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Red Cross Needs Blood
The American Red Cross recently issued a national blood appeal, but the severe storms in the Midwest and mid-Atlantic areas may severely impact the ability to build the blood inventory back up to sufficient levels in many locations.
Power outages, fallen trees and other storm impacts mean that blood donors have been unable to get to blood donation centers and blood drives. Dozens of Red Cross blood drives have been cancelled, resulting in the shortfall of nearly 1,700 units of blood and platelets.
The Red Cross is calling on all eligible blood donors – now more than ever – to roll up a sleeve and give as soon as possible. All blood types are needed, but especially O positive, O negative, B negative and A negative in order to meet patient demand this summer.
Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities
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7/13/12 |
2:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
Wal-Mart | 2111 N Jackson St | Tullahoma |
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7/23/12 |
2:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
Manchester Recreation Complex | 557 N. Woodland Street | Manchester |
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7/27/12 |
12:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
Direct TV Tullahoma | 341 West Grundy St | Tullahoma |
Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
7/11/12
Birthdays:
Chloe Simms – 7, Oscar Daniel – 67, Wilma Thomas, Dr. Prater Powell – 65,
June McCullough, Brenda Roybal.
7/10/12
Birthdays:
Jana McCarl – Pizza Winner! Chuck McDonald – 52
7/12/12 — Ronald Potts
Mr. Ronald Potts, age 63, of Tullahoma, passed away Monday night at Harton Regional Medical Center.
A native of Nashville, he was the son of Nell Coffman Potts and the late Hubert W. Potts.
He was an active photographer, especially in Tullahoma Sports and was very active in his grandson’s sporting life and loved to camp. He was also a member of the Tullahoma Booster Club.
In addition to his mother, he was survived by one daughter; Bridgett Potts of Tullahoma, one son; Brian Potts of Tullahoma, one sister; Judy Sweeney of Spring Hill, TN., one grandchild; Kristofer Potts of Tullahoma, and one nephew; Scott (Carri) Sweeney and family of Spring Hill, TN.
Memorial Services will be conducted Thursday, at 11:00AM at Cedar Lane Church of Christ with Bro. Gary Johnson officiating.
Visitation will follow the memorial service at the Church.
Tullahoma Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
7/13/12 — Elizabeth Alberta Lowe
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Alberta Lowe, age 91, of Manchester, will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 13, 2012 at Manchester Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Rigsby officiating.
Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Lowe passed away Tuesday evening at Manchester Healthcare.
Mrs. Lowe was born in Coffee Co., TN, the daughter of the late Robert Oscar and Betty Crocker Arnold. Alberta was retired from Carrier and attended Gnat Hill Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, Alberta was also preceded in death by her husband, Mannie Lowe; one son, David Lowe; one daughter, Vanita Norris; five brothers, Grady, Marvin, Junior, J.C., and Cleveland Arnold; six sisters, Clady Anderson, Opal West, Elora Anderson, Fannie Cooper, Gertie Haley, and Modean Ferrell; two grandsons, Marty Lowe and Michael Lowe; and one granddaughter, Angela Lowe.
Mrs. Lowe is survived by one son, Clebern (Lois) Lowe of Manchester; four daughters, Helena Brandon of Murfreesboro, Wanda Noblett of Tullahoma, Joyce (Connell) Frazier of Manchester, and Jodi (Bobby) Warren of Tullahoma; 10 grandchildren, Deborah Foster, Laura Hickerson, Roger Lowe, Kendell Frazier, Steve and Danny Brandon, Craig Taylor, Kyra Hill, and Brad and Toby Rapoza; 31 great grandchildren; 8 great, great grandchildren; and special friends, Lauren Tobitt and great niece, Penny McKelvey.
Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
7/11/12 — Ramona Leteff Burrhus
Mrs. Ramona Leteff Burrhus, age 73, passed away Monday, July 9, 2012 at her home in Pelham, Tennessee.
Memorial Services will be scheduled at a later date.
She was born March 12, 1939, in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Louis F. and O’Dra Pritchard Leteff Sr.
She was a retired Truck Driver and for approximately 12 years, she and her husband, Lawrence Charles Burrhus of Pelham, did team truck driving across the country. She was a Certified Truck Driving Instructor and Examiner and trained future examiners for Louisiana and Mississippi. She was a lifetime member of the NRA and enjoyed playing computer games.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Louis Frank Leteff, Jr. and Andrew Lance Leteff and one sister, Ruby Gwen Leteff Hoffman
Mrs. Burrhus is survived by her husband, Lawrence Charles Burrhus of Pelham; two sons, Cleveland Louis Williams and his wife Doris of Virginia and Steven Clark Williams and his wife, Angela of Wartrace, Tennessee; three daughters, Donna Celeste Williams Johnson of Rock Island, Tennessee, Darryl Lynn Williams Adams and her husband, Paul of McMinnville, Tennessee and Rebecca Sue Williams Woods and her husband, James of Albany, Louisiana; two step daughters, Monica Tucker and her husband Colin of Fair Hope, Alabama and Kimberly Miller and her husband Daniel of Saraland, Alabama; one brother Robert Leteff and his wife, Faye of Central Baton Rouge, Louisiana; three sisters, Patricia Pugh of Virginia, Myrle Mixon of West Lake, Louisiana and Joyce Roark of Texas; fourteen grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY OF MRS. RAMONA LETEFF BURRHUS.
Help With Voting
Sometimes elections can be confusing, trying to figure out who to vote for or what district you’re in, or even where to vote. We can help with part of that. Click on the link to a map of districts, and you can also click on the link to the Coffee County Election Commission for more information about voting.
Click here for Coffee County’s map of districts
Coffee County Election Commission: CoffeeCountyElectionCommission.com
Manchester Wins Championship
Yankees win regular season, city tournament and district championships.. Photo by Nick Trail with the Manchester Times
In game one Dallas Bryan knocked in Andrew Henley with the run that institute the 10 run rule. Daniel Gassman was the winning pitcher.
In game two with the district championship on the line the score was tied 4-4 in the 7th. Kyle Douglas doubled and later in the inning scored on a Dallas Bryan fielder’s choice making it 5-4 Manchester. In the bottom of the 7th Franklin County had the tying run at 3rd and a 3-2 count on the batter and tried to steal home but the runner was tagged out to end the game.
Manchester will play in the Babe Ruth State Tournament beginning July 20 in Lebanon.
Golf Tournament Set For Arnold Golf Club
File photo
The field will be flighted depending on the number of participants. Second round play will be flighted based on first round scores. Second round score improvement limit will be 7-15 percent as determined by the tournament director. Percentage of improvement limit will be drawn at completion of the second round. Prizes will be awarded in each flight.
Open to the first 72 players to sign up. Priority for riding carts will be given as applications are received. Payment is required at time of registration.
Deadline for sign up is close of business July 19. Entry fee is $50 for advanced green fee players and $70 for others. Cart prices are not included. Price does include one free practice round during the week of July 15-20. For more information call 454-GOLF.
Reward Fund Set Up In Murder Case
Erika Megan Sharpton
The family of Megan Sharpton is setting a reward account at American City Bank in Tullahoma. Anyone wishing to donate to this fund to help in the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who murdered the 24-year-old on July 1 can do so. Investigators from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department have received numerous calls about the murdered young woman, and they have collected a large amount of evidence which has been forwarded to the TBI Crime lab for analysis. In an email to the Tullahoma News, Kelly Hale, the mother of Megan, stated that the family wants everyone to know that she was worthy of looking for the answers of who killed the East Lauderdale Street resident. Franklin County Sheriff Tim Fuller has asked that anyone who might have seen Megan Sharpton on July 1 to contact his department at 967 2331.