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Linda Kay Woodlee
Funeral services for Ms. Linda Kay Woodlee, age 77 of Tullahoma, will be conducted on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 2 PM in the chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home with preacher Jeff Collet officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will begin at 1 PM until time of service at the funeral home. Ms. Kay passed away on Tuesday, June 28 after an extended illness at LifeCare Center in Tullahoma.
Ms. Kay was born on April 6, 1945, to the late Houston and Mary Waye Martin, in Davidson County. She was a member of the Wilson Ave. Church of Christ in Tullahoma. Ms. Kay was an avid reader, especially from the Bible, and she enjoyed having her own personal Bible study before her declining health. Ms. Kay also enjoyed watching western movies.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Kay is preceded in death by her son, Rodney Chase Carroll; brothers, Robert and H. Clay Martin, sisters, Marie Moran and Barbara Pyrdum. She is survived by her grandchildren, Savannah, Brooklyn, Dillon, and Austin; sister, Betty Young; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members, and a host of friends.
Ms. Kay’s family would like to thank the staff and LifeCare Center and Hospice Compasus for the excellent care that was given to their loved one.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Hospice Compasus of Tullahoma.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Woodlee Family.
Online condolences and memories can be shared at
Kenneth “K.K.” Huddleston Sr.
Kenneth “K.K.” Huddleston Sr. , age 96, of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022.
Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on July 24, 1925, during the Great Depression, to the late Perry and Beulah Huddleston, “K.K’ devoted his life to being a loving son, brother, father and grandfather. A United States Army Veteran, “K.K.” served in World War II in New Guinea and the Invasion of Leyte. He was a lifetime member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Manchester, Tennessee. “K.K.” was a member of the Highland Masonic Lodge #214 and served as a Shriner for the Alinea Temple of Manchester, Tennessee. Active in local politics, “K.K.” remained faithful to the Democratic Party throughout his lifetime and lobbied for fair wages and affordable housing. He was the former Chairman of the Manchester Housing Authority and negotiated a variety of contracts for those in need. A former Tennessee Highway Patrolman, “K.K.” would later retire in 1980, from Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Security where he formerly served as Vice President of International Guards Union of America. Prior to retirement, in 1978, “K.K.” opened KK Pawn Shop of Manchester, Tennessee and it remains open today. “K.K.” made it his life’s mission to help and serve others, he will surely be missed by his loving family, friends and the Manchester Community.
Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his ex-wife of thirty years, Robbie Huddleston; three brothers, Robert “Bob” Huddleston, John Huddleston and William “Outlaw” Huddleston; and two sisters, Annette Johnson and Doris Waller.
Survivors include one son, Kenneth “Ken” (Nancy) Huddleston, Jr, ; one sister, Connie Norton; two grandchildren, Zakk and Isabella Huddleston; and a special host of friends.
Visitation will be held at Manchester Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, from 5-7PM.
Funeral Services will be held, at the funeral home, on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 11AM.
Interment, with Military Honors, to follow at Salem Methodist Church Cemetery, 1021 Salem Church Rd., Cookeville, Tennessee 38501, at 2PM.
Manchester Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tyler Matzek begins rehab assignment for Braves
The Augusta GreenJackets, in conjunction with the Atlanta Braves have announced that relief pitcher, Tyler Matzek will begin his rehab assignment from a shoulder injury by joining the GreenJackets this week as they begin their homestand against the Columbia Fireflies. The left-hander has been on the 15-day injured list for the Braves since May 17 and will start his rehabilitation process in Augusta.
THE ATLANTA BRAVES PLAY ON THUNDER RADIO!
Manchester Independence Day celebration set for July 4th; Thunder Radio to broadcast patriotic music for fireworks
Manchester Parks and Recreation Department has announced its annual Independence Day celebration will be held on July 4th at Rotary Park.
Provided for free will be live music and a spectacular fireworks show. Thunder Radio (107.9 FM, 1320 AM) will broadcast patriotic music to go along with fireworks at 9 p.m. The live music starts at 7 p.m. with The Spazmatics performing at Rotary Amphitheatre.
There will be food trucks on site at Rotary Park to purchase meals, including Jefferson’s, Mercantile, El Oro Verde, Crazy Daisies, Common John Brewing Company, SnoBros, Ms. Pokey’s Lemonade and Bad Boys Bbq.
The event is sponsored by Manchester Tourism Commission.
Manchester Rotary Park is located at 557 N. Woodland St. next to the Manchester Recreation Complex. The fireworks will be shot from across the street from the recreation center, making other areas available for watching the fireworks.
Be sure to tune into 107.9 FM during the fireworks show to enjoy synchronized patriotic music, which will begin at approximately 8:53 p.m.. (NOTE. When tuning in for music. Tune directly to 107.9 FM. If you listen to Thunder Radio on the Manchester Go app or thunder1320.com, there is a 10-15 second delay).
Manchester Police looking for person who allegedly caused property damage
On June 18, a white male driving a newer, dark gray Dodge Ram pickup truck allegedly struck property owned by Twice the Ice of Manchester (Save A Lot shopping Center) and left the scene without reporting the accident.
According to Twice the Ice, the truck struck property and caused over $700 in damage. (see photo below).
If anyone can help identify this person or vehicle, please call investigator Bryan Eldridge at 931-728-2099.
Operation Dry Water returns returns for July 4th weekend
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating in Operation Dry Water, July 2-4. Operation Dry Water is a weekend of education and enforcement about the dangers of impaired boating throughout the state.
The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity. The TWRA is teaming with the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Operation Dry Water was started by the NASBLA in 2009. It has been a highly successful campaign drawing public attention to the dangers of boating under the influence (BUI).
The TWRA will be on heightened alert for boating under the influence infractions. Over the course of the July 4th holiday, law enforcement officers will also be working to increase public awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, for both operators and passengers. Boaters will notice an overall increase in officer patrols on the water. The combined efforts of the participating law enforcement agencies will result in the removal of impaired operators from our state’s waterways, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for boaters.
“Our state suffers boating incidents and tragedies each year that could have been avoided if it weren’t for the presence of drugs or alcohol,” said Cpt. Matt Majors, TWRA Boating Investigator. “Our goal is to protect those in the communities we serve and to ensure that recreational boaters, paddlers, fishermen, and others who visit our waters are able to enjoy their time with family and friends safely. Our Agency is joining all states and U.S. territories to do our part in helping keep boaters safe and preventing incidents caused by boating under the influence.”
During Operation Dry Water in 2021, there were six serious injury boating-related incidents. There were 21 boating under the BUI arrests made across Tennessee. Thirteen of the BUI arrests came in TWRA Region II (Middle Tennessee area). In addition to the serious injury incidents, seven property damage incidents were reported.
Operating a boat with a Blood Alcohol Content of .08 percent or higher is illegal in Tennessee, the same as operating a motor vehicle. Penalties may include fines, jail, boat impoundment and the loss of boat driving privileges.
Alcohol use is the leading contributing factor in recreational boater deaths. Sun, wind, noise, vibration, and motion intensify the effects of alcohol, drugs, and some medications.
CHS volleyball announces alumnae day
Coffee County Central High School volleyball program has announced an alumnae celebration for this fall.
All alum planning to attend should RSVP coach Andrew Taylor at taylora@k12coffee.net.
The event will be Thursday, Sept. 22. Appetizers will be provided at 5:30 p.m. and the Lady Raiders will take on Warren County at 6 p.m. for the alum to watch.
Free admission for all Lady Raider alumnae.
Birthdays – June 28
Birthdays:
Matt Vinson – 30 – Pizza Winner!
Mary Jones – 75
Anniversaries:
Matt & Brandy Vinson – 25 Years
Sandra Darlene Winton
Sandra Darlene Winton of Tullahoma passed this life on Monday, June 27, 2022, at her residence at the age of 80. Funeral services are scheduled at 11 AM on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 AM until service time.
Sandra was the daughter of the late, Burton Lawson and Bessie Montgomery Lawson.
In addition to parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Mack Winton.
She is survived by her children, Karen Kennedy (James Randy), Brian Winton and Syrena Dilley; grandchildren, Brandy Duke (Kevin), Brooke Loomes, Bradley Kennedy (Kayla), Joshua Winton, Jennifer Prosser (Jared), Kurt Dilley (Jordan) and Sarah Bailey (Andrew); great-grandchildren, Katelyn Winton, Addison Loomes, Shyanne Loomes, Fallon Kennedy, Landen Kennedy, Dawson Dilley, Piper Dilley, Justin Mines Jr., Jayson Mines, Braelyn Bailey, Bentley Bailey, Marleigh Bailey and Mackenzie Duke.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Blue Raider Blitz to make stop in Manchester at Boskeys Grille
Middle Tennessee Athletics is excited once again to host the Blue Raider Blitz, a summer caravan that will blanket the mid-state July 20-28.
The Blitz will be a way for fans of all ages to engage with Blue Raider football as the team prepares for the 2022 season. Members of the football coaching staff and a few head coaches from other sports will be at each location.
Last summer, Blue Raider Blitz stopped at seven locations over four days, seeing hundreds of fans a day. This year will be no different as we have expanded to new towns to engage with our fan base and show our appreciation.
Season ticket information, posters, contests, prize giveaways and appearances by the spirit squads and Lightning will highlight most of the events. Fans can also purchase 2022 Blue Raider Football season tickets at each stop.
Mark these dates and locations on your calendar. Stay tuned to GoBlueRaiders.com for information on how to RSVP for free food and drinks.
Wednesday, July 20
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Franklin, TN | Party Fowl
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Nashville, TN | The Listening Room
Thursday, July 21
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Manchester, TN | Boskey’s Grille at Willowbrook Golf Course
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Smyrna, TN | Lee Victory Park
Monday, July 25
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Mt. Juliet, TN | The Pub – CP Between the Lakes
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Shelbyville, TN | Bedford County Courthouse Square
Thursday, July 28
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Murfreesboro, TN | Cannonsburgh Village