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Birthdays – July 5
Birthdays:
Shelly Hansen
Laura Anne Jones – 20 – Pizza Winner!
Anniversaries:
Ralph & Dixie Hart
Birthdays – July 4
Kimberley Trail – Pizza Winner!
Birthdays – July 3
Ro Adams – 54
Carson Vaughn – Pizza Winner!
Birthdays – July 2
Teagan Thomas – 10 – Pizza Winner!
Odell Delbridge
Funeral services for Mrs. Odell Delbridge, age 91 of Manchester, will be conducted on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 11 AM in the Manchester Funeral Home chapel, with Bro. Dale Grosch officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the Lynch Cemetery in Manchester. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, July 8, from 5 – 8 PM at the funeral home. Mrs. Odell passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 5, after an extended illness.
Mrs. Odell was born on October 18, 1930, in Manchester, TN, to the late James William and Lela Belle Darnell. She was a cook at Campbell’s Assisted Living for many years until her retirement. Mrs. Odell was a caretaker to many, including her beloved husband, Robert, and son, Michael, who both precede her in death. Mrs. Odell enjoyed spending time in her flower garden before her declining health.
In addition to her parents, her husband, and her son, Mrs. Odell is preceded in death her nine siblings, Freeman, Clyde, Elvin, Otis, and Gordon Darnell, Hazel Grosch, Serene Darnell, Catherine Ledbedder, and Thelma Rhodes, and nephew, Thomas Darnell. She is survived by her great nephews and caretaker, Tommy Darnell, and Jeremy Darnell (Mary) and his children, Austyn and Alyssa; nephews, Terry Darnell, and Bobby Darnell (Jill), niece-in-law and caretaker, Rhonda Hale (Levoy); several extended family members and a host of friends.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Delbridge family.
Online condolences and memories can be shared at
Carol R Spitler
Carol R Spitler of Tullahoma passed this life on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at the Life Care Center of Tullahoma at the age of 84. No services are scheduled.
Carol, a native of Kemp, TX was the daughter of the late William Burton and Sybil Stewart Riley. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening and talking with her friends on the phone.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Mary Louise Smith.
She is survived by sons, Rodney W. Spitler (Lieu) of Rosharon, TX and Benjamin B. Spitler of Tullahoma; daughter, June Smith (Everett) of Tullahoma; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Braves reinstate Matzek, Rosario to active roster
July 4: OF Eddie Rosario reinstated from IL
After going on the IL in late April following laser eye surgery, Rosario was reinstated off the injured list. The veteran outfielder was diagnosed with a swollen retina after battling blurred vision throughout this season’s first few weeks.
Rosario went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts when he began a Minor League rehab assignment for Triple-A Gwinnett on June 25 and played in seven more games overall, going 9-for-33 with two doubles and five RBIs. — Mark Bowman
July 4: LHP Tyler Matzek reinstated from IL
Matzek was reinstated off the injured list following two rehab outings. The lefty struck out five over two scoreless innings, allowing no hits.
Matzek, who hasn’t pitched for Atlanta since May 10, had dealt with shoulder issues that may have developed as he compensated for back discomfort early in Spring Training. — Mark Bowman
July 3: OF Adam Duvall’s MRI comes back negative
Duvall received a negative MRI after getting hit on the hand by a pitch during the second inning of the July 2 contest. He was later picked off at first base and departed the game an inning later. Duvall left the team and went back to Atlanta prior to July 3’s contest.
Duvall, an All-Star finalist outfielder, is slashing .205/.272/.376 this season, with 10 home runs and 32 RBIs. — Will Aldrich
THE ATLANTA BRAVES PLAY ON THUNDER RADIO!
HELP NEEDED: Trooper assaulted in Grundy County, suspect sought
Grundy County and Tennessee Highway Patrol authorities are seeking the public’s help to find a suspect who allegedly assaulted a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper late Sunday night (July 3, 2022).
According to Grundy County Sheriff’s Department authorities, a trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop at the intersection of Flat Branch Rd. and Hobbs Hill Rd. in Tracy City at 11:40 p.m. Sunday night. The suspect was on a yellow ATV.
The suspect fled before losing control in the ditch line. The Trooper approached the rider and was “violently attacked,” reports say. During the attack, the suspect allegedly attempted to take the trooper’s weapon but was unsuccessful. The attack lasted approximately five minutes before the suspect fled the scene after sustaining unknown injuries.
The trooper was treated at a local hospital and released.
The suspect is described as being between 6’2″ and 6’4″ and weighing approximately 240 pounds with a short beard.
If you have any information or know someone who fits this description, call the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department at 931-692-3466×8 or THP at 423-634-6890. Information will be kept confidential and anonymous.
REMINDER: Thunder Radio political forum set for July 14
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, as well as 8 candidates for aldermen seeking 3 open seats. See complete sample ballot by clicking here.
Anyone with questions should direct them to Josh Peterson at josh.peterson.wmsr@gmail.com.
July 5 is deadline to register for Aug. 4 election
Tennesseans who want to cast a ballot in the Aug. 4 State and Federal Primary & State and County General Election must register or update their voter registration before the voter registration deadline on Tuesday, July 5.
“With our convenient online voter registration system, it’s never been easier or safer for Tennesseans to register to vote or update their registration.” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett.
Registering to vote, updating your address or checking your registration status is fast, easy and secure with the Secretary of State’s online voter registration system. Any U.S. citizen with a driver’s license or a photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security can register online in minutes from any computer or mobile device at GoVoteTN.gov.
Voters can also download a paper voter registration application at GoVoteTN.gov. Completed paper voter registration applications must be mailed to your local county election commission office or submitted in person. In Coffee County, the election commission is located in the Coffee County Administrative Plaza at 1329 McArthur St.
Mailed voter registrations must be postmarked by July 5.
Election Day registration is not available in Tennessee.
Early voting for the Aug. 4 election starts Friday, July 15, and runs Monday to Saturday until Saturday, July 30. The deadline to request an absentee by-mail ballot is Thursday, July 28. However, eligible voters who will be voting absentee by-mail should request the ballot now
.For up-to-date, accurate information about the Aug. 4 election, follow the Secretary of State’s social media channels Twitter: @SecTreHargett, Facebook: Tennessee Secretary of State and Instagram: @tnsecofstate.