Obituaries
Charles LaDue Willmore
Mr. Charles LaDue Willmore, age 90, of Manchester,
TN, passed from this life on Friday, March 4, 2022, in Tullahoma, TN. Mr.
Willmore was born in Boaz, Alabama, to his late parents, Freeman Willmore
and Vera Estell Frazier Willmore. He loved working on his farm and riding
and working with his horses. Mr. Willmore loved his family and loved having
family gatherings on the farm. He was a devoted member of East Main Street
Church of Christ, serving as an elder for many years. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Charles LaDue Willmore Jr.,
daughter, Lisa Gail Angelica, sisters, Louise Pack and Edith Willmore. Mr.
Willmore is survived by his wife of 73 years, Julia Willmore; son, Steve
(Dawn) Willmore; daughter, Ann (Roger) Johnson; brothers, Kenneth (Joann)
Willmore and Sammy (Martha) Willmore; sisters, Reba (Aaron) Jones and Linda
(JW) Higgins; grandchildren, Sonia Johnson, Jody (Carissia) Johnson,
Crystal (Chas) Keel, Allen (Amanda) Willmore, Adam (Leslee) Willmore,
Amanda (Adam) Fletcher; great grandchildren, Paris (Matt) Weatherly,
Wednesday Hambrick, Ian Fletcher, Caleb Fletcher, Aaliyah Johnson, Keinen
Johnson, Casey Keel, Cavrin Keel, Anna Claire Willmore, Anslee Willmore,
Allee Willmore, Leeam Willmore, Adlee Willmore, Madalee Willmore; great
great grandchildren, Caroline and Carson Weatherly. Visitation with the
family will be on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, from 12:00pm until 2:00pm at
Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Funeral services will be conducted
immediately following visitation at 2:00pm with Alan Adams officiating.
Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma, TN. Central
Funeral Home is serving the family, 931-723-7774, centralfuneralhome.com

Debbie Amos
Debbie Amos of Tullahoma, TN passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3,
2022 surrounded by her family that she adored. Funeral services are
scheduled for Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral
Home with burial to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will
receive friends from 12 PM until the service time.
Debbie was born on January 31, 1952, to the late Albert Norris and Ruth
Posey Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
her brothers, Joey Campbell and Alan “Ace” Campbell; sister, Cassie
Campbell and one grandson.
Debbie enjoyed gardening and working outside as well as socializing with
her friends and going out to the lake. She was very fashionable and loved
accessories such as hats and jewelry. She enjoyed going to Atlanta and
shopping at the “market”.
Debbie poured her heart and soul into her family and friends. She never met
a stranger and made everyone she encountered feel special and important.
Those who knew her were touched by her kindness and humor. Her pleasant
personality was contagious, and she knew how to find humor in all of life’s
mundane circumstances. She was truly one of a kind and to be loved by her
was to be truly blessed. She will be deeply missed by all she left behind.
She is survived by her husband, Dwight Amos; her children, Justin Allen
(Courtney), Jennifer Holt (Andrew), Angie Baker (Jason), and Ambre Holloway
(Shane); sisters, Donna Kelly and Tracy Miller and eight grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made in
her honor to Blue Monarch, P O Box 1207, Monteagle, TN 37356.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Johnnie Mae Bonner Baker
Johnnie Mae Bonner Baker passed this earthly life peacefully on March 3, 2022, at the age of 86. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 2:00PM in the Manchester Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Benny Benjamin officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 11:00AM on Saturday until the time of services at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Warren Cemetery in Pelham, TN.
She was born to the late John and Lottie Garner on September 20, 1935, in Hillsboro, TN. Johnnie was a hard worker and retired from Middle Tennessee State University. After retiring, she took great pride in her many hobbies, including cutting her quilt pieces, flower gardening, and antiquing. She also had a deep love for animals, especially her cats.
The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Johnnie. She was a member of the coffee County Farmer’s Marker, where she meticulously created beautiful homemade fried pies, all made from scratch. She took great pride in creating her pies and always looked forward to selling her creations each Saturday morning. Johnnie enjoyed attending Sunday service at Prairie Plains Baptist Church where she was a member. She could always find happiness in her daily activities.
In addition to her parents, Johnnie is preceded in death by her first husband, Glenn William Bonner and her second husband, Curtis Baker. She is survived by her daughter, Glenda Sue Smead (Gordon) of Nashville, TN; daughter, Rhonda Renee Matthews (Clyde) of Hillsboro, TN; son, Gerald William Bonner (Loretta) of Arlington, TN; granddaughters, Glenda Suzanne Smead Cardwell (James) of Manchester, TN and Stephanie Leane Matthews Bowman (Nathan) of Lynchburg, TN; great-grandson, Eli Gabriel Matthews of Lynchburg, TN; and one sister, Nada Heatherly of Morrison, TN.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bonner Baker family.
Constance M. Bruschi
Constance M. Bruschi of Manchester, TN passed this life on Thursday, March
3, 2022, at Unity Medical Center in Manchester at the age of 86. No
services are scheduled.
Mrs Bruschi was a native of Somerville, New Jersey. She loved going
shopping and collecting dolls and figurines. She always enjoyed when her
family would gather in Tennessee to visit or she would travel to Florida to
celebrate holidays with them.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David A Bruschi; granddaughter,
Elizabeth Bruschi and great-granddaughter Mayci Lynn Wilson.
She is survived by son, Kevin Bruschi of Roundup, Montana; daughter, Arlene
Brown (Raymond) of Loxahatchee, FL; grandchildren, Dawn Bruschi, Lynette
Bruschi, Daniel Bruschi, Emily Brown and Raymond Brown and
great-grandchildren, Caleb Bruschi and Kaydense Wilson.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lloyd Edward “Eddie” Stone
Lloyd Edward “Eddie” Stone , of Tullahoma passed this life on Saturday, February 26th, 2022 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 59. Eddie was born in Tullahoma, TN on February 23rd of 1963. He spent his lifetime making friends. A “Parts Man” by trade. Eddie spent early years as a mechanic. In 1989, he entered into the auto parts business with his father, the late “Jimmy” Stone. Eddie and his dad owned and ran J.B. Cook Auto Parts in Tullahoma, for several years until their distributor was bought out by O’Reilly Auto Parts. Eddie went on to manage the Tullahoma O’Reilly’s store. From there, he became a Territory Sales Manager calling on shops in Fayetteville, Winchester, and Shelbyville, TN. Eddie loved everyone, especially his family. Country music was another of his passions. He spent countless hours in his basement singing karaoke for family and friends. Eddie enjoyed mowing the grass and took great pride in having a “pretty place” to call home. He never met a stranger, loved cutting-up and brought genuine kindness to every conversation. Eddie had a tender spot for all animals, especially dogs. Eddie was a loving son, husband, father, and friend. In addition to his father, Jimmy Stone, he was preceded in death by one brother, Steven Ingleburger. Eddie is survived by his devoted wife of 22 years, Sheila Stone; his mother, Barbara Stone; sister, Becky Shell (James); two daughters, Shawna Lawrence (Martin) and Misty Layne; one grand-daughter, Karah Lawrence; best-friend, Marty Scott; and his cherished pets “Fancy-Pants” and “Lacey-J”. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 1 st , 2022 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00pm. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 2 nd , 2022 at 2:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gary Johnson officiating. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Coffee County Animal Shelter, 156 Freedom Drive, Manchester, TN 37355.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Edwin Leroy Hesseltine
Edwin Leroy Hesseltine of Tullahoma passed this life on Monday, February
28, 2022 at the age of 83. Services are scheduled on Saturday, March 5,
2022 at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to follow at
Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until the
service time.

A native of Washington, Iowa, he was the son on the late William Hesseltine
and the late Esther Lucille Osborn Rice. Mr. Hesseltine and his wife of
almost 65 years, Joan, served as Missionaries in Japan and Okinawa and he
was the Minister of the Bible Missionary Church of Tullahoma. He was a
private pilot and enjoyed flying as well as woodworking and reading. His
favorite times were being with his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Russell
and Ronnie Hesseltine; sisters, Sarah Nightingale and Nancy Kellett and
son-in-law, John Freeman.
Mr. Hesseltine is survived by his loving wife, Joan of Tullahoma; son, Tim
Hesseltine of Tullahoma; daughters, Pamela Freeman and Teresa Dweck (Tom),
both of Tullahoma; sisters, Thelma Glendenning (Herb) of Arizona, Linda
Hesseltine of Omaha, Nebraska, Nora Daub of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Melody;
grandchildren, Michelle Cataldo (Sam), Misty Williams (Carl), Jennifer
Dykes (MicaJon), Heather Dweck ( fiancé, Garrett Szarensky); great
grandchildren, JuliAnna (Peter), Levi, BrenLeigh, Keegan, Lillie Jean and
Blazej and great great grandchildren, Louis and Mary Clare.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations to be made
in his honor to Bible Missionary Church, 1505 Ovoca Road, Tullahoma, TN.
37388.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sherman Lee Mays
Funeral services for Sherman Lee Mays, age 78 of Manchester will be conducted on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 2 PM in the Coffee County Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Mill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will begin at 11 AM on Thursday until time of service. Sherman passed away on Monday, February 28 at Unity Medical Center.
Sherman was born on October 14, 1943, to the late George Washington and Michael Fleeta Moore Mays, in San Miguel, CA. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army for thirteen years. Upon his honorable discharge form his service, his rank was captain. He was a member of the Manchester Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a retired logistics manager for Bridgestone. Sherman was a gunsmith with his own shop, The Stock Shop, and a competitive pistol skeet and trap shooter for many years. He was a founding member and skeet and trap coach for the Coffee County Clay Busters, and a manager of the Highland Rim skeet and trap club. Sherman was also an author, having two-gun books published.
In addition to his parents, Sherman is preceded in death by one son, Steven Eugene Mays; granddaughter, Skylar Ann Mays; brother, Eugene Doice Mays. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Faye Mays; daughter, Stacey Lynn Drake (Chris); sons, Jonathan Daniel Sipe (Jennifer), Paul David Sipe (Jessica). William Joseph Sipe (Tina), Thomas Lee Sipe (Regina); grandchildren, Elijah, Seth, Peyton, Parker, Sarah, Shelby, Lauren, Savannah, Nicole, Brody, April, Steven, Amber, and Bradlee; several great grandchildren, extended family members, and a host of friends.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Mays family.
Robert G. Rainey
Robert G. Rainey of Tullahoma passed this life on Sunday, February 27, 2022
at the age of 92. Funeral Services are scheduled on Thursday, March 3, 2022
at 11 AM at Grace Baptist Church with burial to follow at Maplewood
Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from
5-8 PM at Grace Baptist Church and on Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 10 AM
until the service time.
A native of Chapel Hill, TN, he was the son of the late Glenn and Alberta
Waggoner Rainey. He was a very active member of Grace Baptist Church. Mr.
Rainey was a handyman and could fix anything. He retired as a Machinist
from AEDC after 38 years of service. He enjoyed gardening and was know for
his tomatoes. He could grow anything. Mr. Rainey was also a storyteller
and enjoyed entertaining his family with stories.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of
66 years, Peggy Rainey; son, Timothy Charles Rainey; brother, James Rainey
and sister, Dorothy Dorsett.
He is survived by sons, Donnie Rainey (Esther) of Estill Springs, Michael
Rainey of Tullahoma and David Rainey of Tullahoma; daughter, Tammie
Litchford (Michael) of Tullahoma; brother, Jerry Rainey (Patricia) of
Lynchburg; grandchildren, Stephanie Parris (Trey) of Tullahoma, Eddie
Rainey (Emily) of Tullahoma and Natasha Rainey (Fiancé, Rick Schroeder) of
LaVergne and five great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made in
his honor to the Grace Baptist Church Building Fund or Gideon’s
International.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William “Billy” Parker
William “Billy” Parker, age 61, of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away
following a brief illness, on Friday, February 25, 2022.
Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on April 30, 1960, to the late William T.
Parker and Vera Sanders- Parker, “Billy” devoted his life to being a loving
son, brother, uncle and friend. He was a retired Army- National Guard
Veteran and had been employed with Kasai North America Inc. for over
thirty-three years. “Billy” was a very hardworking and caring person, with
a big heart and always willing to lend a helping hand to others, especially
his parents and siblings. In his younger years, he enjoyed traveling and
going on cruises, including California, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica,
Australia and Mexico. “Billy” will be missed dearly by his loving family
and friends.
Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by one nephew, Donald
Allen, Jr. and one brother-in-law, Don Vance.
Survivors include two sisters, Margaret Allen and Shelliah Vance; one
nephew, Matthew Vance; one great niece, Chrissy Beason; two great nephews,
Nicholas Allen and Malachi Vance; one great great niece, Olivia Beason; and
two great great nephews, Rayden Beason and Phoenix Beason.
Visitation will be held at Coffee County Funeral Chapel in Manchester,
Tennessee, on Thursday, March 3, 2022, from 4-7PM.
Funeral Services will be held, at the funeral home, on Friday, March 4,
2022, at 11AM, with Pastor Billy Welsh officiating.
Interment to immediately follow at Winchester City Cemetery in Winchester,
Tennessee.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to assist the family with the
arrangements.
Jill L. Blackburn
Jill L. Blackburn of Huntland passed this life on Sunday, February 27, 2022
at the age of 42. Funeral Services are scheduled on Wednesday, March 2, 2022
at 11 AM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to follow at Watson
Cemetery in Huntland. The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm on Tuesday,
March 1, 2022.
A native of Nashville, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Lorena
Clark Blackburn. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, family and
friends. She enjoyed cooking, watching mystery shows on TV, reading and
taking long bubble baths.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents,
Lonzo and Elsie Clark and Evelyn and Zane Blackburn.
Jill is survived by her son, Dillon Summers (Allisa) of Huntland;
daughters, Monica Summers and Jenny Blackburn, both of Huntland, Kiara
Blackburn of Sewanee and Brooklyn Blackburn of Shelbyville; brother, Jimmy
Dale Moody (Desiree) of Huntland; sister, Paula Carr (Steve) of Ankeny,
Iowa; boyfriend, G W Taylor Jr. of Huntland and grandchildren, Avery,
Paisley, Ivy and Mylan.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.