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Thursday Prep Schedule
4:30 PM – WMS Basketball(Girls) vs Eastside – WCEL Tournament at Warren County HS – 1st National Bank Hometown Sports Series broadcast on Thunder Radio
5:45 PM – WMS Basketball(Boys) vs Eastside – WCEL Tournament at Warren County HS – 1st National Bank Hometown Sports Series broadcast on Thunder Radio
6:00 PM – CHS Wrestling at Tullahoma
7:15 PM – CCMS Basketball(Girls) vs. North Franklin – TMSAA Area 6 Tournament at CCMS
Nashville SC Single Game Tickets On Sale Now To General Public
Nashville Soccer Club announced Wednesday it has officially made single game ticket purchasing options available to the general public for the club’s inaugural season in Major League Soccer which kicks off against Atlanta United FC at Nissan Stadium on Feb. 29, presented by Renasant Bank.
Nashville SC’s inaugural MLS season enhances an already exciting list of events happening in Nashville in 2020 and everyone in Music City can be “N” for it. As part of the club’s community movement, Everyone “N” embraces everything that the city of Nashville and the game of soccer are: a community that shows pride and bands together for our city’s greatest moments.
Fans can secure their tickets by visiting NashvilleSC.com/Tickets or calling 615-750-8800.
In anticipation to Nashville SC’s historic moment in North American sports on Feb. 29, the club will host a series of fan engagement and community events during its MLS Kickoff Week and leading into the opening match against Atlanta United FC. Fans will have an opportunity to participate in multiple activities, which will include a ticket to the opening match. Details about these activities and how to participate will be made available in the coming weeks. Visit NashvilleSC.com/kickoff for more information.
In addition to these activities, Nashville SC is currently recruiting fans, supporters and local community partners to participate in their “One Nashville Under Gold” flag, the club’s community initiative to create a photo-mosaic with a collection of images representing Nashvillians from all walks of life that will be printed on a custom flag. Making its debut on Feb. 29 the flag will be presented at midfield during the pre-match festivities at every home match in 2020.
Fans can make sure they are part of Nashville SC’s historic inaugural season in Major League Soccer at the best price by purchasing Season Ticket Memberships starting at just $25 per game. Everyone “N” begins on Feb. 29, fans can visit NashvilleSC.com/Tickets or call 615-750-8800 to secure their seats.
1/24/20– Vinita Ruth Qualls Anderson
Funeral services for Vinita Ruth Qualls Anderson, age 86, of Manchester, TN, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Brother Ed Crookshank and Brother Foy Rigney officiating. Burial will follow in Welker Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Mrs. Anderson passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at NHC in Tullahoma, TN. She is a member of the Pocahontas Church of Christ.
Vinita was born on May 31st, 1933 in the Asbury community of Manchester, TN, to the late Ralph and Hazel Anthony Qualls. Vinita enjoyed spending time with family, travelling, gardening, and assisting with the family farm.
In addition to her parents, Vinita is preceded in death by two brothers A.D. and Jerry Qualls and one sister WillaDean Richardson. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Philip Anderson; one son Mitchell (Pamela) Anderson; one daughter Hilda (Jerry) Tunstill; two grandchildren Rachel and Philip Anderson. Additionally, she is survived by sisters Kathryn (Sandy) Chappelow, Imogene (Shelby) Purdue, Marshall (Sue) Qualls, Dorothy Mae (Ronnie) Freeze, and Renita Floyd. Also, she is survived by her Brother-in-Law, Charles Richardson, and Sister-in-Laws, Dot Qualls and Wilma Anderson and many nieces and nephews.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Anderson family.
1/23/20– Joyce Layne Jacobs
Mrs. Joyce Layne Jacobs, age 65 of Manchester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. She was born on June 14, 1954, to the late Homer and Wilma Haynes Layne in Altamont, TN. In addition to her parents, Joyce is preceded in death by one sister, Rita Thompson, and one granddaughter, Kelsey Freeze. She was of the Church of Christ faith, an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting and sewing, and she had a fondness for cats.
Mrs. Joyce is survived by her husband, Don Jacobs; son, Heath Jacobs and wife, Lisa of Manchester; daughter, Heather Holand of Manchester; six grandchildren, Hayden & Hailie Jacobs, Savannah Thomas, Kaitland, Carley & Krisslin Freeze; one brother, Homer Layne of Tracy City; three sisters, Faye Henley of Pelham, Freida Layne of Palmer, and Sherry Harris of Manchester; several nieces & nephews, and a host of friends.
Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce will be conducted on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 11 AM in the Central Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow in the Gnat Hill cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held on Wednesday, January 22 from 4-8 PM at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be made at www.centralfuneralhome.com
Coffee County CHS Basketball Sweeps Wildcats in Tullahoma
The Coffee County CHS basketball teams traveled to Tullahoma for a rivalry doubleheader with the Cats on Tuesday. In a pair of games you heard here on Thunder Radio, the Raider teams came home with a sweep in front of a loud, capacity crowd. The Lady Raiders rolled to a 48 to 31 victory while the Red Raiders needed a basket with 4 seconds remaining to grab a thrilling 54 to 52 triumph.
The Lady Raiders never trailed in the girls’ game. After building an 8 point advantage by halftime, Coffee County led by 9 entering the 4th quarter. In the final frame, the Lady Raiders scored 16 points in the final 3 and a half minutes to improve to 6 and 0 in district play. Bella Vinson was the leading scorer for Coffee County as she had 19 points. Ellie Chumbley finished with 9 points, including 5 points in the 4th quarter, to be named the Stone Fort Mortgage player of the game.
Tied at 14 with 7 minutes remaining in the 1st half of the boys’ game, the Red Raiders closed out the half on a 10 to 2 run to take an 8 point lead into intermission. Coffee County built that lead to 15 entering the 4th quarter before Tullahoma came roaring back. The Wildcats clawed their way back into the contest taking a 52 to 51 lead with 19 seconds to go. But Kyle Farless scooped up a loose ball preventing a Raider turnover and attacked the rim before laying it off to Jaxon Vaughn for the game-winning basket with 4 seconds remaining. Vaughn hit a free throw to make it a 3 point play and the Raiders improved to 5 and 1 in district play as they sit atop the district standings. For his heroics, Farless was named the Stone Fort Mortgage player of the game. Jaylon Wooten led the Raiders in scoring with 19 points. Farless and Vaughn each finished with 8.
Coffee County is back on the road on Friday as they begin their 2nd rotation through the district schedule. The Raiders and Lady Raiders travel to Columbia to battle the Lions. Tip-off for the girls’ game is set for 6 PM.
Download the broadcast at: www.ThunderRadio1320.com/downloads
Coffee County Middle School Girls Get Area Tournament Win on Tuesday
The Coffee County Middle School Lady Raiders opened up play in the TMSAA Area 6 Basketball Tournament on Tuesday at home. In a game you heard here on Thunder Raider, Coffee Middle took on an unfamiliar opponent in Spring Hill. The Lady Raiders exploded in the 2nd half to grab a 40 to 22 win.
After a cold shooting first half, the Lady Raiders trailed 15 to 12 at the intermission. But Coffee County got the first 16 points of the 2nd half to seize control of the contest and advance to Thursday night’s semifinals. The Lady Raiders held Spring Hill to 7 points in the 2nd half as they outscored the Lady Generals 28 to 7.
Olivia Vinson led the Lady Raiders in scoring with 12 points. Channah Gannon added 8 points and Samantha Kirby poured in 7 points. The win improves the Lady Raiders to 18 and 5 on the season.
The win also advances the Lady Raiders to Thursday’s tournament semifinals. In the semifinals, Coffee County will take on North Franklin. That game will tip off at 7:15 PM at CCMS.
Download the broadcast at: www.ThunderRadio1320.com/downloads
Temple Baptist Basketball Drops Home Doubleheader
The Temple Baptist Christian School basketball teams welcomed Philadelphia Christian to the E.C. Bailey Gym on Tuesday night. The junior varsity(middle school ages) squad dropped a 32 to 16 decision to the visitors from Georgia. The varsity squad fell 37 to 25.
In the varsity contest, Temple fell behind in the 1st quarter by 5 points and could never retake the lead. The Eagles ended up missing 5 free throws in the 2nd half to curtail any comeback hopes. Alex Gloden was the leading scorer for Temple as he netted 13 points. Mich Gloden poured in 6 points and Sam Floyd chipped in 4.
In the JV game, Philadelphia pulled away in the 2nd quarter to build an 18 to 8 lead at intermission. In the 2nd half, the Eagles rally was thwarted by a cold shooting 4th quarter. Sam Floyd was the leading scorer for Temple as he finished with 10 points. John Green, Nathan Baker and Isaac Stewart all chipped in 2 points apiece.
The Eagles are back at home on Friday night as they welcome Shenandoah Baptist Academy to the E.C. Bailey Gym. Tip off for the JV game is set for 4:30 PM.
1/23/20– Bobby J Litchford
Bobby J Litchford, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Tuesday, January 21,
2020 at his residence, at the age of 78. Graveside Services are scheduled
for Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 2 PM at Maplewood Cemetery. The family
will receive friends at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home from 1 – 2 PM.
Bobby was the son of the late Tom and Johnnie Dance Sanders Litchford. He
is survived by wife, Carol Litchford of Tullahoma; sons, Michael Litchford
(Tammie) of Tullahoma and Ronnie Litchford of Washington, DC.; daughter,
Kimberly Litchford of Lynchburg; seven grandchildren and ten great
grandchildren.
Please visit our website at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com to leave
online condolences. Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
1/23/20– William Ronald England
Funeral services for Mr. William Ronald England, age 78, of Manchester, TN, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Coffee County Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Blanton’s Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the funeral home. Mr. England passed suddenly from this life on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at his residence in Manchester.
Ronald was born in Coffee County, TN, to the late Ashney and Jarusha England. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Manchester. Ronald was a Godly man and loved reading and studying his Bible. He enjoyed working on his farm with his goats and spoiling his grandchildren. His grandchildren were his entire world. Ronald was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
In addition to his parents, William is also preceded in death by one brother, Rodney England. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sherry England; one son, William Cam England (Alicia); one daughter, Fraya Brown (Oddie); five grandchildren, Tanner Trail, Nathan England, Joanna England, Hunter Brown, and Brandon Brown.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the England family.
1/27/20 — Rodney Chase Carroll
Rodney Chase Carroll, of Manchester, passed this life on Sunday, January
19, 2020 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, at the age of 46. Funeral
Services are scheduled for Monday, January 27, 2020 at 3 PM at
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Monday
beginning a 1 PM.
Rodney, a native of Murfreesboro, is the son of Linda Kay Martin Woodlee of
Tullahoma. He was a 1991 graduate of Coffee County High School where he
played football. Rodney worked for Yorozu Automotive as a production
supervisor. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and music. He also love Jeeps.
Rodney was an avid Tennessee Vols football fan.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Shauna Lohr Carroll
of Manchester; sons, Austin Ledford and Dylan Carroll, both of Manchester;
daughters, Brooklyn Carroll of Manchester and Savannah Carroll of
Tullahoma; uncle, Bob Martin of Tullahoma; Betty Young of Lewisburg and
mother-in-law, Linda Lohr of Manchester.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations be made in
his honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Pl,
Memphis, TN, 38105-9959 (800-873-6983) or the American Brain Tumor
Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, Suite 550, Chicago, Il 60631
(800-886-2282).
Please visit our website at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com to leave
online condolences. Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.