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7/4/12 — Gladys Sue Berryhill
Gladys Sue Berryhill, age 86 of Decherd, Tennessee passed away on Monday, July 2, 2012, at her home.
She was born June 1, 1926 in Decherd; the daughter of the late John Edward and Mary Ann (Walls) Penny.
She was employed by JC Penney as a sales clerk and loved shopping and dancing.
Mrs. Berryhill was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Hop Berryhill, brother, John Thomas Penny, sister, Lelia Mae Limbaugh.
Surviving are son, Billy (Diane) Whitfield of Murfreesboro, TN, daughters, Janice (Daniel) Rowbottom of Maple Valley, WA and Brenda Hixson of Decherd, TN, brothers, Nelson Penny of Decherd, TN and Donald (Helen) Penny of Decherd, TN; grandchildren, Major Hixson, Troy Hixson, Lisa Rowbottom, Douglas Rowbottom, Stacie Whitfield, Carey Hight, and Jennifer Loftis and nine great-grandchildren. special niece, Sharon Penny as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday in the Moore-Cortner Chapel.
Interment will be in Franklin Memorial Gardens, Winchester, TN.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at the Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in Winchester.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
7/2/12 — DAVID JOSEPH STUBBLEFIELD
DAVID JOSEPH STUBBLEFIELD, age 50, of Manchester, departed this life on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville following a brief illness.
Mr. Stubblefield was formerly a resident of Illinois for many years and a graduate of Franklin County High School.
He was a truck driver for over twenty years. Mr. Stubblefield enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He was a loving son, brother, and father.
Mr. Stubblefield is survived by his daughter, Jessica Stubblefield of Madison, Tenn., mother, Margaret Stubblefield of Winchester and father, Chester (Liz) Stubblefield of Tullahoma, sisters; Mary Russell of Winchester and Cassandra Stubblefield of Smyrna, Tenn.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 3:00 P.M. Monday, July 02, 2012 at the Abundant Life Church, Winchester, Tenn. with Pastor Jerry Jochem officiating.
Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
Softball Camp At Motlow
Motlow softball field
The first session is for girls 12 years old and younger and will be held from 9 a.m. until noon. The second session will be from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. and is for girls 13 years old and older.
The cost of each session is $50 per camper, although discounts will be considered for families with more than one camper. Registration forms are available on the Motlow athletics web site at MotlowSports.com.
Raby-Gentry and her team will help campers develop fundamental skills in pitching, defense, hitting, bunting, and base running. All participants will receive a free camp T-shirt.
The registration form can be printed from the web site and returned to Raby-Gentry, along with payment, by mail. For additional information contact Raby-Gentry at 931-393-1617 or trabygentry@mscc.edu.
Belmont Moves To OVC
Belmont University is officially part of the Ohio Valley Conference.
After 11 years in the Atlantic Sun Conference, Belmont’s effective date in the OVC was Sunday.
The program’s accomplishments in the Atlantic Sun Conference include 36 ASC championships, 12 NCAA Tournament appearances and national top 25 poll votes in baseball, men’s basketball and women’s basketball.
Belmont’s first regular season contest as an OVC member takes place on Aug. 19, when the women’s soccer team plays at Toledo.
The Bruins will compete with teams like Austin Peay, Tennessee Tech, Tennessee State, UT-Martin and others.
UPDATE!!! Burned Body Investigation Continues—Woman Identified
Erika Megan Sharpton
Early Monday morning preliminary reports indicated that a motorist noticed a grass fire on Awalt Road in Franklin County, and when they turned around to confirm what they thought was just a grass fire ,the motorist discovered a partially burned corpse.
An agent from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) along investigators from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department were busy Monday searching for clues in the death of a woman whose body was found on Awalt Road in Franklin County. Tullahoma Police later joined the investigation. Investigators arrived and started the task of collecting evidence at the scene and attempting to identify the woman. Tullahoma Investigator Jason Kennedy joined TBI agent Larry B. Davis and investigators from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department in searching an apartment on East Lauderdale Street in Tullahoma where the woman lived. Around mid morning Monday, investigators asked area police to be on the lookout for the woman’s missing red 1995 Ford Mustang. The car was located in Bedford County on Three Forks Road. Investigators searched the vehicle for clues in connection with the woman’s death.
Today (July the 3rd) the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office identified the body. The female was identified as Erika Megan Sharpton. The case involving Ms. Sharpton has been ruled a homicide, and anyone having any information regarding this matter is asked to contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 931-962-0123 or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND. Any information or assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Monteagle Man Dies In Crash
Crash scene after a Monteagle man loses his life
A 24-year-old Monteagle man was killed when his vehicle collided with a tree Saturday night.
According to a report by Tennessee Highway Patrolman Tommy Lyles, a 2002 Nissan Frontier pickup truck that had been reported stolen in Monteagle was traveling along Highway 156. The driver, David L. Smith of Sam Sargent Road in Monteagle, lost control of the vehicle. The trooper’s report states that the truck went off the right side of the roadway and Smith overcorrected. He then went across the road and the truck struck a tree, ejecting him. The pickup then caught fire. Franklin County Deputy Sheriff Cpl Chuck Stines assisted at the scene.
Fire Takes The Life Of Shelbyville Woman
Fire investigators in Shelbyville said Monday they are looking into the possibility that a 70-year-old disabled woman’s wheelchair may have had an electrical problem late Saturday night, triggering a fire that killed her.
The fire occurred just after 11 p.m. at Freida Fuston’s home on Depot Street.
Two police officers tried to gain access to the home, but flames were too strong, officials said.
Fuston was overcome by the smoke and flames and died.
The state fire marshal is investigating the fire death, which is routine. Fire investigators do not suspect foul play.
A fund has been set up for Fuston’s family at the Heritage Credit Union on Main Street in Shelbyville.
No Refusal Now In Place
Tennessee law enforcement officials are intensifying their crackdown on drunken driving with the state’s first-ever “no refusal” campaign.
The “no refusal” measure passed during the recent Legislature and was signed by the governor in May. It allows judges to compel blood tests from people arrested on drunken driving charges.
The “no refusal” enforcement period runs today through Sunday. It will take place in selected counties that have experienced increased cases of impaired driving this year, specifically Anderson, Bradley, Davidson, Maury and Warren counties.
The campaign coincides with the state’s Fourth of July enforcement period, which runs Wednesday through Sunday.
Political Forum July 12
Thunder Radio and the Manchester Times will host the Manchester Municipal political forum July 12 at the Coffee County Central High School Auditorium.
Carefully planned to take place one day prior to early voting – the forum will focus on the Manchester city election, which will see the mayor’s seat and five of the six aldermanic seats up for grabs.
The debates will be held at separate times – with aldermanic candidates taking the stage from 6-7:30 p.m. and mayoral candidates taking the stage from 8-9:30 p.m. Both will be aired live on Thunder Radio – WMSR AM-1320 and FM-107.9. The Times will also be providing live Tweets throughout the event.
WMSR radio commentator Lucky Knott and Manchester Times Editor Josh Peterson will moderate both forums.
Four candidates have qualified for the mayor’s race, including incumbent Betty Superstein, and 14 have qualified for the aldermanic race, including all incumbents with the exception of Janet Nettles, who was recently appointed to fill Lonnie Norman’s seat and said she would not be running for re-election.
Moderators will ask all of the questions, but citizens wishing to submit questions for consideration may do so by filling out a form at the Manchester Times office – 300 N. Spring St., Manchester, TN.
Questions must be submitted in person with a name. Questions in poor taste will not be considered.
Call the Times at 931-728-7577 or Thunder Radio at 931-728-1320 with any questions about the forum.
Dry Weather Causing Problems
Due to the ongoing drought condition, Monteagle is asking residents to conserve water. Monteagle has also delayed its Independence Day Fireworks. Officials in Lincoln County have also asked resident there to conserve water as well.
Officials in Moore County have issued a ban on open burning. Tullahoma and Manchester city officials have also issued a ban on open burning.
Many people have been asking about fireworks. At this time there have been NO firework bans in Coffee County.
The City of Manchester will still have its celebration on July 4th with a concert at the Rotary Park at 6pm followed by fireworks at 9pm.