Helen Irene Gregory, age 93, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Morristown Manor in Morristown, Indiana. Helen was born February 2, 1927 in Madison, IN to Chester and Annie Sandifar.

In addition to her parents and siblings, she is preceded in death by her spouse, Chester Gregory and daughter, Nancy Hockersmith.

She is survived by her two children, son, Charles Hockersmith of Morristown, IN and daughter, Dorothy Ward of Shelbyville, IN; her 6 grandchildren, Mike (Melissa) Hockersmith, Steve (Jennifer) Hockersmith, Kathy (Dean) Charbeneau, Jeff (Julie) Hockersmith, Nancy (Junior) Newton, Tamera (Anthony) Vitale; 13 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Manchester Funeral Home on Saturday, February 15, 2020.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gregory family.
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Mrs. Clara Mae Davis, 72 of Normandy passed away Sunday
February 2, 2020. She attended Friendship Baptist Church. She enjoyed being
outside and working in her flower garden. Mrs. Davis was the daughter of
Vernon and Lola Mae Banks Vaughn of Coffee County who preceded her in
death. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three
sisters; Wanda Giles, Jean Morrison, and Doris Vickers. She is survived by
her husband of 53 years, A.L. Davis, daughter Pam (Tom) Taylor of Moore
County; son Marlon (Cindy) Davis of Moore County, a brother; Joe Vaughn of
Moore County, 4 grandchildren; Diana Green (Eric) of Franklin County, TN,
Derek Davis (Ashley), Dillon Taylor, and Katie Taylor of Moore County; and
2 great-grandchildren, Owen Green and Angler Davis. A private service will
be held at a later date. Central Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Louis Alan Hughes of Manchester passed this life on Tuesday, February 4th 2020 at his home. Mr. Hughes was born in Hattiesburg, MS to the late Horace Hughes Sr. and Elizabeth Rush Hughes. At the age of 17, Louis became the youngest person to earn his private pilot’s license in the state of Mississippi, and later graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. During his life, Mr. Hughes worked in a variety of industries. He worked with his family in the gas and oil industry in Mississippi, owned and cooked at his own restaurant, and worked in deliveries for Total Graphics with his wife Mary. He was also member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Brown Hughes; three daughters, Cicily Etheridge and her husband BJ, Heather Bagby and her husband Brian, and Harmony Hughes; one brother, Horace Hughes, Jr; stepbrother, Andy Stetelman; two sisters, Holly and Heidi Hughes; and four grandchildren, Joseph Bagby, and Anna, Jacob, and Melinda Etheridge. For those who wish, the family asks that donations in Louis’ memory be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church- PO Box 2003 Shelbyville, TN 37160.

James Robert Thomas of Normandy passed this life on Monday, February 3rd, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Thomas was born in Asheville, NC to the late Dewitt and Francis Moody Thomas. During his life Mr. Thomas served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, and worked as a chemical engineer at AEDC. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Frei Thomas; and three sisters Betty Jean King, Ailene Warren, and Carolyn Thomas. Mr. Thomas is survived by one daughter, Janice Tantaris; one son David Thomas and his wife Kim; one sister, Sara Belles; and three grandchildren, Ana Tantaris, Holly Thomas Payne and her husband Damon, and Will Thomas. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 5th from 5:00-7:00pm at Kilgore Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place Thursday, February 6th at 11:00am at First Christian Church in Tullahoma with Rev. Tom Murdock officiating. Entombment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Garden. For those who with, the family asks that donations in James’ memory be made to either St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital- 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; Alive Hospice- 1718 Patterson St. Nashville, TN 37203; or First Christian Church- 120 W. Grundy St. Tullahoma, TN 37388. Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Sherrie R Evans of Estill Springs, passed this life on Monday, February 3,
2020 at her residence, at the age of 65. Funeral Services are scheduled for
Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 1 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with
burial to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive
friends on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 5 – 8 PM at Daves-Culbertson
Funeral Home.

A native of Rowsell, NM, she was the daughter of the late James Arlin and
Wynona Miller Prince.  She enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and watching
dirt track racing. She also loved to play slot machines, gamble and play
cards.  She was a very good cook and was the “life of the party” telling
jokes and making everyone laugh.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Timmy
Prince.

Mrs. Evans is survived by her husband, Charles Evans of Estill Springs;
son, Robbie Evans of Estill Springs; daughter, Tonya Brandon (Brad) of
Christiana; brother, Montie Prince (Jodi) of Alabama and two grandchildren,
Elizabeth and Gregory Brandon.

Please visit our website at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com to leave
online condolences. Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.

Michael Jay Baker of Unionville, passed this life on Sunday, February 2,
2020 at his residence, at the age of 59. No services are scheduled.

A native of Coffee County, he was the son of the late Melvin Leon and Nama
Brannon Baker. He enjoyed fishing and working on old cars and trucks.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jonie
Baker and brother, James David Baker.

Mr. Baker is survived by his girlfriend, Tracie Dale Merlo; children, Josh
Baker, Melanie and Misty; brothers, Jimmy Baker of Lewisburg, Joe Baker
(Margaret) of Bedford County, Donald Baker 9Thelma) of Taylorsville, GA and
Charles Baker of Bedford County and sister, Doris Craig (Don) of
Cornersville.

Please visit our website at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com to leave
online condolences. Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.

Mr. Wiley Clark Jernigan, 87, passed away Saturday February 1, 2020 at Creekside at Three Rivers Assisted Living in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  He was born in Manchester on November 19, 1932 to Wiley Jernigan and Leola Argo Jernigan who preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his wife of 63 years, Willodean “Dean” Ramsey Jernigan; son, Jeffery Clark Jernigan. 
He was a retired computer programmer at AEDC.  He was a US Army veteran and member of the Manchester First Baptist Church.  He was a 50 year member of the Manchester Masonic Lodge.  He loved golfing, fishing and camping. 
He is survived by his daughter, LaDonna (Wayne) Barnes; brothers, Dion (Connie) Jernigan of Washington and Kenneth (Laura) Jernigan of Florida; grandchildren, Joshua (David) Caldwell, Sean (Kara) Barnes, Chad (Amanda) Jernigan, and Kyle Jernigan; great grandchildren, Kaylee and Kamden Barnes, Briley and Braylon Jernigan, Brayden and Cooper Payne; several nieces and nephews. 
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday in the Central Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Brenton Cox officiating along with military honors. Burial to follow in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.  Visitation: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday at Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee.  www.centralfuneralhome.com
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A Celebration of Life for Ms. Jean Buck Oakley, age 88, will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, February 3, 2020, at Coffee County Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until the time of service on Monday at the funeral home. Ms. Oakley passed from this life on Friday, January 31, 2020, at Bailey Manor in Cookeville, TN.

Jean was born in Clarksville, TN, on April 6, 1931, to the late Eddis and Sally Buck. She lived in Livingston, TN for 10 years before moving to Manchester in 1964. She graduated from Austin Peay University and became a teacher, teaching over 30 years for Coffee County Schools. Jean was very passionate and always volunteered at Red Cross and Horizons. Family and friends were everything to Jean, especially her grandchildren. She was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, Jean is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Lewis E. Oakley. She is survived by two sons, Bobby Oakley (Paula) and Eddie Oakley (Jennifer); one brother, Robert Buck (Connie); three grandchildren, Clinton Oakley (Kate), Jennifer Oakley, and Reed Oakley; one great-grandchild, Rachel Oakley.

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

You may sign the online guestbook at www.coffeecountyfuneralchapel.com.