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2010 Obituary Archives
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Notices are alphabetical by
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Louise Wright Aldridge, age 90, of Portland, passed away
January 13, 2010. She was born in Sumner County on June 19, 1919, to the
late Maynard and Loria Wright. She is preceded in death by her husband,
Gus Aldridge; and sons, Donnie and Troy Aldridge. She is survived by her
son, Roy (Pricilla) Aldridge of Portland; daughter, Monecca (Larry)
McGothlin of Castalian Springs; four grandchildren; eight great
grandchildren. Visitation is 10:30 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday,
January 14, 2010. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Friday, January 15,
2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Roberts
officiating. Interment is at Crestview Memorial Park. |
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Mary
Agnes Appleby,
age 69, of
Portland, passed away February 9, 2010,
at her home. She was born in
Sumner
County on November 9, 1940, to
the late Lex and Elsie Gregory Upchurch. She is preceded in death by
her husband, Melvin Appleby. She is survived by her sister Marjorie
Slater of Marietta, Ga.; brother, Larry (Judy) Upchurch of Portland;
nephew, Royce Upchurch; nieces, Tonya Cecil, Kathy Laird and Marjorie E.
Slater. Visitation is 10:30 a.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, February
10, 2010. Funeral service is
11 a.m.,
Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with
Grant Carey officiating. Interment is at
Old
Brush
Cemetery. |
 Jimmy
Leslie Belcher,
age 72, of Cottontown, passed away January 24, 2010. He was born in
Sumner
County on September 9, 1937, to
the late Charlie L. and Margaret Ann Henderson Belcher. He is survived by
his wife of 49 years, Jeanette Perdue Belcher of Cottontown; sons, Jimmy
L. Belcher, Jr., of White House, Charles Alvin (Sheila) Belcher of White
House; daughter, Faye (Danny) Amabile of Cottontown; grandchildren, Amanda
Michelle Belcher, Katie Shanae Belcher, Justin Tyler Bennett; great
grandchildren, Aalyiah Nickole Belcher, Kaydon Marie Belcher; sisters,
Winnie Jones, Ruth Dorris, Linda Gambrell; brothers, Donnie Belcher, Tommy
Belcher. Jimmy was a member of Cherry Mound Masonic Lodge #227, a member
of
McKendree
Memorial
United
Methodist
Church and an avid fisherman.
Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2010, and 10
a.m., until 1 p.m., Wednesday. A masonic service will be conducted at
the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Wednesday,
January 27, 2010, at
McKendree
Memorial
United
Methodist
Church with Rev. Alex
Jackson officiating. Interment is at
Walnut
Grove
Cemetery. Pallbearers are
Justin Bennett, Danny Dorris, David Dorris, Travis Callis, Scott
Vandewalker and Tim Thurman. |
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Jerry Hugh Bradley, age 71, of Portland, passed away February
18, 2010, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Bradley of
Portland; sons, Jacky (Veronica) Bradley of Portland, Steve Bradley of
Rockford, Ill., Jim (Patty) Bradley of Portland, Nelson (Keith) Bradley of
Portland, Jerry (Kim) Bradley, II, of Portland; father, Garland Bradley of
Bristol; brother, Jarvis Bradley of Lafayette; nine grandchildren; nine
great grandchildren. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 8 p.m., Saturday,
February 20, 2010, and 1 p.m., until 6 p.m., Sunday at Wilkinson & Wiseman
Funeral Home. Graveside service is 11 a.m., Monday, February 22, 2010,
at Red Hill Missionary Baptist Church cemetery with Bro. Rich Cook
officiating. Interment is at Red Hill Missionary Churchyard cemetery.
Pallbearers are Jervis Bradley, Doug Searcy, Bennie Rich, Adam Bradley,
Josh Winfree and Justin Harper. |
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Hettie Lee Perkins Brady, age, 93, of Gallatin, Tenn., passed
away March 3, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jules Brady.
She is survived by her son, John (Rita) Brady of Gulfport, Miss.;
daughters, Julie (Robert) Young of Prattville, Ala., and Carolyn Crabtree
of Madison, Tenn.; grandchildren, Michael Brady, Kelly Mundell, Tommy
Cross, Joey Cross, Billy Crabtree, Erin Young, Drew Young; 11 great
grandchildren. She was a member of the Church of Christ, a loving wife,
mother, daughter, sister and friend. Graveside service is 2 p.m.,
Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Henry Cemetery, Corinth, Miss. Memorial
contributions may be made to Alzheimer research or to one’s favorite
charity. |
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Leavie Kathleen Calvert, age 89, of Westmoreland, passed away
March 4, 2010. She was born in Adolphus, Ky., on October 21, 1920, to the
late Louis and Cora Cline. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank
Calvert; her sons, Byron, Bobby and Joe Calvert; and her grandson, Craig
Calvert. She is survived by her grandchildren, Corey Calvert of Portland,
Sandie Calvert of Hendersonville, Kevin Calvert of Portland, Ricky Calvert
of Westmoreland, Kenny Calvert of Portland, Amanda Calvert Taylor of
Portland, and Jessie Calvert of Ashland City; sister-in-law, Margie
Shelton of Scottsville. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, March
5, 2010, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday. Funeral service is
2 p.m., Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Bro. Leon Graves officiating. Interment is at Roberts Tabernacle
Church Cemetery. |
 Jewell Christine Carpenter,
age 84, of Portland, passed away January 26, 2010. She was born in Sumner
County on August 20, 1925, to the late Noah Barlow and Bessie Lou Holmes
Thompson. She retired from Dupont. She is preceded in death by her
husband, William Edward Carpenter, Sr. She is survived by her
daughters, Barbara (Jim) Myers of High Point, N.C., Nancy (Shadden)
Johnson of Portland, Betty (Mike) Kakassy of Brentwood; son, Bill
(Jennifer) Carpenter of Portland; grandchildren, Eddie Williams, Kenneth
Williams, Christy Williams, Carly Jones, Casey Carpenter, Chase Sneed,
Hannah Sneed and Nicole Coffey; 9 great grandchildren. Visitation is 3
p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2010, and 10 a.m., until 1
p.m., Thursday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Thursday, January 28,
2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Stephen Pierce
officiating. Interment is at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Pallbearers are Dale
Williams, Chase Sneed, Eddie Williams, Kenneth Williams, Colby Williams
and Danny Conway. |
 John
Ceska, age 87, of Portland, passed away February 12, 2010, at
Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on
January 30 1923, to the late Jim and Frances Bolba Ceska. John was a proud
veteran of the U.S. Army, having served his country during World War II.
He was an active member of American Legion Post 17 and had served as
chaplain. As a member of the American Legion Honor Guard, John had
attended the burial services of countless veterans, presenting flags to
the next of kin, which he did so with great honor and emotion. He is
survived by his wife, Alta Key Ceska of Portland; daughters, Patricia
Ceska of Gallatin, and Linda (David) Proffitt of Bethpage; grandchildren,
Cindy Cantrell of Gallatin, Monecca (Adam) Booth of Lafayette, Amanda
(Jay) Tucker of Bethpage; great grandchildren, Braxton Booth, Emily
Cantrell, Victoria Booth and Tobin Tucker; brother, Frank Stasek; several
nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Mary
Ann Ceska; parents, Jim and Frances Ceska; sister, Ava Jean Suddarth.
Funeral service is 1 p.m., Monday, February 15, 2010, at Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with Nathan Knight and David Alexander
officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Members of American
Legion Post 17 will serve as pallbearers. |
 Willard Clifton Chandler, age 90, of Portland, passed away
February 16, 2010, at his home. He is survived by his wife Pauline Stinson
Chandler of Portland; daughter, Rita (Ferrell) Webb of Portland;
grandchildren, Ken (Terri) Webb of Portland, Lynne (Allen) Hall of White
House, Jim Webb of Knoxville; great grandchildren, Adam Webb, Sara Webb,
Ashley Hall, Cody Hall; brother, Leo Chandler of Springfield;
sister-in-law, Bonnie Chandler of Gallatin. He is preceded in death by his
parents, W.T. and Bertie Turner Chandler; sister, Ruby Cowan; brother, W.T.
“Cotton” Chandler. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, February
17, 2010. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Thursday, February 18, 2010,
at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Greg McCoy officiating.
Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Barry Barber,
Joe Bradford, Johnny Crafton, Frank Empson, Ragan Hall and Jimmy Johnson.
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 J.C.
Willard Clinard, age 65, of Portland, passed away February 13,
2010. He was born in Robertson County on August 30, 1944, to the late
Jessie and Lucille Clinard. He is survived by his wife, Janie Warden
Clinard of Portland; son, Keith (Tonya) Clinard of Franklin, Ky.;
daughters, Theresa Clinard Gad of Hendersonville, Laura (Keith) Locke of
Hendersonville, Kristy Clinard of Portland; six grandchildren; sister
Lovella Howard of Portland. He was a member of Liberty General
Baptist Church in Franklin, Ky., past Master of Portand Masonic Lodge 326,
and he was a retired plumber. Visitation is 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday,
February 15, 2010, and 12 noon until 9 p.m., Tuesday, with a Masonic
service at 6 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday,
February, 17, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro.
Kenneth Whittaker and Bro. Frank Hayes officiating. Interment is at
Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Jimmy Clinard, Hilman Clinard,
Bobby Howard, Danny King, Carl Russell and John Russell. Honorary
pallbearers are Brad Warden, Danny Ladd and Bron Grimes. Memorial
contributions may be made to Liberty General Baptist Church, 439 W. Cedar
St., Franklin, KY 42134. |
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Barbara Gail Craig,
age 49, of Portland, passed away January 29, 2010, at Sumner Regional
Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Craig of Portland;
daughter, Jamie Russell of Portland; sons, Doug Calvert and Jody Munday of
Portland; sister, Joyce Spain of Springfield; brothers, Bill and Michael
Donnestad of Portland; mother and stepfather, Glen and Loretta Anderson of
Portland; 5 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by father, Bill
Donnestad Sr.; and sister, Patricia Donnestad. Visitation is 9
a.m., until 1 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2010. Memorial service
is 1 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Bro. Larry Treadway officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family has
requested that contributions be made directly to the funeral home to be
applied toward funeral costs. |
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Anna Lucille Dinwiddie, age 87, of Portland, passed away
January 1, 2010. She was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., January 16, 1922, to
the late Frank and Hattie Walker. She is preceded in death by her husband,
John A. Dinwiddie; sons, John Franklin Dinwiddie and Fred Daryl Dinwiddie.
She is survived by her children, Lynda Ruth (Terry) White of Gallatin, Sue
Evelyn Roth (Jim Ryan) of Portland, Charles Watkins (Beverly) Dinwiddie of
Brentwood; sister, Peggy Batten of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; nine grandchildren;
22 great grandchildren. She is a longtime resident of Portland,
retired from True Temper and was a member of McKendree Memorial United
Methodist Church. Lucille was an avid seamstress and quilter and had been
a teacher, secretary, and along with her husband, the owner and operator
of a grocery store in Nashville and Portland. Visitation is 4 p.m.,
until 9 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 2010, and 2 p.m., until 6 p.m., Sunday.
Funeral service is 11 a.m., Monday, January 4, 2010, at Wilkinson
& Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Spring Hill Cemetery. |
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Jesse Allen Dixon,
of Portland, was born October 4, 1931, in Davidson County and passed away
January 30, 2010. He was a graduate of DuPont High School in Nashville,
Tenn., and he was a retiree of PPG Industries of Nashville. He is preceded
in death by his parents, Vern Hobart Dixon and Ola Blanche (Houck) Dixon
of Nashville; brothers, V.H. Dixon of Augusta, Ga., Cyril Edgar Dixon of
Nashville; sisters, Wilma June Dixon of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., Evelyn
Blanche Dixon of Nashville; daughter, Jackie Legieza of Portland. He is
survived by his wife, Mary Beatrice Dixon of Portland; brother, Jerry
Wallace (Dot) Dixon; sisters, Dorothy Sue (Frensley) Dixon, Gloria Dean
(James) Risner; sons, Roy Wayne (Daphaney) Chrisman, Danny (Linda) Martin,
Johnny (Cindy) Martin; daughters, Lisa (John) Seibel, Rita (Jessie) Jones,
Dorris (Johnny) Brown; son-in-law, Bobby Legieza. He is also survived by
his pride and joy, 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and a host
of family and friends. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Tuesday,
February 2, 2010, and one hour prior to funeral service on Wednesday.
Funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2010, Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with Pastor Donald Taylor officiating. Interment
is at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Ken Brown, Brad
Brown, Clint Brown, Taylor Sherrill, Ronnie Regen, Nick Martin and Brandon
Jones. |
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Gary R. “Ronnie” Dorris, age 63, of Portland, passed away
February 23, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Marie
and Lawrence Dorris; son, Danny Ray Dorris. He is survived by his
children, Shawn Dorris of Gallatin, Nicole Dorris of McMinnville, Timothy
Dorris of McMinnville; brother, Jerry Dorris of Portland; sister-in-law,
Darlene Dorris of Portland. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Friday,
February 26, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Glenn
Dorris officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. |
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Kenneth James Douglas, age 82, of Portland, passed away
February 18, 2010, at his residence. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on
June 27, 1927, to the late George and Isabel Douglas. He is preceded
in death by his wife, Ruth; and son, Jim. He was a member of McKendree
Memorial United Methodist Church. He is survived by his 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; seven great grandchildren. The family
will receive friends from 1:30 p.m., until 3 p.m., Sunday, at the church
before services. Memorial service is 3 p.m., Sunday, February 21,
2010, at McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church with Alex Jackson
officiating. Graveside service is 11 a.m., Monday, February 22, 2010, at
Restlawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Sumner
Hospice or McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church. |
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Melissa Rennee Graves,
age 41, of Portland, passed away January 28, 2010, at her home. She is
preceded in death by her father, Delbert Graves; sister, Mariellen Graves.
She is survived by her daughters, Ashley (Levi) Wyatt, and Brittany
Perdue, both of Portland; son, Derrick Perdue of Westmoreland; mother,
Brenda Joyce Cline of Westmoreland; grandson, Zack Perdue of Westmoreland;
sisters, Chris Clubbs, and Julia Munday, both of Portland; brother, Billy
Graves of Portland. Graveside service is 2 p.m., Saturday, January 30,
2010, at Restlawn Memory Gardens. |
 Gladys
Estelle Gregory,
age 89, of Portland, passed away February 8, 2010. She was born in Sumner
County on February 7, 1921, to the late Virgil and Deborah Gant. She is
preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Gregory; brothers, Roscoe, Ernest
and John Gant. She is survived by her son, Glen (Shirley) Gregory of
Portland; daughter, Kathy (Richard) Pryor of Gallatin; sisters, Christine
(Conley) Parsley of Gallatin, Sadie Hornberger of Gallatin;
granddaughters, Terri (Jimmy) Robinson of Hendersonville, Tonya (Eric)
Gregory of Bowling Green, Ky., Christina Pryor of Hermitage; grandson,
Jamison Pryor of Gallatin; great grandchildren, Ashley and Austin
Robinson, Audrey Gregory. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 8 p.m.,
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, and 10 a.m., until service time Thursday.
Funeral service is 2 p.m., Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with Mike McDonald and James Parker officiating.
Interment is at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers are Jamison Pryor,
Bobby Ausbrook, Gene Thompson, Guthrie Garrett, David Clemmons and Timmy
Pardue. Honorary pallbearers are Barry Barber, Gary Groves, Paul
Dewey Edens, Mark Sexton, Joe England, Charlie McCory Kerry Farough.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Gregory's memory to Corinth
Church of Christ or Christian Memorial Educational Fund at Portland Church
of Christ or Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc. |
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Clifton "Clif" R. Groves, (January 3, 1939 - January 21, 2010),
age 71, a resident of New Palestine, Ind., passed away Thursday, January
21, 2010, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind. He was born
January 3, 1939, in Portland, Tenn., and he was the son of the late Harvey
Lee and Vonnie Lucille (Stout) Groves. Clifton was a graduate of
Portland High School, served his country in the United States Army,
retired from Consolidated Freight and was a 25-year member of the Local
Teamsters #135. He attended Brookeville Road Community Church. He is
survived by his wife of 19 years, Lorianne Groves of New Palestine; son,
Shannon (Lorie) Groves of White House, Tenn.; brothers, Gaylen (Sharon)
Groves of Portland, Tenn., Glen (Vicki) Groves of West Chester, Ohio;
grandson, Devin Wright and granddaughter, Megan Groves, both of White
House, Tenn. He is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Tina
Lynn Groves. Friends may call from 1 p.m., until 5 p.m., Sunday,
January 24, 2010, at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel,
Greenfield; and also from 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2010,
at Wilkinson and Wiseman Funeral Home, Portland, Tenn. Funeral
service is 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman
Funeral Home. Interment is at Groves Cemetery in Portland.
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 John
Allen Hall, age 43, of Lebanon, passed away January 21, 2010,
at his home. He was born in Sumner County on November 18, 1966. He is
survived by his daughters, Jennifer Hall of Lawrenceburg, Amanda Shea Hall
of Lawrenceburg; grandchildren, Trevor Smith and Isaiah Hall, both of
Lawrenceburg; mother, Hilda Elaine Wakulsky of Gallatin; father, John
Richard Hall of Phoenix, Ariz.; grandmother, Pearl Kepley of Portland.
Visitation is 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2010, and 10 a.m.,
until 9 p.m., Saturday. Funeral service is 1:30 p.m., Sunday,
January 24, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Chris
Darling officiating. Interment is at Sherron Cemetery. |
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Beulah Mae “Tommie” Harris,
age 88, of Portland, passed away February 4, 2010. She was born in Sumner
County on June 18, 1921, to the late Paul and Gerusha Gossett. She is
preceded in death by husband, Robert V. Harris; son, Paul Lavern Harris;
brother, Paul Douglas Gossett. She is survived by her sons, Jody (Vivian)
Harris of Portland, Tommy Ray (Dana) Harris of Foley, Ala.; grandchildren,
Paul Jeffery Harris, Jodie Blenda Harris, Michael Harris, Taylor Harris;
eight great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sister, Jean
Thomaselli of Rochester, N.Y. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m.,
Friday, February 5, 2010. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Saturday,
February 6, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Richard
Patton officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are
Jody Harris, Ray Harris, Jeffery Harris, Taylor Harris, Michael Harris and
Breck Petty. |
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Clemons Buford “C.B.” Huddleston,
age 83, of Bethpage, passed away
February 11, 2010. He was born in Macon County on April 30, 1926, to the
late Arlie Von and Sarah Jane Andrews Huddleston. He served in the U.S.
Army. He is survived by his wife, Virgie Mae Huddleston; daughters,
Beverly Shea (Ben) Fordham of Gallatin, Effie J. (Mark) Pearson of
Gallatin, Sherida M. (Jimmy) Johnson of Portland; grandchildren, Abby and
Alex Fordham, Kaitlin and Callie Pearson, Jake and Jada Johnson; brother,
Arlie J. Huddleston of Bethpage. Visitation is 6 p.m., until 9 p.m.,
Friday, February 12, 2010, 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, and 10 a.m.,
until 1:30 p.m., Sunday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Sunday,
February 14, 2010, at Sulphur Fork Missionary Baptist Church with Bro.
Hilman Duncan, Bro. Ricky Huff and Bro. Jerry Reynolds officiating.
Interment is at Sulphur Fork Church Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mark
Pearson, Jimmy Johnson, Ben Fordham, Alex Fordham, Jake Johnson, Rocky
Suttle, Craig Suttle and Larry Cook. |
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Earl Keith, born January 30, 1924, passed from this life on
January 20, 2010. He was a longtime member of Portland Church of Christ,
where he served as a deacon for 30 years. He owned and operated Portland
Spur Station until he retired in 1989. He was also a veteran of World War
II. He is survived by his wife, Martha Ann Keith; daughters, Vickie
(Howard) Wilkinson, Sylvia (Troy) Tomlinson, and Jane Ellen (Mike) Legge;
brother, Ishmon (Joyce) Keith, six grandchildren, and three great
grandchildren. Visitation with the family is 10 a.m., until 9 p.m.,
Friday, January 22, 2010. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Saturday,
January 23, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Rusty Hills
officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers are Donald
Curtis, David Vanatta, Guthrie Garrett, Eugene Christian, Gene Thompson
and Everett McCullough. Honorary pallbearers are Andy Wilkinson, Kelly
Curry, Ben Wilkinson, Lindsay Wilson, Katie Legge and Joshua Tomlinson. |
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James T. Ladd, age 93, of Portland, passed away February 26,
2010. Dr. Ladd practiced medicine in Portland for many years. He was
a member of Highland Seventh Day Adventist Church. He is preceded in death
by his son, Rick Ladd. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Cleo Lorene
Ladd of Portland; son, John (Sheila) Ladd of White House; daughter,
Carolyn (James) Wheeler of Portland; grandchildren, Heather (Curt) Decker
of Portland, Alex Ladd of White House; great grandchildren, Braden, Kira,
Hollyn,; nephew, Bob (Marilyn) Ladd of Portland. Visitation is 2 p.m.,
until 6 p.m., Sunday, February 28, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral
Home with addition visitation one hour prior to service at the church on
Monday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Monday, March 1, 2010, at Highland
Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor David Hartman officiating.
Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers are Heather Decker,
Curt Decker, Roger Payne, Bob Ladd, Alex Ladd, John Ladd and James
Wheeler. Honorary pallbearers are Kenneth Ladd and Freddie Bush. |
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Ricky Glen McDowell, age 55, of Portland, passed away February
16, 2010, at his home. Survived by his daughter, Chasity McDowell; two
grandchildren; sisters, Caroline (James) Martin of Venton, Mo., Wanda
(Ted) Searcy) of Portland, Linda (Michael) Ward of Madison, Theresa
(Kenneth) Scott of Portland; brothers, Larry McDowell of Portland, Denver
McDowell of Portland, Jerry McDowell of Portland, Ronnie McDowell of
Hendersonville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and
Georgie Williams McDowell. Visitation is 4:40 p.m., until 9 p.m.,
Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Funeral service is 3 p.m.,
Thursday, February 18, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with
interment at Halltown Cemetery. |
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Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell, “Big Pa”, age 75, of Portland, passed
away February 15, 2010, at his residence. He was born in Anniston, Ala.,
on July 13, 1934, to the late Joseph Walter and Euna Mai Mitchell.
He is preceded in death by his brother, James Mitchell; and sister, Della
Robinette. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Mitchell; children, Denise
(Larry) Rogers of Franklin, Ky., Billy (Marie) Simms of White House, Mark
(Elizabeth) Simms of Portland, Sindy (David) Wade of Waco, Ga., Lee
(Steve) Lusk of Waco, Ga., David (Kim) Mitchell of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters,
Polly Bruce of Albertville, Ala., Lyda Mitchell of Anniston, Ala.,
brothers, Norman (Jackie) Mitchell of Anniston, Ala., Gordon (Ruth)
Mitchell of Eastaboga, Ala.; nine grandchildren, seven great
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Visitation is 11 a.m.,
until 9 p.m., Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Funeral service
is 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral
Home with Larry Graves officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill
Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bronson Rohrs, Nathaniel Simms, Dakota Simms,
Chris Flowers, David Mitchell, Jr., David Wade, Ken Webb and Johnny Dorris.
Honorary pallbearers are Ray Link, Darryl Link, Robert Link, Benny Link,
Larry Rick, Victor Ray, Pat Link, Jim Barlow and Terry Barlow. |
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Terry Lee Munday, age 51, of Portland, passed away January 11,
2010, at his home. He was born in Sumner County on May 30, 1958, to Joe
and Elizabeth Munday. He was a member of Cherry Mound Lodge 227, Shriner,
Scottish Right 33 Degree. He is survived by his wife, Susie Munday of
Portland; daughter, Brandy Munday of Portland; mother, Elizabeth Winford
of Portland; sisters, Mary Ann Hinkle of Titusville, Fla., Judy Downs of
Portland, Bonnie Carter of Portland, Rita Ashe of Portland, Patsy Harper
of Portland, Theresa McFarlin of Portland; several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Junior Munday; brother, Gary
Munday; sister, Linda Morgan. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m.,
Wednesday, January 13, 2010, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday. Funeral
service is 11 a.m., Friday, January 15, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman
Funeral Home with interment at Portland Memorial Gardens. |
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Frances Perdue, age 86, of Portland, passed away February 22,
2010. She was born in Macon County on June 13, 1923, to the late Haywood
and Leona Brooks. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard “Humpy”
Perdue. She is survived by daughters, Virginia (Billy) Bruce, Polly
(Bobby) Wright, Kathy (Ronnie) Meadows; grandchildren, Steven Bruce, Randy
Wright, Tammy Collins, Mike Meadows, Tanya Wright, Amanda Rippy; 12 great
grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren. Visitation is 1 p.m., until 9
p.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2010, and 10 a.m., until 1 p.m., Wednesday.
Funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with Gordon Meadors and Alex Jackson officiating.
Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Chad Bruce, Chase
Bruce, Mason Collins, Alex Meadows, Max Meadows and Josh Bolton. |
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“Mike” Leonard Petitt, age 64, of Cottontown, passed away
January 3, 2010 at his home. He was born on May 8, 1945, to the late
Leonard and Ruby Petitt. He is survived by his wife, Sherrill Durrett
Petitt of Cottontown; sons, Keith (Sonya) Petitt of Portland, Chris (Amy)
Petitt of Cottontown, Cary (Amanda) Petitt of Cottontown; grandchildren,
Kristy, Eric, Melanie, Summer, Calli, Alyson, Lane, Emily, Caleb and
Colton; siblings, Betty (Chet) Clark of Wimberly, Tex., Glenn (Julie)
Petitt of Cottontown, Vernon (Kelly) Petitt of Corpus Christi, Tex., Vonda
Hutsonpillar of Portland, Jimmy (Sheila) Petitt of Cottontown, Debra
(Buddy) Ganders of Portland and Ruby (David) Reed of Portland. Visitation
is 10 a.m., until 8 p.m.,
Tuesday, January 5, 2010, and 9 a.m., until 1 p.m., Wednesday. Funeral service is
1 p.m., Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Lowell Harris officiating. Interment is at Hillcrest Cemetery. |
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James Harvey Porter, age 84, of Gallatin, passed away March 2,
2010. He was born in Sumner County on June 29, 1925, to the late Edward
and Georgie Kemp Porter. He is survived by his son, Ronnie Porter of
Franklin, Ky.; daughter, Sherry Russell of Gallatin; grandchildren, Kevin
Porter, Brian Porter, Wendy Carden; seven great grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. Visitation is 12 noon until 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March
6, 2010. Graveside service is 2 p.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010, at
Maple Hill Cemetery with Bro. Greg McCoy officiating. Family and
friends will serve as pallbearers. |
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Shirley Ann Stephens, age 75, of Louisville, formerly of
Portland, passed away February 18, 2010. Shirley retired from Elmer Hinton
Library. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Stephens; and
mother, Retta Henson. She is survived by her daughter, Lois Reichle of
Louisville; son, Doug (Gretchen) Stephens of Sewanee, Ga.; granddaughters,
Kelsey Sparks, and Ainsley Stephens; brothers, Pete (Patty) Henson of
Nauvoo, Ill., Harold (Vicky) Henson of Ill., Larry Henson and Joe Henson
of Fort Madison, Ia. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 8 p.m., Saturday,
February 20, 2010. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Sunday, February
21, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Phillip Wilson
officiating. Interment is at State Line Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Elmer Hinton Memorial Library, 301 Portland Blvd.,
Portland, TN 37148. |
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Harold Trammel, Sr., age 84, of Portland, born 1925, born
again, 1937; passed away March 1, 2010. He is preceded in death by his
parents, Ira and Lula Trammel; sisters, Dorothy Sain, Lorene Dorris;
brother, Raymond Trammel. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Jean
Trammel; son, Harold L. (Kathy) Trammel, Jr.; daughter, Belinda T. Putman;
grandchildren, Carlin (Janay) Trammel, Amy Trammel, Jeremy Putman; great
grand children, Amaliese and Dashiell Trammel; sisters , Earlene Groves,
Rebecca McMurtry, Nell Jett. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 8 p.m., Tuesday,
March 2, 2010. Funeral service is 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010,
at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Chad Loveless and James Parker
officiating. Song Leader is Doug Parks. Interment is at Restlawn Memory
Gardens. Pallbearers are Duane Perdue, Scot Perdue, Michael Brewer, Gary
Halcomb, Darrell Ragland and Jason Parks. |
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Jessie Lera Tucker,
age 89, of Hartsville, passed away February 10, 2010. She was born in
Macon County, Tenn., on October 15, 1920, to the late James and Floretta
ONeal. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thommy Tucker; sons, Larry
Joe Tucker and Hillas Tucker; daughter, Carol Faye Tucker; grandson, Alvin
Lee Clubbs, Jr.; granddaughter, Melissa Tucker. She is survived by her
daughters, Felicia Clubbs of Portland, Geneva Litton of Burns, Joyce Mayes
of Nashville, Kathy Tucker of Hartsville; sons, James Tucker of
Springfield, Scotty Tucker of Portland, Roger Tucker of Hartsville,
Randall Tucker of Portland; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 9
great great grandchildren. Visitation is 12 noon until 8 p.m.,
Friday, February 12, 2010. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Saturday,
February 13, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Harold
Knight and David Harper officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery.
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Charles Franklin Wilkerson,
age 87, of Portland, passed away January 30, 2010. He was born in Sumner
County on October 10, 1922, to the late John Frank and Nancy Ray
Wilkerson. Charles served in the the Navy from 1943 till 1946 and retired
from the Air Force, having served during WW II, Korea, and Vietnam. He is
survived by his nephews, Harold Mundy, Robert Lamberth, James Lamberth,
Richard Lamberth, Bobby Jackson and Pat McCloud; nieces, Wilkie Sheppard,
Linda Smith, Carline Humphries, Helen George, Lila George and Ruth
Whitaker. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday. February 1, 2010.
Masonic service is 7 p.m., Monday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Tuesday,
February 2, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Chris
Towe officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Full military honors
will be rendered at the cemetery. Pallbearers are Mark Ragland, Jimmy
Cook, Ray Whitaker, Jason Whitaker, Ralph Cook and Glenn Cook. Honorary
pallbearers are Bobby Jackson, Mike Lane, Lonnie Ray Whitaker, Paul
Sheppard and Richard Lamberth. Memorial contributions may be made to
Hollis Chapel General Baptist Church, 1344 Brandy Hollow Rd., Portland, TN
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Joyce Pearson Williams, July 12, 1940-February 17, 2010,
lifelong resident of Portland, Tenn., passed away after a long and brave
battle with hemochromatosis and cancer. She was surrounded in death by
many of those who loved her. A beloved mother, grandmother, companion, and
friend, she was one of four children born to the late Earl and Winnie
Pearson and was the beloved wife of the late Charlie Williams.
Joyce will forever be remembered by her children, Todd (Joy) Henson, Tim
Henson, Katrina (Eric) LaRue, Tony (Jamie) Henson, and Chuck (Amber)
Williams; step children, Wayne (Penny) Williams, Bobby (Andrea ) Williams
and Tina Collins; siblings, Harold (Joan) Pearson, and Wanda (James)
Barrow; and sweetheart, Bobby Lassiter. Joyce is also survived by 12
grandchildren and step-grandchildren as well as many other nieces,
nephews, family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m, until 9 p.m., Friday,
February 19, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Funeral
service is 1 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman
Funeral Home with Alex Jackson officiating. Interment is at Ebenezer
Cemetery. Donations can be made in memory of Joyce Williams at St. Jude's
Children's Research Hospital. |
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