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12/11/18–Beverly Ann Woods
Funeral services for Mrs. Beverly Ann Woods, age 66, of Manchester, TN, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Main Street Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Summitville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the church. Mrs. Woods passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Unity Medical Center in Manchester, TN.
Beverly was born in Manchester, TN, to the late John and Anna Mae Rogalle. She was a hairdresser and administrator for Kingwood Arms for many years. Mrs. Woods was a member of Main Street Church of Christ, enjoyed the simple things in life, and was a special Nana to many. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Beverly is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Rickey Woods; sons, Jeremy (Amie) and Jeffrey Woods; brother, George Rogalle (Sallie); grandchildren, Byanka, Greenlee, and Griffyn; special family member, Wes Scott.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in Beverly’s name to Lipscomb University Mission Fund, C/O Byanka Woods, www.lipscomb.edu.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve The Woods Family and asks that you sign the guest book at www.tullahomafuneralhome.com
Coffee County Middle Basketball Drops Doubleheader to White County
Alivia Reel of CCMS basketball
Welcoming conference rival White County to the CCMS gym on Monday night, the Coffee County Middle School basketball teams squared off in a pair of hard fought games. White County hit a last second shot to beat the Lady Raiders 28 to 26. The Red Raiders saw a 4th quarter rally come up short in a 47 to 37 loss.
In the girls’ game, Coffee Middle built a 12 to 4 lead in the first quarter to seize control of the pivotal contest. But White County roared back as the Lady Raiders cooled off to tie the game at 20 entering the 4th quarter. Tied at 26 with 3 seconds to go, White County was able to score on an offensive rebound just ahead of the final horn to get the win. Chloe Gannon led the Lady Raiders in scoring with 12 points as she was named the Crazy Daisies player of the game. Alivia Reel added 10 points and Olivia Vinson chipped in 4 points.
Hayden Garr of CCMS basketball
In the boys’ game, White County raced out to a big lead in the 2nd half and held off a late charge by the Red Raiders who had a trio of 3 point baskets in the final period. Hayden Garr led the Red Raiders in scoring with 17 points as he was named the Crazy Daisies player of the game. Jacob Holder added 7 points and Cooper Reed finished with 4 points.
The Raiders and Lady Raiders return home on Thursday night for a doubleheader with Harris. The girls’ game will tip off at 6 PM, Thunder Radio will begin live coverage as part of the 1st National Bank Hometown Sports Series. Lucky Knott will have the pregame show beginning at 5:50.
Download the broadcast at: http://www.thunder1320.com/downloads/
Westwood Lady Rocket Basketball Season Comes to a Close
Brileigh Gray of Westwood basketball
The Westwood Lady Rocket basketball team opened up Duck River Valley Conference tournament play on Monday night in Eagleville. Taking on Middle Tennessee Christian, Westwood needed a win to keep their season alive in the single elimination tournament. The Lady Rockets could not claim the upset as they fell to Middle Tennessee Christian 45 to 37.
After falling behind in the first quarter, the Lady Rockets rallied to take a 7 point lead into intermission. In the second half, MTCS chipped away at the lead in the 3rd period before exploding for 18 4th quarter points to take the win. “I’m really proud of how the girls played tonight! We just ran out of gas at the end” said Westwood coach Angela Houck. The Lady Rockets were led in scoring by
Westwood was led in scoring by Bryleigh Gray and Leonor Moreno who each scored 10 points. Maddie Sullivan chipped in 9 points for the Lady Rockets whose season comes to a close.
Coffee County Elementary Basketball Holds Girls’ Semifinals on Monday
Audri Patton(in blue) of Westwood dribbles while being guarded by Mallory Pack(in red) of New Union during semifinal action on Monday night
The Coffee County Elementary Basketball League opened up the girls’ semifinal round of their postseason tournament on Monday night. This pair of girls’ semifinal games set up the girls’ championship and consolation match ups which will be held on Saturday.
In the first semifinal, Westwood scored 6 points in a 14 second stretch of the 3rd quarter to take a commanding lead over New Union. That lead opened up a close and hard fought game as Westwood won by a final score of 31 to 10. Jules Ferrell led Westwood in scoring with 15. Audri Patton added 13 for Westwood. Jaydee Nogodula led New Union in scoring with 4 points.
Jessica Gravley(in blue) of East Coffee dribbles while being chased by Madysen Hudson(in gray) of North Coffee in semifinal action on Monday night.
In the second semifinal, North Coffee built a 16 to 0 lead in the first 7 minutes of the game to remain unbeaten on the year. North Coffee rolled to the 31 to 8 win. Ella Arnold led the Lady Chargers in scoring as she had 15 points. Natalie Barnes added 12 points for North. Rylee Fuller led the Lady Warriors in scoring with 5 points.
Semifinal and Finals schedule
| Monday, December 10, 2018 | Girls’ Tournament Semifinals at CHS | ||||
| 6:00 | Westwood – 31 | vs | New Union – 10 | ||
| 7:00 | North Coffee – 31 | vs | East Coffee – 8 | ||
| Thursday, December 13, 2018 | Boys’ Tournament Semifinals at CHS | ||||
| 6:00 | Deerfield – | vs | North Coffee – | 6:00 | |
| 7:00 | College St. – | vs | Westwood – | 7:00 | |
| Saturday, December 15, 2018 | Tournament Finals and Consolation at CHS | ||||
| Girls Consolation – 9 AM | New Union | vs | East Coffee | 9:00 | Girls |
| Boys Consolation – 10 AM | vs | 10:00 | Boys | ||
| 11:00 | Cheerleading Exhibition | 11:00 | |||
| Girls Championship – 12 PM | Westwood | vs | North Coffee | 12:00 | Girls |
| Boys Championship – 1 PM | vs | 1:00 | Boys | ||
12/10/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Tracy Hills — Pizza Winner!
Tom Gipson
Tracey Adams
Sarah Felts
Kimberley Cooley
Anniversaries:
Benjamin & Dianna Bratcher, 2
12/9/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Natalie Nichols, 14
Anniversaries:
Adam & Kimberley Trail, 18
12/8/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Jonathan Trail, 26
Manchester Police Warning about IRS Scam
Manchester Police Chief Investigator Jackie Matheny has issued a warning about a scam making its way around Manchester and Coffee County. IRS imposters are threatening arrests, lawsuits, and property seizures unless the victim pays up. Law enforcement says they’re investigating alongside several other agencies across the United States. The scammers are spoofing phone numbers that seem to be local. Caller ID spoofing is the practice of causing the telephone network to indicate to the receiver of a call that the originator of the call is from someone or place other than the true originating person or place.
Investigator Matheny stated, “The scammers say they are attempting to collect money on a balance owed on an account.”
The Internal Revenue Service will never demand payment over the telephone. Typical IRS communication comes in the form of U.S. Mail. If you receive a phone call that you suspect is a tax scam, hang up and report it to the US Treasury, Office of Inspector General at 1-800-366-4484. To help avoid becoming the victim of a scam, area law enforcement recommends to never transfer funds through third-party wire or card services.
People in Manchester and Coffee County have fallen for this scam in the past, so please don’t become the next victim.
Armed Robbery in Winchester
On Sunday December 9, 2018 around 9:51 p.m. officers of the Winchester Police Department responded to a call of an armed robbery that had taken place at 1018 South College Street also known as Loui’s Bar and Grill. Upon arrival, officers spoke with an employee of Loui’s. The employee stated that an unknown individual came into the establishment wearing all black, wearing a ski mask, and did have a firearm. The individual then demanded money. The individual did obtain an undetermined amount of money and left in an unknown direction. The employee of Loui’s was unharmed in the incident.
The identity of the individual who committed the robbery is unknown at this time and the investigation into the matter is ongoing. Anyone who has any information about the incident or the individual that committed the robbery is encouraged to contact the Winchester Police Department at 931-967-3840 or Crimestoppers at 931-962-INFO (4636).
Shelbyville Business Robbed on Saturday
A Shelbyville check cashing business was robbed late Saturday morning, police said.
Two women at Check Into Cash, on Madison Street in the old Taco Bell building, said a man they could only describe as a “white male” came in and demanded money.
“He never showed a weapon but acted like he had one,” Detective Sgt. Charles Merlo of the Shelbyville Police Department said.
The man grabbed the money and ordered the employees into a bathroom, according to Merlo.
An employee set off an alarm after the man’s demand, Merlo said. The suspect was last seen running behind the nearby Madison Street Station shopping center. (Shelbyville Times Gazette)