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4/24/12 —- Kenneth Tate
Kenneth (Kenny) Tate was born October 29, 1959 in Huntland, TN to the late Ben and Tiny J. Sisk Tate. He departed this life on Friday, April 20, 2012 at Golden Living Skill Care Facility in Winchester.
He just recently turned his life over to Christ. He fought a good fight, but the Battle is over and the victory has been won.
He attended Huntland School. He was a concrete finisher by trade and he truly loved his work. He was still taking about pouring concrete up until his health failed him.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Kendra Greer; brother, Paul, B.W. and Billy Joe Tate; sisters, Ruby Lee Vanzant, Earline Hill and Odessa Wooten.
He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted daughter, April (Quan) Nard; granddaughters, Dashica and Alesis; grandson, DeAndre; devoted and faithful sister, Willie May Farris of Cowan, Addie Bell (Horace)Scott of Cowan; brothers, Richard Tate of Winchester, and Marshall Ray Tate of Nashville; host of nieces and nephews. Also to cherish his memory is his long time companion Leila Ann Palmer; adoptive grandkids Leah, Safari June Bug, Tina, and Tashirra Shortie and their mom, Tammie. Other family and friends David Tate, Howard Morrow, and Leon Hartsfield who were there for him to lead a helping hand or for whatever he needed them to do without asking.
A special thanks to Elder Sandy Ray Kinslow who baptized him and always came whenever we needed him for prayer.
Funeral service for Kenny Tate will be Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 1pm from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Payne’s Chapel Cemetery in Huntland.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 24, 2012 from 12 until time of service.
Watson-North Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
4/22/12 — Gregory Kevin Long
| Gregory Kevin Long, age 51 of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday April 19, 2012 at his home.
He was a long-time employee of Business Card, Inc. of Tullahoma and was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his mother, Alma Jean McBee and father, Harry Long, Sr.; grandchildren, Roy Travis Long, Jr. and Ashton Marie Long. He is survived by his wife, Serena Long; sons, Kevin (Shasta) Long, Travis (Emily) Long, Kason Long, Trentyn Long; step-parents, Wayne (Carol) McBee and Donna Long; sisters, Molly (Mike) Barrett, Denise Caldwell, Brenda (Todd) Frayer and Debbie (Jim) Davis, Chasity (Robbie) Helton, Terri Ann Long, Harry (Millie) Long, Jr.; brothers, Larry Ferrell, Jeff (Martha) Long, Paul (Bonita) Long, Charles David Long; grandchildren, Sebastian, Triton, Payton, and Kerra; special children, Sierra and Brayden; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will conducted from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral Home with Jordon Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Eastern Star Cemetery at Sewanee. Pallbearers will be Logan Caldwell, Kevin Long, Travis Long, Justin Hayes, Paul Long, Harry Long, Larry Ferrell and Jeff Long. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5-8 p.m. at Watson-North Funeral Home. Watson-North Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. |
4/22/12 — Jacqueline Wiseman
Jacqueline Wiseman, age 48, of Winchester, passed away April 19, 2012 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
Ms. Wiseman worked as a teller several years at Farmers Bank. In her past time she enjoyed spending summer days on the lake, playing on the computer and talking to her friends.
Ms. Wiseman is preceded in death by her mother, Charlotte Bean Hall.
She is survived by her son, Daniel (Susan) Wiseman of Winchester and her father, R.L. Hall also of Winchester.
Funeral service will be conducted Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 2pm from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Harmony Cemetery with friends and family serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 6-8pm at Watson-North Funeral Home.
Watson-North Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
04-22-12 Chad Harrison Crabtree
Funeral services for Chad Harrison Crabtree, age 17, of Manchester, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Westwood Junior High School in Manchester with Bro. Coy Hathcock officiating. Burial will follow in Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 Noon until 9:00 PM on Saturday, April 21 at Manchester Funeral Home. The body will lie in state on Sunday from 12:00 Noon until time of service at Westwood Junior High School. Chad passed away on Thursday, April 19 at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital following a long and courageous battle with leukemia.
Chad was born on January 1, 1995 in New Mexico, the son of Greg (Caroline) Crabtree and Shannon (Jack Glasgow) O’Kelley, both of Manchester. He was an honors student, who was actively involved in the Beta Club and performing arts while at Westwood Junior High. He was known for his love of dancing, to include break dancing and especially moon walking, after his admiration for the late Michael Jackson. He also loved video gaming and his Ipad.
Chad was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Phillip O’Kelley. In addition to his parents, he is survived by the love of his life and his best friend, Briana Salsbury, who was by his side through the good and the bad; two brothers, Casey Vickers and Hank Crabtree; one sister, Jaxen Glasgow, all of Manchester; maternal grandmother, Charlotte O’Kelley of Manchester; paternal grandparents, Dale and Lisa Crabtree of Winchester; and a host of family and friends.
Greg and Shannon want to acknowledge Chad’s extended family to include Jason (Amy) Vickers, who played an important role in Chad’s life, and their children, Preston Vickers and Nick Vaughn; Jason’s father, David (Cindee) Vickers, and Jason’s mother, Debbie (Felix) Nunley.
The family would requests donations to:
Make A Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee
8119 Isabella Lane
Suite 105A
Brentwood, TN 37027
Chad’s last wish was for new televisions for every room on the 6th floor at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, which was granted by the Make A Wish Foundation.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Crabtree family.
04-22-12 Betty Sue Mayton Tway
Betty Sue Mayton Tway, age 72 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on April 19, 2012 at the Middle TN Medical Center in Murfreesboro.
She was a former restaurant owner and operator in Manchester and a homemaker.
She was born on January 15, 1940 in Manchester to her parents, the late Allen Mayton and Nora Cox Mayton.
She is survived by her sister, Ruth Mayton Duncan of Manchester; four children, James Douglas “J.D.” Curtis (Mary) of Beeville, TX, Edward Dewain Curtis of Benton, Arkansas, Dala Yvonne Reeves (Todd) of Benton, Arkansas and Elizabeth Drew “Beth” Reunard of Beebe, Arkansas; special friend, Tollie C. Lee of Manchester; 13 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and also on Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
The Funeral Service will be conducted on Sunday at 3:00 P.M. from the Chapel of Central Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at the Blantons.
Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME. www.centralfuneralhome.com.
Coffee County Baseball Competes In Chattanooga
The Raiders playing in Trojan Classic dropped game 1 of the tournament to Soddy Daisy 11-1. In game 2 against Ooltewah Coffee Co. held a 3-0 but saw the Owls fight back. Ooltewah came from behind to win 6-5 in 8 innings. The Raiders take on Wilson Central today.
After Great Battle Chad Crabtree Passes On
Chad Crabtree from the Facebook page "Cheering for Chad
17-year-old Chad Crabtree has passed away. Crabtree loved by so many was a ninth-grader at Westwood Junior High in Manchester when he was diagnosed with leukemia.
A candle lighting ceremony tomorrow at Coffee County High School beginning at 8pm.
A Facebook page named “Cheering For Chad” was created over a year ago to leave messages of encourgement to Chad. The page was almost 4,ooo members strong. Many more notes were left yesterday for Chad’s family and friends.
Fire Burns Down Storage Building
Heavy smoke comes after fire takes down building... By Barry West
Firefighter work on Thursday afternoon blaze... By Barry West
A fire call came out around 3:30pm Thursday afternoon for a structure fire at 378 Lakeview St. in Manchester. There was some confusion as to whose fire it was, the City or the county. The City responded and Volunteer Departments were notified also. Upon arrival the out building behind the house was fully involved. The fire was extinguished, but it was a total loss. This fire will be under investigation
Jail Gets Better Report Than Expected
Despite fears of a shut-down by state fire marshals during their recent inspection of the Coffee County Jail, the results were apparently better than expected. In addition to the 20 men and five women that the Tennessee Department of Correction removed this week, Jail Administrator Capt. Pam Freeman told the county commission’s jail committee that General Sessions Judge Jere Ledsinger has approved the early release of nine local inmates incarcerated on misdemeanor charges, bringing the prison count down to 228, exceeding the jail’s official capacity by only 32 inmates. Despite overcrowding at the current 196-bed jail, with the population fluctuating up to 300 at times, Sheriff Steve Graves says that staffing levels have never been increased from the roughly 22 officers currently employed there. Graves said the outside work detail is also an important way to reduce the gang fights, bullying and stealing of food in the overcrowded cells, which create constant disruptions for corrections staff. CTAS is currently conducting a study for the needs of the proposed new jail. While the study is not yet complete, Graves told the Jail Review Committee that Jim Hart of CTAS had made reference to the poor visibility of high-rise designs, such as that of the Hamilton County Jail, which required a much higher ratio of corrections officers to inmates.
Pot Bust In Estill Springs
On Wednesday April the 18th at approximately 11:00am Franklin County Sheriff’s Office personnel conducted a search warrant at 5372 Rock Creek Rd. Estill Springs, TN. The search of the residence and the premises led to the discovery of approximately 3 ¼ lbs. of what was believed to be a schedule VI narcotic (marijuana) and various drug paraphernalia. Also seized was $460.00 in U.S. currency. There is an ongoing investigation concerning this matter and criminal charges are anticipated in the near future.