Payne, Glenis Nelson, of Tullahoma passed this life on Wednesday,
February 3rd, 2016 at Harton Regional Medical Center at the age of 79.
Mr. Payne was born in Franklin Co. to the late James W. and Reba Linda
Floyd Payne. During his life Mr. Payne worked as a carpenter for C&H
Commercial, was a self-employed cabinet maker, and was a Freemason. In
addition to his parents, Mr. Payne is preceded in death by two sons,
Nelson Payne and Johnny Short; one daughter, Sylvia Maxwell; three
brothers, Bill, Marlin, and James Payne; and one granddaughter, Stephanie
Short. He is survived by his wife Opal Boyd Payne of Tullahoma; one
daughter, Sarah Williams of Pisgah, AL; one son, Wayne Short of
Tullahoma; seven grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Visitation for Mr. Payne will be held on Friday, February 5th, 2016 from
5:00-8:00pm at Kilgore Funeral Home. Funeral services with Masonic Rites
will take place Saturday, February 6th, 2016 at 11:00am in the Kilgore
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in
Tullahoma.

Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John Eddie Derryberry passed away on February 3 at his home after a series of illnesses over recent years. Born August 3, 1938 in Lewisburg, Tennessee, Eddie was the only child of the late George Freddie Derryberry and Elizabeth Andrews Derryberry. He was the grandson of the late Bennie and Mamie Derryberry and John and Josie May Andrews.

Eddie graduated from Marshall County High School and served in the United States Navy. He was married to the former Dorothy Jean Harrison.

He was the third generation owner of Lewisburg Plumbing and Heating. He built and operated the first car wash in Lewisburg and owned and operated Ed’s Hardware. As an accomplished pilot, Eddie enjoyed flying the family to many outings. A love politics called him to be appointed to the unexpired term of a sitting mayor of Lewisburg. He completed that term and was elected to two additional terms before becoming city manager. His ability to work across party lines was evident as he was a Republican serving in a largely Democratic region of the state. He also served as president of the Tennessee Municipal League and was a member of the National League of Cities.

Eddie and Jean retired to Monteagle Mountain 17 years ago where they enjoyed a love of their new community, new friends and a way of life that both enjoyed to its’ fullest. Continuing his love of public service, Eddie was appointed to serve on the town of Monteagle’s Planning Commission as well as the Marion County Board of Equalization. He was a Master Mason of the Scottish Rite and a member of the Al Menah Shrine Temple of Nashville. He enjoyed serving several years as a member of the organization’s motor corps.

Eddie was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in South Pittsburg, Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and parents. In addition to his wife Jean, Eddie is survived by his son Andrew (Andy), and wife Robin Derryberry of Chattanooga; daughter Scarlet Massey, and grandchildren, Tristan Alexander and Summer Olivia Massey of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He is also survived by his shadow and best dog ever, Chicky.

The family will receive friends and family at Cumberland Funeral Home located on Monteagle on Friday, February 5 from 5 – 8:30 p.m. (CST). A graveside service will be held on Saturday at the Lone Oak Cemetery in Lewisburg, Tennessee at 2:00 p.m. (CST).

The family would like to thank numerous friends and neighbors who’ve done so much to support Eddie and Jean during this difficult time. From the guys at Hardee’s and their morning gatherings to the many friends who’ve offered support and encouragement during his last days, Eddie was truly blessed to have the love and friendship of so many.

Arrangements are by Cumberland Funeral Home

Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Loraine Rigney, age 95, of Manchester, TN
will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Coffee County
Funeral Chapel with Bro. Kip Green and Bro. Paul Cagle officiating.
Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the
family will be from 11:00 AM until time of service on Friday at the
funeral home. Mrs. Rigney passed away Tuesday afternoon at St. Thomas
Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN, surrounded by her loving family.

Opal was born in Manchester, TN, the daughter of the late David and Elsie
Bush Gilley. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. View Church of
Christ. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, always had flowers, was a
Christian lady, and loved her granddaughters and great granddaughters.

In addition to her parents, Opal was also preceded in death by her loving
husband of 50 years, Alton Rigney; three brothers, Clarence, Wayne, and
Austin Gilley; and one sister, Florance Gowen. She is survived by one
son, Foy Rigney and his wife, Charlene of Manchester; two granddaughters,
Ericka (Kelly) Readhimer and Emily (Matt) Cagle; and two great
granddaughters, Tatum Readhimer and Megan Cagle.

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE RIGNEY FAMILY

Charles Edward Haynes formerly of Tullahoma, passed this life on
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016 at Alive Hospice in Madison, TN at the age
of 87. Mr. Haynes was born in Franklin County to the late Ernest and
Edith Pless Haynes. During his life he worked as a Lineman for the
Tullahoma Utilities Board, and was also a retired employee of Batesville
Casket Co. He was also a longtime member of The church of Christ at Cedar
Lane. In addition to his parents, Mr. Haynes is preceded in death by his
wife, Bessie Weddington Haynes, and three brothers, Ernest Jr., Aubrey,
and Robert Haynes. He is survived by one son, Dean Haynes and his wife
Kim of Goodlettsville; one sister, Katie Ruth Hensley of Lakeland, FL;
and three grandchildren, Parker Haynes and his wife Ashley of Nashville,
Zack Haynes and his wife Tiffany of Henderson, and Cara Haynes of
Goodlettsville. Visitation for Mr. Haynes will be held on Friday,
February 5th, 2016 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 12:00-2:00pm with funeral
services to immediately follow at 2:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial will follow at Hoover’s Grove Cemetery in Moore County.

Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jerald Sutton Damron Jr, age 54, formerly of Tullahoma, passed away,
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Stone Crest Medical Center in Smyrna. Funeral
Services are scheduled for Saturday, February 6 at 10 AM at
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to follow at Rose Hill Memorial
Gardens. Visitation with the family will be Friday, February 5 from 5 – 8
PM.

A native of Tullahoma, he was the son of the late Jerald S and Nancy Riley
Damron. He was a graduate of Sam Houston High School in Arlington, TX. and
was a member of Wesley Heights Methodist Church. Jerald had worked at both
Kroger and Food Lion Grocery Stores as well as Worth Sporting Goods and
Deutsch Industrial Products. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards, WWF
Action Figures and Matchbox and Hot Wheels Cars. He was a member of the
Southern Wheels in Motion Car Club.

He is survived by one brother, Robert Damron and his wife, Celina of
Tullahoma; one sister, Michelle Joann Damron of Nashville; two nephews,
Robert Damron Jr and Nicholas Damron and two nieces, Mariana and Sarah
Damron.

DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

Stella E. Brown Winton, age 68 of Decherd, Tennessee passed away, Monday,
February 1, 2016 at her residence. Funeral Services are scheduled for
Saturday, February 6 at 12 Noon at the New Hope Church of God in Christ,
300 Cowan Street E, Cowan, TN with Pastor Willie E. Bonner officiating.
Burial
will follow at Acklen Memorial Gardens in Decherd, TN. Visitation with the
family will be Saturday from 11 AM until the service time.

A native of Decherd, she was the daughter of the late John L and Lavernia
McFarland Brown. She was a member of the New Hope Church of God in Christ
where she served as an Evangelist. Mrs. Winton loved going to church and
spending time with her family. She was a “kid” at heart and loved
playing
with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had an
infectious love and never meet a stranger.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Harold W. Winton; three brothers, John Jr, Paul and Walter Brown and one
sister, Clarice Burks.

Mrs. Winton is survived by three sons, Wayne L. Winton of Detroit, Jeffrey
A. Winton and his wife, Kristi of Woodhaven, MI, and Troy E. Winton of
Decherd; three daughters, Janice Kennerly of Winchester, Sheila D. Hollis
of Tullahoma and Andrea D. Winton of Arizona; ten brothers, Frank Brown and
his wife, Brenda of Decherd, Samuel Brown of Decherd, Warren Brown of
Winchester, C L Brown and his wife, Diane of Manchester, Eugene Brown of
Michigan, Willie Brown and his wife, Ola Mae of Winchester, Bobby Brown of
Decherd, James Brown and his wife, Sheila of Shelbyville, David Brown of
Detroit and Benny Brown and his wife, Louise of Detroit; three sisters,
Verna Mae Bonner and her husband, Willie Lee of Cowan, Rose Mary Beasley
and her husband, Larry of Decherd and Effie Barnett and her husband, Jimmy
of Cowan; sixteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff of Fresenius Medical Care of
Winchester for their loving care.

ARRANGEMENTS BY DAVES-CULBERTSON FUNERAL HOME