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8/11/14 — MAX F. GOFF
MAX F. GOFF, age 73, of Cowan, Tenn. departed this life on Friday, August 08, 2014, at STRHS Winchester, following a brief illness.
Mr. Goff was born on November 21, 1940, in Cowan, Tenn. to the late Henry and Bertha Wilson Goff.
Mr. Goff was disabled from birth. He was a member of the Hope Baptist Church in Cowan. He was an avid UT football fan. If Mr. Goff could have chosen a profession for himself it would have been in Law Enforcement. He was given a badge to wear and Sheriff Tim Fuller gave him a deputies cap to wear that he cherished. At Christmas time officer Allen Edwards went to Golden Living Center, where Mr. Goff was a resident at the time, picked him up and let him ride in the Cowan Christmas parade with him. A memory he always cherished.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers; William Henry Goff, Roy Wilson and Bobby Allen Goff, a sister, May Wanda Goff.
He is survived by brothers; Alton Goff of Goldsboro, NC, Billy (Clara) Goff of Cowan, sisters; Greta Goff of Sparta, TN, Lynda Smith of Estill Springs, Bonnie(Floyd) Sweeton of Cowan, Gail Goff of Winchester, aunt, Lois Ashley of Cowan, numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Mr. Goff will be held from 4:00-9:00 P.M. Sunday evening, August 10, at the Hope Baptist Church in Cowan.
Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Monday afternoon, August 11, at Hope Baptist Church. Bro. Bill Owens and Bro. Johnny Carr officiating.
Serving as pallbearers are family and friends.
Interment will follow in the Cowan Montgomery Cemetery.
Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
8/13/14 —- Anastasios Constantaras
Mr. Anastasios Constantaras, age 50 of Manchester, Tennessee passed from this life on Friday, August 8, 2014 at the Medical Center of Manchester surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his loving wife of twenty-three years, Kim Constantaras, parents, Steve and Angela Constantaras of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, three sons, Terry Constantaras, Alex Constantaras, Joshua Constantaras all of Manchester, Tennessee, one sister, Dora Hough and husband John of Manchester, Tennessee, one brother Peter Constantaras and wife Mariana of Manchester, Tennessee, and one grandson Xander Constantaras.
Mr. Stas was a member of St. Demitrios Greek Orthodox Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Anastasios worked at Nissan in Smyrna, Tennessee He enjoyed spending time at the gym, working out, movies, concerts, gaming, and family time. Stas earned a Master’s Degree in Education and enjoyed concerts and old rock and roll music. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral Services for Mr. Stas will be conducted on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Father John Oliver officiating.
Burial will follow at the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel, Manchester, Tennessee.
COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY OF STAS CONSTANTARAS. 
8/10/14 —- Lorene Gilliam Bryan
Lorene Gilliam Bryan, age 89 of Manchester, Tennessee, peacefully passed away on August 8, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Bryan was of the Baptist faith and will be fondly remembered for her love for her family, grandchildren and great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands Lancen Gilliam and Thomas M. Bryan, Jr.; daughter, Wanda Lee Gilliam Monroe; parents, James William Gilliam and Mattie May Hill Gilliam; sister, Leoma Henley; and brothers, Cordell, James W. Jr., Alton, Charles and Eugene Gilliam.
She is survived by her two sons, Thomas M. Bryan, III and his wife Martha and James A. Bryan and his wife Lisa of Manchester, TN; two daughters, Dorothy J. Keele and her husband Marvin and Beverly A. Keele and her husband Don of Manchester, TN; two sisters, Jo Ann “Barb” Willoughby of Hillsboro, TN and Betty Jo Perry of Kenton, GA; fourteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; one step great-granddaughter; one step great-great-grandson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation, Saturday, August 9, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Funeral Service Sunday, August 10, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home with Reverend Jim Rolen officiating. Burial at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.
08/08/14
Birthdays:
Donna Vandagriff – Pizza Winner!
Alison Dunn – 3, Fred Lee – 48,
Jeff Lowe – 47, Keith Edde, Jodie Corwin.
Weekly Birthday Winner Birthday Cake from Food Lion: Steve Perry
No Weekly Anniversary Winners
08/07/14
Birthdays:
Reuben Bryom – Pizza Winner!
Steve Perry – 51
8/8/14 —- Linda Sue Pearce Eslick Suiter
Mrs. Linda Sue Pearce Eslick Suiter, age 68 of Manchester, passed away Friday, August 8 at the Manchester Health Care Center.
Memorial Services will be announced at a later date.
A native of Okmulgee, OK, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Eula Pearce.
She had worked as a serger for Tennessee Apparel in Tullahoma and had driven a Head Start bus in Lynchburg. She enjoyed crocheting, playing the piano and singing and spending time with grandchildren and great children.
In addition to her parent, she was preceded in death by her first husband, H R “Bubba” Eslick III and her second husband, George C. Suiter.
Mrs. Suiter is survived by one son, Jesse Raymond Eslick and his fiancé, Bonnie McCormick of Altamont; two daughters, Mary Grace Eslick of Gallatin and Margy Beaty and her husband, Ed of Manchester; two step-sons, Carl Suiter and his wife, Debbie of Shelbyville and Alex Suiter and his wife, Stephanie of Clarksville; four grandchildren, Joshua Eslick, Renee Poe, Derek Northcutt and Mia Eslick and three great grandchildren, Kiivon, Alan and Jaqualynn.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested Memorial Donations may be made to Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
8/9/14 —– NINA RUTH HOCKETT ALFORD
She was born July 7, 1933 in Bedford County, Tennessee the eldest of six children born to the late Burrell Hockett and Mary Katherine Gibson Hockett. “Granny” as she was affectionately known to all who knew her, lived life for her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who was in constant motion caring for her loved ones. She always enjoyed cooking up some of her famous dishes, such as her meatloaf, pineapple upside down cake and chocolate pies. One of her favorite pastimes was nurturing her flower garden as well as a large vegetable garden from which she canned all kinds of goodies. She was a longtime, dedicated member of Noah’s Fork Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Alford is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Lee Alford in 1997; a son, Ronald Keith “Worm” Alford; and four brothers, Lindell Hockett, Dorris Hockett, Morris Hockett and Norris Hockett.
Survivors include three children, Danny Lee Alford (Kathy) of Beechgrove, TN; Michael Alford (Cathy) of Woodbury, TN and Jessie Ruth Sloan (Marty) of Murfreesboro, TN; 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson and several step-grandchildren; a sister, Berlene West of Bell Buckle, TN; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Nina Ruth Hockett Alford.
Republicans Perform Well In Coffee County Elections
Plenty of surprises and a tie vote highlighted election night in Coffee County. For the first time in the history of Coffee County the County Mayor will be a republican as Gary Cordell defeated Tim Brown, 5,628 to 4,481. In what many are calling a huge upset Republican Craig Northcott won the district attorney’s race over incumbent Mickey Layne, 5,482 to 4,650. The closest countywide race was for Register of Deeds with Republican Donna Toney receiving 5,099 votes helping her get past Leann Partin who garnered 4,743 ballots. For County Trustee Republican John Marchesoni had 5,932 votes to Rodney Banks’ 3,985. Benton Bartlett made it four republicans winning countywide races by receiving 5,488 votes in the race for Road Superintendent, Steve Moran finished 2nd with 2,910 and Independent Scott Hansert garnered 1,574 ballots. For County Clerk, Democrat Teresa McFadden remains on the job winning over Don Nicoll, 2,805 to 1,799. In the race for General Sessions Judge | 14th District Part II Democrat Jere Ledsinger will keep his judges chair by defeating Jason Huskey, 5,212 to 4,842.
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In the race for District 14 Commissioner, Missy DeFord and Lamar Wilkie tied with 254 votes each. There is one provisional ballot that was not counted as one voter did not have a photo ID. If that person can show ID proof of who they are by 4:30pm Monday afternoon then their vote will count and if they voted in the District 14 race a winner will be announced, if not the election commission will provide details on how the race will be decided. Other competitive commission race winners; Republican Todd Crockett won District 3, Independent Margret Cunningham in District 7, Democrat Kerry Farrar, District 8, Democrat David Orrick, District 9, In District 11 Democrat Dianne Argraves, District 12, Democrat Tim Morris, District 13, Democrat Major Shelton, In District 15, Republican Mark Kelly, District 17 Republican Kimberly Martin, In District 18, Republican Barbra Buckner and in District 21 Republican Rush Bricken.
In the Manchester Alderman race three people were elected; Lana Sain, Cheryl Swan and Tim Kilgore.
Tullahoma Mayor Lane Curlee will remain on the job by defeating Troy Bisby. Voters in Tullahoma voted for 2 aldermen out of 3 choices with Mike Stanton and Jerry Mathis winning. For city school board Amy Johnson and Steve Lynn were winners.
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Westwood Football Gets Dramatic 12 to 8 Win On Thursday
Westwood’s Marcus Pendleton looks for running room on a sweep in the first half against Moore County
Westwood’s Byron Sullivan breaks a tackle en route to 49 yard TD run against Moore County.
Westwood football got their 10th straight win in dramatic fashion as they scored on the final meaningful play of each half to take a 12 to 8 win over Moore County on Thursday night. On the final play of the 1st half, Byron Sullivan took a reverse around the left side of the line for a 49 yard TD to give the Rockets a 6 to 0 lead at the break. Moore County and Westwood traded possessions in the 3rd quarter before a Westwood fumble gave Moore County a first down at the Westwood 14 yard line. With 1:56 left in the 3rd quarter, lightning in the area sent both teams off the field for a 65 minute lightning delay. Moore County scored their lone TD on the first play of the 4th quarter and converted the all important 2 point conversion. After exchanging punts, Westwood faced a 4th and 9 yards to go from their own 17 yard line with 2:59 left in regulation. Once again, the cardiac kids in blue struck with the big play as Jake Hollandsworth found Marcus Pendleton open on a fly route. Pendleton broke a tackle and raced 83 yards for the deciding score. The Rocket defense forced a turnover on downs and Westwood kneeled on it to seal their victory. After the game, Coach Chad Dyer could not praise the heart of his team. “This team never quit fighting. I am so proud of their heart.” Byron Sullivan led Westwood in rushing with 66 yards and a touchdown. Marcus Pendleton added 21 yards rushing and 83 yards receiving with his huge TD catch. Westwood will play host to Fayetteville on Thursday night at Dyer-Bouldin Field with a 6:30 PM kickoff. Thunder Radio will broadcast that contest as we premier “Home Town Tuesdays.”(Thursday Night Special) Tune in for the pre-game show beginning at 6:20.
8/10/14 —- Steve Lewis
Steve Lewis, of Normandy, passed this life on Thursday, August 7th, 2014 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville at the age of 57.
Mr. Lewis was born in Franklin County, Tennessee to the late Phillip Sloan and Alma Suns Lewis.
Mr. Lewis worked as an Auditor with O’Reilly Auto Parts before retiring and was a member of Break Free Worship Center in Normandy. He was a Alderman in Normandy, and also worked for 30 years with the Normandy Fire Department where he obtained the position as Assistant Chief.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Lewis is preceded in death by four siblings, Danny “Jughead” Lewis, Billy Lewis, Sylvia Foster, and Roger Lewis.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Shelia Lewis of Normandy; three sons, Brad Lewis and his wife Donna of Shelbyville, Chad Conn and his wife Devin of Wartrace, and Kevin Champion of Hillsboro; two brothers, Mike Lewis and his wife Kellye of Huntland, and Ronnie Lewis and his wife Eva of Decherd; mother-in-law, Anna Pant; and eight grandchildren, Bailey, Lexiss, and Spencer Lewis, Kevin and Grace Conn, and Dillon, Chase, and Kambrea Champion.
Visitation for Mr. Lewis will be held on Saturday, August 9th, 2014 from 5:00-8:00pm.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, August 10th, 2014 at 2:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Billy Joe Calvert, Bro. Chad Conn, and Bro. Bobby Watkins officiating.
Burial will follow at New Center Grove Cemetery in Winchester.
Pallbearers will be David Steele, Kevin Clay, Bob Looney, Shannon Amos, Mike Rainey, and Jared Turner.
For those who wish, donations may be made to Break Free Worship Center at 120 Flowertown Road, Normandy, Tennessee 37360.
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.