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William Leonard Mitten
Mr. William Leonard Mitten passed this life on October 2nd, 2019 at his residence in Manchester, TN. He was born in Holmdel, NJ to the late James and Emily Marie Mitten on June 8th, 1951
He is survived by one son, Alexander Mitten (Brandi); and one daughter, Jackie Mitten, ten grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Mitten will be announced at a later time.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Coffee County Freshmen Football Falls to White County on Monday
Tristan Galey of CHS football
The freshman football team of Coffee County traveled to Sparta on Monday night for a battle with White County. After losing to the JV/Freshman combined team last week, the Raiders were looking for some revenge. The Red Raiders ended up falling to the Warriors 38 to 37 in a game that saw 8 lead changes.
Trailing 38 to 31, Coffee County scored with 95 seconds remaining in the game. The Red Raiders came up short on the 2 point conversion as they went for the win. Tristan Galey finished the night with 3 rushing touchdowns including one from 70 yards out. Nate Luttrell threw a pair of touchdown passes as Elijah Clemons and Ian Weldon each had a touchdown reception.
The Red Raiders hit the road again next Monday night as they travel to McMinnville for a battle with Warren County as part of a JV/freshman doubleheader. The JV teams will play at 5 PM with the freshman game scheduled for 7 PM.
October is Child Health Month in Tennessee
Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed October 2019 Child Health Month in Tennessee. Child Health Month is a time to celebrate and raise awareness around what Tennessee is doing to promote the health of our most important resource: Tennessee’s children.
“Our work has always included a focus on protecting, promoting and improving the wellbeing of Tennessee children and encouraging a lifelong pursuit of healthy living,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP. “TDH is active in many areas in supporting children’s health, but each of us has a role to play to help keep Tennessee children safe and thriving.”
Protecting Infant Health TDH data show there were 38 fewer infant deaths in the state in 2018 than in 2017. Infant mortality is defined as the death of a child before his or her first birthday, and is an important marker for population health. Top causes of infant death in Tennessee include prematurity, birth defects and unsafe sleep. TDH has partnered with hospitals and community organizations to reduce the risks of infant deaths through promotion of safe sleep practices, preconception health, prenatal care and reduction of early elective deliveries.
TDH data also show a reduction in cases of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, a condition in which a baby experiences withdrawal from a substance to which he or she was exposed during the mother’s pregnancy. Tennessee became the first state to require reporting of NAS when TDH made NAS a reportable condition in 2013. In 2018, Tennessee saw the first decline in NAS since surveillance began. NAS cases decreased from 1,096 in 2017 to 927 in 2018. Learn more in the TDH NAS Surveillance Annual Report.
Preventing Childhood Trauma TDH is increasing efforts to prevent and reduce the impact of adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, traumatic events that occur before age 18. ACEs include all types of abuse and neglect, parental mental illness, substance use, divorce, incarceration and domestic violence. Studies show a significant relationship between the number of ACEs a person experiences and a variety of negative outcomes in adulthood including poor physical and mental health, substance abuse and risky behaviors.
Recognizing that ACEs are not fate, TDH is working with partners to develop programs to prevent and mitigate ACEs by promoting safe and supportive environments for families through home visiting, family planning, WIC and training to develop trauma-informed approaches to programs and policies. TDH recently rolled out its new care coordination program Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee, or CHANT available to families through all county health departments. Learn more at www.tn.gov/health/healthprogram-areas/fhw/early-childhood-program/chant.html.
Supporting Healthy Habits A new report ranks Tennessee first in the nation for child care licensing regulations that support healthy weight practices. TDH partners with the Tennessee Department of Human Services on the Gold Sneaker Initiative to promote healthy nutrition and physical activity in early childhood by enhancing health and wellness policies for licensed childcare facilities across Tennessee. Gold Sneaker-recognized childcare facilities agree to provide increased physical activity and age-appropriate nutrition for the children in their care, as well as a tobacco-free campus. Learn more at www.tn.gov/health/goldsneaker.html.
Preventing Smoke Exposure Exposure to secondhand smoke is a serious threat to a child’s health. Adults who use tobacco products are encouraged to call the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine, a free service provided by the Tennessee Department of Health for personalized support for Tennesseans working to end their tobacco use. The QuitLine provides counseling and free nicotine replacement therapy to increase the chances of success. Get started by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visiting www.tnquitline.com.
Pregnant women can get specialized help in quitting smoking through the Baby and Me Tobacco Free program offered at all Tennessee county health departments. Participants earn vouchers for free diapers for each month they remain tobacco-free up to one year after their babies are born. Contact your local health department for information or visit www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/fhw/baby-me-tobacco-free.html to find a location.
Join TDH in celebrating Child Health Month! Visit the event calendar at www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/mch/child-health-month-2019/chm-eventscalendar.html to submit your event and find activities in your community. The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee. Learn more about TDH services and programs at www.tn.gov/health.
Temple Baptist Volleyball Team Earns 2nd Place Finish in Huntsville Tournament
Lauren Davis of the Temple Baptist Christian School volleyball team[File Photo]
The Lady Eagles opened up tournament play on Friday with 3 pool play games. The Lady Eagles got wins over Cornerstone Baptist and Anchored Christian and lost their match to Victory Baptist of Shelbyville. On Saturday in tournament play, Temple got a pair of wins to open the day before advancing to the winner’s bracket finals. The Lady Eagles defeated Mountain View, AL and Victory Baptist in a rematch to set up a battle with Clays Mill. The Clays Mill team of Lexington, KY stopped Temple sending them to the elimination bracket. The Lady Eagles got a win over Anchored by a single point to earn a rematch in the finals against Clays Mill. After their 2nd place finish, junior Lauren Davis of Temple was named to the All-Tournament Team.
The Lady Eagles have the last regular season matches in a tri-match format Tuesday in Cleveland where they will play Shenandoah Baptist and Fairview Christian. The season will concludes this weekend with another tournament in Louisville, KY hosted by Landmark Christian Academy.
Nashville Sounds Foundation to Renovate Two Local High School Baseball and Softball Fields
The Nashville Sounds Foundation, in conjunction with the Nashville Sounds’ community relations team and grounds crew, will renovate the baseball field at Hillsboro High School on Tuesday, October 8 and the softball field at John Overton High School on Wednesday, October 16.
WHO: The Nashville Sounds Foundation with assistance from the grounds crew and other Sounds front office members.
WHAT: The Nashville Sounds Foundation will renovate two local high school fields. Planned work includes sod cutting edges, new bases and pitching rubber installation, mound patching, patch and reshaping home plate, grass seeding, fertilizing, nail dragging, etc.
WHEN: Hillsboro High School Baseball Field – Tuesday, October 8 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
John Overton High School Softball Field – Wednesday, October 16 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hillsboro High School – 3812 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
John Overton High School – 4820 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN 37220
The 2020 season begins on Thursday, April 9 when the Sounds host the Iowa Cubs. 2020 season ticket memberships are on sale through the Nashville Sounds ticket office. For more information on membership packages, call 615-690-4487, or e-mail tickets@nashvillesounds.com.
10/9/19 — Edna Louise Hurdle
Edna Louise Hurdle, 86, of Muncie passed away Friday, October 04, 2019 at Yorktown Manor. She was born on April 18, 1933 in Coffee County, TN a daughter of the late Fred and Alta (Morris) Martin.
Edna retired from the Muncie General Motors Plant where she served in the cafeteria. She attended the Mt Olive United Methodist Church for any years. Edna was very talented and loved to make a variety of craft items. She also enjoyed playing bingo and euchre.
Edna is survived by her children, Kathy Hurdle of Cheshire, CT,Sandra Beeson of Muncie, Sharon (Mark) Long of Muncie; grandchildren, Jonathan O’Sullivan, Kalvin (fiancé: Samantha)Danaher, Brittney Rooney, Kameron Danaher, Zachary Long, Casey Huffman and Matt Huffman; great grandchildren, Kaylee, Emily and Ryan Neal; brother, Charles Martin of Manchester, TN; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in death by hergranddaughter, Christy Neal; siblings, Mary Sue Hulan, Annie Mae Neeley, Bill Martin, Harry Martin, Roy Martin, Fannie Angel, Paul Martin, Maggie Lois Martin and Joe Boyd Martin; step siblings, Lester and Lillian Martin.
Visitation will be from 5-7pm Monday, October 7, 2019 at Ballard and Son Funeral Home in Daleville. There will also be visitation from 11-2 and funeral service beginning at 2:00pm Wednesday, October 9 at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery in Manchester, TN. Online Guestbook at: www.ballardandsons.com. And www.centralfuneralhome.com
10/8/19 — Reverend Cheryl J. Turner Riddle
Reverend Cheryl J. Turner Riddle, 61, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.
She was born in Willard, Ohio, on February 26, 1958. Cheryl was the daughter of John and Wanieta Turner. She was a graduate of MidAmerica Nazarene University with degrees in Church Music and Early Childhood Education. Cheryl was married for 31 years to Lynn Riddle of Roanoke. She worked as a Library Assistant at Blue Ridge Public Library. Cheryl also worked previously as a pre-school teacher and an editor of middler curriculum for Nazarene Publishing House. She was ordained by the Church of the Nazarene and served as the worship leader and children’s pastor for Hollins Church of the Nazarene where she was a member. Cheryl also traveled as a children’s evangelist and spoke at camps and Vacation Bible School. She loved singing and working with children, and Cheryl loved being a children’s evangelist.
She is survived by her husband, Lynn Riddle of Roanoke; her daughter, Katie Riddle of Roanoke; her brother, Harry Turner and his wife, Kat Turner of Mesa, Ariz.; her sister-in-law, Dorene Turner of Covina, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews, Ben, Tabitha, Elizabeth, Kevin, Rebecca, Paris, and Mandy.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, John and Wanieta Turner; and her brother, Eugene Turner.
The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and encouragement, and they would also like to thank the staff at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their care and kindness during this time.
Funeral Services for Rev. Riddle will be held on October, 8th, 2019 at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home at 3:00 PM with visitation begging at 1:00 PM. Interment will be in Pennington Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made in her honor to Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
10/11/19 — Philip William Swinford
Swinford, Bro. Philip William, age 87, of Tullahoma, went to be with the Lord on Friday morning, October 4th, 2019. Bro. Swinford was born on December 11th, 1931 to Frank Freeman and E.B. Hirlston Swinford who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Freeman Swinford Jr. and Joe Henry Swinford; and four sisters, Pauline Grant, Eunice Chesser, Lois Simmons and Jean Roush. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Robbie Gunn Swinford; two daughters, Shannon (Loran) Meyers and Ladana (Yram) Lopez; four grandchildren, Breanna Nicole Meyers, Robbie Frances Lopez, Brookelynne Noel Meyers and Ezekiel Swinford Ysidro Lopez; three sisters, Freida Newman, Glynn Clark and Elsie Lewis; brother-in-law, Euther Chesser; sisters-in-law, Elwanda Brown Swinford, Frances (Tom) Shelton, Jeanette Gunn and Sue Gunn; and a host of nephews and nieces. Bro. Swinford loved Jesus and people. To honor his memory, we must all walk humbly before God and make plans to meet him some day. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 10th, 2019 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00pm. The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 11th, 2019 at 1:00pm at New Life Pentecostal Church, 4347 Metro 41A Highway, Normandy, Tennessee 37360 with Rev. Yram Lopez and Rev. Ron Brown officiating. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the funeral service at the church. Burial with military honors will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Shelbyville United Pentecostal Church Building Fund, where he served as Bishop, 1701 Green Lane, Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160. The family would like to thank Adoration Hospice, and especially Bro. Swinford’s nurse, Susan Moss for the loving care they provided.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
10/9/19 — Fred Donald McClure
McClure, Fred Donald, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, October 4th, 2019 at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville at the age of 89. Mr. McClure was born in Winchester to the late Thomas J. and Fannie Stubblefield McClure. He was a veteran of the United States Army and went on to work as a Welding Engineer and Supervisor with AEDC. Mr. McClure was also a long-time member of the Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church in Tullahoma. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Jean McClure; one son, Larry Donald McClure; and seven brothers and sisters, Grady, Claude and J.D. McClure, Dot Riddle, Gladys Parker, Thelma Farris and Dimple Sanders. Mr. McClure is survived by one son, Brad Stephen McClure and his wife Jennifer; seven grandchildren, Lori McClure Smith and her husband Thomas, Lance McClure and his wife Morgan, Taylor McClure Roper and her husband Craig, Morgan McClure, Leah McClure, Logan Langlois and Kelly Langlois; two great-grandchildren, Avery and Carter; and daughter-in-law, Lois McClure. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00pm. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 at 2:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Rod Shrader, Jack Hice and Jimmy Kesey officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow at Mount Garner Cemetery in Decherd. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church, 965 Gourdneck Road NW, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Coffee County Football Rolls Past Rockvale
Matthew Pittman of CHS football
The Coffee County CHS football team welcomed Rockvale to Carden-Jarrell Field on Friday night as the Red Raiders were looking to get their 2nd region win of the year. Coffee County got a spectacular effort from their defense and a career night from Matthew Pittman to earn their 2nd win of the season. A big crowd saw Coffee County come out on top 44 to 13.
After filling in for injured quarterback Connor Shemwell the last 2 games, Pittman was pressed into service as a running back on Friday night and stole the show. The junior ran the ball 23 times for 245 yards and 3 touchdowns while catching 2 passes for 58 yards and another touchdown. He also played one snap on defense and got an interception. For his efforts, Pittman was named the Mid-Tenn Turf Most Valuable Player. Connor Shemwell was 8 for 17 passing for 146 yards and 3 touchdown passes. C.J. Anthony and Collin Ward each caught touchdown passes.
Coffee County took their first drive down the field for a touchdown as Shemwell hit Anthony for a 29 yard touchdown pass. After Rockvale tied the game, Coffee County scored on a 63 yard touchdown run with 7:17 left in the game. Felix Salinas added a field goal with no time on the clock to give the Raiders a 17 to 7 lead at the half. A revived Raider defense forced 3 turnovers by Rockvale, including 2 in the 2nd half as they dominated the line of scrimmage. The win moves the Raiders record to 2 and 4 on the season and 2 and 2 in region play.
The Red Raiders hit the road next Friday as they travel to Nashville to take on Maplewood. The game will kick off at 7 PM at Maplewood High School. Thunder Radio’s live coverage will begin with the Friday Night Thunder Pregame Show at 6 PM.
Download the broadcast at: www.thunder1320.com/downloads