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11/2/14 —— HAROLD “Harley” SPEARS
SPEARS, Harold B. “Harley”, Jr., age 69 of Hillsboro, Tennessee passed away on October 27, 2014 in Overton County, Tennessee resulting from an accident.
He was a retired Professional Truck Driver having received three individual One Million Miles Safety Awards during his career. He was recently driving part-time for the Frank Garretson Farm. He graduated from the Manchester Central High School in 1964 and served in the United States Air Force as a member of the Red Horse Civil Engineers. He was initially stationed in San Antonio, TX, attended Technical School in Amarillo, TX and after serving a term in Vietnam, he returned to Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, TX to complete his military career.
Harold or “Harley” as his friends knew him, loved motorcycles and was a skilled craftsman.
He was born in McMinnville, TN to his parents, the late Harold Buford Spears, Sr. and Sammie Christine Bryan Spears.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon Morgan Spears of Hillsboro, TN; son, Jon M. Spears and his wife Cheri of Manchester, TN; granddaughter, Morgen Elizabeth Spears of Manchester, TN; sister, JoAnn Goodman of Nolensville, TN; nephew, Gregory & Alethea Goodman of Nolensville, TN; niece, Donna & Scott Merritt of Hermitage, TN; and one great-niece and five great-nephews. He is also survived by his loving wife’s family, mother-in-law, Katherine Morgan; sister-in-law, Donna & Phil Fletcher; sister-in-law, Charlotte & Jimmy Bush; brother-in-law Revice & Pam Morgan; brother-in-law, Thomas Morgan; six nephews; one niece; three great-nieces; two great-nephews; and many beloved cousins, other relatives and friends.
He will also be missed by his and Morgen’s dog, Lollipop. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN.
The Funeral Service will be conducted on Sunday afternoon, November 2, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Central Funeral Home with Brother Ray E. Marcrom officiating.
Burial will follow at the Prairie Plains Church of Christ Cemetery in Hillsboro with United States Air Force Military Honors.
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements
10/28/14
Birthdays:
Damon Diehl – 18 – Pizza Winner!
Grace Vaughn – 70, Don Vance – 61
Janice Qualls
Anniversaries: Sammy & Silvia Thompon – 16th!
10/27/14
Birthdays:
Steve Anderson – 52 – Pizza Winner!
Steve Graves, Alva Johnson – 78,
Logan Wilson – 8, Clara Mae Barnes – 81
10/30/14 —- BETTY JO HARGROVE PANTER
BETTY JO HARGROVE PANTER, departed this life on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at The Willows at Winchester, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, following an extended illness.
She was born in Ardmore, Alabama on June 12, 1934. 
Mrs. Panter was a beautician when her children were young, she operated her own shop in her home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Estill Springs, She served many years on the Planning Commission Board for the City of Estill Springs. Mrs. Panter worked beside her husband as Bookkeeper at their family business, Panter Garage & Auto Parts.
Mrs. Panter is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Robert Panter, Sons; David (Mitzie H.) Panter all of Estill Springs, Mike (Nancy) Panter of Winchester, sister, Marcella Brannan of California, Grandchildren; Kely Foster of Belvidere, David Panter, Jr. of Irvine, Cal., Stephanie Davis of Estill Springs, Megan Chiriboga of Hampstead, NC and Jordan Panter of Winchester, Tenn., Great-grandson, Chase Vickers of Tullahoma, Great-great-granddaughter, Isabella Grace Vickers.
Visitation for Mrs. Panter will be held from 5:00-9:00 on Wednesday Evening in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services.
Services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Thursday, October 30, 2014, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Jim Patton, officiating.
Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Gardens in Winchester.
Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
10/29/14 —– Robert “Bob” Smith
Robert “Bob” Smith, 84, passed away peacefully at Kindred Hospital in Nashville, TN., Thursday, October 23, 2014.
He was born April 12, 1930, in Lanett, Alabama, and was preceded in death by his parents, Lorraine and Tom Smith, both of West Point, GA, and his only brother Ben “Tommy” Smith of San Diego, CA.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Florence “Tut” Smith and two daughters, Lori (Paul) Bernkopf and Susan (Ron) Hayes, both of Melbourne, FL.
Mr. Smith spent five years in the U.S.A.F. as an all weather interceptor jet pilot. He then returned to Auburn University and graduated from the School of Engineering. He worked for Westinghouse prior to coming to A.E.D.C., where he retired in 1991 after working for 33 years.
Mr. Smith was an Eagle Scout and a scout leader for many years. He was active in the First United Methodist Church and his hobbies, other than his family, were fishing, golfing, and swimming.
It was Mr. Smith’s wishes that he be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, October 29, 2014, in the Chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Purdue and Bill Bethmann officiating.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Robert E. Smith.
Beechgrove Man Charged With Statutory Rape
Andrew James Kemock intake photo.
A 25-year-old Beechgrove man was arrested on Sunday (Oct. 26) on charges of statutory rape following an incident at a Manchester motel.
According to a warrant obtained by Investigator Butch Stewart, Andrew James Kemock is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old in the parking lot of the Regency Inn located on Expressway Drive in Manchester.
He is also accused of sexually assaulting the girl again in a wooded area behind the motel.
Kemock was booked into the Coffee County Jail under a bond of $125,000. Kemock’s bond was lowered to $20,000 on Tuesday.
Franklin County Man Arrested For Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Aggravated Arson and More
John W. Worley intake photo
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office personnel placed John Worley in custody late Monday afternoon. Worley was transported to the Franklin County jail and booked on Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Aggravated Arson, Violation of a Protective Order and Stalking charges. Worley is currently being held on $250,000.00 bond.
Moore County Authorities Looking For The Public’s Help
Photo of man wanted for questioning.
Investigators with the Metro Moore County Sheriff’s Department are searching for a person they want to question in this case.
The picture on our website is that of a male the investigators want to speak to. If you know the person in the photos, or have details of this crime that took place at Dollar General in Lynchburg, please contact Investigators Shane Taylor, or Mike Rainey at Metro Moore County Sheriff’s Department. Call 931-759-7323, your call will be kept confidential.
Gas Prices Fall To a 46 Month Low
Nationwide motorists are paying the cheapest price at the pump since 2010. The average price of gas has now fallen below the $3 mark in seventeen states. Tennesseans are enjoying the second lowest gas prices in the nation.
The national average for a gallon of unleaded gasoline is $3.05, down 6 cents over last week. Only one state is selling gas cheaper than Tennessee where the average is down 12 cents at $2.77 a gallon.
In Coffee County gas prices continue to fall this week. In Manchester the low price has dropped to $2.69 per gallon and in Tullahoma the low price has dipped to $2.68.
You Only Have 2 Minutes To Escape a House Fire
PHOTO: Fire evacuation drills should be held in every home, according to a new safety campaign from the American Red Cross. Photo credit: Sean Marshall/Flickr.