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Mrs. Demetria Manalo, age 69, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, April 1, 2010, at her home after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be Monday April 5, 2010 at 3:00 PM at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Chaplain Robert L. bush will officiate.

Daughters Maria Laneer of Shelbyville, Teresa Bleau London, England, Ann Marie Bees of Shelbyville, Dorothy Klein of Shelbyville. Sons: Abraham Manalo Philippine Islands and Arthur Manalo Philippine Islands.

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Mr. Elias “George” Triphon, age 80, of Shelbyville, died Friday, April 2, 2010, at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Father Nicholas Harbatis will officiate. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.

He was born September 18, 1929, in Sacramento, California, to the late George John and Margaret Malarois Triphon. He was a graduate of the Harvard Business School and The University of

California at Berkeley and was a self employed real-estate developer in California. He was a veteran of the United States Army stationed at the Pentagon in strategic intelligence. He also held membership in the Rotary Club in La Jolla, California, enjoyed the Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration, was a Mason, Ahepa, and a Toastmaster. He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church and also attended Edgemont Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Jean Mauldin Triphon, of Shelbyville; a son, Fred Neidermyer, and his wife Suzanne, of Poway, California with their daughter Madison and son Harrison. A daughter, Tammy Johnson, and her husband Carlyle, of Shelbyville and two daughters Natalie and Chelsea. A daughter Mindy Craig, and her husband Bill, of Carrollton, Georgia and a son Nicholas, and daughter Carmen. And a brother, John Triphon, of Glendale, California and sister, Daphne Triphon, of La Jolla, California.

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Infant Jazmin Lashay Parker died Thursday, April 1, 2010, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro.

Memorial service will be 6 PM Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Belleview Missionary Baptist Church. Reverend Timothy Wright will be eulogist.

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Mr. Deshaun Anthony Williams, age 21, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, April 1, 2010, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Timothy Wright will officiate.

He was born September 29, 1988, in Detroit, Michigan, to James Henry Harvey, of Detroit, Michigan and Lorra Ann Williams Bell, of Shelbyville. He was a former chef having worked with Joe Gordon and Tony Thompson at Riverbend Country Club. He was a member of Belleview Missionary Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Dejuan and Quan Williams, both of Shelbyville; grandfather, Theodore Williams, of Petersburg.

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Mrs. Georgia Lee Patterson Allen, age 71, of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Heritage Medical Center.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Per her request, her remains were cremated.

She was born May 10, 1938, in Lincoln County, to the late Archie Riley Patterson and Flora Mae Mims Patterson, She was a retired Correctional Officer with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Department.

She is survived by two sons, Del Allen and Richard Allen, both of Petersburg; a daughter, Karen Ladd, and her husband Robert, of Murfreesboro; two sisters, Sarah Jean Simmons, of Huntsville, Alabama, and Barbara Doreen Sullivan, of Winchester Springs, in Franklin County; five grandchildren, Erin Bowden, Dane Allen, Devin Allen, Grey Ladd, and Karlyn Ladd; two great grandchildren, Hunter Allen and Anzlei Bowden.

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Mr. Warren Arnold Shepherd, Jr., age 80, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center in Shelbyville, TN.

Funeral service will be 6 PM Friday, April 16, 2010, at First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Stephen Caine officiating. Visitation will be 4-6 PM Friday at the church. Graveside service will be 10 AM Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Born October 20, 1929, in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, to the late Warren Arnold and Myrtle Arlene Andreas Shepherd, Sr, he grew up in Roselle Park, NJ where he met his wife. Warren was a graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology with a bachelor of mechanical engineering degree in 1951. He moved from New Jersey with his family in 1974 to Shelbyville to assume the position of plant manager with Stanley Tools. He retired from Stanley after working for the company for 45 years. His passions included his grandchildren, flying, boating. fishing and water sports, and raising cattle. He was a member of the Lions Club and the First Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruth Urban Shepherd, of Shelbyville; three daughters, Dana Shepherd Tumpowsky, and her husband William, of Park City, Utah; Dawn Shepherd, of Birmingham, Alabama; and Doreen Shepherd McBee, and her husband, Stan, of Shelbyville; a brother, Bruce Shepherd and his wife Sandra, of North Carolina; and six grandchildren: Sarah, David, Matthew, Morgan, Molly, and Emily.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church.

Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Mrs. Jean Jennette, age 76, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Ron Dewitt will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.

She was born November 28, 1933, in Bedford County, to the late J.T. and Monnie Ozell Fears Sawyer. She was retired from Shelbyville Central High School and attended Hurricane Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Shirley Sawyer, Edmond “Fuzzy” Sawyer, and William Lee Sawyer, and a sister, Wilma Buchanan.

She is survived by a son, Avery Henry, of Shelbyville, and two daughters, Patricia Green and Regina Bomar, and her husband, Don, all of Shelbyville; two brothers, Terrace Sawyer, of Winchester, and Pete Sawyer, of Shelbyville; a sister, Bernice Shelton, of Murfreesboro; six grandchildren, Kevin Green, and his wife Christie, Sharon Patterson, and her husband Jackie, Danny Bellew, Erica James, and her husband B.J., Kyle Henry and Amanda Prosser, and her husband Chris; three great grandchildren, Thea Patterson, Jason Patterson, and McKenzie Columbia.

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Mr. Charles E. Finch, age 72, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, April 15, 2010, at his home after an extended illness.

He was born July 30, 1937, in Anniston, Alabama, to the late Willie V. and Lillian Smith Finch. He was a butcher in Kansas City before moving to Tennessee, where he was retired from Square D Manufacturing in Smyrna.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mabel Moses, Nellie Wilkins, and Frances Watkins.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Parker Finch, of Shelbyville; seven children, Charles Kirby Finch and Matthew Finch, both of Kansas; five daughters, Kathy Finch, Judy Finch, Teresa Rangel, Vicki White, and Rhonda Johnson, all of Kansas; two brothers, Jerry Finch, of Ohatchee, Alabama, and Edward Finch, of Anniston, Alabama; a sister, Linda Bawek, of Smyrna; thirty grandchildren.

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Mr. Henry Tipton “Tip” Thompson, age 89, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Christian Care Center of Bedford County.

Funeral services will be 1 PM Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Bryan Elliott will officiate. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.

He was born July 25, 1920, in Bedford County, to the late Robert Kerry and Maggie Moore Thompson. He was longtime owner/operator of Tip Thompson’s Menswear not only serving Shelbyville and Bedford County, but numerous out of state customers. He was known for his personal service to all who shopped with him. Tip’s store was a favorite with guests attending the Tennessee Waling Horse Celebration.

He was an Army Air Corp veteran of World War II, a 60 year member of the Shelbyville Rotary Club, and a Paul Harris Fellow. He was inducted in the Rotary History and Heritage International Hall of Fame. He was a founding member of Riverbend Country Club and a Deacon and member of First Christian Church.

Golf occupied his leisure time for many years. Playing golf then turned to gardening and working in his yard.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Kerry, (R.K.) Thompson, and a sister Mary Elizabeth Williams.

He is survived by a his wife, Becky Nichols Thompson, of Shelbyville, a brother, William Morton “Bill” Thompson, and his wife Naomi, of Shelbyville, and a sister, Dorothy Ann Wheelon, of California.

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Mr. Merlin Howard Housch, age 85, of the Flat Creek Community, died Monday, April 19, 2010, at Heritage Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 3 PM Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. David Mosley will officiate and burial will follow in Rose Bank Cemetery in Flat Creek.

He was born May 5, 1924, in Madison, Alabama, to the late Toby and Clara Andrews Housch. He was retired from Cal Gas and a member of the Mimosa Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Wanda Jane Warren Housch, of Shelbyville; five sons, Kenneth Housch, and his wife Sandra, of Shelbyville, David Housch, and his wife Betty, of Shelbyville, Howard Housch, and his wife Robin, of Murfreesboro, Norman Housch, of Shelbyville, and Paul Housch and his wife Kay, of Hermitage; a daughter, Kay Wortham, and her husband Doug, of Shelbyville; a brother, Robert Housch, and his wife Mildred, of Montgomery, Alabama; thirteen grandchildren, Jeanie, Kenny, Charles, Whit, Leslie, Carrie, Dianna, Paige, Reagan, Tyler, Connor, Daniel, and Blake; thirteen great grandchildren.

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Marcia entered into the Arms of the Lord, with the comfort and loving support of her family, on March 29, 2010, after a short battle with cancer. Marcia was preceded in death by her beloved husband Spike Tenpenny.

Known throughout Ojai and Ventura County in her life’s calling as a full-time Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother to her six children, two foster children, twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Marcia was born March 13, 1933, a birth date she shares with her first-born granddaughter Rachel, in Valley City, North Dakota, and grew up in Iowa Falls, Iowa. After high school Marcia attended the University of Northern Iowa. Upon completing a semester of college Marcia moved to southern California. Encouraged by family friends, Marcia joined the Navy as a WAVE, with her stunning natural beauty; Marcia wore her uniform proudly and was very active in the various roles of her military service.

While stationed at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida, Marcia caught the eye of a young, handsome sailor by the name of Dorris Ray Tenpenny “Spike” of Wartrace Tennessee, and not long after they were married. Both Spike and Marcia were honorably discharged from the Navy in 1955 and were married for 53 years.

Marcia and Spike headed west to southern California setting roots in Torrance. While raising their six children in Torrance, they stumbled upon the beautiful Ojai Valley. After many weekend visits, with all six children in tow, they made the permanent move to Ojai in 1969.

Marcia was a full-time mother, feeling blessed in being able to raise her family in the beauty and rural splendor of the Topa Topa Mountains and the Ojai Valley. She quickly came to be known as a true “Rice Roader Mom” to any and all the many friends who frequented the Tenpenny house. If you were hungry or just needed a place to hang out, “Momma T” accommodated all and rejoiced in her full nest.

As her family grew, Marcia was a regular fixture at all the various sporting events her children participated in. She was known for her zealous cheering of her children, and their many friends that participated with them. The zeal for cheering carried into the next generation as Marcia encouraged and attended the many sporting events of all her grandchildren.

Marcia’s greatest gift was that of being a mother. For many years Marcia used her nurturing ways, caring for premature infants, providing the loving embrace and the important human contact needed by these babies. Marcia’s beautiful singing voice graced the church choir for many years. Her voice also provided an even deeper gift, as she used it to soothe and comfort the little preemies she so lovingly cared for.

Another of her many gifts was her pen and letter writing. Every Christmas card, letter or note one received from Marcia was hand-written displaying her beautiful long hand, keeping everyone connected. Truly a lost art that Marcia was known for and a treasure to keep.

Marcia is preceded in death by her identical twin great-granddaughters Aubrey and Ellie Crawford.

Marcia is survived by her six children: Tom and Leigh Tenpenny of Paso Robles; Stan and Clara Tenpenny and David Tenpenny all of Ojai; Rachel and Bart Mathews of Ventura; Becky and Louie Hurak of Ojai; and Cary Tenpenny of Minden, Nevada. Grandchildren are Johnathan Tenpenny and Jessica Barbito; Rachel Crawford and husband Kirk, Rebecca McCurnin and husband Jess; Crystal Tenpenny; Beau, Jake and Travis Mathews; Kassidy and Kambria Tenpenny; Heath and Chance Hurak. Great-grandchildren are Dustin Crawford, Annella Jean and Leah Rae McCurnin. Marcia is also survived by her loving and only sister Shirley Washington along with brother-in-law John and nephews Jim, Gary and Stuart Washington.

Marcia loved her family and enjoyed the great miracle of gardening. She spent every spring preparing and then planting her garden, often sharing the harvest with friends.

Marcia enjoyed her friends in Ojai and has many lifelong friends and family in Iowa and Tennessee.

With her journey here on earth at an end, Marcia will be welcomed into the “great reunion” with those she loved and missed that have gone before her.

A service in her Memory will be held at the Ojai Community Church, April 10^th, 2010, at 10:30 am, officiated by Pastor Leonard DeWitt. A reception will be held at the church.

Final internment will be in Shelbyville, Tennessee, where Marcia will be laid to rest next to her husband and sailor Dorris Ray Tenpenny “Spike”.

Graveside service Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Willow Mount Cemetery. Military honors provided by the United States Navy.

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Mrs. Frances Manus Lynn, age 99, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at Christian Care Center of Bedford County.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. David Mosley and Jeff Smith will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery.

Visitation will be 12 noon until service time Thursday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.

She was born October 17, 1910, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to the late Charlie and Burley Taylor Manus. She was retired from Uniroyal and a member of Southside Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie S. Lynn in 1979, and sister, Beatrice Goad.

She is survived by two daughters, Rosalee Brown, and Nellie Schomaker, both of Shelbyville; a brother, James Manus, of Decherd; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

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Mrs. Anna Rae Burke, age 61, of Tullahoma, formerly of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at Harton Regional Medical Center.

Memorial Service will be 1 PM Friday, April 30, 2010, at Blessed Hope Pentecostal Church in Tullahoma.

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Mrs. Peggy Billingsley Simmons, age 87, of Shelbyville died Friday, April 30, 2010, at The Heart Remembers.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at Bell Buckle United Methodist Church. Reverend David Adams will officiate, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

She was born July 23, 1922, in Winona, Mississippi, to the late DeWitt and Elizabeth McMillan Billingsley. She was co-owner of Simmons L P Gas, and Simmons Custom Rod and Tackle. She was also a Scout Leader, held membership in the Red hat Society, and was a baseball scorekeeper. She was a faithful member of Bell Buckle United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Simmons, in 2003, a granddaughter, Mary Margaret Simmons, and a brother, DeVotie Billingsley.

She is survived by two sons, Kenny Simmons, and his wife Sharon, of Cordova, Tennessee, and Jimmy Simmons, and his wife Melissa, of Shelbyville; five grandchildren, Steve Simmons, and his wife Leann, Blake Simmons, and his wife Courtenay, Angie Simmons, Joey Simmons, and his wife Blair, Josh Simmons, and his wife Carrie Brooke; eight great grandchildren, Alexcis Simmons, Slayde Simmons, Gage Huffman, Zoe Huffman, Nate Simmons, Turner Simmons, Connor Simmons, and Parker Simmons.

Memorials may be made the Caregiver Relief Program of Bedford County, P.O. Box 584, Shelbyville, TN 37162

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