Rozella Hardin

Charles Dugger described his mother as “an example of compassion” and “a blessing” to many people. Charlotte Grace Hendrix Dugger died April 25 at the age of 93. Her obituary […]

The Bible portrays a good mother as a cornerstone of the family who provides nurturing love, wise instruction and hard work. That definition fits Betty Timbs perfectly. I had known Betty since I was a young girl, when she and her husband, Houston, and young daughter, Elaine, moved just down the road from us and began attending Beck Mountain Baptist Church.

Summer for many children — and even some adults — means enjoying Vacation Bible School, a concentrated time of Bible study, activities, music, crafts, recreation, refreshments and fun, usually held soon after school is over for the year. These days, churches offer a variety of schedule options. There are both morning and evening sessions. Some churches host Vacation Bible School for five weekdays, while others offer three- or four-day programs.

By Rozella Hardin Editorial Director [email protected] It didn't matter who you asked about Dennis “Black” Guinn.

The 79th Annual Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival will be held the weekend of June 20-21, with activities beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday and continuing until 5 p.m. Sunday.

Barbara Simerly, who died June 8 at the age of 85, spent most of the past six years at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. During that time, she provided the staff with plenty of smiles and love.

Have you ever heard about the Strawberry Moon? A few days ago, one of our longtime STAR subscribers and a friend called and said, “Do you know we have a Strawberry Moon this month?” When I asked what a Strawberry Moon was, I was told that it is the first full moon of summer, which this year will be visible on June 29. My friend, who calls me occasionally with some fun facts, shared that the June full moon will be the second-smallest full moon of the year and will be visible nationwide.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Elizabethton First Baptist Church for Loretta F. Bowers, 69, who died Sunday, June 28, after a brief illness. Burial will follow at Bowers Cemetery on Church Street.

Jeff Sharpe was well-known in the Carter County community not only for his cooking at Shirley's Restaurant in Butler, but for his music, friendships, and his helping hand from time to time.

The early voting period for the August 6 Tennessee State Primary and County General Elections is now underway.