Obituaries
John Paul Musacchio
John Paul Musacchio, of Lebanon, passed this life on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the age of 37. The family will welcome friends for Visitaion on Monday, May 17, from 11:00am until 1:00pm with Funeral Services beginning directly after.
Mr. Musacchio was born in Baltimore, MD to the late John Musacchio and Dana Lawrence. He enjoyed outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and kayaking. He also loved spending time with his friends and family.
He is survived by his wife, Danielle Musacchio of Lebanon; sons, McCartney Wilder of Lebanon, Lennon Musacchio of Lebanon; daughter, Justin Wilder of Manchester; brothers, Jason Parker (Nina) of Florida, John Vincent Musacchio II of Baltimore, and Jesse Wilder of Kankakee, IL; sister, Glenda Musacchio of Baltimore.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Martha Ann Ferrell
Mrs. Martha Ann Ferrell, age 75, of Manchester, TN,
passed from this life on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at her residence
surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Ferrell was born in Fayetteville, TN, to her late parents Frank Wilson
and Doris Evans Wilson. She was a homemaker all her life and was a member
of Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Christ. Mrs. Ferrell had a huge heart and
loved all kinds of animals, especially rescues. In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Angel Ferrell.
Mrs. Ferrell is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ralph Ferrell; sons,
Luke (Anita) Ferrell and Avery (Jennifer) Ferrell; grandchildren, Joshua
Ferrell, Jayden Ferrell, Victoria (Matt) Swann, Tristan Ferrell, and Jaelyn
Ferrell; great grandchild, Olivia Swann.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, May 16, 2021, from 12 noon until
2:00pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Funeral services will be
conducted immediately following visitation at 2:00pm in the chapel of
Central Funeral Home with Virgil Alford officiating. Burial will follow in
Concord Cemetery in Tullahoma, TN.
Central Funeral Home is serving the family, 931-723-7774,
centralfuneralhome.com
Juanita Mae Brown
Funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Mae Brown, age 75 of Beechgrove, will be conducted at 2:00PM on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Manchester Funeral Home. Burial will follow in New Beechgrove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00AM until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Brown passed from this life on Monday, May 10, 2021, at St. Thomas – West in Nashville, TN.
Juanita was born in Coffee County on March 8, 1946. She loved to watch birds, sing, cook, and take care of people. Juanita also enjoyed attending gospel singings at her church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Juanita is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Florance Richardson; beloved husband, Thomas Brown; one baby brother, four sisters, Pauline Harrell, Rosetta Whitman, Shirley Hillis, and Mary Smith. She is survived by her two sons, Richard Brown (Jennifer) and Brian Brown; daughter, Charlene McCormick; two brothers, Billy Richardson and Leon Richardson; five grandchildren, Bethany Messick, Thomas Brown, Samantha Brown, Michael Brown, and Brynley Brown; two great-grandchildren, Kayden Moore and Chase Messick.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Brown family
George Gordon Panter, Jr
Graveside services for Mr. George Gordon Panter, Jr., age 74, will be conducted on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at 2:00PM at Ragsdale Cemetery in Manchester, TN. The family will receive friends from 10:00AM until 2:00PM at Manchester Funeral Home. Mr. Panter passed from this life on Monday, May 3, 2021, at Lee Memorial Health System in Fort Myers, FL.
George was born in Fayetteville, TN, on February 1, 1947, the son of the late George and Wynnoa Panter. George worked at AEDC for over 32 years, was a Navy veteran, and a member of the Masonic Lodge. George enjoyed flying personal planes and loved watching UT Football. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
In addition to his parents, George is also preceded in death by his first wife, Francis Panter; broher, Phillip Panter. He is survived by his loving wife, Tanis Panter; son Brian Panter; daughter, Stacy Panter; step-sons, Stephen Bess and Scott Bess; step-daughter, Jodi Barnes; grandchildren, Ethan Panter, Briley Panter, Ayden Panter, Gracie Panter, and Casey Jennings; step-grandchildren, Detira Bess, Emily Bess, and Ethan Bess.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Panter family.
Kristopher Daniel Cates
Kristopher Daniel Cates was born on February 12, 2001, in Tullahoma, TN to Jamie Cates and Stacey Partin Cates. Kris enjoyed fishing, boating, swimming, and working outside, listening to country music, and he was thought of as an avid movie buff. He played baseball for many years in the Tullahoma City baseball league.
Kris is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bud and Ann Cates. Along with his parents, Jamie Cates (Kristy) and Stacey Cates, Kris is survived by his twin sister, Katie Cates, and his brother, Seth Cates; grandparents, Danna and Marvin Sanders, Butch and Sally Partin, and Vickie Passwaters; aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends.
A celebration of Kris’s life will be announced at a later date.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Cates family.
Brack Smith
Brack Smith, age 87, of Clarksville, TN went to his heavenly home on May 9,
2021. He died peacefully, surrounded by family, in his home. He was a
loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was born
November 29, 1933 in Corinth, MS to the late Willie Dee Smith and Mary
Smith. He graduated from Delta State College in Cleveland, MS and was a
veteran of the United States Army. He was previously a member of the
Clarksville Civitan Club where he served as President in 1990. He retired
from First Federal Savings and Loan Bank. He was a devoted member of First
Baptist Clarksville. He was an absolute sports fanatic, and especially
loved football and golf. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 61
years, Pat Smith; his daughters and their husbands, Valerie Mullins (Steve)
of Tullahoma, TN and Jill Hanley (Mike) of Midlothian, VA; and his dear
grandson, Brent, of Tullahoma, TN. In addition to his parents, he is
preceded in death by a brother Willie Dee Smith, Jr. of Corinth, MS. A
funeral service for Brack will be conducted on May 11, 2021 at
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home in Tullahoma, TN with immediate family in
attendance. Rev. Pat Van Dyke of First Baptist Clarksville will be
officiating. He will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in
Tullahoma, TN. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite
charity or to First Baptist Clarksville
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James Throneberry
James Throneberry of Tullahoma passed this life on May 7, 2021. No services
are scheduled.
He worked for Rock Tin for over 30 years. He is survived by his niece;
Sheila luttrell.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Shane Lowery
A private graveside service was held for Shane Lowery, age 43 of
Manchester, on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in the Summitville Cemetery, with
Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Shane passed away suddenly on Sunday,
April 25 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.
Shane was born on July 20, 1977, to the late Ronnie Lowery and Judy Guess
Lowery, in Manchester. He was a carpenter by trade, and he enjoyed fishing
and hunting. Shane was said to be an exceptional man, husband, father, son,
and “Pop-Pop”, and he loved spending time with his family, especially his
grandson, Elijah.
In addition to his father, Shane is preceded in death by his infant
daughter, Alexis Danielle Lowery, grandparents, Margurite and Oscar Jr.
Guess and Eulis and Elouise Floyd Lowery, and mother-in-law, Sharon Kay
Lowery. Along with his mother, Judy, Shane is survived by his loving wife
and best friend, Kay Lowery; daughters, Jessica Grimes and her husband,
Alex, and Candace Duncan and her husband, Raphael; grandson, Elijah Espy,
and grandbaby Trull (which is on the way); sister, Rhonda Prater and her
husband, Jr.; nieces, Kierstyn, Amelia, and Paisley Prater; aunts, uncles,
cousins, and a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the
American Lung Cancer Society.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Lowery family.
Aubrey Leon Fowler
Aubrey Leon Fowler, age 75 of Manchester, passed away on April 30, 2021, at
Vanderbilt Harton in Tullahoma, after an extended illness. A celebration of
his life will be held at a later date.
Leon was born on July 22, 1945, to the late Lilburn and Ethel Fowler in
Weona, AR. He retired from the IT department at Carrier, Inc. after 35
years. Leon was a member of St. Mark’s church in Manchester and a member of
the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed all kinds of sports, especially the
Titans, Razorbacks, and the Predators. Leon also loved working in the yard,
and even in the neighbors.
In addition to his parents, Leon is preceded in death by two siblings. He
is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Leslie Fowler; children, Paul
Fowler, Lee Fowler and his wife, Tanya, and Amanda Brewer and her husband,
Casey; grandchildren, Kiley and Madelyn; five siblings, several nieces,
nephews, and a host of friends.
Sarah Miller
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Miller, age 91, of Morrison will be conducted at 1:00PM on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Fountain Grove Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Fountain Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00PM until 7:00PM on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Coffee County Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Miller passed from this life on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at her residence in Morrison, TN.
Sarah was the most loving and generous wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She never met a stranger and could talk for hours and tell stories. Sarah enjoyed fishing, ceramics, going to the Flea Market, yard sales, and talking on the phone. She was loved by so many. You never left her house hungry or sad, and her smile and laughter was contagious.
Sarah is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Miller. She is survived by 4 siblings, Louis Johnson, Ellen Keith, Levon Johnson, and Jerry Johnson; her daughter, Judy Eastman and husband Chuck; her son, Jimmy Miller and wife Anita; 5 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.