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08/02/15
Birthdays:
Geneva Willis – 93 – Pizza Winner!
Jerry Reed
Wayne Morton
08/01/15
Birthdays:
Lizzie Bush – 100 – Pizza Winner!
Anniversaries:
Judy & Bryan Brown – 6th
Peggy & Ken Delaney – 6th
8/10/15 —- Olive Marie “Dimples” Brent
Olive Marie “Dimples” Brent, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Monday, August 3rd, 2015 at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma.
Mrs. Brent was born in Scott City, Kansas to the late Eli S. and Olive E. Thomas Poulignot and grew up in St. Francis, Kansas.
After getting married, she and her husband Roy H. Brent lived in Texas. She worked for The Travelers in Houston, Texas as an accounting clerk where she later retired. She was an accomplished seamstress and at one point raised show rabbits for which she won many ribbons. She loved watching sports on TV and playing Sudoku. Her greatest joys however were her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandson. Mrs. Brent moved to Tullahoma in 2009 where she became a member of First Christian Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Roy H. Brent; one daughter, Jeanne Sapp; one son, Thomas Roy Brent Sr.; three brothers, Eli, George and Howard Poulignot; and two sisters, Lillus Mace and Billie Mients.
Mrs. Brent is survived by one daughter, Olivia A. Evans and her husband Bruce of Normandy, Tennessee; two sisters, Dixie Curry and her husband Charles of St. Francis, Kansas, and Hattie Terry, also of St. Francis, Kansas; nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; one great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday August 10th, 2015 at Brenham Memorial Chapel in Brenham, Texas. Burial will follow at Oak Rest Cemetery.
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
8/7/15 —- Nelson Harris
Mr. Nelson Harris, beloved husband, father, Pa, brother, and friend to many passed from this life on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at the age of 78.
Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Richard Harris, Sr. and Rosa Lee Riddle Harris, and one sister, Elizabeth M. Parmley.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-five years, Barbara Rose Harris, one son Daniel Nelson Harris and wife Janet, two grandsons, Nathaniel and Joshua, one daughter, Kelly June Harris, one sister, Lula Madge Harris, and one brother, Willie Richard Harris, Jr.
Mr. Nelson Harris was a retired United States Navy and Vietnam War veteran and participant in Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica. After serving his country, he and his family returned to Tennessee where he began and retired from his second career at BF Goodrich in Tullahoma. As the neighborhood handyman, he happily offered his help to friends and neighbors whenever needed, teaching and reminding us all that in life it is more important to give than to take. Loved by many, he will be missed by all.
Funeral Services for Mr. Nelson Harris will be conducted on Friday, August 7, 
2015 at 11:00 AM at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Brother Charles Williams officiating.
Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Tullahoma, Tennessee.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2015 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel, Manchester, Tennessee.
COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY OF NELSON HARRIS.
CHS Golf Splits with Cookeville in Home Opener
Austin Farris putts from the fringe of the green on Monday at WIllowbrook
The Red Raider golf team battled Cookeville stroke for stroke through the first 8 holes on Monday at WIllowbrook. The top 4 boys golfers for each team were within 3 strokes of each other as they neared the turn promising an exiciting back 9. On the pivotal back 9, all 4 Cookeville golfers stayed within 4 strokes of par to capture the 297 to 325 win. Cookeville’s Benton Williams led all golfers with a 1 under par 71 for the day as the top 5 Cavaliers all shot less than 78. Freshman Austin Farris led the Raiders as he carded a 77 while junior Jon Parigger shot an 80. Hayden Proffitt, Samuel Prater, Reid Lawrence and Matt Hale all shot 84 for the Raiders.
Savannah Quick lines up a putt for Coffee County on Monday at WIllowbrook
For the Lady Raiders, Savannah Quick and Sophie Vinson took control of their match in the first 3 holes as they led Coffee County to a 153 to 172 win over the Lady Cavaliers. Quick shot a 75 on the round while Vinson carded a 78 to lead the Lady Raiders. Teagan Perry got around in 87 and Jordan Green finished at 100 for Coffee County.
The Raiders and Lady Raiders will be back on the course on Thursday as they compete in the Murfreesboro Invitational at Champions Run. The Lady Raiders are looking to defend their title from last season. The match is set to get underway at 8 AM.
Sounds Set For Weekend Series Against Memphis
Beginning on Wednesday August 5, the Nashville Sounds will commence a five-game homestand with cross-state rival Memphis (Triple-A Cardinals). The Redbirds currently lead the Tennessee Lottery I-40 Cup Series, 6-5. The Sounds have some exciting events coming up, including a Back-to-School Backpack giveaway, Girls Scout Night, Faith Night Concert and Fox 17 Friday Night Firework show.
Wednesday, August 5 vs. Memphis Redbirds @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• Belle of the Ballpark: After being narrowed down to five finalists via an online vote at www.hippieradio945.com, the “Belle of the Ballpark” will be crowned at First Tennessee Park. The lucky winner will receive a prize package valued at $2,000, presented by Hippie Radio.
• Kroger Plus Wednesday: The Sounds and Kroger are teaming up to offer fans the chance to purchase a “Family 4-Pack” of four (4) Bullpen section tickets for $36 when they show their Kroger Plus Card and purchase tickets at participating Kroger Ticketmaster outlets
• Senior Discount: All seniors over the age of 60 can purchase tickets in selected areas for $8 presented by Hippie Radio 94.5. Limit one ticket per I.D.
Thursday, August 6 vs. Memphis Redbirds @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• Throwback Thursday: Everyone’s favorite day is back! Every Thursday the Sounds are reaching back into the rich baseball history at Sulphur Dell to honor the 1940 Nashville Vols as this season’s uniform style. Fans are also able to purchase select beer and soft drinks for $2 all night, presented by iHeart Media
• Vols Vintage Bobblehead Night: Make sure to get to the park early, as the Sounds and Brauer will hand out Vintage Vols Bobbleheads to the first 3,000 fans. In addition, a limited number of golden bobbleheads will be randomly given away for the chance to secure a bonus prize
Friday, August 7 vs. Memphis Redbirds @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• Back-to-School Backpack: With school right around the corner, fans can save some cash and come snag a Sounds backpack giveaway, presented by Hunt Brothers Pizza for the first 1,000 fans 12 years of age and younger
• Fox 17 Friday Night Fireworks: After the final out is recorded, the fun has just begun. Following the game, fans can enjoy the 12th of 13 firework shows presented by Fox 17
Saturday, August 8 vs. Memphis Redbirds @ 6:35 p.m. (Gates Open at 5:35 p.m.)
• Bone Marrow Drive: The Sounds and Delete Blood Cancer are teaming up to host a bone marrow drive at First Tennessee Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday morning. The donor drive is to support local U.S. Army Ranger Karl Seiter
• Girl Scout Night: The Girl Scouts of America will participate in “baseball 101” with the Sounds players and coaches before the game on the field and will receive a commemorative patch upon completion. Those interested in purchasing tickets should call 615-515-1144
Sunday, August 9 vs. Memphis Redbirds @ 6:35 p.m. (Gates Open at 5:05 p.m.)
• Faith Night – Joseph Bobblehead: Enjoy a great night of baseball, music, friends and fellowship, as Citizen Way performs a concert before the Sounds game. The first 2,000 fans can build off last year’s start to the nativity scene with a Joseph bobblehead giveaway, presented by Trevecca Nazarene University
• Autograph Day: Fans can stop by the First Tennessee Park concourse before the game to snap a picture and grab an autograph from their favorite Sounds players
• Piedmont Natural Gas Military Sunday: The Sounds will don camouflage jerseys every Sunday home game and offer special military discounts for Military Sundays presented by Tennessee 811 and WSMV Channel 4. Active and veteran military men, women and families can purchase tickets as low as $6 in select seating areas with a valid military I.D.
• Kids Run The Bases: Kids 12 and under can take a lap around the bases following every Sunday home game, presented by First Tennessee Bank
Following the homestand, the Sounds will have an off day before they travel to Principal Park to play the Iowa Cubs. Beginning Saturday, August 15, the final eight-game homestand of the season will feature the El Paso Chihuahuas (Triple-A Padres) and Albuquerque Isotopes (Triple-A Rockies) in their only appearances at First Tennessee Park.
Ticket packages are currently on sale. Fans can visit First Tennessee Park, open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., call (615) 690-HITS, or visit www.nashvillesounds.com for information.
Manchester City Schools Receives Exemplary District Status
Tom Jacobs, Chad Fletcher, Sandra Morris, Susan Parsley, Melissa Glenn… Photo by Tiffany Clutter
Every spring, students’ in Tennessee skills and academic progress are measured by a set of statewide assessments called the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program, or TCAP. Students in third through eighth grade take the tests. Results from 2015 have been announced and Manchester City Schools have a reason to celebrate!
Here is Sandra Morris, Interim Director of Manchester City Schools, with a special announcement (Play audio below).
Manchester City School Board Chairman, Susan Parsley had this to say,
(Play audio below)
Manchester City Schools had the #1 rank in Math, with a 31% gain. The respective Principals at each of the three schools cited the hard work of the teachers for the school district’s success.
(Play audio from the 3 principals below)
Congratulations to Manchester City Schools Exemplary District Status!
Drug Charges Filed Against a Man and Woman From Manchester
Michael Brent Clowers intake photo from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department
Michael Brent Clowers, 29 and Constance Nicole Love, 33 both of Manchester were arrested over the weekend on drug charges.
The charges against the two include, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, possession of schedule II and introduction of drugs into a county institution.
Clowers was driving a vehicle and was pulled over by Manchester Officer Jamie Norris. After a check of Clowers’ driver license he learned that the license had been revoked/suspended.
Norris allegedly found a small plastic box that contained a small amount of crystal methamphetamines in the floor board on the passenger side of the vehicle. When Clowers was booked into the Coffee County Jail, corrections officers apparently found a bag containing 3.1 grams on his body.
When Love was booked into the county jail, correction officers allegedly found a bag containing Hydrocodone and morphine pills on her person. The pills were, according to a warrant, packaged for resale.
Clowers is being held on a bond of $151,000 while Love is being held on a bond of $105,000. They are to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court on Sept. 22.
Tullahoma Man Facing Several Charges After An Incident On Sunday
A Tullahoma man was arrested on several charges following an incident Sunday Aug. 2 at the intersection of Lincoln and Jackson Streets.
Joel C. Rogers of Cedar Lane was charged with aggravated assault, possession of schedule II and possession of schedule IV.
The arrest came after an alleged incident involving Rogers and the driver of another vehicle.
According to a Tullahoma Police officer along with Tennessee Highway Patrolman, they were flagged down by Joseph Cabral of East Lincoln Street claiming that the vehicle operated by Rogers had almost run into his vehicle as he drove over the railroad tracks on Lincoln Street. When Cabral “yelled at him” he said that Rogers pulled a small handgun at his vehicle.
Rogers told the officer that he was driving “along peacefully when another vehicle pulled up alongside” his vehicle and began yelling and cussing at him. He told the officer that he was worried because the people in the other vehicle were bigger than him and he wanted to “be as big as they were” so he pulled out a handgun but he said that he did not point it at anyone.
One of the troopers told the Tullahoma officer that while looking in the Rogers truck he found a small silver handgun as well as a .22 caliber rifle behind the seat of the truck.
The Tullahoma officer stated in his report that he noticed a waterproof match case in a small tool box located in the passenger seat of the truck. Rogers stated that the bottle contained his prescriptions. In addition to Rogers’ prescription medication were 20 Xanax, 23 Adderall and 13 Celexa pills.
Rogers was booked into the Coffee County Jail on drug and assault charges. He was released after posting a $10,000 bond. He is to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court Sept. 17.
8/5/15 — Michael Scott TeVruch
Michael Scott TeVrucht, age 46, passed away on Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 after a heroic two year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Michael was born on March 15th, 1969, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
A graduate of MTSU with a marketing degree, he was presently employed as Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer at American City Bank. While at MTSU, he was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity and has remained close friends with many of his fraternity brothers. Organizations he was involved in included the Tullahoma Rotary Club, attaining a Paul Harris Fellowship and Tullahoma Chamber of Commerce.
He was a member First United Methodist Church, where he was previously on the board of trustees. He loved his family, his job, farming, the Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Vols football.
Michael married the love of his life, Brooke Leigh Williams on June 25th, 1994 in Blountville, Tennessee.
Survivors include his wife, Brooke TeVrucht; son, Mason TeVrucht; daughter, Mallory TeVrucht; parents, Jerry and Barb TeVrucht; mother-in-law, Jill Williams; brother, Mark TeVrucht and his wife Ann; brother-in-law, Brent Williams and his wife Becca; nieces, Sophia, Gigi, and Phoebe Williams; and nephews, Jared TeVrucht and Kai Williams. Michael was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Henry Williams.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 5th, 2015 at First United Methodist Church from 3:00-7:00 pm with a memorial service to immediately follow at 7:00 pm with Rev. Paul Purdue officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael TeVrucht Family Education Fund, established at American City Bank, 340 West Lincoln Street, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388 or to your favorite charity in Memory of Michael.
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.