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Judge Will Remain On Mook Case
Shelly Mook
According to the Shelbyville Times-Gazette, a judge has refused to remove himself from a custody dispute involving the ex-husband of a missing Harris Middle School teacher who was ordered to stay away from his child.
Circuit Court Judge Lee Russell has not announced a new date for a hearing in the matter, which will have to wait until Tyler Mook has exhausted the appeals process to have Russell recuse himself from the case.
Mook is the ex-husband of Shelly Mook, who disappeared in early 2011.
Authorities have said that Tyler is considered a “person of interest” in the disappearance.
Earlier this month, a temporary restraining order was signed against Mook by Russell. The order prevents Tyler Mook and his parents from having any contact with the child, who has been the focus of a custody dispute since Shelly vanished.
10/31/12 — Marvin Norman Sawyer
Graveside services for Mr. Marvin Norman Sawyer will be held 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Maplewood Cemetery with Rev. Paul Purdue officiating.
Mr. Sawyer passed away Monday, October 29, 2012 at his residence in Huntsville.
He is survived by 3 sisters, Elwanda Vibbert of Tullahoma, Mary Figarola and her husband Dr. Tulio Figarola of Huntsville and Rebecca Faye Stynchula of Madison, AL, a sister in law, Dainne Sawyer of Tullahoma and several nieces and nephews.
Tullahoma Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
10/27/12 — Johnny Wayne Stegall
Mr. Johnny Wayne Stegall, age 71, of Manchester, passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 27, 2012.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in North Carolina.
Mr. Stegall was born in Concord, NC, the son of the late Connie Stegall and Lessie Stowe Stegall. He worked in road construction for Propst Construction for over 30 years. Mr. Stegall was a U.S. Army veteran and attended Eastwood Forrest Baptist Church in Matthews, NC. He was an avid collector of ball-point pens, having over 3000 in his collection and also collected old soda bottles. He enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Stegall was also preceded in death by two brothers, Don and Raeford Stegall and one sister, Linda Morgan.
He is survived by four daughters, Lisa (John) Baltimore of Manchester, TN, Amie Ritchie of Kingsport, TN, Misty (David) Richards of Matthews, NC, and Amanda Stegall of Concord, NC; one brother, Kenneth Stegall; 11 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Stegall family.
11/2/12 — Angela Christine Hulsey
ANGELA CHRISTINE HULSEY, age 46, of Tullahoma, Tenn., departed this life on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma, Tenn., following an extended illness.
Miss. Hulsey was disabled. Her family lost their little angel that was loved by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Ralph and Christine Hulsey, and a brother, Jerry Hulsey.
She is survived by her brothers; Billy Hulsey and Dwight Hulsey both of Tullahoma, Bobby (Beverly) Hulsey of Manchester, Tenn., sisters; Joann Hulsey and Brenda Bailey both of Tullahoma, Carla Hulsey of Fayetteville, Tenn., and Ginger Hulsey of Ardmore, Tenn.
Visitation for Miss. Hulsey is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Friday evening, November 2, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with the service to follow at 2:00 P.M. with Bro. Randy Thomas officiating.
Interment will follow in the Booneville Cemetery in Lynchburg beside her mother.
Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
10/29/12 — Glenda Kay Shelton
GLENDA KAY SHELTON, age 59, of Wartrace, Tenn., departed this life suddenly on October 29, 2012 at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma, Tenn.
Mrs. Shelton was born in McMinnville, Tenn. to the late Herchel Glenn and Hazel Kay Campbell Brady. She was of the Baptist faith and a homemaker. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her brothers; Richard Tate and Grady Tate.
She is survived by her husband, Marcie R. Shelton, Sr. of Wartrace, daughters; Elizabeth (Lonnie) Riggins, Hallie Shelton all of Tullahoma, Michelle (Timothy) Crouch of Summitville, sons; Doug Shrum, Marcie Shelton, Jr. and Andy (Brenda) Shelton all of Manchester, Tenn., Joseph Shrum, Timmy (Danielle) Shelton all of Tullahoma, Tenn., 16-grandchildren, sisters; Bonnie Schultz of Cowan, Shirley (Buck) Borne of Greutli Laager, Tenn., Brenda (Larry) Barnes of Cowan, Ellen Meeks of Decherd, brothers; Allen (Crysal) Caldwell, Jesse (Nancy) Tate all of Tracy City, Tenn.
Family services are scheduled.
11/1/12 — Harrell T. Hunt
Raider Golf Banquet Held
All-District 6-AAA golf;(L-R) Matt Johnson, Andy Stout and Hollee Sadler... All photos by Barry West
Andy Stout receives MVP award from Jeff Cox
Hollee Sadler with Jeff Cox
At Monday night’s Coffee County Red Raider golf banquet Jeff Cox with Gateway Tire presented the Gateway Tire/Thunder Radio MVP’s. For girls golf Hollee Sadler, who made into the TSSAA State Golf Tournament, won the award. In boys play Andy Stout for the 2nd year in a row earned MVP by leading the team in average score.
Three players were named to the All-District 6-AAA team; Matt Johnson, Andy Stout and Hollee Sadler.
Vanderbilt Basketball Starts Nov 10
Kyle Fuller
The top six scorers are gone from the squad that knocked off Kentucky for the Southeastern Conference tournament championship, Vanderbilt’s first since 1951, with three taken in the NBA draft. Stallings has no seniors with John Jenkins an early departure for the NBA and only two juniors.
Stallings said they know their talent level is not what it was last season and the Commodores’ goal is to be greater together. He said if they can do that, the Commodores will surprise some people.
Vanderbilt is coming off the first three consecutive NCAA tournament berths in school history. Junior Kyle Fuller said the young Commodores are hungry for success.
Vandy’s first game of the year is Nov. 10 at home against Nicholls State. You’ll hear Commodore basketball on Thunder Radio.
Accused Teacher Given Leave By Manchester City Schools
Gary Wilson Hawkins
In a press release from Manchester City Schools Director Dr. Prater Powell, he says that in light of his arrest Friday night, College St. elementary teacher Gary Hawkins has been placed on administrative leave without pay. Hawkins, 32, was booked into the Coffee County Jail on charges of child abuse Friday night after turning himself in. He is now free on $25,000 bond. A witness came forward to authorities and described excessive bruises on Hawkins’ 12-year-old daughter’s back and buttocks area. According the arrest warrant, the child suffered small abrasions on her buttocks, back, rear thigh, arms and hands. “The bruising was still apparent approximately 20 hours after the alleged incident,” the warrant states. The warrant alleges that Hawkins “spanked” the child for making three “C’s” on her report card. Director Powell added “the Manchester City School system takes the safety and care of the children entrusted to it very seriously and our personnel are held to a high standard”. Dr. Powell continued, “While it is important to note there have not been any allegations against any of the students in Hawkins’ class, given the nature of the charge, I felt this was the appropriate action to take, pending further investigation into the matter.
Traffic Death Toll Rises In Tennessee
The number of people killed on Tennessee’s roads this year has already surpassed last year’s total with more than two months to go in 2012. Many drivers have noticed the fatality total as it ticks upward on electronic signs operated by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. As of Monday morning, 823 people have been killed in Tennessee car crashes this year, and if you thought that number sounded high, it is. The state has already surpassed last year’s number of roadway deaths by 33. It is a nearly 10 percent increase from a year ago and amounts to about 81 deaths per month. At the current pace, the state will record nearly 1,000 deaths by Jan. 1. TDOT joined the Department of Safety in posting the fatality numbers on signs in April when they noticed a surge in traffic deaths. At that time, the crash total was 288. In the hundreds of fatal Tennessee crashes this year, 73 percent of drivers were not wearing seat belts and 14 percent of wrecks involved a motorcycle. Also, 17 percent of the crashes involved drivers ages 65 and over and 10 percent involved teens.