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Lady Raiders Fall In Close One
Alaina Lusk lays in two from a game earlier this season... Photo by Barry West
The Lady Raiders got a big day from Ginny Clayborne as she scored 19 with Alaina Lusk adding 10.
12/29/12 — Virginia Sexton Jarratt
Virginia Sexton Jarratt, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, December 21st, 2012 at Manchester Health Care Center at the age of 85.
Mrs. Jarratt was born in Huntsville, TN to the late Kaywood and Mary Ann Sexton.
She formerly worked as a secretary for the United States Air Force and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Tullahoma. Mrs. Jarratt was also a member and former president of the Women’s Club in Tullahoma and she played golf and bridge.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one son, John Jarratt; one grandson, Jason Jarratt and many brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Jarratt is survived by her husband Aubrey Jarratt of Tullahoma; one son, Steve Jarratt of Tullahoma; one grandson, Joe Jarratt of Knoxville, TN; one sister, Sue Morris of Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 29th, 2012 from 2:00-4:00pm with the memorial service at 4:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. A. Richard Smith officiating.
Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 201 West Lincoln Street Tullahoma, TN 37388.
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
12/31/12 — Barbara Ann Webb
Memorial services for Mrs. Barbara Ann Webb, age 72, of Estill Springs, will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 31, 2012 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 AM until time of service on Monday.
Mrs. Webb passed away on Wednesday, December 19 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
Mrs. Webb was born in Ashville, NC, the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth Bentley Martin.
She was a Certified Radiology Technician at Southern Tennessee Medical Center in Winchester and was a member of the American Registry of Radiology Technicians and the Gold Wing Club. She enjoyed gardening, motorcycles, camping, and visiting casinos.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Webb was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Edward Webb.
She is survived by two sons, Greg Webb of Richmond, VA and Randy (Susan) Webb of Beech Grove; one daughter, Tammie Orzino of Mulberry, TN; one sister, Judy Matheson of Las Vegas, NV; and four grandchildren, Dustin Webb, Mason Orzino, Dakota Orzino, and Noel Webb.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE WEBB FAMILY
12/23/12 — Homer B. Kunz
Mr. Homer B. Kunz age 99 of Tracy City, Tennessee passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012.
He was born on July 28, 1913, a son of the late John Kunz and Marie M. Stamm Kunz and was preceded in death by his wife, June Kunz.
Mr. Kunz was a life long member of Christ Church Episcopal, a charter member of the Trail Blazers Jeep Club. He was a well known general contractor and worked for many years with Brice Construction Company, Inc.
Survivors include his children, John E. and his wife Anna Lee Kunz of Tracy City, Frederick (Fritz) Kunz of Tracy City, Lynda and her husband, Max Harper of Mt. Juliet, TN; grandchildren, Mary Shelton, Hans Kunz, Jason Harper, Nicolle Nunley, Cara Jones and Emmett Kunz.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday at Christ Church Episcopal with The Reverend Dr. Linda A. Hutton officiating.
Burial will be in the City Cemetery in Tracy City.
Memorials may be made to: Christ Church Episcopal, Tracy City, TN 37387.
Foster & Lay Funeral Home of Tracy City is in charge of arrangements.
Lady Raiders Playing In Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg-Pittman High School
Alaina Lusk led the Lady Raiders with 10 points followed by Katie Reid and Ginny Clayborne with 9.
Coffee Co. plays Ezell-Harding today.
Manchester Man Hurt In Motorcycle/SUV Crash
James Charles Cayo injured in wreck... Photo by Wayne Thomas of the Tullahoma News and WHMT
A Manchester man was flown to Vanderbilt Medical Center Tuesday afternoon after being injured when a SUV pulled out in front of him. According to a report by Tullahoma Police officer Chris Coe, a 2000 Nissan operated by Macy Lea Blackburn, 16, of McKellar Drive, Tullahoma, pulled onto North Jackson Street from William Northern Boulevard into the path of a motorcycle operated by James Charles Cayo, 60, of Busy Corner Lane, Manchester. According to the latest information available, a spokesperson for Vanderbilt said Cayo was listed in stable condition.
Meth Bust In Tullahoma
Meth lab found in Tullahoma
Sheriff’s Investigator James Sherrill received information that methamphetamines were being produced at 907 and half South Washington. When officers entered the residence and were told by the occupant that he had been “cooking meth” and then gave the deputies permission to search a mechanic shop. While searching the shop the officers allegedly found two bottles with meth being produced.
According to Sherrill, the individual involved in the production of meth is on probation for the promotion of methamphetamines. A case against the person producing the drug will be presented to the Coffee County Grand Jury. Meanwhile, Tullahoma Police are investigating a break in at the business.
Early Morning Fire In Tullahoma
Firefighters in Tullahoma responded to a fire Thursday morning around 12:45 a.m. The fire department was dispatched to 931 East Grizzard Street. The woman living at that address woke up and heard a noise and discovered that her living room was on fire. The fire was in the living room but the front door was blocked and the family had to escape through a window. Once firefighters arrived they quickly extinguished the fire, but the apartment suffered smoke damage.
Nissan Gets Money For Job Training
Some good economic news came out of Nashville Wednesday.
State Representative David Alexander (of Winchester) announced that the Tennessee Dept. of Economic Commission is awarding over $4 million to Nissan in Decherd for the training of over 800 new jobs at the plant. Alexander stated that the grant which is known as the Fast Trac Grant has been in the works for some time and is very great for the area.
Alexander stated that with the awarding of the grant there will be more jobs added to Nissan in Decherd. “This is great news for Franklin County,” Representative Alexander proudly stated Wednesday afternoon.
UPDATE!! Three Inmates Back In The Bedford County Jail
Allen Harris
James Lynch
John Lovvron
Three people escaped from the Bedford County Jail early Thursday morning.
The escape occurred around 4:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
Police are looking for John Lovvorn, 20, James Lynch, 22, and 34-year-old Allen Harris.
During the search, a Shelbyville officer crashed his police car on South Cannon Boulevard. The officer wasn’t seriously hurt.
Harris of Murfreesboro, was being held on a charge for failing to appear in court.
Lovvorn of Shelbyville was in jail on charges of aggravated robbery, burglary, theft of property and vandalism.
Lynch of Shelbyville was being held on several drug counts.
Anyone with information on the men’s whereabouts is urged to call the sheriff’s office at 931-684-3232.