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Carl Raymond Menako
Funeral services for Mr. Carl Raymond Menako, age 67 of Manchester, will be conducted at 10:00AM on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Fredonia Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Manchester Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Mr. Menako passed from this life on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at his residence in Manchester.
Carl was born on May 27, 1953, the son of the late Stanely and Grace Menako. He was an engineer at AEDC for many years. Carl enjoyed learning, and he was a member of the Knight’s of Columbus. He was a loving husband, father, and brother.
Carl is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Grace Menako. He is survived by his loving wife, Irina Menako; two sons, Konstantin and Nicholas Menako; brother, Jack Menako; sister, Kathy Lewis.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Menako family.
Bobbie Evelyn Hinsley
Bobbie Evelyn Hinsley , of Nashville, formerly of Tullahoma, passed this life on Monday, March 8 th , 2021 at her home at the age of 93. Mrs. Hinsley was born in Henderson, Texas to the late Wilford and Mattie Wade Harris. She was a long-time and devoted member of First Baptist Church in Tullahoma and loved her church family dearly. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hinsley was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Lawrence Melvyn “Mel” Hinsley; and one son, Dr. Neil H. Hinsley. She is survived by her son, Larry Hinsley and his wife Karol; three grandchildren, Randall Hinsley and his wife Brittany, Angela Gale and her husband Cory, and Jill Hinsley; four great-grandchildren, Clark Copeland, Brooklyn Hinsley, Annaleese Gale and David Gale; one sister, Carolyn Barnett and her husband Earl; and her sister-in-law, Bell Hinsley. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 11 th , 2021 from 10:00-11:00am with the funeral to immediately follow at 11:00am with Pastor Joe Stegall officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Providence Baptist Church, 1668 Sunset Road, Nolensville, Tennessee. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Shelbyville police investigating murder-suicide
The Shelbyville Police Department is investigating a possible murder-suicide that occurred in the parking lot of Oak Knoll apartments located at 1304 Union Street. Police were dispatched to the scene shortly after 5:00pm Monday when 911 operators received a call of shots being fired. Upon arrival, police discovered two male subjects deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
Based on witness statements and evidence at the scene, investigators believe John Jaykus, age 47, of Shelbyville found his wife in the company of a male co-worker. As his wife and the co-worker arrived at Oak Knoll apartments John Jaykus exited his vehicle and approached the male passenger.
The male passenger was shot and killed before Jaykus turned the gun on himself. The name of the deceased victim will be released after all next of kin have been notified.
If you have any information regarding this offense please call Lt. Charles Merlo.
Winchester PD asking for help to identify subject
The Winchester Police Department is investigating an incident in its jurisdiction and is asking for the public’s help identifying an individual.
Police are asking for help identifying the person below. If you have information, contact detective Ryan Fuller at 931-967-3840 or Crimestoppers at 931-962-4636.
Truth in Sentencing bill to go before TN criminal justice committee Wednesday
Tennessee House Bill 1047 requires any person convicted of violent or sexual offenses that historically target women and children to serve their full sentencing term as assigned by a jury or judge.
While House Bill 1047 does not remove judicial discretion, it ensures that parole or probation are not options for those found guilty of crimes that fall into these categories of offenses. This legislation strengthens protections for victims and their families by ensuring offenders serve their full sentence.
House Bill 1047 advances to Criminal Justice Committee for consideration on March 10. For information, here.
Coffee County authorities warn residents about rash of car burglaries
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is advising the public to be on the lookout after a recent spike in car break-ins.
According to CCSD, there have been several vehicle burglaries in various areas of Coffee County over the last several days. Investigators are following numerous leads and request that the public be vigilant and proactive. Please remove all valuables from your vehicles when not in use, especially at night and secure your vehicle.
If you have any information regarding this recent rash of burglaries, please contact Investigator Brandon Reed 931-570-4191 or Stephen Sharketti 931-570-4423
SOFTBALL: Lady Rockets get walk-off win in the seventh
With the bases loaded and the scored tied at five in the bottom of the seventh and the bases loaded, Westwood Lady Rocket seventh grader Shaylee Meadows proved the moment was not too big for her.
Meadows made contact and outran an infield single to send Lily Norman across the plate and give the Lady Rockets a 6-5 walk-off win against Huntland. This was a game you heard live on Thunder Radio as part of the Peoples Bank & Trust Hometown Sports Series.
Westwood needed the late-inning heroics after Huntland mustered up four runs in the sixth inning to tie what was a 5-1 game.
The bottom of the Lady Rocket batting order did a lot of damage against Huntland. Kylie Evans reached on a fielders choice and came around to score in the second. Meanwhile, Madison Waller singled and later scored. In the fifth, Addi Teal also reached and scored. Paisley Campbell reached on an error and scored, also in the fifth.
Norman scored twice for Westwood. Once in the first and the game-winner in the seventh. She also doubled and was left stranded in the second.
Norman picked up the win in the circle – striking out 15 Huntland batters.
The win improves Westwood to 2-1 on the season.
BASEBALL: Rockets rout Huntland 13-3
Westwood got four solid innings out of Trevor Jesse and consistent hitting at the plate to pull away from Huntland in a 13-3 win Monday night in Manchester.
Davis McKenzie, Brayden Trail and Owen Whitsett all picked up two RBIs at the plate to lead the Rocket offensive attack. Whitsett finished with a pair of hits.
Meanwhile, Jesse worked 4 innings on the mound and picked up the win for the Rockets with help from a solid defense.
The win evens the Rockets record to 1-1 on the season. They will travel to Huntland Tuesday for a 5:30 p.m. first pitch.
BASEBALL: Pippenger, Neel homer as CMS Raiders thump Warren County
Coffee Middle School’s Red Raider baseball team got home runs from Cole Pippenger and Colter Neel on its way to a 15-3 blowout win Monday afternoon at Warren County Middle School.
Pippenger homered in the first and the Raiders added six runs in the fourth to put the game out of reach.
Evan Kirby picked up the win on the mound for Coffee Middle – working five innings for the Raiders. He allowed just one hit and struck out 10 Pioneer batters.
In total, CMS put 9 hits on the board.
The win improves the Raiders to 3-0 on the season. They will turn around and host Warren County at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
PREP SPORTS SCHEDULE: March 9, 2021
| 3/9/21 | 5 p.m. | CMS | Baseball | Warren Couty | Home |
| 3/9/21 | 5:30 p.m. | WMS | Baseball | Huntland | Away |
| ***3/9/21 | 4:15 p.m. | CMS | Soccer | North | Home |
| 3/9/21 | 5 p.m. | CMS | Softball | Warren County | Home |
*** Peoples Bank & Trust Hometown Sports Series broadcast on Thunder Radio! Listen beginning at 4:05 p.m. 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, thunder1320.com and on the Manchester Go Smartphone app.