Inia Cruise of Tullahoma, TN, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 6th, 2020. In 1948 Inia married J.L. “Josh” Cruise, a combat veteran in World War II, from White County, Tennessee. Upon moving to Tullahoma from White County with her husband Josh, Inia spent many years serving Tullahoma and the community at large as she specialized in men’s clothing. She first worked at Goldsteins and then later at McClures stores. From there she invested many years with Caster-Knott and Dillards all in the men’s clothing and men’s suits departments. She retired from Dillards in 1989. They had one son, Larry, a retired PGA Golf Professional. Larry and Nancy Cruise live currently in the Tullahoma area. She is survived by her two sisters, Ruby Jo Tucker (husband Ralph) and Katherine Vaughn, both of Tullahoma, one son, Larry Cruise (wife Nancy) of Tullahoma, grandson Jason Cruise (wife Michelle) of Franklin, Tennessee, two great grandsons Cole and Tucker Cruise of Franklin, Tennessee, as well as many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Josh, sisters and brothers Grace Reedy, Billie Kyzer, Ruth Dodson, Pauline Tatum, Wayne Smith, James Smith, and Buddy Smith. Inia was a member of First United Methodist Church in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Services will be held at Kilgore Funeral Home and will be officiated by Dr. Jason Cruise, Senior Pastor of ClearView Baptist Church, Franklin, Tennessee. Visitation will be from 5pm – 7pm Tuesday November 10th with the funeral service beginning at 7pm that same evening. Burial will be at Doyle Cemetery in White County, Tennessee at 11am November 11th, 2020. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas, Randell Lee “Randy”, of Manchester, passed this life on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro at the age of 61. Randy was born in Tullahoma to the late General Keith Thomas and Avie Pierce Thomas. During his life, he served as the Pastor for the Emmanuel Church of Christ in Huntland. Randy is survived by his wife Pam Thomas; three children, Tina Parker (Jon), Penny O’Dare, and Brandon Lee Thomas (Amanda); three sisters, Dana Ferrell (Tony), Tammy Bowen (James), and Latisha Dotson (Kevin); and one brother, Harlan Thomas (Debra); grandchildren, Andrew, Brittany, Courtney, Christopher, Alex, Elizabeth, Ella, and Macy; and five great-grandchildren, Xander, Aarin, Axel, Isaiah, and Loki. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 9th, 2020 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 12:00-2:00pm with the funeral to follow at 2:00pm with Bishop Ronnie Banks officiating. Burial will follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens in Winchester. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Michael L Meggs of Manchester, passed this life on Friday, November 6, 2020
at Tennova Healthcare-Harton at the age of 73.  Private family services are
scheduled.

A native of Phoenix, AZ, he was the son of the late Michael and Virginia
Carr Clements Meggs. He was a U S Army veteran and served in the Vietnam
War.  He was a long-distance truck driver and “Loved being on the road
experiencing all the different areas of the United States”. He also enjoyed
watching all sports and was an avid Tennessee Titans fan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Sharon Meggs
and brothers, Austin, Leo, Billy and Donnie Clements.

He is survived by sisters, Ann Welch of Manchester and Jean Martinez and
nephews, Eddie and Anthony Welch of Manchester.

Please visit our website at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com to leave
online condolences. Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.

Leonard O Alford of Manchester passed this life on Tuesday, November 3,
2020 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital at the age of 82.  No services are
scheduled.

A native of Manchester, he was the son of the late John Robert and Ludie
Baltimore Alford.  He was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Manchester
and loved being outside.  He kept busy landscaping and working in his yard.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Ora Jean
Alford and brothers, Jimmy Joshua, John Wesley, Howell Clyde and Kenneth
Eugene Alford.

He is survived by son, John Alford of Manchester; daughters, Bonnie Alford
(Jerry Freeze) of Manchester and Linda Alford of Smithville; half-brother,
Terry Shelton (Dale) of Ludlow, MA and sister, Peggy Arnold (Richard) of
Manchester.

Please visit our website at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com to leave
online condolences. Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.

Mr. Elmer Gene Swann, age 62, of Mobile, Alabama, formerly of Manchester, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in Mobile, Alabama. Mr. Swann was born in Manchester, TN, to his late father Connie Elmer Swann and mother Ellen Novella Jones Tuck. He worked in construction installing drywall and sheetrock until his retirement. Mr. Swann loved doing craftwork with matches, fishing when he could, music, driving his 1957 Chevrolet, and loved jewelry. He also loved his family and his grandkids very much. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Gail Swann; brother-in-law Robert Hayes Tuck and a step son, James Robin Fults. Mr. Swann is survived by his wife of 21 years, Freda Arlean Perry Swann; sons, Chris Tuck, Damon Turk, and Shane Swann; brothers, Donnie Tuck, Eric Swann, Michael Swann, and Jason Swann; sisters, Shirley Sellars, Darlene Tuck, Elaine Raby, and Crystal
Rinderknecht; and several grandchildren. Family will receive friends on
Sunday, November 8, 2020, from 9:00am until 2:00pm at Central Funeral Home
in Manchester, TN. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00pm on Sunday,
November 8, 2020, from the chapel of Central Funeral Home. Burial will
follow at Summitville Cemetery in Manchester. Pallbearers are Michael
Swann, Matthew Sanders, Jamie Tuck, Terry Reed, Allen Reed, and Alex Ash.
Central Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Donald Eugene Billings, age 90, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Mr. Billings was born October 10, 1930 to the late Warren E. Billings and Margaret E. Nyce. He was a Vice President of Consolidated Freightways Trucking Company. Mr. Billings is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Veronica Mary Billings of Bell Buckle, TN; his first wife of 30 years, Jeanette Seitz Billings; sons, Donald (Mindy) Billings, Jr.,
Warren (Eileen) Billings, Terry (Cindy) Billings; daughters, Kathleen (Phil) Hawkins, Debra (Mike) Loiacono; stepson, David (Teresa) Simmons; stepdaughter, Diana Elrod; brother, Lawrence (Joy) Billings; grandchildren,
Tricia Karhnak, Gary Hawkins, Don Billings, Tom Billings, Jennifer Snavely,
Stephanie Billings, Stacey Sondag, Tammy Womack, Isabel Eppenbach, Nicholas
Loiacono, Zachary Loiacono, Thomas Simmons, Madisen Elrod, Issac Elrod,
Zeke Elrod, Kyla Elrod; multiple great grandchildren. Visitation with the
family will be held Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 12-2pm at Central
Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday,
November 14, 2020 at 2 pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN.
Central Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

James Samuel Burton of the New Herman Community passed this life on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the age of 79. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, November 9th at 11:00AM at Lynchburg Cemetery with Bro James Bender officiating.
Mr. Burton was born in Moore County to the late Samuel and Susie Reese Burton. He was a member of the Hickory Hill Baptist Church and retired from American Can in Shelbyville. He restored old cars and trucks and even built four grandfather clocks. Woodworking, farming, hunting, and fishing were also some of the hobbies that he greatly enjoyed.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Burton was preceded in death by his brothers, Tommy Burton, JW Burton, Billy Burton, Tip Burton, and Junior Burton.
He is survived by loving wife, Rosa Ann Burton of New Herman Community; daughters, Regina Warren (Derek) of New Herman Community and Tina O’Neal (Anthony) of Charity Community; brother, Marvin Burton (Brenda) of Murfreesboro; sister, Barbara Pierce (Jackie) of Flat Creek; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; four grandchildren, Ben and Katie Warren, Sam and Elijah O’Neal.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to your church missionary fund.
For online guest registry please visit, www.lynchburgfuneralhome.com
LYNCHBURG FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.

Randell Lee “Randy” Thomas, of Manchester, passed this life on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro at the age of 61. Randy was born in Tullahoma to the late General Keith Thomas and Avie Pierce Thomas. During his life, he served as the Pastor for the Emmanuel Church of Christ in Huntland. Randy is survived by his wife Pam Thomas; three children, Tina Parker (Jon), Penny O’Dare, and Brandon Lee Thomas (Amanda); three sisters, Dana Ferrell (Tony), Tammy Bowen (James), and Latisha Dotson (Kevin); and one brother, Harlan Thomas (Debra); grandchildren, Andrew, Brittany, Courtney, Christopher, Alex, Elizabeth, Ella, and Macy; and five great-grandchildren, Xander, Aarin, Axel, Isaiah, and Loki. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 9th, 2020 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 12:00-2:00pm with the funeral to follow at 2:00pm with Bishop Ronnie Banks officiating. Burial will follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens in Winchester.
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements , of Manchester, passed this life on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro at the age of 61. Randy was born in Tullahoma to the late General Keith Thomas and Avie Pierce Thomas. During his life, he served as the Pastor for the Emmanuel Church of Christ in Huntland. Randy is survived by his wife Pam Thomas; three children, Tina Parker (Jon), Penny O’Dare, and Brandon Lee Thomas (Amanda); three sisters, Dana Ferrell (Tony), Tammy Bowen (James), and Latisha Dotson (Kevin); and one brother, Harlan Thomas (Debra); grandchildren, Andrew, Brittany, Courtney, Christopher, Alex, Elizabeth, Ella, and Macy; and five great-grandchildren, Xander, Aarin, Axel, Isaiah, and Loki. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 9th, 2020 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 12:00-2:00pm with the funeral to follow at 2:00pm with Bishop Ronnie Banks officiating. Burial will follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens in Winchester.
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Jimmy Wayne Solomon, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 at Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville at the age of 81. Jimmy was born in Winchester to the late William and Sadie Busbee Solomon. When he was young, Jimmy loved working on old cars with his friends and also traveled around with a carnival selling cotton candy with his machine that he owned. He then went on to work for over 30 years as a Designer Draftsman at Arnold Engineering Development Center and designed wings for airplanes that were tested in the wind tunnels. After he was semi-retired, Jimmy was specially called back into work and was instrumental in fixing the foam malfunction issues that caused the disintegration of the Columbia Space Shuttle in 2003. Apart from his work at AEDC, Jimmy’s passion was woodworking. He owned his own frame shop and tore down approximately 70 barns to accumulate barnwood to use for picture frames. Jimmy was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church in Tullahoma, rang the bells every Christmas with the Salvation Army, and was also a member of the Tennessee Army National Guard. In the words of his family, Jimmy was the hardest working man they have ever known and he had a deep love for his family, especially his granddaughters, who lovingly called him “Pop”. Pop loved to prank his granddaughters with silly gifts for Christmas and it became something that they always looked forward to. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Patsy Solomon; one son, Greg Solomon and his wife Jackie; his two granddaughters, Blair Bonfini and her husband Nick, and Alexis Solomon; and his constant companion and best buddy, Cosmo. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 8th, 2020 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 12:00-2:00pm with the funeral to follow at 2:00pm with Pastors Rod Schrader and Jack Hice officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church, 965 Gourdneck Road NW, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 at Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville at the age of 81. Jimmy was born in Winchester to the late William and Sadie Busbee Solomon. When he was young, Jimmy loved working on old cars with his friends and also traveled around with a carnival selling cotton candy with his machine that he owned. He then went on to work for over 30 years as a Designer Draftsman at Arnold Engineering Development Center and designed wings for airplanes that were tested in the wind tunnels. After he was semi-retired, Jimmy was specially called back into work and was instrumental in fixing the foam malfunction issues that caused the disintegration of the Columbia Space Shuttle in 2003. Apart from his work at AEDC, Jimmy’s passion was woodworking. He owned his own frame shop and tore down approximately 70 barns to accumulate barnwood to use for picture frames. Jimmy was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church in Tullahoma, rang the bells every Christmas with the Salvation Army, and was also a member of the Tennessee Army National Guard. In the words of his family, Jimmy was the hardest working man they have ever known and he had a deep love for his family, especially his granddaughters, who lovingly called him “Pop”. Pop loved to prank his granddaughters with silly gifts for Christmas and it became something that they always looked forward to. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Patsy Solomon; one son, Greg Solomon and his wife Jackie; his two granddaughters, Blair Bonfini and her husband Nick, and Alexis Solomon; and his constant companion and best buddy, Cosmo. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 8th, 2020 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 12:00-2:00pm with the funeral to follow at 2:00pm with Pastors Rod Schrader and Jack Hice officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church, 965 Gourdneck Road NW, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.