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4/29/19 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Steve Jernigan, 60
4/28/19 — Birthdays
No birthdays to report
Fatal Accident in Decherd
An unnamed person was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Decherd early Saturday.
Authorities have not released the name, pending notifying next of kin.
The police report indicates that the late model Oldsmobile went off the road about 4:30 a.m. and the driver was ejected.
Authorities and first responders arrived, and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. As of Monday afternoon, the name of the victim nor gender had been announced by authorities.
4/27/19 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Janet Nettles — Pizza Winner!
Anniversaries:
Bobby & Jeanette Taylor
Two More Cases of Measles in Tennessee
The measles virus is highly contagious and can stay airborne or live on surfaces for several hours. (Adobe Stock)
TDH is providing information about measles and how to prevent it online at www.tn.gov/health/cedep/tennesee-measles.html. This page includes the number of measles cases in the state this year, which will be updated if additional cases are confirmed.
While this outbreak investigation is currently centered in East Tennessee, all Tennesseans should be aware of measles and its symptoms. Measles symptoms may include fever, runny nose, body aches, watery eyes and white spots in the mouth. Several days after these symptoms start, a red, spotty rash typically begins on the face and spreads over the body. Symptoms may develop any time in the 21 days following exposure to the illness. Nearly one in three measles patients will develop ear infections, diarrhea or pneumonia. Measles can be fatal in approximately one to two out of every 1,000 cases.
All Tennesseans are urged to ensure they are up-to date on MMR vaccine, which is extremely effective in preventing infection. The measles virus is highly contagious and can stay airborne or live on surfaces for up to two hours. People recently infected with measles may not have any symptoms of illness, but can transmit the virus for about five days before the typical measles rash appears.
Anyone who believes they or a loved one has measles symptoms should stay home and contact a health care provider to make arrangements to visit a health care facility before going to a health care center to prevent further exposure of others to the illness.
People with questions about how to protect themselves against measles should call a health care provider, the local health department or a hotline established to provide answers to questions from the public about measles. The hotline number is 865-549-5343; calls to the hotline will be answered from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Central time.
Robert Estill Adams
Mr. Robert Estill Adams, 76, passed away Sunday
April 28, 2019 at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro,
Tennessee. He was born in Manchester, Tennessee on October 2, 1942 to Hoyt
E. Adams and Nellie R. Evans Adams who preceded him in death along with his
wife, Joanne Wood Adams; brother, Windy Adams; sister, Melissa Wiser.
He was a lineman working at AEDC before his retirement.
He is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Jeff) Carter, Donna (Lee) Campbell
and Dee Freeman; brother, Raymond (Carolyn) Adams; sister, Linda Adams;
grandchildren, Colton Carter and Josh Wimley; several nieces and nephews;
best buddy, his canine companion, Voo.
A graveside service was held at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Arrangements
by Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee. www.centralfuneralhome.com
Central Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements
5/1/19 — Carl Jackie Marlow
Funeral services for Mr. Carl Jackie Marlow, age 75, of Hillsboro, TN, will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Manchester Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Prairie Plains Cemetery in Hillsboro, TN. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home. Mr. Marlow passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Elk River Health and Rehab in Winchester, TN.
Jackie was born in Manchester, TN, the son of the late George and Hazel Penny Marlow. He was retired from the Coffee County Highway Department and was a member of Rutledge Hill Church. Jackie loved racing boats and motorcycles. He also enjoyed fishing and farming.
In addition to his parents, Jackie was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Finney Marlow; three brothers, George Marlow, Jr., Howard Marlow and Billy Marlow; and two sisters, Dorothy Hill and Lucille Meeks. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Hill of Hillsboro; and one grandchild, Robert Cummins.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Marlow family.
5/2/19 — Dustin Wade Giles
Dustin Wade Giles of Winchester, passed this life on Friday, April 26, 2019
at Southern Tennessee Medical Center at the age of 32 years. Funeral
Services are scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 1 PM at
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to follow at Forest Mill Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, May 1, 2019 from 5 – 8 PM.
A native of Winchester, he was the son of Timothy Giles of Manchester and
Deborah Duke Armstrong of Morrison. He enjoyed playing pool and watching
movies. His favorite times were spent with his family. “He was a wonderful
father, husband and son.”
In addition to his parents, Timothy Giles of Manchester and Deborah
Armstrong and her husband, Lee of Morrison, he is survived by wife, Emily
Simmons Giles of Winchester; son, Vindric Giles; daughters, Kyrah and
Ozzlynn Giles; grandparents, Ernest and Betty Giles of Manchester;
grandfather, Cecil Duke of Tullahoma; sisters, Heather Hackett and her
husband, David of Manchester and Chasity Tankersley and her husband, Timmy
of Tullahoma and several nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
Weekend Prep Results and Monday Prep Schedule
Friday Prep Results
CHS Tennis at District Individual Tournament at Sewanee – See the story HERE
CHS Softball lost to Baylor – Coffee Co Classic – 11 to 1 – See the story HERE
WMS Tennis split with St. Andrews-Sewanee – Girls won 6 to 1; Boys lost 6 to 1 – See the story HERE
CCMS Softball beat Tullahoma – CTC Tournament – 14 to 2 – See the story HERE
WMS Boys’ Soccer lost to Cascade – CTSC Tournament – 2 to 1 – See the story HERE
WMS Softball dropped Community – DRVC Tournament – 7 to 5 – See the story HERE
CHS Softball Whipped Sequatchie Co – Coffee Co Classic – 12 to 4 – See the story HERE
Saturday Prep Results
CHS Tennis in District Individual/Doubles Tournament at Sewanee – See the story HERE
CCMS Softball beat Warren County – CTC Tournament(Semifinals) – 4 to 0 – See the story HERE
CCMS Softball beat Warren County – CTC Tournament(Finals) – 7 to 4 – See the story HERE
WMS Softball rolled Moore County – DRVC Tournament(Finals) – 10 to 0 – See the story HERE
CCMS Boys’ Soccer stunned Tullahoma – CTC Tournament(Semifinals) – 3 to 2 – See the story HERE
CCMS soccer lost to Harris – CTC Tournament(Finals) – 3 to 0 – See the story HERE
CCMS Baseball fell to Tullahoma – CTC Tournament(Semifinals) – 7 to 2 – See the story HERE
CHS Baseball beat Central Magnet – 4 to 1 – See the story HERE
Sunday Prep Results
CHS Softball lost to Lawrence County – 5 to 0 – See the story HERE
Monday Prep Schedule
4:00 PM – Coffee County MS Golf vs. Westwood MS Golf at Willowbrook
5:00 PM – CCMS Baseball vs. TBD – CTC Tournament in Tullahoma – Gilley Crane Hometown Sports Series broadcast
6:00 PM – CHS Baseball at Riverdale
Coffee County Middle School Caps Perfect Season with Conference Title
Capping off the most successful season in local prep sports in a generation, the Coffee County Middle School softball team capped off a perfect season with a Central Tennessee Conference title on Saturday. The Lady Raiders got a pair of wins over Warren County on Saturday to claim the title and complete the season with a record of 21 and 0. In the semifinals, Coffee County blanked Warren County 4 to 0 before stopped the Lady Pioneers in the title game 7 to 4.
In the semifinal, Coffee Middle scored a pair of runs in each of the 2 innings for the winning margin. Katelyn Davis was dominant in the circle allowing only 5 hits while striking out 2. Alivia Reel had a pair of singles. Chesie Cox ripped a triple and Aleayia Barnes had a 2 RBI single.
In the title game, the Lady Raiders ripped a triple, 3 doubles and a single in the 2nd inning to plate 4 runs and overcome an early deficit. Coffee Middle added 3 more insurance runs in the 4th inning to secure the title. Madison Pruitt had a double, a single and 4 RBI. Chloe Gannon had a double and a single and Savannah Cooper added a 2 RBI triple. Davis did not allow an earned run and struck out 5 while scattering 4 hits.
The Lady Raiders will be guests on Saturday’s Coffee Coaches Show to talk about the season. The Coffee Coaches Show is broadcast live each Saturday morning at 10 AM from the showroom of Al White Ford Lincoln. The Coffee Coaches Show is heard exclusively on Thunder Radio.