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01/16/15
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Weekly Birthday winner birthday cake from Food Lion: Lauren Smith
Weekly Anniversary winners Flowers by Michael: Jimmy & Becky Prince
Coffee Drops a Pair to Lawrence County on Friday Night
CHS senior Tyger Fenton in recent action. Photo by John StClair – johnstclairphoto.com
The Lady Cats of Lawrence County proved why they were the best in team in District 8AAA on Friday night with a strong inside/outside game in a 68 to 48 win over the Lady Raiders of Coffee County. Lawrence Co had 8 three pointers in the first half and when Coffee County made the halftime adjustments, Lawrence County got 15 points in the paint in the 2nd half. Tyger Fenton of Coffee County had three 3 pointers herself to lead the Lady Raiders in scoring with 17 points to earn the Gateway Tire and Service Center player of the game award. The loss dropped Coffee County to 11 and 10 overall and 2 and 5 in district play. The Lady Raiders will take on Siegel on Monday evening at 5 PM. Thunder Radio will carry that broadcast with Lucky Knott on the call.
CHS junior basketball player Austin Baugh
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In boys action, Lawrence County broke open a tight first quarter as they went on a 11 – 0 run grab an 18 to 12 lead after 1 period of play. Coffee County could not keep pace with the depth and size of the Wildcats fallign by a final score of 64 to 31. Addison Carter led the Raiders in scoring with 12 points while Austin Baugh notched 6 points to earn the Gateway Tire and Service Center player of the game honor. The loss dropped Coffee County to 4 and 18 overall and 0 & 7 in district play. The Red Raiders are off until Friday night when they travel to Fayetteville to take on Lincoln County. The girls game will tip off at 6 PM and you can hear the action on Thunder Radio.
1/19/15 —– Jack Wesley Taylor
Jack Wesley Taylor, infant son of John and Mallory (Lewis) Taylor of Tullahoma, Tenn., passed from his Mother’s womb into the arms of Jesus on January 14, 2015.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by three-year-old brother Wyatt Ransom Taylor; grandparents Craig Taylor of Columbia, Tenn., Jennifer and Jim Woods of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Randall and Bonnie Lewis of Lynchburg, Tenn., and great-grandparents, Leonard and Joyce Lewis also of Lynchburg.
Other surviving family members include aunts, uncles and cousins; Lori, Jeff, Will and Elizabeth Arnett of Tullahoma; Faron, Sandy and Julia Lewis of Lynchburg; and Adrienne, Reid, Aubrey, Abram and Nola Tankersley of Atlanta, Ga.; as well as several other extended family members and friends who will forever hold his memory in their hearts.
The funeral will be held 1 pm, Monday, January 19, at Kilgore Funeral Home in Tullahoma; there will be no visitation.
Burial will follow in the Lynchburg Cemetery.
A Jack Wesley Taylor Memorial Fund has been established at the Jack Daniel Employees’ Credit Union, 488 Majors Blvd, Lynchburg, Tenn. 37352, for those who would want to share condolences in lieu of flowers.
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
1/18/15 —- George Harris Clay, Jr.
George Harris Clay, Jr. age 56 of Crossville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015, in Crossville.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed in the food service business as a restaurant manager.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jerome and Florence Bouldin; aunt, Dimple Bouldin Rollings. George loved nature, especially canoeing and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Clay of Crossville; mother, Elizabeth Bouldin McGee of Monteagle; brother, Bobby and his wife, Danielle McGee of Lorton, VA; aunt, Sue Bouldin Parrott; uncles, Jerome “Pete” Bouldin and LaDue “Boo” Bouldin all of Tracy City.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Danny Coffelt officiating.
Burial will be in Orange Hill Cemetery with military honors.
The family will receive friends Saturday 5-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Foster & Lay Funeral Home of Tracy City, Tennessee.
Coffee Middle Splits Pair with West on Thursday Night
CCMS post player Lindsey Perry(right) fights for position against West Tullahoma on Thursday
Holding Tullahoma West to zero points for nearly 2 full quarters broke open a tight game for the Lady Raiders of Coffee County Middle School leading them to a 42-15 win. The Lady Bobcats drained a 3 point shot with 1:33 to play in the first quarter to tie the game at 9. From that point forward, the Lady Raiders allowed only 1 field goal the rest of the game. Lindsey Perry and Abby Morgan led Coffee Middle in scoring with 10 points each. Bella Vinson added 7 points including a big 3 pointer at the end of the 1st quarter.
Chay Chumley concentrates on making a free throw versus West Tullahoma on Thursday.
The Red Raiders saw a 9 to 9 halftime tie evaporate in the second half as they fell by a final score of 34 to 23. The Red Raiders could not capitalize on free throws while West made the most of several offensive rebounds to get second chance points. Weston Hargrove led Coffee County in scoring with 11 points while Harley Hindshaw and Andrew Mahaffey each finished with 4. Coffee Middle closes out their regular season schedule on Thursday night as they play host to Harris. Girls action will tip off at 6 PM on 8th Grade Night at the Coffee County Middle School Gym.
1/18/15 —- Leburn Merriman
Mr. Leburn Merriman, age 87, of Manchester, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel.
In accordance with Mr. Merriman’s wishes, after visitation, his body will be cremated.
Mr. Merriman was born in Cannon County, TN, the son of the late John W. and Effie Bullard Merriman.
He was an inspector with A.M. General, as well as a World War II veteran in the United States Navy.
In addition to his parents, Leburn was also preceded in death by several brothers and one sister.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Ellen Furmidge Merriman; several nieces and nephews, and sisters and brother in laws.
Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
1/15/15 —— Ruth Ann Williams
Ruth Ann Williams, age 61 of Manchester, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the Medical Center of Manchester.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
A native of Williamsburg, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Isom and Patsy Wogenstahl Peace.
Mrs. Williams was a member of Garrison Fork Baptist Church in Beech Grove.
She loved spending time with family and friends and had a special fondness for her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Williams.
She is survived by one son, Brian Miles and his fiancé Brittany Turner of Manchester; two daughters, Patricia Frazier and April Lawson of Jackson, KY; special sister-in-law, Ginger Clements and her husband, Jack of Manchester; special friends, Bro. Bob and Bro. Chris from Garrison Fork Baptist Church and four special grandchildren, Angel Miles of Corbin, KY, Corey Williams of Shelbyville, BJ and Destiny Williams, both of Manchester.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Aaron’s Sales and Lease Student of the Week 16 January 2015
The Aaron’s Sales and Lease Student of the week for 16 January 2015
is Brandon Perry. Brandon is an eighth grader at West Middle School
in Tullahoma. He is the son of proud parents Carolee and Darren.
He was nominated for this award because he is helpful to his teachers
and classmates and he is also a great student. Brandon plays football
and is a 2nd degree black belt in karate. Brandon’s favorite subject is math
because he says it’s fun and he’s good at it. He plans to be an engineer or
seek out a career in math or science. Brandon was presented with a plaque
(courtesy of K&S Trophies of Tullahoma) and a set of tickets to an
up-coming Nashville Predators game. Congratulations to Brandon Perry,
the Aaron’s Sales and Lease Student of the Week.
Aaron’s Sales and Lease Student of the Week – Brandon Perry
1/11/15 —– Martha A. Thompson
Mrs. Martha A. Thompson, age 50 of Manchester passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
A native of Manchester, she was the daughter of the late George and Nancy Morris Catchings.
She enjoyed crocheting and reading.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Thompson of Manchester; three sons, Matthew Mullican, Aaron Catchings and Bruce Thompson, all of Manchester; three daughters, Ashley Trimue and her husband, Jessie, Brittany Mullican and Shimber Thompson, all of Manchester; one brother, Doug Catchings and eight grandchildren.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Gregory Scott Hale Pleads Guilty To Murder, Gets Life Without Parole
Gregory Scott Hale jail intake photo
The alleged incident occurred on Pete Sain Road on June 6, 2014. Investigators said Hale lived with his parents, but most of the evidence was collected in the garage or behind the house.
Authorities say that Hale picked up Hyder of Dunlap, TN. in Manchester and took her back to the house, the same day he met her. He was arrested June 8 and has been in the Coffee County Jail under a bond of $1.5 M. He will now be in state custody for the rest of his life.