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12/5/12 — Willie Rogers Flynn
Mrs. Willie Rogers Flynn age 78 of Tracy City went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2012, at Medical Center of Manchester.
Mrs. Flynn attended Tracy City First United Methodist Church
She is preceded in death by her husband Patrick S. Flynn; parents Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Rogers; brothers James Rogers and Charles Rogers; son–in–law Daniel Linder.
Survivors include her children Debra Flynn Linder of Altamont, TN and Timothy Michael Flynn of Cottonwood, AZ; brother Gene Rogers of Altamont; grandchildren Jessica Linder, Jason Flynn, Heather Flynn, and Devin Flynn.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in the funeral home chapel with Brother Danny Coffelt officiating.
Burial will be in Coalmont Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Arrangements provided by Foster & Lay Funeral Home Tracy City, Tennessee 931-592-3691.
12/5/12 — Patsy Muse
Mrs. Patsy Muse, age 81, of Tullahoma, passed away at Harton Regional Medical Center.
She is a native of Manchester, TN and is the daughter of the late Evan and Adella Crocker Jernigan. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death her husband, Jack Muse. Patsy and Jack were married in 1955.
She was a member of the Wesley Heights United Methodist Church, president of her high school freshman class, played basketball for 4 years at Coffee County High School and was a Captain her senior year, a majorette her sophomore & junior years, a cheerleader her senior year.
The family request for those who wish donations be made to the MS Society or the Wesley Heights United Methodist Church Youth Outreach Program and Missions.
She is survived by a daughter, Ginger Muse of Tullahoma and a son, Phil (Marejane) Muse of Orlando, FL.
Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, from 11:00AM until 1:00PM at the Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Services will be conducted Wednesday at 1:00PM in the Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Tullahoma Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Motlow Men On Top Of Standings
Heading into the final weekend of basketball games before a month-long holiday break, the Motlow Bucks are right where they want to be – in first place.
The Bucks (7-2, 5-0) earned their top spot in the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA) men’s standings with wins at Cleveland State 66-58 and Chattanooga State 109-99 this past weekend.
Motlow will host Walters State this Friday, with the men tipping off at 8 p.m. at Copperweld Arena. Roane State then visits on Saturday, with tipoff at 4 p.m. The women’s contest tips off at 6 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Blue Raiders Heart Broken
Middle Tennessee had the biggest win improvement in the country in 2012, compiled an 8-4 overall record, and played for its conference championship.
On Sunday night, the Blue Raiders found out that wasn’t enough as a bowl invitation was never extended to a program that owns more SBC wins than any team in league history.
Georgia Tech who the Blue Raiders beat in Atlanta earlier in the year did get a bowl bid despite having a losing record at 6-7. Western Kentucky another team that MTSU beat also received a bowl bid with 7-5 season.
Vandy Goes Bowling Again
Vanderbilt has officially accepted an invitation to face North Carolina State of the Atlantic Coast Conference in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl on New Year’s Eve.
For the Commodores, it marks the first time in team history that Vanderbilt will make back-to-back postseason appearances. The Commodores played in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl last year.
The Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl will be held in Nashville’s LP Field, the site of Vanderbilt’s 16-14 win over Boston College in the bowl’s 2008 edition.
Kickoff for the matchup between the Commodores and Wolfpack is scheduled for 11 a.m.
North Carolina State is 7-5 on the season, and 4-4 in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Also Vanderbilt Vice Chancellor David Williams said he was “proud to announce that Coach Franklin has signed a new contract and a continued commitment to the program.”
12/8/12 — Michael Troy Terrill
Michael Troy Terrill age 49 of Monteagle went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2012.
Troy worked at American Airlines for over 20 years. He was very fortunate to be able to travel the world from one side to the other with adventures that he cherished during his long illness.
He was preceded in death by his father Jack Terrill, and his nephew Skyler Brandon Terrill; aunt Catherine Guyear; paternal grandparents JD (Peck) and Ina Terrill; maternal grandparents Joe Bud and Ruth Long.
Survivors include his mother Lucille Terrill of Monteagle; brother and sister-in-law Ronald M. and Sandra Terrill also of Monteagle; sister Tennie Jane Smotherman of Manchester; three nephews Jason Smotherman of Indiana; Jeremy Smotherman of Manchester; Adam Terrill of Athens, TN; niece Jamie Marie Smotherman of South Carolina; A very special aunt Ruth (Goggle) Green of Cowan; uncle Joe B. Long of Monteagle; aunt Lula Bell Johnson of Ft. Walton Beach, FL
A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Eastern Star Cemetery in Sewanee with a releasing of the doves ceremony.
Arrangements provided by Cumberland Funeral Home Monteagle, Tennessee
12/8/12 — James Jeffrey Walton
JAMES JEFFREY WALTON, age 51, departed this life on Sunday, December 2, 2012. James was born on April 15, 1961, in Winchester to the late Dorothy and James Jasper Walton.
James was a benchmark in the real estate business for over 25 years, winning numerous awards for his production and quality service. He was also a mortgage broker for Citizens Bank. James loved serving the public and was real “people person.” He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and brother.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Zimmerman Walton, son, Russell Walton both of Winchester, sisters; Carolyn (Charles) Myers of Estill Springs, Carmen Thomas of Winchester, brothers-in-law, David (Nancy) Zimmerman of Winchester, Greg (Kay) Zimmerman of Knoxville, Tenn., nieces, Erica (Scot) Bradford and son, Weber of Winchester, Charlsie Myers of South Carolina, Amanda (Trevor) Lockhart of Winchester, Holly (Scott) Eslick and daughter, Aubrey of Winchester, Lindsey, Shelby and Nikki Zimmerman all of Knoxville, nephew, Michael Zimmerman also of Knoxville.
Visitation for James will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday, December 7, 2012 at the Winchester Cumberland Presbyterian Church Family Life Center with a Memorial Service at 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the Church with Rev. Michael Clark officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Animal Harbor Shelter, P.O. Box 187, Winchester, TN 37398.
Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
Manchester Fireman Hurt During Fire
This picture taken from outside the Batesville grounds during fire inside plant... Photos by Barry West
Around noon today Manchester Fire Department was called out to a possible fire at Batesville Casket Company. According to Fire Chief Charlie Taylor, the fire was inside a paint booth and was somewhat difficult to get to. Taylor did say firemen did a great job extinguishing the blaze.
One Manchester fireman Jimmy Hollandsworth was injured and was taken to Medical Center of Manchester for treatment. Chief Taylor told WMSR that Hollandsworth’s knee was injured but his leg was not broken. 
According to reports from Batesville no associates were injured in the Monday fire.
12/3/12 — Shelton Mason
Funeral services for Mr. Shelton Mason, age 86, of Beechgrove, will be conducted Monday, December 3, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Brother Matthew Mason, grandson of Mr. Mason officiating.
Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens with Military Honors.
Visitation will be held Sunday, December 2, 2012 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Mr. Mason passed away Friday, November 30, 2012 in Murfreesboro.
He was born April 10, 1926 in Beechgrove, Tennessee the son of the late William Ewin Mason and Jesse Junia Shelton Mason. Mr. Mason enjoyed farming and mechanic work throughout his life. He also enjoyed singing old gospel hymns and was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Beechgrove. Mr. Mason is a United States Navy veteran having served his country during World War II.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Nell Ovena Messick Mason, who passed away November 21, 2008.
Survivors include two sons, Philip Mason of Beechgrove; Lyle Mason and wife, Mona also of Beechgrove; six grandchildren, Monica Mason Donahue and husband, Jason; Matt Mason and wife, Rachel; Sean Mason and wife, Ashley; Sawyer Mason; Shelby Mason and Carlyn Mason; six great-grandchildren, Mason, Katelyn and Sarah Beth Donahue; Kaylee Mason; Addison and Ainsley Mason. Also surviving is one brother, Allen Mason and wife, Myra of Murfreesboro and two sister-in-laws: Iva Rose of Beechgrove and Velma and husband, Dorris Davis of the Noah Community and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church of Beechgrove, TN or to the American Cancer Society.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Mr. Shelton Mason.
Rocket Boys Win Final Regular Season Game
The Westwood Middle boys finished the season strong with a victory over MTCS 55-42, avenging a loss earlier in the season. The Rockets were led by 8th grader Stephen Sullivan who had 18 points in the first half and ended with a game and career high 28points for the game.
Head Coach Will Pannell said, “I am very proud of the way the boys played and I am so happy for them to get this win.” The 8th graders stepped up in their final home game and led the way. I am also proud of the way some of the younger guys stepped up.
Up next for Westwood is the DRVC tournament.