Mrs. Orea Edde Pitcock
Funeral services for Mrs. Orea Edde Pitcock, age 74, of Old Railroad Bed Rd., Fayetteville, who died Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at her residence, will be held Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Joe Wayne McGee officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Pitcock was a native of Moore County, TN, a dairy farmer and a member of Harms Church of Christ. She is survived by her sons Jerry Wayne Pitcock of Belfast, TN, Richard D. & Loretta Pitcock of Fayetteville, TN, sisters Annie Mae McWhirter of Mulberry, TN, Jean Lee of Belfast, TN, brothers Uriel William Edde, Jr. of Rutledge, TN, Carl Wilburn Edde of Tullahoma, TN, grandchildren Jerry Wayne Pitcock, Jr., Mischa Dianne Reese, Nathan Lee Pitcock, Lorilee Hunter, Johnny Ray Pitcock and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Doris Gearlds
Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Geralds, age 65, of Elora, TN, who died Friday, January 17, 2003 at her residence, will be held Sunday, January 19, 2003 in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Dennis Kimery officiating. Burial will follow in Plainview Cemetery. Mrs. Geralds was a native of Madison County, AL, retired from ABCO Manufacturing and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include her grandchildren Joshua Nix, Shane Campbell, Tracey Geralds, great grandchild Breanna Geralds, sisters: Ida Pigg of Fayetteville, TN, Marie Carroll of Hickory, NC, Hilda Metcalf of Lynchburg, TN, Linda Harris of Kelso, TN, Faye Jackson of Belvidere, TN, Barbara Johnson of Shelbyville, TN, brother: Bobby Boyett of Petersburg, TN, half brother Floyd Boyett of Fayetteville, TN. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5 until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mr. Virgil Priest
Funeral services for Mr. Virgil Priest, age 73, of Flintville, TN, who died Saturday, January 18, 2003 at his residence, will be held Monday, January 20, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Underwood and Rev. James Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in Flintville Cemetery. Mr. Priest was a native of Madison County, AL, a farmer and a member of the Briar Fork Holiness Church. Survivors include his wife Ruby Holman Priest of Flintville, TN, daughters Sherrie Shetters of Decherd, TN, Jane Beech of the Molino Community, son Gary Priest of Flintville, TN, grandchildren Stephanie Lambert, Allison Malone, Karen Beech, Emily Beech, Eric LaFleur, great grandchildren Kelsey Mann, Jacob Malone, Briana LaFleur, sisters Mildred Sisk of Hazel Green, AL, Margaret Priest Beagle of Dickson, TN, brothers Marvin Priest of Huntsville, AL, Melvin Priest, Irvine Priest, Robert Priest all of Hazel Green, AL, Gerald Priest of Harvest, AL. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5 until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Frances Graves
Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Graves, age 78, of W. College St., Fayetteville, who died Sunday, January 19, 2003 at St. Thomas Hospital, will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Gardner officiating. Burial will follow in Lincoln Cemetery. Mrs. Graves was a native of Lincoln County, a housewife and a member of the Lincoln Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: William Harvey Graves; daughter: Carolyn Campbell; grandson: Kevin Ogle; parents: Edgar & Goldie Brown; sister: Sadie Henderson; brother: James ‘Bully’ Brown. Survivors include her daughters Barbara Moorehead of Athens, AL, Jeannie Hambrick of Fayetteville, TN, sons Bedford Graves of Decherd, TN, Stanley Graves of McMinnville, TN, brother Bill M. Brown of Fayetteville, TN, 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: St. Thomas Hospital, 4220 Harding Rd., Nashville, TN 37202.

Mrs. Nina Ruth Young
Funeral services for Mrs. Nina Ruth Young, age 81, of Green St., Fayetteville, who died Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at Lincoln Skill Care, will be held Friday, January 24, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Gay officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery. Mrs. Young was a native of Lincoln County, a former drug store manager and a member of the Prospect Baptist Church. Survivors include 1 son: Rob Young of Fayetteville, TN; 1 step-son: Larry Patrick Young of Huntsville, AL; 1 Grandson: Shawn Young of Fayetteville, TN; 1 great grand daughter: Mira Young of Fayetteville, TN; 4 sisters: Jennie Reese of Fayetteville, TN, Sarah Ward, Dean Kloppel both of Florida, Betty Van Trump of Wilmington, Delaware; 4 brothers: Tony Osborne, Charles Osborne both of Fayetteville, TN, Herman Osborne of Cedar Lake, IN, Bobby Osborne of Middlebury, Vermont. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5 until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Henrietta Pruett
Funeral services for Mrs. Henrietta Pruett, age 87, who died Monday, January 27, 2003 in Baptist Hospital, will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at the Flintville Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Dunivan officiating. Burial will follow in Flintville Cemetery. Mrs. Pruett was a native of Madison County, AL, a housewife, a member of the Flintville FCE Club, and a member of Flintville Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting and sewing and she loved flowers, singing, cooking and bowling. She was preceded in death by her husband: Henry Ralph Pruett, 1 sister: Annie Mae Simmons and 1 brother: Roy Benson. Survivors include 2 sisters: Mildred Jones of Rome, GA, Dorothy Craton of Odenton, MD; 1 brother: Alton Benson of Flint, MI and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Flintville Cemetery Fund.

Mr. Charles R. Reeves
Funeral services for Mr. Charles R. Reeves, age 52, of Flintville, who died Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at Lincoln Medical Center, will be held Friday, January 31, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Langford officiating. Burial will follow in Flintville Cemetery. Mr. Reeves was a native of Lincoln County, and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother Lyda Reeves of Flintville, TN, brother: Jackie Reeves of Flintville, TN; nephews: Adam Reeves and Marcus Reeves both of Flintville, TN; 3 great nephews: Dylan, Andrew and Justin. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Edith Lynch
Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Lynch, age 70, of Fayetteville, who died Thursday, February 6, 2003 at Sunbridge Care of Fayetteville, will be held Sunday, February 9, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Boggs and Rev. Hubert Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkland Cemetery. Mrs. Lynch was a native of Cerro Gordo, NC, a child care provider and a member of the Taft Full Gospel Church. Survivors include 3 daughters: Vickie & Donald Vaughn of Crestview, FL, Patty & Bobby Hardiman of Fayetteville, TN, Axie & Johnny Brazier of Lawrenceburg, TN; 8 grandchildren: Donna Vaughn, Caroline Vaughn, Jason Barnes, Sean Ryan, Candace Ryan, Chase Brown, Chelsey Hardiman, Charity Hardiman and 1 sister: Mary Lou Stewart of Fayetteville, TN. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Nancy C. ‘Dump Truck’ Randolph
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy C. ‘Dump Truck’ Randolph, age 49, of Fayetteville, who died Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at her residence, will be held Friday, February 21, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Sonny Moore and Rev. Billy Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Cemetery. Mrs. Randolph was a native of Lincoln County, a tow motor operator for Amana and a member of Holiness Church of God. Survivors include her husband: Jessie Dee Randolph of Fayetteville, TN; 1 daughter: Nancy Diane Richards of the Boonshill Community; 4 step-daughters: Judy Brown, Hope Norris, Donna Stockstill, & Faith Pettie all of Fayetteville, TN; 1 son: Johnny Jason Bunn of Fayetteville, TN; 1 step-son: James Randolph of Fayetteville, TN; mother: Janie Mae Taylor Martin of Fayetteville, TN; step-mother: Betty Martin Moorehead of Elora, TN; 1 sister: Pam Fitch of Hazel Green, AL; 3 half-sisters: Donna Randolph of Petersburg, TN, Christy Clements of Ardmore, AL, Judy Martin of Fayetteville, TN; 1 half-brother: Tony Martin of Fayetteville, TN; 2 grandchildren: Joshua Lee Bunn & Cody Ray Richards and 12 step-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5 until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mr. Walter D. Steelman
Funeral services for Mr. Walter D. Steelman, age 79, of Lynchburg, who died Friday, February 28, 2003 in Harton Hospital, will be conducted Monday, March 3, 2003 in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Booneville Cemetery. Mr. Steelman was a native of Lincoln County, a farmer, member of Charity Baptist Church and a member of the Metro Moore Co., Lynchburg Fire Department. Survivors include his wife: Mildred Steelman of Lynchburg, TN; 1 daughter: Shelbie Steelman of Lynchburg, TN; 1 sister: Louise Cox of Lynchburg, TN; 2 brothers: Fred Steelman & Morgan Steelman both of Lynchburg, TN. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5 until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Sarah Kent
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Kent, age 58, of Fayetteville, who died Monday, May 12, 2003, at Lincoln Skill Care, will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Bolin and Rev. Hubert Smith officiating. Burial will follow in New Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Kent was a native of Lincoln County, a housewife and a member of the Full Gospel Church. Survivors include her husband: Bill Kent of Fayetteville, TN; 1 son: Billy Roy Kent of Huntland, TN; mother: Hazel Carter of Fayetteville, TN; 1 sister: Elnora Bolin of Boonshill, TN; 2 brothers: Bobby Sanders & Sam Carter both of Fayetteville, TN; 3 grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Josephine A. Bengston
Graveside services for Mrs. Josephine A. Bengston, age 84, of Bloomington, Minnesota, who died Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at Bloomington Care Center, will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. in the Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Bengston was a native of Burnett County, Wisconsin, a nurse anesthetist in Fayetteville and a Navy Nurse in WWII. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law: Gary & Beth Bengston; grandson: Christopher Bengston and many nieces and nephews. Please make memorial donations to Central Seventh Day Adventist Church at 3001 Whitesburg Dr., Huntsville, AL 35801.

Mr. Gerald Lynn ‘Chigger’ George, Jr.
Memorial services for Mr. Gerald Lynn ‘Chigger’ George, Jr., age 42, of Millsap Rd., Fayetteville, TN, who died Saturday, May 17, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home. Mr. George was a native of Bowling Green, Ky and a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include 2 sisters: Sheila Brannon & Tonya Tate both of Fayetteville; 1 brother: Timothy Lee ‘Boss’ George also of Fayetteville.

Mr. Phillip Tucker
Funeral services for Mr. Phillip Tucker, age 55, of Layman Road, Elora, who died Saturday, May 17, 2003 at his residence, will be held Friday, May 23, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Terrell Bain officiating. Burial will follow in Stewarts Cemetery. Mr. Tucker was a native of Lincoln County, custodian for the Lincoln Co. Department of Education and a member of the Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents: Wilburn Darnell and Neva Lorene Brooks Tucker, 1 sister: Neva Vann and 1 brother: Joseph Tucker. Survivors include 1 daughter: Karen Mann of Elora, TN; 2 grandchildren: Brooke Mann & Austin Mann; 5 brothers: Don Tucker of San Antonio, TX, Billy Tucker of Wetumpka, AL, Gene Tucker of Petersburg, TN, Charles Tucker of Cullman, AL, and Bobby Tucker of Nashville, TN. Visitation with the family will be Thursday evening from 5 until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mr. Leamon Halcomb
Funeral services for Mr. Leamon Halcomb, age 84, of 2nd Ave., Fayetteville, who died Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at Donaldson Health Care, will be held Friday, May 23, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Van Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Halcomb was a native of Albertville, AL, a retired auto dealer, a member of the Fayetteville 1st Baptist Church, Andrew Jackson Masonic Lodge #68, Scottish Rite, Nashville Shrine, a Charter Member of the Lincoln Co. Sportsman Club where he held the office of President for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by 1 daughter: Faynelle Halcomb. Survivors include his wife: Gaynelle E. Halcomb of Fayetteville; 2 daughters: Sandra Halcomb of Memphis, TN, Janice & Tommy Bolner of Fayetteville; 3 grandchildren: Michael Mitchell, Pam & Mike Gentry, Patricia Mitchell; 3 great grandchildren: Brandon Gentry, Kim Grentry, Edward J. Taylor; 4 sisters: Nell Pendergrass, Inez Daniel, Frankie Kilgore all of Fayetteville, Sarah Patrick of Hixson, TN; 2 brothers: Clyde Halcomb of Hixson, TN, Johnnie Halcomb of Lawrenceville, GA. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5 until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Fayetteville 1st Baptist Church building fund or the American Cancer Society.

Mr. Charles B. Higgins
Funeral services for Mr. Charles B. Higgins, age 72, of Huntsville, AL, who died Saturday, May 31, 2003 at his residence, will be held Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Wayne Plunkett officiating. Burial will follow in Elora Cemetery. Mr. Higgins was a native of Lincoln County, a guitar teacher, a Korean War Army veteran, a member of the Huntsville Fern Society, Huntsville Botanical Gardens and founder of the Huntsville Classical Guitar Society. Survivors include 3 daughters: Donna H. Potter of Harvest, AL, Catherine H. Fortenberry of Grant, AL, Virginia Dawn Higgins of Huntsville, AL; 1 son: Charles Daniel Higgins of Huntsville, AL; 3 grandchildren: David Michael Garner, William Shannon Fortenberry, Charles Alexander Setterlund; 2 sisters: Virginia Lusk & Louise Cushman both of Birmingham, AL. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mr. George Wayne Henson
Funeral services for Mr. George Wayne Henson, age 59, of Sorrells Hollow, Petersburg, TN, who died Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at the Lincoln Medical Center, will be held Friday, July 11, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. graveside at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Bedford County, TN. Mr. Henson was a native of Lincoln County, a farmer and a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jesse Doyle and Birdie Mae King Henson and 1 sister: Carolyn Lee in 2000. Survivors include his wife: Faye Henson of Petersburg, TN; 2 daughters: Virginia Kent of Fayetteville, TN, Madeline Locker of Cornersville, TN; 1 step-daughter: Kelly Fuller of Lewisburg, TN; 4 sons: George Wayne Henson, II of Henning, TN, James Doyle Henson of Shelbyville, TN, Jesse James Williams of Belfast, TN, Terry James Williams of Shelbyville, TN; 3 sisters: Ruth Wright, Daisy Brannon both of Lewisburg, TN, Juanita Stokes of Shelbyville, TN; 11 grandchildren and 4 step-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Edetha Ward
Funeral services for Mrs. Edetha Ward, age 93, of Fayetteville, who died Saturday, July 26, 2003 in Sunbridge Care Center, will be held Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Cleo Moon officiating. Burial will follow in Gum Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Ward was a native of Lincoln County, TN, daughter of the late William I. Campbell and the late Ella Scott Campbell. She was a seamstress for Serbin and a member of the Gum Springs Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband: Jeff Ward in July 1983. Survivors include 2 daughters: Emogene Kite of Flintville, Patricia Bryant of Fayetteville; 5 grandchildren: Judy & Mike McLeod, Joseph & Angela Kite, Ricky & Cindy Bryant, Tammy Bryant, Jeffrey & Linda Bryant; 8 great grandchildren: Brandon Bryant, Gabriel Bryant, Amber Bryant, Danny Thomas Bryant, Richard Michael Bryant, William Jeffrey Bryant, Jr., Jonathan McLeod, Jake Roy Kite and 1 sister: Melvina Blair of Athens, TX. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Vollie (Mue) Pitts Weir
Funeral services for Mrs. Vollie (Mue) Pitts Weir, age 92, of L. Mitchell Rd., Flintville, who died Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at her residence, will be held Saturday, August 2, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at the Stewarts Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Sam Gamble and Rev. Mike Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in Flintville Cemetery. Mrs. Weir was a native of Lincoln County, TN, daughter of the late Wiley & Addie McNatt Pitts, a housewife and a member of the Stewarts Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Buford E. Weir in 1997, grandson: Jonathan Cash and son-in-law: Dean Cash. Survivors include 4 daughters: Addie Bea & Lee Horton, June & Bob Jeans both of Kelso, TN, Lorene & Larry Jones of Flintville, TN, Carol Cash of Fayetteville, TN; 4 sons: Dexter Weir, Joe & Betty Jane Weir, Gary & Betty F. Weir all of Flintville, TN, Waylan & Nancy Weir of Fayetteville, TN; special friend & loved one: Eunice Daugherty of Tullahoma, TN; 24 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren and 16 great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5 until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stewarts Chapel Baptist Church Bus Fund.

Mrs. Kathy Gatlin
Funeral services for Mrs. Kathy Gatlin, age 69, of Shelbyville Hwy., Fayetteville, who died Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at NHC Nursing Home in Dickson, TN, will be held Thursday, August 21, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Don Schultz officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Gatlin was a native of Lincoln County, a beautician and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include 1 daughter: Rhonda Bowker of Dickson, TN; 1 son: Rex Gatlin of Burns, TN; 3 grandchildren: Matthew Denness, Michelle Bowker, Mikey Bowker, II; 1 ½ sister: Joyce Henderson of Fayetteville, TN; 2 ½ brothers: Robert Smith of Fayetteville, TN, Randy Smith of Huntsville, AL. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6 until 9 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Alberta Simmons Bunn
Funeral services for Mrs. Alberta Simmons Bunn, age 72, who died Sunday, November 3, 2002 at Lincoln Skill Care, will be held Wednesday, November 6, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Mulberry Cemetery. Mrs. Bunn was a native of Lincoln County, a former employee of Tyson Chicken and a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter Susan Smotherman of Hazel Green, AL, son Ricky Bunn of Fayetteville, TN, sisters Christine Ayers of Mulberry, TN, Tommie Mitchell of Mimosa, TN, Geneva Madison of Chicago, IL, brothers Don Simmons of Chapel Hill, TN, Glen Simmons of Fayetteville, TN, 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.

Mr. Lonnie Madison Honey
Funeral services for Mr. Lonnie Madison Honey, age 76, who died Friday, November 8, 2002 at Huntsville Hospital Main, will be held Monday, November 11, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Lingerfelt officiating. Burial will follow in the Rolling Hills Cemetery. Mr. Honey was a native of Lincoln County, TN and a truck driver for the Tennessee Highway Department. Survivors include his wife Louise Koonce Honey, daughters and sons-in-law Marie & Dennis Caldwell, Sue & Ricky Anderson all of Fayetteville, TN, Betty & Mark Guilbeau of Griffin, GA, sons & daughters-in-law David & Connie Honey, Donny Honey all of Flintville, TN, grandchildren Kim & Daniel Vaughn, Shawn & Jessica Honey, Brian & Kelly West, Shane Cantrell, Alison Caldwell, Jennifer & Tommy Montgomery, Christy & Alan Higgs, Allie Honey, step grandson Landon Meeks, great grandchildren Morgan, Kennedy & Garrett Honey, Matthew & Colton Vaughn, Madison, Katlyn & Faith Montgomery, Marco Cantrell, Piper Higgs, sisters Willie Dee Harrison, Allie Davis, Mildred Smartt all of Fayetteville, TN, brother James Honey of Fayetteville, TN and his beloved dog, Shadow. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 until 8 P.M. at the Gallant Funeral Home.