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9/29/12 — Pearl E. Buchanan
Mrs. Pearl E. Buchanan age 83, passed away on Wednesday September 26, 2012 at the Lynchburg Nursing Center.
A native of Lincoln County she was a daughter of the late Rand Owens and Addie Buchanan.
She was a Homemaker and a member of St. John AME Church. Mrs. Buchanan loved flowers and gardening.
Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday September 29, 2012 with funeral services to begin at 12 noon with Bro, Robert Bailey officiating.
Burial will follow in the Mulberry Cemetery.
Mrs. Buchanan is survived by her daughter; Sharon Buchanan of Mulberry, granddaughter, Alisha Buchanan and grandson, Edward Joe Henderson both of Mulberry. Sisters; Belle Sebastian and Dorothy Carmichael both of Fayetteville and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three sister and three brothers.
LYNCHBURG FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
9/29/12 — Daniel Linder
Mr. Daniel Patrick Linder age 56 of Altamont, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at his daughter’s home in Morrison. Daniel had worked as a police officer in Crystal Lake, IL and Casa Grande, AZ before coming to Tennessee where he worked at Batesville Casket Company in Manchester. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Linder; sister, Theresa Linder; brother, Glen Linder.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Flynn Linder of Altamont, daughter, Jessica Linder and granddaughter, Danielle Bowen of Morrison; mother, Patricia Linder, Crystal Lake, IL; brother, David (Cindy) Linder of Crystal Lake; mother-in-law, Willie Flynn; brother-in-law, Tim Flynn; nieces and nephews, Amy, Kelly, Mike, Jason, Heather and Devin.
The family will receive friends Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the funeral home from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM . Other services will be private. On line condolences may be made at www.fosterlayfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were by Foster & Lay Funeral Home, Tracy City, Tennessee
9/30/12 — Earl Chisam
Mr. Earl D. Chisam, age 81, of Tullahoma, passed away Thursday at the VA Hospital in Nashville, TN. A native of Rock Island, Tn, he is the son of the late Roy Lee and Virgie Lee Kelly Chisam. He was employed by MCA Sign Company in Manchester for 33 years, a brave Army Veteran, having served his country in the Korean War, and was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Tullahoma. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by one sister, Jean Chisam Lawson, three brothers, Walter Lee, Clyde, and Earnest Chisam, all of Tullahoma, and one Great-Granddaughter. In addition to his family, he loved fishing and gardening.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Minnie Guinn Chisam of Tullahoma, three daughters Charline Chisam, Melissa Woods and Denise Harmon, all of Tullahoma, nine grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will Saturday, from 4:00PM until 8:00PM at the Tullahoma Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 PM in the Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Elbert Smith officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Concord Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.tullahomafuneralhome.com.
10/01/12 — Billy Clark
Billy Glen Clark, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, September 28th, 2012 at The Willows at Winchester Care and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 48. Mr. Clark was born in Tunica, MS to the late James R. Clark Sr. and Wanda Duvall Clark who survives. During his life, he worked as a Patrol officer for the Tullahoma City Police Department, and was a Veteran of the United States Army Air Force National Guard. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Tullahoma and was a Trustee for the Fraternal Order of Police. In addition to his mother, Mr. Clark is survived by his wife, Yolanda Cunningham Clark; two daughters, Mallory Clark of Austin, TX and Brylee Clark of Tullahoma; two sons, Robert Clark of Austin, TX and Brenden Clark of Tullahoma; one brother, James Clark Jr. of New Albany, MS; and one sister, Tracy Demos of Galloway, N.J. Visitation for Mr. Clark will be held on Sunday, September 30th, 2012 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 4:00-8:00pm. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 1st, 2012 at 11:00am at First Baptist Church with Dr. J. Herbert Hester officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Manchester, TN.
Lady Raiders Spike The Lady Cats
Coffee County defeated Tullahoma in 5 sets on Thursday night in an exciting non district volleyball match. Coffee County won the 1st 2 sets 25-18 and 25-18. Tullahoma rallied to even the match winning games 3 and 4 22-25 and 11-25. This set up an exciting 5th and deciding set that Coffee County won 15-8 to claim the victory. Coffee County was led in kills by Haley Banks who had 11 kills while Beth Kinser added 8 kills and Sydney Holmes had 7. Brooke Carter led the Raiders in aces with 5 while Katelyn Husted added 4 and Beth Kinser added 4, including 2 in the pivotal Game #5. Hollie Moore finished the night with 26 assists while Haley Banks led the team in blocks with 3. The Gateway Tire and Service Center Player of the Game was Beth Kinser.
Coffee will take part in the Warren County Tournament this weekend. Pool play begins at 10 AM as Coffee County takes on the host Pioneers. Coffee County’s next home game is Monday at 6 PM as they will take on Cookeville. 1st serve is at PM and you can hear the action hear on Thunder Radio.
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9/27/12
Birthdays:
Jed Vannata – 18 – Pizza Winner!
Carol Lemons – 35, Michael Sparkman – 28, Angel Wildman -10, Day Duncan
Police Search Home In Connection With Murder–Arrest Made
Search Warrant served in connection with Sharpton murder... Photo by Wayne Thomas with the Tullahoma News
A search was conducted of a residence on Bel Aire Drive in Tullahoma Thursday morning in connection with the Megan Sharpton murder.
Some 10 or 15 officers from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department along with investigators from the Tullahoma Police Department searched the residence but would not say what they were looking for or if anything was found.
The partial burning body of the 24-year-old nursing student was found in the early morning hours of July 2 on the side of Awalt Road in Franklin County. Her vehicle was found later that day sitting in the middle of Three Forks Bridge Road in Bedford County.
Since the body was found, investigators from the sheriff’s department along with the TBI have spent numerous hours following up leads in the case as well as collecting numerous pieces of evidence.
The TBI Crime Lab has processed several pieces of evidence that have been collected in the case. Franklin County District Attorney Mike Taylor recently stated that while the lab has conducted numerous tests on evidence there is more to be tested. The prosecutor explained that he has informed investigators that he wants the results of other test before any arrest is made in the case.
However late in the day yesterday (Sept. 27, 2012) Franklin County Sheriff Tim Fuller said that Donnie Jones has been arrested in connection with the case. Jones was not charged with the murder of Megan Sharpton. However, he was charged with being a felon in possession of firearms.
Thursday’s search was the second such search of a residence in the Tullahoma area in connection with the murder. A residence on Highway 55 at the intersection of Hawkersmith Road was searched recently by law enforcement in connection with the murder investigation.
Tullahoma Man Arrested For Burglary
A Tullahoma man has been arrested on charges for the burglary of a residence on Sycamore Circle in Manchester. James Patrick Mears is accused of breaking into a residence and taking several hundred dollars worth of tools. Manchester police and Coffee County Sheriff’s Deputies were able to develop leads that lead to Mears. After questioning he allegedly confessed to the crime and officers were able to recover all of the stolen items. He is charged with burglary and theft of property of $1,000. He is to appear in General Sessions court Nov. 13. Mears is being held under a bond of $15,000.
Search Continues For Two Missing Children
Chloie Leverette
Gage Daniel
After combing through debris from the house fire that occurred in Unionville, TN, on Sunday night, crews said they have been unable to find the bodies of Chloie Leverette, 9, and 7-year-old Gage Daniel.
An endangered child alert was issued Wednesday for the children and remains active.
Members of the University of Tennessee Forensic Anthropology Center were at the location Thursday afternoon.
Crews said they are sifting through ashes by hand at the burned home of the children’s step-grandparents, Leon McClaran, 72, and 70-year-old Molly McClaran, who died in the fire.
Chloie is described as a white female, approximately 4’8″ and 75 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Gage is described as a white male, approximately 4′ and 75 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
If you have any information concerning the current whereabouts of Chloie and Gage, please contact the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Former Coffee County Jail Employee Headed To Jail
Susan Winters
A former corrections officer at the Coffee County Jail has been ordered to serve eight years in prison. 53-year-old Susan Winters this week entered a plea of guilty to charges of bribery of a public official, possession of Schedule II, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Winters was arrested last January for allegedly taking cocaine and marijuana into the jail. She was paid by friends and family of inmates to take the drugs into the jail. Sgt. Danny Ferrell of the sheriff’s department received information of the illegal actions and arranged for an individual to meet Winters at a fast food restaurant in Manchester. The meeting was recorded and after she allegedly accepted money and the drugs to be delivered she was arrested. Judge Vanessa Jackson ordered Winters to the 8 year sentence. Sheriff Steve Graves said that he will not accept this type of behavior in the department.