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Birthdays & Anniversaries- July 9
Birthdays:
Tim Lowery
Loretta Cooper
Amanda Salsbury- Pizza Winner!
Brad Costello
Ronnie Caldwell
Teresa Gann
Dorothy Hill
Coby Wright II
Anniversaries:
Charlee & Caroline Brown- 63 years
Betty Marie Holden Whitney
Betty Marie Holden Whitney passed this life on Monday, July 6, 2020 at
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee at the age of
81. Mrs. Whitney was born in Decatur, Alabama to the late Percy and Betty
Patrick Holden. She was a graduate of the University of North Alabama where
she earned a Master of Science in History. She loved music and played the
clarinet in the Coffee High School band. She was a school teacher and
taught in Alabama, Georgia, and New Hampshire and Alaska throughout her
career. She loved participating in many outdoor sports especially,
swimming, tennis, and water skiing. She also enjoyed snowmobiling and
dogsledding while living in Alaska. She also loved football and was a
die-hard New York Patriots and Alabama football fan. As a nature lover and
expert photographer, Marie took many photos of her family, friends and the
places she traveled throughout her life.
She was a devoted member of the Church of Christ throughout her life
attending Nashua Church of Christ in Nashua, NH for more than 25 years and
for more than a decade, Cedar Lane Church of Christ in Tullahoma, TN.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Whitney is preceded in death by her
husband, Kenneth Whitney; her son, Scott Whitney; and her brother, Edsel
Holden, Sr.
She is survived by her twin sister, Robbie Cherie Holden Gregory of
Manchester, TN; her sister-in-law, Inez Austin Holden of Florence, AL and
many beloved nieces and nephews including: Catherine Gregory Chambers
(Ray) of Alfred, NY; Edsel Holden, MD (Trudy) of Florence, AL; Anthony
Holden, MD (Barbara) of Memphis, TN; Laura Holden Irvine of Florence, AL;
Caryn Pace (Kenneth) of Pelham, TN; and Gary Eastman and grandchildren of
New Hampshire.. She is also adored by 23 grand- and great-grand nieces and
nephews.
A memorial service for Mrs. Whitney will be held on Sunday, July 12 at
Cedar Lane Church of Christ in Tullahoma, TN. Visitation will be at 2:00
pm, followed by a memorial service at 3:00 pm.
For those who wish, and in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations
in Marie’s memory be made to Cedar Lane Church of Christ, 1200 Cedar Lane,
Tullahoma, TN 37388.
Please visit our website at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com to leave
online condolences. Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
TSSAA Delays Decision on Football/Soccer Contingency Plans
The much anticipated TSSAA Board of Control meeting to decide contingency plans for prep football and girls’ soccer provided no satisfaction on Wednesday. The TSSAA office has been in conversations with Governor Bill Lee’s office to get an exemption from the governor’s emergency orders for the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s office is still reviewing the plans provided by the TSSAA and has given no indication regarding an exemption to allow the seasons to start on time.
The TSSAA Board of Control voted on Wednesday to delay a decision on any of the 4 possible contingency plans until receiving more guidance from Governor Lee’s task force. There is no timetable in place for when a vote might take place as the TSSAA will now wait on the governor’s task force. Until a decision is made, football and girls’ soccer(contact sports) will follow guidance from the TSSAA’s July 1st decision. Football and girls’ soccer have been restricted from beginning season preparations until August 30th with the earliest possible contest beginning in mid-September.
Bernard Childress, Executive Director of the TSSAA, updated the Board on the status of discussions with the Governor’s legal counsel.
“We are working with the Governor’s legal counsel and based on the conversation we are having, we think it is best to delay any vote on a contingency plan,” stated Childress.
“The Governor’s legal counsel stated that they need time to observe the data and work with us. There will come a time when we will have to make a decision on a contingency plan, but right now it is our opinion that we need to give their legal team the opportunity to see if it is needed in girls’ soccer and football.
“Their legal counselors are well aware of the TSSAA Sports Calendar and we will work to get an answer as soon as we can. TSSAA will not be making any further comment as the discussions with the Governor’s legal counsel are ongoing.
The TSSAA also announced that the proposed work session regarding reclassification, which was scheduled for July 1st, has been rescheduled for July 22nd. The Board of Control will meet at Siegel High School on the 22nd to discuss reclassification for football. The current classification is set to run through this season.
The pictures, material and information contained in this story may not be republished, rebroadcast, rewritten, or redistributed, for commercial gain, without the express written consent of Coffee County Broadcasting.
Manchester Youth Baseball Association Game Rained out on Wednesday
One game was scheduled on Wednesday in the Manchester Youth Baseball Association. The game between the Manchester Braves and the Yankees was postponed due to a late afternoon rain shower. The game is scheduled to be made up on Thursday night at 8 PM.
Thursday MYBA Schedule
6U Division at T-Ball Field
5:00 PM – Star Physical Therapy vs. Manchester Tire & Brake
7:30 PM – Lovelady Auto Parts vs. Cooper Sports
8U Division at Fast Pitch Field
5:00 PM – Interstate Auto vs. Dr. Jay
7:30 PM – Freedom Automotive vs. Lions Club
10U Division at National League Field
5:00 PM – First National Bank vs. Coffee County Bank
12U Division at Aaron Miller Field
5:00 PM – Powers Storage vs. Bush Insurance
7:30 PM – Clower Automotive vs. Shelter Insurance
18U Division at Looney Riddle(Babe Ruth) Field
6:00 PM – Expos vs. Mets
8:00 PM – Manchester Braves vs. Yankees
The pictures, material and information contained in this story may not be republished, rebroadcast, rewritten, or redistributed, for commercial gain, without the express written consent of Coffee County Broadcasting.
Birthdays- July 8
Mattie Irwin- Pizza Winner!
Minnie Lee Redford
Minnie Lee Redford of Tullahoma passed this life on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at NHC Healthcare at the age of 98. Mrs. Redford was born in Celina, TN to the late Benton and Dovie Reecer Walker. Minnie was a graduate of Tennessee Tech University where she earned her degree in Education. She worked for several school systems throughout her career, including Franklin County and Tullahoma, and was a member of Harmony Baptist Church, and a former member of the Retired Teacher’s Association. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Redford is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Thomas Redford, Sr; and twelve brothers and sisters. She is survived by two sons, Lynneth Redford and his wife Brenda, and Thomas Redford, Jr. and his wife Madelyn; one brother, James Walker and his wife, Mary; one grandson, Thomas Lynn Redford and his wife Kristi; and three grandsons, Jeff, Doug, and Nathan Redford. A graveside service for Mrs. Redford will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Rose Hill Memorial Garden in Tullahoma at 12:00pm. For those who wish, the family asks that donations in Minnie’s memory be made to Harmony Baptist Church- 1600 Old Estill Springs Rd. Tullahoma, TN 37388.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Walter Lannie Schoenmann
Manchester, Tennessee – Mr. Walter Lannie Schoenmann, 55, passed away
Sunday July 5, 2020 at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
He was born in Cleveland Ohio on September 15, 1964 to Alvin T. Schoenmann
and Argie Earlene Gilliam Sissom who preceded him in death along with his
sisters, Karen Parsley and Mary Jean Blair.
He is survived by his wife, Maryjane Vollmar Schoenmann; brothers, Glen,
David, Jimmy and Daniel Schoenmann; sisters, Elizabeth Bouldin, Patricia
Barks and AnnieMae Walker; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service is planned for a later date.
Arrangements by Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee.
www.centralfuneralhome.com
Shirley Ann Janes
Shirley Ann Janes, 75, of Crestwood, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July
7, 2020.
She was born on August 9, 1944 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Ruben
and Annie(Brinley) Hatfield. She is also preceded in death by her husband,
Alsbie Montomery Janes, siblings; L.C. Hatfield, Wesley Hatfield, Roy
Hatfield, Bonnie Hatfield, Dorothy Hatfield, Sally Owens and Clara Smart.
Shirley is survived by her sons, Stephen Dimitri (Melissa), Christopher
Dimitri (Joy), daughter, Candice Gowers (John), grandchildren; Brent
Dimitri (Melisa), Derek Dimitri, Brittany Dimitri (Jay Doolin), Cayla
Wilburn (Casey), Matthew Smith, Corbin Crosby, great-grandchildren and
brother, Willie Hatfield (Alice).
Visitation will be on Saturday, July 11, 2020 from 11:00 am (CST) until the
time of the funeral service at 1:00 pm (CST) at Central Funeral Home (2812
Hillsboro Highway Manchester, TN 37355) with burial to follow at Forest
Mill Cemetery.
The family requests that contributions in Shirley’s memory be made to The
American Cancer Society.
Nashville SC’s Opening Match in MLS is Back Tournament Postponed
Major League Soccer announced that the MLS is Back Tournament Group A match between Nashville SC and Chicago Fire FC, scheduled for Wednesday, was to be postponed.
Since arriving in Orlando, five Nashville SC players have received confirmed positive tests for COVID-19. Two of the players received the confirmed positive results during the weekend and three players received confirmed positive results last night. In addition, four other players had received inconclusive test results, which were announced to be positive on Wednesday. This puts the total number of positive cases of COVID-19 at nine for Nashville SC.
MLS will continue to evaluate the club’s participation in the MLS is Back Tournament following the results of additional testing.
Further details regarding when this match will be played will be announced at a later date. For more information about Nashville SC visit NashvilleSC.com and follow the club at @NashvilleSC on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Spotify.
Patti Lenn Prater
Patti L Prater of Manchester passed this life on Monday, July 6, 2020 at
the Hospice Care Center of Chattanooga at the age of 62. The family will
receive friends on Saturday, July 11, 2020 from 12 – 2 PM at
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 2:15 PM
at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Patti, a native of Indiana, was the daughter of the late Boyd M Prater and
the late Alfreda Rosebery Prater. She was a very giving and charitable
person who loved being at home. She also loved animals and enjoyed
visiting the zoo. She was a very hard worker. She enjoyed watching movies
and being with her family and friends. She also enjoyed doing crafts such
as woodburning projects.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by half-brothers,
Bruce and Mark Prater and step brother, Gene “Sonny” Morgan.
She is survived by daughter, Ashley Vanattia of Manchester; ex-husband,
Mike Vanattia of Lynchburg; stepmother, Lucille Prater of Murfreesboro;
half-sister, Susan Prater McLocklin of FL and step sisters, Suzanne Brandon
of Manchester and Mary Jo O’Neal of Murfreesboro.
Due to COVID-19 the family has requested that anyone attending please
maintain social distancing and wear masks if possible.