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Obituaries
GLEASON, Tenn. - Jennifer Lee Johnson, 49, died at her home in Gleason on November 10, 2024. Her wishes were to be cremated. She will have a memorial service announced at a later date and time. …
McKENZIE, Tenn. -    Graveside funeral services for Patty C. Price are Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Carroll Memorial Gardens. Interment will follow. Mrs. Price, 95, died …
McKENZIE, Tenn. -      Funeral services for Sally Martin are Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Sunday, noon …
  JACKSON, Tenn. - Mrs. Lucinda (Cindy) Pritchard, 50, of Jackson, Tennessee died Sunday, November 10, 2024 at her home. Graveside services are Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 2 …
McKENZIE, Tenn. -   Funeral services for Suzie Long are Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday, noon until …
Calendar of Events
    • Bethel Renaissance to Present A Christmas Carol

      HUNTINGDON — The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center and Bethel University Renaissance Theatre invite you to experience the magic of the …

    • Calendar 11-12-24

      McKenzie First CP Craft, Bake Sale McKenzie First Cumberland Presbyterian Church Craft Ladies host a Craft/Bake Sale Saturday, November 23, 9 …

    • Veterans Programs

      McKenzie High School’s annual Veterans Day program is Monday, November 11, 10 a.m. in the school’s gymnasium. MHS faculty, staff, and …

    • McKenzie City Council to Meet

      The City of McKenzie Board of Mayor and Council meets Thursday, November 14.

Community Focus
The staff of Huntingdon Discount Tire (L to R): Justin Abbott, owner; Toxey Perritt, technician; Zack Spain, technician; Brad Markham, front end technician; Curt Powers, technician; and Johnny Abbott, owner emeritus. Not pictured are secretaries Regina Bradley and Lacye Abbott.
Huntingdon Discount Tire
Huntingdon Discount Tire, 123 Dillahunty Lane, was established by Johnny Abbott in 1998. The small business is now owned by Johnny’s son, Justin Abbott.
Junior Milam (center) was joined by (L to R) Rotary President Christy Williams, Dennis Sutton, Ricky Price and Armand Hebert.
Rotary Honors Veterans
McKENZIE (November 5) — In honor of Veterans Day, Junior Milam, a veteran of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, presented a program on being a veteran and honoring patriotism. As part of his program, Milam read the poem Remember Me by John Dirusso. 
(L to R): Kassie Taylor, Patricia Holt, who was honored as Volunteer of the Year, and Jonathan Jackson, president of the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity.
Habitat for Humanity Hosts Annual Gala
HUNTINGDON (November 7) — The annual Habitat for Humanity Gala was Thursday, November 7 at the Carroll County Civic Center.
Lakeside News
Greetings, Family Fun Fall Fling was a celebration of family, friends and community. Carnival games, bounce house fun, a clown, cotton candy, ice cream, a grill out, lemonade stand, Bingo and basket raffle were enjoyed by over 200 visitors.
Pictured are Farmers Home Furniture Store Manager Kamie Reynolds (left) and Carroll County Humane Society Vice President Crystal King with shelter dog Pina Colada.
Farmers Home Furniture Fur-ever Home Sale Benefits Carroll County Humane Society
McKENZIE (November 1) — Farmers Home Furniture is hosting a “Farmer’s Fur-ever Home Sale” through the month of November to benefit the Carroll County Humane Society.
Thank You for Supporting this Small Business!

Huntingdon Mustangs
It’s high school football playoff time in Tennessee, and several area teams are looking for deep runs and a trip to Chattanooga in early December. The journey begins Friday at 7 p.m. across the state.
NASHVILLE (November 4) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 11 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on 10 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 10th-place vote.
TRENTON (October 31) — Halloween night was extra scary for Region 6-2A teams battling for playoff position, but the Huntingdon Mustangs faced their fears head on and secured the runner-up position (and hosting rights to start the postseason) with a 38-21 win over the Peabody Golden Tide.
Both the McKenzie Lady Rebels and the Huntingdon Mustangs cross country teams qualified to run in the TSSAA State Meet after finishing runners-up in the regional qualifier. Quinn Kelley qualified as an individual for Huntingdon.
McKenzie Rebels
ATWOOD (November 1) — The regular season came to a close Friday as West Carroll hosted McKenzie and celebrated Senior Night.
With one week to go in the regular season, teams find themselves in one of three positions.
NASHVILLE (October 28) – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 10 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com.
Opinion

Green Beans Saved the Day with Mary Hadley

I went to a wedding “here while back” (which is West Tennessee parlance for “some time ago,” it could be two days, two weeks…or two years) where 65 pounds of green beans were cooked for the reception afterward.

Letter to the Editor: David Johnson

Dear McKenzie Banner: Thank you so much for the article about the ginning company in McLemoresville.

Letter to the Editor: Bro. Fred Morris

Dear Editor, McKenzie needs The McKenzie Banner because of its experience of more than a century of honestly and effectively publishing the news and events of interest to its readers.

It’s All About What’s In The Bag

My dear sweet Christian Mother did not like Halloween. She found it distasteful. Mom would never use the word hate, mind you. But I believe it was borderline there an October or two back in our formative years…
People
ATWOOD (November 7) — Callie Bryant, eighth grade daughter of Nick and Mandy Bryant, was crowned West Carroll Junior High Basketball Homecoming Queen during Thursday’s games against Bradford.
Twenty West Tennesseans spent their October fall break immersed in the culture, cuisine, and communities of Guatemala.
McKenzie High School recently announced the senior superlatives for the Class of 2025.
McKENZIE (October 28) — The McKenzie High School Alumni Association met Monday in the high school theatre to elect new officers and reflect on the achievements of the past year.
MARTIN — The UT Martin TVA Investment Challenge students attended and participated at the 2024 Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium (SMIFC) Conference on October 2-4 in Chicago.
Records
    • Marriage Licenses

      Joseph Ty Alan Clay, 46, of Savannah, to Angela Marie Baker Ballew, 44, of McKenzie.

    • Sheriff Reports

      Domestic Assault — According to a report made by Deputy Angel Furr, on November 1, deputies were dispatched to the Carroll County Sheriff’s …

    • McKenzie Police Reports

      DUI — Nicole Gwen Powers, 40, of Murray, Kentucky, was charged with DUI, Simple Possession and Speeding on November 10.

    • Huntingdon Police Reports

      Forgery — On October 24, according to a report made by Officer Angie Barker, she received a call from Sgt. Drake Whitworth, who is the School …

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Obituaries

Marge Tucker

Mrs. Marge Tucker, 91, of Huntingdon died Monday, November 11, 2024 at Harmony Hill Assisted Living.  Funeral services are at 11 a.m. , Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Huntingdon First …

Richard Earl Smith

Richard Earl Smith died Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the age of 79 in his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Smith was born April 19, 1945 to Frances and Wilmer Smith. He had a kind and …

Martha Faye Crider

Martha Faye Crider,  89, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Thursday, November 7, 2024 at her residence. Graveside services are 2 p.m.Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Carroll Memorial Gardens. …

Ben Presely Owens

YUMA, Tenn. - Mr. Ben Presely Owens, 93, of Yuma, Tennessee died peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his home.     Funeral services are Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 11 a.m. …

Carolyn Saxon

Mrs. Carolyn Saxon, 79, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Huntingdon Health and Rehab. Funeral services were Saturday, November 9, 2024  in the Chapel of Chase …

Marilyn Pankey Burnham

McKenzie, Tenn.  -   Graveside funeral services for Marilyn Pankey Burnham are Friday, November 8, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Cemetery, McKenzie. Mrs. Burnham, 89,  died …

Sue Cooper Gebert

PARIS, Tenn. - Sue Cooper Gebert, 85, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at her residence. Sue formerly worked at Ceco Door and as a dispatcher at Times DC Trucking. She was a …

Martha Taylor - Former Huntingdon City Clerk

Martha Taylor Obituary Mrs. Martha Taylor, 74, died peacefully at her home on Friday, November 1, 2024. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the Chapel of …

Cathy Fitzgerald

Mrs. Cathy Fitzgerald, 59, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Funeral services were Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at First …

Dale Mann

Mr. Dale Mann, 69, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Friday, November 1, 2024, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services are  2 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2024 in the …

Charlie Ross Cooper

   McKenzie, Tenn.- Funeral services for Charlie Ross Cooper are Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends …

Georgia May Woodruff

  Georgia May Woodruff, 64,  died October 14, 2024 with her husband by her side at their farm in Atwood, Tennessee.    Georgia was born November 5, 1959 in Hammond, …

Jeanette Massey

  HUNTINGDON  Mrs. Jeanette Massey 82, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Life Care Center of Bruceton. A memorial service is Saturday, November 2, 2024 at …

William Earl Davis

William Earl Davis COTTAGE GROVE -Mr. William Earl Davis, 91, of Cottage Grove, Tenn. died Friday, October 25, 2024 at his residence. His funeral serviceis 11 a.m.. on Monday, October 28, 2024 …

Larry Sawyers

McKENZIE  - Services for Larry Joe Sawyers, 75, of McKenzie, are Saturday, October 19 at 2 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home of Gleason. Burial to follow in Sandhill Cemetery in Gleason. …
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