Category: Obituaries

Funeral services for Mrs. Odell Delbridge, age 91 of Manchester, will be conducted on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 11 AM in the Manchester Funeral Home chapel, with Bro. Dale Grosch officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the Lynch Cemetery in Manchester. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, July 8, from 5 – 8 PM at the funeral home. Mrs. Odell passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 5, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Odell was born on October 18, 1930, in Manchester, TN, to the late James William and Lela Belle Darnell. She was a cook at Campbell’s Assisted Living for many years until her retirement. Mrs. Odell was a caretaker to many, including her beloved husband, Robert, and son, Michael, who both precede her in death. Mrs. Odell enjoyed spending time in her flower garden before her declining health.

In addition to her parents, her husband, and her son, Mrs. Odell is preceded in death her nine siblings, Freeman, Clyde, Elvin, Otis, and Gordon Darnell, Hazel Grosch, Serene Darnell, Catherine Ledbedder, and Thelma Rhodes, and nephew, Thomas Darnell. She is survived by her great nephews and caretaker, Tommy Darnell, and Jeremy Darnell (Mary) and his children, Austyn and Alyssa; nephews, Terry Darnell, and Bobby Darnell (Jill), niece-in-law and caretaker, Rhonda Hale (Levoy); several extended family members and a host of friends.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Delbridge family.

Online condolences and memories can be shared at

www.manchesterfuneralhome.com 

Carol R Spitler of Tullahoma passed this life on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at the Life Care Center of Tullahoma at the age of 84.  No services are scheduled.

Carol, a native of Kemp, TX was the daughter of the late William Burton and Sybil Stewart Riley. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening and talking with her friends on the phone.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Mary Louise Smith.

She is survived by sons, Rodney W. Spitler (Lieu) of Rosharon, TX and Benjamin B. Spitler of Tullahoma; daughter, June Smith (Everett) of Tullahoma; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Celebrating Jimmy Potts, James Howard Potts Jr, of Tullahoma, TN on this day of grief yet gratitude. Gratitude for the amazing life and example that a soul so golden as Jimmy’s could lead. Jimmy returned home to his Lord and Savior on June 28, 2022 after 51 years of dedicated service here on Earth. Ceremonies will be held on Tuesday, July 5 at King’s Cross Church located at 222 Turkey Creek Rd. Tullahoma, TN 37388. Standard visitation will be held from 10am-12pm and a Celebration of Life will be held later that evening, starting at 6:30pm with Pastors Scott Claybrook and Joel Capizzi officiating. Additional visitation will be available following the Celebration. Jimmy was born on May 26, 1971 in Portland, TN to Jim and Patricia Potts. He and his family made their residence in Pulaski, TN where he was involved in his community as a young steward and athlete. He graduated from Giles County High School, and attended Martin Methodist College before receiving his Pharmacy Degree from Auburn University in 1996. His professional career included retail, hospital and long-term pharmaceutical care. Jimmy was a Director of Pharmacy for Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton and finished his career at Middle Tennessee Pharmacy in Shelbyville, TN. His work friends and colleagues are numerous, varied and will miss his kind hearted nature, daily encouragement, and calm leadership. Jimmy met the love of his life and high school sweetheart Stacie Vanderpool Potts in 1988 and they married in 1996. They enjoyed 34 fully-lived years together and 26-years of marriage. His children Ashton Coop (Jay Coop) of Chattanooga, TN and Braxdon Potts of Ft. Walton Beach, FL continue his legacy. Jimmy was a loving, dedicated, compassionate and gentle father. He was an endearing, supportive, and adoring soulmate to his wife. Moreover, than what Jimmy Potts filled his own life with is what he filled others’ lives with. While he played guitar, sang or rapped a self-penned birthday song to his wife, shared testimony or simply sat and listened to a friend or stranger his love of life, family and God would shine bright. Jimmy and Stacie enjoyed scuba diving together, jumping out of airplanes, traveling to unknown destinations and they included their kids on adventures and experiences alike. Jimmy was a tri-athlete and accepted physical challenges, especially those surrounding fellowship. And it was through service to others that Jimmy fully found his niche. He was the epitome of selflessness. Whether at work or formally at Church or even on the back of a boat, Jimmy’s faith and guidance was reassuringly uplifting no matter the path “his friend” was on. Jimmy truly loved the Lord with all his heart, soul, mind and strength. You were better for having met Jimmy Potts. In addition to his parents, Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Stacie Vanderpool Potts; daughter, Ashton Potts Coop (Jay); son, Braxdon Potts; sister, Rhonda Thompson (Barry); niece, Jessica McMaster (Clay); and nephew Clayton Thompson (Emmie). Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Ms. Linda Kay Woodlee, age 77 of Tullahoma, will be conducted on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 2 PM in the chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home with preacher Jeff Collet officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will begin at 1 PM until time of service at the funeral home. Ms. Kay passed away on Tuesday, June 28 after an extended illness at LifeCare Center in Tullahoma.

Ms. Kay was born on April 6, 1945, to the late Houston and Mary Waye Martin, in Davidson County. She was a member of the Wilson Ave. Church of Christ in Tullahoma. Ms. Kay was an avid reader, especially from the Bible, and she enjoyed having her own personal Bible study before her declining health. Ms. Kay also enjoyed watching western movies.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Kay is preceded in death by her son, Rodney Chase Carroll; brothers, Robert and H. Clay Martin, sisters, Marie Moran and Barbara Pyrdum. She is survived by her grandchildren, Savannah, Brooklyn, Dillon, and Austin; sister, Betty Young; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members, and a host of friends.

Ms. Kay’s family would like to thank the staff and LifeCare Center and Hospice Compasus for the excellent care that was given to their loved one.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Hospice Compasus of Tullahoma.

Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Woodlee Family.

Online condolences and memories can be shared at

www.tullahomafuneralhome.com  

Kenneth “K.K.” Huddleston Sr. , age 96, of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022.

Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on July 24, 1925, during the Great Depression, to the late Perry and Beulah Huddleston, “K.K’ devoted his life to being a loving son, brother, father and grandfather. A United States Army Veteran, “K.K.” served in World War II in New Guinea and the Invasion of Leyte. He was a lifetime member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Manchester, Tennessee. “K.K.” was a member of the Highland Masonic Lodge #214 and served as a Shriner for the Alinea Temple of Manchester, Tennessee. Active in local politics, “K.K.” remained faithful to the Democratic Party throughout his lifetime and lobbied for fair wages and affordable housing. He was the former Chairman of the Manchester Housing Authority and negotiated a variety of contracts for those in need. A former Tennessee Highway Patrolman, “K.K.” would later retire in 1980, from Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Security where he formerly served as Vice President of International Guards Union of America. Prior to retirement, in 1978, “K.K.” opened KK Pawn Shop of Manchester, Tennessee and it remains open today. “K.K.” made it his life’s mission to help and serve others, he will surely be missed by his loving family, friends and the Manchester Community.

Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his ex-wife of thirty years, Robbie Huddleston; three brothers, Robert “Bob” Huddleston, John Huddleston and William “Outlaw” Huddleston; and two sisters, Annette Johnson and Doris Waller.

Survivors include one son, Kenneth “Ken” (Nancy) Huddleston, Jr, ; one sister, Connie Norton; two grandchildren, Zakk and Isabella Huddleston; and a special host of friends.

Visitation will be held at Manchester Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, from 5-7PM.

Funeral Services will be held, at the funeral home, on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 11AM.

Interment, with Military Honors, to follow at Salem Methodist Church Cemetery, 1021 Salem Church Rd., Cookeville, Tennessee 38501, at 2PM.

Manchester Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sandra Darlene Winton of Tullahoma passed this life on Monday, June 27, 2022, at her residence at the age of 80. Funeral services are scheduled at 11 AM on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 AM until service time.

Sandra was the daughter of the late, Burton Lawson and Bessie Montgomery Lawson.

In addition to parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Mack Winton.

She is survived by her children, Karen Kennedy (James Randy), Brian Winton and Syrena Dilley; grandchildren, Brandy Duke (Kevin), Brooke Loomes, Bradley Kennedy (Kayla), Joshua Winton, Jennifer Prosser (Jared), Kurt Dilley (Jordan) and Sarah Bailey (Andrew); great-grandchildren, Katelyn Winton, Addison Loomes, Shyanne Loomes, Fallon Kennedy, Landen Kennedy, Dawson Dilley, Piper Dilley, Justin Mines Jr., Jayson Mines, Braelyn Bailey, Bentley Bailey, Marleigh Bailey and Mackenzie Duke.

Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Peter Bruce Root, of Mt. Juliet, formerly of Tullahoma, passed this life on Thursday, June 23^rd, 2022 at his home at the age of 72. Pete was born in Cumberland, Wisconsin to the late Murray B. and Frederica Vrooman Root. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1971. Pete married Jean Betts ten days later and began 51 years of marriage, traveling to 16 assignments in 21 years, before retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and staying in Tullahoma. Pete also earned his Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan in Construction Management in 1981. He had a construction consulting business in “partnering” on projects both nationally and internationally. Pete camped or RV’d in Europe and 49 states over the past 51 years. He enjoyed woodworking and built a huge shop at his home. Many of his family and church family, including 18 Vicars, still have his homemade crosses. Pete was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Tullahoma where he served as an elder, trustee, and president of congregation, along with managing two different construction projects. After moving to Mt. Juliet, Pete and Jean became members of Celebration Lutheran Church. Pete was a devoted grandfather. His greatest joy in retirement was traveling the country and sharing his love of the RV life with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his in-laws, Boyd and Mary Ann Betts; and one brother-in-law, David Betts. Pete is survived by his loving wife, Jean Root; one son, Mat Root; one daughter, Julie Root Sanders (Alan); brother, Jim Root (Diane); sister, Carolyn Lowery; brother, Michael Root (Sharon); grandchildren, Bria Sanders, Easton Root, Meredith Root, and Alyssa Sanders; multiple nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and sisters-in-laws, Vickie Osterloh (Steve), Sue Tretheway (Bill), and Cher Ruska (Cal). Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 29^th, 2022 at Faith Lutheran Church from 1:30pm-3:00pm with a memorial service to follow at 3:00pm with Rev. Marty Nutter officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Faith Lutheran Church in Tullahoma Building Fund, Celebration Lutheran Church in Mt. Juliet, or Amedysis Hospice. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Ms. Elizabeth Phillips Sharp, age 86, will be conducted at 3:00PM on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Coffee County Funeral Chapel.  Burial will follow in Manchester City Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1:00PM until the time of services at the funeral home.  Ms. Sharp passed from this life on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Chattanooga, TN. 

Elizabeth was born in New Howard, West Virginia on June 28, 1935, the daughter of the late William and Opal Phillips.  She was a longtime resident of Manchester before moving to Georgia a year ago.  Elizabeth also served over 20 years as a board member at Manchester Municipal Arts Commission.  In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoyed making lamps, pilgrim glass, and her antiques.  You could often find her at the Manchester Senior Center singing and playing music.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. 

In addition to her parents, Elizabeth is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lloyd Sharp; sons, Michael Murray, Farron Sharp, and Ronald Sharp; one brother, and one sister.  She is survived by her son, Tim Sharp (Marshana); grandson, Brandon Sharp (Cara); one great-grandson, Fletcher Sharp. 

Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Sharp family.  

Funeral services for Mr. David Henry Hammon, age 64 of Manchester, will be conducted at 2:00PM on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Coffee County Funeral Chapel.  Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 12:00PM until the time of services at the funeral home.  Mr. Hammon passed from this life on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN.

David was born in LaPorte, Indiana on February 18, 1958, the son of the late Henry and Lena Mae Hammon.  He was a United States Army Veteran, serving during the Gulf War in operation Desert Storm.  David was also an HVAC business owner in Nashville for over forty years.  He graduated from Coffee County Central High School in 1976, and he was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church.  David was a loving and devoted father, son, cousin, and friend.  One of his favorite past times was walking with his beloved dog, Gibbs.

David is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lena Mae Hammon.  He is survived by his son, Jacob Hammon (Laken); daughter, Kali Hammon; cousin, Mary Sims; and many other family and friends.

Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Hammon family.

Dorothy McBride, of Normandy, went home to meet her savior, Friday, June 17, 2022 at Vanderbilt in Nashville, at the age of 82. Funeral Services are scheduled for Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 11 AM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to follow at Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until service time. Dorothy was a founding member of Homeland Baptist church, played the piano for the church and loved Bible Bingo and Bible Trivia. 
Dorothy was born on June 2, 1940 in Coffee County, Tennessee to the late Sam Brazier and the Late Janie Casteel Brazier. 

She is proceeded in death by her parent’s and her loving husband J.R. McBride. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Kevin) O’Connell; brother, Pastor Jimmy Brazier (Faye); sister, Joan Cossey: Grandchildren, Jennifer (Mike) Williams and Jeremy (Dorothy) Gordon; great-grandchildren, Karrah Bailey, Kane Bailey, Ian Burns, Patrick Williams, Gill Williams, Kevin Gordon, Liam Gordon, Oliver Gordon, Kimberlyn Barlfield and Christopher Williams. Great- great grandchildren: Henley Rose Blackburn, Anthony Maddox Burns, Isabella Herring, Aurora Herring, Beckett Williams and Ava Williams. 
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement