Category: Obituaries

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Jonathan Paul Blackwell

Jonathan Paul Blackwell of Tullahoma passed this life on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at his home at the age of 27. Jonathan was born in Tullahoma to Paul and Lenore Jaggers Blackwell who survive. Jonathan loved soccer, obtained a Second Degree Black Belt in Karate at the age of 12, and worked as a Sorter for UPS. He is preceded in death by three of his grandparents, Paul F. Blackwell, and Wayne and Marcia Jaggers. In addition to his parents, Jonathan is survived by his sister, Meghan Blackwell; grandmother, Ann Blackwell; his beloved rescue dog, Buddy; Aunts and Uncles, Debrah and Terry Frizzell, Suzy and Kevin Walters, Curtis and Laurie Jaggers, and Dana and Sam Walker; and several cousins. Visitation for Jonathan will be held on Friday, September 11th, 2020 from 11:00-1:00pm at Kilgore Funeral Home. Funeral services will immediately follow at 1:00 in the Kilgore Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Tim McGehee officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Garden. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers the family asks that donations in Jonathan’s memory be made to the Tullahoma Animal Shelter- PO Box 807 Tullahoma, TN 37388. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Christine B. Hodge

Christine B. Hodge of Tullahoma passed this life on Sunday, September 6,
2020 at Tennova Harton Hospital the age of 91 years. Graveside services are
scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 12:30 PM at Oakwood Cemetery.

Christine, the daughter of the late John T. and Vester E. Holder
Huddleston, was born in Tullahoma, TN on June 22, 1929.  She worked for
many years as a supervisor at Daun-Ray Casuals. She was a member of Grace
Baptist Church and enjoyed attending her Bible study group.  She loved
watching the game show network, eating candy, being with her grandchildren
and watching her grandson coach THS and Motlow Softball.  She also enjoyed
fishing with her late husband and eating, especially when Mitch and George
cooked.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred
Hodge; sons, Fred Hodge Jr and Joseph Thomas Hodge; brother, Thomas Ray
Huddleston and sisters, Helen Lucille Evans, Mary Sue Arnold, Evelyn Marie
Banks and Mildred Louise Knight.

Mrs. Hodge is survived by son, Denny Hodge (Teresa) of Gallatin; daughters,
Kathy Barfield (George) of Tullahoma and Freida Johnson (Mitchell) of
Seymour, IN; grandchildren, Ashley Robinson (Keith) of Gallatin, Brandy
Folse (Brandon) of Japan, Denny Hodge Jr (Jaida) of San Antonio, TX,
Tiffany Edwards (Greg) of Dudleytown, IN, Shaun Johnson of Seymour, IN and
Gary Barfield (Tracy) of Tullahoma and ten great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in her honor
to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorials Processing, 501 St.
Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105-9959 or the Battered Women of Gallatin.

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

Rima F Hoyne

Rima F Hoyne of Tullahoma passed this life on Saturday, September 5, 2020
at Tennova Harton Hospital at the age of 66 years. No services are
scheduled at this time.

Rima was the daughter of the late H N and Mary Ruth Martin.  She grew up in
Tullahoma and was “Little Miss Tullahoma” in 1956 at the age of 3.  She was
a 1971 graduate of Tullahoma High School. She was a member of Highland
Baptist Church and enjoyed reading, listening to music, playing rook and
scrabble and traveling.  She enjoyed remembering the good times she had
growing up with cousins and other family members doing fun activities such
as camping and fishing. She also enjoyed watching her two sons play
baseball while they were growing up.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Brian Hoyne.

Mrs. Hoyne is survived by her husband, Michael Hoyne of Tullahoma; son,
Chad Hoyne of Manchester; brother, Michael Martin (Hilda) of Tullahoma;
mother-in-law, Elaine Hoyne of Tucson, AZ; sister-in-law, Lisa Rempe of
Tucson, AZ and grandchild, Connor Hoyne.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in her honor
to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorials Processing, 501 St.
Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105-9959.

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

Robbie N. Talley

Robbie N. Talley, a native of Fayetteville, passed this life on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the age of 67. Service information is incomplete at this time.
Mrs. Talley was the daughter of the late Robert and Jennie Jennings and was a member of The Kingdom Hall in Fayetteville. She enjoyed hobbies such as sewing, needlepoint, cooking, and working on crossword puzzles. She loved her family and friends and always had a story to tell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, John Henry Talley and son, Michael Talley.
She is survived by son, John Talley (Rhonda) of Taft, TN; daughters, Victoria Austin (Michael) of Meridianville, AL and Terrie Hardin (Calvin) of Madison, TN; daughter-in-law, Brandi Talley of Tullahoma; brothers, Bobby Emmons (Pam) of Fayetteville, Stanley Emmons (Tina) of Mulberry, Steve Emmons (Vickie) of Mulberry; sisters, Regina Payne and Sherry Strong, both of Fayetteville; granddaughters Dakota and Destini Talley of Tullahoma; and a host of other grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Lynchburg Funeral Home is honored to serve the Crutcher family. If you would like to leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.lynchburgfuneralhome.com.

Janie Lee Ferrell

Funeral services for Ms. Janie Lee Ferrell, age 70, of Manchester will be
conducted at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Manchester Funeral
Home.  Burial will follow in Holland Hill Cemetery.  The family will
receive friends from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, September 9, 2020,
at the funeral home.  Ms. Ferrell passed from this life surrounded by her
loving family on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at her residence.

Janie was born in Coffee County, TN, the daughter of the late Fred and Inez
Rhoton.  Her world revolved around her family and spending time with her
grandchildren.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, Janie is also preceded in death by her loving
husband of 53 years, Donnie Ferrell, Sr.; brother, Raymond Rhoton; two
sisters, Ezell McCullough and Adele Foster.  She is survived by her two
sons, Danny Ferrell (Lisa) and Donnie Ferrell, Jr. (Mary Jane); one
daughter, Angela Grosch (Pete); three brothers, Bill Rhoton, Junior Rhoton,
and Frank Rhoton; one sister, Doris Corsey; special son, James Ferrell;
nine grandchildren, Hunter Ferrell, Nathan Moore, Brianna Grosch, Clinton
Ferrell, Daniel Ferrell, Colton Ferrell, Jay Ferrell, Zack Rhoton, and
Skylar Bundy; one great-grandchild, Cadence Ferrell.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ferrell family.

www.manchesterfuneralhome.com

Miles Neil Grant

Miles Neil Grant of Tullahoma passed this life on Saturday, September 5,
2020 at the Tennova Healthcare Center at the age of 69 years. No services
are scheduled at this time.

Miles, a native of Tullahoma, was the son of the late Shelby and Josephine
Blackburn Grant.  He worked as a carpenter and was described as an “old
hippie that everyone loved”.

He is survived by brother, Gary Grant and sisters, Doris Underwood and
Betty Smith, both of Tullahoma.

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

Florence L Horlacher

Florence L Horlacher of Tullahoma passed this life on Saturday, September
5, 2020 at her residence at the age of 87 years. No services are scheduled
at this time.

Florence, a native of Peoria, IL, was the daughter of the late Roy and
Alice Whitehead Anson.  She loved doing crossword puzzles and would
patiently wait for the paper to be delivered in order to work on the
crossword puzzle. She enjoyed sewing cooking and playing the organ and
keyboard.  Florence was very witty and had a great sense of humor.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Richard
Horlacher and daughter Christine Zagar.

Mrs. Horlacher is survived by sons, Dennis Auguletto of Tullahoma and Mark
Auguletto (Vicky) of FL; daughters, Kelleyne Witt (Robert) and LaDonne
Auguletto, both of Tullahoma; eight grandchildren and fourteen great
grandchildren.

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

Gary Thomas Freeze Sr

Mr. Gary Thomas Freeze Sr., 68, passed away
Saturday September 5, 2020 at his home.  He was born in McMinnville,
Tennessee on June 9, 1952 to James Freeze and Elsie Wood Freeze who
preceded him in death along with his sister, Jean Corpe; brother, Nez
Freeze.

He is survived by his son, Gary Freeze; daughter, Jessica Kent;
stepdaughter, Shannon Elliott; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild;
several nieces and nephews.

No services will be held at this time.

Arrangements by Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee.
www.centralfuneralhome.com

Robert John Drahnovsky

Mr. Robert John Drahnovsky, 74, passed away Sunday
August 30, 2020 at McArthur Manor in Manchester, Tennessee.  He was born in
New York City, New York on August 25, 1946.

He was a US Air Force Veteran of Vietnam and of the Catholic faith.

He is survived by his companion, Rose Marie Moore; son, Robert John
Drahnovsky Jr.; brother, Frank Drahnovsky.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday September 9, 2020 in the
Central Funeral Home chapel with Minister Steve Moore officiating with
burial to follow at 2:00 PM in the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
Near Pegram, Tennessee.

Visitation: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Wednesday at Central Funeral Home,
Manchester, Tennessee. www.centralfuneralhome.com

Margaret Louise Jones

 Mrs. Margaret Louise Jones, 80, passed away
Saturday September 5, 2020 at her home.  She was born in Manchester,
Tennessee on February 10, 1940 to Sanford W. Crosslin and Edie Bell Floyd
Crosslin who preceded her in death along with her brothers, Floyd, Wayne,
Edgar Lee and Wallace Crosslin; son-in-law, Mike Lundquist.

She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church and Helping Hands.  She
made a home for her husband and children, loved quilting and her flowers.

She is survived by her husband, Horace Wayne Jones; daughters, Rosalie
(Don) Crownover, Ramona Lundquist, Rita Marcom and Rhonda (Robert)
Matherne; grandchildren, Corey (Briana) Henley, Keri (David) Evans, Kayla
Campbell, Cassie (Levi) DeVente, Robin (Todd) Matherne and Robbie Matherne;
great grandchildren, Keighley and Hunter Reed, Aiden, Eli, and Jackson
Henley, Lilly and Gage Matherne, Will and Sam Evans, Norris DeVente;
sisters, Emogene Fletcher, Cleo Trail and Brenda (Tommie) Tomberlin;
sisters-in-law, Ann and Pat Crosslin, Aldie Jones; a host of nieces and
nephews.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Monday in the Central Funeral Home chapel
with Minister Corey Henley officiating with burial to follow in the New
Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Monday at
Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee. www.centralfuneralhome.com