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Charles A Skinner
Charles A Skinner of Estill Springs passed this life on Monday, August 23,
2021 at his residence at the age of 73. No services are scheduled.
Mr. Skinner, a native of Franklin, TN was the son of the late Timothy Maxie
and Millie Graves. He was a U S Air Force retired veteran. He enjoyed
fishing, playing golf and was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed watching the
TN Vols and Florida State play football and baseball.
Mr. Skinner is survived by his wife, Deborah Skinner; sons, Charles A.
Skinner Jr (Katherine); daughter, Kristie Alford (Daniel) and
grandchildren, Timothy and Kyle Skinner, Jeremy Castaldo and Kylie Alford.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James D Duran
Chaplain (CPT) James D Duran of Tullahoma entered fully into the presence
of the Lord on Friday, August 20, 2021, at the age of 60.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 PM (Central) on Thursday, August
26, 2021 at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home in Tullahoma. Celebration of Life
service is scheduled for 3 PM (Central). Interment is scheduled for 10:30
AM (Eastern), Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Chaplain (CPT) Duran, a native of La Puente, CA, was the husband of Debra
Lynn Duran, who survives him. They were happily married for 39 years. James
loved the Lord Jesus Christ, his family, his country, and had a special
place in his heart for veterans.
Chaplain Duran earned a BA of Pastoral Studies from Tennessee Temple
University and a Master of Divinity from Temple Baptist Seminary. Chaplain
Duran served for over twenty years in the US Air Force and Army. He served
as a military chaplain overseas in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bahrain, and Qatar as
well as stateside and retired with full honors in March of 2019. He had
many interests which included politics, doing projects around the house,
working on cars, deep sea fishing, and driving too fast. He was also a
very active member of the VFW Post 10904 of Manchester. Chaplain Duran
lived his life to the fullest, loved playing with his grandchildren, and
served God faithfully.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Maureena, Jacob
(Jennifer), Grace Lopez (Anthony), Faith, Sophia, and Peter
(Flora); granddaughters, Jaiden, Jordin, Jayla and Avery, and grandsons,
James and Colton; parents, Bernardo and Teresa Duran, brothers, Joel,
Eduardo and Rigoberto Duran; sister, Elizabeth Duran; several aunts,
uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Other surviving family includes his
mother-in-law, Genevieve Noger, sister in laws Diana Noger and Brenda
Nowak, and brother-in-law, Arthur Noger (Kerri Ann), aunts, nieces, and
nephews.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Burch announces candidacy for Circuit Court Judge
Longtime attorney and Manchester native, Eric Burch is announcing he plans to run for Circuit Court Judge, Part II in the upcoming Republican Primary, which will be held in May.
Burch, who operates his own law practice, is a 1991 graduate of Coffee County High School and opened his own law office in 2003.
Read Burch’s full statement below:
I am excited to announce my candidacy for Circuit Court Judge, Part II, in the Republican primary to be held in May of 2022.
I was raised in Manchester and graduated from Coffee County Central High School in 1991. I attended college and law school at the University of Tennessee. When I graduated in 1998, I moved back home to practice law. I opened my own office in 2003 with two card tables and one computer. For the last 18 years, I have built my law practice, and I have been fortunate to work with several fine lawyers, including my partner, Will Lockhart, who was recently appointed by Governor Bill Lee to replace Craig Johnson as Circuit Court Judge, Part I.
A vast majority of a Circuit Court Judge’s responsibilities involve presiding over serious criminal, civil and family law litigation. I think I am well-qualified to decide issues in these cases from the first day in office. I have a great deal of experience in criminal matters ranging anywhere from trespassing to first degree murder cases. I have represented over a thousand clients who were charged with criminal offenses.
With regard to civil litigation, I have represented clients in will contests, estate disputes, and clients who were seriously injured or killed through no fault of their own. I am board certified by the State of Tennessee in Family Law Trial Advocacy, one of only ten lawyers in the State of Tennessee to hold that distinction and the only lawyer outside a major metropolitan area. In 2014, I authored a book entitled Divorce in Tennessee. In my career, I have represented over 3,000 people facing divorce or custody issues.
I have three beautiful children, Auggie (19), Abigail (17) and Samuel (10). I believe that raising children also gives a judge real world experience in deciding cases involving families.
Coffee County is a special place to me. It is, and always will be, home to me. I want to give back to the community that has given me an opportunity to be educated and establish a successful business. I am ready to open a new chapter in my life, and would be honored to serve as one of your Circuit Court judges.
Large reward offered for information leading to stolen tractor trailer
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 2016 Peterbilt Semi-Truck that was taken from Woodall Grain on McMinnville Highway on Monday morning, Aug. 23.
No trailer attached when taken. If anyone has information, please contact CCSD Sgt. James Sherrill at 931-570-4404. There is a reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible of $25,000.00. See photo of truck below:
CHS Cross Country gets two top 5 finishes at Siegel event
Coffee County Cross Country season got underway Saturday at the Siegel Under the Stars 2-mile race.
The Red Raider boys finished 4th out of 15 teams and the Lady Raiders 5th out of 15 – with both teams combining to have 7 runners post their personal best time over the 3200 meter course.
Top 5 finishers for the Red Raiders included: Garrett Masters (11:02), Fletcher Barnard (11:22), Landon Kenney (11:44), Jacob Slabaugh (11:47) and Holden Shew (12:01).
Coming in the top five for the Lady Raiders were: Patricia Barrera (12:19), Kailee Rossman (14:47), Ava McIntosh (14:56), Maddie Sullivan (15:02) and Raygan Dubler (17:41).
Both teams are set to be back in action Saturday at the prestigious Voyles Classic in Hermitage, Tennessee.
Maddie Sullivan and Ava McIntosh 
Clayton Bryant
Tax Tip Tuesday; Investment Income
If you have investment accounts that are not inside your IRA or 401k, it is important to know that you may have taxable income that must be reported on your income tax return.
Many people think that since they don’t take money out of their investment account, there isn’t any income to be reported. Oftentimes, taxpayers have their investment income reinvested inside the account instead of withdrawing the money earned. However, the funds that are reinvested are generally still taxable in the year they are earned.
The broker or clearing house that holds your investments should send you tax documents at year end. You may not receive mailed documents. If you have elected a paperless option, it will be your responsibility to access your tax documents in your online account or ask your investment advisor for a copy.
Most brokerage firms send Consolidated 1099 forms. The consolidated form includes 1099-INT that reports interest earned (both taxable and tax-exempt), 1099-DIV that reports dividends (both ordinary and qualified), and 1099-B that reports sales of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. There may be other, less common, forms included in the consolidated 1099 as well. All of the forms must be taken into account when filing your tax return.
It is always a good idea to schedule an appointment with your investment advisor in the latter part of the tax year to go over your anticipated investment income. If your anticipated investment income is going to trigger a tax situation you aren’t comfortable with, your advisor may be able to adjust some of your holdings to minimize the effect on your taxes.
If you have questions about Investment Income and would like help from the Tax Professionals at H&R Block, please call your local H& R Block office. In Manchester TN call 931-728-9462. H&R Block Has Your Back!
Tennessee gas price average down 3 cents; Coffee County below state and national average
The Tennessee gas price average declined for the second week in a row, falling nearly three cents over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.84 which is two cents less than one month ago and 93 cents more than one year ago. The Coffee County average is $2.82 which makes the county 2 cents below the state average and 34 cents below the national average.
“Crude oil prices saw not only a dramatic drop on the week, but the price per barrel is at the cheapest in three months,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “If this downward trend continues and less expensive prices are sustained, Tennesseans can expect to see additional relief at the pump in the near future. This week, Tennessee is the 5th least expensive market in the nation.”
Quick Facts
· 93% of Tennessee gas stations have prices below $3.00
· The lowest 10% of pump prices are $2.60 for regular unleaded
· The highest 10% of pump prices are $3.14 for regular unleaded
· Tennessee moved to the 5th least expensive market in the nation
National Gas Prices
Crude oil prices saw a significant decline of $5/bbl on the week, down to $62.32/bbl at Friday’s close. Prices are declining as market concerns grow that crude demand will decline as coronavirus infections increase across the globe. The downward crude price trend could spell good news for motorists.
While today’s national gas price average ($3.16) is just two cents cheaper than last Monday, by the end of this week it could be even less. All eyes are on gasoline demand, which has declined for three straight weeks. The Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest reading puts demand at 9.3 million b/d. That is a healthy pandemic demand reading, but still about 6% below the same week in August 2019. The softer demand readings have pushed gasoline stock levels over 228 million bbl.
“Cheaper crude, softening demand and growing stock levels equal the right combination for cheaper prices at the pump, which many Americans would likely welcome after such an expensive summer,” added Cooper.
At $3.16, today’s national average is 98 cents more than a year ago and 56 cents more than two years ago.
National Oil Market Dynamics
At the close of Friday’s formal trading session, WTI decreased by $1.37 to settle at $62.32. Price decreases occurred despite EIA’s latest report showing that total domestic crude stocks decreased by 3.3 million bbl to 435.5 million bbl last week. For this week, crude prices could decrease further if demand concerns persist due to surging coronavirus infection rates across the globe.
Birthdays- August 23
Aidan Eidson- 14
Evan Eidson- 14- Pizza Winner!
Roel Srofe
Brent Bernard- 17
Birthdays- August 22
Adele Newman- 10- Pizza Winner!
Ronnie Lee Hall
Ronnie Lee Hall of Tullahoma passed this life on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Vanderbilt Tullahoma at the age of 70. Mr. Hall was born in Winchester to the late Willard and Ethel Temples Hall. Mr. Hall graduated from Franklin County High School in 1969, followed by Chattanooga State Community College. He went on to work at UTSI, then ATA for several years as an Engineering Aid. Ronnie was an avid classic car collector of Mustangs, and enjoyed fishing, NASCAR races, Atlanta Braves baseball, and most importantly, spending time with his family. He was also a longtime member of Grundy Street Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hall is preceded in death by his half-sister, Bonnie Sue Hill. He is survived by his wife, Anita Gail Hatchett Hall; one son, Clint Hall and his wife Melissa; one sister, Kathy Nunley; and three grandchildren, Loren, Shelby, and Logan Hall. Visitation for Mr. Hall will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 from 5:00-8:00pm at Kilgore Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, August 25, at 11:00am in the Kilgore Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Philip Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. For those who wish, the family asks that donations in lieu of flowers be made to the charity of your choice. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.