System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC!Helen Haynes
Lie-in-State Location: Scales & Sons Chapel
Date: Sept. 29, 2004 Time: 11 a.m. - 12 noon
Visitation Location: Scales & Sons Chapel
Date: Sept. 29, 2004 Time: 12 noon - 1 p.m.
Funeral Location Scales & Sons Chapel
Date: Sept. 29, 2004 Time: 1 p.m.
Interment: Sand Hill Cemetery in LaVergne, Tennessee
Mrs. Helen Haynes was born 80 years ago in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Pearl Hibbett and William A. Ransom.
She was a native of Smyrna, Tennessee, and a life-long homemaker to her family and people who felt like they were family.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Patricia J. McClain, of Vallejo, CA, Muhammad Mustafah Ali and his wife, Darlene Haynes, of Murfreesboro, TN, Norman Haynes, of Murfreesboro, Angelo Q. Breland and his wife, Connie Breland, of Smyrna, TN, and Tammy Haynes Sanders, of Columbia, TN; her sister, Irene Ransom McDonald, of Vallejo, CA; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends, including her adopted daughter, Mrs. Sandra Reed, of Smyrna; her dear friends, Mrs. Almeda Dunaway of Smyrna, TN, Ms. Dorothy Mulkey, of Waco, TX, Ms. Johnnie Pringle, of Nashville, TN, and Connie Payne, of Nashville, TN and others.
Thomas Edwin Brannon
May 3, 1920 - June 22, 2013
Thomas Edwin Brannon made the journey from this earth into paradise at the age of 93, after a fairly brief illness.
He is preceded in death by his faithful wife of 60 years, Virginia Hunt Cunningham Tassey Brannon; his parents, Richard Lee and Allie Esther Whitehead Brannon of Rockvale, TN; five brothers: Aubrey, Sam, Claude, and Richard and two sisters: Ruby Walden and Faye Campbell.
He is survived by his daughter, Judy Fay Tassey Robinson of Rockvale, TN, and his son, Ronnie Gayle Tassey (Joyce) of Mobile, AL, and a brother, Jack Eugene Brannon (Sandra) of Rockvale, TN.
He was blessed with a loving family of five grandchildren: Cindy Vick (Keith), Lisa Wisener (John), Corey Tassey (Melinda), Robbin Elrod (Keith), and Carrie Tassey Hosford; nine great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
He has many surviving nieces and nephews.
He leaves behind countless friends, neighbors, and church members who loved and respected him.
Tom was a member of Rockvale Church of Christ for about 60 years where he served as the treasurer for 45 years, and as a deacon for many years.
He attended Windrow Church of Christ during the last few years.
He served in the 2nd Armored Division as a radioman under Gen. Patton in World War II in the Atlantic theater of operation (1941-1945).
With his death a valuable piece of history has been lost.
A special engraved brick has been placed in the garden of the D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA by his family as a lasting commemoration of his service to our country.
He was an electrician by trade, working at Seward Air Force Base, then at the VA in Murfreesboro, until he retired in 1982.
Tom’s family wishes to thank the many caregivers at the TN Veterans Home for their attention to his needs, and the many people who came to visit him in his final days.
He treasured each of you.
Pallbearers are grandson Corey Tassey, grandsons-in-law Keith Elrod, Keith Vick, John Wisener, great-grandsons Josh Vick, Jackson Hosford, and Luke Elrod, and great-grandson-in-laws Jimmy Bratcher and Wes Kennedy.
Honorary pallbearers are nephews Cotton Walden, Robert Earl Walden, and good friends, James Albert Brown and Robert Earl Manning.
Visitation will be 4:00 until 8:00pm Monday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel.
Funeral service will be 10:00am Tuesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel.
Robert Vick and Keith Vick will officiate.
Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Christopher T. Bond
Visitation Location: Scales and Sons Funeral Home
Date: September 25, 2004 Time: 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm
Funeral Location: Scales and Sons Funeral Home
Date: September 25, 2004 Time: 2:00 pm
Christopher Thomas Bond left a legacy of pure love to his parents, Rebecca Lynn and Torre Juan Patrick, his brother, Tre’ J. Patrick, his church family at Brandon Chapel’s Missionary Baptist Church and his Special Olympic comrades.
He was born in Brownsville, Tennessee, on June 15, 1982 and started his trademark of waking up with a smile on his face.
His family moved to Christiana, Tennessee, and there, he greeted each day with happiness and anticipation of being with his parents and little brother, Tre’ and enjoying the things that were near and dear to him.
Christopher loved to be outdoors, whether it was “training” for his events in the Special Olympics or playing with the family pet Rottweiler named “Bronx”.
The softball throw and the assisted wheelchair race were the two Special Olympic events that Christopher entered every year for the past 10 years.
When he wasn’t outside, he could often be found sitting in front of the family television watching his favorite TV show called “Cops”.
He really loved this show and could even recognize the “Cops” theme song, whenever he heard it.
In addition to his favorite TV show, Christopher had some favorite foods that he liked to eat.
All of the traditional “Thanksgiving” type foods were favorites of his.
He loved the turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes and all the trimmings.
For dessert, he enjoyed having ice cream.
It didn’t matter which flavor he was given, as long as it was ice cream.
He also really enjoyed applesauce and all flavors of yogurt.
Most people that knew Christopher will remember the enthusiastic way that he greeted people with a handshake and a hug.
He never met any strangers and would immediately shake your hand, as if you didn’t have a choice.
He extended his signature handshake to his fellow church members at Brandon’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Fosterville, TN, and knew exactly when to settle down, fellowship and listen to the church service.
In addition to his parents and brother, he is survived by a host of other relatives and friends.
Ruby Jean Dent
Memorial Service Location: Scales & Sons Chapel
Date: September 23, 2004 Time: 6 p.m.
Ruby Jean Dent, better known as "Pookie" to all her family and friends, was born on October 3, 1978 in Saginaw, MI, to Daisy Dent Walton and Terry Riley.
"Pookie" was always a joy to be around from the day she came home from the hospital.
She soon became not just Daisy's baby, but she belonged to the entire family, especially her maternal grandmother and namesake, Ruby Jean Dent.
"Pookie" spent most of her young life battling her illness, but that did not stop her from striving to reach her goals.
She was working very hard at Middle Tennessee State University to obtain her nursing degree, even though her illness prevented her from attending classes sometimes.
Steadfastly, she refused to give up on her dream.
"Pookie" loved God and accepted His will in her life and received all her strength from Him.
"Pookie" had a sweet and quiet spirit that captured the hearts of all who met her.
She certainly gave the real meaning to the saying "to know her was to love her".
She will forever be loved and missed.
"Pookie" went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 19, 2004.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted mother, Daisy Walton; stepfather, Willie Walton; brothers, Jamal Rice and Rashaad Davis; sister, Erica Dent; loving grandmother and namesake, Ruby Jean Dent; grandfather, Ted Mitchell; step-grandfather, Isaiah Muhammad; maternal uncle, Bruce (Sheryl) Brown; aunts, Bonita (James) Smith and Loretha Martin; cousins, Brittany Brown, Ashley McClain, LeTira Hughes, Elijah Brown, Benjamin Brown, Sarai Brown, Breanna Smith, Raeven Martin; special friend, Eric "Caine" Reed and many aunts, great-aunts, uncles, great-uncles and cousins and many dear friends.
"Pookie" was preceded in death by maternal great-grandparents, John A. Brown and Daisy L. Brown and her cousin, James W. Smith, IV.
Andrew Chase Dismukes
June 22, 2013
Andrew Chase Dismukes, infant son of Joseph Barton and Melissa Carol Harding Dismukes, died Saturday, June 22, 2013.
He is also survived by his grandparents, Larry and Trula Harding of Ladson South Carolina, Bo and Susan Dismukes of Watertown; great-grandparents, Joyce Pinkston of McMinnville, Sis Dismukes of Blackman and uncle Matt Dismukes.
Private Graveside services will be Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Washington Smith Cemetery.
Rev. Chuck Groover will officiate.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Pickard, Ann McLaurine
Pickard, Ann McLaurine died Thursday, February 10, 2005.
Funeral Services Sunday 1:30 pm, Woodfin Memorial Chapel.
Thomas McCracken officiating.
Visitation with the Family Saturday 4-8 pm, Woodfin Memorial Chapel.
Interment Rucker-Pickard Cemetery.
Leslie W. Gentry
April 10, 1932 - June 23, 2013
Leslie Wilburn Gentry, age 81, of Smyrna, TN, died Sunday, June 23, 2013.
A native of Dickson, County, he was the son of the late Oscar Jesse and Dona Rene Luther Gentry.
Mr. Gentry was also preceded in death by a son, Jackie Lamar Gentry and four brothers.
Mr. Gentry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Jean Nicholson Gentry; daughters, Linda Jean Denny and her husband, Rick of Shelbyville, TN, and Joanie Lynette Barrett and her husband, Sam of Smyrna, TN; daughter-in-law, Debbie Gentry of Murfreesboro, TN; sisters, Mary Huper of Smyrna, TN, Annie Katz of Edgewood, TX, and Judy Bundren of Arvada, CO; six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Giles Creek Baptist Church, 7084 Rocky Fork Road, Smyrna, TN 37167.
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday at Giles Creek Baptist Church with Brother Terry Campbell officiating.
Graveside service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Pegram, TN with Tim, Eric, and Todd Barrett, Sean and Ryan Denny, and Randy Gentry serving as pallbearers.
Mr. Gentry was a charter member of Giles Creek Baptist Church, a U.S. Air Force veteran, and a retired Mill Wright worker.
Bowen, Robert Lee
Bowen, Robert Lee died Thursday, February 10, 2005.
Funeral Services Sunday 3pm, Woodfin Memorial Chapel.
Bro. Darryl Lewis officiating.
Visitation with the Family Saturday 4-8 pm, Woodfin Memorial Chapel.
Interment Coleman Cemetery.
