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2/9/16
Birthdays:
Jessie Gold, 26 — Pizza Winner!
Dwight Stevens, 67
Jimmy Dorton, 42
Nicole Harrell
Justin Lowery
Treva Bundy
Amy Rutledge
Anniversaries:
Casey & Alecia Gold, 1
Beware of Bank Scam
We have bank scam to report. Individuals in the Manchester area have been receiving text messages posing as First National Bank Security and asking you to go to a link. Please DO NOT go to the link. This is a SCAM! If you have questions, please call your local branch. 931-728-3518.
Please be aware that this a “phishing” scam that is being texted to many people in our area. Phishing is a means to trick a user into visiting a fraudulent website, usually through a bogus link in an email or text message. First National Bank will never send you a text, email or letter asking for your account numbers, user names, passwords, or Social Security number.
Two Teens Face Multiple Charges
Alex Isaiah Vinson
Arrested by deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department were Alex Isaiah Vinson age 18 of Woodcrest Dr Manchester. He was charged with burglary of a motor vehicle, 2 counts of theft of property. Bond was set at $25,000.
Noah Patrick Fults
Man Wanted for Questioning
The Manchester Police Department Crime Investigation Division is attempting to identify a male subject. This person may have been involved in a crime at Wal-Mart in Manchester recently.
If you have any information to help identify this person or the crime, please contact Manchester Chief Investigator Jackie Matheny at 931-728-2099.
The Manchester Police Department reminds the public that all persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Theft at Wal-Mart in Tullahoma
WalMart Store — Image by © Alan Schein Photography/CORBIS
Dylan Kurt Cunningham, 24 was charged with two counts of criminal impersonation, driving on revoked/suspended license and theft of property.
He is accused of taking a Kindle cover valued at $36.25 and leaving the store without paying for it. He provided a false name to Tullahoma Police Officer Phil Bratten.
A check by the officer with the communication center said that Cunningham already had warrants in Coffee and Franklin Counties.
His bond was set at $10,500 and is to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court March 3.
James Edward Cargile, 24, of Freeman Circle, Tullahoma was arrested with him and charged with criminal trespassing and theft of property. As he was allegedly involved in the theft of the Kindle cover. He had earlier been banned from the store.
He was booked into the Coffee County Jail under a bond of $4,000. He is to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court March 3.
Computer Program Fails on Tennessee Assessment Tests
Students in Coffee County and around the state were prepared to take the TNReady Assessment Tests this week only to find out the online system at the state level failed.
Late Monday, the technology failures at the state caused the Tennessee Department of Education to notify school directors across the state that tests would be administered by paper and pencil for the remainder of the current school year.
For those who may not know, TNReady is the state’s new TCAP test in English language arts and math for grades three through 11.
Controversy over High School Club
A club meant to unify students of different backgrounds in Franklin County, Tennessee was the focus of a passionate debate Monday – from both supporters and detractors.
Franklin County High School is home to a Gay-Straight Alliance, a club that organizers say is meant to provide a safe space for youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) or may be questioning their sexuality, as well as those who identify as straight and who want to offer support and friendship.
With signs held high and emotions even higher, supporters and those objecting to the club spoke to school board members Monday about why the group should or should not be allowed on campus. Between 200-300 people attended the meeting.
Monday’s meeting ended without any decision on the future of the club. The board said it will be up for discussion at a future meeting in March.
2/10/16 — E.C. Ferguson
Mr. E.C. Ferguson, age 91 of Madison, Tennessee passed
from this life on Monday, February 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving
family. Mr. Ferguson was preceded in
death by his parents, Estill and Clemmie Huffman Ferguson, one sister, Vera
Elbaum, and one brother Charles Austin Ferguson.
He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-nine years,
Josephine “Jo” Ferguson of Madison, Tennessee, one daughter, Drena Melvin
and
husband Jim of Lutz, Florida, one sister, Dr. Judy Worthington of
Manchester,
Tennessee, and three grandchildren, Lindsay McReynolds and husband Rhyan of
Cookeville, Tennessee, Eric Pride and wife Mary Gill of Nashville,
Tennessee, and
Seth Pride of Chicago, Illinois.
Mr. Ferguson was a member of the Trinity United
Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee for over sixty years. He was an
avid hunter and fisherman. He loved and treasured his grandchildren who
affectionately called him Papaw. His
faith and his family were his life. He
will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral Services for Mr. E.C. Ferguson will be
conducted on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 1:00 PM at the Coffee County
Funeral Chapel, Manchester, Tennessee with Brother TJ Bennett
officiating. Burial
will follow in Wesley’s Chapel Cemetery, Coffee County, Tennessee.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday,
February 10, 2016 from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 PM at the Coffee County Funeral
Chapel, Manchester, Tennessee.
COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY
OF E.C. FERGUSON.
2/20/16 — Kevin Stuart Davis
Mr. Kevin Stuart Davis, age 51 of Manchester,
Tennessee passed from this life on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Mr.
Davis was preceded in death by his father
Grady Davis.
He is survived by his mother, Kathryn Davis of
Manchester, Tennessee, one sister, Debra Swigart and husband Jim of
Illinois,
and two brothers, Michael Davis of Illinois and Randall Davis.
Kevin worked for Builder’s Supply Company in Manchester
for nearly thirty years. He also worked
for the Rounds family at the Tullahoma airport refurbishing aircraft
which he
had a passion for and enjoyed working with the Rounds family. He was an
avid hunter, a gun enthusiast, and
a great handyman. Mr. Davis was said to
lend a helping hand to anyone who ask and loved doing it. He will be
dearly missed by all who knew him
and loved him.
Private Graveside Services for family members only for
Mr. Kevin S. Davis will be conducted on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at
11:00 AM
at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Tullahoma, Tennessee with Brother Benny
Benjamin
officiating.
On line condolences may be made at www.coffeecountyfuneralchapel.com
COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY
OF MR. KEVIN DAVIS.
2/11/16 — Mother Betty Jo Rowe
Mother Betty Jo Rowe, 83, of Decherd passed February 7, 2016 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late John and Gertrude Mosley.
She was preceded in death by husband, William D. Rowe.
She leaves to cherish her memories eight children:
Daughters- Deborah (James) Stovall, Donna Stovall, Delilah (Tony) Hill, Iris (John) Patton, Willie Jo (Greg) Taylor.
Sons- George (Gloria) Rowe of Shelbyville, TN, Kenneth Rowe and Dwight (Patricia) Rowe.
Sister- Annie Jean Peacock of Shelbyville, TN
Brother- Leslie Bruce Mosley of Hartford, Connecticut
20 grandchildren
40 great grandchildren
Host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Special Long time friend- Early Mae Rutledge
Visitation, Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at Elk River Tabernacle with Funeral Services to follow at 1:00 pm at Elk River Tabernacle with Elder Lee Brannon officiating and Pastor James Johnson as Eulogist.
Interment Franklin Memorial Gardens.
J.A. Welton & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.