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11/27/17 — Frances Marie McClure
Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Marie McClure, age 35, of Tullahoma, TN will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 27, 2017, at Manchester Funeral Home with Bro. Ross Peterson officiating. Burial will follow at Hillsboro Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until the service time at 2. Marie passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare – Harton in Tullahoma, TN.
Marie was born in Manchester, TN the daughter of Howard and Rita Weddington. She was a member for over 5 years at Farris Chapel United Methodist Church in Winchester, TN. Marie adored her nieces and nephews, loved her four pets, and loved music, taking trips, and scrapbooking. She was a wonderful wife, daughter, sister, and aunt.
Marie is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Cliff and Frances Weddington; and maternal grandparents, Frank and Harley Britton. She is survived by her loving husband, John McClure; parents, Howard and Rita Weddington; in-laws, Wayne and Jane McClure; two brothers, Duston (Tiffany) Frasier and Lee (Cindy) Weddington; two sisters, Selena (Joey) Green and Nicol Free; eight nephews, Justin Reed, Blake Jacobs, Eathan Frasier, D.J. Frasier, Bryce Chrisulis, Braylen Murphy, Russell Frasier, and Charlie McClure; and nine nieces, Kaylee Murphy, Rachelle Weddington, Jessica Weddington, Vanessa Weddington, Zoey Johns, Jazzy Murphy, Jayda Reed, Amber Weddington, and Sarah Jane McClure.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve The McClure family.
11/22/17 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Dana Reavis — Pizza Winner!
Norah Metts, 1
Everyone Plays a Role: Connecting Systems of Support Community Summit set for Dec. 1
Coffee County, Manchester City, and Tullahoma City Schools in partnership with Coffee County Anti-Drug Coalition and United Way of Coffee, Moore, and Warren Counties proudly present: ‘Everyone Plays a Role: Connecting Systems of Support Community Summit’ on Friday, December 1st, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM at the Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center. During this summit, state officials, elected leaders, and health care providers from across the state will lead panels discussing the impact of chronic absenteeism and how it has a direct effect on all facets of a community – workforce, economic, and community development. Panelist will provide insight on how their respective community or entity is connecting support systems to proactively combat this epidemic. Amy New, Assistant Commissioner of Rural Development, Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development; judicial leaders from Bradley and Lincoln Counties; Tullahoma Mayor Lane Curlee, and State Education leaders are among the panelist who will be participating.
“This summit will allow us to drive a conversation with community stakeholders regarding the severity of this issue, direct effect and impact on their specific entity, and how moving forward as a county we can unite together ensuring we meet the needs of each individual student and family,” said Taylor Rayfield, Coordinator of Coffee County Schools Family Resource Center. Join them as they connect and develop a proactive plan, tailored to Coffee County, that invests in building a strong workforce and ensures community growth. To RSVP or for more information, contact Rayfield at rayfieldt@k12coffee.net or (931) 222-1066.
Problems Heat Up Again in Grundy County
Another challenge looms for the Grundy County School System as Board Chairman Robert Foster has resigned his position.
Foster notified Mayor Michael Brady in a letter of resignation Tuesday.
In his resignation letter, Foster said he thinks certain members of the board are more interested in dividing the county than uniting for the betterment of children.
School leaders are dealing with allegations of attempted rape against football players and trying to replace the football coach.
In other Grundy School news; The school resource officer at Grundy County High School no longer has access to the security cameras.
Sheriff Clint Shrum said the SRO went into his office on Friday and saw that his surveillance monitors were gone and had been moved to the principal’s office.
The SRO now needs permission from the principal to look at the video. The sheriff says that could impact student safety and his department’s emergency response plan.
Shrum said the monitors were eventually moved back into the SRO’s office, but the video is still not able to be viewed without permission.
That same surveillance system is being used to figure out who vandalized a school board member’s car.
Information Needed in Man’s Death Seven Years Ago
On November 26, 2010 the Shelbyville Police Department received a report of a missing person, Bobby V. Smelcer. Preliminary investigation into his disappearance revealed that Smelcer, who was residing on East Lane Street, had not been seen since being dropped off by a friend/co-worker at his residence on November 21, 2010.
On April 19, 2012 a fisherman notified the Bedford County Sheriff’s office that he had found a skull along the banks of the Duck River. The skull was retrieved and in May 2012 based on dental records, the skull was positively identified as that of Bobby Smelcer.
Evidence from Smelcer’s residence and from the area where his skull was found has been submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for analysis and DNA testing.
As of this date, there have been no leads to prove the exact cause of death or who may have been responsible for his death.
With the seven-year anniversary approaching, the family of Bobby Smelcer pleads for your assistance. If you or anyone you know has information regarding the disappearance or death of Bobby Smelcer please call Crimestoppers at 931-685-4300.
Christmas Parade is Saturday Night in Manchester
The City of Manchester’s Christmas parade will take place on Saturday, November 25th at 6:30 pm. Parade line up will start at 5:00 pm. The theme for this year’s parade is Christmas Movie Magic. The parade is sponsored by: Lovelady Auto Parts, Al White Ford – Lincoln, First National Bank, The Law Offices of Eric Burch and People’s Bank and Trust Company.
Following the parade, there will be a Christmas tree lighting on the square at 7:30 pm. The 25-foot tree is presented by the John Roberts Auto Group and Manchester Tourism.
11/26/17 — John R. Thompson
Mr. John R. Thompson 63, of Fayetteville passed Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Donelson Health Care. He was the son of the late Robert Lee and Lena Goodrich Thompson.
He is survived by his wife, Ronnette ” Tootie” Thompson of Fayetteville, TN;
Three daughters, JonSheka Thompson of Fayetteville, TN; Katrise and Shanna Thompson both of Maryville, TN;
Step daughter, LaTosha Eakins of Fayetteville, TN;
Two step sons, Jaquan Eakins of Fayetteville, TN and Lamont Hardin of Maryville, TN;
Five grandchildren
Four sisters, Sandra Thompson and Nina Green both of Fayetteville, TN; Minister Gwen Thompson of Atlanta, Ga and Odessa Thompson of LaVergne, TN.
Brother, William Thomas of Poway, California
Special Niece, Angie Thompson of Fayetteville, TN
Host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation Sunday, November 26, 2917 at 1:00 pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Fayetteville, TN with Funeral Services to follow at 2:00 pm at Mt. Zion Baptist with Pastor Lance Shelton officiating and Pastor Craig Carmichael, Eulogist.
Interment Browns Temple Cemetery.
J.A. Welton & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
11/21/17 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Payton Jones, 10 — Pizza Winner!
CJ Pritchett, 3
Jackie Carter
CHS Wrestling Hosted Season Opening Matches on Monday Night
The Coffee County CHS wrestling team opened their season on Monday night as they hosted a three-way match at the Raider Academy. Fielding a team with a lot of new names, the Raider grapplers welcomed in perennial state powers Mt. Juliet and Stewarts Creek to “The Dojo.” In spite of several strong individual performances, Coffee County fell in both dual matches.
Against Stewarts Creek, the Raiders fell 60 to 24. The Raiders got pin fall wins from Christopher Speegle(at 220 pounds), Andrew Lawson(182), Dakota Chalker(160) and Ethan Pike(285).
Against Mt. Juliet, Coffee County lost by a final score of 64 to 12. Ethan Pike(285) got his 2nd pin of the night in 51 seconds. Hunter Massey was credited with a forfeit at 106 pounds.
Coffee County returns to the mat on Tuesday, December 5th when they host another tri-match at the Raider Academy. The Raiders will welcome Riverdale and Cascade to “The Dojo.” First match is set to begin at 6 PM. Head coach Roger Barlow will be a guest on Saturday’s Coffee Coaches Show to preview the season.
Alontae Taylor Selected for East-West All-Star Game
Alontae Taylor
Coffee County senior football player Alontae Taylor has been selected to participate in the 2017 Toyota East-West All-Star game. The game features the best high school seniors from across Tennessee competing against one another. The game will take place in Clarksville at Austin Peay State University’s Fortera Stadium on Saturday, December 8, 2017.
Taylor was selected to the East squad as a wide receiver. Matt Williams of Smyrna will serve as head coach for the East squad. In advance of the game, athletes will arrive in Clarksville on Tuesday, December 5 for daily practices. These are free and open to both the public and media. The All-Star Classic is organized by the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association (TACA) and is made up of the state’s top 88 senior football players who are selected from more than 400 nominations. Members of two Fort Campbell units will serve as honorary coaches and help call plays during the first quarter.
General admission tickets are $10 each for ages 3 and up, and are free with a military ID. Ticket sales are cash only. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. central time, and game will be broadcast live on ESPN-3. Pregame festivities will include skydivers carrying the United States, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Toyota flags.
The 2017 Toyota East-West All-Star game rosters:
East all-stars are:
QB Parker McKinney 6-4 204 Coalfield
QB Jack Sompayrac 6-2 195 Knoxville Catholic
RB Aaron Dykes 5-11 185 Hardin Valley Acad.
RB Savion Davis 5-11 210 Riverdale
RB Isaiah Cobb 6-1 210 Maryville
RB Coy Cashion 5-11 180 Moore Co.
WR Alontae Taylor 6-2 195 Coffee Co.
WR Shermar King 6-4 180 Smith Co.
WR Coryean Davis 6-2 181 Fulton
WR Caleb Martin 6-2 190 Oak Ridge
WR Avery Brown 5-10 180 Shelbyville
WR Zeke Westfield 6-4 195 Walker Valley
TE Jacob Warren 6-6 215 Farragut
TE Blake Watson 6-3 215 Maryville
OT Sam Stovall 6-5 285 Notre Dame
OT Ben Arnold 6-5 260 Knoxville Grace
OT Christopher Cash 6-4 285 Bradley Central
OG Ollie Lane 6-5 290 Gibbs
OG Dawson Pierson 6-3 260 Dobyns Bennett
OG Logan Stephens 6-4 300 Oneida
C Trey Gasteiger 6-3 268 Science Hill
C Dalton Widner 6-4 280 Gibbs
S Aidan Raines 6-2 195 Mt. Juliet
S Kohl Henke 6-2 196 Boyd Buchanan
S Gabe Tabor 6-0 200 Jefferson Co.
CB Kolby McGowan 5-10 180 Notre Dame
CB Amauri Burks 5-8 180 Tullahoma
CB Lennon Harris 5-8 160 Smyrna
CB Jaylan Adams 5-11 160 Science Hill
OLB Tony Thompson 6-3 220 Mt. Juliet
OLB Morgan Ernst 6-0 195 Webb
ILB Jawan Martin 5-11 230 Meigs Co.
ILB Jake Mahoney 6-0 220 Knoxville Catholic
ILB Colby Long 5-10 210 Jackson Co.
ILB Jack Warwick 6-1 215 Alcoa
DE Ben Kalu 6-2 245 Blackman
DE Jay Person 6-3 215 Bradley Central
DE Jamel Davis 6-4 265 Red Bank
DE Cameron Coleman 6-2 290 Elizabethton
DT Caman Cody 6-3 265 Jefferson Co.
DT Blake Spencer 6-0 320 Oakland
DT Zach Stokes 6-0 330 Knoxville West
DT Cade Hoppe 6-2 295 Mt. Juliet
K/P Gabe Boring 5-10 165 Bledsoe Co.
HEAD COACH: Matt Williams (Smyrna).
ASSISTANT COACHES: OC – Greg Ryan (Greenback); DC – Jeremy Jenkins (Daniel Boone); Jason Dobbs (Moore Co.); Charles Fant (Notre Dame); Wes Jones (Hardin Valley Academy); Sean Loftis (Jackson Co.); Mark Williams (Galla¬tin
West all-stars are:
Ath. Tillman McRae 6-2 190 Haywood
QB John Bachus 6-2 205 Giles Co.
QB Drew Martin 6-2 200 B.G.A.
RB Jeremy Banks 6-2 210 Cordova
RB Darius James 5-11 195 Fairview
RB Anthony Hughes 6-1 200 Hendersonville
RB Dontae Smith 5-10 180 Spring Hill
WR Michael Archie 6-2 175 Brentwood Academy
WR Gus Antoine Jr. 5-8 160 Clarksville NE
WR Kenyon Garlington 5-9 170 Brentwood Academy
WR Jacolby Hewitt 6-2 195 Cordova
WR Jared McCray 6-1 185 Cane Ridge
WR Jimmyrious Parker 5-8 160 Pearl Cohn
TE Ryan Miller 6-2 205 U.S.J.
OT Max Martini 6-6 275 Germantown
OT Dave Roberts 6-3 310 Marshall Co.
OT Joe More 6-5 275 C.P.A.
OG Trey Smith 6-2 315 Hillsboro
OG Jerome Carvin 6-5 325 Cordova
OG Joseph Pegues 6-5 345 Whitehaven
C Dalton Bennett 6-0 245 Columbia Academy
C Jordan McCoy 6-1 256 Brentwood Academy
S Seth Carlisle 6-1 205 Macon Co.
S Curtis Lake 6-0 170 Adamsville
S Jarad McCray 6-1 190 Cane Ridge
S Brian Thompson 6-1 175 East Nashville
CB Blake Kleinke 6-1 175 Columbia Academy
CB Trey Dickerson 6-2 180 Hillsboro
CB Dre McAllister 5-9 160 South Gibson
CB Jaylin Williams 6-0 175 Germantown
OLB Cam Jones 6-3 215 St. Benedict
OLB Kade Pearson 6-0 215 Huntingdon
OLB Tristan Taylor 6-0 190 Haywood
ILB Tracy Williams 6-0 215 Cordova
ILB Marquis Traylor 6-2 210 Whitehaven
DE Jordan Branch 6-1 280 Crockett Co.
DE Khance Hill 6-6 230 Peabody
DE Tavi McLean 6-2 265 Marshall Co.
DE Marcus Webb 6-3 230 Munford
DT Davonte Murphy 6-6 310 Giles Co.
DT Chaldon Page 6-4 300 Pearl Cohn
DT David Hylick 5-11 295 Mt. Juliet Christian
DT Airin Spell 6-3 295 Brentwood Academy
K Noah Holsinger 5-11 192 Trinity Christian
HEAD COACH: Brandon Gray (Adamsville).
ASSISTANT COACHES: OC – Matt McConnell (Waverly); DC – Scott Stidham (South Gibson); Steve Hookfin (Haywood); Anthony Jones Jr. (Cordova); Charlie Lansdell (Columbia Academy); Brian Waite (East Nashville); Dustin Wilson (Springfield).