2008 Obituaries

Garry David Atchison, age 68, of Hartselle, Ala., passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Portland on May 31, 1939, to the late Paul and Edith Faullin Atchison. Mr. Atchison is survived by his wife, Joyce Atchison of Hartselle, Ala.; son, Brian Atchison of Portland; brother, Ronny Atchison and wife Carolyn of Nashville; nephew, Kevin Atchison of Manchester; step-daughters, Kim Sapp and Nesha Mahathy, both of Hartselle, Ala., and Nikki Long of Moulton, Ala.; stepson, Joel Sapp of Hillsboro, Ala.; 6 step grandchildren. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to service. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Alex Jackson officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Hospice of the Valley, P.O. Box 2745, Decatur, AL 35601.

Benton Mac Barber, age 81, of Gallatin, passed away on May 2, 2008, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on December 23, 1926, to the late Benton MacMillian and Mary Aldridge Barber. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Barber. He is survived by daughter, Christy (Ricky) Young of Castalian Springs; sons, Benton R. Barber of Gallatin, Daryl (Barbara) Barber of Gallatin; grandchildren, Shelly Gregory, Shane Barber, Courtney Matthews, Sloan Barber, Allison Barber, Allison Young; great grandchildren, Jasmine and Kaleb Wilson, Qierra Gregory; sisters, Annie York, Helen Monday, Zelma Stinson; brothers, Lloyd Barber, Billy Joe Barber. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Monday, May 5, 2008, and 1 p.m., until 8 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Interment will be at Crestview Memorial Park.

Lorene Barber, age 87 of Portland, passed away January 17, 2008, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She was born in Davidson County on July 5, 1920, to the late Lon and Della Rippy. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Stevens of Lafayette; son, Dan Barber of Hendersonville; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother, Quinton A. Rippy of Franklin, Ky. Visitation will be 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, January 20, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 21, 2008, at Lakeside Church in Westmoreland, with Bro. Leon Graves officiating. Interment will be at Roberts Tabernacle Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dan Zettel, Mark Schultz, Kelly Barber, Ben Stevens and Andy Mason.

Carolyn Young Jenkins Barnette, age 60, of Montgomery, Ala., passed away Saturday, March 15, 2008, with her family at her side, after a bout with cancer. She was born in Simpson County, Ky., on September 10, 1947, to Floyd Young Jenkins and Josephine Pinson Jenkins. During her family’s near 30-year stay in Montgomery, she was involved in the arts, education and the International Ministry at her church. She is survived by her parents, Floyd and Josephine Jenkins of Portland; husband, Charles Robert Barnette of Montgomery, Ala.; son, Charles Jonathan (Luanne Killian) Barnette of Madison, Ala.; daughters, Jennifer Jenkins Barnette of New York, N.Y.; Amy Carolyn Barnette of Memphis. There will be a visitation from 2:30 pm till 3:30 pm, Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at Maple Hill Cemetery. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the International Ministry at First Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ala., or to the charity of one’s choice.

John David Benjamin, Sr., 73, of Portland, passed away January 17, 2008. He was born in Pennsylvania on July 13, 1934, to the late Austin and Flossie Gail Benjamin. He was the owner of J.B. Motors and Benjamin’s One Stop in Ithaca, N.Y.,, and Benjamin Automotive in Portland. He is survived by his wife, Carol Benjamin of Portland; sons, John David Benjamin, Jr., of Spencer, N.Y., Douglas Robert (Jennifer) Benjamin of Portland; daughters, Denise (David) McDermitt of Ithaca, N.Y., Cindy Rollins of California; grandchildren, Brenna, Autumn, Alleana and Ian Benjamin, Brian McDermitt; sister, Naomi Cook of Monroeton, Pa. He was preceded in death by sister, Winona Schoonooer; brothers, Austin and Levergne Benjamin. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m., Monday, January 21, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home in Portland, Tenn. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

Lattie Myrtle Gant Borders, age 97, of Portland, passed away January 19, 2008. Born in Macon County on September 6, 1910, to the late Freeley and Isabelle Driver. Survived by her daughters, Dorothy Williams of Portland, Derotha Overmyer of Indianapolis; sisters, May Doss of Lafayette, Anna Carter of Scottsville, Ky.; 9 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husbands, Willie Gant and Larry Borders; son, Earl Gant; grandson, Gerald Williams. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, January 21, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. George Perdue officiating. Interment will be at Hayesville Cemetery in Macon County. Pallbearers will be Lennie Gant, Butch Williams, B.J. Gant, Danny White, Donnie Hesson, and Timmy Williams.

Georgia Mae Brown, age 78, of Portland, passed away January 30, 2008, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Davidson County on July 17, 1929, to the late Roy and Annie Hall Livingston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alford Brown, and brothers, Claude, Herman, and Russell Livingston. She is survived by her daughters, Betty (Danny) Richardson of Mt. Juliet, Darlene (Bill) Rush of Portland; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brothers, Paul (Juanita) Livingston of Portland, Willie Livingston of Portland, and Roy Livingston, Jr., of Portland. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, January 31, 2008, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, February 2, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Clayton Hall and Bro. Jimmy Turner officiating. Interment will be at Halltown Cemetery.

James Monroe Brown, age 84, born June 5, 1923, passed away March 29, 2008, at The Medical Center of Bowling Green, Ky. He is the son of the late Lee and Fannie Hardison Brown. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Lois Jean Brown of Franklin, Ky.; daughters, Sherry Shipley and Sandra Spry, both of Hendersonville, and June Brown, of Tennessee; son, Jimmy Brown of Hendersonville; step-sons, Tim Spurlock of Cottontown, David and Jim Spurlock, both of Nashville; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister, Frances Denney of Portland, Violet Hudnall of Hendersonville and Hazel Raines of Hermitage. Visitation will be 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, March 30, 2008, and 1 p.m., until 8 p.m., Monday. Funeral services are 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Elvis Farley officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery.

Larry Busch, age 43, of Portland, passed away February 26, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. He was born in Davidson County on October 2, 1964. He is survived by his parents, Freddie and Leila Busch of Portland; sister, Darlene (David) Fairchild of Shawnee, Kans.; nieces, Beckie and Rindy Fairchild; nephew, Christopher Fairchild. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until service time on Friday. Memorial service will be 7 p.m., Friday, Friday, February 29, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

Kenneth Lowell Cantrell, age 75, of Portland, passed away April 10, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Vian, Okla., on July 21, 1932, to the late Opie and Jennie Lee Cantrell. He retired from the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Cantrell of Portland; daughter, Anita Carter of Altamonte Springs, Fla.; sons, David Cantrell of Cottontown; Daniel Cantrell of Cross Plains, Jonathan Cantrell of High Point, N.C.; sisters, Carole Skaggs of Ashland City, Dorothy Randall of Phoenix, Ariz., Juanita Turner of Pleasant View. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 7 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2008. Funeral service will be 3 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Old Brush Cemetery.

Alice Rhea Mink Cash, “Granny Alice,” age 68, of Portland, passed away January 2, 2008, at Baptist Hospital. She was born in Robertson County on March 12, 1939, to the late William and Maffie Link. She retired from Sunbeam Corporation and H.G. Hill’s Deli. She was a member of Fountain Head Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, James “Jim” Cash of Portland; daughters, Debbie (Mike) Pearson of Orlinda, Cindy Patten of Portland; sons, Bill (Debbie) Gamble of Portland, Larry “Joey” (Jamie) Johnson, Jr., of Portland; stepchildren, Angie (Chris) Gress of Stonefort, Ill., Debbie Burton of St. Louis, Mo., Johnathon (Reba) Cash of St. Louis, Mo.; 22 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Maggie Mink; sister, Ruby Sims; brother, John Wayne Mink. Visitation will be 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2008. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, January 5, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Mark Hearn, Chad Loveless and Gary Mink officiating. Interment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Steven Dale Childers, age 50, of Portland, passed away January 1, 2008. He was born in Huntington, W.Va., on December 7, 1957, to Lester and Joann Childers. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Riley Childers of Portland; children, William Michael, Crystal Gail; grandchildren, Brianna, Shon, Courtney, Nicholas, Jared; mother, Joann Childers of Portland; brothers, Bob (Kathy) Childers of Milton, W.Va., Jim (Dee) Childers of Huntington, W.Va., Tony (Cindy) Childers of Cross Plains; very close friend, Thomas Dockery of Portland; father-in-law, Davey Riley, Sr.; sisters-in-law, Pam (John) Boyden, Trina (Steve) Davis; brother-in-law, Davey Riley, Jr.; a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Childers; mother-in-law, Gaythelle Riley; children, Ambria Childers, Steven Childers, Jr. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, January 5, 2008, at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, W.Va., with interment at White Chapel.

Jane Elizabeth Webster Christian, age 82, of Portland, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2008, at NHC in Hendersonville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otho and Lucille Webster, and brother, Jack C. Webster. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charles Eugene Christian of Portland; her daughter, Connie Keele of Manchester; son, Wade (Debbie) Christian of Nashville; grandchildren, Bradley and Zachary Keele of Manchester, and Leslie Christian of Nashville; sisters, Dorothy Henry of Goodlettsville, Sarah (Ken) Dance of Valrico, Fla.; sister-in-law, Virginia Webster of Nashville, several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with James Harris, Don Readhimer and Rusty Hills officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bradley Keele, Zachary Keele, John Henry, George Henry, Otho Webster, and Bill Meguiar.

Michael Dana Clark, Jr., age 34 of Cottontown, passed away on February 3, 2008. He is survived by daughter, Tara Clark of Cottontown; son, Michael Clark of Portland; mother, Terry Clark of Cottontown, father, Michael Clark, Sr., of Cottontown; sisters, Misty Troutt of Gallatin, Trena Palmer of Cottontown; brother, Troy Clark of Cottontown; grandparents, James and Dorothy Williams of Cottontown. Visitation will be 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, February 4, 2008, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Biggs officiating. Interment will be at Halltown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Troy Clark, Justin Williams, Michael "Little Bubba" Clark, Troy Clinard, Larry Upchurch, Johnny McCray, Michael Vetetoe and Darrell Baskerville.

Larry Wayne Clinard, age 60, of Portland, passed away April 27, 2008, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 27, 1948, to J.C. and Mary Clinard. He is survived by daughters, Deana (Jeff) Key of Bethpage, Vickie (Kenny) Clark of Portland; son, Wayne (Michelle) Clinard of Portland; mother, Mary Clinard of Portland; sisters, Betty Pugh of Carthage, Melinda Robertson of Portland; 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, April 28, 2008, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Pierce and Bro. John Lindsey officiating. Interment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Fred Robertson, Danny Ladd, Robert Carillon, James Howard, William Carillon, Sam Pugh and George Carillon will serve as pallbearers.

Bobby Joe Clubbs, age 68, of Portland, passed away on January 22, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. He was born on March 21, 1939, to the late William and Leona Clubbs. He is survived by his daughters, Tina Jean Barnes of La Vergne, Penny Allison of Portland; son, Bobby Dale Clubbs of Goodlettsville; 4 grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Shelton of Ohio, Annie Margret Byrum of Portland, Mary Lou Fleming of Portland, Shirley Jean Key of Portland. Memorial Service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

William Carrol (Bill) Covington, age 81, of Robertson Co., born September 27, 1926 to Hubbard Ford and Viola Warren Covington. Passed away March 14, 2008, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. Mr. Covington was an honored Korean War veteran, former Road Superintendent for Robertson Co., worked for the State of Tennessee at the Welcome Center and was on the Board of Directors for The Farmers Bank for 15 years. Mr. Covington is survived by his sister, Helen Hale of Cross Plains, Tenn., brothers, H.F. Covington, Jr., of Gallatin, and Clayton Covington of Florida; a loving friend, Jane Minnick, of Franklin, Ky. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Starks Covington; parents, H. F. and Viola Warren Covington; brother, John Warren Covington; sister, Elizabeth Ann Covington. Visitation will be from 12 noon until 9 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2008. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Robertson Co.

Leota Viola "GiGi" Cron, age 79, of Portland, passed away February 15, 2008, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Winter Park, Fla., on May 6, 1928, to the late George and Vesta Greemore. She is survived by her daughters, Connie (Mark) Ferguson of Portland, Sharon (Mike) Hinton of Portland, Melody (Harold) Hudson of Portland; sons, James Essom (Anna) Cron of Portland, George Edward (Enola) Cron of Portland, William Marvin ( Lisa) Cron of Hermiston, Ore.,; 16 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Loretta Wilson of Mountain Grove, Mo.; stepdaughters, Betty Pearson, Peggy Scott, Jean Gilmer. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Rachel Cron, and stepdaughter, Callie Smith. Visitation will be 1 p.m., until 8 p.m., Saturday, February 16, 2008. Funeral service will be 3 p.m., Sunday, February 17, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Miller officiating.

Johnnie Gillington Dillard, age 97, of Franklin, Ky., passed away January 19, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center. He was born in Robertson County on November 17, 1910, to the late James and Nora Dillard. He is survived by his wife Lola Mae Dillard of Franklin, Ky.; daughters, Stella (John) Curry of Franklin, Ky., Carol (Rondel) Miller of Franklin, Ky., Jean Strode of Scottsville, Ky.; sons, Wallace (Ruth Ann) Dillard of Franklin, Ky., Joe (Mary) Dillard of Franklin, Ky., Buzz (Judy) Dillard of Franklin, Ky., Robert (Patsy) Dillard of Franklin, Ky., Jackie (Brenda) Dillard of Franklin, Ky., Ralph (Bobbie) Dillard of Franklin, Ky., Jerry (Carolyn) Dillard of Orlinda, Tenn.; 22 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son, Harold Dillard. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, January 21, 2008. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Clayton Hall and Bro. David Youngblood officiating. Interment will be at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Randy Jones, Dale Jones, Troy Dillard, Kelly Dillard, Scott Dillard, Chris Dillard, Jonathan Dillard, Adam Dillard and Rondel Miller.

Roy Burton Durham, age 100, of Harvest, Ala., formerly of Portland, passed away January 24, 2008. He was born in Sumner County on October 9, 1907. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Gladys Hall Durham, and daughter, Frances Marie Waldon. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Knight of Harvest, Ala.; sister, Virginia Collins of Nashville; grandchildren, Kelly Simmons of Ardmore, Jeffery Knight of Huntsville, Ala., Susan Darrongine of Huntsville, Ala., Jeremy Knight of Huntsville, Ala., Tina Waldon of Ashland City, Ty Walden of Murfreesboro, Glenda Griffin of Shelbyville; 17 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 7 p.m., Friday, January 25, 2008. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, January 26, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Restlawn Memory Gardens.

Rebecca Norris Dyhouse, age 94, of Cross Plains, Tenn., passed away April 1, 2008. Mrs. Dyhouse was born January 27, 1914, in the Mulloys Community of Robertson County to T.L. and Nellie Whiteside. She is preceded in death by her husband, Victor Weiss of the Clearview Community and husband George Dyhouse of Pittsburg, Pa.; sisters, Louise Jones of Cross Plains, Evelyn Starks of White House; nephew, Ward Starks of Madison, Tenn. Mrs. Dyhouse is survived by step-sons, Richard Dyhouse of Chicago, Ill., and Bob Dyhouse of Flushing, Mich.; nieces, Dora Hardcastle of Cross Plains and Oneal Gregory of the Clearview Community; nephews, Morgan Moore of the Clearview Community, Irvin Starks of Cross Plains, and James Weiss of Goodlettsville. She is also survived by many grand- and great-nieces and nephews. Mrs. Dyhouse passed away at the home of Rhonda Collins of Cross Plains. Mrs. Collins and her family became an extended family to Miss Rebecca and were a source of great joy and comfort to her. Mrs. Dyhouse is a graduate of Cross Plains High School and was a member of the Clearview Church of Christ for 62 years. Known by most as Aunt Beck, Miss Rebecca or simply Becky, she lived a full and active life. She enjoyed playing cards, dominos, gardening, flowers, travel, motorcycle riding, show horses and, most of all, her family and her friends. Upon retirement, she lived in Arcadia, Fla., and Cross Plains. She was involved in the early days of the organization of the NFO. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2008, and 11 a.m., until funeral time on Thursday. Funeral service will be 3 p.m., Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Mike Moore and Lowell Harris officiating. Pallbearers are Jackie Carter, Roy Gambrel, Jim Morris, Bill Pruett, Jody Starks and Jason Weiss. Interment will be in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Franklin, Ky. In lieu of flowers, donations to the New Deal Church of Christ Building Fund may be made.

J.L. Elks, age 72, of Cottontown, passed away on January 17, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Sumner County on April 24, 1935, to the late Ammon and Melise Gray Elks. He was preceded in death by his wife Estelle Elks. Survived by children, Karen (Dan) Thomason of Montana, and their daughter, Michele Gearhart of Idaho; Jerry (Anna “Sissy”) Elks of North Carolina, Linda (Fred) Gentry of Murfreesboro, Brenda (David) Reese of Hendersonville, Richard (Jessica) Seyler of Cottontown, Tammy Smith of Hendersonville; 15 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; brother, William (Evelyn) Elks of Cottontown. Visitation will be 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, January 18, 2008, and 10 a.m., until service time on Saturday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, January 19, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Roy Lamberth officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Fred Gentry, David Reese, Richard Seyler, Chris Reese, Drew Elks and Brandon Elks.

Pauline England, age 89, of Portland, passed away February 21, 2008, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on May 10, 1918, to the late Fay Burton and Sudie Goostree Hobdy. She is survived by her daughter, Betty (James) Hodges of Portland; sons, Earl England, Jr., of Portland, Harvey Joe (Barbara) England of Portland, Bailey Wayne (Teresa) England of Portland; daughter-in-law, Pat England of Portland; brother, James Allen Hobdy of Portland; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 5 step great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; 2 step great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl England, Sr.; sons, Billy Ray England, Dennis Fay England; daughter-in-law, Emma Jean England. Visitation will be 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, February 22, 2008. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, February 23, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Br. Andy Mathias officiating. Interment will be at Restlawn Memory Gardens.

Annie Marie Gant, age 85, of Portland, passed away January 16, 2008, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born April 15, 1922, to the late William Jefferson and Sue Marie Jackson Meador. She was a lifelong member of Portland Church of Christ, volunteered for the Boy Scouts of America, 4-H and local home demonstration clubs. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, sewing and raising rabbits. She is survived by her sister, Polly Ann (Robert) Meador of Gallatin; brothers, William K. Meador of Gallatin, Jack Ed (Mazelle) Meador of Nashville; sister-in-law, Margarita Meador; brothe- in-law, Olan Douglas; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cordell Gant; son, William Henry Gant; daughter-in-law, Debbie Brown Gant; brother, Brown Peyton Meador; sister, Mary Meador Douglas; brother-in-law, Walden Gant. Visitation will be 1 p.m., until 8 p.m., Friday, January 18, 2008. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, January 19, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with James Harris officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery.

Carl Douglas Glover, age 76, of Indianapolis, Ind., passed away March 13, 1008. He was born in Sumner County on December 4, 1931, to the late Joe and Carrie Brown Glover. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mildred Poole Glover; daughters, Janice Profitt and Pat Burger, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; sisters, Jewell Stewart of Portland, Barbara Dixon of Scottsville, Ky.; grandchildren, Brian, Josh, Dusty, and Angel; 8 great grandchildren. A visitation will be held at Little and Sons Funeral Home in Beech Grove, Ind., on Friday, March 14, 2008, from 4 p.m., until 8 p.m. Local visitation will be from 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2008, and 2 p.m., until 8 p.m., on Sunday. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Old Brush Cemetery.

Shirley Ann Glover, age 64, of Gallatin, passed away February 24, 2008, at Trousdale Medical Center. She was born on June 18, 1943, to the late Harry and Bessie Brassell. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Ann Legge of Gallatin, Sally Ann McCloud of Portland, Myrtle Ann McCloud of Portland, Lynn McCloud of Westmoreland; sons, Roger Glover, William H. McCloud, Jr., of Portland, Glen McCloud of Portland; sister, Pearley; brothers, Junior Brassell, Harry Brassell of Gallatin; 19 grandchildren. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, February 25, 2008, and 9 a.m., until 9 p.m., on Tuesday. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Huff officiating. Interment will be at Sulphur Fork Church Cemetery.

Morris H. Gregory, age 86, of Portland, passed away March 14, 2008. He was born in Sumner County on May 9, 1921, to the late Hershel and Rettia Gregory. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Clara Gass Gregory of Portland; daughters, Shirley (Franklin) Perdue of Portland, Barbara (Joe) England of Portland; son, Robbin Gregory of Franklin, Ky.; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; 2 step great grandchildren. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, March, 15, 2008, and 12 noon until 9 p.m., on Sunday. Funeral service will be 3 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2008, at Church of God of Prophecy with interment at Maple Hill Cemetery.

Jewel Estelle Hobdy, age 95, of Portland, passed away on April 24, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. She was born in Robertson County on January 11, 1913. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Flora Freedle; husband, Al Hobdy; son, Willard Hobdy; brothers, William Howard Freedle, Edward W. (Jack) Freedle, E.V. (Dick) Freedle; sisters, Willie Shelton, Georgia Eckhart, Serena Belle Leverette. She is survived by her daughters, Alberta White of Portland, Betty King of Portland; brother, O.H. Freedle of Portland; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 16 great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 2008, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., on Friday, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., on Saturday. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m., Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Clayton Hall and Bro. Tony Brown officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery.

Lillie Hobdy, age 91, of Portland, passed away April 9, 2008, at Highland Manor. She was born in Sumner County on December 15, 1916. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Florence Eden; son, Robert Hobdy; two brothers and six sisters. She was a faithful charter member of Union Chapel Church. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, David Hobdy of Portland; son, Jerry (Barbara) Hobdy of Portland; daughters, Patsy (Billy) Hall of Portland, Andrea (Bobby) Williams of Portland, Cindy (Gary) Summers of Franklin, Ky.; 8 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; sister, Lila Mae Crafton. Visitation will be 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, April 10, 2008, and 8 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Mike Brady and Berlan Harper officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Hall, Lyndell Hobdy, Jay Austin, Clay Williams, Daniel Williams, Claude Cherry, and Vernon Dillard.

Annie Jewell Jones, age 89, of Portland, passed away March 23, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Sumner County on November 26, 1918, to the late William Henry and Bertha Joanna Freeland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Jones, and brother Oscar Freeland. She is survived by her daughter, Joanna (James) Brizendine of Portland; son, Charles Jones of California; grandchildren, Stephen Brizendine, Anthony (Dawn) Brizendine, both of Portland, Drew (Candice) Jones, Gavin Jones, and Courtney Jones, all of California; 4 great grandchildren; niece, Nancy Hackett; nephew, Ronald Martin. Visitation will be 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 25 2008, and 10 a.m., until service time on Wednesday. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Maple Hill Cemetery.

Michael Anthony Ladd, age 34, of Portland, passed away May 5, 2008, at Skyline Medical Center. He was born on July 18, 1973, to Virginia Ladd and the late William Earl Ladd. He is survived by his mother, Virginia Ladd of Portland; sister, Debra Criswell of Portland; brothers, Dewayne Ladd of Portland, Tony Ladd of Portland, Mark Ladd of Portland. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Eulia Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Perdue, Shawn Ladd, Johnathan Ladd, Dustin Gordon, Quincy Walker and Doug Cassidy.

Mildred Louise Lamberth, age 79, of Beechgrove, Tenn., passed away January 27, 2008. at St. Thomas Hospital. She was born in Sumner County on December 25, 1929. to the late Charles and Mary Williams. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Linus Lamberth of Beechgrove; daughters, Vicki McMahan Jones, Pamela Phillips Edwards of Manchester; sister, Rita Boyce of Cross Plains; grandchildren, Christopher Keen, Michael Phillips, Michelle Minton, Christine Cobble, Daniel Phillips; 8 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, January 29, 2008. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Mitchellville General Baptist Church Cemetery.

Larry Law, age 75, of Portland, passed away February 23, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Sumner County on January 15, 1933, to the late William and Jane Law. Larry started a lifelong career in agriculture in school, belonging to the 4-H Club. Then he was involved with Tennessee Farm Bureau YF&H, The National Farm Organization, Sumner County Co-Op Board of Directors, member of Darymen, Inc., and the Sumner County Cattlemen's Association. Larry also took time to open his farm for farm tours to help educate children in the benefits of agriculture, as an example in the grain, dairy, and beef industry of agriculture. As an avid trail rider and wagon master on trail drives, Larry enjoyed both, with faithful stock, Sweet Pea and Billy Bob. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Law of Portland; son, Robert (Lisa) Law of Portland; daughter, Anne Marie Law of Portland; grandson, Trevor Parker Law of Portland; stepsons, Chad Wilson of Portland, Grant (Laura) Wilson of Nashville; brothers, William Berry (Sadie) Law, Jr., of Portland, Dewitt (Joanne) Law of Portland; sisters, Cora Mai (Carl) Hall of Raytown, Mo., Jane Jenkins of Nashville; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, February 24, 2008, and 10 a.m., until 8 p.m., on Monday. Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Rusty Hills and Mike McDonald officiating. Interment will be at Bush's Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Trevor Law, David Law, Jack Law, Kevin Law, Mark Law, Sid Starkey and Ted Starkey. Memorial contributions may be made to Taylor Christian Camp Strawberry Field, c/o The Portland Church of Christ, 200 N. Russell St., Portland, TN 37148.

Linda Lee Louden, age 69, of Portland, passed away January 26, 2008. She was born on May 31, 1938, to the late Melvin and Margie Kelly. She is survived by her husband, Elzie Louden of Portland; daughters, Delana (Terry) Eplin of Florence, Ky., Kim Johnson of Ringo, Ga., Barbara (Fred) Walter of Portland; son, Kelton (Sara Ann) Louden of Portland; 8 grandchildren; 1 great grandchildren; sister, Joyce Revack of Burlington, Ky.; brother, Ronald Kelly of Waterloo, Ky. Visitation will be 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, January 28, 2008. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bobby Reynolds and Larry Henson officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Josh Catrell, Chris Johnson, Tony Johnson, Mike Higginbotham, Kelly Bridewell and Terry Eplin.

Della Effie Mathias, age 90, of Portland, passed away February 21 2008. She was born in Smith County on March 27, 1917. She was a longtime member of Union Chapel General Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, J. T. Mathias. She is survived by her son, Gary (Goldie) Mathias of White House; daughter, Linda Daniel of Arcadia, Fla.; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. She was the last survivor of 9 children. Visitation will be 12 p.m., until 8 p.m., Saturday, February 23, 2008. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Sunday, February 24, 2008, at Union Chapel Church with Bro. Andy Mathias and Bro. Mark Scott officiating. Interment will be at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Scott Farmer, Les Farmer, Max Farmer, Mark Johnson, Corey Johnson, Pat Harrell, Jonathan King, David Harrett, and Joseph Daniel and Zachery King.

J.T. Mathias, age 93, of Portland, passed away February 9, 2008. He was born in Sumner County on November 14, 1914, to the late Carl and Lillie Mathias. He is survived by his wife, Della Lamb Mathias of Portland; son, Gary (Goldie) Mathias of White House; daughter, Linda Daniel of Arcadia, Fla.; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sisters, Viola Hinton of Portland, Mary Hirlston of Murfreesboro; brother, Riley Mathias of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Monday, February 11, 2008, at Union Chapel Church with Bro. Andy Mathias officiating. Interment will be at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Scott Farmer, Les Farmer, Max Farmer, Mark Johnson, Corey Johnson, Pat Harrell, Jonathan King, David Harrett and Joseph Daniel.

Reece Meador, age 82, of Portland, passed away April 24, 2008. He was born in Macon County, Tenn., on May 24, 1925, to the late Herley and Lillie Meador. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Martin Meador of Portland; daughters, Paula (Roger) Sutherlon of Greencastle, Ind., Zella Meador of Portland, Peggy (Mike) Hall of Westfield, Mass.; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 1 p.m., until 8 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2008, and 2 p.m., until 4 p.m., Sunday. Funeral service will be 4 p.m., Sunday, April, 27, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Roger Sutherlon, James Harris and Rusty Hills officiating. Interment will be at Rock Bridge Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ron Sutherlon, David Sutherlon, Dean Sutherlon, James Ferguson, Chris Aliviado, Mike Hall and Mark Ferguson.

Bud Moore, age 74, of Portland, passed away on January 14, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on July 12, 1933, to the late Tom and Essie Bell Brooks Moore. He is survived by his brother, Jimmy (Judy) Moore of Portland; 11 nieces and nephews; 19 great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Dorothy Callis and Virginia Biggs. Visitation will be 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, January 15, 2008, and 8 a.m., until service time on Wednesday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Biggs officiating. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Callis, Jerry Callis, Kevin Callis, Rondy Callis, Ralph Biggs and Tyler Faith.

Marie Thomas Nolf, age 47, passed away January 7, 2008, at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Paul D. Nolf of Portland; daughter, Shawn England of Portland; 3 grandchildren; sisters, Frieda, Mary, and Glenda; brothers, Rafe, Roger, and Willis. Visitation will be 12 p.m., until 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2008, Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at Martins Chapel Church Cemetery with Bro. Terry Howser officiating.

Minnie Lee Legge Perdue, 87, formally of Portland, Tennessee, passed away at 8 p.m., Sunday, April 27, 2008, at the Medical Center in Scottsville, Kentucky. The Sumner County, Tennessee, native was a housewife. She was a member of Martin’s Chapel General Baptist Church in the Sengtown community. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Hender Etter Pearson Legge, the wife of the late Artie Hampton Perdue, and the daughter-in-law of the late William Mathew and Elizabeth Ellen “Eliza” Mayes Perdue. Survivors include daughters, Ann Rich and husband Creo of Holland, Kentucky, and Pat Reynolds and husband Freddie of Rockfield, Kentucky; grandson, Eddie Rich, Jr., of Holland, Kentucy; grand daughter, Neika Stinson and husband Craig of Scottsville, Kentucky; great grandchildren, Eddie Rich, III, of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Salliann and Deacon Stinson, Scottsville, Kentucky; and nieces and nephews. Minnie Lee is preceded in death by her husband, Artie Hampton “Hamp” Perdue; granddaughter Stephanie Reynolds Long; step-sons, Artie, Maxie, and Hayden Perdue; brother, Hershal Legge; and sister, Ora Starks. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Howser and Bro. Jimmy Cushenberry officiating. Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Portland.

Pauline Pearson Perdue, age 89, of Portland, passed away February 20, 2008. She was born in Sumner County on May 29, 1918, to the late Ezra and Effie Pearson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe D. Perdue; daughter-in-law, Linda Sue Perdue; sister, Gladys Thompson; brothers, Leo Pearson, Ray Dean Pearson. She retired from Eaton Corporation. She is survived by her sons, Ronnie (Maxine) Perdue of Portland, Billy Wayne (Charlotte) Perdue of Portland; grandchildren, Steve (Beverly) Perdue, Rhonda (Ted) Jernigan, Lisa (Quinn) Hammonds, Kelly (Steve) Kirby, all of Portland; great grandchildren, Lacey Perdue, Jasmine Perdue, Breanna Perdue, Chris Jernigan, Justin Jernigan, Jeremy Hammonds, Rusty Hammonds, Andrew Hammonds, Kyle Kirby, Austin Kirby, Kati Beth Kirby, all of Portland; great great grandchild, Daltyn Hammonds of Portland; brothers, Edward “Ed” Pearson, Earl Pearson, both of Portland; sister, Shirley Williams, of Castalion Springs; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 9 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2008. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Friday, February 22, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Clayton Hall and Bro. James Parker officiating. Interment will be at Sherron Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Perdue, Jeremy Hammonds, Rusty Hammonds, Andrew Hammonds, Chris Jernigan, Justin Jernigan, Kyle Kirby and Austin Kirby. Honorary pallbearers will be Lacey Perdue, Jasmine Perdue, Breanna Perdue and Kati Beth Kirby.

William Haskel Perdue, age 87, of Portland, passed away April 12, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on February 26, 1921, to the late William Edgar and Ada Patti Perdue. He is survived by his wife, Laura Perdue of Portland; daughters, Gladys (James) Minor of Bethpage, Judy Rippy of Portland, Trish (Joe) Hall of Westmoreland; son, Jerry (Connie) Perdue of Portland; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by son-in-law, David Rippy. Visitation will be 12 noon until 9 p.m., on both Monday and Tuesday. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Larry Emery and Larry Burk officiating. Interment will be at Boiling Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Minor, Mike Minor, Joey Hall, Josh Rippy, Robert Mayhew and Mike Hudson.

Michael V. Ray, age 58, of Portland, passed away March 29, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Sumner County on November 14, 1949, to the late Paul and Bessie Ray. He retired from the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hunter Ray of Portland; daughters, Kimberly Ray of Portland, Shaunna Robertson of Portland; sons, Mike Ray of Hendersonville, Chad Avent of Gainesboro, Shawn Ray of Kansas City, Mo.; grandchildren, Hillary Avent, Casey Avent, Shawn Choate, Benjamin Ray, Jimmy Ray, Anna Ray, Bastian Ray, Kara Robertson; sisters, Ann Johnson, Joyce Thurmond, Paulata Henson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gene Ray. Visitation will be 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2008, and 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Monday, March 31, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Pharris Cemetery in Gainsboro.

L.C. Renfro, age 74, of Portland, passed away February 14, 2008, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born in Robertson County on January 27, 1934, to the late Dale and Lula Renfro. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Hesson Renfro of Portland; sons, Malcolm D. Renfro of LaGrange, Ga., Jeff Renfro of Portland; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Betty Littlejohn of Springfield, Jean Johns of Franklin, Ky., Linda Harmond of Atlanta, Ga.; brother, Jimmy Renfro of Franklin, Ky.; stepsons, Roger Ryan of Portland, Michael Ryan of Portland; stepdaughters, Darlene West of Portland, Pam Woodall of Portland: 2 step grandchildren; 5 step great grandchildren. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, February 16 2008. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Sunday, February 17, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Forrest Creekmore officiating. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery.

Margie Kathleene "Pete" Roach, age 77, of Portland, passed away January 12, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on March 17, 1930 to the late Fate and Louise Moore. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy (Ronald) Hobdy of Ocoee, Fla.; sons, Billy (Jenny) Roach of Nashville, Doug (Janet) Roach of Franklin, Ky.; grandsons, Duane, Scott, and Christopher Roach, Corey Gregory; great grandsons, Ethan Roach, Triston Gregory; great granddaughters, Elizabeth and Abby Roach, Catherine Baker; brother, Robert Moore of Portland; sisters, Lena Reynolds of Cottontown, Sadie Sullivan of Portland. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brother, Franklin Moore; sister, Wilma Caldwell. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2008, and 10 a.m., until service time on Tuesday. Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Birrs and Bro. Tony Brown officiating. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Corey Gregory, Brent Reynolds, Christopher Roach, Doug Gregory, Duane Roach, Scott Roach, Charles Sullivan and Jimmy Kepley.

Mary Elizabeth Shepherd, age 81, of Bethpage, passed away on February 4, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. She was born in Davidson County on October 23, 1926, to the late Joe and Margery Birchett. She is survived by her son, Joseph Wayne Shepherd of Bethpage; grandchildren, Shelly Keen, Samantha Shepherd, Todd Shepherd; great grandchildren, Aly, Gracie, and Hanna; brother, Howard Birchett; nieces, Eleanor Key, Nancy Demert, Janice Dye, and Elizabeth Odum. Graveside services were held on Thursday, February 7, 2008, at Rock Bridge Cemetery.

Dr. Ralph W. Simonton, Jr., age 84, of Portland, passed away February 11, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. He was born in Somerville, Tex., on December 23, 1923, to the late Ralph W. and Gertrude May Pickett Simonton. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Mary Simonton; and sister, Mary Carolyn Simonton. He is survived by his children, Anne (John) Marlin of Portland, Dr. Ralph W. Simonton, III, of Portland, Dr. Susan Simonton of Minneapolis, Minn.; 4 grandchildren, Kelley Marlin (Brett) Alexander of Richmond, Va., Bryan (Carrie) Marlin of Hendersonville, Kari Marlin of Bowling Green, Ky., James Marlin of Austin, Tex.; great grandchildren, Zebediah Alexander, Cash Alexander, Maddox Marlin; sisters, Dorothy Johnson of Fayetteville, Tenn., Jessie Daniel of Charlotte, N.C. Dr. Simonton practiced medicine in the Portland area for 54 years, retiring at the age of 76. He was a retired member of the AMA, TMA, Sumner County Medical Society, Southern Medical Association, and the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association. He was an avid golfer, he enjoyed working his farm and his Tennessee Walking Horses. Visitation will be 10 a.m., until 6 p.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2008. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery.

Patsy Juanita Vaughn, age 60, of Portland, passed away April 3, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Sumner County on April 10, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlin and Estelle Vaughn; sister, Etta Jane Newman; and brothers, Johnny and Junior Vaughn. She is survived by her best friend, Wanda Lee Hester of Portland; sisters, Dorothy (Harold) Trammell, Geraldine (Glenn) Halcomb, Aline (Eddie) Perdue, Fay (Charlie) Brewer and their daughter, Patsy Lee, Barbara (Frank) Ragland, all of Portland; brother, Harold (Myrtle) Vaughn of Portland. Visitation will be 6 p.m., unitl 9 p.m., Thursday, April 3, 2008, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Nathan Knight officiating. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Brewer, Bobby Nuckols, Tyler Keen, Scot Perdue, Darrell Ragland. Duane Perdue, Gary Wayne Halcomb, Donnie Vaughn and Wayne Bandy.

Addie Pearl West, age 72, of Portland, passed away April 30, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Sumner County on June 30, 1935, to the late James Henry and Ethel May Eckol Hammond. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Ray West; and son, Robert West. She is survived by her daughters, Jackie Mantlo, Diane (Ricky) McCloud, Sherri (Wesley) Shankle, all of Portland; sons, Bobby West, Larry (Darlene) West, both of Portland, and Jeffery West of Louisiana; brother, Bobby Hammond of Portland; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Forrest Creekmore officiating. Interment will be at Neal Cemetery.

Eugene "Gene" White, age 77, of Portland, passed away on February 10, 2008, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born in Robertson County on January 30, 1931. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Annetter Flatt White, and brother, Lymon White. He is survived by his sister, Margaret Groves of Portland; brother, R.C. White of Portland; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, February 11, 2008, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2008, and 10 a.m., until service time on Wednesday. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Wayne Baird and Bro. Robert Gilman officiating. Interment will be at Jake Link Cemetery.

Kenneth Ray Whitledge, age 71, of Portland, passed away March 20, 2008, at Hendersonville Medical Center. He was born in Henderson County, Ky., on April 11, 1936, to the late Verder and Clara Whitledge. He was an inspector for Peyton Midsouth. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Whitledge of Portland; daughters, Karen Cox of Henderson, Ky., Donna Whitledge of Henderson, Ky.; sons, Kenneth Whitledge, Jr., of Houston, Tex., Bobby Whitledge of Dixon, Ky.; step-daughter, Jeana Gibson of Portland; step-sons, Gregory Hope of Henderson, Ky., Jeffrey Hope of Henderson, Ky.; sister, Dean Reid of Evansville, Ind.; brother, V.E. Buddy Whitledge, Jr., of Henderson, Ky.; 11 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren. Visitation will be 2 p.m., until 7 p.m., Friday, March 21, 2008. Memorial service will be 7 p.m., Friday, March 21, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. James Stringer officiating. Funeral service and interment will be held in Henderson, Ky.

Helen Wilkinson, age 90, of Portland, passed away March 10, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Sumner County on August 16, 1917, to the late Jess and Eunice Brown. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold H. Wilkinson, and sister, Gaynell Austin. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Freeland (Bill) Kemp of Dallas, Tex.; sons, Charles H. (Betty) Wilkinson of Portland, Larry (Janice) Wilkinson of Murfreesboro; 7 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; longtime caregiver, Olivia Dotson. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 12, 2008, and 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., on Thursday. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Friday, March 14, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Rev. Gordon Meador and Rev. Alex Jackson officiating. Interment will be at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Alec Hardin, Danny Hardin, Jeremy Hardin, Roger Hopkins, Scott Kemp, Ed Kirkpatrick, David Lyle and Jason Wilkinson. Memorial contributions may be made to McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church, 208 Wheeler St., Portland, TN 37148.