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Cherry Ann Ellsworth Uselton Smith
Cherry Ann Ellsworth Uselton Smith of Tullahoma, TN passed this life on
Thursday, November 11, 2021, at the Life Care Center of Tullahoma at the
age of 74. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM on Saturday, November
13, 2021 at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to follow at New
Redden’s Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until
the service time.
Cherry, a native of McMinnville, was the daughter of the late Ira Willis
and Susie Pelham Ellsworth. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church of
Tullahoma for over 45 years but was attending the Breakfree Worship Center.
She was also the Director of the Good Samaritan Ministry. She enjoyed
cooking, reading and doing word search puzzles. She enjoyed working and
providing for her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, John
Thomas Uselton and Willie D. Smith; son, Steven T. Uselton; brothers, Ira
Willis Ellsworth Jr and John Perry Ellsworth; sisters, Mary Lee England and
Rena Sue Land and grandson, Shane Wesley Uselton.
Cherry is survived by son, Kenny D W Uselton (Donna) of Tullahoma;
daughters, Lisa Page (Edward) of Cookeville and Angela Uselton of Normandy;
sister, Brenda March of Normandy; grandchildren, Michael Page ( Nicole) of
Nashville, Cortney Haviland (Scott) of Ashburn, VA, Megan Jones (Chris) of
Arizona, Cole Smith of Tullahoma, Samantha Jasper (Devin) of Tullahoma and
Danny Dewayne Uselton of Normandy and great grandchildren, Dexter Michael,
Madeleine Jane, Peyton, Kinsley, Aubree, Kaydence, Benjamin, Xander, Lylah,
Jase, Sean Kenji and Alice Isabelle Storm.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Patricia M Johnson
Patricia M Johnson of Tullahoma, TN passed this life on Thursday, November
11, 2021, at the Tennessee State Veteran’s Home in Murfreesboro at the age
of 80. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 PM on Monday, November 15,
2021 at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Belvidere, TN. The family will receive
friends on Sunday evening, November 14, from 5 – 8 PM at Daves-Culbertson
Funeral Home.
Patricia, a native of Franklin County, was the daughter of the late Nath
and Lottie Hall Medley. She was an active member of her church, Wesley
Heights United Methodist Church and enjoyed reading, cooking and sewing.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Bobby
Johnson; brothers, Leonard, Nath, Mic and Russell Medley and sisters, Irene
Duke, Melva Cogar and E. Ruby.
Patricia is survived by two sons, Phillip Johnson (Sherry) of Manchester
and Bill Johnson (Susan) of Pensacola, FL; sister, Betty Hunt of Tullahoma;
four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Retired rec director Gamble receives TRPA Lifetime Member Award
Bonnie Gamble, who recently retired as Manchester Parks and Recreation Director, was honored by the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association on Thursday with the Lifetime Member Award.
“We’ve been through a lot,” said Gamble, speaking to recreation department employees during her award presentation Thursday. “You all stuck by me, we worked together and we got there. This is as much for all of you.”
The Lifetime Member Award honors and recognizes individuals who have made numerous and/or significant long-term contributions within the parks and recreation profession. This prestigious award can be given to more than one nominee per year. Gamble is the only person to receive the honor this year.
Gamble retired in June after leading the Parks and Recreation department through significant progress over the past 20-plus years, including the construction of the recreation complex, Little Duck River Greenway and Manchester Soccer Park.
Gov. Lee set to sign COVID special session bill
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said on Wednesday that he plans to sign a bill that recently passed a special session of the state legislature that involves the state’s handling of COVID-19.
The bill will mostly bar governments and businesses from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccinations, and only allow public entities such as schools to require masks due to COVID-19 in dire public health scenarios.
State lawmakers say the bill is designed to combat possible federal regulations and mandates.
The bill also requires hospitals to allow at least one family member to stay with a COVID-19 patient facing an end-of-life situation.
Manchester Music Series event is Friday
Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center has announced the launch of a “Visit Manchester Music Series” with the first concert set for Friday, Nov. 12.
The headlining performance will be by national touring artist Tyler Braden. Also performing will be Matt Dillon, Logan Wheat and Stephanie Nash.
Tickets are now on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here. Tickets will also be available at the gate. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. Nov. 12.
Brianna Shelton signs softball scholarship with Motlow
Staying close to home for college softball is important for Brianna Shelton.
That’s why the Central High School Lady Raider senior signed to play her collegiate softball at Motlow State Community College, just a few miles up the road in Lynchburg. Shelton officially signed Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in front of friends and family at the Crethan Hansert Memorial Hitting Facility.
“I wanted to stay close to home and not go too far away,” Shelton told Thunder Radio Sports. “Something about the campus that stuck out to me. I like the softball program a lot.”
Shelton was in the mix for playing time as a junior last spring for the Central High School Lady Raiders. She played short stop and was used as a courtesy runner. She is signing with Motlow as an outfielder.
“I want to thank my parents, especially my grandpa,” said Shelton. “He helped me get here more than anybody – and my dad and my mom.”
She said that she is relieved the process is over, and ready to turn her attention away from recruiting and toward her senior season in high school.
“I’m a lot less stressed now. I hope this spring goes like last year.”
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Schuster inks college softball scholarship with UT Southern
Coffee County softball senior Emily Schuster is relieved.
Just a little shy of four months before the first pitch is thrown on her senior year of high school softball, Schuster is already signed on the dotted line to continue her softball career at UT Southern.
Schuster officially signed in front of friends and family at the Crethan Hansert Memorial Hitting Facility on Wednesday.
“Last fall, I went down when they were still Martin Methodist,” explained Schuster, “[I knew then] I really liked the school. The coach saw me at the state tournament and talked to me and I went back down and had another visit, watched a game, it feels like a family and feels like home. I thoroughly enjoy the coaches and the players.”
Schuster said the recruiting process has been stressful and she’s glad it’s finally over.
“It has been such a stressful thing, deciding where I was going. [I’m glad]It’s over and done with.”
Schuster was a regular for the CHS Lady Raiders last spring – mixing in at shortstop. She figures to be a big part of the Lady Raider team in 2022.
“I like to thank my mom and my dad for pushing me to get where I’m at,” explained Schuster. “They go out and work with me every day. I didn’t even have to ask. They are super supportive, my travel ball coaches are supportive and coach [Brandon McWhorter]. I’m just so grateful for all my coaches.”
UT Southern (formerly Martin Methodist) is located in Pulaski, Tennessee. The school recruited Schuster as a middle infielder.
Manchester police report multiple scams in the area
Manchester Police Department has issued a release concerning multiple scams and attempted scams in the area over the past few weeks – noting it is not unusual to see increased scam attempts around the holidays. Below is the full release from MPD:
The Manchester Police Department is receiving an uptick in reported scams and scam attempts. It is not unusual for this activity to increase around the Holiday Season. We are taking reports on numerous types of scam attempts, some of which have been successful. Generally, there is not a way to determine where the phone call and/or the money come from or is being sent to. Keep in mind, it is unlikely that your financial institution is going to accept any responsibility for you being scammed and or cashing/sending a fraudulent check. It is possible that the caller will request that you go to a local store and purchase gift cards or other type of cash cards – in return they want you to provide them with the numbers on the cards. All of the above are likely scams, and the chances of your money being returned is unlikely. Below is a list of type of scams that we are seeing reported:
- Callers posing as bondsmen needing money for a family member in jail.
- Callers posing as Law Enforcement and offering to handle arrest warrants via cash trade-off.
- Callers posing as a representative of the IRS needing money for unpaid taxes.
- Receiving fraudulent check in the mail; cashing it and sending a % of the money to a certain person.
- Conversations online that lead to a relationship in which the unknown person starts to request money.
The examples listed above are some common scams that we continue to see. Please remember, If it sounds too good to be true, it’s probably not true. Additionally, there are NO LAW ENFORCEMENT agencies that will request money over the phone. Don’t allow yourself to be a victim of any type of scams.
Suspect a SCAM? AARP’s Fraud Helpline can help. If you suspect you are being targeted by a scam, call AARP’s toll-free helpline: 877-908-3360. AARP is providing these fraud prevention resources to members and non-members. As always, you can reach out to the Manchester Police Department for advice or a report at 931-728-2099.