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SIMMONS

Vivian Mercedes Simmons, 86, passed away Dec. 5, 2025. Vivian is preceded in death by her parents, Stan and Sue Hurst; husband, Marvin Simmons; daughter, Vikki Leeman; brother, Stanley Hurst. Survived by children; Jennifer Milhoan (spouse) Alan Milhoan,  Tim Simmons…

RIDDLE

 Charles Gregory “Greg” Riddle, of Lynchburg, passed away on Dec. 9, 2025. A celebration of his life was held on Friday, Dec. 12, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home. A private burial  took place at Lynchburg…

KEELE

Billy Wayne Keele, age 84, passed from this life Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at his residence.  Keele was born in Manchester, to his late parents Bart Keele and Lola Williams Keele. He worked as a farmer for most of his…

Coffee County celebrates Wreaths Across America Day

Matthew Burnette, Staff Writer Crowds gathered at various locations on Dec. 13 to celebrate Wreaths Across America Day in Coffee County. Ceremonies were held on the Manchester Square, Hurricane Grove Cemetery and Fredonia Cemetery in Manchester, Maplewood Cemetery and Oakwood…

Pharmacovigilance World 2026 Conference

We are delighted to welcome you to the Pharmacovigilance World 2026, and we are confident that your active participation will contribute to the advancement of drug safety practices. Together, let us strive towards a safer and more vigilant healthcare system…

CHS basketball takes down Fayetteville City

B Coffee County’s boys’ and girls’ basketball teams were back at Joe Frank Patch Gymnasium Friday night, welcoming Fayetteville City for a doubleheader. Just as they had on the road on Nov. 25, the Red Raiders and Lady Raiders completed…