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Deadline extended to submit questions for Thunder Radio political forum
Thunder Radio political forum for the upcoming August General Election will be held on Thursday, July 14th.
In a format similar to past years, Thunder Radio will welcome candidates involved in contested races. Some races will include a debate-style format, while others will include candidate speeches.
The schedule for the evening is as follows:
6:00-6:08 p.m. – Candidates for Road Superintendent
6:12 – 6:37 – Candidates for Coffee County Mayor*
6:45-6:53 – Candidates for County Clerk
6:57 – 7:33 – Candidates for Coffee County Sheriff*
7:37 – 8:10 – Candidates for Manchester Alderman
(*Indicates debate-style format. Questions welcome to be submitted to josh.peterson.wmsr@gmail.com. Candidates in other races listed will have 4 minutes of open microphone time. )
The event will be held from 6-8:10 p.m. Thursday, July 14 at “The Church at 117” – an event facility located in downtown Manchester. Early voting for the August 4 election begins on July 15 and runs through July 30. The Thunder Radio political forum is open and free for anyone to attend. It will also be broadcast on Thunder Radio: 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, Manchester Go app, thunder1320.com and video provided on Thunder Radio Facebook (click here to follow).
Multiple races will be contested in the August election, including Coffee County Sheriff, Coffee County Mayor, Coffee County Clerk and Coffee County Road Superintendent. There will be other various commission seats for grabs, school board, as well as 8 candidates for aldermen seeking 4 open seats. See complete sample ballot by clicking here.
Anyone with questions should direct them to Josh Peterson at josh.peterson.wmsr@gmail.com. Deadline to submit questions is 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 13.
MPD: Scams continue to hit Manchester residents
Scammers continue to hit the Manchester area and they are recycling an often-used phone scam.
According to Manchester Police Department, they have received complaints that residents are receiving phone calls from individuals that identify themselves as an employee of the Manchester Police Department. The person calling advises the intended target that they either have a warrant for their arrest or unpaid fines. The caller then requests the intended victim to send money to settle the issue or be arrested.
This is a scam.
The Manchester Police Department, or any other local law enforcement agencies, will never request or accept payments over the phone. You can only pay fines online or at the police department. Do not send money or give personal information to people over the phone if you are unable to confirm their identity.
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker coming to Manchester for Night of Champions. Limited tickets available
First Baptist Church of Manchester will be hosting “A Night of Champions” with Tennessee Volunteers starting quarterback Hendon Hooker.
The event is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 15 in the worship center at the church.
Hooker will be on hand to share about his family, his faith and his football career.
Area football teams from Coffee County Central High School, Warren County High School, Coffee Middle School and Westwood Middle School will be attending.
General admission tickets are available to anyone else who wants to attend. Tickets are free but they are limited and anyone wanting to attend MUST have a ticket.
Secure your free online tickets through Eventbrite by clicking here.
First Baptist Church Manchester is located at 1006 Hillsboro Blvd.
Viva G. Jernigan
Viva G. Jernigan, age 89, of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away in the comfort of her home, on Saturday, July 9, 2022.
Born in Bradyville, Tennessee, on June 1, 1933, to the late Doxie and Lilly McCurry, Viva devoted her life to being a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Viva always cared for others before herself and her family was most important in her life. An “Air Force Wife and Mom”, while Mr. Jernigan was serving a combined thirty one years in the Air Force and National Guard, and her three children were young, she was able to raise her children while living in different locations, such as France, California, Georgia, Mississippi, and Indiana. She was a fifty-seven-year member of Westwood Baptist Church and Temple Baptist Church. Viva enjoyed gardening, especially growing her beautiful roses, reading daily devotionals, faithfully watching “The Price is Right” and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed traveling and especially enjoyed bus tours. Viva was an avid Atlanta Braves and Tennessee Volunteer Fan and loved watching the games. Viva will surely be missed by her loving friends and family.
Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty-seven years, Ray M. Jernigan; one son, Terry Jernigan; two brothers, Grady “Wayne” McCurry and Eddie Winston McCurry; and two sisters, Wilma Rae McCurry (Infant) and Cleta Faye Clark.
Survivors include two sons, Jimmy (Nancy) Jernigan and Danny (Pam) Jernigan; daughter in law, Debbie Jernigan; brother in law, Douglas “Wayne” Jernigan; nine grandchildren, Scott (Stephanie) Jernigan, Matt (Amanda) Jernigan, Charlie (Jamie) Jernigan, Micheal (Sonja) Jernigan, Steven (Lauren) Jernigan, Jason (Diane) Bolin, Benjie Smith, Jon Smith and Jennifer Jernigan; and twenty seven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Coffee County Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, from 4-8PM.
Funeral services will be held, at the funeral home, on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 10AM, with Pastor Kenny McNatt officiating.
Interment to immediately follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Jernigan Family.
Birthdays – July 11
Ameliah Evans – 4 – Pizza Winner!
Ricky Carrick
Birthdays – July 10
Vernon Mannon – 77
Gale Wells – Pizza Winner!
Birthdays – July 9
Birthdays:
Lottie Green – Pizza Winner!
Anniversaries:
Brad & Carrol McKelvey – 23 Years
Anna “Wang” Dorean Moore
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna “Wang” Dorean Moore, age 85 of Manchester, will be conducted at 12:00PM on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Manchester Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Ragsdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the funeral home. Mrs. Moore passed from this life on Friday, July 8, 2022, at Manchester Health Care in Manchester, TN.
Anna was born in Manchester on December 30, 1936, the daughter of the late Clayton and Lily Mae Meadows. She was a jokester that loved watching sports, especially Braves Baseball and the UT Vols. Anna also enjoyed playing card games like Rook, Skip O, Phase 10, and Solitaire. Anna was a Godly woman and attend St. Paul’s Methodist Church. Her children and grandchildren meant everything to her, and she was a wonderful and devoted mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, Anna is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Moore; son, Bobby Meeks; five brothers, Frankie Meadows, Pete Meadows, Leon Meadows, Lloyd Meadows and Freeman Meadows. She is survived by her daughter, Shannon Lowry (Michael); grandchildren, Shane Meeks, Amanda Meeks, and Derek Meeks; eight great-grandchildren, Austin Lowry, Madison Lowry, Hailie Wilkerson, Trey Meeks, Khane Meeks, Lhane Meeks, James Meeks, and Jesse Stewart; dear friend, Charles Sadler; nephew, Buck Meadows; nieces, Judy, Beverly, Kay, Lisa, and Kim; beloved dogs, Copper and Bella.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Moore family.
Virginia Anne Matthews
Virginia Anne Matthews, of Canton, GA, passed this life on Friday, July 8th, 2022 at her home at the age of 84. Mrs. Matthews was born in Kirkwood, Missouri to the late Michael David Burke and Harriat Twiford Burke. She was a former teacher at Saint Paul’s Catholic School, and was a proud mother to her six children. Mrs. Matthews also enjoyed working at Miss Mary Bobo’s Restaurant in Lynchburg, as well as playing bridge and bunco. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Keith “R.K” Matthews; two brothers, Bill Burke and Father Jack Burke; and one son-in-law, Shawn Doherty. Mrs. Matthews is survived by her six children, Kathy (Rick) Worland, Mike Matthews, Margie Matthews, Beth Doherty, Steve (Carol) Matthews, and Robert Matthews; one brother, Mike (Mary) Burke; twelve grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Visitation for Mrs. Matthews will be held on Friday, July 15th, 2022 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00pm. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, July 16th, 2022 at 11:00am at Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Tullahoma. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Virginia’s memory be made to either St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 304 West Grizzard Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388; or Amedisys Hospice. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Curtis J. Bell
Curtis J. Bell of Tullahoma passed this life on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his home at the age of 78. Mr. Bell was born in Tullahoma to the late Stokes and Emmer Whipple Bell. During his life Curtis served his country as a member of the United States Navy, and worked as a carpenter. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bell is preceded in death by one son, Carson Bell; two brothers, Dennis and Richard Bell; and one sister, Ida Smith. He is survived by his wife, Mary Beyer Bell; one daughter, Shaney Kennedy (Tim); two sons, Chris Bell (Melody), and Michael Bell (Jennifer); one sister, Linda Anderson (Don); one brother, David Bell (Brenda); one sister-in-law, Ruth Bell; eight grandchildren, Kelsey, Harrison, Ethan, Dalton, Alex, Erin, Brandon, and Carson; and four great-grandchildren, Brentley, Lucy, Blakely, and Taytum. Visitation for Mr. Bell will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 from 1:00-2:00pm at Kilgore Funeral Home. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2:00 in the Kilgore Funeral Home chapel with Wallace Rowland officiating. Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Tullahoma. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.