Category: Obituaries

Mr. Ollie James Sawyer, age 78 of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Williamson Medical Center of Franklin.

Graveside Services will be held Friday, June 5 at 2 PM at Lynchburg Cemetery with Bro. Matt Collins officiating.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday, June 4 from 5 – 8 PM at Lynchburg Funeral Home.

A native of Moore County, he was the son of the late J D and Frances Pierce Sawyer.

Mr. Sawyer retired from Jack Daniels where he worked as a Distiller. He loved being outside and enjoyed gardening, barbequing, and playing softball.

Lynchburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

TEDDY GENE MILLER, age 56, of the Keith Springs Community in Belvidere, Tenn., departed this life on Monday, June 1, 2015, at Southern TN Regional Health Systems Winchester, following an extended illness.

Mr. Miller was born on Dec. 4, 1958 to the late Rabb and Betty Stephens Miller.

He was disabled.  Before becoming disabled Mr. Miller was employed for many years at Crimson Dale Nursery as a supervisor.  His hobbies were Riding Motorcycles, 4-wheelers and horses.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his brother, Doyle Miller and his sister, Shelia Miller Hannah.

Mr. Miller is survived by his step-daughters; Kayla Jackson of Jacksonville, FL, Vicki Lacey of Murfreesboro, Penny Watson of Murfreesboro, brother, Randy Miller of Belvidere, Nieces; Elisha Miller and Kim Miller both of Belvidere, Tasha Tucker of Estill Springs and Treva Hannah of Tullahoma, nephew, Toby Miller of Winchester, his Miniature Doberman, Jack, a special friend, Sissy Kelley of Cowan.

Visitation for Mr. Miller will be held from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Wednesday Evening in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services.

Services are scheduled for 3:00 P.M. Thursday, June 4, 2015, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Ms. Peyton Miller, Eulogist.

Interment will follow in the Keith Springs Cemetery.

Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.

ANN CLINTON HOWELL, age 78, of Decherd, Tenn., formerly of the United Kingdom, departed this life peacefully at her residence on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at losing a brief battle with cancer.

Ms. Howell was born in the United Kingdom on July 14, 1936, to the late Leonard Clinton and Annette Geary Clinton.

She was employed for many years as a Retail Store Manager and in her later years she enjoyed her life as a homemaker, and gardening at her home as well.

She is survived by her sons; John (Pam) Halliday of Ohio, Malcolm (Robbin) Halliday of Pennsylvania, Neill (Cindy) Hale of South Africa, daughters; Netta Bertels of South Africa, Dawn Hale of Zimbabwe, Companion, Gordon Halliday and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A private Memorial Service is scheduled.

Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.

Jenessa Corene Pratt, age 32, of Manchester, TN, passed away on May 13, 2015
at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, TN.  

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Ms. Pratt was born in Florida, the daughter of Mark Laura and Roxane Pratt
Sucharzewski.  

She was employed by M-Tek.

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE PRATT FAMILY

Elsie F. Boswell, 90, of Tullahoma, died Sunday, May 31, 2015 due to respiratory failure at Signature Health Care in Algood, TN.

The family will receive friends, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, from 10 am to 12 pm with a funeral service to follow at Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial services will be at Oakwood Cemetery immediately following.

Elsie was a resident of Tullahoma for many years where she lived with her husband who preceded her in death in 2012, Tommy Boswell.

She was not only a beloved wife but also mother of the late Patricia Ann Presley Daley of Ashland City, who also preceded her in death and the grandmother to Patricia’s two sons, Marty Presley, Smyrna, and Tony Presley, Cookeville. She was also the step mother to Tommy’s children; Dara, Carol, Paullette, Lisa and Chris.

Tullahoma Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Jesse Edward J.W. Hardy, age 32 passed away Tuesday, May 26 in Ft Worth, Texas.

Funeral services will be held, Thursday, June 4 at 2 PM at the Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, June 3, from 5 till 8 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.

A native of Tullahoma, Jesse was the son of the late Justin Hardy and Lorie Hurt of Tullahoma. He is a nine year veteran of the US Air Force serving until January, 2015. He was stationed at Manas AFB in Kyrgystan during operation Enduring Freedom. He enjoyed skateboarding, playing Battlefield, playing the guitar and fishing. He also loved playing with his children and hanging out with his friends.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James Edward Hurt and Joanne Hurt and his paternal grandfather, J. W. Hardy.

In addition to his mother, Lorie Hurt of Tullahoma, Jesse is survived by his wife, Kristie Hardy of Hillsboro; one son Jesse Edward J. W. Hardy Jr; two daughters, Judith Hardy and Serenity Hardy; grandmother, Marian Moss of Manchester; step-mother, Trish Hardy of Tullahoma; three sisters, Jaimie Gross of Kentucky, Brittany Pack – McCurdy and her husband, Casey of Watertown and Laura Hurt of Tullahoma; mother-in-law, Tammy Skeens of Ft. Worth; several nieces, nephews, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws and many special friends.

DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

JD BRAWLEY,  age 95 of Hillsboro, Tennessee, passed away on May 31, 2015.

He was a beloved husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Marine Corps World War II veteran, and faithful member of the First United Methodist Church in Hillsboro. JD’s joy came from the love he had for his God, his country, and his family. He will be fondly remembered as a good Christian man who taught Sunday School to a generation of adults at the First United Methodist Church in Hillsboro, and he was a founding member of the Men’s Group at the Church.

JD enlisted in the Marine Corps in June 1941, and he served with the Marine Detachment aboard the Battleship Arkansas (BB 33) in World War II from December 1941 through May 1945 where he helped support the invasion of Normandy France beginning on D-Day (June 6, 1944), the invasion of Southern France, and the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.

Following the war, he attended Middle Tennessee State College while raising a young family with his wife. He had a long work career in industrial security at Arnold Air Force Base eventually becoming the Chief of the civilian security force. He was a member of the American Legion for 65 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, the late Vera Jean Brawley, his parents, the late Henry Robert Brawley and Mary Alma Davis Brawley, and his siblings, the late Fred A. Brawley and Lorene Brawley Tribble.

He is survived by his children, Patra B. Temple (Charles) of Collierville, TN, Robert L. Brawley, MD (Martha) of Columbus, OH, Terry W. Brawley of Hillsboro, TN, Deborah B. Lovely of Cordova, TN, Melinda B. Khazeh (Kashi) of Salisbury, MD and Greg M. Brawley (Darci) of Newport Beach, CA; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

VISITATION

Friday, June 5, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Cemetery in Hillsboro

OFFICIANT

Dr. Bob Jared

MEMORIAL DONATIONS

In lieu of flowers, the children of Mr. Brawley suggest that Memorial Donations be made to the First United Methodist Church Men’s or Women’s Group or the First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund in loving memory of their Father, “J D Brawley” P.O. Box 65, 305 Winchester Highway, Hillsboro, TN 37342.

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

Mr. Hubert Antoine Hendon, age 81 of Winchester, Tennessee passed away, Friday, May 29, 2015 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 5 at 9:30 AM at the New Hope Church of God in Christ in Cowan with Superintendent Willie L. Bonner Jr. officiating.

Burial will follow at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be Friday, June 5 from 9 AM until service time..

Hubert was born in Estill Springs to the late George and Owene Moss Hendon. After their death, he went to live with his grandmother and later was adopted by Daisy McGhee. In 1985 he met and married his soul mate, Nona Mae Hendon.

He was a very active, faithful member of the New Hope Church of God in Christ in Cowan serving as President of the Sunday night YPWW service. He also proudly served on the Usher Board. These appointments were reflective of his free-hearted, giving nature -especially when it came to his family.
During his career, Hubert was known for his culinary skills. He was the best Chef in the world! No one can match him in making a cobbler! His many pastimes include spending time with family, reading his bible, cooking, grilling fishing, hunting, football ~ the Colts, and gardening. Some of his favorite music included “Killing Me Softly” by Roberta Flack and almost any music by gospel singer Rance Allen.

In April of 1951 Hubert joined the United States Military where he served his country proudly. While serving, he received several medals and honors that included two purple hearts.

He was preceded in death by thirteen siblings: Sisters: Christine, Pearline, Georgia, Beatrice, Maude; and Brothers: Edward, Son, James, William, Robert, Clauis, Vernon. He was also preceded in death by one son: Antwain Hendon.

He leaves to mourn his home going, a very devoted wife, Nona Mae Hendon of Winchester; two daughters: Vicki Hendon Washington (Kenny) of Indianapolis, Shaquanta Massengill (Garry) of Murfreesboro; three sons: Ricky Hendon of Chicago, Andre Hendon of Indianapolis, and Marriano Hendon of Winchester; Four sister in laws: Patricia Jelks (Roger) of Winchester, Vanessa Richardson (Roderick) of Smyrna, and Shannon Burks of Murfreesboro, One brother in law: Millard Burks of Murfreesboro; twelve grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Daves-Culberston  Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

P. Louise Freeze, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away May 28, 2015 at her residence.

She was born June 16, 1932 in Manchester, TN to W.L. Bowden and Laura (Cunningham) Bowden.

Survivors include her son, Dwight Freeze of Manchester; daughters, Susan “Sandy” Bowman of New Whiteland, IN, and Lisa Kuntz of Shelbyville; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and sister, Eiva Sellars of Manchester.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and companion, Frank Persell.

She retired from Bank One in 1996 after 20 years of service as supervisor in the armored car division.

She attended Mt. Pleasant Christian Church.

Ms. Freeze was a member of VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Post 70 and Moose 17.

She loved gardening, reading, dancing and feeding her friendly animals.

Visitation will be Sunday, May 31, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service & Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, with American Legion Auxiliary Rites conducted at 7 p.m.

Funeral services will be Monday, June 1, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Dennis Hirschauer officiating.

Burial will be in Forest HIll Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary.

Funeral directors Greg, Sheila and Stuart Parks are honored to serve the Freeze family.

Bill Pless was born and raised in Marble Plains and attended Marble Plains Methodist Church as a young child.

He was a 1947 graduate of Tullahoma High School, where he excelled at playing football, baseball, and basketball for 3 years. Bill attended Austin Peay State University on a football scholarship from 1948-1950. Desiring to serve his country, Bill joined the United States Army and served as a U.S. Army Corporal from 1951-1953 during which time he enjoyed several assignments in Colorado and Alaska.

Returning to his native Tullahoma, Bill began a 45-year career in the hardwood lumber industry working with Crouch Lumber Company and later founding Pless Lumber Company. Many friendships and acquantinces were established as Bill traveled the area buying timber.

Loving the outdoors, Bill was an avid quail hunter and horseman. He collected guns as a hobby. Bill cherished the later years when he built a home on Rock Creek, the home place property of his grandparents. Finding joy in sharing time with family and friends, Bill was always proud to open his home for family reunions and social entertaining.

Bill was a devoted son, father, and grandfather. He loved his family and was loved in return by many whom he considered family. Bill was a member of Masonic Lodge #262. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Houston and Nora Pless; brother, Bruce Pless; nephew Vance Pless; and great-nephew, Micah Pless. Additionally preceding him is his children’s mother, Martha Jane Crouch Pless.

Family members survivng who will cherish his memories are his children, Emily (Alan) Sweeton of Tullahoma, Charlie Pless of Houston, TX, and David Pless of Tullahoma; seven grandchildren who will remember “Papa” are Beth (Colle), Matt, Anne, Amy, Joe (Karen), Houston, and William; great-grandchildren who survive, Houston, Hunter, Campbell, Brody, Paris, and Whit. Bill is also survived by his sister, Vernie Hale Hastings of Tullahoma; brother, Ray Pless of Wallops Island, VA; and sister-in-law, Gloria Pless of Tullahoma. A host of neices and nephews survive who all have fond membies of “Uncle Bill”.

Visitation will be held Sunday, May 31 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Kilgore Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will take place Monday, June 1 at 11:30 am in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Hice of Marble Plains Baptist Church, Pastor Chad Conn, and son David Pless officiating.

Burial with military honors will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

For those who wish, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 220 Great Circle Rd. #134, Nashville, TN 37228, or the charity of your choice.

The children and family of Bill Pless wish to acknowledge the staff of the Life Care Center of Tullahoma and extend a heartfelt thank you for the genuine care and concern shown during Bill’s stay at their facility.

Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.