Tracy Lynn Coley was born in Davidson County, TN on December 30, 1969 to Ralph Martin Coley and Martha Jean Bowman Coley. Her mother, Martha, preceded her in death on March 27, 2005. Tracy was one of two siblings born to this union. Tracy loved life to the fullest. The sweet smile on her face would capture your heart. She was with Pacesetters for several years working with Lavon Driver at the Palace Care and Rehab. Tracy attended Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church with her mom, and loved going to Sunday school. She also enjoyed going to ballgames and watching her nephew, Jedediah and niece, Calamity Jane play ball. Tracy truly loved her time spent with them. Tracy has been in Cookeville working out of I.O.I. She volunteered three days a week at the Senior Citizens Center. Tracy loved going to scrapbooking classes every Wednesday and going to the Library to find recipes to add to her collection. She may have been small in size, but Tracy had a huge heart. Tracy loved being around people and all kinds of animals, especially cats. On Friday, March 1, 2013 the Lord called this special angel home. Tracy will be truly missed by her family and all those she touched in this world. Funeral services for Tracie Coley were conducted Monday morning at 11 am from the Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Elder Ricky Wilson officiating. Randy Freeman, Jim Fishburn, Steve Walker, Keith Garrett, Tim Eller, and Jimmy Craig served as Pallbearers. Interment followed in the Macon County Memorial Gardens. Tracy is survived by; Father, Ralph Coley of Hendersonville, TN, Brother, Marty Coley and wife Connie, Niece, Calamity Jane Coley, Nephew, Jedediah Coley all of Lafayette, TN.

James Thompson Hagan, 89, peacefully entered into eternal rest February 21, 2013 in his log cabin which be built when he was 82. Funeral Services for James Thompson Hagan will be conducted Wednesday afternoon, February 27, 2013 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs, TN with Elder Terry Austin and Elder Barry Armour officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Cemetery with full military honors by the Veterans Honor Guard in Cookeville, TN. Gary Vincent, Bobby Thomas, James Edgar Parkes, Elder Floyd Ferguson, Billy Wheeler, Danny Roark and Phillip Hix will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.  Fay Etheridge, Neil Dozier, Marty Pedigo, Teddy Bohanan, Tim Bohanan, Jeramiah Copas, Mark Hix and Randy Hagan will serve as active pallbearers. He was a wonderful husband to Emma who preceded him in death and a loving father and role model to Jean and Bill Austin of Tampa, Florida. James was born in Macon County to the late Chet and Norma Hagan and lived his whole life in Red Boiling Springs, TN. One of eight children, he is survived by Georgia Armour and his brother-in-law, Cortez Armour of Red Boiling Springs and his sister, Mildred Roark also of Red Boiling Springs. His sisters Alma Ruth Hix, Myrtle Bohanan and Gladys Vaughn along with brothers, Kenneth and Robert Hagan all preceded him in death. James served as a deacon and loyal supporter of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church for most of his life. He was a kind and giving person and believed in doing unto others as you would have them do unto you. He proudly served with the U. S. Army during WWII, where he was awarded an American Theater Ribbon, A European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 4 Bronze Service Stars, a Good conduct Medal and a World War II Victory Medal. Many people in and around Macon County are living in homes built by James. He loved his work and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with others. He was loved and respected and will be missed by all who had the opportunity to share his life.  

Mr. Olie Estes Harper was born in Lafayette, TN on July 15, 1915 to the late Walter B. Harper and Martha Emaline Meador Harper. Olie was one of twelve siblings born to this union. As a young man, Olie married the love of his life, Myrtle L. Perdue, and raised four children, Toney, Leslie, John, and Mary. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He worked as a Licensed Tree Surgeon for several years, before going into United States Army. Olie served in the Army from December 15, 1943 until January 23, 1946 during World War II. He was stationed with the 534th Engineers Boat and Shore Regiment. The ship that Olie served on was among the convoy that endured the famous typhoon that raged through the China Sea during the fall of 1945. Olie received the WWII Lapel Button and the WWII Victory Pin for his tour of duty. Olie went to work as an employee of Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation in May 1942. His career with Tri-County stretched over many departments during his years of service. Olie started climbing the ladder as Lineman, Foreman, Construction Superintendent, then Area Supervisor, until his retirement on December 31, 1977. Olie was a member of the Lafayette Masonic Lodge #543 F&AM receiving his Master Mason Degree on August 12, 1947; he also received his 50-year pin in 1997. Olie was also a member of the Scottish Rites KCCH, Eastern Star, Odd Fellows, and served as Master in 1970, 1975, and 1979. On September 29, 1986, Ms. Myrtle passed away. Besides his wife and parents, brothers, Joe Harper, Hollis Harper, Leslie Harper, Albert Harper, Sr., and Billy Wayne Harper, sisters, Ossie King, Elizabeth Blankenship, Bessie Hauskins, and Geneva Harper, also preceded him in death. Olie was a dedicated member and a Deacon of Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church.
On February 25, 2013, the Lord called his faithful servant home. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends, but our loss is Heaven’s gain. Mr. Olie is survived by; Sons, Tony Harper of Lafayette, Leslie and wife Wanda Harper of Nashville, John and wife Darlene Harper of Lafayette, and Daughter, Mary and husband Bill Miller of Scottsville, KY, Brother, Bob and wife Betty Harper of Somerset, KY, and Sister, Ida Willis of Hazel Park, Michigan Grandchildren, Angie Brown, Billy Joe Miller, Jackie Morel, Alison Reyna, Bryan Harper, Brad Harper, and Richie Harper, Great- Grandchildren, Brittany and Bethany Brown, Christopher Cregger, Kara Harper, Dylan Harper, Jaxson Leonard,  Micayla Harper, Serenity Harper, Ally Miller, and Dana Harper, Great-Great-Grandchild, Alayna Harper, And life-long friends, Pete Driver, and Jack Thomas Morgan

Elsie E. Lyle was born in Macon County, TN on July 3, 1923 to the late Joseph H. Lyle and Lillie B. Lyle. She was one of three siblings born to this union. Besides her parents, Grandparents Ransom Dillard, Martha Jane Dillard, Marshall Arron Lyle, Manerva Lyle, Brother Bethel Lyle, and Sister Lola B. Parrish also preceded Elsie in death. During her life, Elsie was mainly a homemaker, but did work a short time for Glen Donoho. Elsie was a very independent and intelligent woman who lived a simple life. She was an avid gardener, who would plant flowers anywhere she could. She was also a very committed journal writer, always keeping a journal nearby. Elsie was of the Methodist belief. On March 1, 2013 the Lord called Elsie home. She will be missed by her dear friends and loved ones. Funeral arrangements for Elsie Lyle were conducted on Sunday, March 3, at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Brother Keith Sircy officiating.  Eddie Blankenship, Randy East, Keith Scruggs, Dylan Gann, Phillip Smith, and Charles Bogle served as Pallbearers. Interment followed in the Haysville Cemetery. Elsie is survived by; a Nephew and Cousins, and many devoted Friends

Alexander Funeral Home, Directors, in charge of arrangements.

Talmadge Eurlee Overton, of Lafayette, was born in Macon County on July 5, 1933, one of nine children, to the late James “Herley” and Myra Maybell Minick Overton. He departed this life on February 15, 2013 at the age of 79 years. Funeral services for Talmadge Overton were conducted on Saturday, February 23, 2013 from the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with family members speaking. Interment with military honors followed in the Anderson & Son Memorial Park.  Pallbearers were Roger Overton, Barry Hawkins, Larry Overton, Alex Irkily, James Cox and Charles Overton. Talmadge graduated from Macon County High School in 1952 and was drafted into the US Army, serving active duty from 1953 to 1955 as a Military Policeman during the Korean Conflict. After serving, he attended Western Kentucky University and graduated with a BS in Education from Middle Tennessee State University. He began his teaching career with the Macon County Board of Education in 1959 and retired in 1995. He taught Science, Biology and World Geography at High School and Elementary grades. Prior to teaching, he worked at Genesco in Gallatin, TN and International Harvester in Indianapolis, IN. Talmadge was active in the local community, serving on the Macon County Commission, as Justice of the Peace and managing the local swimming pool in summers. After his retirement, he hosted two exchange students; Frank Schoenberger from Germany and Alex Irkily from the Ukraine. Both graduated from Macon County High School. During his retirement, he taught World Geography at Volunteer State Community College. He enjoyed spending time working in his garden, researching family genealogy, spending time with his family and friends, traveling around the world and offering free advice. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Johnnie Overton, James Overton, Darrell Overton, and C.T. Overton. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Kelley and Debbie Overton, Brentwood, TN, Seth and Joye Overton, Redding, CA; sisters and brother-in-law, Viola Estes, TX, Juanita Beasley, Westmoreland, TN, Dottie and Billie Joe Hawkins, Lafayette, TN; brother, David and Pat Overton, Lafayette, TN; sisters-in-law, Hortense Overton, Lillian Overton, both of Siloam Community, Catherine Overton, Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Katie Overton, Kelsie Overton, Kylie Overton, Madeline Overton, Cooper Overton, Asa Overton; several nieces and nephews.