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12/9/12 — Dottie Louise Walden Slatton

Dottie Louise Walden Slatton, age 72  of Hillsboro, Tennessee, passed into eternal rest on December 7, 2012 at the  Kindred Hospital in Nashville.
She was born September 19, 1940 in Manchester,  TN  to her parents, the late Marven and Dottie Walden and was preceded in  death by her brother Richard Walden.
She was a retired Seamstress with PCA  Apparel Industries, Inc. and Edens Industries, Inc.   Louise will be  fondly remembered as  a Christian homemaker who loved to help anyone  in need by extending her hand, whether it was with a place to stay, a meal or  clothes. She loved to use her voice to sing praises to God and was a member of  the Common Salvation Church.
Louise will be missed greatly by her family and  friends, but we can thank God for the many wonderful memories that she left  behind.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Eugene Slatton of Hillsboro,  TN; children, Wayne Reed (Janice) of Hillsboro, TN, Carl Reed (Joann) of  HIllsboro, TN, Melissa Reed of Whitwell, TN, Cory Slatton (Tabitha) of  Hillsboro, TN; brother, Ronnie Walden of Manchester, TN; sister, Betty McCormick  of Manchester, TN; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and a host  of other relatives and friends.
VISITATION will be on Saturday, December 8, 2012  from 5:00 p.m. –  8:00 p.m.
The FUNERAL SERVICE will be conducted on  Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Central Funeral Home  with Brother Leon Cornelison officiating.
BURIAL will follow at the Zion Hill  Cemetery in Hillsboro, TN.
Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME of Manchester,  TN.

12/12/12 — Charles L. Crunk

Charles L. Crunk of Normandy, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 7th, 2012 at his residence at the age of 89.

Mr. Crunk was born in Franklin County, Tennessee to the late Clyde E. Crunk and Edna Y. Crunk. In his life

Mr. Crunk worked as a Pipe Fitter for A.E.D.C. and was a Veteran of the United States Army where he served during World War II in the European Theater.  Mr. Crunk was a member of the Steam Fitter/Pipe Fitters Union Local #572 for 56 years, as well as a devoted member of Grace Baptist Church. He loved to travel and cherished spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Crunk is preceded in death by two brothers; Newman C. Crunk, and Jerry Wayne Crunk.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Mary Hice Crunk of Normandy; two Daughters, Debbie Crownover and her husband Ronnie of Normandy, and Kathy Russell and her husband Craig of Tullahoma; one sister, Mary E. Tucker of Estill Springs; three grandchildren, Keith Crownover and his wife Lauraleigh of Tullahoma, Lori Wright and her husband Mitchell of Tullahoma, and Kyle Russell and his wife Becky of Springville, Alabama; five great-grandchildren, Tyler and Matthew Wright, Katherine and Elizabeth Crownover, and Noah Russell; and well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Visitation for Mr. Crunk will be held on Tuesday, December 11th, 2012 from 5:00-8:00pm at Kilgore Funeral Home with funeral services to be held on Wednesday, December 12th at 11:00am in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Tim McGehee, Garry Irvin, and Billy Ray Painter officiating.

Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Normandy.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to The Bethany Memorial Fund, 1646 Riley Creek Road, Normandy, TN 37360.

Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

12/11/12 — Ronnie Keith “Worm” Alford, Sr.

Funeral services for Ronnie Keith “Worm” Alford, Sr., age 58, of Beech Grove, will be conducted Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 1:00 PM from Coffee County Funeral Chapel.

Burial will follow at Wilson Chapel “Hoo Doo” Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Monday, December 10, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel.

Mr. Alford passed away Friday, December 7, 2012.

He was born April 28, 1954 in McMinnville, TN the son of Mrs. Nina Ruth Hockett Alford and the late, Jesse Lee Alford.  Affectionately nicknamed “Worm” by family and friends, Ronnie loved to hunt, fish and go 4-wheeling.  He loved his family and will be dearly missed by all.

Survivors include a son, Ronald Keith Alford, Jr., of Chattanooga, TN; a granddaughter, Jordan Alford also of Chattanooga TN; his mother, Mrs. Nina Ruth Hockett Alford of Beech Grove, TN; two brothers, Danny Lee Alford and wife, Kathy of Beech Grove, TN; and Michael Alford and wife, Cathy of Woodbury, TN; one sister, Jessie Ruth Sloan of Murfreesboro, TN; and special friend, Kay Toler.

Coffee County Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

12/07/12

Birthdays:

Joven Grenillo – Pizza Winner!

Mary Phelps,  Jaolen Simmons – 1,  Damien Henegar – 24,  Phillip Claiborne.

Weekly Birthday Winner Birthday Cake from Food Lion:  Jaden Simmons

Weekly Anniversary Winners Flowers by Michael:  Shane & Lorie Frame

Vols Get Their Man

Butch Jones

Tennessee introduced Butch Jones on Friday as its successor to Derek Dooley, who was fired Nov. 18 after going 15-21 in three seasons. Jones called Tennessee his dream job and said he was taking over “the best college football program in America.”
The 44-year-old Jones has a 50-27 record in six seasons as a head coach. He went 27-13 in three seasons at Central Michigan and was 23-14 at Cincinnati the last three years. He now faces the task of rebuilding a former Southeastern Conference power that has posted three consecutive losing seasons.
Jones agreed to a six-year contract worth $18.2 million, ending a tumultuous couple of days for both himself and his new school. Colorado had offered him a five-year deal worth at least $13.5 million.

12/06/12

Birthdays:

Carolyn Stevens – 45 – Pizza Winner!

Lanita Wilson,  Matt Hassenbein,  Amber Michelle Spray – 24

Anniversaries:  Jamie & Becky Harden – 21st!  Shane & Lorie Frame – 15th!

12/8/12 — Doris Evelyn Haley Powell

Doris Evelyn Haley Powell was born in Cannon Co. on December 15, 1930 and passed away on December 06, 2012.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charley Ora Haley and Ossie Vera McDougal Haley; her husband, Odell Powell; son, Jerry Powell, son-in-law, Dale Payne; and sister, Hazel Brazzell.

A member of the Pleasant View Church of Christ, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Powell was known for her cooking and her hospitality, serving in her home and at church.

Survivors include three children, Danny (Darlene) Powell, Jeff (Miriam) Powell and Annette Payne, all of Woodbury; daughter-in-law, Judy Powell of Woodbury; two sisters, Armilda (Lenwood) Mathis of Paducah, Ky, and Faye Houston of Woodbury; 13 grandchildren, Heather (Andy) Baxter, Holly Powell, Ryan (Andrea) Powell, Johnny (Misty) Powell, Julie Powell, Jamie (Brad) Morgan, Seth (Candace) Powell, Lydia (Dillon)  Childress, Hannah Powell, Caleb Powell, Chelsey Payne and Kellie Payne; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Linwood Mathis and Bro. Jerry Gilley officiating.
Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery.
Visitation is 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at Woodbury Funeral Home.
Woodbury Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

UPDATE–GUILTY and Gets Life Without Parole

Smithson (no shirt) after being found in a bean field in Cannon County. Billy Butler and Bill Sipe with Manchester Police take Smithson into custody in 2011... Photo by Barry West

The murder trial of a Manchester man wrapped up on Friday in Coffee County Circuit Court. Jeffrey Smithson was accused of murdering his 81-year-old aunt Virginia White in August of 2011 in her Ingram Place Apartment in Manchester. A jury on Friday found Smithson guilty of first degree murder, first degree felony murder, theft of over $1,000, and especially aggravated robbery. White’s body was discovered after neighbors reported not seeing her. She was found with panty hose wrapped around her neck, blood on her face, and she had what turned out to be a blow to the back of her head.
Smithson went on the run and was found a few days later in a field in Cannon County. He has been held in the Coffee County Jail under a $1 million bond. After hearing testimony from Virginia White’s sons that brought some to tears, Jeffrey Smithson was sentenced to life in prison with no chance for parole.

12/10/12 — Lois Roberts White

Lois Roberts White, of Tullahoma, passed this life on December 7th, 2012 at her residence at the age of 83.

Mrs. White was born in Bedford County, Tennessee to the late Artie and Lou Annie Roberts.

She was a homemaker and a member of the West End Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James R. White Sr.; one son, Jeff White; and three brothers, Avery, Wade and Clyde Roberts. 

Mrs. White is survived by three sons, Jim White Jr. and wife Rebecca of Alpharetta, GA, John White of Houston, TX, and Joe White and wife Cherie of Longmont, Colorado; one brother, Carl Roberts of Estill Springs; one sister, Virginia Thomas of Shelbyville; and five grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica, Jane, Janine, and Jedidiah; and one daughter-in-law, Jocelyn of Harrisonburg, VA. 

Visitation for Mrs. White will be held on Sunday, December 9th, 2012 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00pm.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 10th, 2012 at 1:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Donald Gregory officiating.

Burial will follow at Lynchburg City Cemetery. 

For those who wish, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O.  Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

12/6/12 — Doris Elizabeth Schoberth

Doris Elizabeth Schoberth, age 87, of  Hillsboro, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Middle TN Medical  Center. 

No local services are  planned.

 

Mrs. Schoberth was born in Saginaw, MI,  and was of the Lutheran faith. 

She  was preceded in death by her husband, John Schoberth, who passed away in  2002. 

She is survived by her  daughter, Sue Shinkel of Hillsboro and one son, Dennis Schoberth of MI, and one  brother, Allen Stewart of MI.

 

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE SCHOBERTH FAMILY