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5/30/16 — Cordell Hull Rackley
Funeral services for Mr. Cordell Hull Rackley, age 79 of Manchester will
be conducted at 2pm, Monday, May 30 at the Manchester Funeral Home Chapel
with Bro. Greg Yates officiating. Burial will follow in the Summitville
Cemetery. Visitation with the Rackley family will be Monday, May 30 from
11am until 2pm at Manchester Funeral Home. Mr. Rackley passed this life
Friday, May 27 at the Stone’s River Hospital in Woodbury.
Mr. Rackley was born in Morrison Tennessee the son of the late Isac D.
Rackley and Ida Pearl Johnson Rackley. He worked in the Press Shop for
Carrier and was a member of the Summitville First Baptist Church. Mr.
Rackley loved rabbit hunting, farming and gardening in his spare time.
He was a proud member of the Local 483 Sheet Metal Workers Union. In
addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 3 brothers,
Douglas, Harley and Dow Rackley, and by a sister, Mary Pearl Wilson. His
survivors are:
His loving wife of 60 years, Mrs. Joy Paulette Rackley of Manchester
Two sons- Donald (Jovella) Rackley of Summitville
Bobby (Cindy) Rackley of Franklin County
Daughter- Barbara (Kenneth) Clark of Manchester
Two brothers- Otis Rackley of Cannon County
JoEdd Rackley of Manchester
Sister- Bertha Gunner of Morrison
Grandchildren- Sherra Rackley, Melisha Barrett, Lucinda Wade and Kimberly
Goney
Seven great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE RACKLEY FAMILY
6/4/16 — Carolyn Nunley
Mrs. Carolyn Nunley, 59, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 at Southern Tennessee Health Care. She was the Daughter of the late Johnnie Cope and is preceded in death by brother; Charles Cope, and sister Charlotte “Sis” Powers. Survivors include her mother, Sara “Lib” Cope, husband Jerry Nunley, children, Jennifer (Lee) Statham, Julie Partin, Jerry (Nikki) Nunley, five grandchildren, Chelsea Statham, Shawn and Shaela Partin, Dawson and Gavyn Nunley, one great grandchild, Wyatt, brother Chuck Cope, and sisters Connie Reavis, and Celena Green. A memorial service will be held Saturday June 4, 2016 at 11:00 am, visitation will begin at 10:00 am at Cumberland Funeral Home, Monteagle, Tennessee.
5/30/16 — Judy Diane Crosslin
Judy Diane Crosslin, age 68, of Bell Buckle, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 28, 2016. A native of Manchester, TN she was the daughter of the late Edison and Violet May Love Turner. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Sue Williams and Vicky Clay; and a brother, Eddie Turner.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Elder Anthony Pelham and Elder Chris Anderson will officiate. A graveside service will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in Hazel Cemetery in Bell Buckle.
Mrs. Crosslin is survived by her loving husband, Bob Crosslin; son, Johnny Crosslin and his wife Melanie of Thompson Station, TN; daughter, Laura Bobo and her husband Shayne of Tullahoma, TN; grandchildren, Wesley, Seth, Avery, and Ashley; brother, Dennis Turner and his wife Barbara of Saint Leonard, MD; sister, Carolyn Nessen and her husband Leroy of Nashville, TN; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mrs. Crosslin was a member of Garrison Fork Baptist Church. Mrs. Crosslin received her Bachelors Degree from Middle Tennessee State University. She was a retired Adjunct Math Teacher with Motlow State Community College. She loved quilting and sewing.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers memorials in memory of Mrs. Crosslin can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
Visitation will be Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel.
Markakis’ 2-run Hit Lifts Braves over Marlins
The Braves caught a few breaks and benefited from a successful challenge that set the stage for Nick Markakis to halt his recent woes and allow the Braves to extend their mastery of the Marlins with a 4-2 win on Friday night at Turner Field.
After a replay review erased what would have been a double play to end the eighth inning with the game tied, Markakis laced a two-run single that bounced off Marlins third baseman Martin Prado’s glove and gave the Braves a lead they wouldn’t relinquish. Atlanta remained perfect through four games against Miami and notched just its third win in 23 home games.
“I thought we had the double play. I was pretty excited about that,” Marlins reliever David Phelps said. “I’ve just got to make a better pitch to Markakis. I got him in a place I could either put him away or get some weak contact.”
Markakis, who had hit .119 over his previous 19 games, also notched a single during the two-run fifth inning constructed against an erratic Adam Conley, who managed to allow just two runs despite hitting three batters and surrendering eight hits over 4 1/3 innings. Atlanta’s starter Williams Perez surrendered two doubles during a two-run third inning, but he was otherwise effective over the remainder of his six innings.
“Guys were lining out and having good at-bats,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “Finally, one went our way. That’s not being anything but truthful when I say that.”
Momentum swung in favor of the Braves by a split second. Marlins reliever David Phelps almost miraculously worked out of a bases-loaded, one-out jam with the score tied on Tyler Flowers’ squibber back to the mound. Phelps went home for the force out, and catcher J.T. Realmuto threw to first for what initially was called a double play, which would have ended the inning. But after the call was overturned, the Braves still had two outs and the bases full. They caught a break when sure-handed Prado was unable to collect Markakis’ liner that deflected off his glove. Two runs scored on a play that was ruled a hit, after an official scoring change, making both runs earned.
“I heard the two hits [Flowers’ foot and the ball against the glove], and I thought he was [safe],” Snitker said. “I didn’t really know. It seemed closer than what it really looked from what I could see on the big board.”
Miami lefty Conley struggled with command and control over 4 1/3 innings. Of his 90 pitches, 54 were strikes. Conley was unable to preserve a two-run lead, and he hit three batters with pitches, which matched a Marlins record. Nine times in club history, Miami pitchers have plunked three in an outing, with Chris Volstad being the last to do so on Sept. 1, 2010, against the Nationals. Conley struck out three while giving up eight hits with one walk.
“At this point, you’ve got to execute,” Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. “You’ve got to get the ball where you want it, and make sure you’re getting the ball to your spots. If you don’t get your spots, and get into bad counts, you’re going to give up some hits.”
After stranding seven runners and going 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position through the first four innings, the Braves produced a two-run fifth that was highlighted by Freddie Freeman scoring from first base on Flowers’ double off the right-center field wall. Jeff Francoeur’s game-tying single highlighted his four-hit night and gave Atlanta two hits with runners in scoring position during the inning, or one more than they had recorded through this homestand’s previous 35 frames.
“You’ve got to believe if you keep getting guys on like that, eventually something is going to click,” Francoeur said. “I think the more chances you give yourself, the better chance you’re going to have.”
Ozuna continued on his torrid pace in May. The Marlins’ center fielder had a single in the first inning and an RBI double in the third. He added another single in the eighth. The 25-year-old has now reached safely in 34 straight games, the longest such streak in the Majors this season. It also matches the longest streak by a Miami player since Logan Morrison reached in 34 straight from April 1-June 3, 2011. The franchise record is 46 in a row by Luis Castillo from April 25-June 21, 2002. Ozuna finished with three hits, including an RBI double.
“There’s a lot of talk about their record and their record at home, but guys are in the big leagues for a reason. You can’t take anyone lightly here. It’s not a bad ballclub. There’s a lot of guys in that lineup that can do some damage. Everyone is capable of getting big league hitters out, and everyone is capable of putting good swings on balls, and that’s what they’ve done against us every game so far. But it’s also four games.” — Phelps, on the Braves being 4-0 against Miami
Ichiro Suzuki’s third-inning double was career hit No. 2,961, moving the 42-year-old 39 hits away from 3,000. Ichiro is closing in on Sam Crawford (2,964) for 31st all-time.
Markakis’ fifth-inning single snapped an 0-for-27 with runners in scoring position skid for the Braves. Atlanta ended up 5-for-21 with RISP, tallying their season-high total for at-bats in these situations.
Wei-Yin Chen (3-2, 4.61 ERA) makes the start for Miami on Saturday. The lefty is 1-0 with a 1.35 ERA in two career starts against Atlanta. Atlanta will counter with Aaron Blair, who will be making his first appearance since being demoted to Gwinnett after allowing nine earned runs in just 1 1/3 innings in Pittsburgh on May 17. Blair showed some promise during his first three career starts, but he has struggled to command his fastball in his past two starts. The game begins at 3:10 PM CDT and Thunder Radio will bring you the broadcast beginning at 3 PM on the Braves Radio Network.
Nunez’s RBI Double In Eighth Wins It For Sounds
The Nashville Sounds got a clutch RBI double from Renato Nunez scoring Chad Pinder for the go ahead run in the top of the eighth. The Sounds took game one in the four-game series 3-2 at Smith’s Ballpark Friday night in Salt Lake.
Jaycob Brugman led off the game with a double to right center field to put a runner in scoring position right from the start. Brugman then scored on a ground out by Max Muncy to put the Sounds up 1-0 after the first inning.
The Sounds scored again in the top of the third inning on a sacrifice fly to center by Brugman to score Wendle from third to take a 2-0 lead.
Salt Lake answered with two runs in the bottom half of the third to tie the game at 2 apiece. Salt Lake short stop Ryan Jackson doubled to left field to start the inning and later scored on a Ji-Man Choi ground out. Jefrey Marte then hit a solo home run to left field to tie the game at 2-2 after three.
Sounds starter Angel Castro pitched well in his second start of the season for Nashville. The right-hander gave up two runs on seven hits and racked up six strikeouts.
The game was a stale mate from the fourth through top of the eighth inning as both teams struggled to get the necessary hits to break the 2-2 tie. Between Castro and Sounds relievers Daniel Coulombe and Ryan Brasier, the Sounds pitchers stranded seven Bees runners in scoring position in the game.
The Sounds broke through in the top of the eighth inning when Renato Nunez scored Chad Pinder on an RBI double down the right field line to put the Sounds up 3-2.
Ryan Brasier shut the door the final three innings to record his third win of the season. The right-hander gave up just one hit and struck out two in the Sounds 3-2 win.
The series continues Saturday night at Smith’s Ballpark with left-hander Dillon Overton (3-4, 4.03) starts for the Sounds and left-hander Nate Smith (3-1, 3.47) gets the start for Salt Lake. First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. CST.
5/31/16 — Randall Craig Baker
Memorial services for Mr. Randall Craig “Randy” Baker, age 52, of
Manchester, TN, will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at
Manchester Funeral Home Chapel. Randy passed away on Friday, May 27,
2016 at VA Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN.
Randy was born in Huntsville, AL, the son of the late Robert Campbell
Baker and Vergena Nadine Souther Baker, of Manchester, TN, who survives.
Randy served his country in the United States Army. He was a machinist
at Rock Tenn.
In addition to his mother, Randy is also survived by three brothers, John
(Sandy) Baker of IN, Bryan Baker of Smyrna, TN, and Paul (Valerie) Baker
of Tullahoma, TN.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE BAKER FAMILY
5/27/16
Birthdays:
Melissa Warren, 31 — Pizza Winner!
Food Lion Birthday Cake Winner:
Laverne Parker
Flowers by Michael Anniversary Winner:
William & Thelma Groshe, 58
6/2/16 — James Edward Murray
Funeral services for Mr. James Edward “Eddie” Murray, Jr., age 85, of
Manchester, TN, will be conducted at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, June 2, 2016
at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. James Butler and Bro. Antoni
Sinkfield officiating. Burial will follow in Cypress Gardens.
Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM until time of service on
Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Murray passed away Friday morning at
his residence, following an extended illness.
Eddie was born in Guntersville, AL, the son of the late James E. Murray,
Sr. and Eula Murray. He served his country in the United States Army and
retired from Batesville Casket Company as a truck driver for 27 years.
After his retirement, he was a driver for Al White Motors. Eddie was a
member of Stephens Chapel United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, Eddie was also preceded in death by one son,
James Andre Murray, who passed away in 1961; one brother, Joe L. Murray;
two sisters, Maxine Battles and Mable Murray. He is survived by his
loving wife of 65 years, Edmonia Hill Murray of Manchester; one daughter,
Cynthia V. Marion of Memphis, TN; one sister, Josephine Ramsey of
Corapolis, PA; one grandchild, Shaune’ Geralds; great grandson, Mylan;
great granddaughter, Marleigh; and a host of family and friends.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE MURRAY FAMILY
5/28/16 — Robert C. Brown
Graveside services for Mr. Robert C. Brown, age 79, of Manchester, TN,
will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Welker
Cemetery. Mr. Brown passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016 at his
residence.
Robert was born in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Robert and Agnes
Mary Cross Brown. Robert served his country in the United States Air
Force and was a truck driver in the transportation industry. He loved to
work on old trucks, cars, and tractors in his garage.
In addition to his parents, Robert was also preceded in death by one
sister, Cecil Jennifer Brown. He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca
Brown of Manchester; two sons, Greg (Susan) England of Columbia, TN and
Archie (Jill) England of Northport, AL; one daughter, Tammy (Trent)
Buckner of Tullahoma, TN; two brothers, Larry (Linda) Brown and Jimmy
(Cindy) Brown, both of Maryland; seven grandchildren, Crystal Bunty,
Jennifer Hodge, Jennifer Webb, Jamie Eskew, Jordan Allen, Daniel Bucker
and Jonathan Buckner; seven great grandchildren; numerous nieces and
nephews; and all of his “fur babies.”
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Coffee
County Humane Society, P.O. Box 252, Manchester, TN 37349.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE BROWN FAMILY
05/29/16-Dorothy Jarrell Freeze
Dorothy Jarrell Freeze was born February 19th, 1926 to William H and Maggie Jarrell in Shady Grove Tennessee. Wife of the late Melvin E. Freeze, 4-5-49 Twin sister to Doris Jarrell Medley, who to this day we are unsure which one was “the pretty one” and which one was “the good one”, Doris always claimed to be “the pretty one” which Dorothy always argued. She was the youngest of 9 children. All deceased- Hoyt, GL, Doyle, Glenn, Hazel, Jewel, Joyce, and Doris. A special sister, Jean Freeze. She had two children, Greg E Freeze and the late Frederica ‘Ricki” Freeze Williams(d). 5 Grandchildren, Stan (Laura), Gary, Brad(Priscilla), Russ(Audra) Freeze, Holli (Steve) Avans 13 Great-grandchildren Zach, Jake, Wyatt, Kaitlynn, Kelsey (d), Karleigh, Kristlynn, Kaden, Linley, Cadan, Connor, Carson, Corbin She was a homemaker, who enjoyed skip-Bo, gardening, crocheting, laughing, traveling, and being a Mother and Granny. A special thank you to Granny Jean, Glenna, Dianna, and Melissa for all the days and nights of care, love, laughs, and card playing that kept Granny a happy soul. God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in the glory by Christ Jesus- Philippians 4:19. God always knows what we need before we need it. God could not have chosen a better person to come into our family’s life and leave such an impact. For the last two years, starting with mom (Frederica), and now for Granny, you have given so much. Your hard work, laughs, and words of wisdom have never gone unnoticed. You’ve selflessly offered a shoulder to cry on, hugs that can remind you that the tough days are all worth it, and wiped tears, cheeks, and behinds with compassion in your hands. You’ve cried for us and cried with us, you’ve cooked meals made with love that soothed weary souls, and carried on with granny “like a crazy” as she would say. Your joy has been contagious. You even let Donald Rackley sneak the bottle in when Dorothy asked! You’ve kept Granny just as pretty as ever and help maintain her dignity, even at her weakest, with pretty red nails and curled hair. You always made sure she was happy and comfortable, no matter what. Mrs. Jovella, for what you have given, we are eternally grateful. Thank you will never be enough for your gift. We are beyond privileged and blessed to call you a part of our family. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Freeze requested donations be made in her honor to Summitville Church of Christ. VISITATION: SUNDAY, May 29, 2016, 11:00 – 2:00 P.M. FUNERAL: SUNDAY, 2:00 P.M. At the CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME BURIAL: Shady Grove Cemetery CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.