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State Passes A Bill To Allow Worshiping By Teachers
The Tennessee Senate has passed a bill that would allow coaches and teachers to worship on school grounds.
Senator Jim Summerville, Republican from Dickson, says his bill to OK teachers worshipping with students probably doesn’t break any new ground.
The current bill would now allow teachers to meet with students in events like a Fellowship of Christian Athletes function, but it must be held before, or after, school hours.
The Senate added an amendment to the bill, so it must return to the House before it can be signed by the governor.
Shade Tree Help Save Money
A study by the U.S. Forestry Service finds that trees in Tennessee’s urban areas provide the state with environmental benefits valued at nearly $640 million a year.
According to the study’s findings, reported by Nashville Public Radio, shade trees save the state about $66 million a year. That’s mostly savings in heating and cooling expenses as the trees protect rooftops from the summer sun and block cold winds in winter.
The state’s urban trees also store and remove from the air more than $570 million worth of pollutants each year.
The study is meant to set a baseline for measuring the future health of the state’s urban forest.
Tim Phelps of the state Forestry Division says knowing the economic value of trees helps make the case for planting and protecting them.
3/28/12 — Patricia R. Tucker (Cook)
Patricia R. Tucker (Cook) age 43 of Manchester, TN passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012, in Medical Center of Manchester.
She was a former resident of Kincaid, IL and was preceded in death by a brother, James W. Cook, III.
Survivors include her spouse, Danny Turner, Manchester; children, Alicia Henley and Brandon Boyd of Manchester, Stephanie Cargile, Morrison; Granddaughter, Kiana F. Henley; father and step-mother, James W. Cook, Jr., Rochester, IL and Judy Cook, Tuscon,AZ; mother and step-father, Mary A. and Harold W. Hartley, Taylorville, IL; sister, Rebecca Mollet, Taylorville, IL; step-brothers Andy and Corey Shanks, Tuscon,AZ
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Clayton Jones officiating.
Burial will be in Morrison Cemetery.
The family will receive frinds Tuesday 5-9 P.M. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to help pay funeral expenses.
Arrangements are by Cumberland Funeral Home, Monteagle, TN
3/27/12 — Katrina (Katherine) Malesh Kruger Blondin
Mrs. Katrina (Katherine) Malesh Kruger Blondin, age 91, of Tullahoma, passed away Saturday at Life Care Center in Tullahoma.
Born on December 7, 1920 in Sanburg, Saskatchewan, Canada, she was the third daughter born to the late William and Mary Malesh Kruger. She had five brothers, one sister, two step brothers and three step-sisters. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Bruno J. Blondin, daughter, Shirley Ellen Dobbins, one sister, three brothers, three step-sisters and two step-brothers.
She was a Canadian Army Veteran of World War II, a Nurse for several years and was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Tullahoma.
She is survived by a brother and sister in British Columbia, one brother and sister in law in Saskatchewan, two daughters, Bonnalee (Bonnie) Blondin of Winchester, Louise Davis of Franklin, and one son, Chris (Viki) Blondin of Tullahoma. She has five grandchildren, Sabrina Sellick of Maryville, TN, Eric (Kristin) Davis of Franklin, Sara Hewitt of Nashville, David Dobbins of Dunlap, Michael Blondin of Tullahoma, and one step-grandson, Tony (Valerie) Throneberry of Cookeville. In addition she has six great grandchildren, Alivia Hoffman of Maryville, Ethan and Ryan Davis of Franklin, Gabriel and Taylor Dobbins of Hixson, and Elizabeth Throneberry of Cookville.
Pallbearers include her grandsons, step-grandson and family friends. The Family request donations be made to the Multi-County Cancer Support Network.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, from 10:00AM until 11:00AM at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church.
Services will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00AM at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church.
Burial will follow in the Franklin Memorial Gardens.
Tullahoma Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Preds Blow Past Chicago In Windy City
(Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images)
Even with their top point producer sidelined by an injury, the Nashville Predators had plenty of offense. And they had in Pekka Rinne goal Sunday night. That combination helped them rout the Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 and move into fourth place in the Western Conference.
The victory gave the Predators 96 points, one more than Detroit and four more than the sixth-place Blackhawks, who had their five-game winning streak snapped. It also gave Nashville a 4-0-1 record against Chicago this season.
Nashville’s Martin Erat, who has tied a career high with 57 points, was scratched because of an upper-body injury after logging 19 minutes Saturday night in a win over Winnipeg.
Matt Halischuk, Andrei Kostitsyn, Patric Hornqvist, Francis Bouillon, Shea Weber and Mike Fisher scored for the Predators, who matched their season high with the six goals.
3/28/12 — Della Lynn Cruthchfield Sharp
Mrs. Della Lynn Cruthchfield Sharp 59, of Winchester, TN passed Saturday, March 24, 2012 at St.Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
She was born January 3, 1953 to James and Willie M. Crutchfield.
She was a 1970 graduate from Tullahoma High School. She attended Motlow College and MTSU where she earned degrees in education. She taught in the Wilson County School System for 13 years. She was employed at Tullahoma High School for 23 years where she taught special education.
She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Deborah and her father, James Crutchfield. Sr.
She is survived by daughter, Tonisha Sharp; son, Michael Sharp, and grandson, Gavin; mother, Willie Mae Crutchfield; two sisters, Emma (Jimmy) Coleman of Tullahoma and Toni London of Estill Springs, TN; three brothers, James (Sonja) Crutchfield, Jr, Odell (Tracy) Crutchfield both of Tullahoma, TN, and Frank (Norma) Crutchfield of Chattanooga, TN; great aunt, Mattie Harris of Tulllahoma. Host of neices, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from 6-7pm at J.A. Welton & Son Funeral Home.
She will lie in state Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 1:00-2:00 pm with Funeral Services to follow at 2:00 pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Moderator Elmore Torbert, Jr officiating and Pastor Ronald Forrester as Eulogist.
Interment Evergreen Cemetery.
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
301 South Washington Street
Tullahoma,TN 377388
J.A. Welton & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
3/27/12 — J.W. Throneberry
J.W. Throneberry, 81, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Saturday, March 24th, 2012 at his residence after an short illness.
Born in Coffee County to the late Fonzie and Beatrice Holt Throneberry.
Mr. Throneberry worked as a carpenter for L.L. Poe Construction, was a former member of The National Guard, and was a member of The Hickerson Station Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Throneberry is preceded in death by his first wife, Bertha Mae Davis Throneberry; one sister, Evangeline Woods; and one brother, Fonzie B. Throneberry Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Nellie Throneberry of Tullahoma; two sons, Joe Throneberry and his wife Donna of Beech Grove, and Rick Throneberry and his wife Becky of Tullahoma; two daughters, Penny Moore and her husband Jimmy of Tullahoma, and Sheila Diane Throneberry of Nashville; two step sons, Ted Carter and his wife Jeannie of Manchester, and Terry Carter and his wife Kimberly of Rutledge Hill; 14 grandchildren, Tony and Tyler Throneberry, Matthew Throneberry, Bridgett Pfleegor, Josh Moore, Brandon Carter, Steven Carter, Kevin Carter, Adam Carter, Ashley Owens, Lyndsay Carter, Whitney Carter, Elisha Carter and Michaela Carter; and seven great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Corvin Luke, Riley, Kason, Lillie, Brodie and Zoie.
Visitation for Mr. Throneberry will be on Monday, March 26th, 2012 from 5:00-9:00pm at Kilgore Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 at 1:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Roy Wright officiating.
Burial will follow at Payne’s Chapel Cemetery in Franklin County.
For those who wish, the family suggests that donations be made to The Multi-County Cancer Support Network at P.O. Box 1355, Tullahoma, TN 37388.
Kilgore Funeral in charge of arrangements.
3/28/12 — Wayne Feathertson
Funeral services for Mr. Wayne Featherston, age 68 of Manchester will be conducted Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Brother Pat Allison and Mr. David Wiley officiating.
Burial with Honors provided by the Tennessee State Troopers will follow at Manchester City Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from 5:00 PM-9:00 PM at the funeral home.
Mr. Featherston passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 in Manchester.
He was born January 4, 1944 in Coffee County, TN the son of the late L.H. Featherston and Beulah Burger Featherston. He graduated from Central High School in 1962 and then attended Middle TN State University. Wayne then worked construction for a brief time and in 1964 joined the United States Army. In 1971 he joined the TN State Troopers. During this time he served as Trooper, a member of the SWAT Team as well as serving as Chief of Security for Governor Ned McWhorter. He retired as a Captain after 20 plus years of dedicated service. Upon retirement, he served as Chief Deputy for Sumner County Sheriff’s Department for several years. Wayne enjoyed hunting, fishing and sports. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his sister, Glenna Poff and husband, Kenneth of Manchester; brother, Jim Featherston and wife, Jan of Manchester; brother, Larry Featherston; five nieces and nephews, Jeffery Wayne Featherston, James David Featherston and wife, Shannon, Kevin Poff and wife Simonne, Brent Poff and wife, Gina and Lori Watson and husband, Nelson.
Serving as Pallbearers will be members of the Tennessee State Troopers and Honorary PallBearers will be Sumner County Law Enforcement Officers and friends as well as Stan Gwaltney, Ed Jennings, Ricky Templeton, Chris Bryant, Ron Parker and Sheriff Sonny Weatherford and Mark Fagen.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements
Coffee County Gets Soccer Win
The Coffee County soccer team played at Franklin County in its most recent match. The Raiders picked up a 2-0 win over the Rebels.
Both goals were scored in the second half. Freshman Abilene Barrera scored his first career goal for the Raiders (assisted by Ricky Ramirez), and Ramirez scored his second goal of the 2012 season (assisted by Pedro Martinez). Josh Jones got his second shutout of the season in goal.
Coffee County will play at Siegel on tomorrow.
Update On Motlow Sports
The Lady Bucks swept Jackson State 4-2, 2-1 today in Jackson. Motlow (9-10, 2-2) visits nationally-ranked Walters State Tuesday in Morristown for a softball doubleheader.
In baseball on Friday Motlow fell 7-4 to Columbia St on Friday. Tyler Murphy hit his 10th homer of the year for the Bucks.