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Tennessee Company Involved In Jump

Felix Baumgartner after jump from redbull.com

A Tennessee company played an important role in Sunday’s record-breaking, supersonic jump from the edge of space. Dunlap-based Precision Aerodynamics made the parachute that Felix Baumgartner pulled after free falling for more than nine minutes. The company has been located in Sequatchie County since 1975, and now is part of a record-breaking event. The Austria native hit Mach 1.24, or 833.9 mph, according to preliminary data, and became the first person to reach supersonic speed without traveling in a jet or a spacecraft after hopping out of a capsule that had reached an altitude of 128,100 feet above the Earth.

10/17/12 — Clyde “Stub” Stubblefield, Jr.

Mr. Clyde “Stub” Stubblefield, Jr., age 62, of Tullahoma, passed away Monday morning at his residence.

A native of Winchester, he was the son of the late Clyde, Sr. and Mamie Summers Stubblefield. He was an electrician and plumber.

He is survived by his wife; Debbie Stubblefield, one daughter; Kena Stubblefield Sanson of Tullahoma, three grandchildren; Kinsley, Kaiden, and Kambrea, nine siblings; Jean (Leon) Parker, Helen (Donald) Penny, Ruby (Earl) Berryhill, James Stubblefield, Pat (Millard) Bratton, Tommy Stubblefield, Ronnie Stubblefield, Kathy (Randy) Cofer, and Mike (Rhonda) Stubblefield, all of Winchester and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, from 12-4PM at the Tullahoma Funeral Home.

Memorial services will be conducted at 4PM in the chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home with Gary Wilcox officiating.

Tullahoma Funeral Home  in charge of arrangements.

10/16/12 — Brenda Joyce Raby Hunt

Brenda Joyce Raby Hunt, age 55 of Lynchburg passed away October 14, 2012 at her residence.

A native of Bedford County she was a daughter of Felton Raby of Lynchburg and the late Sara Moore Raby. She was a factory worker and a member of New Herman Church of Christ.

The family will receive from 5-8 P.M. on Monday October 15, 2012.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday October 16, 2012 at 10 A.M. with Bro, Danny Hale officiating.

Burial will follow in the Jolley Cemetery.

Mrs. Hunt is survived by her husband, Brian Hunt, daughter; Kelly (Tracy) Hart ,son; Wesley Hunt and his fiance’ Becky Thomas all of Lynchburg. Sister, Carolyn Rowland of Flat Creek, brother; Wayne Raby of Moore County,father; Felton Raby of Lynchburg and granddaughter, Harley Hart of Lynchburg and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Sara Moore Raby and brother, David Raby.

LYNCHBURG FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.

10/15/12 — Blanche “Tabby” Owen

Blanche “Tabby” Owen , age 59 of  Hillsboro, Tennessee, passed away on October 12, 2012.
She was a Machinist with  A.T.A. at Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC); a member of the  Hillsboro Church of Christ and the Manchester O.E.S.
She was preceded in death  by her son, Shawn Martin Holdaway. Mrs. Owen or “Tabby” as she was  affectionately  known, was born in Madison, West Virgina to her parents,  Walter “Jim” Rabenstein and Dorothy Marie Doss Rabenstein of Hillsboro who  survive.
She is also survived by her loving husband, Roger  D. Owen of  Hillsboro; children, Cindy L. Rabenstein of Hillsboro,  Jacki R. Whipple of  Charlotte, NC,   Joshua T. Owen of Nashville, TN,  and David W.  Holdaway of Manchester;  two sisters, Rebecca Stokes of Charlestown,  WV  and Glenna Bond of Manchester; three grandchildren, Wesley Rabenstein  of Hillsboro,  Brady Whipple and Ava Whipple both of Charlotte, NC; and a  host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be on Monday evening,  October 15, 2012 from 5:00 p.m.  until  7:00 p.m. with a Memorial  Service to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the  suggests Memorial Donations be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children at  ALMENAH SHRINERS, P.O. Box 78545, Nashville, TN 37207. 
Arrangements with  CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME of Manchester, TN.

10/17/12 — Richard Leon Russell

RICHARD LEON RUSSELL, Sr., age 58, of Tullahoma, Tenn., departed this life on Sunday, October 14, 2012, at his residence, losing his battle with cancer.

Mr. Russell enjoyed repairing automobiles and riding motorcycles.  He was the owner of Richard’s Automotive in Tullahoma.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn Brazier.

Mr. Russell is survived by his wife, Patsy Russell of Tullahoma, daughters; Michelle (Damon) Dye of Shelbyville, Amanda Mines and Shelley Russell of Louisiana, Misty Nunley of Tullahoma, Rebecca Russell of Louisiana, Amy (Derek) Tipps of Tullahoma, Tania Russell of Louisiana, sons; Richard Leon (Marissa) Russell, Jr. of Normandy, Dillon (Danielle) Dotson of Tullahoma, brothers; Jim Russell, Joe Russell, Hugh Russell all of Estill Springs, Tenn., Patrick Russell of Tullahoma, several grandchildren and 3-great-grandchildren.

Visitation with the family will be from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday evening in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services.

Services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 17, 2012, with Rev. Joe Butler, officiating.

Interment will follow in Pennington Cemetery in Estill Springs, Tenn.

Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.

Raiders WIN!!

Deangelo Rozier turns the corner for big yardage

Jesse Brown makes a great catch and scores TD... Photos by Barry West

Coffee County grabbed a 14-13 lead at halftime in Crossville and then dominated the 2nd half beating Cumberland County 42-19.
Deangelo Rozier had a big night running the ball 17 times for 157 yards and 3 touchdowns. Peyton Meeker continues to have a big year as he went 14 of 19 for 197 yards and 2 TD passes. The Gateway Tire and Service Center Player of the Game was Jesse Brown who had his biggest night ever at receiver with 8 catches, 117 yards and 2 touchdowns.
The Raiders will host Franklin County Friday night at Carden-Jarrell Field for homecoming.

College Football Report

Jeff Driskel ran for 177 yards and three touchdowns, and the fourth-ranked Florida Gators beat Vanderbilt 31-17 on Saturday night to stay undefeated.
Vanderbilt (2-4, 1-3) lost in front of its first sellout crowd since Florida’s visit in 2008.
Zac Stacy had 92 yards rushing and a TD to lead the Commodores. Vandy plays at home again this Saturday as Auburn comes to Nashville for an 11:21am kickoff.

Other Scores:

Miss St 41 Tennessee 31
MTSU 34 FIU 30
Alabama 42 Missouri 10

EMS Director Retires

After serving Coffee County for 21 years, Coffee County Ambulance director John Cathey says he will retire February 1. The Ambulance Authority is now seeking applications for a new director. The job requires 12 to 15 years of experience in EMS, seven to 10 years in a leadership role. Applications should be submitted to the Coffee County Human Resource and Benefits Coordinator, Heather Shelton.

Hillsboro Teen In Jail On Several Charges

Tyler Steven Uselton

A Hillsboro man is being held in the Coffee County Jail on a bond of $100,000 after being indicted for multiple charges by last week’s grand jury. According to court records, 18-year-old Tyler Steven Uselton of Lusk Cove Road, Hillsboro was charged with aggravated robbery, 6 counts of burglary of an auto, 3 counts theft of property, vandalism and possession of marijuana.

Saturday Afternoon Fire

No one injured in fire

Hickerson firefighters contain Saturday fire... Photos by Barry West

The Hickerson Fire Department was called out at 4:00 Saturday afternoon (Oct. 13, 2012) to a structure fire on Kingsway Lane. WMSR reporter Barry West heard the home owner tell police that her twelve-year-old daughter tripped over a curling iron that was plugged in. She stated that sparks flew from the outlet, but she thought it would be OK. She left that room only to return a short time later to find the room laden in heavy smoke. The Fire Department extinguished the fire with minimal damage to the rest of the house. No one was injured in the incident.