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02/05/15
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Police Say Coach Admits To Incident Involving 15 Year-Old Female
Bradley Newton Weir
According to Chief Investigator Billy Butler, “He cooperated and admitted to the incident that happened at his residence. According to police the incident occurred on January 29, 2015 at Weir’s residence on Hills Chapel Rd in Manchester. Butler added, the victim “had communicated about it to a friend and the friend got word to a parent and it snowballed from there and ended up in our laps.” “There were some text messages back and forth and pictures back and forth.” The investigator said that “when and if the grand jury gets this case, there will probably be other charges at that time.”
Weir faces a court date Feb. 17. He is free after posting bond that was set at $100,000.
Coffee County Director of Schools Dr. LaDonna McFall says that Weir has been suspended from all employment without pay. Weir, 44 was teaching Health and PE at the 9th grade Raider Academy along with his coaching duties at the high school. He was an assistant football coach with the high school in the fall. Weir was hired in May of last year after baseball coach Brent Whitlock resigned.
Assistant Coach John Spears has been named interim head coach.
The Manchester Police Department is continuing its investigation.
Tullahoma Police Searching For Suspect Involved In Theft
Tullahoma Police are searching for a man who held three men at bay with a pistol and took $1,500 from an apartment on Jefferson Street.
According to a report by Officer Holly Sparkman, Carl Parson said that he was a sleep on the couch when he heard a knock on the door. A male stated that he was a Tullahoma Police Officer and ordered him to open the door.
When the door was opened a male pushed his way into the apartment and pointed a pistol at Parsons. As this was happening two other individuals walked into the room and were ordered at gunpoint to a bedroom and onto the floor.
The assailant then allegedly started ransacking the room and located $1,500 in cash from a small box behind the bed in a diaper bag.
As the thief left the apartment he allegedly took Parson’s cell phone.
All three men told officer Sparkman that they knew the individual as he had been at the apartment several times.
Police searched for the alleged assailant but were unable to locate him.
Warrants have been obtained for the alleged thief and police are searching for him.
Report Highlights High Cost Of Substance Abuse Prevention In Tennessee
Research indicates early secure attachment in children as a way to deter the development of addictive personalities. Photo credit: S. Carson.
Tennessee taxpayers spent more than $3 billion in 2013 on the problem of substance abuse, according to a recently released report from Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP). While both the public and private sector continue to allocate funding for drug-treatment programs, a growing body of research indicates a person’s childhood lays the foundation for their propensity to be an addict. Susan Hammonds-White, a Nashville-licensed therapist, says early childhood environment is a key factor. “Connection is the essence of all human relationships,” she says. “We’re social beings. Children that are raised in an environment that provides an enriched, secure opportunity for attuned connection develop brains that are safer.” Hammonds-White and others point to examples of people given prescription pain medicine for an injury, but never become addicted, while the same drug is sought after by addicts. The ASAP report found that while environmental-prevention strategies can be effective, only 17 percent of state funding is directed at prevention, with the rest being used for treatment. Experts recommend that society works to foster early secure attachment in children, which offers them stability and trust as they grow. That support can be found in the form of free parent support groups and other community agencies. Hammonds-White says it’s important to remember the “origin of addiction” for most people. “It’s an honorable attempt at self-care that has gone wrong,” she says. “People don’t start out to be addicted. They start out using a substance or a process in some part because it covers up something they don’t want to experience at the moment. “According to the report, for every $1.00 spent on prevention of substance abuse, the state saves a little less than $5.00 in treatment.
Motlow College EMS Program Prepares For Paramedic Accreditation
Pat Hendrix, interim director of nursing and allied health, and Drew Hooker, emergency medical services program director, are in the process of preparing for the accreditation of Motlow College’s new paramedic program. The process is expected to be completed by the summer of 2016.
Motlow College is currently preparing for the accreditation of its new paramedic program, according to Drew Hooker, emergency medical services (EMS) program director at the College.
In 2014, Motlow received approval from the Tennessee Board of Regents to offer an associate of applied science degree in Paramedic and an Emergency Medical Paramedic certificate of credit. The college began offering the program to its students in the 2014 fall semester.
The program has successfully completed the first two steps of accreditation, the Initial Self Study Review (ISSR) and the Letter of Review.
The ISSR included an internal audit of the paramedic program in order to align the program with accreditation standards. Motlow compiled documentation of how faculty reviews and evaluates their students as well as how they teach their students the material.
The Letter of Review is authorization that the ISSR has been completed and that the college is approved to graduate classes. However, accreditation is not complete until evaluators perform a site visit.
The site visit will occur following the graduation of the first class. The process should be completed during the summer of 2016.
The Committee of Educational Programs of the EMS Professions handles the accreditation and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs is responsible for authorizing the program.
For more information about the EMS program at Motlow, contact Drew Hooker at 931-433-9342 or at dhooker@mscc.edu.
2/6/15 —— BETTY NAIOMA FOSTER KEELING
Betty Naioma Foster Keeling, age 80, passed away on February 4, 2015 at her home in Manchester, Tennessee with her loving family by her side.
Mrs. Keeling retired from the Coffee County Communications Center and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Manchester. She was always active in sports, playing as a guard for the All Central TN Basketball Conference for Central High School during her high school years and bowling during the 1960’s-1970’s. She continued her love of sports being a Braves Baseball fan and Lady Vols Basketball fan. Mrs. Keeling also loved quilting, having completed some thirty hand stitched quilts. She will always be remembered as a marvelous cook known for her lengendary banana pudding, the banana nut cake version which she invented, lasagna, peanut butter balls, german potato salad, peanut brittle, home made “chex mix” and many other dishes.
Mrs. Keeling was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wayne Keeling; parents, Malcolm Henry Foster and Ruby Earline Crouch Foster; paternal grandparents, John T. Foster and Minnie Norton Foster; maternal grandparents, Frank M. Crouch and Gracie Basham Crouch; and sister, Helen Geneva Rogers.
She is survived by her daughter, Melinda R. Keeling of Chapel Hill, TN; sons, Joell P. Keeling (Pat) of Manchester, TN and Gregory M. Keeling (Ginger) of Manchester, TN; sisters, Billie M. Earls and Ruby Jane L. Wimberley both of Manchester, TN; brother, Malcolm “Mike” H. Foster (Becky) of Manchester, TN; eight grandchildren, Courtney R. Keeling, Jarod W. Keeling, Chelsea L. Keeling, Joell P. Keeling, Mitchell P. Keeling, Cory T. Keeling, Patrick S. Keeling and Andrew G. Keeling (Joanna); and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be on Friday, February 6, 2015 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Central Funeral Home.
The Funeral Service will be conducted following the visitation on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home with Brother Ray Marcrom officiating.
Burial will be at the Blanton’s Chapel Cemetery.
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.
2/7/15 —– MARGARET BRAZIER
MARGARET BRAZIER, age 76, of Belvidere, Tenn., departed this life, Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at her residence.
Margaret was born on September 8, 1938 in the Lexie Crossroads community to the late Woodrow and Lena Walker.
Margaret was a homemaker and was retired from E & B Carpet Mill. Mrs. Brazier enjoyed going to church at Gum Springs Baptist Church in Flintville, Tenn. where she was a member. She also enjoyed watching T.V., reading, and working with crafts. One of Margaret’s favorite things to do was cook. Mrs. Brazier loved and cherished all of her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brazier is preceded in death by a brother, George Buddy Walker, and one daughter, Lena Ophelia Brazier.
Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, James Donald Brazier of Belvidere, sons; Donnie Brazier of Pelham, Tenn., Jimmy Brazier of Belvidere, daughters; Sherry Maxwell and her husband, Dwight of Huntland, Tenn., Sandra Dunn and her husband, Larry of Estill Springs, Tenn. and Pam Daniel of Ardmore, TN, 8 grandchildren; Chrissy (Travis) Fulmer, Leeanna (Steven) Napick, Maranda Brazier, Andrea (Kermit) Reed, Andy Maxwell, Heather Dunn, James Dunn, and Kimmy (J.K.) Herd, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 6, 2015 at Grant Funeral Services from 4:00-8:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Leo Smith, Sr. and Rev. Winford Staten, officiating.
Interment will follow in Owens Chapel Cemetery with Larry Dunn, James Dunn, Travis Fulmer, Dwight Maxwell, Claudie Van, Sam Walker, Andy Maxwell, and J.K. Herd serving as pallbearers.
Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
2/7/15 —— Robert Bryson “Bo” Winton Jr.
Funeral services for Robert Bryson “Bo” Winton Jr., age 46, of Tullahoma will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday at Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Hoover’s Grove Cemetery in Moore Co.
Visitation with the family will be held from 3:00 till 9:00 PM Friday evening at Tullahoma Funeral Home.
The family request that memorial donations be made to Tullahoma Funeral Home to help in Bo’s honor.
Bo passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bo was born in Tullahoma and had a successful plumbing career for most of his adult life.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Yancy and Ada Winton, maternal grandparents, Delbert and Dorothy Cates, mother, Martha Cates Winton, great uncle and aunt, Robert and Fada Mae Eggleston.
He is survived by his father, Robert B. Winton Sr., brother, Joel C. Winton, sister, Sandra Leanne Winton, children, Elizabeth McCall Winton, Brittany Renee Winton, Robert Bryson Winton III, Brianna Lynn Winton and Kailey Diane Szymanski, nephew, Cameron Robertson, nieces, Ally Robertson and Holly Winton, aunts and uncles.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Bo Winton.
2/7/15 —– Vivian A Rollins
Vivian A Rollins, age 58 of Lynchburg, Tennessee passed away, Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Harton Regional Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 7 at 11 AM at the Daves- Culbertson Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Taylor officiating.
Burial will follow at 2:30 PM at the Gallatin City Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 9 AM till 11 AM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
Miss Rollins, a native of Manchester, was the daughter of the late Elwood Luther and Omie McClure Rollins.
She was a member of the First Church of Jesus Christ of Tullahoma. She loved to visit and have fun with her family and friends. She also loved reading her Bible.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Johnny Gonzales, who passed away in 1997; one daughter, Kristy Gonzales, who passed away in 2002 and two brothers, Jake and Junior Rollins.
Miss Rollins is survived by four sons, Charles Hegwood and his wife, Sheron of Lynchburg, James Hegwood and his wife, Kelly of Lynchburg, Charles Gilliam of Estill Springs and Daniel Gilliam and his wife, Kayla of Manchester; four sisters, Angela Gonzales of Clearlake, CA, Octavia Hegwood Thomas and her husband, Richard of Arlington, TX, Shonda Wilson of Estill Springs and Amber Gonzales Carter and her husband, Mickey of Manchester; one brother, Ronnie Rollins and his wife, Brenda of Normandy; one sister, Francis Frazier and her husband, Herschel of Normandy; special friend, Sherry Kurt of Lynchburg; twenty five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made to Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS