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Edith Atchison,
age 91, died January 11, 2005, at Highland Manor. Born in Sumner County
on September 2, 1913, to the late Roy and Neely Belle Faulin. She is
survived by sons, Garry Atchison of Hartselle, Ala., and Ronny Atchison of
Nashville; grandchildren, Kevin Atchison and Brian Atchison of Portland;
sister, Mary Elizabeth Craigg of Orlando, Fla. Visitation will be 3 p.m.,
until 8 p.m., Thursday, January 13, 2005. Funeral service will be 1
p.m., Friday, January 14, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Rev. Robert Webster officiating. Pallbearers will be Wendell Perdue,
Willard Perdue, Brian Atchison, Kevin Atchison, Willard Handley, Bob West
and John Jordan (alt). Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
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Sherry Kay Baker,
age 50, of
Portland, died May 12, 2005. She is survived by her husband, Charles
Allen Baker of Portland; daughter, Renee Lewis of Portland; son, Michael
Todd Lewis of Gallatin; step daughter, Natasha Baker of Franklin, Ky.;
brother, Glen Woodard of Ashland City, Tenn.; three grandchildren.
Memorial service will be 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at Grace
Tabernacle. |
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Ronald Wayne Baldridge,
age 49, of Portland, died on April 7, 2005, at his residence. He was born
in Simpson County, Ky., on December 28, 1955, to Pearl McGee Baldridge and
the late Harris Wayne Baldridge. In addition to his mother, he is survived
by aunts, Louise Rogers of Logan County, Ky., Margaret Sears of Beech
Grove, Ind., Evelyn Roairke of Simpson County, Ky., and Betty Tapy of
Bowling Green, Ky.; uncle, Charles McGee of Simpson County, Ky.
Visitation will be 12 p.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, April 9, 2005, and 12
p.m., until funeral time on Sunday, April 10, 2005. Funeral service
will be 1 p.m., Sunday, April 10, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman
Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Blaine officiating. Interment will be at
Restlawn Memory Gardens. |
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James Elmer Barber,
age 83, of Portland, passed away November 16, 2005. Born in Sumner County
on June 24, 1922, to the late Charlie and Hattie Barber. He is survived by
his wife, Margaret Hester Barber of Portland; daughters, Connie (Edward)
Fitzpatrick of Portland, Donna (Wayne) Cardwell of Gallatin;
grandchildren, Eric Cardwell of Jackson, Tenn., Tim Kirkpatrick of
Gallatin; great grandchildren, Hayden and Alden Cardwell, and Jonah and
Caleb Kirkpatrick. Visitation will be 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday,
November 17, 2005, and 10 a.m., until funeral time on Friday.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Friday, November 18, 2005, at Wilkinson
& Wiseman Funeral Home with James Parker and Johnnie Tucker
officiating. Interment will be at Corinth Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
Bobby Ausbrooks, Robert Keen, Danny Keen, Barry Barber, Kenneth Whaley,
and Clyde Whaley. |
Otho
Wyndell Barry,
age 87, of Portland, passed away on April 19, 2005. Born in Robertson
County on April 5, 1918, to the late James Lucky and Rhoda Gautier Barry.
Mr. Barry was a retired farmer and a devoted, longtime member of Union
Chapel General Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59
years, Lorene Harper Barry. He is survived by nephews, Robert Ernest
(Myrna) Barry, Kenneth (Mona) Barry, Wayne (Sue) Barry, Donald (Martha
Sue) Barry; nieces, Helen Widick, Wanda (Bert) Smith, Sandra (Larry)
Jones; sister-in-law, Corinne Harper Groves; and several great nieces and
nephews. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 20,
2005, and 11 a.m., until funeral time, Thursday, April 21, 2005.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 21, 2005,
at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. David Harper and Bro.
Berlan Harper officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. His
nephews, along with Larry Lane and Steve Callis will serve as pallbearers. |
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Martha Ann Bennett,
age 64, of Portland, died on August 23, 2005, at Sumner Regional Medical
Center. She was born in Sumner County on February 22, 1941, to the late
Auburn and Bruna Hale. She is survived by daughters, Shelia (Jason)
McCoin of Portland, and Kendra Stevens (Randall) Andrews of Portland;
sons, Mark (Kim) Parrish of Portland, and Kenneth (Shelanie) Parrish of
Portland; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Robertson
of White House, and Aline Scruggs of Gallatin. Visitation will be 5 p.m.,
until 9 p.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2005, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m.,
Thursday, August 25, 2005, and 10 a.m., until funeral time on Friday.
Funeral service will be 4 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2005, at Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Biggs officiating. Interment will
be at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenny Parrish, Mark
Parrish, Donnie Hale, Randall Andrews, Jason McCoin, and Bobby Jean Hale. |
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Marguerite Ruth Bernard,
of Portland, died on January 25, 2005. She was born February 24, 1931, in
Detroit, Mich. She is survived by daughter, Rachel Scott of Mayfield, Ky.;
sons, Raymond Pitzen of Nashville, Richard Pitzen of Portland, Ronald
Pitzen of Auburn Hills, Mich., and Russell Bernard of White House;
brothers, Dan Bryant of Biloxi, Miss., and Jimmy Bryant of Michigan; 9
grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held 1
p.m., Friday, January 28, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral
Home. |
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Evelyn Imojean Best,
age 72, of Portland, passed away on December 31, 2005, at Skyline Medical
Center. Born in Westmoreland on June 11, 1933, to the late John and
Bessie Appleby. She is survived by her husband, Charles A. Best of
Portland; daughter, Quate Slucher of Portland; son, Charles A. Best, Jr.
of Apopka, Fla.; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Lillian
Miller of Bowling Green, Ky., Allene Ruby of Portland; brothers, Harlan
Appleby of Louisville, Ky., Melvin Appleby of Portland. Visitation will
be 12 noon until 9 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2006. Funeral service will
be 1 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Bro. Phillip Lamastus and Bro. Charles A. Best, Jr. officiating.
Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. |
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Infant Micah Nathaniel Bolding.
Graveside service will be at 3 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2005, at Old
Brush Cemetery. Survivor information unavailable at this time. |
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Bessie Ruliene Bradley, age 80,
of Portland, died June 16, 2005. Born in Macon County on May 24, 1925, to
the late Jasper and Emma Hauskins. She is survived by her husband, Billy
Bradley of Portland; daughter, Brenda (Ed) Bouillet of Nashville; son,
John E. Bradley of Portland; four grandchildren, Dustin Jody Cole of
Portland, Chase Bradley of Portland, Trey Brannon of Murfreesboro, Mary
Beth Best of Pleasant View; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Lassie
Houser of Westmoreland, Hassie Perdue of Westmoreland, Mildred Knight of
Madison, Betty Heath of Gallatin; brother, Genie Hauskins of
Westmoreland. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 8 p.m., Friday, June 17,
2005, and from 1 p.m., until 3 p.m., and 5 p.m., until 8 p.m., Saturday,
June 18, 2005. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Sunday, June 19, 2005,
at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with John Allen Graves officiating. Interment will be at Old Brush
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Houser, Myron Perdue, Jeff Hauskins,
Leon Hauskins, Kenneth Hauskins, Stanley Hauskins, Caleb Walker, and
Taylor Walker. |
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Charles Edwin Briley,
age 49, of Portland, died January 18, 2005. He was born in Sumner County
on July 16, 1955, to Herman and Elberta Briley. He is survived by his
mother, Elberta Maulden Briley of Portland; daughters, Holly Diana (Jeff)
McCloud of Portland, and Jessica Lynn Briley of Frankford, Ind.; brothers,
James Harold Briley of Indianapolis, Ind., Paul David Briley of Portland,
Billy Joe Briley of Portland; sister, Debra Faye Briley of Portland; 5
grandchildren. Visitation will begin on Thursday, January 20, 2005, after
5 p.m. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2005, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Pastor John Estrader
officiating. Interment will be at Shrum Cemetery in Macon County. Friends
and family will serve as pallbearers. |
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Elberta Briley,
age 70, of
Portland, died October 15, 2005, at Tennessee Christian Medical Center in
Portland. Born in Simpson County, Ky., on January 17, 1935, to the late
Ernest and Mary Maulden. She is survived by daughter, Debra Faye Briley
of Portland; sons, James Harold Briley of Avon, Ind., Billy Joe Briley of
Bethpage, and Paul David Briley of Portland; 7 grandchildren; 6 great
grandchildren; sisters, Sue Liggett of Portland, Mary Lou Perry of
Bethpage, Ada Wheeler of Portland, and Linda Rittenberry of Portland;
brothers, Dean Maulden of Portland, Robert Earl Maulden of Portland, and
Wayne Maulden of Greenwood, Ind. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Herman Briley, Jr.; son, Charles Edward
Briley; brother, J. Maulden. Visitation will be 12 p.m., until 9 p.m.,
Sunday, October 16, 2005, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, October 17,
2005. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2005, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Pastor John Estrada officiating.
Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. |
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Vernon E. Briley, age 89, of
Cottontown, died March 30, 2005, at his home. Mr. Briley was born in
Sumner County on January 15, 1916, to the late Thomas Walter and Elizabeth
Kirby Briley. He married Evelyn Cabler on July 27, 1940. He was a member
of Halltown General Baptist Church for over 50 years and served as a
deacon since 1958. He was awarded Master Workman in the General Baptist
Association. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and had been a member of Cherry
Mound Lodge for 64 years. He was the owner/operator of New Deal Tool and
Die that he began in 1953. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn
Cabler Briley of Cottontown; sons, Wayne (Ann) Briley of Cottontown and
Robert (Connie) Briley of Portland; 5 grandchildren; 7
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Estelle
Broadrick. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., Friday, April 1, 2005, with a
Masonic service at 7 p.m., Friday evening at the funeral home. Funeral
service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Halltown
General Baptist Church with Bro. Tim Williams, Bro. Robert Gilman, and
Bro. Victor Creasy officiating. Interment will be at Halltown Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chuck Briley, Barry Briley, Mike Briley, Roger Briley,
Clint Pitt, and John Bentle. Employees of New Deal Tool and Die will
serve as honorary pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to
Halltown Residential Home, 711 Halltown Rd., Portland, TN 37148. |
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Alford Lee Brown,
age 78, of Portland, died on February
2, 2005, at Tennessee Christian Medical Center in Portland. He was born
in Simpson County, Ky., on June 9, 1926, to the late Brady and Dora
Brown. He retired from Meyers Truck Casters. He is survived by his wife,
Georgia Livingston Brown of Portland; daughters, Betty Brown (Danny)
Richardson of Mt. Juliet, Darlene (Bill) Rush of Portland; brothers,
Thomas Brown, Jack Brown, Dale Brown, all of Portland; 5 grandchildren; 1
great-grandchild. Visitation will begin after 10 a.m., Thursday, February
3, 2005. Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, February, 4, 2005,
at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.
Interment will be at Halltown Cemetery. |
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Lois I. Brown, age 85, of
Portland, died March 26, 2005, at Westmoreland Care & Rehabilitation. Born
in Sumner County on November 8, 1919, to the late Riley and Viggie Boren.
She is survived by daughter, Vickie Brown (Bruce) Hunter of Portland; son,
Randall Brown of Portland; two grandchildren, Victoria Hunter of Mt.
Juliet, Tenn., and Erin Hunter of Portland; great-granddaughter that is on
the way and that she was so excited about. She was always a wonderful,
loving mother, dear friend and a true Christian example. Visitation will
be 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, March 28, 2005, and 9 a.m., until 11
a.m., Tuesday, March 92, 2005. Funeral service will be 11 a.m.,
Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro.
Clayton Hall officiating. Interment will be at Fairfield Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Donni Roach, Phil Hobdy, Ted Manning, Jim Calloway,
Kena Bradley, and Dale Keeling. Honorary pallbearers will be Otis Hobdy,
Jr., Heilon Kepley, Bobby White, Fred Perdue, and Floyd Jenkins. |
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Larry Wayne Butcher, Sr.,
of Kingston Springs, died May 17, 2005. Born in Davidson County on
December 17, 1944. He is survived by his daughter, Missy (Dale) Wix of
Portland; son, Larry Wayne (Shannon) Butcher, Jr., of Portland;
grandchildren, Collin Wix, Kobey Butcher, Karson Butcher; mother, Thelma
Palmer of White House; brothers, Jeff (Grace) Palmer of White House,
Darwin (Monica) Palmer of White House; sisters, Brenda (Gary) Lamberth of
White House, Marsha (David) Sherrill of White House. Graveside service
will be 3 p.m., Friday, May 20, 2005, at Restlawn Memory Gardens
with Rev. Greg McCoy officiating. Dale Wix, Gary Lamberth, Darwin Palmer,
Jeff Palmer, David Sherrill, and Ronnie Suttle will serve as pallbearers. |
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Byron
Dewayne Calvert,
age 63, of
Westmoreland, died on August 13, 2005, at his residence. Born in Sumner
County on April 12, 1942, to Frank and Leavie Calvert. He is survived by
his mother, Leavie Calvert of Westmoreland; sons, Ricky Calvert of
Adolphus, Ky., Kevin Calvert of Portland, Kenny Calvert of Portland,
Sandie Calvert of Hendersonville; daughter, Amanda Taylor of Portland;
brother, Ricky Calvert of Westmoreland; 12 grandchildren; 2 great
grandchildren. Preceded in death by father Frank Calvert; brother, Joe
Calvert, and nephew, Craig Calvert. Visitation will be 12 p.m., until 9
p.m., Sunday, August 14, 2005. Funeral service will be 10 a.m.,
Monday, August 15, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with
Betty Fishburn officiating. Interment will be at Rippy Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Calvert, Kenny Calvert, Kevin Calvert, Sandie
Calvert, Jessie Calvert, and Jeffery Calvert. |
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Rayburn Lester Carter,
age 71, of
Portland, died June 1, 2005, at Tennessee Christian Medical Center. Born
in Sumner County on March 15, 1934, to the late Robert and Pearlie Lee
Carter. Mr. Carter retired from M.P. Security. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Virginia Louise Franklin Carter. He is survived by son, Ricky
(Mary) Carter of Portland; daughters, Sindy Franklin of Scottsville, Ky.,
and Teresa Simpson of Portland; grandchildren, Vickie Eden, Daniel Ray,
Randall Ray, Jessica Carter, Jerry Lee White, Katie Carter, Elizabeth
Scott, Brenda Bacon and Tammy Ray; 12 great grandchildren; 1 great great
grandchild. Visitation will begin after 5 p.m., Thursday, June 2, 2005.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, June 4, 2005, at Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Howser officiating. Interment
will be at Neal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ron Miller, Ronnie Cook,
Nathan Cook, Daniel Ray, Jackie Carter, and William Reed. Honorary bearers
will be Randall Ray, David Reed, and Jerry Carter. |
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Marguerite Caudill, age 89, of Portland, passed away December
1, 2005, at Highland Manor. Born in Sumner County on November 29, 1916,
to the late Newt and Commie Carter. She was a member of the Portland Class
of 1934 District Championship Basketball team, and later played in the
Industrial League while employed by Genesco. She was a longtime member of
the Church of Christ, and she retired from The Farmers Bank after 25 years
of service. After retirement, she enjoyed spending her time caring and
loving her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, W. D.
Caudill. She is survived by her daughter, Sue (Ronnie) Ray of Gallatin;
her son, Bill (Charlotte) Caudill of Portland; grandchildren, Pat (Bonny)
Caudill of Smyrna, Tenn., (Roxanne) Caudill of Portland, Kim (Mike)
Meadows of Portland; great grandchildren, Alex, Max, and Cooper Meadows,
Brooklyn and Kaitlyn Caudill. Visitation will be 10 a.m., until 9 p.m.,
Friday, December 2, 2005. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday,
December 3, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment
at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
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Alvina L. Clark,
age 90, of Portland, died October 6, 2005, at Highland Manor. Born on
October 15, 1914, to the late Julius and Rosa Veeck. She is survived by
her daughter, Judy (Jim) Culpepper of White House; grandchildren, Lori
(Tom) Ballew of Moberly, Mo., Greg (Gayle) Culpepper of Thompsons Station,
Tenn.; great grandchildren, Adrienne Stack, Chrystal Ballew, Bailey
Culpepper, Taylor Culpepper. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 8 p.m.,
Saturday, October 8, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home, and 2
p.m., until funeral time on Sunday, October 9, 2005, at the church.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m., Sunday, October 9, 2005, at Highland
Seventh day Adventist Church with Pastor David Hartman and Pastor John
Watkins officiating. |
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Elizabeth J. Clark,
age 73, of Louisville, Ky., died August 31, 2005. She is survived by her
husband, J.D. Clark; son, John D. Clark; daughter, Cheryl D. Fluhr;
brothers, William Roscoe Lamberth, Jr., and Wayne Lamberth; grandchildren,
Sophie Baylee and Calie Clark. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 8 p.m.,
Friday, September 2, 2005. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday,
September 3, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment
at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
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Sadie May Cline,
age 89, of Portland, died May 11, 2005, at Sumner Regional Medical Center
in Gallatin. Born February 10, 1916, in Sumner County to the late Jim and
Effie Cline. Survived by daughters, Betty Fishburn of Adolphus, Ky.,
Martha (Bill) Perry of Adolphus, Ky., Patricia Perdue of Lafayette, Tenn.;
sons, Floyd (Ann) Cline of Bowling Green, Ky., Gilbert (Shirley) Cline of
Westmoreland, Tenn., Donald (Carol) Cline of Scottsville, Ky., Bobby Cline
of Westmoreland, Roger (Lee) Cline of Westmoreland, Timothy Cline of
Westmoreland; and son Bruce Cline; 25 grandchildren; 44 great
grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be 12 p.m.,
until 9 p.m., Thursday, May 12, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home,
and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, May, 13, 2005, at Faith Assembly
Pentecostal Church. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, May 14,
2005, at Faith Assembly Pentecostal Church with Bro. Eugene
Mayes and Bro. Earl Davis officiating. Interment will be at Fairfield
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Floyd Cline, Gilbert Cline, Donald Cline,
Bobby Cline, Roger Cline, and Timmy Cline. |
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William Elbridge Cline,
age 87, of
Portland, died May 28, 2005, at Highland Manor Nursing Home. Born in
Sumner County on October 13, 1917, to the late Luther and Georgia Cline.
He is survived by daughters, Jane (Dewel) Bullington of Portland, Sondra
(Jerry) Newman of Portland, Carolyn Taylor of Franklin, Ky.; sons, Harlon
Cline of Portland, Dickie (Brenda) Cline of Portland, Barry Cline of
Nashville, Bruce (Kristi) Cline of White House, Tony Cline of Miami, Fla.;
16 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; sisters Florene Mandrell of
Westmoreland, Joyce Tableman of Indianapolis, Ind., Barbara Dobbs of
Franklin, Ind.; brother, Max Cline of Louisville, Ky.; half sister, Sherry
Graves of Westmoreland; half brothers, Steven Cline of Bethpage, Danny
Cline of Nashville; stepsister, Regina Bradley of Indianapolis, Ind.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 30, 2005, at Fairfield
Methodist Church with Bro. Howard Welch and Bro. Larry Graves
officiating. Interment was at Fairfield Cemetery. |
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Alvin Lee Clubbs, Jr.,
age 44, of
Portland, died May 13, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Sumner
County on June 26, 1960, to Felicia Clubbs and the late Alvin Lee Clubbs.
He is survived by daughter, Bethany Graves of Portland; mother, Felicia
Clubbs; sisters, Lisa Durham and Joy Henson, both of Portland;
grandmother, Jesse Tucker of Lafayette, Tenn. Visitation will be 10 a.m.,
until 9 p.m., Saturday, May 14, 2005, and 10 a.m., until funeral time,
Sunday, May 15, 2005. Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m.,
Sunday, May 15, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro.
Jimmy Turner officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery.
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Gordon Lee Cole,
age 80, of Portland, died December 20, 2005, at his residence. Born in
Sumner County on August 15, 1925, to the late Alvin and Mary Cole. He is
survived by his wife, Marie Eaton Cole of Portland; daughters, Tammy
(Tommy) Cook of Cross Plains, and Amy (Mitchell) Ray of Gallatin;
grandchildren, Tommy Clowers, William Clowers, both of Cross Plains, Cole
Ray, Hannah Ray, both of Gallatin. Visitation will be 12 p.m., until 8
p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2005, and 11 a.m., until 2 p.m., Thursday,
December 22, 2005. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, December
22, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Carolyn Bingham and
Jim Hamilton officiating. Interment will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery. |
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Robert Miles Coleman,
age 83, of Portland, died May 8, 2005, at Vanderbilt Hospital. Born
December 13, 1921, in Virginia to the late Henry and Geneva Coleman. Mr.
Coleman worked for the City of Portland in the Parks Department. He served
in the U. S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Betty
Simpson Coleman of Portland; daughters, Karen (Cliff) Davis of
Hendersonville and Karalee (Bill) Phillips of Portland; 3 grandsons, Chad
Moody, J.R. Shire, and Christopher Lacey; sisters, Pat Moody, and Irene
Range, both of Virginia. Visitation will be Monday, May 9, 2005, from 2
p.m., until 8 p.m. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 10,
2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Rev. Robert
Webster officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
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Harold Goodwin Cornell,
age 32, of Hendersonville, died January 17, 2005. He was born in Africa
on December 2, 1972, to Clinton and Lois Cornell of Portland. In addition
to his parents, he is survived by wife, Rebecca Cornell of Hendersonville;
sisters, Christina Graves of Portland and Elizabeth Christian of Portland;
brothers, Earl Cornell of Antioch, Calif., and John Cornell of Portland.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2005, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Pastor David Hartman
officiating. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. |
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Vallie Earline Cron,
age
97, died January 10, 2005. Born in
Sumner
County on February 1, 1907, to
the late Henry and Maude Bell Kelley. Mrs. Cron began teaching in
Murfreesboro in 1927 and returned to
Sumner
County to teach in 1929. She
taught at Hollis Chapel, Buck Lodge, Fountain Head and Bush’s Chapel, and
she retired after 34 years of teaching. She retired from Oakmont
Elementary. She was a lifelong member of the
Church of
Christ. She touched the lives
of thousands of
Sumner
County students and remained
close friends with many throughout her life. She is survived by stepsons,
Billy Bradley of Portland and Samuel Cron of Gallatin; nephews, Hugh
Stewart and Farris Stewart, both of Portland; niece, Faye Jones of
Springfield; 3 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, great nephews
and great nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Bly
(1937), and Perkins Cron (husband of 53 years); daughter, Linda Elaine
Cron; sister, Hazel Kelly. Visitation will be
4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Tuesday, January 11,
2005. Funeral service will be
1 p.m., Wednesday, January 12,
2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Nathan
Knight officiating. Interment will be at
Old
Brush
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
James Wilson, Byron Wilson, Jerry Cron, Eddie Cron, Pat Meguiar, Doug
Brown, and Charlie Brewer. |
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Catherine Crowder,
age 76, of
Portland, died October 13, 2005, at
Vanderbilt
Medical
Center. She was born in
Sumner
County on November 20, 1928, to
the late Tommie and Clara Dobbs. She was a member of Fountain Head Church
of Christ and was a clerk at the Fountain Head post office till its
closing in 1958. She was a deeply devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by son, John Dennis (Jan) Crowder of Franklin, Tenn. ; two
grandchildren, Chris Crowder, and Greg Crowder, both of Franklin, Tenn.;
sisters, Lucille Shaub of Portland, and Dorothy Dennis
of Gallatin; several nieces and nephews. In addition
to her parents, Mrs. Crowder was preceded in death by her husband, J.H.
Crowder, her brother, Paul Dobbs and her sister, Ruth Withrow.
Visitation will be
2 p.m., until 8 p.m.,
Saturday, October 15, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home, and
1 p.m., until funeral time at
the church. Funeral service will be
2 p.m.,
Sunday, October 16, 2005, at Fountain Head Church of Christ with Mark
Hearn and John Dennis Crowder officiating. Interment will be at
Crestview
Memorial
Gardens. |
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Joyce Marie Culbreath,
age 43, of Portland, died December 19, 2005, at Sumner Regional Medical
Center. Born in Sumner County on November 7, 1962. She is survived by
her husband Mark Culbreath of Portland; sons, Tyler Culbreath of Portland,
and Brent Culbreath of Portland; sister, Sandra Lame of Portland;
brothers, Billy Lame of Portland, Bobby Lame of Portland; nephews, Dave
Culbreath, Jr., of Hendersonville, Daniel Culbreath, of Goodlettsville,
Kenneth Lame, of Portland, and Shane Lame, of Portland; nieces, Lisa
Hicks, of Memphis, Beth Pippin, of Portland, and Christy Culbreath, of
Goodlettsville. Visitation will be 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday,
December 20, 2005. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday,
December 21, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Bro. Clayton Hall and Bro. Robert Culbreath officiating.
Interment will be at Halltown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Shane Lame,
Kenneth Lame, Dave Culbreath, Jr., David Culbreath, Daniel Culbreath, and
Randy Gourley. |
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Carroll Wilson Dawkins,
Sr.,
age 75, of Portland, passed away November 9, 2005, at Tennessee Christian
Medical Center of Portland. He was born in Dublin, Ga., on December 5,
1929, to the late James and Leona Dawkins. He is survived by his wife,
Estelle Faircloth Dawkins; daughter, Connie (Wayne) Bishop of Portland;
sons, Carroll W. (Judy) Dawkins of Homestead, Fla., Keith (Debbie) Dawkins
of Florida City, Fla.; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brother,
James Dawkins of Georgia. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 8 p.m.,
Saturday, November 12, 2005. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m.,
Sunday, November 13, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.
Interment will be at Portland Memorial Gardens. |
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Elizabeth Odale Dickens,
age 95, of Portland, died July 5, 2005, at Highland Manor. She was born on
February 5, 1910, to the late Issac and Lelia Groves. She is survived by
her husband, Douglas Dickens of Portland; daughters, Eva Nell Groves of
Portland, Joy (James) Huggins of Clarksville; grandchildren; 3 great
grandchildren; sisters, Louise Poole of Franklin, Ky., Mary Harp of
Springfield. Visitation will be Thursday, July 7, 2005, from 3 p.m.,
until 9 p.m. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2005,
at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Anderson and
Bro. Tommy Conyer officiating. Interment will be at Restlawn Memory
Gardens. Pallbearers will be Larry Gentry, Michael Groves, Gene Groves,
Jason Overby, Clint Mead, and Jeff Carver. |
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Neda Merle Dix,
age 55, of Portland, died February 12, 2005, at North Crest Medical Center
in Springfield. Born June 23, 1949, in Christian County, Kentucky, to the
late Hansel and Esther Knight. She was a registered nurse. She is
survived by her husband, William D. Dix of Portland; daughter, Lydia Glenn
of Portland; sons, Sean Bond of Portland, Brett Bond of Hopkinsville, Ky.;
brothers, Danny Knight of Burnt Prairie, Ill., Stevy Knight of Elkton,
Ky.; aunt, Florence McKnight of Hopkinsville, Ky.; seven grandchildren.
Preceded in death by son, Jay Kristen Dix. Visitation will be noon until
9 p.m., Monday, February 14, 2005, and 11 a.m., until service time,
Tuesday, February 15, 2005. Funeral service will be 1 p.m.,
Tuesday, February 15, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Rev. Glenn Dyer officiating. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Sean Bond, Brett Bond, Philip Glenn, Danny Knight,
Stevy Knight and Brett A. Bond. Honorary pallbearers will be Doc Knight,
Jahn Knight, Josh Knight, Matthew Dyers, and Chris Bond. |
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George Eugene Dorris, age 88, of
Portland, died March 4, 2005, at Tennessee Christian Medical Center in
Portland. Born December 10, 1916, in Robertson County to the late Hurbert
and Jennie Dorris. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife,
Pearlie Mae Dorris of Portland; daughters, Shelby (Don) Johnson of
Portland, and Judy (Larry) Buntin of Portland; son, Mike (Pam) Dorris of
Auburn, Ky.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Eurdean Dorris. Visitation will
begin after 2 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2005. Funeral service will be
2:30 p.m., Sunday, March 6, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral
Home with Bro. Allen Johnson and Bro. Jimmy Turner officiating.
Interment will be at Old Fountain Head Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allen
Johnson, Mickey Buntin, Derrick Dorris, Clint Heath, Andy Harrell, and
James Grissom. |
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Marie Dorris,
age 82, of Portland, died December 17, 2005. Born in Sumner County on
October 10, 1923, to the late Marshall and Annie Johnson. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Lawrence Dorris. She is survived by sons, Jerry
(Darlene) Dorris of Portland, and Ronnie (Nancy) Dorris of Portland; 4
grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren;
brother, Marshall Dean Johnson of Gallatin; sister, Frances Aldridge of
Peoria, Ill. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 5 p.m., Sunday, December 18,
2005. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Monday, December 19, 2005, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Rev. Gordon Meadors officiating.
Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Barber,
Bobby Moore, Darrell Sisco, Tommy Key, Paul Neal, and Shawn Dorris. |
Leska
Louise Durrett,
age 85, of
Cottontown, passed away Monday, November 7, 2005, at Tennessee Christian
Medical Center of Portland. She was born in Robertson County on June 9,
1920, to the late Lercie and Lovella Lane. She is survived by her
husband, Melvin Leon Durrett; daughter, Sherrill (Mike) Petitt; son, Terry
(Joyce) Durrett, all of Cottontown; 6 grandchildren, Keith Petitt, Chris
Petitt, Cary Petitt, Jeffery Petitt, Jana Durrett, and Jody Durrett; 6
great grandchildren, Kristy Petitt, Eric Petitt, Melanie Petitt, Summer
Petitt, Alyson Petitt, and Emily Petitt; brothers, Darden Lane, Johnce
Lane, L.D. Lane, Scottie Lane, Dan Lane, and Frank Lane; sisters, Nancye
Burgess, Peggy Henley, Laura Freeland, and Joyce Bishop. Visitation will
be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, November 8, 2005, and 10 a.m., until 9
p.m., Wednesday, November 9, 2005. Funeral service will be 2 p.m.,
Thursday, November 10, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with
Lowell Harris officiating. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in
White House. |
Gladys
Louise Fair, age 80, passed away on April 1, 2005, at Sumner
Regional Medical Center in Gallatin. She was born in Sumner County on
September 13, 1924, to the late Orl and Carrie White. Mrs. Fair was a
member of the Portland Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by sons,
Charles (Vickie) Fair of Columbus, O., Ronald (Edith) Fair of Logan, O.,
Donald (Jo) Fair of Pataskala, O., Patrick Fair of Portland; special
nephew, Philip (Relda) and children Eddie, Geoff and Amanda Ausbrooks;
grandsons, Bobbe, Joe, Brian, Brent, and Casey; granddaughter, Courtney;
brothers, Jack White, Bill White, Bob White, Joe Kenneth White; sister,
Margaret Maulden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Fair;
brother Jake White; sister Barbara Ausbrooks; grandson, Timothy Fair.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Sunday, April 3, 2005, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Rich Cook officiating.
Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rick Maulden,
Eddie Felts, Brad Keith, Donny Fair, Bobby White, DeWayne Ausbrooks. |
Ruth
Finn,
80, of Portland,
was born on October 17, 1924, in Sumner County, and passed away after an
extended illness on August 10, 2005, at Tennessee Christian Medical
Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Eddie Mae
Cook; sister, Mable Jones, and son, Rick Finn. She is survived by her
husband, Pete Finn of Portland; daughter, Wanna (Mike) Foster of
Smithville; sons, Bill (Sandra) Finn of Nashville, and Hank (Kim) Finn of
Montgomery, Ala. Mrs. Finn is also survived by her grandchildren, Joey
Agee, Shane Agee, Andy Finn, Jeff Hinton, Laurie Cline, Kelli Foster, Lee
Foster, Will Finn, and Jake Finn; great grandchildren, Lyndsay and Will
Agee, Morgan, Bennett, and Kennedy Agee, Taylor and Sydney Hinton, Caleb
and Noah Cline. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, August
11, 2005, and 9 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, August 12, 2005. Funeral
service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 13, 2005, at Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Clayton Hall and Bro. Gary Perdue
officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
Joe Agee, Will Finn, Jeff Hinton, Mike Foster, Lee Foster, and Andy Finn.
Honorary pallbearer will be Mark Jones. |
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Daphne G. Forester,
age 81, of Indianapolis, Ind., died August 30, 2005, at Rosewalk Nursing
and Rehab Center in Indianapolis. Born in Sumner County March 16, 1924,
to the late Coy and Ida Johnson. Mrs. Forester retired from Regency
Electronics in Lawrence, Ind. She is survived by sons, Edward Braswell
and Coy "Bud" Braswell, both of Indianapolis; daughters, Patricia Matson,
Rebecca Sue Stratton, and Donna Forester, all of Indianapolis; brothers,
Cleo Johnson of South Bend, Ind., and Frank Johnson of Indianapolis;
sisters, Marie Bruce and Evelyn Thomas, of Indianapolis, and Audrey Graves
of Bethpage, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 1 great
great grandchild. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday,
September 2, 2005. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Saturday,
September 3, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment
at Fairfield Cemetery. |
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Helen C. Forrester,
age 75, of Bowling Green, Ky., died August 17, 2005, at Gallatin Health
Care. Born in Sumner County on May 16, 1930, to the late Herschel and
Dolly Marion. She is survived by her brother, Ove Lee Marion of
Portland. Visitation will be 12 p.m., until 3 p.m., Friday, August 19,
2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Graveside services will be
3 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2005, at Old Brush Cemetery. |
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Bobby Jefferson Franklin,
age 74, of Portland, died November 1, 2005, at Tennessee Christian Medical
Center in Portland. Born August 11, 1931 to Thomas Jefferson and Gracie
Suttle Franklin. He is survived by his wife, Jean Young Franklin;
daughters, Judy (Larry) Wilbanks of Gallatin, Kay (Jim) Calloway of
Portland; son, Jeff (Tina) Franklin of Portland; 10 grandchildren, Jason
Perkins, Brandon Perkins, Ashlee Eden, Matt Calloway, Joseph Calloway,
Jessica Franklin, Dakota Franklin, Brittany Hodges, Troy Wilbanks, and
Travis Wilbanks, expecting one great grandchild; mother, Gracie Franklin
of Portland; sisters, Helen Clouse of Portland, Peggy (R.C.) Tomlinson of
Portland, Donna (Tom) Rakestraw of Florida, Yvonne Link of Gallatin, Rita
(Charlie) Gregory of Portland. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 9 p.m.,
Thursday, November 3, 2005 2005. Funeral service 11 a.m., Friday,
November 4, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Br. Clayton
Hall officiating. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. |
Katie
Mai George,
age 86, of Portland, died February 15, 2005, at Select Specialty Hospital
in Nashville. Born September 12, 1918, to the late John Henry and Nora
Ann Estes. Mrs. George was a longtime member of Portland Church of the
Nazarene. She is survived by son, Walter Lee (Sharon) George of
Springfield; grandson, Walter Thomas George of Cordova, Tenn.;
great-grandson, Walter Davis George of Cordova, Tenn.; and a host of other
relatives and friends. Visitation will be 12 p.m. until 4 p.m., and from
6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2005. Funeral service will
be 1 p.m., Thursday, February 17, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman
Funeral Home with Pastor Rich Cook officiating. Interment will be at
Old Brush Cemetery. |
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Malcolm
Hollister Gibbs,
age 61, of Portland, died May 10, 2005, at Tennessee Christian Medical
Center in Portland. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Dunkin Gibbs of
Portland; daughter, Michelle Gibbs of San Francisco, Calif.; sons, Greg
(Pam) Gibbs of Riverside, Calif., Jeff (Regina) Gibbs of Cumming, Ga.;
four grandchildren; sisters, Rosalind Chambers of Orlando, Fla., and
Cheryl Reth of South Dakota. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 8 p.m.,
Friday, May 13, 2005. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday,
May 14, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Pastor
David Hartman. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. |
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Delbert Rena Graves,
age 61, of Westmoreland, died June 26, 2005, at his residence. He was born
in Robertson County on April 17, 1944, to the late Delbert and Margaret
Graves. Mr. Graves retired from CSX Railroad. He is survived by
daughters, Melissa (Rick) Kennedy of Portland, Chris (Sam) Clubbs of
Portland, Julia (Chris) Munday of Portland; son, Billy (Paula) Graves of
Portland; former wife, Brenda (Darrell) Cline of Portland; 6
grandchildren; sisters, Maritta Whitman of Adolphus, Ky., Elizabeth Krugh
of Portland, Martha Borchett of California, Camilla Head of Nashville,
Cindy Cunningham of Westmoreland. He was preceded in death by his
daughter, Mariellen Graves, and two brothers, Arnold Graves and Robert
Graves. Visitation will begin after 6 p.m., Monday, June 27, 2005, all
day on Tuesday, June 28, 2005, and until funeral time on Wednesday, June
29, 2005. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2005,
at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Eugene Graves
officiating. Interment will be at Rippy Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rick
Kennedy, Sam Clubbs, Chris Munday, Glen Perdue, Billy Graves, and Albert
Dittes. |
James
Ashley Gray,
age 25, of
Portland, died September 24, 2005. Born on June 19, 1980. He was a 1998
graduate of Portland High School. He is survived by his wife, Jackie
Elaine Ruble Gray; daughter, Audrey Elaine Gray; his unborn son, James
David Ashley Gray; mother, Brenda Kay Gray of Portland; sister, Kellie
Dawn Barr of Cottontown; brothers, Kesley Edwin Isenberg of Pensacola,
Fla., David Brandon Gray of Portland, Joshua Wade Gray of Portland;
grandfather, Titus Johnson of Gallatin; grandmother, Carol Bass of
Gallatin; parents-in-law, Janet and Bobby Lee of Portland; two nieces,
nine nephews, and close friends, Richard Frederick, Jason Whittemore, and
Steven Tidwell. He was preceded in death by his father, James David
Gray. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, September 25,
2005, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, September 26, 2005.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 27, 2005, at Wilkinson
& Wiseman Funeral Home. Interment will be at Sherron Cemetery.
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Joe Norman Greer, age 69, of
Portland, died March 24, 2005, at his residence. Born in Sumner County on
January 9, 1936, to the late William and Zelmar Greer, Jr. He is survived
by daughter, Anita (Harold) Cole of Portland; sons, Joe Allen Greer of
Moorison, Ind., and Daniel Lee Greer of Portland; five grandchildren, one
great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by son,
Larry D. Greer. Visitation will begin after 2 p.m., Friday, March 25,
2005. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, March 26, 2005, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Ricky Greer officiating.
Interment will be at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Harold
Dean Cole, Michael Kevin O'Donnell Jr, Cole O'Donnell, Joe Allen Greer Jr,
Joe Allen Greer Sr, and Chris Greer. |
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Mamie Ruth Gregory, age 76,
of Portland, died April 26, 2005, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville. She
was born July 25, 1928, in Robertson County to the late Jaby and Maybelle
Summers. She is survived by her husband, Flabil Odell Gregory of Portland;
daughter, Debora Corlew of Lexington, Ky.; sons, Donald Odell Gregory of
Manchester, Tenn., and Melvin Covington of Tullahoma, Tenn.; 7
grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 6 p.m., until 9
p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2005, and 6 pm., until 9 p.m., Thursday, April
28, 2005. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Friday, April 29, 2005, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Hearn officiating.
Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. |
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Charles Richard Groves, age 75, of White House, died November
20, 2005. He is survived by daughters, Phyllis (Kenneth) Morris of
Cottontown, Patricia (Timmy) Keen of Portland; sons, Leroy (Cindy) Groves
of Murfreesboro, Leon Groves of Smyrna, Ricky (Misty) Groves of Nashville;
4 grandchildren; brother, Harold Groves of Jackson, Tenn. Visitation will
be 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2005. Funeral service
will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman
Funeral Home. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. |
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Ann Patricia Haden,
age 78, of
Portland, died May 14, 2005. Born in
Davidson County on January 29, 1927, to the late James and Caor Davis.
Mrs. Haden was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Haden, Jr.
She is survived by daughter Carol Ann Lindsey; son, William Allen (Vickie)
Haden; four grandchildren, Dawn Lindsey, Lauri Robertson, Kim Felts, and
Shannon Hester; and 7 great grandchildren, all of Portland. Visitation
will be
5 p.m., until 9
p.m., Sunday, May 15, 2005, and 1 p.m., until 9 p.m.,
Monday, May 16, 2005.
Funeral service will be
2 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2005,
at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Dr. Tom Binford and Rev.
Gordon Meadors officiating. Interment will be at
Portland
Memorial
Gardens. Pallbearers will be
Ronnie Ray, Bill Lindsey, Skip Butler, Ike Ray, Kerry King, Terry Ray, and
Johnny Russell. Honorary bearers will be Gerald Norton, David Ferguson
and David Sunstead. Memorial contributions may be made to McKendree
Memorial United Methodist Church, 208 Wheeler St., Portland, TN 37148. |
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Josephine "Jo" Hammersky,
age 61, of Cottontown, died October 21, 2005. Born in
Sumner
County
to Mary Ellean Hammock Latimer and the late Gomer Thomas Latimer.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Anthony Hammersky of
Cottontown; daughter, Terri Jo (Skip) Hammersky Maynard of Nevada City,
Calif.; mother, Mary Ellean Hammock Latimer of Portland; grandchildren,
Sierra Joanne, Jacob Anthony, and Caleb William Maynard; sisters, Glenda
(Jerry) Gregory of Cottontown and Sandra (Keith) Spears of Westmoreland;
brother, Thomas (Linda) Latimer of Portland; several nephews, great nieces
and great nephews. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday,
October 25, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home, and 10 a.m., until
funeral time on Wednesday at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2005, at Pleasant
Hill Missionary Baptist Church with Elder Kenneth Woodall, Bro. Donald
Taylor and Bro. Ronnie Briley officiating. Interment will be at
Pleasant Hill
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Skip Maynard, Darwin Borden, Dirk Borden, Thomas
Latimer, Jerry Gregory, and Keith Spears.
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Terry Eugene Hammock, age 32, of Glasgow, Ky., died August 28,
2005. Born in Sumner County on August 23, 1973, to Jerry and Ruby
Hammock. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Hammock of Glasgow;
parents, Jerry and Ruby Hammock of Portland; sister, Tammy Clayton of
Portland; grandmother, Vangie Scruggs of Portland; nephew, Joshua Clayton;
nieces, Diana and Brooke Clayton, and Catelynn and Tristan Rose; several
aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mr. Hammock was preceded in death by
grandparents, James Hammock and J.C. and Clara Dillard, and aunt, Lallie
Warden. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, August 30,
2005, and 12 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2005.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2005, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Rev. James Lawson officiating.
Interment will be at Siloam Cemetery in Macon County. Pallbearers will be
Tony Petty, Keith Warden, Herbie Warden, Charles Braswell, Shawn Braswell,
and Joey West. Honorary bearers will be Roger Hammock, Michael Hammock,
Jerry Rose, and Joe West. |
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Nellie Sue Hammond,
age 66, of Portland, died July 30, 2005. She was born in Sumner County on
July 28, 1939, to the late Samuel "Mittie" and Lila Mai Woodall. She
retired from Bellsouth, where she was employed as an Administrative
Assistant. Mrs. Hammond is survived by her husband, Bobby Hammond of
Portland; daughter, Teresa (Melvin) Sadler of Portland; grandson, Shawn
(Autumn) Bowers of Ridgetop; step grandson, Michael Sadler of Portland;
step great grandchildren, Michael and Jeremy Sadler; brother, Billy
(Linda) Woodall of Portland; sisters-in-law, Addie Pearl West and Roberta
Hammond; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by
brother, Clyde Woodall, and sister Goldie Harrison. Visitation will be at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home beginning after 6 p.m., Sunday, July 31,
2005, and all day on Monday, August 1, 2005. Funeral service will be 1
p.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2005, at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church
with Bro. Donald Taylor officiating. Interment will be at Pleasant Hill
Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerial Woodall, Roger Woodall, Mark
Harrison, Larry West, Mike Smallwood, and Floyd Wilburn. |
Cora
Mae Harper,
age 74 , of
Portland, died September 22, 2005, at her residence. Born in Franklin,
Ky., on May 8, 1931, to the late Woodie Excell and Pauline Edward Faller
Hines. She was a 1949 graduate of Franklin-Simpson High and a graduate of
B.U. College of Bowling Green. She was married to Lester Oliver Harper on
June 18, 1950. They lived on a 100-acre farm in Portland and farm 300
acres of land, including the home place in Franklin, Ky. She was the
first president of the West Portland Home Demonstration Club and the first
Primary Sunday School Superintendent of Union Chapel General Baptist
Church. Mrs. Harper was a member of the Professional Business Women
Organization and Friends of the Elmer Hinton Library. She is survived by
her husband, Lester Oliver Harper of Portland; daughter, Denise Harper
(Byron) Wilson of Portland; granddaughter, Victoria Wilson; cousins,
Jerry and Carl Faller; several nieces and nephews. Visitation is 5 p.m.,
until 9 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2005, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m.,
Saturday, September 24, 2005. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Sunday,
September 25, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro.
Berlan Harper and Bro. Nathan Knight officiating. Interment is at
Restlawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers are Harold Dean Harper, William
Harper, Earl Hawthorne, Thurman Harper, George Wilkerson, Jerry Faller,
James Wilson, and Harold Boyes. Honorary bearers are Miles Barnes,
Anthony Mann, Mike Denning, and David Simpson. |
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Buford Duane Heatherly,
age 69, of
Portland, died July 13, 2005. He was born in Robertson County on July 19,
1935, to the late Morris and Cora Heatherly. He is survived by wife,
Ruthie Heatherly of Portland; daughters, Janet Heatherly of Chicago, Ill.,
Mary Susan Mooneyhan of Springfield, Tenn., Betty Rush of Hendersonville,
Tina Jones of Madison, Samantha Frazier of Portland; sons, Ricky Heatherly
of Springfield, Gary Heatherly of Springfield, Terry Heatherly of
Springfield, Michael Heatherly of Springfield, Jackie Castellous of
Portland, David Norman of Clarksville, Terry Norman of Portland, Jeffery
Norman of Westmoreland. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday,
July 13, 2005, and 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, July 14, 2005.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, July 16, 2005, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Clifton Bennett officiating.
Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Robertson County.
Pallbearers will be James Mooneyhan, Brian Castelow, Chris Bush, James
Morris, Terry Norman, Ricky Heatherly, David Norman, Thomas Mooneyhan |
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James Vernon Hester,
age 87, of Portland, died June 25, 2005, at Tennessee Christian Medical
Center of Portland. He was born in Sumner County to the late Elijah and
Inez Hester. He is survived by 4 grandchildren, Vanessa (Arthur) White of
Bowling Green, Ky., Tracey (Billy) Moses of Indianapolis, Ind., Joe
(Felicia) Hester of Louisville, Ky., and Jason (Michelle) Hester of Texas;
10 great grandchildren; 2 great, great grandchildren; daughters-in-law,
Doris Poole and Mardell Hester; sisters, Carrie Shanklin of Portland, and
Alma Swift of Greenbrier. Mr. Hester was preceded in death by three
wives, Delsie, Betty, and Gertrude; sons, David Lane Hester, Joe Hester,
and James Hester; sisters, Lula Trammel, Ethel Shanklin, and Lila Mae
Woodall; brothers, Fred Hester, Roy Hester, and Allison Hester.
Visitation will begin after 5 p.m., Sunday, June 26, 2005, all day on
Monday, June 27, 2005, and until funeral time on Tuesday. Funeral
service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Forrest Creekmore officiating.
Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. |
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Madelyn Rose Hinton,
age 88, of Portland, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2005, at Sumner
Regional Medical Center. Born in Ware, Georgia, on January 26, 1917, to
the late Mike and Arrie Sikes. Mrs. Hinton was preceded in death by her
husband, Milton Hinton, and sister, Myrtle East. She is survived by her
sons, Leslie (June) Hinton of Portland, Leonard (Glenda) Hinton of
Portland, Mike (Sharon) Hinton of Portland, Ray A. (Dianna) Hinton of
Portland; sister, Hester Ruege of Jacksonville, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; 24
great grandchildren. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday,
December 28, 2005. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, December
29, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Goff
and Bro. Bill Richardson officiating. Interment will be at Restlawn Memory
Gardens. |
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Evelyn Odessa Hood, age 82, of
Cottontown, died March 14, 2005, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She
is survived by her husband of 63 years, L.D. Hood of Cottontown; daughter,
Sandra (Bud) Thomerson of Cottontown; son, Jerry (Edith) Hood of
Cottontown; grandchildren, Lisa (DeWayne) Rush of Cottontown, Clint
(Summer) Thomerson of Cottontown; great-grandchildren, Destiny and Lane
Thomerson; sister, Anna Virginia Cole of White House. She was preceded in
death by her parents, Lonnie and Callie Link; brother, Murice Link;
sister, Nadine Hornberry . Mrs. Hood was a longtime member of Clearview
Church of Christ. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m., until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday,
March 15, 2005. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday,
March 16, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Bro. Lowell Harris officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill
Cemetery. Friends and Family will serve as pallbearers. |
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Lillie Dale Hunter,
age 96, of Portland, died September 9, 2005, at Tennessee Christian
Medical Center in Portland. She was born in Monoville, Tenn., on April
28, 1909, to the late R.L. and Vennie Woodard. Mrs. Hunter was preceded
in death by her husband, Clayton J. Hunter, and four brothers. She is
survived by daughter, Barbara Lictus of Clymer, N.Y.; son, Jordan Hunter
of Houston, Tex.; four grandchildren, Scott Lictus of Sinking Springs,
Pa., Burt Lictus of Clymer, N.Y., Kirk Hunter of Houston, Tex., and
Patricia Hunter of Tehachapic, Calif.; three great grandchildren; two
sisters, Laurene Thomerson of Portland, and Frances Durham of Gallatin;
brother, Owen S. Woodard of Bethpage. Funeral service will be 1:30
p.m., Monday, September 12, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Rev. Gordon Meadors officiating. Interment will be at Crestview
Memorial Park in Gallatin. Pallbearers are Scott Lictus, Burt Lictus,
Kirk Hunter, Ronnie Thomerson, Ensley Thomerson, and Kirk Woodard.
Memorial contributions may be made to McKendree Memorial United Methodist
Church, 208 Wheeler St., Portland, TN 37148. |
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Alton
Eugene Hutson,
age 64, of Portland, died October 26, 2005. Born in Columbia, S.C., on
July 15, 1941, to Carrie and Bill Hudson. He is survived by his wife,
Margaret Hutson of Portland; mother, Carrie Smith of Portland; children,
Tonya Hutson of South Carolina, Jody Gray of South Carolina, Fonda Roberts
of Florida, Hollye Blair of Portland, Chanity Atkinson of Portland,
Thomothy Graves of Portland, Allen Johnson of South Carolina, Paul
Johnson, Jr., of Portland, Ricky Johnson of Madison; 30 grandchildren;
several great grandchildren. Visitation will 3 p.m., until 9 p.m.,
Thursday, October 27, 2005. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Friday,
October 28, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Edward L. Ferrell officiating. Interment will be at Portland
Memorial Gardens. |
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Danny Ray Jacobs,
age 35, of
Portland, died May 17, 2005. Born in Sumner county on September 1, 1969.
He is survived by his wife, Joy Jacobs of Portland; mother, Patricia Wix
of Portland; stepdaughter, Brianna Lowe of Portland; brothers, Sammy
Jacobs of Portland; Jeffery Jacobs of Portland, Jerry Jacobs of Portland;
sister, Tammy Morris of Portland, stepmother, Sue Ann Jacobs of Portland;
stepbrothers Timothy Warren of Portland, Jeffery Allen Warren of Texas,
Michael Wix of Portland; stepsisters, Deborah Ricks of Salt Lake City,
Utah, Patricia Flick of Portland, Peggy Trotter of Nashville. Visitation
will be 12 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2005, and all day on
Friday, May 20, 2005. Funeral service will be 11 a.m.,
Saturday, May 21, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Interment
will be at Neal Cemetery. |
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Helen Jeanette Moore Johns,
age 84, of Portland, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 1,
2005. She was born in Franklin, Ky., on August 25, 1922, to the late
Walter Smith Moore and Lucy Eva Dodson Moore. She was a graduate of
Sumner County High School of Portland, Sullins College of Bristol, Va.,
and Middle Tennessee State University of Murfreesboro. She was a member
of McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church, where she served as church
organist for many years. She was an elementary teacher with Sumner County
Schools at Watt Hardison Elementary School for many years. She married
the late John William (Billy) Johns on October 25, 1945, in Boise, Id.
Following their retirement, Jeanette and Billy spent a considerable amount
of time traveling throughout the United States and to many foreign
countries with their very special friends, Mr. and Mrs. William M. Hunter
of Murfreesboro. During their later years, Jeanette and Billy were cared
for by their very dear friends and caregivers, Karen Bryant, Mary Lee Wade
and Elizabeth George, all members of the A.B. Wade family of Fountainhead
and longtime friends of the Moore family. The family would like to thank
Dr. Ludi and his staff, Sumner Hospice, and Amedisys Home Health for their
care and support. Jeanette is survived by her brother, Lanny Moore and
his wife Agnes DeJohn Moore; nephews, Richard Moore, Walter Moore, and Joe
Moore; grand nephew, Alex Moore; grand niece, Raine Moore, all of Oak
Ridge, Tenn. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m., until 8 p.m.,
Friday, November 4, 2005, at the funeral home. Funeral services will
be 11 a.m., Saturday, November 5, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral
Home with Rev. Alec Jackson and Rev. Gordon Meadors officiating.
Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church, 208 Wheeler St,
Portland, TN 37148. |
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Mabel Katherine Jones,
age 89, of Portland, died January 13,
2005, at Highland Manor. Born in Sumner County on August 13, 1915, to the
late Vernon and Etta Mae Cook. She is survived by her son, Allen (Freida)
Jones of Portland; grandchildren, Mark (Goldie) Jones of Portland and Amy
Guest of Portland; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Ruth (Pete) Finn of
Portland. Visitation will begin after 6 p.m., Thursday, January 13,
2005. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, January 15,
2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Bro. Clayton Hall and Bro. John Culbertson officiating. Interment
will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Hank Finn, Billy Finn,
Mark Jones, Jim Johnson, Larry Hinton, and Bobby Hinton. |
Roy
Odell Jones, age 77, of Portland, passed away on May 25, 2005,
at his residence. Mr. Jones was born in Macon County on July 26, 1927, to
the late James Halum and Loney Marie Jones. After marrying Helen Irene
Poole on September 30, 1950, he moved to Indianapolis. There he retired
after 30 years at Bridgeport Brass Company and returned to Portland in
1981. He then worked with Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home until his
death. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen Irene Poole Jones;
daughters, Kathy (Mike) Merrifield of Indianapolis, Ind., Donna DeVlieger
of Portland, and Lisa (Darren) Allen of Lavonia, Ga.; son, Steve Jones of
Indianapolis; nine grandchildren, Tina (Jerry) Troutman, Cindy (Scott)
Troutman, Patty (Billy) Larison, and Robert (Ashley) Jones, all of
Indianapolis, Elizabeth DeVlieger and Christopher DeVlieger of Portland,
Tyler Allen, Eric Allen, and Bradley Allen of Lavonia, Ga.; 8 great
grandchildren; sisters, Ora Mae Hause of Portland, Billie Faye Atchison of
Indianapolis, Dolly McCloud of Portland, and Sue (Melvin) Mitchell of
Portland; brother, James Jones of Oak Grove. He was preceded in death by
daughter, Rita Kay Jones, and daughter-in-law, Carol Ann Jones. The family
would like to extend their appreciation to the family, friends, and
neighbors that have provided support during his illness. A special thank
you to Dr. Dianna Shipley and her staff of dedicated nurses, the Sumner
Hospice staff and to Bro. Clayton Hall for providing spiritual comfort to
the entire family. Visitation will be 2 p.m., until 8 p.m., Thursday,
May, 26, 2005, and 12 p.m., until 8 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2005.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, May 28, 2005, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Clayton Hall officiating.
Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert
Jones, Michael Troutman, Darren Allen, Jerry Troutman, Scott Troutman, and
Billy Larison . Honorary bearers will be Christopher DeVlieger, Tyler
Allen, Eric Allen and Brad Allen. |
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Edith Marie Kelley,
age 71, of Portland, died June 11, 2005, at her residence. She was born
on November 12, 1933, to the late Luther and Ruby Sisco. Mrs. Kelley was
preceded in death by her husband Raymond Kelley, daughter Mary Frances
Kelley and son James Clay Kelley. She is survived by daughter, Donna Kay
Smith of Smyrna, Tenn.; sons, Raymond David Kelley and Danny Wayne Kelley,
both of Portland; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Mary
Allen of Gainesboro, Tenn., Shirley Bates of Columbia, Tenn.; brother,
Roger Sisco of Gainesboro, Tenn. Funeral service will be 1 p.m.,
Monday, June 13, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro.
James Harris officiating. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jonathon Jackson, Michael Ray Lynch, Josh Brown, Rick
James, Raymond David Kelley, and Danny Wayne Kelley. |
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Ruby Zelma Kelling,
age 88, died February 22, 2005, at Alive Hospice in Nashville. Born in
Macon County on March 9, 1916, to the late Grover Cleveland and Flora Ella
Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Estill Keeling.
She is survived by sons, Lawrence E. (Jean) Keeling of Portland, and Floyd
Dale Keeling of Westmoreland; three grandchildren, Dawn Keeling Allgood of
Springfield, Darlene Keeling of White House, and Matthew Keeling of
Westmoreland; great-grandson, Samuel Keeling Allgood of Springfield;
brothers, Ray Miller of Franklin, Ky., Paul Miller of Hartsville, Tenn.,
and Kenneth Miller of Portland; sister, Irene Miller Brooks of Portland.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jennings, Ralph (twin),
Doyle and Truman Miller, and sister, Estelle Miller Key.
Visitation will begin
after
5 p.m.,
Wednesday, February 23, 2005. Funeral service will be
1:30 p.m., Friday,
February 25, 2005,
at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Taylor
officiating. Interment will be at
Old
Brush
Cemetery. |
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Herschel Adam King,
age 14 months, died September 13, 2005, at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
in Nashville. Born in Indianapolis, Ind., on July 13, 2004. He is
survived by his mother, Erica King of Franklin, Ky.; father, Jeffrey Key
of Portland; brothers, Alex and Andy King; grandparents, Teresa Sloan of
Indianapolis, Johnny and Betty King of Portland, Allen Key of Portland,
Steve and Linda Kortely of Castallian Springs; great grandmother, Patricia
Sloan of Franklin, Ky.; great grandfather, Thurman Key of Portland;
several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9
p.m., Wednesday, September 14, 2005. Funeral service will be Thursday,
September 15, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro.
Ronnie Spears officiating. Interment will be at Shady Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Scott King, Christopher Key, Corry Spears, and Clayton
Spears. Honorary bearers will be Steve Kortely and Allen Key. |
Joseph
Kitchens, age 77, of Portland, died December 9, 2005. He is
survived by daughters, Gail Perry of Nashville, Betty (Richard) Brown of
Bowling Green, Ky., Tina Kitchens of Bethpage, Amy Jo Criswell of
Franklin, Ky.; son, Joseph (Cindy) Kitchens of Scottsville, Ky.; 11
grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters, Lillian Douglas of
Indiana; Kathleen Graves of Franklin, Ky., Brenda Marr of Franklin, Ky.;
brother, William Kitchens. Preceded in death by daughter, Vivian Kitchens;
brothers, Tommy and Franklin Dee Kitchens; sister, Lorene Forshee. Mr.
Kitchens was a member of The Church In Jesus' Name. Visitation will be 5
p.m., until 8 p.m., Saturday, December 10, 2005, and 2 p.m., until 8 p.m.,
on Sunday, December 11, 2005. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Monday,
December 12, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with District Elder Richard A. Brown officiating. Interment Mitchellville
General Baptist Church cemetery. |
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Betty Joann Lassiter,
age 63, of Portland, died September 21, 2005, at her residence. Born in
Sumner County on February 5, 1942, to the late Luther and Versie Gant.
She is survived by her husband, Bobby Marshall Lassiter of Portland;
sister, Anita Wiseman of Portland; and granddaughter, Chasity Gregory of
Portland. She was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Marshall Lassiter,
Jr. Visitation will be 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, September 21,
2005, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, September 22, 2005, and 10
a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2005.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, September 24, 2005, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with entombment at Restlawn Memory
Gardens. Pallbearers will be Chad Gregory, Charles Collins, Derrick
Hampsey, Brandon Rogers, Donnie Gant, Clay Williams, and Daniel Williams.
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Paul Daniel Latimer, age 84, of
Portland, died on March 10, 2005, at Tennessee Christian Medical Center of
Portland. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Latimer of Portland; sons,
Barry Latimer of Portland and Paul Jerry Latimer of Lynchburg, Va.;
sister, Floy Harding of Greenbrier, Tenn.; brother, Billy Simms of
Portland; two grandchildren. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 9 p.m.,
Saturday, March 12, 2005. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Sunday,
March 13, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro.
Greg McCoy officiating. Interment will be at Portland Memorial Gardens. |
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Mabel Jane Kelly Law,
age
87, died January 8, 2005. Born December 12, 1917, to the late James Logan
Kelly and Ida Mabel Wright Kelly in
Cottontown,
Tenn.
Her ancestors were some of the first pioneers to settle in Sumner and
Robertson
Counties.
She was a member of Birdwell’s Chapel Church of Christ. She was an
alumnus of Tennessee College for Women in Murfreesboro, Tenn. She was an
elementary school teacher in
Sumner
County
for 30 years. She was a charter member of Heritage FCE and for many years
served as an officer. Her life was devoted to family and friends. She
loved gardening and helping others. Preceded in death by her husband of
39 years, Paul A. Law. Survived by son, James Thomas Law of Cottontown;
daughter, Nancy Jane (Karl) Wagner of Cottontown. Visitation will be
2 p.m.,
until
8 p.m.,
Sunday, January 9, 2004, and
12 p.m., until 8 p.m.,
Monday, January 10, 2004. Funeral service will be
11 a.m.,
Tuesday, January 11, 2004, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with
Bro. James Parker officiating. Interment will be at
Hillcrest
Cemetery
in White House. Memorial contributions may be made to Birdwell’s Chapel
Church of Christ General Fund, 3170 Hwy 25,
Cottontown,
TN
37048
or Sumner Hospice,
316 E. Main
St.,
Gallatin,
TN
37066.
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Simon Donnie Lawrence,
age 45, of Portland, passed away November 9, 2005, at his residence. He
was born on October 25, 1960. He is survived by his parents, Kathreen and
Ray Milan of Portland; sisters, Barbra L. Read of Gallatin, Brenda L.
Byrom of Portland; brothers, Jerry Ray Milan of Mt. Juliet, Kenneth Wayne
Milan of Antioch; nephews, Jerry Ray Milan, Jr., of Mt Juliet, Nicholas L.
Milan of Mt Juliet, Arron Read of Gallatin, Joshua G. Byrom of Portland;
niece, Salena Dawn Melhorn of Ashland City; great niece, Paige Melhorn of
Ashland City. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, November
11, 2005, and 8 a.m., until funeral time on Saturday, November 12, 2005.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, November 12, 2005, at Wilkinson
& Wiseman Funeral Home with Jerry Ray Milan officiating. Interment
will be at Old Brush Cemetery. |
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Columbus "Jim" Link,
age 81, of Portland, died May 18, 2005. Born in Sumner County on May 30,
1923, to the late Christopher and Laura Link. He is survived by
daughters, Susan Link Barber of Portland, Sylvia Link Sprinkles of
Portland; son, Stuart Link of Portland; 3 grandchildren, Chery Rogers,
Jacob Hall, and Danielle Rittenberry; 5 step grandchildren, Keith Dickens,
Julie Bryant, Jeb Dickens, Jackson Dickens, Cacinda Bauman; 13 great
grandchildren; sisters, Gloria Draper of Gallatin, Sue Ellen Griffin of
Portland; brother, Melvin Link of Gallatin. Mr. Link served with the U.S.
Army during World War II. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 9 p.m.,
Friday, May, 20, 2005. Funeral service will be 2 p.m.,
Saturday, May 21, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro.
Jimmy Turner and Bro. Melvin Link officiating. Interment will be at Maple
Hill Cemetery. |
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Glennie Link,
age 83, of Portland, died on August 14, 2005, at Highland Manor.
Born in Sumner County on April 19, 1922, to the late Farris and Mary Cole.
She is survived by daughter, Lana Gayle (Veachel) Gregory; son, David
(Diana) Link; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 2 great great
grandchildren; brother, Robert Earl (Ruth) Cole; several nieces and
nephews. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 10 p.m., Sunday, August 14,
2005. Funeral service will be 3 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2005, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Rev. Alex Jackson and Rev.
Gordon Meadors officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Edens, Doug Bilyeu, Luke Bilyeu, Jim Short, Brian
Gregory, and John Stier. Honorary pallbearer will be Kade Stier. |
Betty
Carol Livingston,
age 64, of
Portland, died May 7, 2005, at her residence. Born February 2, 1941, in
Simpson County, Ky., to the late Will and Betty Stinson. She was the
retired owner of Reed Trucking. She is survived by daughter, Jennifer
Livingston of Portland; sisters, Mary Louise Harrington of Gallatin,
Katherine Anderson of Surprise, Ariz.; brothers, G.D. Stinson of
Hopkinsville, Ky., Johnny Stinson of Coco, Fla., Charles Stinson of
Franklin, Ky., Paul David Stinson of Augusta, S.C. Preceded in death by
husband, Claude Livingston; sisters, Wilma Deweese, Maybelle Finn, Lois
Stinson; brother, Junior Stinson. Visitation will be 12 p.m., until 9
p.m., Sunday, May 8, 2005. Funeral service will be 3 p.m.,
Monday, May 9, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro.
Walter Deweese and Bro. Clayton Hall officiating. Interment will be at
Restlawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Herbie Stinson, David Finn,
Kevin Stinson, Louis Herrington, John Stinson, and Robert Gay. Honorary
bearers will be Kenny Cline, Rick Hardin, Mickey Deweese, Larry Stinson,
and Randy Rogers. |
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James William Mangrum,
age 82, of Cottontown, died October 5, 2005, at Skyline Medical Center.
He was born October 23, 1922, to the late James and Ethel Mangrum. He is
survived by daughters, Darlene Starks of Cottontown, Colleen (Gary) Hall
of Portland, Sharon (Mike) Philebaum of Cottontown; 6 grandchildren; 6
great grandchildren; sister, Frances Simmons of Bellvue, Tenn.; several
nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday,
October 6, 2005, and 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, October 7, 2005.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, October 8, 2005, Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Roberts officiating. Interment at
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Hall, Mike Philebaum, Jody
Starks, Chad Hall, Ricky Philebaum, and Jeremy Philebaum. |
Ruby
Jewel McReynolds,
of Portland, died May 29, 2005, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She
was born in Simpson County, Ky., to the late Follie and Edie Kennedy. She
is survived by her daughter, Louise (Roy) Baker of Portland; son, Ernest
(Mable) McReynolds of Portland; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren;
sister, Gladys Kennedy of Franklin, Ky. Visitation will begin after 5
p.m., Monday, May 30, 2005. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday,
June 1, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with interment at Martins Chapel Church Cemetery. |
Allene
Moye McVey,
age 85, of
Gaithersburg,
Md.,
died October 22, 2005. Born in
Brackintown,
Tenn.,
on February 17, 1920, to the late Virgil Ernest and Fanny Belle Anthony
Moye. Survived by her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Barry
Burke of Gaithersburg, Md., first cousins, Pauline Anthony (Earl) Rodgers
of Gallatin, Sue Moye Vaughn of Portland, James Moye and Elmer D. Moye of
Indianapoli, Ind., Amos (Jeanette) Rippy of Tell City, Ind., Marie Rippy
Schmidt of Paducah, Ky., and many other beloved cousins and their
families. She is also survived by her special friends, Opal Freeman of
Sengtown, Mary Lois Arnold and Ina Ruth King of
Nashville.
She was preceded in death by her first cousin, H.K. McGlothlin, and close
friends, Grace Evans and Josephine King. Graduated from
Sumner
County
High School
in 1938 and later worked in
Nashville
at the Bureau of Vital Statistics during WWII. Married and moved to
Connecticut
in 1946 where she lived for 52 years and had a 37-year career in banking.
She was a member of the Elwood Community Church of West Hartford, Conn.,
where she taught Sunday School. She enjoyed gardening, canning, reading,
playing piano and corresponding with and traveling to see her family and
friends in Tennessee, Oklahoma, Indiana and Maryland. She relocated to
Maryland
in 1998 to be near her daughter and son-in-law. Visitation will be
4 p.m., until 7
p.m., Wednesday, October, 26, 2005.
Funeral service will be
11 a.m.,
Thursday, October 27, 2005, at Wilkinson
& Wiseman Funeral Home. Interment will be at
Maple
Hill
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Elmwood Community Church Sunday
School Fund,
26 Newington Rd,
West Hartford,
CT
06110
or to the Rockville Nursing Home,
303 Adclare Rd,
Rockville,
MD
20850. |
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Gary Dale Meador, age 56, of
Portland died May 4, 2005, in Nashville. Born in Sumner County on March
1, 1949, to Irene Miller Brooks and the late James Mitchell Meador. Mr.
Meador served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and was employed as
an X-ray technician. He was a member of Portland First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Meador of Portland; daughter, Beth Meador
of Portland; sons, Jay Meador of Portland and Jeff Meador of Cape
Girardeau, Mo.; mother, Irene Brooks of Portland; sister Shirley Whittaker
of Portland. He was preceded in death by his father, James Mitchell Meador
and grandparents, James and Rosalee Meador, and Flora and Grover Miller.
Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 8 p.m., Friday, May 6, 2005, and 12
p.m., until funeral time on Saturday, May 7, 2005. Funeral service
will be 3 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman
Funeral Home with Bro. Greg McCoy officiating. Interment will be at
Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jim Green, Lawrence Keeling, Fred
Belt, Ed Mummert, John Wheeler, Louis West, Brent Long. Don Drake and
Ernie Dillard. |
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Judith Odessy Medlin,
age 78, of Portland, passed away November 16, 2005. Graveside service
will be 10 a.m., Friday, November 18, 2005 at Forest Lawn Cemetery
in Goodlettsville. |
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Olivia K. Mullins,
age 88 of West Point, Tenn., died October 3, 2005 at, Scott Nursing Care
Center in Lawrenceburg, Tenn. She is survived by her husband, Robert
Mullins; sons, David Stinnett and Kenneth Stinnett; nine grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by son, Raymond Stinnett. Visitation will be
be 2 p.m., until 3 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2005.
Graveside service will be 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at Old
Brush Cemetery. |
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Vivian
Iris Steen Nelson,
age 92, of College Dale, Tenn., died on August 16, 2005. Born in Chicago,
Ill., on January 26, 1913, to the late Phorwald and Iris Steen. She is
survived by daughters, Andrea Vivian Hawkins of Hendersonville, and Naomi
Ruth Gesumaria of Washington D.C.; sister, Elinor Steen Dittes of College
Dale, Tenn.; brother, Gordon Charles Steen of San Diego,
Calif.; grandchildren, Kenneth Andrew Scribner of Calhoun, Ga., Alexander
Mark Sussman of Washington D.C., and Emily Rebecca Sussman of Washington
D.C.; great grandchildren, Sierra Alexandra Scribner and Michael Cornel
Scribner both of Calhoun, Ga. Visitation will be 7 p.m., until 9 p.m.,
Friday, August 19, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 4 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2005, at Highland
Seventh Day Adventist Church. Interment will be at Portland Memorial
Gardens. |
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Essie Louise Nuckols, age 85, of
Portland, died April 30, 2005, at Highland Manor. She is survived by
daughters, Connie (Charles) Johnson of Portland, Mary Jo Beadle of North
Carolina, Patricia Claus of Crossville; sons, Bobby (Sylvia) Nuckols of
Hartsville, Noah (Shirley) Nuckols of Portland, Billy (Laurette) Nuckols
Gallatin, Jerry Nuckols of Portland, Stevie Nuckols of Nashville, Virgil
(Marsha) Nuckols of Portland, 18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren;
one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Maxine Dobbs of Portland, Lorene
Moser of Michigan; brother, Henry Wix of Portland. Preceded in death by
son, James Nuckols; daughter, Sheila Nuckols; brothers, Noah Wix, Alton
Wix, and Richard Wix. Visitation will begin after 5 p.m., Saturday, April
30, 2005, and will be all day Sunday, May 1, 2005, and Monday, May 2,
2005. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 3,
2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. David Harper and
Bro. Jimmy Turner officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Richard Smith, Patrick Grubbs, Jeff White, Joe
Pearson, Edward Pearson, Boone Walker, and Steve Roberts. |
Gladys
Marie Perdue, age
89, of Portland, died January 25, 2005, at Tennessee Christian Medical
Center of Portland. Born November 30, 1915, in Allen County, Kentucky, to
the late Marion Jesse and Daisy Dean Meador. She retired from Sandy Shirt
Factory. She is survived by son, J. David Perdue of Allen, Tex.; sister,
Elberta Wims of Franklin, Ky.; grandchildren, Shannon Perdue, Felicia
Shirley, David H. Perdue, Katie Smith, Philip Broderson; great
grandchildren, Nick Shirley, Haley Smith, Elijah Broderson. Preceded in
death by her husband, Wilford Perdue; daughter, Donna Broderson; brothers,
Elbert Meador, L.V. Meador and Ernest Keen. Visitation will be 12 p.m.
until 9 p.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral
Home. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Thursday, January 27,
2005, at Martins Chapel General Baptist Church with Bro. Terry Howser
officiating.. Interment will be at Perdue Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
Jerry Wims, Marion Meador, Doug Higginbotham, Stan Kweller, Jerry Goodrum,
and Gary Perdue. |
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Lena Maybelle Perdue,
age 85, of Portland, died February
26, 2005, at Highland Manor. Born January 7, 1920, in Sumner County to the
late Hobert and Beulah Denning. She was a 1938 graduate of Sumner County
High School and a long-time member of United Pentecostal Church. She is
survived by daughter, Lila Naimark of Palo Alto, Calif.; son, Gary Perdue
of Portland; son-in-law, Jon Rortueit of California; grandchildren, Sarah
Naimark and Anna Naimark of California. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Willard Perdue. Visitation will be 1 p.m., until 8 p.m.,
Tuesday, March 1, 2005. Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m.,
Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.
Interment will be at Perdue Cemetery. |
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Mildred Lucille Perdue,
age 85, of
Westmoreland, died October 17, 2005. Born in Sumner Co on June 27, 1920,
to the late Henry and Montrey Beacham Perdue. She retired from the
U.S.D.A., where she was employed as a secretary. She is survived by her
cousins, Berman (Nellie) Brown of Gallatin, James (Patsy) Brown of
Gallatin, Dorothy (Dr. Raphael) Smith of Nashville, Minnie Bartley of
Lafayette, Ind., Bobby Boren of Bartlow, Fla., Howard (Regina) Brown of
Westmoreland, and Martha Carter of Gallatin. Visitation will be 3 p.m.,
until 9 p.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2005. Funeral service will be 11
a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Howard Welch officiating. Interment will be at Sherron Cemetery. |
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James Bransford Perry,
62, of Portland, died October 7, 2005, at his residence. Born in Sumner
County on June 1, 1943, to the late William and Mary Perry. Mr. Perry was
a member of Corinth Church of Christ and had been a member of Portland
City Limits for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Linda Dillard Perry
of Portland; daughters, Tresa (Jim) Cummings of Portland, Cindy (Scotty)
Cook of Franklin, Ky.; grandchildren, Adam and Ashley Cummings, Brandon
Perry, and Zack Cook; sister, Peggy Hudson of Cedar Hill, Tex.; brothers,
Wayne Perry of Portland, Ronnie Perry of Portland, Dalton Perry of
Bethpage. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Perry;
sister, Juanita McCormick; brother, William Perry, Jr. Visitation will be
10 a.m., until 10 p.m., Saturday, October 8, 2005. Funeral service
will be 1 p.m., Sunday, October 9, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral
Home with Mark Sexton and James Parker officiating. Interment will be
at Old Brush Cemetery. |
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Patrick Joseph Petty,
age 75, of Portland, passed away November 12, 2005, at Tennessee Christian
Medical Center of Portland. He retired from The United States Marine
Corps. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Petty; daughter, Linda
(Timothy) Schmidt of Portland; sons, Michael Petty of Louisiana, and
Anthony (Michelle) Petty of North Carolina; 8 grandchildren; 2 great
grandchildren. Recitation of the rosary will be from 7 p.m., until 9
p.m., Monday, November 14, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.
Funeral Mass will be 12 noon, Tuesday, November 15, 2005, at St. Mary
of Woods Catholic Church in Franklin, Ky. Pallbearers will be Martin
Petty, Daniel Schmidt, Sam Schmidt, David Ward, Evan Booth, and Wayne
Bissette.
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Cecele Pitchford,
age 89, of Portland, died February 26, 2005. Born in Tompkinsville, Ky.,
on August 26, 1915, to the late Fred and Bertice York. She retired from
Bentley's Five and Dime Store and was the oldest member of First Baptist
Church. She is survived by daughters, Carolyn Pitchford of Springfield,
and Annetta (Kenneth) Gregory of Portland; grandchildren, Jay (Kathy)
Gregory of Knoxville, Shawn Gregory of Portland, Kristi (Kerry) Cole of
Portland, Brett (Becky) Gregory of Portland, Lance (Melanie) Gregory of
Portland, Susan Gregory of White House, Jamie (Joel) Keith of Springfield;
17 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by grandchildren, Cory Gregory
and Darin Gregory, and great-grandson, Brandon Gregory. Visitation will
be 6 p.m., until 8 p.m., Sunday, February 27, 2005, and 10 a.m., until 8
p.m., Monday, February 28, 2005.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at Wilkinson
& Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Kenneth Gregory. Interment will be at
Restlawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jay Gregory, Brett Gregory,
Lance Gregory, Shawn Gregory, Kerry Cole, Joel Keith, and Isaac Reynolds. |
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Joyce Jean Poole, age 63, of
Portland, died March 28, 2005, at Tennessee Christian Medical Center in
Portland. Born on March 12, 1942, in Greensboro, Ky., to the late Elic and
Delize Burris. She is survived by her husband, Talmadge Poole of Portland;
daughter, Sheila Todd of Portland; sons, Ronnie Dillehay, Jessie Dillehay,
Mike Dillehay, and Billy Dillehay all of Portland; 12 grandchildren; 4
great-grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren;
brothers, Rollin Burris, and Bill Burris, both of Greensboro, Ky.;
sisters, Shirley Smith, and Mary Burris, both of Greensboro, Ky.
Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2005.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2005,
at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Clayton Hall
officiating. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery in Portland. |
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John Wesley Roberts,
age 81, of Mitchellville, died September 22, 2005, at Sumner Regional
Medical Center. Born in Macon County on February 5, 1924, to the late
Tollie and Lillie Belle Roberts. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette
Roberts of Mitchellville; daughters, Carol Hanley of Portland, Debbie
(Graylon) Gregory of Portland, Shirley Hall of Portland; sons, Michael
Roberts of Mitchellville, David (Serina) Link of Franklin, Ky., Leroy Link
of Portland; 11 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sisters,
Pauline McMillian of Mitchellville, Henriette Marlin of Franklin, Ky. He
was preceded in death by daughter, Linda Perdue and brother J.R. Roberts.
Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 10 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2005, and
1 p.m., until 10 p.m., Saturday, September 24, 2005. Funeral service
will be 3 p.m., Sunday, September 25, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral
Home with Bro. Clayton Hall and Bro. Guthrie Gregory officiating.
Interment will be at Mitchellville General Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Douglas Stradtner, Calvin Stradtner, Donald Grace,
Dewayne Gregory, Danny McMillian, and Brandon Hanley. Honorary bearers
will be Bobby Hinton, Larry Henton, Bobby Jo Staggs, Steve Staggs, Melvin
Whitson, and Theo Toney. |
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Ethel
Mai Russell,
age
88, of Portland, died July 27, 2005, at Highland Manor. Born in Sumner
County on March 8, 1917, to the late Benjamin and Mary Pearson. She is
survived by daughters, Sue (George) Martin of Portland, Linda (Kevin)
Stinson of Franklin, Ky.; grandchildren, Kendall Martin, Kerry (Penny)
Martin, Angela Russell, Amy (Chad) McCormack; 7 great grandchildren, 1
step grandchild; sister, Carolyn McDuffie. Preceded in death by husband,
Willie F. Russell; son, Floyd D. Russell; and grandson, Timothy D.
Russell. Visitation will 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, July 28, 2005,
and all day Friday, July 29, 2005. Funeral service will be 11 a.m.,
Saturday, July 30, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro.
Jimmy Turner and Bro. Kendall Martin officiating. Interment will be at
Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darrell Pearson, Michael
Pearson, Kerry Martin, Kendall Martin, Josh Martin, and Chad McCormack. |
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Stella M. Saylors,
age 102, of Portland, died May 10, 2005, at Highland Manor. Born July 7,
2005, in Sumner County to the late John and Betty Hill. She is survived by
sons, Lloyd (Ann) Johnson of Portland, Odie Johnson of White House, and
Bobby Johnson of Indianapolis, Ind.; 23 grandchildren; 43 great
grandchildren; 30 great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband,
Willie Johnson; daughters, Alice Wood, Virginia Ring; sons, Henry Johnson,
Alton Johnson. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2005,
at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with James Parker officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill
Cemetery. |
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George Clyde Seay,
age 74, of
Madison,
died February 22, 2005. He retired from Nashville Machine Elevator
Company and served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by wife, Dorothy
Whitson Seay; stepchildren, Debbie (Brian) Burnett, Dean Burton, Cyndi
(Greg) Glenn, Arnold (Angie) Felts II; and nine grandchildren. Visitation
will be
12 p.m., until 8
p.m.,
Wednesday, February 23, 2005, at Ellis Funeral Home,
2627 Nolensville
Rd.,
Nashville,
and
10:30 a.m., until 9
p.m., Thursday, February 24, 2005,
at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home in
Portland.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Friday, February 25, 2005, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Robert
Gillman officiating. Interment will be at
Old
Brush
Cemetery.
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Robert Lanier Shannon,
age 85, of Portland, passed away on December 24, 2005. Born in Sumner
County on December 12, 1920, to the late Hugh and Mary Ellen Shannon. He
was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church. He had served 18 years
on the Sumner County Commission, 36 years on the Portland City Council and
had also served as vice mayor of Portland. In 1999, he was on the
Foundation Board of Trustees for Vol State Community College. He has been
a member of The Lions Club for 45 years. He operated Shannon Insurance
and Real Estate and Shannon Enterprises. Survived by his wife, Mary
Russell Holmes Shannon of Portland; daughters, Paula Shannon of Portland,
Mary Bob (Brent) O'Hara of Troy, Ala.; grandson, Michael O'Hara of Troy,
Ala.; brother, Hugh D. (Maxine) Shannon of Portland; aunt, Annie Ruth
Massey Moore of Portland.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at First
Baptist Church with Bro. Greg McCoy and Bro. Vertis Butler
officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund. |
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Margaret Selma Shrum, age 82, of Portland, died December 22,
2005, at Baptist Hospital. Born in Macon County on March 19, 1923, to the
late Will and Maude Farley. She is survived by daughters, Anna Light of
Portland, Mary Slicer of Portland, Zelma Lee of Nashville, Virginia Lee of
Portland; sons, Charlie Shrum of Clarksville, Jimmy Dee Shrum of Portland,
James Shrum of Bethpage, Larry Shrum of Portland; 18 grandchildren; 20
great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be after
1 p.m., Friday, Decmeber 23, 2005.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, December 24, 2005, at Wilkinson
& Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Turner officiating. Interment
will be at Green Grove Cemetery in Macon County. |
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Charles Edward "Satch" Sloan,
age 68, of Portland, died October 8, 2005. He was born September 3, 1937,
to the late Marion and Mae Sloan. He is survived by sisters, Velma Choate,
and Ruth Poole, both of Portland; brothers, Fred Sloan of Indianapolis,
Ind., James Sloan of Indiana, Wendell Sloan of Portland, Bobby Sloan of
Portland, Ray Sloan of Florida, Sam Sloan of White House, and Bill Sloan
of Portland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by
brothers, Tilman Sloan and Warney Sloan; sisters, Estelle Scott, Polly
Sloan, Viola Dean, and Ivy Peabody. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 9
p.m., Monday, October 10, 2005. Funeral service will be 1 p.m.,
Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.
Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. |
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Larry Wayne Slucher, age 55, of
Portland, passed away on April 21, 2005, at his residence. Born in
Frankfort, Ky., on December 19, 1949, to the late Jessie Tyann and Mary
Frances Feather Stone Slucher. Mr. Slucher was a truck driver for EPEC and
served in the Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Slucher;
children, Larry Wayne Slucher II of Frankfort, Ky., Deborah Sue Glover of
Portland, Daphne Waynetta Russell of Portland, William Raymond Brown, Jr.,
of Portland, Nathan Riley Brown of Apopka, Fla.; sisters, Linda Estill and
Jerrie Lynn Manns, both of Frankfort, Ky.; brothers, Allen Lane Slucher
and Danny Slucher, both of Frankfort, Ky.; 9 grandchildren. Visitation
will begin after 10 a.m., Friday, April 22, 2005. Funeral service will
be at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman
Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Webster officiating. Interment will be
at Old Brush Cemetery.
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Jimmie Lloyd Spann,
age 59, of Cottontown, died February 8, 2005, at his residence. Born in
Nashville on November 16, 1945, to the late William and Mary Spann. He
was a self-employed home repair construction worker. He is survived by
his wife, Judylane Spann of Cottontown; brother, Kenneth Spann of
Springfield; In-laws, Elbert and Verna Jones, Jr.; sisters-in-law, Dianna
Watts and Betty Spann; numerous other relatives and friends.
Memorial service will be 6 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2005, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Randall Jones officiating. |
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Hazel Stone,
age 87, of Portland,
died January 3, 2005, at Westmoreland Health Care. She was born April 14,
1917, in Macon County Tennessee, to the late Arthur Harrison and Sarah Ann
Story. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Stone; brother,
Hayden Marshall; and sister, Clemmie Brandon. She is survived by
sisters-in-law, Joan Marshall of Portland, Margaret Carr of Westmoreland,
Mary Williamson of Westmoreland ; brothers-in-law, Wendell Stone of
Westmoreland, and Hillis (Mary) Stone of Westmoreland; several nieces and
nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 4, 2005, from 10 a.m., until
9 p.m. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 5,
2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Ernest
Neagle, Bro. Gus Gregory and Bro. Clayton Hall officiating. Interment
will be at Eulia Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jimmie Heath, Tommy Keen,
Joey Boyd, Larry Hinton, Bobby Hinton, and Billy Thomas. |
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Odell Street,
age 91, of
Portland, passed away on December 25, 2005. Born in Sumner County on
August 15, 1914, to the late Fisher and Maude Street. Mr. Street retired
from General Motors. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Halliburton
Street of Portland; daughters, Orinda Fields of Carmel, Ind., Janie
Craigge of Tuscumbia, Ala., Jeanette Marlin of White House, Frances Rich
of Portland, Jeanette Dismore of Portland; 15 grandchildren; 14 great
grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by son, Lee
Street, and daughters, Juanita Smith and Carmelita Adcock. Visitation will
be 6 p.m., until 8 p.m., Monday, December 26, 2005, and 2 p.m., until 8
p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2005. Funeral service will be 2 p.m.,
Wednesday, December 28, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with
interment at Old Brush Cemetery. |
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Dorothy Mae Stringer,
age 75, of Portland, passed away Monday, November 21, 2005, at Highland
Manor. She was born in Sumner County on October 10, 1930, to the late
Carl and Irene Mee. She is survived by her husband, Bruce C. Stringer of
Portland; daughter, Patricia (Jim) Davenport of Old Hickory; sons, Ricky
(Peggy) Stringer of Portland, and Ronald (Wanda) Stringer of Portland;
grandchildren, Kimberly Davenport of Brentwood, Brian Davenport of
Hermitage; step grandchildren, Diana (Russell) McCloud of Bowling Green,
Ky., Kerry Hinton of Florida, Paul Hinton of Franklin, Ky., Landon Lawson
of Portland; sister, Ola Belle (Pete) Morrison of Portland; brother,
Vetrus (Robbie) Mee of Gallatin; aunts, Lillie Crouch of Madison, Tenn.,
Nina Coleman of Fort Wayne, Ind.; several nieces and nephews. Visitation
will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, November 21, 2005, and 10 a.m.,
until 9 p.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2005.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2005, at Wilkinson
& Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Donald Taylor officiating. Interment
will be at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Roger Woodall,
Jerial Woodall, Jr. Black, Mike Smallwood, Steve Stringer, and Pete
Morrison. |
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Arthur Wade Sullivan, age 74, of
Westmoreland, died December 31, 2004, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in
Gallatin. He was born in Macon County on September 26, 1930, to the late
Thomas Albert and Iva Walker Sullivan. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Dora Sullivan. He is survived by daughters, Freida Redden of Green
Castle, Ind., Glenda Etheridge of Lafayette, Tenn., Rhonda Woods of
Indianapolis, Ind., Denise Dozier of Westmoreland, Gracy Parkhurst of
Westmoreland, Iva Taylor of Westmoreland; sons, Hollis Sullivan of
Westmoreland, Jeffery Sullivan of Lafayette, Thomas Sullivan of
Westmoreland, Robert Sullivan of Westmoreland; 27 grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Monday, January 3, 2005,
at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Shockly and Bro.
Chad Anderson officiating. Interment will be at Portland Memorial
Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jay Bohanan, Harold Cole, Timothy Sullivan,
Benny Sullivan, Jonathon Graves and Donald Graves. Alternate pallbearers
will be Deano Cole and John Poland. |
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Lula Sullivan,
age 89, of
Portland, passed away Monday, November 14, 2005, at Highland Manor. She
was born in Sumner County on September 12, 1916, to the late Luther and
Annie Hall. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by
her husband, Douglas Sullivan. She is survived by her son, Billy (Patsy)
Hall; step-daughter, Erma Russell; sister, Christine Hall; grandchildren,
Mark Hall and Beth Richards of Portland; great grandsons, Jacob Hall of
Jackson, Tenn., Trae Hall of Portland, and Zac Richards of Portland;
several nieces, nephews, and step-grandchildren. Mrs. Sullivan was a
longtime member of the Portland Church of the Nazarene. Visitation will be
5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2005, and 10 a.m., until
funeral time on Wednesday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday,
November 16, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Rich
Cook officiating. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. |
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Clement Elwood "Bob" Teets,
age 81, of
White House, died May 15, 2005, at his residence. Born in Keyser, West
Virginia, on January 6, 1924, to the late William and Mabel Teets. He
is survived by daughters, Julia Ann (Tracy) Colburn of Bradenton,
Fla., Joanie (Scott) Wilhite of Gallatin, Vickie Patterson of
Gallatin; son, Paul Aaron (Sandy) Teets of Cross Plains; nine
grandchildren. Mr. Teets served with the U.S. Army during World War
II. Memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, May 19,
2005, at Old Union Church of Christ in Gallatin. "We love
you and we will miss you, Dad" |
Eva
Nell Thacker, age 78, of Hendersonville, died March 29, 2005,
at Mariner Health Care of Nashville. She was born in Sumner County on
September 15, 1926, to the late Carl and Lillie Mathias. She is survived
by daughter, Barbara (Michael) Monk of Prattville, Ala.; sons, Clifford
(Sherry) Thacker of Jamestown, Tenn., Harris (Judy) Thacker of Seminole,
Okla., Paul (Dorothy) Thacker of Bethpage, Tenn., Royce (Cheryl) Thacker
of Gallatin, Tenn.; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, J.T.
(Dellar) Mathias of Portland, James Donald Mathias of Union City, Tenn.,
Riley (Violet) Mathias of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; sisters, Viola Hinton of
Portland, Mary Hirlson of Murfreesboro, Tenn. Visitation will as follows:
6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2005, and 10 a.m., until 12
p.m., 2 p.m., until 4 p.m., and 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, March 31,
2005.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Friday, April 1, 2005, at Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Martindale. Interment will be at
Restlawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Harry Summers, Gary Mathias,
Kenneth Mathias, Steve Mathias, Carl Hirlston, Danny Mathias, and Mark
Mathias. Mrs. Thacker's nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Women's Missionary Society of
Madison General Baptist Church. |
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Donna Lynn Thompson,
age 46, of Smyrna, passed away on July 23, 2005. She was born on November
11, 1958, in Davidson County to Charles and Margie Eaton. She is survived
by daughter, Elizabeth Marie Yerkey of Smyrna; son, Darrell Thompson of
Smyrna; mother, Margie Mason of Goodlettsville; brothers, Joe Eaton of
Nashville, and Andy Eaton of Peagram. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 9
p.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2005, and 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, July
27, 2005. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Thursday, July 28, 2005, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Interment will be at Old Brush
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steven Yerkey, Darrell Thompson, Bobby
Thompson, Joseph Eaton, Richard Eaton, and Dean Yerkey. |
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Lois N. Thompson,
age 83, of
Cottontown died May 14, 2004.
Born in
Sumner
County on
October 31, 1921, to the late Delbert and Alma Link. She is survived by
daughters, Linda (Lynn) Starks, Jean (Bill) Beaty, both of Hendersonville,
and Judy (Jerry) Callis of Cottontown; son, Timmy (Penny) Thompson of
Cottontown; sisters, Louise Suttle of Cottontown, Annie Catherine Jackson
and Sue Wilkinson, both of White House. Preceded in death by sister, Marie
Rowland, and granddaughter, Dawn Michele Starks. Visitation will be
1 p.m., until 8 p.m., Sunday, May 15, 2005,
and
12 p.m., until 8 p.m., Monday, May 16,
2005.
Funeral service will be
11 a.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2005,
at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Shane
Starks, Chris Callis, Jason Parks, Justin Mayes, Brandon Rich, and Donnie
Briley. Interment will be at
Maple
Hill
Cemetery. |
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Tristan Lee Thompson, age 2
months, of Portland, died February 26, 2005, at Vanderbilt Children's
Hospital. Born December 4, 2004, in Sumner County to Stacy and Letisha
Thompson of Portland. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by
sisters, Kayla Hodges and Haley Thompson; brother, Colin Hodges;
grandparents, Tony and Elizabeth Thompson. Visitation will be 4 p.m.,
until 8 p.m., Monday, February 28, 2005. Funeral service will be 1:30
p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with
Bro. Barry Browning officiating. Interment will be at Bush's Chapel
Cemetery. |
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Beulah Vadner,
age 75, of Madison, passed away August 15, 2005. Born August 18, 1929, in
Sumner County to the late Lester and Lattie Owen. She was preceded in
death by daughter, Martha Lawrence and granddaughter, Shelly Stewart. She
is survived by husband, Kermit Vadner, Sr., daughter, Joanne Cotham of
Madison; June Oreta of Nashville; three sons, Dale (Sherry) Vadner, Kermit
Vadner, Jr. of Madison, Ronnie Vadner of Nashville; sister, Lillie Poole
of Portland; 13 grandchildren; several great grandchildren. Visitation
will begin after 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Friday, August 19, 2005, at Wilkinson
& Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy House officiating. Interment
will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
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Baxter Moore Walker,
age 85, of Portland, died May 10,
2005, at his residence. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Stout Walker;
parents, Boss and Mattie Walker; four sisters and one brother. Survived by
daughters, Linda Walker of Tiburon, Calif., Toni (Frank) Harper of
Hendersonville; son, Tim (Vicki) Walker of Sewanee, Tenn.; sister, Robbie
Sieff of Los Altos, Calif.; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren.
He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of Hollis Chapel
Church.Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, May, 15, 2005.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, May 16, 2005, at Old Brush
Cemetery. |
Frances
M. Walker,
age 78, of Portland, died January 26,
2005, at her residence. Born in Coffee County on March 27, 1926, to the
late Harvey and Mary (Walden) Stephens. She is preceded in death by her
husband, Wesley Walker. She is survived by daughters, Judy Moore of
Portland, and Carolyn Evans of Cross Plains; sons, Wayne Walker of
Portland, and Glen Walker of Cross Plains; brother, Charles Stephens of
Portland; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 12
p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, January 27, 2005, and 10 a.m., until
funeral time on Friday, January 28, 2005. Funeral service will be 3
p.m., Friday, January 28, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Bro. Jimmy Turner officiating. Interment will be Jake Link Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Wesley Walker, Kevin Evans, James Fox, Chuck Williams,
Clay Frey, and Tony Walker. |
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Lela Belle Walter, age 93, of
Portland, died March 7, 2005, at the Brassell Home Health Care. Born
November 6, 1911, in Sumner County to the late John and Earl Parks.
Preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Walter. She is survived by sons,
James Richard (Ruby) Walter of Portland, and Calvin (Sarah) Walter of
Portland; four grandchildren, John (Sarah) Walter of Lafayette, Karen
(Troy) Monroe of Airey, Md., Dan Walter of Portland, and Crystal Walter of
Portland; three great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin after 1 p.m.,
Wednesday, March 9, 2005. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Thursday,
March 10, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Bill
Richardson and Bro. Ralph Proffitt officiating. Interment will be at
Mitchellville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rhea Chandler, Wayne Cummings,
George Coker III, John Walter, Dan Walter, and Fred Walter. Honorary
pallbearers will be Raymond Davis, Ronny Cardwell, and Larry Hinton. |
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Teena Mary Ella Wheeler,
age 71, of Portland, passed away on July 24, 2005. She was born on
June 5, 1934, in Lismore, La., to the late John and Mary Wheeler. She
worked as a proof supervisor for Olan Mills Studios. She is survived by
daughter, Shelia O. (Glen) Seyforth of Portland; son, Glenn D. Morace of
Franklinton, La.; two grandchildren, Glen Seyforth, Jr., and Jessica A.
Seyforth, of Portland; one great grandchild, Cherokee Seyforth of
Linden, Tenn.; sister, Mildred Blanton of Mena, Ark.; and adopted
granddaughter, Monique Buntin of Portland. Visitation will be 6 p.m.,
until 9 p.m., Thursday, July 21, 2005. Funeral service will be 10
a.m., Friday, July 29, 2005, at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday, La.
Interment will be at Oswalt Cemetery in Lismore, La.
There will be no local services for Mrs. Wheeler. |
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Bertha Mae White,
age 82, of Portland, died June 4, 2005, at Tennessee Christian Medical
Center in Portland. Born in Sumner County on March 1, 1923, to the late
Johnny and Rosie Summers. She is survived by daughters, Edna Botkin of
Portland, Dorothy Daugherty of Fairview, Tenn.; son, Charles White of
Cross Plains, Tenn.; 7 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 2 great
great grandchildren; sister, Earlene Cox of Barren Plains, Tenn.
Visitation will begin after 10 a.m., Monday, June 6, 2005. Funeral
service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman
Funeral Home with Bro. Ted Daugherty officiating. Interment will be at
Link Cemetery. |
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Eva Nell Wilkinson,
age 87, of Portland, died January 22, 2005, at Tennessee Christian Medical
Center in Portland. She was born in Robertson County on October 18, 1917,
to the late Virgil and Lillie Groves. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Owen Wilkinson; parents, Virgil and Lillie Wright Groves. She is
survived by several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great
great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 2 p.m., until 6 p.m., Sunday,
January 23, 2005. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Monday, January 24,
2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Rev. Blyane Hall officiating. Interment will be at Hillcrest
Cemetery in White House. Pallbearers will be Robert Wilkerson, Joe Groves,
John Groves, Claud Groves, Bud Humpher, Milton Burysek, Phil Goostree, and
Billy Boltons. |
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Leona Woodall,
age 90, of Westmoreland, passed away November 10, 2005. She is survived
by daughter, Frances McCray of Westmoreland; son Melvin Woodall of
Adolphus, Ky.; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Nellie
Henson of Portland; brothers, James Groves of Franklin, Ky., and Lawrence
Groves of Portland. Visitation will be 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday,
November 11, 2005, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, November 12,
2005.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m., Sunday, November 27, 2005, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Old Brush Cemetery. |