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2012 Obituary Archives

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Billy Ray Adams, age 63, of Baxter, Tenn., passed away April 4, 2012, at his home.  He was born in Russellville, Ky., on February 12, 1949, to the late James Arthur and Haddie Katherine Adams.  He is survived  by his daughters, Cynthia Renee Adams Walker of Romoland, Calif., Freida Lynn Adams Hedden of Lebanon, Anita Gwen Adams Metzger of Titusville, Fla., and Crystal Denise Adams Schroepfer of Baxter; sister, Elizabeth Ann Wheeler of Portland; brothers, Elmer “Tuffy” Adams and Arthur Glenn Adams, both of Portland; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren.  Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2012.  Funeral service is 4 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Gilman officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery.   Pallbearers are Dalton Woodcock, Landon Woodcock, Josh Wheeler, Dustin Montoya, Michael Montoya and Mike Scruggs.   
Ellis Wayne “PeeWee” Brewer, age 68, of Portland, passed away February 5, 2012, at Centennial Medical Center.  He was born in Sumner County on January 6, 1944, to the late Ollie and Witty Bracken Brewer.  He is survived by his wife, Glenda Brewer; daughter, Wanda Addie of Grandville, Ga.; sons, Michael Doaks of Franklin, Ky., Jason Rogan of Portland, Vincent Haney of Gallatin, Corey Brewer of Portland, Arnell Strings of LaVergne, Rickey White of Raleigh, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Brewer of Portland, Frances Johnson of Aliquippa, Pa., Clyde Gatewood of Cross Plains, Lassie Burns of Las Vegas, Nev.; brother, Edgar Brewer of Portland. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2012, at New Hope Church with visitation one hour prior to service time at the church.  Officiant will be Rev. Chandler.   Interment is at Scattersville Church Cemetery. Pallbearers are Gilbert Bell, Ed Key, Henry Bratton, Eric Turner, Craig Brewer, and Carl Brewer.
Richard W. Brinkley, Sr., 61, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at his home in Portland, Tennessee.  He was born on March 15, 1950, to Evelyn Thompson Brinkley and the late Edell Brinkley.  Mr. Brinkley served In the U.S. Army from July 1970 to February 1972.  He was employed at Imperial Fabricating Group for 30 years.  He enjoyed spending time with family, Nascar Racing and showing horses.  He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Melissa Brooks Brinkley; sons, Richard Brinkley, Jr., and Brian Brooks, both of Portland; daughters, Julia Ferguson of Russellville, Ky., Danielle Kinslow of Franklin, Ky., and Amber Graves of Portland; mother, Evelyn Thompson Brinkley of Gallatin; brother, David Brinkley of Portland; sister, Gail Key of Gallatin; 13 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Justin L. Brooks.  Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2012, 12 noon until 9 p.m., Friday, and after 10 a.m., Saturday.  Funeral service is 1 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Clayton Hall and Darrell Withers officiating.  Interment is at Rock Bridge Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Leroy Brooks, Danny Brooks, Ronny Brooks, Harold Brooks, Bryan Cothron and Joshua Brooks.
James Leon Brooks, age 64, of Portland, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012, at Alive Hospice in Nashville. He was born on October 22, 1947, to the late Leo Brooks and Estelle Brooks. Graveside service is 2 p.m., Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Old Brush Cemetery with Rick Stamps officiating. Friends to serve as pallbearers.
William Lee Brown, age 85, of Portland, passed away January 3, 2012, at The Bridge at Highland.  He was born in Bethpage on March 1, 1926, to the late Harvey and Camie Cline Brown.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Lynn Brown.  William retired from Peterbilt.  He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Eveline Key Brown; sons, Danny Lee (Margaret) Brown of Owensboro, Ky., and Barry Alan Brown of Portland; brother, Earl B. Brown (Sue) of Gallatin; sisters, Martha Brown Wix of Portland, and Annie May Brown ( Ralph) Hunter of Donelson; grandchildren, Matthew Lee Brown of Owensboro, Ky., and Anne Brown (Garrett) Underwood of Owensboro, Ky.; great-grandchild, Lilly Anne Underwood of Owensboro, Ky.  He was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church from the time he was saved in July, 1947, during a revival until his death. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, January 5, 2012.  Funeral service is 1 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Stacy Troutt officiating.  Interment is at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Dale Wix, Jerry Holmes, Ronnie Key, Tommy Latimer, Eric Hawkins, Matthew Brown, Jimmy Key  and James Overfelt.  Honorary pallbearers are Billy Woodall and James Brizendine.
Ida Dell Choate, age 82, of Lenoir, North Carolina, formerly of Portland, passed away January 4, 2012.  She was born in Sumner County on March 19, 1929, to the late Thurman Herbert and Leona Jackson Ragland. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Choate, Sr., and sons, Herbert Choate, Jr., Jackie Choate and Michael Choate.  She is survived by her daughters, Deborah (David) Beatty of Conover, N.C., Carolyn (Ray) Barr of Dixon, Tenn., Della Burke of South Carolina, Donna (Alan) Sigmon of Lenoir, N.C.; son, Johnny Choate of Statesville, N.C.; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Christine Jared of Indianapolis, Ind., Pauline Gregory and Anna Rush, both of Portland; brother, Billy Joe Ragland of Cottontown.   Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2012.  Funeral service is 1 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Chad Loveless officiating. Interment is at Jake Link Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Donnie Hester, Jimmy Jared, J.W. Ragland, Randal Ragland, Kenneth Rush, Stevie Gregory and Gary Ragland. 
Jan Conger, age 58, of Cross Plains, passed away January 30, 2012. She was born in Rhea County on July 21, 1953, to Claudy and Agnes Reed. She is survived by her husband, Tom Conger of Cross Plains; daughter, Mandy (Jay) Kinsolving of Portland; sons, Jason (Mindy) Conger of Old Hickory, Chad (Holli) Conger of Hendersonville, Chuck (Tammy) Conger of Mobile, Ala.; mother, Agnes Reed of Grandview, Tenn.; brothers, Ken (Sue) Reed of Trenton, Ga., Don (Evelyne) Reed of Dayton, Tenn.; nine grandchildren.  Visitation is 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2012, and after 11 a.m., Thursday, at Mt. Pleasant General Baptist Church.  Funeral service is 3 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2012, at Mt. Pleasant General Baptist Church with Bro. Robert Gilman and Bro. Chris Roberts officiating.  Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery. 
Beatrice Deasy Curtis, age 81, of Portland, died February 27, 2012.  She was a former vice president of The Farmers Bank.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Lee Deasy; sister, June McKinney.  She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Donald Curtis; sons and daughters-in-law, Mac and Alexis Curtis, Milton and Lisa Curtis, Robert and Priscilla Curtis; brother, Steve Deasy; grandchildren, Brian (Jada) Curtis, Leigh (Matt) Taylor, Matt (Brynn) Curtis, Austin Curtis, Aaron Curtis, Wade Curtis; four great-grandchildren.  Visitation is 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2012, and 10 a.m., until 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.  Funeral service is 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at Portland Church of Christ with Tim Pardue and Doyle Farris officiating.  Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Brian Curtis, Matt Curtis, Matt Taylor, Austin Curtis, Aaron Curtis, Wade Curtis and Blake Curtis.  Honorary pallbearers are JoAnne Hollins, Jean Briley, Judy McCullough, Bonnie Garrett, Sue Thompson, Martha Keith, Tracy Bandy, Amy Reed, Connie Foy and Shanna Wheeler.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Portland Church of Christ Little Disciples. 
Thelon Lane Denning, age 71, of Portland, passed away April 29, 2012, at Sumner Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Sumner County on April 16, 1941, to the late Clarence and Hattie Barber Stinson.  She is survived by her husband, Billy Denning of Portland; son, Clay (Christy) Denning of Portland; daughter, Kathy (Terry) Cole of Portland; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brothers, Roy (Dorris) Stinson, David (Patricia) Stinson, Alton (Ann) Williamson, all of Portland; sisters, Clara Mae Gregory and Evelyner Wimms.  Visitation is 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, April 30, 2012, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday.  Funeral service is 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Howser officiating.  Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens.
 Clayton Dobbs, age 87, of Walkerton, Ind., died February 10, 2012.  He was born in Sumner County on July 17, 1924, to the late Neil and Effie Dobbs.  He is survived by his wife, Mary Katherine Dobbs; son, Henry E. “Bobby” (Wanda) Dobbs of Walkerton, Ind.; grandsons, Tim and Matt Dobbs, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; great grandchildren, T.J. , Mark, and Rachael Dobbs; step-grandsons, Mike and Corey Button; step-great grandchildren, Nick and Xandra Button.  Visitation is 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2012.  Funeral service is 10 a.m., Thursday, February 16, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers are Tim Dobbs, Matt Dobbs, T.J. Dobbs, Mark Dobbs, Mike Button, and Corey Button. 
Mildred Leola Dorris, age 94, of Portland, passed away January 14, 2012, at The Bridge at Highland.  She was born in Sumner County on May 11, 1917, to the late Ollie and Mary Elizabeth Kirby.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Hooper Dorris; son, Russell Hooper Dorris; daughter, Ellen Dorris Miles; brothers, James, Ollie Haden, J.C., J.D., and Billy Kirby.  She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Kirby of Portland; granddaughters, Teresa Jones of Cottontown, Kami Kirby of Portland; great granddaughter, Kasey Jones.  Funeral service is 1 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Kenneth Gregory officiating.  Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Clyde Hall, Jimmy Lame, Bobby Gentry, Clay Jones, Bobby Durham, and Adam Davis.  Honorary pallbearers are Tad Cantrell, Paul Keen, Larry Cole, Doug Greer, and Charles Perkins.
Martha Jane Farmer, age 60, of Portland, passed away March 21, 2012, at her home.  She was born in Sumner County on February 13, 1952.  She worked as a receptionist at Cumberland Electric.  Martha is survived by her husband, Stephen Farmer of Portland; daughter, Donna Groves of Hendersonville; son, Tracy Crews of Portland; grandchildren, Traci Crews, Cody Crews, Darren Groves; brothers, Woodrow Barber of Springfield, Jackie Wolfe of Franklin, Ky.  Funeral service is 1:30 p.m., Friday, March 23, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Brady officiating.  Interment is at Restlawn Memory Gardens in Franklin, Ky.  Pallbearers are Maurice Farmer, Max Farmer, Anglo Farmer, Daniel Farmer, Kenneth Farmer and Dustin Farmer.
James Carl Gilliam, age 84, of Portland, passed away February 7, 2012.  He was born in Macon County on May 9, 1927, to the late Guy and Zula Gilliam.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Hunter, Dreen Gilliam; five brothers, Orville, Russell, Robert, C.W., and Noel Gilliam.  He is survived by his wife, Ramona Gilliam of Portland; son, Randy (Linda) Gilliam of Bethpage; grandchildren, Kellie (Marty) Bangert and DeSha Dorris, both of Portland; great-grandchildren, Brittney Meador, Brandon Meador, Zack Meador, Victoria Nelson, and Audra Nelson, all of Portland; sister-in-law, Velma Gilliam; godson, Teddy Baird of Portland.  Visitation is 10 a.m., until 8 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2012.  Funeral service is 10 a.m., Friday, February 10, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Jeff Stresscoff officiating.  Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Wally Gilliam, Ken Gilliam, Todd McGlothin, Justin Gilliam, Jim Ross and Alan Linson.
Willard Neal Hanley, age 82, of Portland, passed away January 9, 2012, at his home.  He was born in Simpson County Ky., to the late Clarence D. and Catherine Hanley.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Hanley. He is survivd by his wife, Betty Woods Hanley of Portland; son, Steve (Carol) Hanley of Portland; grandchildren, Brandon (Amanda) Hanley of Franklin, Ky., and Britney Hanley of Portland; great-grandchild, Hunter Hanley; three sisters; one brother.  Visitation is 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2012.  Funeral service is 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Andy Mathias officiating.  Interment is at Mitchellville General Baptist Church Cemetery.   Pallbearers are Jeff Hanley, Scott Hanley, Billy Hanley, Brandon Hanley, Johnny Hobdy and Jackie Hobdy. 
Charlie Joe Haynes, age 82, of Portland, passed away March 16, 2012, at his home.  He was born on October 10, 1929, to the late Charlie Wilson and Sallie Belle Forbis Haynes.  He is survived by his wife, Libby Haynes of Portland; daughters, Jo Ella Goad of Portland, Rita Carol Young of Portland, Sherry Haynes (Kerry) Lewis of Springfield; grandchildren, Erin E. Goad of Portland, Benjamin Young of Bethpage, Amanda Graves of Portland, Jake Lewis of Chattanooga; great-grandchildren, Katie and Hannah Young, Tristan and Lily Graves.  Visitation is after 10 a.m., Monday.  Funeral service is 1 p.m., Monday, March 19, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral  Home with Bro. Tim Pardue officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery.
Jere Baxter “J.B.” Hiett, age 90, of Portland, passed away April 16, 2012.  He was born in Smith County on July 14, 1921, to the late Claude and Evie Parker Hiett.  He is survived by his daughter, Gina (Kenneth) McConnell of Bethpage; son, Dean (Francesca) Hiett of Portland; grandchildren, Timothy and Morgan McConnell, Bethany, Kinsley, Elisa, and Linda Hiett.  He is preceded in death by wife, Edith Hiett; daughter, Linda Hiett; and two sisters.  He was a deacon and charter member of Temple Missionary Baptist Church.  Visitation  is 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, 2012, and after 10 a.m., Thursday.  Funeral service is 2 p.m., Thursday, April 19, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Elder Darrell Withers officiating.  Interment is at Restlawn Memory Gardens.
James Denver Hinton, age 91, of Portland, passed away January 28, 2012.  He was born in Sumner County on December 13, 1920, to the late James Leslie and Bertie Katherine Taylor Hinton.  He retired from Kendall Corporation.  Denver is survived by his wife of 69 years, Frances Hinton; daughters, Sue (Harry) Summers of Portland, Brenda (Jack) Johns of Portland, Deborah (Ben) Crimmons of Henderson; son, Phillip (Kam) Hinton of Portland; sister, Marjorie Dulaney of Portland; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.  Visitation is 11 a.m., until 8 p.m., Monday, January 30, 2012.  Funeral service is 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with J.R. Pugh officiating.  Interment is at Restlawn Memory Gardens.  Pallbearers are Robert Summers, Barry Johns, Brandon Crimmons, Dustin Hinton, Austin White and Tyler White.  Honorary pallbearer is Josh Johns.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Denver to the Christian Education Fund, c/o Portland Church of Christ, 200 N. Russell St., Portland, TN 37148. 
Ethel Rebecca Hobdy, age 78, of Gallatin, passed away February 15, 2012.  She was born in Sumner County on April 16, 1933, to the late Grover Cleveland and Amanda Jane Hunter.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Allen  Hobdy; son, Stanley Howard; granddaughter, Kristy Woodward; great-granddaughter, Amber Woodward.  She is survived by her sons, Scott (Judy) Hobdy of Gallatin, Barry Day of Gallatin; grandsons, Scott Hobdy, Jr., Josh Hobdy; great grandchildren, Hailey Hobdy, Scott Hobdy, III.  Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2012.  Funeral service is 11 a.m., Friday, February 17, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.  Interment is at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Olivene Bailey Hoover, age 78, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Life Care Center of Tullahoma.  Mrs. Hoover was born in Ft. Sumner, N.M., to the late John Ed and Ola Bailey.  She worked as an elementary educator for the KY-TN Conference and was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dale Junious Hoover; sister, Yvonne Morton; and son-in-law, Kenneth Byron Eisele.  Mrs. Hoover is survived by her daughter, DeNita Eisele of Tullahoma; son, Ron Hoover, of Tullahoma; brother, Ralph Bailey of Keene, Tex.; sisters, Geraldine Phillips of Amarillo, Tex., Jonnie Beitz of Ooltewah, Tenn.; grandchildren, Baylie, Brynna and Bella.  Visitation is after 12 noon, Saturday, April 7, 2012.  Funeral service is 2 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Lynn Powell and Jim Vidan officiating.  Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery.  Honorary pallbearers are Ron Hoover, Jeff Schofill, Jeff Whitson, Bryant Covrig, Gene Swimme and Kenny Eisele.  For those who wish, donations may be made to Faith For Today, Judi Wright, Planned Giving Representative, 101 W. Cochran St., Simi Valley, CA 93065 (866)356-5595, and 3 Angels Broadcasting Network, ABN PO Box 220, West Frankfort, IL 62896.
James F. Hudson, age 73, of Portland, passed away March 28, 2012.  He was born in Sumner County on May 16, 1938, to the late V.E. and Dorothy Hudson.  James retired from Eaton Corporation, where he had been employed for 45 years.  He is survived by his wife, Jean Hudson of Portland; son, James Bryan Hudson of Wilmington, Del.; sisters, Jewell Lamberth and Mary Thompson, both of Westmoreland; several nieces and nephews.  James is preceded in death by four brothers.  Visitation is 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Friday, March 30, 2012.  Funeral service is 11 a.m., Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Anderson and Bro. Terry Briley officiating.  Burial is at Old Brush Cemetery.
James R. Humphrey, age 53, of Portland, passed away March 17, 2012, at his home.  He was born in Sumner County on November 16, 1958, to the late Coy and Rosa Mae Humphrey.  He is survived by his daughters, Kayla Humphrey of Bethpage, Tory Lawrence of Fayetteville, N.C.; sons, James R. Humphrey, Jr., David Humphrey, both of Gaston, S.C., and Bo Humphrey of Cookeville. A memorial service is at 1 p.m., March 25, 2012, at American Legion Post 75. 
Helen Louise Hunter, age 70, of Portland, passed away January 23, 2012.  She was born in Sumner County on November 7, 1941, to the late Hollis and Aline Dotson Cole.  She is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Frank) Jones of Portland; sons, Tommy (Renee) Hunter of Portland, Quentin (Patricia) Hunter of Texas; sister, Linda Sue Cole of Portland; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.  Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2012, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday.  Funeral service is 11 a.m., Thursday, January 26, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Kenneth Stacy officiating.  Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens.  Pallbearers are her grandsons: Lee Hunter, John Hunter, Adam Jones, Davis Hunter, Hunter Jones and Joe Hunter. 
Virginia Frances Hunter, age 70, of Portland, passed away March 1, 2012, at her home.  She was born in Macon County on May 14, 1941, to the late D.A. and Vernie Lee Cothron.  She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl (Donnie) Roach of Portland, Evalyn (Robbie) Thompson of Mitchellville, Pam (Keena) Bradley of Portland, Melinda (Normand) Gaboury of Portland, Bellena (Timmy) Young of Gallatin; sons, Bruce (Vicky) Hunter of Portland, Michael (Tammy) Hunter of Portland, Jason (Christina) Hunter of Gallatin; sisters, Ann Perdue of Westmoreland,  Christine Gentry of Portland, Pricilla (W.H.) James of Bethpage; brother, Jerry (Debbie) Cothron of Gallatin; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.  Visitation is 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, March 2, 2012, and after 9 a.m., Saturday.  Funeral service is 2 p.m., Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Callis and Bro. Fred Jones officiating.  Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Bruce Hunter, Michael Hunter, Jason Hunter, Donnie Roach, Robbie Thompson, Keena Bradley, Normand Gaboury, Timmy Young, Jerry Cothron and Austin Piercy.
Lester Lynn Johnson, age 32, of Portland, passed away March 8, 2012, at Sumner Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Carthage, Tenn., on June 10, 1979.  He is survived by his sons, Trevor Lynn Johnson and Nathan Riley Johnson; stepson, William Roark, all of Elizabethton, Tenn.; father, Lester Glynn (Jane) Johnson of Portland; mother, Frances Johnson (Tommy) Savage of Lebanon; brothers, Daniel Glynn Johnson of Portland, Mark Allen Johnson of Lebanon; stepsisters, Ann Blackburn, Sammi Jo Hoke, both of Portland; stepbrother, David South of Gallatin.  Funeral service is 2 p.m., Saturday March 10, 2012, at Liberty Freewill Baptist Church with visitation at the church beginning at 10 a.m. with Bro. Mike Callis and Buford Bain officiating.   Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens.  Pallbearers are Mark Odle, Chris Savage, Troy Blackburn, Adam Peak, Daniel Johnson and  Mark Allen Johnson. 
Iva Dean Key, age 57, of Portland, passed away February 5, 2012, at Sumner Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Clay County on September 14, 1954, to the late Radford and Marie Cross Likens.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Adcock; brothers, Glenn and John Tom Likens.  She is survived by her sons, Michael Key, Chad (Amber Glasgo) Key, Jesse (Lesli) Key, all of Portland; six grandchildren; sisters, Donna Dale Hale  of Portland, Linda Cannon of Portland, Jeannie Gregory of Franklin, Ky.  Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2012, and 9 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday.  Funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Jimmy Anderson officiating.  Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Mike McCuary, Jonathan Hale, Daniel Bandy, James Trevino, Matt Tiller and Anthony Gregory.  Honorary pallbearers are Crystal, Austin and Anthony Hale.
Nell Fleming Link, age 86, of Cottontown, passed away March 27, 2012, at Golden Living Center-Brandywood.  She was born in Sumner County on April 25, 1925, to the late Joseph William and Maggie Harris Fleming.  Nell retired from CEMC.  In addition to her parents,   she is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Maurice “Monk” Link; brothers, Joseph Ralph Fleming and George Raymond Fleming; sister-in-law, Mary Fleming.  She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Link Duke and friend, Terry Couch of Nashville; granddaughter, Miranda (Brian) Russell of Nashville; great grandchildren, Ilan and Stori Russell; sister-in-law, Margaret Fleming of Memphis; several nieces and nephews.  Visitation is 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2012.  Funeral service is 1 p.m., Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Brady officiating.  Interment is at Crestview Memory Gardens in Gallatin.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in memory of Mrs. Link to the charity of your choice.
Anna Lou Miller, age 78, of Portland, passed away January 27, 2012, at Sumner Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Macon County to the late Carl Hastings and Bertha Mae Lyons Cassetty.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Truman T. Miller.  She was saved in 1949 and united with Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Red Boiling Springs.  She loved to cook and sew, and her reputation was that of a humble, sweet mother who lovingly cared for others.  She is survived by her daughters, Denise (Billy) Geminden of Portland, Tawana (Jason) Jernigan of Cross Plains; sons, Darrell (Kathy) Miller of Portland, Terry Miller of Portland; grandchildren, Derrick Miller, Amy Geminden, Julianne (Kevin) Graham, Kala Davis, Krista Davis; great grandchildren, John Raulston Graham, Hallie Graham, Anna Cate Graham, Braxton McDole; sisters, Carlene Fleming of Red Boiling Springs, Brenda Coons of White House; brothers, J.T. Cassetty of Mt. Juliet, D.C. Cassetty of Red Boiling Springs.  Visitation is 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2012, and after 10 a.m., Sunday.  Funeral service is 2 p.m., Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.  Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. 
Danny David Richards, age 68, of Portland, passed away March 16, 2012.  He was born in Simpson County, Kentucky, to the late Ammon and Bessie Richards.  Danny served in the U.S. Army.  He is survived by his wife, Shirley Richards of Portland; daughter, Terinna Johns of Portland; sons, Danny Richards of Manchester, Tenn., Danny David Richards, Jr., of Gallatin; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister, Reba Pittman of Portland; brother, Jackie Richards of Gallatin.  Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, March 17, 2012. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Brown officiating.  Interment is at Sulphur Springs Cemetery with Military Honor Guard.  Family will serve as pallbearers. 
Alma Lee Rogers, age 96, of Portland, passed away April 4, 2012.  She was born in Sumner County on July 8, 1915, to the late Tom and Tennie Belcher Eden.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Marion Frances Rogers; daughter, Lillian Young; sons, William Henry Rogers, J.C. Rogers; and two granddaughters.  She is survived by her sons, Charles (Willie) Rogers of Portland, Leon (Nancy) Rogers of Gallatin, Richard (Margie) Rogers of Portland, Victor (Frances) Rogers of Portland, Ralph Rogers of Portland; daughters, Hazel Grant of Portland, Edna (Jimmy) Bradley of Portland; daughter-in-law, Ovadean Rogers; 26 grandchildren; several great grandchildren.  Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2012.  Funeral service is 11 a.m., Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Tony Willis and Bro. Chris Roberts officiating.  Interment is at Jake Link Cemetery.
Minnie Louise Rogers, age 91, passed away March 21, 2012, at her home.  She was born in Sumner County on November 11, 1920, to the late James Franklin and Susie Gertrude Scott Harper.  She is survived by her daughter, Janet S. Moore of Cottontown; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sister, Lovella Harper of Goodlettsville.  Visitation is 5 p.m., until 8 p.m., Thursday, March 22, 2012.  Funeral service is 11 a.m., Friday, March 23, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. David Harper officiating.  Interment is at Jake Link Cemetery.  Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Charles Prentice Simpson, age 69, of Portland, passed away April 19, 2012.  He was born in Sumner County on June 1, 1943, to the late Wesley Coleman Simpson and Laura Williams Simpson.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Simpson; and four brothers.   He is survived by his sons, David Simpson and Thomas Wayne Simpson; daughters, Connie (Mike) Moyher and Sandra Simpson, all of Portland; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; sister, Wanda Sadler; half-sister, Dorothy Woodall; brothers, James Carmick Simpson and Robert Earl Simpson, all of Westmoreland.  Visitation is 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, April 20, 2012, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday.  Funeral service is 1 p.m., Sunday, April 22, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Phil Wilson and Bro. Kenneth Gregory officiating. Interment is at Sherron Cemetery.   Pallbearers are Coty Simpson, Shea Simpson, Michael Montoya, Dustin Montoya, Daniel Harper, Larry Simpson, Bobby Simpson and James Alley Simpson. 
Harold Ray Thompson I, age 66, of Portland, passed away April 4, 2012, at his home.  He was born in Sumner County on March 13, 1946.  He is survived by his son, Harold (Amanda) Thompson II of Lebanon, Mo.; mother of his child, Mary Ann Thompson of Kentucky; grandchildren, Hailey and Nathaniel Thompson; brother, Jimmy (Nancy) Thompson; sister-in-law, Mary  Thompson, both of Portland; special friend, Barbara Vanatta of Portland; several nieces, nephews, and friends.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Staley and Madell Perdue Thompson; brother, Bobby Thompson.  Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2012.  Funeral service is 3 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Billy Bowers officiating.  Interment is at Perdue Cemetery.
Chad Lewis Utley, age 39, of Portland, passed away April 24, 2012, at his home.  He was born in Sumner County on September 10, 1972, to the late Lewis Truman and Vivian Lucille Riggsbee Utley.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Wesley and Floyd Utley.  Chad is survived by his lifelong friend, Brenda Cantrell of Portland; his niece,  Danielle Utley of Portland; and several aunts and uncles.  Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, April 27, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.  Graveside service is 2 p.m., Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Searcy Cemetery with Tony Dunning officiating.  Pallbearers are Robert Blackburn, Joe Stewart, Cameron Hogie, Randall Prohaska, Jeff McFarlin, Nick Tolley and Patrick Hendricks.
Mose Edward Vance, age 63, of Portland, went home to be with Jesus on January 20, 2012, at 3:33 p.m., at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Ky.  Originally from West Virginia, he was the son of the late Lacy Blankenship Vance and Charlie Vance; brother of the late Franklin Vance.  He is survived by his wife, Janalee Roberts Vance; daughter, Alesia Vance of Portland; sons, Norman (Lenora) Vance of Bethpage, Thomas “Tommy”  Vance of Gallatin; grandchildren, Kayla, Josh, Alexis, Jada, Danielle, Megan, Amber and Thomas; great grandchildren, Allie, Ryan, and Bexley; sisters, Sharon (Ben) Kennedy, Margaret (Timmy) Stanley, and Roma Church.  He had a special love for his nieces and nephews, and he was known as Popaw by many Portland students.  Funeral service is 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Pete Woods and Rev. Teresa Vandyke officiating.  Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Richard Vandyke, Nelson Vance, Timmy Stanley, Ben Cannady, Kenda Padgett, Donald Kennedy and Nathan Hagerman.
Melvin Ellis West, age 91, passed away March 8, 2012.   He is preceded in death by his father, Ellis West; mother, Ora West; sister, Betty Wilkerson; brothers, Robert West and Cecil West, all of Portland.  He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Helen West; daughter, Shirley Dodge of Brentwood; sons, Douglas (Mary Lynn) West of Hendersonville, Ray West of Nashville; brother, Vernon West of Portland; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren.

He spent his early years doing farm work and skipped school one year to work during the depression, but he was advanced and was given the 9th grade Rotary Club Academic Achievement Award.  He left Portland at age 18 to sell Bibles and books in the northeastern states with Southwestern Book Company for two years.  He began dating Helen Searcy after meeting her in a strawberry patch in Orlinda, and they married on October 11, 1941.  After marriage, they moved to Cleveland, Ohio, in order to find work during the war in a defense manufacturing plant.  Their first son, Doug, was born during this time.  Also, while in Cleveland, he served in the U.S. Army before receiving a medical discharge.  He worked for National Life and Accident Insurance Company in Nashville and moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where his only daughter, Shirley, was born.  Melvin was the youngest field sales supervisor in the U.S., and his promotions moved the family to Indianapolis, Indiana, and Paducah, Kentucky, over a five-year period.  For his Top 100 performance in the U.S., he was honored by becoming a member of the Century Club.  In 1947, his parents wanted him to return to Portland to help grow the Portland Hatchery Poultry Business, and he and his brother, Cecil, started the Portland Feed Mill as co-owners until the 1960s.  His second son, Ray, was born in Portland in 1956.  After the 1960s, he spent the rest of his career in agricultural sales, real estate sales, and insurance sales, and he traveled in many states.  Melvin walked the church aisle in 1946 in Paducah, Kentucky, to confess Christ as his Savior and was baptized. He and Helen have been members of First Baptist Church in Portland since 1948, and Melvin was an active Deacon in the 1950s.  He was a very close to Pastor Dewey Roach of First Baptist.  After retirement, he and Helen moved to Bellevue for three years, then spent five years in Mary Queen of Angels Assisted Living before moving to NHC Healthcare nursing home in 2010.

He was a good man, loved his kids and grandkids; but, most of all, his life was devoted to taking good care of “Miss Helen,” as he referred to her in later years.  She was the love of his life!  During the 70 years of marriage, Melvin and Helen never apart more than the three weeks when Melvin had back rehab in 2009.  The kids have spent the last 20 years helping them enjoy life through many two-month vacations in Florida.  They celebrated their 50th and 60th wedding anniversaries in chalets in Gatlinburg.  They renewed their vows on their 50th anniversary.  Portland has always been their real home, and their children are thankful God allowed them to have a father and mother that provided a caring and loving home.

Melvin will be laid to rest next to his father and mother; and, after 90 years, he has come home. “To God Be the Glory.”

Visitation is 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Friday, March 9, 2012, and after 10 a.m., Saturday.  Funeral service is 11 a.m., Saturday, March 10, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Rev. Greg McCoy officiating.  Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery.  Pallbearers are family and friends.  The family wishes to thank the Hendersonville NHC Healthcare staff and Caris Healthcare for providing loving care during his last year and for keeping Melvin and Helen together, honoring their vows "'Til Death Do Us Part." 
Lonnie Ray Whitaker, age 77, of Portland, passed away March 25, 2012.  He was born in Sumner County on October 4, 1934, to the late Jordan and Birtie Whitaker. Lonnie is survived by his wife, Katherine Ruth Whitaker; son, Ray (Tammy) Whitaker; daughter, Jane (Danny) Ragland; sister, Lola Adams; grandchildren, Jason (Callie) Whitaker, Heather Ragland, Mark Ragland, Lindsay (Kevin) Adams; great grandchildren, Copelynne, Jaycee, and Jaxon Whitaker, Branley Corlew, Mattellen Colgate, and Hayden Adams.   Visitation is 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Monday, March 26, 2012, and 12 noon until 8 p.m., Tuesday.  Funeral service is 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Brady officiating.  Interment is at Halltown Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to Halltown General Baptist Church, 120 Dink Rut Rd., Portland TN 37148.
Ola Maude White, age 102, of Cottontown, passed away January 21, 2012.  She was born in Sumner County on February 19, 1909, to the late Quinty and Eliza Scott Martin.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by sons, Richard Martin White and Jackie White.  She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Josephine Culbreath and Carolyn Puckett, both of Portland; sons, Garnet Lee White, Wayne White, John David White, Steve White, all of Portland; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren.  Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2012.  Funeral service is 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Maple Hill Cemetery.  Family and friends are to serve as pallbearers.
Sue A. Wilkinson, age 84, of White House, passed away January 31, 2012.  She was a member of Clearview Church of Christ for over 60 years.  She is preceded in death by her husbands, Earl Summers and Gerald Wilkinson.  She is survived by her sons, Robert “Bob” (Julie) Summers of Gallatin, Lannie (Charlene) Summers of Cottontown; daughter, Gail (Donald) Lewis of White House; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Louise Suttle of Cottontown.  Visitation is 2 p.m., until 8 p.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at Austin & Bell Funeral Home, White House, and also after 10 a.m., Thursday.  Funeral service is 1 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2012, at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with James Parker and Lowell Harris officiating.  Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery in Portland.  Grandsons to serve as pallbearers. 
Robert White, Jr., age 82, of Portland, passed away February 19, 2012, at his home.  He was born in Sumner County on September 5, 1929, to the late Robert Von White and Lula Civils White.  Robert retired from General Electric.  He is survived by his wife, Sue D. Brown White; daughters, Debbie (Eddie) Green of Gallatin, Teresa White of Portland; grandchildren, Joshua Green, Stephanie Pearson, Jason Brown, Misty Biggs; six great grandchildren; brother, Haron White of Portland; sister, Julia Pirtle of Franklin; several nieces and nephews.   A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Nadine Biggs Wright, age 88, of Cottontown, passed away January 20, 2012, at Sumner Regional Meidcal Center.  She was born in Sumner County on February 5, 1923, to the late Hillard and Eva Pearl Biggs.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Wright; sons, Kenny and Donnie Wright; brothers, Charles, Cloyd and Cleon Biggs; sisters, Louella McCloud and Nola Thompson.  She is survived by her daughters, Teresa (Mike) Hunt of Portland, Linda (Ronnie) Birdwell of Cottontown; sons, Jerry (Annette) Wright of Cottontown, Ronnie (Lorene) Wright of Franklin, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren; brother, Odes (Bonnie) Biggs.   Funeral service is 2 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2012, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Freeman officiating.  Interment is at Halltown Cemetery. Granchildren are to serve as pallbearers: Jerry Wright, Tim Wright, Glenn Wright, Mark Wright, Landon Hunt, Rodney Birdwell, Corey Birdwell and Daniel Birdwell.