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8/27/14 —- Melissa Ann Farrar
Mrs. Melissa Ann Farrar, age 47 of Manchester passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 27 at 2 PM at the Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Danny Boyd officiating.
Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, August 26, from 5 PM – 8 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
A native of Tullahoma, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Sue Ellen Sanders Liles.
She was a homemaker and member of Lincoln Heights Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and listening to Christian Music. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, James William Liles.
Mrs. Farrar is survived by her husband, Raymond Farrar of Manchester; one son, Brandon Farrar of Manchester; one daughter, Brittany Nicole Liles of Tullahoma; three brothers, Robert Anthony, Robert Dewayne, and Troy Dale Liles, all Tullahoma; one sister, Connie Crowder-Hill and her husband, Terry of Tullahoma; two grandchildren, Blake Austin and Bridgette Michelle Beck and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Man Charged In Burglary Cases Indicted By Grand Jury
Shawn Michael Luce being escorted inside the Tullahoma Police Department back in June… Photo by Wayne Thomas of the Tullahoma News.
Shawn Luce, 25, of Florida was suspected of some 70 burglaries in Manchester, Tullahoma and rural Coffee County was named in sealed indictments by the panel.
He is indicted on charges of 55 counts of burglary, theft of property, vandalism, aggravated assault, weapons charge, evading arrest, reckless endangerment and domestic violence.
Luce was arrested June 19 after Tullahoma Police responded to a domestic violence call the night before on Normandy Road involving his girlfriend. He allegedly then fired multiple shots in the direction of several officers who were there looking for him.
Luce later led officers to various locations throughout Coffee County where he broke into vehicles and took items.
He is being held in the Coffee County Jail under a $540,000 bond.
His girlfriend Michelle Lee Haney, 29, of South Polk Street, Tullahoma who testified during a recent preliminary hearing was also indicted by the grand jury on charges of criminal trespassing, theft of property, burglary, theft and vandalism in connection with his thefts.
She is being held in the Coffee County Jail under a $95,000 bond.
Luce and Haney are to be arraigned in Coffee County Circuit Court Aug. 27.
County Unemployment Goes Up Again
County unemployment rates for July show the rate increased in 86 counties, decreased in five and remained the same in four counties.
Coffee County went up for the second month in a row, going from 6.6 in June to 7.0 percent in July. Grundy County went from 9.4 to 9.7 percent. Cannon County went from 6.7 to 7.4 percent.
Warren County’s unemployment rate for July was 8.9 percent, an increase of 7-tenths of a percentage point from the June rate of 8.2. Bedford County went up from 7.5 to 8%. Over in Franklin County they also climbed, going from 7% to 7.5.
Lincoln County had the state’s lowest unemployment in July at 5.6 percent. Scott County had the highest at 14.3 percent.
After Going Missing 79 Years Ago Soilder To Have Proper Burial
PFC Cecil Harris
The United States Army Graves Registration Command (AGRC) investigated Harris’ loss with no success. In September 2013, an official from the American Battle Monuments Commission notified the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) that a French national had located the possible grave of an American serviceman in France. The grave was on a hilltop, under a large rock with a crude engraving of a cross and the letter “H”.
The JPAC recovery team excavated the burial site and found PFC Harris’ identification tag, also known as ‘dog’ tags, military items used by American service members during the time period of 1940’s and human remains that were later confirmed through DNA samples and dental records to be Harris.
“Cecil Harris is a Tennessee and American hero and it is fitting that he finally be laid to rest with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery,” Haslam said.
Harris is survived by his former wife Helen Cooke of Chattanooga, son William Edwin Harris of Mountain City and sister Janice Carlton of Shelbyville.
The body of PFC Harris will arrive at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville on Wednesday, August 27 at 11:06 a.m.
The funeral service for Harris will be held at Red Bank Baptist Church at 4000 Dayton Boulevard on Friday, August 29 at 11:30 a.m. (EDT) in Chattanooga.
Haslam has declared a day of mourning and ordered flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 in honor of PFC Cecil Harris’ ultimate sacrifice. Harris will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. on October 22, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. (EDT).
Charter Internet Down Over The Weekend
Charter Communications Inc. said late Saturday that the company was aware of some customers experiencing Internet outages across its service area.
Charter spokeswoman Kim Haas says the company is working to restore service and says the cause is unknown. She said the issues were “intermittent across parts of our footprint.” Most Service in Coffee County was back to full capacity on Sunday afternoon.
Haas said she could not provide any further details.
Social media users posted complaints on the company’s Twitter and Facebook pages. The company did not immediately respond on either site.
Numerous calls to the company’s service number rang busy for several hours.
Stamford, Connecticut-based Charter is the fourth largest cable operator in the U.S., according to its website. It also provides phone services and serves customers in 29 states.
CHS Cross Country is Up and Running!
The resurrected CHS Cross Country teams competed in their first meet in more than 30 years on Saturday at the Mid State Cross Country Association Voyles Classic in Smyrna. 71 teams were represented at the meet with over 450 runners. The Raiders finished in 39th place out of the 57 teams that competed as a team. Andrew Rossom had the best time for Coffee County as he finished at 20 minutes and 44 seconds averaging a 6:40 mile. Scott Randolph came in at 21:07; Maxwell Nicoll ran a 21:19, Neil Slone came in at 22:56 while Aaron Buck finished at 24:44. For the girls, Makenzie Morgan led the Lady Raiders as she finished at 26:17; Kayla McCormick finished at 31:48 and Claire Spellings finished at 34:04. After the race, Coach David Muckle expressed great pride for his team with how far they have come in such a short period of time. “I think we did exceptionally well. I am very proud of how our kids performed, they did a great job.” The next meet for the Raider thinclads will be September 2nd in Bell Buckle at The Webb School.
CCMS Soccer Stays Perfect
The Coffee County Middle School soccer team stayed perfect on the season on Saturday as they dropped Oakland Middle by a 2 to 1 score. The Lady Raiders got their first goal in the 24th minute by Allie Amado to send the Lady Raiders into the half with a 1 to 0 lead. Oakland came back to tie it in the 40th minute before Abbie Morgan scored the game winner in the 54th minute to improve the Lady Raiders record to 4 and 0 on the year. The Lady Raiders travel to Tullahoma for a pivotal conference match on Monday. Kickoff is set for 5:00 PM at Tullahoma’s East Middle School.
8/25/14 ——- Bennie H. Carter, Jr.
Funeral services for Mr. Bennie H. Carter, Jr., age 82, of Manchester will be conducted Monday, August 25, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Reverend Sally Harvey and Reverend Linda Tennil officiating.
Interment will follow at Farrar Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 24, 2014 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel.
Mr. Carter passed away Friday, August 22, 2014 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
He was born January 3, 1932 in Coffee County, TN the son of the late Bennie Hooper Carter, Sr., and Georgia Anna Driver Carter.
He was spent in childhood in the Blanton’s Chapel community and joined the United States Army on November 4, 1952. He served during the Korean Conflict and was discharged with the rank of Corporal from the Army October 4, 1954. He married the love of his life, Grace Simmons on April 12, 1955 in Tullahoma, TN and the two began their 59 year marriage together. Mr. Carter was employed in retail sales management for many years. He managed the M & M Variety Mart in Manchester for over 13 years and then in the early 1980’s, when he turned 50, he began a 17 year career at Castner-Knott Department Store assisting customers in the Men’s department. He was known for his knowledge of men’s clothing as well as his charming personality and always serving people with a smile. He never met a stranger and had a love for people. He retired from Dillard’s Department Store in 2000. Mr. Carter was an avid fisher man, enjoyed woodworking and was known to share fresh grown vegetables straight from his large garden. He was a member of Blanton’s Chapel United Methodist Church where he was Superintendent of the Sunday school program. He will forever be remembered as a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son-in-law, Rickey Duke; sister, Anna Marie Jones; and three brothers, Edward, Marlin, and Raymond Carter.
Survivors include his loving wife, Grace Simmons Carter of Manchester; three daughters, Deborah Carter Duke of Beechgrove, TN; Rita Denise Carter Duke and husband, Eddie of Beechgrove, TN; Donna Rhea Carter Jacobs and husband, Ronnie of Manchester; seven grandchildren, Nathan Duke (Keauna), Msgt. Jarrod Duke, USMC (Wyndi), Stephanie Johnson, Jason McCormick (Jennie), Jessica Hamby (Ryan), Jo Anna Jacobs and Sgt. Chris Jacobs, USAF; and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Annie Ruth Martin and husband, Charles of Manchester; Marshall “Leroy” Carter and wife, Linda of Tullahoma, TN; Marvin G. Carter of Manchester; and Richard Carter and wife, Betty of Summitville, TN and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.
COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY OF MR. BENNIE H. CARTER, JR. 
8/25/14 —- Richard Dean Herron
Richard Dean Herron, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014 at his home in Estill Springs.
He was born in Dresden, Tennessee to the late Chancellor Clarence Grooms and Mary Brasfield Herron.
Mr. Herron received his bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1959 where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and where he met and married his wife Diane E. Lamar. He earned his Master of Science from the University of Tennessee Space Institute in 1963. Mr. Herron began his engineering career with ARO, Inc. at AEDC in 1959 and retired in 1996 with 37 years of service. He was recognized as an AEDC Fellow in 1997. He served in the Army National Guard from 1956 to 1983 and retired at the rank of Colonel. Mr. Herron served as the Commander of the Marksmanship Training Unit and won many competitions as an expert marksman. He set multiple national records, won the individual rifle champion Farr Trophy in 1970, and was a member of the President’s Hundred. He was a member of the Estill Spring’s Lions Club for 30 years where he was the Lion of the Decade in 2000 and received the Melvin Jones Fellow award in 2014. Mr. Herron was a member of the Tullahoma First United Methodist Church. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Betsye Herron Hickman.
Mr. Herron is survived by the family he was so proud of; his wife of 55 years, Diane Lamar Herron; sons, James (Christa) Herron and Richard Herron; granddaughters, Shelby and Lindsay Herron that were so special to him; brothers, Roy (Nancy) Herron and Ben Herron; and his mother-in-law, Ava Waller Lamar.
Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00pm, Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Kilgore Funeral Home with the funeral service taking place at First United Methodist Church at 11:00am on Monday, August 25, 2014.
The family asks for donations to the First United Methodist Church, 208 West Lauderdale Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388 in lieu of flowers.
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
8/25/14 —- Billy Wayne Painter Jr
Mr. Billy Wayne Painter Jr, age 60 of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed away, Friday, August 22, 2014 at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 25 at 4 PM at the Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro Joe Hill officiating.
Burial will follow at Lynchburg Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Sunday, August 24 from 4 -9 PM at Dave’s-Culbertson Funeral Home.
Mr. Painter a native of Coffee County, was the son of the late George and Effie Mae Painter.
He was a U S Navy veteran. Mr. Painter owned and operated, Billy’s Cleaning and attended St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Billy loved his “cleaning” work and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, dancing and singing Karaoke. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, JoAnn Painter.
Mr. Painter is survived by his wife, Estrella “Beth” Painter of Tullahoma; three sons, Brandon Painter, Wesley Painter and his fiancé’, Jacqueline Sullener and Jamie Green and his wife, Anna; two daughters, Brandi Hill and her husband, Joe and Jodi Jacob and her husband, Jonathan; two brothers, Robert Painter and his wife, Annette Painter and Richard Painter and his wife, Patricia; one sister, Jenny Painter; step-mother, Beatrice Painter and eight grandchildren, Clayton Smith, Peyton and Kaleigh Hill, Olivia Jacob, Heather, Tyler, Luke and Evan Green.
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS