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5/21/14 —- Martha E.K. Hamilton
Martha E.K. Hamilton, of Manchester, passed this life on Wednesday, May 21st, 2014 at her residence at the age of 84.
Mrs. Hamilton was born in Washington D.C. to the late Charles and Margaret Webb Knorleine.
She is survived by two daughters, Jacquelyn Eagle of Manchester, and Margaret Kulpa-Johnson and her husband Kent of Ormond Beach, Florida; one son, Michael Hamilton of Kentucky; and four grandchildren, Joshua Kulpa, James Eagle Jr., Jenna Eagle, and Jodi Colton.
No services are currently planned at this time.
Drug Bust In Tullahoma
Acting on information, Coffee County Sheriff’s Investigator James Sherrill conducted a search of a residence on West Hogan Street in Tullahoma Tuesday and allegedly found drugs.
According to the deputy he found 15 grams of marijuana, some Hydrocodone pills and three sets of scales that had cocaine residue on them.
While Sherrill did not make an arrest he plans to present a case against an individual living at the residence to the Coffee County Grand Jury when it convenes next month.
Tullahoma investigators Tyler Hatfield and Sam Campbell assisted in the search.
Franklin County Woman Must Pay For TennCare Fraud
Wendy Farrell, 37, of Estill Springs, was ordered by a Rutherford County court to repay the TennCare a total of $25,041.80, after she pleaded guilty to TennCare fraud, a Class E felony, and felony theft of services. She also received four years’ probation.
The Office of Inspector (OIG) brought the charges against Farrell in February for falsely claiming dependents in her household, which would have made her ineligible for TennCare.
“People who misrepresent something about their current situation in order to qualify for TennCare are going to get caught and prosecuted,” Inspector General Deborah Faulkner said. “TennCare fraud is a felony, and a conviction could mean jail time and paying back the state for any medical services received.”
The OIG, which is separate from TennCare, began full operation in February 2005 and has investigated cases leading to over $3.5 million paid in restitution and recoupment to TennCare, with a total estimated cost avoidance of over $173 million for the TennCare program, according to latest figures. To date, 2,111 people have been charged with TennCare fraud.
Through the OIG Cash for Tips Program established by the Legislature, Tennesseans can get cash rewards for TennCare fraud tips that lead to convictions. Anyone can report suspected TennCare fraud by calling 1-800-433-3982 toll-free from anywhere in Tennessee, or log on to www.tn.gov/tnoig/ and follow the prompts that read “Report TennCare Fraud.”
Disaster Declaration For Several Counties
A disaster declaration has been granted for Lincoln County and its bordering counties for flooding and tornado damage last month.
The declaration includes Bedford, Franklin, Giles, Lincoln, Marshall and Moore counties in Tennessee. Homeowners and businesses affected by the bad weather will be eligible for low-interest federal loans.
On April 28, Tennessee experienced an outbreak of severe storms producing heavy rain, hail and damaging winds.
A tornado touched down in Lincoln County striking several homes and South Lincoln Elementary School. The tornado killed two people and injured six more.
Memphis and Nashville Are Among Nation’s Deadliest for Pedestrians
Poppy Day In Tullahoma
The bright red “remembrance poppy” was first used worldwide in 1920 to commemorate the American soldiers who had died in the fields of France during World War I.
In the United States, The American Legion honors veterans of all wars by distributing red poppies in exchange for contributions to associations that benefit veterans near Memorial Day each year. On Tuesday, Mayor Lane Curlee signed a proclamation marking Saturday, May 24th Poppy Day in Tullahoma.
On hand at the reading of the proclamation were Poppy Drive Chairman Diana Robinson and Treasurer Wilma Kane.
Season On The Line For Coffee County Softball
Four Lady Raider errors contributed heavily in the loss.
Pitcher Brooklin Lee was strong for the Lady Cougars as she pitched seven shutout innings striking out 13, walking two and she surrendered only four hits. Kaylee Skipper had two of those hits for the Lady Raiders.
For her outstanding play defensively at 1st base Rhianna Roberson earned the Gateway Tire and Service Center player of the game.
Next up for Coffee County will be a match-up against Maryville on Thursday at noon. The winner will remain in the state tournament with a second game on Thursday at 4pm. Thunder Radio will again provide live coverage of all the action from the TSSAA Spring Fling.
Haley Banks Competes In 110M Hurdles
Motlow Sports Update
Motlow Bucks head basketball coach Matt Sligh and his staff will host a basketball skills camp on June 16 and 17 inside Nisbett Center on the Motlow College Moore County campus. The deadline for registration is June 9.
The camp will feature two separate sessions. The first is for kindergarten through sixth-grade students and will begin at 9 a.m. and end at noon both days. The second session is for seventh through 12th graders and will begin at 1 p.m. and end at 4 p.m. both days.
The cost of the camp is $60 per person. There is a $5 discount per player for two or more campers from the same family. Team groups of eight or more players will receive a $10 discount per player. Late registration is $65.
Campers will receive a Motlow Bucks basketball camp T-shirt and will have the option to purchase additional Bucks basketball gear. Food and drink items will be available for purchase throughout the camp.
Attendees are encouraged to reserve their spot at the camp by visiting MotlowSports.com. Please fill out the form and return it to the address on it along with payment.
Keli Bruning of Jasper, TN and Mindy Jo Britt of Flat Rock, Alabama, recently graduated from Motlow College. Both played softball the past two seasons for the Lady Bucks, and both will continue their careers as student-athletes at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky, signing scholarships recently.
The baseball season for the Motlow Bucks ended over the weekend. The Bucks lost to Georgia Perimeter 5-2 in the East Central District Tournament. In the second game for Motlow they lost to Darton College 5-3. If the Bucks had won the tournament they would have competed in the NJCCAA World Series.
5/24/14 —- Mary Cleo Frizzell
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Cleo Frizzell, age 89, of Manchester, will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in Farrar Hill Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Frizzell passed away Tuesday evening at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.
Mrs. Frizzell was born in Coffee County, TN, the daughter of the late Jarrett Alfred and Alice Lee Walker Brown.
She was employed at PCA in Manchester for 20 years before working at Batesville Casket Company, where
she retired after 13 years of service. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
Mrs. Frizzell loved to travel, was a wonderful cook, was devoted to and loved her church and her family, and also enjoyed shopping trips.
In addition to her parents, Cleo was also preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Everett Frizzell, who passed in 1994; brothers, J.W., Clifton, Hershel, and Billy Brown; and sisters, Helen Brown and Imogene Uselton.
She is survived by one son, Neill (Linda) Frizzell of East Ridge, TN; one daughter, Rebecca (Steven) Calvert of New Mexico; two grandchildren, Amanda Lynne Frizzell and Jason Oliver Everett Frizzell; one great grandchild, Margot Elisabeth Frizzell; and many nieces and nephews.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FRIZZELL FAMILY