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20 14 Vol. 91, No. 44 • Tiptonville, Tennessee • Wednesday, October 29, 2014

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The Lake County area was stricken with tragedy on Sunday afternoon as a two-vehicle accident claimed the lives of two Lake Countians and left three other people in critical condition. The wreck occurred on Highway 78, just south of the Lake County boundary, within the one-mile strip of Obion County that lies between Lake and Dyer Counties.

At approximately 2 p.m. on Sunday, an unknown, northbound vehicle was attempting to make a right turn onto Beaver Arm Road when a 1988 GMC Sierra Pickup, driven by Darrell Garrett attempted to pass the turning vehicle. Garrett, 48, of Dyersburg, crossed the centerline of the highway and struck a southbound, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, head-on.

The Equinox was being driven by Jeremy D. Lyell, 43, of Hermitage, TN and included three other passengers. In the front with Lyell was his mother-in-law Shirley Byassee, 69, of Wynnburg. Seated behind Lyell, was his wife Michelle Lyell, 41, also from Hermitage, and his father-in-law, Pastor Larry Byassee, 71, of Wynnburg.

Ridgely City Police Officer David Callens was the first to arrive on the scene and would later describe the accident as, “The worst I have ever seen.”

Traffic was detoured for

several hours following the accident with assistance from multiple police forces around the area. Tennessee Highway Patrol was in control of the scene however, with Trooper Robert Clemmons as the primary officer, with THP Sergeant Carl Jones and Trooper Jerry Mealer assisting.

Mr. and Mrs. Byassee were declared dead on the scene and Mr. Garrett and Mrs. Lyell were both immediately transported to the Med in Memphis via helicopter. Mr. Lyell was transported to Dyersburg Regional Medical Center by ambulance before being airlifted to the Med as well.

Two Dead, Three Critical after WreckBoth vehicles were going the

speed limit at the time of the crash and although still under investigation and awaiting toxicology reports, no drugs or alcohol are expected to have contributed to the accident. Garrett and Mr. Lyell were the only two of the five persons involved in the wreck to have been wearing their seat belts. Trooper Clemmons commented that he firmly believes if all those involved had been wearing their seat belts, “it may have made a difference.”

While there are still charges pending involving the accident, such as traffic violations, no criminal charges have yet to be

In conjunction with Tiptonville Main Street Association, several downtown Tiptonville businesses will be participating in trick-or-treat festivities during a “Spook Parade” Halloween evening. The event is planned to begin at 4:30 p.m. with children dressed in costume and accompanied by their guardians in the downtown Tiptonville area (Church/Court Street area). The parade and handing out of candy are expected to last about an hour.

Many businesses will be handing out candy: Lake County Banner, White & Associates, Albert Markham, Deb’s Style Shoppe, Betterway Bending, the Lake County Courthouse, Main Street Theatre, Salon 214, the Tiptonville Police Department, Tiptonville Health Mart, Talley’s Café, and Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Please wear your costume and join us for an evening of trick-or-treating!

“Spook Fest” Halloween Friday

Pastor Larry and Shirley Byassee

Lake County High School senior class surprised Danny Goodman III on Friday, October 24 by showing up to visit with him. The senior class arrived to St. Jude at 10:30 a.m. and stayed until 12 noon. They each got to eat lunch and spend some time with their classmate Danny. David Ayers, Sharlene Angleton and Christine Hollowell were the chaperones for this surprise visit. —Submitted Photo


Some of us beg for a sign from the Lord while some of us interpret certain experiences in our lives as signs from above. Then there are the rare few, like Danny Goodman III, and his entire family, who knew God was there all along.

Danny has been battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) through rounds of chemotherapy treatments over the past two and a half months. Danny has won a huge battle against AML however; he is currently in remission, meaning his chemotherapy treatments have been effective and that as of now, DG3 is cancer-free.

Danny’s senior season has certainly taken the road less often traveled. Senior year in high school for one of the most well rounded students you could possibly imagine should have certainly been a well-earned reward. Instead, Danny has had to miss his entire senior football season while waging a war for his life. The Falcon football squad, the high school, the entire Lake County community and beyond have rallied around this young man.

While certainly a well-earned victory, remission is not the end of this journey for DG3. In fact this victory didn’t come easy at all. A diagnosis of no cancer growth had to be obtained from Danny via a bone marrow transplant and a spinal tap. If you have no idea what those entail, I assure you ignorance is bliss.

Danny has just finished his third round of treatments and as of Tuesday afternoon, his blood counts were dropping fast. This is showing that he is having a good response to the treatments. However, this also compromises his immune system, keeps him on antibiotics for the time being, and is the main factor in keeping him from being able to return home. He is hoping to return home to visit by the end of November though.

In speaking with Danny, he said that he feels much better physically than he has in the last couple of months. He said his overall appetite hasn’t been really affected by the treatments, in that he hasn’t gained or lost any particular preferences for foods.

Danny says he misses having

DG3 and Class of 2015

DG3 in Remission

Kerri Newsom sits with Congressman Bill Sanderson. Newsom was recently awarded as Northwest Tennessee Teacher of the Year. She received her award at a presentation in Nashville and was recognized as one of the Top 9 Teachers in Tennessee.

Kerri has been teaching for 12 years now, and currently teaches first grade at Margaret Newton Elementary School. Margaret Newton staff describes her as “a spectacular teacher, phenomenal role model, and outstanding coworker.”

One school spokesperson also said they “feel privileged to have her teaching at our school.” —Submitted Photo

Newsom awarded in Top 9


The Northwest Tennessee Workforce Board of Tiptonville, with the help of County Mayor Denny Johnson, hosted a job fair Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Northwest Tennessee Career Center at 217 Church Street in Tiptonville.

Thirty minutes prior to the scheduled beginning of the fair, over a dozen people waited to come inside to meet prospective employers.

Approximately a dozen employers from around the Lake County area were present, including the Bridge of Ridgely, Cox Oil Company, Northwest Correctional Complex, PPL Recruiting, Ridgely Police Department, National Guard, and White & Associates.

A good crowd remained throughout the entirety of the job fair, with approximately three to four dozen prospective employees inside the fair at all times.

OPPORTUNITY FOR JOBS - Lake County Mayor Denny Johnson along with Lake County Career Advisors, Maria Waiters-Woods and Wilma Capps assist Jessie Swift at the Lake County Job Fair held on Friday, October 24.

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FALCON LEGACY - New York Giants General Manager and former LCHS football standout Jerry Reese conducted the coin flip for the Falcons game in Tiptonville Friday night. Reese is seen here greeting the Lake County team captains. Photo by Sarah Wallace.

Falcon Legacy honored with coin toss

filed. However, the accident is still under investigation and toxicology reports for both drivers are still not complete.

HEAD ON COLLISION CLAIMS TWO LIVES- Two were pronounced dead at the scene, while the other three involved are currently in critical condition. Sunday afternoon at approximantly 2:00 p.m. Ridgely deputy David Callens was the first on scene to a horrific crash on Hwy 78, three miles South of Ridgely. —Submitted Photo

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