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James Edward Partin
James E. Partin (Jimmy), age 77 of Hillsboro, TN passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born March 7, 1947, to the late Edd and Wilma S. Partin. Also preceded in death by his sisters, Jennie Gould (Tom) and Joanna Freeze (Grady). He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Betty Blair Partin; son, Chad (Leann) Partin; daughters, Monica (Scott) Gambill; Amber Reed; grandchildren, Maggie Partin; Will Partin; Lilly Gambill; and special family members Matthew (Teri) Dziadkowiec. Jimmy was a high school graduate of the infamous Manchester Central High School Class of 1965, then went on to graduate from MTSU with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. He is also an MTSU Ag Hall of Fame. Jimmy retired after 40 years with the State of Tennessee as an Environmentalist. He was a long-time deacon of Prairie Plains Baptist Church. He was involved in multiple business partnerships and a pure-Bred Swine producer. After his retirement, he assisted with property developments. He loved God, family, puzzles, tractors, Coca-Cola collection, westerns and various collectables. He was an avid lover of all things MTSU and Red Raider Basketball. Visitation with the family will be held at First Baptist Church, 1006 Hillsboro Blvd., Manchester, TN on Monday, July 8, 2024, from 4pm – 8pm. Service will be held Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 11am at First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Sportsman and Business Charity Organization or Prairie Plains Baptist Church.
Manchester Police Attempting to Identify Two People in Fraud Case
The Manchester Police Department is attempting to identify two people of interest in reference to Theft of Property over $1,000 and Credit Card Fraud. The incident occurred on June 21, 2024. If anyone knows the identity of either person you are asked to contact Manchester Police Investigator Ben Sneed at...
Thunder Radio To Host Political Forum Thursday, July 11th; schedule announced
Thunder Radio’s political forum for the upcoming August General Election will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024. In a format similar to past years, Thunder Radio will welcome candidates involved in contested races. The event will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at “The Church at...
Kool Club fish fry set for July 20
The Kool Club will hold its annual fundraiser fish fry on July 20 in Tullahoma with proceed going toward the Kenneth Toney Scholarship at Middle Tennessee State University. The fish fry will be held at 215 Johnson Lane from noon to 6 p.m. with fish plates on sale for $10, fish sandwiches being offered for $8 and beverages available for $1.
Happy Birthday America: Tullahoma celebrates Independence Day
Thousands braved the oppressive July heat to pack the high school baseball field for the annual Tullahoma Regional Independence Celebration Wednesday evening and enjoyed music, food, activities and one of middle Tennessee’s best fireworks shows.
Penguins top Fayetteville in final home meet
The Winchester Penguins hosted the Fayetteville Area Swim Team Tuesday at the Winchester Swimplex and closed out their regular season with a close team win. The Penguins recorded 41 first-place finishes for the day and also took second place in 21 total events for the meet.
Decherd OKs final budget with water-rate reduction
The Decherd Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the city’s final 2024-25 budget on June 25 in a 3-0 vote after reducing what had been a 62 percent property-tax increase to 26 percent with individual departments making across-the-board cutbacks to reach the targeted goal. Aldermen Larry Fraley, Glenn Summers...
Easy’s to offer low-cost spay and neuter
A Tracy City facility aimed at helping the residents and animals in our area is expanding. Easy’s Dog Shelter will be adding low-cost spay and neuter to its services in the community. “We are in the process of building a spay and neuter clinic,” said owner Andy Wostal, who...
Gateway to knowledge set to reopen
Almost a year after shutting down, Tracy City Library is set to reopen July 25 with a new director and a new location. In early June, Tracy City resident Michelle Munro-Charles became the new director of the library, which is now located in the annex adjacent to the old Grundy County High School building.
2024 state tournament winner
Ryleigh Schild, who played her first year of softball this season in Gruetli-Laager, was selected to play on the Rage all-star team. The group participated in and won last weekend’s 6U Tennessee Dizzy Dean State Tournament in Chattanooga. She is the daughter of Keisha and Jared Schild, of Monteagle.
Tullahoma native serves in submarine force
Justin Gore graduated from Tullahoma High School in 2006. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Tullahoma. “My hometown taught me that caring for people was important being dependable and accountable have been the foundation to my success in the Navy,” said Gore. “I worked as a grocery bagger at Bi-Lo, a courtesy associate at Walmart, an extra hand with Morse lawn services loaded trucks for Coca-Cola and retail at Hibbett’s.”
Obituaries in July 4, 2024, edition
BALLARD, Linda Faye Russell, was the eleventh of eleven children, born into a poor but loving home on the outskirts of Birmingham, Alabama. A coal miner’s daughter, she endured a very crowded three-room house with no indoor plumbing and a trifling yard rooster that tormented her as a young girl, which is probably why she grew up to be as tough as she was. Beautiful, smart and athletic, Linda was a majorette and a prom queen in high school, but she could have easily played on the varsity baseball team if girls had been allowed back in the day. She married her high-school sweetheart, Bob, and worked for Auburn University to put him through grad school. With a sharp mind and a kind heart, Linda was well suited to become an educator and a church youth leader, working at times with kindergarteners, special needs children and the young people at Winchester’s First United Methodist Church. But some of her favorite memories were on the baseball diamond and the football gridiron, cheering for her own kids and the children of her good friends, even though they might be on opposing teams. Linda never missed a game, and she would gladly step in to pitch for batting practice. She had a wicked curveball. Linda traveled the world with her husband and two sons, visiting over 30 countries and even circumnavigating the globe once. Although she made many wonderful friends while living in Saudi Arabia, her favorite country was England, where she loved sipping beer shandies and schooling the locals in weekly pub trivia. Once, car sick from a lorry ride in London, she famously threw up on the steps of Buckingham Palace. And she always thought that was hilarious. She doted on her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She played a solid match of tennis and a brilliant game of bridge. She loved her family and friends fiercely. And she could build a campfire like no one’s business. About her own mother’s death, Linda always said that she would like to go the same way – peacefully in her sleep. And, true to form, that’s exactly what she did. Although Linda had many exciting adventures throughout her life, she loved those early years at Auburn like no other. She always thought of the university as her first real home, and it is to Auburn that she has requested to return. Even as ashes. War Eagle, Mom. War Eagle. Linda leaves behind her loving sons, Mike and Steve, and their spouses, both named Angela; seven grandchildren, Zack, John (Hayley), Sylas, Ben, Claire, Jasper and Caroline; two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Jackson; her sister, Edna; along with countless cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Please join the family in service and celebration of Linda’s life on Sunday, July 7, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Winchester, Tennessee. While Linda enjoyed flower arrangements, she wouldn’t have wanted everyone to make a fuss with that. But she did give generously to those programs that helped feed the hungry, especially children. So, if you feel inclined to honor Linda with something beautiful, please make it a donation to your local food bank or the Winchester First United Methodist School Backpack Program. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.
BoMA restricts allocation of public funds
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen have passed an ordinance proposed to prohibit allocation of public funds to for-profit organizations, religious or politically affiliated organizations and organizations that are in any way involved in adult entertainment as defined by state code in two readings during their June meetings. The ordinance,...
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...
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