Jordan and Nicole Cripps hosted an Easter celebration at their home in the Dry Creek Valley, Sunday evening, for family, food and fellowship.
Those present were Nicole’s grandmother, Fay Adkins, her mother, Doris Linn, Britnee Linn, Troy Endele and daughter.
Congratulations to Brody Royalty of Lebanon, who won the “Game Ball” Saturday at his Tee-Ball game. Brody is the great-grandson of Mrs. Carl Cripps of Dry Creek.
Teresa Sullivan and Tony Cross led the Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church Choir in songs which celebrated Easter. Pastor Bill Robinson brought the Easter message.
Mr. Tim France of Smithville had Easter dinner with his mother, Jeanette France. Mrs. Carolyn Williams of Smithville visited Jeanette in the afternoon. She enjoyed her visit very much.
Those having Easter dinner at the home of Louise Frazier on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cripps, Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Cripps, Mr. and Mrs. David Reynolds and Levi Braeden, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Kimbrell, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Cripps, Mr. Justin Cripps, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hendrix and Miss Tiffany Waggoner.
Visiting Mary Joines at Rain Tree Manor in McMinnville were Bro. and Mrs. Donald Owens, Mr. Brandon Dyer, Mrs. Christine Rochner and Katie, Mrs. Paulette Robinson, Mrs. Judy Kimbrell and Levi Reynolds, Mrs. Helen Burt and Mrs. Linda Bush.
The Joines thanks everyone for all their prayers, visits, cards and every act of kindness during their stay at Rain Tree Manor.
Mary’s condition is stable. The Joines have returned home where home health will be assisting them with weekly visits and therapy. We thank God for his many blessings.
We received so many nice Easter cards and calls. Thank you for your kindness. A special “Thank You” goes to Mike’s Flower Shop for the beautiful Easter flower basket for my dinning table. Our family enjoyed it. Also thanks to Marlene Prichard for her call. Dear friends are wonderful.
We send special get-well wishes to one nice lady that we call our own, Frances Frazier. Frances is recovering from recent eye surgery. She was born and reared in the upper Dry Creek Valley. She and Edward belonged to Dry Creek Baptist Church for many years and Frances was a pianist. They are frequent visitors in our community and church. Our prayers, love and best wishes go to her.
Get-well wishes go to Mrs. Nonnie Tramel of Possum Hollow who is recovering from an injury to her foot. Remember her in your prayers.
Sixty-five people attended the Easter sunrise service outside near the three lighted crosses at Dry Creek Baptist Church on Easter Morning. Singing and special worship service by pastor, Bro. Donald Owens. Edward and Edsel Frazier and Jerry and Susan Hinton of Smithville were welcomed guests.
After the morning service, a delicious country breakfast was enjoyed by everyone.
The church choir sang special music and Bro. Donald Owens brought an inspiring message on the resurrection and the many things Christians receive from Christ’s death, burial and resurrection.
Everyone is welcome to worship at the little country church located on the banks of the Dry Creek stream which meanders down the beautiful Dry Creek Valley. Attend Church! 
“I am the way, the truth and the life.” (John 14:6).