Category: Obituaries

Mrs. Virginia Uselton Garner, age 72, of Estill Springs, passed away Sunday at Harton Regional Medical Center.

She is a native of Missouri and the daughter of the late Roland and Aillen Landreth Dennis.

She is survived by a step son, Jerry Uselton and his spouse, Valerie del Vecchio of Illinois, step daughter, Tammy Marschke and her spouse, Mark of Georgia, step sister, Phyllis Kimzey and her five children of Missouri, step brother, Monroe Perkins and his 3 children of Missouri, aunt, Lucille Landreth of Missouri, Betty Landreth Marshall of Missouri, cousin, Susie Kendall of Flordia, Robert Dillon of Texas, grandchildren, Megan Uselton, Anne Uselton, Garrett Marschke and Kayley Marschke.

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

Graveside Services will be conducted Saturday at 2:30PM at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

Delthenia Williams Jones, age 81 of Decherd, passed away September 13, 2012.

She was the fourth child and only daughter of Elmore and Eloise Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Elmore Williams, Jr., Thomas (Dora) Williams, and Rev. Wallace A. Williams. She married Edward Jones on December 24th, 1960. To this union, one daughter, Venetia Fhey was born. There were no parents that were prouder than Delthenia and Edward; cheering for FCHS Rebellettes. They didn’t miss a game. She was born in Cowan, Tennessee and graduated from Thorogood Public School, Townsend High School and Tennessee State University in Nashville. She took additional courses at Middle Tennessee State University and Trevecca Nazarene College. She took her first job on August 26, 1954 at Booker T. Washington in Memphis and stayed there until 1960. She returned to Cowan to teach at Townsend High School, Franklin County High School and lastly, North Jr. High School for a total of 34 years as a teacher. She exemplified all of the finest qualities her job defined. Her teaching years were filled with a determination that every student could and would learn. They would come prepared and she intended for them to succeed, Many were fortunate to be in one of her classes.

She was a life- long member of the Mt. Sinai M.B. Church in Cowan, TN. She served there for 76 years. She held various positions, such as Sunday School Teacher, Director of Vacation Bible School, Director of the Annual Christmas Pageant, Missionary Society Teacher, President of the Senior Choir, Corresponding Secretary, and the Mothers Board. Civically, she was a member of the Decherd City Planning Commission, member of the Human Services Families First Department, and a member of the Benevolents. She was a child of the King. She loved her family and friends freely and whole heartedly. She gave you straight talk and you didn’t have to like it, but, it was the truth. She was fond of shopping and she enjoyed the shopping trips she gave her nieces and nephews upon high school graduation. As much as she loved shopping, she truly enjoyed giving. She was known to keep a variety of gifts on hand just for an unknown of forgotten occasion. There was no charity that she did not send a donation to. If it came in the mail, she sent them a check. Sometimes, much to Edward’s displeasure. But, she thought she could help someone. The only thing she did not like was house work. She found ways to get that done by enlisting the help of her nieces.

She leaves to cherish her memory, a devoted and loving niece and caregiver, Yvonne Glover, sisters-in-law, Glyndon K. Williams of Cowan, TN, Lucinda Taylor of Saginaw, MI, Billie L. Jones of Decherd, Louise Jones of Saginaw, MI, and Barbara (Gordon) Nichols of Saginaw, MI; brothers-in-law, Henderson (Sara) Jones, Walter (Charlene) Jones, and Sammie (Truthia) Jones, all of Saginaw, MI; best friends, Juanita and Jewel Syler of Winchester, TN and four generations of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and acquaintances.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the Elk River District Tabernacle with interment to follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at the Mt. Sinai M.B. Church in Cowan.

Arrangement by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave. NW, Winchester.

John Robert Farris, age 65, was welcomed home by his heavenly Master, September 14, 2012 while surrounded by his loving sons and family members.  The eighth of nine children, he was born on the first day of January, 1947 in Winchester, Franklin County, TN to Clarence and Annie Farris. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother and father, his brother Jack, sister Helen McCauley and great-grandson Destyn, sister-in-law Pat, and brother-in-laws Dudley Neal and Samuel Reiben.

He is survived by brothers Clyde of Shelbyville, TN, Daniel (and wife Dorris) of Huntland, TN, David Clarence (and wife Kelsey), of Winchester and Carl (and wife Patricia),of Nashville, TN; his sisters Stella Reiben of Estill Springs, TN and Imogene Neal of Winchester, TN and sister-in-law Ruth.

In 1962 John took the hand of Sheila Carla Denton in marriage, which produced five sons- Robert Adell of Manchester, TN, Troy Edward (and wife Lu-Ann) of Winchester, TN, Michael Eldon (and wife Julie) of Nashville, TN, Christopher Dwayne (and wife Kimberly) of Manchester, TN, and Shawn Dale (and partner Jo Alleva), of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; grandchildren Nikki Farris, Bradley Farris, Cody Farris, Courtney Damron, Bailey Farris, Bethany Farris, Amanda Farris, and Christian Blue Sky Farris; and 7 great-grandchildren.  Over the years John was employed by Mars Oil Co., Sisk Nursery, Bumble Bee Boats, Hydra Sport Boats, Square D, etc, and eventually settled into truck driving for various companies.

His favorite things included trout fishing, gospel music, home cooking and gardening, but above all he loved to tell of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  He will be remembered for his beautiful smile, sweet gentle heart, and ever so easy way about him. His most precious gift he left us all was to remind us of the importance of God and family in our lives- and we are all forever grateful.

We are grateful to all the staff at Alive Hospice at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN for their help in making this final chapter as peaceful as possible.

Visitation will be held at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in Winchester, TN on Monday, Sept. 17, 5:00pm-8:00pm.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 2:00pm at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave. NW, Winchester.  Serving as pallbearers are Christian, Brad, Robert, Troy, Michael, Christopher and Shawn

*We invite you to make contributions to the American Lung Association at One Vantage Way, Ste. D-220, Nashville, TN  37228 in John’s name.

Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Lizzie S. Wise, age 91 of Estill Springs, passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 at Harton Regional Medical Center.

She was a dietician.

Survivors include two sons, Frederick (Peggy) Wise of Tullahoma and James H.(Gerry) Wise of Dyer, IN; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.

Visitation is 2-8 PM Thursday at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday, September 21, 2012 at Moore-Cortner Chapel with Rev. Joe Hill officiating.

Interment will follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens.

Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave NW, Winchester, TN  in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Josephine Coppinger age 85 of Tracy City, Tennessee passed from this life to her eternal resting place Wednesday morning, Sept. 19, 2012, at Life Care Center in Tullahoma.

She was born in Coalmont, Tennessee a daughter of the late Herbert Sanders and Veda Burrows Sanders and was preceded in death by her husband, George Coppinger; daughter-in-law, Brenda Coppinger; brothers, Paul, H.D., Wayne and Ray Sanders.

Mrs. Coppinger was a member of Calvary Apostolic Church in Tullahoma.

Survivors include her children, Vaughn Coppinger and his wife, Edwina of Monteagle, Waymond Coppinger of Tracy City, Danette and her husband, Joe Hill of Tullahoma; 9 grandchildren , 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 4:00 P.M. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Minister Joe Hill officiating.

Burial will be in Gregg Cemetery.

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

Foster & Lay Funeral Home of Tracy City is in charge of arrangements.

Carolyn Griffin Muth age 54 of Tullahoma, passed away September 18, 2012 at her residence.

She is preceded on death by her parents, Ples & Wanda Daniels Griffin; brothers, Robert Griffin, Don Thomas Griffin and twin grandchildren.

She is survived by her sons, Curtis (Tammy) Howard of Winchester and Scottie (Nikki) Howard of Tullahoma; grandchildren, Hunter, Curtis Jr. Christian, Matthew, MaKayle, Dillan, Noah and Skyler; sisters, JoAnn Elliott of Manchester. Mary Ann (Eugene) Sons of Tullahoma, Wanda Fay Honea of Tullahoma, Hazel (Wayne) Parker of Winchester Springs, Linda (Kenneth) Martin of Tullahoma, Paulet James Tullahoma, Cathy Anthony of Winchester; brother, Kenneth (Kristie) Griffin of Winchester.

Funeral service will be conducted Friday, September 21, 2012 at 2pm from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral Home with Bro Minor officiating.

Interment will follow in Watson-North Memorial Park with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 5-9 at Watson-North Funeral Home.

Watson-North Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Frank Chapman, age 82, of Estill Springs, passed away Monday at his son’s residence in Tullahoma.

He is a native of Franklin Co., TN and is the son of the late Lanny and Annie Chapman. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by a brother, Howard Chapman.

Mr. Chapman formerly attended Center Grove Baptist Church, was retired from Wilson Sporting Goods in Tullahoma and loved fishing, hiking, hunting and the outdoors.

He is survived his wife, Pauline Chapman of Estill Springs, son, Steve (Susan) Chapman of Tullahoma, sister, Helen Campbell of Illinois, grandchildren, Brandi (Wayne) Hill of Lynchburg, great grandchildren, Austin Cooley, Destiny Hill, Emma Grace Hill, Emma Lee Brown and Asalynn Capps.

Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at the Tullahoma Funeral Home.

Services will be conducted Thursday at 2:00PM in the Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Wall officiating.

Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

Tullahoma Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Louise M. Mealy, age 94, of Tullahoma, passed away September 11, 2012 at the LifeCare Center of Tullahoma.

A native of Grandfield, OK, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Emma Buczkovski Speckman.

She worked for Danciger Oil and Refinery in Greggton, TX , the Army Air Corps at Ellington Field in Houston, TX, Pan American Airlines in New York and Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital. She was a member of St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Mealy, in 1989.

She is survived by two daughters; Joan Mealy and Ann (Drew Estaver) Ferrell, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family will be September 22, 2012, from 10:00AM until 11:00AM at St. Paul’s Catholic Church with funeral services to follow at 11:00AM with Father Stephen Klasek officiating.

Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Louise Mealy.

Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice  Mildred Shelton, age 80, of Murfreesboro, TN, will be conducted at 11:00 AM on  Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel. 

Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial  Gardens. 

Visitation with the family  will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home. 

Mrs. Shelton passed away Monday morning  in Murfreesboro.

Mrs. Shelton was born in Bedford  County, TN, the daughter of the late Jeffery and Monnie Ozell Fears Sawyer.  She was homemaker and enjoyed quilting  and spending time with her grandchildren and great  grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mrs.  Shelton was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Euless Edwin Shelton,  who passed away in 2009; three brothers, Edmund, Lee, and Shirley Sawyer; and  two sisters, Wilma Buchanan and Jean Sawyer. 

She is survived by three sons, Larry  (Connie) Shelton, Marty (Ginny) Shelton, and Michael Shelton, all of  Murfreesboro; one daughter, Judy (Gary) Brown of Murfreesboro; two brothers,  Ernest Sawyer of Shelbyville and Terrice (Juanita) Sawyer of Estill Springs;  five grandchildren, Scott (Dere) Brown, Cody Shelton, Hunter Shelton, Alan  Zachary, and Katrina Anderson; and five great grandchildren, Hailee and Amelia  Brown, Macon Cash, Dylan Cash, and Jayden Anderson.

The family requests memorial donations  be made to Avalon Hospice, 2525 Perimeter Place Drive, Suite 121, Nashville, TN 37214.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to  serve the Shelton family.