Evangelist Gloria Jean Simmons was called to eternal heavenly rest on Monday, September 17, 2012.

She was born July 13, 1948 to Hazel Stovall Reed and the late George T. Reed in Belvidere, Tennessee. She was the third of six children. She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and graduated among the last graduating class of Townsend High School in 1966.

On November 19, 1967 she married the love of her life, Freddie Hamilton Simmons, Sr. Through their love four children were born.

She showed an interest in music at an early age. Her gifts of singing and playing the piano by ear were among the best. She was a devoted member of Beans Creek P.B. Church for over 50 years, where she served in many capacities including Mother Board, choir member, pianist, youth teacher and youth advisor, as well as roles within Friendship U.P.B. Association. She was affiliated with many musical groups throughout middle Tennessee and willingly rendered her gifts whenever she could. In 2010, she accepted God’s call on her life to preach and teach the Word of God. She became a member of New Beginning Apostolic Church of Tullahoma, Tennessee where she served as Assistant Pastor among various other roles. She loved singing, praising the Lord, and witnessing about her God whenever the opportunity presented itself. She was a faithful employee of Tennessee Apparel for over 40 years.

A humble woman, she was raised up by her husband, and her children called her blessed. She loved her grandchildren dearly.  She always acknowledged God, encouraged others to follow Christ, and lifted all the positivity she could in everybody. It is true that she loved God. She loved everyone as we are commanded to do. She was a woman of God who impacted numerous lives throughout her lifetime. Even until her last moments here on earth she ministered to us with love. Indeed, she was a treasure and angel of God’s, truly one of a kind, a diamond in the ruff.

She leaves to forever cherish countless loving memories, a loving mother, Hazel Reed of Belvidere, Tennessee; a devoted husband, Freddie Hamilton Simmons, Sr.; four children, Freddie H. Simmons, Jr. of Belvidere, Tennessee; Sequanta (Keith) Madison of Ooltewah, Tennessee; Jermaine (Brandi) Simmons of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; and Shawan (Patrick) Trueheart of Nashville, Tennessee; four grandchildren; Jayden  Madison  and Jaiya Madison of Ooltewah, Tennessee; Maleah Simmons of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; and Paislee Trueheart of Nashville, Tennessee; five brothers and sisters; Kitty (James) Simmons and Robert (Brenda) Reed both of Belvidere, Tennessee; Richard (Grace) Reed, Sr. of Winchester, Tennessee; Scarlett Reed of Belvidere, Tennessee; and Charles (Sarah) Reed, Sr. of  Winchester, Tennessee; a loving mother-in-law; Margaret Simmons of Huntland, Tennessee; five brothers-in-law; nine, sisters-in-law; several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and acquaintances.

Watson-North Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Mrs. Patricia Ann Munger, age 90, of Manchester will be conducted Wednesday, September 26, 2012, graveside at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Sacramento, California.

Local visitation will be held Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel.

Mrs. Munger passed away Saturday, September 22, 2012 in Manchester.

She was born June 7, 1922 in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of the late George Spencer and Loretta Flangan Spencer.

She retired as a clerk from the State of CA, Department of Motor Vehicles. Mrs. Munger enjoyed crocheting and quilting as well as cooking and flower gardening. She was a member of the Catholic faith.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank W. Munger, Sr., a son, Frank Munger, Jr., sister, Marie Martin and brothers, Willard, George, James and Joe Spencer.

Survivors include, Catherine D. Lovedy of Manchester; John W. Munger of Bremmerton, WA; six grandchildren, James Munger, Eddie Munger, Peter Munger, Kirsten Bradshaw, Victoria Miller and Charles Agnew; six great-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.

COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE MUNGER FAMILY.

Mr. Carl E. Brewer, Jr. age 49, of Tracy City, Tennessee passed away Friday, September 21, 2012, in Southern Tennessee Medical Center in Winchester.

He was a pipe fitter by profession and was preceded in death by his brothers, Jason and Joshua Long.

Survivors include his mother, Billie Van Geary of Tracy City; father, Carl E. Brewer, Sr. of Palmer; step-sons, Josh and Steven Medley of Manchester; brother, Van Brewer of Monteagle, Robby Long of Tracy City and Hershel Brewer of Chattanooga; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 3:00 Sunday in the Foster & Lay Funeral Home Chapel. Ministers James Caldwell and Clayton Jones will officiate.

Burial will be in the City Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be 4-9 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home.

Foster & Lay Funeral Home of Tracy City is in charge of arrangements