Category: Obituaries

Louis Anthony Hendrix age 52, passed away on August 19, 2017, in
Nashville at the St. Thomas West Hospital, with his family and his
veteran state troopers at his side. Louis was born December 19, 1964, in
Manchester, to his parents, the late Louis Harold Hendrix and Pearlie Mae
Randolph Hendrix. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother,
Gary “Slim” Hendrix. Louis was a Master State Trooper and was
employed by the Tennessee State of Home Defense. He was one of the top
commercial vehicle enforcement experts and a veteran of the Tennessee
Highway Patrol and had an extensive successful career.
Louis is survived by a niece; Elizabeth Hendrix, a sister-in-law; Kay
Hendrix, a great nephew; Kevin Swales Jr., veterans of the Tennessee
Highway Patrol, and friends who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made IN LOVING
MEMORY OF LOUIS ANTHONY HENDRIX to the: TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL FOP #16,
4120 Cummings Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421
VISITATION: Tuesday, August 22, 4 – 8:00 P.M., at the Central Funeral
Home, 2812 Hillsboro Highway, Manchester, TN
FUNERAL: Wednesday, August 23, 1:00 P.M., at Central Funeral Home
BURIAL: Rose Hill Memorial Gardens
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

Mary Jo Trimble of Tullahoma passed this life on Thursday, August 17,
2017 at NHC Tullahoma at the age of 94. Mrs. Trimble was born in Gilmer,
Texas to the late Clayton and Addie Ora Matthews Hurt and was a member of
Wilson Avenue Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Trimble
is preceded in death by her husband, Marlon Trimble; one son, Monty
Trimble; five sisters, Ila Kay Davis, Christine Dunagan, Clatie Hurt,
Gloy Waites, and Mildred Jordan; and two brothers, Leck and Matthew Hurt.
She is survived by one son, Phil Trimble and his wife Susan of
Winchester; one daughter-in-law Lynn Dance Trimble; five grandchildren,
Jocelyn Johnson and her husband Daniel, Chandler Trimble, Hunter Trimble
and his wife Jamie, Ann Trimble-Loyd and her husband Jake, and Elizabeth
Trimble; and great-grandchildren, Presleigh, Woods and Peirson.
Visitation for Mrs. Trimble will be held on Sunday, August 20th, 2017 at
Kilgore Funeral Home from 1:00-3:00pm with the funeral to immediately
follow at 3:00pm with Bros. John Payne and Randy Davis officiating.
Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Ray Threet, age 91, of Manchester, will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2017, at 2 PM at Manchester Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Brown officiating. Entombment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday, August 19 from 4- 8 PM at the funeral home. Mrs. Threet passed away on Thursday evening, August 17 at her home.
 
Mrs. Ann was born on August 8, 1926, in Bell Buckle to the late Burr Woods and Annie Zuma Shriver Beachboard. She was a member of the Main Street Church of Christ in Manchester, an outstanding homemaker and a wonderful mother and sweet mother-in-law, a true Mrs. June Cleaver. She was the wife of a very busy man for 60 years, the late Dr. Ewing J. Threet. Mrs. Ann was an avid golfer and the Reigning Ms. Bell Buckle of 1944.
 
In addition to her parents and her husband, Ms. Ann was preceded in death by her 5 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her two sons, Stephen Ewing (Ruthe) Threet of Smyrna and James Herbert (Mindy) Threet, III of Manchester; one daughter, Dianne (Doug) Vaughn of Manchester; grandchildren, Troy (Angela) Threet, Jenny (Clay) Paul, Heather (Jason) Aston, Dr. Ewing J. Threet, II, Dr. Eleanor Threet, Scott (Stephanie) Vaughn, Andy Vaughn, Oliver Naugle, and Spencer Peterson; ten great grandchildren, and special friends, Connie Cargile, Peggy Darden, Sharon West, and Jennifer Goins.
 
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Main Street Church of Christ Correspondence Course of an organization of your choice.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE Threet FAMILY

Mr. Santos Solis Soriano Jr passed this life on August 10, 2017 at
Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 67 years old.

Mr. Soriano was born to the late Santos Solis Soriano, Sr. and Fransisca
Villanueva Soriano on May 25, 1950 in Mexico.

A carpenter by trade he loved to make things with his hands. He also
enjoyed the game of soccer, both as a player and spectator.

He is survived by his wife, Ofelia Rodriguez Solis of Tullahoma. He left to
mourn his passing his children, sons Santos Solis Soriano, III and Osvaldo
Solis, both of Mexico. Surviving daughters include Rosalba Bouchard and her
husband Matthew of Tullahoma, Tennessee, Patricia Solis of Tullahoma,
Tennessee, Ariana Solis Villafuerte and her husband Cesar of Tullahoma,
Tennessee and Norma Solis of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Surviving grandchildren are Jessie and Theodore Amaro, Miguel, Jennifer,
Mandy and Samantha Gallegos, Brianna and Janet Villafuerte, Vivan Solis and
Cristian Solis Silva.

Also surviving Mr. Soriano are his siblings Gloria Nunez, Lucila Ortega and
Rosa, Leobordo and Ulices Solis. Siblings Merced and Adriana Solis preceded
him in death.

Visitation with family members will be held beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday,
August 13, 2017 at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. A funeral service will
follow at 3 p.m.

*For online condolences go to **www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com*

Graveside services for John David Bartlett, age 76, of Morrison, TN, will
be conducted at 1:30 PM on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Viola Cemetery
with burial following. Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 PM
until 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Coffee County Funeral
Chapel. Mr. Bartlett passed away on August 8, 2017 at Lynchburg Nursing
Home in Lynchburg, TN.

Mr. Bartlett was born in Fayetteville, TN, the son of the late J.B. and
Virginia Groce Bartlett. He worked as a livestock dealer for Bryan
Livestock, enjoyed working cattle and loved watching westerns.

In addition to his parents, David was also preceded in death by one
sister, Mary Frances Bartlett. He is survived by his wife, Janice Ramsey
Bartlett; two sons, Scott and Matthew Bartlett; two sisters, Patricia
Stevenson and Zenita Castine; and five grandchildren, Zachary, Samuel,
Maggie, Michael, and Ethan.

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

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

Effie Mae Johnson passed away August 8, 2017, in Murfreesboro, at the Alive Hospice Facility with her family at her bedside. Effie was born in Creve Coeue, IL to her parents, the late Gene Pittman and Doris M. Pittman. Effie was also preceded in death by a daughter, Effie Brant, and a sister, Linda Turner.
She is survived by her spouse, James Johnson of Beechgrove, TN, her mother Doris Lanlge of East Peora, IL and a child, Jeremiah Johnson, of Beechgrove, TN, a sister, Melinda Lange of East Peoria, a brother, Bud Pittman of Greve Coeur IL, and five grandchildren, Tahinda Brant of Beechgrove TN, Anna Brant of Manchester, TN, Kristen Johnson of Welsh LA, Dominic Johnson of Welsh, LA, and Avery Johnson of Welsh LA.
VISITATION: August 10, 2017, Thursday, 11:00 – 11:30 A.M. at the Central Funeral Home, 2812 Hillsboro Highway, Manchester
FUNERAL: August 10, Thursday, 11:30 A.M. at Central Funeral Home
BURIAL: Beechgrove Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

ELZIE JIMMY PHIPPS
(May 15, 1937 – August 8, 2017)

Elzie Jimmy Phipps passed away on August 8, 2017, at his home with his
family at his bedside. He was born in Manchester, to his parents, the
late Clarence Henry Phipps and Sadie Louise Jones Phipps. Elzie was
affiliated with the Original Church of Jesus Christ. He worked as a
carpenter before retirement. After retiring, he was an avid sports fan.
He loved the Coffee County RED RAIDERS, TN Vols, and TN Titans. Most of
all, he loved his family, children, grandchildren, and
great-grandchildren. He had a kind spirit and a loving heart. He will be
missed by all who knew and loved him. Elzie was preceded in death along
with his parents, Clarence and Sadie Phipps, a son, Christopher Lee
Phipps, two sisters; Shirley Ann Akers and Claire Louise Gipson, a
Son-In-Law; Richard Shelton, and a Granddaughter; Annie Denise Phipps.
Elzie is survived by his loving wife Khyva Lynn Akers Phipps of
Manchester, TN, four children; Cynthia S. Davis and husband Ray of
Lynchburg, Tn, Carolyn Phipps Simpson and husband Terry Wiser of
Beechgrove, TN, Carrie L. Winton and husband George of Manchester, TN,
and Jimmy D. Phipps and Lynn Atkinson of Hixson, TN, nine grandchildren;
Alisha S. Vaughn and husband Jason of Manchester, TN, Chad Shelton and
Lauri of Manchester, TN, Leah S. Cashion and Zach of Manchester, TN,
Tiffany N. Johnson and Nick of Manchester, TN, Tasha D. Lavergne and Ben
of Lynchburg, TN, Zachary S. Phipps and Brittany of Manchester, TN, and
Christopher Phipps Jr. and Amanda of Manchester, TN, Kaylyn Leigh Morgan
and David of Manchester, TN, Jordan T. Winton of Manchester, TN, twenty
two great-grandchildren, and numerous friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to:
Central Funeral Home, as a contribution fund in the loving memory of
Elzie Jimmy Phipps.
VISITATION: August 10, 2017, Thursday, 5 – 8:00 P.M. at the Central
Funeral Home, 2812 Hillsboro Highway, Manchester
FUNERAL: August 11, 2017, Friday, Central Funeral Home 1:00 P.M.
BURIAL: Ragsdale Cemetery
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS