NANCY FAYE O'NEAL HEMPHILL, age 67 of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at The Waters at Winchester following an extended illness. Mrs. Hemphill was born in Jasper, Ala. on January 13, 1951, to the late Coleman Winston O'Neal and Emma Louise Cross O'Neal.  She was a member of the Decherd United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Hemphill was a music teacher at the Walton Middle School in DeFuniak Springs, Fla., She also taught at several private schools and was employed at the Baptist Association in the Music Dept. in Fla., She was an officer in the Salvation Army at Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, Activities Director at Gulf Coast Convalescent Home.  Mrs. Hemphill was Grand Musician for the Order of the Amaranth, Inc. two years, Worthy Matron of the Order of the Amaranth, Inc. two times and Past Worthy Matron for the Order of the Eastern Star, Winchester Chapter 196.

Mrs. Hemphill was preceded in death by her brothers; Fred David Carroll, Jr., Dewy Roland O'Neal and sisters; Patricia Ann O'Neal Malouf, and Betty Jo Webb.  She is survived by her husband, Charles Hemphill of Winchester, Tenn., Daughter, Jenifer Howland and husband, Gerald of Manchester, son, Daniel Brannon of Freeport, Fla., Grandchildren; Bradley Brannon of Ill., EmaLae Howland of Chattanooga, Tenn., Coleman Charles Howland of Manchester, Sisters;  Martha Turner of Good water, Ala., Arlene Castleberry, Manchester. Brothers; Bill Pruden of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Martin O'Neal of Sylacauga, Ala., Thomas O'Neal of Elijay, Ga.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 20, in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Pastor David Rash and Rev. and Mrs. Bratton and Faye Tucker, officiating.  Visitation with the family is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. prior to the service on Saturday at 2:00.