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Manchester Police asking for the Public’s Help
Hit and subject… Photos provided
Manchester Police is looking for a man wanted for questioning in reference to a hit and run crash near Relco Dr. and Hillsboro Blvd. The man was possibly driving a Dodge truck.
Car theft subject
Also Manchester Police is searching for a male subject that is wanted for questioning relating to an attempted auto theft investigation.
If you have any information to help identify these two men please contact Chief Investigator Jackie Matheny at 931-728-2099.
The Manchester Police Department reminds the public that persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Research: As Wages Rise, Crime Falls
Research shows higher wages are linked to reduced recidivism and lower crime rates. (Morguefile.com)
Rebecca Vallas, the managing director of the Poverty to Prosperity Program with the Center for American Progress, said expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), to include adults without dependents could cut crime rates even further.
“Policies that raise wages, whether raising the minimum wage or expanding the EITC, ideally both, because those two policies go hand in hand, can both prevent recidivism and lower the rate of first-time offenses,” she said.
Tennessee’s minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, but advocates say that’s not nearly enough for families to make ends meet. The Center for American Progress said an estimated 70-100 million Americans have criminal records, and nearly half of all children have a parent with a criminal record.
Vallas said it seems logical enough, if people make enough to make ends meet, they’re less likely to take desperate measures that land them in jail, with lifelong consequences.
“That really means that now, research shows that a comprehensive criminal justice reform agenda must not only include addressing barriers to employment for workers with criminal records, it should also include policies to ensure that jobs pay a fair living wage,” she added.
Twenty-nine states, the District of Columbia, and some cities have raised their minimum wages above the federal level of $7.25 per hour. Residents of the remaining 21 states have been stuck at $7.25 for seven years.
8/16/16 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Andrew Wright, 29 — Pizza Winner!
Lucille Shoene, 90
Cody James Bain, 21
Brian Webb
Paul McCullough
Amanda Hogue, 34
8/18/16 — Mary Scott Fugate
Mary Scott Fugate, 81 of Tullahoma, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016
at her residence. Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, August
18, 2016 at 11 AM at Maplewood Cemetery with Mark Gilley officiating.
Visitation
with the family will be Wednesday, August 17 from 5 PM – 8 PM at
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Fugate, a native of Viola, TN, was the daughter of the late Raymond
and Lorene McBride Scott. She was a member of First Assembly of God. Mrs.
Fugate was very musical and enjoyed listening to and singing Gospel
music. She
learned to play the guitar at a very early age and enjoyed playing for many
years. She enjoyed going to church and was very family oriented. She loved
being a wife and mother and enjoyed making their home a loving environment.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, James
Richard Scott and one sister, Ruth Manning.
She is survived by her husband, William Fugate of Tullahoma; two sons,
William Brent Fugate and his wife, Mari and Teddy Fugate, both of
Tullahoma; two daughters, Beverly Legereit of Metropolis, IL and Linda
Prater of Tullahoma; two brothers, Leslie Paul Scott of Tullahoma and Andy
Manning and his wife, Tina of Tampa, FL; sister, Joann Horton of Hillsboro;
many cousins and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made in
her honor to the American Heart Association, 1818 Patterson St, Nashville,
TN 37203.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
8/17/16 — Jeffrey Ashley
Mr. Jeffery William Ashley, 54, of Tullahoma, TN passed away on Aug. 13, 2016 at Tennova Healthcare Center in Tullahoma.
Mr. Ashley was born to the late William and Lorine Hastings Ashley on May 8, 1962 in Winchester, TN.
A construction worker by trade, he loved to fish, work on lawnmowers and walk his dogs. He always had a smile on his face.
He is survived by his wife Jackie Ashley of Tullahoma along with two sons, James Barkve and his wife Miranda of McMinnville, TN and Christopher Hill of Tullahoma. Surviving daughters are Nicole Gannon and husband Joseph of Tullahoma, TN; Billy Jo Taylor, a resident of Kentucky; and Angie Bryan of Dayton, OH. Also surviving are brothers Larry Ashley and his wife Wanda of Tullahoma, TN; and Terry Ashley of Tullahoma, TN. Surviving sisters are Maxine Harris and her husband George of Normandy, TN; and Shirley Ann Ashley a resident of Virginia. Thirteen grandchildren also survive.
Preceding Mr. Ashley in death was one brother, Billy Joe Ashley.
Visitation with family members will be held at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home on Tuesday evening, Aug. 16, 2016 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Bro Tony Smith will officiate a funeral service at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 from the funeral home’s chapel. Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Tullahoma, TN.
8/16/16 — J C Lowery
Funeral services for Mr. J.C. Lowery will be conducted on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Brother Charles Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Summitville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 15, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel. Mr. Lowery passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Lowery was a member of New Union Church of Christ. He worked for Southern Woods Tie Company for 29 year and Eden Industries for 14 years. J.C. enjoyed hunting, fishing and had a love for guns.
Preceded in death by his parents Clarence Price Lowery and Rosie Poff Lowery; brothers and sisters, Dot Walker, Lester Sanders, Goldy Cheney, Beulah Wooten, Harv Lowery, Steve Lowery, Eulis Lowery, Paul Lowery; loving daughter-in-law, Sharon Myers Lowery. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Ola Lowery; sons, Donald Lowery, Tim (Teya) Lowery; grandchildren, Kay Lowery Duncan (TJ), Justin Lowery, Kayla Lowery Foutch (Dale); great-grandchildren, Jessica Duncan (Alex Grimes), Candace Duncan; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Lowery family.
8/17/16 — A C Rogers
Funeral services for Mr. A.C. Rogers, age 70 of Manchester, will be conducted on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Brother Jim Rolen officiating. Burial will follow in Manchester City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel. Mr. Rogers passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at his home.
Mr. Rogers was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Tullahoma. He retired from Batesville Casket Company after working 37 years. A.C. enjoyed spending time with his family and had a love for fishing.
Preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Mary Ida Rogers; brothers, Michael Rogers, J.W. Rogers, H.B. Rogers and Jerry Rogers; sisters, Dean Jones and Jean Agents. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Bonnie L. Rogers; son, William Paul Rogers; daughter, Sheila Ann Mukai (Dean); grandchildren, Gage Rogers, Justin Mukai, Matthew Mukai, Amanda Mukai; great-granddaughter, Kinsley Marie Rogers; brother-in-laws, Clyde Jones and Ronald Agents; sister-in-laws, Wanda Rogers, Vivian Rogers and Kay Rogers; several nieces and nephews.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Mr. A.C. Rogers.
8/18/16 — Rhona June Dodd
Funeral services for Mrs. Rhona June Dodd, age 66 of Manchester, will be conducted on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 1:00 PM with Brother Dennis Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Dodd passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at her home.
Mrs. Dodd enjoyed nothing more than being with her family, traveling to Gatlinburg and fishing on the pontoon boat. She also had a love for flowers and always made sure that her flower beds were well taken care of. She loved to go shopping, especially at Walmart, and was known for playing her computer games on Facebook.
Preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Arlie Stevens; her brother, Marshal Stevens; her dog, “Little Man”. Survived by her husband of 49 years, R.L. Dodd; son, Bobby Dodd (Angie); daughters, Lori Melton, Angie Brandon (Chandra Scott), April Stephens (Jimmy Smithey); grandchildren, Brandon Phillips (Sasha), Adam Phillips (Heather), Luke Melton, Levi Melton, Kyle Arp, Kyrsten Smith, Whytley Driver, Timothy “George” Driver, Courtney Primus (Bradley), Paul Ponder, Dustin Dodd, Lacey Crouch, Shelby Crouch, Myla Dodd, Makayla Brewer (Jonathan), Austin Stephens; 7 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; several in-laws; many special friends; her faithful companion, “Itty Bitty Rascal”.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Dodd family.
8/19/16 — Reva Cope
Reva Joyce Lynn Cope age 84 died at St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville,
August 14, 2016. Reva Joyce was born May 19, 1932, in McMinnville to the
late Jay and Vernice Mai Tosh Lynn. Reva Joyce and her late husband
Thomas Aaron Cope of 66 years made McMinnville their home. She is
survived by: a son; Thomas Lynn Cope, granddaughter; Chelsea Cope Hobbs
and her husband Zack, 2 grandsons; Brandon Bouldin and Brett Bouldin and
wife, Synthia, sister; Arnella “Nell” Ruth Williams and husband Eden M.
Williams, caregivers; Teresa Pitts and Angel Lance, niece; Darlene
Williams Towe and husband Steve R. Towe.
VISITATION: Thursday, August 18, 2016, 5 – 8:00 P.M. at Central Church of
Christ, 101 East Morford Street, McMinnville, Tennessee
FUNERAL: Friday, August 19, 2016, 3:00 P.M. at Central Church of Christ
in McMinnville, Tennessee
BURAL: Mt. View Cemetery, McMinnville, Tennessee
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME is in charge of the arrangements.
CHS Volleyball Opens Season with a Pair of Wins on Monday
The Coffee County CHS volleyball team celebrates following a stirring come from behind win over Warren County on Monday night
Fighting off a match point in the second set and struggling through service error problems in the 3rd set, the Lady Raiders overcame a tough Warren County team in a 3 set thriller on Monday in McMinnville. The Lady Raiders saw a first set lead slip away as they dropped the first set, only to roar back from a huge second set deficit to capture the set and the win in an exciting hard fought match. Earlier in the evening, Coffee County had swept Van Buren County to open the season with a record of 2 and 0.
Against Warren County, Coffee County won by set scores of 23-25, 26-24 and 25-23. Trailing by 7 points in the first set, the Lady Raiders battled back to take a 19 to 17 lead before the Lady Pioneers took the set on a controversial “double touch.” The second set did not start out much better as Coffee County fell behind 10 to 4 only to tie the match at 19 and fight off Warren County’s lone match point with an Aerial Williams spike. Williams calmly retreated to the service line and closed out the come from behind win with an ace. In the decisive 3rd set, Coffee County jumped out to a 14 to 7 lead only to see the Lady Pioneers tie it at 16. From there, the 2 teams battled to the wire before Coffee County captured the last 2 points for the win. Baylee Nester led Coffee County in aces with 3 and kills with 6. Aerial Williams also had 6 kills and a pair of blocks. Rachel Henley added 9 assists and Tyana Fenton gathered up 9 digs.
In the opening match, Coffee County dispatched Van Buren County 25 to 11 and 25 to 13. Rachel Henley started off both games with a string of aces to give Coffee County a lead they would not relinquish. Henley led Coffee County in aces with 8 and assists with 11. Aerial Williams had 6 of Coffee County’s 18 kills. Haylee Skipper added 5.
When asked about his team’s tenacity in the comeback win over Warren County, Coach Andrew Taylor had this to say:
The Lady Raiders travel to Shelbyville on Tuesday night as they open up district play against the Eaglettes at 6 PM. The Lady Raiders have their home opener on Thursday night in a 6 PM battle with Tullahoma.