Sheri O'Neal, Partner, Manager, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Sheri serves as Manager/Partner of Coffee County Funeral Chapel. She grew up in Hickman County, Tennessee beginning her career at McDonald Funeral Home in Centerville, Tennessee. She attended Jefferson State College in Birmingham, Alabama where she graduated with Honors receiving an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Mortuary Science. She received her National Board Certificate in March 1989 and has been a practicing funeral director and embalmer for over twenty years. Sheri also is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Alabama. She is married to Gregory M. O’Neal of Winchester and has two step-children, Carrie O’Neal Tinsley and Gregory O’Neal and a granddaughter, Sarah Seaton Tinsley and a grandson, Charlie Tate Tinsley. Sheri is a member of Christ The King Anglican Church in Winchester, Tennessee where she and Greg reside with their black lab, Sophie and their English Springer Spaniel puppy, Maggie.

Tim Kilgore, Partner, Funeral Director & Embalmer

Tim was raised and educated in the Manchester City Schools and Coffee County School system.  He graduated from John A. Gupton College in 1979 and has been a licensed funeral director, embalmer and life insurance agent for over 32 years.  He is the son of LaVoy Kilgore of Manchester and the late Colleen Kilgore who died in 1986.  Tim started his career at the Manchester Funeral Home and later bought the Tullahoma Funeral Home from Horace and Carolyn Jacobs.  He is now an partner/owner of Manchester Funeral Home, Coffee County Funeral Chapel, Tullahoma Funeral Home and Manchester Crematory.  Tim resides in the upstairs apartment at Manchester Funeral Home.

Kathy Brock

Licensed Insurance Agent & Pre Need Counselor

Mrs. Kathy Brock and her husband moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Manchester in 2006. Kathy retired from a 30 year career in healthcare administration. After a year of playing with her grandchildren, Kathy joined Coffee County Funeral Chapel and Manchester Funeral Home as a Licensed Insurance Agent and Pre-Need Advisor. In 2008, Kathy received certification as a Grief Recovery Specialist and now conducts Grief Support Meetings as well as Grief Recovery Programs in Manchester and Tullahoma. Kathy is a member of First Baptist Church in Manchester, active in the local chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, and volunteers at local nursing homes and Good Samaritan. Kathy and her husband, Larry, have two children and five grandchildren.

Mildred Dunn

Non Licensed Funeral Assistant

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

Juanita Brown

Non Licensed Funeral Assistant

Juanita resides in Manchester, Tennessee with her husband, Garland, where they have lived since 1972. She graduated from MTSU with a degree in Education. Her retirement from the Coffee County School System ended her enjoyable thirty-eight years in 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.

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.

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 13years having served as President for the past 4 years.

Riley Medford

Non Licensed Funeral Assistant

Mr. Medford is a life long native of Coffee County.  He retired from Batesville Casket Company after 32 years of service.  Riley is an United States Veteran of the Air Force, and a member of the First Bastist Church in Manchester.  He has been married to his lovely wife, Delores, for 35 years.  He loves to play golf and ride his scooter.  Riley works at both Coffee County Funeral Chapel and Manchester Funeral Home and enjoys helping the families we serve.

Helen Merrill

Non Licensed Funeral Assistant

Helen is a native of Coffee County. She is a 1951 graduate of Coffee County 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.

Ray Powers

Non Licensed Funeral Assistant

Ray Powers,who is a Coffee County native, has been married to the former Frances Gold Powers 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 Veteran 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.

Courtney Hise

Courtney graduated from John A. Gupton College in Nashville, TN in November of 2012 and is currently serving her apprenticeship as a Funeral Director and Embalmer.  She is a native of Manchester, Tennessee, and attends First Baptist Church.  She is the daughter of Steve and Dianne Hise, also of Manchester, and has one brother, Jeremy.