Big Rock News

Larry Thomas Allen, 63, Big Rock, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2008, at his residence. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Anglin Funeral Home.

On Monday, the owner of the World's Largest Rocker decided to show the world - and the Guinness Book of World Records - that his big rocking chair really does rock.

Chad Jeremy Petersen, 36, Big Rock, Tn., died Thursday, July 24 at his home. Services were held Monday, July 28 in Clarksville, Tn.

Chad Jeremy Petersen, 36, Big Rock, died Thursday, July 24, 2008, at his home. The funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Chapel with the Rev.

James Rodli Sumner, 69, Clarksville, died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at Gateway Medical Center.

James Rodli Sumner, 69, Clarksville, died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at Gateway Medical Center.

The kids are getting out of school and the price of gas is skyrocketing. How will you keep your family entertained this summer? All this week at 8:15 a.m., the Mix Morning Show will give you ideas for fun and ...

Charles and Julie Sharier of Big Rock, TN will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary by taking a trip later in the year. via The Leaf-Chronicle

“It's just another example of great investigation work from the MCSO”

A Big Rock, Tenn. man was arrested on a sealed indictment of the rape of a child Wednesday, according to a press release. via The Leaf Chronicle

“This was an area where detail, communication and precision were paramount”

The rapidly growing Clarksville, Tenn.-Ky. Metropolitan Statistical Area is hardly limited to the confines of Montgomery County. via The Leaf Chronicle

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Willbanks of Woodbine, GA announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Lane Willbanks, to Jacob Scott Vicars, son of David and Patricia Vicars of Big Rock, TN. via The Leaf-Chronicle

Grady Suel Adkins, 68, Big Rock, Tenn., died Friday, April 18, 2008, at his residence. via The Leaf-Chronicle

“If it's something you really love to do, keep after it”

By STACY SMITH SEGOVIA * The Leaf-Chronicle * April 12, 2008 Brian Arnold, who performs Sunday at area churches, has faced two losses in his life that most would consider tragic. via The Leaf Chronicle

“We made the mess, now let's clean it up”

The Great American Cleanup efforts in Stewart County that are slated for April 12 now have a Dover Team Leader: the Rev. via The Leaf-Chronicle

Ann Atkins Cobb, 54, Memphis, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital. via The Leaf-Chronicle

“The river was narrower...and the road went from what is now the Surrender House (Dover Hotel) over to where Mr. Martin had his store...and then on to Fort Donelson”

About 50 people listen as Big Rock resident and APSU professor Betty Jo Wallace discusses the impact of the Civil War on Stewart County residents in the 1860s. via The Leaf Chronicle

“Despite the weather (on the last day of early voting), we got very busy”

If early ballots are any indication, voter turnout will be one of the heaviest in Stewart and Houston counties in recent memory. via The Leaf-Chronicle

James Earl Hayslip Jr., 58, Big Rock, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at Gateway Medical Center. via The Leaf-Chronicle