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6/24/14 —– SHEILA ANN MILLER HENDERSON
SHEILA ANN MILLER HENDERSON, age 46, of Winchester, Tenn. formerly of Dyer, Indiana, departed this life on Sunday, June, 22, 2014, at her residence, succumbing to a long battle with Kidney disease.
She was born on March 7, 1968, in Chicago Heights, Ill. to the late Arthur and Sherra Bragg Miller.
Ms. Henderson was a self-employed cake decorator owning her own bakery. She received a kidney transplant approximately ten years ago. She had only recently moved to Tennessee to be close to family. She was a loving and caring sister and aunt. Ms. Henderson loved to have fun and loved going to the beach. She did get to go on a cruise with her sister just a few weeks before her illness took a turn for the worse and just last week got to attend a family reunion in Chicago she had so looked forward to.
Sheila is survived by her sister, Dawn Hayes and her husband Jody of Winchester, a brother, Doug “Taz” Miller and his wife, Tabitha of the Pleasant Grove Community and nephews; Garrett Hayes and Jeffery Long both of Winchester.
Visitation for Ms. Henderson will be from 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, June 24, until Service time at 3:00 in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Chaplin Michael Gass, officiating.
Interment will follow in the Keith Springs Cemetery in Belvidere.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the Kidney Foundation or Kidney Donor Services by contacting Grant Funeral Services.
Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
6/24/14 —— Michael David Freeze
Michael David Freeze, age 51, passed away on June 21, 2014 at his home in Manchester, Tennessee surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Haskell and Nellie Freeze; and maternal grandparents, Clifford and Margaret Ferriss.
Michael is survived by his wife, Kim R. Wright Freeze of Manchester; children, Michael D. Freeze, Jr. (Sabrina) and Kyle W. Freeze (Stephanie) of Summitville, TN; grandchildren, Kyle Freeze, Jr. and Aubrianna Freeze of Summitville; parents, David L. Freeze and Jeanette R. Ferriss Freeze of Manchester; sister, Christy R. Freeze of Nashville; uncles, Vernon Freeze (Alice) of Manchester, Terry McGowen (Renee) and their children Hannah & Cameron and Jerry Ferriss of El Paso, TX; friends, Russell & Earlene Farless and Jackie Burks; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home with the Funeral Service to follow at 2:00 p.m.
Burial will be at the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.
6/23/14 —– Thomas E. “Jim” Parson
Thomas E. “Jim” Parson, age 77 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on June 21, 2014 at the St. Thomas-Rutherford in Murfreesboro.
He was a retired farmer and had worked for Seaboard Farms and the Tennessee Department of Corrections.
He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Paul Parson and Claudia Aylor Parson; first wife, Joyce Buckner Parson; brothers, Cecil Parson, Dewey Parson and Billy Parson; and sister, Agnes Parson Howell.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Simmons Parson of Manchester and her sons, Howell Hoke and Ron Hoke; daughters, Melodie Daniel and her husband Bruce of Bradyville, Connie Rynd and her husband John of Manchester, and Page Curtis and her husband David of Humboldt, TN; son, Danny Lance and his wife V.J. of Manchester; eight grandchildren, Courtney Rynd, Christopher Rynd, Olivia Rynd, T.J. Daniel, B.J. Daniel, A.J. Daniel, Garrison Curtis and Victoria Phipps; sisters, Melba (Bob) Mahrenholz of Tullahoma, Ida Snell of Flat Springs, TN, Ann (Ned) Arbuckle of Murfreesboro, Carolyn (Bruce) Bowers of Sarasota, FL and Oma Lee (James) Shelton of Franklin, TN; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be on Monday, June 23, 2014 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home.
The Funeral Service will follow on Monday, June 23, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Central Funeral Home with Bruce Daniel officiating.
Pallbearers will be Christopher Rynd, David Curtis, John Rynd, T.J. Daniel, B.J. Daniel, A.J. Danil and Garrison Curtis.
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.
Dog Attacks One Year-Old In Manchester
A one year-old Manchester girl is recovering at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital from dog bites. According to Manchester Police Officer Ernie Colvin, Bailey Hall was attacked Friday by the dog while at her grandmother’s, residence at 619 Henley Street in Manchester.
Police say that the dog was eating animal crackers off of the floor that had spilled when the child went to get one. The dog then attacked the girl and bit her several times on her head. Family members got the dog off of the child and notified police.
The 135 lb White Pit Bulldog was placed in an animal control truck and during transport to Manchester Animal Control the dog died while in route.
An animal autopsy, is to be performed on the dog to determine the cause of death.
Meanwhile the child continues to be recover from the attack.
Tennessee Highway Patrol Report From Bonnaroo
THP Colonel Tracy Trott
State troopers worked more than 5,600 hours over the six-day period. THP personnel investigated 11 total crashes with no fatalities. All of the wrecks worked this year were for property damage only. In 2013, troopers worked 17 crashes, including one fatal, three injury and 13 property damage wrecks.
Troopers issued a total of 127 citations; 40 for moving violations and 87 for non-moving violations. Ten suspects were cited for driving under the influence, and just one was cited for the open container law. 17 speeding tickets were written.
“This was one of the safest Bonnaroo weekends we’ve ever worked. Our troopers did a great job managing the heavy volume of traffic on Interstate 24 and the surrounding roadways. Our hard worked paid off and we are able to say there were zero fatalities this festival weekend,” THP Colonel Tracy Trott said.
THP personnel also responded to 184 motorist assist calls throughout 6 days.
Tractor-Trailer Tires Crash Into Home
Tires come off a tractor-trailer and damage a home in Hillsboro.. Photos by Barry West
According to a report by Coffee County Deputy David Grosch, a resident of Hillsboro Highway told the officer she was okay as she exited her residence last Thursday.
The runaway tires that rolled through the brick wall.
The deputy stated in his report that he noticed that the carport had been severely damaged and bricks from the wall were on the ground.
Then the owner of the tractor-trailer, Johnny Lee Morris, appeared and stated that one of his drivers had called and said that a set of tires came off the truck. The driver, Christopher Lee Irvin, stated that he felt the truck shake and then the wheels came off of it. He said he was transporting a load of tile to McMinnville and was traveling north on Hillsboro Highway when the incident occurred.
This mishap occurred at the same time the accident at the Exit 114 overpass was taking place.
Two-Vehicle Crash Hurts One Local Woman
Shinkel vehicle
Howard vehicle
Howard was not injured in the crash.
Cannon County Teacher Arrested On Drug Charges
Shannon Gannon
In recent weeks, TBI Special Agents, along with investigators from the Cannon County Sheriff’s Office, began investigating Shannon Gannon. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information revealing Gannon was buying and distributing prescription narcotics. Whether any of the transactions happened at the school or involved students remains part of the open TBI investigation.
On Thursday evening, Agents arrested Gannon without incident and charged him with Conspiracy to Deliver Schedule II Prescription Narcotics and booked into the Cannon County Jail.
Matheny Wants Huffman Out As Education Commissioner
47th District State Rep. Judd Matheny
In a four-page letter, the bi-partisan group outlines why they want Huffman to step down. It includes accusations of misguided judgment, dereliction of duty and failing to uphold state law following problems with the release of TCAP scores.
In a statement, Gov. Haslam called the letter a political stunt and said “there is a more productive way to discuss something so significant than through a letter by a small group of legislators more interested in trying to get headlines than substance.”
Manchester Firemen Go Through Intense Training
Firemen work on escaping a home without a ladder… Photos and story by Samantha Watters
Last week the Manchester Fire Department went through a 2 Part Survival Course that taught them how to escape a burning building once their traditional exit routes have been compromised. This course was taught by the Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy who said it was their first time teaching this course to an entire department including the administration. Part 1 of this course taught fireman how to breach walls and how to climb through enclosed spaces, wiring, and more while having no visibility.
Firefighters working on escaping with a ladder.
Part 2 of this course trained fireman on techniques to help them escape a 2 story building through a window without a traditional ladder method. When asked what they thought about this training course, firemen responded with answer that covered the following: this course taught them that mentally attacking a situation can make all of the difference, that having a real life practice scenario can better train them for a real life situation, and how having a background in nontraditional escape options can help them safely get home to their families. Watch these firefighters in action as they breach walls and climb out of windows on Thunder TV’s all new News Video online at www.WMSRRadio.com.
