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Man Charged with Murder Heads to Court–Preliminary Hearing set for October
James Richard McCoy Jr.. Photo provided
54-year-old James Richard McCoy, Jr., the man accused of murdering his wife in their Manchester home over the weekend appeared in court for his arraignment hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 11. He is represented by Manchester Attorney Doug Aaron.
45-year-old Lisa McCoy’s body was located inside their home on Duck River Road early Sunday morning. McCoy had been shot several times.
Lisa McCoy
This is the first murder case in Coffee County since a Tullahoma teenager was charged with a murder that occurred Aug. 15, 2016 in Tullahoma. Ariel Chambers Jr., 16, was arrested on charges of second degree murder, voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault resulting in a death. Tullahoma Police charged the teen in the stabbing death of Carlos Joseph Harris Jr., 21, of Tullahoma.
In the McCoy case, no bond was sought during the court appearance on Tuesday, a preliminary hearing was set for October 16, 2018 at 1pm.
Coffee County First Responders Honored
On Tuesday night (September 11, 2018) The American Legion Gold Star Post 78 in Manchester hosted their annual Patriot Day ceremony. This year the event was held for the first time at Coffee County High School. The event is held to honor the victims killed in the attacks in New York on 9-11-01.
The American Legion also honors our own local first responders who day in and day out work to keep our cities and communities safe. Honored last night;
Hillsboro Volunteer FD Tony Ocheltree, Summitville Volunteer FD- Eric Reed, Coffee County Sheriff’s Department- Lt. Bradley Roberts, New Union Volunteer FD- Dale Bandon, Manchester PD- Dale Robertson,
Manchester FD- Lt. Stephen Wooten, Tennessee Hwy Patrol- Corey Stuart, Rescue Squad- Lynn Taylor, Hickerson Station Volunteer FD- J.C. Fisher, Tullahoma FD- Rodney Bell, Tullahoma PD- Rocky Ruehling and 911 Dispatch Center- Andy Vaughn.
Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Collection Service will be in Coffee County on Saturday
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Coffee County on Saturday, Sept. 22. Since the program’s inception in 1993, more than 346,000 Tennessee households have properly disposed of more than 22 million pounds of material.
Any Tennessee resident is encouraged to bring their household hazardous waste – including cleaning fluids, pesticides, batteries, and more – to the designated drop-off location. You do not need to live in Coffee County to participate in the event. (Note that hours listed indicate the local time.)
Collection will take place at Tullahoma Public Works, 942 Maplewood Ave., from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The local contact for this collection event is Butch Taylor at (931) 454-1768.
Household hazardous waste materials are considered flammable, toxic, reactive and/or corrosive and should not be placed with regular garbage. Typical items to dispose of include cleaning fluids, pesticides, mercury thermometers and thermostats, fluorescent lamps, lithium and button batteries, aerosols, adhesives, medications, brake fluid, swimming pool chemicals, paint thinner and used needles in sturdy containers. Items not accepted include ammunition, explosives, alkaline batteries, paint (contact your local county solid waste department for latex and oil based paint guidance), electronics and any empty containers that should be disposed in normal trash.
In addition to these annual events, Tennesseans can also dispose of expired or unwanted medications year-round through the Unwanted Household Pharmaceutical Take Back Program. Permanent collection boxes are provided in every county and prevent prescription and over-the-counter medications from getting into the hands of vulnerable residents or into waterways. Boxes can be found at either Manchester or Tullahoma police departments and the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department.
Gas Prices Slightly Lower
Gas prices inched lower over the weekend, as several major storms churn in the Atlantic. Hurricane Florence is forecast to strike the U.S. east coast, yet gas prices have yet to be impacted.
AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said it’s unclear what, if any impact Hurricane Florence will have on prices at the pump outside the impacted area. Although there are no refineries in the cone of uncertainty, a major storm like this can threaten the regional supply chain, which can lead to rising prices.
Gas prices in Tennessee are slightly lower than a week ago. Sunday’s state average of $2.59 per gallon is a half-cent less than last week, 13 cents less than a month ago, and the same price as this time last year.
The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.84.
The low price per gallon for gas in Manchester as of Tuesday afternoon was $2.49 and in Tullahoma it was $2.55.
9/14/18–LISA ANN JONES MCCOY
LISA ANN JONES MCCOY, age 45, of Manchester, Tenn., formerly of Huntland, Tenn., departed this life suddenly on Sunday, September 9, 2018, at her residence. Lisa was born in Sewanee, Tenn., on September 19, 1972, to the late Gordon Jones and Janelle Isbell Jones. Lisa is a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Huntland. She attended Huntland High School and was a member of the 1990 graduating class. She was a HHS Cheerleader all four years of High School. She was a Certified Pharmacy Technician and was previously employed at Fred’s Pharmacy in Decherd, then Wal-Mart in Manchester and was presently employed at Marcrom’s in Manchester. She loved working out at the Rec. Center in Manchester, she also enjoyed exercise classes and zumba classes. Lisa made friends wherever she was. She was a loving and devoted daughter to her parents when they were both ill, as well as, a loving and caring mother, sister, aunt and friend. She always had a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her son, Elijah James McCoy of Manchester, sister, Vickie Kunz and husband, John of Lansing, Mich. brother, Samuel Jones and wife, Tiffany of Huntland, Tenn., Niece, Catharine Seal of Grand Rapids, Mich., nephews; Alexander Seal of Lansing, Mich., Nathan Jones and Jason Jones of Huntland, many Aunts, Uncles and friends.
Visitation for Lisa will be held from 3:00-9:00 P.M. Thursday evening, September 13, in the Chapel of Huntland Baptist Church. Services are scheduled for 3:00 P.M. Friday evening, September 14, at Huntland Baptist Church, with Dr. Bob Hill and Bro. Chris King, officiating. Interment will follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens in Winchester where Lisa will be laid to rest beside her loving parents.
9/10/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Marie Daniel — Pizza Winner!
9/9/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Joe Henley — Pizza Winner!
9/8/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Leonard Wayne Finchum, 71 — Pizza Winner!
Deborah “Debbie” Taylor, 62
Connie Moore
Anniversaries:
Henry & Sherion Maguffin
Coffee County Golf Claims 2nd Straight District Title
2018 District 8AAA champion Coffee County golf team. Left to right: assistant coach Lucky Knott, Chase Hancock, Logan Hale, Austin Farris, Josh Perry, Samuel Prater, Matthew Hale, and head coach Mike Ray. [Photo provided]
Coffee County outdistanced 2nd place Tullahoma by 13 strokes. Lawrence County finished in 3rd place at 320. Seniors Austin Farris and Matthew Hale shot matching 75’s on Monday to finish tied for 6th place individually and freshman Logan Hale shot a solid score of 76. The win pushes the Raiders season record to 70 and 5. The 70 wins is a new season record for the Red Raiders.
After the match, Coach Mike Ray was understandably excited. “What a great day for our team and for our kids to bring home another district championship and we are so proud of Samuel” said Ray. He went on to say “he is only the second to win the district championship for boys individually. He had a great round and he totally deserved the championship. His dedication and hard work the last four years served him well today.”
The Red Raiders will advance to next week’s Region Championship which will be held in Murfreesboro. The Region tournament is scheduled for Monday at Murfreesboro’s Old Fort Golf Course. The 18 hole match will tee off at 9 AM.
Update on Manchester Murder Case
James Richard McCoy Jr.. Photo provided
We have more information on the murder of Manchester resident, 46-year-old Lisa McCoy.
When Manchester Police arrived at her home on Duck River Road early Sunday morning, they found McCoy had been shot several times.
As the investigation was being conducted, police discovered the incident took place sometime Saturday night. Manchester Police arrested the woman’s husband, 54-year-old James Richard McCoy, Jr.
According to Coffee County District Attorney Craig Northcott, “There had been a very concerted effort to destroy any evidence at the home and that it had appeared that he was preparing to dispose of the body.” McCoy, Jr. has been charged with 1st Degree Murder, Tampering with Evidence, Domestic Violence and Abuse of a Corpse.
Lisa McCoy’s body was sent to the medical examiner’s office in Nashville for a full autopsy.
James Richard McCoy, Jr. is being held under no bond at the Coffee County Jail. He will appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court on Tuesday.
In a side note, WMSR News has chosen not to broadcast or provide written form on our website of any other disturbing details about this murder. We made this decision out of respect to Ms. McCoy’s young son, other family and friends. Thank you to our listeners and readers for your understanding.