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6/27/15 —- JAMIE SHAWN BOHNA
JAMIE SHAWN BOHNA, age 45, of Estill Springs, Tenn., departed this life suddenly on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in Memphis, Tenn., from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Mr. Bohna was a motorcycle enthusiast. He was a loving and caring father and grandfather.
Mr Bohna was preceded in death by father, Leonard Bohna.
He is survived by his wife, Wendy Bohna of Murfreesboro, Tenn., mother, Carole Bohna of Estill Springs, Tenn., sons; Christopher Bohna and his wife, Lakoya of Hillsboro, Tenn., Matthew Bohna of Murfreesboro, Tenn., daughter, Leslie Bohna (Mike Koontz) of Winchester, Tenn., and 1 grandson, Cole Bohna.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday, June 27, 2015, from 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. at Grant Funeral Services.
Services will be held also on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at 6:00 P.M. from the chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Eulogist Jay Prall, officiating.
Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
Manchester Youth Baseball Set to Host Weekend Tournament
34 teams from Tennessee will converge on Fred Deadman Park this weekend for the biggest youth baseball tournament in the city’s history. The Manchester Youth Baseball League is hosting the tournament which will feature teams in 5 different age classifications ranging from ages 5 to 17. Games will get underway at 6:00 PM on Friday and continue through Sunday in the “Open” and “Recreational” divisions. Admission will be $5 per day or $10 for a weekend pass. To see a copy of the schedule, you can visit the Manchester Youth Baseball Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/manchestertnyouthbaseball
Washington Blanks Braves 7 to 0 on Thursday
The Nationals’ starting pitching continued to dominate as Washington blanked the Braves, 7-0, at Nationals Park on Thursday afternoon to complete a three-game sweep. The Nats have won six consecutive games.
In his second start following a stint on the disabled list due to a flexor strain, Washington right-hander Doug Fister had his best outing of the season. He lasted seven innings and picked up his third win.
Braves right-hander Matt Wisler wasn’t as fortunate. In his second career start, he lasted just four innings and allowed six runs (four earned) on nine hits. He had thrown eight innings of one-run ball in his debut.
Fister allowed just four hits in his outing. The only time the Braves made a serious threat was in the fifth inning. They had runners on first and second and no outs, but Pedro Ciriaco flew out to center fielder Denard Span, then Eury Perez hit into an inning-ending double play. The double play to end the fifth made it 39 1/3 scoreless innings for the rotation, which set a franchise record. After Fister exited, the streak was at 41 1/3 innings.
Wisler was nowhere near as impressive as he had been on Friday, when he limited the Mets to just the one run. The highly regarded prospect surrendered a pair of unearned runs during the first two innings, but he also allowed four extra-base hits, including Ian Desmond’s two-run homer, through the first three innings.
The Braves continue their road trip on Friday as they travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates. Williams Perez(4-0, 2.78 ERA) will get the start for Atlanta while the Pirates counter with Francisco Liriano(4-6, 3.26 ERA) First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 CDT and Thunder Radio will bring you the broadcast beginning at 6:00 PM
Summer Camp and Tryout Information
High school and middle school sports programs conclude the first week of the TSSAA dead period on Saturday and with one week left to go, it is time to look forward to July camps and tryouts.
The CHS golf team will hold tryouts for the 2015-16 Golf team on Monday, July 13th beginning at 9 AM at Willowbrook Golf Course. Student athletes will to bring with them their own golf equipment plus the completed & signed physical/consent forms are REQUIRED. You can download the forms at: http://images.pcmac.org/SiSFiles/Schools/TN/CoffeeCountySchools/CoffeeCountyCentralHighSchool/Uploads/Forms/tssaa_med_form.pdf
For more information, contact Head Coach Mike Ray at: 931-247-4156 OR 723-5159
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The CHS boys soccer team will hold tryouts on for incoming freshmen and new players on Monday and Tuesday, July 13 and 14, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Tryouts will be held at the Red Raider soccer field behind the Raider Academy. Summer practice for returning players and new players who make the team will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, July 20, 21, and 23, beginning at 7:00 in the evening. Players from last year…either middle school or high school…who had a valid physical, that physical is still valid. Those who did not have a valid physical for the 2014-2015 school year will need to get a physical before coming to tryouts. You will need to download the necessary forms from the TSSAA website. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Harper at 615-294-7250.
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The Coffee County CHS basketball team will hold a skills camp for children in grades 3 thru 8 on July 13th thru 16th at the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym. Cost for the 4 day camp is $50 and camp sessions will go from 9:00 AM to noon each day. Campers will grouped by age and skill level and will receive daily instruction from the Red Raider basketball team and coaches. There will be games and contests and each camper will receive a free camp T-Shirt. If you have questions, you can contact head coach Micah Williams at: williamsm@k12coffee.net or call him at: 931-492-2123
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The Coffee County Central High School softball team will hold tryouts on will be held on Monday and Tuesday, July 20 & 21 at Terry Floyd Field. Those unable to attend those dates, there will be a makeup on July 27-28. Time for both sessions is 10 AM to -12:00 PM. Student athletes will to bring with them their own softball equipment plus the completed & signed physical/consent forms are REQUIRED. You can download the forms at: http://images.pcmac.org/SiSFiles/Schools/TN/CoffeeCountySchools/CoffeeCountyCentralHighSchool/Uploads/Forms/tssaa_med_form.pdf
For more information, contact Steve Wilder at: 731-445-4896.
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The Coffee County Middle School baseball team will hold a makeup tryout session on Saturday, July 25th at the CCMS field. If you, or your student athlete, would like to participate on the 2015-2016 CCMS Baseball team, and have not tried out this summer, then mark your calendar. 6th & 7th graders will tryout from 9am to 11am while 8th graders will tryout from 11am to 1pm. If you have questions, please call Rodney Meeker 409-6958
I-24 Crash Injures Four People From Illinois
Around 6:20am Tuesday morning a 2012 Chevy Sedan was traveling westbound in the left lane around mile-marker 102 on I-24.
According to a Tennessee Highway Patrol report, a witnesses stated that the vehicle was driving erratically, attempted to avoid a tractor trailer in the left lane, traveled off the left side of the roadway, overcorrected and traveled across the interstate onto the right shoulder, and ran off the roadway and into a tree.
Michael Ramirez, age 23, was driving the vehicle and was injured, he was taken by Coffee County EMS to the Medical Center of Manchester for treatment. 25 year-old Andres Colon was a passenger and also suffered injuries and taken to Medical Center of Manchester. Fernando Ramirez, a 21 year-old and Mary Colon who were also passengers in the Chevy were airlifted via LifeFlight to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.
All of the injured are from Illinois.
Drug Bust In Manchester
Jacob Wayne Sneed.. Photos provided
Dillon T Scott
New Principal At Westwood Elementary–Westwood Middle Students At National Jr Beta Club Convention
Westwood Elementary
Thomas Fuhrman has resigned effective June 30 as principal of Westwood Elementary in Manchester. Thomas was principal of the school from 2013-2015. He replaced long time principal, Sandra Morris, who is currently the director of schools for Manchester City.
Fuhrman has accepted a position with Putnam County Schools as principal of Jere Whitson Elementary.
Melissa Glenn has been named new principal of Westwood Elementary. Glenn has served as principal of Maury City Elementary in Crockett County, Tennessee since 2009. During her tenure as principal there, the school showed significant growth in student achievement and enrollment. Maury City Elementary has been recognized by the State of Tennessee as a Reward School for academic growth two of the last three years.
Glenn considers it a great privilege to be chosen as principal of Westwood Elementary and pledges to do her best to serve the students, parents, staff, and community.
Glenn is relocating to Manchester with her husband who is the new plant manager of Batesville Casket Company.
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Fifty-three students and over thirty parents from Westwood Middle School are attending the National Junior Beta Club Convention at the Opryland Hotel and Convention Center. The convention brings together Junior Beta Clubs from across the country for four days of competition, learning, leadership development, and fellowship.
One of the most important events at the convention will be election of officers. At the Tennessee Junior Beta Club Convention held back in November of 2014, Westwood Middle School 7th grader Austin Burch was elected State President. This qualified Austin to run for national office.
Upholding the tradition of Westwood’s strong Beta Club heritage, Austin is running for National President. Westwood Middle School Principal Chad Fletcher said, “We are blessed at Westwood to have great student leaders and involved parents. Austin and our Beta Club students are great representatives of our school and Manchester City Schools. It is a positive honor for Manchester to be home to the state president and Austin will make a great national president.” The WMS BETA club faculty sponsors, Elizabeth Eaton and Amanda Sullivan will provide updates on Austin’s campaign as the convention continues.
New Tullahoma Aerospace Center of Excellence Banners Unveiled
Front L to R: Tisha Fritz, Nancy Eads, Jennifer Vogel, Ray Knowis, Gwen Diller, Jason Waller and Susan Brightman Back L to R: John Riley, Dr. Ahmad Vakili, Alderman Mike Stanton, Brian Coate, Chief Richard Shasteen, Alderman Jackie Duncan, Dr. Jim George
At Monday’s Mayor of Board and Alderman meeting, Alderman Mike Stanton unveiled Dream Tullahoma’s new street banners that brand Tullahoma as an Aerospace Center of Excellence.
Dream Tullahoma Partnered with the Tullahoma Arts Council to coordinate a design contest.
The winning design was created by Allison Lee. Second place went to Gwen Diller.
The city purchased most of the 41 banners with United Technologies and Blood Assurance purchasing some as well. Alderman Mike Stanton wanted to thank the Tullahoma Utilities Board for installing them at various locations around town.
6/28/15 —– Captain Jeffery Lynn McCullough
Funeral services for Captain Jeffery Lynn McCullough, age 58, of Manchester, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Main Street Church of Christ in Manchester with Alan Adams officiating.
Burial will follow in Holland Hill Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Saturday, June 27 at Manchester Funeral Home.
He will lie in state at Main Street Church of Christ from 12:00 Noon until time of service on Sunday.
Jeff passed away suddenly on Wednesday afternoon at Southern Tennessee Medical Center in Winchester, TN.
Jeff was born at home in Coffee County, TN, the son of J.D. McCullough and the late Della Ezell Rhoton McCullough.
He was a Captain for the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, where he was also Captain of the CCSD Honor Guard. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and a member of Main Street Church of Christ. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his mother, Jeff was also preceded in death by a grandson, Ashlin Prince; sister-in-law, Susan Sparks; and brother-in-law, Jacob Wilhoite, Sr.
He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Sandy Nash McCullough of Manchester; five daughters, Brittney Lynn (Jason) Sells of Lynchburg, Moranda (Chad) Odeneal and Ann (John) Sweeney, both of Shelbyville, Kimberly (Shawn) Eckert of Las Vegas, NV, and Jeanette Prince of Manchester; five brothers, Daniel (Sherry) McCullough, Marlin (Doris) McCullough, John (Beverly) McCullough, and Travis (Linda) McCullough, all of Manchester, and Robert (Debbie) McCullough of Shelbyville; one sister, Faye Wilhoite of Manchester; 16 grandchildren, Joe, Luke, Caleb, Chris, Brandon, Chase, Megan, Taylor, Zack, Jada, Katie, Zain, Savannah, Cody, Kaitlyn, and Brooklynn; and one great grandchild, Mia.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE McCULLOUGH FAMILY
Sounds Begin Jam-Packed Homestand Friday
The Nashville Sounds return to First Tennessee Park on Friday, June 26 with a full slate of promotions for fans of all ages. While the Sounds face off against the Oklahoma City Dodgers (Triple-A Dodgers) and Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Triple-A Brewers), the homestand will include two firework shows, a pair of t-shirt giveaways, the second Faith Night of the season and a special Independence Day jersey auction.
Friday, June 26 vs. Oklahoma City Dodgers @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• Fox 17 Friday Night Fireworks: After the final out is recorded, the fun has just begun. Following the game, fans can enjoy the seventh of 13 firework shows presented by Fox 17
• Welcome Mat Giveaway: There is no need to steal home plate because the Sounds are giving it away. The first 2,000 fans will receive a home plate welcome mat courtesy of First Tennessee Bank
• Home Run For Education: The Sounds are calling all fans to bring new and used books to the Tennessee Lottery table at First Tennessee Park to benefit local children and education
Saturday, June 27 vs. Oklahoma City Dodgers @ 6:35 p.m. (Gates Open at 5:35 p.m.)
• The Sounds and Dodgers will clash in the second game of their series
Sunday, June 28 vs. Oklahoma City Dodgers @ 6:35 p.m. (Gates Open at 5:05 p.m.)
• Faith Night – Angel Bobblehead: Head to First Tennessee Park for a night of fellowship and fun presented by Trevecca Nazarene University. In addition to a pre-game concert by World Outreach Church, the first 2,000 fans will receive an angel bobblehead to build off last year’s nativity scene.
• Autograph Day: Fans can stop by the First Tennessee Park concourse before the game to snap a picture and grab an autograph from Hall of Famer and former Oakland A’s outfielder Rickey Henderson
• Piedmont Natural Gas Military Sunday: The Sounds will don camouflage jerseys every Sunday home game and offer special military discounts for Military Sundays presented by Tennessee 811 and WSMV Channel 4. Active and veteran military men, women and families can purchase tickets as low as $6 in select seating areas with a valid military I.D.
• Kids Run The Bases: Kids 12 and under can take a lap around the bases following every Sunday home game presented by First Tennessee Bank
Monday, June 29 vs. Oklahoma City Dodgers @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• Social Media Monday: Follow the Sounds on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to score specials on merchandise, tickets and in-game contests
• Military Discount: Active and veteran military men, women and families can purchase tickets as low as $6 in select seating areas with a valid military I.D.
Tuesday, June 30 vs. Colorado Springs Sky Sox @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• The Tennessean T-Shirt Tuesday: Tuesdays are all about t-shirts at First Tennessee Park. The first 2,000 fans will receive a t-shirt with the Sounds new logo presented by Big 98
Wednesday, July 1 vs. Colorado Springs Sky Sox @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• Salute To 80’s Night: Help the Sounds celebrate the style of the 80’s and come dressed in your best attire from that era. The night will also include music and videos of the 80’s with trivia and costumes provided by Performance Studios
• Kroger Plus Wednesday: The Sounds and Kroger are teaming up to offer fans the chance to purchase a “Family 4-Pack” of four (4) Bullpen section tickets for $36 when they show their Kroger Plus Card and purchase tickets at participating Kroger Ticketmaster outlets
• MTSU True Blue Night: Join other MTSU students, faculty and alumni for a night at the park
• Senior Discount: All seniors over the age of 60 can purchase tickets in selected areas for $8 presented by Hippie Radio 94.5. Limit one ticket per I.D.
Thursday, July 2 vs. Colorado Springs Sky Sox @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• Throwback Thursday: Everyone’s favorite day is back! Every Thursday the Sounds are reaching back into the rich baseball history at Sulphur Dell to honor the 1940 Nashville Vols as this season’s uniform style. Fans are also able to purchase select beer and soft drinks for $2 all night presented by iHeart Media
• Patriotic Sunglasses Giveaway: Fans can see the game through a different lens, as the Sounds are giving away 4,000 pairs of sunglasses presented by Family Leisure
Friday, July 3 vs. Colorado Springs Sky Sox @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• Fox 17 Independence Day Fireworks: After the final out is recorded, the fun has just begun. Following the game, fans can enjoy a fireworks extravaganza presented by the Nashville International Airport
• Independence Day T-Shirt Giveaway: Celebrate America’s freedom and look good doing it. The Sounds are giving away patriotic t-shirts to the first 4,000 fans presented by Something Inked
• Jersey Auction: The Sounds will don special Stars and Stripes jerseys to commemorate the night and fans have the opportunity to bid on them through a silent auction process. The auction will conclude at the end of the fifth inning and bid-winning fans will receive the autographed jersey from the player following the game. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Nashville Sounds Foundation.
Following the homestand, Nashville will embark on a nine-game road trip against the Round Rock Express (Triple-A Texas) and Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A Cardinals) before enjoying the All-Star Break from July 13-15. The Sounds host the Oklahoma City Dodgers at First Tennessee Park for four games beginning on Thursday, July 16.
Ticket packages are currently on sale. Fans can visit First Tennessee Park, open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., call (615) 690-HITS, or visit www.nashvillesounds.com for information.