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Two Fatal Accidents In Coffee County
Manchester Police officer Trey Adcock responded to the scene of an accident involving a car and a pedestrian around 5:30pm Friday afternoon. Adcock found a white Kia vehicle that was damaged including a shattered windshield on Hwy 55 in front of United Regional Medical Center.
Adcock said he talked with the driver of the Kia and she said she knew she struck something but did not know what it was. The female said she pulled over and exited the vehicle and that’s when she saw a person in the roadway. The person that was hit was identified as 70 year-old James Nelson Brewer of Manchester.
When Adcock arrived on the scene an ambulance was already at the location and had Brewer loaded and providing medical treatment. Coffee County EMS transported Brewer to United Regional Medical Center where a short time later he was pronounced deceased from multi-trauma injuries.
Also on Friday afternoon the Tullahoma Police Department confirmed that a 10-year-old boy was killed in a car accident at the intersection of Freeman Street and Highway 55. No other information was provided.
Murder Trial Continued Until May 14, 2015
Judge Vanessa Jackson
The trial for Troy and Connie King has been continued until May 14.
Motions were made last week in court for the couple who are accused of murdering Thomas Colucci on Nov. 13, 2012 at his Maple Springs Road residence just outside Manchester.
The continuance was granted Friday during a special hearing before Circuit Court Judge Vanessa Jackson.
The continuance was granted due to the death of Public Defender Campbell Smoot, who was representing Troy King. Margo Kilgore will take over the defense of King and she needed “time to get up to speed” on the case. After hearing the request and noting that there are several other murder cases coming up next year the trial was delayed.
Attorney Chris Stanford who represents Connie King filed a motion for a bond reduction. Judge Jackson set Jan. 14 for the bond hearing. She is currently being held under a $500,000 bond. To keep her away from Troy King, she is currently housed in the Franklin County Jail.
Former Jailer Arrested
According to warrants a former female jailer, Jo Nannette Cole has been charged by the same people she worked for. Cole, 46 of Hillsboro worked as a jailer at the Coffee County Jail. She was arrested last Thursday for official misconduct.
Sheriff’s Sgt. Danny Ferrell investigated the incident.
According to warrants Cole was arrested after she picked up a baggy containing some 6 oz of tobacco from the ladies restroom in the lobby of the jail. She then allegedly took the package to a cell in the jail and gave the package to an inmate there.
ABLE Act: New Savings Options for Tennesseans with Disabilities
When the ABLE Act becomes law, people with disabilities will be able to save up to $100,000 to use for qualified expenses without losing their eligibility for government benefits. Photo credit: Rebecca Wilson/Flickr.
A bill aimed at promoting financial stability for individuals with disabilities now awaits the president’s signature after winning approval by the U.S. Senate. The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act allows people with disabilities to save money without jeopardizing their eligibility for Social Security and Medicaid benefits. That’s key for financial security and independence, says Melanie Bull, public policy director for the Tennessee Disability Coalition. “It allows you to live and lead a more productive life,” says Bull. “It gives you some economic self-sufficiency and allows you to have a lot more flexibility with your employment, your health care, supplementary income, things like that.” Under current law, a person with a disability can’t have assets worth more than $2,000 without forfeiting program eligibility. The ABLE Act allows for a savings account of up to $100,000. These accounts would accept deposits from the family and friends of an individual with disabilities. Carrie Hobbs Guiden, executive director of The Arc Tennessee, says they would also be tax-exempt when used for qualified expenses such as education, housing and health care. “So, if you have extra medications and you have to pay co-pays, and you can’t afford those, it would help for that,” she explains. “If you have a job and you’re able to work, but you don’t have transportation because you can’t drive, it would help you pay for a driver to get you to and from your job.” It’s estimated that about 170,000 Tennesseans will be able to work and grow their savings without fear of losing their benefits once the ABLE Act is signed into law.
12/21/14 —— Hervie Goodwin Jr.
Hervie Goodwin Jr., age 75 of Tullahoma passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Bynum officiating.
Burial will follow at Blanton’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be from 11 AM until the service time at 2 PM.
A native of Bedford, County, he was the son of the late James Hervie and Alice Wallace Goodwin.
He was a U S Army veteran. He retired from the Fulton County, Georgia Water Department.
Mr. Goodwin loved to attend yard sales and his favorite hobby was rabbit hunting.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James C. and Edgar Womack Goodwin and two sisters, Louise Haynes and Mary Jane Brown.
Mr. Goodwin is survived by one son, Phillip Wayne Goodwin and his wife, Robin of Valdosta, GA; special friend, Ann Hanes of Tullahoma; one brother, Tommy Goodwin and his wife, Barbara of Tullahoma and four sisters, Linda Bruce and her husband, Eddie of Normandy, Judy Echols of Tullahoma, Geneva Weaver of Tullahoma and Vera Reynolds of Tullahoma.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Raiders Fall in Opening Round of Red Raider Invitational
Red Raider Invitational trophies by Jetz Printing and Awards
Tied at 30 at the half, things looked good for the Red Raiders of Coffee County in their opening round game against Baylor in the Red Raider Invitational on Saturday afternoon. The final 16 minutes saw the Raiders shooting touch go cold as Baylor outscored Coffee County 36 to 7 in the second half to take the 66 to 37 win. Coffee County was led in scoring by Peyton Talley who finished with 10 points while Tyrese McGee added 6 points off the bench to earn the Gateway Tire and Service Center player of the game honors. With the loss, the Raiders will play the 2:30 PM game on Monday as they will take on Holloway out of Murfreesboro.
Lady Raiders Finish Christmas Tournament with 2 and 1 Record
CHS senior Tyger Fenton in recent action. Photo by John StClair – johnstclairphoto.com
Basketball is known as a game of match ups. Friday night, the Lady Raiders of Coffee County took on the Raptors of Ravenwood in the Central Magnet Christmas Tournament in Murfreesboro facing a serious size match up problem. Injuries and illness had limited the Lady Raider depth in the post, and 3 first half fouls on Cameron Davis led to a severe size disadvantage for the Lady Raiders as they fell by a final of 51 to 38. Davis and Sara Brown led Coffee County in scoring with 12 points each while Tyger Fenton added 9 points. Fenton played well on the defensive end and her all around game earned her the Gateway Tire and Service Center player of the game honors.
The Lady Raiders came back on Saturday morning to take on Kingwood Christian out of Huntsville, AL. The Lady Raiders roared out to a 20 point halftime lead and coasted to a 54 to 44 win. Sara Brown had 4 three point baskets in the game to finish with a team high 16 points. Tyger Fenton had 2 three’s to finish with 15 points and McKenzie Morgan netted 8 points. The Saturday morning win gave the Lady Raiders a 2 and 1 record in the tournament and improved their overall record to 8 and 7 on the season. The Lady Raiders will be off until January 2nd when they host Warren County at the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gymnasium.
12/19/14
Birthdays:
Tony Campbell – 51 – Pizza Winner!
Weekly Birthday Winner Birthday Cake from Food Lion: Brenda Cook
Weekly Anniversary Winners Flowers by Michael: Brent & Becky Carter
12/22/14 —- Michael Rodgers Collier
Mr. Michael Rodgers Collier, age 84, of Tullahom
a, TN., passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville, TN.
He was the son of the late Elkin Rodgers and Lula Barnard Collier.
He was a United States Army Veteran, having served his Country in the Korean Conflict and receiving a Bronze Star for his military service. Mr. Collier had a love for flying and aviation, was an award winning model airplane enthusiast, and enjoyed gardening. Over the years he had coached little league baseball and helped with Boy Scouts in Tullahoma. He was a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and received his Masters Degree from UTSI. He was retired from AEDC, where he had worked as an Engineer, but had also worked for GE in Indianapolis, Boeing at Eglin Field Airforce Base in Florida, Vandenberg Airforce Base in California, Seattle, WA., and New Orleans, LA.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter in law Tami Collier.
He is survived by his wife Betty Collier of Tullahoma, two sons Mike Collier of Chattanooga, TN., Steve (Andre) of Crossville, TN., daughter Carole (Tim) Sharp of Hartselle, AL., grandchildren Pete Sharp, Drew Collier, T.J. Wilson, Brian Sharp, two brothers Joe (Judy) Collier of Arab, AL., and David (Kathy) Collier of Kennesaw, GA., nephews Jeff and Joey Collier, and aunt Mary Collier.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday, December 21, 2014 from 4 PM until 7 PM in the Chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will begin at 11 AM on Monday, December 22, 2014, in the Chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home, with Rev. Paul Purdue officiating.
Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma, TN.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to FUMC of Tullahoma, or a charity of your choice.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Michael Rodgers Collier.
12/21/14 —— Charlotte Parker Crowell
Funeral services for Charlotte Parker Crowell, age 90 of Manchester will be conducted Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Brother Benny Benjamin and Brother Ray Marcrom officiating.
Interment will follow at New Beechgrove Cemetery.
Mrs. Crowell passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at her home in Manchester.
She was born September 30, 1924 in Beechgrove, Tennessee the daughter of the late Bud Lee Parker and Thelma Alice Cathey Parker.
She will always be remembered as a loving and caring person by all who knew her. In earlier years, she enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family. She was also an avid basketball fan.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Burrell H. Crowell, Sr., and a brother, Harold Parker.
Survivors include five children, Martha Bivens and husband, Bob of Elizabethtown, KY; Cathey Buttram and husband, Joe of Lewisburg, WV; Burrell H. Crowell, Jr., “Bud” of Manchester, TN; Lee Lynn Crowell-Payne, of Fredericksburg, VA; and Richard L. Crowell and wife, Sofia of Lake Worth, FL; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother Dudley Parker of Beechgrove, TN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Beechgrove Cemetery Fund, c/o Crystal Brandon, P.O. Box 26, Beechgrove, TN 37018
COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS
HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY OF CHARLOTTE PARKER CROWELL.