State Senator Janice Bowling Presents Senate Joint Resolution Honoring the Late George W. Corley, Jr.

June 18, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

The Tennessee General Assembly recently adopted a Senate Joint Resolution in honor of longtime businessman, veteran, and community leader George W. Corley, Jr. who passed away on January 25, 2024.

State Senator Janice Bowling presented the resolution to Corley’s son Mike Corley during her visit to Smithville on Tuesday, June 18. Thanks goes to State Senator Mark Pody who came up with the idea for the tribute.

The joint resolution states as follows:

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of George W. “Bill” Corley, Jr., of Alexandria.

WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of George W. “Bill” Corley, Jr., a gentleman who enjoyed communing with nature while living and working on his farm; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Corley was born on his family’s farm in Alexandria, and except for his college years and military service, he gladly lived his entire life there, raising his family to respect the land and appreciate nature, just as his father had taught him; and

WHEREAS, raised a country boy, Mr. Corley enjoyed the tranquil beauty of the creeks that flowed through the back pasture of his farm and spent some of his happiest moments at this scenic spot; and

WHEREAS, on the professional level, Mr. Corley was an insurance agent who began his career working with his father at George Corley and Sons Insurance Agency; and

WHEREAS, he proudly volunteered for the U.S. Navy during World War II; and WHEREAS, a devoted public servant, Mr. Corley gave back to his community as a member of the Lions Club, an Alexandria city councilman, and a member of the Alexandria Industrial Board; and

WHEREAS, he expressed his faith as a member of Alexandria Church of Christ; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Corley is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Sue Wilkerson Corley; children, William Michael Corley and wife, Amy Puckett Corley, and Dr. Cris Gordon Corley; grandchildren, Peter K. Corley and wife, Kasie Corley, and Luke C. Corley; and great grandchildren, Henry and Evelyn; and

WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Corley, Sr., and Mary Lester Corley, and a sister, Katherine Lester Corley; and

WHEREAS, Bill Corley leaves behind an indelible legacy of professional excellence as an insurance agent, loyalty and generosity in private life, and diligence and dedication in all his chosen endeavors; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to remember the bountiful life of this exceptional human being; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of George W. “Bill” Corley, Jr., reflecting fondly upon his legacy and his lifetime of commitment to the people he held dear.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences to the family of Mr. Corley.

June 18, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

A woman has been arrested for allegedly attacking her mother.

32-year-old Vanessa Renee Poss of West Hurricane Ridge Road, Smithville is charged with aggravated assault. She is under a $5,000 bond and her court date is June 20.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on June 4 Poss got into a physical altercation with her mother. Poss allegedly grabbed and punched her mother while on the ground and placed her foot on the back of the woman’s neck resulting in her feeling like she was being strangled.

29-year-old Nathan Wayne Stout of Sparta, an inmate at the jail, is charged with indecent exposure. His bond is $4,000 and he will be in court June 27. Sheriff Ray said that on May 31 at 5:10 p.m. after two correctional officers conducted a head count and were leaving the annex cell area Stout called for them to look his way and then exposed himself.

40-year-old Nathan Joe Trapp of A.B. Frazier Road, Smithville, a prisoner at the jail, is charged with assault and aggravated assault. His bond is $15,000 and he will be in court June 20. Sheriff Ray said that on May 2 at 9:24 p.m. Trapp was observed getting out of his bunk before repeatedly punching and stomping another inmate while he (victim) was on the floor. Other inmates intervened and stopped the assault.

Twelve days later on May 14 at 11:21 a.m. a correctional officer at the jail received a call on the radio of a fight in the Jail annex dorm. He responded along with another correctional officer, who opened the cell door and saw Trapp standing in front of another inmate telling him he had to get out of the annex. The correctional officers reviewed jail surveillance video and saw Trapp hit the inmate several times about the head, arm, and back with lunch trays. They then had a nurse witness the marks and swelling on the inmate’s forearm and wrist.

28-year-old Taylor Shayne Walpole of Lebanon is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver. His bond totals $52,500.

Sheriff Ray said that on January 24 a deputy was dispatched to Foutch Lane due to an overdose. Upon arrival the officer spoke with Walpole who appeared to be under the influence. Walpole said he had taken Seroquel. Family members reported that Walpole kept his medications in a bag. When the bag was located and opened, the officer found needles along with a dollar bill hidden behind Walpole’s identification which contained a bluish powder believed to be heroin that weighed 1.3 grams.

36-year-old Joshua Allen Abbott of Sparta is charged with violation of an order of protection. His bond is $2,000 and he will be in court June 20. Sheriff Ray said that on June 5 Abbott sent a text to the woman who obtained the protection order asking if she was going to drop it.

47-year-old Amanda Lanette Knowles of Keltonburg Road is charged with filing a false report. Her bond is $2,500 and she will be in court June 27. Sheriff Ray said that on May 28, Knowles filed a report with the sheriff’s department stating her vehicle had been stolen. After an investigation by a detective, Knowles admitted during an interview that her car was not stolen and that she knew at the time of making the initial report that the statement was false.

39-year-old Earl Craig Asberry, Jr. of Prater Road, Smithville is charged with vandalism. His bond is $1,500 and he will be in court on July 11.

Sheriff Ray said that on June 15 Asberry was arrested on an active warrant and while enroute to the jail, Asberry became irate. He laid back in the rear seat of the patrol car and began kicking and hitting the rear passenger window and door causing an estimated damage of $1,000.

June 17, 2024
By: Michael Davis

As part of an ongoing commitment to bolster the ecological health and recreational opportunities along the Caney Fork River, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is pleased to announce a significant milestone in the operation of Center Hill Dam.

On Monday, June 10th, the Corps reinstalled the orifice gate at Center Hill Dam, which was previously removed in the fall for inspection. The reinstallation of the gate establishes a new summer/fall minimum flow regime. This pivotal initiative is aimed at enhancing the habitat of the renowned cold-water trout fishery situated below the dam on Caney Fork River, a prime destination for anglers hailing from across the region.

“In response to substantial public input, the Corps has set a new seasonal minimum continuous flow of 250 cubic feet per second from the dam,” said Robert Dillingham, a hydraulic engineer from the Nashville District’s Water Management Section. “This strategic adjustment seeks to augment the wetted perimeter of the stream, mitigating the risk of elevated temperatures during periods of zero generation and thereby fostering a conducive environment for trout and other aquatic life.”

The orifice gate, a critical component situated approximately 120 feet deep in the forebay, was removed for inspection last fall. High water levels delayed the initial plans for reinstallation by several weeks. However, with conditions now conducive, the Corps was able to proceed with the reinstallation, effectively ensuring the stipulated minimum flow through November.

The process of reinstalling the orifice gate involved a collaborative effort, with a crane loaned from Wolf Creek Dam facilitating the lowering of the gate into place. A team of skilled mechanics from Center Hill Dam supervised the operation, ensuring precise attachment and alignment of the gate. Concurrently, Corps personnel aboard a watercraft deployed an underwater rover to monitor the proceedings beneath the surface, providing guidance to the crane operator and mechanics above.

“Successfully installing this gate truly took a team effort involving several different sections from the Corps of Engineers,” said Kevin Salvilla, Center Hill Lake Resource Manager. “With safety always being at the forefront, everyone working on this project was able to perform their roles while working together to get the job done.”

This endeavor signifies a significant stride in the ongoing conservation efforts of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and the preservation of cherished recreational resources.

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