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Mickey Tipton
Mickey Tipton, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Saturday, December 5th, 2020 at Saint Thomas West in Nashville at the age of 74. Mr. Tipton was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Frank and Betty Hall Tipton and worked during his life as a Planner/Scheduler at AEDC in Tullahoma. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Tipton; and one sister, Gloria Spencer. Mr. Tipton is survived by his wife, Jane Tipton; one daughter, Therese Dawn Martin and her husband James; one sister, Flora Yando; three grandchildren, Brittany Blocker and her husband Daniel, Joshua Kelsey, and Kristin Martin; and three great-grandchildren, Grace Ann, Elizabeth and Mac. No services are currently planned at this time.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lorene Cathy Burton
Lorene Cathy Burton of Lynchburg, passed this life on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the age of 80. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 11:00AM at Lynchburg Funeral Home with burial to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Lynchburg Funeral Home from 9:00AM until funeral services begin. Brother Jimmy Kesey will be officiating.
Ms. Burton was the daughter of the late Claude and Sara Lester Wilkerson. She moved to Lynchburg at a young age and has lived in the community for nearly 70 years. Ms. Burton enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest.
She is survived by son, Thomas Burton (Cathy) of Tullahoma; daughter, Sandra McGee (Kenneth) of Lynchburg; daughter-in-heart, Susie Wilkerson of Lynchburg; grandchildren, Chad Burton of Tullahoma, Jeremy Coleman of Texas, Troy McGee of Wartrace; great grandchildren, Justice Coleman, Ryan McGee, Elijah McGee; and 5 great great grandchildren.
For online guest registry please visit, www.lynchburgfuneralhome.com
LYNCHBURG FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
James L. Vaughan
Graveside services for Mr. James L. Vaughan, age 79 of Manchester, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Fredonia Cemetery. Mr. Vaughan passed from this life on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at McArthur Manor in Manchester, TN.
James was born in Manchester on September 15, 1941, the son of the late Oley and Evelyn Vaughan. He worked for Carrier for over 37 years. James loved gardening and fixing things like trucks and tractors. He was a loving husband, son, and brother.
In addition to his parents, James is also preceded in death by two sisters, Sandra Pinegar and Dorothy Wilson; one brother-in-law, Matt Pinegar. He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca Barnett Vaughan; brother, Thomas Vaughan (Wanda); brother-in-law, Cecil Wilson; multiple nieces and nephews.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Vaughan family.
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Charles “Chuck” Douglas Sherrill
Manchester, Tennessee – Mr. Charles “Chuck” Douglas Sherrill, age 63, of
Hillsboro, TN, passed from this life on November 19, 2020, at his
residence. Mr. Sherrill was born in Coffee County, TN, to his late parents
Homer C. and Dorothy Adams Sherrill. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his sister, Judy S. Creek & his companion Nacho the
dog. Mr. Sherrill is survived by a daughter, Dusty (Kerry) Gannon;
grandchildren, Kaleigh and Kaiden Gannon, all of Manchester, TN; two
sisters, Linda Robison and Janice (Don) Keasling, Hillsboro, TN; special
friend, Lori Bush; Lori’s children, James and Kaitlyn Baltimore of
Manchester, TN; several nieces, nephews, and friends. Chuck enjoyed
spending time with his beloved dog “Nacho”, his friends, & his family. Some
of the best times in his life were driving his big rig, visiting Thailand,
& visiting with friends & family. Chuck loved the Serenity Prayer: God,
grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to
change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference. May we all be
comforted by these words.
Visitation with the family will be held Sunday, December 13, 2020 from
1-4pm with memorial service beginning at 4pm in the chapel of Central
Funeral Home.
Chuck wanted to be cremated & his family honored his wishes. There will
only be visitation & a memorial service. The family will not have any kind
of graveside service so please no graveside wreaths or graveside
arrangements. Thank you.
Special thanks to the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department for your help
during this difficult time. Central Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
Joe Howard Hopkins
Joe Howard Hopkins, born on April 4, 1947, retired form Sherman Dixie Pipe Company. Passed on December 5, 2020. Raised in Madison, Alabama.
Preceded in death by parents, Mildred and Carson Hopkins, siblings, Edward Hopkins and Jackie Ashley.
Survived by wife, Darlene Hopkins; sister, Roburta Edwards; son Rocky Brady and wife Tabitha Brady; daughters, Kim and Stacey Hopkins; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William “Billy” Eugene Hennessee
Funeral services for Mr. William “Billy” Eugene Hennessee, age 73, of
Manchester, will be conducted on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 2 PM at
Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Pastor Danny Anderson officiating. Burial
will follow in the Summitville cemetery. Visitation with the family will be
held on Monday from 5-8 PM at the funeral home. Mr. Hennessee passed away
suddenly on Friday, December 4.
Billy, as he was fondly known as, was born on April 3, 1947, in Manchester
to the late Bernice Eugene and Mary Louise Earls Hennessee. He served his
country in the United States Army and was the owner of H&H Roofing. Billy
loved playing cards, shooting pool.
Billy is survived by his wife, Kathy Qualls Hennessee; children, Johnathon
Pinegar, Rebecca Robertson, Kyle Hennessee Whitley, and Christy Holt;
grandchildren, Kyleigh McKenzie Belle Hudson, Anna Louise and John Lawrence
Robertson, Austin McMahan, Kyler, Lyric and Cylis Whitley; great
grandchildren, Braylyn, Hayden and Shaelynn; brother, Chuck Hennessee;
sisters, Helen Carroll, Ruth Cantrell. Linda Hollis, Patricia Harmon;
several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Hennessee family.
Kenneth William Brown
Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth William Brown, age 75 years, 8 months, and
23 days, of Beechgrove, will be conducted on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at
3:30 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with pastor John Lee officiating.
Visitation with the family will begin at 2:30 PM prior to services on
Sunday. Burial will be held at 12 Noon on Monday, December 7, 2020, in
Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashville. Mr. Brown passed away suddenly at his home
on Friday.
Mr. Kenneth was born on March 11, 1945, to the late Horace Kenneth and Ruby
Mai Chaffin Brown in Nashville, TN. After his high school graduation, he
joined the military and served his country in the United States Air Force.
Mr. Kenneth retired from South Central Bell where he was a line repair
mechanic. He and his wife Barbara attended the Manchester Freewill Baptist
Church. He loved riding his motorcycle and camping and was a member of the
Goldwing Road Riders Association and the Tennessee Pioneers of America
Camping Club. He also enjoyed attending the Senior Citizen in Manchester.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Kenneth is preceded in death by his first
wife, Kathy Diane Beach Brown, and sister, Teresa Barnes. He is survived by
his wife of ten years, Barbara Armstrong Brown; son, Kenneth William Brown,
Jr.; daughters, Denise Casbon and her husband, Rodney, Angela Wells and her
husband, Jason, and Stephanie Timms; grandchildren, Austin, Ashley, Dekota,
Branson, Dawson, and Jaxson; one great grandchild, Isabella; sister, Linda
Harmon; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Brown family.