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12/21/17 — Doris Ann Rynd
Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Ann Rynd, age 81 of Manchester, will be
held on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at 12 Noon at the Central Funeral Home
chapel. Burial will follow in the New Reddens Cemetery. Visitation with the
Rynd family will begin at 10 AM until time of service on Thursday. Mrs.
Rynd passed away on Monday, December 18th at McArthur Manor in Manchester.
Doris was born on January 7, 1936, to the late Edgar Folk and Willie Vera
White Oakley in Old Hickory, TN. She was a registered nurse who tirelessly
dedicated her talents to caring for patients in their homes. She was a
member of the First United Methodist Church in Manchester. She loved
hunting, camping, reading spiritually motivating books and singing in the
church choir. She was also a member of the AEDC Women’s Club.
In addition to her parents, Doris is preceded in death by her husband of 52
years, Joseph Patrick Rynd. She is survived by her son, John Carey Rynd
(Nicole Eggleston) of Manchester, and daughter, Kathy Rynd (Scott) Harrison
of Franklin; five grandchildren, Courtney, Christopher, and Olivia Rynd,
and Rachel and Emma Harrison; and cousins, Emmett Morgan, Lori Zinner, and
Jason Morgan.
John and Kathy would like to thank the caring McArthur Manor family for
their love and attention that they have given to their mother for the last
seven years.
Arrangements with Central Funeral Home
12/21/17 — Sarah L. Hazelwood
Sarah L Hazelwood of Wartrace passed this life on Sunday, December 17, 2017
at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro at the age of 54 years.
Funeral Services are scheduled for Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 12 PM at
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to follow at Willow Mount
Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday,
December 20, 2017 from 5 – 8 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hazelwood, a native of New Hampshire, was the daughter of the late
Lenord and Roberta Drew Labraney. She enjoyed crocheting, playing games on
her phone and playing with her Chihuahua, Angel.
She is survived by two daughters, Tonya Emery of Wartrace and Heather Mears
and her husband, Henry of Moulton, AL; son, Scott Philbrick of New
Hampshire; step-son, Steven Moore of Shelbyville; one brother, J R Labraney
of Lewisburg and four grandchildren, Gabby, Ash and J D Labraney and Haylee
Emery.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Update on Officer Involved Shooting in Tullahoma
At the request of 14th District Attorney General Craig Northcott, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting Sunday afternoon in Tullahoma.
Preliminary information indicates an officer from the Tullahoma Police Department encountered 44 year-old William Eugene Moon in the area of 800 East Moore Street while serving a warrant for aggravated assault. For reasons still under investigation, the situation escalated and resulted in the officer firing upon the subject, who was hit and injured. A medical helicopter flew him from the scene for medical treatment at a Huntsville, AL hospital. No law enforcement officers were injured in the incident.
TBI Special Agents will gather any and all relevant interviews and evidence as part of this ongoing investigation.
The TBI says they only act as ‘fact-finders’ in its investigation. The determination as to whether the law enforcement officers’ actions were justified rests solely with the district attorney. Additionally, the TBI does not identify officers involved in these types of incidents and instead refers questions of that nature to their respective department.
Dropout Rate are High at Tennessee Community Colleges– Enrollment and Retention Increase
A report by an education advocacy group has found that enrollment and retention have increased at Tennessee community colleges, but dropout rates remain alarmingly high, especially among poor and minority students.
The Tennessean reports, Complete Tennessee released the report last week. The “Beneath the Surface”: State of Higher Education in Tennessee” report indicates a 25% decrease in adult enrollment since 2011, among other findings.
The report also highlights practices from around the country that Tennessee colleges can look toward. Complete Tennessee executive director Kenyatta Lovett says schools can begin to make students’ education more hands-on, especially through internships.
Gov. Bill Haslam has said his priorities and budget in 2018 will put a spotlight on low graduation rates.
“Give $90 for Sam’s 90th” Motlow Fundraiser
Motlow State Community College presidents make the first gifts to the Motlow College Foundation as part of the “Give $90 for Sam’s 90th” campaign. Pictured from left; former Presidents Dr. MaryLou Apple, Dr. Frank Glass, Dr. Sam Ingram (center), Dr. Art Walker, Jr. and current Interim President Hilda Tunstill.
“Dr. Ingram will turn 90-years-old in January 2018, and he has graciously agreed to let the college celebrate him and his special birthday in conjunction with a fundraising campaign to benefit students,” said Lane Yoder, executive director of the Motlow College Foundation. “In addition to the campaign and a planned birthday celebration, Dr. Ingram has also agreed to let us interview him about what the early days of Motlow State Community College were like,” Yoder added.
Dr. Ingram was appointed president of Motlow Feb. 1, 1969, coming from Middle Tennessee State University where he had served as dean of the school of education. Ingram served Motlow during its formative years to get the College off the ground, and presided over the College’s first commencement on June 7, 1971, as 79 students were conferred associate degrees. Dr. Ingram continued as president for Motlow until he was named State Commissioner of Education by then Governor-Elect Ray Blanton in December 1974.
The Motlow College Foundation hopes many friends, family, former colleagues and students, as well as community members, will help celebrate Dr. Ingram and his birthday by giving to the “Give $90 for Sam’s 90th” campaign.
“As part of this campaign, Dr. Ingram has selected three Foundation causes which he is most passionate; to which friends, family and supporters can designate their gift,” Yoder stated. Anyone who would like to give to this campaign can do so by making their check payable to the Motlow College Foundation and designate their gift to go to one of the three causes: Book Scholarship Fund for Adult Learners, Emergency Funds Scholarship and Smyrna Building Fund.
For more information about each of these funds, please visit www.mscc.edu/foundation/ingram90 which includes information about where a donation can be sent. The public is invited to attend a birthday celebration for Dr. Ingram on Friday, January 26, 2018, at 2 p.m. in Eoff Hall on the Moore County Campus. RSVP to Phyllis Daniel at pdaniel@mscc.edu.
Delaney Christmas Light Show Going on Now
Since 2010 the Delaney family in Hillsboro has transformed their home into a huge Christmas light show in an effort to benefit local charities.
The Delaney family puts on the show every year at their home located at 1361 Old Airport Road in Hillsboro.
They showcase thousands of lights which are all synchronized to Christmas music.
The Delaney’s accept donations and 100% of the proceeds go to two Coffee County charities.
The show runs nightly through December 31st:
Sun – Thurs 5-10pm
Fri – Sat 5-11pm
Be sure to tune your radio to 103.9 FM when you arrive to hear the Christmas music.
Show runs nightly, rain or shine!
12/18/17 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Karlee Hargrove, 10 — Pizza Winner!
Steve Jernigan, 38
Mason Cooley, 15
12/17/17 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Keira May Wilson, 7 — Pizza Winner!
Roy Farless, 67
12/16/17 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Jeremy Darnell, 35 — Pizza Winner!
Brandon Dale, 37
Jessica Blocker
12/20/17 — Cosmo Horace Roberts
Funeral services for Mr. Cosmo Horace Roberts, age 88 of Manchester, will
be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 2 PM in the Central Funeral Home
chapel. Burial will follow in the Concord Cemetery. Visitation with the
Roberts family will be Wednesday, December 20th from 5-9 PM at the funeral
home. Mr. Roberts passed away on Sunday, December 17th at his home.
Cosmo Horace Roberts was born on August 25, 1929, to the late Thomas and
Minnie Pope Roberts in Manchester, TN. He served his country in the United
States Army during the Korean conflict. He retired from Cleveland
Pneumatics as a maintenance engineer. He was a member of the Rutledge Falls
Baptist Church and loved watching wrestling on TV.
In addition to his parents, Cosmo is preceded in death by his wife of 62
years, Maymie Ruth Miller Roberts; one daughter, Glinda Schmidt; two
brothers, Elmo Forrest and Thomas Roberts; and one sister, Willie C.
Jernigan. He is survived by his son, Clifford Roberts and daughter, Deborah
Kirk, both of Manchester; grandchildren, Jeremiah (Kacy) Kirk, Briana
Roberts, Chelsye Tarpley, and Angela (Tanner) Wendorf; and great
grandchildren, Thaliyah Huddleston and Melody Tarpley.