NEWPORT-More plans have been finalized for a benefit
planned Saturday, Jan. 23, for a young Newport man critically injured in a
motorcycle-truck accident last April in Chattanooga.
Trevor Starnes, son of Joyce Nease and Ricky and Sandy
Starnes, all of Newport, spent several days in the hospital following the
wreck. He is now at home, but faces more surgeries. He has no insurance.
Steve Brown and Hurricane Ridge will be featured entertainers
at Saturday's event. Additionally several items will be auctioned and a dinner
of soup beans, cornbread, dessert, and drink will be offered.
The benefit will be held at the East Tennessee Baptist
Association building, 760 New Cave Church Road, from 4-8 p.m.
Tickets may be purchased in advance and will also be
available at the door.
Trevor has one sister, Melanie Sisk, of Newport.
He is the grandson of Joe and Letha Worex and Jack and
Wanda Henry, all of Newport, and the late John J. Reed and the late Lloyd
Starnes, Jr.
He is the nephew of James and Billie Colley, Tim and
Debbie Gass, Rick and Mary Worex, Gary and Lisa Gregg, Jeff and Linda Starnes,
Barry and Melanie (Buffy) Gregory, all of Newport, and Chad Starnes.
He is also the nephew of the late Kay Cutshaw.
For more information about the event, call 423-237-5660
or 423-237-8988.