Obituaries

Obituaries

10/31/19 — Audrey Louise Perry

Funeral services for Mrs. Audrey Louise Perry, age 79, of Beechgrove, TN will be conducted at 3:00PM Thursday October 31, 2019 at Mount Ararat Church. Burial will follow Manchester City Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Mount Ararat Church. Mrs. Perry passed from this life on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at her residence. 

10/28/19 — Jerry W Reed

Jerry W Reed of Manchester, passed this life on Friday, October 25, 2019 at
Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro at the age of 70. Graveside services are
scheduled at Ragsdale Cemetery in Manchester on Monday, October 28, 2019 at
3 PM.

Mr. Reed, a native of Manchester, was the son of the late Frank and Vera
Phipps Reed.  He enjoyed working on cars, camping, boating and riding
motorcycles.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Jerry Dewayne
Reed and brothers, Estill Phipps, Ralph Reed and Roger Reed.

Mr. Reed is survived by son, Johnny Reed, special friend and ex-wife,
Brenda Reed Cathey and her husband, John and sister, Sandra Morris, all of
Manchester; sister, Rita Gale Shelton and her husband, Ronnie of
Murfreesboro; grandchildren; great grandchildren; cousins, nieces and
nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations to be made
in his honor to Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com

DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

10/26/19 — Darlene Yvonne Collins

Mrs. Darlene Yvonne Collins, 82, passed away
Thursday October 24, 2019 at Bailey Manor in Manchester, Tennessee.  She
was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on December 19, 1936.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest L. Lawrance and Pauline P.
Swearengin Lawrance; husband, Ross E. Collins Sr.

She was an advertising manager working in newspaper publishing for the
Manchester Times, a member of the United Methodist Church and had a love
for horses.

She is survived by her son, Dr. Ross E. Collins Jr. MD and his wife Laurie
of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida; granddaughters, Mallory and her husband Ryan
Morehead, Mary Morgan and her husband Richard Jenkins; great granddaughter,
Lillian Morehead; sister, Barbara Chipponeri and her children’s families.

The loving staff at Bailey Manor have been a true blessing to her in her
last year of life.

Graveside funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday at the Garden Mausoleum
at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.  Arrangements by: Central Funeral Home,
Manchester, Tennessee. www.centralfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimers
Association

10/29/19 — Betty Jean Vigdorth

Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Jean Vigdorth, age 95, of Manchester, TN will be conducted at 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Manchester Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Monday, October 28, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Manchester Funeral Home. Mrs. Vigdorth passed from this life on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at her residence.

Betty was born in Cheatham County, TN to the late Eugene and Anna Ivy. She was a member of Main Street Church of Christ. Betty also was a Kindergarten teacher for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, sewing, and most of all spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ewell Vigdorth. She is survived by two sons, Don Vigdorth (Ellen) and Terry Vigdorth (Ana); two daughters, Patsy Stone (Robert) and Vicki Weiner (Don); seven grandchildren, Marley Vigdorth, Alexander Vigdorth (McKenzie), Emily Vigdorth, Ivy Vigdorth, Zack Weiner, Ben Weiner, and Jennifer Webster; three great grandchildren, William Vigdorth, Jack Vigdorth, and Zoe Poston.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Vigdorth Family.

Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Jean Vigdorth, age 95, of Manchester, TN will be conducted at 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Manchester Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be on Monday, October 28, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Manchester Funeral Home. Mrs. Vigdorth passed from this life on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at her residence.

Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Jean Vigdorth, age 95, of Manchester, TN will be conducted at 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Manchester Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Monday, October 28, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Manchester Funeral Home. Mrs. Vigdorth passed from this life on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at her residence. 

Betty was born in Cheatham County, TN to the late Eugene and Anna Ivy. She was a member of Main Street Church of Christ. Betty also was a Kindergarten teacher for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, sewing, and most of all spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ewell Vigdorth.  She is survived by two sons, Don Vigdorth (Ellen) and Terry Vigdorth (Ana); two daughters, Patsy Stone (Robert) and Vicki Weiner (Don); seven grandchildren, Marley Vigdorth, Alexander Vigdorth (McKenzie), Emily Vigdorth, Ivy Vigdorth, Zack Weiner, Ben Weiner, and Jennifer Webster; three great grandchildren, William Vigdorth, Jack Vigdorth, and Zoe Poston. 

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Vigdorth Family.

Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Jean Vigdorth, age 95, of Manchester, TN will be conducted at 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Manchester Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be on Monday, October 28, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Manchester Funeral Home. Mrs. Vigdorth passed from this life on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at her residence.

Betty was born in Cheatham County, TN to the late Eugene and Anna Ivy. She was a member of Main Street Church of Christ. Betty also was a Kindergarten teacher for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, sewing, and most of all spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ewell Vidgorth. She is survived by two sons, Don Vigdorth (Ellen) and Terry Vigdorth (Ana); two daughters, Patsy Stone (Robert) and Vicki Weiner (Don); seven grandchildren, Marley Vidgorth, Alexander Vigdorth (McKenzie), Emily Vigdorth, Ivy Vidgorth, Zack Weiner, Ben Weiner, and Jennifer Webster; three great grandchildren, William Vigdorth, Jack Vigdorth, and Zoe Poston.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Vigdorth Family.

11/3/19 — Kathy Faye Nordgren

Funeral services for Mrs. Kathy Faye Nordgren, age 68, of Manchester, TN will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Tullahoma Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Samons officiating. Burial will follow in the Vanattia Family Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 6:00PM until 8:00 PM at Tullahoma Funeral Home. Mrs. Nordgren passed from this life on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN surrounded by her family.
Kathy was born on August 29, 1951 to the late Arlis and Catherine Vanattia. She was a member of Living Word Fellowship Church in Wartrace, TN. Kathy was also the Vice President of Noah Community FCE. She worked for Coffee County School systems for several years as a Teachers Aid and loved to help in the after-school programs. Kathy was a Cub Scout leader for several years. She enjoyed collecting rocks and light houses, knitting, embroidery, and mostly importantly spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Peter Nordgren. She is survived by one son, Steven R. McDaniel; one step son, Heath Nordgren; four brothers, Michael Vanattia (Marcia), David Vanattia (Beth), Morris Vanattia (Carol), and Kent Vanattia (Tess); one grandson, Gabriel Nordgren; one daughter in law, Lauri Shelton (Chad); Two aunts, Bell Pearson and Faye Brown; and several other relatives and friends.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Nordgren/Vanattia Family and asks that you sign the guest book at www.tullahomafuneralhome.com

10/17/19 — Dustin Wade Buckner

Mr. Dustin Wade Buckner, 35, passed away Tuesday
October 22, 2019 in a fishing accident on the Elk River.  He was born in
Tullahoma, Tennessee on May 16, 1984.

Mr. Dustin Wade Buckner, 35, passed away Tuesday
October 22, 2019 in a fishing accident on the Elk River.  He was born in
Tullahoma, Tennessee on May 16, 1984.

Dustin owned and operated High and Tight Lawn Care and was a member of the Impact Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  He was a veteran of the United
States Air Force.

He is survived by his wife, Jamie Grein Buckner; daughter, Charley Buckner;
sons, Luke and Benjamin Buckner; father, Dennis Wade Buckner; mother,
Bonnie L. Nunley Buckner; brothers, Dwight “Pete” (Angie) Buckner and Casey
Buckner; sisters, Lynn Parker, Angela (Ronald) Vaughn, Monica (Kent) Nunley
and Danielle (Gerrial) Parks; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Sunday in the funeral home chapel with
Pastor Bill Adcock officiating with Military Honors.  Visitation: 5:00 PM –
8:00 PM Saturday at Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee.
www.centralfuneralhome.com

Dustin owned and operated High and Tight Lawn Care and was a member of the Impact Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  He was a veteran of the United
States Air Force.

He is survived by his wife, Jamie Grein Buckner; daughter, Charley Buckner;
sons, Luke and Benjamin Buckner; father, Dennis Wade Buckner; mother,
Bonnie L. Nunley Buckner; brothers, Dwight “Pete” (Angie) Buckner and Casey
Buckner; sisters, Lynn Parker, Angela (Ronald) Vaughn, Monica (Kent) Nunley
and Danielle (Gerrial) Parks; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Sunday in the funeral home chapel with
Pastor Bill Adcock officiating with burial to follow in the Bethel Cemetery
in Pelham with Military Honors.  Visitation: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturday at
Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee. www.centralfuneralhome.com

11/2/19 – Russell Everett Dollard

Russell Everett Dollard of Tullahoma, passed this life on Wednesday,
October 23, 2019 at Raintree Manor in McMinnville at the age of 88.
Memorial Services are scheduled on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 2 PM at
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1 PM -2
PM.

Mr. Dollard, the son of the late John Everett and Florence Cory Dollard,
was born in Akron, OH.  He was a U S Air Force veteran and enjoyed fishing
and golfing.  He and his wife, Beverly, relocated about 3 years ago from
San Manuel, AZ to Tullahoma to be near family.  Beverly was the love of his
life and where you saw one you always saw the other. He loved being with
family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, William
Dollard.

Mr. Dollard is survived by his wife of 28 years Beverly Plageman Dollard;
daughters, Debbie Mace (Mark), JoJo Davis (Terry), Kelly Davis, Robin Ford
(Brent) and Sandra Estes; son, Dean Neevel; thirteen grandchildren, sixteen
great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be
made in his honor to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorials
Processing, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105-9959.

Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com

DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

10/26/19 — Robert Austin Paulk, Sr

Memorial services for Mr. Robert Austin Paulk, Sr., age 82, of Beechgrove, TN, will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tullahoma, TN with Pastor Alex Hoffner officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 AM until time of service at the church. Robert passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at McArthur Manor in Manchester, TN.

Robert was born in Wray, GA, the son of the late John C. and Ruby Marjorie Gay Paulk. He was an aeronautical engineer at AEDC and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Robert was an avid sailor, and enjoyed building a 26-foot concrete boat. He was interested in politics and volunteered with Coffee County Mental Health Association and Centerstone.

In addition to his parents, Robert was also preceded in death by an infant son. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Eldri S. Paulk; three children, Robert Paulk, Jr., Anne (Kenny) Parker, and John (Sonja) Paulk; seven grandchildren, Daniel (Sarah) Parker, Shelley Parker, Marybeth Parker, Rebecca Parker, Seth Parker, Eliana Paulk, and Jack Paulk; two great grandchildren, Joseph and Andrew Parker; two brothers, Ron and Alan; one sister, Cecile; several nieces and nephews; a special cousin, Doris; and many dear friends.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Paulk family.
www.manchesterfuneralhome.com

10/26/19 — Dorothy Jean Robertson

Robertson, Dorothy Jean, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Sunday, October 20th, 2019 at Tennova Healthcare-Harton at the age of 89. Mrs. Robertson was born in Winchester to the late Thomas Clinton and Edna Earl Wiseman Spencer. During her life she worked at All-Steel Manufacturing and was a member of Thompson Creek Baptist Church in the Raus community. Mrs. Robertson, along with her husband, also owned and operated Winchester Cash Grocery. She loved all kinds of arts and crafts, including painting, eggery, making jewelry and basket weaving. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Robertson was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Grover Robertson; two sons, Grover Phillip Robertson and Thomas Alan Robertson; one daughter, Janet Lynn Caron; one brother, Thomas Earl Spencer; and one grandson, Jeremy Hambrick. She is survived by two sons, Roger S. Robertson and Rodney L. Robertson; one daughter, Jean Robertson Hambrick and her husband Buddy; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one sister, Robbie Motlow Rendell; and special cousin, Janice Gilliland. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 25th, 2019 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 26th, 2019 at 10:00am in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Paul Lane officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret Joyce Greene Hill

Hill, Margaret Joyce Greene, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Sunday, October 20th, 2019 at her home at the age of 81. Mrs. Hill was born in Lynville, Tennessee to the late Robert T. and Annie Lee Anderson Greene. During her life she worked as a secretary at Harton Regional Medical Center and for Dr. Kirshna and also worked at Castner Knott in Tullahoma. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, as well as the AEDC Women’s Club. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, David Hill; daughter, Pamela Dugger Brown and her husband Timothy; son, David William Hill III; one sister, Betty Bell and her husband John; four grandchildren, Erin Brown Hardigree and her husband Sidney, Kaylee Brown, Ryan Lee Hill and Aleigh Hill; and two great-grandchildren, Blaiklee Hardigree and Brantlee Brown. Per Margarets wishes, no services are currently planned at this time.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.