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11/14/14 —- Eva Drowns Sims

Eva Drowns Sims, age 86 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on November 11, 2014 at the United Regional Medical Center in Manchester.

Mrs. Sims was a homemaker and member of the Main Street Church of Christ in Manchester. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late George A. Sims, Jr., son, Ronald Sims and parents, Thomas P. Drowns and Esther Leech Drowns.

She is survived by her sons, Michael Sims of Manchester, TN and Allan Sims and his wife Maryann of Murfreesboro, TN; daughters, Beverly Brandon and her husband David of Nashville, TN and Barbara Sims of Manchester, TN; sister, Frances Latham of Murray, KY; brother, Harold Drowns of Benton, KY; six grandchildren, Rachel Gammon, Lindsey Mueller, Jeffrey Sims, Natalie Sims, Michael Bryan and Justin Bryan; eight great-grandchildren;and a host of other relatives and friends.

VISITATION

Thursday, November 13, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home in Manchester.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Friday, November 14, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens

OFFICIANT

Brother Alan Adams

CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.

11/15/14 —– Ethel Mae Shelton Vickers

Ethel Mae Shelton Vickers, age 92 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on November 10, 2014 at the NHC Healthcare Center in Murfreesboro, TN.

Mrs. Vickers was born in Beech Grove, Tennessee to her parents, the late John Wesley Shelton and Edith Jane Brown Shelton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, the late Earnest Houston Vickers and brothers, John Wesley Shelton, Jr. and William Jesse Shelton.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Kate Finley of Manchester, TN; one granddaughter, Sharon Butler and her husband Sam of Christiana, TN; one grandson, Michael Johnson and his wife Kay of Morrison, TN; four great-grandchildren, Dillon Johnson, Mikayla Johnson, Cole Butler and Brayden Johnson; sisters, Mary Ruth Walls of Rockvale, TN and Christine Wilhoite of Winchester, TN; sister-in-laws, Naola Shelton of Hillsboro, TN and Ruby Shelton of Manchester, TN; and a host of other relatives and friends.

VISITATION

Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home in Manchester

FUNERAL SERVICE

Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Central Funeral Home Chapel

OFFICIANT

Jerry Wilhoite

BURIAL

Farrar Hill Cemetery

CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.

Human Remains Found On Monday Are Male

We have an update on the human remains discovered by squirrel hunters on Arnold Air Force Base property, authorities say the remains are from a male.
Coffee County Sheriff Steve Graves said Tuesday that the Manchester Police Department has taken the lead on the investigation since officers have been searching for a missing man for a few years.
MTSU’s Forensic Anthropology Search and Rescue Team under Dr. (Hugh) Berryman were in town this week to retrieve the remains. Along with MTSU, medical examiners and forensics teams will study the remains further.
Manchester Police say DNA profiles had been forwarded to a lab in Texas, and that the remains should be identified, hopefully sometime next week.

Undocumented High School Students Will Not Receive Tennessee Promise Free Education

Undocumented high school students will not be able to take advantage of Tennessee Promise, the state’s new free community college program.
Before getting state funding, students must apply for federal financial aid. But undocumented students are not eligible for it.
Some immigrants had hoped it would be different. The governor’s speech introducing Tennessee Promise said “every student” would be able to attend two years of community college or college of applied technology for free.
A spokeswoman for the governor said he was referring only to eligible students.
Motlow College had over 2,000 students sign up for the program.
Tennessee has about 6,000 high school students who are undocumented, according to the Migration Policy Institute.

Two-Generation Approach Key to Success for Low-Income TN

A dual focus on both kids and their parents is needed to ensure a brighter future for children across Tennessee living in low-income families, according to a new report. Photo credit: Lindsey Turner/Flickr.

The quarter-million young children in Tennessee who are growing up in low-income families can succeed in life, but a new report says the best way to get them on the right path requires a focus on both the kids and their parents. It’s called a two-generation approach, and the report outlining the method calls for high-quality early education for kids and access to job training, career paths and other tools for parents. “What’s important about this report is that the two-generation approach is really a lens and not a specific program,” said Linda O’Neal, executive director of the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. “It focuses on helping children do better by helping their parents. We know that successful parents help children thrive and, together, they contribute to a stronger economy.” The report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation also points to the importance of skills training and education, and says in nearly 80 percent of low-income families with young children, parents do not have a postsecondary degree. Among the local programs expected to make a significant impact on that lack of education in some families, O’Neal cited the Tennessee Promise scholarship. It covers all the tuition and fees for high school graduates who want to attend one of the state’s community or technical schools. “This has great potential to assist young families in improving their education and developing jobs skills,” she said. “The number of applicants has far exceeded expectations, and I think it’s a very positive indication of the desire both parents and their children have to improve their prospects for success.” About 56,000 students already have applied for the Tennessee Promise scholarship, which will be awarded for the first time to the class of 2015. There is no limit on the number of students who can take part, although to keep the scholarship they must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or better and complete eight hours of community service each term. The report, “Creating Opportunity for Families: A Two-Generation Approach,” is online at AECF.org.

Motlow Thanksgiving Schedule

Motlow College will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday from Thursday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Nov. 30, according to college officials. The closing applies to computer labs, libraries and other facilities at all Motlow College campuses, including the Moore County campus and the Fayetteville, McMinnville and Smyrna centers. There will be no classes on Wednesday, Nov. 26, although Motlow facilities will remain open. Classes scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 27 through Saturday, Nov. 29 will also not be meeting. All classes will resume their normal schedules on Monday, Dec. 1.

Tullahoma Utilities Board to Honor Two Employees With Tree Memorial Ceremony

Tullahoma Utilities Board (TUB) will be honoring two past employees with a memorial tree planting ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Monday, November 17th at the Lions Club Park at 407 Lions Club Lane.
This year, TUB will honor Jesse Taylor and David Griffith. Mr. Taylor worked in the warehouse from 1975 to 1986. He passed away August 2, 2010.
Mr. Griffith was a TUB Board Member for many years. He passed away November 28, 2004.
TUB Forrester Monty Hawkins will plant two Red Oak trees in honor of these two men who served the city for many years. This particular type of tree grows well in our area and develops into a beautiful specimen. Red Oaks can attain a height of 140 feet and live for approximately 500 years.
Family members of the recipients, as well as several TUB staff and board members, will be in attendance to honor the hard work and years of dedication that they gave to the city.
TUB invites anyone who knew Jesse Taylor or David Griffith to attend the ceremony and help honor them.

11/15/14 —- Mr. Harold Bart Piercy, Sr.

Mr. Harold Bart Piercy, Sr., age 79, of Murfreesboro, TN., passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014, at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital.

He was born in Jasper, TN., and was the son of the late Carroll Baldwin and Nina Irene Parker Piercy.

He was retired from The Rochelle Center in Nashville where he worked as a teacher. He loved collecting and working on old cars and hot rods. He enjoyed drag racing and bowling and deeply loved his family. He was a member of Franklin Road Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, TN.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Ann Piercy, his son Harold Piercy, and brothers C.B., Rex, and Sammy Piercy.

He is survived by one son Gary Lee Piercy of Antioch, TN., one daughter Monica Piercy Fyke of Murfreesboro, TN., grandchildren DeAnna Nicole Austin, Brandon Charles Fyke, Travis Lee Piercy, Dustin Piercy, and Shawn Piercy, great grandchildren Brooklynn DeAnn Austin, Jaxen Cochran, Aydin Rhys Piercy, brother Carter (Sherry) Piercy, sisters JoeAnn Piercy and Nan Piercy, several cousins, and many friends.

Visitation with the family will be 9:30 until 11:00 Saturday morning, November 15, 2014, in the Chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home.

Graveside Services will follow at 11:30 at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma, TN.

Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Harold Bart Piercy, Sr.

11/15/14 —— Ann Ruth Thames Piercy

Mrs. Ann Ruth Thames Piercy, age 78, of Murfreesboro, TN., passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014, at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital.

She was born in Jasper, AL., and was the daughter of the late Cecil B. and Lois Key Thames.

She had worked hard all of her life taking care of her home and her family. She loved to bowl, sew, cook, and clean, but most of all she enjoyed praying. Her family meant everything to her. Mrs. Piercy was a member of Franklin Road Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, TN.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Harold Bart Piercy, her son Harold Piercy, two brothers Charles and Gene, and a sister Sarah.

She is survived by one son Gary Lee Piercy of Antioch, TN., one daughter Monica Piercy Fyke of Murfreesboro, TN., grandchildren DeAnna Nicole Austin, Brandon Charles Fyke, Travis Lee Piercy, Dustin Piercy, and Shawn Piercy, great grandchildren Brooklynn DeAnn Austin, Jaxen Cochran, Aydin Rhys Piercy, sister Betty (Billy Ray) Wilson, Mildred (Charles) Tetley, several cousins, and many friends.

Visitation with the family will be 9:30 until 11:00 Saturday morning, November 15, 2014, in the Chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home.

Graveside Services will follow at 11:30 at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma, TN.

Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Ann Ruth Thames Piercy.

Brianna Jones Signs To Play College Softball

Brianna Jones signs with the Southern Illinois Salukis. Her parents watching proudly as she signs… Photo by Barry West

Wednesday afternoon at Coffee County High School Senior Brianna Jones who pitches for the Lady Raiders signed to play college softball. Jones signed with Southern Illinois. Saluki softball coach Kerri Blaylock said of Jones, “She is a great pitcher and a greater competitor. She will make an impact on this program immediately.”
Brianna Jones is a three-time District 8AAA Pitcher of the Year and a three-time All-District honoree. She ranked fifth in the nation with 372 strikeouts in 2014 and was an All-Midstate honoree in 2013 and 2014. In three years of high school, Jones has already broken her school record for career strikeouts with 906. Her career record is 57-19 and has a career ERA of 0.75. In club ball with the Tennessee Fury, Jones’ team won the 14-and-under ASA National Championship and also the 16-and-under ASA Gold National Championship.

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