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Al White Motors Raising Money for a deceased Mother that died in a Car Accident
Al White Motors in Manchester hired a young lady to work in their office three weeks ago. She was 29 years old and a mother of 7 month old twins. She was involved in a terrible accident Thursday and passed away Monday morning. She leaving behind a husband and two babies. Her name was Kelly Owens from Estill Springs. Al White Motors is raising funds for the husband for any expenses that he may have. They are going to try and raise as much as they can for the family. Al White Motors is conducting a raffle for an Orion cooler. Tickets are $10 each and you can pick them up at Al White Ford Lincoln. Any help you can give would be appreciated but certainly not expected. Thanks for any help. Retail value on cooler is $419. Thanks to The Sportsman’s Corner for the great deal on the cooler.
4/15/17–Linda Mae Nippers
Linda Mae Nippers, age 67, died at home on April 10, 2017 after battling a terminal illness of lung and brain cancer.
She was born in Manchester, TN to Elvin and Beatrice Darnell. She graduated from Manchester Central High School in 1968. On October 7, 1977 she married her best friend and the love of her life, Jimmy Carl Nippers.
She lived in Manchester, TN for most of her life and worked at PCA and Medical Home Health for many years, until she became a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, baking and spending lots of time with her family and dog, Rosie. She had the kindest heart and so much wisdom, and anyone who knew her always felt a special connection to her. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. She was also a very spiritual person, who found peace and comfort in her relationship with God.
Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Nippers who resides in Manchester, TN; her daughter Kristie Briggs (Farris) – Atlanta, GA; her daughter, Laura Nippers – Walls, MS; and step-son, Jimboe Nippers (Mandy) – Murfreesboro, TN. Her surviving sisters include: Joy Broadrick (Mike) – Manchester, TN; Patsy Motes (Terry) – Ball Ground, GA; and Juanita Lawler (Casey) – Cumming, GA. Her surviving brothers include: Billy Darnell (Kim) – Manchester, TN and Ricky Darnell – Emerson, Georgia. Her surviving grandchildren include: Quentin, Maegan and Alex Carnley; Lynsey and Madison Nippers; Roger and Justin Pruitt. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Beatrice Darnell; her father, Elvin Darnell; sisters, Faye Selvage and Nancy Coe; and brother, Jesse Melton.
A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in honor of Linda Nippers to the American Cancer Society.
Thanks to all of her family, friends and caregivers for their love, help and support.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Nippers Family.
CHS Baseball Falls to Columbia on Tuesday
Nathaniel Tate of CHS baseball
The Red Raider baseball team traveled to Columbia for a key district matchup with the Lions on Tuesday afternoon. After taking a 2 to nothing lead in the first inning on a Nathaniel Tate home run, Coffee County could not hold off the Lions. The Red Raiders fell 9 to 6 in the district matchup in Columbia.
Tate’s 2 run homer gave Coffee County a lead in the top of the first but Columbia quickly tied it in the bottom of the 1st. Columbia got their first lead of the game with a 2 run 3rd inning only to see Coffee County tie the game in the 4th. The Lions exploded for 4 runs in the bottom of the 4th to take a lead they would not surrender.
Coffee County was led in hitting by Noah Anderson who had 3 hits including a double. Tate finished with the home run and 3 RBI while Cade Giles had a double and a single. Davis Green took the hard luck loss as he was hurt by 3 unearned runs while striking out 5 in 3 innings. Hayden Skipper pitched the final 3 innings getting 6 strikeouts while allowing only 2 hits.
The Raiders return home on Wednesday for the second game of the district series. Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you the broadcast. First pitch is at 6 PM, Lucky Knott will bring you the pregame show beginning at 5:50.
CHS Soccer Fends Off Franklin County in District Road Win
Breyer Taylor of CHS soccer [Photo by Pascal Randolph]
Taylor poked a rebound out of a crowd of people in the 56th minute for the first goal of the game as Coffee County crashed the net. The senior added his second goal in the 58th minute to allow Coffee County to claim their second district win of the year and remain perfect in district play.
The Red Raiders return home on Thursday night for Senior Night as they play host to Lawrence County. The match begins at 6 PM with the Senior Night activities to take place around 5:30 at the Raider Soccer Field
CHS Tennis Splits with Shelbyville on Tuesday
Grey Riddle of CHS tennis
The Coffee Central High School tennis teams traveled to Shelbyville on Tuesday for a rematch with the Eagles and Eaglettes. Much like Monday’s home match, the 2 squads split the decision. The Red Raiders dropped the Eagles 5 to 2 while the Lady Raiders were swept by the Eaglettes.
The Red Raiders got wins in singles play from Grey Riddle(8 to 5), Reid Lawrence(8-6), Shlip Patel(8-2) and Jonah Rollman(8-2). In doubles action, the team of Joseph Sadler and Shlip Patel won their match 8 to 6. The win improves the boys record to 5 and 1 on the season.
The Raider netters return home on Thursday when they welcome Columbia to their home courts at the Raider Academy. The match will be a girls only matchup and is set for 4 PM.
Westwood Soccer Blanks North Franklin
Elliot Sain of Westwood soccer
The Westwood soccer team welcomed North Franklin to Dyer-Bouldin Field on Tuesday night for a non-conference friendly with the Gators. The Rockets made the most of their only goal, and a North Franklin own goal grabbing the 2 to 0 win over North.
Lucas Workman nailed the only goal for Westwood as he found the back of the net in the 51st minute. Angel Gonzalez got the assist for the Rockets. Westwood was awarded a corner kick in the final minute that North accidently knocked in past their keeper. Elliot Sain was credited with the assist. Brody Todd was perfect in goal as Westwood improved to 7 and 4 on the season. Westwood is back in action on Wednesday night as they welcome Tullahoma to town. Opening kick is set for 6 PM.
Westwood Softball Falls to Moore County
Aleayia Barnes of Westwood softball
The Westwood softball team put their perfect conference record on the line on Tuesday at Moore County. The Lady Rockets were held to two hits in the game as the Lady Raiders of Moore County captured the 7 to 0 win.
Moore County scored single runs in the 1st and 2nd innings before netting 3 runs in the 3rd inning to seize the advantage. The Lady Rockets were stymied at the plate as Kara Beth Patton had a single in the 2nd inning and Aleayia Barnes singled in the 3rd. Both runners were thrown out on the basepaths to end any possible Westwood rally. Westwood returns home on Thursday for a conference game with Liberty. First pitch is set for 5 PM at Lady Rocket Field.
CCMS Tennis Sweeps Warren County
Jayden Talley of CCMS tennis
The Coffee County Middle School tennis teams welcomed Warren County to their home courts at the Raider Academy on Tuesday. The Raiders and Lady Raiders each ran their season records to 4 and 0 on the year with straight sweeps of the visiting Pioneers. The Lady Raiders won 9 to 0 while the Red Raiders claimed an 8 to 0 win.
In girls’ play, the Lady Raiders won all 6 singles matches and all 3 doubles matches for the match win. The Lady Raiders performance was so dominant that they only dropped 5 games in the 9 matches. Singles winners were Sydney Bell (6 to 1), Jayda Wright(6-0), Marley Perry(6-0), Anna Amado(6-0), Lucy Riddle(6-0) and Wren Lawson(6-0). The doubles teams of Paige Meadows & Kylie Millaway(6-3) Aubri Leigh Holder & Laila Knox(6-0) and Maryanne Walker & Claire Rondolet(6-1) swept the Warren County doubles teams.
Sydney Bell of CCMS tennis
In boys’ play, Jayden Talley(6-2), Luke Irwin(6-0), Landon Booth(6-2), Tyler Rigney(6-0) and Loren Hansen(6-1) got singles wins. Irwin and Talley teamed up in doubles play to get a 6 to 3 decision while Booth and Rigney won 6 to 2
The Coffee Middle tennis teams hit the road on Thursday when they travel to Marshall County to take on Lewisburg. First serve is set for 4 PM.
CCMS Soccer Blanks White County
Hayden Hargrove of CCMS soccer
The Coffee County Middle School soccer team welcomed White County to their home pitch on Tuesday for a non-conference match-up. After a scoreless first half, Coffee County found the back of the net 4 times in the second half to claim a 4 to 0 win.
Aiden Abellana scored a pair of goals, including one off of a penalty kick. Hayden Hargrove netted the other 2 goals for the Red Raiders who won their 3rd match in a row.
The Raiders will be back in action on Wednesday when they welcome South Franklin to CCMS. Opening kick is set for 5 PM.
Westwood Tennis Splits with Tullahoma
The Westwood tennis teams traveled to Tullahoma on Tuesday. The young Rocket teams continued to show improvement on the year taking on a talented Wildcat squad. The Lady Rockets won their match 4 to 3 while the Rockets fell 3 to 4.
In girls’ play, Lauren Perry and Callie Roper won their singles matches and Westwood also got the benefit of a forfeit in singles. In doubles play, the team of Perry and Patricia Barrera captured a match win.
For the Rockets, Jonathan Welch and Trevor Bellamy captured singles wins. The doubles team of Welch and J.C. Crouch captured a doubles match win.
The Westwood netters are off until April 28th when they take on Coffee County Middle at the Raider Academy. First serve is set for 4 PM.