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4/9/16
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Abery Basham, 7 — Pizza Winner!
Jenny Fry
Two Georgia Men Busted for Drugs and more in Coffee County
Lyndon Baines Williams… Photos provided by the CCSD
Demetrius Eugene Smith
The warrant says that Williams and his passenger Demetrius Eugene Smith were found to be in possession of a loaded Glock Automatic weapon that neither individual claimed responsibility for. The arrest warrants also say the men were also allegedly found to have been in possession of approximately four pounds of a green plant-like material believed to be marijuana in the trunk that neither subject claimed, two sets of digital scales, Williams had approximately $2,662 in cash on his person and Smith had approximately on his person $388.
Williams was charged with; Manufacturing/delivering/selling/possession of a controlled substance, unlawful drug paraphernalia uses and activities, unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon, schedule II drug violations, criminal impersonation and driving on revoked/suspended license. His bond was set at $86,500.
Smith is facing charges of manufacturing/delivering/selling/possession of a controlled substance, unlawful drug paraphernalia uses and activities and unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon. His bond is $81,000 and both men are scheduled for court on July 12, 2016.
UPDATED List: Candidates Qualify for August Elections
The City of Manchester will be electing its mayor, three aldermen and two school board members, all too four-year terms in August.
Incumbent Mayor Lonnie Norman and Coffee County Commissioner Steven Jones have filed petitions to run for mayor along with Attorney James Threet.
Russell Bryan, Ryan French and Tim Pauley are the current aldermen whose terms end in August. French is the only one running for re-election. Others competing for the positions are Terence Hillsman, Sam Miller, Bob Bellamy, Chris Elam, Mark Messick, Donny Parsley, Claude Morse, Brent Bates, Missy Deford, Wilma Thomas and Joshua Grouch.
For Manchester City School board four people are running for two slots; Current members, Chairman Mike Lewis and Susan Parsley along with Dana Douglas and James Lemmons.
Coffee County School Board Seats 1, 5 and 7 will be on the August ballot. Current member Shannon Duncan will run against Robert Wiser for Seat 5. Incumbents Gary Nester, Seat 1 and Esther J. Sims Seat 7 have both qualified for re-election.
Renee Keene and Jackie Duncan are running unopposed for the two alderman positions in Tullahoma. Three candidates are running unopposed for the Tullahoma School board; Kim Uselton, J Patrick Welch and Gigi Robison.
Three republicans have qualified for 47th District State Representative Incumbent Judd Matheny along with Republicans William Lockhart and Tullahoma City School board member Steve Lynn.
For District 16 State Senate Incumbent Janice Bowling a republican and Democrat Mike Winton will face each other in November as neither have competition in August.
The deadline to register to vote for the Aug. 4 election is Tuesday, July 5.
Early voting will run from July 15 to July 30.
The election commission is located at 1329 McArthur St., Suite 6 in Manchester. Call 723-5103 or visit coffeecountyelectioncommission.com for more information.
Gas Prices may go up More
The low price of oil has given way to declines in prices at the pump. The average price of gas fell for the tenth consecutive day Sunday. State averages are 2-3 cents lower than a week ago.
AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said motorists filling their gas tanks got a brief reprieve from rising prices, thanks to a dip in oil prices early last week. But he said oil finished the week $4 higher than it started, which could cause pump prices to climb again in the near future.
The national average price of regular unleaded Sunday was $2.04, one cent lower than a week ago. Tennessee average was $1.85, four cents cheaper than a week ago, 20 cents higher than a month ago, 27 cents cheaper than a year ago. In Coffee County the low price is $1.69 in Tullahoma and $1.74 in Manchester.
Two Shelbyville Men Charged with Theft
Ernest Feinstein… Photo provided by the BCSD
Charles Beauchamp-Freeman
Investigators were able to recover some of the stolen property, which includes a handgun. The charges stem from the suspects breaking into several vehicles in the Kingston Corner Road area.
The Sheriff’s Office thanked the Shelbyville Police Department for assisting with the investigation.
04/24/16-Gospel Singing
Friendship Baptist Church will be having a gospel singing with the
group By Faith on Sunday, April 24th, 2016 at 6:00, 1725 Blantons
Chapel Road, Manchester,TN.
04/12/16-David Brooks
DAVID LEE BROOKS
(January 30, 1966 – April 5, 2016)
David Lee Brooks, age 50 of Hillsboro, Tennessee, passed away on April 5,
2016. He was a machine operator and automobile mechanic. He is survived by
his mother, Elva M. Alley of Hillsboro, Tennessee; siblings, Dori Lynn Royer
Donald Brooks and Anna Nelson.
NO local public services are scheduled.
Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME of Manchester, TN.
www.centralfuneralhome.com.
04/11/16-Stephen Moore
STEPHEN CLYDE MOORE
(October 19, 1967 – April 7, 2016)
Stephen Clyde Moore, age 48 of Hillsboro, Tennessee, passed away on April 7,
2016 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was
preceded in death by his brothers, Joel Leonard Rhoa and Thomas William
Moore. He is survived by his wife, Tara Lynne Perry Moore of Hillsboro, TN;
parents, Willie Ray Moore and Jennifer Jean Merriman Moore of Hillsboro, TN;
children, Keasandra M. Moore of West Virginia, Brett Jones of Tullahoma, TN
Mariah Brown of Manchester, TN Steven Ray of Morrison, TN and Thomas Moore
of Morrison, TN; sisters, Tamara Ray Moore Todd (Woodrow Lee) of Hillsboro,
TN and Deidra Jane Sanders ( Glen Ed )of Tracy City, TN; Jennifer Nicole
Gipson ( Paul ) Alana Danielle Sanders, Glen Sanders, Jr., Alyssa Gipson,
Austin Gipson, Jessica Moore, Brian Bradley, Andrew Bradley, Spencer Nelson,
Cortney Walden, Steve Walden, Jerimiah Ivey, Shawn Sanders, Shylah Ivey,
Addison Sanders, Destiny and Skylar Sanders; and a host of other relatives
and friends.
VISITATION
Monday, April 11, 2016 from 11:30 am – 12:30 PM at Central Funeral Home,
2812 Hillsboro Highway, Manchester, TN 37355
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Monday, April 11, 2016 at 1 PM at the Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery
OFFICIANT
Bro. Danny Anderson
BURIAL
Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery
Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME of Manchester, TN
04/10/16-Robert George
ROBERT B. GEORGE
(September 11, 1932 – April 6, 2016)
Robert Brady George, age 83 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away into
rest on April 6, 2016 at the Manchester Health Care Center. The most
amazing thing happened on Wednesday, April 6th, 2016. Robert Brady
George was reunited with his parents, Annie and DB; grandmother,
Darthula; sisters, Louanna and Imogene; brothers, Eucle, JD and Hubert; a
very special grandson (Nathan Allen Ray); and a host of angels, relatives
and friends nurtured by 83 years of living. It had been many years since
most had been together and the lull was long enough. From all accounts,
the reunion was beyond what mere words could describe. Tears of joy, hugs
and kisses, storytelling, thunderous laughter and a flood of emotions
were said to have filled the sacred halls. After several hours of
celebrating a beautiful life, the group was seen moving at the speed of
light into the heavens. Survivors are beyond the limit of numbers, but
include his sweetheart, his wife of 60 years, Bonnie; children – Bobbie
Ward (Jay), Janey Ray (Rick) , Stephen George (Michelle), Renee McGowen
(Terry); grandchildren – Daniel Ray (Jennifer), Stephen ‘Toot’ Ray
(Rose), Andrea Ray (Brent), Robert George (Susan), Stephanie George,
Hannah McGowen (Nate), Cameron McGowen; and great grandchildren – Lathan,
Mia, Remie, and Brody. The roots of this tree run deeper than names and
blood; deeper than bone or the limit of words to page. Blessings have a
way of multiplying; hearts, filling up until all we know is love. God is
good (all the time). Visitation was on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 5:00
p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home . The funeral service was
conducted on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Central Funeral
Home with Bro. Stephen Ray and Bro. Ralph Hart officiating. Burial
followed at the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the
family suggests Memorial Donations be made to the Manchester Health Care
Center, 395 Interstate Dr., Manchester, TN 37355, the Red Hill Church of
Christ Memorial Fund, 2839 Hillsboro Highway, Manchester, TN 37355 and/or
the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, P.O. Box 5014
Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 . Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME of
Manchester, TN. www.centralfuneral home.
04/12/16-Odessa Geary
ODESSA K. GEARY
(February 14, 1934 – April 8, 2016) Odessa Kennon Geary, age 82
of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on April 8, 2016 at the Unity
Medical Center in Manchester. Born in Cameron, Texas, Odessa was a member
of the C-141 Flight Test Evaluation Detachment in her early employment
years; a retired Registered Nurse (RN) receiving her nursing degree in
1976 from the University of Texas at Austin; began her nursing career at
a Minneapolis Medical Center, specializing in Oncology treatment and
care; later, practiced in private care for several years thereafter, and
retired to Vermont in 1980. After retirement, she raised Morgan horses
and managed her garden and church activities. In 2001, Odessa settled in
Central Tennessee with her husband, John to be near her children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Odessa was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Manchester. Mrs. Geary was preceded in death by her
parents, Joseph Albert Kennon and Fannie Bell Kerns Kennon. She is
survived by her loving husband, John A. Geary of Manchester, TN;
children, Thomas C. Pitts, Joseph K. Pitts, Mark D. Pitts and Timothy P.
Pitts; sisters, Frances Perry and Birdie Ann Smith; brother, Thomas
Kennon; five grandchildren, Jennifer Pitts, Rebecca Lowell, Lisa Pitts,
Brian Pitts and Lucas Pitts; one great-grandchild, Cooper Pitts; and a
host of other relatives and friend. Visitation was on Sunday, April 10,
2016 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Central Funeral Home and Monday, April
11, 2016 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. The funeral service will be
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Central Funeral Home with Dr.
Brenton Cox officiating. Burial followed at the Welker Cemetery .
Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME of Manchester, TN