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Spinach Recall At Kroger
Kroger is recalling spinach sold at grocery stores in 15 states due to possible Listeria contamination. The Fresh Selections Tender Spinach was sold in 10-ounze packages and had a “best if used by” date of Sept. 16. The grocer said Wednesday that if customers did buy the recalled product, they should return it to stores for a full refund or replacement. Listeria can lead to severe illness for women who are pregnant or people who have a weakened immune system.
41-A Music Fest Next Week
Dustin Lynch
Tullahoma’s own superstar Dustin Lynch will headline the event featuring his top 10 hit “Cowboys and Angels”.
Tullahoma Baseballer Now A Pirate
Bryan Morris
Bryan Morris became the second former Motlow Bucks player to play in the major leagues when he took the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates and pitched a shutout inning against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, Sept. 14 in Chicago.
Morris joins former Motlow pitcher David Weathers as the only Bucks to reach the major leagues. Weathers, who played at Motlow in 1987 and 1988, pitched 18 years in the big leagues before retiring two years ago.
Morris played his prep baseball at Tullahoma High School, where he was named a Louisville Slugger All-American following his senior season in 2005. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the third round following high school, but chose to attend Motlow instead. Bryan’s father, Ricky, was a sixth-round draft pick by the Minnesota Twins in 1968.
Morris had one of the best seasons in Motlow pitching history in 2006, compiling a 10-1 record with 122 strikeouts and a sparkling 0.82 earned run average. He was drafted in the first round, the 26th player chosen overall, and signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers following his freshman season at Motlow.
He was acquired by the Pirates from the Dodgers on July 31, 2008, along with Andy LaRoche, in a three team deal that also sent Jason Bay from Pittsburgh to Boston, Manny Ramirez from Boston to Los Angeles, and Brandon Moss and Craig Hansen from Boston to Pittsburgh.
Bryan missed the 2007 season due to a shoulder injury that required Tommy John surgery. Although he was a starting pitcher throughout his career, his move to the bullpen late in the 2011 season at AAA Indianapolis improved his velocity and increased his success on the mound. Morris had a 2.67 ERA with 79 strikeouts and just 17 walks in 81 innings with Indianapolis this season.
He was called up in late June by the Pirates, but after spending only one day in Pittsburg and not appearing in a game, he was sent back to Indianapolis. With the major league roster expanding to 40 players in September, he finally did what only one other Motlow Buck has ever done.
Morris pitched another inning on Tuesday, Sept. 18 against the Milwaukee Brewers, allowing a pair of hits and one earned run as the Pirates dropped a 6-0 decision.
9/22/12 — Virginia Uselton Garner
Mrs. Virginia Uselton Garner, age 72, of Estill Springs, passed away Sunday at Harton Regional Medical Center.
She is a native of Missouri and the daughter of the late Roland and Aillen Landreth Dennis.
She is survived by a step son, Jerry Uselton and his spouse, Valerie del Vecchio of Illinois, step daughter, Tammy Marschke and her spouse, Mark of Georgia, step sister, Phyllis Kimzey and her five children of Missouri, step brother, Monroe Perkins and his 3 children of Missouri, aunt, Lucille Landreth of Missouri, Betty Landreth Marshall of Missouri, cousin, Susie Kendall of Flordia, Robert Dillon of Texas, grandchildren, Megan Uselton, Anne Uselton, Garrett Marschke and Kayley Marschke.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday, from 11:00AM until 2:00PM at the Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Graveside Services will be conducted Saturday at 2:30PM at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
9/19/12 — Delthenia Williams Jones
Delthenia Williams Jones, age 81 of Decherd, passed away September 13, 2012.
She was the fourth child and only daughter of Elmore and Eloise Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Elmore Williams, Jr., Thomas (Dora) Williams, and Rev. Wallace A. Williams. She married Edward Jones on December 24th, 1960. To this union, one daughter, Venetia Fhey was born. There were no parents that were prouder than Delthenia and Edward; cheering for FCHS Rebellettes. They didn’t miss a game. She was born in Cowan, Tennessee and graduated from Thorogood Public School, Townsend High School and Tennessee State University in Nashville. She took additional courses at Middle Tennessee State University and Trevecca Nazarene College. She took her first job on August 26, 1954 at Booker T. Washington in Memphis and stayed there until 1960. She returned to Cowan to teach at Townsend High School, Franklin County High School and lastly, North Jr. High School for a total of 34 years as a teacher. She exemplified all of the finest qualities her job defined. Her teaching years were filled with a determination that every student could and would learn. They would come prepared and she intended for them to succeed, Many were fortunate to be in one of her classes.
She was a life- long member of the Mt. Sinai M.B. Church in Cowan, TN. She served there for 76 years. She held various positions, such as Sunday School Teacher, Director of Vacation Bible School, Director of the Annual Christmas Pageant, Missionary Society Teacher, President of the Senior Choir, Corresponding Secretary, and the Mothers Board. Civically, she was a member of the Decherd City Planning Commission, member of the Human Services Families First Department, and a member of the Benevolents. She was a child of the King. She loved her family and friends freely and whole heartedly. She gave you straight talk and you didn’t have to like it, but, it was the truth. She was fond of shopping and she enjoyed the shopping trips she gave her nieces and nephews upon high school graduation. As much as she loved shopping, she truly enjoyed giving. She was known to keep a variety of gifts on hand just for an unknown of forgotten occasion. There was no charity that she did not send a donation to. If it came in the mail, she sent them a check. Sometimes, much to Edward’s displeasure. But, she thought she could help someone. The only thing she did not like was house work. She found ways to get that done by enlisting the help of her nieces.
She leaves to cherish her memory, a devoted and loving niece and caregiver, Yvonne Glover, sisters-in-law, Glyndon K. Williams of Cowan, TN, Lucinda Taylor of Saginaw, MI, Billie L. Jones of Decherd, Louise Jones of Saginaw, MI, and Barbara (Gordon) Nichols of Saginaw, MI; brothers-in-law, Henderson (Sara) Jones, Walter (Charlene) Jones, and Sammie (Truthia) Jones, all of Saginaw, MI; best friends, Juanita and Jewel Syler of Winchester, TN and four generations of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and acquaintances.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the Elk River District Tabernacle with interment to follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at the Mt. Sinai M.B. Church in Cowan.
Arrangement by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave. NW, Winchester.
9/18/12 — John Robert Farris
John Robert Farris, age 65, was welcomed home by his heavenly Master, September 14, 2012 while surrounded by his loving sons and family members. The eighth of nine children, he was born on the first day of January, 1947 in Winchester, Franklin County, TN to Clarence and Annie Farris. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother and father, his brother Jack, sister Helen McCauley and great-grandson Destyn, sister-in-law Pat, and brother-in-laws Dudley Neal and Samuel Reiben.
He is survived by brothers Clyde of Shelbyville, TN, Daniel (and wife Dorris) of Huntland, TN, David Clarence (and wife Kelsey), of Winchester and Carl (and wife Patricia),of Nashville, TN; his sisters Stella Reiben of Estill Springs, TN and Imogene Neal of Winchester, TN and sister-in-law Ruth.
In 1962 John took the hand of Sheila Carla Denton in marriage, which produced five sons- Robert Adell of Manchester, TN, Troy Edward (and wife Lu-Ann) of Winchester, TN, Michael Eldon (and wife Julie) of Nashville, TN, Christopher Dwayne (and wife Kimberly) of Manchester, TN, and Shawn Dale (and partner Jo Alleva), of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; grandchildren Nikki Farris, Bradley Farris, Cody Farris, Courtney Damron, Bailey Farris, Bethany Farris, Amanda Farris, and Christian Blue Sky Farris; and 7 great-grandchildren. Over the years John was employed by Mars Oil Co., Sisk Nursery, Bumble Bee Boats, Hydra Sport Boats, Square D, etc, and eventually settled into truck driving for various companies.
His favorite things included trout fishing, gospel music, home cooking and gardening, but above all he loved to tell of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He will be remembered for his beautiful smile, sweet gentle heart, and ever so easy way about him. His most precious gift he left us all was to remind us of the importance of God and family in our lives- and we are all forever grateful.
We are grateful to all the staff at Alive Hospice at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN for their help in making this final chapter as peaceful as possible.
Visitation will be held at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in Winchester, TN on Monday, Sept. 17, 5:00pm-8:00pm.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 2:00pm at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave. NW, Winchester. Serving as pallbearers are Christian, Brad, Robert, Troy, Michael, Christopher and Shawn
*We invite you to make contributions to the American Lung Association at One Vantage Way, Ste. D-220, Nashville, TN 37228 in John’s name.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
9/21/12 — Lizzie S. Wise
Lizzie S. Wise, age 91 of Estill Springs, passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 at Harton Regional Medical Center.
She was a dietician.
Survivors include two sons, Frederick (Peggy) Wise of Tullahoma and James H.(Gerry) Wise of Dyer, IN; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.
Visitation is 2-8 PM Thursday at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday, September 21, 2012 at Moore-Cortner Chapel with Rev. Joe Hill officiating.
Interment will follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave NW, Winchester, TN in charge of arrangements.
9/21/12 — Josephine Coppinger
Mrs. Josephine Coppinger age 85 of Tracy City, Tennessee passed from this life to her eternal resting place Wednesday morning, Sept. 19, 2012, at Life Care Center in Tullahoma.
She was born in Coalmont, Tennessee a daughter of the late Herbert Sanders and Veda Burrows Sanders and was preceded in death by her husband, George Coppinger; daughter-in-law, Brenda Coppinger; brothers, Paul, H.D., Wayne and Ray Sanders.
Mrs. Coppinger was a member of Calvary Apostolic Church in Tullahoma.
Survivors include her children, Vaughn Coppinger and his wife, Edwina of Monteagle, Waymond Coppinger of Tracy City, Danette and her husband, Joe Hill of Tullahoma; 9 grandchildren , 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 4:00 P.M. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Minister Joe Hill officiating.
Burial will be in Gregg Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday 5-9 P.M. at the funeral home.
Foster & Lay Funeral Home of Tracy City is in charge of arrangements.
9/21/12 — Carolyn Griffin Muth
Carolyn Griffin Muth age 54 of Tullahoma, passed away September 18, 2012 at her residence.
She is preceded on death by her parents, Ples & Wanda Daniels Griffin; brothers, Robert Griffin, Don Thomas Griffin and twin grandchildren.
She is survived by her sons, Curtis (Tammy) Howard of Winchester and Scottie (Nikki) Howard of Tullahoma; grandchildren, Hunter, Curtis Jr. Christian, Matthew, MaKayle, Dillan, Noah and Skyler; sisters, JoAnn Elliott of Manchester. Mary Ann (Eugene) Sons of Tullahoma, Wanda Fay Honea of Tullahoma, Hazel (Wayne) Parker of Winchester Springs, Linda (Kenneth) Martin of Tullahoma, Paulet James Tullahoma, Cathy Anthony of Winchester; brother, Kenneth (Kristie) Griffin of Winchester.
Funeral service will be conducted Friday, September 21, 2012 at 2pm from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral Home with Bro Minor officiating.
Interment will follow in Watson-North Memorial Park with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 5-9 at Watson-North Funeral Home.
Watson-North Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Lady Raiders Get Shut-Out Win
Katie Reid scored 2 more goals as the Coffee County Lady Raiders got another soccer win last night. Coffee County kicked past Cascade 4-0 behind Reid’s 2 along with Tasha Anderson and Anna Nickel adding a goal each.
The Lady Raiders will face District 6-AAA foe White County at home on Tuesday.