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10/30/14
Birthdays:
Stephen Clayton – Pizza Winner!
Sheila Vance, Eugene McCullough
Karly Brinkley
10/29/14
Birthdays:
Michael Tracey – 15 – Pizza Winner!
Kenny Delaney – 30, Hunter Musgrove – 11,
Leann Wiser
Anniversaries: Joey & Katie Brown – 3rd
11/1/14 —- Robert G. Reid
Mr. Robert G. Reid, age 63 of Tullahoma passed away Tuesday, October 28 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 1 at 2:30 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Tedder and Bro. David Wall officiating.
Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 12 Noon until service time.
A native of Tullahoma, he was the son of the late Thomas Jasper and Mary Lou O’Dare Reid.
He retired from Service Merchandise. He was an avid University of Alabama football fan. He enjoyed playing poker, reading and boating.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Anne Reid; a twin brother, Thomas Lynn Reid and a sister, Carolyn Bass.
He is survived by one son, Robert Jason Reid and his wife, Lisa of Hermitage; two daughters, Cerae Reid Cooper and her husband, Thomas of Mt. Juliet and Kimberly Woods and her husband, Matthew of Alpharetta, Ga; one sister, Marilyn Narkates of Tullahoma; seven grandchildren, Ryan, Ally and Joel Cooper, Logan, Olivia, Silas Reid and Whitney “Whit-Whit” Woods and several nieces, nephews, friends and other family members.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Coffee Middle Basketball Results
Both Coffee County Middle School teams opened the 2014-2015 season in Woodbury on Tuesday night as they opened play in the Woodbury Border War Preseason Tournament with victories. The Lady Raiders, held Westside to no more than 4 points in each quarter on the way to a 44 to 9 win. Eight Lady Raiders tallied points on the night as Coffee County was led in scoring by Jacey Vaughn who had 11 points while Lindsey Perry, Abby Morgan and Alisha Jennings each finished with 6 points. With the win, the Lady Raiders advance to Thursday night’s semifinals where they will take on Woodland. That game will tip off at 4:30 PM at Woodbury Grammar School.
The Red Raiders outscored DeKalb Middle 19 to 9 in the 2nd half to get a come from behind win in the 1st round of the Woodbury Border War Preseason Tournament. Trailing 18 to 10 at the half, the Red Raiders cranked up the defensive pressure in the 2nd half and hit 7 of their 8 field-goal attempts to earn the 29 to 27 win. Weston Hargrove led Coffee County on points with 13 points while Briggs Haithcock added 2 2nd half 3 Pointers to finish with 6 points. Nathaniel Horne added 4 points as the Raiders advance to Thursday’s semifinals where they will take on Central Magnet at 5:45 PM at the Woodbury Grammar School.
The 6th grade Lady Raiders made it a sweep for Coffee County Middle on Tuesday as they blasted South Franklin 42 to 14 in a single contest at Coffee County Middle School. The Lady Raiders defense held the visitors to 2 field goals in the first half as they raced out to a 27 to 8 halftime lead. Coffee County was led in scoring by the familiar “inside/outside” tandem of Bella Vinson and Keri Munn as the 2 combined for 33 of the 42 Lady Raider points. Vinson had 6 three pointers on the night as she finished with 22 points. Munn scored 11 points with 8 points coming in the paint and 3 free throws. With the win, Coffee County improved to 6 and 1 on the year. The Raiders and Lady Raiders travel to Sparta on Thursday night to take on White County. Tipoff for the girls game is 6:00 PM.
Dead Bobcat Found Hanging From Goalpost At Tullahoma’s Practice Field–UPDATE
This is an actual photo taken before the Bobcat was taken down.
On Tuesday, October 28, 2014 a dead Bobcat was discovered at the football practice field at Tullahoma High. That field was in use on Monday and no irregularities were noticed. The students who discovered the Bobcat reported to their teacher and the Bobcat was removed from the goalpost. THS officials reported the incident to the Tullahoma Police Department and the dead animal was removed from the property by Tullahoma Animal Control.
Local authorities and officials with Coffee County High School and Tullahoma High School are investigating this issue.
Dr Dan Lawson Director of Tullahoma Schools says, “This despicable act does not represent the leadership, citizenry or the vast majority of students at Coffee County High School and Tullahoma High School.” Lawson added, “We are friends, neighbors, relatives and at time fierce competitors, but that fierce competition leaves no room for cruelty to animals.” Lawson says, “Nearly every student in Tullahoma and Manchester is disgusted that any innocent animal is used as an object lesson and all are hopeful that our competition is safe, fair and fun!”
Dr Joey Vaughn, Principal of Coffee County High School said in a written statement to WMSR, “The rivalry between Coffee County Central High School and Tullahoma High School has a storied tradition with mutual respect from both sides.” Vaughn added, “There have been various events throughout these years, but this week someone took a high school rivalry and took it too far. The actions of a few do not represent this community as a whole.” Vaughn said, “At this time we do not know who committed this callous act or what their involvement with the rivalry is, but there is no place in our community or this world for these types of actions.” Dr Vaughn wrapped up his statement by saying, “The rivalry will continue on the football field this Friday night and we ask that our community remember that we have outstanding young people representing both great high schools.”
Dr LaDonna McFall Director of Schools for Coffee County says, “It stuns and saddens me to think that someone committed an act of such cruelty in the name of a high school rivalry. We are actively investigating this situation and the perpetrator(s) will be dealt with appropriately.” McFall urges the community to not judge our student body as a whole based on this heinous act of a few. McFall added, “We have caring respectful students that do not condone this type of behavior.”
The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency website says that Bobcat hunting and trapping seasons are only open between Nov. 21 and Feb. 28.
We’ll have more information as this story develops.
Shelbyville Man Arrested After Fight Breaks Out Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
McCleish Christmas “Mac” Benham.. Photo from Airport Police
McCleish Christmas “Mac” Benham, 27, is charged with public intoxication and simple assault.
Benham allegedly kicked a man in the groin and hit him in the head with his fist before three to five passengers subdued him, according to a Dallas police report. He continued to struggle with officers while being arrested, an airport police officer said in his report.
According to a DFW Airport police officer, Benham argued with an American Airlines gate agent over flight arrangements, telling her he’d consumed “100 drinks.”
Dallas police say, Benham allegedly made a verbal slur toward a man who told him to calm down because police were on the way, then struck him twice, also threatening another man standing nearby.
Benefit For 15 Year-Old Football Player Who Is Suffering From Several Medical Issues
Photo of Weston Eaves from Facebook
Southern Hospitality Catering will be donating the catering for a delicious spaghetti dinner with salad and garlic bread.
Ticket are $10 for adults and $7 children under 11 years old.
Weston Tucker Eaves is a 15 year old freshman and football player at Tullahoma High School.
On September 9, Weston sprained his ankle during a football practice. For six consecutive days after his injury, he continued to be in unbearable pain while running a high temperature. Although he saw several doctors during these six days, Weston was progressively getting worse, and on September 16, his parents took him to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. He spent most of the next 24 days in the Intensive Care Unit on a ventilator, fighting for his life.
Weston was given three diagnosis: sepsis (infection in the blood stream), Osteomyelitis (infection in the bones and joints), and respiratory distress (caused from infection in his lungs). He had surgery on his left knee and three different surgeries on his right ankle where they had to remove some of his fibula.
October 9 he was able to come home. He continues to have infection in the bone and joint of his ankle which the doctors say will take a long time to heal. He is also enduring physical therapy to help get his strength back and to learn to walk properly again.
For more information on where to buy tickets or make a cash donation, go by Al White Motors in Manchester, that’s where Weston’s Dad Chris is employed. Also you can email: Craig Bradshaw at CraigSBradshaw@gmail.com – or Shannon Smith at SSSmiles@gail.com
Pro Baseball Player Will Be The Grand Marshall Of Tullahoma Christmas Parade
Justus Sheffield when he was presented the Gatorade Player of the Year in the spring.. Photo by Deuce Anderson
The event is being sponsored for the second consecutive year by Stan McNabb Automotive Group and is set for Friday, Dec. 5.
Sheffield was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the first round of the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft.
The theme for this year’s event is “A Movie Time Christmas,” a tribute to favorite seasonal films.
Floats will be awarded prizes in five categories: Business, Civic/Non-profit, CEO/School, Jingle Bell Music, and the Mayor’s Award.
Entry fees are $50 for pageant winners and titleholders and $30 for all others.
Each marching or walking unit, vehicle or float must pay a separate fee even if multiple floats are entered under one name. Fees are non-refundable and must accompany the entry form.
Forms must be returned to the chamber office no later than Nov. 19 in preparation for the Dec. 5 event.
There is no entry fee for school bands, military drill teams or government vehicles.
Entry forms can be picked up at the Tullahoma Chamber of Commerce at 135 W. Lincoln St. or emailed upon request. Call the chamber at 455-5497.
10/31/14 —– Judy R. Smith
Funeral services for Mrs. Judy R Smith, age 69 of the Fountain Grove Community, will be conducted at 1:00 pm, Friday, October 31 at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Louis Johnson and Mark Foster officiating.
Burial will follow in the Concord Cemetery.
Visitation with the Smith family will be from 5pm until 9pm, Thursday, October 30 at Coffee County Funeral Chapel.
Judy passed this life Tuesday, October 28 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Judy was born in Harriman, Tennessee the daughter of William Roy Taylor and Elizabeth Arp Taylor.
Along with her husband, Judy was co-owner of the Smith Grain Company and was a member of the Fountain Grove United Methodist Church. Judy’s love was spending time in her yard and garden. She spent many happy hours tending her flowers.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Donald Douglas Smith, Jr by a brother, Billy Taylor and by a sister in law, Barbara Rosson Grifin.
She is survived by:
Her loving husband of 50 years, Donald Smith of the Fountain Grove Community
Daughters- Donna (James) Harrell and Wendy (Joe) Grissom
Five grandchildren- Joshua Harrell and his fiancé Teresa Delaney
Nick (Whitney) Harrell
Tiffany (Cody) Davis
Coty (Shea) Grissom
Taylor Grissom and her fiancé Zach Smoot
Great Grandchildren-Braxton & Brooklynn Davis
Sister-June (R.S) Rigney
Brother-Harry Lee (Iva)Taylor
Mother in Law-Myrtle Smith & the late Clayton Smith
Sister in Law- Etta Roach
Brother in Law-Paul (Fay) Smith and many other friends and relatives
COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY OF JUDY SMITH.
10/28/14 —– Annie Louise Brown
Annie Louise Brown, age 83 passed away on October 28, 2014 at her home in Beech Grove, Tennessee surrounded by her loving family.
She was retired from Tennessee Apparel in Tullahoma and was a homemaker.
She is survived by her children, Patsy A. Russell of Tullahoma, TN, Frankie L. Brown of Beech Grove, TN, Debra S. Kelsey of Beech Grove, TN, Stanley E. Brown (Lennae) of Beech Grove, TN, Anita L. Miller (Jimmy) of Morrison, TN and Douglas E. Brown (Lora) of Manchester, TN; three sisters, Polly Culbertson, Betty Mayton and Linda Buckner (Bobby) of Manchester, TN; brother, Grady Vincent of Illinois; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
No public services are scheduled.
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.