Category: Obituaries

Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Matsfield Herrell, age 81, of Manchester, TN will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Bro. Joel Reynolds officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers will be Wade Herrell, Evan Herrell, Austin Slacks, CC Smith, Phil Herrell, Charlie Herrell, and Tom Herrell. Mr. Herrell passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at his residence.

Kenneth was born in Union County, TN to the late Charles and Sarah Herrell. He was originally from Tennessee, but he lived most of his life in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He was a carpenter and superintendent for the same company for over 40 years. He won the Craftsmanship Award in 1971, and he oversaw building churches, many large homes, and many high rises. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves and the United States Army. He loved skydiving and was an excellent bowler. In his spare time, he loved wood working and was a fantastic wood turner.

In addition to his parents, Kenneth is also preceded in death by one sister, Peggy Bowne. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Herrell; one son, Wade (Lisa) Herrell; two daughters, Barbara and Dawn Herrell; one brother, Phillip (Jackie) Herrell; one sister, Norma DeVall; five grandchildren, Danyelle (CC), Megan, Austin (Alyssa), Anna, and Evan; three great-grandchildren, Spencer-Leigh, Amelia, and Riley; two brothers-in-law, Ken Manhardt and Ed Bowne; his best friend, Calvin Cooper; and multiple nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in Kenneth’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org, or Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203, www.alivehospice.org.

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

Funeral services for Mr. Robert Earl Statham, age 70, of Manchester, TN will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Bro. Danny Anderson and Bro. Buck Frazier officiating. Burial will follow in Hurricane Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, July 6, 2018, at the funeral home. Mr. Statham passed away suddenly at his residence on Saturday, June 30, 2018.

Robert was born in Albertville, Alabama to the late Robert and Deloreze Statham. Before retiring in 2010, he worked for the City of Tullahoma. Mr. Statham attended Hurricane Grove Baptist Church, and he enjoyed watching Alabama football and going fishing. Robert loved the Lord, his friends, his family, and his cats; Milo, Ottis, and Tiger more than anything.

In addition to his parents, Robert is also preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Jean Ashley; one brother, Manuel Lee Statham, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie Statham; one daughter, Renee (Steve) Bates; three sisters, Faye Shelton, Kay (Jim) Millraney, and Rosie (Freddie Bush) Barnes; father-in-law, William Madewell; two brothers-in-law, Anthony and Bill Madewell; two grandchildren, Emily Coker and Zachary Bates; three step-grandchildren, April (Wesley) Wood, Nikki Bates, and Emily Bates; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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

Larry W. Anderson of Monteagle, TN

April 26, 1949 – July 1, 2018

A hard working man who believed in providing for his family by the sweat of
his brow. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
His
life had become a greater testimony to those of us who knew him well.
Behold
old things are passed away. Ecclesiastes 7:1 The day of one’s death is
more precious than ones birth. He now rests in the arms of the Lord and
has found that peace that passeth all understanding. He was preceded in
death by his son, Aarron. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Anderson;
daughters, Lilly, Tilly and Sara; sons, Larry Jr. (Melissa), Anthony, Matt
1 (Amy), Eric, Matt 2-2 and Joseph (Elizabeth); sixteen grandchildren; god
son, Dwight Layne (Hollie) and his little fishing buddy, Boo Boo. No
service is planned, but the family will have a graveside memorial at a
later date.

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William DeWitt (De) Cox, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Saturday, June
30th, 2018 at NHC in Tullahoma. De was the miracle baby of Dollie
Johnston Cox and Lloyd Page Cox, delivered on Christmas Day 1928. He grew
up in Willow, Arkansas, Dyess, Arkansas (where the Coxes were a founding
family), and in Memphis, Tennessee. His natural independence and
resourcefulness led him to a series of interesting roles early in his
life which included farming, soda jerk, paper carrier, and bowling
champion. While he attended Humes High School, the car he bought with his
paper route money was one of the only cars in the parking lot each day.
He received his degree in Physical Education at Memphis State (now called
University of Memphis). De met Joy Nabors, the love of his life, at First
Methodist Church in Memphis where they were married in 1951. They had two
boys who worked and played along with him just as he imagined his
children would one day. Joy and De celebrated their 67th anniversary on
June 3 this year. De served in the Army and the Navy Reserves. While in
the Army, he ran a mess hall, experience that served him well when he was
responsible for school cafeterias as an elementary school principal in
later years. He loved children, and they returned the favor. During his
long career as a teacher, coach, and principal, De spent summers working
for the Agriculture Department measuring cotton allotments, a part time
job he continued after retiring from Shelby County Schools in 1985. His
primary job, though, was spoiling Joy. He loved to cook for her, grew the
vegetables and flowers that she loved, and delighted in traveling with
her. The Coxes moved to Tullahoma in 1994 and quickly became involved in
First United Methodist Church. De jumped right in to start the preschool
program. He taught Sunday School and served on many committees, but he
may be best known for his friendly greetings, his delicious bread, and
the dressing he made for the church’s Thanksgiving dinners. In addition
to his wife, Joy, De is survived by his sons and their wives, Mike and
Marcia, and Ted and Cindy; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A
memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in
Tullahoma on Saturday, July 7th at 2:00 PM. The family will receive
friends from noon until 2:00 PM. Memorials may be given to the Clothes
Closet at First United Methodist Church, 208 West Lauderdale Street,
Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

JOE EDWARD SANDERS, SR., age 56, of Decherd, Tenn., formerly of Tullahoma, Tenn., departed this life on Friday, June 29, 2018, at the Alvin C. York, V.A. Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., losing a brief battle with cancer. Mr. Sanders was born in Manchester, Tenn., to the late Leroy Sanders and Peggy Davis Sanders on April 12, 1962. Mr. Sanders was a U.S. Army Veteran. After his service in the Army he was employed for many years as a Truck Driver. Mr. Sanders was an avid U.T. Football fan. Before his illness he was residing in Abilene, Texas. Mr. Sanders heart was with the Hope Haven Ministries homeless shelter, where he was a volunteer.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by his brothers; Steve and Ricky Sanders. He is survived by his daughters; Keri Frank (Miles Smith) of Decherd, Tenn., Jessica Sanders (Nathan Maxwell) of Everette, Wa., son, Joe Sanders, Jr. and wife, Brittany of Spokane, Wa. 5-Grandchildren; London, Gunner, Macie, Jolie, Zoey. Sister, Debra Richards and husband, Doug of Tullahoma. Several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for 6:00 P.M. Friday evening, July 6, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Military honors bestowed. Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 P.M. until service time at 6:00.

Online live viewing of the service is available by contacting Grant Funeral Services.