STANLEY LEE TANKERSLEY, age 57, of Tullahoma, Tenn., departed this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family, losing his brief battle with cancer. Mr. Tankersley was born in Tullahoma, Tenn., on January 20, 1962, to the late Robert E. Lee Tankersley and Wanda Lee Pierce Tankersley. Mr. Tankersley was disabled. He was a member of the New Center Grove Church of Christ. Before becoming disabled, Mr. Tankersley was employed at Tennessee Tannery for several years. He enjoyed Fishing, Camping, Hunting and keeping his grandchildren well supplied with M&M’s.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela Bradford Tankersley, son, Cody Tankersley and Fianc’e Haley Hise, daughter, Paige Hall and husband, James all of Tullahoma, siblings; Barbara Dorsett and husband Harold of Lynchburg, Donna West of Tullahoma, Betty Farris and husband, John of Estill Springs, Jackie Goodwin, Judy Luttrell and husband, Steve all of Tullahoma, and sister-in-law, Joan Tankersley of Tullahoma. 6-Grandchildren; Preston, Ryland and Addalyn Hall Emily Tankersley, Wyatt and Amelia Hemken.

Visitation for Mr. Tankersley will be held from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Friday evening, July 5, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services. Services are Scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 6, also in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services, with Bro. Byron Lawrence. Interment will follow in the Pennington Cemetery in Estill Springs.

GRANT FUNERAL SERVICES IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS

James “The Moose” A. Martin of Tullahoma, passed this life on Monday, July
1, 2019 at his residence at the age of 64 years. Funeral Services are
scheduled for 2 PM, Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home
with burial to follow at Bethany Cemetery. Visitation with the family will
be Wednesday, July 3, 2019 from 5 – 8 PM

James, a native of Decatur, AL, was the son of the late Leroy and Mattie
Pearl Mason Martin. He was a U S Navy veteran and was a night dispatcher
for ERPUD. He also was a Tullahoma City Auxiliary Police Officer and owned
Martin’s Janitorial Service, cleaning floors and windows for Walmart,
Harton Hospital and Fuji.

Mr. Martin was a worker, but his family was also very important to him. He
loved children and was a foster parent to many. He taught Isshinryu Karate
for 42 years and was a 2nd degree blackbelt. He also enjoyed fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Eula
Mae and Hoyt Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Mason and brother, Danny Martin.

James is survived by his wife, Vickie Martin of Tullahoma; sons, Raymond
Martin, Jacob Pearson (Katie), Josh Pearson (Morgan) and Jimmy and Jason
Pearson, all of Tullahoma; daughters, Tammy Hodges (Wayne) of Tullahoma,
Samantha Gatlin and Jamie Martin of Manchester and April Martin (Raymond)
of Hillsboro; brothers, Johnny Martin of Hillsboro, Robert Peoples (Peggy)
of Alexandria, Steve Martin (Kathy) of Unionville, Sheryl Gann (Joe) of
Fayetteville, Diann Swinford (Richard) and Annie Mae Keller (Gary), both of
Tullahoma; grandchildren, Jennifer Dow (Scott), Emily Belcher (Cody), Calie
White, Rosalyn Liggett, Belen and Tona Rojas, Carson Pearson and Bjorn
Pearson; great grandchildren, Madison, Madeline and Kaylee Dow and Mayleigh
Belcher and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made in
his honor to the Multi-County Cancer Support Network, 501 W Broad Street,
Decherd, TN 37324.

DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

James Larkin Payne of Tullahoma, passed this life on Monday, July 1, 2019
at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro at the age of 60 years. No
services are scheduled.

James, a native of Clinton, Missouri, was the son of the late Leland D. and
Dorothy Evelyn Rambo Payne. He enjoyed woodworking and riding motorcycles.
His favorite times were spent outdoors and playing with his grandson.

Mr. Payne is survived by his wife, Sandi Payne of Tullahoma; daughter and
grandson, Cassie and Deklan Payne of Tullahoma; son, Ethan J Payne and his
wife, Sondra of Tullahoma; brothers, Robert Payne and his wife, Sandy of
Tullahoma and Julian Payne and sister, Dovie Jess of Oregon.

DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

Funeral services for Mr. Clebern Alexander Lowe, age 80, of Manchester, TN, will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Manchester Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Gnat Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, July 2 at the funeral home. Mr. Lowe passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at his residence.

Clebern was born in Coffee County, TN, the son of the late Mannie and Elizabeth Arnold Lowe. He owned and operated J & J Restaurant for over 40 years. Clebern loved to farm, throw darts, watch the Braves, and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Clebern was also preceded in death by his wife, Lois Lowe; one son, Michael Lowe; one daughter, Angela Lowe; one brother, David Lowe; and two sisters, Vanitta Norris and Wanda Noblett. He is survived by one son, Roger (Sherrie) Lowe; two daughters, Deborah (David) Amonette and Laura (Randy) Foster; three sisters, Helena Brandon, Joyce Frazier, and Jodi (Bobby) Warren; seven grandchildren; thirteen (plus one on the way) great grandchildren; and an advisor to Timmy McCullough.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lowe family.

Nancy Lynn Hodges Blair, 69, of Lakesite, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, June 29, 2019 after her battle with pancreatic cancer. Nancy was born on May 11, 1950 and she lived most of her life in Tennessee. She was a graduate of Coffee County Central High School class of 1968. On June 18, 1971, she married H. Curt Blair, IV and they raised two children, Heather and Curtis. Nancy had a passion for people, she loved to create and she had a heart for those struggling in many ways. She was known for her big infectious smile and her warm hugs. Nancy loved being a mother, but being “Grammy” to her grandchildren brought her pride and tremendous joy. She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Curt Blair, IV, her parents, A. Houston and Betty Lou Hodges and brother, Paul Liles Hodges.

She is survived by daughter, Heather Blair, son, H. Curtis Blair, V (Leslie) and grandchildren, Hollyn, Hudson, and Cooper, mother-in-law, Norma Stonecipher Blair, brother, Larry Hodges (Darlene), sisters-in-law, Brooke Blair, Tina Farrar, Mary Lee (Michael) as well as beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 5, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A Celebration of Life will follow at 6:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Susannah Davis officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mustard Tree Ministries or Hospice of Chattanooga.

Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.

Clara May Hall 90, of Lynchburg, TN passed Friday, June 28, 2019 at her residence. She is the daughter of the late Clint Trollinger and Lillian Trollinger-McNairy.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Oundell Hall, sister, Pearlene Durant and brother, Norman Trollinger.

She leaves to cherish her memories five children, Robert Trollinger, Doris Waggoner, Karita (Kenneth) Bailey, Deborah Hall, and Carolyn Wells;

Three sisters-in-law, Dorothy (Claude Eady), Betty Hall and Ruby Trollinger; seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Two devoted friends, Betty Anne Nutt and Jean Cunningham.

She will lie in state Tuesday, July 2 at 12:00 Noon at Berry Chapel AME Church with Funeral Services to follow at 1:00 pm at Berry Chapel AME with Rev. Dickey Sebastian as Eulogist.

Interment Highview Cemetery.

J.A. Welton & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

A Celebration of Life gathering for Mr. James Arlon Kilgore, Jr., age 65 of Beechgrove, will be held on Monday, July 1, 2019 from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at Coffee County Funeral Chapel.
Mr. Kilgore passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Unity Medical Center.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Kilgore family.

Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Bell Johnson, age 92 of Manchester, will be conducted on June 30, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Brother Danny Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Hurricane Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday prior to the funeral service from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. Mrs. Johnson passed away on Friday, June 29, 2019 at Horizon Health and Rehab.
Minnie was born in Coffee County to the late Estill and Beulah Haley. She was retired from PCA and Eden Industries after working for over 40 years. She loved watching Tennessee Titans Football. Minnie was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and her family meant the world to her.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Herman Johnson; brother, Clifford Haley; sisters, Odell Anderson, Mildred Davis, Annette Walker. Survived by her son, Reggie Johnson (Linda); brother, Woodard Haley; sister, Geneva Haley; grandchildren, Jeff Johnson (Angie), Kristin Frederik (Josh); great-grandchildren, Lauren Johnson, Lindsey Johnson, Brinley Frederik, Nash Frederik.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Coffee County Education Association, 1343 McArthur St., Manchester, TN 37355.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Johnson family.

Funeral services for Mrs. Nell V. Perry, age 90 of Hillsboro, will be conducted on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at Manchester Funeral Home with Brother Danny Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Hillsboro Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 1, 2019 from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Manchester Funeral Home. Mrs. Perry passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Manchester Healthcare.

Nell was born on August 9, 1928 in Coffee County to the late Claude and Vivian Thomas. She was very family oriented, loved taking care of people, and enjoyed baking cakes for anyone and everyone.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, R.L. Perry; son, Billy Perry; brothers, Charles Thomas, Gladys Thomas; sister, Juanita Lewis. Survived by her daughters, Dorothy West (J.L.), Sherry Perez (Jaime); brother, Pascal Thomas, Douglas Thomas (JoAnn); 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Perry Family

Mr. Kyle Chisam McGee, 42, passed away Wednesday
June 26, 2019 from injuries he received in a automobile accident. He was
born in McMinnville, Tennessee on May 23, 1977.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Monroe Chisam;
grandparents, Bob and Bobbie Dickinson.

He was employed by Berry Plastics in Lewisburg, Tennessee.

He is survived by his mother, Dianne Youngkin McGee; sons, Kaiden Kyle
Chisam, Manchester and Mikye Chisam Keith, Winchester; daughters, Kaylin
and Kara Chisam, Altamont, TN; sister, Kristin Michelle Griffin,
Murfreesboro; aunt, Susan and Calvin Newman, Manchester; niece, Kelsie
LaShelle Christian; along with others neices and nephews; step-father,
Danny (Pat) McGee; step-grandparents, Waymon and Mamie McGee.

Funeral services will be 2:00 Sunday in the Central Funeral Home Chapel
with burial to follow in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 10:00
AM – 2:00 PM Sunday at Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee.
www.centralfuneralhome.com

Central Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements