2019-01-22
Lee names Commissioner of Education from out of state
Today, Tennessee Governor-elect Bill Lee announced the appointment of Penny Schwinn to lead the Tennessee Department of Education. “Penny leads with students at the forefront and I believe her experience is exactly what we need to continue improving on the gains we have made in the past few years,” said Lee. “As a former teacher and seasoned administrator, she will […]
Three more Lee admin cabinet members named for upcoming governor term
Tuesday, Tennessee Governor-elect Bill Lee announced three appointments to his cabinet for the Department of Transportation, the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Department of Human Resources. “I am pleased to announce three additions to our cabinet who bring a high level of expertise and deep knowledge of our state,” said Lee. “I look forward to working closely with […]
MARY MEEKS
Mary Meeks, age 71, of Whitwell, TN, died Thursday, January 10, 2019, in a local health care facility. She was a member of Mineral Springs Church of God. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Meeks. She leaves her son, Will (Mary Ann) Meeks; daughter, Loretta Barry (Floyd); grandchildren, Jesse Meeks and Tabitha and Samantha Duncan; special nephews, […]
MACK “JONESIE” V. JONES
On the beautiful, crisp afternoon of Wednesday, January 9th, 2019, Mack “Jonesie” V. Jones at the age of 94 years old, entered the gates of heaven with the angels singing and the Lord praising his dedication in his ministry while he was on this earth. Mack was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church in Jasper, Tennessee along with serving […]
MICHELLE LYNN MORRISON
Michelle Lynn Morrison, 43, of Gulf Shores, AL (formerly Hixson, TN) went to be with our Lord and Savior January 7th, 2019 from injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident. Michelle was born June 3rd, 1975 in Tuscaloosa, AL. Michelle married the love of her life, Micheal Morrison, on February 4th, 1995. Together, they have two wonderful children, Matthew Morrison of Hixson, TN and […]
