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Marion County woman Arrested for Embezzlement
Debra Hughes
At the request of 12th District Attorney General Michael Taylor, in April 2016, TBI Special Agents began investigating an allegation that a former employee of Sequatchie Concrete Services had embezzled money from the company. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information that from 2012 through 2015, Debra Hughes had stolen more than $200,000 from her employer.
On February 6th, the Marion County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Hughes age 51, with one count of Theft over $60,000. Hughes was arrested Saturday and booked into the Marion County Jail on a $20,000 bond.
Coffee County School News
Shannon Reynolds surrounded by system staff.
Congratulations to the following educators:
Todd Reinholtz is congratulated
PK-4 – Shannon Reynolds (East Coffee), Grades 5-8 -Todd Reinholtz (Hickerson) and Grades 9-12 – Jonathan Higdon (CCCHS).
Jonathan Higdon being honored.
Coffee County Central High School faculty and staff select six young men and six ladies each year as Outstanding Seniors. This year’s Outstanding Seniors are:
Noah Anderson, Haley Hinshaw, Sammy Mai, Tyrese McGee, Catelyn Millaway, Baylee Nester, John Parigger, Savannah Quick, Kaylee Skipper
Holli Smithson, Silas Vaughn and Matthew Wright.
Names are listed in alphabetical order.
Jake Fossick tosses one-hitter as Bucks beat Marshalltown, host Wallace State Tuesday
Sophomore Jake Fossick allowed only one hit through five innings to lead the Motlow State Bucks to an 11-1 win over Marshalltown (Iowa) Community College Saturday afternoon at the Driver Baseball Complex. The Bucks will be back in action Tuesday when they host Wallace State at noon for a doubleheader. [Photo by Jeff Reed Photography]
The Bucks (2-6, 0-0) had opportunities to win two more games in the four-game series, but failed to hold leads in the final inning. Marshalltown won both games Friday, 6-5 and 13-0, then came from behind to win the series finale Saturday 7-6.
Motlow will return to its home diamond on Tuesday, hosting Wallace State-Hanceville for a noon doubleheader. The two teams split a pair of games last week in Alabama. The Bucks will be on the road next weekend, heading to Niceville, Florida for a pair of games against Northwest Florida State and Andrew College.
Bryan Rosario pitched his second strong game in a row for the Bucks in Friday’s opener, going 5.1 innings and allowing three runs with three strikeouts. He left with the Bucks leading 5-3, but reliever Camron Harper (0-1) couldn’t hold that lead as the Tigers scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning.
Luke Allison and Colin Guscoff homered for the Bucks, with each garnering two hits and two RBI. Allison also stole a base and scored two runs.
Friday’s second game was not the Bucks’ finest hour, with the Tigers hitting everything in sight on their way to a 13-0, five-inning win. Chandler Hardiman (0-1) took the loss on the mound, securing only one out before allowing four earned runs. Gavin Bedsole pitched the final 4.2 innings, giving up nine runs on 13 hits. The Bucks managed only five hits.
Saturday started as a much better day for the home team as Fossick held the visiting Tigers in check. The Bucks scored early and often, notching two runs in the first inning, one in the second, six in the third and two more in the fourth to win it in five innings.
Guscoff hit his second homer of the season, with CJ Brown also slamming a round-tripper and driving in three runs. Guscoff and JD Robertson each drove in two runs, with Brown, Robertson and D’Marcus Guillory collecting two hits each.
The Bucks jumped out in front 2-0 in the first inning of Saturday’s nightcap, then fell behind 3-2 before regaining the lead with two runs in the third inning. Marshalltown tied it with a run in the top of the sixth, but the Bucks retook the lead with two runs in the bottom half of the inning. Motlow couldn’t secure the win though, as the visitors scored three in the top of the seventh to win the series 3-1.
Tyler Zak got the start for the Bucks and pitched well, allowing four runs on six hits with four strikeouts. Harper came on in relief with one out in the sixth and took the loss, while Jase Carvell got the final out of the inning. The Bucks were unable to answer in the bottom of the seventh.
Jacob Freeland slammed his second home run of the season for Motlow, while Zach Ehrhart had a triple and Kirby Smith a double. Allison drove in a pair of runs, while both Freeland and Robertson had stolen bases.
Visit the official website of Motlow Athletics at MotlowSports.com for rosters, schedules, stats and more. Interact with Motlow Athletics on social media at MotlowSports.
2/13/17–Volunteer Coffee County Senior Citizens Center
Your Community Needs You
Have you been looking for a way to really help people in your community? We might just have the opportunity for you.
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)/Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) is a statewide program that provides free and objective counseling and assistance to people with questions or problems regarding Medicare and other related health insurance. SHIP/SMP answers questions about: Original Medicare; Advantage Plans; Prescription Drug Plans; Supplements; Medicare Fraud and Abuse; Medicare Covered Preventive Services; being under 65 and having Medicare; financial assistance with Medicare premiums; deductibles and copays and much more.
We are in the process of recruiting new volunteers.
A Volunteer training class will be held on Wednesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 9 at the Coffee County Senior Citizens Center in Tullahoma, TN. 410 N. Collins St. Potential volunteers must attend both sessions from 8:30a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Our goal is to get volunteers trained to go out into their own communities into senior centers, assisted living facilities, churches, health fairs, etc. to make a real difference in people’s lives.
If you would like to attend the volunteer training classes please contact us to register. With the exception of licensed insurance agents, anyone can be a SHIP volunteer. [You do not have to attend alone, couples or groups of friends are welcome.]
SHIP is funded through grant number 90SA0096-01 from the U.S. Administration on Community Living, Dept of Health & Human Services.
Toll-Free 1-877-801-0044 or 931-379-2948
Email: mdavid@sctdd.org or FAX: 931-379-2685
2/15/17–Gloria Ann Bush
Funeral Services for Mrs. Gloria Ann Bush, age 68, of Manchester, Tennessee, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 with Brother Roger Comstock officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 PM, Tuesday. Interment will be held at Fletcher Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Doug Fletcher, Ritchie Fletcher, Tony Anderson, Isaiah Lomas, Phillip Bush, Scott Peterson, and Jeff Bush. Mrs. Bush passed away at Unity Medical Center of Manchester, Tennessee on February 12, 2017.
Gloria was born in McMinnville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late John William Fletcher, Jr. and Nettie Scott. She was a retired employee of Walmart. Gloria was an active member of Church of Christ at Morrison. She cared deeply for her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Bush. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Truman Bush; sons, Randy Scott Bush and Michael Lee (Audra) Bush of Manchester; brothers; Rondell (Faye) Fletcher of Fayetteville, Eddie (Beatrice) Fletcher of Manchester, Johnny (Pat) Fletcher of Lynchburg, and Phillip (Linda) Fletcher of Manchester; sister, Brenda (Marlin) Anderson of Summittville; grandchildren, Blake Ferrell of Manchester, Adele Lomas of Manchester, and Isaiah Lomas of Morrison; special friend, Paul Adcock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: American Kidney Foundation & American Heart Foundation.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE BUSH FAMILY
2/13/17–Elizabeth Barbara “Betty” Sipe
Elizabeth Barbara “Betty” Sipe, 96, peacefully passed away on Wednesday,
February 8, 2017 in Coffee County, Tennessee where she lived for the past
5 years. She is a former resident of Pennsylvania and resided in Mt.
Lebanon and Whitehall. Daughter of the late Charles H. and Agnes
Dvorschak Sipe; devoted sister of the late Charles A. Sipe; beloved aunt
of Kevin Sipe and his wife, Sue, who cared for her while living in
Tennessee; loving great-aunt of Daniel Sipe and his wife Christy ,
Matthew Sipe and his wife Hollie, Katie Sipe Neel and her husband Eric;
special great-great-aunt of Emery Sipe, Graham Sipe, Weston Sipe, Sydney
Sipe, Sadie Sipe, Heidi Neel, and Nathan Neel. Betty was a long-time
English teacher at Mt. Lebanon High School, retiring in 1993. At her
request there will be no viewing.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Sipe family.
You may sign the online guestbook at www.coffeecountyfuneralchapel.com.
2/25/17–Mary E. Clay
Mary E. Clay, 70, of Virginia Beach VA died peacefully on January 31,
2017 surrounded by love and God’s grace. Born in Alexandria, VA and
raised in Pensacola, FL, she is preceded in death by her mother, Nell
Hardy Avery and her father, James Avery.
Mary was married to Henry L. Clay III in 1965 in Pensacola, FL. Through
his service in the Navy, Mary and Hank lived in Pensacola, FL, Key West,
FL, Monterey, CA, Lakehurst, NJ and finally settled in Virginia Beach,
VA. Mary was a devoted military wife and mother of two. She was an active
member at Thalia United Methodist Church, teaching 4th grade Sunday
school for many years. She was also active in the Windsor Oaks Elementary
PTA and led the neighborhood Brownie Troop. Mary’s commitment to her
community and the local public schools was evident by the hours of
service she volunteered regularly.
In 1985, Mary went to work for Dr. Glenn Owens and Dr. Howard Dorman,
serving as the receptionist and doctor patient liaison of their
orthodontics practice until her retirement. Mary had an infectious smile,
generous spirit, kind and thoughtful disposition and charismatic energy.
She loved people and made everyone around her feel special and loved. She
gave her time and energy to anyone in need. Mary found great joy and
happiness in her grandchildren and modeled a life of compassion and
integrity for them. She adored her friends and family, her life on
Liberty Ridge Road, the beach, her pets, music and singing, watching
sports, travelling, advocating for justice, supporting her children,
sharing her faith, laughing and telling stories. She left the world a
bit better for having been a part of so many people’s lives.
Mary is survived in death by her two daughters, Yvonne Roeder and her
husband, Roland of Chesapeake, VA, and Laura Clay and her spouse, Beth
Barksdale of Germanton, NC; two sisters, Debby Firor and Joyce Green
Smith; two brothers, Jim Avery and John Avery; four grandchildren,
Olivia, Connor, Alex and Kip; five nieces, Melissa, CJ, Heather, Jennifer
Samuels, and Jennifer Avery; seven nephews, Brandon, John, David, Jason,
Joshua, Jeremiah, and Justin.
There will be a Memorial Service in Virginia Beach, VA on February 25,
2017 at Thalia United Methodist Church at 11 am, celebrating the life of
Mary Clay. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer’s
Association.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Clay family.
2/13/17–Catherine Mary Sauers
Catherine Mary Sauers age 78 of Manchester passed away Friday February 10, 2017. A native of Coldwater, Michigan she was the daughter of the late Archabold and Rose Millicici Sauers. She is also preceded in death by a sister; Rose Marie Landwehr and a brother; Steven Earnest Sauers.
Ms. Sauers is survived by two sisters; Margaret Colby of Manchester, Helen (Warren) Smith of Hillsboro, nieces; Ann (Eddie) Carter of Manchester, Sherry Lynn (James) Deans of Ohio, nephews; Jerry (Brenda) Colby, Eric Colby all of Michigan, and several great nieces and nephews.
Ms. Sauers was of the Catholic Faith. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sauers Family.
Coffee County Basketball Sweeps Tullahoma
2017 Coffee County Basketball Seniors with cheerleaders and Dance Team members
A packed and partisan crowd at the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym on Friday night saw Coffee County get a pair of convincing wins over Tullahoma to end the regular season on Senior Night. The Lady Raiders scored the first 13 points of the game in a 57 to 36 declawing of the Lady Cats while The Red Raiders used a 25 point 4th quarter to tame the Wildcats 62 to 35.
A smothering Lady Raider defense forced five Tullahoma turnovers in the first 3 minutes as Coffee County raced out an early 13 to 0 lead. Seniors Bailey Morgan and Holli Smithson set the tempo early with their strong guard play and built a 20 point halftime lead to coast home to the season sweep of their cross county rivals.
Smithson finished the game with 17 points to be named the Crazy Daisies player of the game. Bailey Morgan added 9 points while fellow senior Aerial Williams added 8. The win gives Coffee County a final regular season record of 19 and 6 overall and 8 and 4 in district play.
After struggling against the Tullahoma zone defense in the first half, the Red Raiders made the necessary adjustments at the half to outscore the Wildcats 42 to 24 in the second half to capture a sweep in the boys’ game. The Red Raiders hit a trio of 3 pointers in the 3rd quarter to open the driving lanes in the 4th quarter and salt away the pesky visitors.
Senior Garrett Eldridge had 12 of his team high 21 points in the second half to lead the offensive assault. Fellow senior Grant Sadler had a pair of 3 pointers as he finished with 10 points along with senior Stephen Sullivan who added 10. Eldridge was tabbed the Crazy Daisies player of the game. The win gives Coffee County a final regular season record of 21 and 7 overall and 7 and 5 in district play.
Both Raider teams will open District 8AAA tournament play on Friday night when they will travel to Franklin County. The Lady Raiders will take the floor at 4 PM as they will battle the winner of Tuesday’s play-in game between Columbia and Tullahoma. The Red Raiders will play in Friday’s nightcap as they take on the Lincoln County at 8:30 PM. Both games will be held at Franklin County High School.
2017 Dist 8AAA Basketball Tournament bracket. Click to enlarge
CHS Swimmers Shine at State Meet
With the opportunity to put an exclamation point on a successful season, 4 swimmers for the the CHS Swim team did exactly that on Friday and Saturday. A set of standout performances in the 2017 Tennessee Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association state meet this weekend in Knoxville caps off maybe the best season in scholastic swimming in Coffee County history. Ryan Farless, Jack Beachboard, Anna O’Connor and Kaylee Williams carried the banner for a talented and successful team performance this season.
Senior Ryan Farless set a new school record in the 100 yard butterfly on Friday with a time of 55.38 seconds. The performance was good enough for 29th place as he cut over 3 seconds off his personal best time. On Saturday, Farless set another personal best in the 100 yard freestyle with a time of 50.91 seconds to finish in 42nd place.
Sophomore Jack Beachboard set a new personal best in the 200 IM with a time of 2:03.88 to capture a 25th place finish. Beachboard came back on Saturday to set a new personal best in the 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 1:02.81 to finish in 28th place.
Sophomore Anna O’Connor set a new personal best in the 100 yard backstroke with a time of 1:06.90 on Saturday.
Freshman Kaylee Williams also had a wonderful first experience at state. On Friday, Kaylee captured a 58th place finish in the 200 yard IM with a time of 2:28.11. On Saturday, Williams finished in 36th place in the 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 1:13.53.