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Tullahoma Director Up For Two Jobs
Current Tullahoma Director of Schools Dan Lawson
Oak Ridge had planned to fill its position by Dec. 8. However, holiday schedule conflicts led to delays with interviews with the remaining candidates remaining to be scheduled. Meanwhile, the Tullahoma School board is scheduled to receive a list of finalist determined by the state school board association on Jan. 21. the board will offer the job to the new director on Feb. 18, 2013 and an official announce on Feb. 25.
AEDC Firemen Honor Young Cancer Patient
AEDC Fire Department personnel put their crew patches together on a black background for a high resolution photograph used to make a poster to provide moral support to Mark Kelly Olson, a 10-year-old boy battling cancer at Vanderbilt Medical Center. (Photo by Rick Goodfriend)
Mark Kelly Olson, the 10-year-old son of ATA Operations Controller Mark Olson, dons a customized fire helmet he received from the Arnold AFB Fire Department as the young man battles cancer at Nashville’s Vanderbilt Hospital. (Photo provided)
Mark Kelly Olson is a 10-year-old boy who was diagnosed with very high-risk, acute lymphocytic leukemia in May and was later adopted by the Arnold AFB Fire Department as their new deputy fire chief. Olson is the son of Mark Olson, an Aerospace Testing Alliance operations controller at AEDC.
“My wife and I are grateful for the outpouring of support for our son, who is also very appreciative,” Olson said.
Chief Lopes’ message to all firefighters said, “Fellow chiefs and firefighters – We have an outstanding opportunity to support a fellow firefighter and a true hero in the true spirit of the holiday season. Please post a picture of your fire department patch and a few words of encouragement on the Facebook page at Go Team Mark Kelly, at www.facebook.com/TeamMarkKelly.”
Lopes, who is a retired Air Force chief master sergeant, said, “The response we got was overwhelming, not just from local departments, but from firefighters around the world, including Air Force, Department of Defense, civilian and volunteer fire departments from everywhere imaginable.”
Kip Luttrell, an AEDC fire crew chief said the one word that comes to mind is family.
Lopes said, “Mark Kelly has been bravely battling the cancer as well as a number of significant complications. He is in and out of the hospital, fighting hard to get better, and he needs us to stand with him. By virtue of his heroic efforts, Mark Kelly has been adopted by the Arnold Air Force Base Fire Department and promoted to the rank of deputy fire chief. Everyone at Arnold Fire is proud of Mark Kelly. We are truly thankful to call such an awesome young man one of our own.”
Vandy Wins At Home
Playing for the first time in nine days, Vanderbilt struggled to pull away from Alabama A&M.
When the Commodores finally grabbed some breathing room, Kedren Johnson made sure it stayed that way, scoring 12 of his 19 points in the second half to lead Vanderbilt to a 71-46 victory on Saturday night.
The Commodores (4-4) played for the first time since an overtime victory at Xavier on Dec. 6. The Dores will host Cornell tonight at 8pm.
Coffee County Basketball Teams Fall To Falcons
TaNeesa Buchanan hits a layup... Photos by Milton Stanley of the Manchester Times
Coffee County welcomed Lincoln County to the Joe Frank Patch Memorial gym on Friday night (Dec. 14, 2012). In girl’s action, Lincoln County took a 22 to 18 lead into the half. Lincoln County exploded in the 3rd Quarter to build an 11 point lead with 3 minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter. But Coffee County went on a furious 7 point run to end the quarter eventually tying the game with 5:40 remaining. The teams battled back and forth throughout the dramatic 4th quarter before Liz Faulkner hit a 3 pointer from the corner as time expired to give the Falcons a 46-43 win. Coffee County was led in scoring by Alaina Lusk who had 13 points, while Ginny Clayborne added 11. The loss dropped Coffee County to 5 and 5 on the year. The Gateway Tire and Service Center Player of the game was TaNeesa Buchanan who finished with 7 points for the Raiders.
In boys action, Coffee County nailed nine 1st National Bank 3 pointers, but could not overcome the physical play of the visiting Falcons as they fell 65 to 45. The game was tied at the end of the 1st period before Lincoln County pushed their halftime lead to 4. The Falcons used their deep bench and their quick, physical defensive pressure to control the 2nd half. The Raiders fall to 3 and 6 on the year. The Gateway Tire and Service Center Player of the game was Lance Crismond who finished with 26 points on the night. Lucas Crismond added 14 points and Anthony Jackson netted 12.
Coffee County will be back in action on tonight as they play host to Franklin County at the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gymnasium. The girl’s game tips off at 6 and you can hear all the action on Thunder Radio, beginning with the pregame show at 5:50.
Lance Crismond makes a move for two
12/14/12
Birthdays:
Navaleigh Arrp Shipley – 6 – Pizza Winner!
Tiffany Bradford – 23, Coleman Harmon, Ray Watson
Weekly Birthday Winner Birthday Cake from Food Lion: Ethan Hill
Weekly Anniversary Winners Flowers by Michael: James & Clemie Maxwell
12/16/12 — Gordon Moore “Tag” Amburgey
Gordon Moore “Tag” Amburgey, age 86, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012 at his home in Manchester, Tennessee with his loving family by his side.
Mr. Amburgey was a retired Pharmacist and owner of Amburgey’s Pharmacy in Manchester. He was also a World War II Navy Submarine Veteran and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Manchester.
He was born in Ashland, Kentucky to his parents, the late Lawrence M. Amburgey and Vera E. Moore Amburgey and was also preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Amburgey.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ruth Burton Amburgey of Manchester, TN; daughter, Sheri Hyatt of Rockvale, TN; son, Mike Amburgey of Manchester, TN; two grandchildren, Josh Woolum of Murfreesboro, TN and Tanner Hyatt of Rockvale, TN; two great-grandchildren, Andrew Woolum and Jaydin Woolum both of Murfreesboro, TN; and a host of friends.
Visitation with the family will be on Saturday evening, December 15, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
The Funeral Service will be conducted on Sunday afternoon, December 16, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Central Funeral Home with Reverend Neal Glass officiating.
Interment will follow at the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME of Manchester, TN. 
12/17/12 — Deborah Saunders
Ms. Deborah Saunders, age 57, of Tullahoma, passed away Thursday at Harton Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Hammond, IN and the daughter of the late John and Jean Haynes Hodge.
Ms. Saunders formerly worked at Wisco Envelope in Tullahoma and attended First Church of the Nazarene.
She is survived by her daughters, Melanie Ferrell Partin of Tullahoma, Brandi Jean Ferrell of Tullahoma, a son, William Arlin Ferrell II of Tullahoma, a sister, Pam Bland of Tullahoma, a brother, Donald Hodge of Tullahoma and two grandchildren, Destiny and Kirsti Ferrell.
Visitation with the family will be Monday, from 11:00AM until 2:00PM at the Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Services will be conducted Monday at 2:00PM in the Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel Pastor Elbert Smith officiating.
Burial will follow in the Hurricane Cemetery in Moore Co.
Tullahoma Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
12/12/12 —- Mary Alice Boaz
Mary Alice Boaz age 79, of Fayetteville passed away December 12, 2012 at her residence.
A native of Winfield, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late Troy Alan Smith and Verd Howell Smith.
Mrs. Boaz is survived by her sons, Maxey Gene Garner of Gallitan, Tn, Richard Brent Garner of Trion, Ga. And Troy Allen Boaz of Fayetteville and daughter, Susan Warren of Fayetteville. Mrs. Boaz was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a very close dear friend George Evans of Fayetteville.
She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Garner; sister, Jo Jo Stowe; brother, Eugene Smith, husbands; Charles Allen Boaz and Gordon Max Garner.
It was Mrs. Boaz wishes to be cremated and no services.
LYNCHBURG FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
12/16/12 — Ann Jones
Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Jones, age 65, of Manchester will be conducted Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Bro. Marvin Davenport and Bro. Ronald Sharp officiating.
Burial will follow at Forest Mill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 15, 2012 from 5 PM – 9 PM at the funeral home.
Mrs. Jones passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
She was born January 16, 1947 in McMinnville, TN, the daughter of the late William Vernon and Margaret Miller Yeager. Mrs. Jones retired from Batesville Casket.
She was a member of Forest Mill Baptist Church and enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband, Lane Jones of Manchester; one son, Greg Jones and his wife, Amy of Manchester; one daughter, Angela Coleman and her husband, William of Franklin; one brother, William Yaeger and his wife, Tonya of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren, Andrew and Jonathan Coleman, Brycen Davis, and Bailey, Madison and Morgan Jones and many other loving friends and family.
COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY OF MRS. ANN JONES.
12/13/12
Birthdays:
Ella Fauser – Pizza Winner!
Allison Beachboard – 40, Holly Jane Matthews – 33, Faith Jones – 12, Susan Ruhl.