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The Tennessean 20A SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 M.D. ELN0RA SMITH STEWART Nashville, TN JOHN WILLIAM LAMB, Nashville, TN Elnora Smith Stewart, age 102, was born December 12, 1911 in Palmersville, Weakley County, TN. She passed away peacefully May 29, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Clark Stewart, a veteran of World War II, originally of Cottage Grove, TN; parents, Rebecca Brann Smith and Philemon Andrew Smith of Palmersville, TN; brother, Richard Philemon Smith, also of Palmersville, a Navy flier killed in the line of duty in WWII; and sister, Willie B.

Smith Griffith of Warren, MI. Survived by her daughter, Alice Stewart Shehane; son-in-law, Charles Stephen Shehane; two grandsons, John William Lamb, MD, age 76, our beloved husband and father, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2014. He was the son of the late Rev. Benjamin Lamb and Margaret Kelly Lamb, and the brother of the late Benjamin Lamb. He is survived by his wife, Linda; his daughters, Helena of Los Angeles and Betsy of Nashville; his son, John Jr.

of Santiago, Chile; and two grandchildren, Lilian and Connor. He is also survived by his sister, Martha Haire and nephew, John Haire, both of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Lamb earned both his B.S. and M.D.

degrees from the University of Chicago. Chicago is also where 1 1 Jeffrey (Laura) Shehane of Nashville, TN and Michael Shehane of Knoxville, TN; two great-grandchildren, James Isaac and Emily Marie Shehane; sister, Carol Beth Smith Hutcherson of Dresden, TN; and many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins in Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio, Mississippi and Texas, including June (Bob) Ferrier, Dick (Barbara) Hutcherson, Pat (Richard) Yeakey, Dennis Griffith, Hugh Griffith, Phyllis (Harold) Parrott and Wayne (Tammy) Jones. She attended Palmersville Elementary and High Schools, and Union University, graduating with a BS in elementary education from George Peabody College for Teachers. She taught elementary school in Weakley County, TN for 12 years and at Brown Elementary School in Hendersonville, TN for 24 years. At Hendersonville, she taught 2nd grade and played piano for many school programs.

She had been a member and Sunday School teacher at Riverside Baptist Church New Life Baptist Church since 1946. She loved music, enjoyed playing the piano and composing many "praise She rejoiced in the fact that her daughter and grandchildren all became accomplished pianists. She loved the Lord and constantly praised Him for His blessings. She will be missed for her humor, sweetness, and wonderful Christian witness. Elnora loved flowers, so if you would like to send some to the funeral, that would be wonderful, or you can make a donation in her memory to New Life Baptist Church, 809 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216.

Many thanks to the kind care-givers at McKendree Village, Summit Hospital, and Alive Hospice (Madison facility). Visitation will be held Sunday, June 1, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, June 2, 2014 at 1 p.m., with a visitation an hour prior. All services will be at Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Nashville, TN 37216; (615) 865-1101; www.springhillfh.com Funeral Cemetery John joined the U.S.

Army Medical Corps as part of the 82nd Airborne Division at 5th Army headquarters. He trained by jumping out of helicopters, but the core of his service was in the medical tent as part of the U.S. presence in the Dominican Republic. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery in Albany, NY and was named Chief of Orthopedics at the VA Hospital. John married Linda Kinnicutt in Albany on June 13, 1970.

They moved to Nashville in 1972 when he joined Dr. S. Benjamin Fowler's group and the staff of Baptist Hospital. Dr. Lamb opened his private practice in 1974 at Mid-State Medical Center.

His door was open to all, regardless of financial means. Dr. Lamb cofounded the Faith Family Medical Center for the working uninsured, where he served patients generously and raised the support of a community to join him. He also served for more than two decades on the board and in the volunteer clinic of his cherished Nashville Rescue Mission, provider of faith-based services to the hungry and homeless. Among his professional honors and service were as President of the Nashville Academy of Medicine, Chairman of the Board of the Nashville Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Tennessee Medical Association, recipient of the Tennessee Medical Association's Outstanding Physician Award, and recipient of the Nashville Business Journal's Healthcare Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award.

Dr. Lamb began every day reading his Bible and praying. He was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and its Fellowship Sunday School Class, Chancel Choir and Tuesday Morning Prayer Breakfast. Dr. Lamb was well known and beloved for his devotion to his patients and dedication to the practice of medicine.

A Memorial service will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 3 o'clock on Sunday, June 1, with visitation immediately following. The family wishes to express gratitude to Drs. Stephen May, Stacy Davis, and William Penley, and to the staff at Richland Place Health Center and Caris Healthcare for their kind and excellent care. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 33 Burton Hills Nashville, TN 37215; Faith Family Medical Center, 326 21st Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203; or Nashville Rescue Mission, 639 Lafayette Street, Nashville, TN 37203. Dignity LIFE WELL CELEBRATED WOODLAWN-ROE5CH-PATTON BEATRICE MCKINN0N Nashville, TN RENAE PICKENS Brentwood, TN Renae Pickens, age 60 of Brentwood, TN, passed away on May 30, 2014.

Diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer in 2000, Renae considered herself very blessed to walk her cancer journey with the support of many wonderful friends. A native Nashvillian, Renae attended The Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City and was a graduate of Vanderbilt University. Renae worked as a TV reporter in Nashville in the late 1970's early 80's and later spent almost 30 years working for the State of Tennessee, first as the Department of Transportation's first female Communications Director and later serving in various positions in the Department of Health. Originally planning to pursue an acting career, Renae was seen during her early and teenage years in dozens of local community theater performances, including as an original cast member of I Hear America Singing at Opryland, USA. Later she acted in several professional theater productions, including one at the Alley Theater in Houston.

Renae is survived by two daughters, Ashley Renner, Chicago, IL and Vanessa Renner, Nashville, TN. She is also survived by Edwin Y. Milam, Nashville, TN, who she described as her spiritual soul mate, best friend, and the love of her life. Renae is preceded in death by her mother, Joan Owen Pickens, her father Frank W. Pickens a brother, Frank W.

Pickens III, and grandparents, Pearl John Owen and Georgia Mae Frank Pickens. No visitation with the family is planned, but memorial donations may be given to Gilda's Club Nashville, 1707 Division Street, Nashville, TN 37203; and the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center, PO Box 120633, Nashville, TN 37212. Renae wanted to be cremated and her family has chosen not to hold a Memorial service at this time. They want, however, to thank all Renae's friends who she said taught her to love, hug, and appreciate every day the people who show us they care and touch our hearts. GLORIA COTTON LOGAN Waverly, TN Age 91, passed away on May 31, 2014.

Mrs. Logan was born March 19, 1923 in Greenville, KY to Bess and Millard Cotton. She earned a B.A. in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky State University in 1947; an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Austin Peay State University in 1963; and an Ed.S.

from Austin Peay in 1975. Mrs. Logan taught in various KY and TN elementary schools. She has lived in Waverly, TN since 1954 and taught at Waverly Elementary School as well as Adult Education at Waverly Central High School. From 1978 to 1982, she was the Superintendent of Schools for Humphreys County.

In 1983, she served the Southern Baptist Convention's Mission Service Corps as Principal of Carib Christian School in Puerto Rico. Upon her return from Puerto Rico, she held various positions, including Student Teacher Supervisor at Austin Peay, Principal at Seven Hawks Educational School, and Education Coordinator at Highland Rim Head Start. Mrs. Logan is survived by her loving family of five children, six grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Waverly.

Memorial services will be held in the chapel of Humphreys County Funeral Home on Sunday, June 8 at 3:30 p.m. Reverend Danny Tidwell will be officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Humphreys County Funeral Home, (931)296-5955. RABLE CLARK VADEN Mt. Juliet, TN "A Rable Clark Vaden, age 90, passed away May 30, 2014. Born May 10, 1924, in Enders, AR, she is preceded in death by her parents, Vernon Ira Clark, Sr. and Ruby Shaw Clark; husband, Lester Earl Vaden; sons, Gary Vaden and Michael Vaden and son-in-law, Lawrence Gammon; and brother, Robert Clark.

Ms. Vaden is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Vaden Gammon and daughter-in-law, Joyce Vaden Hunley; grandchildren, Laura Ward (Steve), Rachel Ball (Michael), Allison Morrow (James), Danny Vaden and Paul Vaden (Luci); 3 greatgrandchildren; Siblings Ruby Nell Wood, Vernon Clark (Rita), Gerald Clark (Rita), Pat Clark (Martha Lou), Elizabeth Goad (Dale), Martha Southard (Ben) and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 3 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Hermitage Church of Christ, Deaf Chapel followed by a funeral service at 12:30 p.m. Interment will be at 2 p.m.

at Hermitage Memorial Gardens. IRENE D0DD WAIN Nashville, TN Age 85, May 29, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Jack W. Wain. Survived by son, David M.

(Teresa Wain; grandchildren, Rusty Carbaugh, Amber Klunk Michael Massengale; great-grandchildren, David Klunk, Emily Kunk, Brad Smith, Cole Smith, Natalie Massengale Madison Moore. Family and friends will assemble at Nashville National Cemetery for graveside services to be conducted Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at 1 p.m. Woodbine Funeral Home, Directors, (615) 832-1948. Still Family Owned. COMMANDER ALLEN "AL" ZANG Nashville, TN Age 86.

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TN 37204 (6151 383-4754 GEORGE ULYSSES LANIER Nashville, TN "Little George" -Sunday, May 25, 2014. Survived by wife, Angela; sisters, Gwendolyn Irvin, Rosalyn Williams, Jacqueline Lanier; aunts, Frances Arnold, Laura Gillian, Vernia Ridley, Irish Langham; other relatives. Mr. Lanier will repose in the Scales Chapel for viewing today from 3-6 p.m. He will be conveyed to Pleasant Green Baptist Church (1410 Jefferson) for visitation Monday, June 2 from 11 a.m.

til Noon with Funeral to follow. Interment, Greenwood Cemetery North. Services entrusted to Scales Funeral Home, (615) 329-9880. BRUCE SHANKLE Goodlettsville, TN Memorial service 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 at Goodlettsville Cumberland Pres.

Visit 1-2 p.m. Spring Hill EE, (615) 865-1101. THOMAS SHELBY Clarksville, TN View obituary at McReyn-olds-Nave Larson Funeral Home, (931) 647-3371. R0ZA A. SK0RMINA Hermitage, TN Age 102, May 28, 2014.

Cremation and Funeral Services of Nashville, (615) 885-0012. Age 69, departed this life May 28, 2014. Survived by children, Charles Brown, Juanita Rucker, Carl, Russell, Tammie, Petrina McKinnon, Diana (Morgan) Evans; siblings, Clara Crenshawn, Bobbie Hayes, Robert (Fontella) Gordon, Carrie Coleman, Laura (Louis) Corbitt; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins. Public viewing Monday, June 2, 2014 from 4-8 p.m. at Highland Hills Funeral Home, 2422 Brick Church Pike.

Visitation Tuesday, June 3, 2014 from 11-12 Noon with funeral to follow at Mt Calvary Baptist Church, 2448 Herman with Rev. Percy J. Clark, Pastor Rev. William Boyd, Eulogist. Entombment in Greenwood West Cemetery.

Highland Hills Funeral Home Crematory 2422 Brkk Church Pike Nashvilk, TNi 37207 (615) 650-5555 Condolences may be offered at FL0RINE H.SMITH Nashville, TN Age 95, passed away on May 28, 2014. Complete obituary with service de- tails to follow. Dignity' LIFE WELL CELEBRATED' WOODLAWN-ROE5CH-PATTON rUKT.RAI. MOMF. MF.MOtlAI.

PAHK. GEO Thompson Ln. NashvilFe, TN 37204 3BJ-4761 IWffcr uni'mr MICHAEL SMITH Pulaski, TN Age 64, died May 31, 2014. Visit 4-8 p.m. Monday, service 11 a.m.

Tuesday, MILTON SPIVEY Greenbriar, TN Graveside service 1 p.m., June 2, 2014 at Nashville National Cemetery, meet at the office. Phillips-Robinson, (615) 262-3312. EDWARD LEO MILLER Hermitage, TN Edward Leo Miller, age 84 of Hermitage, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at Summit Medical Center. He was born in Chicago, IL to the late Edward Leo Miller and Eva Ellis Miller. He was a US Army veteran, former American Legion Post Commander and member of St.

Germaine Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Eleanor T. Miller; son, Edward Leo Miller Jr; and daughter, Joan Therese Miller. He is survived by his children, James T. (Teresa) Miller of Orland Park, IL, Eileen (Robert) Feuser of Elgin, IL, Thomas W.

(Lynn) Miller of Orland Park, IL, William J. (Margo) Miller of Chicago, IL and Robert G. (Deborah) Miller of Murfreesboro, TN; seventeen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, June 3, 2014 from 4 until 8 p.m. at Murfreesboro Funeral Home.

Burial to be at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery in Alsip, IL. Those wishing may send condolences online at Murfreesboro Funeral Home, (615) 896-2229. WILLIAM CARLTON RAGAN Nashville, TN William Carlton Ragan, age 89, passed away May 29, 2014. Mr. Ragan was preceded in death by wife, Catherine Hope Ragan.

Survived by his son, Jerry Ragan (Brenda); grandsons, Patrick Scott Ragan (Kathryn), Steven Alexander Ragan; great-grandchildren, Ian, Peyton, Michael, Hunter, Aaron Ragan; sister, Jean Youree; and honorary granddaughters, Leanne Cullom and Nicole Melton. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2014 at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Interment to follow at 1 p.m. at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens.

Visitation with the family will be held on Sunday from 1-5 p.m. and 1 hour prior to the service at: Dignity' WELL CELEBRATED' MOUNT OLIVET FUVEftAI. IIOMF. irr.MF.TF.RY 1101 Lebanon PikE. MashvillE.

TN 37210 (615; ZSE11S3 JOHNNY LEE YOUNG Sparta, TN Age 66 of Sparta, May 30, 2014. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday June 2, 2014 Hunter Funeral Home, (931) 836-3211. DOROTHY ANN STEWART Antioch, TN Passed away on May 31, 2014. Service 1 p.m.

Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Spring Hill F.H. springhillfh.com ANITA ST. JEAN Cookeville, TN Services in Tucson, AR at a later date, hhhfunerals.com JAMES TIDWELL White Bluff, TN Age 69, passed away May 31 at Alive Hospice. Full details at TnFunerals.com or call Heritage Funeral Home at (615) 472-8581. BOB VANDEVELDE Pleasant View, TN Visit 12-1 p.m.

Monday with 1 p.m. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes in Springfield. Austin Bell-Pleasant View, 746-4433. GENEVA VANZANT Belvidere, TN Age 87, died May 30, 2014. Service 11 a.m.

Monday at Moore-Cortner F.H., (931) 967-2222. WILLIAM NORMAN WOLFF Mt. Juliet, TN Age 73, passed away May 24, 2014. Nashville Funeral and Cremation Service, (615) 256-1605. RANDALL WHITE Livingston, TN Visit 5-9 p.m.

Sunday, service 11 a.m. Monday at chapel of Speck Funeral Home..