Category: Obituaries

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Flora Lee Sanders

Flora Lee Sanders passed this life on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Raintree
Manor in McMinnville at the age of 75. Graveside services are scheduled for
11 AM, Wednesday, July 22 at Ragsdale Cemetery.

Mrs. Sanders, a native of Tullahoma, was the daughter of the late Luther
and Addie Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
brother, Luther Smith and sisters, Catherine Raines, Alma Jean Raines and
Dorothy Sanders. She is survived by son, Gary Rackley (Tameria) of South
Haven, Mississippi; daughter, Tammy Kilgore (Kenneth) of Manchester; four
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

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

Ledis Elena Marín de Palacios

Ledis Elena Marín de Palacios, daughter of Cruz Alejandro Marín Salazar (RIP) and  Isabel Segunda de Marín Carrasquero (RIP) , was born on May 17, 1948 in the “Las 25” oil field in Cabimas, Zulia state, Venezuela and was the eldest of 3 children: the youngest José Alejandro Marín Marín (RIP) and was survived by the second Alexis José Marín Marín, passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2020 after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She is also survived by her husband Neris Ramón Palacios of 47 years of marriage, eldest daughter Rosmeli Isabel Workman her husband Major US Marine Corp Ret. Todd Workman and youngest daughter Griseldis Del Carmen Carson her husband Dr. Marvin Carson.  Grandchildren DeAngelo Ramón-Gressman Carson, Adeline Elena-Gressman Carson, Mateo Ronaldo-Gressman Carson, Elena Isabel Workman, Benjamin Ray Workman and Amelia Rosa Workman.  Visitation will be held on Friday, July 24th, 2020 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 4:00-6:00pm with a memorial service to follow at 6:00pm with Father Stephen Klasek officiating.  Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Willis “Jim” “Fuzzy” Lee Ault Jr

Willis “Jim” “Fuzzy” Lee Ault Jr. of Frankewing passed this life on Friday,
July 17, 2020 at his residence at the age of 72. The family has requested
that friends and family gather on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 6:30 PM at his
beloved family farm, 28 Horseshoe Road, Frankewing, TN. where his ashes
will be scattered at 7 PM.  Due to the warm weather and being outside,
please dress casually. Additional services will be held at the Bridges
Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN.

Mr. Ault, a native of Bristol, VA, was the son of the late Willis Lee Ault
Sr. and the late Clara Talley Ault.  He was a U S Army veteran and served
in Korea and Vietnam.  Mr. Ault was a project engineer with TVA and a
member of McBurg United Methodist Church. He was past master of the
Andersonville Masonic Lodge.

Mr. Ault was an avid hunter, fisherman, scuba diver and pilot.  In
addition, he farmed and loved his animals. Mr. Ault was a Labrador
Retriever Field Trial Trainer and was past president of the Lincoln County
Wild Turkey Federation. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles and in 1995-96
took his daughters on a cross country trip going both ways across the
United States.  On the beginning part of the ride he took the southern
route to California and then went north and followed the route of the Lewis
and Clark Expedition on the return ride. He also enjoyed reading and
learning about Civil War History.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Lusk Ault of Frankewing; daughters,
Christi Bogle and her husband, Clint of Woodbury and Sherry Ault and her
significant other, David Bakewell of Knoxville and grandchildren, Gavin,
Gaige and Georgia Grace Bogle.

For online guest registry please visit, www.lynchburgfuneralhome.com

Evelyn Louise Lester

Ms. Evelyn Louise Lester, age 81 years, 11 months, and 10 days, passed away
at her home in McMinnville after an extended illness. The family will have
a memorial service at a later date.

Ms. Evelyn was born on August 6, 1938, in Tupelo, MS to the late Loyal and
Ruby Jewell Malone Hawn. She was associated with the American Legion and
the Lions Club. Some of her hobbies include photography, reading,
gardening, and crafts, in which she was very creative. Ms. Evelyn was
employed at the Labor and Industry Department for Washington state.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband,
Dallas Lester; one grandchild, one stepson, Marlin Lester, and two
brothers. She is survived by her three children, Donna Mahoney and her
husband, Thomas, Lori Quick, and Michael Paul and his wife, Beth; stepson,
Curtis Lester; 18 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren, nieces,
nephews, and friends.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lester Family.

www.manchesterfuneralhome.com

Michelle M. Mills

Michelle M. Mills of Manchester passed this life on Wednesday, July 15,
2020 at her residence at the age of 46.  Memorial Services will be
scheduled at a later time.

Michelle, a native of Fort Lauderdale, FL, was the daughter of the late
Donald Bruno Schmidt, Jr and Gail Louise Muller Zane of Unionville.  She
loved being with her family and was very active with her daughter’s.  She
was very involved with the Girl Scouts.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by husband, Terry Mills of
Manchester; daughters, Sara Marie and Hayley Lee Mills, both of Manchester;
brother George Zane (Sara) of Harrison, TN and mother-in-law, Phyllis
Russell Mills of Tullahoma.

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

Rilla Dean Conner

Rilla Dean Conner of Fayetteville passed this life on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the Lincoln County Medical Center at the age of 81.  There are no services scheduled at this time.

Mrs. Conner, a native of Lincoln County, was the daughter of the late Mack and Willie Mai Thomas Brown. She was a member at Oak Hill Baptist Church and enjoyed traveling.

She is survived by sons, Tim Conner and Bill (Jennifer) Conner; brother, Jerry (Sheila) Brown; sister, Marie Bolles; grandchildren, Richard Conner and Justice Conner; great-grandchildren, Bella Conner and Olivia Conner.

For online guest registry please visit, www.lynchburgfuneralhome.com

Brady Tyler Bell

Brady Tyler Bell of Tullahoma passed this life on Monday, July 13th, 2020
at the age of 24 years.  Funeral Services are scheduled for Friday, July 17
th, 2020 at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to follow at
Maplewood Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be Thursday, July 16th
from 4 – 8 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.

Brady was the son of Todd Bell and Marcie Myers.  Brady enjoyed playing
baseball as a child and loved anything outdoors. Deer and turkey hunting,
but fishing was his passion.  He also loved reading and keeping a journal.
He enjoyed Harry Potter, yugioh, magic cards and Pokémon. He loved most all
kinds of music with the band 21 Pilots being his favorite.  Most of all he
was determined to keep a promise to always look after his nephew, Rylan.

Brady was preceded in death by his sister, Kaylen Kochans, great
grandparents, Howard and Bernice (Granny) Frazier, W.J. and Evelyn Landers
and grandfather, Ronald Bell; Uncles, Mark and Greg Frazier.  He is
survived by his parents, Todd Bell and Marcie Myers; sisters, Ally Bell,
Bryleigh Myers and Kelcie Drake; nephew, Rylan Kochans; grandparents,
Donald and Linda Frazier and Lynn Bell; uncles, Shane (Courtney) Frazier,
Mark (Margaret) Bell; Aunts, Tammy (Aaron) Jernigan and Cheryl Frazier;
brother-in-law, Charles Kochans and countless cousins  and friends.

Due to COVID-19 the family has requested that anyone attending please
maintain social distancing and wear masks if possible.

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

Ethel Scroggins

Ethel Scroggins, of North Fort Myers, Florida, passed from this life at
the age of 90 on June 29th 2020. She was laid to rest in the Holt Family
Cemetery in Franklin County Tennessee

She was preceded in death by her husband Clifford Scroggins. Her Father
Robert Lee Holt, Her mother Rosa Lee Holt, a brother Robert Gordon Holt,
three sisters Birdie Seagroves, Violet Melton, and Frances Wilson

She is survived by one daughter Velma ( Bob ) Andreu, two sons Glenn (
Laura ) Scroggins and Melvin ( Renda ) Scroggins.  Five grandchildren
William ( Jessica ) Scroggins, Christa ( Steve ) Utter, Austin ( Stephine )
Andreu, Gordon Scroggins, and Ashely ( James ) Daughtry. Four Great
grandchildren

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

Sheila Marie Campbell

Graveside services for Ms. Sheila Marie Campbell, age 78, of Hillsboro, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Hillsboro Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery in Hillsboro, TN.  Ms. Sheila passed from this life on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Sheila was born on July 22, 1941, the daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Westman.  She was a hard worker all of her life, and as honest as the day was long.  She loved animals, and especially her dogs.  She was a beloved wife, sister, and friend.

In addition to her parents, Sheila is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Johnny Campbell; two brothers, Oliver Andy Westman and Ernie Lee Bouldin; two sisters, Dorothy Kalmar and Pam Bouldin.  She is survived by her twin sister, Myrtle Irvin; four sisters, Josephine Marlin, Rena Terry, Minnie Schiesser, and Earlene Seagroves; special aunt, Margie Smartt; two dogs, Tiny and Jazzie. 

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Campbell family.

Marvin Lloyd Goss

Funeral services for Mr. Marvin Lloyd Goss, age 85, of Manchester will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Manchester Funeral Home with Bro. Tom Watkins officiating.  Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at the funeral home.  Mr. Goss passed from this life on Friday, July 10, 2020, at Tennova Healthcare – Harton in Tullahoma, TN.

Marvin was born in Crossville, TN, on May 4, 1935, the son of the late Maurice and Mary Goss.  He was a United States Air Force Veteran, serving his country for 8 years.  After the military, Marvin worked as a Mechanical Engineer at AEDC.  Marvin was a member of the VFW and American Legion.  He was a Free Mason for 64 years and a Shriner.  Marvin loved to hunt, fish, and play his guitar.  He was a wonderful storyteller, loved history and geneology, and had many friends.  Marvin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

In addition to his parents, Marvin is also preceded in death by his sister, Zeola Davis; three brothers, John Goss, Bob Goss, and Doug Goss.  He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Minnie Goss; one daughter, Gwen Graves (Steve); two grandchildren, Nikki Alonso (Tobey) and Stephen Grave II; two great-grandchildren, Tristan Alonso and Victoria Alonso.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Goss family.