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Political Forum Set For Manchester
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.
Meth Lab Bust In Manchester
A Coffee County deputy found more than he expected Tuesday night when attempting to serve a warrant at a residence on East Moore Street in Manchester. When Corporal James Sherrill went to the door, it was opened by 58-year-old William Kemper. Sherrill smelled the odor of a meth lab. While the officer was securing the house, he allegedly observed syringes, items associated with meth and a clear baggy of powder in plain view. 83 bags of synthetic marijuana packaged for resale were also in the room. Kemper, 18-year-old Stanley White, and 31-year-old Daniel Logue were charged with initiation process of meth, manufacture to sell and delivery, and possession of drug paraphernalia. White was also charged with possession of counterfeit money.
Single Game Tickets For Titans Games
Single game tickets for all 2012 Tennessee Titans home games will go on sale on Friday, August 3 at 10 a.m.
Tickets range from $35 to $105 and can be purchased at the LP Field box office, through Ticketmaster or by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
The Titans’ upcoming season includes games against Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago and the New York Jets.
The preseason home games will be against Arizona on August 23 and New Orleans on August 30.
LP Field has gone under a multi-million dollar renovation, which includes the installation of state of the art video boards and elevators to the upper deck since the end of last season.
Read more at TitansOnline.com.
6/28/12 — MARION THOMAS “PORK CHOP” ANDERSON,
MARION THOMAS “PORK CHOP” ANDERSON, age 68, of Decherd, departed this life suddenly on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Southern Tenn. Medical Center in Winchester, Tenn.
He was born in Winchester, Tenn. to the late Hubert and Ruby Anderson.
Mr. Anderson was employed for many years as a meat butcher before he was employed at the Franklin County Board of Education as a custodian where he retired from. He was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Shelbyville. He also served in the Army National Guards. Mr. Anderson was a former member of the Dixieland Street Rods and also a former C.B. radio user as you can guess that is where his “nickname” came from “pork chop” was his handle. Mr. Anderson was a loving and devoted, husband, brother, father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Anderson and sister, Lida Boswell.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Anderson of Decherd, son, Troy (Tonya) Anderson of Shelbyville, Tenn., sister, Sarah Ashby of Decherd, granddaughter, Stephanie Anderson and niece, Melissa Prince of Manchester.
Visitation with the family will be from 4:00-8:00 P.M. on Wednesday evening in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services.
Services are scheduled for 3:00 P.M. Thursday evening at Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Jason Williams, officiating.
Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Gardens in Winchester.
Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
6/28/12 — CATHERINE CONN MAHAFFEY TIDWELL
CATHERINE CONN MAHAFFEY TIDWELL, age 78, of Tullahoma, Tenn., formerly of Winchester, departed this life on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Life Care Center of Tullahoma.
She was a homemaker. Ms. Tidwell was of the Pentecostal faith.
Ms. Tidwell was preceded in death by her parents; Tobb and Annie Conn, husbands; Buck Mahaffey and Paul Tidwell and a son, Gary Mahaffey.
She is survived by her sons; Bobby (Beth) Mahaffey of Columbia, Tenn., Lonnie Mahaffey of Lexington, Tenn., Larry Mahaffey of Chattanooga, Tenn., daughter, Shirley Russell of Manchester, sister, Christine Clark of Chicago, Ill. 14-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Graveside services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Thursday at Mt. Garner Cemetery in Decherd, Tenn., with Bro. Philip Swinford, officiating.
Visitation will be from 12:00-1:00 on Thursday prior to the service.
Grant Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.
6/29/12 — Martha Ann Moore Walker
Martha Ann Moore Walker, age 65 of Winchester, passed away at her home Tuesday June 26, 2012.
She was a 1964 graduate of Franklin County High School. She later attended Tennessee Tech where she studied fashion design She worked for Fuji Photo Lab until her retirement in 2009. She adored her grandchildren and spent countless hours riding them around on her golf cart. She attended the Church of Christ.
She was the daughter of J.C. Moore who precedes her death.
She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Harry Walker, Sr.; mother, Marie Gunn Moore ; son, Billy (Jolene) Hasty, all of Winchester. Step-sons, Harry “Skeeter” (Kelly) Walker, Jr. of Estill Springs and Jeff (Kim) Walker of Houston, TX; step-daughter, Leoma (Bill) Peter of Goldsboro, NC; sisters, Donna Roper, Linda (Larry) Jones and Susan “Pat” Van Santen, all of Winchester; grandchildren, Leslee and Kailin Hasty; step-grandchildren, Lance, Brandon,, Tyler & Sarah Walker and Garrett & Clayson Peter; nieces, Heather (Craig) Eslick of Winchester and Christina (David) Alcorn of Murfreesboro; nephew Jeff (Tasha) Roper of California; great nephews, Camden, Cason, Cooper Eslick and Logan roper.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday June 29, 2012 from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral Home with Glann Lee officiating.
Interment will follow at Watson-North Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers will be Craig Eslick, Harold Walker, Jr., David Alcorn, David Moore, Larry Jones, Grady Gunn, Glen Moore, Hr. and Larry Cole.
Visitation will be Thursday evening June 28, 2012 from 5-9 p.m.
Watson-North Funeral Home, Cremation Center & Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
6/28/12 — Barbara Roberson
Barbara Roberson, age 79 of Belvidere, TN., passed away at her home surrounded by her family.
A native of Brooklyn, NY she was a registered Nurse. She trained at Jewish Brooklyn Hospital where she graduated second in her class. She lived in Brooklyn, NY for many years then moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL for a warmer climate and to be near family. Following her retirement from nursing in 1998 she moved to Waynesboro, NC and made her home with her youngest daughter, Susan. In 2008 she moved to Belvidere where she made her home with another daughter, Donna.
Mrs. Robertson was a devoted Roman Catholic and a member of the Good Shepherd Church. She will remembered as a woman who enjoyed every aspect of life to the fullest, who enjoyed shopping and was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother who had an optimistic outlook on life.
Mrs. Robertson is preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Baker Klaskin and her father, Jack Klaskin; a brother, Richard Klaskin; her first husband, John S. Fahey (who was Director of Parks and Recreation in the City of Pembroke Pines, FL).
She is survived by daughters, Lonnie Fahey Wines of Buford, GA, Donna Fahey (Carl) Soderlin of Belvidere, TN Laura Fahey of New Galilee, PA and Susan Fahey Pelletier of Waynesboro, NC; brother, Bruce (Judy) Klaskin of Dover, PA; grandchildren, Taryn & Tyler John Soderlin, Joseph & Daniel Pelletier and Ryker Wines.
A Funeral Mass will be conducted from Good Shepherd Church at 11 a.m. Thursday June 28, 2012.
Interment will follow at Watson-North Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Taryn &Tyler Soderlin, Joseph & Daniel Pelletier, Ryker Wines and Carl William Soderlin.
Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening, June 27, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. at Watson-North Funeral Home.
Watson-North Funeral Home, Cremation Center & Memorial Park in charge of arrangements.
6/28/12 — Lillie Ruth Henley Baker
Lillie Ruth Henley Baker, age 83 of Hillsboro, Tennessee, passed away on June 25, 2012 at the Medical Center of Manchester.
She was a retired seamstress, dedicated homemaker and lifetime member of the Rutledge Hill Community Church. She will be fondly remembered as one who loved her family and friends and enjoyed gardening and raising flowers.
She was born in Coffee County, TN to her parents, the late William Alexander “Bud” Henley and Mary Emma Buckner Henley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Wayne Baker; grandson, Stephen Wayne Baker; sister, Mary Emma Henley-Tucker; brothers, Andrew Jackson “Jack” Henley, Luther E. Henley, Paul Henley and James Lewis Henley.
She is survived by her daughters, Brenda S. Todd and her husband Joe of Summitville, TN and Robin A. Boyett and her husband Ronnie of the Rutledge Hill Community in Hillsboro; sister, Judy Henley Nabors and her husband Stanley of Hillsboro; brothers, Billy Frank Henley and his wife Hazel, Tom Henley and his wife Nancy, Carl Henley and Clarence Henley and his wife Nona of Hillsboro, TN; four grandchildren, David Boyett (Laura) of Rutledge Hill, Eric Boyett (Jamie) of Rutledge Hill, Joseph Todd (Kelly) of McMinnville and Jason Todd (Melanie) of McMinnville; five great-grandchildren, Amber Gann, Chase Boyett, Drake Todd, Cadi Beth Todd and Matthew Todd; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be on Wednesday evening, June 27, 2012 from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M. at Central Funeral Home.
The Funeral Service will be conducted on Thursday afternoon, June 28, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. from the Chapel of Central Funeral Home with Brother Billy Robison officiating.
Burial will follow at the Rutledge Hill Community Church Cemetery.
rrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME of Manchester, TN.
Manchester Man Hurt In Franklin County Crash
A Manchester man was injured in a single vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Franklin County. According to a report by Tennessee Highway Patrolman Charles Lyles, 28-year-old Eric Morgan of Manchester was traveling along Mansford Road near Tims Ford State Park, when he apparently lost control of his 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Morgan was trapped in the vehicle and the Winchester Fire Department used the Jaws of Life to remove him. He was transported to Southern Tennessee Medical Center, where he was admitted for his injuries.
TBI Investigating Decherd Leaders
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is probing Decherd City officials for its conduct allegedly leading up to annexation of property to be used as a Rock Quarry. Kristen Helm, public information officer with the TBI, confirmed that the city is indeed being investigated to determine whether or not bribery was involved in swaying the aldermen’s votes in favor of the efforts to annex the property located on Greenhaw Road. Though contacted, Mayor Robin Smith said he could not comment regarding the investigation at this time. The mayor and aldermen were subpoenaed to go before Special Agent-Criminal Investigator Larry B. Davis of the TBI this week. At that time they are required to bring all papers, books, records, agreements, documents and any and all agreements of annexation between Decherd and Tinsley Asphalt, LLC. They’re also to be sworn and questioned by Special Agent Davis for the purpose of giving a written statement, delivering aforementioned items and obtaining evidence by said agent in the investigation conducted by TBI.