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5/29/15 —- Carita Powell Newsom
Mrs. Carita Powell Newsom 66, of Tullahoma passed Sunday, May 24, 2015 at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late Ruth Tecora Powell. She was preceded in death by her mother and brother, Arthur Thomas Powell.
She is survived by her husband, James Newsom of Tullahoma, TN;
Three daughters, Maria Pittman of Murfreesboro, TN; Francesca Newsom and Tove Christmon both of Tullahoma, TN;
Step-son– Anthony Newsom of Shelbyville, TN
Six grandchildren- Tiffany Roseboro, Quentin Pittman, Lamar Pittman, Jocelyn Wells, Ryan Scott and Payton Newsom
Three great grandchildren– Zaccarah Roseboro, J.J. Pittman and Kira Roseboro
Four sisters of the heart– Linda Bell, Loretta Tankersley, Barbara Smith and Wilma Thomas.
Visitation Friday, May 29, 2015 at 10:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ at Latter Day Saints with Funeral Services to follow at 11:00amat The Church of Jesus Christ at Latter Day Saints.
Interment Evergreen Cemetery.
The Church of Jesus Christ at Latter Day Saints
112 Old Shelbyville Hwy
Tullahoma, TN 37388
J.A. Welton & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
CHS Summer Baseball Begins Thursday
The summer high school baseball season is here! The Red Raiders will take part in this weekend’s Tullahoma 17U tournament beginning on Thursday. The Red Raiders will travel to Grider Stadium to take on the Wildcats in 7:30 PM game. The Raiders will be at home on Friday as they play host to Grundy County and Central Magnet. Coffee County will take on Grundy County at 4:30 PM on Friday and Central Magnet at 8:30 PM. Those games will be played at Powers Field. The tournament concludes on Sunday.
Announcement for CHS Softball Parents
Attention Coffee County Lady Raider Softball players and parents. This is John St.Clair and I am working on an end of season video/slide show for CHS Softball. Would you please let me know what your “Most Memorable Moment” or favorite memory is from this past season. I would like to highlight your memories as possible. If you are FB friends with me, you can pm me or you can email me at jstclair3@gmail.com or call me at 931-273-2700. PARENTS: Do you have a funny or touching photo you would like included in the slide show. If so, please send it to me. Time is short – please act on this request as soon as you can.
5/28/15 —- Emery Wells
Mr. Emery Wells, age 67 of Bradyville, Tennessee, passed from this life on Sunday, May 24, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Wells was preceded in death by his parents, Martin Wells and Virginia Combs McCloud, two sisters, Virgie May Wells and Betty Jo Rice.
He is survived by his loving wife Tina Wells, two daughters, Pricilla Turrentine and Jessica Nichols of Bradyville, Tennessee, three sons Darrell Wells and wife Tammy of Norfolk, Virginia, Terry Lee Wells of Beechgrove, Tennessee, Jimmy Wells and wife Savannah of Beechgrove, Tennessee, Jeffrey Christy of Bradyville, Tennessee, two sisters, Anna Moffett of Ypsilanti, Michigan, Reva Sue Grimm of Louisa, Kentucky, thirteen grandchildren and one great grandson.
Mr. Wells was an over the road truck driver for forty years. He enjoyed remodeling things and carpentry work. Emery liked to cook and he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He treasured time with his family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Memorial Services for Mr. Emery Wells will be conducted on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Elder Virgil Alford officiating.
Visitation with the Wells family will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2015 from 12 Noon until the time of the service at 2:00 PM at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel, Manchester, Tennessee.
COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY OF MR. EMERY WELLS
Manchester Man Charged With Kidnapping and More
Michael A Davis… Photo from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department.
Davis, 65, of Miller Lane, Manchester was charged with aggravated assault, aggravated burglary and kidnapping.
According to a report by Coffee County Sheriff’s Deputy David Reed, Davis had agreed to rent a bedroom from Charles Droysen and Mary Abel on May 21 but returned on May 23 armed with a pistol and told the couple that he wanted his “stuff” back. When he entered the house he, according to the deputy’s report, asked Droysen where his baseball bat was, which he normally kept in the house. He also allegedly kicked the man. Droysen then left the house.
Davis then is accused of waving the pistol in the direction of Abel and told her he was getting his belongings, which he proceeded to do.
When Reed and Corporal Jim O’Neal arrived Davis was getting back out of his vehicle after placing some of the items in the car.
The officers then talked with all three people to get their version of what happened. After listening to the three of them, the officers looked in the trunk of Davis’ car and found several weapons and ammunition. He told the officers that he had been staying at his mother’s and she didn’t like the weapons in the house so he had placed them in the trunk.
The officers then drove Davis to the Coffee County Jail and charged him. He is being held under a $35,000 bond and is to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court July 6. (Tullahoma News)
ATV Catches Fire At Local Gas Station
On Saturday Corporal Jim O’Neal of the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department was in route to answer a call when he drove by Ben’s Lakewood Market, 53 Lakewood Park Drive. O’Neal observed a small four wheeler on fire in the parking lot and it was fully engulfed. He advised the Coffee County Communications Center of the incident and asked for the fire department to be in route due to the close proximity of diesel tanks and gas pumps to the fire.
A bystander, John Foster ran to the incident and removed the pump nozzle and pushed the four wheeler down the parking lot to an area where other damage to property would not occur.
Several attempts were made to extinguish the fire prior to the New Union Fire Department’s arrival and it had been reduced in size when they arrived and the firemen were able to extinguish the fire completely.
The Yamaha 50 cc four wheeler was a total loss and belonged to a female living at 75 Vista Dr. She advised that she was filling the tank with fuel with the engine running when it caught fire at the pump.
No injuries were reported.
Rebates and No Rate Increases From ERPUD
As Elk River Public Utility District prepares to wrap up FY2015 and pass its FY2016 budget, general manager Mike Gundersen says that gas customers can expect fiscal-year-end rebates again this year and no rate increases for the year to come.
In fact, the rebate amount will effectively credit customers for two month’s service charges, returning approximately $400,000 to its customers.
Residential customers, who pay between $9 and $12 each month depending on service, will see their bills drop by $18 and $24 respectively in June.
Industrial processing customers are most likely to notice the rebate without any such notation. Those customers, who pay a minimum $200 charge each month, will see a $400 drop in June.
Large commercial customers, who pay a minimum $50 charge each month, will notice a $100 drop in June.
The last rate increase ERPUD came four years ago in July 2012.
Area and State Weekly Gas Prices
AAA forecasted that 33 Million Americans would drive 50 miles or more during the Memorial Day weekend. Those motorists saw the lowest gasoline prices for the holiday in up to five years. The average price in Tennessee is the lowest in five years; as the average was 12 cents lower than 2010.
“Oil and gas prices are much lower this year thanks to increased oil supply,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “This boosted disposable income which helped fuel the highest number of anticipated Memorial Day motorists in a decade.”
After peaking at $107.26 last year, the price of oil plunged as low as $45.19 this year per barrel, before rising 12% year-to-date and closing at $59.72 on Friday.
Tennessee’s average price is $2.48 and in Manchester the low price is $2.35 per gallon, in the Tullahoma area the low price is $2.36.
5/28/15 — Jack Lee Thomas
Funeral services for Mr. Jack Lee Thomas, age 75, of Manchester, will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with with Bro. Donald Gregory officiating.
Burial will follow in Hurricane Grove Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Mr. Thomas passed away Sunday evening at his residence, following an extended illness.
Jack was born in Coffee County, TN, the son of the late Samuel Clyde “Jim” and Katie Mai Gregory Thomas.
He began his life long career in the construction business in 1965, as co-owner of G & T Steel Erectors with his brother-in-law, Bob Gilley and his brother, Claude Thomas. He began his family construction businesses, Waco Steel Erectors and Cen-Ten Steel Erectors. These companies helped to erect buildings all over the southeastern United States. Jack had many business ventures during his life, including ownership in Holiday Marina in Franklin County, Cowboy’s in Tullahoma, and was also involved in the walking horse industry. Jack was an avid sportsman, enjoying fishing, hunting, archery and followed all Tennessee sports.
In addition to his parents, Jack was also preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Thomas; one daughter, Malinda Thomas; one granddaughter, Chrystal Good; three brothers, Claude, James “Bub” and Michael Thomas; and two sisters, Mary Lou Deal Smith and Thelma Jean Thomas.
He is survived by one son, Billy (Gina) Thomas of Manchester; two grandchildren, Joe Lee (Crystal) Good and Hope (Ryan) Barker, both of Manchester; seven grandchildren, Dustin and Hunter Good, Eli and Katie Gill, and Liam, Reid, and Kane Barker; two sisters, Virginia Lewis of LaVergne and Vicki Gilley of Manchester; two special caregivers, Willis Good and Greg Crowe; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
5/27/15 —- James Roy Stewart
Mr. James Roy Stewart, age 47 of Manchester, Tennessee passed away, Monday, May 25, 2015 at United Regional Medical Center in Manchester.
Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, May 27 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
Mr. Stewart, a native of Winchester was the son of the late Bunn Wilson and Fannie Cook Stewart. He had worked as a Tree Trimmer for many years. Mr. Stewart loved spending time with his family and enjoyed watching Nascar Racing.
He is survived by longtime partner, Debbie Copestick of Manchester, one brother, Bunn Stewart of Manchester; step son, Billy Copestick and his wife, Misty of Estill Springs; step daughter, Rhonda Havelin and her husband, Chris of Decherd; two sister-in-laws, Cheryl Bates and her husband, Rodney of Manchester and Ruthelma Jones and her husband, John of Manchester; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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