Mr. Robert G. Reid, age 63 of Tullahoma passed away Tuesday, October 28 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 1 at 2:30 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Tedder and Bro. David Wall officiating.

Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 12 Noon until service time.

A native of Tullahoma, he was the son of the late Thomas Jasper and Mary Lou O’Dare Reid.

He retired from Service Merchandise. He was an avid University of Alabama football fan. He enjoyed playing poker, reading and boating.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Anne Reid; a twin brother, Thomas Lynn Reid and a sister, Carolyn Bass.

He is survived by one son, Robert Jason Reid and his wife, Lisa of Hermitage; two daughters, Cerae Reid Cooper and her husband, Thomas of Mt. Juliet and Kimberly Woods and her husband, Matthew of Alpharetta, Ga; one sister, Marilyn Narkates of Tullahoma; seven grandchildren, Ryan, Ally and Joel Cooper, Logan, Olivia, Silas Reid and Whitney “Whit-Whit” Woods and several nieces, nephews, friends and other family members.

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Mrs. Judy R Smith, age 69 of the Fountain Grove Community, will be conducted at 1:00 pm, Friday, October 31 at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Louis Johnson and Mark Foster officiating.

Burial will follow in the Concord Cemetery.

Visitation with the Smith family will be from 5pm until 9pm, Thursday, October 30 at Coffee County Funeral Chapel.

Judy passed this life Tuesday, October 28 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was born in Harriman, Tennessee the daughter of William Roy Taylor and Elizabeth Arp Taylor.

Along with her husband, Judy was co-owner of the Smith Grain Company and was a member of the Fountain Grove United Methodist Church. Judy’s love was spending time in her yard and garden. She spent many happy hours tending her flowers.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Donald Douglas Smith, Jr by a brother, Billy Taylor and by a sister in law, Barbara Rosson Grifin.

She is survived by:

Her loving husband of 50 years, Donald Smith of the Fountain Grove Community
Daughters- Donna (James) Harrell and Wendy (Joe) Grissom
Five grandchildren- Joshua Harrell and his fiancé Teresa Delaney
Nick (Whitney) Harrell
Tiffany (Cody) Davis
Coty (Shea) Grissom
Taylor Grissom and her fiancé Zach Smoot
Great Grandchildren-Braxton & Brooklynn Davis
Sister-June (R.S) Rigney
Brother-Harry Lee (Iva)Taylor
Mother in Law-Myrtle Smith & the late Clayton Smith
Sister in Law- Etta Roach
Brother in Law-Paul (Fay) Smith and many other friends and relatives

COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY OF JUDY SMITH.

Annie Louise Brown, age 83 passed away on October 28, 2014 at her home in Beech Grove, Tennessee surrounded by her loving family.

She was retired from Tennessee Apparel in Tullahoma and was a homemaker.

She is survived by her children, Patsy A. Russell of Tullahoma, TN, Frankie L. Brown of Beech Grove, TN, Debra S. Kelsey of Beech Grove, TN, Stanley E. Brown (Lennae) of Beech Grove, TN, Anita L. Miller (Jimmy) of Morrison, TN and Douglas E. Brown (Lora) of Manchester, TN; three sisters, Polly Culbertson, Betty Mayton and Linda Buckner (Bobby) of Manchester, TN; brother, Grady Vincent of Illinois; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

No public services are scheduled.

CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.

SPEARS, Harold B. “Harley”, Jr., age 69 of Hillsboro, Tennessee passed away on October 27, 2014 in Overton County, Tennessee resulting from an accident.

He was a retired Professional Truck Driver having received three individual One Million Miles Safety Awards during his career. He was recently driving part-time for the Frank Garretson Farm. He graduated from the Manchester Central High School in 1964 and served in the United States Air Force as a member of the Red Horse Civil Engineers. He was initially stationed in San Antonio, TX, attended Technical School in Amarillo, TX and after serving a term in Vietnam, he returned to Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, TX to complete his military career.

Harold or “Harley” as his friends knew him, loved motorcycles and was a skilled craftsman.

He was born in McMinnville, TN to his parents, the late Harold Buford Spears, Sr. and Sammie Christine Bryan Spears.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon Morgan Spears of Hillsboro, TN; son, Jon M. Spears and his wife Cheri of Manchester, TN; granddaughter, Morgen Elizabeth Spears of Manchester, TN; sister, JoAnn Goodman of Nolensville, TN; nephew, Gregory & Alethea Goodman of Nolensville, TN; niece, Donna & Scott Merritt of Hermitage, TN; and one great-niece and five great-nephews. He is also survived by his loving wife’s family, mother-in-law, Katherine Morgan; sister-in-law, Donna & Phil Fletcher; sister-in-law, Charlotte & Jimmy Bush; brother-in-law Revice & Pam Morgan; brother-in-law, Thomas Morgan; six nephews; one niece; three great-nieces; two great-nephews; and many beloved cousins, other relatives and friends.

He will also be missed by his and Morgen’s dog, Lollipop. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN.

The Funeral Service will be conducted on Sunday afternoon, November 2, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Central Funeral Home with Brother Ray E. Marcrom officiating.

Burial will follow at the Prairie Plains Church of Christ Cemetery in Hillsboro with United States Air Force Military Honors.

CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements

BETTY JO HARGROVE PANTER, departed this life on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at The Willows at Winchester, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, following an extended illness.

She was born in Ardmore, Alabama on June 12, 1934. 

Mrs. Panter was a beautician when her children were young, she operated her own shop in her home.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Estill Springs, She served many years on the Planning Commission Board for the City of Estill Springs. Mrs. Panter worked beside her husband as Bookkeeper at their family business, Panter Garage & Auto Parts.

Mrs. Panter is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Robert Panter, Sons; David (Mitzie H.) Panter all of Estill Springs, Mike (Nancy) Panter of Winchester, sister, Marcella Brannan of California, Grandchildren; Kely Foster of Belvidere, David Panter, Jr. of Irvine, Cal., Stephanie Davis of Estill Springs, Megan Chiriboga of Hampstead, NC and Jordan Panter of Winchester, Tenn., Great-grandson, Chase Vickers of Tullahoma, Great-great-granddaughter, Isabella Grace Vickers.

Visitation for Mrs. Panter will be held from 5:00-9:00 on Wednesday Evening in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services.

Services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Thursday, October 30, 2014, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Jim Patton, officiating.

Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Gardens in Winchester.

Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.

Robert “Bob” Smith, 84, passed away peacefully at Kindred Hospital in Nashville, TN., Thursday, October 23, 2014.

He was born April 12, 1930, in Lanett, Alabama, and was preceded in death by his parents, Lorraine and Tom Smith, both of West Point, GA, and his only brother Ben “Tommy” Smith of San Diego, CA.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Florence “Tut” Smith and two daughters, Lori (Paul) Bernkopf and Susan (Ron) Hayes, both of Melbourne, FL.

Mr. Smith spent five years in the U.S.A.F. as an all weather interceptor jet pilot. He then returned to Auburn University and graduated from the School of Engineering. He worked for Westinghouse prior to coming to A.E.D.C., where he retired in 1991 after working for 33 years.

Mr. Smith was an Eagle Scout and a scout leader for many years. He was active in the First United Methodist Church and his hobbies, other than his family, were fishing, golfing, and swimming.

It was Mr. Smith’s wishes that he be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, October 29, 2014, in the Chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Purdue and Bill Bethmann officiating.

Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Robert E. Smith.

CRYSTAL ANN RAHN, age 54, of Estill Springs, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, October 26, 2014.

Crystal was born on May 8, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to Robert (Phyllis) Hartley of Clay, Ky and Jean Clover (Dean Christiansen) of Sun City, Az.

She and her husband, Jerry Rahn, Sr., own Rahn Industries in Estill Springs where she did all of the accounting duties.  For the past six years she also volunteered at Volunteers in Medicine, in Winchester.  Crystal was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Tullahoma, Tenn. Crystal was a blessing to all and will be profoundly missed.

Crystal was preceded in death by her grandparents George and Lucille Hostler, brother J.R. Clover, sister-in-law, Donna Rahn Jordan, nephew Jerrod Kane Bumpus.

Crystal is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Rahn, Sr. and her children; Jerry Rahn, Jr., Angeline (Buzzy) Mitchell all of Estill Springs and Justin (Erica) Rahn of Gilbert, Az.  One of her greatest joys in life was her family and she will always be remembered in the hearts of everyone, especially her grandchildren; Madyson, Hannah, Alex, and Carlos Rahn, Bailey Grace and Xavier Rahn, Aidan and Arabella Mitchell and Tate Jordan.  Crystal came from a huge blended family of 11 brothers and sisters that consists of her best friend and sister, Elaine (Tim) Wadford of Estill Springs, Claudia Hartley of Sturgis, Ky, June (Larry) Gale of Peoria, Az, Chuck (Cindy) Hartley of Dallas, Tx, Jody (Amber) Hartley of Clay, Ky, James (Tina) Hartley of Henderson, Ky, Ray (Kathy) Clover of Electric City, Wa, George Hartley of Savannah, Tenn., Marty Finstad and Renee Finstad of Az.  There are several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends too numerous to mention but were never far from her heart.  Special Caregivers during her time of sickness, Sally (Butch) Partin and Vicki (Joe) Boyer.

Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014,  evening in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services.

A Celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Tullahoma with Rev. Martin Nutter, officiating.

Visitation at the Church will be from 1:00 until service time at 2:00 on Friday.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to be made to Volunteers in Medicine, c/o Dr. Thomas Smith at 855 Dinah Shore Blvd., Winchester, TN  37398.

Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.

Constance “Connie” Delores Grzych, age 82 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on October 25, 2014 at the Medical Center of Manchester.

She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Edward Borowski and Leona Kowalski Borowski.

She is survived by her husband of nearly sixty five years, Joseph R. Grzych of Manchester, TN; daughter, Diane Nunley and her husband James of Hillsboro, TN; son, Michael Grzych and his wife Cherie of Michigan; grandchildren, Michael and Hayley Grzych of Michigan; brothers, Joseph (Marty) Palumbo of Michigan and Samuel (Vicky) Palumbo of Nevada; sister, Carmella Hardin of Michigan; numerous nieces and nephews and a houseful of beloved cats.

Connie and Joe invested their lives in a small silk-screen business and in mid-life she achieved a life long goal of becoming a nurse. Her early years as an amateur radio operator and hobbyist writer helped develop the gift of gab, endearing her to patients and friends. She authored a weekly newsletter to “her boys” during Desert Storm and kept abreast of world events even after her physical disabilities confined her to home. An avid joy of cooking enhanced her gift of hospitality.

The family wishes to thank her doctors and the team of loving caregivers who made her final days comfortable and blessed.

Expressions of condolence may be made in her memory to the Coffee County Humane Society.

No public services are scheduled.

CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements. 

Mark Regan Ainsworth, age 48 of Manchester passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at his residence.

Private family memorial services will be held at a later date.

A native of Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Joe Ainsworth and Sherry Bankston Grosch of Manchester.

He was a painter who enjoyed woodworking and fishing.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, Mark Casey Ainsworth of Waynesboro, MS; five brothers, Joe Ainsworth and his girlfriend, Carolyn Marlin of Manchester, Scott Thompson and his wife, Dana of Manchester, P J Thompson and his girlfriend, Leslie Haley of Manchester, Nathan Grosch and his wife, Rachel of Murfreesboro and Frank Thompson of Covington, KY; one sister, Shelly Walden and her husband, Matt of Dunkirk, Maryland and several nieces and nephews.l

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Terry Wayne Sanders, age 50 of Tullahoma passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, October 28 at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Banks and Timmy Banks officiating.

Burial will follow at New Redden’s Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, October 28 from 12 Noon until service time.

A native of Manchester, he was the son of the late Dorothy Smith Sanders and Curtis Sanders of Tullahoma.

He was a diesel mechanic who enjoyed working on his motorcycle. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as drawing and sketching.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny and James Sanders.

In addition to his father, Curtis Sanders of Tullahoma, he is survived by his wife, Becky Sanders of Tullahoma; three daughters, Valerie and Terri Nicole Sanders and Brianna Brewer, all of Tullahoma; niece, Tiffany Sanders of Tullahoma and four grandchildren, Na’Tyiah Barnes, Jazlyn Henderson, Gavin Barnes and Juel Henderson.

Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.