In 1599, William Shakespeare issued Julius Caesar a prescient warning through a soothsayer: “Beware the Ides of March.” 345 years later, on March 15, 1944, Joyce Evelyn Payne Allen entered this world. Before departing, she rode the Earth 71 1/3 rotations around the Sun.

Daughter of Rye Payne (d) and Doris Whittemore Payne (d), sister of Jodie Payne Higley, wife of Tommy Allen (d), mother of Robert Allen and Evelyn Allen Derriso, and grandmother of Cross, Sarah, Estella and Levi Derriso, Joyce enjoyed spending time with her large extended family including her husband’s relatives, friends from Isaac Litton High School, George Peabody College for Teachers (BA) and Middle Tennessee State University (MA) and former colleagues and students from her 35-year teaching career in the Coffee County School System.

Joyce taught us many things. For example, wives don’t need to learn to cook if they catch a man who can do it for them. Also, if you can’t find a parking place, just pull up in front of the store on the sidewalk and leave the car running. There are more important things to do than worry whether your clothing matches; being comfortable is good enough. Unexpected midnight visitors are a perfect excuse to bake cookies. If you feel like going to Florida, just go…no need to plan! Dogs are supposed to sleep in bed with you. You can always find something new at Wal*Mart at 3 am.  And most importantly, be generous with love and money, especially towards the unlovable and poor…they need it the most.

Her life was mostly definitely measured in Love.

In 1997, Joyce was almost fatally injured in a car accident.  She was not expected to survive but through hard work and determination, made a full recovery after several months in a coma.  Aside from her children and husband, both of whom she fiercely protected, this was the event in her life of which she was most proud.

Joyce was a bleeding-heart liberal, long-time member of The Coffee County Democratic Women, First Baptist Church, Tennessee Education Association, Coffee County Retired Teachers Association, The South Jackson Civic Association and Community Playhouse.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, please donate generously in her honor to The Tullahoma GFWC Centennial Women’s Club’s “Light Up South Jackson!” Campaign:  PO Box 113, Tullahoma, TN  37388.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to the Morning Pointe community who provided such comforting care over the past 3 years.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 11 at Kilgore Funeral Home in Tullahoma, TN. beginning at 12.30 pm.

A memorial service will follow at 2.30 pm featuring traditional hymns, music from Big River, Into the Woods, Quilters, Godspell and Rent.

First Baptist Church’s Dr. J. Herbert Hester will officiate w/ tributes from her sister, friend Eleanor Burdeshaw, colleague Pat Barton & caregiver Barbie Vinson. Others wishing to speak will be given the opportunity.

A short graveside service will immediately follow the memorial.

All are invited to attend this joyful celebration of her life.

Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Linda Ann Carr, age 67 of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed away, Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Manchester Health Care Center.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 10 at 2 PM at the Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Pennington Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, June 9 from 5 – 8 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.

Mrs. Carr, a native of Franklin County, was the daughter of the late James H. and Anna Mae Shepard.

She was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family and loved to cook for everyone. She also enjoyed being outside and working in her flower gardens.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond Lee, Richard and Dallon Thomas; one sister, Alice Jones and one grandchild, Annabell Sassaman.

She is survived by two sons, Dwayne Carr and his wife, Gwendolyn of Tullahoma and James Carr and his wife, Alisha of McMinnville; two daughters, Julie Banks and her boyfriend, Allen Reynolds of Manchester and Donna Sassaman and her husband, Nathan of Lewisville, TX; three brothers, James W. Thomas and his wife, Lucille of Gary, IN, Paul Thomas and his wife, Sue of McMinnville and Douglas Thomas and his wife, Peggy of Tullahoma; three sisters, Nona Mae Beasley and her husband, Leroy of Louisiana, Charlotte Olson and her husband, Larry of Port St. Lucia, FL and her twin, Brenda Riddle and her husband, James of Tullahoma; son-in-law, Allen Banks of Tullahoma; brother-in-law, Lester Jones of Crown Point, IN; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

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

DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

Funeral services for Mrs. Loretta Cornelison Warren, age 76, of Manchester, will be conducted at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Keith Sims officiating.

Burial will follow in Asbury Cemetery.

Visitation with the Warren family will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Monday evening at the funeral home.

Mrs. Warren passed away Sunday afternoon at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Loretta was born in Manchester, TN, the daughter of the late Ollie and Lucille Poff Cornelison.

She was a homemaker and a member of Common Salvation Church in Manchester. Loretta enjoyed gardening, sewing, her chickens and bird watching. She loved her family.

In addition to her parents, Loretta was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Lee Warren, and one grandson, Jeremy Warren.

She is survived by two sons, Bobby (Melody) Warren of Manchester and Gary (Jacquelyn) Warren of Hillsboro; four daughters, Brenda (Donald) Sanders of Manchester, Billie Faye (Allen) Baxter of Murfreesboro, Trudy Burnette and Susan Floyd, both of Manchester; one brother, James “Jimmy” Jones of Manchester; one sister, Joyce Thompson of Manchester; 14 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and her best friend, Carolyn Jones.

Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. James Frances Fishe, age 79 of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed this life Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the Countryside Nursing Home in Lawrenceburg.

The Fishe family has chosen cremation and memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2015 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Manchester Funeral Home.

Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Mr. Michael Lewis Murdock, age 63, of Manchester will be conducted Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Elder Keith Sims officiating.

Interment will follow at Old Reddens Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Monday evening from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home.

Mr. Murdock passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Williamson County Medical Center in Franklin, TN.

He was born December 31, 1951 in Perry County, Tennessee the son of the late Lewis Carroll Murdock and Ola Barber Murdock. He graduated from Perry County High School and was valedictorian of his his class. Michael attended University of TN at Martin for two years prior to going to University of TN at Knoxville where he graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree. His career as an Electrical Engineer spanned a 40 year period with Jacobs/Svrdrup and his last year with ATA. Michael was known by family and friends to be a quiet, intelligent, logical person who was immensely thoughtful. However, he also had a quick wit and a dry sense of humor. He enjoyed most any activity spent outdoors, whether it be hiking in the mountains or boating and water skiing with his family at Normandy Lake. One of his true passions was for music and playing his guitar with friends. Michael did not claim to be a religious person but most people, who were close to him, knew he knew his Bible cover to cover and what it said. Michael was saved and lived his life as the good Lord intended us all to live our lives each day. Michael will be forever missed by his loving family and all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two very dear best friends, William “Bill” Murdock and Glen Estep.

Survivors include his loving wife of 12 years, Vickie Herman Murdock of Manchester; three children, Melissa Ann Murdock and Christopher Brian Tate both of Manchester; and Jessica Leigh Tate of Nashville, TN; and the “other woman” in his life that brought him great joy, Bluesy, his Australian Shepherd.

Memorial contributions in Memory of Michael may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hospice Compassus of Tullahoma or to the Friendship Baptist Church.

COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONOREDTO SERVE THE FAMILY OF MR. MICHAEL LEWIS MURDOCK

Nancy Lynn Davidson, age 45 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on June 5, 2015 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.

She was a member of the Church of Christ and attended the North Boulevard Church of Christ. She was an Occupational Therapist, working at the River Park Hospital in McMinnville.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Christopher; paternal grandparents, John and Flora Davidson; maternal grandfather, John Stembridge.

Nancy is survived by her parents, Don and Grace Davidson; sister, Cynthia Gwaltney; maternal grandmother, Cora Foster Stembridge; aunts, uncles and cousins.

She will be fondly remembered as one who enjoyed life and making others happy.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Mission or Building Funds at the Red Hill Church of Christ, 2839 Hillsboro Highway, Manchester, TN 37355 or the Vanderbilt Breast Center.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 6 p.m. at the Central Funeral Home in Manchester

OFFICIANTS

Bro. Ralph Hart and Bro. Charles Williams

CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME of Manchester, TN in Charge of Arrangements.

Mr. Jerry Joe Osborn, age 76 of Tullahoma, passed away Tuesday, June 2 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.

The family of Mr. Osborn invites you to attend worship services at Lincoln Heights Baptist Church, 1605 E. Lincoln St, Tullahoma. TN on Sunday, June 14, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, followed by a memorial service for Mr. Osborn at 1:00 PM with Bro. Daniel Boyd officiating.

In addition, memorial services will be held, Saturday, June 27 at 2 PM at the Central Christian Church, 1006 W. 3rd Street, Marion, IN.

Mr. Osborn, a native of Plainfield, IN, was the son of the late Joseph Omer and Mary Louise Bee Osborn.

He was a 1957 Graduate of Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis. After graduation he went into the Air Force and was stationed at Offutt Air Force Base. On August 11, 1962 he married Carrie Lee Osborn.

He worked as a press operator and retired from Western Electric/AT&T with 29 years of service. First and foremost, Jerry was a child of God. He enjoyed researching genealogy, fishing and camping. He loved spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends. Jerry Osborn truly never met a stranger.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Lee Osborn.

Mr. Osborn is survived by two daughters, Donna Osborn Clark and her husband, Robert of Greenwood, IN and Terri Lea Campbell and her husband, Phillip of Manchester; one brother, Larry Osborn and his wife, Pat of Medora, IN; one sister, Becky Rankin and her husband, Carmon of Indianapolis, IN; five grandchildren, Jimmy George and his wife, Gabby of Tullahoma, Amanda Paulsen of Manchester, Jessica Paulsen and Murfreesboro, Joey George of Tullahoma and Michael Clark of Greenwood; beloved great granddaughter, Brielle George and lifetime friend, John Stoner of the state of Washington.

DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

Nancy W. Sola, age 85 of Tullahoma, died June 3, 2015 at Carriage House Inn with her family by her side.

She was born March 8, 1930 to her parents William Ransom and Edna Earl White.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Michael Sola; sister Gladys Nicholas of Gallatin and her brother James White of Spring Hill, FL.

She is survived by her three sisters Ruby Mitchell and Mary Beech both of Shelbyville and Helen Fagan of Fayetteville. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Saturday June 6, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Tullahoma Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held Sunday June 7, at 2:00 pm at Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Glen Lazalier officiating.

Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Tullahoma, TN.

Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sola family.

JESSICA JEAN WALKER, age 26, of Cowan, Tenn., departed this life, suddenly on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems Winchester.

Ms. Walker was a graduate of Franklin County High School. She was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church and a U.S. Navy veteran. Ms. Walker was a loving daughter, granddaughter, sister and niece.

Ms. Walker was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Robert Walker and maternal grandmother, Hazel Smith.

She is survived by her father, Brent Walker and his wife, Michelle of Cowan, mother, JoAnn Walker of Cowan, paternal grandmother, Betty Jean Walker of Cowan, maternal grandfather, James Smith of Cowan, brothers; Brent Walker, Jr., Joe Walker and Brandon Walker all of Cowan, special uncles; Clint Walker and Kent Walker both of Cowan, step-grandmother, Mamie Clark of Winchester and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, June 5, 2015, from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at Grant Funeral Services.

Services will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at 2:00 P.M. from the chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Ray Gardner, officiating.

Interment will follow at Cowan Montgomery Cemetery in Cowan.

Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Ollie James Sawyer, age 78 of Lynchburg, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Williamson Medical Center of Franklin.

Graveside Services will be held Friday, June 5 at 2 PM at Lynchburg Cemetery with Bro. Matt Collins officiating.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday, June 4 from 5 – 8 PM at Lynchburg Funeral Home.

A native of Moore County, he was the son of the late J D and Frances Pierce Sawyer.

Mr. Sawyer retired from Jack Daniels where he worked as a Distiller. He loved being outside and enjoyed gardening, barbequing, and playing softball.

Lynchburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.