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BREAKING: two Coffee County residents charged with murder
Two Coffee County residents were taken into custody early Wednesday morning and charged with murder.
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department investigators have taken into custody Ronald A. Archey, age 54, and Cullen B. Hickerson, 26, both of Hillsboro, and charged them with premediated first degree and felony murder.
Both are suspected by authorities to have been involved in the deaths of Chasity Kay Hill, 27, and Logan Tindale, 22, who were found dead at 93 Clyde Vickers Rd. over the weekend.
Coffee County District Attorney General Craig Northcott released a statement on the arrest of Archey and Hickerson.
“On Sept. 19, 2021, police were called to the scene at which the bodies of Chasity Hill, age 27, and Logan Tindale, age 22, were located. Upon investigation, it was immediately apparent that they had suffered fatal gunshot wounds,” Northcott said.
“Over the course of the next several days, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department worked tirelessly to determine who was involved in this incident. Dozens of interviews, hours of crime scene investigation and the resolve to achieve justice for these victims resulted in developing evidence to make the arrest of two individuals involved in the murders.
“Ronald Andrew Archey, age 54, of Coffee County, and Cullen Blake Hickerson, age 25, of Coffee County, have each been charged with two counts of premeditated murder and felony murder for the killings.”
Both suspects are scheduled to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court on Sept. 23.
“I want to thank all the investigators and officers of the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department for their relentless and professional efforts in this investigation,” added Northcott. “I want to thank sheriff Chad Partin for making available all the resources of his department and his many hours leading the investigation. The work will continue in this case to leave no lead unpursued to ensure that justice will be served. please pray for the victims’ families and respect their privacy in this difficult time.”
CMS throttles Warren County on homecoming night
Because of COVID-19 issues, scheduling conflicts other circumstances, the Coffee Middle School Red Raider football team only got to play one home football this fall.
And the Raiders put on an absolute show. CMS led 34-0 at the half and cruised to a 41-20 win over visiting Warren County Tuesday night – a game you heard live on Thunder Radio as part of the Capstar Bank Hometown Sports Series.
THIS GAME WAS BROADCAST LIVE ON THUNDER RADIO AS PART OF THE CAPSTAR BANK HOMETOWN SPORTS SERIES. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE BROADCAST REPLAY.
Caiden Martin dazzled all night for the Raiders, piling up 237 yards on 11 carries and three touchdowns. He added a 25 yard interception return for a touchdown and scooped up a Warren County onside kick attempt and sprinted 53 yards for a touchdown to cap his night with 5 scores.
Leighton Yancer added a 4 yard touchdown run for the Raiders and Deonte Debroussard had an interception for the Raider defense.
The win keeps CMS unbeaten on the year.
FOOTBALL: 3 of 4 Raider losses crack state Top 10
Raiders turn focus to second half with playoff goals still in reach
At the halfway point of the high school football season, Coffee County Central’s Red Raiders are off to a 1-4 start – but the schedule has been unreasonably and unexpectedly difficult.
Of Coffee County’s four losses, three are ranked in the top 10 of the S&K Southern Tennessee High School football poll, which mixes all classifications. Tullahoma is ranked no. 2 in the state, Page is no. 5 and Lebanon is no. 8. The other loss came to a Shelbyville team that went on the road and took powerhouse Riverdale to the wire in a 13-6 loss.
That considered, the Red Raiders are looking forward to the second half of the season — where wins are not automatic, but certainly well within reach week in and week out. That begins with a trip to Spring Hill on Friday. The Spring Hill Raiders are winless at 0-4, but have been close — playing Lincoln County to within one point last week and Lewis County to within 7 points the prior week.
You can hear the game on Thunder Radio, beginning at 6 p.m. with the Friday Night Thunder pregame show (delivered by Riddle Trucking). Kickoff is at 7 p.m. from Spring Hill. Listen at 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, thunder1320.com and Manchester Go app.
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William Andrew Schenck
Memorial services for Mr. William Andrew Schenck, age 64 of Manchester,
will be conducted on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 5 PM in the
Manchester Funeral Home chapel. Visitation with the family will begin at 2
PM on Saturday until time of service at the funeral home. Mr. Schenck
passed away on Monday, September 20, at St. Thomas Rutherford after an
extended illness.
William, known by friends as “Bill”, “Andy” as he was fondly known as by
family, was born on October 15, 1956, in Meadowbrook, NY, to the late
William and Dorothy Holm Schenck. After high school, Bill got his pilot
license in Farmingdale, NY. Then Bill enlisted in 1980 and served his
country in the United States Air Force, and later retired after 20 years.
Upon arriving in Tennessee, Bill received a master’s degree in Science from
The University of Middle Tennessee and became an adjunct professor there.
He was a devoted fan to all the sports programs at MTSU, especially women’s
soccer and volleyball. Being such a fan of sports, Bill greatly enjoyed
watching his great nieces and nephews at their sporting events.
In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by one sister, Eileen
D. Levengood. He is survived by his other sisters, Linda Eckardt and her
husband, James, of Palm Coast, FL, and Ruth Yanofsky of Tullahoma; nieces
and nephews, Michelle, Cheryl. Michael, Kathleen, Teri, Lori, Billy,
Stephanie, Dustin, Aaron, Michael, Michelle, and Trenton; numerous great
nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Schenck family.
Esteban Rodriguez Corichi
Mr. Esteban Rodriguez Corichi, age 51, of Manchester, TN, passed from this life on Monday, September 20, 2021, in Nashville, TN.
Mr. Corichi was born in Mexico to his parents, Adolfo Corichi and Enriqueta
Rodriguez Vargaz. He worked as a truck driver and was passionate with his
work. Mr. Corichi was a hard worker and dedicated his life to working for
his family. He enjoyed his family very much and loved family gatherings and
spending time with them, especially his nephews. Mr. Corichi also enjoyed
fishing.
Mr. Corichi is survived by his parents, Adolfo Corichi and Enriqueta
Rodriguez Vartgaz; wife, Ema Jimenez de Corichi; son, Esteban Corichi Jr.;
daughters, Enriqueta Corichi and Maritere Corichi Jimenez; brother, Adolfo
Corichi; sisters, Yesenia Corichi Rodriguez and Dorisela Corichi.
Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, September 23, 2021, from
4:00pm until 8:00pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Funeral
services will be conducted on Friday, September 24, 2021, at 2:00pm in the
chapel of Central Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Winton Cemetery in
Manchester, TN.
Central Funeral Home is serving the family, 931-723-7774,
centralfuneralhome.com
Winston Ray Cooper
Winston Ray Cooper passed this life on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital in Shelbyville at the age of 79. The family
will receive friends and family from 11-1 PM Thursday, September 23, 2021.
Chapel services will be held at 1 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Cooper a native of Marshal County, was the son of the late Herbert and
Beatrice Cooper. He loved to crochet, put together Jig Saw puzzles,
collecting coins and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Carl
Cooper and his sister, Vivian Lynn Cooper.
He is survived by his wife Lula Cooper of Manchester; sons, Kenneth Ray
Cooper (Lisa) of Duluth, Georgia, Curtis Dawayne Cooper (Terry) of
Shelbyville and James Randall Cooper (Amanda) of Wheel; brothers, Barry
Cooper (Marlene) of Chapel Hill and David Cooper (Carol) of Christiana
along with three grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Angela Marie Jones
Angela Marie Jones of Tullahoma, TN passed this life on Thursday, September
16, 2021, at her residence at the age of 56. Graveside services will be
conducted at 11 AM on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Eubank Cemetery in
Jacksonville, FL.
Mrs. Jones, a native of Atlanta, GA, was the daughter of the late Jimmy
Cosby and Sharon Brackett Conlin, who survives, of St. Augustine, FL. She
enjoyed fishing, listening to music, taking drives and spending time with
her grandkids. She loved visiting the family’s cabin in North Carolina.
She was a hairdresser and always enjoyed cutting hair.
In addition to her mother, Sharon Conlin, she is survived by her husband,
Donald Jones Sr of Tullahoma; sons, James David Allen Jr (Sarah) of
Tullahoma; Clifton Allen (Lizzette) and Jeremy Nease (Samantha), both of
Palm Coast, FL and Donald Jones Jr (Trish) and Jeremy Jones, both of
Jacksonville, FL; brother, Scott Dobbs of St. Augustine, FL; sisters,
Rhonda Marcum and Paula Sims, both of St. Augustine, FL; thirteen plus one
on the way grandchildren and her beloved dog, Charlie.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tennesseans invited to ‘rate the plates’ and choose new license plate design
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee invited Tennesseans to “Rate the Plates” and help choose the state’s next standard license plate by selecting their favorite design at tn.gov/ratetheplates. Under state law, the license plate is redesigned every eight years if funds are approved in the General Assembly’s annual budget.
“As Tennessee celebrates 225 years of statehood, it’s a perfect time to redesign our license plate and feature the Tri-Star that represents each of our state’s unique grand divisions,” said Gov. Lee. “We welcome all Tennesseans to cast their vote and play a role in choosing this piece of our state’s history.”
Voting<https://www.tn.gov/governor/rate-the-plates> begins today and will conclude at 11:59 p.m. CT on Monday, September 27. The winning design will be announced later this fall and available to the public January 2022.
Tennessee statute<https://app.box.com/s/4vtektx49ew6xnhu3waws3viy4ua2k4r> requires the display of “Tennessee,” “Volunteer State” and “TNvacation.com” on the plate, as well as county name and expiration year decal locations. Statute provides that Tennesseans may select an “In God We Trust” plate option.
The new license plate design will replace the current plate that launched in 2006 with modifications in 2011, 2016 and 2017.
Coffee County Fair continues on Wednesday
The 164th annual Coffee County Fair will continue on Wednesday, with plenty of fun and entertainment planned.
When it comes to midway rides, it is $2 per ride day. Ride all rides for $2 apiece. You can also get $1 off your gate admission by bringing a canned food item.
In the livestock barn, the open dairy cattle show begins at 6 p.m. Senior day will begin at 9 a.m. and Rubiks Groove will be entertaining at the grand stand area beginning at 7 p.m.
The Coffee County Fair is located at 99 Lakeview Dr. and runs through Saturday. Click here for the complete fair book.