Frances Jacquline “Jackie” Hogan, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, August 28th, 2020 at her home at the age of 84. Mrs. Hogan was born in Tullahoma to the late Carl and Cora Cunningham Tucker Sr. She was a former member of Rutledge Falls Baptist Church and a current member of College Street Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hogan was preceded in death by her husband Paul Hogan; and one sister, Wilma Jean Tucker. She is survived by her daughters, Sheila Hogan Duke, Janice Hogan Taylor (Richard), and Rhinda Carver (Robert); two brothers, Ralph Tucker (Ruby Jo) and Carl Tucker Jr. (Dorothy); two sisters, Loeda Burton (Marvin), and Barbara Ann Cates; grandchildren, Kenneth Duke, Kelley Graybill (Lloyd), Josh Taylor (Ann), Jeremy Taylor (Sylvia), Rachel Cruse (Heath), Ryan French (Rebecca), and Rocky Thomas Jr. (Savannah); and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Hogan will be held on Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00pm. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 at 1:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randall Stevens 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 Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, Florida 33131. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Frances Jacquline Hogan
Mr. Robert Edward “Bob” Leonard
Manchester, Tennessee – Mr. Robert Edward “Bob” Leonard, 84, passed away
Saturday August 29, 2020 at the Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville,
Tennessee. He was born in Sparta, Tennessee on January 26, 1936 to T.L.
Leonard and Mollie Little Leonard who preceded him in death along with his
brother, Charles T. Leonard.
Bob was a member of the Manchester First United Methodist Church serving as
Head Usher for many years. He was a graduate of Auburn University with a
degree in Forestry. He was a Forester with the State of Tennessee for 38
years before his retirement. He was a Member, secretary and two-time
President of the Manchester Rotary Club and 4-time Paul Harris Fellow also
coordinating the fundraisers for Rotary. He loved woodworking and was a
member of the Tennessee Valley Woodworking Club and the Carving Club. He
also attended the University of Tennessee and was a huge Lady Vols fan. Bob
was voted 2019 Manchester Citizen of the Year.
Bob volunteered with the We Care back to school program, The One Day of
Hope Event, and the Good Samaritan program.
He worked with The Boy Scouts of America and Earned his Eagle Scout award.
He is survived by his wife of 51 plus years, Nellie Fritts Leonard; his
loving aunt, Beverly Little of Lewisburg; loving nieces and nephew, great
nieces, and nephews several cousins and friends along with special friends,
Maggie and Inez Smith.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday in the Central Funeral Home
chapel with Rev. Randy Brown and Rev, Neal Glass officiating with burial to
follow in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday at Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee.
www.centralfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice in
Bob’s Memory.
Albert Richard Smith
Albert Richard Smith passed this life peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. A. Richard was born on Sunday, June 10, 1928 and spent his 92 years making a difference in the lives of everyone who knew him and many more who did not. While he made each person feel they were most special to him, there was a small group he upheld as the most important people in his life – his family. His faith gave him assurance that his parents Ollie, Sr. and Pauline, his beloved brother (and golfing partner), Ollie, Jr., and his treasured grandson, William “Shane” Carnahan, were waiting for him at a heavenly reunion. The surviving family members, grateful for the wonderful example he set as husband, father, grandfather, and friend, are his gracious and much loved wife of 69 years, Olga Finney Smith, with whom he raised three incredible children, Paula (Clint) Carnahan of York, SC, Eric of Winchester, TN, and Terese (Bill) Burns of Conifer, CO, along with 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A Tennessean from birth until death, Richard graduated from high school (also the place he met Olga) in 1946, graduated college in 1949, and began mission work in Tullahoma in 1950 while he was in seminary. Newcomers to the area were looking for a Lutheran church in their town, and he was glad to help get something started and then move to the next project after a couple of years. Trinity Lutheran Church became an established church with its first 50 members and its first minister, who remained for 42 years.
Baptisms, weddings, and funerals were expected at any church, but Pastor Smith brought the community to the congregation and the congregation to the community. A friend shared, “He turned Trinity Lutheran Church into much more than just a Sunday morning congregation, hosting the Tullahoma Day Care Center until it built its own building on part of the property, the Mother’s Day Out program, Farmer’s Market, AA programs, and was available for pastoral counseling at any time of the day or night.” When he wasn’t preaching, counseling, or taking care of his family, he could be found at the University of the South in Sewanee, where he taught Greek. What a treasure he has been to so many students of life!
He was known by many names: Richard, Rich, Daddy, Dad, Papa, Pastor Smith, and A. Richard. For those who knew him as a minister, his name was changed a bit by one group of youth in the 1970’s who decided to call him “The Richard Smith” because he was more than one of many, he was The Richard Smith. For those who knew him as their pastor, he was the example of what a minister should be.
As people have discovered of Pastor Smith’s passing, they have been anxious to share how special he was in their lives. If you’ve never known this gentle man, you might enjoy learning of him through their words:
● Thank goodness to have known so fine a person, who was made all the better for the support and love of a woman like Olga, and children like Paula, Eric, and Terese, who shared him with all of us.
● There are “Christians” and there are true Christians, who truly practice the love they preach. The world is a lesser place today because the truest Christian I’ve ever known has left us.
● He was a tremendous influence on me in my life. He was there for my family & me in all the good times & bad for almost all my life. He was the best example of a man living his life as a Christian that I have ever known or hope to know. While I know heaven rejoices at his arrival, I feel his loss most acutely tonight.
● So many memories of the wonderful man that he was and the numerous times that he helped all of the folks in this area.
● Such a very special man that was such a huge part of so many lives. There are no memories of my growing up years where Pastor and family and Trinity Lutheran are not included.
● What an icon. Loved him & his sense of humor.
● Truly a father to all of us who had the great gift of growing up at Trinity under his loving care.
● He was a great influence in my life. I loved Trinity Lutheran and so admired him!
● Pastor Smith was patient, caring, a great teacher, loving, forgiving of my many mistakes, and most of all a great friend.
Pastor Smith was not one to want to be in the limelight, and happily shared the stage with others. “He could draw people out and have them talking about themselves, their work, their family,” one friend shared. While he did like to preach a sermon each Sunday, it seems he would wait until Sunday morning to let the Associate Pastor know which service he would be preaching, leaving the other service for them.
We have covered a lot of the life of A. Richard Smith, and there was more you might not have seen very often – his silly side. He would join in the fun at church camp and youth group, even coming up with his own song to sing: “When you’re up, you’re up, when you’re down, you’re down. Sometimes when you’re up you may be upside-down. But whether down or up, upside-down or down, keep a smile on your face and never a frown.” (Actions were definitely included)
And then there is the most important side of A. Richard Smith. He loved his family, taking a day off on Friday or Saturday to just hang out with his children, and giving Olga a chance to do something else. He enjoyed getting away from the ministry he loved to spend time with the family he loved, traveling away from home to be able to be just Daddy or Dad and later Papa, with no phone to answer.
So many people will miss this remarkable human, perhaps none more than Olga, Doodle-Bug, Cap, and Pee-Wee and their children. He will be missed by so many more who might not have seen him in years but who have valued his presence, his lessons, his patience, and his humor.
A book of memories is being put together, and your story would be a welcome addition. It will take the place of any eulogies, named, in fact ‘Not a Eulogy’ because he was so specific that there be no eulogy. Please send pictures and words to ARichardSmithMemories@gmail.com or mail to A. Richard Smith Memories Trinity Lutheran Church 705 Wilson Avenue Tullahoma, TN 37388.
Because people mattered so much to Pastor Smith, the family has chosen to honor him now through this sharing of memories and at a later time in person with those who wish to celebrate – a time when hugs and tears might be shared more freely and safely.
Please visit our website at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com to leave online condolences. Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Peggy Jean Johnson Teague
Peggy Jean Johnson Teague, age 88, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2020 at NHC in Tullahoma. Peggy was a devoted Christian, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend to all. She attended Tullahoma City Schools and Tennessee Tech and was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Winchester where she served as a pianist and organist for over 25 years. After 38 years of service, she retired from Sverdrup at AEDC and was a resident of Estill Springs for 48 years. Peggy moved to Brookdale Senior Living in 2014 and in 2019 moved to NHC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel S. Johnson Sr. and Lula Clayton Thomas Johnson; her husband of 48 years, Bobby Kenneth Teague; and her sister, Joyce Johnson Hice. Peggy is survived by her five children, Marilyn (Gary) Mackey of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Phil (Heather) Teague of Arvada, Colorado, Luanne (Randy) Grindstaff of Elizabethton, Tennessee, Sharon Dickson of Estill Springs, Tennessee, and Susan (Johnny) Berlin of Lewisburg, Tennessee; one brother, Dan (Linda) Johnson Jr. of Modesto, California; brother-in-law, Jack Hice of Tullahoma, Tennessee; nine grandchildren, John, Shannan, Kelly, Bobby, Alex, Ann, Russ, Jessica, and Daniel; numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild . Graveside services and burial will be held for Mrs. Teague on Monday, August 31st, 2020 at 3:00pm at Maplewood Cemetery in Tullahoma with Pastor Michael Clark and Rev. Jack Hice officiating. All friends and family are welcome to attend. The family wishes to thank Brookdale and NHC for the excellent, loving care she was given. A special thanks also to Mrs. Karen Zarecor for faithfully visiting and loving our mother. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Music Fund of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Winchester, Tennessee.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Myrna Anne Edgin Cox
Myrna Anne Edgin Cox, age 84, died Tuesday, August
25, 2020, at the home of her son in Normandy.
Myrna was born on January 8, 1936, in rural Dickson County, TN on the
family farm on the Cumberland River, to her late parents Robert Lee and
Zera Ann Daniel Edgin. She was one of ten children born to Robert and Zera.
After graduation from Goodlettsville High School she worked for Bell
Telephone before marrying Harold Cox, from Coffee County, in May 1955. She
spent the next twenty years of her life as an Air Force wife traveling the
country, including two long assignments to her favorite duty stations in
Hawaii and South Florida. In 1974, following Harold’s retirement from the
Air Force, he and Myrna settled in Manchester to raise their two sons. She
was a member of Red Hill Church of Christ and later East Main Street Church
of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, and eight brothers,
James, Joseph (Joe Robert), David M (Murray), Herschel, Clarence, William
(Billy), Daniel (Danny), and Edward (Sparky).
She is survived by her two sons, Richard, of Manchester, and David (Cindy)
of Normandy; 5 grandchildren, Stephanie, April, Tammy, Christen, and
Matthew; 6 great-grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Jean Edgin Boyd of
Nashville, one brother-in-law Wayne (Donna) Cox, and three sisters-in-law,
Shirley Cox Dalton, Ann Cox Redmon, and Linda Cox Hixson.
Graveside services for Myrna will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at
1:00pm at Forrest Mills Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour
prior to the graveside service.
Joey Shawn Smith
Joey Shawn Smith of Tullahoma passed this life on Sunday, August 23, 2020
at the age of 46. Memorial Services are scheduled for Thursday, August 27,
2020 at 6:30 PM at Grace Baptist Church. The family will receive friends
following the service.
Joey, a native of Michigan, was the son of the late Jack Smith and Betty
Joe Grant Smith of Tullahoma. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. He
enjoyed playing the guitar and singing as well as playing video games. He
enjoyed being outdoors and working in his yard and grilling out. Joey was
a very outgoing person and he loved everyone. He especially enjoyed
spending time with his mother.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brother, Jackie
Smith.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by finance’, Angela Adams of
Tullahoma; sons, Harley Joe Lauderdale of FL and Scotty Lund of MI;
brother, Eric Smith (Sandra) of Commerce, MI and one grandchild, Emily.
Please visit our website at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com to leave
online condolences. Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Christopher Dwayne Jones
Christopher Dwayne Jones of Fayetteville, passed this life on Monday, August 24, 2020 at the age of 29. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 PM on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Lynchburg Funeral Home with burial to follow at Kirkland Chapel Cemetery in Taft. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until the time of service.
Mr. Jones was born in Tampa, FL to Gary Jones and Tammy Whitman Jones. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his father, Gary Jones of Florida; mother, Tammy Whitman Jones of Fayetteville; brother, Kevin Jones of Fayetteville; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; nephew, Dixon Jones.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to assist the family with the memorial /funeral cost.
For online guest registry please visit, www.lynchburgfuneralhome.com
LYNCHBURG FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Mary Louise Flanigan
Mary Louise Flanigan, of Hillsboro, passed this life on Sunday, August 23rd, 2020 at Life Care Center in Tullahoma at the age of 86. Mrs. Flanigan was born in Nashville to the late James and Mary Poteet Lynch. During her life, she worked as the cafeteria director at Quantico Marine Base in Quantico, VA, and also as a real estate agent in Panama City, FL. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Flanigan was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Flanigan, who was killed in the Vietnam War; two daughters, Rebecca Witte and Susan Rhodes; one son, Christopher Roberts; and six brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son, Dan Flanigan; four grandchildren, Sarah Flanigan, Noah Flanigan, Daniel Flanigan, and David Flanigan and his wife Jenny; and two great-granddaughters, Ellie and Emmie. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 26th, 2020 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 6:00-7:00pm with a memorial service to follow at 7:00pm with Wayne Lynch officiating.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lorena Lynn Wingfield Vassar
The bubbly spirit of Lorena Lynn Wingfield Vassar, age 58, Manchester, TN,
was lifted from this mortal world on Thursday, August 20, 2020, in Select
Specialty Hospital, Nashville, TN, after a relatively short but fearsome
battle with interstitial lung disease.
Lorena was the first-born of Loran II and Linda (Haney) Wingfield; born in
Sturgis, MI on April 23, 1962 – the anniversary of the birth of William
Shakespeare, which is appropriate to her love of the English language. She
graduated from Centreville High School, Centreville, MI, in 1980 (A decimal
point knocked her down to 11th place in her class, much to her chagrin.).
She then attended Glen Oaks Community College there.
Lorena was a talented musician, playing first chair flute in the high
school band. She loved to draw and write. Teachers never had to worry
that an essay would not meet the required number of words. Lorena never
seemed to run out of words. It didn’t matter if she was meeting you for
the first time, stranger was not part of her vocabulary. People will
probably remember her most for her dazzling smile and kitten sneezes! She
also loved animals, especially cats and elephants. But most of all she
loved her little cocker spaniel Ozzie, who will not be able to understand
why she is no longer in the bed for him to cuddle with. She was the
loudest fan in the stands at all of her children Ali and Ean’s ballgames
(just as she had been for her brother and sisters). I don’t think she ever
missed a one. No matter how hot or cold or damp or long the day was, she
came prepared with all the refreshments and paraphernalia to cheer them on
and cheer them up. In the last almost 5 years she was blessed with a new
joy – being GG to her grandson Camden! When they were physically distant,
they could be close on Face-time. Aah, the blessings of technology.
Camden will not forget his GG.
Lorena leaves in mourning her husband of 21 years James (Snoopy) Vassar.
They remained deeply in love and committed to their families throughout
their long marriage. Also surviving are her son Ean Vassar, a senior at
Temple Baptist Christian School, Manchester; daughter Alexandria Kegg, a
Scheduling Coordinator for the American Red Cross; and grandson Camden
Kegg, father Loran Wingfield II, mother Linda Wingfield, brother Larry
(Alise) Wingfield, sisters Lynda Lou Wingfield and Lucinda (Shane)
Shepherd and her mother-in-law Betty Bohannan. She also leaves behind a
loving clan of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded
in death by her grandparents: Lawrence & Ethelyn Haney and Loran Wingfield
Sr. and her father-in-law Fred (James I) Vassar.
According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of her
life is being planned by the family for a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made to
the Tullahoma Animal Shelter.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jessie Maude Rigney
Mrs. Jessie Maude Rigney, age 76, of Manchester,
TN, passed away on August 24, 2020, in Manchester.
Mrs. Rigney was born in McMinnville, TN, to her late parents Hyson D. Lamb
and Willie Mae Rice. She was a cook and waitress in McMinnville. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Roy E. Walker
Jr., and brother, John Thomas Lamb.
Mrs. Rigney is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, James Rigney,
Manchester, TN; sons, Elvis Eugene Lamb and James Allen Rigney; sister,
Audrey Clemmons, Manchester, TN; several grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, from 4:00pm
until 8:00pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Funeral serviced
will be conducted on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at 2:00pm in the chapel of
Central Funeral Home with Pastor Christ Perry officiating. Burial will
follow in Shady Grove Cemetery in Morrison, TN.