Category: Obituaries

Funeral services for Mr. George Lester Guess, age 82, of Manchester, TN,
will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Manchester
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until time of service on
Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Guess passed away on Monday, August 6,
at his residence.

George was born in Stevenson, AL, the son of the late Bryan and Flossy
Hughes Guess. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran and was
employed at Batesville Casket Company as a truck driver for 25 years.
George enjoyed spending time with his family and taking his grandchildren
fishing. He loved tending to his many farm animals, and working in his
yard.

In addition to his parents, George was also preceded in death by one
daughter, Brenda Green; three brothers, Gene, Kenneth, and Jim Guess; one
sister, Doris Rickett; and one grandson, Kevin Newlin. He is survived by
his loving wife, Patricia Guess; three daughters, Robyn (Jimmy) Tanner,
Lisa Newlin, and Kathy (Scott) Orr; three sisters, Phyliss (Merle)
Bellamy, Wanda Austin, and Shirley Gothard; nine grandchildren, Brenna
Tanner, Whitney (Matt) Howland, Kyle (Tina) Newlin, Sandy (Brian)
Schmahl, Shanda (Titus) Simmons, Sheena Green (Thomas), Brandon (Ellie)
Orr, Logan (Wade) Guffey, and Blake (Alyssa) Orr; fourteen great
grandchildren, Landon, Ava, Hunter, Cara, Cooper, Colby, Addison,
Aaliyah, Shanice, Brock, Mabrie, Trinity, Tottie, and Tatum; and special
friends, Linda and George Winters.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the
Alzheimer’s Association or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE GUESS FAMILY
www.manchesterfuneralhome.com

Joann Evelyn Foster, age 79, of Tullahoma, TN, passed away on Saturday,
August 4, 2018 at her residence. No services are scheduled at this time.

Joann was born in Chicago, IL on May 25, 1939, the daughter of the late
Joe and Helen Komestik. She was an Executive Secretary in the Sears
Tower in Chicago, IL.

In addition to her parents, Joann was also preceded in death by her
loving husband, Jack Wayne Foster.

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FOSTER FAMILY
www.manchesterfuneralhome.com

Linda Alice Disch, age 68, of Manchester, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 2, 2018. Linda was born in Griffin, Georgia to the late John and Betty Duke. She retired from the State of Georgia after 30 years working in the Department for Children’s Services where she positively affected the lives of countless children and families.
Linda was a member of the First Baptist Church in Manchester where she loved cooking meals for her church family every Wednesday evening and giving of herself in ministry to other. Near to her heart was the Oakley Food Ministry which provided groceries to families in need. Linda loved everything to do with the kitchen: recipes, canning, cooking and sharing her creations.
Linda went about her chosen tasks quietly, never bringing attention to herself. She preferred to use her abilities and quiet strength behind the scenes in support of others.
One of Linda’s favorite things to do was to go camping with family and friends to see and experience new places and things.
Beginning at age of 16 she amassed a library of over 1500 Science Fiction books joyfully reading each one. Another big part of her life was the game of Spades which brought her and her husband, Daniel together. She developed many close friendships playing Spades on-line and hosting tournaments.
Linda is survived by her loving husband, Daniel Disch; daughter, Julie Hollinshead (John); two sons, Ian Disch (Vicki) and Justin Disch (Stephanie); one brother, Stephen Duke (Pamela); three granddaughters, Sophie, Rebecca and Grace Disch. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Betty Duke.

A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Manchester with Dr. Cox officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 10:00 AM until service time at First Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church of Manchester Oakley Food Ministry.

Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Disch family.

You may sign the online guestbook at www.coffeecountyfuneralchapel.com.

Deanna Renee Matthews., age 39, of Normandy, passed this life on Thursday,
August 2, 2018 at Tennova Harton Hospital. A celebration of life will be
scheduled at a later date. A native of Astabula, Ohio Mrs. Matthews was the
daughter of Randall Stone of Ohio and Kathryn Ferl Stone of Georgia. She
was a homemaker, loved her dogs, Grunter and Ahyoka, and was a member of
the ASPCA. She also enjoyed various crafts. She was preceded in death by
her son, Nicholas Stone and grandpa, Gerald Ludwig. In addition to her
parents, Deanne is survived by two daughters, Brianna Stone of Normandy,TN
and Quotisha Stone of Stone Mountain, Georgia; one sister; Jennifer Benson
and her husband Adrien of Georgia; paternal grandmother, Sandra Kobernik of
Ohio; fiancé, David Matthews and special friend, Charles Hill of Alabama
who was like another child to her as well as several nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth Bryson of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, August 3, 2018 at her daughter’s residence at the age of 76 years old. Funeral Services are scheduled for Monday, August 6th at 2:00 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to follow at Bethany Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Monday from 12 PM until service time.
Elizabeth, a native of Tullahoma, was the daughter of the late Johnny and Gladys Bailey Ferrell. She worked on the assembly line at the American Can Company in Shelbyville. She enjoyed spending time at the senior citizens center and VFW where she loved to dance. She also love spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Chris Allen, and sisters, Betty Smith and Charlotte Ann Huff.
She is survived by three daughters, Gail Farrar and her husband, Donnie of Manchester, Lynn Colyar of Tullahoma and Annette Barnes and her husband, David of Tullahoma; brother, Tommy Ferrell of Grand Prairie, TX and 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Helen Burnette Mason, of Manchester, TN, passed away peacefully on July
31, 2018. She was born on August 24, 1921 in Maryville, TN.

Helen began her 47 years of service to the University of Tennessee as a
clerk in the Physics Department in Knoxville. In 1964, she became the
founding librarian at UTSI in Tullahoma. In 2007, the library was named
the Helen and
Arthur Mason Library. She was married to the late Dr. Art Mason,
professor of physics and associate dean for academic affairs at UTSI.

She is survived by a sister-in-law and seven nephews.

The family suggests memorial donations be made to the First Baptist
Church of Manchester. The church was a very important part of Helen’s
life.

A celebration of her life is being planned. Her burial will be private
near Maryville, in the foothills of her beloved mountains.

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE MASON FAMILY
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