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1 they Death Notices LOCAL NEWS our readers The Tennessean publishes free seven lines of information about the deceased. 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 IT available online at www.tennessean.com. Fayetteville, Tn. AUSTIN, Curtis Ned75.

July 21, 2000. Services July 23, 2000. HIGGINS FUNERAL HOME, (931) 433-2544 Woodlawn Funeral Home Springfield, TN BALES, Lt. Col. Glenn, Retired Air Force- Age 81.

Saturday July 22, 2000. Mr. Bales was a member of the Doric Lodge 372 AM, Scottish Rite 32, retired Officers.Assoc., Sojourners, National and Andrew Jackson 385, Legion, USAF Association and a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Survived by wife, Lemoi (Lee) Tucker Bales; daughters, Mrs.

Bob (Linda) Studier, Patricia Corlew, Mrs. Johnny (Guy Nell) Johnston, Mrs. Les (Glenda) Andrew, Mrs. Jim (Sandy) Medd, Mrs. David (Margaret) Henderson; sister, Mrs.

Don (Zella) Peterson; ten grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. His remains are at Woodlawn Funeral Home where services will be conducted 11:30 A.M. Tuesday July 25, 2000. Interment to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation with the family P.M.

Sunday and and P.M. Monday with Masonic Service at 7 p.m. Pallbearers are Bob Studier, Jim Medd, David Henderson, George West, Mike Underhill, Johnny Johnston and Michael Henderson. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Parkinson's Disease Foundation. Arrangements by Woodlawn Funeral Home, 615-383-4754 Nashville, Tn.

BASS, S.E.- July 22, 2000. Survived by wife, Mary Bass; daughter, Tamika Bass; grandson, Carlos Bass. Complete arrangements to be announced. SMITH BROTHERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 615-726-1476 Centerville, TN BEARD, Linda Wade- Age 47. July 21, 2000.

Services 1.p.m. Monday. MCDONALD FUNERAL HOME, 931-729-3561. Ashland City, TN BELLAMY, Luke- Newborn. July 21, 2000.

Graveside 2 p.m. July 23, Mt. Liberty Cemetery. CHEATHAM COUNTY FUNERAL HOME, 615-792-2552. Nashville, Tn.

BLACKMAN, Cocelia- July 22, 2000. Survived by 3 sons; other relatives and friends. Complete arrangements to be announced. SMITH BROTHERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 615-726-1476 Mt. Juliet, TN BOWERS, Reid- Age 69.

July 20, 2000. Mr. Bowers' request was to be cremated. BOND MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 773-2663. Lawrenceburg, TN BYRD, Lera Pearl- Age 86.

Saturday, July 22, 2000. Services 1 p.m. July 24, 2000. NEAL FUNERAL HOME, Lawrenceburg, (931) 762-9447 Lafayette, TN CARR, Marjorie- Age 54. July 21, 2000.

Services 11 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2000. ALEXANDER-GOAD FUNERAL HOME, 615-666-2189. Lebanon, TN COUTURE, Gilles ThomasAge 69. July 21, 2000.

Services 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2000. PARTLOW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 615-444-7007 TN CRANE, Oma- July 22, 2000. Services 10 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2000.

MCCAULEY FUNERAL HOME, Petersburg, TN, 931-659-9925. Gallatin, TN CROSS, Earl Wallace- Age 60. July 22, 2000. Services 3 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2000.

ALEXANDER FUNERAL HOME, 452-2324. Springfield, TN DOSS, Thomas JeffersonAge 68. July 21, 2000. Services 11 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2000.

AUSTIN BELL FUNERAL HOME, 616-384-1000. Fayetteville, TN FLEMMINGS, Esther Sledge- Age 81. July 19, 2000. Preceded in death by husband, Harry Flemmings, Sr. in 1984.

She was owner and operator of Sledge Funeral Home in Fayetteville, TN. Retired from Fayetteville City Schools in 1982 after 38 years of teaching. Served as Lincoln County Commissioner from 1986 to 1999. Survived by sons, Dr. Booker T.

Rice, Louisville, Rev. Harry Flemmings, I1, Antioch, TN; daughter, Rhonda Flemmings Roscoe, Fayetteville, TN; brothers, Council Fulton, Cincinnati, OH, Lowell Fulton, Lewisburg, TN; sister, Naomi Huntley, Hillside, NJ; seven grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren; other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family visitation 2-3 P.M. Sunday, July 23, 2000, at St. Paul A.M.E.

Church, 521 W. College St. Funeral services follow at 3 P.M. at the church, Rev. Carl Liggin officiating.

Burial in Pleasantview Cemetery. SLEDGE FUNERAL HOME, Fayetteville, TN, assisted by LEWIS AND WRIGHT FUNERAL HOME, Nashville, TN, 931-433-2362. Nashville, TN FORRESTER, Dr. Joseph L.B., Age 88, succumbed at a local hospital, July 20, 2000. Survived by wife of 61 years, Jeannette Layton Forrester; son, William M.T.

(Irene) Forrester, daughters, Bettye Jeanne Forrester, Mary Ellen F. Hollands and Bennye Anita F. Dotye; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; preceded in death by his son, Rev. Joseph L.B. Forrester, III.

Family Visitation and Viewing at the residence, 14 Music Circle South, Saturday, July 22, 2000, p.m. The body will lie in state Sunday, July 23, 2000, 12 p.m. with funeral to follow at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 615-6th Avenue South, Rev. Dennis Lloyd, officiating. Interment Monday 11 a.m.

Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Forrester Memorial Fund. J.W. Adkins Funeral Home, Directors, 292-8367 Goodlettsville, TN GRAVES, Mary Evelyn Dav- enport- Friday, July 21, 2000. Age 50.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Davenport and sister, Daisy Davenport. She is survived by her father, Lee Davenport; husband, Larry Graves; children, Pippin, Shelly Rowley, Amy Vaughn and Derrick Graves; grandchildren, Andrew Rowley, Branden Vaughn, Brooke Pippin, Olivia Rowley, Keely Graves, Shelby Pippin, and Austin Graves; sister, Ruth Davenport; brothers, Lee Davenport, Jr. and Scott Davenport. Her remains are at Cole Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville, TN, where the family will receive friends today, Sunday, July 23, 2000 from 9am-9pm. Funeral Services will be Monday, July 24, 2000, with Rev.

Jerry Ross, Officiating. Family and Friends to serve as Pallbearers. Interment, Hillcrest Cemetery, White House, TN. COLE GARRETT, (615)859-5231; 24 HR OBIT (615)859-0300 Greenville, S.C. HART, Harold William- Age 74.

July 21, 2000. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Greenville Memorial Gardens. THOMAS McAFEE FUNERAL HOME, 864-294-6415 Old Hickory, TN HAYES, Stephanie Rachel Rose- 12 years of age, died Friday, July 21, 2000. Leaves behind her devoted parents, Mr.

Mrs. Theophilus I. Hayes; two (2) sisters, Brittany and Chiffon Hayes, all of Old Hickory, TN; grandparents, Mr. Mrs. Leslie Stewart of Franklin, KY; grandparents, James and Johnnie Mai Hayes, who preceded her in death; great-grandmother, Ms.

Mary E. Joseph of Georgetown, Delaware; a host of aunts, uncles, greataunts, great-uncles; other relatives and friends. Services will be held at Hopewell Baptist Church, Monday, July 24, 2000 at 1:00 P.M. Family visitation will be from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Hopewell Cemetery.

Services entrusted to J.C. Hellum Funeral Home, 107 Stokes Street, Lebanon, Tn. 37087, (615) 444-4558 Lebanon, TN HAMLETT, James (Marc)Service 1:00 p.m. Monday. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m.

LIGON BOBO FUNERAL HOME, 615-444-2142 Manchester, TN JERNIGAN, Nellie Age 95. Thursday, July 20, 2000. Services 10 A.M. Monday, July 24, 2000. COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 931-723-3330.

KY, Nashville, TN JOHNSON, Frances Age 84. July 22, 2000. Graveside Services 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at Spring Hill Cemetery. WOODBINE FUNERAL HOME, 832-1948 McMinnville, TN JONES, Emma Lou- Age 83.

July 21, 2000. Services 2 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2000. HIGH FUNERAL HOME, 931-473-2137. Nashville, TN JONES, Mark WilliamSuddenly while vacationing in Honeoye, NY on July 7.

2000. Survived by his son, Shane; parents, William and Dolores Jones; sister, Lori (Steven) Geiss; brother, Michael (Lori) Jones; three nieces, Stefanie, Sara and Samantha. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at First Church Unity, 5125 Franklin Pike on Saturday July 29 at 10 a.m. Contributions may be made to the Shane Jones Trust Fund, William Jones. Franklin, TN KEMP.

Sadie Leota- July 21, 2000. Preceded in death by adopted son, David Kemp. Survived ters, Gertrude Simmons, Ooltewah, TN, Beverly Brown, Fairview, Ethel Simmons, Atlanta, GA, Sandra Kemp, Flippin, sons, Roy Kemp, Centerville, Gerald Kemp, Harold Kemp, Atlanta, GA, Donald (Don) Kemp, Decatur, GA, Delwin Kemp, Danridge, TN; adopted son, George Kemp, Nashville; sister, Rosa Lester, 29 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren; one great great grandchild. Mrs. Kemp is at the Franklin Memorial Chapel where services will be held 1 p.m.

(CST) Monday, July 24, 2000 conducted by Pastor Robert DeForest. Grandsons will serve as Pallbearers. Interment Taylor Cemetery. FRANKLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 615-794-1512 ley- Age 73. July 21, 2000.

Survived by his son and Harvey da T. and Karen Kirkpatrick of Watkinsville, daughter, Amy E. Kirkpatrick of Lexington, daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and John Mosley; brother, J. Monroe Kirkpatrick; sister, Sarah K. Frederick of Memphis, sister-in-law, Rachel Kirkpatrick; grandchildren, Micah W.

Kirkpatrick, W. Nathan Kirkpatrick, J. Marshall Herbst, Brandon W. Sauermann; step grandchildren, Bill and Andrew Mosley. He was the son of Edward L.

and Emma Lena Turnley Kirkpatrick. He was a graduate of Hillsboro High School and Vanderbilt University. He was a veteran of World War I1. Mr. Kirkpatrick served as a property manager for the former Nashville City Bank and Trust Co.

and most recently for Timmons Properties. He was a member of the Nashville Exchange Club and West End United Methodist Church. Mr. Kirkpatrick's remains rest at Patton Austin Bracey Charlton, Broadway Chapel, where the family will receive friends on Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Funeral services will be conducted in the Sanctuary of West End United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2000 with The Rev. Richard Helms officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers: J.

Monroe Kirkpatrick, Harvey T. Kirkpatrick, Richard D. Hisel, John Mosley, Micah W. Kirkpatrick, W. Nathan Kirkpatrick, J.

Marshall Herbst, and Brandon W. Sauermann. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernard Acacemy, 2020 24th Ave. Nashville, Tn.

37212 or Westminster Christian Academy, 1640 New High Shoals Road, Watkinsville, Ga. 30677. Roesch Patton Austin Bracey Charlton, 1715 Broadway, 615-244-6480 Nashville, TN KIRKPATRICK, Harvey Turn- Pulaski, TN KIMBROUGH, John Age 88. July 21, 2000. Services 4 p.m.

Sunday, July 23, 2000. CARR ERWIN FUNERAL HOME, 931-363-1533. Columbia, TN KING, Bennie George- Age 62. July 21, 2000. Services 11 A.M.

Monday, July 24,2000. OAKES NICHOLS, 931-388-4711. Fayetteville, TN PIGG, Virginia- Age 77. July 20, 2000. Services 2 p.m.

Sunday, July 23, 2000. GALLANT FUNERAL HOME, 931-433-4511. Financial analyst gives advice to mothers at Renewal House Nashville, TN DILLON, Ms. Ann- Thurs- day, July 20, 2000. Well known as a leader in the field of Public Health.

Born in 1911, she was the daughter of the late William Wesley Dillon and Susie Orr Wright Dillon. She was preceded in death by her brother, William 1 Wesley Dillon sisters, Harriet Dillon Horkins, Roberta Dillon 1 Lyne. Ms. Dillon attended Ward Belmont High School and graduated from Vanderbilt University Magna Cum Laude. She held a Masters of Science from Columbia University.

Ms. Dillon had served as the Director of Statistical Services for the Tennessee Department of Public Health from 1953-1968. From 1969-1974, she served on the staff of the Pan American Health Organization in Washington, DC as a statistician for infant mortality research projects and health care statistics. Ms. Dillon was also well known as a teacher, having taught Preventative Medicine and Public Health Statistics at the Vanderbilt School of Medicine, George Peabody School for Teachers and Meharry Medical College School of Nursing.

She was listed in the 1965 'Who's Who of American Women' and served as joint author of numerous articles published in the American Journal of Public Health, the American Review of Tuberculosis and Public Health Reports. Her professional memberships included: The American Public Health Association, The American Statistical Association, the American Association for Vital Records and Public Health Statistics, and the Tennessee Public Health Association. Ms. DilIon was an active member of West End United Methodist Church serving on the Administration Board and the Wedding Committee. She enjoyed and was a member of Cheekwood, Blair School of Music, Nashville Opera Association and the Symphony.

Ms. Dillon was a member of the Junior League and the Centennial Club where she was currently serving as a Director on its Board. Ann Dillon's family was of the utmost importance to her. She is survived by Caroline Lyne (Allen) Oliver, Dallas. TX.

William Wesley (Ellen) Dillon, Maxwell G. (JoAnn) Horkins, Nashville, TN, Smith Tenison (Beverly) Dillon, Dundee, IL, Rosalie Lyne Sandlin, Roberta Lyne Kristovich, Ann Dillon Lyne, Dallas, TX, John Wesley (Trisha) Dillon, Sidney, NE, Harriet Dillon Horkins (Ron) Scott, Dallas, TX; Marchia Horkins (Hal) May, Greenville, NC. William Wesley Dillon, Springfield, TN, Ellen Dillon (Jim) Thomas, Maxwell G. (Tina) Horkins, Ill, Nashville, TN. Her greatgreat nieces and nephews are Benjamin Joseph May, Katherine Lawrence May, Kelsey Ann Dillon, Warner Grant Thomas, Ellen Marie Thomas, James Anderson Thomas Maxwell Pierce Horkins, John Perry Horkins, George Peyton Horkins.

Visitation will be 3-5 P.M. Sunday, July 23, 2000, at Roesch-Patton Funeral Home, the home in which her family lived when she was a child. Services will be 2 P.M. Monday, July 24, 2000, at West End United MethodistChurch, conducted by The Rev. J.

Thomas Laney, Jr. There will be visitation at the church from 1-2 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to West End United Methodist Church or to the Lewis P. Lyne Scholarship Fund at Vanderbilt University. ROESCH PATTON AUSTIN BRACEY CHARLTON, 1715 Broadway, 615-244-6480.

Clifton, TN FREE, Frances- Age 58. July 22, 2000. Services July 23, 2000. SHACKELFORD FUNERAL. HOME, 931-722-5488, Waynesboro, TN.

Pulaski, TN GIBBONS, Michael Age 41. July 21, 2000. Services 2 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2000. CARR ERWIN FUNERAL HOME, 931-363-1533.

Nashville, TN GOODMAN, Martin July 20, 2000. Graveside services 11:30 A.M. July 23, 2000 at KKAI Cemetery. MARSHALL COMBS, 615-327-1111 Paula Joyner contacted Renewal House in April 1999, after meeting with a then-board member who told her about the program for addicted, low-income mothers and their children. Joyner was interested in the economics of single mothers and helping them get ahead.

As a financial analyst for Phoenix Financial, Joyner is qualified to get anyone's finances into shape, but she admits the women at Renewal House have offered her a unique challenge. In the past year, Joyner has worked intensely with two women and plans to work with more. "It has become more about life goals and behavioral changes" than about budgets and numbers, Joyner said. Joyner and a mother at Renewal House usually spend time determining where the mother is and how to dig out of debt. "They get tickled when they introduce me as their financial adviser," Joyner said.

During their active addiction, the mothers at Renewal House did what they had to do to get what VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK family educator, Pat Marks. "Paula helps paint a realistic fithey wanted, the drugs their bod- nancial picture for our women," ies were addicted to. Marks said. "She works with them Through their addiction, the individually to simplify their budwomen's lives, families and credi- gets." bility were destroyed. While at Because of the damage to their Renewal House, women work to credit, many women are unable to repair the wreckage of the past.

open checking or savings acAll of the mothers at Renewal counts. House receive Temporary Assis- Joyner helps them understand tance for Needy Families, which how to work with the banks if posprovides monthly checks on sible and how to identify other fiwhich the families can live. nancial resources. Usually less than $200 per fami- "Paula has helped me consolily, this is the only income the fami- date my bills and expenses. She ly has, along with food stamps.

has prepared a budget for me and Mothers are expected to save a is consistent in helping me to folportion of their income for when low through on it. While trying to they leave the program and gain open a bank account, Paula was their own home. more than willing to transport me They also are encouraged to to the banks in order for me to get "clean up" the wreckage by paying the help that I need," said one Reback what they owe. newal House mother. Trying to save anything while "I'm so grateful to have her paying old debts seems to be im- work with me on my financial possible to some of the mothers, matters because I was totally lost but Joyner breaks these immense as far as priorities go with my exhurdles down to make it more penses." manageable.

She has created sam- With Joyner's help, the mother ple budgets and blank forms for is about to move out of Renewal the women to use with the staff's House and into her own home. I VOLUNTEER LIST The Community Resource Center families can support one another. software and a conference table that serves as a liaison between the Needed: vacuum cleaner, television, would seat 18-20 volunteers. Please corporate and nonprofit sectors and baby clothes and dishes. Please contact Jason Strickland at facilitates the donation of goods and contact Mary McKinney at 451-1688.

volunteer time to nonprofit agencies 292-6371. The Donelson Senior Center in Middle Tennessee. For more The Sumner County provides health and fitness information about nonprofit agencies Court-Appointed Special education, social, recreation, needing your help, call the center, Advocate program trains volunteers transportation and outreach 781-1036. to advocate for children involved i in a services to seniors. Needed: Plain Reconciliation Ministries serves court proceeding as a result of paper fax machine and small items families of inmates in Tennessee and abuse or neglect.

Needed: to be used as bingo prizes. Please creates an environment where Computers with Windows 98 contact Jane Schnelle at 883-8375. Death Notices Franklin, TN LEE, Carol Ann- Age 40, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2000. Carol Ann was a loving mother to her children, Jessica, Jacob, Caleb and Sarah Kate, and a devoted wife to husband, Bill Lee of Franklin, TN. She is survived by her parents, Mr.

Mrs. Charles Person of Birmingham, AL; inMr. Mrs. Wallace Lee of Franklin, TN; sisters, Elaine Littleton of Fairhope, AL, Sally Elliot of Vero Beach, FL, Peggy Harkness of Mobile, sister-in-law, Cynthia Lee, Carol Lee Fold and Abby Lee Mitchell; brotherin-law, Steven Lee. She was an active member of Abounding Grace Church.

She was a prayer warrior for many organizations including, Christ Presbyterian Academy, Young Life, Teen Challenge and Youth with a Mission. Visitation will be Sunday From 6 p.m.-10 p.m. at Belmont Church on 16th Ave. S. in Nashville.

Funeral services will be Monday, July 24, 2000 at 11 a.m. with visitation at 10 a.m. at Belmont Church, followed by a family burial service. Pastor Don Finto will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Lynn Crew, Dan Elliot, Daniel Fold, Grant Harkness, Alan Jensen, John Mitchell, Brian Smallwood, Buddy Zegel.

Harpeth Hills Funeral Home, 9090 Hwy. 100, Nashville, TN 37221, 646-9292 a asa Nashville, TN MADDEN, Mrs. Chell Fogle- July 20, 2000 at Centennial Medical Center. Mrs. Madden grew up in Lebanon, IN.

She was a coowner of Franks Custom Frame Shop in Green Hills. Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Audrey Seal Fogle; brother and sister-inlaw, Bill and Barbara Fogle. Survived by husband, Mr. John Madden; daughters, Monica (Kelly) Caton, Atlanta, GA, Mrs. Monice (Bill) Hostettler, Brentwood, TN, Mrs.

Michelle (Frank) Hopfinger, Lakeshore, IL, Mrs. Deidre (Alan) Hood, Nashville, TN; son, Mr. Sean (Marian) Madden, Atlanta, GA; eight grandchildren. Memorial Mass wil be 10 A.M. Monday, July 24, 2000, at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center, Centennial Medical Center, 2221 Murphy Nashville, TN 37203. Visitation will be 7-9 P.M. Saturday, July 22, 2000, at Marshall- 615-327-1111. Springfield, TN LEMASTERS, Raymond Howard- Age 78. July 21, 2000.

Services 1 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2000. AUSTIN BELL FUNERAL HOME, 615-384-1000. Sparta, TN MASON, Clyde Prentice Age 57. July 22, 2000.

Services 11 a.m. July 24, 2000. THURMAN FUNERAL HOME PTRS, 931-836-3194. Nashville, TN Daytona Beach, FL MOORE, Joanne Gaskins- Age 65. July 22, 2000.

Preceded in death by husband, James Moore Sr. Survived by mother, Louise Gaskins of Wildwood, daughters, Crystal Graves and husband Gene of Nashville, TN, Melody Alexander and husband Jerry of La Vergne, TN; sons, James Moore of New Mexico, Michael Moore and wife Beth of St. Louis, MO, Ben Moore and wife Sherry of Brentwood, TN. Also survived by seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. A private memorial service will be held in Daytona Beach, FL.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Alive Hospice of Nashville, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203. Arrangements by ELLIS FUNERAL HOME, (615) 615-255-5412 Nashville, TN PITCOCK, Bennett, Jr. Fri- day July 21, 2000. Preceded in death by wife, Betty Pitcock; daughter, Cheryl Doub; parents, Bennett and Pairzetta; brother, Gerald Pitcock. Mr.

Pitcock was a retiree of the Metro City Sanitation Dept. of Nashville and a brother of the John B. Garrett Lodge 711 of Nashville. Survived by children, David (Debbie) Pitcock, Danny (Sandra) Pitcock, Faye Shutt, Michael Pitcock, Sheila Pitcock, Sammy (Cheryl) Pitcock, Vickie Pitcock; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Ella Marlin; brother, Willie Pitcock and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the funeral home of Phillips- Robinson 2707 Gallatin where the family will receive friends Sunday from 10:00 to 9:00 p.m.

and where the funeral services will be conducted Monday July 24, at 10:00 a.m. Masonic service Sunday at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. Interment Smith Chapel, Red Boiling Springs, TN. PHILLIPSROBINSON Directors, 615-262-3312 Fayetteville, TN SANDERS, David- Age 46. July 20, 2000.

Services 2 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2000. GALLANT FUNERAL HOME, 931-433-4511. Shelbyville, TN SEAGRAVES, Mrs. Elizabeth Ruth Hoover- July 22, 2000.

Graveside 10:30 a.m. Monday, Willow Mount Cemetery. HOWELL-LAWRENCE, 931-684-5011. Hermitage, TN OATES, William Hershel, Jr. Age 57.

July 20, 2000. Mr. Oates was retired from the Food and Drug Administration. Survived by wife, Patricia Oates; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew Ross and Teresa Oates; mother, Geneva Oates; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Roy Pearrow; granddaughter, Madeline Oates; many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held 3 P.M.

Sunday, Hibbett Hailey Funeral Home, Rev. Pat Pickett officiating. Visitation one hour prior to services Sunday at HIBBETT HAILEY FUNERAL HOME. 615-883-2361. Nashville, TN RUSSELL, Vallie Mae Bright- Mother of Grand Ole Opry star, Johnny Russell, died after a short illness.

Born February 14, 1912 in Belzoni, Mississippi and lived there many years, she then lived in Fresno, California and moved to Nashville, Tennessee in the 1970's. She is preceded in death by brother, Dallas Bright, Doddsville, Mississippi. Survivors include; sister, Florence Boyd, Memphis, Tennessee; brothers, Elbert Bright, Hattiesburg, Mississippi and J.B. Bright, Wichita, Kansas; daughter, Patsy Russell Yelton, Nashville; daughter, June Russell Bingham and husband Jakie, Tucson, Arizona: son, John Bright Russell, Hendersonville, Tennessee; son, Michael Owen Russell, El Cajon, California; grandchildren, Valerie Yelton Drake and husband, John, Charles Brent Yelton, John Bright Russell Jr. and wife Terry, Julie Russell Morris and husband Glenn, Mona Bingham, Myles Bingham and wife Kim; great-grandchildren, Brad and Tim; brothers, Sean Drake, Charles Robert Yelton, Starr, Jordan, Johnathan and Linda Hollyfield, and Robert and Caroline Bingham; greatgreat grandchildren, Dylan Lee and Thomas Hollyfield.

The memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. August 1, 2000 at at at at at at at at at at Holiday Heights Baptist Church, Hendersonville, with the Reverend Terry Clapp officiating. Memorials may be made to the Johnny Russell Scholarship Fund, Mississippi Delta Community College, Moorhead. Mississippi 38761. CRAWFORD MORTUARY AND CREMATORY.

615-254-8200 Lafayette, IN SEXTON, Annie M. Age 78. July 22, 2000. Services 2 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2000.

PHILLIP ANDERSON SON FUNERAL HOME, 615-666-4011. Nashville, TN SHELTON, Bernard- Age 83. July 20, 2000. Services 10 A.M. Monday, July 24, 2000 at MARSHALL-DONNELLY COMBS, 615-327-1111 Woodlawn Funeral Home Nashville, Tn.

STOWERS, John Age 63. July 17, 2000. Mr. Stowers was a retired driver with Greyhound Bus Line and worked as a driver with Ratcliff Trucking Company. Survived by his wife of 35 years, Theresa Stowers; three children, Mikael, Melissa, Mark; three grandchildren, Justin, Mikenzy and Owen.

Graveside services were conducted Thursday July 20, 2000 at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Woodlawn Funeral Home. 383-4754 Nashville, TN THOMPSON, Karl Sr.Suddenly Friday, July 21, 2000. Survivors, cherished family, son, Karl E. Thompson, granddaughter, Key'orrie Thompson; mother, Frances C.

Thompson; brothers, Michael, Erroll, Darrell and Dale Thompson; sisters, Linda T. Wynn, Arminta (Michael) Williams and Theresa F. Thompson; other relatives and friends. Arrangements will be announced later. JOHNSON'S HOUSE OF ATENA.

615-254-3472 Gordonsville, TN THORNTON, Rachel Louise Age 61. July 21, 2000. Services 2 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2000. BASS FUNERAL HOME, 615 683-8212.

Fayetteville, TN WILLIAMSON, Opal LeeAge 69. July 21, 2000. Services 1 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2000. GALLANT FUNERAL HOME, 931-433-4511.

Fayetteville, TN WORSHAM, Rena- Age 37. July 21, 2000. Services 5 p.m. Monday, July 24. 2000.

GALLANT FUNERAL HOME, 931-433-4511. Card Of Thanks The Family of Mr. Kerry Lee Pettus, Sr. Expresses with deep gratitude our sincere appreciation for the many expressions of kindness and sympathy shown us. Your cards, prayers, flowers, food, etc.

have surely brightened this time in our lives. Thank you for everything. May God continue to bless you. In Memoriam IN LOVING MEMORY David Montreal Lawson(Thompson) July 23, 1971-February 13, 2000 To The World's Greatest Son "Rest in Peace" being remembered and sadly missed on this, your birthday, by your parents, family, frats and friends With special loving memories, "Your Daddy and Mom's" George Claricia Thompson.