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New Union Elementary 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

New Union Elementary Honor Roll Q2 2020-2021

3rd grade

Gold Honor Roll Jacob Baker, Eric Beltran, Audrey Keele, Emma Still, Abbey Williams

Silver Honor Roll- Andrew Boles, Elijah Cooper, Ben Crabtree, Myla Dodd, Aylin Garcia, Jimena Portillo, Aiden Reynolds                                 

Bronze Honor Roll- Sophia Aquino, L.T. Carney, Layla Childress, Maggie Farmer, Amir Gonzales, Asashi Hernandez, Karolynn Meadows, Hunter Morris, Jaxon Taylor, Gabriel Womack

4th grade

Gold Honor Roll- Rylan Abellana, Victoria Alonso, Isaac Barnes, Hayden Boyette, Olivia Bryan, Kanon Creek, Charleigh Gannon, Taley Hardin, Easton Hinson, Brylyn McAdams, Keyla Morales, Jenslee Nogodula, Holly Norton, Anna Prince, Avery Pruitt, Jaxon Pruitt, Kinsley Pruitt, Genna Sadler, McKenzie Shelton, Ben Stark, Karaline Sudberry

Silver Honor Roll- Ada Bradley, Harper Crosslin, Penelope Gonzales, Phoenix Jones, Tucker Linzey, Dastan Manlosa, Myles McIntosh, Nora Tabor, Jocelyn West

Bronze Honor Roll- Cason Abed, Alyssa Bowen, Kinley Butcher, Dax Carney, Addison Hasty, Cooper Hinson, Annabelle Keith, Anna Louie Robertson, Chey Seagroves, Bryce Spencer, Markus Walden, Keira Mae Wilson

5th grade

Gold Honor Roll- Will Barlow, Luke Baskin, Tanner Daugherty, Kasen Edwards, Nyree Eisenga, Alfonso Escalante, Addison Farris, Jude Golembiewski, Ian Gluck, Sam Hockett, Riley Keele, Gianna Keener, Thomas Keith, Cameron Kerr, Marshall Massey, Levi McBride, Mason McNeely, Audie Nicoll, Kimora Price, Illeana Reynolds, Jack Roberts, Katty Rodriguez, Isabelle Saner, Gavin Smith

Silver Honor Roll- William Cooper, Bridger Gray, Hayleigh Harris, Mason Hastings

Bronze Honor Roll- Eva Fults, Elijah Hensley, Ava Kelley, Xander Meeks, Maxwell Obunge, Madison Qualls, Sacheryn Rodriguez, Jackson Sanzi, Landyn Stiefel, Sarah Uselton, Angel Whitfield, Ashlynn Wilson

34 million fewer Americans to travel this holiday season, AAA predicts

AAA Travel expects the vast majority of Americans to stay home this holiday season. Public health concerns and travel guidance are influencing their decisions not to travel over the year-end holidays, a period that typically sees high demand for vacations.

While AAA expects at least 34 million fewer travelers compared to last year’s holiday season, as many as 84.5 million Americans may still travel from Dec. 23 through Jan. 3, a decline in travel of at least 29%. In Tennessee, the expectation is that 2 million Tennesseans may still travel – a decline in travel of 28.4%.

“While Thanksgiving is traditionally spent gathering with friends and family, the year-end holidays are when Americans often venture out for longer, more elaborate vacations. That will not be the case this year,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Public health concerns, official guidance not to travel, and an overall decline in consumer sentiment have encouraged the vast majority of Americans to stay home for the holidays.”

Based on mid-October travel forecast models, AAA expected up to 50 million people would travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, which would have been a decline of 10% from 2019. While final Thanksgiving travel numbers are not yet available, AAA expects the decline to be closer to 15–20%, as the CDC and state and local authorities advised against holiday travel.

Holiday travelers are continuing to take a wait-and-see approach to their travel decisions. With COVID 19 cases steadily increasing this month, the expected continued rise will likely prompt some Americans to make last minute decisions to not follow through with upcoming travel plans, which was the trend during the lead up to Thanksgiving.

James William Gann Jr

James William Gann Jr, formerly of Tullahoma passed this life on Wednesday,
December 9, 2020 at the age of 39.  Graveside Services are scheduled for
Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 12 PM at Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation with
the family will be from 11 AM – 12 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.

James was born in Nashville, the son of the late James William Gann Sr. and
the late of Sharon Hendricks Gann. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by brother, James Gann III.

He is survived by his daughters, Shakira Gann of Lynchburg and Courtney and
Cherish Gann, both of Hillsboro; sisters, Tabitha Brady (Rocky) of LA,
Sharon Rene Gann of Tullahoma and Jamie Lowe (Bobby) of LA; two
grandchildren, Rosalee and Izlah; family friend, Kristen Rhoton of
Hillsboro and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bradley T. Brake

Bradley T. Brake, age 94 of Manchester, TN passed from this life at his home after an extended illness on Saturday, December 12, 2020.  Born in Eatonton, GA, Putnam County, of July 3, 1926.  Bradley was one of twelve children and was the last surviving child.

Bradley, or B.T. as known to his Georgia family, was a faithful and active member of the Bell Springs United Methodist Church.  He loved God, his family, and his little dogs Rex and Rusty.  He served in the National Guard and he retired from AEDC after 30 years.  He also was a long time Ham radio operator and an FCC examiner for many years.  He loved working on electronics after he retired and could fix most anything.  Brad was up to just about any task, and especially liked helping people.

He is survived by his loving wife, Madge, and they recently celebrated their 75th anniversary.

Survived by two sons, Warren (Gail) Brake of Calhoun, GA, Edwin (Peggy) Brake of Morrison, TN, and one daughter Carol (Charlie) Cox of Manchester, TN.

Six grandchildren, Crystal Brake, Jennifer Brake, Wendy Stucky, Elizabeth (Tony) Lockhart, Stephanie Hudgens and Shaina Cox.

One great-grandchild, Samantha Stucky and one great-great-grandchild Sophia Stucky.

Host of nephews and nieces and a very special friend, Fran Peacock.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, December 14, 2020, at Fredonia Cemetery in Manchester, TN.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests for donations to be made to Bell Springs United Methodist Church Building Fund, 9607 Murfreesboro Highway, Manchester, TN in the Noah Community, or charity of your choice.

Red Raiders

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders bounce back big, destroy Warren County

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders bounce back big, destroy Warren County

Lady Raider senior Bella Vinson scored 27 points for CHS in a 66-22 win over Warren County Thursday night. — Photo by Holly Peterson, Thunder Radio Losing basketball games doesn’t set well with the Central High School Lady Raiders. Warren County learned that the hard way Thursday night at Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gymnasium in Manchester. Bella Vinson stroked 27 points through the net and two other Lady Raiders reached double figures in a...

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders dominate second half, drop Blackman

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders dominate second half, drop Blackman

Red Raider senior C J Anthony (no. 3) draws a charge on the defensive end of the floor Tuesday night against Blackman. Anthony played his most complete game of the season and finished with 16 points for CHS. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson The Red Raider basketball boys have put together pieces of good games through their first four. On Tuesday night against Blackman, it all came together. Coffee County took a...

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Slow start dooms Lady Raiders in loss to Blackman

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Slow start dooms Lady Raiders in loss to Blackman

Coffee County junior Elli Chumley is fouled hard on her way to the basket Tuesday night. Chumley finished the game with 10 points. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson Coffee County’s Lady Raider basketball team has either dominated every game or found a way to scrape together a win all season. That is until Tuesday night in Manchester. Blackman, widely considered one of the top three teams in the state of Tennessee, came...

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High School Basketball coaches show launches Dec. 2 on Thunder Radio

High School Basketball coaches show launches Dec. 2 on Thunder Radio

Thunder Radio is excited to announce the launch of The Basketball Coaches Show (Financed by First Bank of Manchester). The weekly show will air live from Praters BBQ in Manchester from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, beginning on Dec. 2. The show will feature Central High School Lady Raider head coach Joe Pat Cope and CHS Red Raider head coach Micah Williams, along with different players, assistant coaches and special guests from week to week....

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders cruise to 61-37 win in Thanksgiving Classic

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders cruise to 61-37 win in Thanksgiving Classic

Red Raider John Dobson (no. 20) pokes the ball away from PCA’s Max McMurry for a steal Friday afternoon in Woodbury. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson Coffee County’s basketball Red Raiders are now 2-2 on the season. In a game you heard live on Thunder Radio, the Raiders got points from 10 different players on Friday afternoon in Woodbury and dominated in the paint to cruise to a 61-37 win over Providence...

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders blowout Moore County, move to 4-0

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders blowout Moore County, move to 4-0

CHS junior Elli Chumley moves the ball past a defender Tuesday night, Nov. 24, 2020 against White County. On Wednesday, Nov. 25, Chumley scored the first 7 points of the game against Moore County and was named Stone Fort Mortgage Player of the game by Thunder Radio. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson. One night after a thrilling overtime victory over White County, the Central High School Lady Raiders were back on the...

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BIG TIME BELLA: Lady Raiders mount improbable comeback, beat White County in OT

BIG TIME BELLA: Lady Raiders mount improbable comeback, beat White County in OT

Lady Raider senior Bella Vinson (right) wins the tip in overtime Tuesday night against White County. Vinson exploded for 21 of her 23 points in the second half, including a game-tying three pointer as time ran out in regulation and four crucial free throws in overtime. (Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson) Big moments are for big players. And none are too big for Bella. Coffee County Central’s Bella Vinson drained a 3-pointer with...

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders can’t stop Slatten, fall to Warriors

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders can’t stop Slatten, fall to Warriors

Red Raider junior Connor Shemwell scored 14 points for CHS Tuesday night and was named Stone Fort Mortgage Player of the Game by Thunder Radio. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson. Red Raider head coach Micah Williams knew that stopping Warrior senior Grant Slatten would be a tough task Tuesday night. Unfortunately for the Raiders, it was simply not doable. Slatten, a senior Ole Miss signee, ripped off 39 points to lead the...

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders to host White County Tuesday night

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders to host White County Tuesday night

The Coffee County Central Lady Raiders and Red Raiders will be at Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gymnasium Tuesday night to take on the Warriors and Warriorettes of White County High School in two highly -anticipated matchups. The girls tip at 6 p.m. with the boys to follow. The Lady Raiders enter the game 2-0 and the Red Raidres 1-1. Those wishing to attend the games will need to purchase digital tickets at gofan.co. You...

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders hold off late Lion rally, pick up first win

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders hold off late Lion rally, pick up first win

Red Raider senior Kyle Farless drives the baseline against the Cannon County Lions on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Farless finished with six points for the Raiders. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson Coffee County got the buckets when it needed them and held off a late Cannon County Saturday night in Manchester. Trenton Scrivnor hit a pair of big 3-pointers in the third quarter and Jaxon Vaughn rattled off six free throws down...

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders bounce back big, destroy Warren County

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders bounce back big, destroy Warren County

Lady Raider senior Bella Vinson scored 27 points for CHS in a 66-22 win over Warren County Thursday night. — Photo by Holly Peterson, Thunder Radio Losing basketball games doesn’t set well with the Central High School Lady Raiders. Warren County learned that the hard way Thursday night at Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gymnasium in Manchester. Bella Vinson stroked 27 points through the net and two other Lady Raiders reached double figures in a...

read more
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders dominate second half, drop Blackman

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders dominate second half, drop Blackman

Red Raider senior C J Anthony (no. 3) draws a charge on the defensive end of the floor Tuesday night against Blackman. Anthony played his most complete game of the season and finished with 16 points for CHS. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson The Red Raider basketball boys have put together pieces of good games through their first four. On Tuesday night against Blackman, it all came together. Coffee County took a...

read more
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Slow start dooms Lady Raiders in loss to Blackman

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Slow start dooms Lady Raiders in loss to Blackman

Coffee County junior Elli Chumley is fouled hard on her way to the basket Tuesday night. Chumley finished the game with 10 points. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson Coffee County’s Lady Raider basketball team has either dominated every game or found a way to scrape together a win all season. That is until Tuesday night in Manchester. Blackman, widely considered one of the top three teams in the state of Tennessee, came...

read more
High School Basketball coaches show launches Dec. 2 on Thunder Radio

High School Basketball coaches show launches Dec. 2 on Thunder Radio

Thunder Radio is excited to announce the launch of The Basketball Coaches Show (Financed by First Bank of Manchester). The weekly show will air live from Praters BBQ in Manchester from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, beginning on Dec. 2. The show will feature Central High School Lady Raider head coach Joe Pat Cope and CHS Red Raider head coach Micah Williams, along with different players, assistant coaches and special guests from week to week....

read more
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders cruise to 61-37 win in Thanksgiving Classic

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders cruise to 61-37 win in Thanksgiving Classic

Red Raider John Dobson (no. 20) pokes the ball away from PCA’s Max McMurry for a steal Friday afternoon in Woodbury. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson Coffee County’s basketball Red Raiders are now 2-2 on the season. In a game you heard live on Thunder Radio, the Raiders got points from 10 different players on Friday afternoon in Woodbury and dominated in the paint to cruise to a 61-37 win over Providence...

read more
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders blowout Moore County, move to 4-0

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders blowout Moore County, move to 4-0

CHS junior Elli Chumley moves the ball past a defender Tuesday night, Nov. 24, 2020 against White County. On Wednesday, Nov. 25, Chumley scored the first 7 points of the game against Moore County and was named Stone Fort Mortgage Player of the game by Thunder Radio. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson. One night after a thrilling overtime victory over White County, the Central High School Lady Raiders were back on the...

read more
BIG TIME BELLA: Lady Raiders mount improbable comeback, beat White County in OT

BIG TIME BELLA: Lady Raiders mount improbable comeback, beat White County in OT

Lady Raider senior Bella Vinson (right) wins the tip in overtime Tuesday night against White County. Vinson exploded for 21 of her 23 points in the second half, including a game-tying three pointer as time ran out in regulation and four crucial free throws in overtime. (Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson) Big moments are for big players. And none are too big for Bella. Coffee County Central’s Bella Vinson drained a 3-pointer with...

read more
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders can’t stop Slatten, fall to Warriors

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders can’t stop Slatten, fall to Warriors

Red Raider junior Connor Shemwell scored 14 points for CHS Tuesday night and was named Stone Fort Mortgage Player of the Game by Thunder Radio. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson. Red Raider head coach Micah Williams knew that stopping Warrior senior Grant Slatten would be a tough task Tuesday night. Unfortunately for the Raiders, it was simply not doable. Slatten, a senior Ole Miss signee, ripped off 39 points to lead the...

read more
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders to host White County Tuesday night

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders to host White County Tuesday night

The Coffee County Central Lady Raiders and Red Raiders will be at Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gymnasium Tuesday night to take on the Warriors and Warriorettes of White County High School in two highly -anticipated matchups. The girls tip at 6 p.m. with the boys to follow. The Lady Raiders enter the game 2-0 and the Red Raidres 1-1. Those wishing to attend the games will need to purchase digital tickets at gofan.co. You...

read more
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders hold off late Lion rally, pick up first win

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Raiders hold off late Lion rally, pick up first win

Red Raider senior Kyle Farless drives the baseline against the Cannon County Lions on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Farless finished with six points for the Raiders. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson Coffee County got the buckets when it needed them and held off a late Cannon County Saturday night in Manchester. Trenton Scrivnor hit a pair of big 3-pointers in the third quarter and Jaxon Vaughn rattled off six free throws down...

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CHS, CCRA won’t have semester exams due to loss of instruction time

Coffee County Central High School announced Tuesday that the school will not administer semester exams at the end of the first semester.

December 15-18, which were scheduled to be exam days, will now be regular school days for students.
The school cited COVID-19 related circumstances and the loss of teacher instructional time with students as the reason for bypassing the tests.

Coffee County Raider Academy will also not have first semester exams.

Gerald “Jerry” James Fox

Mr. Gerald “Jerry” James Fox, age 82, of Hillsboro, passed suddenly from this life on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at his residence.  Jerry was born in Hawkrun, PA on March 13, 1938, the son of the late Paul and Helen Fox.  He was a retired United States Air Force Veteran, serving for 28 years.  Jerry enjoyed going hunting, fishing, and camping with his kids.  He was a handyman that could fix anything given to him.  Jerry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

In addition to his parents, Jerry is also preceded in death by one sister, Gail Harvey.  He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Janet Fox; one son, AJ Fox (Kendra Tosh); one daughter, Renee Fox; two grandsons, Braxton and Brantley Fox.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Fox family.

www.manchesterfuneralhome.com 

Janice Gail Johnson

Janice Gail Johnson of Winchester passed this life on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the age of 72. There are no services scheduled at this time.

She is survived by sons, Stevie Childers and Tony Johnson; brother, Phillip Sons; sister, Audrey Mead; and grandson Matthew Yates.

Please visit our website at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com to leave online condolences. Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kathie Houser

 Kathie Houser of Tullahoma passed this life on Tuesday, September 1, 2020
at her residence at the age of 71 years. Funeral Services are scheduled for
Friday, September 4, 2020 at 1 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with
burial to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive
friends from 5-8 PM on Thursday, September 3 at Daves-Culbertson Funeral
Home.

Kathie, a native of Warren, OH, was the daughter of the late Edward and
Betty Hardwick Silva. She was a member of Kings Cross Church and was very
committed to her faith. Kathie was a teacher. She enjoyed spending time
with her family as well as gardening, decorating and reading. She loved
animals, especially her dog, Penny. She was a member of the Tullahoma
Women’s Club and served as the recording secretary. She was a substitute
teacher in Tullahoma and taught English as a second language at First
Baptist Church. She was also an avid AL Football fan.

She is survived by her husband, Len Houser of Tullahoma; daughters, Deborah
Potter (Clay) of Park City, Emily Cox (Jamie) of Nashville and Lindsey
Morgan (Eric) of Tullahoma; grandchildren, Logan Morgan of Manchester,
Haley Morgan (Jeff) of Manchester, Katy Potter of Park City, Jimmy Speegle
(Miranda) of Hermitage and Zoe and Henry Morgan, both of Tullahoma and
great grandchildren, Xavier and Loki Speegle and Harrison Morgan.

Please visit our website at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com to leave
online condolences. Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.

3/16/20 – Jerry Lee Reed

A visitation for Jerry Lee Reed, age 44 of Manchester, will be held on Monday, March 16, 2020 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Coffee County Funeral Chapel.

Jerry was born in Pennsylvania on March 11, 1976. He was a family man that enjoyed spending time with his wife and children. Jerry was a skilled mechanic and found joy working on his truck. He loved going sight-seeing, exploring in nature and traveling.
Jerry is preceded in death by his brother, Timmy Caldwell. He is survived by his loving wife and partner of 22 years, Angel Reed; sons, Justin Reed, Jerry Reed, Jr.; step-sons, Jared Floyd, Brandon Bowers; daughters, Chelsea Floyd, Brittany Reed, Charlotte Reed; father, Jerry Preston Reed (Tammy); mother, Jennifer Caldwell (Randy); brothers, Nathan Reed, Preston Reed; sisters, Nicolalee, Becky, Cassie, Krystal; many friends and extended family.

Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Reed family.