Category: Obituaries

Joel Clay Rogers of Tullahoma, passed this life on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at his residence at the age of 49 years old.  Funeral Services are scheduled for Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 2 PM at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church with Bro. John Hill officiating. Burial will follow at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 5 PM – 8 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home and Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 1 PM till 2 PM at the Church.
Joel, the son of Jerry and Brenda Neal Rogers of Tullahoma, was born on November 6, 1967 in Shelbyville, TN. He was a 1986 graduate of THS and attended Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville. While in school he enjoyed playing sports including baseball, basketball and football. One of his favorite activities was sharing the skills he had learned playing sports with his daughter, nephews and niece. He also enjoyed attending their games and school functions. Joel had an immense love for his family and loved working side by side with his Dad building fences. He enjoyed collecting antiques and attending flea markets searching for treasures with his daughter, Maggie. He also enjoyed collecting rock and geodes with his nephews. He was an avid UT Football fan.
Joel is preceded in death by one brother, Chad Rogers.
In addition to his parents, Jerry and Brenda Rogers of Tullahoma, he is survived by his wife, Wendy Taylor Rogers of Tullahoma; daughter, Maggie Grace Rogers of Tullahoma; brother, Josh Rogers and his wife, Mindy of Tullahoma; sister, Amy Dodson and her husband, Chuck of Tullahoma; niece McKayla Rogers; nephews, Evan Rogers, Charlie Dodson and Chase Dodson and many good friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Trust Fund for his daughter, which is being established at Ascend Federal Credit Union. Please make checks payable to: Amy Rogers Dodson, Trustee of the Trust Fund for Maggie Grace Rogers.

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara J Duke of Tullahoma, passed this life on Monday, April 3, 2017 at
Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville, at the age of 73 years old.
Funeral Services are scheduled for Friday, April 7, 2017 at 2 PM at
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Thomas officiating. Burial
will follow Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Thursday,
April 6, 2017 from 5 PM – 8 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.

Barbara was the daughter of the late Wiley and Helen Mourer. She was born
in Aurora, IL on May 4, 1943. She was a customer service representative
supervisor for Mid-State Communications Service. She attended the First
Church of Jesus Christ in Manchester. Her hobbies included all kinds of
crafting. She especially enjoyed painting and making jewelry and cards. She
enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and
was spending time teaching them crafts.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Haskell Grant and two grandchildren, Stephanie Nicole Thomas and Nicholas
Cumbie.

She is survived by her husband, Cecil Duke of Tullahoma; two daughters,
Debra Thomas and her husband, Bill of Decherd and Tammy George and her
husband, Hanford Cumbie of Andrews, SC; one brother, Raymond Mourer and his
wife, Debbie of Harvey, IL; sisters, Beverly Berry of Manchester and Jamie
Mourer of Paducah, KY; three grandchildren, Brandy Ballard and her husband,
John of Decherd, Darby Thomas of Decherd and Cale Thomas of Tullahoma; two
great grandchildren, Jenna and Preston Ballard and several nieces, nephews,
cousins, extended family member and many friends.

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Finis Randy Buckner entered into this world March 11, 1952, departing peacefully with family surrounding him April 1, 2017. The proprietor of Central Funeral Home located in Manchester, Randy provided personal service and support while touching the lives of so many people in Middle Tennessee. Randy graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Ohio State University majoring in Engineering and Architecture. His service to his community included the Rotary Club, the Industrial Board, and the Governor’s Advisory Board for Education in Coffee County. An avid pilot, his love for flying was second only to his love of his wife Terri to whom he has been married for 36 years. Randy was a member of the Red Hill Church of Christ in Manchester. His relationship with his Church family and his Lord provided comfort during these last months. Randy was preceded in death by his father Finis Malcolm Buckner. He is survived by his wife Terri Buckner of Manchester, his mother Allie Mae Hawk Buckner of Manchester, and his brother Frank Buckner of Hillsboro, and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday April 4th at Central Funeral Home from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will follow Wednesday April 5th at 12:00 noon from the Chapel at Central Funeral Home with Brother Ralph Hart officiating. The Buckner’s would like to to thank everyone for their kindness and thoughtfulness during this journey. The family humbly requests no flowers of gifts be offered, but that donations in Randy’s name be made at The Humane Society of Coffee County, All God’s Children in Manchester, Special Olympics of Lower Cumberland Region Area 13 P.O.Box 562 Manchester, TN 37349 or The Senior Citizens. **Donations will be collected at: First National Bank in Manchester.

CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

Mr. Billy Frank Henley of Hillsboro, Tennessee, Age 79, was born December 11, 1937 in Hillsboro, TN and crossed the river to heaven’s golden shores on Sunday April 2, 2017. Mr. Henley was preceded in death by his loving parents: William Alexander “Bud” Henley and Mary Emma Buckner Henley; Daughter Phyllis Ann Henley; and seven siblings: Mary Emma Tucker, Lillie Ruth Baker, Andrew Jackson “Jack” Henley, James Lewis Henley, Luther Elisha Henley, Paul Edward Henley, and Carl Vernon Henley. Bill Frank Henley is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Hazel Virginia Bates Henley, and four daughters: Patricia Yvonne “Pat” Daughterty (Greg) of Horsebranch, KY; Donna Gale Bradford (Dr. William Bradford) of Tullahoma, TN; Barbara Elaine Sherrill (Philip) of Hillsboro, TN; and Cheryl Lynn Webb (Kerry) of Huntsville, AL; fourteen grandchildren: Adam Daugherty, Ashley Boyken (Matthew), Kelly Hall (Adam), Sandi Sidlow (Bobby), Melissa Jones (Jonathan), Stephen Sherrill (Anna), Dillon Medley, Dalton Medley, Missy Clement (Brett), Trent Webb (Laura), Jordan Webb, Austin Webb, Ann Merrill Harper, and Madison Ellen Bradford; three great grandchildren: Brinkley Faith Daugherty, John Sawyer Sidlow, and Zora Henley Sidlow; two brothers: William Thomas “Tom” Henley (Nancy) of Decherd, TN; and Clarence Wayne Henley (Nona) of Hillsboro, TN; and one sister: Judy Ann Nabors (Stanley) of Hillsboro, TN. Mr. Henley was a member of the Rutledge Hill Community Church for the past 50 years and served on the church board for many years. He retired from Wilton Corporation after 33 years as a Technical Engineer and registered Tool & Die Maker. His hobbies included woodworking, farming, fishing, gardening, enjoying nature, and spending time with his family. Visitation with the family will be Monday, April 3, 2017 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Services will be held in the Central Funeral Home chapel on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 1:00 pm with burial to follow at the Rutledge Hill Cemetery in Hillsboro, TN.

ARRANGEMENTS WITH CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME

Jack Davis of Manchester, passed this life on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at
Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga at the age of 81years old. Funeral
Services are scheduled for Tuesday, April 4 2017 at 2 PM at Noah’s Fork
Baptist Church with burial to follow at Farrar Hill Cemetery. Visitation
with the family will be Tuesday, April 4, from 1 PM until 2 PM.

Jack, the son of the late Elmer G. and Ethylee Vickers Davis, was born on
August 17, 1935 in Nashville, TN. He was a U S Army veteran and worked as
a mechanic. He enjoyed riding and working on motorcycles and target
shooting. He loved animals, especially his dog, Ginger.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Fran
Davis; brothers, Glenn Orville, Keith I and Elmer L Davis and sisters,
Ailsa Clements and Marjorie Lee Davis Green.

He is survived by one son, Brian Davis and his wife, Jennifer of
Manchester; four grandchildren, Kevin, Keith, Kyler and Arielle; three
great grandchildren and many loving friends and extended family.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in his honor
to a charity of your choice.

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charlotte Ann Huff of Tullahoma, passed this life on Thursday, March 30,
2017 at her residence at the age of 77 years old. Funeral Services are
scheduled for Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 3 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral
Home with burial to follow at Bethany Cemetery. Visitation with the family
will be Sunday, April 2, from 1 PM until 3 PM.

Charlotte, a native of Coffee County, was the daughter of the late Johnny
and Gladys Bailey Ferrell. She was a Hairdresser and owned and operated
shops in Manchester and Tullahoma. She loved being a hairdresser. She was a
very artistic and creative person, enjoying decorating and flower
arranging. She also enjoyed traveling, reading and being with her
grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Donald Kenneth Huff, and sister, Betty Smith.

She is survived by one son, Elmer Huff of Manchester; one daughter, Melissa
McCornick and her husband, Rick of Shelby, NC; brother, Tommy Ferrell of
Grand Prairie, TX; sister, Elizabeth Bryson of Tullahoma; four
grandchildren, Ashley Duncan and her husband, William of Manchester,
Kierston Huff of Manchester, Brittany and Heather McCornick, both of
Shelby, NC; three great grandchildren, Grant Wiser, Remmington Black and
Raelynn Black and good friends, Larry Fann, Dan and Jennifer Smith and
children, Hagan, Derrick and Evan, all of Winchester.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to nieces, Gail Farrar
and Lynn Colyar.

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.