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Bernice Lee Frazier
Bernice Lee Frazier, age 81, of Manchester, TN, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Unity Medical Center in Manchester. A family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Bernice was born in Coffee County, TN, the son of the late Robert and Myrtle Johnson Frazier. He was a self-employed construction worker and was of the Pentecostal faith. He served his country in the United States Army during the Panama Canal War. Bernice enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a very social gentleman, who enjoyed talking with family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Bernice was also preceded in death by his wife, Joann Frazier; and one sister, Marie Adams. He is survived by two sons, John Robert (Elizabeth) Frazier and Jason Rackley; two daughters, Melinda Nelson and Debbie (LeRoy) Walls; one brother, Darris (Janice) Frazier; one sister, Cathey Newman; grandchildren, Latisha Walls, Lacey Burns, John McPeak, Justin McPeak, Rebecca Nelson, Katlyn Frazier, Kristina Frazier, Karly Frazier, Jonathan Frazier, Courtney Rackley, Aaliyah Baker, Jalynn Rackley, and Xavier Rackley; several great grandchildren, cousins, and other extended family.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Frazier family.
www.manchesterfuneralhome.com
9/14/19 — Sean Patrick Blanton
Sean Patrick Blanton of Tullahoma, passed this life on Saturday, September
7, 2019 at the age of 27. Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday,
September 14, 2019 at 7 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. The family
will receive friends beginning at 5 PM.
Sean was born in Murfreesboro, TN on November 16, 1991, the son of Riley
Blanton and Lola Sibert-Blanton. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hiking,
canoeing, hunting, fishing and riding dirt bikes. He also enjoyed playing
the guitar.
Sean was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Billy Joe Wilder;
paternal grandfather, David Blanton; paternal grandmother, Mabel Mae
Blanton; aunts, Mary, Linda and Patty; and nephew, Elih Zachery Steven
Blanton.
In addition to his parents, Riley Blanton and Lola Sibert-Blanton, of
Tullahoma, he is survived by maternal grandmother, Marbeth Wilder of
Mountain City, TN; brothers, Michael Sibert of Manchester, KY, Ryan Blanton
of Tullahoma, Daniel Blanton and his wife, Amanda of Tullahoma and Coty
Sadler of TN; sisters, Amanda Byars and her husband, Nathan of Greenville,
SC and Celeste Ward and her husband, Keith of Chattanooga; uncles Mike
Wilder of Mountain City, TN, Steve Wilder and his wife, Rita of Alaska,
Billy Wilder and his wife, Asta of IL, Patrick and David Blanton, both of
CO and nieces and nephews, Chloe, Jameson, Ayden, Rylan, Cameron, Benjamin,
Elizabeth and Levi.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Sean
Patrick Blanton Scholarship Fund at Ascend Federal Credit Union, Tullahoma
Branch.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
9/11/19 — Tracy Lynn Hullett
Tracy Lynn Hullett of Beechgrove, passed this life on Sunday, September 8,
2019 at her residence at the age of 53. Funeral Services are scheduled for
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with
burial to follow at Ragsdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends
beginning at 12 PM.
Tracy, a native of Elkhart, IN was the daughter of the late, Robert and
Dorothy Poff Liddiard. She enjoyed reading, watching soap operas and
spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Tiffany
Ann Hullett.
Mrs. Hullett is survived by her husband, Terry Hullett of Beechgrove; son,
Robert Alan Hullett (Stephanie) of Manchester; daughters, Toshia Caravita
(JoAnna) of MA and Cassie Hullett (Cody Lendley) of Tullahoma;
mother-in-law, Barbara Tucker (Billy) of Manchester; sisters, Cathy Gesell
(Mark) of Manchester and Sandra Green of Nashville; good friend, Georgie
Darnell of Manchester; four grandchildren plus one on the way and many
uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
Tuesday Prep Schedule
Tuesday Prep Schedule
4:30 PM – CCMS Cross Country HOSTS Coffee Co MSCCA Meet at Old Stone Fort
4:30 PM – CHS Cross Country HOSTS Coffee County Home Meet at Old Stone Fort
4:30 PM – WMS Cross Country HOSTS Coffee County Meet at Old Stone Fort
4:30 PM – WMS Girls’ Soccer at Liberty
4:30 PM – WMS Volleyball at Warren County
5:30 PM – CCMS Girls’ Soccer at Harris
6:30 PM – CCMS Football at North Franklin
6:30 PM – CHS Girls’ Soccer HOSTS Lincoln County
6:30 PM – CHS Volleyball at Shelbyville
Coffee County Volleyball Outlasts Oakland in Exciting Monday Match
Kiya Ferrell of CHS volleyball
Non-district foe Oakland visited the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym on Monday coached by Coffee County volleyball alumnus Kaitlyn Thornton. In a match you heard here on Thunder Radio, the Lady Raiders prevailed in 4 sets in a hard fought, tense matchup. Coffee County won by set scores of 25-18, 25-19, 18-25 and 29-27.
Each set saw both teams in position to win the set in the final 8 or 9 points of the set. Coffee County needed to rally from a 2 point deficit in the 4th set as they trailed 22 to 20. The Lady Raiders fended off a pair of set points and Oakland fought off 2 match points in an exciting 4th set.
Coffee County was led in kills by Kiya Ferrell who had 12 kills including a kill on match point. Ferrell also led the team in digs with 19. Sarah West also added 11 digs. Lexi Bryan added 8 kills and led the team in aces with 5. Keelie Hillis finished with 6 kills and led the Lady Raiders in assists with 15. Amanda Mukai had 14 assists and 9 digs.
The win improves Coffee County’s record to 7 and 1 on the season. The Lady Raiders are back in action on Tuesday night as they return to district play in Shelbyville. First serve is set for 6:30 PM at Shelbyville Central High School.
Download the broadcast at: https://www.thunder1320.com/downloads/
Coffee County Freshman Football Claims Big Win at Rockvale
Elijah Clemmons of CHS football
The Coffee County CHS JV and freshman football teams traveled to Rockvale on Monday night for a doubleheader. The JV team was blanked by the Rockets 20 to 0. The freshman team trounced Rockvale 49 to 20 to help the Raiders leave with a split.
Elijah Clemmons had a pair of interceptions for the freshman team including one that he returned for a touchdown. Clemmons added a touchdown reception on the night. Nate Luttrell and Tristan Galey each rushed for a pair of touchdowns and Travis Martin caught a touchdown pass. The freshmen are now 2 and 1 on the season.
The JV and freshmen will be back in action on Monday when they welcome Warren County to Carden-Jarrell Field. The JV game will kick off at 5 PM. The freshman game will follow at 6:30 PM.
Coffee County CHS Golf Grabs Rivalry Win at Warren County
Logan Hale of CHS golf
The Coffee County CHS golf team made the short jaunt up Highway 55 on Monday to take on the rival Pioneers of Warren County High School. Taking part in an 9 hole match, the young Raiders put together their best round of the season as the clipped the Pioneers 180 to 200.
It was a balanced scoring effort for the Red Raiders as 10 strokes separated the top 4 finishers. Logan Hale and Christopher Robinson each shot a 42 to lead Coffee County. Chase Hancock was 2 strokes back as he carded a 44. David O’Connor got around in 52 strokes and Avery Hill scored a 65.
Coffee County is back in action on Thursday when they hit the road again. Coffee County will travel to Shelbyville for an 18 hole match against Shelbyville. That match will tee off at 1 PM at Riverbend Country Club.
Westwood Volleyball Sweeps South Franklin on Monday Night
Zowee Dillard of WMS volleyball
The Westwood volleyball team welcomed South Franklin to the Joel Vinson Gym on Monday. Looking to keep their winning streak alive, the young Lady Rockets continued to show improvement. Westwood captured their 3rd straight win in straight sets. The Lady Rockets won by set scores of 25-9 and 25-16. The JV Lady Rockets won their match to give Westwood a sweep on the night.
Lilee Scott led Westwood in aces as she had 12, including 10 in the 1st set. Zowee Dillard added 6 service aces. Riley Earp finished with 4 aces for the Lady Rockets. Dillard and Allie Sullivan each finished with 2 kills and Dillard had the lone block of the match.
Westwood will hit the road on Tuesday as they travel to McMinnville. The Lady Rockets will take on Warren County Middle School at 4:30 PM on their home floor.
CCMS Volleyball Falls in Road Match at Flintville
The Coffee County Middle School volleyball team traveled to Lincoln County on Monday for a match against non-conference foe Flintville. Tangling with an always tough Flintville program, the Lady Raiders fell in straight sets. Coffee County lost by set scores of 14-25 and 9-25.
Coffee Middle returns to the court on Thursday as they welcome White County to the CCMS gym. Opening serve is set for 5 PM.
Birthdays – 9/9/19
Brent Parsley
Carolyn Long
Richard Eddings – 53
Amanda Hoffman – 29 – PIZZA WINNER
Janet Bass
Kathey Allen
Calvin Myers – 29
Marlin McCullough