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9/6/18 — Ricky E. Horton
Ricky E Horton of Tullahoma, passed this life on Sunday, September 2, 2018
at Alive Hospice in Nashville at the age of 58. Funeral Services are
scheduled on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 11 AM at Daves-Culbertson
Funeral Home with burial to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Visitation
with the family will be Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Daves-Culbertson
Funeral Home from 5-8 PM.
A native of Fort Payne, AL, he was the son of the late Everett Jackson
Horton and the late Betty Thompson Hatfield. He enjoyed playing horseshoes
and softball. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
Mr. Horton is survived by brothers, Wayne Horton and his wife, Nancy of
Estill Springs and Larry Horton of Tullahoma; sister, Glenda Arthur of
Tullahoma; special friends, Brad and Leah Bradshaw of Tullahoma and several
nieces and nephews.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
9/1/18 — Randall Taylor
Randall aka “Duckie T” Taylor 61, native of Belvidere, TN, passed at his residence. He was son of the late Lawrence and Sarah Taylor.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Jesse “Hawk” Staten.
He is survived by three sons, Donya Taylor of Chattanooga, TN; Tyran (Courtney) Turrentine of Christiana, TN; and Derrick (Jessica) Turrentine of Murfreesboro, TN;
Three daughters, Taylor Holmes of Winchester, TN; Nicole and Desiree Taylor both of Chattanooga, TN;
Two brothers, Tim (Sherry) Taylor of Decherd, TN and Wayne (Mattie) Taylor of Tullahoma, TN;
Four sisters, Stella (Charles) Brannon of Winchester, TN; Kitty (Bo) Knox of Lynchburg, TN; Vicki Brown of Belvidere, TN and Lorraine Taylor of Winchester, TN.
12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation Saturday, September 1, 2018 from 12:30-2:00 pm at Friendship Tabernacle with Funeral Services to follow at 2:00 pm at Friendship Tabernacle with Pastor Terry Grayson officiating and Pastor John Patton as Eulogist.
Interment Winchester City Cemetery, Winchester, TN.
8/31/18 — William Edward Eubank
WILLIAM EDWARD “BILL” EUBANK, age 80, of Estill Springs, Tenn., departed this life on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at his residence losing his battle with cancer to go to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ. Mr. Eubank was born on January 6, 1938, in Warren, Ohio, to the late William Roy Eubank and Abigail Frances Double Eubank. Mr. Eubank was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church, PCA in Tullahoma where he was a Deacon Emeritus. He received his Masters Degree in Safety Engineering at MTSU. Mr. Eubank retired in 1996 from AEDC. Mr. Eubank was an accomplished woodworker. He loved his Lord and was a devoted student of the Bible. He loved his family especially spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Eubank of Estill Springs, daughters, Tammy Underwood and husband, James of Chattanooga, Sherry Eubank of Estill Springs, Holly Perry and husband David of Nashville. Grandchildren; Abilgail Underwood of Hixson, Tenn., Sarah Beth Underwood, Norah Perry and Bo Perry.
Visitation for Mr. Eubank will be held from 12:00 Noon on Friday, August, 31, until service time at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services, with Pastor Leonard Hendrix, officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Garner Cemetery in Decherd with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Sounds Rally to Win 2018 Season Finale
Cooper Goldby’s two-run double and BJ Boyd’s two-run triple keyed a late rally to help the Nashville Sounds to a 6-5 win Monday afternoon at First Tennessee Park. 7,782 fans watched the 2018 season finale and pushed the season attendance to over 600,000 for only the second time in the franchise’s 41-year history.
Trailing 5-2 in the bottom of the eighth inning, Nick Martini started the rally with a one-out walk off Memphis reliever Andrew Morales. After Jorge Mateo struck out for the first out in the inning, Sean Murphy was hit by a pitch and Anthony Garcia singled to load the bases.
Cooper Goldby came to the plate and ripped a two-run double down the right-field line to pull the Sounds within a run at 5-4. It was the first Triple-A hit in Goldby’s career.
BJ Boyd followed with a line drive down the right-field line, scoring both runners to give the Sounds a 6-5 lead. The triple was Boyd’s third hit of the game. He finished the day 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored.
Nashville reliever Calvin Coker entered the ninth with a 6-5 lead and got the job done for his first save at the Triple-A level. The youngster issued a one-out walk and hit Andrew Knizner with two outs but got Lane Thomas to bounce out to second base to end the threat.
Nashville trailed 4-0 early after Ramon Urias cracked a solo homer and Thomas hit a three-run homer in the top of the third inning. Melvin Mercedes trimmed a 5-0 deficit to 5-2 with a two-run single in the bottom of the sixth.
Sounds’ Right-hander Richard Morban kept it close in the later innings. The 20-year-old allowed one run in four innings of relief work and picked up his first win at the Triple-A level.
Post-Game Notes
- With today’s 6-5 win, the Sounds finished the 2018 season at 72-68.
- Today’s attendance of 7,782 pushed the season total to 603,135. It’s the highest single-season attendance in First Tennessee Park history.
- The Sounds finished with a home record of 41-29, the team’s best home record in a single season at First Tennessee Park.
- BJ Boyd finished 3-for-4, his sixth three-hit game of the season and his 27th multi-hit game overall.
The 2018 season is the Sounds’ 41st in franchise history and fourth as the Oakland Athletics’ top affiliate. Single-game tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.
Local Man on Tennessee’s Most Wanted List has been Captured
Brian Lee Cleckler
U.S. Marshalls and law enforcement officials from Alabama are credited with arresting Brian Lee Cleckler. Cleckler, age 39 was wanted for two counts of Aggravated Assault, two counts of Evading Arrest, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.
On Aug. 25, Decherd police had made a traffic stop that resulted in a vehicle pursuit that ended in Decherd. Cleckler then took off on foot and has been on the run ever since.
Cleckler was added to Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top 10 Most Wanted list and a $2,500 reward was offered for information regarding his location.
U.S. Marshalls took custody of Cleckler.
Man Operating Personal Watercraft Dies on Tims Ford Lake
A jet skiing accident results in a fatality on Tims Ford Lake Saturday evening.
Zachary Davis, 28, of Christiana, TN was operating a personal watercraft (PWC) around 5 pm on Saturday (September 1). His brother in law was on a separate PWC and indicated to officers that Davis, who was unfamiliar with the craft, had fallen behind.
Davis was located floating in the water near the PWC, which has damage consistent with that of an impact with the bank. Davis was wearing a lifejacket and this incident is still under investigation.
This accident brings the total number of boating related deaths on Tennessee waters to 22 for the year.
Scam Alert- Lawrenceburg Car Selling Website is Fake
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission are warning consumers to avoid purchasing vehicles advertised through a phony website created and operated by scammers posing as the proprietors of a legitimate Lawrenceburg auto dealer.
Fully licensed and in operation since 1991, Fields Auto Sales operates its dealership at 1408 N. Locust St. in Lawrenceburg but does not operate a website. Unfortunately, scammers created a bogus website with a fake phone number purporting to be Fields Auto Sales in order to fool unsuspecting potential consumers. Additionally, scammers advertised the nonexistent vehicles through an online auto sales website using Fields Auto Sales’ name. Victims believed they were buying actual cars online and gave their money to the scammers through electronic fund transfers.
The owners of Field’s Auto Sales were made aware of the scam when they were contacted by three victims, all of whom live outside Tennessee and believed they were buying vehicles via the Internet. (One consumer who lives in Las Vegas only learned about the scam after flying to Nashville to pick up a vehicle only to learn there was no car.) The victims have all contacted law enforcement authorities about the scam.
When it comes to making any purchases, be cautious of items being advertised well below their market value. Remember, if the deal appears too good to be true, it probably is.
Motlow to Host Guest Speaker
Tawan Perry
Perry speaks from his own experience as a student who enrolled in a local community college and struggled academically. With hard work and persistence, he eventually graduated and was awarded a full academic scholarship. From that point forward, he has never looked back, and has dedicated his life’s work to help students successfully navigate the rigors of college.
Perry will be presenting at all four Motlow campuses, with the following schedule:
Smyrna Campus: Monday, September 10
All presentations held in Art Walker, Jr., Room 112
• 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Success Starts with You
• 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Academic, Social and Emotional Wellness
• 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Community College: A Game-changer
Moore County Campus: Tuesday, September 11
All presentations held in Powers Auditorium, Eoff Hall
• 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Community College: A Game-changer
• 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Academic, Social and Emotional Wellness
• 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Success Starts with You
McMinnville Campus: Wednesday, September 12
All presentations held in M 136
• 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Academic, Social and Emotional Wellness
• 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Community College: A Game-changer
• 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Success Starts with You
Fayetteville Campus: Wednesday, September 12
All presentations held in FC 067
• 5:15 p.m. – 6:10 p.m. Academic, Social and Emotional Wellness
• 6:15 p.m. – 7:10 p.m. Community College: A Game-changer
For more information about Tawan Perry, visit his website at tawanperry.com.
9/5/18 — Austin Payton Davis
Funeral services for Mr. Austin Payton Davis, age 17, of Manchester, will be conducted on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 4:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Thomas Hewell officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 from 2:00 PM until service time. Austin passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Unity Medical Center.
Austin was born on April 29, 2001 in Rutherford County to Steven and Kim Davis. Austin loved horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and frog gigging. He enjoyed playing basketball, working on trucks, vaping and hanging out with his friends. Austin listened to all kinds of music and attended Bonnaroo each year.
Austin is survived by his parents, Steven and Kimberly Davis; one sister; McKenzie Davis; one brother, Skylar Davis; grandparents; Steve “Daddy Pa” and Patricia “Nana” Stone; grandfather; Steven Davis, Sr.; great- grandmother, Margarette Stone of Indiana; three aunts, Monica “Aunt Monk” Stone (Connie Timbs) of Lebanon, Lori Vickers (Brian) of Texas, Cindy Dunn of Tennessee; great aunt, Marisha Boyle (Jerry) of Indiana; and a host of special friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Austin’s memory to Coffee County Funeral Chapel.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Davis family.
Coffee County Football Falls to Blackman
Matthew Pittman of Coffee County football
Opening their 2018 region schedule at home on Friday night, the Coffee County CHS football team welcomed the #4 team in the state Blackman to Carden-Jarrell Field. The visiting Blaze put the clamps on the Raider offense holding them below 100 yards of total offense as they won 42 to 0.
Matthew Pittman, who missed the first 2 games of the year with an ankle injury, led the Raiders in yardage with 48 yards rushing on 8 carries. Pittman also completed 1 pass for 7 yards as he was named the Crazy Daisies Player of the Game. Andrew Mahaffey added 19 yards on 16 carries. C.J. Anthony caught 2 passes for 8 yards as Coffee County finished with 86 yards of total offense.
Coffee County will have this next week off as they prepare to return to region play on September 14th. Coffee County will travel to Warren County next on Friday, September 14th to battle the Pioneers. Thunder Radio will once again bring you more than complete coverage. Lucky Knott and Dustin Murray will bring you all the action from Carden-Jarrell Field beginning at 6:45 PM. Thunder Radio’s live coverage begins at 6 PM with the Friday Night Thunder Pregame Show.
Download the broadcast at: http://www.thunder1320.com/downloads/