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20 Year-old Arrested for Child’s Death
Casey Ryan Dollar… Photo from TBI
At the request of 17th District Attorney General Robert Carter, TBI Special Agents joined detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department in investigating the May 18th death of 3-month-old Tony Carter. On that day, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to an apartment at 1768 Winchester Highway, where they found the infant unresponsive. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information that Casey Ryan Dollar, who was babysitting the child, was the individual responsible for the death of the infant.
On Tuesday, the Lincoln County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Dollar, 20, with one count of Second Degree Murder. Dollar was arrested and booked into the Lincoln County Jail, where he is being held on a $150,000 bond.
Fatal Crash on Monteagle Mountain
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified the man killed in a Wednesday morning wreck in Marion County as 32-year-old Matthew Ross Burke of Seymour, Indiana.
Preliminary investigation reports state that the semi was traveling west bound on Interstate 24 near mile marker 141 in Monteagle. The driver attempted to negotiate a curve to the left and ran off the roadway on the right side. The vehicle overturned, losing part of its cargo before coming to rest on its wheels.
The driver of the semi was not wearing his seat belt and died on impact. The passenger was the driver’s wife, and was sleeping in the cab of the semi. Sgt. Bailey with the THP said she survived the crash, but was transported to Erlanger and treated for minor injuries.
Investigators haven’t ruled out a mechanical error as a possible cause.
Gas Pipeline Repaired
The pipeline company working to repair a leak that led to gas shortages and higher prices for drivers across the South says its bypass repair is complete and restarted its main gasoline line Wednesday.
Company spokesman Steve Baker told The Associated Press that crews have been working around the clock to get fuel to markets, and that it will take a few days for the fuel supply chain to fully recover after the line restarted.
AAA’s Tennessee Public Affairs Director said they anticipate pump prices to return to last week’s level “fairly soon after fuel deliveries are back on schedule.”
As of Tuesday, Tennessee’s gasoline average was $2.14, up about 15 cents from last week. However, the state’s average is still about seven cents below the national average. The low price in Coffee County as of Wednesday afternoon was $1.99 in Manchester and Tullahoma. Some stations ran out of gas this past Saturday in Manchester.
The 500-foot bypass was needed to move fuel around the leak of its main gasoline pipeline in Shelby County, Alabama. The leak, which spilled 6,000 barrels of gasoline into a detention pond, was detected Sept. 9.
Follow up on Clown Story
Following up on our story of freighting clowns in the area and also in Chattanooga, two juvenile Red Bank Middle School students, described as both male, were charged by the HCSO for making online threats against schools via social media. These threats were directed to Red Bank High and Red Bank Middle Schools and were first reported Tuesday night to authorities.
A joint investigation between the HCSO, Red Bank Police Department, and administrators with the HCDE, led to the discovery of these two students based on information they received as being responsible for the clown threat made against Red Bank Middle and High Schools.
The two students will be charged as juveniles and have been released to their parents’ custody pending further action by the juvenile court.
Reports of these types of clowns have been reported in Coffee and Grundy counties.
9/23/16—Billy Ray Hulsey
Billy Ray Hulsey, 52, a resident of Tullahoma, TN passed away on Thursday,
September 15, 2016 at his residence. Graveside services will be held on
Friday, September 23, 2016 at 11 AM at Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Coffee County, he was the son of the late Ralph and Jewell
Russell Hulsey. He enjoyed watching boxing and wrestling matches and
gardening.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Brenda
Bailey and Angela Hulsey and one brother, Jerry Wayne Hulsey. He is
survived by his daughter, Cassie Hulsey of Tullahoma; brothers, Dwight
Hulsey of Tullahoma and Bobby Joe Hulsey and his wife, Beverly of
Manchester and sister, Linda JoAnn Hulsey of Tullahoma.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
*Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements*
9/26/16—David Wright
Funeral services for Mr. David Wright, age 61 of Manchester, will be conducted on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Brother Gene Green officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel United Methodist Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 23, 2016 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Coffee County Funeral Chapel. Mr. Wright passed away on September 15, 2016 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
David was a retired United State Army Veteran. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing chess and playing horse shoes. He had a way of making everyone feel welcome and loved being with his family and friends. David had a love for front porch sitting and will be truly missed by many.
Preceded in death by his parents, James and Martha Wright; brother, William Wright. Survived by his loving wife, Barbara Wright; daughter, Bailee Wright (Molly Matson); brothers, James Wright, Richard Wright (Carolyn), Michael Wright (Lorie), Matthew Wright (Paula), John Glenn Wright (Michelle); sisters, Lana Bachman, Barbara Good; grandson, Josh Wright; numerous nieces, nephews, special family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Barbara Wright at Coffee County Funeral Chapel or at:
www.youcaring.com/dwight-david-wright-650107
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of David Wright.
9/23/16–Anna Jean Sherrill Bookout
Anna Jean Sherrill Bookout was born January 9, 1944 in Hillsboro,
Tennessee to the late parents John Sherrill and Verbie Sherrill Pinegar.
Anna Jean continued throughout her life residing along with her husband
Cecil Bookout in Hillsboro. Anna Jean was a very loving and kind wife,
mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved her family and everyone she
was around. She took care of so many and eventually became a caretaker.
She enjoyed helping others whether it be visiting or sitting with them in
their time of need. Anna Jean was known as the person to keep others
spirit up and encourage them in their daily tasks. Music and dancing
brought her enjoyment throughout her life. She enjoyed word searches,
playing cards with friends, and spending time with family, friends, and
especially her dog, “Little Bit”. Preceded in death also by stepfather;
Charles Pinegar, sister; Debbie Sherrill, and 2 brothers; Robert and Paul
Sherrill. She is survived along with her husband; Cecil, 2 daughters;
Rhonda and (Stanley) Brown, of Hillsboro, Tennessee, and Wanda and
(Johnny) Morris, of Hillsboro, Tennessee, 4 grandchildren; Joshua
Alexander, of Hillsboro, Robert Brown, of McMinnville, Tennessee, Shayne
Wimley, of Pelham, Tennessee, and Carlton Brown, of Hillsboro, Tennessee,
4 step-grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; Tate Alexander, Mason
Alexander, Silas Alexander, and Shay Lynn, 4 step great-grandchildren; 1
sister; Neva Alexander, of Hillsboro, 2 brothers; Gary and Rex Sherrill,
both of Hillsboro, and 2 special friends; Diana Smith of Pittsburg,
Tennessee, and Brenda Gail Smith, of Sandmountain.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made toward
funeral expenses. DONATIONS are appreciated and should be made out to:
Central Funeral Home for Anna Jean Sherrill Bookout.
VISITATION: Thursday, September 22, 2016, from 5 – 8:00 P.M. at Central
Funeral Home in Manchester, Tennessee
FUNERAL: Friday, September 23, 2016 at 12:00 noon at the Rutledge Hill
Community Church in Hillsboro, Tennessee
BURIAL: Rutledge Hill Cemetery
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Coffee County Golf Closes Out Regular Season With Wins in Murfreesboro
CHS Golfer Ashley Gilliam
The Coffee County CHS golf teams closed out the regular season on Tuesday with a pair of 18 hole match wins at Indian Hills Golf Club in Murfreesboro. The Raider teams captured wins over Riverdale and Oakland on the course that will host the Region 4AAA tournament coming up next week. The Lady Raiders continued their winning ways as they won their 13th straight match and captured their 39th straight team win. The Red Raiders captured their 53rd team win of the season and their 22nd since August 29th.
The Lady Raiders were led by sophomore Ashley Gilliam who shot a 4 over 76 to lead Coffee County. Savannah Quick carded a 78 and Sophie Vinson fired a 79 for the Lady Raiders. The strong showing gave Coffee County a 154 to 163 win over Oakland. The win will give the Lady Raiders a final regular season record of 46 and 3.
Austin Farris of CHS Golf
Senior John Parigger had the low round for the Red Raiders as he carded an even par 72 to lead Coffee County to the win. Austin Farris was one stroke back as he fired a 73. Reid Lawrence added an 80 and Samuel Lawrence carded an 81 to carry Coffee County to a team score of 306. Oakland was 2nd at 314 while Riverdale was a distant 3rd at 376. The win will finish out the Red Raiders with a team record of 53 and 14. .
Up next for the Raider golf teams will be the District 8 tournament on Monday at Bear Trace Golf Course at Tims Ford. The Raider teams and individuals will be attempting to return to Indian Hills on the 29th for the Region 4AAA Tournament. The TSSAA state golf tournament will be held at Willowbrook on October 11th and 12th.
CCMS Volleyball Falls to Warren County
Kiya Ferrell of CCMS Volleyball
The Coffee County Middle School volleyball team saw their 6 match winning streak come to a halt on Tuesday night in a match heard here on Thunder Radio as part of the 1st National Bank Hometown Sports Series. Warren County used a strong service game that netted 18 aces to claim the win 2 sets to none. The Lady Raiders dropped the match to the Lady Pioneers by set scores of: 15-25 and 21-25.
The Lady Raiders could only win consecutive points on 4 occasions in the first set as Warren County built a 22 to 10 lead before claiming the opening set win. In the second set, The Lady Raiders rallied from an early 7 point deficit to claim a 21 to 20 lead. But Warren County closed out the set with a side out and 4 consecutive aces to earn the season sweep over Coffee County.
Kiya Ferrell led Coffee County with 4 kills while adding an ace and a block. Maci Head had a pair of kills and served a pair of aces. Lauren Brandt also tied Head for the lead in aces with 2 and added 3 assists. The Lady Raiders are back in action on Monday when they travel to Eagleville for a 5 PM match. Coffee Middle closes out the regular season at home on Thursday, September 29th when they host North Franklin at the Coffee County Middle School gym.
You can download a copy of the broadcast at: http://www.thunder1320.com/downloads/
CHS Volleyball Fails in Upset Bid Over Lincoln County
Baylee Nester
The Coffee County CHS volleyball team fell in a 4 set match on Tuesday night to district leading Lincoln County in a match held in Fayetteville. After capturing the opening set, Coffee County saw too many errors at the net prevent the upset win. Coffee County lost by set scores of: 25-21, 16-25, 18-25 and 16-25.
Coffee County was led in aces by Baylee Nester with 7. Nester, a senior, added 7 kills and 7 digs for the “jackpot stat line.” Alliyah Williams led the Lady Raiders in kills with 12 while adding a block. Aerial Williams led in blocks with 2 while Tyana Fenton had 12 digs and Bailey Morgan had 22 assists to lead Coffee County in those departments.
Coffee County will be on the road again on Thursday when they travel to Columbia to take on the Lady Lions. 1st serve is set for 7 PM. Coffee County is back at home on Tuesday when they play host to Franklin County at 6 PM. Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you the broadcast as part of the 1st National Bank Hometown Sports Series.