All Obituaries

Patsy Marie Condra was born in Mancelona, Michigan on September 10, 1944 to Richard and Dorothy Wellman. She was the oldest of three children. She married Morris Edward Condra in 1961 and together they built a happy and faith-filled life. They raised four children; Christine (Jeff) Cox, Kevin (Tammy) Condra, Dawn (Dale) Willis, and Larry (Davina) Wellman. They were blessed with seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and countless others who loved them. Her family remembers her as a...

Long-time Manchester resident Edwina Smith West died Wednesday at Morning Point Senior Living Center in Franklin, Tennessee. She was 91. Visitation with the family will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday at The Church @ 117 in Manchester. A graveside service will follow at Concord Cemetery in Tullahoma with Ray Marcrom officiating. Mrs. West was born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to Hall Marie May Smith and Wiley Edward Smith. She attended Lawrence County schools. She was the widow of...

Janie "Claudette" Ingram, age, 83, of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed from this life surrounded by loved ones, from a short illness, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She was born July 21, 1939, in Manchester, to the late Emma E. and William C. Ingram. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, James E. Ingram. Claudette is survived by son, Shane (Kem) Felix; daughter, Sherri (Bobby) Wright; 4 grandsons, Jessie Harden; Ronald Harden, Jr.; Nick Felix, Madison, TN;...

Mr. William Ryland Horne, Jr., age 93 of Manchester, formerly of California, was born on April 29, 1929, in Richmond, VA, to the late William and Alice Horne. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force until his retirement. After his military career, Mr. Horne was a chemist for the Chino Besson Water Department in CA until his retirement. Mr. Horne passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Autumn Oaks in Manchester after an extended illness. Cremation was chosen and there...

Mrs. Gina Swoape, age 56 of Manchester passed away Friday at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She was born in Manchester, Tennessee to the late William McCormick and Geraldine Vincent.  Mrs. Swoape worked for many years at Yorozu in Manchester.  In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Button and Billy McCormick and 2 sisters, Tammy Stratton and Julie Trammell. Mrs. Swoape is survived by her husband, Ralph Swoape, son, Joshua Swoape(Katie),...

Ms. Mary Louise VanCamp, age 85 of Winchester, formerly of Manchester, was born in Hopewell, AL, to the late James and Ethel Lambert Chupp. She was a loving housewife and mother, and an avid reader of the Bible. Ms. Mary and her late husband, William, helped Pastor Bill Owens start two churches; one in Cowan, and one in Franklin, TN. Ms. Mary was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Estill Springs, TN. In addition to her parents and her husband, Ms. Mary is preceded in death by her only...

Ms. Julie Dynak-Potoeski, age 72 of Tullahoma, was born on October 27, 1950, to the late Adolf and Grace Turgeon, in Chicopee, Massachusetts. She was a CNA at Morning Point in Tullahoma, before her retirement, and she was a member of the Church of Christ at Cedar Lane in Tullahoma. Ms. Julie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, being outside, talking to neighbors, learning about the Egyptian afterlife beliefs, and growing roses. While she lived in Pennsylvania, Ms. Julie was an EMS...

Mr. Winfred Aaron Duke, age 83, passed peacefully in his sleep Saturday, March 11th, 2023. Mr. Duke was born February 1st, 1940, in Coffee County, TN, to the late Willie and Ruth Duke.   Mr. Duke was a native of Coffee County and member of Main Street Church of Christ. Winfred was retired from the Coffee County School System after working for over 40 years. He enjoyed farming, working at Coffee County Funeral Chapel and Manchester Funeral Home, and owning and operating Barton...

Mr. Vergil Jackson, age 88 of Manchester, was born in Moulton, AL, on September 19, 1934, to the late Johnnie and Arrie Jackson. Before his retirement, he was the custodian at the Tullahoma High School. Mr. Jackson was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Manchester, and he enjoyed watching tennis, spending time with his grandchildren, and watching family members at sporting events. In addition to his parents, Mr. Jackson is preceded in death by his wife, Juliette Jackson, who...

 Marvin was born in Coolspring Township to David and Florence (Nowatzke) Novak. He assisted on the family dairy farm until graduating from Elston high school and entering the U.S. Army. After receiving an honorable discharge he returned to Michigan City where he learned HVAC and worked in that trade for many years. He also worked for Michigan City Area Schools before becoming a union Pipefitter, from where he retired in 2008. After retiring he enjoyed farming, gardening, antiquing, and...