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Russell Raymond Jensen
Russell Raymond Jensen, ag 51, of Manchester passed away Monday, October 4,
2021. He was born March 5, 1970 in Harvey, IL to the late Russell Ray
Jensen and Elizabeth Jensen who survives him. Russell is also preceded in
death by his sisters, Elizabeth Sanders and Elaine Jensen.
The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, October 12th at
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. in
the chapel of Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home Wednesday, October 13th with
Pastor Michael Simon officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill
Memorial Gardens.
Russell was a member of Encounter Life Church and loved to sing gospel
music while playing the guitar. He enjoyed spending time outdoors doing
lawncare and landscaping. Russell was employed at TE Connectivity in
Tullahoma.
Russell is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Jensen; children, Christopher
Jensen, Kassandra Strickland and Tammy Jensen; Fiancé, Samantha Lindsey;
grandchildren, Charlie, Cory and Anabel Jackson, Frankie Lane Lyrik
Prichard, Thomas Apollo Jensen, Isabella Marci-ann Jensen and Jaraez Alvin
Foster; brothers, Robert, Richard, Rodney, Ronald and Roger Jensen; and a
host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Ethel Ward
Margaret Ethel Ward, age 85, of Lynchburg, TN went to be with her heavenly
father Friday, October 8, 2021 at Lynchburg Nursing Home. Margaret was born
May 22, 1936 in Moore County, TN to the late Hollis Farrar and Neil
Hazelwood Farrar. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by
her husband, Tommy Ward; sons, Donald and David Ward; brother, Jesse Farrar
and sisters, Frances Cunningham and Helen Owens.
Margaret was a member of County Line Baptist Church and loved to sing. She
loved to read, work puzzles and she was a babysitter for most of Moore
County.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm Monday, October 11th at
Lynchburg Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 3:30 PM, Tuesday,
October 12th in the chapel with Brother Leon Williams officiating.
Interment will follow at County Line Cemetery.
Susan is survived by her sons, James (Valerie) Ward and Robert (Edwina)
Ward; daughters, Betty McCreary, Nell (Paul) Green, Nancy (Jimbo) Reese,
Jane (Greg) McAnally, Deborah (Chris) Ledbetter and Linda (Paul) Young;
brother, Wayne (Donna) Farrar; sisters, Brenda (Charlie) Tucker and Linda
(Joey) Smith; daughter-in-law, Mary Ward (Mike) and Kim Ward; twenty
grandchildren; twenty nine and two on the way great-grandchildren and
special friends, Racheal Young and her daughter Leeann Holston and Wanda
Ward.
Lynchburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Claudia Ines Vargas
Claudia Ines Vargas, age 32, of Tullahoma went to be with her heavenly
father, October 7, 2021. She was born April 6, 1989 in Albuquerque, New
Mexico to the late Pedro Rangel and Lourdes Herrera. Claudia loved
spending her time taking care of her family.
Family gathering was held Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. at
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. In following Claudia’s wishes, she will be
cremated.
She is survived by her husband and lifelong friend, Silvestre Vargas Jr.;
children, Angel Isaiah Vargas, April Ianna Vargas and Corey Alexander
Vargas; mother and step-father Lourdes Herrera and Noe Roman; and siblings,
Pedro Antonio Rangel, Maria Lourdes Rocha, Neomi Cody and Noe Roman Jr.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lynn Neuharth
Lynn Neuharth, age 75, of Tullahoma went to be with his heavenly father
Friday, October 8, 2021. He was born May 17, 1946 in Watertown, South
Dakota to the late Emil and Margaret Neuharth. Lynn enjoyed crafting,
tinkering, woodworking and riding his Regions bicycle. Services will be
held at a later date.
Lynn is survived by his son, Matthew Neuharth (Christie); grandchildren,
Abbi McDaniel, Brandon Neuharth, Aaron Neuharth, Madalyn Neuharth, Cayden
Herrod and Elizabeth and Alianna Burbon; brother, Dennis Mennenger; and
sisters, Kay Kleschka and Rita Rasmussen.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Nearly 30 cars broken into overnight Sunday in Coffee County
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department officials are working vigorously to track suspects who are responsible for nearly 30 break-ins overnight Sunday and early Monday morning.
Authorities say that a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe was stolen off of Richland Farms Rd. in the New Union community. An additional 28 vehicles were broken into between the Richland Farms and Riddle Rd. area.
According to Coffee County Sheriff’s Department authorities, they were able to track the Tahoe to the Chattanooga area and recover it. As of Monday afternoon, detectives are working to find the suspects and recover more property.
According to detectives, area residents may have actually witnessed and made contact with the suspects, but did not alert authorities.
“We strongly encourage citizens to be vigilant about their surroundings,” said Coffee County Sheriff’s Department investigator James Sherrill. “If you see something, please call and let us know.”
Police investigating shooting death in Bedford County
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Bedford County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Sunday evening on Sims Rd.
According to authorities, Peter Souphom, age 52, was discovered shot dead on a lawn mower in the yard of his residence. Family members discovered his body at approximately 11 p.m.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact authorities.
In unrelated news, Emmanuel Topps, age 41, is reported to have drowned in a swimming pool at a residence – also on Sims Rd.
Tennessee gas average over $3 for first time in 7 years
For the first time since October 2014 the Tennessee gas price average rose above $3.00 per gallon. Over last week, Tennessee gas prices jumped nearly 12 cents to the most expensive gas price average so far this year. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.01 which is nearly 12 cents more expensive than one month ago and $1.07 more than one year ago.
Average price in Coffee County is at $2.98, 3 cents below the state average and 29 cents below the national average of $3.27
“The key driver for this recent rise in the price of gas is crude oil, which typically accounts for between 50% and 60% of the price at the pump,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “And last week’s decision by OPEC and its oil-producing allies to not increase production further only exacerbated the upward momentum for crude oil prices.”
Quick Facts
· 67% of Tennessee gas stations have prices below $3.00
· The lowest 10% of pump prices are $2.85 for regular unleaded
· The highest 10% of pump prices are $3.24 for regular unleaded
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Tennessee moved to the 9th least expensive market in nation
National Gas Prices
The national average price for a gallon of gas rose 8 cents on the week to reach $3.27. This is the highest price since October 2014 and is primarily due to the surging price of crude oil, which crept above $80 bbl before edging slightly lower.
Crude prices rose quickly following OPEC+, which comprises the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Russia, and their allies, choosing not to move forward with an agreement to produce 800,000 b/d in November. Instead, OPEC+ decided to maintain a previously agreed upon 400,000 b/d production increase.
According to new EIA data, total domestic gasoline stocks increased by 3.3 million bbl to 225.1 million bbl last week. Gasoline demand also increased slightly from 9.40 million b/d to 9.44 million b/d—the slight increase in gas demand aided in the national average’s rise. However, the main culprit for rising pump prices remains high crude prices above $74 per barrel.
Meanwhile, a breach and spill in a key pipeline supplying fuel to parts of the southeastern U.S. led to tightened regional supplies. Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI) said it expected repairs to its southeastern products pipeline to be completed October 9, with a restart afterward. The repairs were slowed by the recent heavy rain and flooding around Birmingham, Alabama. The spill took place on October 1. The pipeline serves various metropolitan areas, including Birmingham, Alabama; Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.
Today’s national average of $3.27 is 10 cents more than a month ago, $1.09 more than a year ago, and 63 cents more than pre-pandemic in 2019.
National Oil Market Dynamics
At the close of Friday’s formal trading session, WTI increased by $1.05 to settle at $79.35. Alongside the actions of OPEC+ last week, prices increased after the U.S. Department of Energy dispelled speculation that the Biden Administration would ban crude exports or sell crude oil held in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The sale could have put more crude into the domestic market, but it is unlikely to have had a sustained downward impact on oil prices. Prices have increased last week despite EIA’s latest report showing that total domestic crude inventories increased by 2.4 million bbl to 420.9 million bbl last week. For this week, crude prices could continue to climb if supply tightens.