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Rates going Up for those inside the Wayside Sewer System

Those of you living within the Wayside Sewer System area will begin to pay more for the service beginning July 1, 2017.
Coffee County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority voted to double the rates of the homeowners using the system.
Some homeowners and lot owners in the area who are not currently connected to the system will also start paying.
Coffee County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority serves the area of Wayside, Country Air and Deer Range, located off State Route 55 in rural Coffee County.
Fifty-nine homeowners using the system will start paying $114 as of July 1, up from the current monthly rate of $57.
Four lot owners in the Wayside circle, who are currently not paying anything, will see a $45 fee for wastewater service as part of their utility bills in July.
In addition to that, 17 homeowners in the Wayside Circle, currently not using the system, will have to also start paying $45 a month. These homeowners will have the option of connecting to the sewer system at a cost of $5,000. Those who chose this option will be responsible for the $114 monthly fee once that connection is made. However, those who opt out will be charged the $45 wastewater service fee.

West Virginia Killed in Motorcycle Crash

A motorcycle crash on Monday left one man dead from his injures. The single vehicle crash occurred on Awalt Road inside Franklin County on Monday morning.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Sean Allen Musick, 28, who is from West Virginia was driving a motorcycle and was found dead when emergency crews arrived.
Tennessee Highway Patrol and other law enforcement personnel investigated the scene. According to Franklin County Sheriff Tim Fuller, there was clear evidence that Musick had lost control of his motorcycle around 24 hours earlier and died upon impact.

Grundy County Sheriff’s Department Identifies Person of Interest in Gravesite Thefts.

Misty Melton-Jackson… Photo provided by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office.

Grundy County Sheriff’s Department has identified a person of interest accused of stealing items from gravesites.
37-year old, Misty Melton-Jackson is wanted in connection with the thefts at Clouse Hill Cemetery. Officials say Melton-Jackson fled from deputies on a green ATV earlier Tuesday as they tried to interview her.
Misty Melton-Jackson is described as:
Cut and dyed hair
Wearing a bright orange tank top with a purple bandana on her head
5’1” and about 145 pounds.
If you know of her whereabouts, you can contact the Grundy Co. Sheriff’s Office at 931-692-3466 ext. 7. You can remain anonymous.

“Hometown Hero” for May

Manchester Police Investigator Brandon Tomberlin

Al White Motors and WMSR (Thunder Radio) are teaming up to honor those who serve that thin blue line, our local law enforcement. Each month someone in law enforcement will be honored as a Hometown Hero. Our hero for the month of May is Manchester Police Investigator Brandon Tomberlin. Investigator Tomberlin was born and raised in Coffee County, Tn. He graduated from Coffee County High School in 1996. He has attended Motlow State C.C. and is a 1998 graduate from the Tn. Law Enforcement Training Academy Basic Police School. Investigator Tomberlin began his law enforcement career at Manchester Police Department in 1998. He was employed with Manchester Police Department from 1998 to 2006 leaving with the rank of Corporal. From 2006 to 2011 he was employed with Dyncorp and PAE United Nations as a Mentor / Police Advisor including training Police Officers in Iraq, Afghanistan and Haiti. In 2016, Tomberlin decided to return to Manchester Police Department. He returned to Tn. Law Enforcement Training Academy in 2016 for the POST Transition School and in 2017 was promoted to Criminal Investigator with Manchester Police Department. Investigator Tomberlin has completed several specialized schools during his career including Firearms Instructor, Sniper School, Narcotics training and he has completed basic and advanced DUI certification training.
Manchester Police Department leaders say they are very fortunate that Investigator Tomberlin decided to return to MPD to serve the citizens of our community. He has an excellent work ethic and a positive attitude.
We are continuing to ask for the public’s help for more hometown heroes. Go to our Facebook page or the Al White Ford Lincoln Mercury Facebook page to nominate a law enforcement official. Tell us why you think someone that serves Coffee County in law enforcement deserves to be chosen as a “Hometown Hero”. The man or woman that is selected each month will be recognized on WMSRradio.com and receive a nice surprise from Al White Motors.
Thank you to all that serve and protect us, our Hometown Heroes.

Marchesoni named “Trustee of the Year” for Middle Tennessee

Coffee County Trustee John Marchesoni speaking at a recent Rotary Club meeting. Photo from Facebook.

Coffee County Trustee John Marchesoni was named recently the “Trustee of the Year” for Middle Tennessee for outstanding service and commitment to Coffee County.
Marchesoni was chosen among 43 trustees in Middle Tennessee.
Trustee John Newman of Madison County was honored for the West Tennessee region and Trustee Scott Graves of Blount County was honored for the East Tennessee region.
They were awarded the honor during the Tennessee County Trustees’ Association Spring Conference May 9-12 in Murfreesboro.
Coffee County voters elected Marchesoni to be the Trustee in August 2014.
The trustee’s primary responsibilities are to collect property taxes, account for and disburse county funds and investing temporarily idle county funds.
Representatives from the state of Tennessee County Technical Advisory Service, the Tennessee State Comptroller’s Office, and the Tennessee Department of Revenue provided training and information at the conference.

6/3/17–Mary Elizabeth Baker

Mary Elizabeth Baker
(April 18, 1925 – May 30, 2017)

Services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Baker, age 92, of Manchester, TN, will be conducted Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 12 till 2:00 for visitation and immediately following the funeral service at 2:00 P.M. at Central Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Mary was born in Altamont, TN the daughter of the late Raymond Brady and Stella Glenn Brady. Her husband, N.E. Baker along with sisters; Betty Sue Myers, Jessi Baker, Idamea Perry, Brothers; J.B. Brady and Sam Brady, a daughter Barbara Sue Craven, grandchildren; Roxie Nunley and Jason Baker proceded her in death. She is survived by her children Danny Baker of Manchester, TN, Carolyn Ann Gault of Manchester, TN, and Raymond Robert Baker and his wife Ruby of Manchester, TN, Eleven Grandchildren; Dusty Rollins, April Baker, Betty Jo Baker, Amanda Baker, Kelly Baker, Johnny Willoughby, Travis Willoughby, Stacey DeeAnn Baker, Stephanie DeeAnna Baker, Kevin Rollins and Tina Ibarra.

Mary was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed her snuff and working vines. She also enjoyed going to family picnics because she could catch up on her family’s lives. If you asked her family, they would let you know she was a wonderful cook, hard worker, and a pretty good dancer when given the chance and liked setting around talking about the “good ole days”. Mary truly cherished life to its fullest and her wonderful family.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made toward burial expenses.

CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

6/2/17–Leighton Simmons

LEIGHTON SIMMONS 
(September 7, 1921 - May 29, 2017) 



Leighton Simmons age 95, of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away at his
residence with his loving family at his side on May 29, 2017. Leighton
was born in Manchester, to the late Sylvester and Theresia Vandergriff
Simmons. Leighton was also preceded in death by his loving wife Myrtle
Simmons.
Leighton was a self-employed contractor and was known for his perfection
in the work that he did. He is survived by two sons; Richard L. Simmons
and his wife Glenda of Manchester, D. Michael Simmons and his wife Martha
of Tullahoma, five grandchildren; Megan Gail Simmons Bryan of Manchester,
TN, Marcus David Simmons of Manchester, TN, Ryan Leighton Simmons, of
Willard, MO, Shannon Hope Simmons Charles of Nolensville, TN, and Shawna
Lynne Simmons Streeter of Franklin, TN, seven great-grandchildren;
William Tucker Bryan, Levi Simmons Bryan, Everett Decker Simmons, Braden
Charles Streeter, Dylan Ryan Streeter, Carleigh Lynne Charles, and
Leighton Mae Simmons and two brothers; Jennings Simmons of Huntsville, AL
and Marvin Simmons of Mt. Juliet, TN.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to: Honor
Flight of Middle Tennessee, P.O. Box 1926, Tullahoma, TN 37388
(Additional information regarding Honor Flight) available at
www.facebook.com/HonorFlightofMiddleTennessee
VISITATION: Thursday, June 1, 2017, 6 - 9:00 P.M. at the Central Funeral
Home, 2812 Hillsboro Highway, Manchester
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Friday, June 2, 2017, 10:00 A.M. at Rose Hill Memorial
Gardens
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

6/3/17 — Rosia L. Berry

Mrs. Rosia L. Berry 84, of Tullahoma passed Saturday, May 28, 2017 at Life Care Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bro. John Berry and son, Larry Berry.

She is survived by two sons, Steve (Tonia) Berry of Manchester, TN and Anthony Berry of Tullahoma, TN;

Two daughters, Delicia (Anthony) Wigfall of Tullahoma, TN and Chatina Berry of South Carolina.

Two brothers in law- Curtis (Peggy) Berry of Manchester, TN and Melvin (Suzanne) Berry of Jacksonville, Florida

A host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 12:00 Noon at Grundy Street Church of Christ with Funeral Services to follow at 1:00 pm at Grundy Street Church of Christ with Bro. Ronnie Wells officiating and Bro. George Draine as Eulogist.

Interment Evergreen Cemetery

J.A. Welton & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.