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April Kelly Sparks
April Kelly Sparks of Rock Island passed this life on Saturday, April 18,
2020 at the age of 29. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later time.*
April was the daughter of Greg Kelly of West Virginia and Carolyn Kelley
Yates (Tim) of Rock Island. She was an “Outdoors Girl” and enjoyed hiking,
camping and four wheeling.*
In addition to her parents, she is survived by husband, Raymond Sparks of
Manchester; sons, Tristan Alexander O’Neal and Elijah Wayne Crouch;
daughter, Willow Raelynn Sparks and sister, Crystal Kelly of FL.*
Who Will the Titans Pick? A Tour of 50 Mock Drafts – Just Three Days Before the NFL Draft
It’s almost here – the NFL Draft is now just three days away.
The Titans joined teams across the NFL on Monday for a practice mock draft, before the real deal takes place beginning on Thursday night. The 29th overall pick of the first round belongs to the Titans.
Thunder Radio will carry the Titans Radio Network broadcast of the first 3 rounds of the draft on Thursday and Friday. Live coverage will begin at 7 PM on Thursday with Round #1. Coverage of Rounds 2 and 3 will begin at 6 PM on Friday. Thunder Radio is your exclusive home for the Titans Radio Network in Coffee County.
Let’s take another tour of the mock drafts to see what 50 analysts think the Titans will do ….
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com: Marlon Davidson, DT, Auburn
Peter King, NBC Sports: Isaiah Wilson, OT, Georgia
Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times: Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Peter Schrager, NFL Network: Isaiah Wilson, OT, Georgia
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com: Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State
Steve Palazzolo, Pro Football Focus: Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
Mel Kiper, Jr, ESPN: Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State
Charles Davis, NFL.com: Josh Jones, OT, Houston
Pat Kirwan, SIRIUSXM: Austin Jackson, OT, USC
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: Ross Blacklock, DL, TCU
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus: Marlon Davidson, DT, Auburn
John McClain, Houston Chronicle: Yetur Gross-Matos, DE/OLB, Penn State
Chad Reuter, NFL.com: Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
Jenny Vrentas, Sports Illustrated: Marlon Davidson, DT, Auburn
Will Brinson, CBS Sports: Marlon Davidson, DT, Auburn
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: Zack Baun, Edge, Wisconsin
John Glennon, The Athletic: DT Marlon Davidson, DT, Auburn
Dane Brugler, The Athletic: Yetur Gross-Matos, DE/OLB, Penn State
Steve Serby, New York Post: Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Roy Larking, Sports Illustrated: Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU
Joe Schad, Palm Beach Post: Yetur Gross-Matos, DE/OLB, Penn State
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports: Jeremy Chinn, S, Southern Illinois
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated: Yetur Gross-Matos, DE/OLB, Penn State
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports: Neville Gallimore, DL, Oklahoma
Walter Cherepinsky, Walter Football: A.J. Epenesa, Edge, Iowa
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union Tribune: Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: Josh Jones, OT, Houston
Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle: Josh Jones, OT, Houston
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports: Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah
Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune: Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State
John Breech, CBS Sports: A.J. Epenesa, Edge, Iowa
Joel Klatt, FOX Sports: Austin Jackson, OT, USC
Conor Orr, Sports Illustrated: Austin Jackson, OT, USC
Jim Miller, SIRIUSXM: Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Turron Davenport, ESPN: Jeff Gladney, CB, ESPN
John Clayton, Washington Post: Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU
Todd McShay, ESPN: Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
Cory Curtis, WKRN: Zack Baun, Edge, Wisconsin
Maurice Jones-Drew, NFL.com: Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
Matt Miller, Bleacher Report: Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah
Cynthia Freland, NFL.com: Yetur Gross-Matos, DE/OLB, Penn State
Nate Davis, USA Today: Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Clarence Hill, Dallas Star Telegram: Terrell Lewis, DE, Alabama
Corey Parson, Sports Illustrated: Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU
Ryan O’Halloran, Denver Post: Austin Jackson, OT, USC
Charley Casserly, NFL.com: Josh Jones, OT, Houston
C.J. Doon, Baltimore Sun: Josh Jones, OT, Houston
D. Orlando Ledbetter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor
Lance Zierlein, CBS Sports: Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU
Preds Official Podcast: Joining Crispy’s Corner
The NHL and other sports leagues comment on the possibility of returning to empty arenas. Preds broadcaster and former NHL player and coach Terry Crisp joins the show. Plus, Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten take a look at the Predators’ pending UFAs and RFAs.
- Updates from the NHL as the 2019-20 season pause finishes its fifth week
- Hear from Predators General Manager David Poile on the NHL’s pause
- Interview with Preds Broadcaster Terry Crisp
- Discussing Nashville’s pending UFAs and RFAs
- Answering your Twitter questions
Visit NashvillePredators.com/Podcast to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Spotify and others.
Watch These 10 Fun Braves Games Right Now
While the 2020 season is on hold, fans still have plenty of opportunities to satisfy their baseball cravings.
Every single MLB game from the past two seasons is available, for free, on MLB.TV. That equates to more than 4,800 games, including regular season and postseason, from 2018 and ‘19.
This dive into the archives is free to all users, on any supported device, with zero blackout restrictions. Simply visit MLB.TV for details or download the MLB App on your favorite device.
There is no shortage of viewing options, whether you prefer to relive the ups and downs of your favorite team’s season or discover something you might have missed the first time around. There are fantastic individual performances, dramatic October classics, and much more. There’s also a large collection of classic games available on YouTube.
To help fans find a place to start amid those two seasons’ worth of baseball, we’ve curated the top 10 games for each of the 30 teams. Here is a recommended viewing guide for the Braves.
May 20, 2018: Braves 10, Marlins 9: A six-run ninth
Facing a 9-4 deficit entering the bottom of the ninth, the Braves staged a six-run rally that Dansby Swanson capped with an RBI single after fouling a couple of 99-mph fastballs.
July 29, 2018: Braves 4, Dodgers 1: A near no-no
As Chipper Jones was being inducted in Cooperstown, Sean Newcomb was flirting with history in Atlanta. The lefty came within one strike of no-hitting the Dodgers during this masterpiece.
Aug. 14, 2018: Braves 10, Marlins 6: Acuña Again
Ronald Acuña Jr. began the first two-homer game of his career with a third straight leadoff homer. This marked the end of the stretch during which he homered eight times over eight games.
Sept. 9, 2018: Braves 9, D-backs 5: Swanson’s save
Swanson ended a key 10-inning thriller in Arizona by denying Nick Ahmed’s attempt to score from second base on a bouncer the Braves’ shortstop unexpectedly snared behind second base.
April 20, 2019: Braves 8, Indians 7: Cleveland comeback
Down 7-1 through six innings, the Braves drew up two more runs in the seventh before constructing a memorable five-run ninth at the end of a long, cold doubleheader in Cleveland.
June 14, 2019: Braves 9, Phillies 8: McCann caps comeback
The Braves tallied five runs over the final two innings, including three with two outs in the ninth. Brian McCann ended this thriller in celebratory fashion.
June 1, 2018: Braves 4, Nationals 0: Folty’s gem
Mike Foltynewicz produced a two-hit shutout and the Braves halted a pitchers’ duel by erupting against Stephen Strasburg in the seventh.
Sept. 5, 2019: Braves 4, Nationals 2: Max effort
Given a 2-0 first-inning lead against Strasburg, Max Fried began a key four-game series by limiting the Nationals to one hit over seven innings
June 12, 2019: Braves 8, Pirates 7: Riley’s big night
Austin Riley tripled during a three-run first and hit a game-tying, ninth-inning homer that set the stage for Ozzie Albies’ walk-off double in the 11th.
May 29, 2018: Braves 7, Mets 6: Another walk-off
One day after Charlie Culberson had doomed the Mets with a walk-off homer in the first game of a doubleheader, Johan Camargo delivered his own game-ending blast to complete a late three-run rally.
Mark Bowman has covered the Braves for MLB.com since 2001.
4/22/20– Velma Fults Arnold
A private graveside service for Mrs. Velma Fults Arnold, age 85, of Hillsboro, TN, will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at Stephenson Cemetery with Bro. Jack Nance officiating. Mrs. Arnold passed from this life on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Velma was born in Alto, TN, on July 24, 1934, the daughter of the late Bailey and Lillie Perry. Before her retirement she worked for Eden’s Industries. Velma enjoyed spending time outside in her flower garden and vegetable garden. She loved spending time with her family above everything, especially getting quality time with her grandchildren. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
In addition to her parents, Velma is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Issac Floyd Fults; one son, Timothy Floyd Fults; one grandson, Harold Fults, Jr.; one daughter-in-law, Kaye Fults; one brother, Paul Perry. She is survived by her three sons, Richard Fults (Sharon), Harold Fults, and Randy Fults; two daughters, Charlotte Lafever (Kevin) and Regina Womack (Terry); seventeen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in Velma’s name to Compassus Hospice, 1805 N. Jackson Street, Suite 11, Tullahoma, TN 37388.
Paula R. Doman
Mrs. Paula R. Doman, age 79, of Manchester, passed from this life on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Paula was born in Escanaba, Michigan, on September 26, 1940, to the late Irving and Vivian Brasser. She was a member of the Women of Moose Chapter 869 in McMinnville, TN, and Meat Cutters Union #546. Paula loved to travel everywhere from the mountains to the Caribbean Sea with her friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
In addition to her parents, Paula is also preceded in death by her first husband, William Fred Mitchell; second husband, Roger Doman; one son, Duane Mitchell; three brothers, Jim Brasser, Preston Brasser, and Butch Brasser; one sister, Thelma Dennis. She is survived by her loving children, Daniel Mitchell, Dennis Mitchell, and Dwana Phelan (John); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one special friend, Pat Panter.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in Paula’s name to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203, Mooseheart, www.mooseheart.org, or the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Paula’s honor at a later date.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Doman family.
You may sign the online guestbook at www.coffeecountyfuneralchapel.com.
Marvin “Bubba” Timothy Swoape
Marvin “Bubba” Timothy Swoape of Manchester passed this life on Friday,
April 17, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital at the age of 54.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2 PM Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Adam
Duncan Cemetery.*
*Mr. Swoape was a native of Coffee County. He enjoyed spending time with
his son and grandchildren, writing poetry and working on cars. He was also
a talented artist.*
*He was preceded in death by son, Bryan Swoape and step-father, Wilford
“Tom” Thomas Eley.*
*Mr. Swoape is survived by his mother, Bessie Stacy (Bud) of Manchester;
son, Timothy Adam Swoape of McMinnville; sisters, Tammy Ferrell (Heath) of
Lynchburg, LeAnn Marshall of Winchester and Polly “P J” Blair of
Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Taygan, Taysha and Trinity Swoape and life
long friend, Lisa Bryan Holder (Sean) of McMinnville.*
Westwood Basketball Coach Jerry Brown Appears on Coffee Coaches Show
New Westwood Middle School boys’ basketball coach Jerry Brown was a guest on Saturday’s Coffee Coaches Show. Brown, who was named to the position last week, served as an assistant coach at Coffee County Central High School last season. Coach Brown reiterated his desire to prepare his players for an easy transition to high school basketball. Coach Brown also expressed his gratitude for this opportunity.
You can hear the complete interview by downloading the Coffee Coaches Show broadcast. The Coffee Coaches Show is heard each Saturday live from the showroom of Al White Ford/Lincoln. The Coffee Coaches Show is broadcast exclusively on Thunder Radio beginning at 10 AM.
Is There Still a Chance the Titans Sign Jadeveon Clowney? GM Jon Robinson Answers the Question
On a conference call with reporters back on April 1st, Titans general manager Jon Robinson indicated the team has some interest in free agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney.
It wasn’t an April Fools’ Day joke.
Over two weeks later, however, the former Seahawks and Texans pass rusher remains in the market.
On Friday morning, while appearing on a special live episode of the Official Titans Podcast with Voice of the Titans Mike Keith and Amie Wells, Robinson was asked if there’s still a chance the team signs Clowney.
“We’ll see,” Robinson said. “Like I said a couple of weeks ago, we’ve had some discussions there and we’ve had some dialogue back and forth. You never close the door on anything.”
Clowney played his first five NFL seasons with the Texans before being traded to Seattle prior to the 2019 season.
Clowney, 27, suffered a core muscle injury during the 2019 season, and he had surgery earlier this offseason.
Clowney has 32 sacks in six NFL seasons, but he had just three sacks in 13 games last season. He added 1.5 sacks in Seattle’s two playoff games.
During the conference call on April 1, Robinson said Clowney’s health has been a topic of conversation.
“As I said earlier, I don’t think there’s anything imminent in the works,” Robinson said of Clowney on Friday. “But we’ll continue to try and work though things and see how they go.”