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www.tennessean.com THE TENNESSEAN Sunday, May 5, 2002 9B Death Notices Woman faces trials in deaths of 3 infants CHRISTIAN BOTTORFF Staff Writer A Nashville woman is set to stand trial tomorrow in the 1996 death of her 17-month-old son, who initially was classified as a victim of sudden infant death syndrome. Besides being tried in the death of her son Stephen, Vernica Ward is accused of killing 4-month-old Alexis Humphrey in 1997 and her 6-month-old daughter Stephanie in 1998. She is to be tried separately in the deaths of Alexis and Stephanie. Authorities had classified the cause of the first two deaths as Death Notices To our readers The Tennessean publishes free seven lines of information about the deceased (Death Notices only). Families who want more information included about a deceased person, for a cost, should have the funeral home call 259-8808 or fax their typed information to 259-8252.

Obituaries are also available online at 1 www.tennessean.com Hermitage, TN ALEXANDER, Jimmie (Jim) Nashville, TN BLOODWORTH, J. Jr. May 3, 2002. Mr. Alexander was retired from Ford Glass Plant, member Shade Tree Group and Hobson Pike Baptist Church.

Survived by daughter, Kellie (Rick) Messick; son-in-law, Rick Messick; and granddaughters, Ali Messick and Nikki Culbertson. Funeral services 10 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2002 at Hibbett and Hailey Funeral Home, with Bro. Matt Tullos officiating. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Active Pallbearers, John Wilson, Ken Wilson, Wayne Harrison, Houston Harrison, Jim Ellis, Stanley McKinney. Honorary, Ben Hurt, Frank Camplin, Bo Thompson, Booty Cummings, Charlie Dixon. Visitation with the family will be 2 4 and 6 8 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2002. HIBBETT AND HAILEY FUNERAL HOME, (615) 883- 0361.

Franklin, TN BELL, Mr. Spalding Ashworth- -Age 92. May 4, 2002. Services 1 o'clock Monday, May 6, 2002. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.

(615)794-2289. Tullahoma, TN BOYLES, Robert Age 69. May 4, 2002. Service 2 o'clock Monday, Wilson Ave. Church of Christ.

TULLAHOMA FUNERAL HOME, (931) 455-4567. "Jeff" Friday, May 3, 2002. Mr. Bloodworth worked with the Nashville Union Stockyards and Tennessee Dressed Beef. He is survived by his wife, Jean Gibbs Bloodworth; his children, Dorothy Lorene Qualls, Wayne Dillon Boodworth, Myra June Carlton, Robert Norman Bloodworth and Ira Stephen Saposnik; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

His remains rest at Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home, 2707 Gallatin where the family will receive friends today, 1 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at the funeral home at 2:30 in the afternoon Monday, May 6, 2002 with Rev. Tom Nankervis officiating. Family friends will serve as Pallbearers. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

PHILLIPS-ROBINSON (615) 262-3312; Stillfamily owned. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Lois Bray Heyde, Newtown, CT, Miss Courtenay Frances Bray; granddaughter, Mrs. Anne Heyde Martin, Sandy Hook, adopted children, Milford and Mary Ellen Bogle; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Remains are at Buena Vista Funeral Home, 3634 Clarksville where services sill be Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 10 a.m., conducted by Bro.

Steve Williams. Visitation Monday, May 6, 2002 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank or the charity of your choice. BUENA VISTA FUNERAL HOME, (615) 254-7511; Bratten and Son, Directors, Still Family Owned. Nashville, TN BRAY, Mary Gunter- Age Friday, May 3, 2002. Sparta, TN BREWINGTON, Lula Belle Shockley- Age 91. May 4, 2002.

Services will be held 2 o'clock Monday, May 6, 2002. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME, (931)836-3211. Hendersonville, TN NIPPER, Beggie Shirley- Age 88. Friday, May' 3, 2002. Mrs.

Nipper owned and operated Hendersonville Florist for 20 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Bowman Nipper. Survived by her daughter, Paula Ihrig and husband Hank; grandson, B. Charles Ihrig and wife Jennifer: nephews, Edward Ray and Wayne Fennell. Her remains are at Cole Garrett Funeral Home, Hendersonville, where the family will have visitation Monday, May 6th from 6-9 p.m.

and Tuesday, May 7th from 9 a.m. until time of service. Services will be at the funeral home, Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 11 a.m. Bro. Courtney Wilson officiating.

The family would like to thank Cathy Vandette and the caregivers of 2 South at McKendree Village. Interment Woodlawn East Memorial Park. Hendersonville. COLE GARRETT, Hendersonville, 824-8605. McMinnville, TN PERRY, James Edward- Age 63.

May 3, 2002. Services will be held 2 o'clock Sunday, May 5, 2002. HIGH FUNERAL HOME, (931) 473-2137. Murfreesboro, TN PHILLIPS, Dayton- Age 85. May 4, 2002.

Funeral services 11 o'clock Monday, May 6, 2002. WOODFIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (615) 893-5151. Livingston, TN POINDEXTER, Cecil- Age 71. May 4, 2002. Services will be 2 o'clock Sunday, May 5, 2002.

Chapel of LIVINGSTON FUNERAL HOME, (931)823-1271. Dothan, AL RANSON, Maxine Bryan- Goodlettsville, TN RICKS, Warren Age Age 85, of Dothan, AL, died Saturday, May 4, 2002 at Extendicare Hospice Services Facility, following an extended illness. A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2002 Union Cemetery, Dickson, TN. with Taylor Funeral Home of Dickson directing.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 3 p.m. Monday, at Taylor Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wiregrass Hospice, P.O. Drawer 2127, Dothan, AL 36302. Mrs.

Ranson was born April 5, 1917 in Humphrey County. TN and lived in Jackson, TN for over 40 years. She moved to Dothan in 1995, where she lived the remainder of her life. Mrs. Ranson was a member of North Jackson Church of Christ in Tennessee and attended Westgate Church of Christ in Dothan.

Survivors include a son and -in-law, Jim and Johnnie Bryan, Dothan; four grandchildren, Lisa Anderson, Royal Oak, MI, Billy (Virgia) Bryan, Yellowstone, WY, Shawn (Karen) Bryan, Baltimore, MD, Todd (Kristie) Anderson, Dothan; three great-grandchildren, Bailey Anderson, Dothan, Connor Hartman, Baltimore, MD, Alex Person, Jackson, TN; a sister, Vallie Wall, Dickson, TN: two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Ann Miller, Dickson, TN. Woodson and Elise Miller, Nashville, TN; several nieces and nephews also survive. Mrs. Ranson is preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Bryan and Emmett W.

Ranson; a son, William (Billy) Bryan; her parents, James and Florence Hood Miller; two brothers, Doyle Miller and Alfie Miller: two sisters, Hester Baker and Loraine Murrell. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, (615)446-2808. 74. May 3, 2002. Visitation after 4 p.m.

Sunday, Services 3 o'clock Monday. KING'S FUNERAL HOME, (270)522-7172. Rockvale, TN ROBERTS, Samuel Wayne- Infant. May 3, 2002. Graveside service 1 o'clock Sunday, Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

WOODFIN MEMORIAL, Cookeville. TN SADLER, Fred Age 89. May 2, 2002. Services were held Saturday, May 4, 2002. HOOPER-HUDDLESTON HORNER.

(931) 526-6111. Ashland City, TN SMITH. Miss Amanda Starr- Age 16. May 3, 2002. Funeral services will be held 3 o'clock Monday, May 6, 2002.

BOYD FUNERAL HOME. (615)792-4677. Nashville, TN SMITH, Margaret AyersAge 80. May 3, 2002. Services 10 o'clock Monday, Serenity Chapel Mausoleum.

SPRING HILL FUNERALHOME. Celina, TN SUTTON, Linda Sue- Age 55. May 4, 2002 in Cumberland River Hospital. Services 11 o'clock Monday, May 6, 2002. UPTON FUNERAL HOME, (931)243-3164.

Hendersonville, TN SISCO, Lamon Gray- Age sudden infant death after an autopsy showed that she ered, police trict attorney's office ical examiner's review of the previous Ward was degree murder deaths in 1999, pathologists call the which says that unexplained infant ing the same been deliberate. Dr. Bruce Levy, Nashville, TN Nashville, TN DAVENPORT, Laion (L. BRIGHT, Lowry T. Age 78.

May 3, 2002. Visitation 2-6 p.m. Sunday. Services 11:30 a.m. Monday.

WOODLAWN FUNERAL Hillsboro, TN BRONSTETTER, Mrs. Margaret- Age 67. May 4, 2002. Services will be held 11 o'- clock Monday, May 6, 2002. FOSTER LAY FUNERAL HOME, (931)592-3691.

Lawrenceburg, TN BYRD, Kathy Regina BuntAge 50. Friday, May 3, 2002. Services will be held 2 o'clock Sunday, May 5, 2002. NEAL FUNERAL HOME, (931)762-944 Nashville, TN BYRNS, Amily- May 3, 2002. Survived by devoted family and friends.

Complete notice. SMITH BROTHERS FUNERAL Chestnut Mound, TN CHAFFIN, Olen Curtis Age 70. May 4, 2002. Chapel services 1 0'- clock Monday, May 6, 2002. BASS FUNERAL HOME, (615)683-8212.

Nashville, TN CHATMAN, Ruth 1, 2002. Survived by devoted husband, Harold Chatman, Sr; daughter, Tracey Merrell; sons, Harold Chatman, Terrance Merrell, Timothy Chatman; stepchildren, Debbie Sullivan, Angie, Larry, Ronald and Donald Chatman; mother, Ruth Merrell; eleven grandchildren; sister, Denise Merrell; brother, Walter (Viretta) Merrell; aunts, Delora Bryant, Sarah Harper; uncle, William (Katy) Bryant, Detroit, MI; devoted friend, Felicia Alford; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Family visitation 6 7 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2002 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 2021 Herman funeral to follow, with Rev. William Harris, Sr.

officiating. Interment 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 7,2002 in Greenwood Cemetery. SMITH BROTHERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 706 Monroe Henry L. and Melvin J.

Smith, Directors, (615) 726-1476. Joelton, TN DODSON, Ella- Age 86, Fri- Age 78 years. May 4, 2002. Mr. Davenport was preceded in death by his wife, Colene Marie Davenport.

He is survived by daughters, Lawanda Pryor, Belinda Williams and Esther (Socorro) Jaramillo; son, Lalon Davenport; grandchildren; and 2. great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Vilma (Louis) Johnston. Funeral services will be conducted at Woodbine Funeral Home, 3620 Nolensville Road, Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 2 p.m., by Bro. Joe Gray.

Visitation Sunday and Monday, 1 8 p.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers. WOODBINE FUNERAL HOME, Directors, Still Family Owned, (615) 832-1948. day, May 3, 2002.

Preceded in death by husband Houston Dodson. Survived by 2 sisters, Eunice McCutcheon Mary Reed; 4 nieces; several great nieces and great nephews. Remains are at Anderson Garrett Funeral Home, Joelton, TN where service will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2002. Pallbearers: family and friends.

Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation with the family from 2-4 6-8 p.m. Saturday, May 4th and 2-4 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 5th. ANDERSON GARRETT, JOELTON, 615- 876-2968.

Nashville, TN DRAKE, John- May 4, 2002. Survived by devoted family and friends. Complete notice later. SMITH BROTHERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS, Kai- Age 18. May 3, 2002.

Services 2 o'clock Sunday, First Baptist Church. CARR ERWIN FUNERAL HOME, (931) 363-1533. Pulaski, TN DUNAVANT, Miss Alicia syndrome. But examiner on Stephanie has said had been smoth- classified investigators, the dis- homicide, and the med- together, office launched a were deaths. A judge charged with first- be allowed in each of the deaths at based on what that they "rule of three," think all three otherwise In a deaths involv- said SIDS caretaker must have death of infant chief medical after a McMinnville, TN DUNN, Walter Howard away May 3, 2002.

Services will be held 12 Noon Monday, May 6, 2002. HIGH FUNERAL HOME, (931)473-2137. Shelbyville, TN FANN, Carrie Myrtle Osteen- Age 82. May 4, 2002. Service 11 o'clock Monday.

DOAK-HOWELL FUNERAL HOME CREMATION (931)684-5011. Nashville, TN FOSTER, Gladys FrancesAge 80. May 3, 2002. Services 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2002.

WOODBINE FUNERAL HOME HICKORY CHAPEL, (615) 331-1952. Chattanooga, TN FULMER, Glenn Allan- Age 51. May 3, 2002. Services will be held 3 o'clock Sunday, May 5, 2002. MOORECORTNER FUNERAL HOME, (931) 967-2222.

Nashville, TN GANT, Jaynee Blake Hessey- Of Carthage, TN, died April 30, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Harold Carey Gant, and her parents, Melvin 0. Hessey, Sr. and Jean Blake Hessey. She is survived by her children, H.

Carey Gant, Jr. of Nashville, TN, Rosemary Syverson of Glencoe, MN, Cathelyn Cryder of Williamsburg, VA and Kevin Scott Gant of Streamwood, IL; her brothers, Melvin 0. (Pat) Hessey, Jr. of Nashville, TN and George Michael Hessey of Carthage, TN; eight grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson 'Street, Nashville, TN 37203.

Services will be private. CRAWFORD MORTUARY CREMATORY, (615)254-8200. Nashville, TN GRAHAM, Paulette Warrick- Age 54 years. May 3, TN HENDERSON, Grace 2002. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Wilson and Annie Lambert Warrick, and Erma Joines Allen; and special nephew, Robert.

She is survived by husband, Richard Graham; stepdaughter, Amy Shotz; '5 grandchildren; and 1 greatgrandchild; parents, Raymond A. and Virginia Joines Warrick; sisters, Betty (Don) Bayless and Kelly Conner; brother, Billy R. Warrick; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at Woodbine Funeral Home, HICKORY CHAPEL, 5852 Nolensville Road, Monday, May 6, 2002 at 10:30 a.m., by Wendell Byrd. Visitation Sunday, 2 9 p.m.

Interment Swanson Cemetery, Chapel Hill, TN. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers. Special Thanks to the Staff at Bordeaux Hospital. WOODBINE FUNERAL HOME, HICKORY CHAPEL, Directors, Still Family Owned, (615) 331-1952. May 3, 2002.

Services Monday 11 a.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. EASTLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATIONSERVICE, 227-9558. 35.

May 3, 2002. Services will be 2 o'clock Monday, May 6, 2002. Rickman Chapel of SPECK FUNERAL HOME, (931) 823-1201. Cookeville, TN HILL, Charlene Brown- Age Gallatin, TN JACKSON, Mr. Lathan- Age 90.

May 2, 2002. Funeral services Monday, May 6, 2002 at 1 o'clock. JOHNSON COLEMAN FUNERAL Lobo Nashville, TN LAVENDER, Jennie May 1, 2002. Family visitation 5- 6 p.m. (TODAY) Sunday, May 5, 2002 at St.

Teresa Holiness Science Church, 409 E. Trinity Lane, funeral to follow, with Rev. Rickey L. Davis officiating. Interment 11 a.m.

Monday, May 6, 2002 in Greenwood Cemetery. SMITH BROTHERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC. (615)726-1476. for Metro and the state, that he would not have any one of the deaths as a but that, looking at them he thinks the children smothered. ruled that experts will to discuss all three child any of Ward's trials, but may not say that they three were homicides.

previous interview, Levy was a label put on "the an otherwise healthy that remains unexplained complete investigation." Nashville, TN HOFSTETTER, William Sanders- Age 78 years. Died Friday, May 3, 2002. Mr. Hofstetter graduated from Father Ryan High School in 1941. He was in the U.S.

Army from 1942-1946. He graduated from Vanderbilt University 1950 and the Y.M.C.A. School of Law 1953. He was a member of the National Bar Association and practiced law from 1954-2002. Survived by children, Julie Hofstetter (Tom, Jr.) Fisher, William Sander (Amy) Hofstetter, David Cleve (Nicole) Hofstetter, Barbara Hofstetter (Andy) Sneed, Holly Claire Hofstetter all of Nashville, TN: brothers, Oscar B.

(Virginia) Hofstetter, NashTN, Father Robert Hofstetter, Chattanooga, TN: sisters, Sister Adrian Marie Hofstetter, New York, Sister Margaret Marie Hofstetter, Marks, MS; sister-in-law Mrs. John Hofstetter; 11 grandchildren, 3 greatgrandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2002 at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Father Robert Hofstetter celebrant. Interment at Calvary Cemetery.

Grandsons will serve as Pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alive Hospice or Father Ryan High School. Visitation with the family 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 5th with the Vigil service at 7 p.m.

at MARSHALL-DONNELLY 615-327-1111. Friday, May 3. 2002. Mrs. Hunt was a member of the Northside Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Hunt, and son, Paul E. Hunt, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Gregory; son-in-law, Donald H. Gregory; sister, Louise Terry; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Her remains are at Cole Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville, TN, where the family will receive friends today, Saturday, May 4, 2002, from 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be Sunday, May 5, 2002, 2:30 p.m., with Bro. Leslie Chapman, Bro. George Pennock, and Dr.

Bryant Millsaps, officiating. Interment will be Monday, May 6, 2002, 11 a.m. Spring Hill Cemetery, Madison, TN. Pallbearers will be David Gregory, Steve Gregory, Bob Dorsey, Howard Hunter, Terry O'Brien, and Steve French. Honorary, Pallbearers will Franklin Griggs, Harold Vaughn, and the Elders and Deacons of Northside Church of Christ.

COLE GARRETT, 615-859-5231. Hendersonville, TN HUNT, Mary Hazel- Age 94. Nashville, TN LESURE, Kathryn Holder- May 3, 2002. Survived by loving family and devoted friends. Arrangements later.

JOHNSON'S HOUSE OF ATENA, Clarksville, TN MEADOR, Betty Lou- Age 62. Died May 3, 2002 at her residence. Preceded in death by son, Jeffery Hamilac. Preceded in death by parents, Rosvelle Burnett Meador and Letha Elizabeth Nash Meador. Survived by sons, Charles A.

Lassmann, TX, Grover B. Reed, Starks, FL, Tony L. Reed Lafayette, TN, William Reed, Cumberland Furnace, TN, daughters, Annisa Blackwell, Cuero, TX, Melanie Faulkner, Cadiz, KY, Charlene Taylor, AR, Diana Watts, Hermitage, TN; brother, Leonard E. Meador, Gulf Port, MS; fifteen grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. Mrs.

Meador was born July 13.1939 in Nashville, TN. She was a homemaker and a Lutheran. Her body will be cremated and arrangements handled by Sykes Funeral Home and Crematory. SYKES FUNERAL HOME, 424 Franklin Clarksville, TN 931-647-1562. Brentwood, TN KAISER.

Mr. Ronal Paul- Age 71. Passed away Saturday, May 4, 2002 at Saint Thomas Hospital, surrounded by his beloved family whom he held most dear. Preceded in death by his mother and father, Louise and Paul Kaiser, he leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 46 years, Nelda Anderson Kaiser; and his loving children: daughters, Laurie (Jan) Ellis, Kristen (Ryan) Allen; sons, Jeffrey (Cindy) Kaiser, Ryan (Laurie) Kaiser; 4 grandchildren. Ron Kaiser was the former Channel 5 Weatherman, along with other on-air shows.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m., at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, with Jack Williams and Bill Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Williamson Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Darryl Anderson, Eugene Kleiser, Ryan Allen, Justin Kaiser, Adam Kaiser and Jan Ellis. The family will receive friends Monday from 4 to 8 p.m., at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, 3009 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family of Ronal Paul Kaiser requests that donations be made in his the American Heart Association.

WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 2289. Murfreesboro, TN LANE, Lillie Bowling- Age 87. Died Friday, May 3, 2002. Funeral service 3:30 p.m. Monday, at Woodfin Memorial Chapel.

Interment in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Marion West officiating. Mrs. Lane was a native of Rutherford and the daughter of the late John Henry and Eunice Allen Bowling. Mrs.

Lane was preceded in death by her husband. Jack Lane in 1966; sons, Jackson Lane in 1989, Bobby Dean Lane, 1995, Henry Lane in 2001; and one great-granddaughter, Melissa Butcher in 2000. Mrs. Lane was a member of Science Hill Church of Christ, retired from White Stagg. Mrs.

Lane volunteered with MTMC for 15 years. She is survived by son daughterin-law, Freddie Karen Lane of Readyville; daughter son-in-law, Betty Big Jim Webb of Hendersonville; sister, Hallie "Tiny" Lester of Murfreesboro; brothers, Gilbert T. R. "Pety" Bowling of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Ronnie, Lonnie Butcher, Mike, Greg, Crystal, Henry Keith Lane, Jackie Cooper, all of Readyville, Johnny Butcher, Tim Weeks, Kim Sloan of Murfreesboro, Donnie Butcher of Sparta, Ken Lane of Nashville; great-grandchildren, Lindsey Sullivan of Woodbury, Amber, Ashley Butcher of Murfreesboro, Tamara, Carissa Cooper, Jennifer Lane of Readyville, Nicholas, Julie Butcher of Garland, Jackson, Gregory Butcher of Sparta; greatgreat-grandchildren, Emily Sullivan of Woodbury, Katlyn Sneed of Readyville, Hunter Sloan, Christiana Weeks of Murfreesboro: granddaughter-in-law, Valeria Butcher of Sparta; daughters-in-law, Janice Lane of Readyville, Jerelean Lane of Murfreesboro. Visitation will be after 12 Noon Sunday, at WOODFIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (615) 893-5151.

Nashville, TN LETNER, Jeffrey Dewayne- Age 34. May 2, 2002. He was preceded in death by his father, William Claude Letner. He leaves his mother, Barbara A. Moore; his brother, Mahlon Moore: his children, Stephanie Michelle and Derrick Dewayne Letner; his grandparents, Howard and Dixie Moore: and his former wife, Julie.

Services 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002 from the Chapel of Spring Hill Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation after 1 p.m. Sunday, at SPRING HILL FUNERAL HOME, 5110 Gallatin Rd.

at Briley Parkway, (615) 865-1101. Fayetteville, TN PARKER, Mr. Walter Age 67. May 3, 2002. Services will be held 2 o'clock Sunday, May 5, 2002.

HIGGINS FUNERAL HOME, (931)433-2544. Nashville, TN WATKINS, Samuel Watkins- Age 74. May 3, 2002. Graveside services will be held 9 o'clock Tuesday, May 7, 2002 in Middle TN State Veterans Cemetery, Nashville, TN RAWLS, Claudia 'Pete' Murfreesboro, TN ROBINSON, Marjorie Wood 'Nanny'- -Age 72. May 2002.

Survived by husband, E. T. Rawls; son and daughter-in-law, Don and Linda Rawls; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Ronnie Davis; grandchildren, Stacy Rawls and wife Marilyn, Dustin Rawls, Mallory Lytle and Ethan Pugh: greatgrandchildren, Dalton and Mayci Rawls; and all of the loving members of both the Rawls and Hartman families. Visitation will be at the Woodbine Funeral Home, HICKORY CHAPEL. 5852 Nolensville Road, on Monday, May 6, 2002 from 1 until 9 p.m., with services to at Hickory Chapel on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 11 a.m., conducted by Dr.

Edward Britt from Arlington United Methodist Church and Wendell Byrd from Wingate Church of Christ, with Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Serving as Active Pallbearers; Wayne Wilson, Joe Pratt, Porter Henderson, James Currey III, Tony McMahon, Jerry Parker and Jimmy Rawls. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers; Billy Hartman, Corky Hartman, Gene Hartman, Charlie Hartman, Edwin Oglesby, Terry Dillehay, Horace Simpson, Bill Jackson, Daniel Oakley, Randall Pugh, Sam Henley and the employees of Rawls Construction and Duo-Fast, Inc. We know that during this time we may not have the opportunity to tell everyone who knew and loved Nanny how much we appreciate everything you have done for our family during this time, and how much Nanny loved each and every one of you. Our family would like for each person who has entered our lives to know how much you are loved and appreciated for everything you have done.

To Dr. Patton and the staff of Tennessee Oncology, you were so wonderful to her during her illness and she loved each and every one of you. To the 2nd floor medical staff at Southern Hills Hospital who made her last days as comfortable as possible, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. She always commented on how nice everyone was and how well she was cared for. Thank you for making her final days comfortable ones.

Thank you from the family of Claudia Wood Rawls. You will always be remembered in our hearts. WOODBINE FUNERAL HOME, HICKORY CHAPEL, Directors, Still Family Owned. 615-331-1952. Age 70.

Friday, May 3, 2002. Preceded in death by her husband, George Franklin Robinson: her son, Shannon Robinson; and her grandson, Jason White. Mrs. Robinson is survived by her daughters, Penny Meek of Joelton, TN and Anna (Ronnie) White of Smyrna, TN: sons, Jerry Robinson of Nashville, TN. Gary (Darlene) Robinson and Danny Robinson, both of Smyrna.

TN; five sisters; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Remains rest at the funeral home of Phillips 2707 Gallatin Road, where the family will receive friends on today from 2 to 8 p.m., and where funeral services will be conducted on Monday, May 6, 2002 ai 10 a.m., with Rev. David Royalty officiating. Grandson will serve as Pallbearers. Interment Nashville National Cemetery.

PHILLIPS-ROBINSON Directors, (615) 262-3312; Still family owned. Nashville. TN TAYLOR. M.E. Age 81 years.

May 3, 2002. Survived by wife, Irma L. Taylor; daughters, Lynette Cravens and Trina Bosworth; son, Bruce Pridemore: 8 grandchildren; sister. Frances Covington. Visitation at Woodbine Funeral Home, 3620 Nolensville Road, Sunday, 2 8 p.m.

WOODBINE FUNERAL HOME, Directors, Still Family Owned. (615)832-1948. 65. Saturday, May 4, 2002. Mr.

Sisco was a licensed Funeral Director and Crematory Operator with Cole Garrett Funeral Home and a member of the National Dance Club. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter Lecta Sisco; brothers, Bradley Earl Sisco: and sister, Gladys Williams. Survived by a son, Michael (Lisa) Sisco; daughter. Brenda McLain: brothers, Grady Sisco, Larry Sisco and Douglas Sisco; sister, Betty Turner, grandchildren, Jeremy Cody McLain, Haden Sisco, Erica Bogard and Lance Bogard; former wife, Judy Sisco; and special friend, Irene Markle. Mr.

Sisco's remains are at Cole Garrett, Hendersonville, where services will be Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 3 p.m., with Reverend Courtney Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 9 p.m. Monday, and from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Employees of Cole Garrett Funeral Home and Members of the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association. Active Pallbearers will include Grade, Larry and Douglas Sisco, Jerry Huggins, Mike McLain, Jim Brewer and Glenn Varble. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Interment will be in Woodlawn East Memorial Park. COLE GARRETT.

Hendersonville, TN (615) 824-8605. Nashville, TN TURNER, Sarah- May 2, 2002. 2. Survived by devoted sons. John Ill (Janice) and James Turner, Nashville, TN: devoted daughter, Jennifer (Deloise) Williams, Detroit.

MI: two sisters. Lashanda Green and Wille Green; brother, Elroy Green who preceded her in death. sister, Mabel E. Lowe who preceded her in death; granddaughters, Karen Michelle Turner, Miami, FL and Desiree Jamal Turner, Tampa, FL; grandson, Ronjour Jacobs, Detroit, MI: devoted cousin, Mr. and Mrs.

William Ray and family, Indianapolis, IN: relatives in Los Angeles, CA and Murfreesboro, TN: loving and devoted friend, Ms. Lorene West; special thanks to the St. Peters AME Church family: a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends. Family visitation 6 7 p.m. Monday.

May 6. 2002 at St. Peters AME Church, 2224 Whites Creek Pike, funeral to follow, with Rev. Eddie L. Sneed officiating.

Interment 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002 in Nashville National Cemetery. SMITH BROTHERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 706 Monroe Henry L. and Melvin J. Smith, Directors.

(615)726-1476. XXX White House. TN WILLIS, I Betty Jo- Age 72. May 4, 2002. May 5, 2002, Funeral services 2 o'clock Monday, May 6, 2002.

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