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Benny Thomas Vaughn
Benny Thomas Vaughn of Lynchburg passed this life on Tuesday, November 23
at the age of 65. No services are scheduled.
A native of Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Lucion and Gladys Boles
Vaughn. He was a logger and enjoyed his work. He loved people and never met
a stranger. His favorite activity was playing with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca
Jane Stovall Vaughn; brother, David Vaughn and sister, Sis Vaughn.
Mr. Vaughn is survived by sons, Joshua Vaughn (Tosha) of Lynchburg, Benny
Vaughn Jr of Woodbury and Jonathon Vaughn (Jessica) of Decherd and six
grandchildren.
To leave online condolences, please visit our website at
davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Dean Woodward
Mr. Dean Woodward, age 54, of Manchester, TN,
passed from this life on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at his residence. Mr.
Woodward was born in Manchester, TN, to his late parents Arthur Levon
Woodward and mother Nydda Jean Clements Martinez who survives him. He was a
native of Summitville and worked maintenance with Niederhauser, Mayfield
Rehab and also worked in carpentry with Bennett construction for 16 years.
Mr. Woodward enjoyed building things and being outdoors. He was also a fan
of the Tennessee Titans and Dallas Cowboys. Mr. Woodward was always willing
to help anyone in need, especially if it dealt with carpentry or
maintenance. He was also big into learning how to fix things – if he had
instructions, he could fix anything. Mr. Woodward loved his kids and nieces
and nephews and was the “fun goofy uncle.” He was preceded in death by
grandmother and grandfather Woodward, grandmother and grandfather Clements,
and brother, Danny Lee Gibsons. Mr. Woodward is survived by his wife, Buffy
Woodward; children, Alicia Nicole Woodward and Skyler Chase Woodward;
brothers-in-law, Cody McFarland, T.J. McFarland; sister-in-law, Marisa
(David) Gann; grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Visitation with
the family will be on Saturday, November 27, 2021, from 10:00am until
11:00am at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Funeral services will be
conducted immediately following visitation at 11:00am from the chapel of
Central Funeral Home with Jim Waters officiating. Burial will follow in
Summitville Cemetery in Summitville, TN. Central Funera
Lady Raider point guard Jalie Ruehling set to return soon; cleared from ACL injury
Coffee County High School’s Lady Raider basketball team could be getting a boost to its starting lineup soon.
Junior point guard Jalie Ruehling, who started the past two years for CHS, got medical clearance Tuesday afternoon to return to the floor after tearing her ACL during a summer camp game in June. She underwent surgery in July for the injury.
Fans shouldn’t expect to see Ruehling inserted immediately into the starting lineup when the Lady Raiders host state powerhouse Blackman on Monday, but she could start seeing floor time in the next couple of weeks. She did begin practicing with the Lady Raiders on Wednesday.
The Lady Raiders could definitely use Ruehling. Double-digit turnovers against the Page ball pressure last week cost CHS in a loss. Coffee County is off to a 2-1 start.
Next week will be slammed busy for the Central High School basketball teams with three games, all at home, and all against good teams. The Lady Raiders and Red Raiders will host Blackman at 6 p.m. Monday, host Walker Valley at 6 p.m. Tuesday and host cross-county rival Tullahoma on Friday, Dec. 3. You can hear all of those games live on Thunder Radio — 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, Manchester Go App and thunder1320.com.
Raider boys to play Friday, Saturday in Cannon County Thanksgiving Classic
Coffee County Central boys basketball team will put its 3-0 record on the line this weekend in a pair of matinee basketball games in Woodbury.
The Raiders are once again participating in the Cannon County Thanksgiving Classic.
The Raiders will travel to Cannon County High School to take on Loretto at 2:30 p.m. Friday (Listen on Thunder Radio: 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, Manchester Go App and thunder1320.com).
CHS will be back in action again on Saturday when the Raiders play Cookeville at 4 p.m. at Cannon County High School. These are boys only games. The Lady Raider basketball team has the weekend off.
Next week will be slammed busy for the Central High School basketball teams with three games, all at home, and all against good teams. The Lady Raiders and Red Raiders will host Blackman at 6 p.m. Monday, host Walker Valley at 6 p.m. Tuesday and host cross-county rival Tullahoma on Friday, Dec. 3. You can hear all of those games live on Thunder Radio — 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, Manchester Go App and thunder1320.com.
Coffee County Public Defender investigator Dale Conn, 69, has passed away
Jimmy Dale Conn, longtime member of law enforcement and the legal system in Coffee County, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 23.
He was 69 years old.
Dale Conn was a graduate of the FBI Academy and a former police offer of the Tullahoma Police Department and previously served as chief deputy of the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department and with the Tennessee Highway Patrol. He worked for many years as an investigator with the Coffee County Public Defender’s officer – which is where he worked at the time of his passing.
FULL OBITUARY BELOW
Mr. Jimmy Dale Conn, age 69 of Tullahoma, was born on November 29, 1951, in Tullahoma, TN to the late Freddie Lee Conn and Mary Agnes Clark. He graduated Tullahoma High School in 1970. Mr. Conn enjoyed deer hunting and attended the King’s Cross church. He also graduated from the National FBI Academy. Mr. Conn was a former police officer for Tullahoma Police Department and served as chief deputy with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol. His last employment was for the Coffee County Public Defender’s office as an investigator.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Conn is preceded in death by his brother, Michael Conn. He is survived by his children, Michelle Ferrell and her husband, Jason, and James Conn and his wife, Shelly; grandchildren, Morgan and Macy Ferrell, and Sarah, J.C., and Issac Conn; sister Melinda Conn; extended family and a host of friends.
As per Mr. Conn’s request, Cremation was chosen and there are no services scheduled at this time.
Manchester Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Coffee County unemployment falls to near 3 percent
New data revealed the employment situation continued to improve for a majority of Tennessee’s counties in October 2021, according to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Unemployment rates decreased in 65 counties during the month, while they remained the same in 20 counties, and increased in ten counties.
Ninety-three counties reported October jobless numbers lower than 5% and two counties had unemployment rates slightly higher than 5%.
In Coffee County, October unemployment rate is at 3.2 percent. That is down from 3.4 percent the previous month and down from 6.6 percent in October of 2020.
Williamson County’s unemployment rate was the lowest of all the counties for the month. At
2.2%, its October rate dropped by 0.1 of a percentage point when compared to September. Moore County had the second-lowest rate at 2.3%, which was unchanged from the previous month.
While Perry County once again had Tennessee’s highest unemployment rate in October, the county’s jobless number showed significant improvement for the month. The latest statistics show its rate dropped 3.1 percentage points, from 8.4% to 5.3%. Shelby County had the second-highest rate, but it also showed month-to-month improvement, as it decreased from 5.3% to 5%.
Statewide unemployment in Tennessee was lower for the fifth consecutive month. The new seasonally adjusted rate of 4.2% was 0.2 of a percentage point less than September’s revised rate of 4.4%.
The employment situation also improved nationally. The United States unemployment rate for October was 4.6%, down 0.2 of a percentage point from the previous month.
The state and national unemployment rates are seasonally adjusted to factor in seasonal economic influences such as school breaks and severe weather conditions, while county unemployment rates are not.
The state has complied all of October’s county unemployment data into a report which is available here (https://www.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=166478db53c066a7d114ea462&id=335e2ad056&e=29851e7b63) .
Job seekers can find online and in-person assistance by visiting www.TNWorkReady.com.
Annual Manchester Christmas Parade is Saturday
Manchester Christmas Parade – themed “Christmas Through the Ages” – will be held Saturday.
Parade lineup begins at 5 p.m. with festivities starting at 6:30 p.m. The annual downtown tree lighting will take place at the conclusion of the parade.
A photo of the parade route is below.
Click here for a link to the parade entry packet.
Birthdays- November 23
Cason Conlee-12- Pizza Winner!
Carolyn Smith
Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn Smith, age 84, will be conducted at 11:00AM on Friday, November 26, 2021, at Coffee County Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00AM until the time of services at the funeral home. Mrs. Smith passed from this life on Saturday, November 20, 2021, in Bristol, TN.
Carolyn was born in Manchester, TN on August 15, 1937, the daughter of the late John and Alda Arnold. She was a lifetime member of Main Street Church of Christ. Carolyn enjoyed cooking and gardening. She was very optimistic, loyal, and caring. She loved everyone unconditionally and was strong in every way. Carolyn was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
In addition to her parents, Carolyn is also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 36 years, Marvin Smith; brothers, Ralph and Ray Arnold; sister, Linda McAfee. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Cowan, Lee Anne Fausz, and Marsha Hobby; grandchildren, Thomas Whitaker, Amy Cowan, Turner Hobby, Daryl Hobby, David Fausz, Mike Fausz, Laura Smith; 12 great-grandchildren.
The family asks for flowers or donations to be made in Carolyn’s name to either the Arthritis Foundation or the American Cancer Society.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Smith family.
Pay for Coffee County Schools substitute teachers to increase on Dec. 1
Pay rates for Coffee County Schools substitute teachers will increases at the start of next month.
Beginning Dec. 1, certified substitutes will earn $85 per day, while non-certified will earn $70 per day. This is an increase of $10 per day.
If you are interested in applying, click here.
You can get your substitute packet by clicking here.
The new substitute handbook is available here.
Contact Stephanie Langham at langhams@k12coffee.net with any questions.