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5/3/19 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Samantha Gatlin, 26 — Pizza Winner!
James Ayer, 7
Food Lion Birthday Cake Winner:
Alyssa Darnell, 9
Flowers by Michael Anniversary Winner:
Mary & Jeremy Darnell, 14
Westwood Football Sets Tryout Dates
Football tryouts for the 2019 Westwood football season will be held at Dyer/Bouldin field May 13th – May 15 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. All incoming 6th graders, future 7th graders, and future 8th graders are encouraged to come. Bring cleats and workout shorts. Their will be a parent meeting May15th in the W.M.S. Cafeteria from 4:00 – 4:45 to discuss player and parent expectations along with fundraiser information. For any questions contact Chad Dyer at Westwood Middle School 931.728.2071 or email at dyerc2@k12mcs.net
Coffee County Government Meetings WEEK OF MAY 6, 2019
MEETINGS THE WEEK OF MAY 6, 2019
Tuesday, May 7
4:30 p.m. – Purchasing Commission
5:00 p.m. – Budget & Finance Committee
Thursday, May 9
4:30 p.m. – Law Enforcement Committee
Thursday Prep Results and Friday Prep Schedule
Thursday Prep Results
CHS Tennis HOSTS Marshall Co – District Tournament – PPD, Makeup is Tuesday, May 7th at Lewisburg
CCMS Track at TMSAA Sectional(Field Events) at Riverdale – See the Results HERE
CHS Softball beat Lincoln County – 7 to 1 at District 8AAA Tournament in Shelbyville – See the Results HERE
WMS Tennis split with Columbia – Girls won 4 to 3, Boys lost 3 to 4 – See the Results HERE
Friday Prep Schedule
6:00 AM – CHS Bass Club in State HS Championship at Douglas Lake
2:00 PM – CHS Track in Sub-Sectional at Tullahoma
5:00 PM – CCMS Track at TMSAA Sectional (Running Events) at Riverdale
Coffee County Softball Beats Lincoln County in District Tournament Opener
Haidyn Campbell of CHS softball
The Coffee County CHS softball team opened up postseason play on Thursday night in the District 8AAA softball tournament in Shelbyville. In a game you heard here on Thunder Radio, the Lady Raiders jumped on Lincoln County in the 1st inning. Coffee County captured the win 7 to 1 to advance to the district semifinals.
In the first inning, Coffee County pushed across 4 runs highlighted a steal of home and a 2 run home run from Haidyn Campbell. The Lady Raiders got a trio of RBI singles by Haley Richardson in the 3rd inning, Gracie Pippenger in the 5th and Keri Munn in the 6th inning. Munn, Richardson and Kiya Ferrell all finished with 2 hits. Ferrell had a double and scored 2 runs. Munn went the distance in the circle as she scattered 6 hits while striking out 5. Keri Munn and Haidyn Campbell were named the Crazy Daisies co-players of the game.
The Lady Raiders will advance to Tuesday’s winners’ bracket finals. The Lady Raiders will take on Lawrence County at Shelbyville Central High School. First pitch is set for 7 PM and Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you all the action. Our live coverage will begin with the pregame show at 6:50.
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Westwood Tennis Closes Season with Split in Columbia
Members of the Westwood tennis team in Columbia on Thursday. [Photo provided]
The Lady Rockets got wins in singles play from Rylea McNamara(5 to 0), Anna Johnson(5 to 2) and Sarah Khan(5 to 2). McNamara and Johnson teamed up in doubles play to capture a 5 to 2 win and clinch the match for the Lady Rockets.
The Rockets got singles wins from Jonathan Welch(6 to 4) and Caelan Decker(5 to 1). Nelson teamed up with Jeffery Hale to capture a 6 to 4 win in doubles play.
CCMS Track Qualifies 3 For State Meet in 1st Day of Sectional
Jalyn Case of CCMS track
The Coffee County Middle School track team traveled to Murfreesboro on Thursday for the TMSAA Class AA Sectional meet at Riverdale. Competing in the field events, the Raider harriers were attempting to qualify for the TMSAA state championships which will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Fortera Stadium on the campus of Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee.
On the day, Holli Hancock and Katelyn Davis qualified in the shot put, Hancock also qualified in the discus and Jalyn Case qualified in the long jump. The Raiders will return to Riverdale on Friday to compete in the running events. The first gun goes off at 5 PM.
5/4/19 — Phillip Everett Fletcher
Funeral services for Mr. Phillip Everett Fletcher, age 72, of Manchester will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Bro. Edwin Crookshank officiating. Burial will follow in Blanton’s Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, May 3, 2019, at the funeral home. Mr. Fletcher passed from this life on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at St. Thomas – Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN.
Phillip was born in Summitville, TN, to the late J.W. and Lucille Fletcher. He was a member of Pocahontas Church of Christ, and before his retirement he worked for General Electric. Phillip loved going to tractor pulls, mowing his lawn, hunting, camping, and taking daily rides with his son, Jay. Out of everything he loved in life, he loved his family the most. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather.
In addition to his parents, Phillip is also preceded in death by one brother, Rondell Fletcher; one sister, Gloria Bush. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Linda Fletcher; one son John “Jay” Fletcher; one daughter, Rita Davidson (Greg); two brothers, Edgar (Beatrice) Fletcher and John (Pat) Fletcher; one sister, Brenda Anderson (Marlin); three grandchildren, Carrie Rigney (Jason), Caleb Davidson (Courtney), Caitlyn Haley; two great-grandchildren, Parker Davidson and Maverick Rigney.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Fletcher family.
5/5/19 — Audrey “Ruth” Trail Sain
Funeral services for Mrs. Audrey “Ruth” Trail Sain, age 91, of Morrison, TN, will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Brother Barry Phelps officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the funeral home and on Sunday, May 5, 2019, from 11:00 A.M. until the service time. Mrs. Sain passed from this life on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, surrounded by her loving family.
Ruth was born in Coffee County, TN, the daughter of the late Herman and Pearl Floyd Trail. She was a member of the Goosepond Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and was widely known for her coconut pies and potato salad. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, flowers, and most of all spending time with her family. She had great love for her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and the rest of her family.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Ralph “Dale” Sain; three brothers, Russell Trail, Kenneth Trail, and Hershel Trail; two sisters, Edna Davis and Hazel Davis. She is survived by two sons, Charles Sain (Susan) and Mervin Sain (Linda); one daughter Carolyn Haddock (Terry); three brothers, Howard Trail, Virgil Trail, and Fred Trail; two sisters, Alta Crosslin and Mary Lee Messick; one sister in law, Leola Sain; six grandchildren, Robert Sain (Amy), Leann Haddock Cordell, Valerie Haddock, Amy Haddock Brassfield , Jamie Sain (Michaela), and Heath Sain (Megan); ten great grandchildren, Ethan Haddock, Beyoncé Brassfield, Keira Booker, Kendra Booker, Emma Cordell, Laura Cordell, Mordecai Haddock, Delaney Sain, Kendall Sain, and Addison Sain.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Shady Grove Cemetery.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Sain family.