Manchester Funeral Home

Tim Kilgore

General Manager/Owner, Licensed Funeral Director, Licensed Embalmer, Licensed Life Insurance Agent. Tim is the son of LaVoy Kilgore and the late Colleen Kilgore.  He is a 1977 graduate of Coffee County Central High School in Manchester and graduated from John A Gupton College in Nashville in 1979.  His career in the funeral industry has spanned over 30 years, working at Tullahoma Funeral Home, Memphis Funeral Home, Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, before coming back as an owner and manager of Manchester Funeral Home.  He is also affiliated with Coffee County Funeral Chapel in Manchester, our sister establishment.  Tim is a Certified Crematoligist, having completed training through CANA (Cremation Association of North America), of which he is also a member.  Tim lives in the upstairs residence at the funeral home.   

Foy Rigney

Assistant Manager, Licensed Funeral Director, Licensed Embalmer

Foy graduated from David Lipscomb College in 1968 with a BA degree in Bible. He then came home to Manchester and went into partnership with his father on the family farm. He is currently a part-time preacher at Mt. View Church of Christ and has served on the board of Short Mountain Youth Camp in Cannon County and Boyd Christian School in McMinnville. He joined Coffee County Funeral Chapel and Manchester Funeral Home family in 1993. He graduated from John A. Gupton School of Mortuary Science in Nashville, TN in 1998 where he received his license as Funeral Director and Embalmer. Foy is married to Charlene Mathis and they have two daughters, Ericka and Emily and two granddaughters, Tatum and Megan.

Gina Brasfield Thomas, Administrative Assistant

Gina Brasfield Thomas, Administrative Assistant

Gina is a native of Manchester and is married to Billy Thomas. 

Dennis Payne, Insurance Agent/Pre Need

Dennis Payne, Pre Need

Dennis is a native of Manchester and is married to the former Karen Frye Payne.  Dennis started working with Manchester Funeral Home in 2012, acquiring his life insurance license with the State of Tennessee.  Dennis will be in charge of the Pre Need department at Manchester Funeral Home and will also be working as a non licensed funeral assistant. 

Mildred Dunn

Non Licensed Funeral Assistant

Mildred is a native of Coffee County having retired from Batesville Casket Company after 24 years of service. Mildred has a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Larry Dunn and two grandchildren. Mildred loves to travel and attends the Beans Creek Church of Christ.

Helen Merrill

Non Licensed Funeral Assistant

Helen is a native of Coffee County. She is a 1951 graduate of Central High School. She retired from First National Bank in Manchester after 40 years of service. She has two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Brad Brown and Linda and Robert Davidson, four grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Helen loves to travel and if you can catch her home, she loves to work outside in her yard. She attends the Beans Creek Church of Christ.

Garland Brown

1936-2011

Non Licensed Funeral Assistant

Garland is a lifetime resident of Coffee County. In 1972 he and hiswife, Juanita and their three children moved to Manchester whereGarland began his career in funeral service. In 1975 he joined thestaff of Manchester Funeral Home. He and Juanita attend the Main StreetChurch of Christ.  It is with regret that we announce the death of Garland on March 10, 2011 after a long battle with cancer.

Juanita Brown

Non Licensed Funeral Assistant

Juanita resides in Manchester, TN with her husband, Garland, where they have lived since 1972. She graduated from MTSU with a degree in Education. Her retirement from Coffee County School System ended her enjoyable thirty-eight years on the classroom. Juanita began working with the staff at Coffee County Funeral Chapel and Manchester Funeral Home in 2008. She and Garland attend Main Street Church of Christ. They have three children and seven adorable grandchildren.

O.D. Crosslin

Non Licensed Funeral Assistant

O. D. “Deloss” Crosslin has been employed with Coffee County Funeral Chapel and Manchester Funeral Home for over six years. He and his wife, Alta Trail Crosslin of 47 years have two children, Michael Crosslin and Dana Smith, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. O.D. was employed with AEDC from 1952 until his retirement in 1987. He and his family attend the Main Street Church of Christ.

H.D. Crosslin

Non Licensed Funeral Assistant

H.D. began his work in funeral service 8 1/2 years ago with Coffee County Funeral Chapel and Manchester Funeral Homes and enjoys it very much. He is a lifelong resident of Coffee County and is married to Doris Floyd Crosslin and they have one daughter and son-in-law and two grandchildren. H.D. has served on the Coffee County Fair Board for 13 years having served as President for the past 4 years.

Grady Cossey

Non Licensed Funeral Assistant

Grady has been employed with Coffee County Funeral Chapel and Manchester Funeral Home since 2007. Grady retired from Batesville Casket Company after many years of service. He is the primary caretaker of the White Rock Doves used for the “Memorial Dove Releases” offered exclusively by Coffee County Funeral Chapel, Manchester Funeral Home and Tullahoma Funeral Home. Grady has been instrumental in making this offering possible for the families we serve. One of Grady’s many hobbies is walking and bike riding.

Ray Powers

Non Licensed Funeral Assistant

Ray Powers, a Coffee County native, has been married to the former Frances Gold for the past 51 years. He is the father of two daughters, Rita and Linda, who also live in Manchester. He was a Korean War era volunteer who served three years, primarily in Japan. After service, he owned Ray Powers Jewelry and Gifts for over 40 years. Since retirement, he was worked as a volunteer assistant in the funeral business and continues to be available when needed. He is a life long member of the Methodist Faith.

Dwight Shelton

 Non-licensed Funeral Assistant