Mr. Larry Wayne Hamby, age 85 passed away December 14, 2020 after a short battle with COVID-19.  He was a native of Polk County, TN and lived the last 60 years in Manchester, TN.
Larry was a 1974 graduate of MTSU where he earned a Master’s degree.  He was retired from Calspan Corp. at Arnold Engineering Development Center.  Larry served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force and was a 20-year veteran of the Army National Guard.
Larry was devoted to his family and served as a deacon at Trinity Baptist Church.  He enjoyed gardening, reading, and volunteering with Good Samaritan. As an avid deer hunter, he loved nothing better than climbing a tree and watching for the next buck to stroll by. His sense of humor will joyfully be remembered along with the kindness he exuded to everyone.
He is preceded in death by his parents Herman W. Hamby and Lavada Hamby, and sister Grace Smith.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Hilda; children, Kim (Ron) Stephenson, Russell (Renea) Hamby, Craig (Stacey) Hamby; grandchildren, Ryan Hamby, Jared Hamby, Philip Thompson, Olivia McKnight, Emily Hamby, Presley Hamby and great-grandchildren Ethan Hamby, Gage Hamby, Bradli Kate McKnight and soon to be Laney Thompson.
Services for Mr. Hamby of Coffee County will be conducted at 10:30 AM on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Trinity Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. 

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

Rodney Peterson, more known simply as Rod (or Mustang), passed away from
this earth on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford hospital
in Murfreesboro, at the age 77 years, 4 months, and 22 days.

Rod loved spending time with his family and caring for and riding his
horses. Nothing made him happier than sharing his love for horses with
family and telling a good story at dinnertime. Rod traveled the country
many times over as a truck driver for nearly 60 years. During his travels,
Rod, who never met a stranger, made countless friends from coast to coast.

Rod is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Nancy Lovell Peterson; one
son, Scott Peterson and his wife, Khristi; one daughter, LeAnna Brown;
grandchildren, Josh Peterson and his wife, Holly, Dale Peterson, Lee Brown
and his wife, Margaret; great grandchildren, Cole Fowler, Gracie Fowler,
and Allison Brown; special niece, Michelle Phillips; and a host of friends.
Rod is preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Virginia Lovell and
son-in-law, Ken Brown.

No services are planned at this time due to Covid.

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Peterson family.

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George S Cox of Tullahoma passed this life on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at
his residence at the age of 89.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time
and will be announced later.

Mr. Cox, a native of Campti, LA, was the son of the late Ambrose and
Virginia Perot Cox. He was a U S Navy veteran, serving during the Korean
conflict. He enjoyed amateur radios and was a member of the Middle
Tennessee Amateur Radio Society. He also enjoyed restoring and working on
old vehicles.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Penny
Cox; brothers, Carl, James, John, J C and Earl Cox and sisters, Mary Etta
Williford and Betty Smith.

Mr. Cox is survived by sons, Glenn Robert Cox and his wife, Connie of
Fayetteville, Kevin O Cox of Estill Springs, Brian G Cox and his wife,
Roseanna of Madison, AL and Jason B. Cox and his wife, Andrea of Charlotte,
NC, eight grandchildren and four great great grandchildren with one on the
way.

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Ingeborg Margarete Schluntz, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Sunday,
December 13, 2020 at her residence. No services are scheduled.

Mrs. Schluntz, a native of Berlin, Germany, was the daughter of the late
Herbert Borchers and Margarete Schulz. She worked for many years as the
assistant to the Director of Admissions for California State Hospital.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death son, Haltmut Schluntz
and sister, Margarete Hildebrandt.

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In his home in Manchester, TN, on the evening of December 12, 2020, Thomas
Ray “Tom” McDevitt joined with our Lord and Savior into eternal peace,
Comforted by the loving embrace of his ever-caring wife of 47 years, Donna.
Also by his side were his steadfast son, Jeremy, adoring daughter, Amy, and
attentive son-in-law, Tyler Hume. Mr. Tom passed at the age of 65 years, 10
months, and 6 days.

A brilliant computer technologist, Mr. Tom served in the United States Air
Force as a cryptographic technician from 1974 until 1982, traveling
extensively throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. After his
honorable service, he worked fir Motorola as a field service engineer.
Beloved for his wit, light-hearted and easy-going nature, Mr.Tom was known
for his storytelling and his love for Nascar and fishing.

 In addition to his loving wife, children and son-in-law, he is survived by
Amy and Tyler’s son, Kaden Hume, as well as his cherished dogs, Daisy and
Max, and Jeremy’s dog, Riley. Mr. Tom is preceded in death by his parents,
Ralph, and Bertha Wallin McDevitt, and his brother, Randy McDevitt.

As per Mr. Tom’s request, no funeral services will be held, however, a
celebration of his life and a memorial website will be scheduled for a
later date in his hometown of Ashville, NC.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Mr. Tom’s
honor, to the Fischer House at www.fischerhouse.org .

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the McDevitt family

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Jean Chilton, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
at her residence at the age of 85. Private services will be conducted.

Mrs. Chilton, a native of Bedford County, was the daughter of the late
Robert and Ruby Sons Glascoe. She enjoyed cooking, knitting and flowers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Thomas Chilton; son, Jerry Chilton; brothers, Buck and Aaron Glascoe; twin
sister, Irene Damron and sisters, Ruth Damron, Helen Harris and Christine
Smith.

Mrs. Chilton is survived by daughter, Dawn Willis and her husband, Thomas
of Tullahoma and brother, Ernie Glascoe and his wife, Daisy of Tullahoma.

Jerry Ray Taylor of Petersburg, passed this life on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the age of 56, surrounded by his loving family. No services are scheduled at this time.
Mr. Taylor was born in Brooksville, Florida to the late Wilburn and Betty Watson Taylor. He was a jack-of-all-trades and tinkered with anything that was put in front of him. He enjoyed his years as a truck driver and also enjoyed fishing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Carl Taylor, Diemer Taylor, and Buddy Taylor; sister, Louise Watson.
He is survived by daughters, Heather Marie Haroon (Nearchan) of Pulaski, Beth Leeann Suttles (Joey) of Indiana, Alisha Fay Lungren (Jason) of Indiana; brother, Harvey Watson of Fayetteville; sisters, Kathy Weston (Randy) of Petersburg and Mary Ellen Weston of Park City; and his eight grandchildren.
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Patricia Lynn Amos, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Wednesday, December
9, 2020 at her residence at the age of 73. Private services will be
conducted.

Mrs. Amos, a native of Coffee County, was the daughter of the late R D
Raines and the late Ella Virginia Beavers O’Dear. She attended school at
the Moore County school system in Lynchburg.  She loved reading, visiting
with her grandchildren, country music and her dog “Pooh”.  She also loved
celebrating holidays, going to bookstores and the library and eating at the
Ponderosa restaurant. Her family affectionately called her “Noona”.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Seleta
Johnson and children, Patricia Darlene Tankersley and Wendy Cordelia Evans.

Mrs. Amos is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jack J. Amos; children,
Carla (Tim) Michael, Kristy (Jeff) Ricco and Jack “Grady” Amos; sister,
Selena Keele; grandchildren, Cassie (Stephen) Welsh, Cody (Elizabeth)
Michael, C. J. (Sydney) Laster, Christina Laster, Alijah Amos, Josh
Tankersley, Justin (Michal) Tankersley, Quinton Tankersley, Corrie Saine,
Kassaundra Evans, Alyssa Evans and Collin Evans and twelve great
grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made in
her name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place,
Memphis, TN  38105-9959. Mrs. Amos supported them for many years.

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Crowell, Phillip Wayne “Phil”, of Wartrace, passed this life on Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Winchester at the age of 75. Phil was born in Lynchburg to the late Glen and Elizabeth Nicholson Crowell. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era and earned a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and a Bronze Star Medal. After his service, Phil went on to work as a truck driver and in other various positions at Jack Daniels. He was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and also served as the church clerk. In his younger years, Phil loved hunting, fishing and boating. He was also a skilled woodworker and loved to make log house style bird houses, which he gave away to friends and family. Phil never met a stranger and loved people in general. He had a great sense of humor and always enjoyed joking around and “aggravating” people and had many friends and neighbors that he truly cared for and loved dearly.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Wayne Crowell; one brother, Kenneth Crowell; and one sister, Vera Jean Ladd. Phil is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Crowell; one sister, Pat Talley and her husband Frank; one sister-in-law, Rosemary Ezell and her husband Melvin; numerous nieces and nephews; he and Linda’s best friends, Vondie and Shirley Costner; and his beloved dog and best buddy, Tristan. Due to covid concerns and wanting to keep people safe, the family held a private graveside service with Pastor Mark Nunley officiating.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ward, Walter Howard “Sonny”, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, December 11th, 2020 at Life Care Center at the age of 87. Mr. Ward was born in El Dorado, Arkansas to the late Otis and Maggie Gray Ward. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict and went on to work as an associate engineer at AEDC. Mr. Ward was also a member of Faith Lutheran Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ward was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Ann Murphy Ward; one daughter, Cathy Ann Ward; and his half-sister, Sara. He is survived by his son, Eric Christopher Ward and his wife Janine Marie Hall Ward, and one grandson, Devin Finley Ward all of Missoula, Montana. No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 101 Bragg Circle, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.