Obituaries
1/20/19–Howard Armstrong
A celebration of life for Mr. Howard Armstrong, age 70, of Manchester, TN, will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Manchester with Dr. Cox officiating. Mr. Armstrong passed from this life on Monday, January 7, 2019, at his residence in Manchester.
Howard was born in Coffee Co., to the late A.T. Armstrong and Ezelle Philpott. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Manchester, retired from UPS, and played pool. He won numerous pool tournaments at the Manchester Senior Center. Howard loved watching sports on TV, and he especially loved watching the UT Vols. He loved talking and visiting with his neighbors and was an amazing friend.
In addition to his parents, Howard is also preceded in death by six brothers, George, Vernon, Lillard, Lott, Brown, and Paul Armstrong; two sisters, Velma Brown and Brenda Simmons. He is survived by two sons, Jason Armstrong (Helen) and Jamie Armstrong; two sisters, Barbara Brown (Kenneth) and Irene Tant; grandchildren, Shelby Armstrong, Taylor Armstrong, Hunter Armstrong, Dakota Armstrong, Mona Roshan, Arian Roshan, and Ashley Umbarger; several nieces and nephews.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Armstrong family.
You may sign the online guestbook at www.coffeecountyfuneralchapel.com.
1/26/19–Gary Davon Jernigan
Memorial services for Mr. Gary Davon Jernigan, age 64, of Manchester,
will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Manchester
Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 AM until
time of service at the funeral home. Mr. Jernigan passed away at Unity
Medical Center on January 14, 2019.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE JERNIGAN FAMILY
Tammie Lynette Jones McClard
Tammie Lynette Jones McClard, passed this life on Thursday, January 10,
2019 at the age of 46 years. No services are scheduled.
A native of Tullahoma, she was the daughter of Robert Dwight
Jones of Tullahoma and Deborah Langley Thomas of Tullahoma. In addition to
her parents, she is survived by sons, Charles Guinn of Ohio, Jordan McClard
of Nashville and Langley Bogle of Antioch; daughter, Victoria Crabtree of
Gallatin; sister, Karen Baxter of Nashville and granddaughter, Luna Estell
Gilreath.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
1/16/19–Howard Daniel Temple
Mr. Howard Daniel Temple, age 88 of Manchester, passed away
Friday, January 11, 2019. Mr. Temple was a Korean War veteran and was
retired from TVA. He loved his family, farm animals, and sports.
Mr. Temple was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Nellie Brogdon
Temple. He is survived by a son, Howard Lee Temple of Manchester, a
daughter, Deborah Baker (Roger) of Manchester, two grandchildren, Benji
Baker and Jesse Baker of Manchester, daughters-in-law Tiffany Certain,
LaQuitta Qualls, and Alishia Crane, and eight great grandchildren, Tia
Baker, Ethan Baker, Eli Baker, Kannon Baker, Maliah Qualls, Makayla Qualls,
Braxton Baker, and Ashtyn Grayce Lewis of Manchester.
Visitation with the Temple family will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Tuesday. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 11: 00 AM at Central
Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Concord Cemetery.
www.centralfuneralhome.com
1/16/19–John Dewey Fredrick
Mr. John Dewey Fredrick, 85, passed away Monday
January 14, 2019 at his home. He was born in Coalmont, Tennessee on July
23, 1933 to Jessie Fredrick and Fronie Sanders Fredrick who preceded him
inn death along with his sister, Stella Orange; brothers, Cecil, Issac,
Austin and Edward “Pat” Fredrick.
He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Manchester and retired from
Sterling Casting in Bluffton, Indiana. He owned and operated Fredrick
Cleaning in Manchester.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Gibbs Fredrick; son, Allen (Jeannie)
Fredrick; daughter, Cynthia (Bruce) King; sister, Carol Nunley; brother,
Kenner Fredrick; 5 grandchildren, Shenna Fredrick Knight, Brent King, Amber
Fredrick Hodges, Ashley Huset and Cara King; 9 great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews; extended family, Kelly Wilder; caregivers, Leslie of
Hospice Compassus and Bridgett George of Family Health Care.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday at the Grace Baptist Church with
Minister Frank Bell and Mike Hollis officiating with burial to follow in
the Shady Grove Cemetery. Visitation: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Tuesday and 1:00
PM till time of service Wednesday at Grace Baptist Church. Arrangements
by: Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee. www.centralfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice Compassus or the Grace
Baptist Church Childrens Ministry.
1/15/19 — Billy David Talley
Funeral services for Mr. Billy David Talley, age 84, of Manchester, TN, will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ray Marcrom and Bro. Ralph Hart officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the time of service at the funeral home. Mr. Talley passed from this life surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at his residence in Manchester, TN.
Bill was born in Warren Co., TN, to the late Odie and Clarice Scott Talley. He was a retired electrician from AEDC and a United States Army Veteran. Bill grew up in Rock Island and Oak Ridge, TN. While living in Oak Ridge, Bill was a Boy Scout, sold newspapers, worked in a grocery store, and at the age of 15 was an iron worker that walked on beams suspended 300ft. in the air. Bill attended Oak Ridge High School for his first three years, then transferred to Tullahoma High School where he graduated in 1953. He was an avid golfer and loved UT Football. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.
In addition to his parents, Bill is also preceded in death by one brother, Robert Talley. He is survived by his loving wife, Janey Daniel Talley; two sons, Phillip and Mike Talley; one brother, John Talley; one sister, Brenda Talley Winton (Ray); two grandchildren, Drew and Peyton Talley; one special friend, Candy Sullivan.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in Bill’s name to Red Hill Church of Christ Building Fund or Forest Mill Church of Christ.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Talley family.
1/15/19 — Euless Ray Evans
Euless Ray Evans of Manchester, passed this life on Saturday, January 12,
2019 at his residence at the age of 69 years. Funeral Services are
scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 1 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral
Home with burial to follow at Bomar Cemetery. Visitation with the family
will be Monday, January 14, 2019 from 5 – 8 PM.
A native of Bedford County, he was the son of the late Bernie
and Olive Marie Davis Evans. He was a truck driver for Batesville Casket
and retired after 22 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, mowing his yard
and helping others.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister,
Brenda Evans.
Mr. Evans is survived by daughters, Michele Ridner and her
husband, Randy of Manchester, Angele Hallworth and her husband, Jimmy of
Shelbyville and Bernadette Washer and her husband, Andrew of Manchester;
brother, Wayne Boyd of Tullahoma; sister, Linda Crowell and her husband,
Wayne of Shelbyville and two grandchildren, Ceresia Ridner and Donald Ray
Ridner, both of Manchester.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
1/12/19 — Willadean Richardson
Funeral services for Mrs. Willadean Richardson, age 75, of Manchester,
TN, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at
Manchester Funeral Home with Pastor Bell officiating. Burial will follow
in Asbury Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until
9:00 PM on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at the funeral home. Mrs.
Richardson passed from this life on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at
Manchester Healthcare in Manchester, TN.
Willadean was born in Manchester, TN, to the late Ralph and Hazel Qualls.
She was a seamstress for many years and loved working with the children
at the local elementary schools. Willadean always found the good in
things, and she loved her family more than anything, but especially her
grandchildren. She was an avid seamstress, loved gardening and flowers,
and enjoyed reading novels. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,
and sister.
In addition to her parents, Willadean is also preceded in death by two
brothers, Jerry and A.D. Qualls. She is survived by her loving husband
of 53 years, Charles Richardson; one son, Steve Richardson (Sue); one
daughter, Barbara Richardson; one brother, Marshall Qualls; five sisters,
Vinetta Anderson, Kathryn Chappelow, Imogene Perdue, Dorothy Freeze, and
Rennita Floyd; four grandchildren, Jacob Farrar, Collin Baker, Haley
Richardson, and Hannah Richardson.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Richardson Family.
1/15/19 — Steve Hull
Steve Hull of Tullahoma, passed this life on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at
his residence at the age of 66 years. Memorial Services are scheduled for
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 5 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. The
family will receive friends beginning at 4 PM.
A native of Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Thomas
Marian and Betty Williamson Hull. He was a graduate of Tullahoma High
School and enjoyed anything outdoors. His hobbies included water sports,
boating, snow skiing, working in his yard and anything to do with racing.
He
raced, built and rebuilt Motocross Dirt Bikes. His favorite times were
spent reminiscing with his family.
Steve is survived by son, Stephen Clayton Hull of Tullahoma;
daughters, Mary Frances Merrell and her husband, Jay of Tullahoma and
Leslie Alice Hull of Chattanooga; the mother of his children, Florence
Ratcliffe Hull of Tullahoma; sister, Leslie Marian Hull of Tullahoma and
five grandchildren, Victor Hull, Lannie and Bailey Merrell, Violet Hull and
Josiah Merrell.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
1/19/19 — Peggy Joann Rainey
Peggy Joann Rainey of Tullahoma, passed this life on Thursday, January 10,
2019 at her residence at the age of 84 years. Memorial Services are
scheduled for Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 7 PM at Daves-Culbertson
Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 5 PM.
A native of Tullahoma, she was the daughter of the late Norman
and Elizabeth Wiseman Ward. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church where
she had taught Sunday School. She enjoyed cooking, doing crossword puzzle,
reading and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
son, Timothy Charles Rainey and brother, Ted Ward.
Mrs. Rainey is survived by her husband, Robert Rainey of
Tullahoma; sons, Donnie G. Rainey and his wife, Esther of Estill Springs,
Michael Steven Rainey and David Alan Rainey, both of Tullahoma; daughter,
Tammie Litchford and her husband, Michael of Tullahoma; brother, Jerry Ward
of Bell Buckle, grandchildren, Stephanie Parris and her husband, Trey of
Tullahoma, Edward Rainey and his wife, Emily of Tullahoma and Natasha
Rainey of LaVergne and great grandchildren, Jackson and Lainee Parris,
Lucas and Hudson Rainey and Savannah Dawson.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.