The News-Examiner from Gallatin, Tennessee • GA5

THE NEWS EXAMINER GALLATIN NEWS FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010 5A OBITUARIES SANDRA LANETTE CAREY Sandra Lanette Carey, 42, passed away March 12, 2010. She is survived by her devoted family: mother, Betty J. Carey; sister, La Shanta Carey; brothers, Andre Carey of Madison and Anthony (La Toya) Garrett of Madison; aunts, Womack; husband, Brodie H. Womack; brothers, Homer, J.H, Caswell and Charles Crowder; and sisters, Mary Day (Buford) Highers, Dora (Howard) Gwynn, Margaret (Tom) Cox, Virginia (William Vantrease, Catherine (William) Scallorn and Pat (David) Hemby. She is survived by a daughter, Day W.

(Robert) Horner of Gallatin, grandchildren, Dr. Ann P. O'Rourke (Kevin) Tita of Madison, George "Kip" (Kerrie) O'Rourke of Gashen, Patrick O'Rourke of Seattle and Robin (Ben) Shelton of Hoover, Ala; great-grandchildren, Jack and Wells Shelton and Aidan Brodie O'Rourke; and numerous nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com. Family Heritage Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

THOMAS GROVE Thomas "Tom" Edward Grove, 85, of Portland, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and cherished friend to many, passed into the loving (Zadie) Escue of Bethpage; grandchildren, Jordan, Brandon, Andrew and Christian Alcaraz; and several nephews and nieces. Online condolences may be submitted at www.alexan-derfhinfo. Alexander Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. DAVID FRANKLIN GOFORTH David Franklin Goforth, 61, of Gallatin passed away March 15, 2010. He was born March 16, 1948 in Asheville, NC.

He was preceded in death by his father, John William Goforth. He is survived by wife, Dianna Hodges Goforth of Gallatin; mother, Mary Thorpe Goforth of Fairview, N.C.; sons, David Brian Goforth of Brevard, N.C., and James Quinn (Jena) Kehler of Raleigh, N.C.; daughters, Denise Kelly of Hendersonville, N.C. and Catherine Ann (Kenneth) Wilson of Madison; sister, Patricia Goforth of Marshall, N.C; and six grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Salvus Center, 556 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066. Online condolences may be sent at Family Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

BARBARA ANN BRACKIN Barbara Ann Brackin, 74, of Gallatin went to her heavenly home on March 15, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, John "Buddy" Brackin; son, Dale A. (Pam) Brackin of Indianapolis; daughter, Janet L. (Bruce) Vahle of Indianapolis; grandsons, Dale A. Brackin James D.

active farmer and proudly served on the Sumner County Regional Planning Commission from 1993 until 2007, during a time of exponential growth in the county. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Portland. Grove is survived by his wife of 58 years, Winnie; sons, Curtis Grove (Teresa) of Portland and Kevin (Judi) of Austin, TexasNorthville, Mich; grandchildren, Trevor Grove, Thomas Grove, Gabriela Castillo and Christiana Castillo; and sister, Dorothy (J.B.) Grissom of Muncie, Ind. Funeral services were held at Wilkinson Wiseman Funeral Home in Portland on March 12 with Brother Greg McCoy officiating and interment followed at Old Brush Cemetery in Portland. His family requests that donations may be made in his honor to Portland First Baptist Church building fund, 106 N.

Broadway, Portland, TN 37148. HARRY SWANEY BARNES Harry Swaney Barnes, 77, of Gallatin passed away March 16, 2010. Graveside services were March 18 at Crestview Memorial Park with Brother Brent Hall officiating. He was born in Gallatin on Oct. 27, 1932, son of the late James Solon Barnes and Valeria Allen Bay Barnes.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ellen Bowles Barnes; stepgrand-son, Loren Wayne Lassiter; sisters, Nancy Appleby, Mildred Lee and Katherine Jones; and a brother, Jimmy Barnes. He is survived by his wife, Mary of Westmoreland; daughters, Frankie (Dewayne) Tucker of Castalian Springs, Kim (Ron) Orr of the Sideview community, Paula (Ricky) Stafford of Gallatin, Robbin (Joe) Adcock of Gallatin and Toni Angel of Indianapolis; stepdaughter, Regina Carpenter of Lafayette; stepson, Tommy (Debbie) Isenburg of Hendersonville; 15 grandchildren; and 14 greatgrandchildren. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com. Family Heritage Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. grandchildren, Lisa Hickman, Tracy Brewer, Brent Edens, Matt Chambers, Blake Chambers, Renee Chambers and Alan Klingler; and great-grandchildren, Halie Hickman, Hunter White, Cole Chambers and Abby Marie Edens.

Online condolences may be submitted at Family Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. DOROTHY MAY RIGSBY Dorothy May Rigsby, 74, of Greenbrier passed away March 15, 2010 at Bordeaux Long Term Care in Nashville. She was born in Arab, to her late parents, Ed and Mary Ellen Dunn Shaver. She was also preceded in death by husband, Floyd Rigsby; son, Barry Rigsby; and brothers, Butch, Sandford, Gene and Ermon. Services were March 18 with the Rev.

Michael Smith officiating. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Floyd E. (Betty) of Nashville, Ernest N. (Sandy) of White House, Wesley E.

(Kathy) of Joelton and Randall Rigsby of White House; daughter and son-in-law, Reba Dawn (Shawn) Young of Spring Hill; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Austin Bell Funeral Home in White House was in charge of arrangements. JOHNNY RAY ADAMS Johnny Ray Adams, 57, of Gallatin passed away March 14, 2010. Funeral services were March 17 at Alexander Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Gallatin Cemetery with Jamie Alcaraz, Chris Alcaraz, Tony Escue and Glenn Escue serving as pallbearers.

He was born in Sumner County on Jan. 25, 1953. He was preceded in death by his father, Avriett Adams. He is survived by his mother, Eunice Adams of Hendersonville; his wife, Donna Hill Adams of Manchester; daughters, Vanessa Hill and Jamie Alcaraz both of Manchester; brothers, Jimmy Adams of Cotton-town and Larry Adams of Hendersonville; sister, Carolyn Hawkins of Hendersonville; aunt, Patsy (Bobby) Farley of Gallatin; uncles, Donald (Nola) Escue of Portland and Billy Electric in Indianapolis for 32 years. Funeral services were March 18 at the Gallatin Funeral Home at Crestview with Brother Jonathan England of Bush's Chapel and P.J.

Hardy of Lexington, officiating. Interment followed in the Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be submitted to the family at gallatinfuneralhome.com. Gallatin Funeral Home Memory Gardens at Crestview was in charge of the arrangements.

BRANDE NICOLE BUTLER Brande Nicole Butler, 33, of Gallatin passed away March 14, 2010. Graveside services were March 16 at Crestview Memorial Park with Dr. Larry Gilmore officiating. Butler was born in Sumner County on Jan. 16, 1977, daughter of David "Rusty" Butler and Sandra Shannon Butler.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Bob E. Butler. She is survived by her parents, David and Sandra Butler of Christiana, great-grandmother, Lillie M. Butler; grandparents, Ed and June Shannon and Faye S. Butler, all of Gallatin; and sister, Lacie (Travis) Nichols of Aiken, S.C.; nieces, Emma and Elle Nichols; her loving devoted companion, Jeffery Rosasco of Gallatin; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com ETHELLEEN CROWDER WOMACK Ethelleen Crowder Womack, 92, of Gallatin passed away March 15, 2010. Funeral services were March 18 at Family Heritage Funeral Home with Brother Don Craighead and Dennis Crowder officiating. Interment followed in Crestview Memorial Park with family and friends serving as pallbearers. She was born in Rives, daughter of Warner P. and Flora Hatcher Crowder.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Jean Viola Camble RHk oi Dallas and Mat-tie Johnson of Gallatin; uncles, James Carey of Carey Gallatin and Jerry (Delores) Carey of Madison; and a host of loving family and friends. Visitation will be March 19 from 5-7 p.m. Viewing will be March 20 from 11 a.m. to noon with services to follow at Rockland Baptist Church in Hendersonville. The Rev.

Leslie E. Stratton will officiate. Johnson Coleman Funeral Home in Gallatin is in charge of arrangements. WESLEY RED CHAMBERS SR. Wesley Red Chambers 85, of Gallatin passed away March 15, 2010.

Funeral services will be March 19 at 2 p.m. at Family Heritage Funeral Home with the Rev. Al Buckta officiating. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Park with Matt Chambers, Blake Chambers, Brent Edens, Alan Klingler, Stephen Chambers, Mike Brewer, Ed Carmack and Dwain Hickman serving as pallbearers. He was a mail carrier for the Gallatin Post Office for more than 25 years, served in World War II and was a member of the Gallatin Free Methodist Church.

He was born in Sumner County on March 21, 1924, son of the late Thomas Reed and Unna Malone Chambers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lucille Chambers. He is survived by son, Reed (Debra) Chambers of Murfreesboro; daughters, Carolyn Car-mack of Brentwood and Patsy (Ed) Carmack of Santa Ana, Calif, and Mary Love Chambers of Nashville; brother, Ray (Peggy) Chambers of Nashville; embrace of his heavenly Father on March 9, 2010 after a sudden illness. Grove He was born in McMinnville, on Sept. 24, 1924, and was the son of the late Charlie and Bertha Bouldin Grove.

He was raised in the Pleasant Cove community of Warren County, and after graduating from Warren Central High School, he proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He later moved to Portland where he met his wife, Winnie Bolding Grove and they were married on Nov. 30, 1951 in Franklin, Ky. Grove worked for Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation until he retired in 1986 as a district engineer after 34 years of service.

Grove loved motor sports and was a crew member on Bobby Celsor's 1960 track championship team at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. He was also an The Sumner County Museum will open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The museum is open on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

and Sundays from p.m. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children. The museum is located at 183 W. Main St. in Gallatin.

SATURDAY, APRIL 3 Volunteer training for Special Riders of Sumner will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the riding facility, 400 Douglas Bend Road. 403-3866. Special Riders is a nonprofit that provides horseback riding for special-needs children and adults. The Gallatin Farmers Market will open on Franklin Street in Gallatin.

Vegetable and garden plants will be for sale. Hours will be Wednesday through Saturday beginning at 7 a.m., open through COMMUNITY EVENTS Brackin, John P. Vahle and Malachi A. Vahle; great- Brackin grandsons, Camaron M. Vahle and Zachary M.

Vahle; sisters, Earline Hughes and Rebecca Cummings, both of Gallatin; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was a faithful member of the Bush's Chapel Church of Christ in South Tunnel and was employed at Western field at Bledsoe Creek State Park. Telescopes will be set up. TUESDAY, MARCH 23 An estate planning seminar will be held at Volunteer State Community College from 3-5 p.m. in the library.

Cost is $30. The seminar is led by David Bate Parsons, attorney and past president of the Nashville Estate Planning Council. 230-3506 FRIDAY, MARCH 26 The Gallatin Public Library will host a Lunch and Learn session from noon to 1 p.m. Topic is vegetable gardening basics. Bring a lunch.

The White House American Legion post No. 206 hosts Bluegrass on the Hill from 7-10 p.m. No admission, but donations are accepted. Family-friendly. SATURDAY, MARCH 27 The children's event "Bringing Stories to Life in Fairyland" will be at the Gallatin Public Library from 9 a.m.

to noon, hosted by the Gallatin Junior Service League. Activities include inflatables, a castle, an obstacle course and balloon art. Free and open to the public. The Gallatin Arts Council will host the children's ballet "The Singing Tortoise." Doors open at 6 p.m., and pre-show percussion begins at 6:15 p.m. Admission is free.

452-8592 Volunteer State Community College will host an Easter egg hunt from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the campus lawn. This event is open to the public. 230-3443 October.

452-5692 FRIDAY, APRIL 9 Children's painting classes will begin at the Gallatin Public Library, taught by Jennifer Viall. Classes are from a.m. The April 9 class is oil pastels, $25; April 16, watercolor, $32; April 23 and 30, acrylic, $45.50 each class. Supplies are provided. 452-1722 SATURDAY, APRIL 10 The White House American Legion post No.

206 hosts family-friendly karaoke from 7-10 p.m. Admission is kids 12 and under are free. The annual Gallatin MS Walk begins at 10 a.m. at the Gallatin Civic Center. 269-9055, (800) FIGHT-MS or msmidsouth.org.

visit us online! Supper is from 6-7 p.m., and music is provided by the Rock 'N Country Band from 7-10 p.m. Local merchants will donate items for door prizes. Donations of $3 per person or $5 per couple are appreciated. 451-1531 The Col. Jethro Sumner chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will have a chapter meeting at 1 p.m., at the Hartsville Pike Church of Christ, 744 Hartsville Pike, in Gallatin.

The Green Wave Singers from Gallatin High School will present the program. Hostesses for the meeting are Bettye Freudenthal, Maria Goodloe and Jane Wright. 451-2538 The Sumner County Drug Court foundation will host a fundraiser from 6-10 p.m. at Gallatin City Hall. Tickets are $15.

The event includes speakers, music and door prizes. 442-1277 SATURDAY, MARCH 20 Boy Scout Troop No. 157 will host an open bass tournament at Bull Creek Boat Ramp on Old Hickory Lake. To register, call 452-7719. A benefit dance for the American Cancer Society will be from 6-9 p.m.

at Portland East Middle School. Admission is $5 at the door; concessions available. Music by 31 E. The Sumner County Republican Women will meet at 9 a.m. at Mimi's Cafe at the Streets of Indian Lake.

Breakfast is optional. The speaker is Jim Tracy, 6th Congressional District candidate. This meeting is open to the public. The Cumberland Astronomical Society will host a free star party beginning at sunset in the day-use ball E-mail events We cannot guarantee an event will run any amount of time in advance. FACES OF HOPE YARD SALE Faces of Hope is accepting donations for a yard sale to be held May 1.

To donate items, call 206-1176 or e-mail Kathyfacesofhopetn.com. Donations are tax-deductible. Facesofhopetn.com. GALLATIN HIGH SCHOOL OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS Each year GHS selects a distinguished alumnus to be honored during graduation. To nominate, visit the Alumni section of ghs.sumn-erschools.org or print a form from gallatinnewsexaminer.com.

ANIMAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Safe Place for Animals is having a volunteer recruitment drive. During the month of March, volunteers who sign up are entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to Outback Steakhouse. Safeplaceforanimals.com or 451-7342 FRIDAY, MARCH 19 State Rep. Mike McDonald will host a community meeting at Bottom View Farms in Portland from a.m. Citizens may voice opinions about issues affecting them.

741-1980 The Gallatin Senior Center will host a St. Patrick's potluck supper and dance. TUESDAY, MARCH 30 A grant-writing class for beginners will be offered at the Shalom Zone in Gallatin from 8:30 a.m. to noon, taught by Shalom Zone Director P.J. Davis.

Topics include where to find grants, how to write grants, and working in grant teams. Light breakfast provided. Fee is $25. Pre-registration required. 442-7575 THURSDAY, APRIL 1 The ninth annual Science and Math Expo at Volunteer State Community College will be from p.m.

in the Wallace Building. The theme is Going Green, and features hands-on experiments and demonstrations, including many about the environment. This event is free and open to the public. 230-3261 9 mm 'A 1 Real Italian 0 Real Good. ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS Any Large Pizza Monday thru Thursday Dine In or Take Out 32210 32510 Come in, Call, or 1483 Nashville Pike Gallatin Publix Shopping Center Across from Vol State College 615-230-7444 www.painturos.com.