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Murder Trial Set For June

Carla (Dillard) Pearman

There was a domestic violence related murder Valentine’s Day, 2013 in Murfreesboro. The incident happened at a home in the Blackman community. The female victim 31-year-old Carla Pearman, formally Carla Dillard of Manchester, was allegedly killed by the hands of her husband of 3 months, 28-year-old Jacob Pearman. The accused killer will face judge and jury on June, 16, 2014 in Murfreesboro.
Pearman was taken into custody in Manchester after fleeing Rutherford County in the female victims’ Jeep. Pearman was arrested at a gas station at Exit 111.
Jacob Pearman will also face charges that he assaulted the woman’s son.
Apparently the suspect called his parents and left what has been described as a troubling message. The family then called the police and authorities paid a visit to the home to do a welfare check. The victim was found deceased in her bed.
The female victim was allegedly bludgeoned to death. Police say Pearman has confessed to the murder of his wife.

Couple Arrested For Abandoment In Moore County

A Kentucky couple was arrested in Moore County recently on charges of being fugitives from justice.
Richard Joseph Driver, 65, and Michelle Pogue Driver, 64, who were living at 205 Main St. in Lynchburg, were arrested after the Moore County Sheriff’s Department was alerted by the U.S. Marshal’s Service.
The Driver’s were wanted in Kentucky for the charge of abandonment of a minor since 2010. They were booked into the Moore County jail.

Water Safety Day and More At The Manchester City Pool

Residents will be swimming here very soon.. Photo by Samantha Watters

Rec Center prepares for opening of outdoor swimming later this month.. Photo by Tiffany Clutter

In June 2003 the outdoor pool at the Manchester Recreation Complex opened to the public and quickly became a hot commodity during the summer months. However, did you know that it takes 146,000 gallons of water to fill it each year? Or that it serves some 500 students and patrons each day? In 2014, the Manchester Recreation Complex is bound to reach even more excited patrons and students with its upcoming outdoor pool events this summer. The Outside Pool will open on Thursday, May 22nd and then on May 31st will be involved in the Water Safety Fair at the Manchester Recreation Complex. This event will focus on the fact that May is Water Safety Month and will include safety demonstrations and tips from Lifeguards as well as The Manchester Police Department, Fire Department, Rescue Squad, Game Warden, Air Evac, Ambulance Service, and more. Then on June 20th the Manchester Recreation Complex invites you to participate in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at 10am. Come and enjoy a FR

City pool opens on May 22. Photo by Samantha Watters

EE swimming lesson at the same time that others around the world will be participating in swimming lessons in order to try and set a world record. Oh & don’t forget, Twisted Tuesdays will begin in mid-June for kids to come and play games to win prizes, coupons, and much more at the Outside Pool. To learn about specific pool hours and exciting prizes that will be given away during the Safety Fair, watch our Thunder TV News Video Online at WMSRradio.com.

Raiders Hanging Tough In District Baseball Tournament

Trace Freidlein pitched a fantastic game on Saturday.. Photo by Dennis Weaver

The Coffee County Red Raider baseball team got a solid pitching effort from Dallas Bryan and a spirited comeback effort before falling to Columbia by a final score of 9 to 4 in the 2nd round of the District 8AAA tournament. Columbia built a 6 to 0 lead through 4 innings before the Raiders plated 4 runs in the top of the 5th inning. Zach Holder had a 2 RBI single down the right field line to provide the big hit of the inning, but the Raiders could get no closer. Dallas Bryan took the tough luck loss.

Trace Friedlein pitched a complete game 5 hitter to lead Coffee County to a 6 to 1 victory over Lawrence County on Saturday in the elimination bracket of the District 8AAA tournament. Coffee County got 3 unearned runs in the 3 inning as they loaded the bases on defensive miscues and then got 3 straight singles with RBI’s from Kyle Douglas and Tyler Cavender.

Peyton Meeker is congratulated by Coach Brent Whitlock after his home run for Coffee County on Saturday.. Photo by Dennis Weaver

The Raiders tallied the final 3 on a 2 out, three run home run from Peyton Meeker in the 6th. Cavender finished the game going 4 for 4 at the plate while Meeker was 3 for 4 with a double and single to go with his dinger. Friedlein was spectacular all afternoon long as he struck out 10, including all 3 outs in the 7th.
With the win, Coffee County advances to take on Lincoln County on Monday night at 6:30 PM at Tullahoma. We will have that broadcast on Thunder Radio beginning at 6:20pm.

Rockets Finsh in 2nd Place In DRVC Tournament

Westwood team members with their 2nd place trophy.. Photo by Dennis Weaver

Westwood’s soccer team battled a physical South Lincoln team until the final whistle before falling 2 to 1 in the Duck River Valley Conference tournament finals on Friday night in Fayetteville. After controlling the tempo for the first 10 minutes, the Falcons of South Lincoln ramped up the physical play scoring goals in the 27th and 29th minute to take a 2 to 0 lead into intermission. Westwood coach Jonathan Graf made an adjustment in his alignment and the Rockets began to find their offensive flow in the 2nd half. A controversial Red Card against the Rocket’s Tyler Walker in the 38th minute gave South Lincoln a man advantage for the final 22 minutes. Westwood responded with an Ethan Abplanalp header off a corner kick from Juan Carlos Penaloza in the 43rd minute. A potential tying goal from Paco Barrera hit the post in 50th minute and a Lucas McAfee shot was wide in the final 2 minutes but the Rockets could never get the equalizer. With the loss, Westwood finished the season with a record of 8-4-1.

Lady Raiders Win In District Tournament

Brianna Jones fires a pitch in the win over Tullahoma on Saturday

Kaylee Skipper racked up four RBIs on two hits for the Coffee County Central Lady Raiders on Saturday as the ladies defeated Tullahoma 9-2 in the District 8-AAA softball tournament in Shelbyville. Tori Bell added 2 RBI for the Lady Raiders. Brianna Jones recorded the win for the Coffee County. She allowed two runs over seven innings. Brianna struck out 13, walked three and gave up four hits. Skipper was named the Gateway Tire and Service Center player of the game.
Despite winning by 7 runs the Lady Raiders trailed twice in the game, 1-0 and 2-1 before roaring back for their 24th win of the year.
Coffee County will play Lincoln County on Tuesday night at 7pm.

Red Raider Soccer Season Comes To An End

Seniors Marcos Villegas(Left) and Chris Freimuth(Middle) are consoled by Victor Ramirez(Front) and Lafredo Ramirez (Right) after the match Saturday.. Photo by Dennis Weaver

The Red Raider soccer season came to a cruel and abrupt end on Saturday as they fell to Shelbyville by a final score of 3 to 0. The Raiders took the match into the last 4 minutes down 1 to 0 only to see two red cards give the host Eagles a two man advantage which they turned into 2 demoralizing goals. Shelbyville scored their lone even strength goal in the 28th minute on a breakaway up the middle off of a long clearing pass. Abelene Barrera had a chance to tie it in the 37th minute on a beautiful left footer that leaked just wide of the frame. In the 2nd half, several Red Raider chances slipped away on wide shots or the physical play of the Eagles defense.
The game brought to an end the careers of 4 Red Raider seniors, Marcos Villegas, Michael Garcia, Chris Freimuth and David Morgan. Coach Robert Harper acknowledged the contributions of exchange students Pedro Hernandez and Matheo Senegas. The Raiders finished the season with a final record of 8-7-3.

5/4/14 —- OPAL BONNER-BUCKNER

Mary Opal Bonner Buckner, age 87, of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away into rest on May 2, 2014 at the Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.

Opal was born on August 9, 1926 in Pelham, Tennessee to her parents, the late Morgan Haskel Bonner and Bethie Hawk Bonner. She was also preceded in death by her sons, James Buckner and Jerry Buckner and brother, Clifton Bonner.

She was a faithful member of the Campground Freewill Baptist Church in Pelham, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many people. Opal loved going to softball games regardless of the weather and watching Titan and TN Vols football. She also enjoyed going to Pigeon Forge, TN and Ft. Walton Beach, FL whenever possible.

She is survived by her daughters, Yvonne Sartain and her husband Willard of Manchester, TN and Shirley Perez and her husband Henry of Wartrace, TN; sons, Dennis Buckner of Pelham, TN and Clarence Buckner and his wife Angie of Hillsboro, TN; one brother, Wayne Bonner and his wife Pauline of Morrison, TN; seventeen grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; three-great-great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation was on Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Central Funeral Home in Manchester.

The Funeral Service was conducted on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Campground Freewill Baptist Church in Pelham, TN.

Burial followed at the Bethel Cemetery in Pelham.

CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.