2010 Obituary Archives
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| Louise Wright Aldridge, age 90, of Portland, passed away January 13, 2010. She was born in Sumner County on June 19, 1919, to the late Maynard and Loria Wright. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gus Aldridge; and sons, Donnie and Troy Aldridge. She is survived by her son, Roy (Pricilla) Aldridge of Portland; daughter, Monecca (Larry) McGothlin of Castalian Springs; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren. Visitation is 10:30 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, January 14, 2010. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Friday, January 15, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Roberts officiating. Interment is at Crestview Memorial Park. |
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Mary
Agnes Appleby,
age 69, of
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 Robin Nicole
Ausbrooks, age 26, of Portland, passed away April 16,
2010. She was born in Barren County, Ky., on September 23, 1983. She was
the granddaughter of Willie Hughes, Purdie Jane Lile, and James and
Jeanette Smith. She is survived by her husband, Derrick Ausbrooks; her
children, Emma Nicole Ausbrooks and Ethan Dwayne Ausbrooks; mother and
father, Debbie and Lou Dalrymple of Cottontown, Tenn.; father, David Smith
of Park City, Ky.; grandfather, James Smith; sisters, Angie Runyon of
Smith Grove, Ky., Tonya Little of Springfield, Tenn., Candy True of
Orlinda, Tenn., Casey Rodriguez of Portland, half sister, Kelsey Smith of
Park City, Ky., stepsister, Carolyn Dalrymple of Portland; stepbrothers,
Patrick Dalrymple, Daniel Dalrymple of Philadelphia; several aunts,
uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday,
April 17, 2010, and 11 a.m., until 3 p.m., Sunday. Funeral service
is 3 p.m., Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Danny Everts officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
 Jimmy
Leslie Belcher,
age 72, of Cottontown, passed away January 24, 2010. He was born in
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| Jerry Hugh Bradley, age 71, of Portland, passed away February 18, 2010, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Bradley of Portland; sons, Jacky (Veronica) Bradley of Portland, Steve Bradley of Rockford, Ill., Jim (Patty) Bradley of Portland, Nelson (Keith) Bradley of Portland, Jerry (Kim) Bradley, II, of Portland; father, Garland Bradley of Bristol; brother, Jarvis Bradley of Lafayette; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 8 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2010, and 1 p.m., until 6 p.m., Sunday at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Graveside service is 11 a.m., Monday, February 22, 2010, at Red Hill Missionary Baptist Church cemetery with Bro. Rich Cook officiating. Interment is at Red Hill Missionary Churchyard cemetery. Pallbearers are Jervis Bradley, Doug Searcy, Bennie Rich, Adam Bradley, Josh Winfree and Justin Harper. |
| Hettie Lee Perkins Brady, age, 93, of Gallatin, Tenn., passed away March 3, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jules Brady. She is survived by her son, John (Rita) Brady of Gulfport, Miss.; daughters, Julie (Robert) Young of Prattville, Ala., and Carolyn Crabtree of Madison, Tenn.; grandchildren, Michael Brady, Kelly Mundell, Tommy Cross, Joey Cross, Billy Crabtree, Erin Young, Drew Young; 11 great grandchildren. She was a member of the Church of Christ, a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. Graveside service is 2 p.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Henry Cemetery, Corinth, Miss. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer research or to one’s favorite charity. |
| Hallie B. Brewer, age 84, of Portland passed away June 10, 2010, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on March 15, 1926. Hallie is preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Widdie Brackin Brewer; brothers, Carl and Charles Brewer; sister, Ruth Bratton. She is survived by her sisters, Allen Frances Johnson of Alquippa, Pa., Clyde Gatewood of Orlinda, Lassie Burns of Las Vegas, Nev., Shirley Brewer of Portland; brothers, Edgar Brewer of Portland, Ellis Wayne Brewer of Portland. Visitation is 6 p.m., until 8 p.m., Sunday, June 13, 2010, at the funeral home. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Monday, June 14, 2010, at New Hope Church with Rev. Dennis Page officiating. Interment is at New Hope Church Cemetery. Pallbearers are Eric Turner, Fred Gatewood, Carl Brewer, Jr., Michael Doaks and Jason Rogan. Her nieces will serve as flower girls. |
| James Melvin Briley, age 71, of Cottontown, of passed away July 9, 2010. He was born in Sumner County on June 25, 1939, to the late Herman and Nola Belle Briley. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Perry Briley of Cottontown; daughter, Jackie (Ronnie) Delk of Portland; son, Adam (Amanda) Briley of Cottontown; grandchildren, Michael Briley, Austin Briley, Amber Briley, Tina Osten, Katie Hodges; one great grandchild. Funeral service is 3 p.m., Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Gilman and Bro. Chris Roberts officiating. Interment is at Halltown Cemetery. Pallbearers are Tommy Biggs, Ray Eidson, Wayne Lamberth, Austin Briley, Michael Briley and Ricky Perry. |
| Mary Summers Briley, age 72, passed away July 15, 2010, peacefully during her sleep. A native of Sumner County, she moved to Nashville at age 18. She became the beloved matriarch of her extensive family and an independent woman way ahead of her time. She was creative, an avid reader, loved movies, parties, great food and wanted all who knew her to enjoy them, too. She was preceded in death by her father, Mitchell Summers. She is survived by her mother, Helen Summers; daughter, Dr.Susan Briley; longtime companion, Justin Boyle, Jr.; sisters, Carolyn (John)Dunn, Charlotte Franklin, Sylvia Summers; brothers, Larry (Sharon) and Jerry Summers; nieces, Mary Ann Young, Stephanie Upton, Karen Davis, Janet Black, Michelle Weathers; nephews, John (Stacy) and Daniel Weathers, Christopher (Amy) Franklin, Matthew Summers, Jonathan Dunn and Tracy Young. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, July 17, 2010, an after 1 p.m., Sunday. Funeral service is 3 p.m., Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with David Boyle and Barry Jarvis officiating. Interment is at at Old Brush Cemetery. Her nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are David Upton, Jim Davis, Travis Black, Thomas Briley, Sidney Franklin, Mike Weathers and Dick Hatchell. |
| Earline Lillie Brooks, age 73, of Portland, passed away March 16, 2010, at Sumner Regional Medical Center after a defeated battle with lung cancer. She leaves behind a loving husband, James Brooks; and children, Randy (Dawn) Brooks, Danny (Terri) Brooks, Gail (Randy) Kirkham; grandchildren, Amber (Josh) Kennedy, Lucas Brooks, Josh (Kendra) Brooks, Brandon (Ashley) Kirkham, Dillon Kirkham, Austin Kirkham; great grandchildren, Madison Kirkham, Addi Kennedy. Earline Lillie drew strength from her supportive brothers, R.D., Charles, and Jimmy Bradley; and sisters, Barbara Jean Brown, Margie Rogers, and Wilma High, who embraced her with loving arms. She is preceded in death by her son, Mike Brooks; grandson, Jonathan Brooks; sister, Flora Hodges; and brother, Harold Bradley. Earline will be missed dearly by many. She was a member of Fountain Head Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Funeral service is 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Brady and Bro. Keith Pulley officiating. Interment is at Halltown Cemetery. Pallbearers are her grandchildren, Amber (Josh) Kennedy, Lucas and Josh Brooks, Brandon, Dillon, and Austin Kirkham. |
| Hattie Louise Brown, age 88, of Portland, passed away April 27, 2010, at her residence. She was born in Sumner County on July 22, 1921, to the late Dewey and Bessie Sadler Heath. She is preceded in death by her husband, Allen V. Brown. Hattie was a member of the Pentecostal Assembly of Christ. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Ann Fehrle of Westmoreland; grandson, Doug Mason of Nashville. Visitation is 10 a.m., until 12:30 p.m., Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with graveside service to follow at 1 p.m., at Portland Memorial Gardens with Robert Sims officiating. |
| Joseph Randall Brown, age 58, of Portland, passed away March 7, 2010. He was born in Sumner County on January 19, 1952, to the late Buford and Lois Brown. Randall retired from Albany International. He is survived by his sister, Vickie (Bruce) Hunter of Portland; nieces, Victoria (Thomas) Hunter Bobbit of Old Hickory, Erin Hunter of Murfreesboro; great niece, Emma Caroline Bobbitt. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, March 8, 2010, and 9 a.m., until 10 a.m., Tuesday, and the funeral home. Graveside service is 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Fairfield Cemetery with John Racioppa officiating. Pallbearers are Dale Keeling, Lawrence Keeling, Kerry Bradley, Ted Manning, Jerry Young, Kerry Farrough. Honorary pallbearers are Victoria Hunter Bobbitt, Thomas Bobbitt, Erin Hunter, Bruce Hunter. |
| Leavie Kathleen Calvert, age 89, of Westmoreland, passed away March 4, 2010. She was born in Adolphus, Ky., on October 21, 1920, to the late Louis and Cora Cline. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Calvert; her sons, Byron, Bobby and Joe Calvert; and her grandson, Craig Calvert. She is survived by her grandchildren, Corey Calvert of Portland, Sandie Calvert of Hendersonville, Kevin Calvert of Portland, Ricky Calvert of Westmoreland, Kenny Calvert of Portland, Amanda Calvert Taylor of Portland, and Jessie Calvert of Ashland City; sister-in-law, Margie Shelton of Scottsville. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Leon Graves officiating. Interment is at Roberts Tabernacle Church Cemetery. |
 Jewell
Christine Carpenter,
age 84, of Portland, passed away January 26, 2010. She was born in Sumner
County on August 20, 1925, to the late Noah Barlow and Bessie Lou Holmes
Thompson. She retired from Dupont. She is preceded in death by her
husband, William Edward Carpenter, Sr. She is survived by her daughters,
Barbara (Jim) Myers of High Point, N.C., Nancy (Shadden) Johnson of
Portland, Betty (Mike) Kakassy of Brentwood; son, Bill (Jennifer)
Carpenter of Portland; grandchildren, Eddie Williams, Kenneth Williams,
Christy Williams, Carly Jones, Casey Carpenter, Chase Sneed, Hannah Sneed
and Nicole Coffey; 9 great grandchildren. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9
p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2010, and 10 a.m., until 1 p.m., Thursday.
Funeral service is 1 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2010, at Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Stephen Pierce officiating. Interment
is at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Pallbearers are Dale Williams, Chase Sneed,
Eddie Williams, Kenneth Williams, Colby Williams and Danny Conway. |
 John
Ceska, age 87, of Portland, passed away February 12, 2010, at
Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on January
30 1923, to the late Jim and Frances Bolba Ceska. John was a proud veteran
of the U.S. Army, having served his country during World War II. He was an
active member of American Legion Post 17 and had served as chaplain. As a
member of the American Legion Honor Guard, John had attended the burial
services of countless veterans, presenting flags to the next of kin, which
he did so with great honor and emotion. He is survived by his wife, Alta
Key Ceska of Portland; daughters, Patricia Ceska of Gallatin, and Linda
(David) Proffitt of Bethpage; grandchildren, Cindy Cantrell of Gallatin,
Monecca (Adam) Booth of Lafayette, Amanda (Jay) Tucker of Bethpage; great
grandchildren, Braxton Booth, Emily Cantrell, Victoria Booth and Tobin
Tucker; brother, Frank Stasek; several nieces and nephews. He is preceded
in death by his daughter, Mary Ann Ceska; parents, Jim and Frances Ceska;
sister, Ava Jean Suddarth. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Monday, February 15, 2010, at Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with Nathan Knight and David Alexander
officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Members of American
Legion Post 17 will serve as pallbearers. |
 Willard
Clifton Chandler, age 90, of Portland, passed away February 16,
2010, at his home. He is survived by his wife Pauline Stinson Chandler of
Portland; daughter, Rita (Ferrell) Webb of Portland; grandchildren, Ken
(Terri) Webb of Portland, Lynne (Allen) Hall of White House, Jim Webb of
Knoxville; great grandchildren, Adam Webb, Sara Webb, Ashley Hall, Cody
Hall; brother, Leo Chandler of Springfield; sister-in-law, Bonnie Chandler
of Gallatin. He is preceded in death by his parents, W.T. and Bertie
Turner Chandler; sister, Ruby Cowan; brother, W.T. “Cotton” Chandler.
Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2010.
Funeral service is 1 p.m., Thursday, February 18, 2010, at Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with Greg McCoy officiating. Interment is at
Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Barry Barber, Joe Bradford,
Johnny Crafton, Frank Empson, Ragan Hall and Jimmy Johnson.
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 J.C.
Willard Clinard, age 65, of Portland, passed away February 13,
2010. He was born in Robertson County on August 30, 1944, to the late
Jessie and Lucille Clinard. He is survived by his wife, Janie Warden
Clinard of Portland; son, Keith (Tonya) Clinard of Franklin, Ky.;
daughters, Theresa Clinard Gad of Hendersonville, Laura (Keith) Locke of
Hendersonville, Kristy Clinard of Portland; six grandchildren; sister
Lovella Howard of Portland. He was a member of Liberty General Baptist
Church in Franklin, Ky., past Master of Portand Masonic Lodge 326, and he
was a retired plumber. Visitation is 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday,
February 15, 2010, and 12 noon until 9 p.m., Tuesday, with a Masonic
service at 6 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday,
February, 17, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro.
Kenneth Whittaker and Bro. Frank Hayes officiating. Interment is at
Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Jimmy Clinard, Hilman Clinard,
Bobby Howard, Danny King, Carl Russell and John Russell. Honorary
pallbearers are Brad Warden, Danny Ladd and Bron Grimes. Memorial
contributions may be made to Liberty General Baptist Church, 439 W. Cedar
St., Franklin, KY 42134. |
| Holly Fay Cole, age 64, of Portland, passed away June 19, 2010. She was born in Sumner County on December 8, 1945, to the late Hollis Hubert and Aline Dotson Cole. She is survived by her granddaughter, Holly Ann Moore of Portland; great grandson, Kaleb Ray Moore of Portland; sisters, Helen Hunter of Portland, Sue Webb of Rockbridge; brother, Harold (Lola) Cole of Portland; several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Charlene Webb; brother, Bobby Cole; sister, Pearl Sullivan. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Monday, June 21, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Ernie Elkins and Bro. Harold Cole officiating. Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Edward Mays, Keith Mays, Kirk Mays, Andrew Case, Luther Summers and Woody Mosley. |
| Barbara Gail Craig, age 49, of Portland, passed away January 29, 2010, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Craig of Portland; daughter, Jamie Russell of Portland; sons, Doug Calvert and Jody Munday of Portland; sister, Joyce Spain of Springfield; brothers, Bill and Michael Donnestad of Portland; mother and stepfather, Glen and Loretta Anderson of Portland; 5 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by father, Bill Donnestad Sr.; and sister, Patricia Donnestad. Visitation is 9 a.m., until 1 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2010. Memorial service is 1 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Treadway officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made directly to the funeral home to be applied toward funeral costs. |
| Alvis Denton Creasey, age 85, of Portland, passed away May 20, 2010, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born in Macon County on July 8, 1924, to the late John Lloyd and Myrtle McKinley Creasey. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Hodges Creasey of Portland; sons, Lloyd Denton Creasey and Ricky (Janice) Andrews, both of Portland; grandchildren, Stacy Lane, Jennifer Robinson, John Lloyd Creasy, all of Portland; great grandchildren, Colby Lane, Cayden Lane and Hannah Robinson; sister, Wilma Worley of Goodlettsville. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2010. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral with Bro. Chris Roberts officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Gordon Hodges, Doug Hodges, Steven Hodges, Freddie Hudgins, Corey Lane and Nathaniel Robinson. |
| James Wesley Davis, Sr., age 67, of Portland passed away July 2, 2010. Mr. Davis was a retired teacher, teaching for the Sumner County School System. He is survived by his wife, Anita Lorraine Lewis Davis of Portland; daughter, Libby Jane Davis (Tommy) Colyar of Nolensville; son, James Wesley (Carmen) Davis, Jr., of Portland; mother, Nona Davis of Gallatin; sister, Linda Sisk of Gallatin; grandchildren, Samantha (Billy) Thompson of Ft. Campbell, Chelsey (Adam) Harpole of Portland, Jamie Davis of Portland, Joe David Traughber of Nolensville; great granddaughter, Aubrey Jane Harpole. Visuitation is 10 a.m., until 3 p.m., Sunday, July 4, 2010, at the funeral home. Graveside service is 3:30 p.m., Sunday, July 4, 2010, Fairfield Cemetery with Doyle Farris and Nathan Knight officiating. Pallbearers are Ferris Stewart, Lavergne Braswell, Darrell Braswell, Allen Napier, Billy Thompson, Joe Pearson and Michael Brewer. |
| Anna Lucille Dinwiddie, age 87, of Portland, passed away January 1, 2010. She was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., January 16, 1922, to the late Frank and Hattie Walker. She is preceded in death by her husband, John A. Dinwiddie; sons, John Franklin Dinwiddie and Fred Daryl Dinwiddie. She is survived by her children, Lynda Ruth (Terry) White of Gallatin, Sue Evelyn Roth (Jim Ryan) of Portland, Charles Watkins (Beverly) Dinwiddie of Brentwood; sister, Peggy Batten of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; nine grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren. She is a longtime resident of Portland, retired from True Temper and was a member of McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church. Lucille was an avid seamstress and quilter and had been a teacher, secretary, and along with her husband, the owner and operator of a grocery store in Nashville and Portland. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 2010, and 2 p.m., until 6 p.m., Sunday. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Monday, January 4, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Spring Hill Cemetery. |
| Jesse Allen Dixon, of Portland, was born October 4, 1931, in Davidson County and passed away January 30, 2010. He was a graduate of DuPont High School in Nashville, Tenn., and he was a retiree of PPG Industries of Nashville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vern Hobart Dixon and Ola Blanche (Houck) Dixon of Nashville; brothers, V.H. Dixon of Augusta, Ga., Cyril Edgar Dixon of Nashville; sisters, Wilma June Dixon of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., Evelyn Blanche Dixon of Nashville; daughter, Jackie Legieza of Portland. He is survived by his wife, Mary Beatrice Dixon of Portland; brother, Jerry Wallace (Dot) Dixon; sisters, Dorothy Sue (Frensley) Dixon, Gloria Dean (James) Risner; sons, Roy Wayne (Daphaney) Chrisman, Danny (Linda) Martin, Johnny (Cindy) Martin; daughters, Lisa (John) Seibel, Rita (Jessie) Jones, Dorris (Johnny) Brown; son-in-law, Bobby Legieza. He is also survived by his pride and joy, 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2010, and one hour prior to funeral service on Wednesday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2010, Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Pastor Donald Taylor officiating. Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Ken Brown, Brad Brown, Clint Brown, Taylor Sherrill, Ronnie Regen, Nick Martin and Brandon Jones. |
| Gary R. “Ronnie” Dorris, age 63, of Portland, passed away February 23, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Marie and Lawrence Dorris; son, Danny Ray Dorris. He is survived by his children, Shawn Dorris of Gallatin, Nicole Dorris of McMinnville, Timothy Dorris of McMinnville; brother, Jerry Dorris of Portland; sister-in-law, Darlene Dorris of Portland. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Friday, February 26, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Glenn Dorris officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. |
| Kenneth James Douglas, age 82, of Portland, passed away February 18, 2010, at his residence. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on June 27, 1927, to the late George and Isabel Douglas. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; and son, Jim. He was a member of McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church. He is survived by his daughter, Sherry (Larry ) Groves of Portland; daughter-in-law, Janet Douglas of Lexington, Ky.; grandchildren, Michael Eisenbraun, Tracy Sanders, Ryan Groves, Amanda Douglas and Jamie Douglas; seven great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m., until 3 p.m., Sunday, at the church before services. Memorial service is 3 p.m., Sunday, February 21, 2010, at McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church with Alex Jackson officiating. Graveside service is 11 a.m., Monday, February 22, 2010, at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Sumner Hospice or McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church. |
 Gladys A. (Mammy) Dunham, age 93, of Portland, passed away
March 21, 2010, at Caring Hearts Residential Home. She leaves behind
daughters, Mary Sue Stinnett and Ernestine Civils, both of Portland;
grandchildren, Gail (Danny) Felty of Morgantown, Ky., Ricky Stinnett of
Bowling Green, Ky., Tracy(Randy) Givens, Jada (Brian) Curtis
of Portland, Stephanie (Shane) Lame, all of Portland, Timmy Russel, Tony Warner, Micki Davis, all of Nashville; 13
great grandchildren; sister, Lucille Burke of Morresville, Ind.; brother,
Ernest Adcock of Shelbyville, Ky.; several nieces and nephews. She
is preceded in death by her husband, Richard(Dick) Dunham; daughter,
Catherine Warner; grandsons, Michael Stinnett and Steven Russell.
Visitation is 10 a.m., until 9 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2010, and 10 a.m.,
until 9 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral service is 11 a.m.,
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Bro. Chris Towe and Bro. Robert Gilman officiating. Interment
is at Old Brush Cemetery. |
| Bettiemarie “Boop” Ellen Edenfield, of Portland, Tenn., died on May 3, 2010. She was 60 years old. Bettiemarie was born November 7, 1949, in Gainesville, Fla. She was the daughter of the late Bettiemarie Whiteman Edenfield and Claude O’dell Edenfield. Bettiemarie enjoyed her grandchildren, gardening, cooking and reading. Bettiemarie was preceded in death by her brother Claude O’dell Edenfield. Surviving family members include her son, Robert “Bobby” Rush of Bell, Fla.; daughters, Laurie (William) Rockenstyre of Portland, Tammy (Michael) Moore of Bell, Fla. ; sister, Mary Edenfield of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother, James Edenfield of High Springs; grandchildren, Holli, Cassandra, Reilee, Ashten, Evan and Coltan. A graveside service is 1 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Portland Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. |
| Earl Odell England, Jr., age 70, of Portland, passed away July 8, 2010. He was born in Sumner County on July 18, 1939. Earl was a heavy equipment operator and a member of Labor Union and Operating Engineer Union Locals 386 and 369, and a member of the Portland Masonic Lodge. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jean Prock England; parents, Earl Odell England, Sr., and Pauline England; brother, Billy Ray England. He is survived by his daughter, Ginger England of Chicago, Ill.; sons, Michael England of Satellite Beach, Fla., Ernie England of Portland, Marty England of Portland; sister, Betty Ruth Hodges of Portland; brothers, Joe England of Portland, Wayne England of Portland; sister-in-law, Pat England, and the Prock family; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, July 9, 2010, and after 10 a.m., Saturday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Saturday, July 10, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Reynolds and Bobby Leon Thompson officiating. Interment is at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers are Christopher England, Jeff England, Corey England, Timmy Prock, Dwight Prock and Bobby Thompson, Jr. A Masonic service will be at the cemetery. |
| Judy Fay Fisher, age 69, of Portland, passed away April 3, 2010. She was born in Sumner County on December 18, 1940. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fay and Hattie Mae Brown; and brother, Danny Brown. She is survived by her sons, Ralph Gann of Cross Plains, and Ross Gann of Franklin, Ky.; daughter, Angela Dawn Traughber of California; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Uhls of Franklin, Ky., and Nancy Kelley of Cross Plains; brothers, Bro. Billy Brown, and David Brown, both of Portland. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, April 5, 2010. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. James Stringer and Bro. Billy Brown officiating. Interment is at McKendree Chapel Cemetery in Simpson County, Ky. |
| Evangeline Freeland, age 63, of Portland, passed away April 2, 2010. She was born in Franklin, Ky., on April 2, 1947, to the late Victor Lloyd and Mary Teresa Freeland. She is survived by her daughter, Mary (Tim) Poteet of Etowah, Tenn.; brother, Allen (Judy) Freeland of Alvaton, Ky.; grandson, Jordan Suddarth of Iraq; aunt, Opal Freeland of Portland, Tenn.; three nieces. Funeral mass is 10 a.m., Monday, April 5, 2010, from Saint Mary of the Woods Catholic Church with Father Drury officiating. Interment is at Corinth Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mark Harrison, Jake Daughtry, Bill Sloan, Don Bennett, Carl Ellis and Tim Suddarth. Members of the Portland Lions Club are honorary pallbearers. |
| Evelyn Virginia Garrett, 75, passed into the loving arms of God, Friday, April 30, 2010, at her residence. She was a member of Mt. Vernon General Baptist Church and past president of Mary Martha Circle at Ovid Community Church in Anderson, Ind. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and an Avon sales representative, where she was a member of the Presidents Club and Honor Society. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thurman and Gladys Irene (Mayhew) Kepley; and brother, Heilon Kepley. She is survived by her husband, Carlos Eugene Garrett; daughter, Monica (Rusty) Emerson; son, Larry (Paula) Garrett, both of Wadesville, Ind.; grandchildren, Jennifer (Amos) Busbey, Cory Mullins, Amanda and Melissa Garrett, Amanda Davidson; great grandchildren, Derek and Chelsea Van Matre; brother, Willard Kepley of Franklin, Ky. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 7 p.m., Monday, May 3, 2010, at the Werry Funeral Home, Poseyville Chapel; and 9 a.m., until service time, Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Maple Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Vernon General Baptist Church Building Fund. |
 Kenneth
Louis Gentry, age 74, of Westmoreland, passed away June
30, 2010. He was born in Clay County on March 13, 1936, to the late
William Harvey and Lena Mae Gentry. Kenneth was a member of Westmoreland
Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Iva Gentry; daughters, Penny
(Jack) Hauskins of Lafayette, Teresa (Danny) Nevans of Celina;
grandchildren, Josh Hauskins, Holly Adcock, Isaac Hauskins, Lorissa
Holaway, Leigh Shaull; great grandchildren, Collin Hauskins, Matthew
Adcock, Zachary Adcock, Ann Marie Scott, Kaydance Hauskins, Kenneth
Hauskins, Sonni Leigh Holaway, Rolan Holaway, Abigail Shaull; brothers,
P.J. (Faye) Gentry of Lafayette, William Fay (Mary Ellen) Gentry of Red
Boiling Springs; sisters, Imojean (Willard) Morgan of Red Boiling Springs,
Josephine (Paul) Jones of Red Boiling Springs, Willodean (Johnny) Howard
of Red Boiling Springs, Dimple (Clifton) York of New Market, Ind.; several
nieces and nephews. Visitation is 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, July 2,
2010. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Saturday, July 3, 2010, at
Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Charlie Millson
officiating. Interment is at Whitley Cemetery in Red Boiling Springs.
Pallbearers are Josh Hauskins, Isaac Hauskins, Jason Adcock, Steve Jones,
Adam Shaull and Chatt Holaway. |
| Roy Hart Givens, age 76, of Portland, passed away May 27, 2010, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born in Smith County on January 24, 1934, to Jasper and Nellie Givens. Roy retired from Freudenberg Non Wovens at Old Hickory. He is survived by his daughter, Penny (Steve) Barnes of Portland; grandchildren, Austin and Molly Barnes of Portland; sisters, Evelyn (Jordan) Lee of Hartsville, Beatrice Dixon of Portland ; brothers, Troy (Yvonne) Givens, and Charlie (Pam) Givens, both of Portland. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Wakefield Givens; parents, Jasper and Nellie Givens; sister, Reba Lee; brothers, Edward, Erby and Willie Givens. Visitation is 5:30 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, May 27, 2010, and after 10 a.m., Friday. Funeral service is 3 p.m., Friday, May 28, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Drennon, Bro. Ralph Perdue and Bro. Donald Taylor officiating. Interment is at Portland Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Charlie Givens, Troy Givens, Bobby Givens, Randy Givens, Jason Givens, Billy Joe Richards and Austin Barnes. Honorary pallbearers are Jordan Lee, Charles Wakefield, Blankenship, Milton Stinson, Billy Perrigo and Johnny Brown. |
| Melissa Rennee Graves, age 41, of Portland, passed away January 28, 2010, at her home. She is preceded in death by her father, Delbert Graves; sister, Mariellen Graves. She is survived by her daughters, Ashley (Levi) Wyatt, and Brittany Perdue, both of Portland; son, Derrick Perdue of Westmoreland; mother, Brenda Joyce Cline of Westmoreland; grandson, Zack Perdue of Westmoreland; sisters, Chris Clubbs, and Julia Munday, both of Portland; brother, Billy Graves of Portland. Graveside service is 2 p.m., Saturday, January 30, 2010, at Restlawn Memory Gardens. |
 Gladys
Estelle Gregory,
age 89, of Portland, passed away February 8, 2010. She was born in Sumner
County on February 7, 1921, to the late Virgil and Deborah Gant. She is
preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Gregory; brothers, Roscoe, Ernest
and John Gant. She is survived by her son, Glen (Shirley) Gregory of
Portland; daughter, Kathy (Richard) Pryor of Gallatin; sisters, Christine
(Conley) Parsley of Gallatin, Sadie Hornberger of Gallatin;
granddaughters, Terri (Jimmy) Robinson of Hendersonville, Tonya (Eric)
Gregory of Bowling Green, Ky., Christina Pryor of Hermitage; grandson,
Jamison Pryor of Gallatin; great grandchildren, Ashley and Austin
Robinson, Audrey Gregory. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 8 p.m., Wednesday,
February 10, 2010, and 10 a.m., until service time Thursday.
Funeral service is 2 p.m., Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Wilkinson &
Wiseman Funeral Home with Mike McDonald and James Parker officiating.
Interment is at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers are Jamison Pryor,
Bobby Ausbrook, Gene Thompson, Guthrie Garrett, David Clemmons and Timmy
Pardue. Honorary pallbearers are Barry Barber, Gary Groves, Paul Dewey
Edens, Mark Sexton, Joe England, Charlie McCory Kerry Farough. Memorial
contributions may be made in Mrs. Gregory's memory to Corinth Church of
Christ or Christian Memorial Educational Fund at Portland Church of Christ
or Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc. |
| Wilma Lee Grissom, age 71, of Springfield, Tenn., passed away June 24, 2010. She was born in Sumner County on April 25, 1939, to the late Charles “Paul” and Emma Cox Cole. She is preceded in death by husband, Curtis Grissom; son, Kenneth Grissom; brothers, Robert, Milburn, and John Cole. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Mark) Helton of White House; sons, Jeffery (Patricia) Grissom of Greenbrier, Curtis (Laura) Grissom of Adairville, Ky., Steven (Mary) Grissom of Portland. Visitation is 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, June 24, 2010,; 12 p.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, and 12 p.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday. Funeral service is 1:30 p.m., Monday, June 28, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Sherron Cemetery. |
| Thomas Edward Grove, age 85, of Portland, passed away March 9, 2010. He was born in Warren County, Tenn., on September 24, 1924, to the late Charles and Bertha Grove. He is survived by his wife, Winnie Bolding Grove of Portland, sons, Curtis (Teresa) Grove of Portland, Kevin (Judi) Grove of Northfield, Mich.; grandchildren, Trevor Grove, Thomas Grove, Gabriela Castillo, Christiana Castillo; sister, Dorothy (J.B.) Grissom of Muncie, Ind.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2010, and 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Friday, March 12, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Greg McCoy officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. |
| Clifton "Clif" R. Groves, (January 3, 1939 - January 21, 2010), age 71, a resident of New Palestine, Ind., passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind. He was born January 3, 1939, in Portland, Tenn., and he was the son of the late Harvey Lee and Vonnie Lucille (Stout) Groves. Clifton was a graduate of Portland High School, served his country in the United States Army, retired from Consolidated Freight and was a 25-year member of the Local Teamsters #135. He attended Brookeville Road Community Church. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Lorianne Groves of New Palestine; son, Shannon (Lorie) Groves of White House, Tenn.; brothers, Gaylen (Sharon) Groves of Portland, Tenn., Glen (Vicki) Groves of West Chester, Ohio; grandson, Devin Wright and granddaughter, Megan Groves, both of White House, Tenn. He is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Tina Lynn Groves. Friends may call from 1 p.m., until 5 p.m., Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel, Greenfield; and also from 4 p.m., until 8 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2010, at Wilkinson and Wiseman Funeral Home, Portland, Tenn. Funeral service is 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Interment is at Groves Cemetery in Portland. |
 John
Allen Hall, age 43, of Lebanon, passed away January 21, 2010,
at his home. He was born in Sumner County on November 18, 1966. He is
survived by his daughters, Jennifer Hall of Lawrenceburg, Amanda Shea Hall
of Lawrenceburg; grandchildren, Trevor Smith and Isaiah Hall, both of
Lawrenceburg; mother, Hilda Elaine Wakulsky of Gallatin; father, John
Richard Hall of Phoenix, Ariz.; grandmother, Pearl Kepley of Portland.
Visitation is 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2010, and 10 a.m.,
until 9 p.m., Saturday. Funeral service is 1:30 p.m., Sunday, January
24, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Darling
officiating. Interment is at Sherron Cemetery. |
| Dora W. Hardcastle, age 79, of Cross Plains, passed away June 10, 2010. She was born in Robertson County on February 12, 1931, to the late Chester and Ola Weiss Wilks. She is preceded in death by her husband, B.D. “Doc” Hardcastle. Dora received her Bachelor’s Degree from David Lipscomb University, and her Master’s Degree from George Peabody at Vanderbilt. She was a retired Sumner County School Teacher, retired farmer, and a longtime member of Clearview Church of Christ. She is survived by her cousins, Morgan Moore of Portland, James Martin Weiss of Goodlettsville, Oneal Gregory of Portland, Dorothy Timberlake of Chicago, Ill., Carrie Batts of Springfield, and Michael Early of Cross Plains. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 8 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 2010, and 12 noon until 1:30 p.m., Sunday. Graveside service is 2 p.m., Sunday, June 13, 2010, at Maple Hill Cemetery with Lowell Harris officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill. |
| Beulah Mae “Tommie” Harris, age 88, of Portland, passed away February 4, 2010. She was born in Sumner County on June 18, 1921, to the late Paul and Gerusha Gossett. She is preceded in death by husband, Robert V. Harris; son, Paul Lavern Harris; brother, Paul Douglas Gossett. She is survived by her sons, Jody (Vivian) Harris of Portland, Tommy Ray (Dana) Harris of Foley, Ala.; grandchildren, Paul Jeffery Harris, Jodie Blenda Harris, Michael Harris, Taylor Harris; eight great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sister, Jean Thomaselli of Rochester, N.Y. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2010. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Saturday, February 6, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Richard Patton officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jody Harris, Ray Harris, Jeffery Harris, Taylor Harris, Michael Harris and Breck Petty. |
| Frank Vernon Harrison, age 90, of Gallatin, passed away May 9, 2010. He was born in Sumner County on April 1, 1920. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Tuck Harrison of Gallatin; daughter, Joyce (Charles) Shates of Gallatin; granddaughters, Michelle (Jeff) Denning of Portland; Kelly (Ronald) Key of Gallatin; grandsons, Mark (Lisa) Durham of Goodlettsville, Jerry (Jennifer) Miles of Indianapolis, Ind.; step grandchildren, Tracie (Dickie) Wall, Terri (Scott) Anderson, Steven Shates, all of Hendersonville; 13 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; beloved pet, Chrissy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Porter and Bessie Stinson Harrison; sisters, Mary, Ethelene, Lucille, Loraine, Mattie and Lillie; brothers, Earl, Wilson and Garvin. Visitation is 11:30 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2010, and 10 a.m., until 1 p.m., Wednesday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Old Brush Cemetery. Family members will serve as pallbearers. |
| Noah Daniel Heflin, age 19, of Mt. Juliet, passed away June 24, 2010. He was born in Wilson County on October 26, 1990. He is survived by his parents, Gary Allen and Kathy Lynn Heflin; sister, Audrey Heflin; friend, Harry Duffey; grandmother, Rose Swanner. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, June 26, 2010. Funeral service is 3 p.m., Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Tom Link Cemetery. |
| Irene Hodges, 95, of Portland, passed away June 22, 2010. Irene became a member of the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in 1930 and had remained a loyal member over the past 80 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guthrie Hodges; children, Eunice Price and Leroy Hodges. She is survived by her children, Wilma Durham, Ray (Martha) Hodges, Daphne Mann, and David Hodges; daughter-in-law, Pam Hodges; 15 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 17 great great grandchildren; sister, Cecilia Dorris. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, 2010, and 10 a.m., until 8 p.m., Thursday. Additional visitation is after 10 a.m., at the church. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Friday, June 25, 2010, at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church with Donald Taylor and Kenneth Woodall officiating. Interment is at the church cemetery. Grandchildren serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Memorial contributions to Sumner Hospice, 510 E. Main St., Gallatin, TN 37066, or Pleasant Hill Cemetery, c/o Tommy Latimer, 264 Hester Rd, Portland, TN 37148. |
| Thelma Jean Howard, age 73, of Gallatin, passed away June 19, 2010. She was born in Sumner County on October 22, 1936, to the late Chesley and Alberta Parker Adams. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Howard of Hermitage, Trina Baldicci of Mt. Juliet; son, Douglas Howard of Gallatin; five grandchildren, Amanda, Spencer, Skylan, Madison and Elorda. Visitation is 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, June 22, 2010, and 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday. Funeral service is 10 a.m., Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Holt officiating. Interment is at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. |
| Clemons Buford “C.B.” Huddleston, age 83, of Bethpage, passed away February 11, 2010. He was born in Macon County on April 30, 1926, to the late Arlie Von and Sarah Jane Andrews Huddleston. He served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Virgie Mae Huddleston; daughters, Beverly Shea (Ben) Fordham of Gallatin, Effie J. (Mark) Pearson of Gallatin, Sherida M. (Jimmy) Johnson of Portland; grandchildren, Abby and Alex Fordham, Kaitlin and Callie Pearson, Jake and Jada Johnson; brother, Arlie J. Huddleston of Bethpage. Visitation is 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2010, 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, and 10 a.m., until 1:30 p.m., Sunday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Sunday, February 14, 2010, at Sulphur Fork Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Hilman Duncan, Bro. Ricky Huff and Bro. Jerry Reynolds officiating. Interment is at Sulphur Fork Church Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mark Pearson, Jimmy Johnson, Ben Fordham, Alex Fordham, Jake Johnson, Rocky Suttle, Craig Suttle and Larry Cook. |
| Mark Alan Jones, age 43, of Portland, passed away March 10, 2010. He was born in Oakland, Calif., on July 20, 1966. He is survived by his children, Jacob Alan Jones, Haley Dawn Jones, Joshua Rippy, all of Portland; parents, Charles and Louise Jones of Portland; brother, Michael Edward (Janet) Jones; half sister, Nancy Webster of Opelika, Ala.; several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his half brother, Gary Jones. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, March 12, 2010. Funeral service is 11 am., Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Tim Coker officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
 Victor
Earl Keith, born January 30, 1924, passed from this life on
January 20, 2010. He was a longtime member of Portland Church of Christ,
where he served as a deacon for 30 years. He owned and operated Portland
Spur Station until he retired in 1989. He was also a veteran of World War
II. He is survived by his wife, Martha Ann Keith; daughters, Vickie
(Howard) Wilkinson, Sylvia (Troy) Tomlinson, and Jane Ellen (Mike) Legge;
brother, Ishmon (Joyce) Keith, six grandchildren, and three great
grandchildren. Visitation with the family is 10 a.m., until 9 p.m.,
Friday, January 22, 2010. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Saturday, January
23, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Rusty Hills
officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers are Donald
Curtis, David Vanatta, Guthrie Garrett, Eugene Christian, Gene Thompson
and Everett McCullough. Honorary pallbearers are Andy Wilkinson, Kelly
Curry, Ben Wilkinson, Lindsay Wilson, Katie Legge and Joshua Tomlinson. |
| Kenneth Cordell Kepley, age 45, of Portland, passed away July 18, 2010. He was born in Sumner County on February 1, 1965. He is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Perdue Kepley. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Ledbetter Kepley; daughters, Kendra (Josh) Brooks of Portland, Hailey Kepley of Hendersonville; son, Tyler Kepley of Hendersonville; father, Cordell Kepley of Portland; grandson, Wyatt Brooks of Portland; brother, Toddy (Sherry) Kepley of Portland; stepdaughters, Taylor Louden, Brandi Cole, both of Portland; nephews, Logan and Lance Kepley; niece, Leah Kepley. Visitation is 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Terrell Somerville officiating. Interment is at Sherron Cemetery. Pallbearers are Chris Perdue, Chris Smith, Tim Hardin, Steve Johnson, Logan Kepley, Dewayne Groves and Tim Lucas. |
| Dr. James T. Ladd, age 93, of Portland, passed away February 26, 2010. Dr. Ladd practiced medicine in Portland for many years. He was a member of Highland Seventh Day Adventist Church. He is preceded in death by his son, Rick Ladd. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Cleo Lorene Ladd of Portland; son, John (Sheila) Ladd of White House; daughter, Carolyn (James) Wheeler of Portland; grandchildren, Heather (Curt) Decker of Portland, Alex Ladd of White House; great grandchildren, Braden, Kira, Hollyn,; nephew, Bob (Marilyn) Ladd of Portland. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 6 p.m., Sunday, February 28, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with addition visitation one hour prior to service at the church on Monday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Monday, March 1, 2010, at Highland Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor David Hartman officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers are Heather Decker, Curt Decker, Roger Payne, Bob Ladd, Alex Ladd, John Ladd and James Wheeler. Honorary pallbearers are Kenneth Ladd and Freddie Bush. |
| Virginia Ladd, age 72, of Portland, passed away May 28, 2010, at her residence. She was born in Macon County on August 12, 1937, to the late Joy Bueluis and Maggie Perry Jenkins. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Ladd; and son, Michael Ladd. She is survived by her daughter, Debra (R.D.) Criswell of Portland; sons, Dewayne (Vanessa) Ladd, Tony (Nancy) Ladd, and Mark Ladd, all of Portland; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; sister, Martha. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Monday, May 31, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Tony Brown officiating. Interment is at Eulia Cemetery. Pallbearers are Chris Perdue, Johnathon Ladd, Shawn Ladd, Andrew Stafford, Danny Ladd, Mack Reed and Dakota Reed. |
| Selma Faye Long, age 80, of Portland passed away July 15, 2010. She was born in Macon County on July 16, 1929, to the late Dell and Vader Jenkins. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Wilburn, William and Jesse Jenkins; sisters, Mary Bradley, Rulene Flanigan, Kathleen Bullington and Frances Young. She is survived by her husband, Harris Long of Portland; sons, Roger Long of Pleasant View, Steven Long of Portland, Gary Long of White House, Alan Long of Portland; sisters, Leverl Brock Indianapolis, Ind., Mildred Lamberth, St. Louis, Mo., Nadene Keen of Portland, Velma Dillard of Portland, Wilma Jones of Portland; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren. Visitation is 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, July 16, 2010, and after 10 a.m., Saturday. Funeral service is 2:30 p.m., Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with James Parker officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
 Wendy Lynn White
Lame, age 35, of Portland, passed away June 20, 2010. She
is survived by her husband, Kenneth Lame; son, Trey Lame; parents, David
and Cindy White; brother, Daniel (Sabrina) White; nephew, Gavin James
White; niece, Daughtry Lynn White; grandmother, Juanita (Billy) Lee; aunt,
Kam (Phillip) Hinton; cousins, Dustin and Lacy; aunt, Patti (Rob) Dinovo;
cousins, Josh and Jake; aunt, Judy Greene, cousins, Mason, Tracy, Cory,
Tristan, Calab, Brent (Cara) Hunter, Brent, Evan, Brady, Aiden; uncle,
Michael White; cousins, Patrick, Julie, Katherine. Visitation is 2 p.m.,
until 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, 2010, and 1 p.m., until 9 p.m.,
Thursday. Additional visitation is after 12 noon at the church.
Funeral service is 2 p.m., Friday, June 25, 2010, at McKendree
Memorial United Methodist Church with Bro. Robert Gilman and Bro.
Chris Rause officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers
are Daniel White, Mason Greene, Brent Greene, Josh Key, Jake Dinovo and
Dustin Hinton. Honorary pallbearers are Billy Lame, Shane Lame, Bobby Lame
and Michael White. |
 Thelma
J. (Steele) Link, age 77, of Cottontown, Tenn., passed
away Sunday, May 9, 2010, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Thelma was
preceded in death by her husband, Douglas; son, Duane; sister, Sarah Ann
(Steele) Day. Her loving survivors include her son, Shelby (Jayne) Link of
Hermitage, Tenn.; daughter, Shyla (Everett) Moseley of Grove City Ohio;
grandchildren, Aaron Link of Denver, Colo., Sarah Beth Link (Nathan
Barnett) of Atlanta, Ga., Nathanael Hall of Chicago, Ill., and Tony Hall,
Jr., of Grove City, Ohio; newly born great granddaughter, Mackenzie Sue
Carper; and15 nephews and 8 nieces. Thelma, a Sumner County native,
lived in Ohio for 35 years and illustrated her caring and compassionate
talents as a floral arranger/designer at Grove City Floral and later
became a Licensed Practical Nurse for Orient State Institute, from which
she retired in 1986 and returned to Cottontown with her husband. She was a
member of New Deal Church of Christ as well as a loyal faithful member of
Grove City Church of Christ. Her favorite pastimes reflected her love of
nature and knowledge as she was an accomplished gardener, seamstress,
devoted mystery novelist fan, a classic Southern cook, and she immersed
herself in contemporary and country music. Her love of travel included
visits to all but one the U. S. states and the several foreign countries.
Thelma will be sorely missed as she was described by all who encountered
her, even briefly, as a sweetheart. Her sage advise and gentle disposition
and unbiding enthusiasm for helping others are a true loss for family and
friends. Her forgiving nature and embracing love of family will remain as
cherished memories for her survivors. Her infectious laugh should happily
bring warm smiles for those who honor and remember her as a loving mother,
aunt and grandmother. Visitation is 1 p.m., until 3 p.m., and 6
p.m., until 8 p.m., Monday, May 10, 2010. A visitation is also
scheduled from 1:30 p.m., until 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2010, before
the service. Funeral service is 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Wilkinson
& Wiseman Funeral Home. She will be in everlasting
peace next to her husband at Maple Hill Cemetery. Family suggests
donations to National Kidney Foundation or Churchs of Christ Disaster
Relief Effort of Greater Nashville as a substitute for flowers. |
| Herbert J. Maynard, age 71, of Portland passed away July 5, 2010. He was born in Sumner County on June 4, 1939, to the late John Garrett and Annie Gertrude Pryor Maynard. He is preceded in death by his son, Herbert Mayrnard, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Lois Harp Maynard of Portland; daughters, Brenda Maynard and Lisa Maynard, both of Portland; son, Dennis (Laura) Maynard of Portland; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sisters, Lillian Whitey of Gallatin, Susan Carver of Lebanon. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, 2010. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Wayne Gilbert officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Pallbearers are Steve Morgan, Doug Morgan, Gary McCloud, Allen Melvin, Dale Lewis and Brendan Kelly. |
| Ricky Glen McDowell, age 55, of Portland, passed away February 16, 2010, at his home. Survived by his daughter, Chasity McDowell; two grandchildren; sisters, Caroline (James) Martin of Venton, Mo., Wanda (Ted) Searcy) of Portland, Linda (Michael) Ward of Madison, Theresa (Kenneth) Scott of Portland; brothers, Larry McDowell of Portland, Denver McDowell of Portland, Jerry McDowell of Portland, Ronnie McDowell of Hendersonville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Georgie Williams McDowell. Visitation is 4:40 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Funeral service is 3 p.m., Thursday, February 18, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Halltown Cemetery. |
| Roy Lee Minnis, age 61, of Cottontown, passed away April 20, 2010, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sumner County on July 8, 1948, to the late Roy Peyton and Sadie Bell Whitson Minnis. He was a member of American Legion Post 75. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Minnis of Cottontown; sister, Clara Bell (James) Smart of Portland; brother, Melvin (Nadine) Minnis of Portland; sister-in-law, Louise Barber of Portland; brother-in-law, Ronnie Blankenship of Franklin, Ky.; mother-in-law, Mildred Blankenship of Franklin, Ky.; several nieces and nephews. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Funeral service is 10 a.m., Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Stratton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. |
| Eugene “Mitch” Mitchell, “Big Pa”, age 75, of Portland, passed away February 15, 2010, at his residence. He was born in Anniston, Ala., on July 13, 1934, to the late Joseph Walter and Euna Mai Mitchell. He is preceded in death by his brother, James Mitchell; and sister, Della Robinette. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Mitchell; children, Denise (Larry) Rogers of Franklin, Ky., Billy (Marie) Simms of White House, Mark (Elizabeth) Simms of Portland, Sindy (David) Wade of Waco, Ga., Lee (Steve) Lusk of Waco, Ga., David (Kim) Mitchell of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters, Polly Bruce of Albertville, Ala., Lyda Mitchell of Anniston, Ala., brothers, Norman (Jackie) Mitchell of Anniston, Ala., Gordon (Ruth) Mitchell of Eastaboga, Ala.; nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Larry Graves officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bronson Rohrs, Nathaniel Simms, Dakota Simms, Chris Flowers, David Mitchell, Jr., David Wade, Ken Webb and Johnny Dorris. Honorary pallbearers are Ray Link, Darryl Link, Robert Link, Benny Link, Larry Rick, Victor Ray, Pat Link, Jim Barlow and Terry Barlow. |
| May Rogers Mooneyhan, age 57, of Cottontown, passed away June 12, 2010, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on January 6, 1953. She is preceded in death by her parents, J.W. and Florence Rogers. May is survived by her husband, David Mooneyhan; sons, Geoff (Kristy) DePriest of Oakland, Tenn., Jason (Erica) DePriest of Cottontown; stepsons, Donny and David Mooneyhan, both of Lewisburg, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Logan, Ryan, Marcus, Seth and Liam. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday. June 14, 2010, and after 10 a.m., Tuesday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Larry Treadwell officiating. Interment is at Jake Link Cemetery. Pallbearers are Christohey Walsh, Jim Thomerson, Dwight Griggs, Bruce Vaughn, John Barnhill and Seth Williford. |
| Terry Lee Munday, age 51, of Portland, passed away January 11, 2010, at his home. He was born in Sumner County on May 30, 1958, to Joe and Elizabeth Munday. He was a member of Cherry Mound Lodge 227, Shriner, Scottish Right 33 Degree. He is survived by his wife, Susie Munday of Portland; daughter, Brandy Munday of Portland; mother, Elizabeth Winford of Portland; sisters, Mary Ann Hinkle of Titusville, Fla., Judy Downs of Portland, Bonnie Carter of Portland, Rita Ashe of Portland, Patsy Harper of Portland, Theresa McFarlin of Portland; several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Junior Munday; brother, Gary Munday; sister, Linda Morgan. Visitation is 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2010, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Friday, January 15, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Portland Memorial Gardens. |
| Sarah Louise Palmer, age 60, of Camden, Tenn., passed away March 9, 2010. She was born in Sumner County on March 21, 1949. She is preceded in death by her parents, Homer Lee and Frances Cardwell; daughter, Tina Palmer; grandson, Garrison Borders. She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Whitehead of Camden; grandchild, Thomas Palmer; sisters, Judy White of Benton County, Shelia Smith of Gallatin; brothers, Wayne Cardwell of Gallatin, Ronnie Cardwell of Kentucky. Graveside service is 2 p.m., Sunday, March 14, 2010, at Mitchellville Cemetery with Jeremy Bradley officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. |
| Alean Perdue, age 89, of Bethpage, passed away April 2, 2010, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Macon County on December 5, 1920, to the late Christopher and Leona Hester. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Perdue; and son, George Perdue. She is survived by her sons, Ralph (Trixie) Perdue of Bethpage, and Freddie (Brenda) Perdue of Franklin, Ky.; six grandchildren; five step grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Monday, April 5, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Ralph Perdue officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mark Perdue, Craig Gray, Chris Perdue, Timmy Peak, Tracy Sadler and Jake McFaden. |
| Frances Perdue, age 86, of Portland, passed away February 22, 2010. She was born in Macon County on June 13, 1923, to the late Haywood and Leona Brooks. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard “Humpy” Perdue. She is survived by daughters, Virginia (Billy) Bruce, Polly (Bobby) Wright, Kathy (Ronnie) Meadows; grandchildren, Steven Bruce, Randy Wright, Tammy Collins, Mike Meadows, Tanya Wright, Amanda Rippy; 12 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren. Visitation is 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2010, and 10 a.m., until 1 p.m., Wednesday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Gordon Meadors and Alex Jackson officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Chad Bruce, Chase Bruce, Mason Collins, Alex Meadows, Max Meadows and Josh Bolton. |
 Marlous
“Mike” Leonard Petitt, age 64, of Cottontown, passed away
January 3, 2010 at his home. He was born on May 8, 1945, to the late
Leonard and Ruby Petitt. He is survived by his wife, Sherrill Durrett
Petitt of Cottontown; sons, Keith (Sonya) Petitt of Portland, Chris (Amy)
Petitt of Cottontown, Cary (Amanda) Petitt of Cottontown; grandchildren,
Kristy, Eric, Melanie, Summer, Calli, Alyson, Lane, Emily, Caleb and
Colton; siblings, Betty (Chet) Clark of Wimberly, Tex., Glenn (Julie)
Petitt of Cottontown, Vernon (Kelly) Petitt of Corpus Christi, Tex., Vonda
Hutsonpillar of Portland, Jimmy (Sheila) Petitt of Cottontown, Debra
(Buddy) Ganders of Portland and Ruby (David) Reed of Portland. Visitation
is 10 a.m., until 8 p.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2010, and 9 a.m., until 1
p.m., Wednesday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 6,
2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Lowell Harris officiating. Interment is at Hillcrest Cemetery. |
| James William Pike, age 71, of Gallatin, passed away June 22, 2010. He was born in Sumner County on September 23, 1938. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl Wilson Pike, Sr., and Beatrice Calvert Pike; and brother, Carl Wilson Pike, Jr. He is survived by his longtime companion, Donna Rawson of Gallatin; daughter, Lisa (David) Sisco of Gallatin; nieces, Regina (Robert) Tallent of Mt. Juliet, Stephanie Eastep of Franklin; nephew, Paul (Jenny) Pike of Franklin; sister-in-law, Glynda Pike of Franklin; 6 great nieces and nephews. Visitation is 6 p.m., until 8 p.m., Friday, June 25, 2010, at the funeral home. Graveside service is 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Portland Memorial Gardens with Robert Rogers officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. |
| James Harvey Porter, age 84, of Gallatin, passed away March 2, 2010. He was born in Sumner County on June 29, 1925, to the late Edward and Georgie Kemp Porter. He is survived by his son, Ronnie Porter of Franklin, Ky.; daughter, Sherry Russell of Gallatin; grandchildren, Kevin Porter, Brian Porter, Wendy Carden; seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Visitation is 12 noon until 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010. Graveside service is 2 p.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Maple Hill Cemetery with Bro. Greg McCoy officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. |
| Darrell “Spanky” Wayne Reece, age 54, of Gallatin, passed away July 21, 2010. He was born in Sumner County on August 19, 1955, to the late Leland and Margie Douglass Reece. He is survived by his sister, Delorise Dee Allen of Ashland City, Tenn.; niece, Angie Key; nephews, Bobby Key, Wesley Walker; several aunts and uncles. Visitation is 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, July 23, 2010. Funeral service is 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 24, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with interment at Sherron Cemetery. |
| Donald Buford Rippy, age 82, of Bethpage, passed away March 6, 2010. He was born in Sumner County on December 16, 1927, to the late Bert and Bertie Rippy. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Andrews Rippy of Bethpage; children, Harold (Sue) Rippy of Bethpage, Carol (Clifford) Loftis of Portland, Darrell (Robin) Rippy of Gallatin, Larry (Susan) Rippy of Bethpage, Barry (Angel) Rippy of Bethpage; nine grandchildren; sister, Ester Key of Westmoreland. Visitation is 9 a.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, March 8, 2010. Funeral Service is 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Peace officiating. Interment is at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. |
| Shirley Ann Stephens, age 75, of Louisville, formerly of Portland, passed away February 18, 2010. Shirley retired from Elmer Hinton Library. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Stephens; and mother, Retta Henson. She is survived by her daughter, Lois Reichle of Louisville; son, Doug (Gretchen) Stephens of Sewanee, Ga.; granddaughters, Kelsey Sparks, and Ainsley Stephens; brothers, Pete (Patty) Henson of Nauvoo, Ill., Harold (Vicky) Henson of Ill., Larry Henson and Joe Henson of Fort Madison, Ia. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 8 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2010. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Sunday, February 21, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Phillip Wilson officiating. Interment is at State Line Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elmer Hinton Memorial Library, 301 Portland Blvd., Portland, TN 37148. |
| Brenda Charlene Sullivan, age 58, of Franklin, Ky., passed away April 30, 2010. Visitation is 12 noon until 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m., with J.B. Wright officiating. |
 Ella
Tomlinson passed from this world into the presence of her
Saviour on May 30, 2010. She was a selfless, devoted wife, mother and
friend. Ella loved life, her family, and she enjoyed time spent with them.
Ella was born in Sumner County to John and Evie (Choate) Gregory. She
retired from Eaton Corp., in Gallatin, in 1984. She is survived by her
sons, James (Faye) Wright of Gallatin, Bobby (Polly) Wright of Gallatin,
Troy (Sylvia) Tomlinson of Portland, and Tim (Vanessa) Tomlinson of
Portland; daughter, Mary Watson of Jackson, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; a
number of great grandchildren; sisters, Minnie McCloud of Portland,
Dorothy Hale of Beach Grove, Ind., Sally Christian of Gallatin; brothers,
James and John Gregory of Portland. She is preceded in death by her
husband, Vernon Tomlinson; sisters, Frances McCloud, Mary Jane Matthew and
Hilda Creasy. Visitation is 10 a.m., until 8 p.m., Monday, May 31, 2010,
and after 10 a.m., Tuesday. Funeral service is 1 p.m.,
Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home
with Bro. Greg McCoy and Bro. Richard Patton officiating. Interment is at
Old Brush Cemetery. |
| Harold Trammel, Sr., age 84, of Portland, born 1925, born again, 1937; passed away March 1, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Lula Trammel; sisters, Dorothy Sain, Lorene Dorris; brother, Raymond Trammel. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Jean Trammel; son, Harold L. (Kathy) Trammel, Jr.; daughter, Belinda T. Putman; grandchildren, Carlin (Janay) Trammel, Amy Trammel, Jeremy Putman; great grand children, Amaliese and Dashiell Trammel; sisters , Earlene Groves, Rebecca McMurtry, Nell Jett. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Funeral service is 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Chad Loveless and James Parker officiating. Song Leader is Doug Parks. Interment is at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers are Duane Perdue, Scot Perdue, Michael Brewer, Gary Halcomb, Darrell Ragland and Jason Parks. |
 Kelsie Dawn Trobaugh, age 17, of Portland, passed away March 20,
2010. She is survived by her mother, Kimberly Reagan Trobaugh of
Portland; father, David Trobaugh of White House; brothers, Zachary
Trobaugh of White House and Jeb Coe of Gamaliel, Ky.; nephew, Jesse Coe of
Gamaliel, Ky.; grandparents, Clarence and Nellie Trobaugh of Hermitage
Springs; several aunts and uncles. She is preceded in death by her
grandparents, J.T. Reagan and Betty Reagan York. Visitation is 4
p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, March 22, 2010, and 11 a.m., until 9 p.m.,
Tuesday. Funeral service is 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 24,
2010, at Portland First Baptist Church with Andrew Kirk
officiating. Additional visitation is at the church from 12 noon
until service time. Interment is at Halltown Cemetery. |
| Jessie Lera Tucker, age 89, of Hartsville, passed away February 10, 2010. She was born in Macon County, Tenn., on October 15, 1920, to the late James and Floretta ONeal. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thommy Tucker; sons, Larry Joe Tucker and Hillas Tucker; daughter, Carol Faye Tucker; grandson, Alvin Lee Clubbs, Jr.; granddaughter, Melissa Tucker. She is survived by her daughters, Felicia Clubbs of Portland, Geneva Litton of Burns, Joyce Mayes of Nashville, Kathy Tucker of Hartsville; sons, James Tucker of Springfield, Scotty Tucker of Portland, Roger Tucker of Hartsville, Randall Tucker of Portland; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren. Visitation is 12 noon until 8 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2010. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Harold Knight and David Harper officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. |
| Floyd Raymond Utley, age 44, of Portland passed away June 6, 2010, at the Medical Center at Franklin, Ky. He was born in Sumner County on September 22, 1965, to the late Lewis Truman and Vivian Riggsbee Utley. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Wesley Utley. He is survived by his daughter, Danielle Utley of White House; granddaughter, Kadin Shattles of White House; brother, Chad (Brenda) Utley of Portland. Visitation is 10:30 a.m., until 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at the funeral home. Graveside service is 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Searcy Cemetery. Pallbearers are Timmy Vanatta, Jeff McFarlin, Nick Tolli, Craig Trammel, Kenny Renfro and Robert Trammel. |
| Charles Franklin Wilkerson, age 87, of Portland, passed away January 30, 2010. He was born in Sumner County on October 10, 1922, to the late John Frank and Nancy Ray Wilkerson. Charles served in the the Navy from 1943 till 1946 and retired from the Air Force, having served during WW II, Korea, and Vietnam. He is survived by his nephews, Harold Mundy, Robert Lamberth, James Lamberth, Richard Lamberth, Bobby Jackson and Pat McCloud; nieces, Wilkie Sheppard, Linda Smith, Carline Humphries, Helen George, Lila George and Ruth Whitaker. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday. February 1, 2010. Masonic service is 7 p.m., Monday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Towe officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Full military honors will be rendered at the cemetery. Pallbearers are Mark Ragland, Jimmy Cook, Ray Whitaker, Jason Whitaker, Ralph Cook and Glenn Cook. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Jackson, Mike Lane, Lonnie Ray Whitaker, Paul Sheppard and Richard Lamberth. Memorial contributions may be made to Hollis Chapel General Baptist Church, 1344 Brandy Hollow Rd., Portland, TN 37148. |
| Joyce Pearson Williams, July 12, 1940-February 17, 2010,
lifelong resident of Portland, Tenn., passed away after a long and brave
battle with hemochromatosis and cancer. She was surrounded in death by
many of those who loved her. A beloved mother, grandmother, companion, and
friend, she was one of four children born to the late Earl and Winnie
Pearson and was the beloved wife of the late Charlie Williams. Joyce will forever be remembered by her children, Todd (Joy) Henson, Tim Henson, Katrina (Eric) LaRue, Tony (Jamie) Henson, and Chuck (Amber) Williams; step children, Wayne (Penny) Williams, Bobby (Andrea ) Williams and Tina Collins; siblings, Harold (Joan) Pearson, and Wanda (James) Barrow; and sweetheart, Bobby Lassiter. Joyce is also survived by 12 grandchildren and step-grandchildren as well as many other nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m, until 9 p.m., Friday, February 19, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Alex Jackson officiating. Interment is at Ebenezer Cemetery. Donations can be made in memory of Joyce Williams at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. |
 Noah Isaac Wilson, age 18, of Portland, passed away March 20, 2010.
He is survived by his parents, Phillip and Sheri Buttery Wilson of
Portland; sister, Lindsey Jo (Bryant) Coker of Knoxville; grandmother,
Betty Wilson Jones; step-grandfather, Duncan Jones; grandmother, Wanda
Buttery; grandparents, Paul and Moline Dillard. He is preceeded in death
by his grandfathers, Bud Wilson and Dennis Buttery. Visitation is 4 p.m.,
until 9 p.m., Monday, March 22, 2010, and 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday.
Funeral service is 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at
Portland First Baptist Church with Rick Stamps, Joyce Stark and
Bobby Reynolds officiating.
Additional visitation is at the church from 12 noon until service time.
Interment is at Halltown Cemetery. |
| Mary Taylor White, age 82, of Portland, passed away May 27, 2010, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was born in Sumner County on February 14, 1928. She is survived by her husband, Haron White; daughter, Jennifer (Bill) Carpenter; son, Robin Taylor White, all of Portland; grandchildren, Carly (Andre) Jones, Casey Carpenter, Dawn (Louis) Meadows, Amber (Andy) Arnold, Zachary (Kim) White; 11 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, John Lindsley. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Ruby Canida Taylor; sister, Sadie Lindsley; brother, Raymond Taylor. Visitation is 4:30 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, May 28, 2010, at the funeral home, and after 10 a.m., Saturday, at the church. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Gregory, Rev. Donald Taylor and Rev. Roger Gosnell officiating. Interment is at Ebenezer cemetery. Pallbearers are Zach White, Kenny Wayne Stephens, Bill Carpenter, Larry Joe Taylor, Richard White and Johnny Pirtle. |