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Michael Lee Mason
Michael Lee Mason of Tullahoma passed this life on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at his home, at the age of 75. Mike was born in Fayetteville, TN to the late William and Katherine Yearwood Mason. During his life, he was the owner of White’s Auto Store and retired from Workforce Solutions as an on-the-job training coordinator. Mike was a member of Washington St. Church of Christ in Fayetteville, and was a former member of the Fayetteville Jaycees, as well as a former President of the Lincoln County Falcons Club. In addition to his parents, Mr. Mason is preceded in death by one brother, Clarence Mason, and one grandson, Auburn Jennings. He is survived by his wife, Sheri Stone Mason; one son, Lee Mason (Brenda); three daughters, Lisa Mason Cobern, Laurie Mason Lowrance (Devin), and Claire Mason; one brother, Ronnie Mason (Jackie); two sisters, Carol Sharleville, and Gabra Swett; six grandchildren, Katie Beth Fones, Ethan Jennings, Zach Mason, Austin Mason, Anna Kaye Lowrance, and Carly Lowrance; three great-grandchildren, Mason, Lilly Beth, and Amelia; and two nephews, Zeke and Noah. A graveside service for Mr. Mason will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 1:30pm at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens with Bros Jim Parks, and Don Dixon officiating. For those who wish, the family asks that donations in Mike’s memory be made to The Tullahoma Animal Shelter- 942 Maplewood Ave. Tullahoma, TN 37388 or the Washington Street Church of Christ in Fayetteville.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BIRTHDAYS – Feb 10, 2022
Emily Norman
Jonathan Statum – 19 – PIZZA WINNER
Jacob Barlow
BIRTHDAYS – Wednesday, Feb. 9
Karaline Cutshaw – 10
Teresa Rigsby – PIZZA WINNER
Lloyd Carden
Hillari Arnold
Haley Hinshaw
Bo Keiss
Justin Lowry
David M. Jones
Mr. David M. Jones, age 77, passed away on Monday,
Feb 7, 2022, in Bedford County TN after a short illness with Covid
pneumonia. Mr. Jones and his wife Donna Marie Spillers Livingston Jones
lived in The Villages, FL for 19 years and were in the process of moving
back to live in Manchester full time. He served in the US Coast Guard and
retired from the US Air Force as a MSgt after 23 years service. Mr. Jones
served in several career fields, including pharmacy, mental health clinics,
and retired in civil engineering in 1991 at Offutt AFB NE. During his
military career he served in many locations, including Coast Guard: at Key
West FL, Cape May NJ; in the Air Force: at Keesler AFB MS, Udorn Thailand
during the Viet Nam War, Moody AFB GA, Ramstein AB Germany, Weatherdfirld
AB England, Offutt AFB NE. He had many temporary assignments at Morocco US
Embassy, Sicily, Panama, Spain, and others. Mr Jones enjoyed woodworking,
nautical ropework, and especially Bible study. He was a strong Christian
believer and let everyone know he was “Heaven bound.” He was the son of the
late Henry Madison Jones and Mary Belle Dix of Savannah, Georgia, and is
survived by his wife Marie of 43 years, step-son Ronald V. Livingston (Ella
Rigney), granddaughter Kiera Livingston of Manchester; sister Gail Powers
of Ft Worth TX; brother Mack Dana Jones, Sr., of Pensacola FL; four
nephews, and two nieces; great nephews, nieces, and cousins. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests donations be made in his memory to Les Feldick
Ministries, 30706 W. Lona Valley Rd., Kinta OK 74552 or to the Berean Bible
Society. There will be a graveside service at Welker Cemetery on Maple
Springs Rd (New Union area), Manchester TN on Friday, Feb 11 at 2:00 p.m.
Central Funeral Home, Manchester TN is serving the family, 931-723-7774,
centralfuneralhome.com
Charles Edward “Buck” Richardson
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Edward “Buck” Richardson, age 84 of Manchester, will be conducted on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 1 PM in the Manchester Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow in the Asbury Cemetery. Visitation with the family will begin at 11 AM on Saturday until time of service at the funeral home. Mr. Richardson passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, February 10.
“Buck” as he was fondly known as by family and friends, was born on April 16, 1937, to the late John Grover and Margaret Emmaline Travis Richardson, in Tullahoma, TN. He served his country in the United States Air Force for twelve years. Buck was a game warden for the TN Department of Wildlife and was a member of the local Masons and the American Legion. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening, woodworking, fooling with animals, and spending time with family.
In addition to his parents, Buck is preceded in death by his loving wife, Willadean Qualls Richardson; brothers, Pat, Sam, Tom, Robert, and John Bell Richardson, and sister, Dean Simpson. He is survived by his son, Steven Edward Richardson and his wife, Sue, and daughter, Barbara Lynn Richardson; grandchildren, Jake Farrar, Haley and Hannah Richardson, and Colin Baker; sister, Peggy Richardson; several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and a host of friends.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Richardson family.
Multiple arrests in fraudulent prescription incident in Winchester
Three out-of-the-area males have been arrested after allegedly attempting to obtain controlled substance using a fraudulent prescription in Winchester.
According to Winchester Police Department, officers were dispatched to Bennett’s Pharmacy on Dinah Shore Blvd about three males attempting to obtain a controlled substance through a fraudulent prescription.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with Bryce Marshall, of Ozone Park, New York. Marshall allegedly fled from officers but was apprehended nearby. Continued investigation led the Decherd Police Department to stop a vehicle with two occupants – Vashawn Evans of Ooltewah, Tennessee and Jumonte Brown of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
All three have been charged and the investigation is ongoing.
Customer stabs cell store worker in Shelbyville
A 34-year old man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing an employee of a cell phone store in neighboring Shelbyville.
According to a report by the Shelbyville Times-Gazette, John Oglesby, age 34, has been charged with aggravated assault after the incident. Oglesby became irate and stabbed a 33-year old worker at the Cricket Wireless on North Main St. in Shelbyville Wednesday. Oglesby allegedly stabbed the victim in the ribs and in the head. He is being held on $50,000 bond .
The victim is reported to be in stable condition.
Tullahoma schools receive $10k grant
Tullahoma City Schools received exciting news as the district was awarded $10,000 in grant funds from TE Connectivity.
“TCS is so thankful for TE Connectivity and the commitment that they have toward supporting our teachers and students through innovative program offerings,” said TCS Director of Schools, Dr. Catherine Stephens. “These funds will ensure that our educators continue to have the resources they need to create unique and meaningful learning opportunities for our students.”
Bel-Aire and Jack T. Farrar elementary schools are the largest beneficiaries, as the campuses combined to receive $4,920 in grant funds. The money that both schools receive will improve the makerspaces at both campuses.
“Makerspaces are learning environments constructed to enable students and members of the community to use various tools, technologies collaboratively, and materials to innovate, invent, engineer and creatively solve real-world problems using a hands-on approach,” said Chelle Daniels, the grant author both Bel-Aire and Farrar elementary schools. “The makerspaces at both schools will re-envision our current media center to become a more flexible and state-of-the-art multi-purpose space. These makerspaces will include multiple technologies, materials, tools and flexible workstations. Students will be able to explore its resources and connect learning across the disciplines of science, math, the arts, reading, writing, technology and engineering.”
West Middle School is the recipient of $1,500 to purchase STEM materials, specifically for eighth-grade students. In the grant request, author Jill Kimzey also noted that electricity and magnetism kits would be purchased as well as chemistry, architectural and physics kits. She also stated that West would buy items that would be beneficial in constructing robotics, including arms and hands.
Tullahoma High School received $3,580 from the grant. The Technology Student Association and Robotics is the recipient $1,080, while the eSports club was allotted $1,000. Angela Pendergraff authored both grants and stated that both clubs would benefit significantly from the money.
“Both eSports and TSA compete against each other as well as other schools and in eSports, from across the nation,” Pedergraff said. “During eSports, students work on hand-eye coordination and visual acuity. For TSA and robotics, students design, construct, code and use machines to perform tasks traditionally done by humans. Students work as teammates to be creative and solve problems. TSA and Robotics lay the groundwork for future careers and interests.”
Additionally, the Tullahoma High School CATSROCK program received $1,500 from the grant. According to Charlie Hickerson, the money the club receives will go toward the purchase of guitars for students to use during PAWS, a student activity period.
“This will allow students to be provided an artistic mode of self-expression through music on a daily basis during the school day during PAWS time,” Hickerson said. “Incorporating arts not only improves a student’s physical and emotional growth, but it improves their emotional and social development as well.”
H&R BLOCK STUDENT OF THE WEEK -Haley Barnard
Join us at Thunder Radio and Rosalyn Partin of the Manchester H&R Block and congratulate our student of the week – Haley Barnard
Haley is a junior at Coffee County Central High School. She was nominated by her teachers and administrators. Haley is the daughter of Amy and Josh Barnard. She is a member of Student Government, is the HOSA secretary and is part of the Beta club. She enjoys learning and crochet.
Upon graduating, Haley plans to pursue a career in the psychology field.
All students of the week are selected for their work ethic and excellent attitudes in and out of the classroom.
Rosalyn Partin, owner of the Manchester H&R Block, has been inspired to recognize great kids in our community all year long. H&R Block gives each Student of the Week a commemorative plaque, a special letter of recognition and two tickets to Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park.
Job well done, Haley!
CHS basketball coaches to host 2 day skills academy
Coffee County High School boys basketball coach Andrew Taylor and Lady Raider basketball coach Joe Pat Cope will be hosting a 2-day basketball skills camp Feb. 20-21.
The camp is open for grades K-8 and is for boys and girls.
Campers will learn important basketball skills – ball handling, shooting techniques, dribbling, defense, footwork and agility. Cost is $50 for both days or $30 for one day and includes a camp shirt and other awards.
Pre registration is not required, but you should register between 9-10 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 12) at the CHS gymnasium to guarantee a properly sized t-shirt.
If you do not pre-register on Saturday, you can do so from 1-2 pm Sunday, Feb. 20 at Coffee County Central gymnasium (shirt size not guaranteed). Camp hours are 2-4 pm Feb. 20 and 9am-11 am Feb. 21.
Story notes
*Pre Registration: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 at CHS Gymnasium. 100 Red Raider Dr.
*Second registration: 1-2 pm Sunday, Feb. 20 (t-shirt size NOT guaranteed)
*Camp Day 1: Sunday, Feb. 20 from 2-4 p.m. at CHS gym
*Camp Day 2: Monday, Feb. 21 from 9-11 a.m. at CHS gym.
*Cost is $30 for 1 day, $50 for both.