Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Robinson, age 89 of Rogersville, AL formerly of Sherwood, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012.

She was born in Sherwood, TN to the late Walter Lynch and Mary Esther Huffer Lynch.

She was a member of the Christ Church in Monteagle.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur James Robinson, Jr.; brother, Carlton Lynch; and sisters, Virginia Wilson and Dorothy Lynch.

Survivors include a daughter, Mary (Larry) Jones of Rogersville, AL; sister, Marjorie (Bob) Dumas of Decatur, AL; granddaughter, Emily (Michael) McKay; great grandson, Colton McKay; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 5-8 PM Friday at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Christ Church Monteagle.

Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.

Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave NW, Winchester, TN

Funeral services for Mr. Danny Ray Burks, age 50, of Manchester, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Willie Bradford officiating.

Burial will follow in Simmons Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Friday, July 27 at the funeral home.

Mr. Burks passed away Wednesday evening at Medical Center of Manchester.

Mr. Burks was born in Coffee County, TN, the son of Kenneth C. Burks and the late Carolyn Reed Burks.

He was employed as a maintenance technician and attended Mt. View Church of Christ. He enjoyed turkey hunting and was a member of the National Wildlife Turkey Association and the National Rifle Association.

Mr. Burks is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Bradford Burks of Manchester; one son, James Ricky Neely of Manchester; two sisters, Patsy Cottle of Manchester and Tammy (Kerry) Seals; niece, Carol Curtis; nephew, Christopher Hill; and several great nieces and nephews.

Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Mr. Jerald Wyatt Morgan, age 59, of Manchester, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at New Union Church of Christ with Bro. Charles Williams officiating.

Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery.

Visitation with the Morgan family will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, July 27 at Manchester Funeral Home and the body will lie in state at the church from 12:00 Noon until time of services.

Mr. Morgan passed away Wednesday morning at Horizon Health & Rehab in Manchester.

Mr. Morgan was born in South Bend, IN, the son of the late John and Modena Slatton Morgan.

He was a resident of Manchester for over 25 years, having moved to the area from Niles, MI. He was employed by the Tullahoma Housing Authority and was a member of New Union Church of Christ. He loved trains, motorcycles, four wheelers, and fast cars, enjoyed woodworking, and spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Morgan was also preceded in death by a grandson, Gavin Brasher.

He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Morgan; two daughters, Wendy Morgan of Chattanooga and Jennifer Morgan of Manchester; five brothers and sisters, Andy Morgan of Manchester, Rita Anderson of Springhill, LeAnn Duke of Cookeville, Linda Johnson of Melbourne, FL, and Paul Morgan of Murfreesboro; and three grandchildren, Bella, Trevor, and Deitric Schweitzer.

Manchester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Annie Friend
(Died July 19, 2012)

James Eric Bean, of Estill Springs, passed this life on Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 at Life Care Center of Tullahoma at the age of 48.

Mr. Bean was born in Tullahoma to James Bean and the late Marie McClure Bean. During his life, Mr. Bean worked as a security guard for Gu

ardsmark, was a member of the Patriots Guard and a Volunteer Firefighter for the Broadview Volunteer Fire Department.

In addition to his mother, Mr. Bean is preceded in death by his grandparents, one niece, Chasity Marie Wiseman, and one uncle, Jackie Bean.

He is survived by one daughter, April Bean; one son, Jonathan Bean both of Tullahoma; his father, James Bean and wife Judy of Belvidere; one brother, Tony Bean and wife Felicia of Altamont; one sister, Sheila Wiseman and husband Doyle of Estill Springs; wife, Becky Bean of Tullahoma; one grandchild, James Andrew Bean; Aunt and Uncle, Janice and Frank Bean of Tullahoma; nieces and nephew, Chrystal, Misty, Michelle, and T.J.

Visitation will be held at Kilgore Funeral Home on Thursday, July 26th, 2012 from 5:00-9:00pm.

Funeral Services are Friday July 27th, 2012 at 2:00pm, in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jack Hice officiating with burial following at New Awalt Cemetery in Franklin County.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the James Eric Bean Memorial Fund at First Vision Bank.

Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Maggie Elliott age 70 of Decherd, passed away July 23, 2012 at Southern Tennessee Medical Center Skill Care.

Ms. Elliott enjoyed spending time with her family, especially around the holidays. In her spare time she loved flowers and gardening and was an avid Vols fan.

Ms. Elliott is preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Elsie Harris Tate; husband, Donald Gene Elliott; son Paul Elliott; granddaughter, Shea Ledbetter; grandson, Cody McClure, and brother, Buddy Tate.

She is survived by her daughters, Denise (Stan) Carroll, Vickie Matthews, Angie (Dan) Buss, Carla Elliott; son, David (Sharon) Elliott; grandchildren Jay, Allecia, Hope, Bryan, Christian, Daniel, Molly, Maria, Elizabeth, Kaitlyn, and Patrick; great grandchildren, Daniel, Kaylie, Valorie, Alysia, and Luke; sisters Sally (Jerry) Mason, and Carol (Edward) Brown.

Funeral service will be conducted Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 3pm from the chapel of Watson-North Funeral Home.

Interment will follow in Mt. Garner Cemetery with friends and family serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from 6-9pm at Watson-North Funeral Home.

Watson-North Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Easkrine Ricketts of Decherd, TN died on July 21, 2012, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

He was born January 24, 1925, in Monteagle, TN.

He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Ricketts , mother Janie Trussell Ricketts, brother Egbert, and sisters Mary Ellis and Ruth Sutherland.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Ricketts retired from the University of the South in Sewanee in 1987 where he was employed as a groundskeeper for the athletic department. He served in the Army 1943-45 and was a decorated veteran of World War II. In the Army, he was attached to the 36th Texas Infantry Division and fought in Naples, Rome, Southern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He received a Bronze Medal for heroic achievement in combat in February 1945 near Drusenheim, France. He was also the recipient of the EAME Theater Ribbon with five bronze Stars and a Bronze Arrowhead; a Good Conduct Medal; and a Purple Heart with one Oak Leaf Cluster. Mr. Ricketts also served in the Navy from February 1946 through December 1947, where he was awarded the World War II Victory Medal.

Mr. Ricketts lived most of his life in the Sewanee and Decherd areas.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, July 29, 2012 in Harrison Cemetery in the Midway community. 

 Arrangements by Cumberland Funeral Home Monteagle, Tennessee.

Cumberland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Mrs. Raye Helton, age 81 of Manchester will be conducted Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Dr. Brenton Cox officiating.

Entombment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00-9:00PM at the funeral home.

Mrs. Helton passed away Monday, July 23, 2012.

She was born August 29, 1930 in Lenoir City, Tennessee the daughter of the late A.J. Tallent and Martha Williams Tallent.

She married the love of her life, Charles M. Helton in November 1946. The couple moved to Manchester shortly thereafter from Oak Ridge, TN. In earlier years, Mrs. Helton was employed as a hostess at the AEDC Officer’s Club. This position suited her well, as she was known to have never met a stranger and she constantly radiated a special charm that made people she met feel welcomed. She was an active member of the Tullahoma Ladies Club for many years and also a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Manchester. She and her husband, Charles have enjoyed traveling all over the United States and parts of Canada. She enjoyed the western parts of the US including Idaho and the Grand Canyon. She loved her children and grandchildren beyond measure and will be greatly missed by all.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Gertrude Botts, Oscar Tallent, Beecher Tallent, Alma Graves and Ralph Tallent.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 66 years, Charles M. Helton of Manchester; three children, Linda Ghorbani of Murfreesboro; Richard Helton and wife, Linda also of Hillsboro; and Dinah Walker and husband, David of Murfreesboro, TN; three grandchildren, Tracy Todd and husband, Tracy; Susan Ghorbani and Nathan Walker; also surviving are two brothers, Jack Tallent of Watts Bar, TN and Bob Tallent and wife, Joyce of Lenoir City, TN and a special niece, Barbara Sue Aheron; a special lifelong best friend, Louise Morgan and numeroust other nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.

Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Raye Helton.