Obituaries for November 14-21, 2009

Written by Chip Ramsey | 23 November 2009

Juanita Frances ‘Granny Bill’ Blackburn
Funeral services for Juanita Frances Blackburn, affectionately known as Granny “Bill” by her family, age 79 of Christiana, TN will be conducted Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 12 pm at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Brother Danny Anderson officiating. Burial will follow at Burks Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5:00-9:00 PM at the funeral home.
Mrs. Blackburn passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. She was born February 24, 1930 in Shelbyville, Tennessee the daughter of the late Bennett and Bertha Driver. Mrs. Blackburn enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family, gardening, and taking pictures. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Ross Blackburn, a son, Terry Blackburn, and a brother, Baby Gail.
She is survived by three sons, Richard (Glenda) Blackburn, Ronnie (Tracy) Blackburn, and Teddy (Dewana) Blackburn all of Manchester; five daughters, Birdie (Jeff) Bush, Becky (Brent) Carter, Charlotte (Jim) Crawford, all of Manchester, Brenda (Roger) Shelton of Wartrace, Lois Griffin, and Sandra (Edward) Anderson both of Christiana; five brothers, Tom Driver of Beechgrove, Huey Driver of Houston, TX, Bill Driver, Gary Driver, and Dale Driver all of Murfreesboro; two sisters, Marie Nippers of Beechgrove, and Faye Vaughn of Manchester; 30 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and loving friends.
Online condolences may be made at www.coffeecountyfuneralchapel.com. COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

Janice Marie Corcilius
Memorial services for Janice Marie Corcilius, age 58, were conducted Friday, November 19, 2009 at 5 pm at Coffee County Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Corcilius passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the Medical Center of Manchester.  She was born February 11, 1951 in St. Joe, Missouri the daughter of Mary Perryman and the late Gene Perryman.  She enjoyed fishing and hunting and gardening with her lovely flowers and plants.  She loved spending time spoiling her grandchildren and was a member of the Catholic faith. 
In addition to her father, Gene Perryman she is preceded in death by her husband, John James Corcilius and two brothers, Terry and Everett Perryman. 
Survivors include three children, Daniel Corcilius of Wyoming, Mamie Corcilius of Estill Springs and Melissa Wiseman also of Wyoming; eight grandchildren, Jordan, Veronica, Jackie, Jonathan, Angelica, Desarae, Jessica and Matthew; two sisters, Sue Alverado and Theresa Conde both of Loveland, Colorado and numerous nieces, nephews and loving friends.
On line condolences may be made at www.coffeecountyfuneralchapel.com. Coffee County Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

T.J. Limbaugh
TJ Limbaugh, age 87 went home on Friday, November 13, 2009 at Stones River Hospital, Woodbury, TN from an extended illness.  He was born June 27, 1922 in Winchester, TN to the late Arlie J. and Mary Chasteen Limbaugh.  His parents and his stepmother Manda Limbaugh of Tullahoma and his granddaughter, Melanie Roberts preceded him in death.  TJ was a Veteran of World War II Pacific campaign; having served in the U.S. Army from 1942 - 1946.  He was a member of American Legion Post 141 and a member of Goosepond United Methodist Church.
On January 28, 1947 he began his life with his wife of 62 years, Connie Opal Byford Limbaugh who survives.  They have five children: Charles E. Limbaugh of Manchester, TN., Robert E. (Vicki) Limbaugh of Bridgeton, Missouri, Barbara J. (Larry D) Davis of Bradyville, TN, Debra L. (Billy) Roberts of Crestview, Florida, James D. (Kim) Limbaugh of Norfolk, VA. He is also survived by his brothers Owen (Juanita) Limbaugh of Las Vegas and Wayne (Beth) Limbaugh of Tullahoma and his sisters Margie Limbaugh, Evelyn Woods, and Bernice Fields all of California.
He was blessed with 12 Grandchildren, 5 Step Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren, and 13 Step Great Grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12:00 Noon  at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Dr. Seyler officiating. Burial followed at Cherry Cemetery with Military Honors. The family received friends Sunday evening from 5-8 pm at the funeral home. 
On line condolences may be made at www.coffeecountyfuneralchapel.com. Coffee County Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.




Sadie Mae Baxter
Sadie Mae Whipple Baxter, age 75, of Tullahoma, passed away Sunday at Harton Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Coffee County and a daughter of the late Millard “Red” and Opal Frame Whipple. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Wayne Baxter, two sons, Johnny Baker and Terry Bryant, two grandsons, Tracy Ray Wimbly and Jamie Cyree, and one son-in-law, James Cyree. She was a retired press operator and was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Baxter is survived by one daughter, Beverly Cyree of Tullahoma, three sons, Davis and Carole Baker of Tullahoma, Roger and Gwen Smith of Tullahoma, and Ralph Bryant of Tullahoma, one daughter-in-law, Gwen Baker, one sister, Agnes Lyon of Yucca Valley, CA., one brother, Harry Whipple of Estill Springs, 24 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, niece and caretaker, Melanie Kim Heller, and her dog, Sadie Mae.
Visitation with the family was Monday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Tullahoma Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 pm in the Chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Kesey officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.tullahomafuneralhome.com. 
Tullahoma Funeral Home is in charge arrangements.

Roger Goodman
Roger Goodman, age 73 of Tullahoma passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at Life Care Center in Tullahoma. He was born September 21, 1936 in Johnson City, NY. He was the adopted son of the late Harry and Helen Taft Goodman and was a retired truck driver.
Roger is survived by his wife Ann Goodman; his children Michele Andrea (James) Tolon of Salisbury NC and Korey Goodman of Tullahoma; step-children Kelly Ann (Cody)Young of Norwood, CO, Kimberly Ann (Lee) Baggett of Tullahoma, Kevin (Peggy)Romaine of Brownwood, TX, Chris (Ellen) Romaine of Binghamton, NY and a host of loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and other loving family.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Tullahoma Funeral Home and online condolences may be left for the family at www.tullahomafuneralhome.com.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is in charge arrangements.

James Parson
Funeral services for Mr. James Charlie Parson, age 76 of Manchester, were conducted at 1 pm, Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Manchester Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial followed in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.  Visitation with the Parson family was from 5-9 pm, Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Manchester Funeral Home.  Mr. Parson passed away on Wednesday morning at Medical Center of Manchester.
Mr. Parson was born in Sewanee, TN, the son of the late Calvin and Katie Gilliam Parson.  In earlier years, he worked in maintenance at UTSI.  He is survived by his wife, Mary Katherine Relford Parson; three sons, James (Melissa) Parson, Charles Parson, and Mark Parson, all of Manchester; two daughters, Linda McMahan of Manchester and Melissa Hill of Tullahoma; one brother, Robert L. Parson of Hillsboro; four sisters, Sarah Cope and Katherine Hill of Sewanee, Annie May Green of Scotts Hill, TN and Judy Moore of Decaturville, TN; ten grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at www.manchesterfuneralhome.com
ARRANGEMENTS BY MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME (931)728-3505

Mary Cunningham-Wright
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Cunningham Wright, age 92 of Manchester were conducted at 1 pm, Wednesday, November 18 at the Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ralph Hart officiating.  Burial followed in the Manchester City Cemetery.  Visitation with the Wright family was from 5 pm until 8 pm, Tuesday at Manchester Funeral Home.  Mrs. Wright passed this life Sunday, November 15 at the Baptist Hospital in Nashville.
Mrs. Wright was born in Rutherford County, Tennessee the daughter of the late John Henry William Newton Cunningham and Bertha Harrell Cunningham.  She was a homemaker and was a member of the Red Hill Church of Christ. Mrs. Wright was also a former member of the Southside Church of Christ and the Home Demonstration Club. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Franklin Wright who died in 1981, by a daughter, Mary Wanda Taylor, by two sisters, Mattie McLaurine and Annie Harris, and by two brothers, Henry and Joe Cunningham. Mrs. Wright is survived by: one son- Newton (Sharron) Wright of Manchester, one son-in-law, Chuck (Martha) Taylor of Manchester, four grandchildren- Karen (Craig) Taylor Tennant, Edward Newton (Pam) Wright, Derrick (Sonya) Taylor and Sarena Wright, seven great grandchildren, one great great grandchild.
Online condolences can be made at www.manchesterfuneralhome.com.
ARRANGEMENTS BY MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME