Arthur Fredrick Briner

age 74, of Hendersonville, passed away on February 5, 2012. Mr. Briner was born in Napoleon, Ohio in 1937. His father, John Briner, his mother Margaret Lause and brother Bill Briner precede him in death. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1961. He was retired as an airline pilot having flown with US Airways for 32 years. He is survived by his wife, Luetta Sue Briner, to whom he was married for 55 years, and his two sons, Steve Briner, Robert Briner, along with his six grandchildren, Brent Medley, Garren Medley, Matthew Medley, Grace Briner Rockstroh, Rebekah Briner, Hannah Briner.  He also survived by sisters, Lorraine Burkey, Mary Ann Briner, Kay Ann Whitaker, and brothers Louis Briner and Leo Briner. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Hendersonville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 824-3855 hendersonvillefh.com.

Martha J. Hardison

age 66, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012. Funeral service was Saturday, February 4 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Reverend Timothy Hardison and Elder Robert Gardner officiating. Interment followed in Beech Cemetery with C.W. Brown, Harold Hardison, Ryan Hardison, Howard Martin, Torey Ellis and Don Lanius serving as pallbearers. Martha was born November 7, 1945 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Thomas W. Hardison and Iva Jewel McCoy Hardison. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Paul Hardison, Mylon Hardison, and Charles Hardison. She is survived by two brothers, James (Inez) Hardison of Hendersonville and Thomas W. Hardison of Red Boiling Springs and sister Betty (C.W.) Brown of Florida. She was a member of Greater Faith Apostolic Church in Springfield. Online condolences can be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Johnny Odell Brown, Sr.

age 69, of Gallatin, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012. His cremains will be interred at a later date in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. He was born in Nashville, on October 9, 1942, son of the late Homer and Esterlee Baggett Brown. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Green Brown and a sister, Ann Hutchinson and a brother, Charles Brown. He is survived by two sons, Steven Brown and Johnny Brown, Jr., both of Hendersonville; one sister, Betty Witman (Jack) of Donelson; one aunt, Rose Baxter (George) of White House and two grandchildren Zachary and Jacob. Mr. Brown was a Respiratory Therapist, working at Sumner Regional Medical Center, University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Hospital during his career. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be submitted at alexanderfh.info

Eunice E. Borders

age 88, of Gallatin, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012. Funeral service is today, Wednesday, February 8 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry Wallace officiating. Interment follows in Crestview Memorial Park with Sean Weems, John R. “Buddy” Parker, John Parker, Jason Hibdon, Michael Corcoran, Jimmy Hibdon and Doswell Brown serving as pallbearers. Remaining visitation is today from 11 a.m. until time of service. Mrs. Borders was born October 21, 1923 in Sumner County, daughter of the late Ed and Etta Summers Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carvel C. Borders and grandson, Chris Hibdon. She is survived by her daughters, Reba Borders, Rose Avaritt (Mickey), Dianne Hibdon (Jimmy) all of Gallatin and Susan Weems Brown (Doswell) of Hendersonville; grandchildren, Carla Parker, Amy Corcoran (Michael), John Parker (Laura), Jason Hibdon and Sean Weems and five great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 4205 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 216, Nashville, TN  37215.  Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Dorothy Lillian Donnelly

age 90, of Leesburg, Florida, formerly of Hendersonville, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2012, from Family Heritage Funeral Home in Gallatin with Pastor Doug Spain officiating. Interment will be at Hopewell Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation is today, Friday, February 10 from 4 until 8 p.m. Mrs. Donnelly was born July 4, 1921 in Macon Co., to the late Reggie Duffer and Ethel Eden Croslin. She is also preceded in death by a brother, James Croslin, and two half sisters, Mary Mertz, Norva Hoskins. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Christina of Leesburg, FL and Renee Bangerter (Jared) of Orange Co. CA; two brothers, Bobby Duffer and Roy Duffer of Indiana; three grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Boop, Cheri Popiolek, and Michael Popiolek and four great-grandchildren, Brandon Boop, Railey Carver, Anna Roper, and Maxwell Louie. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Jeweldine McPeak

age 54, of Bethpage, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012. Mrs. McPeak was cremated and a memorial service will be held Thursday, January 19 at 4 p.m. from Rock Bridge Church of Christ. Mrs. McPeak was born January 7, 1958 in Lebanon. She is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Jewel McPeak and step-father, Noel Perdue. She is survived by her mother, Daisy Mae Barrett Perdue of Bethpage; sons, Travis Williams (Andrea) of Gallatin and Leo Williams of Pennsylvania; daughter, Danielle Henley (Timothy) of Portland; brother, Michael McPeak (Patricia) of Murfreesboro; grandchild, Deven Williams and daughter-in-law, Tamara Williams of Gallatin. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com. Family Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Jean Francis

age 81, of Cottontown, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012. Funeral service was Sunday, January 15 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Brother Doug Parks officiating. Interment followed in Crestview Memorial Park with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Mrs. Francis was born March 11, 1930, in Sumner County, daughter of the late Joe and Myrtle Lane Deweese. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Francis, son, Jimmy Francis; sisters, Mary Tarrents and Lennie Christman and one infant brother. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Morris (Steve) of Cottontown; sister, Geraldine Bursby of Cottontown; grandchildren, Trina Lasley, Joey Morris and Nathan Francis; great grandchildren, Dustin Russell (Jessica), Susan Russell, Mitchell Lasley and Jessica Morris and great-great grandchild Camden Russell. Mrs. Francis was a member of Cottontown Church of Christ and worked for Sumner County Board of Education.  Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Jimmy Harold “Bo” Sherlin, Jr.

age 63, of Gallatin, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Funeral Service was Saturday, January 14 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor James Mallard and Pastor Joel Mallard officiating. Interment followed in Bushs Chapel Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Mr. Sherlin was born November 16, 1948 in Bradley County.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Sherlin. He is survived by his mother, Betty Todd Shaw of Hendersonville; father, Jimmy H. “Jim” Sherlin, Sr. and wife, Linda, of Gallatin; son, Dwayne Sherlin, of Castalian Springs; daughter, Tracy Strickland (Chad) of Elyria, OH; brother, Eddie Sherlin (Darlene) of Hendersonville; sisters, Delilah Mallard (James) of Gallatin and Deborah Case of Hendersonville and grandchildren, Brittanie Strickland, Brookelynn Strickland, Brett Strickland, Madison Sherlin and Adrien Sherlin.  He was a member of Free Indeed Fellowship Church in Gallatin. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Lily Lovella Cope

age 94, of Gallatin, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012. Graveside service was Monday, January 16 at 2 p.m. from Crestview Memorial Park with Thomas Marlin officiating. There was no visitation. Mrs. Cope was born October 14, 1917, in Sumner County, daughter of the late Charlie C. and Annie Belle Hodges Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William P. “Bill” Cope. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com. Family Heritage Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Frank “Richard” Rivers Sr.,

age 66, formerly of Gallatin, passed away on January 8, 2012, in Wisconsin. Mr. Rivers was born February 26, 1945 in Gallatin. He proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Era. Frank was a licensed barber. He enjoyed writing and was a wonderful artist, as well as an accomplished musician. His interests included playing the guitar, softball, Sudoku, and Scrabble. Frank was an avid sports enthusiast and exemplary gardener. He was a very creative individual and a man of strong faith. His faith endured throughout the season of cancer that eventually took him from us. Survivors include his daughters, Serita Summers and Brenda Williams, of Tennessee and Ellen Brown of Utah; a son, Frank “Ricky” Rivers Jr., of Florida; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas “David” Rivers, of Louisiana and a sister, Dean Rivers of Tennessee. Frank is further survived by many friends, including special friends, Cliff and Jo Kutzner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jewel Francis (nee Brown) and Leeander Richard Rivers. A graveside service will be held at a later date, in the chapel, at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery. Polnasek-Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory, 908 – 11^th Ave., Union Grove, WI, 53182, 262-878-2011, www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com

of Gallatin, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Mrs. Bridge was preceded in death by her husband, B.E. Bridge, Jr. (Bud) and her mother, Jeanette Ivey.  She is survived by her children, Richard Brill and wife Janet, Burton Bridge and wife Debbie, Barbara Bridge and Betsy Scheets and husband, Rick; grandchildren, Kathleen, Kristin, Benjamin, Rianna and Brandon and several nieces and nephews. After Dot’s long successful career as a District Manager for The Limited, she and Bud retired to Gallatin from Pittsburg, in 1983. Visitation will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 167 West Main Street in Gallatin, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January 21, with a memorial service immediately following at 11 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 167 West Main Street, P.O. Box 1926, Gallatin, TN  37066.  Online condolences may be submitted at alexanderfh.info

Helen Pauline Bates Baber

age 100, of Gallatin, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012. Funeral service is today, Wednesday, January 11 at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Kyle Gott and Dr. Charles Moffatt officiating. Interment follows in Crestview Memorial Park with Bill Baber, Britt Bassoni, Andrew Hogan, Billy Kirklin, Todd M. LaPorte, Shaun Potter, Ben Spears, and Martin Spears serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be E. H. Garrott, Jr., John Garrott, Tommy Garrott, Mary Bell Neal Ginanni, Pat Hibbett, Paul Neal, Tom Neal, Nancy Parsons, Gay Shields, John Shields, and Kenneth Thomson. Mrs. Baber was born August 2, 1911, in Sumner County near Castalian Springs, the daughter of Hugh Britton Bates and Nettie Clay Talbot Bates. She was the widow of Marion Mason Baber whom she married in 1930. A member of Gallatin's First Presbyterian Church, she left a legacy of faithful service there. She particularly enjoyed delivering the church-sponsored Meals on Wheels for 31 years. "Miss Helen" volunteered for over 30 years at Sumner Regional Medical Center, accumulating almost 5,000 hours of service. For 39 years, she was employed at Randy's Record Shop, owned by Randolph C. Wood. Earlier she had partnered in Gallatin Printing Company with her brother William Russell Bates. As a young lady, she secured her first employment with the Sumner County Board of Education in the Howard School Cafeteria. She was a descendant of the early families of Sumner and Wilson Counties, including Bates, Britton, Cole, Walters, Baker, Blakemore, Mathes and Connell. In Kentucky, the Talbot, Speed, Owsley, Clay and Lewis families. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her six siblings, Mary Catherine Oglesby, Talbot Bates, Hugh W. Bates, Charles H. Bates, Sadie Bates, and William Russell Bates. She is survived by her daughters, Betty B. Laporte (Todd) of Lafayette, California and Polly B. Bassoni of Portland; four grandchildren, four great grandchildren and her beloved niece, Anita Hogan, of Brentwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church “Meals On Wheels” 167 West Main Street, Gallatin, TN  37066 or to the charity of one’s choice.  Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com. Family Heritage Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Meredith Catherine Conner

age 30, passed away January 4, 2012.  She is survived by her parents, Pat and Chuck Conner; brother, Chase Conner. A Life Celebration Service was held Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Hendersonville First United Methodist Church with Reverend Don Hutchinson and Reverend Ben Alexander officiating. Interment followed in Hendersonville Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers were Lindy Gaughan, Lile Rogers, Marrianne Cook, Kathy Atkinson, Jan Nunnally, Nina Shields, Angela Shields, Suzanne Graham, and Ivy Lindey.  In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hendersonville First United Methodist Church Renovation Fund. Hendersonville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. hendersonvillefh.com.

Donald Lee McCloud

better known as Razz, age 79, of Gallatin, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012.  Funeral service was Friday, January 6 at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Brother Stacey Durham officiating. Burial followed in Old Brush Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Mr. McCloud was born in Sumner County, on December 29, 1932, son of the late William and Annie Mae McCloud. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Lillian. He is survived by one sister, Thelma White, of Portland; two half-sisters, Janie Thomas of Antioch and Cathy King of Nashville; four step-sons, Walter Baker and wife, Bonnie, Frankie Baker and wife, Jennifer, Wayne Baker and wife, Jeri all of Gallatin and Billy Baker and wife, Linda, of Gainesboro and one brother, Wayne McCloud of Indiana; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Online condolences may be submitted at alexanderfh.info.

Herman Douglas White

age 72, of Gallatin, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012.  Funeral service was Friday, January 6 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Elder Brent Hall officiating. Interment followed in Sumner Memorial Gardens with Derrick Cook, Tony Leal, Douglas Lankford, Martin Boles, Travis Collins, Brandon Gulley and Johnny Gulley serving as pallbearers. Mr. White was born August 5, 1939 in Macon County, son of the late Hobson and Hortense White. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Ruby Meador and Helen Bingham. He is survived by his wife, Mary Hauskin White, of Gallatin; daughters, Tammy Crook (Ronnie) of Gallatin and Wynemia Cook (Anthony) of Bethpage; sisters, Peggy Hauskin (Bobby) of Lafayette and Selma Tuck (Charles) of Hendersonville; two grandchildren, Derrick Cook (Heather) and Amanda Leal (Tony) and four great grandchildren, Hannah Cook Gregory, Andrew Leal, Gracie Cook and Grayson Cook. Mr. White was saved at an early age. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Margaret Ross Todd

age 81, of Castalian Springs, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012. Funeral service will be Thursday, January 12 at 2:30 p.m. from the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Reverend Eugene L. Martino, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be today, January 11, from 11:30 a.m. -8 p.m. and Thursday, January 12, from noon until time of service. Mrs. Todd was born in Sumner County, daughter of the late Hosea Mosco Ross and Minnie Cantizy Gross Ross. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Ervin Todd; brother, Douglas Ross and sister, Ruby Piper. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Lee Hall (Ronald) of Gallatin; brother, Ewing D. Ross of Gallatin; grandchildren, Renee Williams (Dan) and Brandi Wright (Shane) and great grandchildren, Kendra Clark, Kelsey Wright and Coby Wright. Mrs. Todd worked at Genesco and Sumner Regional Medical Center. The family would like to express special thanks to the healthcare providers at Gallatin Health Care. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Robert Franklin McElwee

better known as “Bob”, age 89, of Gallatin, passed away December 29, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Mary McElwee. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Irene and three daughters, Carol Livengood of Gallatin, Sharon Single and husband, Al of Okeechobee, FL and Diane Cleveland and husband, Samuel, of Safety Harbor, FL; four grandchildren, Bryan Single of Los Angeles, CA, Grant Cleveland and wife, Lori of Chagrin Falls, FL, Carrie Swartz and husband, Trace of Sarasota, FL and Alicia Borley and husband, James of Denver, CO and three great grandchildren, Eleanor, Damien and Vivian Cleveland. Memorials may be directed to the Paralyzed Veterans Fund.

Linda Darnell Woodard York

age 48 of Old Hickory, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012. Funeral service will be Friday, January 13 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Dove officiating. Burial will follow in Sumner Memorial Gardens with family and friends and serving as pallbearers.Visitation will be Thursday, January 14^, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. until time of service. Linda was born in Sumner County on February 2, 1963, daughter of Donald and Roberta Woodard. She was preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by her children, Samantha and Johnavan York, of Old Hickory; father, Donald Woodard, Sr. of Gallatin; companion, John Lombardo of Old Hickory; three brothers, Donald Woodard and wife, Maxine, of Watertown, Bobby Woodard, Billy Woodard and wife, Tara, all of Gallatin; two sisters, Donna Suddarth  and husband, Mark of Castalian Springs and Deborah Woodard, of Gallatin and several nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be submitted at alexanderfh.

Jerry R. Smith

age 74, of Gallatin, passed away January 8, 2012. Mr. Smith was a very fun loving, caring, kind and patient man. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and wood  working. He was a member of the Beech Masonic Lodge #240. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Paul Smith and Glenna Faye Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Delores Smith; daughter, Angie Smith Kimble (Jeff); grandchildren, Abby, Alex and Austin Kimble; sister, Sarah Greene; brother-in-law, Joe Lawson; beloved uncle, Dee “Buddy” Smith (Georgia); dear nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A Life Celebration will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Hendersonville Funeral Home with burial to follow at Beech Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Beech Masonic Lodge #240 and graduates of Madison High School classes of 56’ and 57’. Visitation will be 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. today with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. at Hendersonville Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alive Hospice 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN.  www.hendersonvillefh.com 

Sherril Hall

ge 65, of Gallatin, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012.  Memorial service was Monday, January 9 at 6 p.m. from the First United Methodist Church. Ms. Hall was born March 21, 1946 in Little Rock, AR, daughter of the late Raymond and Lewellyn Winifred Cain McAlvey. She is survived by two sons, Mark Hall of Ft. Lewis, WA and Ryan Hall of South Bend, IN; two daughters, Stacey Diaz (Lino) of Parrish, FL and Shannon Lannon (Scott) of Gallatin; one sister, Cynthia Hein of Indianapolis, IN and six grandchildren, Chase Diaz, Tristan Diaz, Nicholas Diaz, Kelsey Hall, McAley Lannon and Presley Lannon. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com   Family Heritage Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Wilma Faye Woods

age 74, of Gallatin, passed away January 9, 2012.  Funeral service will be Thursday, January 12 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home.  Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park with Chris Duerr, Ashley Donoho, Douglas Woods and Derrick Duerr serving as pallbearers. Visitation is today, Wednesday, January 11 from 2-8 p.m. and Thursday. January 12 from 10 a.m. until time of service. Mrs. Woods was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Loney Hayden Greene and Virginia Louise Mayes Greene. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Billy H. Woods. She is survived by her son, Douglas Hayden Woods of Boonesville, AR; daughters, Teresa Kaye Duerr of Nashville and Wanda Renee Humphrey of Gallatin; brother, Billy Greene of Hendersonville; grandchildren, Misty Ann Donoho and Christopher Brian Duerr and great grandchildren, Jillian Hope Donoho and Olivia Grace Donoho. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Hazel Graves

age 73, of Gallatin, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012. Funeral service will be Friday, January 6, 2012 from the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Brother Larry Sloan officiating. Interment will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens with Ricky Farley, Roger Farley, Brian Graves, Jason Graves, Jeffery Graves and Joey Graves serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be Thursday, January 5 from 2-8 p.m. and Friday, January 6 from 10 a.m. until time of service. Mrs. Graves was born July 5, 1938 in Macon County, daughter of the late Dewey and Thelma Hammock Farley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Graves. She is survived by her son, Bill Graves; daughter, Jan Graves; brother, Bobby Farley (Patsy), all of Gallatin; grandchildren, Allen Satterfield (Heather), Spencer Graves and Mallory Graves and great grandchild, Lillian Satterfield. Mrs. Graves worked for Sumner County Board of Education. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Bettie Jean Turner

age 76, of Gallatin, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Funeral service was Friday, December 30 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Elder Jerry Shrum officiating. Interment followed in Crestview Memorial Park with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were employees of GAPCO. Mrs. Turner was born June 4, 1935 in Sumner County, daughter of the late Walter and Lecta Draper Sisco. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Turner, Sr., sister, Gladys Williams and brothers, Bradley Sisco, Earl Sisco and Lamon Sisco. She is survived by her children, Pamela Ann Turner, of Gallatin, Charles A. Turner, Jr. (Elaine) of Portland and Sharon England of Gallatin; brothers, Grady Sisco of Hendersonville, Douglas Sisco (Norma) of Nashville and Larry Sisco (Jane) of Hendersonville; brother-in-law, Edgar “Booker” Turner (Nancy) of Gallatin; grandchildren, Kesha Spears (Greg) of Gallatin, Chelsea Clifton (Matt) of Franklin, KY and Kayla Trusty of Gallatin and great grandchildren, Conner Kemp, Madison Kemp, Aiden Clifton, Kyle Clifton, Erica Trusty, Tristian Trusty, Noah Trusty and Jeremiah Trusty. Mrs. Turner worked at GAPCO for more than 30 years. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Frances Troutt

age 77, of Westmoreland passed away Sunday, January 01, 2012. Funeral service for Mrs. Troutt, is today, Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11 a.m. from Woodard Funeral Home with Brother Gene Heath and Dr. Warren Rose officiating. Interment follows in Rippy Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jacob Sullivan, Johnny Sullivan, Johnboy Carter, Dolyn Brooks, Jr., Farron Troutt, Graylon Gregory, Thomas Junior Graves and Skip Graves. Remaining visitation is today from 9 to 11

a.m. at Woodard Funeral Home. Mrs. Troutt was a member of New Hope Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garfield Troutt, Jr., father, Tom Graves, Mother, Eula Graves,

step-son, Freddy Neal Troutt and daughter-in-law, Charlotte Troutt. Mrs. Troutt, is survived by her sons, James Allen Troutt, of Westmoreland and Danny "Hammer" (Sharon) Troutt, of Lafayette; brothers, Jessie Lee (Meda) Graves, David (Carol) Graves, all of Portland, Thomas, Jr, (Sylvia) Graves and Clifford "Skip" (Patsy) Graves, all of Castalian Springs; sisters, Peggy (Dale) Gregory, of Lafayette and Betty (Dave) Beasley, of Gallatin; eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Mabel Taylor Franklin

age 90, of Gallatin, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Funeral service was Saturday, December 31 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Brother Jonathan England officiating. Interment followed in Crestview Memorial Park with Glenn Haynes, Barry Goldsmith, Jeff Conyer, Tommy Franklin, Jim Johnson and Steve Tucker serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Elders and Deacons at Bushs Chapel Church of Christ. Mrs. Franklin was born January 26, 1921 in Sumner County, daughter of the late Ira and Frances Durham Taylor. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by grandson, Mark Franklin; brothers, Gordon Taylor and Harold Taylor and sister, Margaret Johnson. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Sumner A. “Chuck” Franklin of Gallatin; son, Thomas S. Franklin (Patsy) of Chattanooga; brothers, Kenneth Taylor (Mary Frances) and Joe Taylor (Virginia) of Gallatin; sisters, Catherine Haynes of Gallatin, Callie Long of Michigan, Carolyn Goldsmith of Upton, KY and Delores Lopaze (Jim) of Elgin, TX; granddaughter, Joy Hiett (Jason) of Cleveland, OH and great grandchildren Ellis Hiett and Sumner Hiett.  Mrs. Franklin was a member of Bushs Chapel Church of Christ and owner of Gallatin Jewelry for 10 years. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Manuel Betancourt

age 85, of Gallatin, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012. Funeral service will be Thursday, January 5 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home and he will be cremated after the service. Visitation is today, Wednesday, January 4 from 4-7 p.m. Mr. Betancourt was born November 20, 1926 in New York, NY, son of the late Manuel Betancourt and Josephine Rivera Betancourt. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Betancourt; sister, Amparo Betancourt and brother, Theodore E. Betancourt. He is survived by his wife, Marie Spivey Betancourt of Gallatin; sons, Daniel Betancourt (Sandy) of New Jersey and Philip C. Betancourt (Heather) of Sarasota, FL; brothers, Charlie Betancourt (Carman) and James Betancourt (Josie) all of New York, NY; sisters, Isabel Aviles of Delaware and Helen Rios of New York, NY; sister-in-law, Aida Betancourt of New Jersey and grandchildren, Jonathan Betancourt, Matthew Betancourt, Scott Betancourt, Amber Betancourt and David Betancourt. Mr. Betancourt served during WWII in the U. S. Navy and then later joined the U. S. Army, where he retired after 22 years as a SFC. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for serving in combat during his tour of duty in Vietnam. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Robert W. “Bob” Wicksell

age 65, of Gallatin, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012. Funeral service will be Thursday, January 5 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Brother Charles Anderson officiating. Interment will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens with Rick Stevens, David Steward, Chaz Campbell, Henry Holleman, Morris Holleman, Marcus Holleman and Jim Robbins serving as pallbearers. Visitation is today, Wednesday, January 4 from 4-8 p.m. and Thursday, January 5 from noon until time of service. Mr. Wicksell was born on August 6, 1946 in Chicago, IL. He is preceded in death by his wife, Annette Howe Wicksell; father, Arnold Edgar Wicksell and sister, Sandra Jane Johnson. He is survived by his mother, Jean Holleman Steward of Gallatin; daughter, Candace Campbell; grandson, Chaz Campbell, both of Mt. Vernon, IL; brother, James Robbins of Houston, TX; niece, Holli Steward; nephew, David Steward; cousin, Henry Mack Holleman and many other special cousins, aunts and uncles. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Vicki Stratton

age 58 of Gallatin, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011. Funeral service was Tuesday, January 03, 2012 at 1 p.m. from Woodard Funeral Home. Interment followed in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Stratton was retired from Volunteer State College. She was preceded in death by her father, Tommy Dean Speck, husband, Tom Stratton, Sr., stepfather - Larry Speck Mrs. Stratton is survived by her daughter Jodi Wright, Marietta, GA; mother, LaVeta Speck, Gallatin; son, Tom Stratton, Jr., Cookeville; son, Sam Willeford, Gallatin; son-in-law, Darryl Wright, Marietta, GA; daughter-in-law, Erin Stratton, Cookeville and four grandchildren.