Category: Obituaries

DAVID LEE BROOKS
(January 30, 1966 – April 5, 2016)
David Lee Brooks, age 50 of Hillsboro, Tennessee, passed away on April 5,
2016. He was a machine operator and automobile mechanic. He is survived by
his mother, Elva M. Alley of Hillsboro, Tennessee; siblings, Dori Lynn Royer
Donald Brooks and Anna Nelson.
NO local public services are scheduled.
Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME of Manchester, TN.
www.centralfuneralhome.com.

STEPHEN CLYDE MOORE
(October 19, 1967 – April 7, 2016)
Stephen Clyde Moore, age 48 of Hillsboro, Tennessee, passed away on April 7,
2016 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was
preceded in death by his brothers, Joel Leonard Rhoa and Thomas William
Moore. He is survived by his wife, Tara Lynne Perry Moore of Hillsboro, TN;
parents, Willie Ray Moore and Jennifer Jean Merriman Moore of Hillsboro, TN;
children, Keasandra M. Moore of West Virginia, Brett Jones of Tullahoma, TN
Mariah Brown of Manchester, TN Steven Ray of Morrison, TN and Thomas Moore
of Morrison, TN; sisters, Tamara Ray Moore Todd (Woodrow Lee) of Hillsboro,
TN and Deidra Jane Sanders ( Glen Ed )of Tracy City, TN; Jennifer Nicole
Gipson ( Paul ) Alana Danielle Sanders, Glen Sanders, Jr., Alyssa Gipson,
Austin Gipson, Jessica Moore, Brian Bradley, Andrew Bradley, Spencer Nelson,
Cortney Walden, Steve Walden, Jerimiah Ivey, Shawn Sanders, Shylah Ivey,
Addison Sanders, Destiny and Skylar Sanders; and a host of other relatives
and friends.
VISITATION
Monday, April 11, 2016 from 11:30 am – 12:30 PM at Central Funeral Home,
2812 Hillsboro Highway, Manchester, TN 37355
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Monday, April 11, 2016 at 1 PM at the Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery
OFFICIANT
Bro. Danny Anderson
BURIAL
Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery
Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME of Manchester, TN

ROBERT B. GEORGE
(September 11, 1932 – April 6, 2016)
Robert Brady George, age 83 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away into
rest on April 6, 2016 at the Manchester Health Care Center. The most
amazing thing happened on Wednesday, April 6th, 2016. Robert Brady
George was reunited with his parents, Annie and DB; grandmother,
Darthula; sisters, Louanna and Imogene; brothers, Eucle, JD and Hubert; a
very special grandson (Nathan Allen Ray); and a host of angels, relatives
and friends nurtured by 83 years of living. It had been many years since
most had been together and the lull was long enough. From all accounts,
the reunion was beyond what mere words could describe. Tears of joy, hugs
and kisses, storytelling, thunderous laughter and a flood of emotions
were said to have filled the sacred halls. After several hours of
celebrating a beautiful life, the group was seen moving at the speed of
light into the heavens. Survivors are beyond the limit of numbers, but
include his sweetheart, his wife of 60 years, Bonnie; children – Bobbie
Ward (Jay), Janey Ray (Rick) , Stephen George (Michelle), Renee McGowen
(Terry); grandchildren – Daniel Ray (Jennifer), Stephen ‘Toot’ Ray
(Rose), Andrea Ray (Brent), Robert George (Susan), Stephanie George,
Hannah McGowen (Nate), Cameron McGowen; and great grandchildren – Lathan,
Mia, Remie, and Brody. The roots of this tree run deeper than names and
blood; deeper than bone or the limit of words to page. Blessings have a
way of multiplying; hearts, filling up until all we know is love. God is
good (all the time). Visitation was on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 5:00
p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home . The funeral service was
conducted on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Central Funeral
Home with Bro. Stephen Ray and Bro. Ralph Hart officiating. Burial
followed at the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the
family suggests Memorial Donations be made to the Manchester Health Care
Center, 395 Interstate Dr., Manchester, TN 37355, the Red Hill Church of
Christ Memorial Fund, 2839 Hillsboro Highway, Manchester, TN 37355 and/or
the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, P.O. Box 5014
Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 . Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME of
Manchester, TN. www.centralfuneral home.

ODESSA K. GEARY
(February 14, 1934 – April 8, 2016) Odessa Kennon Geary, age 82
of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on April 8, 2016 at the Unity
Medical Center in Manchester. Born in Cameron, Texas, Odessa was a member
of the C-141 Flight Test Evaluation Detachment in her early employment
years; a retired Registered Nurse (RN) receiving her nursing degree in
1976 from the University of Texas at Austin; began her nursing career at
a Minneapolis Medical Center, specializing in Oncology treatment and
care; later, practiced in private care for several years thereafter, and
retired to Vermont in 1980. After retirement, she raised Morgan horses
and managed her garden and church activities. In 2001, Odessa settled in
Central Tennessee with her husband, John to be near her children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Odessa was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Manchester. Mrs. Geary was preceded in death by her
parents, Joseph Albert Kennon and Fannie Bell Kerns Kennon. She is
survived by her loving husband, John A. Geary of Manchester, TN;
children, Thomas C. Pitts, Joseph K. Pitts, Mark D. Pitts and Timothy P.
Pitts; sisters, Frances Perry and Birdie Ann Smith; brother, Thomas
Kennon; five grandchildren, Jennifer Pitts, Rebecca Lowell, Lisa Pitts,
Brian Pitts and Lucas Pitts; one great-grandchild, Cooper Pitts; and a
host of other relatives and friend. Visitation was on Sunday, April 10,
2016 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Central Funeral Home and Monday, April
11, 2016 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. The funeral service will be
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Central Funeral Home with Dr.
Brenton Cox officiating. Burial followed at the Welker Cemetery .
Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME of Manchester, TN

Mrs. Holly Branch Chareet, 52, of Beechgrove, TN passed away at Unity Medical Center in Manchester, TN on April 8, 2016. Mrs. Chareet was born in Winchester, TN on Nov. 26, 1963 to the late Don and Faye Adams Branch. She was also preceded in death by her brother Brad Branch.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Chareet is survived by three daughters, Tessa Stephens of Bell Buckle, TN, Laurissa “Lacy” Brady of Beechgrove, TN and Tiffany Blalock of Tullahoma, TN. Also surviving are three grandchildren.

DAVES-CULBERTSON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

On April the 8th, 2016 Christine Marie Turner, age 79 of Tullahoma, passed away at her home with her family by her side. She was a loving wife and grandmother. Chris was always on the go traveling, gardening and golfing always managing to beat her husband John on the golf course. She supported her family and her husband during his military career raising their children and all of their children’s friends while John was away in Vietnam.
She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Barbara Harris and son Michael Clayton Turner. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years John Turner; daughter Kayleen Turner, son Kenneth Turner and wife Pam and son Karl Turner and wife Robin; grandchildren Megan, Chelsea, Kristin and Lindsey; brother and sister-in-law Frank and Debbie Simmons. She also leaves behind a host of friends. A special thanks to Rita with Hospice Compassus and her many friends Jane Stubblefield, Al Bart, Pat Stone, “Little” John Cardosi, Doris Broadrick and all of the ladies in the Manchester Swim Club.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make donations to the Cerebral Palsy foundation of your choice. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Turner family

Delbert “Ron” Givens, age 82, of Tullahoma passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Life Care Center in Tullahoma. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 3 p.m. at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with Bro. Jack Hice officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation with family will be Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 1 p.m. until time of service.
A native of Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late H.D. Givens and Azalee Comptom Givens. He graduated from Shelbyville Central High School. Ron retired from Sverdrup Technology after 41 years at AEDC and afterwards a Reserve Deputy for Coffee County. He was passionate about the Gold Wing Road Riders Association as he was past Assistant State Director. He also participated in lawn tractor pulls and “hit and miss” engine events.
In addition to his wife, Lillie Mae Givens of Tullahoma, he is survived by his daughter Rhonda (David) Lovato, son Jeffery Craig (Anna) Givens and stepson Michael Harris along with three grandchildren, Mary (Chris) Rice, Silas and Aaron Givens and two great-grandchildren.

DAVES-CULBERTSON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

On April 5th, 2016 at 4:26AM, Patricia “Patty” Baker, age 59, of Tullahoma entered into the Kingdom of Heaven. She ran straight into the arms of Jesus with a joyful shout and then immediately into the arms of her loved ones already there. When Patty was born with Down Syndrome on July 14th, 1956, her parents were told she would never walk or smile and that the “kindest thing” would be to put her in an institution. Patty not only walked but ran, danced, bowled, and swam; she not only smiled but laughed, giggled, teased, and sang! She enjoyed good food, thrill rides, scary movies, Christmas year ‘round, and so much more! Patty was active in Special Olympics for many years. Patty was able to have a full and meaningful life because of her parents, her church families, and the many people throughout the years that worked with her at Coffee County Skills Development, INC and the affiliated group home. If you want proof of angels on Earth, look there!
Even when Alzheimer’s stripped her of her memories, she remained faithful and loving. Patty had a great heart, a child-like faith, and an endless enthusiasm for life.
She is preceded in death by her parents Drexel W. Baker and Alice (Franklin) Baker; cousin David Franklin; and her best friend of many years, Justine Weaver. She is survived by her brother Keith Baker; sister and family: Joanna (Baker) and John Caldwell, Laurel and Phillip Lackey, Jessa Patricia Caldwell and Shanna Caldwell; sister and family: Mary Lynn (Baker) Murry, Colin, Beth, Ian and Darwin Murray; Andrew Tully Murray and Caitlin Murray; Aunts, Uncles, and a host of cousins.
The family will receive friends for a visitation on Saturday, April 9th, 2016 from ten o’clock in the morning until twelve o’clock noon at First Christian Church of Tullahoma, TN. Memorial service will follow at twelve o’clock noon. Interment will be held at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens in Madisonville, TN, Sunday, April 10th, 2016 at two o’clock in the afternoon.

Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Baker family.

Edna Katherine Oakley, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Monday, April
4th, 2016 at Life Care Center at the age of 75. Mrs. Oakley was born in
Allardt, Tennessee to the late Jess and Hester Hull Vaughn. During her
life, Mrs. Oakley worked with her husband as a pharmacy assistant at
their drug store, Tullahoma Drug Shop. She later went to work in the
Pharmacy at CVS until her retirement. She was a member of Highland Hills
Church of Christ and was a former volunteer for Hospice as well as a
Board Member for Skills Development Services. In addition to her parents,
Mrs. Oakley was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Wendell Oakley
Jr; and one daughter, Jennifer Taylor Halsey. She is survived by two
brothers, Wayne Vaughn and his wife Reta and Johnny Vaughn and his wife
Teresa; two sons, O. Wendell Oakley III and his wife Debra of Conestee,
South Carolina and Kim Oakley and his wife Lynn of Newnan, Georgia;
daughter, Vickie Taylor of Tullahoma; three grandchildren, Troy McGee and
his wife Tammy of Wartace, Peggy Anne Oakley of Toyko, Japan, and Katie
Halsey of Lexington, Kentucky; two great- grandchildren, Ryan and Elijah
McGee; two great-great-grandchildren, Oakley and Bristenn McGee; and
very special friends, Ron and Shirley Cato. Visitation will be held on
Thursday, April 7th, 2016 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00pm.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 8th, 2016 at 1:00pm in the
Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Shane Hines officiating. Burial
will follow at Powell Hollow Cemetery in Bedford County. For those who
wish, the family asks that donations be made to Skills Development
Services, 704 South Washington Street, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.

Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for
Vicki Jane Keele, age 64 of Tullahoma, will be held on Saturday, April 9,
2016
at 2:00 P.M. at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Brother Benny Benjamin
officiating. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, April 8,
2016
from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Coffee County Funeral Chapel. Ms. Keele
passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Harton Regional Medical Center.

Vicki enjoyed her
career as a nurse and was a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). She had many
talents, but some of her favorites were baking, sewing and quilting. She
also
was known for her love of all music.

Ms. Keele was born on
October 26, 1951 in Tullahoma, TN. She is preceded in death by her
mother, Jane
Wiseman; brother, Joel Creig Wiseman. Survivors include her father, Joe
Lewis
Wiseman (Bonnie); son, Michael Ray Arnold; sister, Bambi Lynn Jernigan
(David);
grandsons, Bradley Arnold, Dustin Arnold, Hayden Arnold; nices, Andrea
Bumpus
(Michael); nephew, Johnathan Giles (Cristel); great-nieces and nephews,
Marisol
Giles, Mia Giles, Marley Bumpus, Lucian Bumpus; special friends, C.R.
Brantner,
Betty Elrod, Baby David Payne; special cousin, Kim Floied. Coffee County
Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Keele family.