Category: Obituaries

Mr. Dillard Henry Argo age 67 of Pelham, Tennessee passed away at his home Sunday morning, August 30, 2015.

He was a son of the late Earl and Stella Sartain Argo and was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Jean Argo; brother, Don Argo and an infant sister.

He was retired from Carrier Air Conditioning where he worked a fabricator.

Survivors include his children, Dusty (Katie) Argo, Tracy City, Missy Argo (Andrew Lyle), McMinnville, Dana Argo, Woodbury; brothers, Arthur and Leroy Argo of Pelham; sisters, Ann Debruyn, Manchester, Betty Smithz, Dunlap, Willis Hanson, McMinnville, Melrose Halsey, Oregon, Ruby Maxwell, Florida; 4 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel.

Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday 5-9 P.M. at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Cumberland Funeral Home, 207 Mabee Avenue, Monteagle, TN.

Sharon Lynn Payne Vaughn, age 64 of Hillsboro, Tennessee, passed away on August 24, 2015 at the Unity Medical Center in Manchester.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Payne and Gladys Glover Payne.

She is survived by her husband, Steven D. Vaughn of Hillsboro, Tenn.; son, Edward Vaughn (Kaitlin) of Mt. Vernon, Kentucky; brother, Jack Payne (Freida) of Michigan; grandchildren, Devin Vaughn of Hillsboro, Tenn. and Bentley Vaughn of Mt. Vernon, KY; father-in-law, Carl E. Vaughn of Hillsboro, Tenn.; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside service was on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at the Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery.

CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Louis A. Milburn Jr. of Tullahoma passed this life on Thursday, August 27th, 2015 at Brookdale Senior Living at the age of 83.

Mr. Milburn was born in Morton Co. TX to the late Louis A. Milburn Sr. and Lena White Milburn.

During his life Mr. Milburn served his country in the United States Army, and later worked as a self-employed farmer.

Mr. Milburn is survived by his nephew, Kenneth Golden and his wife Christine of Lynchburg, and two great-nephews Garett and Alden Golden.

Mr. Milburn will be buried with Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses, KS.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice Compassus, 110 E. Lauderdale St. Tullahoma, TN 37388.

Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Betty June Jordan, age 82, passed away on August 26, 2015 at her home in Manchester, Tennessee.

She was a retired Registered Nurse and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Manchester.

She was born in Nashville, Tenn. to her parents, the late Vaughn Hall and Gladys Utley Hall.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara “Jane” Wilkinson.

Mrs. Jordan is survived by her husband, Edward L. Jordan of Manchester, Tenn.; children, Deborah J. Fara (Sam) of Huntsville, AL, Judy D. Adcock (Kevin) of Smithville, Tenn., Pamela F. Smotherman (Marc) of Manchester, Tenn. and Gail E. Duncan (Jeff) of Memphis, Tenn.; sister, Shirley Primm (Jim) of Charlotte, Tenn.; grandchildren, Jordan Quandt (Wesley Hollandsworth), Dylan Quandt, Preston Adcock, Rachel Adcock, Garrett Duncan and Gunner Duncan; great-grandchild, Kaden Hollandsworth; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 28, 2015 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, Tenn.

The Funeral Service will be conducted on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 11 a.m.

Burial will follow at the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME  in charge of arrangements.

Robert Smith Feltner, age 88 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on August 25, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Mr. Feltner was born in Detroit, Michigan to his parents, the late Robert C. Feltner and Ethel E. Smith Feltner.

He was a Vendor who enjoyed growing tomatoes, camping, riding four wheelers, repairing lawn mowers and driving cars.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Linna G. Stacey Feltner of Manchester, Tenn.; children, Kathy Graham of Hermitage, Tenn., Donna L. Thompson (David) of Hermitage, Tenn., Patricia A. Bourne (Chip) of Clarksville, Tenn., Robert E. Feltner (Joyce) of Wartrace, Tenn. and Sandra G. Bonano (Jaime) of Centreville, VA; sisters, Vonnie Luton of Nashville, Tenn. and Betty J. McKinney of Detroit, MI; brother, Raymond Feltner (Diane) of Big Rock, Tenn.; grandchildren, Charlsi Wallace of Nashville, Tenn., Robert Clinton Feltner of Wartrace, Tenn. and Kayla Bonano; great-grandchildren, Sirius Gourley and Thomas Gourley; and a host of other relatives and friends.

No public services are scheduled.

CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME of Manchester, Tenn. in Charge of Arrangements

Agustin “Joe” Martinez, age 78 of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on August 21, 2015.

Joe was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Michigan City, IN and will be fondly remembered as a loving husband and wonderful Dad who enjoyed working on cars.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Agustin Martinez and Juana Perez Martinez.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Jeanette Walden-Martinez of Michigan City, IN and former Manchester resident; daughter, Brenda R. McCartey (Harry) of Manchester, Tenn.; son, Jason R. Wingard (Karen) of Michigan City, IN; two grandchildren, Katelyn Wingard and Lauren Wingard both of Michigan City, IN; and a host of other relatives and friends.

VISITATION

Thursday, August 27, 2015 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, Tenn.

FUNERAL SERVICE

Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Central Funeral Home

OFFICIANT

Rev. William Pritchett

BURIAL

Ragsdale Cemetery in Manchester, Tenn.

CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements

Mr. Derl L. Easley of Tullahoma passed this life on Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 at his daughter’s home at the age of 84.

Mr. Easley was born on August 22, 1931 to the late Cody and Irma Arnold Easley in Olney, Illinois.

Growing up, Derl was an active member of the rifle club, camera club, and high school band. He was part owner of a racecar that instilled in him a love for mechanics, and fast-moving anything; cars, boats, or planes. After high school Mr. Easley joined the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Alaska, and completed Jet Engine School. He then accepted a job at AEDC where he loved being a part of the testing of planes, jets, and rockets. He was always proud of his participation in the space program, as the satellites they tested made it possible for the ones we have today to supply phone and TV service. Mr. Easley primarily worked in ETF and went on to retire from AEDC after 37 years. Derl shared his love of hunting, fishing, boating, and photography with his family, and they spent countless weekends at the lake, swimming, fishing, camping, and “just living”. Every year he had to have a new project, he loved to build and rebuild things, and could often be found at his favorite place, Lowes. Whenever the song “It’s a wonderful world” would play, he couldn’t help but sing along. He is so very loved by so many people, not a day will go by where he is not thought of and all the kindness that he gave.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Easley is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Pauline Isaac Easley, and one son, Rex Edward White.

He is survived by one son, Claude Easley of Murfreesboro and his ex-wife Sherrie Watson Easley; one daughter, Jayne Easley Craddock and her husband Andy of Tullahoma; One daughter-in-law Susie D. Elliot and her current husband Gerald Elliot; 9 grandchildren, Jessica Clontz and her husband Brian, Cody Easley and his wife Danielle Wheeler Easley, Bobbi Gray Marshall and her husband Carl, Andrew Craddock II and his wife Katie, Vanessa Craddock, Christian Craddock, Kris White and his wife Holly, Ryan White and his wife Jan, and Joey Petty and Emily Harris; and 19 great-grandchildren, Tristan, Logan, and Ethan Clontz, Isaac Easley, Noah and Amelia Gray, Lily and Emily Marshall, Liam Craddock, Gabriel McCrumb, Ephraim and Olivia Craddock, Kaden and Dawson White, Matthew and Caleb White, and Isabel, Isaiah, and Isaac .

The family would like to issue special thanks to Derl’s Hospice Compassus team, Nurse Sasha, Nurse Tammy, Nurse Rita, and Missy.

With suspenders on, tape measure and blue print in hand, it is time to let him go and build something in the promised land. Every story Derl would tell included a part where he would stop for a beer and a sandwich. His family encourages you to join them in celebrating his life with a beer (real or root) and a sandwich as well.

Visitation for Mr. Easley will be held on Friday, August 28th from 5:00-8:00 pm at Kilgore Funeral Home.

Funeral services will take place Saturday, August 29th at 1:00 pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Hankins officiating.

Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

For those who wish, the family asks that donations be made to either The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF), 1020 19th St. NW Suite 475, Washington DC, 20036; or The Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675.

Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Mr. A. D. Perry, age 82 of Manchester , will be conducted Friday, 2:00 pm August 28th, 2015, at the Manchester Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Owen officiating.

Burial will follow in the Adam-Duncan Cemetery in the Goosepond area.

Visitation with the family will be from 2-8 pm on Thursday, August 27th at the funeral home.

Mr. Perry was born on September 6, 1932, in Coffee County to the late Almond and Annie Spry Perry.

He was a steel mill worker at McClouth Steel. Mr. Perry was also a member of the New Union Baptist Church. He loved riding horses, fishing, hunting, dancing, automobiles, and family reunions. He enjoyed helping others and always had a smile.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Perry was preceded in death by one son, Randall Evans Perry, II, and 10 brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife Wilma Barrett Perry, 2 daughters, Debbie (Paul) Peck of Manchester, Lisa Perry of Nashville; one sister, Naola Shelten of Manchester, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Lee Freeman, age 67 of Manchester, TN, will be conducted Saturday, August 29, 2015, 2 PM at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ray Marcrom officiating.

Burial will follow in the Farrar Hill Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be Friday, August 28th from 4-8 PM at the funeral home.

Mrs. Freeman passed away August 23rd after an extended illness.

Margaret was born in Coffee County to the late Harold and Joy Morton Munsey on November 19, 1947.

She was the co-owner of Rise and Shine Bookstore and loved to read, work crossword puzzles, cook, and quilt. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Margaret was also preceded in death by her husband, Zane Freeman, and one grandchild, Aidan Zane Brown.

She is survived by one son, Michael Lee (Tammy) Kelly of Manchester; two daughters, Katherine Joy (Daniel) Brown of Beechgrove, and Susan Rebecca (Greg) Helms of Manchester; one sister, Beverly (Bruce) Cranmer of Coral Springs, FL; one nephew, Keith (Gaby) Cranmer of Coral Springs, FL; five grandchildren, Justin and Jackson Kelly, Maddison and Ella Helms, and Liam Brown; two great nephews, Dalton and Logan Cranmer, and one great niece, Audrey Cranmer.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the ALS Association, P.O. Box 40244, Nashville, TN 37204 or your local chapter.

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FREEMAN FAMILY

ANDREA PAMELIA “ANDY” YORK, age 76, of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life, Saturday, August 22, 2015, peacefully at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.

She was born on March 19, 1939 in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire to the late Fred and Ellen Hubbard.

Mrs. York was of the Methodist faith. She was a homemaker and loved her flower garden and making her home beautiful inside and out.

Mrs. York is survived by her loving husband, Victor York of Winchester, Tenn.,daughters; Cindy Stienmetz and her husband, Gene of West Stewartstown, N.H., Robin Weddington and her husband, Samuel of Decherd, Tenn., Dianna York of Pennsylvania, Joni Carter of Billings, Montana, Amy Lemelin and her husband, Craig of Rochester, N.H., sons; Duane Scott and his wife, Linda of Tullahoma, Tenn., David York of New Market, N.H., 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, August 28, 2015 at Grant Funeral Services from 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Services will also be on Friday, August 28, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. from the chapel of Grant Funeral Services.

Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.