Mr. Hubert Antoine Hendon, age 81 of Winchester, Tennessee passed away, Friday, May 29, 2015 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 5 at 9:30 AM at the New Hope Church of God in Christ in Cowan with Superintendent Willie L. Bonner Jr. officiating.

Burial will follow at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be Friday, June 5 from 9 AM until service time..

Hubert was born in Estill Springs to the late George and Owene Moss Hendon. After their death, he went to live with his grandmother and later was adopted by Daisy McGhee. In 1985 he met and married his soul mate, Nona Mae Hendon.

He was a very active, faithful member of the New Hope Church of God in Christ in Cowan serving as President of the Sunday night YPWW service. He also proudly served on the Usher Board. These appointments were reflective of his free-hearted, giving nature -especially when it came to his family.
During his career, Hubert was known for his culinary skills. He was the best Chef in the world! No one can match him in making a cobbler! His many pastimes include spending time with family, reading his bible, cooking, grilling fishing, hunting, football ~ the Colts, and gardening. Some of his favorite music included “Killing Me Softly” by Roberta Flack and almost any music by gospel singer Rance Allen.

In April of 1951 Hubert joined the United States Military where he served his country proudly. While serving, he received several medals and honors that included two purple hearts.

He was preceded in death by thirteen siblings: Sisters: Christine, Pearline, Georgia, Beatrice, Maude; and Brothers: Edward, Son, James, William, Robert, Clauis, Vernon. He was also preceded in death by one son: Antwain Hendon.

He leaves to mourn his home going, a very devoted wife, Nona Mae Hendon of Winchester; two daughters: Vicki Hendon Washington (Kenny) of Indianapolis, Shaquanta Massengill (Garry) of Murfreesboro; three sons: Ricky Hendon of Chicago, Andre Hendon of Indianapolis, and Marriano Hendon of Winchester; Four sister in laws: Patricia Jelks (Roger) of Winchester, Vanessa Richardson (Roderick) of Smyrna, and Shannon Burks of Murfreesboro, One brother in law: Millard Burks of Murfreesboro; twelve grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Daves-Culberston  Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

P. Louise Freeze, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away May 28, 2015 at her residence.

She was born June 16, 1932 in Manchester, TN to W.L. Bowden and Laura (Cunningham) Bowden.

Survivors include her son, Dwight Freeze of Manchester; daughters, Susan “Sandy” Bowman of New Whiteland, IN, and Lisa Kuntz of Shelbyville; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and sister, Eiva Sellars of Manchester.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and companion, Frank Persell.

She retired from Bank One in 1996 after 20 years of service as supervisor in the armored car division.

She attended Mt. Pleasant Christian Church.

Ms. Freeze was a member of VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Post 70 and Moose 17.

She loved gardening, reading, dancing and feeding her friendly animals.

Visitation will be Sunday, May 31, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service & Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, with American Legion Auxiliary Rites conducted at 7 p.m.

Funeral services will be Monday, June 1, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Dennis Hirschauer officiating.

Burial will be in Forest HIll Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary.

Funeral directors Greg, Sheila and Stuart Parks are honored to serve the Freeze family.

Bill Pless was born and raised in Marble Plains and attended Marble Plains Methodist Church as a young child.

He was a 1947 graduate of Tullahoma High School, where he excelled at playing football, baseball, and basketball for 3 years. Bill attended Austin Peay State University on a football scholarship from 1948-1950. Desiring to serve his country, Bill joined the United States Army and served as a U.S. Army Corporal from 1951-1953 during which time he enjoyed several assignments in Colorado and Alaska.

Returning to his native Tullahoma, Bill began a 45-year career in the hardwood lumber industry working with Crouch Lumber Company and later founding Pless Lumber Company. Many friendships and acquantinces were established as Bill traveled the area buying timber.

Loving the outdoors, Bill was an avid quail hunter and horseman. He collected guns as a hobby. Bill cherished the later years when he built a home on Rock Creek, the home place property of his grandparents. Finding joy in sharing time with family and friends, Bill was always proud to open his home for family reunions and social entertaining.

Bill was a devoted son, father, and grandfather. He loved his family and was loved in return by many whom he considered family. Bill was a member of Masonic Lodge #262. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Houston and Nora Pless; brother, Bruce Pless; nephew Vance Pless; and great-nephew, Micah Pless. Additionally preceding him is his children’s mother, Martha Jane Crouch Pless.

Family members survivng who will cherish his memories are his children, Emily (Alan) Sweeton of Tullahoma, Charlie Pless of Houston, TX, and David Pless of Tullahoma; seven grandchildren who will remember “Papa” are Beth (Colle), Matt, Anne, Amy, Joe (Karen), Houston, and William; great-grandchildren who survive, Houston, Hunter, Campbell, Brody, Paris, and Whit. Bill is also survived by his sister, Vernie Hale Hastings of Tullahoma; brother, Ray Pless of Wallops Island, VA; and sister-in-law, Gloria Pless of Tullahoma. A host of neices and nephews survive who all have fond membies of “Uncle Bill”.

Visitation will be held Sunday, May 31 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Kilgore Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will take place Monday, June 1 at 11:30 am in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Hice of Marble Plains Baptist Church, Pastor Chad Conn, and son David Pless officiating.

Burial with military honors will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

For those who wish, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 220 Great Circle Rd. #134, Nashville, TN 37228, or the charity of your choice.

The children and family of Bill Pless wish to acknowledge the staff of the Life Care Center of Tullahoma and extend a heartfelt thank you for the genuine care and concern shown during Bill’s stay at their facility.

Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Charlotte W. York, age 73 of Normandy, Tennessee passed away Friday, May 29th, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, June 1, at 2:00 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Chapel with burial to follow at Smith’s Chapel Cemetery in Moore County.

Visitation with the family will be Sunday, May 31, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.

Mrs. York, a native of Moore County, Tennessee, was the daughter of the late Elijah Ward and Maggie Tucker.

She was seamstress at Genesco & Tennessee Apparel. Mrs. York was a member of College Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and helping others. She was always wanting to do something for someone else.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Montgomery and Hazel Burton.

Mrs. York is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, David York; one son, Bobby Hill of Normandy; three daughters, Wanda Smith and husband Tommy of Booneville, Lisa Strickland and husband Danny of Manchester and Alice Brady and husband Mark of Tullahoma; two sisters, Bernice Finney and husband Gordon of Estill Springs and Rebecca Denby and husband John of Tullahoma; nine grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Charlotte also leaves many special friends.

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Jonathan Micah Esslinger, age 31 of Manchester, Tennessee passed from this life on Friday, May 29, 2015.

Micah was preceded in death by his grandparents, Howard and Geneva Esslinger, and cousin, Chandler Mitchell.

He is survived by his parents, Robert “Bob” and Lana Esslinger, one brother, Matthew Esslinger and wife Emily who was his “chosen sister” of Manchester, Tennessee, nephew Landon Esslinger of Manchester, Tennessee, grandparents, Thomas Moon and wife Carolyn of Gadsden, Alabama, three aunts, Sherry Harris of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Melissa Mitchell of Augusta, Georgia, Carol Williams of Birmingham, Alabama, one uncle, Richard Moon of Gadsden, Alabama, six cousins, Lauren Hollingsworth and husband John of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Kathryn Gulledge, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mckinlee Mitchell of Augusta, Georgia, Pierce Mitchell of Augusta, Georgia, Mandy Vann of Birmingham, Alabama, and Meghan Vann of Birmingham, Alabama.

Micah attended the World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He was employed at Bridgestone for almost ten years. He enjoyed playing piano and guitar and listening to music. Micah was a student at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and he was known to be the biggest fan of Luke Bryan. He liked to hunt and fish but one of his biggest loves in life was being uncle Mickie and spending time with his nephew Landon. Micah treasured time with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Services for J. Micah Esslinger will be conducted on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Pastor Brandon Stutts officiating.

Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Tullahoma, Tennessee.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 1, 2015 from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel, Manchester, Tennessee.

COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY OF J. MICAH ESSLINGER.