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Robert T. Overman, Sr.
Robert T Overman Sr of Normandy passed this life on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at his residence at the age of 82 years. No services are scheduled.
Mr. Overman, the son of the late Alvin Addison and Edith Ethel McPherson Overman, was born in Tullahoma on May 25, 1935. He was a U S Air Force veteran and had worked for many years at George Dickel Distillery. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, bird watching and hunting for ginseng. He also loved his dog, Sandy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Overman and one sister, Evelyn Rackler.
Mr. Overman is survived by five sons, Geoffrey Overman and his fiancé, Teri Adams of Normandy, Robert T Overman Jr of Manchester, Joseph Overman of Manchester, Anthony Donald Overman and his wife, Beth of Cannon County and Alvin Avery Overman Manchester; one daughter, Natalie Overman Brown and her husband, Brian of Hillsboro; two sisters, Janice Diehl and Doris Brown, both of Tullahoma and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
UPDATE: Arrest made in Deadly Hit and Run
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Chattanooga District responded to a fatal hit and run crash in Coffee County on Monday, July
17, on U.S. Highway 41. The hit and run vehicle left behind a mirror at the scene. THP’s Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) identified the
mirror belonging to a 1999-2003 Mitsubishi Galant, champagne in color.
Tuesday, July 18, at 6:06 p.m. (EST), THP received information from an unknown source advising that the suspect in question was located at 140
Alva Jones Road in Warren County. The source stated the vehicle involved in the Coffee County fatal incident was also at this location. Troopers
from the THP Cookeville District were notified of the tip, and were dispatched to the residence to make contact with the driver and secure
the vehicle.
The alleged fatal hit and run driver Shelton G. Martin, II age 23 of Smithville was located and taken into custody at 7:01 p.m. (CST) and transported to
the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash took place on Hwy 41 near Hillsboro around 2:30pm Monday afternoon. The crash occurred in the ten thousand block of Highway 41. Arthur J Mantone Jr age 79 of Hillsboro was struck and killed while checking his mailbox. Mantone Jr had parked his vehicle in the driveway of his residence on Highway 41. The man then crossed Hwy 41 to check his mail and he was allegedly struck by vehicle driven by Martin II.
Missing Child Alert
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department has issued a missing child alert.
Keana Watters age 17 of Coffee County has been missing since June 30, 2017. Watters was last seen at her residence.
She is a white female standing 5’4” and weighing 118lbs with brown hair and eyes. There is no known last clothing description nor direction of travel.
If you have any information please contact Investigator Jason Dendy at the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department at 931-570-4427.
Tullahoma Police Investigating Theft Case
A resident of East Moore Street in Tullahoma reported that she woke up to a person in her apartment on Monday, July 17.
April Pool told Tullahoma Police Officer Jeremiah Kirk that around 4:30 a.m. she woke up to a man with flashlight walking around her apartment. She said when he saw that she was awake the man left.
When she checked that her purse with her wallet and cell phone as well as other personnel items from it were taken.
Officer Rocky Ruehling is investigating the incident.
Juveniles Charged for Break-Ins in McMinnville
Three juvenile suspects have been charged in connection with a series of break-ins that occurred between June 29th and July 8th in McMinnville. Break-ins were committed at multiple locations, including The Store at Westwood and three separate incidents at McMinnville Civic Center concession stands.
Items taken in the burglaries included concession items, cash, portable radios, beer and cigarettes.
During their investigation, McMinnville Police received information that led them to the West Riverside area, where they recovered numerous items taken in the burglaries. Police say the portable radios that were taken in an earlier break-in were used to communicate during the break-in at The Store.
Three juvenile suspects have been charged, including one that had fled DCS custody. One juvenile is charged with 4 counts of burglary, theft and vandalism. Another is charged with 2 counts of burglary, theft and vandalism and the third is charged with a single count of burglary, theft and vandalism.
They face a July 24th court date.
More Grants for Tennessee College of Applied Technology Institutions
Gov. Bill Haslam
The state is giving Community Development Block Grants to the colleges to develop new training programs and expand current ones. Dollar amounts for the grants were not immediately released.
The news release says the schools are “in communities with limited higher education options.”
Haslam last month helped break ground at a new Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Winchester.
Tennessee adults without a higher education degree or certificate can attend the applied technology colleges tuition-free.
Tennessee Department of Health says talk with your Doctor about Immunizations
Preventing an illness is always better than trying to treat it once it occurs. That’s why doctors with the Tennessee Department of Health encourage people of all ages to talk with their healthcare providers about the immunizations needed for lifelong protection.
In recent years, new vaccines have been added to the healthy living toolbox to protect adults better than ever before. Nonetheless, most adults in Tennessee and around the country have not yet taken advantage of them. Tennesseans over age 65 are pretty good about getting pneumococcal and influenza vaccines, but fewer than one in four younger adults whose health, lifestyle or occupation may put them at risk for certain infections such as hepatitis B, pneumococcal disease or pertussis, have actually gotten these important vaccines.
Influenza vaccine should be an annual event for all adults. It is tailored specifically for each flu season. It is especially important for older adults, those with health problems and pregnant women.
7/21/17–Charles “Charlie” Edward Hill
Funeral services for Charles “Charlie” Edward Hill, of Hillsboro, will be
conducted on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 1 PM at Manchester Funeral Home with
Bro. Mickey Henley and Jason Parker officiating. Burial will follow in
Rutledge Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held Thursday,
July 20, 2017 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Charlie
passed away Tuesday, July 18, at Unity Medical Center in Manchester.
Charlie was born on February 22, 1942, to the late Marvin Wilson and Ethel
May Church Hill on Franklin County. He was a retired paver operator with
the Coffee County Highway Department. Charlie attended the Wilder’s Chapel
Church in Decherd and he loved farming.
In addition to his parents, Charlie is preceded in death by one brother,
Wilson Hill, and two sisters, Barbara Parson and Marie Hill. He is survived
by his wife of 23 years, Deborah Cawthorn Hill; three sons, Troy Hill and
Chad (Kristen) Hill, both of Hillsboro, and Jason Alford of the Gnat Hill
community; two sisters, Lula Long and Sandra (Billy) Parker, both of
Hillsboro, best friends, Steve Parks and Roy Gipson; several nieces,
nephews, and great nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE HILL
FAMILY
7/21/17–Fred Neil Curtiss
Visitation for Fred Neil Curtiss, age 72, of Manchester, Tennessee will
be held from 5-8:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 20th. Funeral Services will be
held at Central Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, July 21st at 12:00 Noon,
with burial following at the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Mr. Curtiss
passed away at his residence on July 16, 2017 surrounded by family and
friends. Fred was born in Tullahoma to the late Fred Nelson Curtiss and
Viginia Jackson Curtiss. He was also proceded in death by a sister
Lucilla Hall and son Fred Neil Curtiss Jr. He is survived by his loving
wife, Barbara Jean Curtiss; two sons, Michael Curtiss and wife Vicky, Guy
Curtiss; daughter, Patrica Northcutt and husband Chris; two brothers,
Ross Dorsett and Robert Curtiss; seven grandchildren, Chris Curtiss,
Ashley Gipson, Robert Northcutt, Ethan Northcutt, Karissa Northcutt,
Cliffon Curtiss and Logan Curtiss; two great-grandchildren, Nevaeh
Curtiss and Kylee Curtiss. Fred enjoyed fishing, clipping coupons and
gardening. Most of all he enjoyed time spent with people he met while
working at B&B Texaco. He will be missed by his family and many many
friends.
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.
Season Preview – CHS Soccer
CHS Lady Raider soccer coach David Amado
As the fall sports season gets ready to crank up, Thunder Radio sports continues our series of previews for the fall prep sports teams. Each day, we will spotlight a different team as we count down to the opening of practices and games of the upcoming season. Today, we look at the Coffee County Central High School girls’ soccer team.
Coach David Amado has been pleased with his team’s work this summer in conditioning and skill work. The Lady Raiders have shown excellent progress in passing the ball and maintaining possession. The Lady Raiders will need to replace 5 seniors from last year including the starting keeper, leading goal scorer, the leading defender and two critical midfielders. Those important positions made up the bulk of the Lady Raiders strong defense and midfield dominance in 2016. Even with several returning starters, Amado still stressed that every position is still up for grabs.
Ashley Woods has had an excellent summer as she has made a strong case for the starting job in net for Coffee County. “Ashley understands the game and is doing well in goal” said Amado. Amado called out the strong leadership of his returning seniors: Woods, Maggie Lashlee, and Maddie Creek for setting a positive attitude this summer. He is also excited about the young talent on the offensive end and said his squad is playing smarter and reading the game better. Amado hopes to get more consistent play from his young team this week at camp and also wants to see a player step up to fill the all important middle back position.
Coach Amado loads his Lady Raiders up on Wednesday morning to travel to Cleveland, TN for their annual visit to the Lee University team camp. Coffee County will take part in the 4 day camp which concludes on Saturday. Coffee County will close their preseason workouts with a pair of scrimmages at home. Coffee County will host Nolensville on August 8th and Ooltewah on August 10th. Before that, the Lady Raiders will host their annual scrimmage play day on Saturday, August 5th at their home field along with Carden-Jarrell Field.
The Lady Raiders will begin the regular season on Tuesday, August 15th at Smyrna. Coffee County’s first home game will be on Thursday, August 17th at 7 PM. Thunder Radio will feature Coffee County as part of the First National Bank Hometown Sports Series 3 times in the regular season, beginning on August 29th in their home match with Warren County.