Mrs. Jo Ann Hickerson Biddix, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 08, 2017, after a brief illness. She was born on January 28, 1935, in Coffee County. She was the daughter of the late Joe Hickerson and Lela Gore Hickerson. She was preceded in death by her sisters: Johnnie Keele (Leighton) and Catherine Meredith (Bill); brothers: Ewin Hickerson and J.D. Hickerson (Kathryn) and two very special nephews: David Leighton Keele and Judd Treadwell. She was also preceded in death by her cousin Geraldine Winn Stewart who was like another sister to her. Survivors include her daughter, BeLinda Jo Ivins (Jonathan), Granddaughters: Lela Ivins Grosch (Andy) of Grand Junction, Colorado, and Alexandra Ivins. She is also survived by very special nieces: Diana W. McAfee, Kathy Keele, Kim Floied, Teresa Farless, Star Little and Nikki Nee. She is survived by special nephews David Meredith, Dwight Keele, and Butch Stewart. In her early career, she worked as a telephone operator, a cannery secretary, and as a dental assistant for Dr. James Threet. She spent most of her career working at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens helping people during their time of need. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. She was an avid bowler, collector of beanie babies, devoted grandmother, and loved raising beautiful flowers. Graveside services will be held at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. Friends and family are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to All God’s Children. These can be made by mail to First Presbyterian Church 1101 Jackson St, Manchester, TN 37355
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

Graveside Services for Mr. Grady West, Jr., age 83, of Manchester, Tennessee, will be conducted at 3:30 PM on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:30 before the service. Mr. West passed on March 8, 2017.

Grady West, Jr. was born in Wartrace, Tennessee, the son of the late Grady West, Sr. and Gracie Mae Duke. He served his country in the United States Army. Mr. West was an active member of Goose Pond Methodist Church. Grady worked as an assembly line worker for United Tech. for many years. He was an amazing musician, who could play any stringed instrument. He also spent a lot of his time riding his motorcycle. Grady will always be remembered for his love and devotion to his family.

In addition to his parents, Grady was preceded in death by his brothers, Alvin and Marlin West. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mintie Arnold West; son, Randy West; brother, Roger (Peggie) West; three grandchildren, Addison, Cannon, and Emily West.

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE WEST FAMILY

Thalyea L Yoder of Tullahoma, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at
her residence at the age of 59 years. Funeral Services are scheduled for
Monday, March 13, at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to
follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be
Monday, from 12 PM until the service time.

Mrs. Yoder, a native of Arcadia, FL, was the daughter of the late Ora
Joseph and Violet Lorretta Cross Lippincott. She was born on May 3, 1957.
She
enjoyed cooking and doing crafts. She especially enjoyed being with her
family and going for car rides along scenic routes in the country.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother,
Donald Lippincott.

Mrs. Yoder is survived by her husband, Michael Yoder of Tullahoma; sons,
Joshua Yoder and Samuel Clayton, both of Tullahoma; daughters, Michele
Lippincott of Alabama, Rachel Sanders and her husband, Terry of Tullahoma,
Sarah Dodson and her husband, Russell of Tullahoma and Stephanie Yoder of
Alabama; brother, Richard Lippincott of Tullahoma; sisters, Debbie Sanders
and her husband, Ronnie of Murfreesboro and Linda Wells and her husband,
Paul of Watertown; nieces, Skye Jones of Tullahoma and Angela Ward of
Murfreesboro; nephews, Joey Wells of Watertown and Adam Head and his wife,
Callie of Shelbyville; great nieces, Eliah Ward and Ora Mitlow, both of
Murfreesboro; thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

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

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Fay R. Brown, age 73 of Manchester, will be conducted on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Manchester Funeral Home with Reverend James Butler and Reverend Barry Phelps officiating. Burial will follow in Summitville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. and Thursday, March 9, 2017 from 12:00 P.M. until service time at 2:00 P.M. at Manchester Funeral Home. Mrs. Brown passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Unity Medical Center.

Fay was a lifelong member of Summitville United Methodist Church. She retired from Sain Construction after 43 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and loved to watch her kids and grandkids at their sporting and school events.

Preceded in death by her parents, J.D. and Lena Mae Robertson; infant sister, Mary Jane Robertson; brother, Joe Frank Robertson. Survived by her loving husband of 53 ½ years, Buford B. Brown, Jr.; sons, Brian “B.B.” Brown (Judi), Chad Alan Brown (Kelly Guinn); daughter, Amy Denise Sadler (Craig); brothers, Stanton Robertson (Judy), Gary Robertson; sister, Brenda McAfee (Ivan); grandchildren, Brandon Shelton, Tyler Shelton, Lauren Brown, Kirsten Massey (Dallas), Sara Brown, Blanton Brown, Garrett Sadler, Grant Sadler, Grayson Sadler, Genna Sadler; great-granddaughter, Vanna Massey; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and Facebook family.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Brown family.

Mary Sue Steverson passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at the Waters of
Winchester at the age of 80 years. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2
PM, Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to
follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be
from 12 PM until the service time.

Mrs. Steverson was the daughter of the late Robert and Maudie Sons Prince.
She was born on July 25, 1936 in Coffee County. She worked as a Seamstress
at Tennessee Apparel for many years and was a member of College Street
Baptist Church. She loved playing bingo, solitaire and other card games.
She also enjoyed watching Law and Order on TV.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Gilbert N. Steverson; two brothers, Devroe and Wiley Prince; three sisters,
Mildred Prince, Effie Mae Painter and Dorothy Reynolds.

Mrs. Steverson is survived by two sons, James N Steverson and his wife,
Bobbie of Tullahoma and Randy S Steverson and his wife, Stephanie of
Tullahoma; daughter, Rita Cornelius and her husband, Kraig of Tullahoma;
six grandchildren; three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.