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McKEE, Desmond Age 80 of Nashville died April 29, 2006. Survived by daughter, Freda (Roger) Jones; grandchildren, Mark Jones, Julia Jones; brother, Norris McKee. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

Visitation 4-8 p.m. Monday at HARPETH HILLS FUNERAL HOME, 9090 Hwy. 100, 646-9292. www.harpethhills.com. NABORS, Sylvia Age 78 of Old Hickory.

April 30. 2006. Memorial services announced later. SPRING HILL FUNERAL (Spring (Mil Funeral Hos6 Cemetery SUMMERS, Luther Marlin Of Nashville, TN. April 30, 2006.

Survived by wife, Mary Ann; family and friends. Complete notice later. SMITH BROTHERS, (615) 726-1476. WATSON, Edmund Nashville. Died April 29, 2006.

Services 2 p.m. Tuesday at SPRING HILL FUNERAL HOME, (615)865-1101. (Spring (Tll Funeral HoEfr Cemetery WELCH, Joe Age 53 of Nashville. April 29, 2006. Arrangements Incomplete.

F.H., 615-373- 3040. WORD, Mary Of Nashville. April 29, 2006. Survived by family. Complete arrangemets later.

LEWIS WRIGHT, (615)255-2371. WRIGHT, Kenneth Age 87 of Nashville. April 28, 2006. Services 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at WOODBINE HICKORY CHAPEL, 615-331-1952.

FERGUSON, Arvil Age 88 Gallatin. April 29, 2006. Funeral 10 a.m. May 1st. FAMILY HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, (615)452-7115.

SCOTT, James E. Age 57, of Goodlettsville, TN, passed away at his home on Friday, April 28, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Carrie Scott; sons, Ray and James Scott; his mother, Mildred Scott; brother, Mike Scott; sisters, Dot Warf and Ogla Borosky; and his beloved aunt, Marie Paysinger. Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2006 at COLE GARRETT FUNERAL HOME, Goodlettsville, TN, 615-859-5231.

STROUD, Wesley "Rudy 1 Age 69 of Westmoreland. April 29, 2006. Rudy was an entertainer and musician for the Grand Ole Opry for many years. Survived by wife, Rita Stroud; sons, Lewis Charles Shelby Grant Stroud; daughter, Nelia May Walters; step daughters, Stephanie Hartwell Holloway and Jennifer Hartwell Stewart; brother, Charles Granville Stroud; sister, Clarkie Stroud. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m.

Tuesday from the chapel of Woodard Funeral Home in Westmoreland with Rev. Howard Welch officiating. Interment will follow in Fairfield Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 6-9 p.m. WOODARD FUNERAL HOME, (615) 644-5200.

SWIFT, Robert George-Age 55, Director of Clinical Products with Healthcare Management Systems in Nashville, concluded his two and a half year battle with cancer in peace on April 29, 2006, at his home in Gallatin surrounded by his family and friends. Mr. Swift, a Gallatin native, received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, followed by a Master of Science in Hospital Pharmacy, both from the University of Tennessee. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 1st, from 4-8 p.m. at Family Heritage Funeral Home.

The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Gallatin with the Internment to follow at Sumner Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gallatin Public Library or American Cancer Society. He has joined his late father, Robert George Swift, and is survived by his wife, Schelle; his son, Robert Courtney and daughter, Erin Frances, as well as his mother, Frances B. Swift and sister, Nancy Swift (Randy) Roberts and nephews, Benham, Joshua and Andrew.

Go Big Orange! FAMILY HERITAGE FUNER-AL HOME, (615) 452-7115. UNDERWOOD, Sam Age 79 Portland. April 29, 2006. Funeral 12 Noon May 1st. Burial Bushes Chapel Cem.

FAMILY HERITAGE F.H.,(615)452-7115. BENWARD, Edward N. "Ed" Age 79 of Mt. Juliet. April 29, 2006.

Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was the son of the late Irvin L. and Nellie Mae Lattig Benward. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama, U.S. Army veteran of WWII and Korea and a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.

He was the retired owner of Benward Inc. He is survived by his wife of forty-two years, M. Ellen Burton Benward; daughter, Donna (Dale) Turner of Dallas, TX; son, Edward Kelly (Kelvey) Benward of Brentwood; three grandchil -dren, Daniel Phillip Upchurch, Drew Kelly and Jade Elizabeth Benward; three sisters, Nellie Mae Benward, Jane (Ken) Pasch and Frances Benward, all of Easton, PA; brother, Irvin L. (Janet) Benward of Bangor, PA. His remains rest at the Ligon Bobo Funeral Home, 241 West Main Street, Lebanon, where services are Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at 10 a.m.

with Rev. Gary McCaleb and Rev. Eltis Brown officiating. Interment-Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 p.m.

LIGON BOBO, (615)444-2142. www.ligonbobo.com HELTON, William T. Age 91 of Tuckers Cross Roads. April 30, 2006. Born in Wilson County, he was the son of the late Wm.

Ollie and Jewell Hobbs Helton. He was a lifelong farmer and a member of the Bethlehem Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-three years, Inez Carpenter Helton, October 2, 2005, and brother, Richard Clyde Helton. Survived by son, Doug (Jane) Helton of Mt. Juliet; two grandsons, Daren (Kristen) Helton of Nashville and Kevin Helton of Goodlettsville; great-granddaughter, Emma Grace Helton; three sisters, Sarah Brown Massey of Lebanon, Lucille Knox of Texas and Lillian Ford of Georgia.

His remains rest at the Ligon Bobo Funeral Home, 241 West Main Street, Lebanon, where services are Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at 1 p.m. with Bro. Kenneth Head officiating. Interment Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation Monday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

and 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday after 10 a.m. LIGON BOBO, (615)444-2142. ULRICH, Mary Elizabeth-Age 81 of Mt. Juliet.

Passed away April 30, 2006. Preceded in death by her husband, Doug Ulrich and son, David Ulrich. Has gone home to be with her Lord. She was a loving and kind mother and grandmother, who will be greatly missed. A gentle spirit who touched everyone that knew her.

Survived by children, Ronald (Patsy) Ulrich of Mt Juliet, Linda Wall of Mt. Juliet and Peggy Ulrich of Gallatin; grandchildren, Jennifer Ulrich of New York, Lance Wall of Hermitage and Donnie (Stacey) Waller of Mt. Juliet. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at Mt.

Juliet Funeral Home with Bro. Billie Friel officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Honorary Pallbearer will be Justin Waller. Visitation with the family will be 6-8 p.m.

Monday 12-2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu -tions may be made in her honor to Alive Hospice, 327-1085. MT. JULIET FUNERAL HOME, (615) 758-5459.

To submit an obituary listing, please have the funeral home or cremation society in charge of arrangements email the information to obitstennessean.com or call 615-259-8808 All obituaries that appear in the pages of The Tennessean are advertisements and will also appear on our web site at www.tennessean.com WINDHAM, Mary Jane Age 68. On April 29, 2006, Mary Jane Windham, wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving husband, children, and grandchildren. Born Mary Jane Rice on October 20, 1937, the daughter of Jerre Baxter and Wille Close Rice, she was raised in Smithville, TN. She graduated from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a B.S. in Home Economics, was a member of the Alpha Omega Pi sorority, and earned her Masters Degree in Guidance Counseling from Middle Tennessee State University.

On July 15, 1960, she married her best friend and childhood sweetheart, Gene Aurbon Windham. An esteemed educator in child development, Mrs. Windham taught in the Knoxville City, Franklin County, Sumner County, Rutherford County, and Davidson County school systems, retiring in 1998 after serving over 20 years at Overton High School. She was a Sunday school teacher, choir member, accomplished pianist, avid reader, and defender of the faith. A charter member of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, she also faithfully served and supported the Stephen Ministry, Women's Prison Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life, and the Autism Society of Middle Tennessee.

Mrs. Windham is preceded in death by her parents and is survived in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Gene Aurbon Windham; daughter, Elizabeth Jane "Wendy" Windham Parsons and her husband John Philip Parsons; son, John David Windham and his wife Heather Jefferson Windham; grandchildren, John Benjamin Parsons, Emily Elizabeth Parsons, Philip Alexander Parsons, Natalie Jane Parsons, Sarah Ruth Parsons, Maizy Baxter Windham, Woods McCune Windham, and Rebecca Brooke Parsons; her beloved brother, James Ed Rice, Sr. and his wife Lillian E. Rice; brother-in-law, Joe Wayne Windham and his wife Barbara Faye Vanatta Windham; nieces, Trina Rice Graham, Tammy Rice Allen, and Terry Rice Puckett; and nephews, James Ed Rice, Joe Marshall Rice, and William Joe "Punt" Windham. Visitation will be Monday, May 1, 2006 at Brentwood Funeral Home, 9010 Church Street, Brentwood, TN from 4 p.m.

to 7 p.m. and one hour prior to the funeral service at Christ Presbyterian Church. The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church, 2323 Old Hickory Nashville, TN, Dr. Ray Ortland, Jr.

and Rev. Todd Teller officiating. Interment will follow at Graceland Woodland Memorial Park, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Autism Society of Middle Tennessee, 480 Craighead Nashville, TN 37204, The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, 691 Preston Building, Nashville, TN 37232-6838, or Christ Presbyterian Church. BRENTWOOD -ROES CH PATTON, 615-373-3040.

ADig-nity Memorial Provider. ROBERTSON, Katherine Coleman Age 84 of Carthage. April 29, 2006. Widow of John Robertson who died November 16, 1996. Survived by seven children, Gwen Shores, Ray Robertson and wife Hilda, Buster Robertson and wife Barbara, Eddie Robertson and wife Fredia, all of Carthage, Sue Stillwell husband Bobby of Goodlettsville, Neda Overstreet husband Sammy of Brush Creek, Jimmy Robertson and wife Belinda of Nashville; 27 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Services I p.m. Wednesday, Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home with Eld. Charles Allen Gentry Eld. Stephen Brooks officiating. Pallbearers: Darrell, Mark Jay Robertson, Jimmy Robertson II, Wayne Stillwell, Kenneth Tidwell, Lance Aaron Wright, Ken Foster.

Interment, Smith County Memorial Gardens. Visitation, Tuesday, II a.m. 8 p.m. Wednesday after 10 a.m. at SANDERSON of CARTHAGE, 615-735-2118, www.sandersonfh.com SANDERSON CHAVES, Suzanne M.

Age 41 of Gallatin. April 27, 2006. Service 2 p.m. Monday Chapel of HENDERSONVILLE FUNERAL HOME (615)824-3855. JACKSON, Edna Tennessee-Age 89 of Hendersonville died Saturday, April 29, 2006 in Hendersonville.

She is preceded in death by her father, Louis Clayton and mother, Margie Annie Jackson; brother, William Landon Jackson, and sisters, Okie Mai Jackson, and Tommie Clay Jackson. Survived by sister, Frances Jackson Long; two brothers, Andrew Fowler Jackson and Lewis Edwin Jackson, and special friend, Louise Hudson and other care-givers. The family will receive friends Monday, May 1, at Cole Garrett Funeral Home, Hendersonville, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be at the funeral home at 10 a.m.

Tuesday with Brother Keith Parker officiating. Internment will be at Spring Hill Cemetery. COLE GARRETT, Hendersonville, 615-824-8605. MINCY, Robert Eugene "Bob" Age 69 of Hendersonville, TN. April 30, 2006.

Preceded in death by parents, Richard Robert and Marion Elizabeth Kennedy Mincy. Member of Madison Baptist Church. Retired home builder and developer, avid golfer and boater. Survived by wife of 47 years, Polly Ellingson Mincy; daughter, Lisa (Chip) Hoffman and son, Dr. Andrew Mincy; grandchildren, Ben and Margaret Hoffman.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at Spring Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends Monday, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Spring Hill Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the philanthropy of your choice. SPRING HILL FUNERAL HOME, (615) 865-1101. (Spring ll Funehal HoEfr Cemetery NICHOLAS, Betty Alyene Age 80 of Hendersonville. Passed away April 29, 2006. Preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters; 5 brothers, and grandsons, Travis Clay and Jared Bentley.

Survived by sons, Nick (Penny) Nicholas David (Becky) Nicholas; daughters, Patsy (Bobby) Clay, Janeen Bentley, Susan (David) Cochrane and Julie Loudin; brother, E.L. Hillis; sister, Retha Davis; grandchildren, Damon Michael Clay, Josh, Shane, Kara, Jordon Misty Bentley, Mandy, Darryl Matt Cochrane, Crystal Bobby Fontaine, Shawn, Sommer Eli Loudin, Brooke Nicholas, Michael Gini Pitcock, Sharon Douglas Mike Sweezy; 11 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at Mt. Juliet Funeral Home with Rev.

Samuel Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Juliet Memo -rial Gardens. Family will serve as Pallbearers. Visitation with the family will be 1-8 p.m.

Monday 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at MT. JULIET FUNER-AL HOME, (615) 758-5459. SHERMAN, Ruth Walker-Age 89. April 30, 2006.

Graveside 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mt. Hope Cemetery. HERMITAGE, 615-889-0361. SMITH, Gladys Faye Age 61 of Joelton.

April 29, 2006. Services 11 a.m. today at ANDERSON GARRETT, (615)876-2968. STERLING, Lance Age 39 of Nashville. April 28, 2006.

Services 11:30 a.m. Tuesday HARPETH HILLS, (615) 646-9292. GREER, Mary Elizabeth Age 91 of Brentwood passed away, Saturday, April 29, 2006, at NHC Place at Cool Springs. She was born January 30, 1915 to the late J. Thomas and Nancy Elizabeth Allison.

Mrs. Greer was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd L. Greer and 8 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son, Joe Greer of Dickson and his children, Muriel, Rachel and Erika. Mrs.

Greer is also survived by her daughter, Judy (Ray) Baird of Brentwood; grandchildren, Ben Blakeley of Marietta, GA, Caroline Blakeley Lytle of Kennesaw, GA, and Patrick Blakeley of Brentwood; one great grandson. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Greer was a long time member of the Church of Christ. Visitation with the family will be at Brentwood Roesch-Patton on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 from 4-8 p.m.

Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at Dickson Memorial Gardens, Highway 70, Dickson, TN. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers. The family appreciates the love and support from the caregivers at NHC Place at Cool Springs. BRENTWOOD ROESCH PATTON, 615-373-3040.

A Dignity Memorial Provider. DUKE, Sgt. Lea Michael Age 34 of Fairview, April 28, 2006 at his home. Medically discharged sergeant from the U.S. Army and Colorado National Guard.

A graduate of Air Assault School in the 101st Airborne, Lea was a Purple Heart recipient and served our country in the Military Police in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was a member of the V.F.W., the Purple Heart and Salute America's Heroes. He was also a Culinary Award-winning chef. Survivors include his fiance', Mena Mangrum, Fairview; his parents, Bill and Margaret Duke, Burns, TN; his son, Jacob Duke, Denver, CO; brothers, Scott (and Judy) Duke, Denver, Jon Duke, Dickson, TN, and Vince Duke, Clarksville, TN; sister, Arin (and Donnie) Vaughn, Burns; grandmother, Mable Duke, Dickson; grandparents, J.C. and Margaret Earles, Pulaski, TN; special buddies, Mama Elsie Mangrum, Fairview, and Pork Chop; nieces and nephews, Hailey Duke, Sydnee Duke, Hayden Vaughn, Natasha Mangrum, and Aleece Givens; many other special family and friends.

He was preceded in death by a very special grandmother, Elaine Farthing. The family will receive friends at Taylor Funeral Home on Tues -day from 11 a.m. til 8 p.m. and services will be held at the chapel at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with Marcus Peters officiating.

Interment service with Full Military Honors will follow at 1 p.m. at Middle Tennessee Veterans' Cemetery, McCrory Lane. For those desiring, memorials may be made to Vanderbilt Pediatric Neurology the Tennessee Lions Eye Institute or Friends of T.I.P.S. (TN Infant Parent Services). Services under the direction of TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, Dickson, TN, 615446-2808.

LONG, Kenneth Earl Age 70 of White Bluff. April 29, 2006. Visitation 9-2 p.m. service Monday White Bluff Chapel DICKSON F.H. 615- 797-3106.

BELL, Sadie Roberts Age 97 of Waverly. April 30, 2006. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday at HUMPHREYS COUNTY FU-NERAL HOME, 931- 296-5955. RUDOLPH, Jack Age 79 of Waverly.

April 29, 2006. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2006 at LUFF-BOWEN FN. HOME, MACON, Vivian Age 86 of Summertown. April 29, 2006.

Service 1 p.m. May 2, 2006 at NEAL FUNERAL HOME, (931)762-9447. COLLINS, Faye Age 66 of Fayetteville. April 29, 2006. Service 1 p.m.

May 2 in the chapel. GALLANT FUNERAL HOME, (931)433-4511. PARKER, Jim Age 73 of Fayetteville. Service 2 p.m. Monday May 1, 2006, Chapel.

HIGGINS FUNERAL HOME, (931) 433-2544. COULTER, Ron Age 68 of Lafayette. April 30, 2006. Service, Tuesday, 11 a.m., Chapel. ALEXANDER-GOAD FUNERAL HOME, 615-666-2189.

BENNETT, Addie Ruth Age 85 of Lewisburg. Visitation Mon 4-8 p.m. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday. BILLS MCGAUGH F.

931-359-2521. WARE, Alverda Of Lewisburg. April 28, 2006. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday.

BILLS MCGAUGH FUNERAL HOME, (931)359-2521. BROWN, Sgt. 1st Class Barry Lee Age 53 of Columbia. April 29, 2006. Services 2 p.m.

Tuesday at OAKES NICHOLS, (931)388-4711. CRAIG, Ann Age 96 of Columbia. April 30, 2006. Service 4 p.m. Monday.

WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME (931)388-2135. PATTERSON, Rev. Billy-Age 84 of Columbia. April 29, 2006. Service 2 p.m.

Tuesday. WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, (931) 388-2135. STEWART, Mildred Haskins Age 69 of Culleoka. April 29, 2006. Services 10 a.m.

Wednesday at OAKES NICHOLS (931)388-4711. LEVEILLE, Calvin "Pete" Age 80 Clarksville. April 28, 2006.Service 12Noon Monday, May 1, 2006. NORRIS, Robert Edward-Age 72 of Clarksville. April 28, 2006.

Service 12:30 p.m. Tuesday MCREYNOLDS-NAVE LARSON, (931)647-3371. AWALT, James Frank Age 73 of Lynchburg, TN. April 28, 2006. Services 11 a.m.

Tuesday, May 2, LYNCHBURG FU-NERAL PHILPOT, Roscoe Age 91 of Lynchburg, TN. April 28, 2006. Services 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, LYNCHBURG FUNERAL LOONEY, Wayne Age 58 of Greenbrier. April 30, 2006.

Visitation 4-8 p.m. Tuesday ROBERTSON COUNTY FU-NERAL HOME, 384-0036. WHITE, Mr. William M. "Bill" Age 91 of Dresden, TN.

April 29, 2006. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday, Martin COC. BOWLIN F.H., 731-364-3101. GUY, David Gene Age 73 of Sparta.

April 29, 2006. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday. HUNTER FUNERAL HOME, (931)836-3211. KRING, Sandra Lynn Nichols Age 57 of Brentwood, TN, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 29, 2006.

Survived by her two sons, Jeffrey (Debbie) and Brian (Carly) Kring, and 2 grandsons, Austin and Alex Kring. Funeral service Tuesday, May 2, 2006, 11 a.m. at Brentwood Methodist Church, 309 Franklin Road, Brentwood with Dr. Howard Olds and Rev. Kay Harvey officiating.

Family will receive friends at church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Clarksville, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu -tions may be made to The American Cancer Association or to the American Heart Association. Visitation Monday from at FUNERAL HOME, 9010 Church East, 615-373 3040.

A Dignity Memorial Pro-vider. WATERS, Katherine Age 88 of College Grove. April 29, 2006. Service 1 p.m. Monday May 1, 2006.

WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL, (615)794-2289. ASHWORTH, Bettie Sue Talley Age 88, Watertown. April 29, 2006. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday.

HUNTER FUNER-AL HOME, (615)237-9318. BAILEY, Charles Jerome Age Hill.SC. April 29, 2006. Services 2 p.m. May 2, Rawlinson Rd.

Baptist. BASS-CAUTHEN FH, 803-329-4141. PITTMAN, Nancy Mary-Age 67 of Elkmont, AL. April 30, 2006. Services announced later.

ARDMORE MEMORIAL F.H., 256-423-4100. CREMATION $915.00 DIRECT CREMATION FEE Transfer of remains to funeral home: $250.00 (50 mile radius), Cardboard Alternative Container Cremation Fee State Permit Minimum Services of Funeral Director and Staff $365.00 Call Charlie WrreII, General Manager Credit for any valid, assignable insurance policy issued. Phillips Robinson Co. Nashville Old Hickory 615-262-3312 Prices are effective 91505, and are subject to change without notice..