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Lady Raiders and Jacob Prater Head To TSSAA State Golf Championships
Front row L-R Savannah Quick, Hollee Sadler and Jacque Crossland. Back row L-R Jacob Prater and Raider Head Coach Mike Ray… Photo by Tammy Prater
In boys play Jacob Prater shot even-par 72 over the 18-holes at Indian Hills to earn an individual spot in next week’s state tournament. Prater’s 72 was his low round of his career, placing him 3rd overall. Tanner Owens from Blackman was the boys winner.
9/27/14 —– Stuart Lynn Uselton
Stuart Lynn Uselton, 54, of Charlotte, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at CMC after a valiant battle with leukemia.
Stuart was a friend to all who knew him and a stranger to no one. A devoted husband, father, son, and brother, he was also a man with an extraordinary capacity for love, faith, and loyalty, who leaves behind many who will forever cherish his memory. An unwavering fidelity to his family, an unshakable faith coupled with limitless humor, wit and compassion for others — these qualities defined his life.
Born July 16, 1960, in Tullahoma, TN to Sam R. and Mary Lynn Uselton, Stuart was the middle of three siblings. A member of the Tullahoma High School graduating class of 1978, Stuart earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Accounting in 1982 and a Masters of Accountancy in 1983, both at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Stuart earned his CPA and worked for Cato Corporation since 2000, initially as Treasurer and most recently as Senior Vice President, Treasury, Tax, and Credit. Prior to that, Stuart was employed as Tax Director and Assistant Treasurer at Tractor Supply Co., Inc. and Tax Manager at D & T Partners LLP in Nashville, TN.
An Eagle Scout, Stuart was involved with Cub Scout Pack #79 and Boy Scout Troop# 79 as well as with his sons’ many sports teams. Stuart loved a good game of golf, a warm beach breeze and was one of the greatest Tennessee Volunteer fans ever! Go Vols, always wear your orange!
Stuart leaves behind to mourn his passing but to forever reflect with joy on the 18 years they spent together, the love of his life, Cindy Lynn Uselton. Stuart and Cindy were blessed with three children, all of whom “Fought the Fight” and “Kept the Faith” during his illness and are committed to each other and to Cindy in Stuart’s absence.
Graced with a gentle smile and a warm personality, Stuart leaves to carry on the very best of his qualities, an adoring family including his wife, Cindy; three sons, Connor, 15, twins Ethan and Alex, 10; his mother, Mary Lynn Uselton of Tullahoma, TN; one sister, Merry Kay Kirkland and husband Tommy of Alvarado, TX; in-laws, Don and Carol Lynn of Huntsville, AL; Karen and Drew Klasing of Charlotte, NC; Rob Lynn of Jacksonville, FL; and Cindi Lewis Uselton of Sherman, TX; adoring nieces and nephews, Caroline, Andrew and Will Klasing of Charlotte, NC, and Ridge Uselton and Sonny Myers of Sherman, TX; Matt Kirklandof Alvarado, TX and Lucas and Kayla Kirkland of Burleson, TX; a host of cousins, and a world of devoted friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ben David Uselton, and his father, Sam R. Uselton.
A gathering to celebrate Stuart’s was held at 2:00 p.m. with family friend, Matt Guzi presiding, on Sunday, September 21, 2014, at McEwen Pineville Chapel.
A second celebration of Stuart’s memory will take place in his hometown at First United Methodist Church, Tullahoma, TN, on Saturday, September 27th at 1:00 p.m with his Uncle, Dr. Kenneth Uselton and Rev. Paul Purdue officiating.
The family will receive visitors after the Memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made either to a college fund for Stuart’s sons (f/b/o Connor, Ethan and Alex Uselton) Checks to Cindy Uselton, mail to Morgan Stanley Attn: Rich Dorfman, 58 South Service Road- Ste. 400 Melvin, NY 11747 or to the Carolinas Hematology Research Fund, website: www.givecarolinas.org. The family wishes to extend special appreciation to the many doctors and nurses of the Levine Cancer Transplant Group for their loving care and heroic efforts on Stuart’s behalf.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Stuart Uselton.
9/23/14 —– Ed Randall Brandon
Funeral services for Mr. Ed Randall Brandon, age 69 of Manchester will be
conducted at 2 pm, Tuesday, September 23 at the Manchester Funeral Home
Chapel with Bro. Horace Lee Jacobs officiating.
Burial will follow in the Beechgrove Cemetery.
Visitation with the Brandon family will be from 5 pm until 9pm, Monday at
Manchester Funeral Home.
Mr. Brandon passed this life Saturday afternoon at his home surrounded by
his loving family.
Mr. Brandon was born in Beechgrove, Tennessee the son of the late Raymond
and Siba McCullough Brandon.
He was retired from Carrier and was a member of the Mt. View Church of Christ.
Mr. Brandon enjoyed driving his truck, gardening and operating his fruit and
vegetable stand.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a grandson, Charles
Randall Carter and by a brother, John Brandon.
His survivors are:
His wife of 36 years, Bonnie Ann Brandon of Manchester
2 daughters- Susan Brandon Randolph of Tullahoma and
Teresa Brandon Robbins of Hillsboro
Step Son- Chris (Dana) Grissom of McMinnville
Step Daughters- Shannon (Tim) Perry of McMinnville and
Elaine (Dave) Martin of McMinnville
Brother- Raymond “Buck” Brandon, Jr of Manchester
Sisters- Eunice (Clayton) Harmon of Beechgrove,
Geraldine (Eddie) Adcock of Manchester and Joyce (Bobby) Trail of Beechgrove
12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE BRANDON FAMILY
Coffee County Man Sentenced To Serve 24 Years In Prison
Last week Victor Stitt, 32, of Manchester, Tenn., was sentenced to serve 290 months in prison by the Honorable Harry S. Mattice Jr., U.S. District Judge. The sentence was the result of a conviction after a jury trial in April 2014.
During trial, the jury learned that Coffee County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a domestic violence assault call at the residence of Stitt’s then girlfriend, after receiving information that he had assaulted her and threatened her with a handgun. He had left the scene before the deputies arrived, but was later located at his family’s house in Cannon County, Tenn. At that time, Stitt was within arm’s reach of a handgun.
Stitt’s lengthy sentence was a result of his classification as an armed career criminal, which was based on his nine prior convictions for aggravated burglary. As a result, he faced a mandatory sentence of at least 15 years in prison.
The indictment and ensuing conviction of Stitt was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and Coffee County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Terra L. Bay and Meredith J. Edwards represented the United States at trial.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a comprehensive national strategy that creates local partnerships with law enforcement agencies to effectively enforce existing gun laws. It provides more options to prosecutors, allowing them to utilize local, state, and federal laws to ensure that criminals who commit gun crime face tough sentences. PSN gives each federal district the flexibility it needs to focus on individual challenges that a specific community faces.
Tennessee’s Unemployment Rate Goes Up In August
Tennessee’s unemployment rate for August was 7.4 percent, up from the July rate of 7.1 percent. That’s according to Tennessee Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips.
The national rate for August was 6.1 percent, down from 6.2 in July.
Over the past year, Tennessee’s unemployment rate decreased from 8.4 percent to 7.4 percent, while the national rate declined from 7.2 percent to 6.1.
• Total nonfarm employment increased 6,700 jobs from July to August. The largest increases occurred in accommodation/food services, administrative/support/waste services, and durable goods manufacturing.
• Over the year, nonfarm employment increased 59,000 jobs. The largest increases occurred in professional/business services, leisure/hospitality, and trade/transportation/utilities.
Make Sure You’re Using a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Fall is here, a time when many people attempt to reduce their home heating costs by using alternative heat sources and making their homes as air-tight as possible. Tennessee Department of Health officials say both tactics can increase the risk of deadly Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
“Every year we see emergency room visits and tragic deaths from carbon monoxide that can be prevented with greater awareness,” said Emergency Preparedness Director Paul Petersen. “We encourage Tennesseans to keep themselves and their family safe by using caution and taking steps to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.”
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas found in combustion fumes produced by small gasoline engines, stoves, generators, lanterns and gas ranges, or by burning charcoal or wood in a fireplace. Carbon monoxide from these sources can build up in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces, and people and animals in these spaces can be poisoned and can die from breathing the gas.
The first symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can include headaches, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain and confusion and are often mistaken for common winter illnesses such as severe colds and flu. Over time, exposure to carbon monoxide can cause brain damage and death.
The best way to protect yourself and your family from carbon monoxide poisoning is to install a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector on every level of your home. These work very much like smoke detectors, giving a loud beep or other signal when carbon monoxide is detected. The inexpensive devices are available at most hardware stores.
Other ways to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning include:
• Have your chimney inspected each year by a qualified person to make sure it is not blocked and that it ventilates properly.
• Never use a gas range, cook top or oven to heat a home.
• Never use a charcoal grill, hibachi, lantern or portable camping stove inside a home, tent or camper.
• Never run a generator, pressure washer or any gasoline-powered engine inside a garage, basement, crawlspace or other enclosed structure, even if the doors and windows are open.
• Never leave the engine running in a vehicle parked in an enclosed or partially enclosed space, such as a garage.
For life-threatening carbon monoxide poisoning, call 911. For other questions about carbon monoxide poisoning, call the Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Renovation Taking Place At The Manchester Arts Center
Renovation taking place at the MAC… Photo by Samantha Watters
Very Good Weekend For Lady Raider Volleyball
Brittany Williams serves the ball for Coffee County… Photo by Dennis Weaver
Titans Lose Former Teammate and Game
Rob Bironas kicking a field-goal as a Tennessee Titan. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Before the game the Titans learned that former All-Pro Titan kicker Rob Bironas was killed in a car crash Saturday night in south Nashville.
The accident happened in the 800 block of Battery lane around 11 p.m.
The crash occurred about a mile from Bironas’ home where police believe he was heading.
He signed with the Titans in 2005 as an unrestricted free agent and was released by the team in March.
Bironas holds the NFL record for most field goals in a single game after he successfully converted eight field goals against the Houston Texans in October of 2007.
Bironas also holds the Titans’ franchise record of 11 game-winning kicks during his career, including a 60-yard game winning kick against the Indianapolis Colts that remains the team’s longest field goal in franchise history.
He was the named the AFC Player of the Month in October of 2007 and to the Pro Bowl in 2008.
He led the Titans in scoring in both 2005 and 2006.
9/22/14 —– GERARD “JERRY” CHARTIER
GERARD “JERRY” CHARTIER, age 79, of Winchester, Tenn, departed this life on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Medical Center of Manchester following an extended illness.
Mr. Chartier was born on September 3, 1935 in Massachusetts to the late Victor and Jeanette Poirier Chartier.
Mr. Chartier was a Christian. He retired from United States Air Force. During his approximately twenty years in the Military, he served during the Vietnam War and his specialty title was Aircraft Maintenance Tech. He then was employed by the U.S. Postal Service and retired from the Decherd Post Office.
Mr. Chartier was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Chartier and son, Gerard Chartier, Jr.
He is survived by daughters; Donna (Kenneth) Lussier of Sandown, NH, Pearl Tollis (Randy Morris) of Belvidere, TN, sons; David Chartier of Plastow, NH and Ronald (Kim) Chartier of Estill Springs, TN, sisters; Rose Caisse, of MA, Margie Arpin of NH, Dolly Gigure of Winchester and Jeanette “Tootsie” Mendosa of MA, brother, Victor “Sonny” Chartier of FL. 11-Grandchildren and 18-Great-grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Chartier are scheduled for 7:00 P.M. Monday evening Sept. 22, 2014, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Rev. Buddy Alverson, officiating. Full Military Honors will be bestowed.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until Service time at 7:00 Monday evening in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services.
Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.