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Westwood Baseball Drops Friday Game to Huntland
Westwood’s Jacob Garms follows thru on an infield hit from early season action
The Rockets baseball team of Westwood Middle School played their 3rd game of the week as they played host to Huntland on Friday evening at Looney Riddle Field at Fred Deadman Park. The young Rockets continue to improve but dropped an 18 to 1 decision as coach Tyrell Campbell features a starting lineup loaded with 6th and 7th graders. After spotting the visiting Hornets 2 runs in the top of the first inning, Westwood answered with a run of their own in the bottom of the first inning. With one out, catcher Nick Smith singled, advanced to second base on Devin Taylor’s sacrifice and scored on Jacob Garms RBI single. Westwood kept it close thru 3 innings before Huntland began to string together hits to put the game out of reach. Winston Alford and Byron Sullivan added singles for Westwood in the game as Huntland’s pitcher did not allow a walk and the Hornet defense did not commit an error on the game. Westwood will be off until Friday when they play host to Cornersville in a 3 PM start on Good Friday at Looney Riddle Field.
4/1/15 —- Robert W. Turner
Robert W. “Bob”, Jr. Turner, age 65 of Hillsboro, Tennessee, passed away on March 24, 2015.
He was born in Proctor, Vermont and graduated in 1968 from West Rutland High School in Proctor; graduated from Battle Creek Community College in Battle Creek, MI; and was a Real Estate Broker in Michigan for several years. He later returned to Vermont where he served as a District Inspector Police Officer with the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles until his retirement in 1994. He moved to Tennessee after retiring and met and married Emily Renetta Beckman in 1999. Bob loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed farming and raising black angus cattle and spending winters in Florida.
He was preceded in death by his father, the late Robert William Turner and his brother, Harvey Turner.
Mr. Turner is survived by his wife, Emily Renetta Beckman Turner of Hillsboro, TN; mother, Anita Turner Stanislas and step-father, Normand Stanislas of Vermont; three children, Heather Jude (Hiram) of Battle Creek, Michigan, Amy Morgan (Lester) of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Mark Turner (Autumn) of Battle Creek, Michigan; three sisters, Phyllis Jepson (Milton) of West Palm Beach, FL, Rose Wilbur (Herb) of Palm Beach Garden, FL and Ora Turner (Naney) of West Rutland, VT; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two step-brothers, Normand John Stanislas (Jeanie) and Mark Stanislas (Stacy) of Vermont; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
VISITATION
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, Tennessee
FUNERAL SERVICE
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 11 A.M. at Central Funeral Home
BURIAL
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Shelbyville, Tennessee
OFFICIANT
Dr. Bob Jared
Central Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
CHS Soccer Earns 6th Place Finish at Gulf Shores Classic Tournament
The CHS soccer team warms up in Gulf Shores on Friday before their 2nd game of the day. Photo by Heather Spaulding Reid’s husband
The Red Raider soccer team split their 2 games on Friday in Alabama as they opened play in the Gulf Shores tournament. The Raiders won a literal slug fest with Madison County, AL in their morning contest by a score of 3 to 0, before dropping the second game to the tournament host, Gulf Shores 5 to 1.
In the morning contest, Breyer Taylor ripped an unassisted goal past the Madison Co keeper at the 10 minute mark to give the Raiders an early lead. Samuel Brown added a goal at the 23rd minute off an assist from Ethan Hickman as Coffee County took a 2 to 0 lead into the second half. Breyer Taylor notched his second goal in the 55th minute before the fireworks ensued. Cole Hawkins took a punch from a Madison County defender before 2 other Tiger defenders jumped on Hawkins. After the fight was broken up, 3 red cards were issued to Madison County which disqualified those players from the game. Madison County decided to forfeit at that point. After the game, head coach Robert Harper expressed he composure shown by his squad.
In the afternoon contest, the Raiders took an early 1 to 0 lead on a Paco Barrera goal off of a Breyer Taylor assist in the 2nd minute. The host Dolphins added 2 first half goals to take a 2 to 1 lead into intermission and 3 goals in the second half against a tired Red Raider squad to claim the 5 to 1 win.
On Saturday, the Red Raiders opened with eventual tournament champion Sparkman as Coffee County was blanked 4 to 0. Sparkman came into the game averaging 8 goals a match in the tournament, but the stingy Raider defense held them to 2 first half goals. Sparkman added 2 goals in the final 10 minutes to advance to the title game and send Coffee County to the 5th place game against Gadsden Southside. The Raiders got on the scoreboard first as Breyer Taylor drilled a shot past the keeper on a pass from Abilene Barrera in the 14th minute to give Coffee County a 1 to 0 lead at the half. Southside answered with goals in the 38th, 43rd and 55th minutes to take a 3 to 1 lead. Coffee County answered back in the 60th with an unassisted goal from Scott Randolph but could not find the equalizer in the 3 to 2 defeat. The Raiders return home to open district play on Tuesday night as they travel to Franklin County for a 7:00 PM match in Winchester.
3/31/15 —- Steven Eric Peterson
Mr. Steven Eric Peterson, age 63 of Nashville, Tennessee passed away, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.
Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, March 31 at 1 PM at Rose Hill Memoria
l Gardens with Pastor Shane Hines officiating.
Mr. Peterson, a native of Milam, Indiana, was the son of the late, Dale and Bettie Pate Peterson.
Mr. Peterson worked as a truck driver and especially enjoyed driving the truck which carried equipment for Father Ryan High School Marching Band. He became very involved with the students and their parents and became a valuable member of the band. He also drove on tour with VanGuard Musicians, a group of high school and college performers. These experiences eventually led to touring and driving for many country music stars.
Mr. Peterson was also a member of the Roadfood team, a group of people who met at various restaurants in various locations to meet, eat and critique the local flavor. Results of their experiences and their recommendations can be found online. Mr. Peterson also enjoyed reading.
Mr. Peterson is survived by two sisters, Sally Brown and her husband, Lincoln of Tullahoma and Sue Munz of San Diego, CA and five nieces and nephews, Whitney Scott and Rebecca Releford, both of Tullahoma, James Dibble and his wife, Kim of Brentwood, Holly Anastas and her husband, Jeff of San Diego, CA and Ryan Muze of Los Angelos, CA.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Father Ryan Marching Band.
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
03/26/15
Birthdays:
Audria Freeze – Pizza Winner!
03/25/15
Birthdays:
Daniele Toney – 19 – Pizza Winner!
3/29/15 —– DONALD “DON” EUGENE CHAPUT, JR.
DONALD “DON” EUGENE CHAPUT, JR., age 60, of Tullahoma, Tenn., departed this life, Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.
Mr Chaput was born on June 23, 1954 in Watseka, IL to the late Donald and Sara Bellee Chaput, SR.
He was an avid Cubs fan and loved to fish.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Bradley Chaput and a granddaughter, Lauren Ariel.
Mr Chaput is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Joyce Chaput, daughter, Cindy Womack of Tullahoma, sons; Lawrence Ariel and his wife, Penny of Huntland, Donald Chaput, III of Tullahoma, Michael Chaput and his wife Renee of Elora, William Chaput and his wife, Stacy also of Elora, 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Grant Funeral Services.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. from the chapel of Grant Funeral Services.
Interment will follow at Estill Springs Cemetery.
Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
Bell and Jones Lead The Lady Raiders To Their 6th Win
Brianna Jones warms up prior to Thursday game with Zion-Benton
Tori Bell at bat against Zion-Benton on Thursday
Thursday was another solid day for Coffee County pitcher Brianna Jones as she threw a no-hitter in the Lady Raiders 8-0 victory over Zion-Benton, Illinois in tournament action in Murfreesboro.
No Zee-Bee batter was able to locate Jones’ pitches during the game. Jones threw a no-hitter, striking out 10 batters and walking none while recording her 2nd no-hitter of the year.
Seven runs in the 2nd inning helped the Coffee County Lady Raiders blow out Zion-Benton.
Tori Bell had two singles and double and she had an RBI.
Bell and Jones were named Co-Gateway Tire and Service Center players of the game.
The 6-0 Lady Raiders were set to play Columbia Academy Thursday night but that game was called off due to weather. Coffee County is scheduled to play Friday and Saturday and noon and 4pm both days at McKnight fields in Murfreesboro.
Buck Baseball Update
Spencer Mossburg rounds the bases after a homerun… Photo provided by Motlow
The Bucks (8-17, 5-7) travel to Gallatin this weekend for a three-game series with Volunteer State. Friday’s single game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. with Saturday’s doubleheader scheduled for a noon start. Motlow will return home on Monday to host non-conference Wallace State at 1 p.m.
Billy Joe Nelson GUILTY
A Coffee County Circuit Court jury needed a little over an hour to determine that a Tullahoma man was guilty of abducting and raping a Tullahoma woman Jan. 1, 2
013.
The jury of eight women and four men found Billy Joe Nelson, 33, guilty of rape, carjacking, robbery, aggravated kidnapping with bodily injury and aggravated kidnapping with the threat of deadly weapon.
According to Coffee County Assistant District Attorney Jason Ponder, Nelson faces a sentence of 15 to 55 years in prison for the conviction. He is to be sentenced June 30.
Nelson was charged with abducting the woman from the parking lot adjacent to a Manchester restaurant on Hillsboro Boulevard in the early morning hours of Jan. 1, 2013.
Special Judge Paul Summers, who heard the case due to the Coffee County Circuit Judges either knowing the victim or some of the witnesses, revoked Nelson’s bond and ordered him held until his June 30 sentencing. He is being held in the Coffee County Jail.