Anderson and Son Funeral Homes - Lafeyette and Red Boiling Springs Tennessee

Freda Halsell Pate, age 69 of Lebanon and formerly of Red Boiling Springs, TN passed away Monday morning, February 20, 2012 at the University Medical Center in Lebanon, TN. Remains are at the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs.

Funeral Services for Freda Halsell Pate will be conducted Wednesday afternoon, February 22, 2012, at 1 p.m. from the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Red Boiling Springs with Elder Floyd Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in the Smith Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will begin Tuesday 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Wednesday 9 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. Family requests that you make your memorials to the Smith Chapel Cemetery or the Red Boiling Springs Branch Library. You may make these memorials by calling or coming by the funeral home.

Survivors include: husband, Maynard Pate, Lebanon, daughters & son-in-law, Charla & John Zalewski, Leslie Palk all of Cookeville, son, Greg Biles, Lebanon, granddaughter, Holly Palk, grandsons, Jacob, Nick and Ben Zalewski, brother & sister-in-law, Fred & Martha Halsell, Sneads Ferry, N.C.

Billy Wilson McClard, age 91, of Lafayette, TN went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2012 at NHC Place Cool Springs in Franklin. A native of Macon County, he was the only child of the late Clarence and Nallie (Porter) McClard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two infant children, William and Susan McClard. He was married to the former Jean Harris, who survives and has been by his side for over 62 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Ann McClard of Brentwood, and “beloved daughters” Jennie Smith Pegg and Laura Smith Hendrix. He graduated from Lafayette High School in Macon County and attended U. T. Junior College at Martin and TN Tech. In 1948, he graduated from the University Of Tennessee College Of Pharmacy where he was a member of Kappa Psi Fraternity. He was on active duty during the invasion of Normandy in North France, landing on Omaha beach on D plus one on June 7, 1944 as Medical Sergeant Chief of Section 673 with the 38th field artillery battalion. He was honorably discharge on July 12, 1945. During the war, he went from Omaha Beach to Pilsen, Czechoslovakia where his unit met up with the Russians when the Germans surrendered. He owned and operated McClard’s Drugs in Lafayette for 47 1/2 years. He served as Director of Citizens Bank and served on many committees from 1958 to 2005. He was Vice President of the Citizens Bancorp from 1986 until 2005. He was a charter member and former President of the Lafayette Rotary Club, former President of Macon County U. T. Alumni Association, and former Director of Tri County Electric Membership Co-Op. He was inducted into the Macon County Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of his skills in the game of football. Anyone who knew “Bill” knew he was an avid University of Tennessee sports fan. He was a member of the Lafayette First Baptist Church.

The family sends a special thanks to Dr. Terri Jerkins and loving caregivers, ReShena Barnes, Barbara Barnes and Marilyn Branhan. Funeral Services for Billy W. McClard will be conducted on Saturday, February 18, at 10 a.m. from the Lafayette First Baptist Church with Reverend Eric S. Hinson officiating. Interment, with Military Honor, will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery on Lebanon Road in Nashville at 1:30PM. Directors of Citizens Bank and Former Employees of McClard’s Drugs will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Don Traylor, Joe Carter, Jerry Pegg, Bill Hendrix, Randy Gilmore, Bryan Morgan, & Peter Williston will serve as Active Pallbearers. The family request memorials are to be made to the Billy W. McClard Scholarship Fund in care of Macon County Education Foundation at Citizens Bank , P.O. Box 100, Lafayette, TN 37083 or to the Lafayette First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 564, Lafayette, TN 37083. Donations can be made either directly or at the funeral home.

Carolyn Burks Whitley Christian, age 66 of the Highland Community in Macon County, TN passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 14, 2012 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, TN. Remains are at the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs.

Funeral Services for Carolyn Burks Whitley Christian will be conducted Friday afternoon, February 17, 2012, at 2 p.m. from the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Red Boiling Springs with Elder Rickey Day and Brother Phillip Brawner officiating. Interment will follow in the Anderson & Son Memorial Park.

Visitation with the family will begin Thursday at 11 a.m. until the service at 2 p.m. Friday.

Survivors include: husband, Rickie Christian, Highland Community, daughter, Beverly Stewart, Red Boiling Springs, son & daughter-in-law, Greg & Angie Whitley, Cookeville, granddaughters, Kristen Patterson & husband, Shannon, Lafayette, Erica Young, Cookeville, Autumn Stewart, Red Boiling Springs, grandson, Dakota Stewart, Lafayette, great-grandchildren, Hunter, Hayden, and Hudson Patterson, Bristol Ballard, sister, Brenda Key, Livingston.

Sammie “Bunt” Adams, age 79 of Powell, TN and formerly of Macon County, TN, passed away January 24, 2012 at his residence. Memorial Services for Sammie “Bunt” Adams will be conducted Saturday afternoon, February 11, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. from the Enon Missionary Baptist Church in Lafayette, TN with Elder J. E. Shoulders officiating.

Visitation with the family will begin Saturday at 12:30 p.m. until service time at 1 p.m. at the church.

Survivors include: daughter & son-in-law, Mylinda “Punkin”& Elder Joey Hackett, Lafayette, TN, son & daughter-in-law, Danny “Pee-Wee” & Marlene Adams, Smithville, TN, granddaughter, Coty Hackett, grandsons, Dustin Hackett, both of Lafayette, TN, Jordan Adams, Blaine (Kayla) Adams all of Smithville, TN, step-granddaughter, Danielle (Anthony) Carr, Smithville, TN, great-grandchildren, Hannah, Elijah and Katelyn.

Louise Foust, age 84 of the Drapertown Community in Macon County, TN passed away Monday afternoon, January 30, 2012 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, TN. Graveside Services for Louise Foust were conducted Friday morning, February 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. from the Whitley Cemetery in Red Boiling Springs with Pastor Ralph Wheaton officiating. Visitation with the family was held Friday from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. from the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs. She was survived by several cousins.

Laura Maddux Key, age 68 of the Mt. Vernon Community in Clay County, TN passed away Saturday morning, January 28, 2012 at the Monroe County Medical Center in Tompkinsville, KY. Funeral Services for Laura Maddux Key were conducted Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 12 noon from the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Red Boiling Springs with Tim McHenry, Glenn B. Ramsey and Tyler McHenry officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Visitation with the family will begin Tuesday at 10 a.m. until service time at 12 noon. Family request memorials be made to the India Mission Fund. You may make these memorials by calling or coming by the funeral home. Survivors include: husband, J. D. Key, Mt. Vernon Community, sons & daughter-in-law, Wade Key, Logansville, GA, Jamie Key, Indianapolis, IN, Jay Key, Red Boiling Springs, Josh & Larissa Key, Mt. Vernon Community, 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Virgie McCoin Freemont, age 87, of Lafayette, passed away on Sunday, January 29, at Macon County General Hospital. Funeral services for Virgie McCoin Freemont were conducted from the chapel of Anderson and Son Funeral Home in Lafayette on Tuesday, January 31st, at 2:00 p.m. with Jimmy Cook officiating. Interment followed in the Anderson & Son Memorial Park. Visitation with the family was Monday, 12 noon to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, 10 a.m. until service time. She is survived by: Son and daughter-in-law, Wallace and Fredda Freemont of Franklin,TN, Daughters, Ann Patterson, Wanda Gann, both of Lafayette, Dale Gregory of Bowling Green, Sister, Claudean Jenkins of Akron, OH, 12 grandchildren, Scotty Dyer, Tonya Whittemore, Shirley Dillard, Chris Patterson, Gena Satterfield, Greg Sutton, Shannon Malone, & Leslie Gaff, all of Lafayette, Jeff Freemont of Franklin, Amy Sturm of Mechanicsville, VA, Russell Green and Lisa Green-McDonald of Nashville.

Maggie Dean Boyd, age 63, of Lafayette, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 24th at her residence. Funeral services for Maggie Boyd were conducted from the chapel of Anderson and Son Funeral Home in Lafayette on Thursday, January 26th, at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Joey Potete, Elder Jerry Smith and Brother Neal Boyd officiating. Interment followed in the Anderson & Son Memorial Park. Visitation with the family was on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. Thursday. She was the daughter of the late John Clemon and Mary Neal Meador Brawner. She worked for 20 years at Fruit of the Loom in Bowling Green and was a member of the Meadorville Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by: Husband of 43 years, Darrel Boyd, Son, Darrel Wayne Boyd, both of Lafayette,

Sisters and Brothers-in-Law, Jean Tracy of Bowling Green, KY, Peggy and Charlie Wade of Greenfield, IN, Jo Nell Wilburn, Mary Dee and Elder Jerry Smith, Shirley and Don Rush, Judy and Jimmy Boyd, Pam and K.C. Henry, Brothers and Sisters-in-law, John “Jr.” and Shirley Brawner, Doyle Brawner, all of Lafayette,

Randell and Sue Brawner of Hartsville, Grandchildren, Brandi & Bobby Phelps, Jamie Lynn Boyd, Great-Grandchild, Bentley Dean Mains, Special Nephew, Brandon Brawner, Special Great-Niece, Braysha Brawner, Special Friend, Debbie Johnston. Family requests memorial donations to her great-grandchild Bentley Mains College Fund. You may make these by coming by the funeral home.

Dorchie Joines York, age 101 of Red Boiling Springs, TN passed away Saturday afternoon, January 21, 2012 at her niece’s residence in Lafayette, TN. Funeral Services for Dorchie Joines York were conducted Tuesday afternoon, January 24, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. from the Smith Chapel United Methodist Church in Red Boiling Springs with Reverend Doug Lee officiating. Interment followed in the Smith Chapel Cemetery.Visitation with the family was Sunday 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Monday 10 a.m until 9 p.m. and Tuesday 9 a.m. until 12:40 p.m. at the funeral home. Family request memorials be made to the Smith Chapel United Methodist Church, Smith Chapel Cemetery or the American Cancer Society. You may make these memorials by calling or coming by the funeral home. Survivors include: nieces, Erma Nell Wix and Rue Nell Butler both of Lafayette, Jo Knight, Hermitage Springs Community, Dinky Jenkins, Red Boiling Springs, Edith Bean, Donelson, Patsy Litchford, Hendersonville, nephews, Don Joines and Jerry Joines both of Mt. Juliet, Fay Joines, Lafayette, several great-nieces & nephews.

James Dale Sanders, age 77 of Red Boiling Springs, TN and formerly of Illinois passed away Sunday morning, January 15, 2012 at The Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, TN. Private Funeral Services for James Dale Sanders will be conducted at a later date. James was born April 7, 1934 in Richland, IL, the son of the late James Luther and Mary Elizabeth Hurst Sanders. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Timothy Sanders, two sisters and three brothers. He was a former Supervisor for B & L Railroad in Baltimore, Maryland with 20 years of service and a United States Veteran.

Survivors include: daughters, Tami Martin, Pinellas Park, FL, Jamie Sanders, Seffner, FL, Tina Erwin, Tampa, FL, devoted companion, Patricia Evans, Red Boiling Springs, TN, 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Betty Holland Centers, age 70, of Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 18th at Macon County General Hospital. Funeral services for Betty Centers were held from the chapel of Anderson and Son Funeral Home in Lafayette on Saturday, January 21st, at 11:00 a.m. with Elder Ricky Holland officiating. Interment followed in the Anderson & Son Memorial Park. Visitation with the family was Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until service time.

She is survived by: Daughter, Louise Spivey,

Sons and Daughters-in-Law, Billy and Wanda Centers, Keith and Robin Centers, Troy Centers, all of Lafayette, Sisters and Brothers-in-Law,

Mary Lee Dyer, Lucy and Randall King, Billie Ruth and Ronnie Carver, all of the Coleytown Community, Grandchildren, Tisha (Kyle) Turner, Andarea Centers, Jennifer Bell, Kevin (Tabitha) Centers, Ashley Centers, Samantha Centers, Ryan Centers, all of Lafayette, Kyle (Casey) Centers, of Smithville, TN, 6 Great-Grandchildren. Family requests memorial donations to the Macon Helps Terminal Illness Program. You may make these by coming by the funeral home.

James Andrew Stacey, age 67 of Holland, KY and formerly of Gainesboro passed away Wednesday evening, January 11 , 2012 at The Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, TN. Funeral Services for James Andrew Stacey were conducted Saturday afternoon, January 14, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. from the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Red Boiling Springs with Elder Jeff Likens officiating. Interment followed in the Stacey Cemetery in Gainesboro. Visitation with the family was Friday at 10 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Family request memorials be made to the family funeral fund. You may make these memorials by calling or coming by the funeral home. Survivors include: wife, Stella Allen Stacey, Holland, KY, daughters & sons-in-law, Amanda & Agapito Zapata, Jennifer & Jamie Zapata all of Denver, CO., Wanda Stacey, Teresa & Alvaro Monroy, all of Red Boiling Springs, sons & daughters-in-law, Jeff & Tammy Stacey, Mark & Kristy Stacey all of Red Boiling Springs, sisters & brother-in-law, Jewell Brummett, Lafayette, Darlene & Jack Roddy, Hartsville, Gladys Conroy, Lafayette, Catherine Williams, Nashville, brothers & sisters-in-law, Donnie & Sherry Stacey, Lafayette, David & Shirley Stacey, Hartsville, Ed Seibers, Cookeville, 21 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Sandra Jones Parker, age 61, of the Fairview Community in Macon County, passed away on Sunday evening, January 8th at her residence. Funeral services for Sandra Parker were held at Eulia General Baptist Church on Wednesday, January 11th, at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Terrance Pryor and Brother Jerry Watson officiating. Interment followed in the Eulia Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. She is survived by: Daughters, Kimberly Moore Wakefield, Tammy Moore West, Grandchildren, Ryan Craig West, Terrance Pryor, Terra Pryor, all of Lafayette, Step-son and his wife, Doyle and Vickey Parker, of the Fairview Community, Step-grandchildren, Stephen (Casie) Driver, Jennifer (Bryan) Woodard, Step-great-grandchildren, Jordan, Bry-ana, Nathaniel, Gabriel

Family requests memorial donations to the Eulia Cemetery. You may make these by coming by the funeral home.

Bennie Ruth Russell Bean, age 94, of Red Boiling Springs, TN passed away, Thursday afternoon, January 5, 2012 at the Celina Health & Rehab. in Celina, TN. Funeral Services for Bennie Ruth Russell Bean were conducted Saturday afternoon, January 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. from the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Red Boiling Springs with Jimmy Cook officiating. Interment followed in the Whitley Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Friday 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until the service at 2 p.m. Survivors include: daughter & son-in-law, Ardith & Raymond Ingram, Nashville, step-daughter, Peggy Sue Maupin and husband, Robert, Carthage, step-son, Jimmy Neal Bean, Nashville, 2 grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Ronnie D. Knight, age 63 of Red Boiling Springs, TN passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 3, 2012 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN. Funeral Services for Ronnie D. Knight were conducted Friday afternoon, January 6, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. from the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Red Boiling Springs with Jimmy Cook officiating. Interment followed in the Clementsville Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Thursday at 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. until the service at 2 p.m. Family request memorials be made to the Rylee Bray Trust Fund. You may make these memorials by calling or coming by the funeral home. Survivors include: wife, Helen Davis Knight, daughters & sons-in-law, Tammy & Randall Bray all of Red Boiling Springs, Pam & Ricky Arms, Moss, mother, Alma Nixon Taylor, Red Boiling Springs, mother-in-law, Louise Davis, Hermitage Springs Community, sister & brother-in-law, Teresa & Paul Copas, grandson, Bradley Bray & Courtney, great-granddaughter, Rylee Bray all of Red Boiling Springs, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Hector Garcia, age 64 of the Willette Community in Macon County passed away Wednesday morning, January 4, 2012 at The Palace in Red Boiling Springs, TN. Graveside Services for Hector Garcia were conducted Thursday afternoon, January 5, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. from the Thomas Cemetery with Hugh Wayne Clark officiating. Visitation with the family was Thursday at 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. from the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs. Family request memorials be made to the Family Funeral Fund. You may make these memorials by calling or coming by the funeral home.

James Price Austin, age 83, of the Pumpkintown Community in Macon County, passed away on Monday morning, January 2, 2012 at Kindred Hospital in Nashville, TN. Funeral services for James Austin were held at the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette on Thursday, January 5th, at 11:00 a.m. with Elder Ricky Wilson officiating. Burial with military honors followed in the Galen Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

He is survived by: Wife, Dean Austin, of the Pumpkintown Community, Sons and Daughters-in-law, Tim and Renee Austin, of Lafayette, Mark and Benita Austin, of Cookeville, Daughters and Sons-in-law, Jada and Gary Law, Crystal and John Calloni, all of Lafayette, Sister, Marie Mahaney, of the Pumpkintown Community, 9 Grandchildren,

Matt Austin, Bryson Austin, Serenity Austin, Austin Crawford, Braxton Crawford, Caitlin Law, Sara Beth (Spensor) Young, Steven Garrison and Jessica Carr, 1 Great-Grandchild, Xander Young.

Family requests memorial donations to the Galen Cemetery or Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. You may make these by coming by the funeral home.

Mahdeen Davis, age 87 of the Hermitage Springs Community in Clay County, TN passed away, Monday morning, January 2, 2012 at the Macon County General Hospital in Lafayette, TN.

Funeral Services for Mahdeen Davis were conducted Wednesday morning, January 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. from the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Red Boiling Springs with Dewayne Fox officiating. Interment followed in the Whitley Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Tuesday at 11 a.m. until 9 p.m., and Wednesday 8 a.m. until the service at 10 a.m.

Mitchell Copas, age 88 of the Hermitage Springs Community in Clay County, TN passed away, Tuesday evening, December 27, 2011 at the Monroe County Medical Center in Tompkinsville, KY. Funeral Services for Mitchell Copas were conducted Friday morning, December 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. from the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Red Boiling Springs with Jimmy Cook officiating. Interment with military honors followed in the Hermitage Springs Cemetery.

Visitation with the family was Thursday from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. Family request memorials be made to the Hermitage Springs Cemetery. You may make these memorials by calling or coming by the funeral home. Survivors include: daughter & son-in-law, Kathryn & Roger Langford, Red Boiling Springs, sons & daughters-in-law, Jerry & Pam Copas, Smyrna, Bradley & Melissa Copas, Moss, son-in-law, Daniel Carlson, Lake Worth, FL, sister, Ruenell Anderson, brother, Roy Copas both of Tipton, IN, 8 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren.

Roger Wheeler, age 62 of Red Boiling Springs, TN passed away, Sunday evening, December 25, 2011 at the Macon County General Hospital in Lafayette. TN. Funeral Services for Roger Wheeler were conducted Wednesday afternoon, December 28, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Red Boiling Springs with Elder Ricky Day and Elder J. W. Greanead officiating. Interment followed in the Sunrise Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Monday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Wednesday 9 a.m. until the service at 2 p.m. Survivors include: sons & daughter-in-law, Tony Wheeler, Jeff & Tina Wheeler all of Red Boiling Springs, sister, Vivian Woodard all of Red Boiling Springs, brothers & sisters-in-law, Elder Gordon & Lois Wheeler, Russell Hill community, Billy & Betty Wheeler, Red Boiling Springs, grandchildren, Kayley Wheeler, Kason Wheeler, Karlee Wheeler, Kelby Wheeler & Kason Wix and a host of nieces and nephews.

Estell Etheridge Gentry, age 90 of Red Boiling Springs, TN passed away, Friday morning, December 23, 2011 at The Palace in Red Boiling Springs. TN. Funeral Services for Estell Etheridge Gentry were conducted Monday afternoon, December 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Red Boiling Springs with Pastor Kathleen Browning officiating. Interment followed in the Whitley Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Sunday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Monday 9 a.m. until the service at 2 p.m. Survivors include: daughters & sons-in-law, Shirley & Billy Lyons, Lafayette, Ann & Jerry Pippin, Gallatin, sons & daughters-in-law, Gene & Myra Gentry, Red Boiling Springs, Junior & Sue Gentry, Hustisford, WI, Dennis & Shirley Gentry, Red Boiling Springs, Louis & Joyce Gentry, Lafayette, special nephew, Ralph Etheridge, Nashville, 17 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

Katina Joyce Rawlins, age 38, of the Difficult Community in Smith County, passed away on Thursday morning, December 15th at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, TN. Funeral services for Katina Rawlins were held at the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette on Saturday, December 17, at 11:00 a.m. with Elder G.W. Knight officiating. Burial followed in the Liberty Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, from 10 a.m. until service time. She is survived by: Husband, Shane Rawlins, of the Difficult Community, Parents, Louis and Vestie McCaleb Whittemore, of Lafayette,

Brother & Sister-in-law, Dwight and Terri Whittemore, of the Difficult Community, Mother-in-law, Judy Rawlins, Brothers-in-law, Paul Rawlins, all of Lebanon, TN, Darren Rawlins, of Sylvester, GA.

Alma Joyce Hollis, age 62, of Gallatin, passed away on Tuesday, December 7th at Skyline Medical Center in Madison. Funeral services for Alma Hollis were held at the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette on Friday, December 9, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Dwight Lewis officiating. Interment followed in the Whitley Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday, from 8 a.m. until service time. She is survived by: Son and Daughter-in-law, C.R. and Leanne Harp, Daughter and Son-in-law, Sherry and Walter Smith, all of Gallatin, TN, Mother, Ina Wood Kemp, of Lafayette, TN, Sisters and Brothers-in-law, Frances Etheridge of Hermitage Springs, TN, Shelby and Roger Smith of Red Boiling Springs, TN, Grandchildren, Skyler Harp, Christina Withrow, Jonathan Morris, Nicholes Smith, Ryan Smith and Aliesha Smith, Great-Grandchildren, Keiron Jackson and Caitlin Evert.

Norma Brooks Young, age 76 of Red Boiling Springs, TN passed away, Tuesday morning, December 6, 2011 at the Macon County General Hospital in Lafayette, TN. Funeral Services for Norma Brooks Young were conducted Thursday afternoon, December 8, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. from the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Red Boiling Springs with Elder J. W. Greanead officiating. Interment followed in the Whitley Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Wednesday from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. Survivors include: daughter & son-in-law, Pat & James Neal, Carthage, grandsons, Anthony Young and wife, Kristy, Kyle Miller and wife, Amy all of Red Boiling Springs, great-grandchildren, Mackenzie & Lucas Young, Ryan Miller all of Red Boiling Springs, sisters & brothers-in-law, Evelyn Young, Red Boiling Springs, Jocie & Homer Morgan, Westmoreland, Velvie & Jack Knight, Verlene Butrum all of Lafayette, brother, Dee Brooks, Lafayette, special niece, Joann Gentry, Red Boiling Springs, special grandson, Richard Miller, Flippin, KY.

Velma Scruggs Rice, age 81 of Lafayette, and a long time resident of Red Boiling Springs, TN passed away, Monday morning, December 5, 2011 at the Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Funeral Services for Velma Scruggs Rice were conducted Friday morning, December 9, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. from the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Red Boiling Springs with Jerry Mercer and E.C. Meadows officiating. Interment will follow in the Whitley Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. Survivors include: daughters & sons-in-law, Joyce & James Deckard, Lafayette, Patsy & Garnett Kee, son & daughter-in-law, Terry & Sharon Rice, all of Red Boiling Springs, 8 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren.

Flodie Thomas, age 89 of Red Boiling Springs, TN passed away, Tuesday morning, December 6, 2011 at The Palace in Red Boiling Springs. TN. Funeral Services for Flodie Thomas were conducted Wednesday morning, December 7, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. from the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Red Boiling Springs with Elder James “Pee Wee” Massey officiating. Interment followed in the Jenkins Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Tuesday from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m. until the service at 10 a.m. Family requests you make your memorials to the Jenkins Cemetery. You may make these memorials by calling or coming by the funeral home. Survivors include: daughter, Shirley Thomas, son, Travis Thomas, granddaughter, Savannah Thomas, nieces, Barbara Spivey and husband, Larry all of Red Boiling Springs, Carolyn Massey and husband, Skip, nephew, Charles King all of Lafayette.

Hershel Clay Strong, age 75 of Red Boiling Springs, TN passed away, Monday morning, December 5, 2011 at the Riverview Regional Medical Center, North in Carthage. Graveside Services for Hershel Clay Strong were conducted Wednesday afternoon, December 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bilbrey Cemetery in Whitleyville TN with Ronald Strong officiating. Visitation with the family was 10 a.m. Tuesday until Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Family request memorials made to the family funeral fund. You may make these memorials by calling or coming by the Funeral Home. Survivors include: daughters, Penny Burgess of Red Boiling Springs, Debbie (Terry) Pryor, Shelia Strong & Stephanie Strong all of Lafayette, sons, Harold Strong and Terry (Lori) Strong all of Red Boiling Springs, and Vernon Strong of Gordonsville, sisters, Jo (Billy) Lambert of Gainesboro and Pat (Herman) Moss of Lafayette, 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Gilbert Perez, Jr., of Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday, November 30th at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin. Funeral services for Gilbert Perez were held at the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette on Saturday, December 3, at 2:00 p.m. with his son-in-law, Dennis Harris officiating. Interment followed in the Anderson & Son Memorial Park in Lafayette. Visitation with the family was one hour prior to the service at 2 p.m. He is survived by: Wife, Edith Weiss Perez of Lafayette, Daughters & sons-in-law, Maria Grigsby of Palacios, TX, Rachel & Brother Dennis Harris of the Westside Community, Antonia and Tim Davis, Heidi and Mike Eidlebach, all of Gallatin, Son and daughter-in-law, James & Lauren Perez of Lafayette,

Grandchildren, Nina, Chelle, & J. D. Harris, Tyler Davis, Shane, Perez, Caleb EidleBach, Bradon & Eli Warren, and Janah Perez.

Mrs. Bonnie West, age 95 of Red Boiling Springs, TN passed away, Tuesday morning, November 29, 2011 at the Macon County General Hospital in Lafayette. Graveside Services for Mrs. Bonnie West were conducted Wednesday afternoon, November 30, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. from the Smith Chapel Cemetery in Red Boiling Springs with Jimmy Cook officiating. There was no visitation at the funeral home.Survivors include: sister, Hazel Murphree, Valley Falls, KS, special niece, Glenda Browning, Red Boiling Springs, and a host of other nieces & Nephews.

Barbara Sircy Reid, age 54 of Lafayette, TN passed away on Friday afternoon, November 25, 2011 at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin. Graveside services for Barbara Sircy Reid were conducted Sunday morning, November 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. from the Anderson & Son Memorial Park in Lafayette. There was no visitation at the funeral home. She is survived by, father, Charles Sircy of Lebanon, Son, Brian Parker, daughters & son-in-law, Pamela & Michael Connell, Melissa Reid, brother, Bobby Sircy, all of Lafayette, sister & brother-in-law, Linda & David Eller, Hillsdale Community.

Raybon Payne, age 73, of Lafayette, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 24th, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin. Funeral services for Raybon Payne were held at the Anderson & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette on Saturday, November 26, at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Barry Brawner and Brother Heath Dodson officiating. Interment followed in the Anderson & Son Memorial Park in Lafayette. Visitation with the family was Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time at 2. He is survived by: Wife, Sue Goodman Payne of Lafayette, Son, Barry Payne and Companion, Suzi Baskett of Red Boiling Springs, Daughters and son-in-law, Lisa and Jackie Yokley of Red Boiling Springs, Lori Grace of Lafayette, Brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Paula Payne of Lafayette, grandchildren, Elizabeth and husband, Dusty Dodson of Red Boiling Springs, Cristina Yokley, Jordan Grace, both of Lafayette andMarcus Payne of Red Boiling Springs. The family suggests memorials be made to: High Point Hospice Sumner County, Patient Care.

Robert Arthur Hauri, age 81, of Lafayette, and a native of New York, passed away Monday evening, November 21st at University Medical Center in Lebanon, TN. Funeral services for Robert Hauri were held at the Riles & Woodley Funeral Home in Forestville, NY on Friday, November 25th at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Michael Pollock officiating. Interment followed in the Villanova Cemetery in South Dayton, New York. He was born in Gowanda on January 19, 1930, the son of the late Arthur and Hattie (Tatchell) Hauri. He worked most of his life as a Farmer. Mr. Hauri was a member of the Lions Club in Lafayette, loved going to Senior Citizens and going to the Casino. He is survived by: Wife, Beverly Benton Hauri, Sons and Daughters-in-Law, Charles and Donna Hauri, all of Lafayette, TN, Richard and Susan Hauri of Red Boiling Springs, TN, Douglas Hauri of Forestville, NY, Daughters and Son-in-Law, Susan and Charles Trippe of Fredonia, NY, Patricia Reed of Silver Creek, NY, Sisters, Dorothy Hedley of FL, Karen Fox of North East, PA, 10 Grandchildren and 11 Great-grandchildren.Anderson & Son Funeral Home Directors at the Lafayette location in charge of all the local arrangements. There will be no services at Anderson and Son Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Macon County Senior Citizens Center. You may make these by calling or coming by the funeral home or make them directly to the Senior Citizens located on Hwy 52 Bypass.

Estlene Petty, age 90, of Lafayette, passed away Monday morning, November 14th at her residence. Funeral services for Estlene Petty were conducted Wednesday, November 16th at 2 pm from the Maple Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Lafayette with Brother Cary Kemp officiating. Interment followed in the Anderson & Son Memorial Park. Visitation with the family was Tuesday from 10am – 9pm and Wednesday morning at 10am until 1pm. She is survived by: Daughter and Son-in-law, Wilma and Freddie Perdue, Grandson, Clint Perdue, Granddaughter, Kayla Perdue, Sister and brother-in-law, Ethel Mai and Ray McClard, Brother-in-law, Louie Dyer, Special Friend, Ollie Harper, Special Nephew, Jimmy (Stacey) Dyer, all of Lafayette.

Mrs. Linda Edwards Mims Hudson, age 66 of Lafayette, TN passed away, Saturday evening, November 12, 2011 at her residence. Funeral Services for Mrs. Linda Edwards Mims Hudson were conducted Monday afternoon, November 14, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs with Elder Joey Hackett officiating. Interment followed in the Anderson & Son Memorial Park in Lafayette. Visitation with the family was Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. Monday till service time at 1 p.m. Survivors include: husband, Prentice Hudson, Lafayette, TN, Sons, Bruce Mims, Darden, TN, Shannon Mims, Lexington, TN, sister & brother-in-law, Susie & Dewayne Roth, Lafayette, TN, brother, David Edwards, Leitchfield, IL, step-son and wife, Russ & Meredith Hudson, Lafayette, TN, granddaughters, April, Stacey & Sara Beth Mims, step-granddaughters, Lamanda Strong, Kendra Maubach, Kristin Hudson, step-great-grandchildren, Hayden & Landon Strong.

Ruth Thomas Froedge, age 87, of Lafayette, passed away Wednesday morning, November 9th at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, TN. Funeral services for Ruth Froedge were conducted Saturday, November 12th at 11 am from the chapel of the Anderson and Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Jerry Mercer officiating. Interment followed in the Anderson & Son Memorial Park. Visitation with the family was Friday from 3pm – 8pm and Saturday morning at 10am until service time. She is survived by: Daughter and Son-in-law, Sharon and Chris Jiles of Midland, GA, Grandsons and their wives, William Zachary and Micah Jiles, Bradley Evert and Heather Jiles, all of Columbus, GA, Sister, Mary Thomas Buch, a resident of The White House in Lafayette, TN, Great Grandchildren, Glenn Jiles, Adelaide Jiles and Vivienne Jiles, all of Columbus, GA. The family suggests memorial donations to the Lafayette Church of Christ Youth Group or Macon Helps Terminal Illness Fund. You may make those by calling or coming by the funeral home. Mrs. Ruth was the widow of the late Dr. Murrel Froedge.

Ricky Joe West, age 38 of the Hermitage Springs Community in Clay County, TN passed away, Tuesday afternoon, November 8, 2011 at the University Medical Center in Lebanon, TN. Funeral Services for Ricky Joe West were conducted Thursday afternoon, November 10, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs with Rob Whitacre and Gary Wilder officiating. Interment followed in the Anderson & Son Memorial Park in Lafayette. Visitation with the family was Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. Thursday till service time at 1 p.m. Survivors include: parents, Dennis & Sheila Wilder West, brother & sister-in-law, Terry & Heather West, paternal grandfather, Joe West, nieces, Sydney and Lauren West all of the Hermitage Springs Community.

P. J. Stafford, age 76, of Red Boiling Springs, TN passed away, Monday morning, November 7, 2011 at his residence. Funeral Services for P.J. Stafford were conducted Wednesday afternoon, November 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs with Steve Reeder officiating. Interment followed in the Clark Cemetery with military honors. Visitation with the family was Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. Wednesday till service time at 2 p.m. Survivors include: wife, Ruth Dycus Stafford, Red Boiling Springs, daughters & sons-in-law, Jada & Mark Ward, Cookeville, Regina & Bob Cowan, Red Boiling Springs, Trina Meadows, Algood, 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Nathan D. White, age 31, of Lafayette, passed away Thursday, November 3rd. Funeral services for Nathan White were conducted Saturday, November 5th at 2pm from the chapel of the Anderson and Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Brother Wert Campbell officiating. Interment followed in the Davis Cemetery in the Russell Hill Community. Visitation with the family was Friday from 3:30pm – 9pm and on Saturday morning at 10am until service time. He is survived by:

Parents, Riley and Barbara White of Lafayette, TN, Daughter, Lauren Anna White, of Nashville, TN, Brother and Sister-in-law, Ryan and Amanda White of Millersville, TN, Grandmother, Naomi West of Red Boiling Springs, TN, Lauren’s mother, Patricia, of Nashville, TN.

Murriel Craighead Cherry, age 78, of the Oak Grove Community in Clay County, TN passed away, Tuesday afternoon, November 1, 2011 at The Palace in Red Boiling Springs, TN. Funeral Services for Murriel Craighead Cherry were conducted Friday afternoon, November 4, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs with Gary Wilder officiating. Interment followed in the Clementsville Cemetery in Clay County.

Visitation with the family was Thursday afternoon from 6 to 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. Friday till service time at 1 p.m. Survivors include: son, Brian Cherry of the Oak Grove Community.

Mabel Williams Hiett, age 91, of Lafayette, passed away Monday, October 31st, at Knollwood Manor. Funeral services for Mable Hiett were conducted Wednesday, November 2nd at 11am from the chapel of the Anderson and Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Elder Paul Oldham officiating. Interment followed in the Anderson & Son Memorial Park. Visitation with the family was Tuesday from 12pm – 8pm and Wednesday morning at 9:30am until service time. She is survived by: Daughter and Son-in-law, Pam and Mickey Bilyeu of Cookeville, TN, Son and Daughter-in-law, Larry and Donna Hiett of Burns, TN, Daughter-in-law, Brenda Hiett of Lafayette, TN, Grandchildren, Jason (Joy) Hiett of Cleveland, OH, Jeremy (Hailey) Hiett of Nolensville, TN, Ryan (Denise) Kirby of Lascassas, TN, Amy Jent of Lafayette, TN,

Michael Bilyeu of Cookeville, TN, Barry Hiett of Decatur, AL, Beth Smith of Lafayette, TN,

Step-daughter, Shirley Hewitt of Donelson, TN,

13 great-grandchildren.

Emogene Langford Leonard, age 79, of the Eulia Community in Macon County, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011 at her daughter’s residence in Burlington, Iowa. Funeral services for Emogene Leonard were conducted Sunday, October 30th at 2pm from the chapel of the Anderson and Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Scotty Langford officiating. Interment followed in the Eulia Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Saturday from 2pm – 9pm and Sunday morning from 11am until service time. She is survived by:

Husband, Louis Leonard of the Eulia Community,

Daughters and Sons-in-law, Diane Meador of Gallatin, TN, Deborah and Johnny Rigsby of Pleasant Shade, TN, Nancy and Jeff Raines of Orlando, FL, Becky and Brent Dobbs of Burlington, IA, Brothers, Billy Langford, Johnny Langford, Dewey Langford, all of Hartsville, TN,

Donnie Langford, of Westmoreland, TN, Sisters,

Margie Hartsfield of Lafayette, TN, Mary Gatts of Abilene, TX, 10 Grandchildren, 3 Great-grandchildren.

Margaret “Tooter” Hudson Stafford, age 71, of the Hermitage Springs Community in Clay County, TN passed away, Wednesday evening, October 26, 2011 at the Riverview Regional Medical Center North in Carthage, TN. Funeral Services for Margaret “Tooter” Hudson Stafford were conducted Saturday afternoon, October 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs with E. C. Meadows officiating. Interment followed in the Clark Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Friday at 11 a.m. Family requests that memorials be made to the Family Funeral Fund. You may make these memorials by calling or coming by the funeral home. Survivors include: daughters & sons-in-law, Tammy & Joe Spears, Tompkinsville, KY, Gwen & David Knight, Hermitage Springs, Ann Stafford, Carthage, sons & daughters-in-law, Randy & Brenda Young, Gainesboro, Michael & Tracy Sircy, Livingston, Dennis Young, Carthage, Ronnie Young, Andrew, N.C., Randall & Christy Stafford, Lafayette, Paul Stafford, Whitleyville, brothers & sister-in-law, Henry & Barbara Hudson, Russell Hill Community, Billy Gale Hudson, Red Boiling Springs, devoted companion, Mutt Jenkins, Hermitage Springs, 18 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Claud William Stafford, age 86, of Lafayette, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services for Claud Stafford were conducted Wednesday, October 26th at 10am from the chapel of the Anderson and Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Reverend Eugene May officiating. Interment with military honors followed in the Anderson and Son Memorial Park.

Visitation with the family was Tuesday from 4pm – 8pm and Wednesday morning from 8am until service time. He is survived by: Sons and Daughter-in-Law, Billy Stafford, Terry and Scarlett Stafford, all of Lafayette, Kenny Stafford, of Reah County, TN, Daughters and Son-in-Law, Linda Stafford Coulter, Patricia Gail and Jackie Woodard, all of Lafayette, Sister-in-law, Barbara Stafford, of Eureka, IL, 13 grandchildren.

Roger Dale Denham, age 62, of the Goosehorn Community in Macon County, TN passed away, Sunday afternoon, October 23, 2011 at the Macon County General Hospital in Lafayette, TN. Graveside services for Roger Dale Denham were conducted Tuesday afternoon, October 25, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the Dunham Family Cemetery in Red Boiling Springs with Pastor Kerry Dugan officiating. Survivors include: sisters & brother-in-law, Pauline Vaughn, Lebanon, Betty & Lolas Gass, Tompinsville, KY, Wilodean Denham, Goosehorn Community, brothers & sister-in-law, Dennis & Rosemary Denham, Hartsville, Harold Denham and Paul Denham, Red Boiling Springs, special nephews, Ethan Hooten, Goosehorn Community, Jason Denham, Oak Ridge, special nieces, Donna Trisdale and husband, Billy, Red Boiling Springs, Sandy Dugan and husband, Kerry, Gordonsville, Cristy Kay Denham, Red Boiling Springs.

Dean McCarter Copass, age 68 of Moss, TN passed away, Friday evening, October 21, 2011 at the Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN. Funeral services for Dean McCarter Copass were conducted Monday afternoon, October 24, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs with Dale Strong officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Survivors include: husband, Jack Copass, Moss, daughters & sons-in-laws, Ann & Dale Laureigh, Leonard Community, Tina & Jackie Jenkins, Union Hill Community, daughter, Betty Short & companion, David Reece, Red Boiling Springs, sisters & brother-in-law, Ruth Copass, Pine Hill community, Susie & Timmy Nichols, Gamaliel, KY, brothers & sisters-in-law, Truman & Bonnie McCarter, Lafayette, Willie McCarter, Red Boiling Springs, Herman & Wanda McCarter, Hermitage Springs, Johnny & Barbara McCarter, Columbus, IN, granddaughters, Brandy Greer and husband, Allan, Lindsey Laureigh, grandsons, VanEric Short, D.J. Laureigh, William Jenkins, great-grandchildren, Megan & Austin Greer.

Pearline Moss Browning, age 89, of the Red Boiling Springs, TN passed away, Thursday evening, October 20, 2011 at the Monroe County Medical Center in Tompkinsville, KY. Funeral services for Pearline Moss Browning were conducted Sunday afternoon, October 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs with E.C. Meadows officiating. Interment followed in the Smith Chapel Cemetery.Family requests that you make your memorials to the Macon County Terminal Illness Fund. You may make your memorial by calling or coming by the funeral home. Survivors include: husband, Girvous Browning, daughter & son-in-law, Sandra & Wayne Newberry, son & daughter-in-law, James & Jo Ann Browning all of Red Boiling Springs, sister, Willa Dean Ford, Lafayette, granddaughter, Lora Rice and husband, Jack of Red Boiling Springs, grandsons, Jeff Newberry and wife, Tyece of Janesville, Iowa, Brian Newberry and Glenda of Lebanon, Eric Newberry and wife, Susan of Lafayette, Derrick Browning and wife, Sarah of La Vergne, great-grandchildren, Emily, Morgan, Cody, Madison, Kaylee & Trey Newberry, Megan Rice.

W.M. Sanders, Jr., age 84, of Lafayette, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011. Funeral services for W.M. Sanders, Jr. were conducted Saturday, October 22nd at 3 pm from the chapel of the Anderson and Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Brother Guthrie Thompson officiating. Interment with military honors followed in the Drury Cemetery. There was a Masonic service Friday evening at 7pm. He is survived by: Wife,

Georgia Mae Sanders, Daughter and Son-in-Law,

Judy and Gary Harper, Son and Daughter-in-Law,

Tony and Rosemary Sanders, Sister, Winnell Dozier, Grandchildren, Nathan Harper, Lucas Harper, Lesley (Terry) Worrell, Anthony (Roxann) Sanders, Great-Grandchildren, Jessy and Jack Worrell, all of Lafayette.

Dorothy Lickovich, age 88, a resident of Knollwood Manor and native of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away Thursday morning, October 20, 2011. Memorial services were conducted Saturday, October 22nd at 11 am from the chapel of the Anderson and Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Dennis Ballard and Elder Jeff Blackwell officiating. Interment followed in Pittsburgh, PA at a later date. She is survived by:

Daughter and Son-in-law, Nancy and Ralph Doss, of the Rocky Mound Community, Daughter, Sally Ann Lickovich, of Pittsburgh, PA, Brother-in-law, Bob Kearns, of Reading, PA, Cousin, Doris Kalberer, of Pittsburgh, PA, Several nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be made to the Knollwood Annie Butler Scholarship Fund. You may make those by calling or coming by the funeral home.

Juanita “Tooter” York West, age 83 of the Hermitage Springs Community in Clay County, TN passed away, Friday morning, October 7, 2011 at the Monroe County Medical Center in Tompkinsville, KY. Funeral Services for Juanita “Tooter” York West were conducted Sunday afternoon, October 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs with Jimmy Cook officiating. Interment followed in the Smith Chapel Cemetery.

Survivors include: husband, Joe West, Hermitage Springs, sons & daughters-in-law, Jimmy & Lou Dean West, Indianapolis, IN, Dennis & Sheila West, Hermitage Springs, son-in-law, Roy Carnahan, Hermitage Springs, granddaughters, Kimberly and Kristy West, Indianapolis, IN, grandsons, Terry West and his wife, Heather, Hermitage Springs, Randy Carnahan and his wife, Kelly, Lafayette, Ricky West, Hermitage Springs, great-grandchildren, Morganne Dawson, Clay and Cole Carnahan, Sydney and Lauren West.

Elder Othell Russell, age 92, of Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday evening, October 5, 2011 at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, TN. Funeral services for Elder Othell Russell were conducted on Saturday, October 8 at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Elder Ricky Wilson and Elder Jimmy Cox officiating. Interment followed in the Anderson & Son Memorial Park. He is survived by, Daughters & Sons-in-law, Betty and Floyd Sanders of Hendersonville, TN, Barbara and Lonnie Ralph of Waverly, IN, Sons & Daughters-in-Law, Dean and Joann Russell, Jack and Laura Russell, Terry and Vickie Russell, all of Indianapolis, IN, Sister, Estelle Cox of Lafayette, TN.

Velma Meador Polston, age 88, of Lafayette, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, October 4, 2011 at the Knollwood Manor in Lafayette. Gravesides services for Velma Meador Polston were conducted on Thursday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m. from the Anderson & Son Memorial Park with Elder Jeff Blackwell officiating. The family requests memorials in the form of donations to the Macon County Library or the American Heart Association. These may be made by calling or coming by the funeral home. She is survived by, Son & Daughter-in-law, Jerry & Evelyn Polston of Bowling Green, KY, Grandson, Aric Polston and his wife, Shannon of Bowling Green, KY, Sisters, Dorothy Brooks of Indianapolis, IN, Bonnie Walton of Nashville.

Nellie Pedigo Knight Baker, age 78 of Indianapolis, IN, and formerly of Red Boiling Springs, TN, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Indianapolis, IN. Graveside Services for Nellie Pedigo Knight Baker were conducted Tuesday afternoon, October 4, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. from the Whitley Cemetery in Red Boiling Springs, TN with Cory Knight officiating. Ms. Nellie was the widow of the late Willie Knight. Survivors include: husband, Harold Baker, daughter-in-law, Donna Knight, children, Nita Davis, Rick (Ann) Knight, Rusty (Kellie) Knight, and Linda (Tom) Mahaney, brothers, Paul Pedigo and Garland Pedigo, sisters-in-laws, Betty Sue Keeling, Brenda Maxey, Martha Tucker, brothers-in-laws, Doyle, Jimmy and Perry Knight, 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Martha Keith Brown, age 55, Lafayette, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at home. She is survived by, husband, Russell Brown, daughter, Mary Brown (Matthew) Cregger of Columbia, SC, daughter, Nora Rachel Brown of Memphis, TN, grandchild, Luke Jackson Cregger, sister, Jeanette Keith & Tony Allen of Bloomsburg, PA, brother, Gary (Jenna) Keith, Chattanooga, TN, father & mother-in-law, Jack Betty Brown of Granville, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Godson, Hagan Hix. Her life was far too short, but she lived it intensely and with faith. A 1980 graduate of the University of Tennessee-Memphis School of Pharmacy, she spent most of her career serving the public behind the counter of The Prescription Shop in Red Boiling Springs. Before cancer took away her memory, she knew the names, faces and prescriptions of all her patients. Once interested in research, she came to believe that God had placed her where she was in order that she could help people. And “Miss Martha”, as her friends and customers called her, did exactly that. A member of the Church of Christ, Martha combined a child's trust in God with an analytical mind. Her reading and study made her a popular, influential teacher. For her entire adult life she taught Sunday school classes, led women's retreats, and for many years wrote, edited and published a series of monthly essays known as Sister to Sister. Characteristically, she used her cancer as a teaching moment, posting about her treatment and her faith in a widely-read blog. She loved her family deeply, and devoted much of her time to their care. She was the primary care-giver for her parents, the late Robert and Melba Keith, and her late aunt, Mildred Dycus. She married her high school sweetheart Russell Brown in 1977 and they raised two daughters. She danced at her daughter Mary's wedding to Matt Cregger of Columbia, SC. in 2007, and rejoiced in the birth of their son Luke, whose presence gladdened the last year of her life. She was proud of her daughter Nora's admission to the University Of Memphis School Of Law, and kept family members posted on Nora's developing career. Her brother Gary Keith and Sister Jeanette Keith, their spouses and their children knew her as a wonderful companion in good times and a source of strength in time of trouble. Martha and Russell enjoyed life, from UT football to snow skiing most of the major mountain resorts of the west. Martha loved the high mountains. The family traveled throughout Europe following the Tour de France where she climbed and biked in both the Pyrenees and the Alps. In the Alps she hiked to the base of the Eiger and to the famous (at least to mountain climbers) Hornli Hut on the northeast ridge of the Matterhorn. Although small and seemingly delicate, Martha was a talented athlete and loved to run and race 5-Ks. She ran every day, continuing even for a time after her diagnosis. Martha was never cancer-free after her first diagnosis, but she lived her life free of cancer. She confronted her illness with courage and grace, never complaining but always concerned with the well-being of others, and died as she had lived, a woman of valour. Funeral Service, Lafayette Church of Christ, Saturday, 11 a.m. with Jerry Mercer officiating. Burial will be on the family farm with only immediate family in attendance. Visitation: Thursday, 4-8 pm., Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Anderson and Son Funeral Home in Lafayette. Her body will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hagan Hix Memorial Scholarship Fund or Macon Helps Terminal Illness Fund through the Funeral Home.

Cecil E. Biles Lyons, age 91 of the Hermitage Springs Community in Clay County, TN passed away, Tuesday morning, September 20, 2011 at her residence. Funeral Services for Cecil E. Biles Lyons were conducted Thursday afternoon, September 22, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs with Jimmy Cook officiating. Interment followed in the Biles Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Wednesday, 12 noon until 9 p.m., & Thursday 9 a.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. Survivors include: sons & daughters-in-law, Billy & Shirley Lyons, Lafayette, Steve Lyons and David & Sue Lyons all of Hermitage Springs Community, granddaughters, Penny Reid and her husband, Mark of Scottsville, KY, Paula Sircy, Lafayette, grandsons, James Lyons and wife, Millicent, Hermitage Springs Community, Paul Lyons and wife, Jennifer, Lafayette, Steven Lyons, Livingston, Kevin Gillam, Red Boiling Springs, great-grandchildren, Brannen, Alexander, Nick and Caleb Reid, Casey & Carrie Sircy, Justin Lyons, Breanne Lyons, Kattie Copas, devoted caregivers, Lawanda Wimberly, Christie, Chris, Jennifer, Lori and Ann Maree.

Jane Rising, age 85, of the Rocky Mound Community of Macon County, departed this life on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at The Palace Care & Rehab in Red Boiling Springs. Memorial services for Jane Rising were held on Friday, September 16, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Anderson and Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Brother Charles Jones officiating. In 1942, Jane married John D. Rising, who survives and lives in the Rocky Mound Community of Macon County. At the age of 19, she traveled from New Jersey to Berlin, Germany, just after the war, to be near her husband, who was an Army Air Corps Pilot. To this union was born a daughter, who gave them two grandsons. Ms. Jane was a native of Plain Field, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Walter Merlon and Dorothy (Wright) Lambert. After retirement as an Office Manager, she and her husband moved to Macon County. She was a Presbyterian in belief, loved gardening, classical music and her grandchildren were a great joy to her. She volunteered at Macon County Helps. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Lambert. In addition to her husband, she is survived by, daughter and son-in-law, Cathie Rising-Clarke and Peter Clarke of Orlando, FL, grandsons, Michael and Christopher Chiu of Orlando, FL, brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Marianne Lambert of Atlanta, GA, nephew Burke Lambert and niece Anne Trecht, both of Atlanta, GA .

Mary Alice Bartley Lee, age 84 of Red Boiling Springs, TN passed away, Friday evening, September 9, 2011 at the Macon County General Hospital in Lafayette, TN. Funeral Services for Mary Alice Bartley Lee were conducted Monday afternoon, September 12, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs with Elder Jackie Stagner and Elder Ken Graham officiating. Interment followed in the Whitley Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Saturday 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. & Monday 9 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. Survivors include: daughters & sons-in-law, Dorothy & Louis Long, Melissa & Roger Gulley, all of Bethpage, Linda & Jack Carver, Red Boiling Springs, son & daughter-in-law, Larry & Dolly Dimple Lee, Red Boiling Springs, sisters, Ruth Marion, Indianapolis, IN, Naomi West, Red Boiling Springs, brothers & sisters-in-law, Junior Bartley, Lafayette, Roy & Patricia Bartley, Westmoreland, Doyle & Janet Bartley, Red Boiling Springs, grandchildren, Courtney and Jon Carver, Chelsei (Brian) King, Savannah Gulley, step-grandchildren, Junior (Lisa) Moss & Johnny (Robin) Moss, step-great-grandchildren, Marissa, Jacob & Ethan Moss.

Edna “Jean” Blankenship, age 82, of Lafayette passed away peaceably Monday morning, September 5, 2011 at her home with family and friends by her bedside. Jean chose to donate her body to the anatomical science department of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. There will be no public service, however, Ms. Blankenship’s life can be celebrated through gifts to the Macon County Library, the American Cancer Society, the Macon County Arts Council, Macon Helps Terminal Illness Fund or the charity of your choice. Those may be made directly or coming by the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Lafayette. She was born and educated in Sumner County, one of seven siblings of the late Delmas and Beatrice (Copas) Birdwell. She later moved to Celina and then to Lafayette where she met her late husband, Jessie Earl “J. E.” Blankenship. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Durwood Birdwell, Robert Howard Birdwell, Gordon Ralph Birdwell, sisters, Dottie Birdwell Shaw, and Doreen Birdwell Butler. She retired from Tri County EMC office support, she and her husband owned and managed rental property in Macon and Sumner Counties and operated Purina Supply for many years. She is survived by a brother, Bill Birdwell of TX, nieces and nephews, Stephanie Echols, Natalie Hefner, both of Nashville, Becky Birdwell, CT, Debbie Beech, CA, Robert Birdwell, MN, Cynthia Goldfarb, NY and Steve Birdwell, TX. She will be missed by Dewitt Belton and many close friends. Her family and friends send a note of gratitude to her wonderful caregivers, Sarah Sedile, Linda Pharis, Sandra Willoughby, and Delaine Vester. She was a member of the Lafayette Garden Club and the Macon County Arts Council. Ms. Blankenship and her husband had no children, but shared their lives with many through a lakeside cabin they owned in the Bledsoe Creek Community of Sumner County. “The cabin” was a place where friends, relatives and strangers from many states and all walks of life learned to fish, cook, water ski and have a good time. An avid traveler, she visited many countries, enjoyed Broadway plays and could talk about the latest bestselling book, national art exhibit or trendy fashion magazine. She could converse on many subjects and would often give her opinion by stating: “the thing about it is…” She was a devoted owner and lover of Dachshund dogs. She contributed financially to many causes and individuals, often without credit, in Macon County. She was also known for her keen interest and knowledge of the stock market. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Opal Lee Kirby, age 91 of the Walnut Shade Community in Macon County, TN passed away, Saturday afternoon, September 3, 2011 at the Palace in Red Boiling Springs, TN. Funeral services for Opal Lee Kirby were conducted Tuesday afternoon, September 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs with E. C. Meadows and Jimmy Cook officiating. Interment followed in the Smith Chapel Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Monday 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Tuesday 9 a.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m.

Survivors include: granddaughter, Vickie Claywell and husband, Dickie of Winklers Community, grandson, Ryan Russell and wife, Tammy of Walnut Shade Community, great-granddaughter, Amber Claywell, Winklers Community, great-grandsons, Joshua Wilmore and wife, Dennetria, Daniel Claywell and wife, Jamie, Ethan Russell and wife, Kelly all of Lafayette, Trevor Russell of Walnut Shade Community, son-in-law, Joe Russell of Walnut Shade Community, sister, Loma Brown, Atwood, IL, great-great-grandchildren, Natalie & Alexis Jones, Kaylyn & Dillen Claywell.

Mr. Joe “Dub” Holland, age 91, of Lafayette, passed away on Saturday morning, September 3rd at The Palace Care & Rehab in Red Boiling Springs. Funeral services for Mr. Joe Holland were conducted on Monday, September 5th at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Jerry Mercer officiating. Interment followed in the Anderson & Son Memorial Park in Lafayette. Visitation with the family was on Sunday, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. He is survived by, Wife, Ms. Marell Holland of Lafayette, Sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Debby Holland, Lafayette, Joey and Shelly Holland of Hendersonville, Grandchildren, Sam Holland and Leigh Holland of Lafayette, Jamie Holland of Hendersonville, Abby Holland of Knoxville. The family requests memorials in the form of donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Maretta Morris, age 82 of the Sycamore Valley Community in Macon County, TN passed away Thursday afternoon at The Palace in Red Boiling Springs. Memorial Services for Maretta Morris will be scheduled for a later date. Family requests memorials be made to the Macon County Library. You may make these memorials by calling or coming by the funeral home. Survivors include: husband, Robert B. Morris, Sycamore Valley Community, daughters & son-in-law, Sara Simonetti, Sycamore Valley Community, Barbara & Richard Ramsey, San Antonio, TX, Susan Morris, FL, sons & daughters-in-law, Robert Bruce & Michelle Morris, Jr., Lafayette, Chester, better known as Scooter, & Lisa Morris, Richard & Jan Morris all of Lake Helen, FL, half-brother, Elzie Gardner, Ardmore, OK, 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Carolyn Warner Gravins, age 60 of the Hermitage Springs Community in Clay County, TN passed away, Monday evening, August 29, 2011 at her residence. Funeral services for Carolyn Warner Gravins were conducted Thursday afternoon, September 1, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs with Kenny Westmoreland, Robin Meadows and James Lamb officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Visitation with the family was Wednesday 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. Survivors include: husband, Roy Gravins, Hermitage Springs, daughter, Lee Walters, Winklers Community, father, Jim Warner, sister & brother-in-law, Georgia & James Lamb, brothers & sister-in-law, Wayne & Markita Warner and Michael Warner all of Lafayette, granddaughter, Mackenzie Walters and grandsons, Tristen and Ruger Walters all of the Winklers Community.