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Thomas E. Davidson, age 70, of Westmoreland, passed away Friday, January 9, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Ann Andrews Davidson of Westmoreland; son, Tommy Davidson of Westmoreland; brothers, George Davidson of Clayton, Ind., J. D. Davidson of Cookeville, Tenn.; sister, Pearl Crude of Knoxville, Tenn.; granddaughter, Harley Davidson of Chattanooga, Tenn. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, January 11, 2009, and 10 a.m., until service time on Monday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2009, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Leon Graves officiating. Interment
is at New Hope cemetery.
Bobby Davis Dorris (known to coworkers as Moose), age 70, of Gallatin, Tenn., formerly of Westmoreland, passed away May 9, 2009. He is preceded is death by his parents, Charles and Nova Gammons Dorris; sister, Eunice Law; brother, William (Bill) Dorris. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Law Dorris of Gallatin; son, Jeffery (Shelia) Dorris of Westmoreland; daughters, Julie (Kevin) Baker and Samantha (Craig) Rooks, both of Gallatin; grandchildren, Christopher and Cameron Dorris, Jessica and Zachery Baker, Madelyn and Molly Rooks; great grandson, Tanner, son of Christopher; great granddaughter, Pyper Addison, daughter of Cameron; brothers, Gene Dorris of Westmoreland and Frank Dorris of Alexandria, Va.; sisters, Virginia Gilliam of Westmoreland and Diane McMurtry of Tampa, Fla. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, May 11, 2009, and 10 a.m., until service time on Monday. Funeral service is 3 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2009, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Rev. John Hill officiating. Interment
is at Bethpage Upper cemetery. In lieu of flower, family requests memorial contributions to the American Lung Association. Mr. Dorris retired from Pirelli Tire Company.
Wanda Lane Farley, age 61, of Westmoreland, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Jackie Wayne Farley of Westmoreland; sons, Jackie Dewayne (Brenda) Farley, James Christopher (Kim) Farley and Timothy Lee (Kim) Farley, all of Westmoreland; brothers, James Burton of Westmoreland, Jerry Burton of Gallatin and Donald Burton of Ashland City; sisters, Carolyn Burton of Westmoreland, Rita Copass of Lafayette; seven grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pollard and Ruby Perdue Burton; grandson, Jesse James Farley . Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2009, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Monday and 9 a.m., until service time Tuesday. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2009, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Dewayne Gregory officiating. Interment
is at Eulia cemetery.
Dorothy Sue Gann, age 61, of Bethpage, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Roger Dale Gann of Bethpage; daughter, Tammy (Gregg) Carr of Westmoreland; sister, Tina Ditto of Knoxville; grandchildren, Brianna and Adriana Carr of Westmoreland; sister-in-law, Joyce Gann of Westmoreland; brothers-in-law, Hazel (Betty) Gann of Portand; Harold (Beverly) Gann of Gallatin; nephews, Jerry (Freda) Gann of Bethpage, Ricky Gann of Bethpage. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mertie Choate Phillips. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2009, and 10 a.m., until service time on Tuesday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2009, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Andrews officiating. Interment
is at Eulia cemetery. Mrs. Gann was a member of Gallatin Church of God.
Jewell Marie Graves, age 78, of Westmoreland, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She is survived her by her daughter, Dianne (Chris) Collard of Westmoreland; son, Lloyd Graves of Westmoreland; granddaughter, Missy (Ronnie) Wiley of Villa Rica, Ga.; grandson, Matt (Ginger) Cummins of Gallatin; great grandchildren, Katie Wiley of Villa Rica, Ga., Isaac Wiley of Villa Rica, Ga., Walker Cummins of Gallatin, Georgia Mae Cummins of Gallatin; step great grandchildren, Cody Shaw, Sierra Thompson and Alexus Shaw of North Carolina. She is preceded in death by her parents, Garland and Lillie Rippy Clark; husband, James William Graves. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, January 31, 2009, and 10 a.m., until 1:30 p.m., Sunday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m.,. Sunday, February 1, 2009, from the Robert’s Tabernacle Church with Bro. Bobby Sutton and Bro. Tim McCaleb officiating. Interment
will be in Robert’s Tabernacle cemetery. Mrs. Graves retired from Marlene Industries.
Paul P. Graves, age 79, Westmoreland, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Lavern Graves; son, Gary (Wanda) Graves of Westmoreland; stepson, Blanton (Patricia) Calvert of Westmoreland; brother, Wayne (Lugene) Graves of Portland; grandson, Chris (Katie) Graves of Mt. Juliet; great grandchildren, Aidan and Zoe Graves ; 6 step grandchildren, several step great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Orbe and Ethel Graves; wife, Wilma Ausbrooks Graves; brothers, Kay Graves and Carl Graves. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, February 23, 2009, 9 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, and 9 a.m., until service time Wednesday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2009, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Andrews and Bro. Johnny Carver officiating. Interment
is at Rippy cemetery. Pallbearers are Blanton Calvert, Steve Garrison, Bucky Mays, Bobby Graves, Darrick Graves and Keith Graves. Mr. Graves was a member of Garretts Creek General Baptist Church and a retired farmer.
Maxine Troutt Gregory, age 79, of Westmoreland passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her son, Ricky Gregory of Westmoreland; grandson, Josh Gregory of Westmoreland; granddaughters, Jessie Simons of Westmoreland, Wendy Presley of Westmoreland, Amy Villarreal of Portland, six additional grandchildren in Texas; seven great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, Barney and Lona Troutt; son, Danny Gregory. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2009, and 9 p.m., until service time on Thursday. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Thursday, April 30, 2009, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Willie Leduc officiating. Interment
is at Rippy cemetery. Mrs. Gregory retired from the garment factory where she worked most all her life.
Mary Olean Hanvy, age 75, of Westmoreland, passed away Friday, January 9, 2009. She is survived by her sons, Charles (Anglea) Carr and Thomas (Mary) Hanvy, both of Westmoreland, Milton (Kim) Hanvy of Gallatin; daughters, Carol (John) Adcock of Red Boiling Springs, Linda (James) Oakes of Gallatin, Brenda (Richard) Miller of Lebanon; brother, Willard Alexander of Scottsville, Ky.; sisters, Annie Jo Graves, Ruby Graves and Lois Cox, all of Gallatin, Bonnie Woods of Westmoreland; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Sunday, January 11, 2009, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, and 9 a.m., until service time on Tuesday. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2009, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Carr and Bro. Eugene Mays officiating. Interment
is at Rocky Mound cemetery.
Lonia B. Warren Harper, age 85, of Bethpage, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009, at her residence. She is survived by her daughter, Vickie (Jeff) Donnell of Portland; son, Glenn (Peggy) Harper of Portland; grandsons, Jason Harper, Austin Donnell and William Donnell; granddaughter, Donna Withers; great grandchildren, Ian, Alexis, Zane and Zoe Harper and Shelby Withers; sisters, Lillie Mae Gilliam of Bon Aqua, Tenn., Lucille Peters of Maury County, Tenn.; brother, Luther Warren of Detroit, Mich. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Harper; parents, Will A. and Bessie McFarland Warren; son, Roger Harper; brother, Lawrence Warren; sister, Kinnie C. Taylor; grandsons, Brian and J.R. Harper. Visitation is 11 a.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2009, and 10 a.m., until service time Wednesday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2009, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Doyle Farris and Bro. Floyd Farris officiating. Interment
is at Mt. Vernon cemetery. Mrs. Harper retired from Sumner Regional Medical Center, and she was a member of Phillipi Church of Christ in Westmoreland.
Patricia Lou Hendrix, age 60, of Portland, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at Centennial Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Billy G. Hendrix of Portland; son, Donnie (Emily) Hendrix of Scottsville, Ky.; daughter, Kim Hendrix of Portland; brothers, Bobby Collins of Springfield, Tenn., Herschell Hodge, Jr., of Bangor, Maine; grandson, Zac Dalton of Scottsville, Ky. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herschell M. Hodge, Sr., and Ruby Foster Hodge. Visitation is 12 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2009, and 10 a.m., until service time on Saturday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Saturday, April 4, 2009, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Carver officiating. Interment
is at New Hope cemetery. Mrs. Hendrix was a bus driver for the Sumner County Board of Education in the North Sumner and Westmoreland area. She attended New Hope Church in Westmoreland.
Cheryl Leigh Henson, age 56, of Westmoreland, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Danny Henson of Westmoreland; sons, Danny Henson, Jr., of the Philippines, Seth Thomas Henson of Elk Grove, Calif.; mother, Olene Howell of of Indianapolis and Westmoreland; brother, Christopher Howell Cross of Beech Grove, Ind.; sister, Megan Cross Childers of Indianapolis, Ind.; step grandchildren, Kelsey Rogers and Brandon Stove. She is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Cross; grandson, Kirsten Henson. Visitation is 1 p.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, February 26, 2009, and 11 a.m., until service time Friday. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2009, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Pastor John Watkins and Bro. Doug Curtis officiating. Interment
is at Siloam cemetery. Pallbearers are Seth Henson, Danny Henson, Jr., Eric Harrison, Rusty Meadors, Jonathan Schwer and Cody Cross. Mrs. Henson worked as a nurse at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Highland Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Mary Charlotte Holmes, age 15, of Hendersonville, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2009, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She is survived by her father, Terry Holmes of Westmoreland; mother, Dawn Ralph of Hendersonville; sisters, Holly Holmes, Jodi Haworth of Hendersonville; step-sisters, Morgan Ralph of Hendersonville, Frankie Smith, Karley Smith and Amanda Smith, all of Westmoreland; step-brothers, Colton Ralph of Hendersonville, Ryan Smith of Westmoreland; grandparents, Shep and Shirley Holmes of Westmoreland, Katherine Holmes of Westmoreland, Gary Dallas of Hendersonville. She is preceded is death by her grandmother, Jo Angela. Visitation is 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Monday, July 13, 2009, and 10 a.m., until service time on Tuesday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2009, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. David Mitchell officiating. Interment
is at New Hope cemetery.
Dennis Elmer Hoskins, age 86, of Bowling Green, Ky., formerly of Westmoreland, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. He is survived by his sons, Jerry Hoskins of Brownsville, Ky., Charlie Hoskins of Bowling Green, Ky.; daughter, Sandra Caruthers of Westmoreland; 15 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 35 great great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Ladd Hoskins; parents, Jim and Julie Hoskins; daughter, Ruby Cantrell; brothers, Cordell, Carney and George Hoskins; sisters, Mae Parker and Dellie Moss; great grandchildren, Robert Anthony Cantrell and Misty Dawn Hoskins. Visitation will be 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 9 a.m., until 9 p.m., Thursday, and 9 a.m., until service time on Friday. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2009, from Eulia General Baptist Church with Bro. Eugene Mays officiating. Interment
will be in Eulia cemetery. Pallbearers are Jerry Hoskins, Jr., J.R. Smith, Daniel Harrison, Timmy Harrison, J. R. Scruggs and Josh Eaton. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Hoskins and Charlie Hoskins. Mr. Hoskins retired from L & B Lumber Company in Westmoreland.
Ralph Levern Lambert, age 68, of Westmoreland passed away Monday, April 20, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Dinkins Lambert of Westmoreland; sons, Roger Lambert of Westmoreland and Jeff Lambert of Lafayette; granddaughter, Harley Lambert. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hubert M and Dora Mae Law Lambert; brothers, J. W. and Carl Lambert. Visitation is 2 p.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2009, and 9 a.m., until service time Thursday. Masonic services are 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2009, Fairfield Masonic Lodge #553 AF&AM, at the funeral home. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Thursday, April 23, 2009, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Thompson, Bro. Tommy Flood, Bro. Tim McCaleb and Bro. Tim Saylors officiating. Interment
is at Mt. Olive cemetery. Pallbearers are Jackie Jones, Mitch Borders, Gary Carver, Shane Woodard, Tim Saylors, Kenneth Stinson, Derek Perdue and Netchie Woodard. Mr. Lambert was a retired farmer and brick layer. He was a member of the Fairfield Masonic Lodge #553 AF&AM.
J.K. Law, age 74, of Westmoreland, passed away Monday, February 16, 2009, at Hendersonville Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Georgie Gail Law of Westmoreland; daughters, Linda Wix of Westmoreland, Vondah Hargis of Scottsville, Ky., Gail Cline of Lafayette, Tenn.; sons, Henry Law of Auburn, Ky., Jackie R. Law of Wayne County, Tenn.; brothers, Carnie Law of Scottsville, Ky., Ricky Law of Bowling Green, Ky., Murphy Law of Bowling Green, Ky.; sisters, Irene Harville of Indianapolis, Ind., Athleen Hobdy of Indianapolis, Ind.; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren. He is preceded is death by his parents, Guy Lee and Annie Irene Grace Law; brothers, Jessie, Utah and Guy Law; sister, Winnie Doris Law. Visitation is 5 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Wednesday, and 9 a.m., until service time Thursday. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Thursday, February 19, 2009, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Wyndom Wix officiating. Interment
is at Eulia cemetery. Pallbearers are Steven Carver, Ralph Hargis, Jr, Henry Law, Jr., Walter Law, Cody Brown and Adam Chaffin. Mr. Law was a member of Bethany Church of Christ.
Johnny S. Loftis, age 87, of Westmoreland, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Annie Mae Clark Loftis of Westmoreland; sons, Clifford (Carol) Loftis of Portland, David (Donna) Loftis of Westmoreland; brothers, Lloyd Loftis of Gallatin; Austin Loftis of Lebanon; four grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Escue and Dora E. Medlin Loftis; and brother, Willie Loftis. Visitation is 12 p.m., until 9 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2009, 10 a.m., until 9 p.m., Saturday, and 10 a.m., until service time Sunday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Sunday, April 5, 2009, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Gutherie Gregory officiating. Interment
is at Rippy cemetery. Mr. Loftis retired from Eaton Corporation in Gallatin. He was a World War II veteran.
Dorothy Lee Matthews, age 72, of Westmoreland, passed away Monday, March 30, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her sons, Carl D. Matthews of Riverview, Fla., Cecil Marty Cherry of Westmoreland; sisters, Mae Moss of Westmoreland, Rose Huntsman of Lafayette; granddaughter, Jessica Tolson of Shepardsville, Ky.; great grandson, David Tolson, Jr., of Shepardsville, Ky.; six step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Dewitt Hughes and Nora Alice Cherry. Visitation is 6 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2009, and 10 a.m., until service time on Wednesday. Funeral service is 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2009, from The Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro. Ricky Kershmer officiating. Interment
is at Caldwell cemetery. Mrs. Matthews retired from Westmoreland Care and Rehab Center.
Mary Goldie Meador, age 89, of Westmoreland, formerly of Adolphus, Ky., passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her son, Frankie (Tammy) Meador of Gallatin; daughter-in-law, Tish Meador of Brandenton, Fla.; sister, Jackie (J.C.) Keen of Indianapolis, Ind.; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Minnie Napier Austin; husband, Thomas L. Meador; son, Bobby Gene Meador. Visitation is 12 noon until 9 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 2009, at the funeral home. Visitation is also Monday from 10 a.m., until service time at the church. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2009, from the Mt. Union United Methodist Church with Rev. Wayne Keen and Rev. Chuck Pruitt officiating. Interment
is at Rocky Mound cemetery. Pallbearers are Tony Meador, Paul Napier, Tim Napier, Lee Meador, Tommy Meador, Charles Wade, David Ladd and Larry Overton. Mrs. Meador retired from the Macon County Board of Education where she worked as a member of the cafeteria staff at Westside Elementary School. She was a member of Eulia General Baptist Church.
