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CHS Soccer Stops Franklin County on Saturday Night
Caitlyn Moore (#28) punches her first goal past the Franklin County keeper on Saturday night( Photo by John St.Clair – JohnStClairPhoto.com)
A pair of goals by Caitlyn Moore lifted the Coffee County Lady Raider soccer team to a 2 to 1 win over Franklin County on Saturday night in the first round of the District 8AAA tournament. A layoff of 16 days only seemed to help Coffee County as the Lady Raiders opened the match with incredible offensive pressure. Coffee County got their first goal in the 4th minute after forcing Franklin County to surrender a corner kick. Allie Amado’s corner kick was punched back to her feet, allowing her to feed a beautiful pass to the front of the net. There she found Moore who drilled it past the Franklin County keeper. The Lady Raiders dominated ball possession in the first half as they carried the 1 to 0 lead into the half.
Coffee County continued the aggressive offensive attack to begin the second half. The Lady Raiders pushed a long through pass up the middle of the field. As Moore and the Franklin County keeper converged on the ball, the keeper came out of the 18 yard box and was unable to clear it. Moore deftly dribbled around her to fire her 2nd goal into the empty net at the 42nd minute. From there, the Rebelettes turned up the offensive pressure, eventually scoring on an odd man rush in the 60th minute. Coffee County was able to recover from that defensive miscue and finished strong against a Rebelette squad that appeared to run out of gas in the last 10 minutes. For the match, Franklin County outshot Coffee County 15 to 14, but the Rebelettes were only able to put 7 shots on frame. Coffee County keeper Ali Shelton finished the match with 6 saves with most of those coming in the 2nd half.
With the win, Coffee County improves to 9-7-2 on the season and advances to the District 8AAA semifinals on Tuesday. Coffee County will travel to Fayetteville to take on Lincoln County on Tuesday night in a match that will begin at 7 PM. Thunder Radio will bring you the broadcast of that match beginning at 6:50.
A podcast of Saturday’s match is available at the Thunder Radio website at: http://www.WMSRradio.com/downloads/
CCMS Football Falls to Harris on Saturday to End Season
Hayden Skipper (#2) carries for a big gain against Harris on Saturday
A 4th quarter comeback came up just short on Saturday as the Coffee County Middle School football team fell to Harris 26 to 22 in the CTC Conference semifinals. A pair of first half turnovers, along with a controversial offensive pass interference call, put the Raiders in a 24 to 6 halftime hole. A 3rd quarter sack of Blanton Brown in the end zone gave Harris a safety and a 26 to 6 lead as the teams entered the 4th quarter. From there, Coffee County owned the 4th quarter scoring 2 touchdowns, the first on a 6 yard run from Tanner Hulvey and the second on a 19 yard touchdown pass from Brown to Trevor Horne. Hulvey converted both 2 point conversions to make it 26 to 22 and Hayden Skipper recovered an onside kick to give the Raiders some life with 3:46 left in the game, but an interception gave the ball back to Harris with 1:19 and the Coffee County defense, alone with 3 timeouts to give the Raiders a last shot with 47 seconds left. But a sack and an incomplete pass ended the Raiders season.
Tanner Hulvey (#27) turns the ball upfield against Harris on Saturday
Coffee County was led in rushing by Hulvey who finished with 67 yards on 13 carries and a touchdown. Skipper finished with 13 carries for 56 yards rushing and a pair of pass receptions for 43 yards. Brown completed 3 passes for 62 yards and rushed for a touchdown. After finishing the season in a 3 way tie with Harris and North, North won the tie-breaker to advance to Tuesday night’s championship game with Harris. That game will be played at 6:30 PM at North.
10/14/15 — Louie Tobitt
Louie “Brad” Tobitt, of Normandy, passed from this life to be with his
heavenly Father, Sunday, October 10, 2015, after a long illness. In his
last moments he was surrounded by his family and loved ones and he passed
peacefully without suffering
Louie was born in Tullahoma in 1938 to the late Kathleen Pate and Vernon
Tobitt. At the age of 17, he moved away and joined the United States Air
Force where he spent 20 years serving his country. While assigned to
Ramstein Air Base in Germany, he met the love of his life, Marianne
(Schmidt) Tobitt. They were married April 29, 1960. In the years to
follow they raised three wonderful children and travelled the globe.
After retiring from the service, they made their home in Normandy,
Tennessee. After retirement Louie and Marianne traveled extensively
throughout the continental United States to include Alaska and Hawaii. He
was an avid hunter and up to the days preceeding his death he talked
about how he would love to be able to hunt again. Louie had a green thumb
and loved gardening and planting flowers. He was a prominent member of
The United Gospel Fellowship Church on Normandy road. He was a very
loving and giving individual whose compassion was felt by all that knew
him.
Louie is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marianne, two sons Mike and
David, one daughter Anita, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren,
one brother, Bob Pate, three sisters, Carolann Taylor, Dean Howard,
Connie Ployer and several nieces and nephews.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, two brothers, Robert Tobitt,
Ernest Tobitt and one sister, Katherine Gold.
A celebration of Louie’s life with be held on Wednesday, October 14th at
6:30 pm and will be held at The United Gospel Fellowship Church in
Normandy, 1505 Normandy Road, Normandy, Tennessee 37360 with Bro. Tommy
Barrett officiating. All family and friends are welcome to attend to
celebrate Louie’s life.
For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St.
Jude’s Children’s Hospital, c/o St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000,
Dept. 142, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-9908.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
10/13/15 — Mildred Sue Gravitt Cox
Mildred (Mick) Sue Gravitt Cox passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015, at Harton Hospital. She was born in Athens, Tennessee, on July 14, 1923. She retired as a cook and baker at East Middle School. In her younger days, she performed on several radio broadcasts as a singer of gospel music as a member of both a duet and a quartet. She enjoyed watching game shows on TV, gospel music, UT football, quilting, and her family. She was a member of Marble Plains Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her husband William M Cox Sr.; parents Ollie and Mamie Kimbro Gravitt; and siblings Marie Pelfrey, Thelma Ware, Paul Gravitt, and R E Gravitt. She is survived by three sons, Bill (Jan), Tullahoma; John (Amy), Hollywood, Ala.; and Jim, Bon Aire, Ga.; a sister Mary Swafford, Athens, Tn.; grandchilden Nathan Cox, Tullahoma; Jared (Jessica) Cox, Murfreesboro, Tn.; Jamie (Tim) Hall and Jason Phelps, all of Madison, Ala.; and Courtney Cox, Bon Aire, Ga.; great- grandchildren Kaitlin, Zada, Chesnie, Hinley, Callie Ann, and Harvin. She is also survived by very special friends Jelene Smith and Janet Carter. Visitation will be Monday, October 12 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Daves- Culbertson Funeral Home, with the funeral on Tuesday, October 13, at 2:00 in the chapel at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home, with Dr. Don Dixon and Bro. Jack Hice officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Middle Tennessee Sight Service or the Tullahoma Lions Club.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Man Finds Drugs In His Recently Bought Shoes
The Franklin County sheriff’s department is investigating an interesting case.
A Franklin County resident went to Unclaimed Freight in Scottsboro and bought a pair of shoes. When he got home, he put the shoes on and started to walk when he did the shoes ripped open and out came about 2,000 Ecstasy pills.
Sgt. Chuck Stines talked with a Jackson County investigator and they decided that there was nothing they could do as they did not know who owned the shoes. The soles of the shoes had been hollowed out and a bag of the pills was placed in each shoe.
The victim is out a small amount of money and some drug dealer is out several thousand dollars.
Area Doctor Charged With Health Care Fraud
Dr. John J. Cauthon, 49, of Murfreesboro, was charged Wednesday in a federal indictment with seven counts of health care fraud, announced David Rivera, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee.
Cauthon is a Podiatrist in Murfreesboro who contracted to provide podiatric services to residents of nursing homes located throughout Tennessee. In the past, Cauthon operated an office in Manchester.
According to the indictment, between May 2015 and August 2015, Cauthon engaged in a scheme to defraud Medicare, TennCare, and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, by submitting approximately $327,280.24 in fraudulent claims for a surgical procedure for nail avulsions, which he did not perform.
If convicted, Cauthon faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each count of health care fraud.
This case was investigated by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Office of Inspector General and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney James S. Seaman is prosecuting the case.
An indictment is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. (WGNS)
Meeting About Possible New Animal Shelter in Tullahoma
Tullahoma area citizens who love man’s best friends are encouraged to attend an informational meeting Thursday, October 15 at 5 pm at CD Stamps Center.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the latest updates for a new Animal Shelter. “We have some exciting news to share with the group,” said Mayor Lane Curlee.
“The Friends of the Tullahoma Animal Shelter have been working hard behind the scenes to help make this vision a reality. I’m eager to help their proposal move forward, and the effort is gaining steam. For people who love pets, this is an opportunity to get involved and assist with a fundraising effort,” said Mayor Curlee.
“The current facility has served the city well for the last 40 years, said Public Works Director, Wayne Limbaugh. “Now is the time to build a modern facility.”
Anyone is welcome to participate in the meeting, and we are looking for people to help the shelter raise money and organize the Friends of the Tullahoma Animal Shelter Committee.
The Friends of the Tullahoma Animal Shelter members will take on the responsibility of raising funds.
“This meeting will help the Tullahoma Animal Shelter continue its efforts in the community that help save dogs and find them the loving homes they deserve,” said Limbaugh.
“We’re going to build the shelter,” said Curlee. “Everyone I’ve spoken to is in favor of it. Rarely does a project receive so much support. Advocates are pushing hard to get the Shelter built as quickly as possible.”
The Tullahoma Animal Shelter averages about 25 adoptions per month, said Animal Control Manager, Teresa Holt.
For more information, call Community Coordinator, Winston Brooks at 455-2648 or Teresa Holt at 454-9580.
10/11/15 — Alta Adean Green McBride
Alta Adean Green McBride, age 85 of Manchester, Tennessee and former
Asbury community resident, passed away into rest on October 8, 2015 at
the Horizon Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was a retired seamstress
at PCA Apparel Industries, Inc. and Tennessee Apparel in Tullahoma and
was a member of the Red Hill Church of Christ in Manchester. She enjoyed
cooking, sewing and spending time with her family and friends. Mrs.
McBride was preceded in death by her late husband, Winton McBride who
passed away in 2006; parents, the late William Howard Green and Eula
Wiser Green: sister, Mary Ruth Adcock; and brothers, Carlton Green,
Thurman Green and Lloyd Green. She is survived by her son, Neal McBride
of Hillsboro, Tenn.; brother, Marvin Green of Chattanooga, Tenn.;
sisters, Marie Adcock of Shelbyville, Tenn. and Penny Bryan (Dexter) of
Hillsboro, Tenn.; grandson, Scott McBride (Christa) of Manchester, Tenn.;
two great-grandchildren, Taylor McBride and Madelyn McBride; numerous
nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
VISITATION
Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Central Funeral Home
FUNERAL
Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Central Funeral Home
OFFICIANT
Bro. Ralph Hart
BURIAL
Asbury Methodist Cemetery
MEMORIALS
Inlieu of flowers, the family suggests Memorial Donations be made to the
Red Hill Church of Christ Building Fund.
ARRANGEMENTS BY CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME
10/9/15
Birthdays:
Michael Grenillo — Pizza Winner!
Rodney Banks, 51
Melinda Ray, 58
Allie Rudlander, 8
Food Lion Birthday Cake Winner:
Brandon Spry
Flowers by Michael Anniversary Winner:
H.G. & P.G. Wells