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12/20/14 —– Johnny B. Waller
Johnny B. Waller of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, December 19th, 2014 at NHC Tullahoma at the age of 84.
Mr. Waller was born in Tullahoma to the late Jessie and Pauline Stradley Waller.
During his life he worked as a Dispatcher with Arnold Engineering Development Center and was a member of First Baptist Church in Tullahoma.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Waller is preceded in death by his wife, Alma “Corky” Waller; three brothers, Carl, Glenn and Jerry Waller; and one sister, Donna Lafever.
Mr. Waller is survived by one son, Greg Waller and his wife Sharon of Tullahoma; one daughter, Janie Kelley and her husband Rick of Tullahoma; three brothers, Joe Waller and his wife Linda, Robert Waller and his wife Carolyn, and Leon Waller and his wife Sharon all of Tullahoma; one sister, Paulette Bell and her husband Elmer of Chattanooga; five grandchildren, Brandon Waller and his wife Beth of Tullahoma, Justin Kraus and his wife Jamie of Nashville, Ansley Kraus of Franklin, Evan Waller and his fiancé Brittny of Tullahoma, and Lena Stair of Franklin; and four great-grandchildren, Hannah, Grayson, and Hadley Kate Waller, and Miles Kraus.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20th, 2014 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at Kilgore Funeral Home with the funeral to immediately follow at 1:00 pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. J. Herbert Hester and Bro. Elmer Bell officiating.
Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma.
Pallbearers will be Joe, Robert, and Leon Waller, Dr. Bruce Galbraith, and Jimmy Luttrell.
For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donation be made to either Hospice Compassus in Tullahoma at Hospice of the Highland Rim Foundation, 110 East Lauderdale Street, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388 or First Baptist Church, 108 East Grundy Street, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
12/23/14 —- Rheba Phene Williams
Funeral services for Mrs. Rheba Phene Williams, age 82, of Normandy, will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Gray officiating.
Burial will follow in Hurricane Grove Cemetery in Coffee County, TN.
Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday evening at the funeral home.
Mrs. Williams passed away Friday morning at Lynchburg Nursing Home.
Mrs. Williams was born in Coffee County, TN, the daughter of the late Buford and Karen Wiser Banks.
She was a homemaker her entire life, and enjoyed flowers and birds. She was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Williams was also preceded in death by her husband, Theodore H. Williams; four brothers, Porter Lee, John, Bill, and Joe Banks; four sisters, Betty Lou Banks, Inez Banks Newberry, Venitta Perry, and Doris Ann Aldridge. She is survived by two sons, Billy (Peggy) Williams and Neal Williams, both of Normandy; two daughters, Joan (Billy) Tankersley and Wilma (Andy) Caldwell, both of Tullahoma; two sisters, Jackie Carter of Franklin County and Ruby Winton of Manchester; 12 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.
Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
12/21/14 —– Sherri Ann Whited-Rhodes
Memorial services for Mrs. Sherri Ann Whited-Rhodes, age 51 of Petersburg, Tennessee will be conducted at 3 pm, Sunday, December 21 at the Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Erik Gernand officiating.
Visitation with Sherri’s family will be from 1 pm until service time at Manchester Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rhodes passed this life on Thursday, December 18 at the Lincoln Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Tn.
Sherri was born in Manchester, Tennessee the daughter of the late A. J. and Pat Bowden.
Sherri enjoyed shopping and traveling and was an avid collector of Longaberger Baskets. Above all, Sherri loved her grandchildren and family.
Mrs. Rhodes is survived by:
Her husband, Keith Rhodes of Petersburg, Tn
Children, Jonathan Love and his wife Devin of Normandy
Tiffany Salyer and her husband, Bobby of Shelbyville
Sisters, Jane Swan of Manchester
Lynn Bainbridge of Cookeville
Rhonda Pope of Shelbyville
Brother, Jason Alford of Manchester
Three grandchildren, Carrigan, Haley and Alanna Salyer of Shelbyville
Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Aaron’s Sales and Lease Student of the Week 19 December 2014
The Aaron’s Sales and Lease Student of the week for 19 December 2014 is Jason Tundidor. Jason is in fifth grade at North Coffee Elementary School in Coffee County. He is the son of proud parents Nancy and Jim. He was nominated for this award because he is helpful to his teachers and classmates and he is also a great student. Jason likes sports and plays basketball and football. Jason’s favorite subject is math because he says it’s fun. He plans to be a police officer when he gets older just like his parents. Jason 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 Jason Tundidor,
the Aaron’s Sales and Lease Student of the Week.
Aaron’s Sales and Lease Student of the Week – Jason Tundidor
Lady Raider Basketball Opens Holiday Tournament with a Big Win
CHS senior basketball player Sara Brown
The Lady Raiders of Coffee County Central High School outscored Maplewood 36 to 9 in the “middle half” of the game to coast to a 57 to 21 win in the opening round of the Murfreesboro Central Magnet Christmas Tournament on Thursday night. The Lady Raiders continued their hot shooting as they nailed eight 3 pointers in the game while the tenacious Lady Raider defense held the Lady Panthers to 6 field goals in the game. Cameron Davis led the way for Coffee County as she drained four 3 pointers and finished with 15 points. Tyger Fenton and Sara Brown each finished with 8 points as 10 different Lady Raiders scored points in the game. The win is the second straight for Coffee County and improved Coffee County’s record to 7 and 6 on the season. The Lady Raiders will take on Ravenwood on Friday afternoon in Day #2 of the tournament. That game will tip off at 4:30 PM and will be played at the Central Magnet gym in Murfreesboro. Thunder Radio will have the broadcast of the contest beginning at 4:20 with the Lawrence Family Motors pregame report.
12/20/14 ——– Sam Kammara Pok
Sam Kammara Pok, age 58 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed into rest on December 16, 2014 at the Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
Mr. Pok was born in Kompongspeu, Cambodia to his parents the late Pao Pok and Heang Chhurn. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lok Pok and brother, Tous Pok.
He was the owner of the Donut Palace in Manchester for the past 19 years. He loved his family, enjoyed fishing and operating his donut business.
Mr. Pok is survived by his loving wife, Borann Monica Onn of Manchester, TN; daughters, Anita Chavez and her husband Jay of San Diego, CA and Lakkhena Richardson and her husband Matthew of Manchester, TN; sons, David Beo and his wife Phearine Beo, and Billy Beo and his wife Jenny all of Manchester, TN; sisters, Reth Bov, Thourn Pok and Ton Pok; a brother, Thann Pok; five grandchildren, Marcus Phillip Chavez, Naomi Keayn Chavez and Shyian Nicanor Chavez all of San Diego, CA and Andre Phirun Richardson and Devon Brock Richardson both of Manchester, TN; and a host of other relatives and friends.
VISITATION
Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Central Funeral Home in Manchester
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Manchester City Cemetery
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.
12/23/14 — Nora D. Smith
Nora D. Smith, age 80 of Tullahoma passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Harton Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 23 at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with Bro. Jack Lambert officiating. Burial will follow at Concord Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, December 23 from 12 Noon until 2 PM.
A native of White County, TN., she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Nova Angel. She was a homemaker who loved to cook for her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Smith and one sister, Reba Dodson.
Mrs. Smith is survived by four sons; J R Smith and his wife, Gloria of Tullahoma, Thomas Smith of Tullahoma, Owen Smith of Hillsboro and Robert Smith of Whitville,TN; one daughter, Sally Adams and her husband, Bill; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made to Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Westwood Gets a Sweep Over Moore County
Members of the Manchester Police Department and Manchester Fire Department pose with the Chik-Fil-A cow on Thursday night for the for the Teddy Bear Toss – Photo Provided
The floor of the Joel Vinson Gym filled with many of the stuffed animals donated as part of the Teddy Bear Toss – Photo by Rob Clutter
The Westwood Rockets and Lady Rockets welcomed Moore County to Joel Vinson Gym on Thursday night as they hosted a Teddy Bear Toss. The Lady Rockets outscored Moore County 12 to 2 in the 2nd quarter and held off a late Raiderette ally to win 41 to 32 in girls action. Morgan Jones and Ashley Starks led the Rockets on both ends of the floor as they forced 8 second quarter turnovers. Jones led all scorers with 17 points and Starks poured in 14 for Westwood. Kynleigh Fanning led Moore County with 14. With the win, Westwood improved to 9 and 7 on the year. Morgan Jones was named the Gateway Tire and Service Center Player of the Game.
In the boys contest, the Rockets held Moore County scoreless in the 1st quarter and to 2 points in the 3rd quarter in route to a 44 to 26 win in the nightcap. Marcus Pendleton led Westwood in scoring as he had 18 points to earn the Gateway Tire and Service Center Player of the Game award. Chase Simpkins added 10 points for Westwood while Julius Dixon of Moore County led all scorers with 21 points. With the win, the Rockets improved to 5 and 11 on the year.
At halftime of the boys game, Westwood hosted a Teddy Bear Toss to collect toys for the Manchester Fire and Police Departments. Nearly 150 bears were collected in the event as Leo Botello won a gift basket for tossing his stuffed animal closest to the center court circle. The stuffed animals will be used as “comfort bears” for children during times of loss or crisis by the fire and police departments with the remainder going to the Manchester Police Departments Toy Drive.
Red Raider Football Awards Banquet
(L) Thunder Radio’s Lucky Knott presents the Raider Award to Mill Harner (R)… Photos by Barry West
Thursday night at Coffee County High School the annual football awards banquet was held. Two of the many awards handed out were the Raider Award, an annual award presented by Thunder Radio and the Gateway Tire and Service Center/WMSR MVP. The Raider award is given to a player that not only excels on the field, but also in the classroom and or contributes time and energy to community projects. This year’s winner was Junior Mill Harner. He was an outstanding RB/LB and also holds a 4.0 GPA. On a side note Mill took the ACT exam as an 8th grader and scored an amazing 27.
Gateway Tire & Service Center Manager Jeff Cox (L) with Alontae Taylor (R).
The MVP was given to Freshman Alontae Taylor. He led all freshmen in the nation during the regular season with over 1,600 yards rushing. The Gateway Tire “Horizion” award was given to Senior Justin Flowers. The award is presented to a player who overcome difficult adversities in their life.
Congratulations to winners at last night’s Red Raider football banquet.
Jeff Cox shakes the hand of Justin Flowers.
12/22/14 — Marion Burton Riley
Marion Burton Riley, age 74 of Tullahoma passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the Life Care Center of Tullahoma. Memorial Services will be held Monday, December 22 at 2 PM at the Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Fields officiating. Visitation with the family will be Monday, December 22 from 12 PM until 2 PM.
A native of Memphis, he was the son of the late W N “Bill” and Lyda Goodwin Riley. He was a U S Navy veteran and worked for many years as a Machinist. He was a 1960 graduate of Tullahoma High School and enjoyed getting together with his classmates throughout his life. He was also a member of the Machinist Union and attended monthly breakfasts with fellow retired coworkers. He was a member of Wesley Heights United Methodist Church. Mr. Riley was an artist in wood. He enjoyed making and restoring furniture. He also enjoyed working with water colors. He and his wife, Patsy were members of the Foothills Crafts Association in Manchester, where they sold many craft items. He also enjoyed collecting stamps. Mr. Riley was a “charming man who made friends wherever he went”.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Damron.
In addition to his wife, Patsy Coker Riley of Tullahoma, he is survived by one son, Neil Riley of Tullahoma; one daughter, Dale Deflice and her husband, Louis of Panama City Beach, FL; one brother, Bill Riley and his wife, Ruth of Rotunda West, FL; two sisters, Carolyn Lackey and her husband, Hugh of Dallas, Texas and Rebecca McCagren of Birmingham and two grandchildren, Samuel and Maxwell Deflice.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made to Hospice Compassus or Wesley Heights United Methodist Church.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.