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2/25/16 — Jennifer Leanne Layne
Jennifer Leanne Layne, age 24, of Altamont, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Sewanee, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her grandfathers, Bobby Roddy and Billy Cash; uncle, David Cash.
She is survived by her mother, Jeana (Brent) Myers, Cleveland, TN; father, Joseph Roddy, Tracy City, TN; daughter, Tori Hannah Layne; brothers and sisters, Jessica (Logan) Campbell; Jerica (Deke) Stone; Javen Bess; Dakota Roddy; Seth Roddy; and Shalynn Roddy; paternal grandmother, Billie Ruth Roddy; maternal grandmother, Faye Cash; nephews, Colben and Corben Stone; Jarrett Campbell.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Thursday, February 25, 2016 in the Cumberland Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Delbert Layne officiating, burial will be in the Eastern Star Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5-9 P.M. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are provided by Cumberland Funeral Home
2/27/16 — Grady N Robinson
Mr. Grady N Robinson 93, of Fayetteville, TN passed Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Lincoln Medical Center. He was the son of the late George Robinson and Jessie Nix King. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Robinson.
He leaves to cherish his memories several cousins, a very devoted Shepherd Pastor Phillip Buchanan, special friend, Rita Willis; Goddaughter, Brandy Willis and a host of friends and loved ones.
Visitation, Saturday, February 27,2016 at 11:00 am at Elk River Tabernacle with Funeral to follow at 12:00 Noon at Elk River Tabernacle with Pastor Everett McCrary officiating and Pastor Phillip Buchanan as Eulogist.
Interment Pleasant View Cemetery in Fayetteville, TN.
J.A. Welton & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Motlow State’s David Weathers inducted into Tennessee Community College Athletic Association Hall of Fame
David Weathers, who pitched for the Motlow Bucks in 1988, was recently inducted into the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA) Hall of Fame. Weathers was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 3rd round of the MLB draft following his season at Motlow and went on to pitch 19 seasons in the big leagues. Pictured, from left; Foster Chason, Commissioner of the TCCAA, Weathers, and Dr. Tony Kinkel, Motlow State president. Photo by Jeff Reed Photography.
2/22/16
Birthdays:
Mrs. Jean Wilson — Pizza Winner!
Jeremy Thompson, 33
Anniversaries:
Joel & Trish Jones, 30
2/21/16
Birthdays:
Donnie Freeze, 64
2/20/16
Birthdays:
Logan Smith, 12
Student Allegedly Struck by Substitute Teacher in Tullahoma
Tullahoma City Schools (TCS) officials have confirmed that a female substitute teacher allegedly struck a fifth-grader in the face at Bel-Aire Elementary School on Thursday.
The student is an 11-year old boy, and the incident was reported by another student, according to school officials.
The substitute teacher, whose name has not been released, is a veteran substitute, but did not have a lot of time with TCS, according to Director of Personnel Greg Carter.
Carter confirmed that the boy was struck in the face and had a swollen lower lip.
The substitute teacher involved in the incident has been removed from the list of eligible substitutes pending the outcome of an investigation, according to Director of Schools Dr Dan Lawson.
The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) was called shortly after the incident was reported. (Information source: Tullahoma News)
Monteagle Woman Dies after Apparently being Struck by a Vehicle
Jennifer Roddy Layne.. Photo from Facebook
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, they were requested Sunday by 12th District Attorney General Michael Taylor to work with the Monteagle Police Department in investigating a death at the Monteagle Greene Apartment Complex at 48 Madison Avenue.
Around 5 a.m. Sunday, Monteagle Police responded to a report of a woman’s body being found at that complex, having sustained what appeared to be injuries associated with being struck by a motor vehicle. The circumstances surrounding the death are currently being investigated by Agents of the TBI.
The victim has been identified as Jennifer Layne, 24. She is the stepdaughter of former Grundy County Sheriff Brent Myers. An autopsy was performed yesterday.
Coffee County Home Destroyed by Fire
Early Monday morning around 1:15am, Coffee County Deputy Harmon Campbell responded to a fire to an abandon residence at 751 Henry Cove road. When Deputy Harmon arrived the home was fully engulfed. Harmon says he contacted the power company to have them respond due to the flames getting close to the power lines.
Harmon added in his report that he was advised by the Hillsboro Fire department that the power was still on at the house as they were fighting it. The home was a complete loss and it is undermined what started the fire.
Manchester Man Arrested for Aggravated Burglary and More
Phillip Luke Stewart.. Photo provided by the CCSD
Arrested by Tullahoma Officer Mickey Blanton was Phillip Luke Stewart age 22 of Lakeview St Manchester and he was charged with public intoxication, evading arrest, aggravated burglary and vandalism. His bond was set at $9,000 and he has a court date set for this Thursday.