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Names of Fire Victims Announced

Fire takes two lives on Lloyd Boynton Road in the northern part of Coffee County… Photo by Barry West

A deadly fire was reported just before midnight on Tuesday evening Jan 26, 2016 on Lloyd Boynton Road in the northern part of Coffee County.
Authorities have now released the names of the deceased, 65 year-old Brenda Joyce Clark and 62 year-old Evalardo “Joe” Ortiz. You can read funeral arrangements on our website.
All local volunteer fire departments were summoned to scene because when the emergency workers arrived on the scene the mobile home was fully engulfed.
The home and a vehicle were a total loss.
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Billy Marcom says that authorities have not been able to determine the origin of the fire so the cause has yet to be established.

Woman Arrested for Counterfeiting

A Tullahoma resident was arrested Jan. 27 on a charge of criminal simulation or counterfeiting. Stacey Baker, 39, of Freeman Street was arrested after a fake $20 bill was passed at Krystal on North Jackson Street.
In a warrant obtained by Tullahoma Police Detective Johnny Gore states that information was gathered that she was the one who had been producing the bills. The warrant alleges that she admitted to producing the bills and gave officers copies of the bills that had been produced.
The warrant stated that Baker had produced several bills that have been passed recently in the Tullahoma area.
A police report states that Baker showed officers the computer and printer that she had been using to produce the bills and showed where several pieces of paper with copies of money on them were stored under a bed.
Her bond was set at $250,000.

Gas Prices Drop Slightly

Gas prices continue falling at a rate of a half cent a day, despite increases in the price of oil last week. Crude prices rose more than $3 last week, while the national average dropped 3 cents. Pump prices have fallen 25 out of the past 30 days. The current average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $1.61 in Tennessee.
“Motorists enjoyed the lowest gas prices for the month of January since 2009, largely due to crude oil supply outpacing demand,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group.
In Coffee County this week prices have dropped with Manchester falling to a low of $1.49 and Tullahoma’s low price is $1.52.

Honor Flight of Middle TN headed to DC in April

Honor Flight began about 10 years ago with the goal of getting as many World War II veterans to see their memorial via free trips to Washington DC. Many Honor Flight Hubs have closed down as the number of WW2 veterans declined—most notably Music City and Huntsville in our area. Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee began in 2008 and has conducted 15 flights. Several years ago they began including Korean War veterans as the number of WW2 vets declined rather than closing down. Adding Vietnam veterans is the next evolution and structure has been set to continue as long as they can raise the funding. The Board for Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee voted to set aside some seats on future flights for Vietnam Veterans. They hope that all of the Vietnam veterans will understand the desire to insure that select Vietnam veterans get to DC before one of the various diseases and conditions associated with Agent Orange prevents them from seeing the memorials and a changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. The number of seats will vary depending upon the status of the flight when they confirm the final reservation with Southwest Airlines. The next flight is April 27th and another in the Fall—late September/early October.
In order to insure that Vietnam veterans with life threatening conditions get these initial spots they must have at least a 70% VA Disability Rating due to exposure to Agent Orange. Call for more information at 931 224-0610 or 931 224-3226 for an application.

02/04/16-William Todd Scott

Scott, William Todd, of Estill Springs, passed this life on Monday,
February 1st, 2016 at Harton Regional Medical Center at the age of 50.
Mr. Scott was born in Coffee County to Billy and Elaine Smith Scott of
Tullahoma, who survive. During his life he worked as a machinist for
several companies including Yates, Superior Machine and Tool and Micro
Tech. In addition to being a machinist, he also worked as a carpenter for
Jeff Scott Construction. Mr. Scott was of the Church of Christ faith and
was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. In addition to his parents, he is
survived by his wife Charlena Scott of Estill Springs; three daughters,
Jordan Scott of Alto, Lindsay Scott of Estill Springs and Charleigh Scott
of Estill Springs; one brother, Jeff Scott and his wife Cindy of
Tullahoma; brother-in-law, Charles Liles and his wife Leisa of
Winchester; father-in law and mother-in-law, Charles and Linda Liles of
Estill Springs; his lifelong best friend, Willie Kimzey and his wife
Jill; and niece and nephew, Whitney Scott and Drew Scott and his wife
Marissa. Visitation for Mr. Scott will be held on Wednesday, February
3rd, 2016 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 4:00-8:00pm. Funeral services will
be held on Thursday, February 4th, 2016 at 2:00pm at the church of Christ
at Cedar Lane with Bro. Byron Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow at
New Center Grove Cemetery in Franklin County.

Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

2/5/16 — Jesse Wayne Yates

Funeral services for Mr. Jesse Wayne Yates, age 82, of Manchester, will
be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Manchester Funeral
Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Asbury Cemetery. Visitation with the
family will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Thursday evening at the
funeral home. Mr. Yates passed away at his residence on Tuesday,
February 2, surrounded by his loving family.

Wayne was born in Coffee County, TN, the son of the late John Ewell and
Pernice Anette Dick Yates. He was a retired production operator for
Batesville Casket Company and also served his country in the United
States Army. Wayne was a member of the Asbury Methodist Church and loved
University of Tennessee football. He farmed for many years, loved
working in the yard, and loved new cars.

In addition to his parents, Wayne was also preceded in death by two great
grandsons, Jathan and Jaylon Hershman. He is survived by his loving wife
of 60 years, Betty Winn Yates of Manchester; three daughters, Yvette
Yates Lowe and husband Nicky, of Hillsboro, Antoinette Yates and Kristi
Yates, both of Manchester; two sisters, Peggy (Mitchell) Grosch of the
Asbury community and Daphyne Adams of Manchester; four grandchildren,
Lindsey Grider-Jarvis, Kelly Grider, Jeremy Hershman, and Joshua Yates;
and three great grandchildren, Jayden, Jaelib, and Jace Yates

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE YATES FAMILY

02/06/16-Nathan Kistler Benefit

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2/2/16 — Naomi Harpole

Naomi Harpole, age 71 of the Goosepond Community, passed away into rest
on January 31 at the Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Harpole; parents, John
L. Duncan and Ruby Mae Hudson Duncan; sister, Shirley Erwin; brothers,
Sherman Duncan, Lynn Duncan and Hubert Duncan. Naomi is survived by her
son, Timothy E. Harpole and his wife Ruth of Maquoketa, IA; sisters,
Barbara A. Neeley (Bill), Sandra D. Myers (Keery) and Thelma J. Rogers
(Mark) all of Manchester, TN; brothers, Kenneth W. Duncan (Jenny) of
Niles, MI, Charles L. Duncan (Kathy) of Manchester, TN, Loyd Duncan
(Sheila) of Tullahoma, TN and Boyd Duncan (Theresa) of Manchester, TN;
three grandchildren, Aaron Harpole of Santa Monica, CA, Joshua Harpole of
Stanwood, IA and Breann Harpole of Maquoketa, IA; and a host of other
relatives and friends.
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