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THE TENNESSEAN WednwUy, NovmtMr 18 1998 7B 7 LOCAL NEWS 1 sentenced, 1 on trial in interstate assault Wal-Mart shoppers get Garth collapsed lung, and permanent vision loss. Her vocal cords were paralyzed by the injury, and she had trouble speaking in court. "I just hope someone will learn from this so it wont happen again," Sanders whispered. Her fiance, David Mitchell, is an emergency medical technician who helped save her life. "When we travel she is in constant fear, especially if we travel at night," Mitchell said.

"She's afraid someone is lurking on every overpass, waiting to throw a of criminal mischief in the 1997 rock-throwing violence. The judge gave him two concurrent 20-year sentences for criminal mischief, followed by a 20-year sentence for assault, with the consecutive terms amounting to a 40-year sentence. Calhoun is already serving a five-year sentence in Huntsville, Texas, on an unrelated criminal-mischief charge. McCann is charged with one count of throwing a missile into an occupied vehicle and one count each of assault and criminal mis- chief. Two others, Ryan Lee Barregar-ye and Derek Shawn Gilliland, both 18 and of Prattville, were granted youthful-offender status earlier and pleaded guilty in the rock-throwing case.

They could serve up to three years in detention. A basketball-size rock was thrown from an Interstate 65 overpass near Prattville on SepL 5, 1997, crashing through a car windshield and hitting Diane Sanders, of Westport, Ky. She and her fiance were on their way to the beach. Sanders suffered heart damage, a PRATTVILLE, Ala. (AP) One man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, and a second went on trial yesterday for tossing a large rock from an interstate overpass, shattering a car window and nearly killing a Kentucky woman.

Brad McCann, 19, of Prattville, went on trial in Autauga County, Circuit Court, the last of four defendants to be prosecuted in the case. The other three, all of whom pleaded guilty, agreed to testify against McCann. Jurors were deliberating last night in McCann's case. On Monday, Circuit Judge Ben Fuller sentenced Brian Calhoun, 23, to 40 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to assault and two counts Jam's record of 950,378 for CD sales in a single day set in 1993 with Vs. He says the promotion makes sense because 20 of his over 82 million in sales have been through Wal-Marts.

Wal-Mart has broadcast live concerts at its stores twice before. On June 4, Reba McEntire, Brooks Dunn, and Hanson were aired in a single mega-show, and on Sept. 1 Trisha Yearwood played solo. Brooks planned to appear on NBC in another television special today to promote the album, which has three new songs and new versions of old hits. By JIM PATTERSON Associated Press Shoppers got a little something extra yesterday as they cruised the aisles of Wal-Mart for bargains.

It was Garth Brooks night at the world's biggest retailer. The country singer launched new album Garth Brooks Don-i ble Live with a concert in Los Angeles that was beamed to 2,300 Wal-Mart stores in the United States and Canada. The album went on sale yesterday at 71 Wal-Mart and elsewhere. Brooks, 36, is teaming with iii Wal-Mart to try to break Pearl .1....... four great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren.

Bettie Mai Smithson Hollars, 49, Franklin, a housekeeper for Franklin Assisted Living, died yesterday, Williamson Medical Center. Cause not disclosed. Services 1 p.m. Springfield, Tn. ALLEY, James Hubert 'Hap' EVANS, William Austin, Sr.

Age 79. Son of the late Jo T. Evans, and Lena Green Evans. Died November 16, 1998 of cardiac arrest. Survived by his wife, Quindal C.

Evans; daughter, Mary E. Martin; son-in-law, Larry Martin; son, William A. Evans, daughter-in-law, Susan Evans; sister-in-law, Dorothy Evans; grandchildren, A. Cnase Martin, Chandler E. Martin, Colin B.

Martin, Quindal C. Evans, William Austin Evans, III; nephew, Jo T. Evans, niece, Katherine E. Gregory; great-nephews, Joey Gregory and David Evans; great nieces, Kelli Gregory and Courtney Evans. Mr.

Evans served as a 1st Lieutenant in the 87th Chemical Mortar Battalion during World War II, and honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. He was a graduate from Central High School, Nashville, State Teachers College Vanderbilt University. He was a member of the Vanderbilt University Quing Club. He founded Evans Glass Company in 1956, was a charter member of Melrose Civitan Club, and was a member of the Couples Class at Belmont United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at Belmont United Methodist Church Wednesday, November 18, 1998, at 11:00 A.M., Dr.

John Collett and Rev. Carmen Lile-Henley will officiate. Visitation with the family at Roesch-Patton Broadway Chapel Tuesday, November 17, 1998, from 2 -4 and 6 8 P.M. and one hour prior to the service on JOHNSON, Albert H. Age 85.

November 16, 1998. Preceded in death by wife, Geneva Johnson; daughter, Shirley Fulgh-um; granddaughter, Jennifer Leach. He leaves his son, Albert C. (Juanita) Johnson, Dickson; daughter, Vickie Johnson, Ashland City; ten grandchildren, 11 greatgrandchildren. Mr.

Johnson was a retired inspector for Metro Water Works. Remains are in the care of Pettus-Owen aid Wood, where services will be held Thursday, November 19, 1998 at 1:00 P.M. with Revs. John W.Walker and Billy Kinslow officiating. Interment in Mt.

Olivet Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, 10 A.M. 9 P.M. Arrangements by PETTUS-OWEN AND WOOD, 46th and Charlotte Aves.

292-3392. ESTEP, Kenneth Wayne Age 67. Husband, Father and Brother died at his home in LaVergne on Monday, November 16, 1998. Preceded in death by his daughter, Kim Mitchner. Mr.

Estep was retired from Textron Aerostruc-tures and a Veteran of the Korean War. Survived by his wife, Norma Jean Estep; daughters, Sharon Taylor and Tonya Anderson; step daughters, Sharon Laviola, Karon Holland and Angie Arcement; sister, Frances Carpenter; grandchildren, Matthew Taylor Stevenson, Jessica Nichole Stevenson, Adam Colby Stevenson, Johnathon Bradford Taylor, Joshua Ryan Mitchner, Daniel Todd Mitchner, Justin Brandon Mitchner and Samantha Nichole Anderson; five step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren. His remains are at Woodlawn Funeral Home where services will be conducted 11:30 a.m., Thursday, November 19, 1998 in the Chapel of Roses. Entombment in Woodlawn Cross Mausoleum. Visitation with the family after 10 a.m., Wednesday.

Pallbearers: Bobby Underwood, Junior Meadows, Kenneth Meadows, Michael Anderson, Taylor Stevenson and Adam Stevenson. Honorary Pallbearers are his devoted Friends and Neighbors. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by WOODLAWN FUNERAL HOME, 383-4754 SpartaJoelton, TN EVANS, Talmadge D. Age 75.

November 16, 1998. vived by wife, Elise Selby Evans; daughters, Cheryl Biggs, Penny Chester; sons, Floyd Evans, Lawrence Evans, Ernest Evans; step-daughters, Donna Collins, Darlene Hall; Step-sons, Danny Dodson, Dale Dodson, Darwin Dodson, James Dodson; 26 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren; sisters, Pansy Pember-ton, Nettie Pruitt. Remains are at Anderson Garrett Funeral Home, Joelton, where service will be Thursday at 1:00 P.M. by Bro. Barry Simpson and Bro.

Vernon Barker. Pallbearers: family and friends. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Joelton. ANDERSON GARRETT, 876-2968.

Age 84. Died Tuesday, No-' vember 17, 1998. Mr. Alley is survived by his wife, Mary Lemley Alley; sons, Gary Alley of Springfield, Ray and Jackie Harris of Springfield; daugh-; ter, Brenda Cook of Daytona, brother, Jay Alley of Springfield; sisters, Louise Drake of Atwood, TN. and Mary Olyn Wilson of Pleasant View; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren.

i His remains rest at the Robertson County Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, November 19, 1998 at 1 p.m. in the Robertson County Memorial Gardens. The family request that in lieu of flowers dona- lions be made to the Palestine United Methodist Church. Donations can be sent The Robertson County Funeral Home, 2201 Memorial Springfield, TN 37172.

The family will receive friends from 6 til 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 10 a.m. til 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at the ROB- "ERTS0N COUNTY FUNERAL HOME, 384-0036 Nashville, TN AUSTIN, Barbara Maria No- vember 16, 1998 at a local in-; firmary. Preceded in death by her father, Leon F.

Austin. Survived by her mother, Edith Pom Austin, Nashville; brothers Robert G. Austin, Jacksonville, FL, Lee F.Austin, Nashville. The family will re- ceive friends from 6-9 P.M. Wednesday, November 18, 1998, at Marshall-Donnelly- Combs, 201 25th Ave.

where prayer services will be conducted at 10 A.M. Thurs- day, November 19, 1998, by Rev. Steven Wolf. Burial will in Nashville National Veterans Cemetery, Madison. MARSHALL-DONNELLY- COMBS, 327-1111.

Murfreesboro, TN BLACK, William 'Fat Boy' Lee Age 76. November 16, .1998. Retired driver from Kennedy Cab Co. Survived by wife, Bessie Pillow Black; daughters, Barbara Grissom, Elma B. McKnight, Beryl Y.

Harris, Pamela D.Lyons, Zona B. Frazier, Berdette W. Roper, -r Helen B. McKnight, Bridgette L. Black; sons, Byron M.

Mot-'' ley, William Lee Black, 23 grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren; cousin, Samel- la Patterson; a host of other I relatives and friends. The body will lie in state at H. Preston Scales Sons Chapel today from 5 6 P.M. with a family visitation to follow from 6-7 P.M. Funeral is Thursday, not disclosed.

Services 11 a.m. tomorrow, Alexander-Goad Funeral Home, Lafayette, Tenn. Survivors: sons, Joseph, Eric Oldham, both Bowling Green; a grandchild. Paul Francis Rardin, 65, Brentwood, vice president of Dyncorp, died yesterday, at his home. Cause not disclosed.

Services 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, The Church of The Advent, Nashville. Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Franklin, In charge. Survivors: wife, Sylvia Rardin; daughters, Martle Rardin, Diane Daffron, both Franklin, Susan Harris, San Diego; sisters, Helen Nastri, Dallas, Pat Charleston, Houston; four grandchildren. Elvie Jane Rosson, 87, Manchester, a homemaker, died Monday, Coffee Medical Center.

Cause not disclosed. Services 2 p.m. tomorrow, Manchester Funeral Home. Survivors: daughter, Virginia Bryan, Manchester; brother, Eathel Smith Murfreesboro; six grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Jewell Burnett Terry, 87, Old Sparta Road, Cookeville, a homemaker, died Monday, Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

Servicess 1 p.m. today, Dyer Funeral Home. No immediate survivors. Lena Hargrove Tidwell, 78, Franklin, a homemaker, died yesterday, Williamson Medical Center. Cause not disclosed.

Services 3 p.m. today, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home. Survivors: son, John Hargrove, Valrico. daughters, Maybelle Reed, the Mobley's Cut community, Williamson County, Mary Lockwood, Midland City, brothers, Richard, Lewisburg, William Hargrove, Mobley's Cut; nine grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Eleanor Howe Ulton, 85, Sewanee, a retired secretary for Carrier Syracuse, N.Y., died Nov.

3, Emerald-Hodgson Hospital. Cause not disclosed. Graveside services 1 p.m. Sunday, University Cemetery. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, Winchester, in charge.

Survivor: brother, George Howe, Washington, D.C. Clara Holden Wade, 96, Murfreesboro, a retired employee of Murfreesboro Bank Trust died yesterday, National Health Care of heart failure. Graveside services 1 p.m. tomorrow, Evergreen Cemetery. Woodfin Memorial Chapel in charge.

Survivors: son, Jack Holden, Murfreesboro; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Charles Wallace, 70, Dixon Road, Hazel Green, a retired coal miner, died Sunday at his home. Cause not disclosed. Services 11 a.m. today, Gallant Funeral Home, Fayetteville, Tenn.

Survivors: wife, Betty Haynes Wallace; daughter, Teressa Ha-good, Huntsville, sons, Jerry, Hazel Green, John, Jasper, Brian Wallace, To-ney, sister, Ruth Phillips, Adamsville, brothers, H.A., Leon, both Sipsey, Maxwell Wallace, Jasper; seven grandchildren. John Clark Watson, 74, Hendersonville, a letter carrier, died Monday at his home. Cause not disclosed. Graveside services 11 a.m. tomorrow, Spring Hill Cemetery, Madison.

Phillips-Robinson Nashville, in charge. Survivor: sister, Nancy Shelton, Winston-Salem, N.C. Gracie Lee Wilder, 54, Manchester, a homemaker, died yesterday, Harton Regional Medical Center, Tullahoma, Tenn. Cause not disclosed. Services 2 p.m.

today, Manchester Funeral Home. Survivors: husband, James Wilder; sons, James John Wilder, both Manchester; daughters, Virginia Wilder, Lena Gail Snerill, both Hillsboro, Elaine Wilder, Manchester; brothers, J.W., Palmer, Marvin Moody, all Manchester; sisters, Jean Walden, Collinwood, Kathy Wyatt, Sneads, eight grandchildren. Hollis Eugene Wilkes, 82, the Park Station community, Maury County, a farmer, died Saturday, Marshall Medical Center, Lewisburg, Tenn. Cause not disclosed. Services 1 p.m.

tomorrow, Hopewell A.M.E. Church. Baxter Bros. Funeral Home in charge. No immediate survivors.

Nettie Jane Woodard, 78, Radney Street, Gallatin, a retired printer for Washington Mfg. died yesterday at her home. Cause not disclosed. Services 2 p.m. tomor- row, Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Goodletts-ville.

Survivors: son, Billy Gene Hendrix, Gallatin; sisters, Hattie May Myers, Leoma, Maude Smith, Lawrenceburg, Reba Bell, Hendersonville; brothers, Harvie, Pulaski, Elonzo Shook, Lawrenceburg: two grandchildren. Gaylon Edward Woods, 73, Matthews, N.C, a retired employee of Carter Realty, Donelson, died Sunday at his home. Cause not disclosed. Services 5 p.m. tomorrow, Hibbett Hailey Funeral Home, Donel Hendersonville, TN TRASK, Myrth Elizabeth age 88.

Tuesday, November 17, 1998. Preceded in death by her husband, Carlos C. Trask, grandson, Mark Alan Trask. Survived by son, Carlos C. Trask, III; daughters, Phyllis J.

(Robert) Williams and Sandra J. (Sheldon) Fellman, Hendersonville; 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and two great great-grandchildren. Her remains are at Cole Garrett Funeral Home, Hendersonville, where the family will receive friends today from 4 7 P.M., and where funeral services will follow at 7 P.M., with Rev. Ben Alexander officiating. Her remains will be transported to McFarland Funeral Home in Tryon, NC where the family will have visitation Thursday, November 19, 1998 from 6:30 8 :30 P.M.

(EST). Graveside services will be held Friday, November 20, 1998, at 10:00 A.M. (EST) at Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus, NC. Active pallbearers will be Carlos Trask, III, Carlos Trask, IV, Bobby, Doug, and Greg Williams, Christopher Heaton, Randy Nash, and Alan Wad-dell. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Women, co First United Methodist Church, 217 E.

Main Hendersonville, TN 37075. COLE GARRETT FUNERAL HOME, Hendersonville, TN. 824-8605. 24-Hour Obit Line 859-0300. Dorothy Mai Anderson, 79, Madison, a homemaker, died Monday, McKen-dree Village, Hermitage.

Cause not disclosed. Services 10 a.m. tomorrow, Madison Funeral Home. Survivors: daughter, Fairy Winter, Ashland City; sons, David, James Anderson; daughter, Mary Norvell, all Madison; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Katherine Frances Arnold, 83, Tullahoma, a retired floor supervisor for Genesco, died Monday In Tullahoma after an apparent heart attack.

Graveside services 2 p.m. tomorrow, Oakwood Cemetery. Tullahoma Funeral Home In charge. Survivor: brother, Ollivene Arnold, New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Joseph Elvis Baker, 84, 5795 Highway 49W, Vanleer, a farmer and a retired construction worker, died Monday, Horizon Medical Center, Dickson, Tenn.

Cause not disclosed. Services 2:30 p.m. today, Taylor Funeral Home, Dickson; Survivors: sisters, Ella Halliburton, Sally Stringer, both Dickson, Ann Jones, Burns, Beatrice Pritchard, Vanleer. Linda Darnell Bennett, 47, 38 Second Creek Road, Leoma, a baby sitter and caretaker, died Monday, Crockett Hospital, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Cause not disclosed.

Services 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Pet-tus-Turnbo Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg. Survivors: son, Barney Bennett Houston; daughter, Teresa Wimbs, Five Points, brothers, Richard, Jimmy, both Lawrenceburg, Dee, Franklin, Tommy, La Vergne, Roger Bennett, Whiteville, sisters, Mai Foster, Houston, Gloria Weathers, Five Points, Shirley Bennett, Joan Bennett, both Nashville. Bertie Mozil Clark, 80, Winchester, a retired sewing machine operator for Lanier, died Monday, Southern Tennessee Medical Center. Cause not disclosed.

Services 2 p.m. tomorrow, Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Survivors: daughters, Dlvla Parks, Ethel Clark, Roxie Clark, all Winchester; son, Henry Culp, Chattanooga; brother, Dever Baccus, California; sister, Annie Mae Rogers, Fort Worth, Texas; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Johnnie Felton Cleghorn, 78, 1602 Dexter Lawrenceburg, a retired farmer and retired llneworker for Murray died Monday, Crockett Hospital. Cause not disclosed.

Services 1 p.m. tomorrow, Neal Funeral Home. Survivors: daughter, Vickie Leeper; son, Eddie Cleghorn, both Lawrenceburg; brother, Elbert Cleghorn, Florence, sisters, Audie Crews, Lawrenceburg, Evelyn Chevelier, Portland, three grandchildren. Freddie Clinard, 52, Eighth Avenue East, Springfield, died Monday at his home. Cause not disclosed.

Services 10 a.m. tomorrow, Austin Bell Funeral Home. Survivors: daughters, Fredda Mansfield, Bowling Green, Ky Jadah Hopkins, Smith Grove, Ky; brothers, Lewis, Donnie, Ricky Clinard, all Springfield; sisters, Mary Brooks, Russefrville. Mildred Uhles, Elkton, Linda Brooks, Trenton, Ky; five grandchildren. Fannie Rittenberry Davis, 91, 227 Moore Sparta, a homemaker, died yesterday, National Health Corp.

Services 1 p.m. tomorrow, Hunter Funeral Home. Survivors: sons, Thurman, Carl Rittenberry, both Sparta; daughter, Ruby Johnson, Walling, stepdaughters, Elmarie Harden, Christine Grogan, both Sparta; stepsons, Robert, Ohio, J.C. Davis, Sparta; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Lucille S.

Davis, 85, 914 Third Fayetteville, a retired supply clerk for Redstone Arsenal, died Monday, Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville. Cause not disclosed. Services 7 p.m. today, McCautey Funeral Home. Survivors: son, Bobby Davis, Knoxville; daughter, Sallie Thomson, Atlanta; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Retta E. Dennis, 66, Jennings Creek Highway, Gainesboro, a homemaker, died Monday, Cumberland River Hospital South. Cause not disclosed. Services 2 p.m. today, Anderson Funeral Home.

Survivors: son, Roy Dennis; daughters, Judy Collins, Ann Gentry, both Gainesboro; brothers, Her-shel, Red Boiling Springs, Ronnie Strong, the Willette community, Macon County, sisters, Ruth Hudson, Woodbury, Patricia Moss, Red Boiling Springs, Jo Lambert, Gainesboro; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Carl Joe Exum, 69, La Vergne, a retired maintenance worker, died yesterday, Baptist Hospital, Nashville, of cancer. Services 11 a.m. tomorrow, Cheatham County Funeral Home. Survivors: daughter, Lisa Gilbert, Smyrna; sons, Johnny Charles, both La Vergne, Michael Clark, Rockvale; brother, Atvin Exum, Nashville; eight grandchildren; a great-grandchild.

Milbrey May Gossett, 70, U.S. 70E, White Bluff, a homemaker, died yesterday, Baptist Hospital, Nashville. Cause not disclosed. Services 2 p.m. tomorrow, Buck-ner Chapel.

Survivors: husband, Jewell Gossett; sons, Danny, Michael, both White Bluff, Sammy Gossett, Dickson, daughters, Brenda Whitcomb, Hermitage, Carol McRee, Ruth Ann Vrvrett, both White Bluff, eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Mollie Curtis Gwin, 83, 310 Mill Waverly, a homemaker, died yesterday, Baptist Three Rivers Hospital, after suffering a stroke. Services 1 p.m. tomorrow, Luff Bowen Funeral Home. Survivors: son, Wesley Gwin, Converse, Texas; brother, Herman Curtis, Nashville; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Geneva Harper, 89, Gallatin Health Care, Gallatin, died Sunday, Gallatin Health Care. Cause not disclosed. Services noon tomorrow, Smith Chapel AME Church. Strawther White Funeral Home in charge. Survivors: sons, Russell, Castalian Springs, Howard Harper, Gallatin; sister, Eliza Mai Be-lote, Hartsville, four grandchildren; .1.

today, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home. Survivors: husband, Charles Hollars, Fair-view; sons, Kelly, Jeffrey Hollars, both Fair-view; father, James Smithson, Chapel Hill, mother, Thelma Smithson, Franklin; brothers, Larry Chapel Hill, Terry, Georgia, Wayne Smithson, the Burwood community, Williamson County; sisters, Judy Wat-kins, Franklin, Donna Ragsdale, Spring Hill, five grandchildren; a stepgrandchild. Reba Carter Judkins, 75, 303 Hooper Smithville, a homemaker, died Monday, Baptist DeKalb Hospital. Cause not disclosed. Services 1 p.m.

today, Walker Funeral Home. Survivors: sons, Hooper, Smithville, Jimmy Judkins, Lancaster, three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Shane King, 29, Spring Street, Carthage, an employee of Toshiba, died Sunday, University Medical Center, Lebanon, of injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Services 1 p.m. today, Sanderson Funeral Home.

Survivors: parents, Kenneth and Marie King; brothers, Michael, Joshua King, all Lebanon; grandparents, Shirley and Ona Mai King, South Carthage, Tenn. Edith Young Lewis, 90, 672 W. Main Hendersonville, a retired deputy clerk and master for Stewart County Chancery Court, died Monday, Hendersonville Nursing Home. Cause not disclosed. Graveside services 2:30 p.m.

today, Hillcrest Cemetery, Dover, Tenn. Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home, Clarksville, in charge. No immediate survivors. Margueritte D. Lynch, 87, Madison, a homemaker, died Monday, in Nashville after a heart attack.

Services 11 a.m. today, St. Joseph Church. Marshall-Donnelly-Combs, Nashville, in charge. Survivors: daughter, Carol Moss, Madison; sons, John James Lynch, both Nashville; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

Charles Daniel McDonley, 54, Lebanon, formerly in the taxicab and landscaping businesses, died yesterday, University Medical Center of cancer. No services will be held. Nave Funeral Home In charge. Survivors: wife, Laura Jane McDonley; mother, Evelyn McDonley, Lebanon; sisters, Kathy Dillon, Dowelltown, Juanita Walters, Beverly Hollons, both Dayton, Ohio, Cheryl Peake, Marysville, Ohio, Michele Fitch, Lenoir City, Elaine Evans, Jackson, N.C.; brothers, John McDonley, Phillipsburg, Ohio, Daniel McDonley, Lebanon. James W.

McElyea, 57, Laidback Lane, Hazel Green, a heavy-equipment operator for the Madison County Commission, died Monday, at his home. Cause not disclosed. Services 3 p.m. today, Gallant Funeral Home, Fayetteville, Tenn. Survivors: wife, Carolyn Swain McElyea; daughters, Jeannie Cunningham, New Market, Leslie Jenkins, Huntsville, Danielle Wngquist, Hazel Green; stepsons, Steve Edwards Elora, Rodney Edwards, New Market; sisters, Frances Boles, Sue Boles, both Cary, Ellie Mae McElyea, Birmingham; brother, Albert McElyea, New Market.

William Clark "Moody" McGee, 65, 312 New Hermon Road, Lynchburg, a farmer, died Monday, Middle Tennessee Medical Center, Murfreesboro. Cause not disclosed. Services 11 a.m. tomorrow, Hillcrest Funeral Home, Shelbyville, Tenn. Survivors: wife, Nancy Grammer McGee; daughters, Ashea Dearing, Shelbyville, Arriva Lee Jett, Lewisburg, son, William Bal-linger, Lynchburg; sister, Elsie Reese, Shelbyville; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild.

Eileen Power Mitchell, 90, Tullahoma, a homemaker, died Monday, Life Care Center of Tullahoma. Cause not disclosed. Services 10 a.m. tomorrow, St. Paul's Catholic Church.

Tullahoma Funeral Home in charge. Survivors: sons, William, Winston-Salem, N.C., James, Estill Springs, John, Tullahoma, Andrew Mitchell, Madison, daughter, Patricia Warner, Raleigh, N.C.; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Virginia Woodard McGinness, 75, Charlotte, a retired employee of the Nashville Contractors Association, died Monday, at her home. Cause not disclosed. Memorial services 4 p.m.

Saturday, at her home at 2453 Petty Road. The body was donated to Vanderbilt University for medical research. Survivors: sons, Robert Armstrong, Gallatin, William Armstrong, Notensville, James McGinness, Nashville; daughter, Virginia Armstrong, Charlotte; brother, Bill Woodard, Springfield; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Bertha Lorene Mohorn, 67, College Street, Clarksville, a homemaker, died Sunday, Clarksville Memorial Hospital. Cause not disclosed.

Services 1 p.m. tomorrow, Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home. Survivors: brother, Jessie Smith; sisters, Martha Joiner, Pauline Davis, all Clarksville. Dorothy June Mooningham, 66, Shelbyville, a homemaker, died Monday, Middle Tennessee Medical Center, Murfreesboro. Cause not disclosed.

Services 2 p.m. today, Gowen-Smith Chapel. Survivors: husband, Clarence Mooningham; daughters, Connie Mann, South Fulton, Patricia Massey, Smyrna, Tina Oldfield, Shelbyville; son, Larry Mooningham; mother, Ruby Moore; brother, George Moulder, all Shelbv-ville; half brother, Mike Moulder, Sparta, half sister, Shirley Moulder, Cooke-ville, nine grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren. Joan Smith Oldham, 53, 1632 Cave Mill Road, Bowling Green, of Macon County, owner of Rebel's Landing, died Monday, at her home. Cause Wednesday at the church.

Honorary pallbearers: members of the Couples Class, members of Melrose Civitan, and employees of Evans Glass Company. Active Pallbearers: David Evans, Joey Gregory, J.C. Crawford, Mike Shoe-mate, Ken Anderson, Bush Boyd, Waynes Gregory, and Frazier Power. In lieu if flowers, it is requested that donations be made to Belmont United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 120098, Nashville, TN 37212, Melrose Civitan Club, P.O.

Box 40043, Nashville, TN 37204 or to the charity of your choice. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. ROESCH-PATTON, AUSTIN, BRACY CHARLTON, 1715 Broadway. 244-6480.

FINNEY, Minnie L. Barton November 14, 1998. Survived by sons, George W. Finney, Sylvester Corley, both of Nashville, Early Corley, Atlanta, GA; daughters, Erlene Weems, Mary Bryant and Patricia Bond, all of Nashville; 17 grandchildren, 15 greatgrandchildren, seven great great-grandchildren; very devoted daughter-in-law, lona Corley; nieces, Theola Searcy, Gladys Fites, and Geraldlne Mallone; dear friends, James Frazier, Nashville, Ruth Black- November, 19, 1998 at First Baptist Church at 11 A.M., Rev. Richard W.

Godon, officiant. Interment Evergreen Cemeterv. H. PRESTON I SCALES SONS FUNERAL HOME DIRECTORS, Mur-g freesboro, TN. 893-1313.

CONKLIN, Shaan J. Age 37. Died November 15, 1998 in Nashville. Shaan is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Chris-' ty; mother, Lynne Lennox; sis ter, Kinn Pomeroy. bervices will be held November 20, ...1998 at 11:00 A.M.

at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville, 1808 Woodmont Blvd. MORTUARY ASSOCIATES, Mortuary Crematory. 254-8200. SUMNER, John Daniel J.D.' Age 73. November 16, 1998 in Myrtle Beach.

He is survived by his daughters, Shirley Sumner Enoch and Frances Sumner Dunn; sisters, Ber-nice Thompson and Myrtis Mathews; brother, Rev. R.H. Sumner; grandchildren, Jason Daniel Enoch and Katherine Rene Hall; great grandchildren, Denver Hall and Jordan Hall; thousands of friends. His remains are at Woodlawn Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday. Services to be conducted 11 a.m., Thursday, November 19, 1998 at Christ Church.

Mr. Sumner will lie in state one hour prior to service. Private Entombment in Woodlawn Cross Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to Southern Gospel Hall of Fame. Arrangements by WOODLAWN FUNERAL HOME, 383-4754 Franklin, TN Mobley's Cut Community TIDWELL, Mrs.

Lena Hargrove Age 78. Tuesday, November 17, 1998. Survived by son, John Wallace Hargrove, Valrico, FL; daughters, Maybelle Reed, Mobley's Cut Community, Mary Lockwood, Midland City, AL; brothers, Richard Hargrove, Lewisburg, William Hargrove, Mobley Cut Community; special friend, Sandra Jones, Mobley's Cut Community; nine grandchildren, 15 greatgrandchildren, one great great-grandchild. Remains are at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home where services will be conducted 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 18, 1998, Jim Taylor and Jane McCabe officiating.

Interment Tidwell Cemetery. Greatgrandchildren will serve as pallbearers. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, (615) 794-2289. In Loving Memory of Raymond N. Cooper 7857-111896 We love you and we miss you.

From your loving wife, Sandra And the kids. In Loving Memory of John M. Gentry 111870-11598 So young, so handsome So full of fun, Your life had only Just begun. It's your birthday, Johnny. We miss you so much.

Mom and Mike In Loving Memory of Josephine Hollingsworth Watkins 111830-91898 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Sadly missed by your daughter Mary Frances Morgan man, spnngtield; a host ot other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday, November 19, 1998 at Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 934 43rd Ave. N. from 6 7 P.M. Funeral will follow with Pastor Joe King, officiating.

Interment Friday in Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on McCory Lane at 10 A.M. JOHNSON'S HOUSE OF ATENA, Directors. 254-3472. LANE, Angelia Denise Kim-brough November 12, 1998. Survived by husband, Cordell Lane; children, Lakis-ha and Odell; grandmother, Georgia Cheiars; step daughter, Barbara Caruthers; sisters, Faye (Michael) Newsom and Michell Nelson; brothers, Darrell Nelson and Donnell (Pamela) Nelson; uncle, Michael Kimbrough; nephew, Andre Kimbrough; devoted step father, Arthur Nelson; devoted aunt, Sue Buchanan; devoted friend, Sam Hambrick and Family; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation with the family Thursday, November 19, 1998 from 10 til 11 a.m. at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 36 Fairfield Avenue. Funeral to follow with Rev. James E.

Henry, Pastor. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. SMITH BROTHERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS 706 Monroe, 726-1476, Henry L. and Mel-vin J. Smith, Directors DECKBAR, Mrs.

Rita Otto 1 Age 72. Tuesday, November 17, 1998. Survived by hus- band, Quentin Deckbar; brothers, Joseph Otto, William James Otto, William Thomas Otto, and John Bernard Otto; i sisters Lillian Otto Harris, I Rose Otto Hornberger, and Carmen Otto Morrissey; sev-ieral nieces and nephews. Complete arrangements to be I announced by WOODLAWN FUNERAL HOME, 383-4754. WATSON, Billie Jean Age 69.

Nov. 17, 1998. Survived by children, Brenda Woodall, Thomas, Jimmy, Stanley, and David Hedgecoth; sisters, June Anderson, Sue Birdell Pope, Wilma Huffery; eight grandchildren, ten greatgrandchildren. Remains are at Ellis Funeral Home, 2627 No-lensville where services will be conducted Friday, Nov. 20.1998,1 P.M., Bro.

Sellers Crain officiating. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Active pallbearers: family and Friends. ELLIS FUNERAL HOME, Directors. 255-5412.

son. Survivors: daughter, Glenda Hendery, Charlotte, N.C; son, David Woods, Greenville, S.C.; stepsons, John, Rick Woods, both Hamet, brother, Robert Woods, Cold-water, nine grandchildren. J.D. Sumner rites set for tomorrow Funeral services for J.D. Sumner, a gospel music legend and one of Elvis Presley's backup singers, will be tomorrow.

Services will be at 11 a.m. at Christ Church. 15354 Old Hickory Blvd. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

today at Woodlawn Funeral Home. Sumner died of a heart attack Monday in Myrtle Beach, S.C He was 73. He spent 55 years singing gospel music and was Presley's backup singer from the early 1970s to 1977 when Presley died. ASSOCIATED PRESS CiiTTTgEfliiv JL.