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10/11/14 — George Wendell Trussell

Mr. George Wendell Trussell, age 70 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed from this life on October 6, 2014 at Centennial Medical in Nashville, Tennessee surrounded by his loving family.

Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Lee and Mary Florence Payne Trussell, one daughter, Connie Brown, one brother James Clifford Trussell, and two infant brothers.

He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-one years, Wanda Trussell, one daughter, Sue Ireland and husband Robert of Georgia, one son, Robert Wendell Trussell of Manchester, Tennessee, one sister, Anna Sekulich and husband Tony of Tullahoma, Tennessee, two brothers, Ronny Lee Trussell of Decherd, Tennessee, Wayne Trussell of Manchester, Tennessee, four grandchildren, Lindsay Brown Winton and husband Josh of Manchester, Tennessee, Tanner Trussell of Hillsboro, Tennessee, Hannah Brown of Beechgrove, Tennessee, Jacob Trussell of Hillsboro, Tennessee, step-mother Ann Haynes and husband Kenneth of Tracy City, Tennessee, special friends, Richard and Karen Myers and Rachael Myers of Manchester, Tennessee, Marion and Kay Hill and Halie and Matthew Hill of Columbia, Tennessee, his Church family at Faith Free Will Baptist Church, and several nieces, nephew, cousins and dear friends also survive.

Mr. Trussell was a member of the Faith Free Will Baptist Church in Manchester where he served as Pastor for thirty-one years. During his ministry he served as Pastor at the Loyal Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Columbia, Tennessee, the New Salem Free Will Baptist Church in Colquitt, Georgia and the Pelham Free Will Baptist Church in Pelham, Tennessee. Wendell enjoyed fishing and family time. His faith and his family were his life. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and loved him.

Funeral Services for Mr. Wendell Trussell will be conducted on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel will Pastor Brandon Stutts officiating.

Burial will follow in the Blanton Chapel Cemetery, Coffee County, Tennessee.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel, Manchester, Tennessee.

COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY OF WENDELL TRUSSELL.

Gas Prices Fall Below $3 Per Gallon

Drivers across the United States paid the lowest September gas prices since 2010. The national average was $3.39 per gallon, which was about 13 cents less than last year and 44 cents cheaper than 2012. Today’s national average is $3.27.
Throughout September, the average price in Tennessee was $3.17, which was 56 cents less than last year and 47 cents cheaper than 2012. Tennessee’s average today is $3.07.
“Gas prices typically slide in September as the busy driving season ends and because many stations begin selling less costly winter-blend gasoline on September 16,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Gas prices generally have been less expensive than in recent years due to the dramatic boom in North American petroleum production.
The low price per gallon in Manchester is $2.99 and in Tullahoma it’s $2.98.

Gov. Bill Haslam Questions State’s Unemployment Rate

Gov. Bill Haslam

Republican Gov. Bill Haslam is questioning why Tennessee’s unemployment rate remains well above the national level.
The most recent national unemployment rate released Friday was 5.9 percent – the lowest level since July 2008, in the middle of the Great Recession. Meanwhile, Tennessee’s jobless rate was 7.4 percent in August.
Haslam says Tennessee is among the top states adding new jobs and that the state is not adding a large number of new claims for unemployment benefits. That’s why the governor says “it’s a little hard to understand” why Tennessee has been unable to whittle away at the unemployment rate.
Haslam says he has asked some economists to look into the statistics to see if they can find an explanation for Tennessee’s high unemployment rate.

Inspirational Speaker and Former Vol Inky Johnson To Speak At Motlow

Inky Johnson

Inspirational speaker, author, and budding media personality Inky Johnson will bring his positive message of hope and perseverance to Motlow College on Wednesday, Oct. 22, as part of Motlow’s observance of National Employment Disability Awareness Month. The public is invited to hear Johnson at 10:50 a.m. in Room 105 inside the Marcum Technology Center on the Moore County campus.
In 2006 while playing football for the University of Tennessee, Johnson suffered a life-threatening injury on the field against Air Force. Attempting to tackle Air Force running back Justin Handley, Johnson thrust his shoulder into the player’s body which caused traumatic injury to Johnson’s nerves. While the injury left Johnson’s right arm completely paralyzed and ended his playing career, it did not discourage.
His book, an autobiography titled, “Inky: An Amazing Story of Faith and Perseverance,” was released in 2011 and can be purchased at any major book retail or online outlet.
In August, Johnson spoke to the Tullahoma High School football team during a dinner sponsored by the Tullahoma Quarterback Club. He spoke to the players about leadership and service outside of football. “Who you are as a person is way more important than who you are as a football player,” said Johnson. “I’m bringing you this message not for the game of football, although I love the game of football. I want you guys to be great role models. I want you to be great husbands. I want you guys to be great men. I want you to be able to go out in your community and contribute and lead in such a way that people look at you and are willing to follow.” Follow Johnson on social media outlets, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube at Inky Johnson. He shares his ‘InkSpirations’, which are daily recordings featuring his inspirational thoughts and insights, at www.soundcloud.com/mortgage-investors-group. For more about Johnson’s appearance at Motlow, contact Sonya Hood, director of disability services and testing, by calling 931-393-1765 or emailing shood@mscc.edu.

“Bark In The Park” Is Saturday In Tullahoma

The Tullahoma Animal Shelter will hold their 11th Annual Bark in the Park fundraiser on October 11, 2014 from 10am until 2pm at Waggoner Park in Tullahoma. Join us for a day of fun while we raise money for medical care for the dogs in the shelter. For more information, please call Teresa Holt at 454-9580.
“This will be a great day to be in Tullahoma,” said Mayor Lane Curlee. “Bark in the Park is a great way to support the Animal Shelter’s mission.”
The Tullahoma Animal Shelter is a truly unique facility. Not only is it a +no kill facility, but it also provides medical care for dogs. “If a dog comes to our facility needing medical attention, it will get the needed treatment,” said Animal Control Supervisor, Teresa Holt. Often animals are picked needing medicine or surgery. And bark in the park is their primary fundraiser for the veterinarian care.
Dogs and families will have fun, and the Tullahoma Animal Shelter is excited to welcome back many old friends to the event. Festivities planned include a silent auction, portraits, contests, demonstrations, games, $10 rabies and $15 microchip clinics, adoptable shelter dogs, a bounce house, food and much more.
Admission is free and tickets are available for purchase for games and food. T-Shirts will be on sale for $12.00.
Pets must be on a leash, wear their rabies tag, be current on vaccinations and under the owners control at all times, as the Tullahoma Animal Shelter cannot be liable for accidents or injury. All proceeds will be used to benefit the Tullahoma Animal Shelter to provide medical care for dogs in the shelter. So bring your dog and join in a day of fun for pets and owners alike. Contact Teresa Holt at 931-454-9580 or 931-454-1768 for more information about the event or to set up an animal related booth.

10/9/14 — Donald Baxter Wiser

Funeral services for Mr. Donald Baxter Wiser, age 76, of Hermitage, TN, formerly of Manchester, will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Horace Lee Jacobs officiating.

Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 AM until time of services on Thursday at the funeral home.

Mr. Wiser passed away Monday evening at Tennessee Veteran’s Home in Murfreesboro, TN, following a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Don was born in Manchester, TN, the son of the late Thomas Baxter and Minnie V. Pearl Williams Wiser.

Don served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a commercial construction superintendent with Paige & Crockett. Don enjoyed woodworking and was known as “a jack of all trades.” He was of the Church of Christ faith.

In addition to his parents, Don was also preceded in death by his loving companion, Dot Johnson; one brother, Edward Wiser; one sister, Barbara Jarrell; and one nephew, Timmy Wiser. He is survived by one sister, Paulette (Jimmy) Thompson of Murfreesboro; three nieces, Christy Jones, Jennifer (Butch) Jacoway, and Kim (Kevin) Slayton; two nephews, Mike (Genie) Jarrell and Jamie (Wendie) Thompson; friend and caregiver, Larry Helton; and his dog, Tanner.

Don’s family would like to extend a special thanks to the Veteran’s Hospital of Murfreesboro Hospice Unit for their loving care.

Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

10/6/14 —- Mattie L. Frazier

Mattie L. Frazier, age 64 of Shelbyville passed away Monday, October 6 at Heritage Medical Center in Shelbyville.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.

Visitation with the family will be from 1 PM until service time.

A native of Moore County, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Iva Christine Reed Brown.

She was a homemaker who loved to read, listen to gospel music and spend time with her family.

She is survived by three sons, David Frazier and his wife, Heather of Smyrna; Rob Frazier of Shelbyville and Corey Frazier of LaVergne; one daughter, Nicki Lopez and her husband, Julio of Hermitage; five sisters, Elaine Thompson of Shelbyville; Linda Endsley and her husband, Rod of Shelbyville, Alice Bingham and Janice Hawkins, both of Tullahoma and Sharon Isbell and her husband, Howard of Estill Springs; two grandchildren, Landon and Caitlin Frazier and one grandchild on the way.

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.