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Luther “Sonny” Clyde Bucy

Mr. Luther “Sonny” Clyde Bucy, age 77, of Morrison, TN passed from this
life on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN.

Sonny was born in Nashville, TN, on April 17, 1943, the son of the late
Luther and Marie Bucy.  He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving for the United
States Air Force.  Sonny was a very loving husband, father, grandfather,
and brother.

In addition to his parents, Luther is also preceded in death by one sister,
Linda Garrett.  He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Nicki Bucy;
one son, Luther Troy Bucy and his wife, Michelle; two daughters, Leanne
Merritt (Mike) and Lori Trew (Jason); one brother, Johnny Bucy (Sue); four
grandchildren, Abigail Bucy, Haleigh Bucy, Graem Merritt, and Mara Mann.

In honor of Sonny’s wishes, there will be no services.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bucy family.

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Golda C. Glasgow

Golda C. Glasgow, affectionately known as Goldie, passed on to her heavenly
reward on June 27, 2020.  She recently celebrated her 99th birthday (June
14, 1921). Ms. Goldie was of the “greatest generation”, growing up during
the Great Depression in rural SW Virginia.  She was the oldest of 11
children.

Ms. Goldie left Austinville, VA., a few years after high school graduation,
and traveled to Washington DC.  She rode the train to interview for a job
with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  She was hired in 1943.

She performed her duties diligently and soon was promoted to a supervisory
position in the fingerprint division.  Her work history began during the
crucial war years.  She met, dated, and finally married a career Navy
Officer, thus beginning her new career as a military wife, moving wherever
the Navy stationed them.

Upon her husband’s retirement from the Navy in 1964, the family moved to
Tullahoma, TN. where he began a second career with Arnold Engineering and
Development Center.  Upon retirement from that job in 1983, they remained
in Tullahoma and then decided to return to Virginia in 1992.  Her husband
died from injuries received in a car wreck during the transition.  She
continued building the house in Virginia and then moved there where she
resided until she was 95.  During the 24-year return to her hometown area,
she remained independent, living by herself and driving each day.  She was
proud of herself to continue to drive until almost 96 years of age.

Her son moved her back to Tullahoma in 2016 for safety reasons. She learned
to adjust to assisted living and made many friends at Morning Pointe.

Displaying the greatest characteristics of her generation, she was humble,
proactive, kept faithful commitments, had great integrity, knew how to
survive, and exhibited personal responsibility.  She dedicated her life to
doing the “right thing’.  She bestowed these values to her children.  She
loved gardening, and was well known for her vegetables, along with her
pecan pies and carrot cakes.  She read health related magazines and was
very health conscious.

She enjoyed making Kombucha tea, a healthy fermented tea.  In fact, her
granddaughter, Melanie Wade Styles opened the first and finest Kombucha
manufacturing plant in the state of Georgia, known as Golda Kombucha LLC.
It continues to thrive with Ms. Goldie’s picture and personal story on many
products.

Her son says that it was an honor to assist her and traveled extensively
with her the last 21 years of her life.  He says that she had a wonderful
responsible personality, complimented with a splash of drama.  It made for
a unique and exciting combination of personality traits.  She kept everyone
laughing wherever they found themselves in their travels.  He says that she
loved to eat at Cracker Barrel restaurants and always asked for a table
near the fireplace in the winter months.  She continued, to the last days,
to give the orders and expected everyone to comply with them.  Her son says
it was a joy to see someone still in control of their life at such an old
age.

Her youngest daughter, Kathy, says that Ms. Golda’s loving, but opinionated
strong personality will be sadly missed by all her friends, caregivers, and
family.

She had a peaceful death, surrounded by family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Robert Glasgow.

She is survived by her 3 children: Brenda Eaves (Richard), Snellville,
Georgia; Ron Glasgow, Tullahoma, Tennessee; and Kathy Inman (Scotty),
Woodstock, Georgia; 5 grandchildren;6 great grandchildren; 1 sister (Audene
Bogart); 2 brothers, (Glenn Cox and Wayne Cox)

A celebration of life is planned at Grubb Funeral Home, 215 S. 6th St.,
Wytheville, Virginia. 276-228-3101 (Email:grubbfh@hotmail.com) Expressions
of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.grubbfuneralhome.com (once the
portal  and celebration of life date are established). Interment will be at
the Bethany Methodist Church Cemetery in Austinville, Virginia.

SHE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY MANY PEOPLE.

Please visit our website at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com to leave
online condolences. Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.

Phillip Wayne Ballinger

Phillip Wayne Ballinger of Tullahoma passed this life on Saturday, June 27,
2020 at his residence at the age of 68.  Memorial Services will be
scheduled at a later time.

Phillip, a native of Shelbyville, was the son of the late Frank and Evelynn
White Ballinger.  He was a U S Navy veteran and served during the Vietnam
War. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy
Baker Ballinger; son, Shane Ballinger and brother, Tony Ballinger.

He is survived by son, Daniel Ballinger of Lynchburg; brother, Larry
Ballinger of Monteagle and sister, Peggy Pinkston (Glen) of Shelbyville.

Please visit our website at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com to leave
online condolences. Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.

Helene Sue Finchum

Funeral services for Mrs. Helene Sue Finchum, age 61, of Morrison, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Manchester Funeral Home with Bro. Tony Akers officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at the funeral home. Mrs. Finchum passed from this life surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 26, 2020, at her residence in Morrison.

Helene was born in France on January 10, 1959, the daughter of the late James “Jim” and Eveline Bell. Helene loved going to flea markets and any yard sale she could find. She was a very caring person and would help anyone she could. Helene was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, and sister.

In addition to her parents, Helene is preceded in death by one brother, Jeffery Bell; one sister, Marlene Sutton. She is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Michael Finchum; three sons, Justin Bell, Jerome Bell, and Jonathan Harrell; one daughter, Nicole Harrell (Nathan Todd); one step-son, Jeremy Finchum; one step-daughter, Miranda Finchum; four brothers, James Bell (Sherri), Joel Bell (Jessica), Jerry Bell (Ginny), and John Bell; three grandchildren, Hope Bell, Daylon Todd, and Carson Todd; three step-grandchildren, Dakota Finchum, Tyler Simmons, and Gracie May Simmons; one great-grandchild, Jayvion Bell.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Finchum family.

Zuleika June Carrick

Graveside services for Mrs. Zuleika June Carrick, age 86, of Newcastle, OK, will be conducted at 2:00 PM at Asbury Cemetery in Coffee County, TN. Mrs. Carrick passed from this life on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at her residence in Oklahoma.

Zuleika was born on December 23, 1933, in Flintville, TN, the oldest child of the late James and Katie Welch’s nine children. She grew up in Manchester and graduated from high school before moving to Oklahoma in 1979. She worked for General Motors for 25 years, then she went to work for a division of the University Hospital for 11 years before her retirement.

Zuleika enjoyed gardening, reading, and listening to country music. She loved cooking for her family and getting to spend time with them. Zuleika enjoyed watching the Oklahoma Sooners games with her grandson, Jonathan. She was a very loving and caring person with a kind and gentle heart. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, Zuleika was also preceded in death by her loving husband, John Carrick; one daughter, Amy Roulston; grandson, Jonathan; brothers, Joe Welch, James Randall Welch; sister, Marilynn Janice Terry. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Roberts; granddaughter, Hannah Roulston Elliott; three sisters, Judy Bell, Jennifer Styke, and Daphene Jane Fletcher; two brothers, Gene Welch and Jerry Welch.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Carrick family.

Catherine M. Ostermann Mayton

Catherine M. Ostermann Mayton of Manchester passed this life on Monday,
June 22, 2020 at the age of 45.  Visitation with the family will be held on
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 6-7 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.

Catherine, a native of Altus, Ok, was the daughter of Larry Ostermann
(Janet) of Tullahoma and Debbie Marks of Manchester. Catherine loved her
family and always enjoyed spending time with them.  She especially enjoyed
being with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by daughters, Dela Ostermann of
Winchester and Montana Ostermann of Manchester; sisters, Debra Shelton
(Jeromy) of Madison, AL and Teresa Meadows (Chris) of Manchester; uncles,
Freddie Stoner of Hillsboro and Dannie Stoner of Manchester; nieces, Kara
Shelton and Gracie Meadows; nephews, Kyle Shelton and Greg Davis and three
grandchildren, Legend and Melody Ostermann and Lucas Hardy.

Please visit our website at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com to leave
online condolences. Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.

Manchester Youth Baseball Association Results for June 26th

The Manchester Youth Baseball Association closed out their 3rd week of competition on Friday with 3 games at Fred Deadman Park.   

Lawson Maychrzak of Interstate Auto makes a putout on Friday night in 8U action of the Manchester Youth Baseball Association

In the 8U division, Dr. Jay beat Interstate Auto 14 to 12 and Freedom Automotive defeated KK’s 16 to 5. In the 1st game, Dr. Jay trailed 11 to 7 entering the 3rd inning before finding their groove.  Four runs in the 4th inning and 3 more in the 5th gave the Doc Squad the win.  Kolton swung the big stick for Dr. Jay as he had 4 home runs.  Kaden Spencer had a home run, 2 triples and a single for Interstate.  Keyton Childress also added a home run for Interstate.   In the 2nd game, Freedom pushed a 7 to 5 lead entering the 3rd inning, Freedom scored 8 runs to put the game out of reach.  Freedom held KK’s to no runs in the final 3 innings to grab the win. 

Kaiden Gannon of Clower Automotive tags out Ethan McKenzie of Peoples Bank at 3rd base on Friday night in 12U action of the Manchester Youth Baseball Association

In the 12U division, Clower Automotive took down Peoples Bank 13 to 7.  The Boys from the Bank got off to a great start as they used 5 hits to plate 4 runs.  Clower tied the game in the bottom of the 1st inning taking advantage of a couple of Peoples miscues.  Grayson Sadler found his groove on the mound for Clower as he held Peoples scoreless for the next 2 innings allowing Clower to build a 9 run lead.  Kaiden Gannon had a pair of singles and scored twice for Clower.  Isaiah Deadman had a pair of doubles for Peoples. 

Monday MYBA Schedule

8U Division at Fast Pitch Field

5:00 PM – Lions Club vs. Freedom Automotive

10U Division at National League Field

5:00 PM – Chico’s Bail Bands vs. First National Bank

7:30 PM – Coffee County Bank vs. State Farm

12U Division at Aaron Miller Field

5:00 PM – First Vision Bank vs. Powers Storage

7:30 PM – Clower Automotive vs. Bush Insurance

18U Division at Looney Riddle(Babe Ruth) Field

6:00 PM – Mets vs. Christiana Braves

8:00 PM – Christiana Braves vs. Mets

UNOFFICIAL Manchester Youth Baseball Association Standings(thru June 26th)

6U Standings
Place Team Wins Losses
1 Manchester Tire & Brake 6 0
2 Star Physical Therapy 4 2
3 Cooper Sports 2 4
4 Lovelady Auto Parts 0 6
8U Standings
Place Team Wins Losses
1 Dr. Jay 7 1
2 Freedom Automotive 6 1
3 KK’s 4 5
4 Interstate Auto 3 5
5 Lions Club 0 8
10U Standings
Place Team Wins Losses
1 State Farm 6 0
2 Viam 4 2
3 Chico’s Bail Bonds 3 3
4 First National Bank 1 5
4 Coffee County Bank 1 5
12U Standings
Place Team Wins Losses
1 Powers Storage 5 1
1 Clower Automotive 5 1
3 Shelter Insurance 4 2
4 Bush Insurance 2 4
4 First Vision 2 4
6 People’s Bank 0 6
18U Standings
Place Team Wins Losses
1 Yankees 7 1
2 Mets 3 2
3 Expos 3 3
4 Christiana Braves 3 4
5 Manchester Braves 0 6

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Titans DL Isaiah Mack Aims to Build on Rookie Season in 2020

Isaiah Mack of the Tennessee Titans

As a youngster, Isaiah Mack learned about work ethic by watching his mother.  Sequoyah Mack took care of the family while going to school to be nurse. She worked long hours as Mack began following his dream to play in the NFL.  Mack, a defensive tackle who is set to begin his second season with the Titans, said he’ll never forget it.

“I wouldn’t be where I am today without her, I can promise you that,” Mack said of his mother. “She is an outstanding woman, just being able to take care of me and my brother and my cousins, and on top of that go to school. Watching her, I got to see what hard work really is. She is an amazing example of not just hard work, but of determination.

“It’s why I can never give up. I just try and keep up with her and I understand: You’ve got to do what you’ve got to do.”  Mack, who starred at Chattanooga and made the Titans as an undrafted free agent last year, is working hard this offseason to enhance of chances of making the team again.  And in 2020, Mack wants to make even more of an impact.

The 6-foot-1, 299-pound Mack played in 13 games for the Titans as a rookie in 2019, and he finished with 11 tackles, eight quarterback pressures and 1.5 sacks. After being inactive the last six games of the season, he’s already started to identify ways he needs to improve this offseason.  “The experience last season, it was awesome,” Mack said. “To go on the run we went on, it was great. We got to see how good we could be. As for myself, I think the whole year was a learning experience.”  Mack said he benefited from being around defensive linemen Jurrell Casey, DaQuan Jones, Jeffery Simmons and others.

“I learned a lot of things,” Mack said. “I learned from Jurrell about pass rush and learned from DaQuan and Jeffery about the run. I got put with a bunch of good guys I could learn from. I am glad I was put in a spot to learn from some good guys.”

This offseason, Mack said he’s working on his strength, and his technique.  After spending the early part of the offseason training in Chattanooga, Mack returned to Nashville and more recently he’s been working with his teammates in town.  He’s counting the days until training camp, when he knows he’ll have to prove himself all over again.

“The NFL, it’s a different level, and it’s important to win your one on ones when you have a chance,” Mack said.” They don’t come along that often, so you have to be able to win your one on ones and understand the playbook in depth to give yourself a chance. And Coach (Mike) Vrabel and (defensive line) coach T (Terrell Williams), they talk all the time about hustle, effort and finish. Nothing is more scary for an offense than 11 guys around the ball.

“I just want to keep getting better, keep improving. I feel like for everybody, no one is guaranteed anything. I know that’s the way I look at things. It is all about improving and trying to be the best player you can be. I know I’m going to work, and I’m going to do everything I can to get better so I can help the team.”