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11/3/17 — Marlin Randel Partin
Marlin Randel Partin of Tullahoma passed this life on Wednesday, October
25, 2017 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at the age
of 57 years. Memorial services are scheduled for Friday, November 3, 2017
at 6:30 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. Visitation with the family
will be Friday, November 3 from 5 PM – 6:30 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral
Home.
Mr. Partin worked construction prior to his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marlin Partin and brother, Eddie
Burns.
Mr. Partin is survived by his wife, Rita Partin; mother, Deliah Watkins;
daughters, Shawana Walley, Alesha Herrin, Laura Walley and Hailey Winstead;
brothers, Carson “Peanut” Partin, Benny Partin and Thomas Burns; sisters,
Valarie Hazelwood, Marlene Thompson and Judy King; seven grandchildren and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
11/3/17 — Billy Cecil Payne
A celebration of life for Mr. Billy Cecil Payne, age 88, of Manchester, TN will be held from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Manchester Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 10 AM on Friday, November 3, 2017, at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Mr. Payne passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN.
Billy was born in Obion Co., TN, the son of the late Dennis and Allie Payne. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and served in the Korean War. He later worked at Arnold Air Force Base for 35 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Manchester, TN, and was a very loving father and grandfather.
In addition to his parents, Billy was also preceded in death by his three brothers, Warren, Fred, and Marvin Payne; and one sister, Gwen Nagey. He is survived by his son, Dennis Payne; one daughter, Jaelynn Walker; and two grandsons, Cedric and Brandon Sissom.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve The Payne family.
11/1/17–Judy Marie Jennings
Mrs. Judy Marie Jennings, age 64, of Bradyville, TN, passed away on November 1, 2017 at Unity Medical Center in Manchester, TN. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Jennings family.
11/4/17 — Jerry D. Thompson
Jerry D Thompson of Manchester passed this life on Tuesday, October 31,
2017 at his residence at the age of 71 years. Funeral services are
scheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 1 PM at Daves-Culbertson
Funeral Home with burial to follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation with
the family will be Saturday, November 4 from 11 AM – 1 PM at
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
Mr. Thompson, the son of the late Jessie Benjamin and Mattie Belle Gray
Thompson, was born on June 22, 1946 in Manchester, TN. He enjoyed mud
bogging with his nephews, working in his yard, fishing and watching stock
car racing and football.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Joe
Gail Thompson and two sisters, Jessie Ruth Gannon and Kathy Fiske.
Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Beverly Thompson of Manchester;
step-sons, Shaw Regan and his fiance’ Dana Sklenar of Estill Springs and
Steven Regan of Manchester; granddaughter, Brailynn Regan; best friends,
Jimmy, Rich and Donny of Manchester and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations to be made
to Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
10/31/17 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Angela Carter, 57 — Pizza Winner!
Shane Vaughn, 58
Megan Elam, 18
James Shelton
Diane Grey, 68
Autopsy to Help ID male body believed to be David Steele
The state medical examiner has informed Franklin County investigators that it may be a week before they can identify a body found last week in the Estill Springs area.
Tullahoma Police Lt. Jason Ferrell and Investigator Tyler Hatfield received information that a body could possibly be in the wooded area. When the investigators arrived, they found the body and notified Franklin County Sheriff’s Investigator Todd Hindman. They then summoned the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Crime Lab for assistance in gathering evidence. The body was then sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy and positive identification.
Investigators say they suspect that the body is that of David Steele, who had been reported missing to Tullahoma Police. According to investigators, Steele had not been heard from since Oct. 3.
Smuggling Charges face man for Allegedly Transporting Hispanics believed to be in U.S. Illegally
A traffic stop last week by the Tennessee Highway Patrol on I-24 near Manchester, Tn., has led to smuggling charges against Jesus Andres Lujan Jr. During the traffic stop it was discovered that the man had 16 Hispanic people in a 2004 Chevrolet Express van that authorities said were being smuggled into the U.S.
According to the Chattanoogan online paper, Lujan said he believed all 16 individuals were in the U.S. illegally.
He said he was being paid $50 each to transport them from Houston, TX and was taking them to Doraville, Ga. or possibly Charlotte, N.C.
Three of the Hispanics said members of a smuggling organization had threatened them multiple times and on occasions had taken their shoes to prevent them from escaping. The Hispanics were released to federal authorities.
They said Lujan had not threatened them, but they said he appeared to be very familiar with how the smuggling operation worked.
Gas Prices Down Slightly
The steady stream of declining gas prices continued last week. However, the rate at which prices are declining is beginning to slow and pump prices should soon level out.
Tennessee gas prices declined for the 49th consecutive day on Sunday, for a total discount of 34 cents. The state average only declined 2 cents last week to $2.25.
AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said gas prices should follow a mostly downward trend through the rest of the year. However, the discount at the pump is not currently forecast to be much lower than present levels.
The national average price of gasoline is $2.46.
Locally the low price per gallon in Manchester on Tuesday afternoon was $1.98 and in Tullahoma is was $2.16.
ACA Open Enrollment Starts Wednesday
Tennesseans can expect higher premiums as they shop for health coverage on the health exchange. (Lily A/flickr)
This year, the federal government has cut funding for the health navigator program as well as payments to states to offset the cost of premiums. But Kinika Young, director of children’s health at the Tennessee Justice Center, said it’s still important to make sure you and your family are protected.
“I think it’s important to remember that you want to make sure that you’re covered in the event of some health emergency or situation,” Young said. “So even though the Marketplace could use some stabilization, it is still the most prudent thing for people to have insurance, because you never know when you’re going to need it.”
Young said it’s also important to remember that the open enrollment period is shortened this year from three months to 45 days.
Premiums in Tennessee are expected to increase because federal financial support for the states was eliminated by the Trump administration. Eighteen states are suing the administration to prevent the cutoff of subsidies. Tennessee is not one of them.
Young said it’s possible premiums will be adjusted if the lawsuit against the Trump administration is successful in securing federal support for the Affordable Care Act.
“It is entirely possible, if the states that have sued the administration prevail and the payments are resumed, then insurers should be called upon to have that reflected in their rates,” she said.
To schedule an appointment with a health navigator or access help in enrollment over the phone, you can call 844-644-5443. In Tennessee 234,000 people enrolled through the Tennessee health exchange this year – 13 percent fewer than the year before.
Tullahoma Announces Veterans Day Ceremony Activities and Speaker
Mayor Lane Curlee and the Tullahoma Board of Aldermen are pleased to announce that US Air Force Colonel Scott Cain, commander of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base will be the featured speaker at the City of Tullahoma’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Veterans and the public are invited to attend the Veterans Day Ceremony to be held on Friday, November 10 at the South Jackson Civic Center at 404 South Jackson Street at 10:45 am. At this time, the City of Tullahoma will pause to honor America’s veterans and celebrate their contributions to our nation’s security. After the ceremony there will be a reception with refreshments.
Complete details and schedule at Tullahomatn.gov.