2005 Obituary Archives

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 retir