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7/22/18 — Arlene Clason
Arlene Clason of Tullahoma passed this life on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Tennova Harton Hospital in Tullahoma at the age of 83 years. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 PM, Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
A native of Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Bessie Leach McCluskey. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tullahoma where she taught Sunday school. She was a very devoted wife and mother and enjoyed sewing and doing crafts. She was a Patriot and was very interest in politics. Her favorite activity was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Clason; daughter, Karen Echerd; brothers, Robert and Ernest Leach and sisters, Marie and Frankie Leach and Linda and Rose McCluskey.
Mrs. Clason is survived by daughter, Connie Hale of Tullahoma; brother, Junior Leach and his wife, Carol; sister, Joyce Moore and her husband, Jimmy of Michigan; three grandchildren, Kimberley Bryant and her husband, David of Murfreesboro, Billy Davis of Portland, OR and Laura Bordenet of Tullahoma and five great grandchildren, KaCee and Clason Bordenet, Mia Hopper and Madison and Bailey Bryant.
In lieu of flowers, the family has request donations be made to Donation Processing, /The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, P O Box 5014, Hagerstown, MC 21741-5014 or the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 W 44th Street, Suite 609, New York, NY 10036.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
7/22/18 — Pamala Jewell Riggs
Funeral services for Pamala Jewell Riggs, age 58, of Manchester, TN, will
be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Manchester Funeral
Home with Bro. Benny Benjamin officiating. Burial will follow in Rose
Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM
until time of service at the funeral home. Pamala passed away on
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.
Pamala was born in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Max Wayne “John”
and Mary Jean Givens Rigney. She was an office manager for a
transportation company. Pamala enjoyed listening to music, traveling,
hanging out with friends and family, crocheting, and writing in her
journal.
In addition to her parents, Pamala was also preceded in death by her
husband, Arnold Riggs; one brother, Calvin Rigney. She is survived by
one brother, Max Rigney; one sister, Maxanne Rigney (David Beard); one
step-daughter, Christy (Rusty) Tensfield; one grandchild, Lance
Tensfield; and special friends, Mark Hibdon and Dana Smith.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the
American Cancer Society.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE RIGGS FAMILY
7/24/18 — Raymond P. Young, Jr.
Raymond P. Young, Jr. of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, July 20,
2018 at his home at the age of 58 years. Mr. Young died of pancreatic
cancer. Funeral Services are scheduled for Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 11 AM
at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to follow at Rose Hill
Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 23 from
5 – 8 PM at the funeral home.
A native of Manchester, Raymond was the son of the late Raymond Young, Sr.
and the late Linda Reed Young. He was also preceded in death by one son,
Nathan Andrew Young. He was a member of the church of Christ at Cedar Lane.
He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological
University in 1982, a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of
Tennessee Space Institute in 1991 and had completed the course work for a
Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alabama.
Mr. Young was employed with Calspan Corporation, Micro Craft Technology and
Sverdrup Technology, all at AEDC from 1982 to 1997 as a Project Engineer
and Coach/Manager. From 1997 to 2000, he was at Eglin Air Force Base and
worked as a Task Leader/ Test Engineer for Sverdrup Technology, TEAS and a
Deputy Director/ Test Engineer for Jacobs Technology, TEAS. From 2005-2017,
he was at the home office of Jacobs Technology in Tullahoma in Business
Development. He was also the founder of Young Rental Properties. He was a
member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
the Hypervelocity Impact Society (HvIS), the National Defense Industrial
Association, (NDIA, Life Member) and the Association of the United States
Army (AUSA). Raymond also wrote articles for several publications in the
aerospace industry. He also received the following Awards: the TEAS
President’s Award, 2003, the AIAA Weapon System Effectiveness Technical
Committee, 1996 – 2000 and the AEDC Technical Achievement Award, 1994.
Mr. Young enjoyed outdoor activities such as hiking and camping and was
very active as a Scout Master for both Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts. He
received the Eagle Scout Award on November 18, 1977 and all three of his
sons also became Eagle Scouts. In addition, he was awarded the
Distinguished Scouter Award, Choctaw District in 2002, the District Award
of Merit, Choctaw District in 2005, 25 Year Veteran Award in 2010, BSA
Lifeguard since 2002, BSA Lifeguard Counselor since 2009, Silver Beaver in
2013 and the Long Rifle Award in 2004. He served as the Tiger Cub Coach and
Wolf Den Leader for the Elk River District, MTC, Pack 391, for 1995-1997; a
Den Leader, Assistant Cub Master, Pack Committee, Choctaw District, Gulf
Coast Council Pack 512 from 1998- 2005; the Assistant Scout Master, Troop
Committee Member, Choctaw District, Gulf Coast Council, Troop 512,
2001-2005 and Assistant Scout Master, Troop Committee Member, Elk River
District, MTC, Troop 402, from 2005-2018.
Mr. Young is survived by his wife, Dana Hibdon Young of Tullahoma; sons,
Christopher Ryan Young of Winchester and Jason Alexander Young of
Manchester; brother, John William Young and wife Laura of Knoxville;
sister, Nancy Young of Manchester; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Glen
Doris and Linda Hibdon of Centertown, TN; 2 grandchildren, Sophia Young and
Nathaniel Young and great-aunt, Adele Bossert of North Carolina.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Three People Charged with Aggravated Robbery & Aggravated Burglary
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department and Jail… Photo by Barry West
33 year-old Amber D. Chambers, 47 year-old Herman L. Williams and Herbert Isom age 39 allegedly made entry into the residence and held the victim against his will. Reed says in his report that while in the residence the subjects took numerous items and money that didn’t belong to them. The victim was allegedly assaulted by the three people while inside the home.
Williams and Isom were arrested earlier this week and Chambers was arrested early Thursday night and all three are were charged with Aggravated Robbery & Aggravated Burglary by Investigator Reed, with other charges pending.
CHS Volleyball Struggles in Day #2 of Eagleville Tournament
The Coffee County CHS Lady Raider volleyball team returned to Eagleville on Thursday for the Lady Eagles Team Camp. Both the Lady Raiders and JV Lady Raiders were in action in Day #2 of the 3 day team camp.
The varsity squad was 1 and 2 on the day as they dropped a pair of matches in straight sets before edging district foe Lincoln County 2 to 1. As was the case on Wednesday, The Lady Raiders continue to have trouble getting their offense started on service return.
Coach Andrew Taylor continues to emphasize the service return and passing for Coffee County. Improvement in those areas is a must in the preseason said Taylor. Taylor continues to be happy with his team’s performance at the service line and at the net.
The Lady Raider JV team won their matches over Lawrence County and Lincoln County while falling to Smyrna. The 3 day camp concludes on Friday at Eagleville.
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department 20th Annual Fishing Tournament Scheduled for September
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department would like to invite everyone to its 20th Annual Fishing Tournament to benefit needy children of Coffee County at Christmas. The event is Saturday Sept. 22, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. till Noon at the Normandy Lake, Barton Springs Boat Ramp. Entry fee is $10.
Sheriff Steve Graves says last year’s tournament was a huge success and he’s hoping that more people come out and do some fishing. He added that because of this event and the generosity of the people of Coffee County many children that might not get anything for Christmas will receive something special.
Fishing Tournament Trophies given in each category as follows:
Bass 1st 2nd 3rd Places, Crappie 1st 2nd 3rd Places, Bream 1st 2nd 3rd Places, Biggest fish caught by a kid 1st Place
Rules for the Tournament:
1. Only the waters of Normandy Lake may be fished and only during Tournament hours.
2. Everyone is to check in at Barton Springs Boat Ramp prior to the start of the tournament
3. You may weigh in at any time during the Tournament.
4. This is for the biggest fish tournament in each class.
5. All Bass must be alive at the weigh in station. All other fish must show being freshly caught and be of legal size as defined by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for Normandy Lake.
6. You must be inside the no wake buoys by Noon in order to be eligible to weigh in.
7. Life jackets must be worn while big motor is running.
8. Coffee County Sheriff Department accepts no liability for accidents or injury personal or property during this tournament.
9. No alcoholic beverages or drugs will be allowed before, during or after this tournament
10. Tickets may be purchased at the Coffee County Jail, 76 County Jail Lane on the Hillsboro Hwy. or at the Boat Ramp the morning of the tournament or call:728-3591
7/22/18 — Brenda Joyce Walls
Mrs. Brenda Joyce Walls, 59, passed away Thursday July 19,
2018 at the home of her sister in Manchester, Tennessee. She was born in
Manchester on November 6, 1958 to Francis Perry and Gloria Baker Perry who
preceded her in death along with her sister, Beverly Cox.
She was a LPN Working at life care of Tullahoma and enjoyed reading, jigsaw
and crossword puzzle, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her son, Ronnie May (Savannah Fletcher) Manchester;
brother, Mike Perry (Teresa); sisters, Dorothy Cox, Kathy (James) Harris,
Rita (Ronald) Smitty, Carol Cox, Patty Cox and Marilyn (C.w.) Cornelison;
grandchildren, Kimberlee May. Breanna May, Ronnie May Jr. and Skyland May;
great grandchild on the way Silas Lee Buckner; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday in the funeral home chapel with
burial to follow in the Fredonia Cemetery. Visitation: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday at Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee.
www.centralfuneralhome.com
Central Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
7/23/18 — Lura Mae Freeze
Funeral services for Lura Mae Freeze, age 101, of Manchester, TN, will be
conducted at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 23, 2018 at Manchester Funeral Home
with Bro. Ralph Hart officiating. Burial will follow in Summitville
Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM
on Sunday, July 22, at the funeral home. Mrs. Freeze passed away on
Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Manchester Healthcare.
Lura was born in Coffee County, TN, the daughter of the late Johnny and
Rose Ann Haines Jarrell. She was a homemaker, loved the farm life, and
enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Freeze was also preceded in death by her
husband, Jay W. Freeze; one brother, Virgil Jarrell; two sisters, Maxine
Freeze and Magdalene Stotts. She is survived by one daughter, Mary
Elizabeth Harmon; one grandchild, Pam Grenillo; three great
grandchildren, Derek Rigsby, Andrew Rigsby, and Jovin Grenillo; and
several nieces and nephews.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FREEZE FAMILY
Four-Run Sixth Leads Sounds to Win
The Nashville Sounds used a four-run sixth inning to top the Omaha Storm Chasers, 4-2, in front of 9,639 fans at First Tennessee Park Thursday night.
Trailing 2-0 going into the bottom of the sixth inning, Nashville sent nine hitters to the plate in the comeback. The one-out rally started when Beau Taylor walked, and Anthony Garcia doubled down the left field line.
Bruce Maxwell’s second hit of the game made it a 2-1 game and Sheldon Neuse delivered another run-scoring single to draw the Sounds even at 2-2. BJ Boyd followed with a base hit, the fifth straight Sound to reach safely.
After Jorge Mateo was retired for the second out in the frame, Melvin Mercedes lined a base hit to right field to score Maxwell and Neuse and give the Sounds a 4-2 lead.
The four runs were enough support for starter Daniel Mengden and two bullpen arms. Mengden scattered five hits over seven innings. He limited Omaha to two runs and earned his second win of the season.
Mengden handed off to Liam Hendriks who worked a perfect eighth inning. Closer Bobby Wahl entered for the ninth and struck out the side on 11 pitches to earn his 11th save. Nashville pitchers retired the final 16 Omaha hitters in a row.
The Sounds welcome the Oklahoma City Dodgers to First Tennessee Park to begin a three-day, four-game series on Friday. Left-hander Eric Jokisch (3-8, 4.50) starts for Nashville against right-hander Drew Hutchison (3-1, 3.60) for Oklahoma City. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Post-Game Notes
- With tonight’s 4-2 win, the Sounds improved to 47-49 on the season.
- Tonight’s game of two hours and five minutes was Nashville’s fastest nine-inning game of the season.
- With Daniel Mengden allowing only two earned runs tonight, Nashville starters have allowed two or less earned runs in 11 of the last 12 games.
- Second baseman Melvin Mercedes picked up another multi-hit game, his fourth over his last seven games. His two-run single in the seventh gave the Sounds a 4-2 lead.
The 2018 season is the Sounds’ 41st in franchise history and fourth as the Oakland Athletics’ top affiliate. Single-game tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.
7/19/18 — Mary Jane Howard
MARY JANE GAZAWAY HOWARD, age 72, of Tullahoma, Tenn., departed this life on Monday, July 16, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving and devoted family, losing her battle with cancer. She was born in Shelbyville, Tenn., on December 7, 1945 to the late, Dorothy Dye. She was of the Baptist faith. Ms. Howard was a loyal and dedicated employee at the Tullahoma Wal Mart for 19 years. She was a loving and caring, wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Howard, brothers; Ray O’Brien and Alfred Stone. She is survived by her children; Belinda Sanders and husband, Jamie of Tullahoma, Paula Morris and husband, Brent of Winchester, Son, Ron Overcast and wife, Darlene of Lewisburg, Tenn., 6-Grandchildren; Amanda Collins and husband Derrick, Amber Sanders all of Tullahoma, David Mangus of Decherd, Levi Amrine of Winchester, Hayden and Emma Morris of Winchester, great-grandchildren; Kacy Barecky and Gunner Collins, brothers; Leonard Mallard of Winchester, Thurman Mallard and wife, Gilda of New York, Bobby Mallard and wife, Wanda of Shelbyville, William Gazaway and wife, Shelley of Chapel Hill, Tenn.
Visitation for Ms. Howard is scheduled for 4:00-6:00 P.M. Thursday evening, July 19, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Services to follow at 6:00 P.M. with Bro. Rudy Wilkinson, officiating.