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Claudia Frances Trail Harmon
Claudia Frances Trail Harmon born July 28, 1947,
passed away September 29, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas L. Harmon, son Raymond
L.Harmon, parents Claude Trail and Ona Meega Trail Duncan, siblings Raymond
Trail, William (Billy) Trail, Barbara Trail Hodge, and Susan Trail.
Claudia is survived by daughter Pauletta (Dan) Wells and son Terry Harmon
in addition to granddaughter, Erin Wells, and grandsons James Brandon
Harmon, Anthony Harmon, Andy Harmon, and Drew Harmon. She is also survived
by siblings Linda (Johnny) Brown, Robbie (Robert) Tate, Patricia Utley,
Terry Cook, Diana Wilson, and David Trail in addition to numerous nieces
and nephews.
Claudia was a loving woman with a servant’s heart. It was obvious how
deeply she cared for her family and those around her and she never turned
away someone in need. She loved to cook, draw, paint, sew, and quilt. She
was a people person who enjoyed being around others and entertaining. She
made those around her feel welcomed, loved, and seen. She was a longtime
employee of Batesville Casket Company.
Claudia’s request was to celebrate her life with an intimate family
gathering at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to
Central Funeral Home in Claudia’s honor.
Dyer stepping down after 18 years as Westwood football coach
After 18 seasons and three conference championships, Westwood Rockets head football coach Chad Dyer is stepping away from the football program.
Dyer met with his players and informed them of his decision Friday morning.
” Next season will mark the 60th year Westwood Middle School / Junior High has competed in the sport of football,” said Dyer in a statement. “I have proudly served as head coach of the Westwood Rockets for 18 of those years. “
The Rockets completed three perfect seasons and won three conference championships under Dyer’s guidance.
Dyer will remain at the school as a physical education teacher and will be taking up new roles – coaching cross country and archery.
Read Dyer’s statement in its entirety below:
“Next season will mark the 60th year Westwood Middle School / Junior High has competed in the sport of football. I have proudly served as head coach of the Westwood Rockets for 18 of those years. Along the way I have had the opportunity to work with some of the greatest professionals the Manchester City School System has known. From the moment I was born until this very day Westwood Football has been an influential component in my life. As a kid watching from the other side of the fence in the 70s and early 80s, to having the opportunity to play for the Rockets in the late 80s, to the moment I was hired as a teacher and head coach in 2004 I have been one of the biggest fans of the Boys in Blue and Rocket Pride. I have proudly upheld the traditions implemented from the past into the players and teams of the future. Rocket Pride will never cease to exist. The support I have received from my wife and children has been unwavering. The relationships I have made with my players has been unforgettable, and the Pride each of us have towards this program will forever be undeniable. I am forever grateful for my past and present administrations, school board members, and the parents who reinforced Rocket Pride at home and throughout this community. It is time for someone else to have this experience, and it is time for me to continue rooting for the Boys in Blue from the other side of the fence. With the utmost respect for Westwood Junior High, Westwood Middle, and the Manchester City School System I hear by resign as Head Football Coach of the Westwood Rockets. I look forward to continuing my ongoing position as Physical Education teacher along with my new after school duties as Cross-Country Coach and Archery Instructor. Rocket Pride. We Are City.“
CMS Raiders to play Harris for conference championship Saturday
After an unbeaten regular season, the Coffee County Middle School football Red Raiders will play for a CTC Championship for the third consecutive season.
Coffee County will travel to Shelbyville for a 6 p.m.. kickoff against Harris Middle School Saturday. The game will be played at Shelbyville High School. The two teams did not meet in the regular season due to COVID cancellation.
The Raiders won the CTC championship last year with a win over Tullahoma.
FOOTBALL: Coffee County to host Warren County for Homecoming Friday
Coffee County Central’s Red Raider football team (2-4 overall / 0-2 Region) is looking for its first region win of the season Friday (Oct. 1) when Warren County comes to town for homecoming.
For anyone planning to attend, tickets can be purchased at the CHS main office from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, or purchase online by clicking here. There will be no paper tickets at the gate.
Broadcast information
The Raiders and Pioneers kickoff at 7 p.m. Friday at Carden-Jarrell Field in Manchester. You can listen live beginning at 6 p.m. to the Friday Night Thunder Pregame show on Thunder Radio. Postgame show will air through about 10:30 p.m. Thunder Radio can be heard at 107.9 FM, 106.7 FM, 1320 AM, Manchester Go smartphone app and thunder1320.com.
SOCCER: Lady Raiders struggle on senior night, fall 7-0
Coffee County took a loss on the chin Thursday night – falling to visiting McMinn County 7-0 on senior night at Raider Academy.
The Lady Cherokees scored 3 goals within 9 minutes to take a lead and never looked back. McMinn County went on to score 6 goals within the games first 23 minutes and cruised to a 6-0 halftime lead.
Kylee Hockman led the way with 4 goals. Coffee County only managed 4 shots on goal in the loss.
Westwood soccer to play in DRVC Championship Friday
Three goals was enough for the Westwood Lady Rockets Wednesday, as WMS shutout Huntland in a 3-0 win to advance to the Duck River Valley Conference championship match.
With the win, Westwood will play Cascade at 5 p.m. Friday at Cascade in the title match.
On Wednesday night in Manchester, Westwood goals from Bailey Barsenas, Jenny Sanchez and Angelica Montealegre – who scored on a penalty kick. Barsenas’ shot went in clean from a corner kick.
Birthdays- September 30
Michael Reel
Garrison Reed- 7
Holly Watts- 12
Wayne Watts- 12- Pizza Winner!
Chevy Watts
Charlie Allen- 60
Helen Williams Reynolds
Helen Williams Reynolds of Tullahoma passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease on September 30, 2021 at NHC Tullahoma. Mrs. Reynolds was born in Jackson County, Alabama on November 13, 1930 to the late Gillie C. and Joe Annie Payne Williams. She graduated from Flintville High School in 1949 and got married the same year. She was an avid gardener, and proudly preserved her garden vegetables. During her working life, she sewed baseballs at home and worked at Tennessee Apparel. She was of the Protestant faith, and a long-time member of Grace Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Reynolds is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Alfred Reynolds; one son, Joe Stanley Reynolds; two grandsons, Sean and Adam Reynolds; one sister, JoAnn Berryhill; and one brother, Clyde Williams. She is survived by her son, Stephen C. Reynolds (Marie); Daughter-in-law, Karen Reynolds; four grandchildren, Douglas Reynolds (Jada), Amy Fuller (Mike), Rhonda Lovato (David), and Craig Givens (Anna); nine great-grandchildren, Phillip Reynolds, Lindsey Reynolds, Patrick Reynolds, Andrew Reynolds, Maggie Fuller, Katie Fuller, Kailey Reynolds, Mary Rice, and Silas Givens; and two great-great-grandchildren, Gabriel and Emilee. A graveside service will take place Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Flintville Cemetery in Lincoln County at 11:00am with Rev. Tim McGehee officiating. The family wishes to thank the staff of both NHC and Hospice Compassus for the loving care they provided. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation in Helen’s memory be made to the charity of your choice.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Matthew Reid Berber
Matthew Reid Berber passed this life on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Winchester. Graveside services
are scheduled for 3 PM, Friday, October 1, 2021 at Rose Hill Memorial
Gardens.
He is preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Martha Fritz and his
brother, Jacob Devin Berber.
Matthew was the son of Devin Issac Berber and Kaylee Danielle Herrington
Berber of Tullahoma. In addition to his parents, he is survived by
grandparents, Julia Fritz of Tullahoma, Johnny Berber of Winchester and
April Earls of Manchester; great grandparents, Rita and John Ward of
McMinnville, Ron Fritz of Bell Buckle and Bobby and Judy Wallace of
Columbia; uncles, Ryan Berber of Tullahoma and Ryder Earls of Manchester
and aunt, Ashleigh Berber of Tullahoma..
Please visit our website at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com to leave
online condolences. Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program Protects Victims of Domestic Violence
At the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds Tennesseans about Safe at Home, the free statewide address confidentiality program for anyone who has experienced domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking or any sexual offense.
“Hundreds of individuals and families have protected themselves from becoming victims again by protecting their address through our office’s Safe at Home address confidentiality program,” said Secretary Hargett. “I encourage Tennesseans of any age or gender who’ve been a victim of domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, or any sexual offense to take advantage of this free program.”
Safe at Home prevents abusers from locating their victims through public records by providing approved applicants a substitute address that may be used for legal purposes, including voter registration and government services such as a driver’s license and access to assistance programs.
Under current Tennessee law, most state and local government records are available for public review. These public records, which include identifying information, make it easy for abusers to track and find their victims.
The first step to participate in Safe at Home is to complete an application with one of our partner agencies. Safe at Home has partner agencies serving all 95 counties in Tennessee. Safe at Home partner agencies include state and local agencies and nonprofit organizations that provide counseling and shelter services to victims of domestic abuse and other crimes. There is no cost to participate.
Each partner agency has certified application assistants to guide participants through enrollment. A list of partnering agencies is available on our website SafeAtHomeTN.com (https://t.e2ma.net/click/qtteuob/yvgckg/612zcbo).
For more information about the Safe at Home program, participant eligibility or becoming a partner agency, visit SafeAtHomeTN.com