2009 Obituary Archives

Bonnie L. Addington, age 47, of Portland, TN, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at Medical Center of Franklin, Franklin, Simpson, KY. She was born March 22, 1962, in Columbia, Marion, MS. She was the daughter of Louie and Ruby (May) Pittman. Louie is deceased. She was married to James D. Addington. She was a housewife. She is survived by her husband, James D. Addington of Portland, TN; mother, Ruby Pittman of Portland, TN; daughter, Amber Polk of Hattiesburg, MS; son, Brad Miller of Hattiesburg, MS; sisters, Patsy P. Carr of Portland, TN, Lois L. Dyess of Jeff Davis Co., MS, Margaret E. Pittman of Lumberton, MS; brothers, Gary Wayne Pittman of Purvis, MS, Paul Pittman of Lumberton, MS; 4 grandchildren, Savannah, Blake, Riley and Joel. Visitations are 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday; and Friday after 10:00 a.m. until service at the Portland Funeral Chapel.  Religious service is at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 1, 2010, at the Portland Funeral Chapel, with Bro. Clint Barnes officiating. Interment is at Fairfield Cemetery, Westmoreland, TN.
Ivie Deasy Ausbrooks, age 89, of Portland, TN, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center, Gallatin, Sumner, TN. She was born October 15, 1920 in Portland, Sumner, TN. She was the daughter of Mack Gary Perdue and Amie Lee (Hobdy), both deceased. She was retired as secretary from Eli Lilly and Co. She is survived by her sisters, Maxine Owens of Franklin, IN, Wilma Reeder of Greenwood, IN, Ann Richardson of Clarksville, TN, Glenda Lynch of Dallas, GA; brother, Billy Perdue of Russell Springs, KY; several step children; several step grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Visitation is 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Portland Funeral Chapel. Religious service is at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Portland Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rusty Hills officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery, Portland, TN.
Dorothy B. Belcher, age 80, of Portland, TN, passed away August 27, 2009, at her residence in Portland, Sumner, TN. She was born in Henderson, Vance, North Carolina, on September 3, 1928. She had been a nurse attendant. She is survived by her daughters, Leslie Kirkham of Springfield, TN, Clara Whitfield of Portland, TN, Linda Hargis of Portland, TN, Anita Carr of Portland, TN; sons, Robert Parton of Edgefield, N.C., Nelson Nance of N.J.; 30 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Visitations are 12 noon until 9:00 p.m. Friday, August 28,2009, and after 8 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 2009,  at Portland Funeral Chapel. Religious Service is 2 p.m., Saturday, August 29, 2009, at Portland Funeral Chapel, Portland, TN., with Bro. Bobby Reynolds officiating. Interment is at Spring Hill Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Road, Nashville, TN.
David 'Dave' Scott Bergman, age 38, of Oak Grove, passed away July 17, 2009. He was born in Middletown, New Jersey on December 13, 1970. He was employed at White House Utility District. He is survived by his wife, Pennie Ann James Bergman of Oak Grove; daughter, Bethanie Faith Bergman of Oak Grove; sisters, Sue (Mel) Whitmarsh of Texas, Shirley Dorris of Nashville, Jessica (Thomas) Hunter of Portland. Visitations are 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 18, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, July 19, 2009. Religious service is 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 19, 2009, at Portland Funeral Chapel with Bro. Victor Creasy officiating. Interment is at Gallatin Memory Gardens, Gallatin, Tennessee.
William Lloyd Brown, age 62, of Portland, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Portland on September 19, 1947. He is survived by his mother, Ann Brown of Portland; sister, Linda Odenbaugh of Nashville; two nephews; two nieces; one great nephew. Visitation is 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2009, and 9 a.m., until service time Saturday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Saturday, October 17, 2009, from Portland Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rusty Hills Officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery. Mr. Brown was employed by Peterbilt, and he served in the U.S. Air Force.
Ollie C. Cherry, age 80, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away Monday, December 28, 2009, at Hospice Center of Bowling Green, KY. She was born May 17, 1929, in Riddyville, Butler, KY. She was the daughter of Julius and Eva Jane (Johnson) Raymer, both deceased. She was the widow of Charles Thomas (Tom) Cherry. She had been an employee at Beach Bend Park. She is survived by her daughters, Linda (Wayne) McDonald, Laura Cherry, Lisa (Charles) Rich, Marie Feagan and Debbie LeMastus, all of Bowling Green, KY; sons, Roger (Betty) Cherry, Charles (Pam) Cherry, David (Kelly) Cherry, all of Bowling Green, KY; step daughter, Ruth Thomas of Brownsville, KY; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitations are 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2009, and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. at Faith Tabernacle. Religious service is at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2009, at Faith Tabernacle, Bowling Green, KY. with Bro. Philip LeMastus officiating. Interment is at Fairview Cemetery, Bowling Green, KY.
Michael D. Clark, age 55, of Gallatin, TN, passed away Monday, December 7, 2009, at Alive Hospice at Skyline, Davidson,  Nashville, TN. He was born February 24, 1954 in Gallatin, Sumner, TN. He was the son of Bobby G. and Nancy Carol (George) Clark, both deceased. He was a laborer. He is survived by his previous wife, Terry Clark of Cottontown, TN; daughters, Misty Troutt of Gallatin, TN, Trena Palmer of Cottontown, TN; son, Troy Clark of Cottontown, TN; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Bubba Clark and grandparents, Claude and Louise George. Visitation is 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Portland Funeral Chapel. Religious service is 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Portland Funeral Chapel with Bro. Mike Shrum officiating. Interment is at George Cemetery, Cottontown, TN.
David Edward Cline, age 36, of Portland, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. He is survived by his wife, Reneé (Cochran) Cline of Portland; parents, Ollian (Bud) and Chloe Cline of Morganfield, Ky.; daughters, Kaci Roberts of Portland, Katie Cline of Charlotte, Tenn., and Shay Williamson of Portland; sons, Will Butler of Nashville, and Devan Cline of Charlotte, Tenn.; sister, Diane Poe of Speedway, Ind. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 8 p.m., Saturday, October 24, 2009, and 3 p.m., until 8 p.m., Sunday. Additional visitation is 11 a.m., until 1 p.m., at the church. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2009, from the First Baptist Church of Portland with Bro. Greg McCoy and Bro. Sam Belo officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery. Mr. Cline was a firefighter in Franklin, Tenn.
Michael Lee Dillehay, age 50, of 211 Strawberry  Street, Portland, Sumner, TN, passed away at Sumner Regional Medical Center, Thursday, September 24, 2009.  He was born in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, February 16, 1959. He was a mechanic. He was the son of Clifton W. Dillehay and Joyce Jean (Burris) Dillehay. He is survived by his wife, Emmer (Whittemore) Dillehay; daughters, April Trevino and Savannah Dillehay of Portland, TN.; sons, Jeffery Whittemore and Michael Dillehay of Portland, TN.; sister, Sheila Todd of Portland, TN.; brothers, Ronnie Dillehay and Jessie Dillehay, of Portland, TN.; eleven grandchildren. Visitations are Saturday, September 26, 2009, after  11:00 a.m. and Sunday, September 27, 2009, after 8:00 a.m. at the Portland Funeral Chapel. Religious Service is at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 27, 2009, at the Portland Funeral Chapel with Pastor Paul Rodefer officiating. Interment is at Fairfield Cemetery.
Helen L. Dorris, age 78, of Portland TN, passed away Friday, October 30, 2009, at Sumner Regional Med Center, Gallatin, TN. She was born October 17, 1931 in Mitchellville, Sumner, TN. She was the daughter of Earl and Gladys (Cummings) Mayes, both deceased. Her husband was Billy C. Dorris, deceased. She is survived by her daughters, Sherry (Lonnie) Scott and Cathy (Tony) Mooneyhan, both of Portland, TN; son, Michael (Minnie) Dorris, of Portland, TN; sisters, Jolinda Vantrease of Madison, TN, Sarah Floyd of Franklin, KY; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sue Dorris. Visitations are 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, October, 31, 2009, and after 8:00 a.m. until service at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2009, at Portland Funeral Chapel. Religious service is Sunday, November 1, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Portland Funeral Chapel with Bro. James Stringer officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery, Portland, TN.
Gerald Richard Grandmaison, age 65, of 1135 Payne Road, Portland, Sumner, TN, passed away at his residence, September 5, 2009. He was born in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, July 31, 1944. He was a custom service representative at Chrysler. He served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Jean (McCubbin) Grandmaison, of Portland; his mother, Elizabeth Colburn (Bulford) Smith, of  Novi, MI; Daughters, Beth (Christopher) Summner of Springfield, TN, Tracey (Sommer) Landers of Murfreesboro, TN; son, James (Mandy) Grandmaison of Portland, TN; sister, Barbara (John) Mulcahey of MI; five grandchildren: Avery, Maddock, Wesley, Benjamin and Brendan. Visitations are 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, September 6, 2009, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 7, 2009 at Portland Funeral Chapel. He will lie in state at McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, from12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Funeral service is 2:00 p.m., September 8, 2009, at McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church with Reverend Alex Jackson officiating. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery, Portland, TN.
Carolyn E. Griffith, age 54, of Portland, Sumner, TN, passed away at Hendersonville Hospital, Sunday, October 4, 2009. She was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, July 24, 1955. She was a bank teller at The Farmer's Bank. She was the daughter of Paul R. Smith and Ellen (Boyer) Smith. She is survived by her husband, Truman B. Griffith of Portland; daughters, Michelle Seddon of New York and Lydia Fassbender of New Jersey; step daughters, Lilah Griffith, Rebekah Griffith, Sarah Griffith, all three of New Jersey; step sons, Joshua Griffith and Joel Griffith, both of New Jersey; sisters, Cherri Argoe and Alice Kilgore, both of New Jersey; brother, Paul Smith of New Jersey; three grandchildren. Visitations are Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Thursday, October 8, 2009, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Portland Church of the Nazarene. Religious Service is at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, October 8, 2009, at Portland Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Rich Cook officiating. Family selected cremation.
Charles J. Groves, age 70, of Portland, TN, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at his home in Portland.  He was born May 10, 1939, in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.  He was the son of Lena Belle (Groves), deceased.  Mr. Groves worked as an assembler at Peterbilt.  He is survived by daughters, Teresa (Donnie) Wilkinson of Portland TN, Rita Long of Portland TN; son Eddie (Misty) Groves of Portland TN; sisters, Regina (Tim) Pauley of Ohio, Brenda (Gary) Fatzinger of Ohio, Paulette (Richard) Leach of Indiana; brothers James Garrett of Ohio, Kenny (Angie) Garrett of Indiana, William (Jo) Groves of Ohio; special friend Estelle Ellis of Franklin KY; special aunt, Naomi Carter of Gallatin TN; special uncle, Raymond Garrett of Portland TN; and four grandchildren, Trevor Wilkinson, Jacob Long, Tristen and Tannah Groves.  Mr. Groves was preceded in death by his wife Grace Groves; mother, Lena Garrett; brother, Larry; and sister, Christine. Visitation is at Portland Funeral Chapel on Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until the service. Religious service is Saturday, November 14, 2009 , at 11:00 a.m., at Portland Funeral Chapel, Portland TN, with Bro. Bobby Reynolds officiating.   Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery, Portland, TN.
Dorothy Lee Jones, age 77, of Cottontown, Tennessee, passed away July 5, 2009, at Sumner Regional Hospital, Gallatin, Tennessee. She was born in Henrietta, Texas on July 10, 1931. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Lynn Legge of Portland, Sandra Lee (Ernest) Mann of Franklin, Kentucky, Dorcas Sue (Jerry) Simpson of Cottontown, Janelle Jo McGuire of Clarksville; sister, Ellen Fennell of Long Beach, Mississippi; brother, Dewayne Aubrey of Witcha Falls, Texas; 12 Grandchildren and 21 Great-Grandchildren. Visitations are 3 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2009; 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2009; and 8 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Portland Funeral Chapel. Religious service is 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at Portland Funeral Chapel with Pastor Rich Cook officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery, Tennessee.
Elizabeth Sue Likens, age 57, of Westmoreland, TN., passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin. She is survived by her son, John David Likens of Portland; step-daughters, Sandra Gregory and Donna Sherrell, both of Portland; step-sons, Ray Likens and J.T. Likens, both of Portland; sister, Cindy Morgan of Virginia; brothers, Mike Brazzell of Vanore, Tenn., and James Brazzell of Gallatin; caregivers, Bryan and Angie Romines of Westmoreland; 14 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her step-mother, Jennie Lee Brazzell; brother, Clarence David Brazzell, Jr. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, October 17, 2009, and 8 a.m., until service time Sunday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Sunday, October 18, 2009, from Portland Funeral Chapel with Bro. Kenneth Stacey officiating. Interment is at Crestview Memorial Park in Gallatin.
Eva Mae Long, age 83, of Franklin, KY, passed away Monday, December 28, 2009, at Medical Center of Franklin, Franklin, Simpson, KY. She was born May 31, 1926, in White House, Sumner, TN. She was the daughter of Herman Lynn and Ruby (Jones) Meadows, both deceased. She was the widow of Herbert J. Long. She was a seamstress. She is survived by her daughters, Donna Martin, Darlene Ladd, Sheila Riley, Dianne Pearson, Cathy Ladd, all of Portland, TN; sons, Allen Sanders, Jerry Long, both of Portland, TN, Terry Long of Jeffersonville, IN; sisters Mary Poole of Portland, TN, Loletia Ladd of Gallatin, TN; brothers, Carl Meadows of White House, TN, Darrell Meadows of Kokomo, IN, Donnie Meadows of Culver, IN, Ronnie Meadows of Portland, TN; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers, Vernon and Elgie Meadows and sisters, Ruth Link, Joyce Cole and Helen Holt. She was a member of The Eastern Star. Visitations are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2009, and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Religious service is at 1:00 p.m., December 31, 2009, at Portland Funeral Chapel with Elders Melvin Link and Gary Martin officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery, Portland, TN.
Shirley Jean Polland, age 73, of Bethpage, TN, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center, Gallatin, TN. She was born February 14, 1936, in Indianapolis, Marion, IN. She was the daughter of Gobel and Rhoda (Leigh) Pollard, both deceased. She was a housewife. She is survived by her daughter, Carla (Thomas) Webb of Bethpage, TN; son, Jerry (Diane) Lawson of Greenfield, IN; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation is 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at Portland Funeral Chapel. Religious service is Thursday, November 5, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Portland Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jerry Ross officiating. Interment is at New Hope Cemetery, Westmoreland, TN.
Michael Wallace Rucker, age 44, of Nashville, TN, passed away Monday, December 7, 2009, in Nashville, Davidson, TN. He was born August 8, 1965 in Bowling Green, Warren, KY. He was the son of Chet and Elaine (Logan) Rucker of Portland, TN. He was a club manager. He is survived by his parents, Chet and Elaine Rucker of Portland, TN; daughter, Kehley Sloane Rucker of Nashville, TN; son, Gavin Michael Rucker of Nashville, TN; brothers, Chris Rucker and Brent Rucker, both of Nashville, TN. Religious service is 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 11, 2009, at Plano Baptist Church, 600 Plano-Richpond Road, Bowling Green, KY with Bishop Ronald Wade officiating. Interment is at Plano Church Cemetery, 600 Plano-Richpond Road, Bowling Green, KY. Family request  donations be made to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, 2201 West End Ave., Nashville, TN 37203.
Martin Edward Sikkila, age 74, of 209 South Russell, Portland, Sumner, TN, passed away at Vanderbilt Medical Center, September 4, 2009. He was born in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, August 31, 1935. He is the son of Martin E. Sikkila and Elizabeth (Oldenburg) Sikkila. He is survived by his brothers, Cris (Vicki) Sikkila of Portland, TN, and Dennis James Sikkila of Wixon, MI; there are several nieces and nephews. The family has chosen cremation.
Kami Gulley Summer, age 31, of Portland, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Timothy A. Summer of Portland; father, Johnny Wilson Gulley of Lafayette, Tenn.; mother, Evelyn (Cook) Brassell of Portland; step-father, Richard Brassell of Portland; daughters, Stephanie N. Andrews, Keisha D. Hodges and Jasamine B. Hodges, all of Portland; son, Dustin A. Andrews of Portland; sister, Johnetta L. (Johnny) Whittemore of Portland; brother, Brandon H. (Brittany) Gulley of Portland; maternal grandparents, Harold and Lula Reaves of Portland; paternal grandmother, Selma Todd of Lafayette, Tenn. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2009, and 8 a.m., until service time Wednesday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2009, from Portland Funeral Chapel with Bro. Larry Emery officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery.

Sharon Owens Sutherland, age 62, of Portland, TN, passed away July 25, 2009. She was born in Grandma's house on Sandy Ridge, Dickenson County, Virginia. She had been a secretary, nurses aid, accounts payable clerk and bookkeeper. She is survived by her husband, James (Jim) Sutherland of Portland; daughters, Pam Dile (Chris), Dawn Duarte (Luis), both of Springfield, Tennessee; step daughter, Robin Parker (Hobbs) of Bristol, Tennessee; 4 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; sister, Lana Duty (Dee) of Big Rock, Tennessee; brother, Blaine Owens (Robin) of Bristol, Virginia. Visitation is 2 p.m. until closing, Tuesday, July 28, 2009,  at the Farris Funeral Home, Abingdon, Virginia. Funeral service is 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at the Farris Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, Virginia. Interment is at Forrest Hills Memory Gardens, 19415 Lee Hwy, Abingdon, Virginia.

Joetta Young Thornton, age 52, of Portland, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009, at her residence. She is survived by her mother, Lillian Young of Gallatin; daughters, Nikki (Galen) Eidson of Cottontown, Kristy (Joseph Krulik) Thornton of Bethpage; sisters, Donna (Larry) Hesson of Portland, Kathy (Phillip) McCloud of Portland; brother, Ricky (Teresa) Young of Portland; grandchildren, Taylor, Trent and Tanner Edison; several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Thorton; father, Edward M. Young. Visitation is 5 p.m., until 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 9 a.m., until 8 p.m., Wednesday, and 8 a.m., until service time Thursday. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Thursday, November 19, 2009, from Portland Funeral Chapel with Bro. Chris Roberts officiating. Interment is at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Mrs. Thornton was a housewife.
Alexander Vance, Jr., age 64, of Portland, TN, passed away Monday, October 26, 2009, at Alive Hospice at St. Thomas City, Nashville, TN. He was born July 29, 1945, in Bradshaw, WV. He is the son of Alexander Vance, Sr. (deceased) and Helen (Mitchell) Smith.  He was married to Brenda Sue (Huffman) Vance. He was a foreman with U.S. Steel Mining Co. in Pineville, WV. His is survived by his mother, Helen Smith of Richlands, VA; son, Nelson Vance of Portland, TN; daughters, Teresa (Richard) VanDyke of Welch, WV, Natasha (Jeff) Bradley of Portland, TN; sisters, Lois Roberts of Davy, WV, Phyllis Chapman of Pineville, WV; brothers, Arnold (Judy) Vance, Eddie (Barbara) Vance, Ricky Vance, and Donald Wayne (Diana) Vance, all four of Pineville, WV; half sisters, Glenda (Donnie) Chaffins of Salersville, KY, Sharon (Randy) Hopkins, Donna (Greg) Chaffins, Sherrie (Chad) Plaster, the three of Richlands, VA, Angela (Billy) Parsons of Jefferson CIty, TN; former wife, Pauline Vance of Portland, TN; brother-in-law, Bruce (Janice) Harvey of Beckley, WV; 3 grandchildren, Abigail Vance, Dimitry and Destiny Bradley; special cousin, Mose (Janalee) Vance of Portland, TN, who loved him as a brother. Preceded in death by one brother, Roger Lee Vance and daughter-in-law, Courtney Vance. Visitations are Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 29, 2009, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Portland Funeral Chapel. Religious service is Thursday, October 29, 2009, 12:00 noon at Portland Funeral Chapel with Pastor Allen Brown and Pastor Leon Graves officiating. Interment is Old Brush Cemetery, Portland, TN.
Howard E. (Alabama) Westbrook, age 82, of Portland, Sumner, TN, passed away at his residence, September 8, 2009. He was born in Piedmont, Calhoun, AL, July 4, 1927. He is the son of Robert Oscar and Maude (Smart) Westbrook. He was married 56 years to Margaret (Livingston) Westbrook. He was a painter. He is survived by his daughter, Jan Ragan of Portland, TN; son, Anthony E. (Mary Margaret) Westbrook of Smyrna, TN; sister, Lois Taylor of Centre, AL; 3 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; his constant, faithful companion, his dog, Jackson. Visitation is 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at Portland Funeral Chapel, and he will lie in state, 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 10, 2009, at Portland Church of God of Prophecy. Religious Service is at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 10, 2009, at Portland Church of God of Prophecy with Pastor Edward Ferrell and Brandon Westbrook officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery, Portland, TN.
Tammy Carol Whitson, age 40, of 123 William Drive, Portland, Sumner, TN, passed away at her residence Wednesday, September 9, 2009. She was born in Indianapolis, IND. , February 3, 1969. She is survived by her father, John M. Bruce of Nashville; mother, Elsie Lucille (Link) (Bruce) of Portland; daughter, Stevie M. (David) Summer of Japan ; son, Christopher D. (Brittany) Whitson of Virginia Beach, Va.; brothers, Steven M. (Rachel) Bruce of Gallatin, Jason R. (Treva) Bruce of Portland. Visitation is 3:00 - 9:00p.m, Friday, September 11, 2009 , 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. until service time on Sunday.. Religious Service is at 2:00 p.m. , Sunday, September 13, 2009, at Portland Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Turner and Bro. Gary Martin officiating. Interment is at Jake Link Cemetery, Portland, TN.
Lillian M. Young, age 75, of Portland, TN, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center, Gallatin, Sumner, TN. She was born October 8, 1934 in Portland, Sumner, TN. She was the daughter of Marion F. Rogers, deceased, and Alma Lee (Eden) Rogers. She is survived by her mother, Alma Rogers of Portland, TN; daughters, Donna (Larry) Hesson, Kathy (Phillip) McCloud, both of Portland, TN; son, Ricky (Teresa) Young of Portland, TN; sisters, Edna (Jimmy) Bradley, Hazel Grant, both of Portland, TN; bothers, Charles (Willie) Rogers, Richard (Margie) Rogers, Victor (Francis) Rogers, Ralph (Eva) Rogers, all of Portland, TN, Leon (Nancy) Rogers of Gallatin, TN; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward M. Young; daughter Joetta Thornton, brothers, William and J.C. Rogers. Visitations are 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, November 21, 2009, Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., November 22, 2009, and Monday, November 23, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Portland Funeral Chapel.  Religious service is at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 23, 2009, at the Portland Funeral Chapel with Bro. Forrest Creekmore and Bro. Roberts officiating. Interment is at Old Brush Cemetery, Portland, TN.