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11/18/15 — Thelma Jean McClure
Thelma Jean McClure, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Sunday, November
15th, 2015 at Life Care Center at the age 84. Mrs. McClure was born in
Franklin County, Tennessee to the late Frank and Lillian Blackburn
Sanders. While she was still in high school, she started doing the
accounting work for Stockton Motors and Construction, which was owned by
her Uncle. She then went on to do all of the accounting work for the
Tullahoma City School System, beginning in 1975 and retired in 1993. Mrs.
McClure was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle Church in Tullahoma for 65
years and enjoyed participating in activities with the ladies of the
church. She also loved working in her flower garden at home and raising
vegetables with her husband that they gave to family, friends and church
members. After retirement, she and her husband enjoyed traveling all over
the United States, venturing into Canada as well. In addition to her
parents, Mrs. McClure was preceded in death by one brother, Frank “Sonny”
Sanders and his wife Dimple McClure Sanders. She is survived by her
husband of almost 66 years, Fred McClure of Tullahoma; two sons, Larry
Donald McClure and his wife Lois of Gallatin and Brad Stephen McClure and
his wife Jennifer of Brentwood; seven grandchildren, Lori McClure Smith
and her husband Thomas of Nashville, Lance McClure and his wife Morgan of
Hendersonville, Taylor McClure Roper and her husband Craig of Nashville,
Morgan McClure of Cookeville, Leah McClure of Tullahoma, Logan Langlois
of Brentwood and Kelly Langlois of Brentwood; one brother, Ted Sanders
and his wife Eloise of Tullahoma; and one sister, Patsy Solomon and her
husband Jimmy of Tullahoma. Visitation for Mrs. McClure will be held on
Tuesday, November 17th, 2015 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 4:00-8:00pm.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 at 1:00pm
in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Rod Schrader and Jack Hice
officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Garner Cemetery in Decherd.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
11/19/15 — Samantha Jeanette Walden
Samantha Jeanette Walden, age 49 of Tullahoma passed away, Sunday, November
15, 2015 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville. Funeral Services are
scheduled for Thursday, November 19 at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral
Home with burial to follow at Concord Cemetery. Visitation with the family
will be Thursday, from 12 – 2 PM.
A native of Coffee County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Taylor
Harris and the late Betty Spry Baxter. She enjoyed spending time with her
family and playing with her grandkids. She also enjoyed cooking.
She is survived by her husband, James Walden of Tullahoma; one daughter,
April Walden of Tullahoma; four brothers, Bobby Harris and his wife, Karen
of Shelbyville, Archie Harris of Tullahoma, Charlie Harris and his wife,
Chassity of Manchester and Dee Harris and his wife, Brianne of Mira Loma,
CA; three sisters, Betty Jean Ferrell of Estill Springs, Melinda Dudley of
Tullahoma and Gail Evans of Lynchburg and four grandchildren, Marilinda
Pena, Jesus Eli Pena Jr, Biatris Martinez and Isabella Walden.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the
memorial fund at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
11/17/15 — Sam Stevens
Sam Stevens age 56 of Tracy City passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health Services in Sewanee. Sam was a truck driver and was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Willie Layne; paternal grandparents, Foster and Ethel Stevens; first wife, Georgia Lee Stevens; son, Joshua Stevens.
He is survived by his wife, Elise Stevens; children, Amanda Stevens, Mark Stevens and Brian Walden; mother, Susie (Milton) Peck; father, Taylor Stevens; sisters, Susan Williams, Jennifer (Daryll) Smiley and Denise Hill; brother, Troy Stevens; grandchildren, Falon, Georgia Lee, Vivian, Aiden and Lucas; several nieces,nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Daryll Smiley officiating. Burial will be in Summerfield Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday 5-8 P.M.
ARRANGEMENTS BY FOSTER & LAY FUNERAL HOME
11/16/15
Birthdays:
Cassie Douglas, 11
Jace Byrom, 1
Darlene Hawkins
Kayla Johnson, 14
Bill Jones
11/15/15
Birthdays:
Glenda Stewart — Pizza Winner!
Brandon Henley
11/14/15
Birthdays:
Dillon Johnson, 19 — Pizza Winner!
Bo Sain, 14
Theran Massie, 15
Ken Delany
Three People Charged With Reckless Endangerment Involving Children
Jamie Lea Edwards. All photos in this story are intake photos provided by the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department.
Bambi Kay Sue Weir
Deputy Graham and Sgt. David Grosch went to the mobile home where the children, ages 3 to 11 were home alone with no heat and nothing to eat.
According to the police report, the 11-year-old told the officers that his mother and the mother of some of the other children told him that they were going to find the father of one of the children and that they would be back in about 30 minutes. He said that that was at 9:30 p.m. and at 1 a.m. they got scared and worried Jamie Lea Edwards, 32, of Old Woodbury Highway and Bambi Kay Sue Weir, 34, of Roadway Inn Manchester had been gone for several hours.
The officers transported the children to the Coffee County Jail for their safety until the Department of Children Services arrived.
Officer then alerted other officers to be on the lookout for the pair and they were located at Vi’s Bar located on the Hillsboro Hwy. They were transported to the Coffee County Jail along with Timothy Edward Gibson, 23, of Oakdale Street, Manchester.
Timothy Edward Gibson
Some of the children were turned over to the custody of DCS who placed them with family members and others directly to family members.
Investigator Kelly Smith charged Edwards, Weir and Gibson with reckless endangerment. They were all placed in the Coffee County Jail under a bond of $25,000 each and are set to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court Dec. 14.
Man Charged With Passing Counterfeit Bill Wanted For Bank Robbery
Mark Edward Fairris
According to the arrest warrant Fairris passed a $20 counterfeit bill at the Kangaroo Store at 1200 McArthur Dr in Manchester.
Manchester police also discovered that Fairris was wanted by US Marshalls for bank robbery in another area.
Bond was set at $50,000 and he’s set for Coffee County General Sessions Court on November 24, 2015.
Assaults On Corrections Officers Up In Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Correction says there have been 32 assaults on correctional officers in the last 28 days, with hospitalization required in three of the attacks.
State officials say the number of assaults are down from last year, but they weren’t immediately able to produce supporting data.
The data comes amid a debate over prison safety concerns.
Prison administrators have said they plan to give current officers a $1,000 bonus before the end of the year as part of an effort to bolster retention among a department that corrections officers say has been severely understaffed.
Officers have said recent changes in pay and scheduling have made the job less desirable, driving officers away and forcing the remaining officers to work more shifts with less help.
Toys 4 Tots Sign-Ups Set For Tullahoma
Pictured: Tullahoma Fire, Police and Coffee County EMS distributing Toys for Tots in 2014.
The Tullahoma Fire Department (TFD) is in immediate need of toys and monetary donations, as they will soon begin assembling packages for local children.
“This program is a message of hope to children. I appreciate the continued community support this program has received over the years,” said Chief Richard Shasteen.
New, unwrapped toys or monetary donations may be dropped off at the C. D. Stamps Community Center on South Jackson St.
Donations are preferred because the TFD can make tax free purchases and negotiate bulk purchase prices. Donations are currently being accepted and will continue to be accepted until December 16. Monetary donation can also be made by mail:
Make check payable to TFD Toys for Tots
TFD Toys for Tots
PO Box 807
Tullahoma, TN 37388
All toys and proceeds remain in the Tullahoma area.
Specifically designed for children who may not receive toys otherwise, the primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive and patriotic citizens.