www.tennessean.com THETENNESSEAN Monday, July 2, 2007 5B OBITUARIES PEPPER, Mary Age 68 of McMinnville. June 30, 2007. Service 3 Tuesday. HIGH FUNERAL HOME, (931) 473-2137 DAVIDSON, Iris Brown-Age 74. June 29, 2007.
Graveside 11 a.m. Tuesday, Middle TN Veterans Cem. HICKORY CHAPEL, 331-1952. BALE, Mary Age 91 of Nashville. June 29, 2007.
Services 3 p.m., today at SPRING HILL FUNERAL HOME, (615) 865-1101 (Spring CTll Funeral Cemetery DORTCH, Ruth White June 29, 2007. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. til 11:30 a.m., Monday at Christ the King Catholic Church with Funeral Mass to follow at 11:30 a.m. MARSHALL DONNELLY COMBS, 327-1111 GREENE, Julia Marie June 29, 2007. Born in Nashville, TN on December 17, 1922.
Preceded in death by her husband, Grover C. Greene and son, Gregory C. Greene. Survived by sons, Don Greene (Yvonne), Gil Greene, Chris Greene (Gwen) and Tony Greene; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren. She loved her family, dogs, beautiful flowers, birds and nature.
She was a sweet lady with a big heart. She was loved by all and we will miss her greatly. Visitation with the family will be Monday at Springhill Funeral Home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday at St.
Joseph's Catholic Church in Madison. Pallbearers will include nephews, Michael Gallagher, Charles Gallagher and Leonard Pogue, grandson, Jacob Greene and Glen Brons. SPRINGHILL FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY, (615) 865-1101 (Spring CTll Funeral Cemetery BERNTH, Ronald Springfield, TN on Friday June 29, 2007; he was 67. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr.
Bernth is survived by his wife, Linda Prange; daughters, Kim (John) Dobbs of Hueytown, AL and Katherine (Chris) Cooper of Leeds, UK; sons, Randall J. (Michelle) Bernth of Detroit, MI and Michael A. (Lori) Bernth of Redford, MI; sister, Sharon (Conrad) Hassa of Westland, MI; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Cole Garrett Funeral Home, 127 N.
Main Street, Goodlettsville and where funeral services will be conducted on Monday, July 2, 2007 at 11 a.m. with Dr. David Thompson, officiating. Cremation will follow. Those desiring may make contributions to the Serenity House, 102 Harris Street, Madison, TN 37115 or the Friendship House, 202 23rd Nashville, TN 37203.
COLE GARETT, (615) 859-5231. RAY, Russell Age 85. June 29, 2007. Services 1 p.m., Monday. WOODLAWN-ROESCH-PATTON FUNERAL HOME, (615) 383-4754 JORDAN, Frances "MeMaw" Age 83 of Mt.
Juliet. July 1, 2007. Services 11 a.m., Tuesday at MT. JULIET-SELLARS FUNERAL HOME, 758-5459 OWENS, Richard-Age 71 of Lebanon. June 29, 2007.
Visitation Tuesday from 10 a.m. til service time 11 a.m. JC HELLUM F.H., (615) 444-4558 SMITH, Margaret Age 78. Services 1 p.m., Tuesday at Adams Ave. Church of Christ.
PARTLOW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 444-7007 BELL, Lottie Partin Age 92 of Tracy City. June 30, 2007. Services 11 a.m., Tuesday. FOSTER LAY FUNERAL HOME, (931) 592-3691 MOSES, Benjamin L. "Ben" Age 25.
Died Saturday, June 30, 2007 near Durango, Colorado (Automobile Accident). Ben was a native of New Albany, IN, a 2000 graduate of Floyd Central High School and was a Sous Chef and server at the La Gallo Rosa Restaurant in Louisville, KY. He was also a former student at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN, and a resident and musician in the Nashville, TN area. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. He was preceded in death by his Granny, Irene Kisor.
Survivors include parents, Dale and Peggy Kisor Moses of Floyds Knobs, IN; brother, Nick Moses of New Albany, IN; grandmother, Dorothy Christian of Clarksville, IN. Funeral service will be held 12 noon, Friday, July 6, 2007 at the Kraft Funeral Chapel. Burial at Charlestown Cemetery in Charlestown, IN. Expressions of sympathy may go to the American Diabetes Association. Visitation will be Thursday, July 5, 2007 from 2-8 p.m.
at KRAFT FUNERAL SERVICE, 2776 Charlestown New Albany, IN, (812) 981-2410 TAYLOR, Wilma Jean-Of Chicage, IL; formerly of Nashville on Thursday June 28, 2007 at Season's Hospice House in Chicago; she was 76. Survived by her brother, Franklin Taylor; sisters, Mildred (Doug) Slater, Katherine Hardcastle and Dorothy Kirkpatrick; several other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Cole Garrett Funeral Home, 127 N. Main Goodlettsville, and where funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 11 a.m.
with Bro. Robert Sims, officiating. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. COLE GARRETT, (615) 859-5231.
UlAliM.ldlllAI In Loving Memory of Samuel H. Moorman July 2, 2004 Years seem to have a tendency as they transient so swiftly before we realize the time. Today three years ago, our Lord sent one of His death angels and summoned you to your Heavenly home. The absence of your love, your radiant smile, your distinct personality and your sense of humor left a void in the hearts of your wife, family members and friends. There's joy in knowing you are in a better place, but "until then when we all get SMARTT, Mellissa Age 43.
July 1, 2007. Service 2 p.m., Tuesday at JENNINGS AYERS, 820 S. Church Street, (615) 893-2422 WELLS, Sam Age 69. June 30, 2007. Service 3 p.m., today at FUNERAL HOME, (615) 383-4754 WESTFIELD, June 79 of Nashville.
June 29, 2007. Services 10 a.m., today at SPRING HILL FUNERAL HOME, (615) 865-1101 (Spring (ill Funeral Cemetery BRYANT, Willis-Of Pulaski. Memorial 6 p.m., Tuesday at Episcopal Church of the Messiah. WILLIAMS F.H., Columbia, (931) 388-2135 CHEATHAM, Margaret-Age 63 of Goodspring. June 30, 2007.
Services 10 a.m., Tuesday. CARR ERWIN, (931) 363-1533 GRUBBS, Margaret Age 92 of Pulaski. June 30, 2007. Services 11 a.m., Monday. BENNETT-MAY-GILES CO.
F.H., (931) 363-0828 HELTON, Billy-Age 73 of Pulaski. June 30, 2007. Services 2 p.m., Tuesday at Mars Hill Baptist Church. CARR ERWIN, (931) 363-1533 KINLAW, J.M.-Age 87 of Pulaski. July 1, 2007.
Vis. Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. til service 5:30 p.m. BENNETT-MAY-GILES CO. (931) 363-0828 HEAD, Mary D.
Age 102 of Petersburg. June 29, 2007. Services 2 p.m., Monday at Cane Creek C.O.C. GALLANT F.H., (931) 433-4511 HUBBARD, Edwin Eugene-Age 49 of Fayetteville. June 24, 2007.
Graveside 2 p.m., Tuesday at Lebanon Cem. HIGGINS F.H., (931)433-2544 KIMBROUGH, James "Sonny" Age 73 of Fayetteville. June 29, 2007. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m., Monday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Allen and Mildred (Smith) Kimbrough. He was retired from Huntland Furniture Company, serviced well water pumps and was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Clydia (Brooks) Kimbrough; one daughter, Deborah (Jerry) Kimrough-Red of AR; one son, Jimmy (Carla) Kimbrough of Fayetteville; three grandchildren, Amanda Kimbrough McRea of Fayetteville, Grace Kimbrough of AR and Patrick Kimbrough of Fayetteville; two great grandchildren, Chloe and Calli McRae; three sisters, Josephine Groce of Fayetteville, Rachel Kimbrough of Flintville and Julia Quick of Flintville; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by two sisters, Sandra Warren and Jane Simms. HIGGINS FUNERAL HOME, (931) 433-2544 PIERSON, Don-Age 73 Flintville.
June 30, 2007. Service 11 a.m. July 2, Flintville First Bapt. Ch. GALLANT FUNERAL HOME, (931)433-4511.
VINSON, Tommy Paul Age 53 of Lafayette. July 1, 2007. Service 10 a.m., Tuesday at ALEXANDER FUNERAL HOME, (615) 666-2189 MCKINZIE, Karen Matthews "Kay" Age 48 of Culleoka. June 30 2007. Services 10:30 a.m., Wed.
OAKES NICHOLS, (931) 388-4711 WOOD, Carman Age 53 of Columbia. June 30, 2007. Services 2 p.m., Tuesday at Carr Erwin, Pulaski. HERITAGE FHCS, (931) 840-4750 COLEMAN, Joanna Age 70 of Livingston. June 30, 2007.
Services 2 p.m., Tuesday. SPECK FUNERAL HOME, Livingston, (931) 823-1201 CRABTREE, Ronald 74 Livingston June 30, 2007. Service 2 p.m. Monday. SPECK FUNERAL HOME, LIVINGSTON, (931)823-1201.
MAGSBY, Vernest June 30, 2007. Survived by family and friends. Complete notice later. SMITH (615) 726-1476 SEARCY, Carl Hubbell-Age 73 of Nashville. June 29, 2007.
Service 11 a.m., Tuesday at WOODBINE HICKORY CHAPEL, (615) 331-1952 BELISLE, Juanita Herbison Age 84 of Pueblo, CO. Formerly of Dickson. Juanita was born July 26, 1922 to Ernest B. and Tina R. Dudley Harbison in Dickson, TN.
She was united in marriage to Claude Belisle on March 17, 1945 and later moved to Pueblo, CO in 1962. She passed away on June 27, 2007 in Pueblo, CO. Survived by her husband of 62 years, Claude Belisle of Pueblo, CO; sons, Harold (Joyce) Belisle of Beaverton, OR and Michael (Lyn) Belisle of San Antonio, TX; daughter, Teena (Allan) Pierce of Sterling, CO; brother, F. Wren Grace) Herbison of Lebanon, TN; sisters, Eloise (Raines) Miller of Gray, TN and Ernestine Huddleston of Sarasota, FL; four grandchildren. Her remains are in the care of Dickson Funeral Home where visitation will be Monday from 2-5 p.m.
Graveside Services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Red Mountain Youth Camp in Beulah, CO. DICKSON FUNERAL HOME, (615) 446-2313 OVERTON, Ewing Larkins Age 90 of Charlotte, TN. July 1, 2007 at NHC in Dickson. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 4 p.m.
from the Chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home in Dickson with Bro. Robert Cullom officiating. Visitation will be Monday, July 2, 2007 from 1 til 8 p.m. and Tuesday, 2 p.m. til time of service.
Place of rest will be in the Leech Cemetery. A native of Charlotte, TN. Son of the late Thomas Marshall and Eula Larkins Overton and a graduate of the Charlotte High School with honors. He served his country in the U.S. Navy for seven years having served in World War II.
A graduate of Spartan College of Aeronautical Engineering in Tulsa, OK with honors. A humble country boy at heart, he went on to accomplish a stellar career. He was a aeronautical engineer at McDonnell Douglass in St. Louis from 1956 to 1974. After retirement, he was hired as a contractconsultant strength engineer on the Space Shuttle at NASA.
His last project was at the age of 80 on the Stealth Bomber. An avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing at Jones' Creek, hunting, gardening and nature. We his family will remember him as a loyal and faithful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Keele Overton; his children, Nathan Overton of Dickson, Trudy Overton of Charlotte, Faye Clark and husband Frank of DeLand, FL, Sandy Springer and husband Fred of Franklin, Angela Elhammer and husband Ake of Kalamazoo, MI; five grandchildren, Mary Sweeney and husband Darrel of Ashland City, Nathan and Locke Springer, Erik and Ylva Elhammer; two great grandchildren, Jack and Patrick Sweeney; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas, Locke and Blucher Overton; sisters, Faustina Davis and Katybelle Williams.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to the Autism Society of Middle Tennessee for Jack Sweeney. For online condolences please go to TaylorSincel909.com. Services under the direction of the TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, (615) 446-2808 JOHNSON, Charles 78. Passed away on June 30, 2007. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Reva Johnson; his first wife, Maryellen Grove Johnson.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Lott Johnson; his children, Kerrie L. Witzel and Mark C. Johnson; his grandson, Kyle T. Witzel. Charlie served in the U.S.
Air Force and retired from Bell South and after 37 years. Services officiated by Dr. Harold L. Martin will be graveside at Woodlawn Cemetery on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203.
WOODLAWN-ROESCH-PATTON, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN, (615) 383-4754. A Dignity Memorial Provider YOUNG, James Alton Age 82 of Nashville, TN. Passed away at 3:40 a.m., Saturday, June 30, 2007. He was a retiree of GENESCO, where he was employed for over 30 years. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
He was a member of Christ Church on Old Hickory Boulevard where he served as Property Manager. Survivors include his wife, Jane Hardwick Young; daughter, Ann (Richard) Forbes of Williamson County; sons, Donald R. (Christine) Young of Nashville, David A. (Susanne) Young of Williamson County and Joseph H. (Beckye) Young of Norcross, Georgia; three sisters, Ruby Hughes of Nashville, Geraldine Robinson of Sparta and Eunice Clickner of Nashville; one brother, Earl Young of Cleveland, Ohio; seventeen grandchildren, Mariah Daly, Holly Girdler, Chris Forbes, Jim Forbes, Warner Young, Janie Young, Benjamin Young, Daniel Young, Jacob Young, Hannah Young, Jonathan Young, Ben Young, Chase Young, Chelsea Young, Jennifer Reinhardt, Amie Reinhardt and Bobby Reinhardt; three great grand children.
He was preceded in death by parents, McKinley Young and Amanda Driver Young of Sparta, TN; daughter, Carol Denise Young; brothers, Lewis Young, Clayton Young; sisters, Viola Young and Naomi Bowlin. Visitation Monday, July 2, 2007 at Christ Church, 15354 Old Hickory Nashville. Services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at Christ Church. Reverends L.H. Hardwick and Dan Scott will officiate.
Burial will be in Harpeth Hills Cemetery immediately following the ceremony. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Leukemia Research Foundation. HARPETH HILLS, 9090 Hwy. 100, Nashville TN, (615) 646-9292 www.harpethhills.com BELL, Nancy Pauline Elrod "Polly" Age 93 of Murfrees-boro. Saturday, June 30, 2007.
She is survived by her son, Dr. Bryan Bell and his wife Dee of Murfreesboro; daughter, Bonnie Bell Manson and her husband Jeff Hopper of Nashville; her grandchildren, Richard Compton Bell II (Melanie), Breanna Lee Bell (Melissa Crim) and James Edward Manson Jr. (Andrea); five great grandchildren, Caroline, Joanna, Victoria, Dylan and Eli. Visitation with the family will be 4-7 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Father John Oliver officiating.
Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. WOODFIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (615) 893-5151 BICE, George L. Age 74 of White House. June 30, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Karen R.
Bice; sons, Rex (Wanda) Bice and Rodney (Lori) Bice; daughters, Rosie Gilmore, Rhonda (Glen) Richardson, Robin Asberry, Crystal (Paul Jr.) Binkley and Ashley Bice; brother, Tommy Bice; sister, Iola Pace both of Ft. Wayne IN; eleven grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Monday, July 2, 2007 at White House Church of Christ with Bro. Vick Pruitt, Dr. Allen Walker, Tommy Jackson and Sonny Gibson officiating.
Interment White House Church of Christ Cemetery. For those desiring, donations may be made to White House Christian Academy, 205 Spring Street, White House, TN 37188. COLE GARRETT FUNERAL HOME, White House, (615) 672-3936 CROFT, Nellie June Age 88. July 1, 2007. Visitation Tuesday, 12 noon til service 1 p.m.
HENDERSONVILLE FUNERAL HOME, (615) 824-3855 MCMILLIAN, Sharon-Age 61, Hendersonville. June 29, 2007. Visitation Monday 4-8 Service 1p.m. Tues July 3 FAMILY HERITAGE FH, 452-7115. PENNINGTON, Norma Helen Age 74.
June 30, 2007. Service 1 p.m., Tuesday. HIGH FUNERAL HOME, (931) 473-2137 HUFF, Mrs. Bessie Mai Johnson Age 92 of Franklin, TN. June 30, 2007.
Member of Franklin Primitive Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Douglas E. Huff; daughter, Nellie Huff; brothers, Jesse Lee and Thomas Johnson; sister, Minnie Pearl "Tiny" Johnson Broadway. Survived by daughter, Polly McCampbell; uncle, Bowman Perkins; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home with Elders J.B.
Fentress and William Baird officiating. Interment Burwood Cemetery. Active Pallbearers: Troy Broadway, Claude Hillenbrand, Billy Johnson Albert Mitchell, Jimmy Waller and Darrell Wiley. Honorary Pallbearers: Bodie and Joey Andrews, Joe and Roy Barnhill, Jason Johnson, Bernice Martin, Charlie Huff and Bob Wiley III. Visitation starts 2 p.m., Monday at WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, (615) SNELL, Wesley James-Age 42, Nashville.
June 26, 2007. Reflections of Life. Wesley was born to Lorenzy and Gloria Williams Snell, on October 8, 1964 in Nashville, TN. He was educated and graduated from Father Ryan High School where he played football and was known to be friendly to all with whom he came in contact. He attended the University of Tennessee at Martin.
He professed Christ as his Lord at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church at age 21 under the pastorate of Reverend Elijah McGhee. He later joined Locust Ridge Primitive Baptist Church and attended there for a time until he felt moved to come back home to Gordon Memorial to be with his dad and family. He worked along side his dad, Bro. Lorenzy Snell, with the Love in Action Ministry, meeting regulary on Saturdays at the church to feed and provide clothing to the homeless. Wesley enjoyed and cherished family and friends.
He was intent upon raising well his only begotten son, Wesley Snell, Jr. with the love of a father. He was devoted to Little Wesley's progress and lifestyle as an upstanding young man. His devotion to his parents was evidenced by his constant time and attention rendered to them daily. He was warm hearted and always had an encouraging and positive word for everyone who came across his path.
He loved talking to people. Everybody who knew Wesley has a "Wesley Story" to tell. He had a lasting impact on people! For over 20 years, Wesley worked at the Tennessean as a supervisor. He considered his employees and colleagues as his extended family. He enjoyed his job and would often work holidays to allow his staff to spend time with their families.
Even when off work, he would always call in to check to make sure that all was well in his department. He was truly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving son, Wesley James Snell, parents, Lorenzy and Gloria Williams Snell; sister, Angela (Roderick) Glatt; niece, Jaimie Glatt; nephew, Roderick J. Glatt II; grandmother, Nannie Collier Snell; great aunts, Christine Dalton, Roberta Ligon, Springfield, TN; aunts, Barbara (Joe) Holder, Delores Richardson, Sallie Williams, Ridgetop, TN, and Josephine Williams; uncles, Shearon (Denise) Williams and Roger (Gloria) Williams; a host of cousins; other relatives and friends; the mother of his son, Monica Jones and devoted friend, Jimmy Williams. Viewing will be Monday 12-7 p.m.
at Terrell Broady Funeral Home, 3855 Clarksville Pike, visitation will be Tuesday 11 -12 Noon with Homegoing Celebration to follow at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church, 2334 Herman Street, Pastor Daniel Hayes, Eulogist. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. TERRELL BROADY FUNERAL HOME (615) 244-4755. together, 7 wife, I T'V Teresa I 1 and the '(? Moorman Family ll will always VI cherish your jfi. 1 memory.
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