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Miriam Hernandez
Miriam Hernandez, of Winchester, passed this life on Thursday July 5, 2018
at her residence at the age of 78 years. No services are scheduled.
A native of Holguin, Cuba, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Ramona
Pijuan Garces. She loved to go shopping and collected glassware. She also
enjoyed cooking and being with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Pablo
Hernandez and daughter Barbara Duque.
She is survived by son, Raymond Vigil of Miami, FL; daughters, Rebecca
Booth and her husband, Matthew of Winchester and Miriam Baldrich and her
husband, Raul of Port Charlotte, FL; sister, Mireya Garces Tejeda of Tampa,
FL; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
7/5/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Mitchell Wayne Reed — Pizza Winner!
7/4/18 —Birthdays
Birthdays:
Browie Regan, 2 — Pizza Winner!
Law Enforcement Searching for Stolen Truck
Coffee County Sheriff deputies and investigators are currently searching for a stolen 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 dually truck dark blue in color. The truck was stolen from the Cedar Point Road area around July 2, 2018. The tag number on the vehicle is J250188.
If you have any information on this theft call Coffee County Sheriff’s Department Investigator James Sherrill at 931-570-4404 or the Coffee County Communication Center at 931-728-9555.
It Takes a Village: TN Group Looks to End Youth Violence
Nashville agencies recently attended a Cure Violence 101 Workshop, organized by Gideon’s Army. (Gideon’s Army)
The organization recently held events in the Nashville area to look at ways communities can address the problem before it escalates.
“There are community-based strategies to address the root cause issues of youth violence,” said Rasheedat Fetuga, the group’s president and chief executive, “so that we can come together and collaborate from policy perspectives, policing, and other community-based strategies.”
Creating youth programs and activities to keep children off the streets and from engaging with risky behavior is one strategy. Others have said eliminating the availability of guns, particularly those obtained illegally, is another way.
Memphis has had a Youth Violence Prevention Plan since 2006, which includes strategies to offer educational and employment opportunities for at-risk youths.
Fetuga said her organization’s name, which references a prophet in the Bible, is intentional.
“It just takes a small, committed group of people to make great change,” she said. “It doesn’t matter how big the mountain or the obstacle, if you have a group of people who are deeply committed, who are strategic and wise, you can overcome these obstacles.”
Nashville leaders also are working to address the problem, with the Metro Health Department, Juvenile Justice Center, district attorney’s office, mayor’s office, church leaders, public defenders and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America all getting involved.
Secret Service Warns of Gas Pump Skimmers
The U.S. Secret Service is warning motorists, businesses and police of a disturbing surge in criminals’ stealing credit information at gas pumps.
Fraudsters are installing a tiny device called a skimmer inside the gas pump.
The device copies credit card information when customers pay.
This past weekend, the Secret Service fanned out across the nation – at more than 80 locations in 21 states – hunting for the devices.
The Secret Service has recovered 59 skimmers from 85 locations during the initiative.
Once criminals have the credit card information, they are able to print fraudulent credit cards by the thousands and use those cards to make purchases.
The Secret Service says that millions of dollars every year are being swiped from credit card information obtained at the pump. It says one reason it is so easy is it can be done so quickly.
To reduce the chance of having credit information being stolen, here are some options. Customers can pay with credit cards inside the gas station, rather than at the pump.
Paying with cash may be the most effective way to stop card theft at the pump.
7/6/18 — Judith Leah Elkins
Graveside services for Mrs. Judith Leah Elkins, age 81, of Estill
Springs, will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Rose
Hill Memorial Gardens with Bro. Bill Williams officiating. Mrs. Elkins
passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at her residence, surrounded by her
loving family.
Judith was born in Nashville, TN, the daughter of the late Milo and Nancy
Collins. She was a homemaker who enjoyed fishing, gardening, puzzles,
reading, shopping, and cooking.
In addition to her parents, Judith was also preceded in death by two
daughters, Cynthia Taylor and Kelly Wilson. She is survived by her
loving husband, James E. Elkins; two stepsons, Larry (Becky) Elkins of
Manchester and John (Debbie) Elkins of Greenbrier, TN; one stepdaughter,
Regena (Bill) Travis of Tullahoma; one sister, Joann Johnson; nine
grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE ELKINS FAMILY
Stuff the Bus time for Coffee County Schools
It is that time of year again! Coffee County Schools’ Family Resource Center is gearing up for its Coffee County Student Expo – a student support event to engage students, staff, and community organizations with the goal of combating barriers that hinder student academic success. This event provides Coffee County Schools’ students in need, grades Pre-K-12th, with a backpack, school supplies, hygiene items, and much more.
Taylor Rayfield, Coffee County Schools Coordinator of Family Resource Center said, “Community partnerships and sponsors foster this program, providing necessary items for our students. We are fortunate to live in a community that ensures the needs of our children are met. We are excited and look forward to working with our businesses, industries, and organizations on this event.”
“We need your help Stuffing the Bus! “Powered by Peoples Bank & Trust Company, Coffee County Schools Family Resource Center will be touring around businesses, industries, and organizations in Manchester picking up needed school supply items to stuff the bus.
Those interested in participating will sign up for one specified school supply item to collect.
Items needed:
Packs of #2 Pencils, Colored Pencils, Pens, Crayons, Wide Ruled Loose Paper, Graph Paper, Glue, Scissors, Index Cards, Dividers, Composition Books, Spiral Notebooks, Folders with Prongs, and 3-Ring Notebook Binders.
If your business, industry, or organization would like to participate in the 2nd Annual Stuff the Bus Tour, please contact Taylor Rayfield, rayfieldt@k12coffee. net (931) 222-1066, (931) 409-8556 to sign up.
Sarah West Named to NFCA South Region Team
Sarah West of Coffee County softball[File Photo]
West led Coffee County in batting average(.495), RBI(38), slugging percentage(.871) and was tied for the team lead in home runs(4) and walks(10). West was selected as a utility player to the all-region team which mirrors her contributions for the Lady Raiders this past year. “Sarah played 2nd base, 1st base, catcher and in the outfield for us this past year and is well deserving as an all-around player” said Lady Raider softball coach Brandon McWhorter. McWhorter went on to add “Sarah had an excellent year and we are expecting bigger things from her in the future. We are very proud of her.”
West, who has been actively recruited, made a verbal commitment to the University of the Cumberlands(Williamsburg, KY) in May. West was also selected to the Tennessean All-Midstate 2nd team last month. Sarah is the daughter of Chris and Beth West.
Sounds Fall in Front of Huge Crowd at First Tennessee Park
The Iowa Cubs spoiled the evening for 11,691 fans at First Tennessee Park by topping the Nashville Sounds, 6-2, Wednesday night. Three costly errors burned the Sounds as the third-largest crowd in ballpark history took in the game.
Nashville scored first as Ramon Laureano provided early fireworks with a two-run home run down the right-field line in the bottom of the first inning. Laureano’s seventh of the season came moments after Nick Martini extended his on-base streak to 64 games with a leadoff single.
The sloppy defense started shortly after Nashville took their 2-0 lead. Trey Martin started the second inning with a ground ball to short that Jorge Mateo misplayed. It came back to hurt starter Eric Jokisch after a single and groundout scored Martin to make it 2-1.
It remained 2-1 until the top of the fifth inning when Iowa’s Ryan Court evened the game with a run-scoring single to right field. With two on and two out, third baseman Jason Vosler cranked a three-run homer to right-center. It gave the Cubs a 5-2 lead and ended the night for Jokisch.
Wynton Bernard started the top of the sixth with a ground ball to third that Sheldon Neuse couldn’t handle. The third Nashville error of the game proved costly as Bernard stole second base and came in to score on a two-out single by Chesny Young.
Trailing 6-2, the Sounds loaded the bases in the seventh inning, but Martini flied out to left field to end the threat. Following six solid innings from starter Alec Mills, the Cubs used the bullpen trio of Carl Edwards Jr., Alberto Baldonado and Dakota Mekkes to shut down the Sounds the rest of the way.
Game two of the five-game series is scheduled for Thursday night at First Tennessee Park. Right-hander James Naile (5-7, 3.96) starts for the Sounds against left-hander Kyle Ryan (0-2, 2.43) for the Cubs. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Post-Game Notes
- With tonight’s 6-2, the Sounds dropped to 39-44 on the season.
- Nick Martini extended his consecutive on-base streak to 64 games with a single in the first inning. Martini’s streak is the longest by a Nashville player in the Pacific Coast League era and is the longest active streak in professional baseball. Since April 14, Martini has reached safely in every game
he has played in with the Sounds. The 64-game on-base streak is the second-longest in professional baseball since at least 2009 when MLBAM began tracking the statistic. - Martini’s single in the first inning extended his hitting streak to 10 games.
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.