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JOE GREEN

GREEN, Joe, age 79, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sewanee to the late Columbus and Sallie Jacobs Green on April 24, 1946. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Christopher Colston; brothers, Herman and James Green; and sisters, Martha Gilliam, Sarah McGregor, Mary Green, Barbara Byers and Katherine “Tootsie” Owenby. Joe was a true cowboy. He loved to ride horses and go camping. He played many sports, including playing baseball for Mountain Valley in Monteagle. He was a hard worker and worked for the Franklin County Highway Department for 35 years before he retired. He is survived by his best friend of 25 years, Donna Green; children, Debbie Colston, EddieGreenandBladeGreen; grandson, Kyle Colston; great-grandchildren, Kyla Colston and Chanten Colston; brother, John (Bonnie) Green; sister, Susie (Sam) Kilgore; special family, Josh (Carla) Green, Erik (Britney) Green, Carmen Green, Josie Green, Ellie Green and Nick Thompson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service was held on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Cumberland Funeral Home in Monteagle TN, with John Jacobs officiating. Burial followed at Harrison Cemetery. Visitation with the family was held Sunday from 1 p.m. until time of service. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www. cumberlandfuneralhome. net. Cumberland Funeral Homeishonoredtoserve the Green family, 207 Mabee Ave., Monteagle TN, 931-924-2381

Flandro celebrates 92nd trip around sun

Dr. Gary Flandro may not be a recognizable name to many, but one of the most ambitious and longest-lasting endeavors in the history of space exploration was made possible by his work.

Drug arrests stem from Lincoln death

Three suspects in connection with an April 14 suspected drugrelated death in Lincoln County have been arrested by Franklin County authorities on narcotics-delivery and illegal weaponpossession charges, according to Sheriff’s Office reports.

Fulmer: Support new coach

Franklin County High School is trying to resurrect the former glory it has had in its football program and gained strong encouragement at the April 13 School Board meeting from a native son who became a legendary college football coach — Phillip Fulmer.

Honor Roll

(The following includes honor-roll results from Franklin County public schools’ thirdnine- weeks grading period.)