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OBITUARIES BIRDWELL, Lloyd 82 of Cottontown. Feb. 11, 2008. Service 1 p.m. Thursday, White House Mem.

Gardens. AUSTIN BELL, 384-4515. SIMERLY, Evelyn Patricia-Age 66 of McMinnville. Feb. 12, 2008.

Service 1 p.m. Thursday. Chapel of HIGH FUNERAL HOME, (931) 473-2137. PARKS, Rev. R.

Wayne Age 79 of Columbia. Feb. 11, 2008. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, First Cumberland Presb.

OAKES NICHOLS, (931) 388-4711. DAVIDSON, Genell-Age 81 of Springfield. Feb. 11, 2008. Funeral 1 p.m.

today, Feb. 13, 2008. AUSTIN BELL, Springfield, 615-384-1000. CROCKETT, Ruth Owens-Age 84 of Nashville, passed away on February 12, 2008. She is survived by husband, Dale; daughters, Elaine and Cathy; granddaughter, Lisa Elanie.

Private service to be held at a later date. To celebrate her life, please make a donation in her name to your favorite charity. HARPETH HILLS FUNERAL HOME, 9090 Hwy. 100; (615) 646-9292; www.harpethhills.com STOTTS, Larry-Age 63 of McMinnville, TN. February 12, 2008.

Service 11 a.m., Thursday. HIGH FUNERAL HOME, (931) 473-2137 PIGG, Adean Roberson Age 87 of Iron City. Feb. 11, 2008. Service 11 a.m.

today. Collinwood Chapel of SHACKELFORD, 931-722-5488 TURMAN, Jimmy Carl Age 69 of Collinwood. Feb. 10, 2008. Service 1 p.m.

Thursday. SHACKELFORD CHAPEL, (931) 722-5488. LAFEVER, John William-Age 57 of Sparta. February 11, 2008. Service 7 p.m.

Thursday. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME, (931) 836-3211. NOLAN, Rebecca Hargrove-Age 89 of Arrington. Feb. 11, 2008.

Service 2 p.m. Wednesday. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL, (615) 794-2289. RAY, Mr. James Edgar "Jim" Age 69 of Franklin.

February 11, 2008. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, at WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL, (615) 794-2289. CRAWFORD, Wayne-Age 86 of Mt. Juliet.

Feb. 11, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. BOND MEMORIAL 773-2663. McCLURE, Elnora E.

Age 86 of Mt. Juliet. February 12, 2008. Complete notice later. JC HELLUM FUNERAL HOME, (615) 444-4558.

BAKER, Ledford 81 of Muscle Shoals, AL. February 12, 2008. Serv. 11:30 a.m., Thurs. at Poplar Creek Cem.

GREENHILL, (256) 757-0160 GRIFFIN, Father Barry SDS Died February 11, 2008 at Alexian Village in Milwaukee, WI at the age of 73. Birth name: James Whitman Griffin; born January 4, 1935 in Boston, MA; son of John and Marguerite Butters Griffin. Entered the Society of the Divine Savior (Salvatorians) on September 8, 1957, receiving the religious name Ordained to the priesthood in Lanham, MD on February 1, 1964. He was President of the Foundation of St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo, OH for six years.

In 1982, he was elected Provincial of the USA Salvatorian Fathers Brothers and served two terms. For another two terms, he served as Vicar Provincial and Director of Finance. In 1993, he suffered a stroke while in Poland, the effects of which limited his mobility and speech for the rest of his life. He was able, however, to minister at St. Catherine's Parish in McMinnville, TN for six years, and as Pastor of St.

John's Parish in Lewisburg, TN for a year before he retired to Alexian Village in 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Paul and John. He is survived by his brothers and sisters in the Salvatorian Community, and by many friends and acquaintances. Funeral Mass Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 7 p.m., at Holy Spirit Chapel at Alexian Village, 9301 N. 76th Milwaukee, WI.

Visitation Thursday at the Chapel, from 6 p.m. until time of Mass. Burial Friday, February 15, 2008 at 2 p.m., at Salvatorian Cemetery in St. Nazianz, WI. SCHRAMKA FUNERAL HOME, Milwaukee, WI (414) 464-4040.

HUBBARD, Sara Kinzly- Age 91. Feb. 11, 2008. Graveside 1 p.m. Thursday, Woodlawn Cemetery.

STEVENS FUNERAL HOME, (870) 633-5400. In Loving Memory of Betty G. Holleman June 23, 1938 -Feb. 13, 2007 From your kids, we love you, we miss you. You still live on in our hearts and our dreams.

Happy Valentines Day. Robin, Randy, Greg and Pam In Loving Memory of DeJuan "Lil Ace" H. Gibson Feb. 13, 1991 April 22, 2006 You are truly missed and will never be forgotten. Happy Birthday with Love! Mom, Dad, Brother, and Dear Friends.

McMAHAN, Irvin-Age 87 of Springfield. Feb. 11, 2008. Visit 4-8 p.m. Friday Saturday, 11-1.

Funeral at 1 p.m. AUSTIN BELL, (615) 384-1000. SANDERS, Everett M. Age 81 of Ridgetop. February 11, 2008.

Graveside 12 noon, Today at Memorial Gdns. ROBERTSON 384-0036 THOMAS, Betty Ann Age 74, Springfield. Funeral Thursday 1 p.m., visit Wednesday 2 8 p.m. ROBERTSON CO. FUNERAL HOME, 384-0036.

BEATY, Dr. Edgar-Age 86 of Murfreesboro. February 11, 2008. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday, at WOODFIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (615) 893-5151.

ALSOBROOKS, Gary Dewayne "Kodak" Age 49 of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on February 11, 2008. Gary was an active member of Long Hollow Baptist Church. A car enthusiast, he had an immense love and appreciation for the Saleen Mustang. He loved traveling and spending time with his family. Gary is survived by his loving wife, Lynette Alsobrooks; his son, Ryan Alsobrooks; his parents, Lloyd and Joyce Alsobrooks; his brother, Scott Alsobrooks; his sister, Tracy (Shannon) DeSirey; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at the Hendersonville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Hendersonville Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Defining Moment, co Carl Phillips, 123 Choctaw Hendersonville, TN 37075. Visitation will be from 12 p.m.

until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 and from 11 a.m. until the time of service Thursday, at the HENDERSONVILLE FUNERAL HOME, (615) 824-3855. KING, Margaret Lee Age 91 of Goodlettsville. February 11, 2008.

Preceded in death by husband, Charles M. King; son, Ronald Ray King. Survived by daughter, Janice King McKinney (Vernon) Martin; three grandchildren, Robert Kevin (Tabitha) McKinney, Amy LeAnn (Marc) Raymer and Kyle Ray McKinney; two greatgrandchildren, Michael Ryan McKinney and Zachariah Hayden McKinney. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2008 at the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, with Brother Leslie Chapman and Brother Stan Cunningham officiating.

Pallbearers are Archie Denson, Marc Raymer, Larry Link, Scott McKinney, Rick Pearson and Roger Burns. Visitation will be Wednesday, 4 -8 p.m.. FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 615-859-5279. SIMONTON, Ralph W- Age 84 of Portland, passed away February 11, 2008 at Portland Medical Center. He was born in Somerville, TX on December 23, 1923 to the late Ralph W.

and Gertrude May Pickett Simonton. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Mary Simonton and sister, Mary Carolyn Simonton. He is survived by his children, Anne (John) Marlin of Portland, Dr. Ralph W. Simonton III of Portland, Dr.

Susan Simonton of Minneapolis, MN; 4 grandchildren, Kelley Marlin (Brett) Alexander of Richmond, VA, Bryan (Carrie) Marlin of Hendersonville, Kari Marlin of Bowling Green, KY, James Marlin of Austin, TX; 3 greatgrandchildren, Zebediah Alexander, Cash Alexander, Maddox Marlin; sisters, Dorothy Johnson of Fayetteville, TN, Jessie Daniel of Charlotte, NC. Dr. Simonton practiced medicine in the Portland area for 54 years, retiring at the age of 76. He was a retired member of the AMA, TMA, Sumner County Medical Society, Southern Medical Association, and the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed working his farm, and his Tennessee Walking Horses.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Wilkinson Wiseman Funeral Home. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. till 6 p.m.

on Wednesday. WILKINSON-WISEMAN, (615) 325-4191. BOWEN, Delia Cinnie Age 103. February 13, 2008. Services 10 a.m., Thursday at PORTLAND FUNERAL CHAPEL, (615) 325-5010 GRAVES, Gene A-Age 79 of White House.

February 10, 2008. Service 12 Noon today, at COLE GARRETT, White House, TN (615) 672-3936. HALL, Mattie Lee February 9, 2008. Serv. 7 p.m., Thurs.

at Hickory Grove Baptist Church. STRAWTHER WHITE, (615) 230-0810 SMITH, Ernest February 8, 2008. Services 11 a.m., Thurs. at Temple Baptist Church, Nashville. STRAWTHER WHITE, (615) 230-0810 BARKS, Elsie Lou Ada Age 75 of Doyle, TN.

January 11, 2008. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday. Chapel of HIGH FUNERAL HOME, (931) 473-2137. HOLLON, James Men Age 55 of Morrison.

Feb. 11, 2008. Service 2 p.m. Thursday. Chapel of HIGH FUNERAL HOME, (931) 473-2137.

ANDERSON, Powell Edward Age 66 of Nolensville, TN. Died February 11, 2008 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Mr. Anderson leaves precious memories to his loving family; wife, Martha L.

Anderson; daughters, Carlene Anderson, Martha Jackson and Shawn Anderson; sons, Powell E. Anderson III and Jeffrey Anderson; four sisters; four brothers; eleven grandchildren; one great grandchild; a host of other relatives and friends. Services are as follows: Visitation with the family is Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Scales Sons from 4-5 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2008 at Green Grove P.B. Church is a Lie-in-State from 9:00 a.m.

til 10:45 a.m. with funeral to begin at 11 a.m. Pastor Richard Lloyd, Eulogist. Interment held at Woods Cemetery. Share memories condolences at www.scalesandsons.com.

SCALES SONS, Murfreesboro, TN, (615) 893-1313 GREEN, Alma Lorene Age 78 of Allisona Community. February 11, 2008. Survived by husband, Charlie H. Green, sons, Houston (Debbie) Green, George (Donna) Green and Wayne (Kathy) Green; daughters, Betty (Melvin) Martin and Wanda (Jack) Underwood; brother, Robert McCoy; sisters, Mary Ethel Sullivan, Elizabeth Hartley and Willie Mae Johnson; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted 3 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home with Bro.

Johnny Webb officiating. Interment Williamson Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Marshall and Marvin Sullivan, Benny Hargrove, Philip Johnson, Scotty and Keith Green and Garvin Ford. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 til 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m.

until service time at WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, (615) 794-2289 HERBERT, Kathryn 76 of Fairview. February 11, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, William H. Herbert; parents, Roy and Leo-na Sullivan, and brother, Cliff Sullivan. She is survived by her children, Linda (Philip) Farmer, Steve (Jennifer) Herbert, Mike (Pam) Herbert, Randy Herbert, Melony Herbert and Jody (Phyllis) Herbert; 14 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Wilkins and Sarah (Jerry) Shively.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 11:30 a.m., at the Harpeth Hills Funeral Home with Interment to follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Kathryn Herbert to Columbia Recreation Park girls Softball, City of Columbia, 821 West 9th Columbia, TN 38401. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m., at the HARPETH HILLS FUNERAL HOME, 9090 Hwy. 100; (615) 646-9292.

www.harpethhills.com BUCKNER, Lydia Louise-Age 85 of Clarksville. Feb. 10, 2008. Service 11 a.m. Thursday.

McREYNOLDS-NAVE LARSON, 931-647-3371. RINEHART, Bessie Age 95 of Clarksville. February 12, 2008. Service 1 p.m. Thursday.

NEAL-TARPLEY CHAPEL, (931) 645-6488. BILBREY, Ella Mae-Age 99 of Livingston. February 10, 2008. Service 1 p.m. Friday.

SPECK FUNERAL HOME, Livingston, TN (931) 823-1201. BELL, Phil Age 79 of Springfield. February 11, 2008. Funeral 2:30 p.m. today, Mt.

Denson Church. AUSTIN BELL, Springfield, (615) 384-1000. JONES, Arsdell Duane "A.D." Age 77 of Ridgetop. February 11, 2008. Survived by wife, Barbara Jean Jones; son, Allen D.

Jones, Sr. (Andrea); daughter, Fyreshia Lynn Jones Showalter (Virgil); brothers, Billy Lee Jones and Rev. Timothy C. Jones; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren. Burial will be Private.

Visitation Thursday from 12 noon til 3 p.m. and 5 til 8 p.m. at AUSTIN BELL, Greenbrier, (615) 643-4000 BOOKER, Louise Age 69 of Russell Hill Community. February 11, 2008. Retired in 1998 with 28 years in corporate office of Service Merchandise.

Preceded in death by parents, Carsie Sinda Davis West; brothers, Hulon, Charles Carsie West, Survived by son, Slade Booker friend Tamara of Russell Hill; sisters, Mildred Ray of Joelton, Merlean Aired of Ashland City, Belle Brittain husband Robert of Columbia, Christine Goad of Willette; brothers, Danny West of Pleasant View, Ray Dean West wife Shirley of Red Boiling Springs. Services 1 p.m. Thursday, Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home, with Elder Charles Jones officiating. Pallbearers: family friends. Interment Davis Cemetery at Russell Hill.

Visitation Wednesday, 3 p.m. 8 p.m. Thursday after 10 a.m., at SANDERSON OF CARTHAGE, 615-735-2118. www.sandersonfh.com MEADOWS, Ruby-Age 78 of South Carthage. February 11, 2008.

Preceded in death by husband, Donald Meadows; parents, Elizabeth Young and Pink Edward Mahaney siblings, Mitchell, Frank and Robert Mahaney, Georgia Hubbard, Opal Duke; grand son, Jimmy Bane; great grandson, Jordon Bane. Survived by children, Dimple Ray and husband Gordon of South Carthage, Roger Meadows of South Carthage, Janice Bane and husband Jimmy of Maggart, Larry Meadows and wife Vickie of Carthage; sister, Ethel Kelley of South Carthage; brothers, Ernest Mahaney and wife Sadie, Pink Mahaney Jr. all of South Carthage; 10 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren. Services 3 p.m., Thursday from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home with Elder Charles Allen Gentry officiating. Pallbearers: Family and Friends.

Interment Smith County Memorial Gardens. Visitation Wednesday from 4 til 8 p.m. and Thursday after 10 a.m. at SANDERSON OF CARTHAGE, (615) 735-2118 www.sandersonfh.com SANDERSON HILDEBRAND, Jewell-Age 73, died February 11, 2008. She was the loving wife of 49 years to her husband, Don Hildebrand.

Her brothers-in-law, Larry Hildebrand of Tremont, IL and Robert Hildebrand of Glen Ellyn, IL also survive her. She was a very outgoing and giving individual. She traveled extensively world wide, and attended Belmont United Methodist Church. She assisted her husband in the Tennessee State American Legion when he was Commander, was an active member of Post 5, was a graduate of Baptist Hospital School of Nursing, supervisor of the Tennessee Red Cross Blood Mobile, and supervisor at West Meade Place. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m.

Friday, February 15, 2008 in the Ferguson Chapel at Belmont United Methodist Church, with Rev. Ken Edwards and Rev. Linda Johnson. Active Pallbearers: Andy Proctor, Jim Gilchrist, Sam Thompson, Judge Mike Mondelli and Robert Turner. Honorary Pallbearers: Commissioner John Keyes, members of the Jessie Rustin Sunday School Class at Belmont UMC and Dr.

Richard Hock. Memorials may be made to Belmont United Methodist Church, 2007 Acklen Nashville, TN 37212; Nashville Humane Association, 213 Oceola Nashville, TN 37209; or Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Nashville, TN 37203. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2008 at MARSHALL DONNELLY COMBS, (615) 327-1111.

WILLIAMS, Betty Ann-Age 46 of Tullahoma. Vist 5-8 p.m. Tues. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday.

DOAK-HOWELL, (931) 684-5011. SYKES, Dorothy Love Key Age 77 of Puryear, TN. February 11, 2008. Services 11 a.m., Thursday at MCEVOY F.H., (731) 642-1441 HINSON, Hazel 98 of Hohenwald. February 12, 2008.

Service 1 p.m. Wednesday. Mcdonald funeral HOME, (931) 796-2207. HOWELL, Rubye 92 of Hohenwald. February 10, 2008.

Service 11 a.m. Wednesday. Mcdonald funeral HOME, (931) 796-2207. BRIGGS, Belle-Age 86 Fayetteville. Feb.

10, 2008. Service 12 p.m. Feb. 13, Mayes Chapel Church. HIGGINS FUNERAL HOME, (931)433-2544.

KULBERG, Leslie-Age 98 Fayetteville. February 09, 2008. Services 11 a.m. Thurs. Feb.

14, 2008, HIGGINS FUNERAL HOME, (931)433-2544. SCHUBERT, Erik-Age 28 Fayetteville. February 5, 2008. Memorial Service 2 p.m. Sunday.

HIGGINS FUNERAL HOME, (931) 433-2544. SCOTT, Lois-Age 82 of Petersburg. February 11, 2008. Services 1 p.m., Thursday. HIGGINS FUNERAL HOME, (931) 433-2544 PAYNE, Courtney Lynn-Age 4 of Lafayette.

Feb. 5, 2008. Services 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008.

ANTHONY FUNERAL 615-374-2280. PAYNE, Rex Douglas Age 49 of Lafayette. Feb. 5, 2008. Services 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. ANTHONY FUNERAL HOME, 615-374-2280. AUSTIN, Tommy Andrew-Age 73 of Lewisburg. February 11, 2008.

Services 5 p.m. today, Feb. 13th. LONDON FUNERAL HOME, (931) 359-1541. BEASLEY, Sarah Frances-Age 86 of Lewisburg.

February 11, 2008. Services 11 a.m. today, Feb. 13th. LONDON FU-NERAL HOME, (931) 359-1541.

SMITH, Clyde H. Age 79 of Goodlettsville. Tuesday, February 12. 2008. Pre ceded in death by wife, Virgie I.

Smith. Survived by son, Clyde Dwayne Smith; brother, Baxter M. Smith. Mr. Smith served in the Air Force during the Korean War.

Remains are at Anderson Garrett Funeral Home, Joelton, where funeral services will held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 15, 2008 with Bro. Willard McCarroll officiating. Visitation with the family from 4 p.m. 8 p.m.

Thursday, February 14, 2008 and day of service beginning at 9:30 a.m.. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. ANDERSON GARRETT, Joelton, TN (615) 876-2968. THOMPSON, Marian J-Age 59 of Nashville. Feb.

11, 2008. Funeral arrangements will be announced. HOLMES FUNERAL HOME, (615) 329-2596. TOLBERT, Mrs. Julia M- Age 81.

February 12, 2008. Survived by a loving family. Complete notice later. SCALES F.H., (615) 329-9880 WALLING, Cynthia Carol-Age 55, Hermitage. February 10, 2008.

Preceded in death by mother, Peggie Marie McDonald. Survived by father, Carlene Leslie McDonald; daughter, Kristina Danyelle Walling; brother, Michael Scott McDonald; grandchild, 3-year old, Bridget Flockencier-Walling of whom Cynthia was very close to. Visitaion with the family will be at Madison Funeral Home Thursday, 4 p.m. until service time at 7 p.m. with Bro Norman Slate officiating.

MADISON FUNERAL HOME, (615) 868-9020. WESSON, Annie Belle Elizabeth Age 83, of Nashville, was born June 14, 1924 and passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008. She was preceded in death by a son, Wayne Wesson; parents, Charles and Amanda Travis; three sisters and four brothers. She is survived by a son, Steven Wesson of Nashville; daughter, Linda Mason and husband Billy of Goodlettsville; daughter-in-law, Patsy Wesson; grandchildren, John Barnard and wife Anita, Tisha Palmer and husband Dustin, Travis Mason and wife Ashley, Greg Wesson, Christy Taylor and husband Charles, Ashlee Wesson, Trey Robinson and wife Rebecca, Collette Carter and husband Greg, Will Mason and wife Laura; great grandchildren, Joseph Barnard, Jonathan Barnard, James Barnard, Anna Barnard, John Wesson Palmer, Jacob Palmer, Jordan Wales, Aubrey Mason, Caleb Wesson, Cheyenne Wesson, Patrick Wesson, Colin Wesson, Reagan Taylor, Elijah Robinson, Mason Carter, Jack Carter, and Makayla Mason; great great grandchildren, Gavin Barnard and Jack Barnard; sister, Mildred Talley and husband James; and long time loving friend and sister-in-law, Velma Travis. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m.

Tuesday and again from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the West Harpeth Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at the West Nashville Cumberland Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Rickey Page and the Rev.

James Talley officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the children request that contributions be made in Mrs. Wesson's honor to the Children's Ministry of West Nashville Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 6849 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209. WEST HARPETH FU-NERAL.