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Former Band Director Heads To Jail
Stephen Givens.. Photo from the Bedford Co. Sheriff's Department
Stephen B. Givens, the former band director of Community High School in Bedford County, will serve nine months in jail after pleading guilty Thursday to soliciting one of his students. Givens will also forfeit his teaching license.
As part of his plea, Givens will also be placed on the sexual offender registry.
Grandmother To Keep Mook Grandchild
Shelly Mook remains missing
Tyler Mook, now of Decherd, had appealed the decision of Bedford County Chancery Court Judge Lee Russell. The court of appeals says the child will stay with the grandmother.
Shelly Mook has been missing since earlier this year after leaving the couple’s daughter with Tyler Mook at his residence then in Bedford County. She was suppose to go to her apartment in Murfreesboro and meet a repair person but never showed up. Her car was later found in Rutherford County burned up. She has not been seen.
Investigators have searched a number of areas for the woman, including the railroad yard in Cowan but nothing was found.
The visitation rights were taken away from Tyler Mook after alleged statements concerning the burning of the grandmother’s house.
The court of appeals issued the ruling Friday afternoon.
Store Owner In Woodbury Held-Up By Teenager
Last Thursday evening, the owner of Leland’s furniture and Home Décor on Main Street in Woodbury had a gunman come into his store to apparently rob him. Behind the gun was a 13-year-old would-be robber and owner Rickey Smotherman made a bold decision to try to wrestle the gun from the teen’s hands.
Smotherman says the struggle spilled out of his store and onto the sidewalk and that’s when the suspect fired and ran off up the street.
That 13-year-old boy, whose name has not been released, ran away at that point. He was arrested a short time later at a nearby park. He’s now charged with attempted murder and aggravated robbery.
What Will Tennessee Do About New Federal Health Care Program?
Gov. Bill Haslam
States have until Friday to inform the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services whether they plan to set up their own health insurance markets.
Haslam says that while he opposes the federal health care law, he believes the state could do a better job of running the exchanges than the federal government.
But he acknowledges that it would be a tough vote for fellow Republicans in the Legislature, who chalked up big gains in last week’s election due in large part to their opposition to Obama’s policies.
Veterans Day In Manchester
Guest speaker, retired Colonel Phillip Bailey... By Barry West
Manchester Vice Mayor Ryan French opening the ceremony... Photo by Barry West
Veterans Day ceremony in Manchester... By Rob Clutter
Veterans Day was celebrated yesterday on the square in Manchester. The Manchester American Legion Gold Star Post 78 hosted the ceremony. Many veterans, citizens and the families of veterans were in attendance. The ceremony honored those who have or still serving our country. Six Veterans were specially honored and awarded with the Army sword in recognition for exceptional service while on duty in a hostile environment in support of a combat victory in military history. Two soldiers presented a wreath at the foot of the stones of the soliders who fought and lost their lives for our freedom.
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11/13/12 — Millard Jim Sherrill
Millard Jim Sherrill, age 72 of Hillsboro, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Stone Crest Medical Center in Smyrna, TN.
He was born in Hillsboro, TN to his parents, the late Walter Mac Sherrill and Allie Pearl Cunningham Sherrill and was preceded in death also by his sister, Josephine Lemings.
Mr. Sherrill is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Brewer Sherrill of Hillsboro, TN; children, Martha Ann (David) Waldron of Pensacola, FL, Jimmy Sherrill and Rhonda (Mark) Ponos both of Wilmington, NC, Ginger Jackson of Hillsboro, TN and James (Jenny) Sherrill of Hillsboro, TN; nine grandchildren, Barbara (Luke) Jones, Jessica (Johnathan) Burton, Brandon Sherrill, Kaylan Sherrill, Dalton Jackson, Amalia Ponos, Alexia Ponos, Andrea Sherrill and Tyler Sherrill; four great-grandchildren, Lily Jones, Abbie Jones, Urijah Burton and “soon to arrive” Liam Burton; sister, Inez Jones; brothers, George Sherrill, Fred Sherrill and Cecil Sherrill; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be on Monday, November 12, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
The Funeral Service will be conducted on Tuesday morning, November 13, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Central Funeral Home with Ronnie Brewer officiating.
Burial will follow at the Prairie Plains Methodist Cemetery.
Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME.
11/14/12 — Dennis Gentry Young
Funeral services for Mr. Dennis Gentry Young, age 68, of Antioch, TN will be held Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel.
Burial will follow at Gnat Hill Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Mr. Young passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
Mr. Young was born May 30, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of the late John Wiley and Lula Mae Tolbert Young. He moved to Tennessee as a young boy and lived in the Murfreesboro area for many years. He relocated to Missouri for a few years then returned to Murfreesboro and then to Antioch. He retired from Industco where he was a Die Cutter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing with his remote control trucks and spending time with his dogs, Sneakers and Spartus and cats, Demon and Midnight.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Young was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary and Bunny McCullough and one sister, Leatrice Young.
Mr. Young is survived by two sons, Chad Young of Rockvale, TN. and Russell Young and his wife, Nanette of Lebanon, TN; one daughter Rhonda Richmond of Antioch, TN; one brother Roger Dale McCullough of Murfreesboro; seven grandchildren, Duncan and Ky’Anne Richmond , Cody, Joshua and Hannah Young and Dirk Busho; one great grandchild, Zachariah Richmond and the “Love of His Life”, Joanne Fletcher Young of Antioch.
COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL is honored to serve the family of Mr. Dennis Gentry Young.
11/09/12
Birthdays:
Gerri McKinney – Pizza Winner!
Ms. Elvie K. Sellars – 89, Mary Lou Harbill, Ivan McAfee, Cindy Limbaugh – 50, Kit Jacobs – 59, Randy Harrell – 49.
Weekly Birthday Winner Birthday Cake from Food Lion: Tyler Daniel
Weekly Anniversary Winners Flowers by Michael: Wayne & Ellen French
11/11/12 — William “Bill” Haskell Neal
WILLIAM “BILL” HASKELL NEAL, age 79, of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life on Friday, November 09, 2012, at Alive Hospice at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, following an extended illness.
Mr. Neal was a member of the Broadview Baptist Church. He was a retired Electrical Engineer. Mr. Neal was a member of the Winchester Masonic Lodge #158, and the Scottish Rite. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Neal was a loving and devoted husband to his wife of almost 60 years as well as to his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; William C. and Cora Neal, son, Elton W. Neal and grandchild, Neal Matthews.
He is survived by his wife, Lurline Neal of Winchester. Daughters; MaeBelle Neal of Winchester, Jennifer Deline Arnold of Huntland, sister, Janice Marlyn Howse of Murfreesboro, 7-grandchildren, 1-great-granddaughter.
Visitation with the family for Mr. Neal will be at 2:00 P.M. Sunday Evening, November 11, 2012 in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services in Estill Springs with Services to follow at 4:00. A eulogy will be given by Wade Bryson, Nephew of Mr. Neal and Bro. Neil Foster will officiate. Masonic Rites will conclude the service.
Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
Locker May Start Sunday
Jake Locker
Locker worked with the starters on Wednesday, and Munchak says the Titans will see how he responds to practicing with the first-team offense. Matt Hasselbeck also took snaps during Wednesday’s practice.
Locker has missed five straight games after injuring his left, non-throwing shoulder Sept. 30 against Houston. He had been practicing with the scout team. Munchak says Locker will have to be honest with how he feels now that doctors have said the quarterback’s shoulder has healed as much as it can.
The second-year quarterback will have to quickly shake off any rust if he plays; Munchak says the Titans (3-6) need to beat Miami (4-4).