Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Richard "Dick" Franks
Visitation: Saturday, April 19, 2003
Richard Ray Franks, age 79 of Tullahoma, died Friday, April 18, 2003 at the Manchester Healthcare Center. Visitation with the family will be from 5pm until 7pm, Saturday, April 19 at the Tullahoma Funeral Home. Cryptside services will be conducted at 2:00pm, Sunday, April 20 at the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Bill Starnes & Jim Beaty officiating.
Mr. Franks was born on April 12, 1924 in Akron, Ohio the son of the late Ray L. Franks and Irene Honeywell Franks. He attended Braden's Military Academy at Cornwell on the Hudson, New York and also the Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
Mr. Franks served in World War II with the 264th Engineer Combat Battalion in the European Theater of Operation from 1943 until April of 1946. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge & was assigned to the French Moroccan Red Letter Outfit, then participated in the Central European and Rhineland campaigns. He received the EAME Theater ribbon with 2 bronze stars and also the Purple Heart Medal.
Mr. Franks graduated from the University of Akron with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and began working for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Phoenix, Arizona. He came to AEDC in 1956 where he was Manager of the Test Operations Branch, Large Rocket Facility with Sverdrup Technology, Inc. from 1963 until 1970. In March 1970 he became Manager of the J-Testing Operations Branch, Engine Test Facility and retired in January of 1985. Mr. Franks was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church in Tullahoma, was a Charter member of the National Management Association, the Tennessee and Ohio Society of Professional Engineers and was Past President of the Tullahoma Chapter of the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers. He served 12 years on the Advisory Board of the AEDC Officers Club, was Chairman of the Tullahoma Housing Authority from 1983 until 1991 and served on the Board of Contact Lifeline from 1993 until 1995.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Franks was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Wolf Franks who died in 2001. His survivors are:
1 SON & DAUGHTER-IN-LAW - Rick & Sharon Eberle Franks of Manchester, Tn.
1 DAUGHTER & SON-IN-LAW - Sherry & Rich Bove of Philadelphia, PA.
1 SISTER - Evelyn McCune of Topeka, Kansas
2 GRANDCHILDREN - Lindsey Wells & Ray Franks
4 STEP-GRANDCHILDREN - Carly, Sammie, Zack & Nick Bove
THE FAMILY ASKS THAT MEMORIAL DONATIONS BE MADE TO THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN TULLAHOMA OR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION.
ARRANGEMENTS BY TULLAHOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Jamie Lee Cyree
Visitation: Wednesday, July 24, 2002
Mr. Cyree was born in Tullahoma the son of the late James Cyree and Beverly Baker Hargrove of Tullahoma who survives. In addition to his mother he is survived by:
Step Father - Roy Hargrove of Tullahoma
Son - James Lee Cyree of Tullahoma
2 Daughters - Shilo & Chelsea Cyree of Tullahoma
1 Sister - Charlene (Keith) Brinkley of Tullahoma
Sisters-in-Law - Mindy & Nichole Cyree-Tullahoma
Several Nephews & 1 Niece
Grandparents - Sadie Baxter of Tullahoma; Joe Baxter of Tullahoma; Adle Cyree of Tullahoma
Robert Branch
Visitation: Tuesday, January 7, 2003
Funeral Services for Robert Branch, age 73 of Tullahoma will be conducted at 2:00pm, Wednesday, January 8, from the Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Mr. Branch died Sunday at Harton Hospital in Tullahoma. Visitation with the family will be from 5pm till 9pm, Tuesday at Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Mr. Branch is survived by:
HIS WIFE - Catherine Grant Branch of Tullahoma
2 SONS - Robert Gary Branch of Tullahoma; Gregory Keith (Sheryl) Branch of Tullahoma
2 SISTERS - Christine Stahl of Winchester; Freda (Harold) Limbaugh of Winchester
3 BROTHERS - J.C. (Lerah) Branch of Winchester; Alton (Liz) Branch of Lexie Crossroads; Wayne (Mary) Branch of Old Hickory
FIVE GRANDCHILDREN
FOUR GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
Mr. Branch was born in Moore County, Tennessee the son of the late John and Annie Patterson Branch. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Chicago and was a US Army Veteran. Mr Branch was a member of the American Legion in Winchester. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Cecil, Claude and Paul Branch, and by an infant great grandson, Austin Cole Hindman. ARRANGEMENTS BY TULLAHOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Peter MacGregor
Peter MacGregor of Tullahoma, born Tuesday, October 28, 1919, died Friday, September 6, 2002 at Harton Regional Hospital.He is preceded in death by his parents Peter and Janet MacGregor. Mr. MacGregor was born in Glasgow, Scotland. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.
Dillon Wayne Hodges, Sr.
Visitation: Monday, May 5, 2003
Funeral Services for Dillon Wayne Hodges, Sr., age 60 of Tullahoma will be conducted at 10:00am, Tuesday, May 6, from the Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel with David Wall officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olivet cemetery in Franklin County. Mr. Hodges died Sunday morning at Harton Hospital. Visitation with the family will be from 4pm till 9pm, Monday at Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Mr. Hodges is survived by:
HIS WIFE - Kristy Hodges of Tullahoma
TWO SONS - Wayne Hodges, Jr of Tullahoma; Mark Hodges of Estill Springs
SIX GRANDCHILDREN
ONE GREAT GRANDCHILD
Mr. Hodges was born in New Market, Alabama the son of the late Harrison Monroe Hodges and Nola Frances Preston Hodges. He was a Butcher with the former Big Star Grocery Store in Tullahoma and was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. In addition to his parents was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Maureen Hodges. ARRANGEMENTS BY TULLAHOMA FUNERAL HOME.
Robert "Bob" Rees
Visitation: Friday, January 17, 2003
Funeral Services for Robert Lynn Rees, age 50 of Tullahoma will be conducted at 11:00am, Friday, January 17, at the First Baptist Church in Tullahoma with Dr. J. Herbert Hester, Thurman Mullins and James Chandler officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Shelbyville. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be John Howell, Taylor Bettis, Jim Chandler, Thurman Mullins, Wayne Bomar, Carl Halfacre and Steve Wright. Mr. Rees died Sunday at his home in Tullahoma. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00am, Friday until service time at First Baptist Church.
Mr. Rees is survived by:
HIS WIFE - Sandy P. Rees of Tullahoma
1 STEP DAUGHTER - Meghan Poole of Tullahoma
HIS PARENTS - Clyde & Wilma Rees of Shelbyville
2 SISTERS - Marilyn Cross of Columbia, TN; Anne Messick of Shelbyville
1 BROTHER - Larry Rees of Louisville, Ky
SEVERAL NIECES & NEPHEWS
Mr. Rees was born in Shelbyville, Tennessee the son of Clyde K and Wilma Pierce Rees of Shelbyville who survive. He was formerly the Park Superintendant at Tim's Ford State Park and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Tullahoma. Mr. Rees was a Graduate of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, was a member of the Winchester Lions Club, the American Diabetes Club, the Park Rangers Association and the Nashville Emmaus Society. He was preceded in death by a brother, Davis Rees. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, THE FAMILY ASKS THAT MEMORIAL DONATIONS BE MADE TO THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION OR THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION. ARRANGEMENTS BY TULLAHOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Wilburn E. George, Sr.
Visitation: Monday, September 23, 2002
Funeral Services for Wilburn Edwin George, Sr., age 76 of Tullahoma will be conducted at 10:00am, Tuesday, September 24 at the St. Paul's Catholic Church with Father John Kirk officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 7pm, Monday, September 23 at Tullahoma Funeral Home. Mr. George died Friday at his home in Tullahoma.
Mr. George was born in Cozahome, Arkansas the son of the late Albert and Gladys Darby George. He retired from Sverdrup in 1988 where he was an Electrical Engineer and was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Tullahoma and served on the Board of Directors at the church. Mr. George was also the past president of the Amateur Ham Radio Club, was a member of the Professional Engineer's Society, and the Knights of Columbus . He started the Church Basketball League for girls, was a Babe Ruth Baseball Coach, was a tutor for the Tullahoma High School Football Players, and was a student at Motlow State Community College in 1997. Mr. George was the Captain of the Memphis State Football Team from 1948-1949, and graduated from Oklahoma State University. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was recalled for duty during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Leo George and by a sister, Marie Dozier. His survivors are:
His wife - Barbara Barnes George of Tullahoma
4 children - Wilburn E. George, Jr of Tullahoma; Teresa George Warren & her husband James of Washington DC; Gwyn George Van Winkle & husband, David of Tullahoma; Robert George & wife Bridgett of Tullahoma
2 sisters - Vivian George of Memphis; Betty Gilmore of Tulsa, Oklahoma
8 grandchildren - Caitlin George, James & Tommy Warren, David "Greek" VanWinkle, Luke VanWinkle, Johnathon Hershman, Megan Hershman & Sean Hershman
ARRANGEMENTS BY TULLAHOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC. (931)455-4567
Ella Thomas
Visitation: Sunday, February 2, 2003
Funeral Services for Ella Mabelene Thomas, age 71, of Lewisburg will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 3, 2003, from the Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Richard Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Maplewood cemetery. Mrs. Thomas died Monday at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 till 9:00 Sunday evening at Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Mrs. Thomas is survived by:
Husband - Richard Thomas of Lewisburg
2 Daughters - Patricia Thomas of Royston, GA; Deborah Bartlett of Murfreesboro
3 Sons - Jerry Prince of Columbia; David Prince of Nashville; Rick Blackburn of Nashville
2 Stepchildren - Jerry Campbell of Winchester; Gayle Haywood of Estill Springs
4 Brothers - Leonard Blackburn of Lynchburg; Rogers Blackburn of Nashville; Billy Joe Blackburn of Nashville; Sonny Blackburn of Lynchburg
2 Sisters - Lorene Phillips of Nashville; Marie Gross of Nashville
11 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren
Mrs. Thomas was born in Tullahoma, TN and is the daughter of the late Walter and Annie Mae Cannon Blackburn. She was a member of the Parkview Baptist Church in Lewisburg & a retired District Manager with Hershey Manufacturing. She is also preceded in death by a step son, Ricky Thomas.
Albert Sudberry
Visitation: Friday, October 11, 2002
Funeral Services for Albert Sudberry, age 92 of Tullahoma will be conducted at 11:00am, Saturday, October 12, from the Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Philip Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Mr. Sudberry died Thursday morning at Sunbridge of Winchester. Visitation with the family will be from 5pm till 9pm, Friday at Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Mr. Sudberry is survived by:
2 DAUGHTERS - Dora Smith of Estill Springs; Phyllis Broadrick of Tullahoma
6 Grandchildren
16 Great Grandchildren
2 Great Great Grandchildren
Mr. Sudberry was born in Bedford County, Tennessee the son of the late Horace Edgar Sudberry and Bettis Malissie Overcast Sudberry. He was retired from GENESCO in Tullahoma and was a member of the Grundy Street Church of Christ in Tullahoma. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Mae Sudberry who died in March of this year, and by 2 sons, Albert J. Sudberry and Bobby Sudberry. ARRANGEMENTS BY TULLAHOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Coy Wayne Ulmer
Visitation: Saturday, August 24, 2002
Mr. Ulmer died Thursday, August 22 at Life Care Center. He was a Moore County native and was a member of the Tree of Life Fellowship Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph & Mary Cannon Ulmer, son, Coy W. Ulmer Jr., brother, Marty Ulmer and sister, Angie Franklin. He is survived by his wife, Pat Ulmer, 4 daughters, Patty Pioth, Avon Duer, Darlene Stevens, & Rebecca Taylor, 2 brothers, Ralph and Jamie Ulmer, 3 sisters, Jewel Lowhorn, Dorothy West & Wilma Ulmer, 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren.
Elisha L. "Dick" Bates
Visitation: Thursday, February 6, 2003
Funeral services for Elisha Lee "Dick" Bates, age 90 of Tullahoma will be conducted at 1:00pm, Friday, February 7 at the Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Pennington and Rev. David Wall officiating. Burial will follow in the Hurricane cemetery in Moore County. Visitation with the family will be from 5 pm till 9pm, Thursday at Tullahoma Funeral Home. Mr. Bates died Tuesday evening at Harton Hospital.
Mr. Bates was born in Moore County, Tennessee the son of the late Dave and Maggie Anderton Bates. He was retired from the US Army with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served during World War II and the Korean War, receiving various decorations and medals to include the A/Def Service Ribbon, the East African M.E. Service Ribbon with 2 bronze service stars, The Bronze Star Medal, the Korean Service Medal with 2 silver stars, the National Defense Service Medal, the U.S. Service Medal, the A.C. Medal, and the CIB Combat Infantry Badge (Korea 38th Regiment). Mr. Bates was a member of the Wesley Heights United Methodist Church in Tullahoma. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Farmer Bates, by 1 son, Richard Bates, and by 1 brother, James Bates. His survivors are:
1 Daughter - Jeanne Brown of Tullahoma
2 Step Daughters - Dawn (Tim) Robinson Crain of Louisville, KY; Amy D. (Jim) Thomas of Tullahoma
3 Step Sons - Stephen (Sandra) Robinson of Columbia, TN; Ben M. (Brenda) Robinson of Murfreesboro; Scott (Tina) Robinson of Tullahoma
3 Sisters - Flossie Bates, Gracie Bates & Ruby Ashton of Moore County, TN
1 Brother - Lacy (Renate) Bates of Manchester
4 grandchildren - Josh Bates of Tullahoma; Kimberly Bates of Jacksonville, FL; Andy & Greg Hellmich of Chicago, Illinois
22 Step Grandchildren, Several great grandchildren & step great grandchildren
ARRANGEMENTS BY TULLAHOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Florrie Sadler Durrett
Service: Tuesday, November 26, 2002
Funeral Services for Florrie Sadler Durrett, age 85 of Tullahoma will be conducted at 10am, Tuesday, Nov. 26, from the Graveside at Rose Hill Mausoleum with Pastor Libby Manning officiating. Entombment will follow. Mrs. Durrett died Monday morning at her home at Kings Manor in Tullahoma following an extended illness.
Mrs. Durrett is survived by:
Daughter & Son-in-Law - Judith Crouch & David Pickering of Tullahoma
Grandsons - Jack, James, Judd & Matheny, Richard Crouch
Great Grandchildren - Myles, Connor, Ann Elizabeth, Abigail & Aulden Matheny.
Nieces - Wanda Watkins & Brenda Vaughan
Nephews - Randall & Michael Gunn
Mrs. Durrett was born in Petersburg, Virginia the daughter of the late Percy A. and Lena Ricks Sadler. She was the widow of Hamlin G. Durrett who died in 199 and was a retired federal employee and DAR member. She moved to Tullahoma in 1990 with her husband after living most of her life in Petersburg, Virginia. She attended the Trinity Lutheran Church in Tullahoma and in her later years often enjoyed worshiping at the First Presbyterian Church in Tullahoma with her friend, Irby Lightner. For those who desire, the family suggests memorial donations to the Hospice of the Highland Rim, Inc. Arrangements by Tullahoma Funeral Home, Inc.
