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  • Joined: February 25, 2026
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Student Spotlight

The Grundy County Herald has invited each school to spotlight a stellar student. Pupils may be nominated for academic achievement, effort, improvement, good citizenship, or kindness, etc. Making this week’s gallery of outstanding students are: North Elementary School student Brody Brewer. Brody is an all-around amazing student. He has a great mindset, always perseveres in his classwork, and strives for excellence. Beyond that, though, he’s also a good friend to his classmates, helping them whenever they need it, and a good teammate, cheering others on when they’re down. Brody has a very bright future ahead of him.

Mary Ellen Mince, 80

Tracy City resident Mary Ellen Mince, 80, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. She was born in Tracy City on September 19, 1945, to the late Silas Paul and Mable Nunley Guyear. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Jimmy Mince; sisters, Margaret (Jimmy) Bronstetter and Betty (Dan) Condra; and brother, Larry Guyear.

Nelda Jean Harris, 96

Monteagle resident Nelda Jean Harris, 96, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was born in Monteagle on September 17, 1929, to the late John Albert and Agnes Marie Foutch Metcalfe. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Billy G. Harris; brother, Billy Foutch Metcalfe (Sarah); sisters, Joann Cupp (Jack), Barbara Gail Harris, and Linda Cox; sister-in-law, Cathleen Harris Bell; and brother-in-law, Jay C. Harris Jr. Aunt Nell was a member of Clear Creek Church of Christ in Hixon, Tenn. She enjoyed her Tuesday Bible class and also enjoyed playing dominos. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews; brother in laws, Wendall Harris and Wayne Cox all of whom loved her dearly. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Cumberland Funeral Home in Monteagle with Bro. Bobby Golden officiating. Burial followed at City Cemetery in Tracy City. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.cumberlandfuneralhome.net Arrangements by Cumberland Funeral Home, 207 Mabee Avenue, Monteagle, Tenn.

Petal power

Former Sewanee professor and celebrated author David Haskell will deliver the keynote address for Trails & Trilliums 2026 on Saturday, April 11, at Beersheba Springs Assembly.

Mary Ellen Shrum, 101

Tracy City resident Mary Ellen Shrum, 101, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Coalmont on April 9, 1924, to the late Anthony and Ruth Anders Richmond Sweeton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jess Richard Shrum; brothers, Walter Sanders, Richard, Buford, Alton, Allen and Danville Sweeton; and sisters, Ruth Moran, Thelma Anderson, Sarah Shrum, Rachel Sweeton, and Julene Gilliam.