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Danny Wayne Clark
Danny Wayne Clark, age 63 of Decherd, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. A native of Franklin County, he was born in Winchester on August 21, 1960. Upon completion of his degree at the Institute of Electronic Technology in Paducah, Kentucky, he moved to Rochester, New York to begin his career and start a family. He returned to his beloved Franklin County in 2006. Before his retirement, Danny was employed as a project manager for Global Crossing in telecommunications, where he was instrumental in the transitioning from analog and switchboard operations to digital calling across the world. A “High-Tech Redneck,” he could do anything he put his mind to from electronics, building, and mechanics. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding horses and motorcycles, as well as working on his small farm and doing carpentry projects. His acts of kindness and ability to entertain with his countless stories and antics, as well as his charismatic personality will be remembered by his family and friends. Danny was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Roland A. Clark. Danny is survived by his mother, Dimple Clark; daughter, Shelby Clark (fiancé, Austin Cupp); siblings, Bobby (Jan) Clark, Eddie (Pat) Clark, Thomas (Deena) Clark, Rebecca Clark Kirby, and Kenneth Clark; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 11am-1pm on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Interment will be at Owens Chapel Cemetery. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222.
Decherd Alderman and Wife Arrested Facing Drug Charges and Possible Murder Charges
At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch. The 12th Judicial Drug Task Force began investigating the overdose deaths of William Horton and Miles Kincaid, which occurred in Franklin County on April 21, 2022. The current DTF investigation began after investigators with the Decherd Police Department uncovered new evidence in the case. Based on the investigation, DTF agents have charged Justin and Paige Stubblefield with one count of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance. Justin Stubblefield, who is an Alderman for the City of Decherd, was also charged with one count of money laundering based on the financial transactions that occurred during the distribution of the oxycodone.
Tims Ford moving toward ‘Signature Lake’ status
Franklin County moved one step closer on June 26 to having Tims Ford become a Bill Dance Signature Lake with a special sign being unveiled at the soon-to-be-replaced docks in Winchester City Park. The Bill Dance Signature Lakes initiative is a collaborative effort among the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Tennessee...
Fentanyl Case Leads to Second-Degree Murder Charge against Franklin County Man
Robert Lee Nevin was arrested on Tuesday by Franklin County deputies for two grand jury indictments, second-degree murder, and manufacture, sell, or delivery of a controlled substance. This arrest was the result of a fentanyl-related overdose investigation. Nevin was also arrested a little over three months ago for being in...
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