Obituaries
10/10/15 — Douglas Glen Bicknell
Mr. Douglas Glen Bicknell, age 51 of Neponset, Illinois passed away, Saturday, October 3, 2015 at St. James Hospice in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of service at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. Burial will be at Concord Cemetery, Tullahoma, Tennessee.
Mr. Bicknell, a native of Blue Island, Illinois he was the son of the late Bobby Bicknell and Beverly Bowman. He was a truck driver and enjoyed traveling. He is survived by one son; Justin Bicknell and one daughter, Samantha Bicknell both of Neponset, Illinois, one brother; Bobby Bicknell of Steger, Illinois, one sister; Sheila Casselberry of Anna, Illinois, three grandchildren; Alexander Snyder, Jonathan Snyder and Madison Bicknell.
Mr. Bicknell’s greatest joy other than being “Papa” to his grandchildren and spoiling them, was his love for the Chicago Bears.
ARRANGEMENTS BY DAVES-CULBERTSON FUNERAL HOME
10/7/15 — Lillian Leigh Deon Elliott
Lillian Leigh Deon Elliott, infant daughter of Brandon Elliott and Shana Nowlin of Winchester passed this life on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 7 at 2 PM at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by grandparents, Larry Elliott of Winchester, Irene Elliott of Estill Springs and Petrice Thomason of Winchester; brothers, Landon Nowlin, Dalton Hall, Laken Hinkle and Levi Brinkley and sister, Lexiann Nowlin.
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
10/10/15 — Beryl Dineen
Funeral services for Mrs. Beryl Dineen, fondly known as “The English Lady”,
age 83, of Manchester, will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 10,
2015 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Albert Watters officiating.
Entombment will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation
with the family will be from 12:00 noon until time of service at the funeral
home. Mrs. Dineen passed away Thursday evening at Manchester Healthcare.
Beryl was born in Birmingham, England, the daughter of the late Leonard
William and Alice May Haie Guest. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Church of England. She moved from England to Chicago in 1956. While
visiting her daughter in 1992-93, she met the mayor, who formerly invited
her to live in Manchester, TN, which she and her husband did, in 1994. She
loved to go riding, shopping, and enjoyed taking long family vacations. She
also loved her many cats.
In addition to her parents, Beryl was also preceded in death by her loving
husband, William J. Dineen, Jr., who passed away in June 2012. She is
survived by two daughters, Patricia Bush and her husband, Terry of
Manchester and Deborah Gray and her husband, Walter of Estill Springs; two
brothers, Francis Phillip Guest of Australia and Leonard William Guest of
England; four grandchildren, Linda Marie Misek of Chicago, Tina Marie
Pinegar of Decherd, Cassie Dee Bush of Chattanooga, and PFC William Drew
Gray of Estill Springs; six great grandchildren, James, Mackenzie, Addison,
Haidan, Peyton, and Michael; and her best friends from Chicago, Frank and
Sandy Ault.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE DINEEN FAMILY
10/6/15 — Rebecca Ann Farless
Rebecca Ann Farless, age 63 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on
October 4, 2015 at the Manchester Health Care Center. She was a retired
School Bus Driver with the Coffee County School System. She was preceded
in death by her parents, the late George Anthony and Florence Ledford
Anthony. Mrs. Farless is survived by her husband, Raymond Clay Farless of
Manchester, Tennessee.
NOTE: A complete obituary listing other family members will be posted
when available.
VISITATION
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Central Funeral Home in
Manchester, Tennessee
FUNERAL
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Central Funeral Home
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements
10/5/15 — David Allan Call, Sr.
David Allan Call, Sr., age 41 of Estill Springs, Tennessee, passed away
on October 1, 2015 at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. David
was a Mechanic with Blair Pond Imports and a member of the St. Mark
Catholic Church in Manchester, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Bobbie Michelle Allen Call. David is survived by his parents, Roger
Dale Call and Ethel Diane Atwell Call of Manchester, Tenn.; six children,
Elizabeth D. Call, Victoria R. Call, Kathleen G. Call, Isabella R. Call,
David A. Call, Jr. all of Tullahoma, Tenn. and Gabriella H. Call of
Warren, Michigan; three sisters, Rachel A. Hight (Wesley) of Davis,
California, Rebecca J. Call (Richard) of Bellevue, Nebraska and Maria R.
Call of Manchester, Tenn.; six brothers, Christopher D. Call, Benjamin R.
Call (Jaime) of Knoxville, Tenn., James F. Call of LaVista, Nebraska,
Joseph M. Call (Nikita) of Manchester, Tenn., Patrick S. Call (Autumn) of
Knoxville, Tenn. and John E. Call of Manchester, Tenn.; two
grandchildren, Maisie White and Ethan White of Tullahoma, Tenn.; and a
host of other relatives and friends.
VISITATION
Monday, October 5, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. at Central Funeral Home in
Manchester, Tennessee
FUNERAL
Monday, October 5, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the St. Mark Catholic Church in
Manchester, Tennessee
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements
10/6/15 — James Earl Neely
Mr. James Earl Neely of Tullahoma passed from this life on Saturday,
October 3rd, 2015 at St. Thomas-West Hospital in Nashville at the age of
88. Mr. Neely was born November 25, 1926 in Robertson Co., TN to the late
H.B. and Avo Gragg Neely. During his life he served his country in the
United States Navy, then received his degree in Mechanical Engineering
from Georgia Tech, and spent the majority of his career at AEDC. Mr.
Neely was a long-time member of the church of Christ at Cedar Lane where
he served as both a deacon and an elder until he devoted all of his time
to caring for his beloved wife Ramie, who survives him. In addition to
his wife, Mr. Neely is survived by two sons, Joel Neely and his wife Era
of Memphis, and Jeff Neely and his wife Debbie of Nashville; one
daughter, Jennifer Neenan and her husband Gerald of Nashville; six
grandchildren, Nathan Neely, Russell Neely and his wife Brittany, Andrew
Neely, Marcus Neely and his wife Stacey, Baker Neenan, and Curran N!
eenan; and two great-grandchildren, Sam and Rebecca Neely. In addition
to his parents, Mr. Neely is preceded in death by one brother, Buford
Neely, and one granddaughter, Shannon Neely. Visitation for Mr. Neely
will take place on Monday, October 5th, 2015 from 5:00-8:00pm at the
church of Christ at Cedar Lane. Funeral services will be held Tuesday,
October 6th at 11:00am also at the church of Christ at Cedar Lane, led
by John Payne and Pat Allison. There will be an hour of visitation prior
to the funeral, from 10:00-11:00. Burial will follow at Rose Hill
Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in
Mr. Neely’s memory be made to either the church of Christ at Cedar Lane,
Mission Fund, 1200 Cedar Lane, Tullahoma, TN 37388, or The Alzheimer’s
Association at the tribute fund founded in his
name(http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pxfid=313787&fr_id=1060&pg=fund)
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
10/7/15 — Jessie Otis Young
Mr. Jessie Otis “J.O.” Young of Shelbyville, passed this life on
Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 at his family’s home at the age of 87. Mr.
Young was born in Tippah Co., MS to the late Jessie Marion and Mary Ethel
Rowland Young. During his life, J.O. worked as an electrician at AEDC and
was a member of The Baptist Church at Flat Creek. He is survived by two
sons, Johnny Young and his wife Joyce of Tullahoma, and Steve Young and
his wife Vicky of Shelbyville; two daughters, Beverly Hall of Tullahoma,
and Donna Howard and her husband Mike of Murfreesboro; one brother, Don
Young of Flowery Branch, GA; six sisters, Myrle McKay of Jay, OK, Lorene
Williams of Mansfield, AR, Eleanor Yates of Jackson, MS, Sue Ferguson of
Grenada, MS, Brenda Guy of Woodway, TX, and Teresa Strain of Riverdale,
GA; nine grandchildren, Brian Young, Leann Uselton, Nick Young, Chris
Young, Julie Scruggs, Beth Rhea, Patrick Hall, Britney Howard, and
Allison Howard; and ten great-grandchildren, Ashlee, Blake, Brennan,
Audree, Shaylee, Dylan, Lauren, Sara Kate, Slater, and Kamryn. And a
special friend, Helen Metcalf of Lynchburg. In addition to his parents,
Mr. Young was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruby McDowell Young;
5 brothers, John, Larry, Fred, Wilfred, and Connie Young, and one
sister, Sharon Harvey. Visitation for Mr. Young will be held on Tuesday,
October 6th from 5:00-8:00pm at Kilgore Funeral Home. Funeral Services
will take place Wednesday, October 7th at 11:00am at The Baptist Church
at Flat Creek with Bros. Mike Anderson and Randy Alexander officiating.
Burial will follow at Rosebank Cemetery in Flat Creek.
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
10/5/15 — Kenneth William Poff
Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth William Poff, age 80 of Manchester will be
conducted at 2pm, Monday, October 5 at the Manchester Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation with Mr.
Poff’s family will be Sunday, October 4, from 2pm until 5pm at Manchester
Funeral Home. Mr. Poff passed this life Saturday morning in Manchester.
Kenneth was born in Manchester, Tennessee the son of the late Clifton
William Poff and Florence Emaline Lowrey. He was an Electrical Field
Engineer for Duck River Electric Membership Corporation for 31 years and
later worked for C & H Construction as an Electrical Consultant. Kenneth
was a member of the Main Street Church of Christ, attended MTSU and was a
former member of the Rotary Club. He is survived by:
His loving wife of 57 years- Mrs. Glenna Poff of Manchester
1 daughter- Mrs. Lori Lee Watson and her husband Nelson of Manchester
2 sons- Mr. Kevin William Poff and his wife Simonne of Franklin, TN
Mr. Russell Brent Poff and his wife Gina of Murfreesboro
1 brother- Mr. Jim Poff of Smyrna
8 grandchildren- Hillary Reed and her husband Anthony, Jordon Watson and his
fiance’ Tiffany, Grayson William Poff, Aubri Neenah Poff, William Weston
Poff, Hunter Poff, Connor Poff and Olivia Grace Poff
1 great grandchild- Emma Joyce Reed
FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO MAKE MEMORIAL DONATIONS THE FAMILY SUGGESTS THE COFFEE
COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL BOOSTERS OR THE CHARITY OF THE GIVERS
CHOICE
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE POFF FAMILY
10/4/2015 Linda Sue Creek
Linda Sue Creek, age 72 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on October 1, 2015 at the Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the former United Regional Medical Center in Manchester and was a 50 year member of the New Union Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Leonard F. Creek and Johnnie C. Smartt Creek. She is survived by her sister, Carol Creek Askew of Manchester, Tenn.; brother, James Creek and his wife Peggy of Manchester, Tenn.; two nieces, Kelly Smith and her husband Artie and Becky Huddleston of Manchester, Tenn.; three great-nieces, Lauren Smith, Logan Smith and Kaitlyn Huddleston; special friend, Doris Gunter; and a host of friends. VISITATION Sunday, October 4, 2015 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Central Funeral Home FUNERAL Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Central Funeral Home OFFICIANT Pastor Michael Owen BURIAL Rose Hill Memorial Gardens SPECIAL REQUEST The family requests that no green house plants be sent.
10/3/2015 Melissa Ann Clark Weatherford
Melissa Ann Clark Weatherford, age 55 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on September 30, 2015 at the Unity Medical Center in Manchester. Melissa had served as an Administrative Assistant at several levels in the Field of Education and retired as the Scholarship Coordinator at Motlow College. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late John Cotton Clark and Dorothy Ann Kennedy Clark. She is survived by her daughter, Amy L. Vaughan and her husband Jason of Medina, Tenn.; son, Clark W. Weatherford of Manchester, Tenn.; sister, Brenda D. Sanders and her husband Charlie of Gallatin, Tenn.; brother, Don E. Clark of Manchester, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Elliott Vaughan and Abigail Vaughan of Medina, Tenn.; and a host of other relatives and friends. VISITATION Friday, October 2, 2015 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Central Funeral Home FUNERAL Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 12 p.m. (Noon) at Central Funeral Home BURIAL Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery OFFICIANT Bro. Brian Wimberley MEMORIAL DONATIONS In lieu of flowers, the family suggests Memorial Donations be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or purchase books for your local library or school in Melissa'a memory.