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Mrs. Ella Mabelene Thomas
February 3, 2003
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Mabelene Thomas, age 71, of Lewisburg were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 3, from the Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Richard Jones officiating. Burial followed in the Maplewood Cemetery. Mrs. Thomas died Friday, January 31, at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia. Visitation with the family was held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday evening, February 2, at Tullahoma Funeral Home in Tullahoma. Mrs. Thomas is survived by her husband, Richard Thomas of Lewisburg; two daughters, Patricia Thomas of Royston, Georgia, and Deborah Bartlett of Murfreesboro; three sons, Jerry Prince of Columbia, David Prince and Rick Blackburn, both of Nashville; two step-children, Jerry Campbell of Winchester and Gayle Haywood of Estill Springs; four brothers, Leonard and Sonny Blackburn, both of Lynchburg, and Roger and Billy Joe Blackburn, both of Nashville; two sisters, Lorene Phillips and Marie Gross, both of Nashville; eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mrs. Thomas was born in Tullahoma, the daughter of the late Walter and Annie Mae Cannon Blackburn. She was a member of the Parkview Baptist Church in Lewisburg and a retired District Manager with Hershey Manufacturing. Kaleb LaShaun Greer
February 3, 2003
Kaleb LaShaun Greer, infant son of Derek Greer and Candice Daugherty of Lewisburg, died Monday, February 3, at Maury Regional Hospital. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, February 5, at 2:00 p.m. at Lone Oak Cemetery in Marshall County. In addition to his parents he is survived by one brother, Quantae Greer of Lewisburg; maternal grandparents, Lanny Cothran and Meloney Parker Cothran of Bon Aqua and paternal great-grandmother, Sara Mae Greer of Lewisburg.

Mrs. Peggy Viola Burrow
February 2, 2003
Mrs. Peggy Viola Burrow, age 71, of Lewisburg, died Sunday morning, February 2, in Maury Regional Hospital. Mrs. Burrow was a native of Fair Lee, Maryland and daughter of the late William and Lillie Mae Brady Miller. She was a retired waitress and member of the Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Robert W. Borrow of Lewisburg, two daughters, Brenda Sharon Rose of Chestertown, Maryland and Lillian Theresa Stewart of San Jose, California; one sister, June Leager, of Galena, Maryland; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The family will be at London Funeral Home in Lewisburg on Tuesday, February 4, for visitation from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 6:00 p.m. officiated by Rev. Tom Dumser. Mrs. Burrow’s body will be shipped to Galena Funeral Home, Galena, Maryland for visitation on Friday, February 7, and services on Saturday morning, February 8, with burial in Chester Cemetery in Chestertown, Maryland.

Neal Morrow
February 1, 2003
Neal Morrow, age 66, of Lewisburg, died Saturday afternoon, February 1, in St. Thomas Hospital. Mr. Morrow was a native of Giles county and son of the late Clyde and Lady Will Jones Morrow. He was a superintendent of Tastee Bread Company, district manager for Krispy Kreme, retired from Rohm Electric Company, attended the Church Street Church of Christ and a naval veteran serving in Subie Bay, Philippines. He is survived by his wife, Faye Cozart Batten Morrow of Lewisburg; two daughters, Kim (Greg) Sanders of Columbia and Michelle (Scott) Russom of Mt. Juliet; three sons, Michael G. Morrow of Madison, Rusty (Traci) Morrow of Mt. Juliet and Erick (Mitzi) Morrow of Old Hickory; two step-sons, Keith (Bobbi) Batten of White House, Texas and Kyle Batten of Jasper, Alabama; five sisters, Joan Humphreys of Columbia, Jean (Fagan) Walls of Nashville, Judy (Bobby) Smith of Madison, Alabama, Donna Morrow of Marceline, Missouri and Connie (David) Jackson of Nashville and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Polly Lannon Morrow. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, February 4, at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of London Funeral Home with Jason Moon and Terry Davenport officiating. Burial followed in Lone Oak Cemetery with Military Honors. The family was at London Funeral Home on Monday, February 3, after 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday until the funeral hour for visitation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cancer Fund, Heart Fund and Hospice. Pallbearers were Eric Morrow, Rusty Morrow, Mike Morrow, Scott Russom, Greg Haag, Keith Batten and Kyle Batten.

Ms. Mary Kathryn Hooten
January 30, 2003
Ms. Mary Kathryn Hooten, age 90, died Thursday evening, January 30, at NHC Oakwood in Lewisburg. Ms. Hooten was a native of Marshall County, the daughter of the late Walter and Mae Tarkington Hooten, retired from Heil-Quaker Corp. and a life long member of the Church Street Church of Christ. Her only survivors are cousins. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Hooten. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, from the Chapel of London Funeral Home with Charles Williamson and James Watkins officiating. Burial followed in Lone Oak Cemetery. The family was at the London Funeral Home in Lewisburg on Friday afternoon, January 31, at 4:00 p.m. and Saturday until the funeral hour for visitation. Pallbearers were Ray Wakefield, Victor Wakefield, Jim Hooten, Kirk Hooten, Tim Collins and Anthony Hooten.

Robert A. "Jimmy" Flippen, Jr.
January 29, 2003
Robert A. "Jimmy" Flippen, Jr., age 66, died Wednesday, January 29, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin. Mr. Flippen was born in Williamson County, son of the late Robert A. Flippen, Sr. and Ella Kate Reed Flippen, and made his home in the Bethesda Community. He was a retired over the road truck driver, drove a school bus for Williamson County School, a church van for and member and deacon of Peyton First Baptist Church and key organizer in getting youth involved and transported to church. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mrs. Sue Flippen of Bethesda Community; three daughters, Rene’ Ray of College Grove, Donna Gill and Rhonda Maxwell, both of the Bethesda Community; a brother, Jerry Flippen of College Grove; a sister, Eveie Purdom of Chapel Hill; a step-mother Ruby Flippen of Cross Keys Community and three grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, 3009 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, with Bobby Sadler, Mike Gibson and Andy Mayton officiating. Burial followed in Cross Keys Cemetery. Visitation was held on Thursday, January 30, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31 and two hours prior to the service. Active pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Peytonsville First Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or Youth Bus Ministry at First Baptist Church.

Edward Bailey
May 31, 2003
Edward Bailey, age 71, died Saturday morning, May 31, in Marshall Medical Center in Lewisburg. Mr. Bailey was a native of Marshall County, the son of the late Roy and Maudie Marie Waldrop Bailey, worked for the City of Lewisburg Recreation Golf Course and was a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Edna McKnight Bailey; a daughter, Vickie Davenport; a son, Scott Bailey; a sister, Marie Walker; two brothers, Jerry and Wayne Bailey, all of Lewisburg and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, June 2, at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of London Funeral Home in Lewisburg, with Henry Horton officiating. Burial followed in Berea Cemetery at Verona. The family was at London Funeral Home for visitation on Sunday, June 1 after 3:00 p.m. and until the funeral hour on Monday. Pallbearers were Dee Walker, Robin Minor, Kenneth Bailey, Bill Bailey, Jerry Wayne Bailey, Floyd (Doc) Bailey, Jr., Steve Lancaster and Jackie Green.

Charles Malcolm Ballard
May 28, 2003
Charles Malcolm Ballard, age 84, of Springfield, Virginia, died Wednesday, May 28, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Ballard was a native of Bozo, West Virginia and was a son of the late Grant William and Eliza Bonham Ballard. He served in the United States Marines during World War II and was a retired bus driver for Greyhound Bus Lines. Mr. Ballard was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Lanteni Ballard, who died in 2001. He is survived by three daughters, Rosanne Lunceford of Annandale, Virginia, Lou Harris of Lewisburg and Rinda Hoagland of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; four sons, Wythe Brown, Sonny Ballard and Kevin Ballard, all of Virginia, and Kent Ballard of California; a brother, Hugh Ballard of Virginia; twelve grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 3, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home in Alexandria, Virginia. Masonic services will also be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, June 4, at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home with burial in Mount Comfort Cemetery.

Constance Marie Braden
May 29, 2003
Infant Constance Marie Braden, died Thursday, May 29, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin. Graveside services were held on Saturday, May 30, at 11:00 a.m. at the Gibsonville Cemetery. Survivors include the parents, Scott and Brandy Braden of Lewisburg and two sisters, Alana Braden and Daisy Braden, both of Lewisburg. Carr & Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Nancy Irene Mathews
June 2, 2003
Mrs. Nancy Irene Mathews, age 74, of Lewisburg, died Monday, June 2, at her home. Mrs. Mathews was a native of Lincoln County and daughter of the late Gladyes and Charlotte Metcalf Edde. She was the widow of John E. Mathews, who died in 1989, a homemaker, mother and member of the Farmington Church of Christ. She is survived by one son, Sherman Norwood of Manchester; three daughters, Ann Norwood, Tonya Stinnett and Angie Wickberg, all of Lewisburg; two sisters, Ruth Harrell and Mary Hollingsworth, both of Lewisburg; three brothers, Roy Edde of Lewisburg, Robert Edde and William Edde, both of Pulaski; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 4, at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of London Funeral Home with Benny Burns officiating. Burial will follow in Lone Oak Cemetery. The family will be at London Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 3, from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday after 11:00 a.m. for visitation.

John Christopher (JC) McCall
May 28, 2003
John Christopher (JC) McCall, age 74, of Thompson Station, died Wednesday evening, May 28, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin. Mr. McCall was a native of Williamson County and a son of the late Jim and Nannie Graham McCall. He was retired from Lasko Metal Products and a member of Lawrence Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Lottie Mae McCall of Thompson Station; a daughter, Sheila Brown of Columbia; two sons, John McCall of Fairview and Darrell McCall of Bon Aqua; three brothers, Robert McCall of Frankewing, Jack McCall of Eagleville and Joe McCall of Chapel Hill; one sister, Geneva Ann Bolton of Mapleton, Georgia and two grandchildren. Visitation with the family began at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, at Lawrence Funeral Home in Chapel Hill. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, May 31, at 10:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Lawrence funeral Home with Argine Hughes and Ronnie Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Swanson Cemetery in Chapel Hill.

Ms. Peggy Harris Spence
May 30, 2003
Ms. Peggy Harris Spence, age 68 of Columbia, died Friday, May 30, at her home. Ms. Spence was a native of Marshall County and daughter of the late John Clifford Harris and Mrs. Selma Carpenter Harris of Lewisburg, who survives. She was a homemaker and member of the Church of Christ. In addition to her mother, she is survived by two daughters, Brenda Norris and Deborah Delk, both of Columbia; one brother, Gary Harris of Lewisburg and six grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, June 1, at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of London Funeral Home with Jason Hart officiating. Burial followed in Lone Oak Cemetery. The family was at London Funeral Home after 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, until the funeral hour for visitation. Pallbearers were Heath Richardson, Wayne Spence, Larry Barnhardt, Ross Delk, Freddie Stewmon and Lanee Barnhardt.

Glenn R. Terryah
May 31, 2003
Glenn R. Terryah of Groveland Twp, Michigan, age 69, died Saturday, May 31. Mr. Terryah retired from Consumers Power in 1988 after 37 years of service and Cosmolab in Lewisburg in 2000. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Pat Terryah; a daughter, Barbara Terryah of Lewisburg; three sons, Glenn Terryah, of Lewisburg and Richard and Jim Terryah of Michigan; a sister, Lucy Baird and one brother, Bob Terryah, seventeen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. His body will lie-in-state at the Sherman Wilk Funeral Home, 135 South Street, Ortonville, Michigan on Tuesday, June 3, from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. No funeral services or committal will be held.

Mrs. Alta Sommers Troyer
June 1, 2003
Mrs. Alta Sommers Troyer, age 93, of Cornersville, died Sunday, June 1, following an auto accident. Mrs. Troyer was a native of Myersville, Ohio and daughter of the late John B. and Catherine Hostetler Sommers. She was a homemaker and member of the Marshall County Mennonite Brotherhood Church. She is survived by five daughters, Kathryn Garber of Mt. Perry, Ohio, Clara Martin of Switz City, Indiana, Mary Schrock of Eldorado Springs, Missouri, Sylvia Troyer and Betty Yoder, both of Somerset, Ohio; three sons, Vernon Troyer of Moulton, Iowa, Menno Troyer of Big Fork, Montana and Nelson Troyer of Olive Hill; fifty-six grandchildren and eighty great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Seth Sommers Wednesday, June 4, at 9:30 a.m. from the Marshall County Mennonite Brotherhood Church. Services will be held Thursday, June 5, at 2:00 p.m. in Walnut Grove Amish Mennonite Church with interment in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Uniontown, Ohio. London Funeral Home assisting with arrangements.

Miss Lillian Troyer
June 1, 2003
Miss Lillian Troyer, age 58 of Cornersville, died Sunday, June 1, following an auto accident. Miss Troyer was a native of Hartville, Ohio and daughter of the late Emanuel and Alta Sommers Troyer. She was a homemaker and member of the Marshall County Mennonite Brotherhood Church. She is survived by five sisters, Kathryn Garber of Mt. Perry, Ohio, Clara Martin of Switz City, Indiana, Mary Schrock of Eldorado Springs, Missouri, Sylvia Troyer and Betty Yoder, both of Somerset, Ohio; three brothers, Vernon Troyer of Moulton, Iowa, Menno Troyer of Big Fork, Montana and Nelson Troyer of Olive Hill. Funeral services will be conducted by Seth Sommers Wednesday, June 4, at 9:30 a.m. from the Marshall County Mennonite Brotherhood Church. Services will be held Thursday, June 5, at 2:00 p.m. in Walnut Grove Amish Mennonite Church with interment in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Uniontown, Ohio. London Funeral Home assisting with arrangements.

William Parker "Bill" Orr, Jr.
May 28, 2003
William Parker "Bill" Orr, Jr., age 54, former nineteen year veteran of the Columbia Police Department, died Wednesday, May 28, at his residence on Forrest Street in Lewisburg. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia, with Rev. Darryl Martin officiating. Burial followed in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. The family visited with friends on Friday, May 30, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Notes of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.oakesandnichols.com. The Maury County native was the son of Mary Josephine Simmons Orr of Columbia, who survives, and the late William Parker Orr, Sr. He was a 1966 graduate of Columbia Central High School and served twelve years in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19, and the VFW. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Marlene Atwood Orr of Lewisburg; four sons, Brian Spivey of Franklin, Will Orr of Lewisburg, Marty Moore of Sumter, South Carolina, Monty Moore of Deridder, Louisiana; one daughter, Celene Lightsey of Sumter, South Carolina; four brothers, Doug Orr of Nashville, Ronnie Orr and Dennis Orr, both of Columbia and Steve Orr of Lewisburg; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be officers from the Columbia Police Department. Honorary pallbearers will be Columbia Police Department officers and members of Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19.

Mrs. Sara Jane Whitfield
May 30, 2003
Mrs. Sara Jane Whitfield, age 58, of Eagleville, died Friday, May 30, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Whitfield was a native of Beckley, West Virginia and a daughter of the late Creed and Lynda Cook Bryant. She was an office manager for K-Mart in Franklin for 25 years. She is survived by her husband, Worley Whitfield of Eagleville; a daughter, Mrs. Sherrie Rives of Rockvale, a son, James Gearhart of Murfreesboro; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Basham of Mabscott, West Virginia and Mrs. Betty Lilly of Salem, Virginia; three brothers, Billy Bryant, Lucky Bryant and Gene Bryant, all of Salem, Virginia and six grandchildren. Visitation began at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at Lawrence Funeral Home in Chapel Hill. Graveside services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, at the Rocky Glade Cemetery in Rutherford County with Bro. Steve Austin and Bro. Tony Long officiating.