Category: Obituaries

Nathan J. Smith of Fayetteville passed this life on Tuesday, September 14,
2021 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center at the age of 64. Mr. Smith was
a former resident of Tullahoma. No services are scheduled.

He was a member of the Church of Christ.  He enjoyed watching old sitcoms
on TV, collecting Coca Cola items and model cars and going for rides.

Mr. Smith is survived by friends, William Kimzey of Lynchburg and Tom Blair
of Fayetteville.

Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Paul David Myers of McMinnville passed this life on Monday, September 13,
2021 at Ascension St. Thomas of McMinnville at the age of 71.  Memorial
Services will be scheduled at a later time.

A native of McMinnville, he was the son of the late Fred and Julia Mae
Tanner Myers.  He enjoyed collecting antique cars and old soda bottles,
traveling and listening to the radio.  His favorite times were spent with
his granddaughter, Patricia Ann Myers.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Jimmy and
John Myers and sisters, Shirley Ann Bratcher, Judy Carol Myers and Peggy
Louise Campbell.

Mr. Myers is survived by son, Jason Myers (Lisa) of McMinnville; daughter,
Stephanie Diane Myers of McMinnville; brother, Jerry Myers of McMinnville;
sister, Brenda Adams (Julius) of McMinnville and granddaughter, Patricia
Ann Myers.

Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Matthew Nathaniel Pittman, age 35, of Tullahoma passed this life on
Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his residence.  He was born October 5, 1985
in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late James and Lonnie Pittman. Matthew is
also preceded in death by his sister, Lori Pittman.

Matthew played in Alcee Fortier Highschool Band and enjoyed rapping and
singing.  He wrestled for SWF in Tullahoma and shared his love of cooking
with family and friends with his Lasagna and delicious banana pudding.
Matthew had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh with
his comedic nature.  He loved his children and enjoyed spending time with
them playing video games.

The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, September 16th at
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. The service follow in the chapel at 6 p.m.
with Pastor Donald Smith officiating.

Matthew is survived by his wife, Krystal Pittman; children, Diamond
Pittman, Demetriez Pittman, Krystopher Pittman and Peyton Thompson;
brothers, Ronald Thomas Jr., Jermaine Pittman, Ronald Pittman and James
Pittman; sister, Dominique Lawrence;  grandmother, Delores Anderson; niece,
Jamie Pittman; nephew, Jeremy Pittman; and mother-in-law, Lisa Platt.

Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bro. Michael Randall Banks, age 67, of Normandy, TN,
passed from this life on Monday, September 13, 2021, in Lebanon, TN.

Bro. Banks was born in Manchester, TN, to his late parents, Marjorie Ann
Shelton Banks and Wesley Randall Banks. He was a dairy farmer for most of
his life and then retired when he was called to preach in 2012. Bro. Banks
was ordained on April 12, 2015, and went on to minister at Chestnut Grove
Baptist Church from March 2015 to August 2017 and then went on to be the
pastor of Concord Baptist Church from 2017 until his passing. In addition
to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Eugene Banks and
Brian Banks.

Bro. Banks is survived by his wife of 48 years, Kathy Elizabeth Frazier
Banks; sons, Michael (Connie) Banks Jr., Justin Banks and Matthew (Brandy)
Banks; daughter, Donna Banks McAdams; brother, Timothy (Rosemary) Banks;
sisters, Meliony Hayley and Rebecca Sanders; nine grandchildren and five
great grandchildren who loved him dearly.

Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, from
4:00pm until 8:00pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Funeral
services will be conducted on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 11:00am from
the chapel of Central Funeral Home with Bro. Dwight Duckworth and Donald
Gregory officiating. Burial will follow in New Reddens Cemetery in
Manchester, TN.

Central Funeral Home is serving the family, 931-723-7774,
centralfuneralhome.com

Mr. Ken Rogers, age 51, passed from this life on Monday, September 13, 2021, in Nashville, TN.

Ken was born in Coffee Co., TN, to his mother Wanda Kay Shelton Rogers and
late father, Jerry Lee Rogers. Ken loved anything to do with drag racing
including racing his Camaro. He also loved attending car shows, flea
markets and swap meets and loved going to cookouts or any family
gatherings. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by
brothers, Jonathan Dewayne Shelton and Terry Wayne Rogers.

Ken is survived by his wife of 6 years, Jennifer Rogers; mother, Kay
Rogers; step-sons, Austin Honea and Cody Honea; daughters, Heather Rogers
and Kaley Mitchell; step-daughters, Alicia Sudberry and Lindsay Honea;
grandchildren, Madison, Victor, Jase, Carson; step-grandson, Elijah.

Visitation with the family will be on Friday, September 17, 2021, from
11:00am until 2:00pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Funeral
services will be conducted immediately following visitation at 2:00pm with
Bro. Foy Rigney officiating. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in
Morrison.

Central Funeral Home is serving the family, 931-723-7774,
centralfuneralhome.com

Senior Master Sergeant James M Gilliam of Tullahoma passed this life on
Friday, September 10, 2021 at the age of 72.  Funeral Services are
scheduled for 11 AM, Saturday, September 18 at St. Paul the Apostle
Catholic Church with entombment to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 17 from 5 – 8 PM at
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.

A native of Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late James Otis and Doris
Blake Gilliam.  He was retired from the US Air Force. While serving at
Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines, he met his wife, Yvonne Gascon
Gilliam. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and
enjoyed fishing and watching sports.  He was an avid fan of the Chicago
Cubs, Bears and Bulls and the Nashville Predators.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Richard
and Charles Gilliam and sisters, Marie Gilliam and Shirley Stevens.

He is survived by wife, Yvonne Gilliam of Tullahoma; son, James Christopher
Gilliam (Gena) of Nashville; daughters, Amanda Jeanne Gilliam and Kathryn
Anne Gilliam, both of Tullahoma; brother, Thomas Gilliam of Illinois;
brother-in-law, John Andrew Gascon (Lulu) of California and grandchildren,
Catherine Noël Morton, Virginia Abigail Nelson, Collin Steven Gilliam and
Diana Eleanor Gilliam.

The family has requested that everyone please practice COVID protocols by
wearing masks and observing social distancing.

Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

David N Echols of Tullahoma passed this life on Sunday, September 12, 2021
at the age of 50.  Funeral Services are scheduled at 1 PM, Thursday,
September 16 at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to follow at
Ridgeview Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September
16, 2021 at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home from 11 AM until the funeral time.

A native of Duluth, GA, he was the son of the late Ralph Nelson Echols and
Judy Goodwin Echols, who survives. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was
an avid NASCAR and Pittsburg Steelers fan.

In addition to his mother, Judy Echols of Tullahoma, he is survived by
wife, Sheila Echols of Tullahoma; sons, Keith Nelson Echols and Bradley
Ryan Echols, both of Tullahoma; sister, Kelly Denise Echols of Tullahoma;
grandchildren, Keith Nelson Echols Jr, Harmony Rayne Echols and Leighton
Kaine Brown and sister-in-law, Niki Marie Brown of Tullahoma.

Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sarah Ann White, age 75 of Hillsboro, TN, died at her home on Sunday
morning, September 12, 2021, surrounded by her immediate family. She was
born Sarah Ann Woods on March 5, 1946, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late
Annie Jo Wood and the late William George Woods. She was preceded in death
by her mother and father-in-law, Willie Jean Creek (Bill White) and Raymond
I. White, of Hillsboro, TN. Ann graduated from Chattooga Central High
School, Summerville, GA, in 1964, then attended Shorter College, where she
obtained a bachelor of science degree in medical laboratory technology in
1968. She worked as a laboratory technologist at Floyd Hospital, Redmond
Park Hospital, and before retirement, Southeastern Pathology. She served
the medical community for more than 30 years in Floyd County, GA. Ann had a
passion and love for crafting and giving. Despite suffering from the
debilitating effects of Multiple Sclerosis, she continued to crochet for
the decades since her initial diagnosis, using the craft as a therapy for
her mind, hands, and a way of giving to others. She made countless afghans
she has left to her daughter, grandchildren, and friends as baby blankets
(and puppy blankets) throughout the years. Ann was an accomplished musician
whose music brought comfort to others as she played hymns and gospel music
on piano and organ for funerals as a young woman in Summerville, GA. She
loved to bake cookies for her grandsons and, until she was no longer able,
cook large meals for family gatherings. Ann is survived by her husband,
Billy White, of Hillsboro, a daughter and son-in-law, Dana White (Lance),
of Hillsboro; two grandsons, Will Davis, in Winchester; Ben Davis, of
Tuscaloosa, AL; a sister, Brenda Hayes, of Manchester; two nieces, and a
host of friends and relatives.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday at the Manchester Funeral Home
from 11 AM until 1 PM with services to immediately in the funeral home
chapel. Interment will follow in the Hillsboro Presbyterian Cemetery,
Hillsboro, TN.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the White family.

Mrs. Francis Alfredia Pruitt Keele passed from this
life Sunday, September 12, 2021 surrounded by family. Fredia was born in
Newport, TN on August 24, 1946, to Lawrence and Reba Pruitt and was the
oldest of two children.  She was a Christian and a member of White Oak
Grove Church of God.  Fredia enjoyed cooking, spending time with her
friends and family, trips to Florida, and playing the piano.  Fredia owned
and operated the Chatterbox Cafe in the early 70’s.   Later she was known
by many as the “Tupperware lady” where she was a Tupperware unit manager
for many years.  For the past twenty years, she had been a caregiver for
the many handicapped friends she had the pleasure of caring for.  She was
loved by many and will be deeply missed.

Fredia is preceded in death by both parents, Lawrence and Reba Pruitt of
Newport.

Fredia is survived by one sister, Brenda (Tommy) Strange of Newport; sons,
Dennis (Kathy) York of Hillsboro and Keith (Jan) York of Manchester;
grandchildren, Tasha, Maggie, Tyler, and Kinsey; four step sons, Dujuan
Keele, Dale Keele, Dennis Keele, and Chris Keele; step grandchildren Kandi,
Robin, Rachel, Taylor, Cody, Patrick, Susan, and Mindy; many step
great-grandchildren; and special friend Truman Bush.

Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021,
from 12:00pm until 2:00pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN.
Funeral services will be conducted following visitation at 2:00pm with
Chris Keele officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Mill Cemetery in
Manchester, TN.

Central Funeral Home is serving the family, 931-723-7774,
centralfuneralhome.com

William Terence (“Terry”) McMahan, age 76, died Sunday morning, September 12, 2021, at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana, after a brief illness. Born July 31, 1945, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Joseph Oriel McMahan and Cornelia (Harrison) McMahan. Terry graduated from Manchester Central High School in 1963. He earned a BS degree in Engineering from the United States Military Academy in 1967, an MBA from Tulane University in 1973, and passed all parts of the CPA licensure exam in 1994. Terry faithfully served his country as a U.S. Army officer for 25 years. An Airborne Ranger and Army Aviator, some of his military assignments included Infantry-Aviation with the 82nd Airborne Division, Platoon Leader and Company Commander with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam, Joint Casualty Resolution Center Aviator in Thailand, Exchange Army Officer at the United States Air Force Academy, and Professor of Military Science at Carson-Newman University. After his Army retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1992, Terry began a second career in higher education, working as an Assistant Professor of Business at Carson-Newman, VP of Business Affairs at Hiwassee College, Financial Director at Centre College, Senior Policy and Budget Analyst at the University of Louisville, and Business Manager at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. Known for his love of God, country, and others, Terry would drop everything to help his family, friends, and even perfect strangers. A mentor to many college students and young adults throughout the years, he earned the name “Daddy Mac,” which he far preferred over any military rank or title. His favorite name, however, was undoubtedly “Grandad.” An attentive and loving father and grandfather, he could most often be found catching bandits, building forts, having tea parties, teaching budget or finance skills, telling bedtime stories, having random dance parties, enjoying sushi dates, and attending the games, concerts, and events of his grandkids. Above all else, Terry wanted Jesus Christ to be glorified in both his life and death, so that others would know the peace he experienced to his final breath. He demonstrated an unwavering faith and willingness to share it with all who would listen. Those who mourn his death include his wife of 54 years, Julia; daughter, Kimber Graves (Scott); son, Michael McMahan (Ellen); sister, Pamela Riddle (Bud); along with grandchildren, Ethan Graves (Nicole), Anna and Emma Graves, Libby, Chloe, Lincoln, and Vanessa McMahan, and great-grandson, Marcus Graves. He also leaves behind nieces Allison (Eric) Beachboard, Amy (Kent) Ayer, Melanie (Jim) Turley, and nephews Brad (Katy) Riddle, Robert (Peggy) Yarbrough, and Billy (Deanie) Yarbrough. Visitation will be held at Coffee County Funeral Chapel, 786 McMinville Highway, Manchester, Tennessee, on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., with a Celebration of Life service immediately following at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma, Tennessee, with Pastor Ethan Graves officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Chosen, to support the healing and thriving of adoptive families. Gifts can be made online at www.chosen.care/give or by mail to 144 Clemens Avenue, New Braunfels, TX, 78130. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William McMahan, please visit Tribute Store