Alice T. Chandler

age 93, of Gallatin, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Funeral service will be Thursday, December 29 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Chaplain Aaron Terlecki officiating. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park with family serving as pallbearers. Visitation is today, Wednesday, December 28 from 2-8 p.m. and Thursday, December 29 from noon until time of service. Mrs. Chandler was born August 25, 1918 in Clay County, daughter of the late Fred and Nancy Smith Reecer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Mont Chandler; sons, Novel Ray Chandler and Louis Chandler; daughter, Barbara Brooks; brothers, Paul Reecer, Avery T. Reecer, Novel Reecer, William Reecer, Carl Reecer and Donald Reecer; sisters, Donia Kendell, Roxie Collins, Lucy Kendell, Dovie Lackey and Mamie Reecer and two grandchildren. She is survived by sons, Norman Chandler (Irma) of Gallatin, Cordell Chandler of Portland, Montie Chandler of Hartsville, Fred Chandler (Ann) of Goodlettsville; daughters, Nancy Brooks (Leroy) of Bethpage, Jeanette McNabb and Faye Glasgow (Doyle) of Gallatin; sister, Beulah Neatherton of Old Hickory; sisters-in-law, Beulah Reecer of Moss and Joyce Reecer of Gallatin; brother-in-law, George Kendell of Indiana, 31 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Daniel “Danny” Liggett

age 54, of Gallatin, passed away Friday, December 23, 2011. Graveside service was Tuesday, December 27 at 10 a.m. from Crestview Memorial Park with Dr. Larry Yarborough officiating. Friends and family served as pallbearers. Danny was born June 16, 1957 in Victorville, CA. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Liggett of Gallatin; father, Leon Liggett of New Zealand; son, Michael Austin Liggett; daughter, Jennifer Liggett, both of Pennsylvania; brother, Scott Allen Liggett of Lebanon; sisters, Debbie Lippincott and Kimberly Shaw Deere (David); grandchild, Makayla Liggett; aunt, Peggy Bennett, all of Gallatin and several nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com. Family Heritage Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Homer Carter, Jr.

age 80, of Gallatin, formerly of Westmoreland, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011. Funeral service is today, Wednesday, December 28 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Brother Gene Heath officiating. Burial follows in New Hope Cemetery in Westmoreland with Cleo Stone, Steven Mockabee, Josh Champion, Jordan Champion, Brandon Carter, Jeremy Carter, Nick Smith and Ron Washburn serving as pallbearers. Remaining visitation is today from 10 a.m. until time of service. He was born in Westmoreland on December 20, 1931, son of the late Homer George Carter and Veloa Smith Carter. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two grandsons, Jacob Champion and Michael Adams and two great grandchildren, Kinsley Stone and Braxton Kirkham. Mr. Carter is survived by his wife of 57, years Elizabeth Bush Carter of Gallatin; two sons, Homer Wayne Carter and wife, Janet, of Bethpage and Jeffrey Carter and wife, Betty, of Gallatin; six daughters, Peggy Adams, of Gallatin, Sheila Smith, of Gallatin, Amy Stone and husband, Minton, of Portland, Brenda Washburn and husband, Ronnie, of Madison, Kim Champion of Westmoreland and Carolyn Mockabee, of Gallatin; two brothers, Donald Ray Carter and wife, Barbara and Bobby Joe Carter and wife, Doris, all of Indiana; three sisters, Margaret Frances Clark, also of Indiana, Alene Linville and husband, Billy, of Portland and Patty Jackson and husband, Ferrell, of Lafayette; 14 grandchildren, Jeremy Carter, Tabitha Mathew and husband, Cody, Alexis Carter, Brandon Carter, Alyssa Carter, Nicholas Smith, Sheena Smith, Cleo Stone and wife, Ashley, Julia Kirkham and husband, David, Justin Carter, Corey Uhls, Jordan Champion, Joshua Champion, Stephen Mockabee and Brittney Mockabee and 11 great grandchildren, Caleb, Mason, Elijah, Bradon, Carly, Lai Lai, Candace, Bryson, Branson, Bradon and Harmoni. Online condolences may be submitted at alexanderfh.info.com.

Julia Corinne Walker

age 95, of Gallatin, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Hutcheson Medical Center in Ft. Oglethorpe, GA. Funeral service is today, Wednesday, December 28 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Dr. Larry Yarbrough and Reverend Chuck Neugebauer officiating. Burial follows in Crestview Memorial Park with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Remaining visitation is today, 10 a.m. until time of service. Mrs. Walker was born in Sumner County, daughter of the late Walter Talmedge Martin and Carrie Belle Wells Martin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Howard Walker, one brother, Vernon Martin and three sisters, Ruby Anderson, Louise Sherron and Winoa Martin. She is survived by one son, John Walker and wife, Barbara of Gallatin and one daughter, Kay Huey and husband, George of Chickamauga, GA; one brother, Franklin Martin and wife, Nila of Portland; one sister, Betty Sue Troutt of Gallatin; four grandchildren, Taylor Walker and wife, Katie, of Washington, D.C., Caleb Walker of Murfreesboro, Marie Huey Hudson and husband, Rocky, of Ringgold, GA and Will Huey of Jacksonville FL and one great grandchild, Brandon Franklin of Ringgold, GA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to First Baptist Church in Gallatin, “Homeward Bound Ministry, 205 East Main Street, Gallatin, TN 37066 or Rock Spring United Methodist Church, “Prayer Quilt Ministry”, P.O. Box 117 Rock Spring GA 30739.  Online condolences may be submitted at alexanderfh.info.

Lois Edith Thompson

age 87, of Ridge Top, formerly of Gallatin, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Graveside service was Monday, December 26 at 3 p.m. from Crestview Memorial Park with Brother Jerry Peace officiating.  Mrs. Thompson was born in Adolphus, KY on January 21, 1924, daughter of the late Harry and Virdie Mae Goolsby Chandler. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Paul Chandler. She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Gruenke and her husband, Larry of Alberta, Canada and several cousins. Online condolences may be submitted at alexanderfh.info. Arrangements by Alexander Funeral Home.

Stephen Joe “Steve” McNeil

age 53, of Portland, passed away Friday, December 23, 2011. Funeral service was Tuesday, December 27 at 11 a.m. from College Heights Baptist Church with Dr. Larry Gilmore and Reverend Chris Rouse officiating. Interment followed Sumner Memorial Gardens with Billy Fuqua, Kevin York, Johnny Russell, Will Hall, Jim Landon, Jon Franklin, Ken Poskey and Bob Ary serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were College Heights Baptist Church Deacon Body. Mr. McNeil was born July 17, 1958 in Dickson, TN. He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty McCaleb McNeil. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Brenda Sanders McNeil; son, Stephen Andrew McNeil, both of Portland; father, Robert “Bobby” McNeil, of Gallatin; brother, Mike McNeil of Waverly, sister, Sherri McNeil of White House; aunts and uncles and several nieces and nephews. Mr. McNeil was a graduate of UT Martin and was a member of ATO fraternity. He worked for University of Tennessee as an extension agent for 30 years. He was a member of College Heights Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, choir member and Sunday school teacher. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be made to Portland Community Education Foundation in honor of Stephen J. McNeil, c/o Commerce Union Bank, 425 East Main Street, Gallatin, TN  37066. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com. Family Heritage Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Teresa Darlene Jones Greer

age 45, of Gallatin, passed away Friday, December 23, 2011. Funeral service was Tuesday, December 27 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Chaplain Dahron Johnson officiating. Interment followed in Crestview Memorial Park with Brian Davis, Anthony Anglea, Anthony Horton, Tony Walker, Kenneth Walker, Jeff Downs, Bo Downs and Nathan Downs serving as pallbearers. Darlene was born June 10, 1966 in Sumner County. She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Greer. She is survived by her parents, Jesse M. and Patricia Faye Walker Jones; daughter, Courtney Rose Greer and brother, Darrell Keith Jones, all of Gallatin. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com. Family Heritage Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Theresa Fay Ramsey

age 42, of Gallatin, passed away December 21, 2011. Memorial service was conducted on Tuesday, December 27 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home, with Chaplain Dahron Johnson officiating. Theresa was born December 3, 1969 in New Orleans, LA. She is survived by her mother, Patsy J. Barr and husband Don; father, Larry Dean Smith, Sr.; son, Coty Tyler Ramsey, daughter, Courtney Rose Jordan Greer and brother, Larry Dean Smith, Jr. all of Gallatin. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com. Family Heritage Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Joe “T. J.” Meador

age 37, of Greenbrier, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Funeral service was Friday, December 23 at 10 a.m. from the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Chaplain Allen Withers officiating. Interment followed in Gallatin Cemetery with Mike Middleton, Steve Middleton, Rusty Burks, John Leinaar, Ronnie Skinner and Larry Hammer serving as pallbearers. T. J. was born May 22, 1974 in Gallatin. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Meador and daughters, Danielle Middleton and Barbie Meador, all of Greenbrier; mother, Irma Jo Bentley Chandler and husband Norman; father, Frankie Meador and wife, Tammy; sister, Kristy Meador, all of Gallatin; brother, Lee Meador and wife, Dawn, of Castalian Springs and nephews, Cody Ladd and Allen Rose of Gallatin. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com. Family Heritage Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Thomas (Tom) Franklin Stratton

age 60, of Gallatin, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011. Funeral service for Thomas (Tom) Franklin Stratton was Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 1 p.m. from Woodard Funeral Home. Interment followed in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Tom Stratton was retired from Volunteer State College and farming. He was a member of the United Methodist Church where he was a local license minister. He attended college at UT Martin, Tenn. Tech, Kentucky and Duke. He also attended Emory in Atlanta, Ga. He was a member for more than 22yrs. of Band Boosters at Beech and Station Camp High Schools and played Santa for many years for under privileged children. He was also the nephew of Ed Stratton the famous voice of Emma's Florist. Mr. Stratton was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W Stratton and Willie Margarett Stratton. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Stratton, of Gallatin, sons, Tom Stratton, of Cookeville and Sam Willeford, of Gallatin; daughter, Jodi Wright, of Marietta, GA; daughter-in-law, Erin Stratton; son-in-law, Darryl Wright; uncle, Ed Stratton, of Brentwood; mother-in-law, LaVeta Speck, Gallatin and four grandchildren.