On November 2, 2019, at 7:29 p.m., Center Police Corporal S. Thornburgh and Reserve Officer K Sage were dispatched to an Auto-Pedestrian Incident in front of Napa in the 800 block of Hurst Street. Officers arrived at the scene and discovered through investigation that a Gray Ford pickup, Northbound (which was still at the scene) had struck a pedestrian who was attempting to cross Hurst St.  The pedestrian was identified as Tamoya Gentry DOB 6-4-1985.

 

EMS arrived on the scene and found no signs of life. Justice of the Peace Marla Denby was called to the scene, where Gentry was pronounced deceased. Community Funeral Home arrived on the scene and transported Gentry.

This case is presently under investigation.

 

A candlelight vigil will be held on Tuesday, November 5 at 6 p.m. on the square in Timpson for Tamoya Gentry. Gentry's services are being handled by the Community Funeral Home of Center.