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Whooping Cough Cases On The Rise
Whooping cough vaccine.
Whooping cough is nowhere near the epidemic proportions in California where nearly 9,000 cases have been reported so far this year. There’s not been as many cases reported in Tennessee but numbers are up.
The Tennessee Department of Health reports 238 cases so far in 2014 compared to 179 cases for the same period through early November in 2013.
The Tennessee Department of Health says that under a doctor’s care, vaccination is the best form for preventing whooping cough.
It says newer vaccines developed after 2000 are safe, but not as long-lasting, so some people may need booster shots.
The department has also indicated that family members of whooping cough victims can prevent getting the infection by taking certain vaccinations.
It’s Turkey Time At State Parks
Folks who want to eat their turkey while enjoying some of Tennessee’s natural wonders can do so at one of eight state parks that will be serving Thanksgiving dinner.
Tennessee State Park officials say restaurants at those parks will be open on Nov. 27, serving their annual Thanksgiving Day feast.
The traditional trimmings, along with an assortment of desserts, will be available beginning at 11 a.m. until closing.
The state parks are: Cumberland Mountain, David Crockett, Fall Creek Falls, Henry Horton, Montgomery Bell, Natchez Trace, Paris Landing and Pickwick Landing.
For more information about Tennessee State Parks, visit http://tnstateparks.com .
Sadler Trades Red & Black For Purple & Gold
Hollee sitting with her Mom and Dad. Coach Mike Ray (left) and Willowbrook’s Barry Bishop… Photo by Barry West
Coffee County High School Senior Hollee Sadler who owns or has a part in every school record in golf at CCCHS signed to play college golf at Tennessee Tech on Thursday morning. Sadler competed in the TSSAA State Tournament all 3 years she played for the Lady Raiders. She finished 3rd as an individual last month in the state tournament and captained her team to a 2nd place finish. Sadler was a 3-time All-district player and was the player of year twice. By the way Sadler only started playing golf 4 years ago.
Tennessee Tech Head Coach Polk Brown is very happy Hollee decided to become a Golden Eagle.
New Football Regions Are Official
The Division I regional football alignments for the 2015 and 2016 seasons were approved by the TSSAA Board of Control on November 13, 2014. With the alignment, Coffee County will play in Region 2-6A with: Blackman, Cookeville, Oakland, Riverdale, Siegel, Smyrna, and Warren Co.
Tullahoma will play in Region 4-4A with: Giles Co., Lawrence Co., Marshall Co., Page, and Spring Hill.
Other area teams of note: Franklin County, Lincoln Co & Shelbyville will play in Region 5-5A with Columbia, Independence, Stewarts Creek and Summit.
Moore County and Huntland will play in Region 4-1A with: Columbia Academy, Cornersville, Fayetteville, Mt. Pleasant, Richland and Summertown
Cannon County and Grundy County will play in Region 4-3A with:
DeKalb Co., Sequatchie Co., Smith Co., Upperman and York Institute.
Cascade will play in Region 4-2A with Community, Eagleville, East Robertson, Forrest, Jackson Co., Watertown and Westmoreland
For a complete list of the new TSSAA Region alignment, visit the link at: http://tssaa.org/2015-2016-football-region-alignments/
Update On Motlow Basketball
The Motlow Lady Bucks dropped a 97-61 decision to Gadsden St Tuesday in Gadsden, AL. Motlow will host Volunteer St. Saturday at 2pm.
The Motlow Bucks beat Martin Methodist College JV on Tuesday 98-67 in Pulaski. The Bucks, now 5-0, host Volunteer State at 4pm Saturday.
11/15/14 — James “Jimmy” Lowe
Mr. James “Jimmy” Lowe, age 67, of Manchester, TN., passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014, at his residence.
He was born in Chattanooga, TN., and was the son of the late James Leonard and Pauline Denby Lowe.
He was a retired Construction Superintendent at Hardaway Construction in Nashville, TN. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Lowe was a die hard Tennessee Football fan and he loved Nascar. He was a great man and will be missed. He attended Cedar Lane Church of Christ in Tullahoma, TN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Freddy Lowe, and a sister Mary Lee Smith.
He is survived by one son James Lowe, Jr., four daughters Kimberly (Kyle) Witwer, Barbara Michelle Lowe, Tammy (Aaron) Williams, April (Chase) Melson, grandchildren Rylan and Kynzee Melson, Brandon Hensley, Jaavan and Maleigha Williams, Kaley Witwer, James Leonard Lowe, III, great grandchildren Skylah and Devon Lowe, brothers Paul (Margie) Lowe, Bobby (Gloria) Lowe, Sr., Charles McEwen, Samuel Lowe, and sister Betty Lowe Martin.
Visitation with the family will be Friday evening, November 14, 2014, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Funeral Services will begin at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 15, 2014, in the Chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home, with Bro. Pat Allison officiating.
Interment will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma, TN.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. James “Jimmy” Lowe.
11/16/14 — Bobby Ray Smith Sr.
Bobby Ray Smith Sr. of Normandy, passed this life on Wednesday, November 12th, 2014 at his residence at the age of 81.
Mr. Smith was born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to the late James Homer and Vera Himes Smith.
During his life he was a star athlete in many sports, at the age of 16, he was offered a professional pitching contract with the New York Giants Baseball Team. In 1951, Mr. Smith received a scholarship to play football at the University of Tennessee under Coach Neyland, he instead chose to attend MTC (now MTSU) where he played football on a baseball scholarship. He went on to become a planner and scheduler with AEDC and ran the Holiday Marina as well as the Sportsman’s Store and Bait Shop. Mr. Smith was an avid fisherman and was a member of Highland Baptist Church in Tullahoma.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his Homecoming Queen and wife of 58 years, Florida Mae Smith; and several brothers and sisters.
Mr. Smith is survived by two daughters, Karen Ingle and her husband Donnie of Winchester, and Laura Wells and her husband Ronnie of Tullahoma; two sons, Bobby Ray Smith Jr. and his wife Renee of Tullahoma, and William Daryl Smith of Tullahoma; 11 grandchildren, Kris Ingle, Jansen Ingle, Alex Ingle, Lauron Wells, Jamie Garner, Megan Smith, Justin Smith, Garrett Smith, Jodi Smith, Cole Smith, and Samantha Smith; and eight great-grandchildren, Hunter Ingle, Riley Ingle, Riley Shelton, Ian Smith, Nivea Smith, Elijah Smith, Ellison Smith, and Aubree Jasper.
Visitation for Mr. Smith will be held on Saturday, November 15th, 2014 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Kilgore Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 16th, 2014 at 2:00 pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Don Dixon and Dr. Wayne Wester officiating.
Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma.
For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association, 201 West Lincoln Street, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388, the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123-1718, or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia 22312.
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
11/12/14 —– Anita S. Longmire
Anita S. Longmire, age 77 of Tullahoma passed away Wednesday, November 12 at Harton Regional Medical Center.
No services are scheduled.
A native of Johnson City, she was the daughter of the late John Carl Longmire and the late Ada Lucille Bell Longmire Evans.
Ms. Longmire worked for many years as a sales clerk in the retail industry.
She was interested in crafts and enjoyed reading.
Ms. Longmire is survived by one brother, William H. Longmire and his wife, Gerri of Tullahoma.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
11/14/14 —— Kaelan Ann Carden
Kaelan Ann Carden departed this life on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at the Southern Tennessee Medical Center in Winchester.
Graveside Services will be held Friday, November 14, 2014 at Maplewood Cemetery in Tullahoma.
Kaelan is survived by her mother Leslie Simmons of Tullahoma, her father, Chris Carden of Tullahoma; one brother, Kanon Simmons; maternal grandmother Billie Funk and her husband Brian Giles of Tullahoma; maternal grandfather, Wendell Simmons of Amarillo, Texas; paternal grandmother, Carolyn Hollar of Lewisburg; paternal grandfather Steve Carden and his wife, Marilyn Everett of Tullahoma and several aunts and uncles.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
11/14/14 —– Lyndel Dwight Sissom
Lyndel Dwight Sissom, age 77, passed away on November 11, 2014 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Morrison, Tennessee.
Mr. Sissom was a retired Carpenter and a United States Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Willie Esten Sissom and Bertha Davis Sissom.
He is survived by his son, Dewayne Sissom of Morrison, TN; daughters, Deneen Stotts of Morrison, TN and Diann Sissom of Lakewood, TN; sister, Donna Alexander (Paul) of Bradyville, TN; brothers, Leighton Sissom (Evelyn) of Cookville, TN and Ray Sissom of Murfreesboro, TN; four grandchildren, Jimmy Stotts, Joseph Stotts, Leslie Smith and Lindsey Smith; three great-grandchildren, Anna Takao, Journey Stotts and Wesley Stotts; and a host of other relatives and friends.
VISITATION
Friday, November 14, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home in Manchester.
FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday, November 14, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Central Funeral Home Chapel
BURIAL
Hopewell Cemetery
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.