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8/13/14 — Reefer E. Meadows
Reefer E. Meadows, age 51 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on August 10, 2014 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center after a brief illness.
He is survived by his mother, Melba Sartain Meadows Smithey of Manchester, TN; brother, Richard Meadows of Manchester, TN; sister, Brenda Kay Meadows of Manchester, TN; and a host of other relatives and friends.
VISITATION
Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home
FUNERAL
Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. at the Central Funeral Home Chapel
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements
Two Men In Jail After Shots Fired At Police
A 19-year-old Tullahoma man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly firing several shots at four police officers.
According to a report by Officer Sam Campbell, Saturday morning around 2:30 a.m. after four officers, Campbell, Sgt. George Marsh, Rocky Ruehling and Cory Cannon, had conduct “bar checks” on South Anderson, the officers were standing beside their vehicles when a gray Dodge Magnum drove past them firing multiple shots.
The officers gave chase and stopped the vehicle near East Carroll Street. Inside the vehicle was the driver Jeffery Trace Magouirk, 23, of Woodland Street and passenger Matthew Tyrell Bryson, 19, of East Monroe Street.
According to the officer’s report, Bryson was in the passenger side floor board of the vehicle. Officers found a .40 caliber handgun containing six rounds of ammunition and an open container of alcohol.
Police checked South Anderson between East Warren and South Carroll Streets and recovered five .40 caliber shell casings on the sides of the streets.
Bryson was charged with four counts of aggravated assault, violation of the drinking age law and unlawful possession of a weapon. His bond was set at $107,500
When Bryson arrived at the Coffee County Jail, correction officers allegedly found a .40 caliber bullet in his pants pocket.
According to the police report, Magouirk had a strong odor of alcohol. He was administered a test on the intoximeter and transported to the Coffee County Jail.
Magouirk was charged with seven counts of aggravated assault, DUI and purchasing alcohol for an underage person. His bond was set at $108,000.
Both men are scheduled to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court Sept. 4.
District 14 County Commission Winner Will Be Determined Tuesday Afternoon
The winner of the Coffee County District 14 commissioner’s race will be announced on Tuesday after a meeting of the election commissioners, according to Vernita Davis Administrator of Elections in Coffee County. Proper identification had to be shown so the vote could be counted. The race was tied between Missy DeFord and Lamar Wilkie with 254 each after last Thursday’s election. The voter did not have a proper ID so a provisional ballot had to be cast. The person showed positive identification on Monday at the Coffee County Election Commission office in Manchester.
More On Suspicious Package Found At Tullahoma Walmart
THP bomb expert works to destroy package.. Photo provided
Officer Gadeken determined the item was indeed suspicious and began measures to isolate the area and notify the Wal-Mart management. The store began an evacuation of customers and employees as a precautionary measure. Additional officers were dispatched to the area to assist with the perimeter and traffic control. The Tullahoma Fire Department arrived to assist with traffic control and other assistance as necessary. The Coffee County Emergency Management Director also arrived to provide support assistance if necessary.
A request for the Tennessee Highway Patrol bomb squad was initiated, and upon arrival of the THP bomb unit, the item was examined and determined to be of a highly suspicious nature and configuration. After examining the item the bomb squad determined a high pressure water blast would be used to strike the item.
The water blast caused the package to be destroyed. The remnants of the package were recovered by the bomb squad and TPD investigators. Based on the examination of the package and the remnants discovered, there was no explosive matter found; however, the device was constructed and had the proper components, minus the explosive, to function as an explosive device. At approximately 6:30pm the Wal-Mart store was re-opened. The Tullahoma Police Department will continue to investigate this incident and requests anyone having information to contact Detective Rana Pawlowski at (931) 455-0530.
Citizens’ Trooper Academy Will Take Place In September
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is taking applications for the fall class of its Citizens’ Trooper Academy for classes to be held in Nashville and Jackson.
The academy provides about 30 hours of training and is designed to give the community a better understanding of the Tennessee Highway Patrol and its parent agency, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
Topics to be covered include investigations, special operations, homeland security and others areas of the patrol.
This is the first academy to be held in Jackson.
The Nashville class’s first session will be Sept. 16. The Jackson class is to start Sept. 18. Sessions run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. weekly for both cities.
The deadline for registration is Aug. 20.
For more information, visit http://www.tn.gov/safety .
Lady Raiders Win 3rd Championship–Boys Finish 4th
Coach Marshall Gilliam, Savannah Quick, Teegan Perry, Jordan Green, Hollee Sadler, Sophie Vinson, Jacque Crossland and Head Coach Mike Ray.
The Coffee County Lady Raiders golf team remains undefeated at 32-0 after winning the Cookeville Early Bird tournament on Monday with a score of 147 to Warren County’s 149. Senior Hollee Sadler led the way with a 2-over 72, finishing 2nd individually. Savannah Quick chipped in with a 75.
In boy’s play the Raiders had their best tournament so far this season with a score of 314. Jacob Prater led the way with a 75 followed by Hayden Proffitt carding a 78, John Parriger shot 80 and Reid Lawrence had his best score of the year with an 81. The boy’s record now stands at 16-7. Coach Mike Ray said he was really proud of how the boys battled hard all day.
Both Coffee County teams will travel to Fayetteville Tuesday for district matches against Lincoln County.
8/14/14 — Benjamin Alcott Smith
Benjamin Alcott Smith, age 87 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on August 8, 2014 after a brief stay at the Medical Center of Manchester.
He was born April 15, 1927 to William and Sammie Daughtry Smith.
Ben was employed with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) as a Materials Clerk (SB5) for 36 years and was an avid hunter and fisherman who speny many years following his children in baseball, softball and High School band. In retirement he spent his time caring for his wife, Ruth L. Smith, during her illness until her death in 2008. Ben was a member of the Manchester City Water Board for 17 years.
In addition to his parents and wife, Ben was preceded in death by a beloved son, Jason Smith and a sister and her husband, Ellen and Art Longstreth.
He is survived by one daughter, Sheri Prince of Shelbyville, TN; one son, Curtis Smith and his wife Treiva of Goosepond, TN; two granddaughters, Laura Hatfield of Shelbyville, TN and Tambra Clouse and her husband Travis of Manchester, TN; a great-grandson, Parker Jason Clouse of Manchester, TN; and a host of friends.
Visitation will be on Thursday, August 14, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home.
The Funeral Service will follow on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will be at the Beans Creek Church of Christ Cemetery in Hillsboro, TN.
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.
8/13/14 —- Eva Karen Massey Thomas
Eva Karen Massey Thomas , age 73, passed away on August 10, 2014 at her home in Hillsboro, Tennessee.
Mrs. Thomas was a retired Teacher with the Cooffee County School System where she taught for over 30 years at the Hillsboro Elementary School and the Coffee County Middle School. She returned to teaching on an interim basis after her retirement. She was a member of the Manchester Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a member of the Church Choir; volunteer with the Coffee County Child Care Board and member of the Good Samaritan Board. She loved hiking, kayaking, reading, shopping, traveling and performing in the theater.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Richard Jimmy Thomas who passed away in 2009; parents, Charles Glenn Massey and Karen Martha Scheuer Massey and daughter, Tammy Melinda Thomas.
Eva is survived by her daughter, Kamilla L. Wright and her husband John of Hillsboro, TN; son, Charles Richard Thomas of Manchester, TN; sister, Dianne Cote of Manchester, TN; brothers, Charles G. Massey of Hillsboro, TN, Bill Massey of Shelbyville, TN, Tom Massey of Soddy Daisy, TN, David Massey of Tampa, FL and Lance Massey of San Franciso, CA; two grandchildren, Malia Wright Oldham (Ben) of Oklahoma City, OK and Eve Wright of Murfreesboro, TN; an unborn baby “Oldham”; special friend, Sherman “Skip” George; traveling companion, Terri Willis; precious caregiver, Shelley Davidson; and host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation, Tuesday, August 12, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home.
The Funeral Service will be conducted on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home with John Wright and the Reverend Mark Barron officiating.
Burial will follow at the Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery.
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements. 
8/21/14 —- Linda Sue Pearce Eslick Suiter
Mrs. Linda Sue Pearce Eslick Suiter, age 68 of Manchester, passed away Friday, August 8 at the Manchester Health Care Center.
Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 4 PM at Canvas Community Church, 1900 McArthur Street, Manchester, TN. 37388.
A native of Okmulgee, OK, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Eula Pearce.
She had worked as a serger for Tennessee Apparel in Tullahoma and had driven a Head Start bus in Lynchburg. She enjoyed crocheting, playing the piano and singing and spending time with grandchildren and great children.
In addition to her parent, she was preceded in death by her first husband, H R “Bubba” Eslick III and her second husband, George C. Suiter.
Mrs. Suiter is survived by one son, Jesse Raymond Eslick and his fiancé, Bonnie McCormick of Altamont; two daughters, Mary Grace Eslick of Gallatin and Margy Beaty and her husband, Ed of Manchester; two step-sons, Carl Suiter and his wife, Debbie of Shelbyville and Alex Suiter and his wife, Stephanie of Clarksville; four grandchildren, Joshua Eslick, Renee Poe, Derek Northcutt and Mia Eslick and three great grandchildren, Kiivon, Alan and Jaqualynn.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested Memorial Donations may be made to Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
8/12/14 —- Kristen Marie “Rector” Monroe
Kristen Marie Rector Monroe, age 30 of Hillsboro, Tennessee, passed away on August 7, 2014.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Eloise Henderson Barber and a cousin, James David Henderson.
Kristen is survived by her children, Nevaeh Monroe, Blake Raynor, Dalton Monroe and Kelsey Williams; parents, with whom she resided, David and Susan Henderson of Hillsboro, TN; her paternal father and his wife, Michael and Tammy Rector of Kniman, IN; siblings, Brandon Henderson and Shelby Henderson Allbert of Manchester, TN, Michelle Rector of Hudson, IN, Ashley Rector of Lafayette, IN, Chase Rector of Rensselaer, IN and Matt Toosley of Medaryville, IN; grandparents, Norma Ferrell of Westville, IN and Louise Rector of Fair Oaks, IN; aunts, and uncles include Randy and Nancy Raynor of Portage, IN, Donald Ferrell of Westville, IN, Robert (Robie) Ferrell of LaPorte, IN, Gary Henderson of Panama City, FL, Susan Barfield of Blountstown, FL, John and Gaylan Henson Blountstown, FL, Dewayne and Darlene Tolbert of Altha, FL, Joanne Thatcher, Merritt Island, FL, Debi and Henry Smith of Blountstown, FL, Kathy Lynch of Kouts, IN, Tami and Mike Spencer of Altha, FL, Jody and Tony Lloyd of Rensselaer, IN, Jenna and Jose Avina of DeMotte, IN, Kalee Rector of Rensselaer, IN, Ronald Rector, Doug Rector, Scott Rector all of Fair Oaks, IN and Tim and Becky Rector of Rensselaer, IN; cousins, Allen Henderson, Belinda (Matt) Thompson, Freddy Barfield, Blaine (Nichole) Barfield, Evan Henson, Caleb (Cara) Tolbert and Jacob Tolbert; special friend, David Roberts; uncle, Jeff Rector; close friends, Larry and JoAnn Johnson of Hillsboro, TN, Logan Simons and Jeff Jones of Manchester, TN and Eddie Tea of Murfreesboro, TN; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Kristen will be greatly missed by all.
Visitation will be on Monday, August 11, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN.
The Funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home with Pastor Dewayne Tolbert of Altha, FL officiating.
Interment will follow at the Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery.
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.
