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10/14/15 — Ann Wolfe
Ann Wolfe, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Sunday, October 11th, 2015
at Harton Regional Medical Center at the age of 76. Mrs. Wolfe was born
in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Ralph and Mildred Acuff Brooks. She
was a retired Administrative Assistant to the Dean at UTSI and was a
member of First Baptist Church in Tullahoma, as well as the Daughters of
the American Revolution. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wolfe is
preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy Brooks and Skip Brown. She is
survived by her husband, Jim Wolfe of Tullahoma; one son, Donny Wolfe of
Tullahoma; two daughters, Lisa Reagan and her husband Wade of Maryville,
Tennessee, and Stacey Shipp and her husband Mike of Tullahoma; one
sister, Jean Maynor and her husband Don of Soddy Daisy; and four
grandchildren, Jonathan and Olivia Reagan and Michael and Caroline Shipp.
Visitation for Mrs. Wolfe will be held on Wednesday, October 14th, 2015
at Kilgore Funeral Home from 11:00am-12:00pm with the funeral to
immediately follow at 12:00pm with Rev. Andy Stallings officiating.
Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
10/14/15 — Eugene Joseph Marcel Jr.
“Tookie” Eugene Joseph Marcel Jr. passed this life and went to be with our lord and savior Saturday October 10, 2015. Tookie was born November 6, 1949 in New Orleans, LA and moved to Tennessee in September of 1986. Tookie was loved by so many people and he never met a stranger. He had a big heart for serving and helping others. Tookie loved fishing, camping, his pastor, his church family and sightseeing with his three sister-in-laws Cindy, Eve and Mary. Tookie loved his wife with all his heart.
Tookie was preceded in death by his father Eugene Joseph Marcel Sr. and his mother Mary Louise Marcel; two sisters Catherine Marcel and Evelyn Lirette.
He is survived by his wife Judy Ann Marcel; children Kim (James) Patton of Bronte, TX, Brad (Olivia) Marcel of Tullahoma, TN, Kristie (Mitchell) Shockley of Houma, LA, and Amy (Justin) Gilliam of Tullahoma, TN; grand children Blane and Nicole Smith, Blair and Delany Smith, Blaze Smith, Matthew Marcel, Macy Marcel, Joshua Peck, Vanessa Gilliam, Eric Shockley; great grand children Ava Rose, Ryder James and Tucker Michael; two brothers Gary Marcel and David Marcel and many nieces and nephews
A special thanks to Asera Care Hospice, Lynn Myers and Sharron and Faye Jernigan they were our angels in a time of need God Bless.
The family will receive friends from 5:00pm to 9:00pm Tuesday October 13, 2015 at New Life Covenant Ministries. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday October 14, 2015 at 1:00pm at New Life Covenant Ministries 813 S. Main St. Estill Springs, TN with the interment to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made toward funeral expenses.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Marcel family
Robert H. Dickerson
Robert H. Dickerson., age 65 of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed away, Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Harton Regional Medical Center. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Dickerson, a native of Birmingham, was the son of the late Jim and Hattie Perry Dickerson. He was a roofer. His favorite activity was enjoying a good meal. He also enjoyed watching TV.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Amos Dickerson; two brothers, Albert Dickerson and Kenneth Carter and one sister, Faye Feester.
He is survived by two sons, Bobby Dickerson and his wife, Christy of Hampton, TN and Johnny Wayne Dickerson and his wife, Crystal of Tullahoma; special friend, Kathy Smith of Tullahoma; one brother, Donnie Dickerson of Birmingham and five grandchildren, Robert William of Tullahoma, Bobby Daniel Dickerson and Brandon Matthew Dickerson both of Manchester, Samantha “Rosie” Dickerson of Hampton and Opal Smith of Tullahoma.
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
10/13/15 — William Lawrence Shields
William “Bill” Lawrence Shields departed this life peacefully on October 9, 2015, at his home in Chattanooga TN at the age of 78. Born in Cowan, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents Lonnie and Clara and siblings John, Cecil, Lonnie, Louise and Linda Hunt.
He is survived by his daughters Billie Sue Shields of Nashville, Joni Shields Campbell and son-in-law, Chris Campbell of Seattle; as well as, nephews Kenneth Shields (Geneva), James Shields, David Hunt (BB) and Danny Hunt (Janie) and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Shields spent many years in the auto industry before retiring and returning to middle TN where he was born and raised. He was the epitome of a selfless man, and this world is a better place because he was a part of it for so long.
The family welcomes visitors from 1 pm – 3 pm on Tuesday, 10/13 at Cumberland Funeral Home in Monteagle, TN. Following will be a private interment at Providence Methodist Church Cemetery in Providence, TN
Arrangements are by Cumberland Funeral Home of Monteagle.
One Of TBI’s Most Wanted Arrested In Manchester
Earl Antonio Taylor… Photo provided by the TBI
Taylor, of Winchester, was found late Sunday night at the Scottish Inn Hotel in Manchester and taken into custody without incident.
Taylor was wanted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office for Criminal Homicide in connection with the shooting death of Angela Kibble that occurred in Shelbyville on September 14th. He was added to the TBI’s Most Wanted list on October 8. Kibble was found dead the same morning that her son, Michael Domonic Sales, was arrested for murdering a Lincoln County man. According to Shelbyville Police, investigators believe the two cases are linked.
Taylor was booked into the Coffee County Jail and later he’ll be transferred to Bedford County.
Last week, David Darrell Fletcher of Winchester was arrested in connection to the shooting death of Angela Kibble. Fletcher, 30, was booked into the Bedford County Jail, where he is being held on a $2,000,000 bond. Fletcher was picked up at the Coffee County Jail, where he was serving time on separate charges.
Construction Worker Falls From Little Duck River Bridge
Work continues at the Little Duck River Bridge
Roberto Jimenez, 40, told Manchester Police Officer Daniel Ray and Major Bill Sipe that he was attaching wire to the rebar and slipped and fell to the ground below. Officer Ray said that one of Jimenez’s obvious injuries was to his jaw.
When the officers arrived Jimenez was not wearing harness or helmet, the officers said they didn’t know if he was wearing those at the time of the accident or not. Personnel from the Coffee County Ambulance Service, Manchester Police and a deputy from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department carried Jimenez up an embankment to a waiting ambulance.
Lawmaker Wants Changes In Public School “Religious Doctrine” Teachings
A state Republican lawmaker is proposing legislation that would ban teaching Tennessee public school students “religious doctrine” until they’re in high school.
The Tennessean reports the proposal from Rep. Sheila Butt of Columbia would prohibit the teaching of anything deemed religious doctrine unless the course is taught in 10th, 11th or 12th grade.
The measure comes on the heels of complaints from some parents in several communities as to what their children are learning in middle school about Islam.
The concept of “religious doctrine” is never defined in Tennessee law. There is a reference to the concept in a portion of the law related to using the Bible in school.
The law says the Bible may be used in class, as long as the course doesn’t include “teaching of religious doctrine or sectarian interpretation of the Bible or of texts from other religious or cultural traditions.”
Study: Pre-K Alone Doesn’t Ensure Child’s Success
A study finds that Tennessee’s Voluntary Pre-K program may be missing the mark when it comes to long-term impact on a child’s success in school. Credit: phaewilk/morguefile.com
Researchers found that students who participated in state-funded pre-K benefited significantly at first, but by third grade those students tested worse in academics and behavior.
Lysa Parker, co-founder of Attachment Parenting International, says the results can be attributed to a lack of emphasis state programs place on early investment in children and parent support.
“Parents are their children’s first teacher,” she points out. “They should be supported as well. I think our culture creates numerous obstacles for young parents to be able to give their children what they really want.”
Parker says studies show that parent involvement in early learning and the act of soothing and holding a child is valuable to early development.
Researchers say more analysis is needed, and others argue that the results could be impacted by the quality of pre-K programs.
Gov. Bill Haslam has said he was waiting for the results of this 5-year study before deciding whether to increase the early childhood education budget.
Attachment Parenting International has programs available across the state to help support parents in bonding and nurturing their child, which Parker says is more cost effective that investing additional money in pre-K. She adds that parent connection is what fosters good behavior as children grow.
“One thing that’s been successful, besides parent education classes and home visits – teaching parents how to stimulate their children, talking to their children, singing to their children,” she points out.
Tennessee’s Voluntary Pre-K program operated with an $86 million budget in 2013 to 2014. At that time 18,000 children were enrolled.
Career Fair For MTSU Students and Alumni
MTSU students and alumni can again pursue a promising job, internship and graduate school opportunities at the 33rd annual MTSU Fall Career Fair set for Thursday, Oct. 29, at Murphy Center.
Hosted by the Career Development Center at MTSU, the Fall Career Fair is the university’s largest on-campus fair of the year. This year’s fair, which will run from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 29, is the largest since it began in 2007. Admission is free and open to all MTSU students and alumni.
You are asked to dress in business attire and bring multiple copies of your resumes to give to employers while at the fair.
Over 138 employers and graduate/professional schools will be set up around the indoor track level at Murphy Center.
For more information about the Fall Career Fair or the Career Development Center, call 615-898-2500 or visit http://www.mtsu.edu/career.
Tuesday Prep Schedule
The Westwood Rockets and Lady Rockets basketball teams open their season on the road tonight as they travel to Unionville. Both the Westwood teams return key players from last season as they open their season against another pair of Duck River Valley Conference preseason favorites in Community. The girls’ game is set to tip at 6 PM with the boys’ game to follow. Thunder Radio will once again keep you updated on all Westwood sports as we will bring you the highlights on tomorrow’s sportscast. Westwood will host Cascade on Thursday night in the home opener at Joel Vinson Gym at 6 PM.
The Coffee County Central High School volleyball team travels to Murfreesboro on Tuesday afternoon as they take part in their 4th straight region tournament. The Lady Raiders will take on the District 7AAA champion Stars of Siegel High School in a 4PM semifinal match at Siegel. Siegel, who finished a perfect 12 and 0 in district play this year are 32 and 8 on the season and the 12th ranked team in the state according to MaxPreps.com. A win in the match with Siegel would give Coffee County a berth in the Region finals at 7 PM at Siegel against the winner of the 5:30 match between District 8AAA champion Columbia and the District 7AAA runner-up Blackman. Both teams that advance to the region finals will earn a berth in the sectional which is set to be played on Thursday.
The Coffee County Lady Raider soccer team travels to Fayetteville on Tuesday night for a district semifinal match against Lincoln County. The Lady Falcons are the #1 seed in the district tournament after posting a perfect 6 and 0 record in district play this season. Lincoln County won the earlier meeting this season 6 to 0 at Coffee County on September 15th and enters the game with a record of 12 and 2 on the year. A win advances the Lady Raiders to Thursday night’s District 8AAA championship. Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you the broadcast of the 7 PM match live from Lincoln County. We will begin our FINAL Home Town broadcast of the year beginning at 6:50PM.