Nolan Elijah Jacobs, infant son of Jonathan and Jodi Jacobs, passed this life on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton Hospital. Graveside services are scheduled for Monday, April 5, 2021 at 1 PM at Old Reddens Chapel Cemetery at 1 PM.
Nolan was preceded in death by grandparents, Joann and Billy Painter.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by sisters, Olivia and Kinsley Jacobs; grandparents, Jackie and Diane Jacobs of Tullahoma; great grandmother, Katherine Vaugh of Tullahoma and several aunts and uncles.
Thomas Francis Crossland of Winchester passed this life on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga at the age of 73. Funeral Services are scheduled for Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2 PM at the Little Mountain Church of Christ, 710 Old Holders Cove Road, Winchester, TN with burial to follow at Owens Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 12 PM on Thursday at the church.
A Winchester, TN native, Mr. Crossland was the son of the late Robert Love and Bessie Odell Crossland. He served in the U S Army National Guard for 30 years and retired as a First Sergeant. After retiring, he went to work at Zanini Tennessee and worked there for 19 years. He was a member of the Little Mountain Church of Christ. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed attending baseball games and field trials. His favorite times were spent playing with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed working in his yard.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Robert L. Crossland Jr and James R. Crossland.
Mr. Crossland is survived by his loving wife, Sue Crossland of Winchester; sons, Tommy Ray Crossland and his wife, Rachel of Sacramento, KY, Mike Crossland and his fiancé’, Kim of Decherd and Travis Crossland and his wife, Rachel of Belvidere; brother, William Parker Crossland and his wife, Carolyn of Elkhart, TX; mother-in-law, Doris Bland of Decherd; grandchildren, John Thomas Crossland and his wife, Tasha of Clarksville, TN, Zachary Ray Crossland of Sacramento, Ky; Morgan Crossland of Gallatin and Chloe Jane Crossland of Belvidere; one great grandchild on the way; brother-in-law, Wayne Bland and his wife, Melissa of Seymour, TN; sister-in-law, Dinah Hall of Pigeon Forge; special nephew, Tommy Crossland and his wife, Theresa of Manchester and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made to the Little Mountain Ministry Camp, 710 Old Holders Cove Road, Winchester, TN 37398.
Natasha Tywanne Greer Holman was born in Winchester, TN to Ada Greer Hendon on January 5, 1979. She departed her life on March 28, 2021. She leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Lewis Wayne Holman of Fayetteville, TN; daughter, Tatyanna Perkins and son, Deonte Perkins of Winchester, TN; mom and dad, Ada and John Hendon of Estill Springs, TN; two brothers, Trey Hendon of Winchester, TN and Stacey Hendon of Winchester, TN; devoted uncle, R Greer; four devoted friends, Shashanie Fox-Holman, Remeisha Fox-Holman, Veronica Fox, and Ann Sawdey of Fayetteville, TN; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A special saying from Remeisha and Shashanie Fox-Holman:
“It was a joy to have you in our life, what little time we had you. We thank God for having you in our life. Rest in peace, friend.”
Idelia H. Lawrence , age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29th, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Linden, TX, the daughter of Robert Franklin Humphrey and Lorena Wray Humphrey and is the last surviving member of their immediate family, including 7 siblings. Idelia is survived by her devoted and loving husband Richard Byron Lawrence (Lovie), daughters Lisa Gayle Kirkby (Kevin) of Smyrna, TN, Vicki Lynn Thoma (Bill) of Tullahoma, TN, son Randall Byron Lawrence (Monika) of Rome, GA, grandsons, Jason Greene, Matthew Perry, the late Ryan Lawrence, Cole Lawrence, Kyle Lawrence, Drew Lawrence, granddaughters Dr. Andrea Perry, Jordan Greene, Chandler Lawrence and ten great grandchildren. Faith and family were the foundations of Idelia’s life. She devoted many years teaching Ladies Bible Class and Sunday school classes at New Center Grove Church of Christ, where Byron still preaches. Singing was a passion for Idelia, especially during her youth, when her beautiful soprano voice was often highlighted and heard on the radio as well as other local singing engagements. A duet with Josh Groban would have been a dream come true. Football was another passion of Idelia’s with Peyton Manning being her all-time favorite player. Just as Idelia’s children and grandchildren, Peyton could do no wrong and she delighted in his two Super Bowl victories. Cooking was another of Idelia’s talents, and family and friends were often the recipients of her delicious meals. Most noteworthy were two favorites, pecan pie with her famous homemade, melt in your mouth crust, and Thanksgiving sage dressing. Idelia’s one of a kind Wedding Cookies deserves honorable mention as another family favorite. Upon her passing, each grandchild felt so loved by their Gran that they all privately confessed that they knew they were her favorite! She had a way of bringing out the best in her grandchildren, seeing and encouraging their potential. One of Idelia’s favorite Bible verses reads, ” But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31. Idelia’s family is blessed by the faithful and loving Christian example she set and lived each day. She will be deeply missed by all, especially her true love of over 67 years, Byron. Please join us for visitation on Wednesday, March 31st at Kilgore Funeral Home, 215 Mitchell Blvd., Tullahoma, TN 37388 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For everyone’s safety, social distancing and masks will be required. A private family graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 1, at New Center Grove Church of Christ. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Pamela Kay Smartt, of Manchester passed this life on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Unity Medical Center at the age of 63. Mrs. Smartt was born in Tullahoma to the late Tommy David Branum, and Dorothy “Dot” Darnell Branum who survives. Pam had previously worked at Publix in Tullahoma, and was a member of Ragsdale Church of Christ. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Tony Smith. Along with her mother, Pam is survived by her husband, Kenny Smartt; two daughters, Alisha McInturff (Steven), and Betsy Tate (Robert); three sisters, Gail Smith, Dana Brown, and Georgia Lindsay (Jim); one brother, Timothy Branum; four grandchildren, Kayla Johnson (Jessie), Branden Tate, and Sophie and Slade McInturff; and one great-grandson, Weston Johnson. Visitation for Mrs. Smartt will be held on Thursday, April 1 st from 11:00am-2:00pm at Kilgore Funeral Home. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Paul Costin officiating. Burial will follow at Beans Creek Cemetery in Hillsboro. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tracy Brian Wright, of Dellrose, passed this life on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the age of 60. No services are scheduled at this time.
Mr. Wright was a member of the Dellrose United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hobbies such as fishing, tinkering with anything mechanical, and cars.
He is survived by his mother, Mary George; stepfather, John W. George; father, Phillip Harrison; stepmother, Shirley Leonard; sisters, Mary Phyllis Harrison and Lisa Harrison Tomberlain (W.C.); uncles, Jimmy Van Brown, Phillip Ray Brown, William C. Brown; nieces, Wendy Goodwin (Jeff), Lindsay Miller, Lauren Sturm, Whitney Lind; nephew, Dakota Burton; great-nieces, Amelia Jane Goodwin, Emberlee Alice Goodwin, Chloe Grace Goodwin; great-nephews, Kellan Sage Goodwin, Hunter Copeland, Ian Matthews, Landon Matthews, Daniel Sturm, Gabriel Sturm, Vic Sturm, Jace Sturm, Reed Miller, Dante Miller.
For online guest registry please visit, www.lynchburgfuneralhome.comLYNCHBURG FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
James Alan Cartwright, of Fayetteville, passed this life on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the age of 57.
Mr. Cartwright was born in Chicago, Ill to the late Floyd and Janette Wilkes Cartwright. He and his wife, Danette, owned and operated the Triple J hobby store in Fayetteville for a time. Mr. Cartwright is remembered as a man of love, integrity, and respect. He was a wonderful husband and father, but also a friend to all those who knew him.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Danette Cartwright; son, James Brandon Cartwright; sister, Sandra Jo Kern (Rod) of Burns, TN; mother-in-law, Juell Adams; sister-by-heart, Rhonda Patterson.
Mattie “Patricia” Rachelle Murray was born on December 19th, 1957 in Shelbyville, TN. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Earl Buchanan and Renaecker Jean Britton Arnold. She departed this life on Friday March 26th, 2021 at Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
She professed hope in Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Bell Buckle, TN. She later transferred her membership to Galilee Primitive Baptist Church in Shelbyville, TN and later to First Missionary Baptist Church in Manchester, TN where she served faithfully as a doorkeeper until God called her home. As an original member of the A & B Gospel Soul Singers, she loved singing praises to The Lord. She enjoyed taking care of others, and most people that knew her lovingly referred to her as “Memaw” or “Momma Murray.”
She was preceded in death by her son, Kelvin Antonio Murray. She leaves to cherish her memory: a devoted husband of 47 years, Jerry Clint Murray Sr., five sons, Jerry (Suzanne) Murray Jr., Charlie Murray, Connor Murray, Joseph Murray, and Christopher (Alaina) Murray, a grandson whom she raised as her own, and one daughter, Katrina (Jerome) Verge, all of Manchester, TN. She is also survived by her stepfather, Horace Wilson Arnold, six brothers, Mitchell (Pam) Buchanan, James “Pop” Buchanan, Ken (Karmen) Buchanan, Lanny (Phillisa) Buchanan, Ken Arnold, and Ricky Brandon, five sisters, Marilyn (Eddie) Sanders, Felicia (Mark) Anthony, Iwanda Buchanan, Christa Alexander, and Shirley (Glenn) Sutton, nine grandchildren, Jerriona, Trevor, Kameron, Kenyon, Javaun, Tristan, Kelsey, Kelvin and Xavier, two great-grandchildren, Zuri and Rusti, a devoted friend, Earnestine Buchanan, and a host of extended children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services for Mrs. Murray will be conducted on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 2PM in the chapel of Manchester Funeral Home with pastor Robert McClean officiating. Burial will follow in Little Hurricane cemetery in Manchester. Visitation with the family will begin at 12 noon until time of service, Saturday at the funeral home.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Murray family.
Funeral services for Kenneth Ray Dunn will be conducted on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 2PM in the Coffee County Funeral Chapel, with Samuel Upton officiating. Burial will follow in Summitville Baptist Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held on Monday from 5 – 9 PM at the funeral home. Ken passed away on Friday, March 26 after an extended illness at Centennial Hospital in Nashville.
Ken was born on February 21, 1952, to the late James Garland Dunn and Mary Helen Sandlin Dunn. He served his country in the United States Navy and was of the Baptist faith. Ken was a founding member of the VFW in Tullahoma. He loved the Atlanta Braves and Nascar and playing Candy Crush, but his greatest joy came from being papa to his grandchildren and spending time with his family.
In addition to his father, Ken is preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Dunn. He is survived by his mother Mary Helen Sandlin; his loving wife of 36 years, Teresa McCormick Dunn; sons, Jeremy Dunn and his wife, Lori, and Cody Dunn and his wife, Chelsea, both of Tullahoma; daughters, Tracy Anthony and her husband, Michael, Mary Dunn, both of Tullahoma, Dana Dunn and Lisa Rogers and her husband, Cody, both of Manchester; sisters, Diane Morris, and her husband, Dennis of Rosalee, AL, Lynn Davis and her husband, Jimmy, and Janice Morris, and her husband, Ed, both of Fayetteville, TN; 17 grandchildren, Caiti, Bree, Kenn, Aiden, and Becca Dunn, Katrina Dunn, Keith Carr, Austin Bowles, Mallory Carr, Kevin Underwood, Codylee Rogers, and Keira Bell; 7 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
Serving as pall bearers for Ken will be Keith Carr, Matthew Dunn, Cody Rogers, Rusty Holt, Chris McCormick, and Tommy McCormick.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Dunn family.
Diana Colvin Nelson of Bradyville passed this life on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital at the age of 70. A Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 5 – 9 PM at the Kross Roads American Restaurant, 53 Lakewood Drive, Beechgrove, TN.
A native of Lawton, OK, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Faye Havins Colvin. She was an avid tournament pool player and a member of the APA League. She was an outdoors woman and enjoyed fishing and camping.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Nelson. She is survived by sons, Ronald Roberson (Jennifer) of Jacksonville, FL and Bryan Roberson of Denver, CO; daughter, Dyanna Miller of Watertown, TN; brother, Carl Colvin (Dolly) of St. Petersburg, FL; sister, Karen Jones (Jodey) of Stuart, FL and grandchildren, Ella and Haley Roberson and Preston Miller.
