Category: Obituaries

CAREY DALE JACOBS, age 55, of Manchester, Tenn., departed this life suddenly on Friday, July 6, 2012, at United Regional Medical Center in Manchester.

Mr. Jacobs was a employed for many years as a laborer at a sawmill. He was of the Baptist faith. His hobbies were fishing and riding bicycles.

Mr. Jacobs is survived by his parents; Lorene and Joe Jacobs, brothers; Larry Jacobs and Terry (Kim) Jacobs, sister, Betty (Lester) Gattis all of Manchester, Tenn., sons; Darren (Candace) Jacobs of Morrison, Danny and Josh Jacobs both of Nashville, daughters; Loretta Jacobs and Felicia Jacobs both of Manchester, Tonya Ray of McMinnville and 12-grandchildren.

Visitation for Mr. Jacobs is scheduled for 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. on Monday, July 9, 2012 in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with services at 2:00 P.M.

Interment will follow in the Noah Fork Cemetery in Manchester.

Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.

Marvin Leon Roberts, age 88 of Normandy, Tennessee passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012, at Lynchburg Care Center in Lynchburg.

 Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Ms. Peggy June Wimbley, age 68 of Tullahoma passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at her residence in Tullahoma.

She is a native of Winchester Springs, Tennessee and the daughter of the late Carl T. Hunt and Wille Mae Riddle Hunt.

MS. Wimbley was a cook, manager and restaurant owner for many years. She attended Living Water Pentecostal Church in Manchester and was married to James Thurman Wimbley who prceded her in death in 1982.

She is survived by her children: Karen (Oscar) Floyd of Manchester, Johnny Ray Thompson of Mountain City, Tennessee, Wayne (Teresa) Thompson of Tullahoma and Ray Dean (Tina) Rackley of Hillsboro, Tennessee.

Ms. Wimbley is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Along with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by one son: Danny Lee Thompson in 2012, one brother: J.C. Hunt in 1935, two sisters: Bonnie Jean Hosea in 2010 and Rita Joyce Gass in 1988 and one grandson: Johnathon Ray Thompson in 1980.

Visitation with the family will be on Monday, July 9, 2012 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Living Water Pentecostal Church in Manchester.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. also at the church with Pastor Rick Clouse officiating.

Burial will follow in Pennington Cemetery in Coffee County.

Gowen-Smith Chapel of Shelbyville in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Mr. Michael P. “Mike” Anderjack, Jr. , age 86, affectionately known as “Ace” by family and friends, will be conducted Sunday, July 8, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. at Coffee County Funeral Chapel.

Full military honors will follow services.

Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 1:00 PM until time of services at 3:00 PM at the funeral home.

Mr. Anderjack passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born February 23, 1926 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He entered the United States Army in 1944 in the midst of World War II. He served with the 3rd Army 5th Infantry Division under General George Patton and was the recipient of numerous medals and awards, including the European African Middle Eastern Ribbon with 2 Bronze Service Stars, the World War II Victory Medal, a Purple Heart, and the General George Patton Combat Infantry Badge.

During his time in the service, he met and married the love of his life, race car driver, Lucy Delle Peebles. After his discharge, they started their family and moved to Nashville with their successful photography business, “Del-Michael’s Studio”, which specialized in all types of photography including photos of country music greats such as Jeanie C. Riley, Dolly Parton, and Ronnie Milsap. Many of these photos were used as album covers.

Mr. Anderjack was extremely active in community civic organizations. He served as President of the Melrose Civitan Club, held the position of Governor for the State of TN Civitan Club, also serving as Youth Director for Civitan International. A lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, he was a Fourth Degree Knight, having served as Faithful Navigator. He retired as President of the MR Foundation. Upon moving to Manchester in 1999, he and his wife, Lucy were founding members of St. Mark Catholic Church and were instrumental in the construction process of the church.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lucy Delle Anderjack; a daughter, Lucille “Cookie” Yates; and a grandson, David Yates, Jr.

Survivors include two children, daughter, Christine M. Anderjack of Manchester; son, CDR Stephen M. Anderjack, USN (Retired) and wife, Barbara of Camden, SC and son-in-law, David R.Yates, Sr. and wife, Esther of Wartrace, TN; and grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

An avid hunter and fisherman, Mr. Anderjack was passionately patriotic, loved Notre Dame football, New York Yankees baseball, NASCAR, and celebrated life at every turn. The stories of his life will be greatly treasured by his many friends, family, and his beloved dog, General W. B. Godfrey.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the MR Foundation, c/o Mr. John Janicek, 115 Shivel Dr., Hendersonville, TN 37075.

Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Michael P. Anderjack, Jr., fondly remembered as “Ace”.

Melvin Eugene Dunn, age 67 of Decherd, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at his home.

He was born March 23, 1945 in Kingston, Tennessee; the son of the late William H. (Bill) and Shirley (Liggett) Dunn.

He was employed as a Iron Worker with TVA.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Dunn was preceded in death by his grandchildren Brent and Bradley Dunn.

Surviving are wife, Vivian (Fairbanks) Dunn of Decherd, TN, sons William Clifton (Cliff) Dunn of Hixson, TN, and Dennis Eugene Dunn of Vine Grove, Kentucky, sister Diane Dunn Cruise of Decherd, TN, brother Ronnie Dunn of Decherd, TN and two grandchildren William Travis Dunn and Brandon Cates.

A Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM on Friday at the Decherd Church of God.

Interment will be in Franklin Memorial Gardens, Winchester, TN.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Decherd Church of God.

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

Pamela Renee Bryant, age 41 of  Hillsboro, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on July 2, 2012.

She graduated from  Coffee County Central High School in Manchester.

Pamela was preceded in death by  grandparents, Coy & Ella Blaylock and Homer & Grace Bryant; father,  Robert Lee Bryant; and niece, Amber Dawn Jones.

Pamela is survived by her  mother, Nora Bryant of Hillsboro; loving daughter, Hope Bryant of Hillsboro;  three sisters, Teresa Jones of Murfreesboro,  Kim Arp pf Pelham and Tammy  Brandt of Manchester; nieces & nephews, Randall Norton, Aden Norton, Alyssa  Norton, Shelby Brandt, Dylan Brandt, Lauren Brandt all of Manchester and Kyle  Arp of Pelham; a very special friend, Jackie Thomas of Hillsboro; and a host of  other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be on Friday, July 6, 2012 from  6:00 – 9:00 P.M.

The Funeral Service will be conducted on Saturday, July 7, 2012  at 1:00 P.M. from the Chapel of Central Funeral Home with Andy Sekulich  officiating.

Burial will follow at the Hillsboro U.M.C. Cemetery.

Arrangements  with CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME.

Judith Peterson of Tullahoma died unexpectedly July 2 at age 71.

She worked at the Tennessee Correction Academy until her retirement in 2004 after 20 years of service with the state.

She is preceded in death by her daughter Aili Helms, Tullahoma; father, Lloyd Tytlandsvik and mother, Juanita Snowdon, sister Barbara Jean Ransom; husbands Karl Krohn and Leonard Peterson.

Judy was born in 1941 in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada on a cattle ranch until her family moved to the Q-Ranch in Alberta. An avid horseback rider, she competed in barrel-racing and was runner-up Rodeo Queen at the Calgary Stampede. In 1970, she co-founded with her Dad the Tennessee Game Farm in Cheatham County which later became home to the Nashville Zoo.

Judith is survived by her two sons, Joe (Pam) Peterson, Joelton; Lee (Cindy) Peterson, Hendersonville; son-in-law, Kenny Helms, Tullahoma; brother, Casey (Debbie) Tytlandsvik, Nashville and three grandchildren, Crystal McDermond, Kyle and Wesley Peterson and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for the Aili Helms Mission Scholarship c/o FUMC 208 West Lauderdale Street – Tullahoma TN 37388.

A memorial service is planned for Sunday, July 8 at 2 pm Tullahoma Funeral Home 401 Westside Drive (931) 455-4567.

Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Judith Peterson.

Peggy Joan Butler Rhodes passed away on July 2, 2012, after a brief illness.

She was the widow of Dr. Virgil L. Rhodes, OD DOS.

Born in Manchester, TN, she was the daughter of Thurman Alexander and Connie Arnold Butler, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Thurman Buell Butler and Billy Alexander Butler.

Her sister and true friend, Polly B. Cuzzort, survives.

Married to Dr. Rhodes on September 19, 1954, her children are Judy Rhodes Allen (Clark) and Jeff Butler Rhodes (Sonia). Her grandsons are Jake and Jeb Allen and John Rhodes. She has 5 nieces and nephews with 1 deceased niece and numerous grand nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Rhodes was valedictorian of the Manchester High School class of 1948. She received a Bachelors of Fine Arts from Peabody College at Vanderbilt in 1952. Following graduation she was a buyer for Castner Knott in Nashville. Later, she was employed as an Engineering Assistant at the Arnold Engineering Development Corporation (1954-1963).
An active member of the Auxiliary to the Tennessee Optometric Association, she worked tirelessly to improve the sight of young children and to raise awareness of the importance of vision. She served in several capacities with the Auxiliary over the years including as President.

A lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Manchester, she lived her life as a true example of a Christian woman.

Visitation with the Rhodes family will be Friday evening, July 6, 2012, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Coffee County Funeral Chapel.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 7, 2012, at 2:00 in the afternoon at the funeral home.

Burial to follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

The eulogy will be delivered by Dr. Richard Phillips, President of the Southern College of Optometry, Memphis with prayers from the Reverend Neal Glass, First United Methodist Church in Manchester. Serving as pallbearers are nephews Billy Butler, Steve Willmore, and Monte Rhodes and grand nephews Daniel Bradshaw, Adam Willmore and Alan Willmore. Honorary pallbearers are all the members of the TN Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.

Memorials: Dr. Virgil and Peggy Rhodes Endowment Fund, Southern College of Optometry, 1245 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104-2222.
CASA Works, Inc., serving Bedford, Coffee and Rutherford counties. 224 West Fort Street, Manchester, TN 37355
An avid reader, she would be honored by donations of books to any library.

Coffee County Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements

Onethia Renee Johnson age 30 entered into heavenly rest on July 1, 2012.

Ms. Johnson was born in Tullahoma, Tennessee on March 25, 1982 to Bobbie Louise Johnson and Howard Kim Stovall.

She was lovingly known to her friends and family as “Nitabug” or “Nitaboo”. She was a 2001 class graduate of Huntland High School and was a 2010 graduate of MTSU where she studied Pre-Vet and animal science. In her spare time she enjoyed playing basketball, softball and soccer. She was an avid animal lover and worked for The Animal Harbor. She was a member of Beans Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Huntland, Tennessee.

She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Andrew Johnson Sr., paternal grandmother, Lorene Hill Stovall; maternal aunt, Debbie Johnson, and maternal uncle, Andrew Johnson Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Bobbie Johnson; father Kim Stovall; one daughter, Promise Tynethia Johnson; two brothers, Kim (Kelly) Johnson and Jason Winton; one sister, Christian Johnson; maternal grandmother, Jeanette Johnson; paternal grandfather , Howard Stovall; a special cousin/sister Kisa Johnson, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and friends.

Homegoing celebration will be conducted Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 1pm from the Friendship Tabernacle in Cowan.

Interment will follow in Paynes Chapel Cemetery in Huntland.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 5, 2012 from 11am until time of service.

Watson-North Funeral Home in charge of arrangements