Obituaries

Obituaries

Michelle D. Sutherland

sutherlandMichelle D. Sutherland, 42, a resident of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed away at Harton Regional Medical Center on Oct. 11, 2016.
She was born on March 15, 1974 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania to the late William and Marilyn Hagerty Sullivan.
She is survived by her son Zakery Petrilla of Tullahoma. She is also survived by her sister Denise Wyckoff of Springdale, Pennsylvania and brother Chris Sutherland.
No services are scheduled at this time.

DAVES-CULBERTSON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

10/15/16—Melinda Karell

Melinda M. Karell was a native of Fallsburg, New York and born to the
late Charles T. and Elizabeth Dunn Moore. Melinda was also preceded in
death my her husband Walter Karell and son Walter Charles Karell. She is
survived by four children; Melinda and (Gary) Cormier of Jeffersonville,
New York, Cheryl Karell of Manchester, Tennessee, Kandi Karell of
Manchester, Tennessee, and Clifford and (Claudia) Karell of Discovery
Bay, California, two grandsons; Victor and Alexander Karell of Discovery
Bay, California. Melinda was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in
Manchester, Tennessee and the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Murfreesboro,
Tennessee.
VISITATION: Friday, October 14, 2016, 5 – 8:00 P.M. at the Grace Baptist
Church in Manchester, Tennessee
FUNERAL: Saturday, October 15, 2016, 10:00 A.M. at the Grace Baptist
Church in Manchester
BURIAL: Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.

10/14/16 — Sherrill “Dianne” Reed

flower 23Sherrill “Dianne” Reed was a native of Manchester, Tennessee and the
daughter of Aleta Simmons and the late Walter Simmons. She was preceded
in death by a sister Melanie Simmons. Dianne is survived by her husband
Ross, of Hillsboro, Tennessee, two sons; Stephen Reed of Manchester,
Tennessee, and Jason (Tracey) Reed of Manchester, Tennessee, daughter
Cindy (Jason) Ford of Bell Buckle, Tennessee; four grandsons; Trevor
Ford, J.R. Reed, Luke Reed, and Hunter Ford; three granddaughters;
Carolee Jordan, Kylee, and Krista Ford,two sisters; Sharon Greenfield and
Cathey Pressley, an aunt; Janice Allen, an uncle; Tom (Tina) Carter,
nieces; Amber Greenfield, Amanda Pressley, nephews; Joshua Greenfield and
Dustin Pressley and a host of family and friends.
She enjoyed working in her flower garden, spending time at Hillcrest
Baptist Church where she was a member and with family and friends.
VISITATION: Thursday, October 13, 2016, 5 – 8:00 P.M. at the Central
Funeral Home, 2812 Hillsboro Highway, Manchester, Tennessee
FUNERAL: Friday, 1:00 P.M. at the Central Funeral Home in Manchester,
Tennessee
BURIAL: Simmons Cemetery
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

10/15/16 — Julia Elizabeth Pirtle

flower 24Mrs. Julia Elizabeth Pirtle age 85 of Monteagle passed from this life on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at Sheltering Arms in Palmer. She was a daughter of the late Dave and Glennie Schaerer Thomas and was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin T. Pirtle; brothers, David Edward Thomas, G.C. Thomas; sister, Ethel Moore.

Mrs. Pirtle was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She worked for many years as a secretary and book keeper for several businesses in Monteagle as well as with her husband in their own business, Pirtle Plumbing and Electric.

She was a longtime member of Monteagle Church of Christ and was actively involved in many civic and political causes that she believed in.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Howell King and Natalie and Scotty Parson; grandchildren, Vonna (Coy) Layne, Hillary (Chad) Dees, Neal Parson and Robert Parson; 9 great-grandchildren, Gunnar Morrison, Joelton Dees, Taylor Dees, Molly Layne, Summer Dees, Emily Dees, Easton Parson, Marshall Layne and Brooklynn Parson.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Brother Paul Tittle and Brother Nathan Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in the Monteagle Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M.

Arrangements are by Cumberland Funeral Home of Monteagle.

10/13/16—Robert Samuel Nelson Sr

Nelson Sr., Robert Samuel “Sam”, of Tullahoma, passed this life on
Monday, October 10th, 2016 at his residence at the age of 85. Mr. Nelson
was born in Tullahoma to the late James Monroe Nelson and Martha Choate
Nelson. He served his country in the United States Army during Korea,
earning a purple heart, 2 bronze stars, and several other accolades.
After his honorable discharge from the Army, Mr. Nelson went on to work
for HCA and retired as a Facilities Engineer with Huntsville Hospital. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia
M. Nelson; one daughter, Dolores Ann Bentley; two brothers, Archie Lee
Nelson and James Monroe Nelson; and three sisters, Ester Mae Wilhoit,
Rosa E. Norris, and Mary Francis Thomas. He is survived by five children,
Bobby S. Nelson Jr. and his wife Cindy, Linda Nelson Anderson and her
husband Michael, Mark W. Nelson Sr. and his wife Debra, Jonpaul Nelson
and his wife Amanda, and Samantha Nelson Rippy and her husband Mitchell;
one brother, Bill Nelson; and one sister, Adell Stella Hodges;
grandchildren, Robert, Daniel, Mark, Pam, Chris, Dylan, Jordyn, Donovan,
Calan, Abbey, Audrey, Garrett, Ryan, Jerry, and Valerie; and 13
great-grandchildren. A private service and burial will take place at a
later date.

Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

10/13/16 — Vivian “Gail” Powell

flower aVivian “Gail” Powell, formerly of Tullahoma, TN passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016 at her son’s home in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Her funeral services will be held Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Thursday at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Powell was the daughter of the late Isaac Wilson and Hazel Lancaster Swann. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting, she was a member of the Power Squadron, Red Hats Society and a volunteer for Salvation Army. Mrs. Powell was a homemaker and member of the First Christian Church of Tullahoma.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, William S. Powell, Jr. and twin sisters, Jane and Jean Swann.,
She is survived by son, Virgil Powell and wife Denise of Lenoir City, Tennessee; two brothers, Keith Swann of California and Kenneth Swann and wife Linda of Normand, Tennessee; one sister, Myra Elkins and husband Wayne of Nashville, Tennessee and one grand- daughter, Katherine Gail Powell

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

10/11/16 — Amanda Thomas

thomasAmanda Thomas, 36, a resident of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed away on October 6, 2016 in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
Amanda was born on March 30, 1980 in Muncie, Indiana to Donnie Reese and Mary Craft. She was of the Pentecostal faith and loved decorating and taking pictures.
Visitation with family members will be held on Monday evening, October 10, 2016 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in the funeral home’s chapel with burial to follow in the Gum Creek Cemetery in Franklin County, Tennessee.
Surviving Amanda are her children Aliyah Thomas and her friend Mason Wilcox of Tullahoma and Austin Thomas of Pulaski, Tennessee. Other survivors in addition to her parents are three sisters, Angie Copeland of Atlanta, Georgia, Felicia Kotowski of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Shannon McFalls of Chattanooga, Tennessee. One brother, Dakota Craft of Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia and her mother-in-law Ella Faye Wilcox Blackburn

DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

10/10/16 — Kathy Sue Love Anderson

flower vase 2Kathy Sue Love Anderson, age 59, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at
St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was a native of Putnam Co.

Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Eugene Anderson; Children,
Kayla Anderson of Rockvale and Jesse Anderson of Manchester;
Grandchildren, Judith Kathleen “Renee” Poe, Joshua Ray Eslick, Thomas
Martin Poe, Lucius Sizemore, and Nigel King; Siblings, Rhonda Jackson of
Little Rock, AR, Jim (Christy) Love of Woodbury, Bill (Betty) Love of
Woodbury, and Joy (Johnny) Resko of Bradyville; Sister-in-law, Cindy Love
of Readyville; and Special Friends, Debbie Davenport, Laura Kemp, and
Cindy Alford. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmie Goff Love & Wilma
Kathleen Davis Love; son, Gene Alan Anderson; and brother, Mike Love.

Ms. Anderson was a member of the Living Church of God and was a Special
Education Teacher’s Aide and a substitute teacher. She loved to paint
and create beautiful flower arrangements. She was recently able to
attend her 30th high school reunion.

Memorial services will be 2 PM Monday, October 10, 2016 in the Chapel of
Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Darrell Lovelady officiating. Visitation
with the family will be from 4 PM to 8 PM Sunday, October 9, 2016 at
Woodbury Funeral Home.

10/9/16 — Karen Shoemake Morgan

shumakeKAREN SHUEMAKE MORGAN, age 57, of Tullahoma, Tenn., departed this life on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Tennova Healthcare in Tullahoma, Tenn. following a brief illness.

Ms. Morgan was born on November 27, 1958, in Coffee County, Tenn. to Charles Shumake and the late Vivian Roulette Shumake. Ms. Morgan was disabled. She was a member of the Lincoln Heights Baptist Church.

In addition to her mother, Ms. Morgan was preceded in death by her sister, Sherry Shelley and brothers; Barry and Mark Shumake. She is survived by her son, Johnny Cates of Tullahoma, Tenn., Father and Step-mother, Charles and Mary Shumake also, of Tullahoma, Tenn., sisters; Barbara Ashley and husband, David of Estill Springs, Tenn., Beverly Noblitt of Tullahoma and Several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services for Ms. Morgan are scheduled for 3:00 P.M. Sunday,
October 9, 2016, in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services. Visitation will be held from 1:00 until service time at 3:00 with Bro. Cecil Mathis, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

GRANT FUNERAL SERVICES IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS

10/10/16 — Mary Floyd Hice Crunk

crunkMary Floyd Hice Crunk of Normandy passed this life on Wednesday,
October 5th, 2016 at her home at the age of 89, one day shy of her 90th
birthday. Mrs. Crunk was born in Tullahoma to the late Rev. Lillard L.
and Hazel Duckworth Hice. She graduated from Tullahoma High School in
1945 and went on to attend Motlow State Community College as well as
Middle Tennessee State University. During her life Mrs. Crunk worked as
an educational assistant with the Tullahoma City School System. She was a
member of Grace Baptist Church in Tullahoma as well as the Bethany Good
Neighbors Club. She also loved to travel when she could, and played the
piano at the Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church for many years. In addition
to her parents, Mrs. Crunk was preceded in death by her husband of 65
years, Charles L. Crunk; and her sister-in-law, Joyce Hice. She is
survived by two daughters, Kathy Russell and her husband Craig of
Tullahoma, and Debbie Crownover and her husband Ronnie of Normandy; three
grandchildren, Keith Crownover and his wife Lauraleigh of Tullahoma, Lori
Wright, and Kyle Russell and his wife Becky of Springville, Alabama; six
great-grandchildren, Tyler and Matthew Wright, Katherine and Elizabeth
Crownover, and Noah and Harper Russell; one brother, Jack Hice of
Normandy; one sister-in-law, Betty Tucker of Tullahoma; and numerous
nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation for Mrs. Crunk will be held on
Sunday, October 9th, 2016 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 4:00-8:00pm.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 10th, 2016 at 11:00am in
the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim McGehee officiating. Burial
will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Normandy. For those who wish, in lieu
of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Bethany
Memorial Fund, c/o Wilma Kane, 1646 Riley Creek Road, Normandy, Tennessee
37360.

Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.