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9/2/18 — Otis Eugene Jernigan
Mr. Otis Eugene Jernigan, 74, passed away Saturday August
25,
2018 at his home in Manchester, Tennessee. He was born in Cannon County,
Tennessee to Keithly O. Jernigan and Maggie Opal Davis Jernigan who
preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alice
Rozell Bumbalough Jernigan; brothers, Hobert Lee and Henry Estle Owen
Jernigan; sisters, Thelma Ann Hutson and Rosie Wilene Jernigan Bumbalough;
granddaughter, Holly Jernigan; great granddaughter, Emmalynn Jernigan.
He retired from the Carrier Corporation after 37 years of service and was a
gentleman farmer. He was a member of the Red Hill Church of Christ.
He is survived by his sons, Travis (Kathy), Steve (Vhonda), David (Bambi)
and Mark (Dewana) Jernigan; sisters, Helen Jernigan Poston and Pauline
Gilreath, Sparta, Tennessee, Mamie Jernigan (Berle) Billings, Smithville,
Tennessee; grandchildren, Andrea (Michael) Bumpas, Josh (Elizabeth),Callie,
Matt (Brittany), Cole (Torrie) and Tyler (Abi-Gail) Jernigan, Atheana
(C.W.) Reed, Heather (Tyler) Holes, Johnathon (Cristel) Giles, Miranda A.
Bumpas and Harley Bennett, Jasmine Jones; great-grandchildren, Branson and
Graham Jernigan, Marley, Lucian, Landon and Konor Bumpas, Marisol, Mia and
Bentley Giles, Gabriella and Jett Jones; Haiden, Ayra, Landon and Gracelynn
Jernigan, Sadie Reed, Tara and Tavin; several loving nieces and nephews;
special nephews, Duane and Darrell Billings, Terry Hutson
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday September 2, 2018 in the Central
Funeral Home Chapel with Ralph Hart officiating with burial to follow in
the Midway Church of Christ Cemetery in Cannon County. Visitation: 5:00 PM
-8:00 PM Saturday at Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee.
www.centralfuneralhome.com
Central Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
Robert Lewis Partin, Jr.
Mr. Robert Lewis Partin, Jr, age 70, of Hillsboro, TN passed away on
August 22, 2018 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. No
services are planned.
Bob was born in Franklin County, TN, the son of the late Robert Lewis
Partin, Sr. and Ethel Thurman Partin. He was a graduate of Coffee County
Central High School, Georgia Institute of Technology and University of
Tennessee Space Institute. He was a scientist and owned Partin
Scientific, a consulting company. He loved cats and dogs, Star Trek,
flying planes, and having spirited debates on religion and politics with
anyone and everyone.
Bob is survived by one son, Richard H. Partin and wife, Jia Wei, of Ft.
Myers, FL; two daughters, Tracey J. Partin of Orlando, FL and Melissa J.
Partin and husband, Samuel Meder, of San Francisco, CA; grandchildren,
Liam Meder, Gavin, Henry and Riley Partin; one sister, Judy Partin (Peter
Pryfogle); and his best friend for life, Deborah Leaper, whom he cared
for for the past eight years.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE PARTIN FAMILY
8/29/18 — Danny Lee Phipps
Danny Lee Phipps of Manchester passed this life on Monday, August 27, 2018 at his residence at the age of 49 years. Graveside Services are scheduled for 10 AM on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Shady Grove Cemetery.
A native of Tullahoma, he was the son of the late Virgil and Inez Jones Phipps. He enjoyed fishing, hunting for Ginseng, flower gardening, camping, riding motorcycles, antique shopping and being with this family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jesse Phipps and Hubert Phipps and one sister, Betty Wade.
He is survived by his wife, Shannon Phipps of Manchester; son, Joshua Lee Phipps of Manchester; brother, John Phipps of Manchester; sister, Loretta Bohanan and husband William of Manchester and one granddaughter, Jasmine Phipps.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
8/27/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Tim Nickeson, 50 — Pizza Winner!
8/26/18 — Birthdays
No birthdays to report
8/25/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Kaleb Callender — Pizza Winner!
Breaking News–Local Law Enforcement Searching for Brian Lee Cleckler who is on the State’s Most Wanted List
Brian Lee Cleckler
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to the state’s Top Ten Most Wanted list, Brian Lee Cleckler.
Cleckler’s recently known address was J.D. Road, Hillsboro.
Cleckler, age 39 is wanted by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for two counts of Aggravated Assault, two counts of Evading Arrest, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.
The incident happened on August 23 when Decherd police initiated a traffic stop with a male subject. A pursuit ensued as Cleckler fled on foot into a wood line. Investigators said he discharged a firearm in the direction of police.
Brian Cleckler is a white man, who stands 5’9” and weighs approximately 163 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND (1-800-824-3463). There is a reward of up to $2,500 being offered for information leading to his arrest.
On Sunday, (August 5th, 2018) Manchester Police Officer Daniel Ray arrested Cleckler and charged him with Illegal possession of a weapon, Schedule II drug violation, Assault, Resisting Arrest, Evading Arrest, Reckless Endangerment, Reckless Driving and Resisting Stop, Halt, Frisk. He was released on bond.
Cleckler should be considered armed and dangerous.
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department Investigators asking for the Public’s Help
Man wanted for questioning
Coffee County Investigator Brandon is asking for the public’s input on a case he is working. The person(s) that were being looked for have been located. Thanks to the public for your input on this case.
Nissan to Spend Big Money on Smyrna Plant
2019 Nissan Altima
The announcement was made last week at the Smyrna facility, which has been making vehicles for the company since opening in June of 1982. Over 13-million vehicles have been manufactured in Smyrna and nearly five-million have been Altimas.
The money will be used to upgrade the facility here and in Canton, Mississippi. In Smyrna, the Altima, Maxima, Pathfinder, LEAF and Rogue are built along with the Infinity QX60. (Story provided by WGNS Radio in Murfreesboro)
400 BearSaver Recycling Bins placed at State Parks
Pictured L-R: Kelsey Davis; Robin Peeler, Tennessee State Parks Area Manager; Larry Christley; Pat Wright, Montgomery Bell State Park Manager; Dr. Kendra Abkowitz Brooks, TDEC assistant commissioner; Mike Robertson, Tennessee State Parks Director of Operations; Brock Hill; Scott Ferguson, Montgomery Bell State Park Ranger
“By encouraging recycling within our parks, we are meeting the needs of our visitors and upholding our responsibility to protect Tennessee’s public lands and natural resources,” said Brock Hill, deputy commissioner with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). “We want Tennessee State Parks to be a leader in waste reduction and overall sustainability.”
Over 400 BearSaver recycling bins – heavy-duty, pest proof and ADA-compliant bins – are now available at all Tennessee State Parks for visitor use. The bins are comprised of three adjoined weatherproof, rustproof containers which accept aluminum, plastic and trash. Bins that accept paper and glass are also available for visitors at all parks.
The new exterior bins are part of a broader initiative within Tennessee State Parks known as the ‘Go Green with Us’ program, which promotes the integration of sustainable practices into park management and operations.
Parks will soon feature new interior recycling bins as well as special event recycling stations at select parks.
For more information about the “Go Green with Us” initiative at Tennessee State Parks, visit https://tnstateparks.com/about/go-green-with-us.