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Missing Teen from Rutherford County
Devin Bond (Courtesy: Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office)
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 16-year-old who has not been seen since Thursday night.
Devin Bond was reported missing Friday morning after his 9-year-old brother discovered that he had put towels and pillows under his blanket to make it appear that he was still asleep.
Many of the teen’s friends are out of town on spring break, and the others do not have any idea of where he might be.
County Unemployment Rates Drop
Estimates for February reveal Tennessee’s county unemployment rates decreased in all 95 counties, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Coffee County’s unemployment rate went from 5.6 in January to 4.8 percent in February.
Warren County’s for February was 4.9 percent, down from the January rate of 5.6 percent.
Grundy County went from 7.6 to 6.4. Cannon County went from 5.1 to 4.4 percent.
Bedford County dropped from 5.8 to 4.9 percent. Franklin County fell from 6 percent to 5.1 and down in Moore County their unemployment rate dropped from 4.9 to one of the lowest in the state at 3.9 percent.
Williamson County had the state’s lowest unemployment at 3.5 percent, while Rhea County had the highest at 8.8 percent.
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Middle Tennessee officials will observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with a series of events.
The theme this year is Strength, Resilience and Justice.
Trees will be planted in ceremonies across the state to honor victims of crime. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is honored to be a partner in this effort.
A tree ceremony will take place in Tullahoma on Wednesday at the Tennessee Corrections Academy beginning at 3 p.m. In case of rain the ceremony will be held under a covered shelter.
Poisonings Leading Cause of Injury Death in TN
Tennessee Poison Center reports receiving a large number of calls related to opioid abuse. (frankieleon/flickr.com)
While poisonings include ingestion of household products, prescription medicine overdoses are an increasing problem.
On average, drug overdoses kill around 1,500 people in the state annually.
Josephine Darwin, director of community outreach for the Tennessee Poison Center, says adding to the problem is the growing use of opioids among the state’s citizens.
“That is a big problem in Tennessee,” she states. “In fact, now in Tennessee more residents have prescriptions to opioids than smoke tobacco.”
Darwin says the bright colors and shiny pills of opioids and other harmful drugs also make them more attractive to children.
You’re encouraged to call 1-800-222-1222 if you suspect a poisoning.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every day opioid misuse sends about 1,000 Americans to emergency rooms and is behind the drug overdose deaths of nearly 44 people each day.
While 911 is a critical resource in a medical emergency, Darwin explains that with poisonings it’s best to call the poison center for help first.
“Never wait for symptoms,” she stresses. “A lot of things that could be toxic, it might take a day or so for those to start working, so you need to call the poison center first.”
While medicine caps help prevent medicine getting into the wrong hands, they’re no replacement for supervision or keeping the drugs in a secure place.
“One thing that people need to realize is that those are not child proof, they’re just child resistant,” she stresses. “Children can easily undo those caps if they really want to, and with social media it also shows people different ways to be poisoned, if they choose to do so.”
It is recommended to always keep medications of any sort in their original packaging, and the same goes for household cleaners, pesticides and other toxic chemicals.
4/4/17–Harvey White
Harvey A. White of Manchester, Tennessee passed from this life on March 31, 2017, in his home surrounded by his wife and children.
He was a proud member of the Tennessee Army National Guard for 33 years and took great pride in not only in his work but in the relationships he built throughout the years.
Harvey leaves behind his wife of 36 years, Jan and two sons and daughter-in-love. Dr. Joshua White of Eugene, Oregon and Matthew and Shelbie White of Manchester, Tennessee. He was blessed with one granddaughter, Arden Rose White.
Visitation and Services will be held at Coffee County Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, April 4. Visitation is from 12-2 with Memorial Service beginning at 2.
Harvey lived a wonderful life all because he only saw the good in everyone.
He wanted to treat people the way he wanted to be treated.
If there was one thing he hated, just one thing, it was putting on a suit and tie. So he requested that no one needed or was expected to put on the noose or monkey suit to bid him farewell.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the White family.
4/5/17 — Finis Randy Buckner
Finis Randy Buckner entered into this world March 11, 1952, departing peacefully with family surrounding him April 1, 2017. The proprietor of Central Funeral Home located in Manchester, Randy provided personal service and support while touching the lives of so many people in Middle Tennessee. Randy graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Ohio State University majoring in Engineering and Architecture. His service to his community included the Rotary Club, the Industrial Board, and the Governor’s Advisory Board for Education in Coffee County. An avid pilot, his love for flying was second only to his love of his wife Terri to whom he has been married for 36 years. Randy was a member of the Red Hill Church of Christ in Manchester. His relationship with his Church family and his Lord provided comfort during these last months. Randy was preceded in death by his father Finis Malcolm Buckner. He is survived by his wife Terri Buckner of Manchester, his mother Allie Mae Hawk Buckner of Manchester, and his brother Frank Buckner of Hillsboro, and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday April 4th at Central Funeral Home from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will follow Wednesday April 5th at 12:00 noon from the Chapel at Central Funeral Home with Brother Ralph Hart officiating. The Buckner’s would like to to thank everyone for their kindness and thoughtfulness during this journey. The family humbly requests no flowers of gifts be offered, but that donations in Randy’s name be made at The Humane Society of Coffee County, All God’s Children in Manchester, Special Olympics of Lower Cumberland Region Area 13 P.O.Box 562 Manchester, TN 37349 or The Senior Citizens. **Donations will be collected at: First National Bank in Manchester.
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.
4/4/17 — Billy Frank Henley
Mr. Billy Frank Henley of Hillsboro, Tennessee, Age 79, was born December 11, 1937 in Hillsboro, TN and crossed the river to heaven’s golden shores on Sunday April 2, 2017. Mr. Henley was preceded in death by his loving parents: William Alexander “Bud” Henley and Mary Emma Buckner Henley; Daughter Phyllis Ann Henley; and seven siblings: Mary Emma Tucker, Lillie Ruth Baker, Andrew Jackson “Jack” Henley, James Lewis Henley, Luther Elisha Henley, Paul Edward Henley, and Carl Vernon Henley. Bill Frank Henley is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Hazel Virginia Bates Henley, and four daughters: Patricia Yvonne “Pat” Daughterty (Greg) of Horsebranch, KY; Donna Gale Bradford (Dr. William Bradford) of Tullahoma, TN; Barbara Elaine Sherrill (Philip) of Hillsboro, TN; and Cheryl Lynn Webb (Kerry) of Huntsville, AL; fourteen grandchildren: Adam Daugherty, Ashley Boyken (Matthew), Kelly Hall (Adam), Sandi Sidlow (Bobby), Melissa Jones (Jonathan), Stephen Sherrill (Anna), Dillon Medley, Dalton Medley, Missy Clement (Brett), Trent Webb (Laura), Jordan Webb, Austin Webb, Ann Merrill Harper, and Madison Ellen Bradford; three great grandchildren: Brinkley Faith Daugherty, John Sawyer Sidlow, and Zora Henley Sidlow; two brothers: William Thomas “Tom” Henley (Nancy) of Decherd, TN; and Clarence Wayne Henley (Nona) of Hillsboro, TN; and one sister: Judy Ann Nabors (Stanley) of Hillsboro, TN. Mr. Henley was a member of the Rutledge Hill Community Church for the past 50 years and served on the church board for many years. He retired from Wilton Corporation after 33 years as a Technical Engineer and registered Tool & Die Maker. His hobbies included woodworking, farming, fishing, gardening, enjoying nature, and spending time with his family. Visitation with the family will be Monday, April 3, 2017 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Services will be held in the Central Funeral Home chapel on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 1:00 pm with burial to follow at the Rutledge Hill Cemetery in Hillsboro, TN.
ARRANGEMENTS WITH CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME
4/4/17 — Jack Davis
Jack Davis of Manchester, passed this life on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at
Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga at the age of 81years old. Funeral
Services are scheduled for Tuesday, April 4 2017 at 2 PM at Noah’s Fork
Baptist Church with burial to follow at Farrar Hill Cemetery. Visitation
with the family will be Tuesday, April 4, from 1 PM until 2 PM.
Jack, the son of the late Elmer G. and Ethylee Vickers Davis, was born on
August 17, 1935 in Nashville, TN. He was a U S Army veteran and worked as
a mechanic. He enjoyed riding and working on motorcycles and target
shooting. He loved animals, especially his dog, Ginger.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Fran
Davis; brothers, Glenn Orville, Keith I and Elmer L Davis and sisters,
Ailsa Clements and Marjorie Lee Davis Green.
He is survived by one son, Brian Davis and his wife, Jennifer of
Manchester; four grandchildren, Kevin, Keith, Kyler and Arielle; three
great grandchildren and many loving friends and extended family.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in his honor
to a charity of your choice.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lady Raiders Get a Doubleheader Sweep in Alabama on Friday
Kaylee Skipper of CHS Softball(file photo)
A quick start and a strong finish lifted the Coffee County CHS softball team to a pair of wins in Alabama on Friday afternoon. Returning from a tournament in Gulf Shores, the Lady Raiders stopped in Montgomery on Friday for a double header with Macon East Academy and Glenwood, AL. The Lady Raiders got a pair of wins on the night to give them 6 wins in their last 7 games.
The Lady Raiders scored 3 runs in the first inning in the first game to power themselves to a 4 to 2 win over Macon-East. Kaylee Skipper went the distance in the circle scattering 3 hits and striking out 3 to capture the win. The Lady Raiders got 4 hits on the game. Haley Hinshaw had 2 RBI, one in the 1st inning and one in the 3rd to lead Coffee County.
In Game #2, Coffee County pushed 3 runs across in the 8th inning to capture a 4 to 1 win over Glenwood out of Phenix City, Alabama. Tied at 1 thru seven innings, Coffee County pushed across 3 runs with 2 outs on 3 straight hits and a Glenwood error. The Lady Raiders were led by RBI singles from Tori Bell and Haley Richardson. Richardson finished the game with 2 hits and 2 RBI while Sarah West had a pair of hits too. Skipper came on to pitch in the 6th inning to relieve Katie Rutledge to get the win.
Coffee County returns home for a district game on Monday night as they play host to Columbia. First pitch is set for 5:30 PM at Terry Floyd Field.
Red Raider Baseball Stuns Blackman on Saturday
Davis Green of CHS baseball
The Red Raider baseball team used a solid defense and a tremendous pitching effort from Davis Green on Saturday to upset Blackman 1 to 0 in their final game of the Warrior Classic. The Red Raiders bounced back after suffering a pair of losses on Friday night. Timely hitting in the 7th inning and a strong relief appearance from Nathanial Tate in the bottom of the inning gave the Red Raiders their most complete victory of the season.
Despite getting only 2 hits in the game, Coffee County used 2 Blackman errors and a squeeze bunt from Green in the 7th inning to plate their lone run. Coffee County was retired in order in the first 3 innings before Chris Langham led off the 4th by getting hit by a pitch. Davis Green had a 2 out double in the 5th and Langham was hit by a pitch again in the 6th. In the 7th, the Raiders were able to put it all together as Tate led off with a single, after one out and a stolen base moved him to 3rd. Green then came to the plate and laid down a perfect bunt to score Tate and give Coffee County the only run of the game.
Coffee County will return to district play on Tuesday when Franklin County visits Powers Field for a 6 PM game. Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you all the action as Lucky Knott will be on the call beginning with the pregame show at 5:50.