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9/12/15 — Peggy Sue Holt
Peggy Sue Holt, age 57 of Estill Springs, Tennessee, passed away on September 8, 2015 at the Unity Medical Center in Manchester. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Holt; daughter, Betty Jo Medley; parents, the late George W. Forsythe and Gladys L. Bean Forsythe; and sister, Patricia Sanders. Peggy is survived by her son, William H. Medley, II of Estill Springs, Tenn.; daughter, Lori L. Medley of Manchester, Tenn.; three granddaughters, Kristen Medley, Saharra Blanton and Jayden Blanton; and a host of other relatives and friends.
VISITATION
Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. at Central Funeral Home
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Central Funeral Home
OFFICIANT
Pastor Tom Watkins
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.
9/13/15 — Roy Elburn Floyd
Roy Elburn Floyd, age 94, passed away on September 10, 2015 at his home in Manchester, Tennessee. Mr. Floyd was a retired Automaker with General Motors; member of the Farrar Hill Baptist Church and formerly the Ararat Baptist Church and was active in the Senior Citizens Center in Manchester. He was a World War II, United States Army veteran and P.O.W. and received the the Distinguished Purple Heart Medal, among many other awards for his dedicated service. He was the Vice Chair of the “Ex-P.O.W.” Association in Murfreesboro, Tenn., member of the V.F.W., D.A.V. and 70 year member of the American Legion. Roy will be fondly remembered for his generosity to people and love for playing cards. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Bugg Floyd; parents, Samuel Nelson Floyd and Dolly Armetha Sherrill Floyd; sisters, Dorothy Jernigan, Lola Simmons and Virgie Duke; brothers, Othra Floyd, Omer Floyd, Oscar Floyd, Dewie Floyd, Verlon Floyd and Maurice Floyd. He is survived by his daughter, Dorothy B. Collingham (Dale) of Pinckney, MI; sister, Margie E. Trail of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Christopher Collingham (Missy), Brian Collingham (Laurie), Kim Collingham and Tommy Lathers; four great-grandchildren, Samantha Muldoon, Erin Collingham, Hayden Collingham and Mira Collingham; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
VISITATION
Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, Tennessee
FUNERAL
Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Central Funeral Home
OFFICIANT
Virgil Alford
BURIAL
Rose Hill Memorial Gardens with U.S. Army Military Honor
9/12/15 — Willie Mildred Munsey
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mildred Munsey, age 98, of Manchester, will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home. Mrs. Munsey passed away Thursday evening at Horizon Health & Rehab in Manchester.
Mrs. Munsey was born in Coffee County, TN, the daughter of the late Bill and Flora Pendleton Arnold. She retired from TN Apparel, after 30 years of service and was a member of East Main Church of Christ in Manchester.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Munsey was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Munsey; five brothers, Dallas, Ridley, Dalon, Jewel, and Oakley Arnold; and four sisters, Artie West, Birda Cargile, Polly Wiser, and Thelma McNally. She is survived by one son, Leroy (Shelia) Munsey of Manchester; one daughter, Zada Sellars of Manchester; six grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.
CHS Volleyball Sweeps Shelbyville
Kaylee Skipper of CHS Volleyball(Photo by John StClair – JohnStClairPhoto.com)
The Coffee County Central High School volleyball team got a straight set win over Shelbyville on Thursday night as they claimed their 5th district win of the season. The Lady Raiders won by set scores of 25-17, 25-13 and 25-17. The Lady Raiders had 21 aces, with only 6 service errors, led by Tyana Fenton’s 6 aces. Kaylee Skipper led the team in kills with 6 while Maddie Taylor led in assists with 15. The Lady Raiders will return home on Tuesday as they welcome Tullahoma to the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym for a 6 PM match. Thunder Radio will bring you that broadcast as part of the Hometown Tuesday series.
CCMS Volleyball Drops Harris on 8th Grade Night
Amanda Mukai of CCMS volleyball
The Coffee County Middle School volleyball team celebrated 8th grade night with a hard fought, straight set win over Harris on Thursday night. The Lady Raiders were pushed to the limit in the first set before claiming the 27 to 25 win. They came back with a 25 to 18 win in the second set to claim the match and improve their record to 11-6-1. Shelby Brewer and Keelie Hillis led the Lady Raiders in kills with 2 each. Sarah West had 5 service aces and Amanda Mukai led the team in assists with 4. The Lady Raiders travel to Warren County next Thursday to take on the Lady Pioneers in a match scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM.
Red Raider Golf Falls to Tullahoma on Thursday
CHS golfer John Parriger
The Red Raider golf team completed their regular season with a matchup with crosstown rival Tullahoma on Thursday playing at Lakewood. The Raiders got a strong showing from their top 4 golfers, but it was not enough in a 152-160 loss to the Wildcats. The Red Raiders were led by John Parigger who shot a 37, while freshmen Austin Farris and Samuel Prater each fired a 40. Red Raider senior Hayden Proffitt added a 43 on the day. With the loss, the Red Raiders finished the regular season with a record of 45 and 24 and finished 2nd in District 8AAA. Up next will be the district tournament on Monday at Tullahoma’s Lakewood Country Club. Teams will tee off at 9:00 AM
CHS Soccer Falls to Shelbyville
The Coffee County CHS Lady Raider soccer teams were unable to find the back of the net on Thursday night at Shelbyville, falling by a final score of 5 to 0. The district loss dropped Coffee County’s record to 1-2-1 in district play this season. The Lady Raider JV team was also shut out by the Eaglettes falling 3 to 0. The Lady Raiders return home on Tuesday night for a district match with Lincoln County beginning at 7 PM.
Rockets Fall in Middle School Football Action
A pair of touchdowns from Jacob Floyd in the first half helped the Westwood Rockets get to the locker room for halftime trailing by only 2 points to Community 22 to 20. The Rockets were unable to find the endzone in the 2nd half as they lost by a final score of 30 to 20. Dylan Koon had the other Rocket touchdown and Shawn Anderson added a 2 point conversion. After an opening week win over Moore County, the Rockets have lost 5 straight as they prepare to host Liberty next Thursday for their final home game of the year. That game will kickoff at 6:30 PM at Dyer-Bouldin Field.
Lady Raider Softball Loses Iconic Booster
In the storied 25 year history of Coffee County CHS softball, a lot of names (on both sides of the foul lines) have played large parts in building a program and a brand. Today, I am saddened to tell you of the loss of a true giant in the family history of Lady Raider softball. Goodloe McLaughlin was a lot of things to a lot of people, but he was one of a handful of men and women who were the driving force behind the construction of a softball field on campus at CHS. In 1996, with the help of school board member Paul Russell, Coach Jeff Breeden embarked on building a field. Goodloe, or “Goodie” as we grew to call him was just a dad….but a man EXACTLY like the type of Lady Raider softball player we hoped to develop. HE was hard working, loyal, tenacious and a problem solver. HE spend many hours leveling and moving dirt, clearing trees and often pushing people to action in building the field. To opposing fans, he was the worst heckler, to a Lady Raider player and fan alike he was a humble man with an infectious laugh, a loving spirit and a tireless drive. You may have never met him, but he is one program pioneer that deserves one last tip of the cap.
Full Obituary is at: http://www.thunder1320.com/?p=37465