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4/30/14 —- Thomas E. Brooks
Mr. Thomas E. Brooks, age 90 of Lynchburg, Tennessee passed away, April 28, 2014 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 10 AM at the Lynchburg Funeral Chapel with Bro. Wayne Cable and Bro. Mark Watkins officiating.
Burial will be at Hurricane Cemetery in Moore County.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, April 29, 2014 from 5-8 PM at Lynchburg Funeral Home.
Mr. Brooks a native of Madison Co. Alabama was the son of the late John Brooks and Cora Terrell Brooks.
He was a farmer and a retired Saw Operator at Campbell and Dann in Tullahoma and a member of Hickory Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Brooks loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He loved to garden, hunting, knife collecting and his pets.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Billy Brooks, brother, Johnny Brooks and a sister, Mary Taylor.
He is survived by his wife, Aline Brooks of Lynchburg, his son, John Thomas Brooks and his wife Janice of Tullahoma, daughters; Mary Florence Brooks Thompson and her husband James of Lynchburg and Judy Carolyn Brooks Coss and her husband Ray of Murfreesboro. Special niece, Linda Nix of Lynchburg and a special friend Wanda martin of Lynchburg. 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
LYNCHBURG FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
4/27/14 —- Grace Dorsett Evans
Grace Dorsett Evans, passed this life on Sunday, April 27th, 2014 at Harton Regional Medical Center at the age of 95.
Mrs. Evans was born in Hudson County, New Jersey to the late Walter and Nellie Monroe Dorsett.
During her life she worked as a legal secretary for over 50 years and was a former member of the Junior Orphans Friends of Leonia, New Jersey. Mrs. Evans was also an avid supporter of Animal Humane Organizations and Societies.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Hardie Murray Evans who passed away in 1982; brother, Robert Dorsett; sister Norma Pattison; brother-in-law, John Pattison; and nephew John Robert Pattison.
Mrs. Evans is survived by one son, Bruce Evans and his wife Olivia of Normandy, TN; one daughter, Kathy Ragan of Virginia Beach, VA; one niece, Sandra Hullen-Butler and her husband Tom of Chandler, AZ; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Hedges and John Evans and his wife Paula; and two great-grandchildren, Brandon Hedges and Karissa Evans.
For those who wish, donations may be made to the Tullahoma Animal Shelter at 942 Maplewood Avenue, Tullahoma, TN 37388.
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
4/30/14 —- Richard C. Harris, Jr.
Richard C. Harris, Jr., age 89 of Hillsboro, Tennessee, passed away into rest on April 27, 2014 at the Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Harris of Hillsboro, TN; niece, Janice R. Hays of of Pinson, TN; and a host of other relatives and friends.
VISITATION:
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Central Funeral Home
GRAVESIDE SERVICE:
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
1:00 p.m.
Hillsboro U.M.C. Cemetery
Central Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
4/30/14 —- Brayden Marshall Jones
Graveside services for Brayden Marshall Jones, infant son of Austin Jones and Jasmine Bell Jones, of Manchester, will be conducted at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Summitville Cemetery.
Brayden passed away on Wednesday, April 23 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
In addition to his parents, Brayden is survived by his maternal grandparents, Jerry Bell and Vhonda (Steve) Jernigan; paternal grandparents, David W. Jones and Elizabeth (Kenny) Keher; a sister, Gabriella Jones; and his twin brother, Jett Jones; and Great Grandmother, Wanda Bailey.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE JONES FAMILY 
4/30/14 — Margaret “Marge” Mae Harmon
Mrs. Margaret “Marge” Mae Harmon, age 58 of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed away, Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Alive Hospice in Nashville.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, April 30 from 12 Noon until service time.
Mrs. Harmon a native of Chicago was the daughter of the late Ralph and Dolly Zozo Crisman.
She was a waitress and had worked at Cracker Barrel in Manchester. She was of the Catholic Faith. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. She enjoyed cooking, playing the lottery and posting on Facebook.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph Crisman Jr. and Leonard Crisman.
She is survived by her husband, Rodney Harmon of Tullahoma; one son, Rodney Harmon Jr and his wife, Tonya of Ashland City; one daughter, Marie Harmon of Tullahoma; one brother, Stewart Crisman and his wife, Gayle of Rockford, IL; two sisters, Geraldine Hevner and her husband, Keith of Manchester and Sharon Crisman of Chicago; four grandchildren and one on the way; Xeven, David, Kassondra and Robert; three great grandchildren, Ethan, Ezra and Zoey and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations the family has requested donations be made to the memorial fund at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
4/25/14 —- Edith Layne Shirley
Mrs. Edith Layne Shirley age 102 of Layne’s Cove near Pelham, TN passed from this life on Friday evening, April 25, 2014, at Willows of Winchester Health & Rehab Center.
She was born October 30, 1911 a daughter of the late W.T. and Hattie Partin Hill. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Abe Layne and her husband, Bob Shirley; brothers, Joe and Osler Hill; sister, Lucille Brown; grandson, Gary Layne.
Mrs. Edith had worked for many years at Wonder Cave where she was a guide for the many thousands of visitors who stopped at the cave every year.
She is survived by a son, Sherman Layne of Layne’s Cove; daughters, Virginia Zimsek, Streetsboro, Ohio and Teresa Ann Layne, Maryland; grandchildren, Sharon Hunt, Teresa Pilcher and Daniel Zimsek; great-grandchildren, Lacey Hunt, Alex Hunt and Amber Layne; sisters, Fermenda Hassebrock of Layne’s Cove, Mary Lee Johnson, Tracy City and Margaret Jordan, Beaumont, Texas; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. 
Arrangements are by Cumberland Funeral Home, Monteagle, Tennessee.
4/29/14 —- Vernon Boyd Robinson
Memorial services for Mr. Vernon Boyd Robinson, age 78 of Manchester will be conducted at 12 Noon, Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at the Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jim Terry officiating.
Visitation with the Robinson family will be from 11 am, Tuesday until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Robinson passed away Saturday morning at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Robinson was born in Rutherford County, Tennessee the son of the late Jessie C. and Katy F. Ferrell Robinson.
He was retired from the E. Rowe Foundry in Martinsville, Illinois and was a member of the Gnat Hill and
Lumley Stand Church of Christ. Mr. Robinson was an accomplished musician and enjoyed playing the guitar, the fiddle and the banjo. He was also a song writer.
His survivors are:
His loving wife of 57 years, Mrs. Ruby McDowell Robinson of Manchester
Two Daughters- Clarice Hehe of Manchester and Martha (Steve) Park of Homestead, Florida;
One Son- Clarence Robinson of Manchester;
One Brother- Virgil Robinson of Manchester;
One Sister- Gladys Padgett of Murfreesboro;
Five Grandchildren- Hylary Hehe, Anthony M. Hehe & his fiancé Tiffany Newcomm,
Michael Park, Sandra (Matt) Keeslar a and Mary (Thomas) Durland;
Four great grandchildren.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE ROBINSON FAMILY 
Lady Raiders Win District 8-AAA Regular Season Softball Championship
Haley Hinshaw rounds 3rd after hitting a 3-run homer on Sunday. Head Coach Terry Floyd and teammates wait for Haley to cross home plate
Haley Hinshaw racked up four RBIs on two hits for the Coffee County Central Lady Raiders as they beat Lincoln County 5-0 on Sunday.
Softball champs gather after big win
The win earned Coffee County the regular season District 8-AAA championship. Hinshaw hit a 3-run homer in the third inning and singled in the fifth inning. Shelby Giles added an RBI double.
Brianna Jones struck out 11 in the shutout win.
The Lady Raiders will play in the district tournament on Saturday in Shelbyville, an opponent and time will be decided on Tuesday.
Softball–Coffee County Classic Held Friday and Saturday
Brianna Jones whips a pitch during her no-hitter on Friday
Coffee County Classic
Friday was a big day for Coffee County Lady Raider Pitcher Brianna Jones. Brianna threw her 5th no-hitter of the season in the Coffee County 2-0 victory over Daniel Boone in the Coffee County Classic. She also struck out 10 batters.
Brianna boosted her batting average thanks to a perfect 2-2 day at the plate to pace the Lady Raiders. She singled in the first inning and homered in the third inning. Jones was named the Gateway Tire and Service Center Player of the game.
In Coffee County’s second game of the tournament they took on Chattanooga Central. The Coffee County Lady Raiders pulled out the win thanks to a strong sixth inning. Two errors on the same play scored Grace and Anna Spellings and gave the Lady Raiders the lead for good. Coffee County trailed 2-1 going into the 6th but scored 3 times for a 4-2 win.
The Lady Raiders were led by Brianna Jones’s hitting again. Brianna went 2-3, drove in one and scored one run. She hit a long homer in the fourth inning and singled in the sixth inning.
Coffee County Central relied on Bethany Baker to eat up innings en route to the win. Bethany pitched six innings and allowed one earned run, five hits and 1 walk while striking out four.
Brittany Williams was named the player of the game.
Brianna Jones struck out 11 batters, but it wasn’t enough to carry the Coffee County Lady Raiders to a win on Saturday, as the Lady Raiders fell to Hendersonville 1-0 in six innings.
Hendersonville managed to score one run in the fifth inning on an RBI single by Matti Byrd.
Jones was the player of the game.
In the single elimination part of the tournament Coffee County could not overcome errors and mental mistakes falling to Seymour 9-1. Down 2-1 in the final inning the Lady Eagles got the bases loaded with 2 outs. A mental mistake on a ground ball in the infield allowed Seymour to go up 3-1. The flood gates would open up and 6 more runs would score.
Brittany Williams who had 2 hits was the player of the game.
Baylor School from Chattanooga defeated Seymour for the championship.
Westwood Softball Plays In Conference Tournament
Westwood softball competes in Big Southeast Conference Tournament.. Photo by Dennis Weaver
Westwood opened play in the Big Southeast Conference Tournament on Saturday with a 9 to 1 defeat of Liberty. Lexi Medley had a 2 run home run for the Lady Rockets and it would be all the runs Westwood would need as Raven Rogers got the win striking out 6 in 6 innings of play while allowing only 2 hits. Carlee Sullivan pitched 1 inning of scoreless relief striking out 2. Rogers finished 3 for 3 with 3 RBI, Medley was 2 for 4 with 4 RBI and Haley Miller was 2 for 2 with a double.
In the 2nd game, Westwood took on the #2 seeded Cascade. Westwood got on the board first as Rogers scored in the top of the first inning on a Byanka Woods RBI groundout, but Cascade led 6 to 3 going into the 7th inning. Rogers and Medley scored as Woods had another RBI but the rally fell short as the Rockets were dropped into the elimination bracket by a final score of 6 to 5. Rogers finished with 3 hits, Destiny Spaulding had 3 walks and Mikayla Reel added an RBI for the Lady Rockets.
In the final game of the night, in the elimination bracket, Westwood disposed of Fayetteville by a final of 11 to 6. Rogers was 3 for 4 again with 4 RBI while striking out 11. Lexi Medley and Kristen Wray were also 3 for 4 on the night while Destiny Spaulding was 2 for 3 with a walk.
The Westwood softball season came to a close on Sunday afternoon in the semifinals of the Big Southeast Conference Tournament at the hands of the regular season champions Community by a final score of 11 to 1. Raven Rogers, Destiny Spaulding, Alexia Barnes and Mikayla Reel each had hits for Westwood in the game. After the contest, Raven Rogers, Lexi Medley and Destiny Spaulding were named to the All-Conference team. The Lady Rockets finished the season with a record of 16 wins, 5 losses and 1 tie.