Wilmoth, Myrtice Saunders Hunter , of Estill Springs, passed this life on Wednesday, September 1 st , 2021 at her home at the age of 94. Mrs. Wilmoth was born in Perry, Florida to the late Troy Simon Saunders and Ora Lee Touchton Saunders. During her life she worked at and eventually retired from FDIC and was a member of Prairie Plains Church of Christ in Hillsboro. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wilmoth was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jasiel Wilmoth; one daughter Ava Carolyn Adams; and one sister, Ora Lee Zeigler Howard. She is survived by her daughter, Lynda Gail Anderson and her husband Ronnie; son-in-law, Terry Adams; three grandsons, David Hunter Adams, Eric Thomas Adams, and Hunter Matthew Anderson; and four great-grandchildren, Sara, Ben, Gabriel, and Ella Adams. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 4 th , 2021 at 10:00am at Prairie Plains Cemetery in Hillsboro with Pastor Jeff Collet officiating. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Dorothy “Allie” Delbridge Whitehead of
Manchester, TN, departed this life on August 30, 2021. She was born June
19, 1932 to the late parents, Will R. and Zetta M. (Hollis) Delbridge, in
Bell Buckle, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
her loving husband of 53 years, Thurman Ralph Whitehead; two brothers,
Robert Delbridge and Billy Delbridge; and three sisters, Betty Jones, Della
Bland and Mildred “Irene” Nelson. Dorothy was a longtime resident of
Nashville especially in the Donelson community. She worked at being a
housewife and mother but also enjoyed working 10+ years at Genesco. She
loved spending time with her grandchildren taking them to yard sales and
flea market. She also bought each grandchild a season tickets to Opryland
Theme Park and spent many days with them there. Dot loved growing roses
with yellow being her favorite color rose. She enjoyed backyard cookouts
with family and friends. Dorothy is survived by her two sons, Johnny
(Jannette) Whitehead and David (Sherry) Whitehead; six grandchildren,
Jonathan (Emily) Whitehead, Joshua (Christina) Whitehead, Rachel (Mark)
Massengale and Philip (Amanda) Whitehead, Brent Whitehead and Connor
(Colby) Whitehead; eight great grandchildren; Jaden, Ashton, Daniel,
Valorie, Luke, Everly, Sawyer and Malachi; sisters Nell Douglas of
Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Lois Key of Krum, TX; many nieces, nephews and
friends. Arrangements to be determined at a later date.

Amanda Bush Escue passed from this life on September 1, 2021 from a
long-term illness. She was 58.

Amanda was born on December 20, 1962 in Hartsville, TN to Dan and Linda
Bush.  Amanda was the oldest of 3 children.

Amanda came to know the Lord as teenager when attending First Baptist
Church in Tullahoma with a friend named Jennifer Smith. She spoke of her
being saved many times throughout her life. She also wanted to reaffirm her
commitment to her salvation and got baptized in New Hope Baptist in
Hermitage TN when she was an adult. She absolutely believed in the power of
prayer by asking for prayers, and uttering prayers herself during her
illness.

Amanda graduated from Tullahoma High School in 1981 and obtained her
bachelor’s degree from the University of TN Knoxville in Sociology. Any
wonder she was always a Vols fan! Her career path led her into insurance
underwriting for which she worked for Bituminous Insurance Company, State
Auto, Penn National and later with Lester Green McCord (Thoma). Her
attention to detail made her a success in her field.  She made countless
dear friends along the way that ended up being life-long in her heart.

As a result of her wide circle of friends, she met and married Jim Escue.
That marriage resulted the birth of Samantha Escue, her pride and joy. She
cherished Samantha’s childhood and loved every minute of running her from
swim practice at the Y to soccer practice and everything that comes with
raising her. Thus, why she still has a collection of Sam’s baby teeth.

Amanda LOVED life and being around a good time. Wherever she was, everybody
there would want to be around her just to hear what she might say next. She
met no stranger, was a conflict avoider at all costs and wanted everyone to
be happy. She loved snacking on a large bag of M&M’s while enjoying
SnapChat, JibJab, filters and all the other fun apps that made people
laugh. She could have a crowd laughing over the silliest things.

Amanda is survived by her daughter, Samantha Escue of Murfreesboro; her
mother, Linda Bush of Tullahoma; her father, Dan Bush of Wartrace; her twin
sisters; Terrie (Mike) Quick-Hill of Altamont; Sherrie (David) Cleveland of
Tullahoma; and her most caring and loyal partner in life, Philip Ray.

The family will receive friends Friday, September 3, 2021 from 4-7PM at
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please send cards and gifts to “Samantha’s Growth Fund”
PO Box 128 Tullahoma Tn

37388

Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Mr. James “J.D.” Simmons, age 80 of Manchester, will be conducted at 2:00PM on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Manchester Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 12:00PM until the time of services at the funeral home.  Mr. Simmons passed from this life on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN.

J.D. was born in Manchester on July 16, 1941, the son of the late Mance and Dora Simmons.  He was a devoted member of Forest Mill Church of Christ.  J.D. enjoyed gardening, mowing, and listening to gospel music.  He loved to socialize and tell a joke to anyone with a listening ear, but most importantly he loved his family.  Especially his granddaughters.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

In addition to his parents, J.D. is also preceded in death by his son, Jeff Simmons; brothers, Walter, Valis, Howard, and Ross Simmons; sister, Frances Brown.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Faye Simmons; brothers, Waymon Simmons; granddaughters, Leslie Beaty (Will) and Emily Skinner (Eddie); great-granddaughters, Aria Beaty, Emmie Kate Skinner, and Sophie Grace Skinner; special daughter, Sharon Gilliam; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Simmons family.

Velma J Rubalcaba of Murfreesboro passed this life on Tuesday, August 31,
2021, at NHC of Tullahoma at the age of 92. No services are scheduled at
this time.

Mrs. Rubalcaba, a native of Toledo, OH, was the daughter of the late Lloyd
and Ruth Winslow Magley.  She loved square dancing and clogging and enjoyed
working and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Paula
Jean Peterson.

Mrs. Rubalcaba is survived by son, Kane Rubalcaba (Jamie) of Bell Buckle;
grandchildren, Rebecca Smith (Tim), Rachel Rubalcaba, Charlie Rubalcaba,
David Rowe (Lana) and Amber Simko; great grandchildren, Jonathon, Andrew
and Matthew and two great great grandchildren.

Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Sherri Ann Wilhelm Hollis, age 65, of
Manchester, TN, passed from this life on Sunday, August 29, 2021, in
Manchester, TN.

Mrs. Hollis was born in Tullahoma, TN, to her late parents James Price
Wilhelm and Nova Leona Keele Wilhelm. She worked for Arnold Air Force Base
in maintenance for all her life. She was of the Cumberland Presbyterian
faith. Mrs. Hollis was a very creative and crafty person, mostly through
scrapbooking, writing music, cards, etc. She also loved sports (mostly
basketball) and was an avid Harry Potter and Andy Griffith fan. Mrs. Hollis
was one of the most caring people you would ever meet and she never met a
stranger. She absolutely loved and adored people and loved her family very
much, including her dog, Roxy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded
in death by a daughter, Leslie Brown, and sister Betty Joyce Wilhelm.

Mrs. Hollis is survived by her husband of 20 years, William Michael Hollis;
brother, James (Betty) Wilhelm; step daughters, Natalie Hollis and Emily
Hollis; granddaughter, Lauren (Justin) Gosnell; great granddaughter,
Leighton Dawn Gosnell; niece, Jamie Wilhelm (Wesley) Gaines and their
children, Samuel Clay Gaines and Charlotte Ellison Gaines; several cousins,
friends, and family.

Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, from
4:00pm until 8:00pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Funeral
services will be conducted on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 11:00am in
the chapel of Central Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Barron officiating.
Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma, TN.

Central Funeral Home is serving the family, 931-723-7774,
centralfuneralhome.com

Charles Jeffrey “Jeff” Enis, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, after a heroic, life-long battle against depression.  He was born November 20, 1968, to Charley and Joyce Enis of Manchester, who survive him.  He was a 1987 graduate of Coffee County Central High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Maintenance from Middle Tennessee State University in 1991.  He worked as an aircraft mechanic for five years. He then earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Tennessee-Memphis in 2002.  He worked at Huntsville Hospita in Huntsville, AL, for two years and at Walgreens in Manchester for 13 years. He was currently employed at McMinnville Drug Center in McMinnville, TN.

Jeff was an intelligent man and had many certifications and accomplishments, but his greatest attributes were his generosity, servant’s heart, and love for his family and friends. He loved resolving his pharmacy patients’ medication and insurance problems for them. Jeff often paid for people’s prescriptions out of his own pocket when he knew they couldn’t afford it. Jesus is his Lord and Savior, and Jeff was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where he attended with his family. He loved children and served in children’s ministry for several years, ministering to them with a sense of fun and a listening ear. He was a thoughtful and loving husband and a fun and doting dad to his children. He cherished time with his family, and loved watching his babies grow into teenagers. He was exceptionally proud of them. He was simply an exceptional man.

In addition to his parents, Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Donna Baskin Enis, and his children, Garrett and Lila of Manchester; sister, Jennifer and brother-in-law Bobby Todd, also of Manchester; sister, Angela and brother-in-law Rex Gilley of Virginia Beach, VA; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Bonny Baskin and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Buck and Ginelle Baskin, all of Manchester; maternal aunts and uncles, Brenda and Tommy Pennington of Tupelo, MS, and Elizabeth Umfress of Vestavia Hill, AL; paternal aunt and uncle Norma and Paul von Doehren of Elk Grove Village, IL; niece Jessica Gilley, and nephews Nathan and Jadon Todd and Owen and Luke Baskin; life-long friends Scott Swinney and Mike Martin, both of Manchester; and a host of friends and church family.

A celebration of Jeff’s life will be scheduled for a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in Jeff’s memory to The Gideons International or Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.

We, the family, would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department and the pastoral staff at Trinity Baptist Church. You made extraordinary efforts and provided us support and kindness at a very difficult time.

God bless every one of you.

Mental illness is no different than physical illness.  If you are suffering, you are not alone. Don’t feel ashamed, and don’t suffer in silence. Reach out to someone who can help you receive help.

Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Enis family.

Deborah Jean Carrick “Debbie” Viviers, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Sunday, August 29 th , 2021 at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital at the age of 59. Debbie was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Lester Carrick and Donna Peterman Carrick who survives. She was a graduate of MTSU and was the founder, owner, and tournament director of United Southern Girls Fastpitch. In addition to her father, Debbie was preceded in death by one sister, Bobbie Grenier. She is survived by her mother, Donna Carrick; two daughters, Leslie and Haley Carrick; her nieces and nephews whom she loved, and raised as her own, Matthew, Samantha, Meghan, and Abigail Grenier; two sisters, Lisa (James) Rainey, and Luann (Tami) Carrick; and one brother, Rick (Shane) Carrick. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 2 nd , 2021 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 3 rd , 2021 at 11:00am with Kraig Wall officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William (Bill) Alec Work died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 29 th , 2021, in Tullahoma, Tennessee at the age of 69. Bill, the son of Alec and Mary DeSantis Work, began life in Brockway, Pennsylvania before settling in Tennessee. Later in life, Bill was able to travel to many places he had thought he would never see in person. As an accomplished visual artist, he often looked for the beauty in life, both obvious and hidden. This was often shown through his drawings, paintings, photographs, and crafted items. In addition to sharing his artistic talents, he had a great love for friends, food, and music. As Bill traveled both near and far with his loving wife, Connie, he intentionally invested in experiences above physical things. Many of his favorite memories became stories of capturing the perfect photograph or sharing an unforgettable meal. Over the years, many holidays and special events centered around food from his mother’s recipes (lasagna, stuffed shells, and beef soup) or his efforts to recreate a restaurant’s signature dish. Throughout Bill’s life, he was always proud of his family as well as the degrees he earned from Motlow State Community College and Middle Tennessee State University. He enjoyed being a Yankee in the South, proclaiming the greatness of Diet Sun Drop, and always making the best of the days he was given. Bill was someone who could connect with people from all walks of life and never thought of them as strangers. He looked for opportunities to quietly help others in need. The extent of his generosity might never be fully known, but many lives were changed by his kindness and giving over the years. For those he helped and others he antagonized (mostly his machine shop co-workers), everyone counted him as a valued friend. The soundtrack of his life featured a wide range of musical styles. The Moody Blues ignited a love of music that carried forward throughout his life, expanding over time to include everything from mainstream hits to the music of many different cultures. His collection of music provided him with great enjoyment and was often a way he connected with people from all walks of life. Bill is survived by his wife of nineteen years, Connie Work; his sons: Matthew Work and wife, Cheri, of Brentwood Tennessee; Benjamin Work and wife, Amber, of Round Rock, Texas; Seth Work of Tullahoma, Tennessee; Jonathan Work of New York, New York; grandchildren: Abby, Vivienne, Henry; brother Paul Work and wife, Donna, of DuBois, Pennsylvania; sister-in-law Lisa Work of Brockway, Pennsylvania; nieces and nephews; countless cousins; and Mia & Pete, his ever-faithful pets. He was preceded in death by his parents; Jeanine Boucher, sister; and Floyd Work, brother. A line from Jimmy Buffet’s song “He Went to Paris” illustrated his life: “Some of it’s magic, and some of it’s tragic, but I had a good life all the way.” Even in his final days of battling cancer, Bill would end many conversations with, “…but I can’t complain.” To the many who kept him in their thoughts and those who continued to lift him up in prayer, your support was deeply appreciated. As a follower of Christ, he was reassured in knowing where he was going and that he would see his friends and family members again. Bill Work will be greatly missed but always remembered for living a full life and encouraging others to explore the beauty along their journey. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Wounded Warriors Project. Due to current public health and safety concerns, a memorial gathering will be scheduled at a later date. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.