Freda Mae Eslick Dye

Born April 9, 1937

A native of Moore County, daughter of the late Horace and Lavonia Sullenger Eslick. She was a graduate of MCHS class of 1956 and was a member of the Church of Christ.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Christopher Dye; son, James Eddie Dye; sisters, Pauline Sanders, Sue Bain, Ann Pierce; brothers, Jack Eslick, Milton Eslick; daughter-in-law, Helen Platz Dye.

She is survived by son, Bobby Dye of Lynchburg; sisters, Hilda Eslick of Lynchburg, Hazel Brazzell of Ohio; brother, Harlan Eslick of Lynchburg; four grandchildren, Amanda (Chris) Dickey of Lynchburg, James Matthew Dye of Nashville, Tanya (Wesley) Porter of Manchester, Kandi (Josh) Brannon of Belvidere; daughter-in-law, Sybil Dye of Elora.

A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 2PM. The family will welcome friends for a visitation at Lynchburg Funeral Home from 1PM until the time of service.

The family would like to especially thank Lincoln Medical Hospice for everything they did.

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Kenneth G. Watkins of Tullahoma passed this life on Tuesday, January 26,
2021 at his residence at the age of 66.  Funeral Services are scheduled for
Friday, January 29, 2021 at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with
burial to follow at Pennington Cemetery in Franklin County. The family will
receive friends beginning at 12 PM.

A native of Coffee County, he was the son of the late Edgar Julius and
Goldie Grant Watkins.  He was very active in his church, the Lighthouse
Christian Church of Tullahoma and served as song leader for many years.  He
loved music and performed in the band, “Country Sounds”.  His favorite
times were spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Kenneth Shane
Watkins and sister, Judy Mae Connors.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Watkins of Tullahoma; sons, Rodney
McKay Watkins (Michelle) of Franklin County and Christopher Shaun Watkins
(Julie) of Winchester; daughters, Alicia Michelle Gault (Jimmy) of Estill
Springs and Lori Renee Dine (Mark) of Shelbyville; brothers, Bobby Watkins
(Pat) of Tullahoma, Randy Watkins (Patsy) of Tullahoma and Kevin Watkins;
nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

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

Thelma F Orr of Tullahoma passed this life on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
at Vanderbilt Harton Hospital at the age of 93.  No services are scheduled.

A native of McMinnville, she was the daughter of the late William Floyd and
Leoma Smith Childress.  She enjoyed collecting jewelry and dolls.

Mrs. Orr is survived by sons, William Orr of Murfreesboro and Randy Orr of
Tullahoma; sisters, Polly Scott (Gus) of Dickson and Frankie Ayers of MD
and two grandchildren.

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

Hubert A Scott of Tullahoma passed this life on Monday, January 25, 2021 at
the Life Care Center of Tullahoma at the age of 79.  No services are
scheduled at this time.

A native of Franklin County, he was the son of the late Alfred P. and Leona
Irene Dudley Scott. He enjoyed playing with his dog, Gypsy, watching old
western TV shows and movies and fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, James Eugene
Scott; brother, David Cecil Scott and sister, Nancy Louise Link.

Mr. Scott is survived by his daughter, Karen Scott of McMinnville; brother,
Homer Mitchell Scott of Winchester and sisters, Peggy Weiser (James H.) of
Tullahoma and Margie Hazel Harris of Virginia Beach, VA.

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

Leo Gerald Siler went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday January 22, 2021, at his home due to advanced Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 84. Leo Siler, the fourth of eight children, was born on Valentine’s Day 1936 on the family farm in Finleyville, Pennsylvania, during a snowstorm.  Coming from a very musical family, two of his brothers and he sang on a local radio station and in area churches for the local Youth for Christ organization when they were teenagers.  After graduating from Clairton High School, he attended the University of Pittsburgh for two years before transferring to the University of Florida, where he received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.  Leo then moved to Tullahoma, TN and began working for ARO at Arnold Air Force Base in 1958.  While attending First Baptist Church in Tullahoma, TN, Leo met and married the love of his life, Dorothy “Dot” Payne.  They moved to Florida for one year while Leo completed his Masters’ degree in Mechanical Engineering.  After returning to Tullahoma, Leo received his Professional Engineering Certification and continued working at AEDC.  He worked at AEDC for 40 years where he served as a Design Engineer, Research Engineer, Project Engineer and finally as a Lead Engineer.  Leo attended the First Baptist Church Tullahoma for 62 years where he taught third grade boys in Sunday school, sang in the choir, coached church league basketball, went on numerous mission trips, helped on many church building projects, regularly helped with the Christian Care Ministry, and served on various other committees.  But he most enjoyed helping conduct church services for the residents of the Life Care Center nursing home where he served most every Sunday morning for 42 years. Leo was a hardworking, kind, gentle man of few words who could get along with everyone.  He taught himself to play the piano by ear and played it wonderfully.  He also learned to play the banjo but would never admit to it for fear someone would ask him to demonstrate.  He enjoyed woodworking and tinkering with anything that needed repairing and gladly lent a helping hand to anyone who asked or was in need.  He loved his children and adored his grandchildren. Leo is preceded in death by his parents, William and Iva Biddle Siler, his brothers William Siler and Daniel Siler, and sisters Nedra Siler and Jean Siler Davis.  Leo is survived by his wife Dorothy Payne Siler, son Leo Gerald “Jerry” Siler, Jr., daughter Karen (Doyle) Veazey, twin brother, Glen Siler, brothers Tom (Doris) Siler and Richard (Tina) Siler.  He is also survived by his grandson, Jordan Siler, two granddaughters, Rachel and Rebecca Veazey, 19 nieces and nephews, and numerous great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Kilgore Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021, at 1:00pm also at Kilgore Funeral Home with Dr. Herb Hester officiating.  Burial will follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be given to First Baptist Church Tullahoma Missions.  Both the visitation and funeral service are open to all who wish to attend.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John Robert Doolittle, Sr. of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed this life on Monday, December 21st, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 87.  Mr. Doolittle was born in Hobart, Indiana to the late Wade and Mable Walters Doolittle. During his formative years, “Johnny” was raised on a farm in Lowell, Indiana.  He is a 1951 graduate of Lowell High School where he excelled in football, baseball, basketball, and track throughout his years in high school and he was also named Mr. LHS his senior year.  After graduating from Lowell High School in 1951, he moved away and joined the United States Air Force (USAF) where he served his country during the Korean Conflict, as well during the Vietnam Era retiring from the USAF in 1972. Mr. Doolittle graduated from the University of Tampa in Tampa, Florida in 1972 with a B.S. degree in Economics.  He then went on to serve as the President of the Bay Gulf Federal Credit Union in Tampa, Florida. After retiring, he and his wife Christine moved to Tullahoma, Tennessee.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Joseph Ryan Doolittle; and three sisters, Jean Granzow, Betty Ottengheime, and Barbara Clifford. Mr. Doolittle is survived by his wife of almost 69 years, Christine (Fanning) Doolittle (a 1950 graduate of Lowell High School); one daughter, Sandra Atwell; two sons, John Doolittle II (Marcy) and Thomas Doolittle (Kimberly); one sister, Joyce Ritchie; one brother, Jay Doolittle (Donna); seven grandchildren, Tina, Tricia, John III (Carrie), Thomas II, Lindsey, Robert, Courtney; and three great-grandchildren, Cambryn, Logan and Olivia Kate. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 30th, 2021 at the First Assembly of God, 1105 West Lincoln Street, Tullahoma, TN from 10:00am-11:00am with the funeral service to immediately follow at 11:00am with Ron Forrester officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Mt. Garner Cemetery in Decherd. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Joey’s Toy Box, 90F Glenda Trace No. 429, Newnan, Georgia 30265.
Kilgore Funeral Home, Tullahoma, Tennessee is in charge of arrangements and has an online guest book for condolences. www.kilgorefuneralhometullahoma.com/obituary/john-doolittle

Robert A Kretzschmar of Tullahoma passed this life on Monday, January 25,
2021 at his residence at the age of 58.  No services are scheduled.

A native of Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Fred and Rhoda Dennet
Kretzschmar.  He was a U S Navy veteran and enjoyed being outdoors playing
golf and tennis and boating.  He also enjoyed traveling.

Mr. Kretzschmar is survived by his wife, Jamie Kretzschmar of Tullahoma;
sons, Robert A. Kretzschmar Jr (Cali) of Louisiana and Christopher
Kretzschmar (Stephenie) of El Paso, TX; daughters, Sarah and Emily
Kretzschmar, both of Sansgar, IA; brother, John Kretzschmar (Krystal) of
Raleigh, NC; sister, Susan Buckley (Michael) of Murfreesboro and three
grandchildren.

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