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01/12/2016-James Allen Lewis

James Allen Lewis age 77 of Tullahoma, TN passed away January 9th, 2016 with his family by his side. Mr. Lewis was very active in the “Kick-A-Poo” Archery Club and was an avid hunter and gardener. He worked at AEDC for a proud 38 years and retired as a project administrator. He adored being outdoors as much he could with family and friends. He also served 8 years in the TN Army National Guard. He was a very devoted son, brother, husband, friend and personal caregiver for his parents. Mr. Lewis was a very loving Daddy and “Pempa” to his girls and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brothers Fred Lewis Jr. and Clark Lewis; twins Keith & Kelly Lewis and his mother and father Fred and Lola Lewis.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 beautiful years Mrs. Peggy Fletcher Lewis; Daughters Karen Rene Masters; Kimberly Diane (Terry) Sanders; Grandchildren Heather Lockwood, James Nicholas Masters, Tiffany Sanders, Dylan Sanders; Great-Grandchild Destiny Morrison; Sisters Angie Smoot, Dorothy Carman, Charlotte Austin and several Nieces and Nephews.
The family would like to extend a very special thanks to the wonderful people at Hospice Compassus for their generosity and kindness during this difficult time. The family has also requested that in lieu of flowers that all donations are made to the Coffee County Senior Center in honor of Mr. Lewis.
931-455-1787
410 N Collins St, Tullahoma, TN 37388
The family will receive friends Tuesday January 12th, 2016 from ten O’clock in the morning until twelve O’clock in the afternoon at Tullahoma Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lewis family

02/12/2016-Sweet Heart Rummage and Craft Sale

Sweet Heart Rummage
and Craft Sale

Do you have a bunch of unwanted clutter to get rid of?
Put it in our Sweet Heart Rummage and Craft Sale!
Join us on Saturday, February 13th, 2016 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a
Sweet sale in the gymnasium of the Manchester Recreation Complex. The fee for
a 10×10 space is $20.00. If you need additional space you will need to reserve two
10×10 spaces. Come by on Friday night, February 12th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to set
up your booth! All sellers must supply their own tables to put items on!
February 13th, 2016 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $20.00 for a 10×10 space
Set up time: Friday, February 12th from 6 p.m. – 8p.m

01/14/2016-Historical Zoning Commission time change

City of Manchester Historical Zoning Commission will be
meeting at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall the first Thursday of each month changing
the time from 6 p.m.

1/12/16 — Robert Lionel Miller, Jr.

flower 16Robert Lionel Miller, Jr, age 62 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed
away on January 10, 2016 at the Erlanger Medical Center in
Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mr. Miller was a Certified Public
Accountant (CPA) and served as the Vice President-Treasurer of
M-Tek, Inc. in Manchester; served in the United States Navy from
August 1972- August 1976; and attended the Trinity Baptist Church
in Manchester, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by hisparents,
Robert Lionel Miller, Sr. and Mary Ellen Howe Miller. He is
survived by his sons, David R. Miller of Murfreesboro, Tenn. and
Jonathan L. Miller of Nashville, Tenn.; sisters, Patricia E.
Farrell (John) and Linda Meade (Robert); brothers, George M. Miller
(Terri) and Thomas L. Miller (Linda); four grandchildren, Danielle
Miller, Cate Miller, Rebeka Miller and Hayden Miller all of
Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and a host of friends.Visitation was on
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Central Funeral
Home in Manchester, Tennessee. The memorial service was on Tuesday,
January 12, 2016 at 7 p.m. at Central Funeral Home with Pastor
Scott Parkinson officiating.

Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME

1/10/16 — Mary Helen Bartell

flower 9Mary Helen Bartell, age 71 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away
into rest on January 8, 2016 at the St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital
in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her
parents, the late Ralph W. Cornstubble and Lillian G. Bieliski
Cornstubble and sister, Wanda Blair. Se was a homemaker who loved
to work in the garden, flower beds crocheting, reading and doing
crossword puzzles. Mrs. Bartell is survived by her husband, Robert
Wayne Bartell of Manchester, Tenn.; children, Ricky W. Bartell
(Tammy) of Manchester, Mark Bartell (Penny) of Manchester, Debra L.
Myers (Johnny) of Hillsboro; step-children, Tina M. Deck of
Jonesville, Michigan (MI), Robert Bartell (Julie) of Jackson, MI
and Jana L. Powell of Sarasota, Florida; sisters, Patricia Anderson
of Decherd, Tenn., Nancy Champion of Manchester, Diana Zamora of
Jackson, MI and Cheryl Bumpus of Hanover, MI; brothers, Mike
Cornstubble of Mosherville,MI, Dale Cornstubble of Hanover MI and
Bill Cornstubble of Mosherville, MI; grandchildren, Derek Bartell,
Natasha Lenderman, Meagan Carr, Dominic Mulkey, Kassie Miles and
Austin Bartell; great-grandchildren, Lilly Grace and Landyn
Lenderman. Visitation was on Sunday, January 10, 2016 from 12:00
p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, Tennessee.

Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME

Lady Raiders Win, Red Raiders Fall at Columbia on Friday

Aerial Williams of CHS Basketball

Aerial Williams of CHS Basketball

Aerial Williams scored the first 7 points of the game on Friday night in Columbia as the Coffee County Lady Raiders defeated the Lady Lions 54 to 40. Williams finished with a game high 17 points earning the Gateway Tire and Service Center Player of the game honor. Coffee County raced out to a 12 point lead after 1 quarter and Columbia was never able to get any closer all night long. Bailey Morgan added 14 points and Holli Smithson added 8 points for the Lady Raiders as they improved their record to 7 and 7 overall and 1 and 2 in district play.

 

Grant Sadler of CHS basketball(Photo by Jay Bailey - Manchester Times)

Grant Sadler of CHS basketball(Photo by Jay Bailey – Manchester Times)

The Red Raiders had a strong first half as well they held a short-lived lead in the 2nd quarter over the Lions. Columbia found their shooting touch in the second half as they stretched their 3 point halftime lead to spoil Coffee County’s upset bid 62 to 36. The Lions outscored Coffee County 42 to 19 in the 2nd half as the Red Raiders fall to 7 and 8 on the year and 0 and 3 in district play. Grant Sadler led the Raiders in scoring with 9 points as he was named the Gateway Tire and Service Center Player of the game. Wyatt Day had 8 points while Kohl Young finished with 5 points.
Coffee County will be back at home on Tuesday night as they welcome Franklin County to the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym. The girls’ game will tipoff at 6 PM. Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you the broadcast of those games. We will begin our broadcast with the Char-El Apartments and Home Rental Pregame Show at 5:50.

CCMS Basketball Splits Friday Doubleheader at Morrison

Journey Arnold of CCMS basketball

Journey Arnold of CCMS basketball

Outscoring the home standing Lady Tigers 43 to 4 in the first half, the Coffee County Middle School Lady Raiders rolled to a 68 to 15 on Friday night in Morrison. Nine different Lady Raiders scored on the night in the non-conference battle. Julia Duncan led the Lady Raiders in scoring with 24 points. Journey Arnold and Sarah West each finished with 8 points. Marissa Douglas and Jade Arnold each scored 6 points.

 

The Red Raiders shot a disappointing 3 for 16 at the free throw line in the boys’ game helped Coffee County drop a 45 to 37 decision to Morrison. Four 3 point baskets by Coffee County, and a good team effort on the night, were not enough to lift the Raiders to an upset win. Brandon Jernigan led Coffee County in scoring with 10 points. Jaxon Vaughn had 9 points including a pair of 3 pointers. Larson Meltzer finished with 7 points.

Larson Meltzer of CCMS basketball

Larson Meltzer of CCMS basketball

Coffee County returns to conference play on Monday night when they return home to face Warren County. The girls game is set to get underway at 6 PM. Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you the broadcast of those games. We will begin our broadcast with the Powers Storage Pregame Show at 5:50.

Raider Wrestlers Have Strong Performances on Saturday

CHS Wrestler Josh Tobitt

CHS Wrestler Josh Tobitt

The Coffee County CHS Wrestling team competed in the Vibe Nutrition Red Hawk Rampage on Saturday at Stewarts Creek High School against some of their best competition of the season. The Raiders earned 46 team points to finish in 12th place in the 20 team meet. The highlight of the day was the performance of Josh Tobitt who placed 2nd at 182 pounds. Tobitt netted 22 points for the Raiders as he got 3 pinfall wins on his way to the championship match. In the championship match, Tobitt lost on a decision to Dawson Johnson of Bartlett. Owen Teague placed 4th at 138 pounds as he netted 11 team points on the day. Teague got 2 decision wins before falling in the semifinals. Also scoring team points for the Raiders were Dustin Seals(285) who got a pinfall win to earn 6 team points, Michael Pressley(170) got a decision win and a pinfall win to earn 4 team points and Brodie Litz(160) had a pin fall win to earn 3 team points. Josh Young(145) also scored a pair of pinfall wins. The Raiders return to the mat on Monday as they return to Stewarts Creek for a 6 PM meet with the Red Hawks.

CHS Football Names Award Winners at Banquet

Gavin Husted

Gavin Husted(left) receives the Raider Award from Thunder Radio’s Lucky Knott(right) at Sunday’s football banquet. [Photo by Brian Husted]

The Coffee County Red Raider football team had their end of year banquet on Sunday afternoon. Thunder Radio presented the Raider of the Year Award to senior Gavin Husted. Thunder Radio play by play announcer Lucky Knott made the presentation in the ceremony at the CHS Theater. Other award winners on the afternoon were:
9th Grade/JV Hustle Award – Byron Sullivan
9th Grade/JV Offensive Line MVP – Pete Anderson
9th Grade/JV Defensive Line MVP – Dylan Kimbrill
9th Grade/JV Skill Player MVP – Zach Vaughn
9th Grade/JV Offensive MVP – Trace Bryant
9th Grade/JV Defensive MVP – Weston Hargrove
Offensive Scout Players of the Year – Colton Prater & Justice Benitiz
Defensive Scout Players of the Year – Clayton Lowell & Bailey Howes
Varsity Hustle Award – DeAaron Rozier
Varsity Toughness Award – Pedro Steele
Varsity Sportsmanship Award – Silas Vaughn
Varsity Offensive MVP – Zane Slater
Varsity Defensive Line MVPs – Eli Norton & Nathaniel Horne
Varsity Wide Reciever MVP – Tyrese McGee
Varsity Defensive Front MVP – Jacoby Lowe
Varsity Defensive Skill MVP – Andrew Mahaffey
Varsity Most Versatile – Gavin Husted
Varsity Academic MVP – Boone Riddle
Varsity Special Teams MVP – Boone Riddle
Varsity Offensive MVP – Alontae Taylor
Varsity Defensive MVP – Mill Harner
Varsity Most Valuable Player – Mill Harner

1/11/16 — Allen Wayne Luther

flower27Allen Wayne Luther age 67 of Tullahoma, TN passed away Friday, January 8th, 2016 with his family by his side. He was a hard worker and had a heart of gold. He always wanted to help everyone. He was a retired Iron Worker from TNT Steel. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Myrtle Luther; brother John Luther; granddaughter Bronica Jackson and his loving wife of many years Edna Rosalee Luther. He survived by his son Phillip Dwayne Luther; Daughter in Law Julie Burks; Daughter Pamela (Bobby) Keeton; Grandchildren Kenny, Kameron, Brandi, Alex, Camron; Terry Luther; Sister Violet Mayes; Nieces and Nephews Terri Luther, Robert Wayne Luther, Robin (Ida) Horn, Richard Horn.
There will be a grave side service held Monday January 11th, 2016 at 12:00pm at Butler Grove Cemetery in Iron City, TN. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make donations to Tullahoma Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Luther Family