Category: Obituaries

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary  Margrette Elam Keele, age 86, of Manchester, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on  Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ralph Hart  and Bro. John Bush officiating. 

Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery. 

Visitation with the family will be from  4:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Tuesday, July 31 at the funeral home. 

Mrs. Keele passed away on Monday at  Manchester Healthcare.

Mrs. Keele was born in Coffee County,  TN, the daughter of the late Luther and Eula Bowman Elam. 

She was employed in meat departments at  various stores for 30 years.  She  attended Red Hill Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Keele  was also preceded in death by her husbands, J.C. Mahaffa and Raymond Keele; two  sisters, Imogene Demintoff and Delois Parker; and three brothers, Lynward,  Austin, and Edgar Elam. 

She is  survived by her daughter, Treva Bundy of the Pocahontas Community; two sons,  Rayford Mahaffa of Cannon County and Michael Mahaffa of Manchester; one brother,  Mervin Elam of Manchester; five grandchildren, Bradley Bundy, Bridgett Morrison,  Julie Cobb, Rachel Driver, and Kelly Mahaffa; six great grandchildren, Justin  Morrison, Ciera Ballinger, Layla Bundy, Taylor Driver, Madison Driver, and Korey  Bundy; and one great, great grandchild, Kennedy Skye  Ballinger.

The family requests memorial donations  to the Dusty Elam Foundation, c/o Peoples Bank & Trust Co., 1203 Hillsboro  Blvd., Manchester, TN  37355.

Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Cora Stovall, christened Johnnie Cora Stovall but called “Cora” all her life, was born in Huntland, TN in the family home August 29, 1912.

While Cora flourished, her twin sister did not and died shortly after birth. Cora spent her formative years in Huntland and attended school there, where she developed a love for learning.

She graduated from high school just at the time of the Great Depression and after the death of her father, She, her mother and her sister moved to Hiwassee, TN, where her mother was fortunate enough to have a job as a dietitian at the college there. At a later date, the family returned to Huntland, and Cora taught school during the school year and attended what was then MTSU in the summers. She tells the story of spending the night with her students in the “school house” because it had rained so hard that the creeks were flooded and no one could get home! When Cora received her degree with a major in math, she began to teach at the local high school in Huntland. In the meantime, a high school principal that she and her family had met while at Hiwassee had told her that if she ever did get a college degree and needed a job, she should contact him. Thus began her career at Dobbins Bennet Junior High School in Kingsport, where she lived and taught math for over thirty years. Even though she spent many years in East Tennessee, her heart remained in Huntland, and she returned there every holiday and every summer until she retired in June, 1977 and moved permanently to Huntland.

Following the death of her sister Ruby’s husband Grover Pogue, she and Ruby lived together n the family home there. When Cora could no longer live alone, she moved to Chattanooga to be near her nieces.

Cora never married but is survived by a family that loved her well and communed with her often. She has two nieces, Shirley Pogue Caldwell and Sue Pogue Sawrie, both of Chattanooga, and one nephew, Rex Franklin Pogue of Columbia, TN. A second nephew, John William Pogue, died in 2002. In addition, she has ten great nieces and nephews and fourteen great-great nieces and nephews, all of whom are planning to celebrate her 100th birthday August 29, 2012!

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 5, 2012 in the Moore-Cortner Chapel with interment to follow at Moore Memorial Cemetery in Huntland.

Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 12:30 to 2:00 PM at the Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave. NW, Winchester.

Watson-North Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

PAUL ERVIN MORRIS, age 78, of Monteagle formerly of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at the Bridge at Monteagle following an extended illness. 

Mr. Morris was born in New Market, Ala. to the late Johnny and Florence Morris. 

He was a self-employed dry wall finisher before retiring. Mr. Morris’s hobby was buying and trading antique Chrysler cars.

Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Ray Morris, brothers; Johnny Junior Morris and James Luke Morris, sisters; Betty Jean Bates, and Doris Stevens. 

He is survived by his sons; Phillip Morris and Lawrence Morris both of Tullahoma, Paul Morris, Jr. of Lynchburg, daughters; Jackie Biber and Angela Schmidt both of Murfreesboro, Paula Gann of Estill Springs, brother, Larry Morris of Tullahoma and a sister, Mary Outlaw of Illinois. 

Private family services are planned for a later date.

Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for James David “Jamie” Featherston, age 36 of Pearland, Texas, formerly longtime Manchester resident will be conducted Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Brother Benny Benjamin and Brother Pat Allison officiating.

Burial will follow at Forest Mill Cemetery with Military Honors.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00-9:00 P M at the funeral home.

Jamie passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 at his residence in Texas.

He was born March 3, 1976 in Coffee County, TN the son of Mr. Jim Featherston and Jan Sain Featherston.

He graduated from Coffee County Central High School in 1994. Jamie loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and four wheeling. He was a loving, devoted father and husband who loved spending time with his wife, Shannon and their two children, Kiely and David.

Recently the family moved to Pearland, Texas where he was employed with Ravago Manufacturing Americas, LLC. He was a United States Army veteran.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Leo and Wanda Sain and Beulah and Jack Featherston.

Survivors include his loving wife with whom he has spent 16 years, Shannon Renee Sherrill Featherston; two children, daughter, Kiely Renee Featherston and son, David Caleb Featherston all of Pearland, TX; parents, Jim and Jan Featherston of Manchester; brother, Jeffery Wayne Featherston and half- brother, Mark Humphries both of Manchester; brother-in-law, Nathan Sherrill and wife, Brandi and sister-in-law, Jessica Sizemore and husband, Greg all of Manchester; special longtime friends, Ed North and Chuck Dodd; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.

In Lieu of Flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the savings accounts of David and Kiely Featherston at First National Bank of Manchester.

Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Mr. James David “Jamie” Featherston.

Richard Brumback Jr., 67, passed away on July 27, 2012, in Winchester, TN.

Richard was born on June 4th, 1945, to Richard Brumback and Rinata Louise Denker in Whitesboro, TX., both who precede him in death. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Diana.

He married Barbara Ann Smith in 1965, and they had four children. They lived in Miami, Okla., for twenty years where he served in the Oklahoma National Guard and later the US Army Reserves. He proudly served 36 years in the Army and Guard, with one tour of duty in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm; he retired in 2003. Richard and Barbara divorced but still remained friends up until his death, enjoying together all their children and grandchildren. Mr. Brumback had made his home in Franklin County, TN for the past three years. He was active in the church of Christ, serving as a deacon for many years in Bartlesville, Okla. He was an avid motorcycle rider and enthusiast, enjoying riding with his family and friends.

He is survived by his son Richard Brumback III and wife Nathalie of Austin, TX; daughter Jeanna Gomes of Durant, OK; son Jason Brumback and wife Sylvia of Winchester, TN.; daughter Rebecca Pittwood and husband James of Addison, IL. He is also survived by his sisters Janice Mathis and husband Robert of Quapaw, OK, and Patricia Duggan and husband Mike of Kyle, TX. He also leaves behind grandchildren Douglas C. Smith, Amanda Gomes, Gregory Rogers, Catherine Brumback, Olivia Rogers, Victoria Rogers, Philip Brumback, Christina Gomes, and Edmund Brumback.

The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5-8 p.m. at Watson-North Funeral Home.

Mr. Brumback will be transported to Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami, Ok where the family will receive friends Wednesday August 1, 2012 from 1-2 p.m.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. with Richard A. Brumback III officiating.

Burial will follow at the Grand Army Republic Cemetery in Miami, OK. 

Watson-North Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral services for Mrs. Buena Louise Bridges, age 83 of Manchester will be conducted Monday, July 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Rev. Marvin Davenport and Rev. Ronald Russell officiating.

Burial will follow at Forest Mill Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 until time of services at the funeral home.

Mrs. Bridges passed away at her home Saturday, July 28, 2012 surrounded by her family.

She was born February 4, 1929 in Sevier County, Tennessee the daughter of the late Carroll Earl Flynn and Addie Leah Atchley Flynn.

She spent part of her childhood growing up in Sevierville, TN and then the family moved to Knoxville, where Buena finished school and began a courtship with a young man named E. Paul Bridges. This courtship three years later turned into a marriage proposal and on January 28, 1948, Buena Louise Flynn became Mrs. E. Paul Bridges. The couple resided in Knoxville for many years. Buena was active in several organizations during this time to include the Order of the Eastern Star as well as Olivet Baptist Church. She and her family then moved to Kennesaw, Georgia where Buena was employed with the Cobb County Board of Education for over 22 years as a Nutritionist/Baker. She and her husband moved to Manchester in 1997 to be closer to their youngest son. She will be remembered as someone who was always taking care of others and enjoyed cooking for family and friends every weekend. Sunday dinners with the entire family gathered were some of her favorite times.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters, an infant sister and her older sister, Janima Russell Underwood.

Survivors include her loving husband of 63 ½ years, E. Paul Bridges of Manchester; two sons, Alan Bridges and wife, Dale of Alphretta, GA and Chris Bridges and companion, Mary Mikan both of Manchester; two grandchildren, Alex and Jennifer Bridges and a sister Jewell Harrell of Knoxville, TN and several nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.

COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY OF MRS. BUENA LOUISE BRIDGES.

Dorothy E. Horrocks, age 93 of Manchester, Tennessee and former Maryland resident, passed away on July 27, 2012.

She is survived by son, Hugh Horrocks (Linda) of Manchester, TN and a host of other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: Monday, July 30, 2012 from 5 : 00 P.M. until 8 : 0 0 P.M. at Central Funeral Home.

GRAVESIDE SERVICES:  Thursday, August 2,2012 at 10: A.M.at Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville, Maryland.

Central Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Sandra Dean Brandon, age 79 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on July 27, 2012.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Brandon; sons; and a host of other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: Monday, July 30, 2012 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Central Funeral Home.

FUNERAL: Monday, July 30, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at Central Funeral Home Chapel.

BURIAL: Welker Cemetery

Central Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. John Aaron Sargent age 70 of Altamont, Tennessee passed away Friday, July 27, 2012, at Extended Family Care in Manchester.

He served in the U.S. Army, and was a retired truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel Aaron, and Bertha Mae Sargent.

Survivors include his children Amanda and her husband Dustin Barrett, and Krystal Williams; brothers Joseph E. Sargent, Jess Sargent, Sam Sargent, and Jim Sargent, Carol Cope; sister, Lucille Neeley; grandchildren Mallory Northcutt Barrett, Ashlyn Hicks, Kaylin Barrett, and Saul Barrett; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral Services will be 3:00 P.M. Sunday, July 29, 2012 in the chapel of Foster & Lay Funeral Home. Pastor Micah Roberts will officiate.

Interment will be in Lappin Cemetery Monteagle, TN.

The family will receive friends 3:00 – 9:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home.

Arrangements provided by Foster & Lay Funeral Home Tracy City, Tennessee