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The News-Examiner from Gallatin, Tennessee • M3

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The News-Examineri
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Gallatin, Tennessee
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M3
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SUMNER A.M. NEWS SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011 3M LCAV III FAMILY MEDICINE for 22 years and milking Grade-A cattle for 10 years. Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Portland Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Donoho of Portland; his brother, Gary Donoho of LaVergne; his grandchildren, Ashley (Paul) Hansen of Portland, Amy Patterson of Lafayette, Bailey and Mason Donoho of Portland, and Peyton and Lan-don Donoho of Westmoreland; his children's mother, Jean Scruggs Donoho of Gallatin; and a host of other family and many friends. Jerry was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend to all. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him, but our loss is heaven's gain. 1 all of Westmoreland; daughter, Misty Pugh of Alabama; sisters, Glenda (Keith) Jennings of Gallatin, Lisa Crowder of Portland and Sherry Johnson of Portland; and brothers, Ricky (Kim) Creasy of Westmoreland and Ernest Creasy of Portland. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson County.

He was a God-called Missionary Baptist preacher for more than 20 years. He was employed at Precision Casting as a supervisor for approximately 30 years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church or to the family at Woodard Funeral Home. Woodard Funeral Home was in charge of OBITUARIES BILLIE MORGAN ENSLEY Billie Morgan Ensley, 90, of Gallatin died March 31, 2011. Funeral services were April 2 at Family Heritage Funeral Home with the Rev.

Jerry Wallace and Dr. Ted Hill officiating. Interment was in Sumner Memorial Gardens with Wayne Keegan, Richard Clinkinbeard, Calvin Gragg, David Caldwell, Tom Givens and Homer Leath serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Hester Ward Sunday School class at First United Methodist Church in Gallatin. She was born July 18, 1920 in Davidson County, daughter of the late Fred Hunter Morgan and Lyona Apple Morgan.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Ensley. She is survived by son, Bobby (Mikie) Ensley of Lebanon; daughter, Mickey (Charlie) Curtis of Gallatin; grandchildren, Jason (Beth) Curtis of Gallatin, Clay (Jodi) Curtis of Hendersonville and Tony Ensley of Lebanon; and great-grandchildren, Morgan Curtis, Katelyn Curtis, Bryson Curtis, Reese Curtis and Anderson Curtis. Special thanks to Wanda Jones, Suzanne Pollard and all of her caregivers. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or the Salvus Center. Online condolences may be submitted at Family Heritage Funeral Home was in charge of Paul J.

Leavitt, MD "Johnny of Nashville lost 37 pounds in 10 weeks in the UBC" BRE OiER HATTIE WOODMORE Hattie Woodmore, 87, died March 30, 2011 after a lengthy illness. She was the widow of the late Ray Woodmore. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church on East Winchester Street. She is survived by her children, Wilson Woodmore and Patricia Woodmore (Sherman) Walker. Visitation will be April 3 from 1-6 p.m.

at Johnson Coleman Funeral Home in Gallatin and April 4 from noon to 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church on East Winchester, when services will begin. The Rev. Derrick Jackson will officiate. Johnson Coleman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

CAROL DORRIS ALLEN Carol Dorris Allen, 79, of Lebanon died March 31, 2011. Funeral services will be April 4 at noon at Alexander Funeral Home with Dr. Larry Yarbrough and the Rev. Billy Devasher officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hills Cemetery in Portland with Brent Allen, Matt Allen, Ben Grant, Clint Jackson, Jim Bowman and Andy Bowman serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until time of service. She worked for the Tennessee Department of Human Services for more than 20 years. She was bom in Portland, daughter of the late S.W. and Lola Mae Dorris.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Claude Dorris; and son-in-law, Scott Hensley. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Bill H. Allen of Lebanon; sons, Chuck (Sherron) Allen of Castalian Springs and John (Mary Walton) Allen of Memphis; daughters, Claudia Hensley of Gallatin and Tracey (Jim) Bowman of Hendersonville; sisters, Dorothy Devasher of Hendersonville and Trudie Barry of Portland; grandchildren, Brent (Julie) Allen, Matt (Brenda) Allen, Amy (Matt) Garrison, Ben (Michelle) Grant, Mary Walton (Jason) Webster, Caroline Allen, Annette (Kirk) Neubauer, Clint Jackson, Natalie Bowman and Molly Bowman; and nine great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be submitted at alexanderfh.info. Alexander Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

CLOYD D. BIGGS Cloyd D. Biggs, 84, of Cottontown died March 30, 2011 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were April 2 at Halltown General Baptist Church in Portland with Pastors Kris Free- I man, Andy Biggs and Duane Biggs officiating. Interment was in Halltown Cemetery with military rites.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Hillard biggs and Eva Pearl Tomlinson Biggs; first wife, Marion Edith Marlin Biggs; brothers, Charles "Casey" and Cleon Biggs; and sisters, Nola Thompson and Lovella McCloud. He is survived by daughter, Glinda (Lanny) Pinson of Cottontown; son, Larry (Lynn) Biggs of Cottontown; son, Steven (Kim) Biggs of Cottontown; sister, Nadine Wright of Cottontown; brother, Odes (Bonnie) Biggs of Cottontown; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three stepchildren; 11 stepgrand-children; and 11 stepgreat-grandchildren. He was born Sept. 6, 1926 in New Deal. He was drafted into the U.S.

Army in April 1946 and served nine months in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan. He earned the rank of sergeant. He attended agriculture school for three years, two nights per week, and became a farmer and carpenter, working for Biggs Brothers and the New Deal Lumber Company. He joined Halltown General Baptist Church in 1952. He became a deacon in 1954 and served for 50 years.

He served on the building committee and helped construct facilities at Halltown General Baptist Church, including the fellowship hall and parsonage, which still stand. He retired from farming, raising chickens r.i fM Biggs IQWATER JERRY WAYNE DONOHO Jerry Wayne Donoho, 67, died March 25, 2011 at his home. He was born to the late Worthy Allen and Hazel Anderson Donoho on April 6, 1943 in Smith County, Term. Funeral services were March 28, 2011 at Sanderson Funeral Donoho Home in Carthage, Term. He was saved by the grace of God as a 13-year-old boy.

He then went on to follow the Lord in baptism and joined his church. He was called to preach God's word in April 1964. He was currently a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Hendersonville. He was the proud and loving father of three dear children, Tracy, Shannon and Shane. He loved all of his family dearly and longed to see all his grandchildren come to know the Lord and be saved.

He began his career as a state trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol on Feb. 1, 1969. He retired on from the Highway Patrol on Dec. 30, 2003 as a sergeant. He loved his profession and worked hard to provide for his family.

During his career, he also worked for Ferguson Trucking Company and after he retired from the state he worked part-time for the Magnolia Corporation driving a delivery truck. He was preceded in death by his parents, Worthy and Hazel Donoho. He is survived by his beloved children, Tracy Wayne (Tonya) Donoho of Westmoreland, Shannon Renea (Chris) Patterson of Lafayette and Shane (Shae) Now Accepting New Patients Board Certified Family Medicine Most Insurance Welcome including MealthSpring Seniors, Adults, Teens, Children Same Day Appointments Available 826-5664 www.leavittfamilymedicine.com i "Laura of Goodlettsville lost pounds and 8 inches in 10 weeks with the UBC" aid i ilable RANDELL CREASY Randell Creasy, 53, of Westmoreland died March 29, 2011 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Funeral services were March 31 at Woodard Funeral Home with Bros. Jackie Wakefield and Ter-rance Pryor officiating.

Active pallbearers were Adam Jennings, Kevin Jennings, Brian Crowder, Tommy Jones, Rocky Baskerville and Phillip Bradley. Honorary pallbearers were Joey Bybee, Deric Haney, Johnny Haney, Gabe Creasy, Caleb Creasy, Lucas Creasy, Randy Johnson, Logan Shrum, Dustin Moore, Cameron Eden, Seth Smith, Nick Ford, Marcus Dennis, Logan Swindle and Ryan Jones. He was preceded in death by parents, Arnet and Mary Estelle Carter Creasy; sister, Carol Creasy and Sandra Haney; and niece, Jessica Haney. He is survived by wife, Jettie Rene Birdwell Creasy (since June 21, 1978); sons, Jacob Creasy, Brandon Creasy and Cody Creasy, For the latest local visit GallatinNewsExaminer.com news and updates, or HendersonvilleStarNews.com. Information Session Tuesday, April 5, 5:30 pm Doctor of Education Education Specialist Master of Education Master of Christian Studies Nursing Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership Ballroom Latin Swing CALL NOW! I FREE 3 more for $35 Spring into Sterling House Goodlettsville to see all that our beautiful community has to offer.

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