Category: Obituaries

Mrs. Willie Pearl Francis of Decherd, TN passed Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Willows at Winchester.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Henry Francis;    sister, Thelma Childress; daughter, Cynthia Whitaker and grandchild, Clifford (Tiger) Whitaker, Jr.

She is survived by two great- granddaughters, Alexandria Zernobia and Ezra Elizabeth Whitaker;
granddaughter-in-law, Daphne Williams Whitaker; step grandson, Devereau Williams all of Memphis, TN; niece, Carolyn (Clay) Perkins of Shelbyville, TN; sister-in-law, Fannie Hubbard of Cleveland, Ohio;  Nephews, Larman (Annie Ruth) Francis, Jr of Decherd, TN; Benjamin (Juanita) Francis of Detroit, MI; Clark (Earline) Francis, Decherd, TN; Niece, Janie (Kelvin) Corn of Winchester, TN; a large of number of great-nieces, nephews and cousins; devoted friend, Lena Baker of Winchester, TN; her church family and host of friends.

Visitation, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 12:00 Noon at MT. Olive Missionary Baptist Church with  Funeral Services to follow at 1:00pm at MT. Olive Missionary Baptist Church with  Rev. John Patton officiating and Pastor James Johnson as Eulogist.

Interment Acklin Cemetery.

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

Donnie Lee Nunley age 42 of Manchester passed away Sunday evening, Nov. 18, 2012, at Medical Center of Manchester.

He was a native of Franklin County and was preceded in death by his father, Joe Nunley; maternal grandfather, Frank Ogelvie; paternal grandparents, Silas Carl and Pearlie Nunley.

Donnie worked as a drywall hanger in the construction business, he loved nature, being outdoors fishing or four wheeling and most of all being with his family. He once told his mother he wanted a new car and to his surprise he was given a brand new “Hot Wheels” car every year by his mother.

His is survived by his wife, Melissa Barnes; mother, Pam Nunley Gould; sister, Christi Nunley Zahan; niece, Emily Zahan; nephew, Ryan Zahan; great-niece, Olivia Garrett; maternal grandmother, Essie Mae Ogelvie all of Manchester; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Bobby McBee and Reverend David Statum officiating.

Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery in Pelham.

The family will receive friends Tuesday 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Cumberland Funeral Home, 207 Mabee Avenue, Monteagle, Tennessee is in charge of arrangements.

Juanita Lucille Baker Steele, of Decherd, passed this life on Sunday, November 18th, 2012 at Southern Tennessee Medical Center in Winchester at the age of 86.

Mrs. Steele was born in Lincoln County, Tennessee to the late Jack and Elma Beavers. She was a member of the Holiness Faith Church. In addition to her parents Mrs. Steele is preceded in death by one son, Rusaw Herrin; one sister, Virginia O’deare; one grandchild, Jerry Taylor; two brothers, Larry Beavers and Bill Beavers; and two husbands, Jimmy Herrin and Robert Baker.

Mrs. Steele is survived by her husband, Sonny Steele of Decherd; two daughters, Frances Bennett of Bell Buckle; Elwanda Master and husband James of Estill Springs; one adopted daughter, April Johnson of Florida; three sons, Rodney Baker of Tullahoma, Phillip Baker of Manchester, Chris Baker also of Manchester; three sisters, Jackie Wallace of Panama City, FL, Jean Medford of Estill Springs, Darlene Stewart of Keith Springs; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation for Mrs. Steele will be held on Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 5:00-9:00pm.

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 21st, 2012 at 12:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. James Riddle officiating.

Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Louise Ferguson, age 66, of Tullahoma, passed away Saturday Life Center of Tullahoma.

She is a native of Tullahoma and is the daughter of the Dorris and Edna Hammers Webb.

Mrs. Ferguson was surrounded her family when she passed away.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Ferguson of Tullahoma, daughters, Ronda (Dale) Morris of Tullahoma, Robbie (Larry) Cates of Tullahoma, son, Ronnie (Robin) Ferguson of Normandy, brother, Michael (Rita) Waye of Winchester, sister in law, Nancy Waye of Huntsville, grandchildren, Jeffery and Jennifer Cates, Kody Morris, Rachel and Rylee Ferguson, great grandchildren, Alexis Winton and Amiyah Pickett.

Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, from 11:00AM until 2:00PM at the Tullahoma Funeral Home.

 Services will be conducted Tuesday at 2:00PM in the Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jack Hice officiating.

Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.

Tullahoma Funera[ Home in charge of arrangements.

Robert Houston Burt, Sr., age 75, of Estill Springs passed away Friday, November 16, 2012, at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, Tenn. following surgery.

Mr. Burt was born in Tullahoma, Tenn. to the late Henry Houston and Mary Alice Buchanan Burt. He graduated from Tullahoma High School in 1955, then he went to work for AERO at Arnold Engineering Development Center. He married Earline Waggener Burt in 1956. After working for two years he left AEDC to attend Tennessee Tech University, graduating in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He then went to work at AERO as a full-time engineer. He worked at AEDC for 40 years working for AERO, Calspan, then Micro Craft. He worked on projects such as the Apollo and Space Shuttle projects. He ran in 1980 for membership on the Board of Directors at then AEDC Federal Credit Union, now Ascend Federal Credit Union. He remained an active member of the Board at the time of his death. He was appointed chairman of the Tennessee Credit Union league. Mr. Burt was a member of First Baptist Church in Tullahoma, Tenn. where he was a Deacon serving as one of the senior members of the board. Mr. Burt was also a private pilot and owned his own airplane.

He is survived by his wife, Earline Waggener Burt, of Estill Springs, three children, Debra (Joe) Varner of Bowling Green, Ky., Bob, Burt, Jr., and Greg (Thesa) Burt all of Tullahoma. Five grandchildren, Katelyn Varner, Houston Burt, Logan Burt ,Hayley Burt, and Gage Burt. Other survivors include his half-sisters Kathy Escue and Betty Jane Winton.

Visitation will be held from 4:00-9:00 P.M. Sunday evening November 18^th at Tullahoma First Baptist Church.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 19^th at Tullahoma First Baptist Church with Dr. Herb Hester officiating.

Internment will follow in Turkey Creek United Methodist Church cemetery in Moore County, Tenn.

Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Linda Jean Martin, age 70 of Estill Springs will be conducted at 2:00pm, Wednesday, November 21 at the Manchester Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

Visitaiton with the Martin family will be from 10am until service time Wednesday at Manchester Funeral Home.

Mrs. Martin passed away Friday evening at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.

Mrs. Martin was born in Indianapolis, Indiana the daughter of the late Sam Edward Anderson and Viola Duncan Anderson. She was retired from the Aladdin Company and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Martin traveled to Ireland to attend the Special Olympics that a grandchild participated in. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lester Wayne Martin and by a grandchild, Patrick Buckner. Mrs. Martin is survived by:

3 daughters-

Melissa Alamilla of Englewood, Tn

Marticia Buckner of Cowan, Tn

Kaye Griser of Estill Springs

Special friends- Anita and Marie

Grandchildren- Brandy Buckner, Kensey Smotherman, Cody Smotherman, Breanna Smotherman, Simon Alamilla, William Alamilla, Matthew Smotherman, Rhainna Alamilla and Rodriego Alamilla, and by 2 great grandchildren, Aubrey I. Childs and Kenneth McClendon.

FOR THOSE WHO WITH TO MAKE MEMORIAL DONATIONS, THE FAMILY SUGGESTS:The American Cancer Society.

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE MARTIN FAMILY

Mr. Kenneth R. King Sr., age 80, of Tullahoma, passed away Friday at Harton Regional Medical Center.

He is a native of Peytona, WV and is the son of the late Isaac and Irene King. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife, Josephine King and a son Kenneth R. King Jr. Mr. King retired from the United States Air Force as a Tech Sergeant and was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Tullahoma.

He is survived by a daughter, Belinda King of Tullahoma, sons, Joseph (Patricia Ann) King of Gallipolis, OH, John (Pam) King of Manchester, brother, Franklin D. King of NC, sister, Lorana Clemens of WV, grandchildren, Stephen, Cassie, Christopher and Sarah King, great grandchildren, Brittany, Tyler, Jacob, Emma and Landon.

Visitation with the family will be Sunday, from 2:00PM until 3:00PM at the First Church of the Nazarene.

Services will be conducted Sunday at 3:00PM at the First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Elbert Smith officiating.

 A private family burial will be held at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

Tullahoma Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Ruby L. Rogers age 83 of Payne’s Cove near Pelham, Tennessee passed away on Friday morning, November 16, 2012, at Medical Center of Manchester. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ann Reed; husband, Joe H. Rogers; son, Bobby Joe Rogers.

Survivors include her children, Calvin Rogers of Murfreesboro, Ricky Rogers of Gruetli-Laager, Mark Rogers of Payne’s Cove, Wanda Gallagher of Alto and Mae Jackson of Winchester; grandchildren, Melanie, Stephanie, Derrick, Heather, Holly, Lane, Cameron Jade, Cody and Dustin; 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday at Payne’s Cove Church with Reverend James Smith and Reverend Pat MaGouirk officiating. Burial will follow in Payne’s Cove Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday 3-9 p.m. at the funeral home. On line condolences may be made at www.cumberlandfuneralhome.net

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