2007 Obituaries

2007 Obituaries

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Rev. Raymond Eugene (Buck) Adcock, age 84, of Bethpage, Tenn., passed away on July 11, 2007, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Effie Eden Adcock of Bethpage; son, Gary (Bonnie) Adcock of Bethpage; daughter, Jean Adcock of Bethpage; grandsons, Trevor (Kendra) Adcock, Nathan (Susan) Adcock, Troy (Kelly) Adcock, Griff (Mary Alice) Akins; sisters, Margaret Robertson of Bethpage, Beatrice Carter of Westmoreland, Sara Escue of Bethpage, Judy Hughs of Bethpage, Faye Johnson of Westmoreland, Norris Hammock of Westmoreland; brothers, Kenneth Adcock of Bethpage, Aaron Adcock of Westmoreland; great-grandchildren, Cody, Austin, Madyn, Emmitt, and Katie. He was preceded in death his father, Lewis Adcock; mother, O’Nora Thompson Adcock; brother, Leonard Adcock. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, July 12, 2007, and 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, July 13, 2007. Funeral services from Rev. Adcock will be 11 a.m., Saturday, July 14, 2007, at Eulia General Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Scruggs and Guthrie Gregory officiating. Interment will be in Eulia Cemetery. Rev. Adcock was a 3rd Degree Mason with the Bethpage Masonic Lodge. A Masonic Service will be Friday July 13 at 7 p.m. He was World War II Veteran and he retired from Texas Boot Factory. Rev. Adcock professed a faith in Christ on July 16, 1950, at the Leath’s Chapel Methodist Church. He joined Eulia General Baptist Church December 11, 1955. He was called to preach in 1954. He preached his first sermon at Eulia on the first Sunday in September of 1959. He was ordained in 1963 at Pleasant Grove Church in Kentucky. He helped establish the Bethpage General Baptist Church.

William "Bill" Black, age 82, of Bethpage, Tenn., passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Mary East Black of Lafayette; daughter, Phyllis A. P. Morton of Westmoreland; sons, William L. (Marie) Black, Jr., of Gallatin, Baker N. “Buzz” Black of Bethpage; brother, John P. (Celia) Black of Bethpage; step-daughters, Linda (Louie) Hewitt, Sandra (Don) Rhoads, Tammy (Jeff) Robinson and Angela Meador, all of Lafayette; step-sons, Randy, Mike, Tim and Barry East, Tony (Laurie), Jeff (Clara) and Scott (Pam) East, all of Lafayette, 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; 3 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Garlan Neil Black; mother, Iva May Landeau Black; spouse, Elizabeth Hill Black; sisters, Gladys Maxine Black and Iva Mildred Foster; brothers, Dr. Henry Ray Black and Garlan Neil Black, Jr. Visitation will be from 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, September 26, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, and 10 a.m., until service time on Friday. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Friday, September 28, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Rev. George Reed officiating. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park. A Masonic service will be conducted Thursday evening at 7 p.m., by the Trammell Lodge #436.

Mary Anna Boren, age 74, of Westmoreland, passed away on September 4, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, James Carline Boren of Westmoreland; daughters, Nancy Dodson of Westmoreland, Phylis Graves of Westmoreland, Debbie Hite of Westmoreland, Connie Hall of Bethpage, Linda Livesay of Houston, Tex.; sisters, Jane Reed of Westmoreland, Erma Wright of Whiteland, Ind.; brothers, Bobby Perry of Indianapolis, Ind., Junior Perry of Westmoreland, Gerald Perry of Westmoreland; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Morris Perry; mother, Clara Viola Mandrell Perry; sister, Ruth Harris. Visitation will be from 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, and 9 a.m., until service time on Friday. Funeral services for Mrs. Boren will be at 11 a.m., Friday, September 7, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Emergy and Eugene May officiating. Interment will be in Rippy Cemetery.

Earl Dean Bradley, age 72, of Bethpage, passed away on October 20, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Ruby M. Bradley; daughter, Vickie (Shawn) Fennell of Bethpage; son, Steve Bradley of Westmoreland; grandchildren, Heather Fennell and Zack Fennell of Bethpage, Conner Bradley and Dylan Sherrell of Westmoreland; brothers, Jessie (Mattie) Bradley of Gallatin, Hollis (Billie) Bradley of Lafayette, Toby Bradley of Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Bradley; mother, Vera Jent Bradley. Visitation will be 2 p.m., until 7 p.m., Sunday, October 21, 2007, 1 p.m., until 7 p.m., Monday, and 9 a.m., until service time on Tuesday. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Don Curtis and Bro. Walter Andrews officiating. Interment will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens in Gallatin. Pallbearers: Spencer Carter, Tim Lemon, Ricky Bradley, Kenny Jared, Stacye Williams, Kory Williams, Keith Bradley, Chris Templeton. Honorary pallbearers: W. C. Johns, Dr. William & Mrs. Frances Massey.

Nancy Lee Brawner, age 63, of Westmoreland, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Brawner was employed with Bosch Manufacturing. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Brawner of Westmoreland; son, Joseph Adam Brawner of Westmoreland; daughter, Virginia Brawner Williams of Westmoreland; grandchildren, Jason Williams, Christina Brawner, Lucas Williams and Mathew Williams; sister, Ruth Jinright of Louisville, Ky., Betty Campbell of New Taswell, Tenn., Wanda Miller of Portland; brothers Ray Taylor and Barney Taylor of Westmoreland, Bill Taylor of Clarksville, Gordon Taylor of Gallatin. Visitation will be 12 noon until 9 p.m., Friday, March 9, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, and 10 a.m., until funeral time on Sunday. Funeral services for Mrs. Brawner will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 11, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Harold Anderson and Bro. Ed Ferrell officiating. Interment will be in Siloam Cemetery.

Henry Lee Brown, age 60, of Westmoreland, passed away at his residence on August 13, 2007. He is survived by his son, John Brown of Westmoreland; daughter, Sarah Brown of Portland; brother, William Carrol Brown of Portland; granddaughter, Savana Brown of Portland. He was preceded in death by his father, Willard J. Brown; mother, Nellie D. Brow. Visitation will be 12 noon until service time on Thursday. Funeral services will be 6 p.m., Thursday, August 16, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Terrell Somerville officiating. Interment will be at 3 p.m., Friday, August 17, 2007, at Crestview Memorial Park in Gallatin. Mr. Brown was a Vietnam War veteran. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Alive Hospice.

Carl Edward Bull, age 66, of Westmoreland, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Veula Bull of Westmoreland; son, James Bull of Westmoreland; daughter, Elaine (Joe) Johnson of Westmoreland; brothers, Junior Bull of Bethpage, Johnny Bull of Scottsville, Ky.; sisters, Adelle Allen of Gainesboro, Ivory Allen of Gainesboro, Christine Wiley of Cookeville, JoAnn Dishman of Bethpage; grandchildren, Nick Roth, Aja Roth, Austin Bull, Shelby Bull. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, March 22, 2007, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday. Funeral services for Mr. Bull will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 24, 2007, From The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with interment in Dodson Branch Cemetery. Mr. Bull retired from Sumner County Resource Authority.

Jessie Charles Butler, age 79, of Castalian Springs, Tenn., passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2007, at his residence. Mr. Butler was a

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Marine Veteran and a former construction worker. He is survived by his wife, Mary Agnes Butler of Castalian Springs; sons, Robert (Donna) Butler, Wayne Butler of Castalian Springs, and Tony (Kathy) Tucker of Westmoreland; daughters, Sue (Robert) Presley of Gallatin, Vickie (Billy) Kemp of Bethpage, Rhonda Lynn Butler of Houston, Tex.; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, April 16, 2007, and 9 a.m., until service time on Tuesday. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. W.T. Spears and Bro. Guthrie Gregory officiating. Interment will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens in Gallatin. Active pallbearers will be Ricky Apple, Gary Apple, Matthew Slatton, Jessie Butler, Robert Butler II, Michael Leath.

Jerry Wayne Caldwell, age 76, of Westmoreland, passed away on March 18, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his brother, Jim Caldwell; sister, Jean Caldwell of Indianapolis, Ind. Visitation will be from 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, 2007, and 8 a.m., until service time on Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Willie Leduc officiating. Interment will be at Caldwell Cemetery.

Helen Louise Walker Cantrell, age 83, of Westmoreland, Tenn., passed away on July 29, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her son, Randy Cantrell of Westmoreland; long-time companion, Howard Donald Munday of Westmoreland; 12 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great grandchildren; 4 great-great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Luther Cantrell; father, Odell Walker; mother, Rowena Blythe Walker; sons, Larry and Lanny Cantrell; grandchildren, William Anthony, Donita Faye and Robert Anthony Cantrell. Visitation will be Monday, July 30, 2007, from 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2007, from 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., and Wednesday, August 1, 2007, from 10 a.m., until service time. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Eugene May and Bro. Tony Mandrell officiating. Interment will be at Rock Bridge Cemetery.

James Allen (Jimmy) Carr, age 72, of Westmoreland, passed away on October 8, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Myra Jean Rippy Carr of Westmoreland; sons, Rodney (Lisa) Carr of Westmoreland, Devin Carr of Hermitage; daughter, Kim (Barry) Frye of Westmoreland; mother-in-law, Mayme Rippy of Westmoreland; grandchildren, Ashley and Lucas Carr, Hillary and Chandler Frye, all of Westmoreland; great grandson, Hunter Thompson of Westmoreland; brother-in-law, Jerry (Paulette) Rippy of Gallatin; uncle, Earl Henson of Bethpage; aunts, Linda Stubblefield and Marjorie Rhoades, both of Bethpage. He was preceded in death by his son, Richard Allen Carr; father, Dewey Carr; mother, Erma Henson Carr. Visitation will be from 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2007, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, October 10, 2007. Funeral services for Mr. Carr will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 11, 2007, from Providence General Baptist Church with Bro. Rick Duffer and Bro. Doyle Farris officiating. Interment will be in Eulia Cemetery. Pallbearers: Cecil Farris, Earnest Black, Jack Bradley, Randell Prock, Wendell Akins and Danny Hammock. Honorary pallbearers: Chandler Frye, Lucas Carr, Mark Stubblefield and Eric Stubblefield. Mr. Carr worked for over 30 years at Perilli-Armstrong Rubber Co., and he was a member of Providence General Baptist Church.

Clyde Dee Roger Carter, age 63, of Florence, Ala., passed away on April 24, 2007, at his residence. He was the son of the late Dee and Lillie Mosley Carter. He is survived by his son, Lee Carter of Nashville; daughters, Mary Berryman of Florence Ala., and Jennifer Carter of Nashville; sister, Margaret Carver of Nashville; 4 grandchildren. Graveside services will be Friday, April 27, 2007, at Rippy Cemetery in Westmoreland.

Lallie Mae McDole Cates, age 74, of Westmoreland, passed away on December 7, 2007. She is survived by her son, Roger Cates of Westmoreland; daughters, Elaine Cates and Nancy Gourley, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; brother, Bud McDole of Westmoreland; 3 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Almer and Zella Key McDole; husband, Jimmy Carlton Cates. Visitation will be 7 p.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, December 8, 2007, and 8 a.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday, December 10, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Willie Leduc officiating. Interment will be in Siloam Cemetery. Pallbearers: David Wilkerson, Mike McDole, A.C. Gourley, Cody Gourley and Todd Cates.

Johnny Owen Clark, age 68, of Westmoreland, passed away March 14, 2007, at his residence. He is survived by his daughter, Donna Darcel of Indianapolis, Ind. Private funeral services for Mr. Clark have been held. Mr. Clark was the owner of Clark’s Market in the Providence Community, Westmoreland.

Lucille Douglas Clark, age 75, of Westmoreland, passed away November 17, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Odell Clark of Westmoreland; son, Nathan Clark of Westmoreland ; nephew and niece, Tony and Debra Douglas of Westmoreland. She was preceded in death by her father, Luther Douglas; mother, Amy Graves Douglas; daughter, Shirley Clark; brothers, Freelie Douglas and Odell Douglas. Visitation will be 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, November 19, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, and 9 a.m., until service time on Wednesday. Funeral services for Mrs. Clark will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 21, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Eugene Mays and Bro. Gene Heath officiating. Interment will be in Rippy Cemetery. She was a housewife.

Roy “Henry” Cline, age 88, of Westmoreland, passed away on October 23, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Cline; mother, Effie Taylor Cline; wife, Dixie Cline; brothers, James, Delbert, William and Ossie Cline; sisters, Sadie Cline, Zelma Cline Graves and Alma Cline Perry. Visitation will be from 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, and 10 a.m., until service time on Friday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, October 26, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Eugene May and Bro. Randy Andrews officiating. Interment will be in Rippy Cemetery. Pallbearers: Kenneth May, Bobby Cline, Bucky May, Bruce Cline, Brian May, Kyle May and Darrel Cline; honorary pallbearers: Terry Graves and Mike Poland. Henry was a member of the Mission Church.

Freddie Glen Coley, age 72, of Bethpage, Tenn., passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Carter Coley; sons, Tony Glenn Coley of Bethpage, Timmy Allen Coley of Portland, Tracy Dale Coley of Gallatin, and Daniel Wayne Coley of Portland; daughters, Terry K. Sullivan of Hendersonville, Tammy Gail Coley of Hartsville; brother, Billy Joe Coley of Westmoreland; sisters, Roberta Creasy of Westmoreland, Alice Apple of Westmoreland, Nancy Williams of Westmoreland, and Patsy Nauman of Westmoreland; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 12 noon until 9 p.m., Thursday, May 24, 2007, 10 a.m. until 9 p.m., Friday, and until service time on Saturday. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 2007, from the Lakeside Church, Westmoreland, Tenn., with Bro. Leon Graves and Bro. Glenn Creasy officiating. Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his sons and grandsons. Mr. Coley attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Westmoreland.

Freddie O. Cook, Sr., age 68, of Bethpage, Tenn., passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Mr. Cook retired from Ratliff Trucking Co. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Betty Cook of Westmoreland; sons, Freddie Cook, Jr., L.E. (Junebug) Freeman; daughter, Melissa L. Moore; 5 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2007, 9 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2070, and 9 a.m., until service time on Saturday. Memorial Services for Mr. Cook will be 11 a.m., Saturday, February 17, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Heitt and Bro. Jimmy Creekmore officiating. Interment will be in Bradley Cemetery.

Georgia Reeves Maggart Cornwell, formerly of Westmoreland, died February 13, 2007, at her residence in Columbus, Georgia, after an extended illness. She is the daughter of the late Ellis T. and Zela Moncrief Maggart.

Reeves graduated from Middle Tennessee State Teachers College, aka Middle Tennessee State University. Reeves was a member of the Eastern Star for more than fifty years. She was an accomplished pianist and played for the Westmoreland United Methodist Church where she had been a member since childhood and she also played for the Oak Grove United Methodist Church. But her profession in life was a school teacher at Westmoreland where she was highly respected by the students, parents and colleagues alike.

Reeves was married to Cyrus Simmons until his death in 1975. After his death, she married Cary Cornwell. Reeves retired from the Sumner County Board of Education, and she and Cary traveled extensively until his passing. She moved to Columbus, Georgia, to be close to her family after the onset of her illness, where she resided until death.

Reeves is survived by a nephew, William T. Maggart, Jr. of Phenix City, Alabama, and a niece, Elizabeth Genevose of Lomita, California. Honorary Pallbearer is Bob Bowden and Active Pallbearers are Jim Williams, Charles Isham, Dana Bonner, Jay Bowden, Harry Law and David Seay with Rev. George Reed and Rev. Larry Burke officiating.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m., to 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2007, at Woodard Funeral Home in Westmoreland, Tenn. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2007, from the Westmoreland United Methodist Church, Westmoreland, and interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the church in memory of Georgia Reeves Cornwell. Woodard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Hillis Ray Creasy, age 64, of Hartsville, Tenn., passed away on July 22, 2007, at Trousdale Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Slayton Creasy of Gallatin, Tenn., sons, Johnny Ray Creasy of Adolphus, Ky., and Jimmy Allen Creasy of Hartsville; daughters, Phyllis Susan Humes of Gallatin, and Anna Joan Lawhorn of Portland; sister, Carol Sue Ausbrooks of Scottsville, Ky.; 13 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, J. W. Creasy; mother, Ruby Juanita Blankenship; sister, Janice Creasy Carter; grandchild, Jordan Matthew Creasy. Visitation will be from 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, July 23, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 pm., Tuesday, July 24, 2007, and 10 a.m., until service time on Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Drennon and Bro. Ronnie Delk, Jr. officiating. Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mr. Creasy retired from General Electric Company.

John Silas Creasy, Jr., age 77, of Westmoreland, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2007, at the Westmoreland Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas & Delia Burnley Creasy, and a grandson, Caleb Troutt. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Parrish Creasy; son, John Frank (Tyla) Creasy; daughters, Deanna (Blake) Henderson and Paula (Mark) Troutt; and grandchildren, Ren Creasy, McKayla Troutt, and John-Heath Creasy, all of Westmoreland. He was born July 11, 1929, in Westmoreland at the home of his grandparents, John Franklin and Nolie Angel Creasy. A 1948 graduate of Westmoreland High School, he served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict as a Flight Engineer on a B-29. After service, he began a 13-year stint with the Standard Register Company, traveling extensively through its southeast territory as its senior Customer Service Representative. In 1967, he changed careers and began working with the US Postal Service as a rural mail carrier in Westmoreland, retiring from this position in 1994. He was also the owner of Dunroamin’ Farms, where he raised and sold registered Angus cattle. He was a member of the Westmoreland Church of Christ and a 50-year member of the Trammel Masonic Lodge in Westmoreland. Visitation will be 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, March 23, 2007, and 10 a.m., until service time on Saturday. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m., Saturday, March 24, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with interment following in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Montra Denning, age 89, of Nashville, formerly of Westmoreland, passed away December 15, 2007. She is survived by her sons, Robert (Judy) Denning of Nashville, Phillip Denning of Joplin, Mo.; daughters, Betty (John) Webb of Nashville, Patricia (Bill) Cunningham of Cleveland, O., Mary Denning of Cleveland, O.; daughter-in-law, Mary Sue Denning of Westmoreland; sister, Evelyn Mandrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Howard Denning; parents, Joe and Ida Davis Keen; sons, Billy Joe and James Denning. There is no visitation scheduled. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at Fairfield Cemetery with Br. Larry Emery officiating. Mrs. Denning was a member of the Fairfield United Methodist Church.

Barbara Dickerson, age 69, of Old Highway 31E, Westmoreland, passed away on January 29, 2007, at the University Medical Center in Lebanon, Tenn. She is survived by son, Ricky Dickerson of Westmoreland; daughter, Judy Farley of Westmoreland, 3 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, January 31, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2007, and 10 a.m., until service time on Friday. Funeral services will be Friday, February 2, 2007, at 2 p.m., from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Wayne Keen and Bro. Brandon McCoy officiating. Interment will be in Eulia Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Corey Case, Nick Hall, Spencer Young, Mike Gregory, Chris Dickerson, and Randy Ritchie. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Blanton Calvert and Mike Kittrell. Mrs. Dickerson was a Charter Member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.

Joseph William Diehl, age 59, of the Siloam Community, Westmoreland, Tenn., passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Mr. Diehl was a disabled Vietnam Veteran. He is survived by a son, Joseph William Diehl III, of Pennsylvania; a daughter, Jo Marie Diehl of Pennsylvania; a sister, Carol Lamay of New York; a step-brother, John Diehl of New York; and by 5 grandchildren. There are no services planned.

Verna Marie Fleming, age 83, of Bethpage, passed away November 13, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her daughters, Doris and Scott Rippy of Bethpage, Glenda and Eddie Newport of Gallatin; sister, Sue Leath of Westmoreland, Norma Trisler of Mooresville, Ind.; brothers, Billy Brown, E. C. Brown, Raymond Rippy and James Rippy all of Indianapolis, Ind.; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Rippy; mother, Nellie Angel Rippy; husband, Earl B. Fleming; brother, Junior Brown; sister, Mary Elizabeth Carter. Visitation will be 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, and 10 a.m., until service time on Friday. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, November 16, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Mays and Bro. Tim McCaleb officiating. Interment will be in Sherron Cemetery. Pallbearers: Nicky Ray Booker, Jr., Derrick Bandy, Dustin Bandy, Kyle Rippy, Jordan Rippy, and Harold Carter. Honorary Pallbearers: Caleb Yankee, Keith Staggs, Braden Hill, Andrew Crudup, Reagan Hill and Dylan Rippy. Mrs. Fleming was a member of Hozanna Church. Through much prayer, Mrs. Fleming was very instrumental in the organization and success of Amazing Grace Ministries. She retired from General Electric. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Amazing Grace Ministries.

Dale James Gillette, age 64, of Lafayette, Tenn., passed away November 20, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Watson; mother, Alta LaForce. Mr. Gillette was born in Syracuse, New York. He was a United States Navy War Veteran. A memorial service for Mr. Gillette will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 25, 2007, at First Assembly of God on Akersville Rd., Lafayette, Tenn., with Rev. John R Barnes officiating.

Jesse Austin Gilliam, age 75, of Adolphus, Ky., passed away December 28, 2007, at Veterans Hospital in Nashville. He is survived by his son, James Gilliam of Gallatin; daughters, Sharon Taylor of Carmel, Ind., Rosemary Hunt of Adolphus, Ky., Elizabeth Gilliam of Adolphus, Ky.; 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvie Gilliam; mother, Ruth Hawkins Gilliam; sons, Jesse Gilliam, Jr., and Jackie Gilliam. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 9 p.., Saturday, December 29, 2007, and 10 a.m., until service time on Sunday. Funeral services for Mr. Gilliam will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 30, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Wix, Bro. Edward Ferrell and Bro. Ronnie Reece officiating. Interment will be in Carter's Tabernacle Cemetery. Pallbearers are Davey Wilson, John Wilson, Ronnie Reece, James “Red” Rollin, Murphy Fleeman and Steve Eurton. Honorary pallbearers are David Anderson and Buck Anderson. Mr. Gilliam was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Lafayette, Tenn., and he retired from Carter Cabinet Company.

Alfred O. Graves, age 87, of Westmoreland, passed away October 6, 2007, at his residence. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie O. Graves; mother, Grace Gilliam Graves; brothers, Gilbert, Carl D., Joe Lovin and Edward Graves; sisters, Christine Douglas, Josephine Quackenbush, Alline McCormick. Visitation will be 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, October 8, 2007, 9 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, and 9 a.m., until service time on Wednesday. Funeral services for Mr. Graves will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 10, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home. Interment will be in Roberts Tabernacle Cemetery. Pallbearers: Freddie Brinton, Larry Graves, Sammy Graves, rob Lamb, Kevin Price, Allen Schoppenhorft.

Flossie Mai Gregory, age 91, of Westmoreland, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Gregory was employed with Bosch Manufacturing. She is survived by her sons, William R. Gregory of Westmoreland, Charles Gregory of Indiana; grandchildren, Darlene Filson, Kathy Davis, Jeannie Scruggs of Westmoreland, Charlotte Gregory and Jeff Gregory of Indiana; 7 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, March 11, 2007, and 9 a.m., until service time on Monday. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Monday, March 12, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Garrison officiating. Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery.

Deborah Darlene Gregory, age 48, of Westmoreland, passed away Friday, May 4, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, R.B. Gregory of Westmoreland; father, Edward Choate of Gallatin; mother, Mary Burgett Choate of Gallatin; sons, Kerry Kirby of Castalian Springs, Tommy Kirby of Bethpage; stepson, Ronnie Gregory of Durham, N.C.; stepdaughter, Wanda Gregory of Carthage; brothers, Randy Choate of Portland, Kevin Choate of Portland; four grandchildren. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, May 5, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, and 10 a.m., until service time on Monday. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Brent Turner officiating. Interment will be at Bushes Chapel Cemetery.

Lynn Russell Gregory, age 61, of Westmoreland, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Florine Gregory; sons, Steven Gregory of Westmoreland and
Bobby Gregory of Mitchellville; brothers, Donald Gregory of Westmoreland, R. B. Gregory of Westmoreland, Bruce Gregory of Westmoreland, Jackie Gregory of Adolphus, Ky., Roger Gregory of Westmoreland, Larry Gregory of Westmoreland; sisters, Eva Summers of Westmoreland, Joyce Haugh of Springfield, Betty Summers of Westmoreland, Othliea Gregory of Gallatin, Pam Smith of Gallatin; 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Lynn Gregory. Visitation will be 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, March 5, 2007. Funeral Services for Mr. Gregory will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Gene Dame officiating. Interment will be at Bethlehem Cemetery, Springfield, Tenn.

William Douglas Gregory, age 83, of Westmoreland, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Gregory of Westmoreland; sons, Larry Gregory of High Point, N.C., Ronald Gregory of Westmoreland; grandchildren, Mindy Rudolph of Clarksville, Tenn., Jason Gregory of Nashville, Brian Gregory Of Honolulu, Hawaii; sister, Anna Lois Wix of Gallatin. Mr. Gregory was a 50-year member of Trammell Masonic Lodge 436, he served in the US Army during WW II, and he was a deacon at Garretts Creek General Baptist Church. He retired from Genesco with 36 years of service. There will be a Masonic service conducted at 7 p.m., Friday, March 9, 2007, at the funeral home. Visitation will be from 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, March 8, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, March 9, 2007, and 10 a.m., until service time on Saturday. Funeral services will be 3 p.m., Saturday, March 10, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Guthrie Gregory and Bro. Phil Rogers officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

William Rufus Gregory, age 68, of Westmoreland, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Joyce A. Troutt Gregory; daughters, Darlene Filson, Kathy Davis, and Jennie Scruggs, all of Westmoreland; brother, Charles Gregory of Indianapolis, Ind., 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, March 24, 2007, 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., on Sunday, and 8 a.m., until service time on Monday. Funeral services for Mr. Gregory will be at 11 a.m., Monday, March, 26, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Garrison officiating. Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Randell Scruggs, Tracey Davis, Johnathan Clark, Timmy Coley, David Coker, Cody Adams.

J. D. Hammock, age 71, of Westmoreland, passed away at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his father, Virgil Hammock of Westmoreland; brother, Bobby Hammock of Westmoreland; sisters, Barbara Perry of Bethpage, Virginia Ruth Brazel of Gallatin, Myrtle Bell of Bethpage, Alline Hunter of Westmoreland, and Linda McGuffey of Portland. He is preceded in death by his mother, Era Mai Law; sisters, Brenda Roberson and Donna Hammock. Visitation will be from 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2007, and from 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday. Funeral services for Mr. Hammock will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 14, 2007, at Providence General Baptist Church with Bro. Ricky Duffer officiating. Interment will be at Siloam Cemetery.

Helen L. Jent Harrison, age 85, of Westmoreland, passed away November 22, 2007, at her residence. She is survived by her sons, James (April Whitting) Harrison of Westmoreland, Jack Randell (Debra) Harrison of Buffalo Valley, Tenn., Terry Lee (Vickie Gregory) Harrison of Westmoreland, Douglas Ray (Peggy Wheat) Harrison of Westmoreland; daughter, Linda Ann Huffines Key of Westmoreland; brothers, James Jent of Westmoreland, Sammy Jent of Westmoreland; daughter-in-law, Deborah Miles Harrison; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Ruther Thomas Jent; mother, Mande Pearl Wix Jent; husband, Jack Lovell Harrison; son, Charles Harrison; brothers, Bobby, Thomas and Gordon Jent. Visitation will be 12 noon until 9 p.m., Friday, November 23, 2007, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., on Saturday. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Sunday, November 25, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Dale flowers officiating. Interment will be in Pike Cemetery. Mrs. Harrison was a member of Westmoreland Church of Christ.

Fred M. Hawkins, age 88, of Indianapolis, Ind. (formerly of Westmoreland), passed away December 4, 2007. He is survived by his brother, James Luther Hawkins of Gallatin; sister, Mildred Risk of Indianapolis; one nephew and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lattice Hawkins; son, Harold W. Hawkins. Funeral services will be 6 p.m., Thursday, December 6, 2007, from Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center, Indianapolis, Ind. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 3 p.m., Saturday, December 8, 2007, at Woodard Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, December 8, 2007, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Westmoreland. Mr. Hawkins worked at General Motors Truck and Bus for over 30 years and retired in 1981. He was a member of the United Auto Workers Union.

Linda Gail Herald, age 62, of Westmoreland, passed away October 9, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her son, Anthony Herald (Renee) of Westmoreland; daughter, Pam Brown (Lanny) of Bethpage; grandchildren, Adam Herald (Ashley) of Westmoreland, Dustin Farris (Amy) of Westmoreland, Nicki Herald of Westmoreland, Tabbatha Abell of Westmoreland, Alyssa Farris of Westmoreland; great grandchildren, Austin Farris, Logan Abell both of Westmoreland; brothers, Ronald Gross, Larry Gross, Ricky Gross all of Westmoreland; sister, Sue Ferguson of Westmoreland; father of children, Bennie Herald of Westmoreland; son-in-law, Darrell Farris of Westmoreland; best friend, JoAnn Love of Westmoreland. She was preceded in death by her father, James Gross; mother, Nina Pearl White Gross; daughter, Sharon Farris; brother, Wayne Gross. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, October 10, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, and 9 a.m., until service time on Friday. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, October 12, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Interment in New Hope Cemetery. Ms. Herald retired from the Sumner County Board of Education as a Westmoreland Elementary custodian.

Charlie Neal Harrison, age 64, of Westmoreland, passed away on July 31, 2007, at his residence. He is survived by his son, Jonathon (Sandi) Harrison of Westmoreland; daughters, Martha (Andy) Alexander of Red Boiling Springs, Jenanne (Marty) Chandler of Hendersonville, Joy (Jerry) Dean of Portland, Jackie (Mike) Easterly of Lebanon; sisters: Ester Gregory of Gallatin, Effie Edens of Hendersonville; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Harrison; mother: Annie Novella Escue Harrison; wife, Frances Sue Harrison. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 1, 2997, from 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, August 2, 2007, from 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., and Friday from 10 a.m., until service time. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, August 3, 2007, from New Hope Church with Bro. Johnny Carver officiating. Interment will be at New Hope Cemetery. Mr. Harrison was a Westmoreland City Councilman, a former Mayor of Westmoreland, and he retired from Fleetwood Homes.

James Forrest Harrison, age 79, of Eagle Drive, Westmoreland, passed away on January 17, 2007, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Frances Harrison of Westmoreland; son, Roger Harrison of Westmoreland; daughters, Wanda Dobbs of Gallatin, Carol Cline of Westmoreland; 6 grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, January 18, 2007, from 12 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, January 19, 2007, from 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., and Saturday, January 20, 2007, from 9 a.m., until 11 a.m. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, January 20, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home, with Bro. Wayne Keen and Bro. Jimmy Cushionberry officiating. Interment will be in Eulia Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Jason Cline, Curt Cline, Clay Harrison, Mike Troutt, Tim Williams, Ronald Troutt, Tracy Williams, and Corey Williams. Honorary Pallbearers will be Freddy Fuqua, Kelly Stone, Carl Gregory, Donnie Lewis, Roy Thompson, and Junior Gregory.

Bill Henson, age 68, of Hershel Lyles Rd., Westmoreland, passed away on January 23, 2007, in Portland. He is survived by aunts, Mae Taylor and Minnie Allen; cousin, Junior Taylor; step-children, Michael Graves and Denise Creasey; caregiver, Christel Darlene Wiseman. Visitation will be 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, January 25, 2007. Funeral services will be Friday, January 26, 2007, at 2:00 p.m., from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. James Sadler and Rev. Kenneth Gregory officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Bryan Graves, Bruce Graves, Kellie Taylor, Mitch Borders, Brandon Borders, and Ronnie Presley. Mr. Henson retired from the Sumner County Highway Department.

James Harrell Herndon, age 77, of Gallatin, Tenn., formerly of Murray, Ky., passed away Monday, August 6, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his daughter, Gail (Doyle) Farris of Gallatin; sisters, Eva Orr and Mary Wells, both of Murray, Ky.; brothers, Max and Bobby Herndon, both of Murray, Ky.; grandchildren, Matthew and Lindsey Farris. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Herndon; mother, Bertha Knight Herndon; wife, Juanita Phillips Herndon. Visitation will be 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, August 6, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, August 7, 2007, at Woodard Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Herndon will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, August 8, 2007, from Glenndell Road Church of Christ, Murray, Ky., with Bro. John Dale Officiating. Interment will be in Murray City Cemetery, Murray, Ky.

Coach Bobby Allen Hopkins, age 70, of Westmoreland, died on June 15, 2007, at Centennial Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Gretna Smith Hopkins of Westmoreland; step-sons, Bobby Scott (Diane) Smith of Watertown, Tenn., Michael Christopher Smith of Whiteville, Tenn.; step-grandchildren, Brittany, Blake and Tiffany Smith; sister-in-law, Glenda Hopkins of Lynnville, Tenn.; special friends, Carley Cunningham and Trish; several nieces and nephews; and three generations of Westmoreland school children. He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Hopkins; mother, Thelma Burgess; son, Jeffery Allen Hopkins; brother, Billy Hopkins. Visitation will be from 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, June 16, 2007, from 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, June 17, 2007, and until service time on Monday. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Doyle Farris, Floyd Farris and Randy Wells officiating. Interment will be in Mars Hill Cemetery, Lynnville, Tenn. Pallbearers will be Darrin Hopkins, Steven Hopkins, Brian Keith, Steve Johns, Junior Clark and Ricky Troutt.

Bobby moved to Westmoreland just after attending Middle Tennessee State University, and he became the first football and basketball coach at Westmoreland. His career lasted until 1989 when he left basketball, but he continued teaching until he retired in 1992. He was an avid fisherman and leaves behind many fishing buddies in Westmoreland.

Emma Jean Howell, age 75, of Indianapolis, Ind., passed away March 13, 2007. She is survived by her husband, James Howell; and daughter, Teresa Lynn Denny, both of Indianapolis, Ind.. Ms. Howell is the daughter of the late David Davenport and Prudie Harrsion Davenport. She was laid to rest in the Haysville Cemetery, Scottsville, Ky., with a private graveside service on March 18, 2007.

John F. Huard, age 72, of Westmoreland, formerly of Chicago, Ill., passed away on Monday, February 12, 2007, at his residence. Mr. Huard retired from Peoples Gas & Light Company. He also served in the United States Army in Alaska. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Surma Huard of Westmoreland; son, Alan Huard of St. Joseph, Mich.; daughters, Debbie (Earl) Banfield of Houston, Tex., Roslyn Ellis of Bethpage; sister-in-law, Ruth Huard; grandchildren, Carly Gorski of Canton, Mich., Rebecca Ellis of Bethpage; nephew, Jerry Huard; niece, Kathleen Huard. Visitation will be 6 p.m., until service time on Friday. Memorial Services for Mr. Huard will be 7 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2007, at The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home.

Bobby Gene Huntsman, age 67, of Gallatin, passed away February 23, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by sons, Bobby Wayne (Tina) Huntsman of Westmoreland, Harold Gene (Jennie) Huntsman of Lafayette, Larry Joe (Annetriss) Huntsman of Lafayette, Johnny Lee (Melinda) Huntsman of Lafayette, Frankie Allen (Miranda) Huntsman of Westmoreland; daughters, Katherine Renee (Otis) Workman of Lafayette, Lori Ann (Jerry) Stubblefield of Bethpage, Tonya Jane (Mike) Woodard; brothers, Douglas Huntsman of Westmoreland, Kenneth Huntsman of Gallatin; sisters, Mary Collins of Westmoreland, Ruby Presley of Westmoreland, Rebecca Bandy of Westmoreland; 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2007, 10 .m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, and 10 a.m., until service time on Monday. Funeral services for Mr. Huntsman will be 1 p.m., Monday, February 26, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Hagan and Bro. Roger Bandy officiating. Interment will be at New Hope Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers: Shane Huntsman, Tyler Huntsman and Logan Stubblefield. Active Pallbearers: David Huntsman, Timothy Huntsman, Keith Huntsman, Josh Huntsman, Curtis Workman and Cody Stubblefield.

Jack Glendal Johnson, age 79, of Westmoreland, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Eaton Johnson; son, Steve Johnson of Kokomo, Ind.; daughter, Karen Bitner of Kokomo, Ind.; mother, Simmie Moore of Sharpesville, Ind.; sisters, Doris Tays of Greensboro, Ind., Rosie Clayton of Clarksville, Tenn., Anna Wilson of Noblesville, Ind., Linda Edmunson of Stillwater, Okla.; brothers, Bedford Johnson, Jr., of Sharpesville, Ind., Jim Johnson of Westmoreland, Lester Johnson of Greensboro, Ind., Carlie Johnson of Columbus, Ind., Harlie Johnson of Sheraton, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, George Bedford Johnson; son, Gary Johnson; daughter, Marlene Jarvis; and brother, Elmer Johnson. Visitation will be Friday, June 29, 2007, from 5 p.m., until 8 p.m., Saturday, June 30, 2007, from 10 a.m., until 8 p.m., and Sunday, July 1, 2007, from 10 a.m., until service time. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 1, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro Don Key and Bro. Willie Leduc officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mr. Johnson served in the U.S. Army and fought in the Korean War.

Mrs. Ruby Lou (Betty) Johnson, age 65, of Whitleyville, Tenn., passed away February 5, 2007, at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Johnson of Whitleyville, Tenn.; sons, Randy Alexander of Scottsville, Ky., and Anthony Alexander of Willette, Tenn.; daughters, Melinda Huntsman of Lafayette, Tenn., and Melissa Ferguson of Westmoreland; brother, Ricky Johns of Lafayette; sisters, Thelma Gammons of Lafayette, and Shirley Maynard of Goodlettsville; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2007, and 10 a.m., until service time on Wednesday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 7, 2007, at The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Dowell Case officiating. Interment will be in Eulia Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Anthony Alexander, Randy Alexander, Michael Howser, Jarred Howser, and Jonathan Alexander.

L. E. Keen, age 84, of Westmoreland, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at Lebanon Health and Rehabilitation Center. He is survived by his son, Donald (Janet) Keen of Westmoreland; daughters, Joanna (Gary) Stanley of Mt. Juliet, Anita (Mike) Lyles of Mt. Juliet; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, March 16, 2007. Funeral services for Mr. Keen will be 10 a.m., Saturday, March 17, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home. Interment will be in Pleasant grove Cemetery in Westmoreland. Mr. Keen was a long time merchant in the Turners Station Community, retired from Ford Glass Plant and was a WWII veteran.

William "Bud" Cordell Kelley, age 70, of Westmoreland, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Y. Caudill Kelley of Westmoreland; daughters, Jackie (Tim) Eaton of Westmoreland, Cheryl Casteel of Lafayette; grandchildren, Lynn (Wayne) Taylor of Lafayette, Brandon (Holly) Clark of Westmoreland, Brent (Becca) Clark of Lafayette, Audra Hodges of Gallatin; sister, Mazel Reeves of Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his father, James Monroe Kelley; mother, Janie Graham Kelley; daughter, Sue Peterson. Visitation will be 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, October 12, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, and 10 a.m., until service time on Sunday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, October 14, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Leroy Crouch officiating. Interment will be in Caldwell Cemetery.

Jimmie Cleo Kelton, age 75, of Westmoreland, Tenn., passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2007, at Westmoreland Care & Rehabilitation Center. Survived by husband, Raymond Hall Kelton of Westmoreland; son, Ed Raymond (Cindy) Kelton of Lafayette; daughters, Nancy Cleo (Bobby) Houston of Murfreesboro; Lula Ann (Billy) Binion Westmoreland; brother, James Alford of Springfield; sister, Ozell Willis of Hendersonville, Wilma Jean Alford of Murfreesboro, Helen Alford of Woodbury, Dorothy Hicks of Florida, Charlene McCormick of Smyrna, Connie Ayers of Nashville; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 2007, at 1 p.m., from the Chapel of Woodward Funeral Home. Interment in Sumner Memorial Gardens in Gallatin.

Ivy Lee Spears Kemp, age 85, of Bethpage, Tenn., passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2007, at Gallatin Health Care. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Troutt of Bethpage; sons, Jackie Kemp of Lenior City, Tenn., Billy, Odie and Mark Kemp of Bethpage, Raymond and Dan Kemp of Gallatin, Eddie Kemp of Dover, Tenn.; brother, Odie Spears of Westmoreland; sister, Mamie Butler of Hendersonville; 26 grand-children; 38 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Harris Daniel Spears; mother, Estell Thompson Spears; husband, Prentice Kemp; sons, Paul and Charles Kemp; brother, Ed Spears. Visitation will be 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, September 30, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, October 1, 2007, and 9 a.m., until service time on Tuesday. Funeral services for Mrs. Kemp will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Rev. Leon Graves officiating. Interment will be in Bethpage Lower Cemetery.

Gladys Lambert, age 82, of Westmoreland, passed away October 16, 2007, at her residence. She is survived by her daughters, Regina Sturm of Bethpage, Brenda Meador (Roger) of Lafayette, Kathy Cherry (Dickey) of Lebanon; grandchildren, Tracy White of Westmoreland, Tammy Sullivan of Westmoreland, John Miller of Lebanon, Lori Sullivan of Rocky Mound, Chris Meador of Lafayette, Troy Alexander of Westmoreland; brothers, Doug Curtis (Juanita) of Westmoreland, Don Curtis (Alice) of Rocky Mound. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Curtis; mother, Amanda Curtis; husband, John Douglas Lambert. Visitation will be from 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, October 17, 2007, 10 a.m., until 11:30 a.m., Thursday. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Thursday, October 18, 2007, at Siloam Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Doug Curtis and Bro. Don Curtis officiating. Pallbearers: Tracy White, John Miller, Troy Alexander, Chris Meador, Mike Curtis and Kenny Curtis. Honorary Pallbearers: Eric Graves, Chad Lambert and Marty Curtis.

James Ray Law, age 59, of Chesapeake, Va., formerly of Westmoreland, passed away on January 15, 2007, at Chesapeake General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Herald Law of Chesapeake, Va.; son, Bryant Law of Virginia Beach, Va.; granddaughter, Chyna Law of Virginia Beach, Va. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 17, 2007, from 9 a.m., until service time. Funeral service will be Wednesday, January 17, 2007, at The Chapel of Woodward Funeral Home, with Bro. Jerry Wix officiating. Active pallbearers will be Benny Herald, Larry Gross, Jr., Ronald Gross, Anthony Herald, Bryant Law, Larry Gross, Sr. Adam Herald, Rodney Gross. Honorary pallbearers will be Dustin Farris.

Sharon Elise Leath, age 45, of Westmoreland, passed away December 30, 2007. She is survived by sons, Matthew Swallows of Monroe, Tenn., Kyle Leath of Westmoreland; father, Woody Lynn Reagan of Monroe, Tenn.; mother, Bernice Daniels Freeman of Monroe; step-father, Lester Freeman of Monroe; sister, Shelia Lancaster of Monroe; grandchildren, Clay and Eli Swallows of Monroe; Fiance, Doug Morgan of Westmoreland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregg Steven Leath; nephew, Tyler Lancaster; grandparents, George and Lucy Daniels, Columbus and Quannie Garrett; grandfather, Thurman Reagan. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, January 1, 2008, and 10 a.m., until service time on Wednesday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2008, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Sloan and Shelia Lancaster officiating. Interment will be in Eulia Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Carr, Doug Morgan, Zachary White, Lester Freeman, David Lancaster and Perry Morgan. Mrs. Leath was a member of the Eulia General Baptist Church. She formerly worked at Fred’s Pharmacy in Westmoreland as a pharmacy technician.

Dewey Wayne Martin, age 51, of Lafayette, Tenn., passed away on October 2, 2007, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Nell Dombek Martin of Lafayette; sons, Dewey Martin, Jr., of Nashville, Dewayne Martin of Nashville; step sons, Mathew Parker of Lafayette, Robbie Gammon of Lafayette; step daughters, Annie Cote of Nashville, Sarah Williams of Murfreesboro; brother, Robert Martin of White House; 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Martin; mother, Dollie Martin. Visitation will be from 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2007, and 9 a.m., until service time on Wednesday. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home, with Bro. Tony Day officiating. Interment will be in Shrum Cemetery. Pallbearers: Terry Gribbins, Leo Faulkner, Randy Wilkerson, Tommy Duncan, Donnie Pruitt and Gary Dombek. Honorary pallbearers: Lafayette New Hope Group.

Hollis D. McCormick, age 63, of Westmoreland, passed away December 11, 2007. He is survived by several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe D. and Orene Morris McCormick. Visitation will be 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 11, 2007, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., on Wednesday. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, December 13, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Andrews officiating. Interment will be in Forest Chapel Cemetery.

Preston Newberry, Jr., age 66, of Westmoreland, passed away June 21, 2007, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Freeman Newberry of Westmoreland; daughters, Sis (Danny) Denton of Westmoreland, and Stephanie (Ricky) Hammock of Benton, Ky.; sister, Marie Sneed of Whitleyville, Tenn.; 5 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 4 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Preston Newberry, Sr., and his mother, Alma Draper Newberry. Visitation will be from 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, June 23, 2007, and 10 a.m., until service time on Sunday, June 24, 2007. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, June 24, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. O'Neal Huffines officiating. Interment will be in Anderson & Son Memorial Park, Lafayette, Tenn. Mr. Newberry was a member of Beech Grove Church of Christ. He was a life long farmer, and he worked at Fleetwood Homes.

Ruby Lee Carney Newman, age 92, of Red Boiling Springs, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at The Palace Nursing Home. She was born on December 29, 1914, in Castalian Springs, Tenn.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Paul W. Newman (1994), mother, Hattie Lee Maynard Carney; father, John Luther Carney, Sr.; brother, Woodrow Carney; and sisters-in-law, Mrs. Woodrow (Birdie Burton) Carney and Mrs. John Luther (Jewel Smith) Carney, Jr.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Wayne and Jewel Richardson Newman; a grandson, Kevin Andrew Newman; a granddaughter, Kelly Dianne Newman (Lee) Loyd; great-grandsons, Dylan Lee Loyd and Colton Wayne Loyd, all of Lafayette, Tenn.; a great granddaughter, Taylor Marie Newman of Trussville, Ala; brothers, Thomas (Beulah Martin) Carney of Columbia, S.C., and John Luther Carney Jr., of Jacksonville, Fla.

She attended Barthelia School and Hartsville High School in Trousdale County. She worked in Nashville at Loveman’s and Cain-Sloan Department Stores. She was a member of the Hendersonville Church of Christ for many years and later attended Lafayette Church of Christ until her health began to fail a few years ago.

Services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, May 24, 2007, at Woodard Funeral Home in Westmoreland, Tenn., with interment in the Hermitage Memorial Gardens, Hermitage, Tenn.

Jewell Dean Sullivan Ragland, age 74, of Westmoreland, passed away Friday, February 28, 2007, at Gallatin Health Care. She is survived by her mother, Naomi White of Lafayette; brothers, Woodson White and James (Jamup) White of Gallatin, Ricky White of Lafayette, Billy Sullivan of Hartsville; sisters, Patricia Brooks of Westmoreland, Kathy Sullivan of Hermitage, Carol Carr and Wilma Ballou of Hartsville. Visitation will be from 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, March 1, 2007, 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, and 8 a.m., until service time on Saturday. Funeral services for Mrs. Ragland will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 3, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. James Lawson and Bro Greg Dunham officiating. Interment will be at Eulia Cemetery. Active pallbearers: Tracy, Brian & Jason White, Jim Bob Ross, Brandon & Brady Troutt.

Duane Keith Riddle, age 54, of King Robert Lane, Westmoreland, passed away on January 21, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Joe Riddle of Westmoreland; son, Gary Duane Riddle of Woodbury; daughter, Martha Frances Nicely of Millboro, Virginia; father, Horace Bubba Riddle of Joelton; sisters, Connie Reed of Gallatin and Helen Williams of Greenbrier; 6 grandchildren. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, January 22, 2007, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2007. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at 11:00 a.m., at the Providence General Baptist Church with Bro. Ricky Duffer and Bro. Daryl Braswell officiating. Interment will be at Providence Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Ricky Brindley, Chad Bowman, Scott Williams, Shawn Knott, Johnny Kubchar, Paul Douglas, Mike Stanley, and Scott Reese.

Herbert Leon Sadler, age 72, of Westmoreland, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his son, Everette Sadler of Gallatin, Tenn.; daughters, Gena Wright of Bethpage, Tenn., and Daphne Brock of Sparta, Tenn.; brothers, Lewis Buck Sadler, James Sadler, Wayne Sadler, all of Bethpage, Tenn., David Sadler and Billy Sadler, both of Westmoreland; sister, Frances Sadler of Bethpage; grandchildren,
Justin and Joshua Sadler, Jay, John Allen, Emma and Anna Wright, and Jonathon and Jordan Brock. He was preceded in death by his father, Ellis Sadler; his mother, Lillie Mae Escue Sadler; and brothers Herbert and Robert Sadler. Visitation will be from 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, June 22, 2007, and Saturday from 9 a.m., until service time. Funeral services will be 4 p.m., Saturday, June 23, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Ricky Duffer officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Mr. Sadler worked at Crescent Manufacturing and was a long time farmer.

Louis Glenn (Buck) Sadler, age 73, of Bethpage, Tenn., passed away on August 17, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived his brothers, James and Wayne Sadler of Bethpage, Billy and David Sadler of Westmoreland; sister, Frances Sadler of Bethpage. He was preceded in death by his father, Ellis Sadler; mother, Lillie Mae Escue Sadler; brothers, Robert and Herbert Sadler. Visitation will be Sunday, August 19, 2007, from 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., and Monday from 10 a.m., until service time. Funeral services will be Monday, August 20, 2007, at 2 p.m., from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Duffer officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Bethpage.

Harriett G. Sanders, age 68, of Nashville, Tenn., formerly of Westmoreland, passed away November 17, 2007, at Alive Hospice Madison Campus. She is survived by her husband, Dale M. Sanders, Sr., of Nashville; daughter, Michelle Cox of Ashland City, Tenn.; sons, Dale Sanders, Jr., and Darrell Sanders, both of Nashville ; sisters, Sue Burgett of Gallatin, Peggy Joyce Slayton of Westmoreland; 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Homer Gray Lee; mother, Marguerite Massey Lee; daughter, Patricia Sanders. Visitation will be 12 noon until 9 p.m., Monday, November 19, 2007, and 10 a.m., until service time on Tuesday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Barry Browning officiating. Interment will be in Drury Cemetery in Lafayette, Tenn. Mrs. Sanders retired from First Builders in Nashville.

Patricia Mae Scott, age 60, of Austin Peay Highway, Westmoreland, passed away on January 22, 2007, at her residence. She is survived by her daughter, Christina Troutt; son-in-law, Burt Troutt; grandchildren, Cassie Scott, Joshua Legg, Gidget Leonard, Caleb Legg, Abby Troutt, Annie Troutt, Beau Troutt, Christopher Troutt, Wilson Troutt, Jeremy Troutt, Kim Musgrave, and Emily Templeton; great-grandchildren, Jacob, David, Ryan, Emma, Ian, Nevaeh, and Cameron. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 23, 2007, from 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., and Wednesday, January 24, 2007, from 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., at Woodard Funeral Home. Additional visitation will be Thursday, January 25, 2007, from 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., at Frank & Wright Funeral Home in Flora, Ill., and also Friday, January 26, 2007, from 9 .m., until service time. Funeral services will be Friday, January 26, 2007, at 11:00 a.m., from Frank & Wright Funeral Home in Flora, Ill., with Bro. Ed Daughtry officiating. Interment will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery.

Eliza Larunia Simons, age 88, of Westmoreland, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2007, at Westmoreland Care and Rehabilitation. She is survived by her son, Gobel Simons and wife Sharon of Westmoreland; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Effie Hall. She was married to the late Garlin Audean Simons for 61 years before his passing. She was also preceded in death by her son, Kendall Simons; sisters, Zelma Miller, Donnie Harrison and Gladys Harrison; and brothers, Luther and Garland Hall. Visitation will be 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., on Saturday, and Sunday until service time. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Sunday, May 27, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Guthrie Gregory officiating. Interment will be in Eulia Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Hall, Jim Hall, Billy Ray Simons, Gary Simons and Cody Simons.

George Wilford Sloan, age 80, of Westmoreland, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2007, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Sloan, of Westmoreland; daughter, Lisa Smith, of Westmoreland; grandchildren, Jamie Sloan, Ashley Morris and Dallas Smith; great-grandchildren, Jerica Sloan and Caleb Presley; sister, Agnes Sloan. Visitation will be from 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, February 24, 2007, and 11 a.m., until service time on Saturday. Memorial services for Mr. Sloan will be 6 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Willie Leduc officiating. Mr. Sloan was a retired construction worker, and he served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Ruby Nell Stafford, age 75, of Bethpage, passed away October 5, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her son, Roger Dale Stafford of Bethpage; sisters, Mabel Pryor of Castalian Springs, Janie Stafford of Westmoreland, Gail Odom of Bethpage, Anna Dishman of Bethpage; brothers, Sonny Tayse of Gallatin, Mabry Tayse of Wisconsin; grandchildren, Amy (Tobin) Segrist, April Hunter, Angie (Bobby) Scruggs, Dewayne (Linda) Stafford, William Stafford, Melissa (Kris) Ford, Dennis (Suzanne) Stafford, Bobby (Tammie) Stafford, Jessie (Jonathan) Thurman; 18 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Stafford ; father, Milton Lee Tayse; mother, Delilah Mayberry Tayse; brothers, James Tayse, Ed Tayse, and Frank Tayse; sisters, Margaret Mouser, Zephie Yates, and Carol Tayse. Visitation will be from 12 noon until 9 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2007, 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, and 9 a.m., until service time on Monday. Funeral Services for Mrs. Stafford will be 11 a.m., Monday, October 8, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home. Interment will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens.

Zelda Mae Stewart, age 94 of Westmoreland, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2007, at her residence. She is survived by her cousins, Elwood Durham of Gallatin, Mildred Shull of Indiana, Brian and Charlene Borgman of Louisville, Ky.; dear friends, Billy and Bobbie Slayton of Westmoreland; special little friend, Sara Crowder of Bethpage; a host of step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and step great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe A. Tuttle; mother, Ella Durham Tuttle; husband, Charlie Stewart; sister, Annis Tuttle. Visitation will be from 7 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, October 12, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, and 10 a.m., until service time on Sunday. Funeral services for Mrs. Stewart will be 11 a.m., Sunday, October 14, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Sloan officiating. Interment will be in Caldwell Cemetery. Mrs. Stewart retired from Genesco.

Oma Dell Troutt, age 85, of Bethpage, passed away December 31, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Homer Ray Troutt of Bethpage; sons, David Troutt and Jeff Troutt, both of Bethpage; daughters, Mona Langford of Gallatin, and Sue Dillard of Portland; brother, James Carter of Gallatin; sister, Katie Lowery of Gallatin; 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Emma Sullivan Carter; son, Michael R. Troutt; brothers, Harry, Paul Jr., Barney and George “Mutt” Carter; sister, Rosie Ferguson. Visitation will be 6 p.m., until 9 p.m, Tuesday, January 1, 2008, and 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, January 3, 2008, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Clayton Hall and Bro. Ray Lauffenburger officiating. Interment will be in Forest Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers: Travis Bush, Jeremy Troutt, Brandon Troutt, Brady Troutt, Nigel Dillard and Bubba Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers: Harold Akins and Eaton Crawford. Mrs. Troutt retired from the Eaton Corporation, and she was a member of Providence General Baptist Church.

Bobby Tuttle, age 82, of Westmoreland, Tenn., passed away on July 14, 2007, at his residence. His is survived by his wife, Ivy Ruth Hammock Tuttle of Westmoreland; sons, Ricky Tuttle of Westmoreland, Tony Tuttle of Westmoreland; step-sons, Buddy (Deanna) Goodrum of Bethpage, Donnie (Laciey) Goodrum of Westmoreland; step-daughters, Wanda Tuttle of Westmoreland, Phyllis (Joe) Bennett of Gallatin; brother, Frank Tuttle of Westmoreland; sister, Betty Carter of Westmoreland; 14 grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 8 step-great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Tuttle; mother, Ivy Carter; step-mother, Rachel Anderson ; daugher, Linda Bonds; brothers, Dennis and Bill Tuttle. Visitation will be from 4 p.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, July 15, 2007, and 10 a.m., until service time on Monday. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, July 16, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodward Funeral Home with Bro. Guthrie Gregory and Bro. Clinton Davenport officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mr. Bob Tuttle is retired from the TN State Hwy Dept.

Early Ray Ward, age 75, of Bethpage, Tenn., passed away on July 7, 2007, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Mary Catherine Ware of Bethpage; sons and daughters-in-law, William Ray "Bill" and Nancy Ward and Tony and Pam Owen, all of Bethpage; brother, Clayton Eugene Ward of Haywood Valley, Calif.; sister, Lois Carter of Summerville, Ga.; grandchildren, Brandon Owen, Kyle Owen and Eric Kemp. He was preceded in death by his father, John Howard Ware; mother, Lucy Debter Ward; brothers, James Howard, Royce and J.T. Ward; sisters, Perlie Faye Ward and Margaret Krocket. Visitation will be 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, July 8, 2007, and 10 a.m., until service time on Monday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m.,. Monday, July 9, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Dillman, Bro. Joe Thompson and Bro. Tommy Brummitt officiating. Interment will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens in Gallatin, Tenn.

Dorothy Coker Wireman, age 70, of Westmoreland, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her son, Michael Mason of Westmoreland; brother, Robert Coker of Lafayette. Visitation will be 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., on Saturday, and 10 a.m., until service time on Sunday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, December 16, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home. Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery.

Melvin Woodall, age 59, of Franklin, Ky. (formerly of Portland, Tenn.), passed away October 29, 2007, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Woodall of Franklin, Ky.; daughters: Christy Sago (Joe Taylor) of Shelbyville, Tenn., Melinda Jenkins of Winchester, Tenn.; son, Melvin (Sarah) Woodall, Jr. of Portland; step-son, Donald Givens of Franklin, Ky.; sister, Frances McCray of Westmoreland; son-in-law, Dan Hicks of Westmoreland; grandchildren, Misty and Joshua Sago of Shelbyville, Tenn., Dylan, Gary and Randy Sanders of Winchester, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his father, Odell Woodall; mother, Leona Groves Woodall. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, October 30, 2007, and 10 a.m., until service time on Wednesday. Funeral services will be 3 p.m., Wednesday, October 31, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Ford and Bro. Hank Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Fairfield Cemetery. Pallbearers: Joe Taylor, Dan Hicks, Terry Vaughn Sr., Joshua Vaughn, Terry Vaughn, Jr. and Nathaniel Vaughn. Melvin was a member of Living Hope Baptist Church.

Eld. Hugh Edward Woodard, Sr., age 81, of Russellville, Ky. (formerly of Westmoreland) passed away December 2, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Erma Lee Woodard of Russellville, Ky.; sons, Ricky W. (Judy) Woodard of Westmoreland, Larry (Josie) Woodard of Lexington, Ky.; daughters, Joyce (Bill) Smith of Gallatin, Linda (Calvin) Collins of Gallatin, Doris (Ed) Smith of Bethpage, Janice Stinson of Lebanon, Karen (Chubby) Simons of Westmoreland; step-sons, Alton (Jill) Knight of Hendersonville, Troy (Dorian) Knight of Florence, S.C., Gordon (Jamie) Knight of Carthage, Tenn.; brothers, C.C. (Bonnie) Woodard of Bethpage, Charles (Ruth) Woodard of Westmoreland, Glenn (Geraldine) Woodard of Apopka, Fla.; 21 grandchildren, 19 step-grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 14 step-great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil C. Woodard; mother, Nirma Dickens Woodard; first wife, Nellie Ogeal Smallwood Woodard; son, Hugh E. “Buddy” Woodard, Jr.; sister, Alberta Griffin; granddaughter, Holly Fran Woodard. Visitation will be 12 noon until 9 p.m., Monday, December 3, 2007, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, and 10 a.m., until service time on Wednesday. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2007, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Randell Belcher and Bro. Jeff Brown officiating. Interment will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: All of the grandsons. Eld. Woodard was a Missionary Baptist Minister for over 50 years. He retired from Yellow Freight Lines.

Wanda Lee Ziegler, age 77, of Westmoreland, passed away at her residence on January 26, 2007. She is survived by her daughter, Jo Ellen Woodard of Westmoreland; grandchildren, Phillip Woodard of Westmoreland, Kevin Woodard of Westmoreland, Karay Woodard of Westmoreland; great-grandchildren, Kailan Woodard and Landon Woodard. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie Elmo Sutton & Pauline Bundy Sutton; and one daughter, Sue Ward. Graveside services for Mrs. Ziegler will be at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2007, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Westmoreland.

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