2008 Obituary Archives
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| Willard M. Alderson, age 87, of Hendersonville, passed away September 4, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Sumner County on December 5, 1920. He is survived by his wife, Betty Frances Riley Alderson of Hendersonville; daughter, Barbara (David) Wims of Maryville; son, Larry (Patsy) Alderson of Hendersonville; grandchildren, Lori Alderson Cutrell, Elizabeth Ann Tyler, David Paul Green; great-grandchild, Courtney Cutrell; sister, Josephine Riley of Gallatin. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, September 6, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Riley and Rev. Ryan Brown officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bryan Riley, Jason Riley, Glen Riley, Mike Riley, David Green and Louis Cutrell. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Foster, Harry McGonigal, Jack Payne, Steve Tudor, Bob Fulwood, Wendel Cline, Merroll Hyde, Dwight Etheridge, Bill Jones and Charles Smith. |
| 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. |
| Bettie Josephine Barber, age 76, of Hendersonville, passed away October 12, 2008. She was born in Davidson County on December 1, 1931, to the late S.B. and Bertha Bradley Bowling. She is survived by her son, Glenn Walker of Hendersonville; granddaughter, Mitzy Walker of Smyrna; daughter-in-law, Kay Walker of Portland; grandson, Teddy (Jody) Baird and their children, Caleb and Eli Baird. She was preceded in death by son, Barry Walker; grandson, Anthony Baird; sister, Annie Burton. Graveside service will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Portland Memorial Gardens with Bro. Clayton Hall officiating. |
| 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. |
| Andy Russell Black, age 49, of Cookeville, passed away September 8, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Allen County, Ky., on May 18, 1959, to the late Andy P. and Mary Jane Black. He was a very skilled tool and die maker. He is survived by his wife, Susan Black of Cookeville; sons, Andy “Nick” Black of Cookeville, Stevie Black of Cookeville; sister, Carolyn Jones of Lafayette; several nephews. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2008. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, September 13, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Fairfield Cemetery. |
| 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. |
| Leslie Henry Broner, age 77, of Portland, passed away October 23, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on December 16, 1930, to the late Leslie and Earline Groves Broner. He was preceded in death by sons, Bobby Broner and Jackie Broner. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Broner of Portland; daughter, Helen (David) Lame of Portland; sons, Billy Broner of Portland, Henry Earl Broner of Lafayette; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Visitation will be noon until 10 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2008, and noon until 10 p.m., Friday. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Sunday, October 26, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with James Parker officiating. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. |
| Sheila Annette Brooks, age 46, of Oak Grove, Tenn., passed away May 14, 2008, at The Medical Center of Bowling Green. She was born in Sumner County on July 27, 1961. She is survived by her husband, Carl David Brooks of Oak Grove; daughter, Hannah Brooks of Bethpage, Tenn.; son, Jonathan Brooks of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; parents Glenn and Martha Fuller Carter of Bethpage; brother, Howard (Rita) Carter of Friendswood, Tex.; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2008. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Forest Chapel Church with interment at Forest Chapel Cemetery. |
| 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. |
| Tommie Olice Brown, age 91, of Portland, passed away September 21, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. She was born in Macon County on November 30, 1916, to the late William Rice Bentle and Vangie Nell Harrison Bentle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adrian Brown; son; Larry Brown; sisters, Mamie Hammock, Neva Meador; brother, Cleamon Bentle. She is survived by her sister, Willie R. Bullington of Portland; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, September 22, 2008. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Roberts officiating. Interment will be at Siloam Cemetery in Macon County. |
| 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. |
| Annie Margaret Byrum, age 80, of Portland, passed away October 23, 2008, at Westmoreland Care and Rehabilitation. She was born in Sumner County on July 29, 1928, to the late William Walter and Leona Walker Clubbs. She is survived by her daughter, Robin Brown of Portland; son, Bobby Ray Byrum of Portland; grandsons, Chris Troutman, Kevin Brown, Eric Brown, all of Portland; great grandson, Ethan Troutman of Portland; sisters, Mary Louise Fleming of Portland, Shirley Key of Portland, Dorothy Shelton of Ohio. Memorial service will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. There will be a one-hour visitation with the family prior to the service. |
| 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. |
| Christine Carter, age 71, of Portland, passed away November 3, 2008, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Robertson County on July 30, 1937. She is preceded in death by her husband, J.R. Carter; son, James Roy Carter, Jr.; parents, Vernon Boyd and Laura Mae Harris Crabtree; three brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela Kay Forshee of Nashville, Sheila Marie (Larry) Hanner of Portland; sons, Robert Louis (Judy) Forshee of Savannah, Ga., Alan Dale (Jessica) Forshee of Franklin, Ky.; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; sister, Linda Hanner of Springfield; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2008, and 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Portland Memorial Gardens. |
 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. |
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Dale Childers,
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| 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. |
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James
Morris “Butch” Cornelius,
age 67, of
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| 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. |
 J.T.
Crabtree, age 94, of Portland, passed away December 30, 2008.
He was born in Gainesboro, Tenn., on March 9, 1914. He retired from the
L&N Railroad after 44 years of service, was a Grand Master Mason, a church
deacon, and was a member of the Portland Senior Citizens Club. He is
preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla Crabtree; sons, James Theodis
Crabtree, Paul Allen Crabtree; parents, Clarence and Ada Roberts Crabtree.
He is survived by sons, Clarence Eugene (Clara Elizabeth) Crabtree of
Portland, Matthew W. (Lauryn) Crabtree of Brentwood; beloved friend, Jean
Brewer; sister, Willadean Gooch of Franklin, Ky.; daughters-in-law,
Geraldine Crabtree of Gallatin, Nola Crabtree of Bowling Green; nephew and
friend, Garrett Martin; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews; and friend, Rhonda Sue McLean. A wake will be held
at New Hope Church on Friday, January 2, 2009, from 4 p.m., until 7 p.m.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009, at New Hope
Church with Rev. Page officiating. Interment will be at the church
cemetery. Pallbearers will be Adrean Crabtree, Ter’rez Crabtree, Rodney
Crabtree, Jr., Dale Barnes, Bruce Cullom, and Tyler McLean. |
| 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. |
| Deborah Kay Crowder, age 50, of Gallatin, passed away May 22, 2008, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 21, 1958, to the late James and Margarette Cole. She was preceded in death by her son, Leslie Delton Martin, Jr. She is survived by her companion, Leslie Delton Martin of Gallatin; daughters, Kim Montgomery of Hendersonville, Alisha Martin of Gallatin; sisters, Wanda McGee and Betty Rice, both of Castalian Springs; brothers, James Cole of Paducah, Ky., James David Cole of Portland, Thomas Cole of Gallatin, Donald Cole of Gallatin; grandchildren, Sammy Aliradi, Alexavier Aliradi, Takoda Aliradi. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2008, and 9 a.m., until 2 p.m., Saturday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Andrews and Bro. Joe Osborn officiating. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby Helson, Donald Cole, Thomas Cole, James D. Cole, James Cole, Robert Summers, Josh Grimm, Jimmy Pearson, Jeff Pearson and Scott Wright. |
| Mable Christell Daniel, age 84, of Portland, passed away May 30, 2008, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on August 20, 1923, to the late Henry and Vena Meador. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ambroce Daniel; children, Earl Scott Daniel, Mildred Dianne McCloud, Rebecca Sue Amons, Sam Henry Daniel, Ambroce Earl Daniel, Jr.; grandson, Thomas Edward McCloud, III. She is survived by daughters, Peggy (Robert) Moore of Portland, Jean (Haskel) Hunt of Adolphus, Ky., Rosie (Calvin) Gregory of Scottsville, Ky., Dale (Leon) Nuckols of Westmoreland, Jacky (John) Wims of Portland, Lynn (Mark) Brown of Gallatin, Sheila (Jeff) McGonigal of Greenville; son, Jessie (Agnes) Daniel of Portland; a total of 75 grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; sister, Katie Trisdale of Hartsville; brother, Carl Meador of Westmoreland. Visitation will be 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, June 1, 2008, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., on Monday. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Keith Pulley officiating. Interment will be at Bradley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Thomas Wayne Wright, Andrew Scott Wright, John Wesley Wims, William Earl Amons, Adam Daniel Brown, Christopher David Williams, Christopher Leon Nuckols, Larry Wayne Amons, Brian Lee Nuckols, Marty Dean Amons. |
| Hazel Marie Davis, age 81, of Gallatin, passed away November 8, 2008, at Alive Hospice. She was born in Sumner County on September 10, 1927, to the late Fred and Mary Davis. She is survived by her son, James Allan (Shannon Peleonious) Davis of Hendersonville; son-in-law, Larry Smith Cothorn, Sr.; granddaughter, Melissa (Charles) Randolph of Murfreesboro; grandson, Alex Peleonious; sisters, Mildred Wix of Gallatin, Patricia Ann (William) Story of Cross Plains; brothers, Donald (Peggy) Davis of Portland, Jim (Jean) Davis of Portland. She is preceded in death by daughter, Betty Jean Davis Cothorn; grandson, Larry Smith Cothorn, Jr.; brothers, Freddie Davis, Jr., Lee Davis. Visitation will be 2 p.m., until 8 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2008. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Clark, Bro. Bill Cowan and Bro. Jim Davis officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
| 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. |
| Louis B. Dismore, age 80, of Portland, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Kindred Hospital-Louisville. He was born in New Castle, Ind., on October 30, 1928. Louis was a retired driver for Greyhound Lines, where he worked for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther L. and Ethel B. Dismore; and his brother, Johnny Dismore. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Jeanette Dismore; his sister, Rieke J. Boggess of Sellersburg, Ind.; his son, Terry (Renné) Dismore of Pickerington, Ohio.; his daughter, Elaine (Randy) Snelling of Floyds Knobs, Ind.; step-daughters, Diana Harvey of Spring Hill, Tenn., and Eva (John) Lewis of Cool Springs, Tenn.; two granddaughters, five step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren; nephews Andrew (Patti) Boggess of Corpus Christi, Tex., and Craig (Michelle) Boggess of Memphis, Ind., and several great nieces and nephews. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2008, and 10 a.m., until 1 p.m., Monday, November 10. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Rev. Ray Loffenburger of the Free Methodist Church in Westmoreland, Tenn., will officiate. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. All times are CST. |
| Ruth Douglas, 78, of Portland, passed away November 19, 2008, at her home. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on April 23, 1930, to the late Edward and Eva Cutler. She was a beloved wife and mother and member of McKendree United Memorial Church. She deeply loved her family, friends and church. She is preceded in death by her son, Jim Douglas. She is survived by her husband, Jim Douglas of Portland; daughter, Sherry (Larry) Groves of Portland; daughter-in-law, Janet Douglas of Lexington, Ky.; grandchildren, Michael Eisenbraun, Tracy Sanders, Ryan Groves, Amanda Douglas and Jamie Douglas; 7 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 12 p.m., until 8 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home, and 10 a.m., until funeral time on Saturday at the church. Funeral service will be 12 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2008, at McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Alex Jackson and Rev. Gordon Meadors officiating. Interment will be at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contribution may be made to McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church, 208 Wheeler St., Portland TN 37148. |
 Margaret
McGraw Dunham-Vaughn, 90, of Portland. Born in Logan Township,
Altoona, Pa., to Margaret Ella Lynn and George Irwin McGraw on January 11,
1918. Graduated from Altoona High School in 1936 and attended Washington
Missionary College (Columbia Union College). She married Gerald Oscar
Dunham on July 6, 1937. They had two children, Gerald Owen (Juanita)
Dunham of Lafayette, and Dr. Donna (Merwyn) Crandell of Russellville, Ala.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Gerald Dunham;
father and mother, brothers, George, Milton, and Edward; sisters, Laura
Taggart of Philadelphia, Pa., and Katherine (infant). She served as Dean
of Women at Highland Academy, 1952-1953, in Portland, Tenn. Gerald and
Margaret Dunham served three years in the Caribbean Union of Seventh-day
Adventist. Mr. Dunham as Treasurer in Barbados and auditor of the
Caribbean Union in Trinidad and later treasurer of Highland Academy. In
2000, she married Russell Vaughn, formerly of Altoona, Pa., who also
preceded her in death. She is survived by her son and daughter, 7
grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 12 p.m., until 9
p.m., Thursday, September 11, 2008, and one hour prior to service on
Friday. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2008,
at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Old Brush
Cemetery. |
| 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. |
| James William Dye, III, of Portland, was born in Fountainhead on February 26, 1921, and passed away on June 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by parents, James W. Dye, Jr., and Clara Caudill Dye; sister, Mary Sue Dye Keller; and son, Joe S. Dye. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Tracey Dye of Portland; sons, Pat Dye of Richardson, Tex., Bob Dye of Boulder, Colo.; daughter, Nancy Alford of Woodburn, Ky.; 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Jim received a BS in Agriculture from Mississippi State University in 1943 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He taught high school vocational agriculture in Pendleton, Ind., where he met and married Ruth E. Tracey in 1944. Jim then worked 31 years for the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a Soil Scientist. Following his retirement in 1976, he continued a career as a farmer and a producer of registered Black Angus beef cattle. He was a member of the Portland Church of Christ. In lieu of flower, the family requests that memorials be made to organizations of your choice. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2008, and 12 p.m., until service time on Saturday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, June 7, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Don Readhimer and Rusty Hills officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Dye, Kyle Alford, Brandon Dye, Ronnie Regen, Ronnie Monday and Ronnie Ray. |
| 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. |
| Kevin Ray Eden, age 52, of Portland, passed away December 4, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on March 15, 1956, to Fredie and Launa Eden. Mr. Eden worked for Kirby Building Systems for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Eden. He is survived by daughter, Apryl Herrell of Clinton; son, Devin Ray Eden of Portland; mother, Launa Eden of Portland; sister, Bwana Chapman of Portland; brother, Kyle Eden of Portland; 5 grandchildren; grandmother, Alva Gregory of Portland; companion, Sherry Mathis and children, Anthony McInnis, Sharon McInnis, and Nathan McInnis, all of Portland. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, December 5, 2008, and 9 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m., Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Howser officiating. Interment will be at Groves Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Greer, Daniel Greer, Tommy Herrell, Michael Simpson, Nathan McInnis, Joe Pearson and Anthony McInnis. Honorary pallbearers will be his co-workers from Kirby Building Systems. |
| 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. |
| Infant Geahna Susanne Evans, born September 15, 2008 at 10:30 a.m., passed away September 21, 2008. She is survived by her parents, Thomas Cameron Evans and Kylene Hope Babula; siblings, Felicia Ashley Babula, Alyssia Maria Babula, Thomas Hunter Evans, Nevaeh Angel Babula; grandparents, Susan W. Seymour, Charles C. Seymour, Thomas Eugene Evans, Cindy Evans; aunts and uncles. Preceded in death by grandmother, Jennifer Hardaway. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m., until 1 p.m., at the funeral home. Graveside service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at Old Brush Cemetery with Rev. Alex Jackson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Kylene Babula, c/o Green Bank, account 2036713. Rest in peace baby girl, you are forever in our hearts. |
| Orvil Houston “Duke” Freedle, age 89, of Portland, passed away December 22, 2008, at NorthCrest Medical Center. He was born in Robertson County on July 26, 1919. He is survived by wife, Agnes Gaynell Scott Freedle; children, Nancy Anne Belt of Atlanta, Ga., Ralph Houston (Linda) Freedle of Portland, Donna Lynn Freedle of Portland; grandchildren, Debbie (Hank) Dobbins, Ken Belt, Mark Belt, Carrie Freedle, Rod (Christy) Freedle, Matt (Kim) Freedle, Christy Walker, Darla (Jeff) Ferrario; 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, Will and Flora Freedle; brothers, Ernest Vardell “Dick” Freedle, Edward Ward Carmack “Jack” Freedle, James Dalton “Jim” Freedle; and sisters, Jewell Freedle Hobdy, Willie Shelton, Serena Bell Leverette, Georgia Eckhart. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2008, 1 p.m., until 4 p.m., Wednesday, and 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, December 27, 2008, at Union Chapel General Baptist Church with Bro. Berlan Harper, Bro. David Harper and Bro. Mark Scott officiating. Mr. Freedle will lie in state at the church one hour prior to service time. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
| Opal Reed Freeman, age 86, of Portland, passed away October 12, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on February 23, 1922. She is preceded in death by her parents, W.O. and Allean Carter Freeman; sister, Jewel Freeman McWhirter; brother, Charles Freeman. She was a graduate of Sumner County High School and attended Nashville Business College, Austin Peay and Middle Tennessee State College. She taught school at Buck Lodge and Hollis Chapel in 1949 and the early 1950s. She was employed by the United States Civil Service for over 40 years, serving in the Federal Housing Administration in Memphis, War Department in Washington, D.C., and the Arnold Engineering Development Center in Tullahoma, Tenn. She is survived by brothers, Paul (Margaret) Freeman, Joe (Joan) Freeman of Portland, Jackie (Florence) Freeman of Franklin, Ky.; sister, Jean Freeman Taylor of Pleasant View, Tenn.; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 10 p.m., Sunday, October 12, 2008, and 9 a.m., until service time on Monday. Funeral service will be 3 p.m., Monday, October 13, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Coker and Bro. Clayton Hall officiating. Interment will be at Mitchellville General Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Elmer Hinton Library or the Salvation Army. |
| 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. |
| Robert George Geminden, age 67, of Portland, passed away July 21, 2008. He was born in West Bend, Wisc., on April 2, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Margaret Geminden; sister, Judy Ohm. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Fay Geminden of Portland; daughters, Yvonne Geminden of Michigan, Sherri Geminden of Wisconsin, Freda Scott of Portland, Donna Alexander of Portland; sons, Roger Shrum of Portland, Roy Shrum of Portland; sister, Jean (Roger) Schlievert of St. Augustine, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. David Scott officiating. Interment will be at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Chris Cantrell, David Scott, Jr., Jake Alexander, James Alexander, Jr., Justin Shrum and Jason Shrum. |
| 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. |
| Sherry Lynn Gordon, age 50, of Portland, passed away August 3, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on August 16, 1957. She was preceded in death by her mother, Katherine Dobbs Clubbs; sister, Lisa Darlene Clubbs. She is survived by her son, Dustin Bradford Gordon of Portland; daughter, Megan Leslie Gordon of Portland; granddaughter, Natalie Kalynn Bardill of Portland; father, Fred Clubbs of Portland; brother, Bradford D. Clubbs of Springfield; great niece, Jayden Allen; great nephew, Drew Green; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2008, and 9 a.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Barry Browning officiating. Interment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. |
| Luria Estelle Gregory, age 90, of Portland, passed away July 13, 2008, at Highland Manor. She was born in Jackson County on August 23, 1917, to the late Robert and Ada Russell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Gregory; children, Helen Marie Gregory, Robbie Nell Gregory; grandchildren, Dale Uhls, Brian Young; great grandchildren, Christian Jones, Samantha Shore. She is survived by her daughters, Florine Uhls of Franklin, Ky., Peggy Ard of Franklin, Ky., Judy Russell of Franklin, Ky., Patricia Wright of Gallatin; sons, Ralph Gregory of Portland, Steve Gregory of Gallatin; 8 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; sister, Patty Lawson of Franklin, Ky. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 pm., Monday, July 14, 2008, and 12 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Russell and Don Wright officiating. Interment will be at Halltown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darrell Uhls, Derrick Uhls, Chad Gregory, Auston Gregory, Marty Jones and Dustin Jones. |
| 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. |
| Hazel Bell Groves, age 88, of Portland, passed away August 31, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on June 24, 1920, to the late Rueben and Myrtle Goosetree. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otho Groves; sons, David and Ronnie Groves. She is survived by daughters, Myrtle Dorris of Springfield, Irene Rosen of Ft. Worth, Tex., Susie Munday of Portland, Cindy Groves of Goodlettsville; sons, James “Son” Groves of Portland, Roy Groves of Portland, Charlie Groves of South Haven, Miss., Robert “Bubba” Groves of Cross Plains; 19 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, September 1, 2008, and 8 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Brady officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Ronald Groves, Wesley Groves, Donnie Payne, Rubin Hudson, John Groves, Tim Dorris, Jonah Groves and Joshua Groves. Honorary bearers are James Groves, Tommy Dorris, Jeff Dorris and Dalton Groves. |
| Randall Lee Hackney, age 44, of Portland, passed away August 15, 2008, at his home. He was born in Nashville on April 1, 1964, to Nellie Hackney and the late Raymond Hackney. He is survived by his sons, Randall Jake Hackney, Ryan Hackney; grandchildren, Felicity Hackney, Jacob Hackney; mother, Nellie Hackney, all of Portland; sisters, Shirley Durham of Portland, Peggy Hackney of Springfield, Eva Nell Vaughn of Cross Plains, Joyce Lester of Bowling Green, Ky., Rita Whittaker of Franklin, Ky., Kathy Spivey of Lafayette; brothers, Steve Hackney of Westmoreland, Terry Hackney of Auburn, Ky.; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Memorial service will be held from 6 p.m., until 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bobby Reynolds officiating. |
| Annette Henderson Hall, age 55, of Portland, passed away December 10, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. She was born in Robertson County on April 5, 1953. She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Ethel Henderson; and nephew, Cory Tate. She is survived by her husband, Clyde Hall of Portland; stepchildren, Vickie (Randy) Baker of Portland, Aimee (Darrell) Baskerville of Portland; grandchildren, Ashley Baker, Justin Baker, Lillian Baker, Spencer Baskerville, and Taylor Baskerville; brother, Roy Henderson of Murfreesboro; twin sister, Paulette Tate of Greenbrier; sister, Shirley Taylor of Greenbrier; niece, Kathy Weatherford; nephews, Jonathan Henderson, Sammy Taylor, Bobby Taylor, and Christopher Tate. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, December 11, 2008, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, and 10 a.m., until funeral time on Saturday. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Kris Freeman officiating. Interment will be at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Billy Wood, Barry Wilson, Bobby Taylor, Sammy Taylor, Chris Tate and Randy Wilmore. |
 Lester
Harper, age 83, of Portland, passed away May 15, 2008, at
Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on August 13,
1924, to the late Marion Mitchell and Eva Marie Haase Harper. He is
survived by his daughter, Marian Denise Harper (Byron) Wilson of Portland;
granddaughter, Marian Ella Victoria Wilson of Portland; sisters, Eva Nell
Meador of Portland, Mabel Marquett of Bradenton, Fla., Rebecca Ann (Earl)
Hawthorne of Dixon Springs, Betty Carol (George) Wilkerson of Nashville;
brothers, William Junior Harper of Nashville, Harold Dean (Joan) Harper of
Hendersonville, Thurman Harper of Portland; many cousins, nieces, and
nephews. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2008,
and 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m.,
Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro.
Berlan Harper and Bro. Nathan Knight officiating. Interment will be at
Restlawn Memory Gardens. |
 Verona
Mai Harper, age 89, of Springfield, Tenn., formerly of
Portland, passed away December 17, 2008, at her home. She was born in
Sumner County on June 25, 1919, to the late Vernon and Stella Mai
Robertson. Survived by her husband of 67 years, Garvin Harper; sons, Larry
(Charlotte) Harper of Prattville, Ala., Buddy (Betty) Harper of Hixson,
Tenn.; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild.
She was a longtime member of McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church,
and memorial donations may be made to the church at 208 Wheeler St.,
Portland, TN 37148. Visitation is 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, December
19, 2008. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, December 20,
2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Rev. Gordon Meadors and
Rev. Alex Jackson officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jason Harper, Kelvin Standefer, Chris Watson, Michael
Haley, Josh Burris and Scott Harper. |
 Reba
Nell Haynes, age 77, of Portland, passed away May 14, 2008, at
Portland Medical Center. She was born in Jackson County on November 22,
1930, to the late Charles Grimm and Annie Keith Loftis. She is survived by
her husband, Maddin Haynes of Portland; sons, Walter (Charlene) Haynes of
Clarksville, Terry Haynes of Gallatin; daughters, Kay (Ricky) Keen of
Portland, Lisa (Danny) Camp of Smyrna; sisters, Wilene (Robert) Hix of
Gallatin, Joanne (Roy) Bruce of Gallatin; brother, Donald (Dianne) Loftis
of Brentwood; 9 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her daughter,
Shirley Haynes Green; brothers, Herman Loftis, James Howard Loftis.
Visitation will be 4p.m., until 8 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2008, and 10
a.m., until funeral time on Friday. Funeral service will be 12:30
p.m., Friday, May 16, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Chris Haynes, Danny Camp and Rusty Hills officiating. Interment will
be at Crestview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Chris Haynes, Ben
Haynes, Mitchell Keen, Weston Keen, Corbin Keen and Nathan Haynes. |
| 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. |
| Dena Thelma Hodges, age 87, of Madison, passed away on October 2, 2008, at Skyline Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on September 11, 1921. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Hodges, and daughter, Patricia Caldwell. She is survived by her sons, Thomas E. Hodges of Nashville, Ira L. Hodges, Jr., of Nashville, James F. Hodges of Nashville, Ronnie E. Hodges of Nashville; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, October 4, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Jim Reynolds and Rucker Chun officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dwayne Hodges, Phillip Hodges, Joseph Hodges, Dwayne Hodges, Jr., Justin Hodges, Tom Hartigan, Cheri Clark and Trace Hodges. |
| Jeremy Wayne Humphrey, age 27, of Portland, passed away September 7, 2008. He was born in Robertson County on January 23, 1981. He is survived by his parents, Kenneth "Bud" and Martha Groves Humphrey of Portland; girlfriend, Megan Whiting of Portland and their unborn child. Preceded in death by brother, Jason Humphrey and twin brothers, Kenneth and Lee Humphrey. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, September 8, 2008, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Blayne Hall and Bro. Jim Woodard officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jody Evans, Jerry Fuqua, Jimmy Lee, Cleo Stone, Shane Elliott, Tony Hann and Mark Hyten. |
| Paul James Johnson, Jr., age 51, of Portland, passed away November 8, 2008, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was born in Columbia, S.C., on October 10, 1957. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. He is survived by his daughters, Paula A. Johnson of Portland, Brittany Romines of Portland, Camille Johnson of Ohio, Crystal Johnson of Ohio; mother, Margaret Atkinson of Portland; sisters, Chanity (Edward Lane) Atkinson of Portland, Fonda Roberts of Florida, Hollye (Robert) Blair of Portland, Thomothy (Steven) Graves of Portland, Jodie Gray of South Carolina; brothers, Ricky Johnson of Portland, Allen Johnson of South Carolina; two grandchildren. Visitation will be 2:30 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2008, and 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Church of God of Prophecy. Interment will be at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Ricky Johnson, Edward Lane, Mel Castens, Todd Turpin, John Cope and Robert Blair. |
| 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. |
| Liddie Larue Jones, age 85, of Portland, passed away October 2, 2008. She was born in Sumner County on December 22, 1922, to the late Archie C. and Mattie Webb. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Ernest Jones. She is survived by her daughters, Janice (Sonny) Suttle of Louisville, Ky., Sue Carr of Portland; sons, Lavon (Cathy) Jones of Portland, Larry Jones of Lafayette, Mike (Beverly) Jones of Portland; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Rachael Harper of Portland. Visitation is 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, October 3, 2008, and 9 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Sunday, October 5, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with J.R. Pugh officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Rusty Suttle, Jeff Hinton, Matt Jones, Justin Jones, Andy Finn and Tom Blandford. Honorary pallbearers are Amy Blandford, Laurie Cline, Karen Jones and Neely Jones. |
| Haskle N. Kelton, age 96, of Cottontown, passed away June 23, 2008, at Highland Manor. He was born in Rutherford County on September 28, 1911, to the late William and Belle Kelton. He is survived by his wife, Ivory Mae Kelton of Cottontown; daughters, Hazel Lebsack of Kimbal, Nebr., Sandra Mayher of Lavergne, Shirley Spears of Mt. Pleasant; son, Jeff (Shirley) Kelton of Cottontown; sister, Margie (William) Lawrens of Colorado Springs, Colo.; stepdaughters, Linda Hill of Goodlettsville, Vickie Davidson of Hermitage, Shirley Kelton of Cottontown; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 10 a.m., until 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, June 26, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Graves officiating. Interment will be at Hermitage Memorial Gardens. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. |
| 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. |
| Linus Aaron "Pete" Lamberth, age 81, of Beechgrove, Tenn., passed away June 29, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Sumner County on January 9, 1927, to the late Ollie and Clara Lamberth. He is survived by his daughters, Vicki Jones of Beechgrove, Pamela Phillips of Manchester; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Lorene Briley of Portland; sister-in-law, Rita Boyce of Cross Plains. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Funeral service will be 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Mitchellville General Baptist Church Cemetery. |
| 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. |
| Janet Poole Lame, age 56, of Gallatin, passed away June 28, 2008, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County to the late William Odell and Gustine Poole. She is survived by her husband, Charles David Lame of Gallatin; daughter, Suzanne Lame Morrill of Gallatin; son, Michael David Lame of Gallatin; sister, Mary Perdue of Indianapolis, Ind.; brothers, James William Poole of Gallatin, Rondal Poole of Indianapolis; granddaughters, Madison Faith Morrill of Gallatin, Cheyenne Paige Morrill of Gallatin. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
| Mary Ellean Hammock Latimer, age 87, of Portland, passed away November 1, 2008. She was born in Macon County on January 13, 1921, to the late Roy Estell and Ava Manilla Hammock. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gomer Thomas Latimer; daughter, Josephine Hammersky. She is survived by son, Thomas (Linda) Latimer, Sr., of Portland; daughters, Glenda (Jerry) Gregory of Cottontown, Sandra (Keith) Spears of Westmoreland; son-in-law, Richard Hammersky; sister, Ruby Brinkley of White House; half sister, Peggy Sue Sawyer of Columbia; sister-in-law, Virgie Hammock of Franklin, Ky.; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 1 step great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, November 3, 2008, and 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., on Tuesday. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church on A.B. Wade Rd., with Bro. Kenneth Woodall and Bro. Ronnie Briley officiating. Interment will be at the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Thomas Latimer, Jr., David Latimer, Derek Gregory, Jason Gregory, Laramie Jones and Skip Maynard. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Hammersky, Tom Latimer, Josh Latimer, Brad Kirkham and Dan Jenkins. |
| 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. |
| Paul Edward Legge, age 91, of Portland, passed away July 28, 2008. He was born in Sumner County on October 9, 1916, to the late Charlie and Sudie Legge. He was preceded in death his wife Ruth Crafton Legge, and daughter, Patsy Perdue. He is survived by grandchildren, Sandy Perdue Hunter of Mobile, Ala., Wendell Perdue of Mobile, Ala.; sisters-in-law, Lila Mae Crafton of Portland, Marjorie Crafton of Franklin, Ky., Christine Crafton of Portland; caregivers, Terri and Mike Crafton. Funeral service will be 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Alex Jackson 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. |
| Dorothy Lea Link, age 74, of Franklin, Ky., passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Sumner County on May 4, 1934, to the late Emmitt and Anna Pitt. She is survived by her husband Wilbon H. Link, of Franklin, Ky.; sons, J. Link of Franklin, Ky., Todd Link of Long Beach, Calif., Chris Link of Bowling Green, Ky.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Jasper Pitt of Cottontown, Tenn., Kenneth Pitt of Gallatin, Tenn. She was preceded in death by brothers James, William and Fred Pitts. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 8 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2008, and 2 p.m., until 8 p.m., Monday. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
| Roy Floyd “Junior” Livingston, age 60, passed away October 22, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Sumner County on February 28, 1948. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly (Danny) Bradley of Bethpage; son, Roy Harold Livingston of Portland; 6 grandsons; 2 granddaughters, 1 great grandson; stepsons, Doug Lloyd, Dave Stewart; brothers, Paul (Juanita) Livingston, Willie Livingston, both of Portland. Preceded in death by his parents, Roy D. and Annie Elizabeth Hall Livingston; sister, Georgia Brown; brothers, Herman, Russell and Claude Livingston. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2008, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Allen Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Halltown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Suddarth, Charles Hill, Anthony Livingston, Mark Sloan, Matthew Sloan, Doug Lloyd, Dave Stewart and James Sloan. |
| 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. |
 Ernest
Dean Maulden, age 68, of Portland, passed away June 15, 2008.
He was born in Simpson County, Ky., on November 10, 1939. He was preceded
in death by his parents, Ernest and Mary Dyer Maulden; brother, Jay
Douglas Maulden; sister, Elberta Briley; grandson, Dusty Bowen. Survived
by his wife, Brenda Kay Maulden of Portland; daughters, Robin (Shorty)
Word of Alabama, Debbie (Bobby) Bowen of Indiana; son, Jayson (Nicole)
Hanner of Washington; grandchildren, Jason Bowen, April Hughes, Jennifer
Bowen, John Word, Logan Dean Hanner; great grandchildren, Haley McKay
Hughes, Dalton Hughes; brothers, Earl (Linda) Maulden of Portland, Wayne
(Norma Dean) Maulden of Indiana; sisters, Sue Leggett of Portland, Ada
(Vestal) Wheeler of Portland, Linda (Larry) Rittenberry of Portland, Mary
Lou (Charley) Perry of Rock Bridge; brothers-in-law, Larry Gomer and
Richard (Dianna) Gomer. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday,
June 16, 2008, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with Ronnie Delk officiating. Interment will be
at Shrum Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Earl Maulden, Cody Coomer, Richard
Gomer,Larry Gomer, John Word, Jason Bowen, Alvin Cantrell, and Terry
Stagner. |
| Erbie Lewis McCloud, age 84, of Portland, passed away June 25, 2008, at Hendersonville Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on October 19, 1923, to the late Dave and Susie McCloud. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Davis McCloud of Portland; daughters, Ann Larose of Virginia, Connie (Mike) Johnson of Ft. Myers, Fla., Darlene (Marcel) Baker of Bethpage, Rita Wortham of Stafford, Va.; sons, Roger Louis McCloud, David Harold (Pattie) McCloud of Auburn, Ky., Philip (Kathy) McCloud of Portland; stepson, Steve (Joan) Eidson of Cottontown; sisters, Ermma Stephens of Portland, Virginia Daughtery of Portland; 7 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 1 step great grandchild. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 10 p.m., Thursday, June 26, 2008, and 10 a.m., until 10 p.m., Friday. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Gilman officiating. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Josh Stout, Jason Moss, Tim Moss, Mike Johnson, Marcel Baker and Ricky Stephens. |
| 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. |
| Selma Christine Nixon, age 87, of Portland, passed away December 13, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on March 16, 1921, to the late Charlie and Mattie Durham. She was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Nixon; and grandson, Kenneth E. Nixon. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Jane Brooks of Bethpage; son, James E. Nixon of Portland; 6 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, December 14, 2008, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., on Monday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. |
| 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. |
| Wanda Peay, age 70, of Portland, passed away December 31, 2008, at Skyline Medical Center. She was born in Golden Pond, Ky., on July 9, 1938. She is preceded in death by husband, Edward Peay; son, James Johnson; father, Emmett Thompson; and granddaughter, Karstin Johnson. She is survived by her daughter, Anna Kimbro of Murray, Ky.; son, Charles Johnson of Hemet, Calif.; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; mother, Lucille Thompson of Hopkinsville, Ky.; sister, Frances Thompson of Hopkinsville, Ky.; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 4p .m., until 8 p.m., Friday, January 2, 2008. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Scott officiating. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Seth Anderson, Jack Sirls, David Prescott, Craig Robertson, Atlas Thomas and Eric Turner. |
 Mary
Lou Perry, age 58, of Bethpage, passed away June 17, 2008, at
Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on July 23,
1949, to the late Ernest and Mary Maulden. She is survived by her husband,
Charles Perry of Bethpage; son, Randy (Dawn) Perry of Bethpage; daughter,
Christie (Brian) May of Westmoreland; grandchildren, Makenzie Perry,
Makaylee Perry, Shania May, Bradley May; brothers, Earl Maulden of
Portland, Wayne Maulden of Indiana; sisters, Sue Liggett of Portland,
Linda Rittenberry of Portland, Ada Wheeler of Portland. Visitation will be
10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2008, and 10 a.m., until 9
p.m., Thursday. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Friday, June 20,
2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Interment will be at Rock
Bridge Cemetery. |
| 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. |
| Dora Dean Piper, age 79, of Portland, passed away July 24, 2008, at Hendersonville Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on September 17, 1928, to the late Walter and Lula Mae Gregory. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Piper, and son, Philip Ray Piper. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Lynn Pike of Portland, Marsha Haddock of Hickman County; son, Michael Piper of Portland; grandchildren, James Haddock, Matthew Haddock, Stephanie Pike, Samantha Ladd, Stacey Pike; 10 great grandchildren; sister, Nina Whitson of Portland; brother, Hall Gregory of Portland. Graveside service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, July 26, 2008 at, Old Brush Cemetery with Bro. Kenneth Gregory officiating. |
| 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. |
| Barbara Lee Read, age 49, of Portland, passed away July 17, 2008, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She was born in Shelby County on August 10, 1958. She is survived by her husband, Steven Read of Portland; son, Aaron (Amanda) Read of Goodlettsville; parents, Henry Ray and Donie Katherine Milan of Portland; brothers, Jerry Milan of Mt. Juliet, Kenneth Milan of Antioch; sister, Brenda Byrom of Portland; nephews, Jerry Milan, Jr., Nick Milan, Joshua Byrum; niece, Salena Melhorn; great nieces, Paige and Nicole. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Sims officiating. Interment at Old Brush Cemetery. |
| 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. |
| William “Billy” Lee Reynolds, age 55, of Bethpage, passed away May 11, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Robertson County on September 18, 1952. He is survived by his mother, Peggy Poole of Bethpage; brothers, Larry Reynolds of Bethpage, Tony Reynolds of Orlinda, Doug Reynolds of Gallatin; sisters, Agnes Key of Portland, Jeanette Webb of Franklin, Ky.; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, May 12, 2008, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Chris Roberts officiating. Interment will be at Cross Plains Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Brown, Tony Redferin, Mike Shachno, Jerry Stafford, Ira Bradley, Albert Bradley, Jonathan Strong and Aubrey Olive. |
| Rev. Harris Reed Rippy, age 75, of Portland, passed away June 16, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on July 10, 1932, to the late Lewis and Ruth Rippy. He was an ordained General Baptist Minister and a member of Mt. Pleasant General Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Perdue Rippy of Portland; sons, David Reed (Kimberly) Rippy of Portland, Gary Wayne (Patricia) Rippy of Portland; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Visitation will begin after 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at Mt. Pleasant General Baptist Church. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Mt. Pleasant General Baptist Church with Bro. Chris Roberts officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Rippy, Kevin Rippy, Christopher Green, Bobby Dixon, Dewayne Green, Joe Pearson and Cory Green. |
| 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. |
.jpg) Timothy
Schmitz, age 49, of Portland, passed away July 30, 2008. He was
born in California to the late Carl and Mary Jane Schmitz, Jr. He is
survived by his wife, Rosalinda Schmitz of Portland; cousins, Rod Schmitz
of Portland, Nathan Schmitz of Arizona. A memorial service will be held
at 7 p.m., Thursday, August 7, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic
Church in Hendersonville. Memorial service is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.,
Friday August 22, 2008,at John Paul II Polish Center, 3999 Rose Dr., Yorba
Linda, CA 92886, 714-996-8161, www.polishcenter.org. |
| Joseph Wayne Shepherd, age 57, of Bethpage, passed away August 2, 2008, at his home. He was born December 24, 1950, to the late Ben and Mary Shepherd. He is survived by his wife, Snowy Shepherd of Bethpage; daughters, Samantha Jo Shepherd of Bethpage, Shelly Elizabeth Keen of Portland; 8 grandchildren. Visitation will be 12 noon until 1:30 p.m., Monday, August 4, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman. Graveside service will be 2 p.m., Monday, August 4, 2008 at Rockbridge Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Riggsbee, Micheal Jordon, Brandon Lance, Adam Keen, Wesley Troutt and Gordon Ryan. |
| 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. |
| Marie Pauline Sheucraft, age 90, of White House, passed away October 19, 2008, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on June 3, 1918, to the late John Earl and Mildred Biggs. Preceded in death by her husband, Millard “Bully” Sheucraft, and four brothers. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Church. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Steve) White of Portland, Brenda (Kerry) Farough of Portland, Judy Moulder of Springfield, and Carol (George) Hale of Cottontown; 9 grandchildren; 21 Great grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; and sister, Wylene Biggs of Donelson. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, October 20, 2008. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Hale and Bro. Mike Shrum officiating. Interment will be at Halltown Cemetery. |
 Mabel
Centers Short, age 89, of Portland, passed away June 29, 2008.
Born in Pineville, Ky., on March 3, 1919, to the late Nathan and Amanda
Myrtle Centers. Affectionately known in her family as “Grandee” and
“Chis,” she worked 27 years at the Federal Plant at Oak Ridge, and she was
a member of Edgemore Baptist Church near Clinton. After leaving that area,
she became a member of Hermitage United Methodist Church. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Arnold B. Short; sister, Carrie Wilson;
granddaughter, Lisa Ray Vaughan. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn
Short (Gordon) Meadors of Portland, Thelma Short (Robert) Vaughan of
Rockwood, Tenn.; granddaughters, Cara Vaughan of Cleveland, Ohio, Julie
Vaughan Bergquist of Harriman, Tenn., Wrenea Farrar of Tullahoma, Tenn.,
Janan Anderson of Portland; great grandchildren, Katie Burgquist and
Ashley Burgquist of Harriman, Sarah Anderson of Portland, Logan Farrar of
Tullahoma, Michael Farrar of Bittburg, Germany; brother, Edgar Ray
(Delores) Centers of Evans, Ga.; nephew, Dr. Nathan (Betty Grace) Wilson
of Oak Ridge. Tenn. A service celebrating Mabel’s life will be held at
2 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Hermitage UMC, Hermitage, Tenn.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vanderbilt Anatomical Capitol
Donation, Vanderbilt School of Medicine, 406 Light Hall, Nashville, TN
37232, or to a church of your choice. |
| 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. |
 William
“Bill” Thomas Sorrells, age 74, of Greenbrier, passed away
October 1, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Marshall County on
November 4, 1933, to the late Elbert Eugene and Beulah Darnell Sorrells.
He spent 53 years in tractor sales and service, including being the owner
and operator of Sorrells and Gossett Tractor Company in Portland. He is
survived by his wife, Jean Sorrells of Greenbrier; daughter, Debbie (Dale)
Tate of Portland; son, Tommy (Mitra) Sorrells of Orlando, Fla.; sister,
Ada Mae (Bill) Fullerton of Petersburg; brother, Joe (Thelma) Sorrells of
Henderson, Tex.; grandchildren, Analisa Sorrells, Lelia Sorrells, Shelby
Sorrells, and Brandon Tate. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 8 p.m.,
Thursday, October 2, 2008, at Green Ridge Church of Christ in Greenbrier,
4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Friday, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral in Portland,
and one hour prior to service time on Saturday at the church. Funeral
service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, October 4, 2008, at Petersburg Church of
Christ, in Petersburg, Tenn., with Jack Martin and Steve Sorrells
officiating. Interment will be at Old Orchard Cemetery in Petersburg. His
nephews will serve as pallbearers. |
 Wanda
Meador Stringer, age 49, went peacefully to meet God, June 22,
2008, at her Portland home. With her was her husband, Ronnie, their
precious pets, Cassie and Scat, the love of their life; and her lovely
sister-in-law, Patricia Davenport. Wanda loved her family, church,
everyone’s pets, gardening, and her many friends in Tennessee and other
states. We know we will meet her again. She was preceded in death by her
father, William Meador. She is survived by her husband, Ronald B. Stringer
of Portland; son, Landon Lawson of Portland; mother, Linda Meador of
Portland; aunt, Bobbie (Dale) Ingram of Jackson; uncle, Gary (Paula)
Meador of West Tennessee. Visitation will be 2:30 p.m., until 8 p.m.,
Monday, June 23, 2008, and 2:30 p.m., until 8 p.m., Tuesday.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Phil Wilson officiating. Interment will
be at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Gary Meador, Dale
Ingram, Bubba Lawson, Jeff Robinson, John Smith and Wayne Baird. |
| Ruby Irene Suttle, age 84, of Portland, passed away October 8, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on March 28, 1924, to the late Leonard Henry and Bertie Mae Lamberth. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Guilford Suttle. She is survived by daughters, Gale Harris of Portland, Joyce (P.H.) Meadows of Portland; grandchildren, Henry Meadows of Denver, Colo., Jennifer Meadows of Portland, Louis Meadows of Portland, Missy Wix of Portland, Butch (Shannen) Butcher of Portland; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; sisters, Emma Ray of Portland, Christine Covington of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, October 9, 2008, 9 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, and 9 a.m., until service time on Saturday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Greg McCoy and Bro. Bobby Reynolds officiating. Interment will be at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Christopher Wix, Larry Butcher, Henry Meadows, Louis Meadows, Phillip Williams and Wayne Cole. Honorary bearers will be Justin Williams, Kobey Butcher, Karsen Butcher, Collin Wix, Kalor Meadows, Eli Meadows and Avery Williams. |
| Ive Jeanette Taylor, age 64, of Portland, passed away November 8, 2008, at St. Thomas Hospital. She was born in Sumner County on September 15, 1944, to the late Robert and Edith Taylor. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Kay Demonbreun of Portland; grandchildren, Haven and Evan Demonbreun; sisters, Naomi (Willie Joe) Love of Bethpage, Eleanor Meredith of Gallatin; brother, Donald (Margie) Taylor of Boonesville, Miss.; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 1 p.m., until 8 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2008. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Ricky Stamps officiating. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Amanda Demonbreun, Drew Evans, Matthew Demonbreun, William Love, Terry Allen Chandler and Roy Love. |
| Jewell Irene Thompson, age 81, of Portland, passed away October 30, 2008, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on March 8, 1927. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Alvin and Mary Dorris, four sisters, and three brothers. She is survived by her husband, Virgil Thompson of Portland; daughter, Brenda Bohanan of Portland; sons, Dean (Tona) Thompson of Portland, Danny (Kathy) Thompson of Portland; 7 grandchildren; sister-in-law, Katherine Dorris of Whiteland, Ind.; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, October 31, 2008. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Danny Ragland, Andy Thompson, Micky Thompson, Kenneth Thompson, Wyatt Bohanan and Zach Wilkinson. |
| Minnie Lucille Tomlinson, age 83, of Portland, passed away December 19, 2008. She was born in Sumner County on March 1, 1925, to the late John and Eva Mae Ragland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Allen Tomlinson. She is survived by daughters, Linda Barrow of Portland, Brenda (Gene) Frye of Portland; son, William (Martie) Tomlinson of Portland; brother, J.C. Ragland of White House; sisters, Barbara Dugas of Portland, Janie Skimmiehorn of Cookeville, Marie Philpot of Portland, Katherine York of Hohenwald; 6 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 2008. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Sunday, December 19, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Allen Butler and James Parker officiating. Interment will be at Halltown Cemetery. Her grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. |
| James Lowell “Buddy” Upchurch, age 63, of Cottontown, passed away December 17, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Sumner County on August 29, 1945. He was a member of The Church of Christ in New Deal. Preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie D and Queenie Mai Upchurch; and brother, Bruce Upchurch. He is survived by sisters, Jean (Gerald) Ellis of Warner Robbins, Ga., Ramona (William, Jr.) Tomlin of Nashville, Barbara (Billy) Chesnut of Cottontown; brothers, Joe (Maude) Upchurch of Hammond, Ind., Ray “Donnie” (Bonnie) Upchurch of St. John, Ind.; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2008. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Doug Parks officiating. Interment will be at Halltown Cemetery. |
| Vivian Lucille Utley, age 68, of Portland, passed away September 29, 2008, at her home. She was born in Robertson County on December 31, 1939, to the late William Raymond and Anna Mae Searcy Riggsbee. She retired from Sumner Regional Medical Center, where she was a registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her son, Wesley Earl Utley. She is survived by her husband, Lewis T. Utley of Portland; sons, Floyd Raymond Utley of Portland, Chad Lewis Utley of Portland; sister, Debbie Austin of Portland; granddaughter, Danielle Lynn Utley; great granddaughter, Cadin Skylar Utley. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2008, Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Greg McCoy officiating. Interment will be at Searcy Cemetery. |
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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. |
| Falba Starnes Waddey, age 90, of Portland, passed away September 2, 2008. She was the eldest of four children of the late Charlie and Beuna Starnes. She is preceded in death by her siblings, L.A. Starnes, Betty Agee and Charlene Williams; husbands, Wilson F. Lamberson and Wilson G. Waddey. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy (Woody) Steinhart of Portland; grandchildren, Sharina (Shon) Nolin of Manchester, Damon (Melissa) Steinhart of Lebanon; great-grandchildren, Lauren and Andrew Nolin, Shea and Ayla Steinhart; brother-in-law, Euless Williams; and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church, and memorial contributions may be made to the church at 208 Wheeler St., Portland, TN 37148. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Thursday, September 4, 2008. Funeral service is 10 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Alex Jackson officiating. Graveside service is 1 p.m., Friday at Woodlawn Memorial Park. |
| 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. |
| Ricky Thomas Wheeler, age 45, of Portland, passed away November 9, 2008, at Portland Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on August 6, 1963. He is survived by his son, Joshua T. (Jessica) Wheeler of Waverly, Tenn.; mother, Elizabeth Adams Wheeler of Portland; father, Larry T. (Pat) Wheeler of Portland; brother, Dwayne Wheeler of Portland; grandfather, Arthur Adams of Portland. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2008, and 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Forrest Creekmore officiating. Interment will be at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Billy Ray Adams, Tuffy Adams, Steven Wheeler, Bobby Wheeler, Harold Wheeler and David Adams. |
| 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. |
| William Edward Whittemore, age 62, of Portland, passed away June 10, 2008. He was born in Macon County on October 16, 1945, to the late Cleon Wilson and Esmar Farley Whittemore. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Whittemore of Portland; daughter, Mary Choate of Portland; son, Robert Whittemore of Portland; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Emmer Dillehay of Portland, Peggy West of Indianapolis, Lillie Berry of Indianapolis, Brenda Harper of Hartsville, Mellissa Harper of Hartsville, Susan Smith of Russellville, Ky.; brother, Forrest Whittemore of Portland. He was preceded in death by his son, Edward Whittemore; and brother, James Whittemore. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, June 12, 2008, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Cold Springs Cemetery. |
 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. |
| Elsie Mary York, age 91, passed away December 21, 2008, at Highland Manor. She was born in Kewanee, Ill., on September 1, 1917, to the late Richard and Clara Pyle. She is survived by her son, Charles York of Niles, Mich.; daughters, Christine Sharpe of White House, Sandra Mulley of Colcord, Okla., Sharon Beck of Marion, Mich.; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, December 26, 2008, at White House Seventh-day Adventist Church. |