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The World of Minerals at Motlow

Richard Gross’ exhibit, “The World of Minerals” is currently on display in the Clayton-Glass Library on the Motlow College Moore County campus. Pictured, from left, Stuart Gaetjens, director of libraries at Motlow and Richard Gross, former Motlow professor.
Gross taught college for 39 years, including 26 at Motlow and 13 at Palm Beach Junior College. At Motlow he taught biology, honor’s biology, microbiology, environmental science, geology and photography. He was also responsible for the development of the geology course and credit photography courses at Motlow.
10/16/2015- Tami D Pate
, age 53 of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed away, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Visitation with the family will be Friday, October 16 at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home from 5 – 8 PM.
Mrs. Pate, a native of Shelbyville was the daughter of the late Don Lehew and Margaret Stafford Lehew of Tullahoma. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed reading and working word find puzzles.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one son, Graham Pate.
Mrs. Pate is survived by her mother, Margaret Lehew of Tullahoma; one son, Dustin Pate and his wife, Brittany of Decherd; two daughters, Loriann Dodson and her husband, George of Tullahoma and Tabitha Dodson and her husband, David of Tullahoma and six grandchildren plus one on the way.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made to the fund at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
CCMS 6th Grade Teams Begin Season with a Pair of Wins
The Coffee County Middle School 6th grade boys’ basketball team opened their regular season on Tuesday night with a 30 to 21 win over North Franklin. The Red Raiders, who trailed by 3 points at the half, used a 19 point second half to overcome a fast starting Gator squad. Conner Shemwell led the Raiders in scoring as he netted 17 points including 4 free throws and a 3 pointer. Joseph Duncan added 12 points, including 7 points in the 2nd half.
The Lady Raiders needed a 10 point 4th quarter to cap a 26 to 21 come from behind victory. Kiya Ferrell got 6 of her game high 12 points in the final period. The Lady Raider defense held North Franklin to 2 field goals in the second half and 3 points in the 4th quarter to nab the win. Marley Perry added 6 points while Leigha Insell and Samantha Brown each finished with 4 points.
The 6th grade Raiders and Lady Raiders will host their first home game on Tuesday night as they welcome White County to CCMS. The girls’ game is set to begin at 6 PM.
Thursday Homecoming Activities on the Square
The 2nd Annual Homecoming on the Square will be held Thursday night beginning at 5:30 as the Coffee County Homecoming Week festivities wind to a close on Friday night as Coffee County hosts Warren County at Carden-Jarrell Field. The Homecoming festivities on the square begin at 5:30 PM with the parade getting underway at 6:30 PM and the Pep Rally will get underway at 7:00. This year’s theme is “CCHS through the Decades” and all alumni players and homecoming queens are asked to register at the Alumni Tent. The Quarterback Club will be selling BBQ, Chick-Fil-A and Raider Nachos. There will be games and fun for the whole family.
Anyone wishing to purchase tickets in advance for Friday’s homecoming/Senior Night game with Warren County can stop by the main office at CHS on Thursday and Friday. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for students. People who buy their tickets in advance can bypass the line at the ticket booth on Friday night. Thunder Radio is your exclusive home for all CHS athletics and we will begin our Friday night broadcast at 6 PM with the Friday Night Thunder pregame show. Lucky Knott will bring you all the action INCLUDING the halftime festivities. Make sure to tune in if you can’t make the game, or take your radio along on Friday night.
10/17/15 — Howard G. Street
Howard “Papa” G. Street., age 92 of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed away,
Wednesday, October 13, 2015 at Unity Medical Center in Manchester. Funeral
Services are scheduled for Saturday, October 17 at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson
Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Eddie Canady officiating. Burial will follow
at Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Friday, October
16 from 5 PM till 9 PM.
Mr. Street, a native of Franklin County, TN was the son of the late Will
and Annie Elizabeth Weaver Street. He had worked for Riddle Trucking in
Manchester for over 58 years and was still working full time as a
dispatcher and loader. He was a WW II U S Army veteran. He was a member of
the Heritage Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his grandchildren
and great grandchildren and always enjoyed a good meal.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary
Naomi Street; three brothers, Carl, Lloyd and James Street and one
grandson, Randall Street, Jr.
Mr. Street is survived by one son, Randall Street and his wife, Sharion of
Hillsboro; one granddaughter, Donna Prince and her husband, Jason of
Decherd and two great grandchildren, Demetria and Daylen Prince.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be mailed
to Forever Young Senior Veterans, 185 S. Center St, #110,
Collierville, TN 38017
or Disabled American Veterans, 1150 Gallatin Pike S, Madison, TN 37115.
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
Louise Babineau
Louise Babineau., age 63 of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed away, Monday,
October 12, 2015 at the Life Care Center of Tullahoma. Memorial Services
will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Babineau, a native of Grundy County, was the daughter of the late
William Ernest and Veller Green Babineau. She was a loving mother and
grandmother and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She
also enjoyed her pets, Sparky and JoJo.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Charles L. Babineau III.
She is survived by two sons, Charles Babineau III and his wife Caitlin of
Georgetown, TN and James Wesley Babineau and his wife, Elyssa of Dayton,
TN; life partner, Don Perry of Tullahoma; sister-in-law, Sandra Elkins of
Tullahoma and four grandchildren, Kaylee Jade, Maleena Paige Louise, Julie
Anna Renae and Eden Lorelai Babineau.
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
Wanted Man Arrested on I-24 in Coffee County
A check of Hester confirmed him to be a fugitive from justice out of Calhoun County Alabama where he is charged with a child sex crime. Hester physically resisted arrest by trying to get away from Clark after the traffic stop. The man then physically assaulted the Patrolman Clark by grabbing the officer and shoving him. Clark then had to physically take the subject to the ground to complete the arrest.
Calhoun County authorities advised that they would extradite Hester back to Alabama.
Hester is charged with being fugitive from justice, assault and resisting/frisk/halt/arrest or search and was booked in at the Coffee County Jail under a $1,007,500 bond and has a court date set for November 24, 2015.
Police Looking For Man Who Left His Rented Car From Tullahoma In Georgia
Police are searching for a man who rented a car from Russell Barnett Kia in Tullahoma and left it in Georgia.
According to a police report by Officer Justin Smith, an individual leased a 2014 Jeep Cherokee for the day.
According to James Lindsey of Russell Barnett Kia, on Oct. 1 the individual drove the Jeep to Florida and Georgia where he abandoned it at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Lindsey told the officer that they were able to track it by GPS and located it in Georgia.
“One Day of Hope” is Saturday in Manchester
The event began in 2012 with about 6 churches and about 30 volunteers. Around 2,000 folks showed up that day for primarily clothes and some food and medical care. This year the event will have around 40 churches all across Coffee County involved and they expect well over 1,000 volunteers to greet the approximately 5,000 “honored guests”.
One of the co-leaders Ray Marcrom says the thought behind the event is for all followers of Jesus Christ to join hands in unity to express love and caring to the underserved and hurting in our county. Ray added that they will be providing bags of groceries, health care (including dental and vision care), career and job services, community assistance to services, clothing (esp. children’s coats), haircuts, massages, family portraits, a Kid Zone fun area, and lunch will be provided. The ONE DAY OF HOPE will also have an area for guidance and spiritual assistance if the guest chooses and they’ll have several folks who can speak Spanish to assist the Hispanic neighbors as well.