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11/30/15 — Craig Stephen Bradshaw

bradshawMr. Craig Stephen Bradshaw, 48, of Tullahoma passed away on Thursday, Nov.
26, 2015 at his residence.

Mr. Bradshaw was a member of Grace Baptist Church and loved his family, Ole
Miss football and cooking. He was the Executive Chef at Brentwood Baptist
Church and owner of Southern Hospitality Catering.

He is survived by his wife Jennifer Bradshaw and sons Brandon, Jackson and
Dylan Bradshaw all of Tullahoma. Along with his mother Evelyn Bradshaw of
Nashville, he is also survived by his brother Keith (Mary Susan) Bradshaw
of Centerville, TN along with nieces Laura (Sam) Evans and Claire Bradshaw
and nephews Kyle and Luke Bradshaw.

Mr. Bradshaw was preceded in death by his father Ossie Dale Bradshaw.

Visitation is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 30, 2015 from noon until 2 p.m. at
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 2 p.m.
Interment will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Bro. Tim McGehee will
officiate.

DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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11/29/15 — Ray Wells

wellsRay Wells, age 56 of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed away, Wednesday, November
25, 2015 at his residence. Funeral Services are scheduled for Sunday,
November 29 at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with Bro Dale Grosch
officiating. Burial will follow at Hurricane Cemetery in Moore County.
Visitation
with the family will be Saturday, November 28 from 5 – 8 PM.

A native of Coffee County, Ray was the son of William Morris and Dora Lee
Cates Wells of Tullahoma. Ray was a graduate of Tullahoma High School and
worked at the Tennessee Corrections Academy for 32 years. He was a member
of the Bethany Baptist Church in Shelbyville. Ray’s favorite hobby was
photography. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting, studying wildflowers and
growing cacti.

In addition to his parents, Morris and Dora Lee Wells of Tullahoma, he is
survived by his wife, Phyllis Anne Morris Wells of Tullahoma; son, Dalton
Wells of Tullahoma; daughters, Misty Brinkley and her husband, Carey of
Manchester and April Otinger and her husband, Chad of Fayetteville; step
son, Joshua Gurley of Decherd; step daughter, Brandy Bulington of Decherd;
brother, Darryl Wells and his wife, Jeannine of Moore County; six
grandchildren, Colt Caleb, Dylan, Madison, Austin and Lincoln; three
nephews, one niece and one great niece.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the
American Cancer Society.

DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

11/29/2015-Sibbie D. Johnson

Sibbie D. Johnson, age 76, passed away into rest on November 24,
2015 at her home in Manchester, Tennessee. She was preceded in
death by her parents, the late Arthur Cutler Brixey and Hattie
Spence Pitts Brixey; sisters, Bernease Taylor, Geraldine Metz and
Retha Mae Carroll; brothers, George "Red" Taylor, Fred Taylor,
Billy Taylor, T.L. Taylor and Walter Taylor. Sibbie was a loving
wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother with a heart of
gold who was always helping the less fortunate. She was an
exceptional seamstress; Karoke Queen for American Legion Post 43
for Big Brothers; President of the AEDC's Womans's Club; world
traveler and an excellent bridge player. She was a Godly woman of
faith and a member of  First United Methodist Church in 
Manchester. Sibbie will be remembered as one who lived life to its
fullest.  Sibbie is survived by her loving husband, William "Bill"
F. Johnson of Manchester, Tenn.; children, Butch R. Duke (Beth) of
Manchester, Tenn., Sibbieanne Lynn Duke Capshaw (Bob) of
Manchester, Tenn., Jessica J. Towey (Matt) of Alabaster, Alabama,
Johanna J. Hutto (Jim) of Gulf Shores, Alabama; brother, Robert
"Rabbit" Taylor of  Tullahoma, Tenn.; grandchildren, Kevin Duke of
Tullahoma, Tenn., Nicole Hutto of  Gulf Shores, Alabama, Meaghan
Hutto of Denver, Colorado, Duffey Towey of  Mobile, Alabama, Kenny
Cooper of Manchester, Tenn., Brooke Sibbylynne Burgess of
Manchester, Tenn., Nashley Hutto of Mobile, Alabama, Paley Towey of
Birmingham, Alabama; great- grandchildren, Skyleigh Briann Cooper,
Gracie Olive, Baylor Olive, Brady Towey, Andrew Towey, Collin Towey
and Addelynn Towey; niece, Beverly Daniel of  Tullahoma, Tenn.,
aunt, Dorothy Clark of  Michigan; and a host of other relatives and
friends.Visitation, Saturday, November 28, 2015 from 5 p.m. - 8
p.m. at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, Tennessee Funeral
Service, Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Central Funeral
Home with Rev. Randy Brown officiating. Burial at Maplewood
Cemetery in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL
HOME of Manchester, Tennessee. www.centralfuneralhome.com

11/27/2015-Robert Donald Still

Robert Donald Still, age 86 of Hillsboro, Tennessee, passed away on
November 24, 2015 at the St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.
Mr. Still was a teacher in the Coffee County School System for 25 years
and was a United States Air Force veteran serving from 1948 - 1952. He
was a member of the Asbury Methodist Church and a member of the American
Legion Post 78. Mr. Still was preceded in death by his wife Jane Eleanor
Whaley Still and Lucille Gibbs Still; parents, John Sidney Still and
Bertha Susan Leming Still; brother, John Malcolm Still; daughter, Sally
Susan Still. He is survived by four children, Hilda Still Glinn of
Bradyville, Tenn., Amy J. Blackburn and her husband Bob of Estill
Springs, Tenn., David W. Still and his wife Cindy of Hillsboro, Tenn. and
Richard D. Still and his wife Angie of Hillsboro, Tenn.; nine
grandchildren, Chris Blackburn, Phillip Blackburn, Justin Still, Jackie
Anderson, Jessica Anderson, David Still, Darrell Still, Shawn Glinn and
Paul Glinn; seventeen great-grandchildren, Carter and Katelyn Anderson,
Hunter, Harleigh, Emma, Cera, Zachary and Easton Still, Evan, Patrick and
Izzabella Glinn, Isabelle, Presley, Greyson Cory, Kaleb and Irelynn
Blackburn ; and a host of other relatives and friends.
VISITATION

Friday, November 27, 2015 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Central Funeral Home in
Manchester, Tennessee.

FUNERAL

Friday, November 27, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Central Funeral Home

OFFICIANT

Pastor Ben Eschenfelder

BURIAL

Asbury Cemetery


CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements

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CHS Wrestlers Battle in Season Opening Matches at Beech

CHS wrestler Owen Teague

CHS wrestler Owen Teague

The CHS Wrestling team opened their season with a trio of matches in Hendersonville at Beech High School. Even though the Raiders did not get a team match win in the 3 contests, several Raider wrestlers had good days in individual matches. The team highlight of the day was 3 pinfall wins by Owen Teague in the 145 pound weight class.
Against Cookeville, Teague got a pin in 1:20 which was his longest match of the evening. In the 285 pound weight class, Dustin Seals got a pin and Josh Tobitt scored a pin at 195 pounds. Raider grappler Jacob Rice got a 9 to 3 decision win at 170 while James Lynn suffered an 8 to 7 decision loss at 152 to earn 3 team points.
Against Clarksville Northwest, Teague got a pinfall win in 69 seconds at 145 pounds. James Lynn bounced back for a pinfall win at 152 pounds and William Green won a 7 to 2 decision at 126 pounds.

Against the home standing Beech Buccaneers, Teague completed the hat trick in 15 seconds with a pinfall win. Thomas Lawrence scored a pinfall win at 160 pounds and Josh Tobitt scored a forfeit win wrestling at 195.
The wrestlers travel to Oakland on Thursday, December 3rd for a tri-match with Oakland and Page. Matches will begin at 6 PM. Coach Roger Barlow will be a guest on the Coffee Coaches Show on Saturday to talk about the Raiders’ performance.

CHS Softball to Host December Golf Tournament

long johnsThe Coffee County CHS Lady Raider softball team is hosting the 1st Annual “Long John Open” golf tournament on Saturday, December 12th at Willowbrook. Cost for the 4 man scramble tournament is $200 per team. The event tees off at 10 AM and there will be prizes awarded for the Best and Worst Dressed participants. Teams can receive an extra $25 off (per team) if they bring a lightly used coat to be donated for charity. $25 will also enter participants in contests for the longest drive, longest putt, mulligans, throws, red tree drives and a drawing for golf bags. 1st and 2nd Place flights will be paid and hot chocolate will be served on the course. For more information, contact WIllowbrook Golf Club or CHS softball coach Steve Wilder at 731-445-4897

CCMS Cheerleaders to Host Cheer Clinic

cheerleading 3Do you have a child that loves to cheer or would like to find out? If so, the Coffee County Middle School Cheerleaders have the perfect event for you on Friday, December 4th.  The CCMS Cheerleaders will be holding a clinic for kids Pre-K thru 6th grade.  Campers will learn a basketball chant and dance routine that they will perform at a middle school game!  Cost for the camp is $25.  The camp will run from 4 PM to 6 PM on Friday, Dec 4th @CCMS.  Campers will be invited to the CCMS game on Thursday, December 10th to perform their routine at the game!  Forms are available at the county elementary schools, Tennessee Gymnastics, Pathway Gymnastics, and at CCMS.

Predators End Scoreless Streak, Beat Buffalo on Wednesday

Pete Weber’s Postgame Report

 

Nashville Predators goalie Carter Hutton

Nashville Predators goalie Carter Hutton

Mike Fisher and the Nashville Predators were in the midst of a franchise-record scoring drought but felt probability was in their favor.

Fisher ended the Predators’ goalless skid at 227:39 and Nashville scored three times in 13 minutes during a 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.

“We were due for bounces and we got a few,” Fisher said. “Luckily it was enough ’cause they were coming pretty hard at the end.”

Craig Smith and Cody Hodgson also scored, while Carter Hutton made 30 saves to help Nashville snap a three-game losing streak.

“We weren’t going to get shut out the rest of the year,” coach Peter Laviolette said. “That would be impossible, right? They do the right things, they put the puck at the net. It’s going to go in.”

The Predators were outscored 11-0 over the first three games of this five-game trip, which ends Friday in Philadelphia. They hadn’t scored since the second period of a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Nov. 17.

“We had a lot of confidence in this room,” Hutton said. “We’re not too far removed from scoring seven in a couple games. So at the same time we knew if we stuck to what worked, it would come.”

Evander Kane and Jack Eichel scored for the Sabres.

The loss was Buffalo’s sixth straight, and they’ve only scored seven goals and collected two points in that time.

Over the first two periods, Buffalo outshot Nashville 25-11 but trailed 3-0.

“There’s a lot in the game that’s good,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “There’s nothing good about getting down 3-0 and not winning the hockey game, but some pretty good stuff from our lines.”

Linus Ullmark allowed three goals on eight shots for Buffalo and was then replaced by Chad Johnson. Johnson stopped all 12 shots he faced.

The Predators scored on their first true spell of possession in the Sabres’ end. Fisher’s busy work off the puck got him to a rebound ahead of Jack McCabe and he scored with 6:08 left in the period.

It took just 55 seconds of second-period play for Smith to build Nashville’s lead, taking advantage of a poorly-positioned Ullmark with a high wrister.

The third goal started when Calle Jarnkrok lunged to corral a Sabres clearing attempt at the blue line and fired a wild shot toward the net. Gabriel Bourque controlled the rebound and found former Sabres forward Hodgson streaking across the slot for an easy goal.

“Bourque made a great play, a really sharp pass,” Hodgson said. “I just had to tap it in.”

Brian Gionta collected an ambitious pass up the right boards from Cody Franson and forced Hutton into an early blocker save as Buffalo recorded up the first eight shots on goal.

Hutton dodged trouble when Jack Eichel’s long shot through traffic beat him five-hole but trickled off the left post.

Kane pulled the Sabres to within two late in the second. Nashville allowed the left wing to gain the zone and move into the center of the ice, where he beat Hutton with a glove-side wrist shot.

Marcus Foligno was called for two penalties early in the third period, the second for interfering with Hutton on a 1-on-1 opportunity that went wide. When Foligno emerged from the box, he found himself in a race with Hutton for a loose puck, and his dive flipped the goaltender in the air.

“I just tried to elevate it and he caught my legs and sent me for the old flip-a-rooskie,” Hutton said. “I’ve got to work on my landing, that’s for sure.”

Eichel then fired a cross-crease pass from Ryan O’Reilly off Hutton and into the goal with 1:19 left, but Buffalo couldn’t find the equalizer with the extra attacker.

11/28/15 — Clyde Aaron Crosslin

flower4Mr. Clyde Aaron Crosslin, Sr., age 88 of Manchester,
Tennessee passed from this life on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 surrounded
by his
loving family. Mr. Crosslin was preceded
in death by his parents, Charles Crosslin, Sr. and Bertha Crosslin, and one
brother, Charles Crosslin, Jr.

He is survived by one daughter, Carrie Taggart of
Highlands Ranch, Colorado, three sons, Clyde Crosslin, Jr. of Norwalk,
California, Kevin Crosslin of Warren, Michigan, Keith Crosslin and wife Tara
Rice of Washington, D.C., two sisters, Leola Sain of Bradyville, Tennessee,
Betty Rigney and husband Ewin L. of Manchester, Tennessee, one brother, O.D.
Crosslin and wife Alta of Manchester, Tennessee, four grandchildren,
Christopher Crosslin, Andrew Taggart, Jeffrey Taggart, Evan Crosslin, and
two
great grandchildren.

Mr. Crosslin was a member of the Main Street Church of
Christ for many years. He enjoyed a good
game of pool, pitching horseshoes, fishing, vegetable gardening and
cooking. Mr. Crosslin was a successful
business owner and a wonderful teacher in the trade of machinist. He
will be dearly missed by all who knew him
and loved him.

Funeral Services for Mr. Clyde A. Crosslin, Sr. will
be conducted on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Coffee County
Funeral Chapel with Brother Alan Adams officiating. Burial will follow
in the Gnat Hill Cemetery,
Manchester, Tennessee. Visitation will
be held on Saturday, November 28, 2015 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the
Coffee County Funeral Chapel, Manchester, Tennessee.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial
donations be made to ns2serves.org/donate.html, a Veteran’s assistance
technical
training program with job placement opportunities.

COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY
OF CLYDE A. CROSSLIN, SR.