James David Hughes, age 51, of Tullahoma, TN, went to be with Jesus on March 11th at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.

There will be a celebration of his life at 2:00, Sunday, March 15th at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN.

A graveside service will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, David asked that donations be sent to The Wilds Christian Camp so children will be able to attend summer camp. Please let the camp know your donation is in memory of David Hughes. You can contact them at (828) 884-7811.

David was born October 20, 1963 in Decatur, GA to Elinor Gayle McAfee Hughes and the late James Houston Hughes.

His sisters are, Laura (Allan Rudie) of IL, and Amanda (Larry Price) of GA.

David was a devote husband to Gaye Brewster Hughes for their 25 years of marriage. They have four children, Anna (Danilo Vara) of OK, Bethany (Wesley Crews) of NC, Abigail Hughes, and Nathan Hughes who remember their daddy as a loving, God- fearing man and a strong leader who strived for excellence in everything he did.

He was a very talented mechanical engineer at Arnold Engineering Development Center for 25 years. David enjoyed hiking, golfing, and fishing with his family. He served as a song leader, deacon, and Sunday school teacher at Forest Mill Baptist Church. He bravely battled pancreatic cancer for more than 4 years and demonstrated a strong faith in Jesus Christ. His goal in life can be read in Matthew 5:16. He frequently reminded others that life is short and only the things done for the Lord will last.

VISITATION

Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, Tennessee

SERVICE

Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home

BURIAL

Rose Hill Memorial Gardens

Central Funeral Home in  charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Mrs. Vivian Northcutt, age 95 of Manchester will be conducted at 2:00pm, Tuesday, March 17 at the Chapel of Manchester Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Elam officiating.

Burial will follow in the Cypress Gardens Cemetery.

Visitation with the Northcutt family will be from 6 pm until 8 pm, Monday evening at Manchester Funeral Home.

Mrs. Northcutt passed this life Friday, March 13 in Manchester surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Northcutt was born in Viola, Tennessee the daughter of the late Paty and Eileen Gwyn.

She worked for many years as a cook for the family of Dr. Clarence Farrar and was a member of the Lane Street Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Vivian was also preceded in death by her husband, Mack Northcutt, son, Jimmy Northcutt and by a grandson, Sylvester Norman.

Mrs. Northcutt is survived by:

Her daughter- Mrs. Jacqueline Clarke of Manchester
Son- Mr. Henry Clay Osborne of Nashville
Daughter in Law, Mrs. Orrie Mae Northcutt of Manchester
Grandchildren- Jennifer Lillard, Christy Wray
Great Grandchildren-Tashius Pleasant, Shanekka Pleasant, Kristen Wray
Great great grandchildren- Tony and Toniceya Mathis
Niece-Valerie Gwyn and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews
Special friends- Stephanie Brice, Evelyn Maxwell, Edmonia Murray, Dean Tensfield

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE NORTHCUTT FAMILY

Mr. William “Bill” Lentz, 88, went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2015, after a three-year battle with melanoma.

He was born on September 2, 1926 in Florence, Alabama to Luke V. and Mabel Chittam Lentz.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine “Jerri” Conry Lentz of 57 years and brother, Kenneth D. Lentz, Sr. of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

He is survived by his nephews, K. Douglas Lentz, Jr. of Tullahoma, Tennessee; John V. (Penny) Lentz of Flintstone, Georgia, and William R. (Angie) Lentz of Chattanooga, Tennessee; and several great nieces and nephews.

Mr. Lentz graduated from Chattanooga Central High School in 1944.

Mr. Lentz was employed as Product Manager of the Engineering and Design Department at Royal-DeSoto, Inc. During his 34+ years of employment at DeSoto, Mr. Lentz was issued two patents for Fireplace Screen assembly (solo) and Miniature Greenhouse (jointly).

He was a member of First Centenary United Methodist Church of Chattanooga prior to moving to Manchester. For the past 13 years, Mr. Lentz attended the Tullahoma First United Methodist Church.

Mr. Lentz was a kind, gentle man who cared for his loving wife and will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

The family will receive friends at Central Funeral Home, 2812 Hillsboro Highway in Manchester, Tennessee from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Sunday, March 15, 2015 and the funeral will be on Monday, March 16th at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Athens City Cemetery in Athens, Alabama.

VISITATION

Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, Tennessee

FUNERAL

Monday, March 16, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Central Funeral Home

INTERMENT

Monday, March 16, 2015 at 3 p.m. Athens City Cemetery in Athens, Alabama

Central Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

HAYES C. AUSTIN, age 56, of Cowan, Tenn., departed this life on Friday, March 13, 2015 at Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems of Winchester.

He attended Cowan Church of the Nazarene. Mr. Austin was a veteran of the United States Army. Hayes enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing.

Mr. Austin was preceded in death by his father, Heyward Austin, father-in-law, Johnny Ake and brother-in-law, David Ake.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Donna Austin of Cowan, Tenn., daughters; Jennifer Austin and Ashlee Austin both of Cowan, mother, Elon Austin of Cowan, sister; Kathy(Bill) Hane of Tullahoma, Tenn., brothers; Butch(Jenny Sue) Austin of Cowan and Randy(Linda) Austin of Cowan, brother-in-law, Darrell(Kathy) Ake of GA, mother-in-law, Jean Ake of Cowan, special grandson, Bentley Hayes Austin and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. at Grant Funeral Services.

Funeral services will also be held on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. from the chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Brother Josh Haun and Brother Dan Williams, officiating.

Interment will follow in Cowan Montgomery Cemetery with military honors, bestowed.

Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.