Does anyone Rusty? His Sister is NOW among us!!!

I don't know him KS -- is he the one that was in the house in Rogersville?

That is the rumor among his friends, it is his address in the breaking news. There are a lot of sad people right now, very very good man.

What on earth are you all talking about?

Sorry mean -- we are trying to determine but not confirm incorrectly that the guy in the breaking news headline that was found in the house in Rogersville is a guy that some of KS's people know. We don't want to confirm it incorrectly though since the paper hasn't done so.

That is bad. And sad. Life is tough sometimes. Hang in there all concerned.

It was confirmed, it was him... They are thinking foul play... and it is just a VERY sad day for such a good man!!!

Robbery was probably the motive...

It is the "smoldering" house in Rogersville, in case anyone wanted to know. I did have his name listed in the first post, but took it out because at that time it was not confirmed... but now it is...

RIP: Rusty!!!!

KS--I'm sorry this wound up really being the guy ya'll knew -- my thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family -- he sounded like a great man. I do hope if it is foul play they get the perp that did it.

If this is the same Rusty that went to Loretto High, then I knew him, his sister, another brother and his wife.

Yes I thank I knew him , from some jobs I had worked on, even up north years ago , A very soft spoken young man , with a glime in his eyes aa he smiled, kinda redesh hair,very much repected by his co-workers & everone that ever worked around him as I had. I haven't saw him in a few years . Our prayers & thoughts reach out to the family & friends . OMG this is so sad Why ? . Please they will need all the support from all the friends at such a hard time & what they will be faceing in the days & months to come .If it is foul play involed & sounds like it might be . Please if anyone might know just any little thing, that may help the Sheriff and D.A catch who ever , give them a call

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Originally posted by allysmom:
If this is the same Rusty that went to Loretto High, then I knew him, his sister, another brother and his wife.

Allysmom, he was 46, and probably DID go to Loretto, since that is the funeral home they are using... I didn't know his Sister... but he was one heck of a great person... so very caring about everyone he knew.

And DC, thanks so much!!!

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Originally posted by Bamafnatk:
Yes I thank I knew him , from some jobs I had worked on, even up north years ago , A very soft spoken young man , with a glime in his eyes aa he smiled, kinda redesh hair,very much repected by his co-workers & everone that ever worked around him as I had. I haven't saw him in a few years . Our prayers & thoughts reach out to the family & friends . OMG this is so sad Why ? . Please they will need all the support from all the friends at such a hard time & what they will be faceing in the days & months to come .If it is foul play involed & sounds like it might be . Please if anyone might know just any little thing, that may help the Sheriff and D.A catch who ever , give them a call

AMEN to that!!! If ANYONE knows or hears anything to find this murderer, please tell the authorities, they took away a man that everyone cared about...

Sorry for your loss, this kind of injustice is happening way too much lately. I wish I could be of assistance, although I did not know him. Bamafntk, did he work out of the 760? I used to know a man we called Santa, that lived in that area that retired from the 760.

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Originally posted by unclegus:
Sorry for your loss, this kind of injustice is happening way too much lately. I wish I could be of assistance, although I did not know him. Bamafntk, did he work out of the 760? I used to know a man we called Santa, that lived in that area that retired from the 760.

760, I thought that was the Pipefitters local, lol...

He was a Rad-con Tech... he measured the nuclear thingies on people and components and tools before they could come OUT of the C-Zone, and also made sure they were dressed properly to go into the C-Zone... That is what Rad-Con people do... he was good at his job too!!!

RIP: RUSTY LYNN EARNEST!!!

UncleGus I work out of 760 or did I am retired now, yes I have been called Santa, Papa Smurph , Stump & somethings I can't say on here ! Yes Rusty was a Rad Con Tech , that supported all the crafts, I remember him from many years ago working at Nuclear Plants up North & I guess last I saw him maybe 4 or 5 years ago. A great young man that was easy to work with, but did his job in a very professional way . so sad " Jutice For All __ Even The Victims "

Bamafntk, The santa I am refering yo passed a year or two ago. His last name was Ross, I thought this may be a relative. Sorry to hijack, I was just wanting to clarify.

Yeah, but is 760 the pipefitter/steamfitter local or not? Now I am confused!!

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Originally posted by unclegus:
Bamafntk, The santa I am refering yo passed a year or two ago. His last name was Ross, I thought this may be a relative. Sorry to hijack, I was just wanting to clarify.

unclegus, not a problem... we all highjack at times... even in real life, during conversations, no matter how serious, the subject gets changed bunches of times... I see nothing wrong with it because that is just how we human beings work.

The 760 is the pipefitter local, I have had several relatives in it.

Cool I have a boatload of friends from out of that local!!!!

Rest In Peace, Rusty!!!!

You are gone, but never forgotten!!!

I hope and PRAY they get the scum who did this...

Do they have any leads?

Only thing I heard, was they was wanting to quesstion two women, that was on the news ,a couple days ago , but only the one time that I know of ,& didn't call any manes , maybe something soon,

I heard yesterday at work that there were 2 women and 1 man that were of particular interest, and also being questioned...

We all figured there HAD to be more than one involved.

It is weird not seeing Rusty every day!!!

I just saw on TV, they have arrested a man for Rusty Earnest's Murder , in Rogersville, Robbery Motive, so it should be a Capital Murder Charge, the family needs your support & prayers

Read the story as breaking news this morning. Good work again by the Lauderdale sheriff dept.

I heard about this first thing this morning...

I just wish everyone on this forum had of gotten a chance to meet Rusty... he was an amazing person... he worked VERY hard for whatever he had and it makes me so mad ... I mean EXTREMELY mad that they killed him over jewelry and a few bucks.

They didn't know he had a "special" hiding place for his REAL money that he didn't have in the bank yet.... Thank God... small justice anyway.

Thank You ALL for your support and caringness for my cousin, Rusty. I know that he was greatly LOVED and is already extremely MISSED by so many. I am exstatic that they have caught the person responsible for this. I am even more amazed as to who they are saying it is. Obviously, my grieving heart has now turned to sorrow for the family of the accused, as we knew them too! I would like to say again, THANK YOU for your Prayers and Support through this tradegy in ALL of our lives. Rusty may be gone, But I can assure you - HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

popafish thanks for the recognition and bless you.

popafish... you are very welcome!!! Rusty was a very sweet and caring man, and it was an honor to know him!!!

25 year old Strickland was charged with Capital Murder late this afternoon , for the Murder of Rusty Earest- "Justice For All _ Even The Victims"

to popafish, I sent you a PM = " Privite Message", for some imformation that maybe helpfull to the family of Rusty Earnest ,

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Originally posted by Bamafnatk:
to popafish, I sent you a PM = " Privite Message", for some imformation that maybe helpfull to the family of Rusty Earnest ,

Wow, Bama, that is such an awesome thing for you to do!!!!! I pray that Rusty's family has peace and this helps them with the closure.

Kinded_Spirit , thanks, but most of us have never had to face something as this,loseing a Love one in any way is so hard to except , but by someone elses hands , as Murder , it adds to the pain & not understanding our rights as Victims, going thru the Justice System adds to it & we pray they never will know , this still is so early for the family & friends , & the steps of Justice system are long & stressfull within it self & yes many familys can't go thru it & except a plea , Thank Goodness we in Lauderdale Co. has a wonderfull lady that does a Great Job , as VSO -Victim Service Officer , so many Co's. do not have this as we do . if there is ever any closure, it may come many years down the road .Even Justice , that if a conviction & sentenceing is exceptable for the family ,still a Great Young man as Rusty Earnesh is no longer with us .If popafish reads this & being a cussin , I have some phone numbers , I have been ask to pass to the family, after that it will their chose , " Justice For _ All Even The Victims "

Bama, you are very correct, and so wise about the issue.

I knew Rusty very well, and had known him about 18-20 years, and he was just one great guy, and everyone else who knew him says the same thing... what you offer this family member, and what peace you can help with, I admire so much.

I understand, my best friend in the whole world was murdered on March 10, 1999... it was premeditated, planned, and just plain horrible... I was "sick" to my stomach for months... it is next to impossible how to 'wrap' our brains around someone murdering someone we love.

Bama... God Bless you!!!

This wonderful man, Rusty Ernest's Sister is now part of our site.

I talked to her this weekend, and she told me that Rusty's Birthday is soon to come up.

NO ONE SHOULD EVER forget this man and what happened to him. We all need to make sure our Court System does EVERYTHING they possibly CAN to put the murderer away forever!!!!

Please, if you see Rusty's Sister running around on here, tell her HELLO, she is a GREAT person and has suffered such a tragic loss!!!

WELCOME TO OUR FORUM!!!!

Does his sister have a name so we'll know who we're looking for???? WElcome anyway! Thanks Kindred

Rusty's Sister is now a member.

I would prefer for her to give her own name and introduce herself, I noticed she just logged on again.

If you can see this, reply to it so that everyone on here knows how wonderful you are and what tragedy your family has been through?

I did not know Rusty but he sounds like someone that would be an absolute treasure to call "friend". My prayers and condolences to his family and friends as well.

I do not know the complete story that will comprise this case but I wanted to take this opportunity, in this public forum, to caution everyone to be alert to what is going on around here. The Shoals area is no longer the safe and peaceful place we once knew, where children could roam the fields and neighborhoods without a thought of caution. I suppose now that I am old, I am seen as an easy target because I have had two burglaries, with significant losses, and was robbed at gun point once. The law enforcement officers investigating all indicated that the perpetrators were drug addicts grabbing anything they could to get more drugs. The armed robbery took place in broad open daylight in a public place. These people are desperate and willing to take the risk with their lives and yours.
My home now has a burglar alarm system, burglar bars and insurance by Smith & Wesson. I expect my next encounter will have an entirely different outcome.

The Grand Jury Indicted Stricland for Murder of Rusty Earnest & some other charges , not Capital Murder . This is two murder cases with Indictments from this months Grand Jury, the other is Greg Wtight, , the Nards dad & son Indicted for Capital Murder & the Co Deffendant Widderson for First Degree Murder. keep these family in your daily prayers as they walk this long path for some Justice, thanks to all Law Inforcement working these cases & helping the family with answers & understanding .