Kidd, Ronald Edward, of Tullahoma, died Thursday, September 6th,
2018 at his residence at the age of 81. He was born April 27th, 1937 in
Bastian, Virginia to the late Thurman and Nora Dunn Kidd. A 1954 graduate
of Bland County High School, he served in the United States Air Force
before going to work in the uniform and linen rental business. His career
took him from Virginia to North Carolina to Nashville before he came to
Tullahoma in 1968 to start a new company, Mid-South Uniform Service, Inc.
He worked side by side with his employees to build the business and
believed in the values of hard work and taking good care of his
customers. Mr. Kidd was quietly generous in lending a helping hand to
many people over the years. He loved gospel music and always enjoyed a
good argument. He was also a former member of numerous civic
organizations, including the Tullahoma Kiwanis Club, the American Legion
Post 43, and the Chamber of Commerce. In addition to his parents, Mr.
Kidd was preceded in death by one brother, Willard; and one son, Tim. He
is survived by his wife, Joyce Kidd; children, Sandra, Gary (Tammie) and
Amy (Adam); grandchildren, Adam, Alex, Skylar, Kaicie and Elijah; former
wife, Beth and daughter-in-law, Sherri; sister, Bettie; brother, Lewis
(Nina); sister-in-law, Barbara; and nieces and nephews, all who mourn his
passing. He will also be missed by loving family members, Vincent, Vickie
(Kevin), Denny, Andi (Bob), Jodi, Tara (Jason), Terrance, Rebecca
(Jacob), Cody, Tyler, Brandon, Payton, Quintin, Jasmine, Paxton (Cierra),
Gyle, Hayden, Zoey, Myla, Myzik, Chandler, Deklan and Daxon. Visitation
for Mr. Kidd will be held on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 at Kilgore
Funeral Home from 1:00-3:00pm with the funeral to immediately follow at
3:00pm with Bro. Jimmy Keasey officiating. Burial will follow at Rose
Hill Memorial Gardens.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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9/8/18–Ronald Edward Kidd
9/8/18 — John Henry Lawrence
Memorial services for Mr. John Henry Lawrence, age 80, of Manchester, TN,
will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Hickerson
Station Church of Christ. Mr. Lawrence passed away on Saturday,
September 1, 2018 at Unity Medical Center in Manchester.
John was born in Nashville, TN, the son of the late Louis J. and Mary
Hortense Bethel Lawrence. He was a veteran of the National Guard, a
salesman in the auto industry and was a member of St. Marks Catholic
Church. John was an Alabama football fan, loved movies, always looking
at politics and news, and enjoyed spending time with family.
In addition to his parents, John was also preceded in death by one
brother, Frank J. Lawrence. He is survived by his loving wife of 55
years, Frances Clifton Lawrence; two daughters, Lana Michelle (Michael)
Ray and Lori Anne (JR) Hughes; three brothers, Louis J., Robert William
and Luke Lawrence; three sisters, Linda Worley, Susan Brewington, and
Diane Lowry; and grandchildren, Robert Lawrence Ray, Greg C. (Haley) Ray,
and Zack John Henry Hughes.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to a
fund set up in John’s name at USBank, 1000 Hillsboro Blvd., Manchester,
TN 37355.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE LAWRENCE FAMILY
9/8/18 — Deborah Kay King Torres
Funeral services for Mrs. Deborah Kay King Torres, age 57 of Shelbyville, TN will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to follow in Cothran Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 AM until time for the service.
A native of Shelbyville, TN, Mrs. Torres was the daughter of the late William Paul and Melba Marie Helton King and the wife of Raymond Torres who survives. Mrs. Torres enjoyed television, going to yard sales, loved her family, especially her grandchildren and loved her dogs. Mrs. Torres was a Christian.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Kristine Buie, Varina Hinojosa, April Coleman and Krystal Torres, and ten grandchildren, Dominic Buie, Camren Lovins, Isiah Smotherman, Elijah Hinojosa, Aaliyah Hinojosa, Grayson Hinojosa, Gabriel Hinojosa, Tristan Hendon, Kade Coleman and Trinity Merlo.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Joel Morton, Sr.
Kenneth Joel Morton Sr of Shelbyville, passed this life on Wednesday,
September 5, 2018 at his residence at the age of 54. No services are
scheduled.
A native of Los Angeles, CA, he was the son of the late David Jeremiah
Morton and Nancy Clark Morton of Shelbyville. He was a fleet manager for
Marten Transport and enjoyed riding motorcycles, bowling and leather
crafting. His favorite times were spent with his family, especially his
grandchildren.
In addition to his mother, Nancy Clark Morton of Shelbyville, he is
survived by son, Kenneth Joel Morton Jr of Tullahoma; brothers, David Jay
Morton of Shelbyville and Richard Jeffery Morton and his wife, JoAnn of Las
Vegas, NV; sisters, Jerri Lynne Morton and Aleita “Leigh” Morton, both of
Shelbyville; two grandchildren, Avery Skye Morton and Addelyn Rishe’y
Morton and ex-wife, Juli Bain of Beechgrove.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
9/8/18 — Doris Jean Panter Amacher
DORIS JEAN PANTER AMACHER, age 82, of Estill Springs, Tenn., departed this life on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, at Life Care Center of Tullahoma following an extended illness. Ms. Amacher was born in Estill Springs, Tenn., on September 24, 1935, to the late Frank Panter and Ethel Bates Panter. She was a devoted long time member of the Estill Springs Methodist Church where she played the piano and organ for many years. Ms. Amacher was employed as a cook at the Old Estill Springs Elementary School for a short time and then as a sales clerk at the former Russell’s Dept. Store in Winchester. She is a former member of Business and Professional Women’s Foundation. She enjoyed gardening when she was able. She loved her grandchildren and cherished her times with them.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Amacher was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Kenneth Amacher, son, Tim Amacher and Grandson, Wesley Amacher. She is survived by her Son, Dale Amacher and wife, Cherry of Estill Springs, Grandchildren; Christopher Amacher of Cape May, New Jersey, Rusty Amacher of Ashville, North Carolina, Lyle Amacher and wife, Lindsey of Winchester, Step-grandchildren; Chris Robertson of Tullahoma, Tommy (Shannon) Money and William Joseph Money all of Winchester, Great-grandchildren; Lily Amacher, Cassion Amacher, Brody Amacher & Able Amacher, Brother, Billy Ray Panter and wife, Charlotte of Birmingham, Ala., several Nieces and Nephews.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, September 8, 2018, in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Rev. Joe Rutherford, officiating. Visitation with the family will be held from 12:00 Noon on Saturday prior to the service time at 2:00.
Online live viewing of the service is available by contacting Grant Funeral Services.
9/9/18–Rachel Ann Kennedy
A Celebration of Life service for Rachel Ann Kennedy, age 44 of Manchester, will be held on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 5:00 P.M. at Manchester Funeral Home with Brother Keith Sims and Brother Barry Whiteaker. The family will receive friends on Sunday prior to the service from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. Rachel passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at St. Thomas Rutherford.
Rachel was born on October 11, 1973 in Coffee County. She was of the Baptist faith and shared her strong faith with everyone she was around. Rachel loved spending time with her family and friends and was a loving mother, daughter, sister, cousin and friend. She always put others first and was loved by all that knew her. She loved taking long, daily walks and was the owner of Rachel’s His and Her beauty salon in Morrison.
Rachel is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Faye Laxson Prater (Gary) of Smithville; father, David Kennedy; grandfather, J.C. Laxson; son, Will Freeze; daughters, Madison Hartwig and Megan Hartwig; brother, David “Dee” Kennedy (Lindsay) of Louisiana; sister, Lynn Myers (Mark); nieces and nephews, Isaac and Ashlynn Kennedy, Sam and Ben Myers; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
At Rachel’s request, please dress casually and come as you are.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First Bank, 1500 Hillsboro Blvd., Manchester, TN 37355 in Will, Madison, and Megan’s name.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kennedy family.
9/8/18–Dorothy Loretta Nease
Dorothy Loretta Nease, age 88 of Tullahoma, TN was welcomed into the
Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at her residence after an
extended illness, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services are
scheduled for Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 1 PM at the Victory Baptist
Church, 316 N. College Street, Tullahoma, with burial to follow at Bethany
Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Friday, September 7 from 5-8
at Victory Baptist Church and Saturday, September 8 from 12 PM until the
service time.
A native of Tullahoma, she was the daughter of the late Lawson Earl and
Nellis Stewart Melton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by brother, Lawson Earl Melton Jr; sister, Helen Melton; first
husband, Paul Thomas Smith; second husband, John Charles Pursley; sons,
Paul Eugene Smith, Thomas Jacky Smith and David Wayne Smith; grandsons,
Thomas Eugene Smith and Johnny Stephen Rogers and great grandson, Devonite
Malik.
Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Sam Nease of
Tullahoma; sons, William (Judy) Smith of Ooltewah, TN, Mike (Angie) Smith
of Hillsboro, Tony (Becky) Smith of
Tullahoma and Steven (Jennifer) Pursley of Tullahoma; daughters, Louise
Bryant of Tullahoma and Pam (Ricky) Tawwater of Tullahoma; daughter-in-law,
Sylvia Smith of Tullahoma; 31 grandchildren; 65 great grandchildren; 20
great great grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to Hospice of the
Highland Rim Foundation, Inc, 110 E Lauderdale Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
9/6/18–Muriel Lee Harris
Morrison – Mr. Muriel Lee Harris, 90, passed away, Sunday September 2,
2018 in McMinnville, Tennessee. He was born in Algood, Tennessee on June
14, 1928 to William Austin Harris and Rebecca Seegraves Harris who preceded
him in death along with 3 sisters and and 2 brothers.
He was a resident of the Fountain Grove Community in Coffee County and was
a member of the Fountain Grove United Methodist Church, Troy Lodge # 34 F &
AM, Troy, Missouri, Scottish Rite Bodies of Chattanooga and the Al Malaikah
Shrine Temple in Los Angeles, California. He was an Aircraft Inspector
traveling all over the United States and a Truck Driver for Batesville
Casket Company in his later years. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean
Conflict.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elsie Hardcastle Harris; son, David
Lee Harris, Morrison; daughter, Patricia Ann and husband Dr. Mark Cotner of
Billings, Montana; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday in the Central Funeral Home
Chapel with Ministers, Chuck Hopkins and Louis Johnson officiating. Masonic
Honors will be provided by the Hillsboro Lodge. Burial will be in the
Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Warren County with Military Honors.
Visitation: 12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM Thursday at Central Funeral Home,
Manchester, Tennessee. www.centralfuneralhome.com
9/4/18–Deborah K Kilts
Deborah K Kilts of Bradyville, passed this life on Monday, September 3,
2018 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville at the age of 62. No services are
scheduled.
A native of Jamestown, TN, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Dora
Ellen Stone Garrett. She was a graduate of University of Tennessee and she
and her husband, Ralph “Mike” Kilts Jr., operated a private ambulance
service. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening.
Deborah is survived by her husband, Ralph “Mike” Kilts Jr., of
Bradyville.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
9/5/18–Mildred Louise Knight
Mildred Louise Knight of Moore County passed this life on Saturday,
September 1, 2018 at her home, at the age of 96. Mrs. Knight was born in
Robertson Co. KY to the late John T. and Vesta Estelle Holder Huddleston.
During her life, Mrs. Knight was a member of Cannan Baptist Church. In
addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Grady
Knight, Sr.; one son, Calvin “Lynn” Knight; one daughter, Anita Knight
Davenport; three sisters, Helen Evans, Mary Sue Arnold, and Evelyn Banks;
one brother, Thomas Ray Huddleston; one grandson, Jason Knight; one
great-granddaughter Kaylee Nichole Knight; and one niece, Betty June
Lockey. Mrs. Knight is survived by three sons, Grady “Buzz” Knight, Jr.
and his wife Sue of Moore Co, Danny Knight and his wife Linda of Franklin
Co, and Ricky Knight of Moore Co; four daughters, Donna Wells and her
husband E.J. of Franklin Co, Brenda Oliver and her husband Jim of
Tullahoma, Sandra Richter and her husband Dick of Lynchburg, and Melissa
Brazier and her husband David of Tullahoma; one sister, Christine Hodge;
14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Knight will be held on
Wednesday, September 5 from 11:00am-2:00pm at Kilgore Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will immediately follow at 2:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral
Home Chapel with Bros. Eddie Canady and Bobby King officiating. Burial
will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens with grandsons serving as
pallbearers. For those who wish, the family asks that donations in Mrs.
Knight’s memory be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital- PO
Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.