LEIGHTON SIMMONS 
(September 7, 1921 - May 29, 2017) 



Leighton Simmons age 95, of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away at his
residence with his loving family at his side on May 29, 2017. Leighton
was born in Manchester, to the late Sylvester and Theresia Vandergriff
Simmons. Leighton was also preceded in death by his loving wife Myrtle
Simmons.
Leighton was a self-employed contractor and was known for his perfection
in the work that he did. He is survived by two sons; Richard L. Simmons
and his wife Glenda of Manchester, D. Michael Simmons and his wife Martha
of Tullahoma, five grandchildren; Megan Gail Simmons Bryan of Manchester,
TN, Marcus David Simmons of Manchester, TN, Ryan Leighton Simmons, of
Willard, MO, Shannon Hope Simmons Charles of Nolensville, TN, and Shawna
Lynne Simmons Streeter of Franklin, TN, seven great-grandchildren;
William Tucker Bryan, Levi Simmons Bryan, Everett Decker Simmons, Braden
Charles Streeter, Dylan Ryan Streeter, Carleigh Lynne Charles, and
Leighton Mae Simmons and two brothers; Jennings Simmons of Huntsville, AL
and Marvin Simmons of Mt. Juliet, TN.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to: Honor
Flight of Middle Tennessee, P.O. Box 1926, Tullahoma, TN 37388
(Additional information regarding Honor Flight) available at
www.facebook.com/HonorFlightofMiddleTennessee
VISITATION: Thursday, June 1, 2017, 6 - 9:00 P.M. at the Central Funeral
Home, 2812 Hillsboro Highway, Manchester
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Friday, June 2, 2017, 10:00 A.M. at Rose Hill Memorial
Gardens
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

WANDA FAYE ALLEN BAILEY
(October 26, 1941 – May 29, 2017)

Wanda Faye Allen Bailey, age 78, of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away
into rest on May 29, 2017 at her home with her loving family at her
bedside. She was born October 26, 1941, to the late Everette Ralston and
Maude Louise Scruggs Allen of Summitville. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Howard Glenn Bailey, a grandson;Jay Christopher Lynn Bell, a
great-grandson; Brayden Marshall Jones, and a brother; Donnie Allen.
Before retirement, Wanda worked for 28 years at Carrier Manufacturing and
was a member of the Red Hill Church of Christ. After retirement, she
stayed very active being a member of the Red Hat Ladies Club, bowling,
coaching softball, and clogging with the Tennessee Rhythm Cloggers. Wanda
never met a stranger and she was loved by everyone who knew her. In the
words of her great-granddaughter, "The woman that was nothing less
than a fantastic role model and grandmother to everyone." Wanda will
be remembered as a kind hearted and bright spirited woman with a
beautiful smile.
Wanda is survived by two daughters; Debbie L. Vaughn of Manchester, TN,
Vhonda K. Jernigan and her husband Steve of Manchester, TN, five
grandchildren; Teshina Vaughn Church of Tullahoma, TN, Rhett Vaughn of
Manchester, TN, Cody Vaughn of Manchester, TN, Jasmine Jones of
Manchester, TN, and Harley Bennett of Manchester, TN, six
great-grandchildren; Christopher Collins, Kyla Nash, Layne Vaughn, Ella
Vaughn Gabriella Jones, and Jett Jones, four sisters; Vivian M. Benson,
Gloria E. Brown Malinda L. Taylor, Patsy J. Harmon, four brothers; Gary
Allen, John H. Allen, Tommy R. Allen, and Bobby E. Allen, special
friends; former son-in-law, Shane Vaughn, Dot Jacobs, and Margaret
Fuller.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or
you can call to give a donation at #1-800-822-6344
VISITATION: Tuesday, May 30, 2017, 5 – 8:00 P.M. at the Central Funeral
Home, 2812 Hillsboro Highway, Manchester, Tennessee
FUNERAL: Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 2:00 P.M. at the Central Funeral Home
BURIAL: Summitville Cemetery

Jackie Vernon Shelton age 73, passed away May 24, 2017, at his home with
his loving family as his bedside. Jackie was born January 8, 1944 in
Beechgrove, to the late Clarence Shelton and Irene Majors Shelton. Jackie
was also preceded in death by his brother Jimmy Shelton.
Jackie Vernon being the true "Gardener" that he was opened and
operated along with his wife Evelyn a produce business that was known for
their fresh fruit and vegetables in Manchester for years.
Mr. Shelton is survived by his devoted wife Evelyn E. Shelton of
Manchester, TN, five children; Cathey Simons and her husband Gary of
Manchester, TN, David Shelton and his wife Marie of Hillsboro, TN, Billy
Shelton and his wife Tonya of Manchester, TN, Lorrie Jones and her
husband Paul of Manchester, TN, and Tommy Shelton and his wife Midgie of
Hillsboro, TN, 16 grandchildren; Ashley Ryan of Manchester, TN, Dana
Adkins of Murfreesboro, TN, Abby Simons of Manchester, TN, Joshua Shelton
of Manchester, TN, Jared Shelton of Manchester, TN, Tyanna Ward of
Hillsboro, TN, Collin Ward of Hillsboro, TN, Dennis Shelton, Kayla
Ramirez, Jackie Shelton, Brianna Shelton, Nicole Ramirez, Richard Jones,
Paula Jones, T.J. Shelton, and Casey Shelton, 16 great-grandchildren;
Hannah Ryan, Ireland Ryan, McKenzie Adkins, Ethan Adkins Payton Adkins,
Aubrey Shelton, Marissa Ramirez, Audriana Ramirez, Braden Sargent, Bella
Ramirez, Jazmin Ramirez, Alyssa Shelton, Layla Shelton, Adalynn Shelton,
Kevin Shelton, and Emmit Jack Shelton, and special friends; Jamie and
Veronica Bryan, Jayson-Aimee of Manchester, Al and Sandy Strippoli of
Manchester.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hospice
of Highland Rim : 110 East Lauderdale Street Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Saturday, May 27, 2017, 10:00 A.M., at the Farrar Hill
Cemetery
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

Nettie Ruth Banks Sain was born in Manchester, TN on May 29, 1927 to the late Sim Banks and Lena Hill Banks. She passed this life at home on May 25, 2017. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00AM until time of Funeral service at 11:00AM at Manchester Funeral Home with Robert Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Blanton’s Chapel Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

She was a lifelong resident of Manchester. She spent her teenage years at the Coffee County Jail where her family lived during her father’s term as Sheriff of the county. It was there she met a young man, Walter Lee Sain, who was hired to drive the Sheriff around town since the Sheriff did not drive. They married in 1948 and celebrated 55 years together.

She was familiar face to shoppers on the square in Manchester. She worked first as a clerk at Roger’s Five and Dime. When she retired, she was the store manager of Jenkins and Darwin Department Store. She was a “people person,” never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation anytime, anywhere, with anyone. She was a member of Blanton’s Chapel United Methodist Church and serve many years as a Sunday School teacher and treasure. She also belonged to the Blanton’s Chapel Home Demonstration Club and was recently recognized for 50 years of service. In, addition she acted as treasurer of the Blanton’s Chapel Cemetery Fund.

She liked to cook and collect recipes. Her fried okra and candied sweet potatoes were always requested at family dinners. If you were ever fortunate enough to have a piece of her chocolate pie, you know what a taste of heaven is like.

She was an avid crafter and did numerous types of needlework and sewing. She loved to read, work jigsaw puzzles, and collect elephant figurines. A couple of years ago she joined FaceBook and could spend hours reading posts and looking at photos of friends and family.

Gardening and preserving produce were also activities she enjoyed. She froze, canned, pickled and preserved everything and was quick to share. She was a season ticket holder for the plays produced by the Millennium Repertory and enjoyed attending with her late best friend Goldie Daniel and her niece Carol Davis.

Nettie enjoyed entering contests and was lucky enough to win a few. She was ever hopeful of a knock from the Publisher’s Clearing House. If there was one four leaf clover in a big field, she could reach right down and pick it up. Her Bible was filled with four leaf clovers she had pressed and saved.

Above all her interests, she was devoted to family. Known as the “Rock”, our “411” and “911”, she was the person you called for support, to relay news, or just to talk and catch up on family. She was the glue holding all of us together.

Nettie Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Walter Lee Sain; brothers; S.P. Banks and Fred V. Banks; sisters Nannie Will (Mrs. Joe) Reynolds, Altha Lee (Mrs. Ed) Lusk, and Mary Sue (Mrs. Clark) Teague.

Nettie Ruth is survived by her son-in-law and daughter Barry and Mary Ann Holder of Manchester; grandson and granddaughter-in-law Tyson and Sarah Kelly Holder of Manchester; step-grandson Dustin Holder of Kentucky; four grandchildren; Natasha and Donovan Holder of Owingsville, KY; Claudie and Waltyr Holder of Manchester; brother and sister-in-law Roy and Joyce Banks of Wapelo, Iowa, sisters-in-law Betty (Mrs. Fred) Banks of Forest Park, GA., and Sally (Mrs. Edwin) Sain of Petersburg, TN,. And numerous beloved nieces, nephews and friends.

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE SAIN FAMILY