Sisters, new husband
among those killed
Published June 19, 2007
By Jeff York
For the Daily Corinthian

SELMER, Tenn. -- The tragedy that happened at Cars for Kids on Saturday has left McNairy County in a state of mourning over the past few days.

A list of the six victims included two sisters, a newlywed, and two McNairy Central High School students. The ages of the persons killed range from 15 to 22 with four of the six teenagers.

“This was a very tragic accident that has affected a lot of lives,” said Selmer Mayor David Robinson. “We just need to put our arms around the people that have been affected and offer them our prayers.”

The six victims were sisters Raven Griswell, of 15, and Nicole Griswell, 18, of Finger; Brook Pope, 20, of Selmer; Scarlett Replogle, 15, of Selmer; Kimberly Barfield, 17, of Adamsville; and Sean Michael Driskill, 22, of Adamsville.

“We are just devastated,” said Bro. Ray Burks, pastor of Lakeview Baptist Church where Pope was an active member. “We just have to trust the Lord and remember that God does not make mistakes. Our church and our community are grieving right now.”

McNairy Central was hit especially hard by losing students R. Griswell, and Replogle, The injured list had four MCHS students - Aeriel Hickman, Ginny Beth King, Roger Pitchford and Jason Mullins.

There were at least four MCHS graduates included on the injured list - Amy Meeks Driskill, Cody Tomaszewski, Chris Mettlen and Cindy Stevens. Driskill is the newylwed wife of victim Sean Michael Driskill.

“I've been in this business (education) for 38 years and these situations are never easy,” said MCHS Principal Cecil Stroup. “I've found that young people are resilient and they can get through their grief in time.”

Stroup said his thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families during this tough time.

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