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7/18/15 —– Eliza Jane Page Sanders
Eliza Jane Page Sanders, age 92 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away at home with her loving family by her side on July 14, 2015.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Summitville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ben Sanders; parents, Willie Lee Page and Roxie Belle Parsley Page; great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Brooke Floyd; sister, Oma Myers; brothers, Clarence Page, Erby Page, Claudia Page, Floyd Page and E.J. Page.
Mrs. Sanders is survived by her two daughters, Janice L. Harryman of Manchester, Tenn. and Linda J. McCormick and her husband Chuck of Beech Grove, Tenn.; son, Steven D. Sanders and his wife Joan of Winchester, Tenn.; a sister, Willie Holmes and her husband Lynder of McMinnville, Tenn.; nine grandchildren, Charles Harryman, Joben Clancy, Roxanne Howlett, April Floyd, Robert Sanders, Luke Sanders, Jo Jo McBee, Corey Simmons and Kava Petty; twelve great-grandchildren, Dusty Harryman, Maddie Harryman, Dakota Floyd, Jacob Floyd, Matthew Howlett, Jacqueline Howlett, Hanna Pierce, Daisy Pierce, Mason Pierce, Eli Simmons, Phillip Petty and Chris Petty; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
VISITATION
Friday, July 17, 2015 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee
FUNERAL
Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Central Funeral Home
BURIAL
Summitville Cemetery
OFFICIANT
Bro. Richard Craddock
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.
TSSAA to Vote on Public/Private Split
In a followup to a story that Thunder Radio brought to you in June, a major shakeup could be in the works for high school athletics in Tennessee. The Legislative Council of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, or TSSAA, is meeting on Thursday in Murfreesboro to vote on a proposed change in the TSSAA Bylaws and Constitution. The first item on the agenda is the separation of public and private schools into separate divisions. Currently, any private school that offers tuition assistance is required to play in Division II. If the new proposed change to Article 1, Section 3 of the TSSAA Bylaws passes, ANY private school will move to Division II where they will compete for district, region and state titles with other private schools.
If that proposal, submitted by Trousdale County High School and Lewis County High School, is passed it would trigger a proposed change to Article III and Article IV of the TSSAA Constitution. A separate “Independent School” representative for each of the 3 Grand Divisions of the state would be added to the Board of Control and the Legislative Council. Additionally, a proposal for the addition of a “committee of Independent Heads of School” would be voted on. This committee, working with the TSSAA staff, would “establish the appropriate classification plan, Sports Calendar, and tournament format for independent schools within the Independent School Division.”
The TSSAA Legislative Council will meet at 1:00 PM on Thursday at the Doubletree Hotel in Murfreesboro. We will update you on the results via Facebook & Twitter on Thursday and summarize the meeting in Friday’s WMSR Sports reports
CHS Volleyball Shines in Preseason Camp Action on Wednesday
The CHS Volleyball team saw their first scrimmage action of the season on Wednesday as they took part in the Eagleville Team Camp. The Lady Raiders managed a 2 and 1 record on the day with wins over Middle Tennessee Christian and Columbia Academy. In the opening match, the Lady Raiders came from behind to get a 3 set win over MTCS 2 sets to 1. Set scores were: 22-25, 25-16, 15-12. In Match #2, Coffee County dropped a close 2 set decision to Stewarts Creek 18-25 and 22-25. Coach Andrew Taylor was pleased with the effort against the strong District 7 team remarking that “we got better despite the loss.” In the final match of the day, the Red & Black used a lot of reserves in getting a close 2-0 win over Columbia Academy. Set scores were 25-23 and 25-22. Coffee County returns to the team camp on Thursday with a pair of games at Community High School. The Lady Raiders will take on district rival Lincoln County at noon and a tough Central Magnet team at 1:30. The camp concludes on Friday with a double elimination tournament.
Colorado Man Facing Charges In Coffee County
Jon B Spencer intake photo from the Coffee County Jail
Jon B. Spencer, 21, of Avon Colorado was charged with manufacture/deliver/sell of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving on revoked/suspended license and released after posting a $13,000 bond.
According to warrants obtained by Trooper Donnie Clark, Spencer was stopped on Interstate 24 for a traffic violation. When the officer approached Spencer’s vehicle the man was very nervous and evasive.
Spencer allegedly told the officer that he did not have a driver license or valid identification with him. When the officer ran a check he learned that the man was driving on revoked/suspended license.
In searching the man’s vehicle, the officer allegedly found 19 grams of a green leafy material believed to be marijuana in a backpack. Also found was a grinder to process the marijuana in the backpack and $1,471 in cash.
Spencer is to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court Aug. 25.
Theft At Amazon In Murfreesboro
Amazon in Murfreesboro
The Amazon.com warehouse in Murfreesboro has reported a sizable theft at their Joe B. Jackson Parkway location. An employee has been accused of stealing 321 Microsoft Office Key Cards valued at over $34,000.
The key cards allow for customers to download the Microsoft Office Program and then access the software with the key card, which normally sells for about $105.
The same subject is also believed to be responsible for the theft of 123 X-Box Live Subscription Cards valued at more than $7,000. Each X-Box card sells for $60.
An arrest has not been made as the case is under investigation. (Story from WGNS Radio)
07/15/15
Birthdays:
Jimie Lou Weaver – 50 – Pizza Winner!
Jobs Coming to McMinnville
State and local officials have announced Litewire, LLC will open a new Tier IV data center in the former A.O. Smith Building in McMinnville. The move by the new IT services company is expected to create 66 new jobs. Litewire offers managed enterprise IT services, disaster recovery service strategies, network management and information security and training. At 285,000 square feet, Litewire’s Warren County facility is the largest potential data center under one roof in the southeast. McMinnville Electric System has partnered with Litewire to provide automated switching between two separate substations and has provided dual feeds for utility power. Phase 1 construction is complete and Litewire is fully functional.
Take Pride in Our City Clean Up Day in Tullahoma
Tullahoma Director of Public Works, Wayne Limbaugh
Tullahoma City Clean Up day is Saturday, July 25 from 9:00 am until Noon. Volunteers are asked to report to Public Works for tools and assignments. Also, volunteers who register at Public Works will be entered to win two tickets to South Jackson Goes Country on August 7, 8 or 9.
“Getting litter picked-up is critical to the vibrancy of our City,” said Director of Public Works, Wayne Limbaugh. “We ask residents to stop litter. With your help, we can go a long way in keeping Tullahoma clean and beautiful. It is simple to keep the garbage with you and throw it away and recycle it at home or a gas station.”
“We want Tullahomans to care enough to help us keep our roadways free of litter,” said Director of Community Development, Winston Brooks. “To encourage volunteers, we have partnered with South Jackson Civic Center and two volunteers will win tickets to South Jackson Goes Country.”
Concerned citizens can take action by reporting litter when you witness littering from vehicles on the state’s roadways by calling 1-877-8-LITTER. If you get the license plate, they’ll hear from the state. The letter will include information about how to contain their litter and inform them that litterers can be fined up to $1,500. Residents can also report hot spots to Public Works at 454-1768.
The Think Green Tullahoma Committee is sponsoring a city clean-up day Saturday, July 25, 2015. The Take Pride in Your City Clean-up Day runs from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Volunteers are needed to spend as little or as much time as they can to make Tullahoma more attractive.
Four times a year the Tullahoma Public Works Department organizes a Clean-up Day and asks for the help of volunteers.
Please don’t make an excuse. Public works will supply the bags and grabbers to pick up the trash.
If you want to be officially counted for service hours, Volunteers should call Public Works at 931-454-1768 to sign up and then meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Tullahoma Public Works Department, 942 Maplewood Avenue for supplies and assignments the day of the event.
Time Change for CHS Softball Tryouts
PLEASE SEE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CHANGE IN CHS SOFTBALL TRYOUTS
The Coffee County Central High School softball team will hold tryouts on will be held on Monday and Tuesday, July 20 & 21 at Terry Floyd Field. Those unable to attend those dates, there will be a makeup on July 27-28. Time for both sessions is 7 PM to – 9 PM. Student athletes will to bring with them their own softball equipment plus the completed & signed physical/consent forms are REQUIRED. You can download the forms at: http://images.pcmac.org/SiSFiles/Schools/TN/CoffeeCountySchools/CoffeeCountyCentralHighSchool/Uploads/Forms/tssaa_med_form.pdf
For more information, contact Steve Wilder at: 731-445-4896.
7/18/15 —– Stanley Richards
Mr. Stanley Richards, age 71, of Tullahoma, passed away Tuesday at Specialty Select Hospital in Nashville.
He was born in Coffee Co., TN to the late Leahman and Viva Dale Richards.
Mr. Richards was a Vietnam War Veteran. He was a retired firefighter with the City of Tullahoma and worked recently for Advanced auto parts.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Richards, daughter, Julie Bain, step son, Thomas Boyd, grandchildren, Tabitha (Tim) Vines, K. J. Morton, Richard Dietz, Connor McSwain, Shawn McSwain, Kristina Reno, Jessica Boyd, great grandchildren, Kenzie Vines, Avery Morton, brother, Marlin Richards and several nieces and nepwhes.
Funeral services for Mr. Richards will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Saturday at Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Bomar Cemetery in Bedford Co.
Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 till 8:00 PM, Friday evening at Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Stanley Richards.