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10/8/17–Terry Lynn Bunn
A memorial service for Mr. Terry Lynn Bunn, age 48, will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Faith Freewill Baptist Church in Manchester, TN with Brother Brandon Stults officiating. Mr. Bunn passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017.
Terry was born in Marshall Co., TN, the son of the late Walter Bunn. He loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed working on the farm for Bennie and Joyce Roberts, whom he considered as his parents and thought the world of. Terry was nicknamed “Slick” by Bennie, and every farmer knew him by that name. His favorite thing of all was to get out and toss football and other activities with his sons and their two close friends, Michael and Mathew Sherrill, who called him Pops.
In addition to his parents, Terry is preceded in death by his sister, Jessica Bunn. He is survived by his significant other for eighteen years, Becky Perry; and two sons, Terry Bunn, Jr. and Patrick Bunn.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve The Bunn family.
10/8/17–James Rodney Lowry
James Rodney Lowry, age 68, died October 4, 2017, in Nashville, at the Centennial Medical Center with his loving family at his bedside. Rodney was born November 2, 1948, in McMinnville, to his parents Roger S. Lowry and Frances J. Johnston Lowry. Rodney is also preceded in death by a brother, Waymon Sidney Lowry.
Rodney “Big Foot” was a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church in Manchester and worked at Carrier as a Fork Lift driver before retirement. After retiring, he enjoyed fishing, the flea market, woodworking, and especially spending time with family and friends.
Rodney is survived by two brothers; Roger Lowry and his wife Shirley, and Walter “Buddy” Lowry, an aunt, Beverly Harrison, a close friend, Ann Hazlewood, three nieces; Stephanie Simmons and her husband Jim, Michelle Culbert, and Christy Lowry, three nephews; Michael Lowry and his wife Shannon, Greg Lowry and his wife Nicole, and Steven, and several great nephews and nieces.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in the memory of James Rodney “Big Foot” Lowry to the: St. Paul United Methodist Church, 30 Cat Creek Road, Manchester, TN 37355
VISITATION: Saturday, October 7, 2017, 5 – 8:00 P.M.
FUNERAL: Sunday, October 8, 2:00 P.M.
BURIAL: Summitville Cemetery
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.
CHS Volleyball Captures District Championship
The 2017 Dist 8AAA Volleyball Champions
The Coffee County volleyball team blazed through Thursday night’s semifinals and finals to capture the District 8AAA tournament championship in Lincoln County. After capturing the regular season via a tiebreaker, the Lady Raiders left no doubt who the better team was in the district tournament as they swept Franklin County and Lincoln County in straight sets. Coffee County captured their first district title since 2014 and secured their 6th straight trip to next week’s region tournament.
In the semifinals, Coffee County jumped on Franklin County from the first point as they cruised past the Rebelettes in straight sets 25-11, 25-12 and 25-19. Six service aces in the first set gave an indication of how strong the Coffee County service game was all night. The Lady Raiders finished the match with 19 aces against only 9 service errors. Tyana Fenton led the team in aces with 6. Abigail Parker and Odalis Garcia each added 4 aces for the Lady Raiders. Freshman Lexi Bryan had Coffee County’s only block and led the team in kills with 8 including one on the first point of the match. Tyana Fenton had 9 digs and Amada Mukai finished with 19 assists. The win advanced Coffee County to the finals against the winner of the other semifinal game.
You can download a copy of the broadcast at: http://www.podcastgarden.com/episode/franklin-county-vs-coffee-county-high-school-volleyball_115319
In the other semifinal, Lincoln County used a raucous crowd to rally from behind to beat Columbia in 5 sets. The emotional win, coupled with a renewed Lady Raider determination, served to hamper the Lady Falcons in the first set of the finals. Coffee County roared out to a 14 to 2 lead on their way to a championship sweep. The Lady Raiders won by set scores of 25-20, 25-16 and 25-10.
Leading 4 to 2 in the first set, senior Tyana Fenton served 10 straight points, including 5 aces in the run, to give the Lady Raiders a seemingly insurmountable 14 to 2 lead. Lincoln County found their footing and rebounded to cut the deficit to 22 to 16 before the Lady Raiders closed out the first set on a Keelie Hillis kill. After chopping through Lincoln County in the 2nd set, Coffee County started the 3rd set on another serving tear. Amanda Mukai served 4 aces to help jump start Coffee County to an 8 to 0 lead. That blistering start silenced the Lincoln County student section and put the tournament championship question to rest.
Once again, Coffee County was brilliant at the service line as they had 16 aces. Fenton led the team in aces with 5. Mukai added the 4 aces and Abigail Parker and Abigail Layne each came off the bench with a pair of aces. Fenton once again led the team in digs with 10 while Alliyah Williams added 9. Keelie Hillis had the team lead in kills with 7 while senior Odalis Garcia had 6 kills, including the kill on championship point. Williams added 6 kills and 9 digs.
Following the match, Coffee County had 3 players named to the All-District team and Tyana Fenton was named the District 8AAA Most Valuable Player. Fenton, the career leader in digs for Coffee County, was joined on the all-district team by fellow seniors Alliyah Williams and Odalis Garcia, along with sophomore Keelie Hillis.
Coffee County will now advance to next week’s Region 4AAA tournament in Murfreesboro. The date and times will be announced this weekend.
You can download a copy of the broadcast at: http://www.podcastgarden.com/episode/lincoln-county-vs-coffee-county-high-school-volleyball_115330
Late Push Not Enough as Preds Fall to Bruins on Opening Night
The Nashville Predators made a late push, but it wasn’t enough as they fell by a 4-3 final to the Boston Bruins as both clubs opened the 2017-18 regular season on Thursday night at TD Garden.
When analyzing reasons for the loss, a lack of speed throughout the evening was at the top of Nashville’s list. The Preds managed to score twice within the final two minutes of regulation to make things interesting, but that didn’t provide much solace to the group in their first game back after last season’s run.
“Just the speed of our game, they were just a little faster on every puck and we just have to be faster and play with more speed,” Captain Roman Josi said. “We didn’t play well throughout the game, and they were definitely the better team.”
“It’s a good look in the mirror, I think,” Nashville Head Coach Pete Laviolette said. “Good look in the mirror.”
A 5-on-3 man advantage gave Boston an early lead on a goal from David Pastrnak, but the second half of the opening frame was controlled by Nashville. With 11 seconds remaining, Viktor Arvidsson turned a fired a shot from the slot that beat Tuukka Rask top shelf for a 1-1 score after 20 minutes.
Jake DeBrusk and Charlie McAvoy each scored their first NHL goals in the second stanza for a 3-1 Boston advantage through two. Brad Marchand appeared to ice it with an empty-net tally at the 17:07 mark, but Scott Hartnell and Filip Forsberg each tallied on the power play to give the Preds life.
“It’s definitely a good sign for the team that we had a push and got a couple goals,” Josi said.
Ultimately, the first opening-night loss in the Laviolette era for the Preds doesn’t sit well, and with a date in Pittsburgh on Saturday night, there will be an extra boost of motivation after this one.
“The best part is there’s another opportunity on the road on Saturday,” Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne, who made a number of stellar saves on the night, said. “We have a chance tomorrow to be with the boys, and I’m sure we’re going to go through this game.”
Notes:
Nick Bonino made his Predators debut on Thursday night in Boston registering two shots in 16:04 of ice time. Bonino was activated to the Nashville roster prior to Thursday’s game after missing the entire preseason due to injury.
Hartnell – who technically made his second career debut with the Preds – and Alexei Emelin also suited up for Nashville for the first time on Thursday.
Forward Pontus Aberg and defensemen Anthony Bitetto and Samuel Girard were scratched for the Preds on Thursday.
The Predators now head to Pittsburgh for a rematch of last season’s Stanley Cup Final for a date with the Penguins on Saturday night. The club then returns to Nashville for their home opener and the unveiling of the Western Conference Championship banner on Tuesday night against Philadelphia at Bridgestone Arena.
Titans QB Marcus Mariota “Did a Little More” on Thursday
Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota “did a little more” in practice on Thursday, according to Titans coach Mike Mularkey.
Mariota is “day to day” with the hamstring injury, making him questionable for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins.
“He did a little more, not a lot more, but a little more,” Mularkey said of Mariota. “We’re really being smart, and listening to what he is saying about himself.”
Mularkey said on Thursday there’s a chance the Titans might consider keeping three quarterbacks active on Sunday. In addition to Mariota, the Titans also have Matt Casseland Brandon Weeden, who was signed on Tuesday.
Cassel is in line to start if Mariota can’t go. Mularkey said it was “positive” that Mariota didn’t have a setback following Wednesday’s practice, when he was also limited. Mariota isn’t dealing with pain, according to Mularkey.
“I think that has a lot to do with him being smart and what he is doing with the training staff, and just realizing it’s Wednesday and Thursday still,” Mularkey said. “We have some time.
“He will definitely have to show (he can move around).”
Mariota scored on two touchdown runs against the Texans – he turned on the jets on his 34-yard touchdown run, and he sprinted to the pylon – and made it – on a two-yard touchdown later in the game.
Unfortunately, Mariota suffered a hamstring injury on his second score, and as a result he didn’t finish the game.
Mariota, who is expected to talk to reporters on Friday, completed 6-of-10 passes for 96 yards in the first half against the Texans, with a pair of interceptions. He carried the ball four times for 39 yards in the contest. On the season, Mariota has completed 66-of-110 passes for 792 yards, with three touchdowns and three interceptions.
Cassel joined the Titans prior to the 2016, and he started the final game of the season after Mariota suffered a fractured fibula in Week 16 at Jacksonville. During his career he’s played in 104 games, with 80 starts while playing for the Patriots, Chiefs, Vikings, Bills, Cowboys and the Titans.
“We’re doing some things to see where (Marcus) is at (with the injury),” Mularkey said, “but not on the field.”
10/5/17 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Terry Floyd — Pizza Winner!
Wendall Norton, 70
Anniversaries:
Howard & Patricia Gayle Wells, 56
Attempted Murder in Manchester
Leon Holmes Jr.. Photo provided by the CCSD.
On Wednesday (October 4, 2017) Leon Holmes, Jr. was reportedly involved in a domestic disturbance on Kefauver St in Manchester TN.
The arrest warrant states that the man attacked a female by allegedly strangling her with the intent to kill her and her unborn child.
During strangulation of victim the subject allegedly stated that he was going to kill female and child.
Holmes was charged by Manchester Police Investigator Brandon Tomberlin and Officer Jon Holland with two counts of attempted first-degree murder and domestic assault. Bond was set at $550,000 and Holmes appeared in Coffee County General Sessions Court for a preliminary hearing on Thursday.
The victims were taken to an area hospital for treatment.
Two Women Allegedly perform Drug Transaction in front of Tullahoma Investigator
Two women were arrested Oct. 3 after they allegedly had a drug transaction in front of an investigator with the Tullahoma Police Department.
Theresa Lynn Jacobs, 38, of Murfreesboro Highway, Manchester and Betty Dorsett, 51, of Roosevelt Street Winchester were each charged with manufacture/sell/delivery of a controlled substance.
Investigator Johnny Gore states in a report, that as he was entering the Marathon Station on Kings Lane, he saw two women standing next to a red car talking.
The police report states as the officer started to enter the store, he saw them exchange something. He then walked over to them and asked Dorsett what she had place in her pants pocket. She allegedly said that she had a small bag of crystal meth, which she handed to Gore.
He then spoke with Jacobs and she admitted to selling the methamphetamines. She had $40 in her pants pocket.
Officers Cpl. Michael Wilder and Matt Watson assisted Investigator Gore. Watson then transported both women to the Coffee County Jail where they were booked under a $25,000 bond. They are to appear in Coffee County General Session Court Oct. 19.
“White Lives Matter” Rally to be held in Shelbyville
Late Tuesday afternoon the Shelbyville Police Department received notice of a planned demonstration scheduled for October 28, 2017.
The League of the South, a white nationalist group which held rallies in Shelbyville and Murfreesboro in 2013, plans a “White Lives Matter” rally in Shelbyville along with other groups on October 28.
Organizers of this event informed the department the purpose of the demonstration was to protest illegal immigration and to draw attention to the recent Emanuel Samson church shooting in Antioch, Tennessee.
Wednesday morning the Shelbyville Police Department Command Staff met and began making preparations for this event. In an effort to keep the citizens of Shelbyville safe they have reached out to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. All of which have committed their assistance.
Shelbyville is a very diverse community. In accordance with the mission of the Shelbyville Police Department, members are sworn in an unbiased manner in which all people will be treated fairly. The department recognizes that fair unbiased policing strengthens and promotes public trust while fostering close community relationships, and the department remains committed to the fair and equal treatment of all persons and in maintaining a close relationship with the community.
The Shelbyville Police Department is asking for cooperation in allowing these individuals to peacefully assemble and exercise their First Amendment Rights.
Police Pursuit Starts in Grundy County ends in Sequatchie County
James Randall Nunley
Sheriff Clint Shrum explained that around 12:30 a.m. in the morning a deputy conducted a traffic stop on suspicion of impaired driving near 52nd Ave in Gruetli Laager. The vehicle initially pulled over but as the deputy exited his vehicle the driver fled. A chase ensued and ended in the Cherry Branch area of Sequatchie County on Highway 399 after Nunley rammed the front of a patrol car.
Sheriff Shrum stated, “No one was injured and the patrol unit sustained minor damage.”
Nunley was charged with reckless endangerment, evading arrest, driving on a revoked license, aggravated assault, DUI, violation of implied consent, reckless driving and open container.