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Two County Employees and One Other Man Facing Charges In Franklin County
Last week Franklin County Sheriff’s Office personnel arrested three Franklin County men on charges of theft from $1,000 to $5,000. The arrests are the results of a yearlong investigation conducted by Investigator George Dyer and working out to three indictments returned by a Franklin County grand jury. Charged were Warren Brown (54 year old male, 801 Gem St., Winchester, TN.) William Estill Cornett (42 years old, 209 West Cowan St., Cowan, TN.) and Paul Ronald Click (52 years old, 95 Lakeland Court, Winchester, TN). Two of the defendants, Mr. Click and Mr. Cornett were employees of the Franklin County Sanitation Department. All three defendants were booked into the Franklin County jail and issued a $5,000 bond and have a court date of September 19th at 9:00am in Franklin County Circuit Court.
Tullahoma Police Receive Award
L to R: Sergeant Phil Henderson and Officer Rocky Ruehling
Special Meeting To Be Held At Tims Ford
Leaders from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will be conducting a public hearing at Tims Ford State Park on Wednesday, September 10 to gather public input and discuss the current business and management plan for the park.
The event will begin at 5 p.m. with an open house reception to meet park staff and view exhibits. The public hearing portion will begin at 6 p.m. and will last approximately one hour to one hour and 30 minutes.
Who: Park Manager Kenny Gragg
Members from the Tennessee State Parks staff
Local city and county business leaders
What: Public Input Hearing
When: Wednesday, September 10
Reception from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Public Hearing from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Tims Ford State Park
570 Tims Ford Drive
Winchester, Tennessee 37398
For more information about Tennessee State Parks, please visit www.tnstateparks.com.
Manchester Police Receive Certificate of Recognition
Manchester Police Chief Mark Yother and Investigator Jackie Matheny were recently presented a certificate of recognition for the department’s efforts in helping the Coffee County Raider Academy (9th grade).
For the past 2 years the department has increased its presence in all of the schools in the city (both city and county schools). The department implemented a school “walk through” program that puts officers in the schools many times during a week. This increased visibility has improved communication with the school staff and students. Manchester policemen say they are proud to protect our communities’ most valuable resource, children.
SCORE PRIZE Followup
Westwood Elementary students await announcement last week… Photos by Samantha Watters
Last week we brought you a news story about Westwood Elementary School being named among the top 3 Elementary School Finalists for the 4th Annual SCORE Prize. Each year, the SCORE Prize is awarded to one TN Elementary School, Middle School, High School, & School District who are showing great achievements in student learning. However, the road to the finals is not over yet. Next week, Westwood Elementary School will have an onsite visit from those involved in The SCORE Prize in order to review firsthand the policies and practices that have been put into place at Westwood Elementary School which has resulted in great scholastic growth. After the visiting process is complete, student, teachers, and community members alike will have to wait until the 4th Annual SCORE Prize Event on Monday, October 27th at 6pm in Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center in order to discover the winner of this prestigious award. Show your support for Westwood Elementary School by ordering your FREE Tickets to the 4thAnnual Score Prize Event today at tnscore.org/scoreprize. Want to see the students’ reaction to this exciting news at last week’s ceremony? Watch the all new Thunder TV News Video online today at WMSRradio.com.
Westwood Elementary Principal Thomas Fuhrman
9/11/14 —- James M. Gammill Jr.
Mr. James M. Gammill Jr. of Lynchburg passed away Saturday September 6, 2014 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Bedford County he was a son of the late James M. Gammill and Eva Prosser Gammill.
He was a Plaster Contractor and a member of the Lynchburg First United Methodist Church. Jim enjoyed tinkering and building things, he was active in his childrens lives and their activities.
He is survived by his wife Marge Gammill of Lynchburg, sons; James M. Gammill III and his wife Bobbie Sue of St. Louis, MO, Michael James Gammill and his wife Emma of Lois and Jeffery Scott Gammill and his wife Katie of Murfreesboro, daughters; Nancy Ann Robinson and her husband Rick of St. Louis, MO and Laura Lee Long and her husband Shannon of Lynchburg, his brothers; Steve Floyd Gammill and his wife Jeannie of Fort Lauderdale, FL, John Orval Gammill and his wife Mary of Okeechobee, FL, Ricky Lee Gammill and his wife Kathy of Okeechobee, FL, sister-in-law Marsha Gammill of North Carolina, sisters; Judy Julian and her husband Dave of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Patsy Gammill of Tamarac, FL and Kathy McCann and her husband Mike of Jacksonville, FL, grandchildren; Andrew Robinson and his wife Carla of St Louis, Mo, Megan Robinson of St. Louis, MO, Matthew Robinson of St. Louis Mo, Dacia Gammill of St Louis, Mo, James M. Gammill IV of St Louis, MO, Blake Gammill of St. Louis, MO, Tyler Gammill of St Louis, Mo, Maebry Long of Lynchburg, Kristopher Eslick of Lynchburg, Anthony Eslick of Lynchburg, Thomas Sears of Murfreesboro and Ryan Gammill of Murfreesboro and 2 great- granddaughters. He was preceded in death by a brother Gary Everrett Gammill and a grandson Garrett Grayson Long.
The family will receive friends on Thursday September 11, 2014 from 4-7 PM at Lynchburg Funeral Home Chapel with Memorial Services to follow at 7 PM with Bro. Ricky Lee officiating.
LYNCHBURG FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
9/9/14 —- Marvin Gooch Carter
Funeral services Marvin Gooch Carter age 77 of Manchester will be conducted at 10 am Tuesday September 9th at the Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Howard officiating.
Burial will follow in the Blanton Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation with the Carter family will be from 8 am until service time at Manchester Funeral Home.
Mr. Carter passed this life Saturday at the Life Care Center in Tullahoma.
Mr. Carter was born in Coffee County, Tennessee the son of the late Hooper Carter and Georgia Anna Driver Carter.
He was a retired auto mechanic, having worked for Haley’s Auto Salvage. Mr. Carter loved to fish and hunt ginseng.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Scott Carter, by 4 brothers, Benny, Billy Edward, Charles and Raymond Carter and by a sister, Anna Jones.
His survivors are:
One son, Kent Carter and his wife Lekutta
Four daughters, Beverly Baker
Penny Harrell and her husband David
Jaime Mooneyham and her husband Tony
Blonnie Hill
Two brothers, Leroy Carter and his wife Linda
Richard Carter and his wife Betty
One sister, Ruth Martin and her husband Charles
15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren
Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
9/5/14 —- Richard Froland
Richard Froland
May 29, 1935 – September 5, 2014
Mr. Froland passed away Friday September 5, 2014 at the Lynchburg Nursing Center.
Mr. Froland will be cremated and no services are planned.
Lynchburg Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
9/9/14 ——- MARTHA KATHY WARREN
MARTHA KATHY WARREN, age 60, of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life on Saturday, September 6, 2014, at Southern TN Regional Health Systems Winchester following an extended illness.
She was born in Fayetteville, Tenn., to the late Horace Lee and Grace Johnson Warren.
She was employed for many years, before her illness, as a cashier at different retail stores in the area. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
She is survived by her husband, Dean Ashley of Winchester, Son, Carl “Bug” and wife, Roberta Bryant of Lewisburg, Tenn., Daughters; Gracie Taylor and Martha Rodriquez both of McMinnville, Tenn. Brothers; Bob Warren of Tullahoma, Gilbert Warren of Lynchburg, Ralph Warren of Wheatfield, Indiana, an Uncle Fred Johnson of Huntsville, Ala., 8-grandchildren and 1-great-grandchild. Her loving and devoted pets; Chandler and Gizmo.
Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 9, 2014, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Visitation with the family from 12:00 until time of the Service at 2:00, with Pastor Ronald Forrester, officiating.
Interment will follow in the Gum Springs Cemetery in Flintville, Tenn.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made by contacting Grant Funeral Services.
Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
WOW!! Thrilling Coffee County vs Columbia Football Game
Freshman QB Alontae Taylor breaks loose on one of his long runs.. Photos by Barry West
Coffee County came up just short on Friday night in high school football. The Raiders hosted 11th ranked Columbia in District 8-AAA play. In the very high scoring game the Lions took the lead at 50-42 with 27 seconds left.
Senior Jimmy Hollandsworth, who started at quarterback the first two games of the season switched to TE against Columbia. Hollandsworth was called upon to return to QB for the final drive of the game. After throwing an incompletion on his first throw the senior found Boone Riddle over the middle on the next play. Riddle made a great catch for 43 yards to set the Raiders up at the Columbia 27 with 10 seconds left. On the next play Hollandsworth used his strong arm to find Riddle again at the Lions 3-yard line with four seconds left in the game. On the final play Hollandsworth scrambled to find an open receiver but he could not and he took off running and dove for the goal-line coming up just short as the incredibly exciting game ended.
Freshman QB Alontae Taylor rolled up 227 yards rushing and a pair of touchdowns on only 13 carries and was 6-of-9 passing for 100 yards and another score.
Cody Howes scored 4 times on the night three times on the ground and he caught a TD pass.
Kicker Cole Hawkins booted 6 extra points on the night.
The difference maker for Columbia was Mario Williams who rushed for 295 yards and five touchdowns.
Both teams combined for 900 yards of offence.
The Gateway Tire and Service Center Co-players of the game were Riddle and Taylor.
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Coffee County will travel to McMinnville on Thursday night, that’s right Thursday for a 7pm kickoff. Join Thunder Radio for a special pre-game show at 6pm followed by game action.