Category: Obituaries

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7/14/12 — Verna Fay Carter

Verna Fay Carter, age 82 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on August 9, 2012 at the Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro.
She was born on March 26, 1930 in Charleston, IL to her parents, the late Orland G. Hurst and Grace Hopper Hurst.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Harold Hurst, Daniel Hurst, Kenny Hurst, Russell Hurst and Billy Hurst.
She loved her family and playing Bingo with her friends at Kingwood Arms.
Mrs. Carter is survived by her loving husband, Ralph E. Carter of Manchester, TN; daughters, Pamela F. Henson of Manchester, TN and Brenda K. Herschberger and her husband Virgil of Hillsboro, TN; sons, Roger Carter and his wife Jean of Huntley, IL and Dennis Carter of Manchester, TN; sisters, Merna M. Porter and  Kenova Coppersmith; three grandchildren, Stephanie Bradford, Michele Taylor and Megan N. Padgett; two great-grandchildren, Claire Bradford and Chris Bradford; and
a host of friends.
Visitation will be on Tuesday evening, August 14, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home.
A Memorial Service, to celebrate her life, will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Tom Evans officiating.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Kingwood Arms Activity Fund.
Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME of Manchester, TN.

8/14/12 — Zelma Ruth Treadwell

 Zelma Ruth Treadwell, age 82, passed away on August 9, 2012 at the Bailey Manor in Manchester, Tennessee.

She was a housewife and member of the Summitville Methodist Church.

Mrs. Treadwell was born in Niles, Michigan on April 14, 1930 to her

parents, the late James T. Campbell and Maude Hickerson Campbell.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Braxton W.”Larry” Treadwell;

son, Judd C. Treadwell; and brother, Clyde R. Campbell.

She is survived by a brother, James W. Campbell of Niles, Michigan;

nieces, Pamela Heuschele (Dan) of Niles, Michigan and Terri Lane (Tom) of Kalamazoo, Michigan;

special friend and caregiver, Sue Richardson (Pat) of Manchester, TN and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN.

A Graveside Service will follow on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens with Reverend Darrell Day officiating.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Highland Rim Chapter, 201 West Lincoln St.,Tullahoma, TN 37388.

Arrangements with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME.

8/12/12 — Linda Kay Stephens

Ms. Linda Kay Stephens, age 39, of Tullahoma, passed away Wednesday at Harton Regional Medical Center.

A native of Tullahoma, she was the daughter of Bruce and Bonnie Stephens and Linda JoAnn Hulsey and was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by one son; Joseph Baker, two daughters; Gatona Leighann Stephens and Kelsey Joyce Baker, two sisters; Dionnia Slythia Martin and Mellissa Ann Hice.

Visitation with the family will be Sunday, from 12:00PM until 2:00PM at the Tullahoma Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00PM Sunday, in the chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.

The family suggests that donations be made to Tullahoma Funeral Home, 401 Westside Dr., Tullahoma, TN. 37388.

Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Linda Stephens.

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8/13/12 — Ricky L. Nippers

Ricky L. Nippers, age 64 of Winchester, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012, at his home.
He was born January 10, 1948 in Winchester; the son of the late Charlie and Dorothy (Garner) Nippers
He served his country in the US Army and worked as a carpenter.
Mr. Nipper is survived by his special friend, Donna Mahaffey of Winchester, TN.
A graveside service will be at 11:00 AM on Monday at Franklin Memorial Gardens in Winchester.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday and from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM on Monday, August 13, 2012, at the Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave. NW, Winchester.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

 

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8/10/12 — Brenda Mae Judge

Brenda Mae Judge, age 52 of Spencer, Tennessee, formerly of Winchester passed away on Friday, August 10, 2012, at Highlands Medical Center in Sparta.

She was born May 22, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois. She was employed by B.J.’s Carwash.

Surviving are daughter, Tammy (Phillip) Garner of Hillsboro, TN; grandchildren, Jessica Nelson, Kayla Garner and Gage Garner.

Services will be announced at a later date by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave. NW, Winchester.

 
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8/14/12 — Iris Potts Wynne

Iris Potts Wynne, age 90, of Cowan,Tenn., departed this life on Saturday, August 11, 2012, at her residence.

She was born in Shelbyville, Tenn. on November 2, 1921 to Thomas F. and Lenna Hopkins Potts.  She attended Central High School and Nashville Business College.  Ms. Wynne was employed at Genesco Cowan Plant and also, Monterey Mills before retiring.  She was a member of the Cowan Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a loving, caring and devoted mother, grandmother and friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 53 years, T.O. Wynne, Sr., a brother, Joe Potts, sisters; Evola Jackson and Luverne Moseley.

She is survived by her son, T.O. (Gayle) Wynne, Jr. of Huntsville, Ala., a daughter, Sara Jo (Horace) Hill of Cowan, Tenn.  granddaughters; Lisa Jernigan of Cowan, Terri (Pete) Fagan of Nebraska, Brandi (Brad) Fielder of  Madison, Ala., great-grandchildren; Ryan and Emily Jernigan, Kylie and J.T. Fagan and Bradon, Breana and Branson Fielder, sister, Lois Johnson of Clovis, Cal., several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 P.M.Monday evening August 13, 2012 in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services.

Services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M.Tuesday, August 14, 2012, with Bro. Rocky Whray officiating.

Serving as pallbearers are Brad Fielder, Jack Lovelady, Ira Adams, Pete Fagan, Danny Banks, Mike Wynne.

Interment will follow in the Stevenson City Cemetery in Stevenson, Ala.

Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Cowan Cumberland Presbyterian Church in her memory.

8/13/12 — BETTY JEAN AMMONS BURGRAFF

BETTY JEAN AMMONS BURGRAFF, age 79, of Estill Springs,Tenn. departed this life on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro, following an extended illness.

Ms. Burgraff was born in Panama City, Fla. to the late Dewey and Dolly White Ammons.  She was a homemaker.  Ms. Burgraff was a member of the Decherd Church of God.  She was a loving and devoted sister, mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by daughters; Pamela Dean and Sherry Kay McAllister.

She is survived by daughters; Barbara Wright of Estill Springs, Tina (Terry) Pinion of Hardy, KY,  sons; Rodney (Barbara) Burgraff, Floyd (Marlene) Burgraff all of Estill Springs, sisters; Laverne Smith of Bainbridge, Ga., Mary Zambiase of Minersville, Penn., Margerette Williams of Bainbridge, Ga., Joyce Scarzeella of Waterbury, Conn., brother, Wayne Ammons of Del Rio, Tex., 13-grandchildren and 14-great-grandchildren.

Visitation for Ms. Burgraff will be held from 5:00-9:00 P.M. Sunday evening August 12, in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services.

Services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Monday. August 13, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Johnny Carr officiating.

Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Gardens.

Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.

8/14/12 — Horace “Wayne” Daniel

Funeral services for Mr. Horace “Wayne” Daniel, age 81 of Manchester, will be conducted Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Pastor Kal Busman officiating.

Burial will follow at New Reddens Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be Monday, August 13, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Mr. Daniel passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 at Harton Hospital in Tullahoma.

Mr. Daniel was born May 1, 1931 in Coffee County, the son of the late Horace K. and Bertie Haley Daniel.

He was a U. S. Navy veteran serving during the Korean War. He was retired from AEDC where he had worked for many years as a Steam Plant Operator. Mr. Daniel loved to hunt and fish.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Daniel was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Gibbs Daniel; three brothers, Keathley, Harold and Boyd Daniel; and one step-son, Daryl Rutledge.

Mr. Daniel his survived by one son, Terry Daniel and his wife, Sharon of Tullahoma; one brother, Lloyd Daniel and his wife, Oletia of Elton, Maryland; one sister, Naomi Nowlin and her husband, Kenneth of Manchester; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Chad Daniel of Tullahoma and two step grandchildren, Amber Holbert of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee and Callie Hammond of Manchester, Tennessee.

COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL is honored to serve the family of Mr. Horace “Wayne” Daniel.

8/13/12 — Eugene Ronald Collins

Eugene Ronald Collins passed away on August 10,  2012 at the Veteran Affairs Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN where he had been a  patient in the Community Care Unit since August 2010.
He was born in Lockport,  New York on November 4, 1927 to Jay Howard and Lillian Collins. His father was  born in Middleport, New York and his mother in Kent, England.
Gene enlisted in  the U.S. Marine Corps in 1944 where he served seven years before changing to the  United States Air Force. He was stationed at Chanute Air Force Base two tours  and was a Flight Instructor for ten years. He spent one year in Tula, Greenland.  Gene worked in the aircraft maintenance and repair unit and achieved the rank of  E-6. Upon his retirement at Chanute Air Force Base, he moved to Bartow, Florida  and began working as an inside installer with the General Telephone Electronics  (later became Verizon). He earned his private pilot’s license and owned a Cessna  airplane which he frequently flew from Florida to Tennessee to visit family and  friends. Gene earned his certification as a Ham Radio operator and volunteered  his expertise during emergency situations. He retired from GTE in 1982. While in  Florida, Gene earned his Associate of Arts Degree. Gene was a member of the  Presbyterian Church, had been a member of the Moose Lodge and was an active  member of Lodge #214 of the Masonic Lodge in Manchester.
Gene and his wife, Sue,  maintained homes in Florida and Tennessee splitting their time between the two  homes until 1998 when they moved to Manchester full time.
Gene is preceded in  death by his father Jay Howard Collins, mother Lillian Collins, and daughter  Patricia Collins Replogle.
He is survived by wife Sue Canter Collins, daughters  Beverly Collins, Mickey Lintz, and son Ronald Eugene Collins, Jr. (all from  Arizona). stepdaughter Judy Whitehill-Murfreesboro, TN, stepson Roger  Anderson-Greenbrier, TN, twelve grandchildren, three step grandchildren, and 20  great grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Monday, August 13, 2012 from 12:00  p.m.  until 2:00 p.m.
The  Masonic Service will be on Monday at  2:00 p.m. with Dwight Hastings officiating followed by a Celebration of Life  Service from the Chapel of Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. with Reverend  Mark Barron officiating.
Burial will follow at the Rose Hill Memorial  Gardens with Full Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations  may be made to the Coffee County Humane Society.
Arrangements with CENTRAL  FUNERAL HOME.