Category: Obituaries

Alberta R. Cooper 72, of Tullahoma passed Monday, May 11, 2015 at home surrounded by her family.

She was the daughter of the late James Herbert and Sam Ora Rippy.

She is survived by sons, Charles Cooper, Jr of Tullahoma and Canton (Angie) Cooper of Murfreesboro, TN, and a daughter, Jene’ Cooper of Tullahoma, TN.

Eight grandchildren, Erica and Roman Cooper of Tullahoma, Isaiah and Kennedy Cooper, Morgan, Sara, Kayleigh and Jackson Davis of Murfreesboro, TN.

Four sisters, Janie Rippy, Jo Ella Jones, and Lettie Phillips all of Shelbyville, TN and Lucy Edwards of Gulfport, MS.

Three Brothers, Elder Willie (Ella Mae) Rippy, Mack Rippy both of Shelbyville, TN; and Jessie (Ricki) Rippy of Wartrace, TN; two brothers in law and one sister in law and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation Friday, May 15, 2015 from 12:00-2:00 pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Funeral Services to follow at 2:00 pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Elmore Torbert, Jr officiating and Rev. Sandra K. Avent as Eulogist.

Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

J.A. Welton & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

GEORGE P. “JOHNNY” LUTTRELL, SR., age 68, of Manchester, Tenn., departed this life, Monday, May 11, 2015 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tenn.

Mr. Luttrell was born on May 2, 1947 in Winchester, Tenn., to the late Hubert and Bessie Bailey Luttrell.

He retired after 38 years of employment as a painter from Batesville Casket Company in Manchester, Tenn. Mr. Luttrell attended Impact Church of Murfreesboro. He enjoyed working with horses, gardening, cutting wood and landscaping.

Mr. Luttrell is survived by his sons; George Luttrell, Jr. of Manchester, Nathan Luttrell and his wife Anna Kunna of Shelbyville, grandchildren; Cody Luttrell, Brooke Luttrell and Cayli Luttrell, great-grandchildren; Addy Hollowell and Lenyx Luttrell, brother and sisters; Leon Luttrell and his wife, Shelley of Manchester, Nina Millrany and her husband, Donald of Winchester Springs Community, Opal Luttrell of Winchester, Marie Brandon of Bentonville, Ark., Jessie Smith and her husband, William of Winchester and Marion Luttrell of Portland, Tenn.

Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Grant Funeral Services.

Services will be held from the chapel of Grant Funeral Services on Friday, May 15, 2015, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor William Adcock, officiating.

Interment will follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Huntland, Tenn.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made by contacting Grant Funeral Services.

Grant Funeral Services in  charge of arrangements.

SHEILA GAIL HAWKINS, age 62, of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life on Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Iuka, Mississippi from injuries sustained from an automobile accident.

Ms. Hawkins was born in Russellville, Alabama on March 7, 1954, to the late George and Ruby Mansell Hawkins.

She was a registered nurse at New Orleans Children’s Cancer Hospital before she became disabled. Ms. Hawkins was a loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her sons; David Stephens of Della, LA, Josh Stephens and his wife, Christy of Winchester, TN, Brad Stephens of Decherd, TN, grandchildren; Jeremy Flint, Dustin Howell, Chase Stephens, Chris Stephens, and expecting first granddaughter May 20th, Naomi Grace.

Visitation with family will be from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Grant Funeral Services.

Services will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. from the chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Howard Riddle, officiating.

Interment will follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens.

Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.

Josephine D. Hunt, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Sunday, May 10th, 2015 at Harton Regional Medical Center at the age of 68.

Mrs. Hunt was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Emil and Mary Bertin D’Herde.

During her life, she worked as a Dietician and was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Mrs. Hunt was also a member and past president of the Highland Rim Kiwanis Club, and sang in the city Civic Choir.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Hunt of Tullahoma; one son, Neal Hunt and his wife Jana of Mt. Juliet; one daughter, Carrie Boyett and her husband Robert of Savannah, Georgia; two brothers, Frank D’Herde and his wife Sara of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, and Joseph D’Herde and his wife Mary Jane of Lapeer, Michigan; two sisters, RoseAnne Marcotte and her husband Mike of Lapeer, Michigan, and Margaret D’Herde of Sterling Heights, Michigan; four grandchildren, Hayden, Ethan, Garrett, and Morgan; and beloved family friend, Linda Moore.

Visitation for Mrs. Hunt will be held on Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Kilgore Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 14th, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church with Father Stephen Klasek officiating.

Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Relay For Life, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123- 1718.

Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Mr. Harry Eugene Dillard, age 55, of Manchester, will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2015 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Paul Elam officiating.

Burial will follow in Cypress Gardens in Manchester.

Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 AM until time of service on Friday at the funeral home.

Mr. Dillard passed away at his residence, following an extended illness.

Harry was born in Manchester, TN, the son of the late Jake Dillard and Jewell Little Dillard, who survives.

He was previously employed at Daniel’s Lumber Yard.

In addition to his father, Harry was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jake Dillard, Jr. and David Dillard; and one sister, Forrestine Rowe.

In addition to his mother, Jewell Dillard, he is also survived by three brothers, Tom (Jeanette) Dillard of Bradyville, Melvin (Phyllis) and Dennis (Ann) Dillard, both of Cleveland, OH; four sisters, Nellie (Bobby) Battles of Morrison, Myrtle Dillard and Diane Dozier, both of Manchester, and Sarah Dillard, of Columbus, GA.

For those who wish to make memorial donations, the family suggests the Lane Street Church of Christ, 310 Lane Street, Manchester, TN 37355.

Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Patsy Glen Adams, age 59, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday May 9, 2015 at her residence.

Patsy was a loving and caring woman who loved God, family and her friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband John Calvin Adams; parents Glendon Woosley and Freda Johnson; daughter Misty Johnson.

She is survived by and will be greatly missed by her daughter Brandy (Don) Fowler; sister Nancy (Tom) Miller; grandchildren Zachery (Lara) Fowler, Johnathan Fowler, Chelsea Fowler and Tyler Fowler; great grandchildren Courtney Clardy and Eliah Fowler; extended grandchildren Blaine (Tisha) Brewer and Kris Henderson; 2 nieces.

The family would like to say a special thank you to her long time caregiver Linda Thomas for all the care, compassion and friendship.

The family will receive friends Tuesday May 12, 2015 from 5-8 pm at Tullahoma Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday May 13, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Tullahoma Funeral Home with a graveside to follow at Head of Hurricane Cemetery in Moore County with Bro. Allen Campbell officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Adams family.

Funeral services for Jack Milton Boyer, Sr., age 95 of Manchester will be conducted Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 3:00 PM with Brother Jack Hice officiating.

Interment will follow at Manchester City Cemetery with Military Honors.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 1:00 PM until time of service at 3:00 PM.

Mr. Boyer passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 in Manchester.

He was born June 27, 1919 in Collinsville, Illinois the son of the late Joseph Phillip Boyer and Stella Estelle Ogle Boyer.

He joined the United States Army March 5, 1941 and served two tours of duty during World War II, receiving the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, 6 Overseas Service Bars and 1 Service Stripe before being Honorably Discharged on April 8, 1945. Prior to joining the Army, Mr. Boyer met and married the love of his life, Catherine May and the two celebrated 63 years of marriage prior to her passing April 25, 2008.

Mr. Boyer was employed as a Pipefitter at Arnold Engineering and Development Center for many years prior to his retirement in April 1981. He was known by family and friends to have a knack for fixing things, especially items discarded by others. He had a giving heart and after repair of an item, he often donated the item to someone in need. He enjoyed working crossword puzzles and was a longtime member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church as well as Pipefitters Union # 572.

In addition to his parents and beloved wife, Catherine M. Boyer, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Cicro Boyer and Harry Boyer and a sister, Ruth Elizabeth Boyer.

Survivors include two sons, Milton Boyer and wife, LaVerne of Manchester and Joseph Boyer and wife, Vicki of Estill Springs, TN; four grandchildren, Azure Boyer Jones and husband, James; Ande Boyer (Cindy Arnold); Shannon Boyer Money and husband, Tommy; and Jennifer Hughes and husband, Roy; six great-grandchildren, Garrett Jones, Devin Jones, Patrick Jones, Catherine Money, William Money and Gavin Hughes. Also surviving is a niece, Cathy Boyer and a nephew, Don Boyer.

The family requests memorial contributions be made in honor of Mr. Boyer to the Alzheimer’s Association, 201 W. Lincoln Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388.

Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Mr. Jack Milton Boyer, Sr.

BRANDY MICHELE WELCH, age 24, of Winchester, Tenn. departed this life suddenly at Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems Winchester on Friday, May 8, 2015.

Brandy was “her mother’s heart and her sisters light”. She would light up a room with her smile. She loved to giggle and her favorite snack foods were Little Debbie Cakes. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. Brandy was disabled.

She was preceded in death by her beloved Maternal Grandmother “Nana”.

She is survived by her mother, Jody Ashley and husband James of Winchester, father, John D. Welch of West Virginia, sister, Ashley Welch of Tullahoma, step-brother, Brandon Ashley of Winchester, maternal aunts; Rhonda Shelton, Patty Wilson and Jeannie Griffith, paternal grandmother, Mary Jane Welch, paternal aunts; Debbie Head, Patty Vanover all of Owensboro, Kentucky.

Visitation with the family is scheduled for 4:00-8:00 P.M. Monday evening, May 11, in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services.

Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 12, in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Randy Jackson, officiating.

Interment will follow in Mt. Garner Cemetery in Decherd, Tenn.

Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.

Angela Faye White, age 53 of Homer, Georgia and former Manchester, TN resident, passed away on May 7, 2015 in Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Rubin James Floyd and Elouise Walden Floyd; child, Shawn Gaither; brothers, John T. Floyd, Clifton Floyd, Carl Floyd, Wilburn Walden, Billy Floyd, Elmer “Buster” Floyd, Ronnie Lowery and Scott Floyd; and sisters, Lena Jones, Mary Phelps and Virginia Foster.

Angela is survived by her husband, Kevin L. White of Homer, GA; children, Danielle Wright and Jonathan Gaither both of Manchester, TN; two grandchildren, Madison Kangie and Collin Gaither both of Manchester; sisters, Diane Lowery Brandon, Ruth Lowery and Alberta (Clifton) Webb; brothers, Jeff (Reanie) Floyd of GA, James (Traci) Floyd of GA, Jerry Lowery of Manchester and Elbert Walden of Manchester; and a host other relatives and friends.

VISITATION

Sunday, May 10, 2015 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, Tennessee

FUNERAL SERVICE

Sunday, May 10, 2015 at 3 :00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home

BURIAL

Ragsdale Cemetery

CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.

Mr. Wilson “Buddy” Benjamin Massey II, age 57, a former resident of Lynchburg, passed away Friday, May 8, 2015 at NHC of Murfreesboro.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 12 at 2 PM at the Lynchburg Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Leo Bechard officiating.

Burial will follow at Lynchburg Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, from 12 PM until the service time.

A native of of Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Wilson B. and Sarah Lee Pyrdum Massey.

He graduated from Central High School in Fayetteville and was a member of Wells Hill Church of Christ in Fayetteville. He worked as a Security Guard for Frito Lay and Jack Daniel’s.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one half-brother, Danny.

Mr. Massey is survived by one sister, Joyce Moorehead and her husband, Dwain of Murfreesboro; two nephews, Jamison Moorehead and his wife, Jamie and John Moorehead and his wife, Kim, both of Murfreesboro and three great nephews, Brandon, Tylar and Tristan Moorehead.

LYNCHBURG FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.