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A Pair of CCMS Football Players named to All Conference Team
![Marshall Haney(left) and Kyle Farless(right) were named to the CTC All-Conference team on Saturday [Photo by Andrea Farless]](http://www.thunder1320.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CTC-Football-All-Confernce-2016.jpg)
Marshall Haney(left) and Kyle Farless(right) were named to the CTC All-Conference team on Saturday [Photo by Andrea Farless]
Haney was the leading rusher and scorer for Coffee County this year. “Marshall’s role changed throughout season as we used him as the Wildcat quarterback” said Coffee County Middle School football coach Bryan Morgan. “He did a good job of reading defenses” added Morgan.
Farless was the leading receiver for CCMS this year as he began the year as a wide receiver and safety. “Kyle played a lot of different roles for us as he moved around as needed on offense and defense” said Morgan. Farless ended up playing running back and some quarterback on passing downs. “On defense, Kyle moved from safety into the front 7 and ended up playing defensive end for us” added Morgan.
Coach Morgan also complimented the play of all his 8th graders saying “This group hung in there all season long and kept fighting as they won 2 of the last 3 games.”
10/11/16 — Amanda Thomas
Amanda Thomas, 36, a resident of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed away on October 6, 2016 in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
Amanda was born on March 30, 1980 in Muncie, Indiana to Donnie Reese and Mary Craft. She was of the Pentecostal faith and loved decorating and taking pictures.
Visitation with family members will be held on Monday evening, October 10, 2016 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in the funeral home’s chapel with burial to follow in the Gum Creek Cemetery in Franklin County, Tennessee.
Surviving Amanda are her children Aliyah Thomas and her friend Mason Wilcox of Tullahoma and Austin Thomas of Pulaski, Tennessee. Other survivors in addition to her parents are three sisters, Angie Copeland of Atlanta, Georgia, Felicia Kotowski of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Shannon McFalls of Chattanooga, Tennessee. One brother, Dakota Craft of Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia and her mother-in-law Ella Faye Wilcox Blackburn
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
Bridge Closing for 3 days Next Week
WMSR News has received information from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and local officials that the bridge over Interstate 24 on State Route 127 will be closed for repairs starting on Monday October 17, 2016 and will remain closed until Wednesday October 19, 2016.
TDOT says there will be a detour route set up via Newt Vanattia Rd to Bains Rd then back to State Route 127.
Please avoid this area in Coffee County (if possible) until repair work is completed.
Early Voting Begins Soon
If you are not registered to vote, Coffee County Election Administrator Vernita Davis reminds residents that next Tuesday, October 11th, is the deadline for registering to vote in the November 8th presidential election.
People without a driver’s license will also need more time to obtain a voter ID card.
More information is available at the Coffee County Election Commission in the Coffee County Administrative Plaza on McArthur Dr in Manchester between the hours of 8am-4:30pm M-F or call 931-723-5103.
In Manchester, residents can vote early beginning Oct 19 at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza, which is located at 1329 McArthur St., Suite 6. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The hours will be extended through 5:30 p.m. on the last day of early voting, which is Thursday, Nov. 3.
In Tullahoma, voters can cast their ballots early starting Oct 19 at the C.D. Stamps Community Center, located at 810 S. Jackson St. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The hours will be extended through 5:30 on Nov. 3.
Election Day is November 8.
The total number of registered voters in Coffee County is more than 32,000.
Study Shows No Legal Basis to Switch Federal Lands to States
The Cherokee National Forest with 85,000 acres in Carter County is protected as public land. (John Iwanski/Flickr)
U.S. Rep. Diane Black of Tennessee is on a committee in Congress working on a potential framework to transfer public lands to local control.
But a group of attorneys general in Western states has studied the legal merits of the idea – and says it won’t work.
Many people in Carter County in the northeast Tennessee might agree. They experience the benefits of public land daily, through their economy and quality of life.
County tourism director Kayla Carter says the 85,000 acres of Cherokee National Forest are a big draw.
“People come here to stay in cabins, to explore those public lands,” she points out. “If we didn’t have our public lands, we wouldn’t see as many people coming to visit and contributing to our tax base in that way.”
A report adopted by the Public Lands Subcommittee of the Conference of Western Attorneys General found little legal merit to these land transfer cases.
John Leshy, a land-use expert with the University of California’s Hastings College of the Law, says he’s followed this debate for a number of years.
“It’s not surprising from the standpoint of mainstream legal thought,” he states. “Anybody who knows anything about these issues thinks that these claims are kind of bunk.
“But it’s refreshing to have the Western AGs basically agree, and issue this report that’s saying, ‘Yes, there really is not anything to these claims.'”
According to Carter, private developers make a lot of promises of economic development in her county, but preserving the land is priceless.
“They might argue that they’re going to build something with jobs, or they might contribute in a different way, but we can’t have complete dominion over everything, all of our land,” she states. “There needs to be some preserved for future generations.”
Nationwide, outdoor recreation, natural resource conservation and historic preservation activities contribute more than $1 trillion annually to the economy.
Greer Alsup Memorial Cancer Walk to be held at Motlow State Oct. 13
A memorial cancer walk will be held on the Moore County campus of Motlow State Community College on Thursday, Oct. 13, beginning at 1:45 p.m. at the Crouch Center.
This year’s event, The Greer Alsup Memorial Cancer Walk, honors the memory of Greer Alsup, a Motlow employee of 24 years who lost her battle to cancer in June. The walk will consist of one lap around the loop road and will be culminated with a reception in the Crouch Center.
To recognize Alsup’s service and dedication to Motlow State, a ceremony will precede the walk. A tree will be planted beside a park bench outside of Crouch Center and an engraved marker will denote the many contributions made by the at-large Motlow State community.
“The legacy of Greer Alsup will continue,” said Brenda Cannon, director of special events at Motlow. “This event, which for many years Greer served as grand marshal, honors the memory of our special friend and colleague who recently lost her battle with cancer.”
Additionally a Greer Alsup Memorial Scholarship Fund is being established through the Motlow College Foundation. Contributions are being accepted.
Cancer walks raise awareness of cancer and show solidarity of support for those affected by cancer. October is breast cancer awareness month.
To make a donation to the Greer Alsup Memorial Scholarship fund please contact Lane Yoder, Motlow College Foundation director, at lyoder@mscc.edu or 931-393-1692.
Titans Dominate Dolphins in 30-17 Win
Marcus Mariota cruised, the running game bruised, and the Titans defense abused the Miami Dolphins here on Sunday.
The team’s most complete effort of the season added up to a 30-17 win at Hard Rock Stadium.
“It was a good win, a good win on the road,’’ Titans coach Mike Mularkey said. “I’m very happy for these guys and I’m very proud of these guys. I thought we played better and I thought we played more complimentary football as a team. … For the most part guys stuck together and really executed the schemes. I’m really, really proud of them.”
Mariota was sharp. He completed 20-of-29 passes for 163 yards and three touchdowns in the game, and also ran for a touchdown. His passer rating was 117.5.
Running back DeMarco Murray was a workhorse. He ran for 121 yards on 27 carries, and was part of a rushing attack that produced 235 yards on the ground. Derrick Henry added 54 yards on seven carries, and Mariota ran for 60 himself.
Most importantly, the Titans improved to 2-3 with the win. They outgained the Dolphins 398 to 200 in total yardage in the contest, and had 23 first downs compared to eight for Miami. They held the ball 36:44 of the game’s 60 minutes.
“I thought our offensive line did a great job with the blocking, and the tight ends did a hell of a job with their blocking,’’ Murray said. “It takes all 11 guys and the coaching staff to put together a great game plan. We were able to run the ball. … We just have to build on this.”
The Titans were also a force on defense.
The Titans sacked Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill six times in the contest. The team entered the contest with six sacks through four games. The Titans also picked off Tannehill twice, getting interceptions from cornerbacks Jason McCourty and safety Daimion Stafford.
“It was a good day defensively,’’ said linebacker Derrick Morgan, who had two of the sacks. “Just to be able to get out there and play loose, play with a lead, it was good. It was a whole team effort. We had great coverage, and the quarterback was holding the ball. When he holds the ball like that, we are able to get back there.
“We showed what we are capable of, but we have to build on this and keep it going. It’s just one game. We have to win back-to-back, and we are 2-3, below .500. We are headed in the right direction, but we have to build on this as a team.”
The Titans dominated play throughout, and they got out of the gate early.
Mariota’s 5-yard touchdown run gave the Titans a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. At the end of a 61-yard drive, Mariota took the snap and sprinted into the corner of the end zone.
The Dolphins tied the game early in the second quarter, however, on a 74-yard punt return by Jakeem Grant, which was made possible by some sloppy tackling from the Titans.
But the Titans answered back. A 12-play, 76-yard drive was capped off this time with a five-yard touchdown pass from Mariota to receiver Andre Johnson, which made it 14-7. The Dolphins tied it up later in the quarter, however, on a four-yard touchdown run by Jay Ajayi.
The Titans responded once again, however. After getting the ball back on their own 25-yard line at the 2-minute warning, the Titans went 75 yards on just six plays, and scored on a 20-yard touchdown pass from Mariota to tight end Delanie Walker with 47 seconds left before halftime. Mariota went 5-of-5 on the drive, with a 21-yard run.
“From prior games, you have seen we don’t put our heads down when the other teams make plays,’’ Walker said. “We are always going to fight back. … The score at the end of the half was big. We need to answer and we did.”
The Titans and Dolphins swapped field goals early in the third quarter. Ryan Succop’s 40-yard kick for the Titans was set up by McCourty’s interception.
A four-yard touchdown pass from Mariota to receiver Rishard Matthews capped off a nine-play, 66-yard drive and made it 30-17 midway through the fourth quarter.
The Titans got pressure throughout on Tannehill, as defensive lineman Jurrell Casey, linebacker Brian Orakpo and Morgan all recorded two sacks each.
The Titans face the Browns next Sunday at Nissan Stadium, the start of a three-game homestand.
“For us, it is one day at a time,’’ Mariota said. “We can’t look too far in the future. We have things to correct, so we have to continue to get better. It is nice we’ll be home for a few weeks now. Hopefully this will build into some momentum.”
10/10/16 — Kathy Sue Love Anderson
Kathy Sue Love Anderson, age 59, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at
St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was a native of Putnam Co.
Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Eugene Anderson; Children,
Kayla Anderson of Rockvale and Jesse Anderson of Manchester;
Grandchildren, Judith Kathleen “Renee” Poe, Joshua Ray Eslick, Thomas
Martin Poe, Lucius Sizemore, and Nigel King; Siblings, Rhonda Jackson of
Little Rock, AR, Jim (Christy) Love of Woodbury, Bill (Betty) Love of
Woodbury, and Joy (Johnny) Resko of Bradyville; Sister-in-law, Cindy Love
of Readyville; and Special Friends, Debbie Davenport, Laura Kemp, and
Cindy Alford. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmie Goff Love & Wilma
Kathleen Davis Love; son, Gene Alan Anderson; and brother, Mike Love.
Ms. Anderson was a member of the Living Church of God and was a Special
Education Teacher’s Aide and a substitute teacher. She loved to paint
and create beautiful flower arrangements. She was recently able to
attend her 30th high school reunion.
Memorial services will be 2 PM Monday, October 10, 2016 in the Chapel of
Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Darrell Lovelady officiating. Visitation
with the family will be from 4 PM to 8 PM Sunday, October 9, 2016 at
Woodbury Funeral Home.
10/9/16 — Karen Shoemake Morgan
KAREN SHUEMAKE MORGAN, age 57, of Tullahoma, Tenn., departed this life on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Tennova Healthcare in Tullahoma, Tenn. following a brief illness.
Ms. Morgan was born on November 27, 1958, in Coffee County, Tenn. to Charles Shumake and the late Vivian Roulette Shumake. Ms. Morgan was disabled. She was a member of the Lincoln Heights Baptist Church.
In addition to her mother, Ms. Morgan was preceded in death by her sister, Sherry Shelley and brothers; Barry and Mark Shumake. She is survived by her son, Johnny Cates of Tullahoma, Tenn., Father and Step-mother, Charles and Mary Shumake also, of Tullahoma, Tenn., sisters; Barbara Ashley and husband, David of Estill Springs, Tenn., Beverly Noblitt of Tullahoma and Several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services for Ms. Morgan are scheduled for 3:00 P.M. Sunday,
October 9, 2016, in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services. Visitation will be held from 1:00 until service time at 3:00 with Bro. Cecil Mathis, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
GRANT FUNERAL SERVICES IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS
10/10/16 — Mary Floyd Hice Crunk
Mary Floyd Hice Crunk of Normandy passed this life on Wednesday,
October 5th, 2016 at her home at the age of 89, one day shy of her 90th
birthday. Mrs. Crunk was born in Tullahoma to the late Rev. Lillard L.
and Hazel Duckworth Hice. She graduated from Tullahoma High School in
1945 and went on to attend Motlow State Community College as well as
Middle Tennessee State University. During her life Mrs. Crunk worked as
an educational assistant with the Tullahoma City School System. She was a
member of Grace Baptist Church in Tullahoma as well as the Bethany Good
Neighbors Club. She also loved to travel when she could, and played the
piano at the Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church for many years. In addition
to her parents, Mrs. Crunk was preceded in death by her husband of 65
years, Charles L. Crunk; and her sister-in-law, Joyce Hice. She is
survived by two daughters, Kathy Russell and her husband Craig of
Tullahoma, and Debbie Crownover and her husband Ronnie of Normandy; three
grandchildren, Keith Crownover and his wife Lauraleigh of Tullahoma, Lori
Wright, and Kyle Russell and his wife Becky of Springville, Alabama; six
great-grandchildren, Tyler and Matthew Wright, Katherine and Elizabeth
Crownover, and Noah and Harper Russell; one brother, Jack Hice of
Normandy; one sister-in-law, Betty Tucker of Tullahoma; and numerous
nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation for Mrs. Crunk will be held on
Sunday, October 9th, 2016 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 4:00-8:00pm.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 10th, 2016 at 11:00am in
the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim McGehee officiating. Burial
will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Normandy. For those who wish, in lieu
of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Bethany
Memorial Fund, c/o Wilma Kane, 1646 Riley Creek Road, Normandy, Tennessee
37360.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.