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Jerry W. Marr
Jerry W. Marr, of Fayetteville, passed this life on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at the age of 66. The family will welcome friends for Visitation on Friday, July 9 from 3:30pm until 7:00pm at Lynchburg Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 10 at 2pm at Lynchburg Funeral Home, with Brother Jimmy Marr officiating. Burial to follow at Flintville Cemetery.
Jerry, a native of Lincoln County, was the son of the late J.W. and Gracie Hasty Marr. He proudly served our country as a member of the National Guard and was a member of the VFW. He was a family man who loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren. Mr. Marr was a hard worker and enjoyed spending his free-time fishing, collecting diecast cars, and watching the Atlanta Braves.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Kathy D. Marr; son, Jody Jay Marr; daughter, Melissa Dawn Marr; sisters, Mary Kathrine Bevels and Margaret Ann Marr; brother, James Allen Marr.
He is survived by his son, Jerry Wayne Marr Jr (Joeann Kidd); daughters, Tina Pruett (John) and Christy Cotten (Jerry Tomlin); brothers, Jimmie Marr (Donna), Johnnie Marr, Jim Boe Marr; sisters, Martha Hentz, Margie Wagner, Marsha Jett; grandchildren, Brian Cotten, David Cotten, Joseph Cotten, John John Pruett, Joshua Pruett, Justin Pruett, Hope Cotten, Faith Pruett, Austin Marr, Mary Kidd, Stephanie Cotten, Michael Cotten, Isaiah Marr, Elijah Marr.
For online guest registry please visit, www.lynchburgfuneralhome.com
LYNCHBURG FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Ruth Ann Mallonee
Ruth Ann Mallonee of Tullahoma passed this life on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at
the Lynchburg Nursing Center at the age of 78. No services are scheduled.
A native of Charleston, WV, was the daughter of the late Ernest Richard
Darby Sr. and the late Ruth Bumgardner Darby. She was a member of the
Daughters of the Confederacy.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John
Mallonee and sister, Linda Joan Darby.
Mrs. Mallonee is survived by brother, Ernest R. Darby Jr (Robin) of
Huntington, WV; nephew, Ernest Darby III of Huntington, WV and grandnieces,
Alex and McKenzie.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bonnaroo ticket giveaway
Thunder Radio is partnering with five area businesses to give away 10 tickets to the 2021 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.
The first giveaway begins on Wednesday, July 7. To register for a chance to win two tickets to the Bonnaroo festival, visit one of three Coffee County Bank locations and fill out a form in the lobby and you are registered to win.
Coffee County Bank has locations at 2070 Hillsboro Blvd. 301 Murfreesboro Hwy and 511 N. Jackson St.
Drawing will be held on Friday, July 16.
Thunder Radio is the official home of Radio Bonnaroo. Tickets are available for sale at Thunder Radio studio from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday while supplies last.
Stay tuned to Thunder Radio and thunder1320.com for more opportunities to register and win over the coming weeks.
Contest rules
*Staff and management of Thunder Radio and immediate family are ineligible for prizes
*Limit one entry per person, per day
*If a contestant wins 2 tickets, they are ineligible for future Bonnaroo ticket drawings hosted by Thunder Radio for 30 days.
*No purchase necessary for entry
More Standard contest rules can be found here https://www.thunder1320.com/images/contestrules.png
Gas prices rise 4 cents in Tennessee, Coffee County even with state average and below national average
Tennessee gas prices rose four cents over last week as a forecast record-breaking 939,000 Tennesseans hit the road for the Independence Day holiday weekend. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.88 which is the same as one month ago and nearly 95 cents more than one year ago. Coffee County’s average is $2.88 which makes it even with the state average, and 25 cents below the national average.
“Robust gasoline demand and more expensive crude oil prices are pushing gas prices higher,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “We had hoped that global crude production increases would bring some relief at the pump this month, but weekend OPEC negotiations fell through with no agreement reached. As a result, crude prices are set to surge to a seven year-high.”
Quick Facts
· 93% of Tennessee gas stations have prices below $3.00
· The lowest 10% of pump prices are $2.70 for regular unleaded
· The highest 10% of pump prices are $3.13 for regular unleaded
· Tennessee ranks as the 10th least expensive market in the nation
National Gas Prices
The national gas price average has increased 40% since the start of the year, from $2.25 on January 1 to $3.13 today. Moreover, it is not stopping there. Motorists can expect gas prices to increase another 10–20 cents through the end of August, bringing the national average well over $3.25 this summer.
The last time crude was more than $76.40 and the national average gas price was at $3.25 was November and October 2014, respectively. Prices for crude will exceed this threshold as early as today and gas prices will follow suit in coming weeks, paving the way for a very expensive peak driving season.
The latest weekly report from the Energy Information Administration shows that gasoline demand remains robust at 9.1 million b/d, despite a weekly decrease. EIA reports that gasoline stocks increased by 1.5 million bbl to 241 million bbl last week. Since last Monday, the national average increased four cents and is more expensive on the month (+8 cents) and the year (+95 cents).
As the market watches crude prices increase this week, the U.S. will be watching Tropical Storm Elsa. While the storm is weakening and will avoid interruptions to Gulf Coast crude and gasoline production, it is expected to bring storm surge and possible flooding to parts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.
National Oil Market Dynamics
At the close of Friday’s formal trading session, WTI decreased by seven cents to settle at $75.16. While fluctuations in the strength of the dollar contributed to a small decrease in the price of crude at the end of the week, prices generally increased last week in anticipation the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (known as OPEC+) could increase crude production by 500,000 b/d in August. However, no agreement was reached during this past weekend’s meeting. The delayed decision will likely cause crude prices to continue climbing this week. If the anticipated agreement is enacted, the decision could help to meet crude demand growth expectations as vaccination efforts continue to rollout.
Tax Tip Tuesday: updated information about advance child tax credit payments
The IRS Child Tax Credit Update Portal is now Live and accessible on IRS.GOV.
Millions of eligible families will begin receiving monthly child tax credit payments on July 15. If you don’t want to receive the advance payments, and instead you want to receive the full child tax credit on your 2021 return, you can use the IRS Child Tax Credit Update Portal to opt-out of the advance payments.
For most, the monthly payment will go to the account where you received your 2020 tax refund (or 2019 if that’s the last time you filed). If there wasn’t a bank account tied to your filing, the payment will be sent to the mailing address on your return. Taxpayers can update their account information using the IRS Child Tax Credit Update Portal.
Later this summer more functionality will be added to the IRS portal to allow updates to personal information that might impact the payment amounts, such as the birth of a child or marital status.
For those who haven’t filed a 2019 or 2020 return and think they might qualify for the new child tax credit, they should file as soon as possible.
When you file your tax return for 2021, the amount you have received in advance child tax credit payments will be subtracted from your full child tax credit. If you received an overpayment of your credit due to the advance, that amount may reduce your refund or be added to your balance due.
To access the IRS Child Tax Credit Update Portal:
-Go to IRS.GOV
-Click on the CHILD TAX CREDIT link
-Click on MANAGE PAYMENTS
-Click on MANAGE ADVANCE PAYMENTS
-Sign in if you have already set up an IRS account or click ID.me Create New Account
-Follow the on-screen instructions to provide information to set up the secure ID.me account. In some cases, users may be asked to create a live video of themselves (using phone or webcam) and/or upload photo identification.
To opt-out of payments you can also call the IRS CTC Help Line at 1-800-908-4184. However, the IRS CTC Help Line cannot make changes to account information.
** It is always recommended that you keep a log of any payments received from IRS including date, amount,
and reason for the payment. If you have questions about the Advance Child Tax Credit and would like help from the Tax Professionals at H&R Block, please call your local H&R Block office. In Manchester TN call 931-728-6635. H&R Block Has Your Back!
Man located in Cannon County
Manchester police department captured a man wanted on multiple charges in Coffee County.
Mike Prentice was wanted for Especially Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Burglary, Theft of Vehicle (Vehicle has been recovered), and Violation of Order of Protection. Prentice was located and arrested at 11:55 PM on July the 3rd in neighboring Cannon County.
Manchester Police Detectives & K9 Officer, Coffee County Deputies and Cannon County Deputies were present during the capture.
United Way of Hwy 55 to host Grant Writing Workshop
United Way of Hwy 55 is excited to announce that they will be hosting a Grant Writing Workshop on July 27th. Bonnie Gamble will be presenting her extensive knowledge and background in Grant Writing. For their partner nonprofits the event is free, and for other community members it is only $15. Lunch will be provided. To register you can use the QR codes or go to https://highway55unitedway.org/non-profit-assistance-clinic/ and scroll down to the bottom.
Presenter-Bonnie Gamble:
Education
B.A. degree in History from Purdue University
M.A. degree in Public History from Middle Tennessee State University
Graduate of Indiana Executive Development Program
Employment
1994-1996 Recreation Programmer, Manchester Parks and Recreation Department
1996-2005 Director of Parks and Recreation, Manchester Parks and Recreation Department
2005-2009 Assistant Director of Recreation Educational Services, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
2009 to 2021 Director of Parks and Recreation, Manchester Parks and Recreation Department
Experience
2012 to present Chair of the Coffee County Health Council
Facilitator of the Move Manchester Healthy Tennessee team
President of Tennessee Recreation Parks Association 2011-2012
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children)
Board Member of Still Waters Ministry for support of Single Parent families.
“During time serving as Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Manchester, I have developed the Little Duck River Greenway system, expanded softball fields, developed a new soccer park, lead a $7.5 million dollar project for an Indoor Recreation Complex and implemented programs and staffing. I have written and administered grant funded projects that have brought close to $4,000,000 of improvements to the Parks and Recreation Department. 90% of cost of the Little Duck River Greenway came from grants and donations. I managed a $11,000,000 grant funds for the State of Tennessee from 2005-2009. Types of successful grant applications are, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, National Recreation and Parks Association, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Department of Economic and Community Development, and Appalachian Regional Counsel.”
Rebecca Louise “Becky” Huggins
Graveside services for Ms. Rebecca Louise “Becky” Huggins, age 71 of
Manchester, will be conducted on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 2 PM in the
Hillsboro Memorial cemetery. Becky passed away on Friday at her home after
an extended illness.
Becky was born on February 18, 1950, in Manchester to the late James and
Alline Ring Oldfield. After her retirement from Batesville, she worked as a
stock clerk for Kangaroo in Manchester.
In addition to her parents, Becky is preceded in death by her grandparents,
Willie & Lillian Ring. She is survived by her son, Randall Harrell (Amanda
Garant); grandchildren, Gary Wayne Harrell and Jeffrey Tyler Harrell and
his wife, Kristin; great grandson, Jaxon Ray Harrell; sisters, Barbara Dyer
and Linda Maree; daughter-in-law, Theresa Lynn Martin, several nieces,
nephews, and a host of friends.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Huggins family.
Betty Jean Jayne
Betty Jean Jayne of Winchester, TN passed this life on Thursday, July 1,
2021 at her residence at the age of 89. Funeral Services are scheduled for
Monday, July 5, 2021 at 11 AM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. The family
will receive friends from 10 AM – 11 AM. Burial will be at Lakeview
Cemetery in Susquehanna, PA
Mrs. Jayne, a native of Susquehanna, PA, was the daughter of the late
Reginald Lewis Sr. and Rachel Tingley Lewis. She loved gardening, reading,
crocheting and completing puzzles. She also enjoyed being with her
children and grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bowen
Jayne Sr; sons, Bruce and Bowen Jayne Jr; daughter, Bernice Schabloski;
infant daughter, Gail Marie Jayne; brothers, Reginald E. Lewis Jr, Ronald
Lewis and Roger Lewis and sisters, Marilyn Wellman and Evelyn Conklin.
Mrs. Jayne is survived by son, Brian (Daryl) Jayne; daughter, Becky (Ricky)
Lewis; sisters-in-law, Doris Lewis and Nancy Bennett; brother-in-law,
Robert (Joan) Jayne and several grandchildren, great grandchildren and
great great grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.