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1/8/13 — Twila H. Foster

Funeral services for Mrs. Twila H.  Foster, age 91, of Manchester, TN, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday,  January 8, 2013 at Manchester Funeral Home with Dr. Brenton Cox  officiating. 

Burial will follow at  Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. 

Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 Noon until time of service  at the funeral home. 

Mrs. Foster  passed away at Lynchburg Nursing Center on Sunday  morning.

Mrs. Foster was born in Harlan County,  KY, the daughter of the late Edward Washington and Mossie Brock Howard.  She was a homemaker and was a member of  First Baptist Church of Manchester.  Her hobbies included reading, gardening, quilting, playing gin rummy, and  cooking.  Her greatest love was her  family as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and  great-grandmother.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Foster  was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Howard F. Foster,  one son, Stephen A. Foster; one brother, Earl Howard; and three sisters, Mattie  Marie Payne, Bessie Eve Richmond, and Beulah Mae Hole. 

She is survived by two sons, Gary  “Brent” (Deborah Ann) Foster of Beech Grove and Howard F. Foster, II of  Winchester; three daughters, Melanie Marie Pierce of Savannah, GA, Mina Michele  Foster of Winchester, and Lauren Gabrielle Foster of Bluff City, TN; two  brothers, James Edward Howard of Shelby, OH and Edward Ray Howard of Louisville,  KY; two sisters, Birdie Bernice McKnight of Lexington, KY and Alice Faye Dodge  of Louisville, KY; six grandchildren; and six great  grandchildren.

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FOSTER FAMILY

1/8/13 — Edgar Thomas Jacobs

Funeral services for Mr. Edgar Thomas  Jacobs, age 73, of Manchester, will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January  8, 2013 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tommy Underwood  officiating. 

Burial will follow in  Gnat Hill Cemetery. 

Visitation with  the family will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Monday, January 7 at the  funeral home. 

Mr. Jacobs passed  away on Sunday at Manchester Healthcare.

Mr. Jacobs was born in Manchester, TN,  the son of the late Ewin and Martha Jane Blackburn Jacobs. 

He owned and operated Circle J Dance  Barn, Circle J Tree Service, Jacobs Brothers LP Gas Company and Custom Frame  Shop.  He was a member of Noah  Church of Christ.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Jacobs  was also preceded in death by one daughter, Terri Lee Jacobs; one brother, Grady  Jacobs; and one sister, Icelow Burnett.  He is survived by two daughters, Shannon Jacobs (Shane) Titus of  Lynchburg and Freida Lowery of Manchester; one brother, Billy Jacobs of  Fayetteville; one sister, Lena Green of Manchester; and two grandchildren,  Alisha Lowery and Jerri Lynn Lowery.

The family requests memorial donations  be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program,  501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105-1942; Alzheimer’s Association-Highland Rim Chapter, 201 W. Lincoln  St., Tullahoma, TN  37388; or  Parkinson’s Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Avenue, Miami, FL  33136-1494.

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE JACOBS FAMILY

1/8/13 — Rasiklal B. Shukla

Rasiklal B. Shukla, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Sunday, January 6th, 2013 at Life Care Center in Tullahoma at the age of 94.

Mr. Shukla was born in India to the late Bhaishanker and Maniben Trivedi Shukla.

During his life, Mr. Shukla worked as an educator and was a retired Indian Administration Services Officer.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Shukla is preceded in death by many brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Madhukanta Shukla of Tullahoma; two sons, Dr. Sandip Shukla and his wife Kitty of Tullahoma, and Dr. Vikram Shukla and his wife Marilou of Gastonia, North Carolina; one daughter, Bakula Sheth of Louisville, Kentucky; grandchildren, Rucha and Ryan Bond, Rupa Shukla, Jay Shukla, Seema Shukla, Karna Sheth, Rushi Sheth and Deepa Sheth; and great grandchildren, Matthew, Carlyann, William and Avery Jay.

Visitation for Mr. Shukla will be held on Tuesday, January 8th, 2013 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Kilgore Funeral Home.

Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

1/11/13 — Gary Lynn Hall

Mr. Gary Lynn Hall, age 62, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013 at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma after a short illness.

He was born in Monterrey, TN and a lifelong resident of Tullahoma.

He was the son of the late Luther Clarence Hall and Mrs. Ferby Hall of Tullahoma who survives.

Mr. Hall was an independent business man who operated many businesses in Tullahoma including the Drewskies Chain of Convenience markets and was currently the owner operator of H and H Health Food Store in the Mall in Tullahoma.
He was a long time and generous member of the Grace Baptist Church.

Mr. Hall is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sharon Cory Hall, a daughter, Ashleigh Lynn Hall and son Drew Preston Hall (Brittany Shelton), all of Tullahoma. Also survived by Brothers Glenn Hall (Linda) and Tim Hall (Teri) and a sister Dianna Darden (Don) all of Tullahoma and five nieces, five nephews, two grand nephews, and two grandnieces.

Mr. Hall was a kind person who gave generously and, sometimes anonymously, to many people and organizations throughout his life. He supported project graduation at Tullahoma High School, the band, the baseball team, and the football team by driving the equipment trailer to away games for many years. He sponsored little league teams, girls softball, and held car washes for Horseplay. His gifts were always given with a warm and giving heart. He will be missed sorely by his family and the community.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy.

A memorial services will be held on Friday, January 11, 2013 beginning at 11:00 with visitation starting at 10:00 at the Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home Chapel with Brother David Wall officiating.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to a memorial fund at the funeral home.

DAVES-CULBERTSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.

More Charges Against Tullahoma Man

Billy Joe Nelson

Manchester police have lodged additional charges against a man after a woman reported being kidnapped and then sexually assaulted. The victim told detectives she was abducted early New Year’s Day along Hillsboro Boulevard in Manchester. She said a man forced her into a car drove her to Tullahoma and then raped her. The victim said she managed to escape and call for help. She was treated at Harton Regional Medical Center. On Wednesday, police arrested 31-year-old Billy Joe Nelson of Tullahoma and charged him with carjacking. On Friday, police announced he was also charged with robbery, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault and aggravated sexual battery. Nelson’s bond was set at $1 million.

Location of abduction in Manchester... By Barry West

 

County Commission To Meet Tuesday

County Commission... By Barry West

A public hearing has been scheduled for 5 p.m. tomorrow at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza to discuss zoning issues that would allow a second rock quarry to open in Hillsboro. The Coffee County Commission will meet at 6 p.m. with an agenda that includes a resolution to change the zoning of property owned by Wright Paving Contractors LLC to a high-impact industrial zoning so that the company can begin operations. A second resolution on the agenda would increase the price for reclamation bonding of all new mining operations from $2,500 per acre, not to exceed $95,000 per project, to $4,000 per acre, not to exceed $200,000. The hearing and commission meeting will be held at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza at 1329 McArthur St. in Manchester.

Flu Getting Worse

Flu season is picking up steam, and it could get even worse as people return to Middle Tennessee from vacation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 29 states are now reporting high levels of symptoms associated with the flu, including Tennessee. The flu is most heavily concentrated in the southeast, and health officials say it could spread even more now that kids are returning to school after winter break. While several Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky local schools took some days off because of illness before the holidays, those that were back in session Friday aren’t seeing issues yet. The health department said many of its clinics still have the flu vaccine available free of charge. If you want to get a vaccine, first call your local health department to find out if it’s still available. If it is not, you can always go to a health department in a different county.

Drivers To Get Paper License

Getting your driver’s license is going to a lot different in Tennessee. By the middle of February, all driver license offices will be handing out paper licenses to those getting one for the first time or renewing. The actual card will then be delivered by mail, no more than seven-days later. According to the state Department of Safety, this is to help prevent fraud. Commissioner Bill Gibbons says there have been several cases of motor vehicle office employees taking the license making equipment and giving it to someone to make fake ID’s. The licenses will now be made in a central office and not at the individual offices throughout the state. Tennessee joins about 12 other states across the country that have implemented similar procedures.

Tullahoma Board To Consider Lawson’s Contract

Current Tullahoma Director of Schools Dan Lawson

The Tullahoma school board is to meet in special session Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. to consider whether Dr. Dan Lawson’s employment should extend beyond its June 30, 2013, deadline. According to board chairman Pat Welsh the board will consider a request from member Kim Uselton to consider the contract extension. Uselton has said that she felt compelled to move forward with attempting to extend Lawson’s contract. She explained that she feels that Lawson has been a great fit for the city and for the school system.

Grand Jury Will Meet This Week

The Coffee County grand jury will be meeting tomorrow to consider 117 cases. Of those cases there are 87 that have been forwarded to the panel from Coffee County General Sessions Court and 30 first time cases. Those first time cases are being presented by law enforcement and have not been through the court system, they are usually drug cases.