2009 Obituary Archives
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 Lenore
H. Alden,
age 91, of Portland, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at her home.
Mrs. Alden graduated from Sumner County High School in 1935. She graduated
from Western Kentucky University where she was a reference librarian at
the Helms-Cravens Library for 17 years. She was also an advisor for Kappa
Delta Sorority for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents,
Watson Taylor Hardison and Eunice Marie Hill Hardison; grandson, Tommy
Alden; daughter-in-law, Janie Alden; husband of 55 years, John Dale Alden,
a former special agent of the FBI, who died in 1991. She is survived by
her sons, Dr. John D. Alden, Jr., of Columbia, and his wife, Elaine; John
Dale Alden, III, his wife Carrie, and their children, Maddie and Ben; Dr.
Frank Alden of Sevierville, and his children, Frank Alden, Jr., of
Baltimore, Md., wife Christine, and daughter, Ginny Alden of Nashville;
daughter, Betty Alden Crosslin of Portland, her husband, Joe, and her
children, Laura Cary Simmons of Jamestown, R.I., her husband, Lt. Col
Steve Simmons, USMC, and their twin sons, Alden and William, and John Cary
of Bowling Green, Ky., and his wife, Jennifer, and children, Alex, Easton,
and Ashley. She is also survived by her former daughter-in-law, Melinda
Alden of Gallatin. Visitation is 12 noon until 2 p.m., Saturday, December
5, 2009.
Funeral service is 2 p.m., Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Portland Church of Christ Education Fund
that Mrs. Alden founded in 1991 in memory of her husband. |
| Troy Allen Aldridge, age 60, of Portland, passed away October 7, 2009. He was born in Sumner County on June 1, 1949. He is preceded in death by father, Gus Aldridge; and brother, Donnie Aldridge. He is survived by daughters, Hope and Faith Aldridge of Portland; mother, Louise Wright Aldridge of Portland; brother, Roy (Pricilla) Aldridge of Portland; sister, Monecca (Larry) McGlothlin of Castalian Springs. Visitation is 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, October 8, 2009, and 11 a.m., until 8 p.m., Friday. Funeral service is 12:30 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Crestview Memorial Park. |
 Larry
Wayne Amons, Jr., age 44, of Westmoreland, passed away December
15, 2009. He was born in Sumner County on March 20, 1965. He is preceded
in death by his father, Larry Wayne Amons, Sr.; and grandparents, William
Milton Amons, Jack and Mable Daniels. He is survived by his mother, Rosie
Amons (Calvin) Gregory of Adolphus, Ky.; brother, William Earl (Lee) Amons
of Westmoreland; grandmother, Lena Slabaugh of Bucyrus, Ohio; stepsisters,
Kwanna’s Gregory, Stephanie Calvin; niece, Ashley (Robert) Kirk; nephews,
Joshua (Ashley) Amons, Dell (Ashley) Inman; great nieces, Kayleigh and
Kloie Kirk; great nephews, Collin Allens, Hunter Thompson. Visitation is
11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, December 17, 2009. Funeral service is
1 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Teddy Johnson officiating. Interment is at Bradley Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Robert Kirk, Dell Inman, John Wims, Mark Brown, Tad
Phillips, Chucky Amons, Adam Brown and John Wims, Jr. Honorary pallbearer
is Joshua Amons. |
| Peggy Jean Ashburn, age 75, of Portland, passed away November 6, 2009, at her residence. She was born in Davidson County on August 18, 1934, to the late Marvin and Naomi Chambliss. She is survived by her husband, James Douglas Ashburn; daughters, Tricia Kibbey and Dell Shaffer, both of Portland; son, Jimmy Ashburn of Ashland City; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Visitation is 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2009, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, and 10 a.m., until service time Sunday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Reynold officiating. Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Troy Shaffer, Ashley Shaffer, Zachary White, Zeb Ashburn, Jake Ashburn, Jonathan Shaffer and Caleb Ashburn. |
 Jimmy
Loyd Barber, 60, of Panama City, Fla., died on Monday, Oct. 12,
2009. A Portland native, he was born May 4, 1949, to Loyd Barber and the
late Bertha Ray Barber. He was a member of the Portland High School
Panther football team, class of 1967. He traded in his Purple and White
for Western Kentucky Red and White, becoming a star linebacker for the
Hilltoppers, class of 1972. He was inducted into the WKU Athletic Hall of
Fame in 2000. He graduated from Auburn University School of Veterinary
Medicine in 1977. He served as a Public Health Officer in the United
States Air Force, retiring as a Major in 1997 after 20 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Mary Linda Barber of Panama City,
Fla.; daughters, Laura Barber of Orlando, Fla., and Sarah Barber and Megan
Barber, both of Panama City, Fla.; son, Kevin Barber of Los Angeles,
Calif.; father, Loyd Barber of Frankin, Ky.; sister, Diane Barber-Miller
of Bethpage; and grandchildren, Andrew Barber, Gabriel Barber and Michael
Barber. Visitation is 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2009.
Funeral service is 11 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2009, at Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with Gary Sullivan and Charles Wade officiating.
Interment is at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society, Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge, 1104 Ireland Way,
Birmingham, AL 35205 (205) 558-7860. |
| Robbie Dean Barber, age 74, of Hopkinsville, Ky., passed away October 22, 2009, at her residence. She was born in Sumner County on May 27, 1935, to the late Vircle and Julie Wix. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Minton of Madisonville, Ky., Judy Crossfield of Russellville, Ky.; sons, Timmy Barber of Portland, Larry Barber of Hopkinsville, Ky., Leonard Barber of Hopkinsville, Ky.; sister, Clara Mai Maynard of Springfield, Tenn.; brother, J.L. Wix of Springfield; 28 grandchildren; 56 great grandchildren. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, October 24, 2009. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Sunday, October 25, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers are Scott Minton, Josh Barber, Shane Barber, J.T. Barber, Larry Barber and Mark Barber. |
| Laura Mai Barlow, age 86, of Portland, went to be with her Lord on March 30, 2009. She was a member of Portland Church of Christ. Laura is preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Barlow. She is survived by sons, Terry (Tammy) Barlow of White House, Jim (Tammie) Barlow of Cottontown; grandsons, Brandon and Bryce Barlow; granddaughters, Paige, Payton, and Phebe Barlow; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2009, and 10 a.m., until service time Wednesday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Don Readhimer officiating. Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Lanny Smallwood, Jerry Smallwood, Mike Smallwood, Mark Simms, Ricky Depriest and Ronnie Monday. |
 Lillian
Marie Barlow, age 81, of Portland, passed away January 23,
2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Hartstown, Pa.,
on August 20, 1927. She is survived by her children, James V. Barlow,
Linda Pressler, John J. Barlow, Gail L. Porras, Michael Barlow; sisters,
Dorother Supplee, Evelyn Harper, Mildred Weeks; brothers, Edward Chanley,
Herbert Bancroft, Jack Van Orman, Terry Robinson, Robert Humphrey, Douglas
Pernell; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. |
| Robert Wade Belcher, age 79, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Cumberland Manor Nursing Home in Nashville. He was born September 29, 1929, to the late Frank and Susan Petty Belcher. He was a retired iron worker. In addition to this parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, James Belcher and Sammy Belcher; his sisters, Maudie Mink, Marylee Bender, Belle Hardin; and his son, Ronald Belcher. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Sue Belcher of Crestview Nursing Home in Nashville; his son, Bruce (Carol) Belcher of Portland; his sister, Sue Carol Smith of Indianapolis, Ind.; daughter-in-law, Faye Belcher of Scottsville, Ky.; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren. Memorial service is 11 a.m., Friday, July 10, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. |
| Fayola Deasy Bennett, age 73, of Portland, passed away October 1, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Addie Deasy, brother, Tony Deasy; and sister, Thelma Bailey. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Bennett; children, Mike (Lisa) Bennett, Don (Kathy) Bennett, Carol Beth (Mark) Briley, Pat (Kim) Bennett; grandchildren, Brooke (Matt) Aldrich, Brittany (Rusty) Keith, Blake Bennett Briley, Luke Briley, Sloan Bennett, Bethany Bennett, Baleigh Bennett; great grandchildren, Ethan Aldrich, Ayden Aldrich, Kamden Keith. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2009. Funeral service is 4 p.m., Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Greg McCoy officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. |
| Bobby Lee Birdwell, age 73, of Cottontown, passed away November 7, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on December 9, 1935. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nathan M. and Rosa Callis Birdwell, sister, Ruth Stancil, and brother, Floyd Birdwell. He is survived by his children, Landera, Kevin and Tammy Birdwell; grandchildren, all of Indiana; sisters, Sue Braswell of Gallatin, Emma Birdwell of Cedar Hill, Betty Scruggs of Portland, Brenda Smith of Cottontown; brothers, Odell Birdwell of Cottontown, J.W. Birdwell of Cottontown, Wayne Birdwell of Cross Plains, Kenneth Birdwell of Greenbrier. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 8 p.m., Monday, November 9, 2009. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Allen Butler and Barry Jarvis officiating. Interment is at Restlawn Memory Gardens. |
| James Edward Bradley, age 68, of Cottontown, passed away November 15, 2009. He was born in Pike County, Ky., on November 25, 1940, to the late Saul and Mary Bradley. He is preceded in death by his son, Kelly Ray Bradley; brothers, Phillip, Glen and Bobo Bradley; and sister, Louise Bradley. He is survived by his wife, Faye Bradley; daughters, Rachel Meadows and Jami Bradley; sons, Robert and Chuckie Bradley; grandchildren, Nicholas Evans, Deanna Meadows, Melinda, Charles and Landon Gunter, Shaun and Tyler Polly, Timothy, Matthew, Barbara Ann, Joseph and Wayne Bradley; brothers, Norman and Robert Bradley; sisters, Geneva Searcy, Linda Sue Porter, Anita Kay Gomez, Pearl Ann Moore and Joyce Jacobs. Visitation is 2 p.m., until service time Wednesday at the Liberty Free Will Baptist Church. Memorial service is 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at Liberty Free Will Baptist Church, 891 College St., Portland. |
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Mary Onezima Ralph Bradley, age 85, of Cottontown, passed away on
She is survived by daughter, Lanita Bradley (Stephen) Boyd of Fort Thomas, Kentucky; son, Larry (Nancy) Bradley of Durham, California; and son, John R. (Elizabeth) Bradley of Hendersonville; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, L.D. (Betty Ruth) Ralph, Jimmy T. (Wei) Ralph, Wallace (Jackie) Ralph; sisters, Juanita Hawkins, Evelyne (Frank) Harmon, Mina (Ollie) Smith, and Deba (Tommy) Gammons.
Visitation is at Cole & Garrett Funeral
Home, Goodlettsville, on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, from 12 noon until 3
p.m., and at Wilkinson and Wiseman Funeral Home,
Memorials can be made to the
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 Mary
Elizabeth “Mammie” Braswell, age 84, of Westmoreland, went to
be with the Lord on July 27, 2009. She was born on March 25, 1925, to the
late Herman and Carrie Simpson. She is the beloved wife of the late, C.B.
“Tootie” Braswell. She is preceded in death by her son; Rev. William
“Rudy” Braswell. She is survived by children, Rev. Darrell (Debbie)
Braswell, Charles “Vernie” (Gail) Braswell, Linda (Jackie) McMurtry;
daughter-in-law, Wanda Braswell (Tony) Eaton; grandchildren, Phyllis
Gilman, Melissa Brown, Sharon Watson, Felecia Pippin, Angie Clark, Shawn
Braswell, Bryan Gregory, Anthony Braswell, Thomas Braswell, Jacob
Caldwell, Jeremy Caldwell; great grandchildren, Andrea, Allison, Alexis,
Alisa, Tyler, Zack, Nick, Luke, Savannah, Wyatt, Addie, Gracie, and
Bradley. Mammie has been a member of Providence General Baptist Church for
more than 70 years. She is devoted to Christ and His service. Visitation
at the funeral home is 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2009,
and 12 p.m., until service time at the church. Funeral service is 3
p.m., Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Providence General Baptist Church
with Donald Key and Ricky Duffer officiating. Interment is at Providence
General Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bryan Gregory, Ricky
Brown, David Thurman, Dickie Bradley, Joe Pear and Jackie Leath. |
| Selma Bridges, age 88, of Indianapolis, passed away February 23, 2009. She was born in Sumner County on May 12, 1920, to the late Ed and Bell Durham. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bridges. She is survived by her son, Doug Bell of Indianapolis, Ind.; granddaughter, Tracy Lawyer of Pendleton, Ind.; two great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren. Graveside service is 12:30 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2009, at Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation is at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home hours hours prior to service. |
 Edna
Keith Briley, age 96, of Cottontown, passed away April 21,
2009. She was born in Robertson County on March 6, 1913, to the late James
Thomas Keith and Fearby Ragland Keith. Edna was a member of Halltown
General Baptist Church and a member of Rob Morris Order of Eastern Star.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Maynard Briley. She is survived
by children, Dianne Marlin of Cottontown, Jean (John) Burns of New
Johnsonville, Coy (Judy) Briley of Cottontown, Danny (T.C.) Briley of
Cross Plains; grandchildren, Denita (Irving) Boyce, Greg (Rhonda) Marlin,
Terry (Theresa) Briley, Jim (Sheila) Burns, Angela (Chris) Rippy, Eric
(Tanya) Briley and Sarah Mitchell; 11 great grandchildren, Josh Boyce,
Daniel Boyce, Lindsey Marlin, Rachel Marlin, Casey Briley, Erica Briley,
Ethan Briley, Emily Mitchell, Taylor Burns, Ian Rippy and Kate Rippy.
Visitation is 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2009, and 10
a.m., until 4 p.m., Thursday. Funeral service is 4 p.m., Thursday,
April 23, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Tim
Williams and Bro. Andy Mathias officiating. Interment is at Old Brush
Cemetery. |
| Jackie Dean Briley, age 74, of Cottontown, passed away March 26, 2009, at Hendersonville Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on November 20, 1935, to the late Tommy and Iva Briley. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Briley of Cottontown; daughters, Melody (Scott) Ellis of Hendersonville, Therese (Jerry) Aleman of Norcross, Ga.; grandchildren, Michael Cole Aleman, Katherine Elizabeth Aleman, Ryan Andrew Ellis and Riley Wayne Ellis. Visitation is 1 p.m., until 8 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2009, and 11 a.m., until service time Saturday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Old Halltown Cemetery. |
| Maudedene Clark Britt, age 82, of Portland, passed away November 18, 2009. She was born in Sumner County on July 23, 1927, to the late Evan and Leola Wright. She is preceded in death by husbands, James Clark and Edwin Britt. She is survived by her son Kenneth (Vickie) Clark of Portland; granddaughters, Summer, Bethany and Hannah Clark, all of Portland; sisters, Estelle Dunning, Elizabeth (Jim) Fishburn, both of Portland; brother, Evan (Betty) Wright, Jr., of Portland. Visitation is 12 noon until 7 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2009. Funeral service is 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 20, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
| Claudine Staggs Brown, age 86, of Nashville, passed away November 23, 2009. She was born in Sumner County on September 4, 1923. to the late Henry and Zellie Street Staggs. She is survived by her husband, Edsel F. Brown of Nashville; daughter, Martha Brown (Joe) Carpenter of Franklin, Tenn.; six grandchildren. Visitation is 10 a.m., until service time Friday. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Friday, November 27, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
| Herman Bush, age 68, of Bethpage, passed away April 17, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Sumner County on March 22, 1941, to the late Herman and Annie Bush. Herman retired from General Electric. He is survived by his brother, Walter Eugene Bush of Indiana; sisters, Mary Frances Dalton of Georgia, Elizabeth Ann Williams of Portland, Sandra June Callis of Portland; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service is 4 p.m., Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Callis officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jake Callis, Paul Spencer, Steve Lyons, Donald Perdue, Gene Bush and Bobby Jo Williams. |
| Lambert Merlin Buysman, age 73, of Cookeville, passed away September 20, 2009, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born in Primghar, Ia., to the late Henry and Alice Buysman. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his daughters, Mona (Kenneth) Kelchner, Alice Renee Mulla, and Evelyn Jo Buysman, all of Portland; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sister, Wilma Banhofegeen. He is preceded in death by his sister, Helen Joyce Kroeze. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Interment with Military Honors is 1 p.m., at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mike Adkins, Leroy Brown, Tony Brown, Landon Buysman, Jessie Kelchner and Tyler Perry. |
| James Odis Calvert, age 66, of Franklin, Ky., passed away October 12, 2009. He was born in Allen County, Ky., on November 7, 1942, to the late James and Oma Dell Calvert. He is survived by his fiance, Bobbie Jean Cook of Franklin, Ky.; sons, Roger Dale (Carrie) Calvert of Gainsboro, James Randall Calvert of Whitleyville; granddaughter, Ginger Allison of Hendersonville; grandsons, Justin Ryan Calvert of Gainsboro, Charles (Bubba) Gregory of Franklin, Ky.; brother, Leon Calvert of Portland; sister, Zelma Lee McCoin of Portland. Visitation is 12 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Wednesday, Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bob Kubasch officiating. Interment is at Roberts Tabernacle Church Cemetery. Pallbearers are Wally Gilliam, Larry Hinton, Danny Hurst, Charles Gregory, Kevin Boles and Randall Calvert. |
| Elmer Hollis Carter, age 81, of Portland, passed away October 21, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Sumner County on June 2, 1928. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Beulah Carter; brother, Robert Ellis; sisters, Flora Jane Carter, Dorothy Duffer; daughter, Pamela Sue Carter; grandsons, David Anthony Carter, Christopher Dean Snow, James Allen “Jimmy” Lamberth. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Davenport Carter; daughters, Bonita (Butch) Simpson of Portland, Jane (Jim) Lamberth of Cottontown, Patricia (Jim) Gregory of Portland; sons, David Carter, Tim Carter, both of Portland; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brother, Joe Frank (Janice) Carter of Bethpage; sister, Mona Lame of Gallatin. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2009, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Richie Williams and Bro. Chris Roberts officiating. Interment is at Sherron Cemetery. |
 Ruth
Arlene Case, age 70, of Portland, passed away September 7,
2009. She was born in Buchanan, W.Va., on May 24, 1939, to the late
Charles and Iowaka Rowan Painter. She is survived by her husband of 46
years, Dr. Kenneth Case of Portland; daughter, Janis (Paul) Keener of
Portland; sons, Christopher (Wilma) Case of Roanoke, Va., Andrew Rowan
Summers Case of Portland; five grandchildren, Ryan Smith of Stanwood, Wa.,
Dane Harning of Pulcalpa, Peru, Christen Case of Collegdale, Holly Keener
of Portland, Samuel Keener of Portland; sisters, Marlene Upton of Murphy,
N.C., Patti Hirano of Raleigh, N.C.; brother, George (Alice) Painter of
Westminster, Md.; mother-in-law, Violet Case of Portland; sister-ion-law,
Linda Phelps of Portland; several beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation
is 5 p.m., until 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at the funeral
home, and 4 p.m., until 5:30 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2009, at the
church. Funeral service is 5:30 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2009, at
Highland Seventh-day Adventist Church with Pastor David Hartman
officiating. Interment is at at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers are
Christopher Case, Andrew Case, Paul Keener, Dane Harning (in absentia),
Ryan Smith, Charlie Upton and Robert Williams. Ruth was very interested
in the “Zimbabwe Water Well Project,” and memorial contributions for this
project may be sent to Highland Seventh-day Adventist Church, “Ruth’s
Well”, 100 Highland Circle Drive, Portland, TN 37148. |
| Claude Wendell Cherry, age 70, of Portland, passed away February 25, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on December 21, 1938, to the late James and Lucille Cherry. He is survived by his wife, Judy Bryant Cherry of Portland; daughter, Tammy Cherry (Jeff) Brewer of Portland; sons, Stephen (Karen) Cherry of Berlin, Md., Mike (Laurie) Cherry of Portland, Scott (Tonya) Cherry of Portland, Jim (Becky) Cherry of Portland; 12 grandchildren; sisters, Yvonne (Troy) Givens of Portland, Alice (Charles) Walker of Portland; special friend, Jimmy Johnson. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, February 26, 2009, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Rich Cook officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jimmy Johnson, Joe Payne, Fred Perdue, Bill Farmer, Jerry Johnson and Jody Harris. Memorial contributions may be made to The Portland Nazarene Church Building Fund. |
| Glen Harley Clouse, age 90, of Portland, passed away January 1, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Reeder Clouse and Ida Holmes Briley Clouse; sisters, Irene Clouse, Catherine (Elbert) Stout, Lera (Carl) McCloud; brother, Jack (Louise) Clouse; infant daughter, Teresa Lee Clouse; son, Harley Delano Clouse. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Eleanor Cron Clouse of Portland; daughters, Phyllis (Don) Jones of Portland, Janice Mickle of Nashville; daughter-in-law, Donna Clouse of Owensboro, Ky.; grandsons, Kevin (Sue) Clouse of Bowling Green, Ky., Jason (Kim) Jones of Portland; granddaughter, Lara D. Clouse of Fuqua-Varina, N.C.; 2 great grandchildren; step sister, Carmen Roberts (Joe) Carter of Portland. A Portland native, Glen relocated to Michigan where he graduated from Vermontville High School. He returned to Portland where he has been a resident for 64 years. He was a farmer, member of Sheet Metal Local 177 in Nashville, 64-year member of the Portland Masonic Lodge, and a 76-year member of Hollis Chapel General Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m., until 8 p.m., Saturday, January 3, 2009, and 11 a.m., until funeral time on Sunday. Funeral service is at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Old Brush Cemetery. |
| Tollie Washington Coakley, age 72, of Gallatin, passed away March 15, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on July 22, 1936, to the late Gill Moore and Emma Mae Coakley. He is survived by his sister, Carrie M. Coakley of Portland; brothers, Clarence W. Coakley of Gallatin, James E. Coakley of Richmond, Ky.; best friend and caregiver, Ferrell Shaw of Portland; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Tollie retired from the U.S. Air Force. He was an avid fisherman, and he enjoyed bowling. While in the military, he was a member of a worldwide championship bowling team. He was a Deacon of Parkers Chapel Church, and he served as the Treasurer for the East Fork District Baptist Association. Visitation is 12 p.m., until service time Thursday, March 19, 2009, at the church. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2009, at Parkers Chapel Church with Rev. B.L. Chandler officiating. Interment is at the Parkers Chapel Church Cemetery. Mr. Coakley’s cousins, along with Deacons and Trustees of the church, to serve as pallbearers. |
 Dewey
M. Cole, age 67, of Bethpage, passed away December 28, 2009. He
was born in Sumner County on April 23, 1942, to the late Lester and Jewell
Cole. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife,
Willene Cole; grandson, Marcus Cole; daughter-in-law, Sheila Cole;
brothers, Roy and Ray Cole. He is survived by his son, Mark Anthony
(Margurite) Cole of Portland; granddaughter, Melissa Cole of Portland;
brother, Ricky (Joy) Cole of Portland; sisters, Mary (Wayne) Prock of
Portland, Edith (Junior) Slicer of Bethpage, Barbara (Randall) Prock of
Bethpage; several nieces and nephews. Visitation is 5 p.m., until 10
p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2009, and 9 a.m., until 10 p.m., Wednesday.
Funeral service is 1 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2009, at Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with Terrell Summerville officiating. Interment
is at Sherron Cemetery. Pallbearers are Joseph Cole, Danny Prock, Troy
Prock, Dwight Prock, Garrett Wolfe, Austin Wolfe, Barry Rippy and Donald
Perdue. Honorary pallbearers are James Younce and Easton Abutrab. |
| David Wayne Collins, age 48, went to his heavenly home October 15, 2009. Born April 9, 1961, to Harry E. Collins and Cynthia Ashburn Collins. Memorial service was held on October 29, 2009. |
| Helen Cron, age 86, of White House, passed away April 21, 2009, at Hendersonville Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on May 10, 1922, to the late Walter and Ora Groves. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Reese Cron, and grandson, Josh Hall. She is survived by her daughter, Patsy (Harold) Hall of Portland; son, Joe (Barbara) Cron of Greenbrier; grandchildren, April Story of Franklin, Tenn., Shane Cron of Nashville, Heather Frizzell of Cottontown; 9 great grandchildren. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Funeral service is 2:30 p.m., Thursday, April 23, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Brewer officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. |
| Marie Pearl Crouch, age 85, of Cottontown, passed away November 23, 2009. She was born in Naples, N.Y., on February 3, 1924, to the late John And Blanche Bleyer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Myron Crouch; and sister, Martha Knapp. She is survived by her daughters, Cindi (Robert) Culbreath of Cottontown, Barbara (Doug) Harmon of Hendersonville, N.C.; son, Steven (Lynn) Crouch of Chesapeake, Va.; grandchildren, Todd Harmon, Mark Harmon, Jon Ross Culbreath, Thomas Culbreath, Stephanie Burgess and Brian Crouch; great grandchildren, Trevor Harmon and Brooke Harmon. Private family services were held at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home and interment was at Rose Ridge Cemetery in Naples, N.Y. |
| Ricky Joe Dillard, Jr., age 35, of Portland, passed away September 10, 2009, at Highland Manor. He was born in Sumner County on December 28, 1973. He is survived by his mother, Judy Kay (J.W.) Yates of Portland; sister, Sharon (Robert) Whitson of Portland; grandparents, Paul and Moline Dillard of Portland; nieces, Tori Groves, Jordan Whitson. Memorial service is 2 p.m., Sunday, September 27, 2009, at Victory Assembly Church. |
| Billy Clayton Dorris, age 73, of Cottontown, passed away January 22, 2009, at his home. He was born in Sumner County on June 1, 1935, to the late Edwin and Georgia Ethel York. He is survived by his wife, Lois Casteel Dorris of Cottontown; daughter, Joyce Dorris Brown of Cotontown; son, William L. (Tonya) Dorris of Cottontown; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sisters, Gladys Groves of Portland, Peggy (Donald) Davis of Portland, Patsy (Allen) Adams of White House, Patty (Pat) Bowman of White House, Janie (Ed) Andrews of White House; brothers, Bobby (Mary) Dorris of Portland, James (Judy) Dorris of Portland, Jerry (Diane) Dorris of Portland. He was preceded in death by brother, J.W. Dorris. Visitation is 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2009, and 10 a.m., until 2 p.m., Saturday. Funeral service is at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Scott Ballard officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
| Earl B. Durham, age 79, of Bethpage, passed away November 7, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on May 4, 1930, to the late Russell and Veola Durham. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra (Jim) Wilkins of Goodlettsville; son, Jeff Durham of Bethpage; grandchildren, Matthew (Candice) Wilkins of Hendersonville, Taylor Wilkinson of Goodlettsville, Lindsey Durham, Eden Durham, and Jacob Durham, all of Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Monday, November 9, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Howard G. Shelton officiating. Interment is at Sulphur Fork Church Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jacob Durham, Jim Wilkins, Taylor Wilkins, Matthew Wilkins, Wayne Graves, and Gary Graves. |
| Stacey Renee Durrett, age 39, of Portland, passed away November 28, 2009. She was born in Davidson County on September 22, 1970. She is survived by her daughter, Terri Lynn Durrett of Portland; mother, Judy Suttle (Roy) Pierce of Hornbeak, Tenn.; father, Steve (Joan Parks) Edison of Cottontown; brother, Greg Eidson of Portland; grandmother, Marie McCloud of Portland. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Joe Elliott officiating. Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens. |
| Steven Randall Emord, age 44, of Portland, passed away February 19, 2009, at St. Thomas Hospital. He was born in Davidson County on August 22, 1964. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Dorris of Portland; daughter, Katie Johnson of Ashland City; sons, Thomas Emord of Lavergne, Dominic Emord of Portland; mother, Dolly Creasey of Ashland City; sister, Lisa Gayle Sessions of Ashland City; granddaughters, Dalana and Toni Johnson of Ashland City; stepdaughters, Ashley Hodges of Portland, Nicole Basham of Portland. He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Emord. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2009, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Monday, February 23, 2009, at Cheatham County Funeral Home, 117 Elizabeth Street, Ashland City. Interment is at Bethlehem Cemetery. |
 Lola
Mae Bradley Empson, age 96, passed away Wednesday, February 25,
2009. Mrs. Empson was a retired elementary school teacher, having taught
40 years in the Sumner County School System. She is preceded in death by
her husband, Wilburn Empson, in 2001. She is survived by her brother,
Wayne (Jeanette) Bradley; brother-in-law, Duncan (Gussie) Empson; nephews,
John (Elizabeth) Bradley, Larry (Nancy) Bradley, Jerry (Bette) Bradley,
Dale (Mary) Bradley, Frank (Patsy) Empson; nieces, Lanita Bradley
(Stephen) Boyd, WynneEmpson, and many other loving nieces and nephews. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Thursday, February 26, 2009, and 10 a.m., until 11:30 a.m., Friday. Funeral service is 11:30 a.m., Friday, February 27, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Lipscomb University (memo: Bradley Scholarship Fund), 1 University Drive, Nashville, TN 37204-3951. |
| Hobert Estep, age 72, of Scottsville, Ky., passed away March 23, 2009. He is survived by wife, Shirley Sircy Greer of Scottsville, Ky.; daughters, Polly Estep of Indianapolis, Ind., Debbie Estep of Indianapolis, Ind., Terrie Cass of Avon, Ind., Lisa Estep of Indianapolis, Ind.; sons, Hobie Estep of Indianapolis, Ind., Thomas Estep of South Bend, Ind.; sister, Lois Patrick of Indianapolis, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; several great grandchildren. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, March 26, 2009. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Elvis Farley officiating. Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are William Sircy, Jo Allen Green, Vincent Legieza, Harold Dean Cole, Bill Patrick and Junior Estep. |
| Sean Paul Evans, age 23, 0f Portland, passed away December 1, 2009. He was born in Danville, Pa., on July 31, 1986. He is survived by his son, Brayden Seth Evans of Portland; father, David “Yankee” Evans of Portland; mother, Stephanie Stiddum of Dickson; brother, Derrick “D” Evans of Portland; sister, Melissa Brelsford of Pennsylvania; step-brother, Jason Fox of Pennsylvania. Sean was a 2004 graduate of Portland High School, an avid car enthusiast and a pool player. Visitation is 12 noon until 9 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2009, and 12 noon until 9 p.m., Friday. Funeral service is 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. |
| Robert Odell Felts, age 73, of Portland, passed away January 30, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born in Nashville on June 16, 1935, to the late Clarence and Mary Felts. He is survived by his wife, Martha Felts of Portland; daughters, Kathy Canup of Hermitage, Patricia Hughes of Portland; sons, Mike Felts of Portland, Thomas Felts of Portland; 10 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sisters, Martha Ford of Madison, Stella Lampley of Antioch; brother, George Felts of Gallatin; several nieces and nephews. Visitation is 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, January 31, 2009, and 10 a.m., until funeral time on Sunday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Sunday, February 1, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Howser officiating. Interment is at Mitchellville General Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mike Felts, Thomas Felts, Keith Canup, David Scott, Josh Stafford and Jay Hughes. |
 Gracie
Suttle McCloud Franklin, age 102, of Portland, passed away
Sunday, October 25, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Ira
McCloud and Thomas Jefferson Franklin; son Bobby Jefferson Franklin. She
is survived by daughters, Helen Clouse, Peggy (R.C.) Tomlinson, Rita
(Charles) Gregory, all of Portland, Donna (Thomas) Rakestraw of Mary
Esther, Fla., Yvonne Link of Gallatin; daughter-in-law, Jean Franklin of
Gallatin; sister, Catherine Kirkham of Ft. Collins, Colo.; 11
grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren.
Visitation is 10 a.m., until 8 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2009, and 10
a.m., until service time Tuesday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Tuesday,
October 27, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Greg
Young and Bro. Charles Towe officiating. Interment is at Old Brush
Cemetery. Grandsons to serve as pallbearers. |
| James Alan "Jim" Freeman, age 51, of Smyrna, passed away October 7, 2009. He was born January 2, 1958, to the late Charlie Wade and Mildred Chirstine Freeman. He is survived by brother, Frank Ray Freeman of Hartsville; sister, Phyllis Freemon of Old Hickory. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Friday, October 9, 2009, and 12 noon until service time Saturday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Roberts officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Charlie Freeman, Joe Roberson, Matt Young, Randy Donaldson, William Cayce and Bill Eblen. |
| Ethel Mae Givens, age 72, of Portland, passed away June 9, 2009, at St. Thomas Hospital. She was born in Macon County on September 26, 1936, to the late Felton and Minnie Wakefield. She is survived by her husband, Roy Givens of Portland; daughter, Penny (Steve) Barnes of Portland; grandchildren, Austin and Molley Barnes; sisters, Robbie (Milton) Stinson of Indianapolis, Ind., Peggy (Carl) Blankenship of Lafayette, Faye (Billy) Perrigo of Lafayette, Sue (Billy Joe) Richards of Franklin; brother, Charles (Neelie) Wakefield. She is preceded in death by sisters, Kay and Dean Wakefield; brother, James Wakefield. Visitation is 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2009, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Drennon and Bro. Ralph Perdue officiating. Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens. |
| Barbara " June" Pitchford Green, age 90, of Portland, departed this earthly world to be with her Heavenly Father and family on October 1, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Elwood Pitchford and Minnie Elba Wilson Pitchford; and her 5 brothers and sisters. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Elmore Allen Green. She is survived by her children, daughter Donna J. Witham of Deland, Fla.; sons David A. (Peggy) Green of Eustis, Fla., Daniel H. ( Debbie ) Green of Cross Plains, Tenn.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Portland First Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was active in her church and the Oak Street Mission. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, daughter and friend. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Saturday, October 3, 2009, at the funeral home. Additional visitation is 1 p.m., until service time at church. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2009, at the First Baptist Church of Portland. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Portland First Baptist Church building fund or the Oak Street Baptist Church. |
| Elmore Allen Green, age 92 of Portland, Tennessee, departed this earthly world to be with his Heavenly Father on February 10, 2009, at N.H.C. of Springfield, Tenn. He was a wonderful husband and a loving father. He was a gentleman with respect for others. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, June Pitchford Green; daughter, Donna J. Witham of Deland, Fla.; sons, David A. (Peggy) Green of Eustis, Florida, Daniel H (Debbie) Green of Cross Plains, Tennessee; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and an untold number of friends and family throughout the world. He retired from Bellsouth Telephone Company and was a member of the Portland First Baptist Church and had over 20 years of service to the Oak Street Mission. He was a World War II veteran serving in Germany. He was a local historian and a contributor to Portland’s newspaper. He enjoyed photography, restoring antique gasoline engines and player pianos. Visitation is at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home on Friday from 2 p.m., until 8 p.m., and Saturday at 10 a.m. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 2009, at the Portland First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Portland First Baptist Church building fund and The Oak Street Baptist Church, Portland, Tennessee. |
| Ronnie Elliott Greer, age 61, of Portland, passed away November 27, 2009. He was born in Sumner County on July 7, 1948. Mr. Greer was the owner and operator of State Line Auto Parts. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Thelma Greer; sister, Carol Hardin. He is survived by his wife, Twyla Anderson Greer of Portland; sons, Chris (Salvina) Greer, Chad Greer; stepchildren, Jaska Tornquist, Eric Briley; grandchildren, Christopher, Katie, Matt, Josh, Hailey and Nathaniel Greer; step grandchildren, Ally and Jack; sisters, Sue (Larry) Weaver, Martha (Tommy) Thompson, Linda (Ronnie) Suttle, Glenda Trammell, Debbie (Kenneth) Link; brothers, Ricky (Patty) Greer, Kenny (Debbie) Greer, Denny (Cookie) Greer, Bobby (Jenene) Greer; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Monday, November 30, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Chris Roberts and Ricky Greer officiating. Interment is at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers are his nephews, Jessie Greer, Nathan Greer, Richard Suttle, Cody Greer, Daniel Greer, Jason Greer, Tony Greer and Joe Greer. |
| Walter Terry Hardin, age 90, of Portland, passed away December 16, 2009. He was born in Sumner County on September 20, 1919, to the late Clint and Leona Wendt Hardin. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Ruby Damese, Pearl Briley, Ethel Poole, Tabitha Briley; brother, Claude Hardin. He is survived by his wife, Lois Armstrong Hardin of Portland; daughter, Janice Hardin Graves of Portland; sister, Ruth Cline of Portland; brother, Harold Hardin of Portland. Mr. Hardin was an Army veteran having served in Normandy during World War II. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2009. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with J.R. Pugh and Rusty Hills officiating. Interment is at Hardin Cemetery. Pallbearers are Kenny Cline, Glen Hardin, Larry McFarlin, Denny Bacon, Tom Coyner and James Williams. |
| William Byron Harper, age 60, of Portland, passed away November 18, 2009. He was born in Davidson County on October 10, 1949, to the late James and Ruby Harper. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Henley; daughters, Tammy Harper of Gallatin, Charlotte (Anthony) Davis of Portland; grandson, Evan Davis of Portland; sisters, Judy (Jerry) Russell of California, Jamie Harper of Scottsville, Ky.; nephews, James Russell, Joseph Russell, Norma Russell and Jerry Russell. Funeral service is Monday, November 23, 2009 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Alex Jackson Officiating. Interment was at Fairfield Cemetery. |
| Billy Lee Harris, age 72, of Millersville, Tenn., passed away at Baptist Hospital on August 27, 2009. Billy was born in White House on December 4, 1936. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Richard and Rhoda Chambers Harris; brothers, James Donald Harris, Glenn Richard Harris, David Cosby Harris; sister, Betty Sue Creasy. He loved his childhood home in Portland, and he was devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara Webb Harris; children, Teresa (Rick) Di Biasio of Windermere, Fla., Melissa Gayle Harris Hopper of Goodlettsville, Billy Lee (Scotti) Harris, II, of Gallatin; grandchildren, Rachel and James Di Biasio, Abigail and Hannah Hopper, Hollee Harris; step grandchildren, Suzanne (Adam) Istran of Cincinnati, Ohio, Elizabeth Di Biasio of Fairport, N.Y.; great grandson, Andrew James Istran; special friends, Patrick, Christine, Hudson; sisters, Barbara (David) Estes of Franklin, Ky., Joan (Harold Dean) Harper of Hendersonville, Kathryn (Valter) Howse of Winchester, Debbie (Wayne) Daniel of Winchester; mother-in-law, Mrs. Avis Webb; sister-in-law, Betty Harris; aunt, Tommy Harris; several nieces and nephews. Billy is is a graduate of Sumner County High School in Portland, and he was a US Army veteran. Billy retired from Ford Glass Plant. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Leslie Webb and Milton Webb officiating. Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Steve Johnson, Dale Johnson, Johnny Johnson, George “Bud” Creasy, Donnie Harper and Mike Webb. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, 535 Alabama Ave, Memphis, TN 38105. |
| Ruth Magdalene Harris, age 92, of Portland, passed away August 15, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Robertson County on May 27, 1917, to the late Robert and Dora Brown. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Dudley (Peaches)Harris, son-in-law, Charles E. Knight, Jr., and 11 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Joe) Payne of Portland, Margaret Ann Knight of Blacksburg, Va.; grandchildren, Michael (Sharon) Knight, Laura Ann Knight, Andrew Ray Payne, Heather Ann (Tommy Smith) Payne; sister-in-law, Mary Brown. Ruth was one of the oldest members of McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Tuesday, August 18, 2009, and 10 a.m., until service time Wednesday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Alex Jackson and Larry Joe Dickens officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are David Lee Almond, Don Anderson, Kelly Brown, Alvin Groves, Woody Steinhart and Jimmy Johnson. Honorary pallbearers are James Brown, Allen Brown, Carlos Harris, James Carrol Dickens, Suel Brown, and Robert Shablik. Memorial contributions may be made to McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church, Scholarship Fund, 208 Wheeler St., Portland, TN 37148. |
| Terry Wayne Hesson, age 43, of Portland, passed away August 27, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on November 14, 1965. Terry was a deacon at Mt. Calvary Church. He is preceded in death by his mother, Aline Hall Hesson. He is survived by his wife, Judy Jent Hesson of Portland; children, Lesli Key of Portland, Mathew Hudson of Portland; grandchild, James Wyatt Key of Portland; son-in-law, Jesse Key of Portland; father, Raymond Hesson of Portland, stepmother, Gladys Hesson of Portland; sister, Elaine (Ricky) Fields of Gallatin; brother, Larry (Donna) Hesson of Portland; three nieces, one nephew, several great nieces ad nephews. Funeral service is 3 p.m., Sunday, August 30, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Rev. Forrest Creekmore officiating. Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Phillip McCloud, Terry Taylor, Jeremy Troutt, David Morris, Ricky Morris, Harlin Wims, Mike Ryan and Roger Ryan. Honorary pallbearers are members of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. |
| David Robert Hobdy, age 90, of Portland, passed away November 18, 2009. He was born January 17, 1919 to the late John and Effie Mae Hobdy. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Hobdy; and son, Robert Hobdy. He is survived by his daughters, Patsy (Billy) Hall of Portland, Cindy (Gary) Summers of Franklin, Ky., Andrea (Bobby) Williams of Portland; son, Jerry (Barbara) Hobdy of Portland; 8 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, November 20, 2009, and 10 a.m., until service time Saturday. Funeral service is 2:30 p.m., Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Mike Brady officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mark Hall, Lyndell Hobdy, Jay Austin, Clay Williams, Daniel Williams and Vernon Dillard. |
| Ricky Odell Hobdy, age 48, of Portland, passed away July 31, 2009. He was born in Sumner County on March 20, 1961, to Morris Odell Hobdy and the late Katherine Joyce Hobdy. He is survived by his wife, Twyla Hobdy; daughter, Katherine Hobdy; son, Ricky Hobdy, Jr.; father, Morris Hobdy; sister, Michelle Groves; brothers, Kenny and Dennis Hobdy, all of Portland. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, and 10 a.m., until service time Thursday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Carl Martin, Bro. Ralph Carter and Bro. David Hobdy officiating. Interment is at Providence General Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers are Brian Hobdy, Clint Hobdy, Harold Turner, Glen Reid, Noah Reid, Jr., and Robert Groves. Honorary pallbearers are Eddie Reid and Melvin Woodall. A memorial fund has been set up at Oak Street Baptist Church for the Hobdy family. Contributions to that fund may be sent to the church at 300 Oak St., Portland, TN 37148. Please indicate that your donation is for the "Ricky Hobdy Fund". |
 Velma
Holland, age 76, of Portland, passed away August 5, 2009, at
Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Knott Co., Ky., to the
late Henderson and Liza Collins. She is survived by her daughters, Eva
Collins and Shirley Burke, both of Portland; sons, Bobby Holland of
Lexington, Ky., Edward Collins of Scottsbluff, Nebr.; sister, Eva Carberry
of Hamilton, Ohio; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; a host of
friends. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, August 7, 2009.
Funeral service is 1 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2009, at Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Old Brush Cemetery. |
| Shirley Jean Honeycutt, age 70, of Portland, passed away August 12, 2009. She was born in Warren County, Ky., on June 20, 1939, to the late Henry and Delfa Meridith. She is preceded in death by her son, Ewell Eugene Upton. She is survived by her brother, Henry Meridith of Morgantown, Ky.; sister, Betty Phelps of Bowling Green, Ky. Visitation is 5 p.m., until 8 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Graveside service is 11 a.m., Saturday, August 15, 2009, at Crestview Memorial Park. |
 Pastor
Dale Junious Hoover, age 85, of Portland, passed away March 7,
2009. He was born in Owensboro, Ky., on July 13, 1923, to the late Garland
and Marie Hoover. He is survived by his wife, Olivene Hoover; daughters,
Debbie (Sonny) Zollars of Magnolia, Tex., Donita (Ken) Eisels of
Tullahoma; son, Ron Hoover of Tullahoma; 8 grandchildren; 11 great
grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild. He is preceded in death by
daughter, Donna Gongre. Visitation is 5 p.m., until 7 p.m., Monday, March
9, 2009. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Pastor David Hartman and Pastor
John Vanzyl officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers
are Ron Hoover, Ken Eisels, Jeff Whitson, Tom Huff, James Dodd Gongre and
Mitch Barfield. Honorary pallbearer is Gene Swimms. Memorial contributions
may be made to “It Is Written” Christian TV or 3ABN Christian Network. |
| Rosie Frances Huff, age 72, of Portland, passed away February 28, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Simpson County, Ky., on May 26, 1936, to the late Samuel and Lillie Estelle Stahl. She is survived by her daughters, Linda (James) Bellamy of Westmoreland, Beverly (Larry) Shrum of Portland; sons, Samuel (Anita) Huff of Westmoreland, Robert (Pattie) Huff of Franklin, Ky.; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; brother, Jim Stahl of Muncie, Ind.; sisters, Elizabeth Cascamus, Essibe Cascamus. She was preceded in death by two sons. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 04, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Crestview Memorial Park. |
| Kristen Kay Hunter, age 11, of Portland, passed away March 22, 2009. She was born in Sumner County on September 9, 1997. She was a member of Mrs. Strack’s 5th grade class at North Sumner Elementary School. She is survived by her mother, Amanda (Joey) Golliver of Smyrna; father, Scott Hunter of Portland; grandparents, Jack and Barbara Hunter of Portland, Nancy Jean of Clearwater, Fla., John Larchar of Nashville; great grandfather, Richard Wunder of Clearwater, Fla.; sisters, Maegan Hunter, Sophie Golliver; stepsister, Chyna Golliver; aunt, Julie (Daryl “Dee”) Gregory of Portland; uncle, Mack Hunter of Portland; cousins, Austin and Mason Gregory; special friend, Allie Tomlinson; many other loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by great grandparents, Guy and Mildred Hunter, Patrick and Willie Mai Martino, John and Alzina Larchar, and Jean Wunder. Visitation is 9 a.m., until 9 p.m.,. Tuesday, March 24, 2009. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Mack Hunter and Chris Roberts officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers are David Drahus, Tim Tomlinson, Terry Herndon, Jeff Gregory, Cody Hunter and Jay Golliver. The North Sumner Elementary School Fifth Grade Class to serve as honorary pallbearers. In memory of Kristen’s love of reading, memorial contributions may be made to the North Sumner Elementary School Library, 1485 N. Sumner Rd., Bethpage, TN 37022, 615-888-2281. |
| Terry Ray Inman, age 54, of Hendersonville, passed away October 10, 2009. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert A. Inman. He is survived by his wife, Albina Inman of Hendersonville; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Inman of Hendersonville; sons, Sammy Tribble of Bowling Green, Ky., Alvin Tribble of Hendersonville; grandchildren, Preston Tribble, Blake Tribble, Sofia Inman; brother, Marc Inman of Michigan; sisters, Angie McDonald, Lynn Owen, of Portland; mother, Mary Inman of Portland; cousin, Darlene Tayes of Alabama. Memorial service date to be announced later. |
| Sue Ann Jacobs, age 67, of Portland, passed away October 6, 2009, at her residence. She was born in Robertson County on February 28, 1942, to the late Jessie and Lucille Clinard. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Warren Ricks of Salt Lake City, Utah, Patricia Warren Flick of Portland; sons, Jeffery Allen Warren of Huntsville, Tex., Timothy Lynn Warren of Portland; stepsons, Jerry Wayne Jacobs of Portland, Jeffery Dale Jacobs of Cross Plains; 16 grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister, Louella Howard of Portland; brother, Willard Clinard of Portland; sisters-in-law, Sue Clinard, Janie Clinard and Norma Jacobs, all of Portland; brother-in-law, James Howard of Portland. Visitation is 6 p.m., utnil 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2009, and 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Wednesday. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Thursday, October 8, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home Bro. John Lindsey and Bro. Frank Hayes officiating. Interment is at Neal Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jimmy Clinard, Keith Clinard, Hillman Clinard, Randall Flick, Scott Flick and Jeffery Dale Jacobs. Honorary pallbearers are Ricky Joe Howard and Bobby Earl Howard. |
| Elgin Joan Jarrard, age 66, of Portland, passed away December 20, 2009. She is preceded in death by her son, David A. Hampton; father, Fletcher Lee. She is survived by her husband, Larry Jarrard of Portland; sons, Karus Rightor (Jeri Sue) Hampton of Hendersonville; Johan Jerrard of Iraq; daughter, Deborah Jean Pauschert of Searcy, Ark.; grandchildren, Rebecca Hampton, Donnie Hampton, Thomas Gregory Steely, Adrienne Cherie Kane, Kristy Horne, Amber Pauschert; 8 great grandchildren. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 22, 2009, and 9 a.m., until 12 noon Wednesday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Portland Memorial Gardens. |
| Ruth Harris Jernigan, age 83, of Portland, passed away December 31, 2009. She was born in Sumner County on March 30, 1926, to the late Hugh and Nannie Roney Harris. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Jernigan. She is survived by her sons, Tommy (Debbie) Jernigan of Portland, J.R. (Stephanie) Jernigan of Gallatin; grandchildren, Timothy Jernigan of Portland, Jennifer Jernigan of Portland, Jason Jernigan of Gallatin; great grandchild, Trey Jernigan. Visitation is 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, January 1, 2010. Funeral service is 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Rusty Hills and James Harris officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
| Walter Lee Johnson, age 70, of Portland, passed away September 3, 2009. He was born in Sumner County on August 7, 1939, to the late Roger and Tennie Johnson. Walter retired from CEMC, and he was a Deacon at New Hope Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sarah Johnson of Portland; daughter, Mechelle (David Parrish) Johnson of Portland; son, Fred (Renee) Johnson of Manassas, Va.; two devoted grandsons, Bronson Johnson of New Jersey, Christopher Barnett of Portland; son-in-law, Maurice Woods of Portland; devoted sisters, Anna (Bill) Chatmon of Cross Plains, Carrie (Alan) Bigbee of Franklin, Ky., Alice Johnson of Portland, Lou Edith (Phil) Lockhart of Franklin, Ky.; brother-in-law, Paul (Rosie) Chatmon of Portland. Visitation is 5 p.m., until 8 p.m., Friday, September 4, 2009, at the funeral home. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Saturday, September 5, 2009, at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Paige officiating. Interment is in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are Jermaine Lockhart, Stanley Chatmon, Lanny Chatmon, Darrell Chatmon, Jonathon Lockhart and Rusty Harris. |
| Louise Key, age 94, of Portland, passed away March 15, 2009. She was born in Sumner County on October 22, 1914, to the late William "Sonny" and Dolly Whitson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Denville Key; and sons, Hubert, Paul, Gilbert and Eugene Key. She is survived by her daughters, Evelin (William) Brown of Portland, Christine Hawkins of Gallatin, Patti (Bill) Paladola-Craddock of Portland; sons, James (Dorothy) Key of Portland, Billy (Carol) Key of Portland; 29 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren. Visitation is 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2009. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Donald Taylor and Bro. Stacy Troutt officiating. Interment is at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Kerry Hawkins, Danny Brown, Mark Schultz, Randy Key, Ron Key, Jimmy Key, Joey High and Steve Key. |
| Edna Bell Kidd, age 84, of Portland, passed away August 19, 2009. She was born in Fentress County on March 26, 1925, to the late Harrison and Deliah Bell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Kidd. She is survived by her daughters, Judy (Harold) Knight of Portland, Joy (Michael) Wheeler of Cookeville; sons, Ralph W. (Cherry) Kidd of White House, Ronnie (Suzanne) Kidd of White House; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Maxine Sampson of Soddy Daisy, Tenn. Visitation is 12 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2009. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Saturday, August 22, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with members of the family officiating. Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens. Family Members to serve as pallbearers. Honorary bearer is Kenny Morris. |
| Alice Christine Knight, age 86, of Portland, passed away December 19, 2009. She was a member of Portland First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Eugene Knight, Sr.; son, Charles Eugene Knight, Jr. She is survived by her sons, James D. (Sherry) Knight of Diana, Tenn., Daniel L. (Karen) Knight of Fayetteville, Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Margaret Ann Knight of Blacksburg, Va.; grandchildren, Mike (Sharon) Knight, Laura Knight, Kelly (David Gulliver) Simmons, Jeff (Julie) Knight, Susan Barrontine, Jeremy (Kelly) Knight, Jason (Danielle) Knight, Drayton Knight; 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Vivian Ellis of Greenwood, Ind., Edna Smith of Gallatin; sister-in-law, Irene Hodges of Portland; brother-in-law, Raymond (Mable) Knight of Portland. Special appreciation is sent to Prudy and Kenny Walden, Herschel and Margie McClanahan, Lloyd Knight, Louise Woodard and Village Drugs for support allowing Christine to live at home the past few years. Visitation is 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, December 21, 2009, and 12 noon until 1 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Greg McCoy officiating. Interment is at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to TTU Foundation in memory of Christine Knight, Tennessee Tech University, P.O. Box 5047, Cookeville, TN 38505. |
| Judy Paulette Latimer, age 63, of White House, passed away February 1, 2009, at Centennial Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on August 18, 1945, to the late Paul and Ruby Dobbs. She is survived by her husband, James A. Latimer of White House; daughters, Kimberly (Kenny) White of Portland, Heather (Gregg) Dillard of Portland; son, James Eric (Rita) Latimer of Scottsville, Ky.; grandchildren, Kendra and Kayla White of Portland, Kelsey and Seth Latimer of Scottsville, Ky., Brooke and Aidan Dillard of Portland; brothers, Jerry (Velva) Dobbs of Midway, Ga., Jackie Dobbs of Antioch; sisters, Janice Cleveland of Portland, Joyce Brigham of McMinnville. Visitation is 12 noon until 9 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2009, and 9 a.m., until service time on Wednesday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Turner officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. |
| Elsie Rene Lee, age 78, of Portland, passed away October 27, 2009. She was born in Sumner County on May 24, 1931, to the late Herman and Velma Durham. She is survived by sons, Danny R. McCormick of Westmoreland, Gary Lee of Portland; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Visitation is 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2009. Funeral service is 2:30 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Rich Cook officiating. Interment is at Forest Chapel Church Cemetery. Mrs. Lee was a 46-year member of Temple Missionary Baptist Church. |
| Charles Douglas Legge, age 79, of Portland, passed away October 1, 2009. He was born in Sumner County on December 17, 1929, to the late Brodie and Carrie Legge. He is preceded in death by sons, Mark Allen Legge and Charles David Legge. He is survived by his wife, Elease Legge of Portland; daughters, Laura Bowers, Angie Legge, both of Nashville; son, Mike (Jane) Legge of Portland; stepson, James Michael Holmes of Portland; brother, Bobby Legge; 11 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2009, and 11 a.m., until service time Saturday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with James Parker officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
| Wesley P. Lewis, age 87, of Cottontown, passed away November 28, 2009. He was born in Maury County on August 9, 1922, the tenth child of John J. and Mae Adkison Lewis. He is preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Earline Lehman Lewis; daughters, Sandra Stinson of Hendersonville, Carol (John) Burnett of Rockwall, Tex., and Patsy (Larry) Davis of Joelton; grandchildren, Melissa (Ray) Clounch of Carrollton, Tex., Amy (Mike) Smith of Rockwall, Tex., Jeff (Mindy) Burnett of Rockwall, Tex., Greg Stinson of Hendersonville, Mike (Christy) Davis of Joelton, Brandy (Rodney) Cagle of Joelton; six great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren. As a teenager, he spent a year in California serving in the Civilian Conservation Corp and in World War II serving his country in the Navy as a radio man. He was an expert small engine mechanic, retiring from R.H. Chilton Co., then operating his own shop until health forced him to close. He was a Baptist and a 50-year member of Jere Baxter Masonic Lodge. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Monday, November 30, 2009, and 1 p.m., until service time Tuesday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Donald Adair officiating. Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Jeff Burnett, Mike Davis, Greg Stinson, Rodney Cagle, Ragan Hall and Joe D. Jernigan. Honorary pallbearers are Larry Davis and John Burnett. |
| Ruth Louise Liggett, age 82, of Portland, passed away January 6, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on September 7, 1926, to the late Archie and Della Houdyshelt. She is survived by daughter, Pansy (David) Stewart of Gallatin; son, Van (Pam) Liggett of Hermitage; grandchildren, Meade Taylor, Emily Higdon, Natalie Gregory and Kristen Liggett; 4 great grandchildren; 3 nieces and 3 nephews. Visitation is 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2009. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Thursday, January 8, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Tony Willis and Forrest Creekmore officiating. Interment is at Old Halltown Cemetery. |
| Mozelle K. Link, age 90, of Portland, passed away November 3, 2009. She was born in Macon County on September 25, 1919, to the late J.C. and Adelle Halliburton. She is survived by her daughters, Judy (Dave) Barber, Joyce Montgomery; son, Travis (Sherry) Link, all of Portland; sisters, Maxine Street of Portland, Moneta Denton of Gallatin, Morine Grantham of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Gina (Dennis) Bischoff of Portland, Dell (Alice) Walker of Nashville, Katrina (Steve) Faught of Portland, Jason (Kelley) Bray of Portland; 6 great grandchildren. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2009, and 10 a.m., until service time Thursday. Funeral service is 3 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Kenneth Gregory officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers are Dave Barber, Dennis Bischoff, Brandon Faught, Steve Faught, Zach Henson and Dell Walker. |
| Paul Reese Livingston, age 68, of Portland, passed away December 23, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Sumner County on October 26, 1941, to the late Roy Dalton and Annie Hall Livingston. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his son, Tony Livingston; brothers, Herman, Willie, Russell, Claud, and Junior Livingston; sister, Georgia Brown. Survived by his wife Juanita Stafford Livingston of Portland; daughter, Paula (Tim) Herrington of Portland; grandchildren, Page Herrington and Alanna Herrington. Visitation is 10 am., until 9 p.m., Thursday, December 24, 2009, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Saturday, December 26, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Halltown Cemetery. |
| Willie Dalton Livingston, age 75, of Portland, passed away November 29, 2009. He was born in Sumner County on January 31, 1934, to the late Roy Dalton and Annie Hall Livingston. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa (Robert) Law of Portland; brother, Paul (Juanita) Livingston of Portland; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, November 30, 2009, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Turner officiating. Interment is at Halltown Cemetery. Pallbearers are Tim Herrington, Dustin Rush, Bill Rush, Trevor Law, Mark Perdue, Danny Bradley and Harold Livingston. |
| Elzie Louden, Jr., age 74, of Portland, passed away January 20, 2009. He was born in Lee County, Ky., on August 26, 1934, to the late Elzie Kelton and Russecella Couch Louden. He was a member of the Cherry Mound Lodge and Victory Chapel Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Lee Louden. He is survived by 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 grandchild; brother, Carroll Louden of Waterloo, Ky.; sister, Joyce Walton of Bellview, Ky. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Masonic services is 7 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bobby Reynolds officiating. Interment is at Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mike Higginbotham, Chris Johnson, Caroll Louden, Colen Louden, Tony Johnson, Ray Gambrell, Josh Catrell, Jonathan Bartlett and Kelly Bridewell. |
 Linda
Faye Lovell, age 58, of Westmoreland, passed away April 14,
2009, at her residence. She was born in Sumner County on April 28, 1950.
She is survived by her mother, Jewell Hodges of Portland; sisters, Joye
Brooks of Bethpage, Glinna Scott of Portland; brothers, Hayden (Sue)
Hodges of Bethpage, Wayne (Sula) Hodges of Monticella, Ky., James M.
(Betty) Hodges of Portland, Astor (Donna) Hodges, Jr., of Bethpage;
stepdaughters; several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her
father, Astor Hodges; and sister, Charlotte Hodges. Visitation is 5 p.m.,
until 9 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2009, at the funeral home.
Graveside service is 1 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2009, at Maple Hill
Cemetery with Bro. Henry Wix officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill. |
| Margaret Dean Manuel, age 74, of Westmoreland, passed away March 16, 2009. She was born in Sumner County on February 2, 1935, to the late Herman and Rena Wainscott. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Manuel; and grandson, Jason Marshall. She is survived by her sons, Billy Ray (Carol) Manuel, Timothy (Vickie) Manuel; daughter, Kimberly (Bill) Hartman, all of Westmoreland; grandchildren, Joshua Curtis Manuel, Timothy Manuel, Jr., Travis Stafford, Alisha Hartman, Ashley Marshall, Brandon Hartman, Kacie Hartman; great grandchildren, Alisa Page Manuel, Lincoln Hartman, Vanessa Stafford; nephew, Billy (Sheila) Wainscott. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2009, and 10 a.m., until service time Thursday. Funeral service is 2:30 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Howard Welch officiating. Interment is at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Pallbearers are Charlie Jones, Bryan Jones, Jackie Jones, Ernie Jones, Jimmy Russell and James Simpson. |
| Billie Jean Marcin, age 62, of Westmoreland, passed away June 16, 2009, at her residence. She was born in Nashville on April 10, 1947. She is survived by her husband, David Marcin of Westmoreland, sons, Adam Marcin of Murfreesboro, Joseph Marcin of Smyrna; sisters, Marie Gammons, Joyce Brandon, both of Anchorage, Alaska; brothers, Clifford Allen of Chandler, Ariz., Elvis Allen of Tigard, Ore. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2009. Funeral service is 10 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. James Parker officiating. Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens. |
| Elizabeth Martin, age 83, of Portland, passed away October 30, 2009. She was born in Robertson County on June 27, 1926. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rayburn W. Martin; parents, Ollie and Velma Briggs; sister, Daisy Goforth; brother, Thomas Briggs. She is survived by daughter, Cathy (Danny) Stagner; son, Rayburn (Maryanne) Martin, Jr., both of Portland; grandchildren, Michael (Andrea) Martin of Clarksville, Jeramy (Alecia) Martin of Lebanon, Jason (Kathryn) Wright of Smyrna, Justin Martin of Portland; great grandchildren, Taylor Stagner, Shane Martin, Briana Martin, Ash Martin, Christopher Hixon, Ashley Brown, Kayla Wright, Kaitlin Wright, Steven Wright; step grandsons, Terry and Daniel Stagner; sisters, Ruby Brizendine of Portland, Marguerite Goforth of Auburn, Ky. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Alex Jackson and John Casey officiating. Interment is at Wheeler Cemetery. Pallbearers are Michael Martin, Jeramy Martin, Justin Martin, Shane Martin, Jason Wright and Daniel Stagner. |
| Homer L. Mayes, age 85, of Cottontown, passed away December 15, 2009. He was born in Simpson County, Ky., on May 8, 1924, to the late Nealy and Nancy Denning Mayes. He is preceded in death by siblings, Andrew, Mamie, Russell, Mittie, Gaither and Willard. He is survived by his wife, Jean Wilson Mayes; children, Mary Ola (Charles) Pitt, Brenda (Fred) Shetters, Homer Dale (Lisa) Mayes, Lesia (Kerry) Black; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister, Ellen Hall. Mr. Mayes was a World War II veteran and member of Halltown General Baptist Church. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at the funeral home. Additional visitation is 10 a.m., until 1 p.m., at Halltown General Baptist Church. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Thursday, December 17, 2009, at Halltown General Baptist Church with Bro. Tim Williams, Bro. Andy Mathias and Bro. Mike Brady officiating. Interment is at Halltown Cemetery. Pallbearers are Charles Pitt, Jr., Ty Shetters, Clint Pitt, Cliff Pitt, Justin Mayes, Todd Shetters and Lucas Brooks. Memorial contributions may be made to Halltown General Baptist Church Benevolent Fund. |
| Linda Sue Wiseman McCown, age 70, of Portland, passed away February 27, 2009. She is a retired Wilson County School Teacher. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. McCown; and mother, Adaline Wiseman. She is survived by father, Lewis S. (Christel) Wiseman of Portland; sister, Betty Wiseman of Brentwood; cousin, Janice (Powell) Harrell of Portland; nephews, Pat (Donna) Harrell of White House, Andy (Vickey) Harrell of Hendersonville; neice, Dena (John) Wallwork of Hendersonville; great neices and nephews, Megan and Savannah Burnley, David and Sara Harrell, Samantha Harrell; stepbrothers, Brian and Bruce Graves; stepsister; Kristen Nelson; care givers, Dean Rogers, Tina Baker, Teresa Fisher, Shirley Davenport; and numerous friends. Visitation is 12 p.m., until 8 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2009. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Monday, March 2, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Delton Porter officiating. Interment is at Cedar Grove Cemetery. She is a graduate of Belmont University and MTSU. Memorial contributions may be made to Elmer Hinton Library, 301 Portland Blvd., Portland, TN 37148. |
| Roger Edward McFarlin, age 56, of Portland, passed away December 30, 2009. He was born in Simpson County, Ky., on February 12, 1953, to the late Laurance and Lillian McFarlin. He is survived by his daughter, Lindsey McFarlin of Portland; son, Chris (Kelli) McFarlin of Portland; six grandchildren; sister, Carol (Maxie) Beasley of White House; brothers, Joe (Marilyn) Russell, Larry (Shirley) McFarlin, Gary (Linda) McFarlin, Tommy (Penny) McFarlin, all of Portland. Visitation is 2:30 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2009. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Friday, January 1, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Berlin Harper officiating. Interment is at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers are Jeff McFarlin, Ronnie Cole, Aaron McFarlin, Cody McFarlin, Jeremy McFarlin and Richie Bagshaw. |
| Timothy Allen McFarlin, age 43, of Portland, passed away August 15, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on May 4, 1966. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Munday McFarlin of Portland; daughters, Kasey McFarlin, and Marley McFarlin; his parents, Larry and Shirley McFarlin; sister, Pam (Ronnie) Cole of Portland; brother, Jeff (Leslie) McFarlin; several nieces and nephews. Visitation is 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, August 17, 2009. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Tony Dunning and Al Johnson officiating. Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Jody Armstrong, Robbie Ruffra, Danny Morris, Jonah Groves, Chris McFarlin and Aaron McFarlin. |
| Barbara June Deasy McKinney, age 74, of Franklin, Tenn., passed away September 4, 2009. She was born in Sumner County on July 26, 1935, to the late Howard and Lee White Deasy. She is survived by her sons, Charles E. (Linda) McKinney, III, Dan (Debbie) McKinney; grandchildren, Jennifer Horner, Dustin McKinney; great grandchildren, Sydney and Jazzlyn Horner; brother, Steve Deasy; sister, Beatrice (Donald) Curtis. She was Middle Tennessee Strawberry Queen of Middle Tennessee in 1953. Graveside service are Monday, September 7, 2009, at Maple Hill Cemetery with Carl Martin officiating. |
| Virginia Christine Meador, age 83, of Portland, passed away January 18, 2009. She was born in Marion Co. Ind., on August 10, 1925, to the late Frank and Georgie Annie Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reece Meador; sisters, Laverne Law, Evelyn Reed, Margaret Morford. She is survived by daughters, Paula (Roger) Sutherlin of Greencastle, Ind., Zella Meador of Portland, Peggy (Mike) Hall of Westfield, Mass.; 5 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2009. Funeral service is 10 a.m., Friday, January 23, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Rusty Hills officiating. Interment is at Rockbridge Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ron Sutherlin, David Sutherlin, Dean Sutherlin, James Ferguson, Chris Aliviado and Mark Ferguson. |
| Pleasant Henry "Jackie" Meadows, Jr., age 67, of Portland, passed away June 25, 2009, at his residence. He was born on November 9, 1941, to the late Pleasant Henry and Ima Ruth Meadows. After 30 years of service, he retired from BellSouth. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Meadows. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Meadows; children, P. Henry Meadows, III, of Denver, Colo., Jennifer Meadows of Portland, Louis (Dawn) Meadows of Portland; grandchildren, Phillip (Nicole) Williams, Justin Williams, Hollie Meadows, Macie Meadows, Eli Meadows and Kalor Meadows; great grandchild, Avery Williams; sister, Linda (Alton) Odum; two nieces, one nephew. Visitation is 12 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2009, 10 a.m., until noon and 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Saturday, and 10 a.m., until 1 p.m., Sunday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bobby Reynolds officiating. Interment is at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers are Phillip Williams, Justin Williams, Larry Butcher, Wayne Cole, Steve Meadows and Jimmy Duncan. Honorary pallbearers are Eli Meadows, Avery Williams and Kalor Meadows. |
| Mary Frances Neace, age 70, of Portland, passed away January 27, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on June 15, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Richard and Mary Lou Brigance; grandson, 1st Lt. William A. Edens; brothers, James Oliver Brigance, George Richard Brigance, Jr., Joe Frank Dorris. She is survived by her husband, Mathew Neace of Portland; daughters, Mary Katherine Paritz of Nashville, Susan Darnell Neace of Portland, Melissa Gail Angus of Mt. Pleasant; 14 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 5 p.m., Thursday, January 29, 2009, 12 noon until 7 p.m., Friday, and 12 noon until service time on Saturday. Funeral service is 2:30 p.m., Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Dowlen officiating. Interment is at Crestview Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Freddie Montgomery, Scotty Montgomery, Jimmy Dowlen, Roy Puckett, Jesser Stratnorn and Zachary Edens. |
| David Wayne Nuckols, age 62, Portland, passed away December 11, 2009. He is survived by his daughter, Doris (Chris) Hentges of White House; granddaughter, Ashley Perry of Gallatin; great grandsons, Chandler and Kyler Perry of Gallatin; sisters, Sue (Barry) White of Bethpage, Gail (David) Carter of Portland, Sandra (Larry) Jones of Lafayette; brothers, Randy (Shirley) Nuckols of Portland, Leon (Dale) Nuckols of Westmoreland. Funeral service is 1:30 p.m., Sunday, December 13, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bobby Reynolds officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. |
| Arnold “Arnie” O’Connor, Jr., age 53, of Orlinda, passed away January 27, 2009. He was born in Galveston, Tex., on August 25, 1955. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie O’Connor of Orlinda; sons, Ashlee O’Connor of Hendersonville, Adam O’Connor of Hendersonville; mother, Idel O’Connor; sisters, Viola Belote of Galveston, Tex., Darlene Woodruff of Hendersonville; brother, Ricky O’Connor of Bethpage; niece, Jamie Catron; nephew, Jerry McComb; three stepchildren; four step grandchildren. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2009, and 9 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Friday, January 30, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Father Robert Drury officiating. Interment is at Caney Creek Cemetery in Caneyville, Ky. |
| Thomas Edward O’Malley, age 68, of Portland, passed away January 26, 2009. He was born in Braddock, Pa., to the late John and Mary O’Malley. He is survived by his wife, Winifred O’Malley of Portland; children, Kathy (Chuck) Carr of Portland, Tom (Shellie) O’Malley of Brownsburg, Ind., Mike (Jill) O’Malley of Cooper City, Fla., Donna (Bobby) Curtis of Portland; grandchildren, Paul Yates, Megan Yates, Luke O’Malley, Jack O’Malley, Grace O’Malley, Malley Anne Curtis, Quinn Curtis, Mackenzie Kean, Tommy O’Malley; brothers, James (Dottie) O’Malley of Pennsylvania, Edward (Martha) O’Malley of Pennsylvania, Dennis (Diane) O’Malley of Georgia, Bill O’Malley of Pennsylvania; sister, Peg (Bill) Mehalik of Indiana; and special canine companion, Willie. Visitation is 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Thursday, January 29, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Father Robert Drury officiating. Interment at Portland Memorial Gardens. |
 Esther
McMurdy Owen, loving wife and mother, age 80, of Portland,
passed away June 12, 2009, at her residence. She was born in Beaver Falls,
Pa., on June 26, 1928, to the late Addison and Dorothy McMurdy. She is
survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert Owen; sons, Gregg Owen of
Napa, Calif., Mark Owen of China, David (Lori) Owen of Friant, Calif; 3
grandchildren; sister, Eleanor Laughner of Beaver Falls, Pa.; brother,
Keith McMurdy of Riverside, Calif. Visitation is one hour prior to the
service. A memorial service is 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. |
 Robert
Lee Owen,
loving husband and father, age 81, of
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| Billy Thomas Pardue, age 76, of Westmoreland, passed away September 23, 2009. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and he retired from Peterbilt. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Cassie Pardue; son, Gary Richard Pardue; grandson, Terry Shannon Pardue. He is survived by wife of 57 years, Ruth Pardue; children, Tom (Ellen) Pardue, Terry (Darlene) Pardue, Tim (Suzanne) Pardue, Tammy (John) Crafton, Tina (Jeff) Goodwin; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 8 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2009, and 10 a.m., until 2 p.m., Friday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with David Mitchell and Richard Denning officiating. Interment is at Fairfield Cemetery. Pallbearers are John Crafton, Jeff Goodwin, Josh Moody, Scott Park, Jordan Strunk and Ed Miles. |
| Pansy Clarinda Parker, age 94, of Portland, passed away February 10, 2009. She was born in Sumner County on June 9, 1914, to the late Charles Monroe and Pearlie Henrietta Keen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Cecil Parker. She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie June Earls of Portland, Betty Joanne Miller of Portland; son, Beachel Wayne Parker of Lebanon; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren. Visitation is 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2009, and 10 a.m., until 2 p.m., Thursday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Thursday, February 12, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. James Parker officiating. Interment is at Crestview Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Derrick Miller, Mike Hudson, Tim Hudson, Gary Parker, Floyd Wilson, Travis Scott, Michael Lutche and Ricky Faerber. |
| Kurt Russell Parsons, age 26, of Portland, passed away April 3, 2009. He was born in Winchester, Va., on December 24, 1982. He is survived by wife, Misty Woodall Parsons of Portland; daughters, Alexus Parsons, Grace Parsons and Faith Parsons; son, Ethan Parsons; mother, Monika Parsons of Portland; father, Bobby D. Parsons of Missouri; brothers, Timothy Parsons of Portland and Robert Brinegar of Springfield; sisters, Stormie Parsons of Texas and Lisa Demmorrow of Texas. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Saturday, April 4, 2009, and 2 p.m., until 8 p.m, Sunday. Funeral Service is 11 a.m., Monday, April 6, 2009, at Wilkinson and Wiseman Funeral Home with Brother Bobby Reynolds officiating. Interment is at Old Brush cemetery. Pallbearers are Tim Parsons, Robert Brinegar, Ricky Woodall, Nick Tolli, Leon Mull and Roger Ryan. |
| Edgar Livi Perdue, age 84, of Sevierville, Tenn., passed away November 16, 2009, at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, Tenn. Visitation is 10 a.m., until 12:30 p.m., Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Graveside service is 1 p.m., Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Old Brush Cemetery. |
| William Garland Perry, age 90, of Melboune, Fla., passed away December 2, 2009. He was born in Westmoreland on February 3, 1919, to the late Thomas Olie and Lillian Pauline Perry. He is survived by his wife Opal. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Monday, December 7, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Griffith officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
| Mallie Elizabeth Pippin, age 90, of Portland, went to be with Jesus September 12, 2009. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Hussell; parents, James and Talmadge Moye; children, Nancy Ann and Michael; siblings, Gladys Jones and Edmund Moye. She is survived by daughters, Joyce (William) High, and Carolyn (Bill) Breakfield; grandchildren, Debbie (Kim) Locke, Jennifer (Kevin) Dye, Heather Johnson, Kellie (Sean) McGranaghan, Jason (Carrie) Breakfield; great grandchildren, Shelly, Madalyn, Allie, Lindsey, Caleb, Isabella, Caden, Kellen, Ella Mae, Sage, Aubrey, and Blair Grayson; many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation is 12 p.m., until 8 p.m., Monday, September 14, 2009, and 10 a.m., until 2 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Pastor Rich Cook officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. We wish to thank everyone for their prayers, visits and calls, and a special thanks to Crissy and Mattie Graham for their many visits that always made Nanny smile. The family expresses its love and sincere thanks to Dr. James Meadows, the Hospice staff and wonderful nurses at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Pippin was a member of the Portland Nazarene Church. |
| Donald Ray Poole, age 43, of Portland, passed away January 22, 2009. He was born in Simpson County, Ky., on February 6, 1965. He is survived by his wife, Regina Poole of Portland; daughters, Brittany Poole of Portland, Chasity (Matt) Lahti of Scottsville, Ky.; granddaughter, Leanna Lahti; mother, Betty Carver of Franklin, Ky.; brothers, Gary Poole of Portland, Darrell Poole of Franklin, Ky.; sister, Cindy Poole of Franklin, Ky.; several nieces and nephews. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2009. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Buddy Ferrell and James Hightower officiating. Interment is at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers are Derek Poole, Matthew Lahti, Tommy Matlow, Randall Whited, Junior Dixon and Tommy Matlow, Jr. Honorary bearers are Glenn Wisdom, David Lane, Ricky Parks and Jason Poole. |
| James Allen Poole, age 63, of Portland, passed away October 30, 2009 at, Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born in Franklin, Ky., on October 23, 1946. He is preceded in death by his father, James Allison Poole; wife, Susan Poole; sisters, Claudune White, Gwen Poole. He is survived by his wife, Fay Poole of Portland; mother, Waneeda Poole of Portland; daughters, Jennifer Smith of Franklin, Ky., Samantha “Mandy” Poole of Portland; son, Charles “Chuck” Smith of Nashville; 9 grandchildren. Masonic service is 7 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2009, at Mitchellville General Baptist Church with Bro. Andy Mathias officiating. Interment is at the church cemetery. Pallbearers are Chuck Smith, Josh Dehnz, Barry Clouse, Bobby Staggs, Johnny Hobdy and Steve Hanley. Honorary pallbearers are Jacob Smith, Seth Dehnz, Justin Smith and Nathaniel Cowles. |
| Lillie Mae Poole, age 84, of Portland, passed away December 13, 2009, at her home. She was born in Allen County, Ky., on April 6, 1925, to the late Enoch Kelly and Lattie Pearl Pruitt Owen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herschel Carter Poole; sons, Willie Jay Poole, Bobby Ray Poole; sisters, Alice Briggance, Beulah Vadner and Betty Kirby. She is survived by her sons, H. Carl (Deanie) Poole of White House, James Earl Poole of Portland; daughter, Lallie Faye (Billy) Barrett of Cottontown; grandchildren, Bobby Ray Barrett, Stevie Wayne (Kim) Barrett, Tammie Michelle (Michael) Newton, Carla Melissa (Jason) Swanson, Robbie Lynn (Bobby) Calvert, Kristy Kay Barrett; 12 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Kermit Vadner, Jr.; several nieces and nephews. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, December 14, 2009, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Randy Andrews officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bobby Calvert, Jessie Calvert, Stevie Barrett, Jason Swanson, Ray Barrett and Billy Barrett. Honorary pallbearers are Dylan Barrett and Nathan Barrett. |
| Jerry Wayne Riley, age 63, of Portland, passed away January 13, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Sumner County on May 18, 1945. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Simpson Riley of Portland; sons, Kevin (Mitzie) Riley of Portland, Jeremy (Chuana) Riley of Cross Plains; grandchildren, Joshua, Heather, Patrick, Kaylin, Blake, Kyle, Hailley, Tanner, Austin, and Madison; parents, Louell and Josephine Riley of Gallatin; brothers, Gary Riley of White Bluff, Glenn Riley of Hendersonville; sisters, Judy Bolding of Gallatin, Jeanette Barton of Gallatin. Visitation is 12 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, January 15, 2009, and 12 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Riley officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. |
| Thomas Edward Roberts, Sr., age 72, of Portland, passed away November 17, 2009, at his residence. He was born on November 15, 1937, to the late Leslie Dillard and Martha Maybelle Roberts. He is survived by his wife, Minnie Lee Roberts of Portland; daughters, Carol Sue Roberts, Jeanie Marie Montoya, Rita Faye Roberts, all of Portland; sons, Thomas Edward Roberts, Jr., of Greenbrier, Terry Lynn Roberts, Deanie Dale Roberts, Frank Truble Roberts, all of Portland; sisters, Mary Ruth Gammons of Manchester, Joyce Ann Hawkins of Madison; 21 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, and 10 a.m., until service time Friday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Friday, November 20, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Rich Cook officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers are Lloyd Sharpe, Jeremiah Roberts, C.J. Robinson, D.J. Randolph, Bobby Turner and Charlie Robinson. |
| Kathleen Roney, age 91, of Portland, passed away February 17, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on December 23, 1917, to the late Virgil Keller and Lila Keller Mallory. She is survived by her husband, Charles M. Roney of Portland; daughters, Pat (Don) Turner of Murfreesboro, Linda (Kenneth) McDonald of Portland; son, Don Roney of Portland; grandchildren, Karen Williams, Scott Turner, Kathy Thompson, Kenny McDonald, Timmy McDonald, Cindy Brooks; 12 great grandchildren. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2009, and 10 a.m., until 2 p.m., Thursday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Greg McCoy officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
| George Alvin Rush, Jr., age 71, of Portland, passed away August 27, 2009, at Skyline Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on July 1, 1938, to the late George and John Etta Rush. He is survived by his daughters, Terri Daniel of Sparta, Tenn., Becky Rush of Nashville; sons, Chris Rush of Smyrna, Tenn., Michael Rush of Nashville; give grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Steimle of Joelton, Tenn., Louise Blankenship of Portland; brother, Tony Rush of Nashville. Graveside service is 2 p.m., Monday, August 31, 2009, at Portland Memorial Gardens with Pastor John Estrada officiating. Pallbearers are Chris Rush, Chris Mitchell, John Venegas, Jason Venegas, Bobby Blankenship, Rodney Daniel. |
| Margaret Elizabeth Scott, age 80, of Portland, passed away October 2, 2009, at her home. She was born in Sumner County on February 7, 1929. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Scott; parents, Henry and Birdie Dorris; brother, Kenneth Dorris. She is survived by her sons, Jerry (Glenda) Scott, David (Freda) Scott, Mike (Cindy) Scott, Allen (Delana) Scott; 12 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren. Visitation is 9 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, October 3, 2009, and 9 a.m., until service time on Sunday. Funeral service is 4 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with David Scott officiating. Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens. |
| Lorine Katherine Searcy, age 90, of Portland, passed away January 6, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Searcy, and her son, Stanley ( Patricia) Searcy. She is survived by her daughter, Janet (Gene) Jones; grandchildren, Kevin Searcy, Todd (Angela) Searcy, Tiffany (Shane) Grubbs, Chris (Laura) Jones; 2 great grandchildren. She was a Kendall Company retiree, a member of Portland Church of Christ, a member of Highland Rim Historical Society, a member of West Portland Homemakers Club and a member of The Ladies Auxiliary at Highland Hospital. She was a prolific quilter, having won numerous awards at the Sumner County Fair. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 8 p.m., Thursday, January 8, 2009. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Friday, January 9, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Maple Hill Cemetery. Family members to serve as pallbearers. |
| Wilford C. Short (1928-2009), died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, December 14, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cleon and Buena Link Short. He is survived by his beloved wife for 60 years, Jean Pond Short; sons, Monty (Cindy) Short and Tony (Sherry) Short; daughter, Lee Anne Short Crafton; seven grand children and four great grandchildren. He was a graduate of Sumner County High School where he excelled in sports and public speaking. He attended Union University on a football scholarship. He served in the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Boy Scouts of America after 20+ years as a Scout Executive. He served as Portland City Judge for 20 years. He was a member of McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church, where he served in many capacities. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2009, and 10 a.m., until service time Wednesday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Maple Hill Cemetery. Donations may be made to his church in his memory, McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church, 208 Wheeler St., Portland, TN 37148. |
| Everett Lee Shreve III, age 21, of Portland, passed away March 31, 2009. He was born in Terre Haute, Ind., on April 18, 1987. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Shreve; father, Everett Shreve II, of Glenco, Ala.; mother, Tammy Charlton of Illinois; sister, Angela Shreve of Pennsylvania; half brother, Roger Shreve; grandfather, Everett Shreve of Jacksonburg, W. Va. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2009, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday. Funeral service is be 2:30 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Greg McCoy and Bro. Chris Darling officiating. Interment is at Fairfield Cemetery. Pallbearers are Scotty Scruggs, David Bandy, Bryon Collins, Larry Simpson, Allen Simpson, Kenneth Henson and Jeff Ladd. |
| James Hugh Stewart, age 89, of Portland, passed away March 9, 2009. He was born in Sumner County on August 20, 1919, to the late Albert Lee Stewart and Hazel DeWeese. Mr. Stewart is a longtime member of the Church of Christ and is a retired Millwright. After retirement, he became an avid woodworker. He enjoyed reading, and he read the bible daily. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Elizabeth Cron Stewart; daughter, Fay DiBella of Portland; son, Farris (Norma) Stewart of Portland; grandchildren, Tim (Vonda) Jones, Cynthia (Randy) Baird, Michelle (Rick) Parker; 8 great grandchildren. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2009, and 10 a.m., until service time Wednesday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Nathan Knight officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. |
| Mary Elizabeth Stewart, age 93, of Portland, passed away October 9, 2009. She was born in Sumner County on April 13, 1916. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Hugh Stewart; parents, James E. and Ovie Jones Cron; sisters, Pauline Cron, Ruby Suttle, Dovie Ausbrooks; brothers, Perkin, Rackel, and Robert Cron. She is survived by her son, Farris (Norma) Stewart of Portland; daughter, Fay Dibella of Portland; grandchildren, Tim (Vonda) Jones of Springfield, Cynthia (Randy) Barrd of Portland, Michelle (Rick) Parker of Jonesboro; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Eleanor Clouse. Visitation is 12 p.m., until 8 p.m., Sunday, October 11, 2009. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Monday, October 12, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Nathan Knight officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers are Tracy Butt, Billy Key, Doug Brown, Athel Blankenship, Billy Bradley and Byron Wilson. |
 Johnnie
Ray Strickland, age 60, of Portland, passed away May 15, 2009.
He was born in Wilson County on June 22, 1948. He is preceded in death by
his father, Johnnie Edward Strickland. He is survived by his wife, Vicky
Strickland; daughters, Stephanie Strickland of Portland, Dana Alexander of
Smyrna; son, David Strickland of Smyna; mother, Willodean Stone of
Lebanon; brother, Gerry Strickland of Lebanon; 4 grandchildren. Visitation
is 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2009, 12 p.m., until 8 p.m.,
Sunday, and 10 a.m., until 1:30 p.m., Monday. Funeral service is 1:30
p.m., Monday, May 18, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with
Bro. Bernie Deffinger officiating. Interment is at Portland Memorial
Gardens. Pallbearers are Kevin Worthan, Troy Felts, Justin Felts, Brian
Strickland, Ferris Belcher, and Jimmy Gammons. |
| Mildred Worley Suttle, 87, of Portland, passed away April 1, 2009. She was born in Sumner County on January 26, 1922, to the late Harvey E. Worley and Florida Coker Worley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brother, James Worley; and sisters, Stella Bilbrey and Eva Moore (Tennie) Gilliam. She is survived by her husband, Earnest E. Suttle, Jr.; son, Ronnie E. (June) Suttle; daughters, Kathy Suttle, Patsy Suttle and Tammy (Ray) Whitaker; grandchildren, Scott Harrison, Melissa (David) Carter, Brant Corlew, Lindsay Colgate, Matt (Emily) Warren, Jacob Suttle and Jason (Callie) Whitaker; great grandchildren, Kelsey Carter, Kolby Carter, Kayci Harrison, Byron Butcher, Brooke Carr, Branley Corlew, Mattellen Colgate, Copelynne Whitaker and Jaycee Whitaker; sisters, Kate Autrey, Margaret White; brother, H.E. Worley. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 1 p.m., and 6 p.m., until 8 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2009. Funeral service is 10 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Mike Brady officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers are Matt Warren, Jacob Suttle, Ray Whitaker, Brant Corlew, Scott Harrison and David Carter, Honorary pallbearers are Lindsay Colgate and Melissa Carter. |
| Rhyon Wilson Suttle, age 45, of Bethpage, passed away July 30, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his son, Craig Wilson Suttle; brother, Rocky Suttle and his wife Betty; aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elder James E. Suttle and Dixie Suttle. Rhyon was a loving father, he and lived his life through hard work and virtue. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, July 31, 2009, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, and 10 a.m., until 1 p.m., Sunday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Sunday, August 2, 2009, at Sulphur Fork Church with interment in the church cemetery. |
| Ruby Lucille Suttle, age 101, of Old Hickory, formerly of Portland, passed away May 11, 2009, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, H.W. “Werchel” Suttle. She is survived by her daughter, Polly (Tom) Houston; grandchildren, Beverly (Terry) Malone, Eddie Brooksher, all of Old Hickory; 3 great grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Stewart, Eleanor Clouse, both of Portland. Visitation is 1 p.m., until 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2009. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Golman, Bro. Ray Clubb and Bro. Gary Bourgeois officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. |
| William Roscoe Sweatt, age 82, of Portland, passed away December 5, 2009. He was born in Sumner County on February 5, 1927, to the late William and Dora Sweatt. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Sweatt; daughter, Janice Atkinson of Portland; sons, Ricky Sweatt of Westmoreland, Donald Sweatt of Franklin, Ky.; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren; sister, Robbie Bergman of California; brother, Carl Sweatt; several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by grandson, Joe David Sweatt. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, December 7, 2009. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Andy Mathias officiating. Interment is at Mitchellville General Baptist Church Cemetery. |
| Cyndi Lou Thompson, age 23, of Portland, passed away June 22, 2009. She was born in Sumner County on August 7, 1985. She is survived by her daughter, Zoe Foote; mother, Kim Brooks of Springfield; brothers, Randy Thompson, Michael Thompson, Mason Null, Charlie Null, all of Portland, Thomas Likens, J.T. Likens II, Taylor Likens, all of Springfield; grandparents, Mary Fleming of Portland, Bobby (Mary) Thompson of Portland, Linda (Ben) Worley of Franklin, Ky. Visitation is one hour prior to service time. Memorial service is 2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Greg McCoy officiating. |
| Sandra Kay Thornsbury, age 58, of Cottontown, passed away August 6, 2009, at Skyline Medical Center. She was born on October 23, 1950, to the late Duran and Helena Reynolds. She is a member of Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. Sandra is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Bradley of Cottontown; sons, Kevin (Heidi) Thornsbury of Lincoln Park, Mich., Coty Lowe of Portland; grandchildren, Jared Thornsbury, Alexander Scott, Zackrey Boyd; brothers, Perry Reynolds of Michigan, Johnny Reynolds of Missouri, Harlan Reynolds of Ohio; sister, Emily Stone of Florida. She is preceded in death by her sister, Lou Anna Tackiet. Visitation is 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, August 7, 2009. Funeral service is 3 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Mike Callis officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers are Josh Key, Chris Moore, Timothy Geery, Kevin Moore, Josh Reynolds and Richard Dillard. |
| Hillis Ray Tucker, age 59, of Portland, passed away October 26, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Sumner County on October 13, 1950, to Murrys Thomas and Jessie Lera Tucker. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Denise Tucker of Fort Worth, Tex.; mother, Jessie O’Neal Tucker of Macon County, sisters, Felicia Clubbs of Portland, Genevive Litton of Hermitage, Joyce Mayes of Nashville, Kathy Tucker of Macon County; brothers, James H. Tucker of Springfield, Scotty W. Tucker of Portland, Roger D. Tucker of Macon County, Randall A. Tucker of Portland; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Visitation is 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and 10 a.m., until 9 pm., Wednesday. Graveside service is 11 a.m., Thursday , October 29, 2009, at Maple Hill Cemetery with Harold Knight officiating. Friends and family to serve as pallbearers. |
| Lewis Truman Utley, age 72, of Portland, passed away April 24, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born in Simpson County, Ky., to the late Floyd and Della Utley. He is preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Riggsbee Utley; son, Wesley Utley; brother, Thomas "Tony" Utley; sister, Mary Elizabeth Utley. He is survived by his sons, Floyd Utley and Chad Utley, both of Portland; sisters, Wanda Utley Pond, Shirley Pirkle and Tessie Sadler; brothers, Joe Utley, Royce Sadler and Clinton Sadler; granddaughter, Dannielle Utley; great granddaughter, Cadin Utley. Funeral service is 3 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Greg McCoy officiating. Interment is at Searcy Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers are Tommy Pond, Ritchie Pond, Shawn Utley, Caleb Pond, Edgar Wilbert and Bobby Humphrey. Mr. Utley was a veteran of the US Air Force. |
| Bobby Dean Vanatta, age 79, of Portland, passed away December 2, 2009. He was born in Sumner County on January 22, 1930, to the late Leveret and Bessie Vanatta. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sons, Lanny and Randy Vanatta; sisters, Barbara Wheeler, Lillie Poole, Lorell Collins, Elsie Mai Webb; brothers, Richard and J.D. Vanatta. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Vanatta; daughter, Shelia Vanatta Hester of Portland; son, Danny Vanatta of Portland; grandchildren, Selena Vanatta, Daniel (Laura) Vanatta, Theresa Donmeyer and Jennifer Key; great grandchildren, Drake Vanatta, Brooklyn Vanatta, Ben Briley, Wyatt Walter, Hope Stanton, Blayke Donmeyer, Kirsti Key and Leela Key. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2009, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Maple Hill Cemetery. Mr. Vanatta was an avid Portland Panter Fan, retired from Perilli Armstrong and had worked with the Portland Police Department. |
| Alvin Wayne Ventress, age 69, of Portland, passed away February 7, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Sumner County on June 23, 1939, to the late Ned Roy and Gladys Beatrice Livingston Ventress. He is survived by his wife, Joann Ventress; sons, Dennis Wayne Ventress, Danny Joe Ventress, all of Portland; grandchildren, Daniel Landon Ventress, Dusty Wayne Ventress, John Dylan Ventress; great grandchild, Dalton Wayne Ventress; sisters, Dorby Roberts of Portland, Lela Martin of Cedar Lake, Ind. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Chad Loveless officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. |
| Clarence Robin Webb, age 49, of Gallatin, passed away December 5, 2009. He was born in Indianapolis, Ind., on July 2, 1960, to the late Roscoe and Joseph Sloan. He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Anderson Webb; children, Brandon Lee Webb, William F. Jackson, Kimberly Jackson, Kathryn Flynn, Kassie George Krystal Jackson; 7 grandchildren; sisters, Regina Wheelis, Nancy Bowling, Sherry Swim; brother, Thomas Webb. Memorial service is 2 p.m., until 6 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. |
| Flora Belle Webb, age 89, of White House, passed away June 3, 2009. She was born in Sumner County on November 5, 1919, to the late William and Lillie Maude Hardin. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Joel Webb. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Bruce) Nugent of White House; granddaughters, Carrie Craft of White House, Christy (Scott) Collins of Franklin; great grandchildren, Sam, Katelyn, Maggie, Max and Riley; brother, Jimmy (Pattie) Hardin of Florida; many nieces and nephews. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of White House for 70 years. Special thanks to Clare Bridge of Goodlettsville and to Priority Hospice. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2009, and 1 p.m., until 3 p.m., Friday, at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home. Funeral service is 3 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2009, at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home in White House with interment at Hillcrest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of White House. |
 Alma
Rhea White, age 81, of Cottontown, passed away March 4, 2009,
at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on
February 4, 1928, to the late Thomas and Iva Lou Pitt. She is preceded in
death by her husband, Arthur White. She is survived by her daughter, Rita
(Roger) Briley of Cottontown; son, Thomas (Sylvia) White of Carthage;
grandchildren, Adrienne (Jamie) Kelley, Kelly (Shane) Hicks, Greg White,
Ryan White, Cole (Ashley) Briley; 4 great grandchildren. Visitation is 3
p.m., until 8 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2009, 1 p.m., until 8 p.m., Friday,
and 10 a.m., until 1 p.m., Saturday. Funeral service is 1 p.m.,
Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro.
Tim Williams and Bro. Mike Brady officiating. Interment is at Halltown
Cemetery. Pallbearers are Greg White, Ryan White, Cole Briley, Jamie
Kelley, Shane Hicks and Ron Robertson. Memorial contributions may be made
to Halltown Church or the American Cancer Society. |
| Henry David White, age 94, of Indianapolis, Ind., formerly of Portland, passed away May 5, 2009, at his residence. He was born February 10, 1915 in Fountain Head, Tenn. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Eva B. Hesson White; his son Marion Thomas White; and daughter Wanda Gayle Martin. He is survived by his son James H. (Judy) White; and daughters, Juanita (Gene) Mosley and Nancy (Ronnie) Sidwell; 11 grandchildren; several great and great great grandchildren. He was an accomplished mason and carpenter and retired serving as a security guard for the local American Legion Post in Indianapolis. Mr. White was a World War II veteran with the Navy, and he was an avid hunter and gardener. Visitation is 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2009, and 12 p.m., until service time Saturday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Old Brush Cemetery. |
| Jerry Lynn White, age 60, of Portland, passed away December 30, 2009. He was born in Sumner County on February 24, 1949. He is survived by his son, Ronnie Lee White of Scottsville, Ky.; mother, Mollie Ella Green White of Portland; sisters, Joyce (L.D.) Mangrum of Fairview, Pat (Larry) Mooneyhan of Portland, Louise (Jasper) Brown of Portland; brothers, Harold Dean (Dorothy) White of Goodlettsville, Donald Joe White of Franklin. He is preceded in death by his father, Leonard White. Visitation is 12 noon until 9 p.m., Friday, January 1, 2010. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Turner officiating. Interment is at Tom Link Cemetery. |
| John David Whitson, age 61, of Portland, passed away March 5, 2009, at his residence. He is preceded in death by his father, John Edward Whitson; sister, Barbara Eden; grandson, John Wesley Hunter Riddle. He is survived by his wife, Mary Whitson of Portland; daughter, Tonya Stover of Lafayette; son, Michael Whitson of Portland; mother, Pearl Evelyn Whitson of Rockbridge; brother, Ricky Whitson of Castallion Springs; sisters, Mary Gammons of Portland, Gloria Link of Rockbridge, Dale Whitson of Rockbridge, Linda Whitson of Westmoreland; stepdaughters, Yolanda Nelson of Old Hickory, Angela Haskins of Rocky Mound; stepson, Louis Loza of Mt. Juliet; 8 grandchildren. Visitation is 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2009, and 10 a.m., until 3 p.m., Saturday. Funeral service is 3 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with David Hartman officiating. Pallbearers are Larry Stover, Robert Nelson, Chris Whitson, Randy Johnson, Jerome Huoge, Luis Loza and Michael Brownlee. |
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Thomas Williams,
age 73, of
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| Lewis S. Wiseman, age 94, of Portland, passed away October 28, 2009. He is preceded in death by his wife, Adaline Deasy Wiseman; daughter, Linda Wiseman McCown. He is survived by his wife, Christel Wiseman; daughter, Betty Wiseman of Brentwood; niece/daughter, Janice (Powell) Harrell of Portland; step-sons, Bryan (Angela) Graves, Bruce Graves; step-daughter, Kristin Nelson; eight step grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and “Pa’s Girl”, Destiny. Visitation ios 2 p.m., until 8 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2009. Funeral service is 12:30 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Kenneth Gregory officiating. Interment is Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bryan Graves, Bruce Graves, Powell Harrell, Pat Harrell, Andy Harrell, Loyd Wiseman, Gerald Wiseman and Jim Wiseman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Adaline Wiseman Scholarship Fund at Portland First Baptist Church or to a church of your choice. |
| Billy Joe Wix, age 66, of Portland, passed away April 23, 2009, at his residence. He was born on April 13, 1943, to the late James Allen and Elanor Marie Wix. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Wix of Portland; daughters, Debbie (Wayne) Mittelstrasser of Portland, Jennifer (Dale) Gregory of Portland; sons, Billy (Amanda) Wix, Jr., of Portland, Wayne (Michelle) Wix of Portland, Timmy (Jenny) Wix of Portland; grandchildren, Timmy, Jr., David, Brian, Caleb, Dylan, Katie, Ashley and Kyle Wix, Amber and Kodie Mittelstrasser, Parker Gregory; brothers, James, Jimmy, Harlen, and Ricky Wix; sisters, Charlotte Peacock, Gurtie Silva, Patricia Rippy; mother-in-law, Idell Keen, longtime bingo buddy, Stacy Wires. Visitation is 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, April 23, 2009, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Phil Wilson officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers are Roger Dale Slack, Michael Wix, Carl Shaw, Jason Shaw, Glen Pirtle and Kris Trammel. |
| James Earl Wix, Jr., age 64, of Portland, passed away May 17, 2009. He was born in Macon County on August 27, 1944, to the late Earlest Hayward and Clifford Brockett Wix. He is survived by his wife, Dixie Wix of Portland; daughters, Gail (Ricky) Baird, Pamela Wix, Brenda Wix, Dana Wix, Crystal Wix, all of Portland; stepchildren, Jackie Brescan, Chris Dunn, Neil Dunn; 12 grandchildren;6 step grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brothers, Bobby Wix, of Portland, Jimmy Wix of Portland, Bill Brockett of Glasgow, Ky. Visitation is 10:30 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Funeral service is 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Old Brush Cemetery. |
| Teresa Ann Woods, age 47, of Portland, passed away July 26, 2009. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Maurice Woods; son, Christopher Barnett; parents, Walter and Sarah Johnson; sister, Mechelle (David) Johnson; brother, Fred (Renee) Johnson, mother-in-law, Bevelyn Woods; sisters-in-law, Annette (Jeff) Lightfoot, Walisha Woods, Dorlisa Woods; brothers-in-law, Quint (Carlota) Woods, Derek (Latoya) Woods. 1981 She was a Portland High School graduate and was employee an of Thomas Betts for seven years. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2009, and 12:30 p.m., until service time on Thursday. Funeral service is 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. |
| Martin M. Zirkle, age 83, of Hendersonville, passed away August 6, 2009. He was born in West Virginia to the late Frank and Mable Zirkle. He is a US veteran, having served in the Navy, Air Force and Army during WW II and Korean War. He is a member of The Lions Club of Auburndale, Fla., and a member of Auburndale VFW. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Marilyn Oden of Hendersonville; sister, Dolly Williams of Buckhannon, West Virginia; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren. Visitation is 1 p.m., until 4 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2009, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Graveside service and military honors are at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at Auburndale Memorial Park, in Auburndale, Fla. |