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2/27/18 — Glen Gary Gilliland, Sr.
Glen Gary “Coach” Gilliland, Sr. of Tullahoma passed this life on
Saturday, February 24th, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare-Harton at the age of
78, surrounded by his family. Mr. Gilliland was born in Tullahoma to the
late Pete Gilliland and Minnie Tankersley. During his life, Mr. Gilliland
was a retired machine operator at TN Business Forms, but his passion was
youth sports. Mr. Gilliland was a former president of the Tullahoma Babe
Ruth League, and a long-time coach and volunteer for several youth sports
teams, including an AAU league, which won a bronze medal in South Bend,
IN. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gilliland is preceded in death by one
son, Michael Gilliland, and Lorene and Robert Miles, his aunt and uncle
who helped raise him. He is survived by his wife, Janice Burgess
Gilliland of Tullahoma; two sons, Glen Gilliland Jr. and his wife Marcia
of Tullahoma, and Chip Gilliland and his wife Regina of Manchester; one
daughter, Glenda Stephens and her husband Gwin of Estill Springs; four
sisters, Faye Burks and her husband Jimmy, Gwynne Gilbert, Joyce Dye, and
Donna McKee and her husband Roger; and one brother, Kenneth Tankersley
and his wife Linda; six grandchildren, Josh, Casie, Jason, Tim, Tiffany,
and Tyler; and eight great-grandchildren, Trenton, Atticus, Courtney,
Logan, Chris, Addy, Brooklyn, and Brentlee. Visitation for Mr. Gilliland
will be held on Monday, February 26th at Kilgore Funeral Home from
5:00-8:00 pm. Funeral services will take place Tuesday, February 27th at
1:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel led by Gwynne Gilbert. Burial
will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Estill Springs. In lieu of flowers,
Coach Gilliland had requested that donations in his memory be made to the
Tullahoma youth sports program of your choice.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Prep Results and Schedule
Monday
CCMS Softball defeated White Co – 13 to 3
CCMS Baseball defeated White Co – 13 to 1
CCMS Soccer vs White Co(Home) PPD until Tuesday – 5 PM
Tuesday
4:15 PM – WMS Boys’ Soccer at Cascade
5:00 PM – CCMS Baseball at White Co
5:00 PM – CCMS Softball at White Co
5:00 PM – CCMS Soccer HOSTS White Co
6:00 PM – WMS Baseball HOSTS Grundy Co
7:00 PM – CHS Boys’ Soccer HOSTS Siegel (scrimmage)
CCMS Baseball Gets Strong Pitching Performance in Opening Day Win
Jacob Holder of CCMS baseball
Fighting wet field conditions and the seasonal cold air, the Coffee County Middle School baseball team opened the 2018 season at home against White County. By eliminating the JV game and pushing first pitch back to 6 PM, the Red Raiders were able to get in the contest with the visiting Warriors. Coffee County scored in every inning as they won a 13 to 1 game that was shortened to 4 ½ innings via the mercy rule.
The Red Raiders got a huge night from Jacob Holder as the 7th grader pitched a 1 hitter with 13 strikeouts. Holder also had a big night at the plate as he was 4 for 4 with 2 doubles and 8 RBI. Tristan Grissom added a pair of hits, including a double, with 2 runs batted in.
The Raiders are back in action on Tuesday when they travel to Sparta for the 2nd game in the series with White County. 1st pitch is set for 5 PM.
CCMS Softball Routs White County to Open Season
Alyssa McClanahan of CCMS softball
The Coffee County Middle School softball team opened the 2018 season at home on Monday night playing host to conference foe White County. Looking to defend their conference crown, the Lady Raiders took on the improving Warriorettes from Sparta. Coffee County clubbed their way to a 13 to 3 win.
The Lady Raiders used a 5 run rally with 2 outs in the first inning to jumpstart their offense to the win. Katie Crosslin went the distance on the mound to pick up the win for Coffee Middle as she did not surrender an earned run striking out 6. Alyssa McClanahan swung the big stick for the Lady Raiders as she had a pair of triples and 5 RBI. Hannah Richardson was 3 for 3 with a pair of doubles.
Coffee Middle is back in action on Tuesday when they travel to Sparta for the 2nd game in the series with White County. 1st pitch is set for 5 PM.
2/28/18 — Curry Lindol Trail
Mr. Curry Lindol Trail, 87, passed away, Sunday February 25,
2018 at the Harton Tennova Hospital in Tullahoma. He was born in
Summitville, Tennessee on February 16, 1931 to Robert Lee Trail and Ollie
Gertrude Lowery Trail who preceded him in death along with his sister,
Jimmie Sue Alford.
He was a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving in the
Korean Conflict. He was retired from BF Goodrich and was the oldest member
of the New Hope Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Cleo Crosslin Trail; son, Gary Lee
(Terri) Trail of Winchester; daughter, Karen (Brent) Petry of Winchester; 6
grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Wednesday in the Central Funeral Home
Chapel with Minister Corey Henley officiating along with Military Honors
with burial to follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery on Ragsdale
Road. Visitation: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tuesday and 2:00 pm till time of
service on Wednesday at Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee.
www.centralfuneralhome.com
Central Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
2/28/18 — E.J. Williams
Graveside services for Mr. E.J. Williams, age 90, of Manchester, will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens with Bro. Greg Nash officiating. Mr. Williams passed away at his residence on Thursday, February 22, 2018.
E.J. was born in Rector, AR, the son of the late John and Ettie Williams. He was a truck driver for over 40 years, and a member of Temple Baptist Church. Mr. Williams was a WWII veteran, serving in the United States Navy from 1945-1947. He loved John Deer and chocolate.
In addition to his parents, E.J. is also preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Irene Williams; and six siblings. He is survived by one brother, Geoffrey Williams; one sister, Lavenya VerHage; and multiple nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in E.J.’s name to Compassus Hospice, 936 N. Jackson Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Williams family.
3/4/18 — Doris Jean Kingery
Mrs. Doris Jean Kingery, age 86, of Manchester, passed away on Friday, Feb. 23, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. She was born on Dec. 23, 1931 in Jewett, Illinois to the late Lee Augusta Sowers and Goldie May (Miller) Sowers. Mrs. Kingery was a homemaker and when she was able enjoyed painting and other arts, her small dogs, her cats, bird watching and raising flowers.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Burlin Dean Sowers and a sister Genevia Marie Jones. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Marshall Kent Kingery; daughter Debbie Bomar (Bruce); sons Dean Kingery (Brenda), Kent Kingery; grandchildren Nathan Smith, Natalie Frasier (Scotty), Nicole Salazar, Laura Kingery, Jennifer Mansfield (Dustin), Josh Kingery (Jessica); brother Roy Lee Sowers; sister Marjorie Brummer; and several great grandchildren.
In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated. A life celebration with the family will be held from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Coffee County Funeral Chapel in Manchester. A similar visitation will be held in Illinois at a later date. No other services are planned. The family requests that in lieu of flowers for memorial contributions to be made to the Coffee County Humane Society, P.O. Box 252, Manchester, TN 37349.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Kingery family.
3/3/18 — Charles E. Robinson
Memorial services for Mr. Charles E. Robinson, age 77, of Manchester, TN,
will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Manchester
Funeral Home with Bro. Tom Brantley officiating. Mr. Robinson passed
away at his residence on Monday, February 26, 2018.
Charles was born in Lamar County, AL, the son of the late Stancel Lewis
and Ethel Rickman Robinson. He was an Aerospace Engineer for AEDC.
Charles loved music, being a song writer, artist, and singer and he was a
valued friend.
Charles is survived by his wife, Charlotte Alexander Robinson; two
daughters, Rebecca and Donna Robinson; three brothers, Bill (Sandra)
Robinson, Larry (Connie) Robinson, and Ron (Teresa) Robinson; two
grandchildren, Morgan and Nathan Smith; and two great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE ROBINSON FAMILY
Man Arrested after Attempting to Elude Police
Floyd Daniel Fults… Photo provided by the CCSD.
operating a motor vehicle on Hillsboro Blvd. The arrest warrant says that Ray knew Fults had active warrants. Allegedly the man attempted to flee from the officer and drove through two business parking lots apparently placing numerous people at risk of serious bodily injury, in an attempt to evade Officer Ray. Fults’ vehicle was located behind Food Lion and a witness stated that the man took off on foot through the woods.
Another officer located the man on Rye Street allegedly trying kick in the front door of a residence in apparent further attempt to evade arrest. Fults was placed into custody and transported to the Coffee County Jail.
He was charged with reckless endangerment, evading arrest, driving on revoked/suspended 4th offense and criminal impersonation. Bond was set at $27,500 and he will appear in court on March 27, 2018.
Fults also has active warrants in Franklin County.
Report: TN Consumers Paying for Luxury Jets and Choppers for TVA
Pictured is one of the luxury jets owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority. The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and other groups are expressing concern over the expense. (SACE)
The expenditure comes amid growing concern about rate breaks given to industrial customers, versus what residential consumers pay.
Stephen Smith, executive director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, says this recent discovery doesn’t add up.
“Every month, you’re sending your hard-earned money away, thinking that you’re paying for just electricity,” Smith says. “They’re manipulating the rates, and they’re going out and buying corporate jets and helicopters on your dime.”
Smith and others are calling for an investigation – potentially by Congress, since the utility is technically a federal agency.
He says another concern is that currently, TVA is a self-regulated utility. In comparison, all other utility providers in the southeastern United States have oversight by independent utility regulators.
In a statement, TVA said because of its vast service area, private aircraft are needed to meet the needs of customers and stakeholders, and that the recent purchases were made to improve the safety of its fleet.
Smith says no one is questioning the need for aircraft, but his group’s concern is the value of the aircraft involved. In the past, TVA has said such items are needed to enable the utility to bring industry to the state, but the alliance and other consumer groups aren’t buying it.
“Every time they want to justify some outlandish expense or behavior that ends up hurting the common person, they say, ‘Oh, we’re doing this for economic development,'” Smith states. “But the reality is, why are they flying people around in a helicopter with hardwood floors? Is that really going to make the difference in a deal?”
The alliance joins Conservatives for Energy Freedom and the Tennessee NAACP in calling for federal, state and local leaders to create and enforce laws that would realign TVA with its original charter – to sell electricity to people in the Tennessee Valley at the lowest possible price.