Category: Obituaries

Graveside services for Mr. Robert C. Brown, age 79, of Manchester, TN,
will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Welker
Cemetery. Mr. Brown passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016 at his
residence.

Robert was born in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Robert and Agnes
Mary Cross Brown. Robert served his country in the United States Air
Force and was a truck driver in the transportation industry. He loved to
work on old trucks, cars, and tractors in his garage.

In addition to his parents, Robert was also preceded in death by one
sister, Cecil Jennifer Brown. He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca
Brown of Manchester; two sons, Greg (Susan) England of Columbia, TN and
Archie (Jill) England of Northport, AL; one daughter, Tammy (Trent)
Buckner of Tullahoma, TN; two brothers, Larry (Linda) Brown and Jimmy
(Cindy) Brown, both of Maryland; seven grandchildren, Crystal Bunty,
Jennifer Hodge, Jennifer Webb, Jamie Eskew, Jordan Allen, Daniel Bucker
and Jonathan Buckner; seven great grandchildren; numerous nieces and
nephews; and all of his “fur babies.”

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Coffee
County Humane Society, P.O. Box 252, Manchester, TN 37349.

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE BROWN FAMILY

Dorothy Jarrell Freeze was born February 19th, 1926 to William H and Maggie Jarrell in Shady Grove Tennessee. Wife of the late Melvin E. Freeze, 4-5-49 Twin sister to Doris Jarrell Medley, who to this day we are unsure which one was “the pretty one” and which one was “the good one”, Doris always claimed to be “the pretty one” which Dorothy always argued. She was the youngest of 9 children. All deceased- Hoyt, GL, Doyle, Glenn, Hazel, Jewel, Joyce, and Doris. A special sister, Jean Freeze. She had two children, Greg E Freeze and the late Frederica ‘Ricki” Freeze Williams(d). 5 Grandchildren, Stan (Laura), Gary, Brad(Priscilla), Russ(Audra) Freeze, Holli (Steve) Avans 13 Great-grandchildren Zach, Jake, Wyatt, Kaitlynn, Kelsey (d), Karleigh, Kristlynn, Kaden, Linley, Cadan, Connor, Carson, Corbin She was a homemaker, who enjoyed skip-Bo, gardening, crocheting, laughing, traveling, and being a Mother and Granny. A special thank you to Granny Jean, Glenna, Dianna, and Melissa for all the days and nights of care, love, laughs, and card playing that kept Granny a happy soul. God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in the glory by Christ Jesus- Philippians 4:19. God always knows what we need before we need it. God could not have chosen a better person to come into our family’s life and leave such an impact. For the last two years, starting with mom (Frederica), and now for Granny, you have given so much. Your hard work, laughs, and words of wisdom have never gone unnoticed. You’ve selflessly offered a shoulder to cry on, hugs that can remind you that the tough days are all worth it, and wiped tears, cheeks, and behinds with compassion in your hands. You’ve cried for us and cried with us, you’ve cooked meals made with love that soothed weary souls, and carried on with granny “like a crazy” as she would say. Your joy has been contagious. You even let Donald Rackley sneak the bottle in when Dorothy asked! You’ve kept Granny just as pretty as ever and help maintain her dignity, even at her weakest, with pretty red nails and curled hair. You always made sure she was happy and comfortable, no matter what. Mrs. Jovella, for what you have given, we are eternally grateful. Thank you will never be enough for your gift. We are beyond privileged and blessed to call you a part of our family. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Freeze requested donations be made in her honor to Summitville Church of Christ. VISITATION: SUNDAY, May 29, 2016, 11:00 – 2:00 P.M. FUNERAL: SUNDAY, 2:00 P.M. At the CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME BURIAL: Shady Grove Cemetery CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

Carole Anne Green, age 72 of Beechgrove, Tennessee passed away May 24, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville. A native of Chicago, Illinois and resident of Beechgrove, she was the daughter of the late Ignatius and Loretta Palenik. She was born and raised Catholic. She had a beautiful voice and played her tambourine as the “best” half of “The Rocky Tops”. Her enjoyment in life was singing, planting flowers, her family and making crafts. Ms. Green was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry and James Palenik. She is survived by her husband: William James Green of Beechgrove, two daughters; Bonnie and (Kevin) Mathis of Christiana, Tennessee, Rebecca Nelson of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and one step-son Dooley Green, two granddaughters; Tawny Nelson and Courtney Mathis, four grandsons, Chase Nelson, Kyle Mathis, T.J. Green, and Jason Green, four sisters; Thea Urban, Susan Welbourn, Laura Boltz, Catherine Ahlbach, and five brothers; Gerry, Daniel, Richard, David, and Christopher Palenik.

NOTE: In lieu of flowers, the family suggested donations would be appreciated to help with funeral expenses.

VISITATION: Saturday, May 28, 2016, 3:00 – 5:00 P.M.
SERVICE: CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME Saturday, May 28, 2016, 5:00 P.M.

Arrangements made with Central Funeral Home

Mrs. Hudie Lee Hill of Tullahoma passed this life on Wednesday, May 25th,
2016 at St. Thomas- Rutherford Hospital at the age of 80. Mrs. Hill was
born in Moore Co. to the late Garvin and Stella Burt Bennett. During her
life Mrs. Hill was a member of New Life Baptist Church, and the owner of
The Serving Spoon Restaurant from 1991-1995. In addition to her parents,
Mrs. Hill is preceded in death by one sister, Geneva Prince; two
brothers, Holt and Gordon Bennett; and one great-granddaughter Emeline
Carroll. She is survived by her husband John W. Hill of Tullahoma; three
daughters, Shelia Ross and her husband Jeff of Manchester, Belinda Smitty
and her husband Edmond D. of Lebanon, and Cindy Carroll and her husband
Robert of LaVergne; two sisters, Audrey Cortner of Tullahoma, and Martha
Kreh and her husband Van of Estill Springs; 10 grandchildren, Rachel Kemp
and her husband Dustin, Tyler Smith and his wife Katie, Daniel Smith,
Aaron Carroll and his wife Hailey, Joshua Carroll an!
d his wife Melissa, Rebekah Davis and her husband Chad, Brandon Ross and
his wife Ashley, Whitney Ross and his wife Tonya, Carrie Gragg and her
husband Nathan, and Cortney Reese and her husband Derrick; 15
great-grandchildren, Chloe, Rheya, Jorah, Jameson, Aidison, Aubrie,
Carson, Braden, Kallie, Jaxson, Mason, Landon, Josiah, Elijah, and
Easton; and one great-great-grandchild, Carter. Visitation for Mrs. Hill
will be held on Friday, May 27th from 5:00-8:00pm at Kilgore Funeral
Home. Funeral Services will take place Saturday, May 28th at 2:00pm at
New Life Baptist Church with Pastors Bobby King and Donald Gregory
officiating. Burial will follow at Turkey Creek Church Cemetery with
Mrs. Hill’s grandsons serving as pallbearers. For those who wish, the
family asks that donations in Mrs. Hill’s memory be made to New Life
Baptist Church, 5822 Cobb Hollow Rd. Tullahoma, TN 37388.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Don R Golden, returned to his heavenly home on May 23, 2016 at the age of
64.
Don chose to live his life with one focused purpose: to serve others. His
career was spent upholding peace and justice to his community as a
patrolman for the Tullahoma Police Department, a Deputy for the Coffee
County Sheriff’s Department, and for the AEDC as a security officer.
His family and friends knew Don as a man who provided selflessly for
others without anything in return. His wife was reminded every day for
his love for her by the small acts of service he did.
Don is survived by his wife Natzara; his mother Francis Holder; his
sister & brother-in-law Jack & Linda Trent; his son Eric; his grandson
Logan; his step-children Peter Fallon, Jamie & Marcella Lovegrove.
There will be a service at the Rutledge Falls Baptist Church at 10AM on
Saturday May 28th. He will be cremated and placed in a mausoleum at Rose
Hill Cemetery awaiting his wife in heaven.
In memory of Don, let us all be reminded to live a life that will be
remembered by the things we did for this, is all that truly matters – to
live simply and humbly in service to others. The family gratefully
declines flowers, but you may honor his memory by providing donations to
the Local Fraternal Order of Police in Manchester.

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE GOLDEN FAMILY

Funeral services for Mr. Joe Frank McCullough, age 81, of Manchester, TN,
will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Manchester
Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Charles Williams and Bro. Brad Costello
officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Bo Waggoner, Stuart McCullough, Johnny Carter, Gregg
Howes, Travis O’Kelley, and Hugh Cutrell. Visitation with the family
will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Thursday, May 26 at the funeral
home. Joe passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at River Park Hospital in
McMinnville, TN, surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was born in Coffee County, TN, the son of the late John Daniel and
Mattie Cates McCullough. In earlier years, he was a narcotics agent for
the City of Chattanooga, a truck driver for Batesville Casket Company,
and a security guard at AEDC. Joe coached football in Chattanooga, and
basketball at Coffee County Middle School.

In addition to his parents, Joe was also preceded in death by eight
brothers, Buford, Aubrey, Thomas, James, Jack, L.D., Oscar, and Bobby
McCullough; three sisters, Claytie Pearl Adcock, Mattie Pauline Buttrey,
and Betty Simmons. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Edith
Kesler McCullough; one son, Roger (Kaye) McCullough; two daughters,
Sheila Waggoner and Amy (Frank) Powers; three brothers, Granville, J.D.
and W.J. (June) McCullough; three sisters, Hazel Duke, Jean (Morris)
Floyd, and Ann (Kenneth) Haynes; eight grandchildren, Karyn McCullough,
Stuart (Amy) McCullough, Emily (Gregg) Howes, Robin (Hugh) Cutrell, Jade
(Johnny) Carter, Bo (Meg) Waggoner, Carly (Travis) O’Kelley, and Chelsea
Waggoner; 18 great grandchildren, Dalton, Cody, Bailey, Isaac, Mathew,
Blake, Emilie, Jayden, Rachal, Ashlyn, Madison, Matthew, Mia, Nelly,
Corbin, Libbie, Brody, and Raiden; one great, great grandchild, Jaxon; 31
nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Dusty
Elam Foundation, c/o Peoples Bank, 1203 Hillsboro Blvd., Manchester, TN
37355.

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE MCCULLOUGH FAMILY

Nancy Putman Clark, age 67 of Tullahoma passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Tristar Centennial Hospital in Nashville. No services are scheduled.

Nancy was the daughter of the late John Buford and Ella Anthony Putman. She
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tullahoma and was an artist
enjoying sketching and working in watercolors. Nancy was a very giving
person. She would shop for bargains and then turn around and give her
purchases away. She enjoyed dancing and singing and made the “Best Apple
Cake ever”.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother,
Robert Putman and one sister, Betty Allen.

She is survived by her life partner, Jerry Gray of Tullahoma; one brother,
Johnny Putman of Murfreesboro; niece, Paula Murray of Phoenix, AZ and good
friends, Sharon Ghee Lanier of Georgia and Elaine Ramsey of Tullahoma.

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Mr. Max Douglas Geary, Sr. age 90 of Tracy City passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Golden Living in Winchester. He was born March 8, 1926, a son of the late William Robert Geary and Lillie Myers Geary and he was preceded in death by his wife Helen Geary; siblings, Hazel, Billy, Marguerite, Carl, Ned and Earl.

Mr. Geary was a member of Tracy City First United Methodist Church, Sewanee Lodge # 405 F & AM. He was a retired merchant and had been in the family’s store, WR Geary & Sons Grocery business for many years and well as their service station and laundry store.

Survivors include his children, Max Geary, Jr., Michael Geary and Lillie Geary Large; grandchildren, Kimberly, Trey, Andrew, Erin, Michael, Jr., John and Becca, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at Tracy City First United Methodist Church with Minister Danny Cofffelt officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. At the funeral home. On line condolences may be made at: www.fosterlayfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements are by Foster & Lay Funeral Home of Tracy City.

JAMES D. “BOSS HOG” BRAZIER, age 77, of Belvidere, Tenn., departed this life suddenly on Sunday, May 22, 2016, from injuries he sustained from a fire at his residence. Mr. Brazier was born in Franklin County, on May 15, 1939, to the late J.D. and Ophelia Smith Brazier. He was a member of the Gum Springs Baptist Church. Mr. Brazier retired from Goodman in Fayetteville where he was employed for approximately 30 years as a Die Setter.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Brazier was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Brazier on February 4, 2015. He is survived by his sons; Donnie Brazier of Estill Springs, Jimmy Brazier of Belvidere, daughters; Sherry Maxwell and husband Dwight, of Huntland, Sandra Dunn and husband, Larry of Estill Springs, and Pam Daniel of Ardmore, Tenn., Grandchildren; Chrissy Fulmer and husband, Travis, Leeanna Napick and husband, Steven, Miranda Brazier, Andrea Reed and husband, Kermit, Andy Maxwell, Heather Dunn, James Dunn and wife, Anjelica, Kimmy Herd and husband J.K., Several brothers and sisters. 12-great-grandchildren.

Visitation for Mr. Brazier will be held from 5:00-8:00 P.M., Wednesday evening, May 25, in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services. Services are scheduled at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, May 26, with Bro. Winfred Stayton, officiating. Interment will follow in the Owens Chapel Cemetery beside his loving wife, Margaret.

Charles Gaylon Nelson, age 74 of Tullahoma, passed away Saturday May 21st, 2016 at Unity Medical Center in Manchester. Mr. Nelson was born in Sidonia, TN and graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1964 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation, Mr. Nelson enjoyed a 45-year career at AEDC as an Instrumentation Engineer, retiring in 2009. In addition to his parents, Vivian Ludella Hundley Nelson and Thelbert Basil Nelson, Mr. Nelson is preceded in death by his son Dwight Wade Nelson. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Judy Katherine Hogue Nelson; brother Gary Lynn Nelson of Kenton, TN; two daughters Alicia Nelson Bernarding of Chattanooga, TN (husband Trevin, granddaughters Bridget, Breanna, Brooklyn and grandson Bret) and daughter Stacy Nelson Brotherton of San Antonio, TX (husband Bill, granddaughter Katie and grandson Will), several nephews and one niece. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association by mail at P.O. Box 96011 Washington DC 20090-6011 or online at act.alz.org.
The family will receive friends from 6:00pm until 7:30 pm Monday May 23rd, 2016 at Tullahoma Funeral Home. There will be a private family graveside service held on Tuesday May 24th, 2016 at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Nelson family