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UPDATE–Your Help Is Needed To Catch a Thief
Truck and trailer allegedly used in the theft and break-in.
We have a follow-up to a story we brought you last week.
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the theft and break in Friday, July 3, from a building on Dean Shop Road in Hillsboro at the residence of Dennis Lynn Weaver. (Not the Dennis Weaver that works at Thunder Radio).
The white male with a goatee and wearing glasses was last seen July 3 driving a short bed Ford pickup pulling a black trailer entered a building and took a 4-wheeler, tools and a tree stand.
Weaver checked his security camera and found a picture of the man. The man is described as being white male around 5 feet 11 inches and 200 lbs.
According to a report by Deputy Horace Ricco, items taken include a Stihl Weedeater, air compressor, Honda Fourtrax 300, a tree stand, Stihl chainsaw, Honda generator, tool chest, Hoyett compound bow, boat batteries, fishing poles, tackle boxes, Hummingbird depth finder, Ryobi cordless drill and set of micrometers tools.
Anyone with information about who the thief is or how to find him, you are asked to contact Investigator Chad Partin at 723-3036. See 2 more pictures below.
Suspect
Another view of the suspect
Last Day To Register To Vote In August Election
Tuesday (July 8) is the deadline to register to vote in the August 7th state and federal primaries, as well as the Coffee County General election and the Tullahoma and Manchester city elections. Locally, Manchester voters will elect 3 aldermen from 8 choices. Tullahoma voters will be weighing in on a mayor, two aldermen seats, and two school board seats. In the county elections, County Mayor, Trustee, Road Superintendent, Register of Deeds, Judge Part 2 and District Attorney are all contested races. Several county commission and constable seats are also up for grabs. State contested races include U.S. Senate, Governor and 6th District Congress.
You may register in person at these locations:
• The Coffee County Election Commission Office in Manchester
• Motor vehicle office when applying for a driver’s license in Tullahoma
• Department of Human Services
• Manchester, Tullahoma Department of Health
• Tennessee Rehabilitation and Vocational Center
• Department of Veteran’s Affairs
• Manchester, Tullahoma Libraries
Early voting starts July 18.
Gas Prices Falling
The United States surpassed Saudi Arabia and Russia to become the world’s biggest oil producer this year. According to a report from the Bank of America Corp., the U.S. is projected to remain the top producer of 2014 because domestic output is forecast to increase and production growth outside the U.S. has been lower than anticipated. “The shale boom in Texas and North Dakota continues to spur domestic production growth,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Not only does supply growth have a positive effect on the economy, but can help reduce the price at the pump. Increasing domestic production puts a cap on oil prices which keeps gas prices affordable.
The price for a barrel of oil slipped $1.68 last week, closing at $104.06 on the NYMEX on Friday. The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is 2 cents cheaper than last week. The average price is 3 cents cheaper in Tennessee compared to last week, which is $3.43 per gallon. The low price in Manchester is $3.27 per gallon and in Tullahoma the low price now stands at $3.25.
Stout Signs To Play College Golf With TSU
Andy Stout surrounded by friends, family and coaches signs to play college golf with the TSU Tigers.
Stout was a 4 year starter for the Red Raiders and was named All-District all of those seasons. He earned team MVP honors for 3 years. Last season Stout played in number one slot most of year that saw the Raiders set many school records including 96 wins out of 103 matches. Stout led the Raider golfers to only their 2nd district championship in history when he shot 5-under 67. That score won him the individual championship as well.
TSU competes as a Division 1 golf school and plays in the Ohio Valley Conference for Head Coach Parrish McGrath.
Based on last year’s average scores by Tiger players last season Stout should compete for starting job as a freshman.
The TSU Tigers play a short schedule in the fall and a full schedule in the spring including the OVC championship.
7/8/14 —– Austin P. Taylor
Funeral services for Mr. Austin P. Taylor, age 91, of Manchester, will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Alan Adams officiating.
Burial will follow in the Manchester City Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until time of services at the funeral home.
Mr. Taylor passed away on Saturday, July 5 at NHC in Tullahoma, TN.
Mr. Taylor was born in Whitleyville, TN, the son of the late Bedford and Berettia McCoin Taylor.
He served his country in the United States Army during World War II, was an inspector at Carrier, delivered Manchester Times newspapers for 20 years, and was also involved in the local Meals on Wheels program. He was a member of Main Street Church of Christ in Manchester.
In addition to his parents, Austin was also preceded in death by his wife, Edna Browning Taylor, who passed away in 2009. He is survived by two sons, Roger (Kathy) Taylor of Hillsboro and Dennis Taylor of Manchester; one sister-in-law, Polly Taylor of Manchester; four grandchildren, Tammy (Jason) Ponder of Tullahoma, Jeremy Taylor of Manchester, Chad Taylor of Tullahoma, and Jeff Taylor of Michigan; and eight great-grandchildren, Cody and Wesley Taylor of Tullahoma, Seth and Jana Taylor of Winchester, Savannah Carroll of Tullahoma, and Gracie, Sophie and Charlotte Ponder, all of Tullahoma.
Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
New Red Raider Cross Country Team Information
Any CCCHS student who is interested in running on the Coffee County High School Cross Country team this upcoming fall should go by the high school office to pick up an information packet. Enclosed in the packet are things such as physical forms, running information, a mileage log sheet, and a tentative meet schedule for the upcoming season. It also contains information about beginning training for the upcoming season. All persons interested in running must get a physical and bring it with you on the 1st day of practice July 23rd or you will not be allowed to participate in workouts. All runners will have an opportunity to get a physical through the office of Dr. Jay Trussler on Interstate Drive in Manchester, Tennessee. Physicals will be administered between 3 and 4:30 p.m. on July 15th. All runners who will be getting physicals at this time will need to bring their paperwork, twenty-five dollars, and must have a parent or guardian accompany them to get the physical. No insurance will be accepted for this administration of physicals to team members. In case you have not given Coach David Muckle contact information to get in touch with you at this time, please email him so he can communicate any updated information of importance during the summer, prior to the start of team workouts. If you have any questions that are not addressed in the packet, feel free to email Coach David Muckle at muckled@k12coffee.net.
7/8/14 —– Lenora Moon Trussell
Lenora Moon Trussell, age 78, of Tullahoma, Tenn., departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma following an extended illness.
Mrs. Trussell was a member of the Christian Lighthouse Church. She was employed at Edens for many years and other places as a seamstress and presser before her retirement. She loved quilting and made quilts for all of her children and most of her grandchildren before she was unable to sew any longer. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents;Walter an Ollie Moon, Son, Larry Dale Stephens, grandchild and 6 siblings.
She is survived by her husband, Glen Trussell of Tullahoma, daughters; Audrey Morris of Hillsboro, Mary Gaona of Tullahoma, Nellie Gragg of Leesburg, Ohio, son, Robert Glenn Stephens of Tullahoma, brother, Harold (Loretta) Moon of Tullahoma, step-children; Charles, Billy, Frankie and Margie Trussell and Louise Puff. 11-grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation for Mrs. Trussell will be held from 5:00-8:00 P.M. on Monday, July 7, 2014, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services.
Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 8, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Bobby Watkins, Bishop James C. Taylor and Sister Sharon Taylor, officiating.
Interment will follow in the Zion Hill Cemetery in Hillsboro
Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
7/9/14 —– James “Jamie” Richard Daniel
James “Jamie” Richard Daniel, age 41 of Manchester passed away, Saturday, July 5, 2015 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Danny Anderson officiating.
Burial will follow at Beans Creek Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, July 9, 2014 from 11:00 AM until time of service.at the funeral home.
Mr. Daniel was born in Ringold, Georgia, he was the son of the late Troy Daniel and Helen Thomas Hazel of Murfreesboro.
He was a mechanic and iron worker. Jamie enjoyed working on vehicles, motorcycle riding, fishing, hunting and playing with his dogs, Rascal, Chewy, Peaches and Bonnie.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents Charles and Betty Thomas and Bud and Hazel Daniel and one sister Tammy Renee Daniel.
Jamie is survived by his wife Lori Toneff Daniel; his mother and step-father Helen and Charles Hazel of Murfreesboro; one daughter Hannah Noel Daniel Shows of Santa Fe, New Mexico; two step- sons, J.D. and Michael Sutton both of Tullahoma; 2 brothers, Troy Lee Daniel of Tullahoma and Rocky Hazel of Smyrna; three sisters, Nancy Ann Hazel of Murfreesboro, Rebecca Mangrum and husband Andrew of Gladeville, TN., Marie Thompson and husband Danny of Shelbyville, Tennessee and one granddaughter, Lacey.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
7/11/14 —— Allard J. “Al” Heath Jr.
Memorial services for Mr. Allard J. “Al” Heath Jr., age 61, of Tullahoma will be conducted at 7:00 PM, Friday, July 11, 2014 at Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Visitation with the family will be held from 4:00 PM until service time.
Mr. Heath died Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
He leaves his wife, Debra (Robidoux) Heath of Spencer; two daughters, Melissa Rhinehart of Tullahoma, TN and Wendy Heath of Lewisburg, TN; his step-father, Harvey E. Bennett of Putnam; his brothers, Steven M. Heath of Thompson, Curt D. Heath of Putnam, Jamie J. Heath and his wife Debra of Putnam, Scott J. Bennett and his wife Misty of Putnam; his sisters, Joyce A. Cote of Putnam, Brenda J. Heath of Putnam and Heidi N. Bennett of Putnam; eight grandchildren, Zachary York, Jade Rhinehart, Jameson Rhinehart, Mackenzie Heath, Madison Heath, Jasmine Rhineheart, Jeannine Rhineheart and Jayden Black; a step-son, Tony Binici and step-daughter, Rita Ho; an uncle, Raymond Heath and his wife Lorena of Pomfret; one aunt, Lydia Castonguay of Woodstock; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by a brother, Eugene “Huey” Heath in 1974.
Al was born in Putnam on January 31, 1953, son of the late Allard J. “Red” Heath Sr., who died in 1998 and Alma E. “Elsie” (Lanaville) Bennett, who died in 1997. He lived in Putnam most of his life, also living in Lisbon, NH, Worcester, Spencer and Tullahoma, TN. He worked for many years at Central Supply in Putnam and Worcester. While in Tullahoma, Al worked at Tepro.
Al enjoyed country music. He was a self taught musician and played guitar, bass guitar and steel guitar. He was a vocalist in several local country bands, playing weddings, anniversaries and partys. He recorded several songs, including a song he wrote entitled “I Never Want To Make You Cry”.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Allard J. Heath Jr..
7/8/14 —- Homer Elgie Bevill
Mr. Homer Elgie Bevill age 89, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at his residence in Bell Buckle, Tennessee.
Mr. Bevill retired from Blue Bell Boot Company and U.S. Tobacco Company He served in the United States Army. Mr. Bevill enjoyed gardening, raising chickens and goats. He loved visiting with his family in East Tennessee. Homer loved talking with people and never met a stranger.
He was preceed in death by his wife Gladys Bevill as well as his parents John Bevill and Lucy Hopkins Bevill.
He is survived by three sons; Louis Dean Bevill and wife Janice of Bell Buckle, Tennessee, Charles Ray Bevill of Tullahoma and Troy Rex Bevill and wife Debbie of Lafayette, Tennessee.
Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 3:00 PM at Lebanon Cemetery in Lincoln County, Tennessee.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.