All Obituaries

Mary Frances Brantley of Manchester, TN was born April 11, 1925 in Mt. Pisgah, Giles County, TN. She was the daughter of the late Reverend Oscar Pitman Gentry and Mary Florilla Ensor Gentry.  A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, she departed this life on April 24, 2024 in Manchester, TN at the age of 99 years. She is survived by 3 children, Martha V. “Vicky” Brantley of Nashville, TN, John French Brantley, III  (Chris)  of Knoxville,...

Terry Johnston, 62, of Manchester TN, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on April 22, 2024, after a long battle with Cancer. Terry Johnston was born on February 26, 1962, to Curtis Leo Jarvis and Mary Ann Jarvis in Aurora IL, where she grew up and started a family. She was a loving wife to Robert Polidoro and devoted mother to her 3 children Heidi, Destiny, and Tiffany. Terry Johnston had a knack for cooking and baking, her homemade dishes...

Robert Albert Bajar, age 84 of Manchester, formerly of Florida, was born in Cliffside Park, NJ, on February 19, 1940, to the late Alois and Helen Bajar. He was a firefighter for the state of New Jersey until his retirement. Robert was an avid baseball card collector and enjoyed watching Major League Baseball, especially the Florida Marlins. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Barbara Bajar; sons, Todd Bajar and his wife, Kathy, and Robert Bajar, Jr. and his wife, Lisa;...

Nickey Lee Shelton, age 75 of Manchester, was born on February 25, 1949, in Woodbury, TN, to the late Lester and Bessie Shelton. He was a paver operator for the state of Tennessee for Rutherford County until his retirement. Nickey enjoyed riding around in his truck, and before his declining health, turkey hunting. In addition to his parents, Lester and Bessie, Nickey is preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy Lee Shelton, son, Rusty Lee Shelton, brother, Jerry Lee Shelton, and sisters,...

Barbara Ann Neeley Trammell, age 81 of Manchester, was born on November 11, 1942, to the late Sherman and Julia Irene Qualls, in Manchester. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Barbara enjoyed flower gardening and cooking, and she was a cancer survivor for many years. In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her brother, Charles Qualls. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Roy Lee Trammell; sons, Terry Layne Neeley (Rebecca), and Layne Neeley, Jr.;...

Ms. Rose Marie Brock, age 63 of Manchester, was born in Casey, IL. On October 31, 1960, to the late Alonzo Jones and Margaret VanScyoc. She was a homemaker and attended the Shepherd’s House Church in Tullahoma. Rose enjoyed gardening, especially flowers, and she was known as a great landscaper. She was a music lover and lover of animals, especially her dog, “Mocha”, but her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to...

Treva Irene Bundy, age 77, of Morrison, TN, passed away at her residence on April 6th, 2024. She was born on February 9th, 1947 to parents Charles and Mary Mahaffa in Coffee County, TN. She is preceded by her father, Charles James Mahaffa; mother, Mary Margarette Elam; husband, Donald Paul Bundy; and brother, James Michael Mahaffa. She is survived by her son, Bradley Lee Bundy; daughter, Bridgett Renea Bundy; brother, Horace Rayford Mahaffa; grandchildren, Justin Lee Morrison, Layla Renae...

Stephen Douglas Lynn, age 54, departed this life Friday, April 5, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. Stephen was a longtime resident of Coffee County.Stephen was born to Katherine Moore Lynn and WB Lynn on October 28, 1969. After graduating Coffee County Central High School he attended what is now called TCAT in McMinnville. Shortly there after, he married Natalie Elrod.Stephen is survived by his wife of 28 years, Natalie Elrod Lynn, his son, Lucas William Lynn, his brother-in-law, Mike...

Gary Douglas Alford, age 83 of Manchester, TN passed from this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Unity Medical Center in Manchester. He was born on February 2, 1941, to the late Marion Houston and Edith Peary Alford in HooDoo, TN. Gary served his country in the United States, enlisting in October 1959, at the age of 17. When Gary returned home from the service, he began doing excavation work and started his own transportation company called A1 Transport. In addition to his parents, Gary is...

Daniel Lee Glanzman, age 58 of Manchester, was born on September 15, 1965, in Trenton, MI, to the late Donald Irvin and Donna Marie Glanzman, Sr. He was a machinist for MicroTech in Tullahoma, and he enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, boating and water skiing. Daniel is survived by his daughter, Amanda “A.J” Glanzman,son, Austin Robison, grandchildren, Olivia and Mikki, brothers, Donald Glanzman Jr., Dale Glanzman and his wife, Michele, and David Glanzman, several nieces, nephews...