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8/20/15 —- Travis Lee Daniel
Travis Lee Daniel, age 35 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on August 16, 2015.
Travis was a logger / farmer with Daniel’s Farms. He was one of the most humble people you could ever have the pleasure of meeting. He was so much like his “Pa” Lonnie Daniel, Jr. Travis loved everyone and was loved by everyone, no one could ever take his place.
Travis was preceded in death by his father, Dale Edward Daniel in 2015 and paternal grandparents, Lonnie & Ruth Daniel and maternal grandfather, Ed Carter.
He is survived by his mother, Judy Ann Carter-Daniel of Manchester, Tenn.; daughter, Lilliana Grace Daniel who was the light of his life; brother, Josh Edward Daniel of Manchester, Tenn.; sister, Kristy Crownover-Anderson (Roger) of Fishers, Indiana; grandmother, Lillian Carter of Manchester, Tenn.; two nieces, Victoria Anderson and Alyssa Anderson; one nephew, Andrew Anderson; cousin, Charlie Carter; five additional cousins; three uncles; two aunts; and a host of other relatives and friends.
VISITATION
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Central Funeral Home
FUNERAL
Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Central Funeral Home
BURIAL
Asbury Cemetery in Hillsboro, Tennessee
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements
CHS Soccer Blanks Riverdale on Monday Night in Season Opener
CHS Soccer coach David Amado instructs junior Karson Young during the first half of Monday’s game.
Sharp passing produced numerous scoring opportunities and led the Coffee County CHS Lady Raider soccer team to a dominant 6 to 0 win over Riverdale on Monday night in the opening game of the season for both teams. “When we pass the ball, we have the opportunity to control the game and do some special things” said CHS head coach David Amado following the easy win for Coffee County. The Lady Raiders roared out to a 4 to 0 halftime lead as they controlled the time of possession and held the visiting Warriors to zero shots in the first 40 minute half. Caitlyn Moore got a pair of goals in the 22nd and 24th minute, the first off of a rebounded shot and the second one unassisted from a tough angle from the right edge of the 18 yard box near the end line. When Riverdale stepped up the physical play up front, Coach Amado moved Karson Young up top and she responded with a pair of goals in the 33rd and 37th minute, the first off a nice feed from freshman Abby Morgan, and the second on a long thru pass from Izzy Huddleston. McKenzie Anderson notched 2 second half goals, including one in the final minute as Coffee County out shot Riverdale 24 to 3 for the game. Ali Shelton and Halie Conner combined in goal for the shutout. Freshman Allie Amado had 2 assists and Moore added an assist for Coffee County as Coach Amado started 2 freshman and played 6 freshmen in the game. “We are beginning to believe we are a good team” added Amado “I am proud of their effort tonight.” The Lady Raiders hit the road on Tuesday as they make the long trek to Hamilton County to take on Soddy Daisy. The JV team will play at 4 PM while the varsity gets underway at 6 PM. The Lady Raiders return home on Thursday to take on Cookeville in a 7 PM match at the Raider Soccer Field.
CCMS Volleyball Drops Match to Highland Rim on Monday
Amanda Mukai of CCMS volleybal
A rematch with Highland Rim of Park City on Monday night, presented the CCMS volleyball team the chance to exact some revenge from a tournament loss on Saturday. Coach Lora Selvog’s young Lady Raider team battled hard, but dropped the 2 set match on Monday night. After a hard fought 25-20 loss in the first set, the Lady Raiders opened up a 14 to 10 lead over Highland Rim in the 2nd set. At that point, the taller and more experienced Lady Hornets rallied back to capture the 2nd set 25 to 20 to seal the match. Amanda Mukai and Abigail Parker each scored 3 service aces for the Lady Raiders, while Mukai, Keelie Hillis and Maddie Harryman each scored a kill. The Lady Raiders return home on Tuesday afternoon for a 4:30 PM match with Warren County at the CCMS gym. Thunder Radio will be there to bring the broadcast of that match as part of their Home Town Tuesday series with the pregame show airing at 4:25.
Fatal Crash In Tullahoma
A Manchester man died early Saturday morning after he was involved in a single vehicle crash on East Carroll Street in Tullahoma.
According to a report by Tullahoma Police Sgt. Robert Weaver, around 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning Justin John Reed, 21, of Stacy Ann Road, Manchester was traveling east on Carroll Street when his 2001 Cadillac left the road on the right side. The Cadillac traveled several feet.
The vehicle then began to flip and struck a utility pole at the intersection of Mitchell Boulevard. Reed was then ejected from the vehicle.
Reed was transported from the accident scene to the helipad at Vanderbilt LifeFlight terminal at Tullahoma Regional Airport by personnel from the ambulance service along with members of the Tullahoma Fire Department. He was the flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville where he died.
Closing Your Door Can Buy Valuable Time During a Fire
The state Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding Tennesseans about the importance of shutting doors in the event of a house fire. Photo credit: Greyerbaby/Morguefile.
Haslam Looking At ways To Fund Transportation Projects
Gov. Bill Haslam
But the Republican governor says there’s little consensus on what to do about it.
Haslam said in a recent forum in Nashville that a frequent comment he receives from elected officials who want to kick start projects in their home areas is: “I’m not really excited about a gas tax, what else can we do?”
The problem, Haslam says, is that there’s “no magic bullet” to fund a $6 billion backlog of transportation projects around the state.
Tennessee charges a 21.4-cent tax on each gallon of gasoline. The tax, which raises $657 million per year, was last increased in 1989.
Free Hunting Day Is Saturday
Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 22 which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season.
Free Hunting Day is an event the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annually provides in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of Tennessee’s oldest and favorite traditions. The day serves as an excellent opportunity for persons to experience the enjoyment of the sport.
The TWRA encourages regular hunters to introduce friends and family members (young and old) to the outdoors sport. It is also an excellent opportunity for those folks who have not tried hunting in a while to be reintroduced to the sport.
On Free Hunting Day, state resident hunters are exempt from hunting licenses and WMA permit requirements. Many of the WMAs are open to hunters seeking public access on Aug. 22. Hunters are asked to check the information for particular WMAs in the newly-published 2015-16 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide which is available online at www.tnwildlife.org or copies are available at any TWRA regional office or at most outlets where licenses are sold.
The TWRA offers a reminder that hunter education requirements are not waived for Free Hunting Day. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1969 is required to have successfully completed a hunter education course. An apprentice license is required for those born on or after Jan. 1, 1969 if the hunter education course has not been completed. This license exempts the hunter from the mandatory hunter education law for one year from the date of purchase, but may only be purchased for up to three consecutive years during the lifetime of the hunter.
Hunters are allowed to harvest up to 10 squirrels a day from the opening day of squirrel season through Feb. 29, 2016 with each hunting day beginning a half-hour before sunrise and ending a half-hour after sunset.
In addition to squirrels, those species that have a year-round season will be open as well. The year-round species include armadillo, beaver, coyote, groundhog, and striped skunk.
For more information about hunting in Tennessee, visit TWRA’s website at www.tnwildlife.org or contact your nearest TWRA regional office.
8/19/15 —– Iona Bell Cornelison
Funeral services for Mrs. Iona Bell Cornelison, age 88, of Manchester, will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wade West officiating.
Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
Mrs. Cornelison passed away Monday morning at Manchester Healthcare.
Iona was born in Chattanooga, TN, the daughter of the late Richard Lee and Mary G. Brassfield Baltimore.
She was a seamstress at Eden Industries. She attended Common Salvation in Manchester and Believer’s House of Worship in Hillsboro. Iona enjoyed sewing, making quilts, gardening, canning, and fishing.
In addition to her parents, Iona was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Horace Buddie Cornelison; two brothers, Albert and Earnest Baltimore; and two sisters, Dottie Walden and Emma Wilhoit.
She is survived by four sons, Buddie (Glenda Kay) Cornelison, Alexander Cornelison, Kenneth Ray Cornelison, and Ted Mark (Laura) Cornelison, all of Manchester; two daughters, Jane Watters of Hillsboro and Dorothy (Melvin) Ott of Morrison; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren.
Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Robin Leigh Russ
Funeral services for Ms. Robin Leigh Russ, age 50, of Manchester, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 21, 2015 at Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Mark Barron officiating.
Burial will follow in Hurricane Grove Cemetery.
Visitation with the Russ family will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday at the church.
Robin passed away Saturday at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 
Nashville, following an extended illness.
Robin was born in Manchester, TN, the daughter of the late Watt Russ and Cherry Mason Russ, who survives.
She was employed in the nursing field for the past 30 years and was currently employed at Unity Medical Center in Manchester. She loved to cook and enjoyed traveling.
In addition to her mother, Robin is also survived by one brother, Mason (Misti) Russ of Manchester; one sister, Shannon (Donnie) Frazier of Manchester; and three nephews, Nathaniel Russ, Cole and Grant Frazier.
Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Coffee Pot Game to be Included in Great American Rivalry Series
The Great American Rivalry Series is proud to announce it will feature the “Coffee Pot Game” between annual rivals the Tullahoma Wildcats and the Coffee County Red Raiders in the Series’ first weekend of games for 2015. This 90 year old rivalry game will be presented this year by the United States Army and played on August 21 in Manchester. Highlighting some of the longest running rivalries in high school football, the 2015 Great American Rivalry Series will feature 100 showdowns nationwide. All of these games come with great football, hard earned sweat and a heavy dose of hometown pride.
For the 12th year, the Great American Rivalry Series has selected an exclusive collection of top-notch rivalries across the country, covering 40 states and over 100 cities throughout the country. Wrapped in tradition, these annual battles excite entire communities, while celebrating the schools, their teams, and their fans. We Know Friday NightsTM
Series founder Rick Ford notes that, “With all the traditions of these games including bonfires, pep rallies, and parades, high school football has brought communities together to watch their teams compete in these classic battles for more than one hundred years.”
The Tullahoma Wildcats and the Coffee County Red Raiders will take the field for week one of the 2015 Series, continuing their clash for the Coffee Pot Trophy, which has been played by these two Crompton Creek teams since 1924. Though few know the full history of the Coffee Pot, some believe the trophy got its start in the 1930s when businessmen from both cities had tired from replacing each school’s goalposts after a victory. Over the years Tullahoma has built up a 58-29 record over Coffee County (and there were two ties) and has kept the Coffee Pot on their side of Crompton Creek since 2007.
The Coffee County-Tullahoma game was selected as one of the top 100 must-see match ups for the 12th Annual Series and is always a highly anticipated game for both the Manchester and Tullahoma communities. The Red Raiders and Wildcats will both enter the game hungry as they attempt to start the year off on the right track with a big rivalry win.
An in-school Rivalry Fitness Challenge will also take place between the two schools during the week leading up to the game. The school that proves to be the fittest will be awarded a crystal trophy at halftime of the game. The winning team on the field earns year-long bragging rights with the Coffee Pot Trophy, and the Great American Rivalry Series Champions trophy, presented by the Army. The game’s Most Valuable Player and the top student-athlete from each school are also recognized as part of the Series.
“The Great American Rivalry Series and the Rivalry Series Fitness Challenge offers both academic and physical challenges, which reflect key elements of life as a soldier,” said Kelli Bland, U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s public affairs officer. “In the Army, we build our Soldiers physically, morally and academically; we build them to be qualified for life, not just the Army. We appreciate the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of these students.”
You can find more information at GreatAmericanRivalry.com or through the Series’ Twitter (@AmericanRivalry), Facebook, YouTube and Instagram accounts. Previews and past results will be posted throughout the season with details of the teams and the history of the rivalries, and after the game. Fans can relive the excitement with photo galleries and game recaps.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans can add to the intensity of the rivalry via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram using #GreatAmericanRivalry. The Rivalry can also be found on Pinterest (AmericanRivalry) and YouTube. Fan photos posted with this hashtag may be featured on the Great American Rivalry Series website’s new Fan Photo Gallery, Pinterest Page and promoted via our other social media outlets.
ABOUT THE GREAT AMERICAN RIVALRY SERIES
In 2004, iHigh, Inc. (now known as BrainBox Intelligent Marketing) created the Great American Rivalry Series to celebrate this uniquely American sport and the cultural phenomenon of “Friday Night in America.” In its first 11 years, the Series has gone to more than 500 games in 40 states and continues to shine the spotlight on top high school football rivalries across the nation, where long-standing traditions are valued, expectations are sky-high, and fans are committed.