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7/6/12 — Robert C. Thomas

Mr. Robert C. Thomas age 85 of Monteagle passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Golden Living Center in Winchester.

He was a retired carpenter, having built many homes on the mountain with his brother, David. Robert was a U.S. Navy veteran and was an avid outdoorsman.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Teddy Thomas; son, Robert “Bobby” Thomas; daughter, Johnnie Lee Maxwell.

Survivors include his daughter, Angela Thomas; grandchildren, Stephanie Kopek, Christopher Kopek, Phillip and Eric Lewis; brothers, Carlton Thomas and David Thomas both of Monteagle; sister, Charlene Lowrie, Monteagle.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday in the funeral home chapel with his nephew, Reverend Charles David Thomas and Claude Hoback officiating.

Burial will be in Monteagle Cemetery with full military honors.

The family will receive friends Thursday 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Cumberland Funeral Home, 207 Mabee Avenue, Monteagle, TN.

7/4/12 — Jeffery “Jeff” Burks

Jeffery “Jeff” Burks age 43, of Huntland passed away July 2, 2012 at his residence.

Mr. Burks was the owner and operator of American Detail. He loved spending time outdoors hiking and being in the country. Mr. Burks was an avid NASCAR fan. He will be remembered by his family and a good and loving, husband, son, brother and uncle.

Mr. Burks is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Burks.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Partin Burks of Huntland; mother, Dot Hart of Winchester; sister, Angela Cooley of Winchester; niece, Madyson Damron of Winchester; nephew, Tristan Cooley of Winchester.

Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 11:00am with Bro. John Partin and Bro. L.Z. Johnson officiating.

Interment will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery with Rodney Davis, Keith Davis, Brace Williams, Robert Sullivan, Robert Hutto and Mike Partin serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 3, 2012 from 5-9pm from Watson-North Funeral Home.

Watson-North Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Celebrating America’s Birthday

The Independence Day celebration will be held Wednesday in Manchester. Music will begin in Rotary Park at the Rotary Amphitheatre at 6 p.m. with Chancy Willis, Charlie Allen and Tony Stampley performing live. The fireworks show will begin at 9pm. The event is free, but food and drink vendors will be set up throughout the park if you get thirsty or hungry.

7/5/12 — Mary Jane Haley Teal

Mary Jane Haley Teal, age 75 of  Manchester, TN, passed away on July 2, 2012 at the Manchester Health Care  Center.
She retired from Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) after  serving many years as a Engineering Assistant and was a member of the New Union  Church of Christ.
She was born in Coffee County, TN to her parents, the late  Alonzo Haley and Elva Ferrell Haley. Mrs. Teal was also preceded in death by her  daughter, Martha Teal Holt and brother, John Kendall Haley.
She is survived by  her loving husband, Ray Teal of Manchester, TN; son, Stan Teal and his wife  Chandra of Tullahoma, TN; daughter, Anita Teal Royster and her husband Ron of  Manchester, TN; three brothers, Wayne Haley (Helen), David Haley (Linda)  and  Jerry Haley; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey R. Teal (Rachel), Jonathon  R. Teal (Jan), Joseph R. Teal, Elizabeth Faulkner-Rhyne (Stewart), Emma F. Holt,  Karla A. Royster and Samuel E. Royster; two great-grandchildren, Benjamin R.  Teal and Aubreek Teal; son-in-law, Michael Holt; sister-in-law, Pat Haley;and a  host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 5,  2012 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home.
The Funeral Service will  follow at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday from the Chapel of Central Funeral Home. Burial  will be on Friday, July 6, 2012 at the Gnat Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements with  CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME.

Football Time In Coffee County

Fri Aug. 17 7:00 PM Shelbyville
Fri Aug. 24 7:00 PM at Marshall County
Fri Sep. 7 7:00 PM at Tullahoma Battle for the Coffee Pot
Fri Sep. 14 7:00 PM White County D
Fri Sep. 21 7:00 PM Independence
Fri Sep. 28 7:00 PM at Warren County D
Fri Oct. 5 7:00 PM at Lincoln County
Fri Oct. 12 7:00 PM at Cumberland County D
Fri Oct. 19 7:00 PM Franklin County
Fri Oct. 26 7:00 PM Cookeville D

7/4/12 — Heisey Keele

Heisey Keele , age 84 of Manchester, TN, passed  away on July 2, 2012 at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.
He retired  after 30 years as a Maintenance Engineer with Cutter Laboratories, Inc. in  Chattanooga.
He was born in Manchester, TN to his parents, the late Zackery  Taylor Keele and Lillian Agnes Jones Keele.
He was also preceded in death by his  sisters, Sadie Clouse, Leona Wilhelm, L.C. Vickers, Olsen Shelton and infant  sister Elvie Keele; and brothers, Ellis Keele, Oscar Keele, Bart Keele and  Leighton Keele.
Heisey will fondly be remembered as one who loved his family and  enjoyed his music. He was a member of the Forest Mill Baptist Church.
He is  survived by his wife, Jewell Parks Keele of Manchester, TN; sons, Stanley W.  Keele and his wife Kathy of Manchester,   Joe M. Keele and his wife  Charlotte of Hillsboro   and   Gary A. Keele and his wife  Rhonda of Decatur, TN; seven grandchildren, Jeffery W. Keele, Jennifer Nogodula,  Julie Keele, Wesley Keele, Maggie Millraney, Taylor Keele and Hunter Keele; four  great-grandchildren, Jaydee Nogodula, Jenslee Nogodula, Riley Keele and Audrey  Keele; his friends and musicians at the Coffee County Senior Citizens; and a  host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be on Tuesday evening, July  3, 2012 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
The Funeral Service will be conducted on  Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Central Funeral Home. 
Entombment will follow at the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Arrangements  with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME .

7/2/12

Birthdays:

Reagan Chamber – Pizza Winner!   Brenda Ashby,   Austin Waters – 4,   Charlotte Teal – 73,   James Colwell,   Eric Keith – 33,   Katie Riddle,   Lisa Barnes,   Grant Chambers,   Sue Ann Anderson.

Anniversaries:   Elizabeth & Bill Land – 7th,   Steve & Sue Ann Anderson

7/1/12

Birthdays:

Angela Frame – Pizza Winner!   Kaitland Carter

Anniversaries:     Mark & Alice Holt,   Cosmo & Ruth Roberts – 62nd!!   Richard & Christwary – 12th,  

 Sammy & Kim Waters – 2nd

6/30/12

Birthdays:

Joyce Trail – Pizza Winner!     Brent Carter

7/6/12 — Jerry Wayne Riddle

Jerry Wayne Riddle, age 67 of Huntland, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Elora, Tennessee.

He was born January 14, 1945 in Tullahoma; the son of the late Clifford and Roberta (Hodge) Riddle.

He worked for the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Highway Department and served his country in the US Army in Vietnam.

Surviving are sons, Justin (Amanda Gifford) Riddle of Huntland, TN, Clint Riddle of Huntland, TN and Clifford Riddle of Springfield, MO, daughter, Heather Braun of Willard, MO, brother, John Riddle of Louisville, KY, sister, Sheila Riddle of Phoenix, AZ; and grandchildren, Ben Braun, Amber Thomason, Alex Riddle and Robert Dudley.

A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 323 Neal St., Huntland.

Arrangement by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave. NW, Winchester.
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