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7/18/14 —– BRANDI C. SAILS
Brandi was born June 15, 1982 to her loving and devoted mother, Virginia Sails. Her father that raised her alongside her mother was Charles Kilcrease Jr. Brandi took her rest to be with the Lord on July 16, 2014 with her family by her side.
Brandi was preceded in death by her mother Virginia Kilcrease.
Brandi was born prematurely at an astonishing weight of 1 pound and 6 ounces. Although the prognosis looked dim, God showed us what he could do by continually performing miracle after miracle from heart surgery at birth to 28 plus brain surgeries. Dr. David Florence her primary doctor, Dr. Ron Wilson her neurologist, Dr. Robert Mangilardi her pulmonologist, Fulfillment Tender Care, Suncrest Healthcare Services, CSI and her amazing nurses were here angles here on earth. Brandi learned to communicate non-verbally with her family, friends and nurses. To let everyone know she was awake, Brandi would shake her bells and laugh out loud. Brandi loved too listen Christian and Jazz music. She loved being outside, riding in the van, going to her doctor visits with her nurses and most of all her Nana who took exceptional care of her for 10 years. She enjoyed the special things her Nana would do for her like celebrating each and every holiday, dressing up for Halloween was her favorite, going to the fair, going to church and singing songs to her. Nothing would make Brandi smile more than a “Hey Girl” from her Pepa, a “Grandma’s Baby” from her Nana, a “Are you going out tonight?” from her Aunt Clara, a “Shake, Shake, Shake” from her cousin Kandi, or hearing her Aunt Nat come home with her dogs. Hearing her Dad and brother’s voices made everything alright.
Brandi leaves to cherish her beautiful spirit her father Charles (Betty) Kilcrease; brother Charles (Arthea) Kilcrease III; her devoted grandparents Mildred Norman, Lonnie Norman and Claude Rowe; her aunts Priscilla Norman, Shawnda (Steve) Birch, Deborah Guest, Clara Mae Simmons, Burnice Rowe, Zeda Norman and Shirley Norman; her uncles Lonnie Norman Jr., Travis (Wanda) Rowe, Tracy (Kimberly) Rowe, Doug Rowe , Carl Norman, and Willie Brantley. Her favorite cousins Kandi Guest, Lauren Birch, James Pryor Sr., James Pryor Jr. and Edward Pryor, devoted friends Gwendolyn Riddle Carrick, Vicki Orr, Michelle Rivers and Mr. & Mrs. Coy Noblitt, her nurses, and a host of cousins, family and friends.
VISITATION:
Saturday, July 19, 2014, 12 – 2 p.m.
FUNERAL:
Saturday, July 19, 2014, 2:00 p.m. Chapel of Central Funeral Home
BURIAL:
Cypress Gardens Cemetery, Manchester, Tennessee
Central Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
7/20/14 —— Denise Long-Ballard
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.07/17/14
Birthdays:
Kaycee Messick – 8 – Pizza Winner!
Jonathan Taylor, Chad Lorrance, Katie Foster -94
Andie Clutter – 11
Former Grundy County Sheriff’s Captain Arrested By TBI, Accused Of Stealing Guns
Deke Matthew Stone
At the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI Special Agents began investigating Deke Matthew Stone on August 1, 2013. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information, that in June 2013, Stone took three handguns from the department’s evidence room. Stone left his job with the department before the TBI case began.
This week, the Grundy County Grand Jury returned indictments for the Altamont man, charging him with one count of Official Misconduct and one count of Theft over $1,000. Wednesday, the 33-year-old turned himself in to TBI Agents at the Grundy County Jail, where he was released after posting $7,500 bond.
Judge Orders Shelbyville To Issue a Permit For Wright Paving To Open Rock Quarry
The Shelbyville Board of Zoning Appeals has been ordered to issue a permit to Wright Paving and Custom Stone LLC to allow a rock quarry on their property in the Bedford County city. The order was issued by the Bedford County Chancery Court by Senior Judge Ben Cantrell of Nashville. The permit according to the ruling is for a period of five years from the date of the issuance of the permit. Wright is also allowed to recover their attorney fees.
Concerns such as blasting, noise, vibration, dust, public health, safety and welfare and other issues were cited as reasons for rejection by the BZA last year.
However, Cantrell ruled that the BZA’s holding on those issues “is not supported by material evidence,” also stating that “there is no proof that the use of the quarry will adversely affect other property in the area.”
The next city council meeting in Shelbyville will be Tuesday at 4 p.m. Wright Paving and Custom Stone LLC have been attempting for years to build a quarry in Hillsboro. The Coffee County town is home of one quarry owned by the Rogers Group. The Wright quarry would be located next to the Rogers location.
Grady Wright says his company remains hopeful of bringing a competitive business and good paying jobs to Coffee County. Those opposed to the idea complain it would bring down property values and bring to much dust and noise to Hillsboro.
Lost Funding Could Shutter 80 TN Community Health Clinics
PHOTO: Friendly faces and competent care are what people in need get from the 201 Community Health Centers across Tennessee. But dozens might have to close their doors with a major source of federal funding set to expire in 2015. Photo courtesy United Neighborhood Health Services.
More than a quarter-million Tennesseans without health insurance could also lose access to primary care, with Community Health Centers across the state now looking down the edge of a looming fiscal cliff. Funding to help the centers expand reach and capacity was part of the Affordable Care Act, but the operating grants are set to expire next year. Mary Bufwack, CEO, of Nashville’s United Neighborhood Health Services, said if the funding is lost, they would likely have to close four of their 11 clinics. Statewide numbers could be even higher. “There are 28 centers and we altogether have 201 clinics,” said Bufwack. “If the impact is about the same in other areas, you’re looking at about 80 clinics out of that 201 closing.” Bufwack added that the closures and elimination of other services would impact about 260,000 CHC patients in Tennessee, which means they’d either have to go without care, or show up at the emergency room when a health issue becomes a crisis. CHCs can also be economic drivers in their areas. Dr. Gary Wiltz, board chairman of the National Association of Community Health Centers, said such areas are often small communities that need jobs as much as they need health care services. “We’re employing 250,000 people nationwide,” said Wiltz. “Fairly good-paying jobs. And by nature, we’re located particularly in the rural areas, like I’m in.” Nationally, research shows the number of CHC patients could drop by 7 million by the year 2020, if federal funding is lost and if more states don’t expand their Medicaid programs. Tennessee hasn’t made any expansion moves yet. But Bufwack said it’s greatly needed, because of the state’s high rates of poverty and uninsured, and low health rankings. “Look at every measure of health status,” said Bufwack. “Whether it’s diabetes, cardiovascular disease, prenatal care, infant mortality. We’re always 48 or 47, competing with Louisiana and Mississippi for the bottom rung of health care.” Currently, it’s estimated that 62 million Americans still do not have regular access to a primary care provider, and the demand is only expected to continue to rise in the years ahead.
7/19/14 —- David E. Tomes
Mr. David E. Tomes, age 77, of Tullahoma passed away Wednesday at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma.
He was born in Lynchburg, TN to the late Lawrence and Ester Farrar Thomas.
Mr. Tomes was a retired self employed carpenter, a member of the First Church of Jesus Christ where he was a deacon for 42 years. He also was a talented musician. He would play for the folks at Horizon Nursing Home in Manchester.
Funeral services for Mr. Tomes will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday at Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Blanton Chapel Cemetery in Coffee Co.
Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 till 8:00 PM Friday evening at Tullahoma Funeral Home.
He is survived by two sons, Michael Tomes and Henry Tomes, a sister, Delia Watkins, grandchildren, Austin, Heather, Drew and Dalton Tomes and one great grandchild, Dakota Tomes.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. David E. Tomes. 
7/19/14 —- Lillie Mae Rouse
Lillie Mae Rouse of Tullahoma, passed this life on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014, her 75th birthday, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.
During her life she was primarily a homemaker and was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Estill Springs. She loved to crochet and knit, and especially loved her dog, Sue Sue and taking her for walks.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 15 years, John Rouse, who passed away in 1983.
Mrs. Rouse is survived by two daughters, Grace Rouse of Bethel, Ohio, and Jennifer Young and her husband Charlie of Tullahoma; seven grandchildren, Jessica, Joanna, Destiny, Nathan, Jeremy, Christie, and Kayla; five great-grandchildren, Layla, Amelia, Cayleeann, KK, and Kinsley; and her beloved Chihuahua, Sue Sue.
Visitation for Mrs. Rouse will be held on Saturday, July 19th, 2014 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 11:00 am-1:00 pm with the funeral service to immediately follow at 1:00 pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow at Concord Cemetery in Tullahoma.
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Youth Baseball Tournament Is This Weekend
11&12 year old All-Star 1st baseman Cody Eslinger stretches to receive a throw in recent tournament action.
The 9&10 year old Coach Pitch All-Stars will be one of 10 teams competing for a state title. The team, coached by Shawn Trail, got a scrimmage win over Cannon County on Monday as they have concluded 3 weeks of preparation. They will begin play on Friday at 6 PM as they take on the Middle Tennessee Renegades. They come back on Saturday to take on Franklin at 11 AM and Unionville at 3 PM. The single elimination championship bracket begins on Sunday at 9 AM.
The 11&12 year old All-Stars will be one of 7 teams competing for the state recreational division title. The team, coached by Eric Burch, is coming off a 3rd place finish last weekend in the TYBA Open state tournament. They will begin play on Friday at 8 PM as they take on Christiana. They come back on Saturday to take on Shelbyville at 10:30 AM and Murfreesboro at 5 PM. The single elimination championship bracket begins on Sunday at 9 AM.
07/16/14
Birthdays:
John Harrell – Pizza Winner!
Nelson Webb, Shirley Lowry
Albert Brown – 83, Tommie Lynn Moore – 45