Oscar Olson
Services for Oscar Olson, 75, of Gallatin are 11 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2001 (today) from Newby Funeral Home with burial at Sumner Memorial Gardens. Mr. Olson died Tuesday, May 1, 2001. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, one son, 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Charlene Snoddy
Funeral services for Charlene Snoddy, age 81, of Gallatin, are 1 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2001 (today) from the Chapel of Newby Funeral Home with Reverend Leon Graves officiating. Pallbearers are Jeff Butler, Terry Butler, Tony Butler, Kerry Butler, Kelly Butler, Doyle Butler and Wendell Homes. She died Wednesday, May 2, 2001. Interment is in Crestview Cemetery. Mrs. Snoddy is survived by her brothers, Ed (Dorothy) Butler of Manchester, George (Barbara) Butler of Gallatin, E.H. (Christine) Butler of Knoxville, W.B. (Carman) Butler of Brimfield, Il., Bobby Butler of Gallatin, Aubrey (Joyce) Butler of Gallatin; sisters, Reba Holmes of Westmoreland and Wanda (Les) Rice of Crossville.

Harlie McCoin
Services for Harlie Andrew McCoin were 2 p.m., Saturday, May 5, 2001, at Wilkinson and Wiseman Funeral Home with Brother Ricky Graves officiating. Burial was in Restlawn Memory Gardens. Mr. McCoin died Thursday, May 3, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers were Melvin Fleming, Verlon D. Fleming, Franklin Douglas, Frankie Douglas, Glen Fleming, Joe Freeman. A native of Sumner County, he was born Oct. 16, 1918, the son of Andrew Timothy McCoin and Byrd Carnahan McCoin. He was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Eula K. Fleming McCoin; a daughter, Joyce (Larry) Lehman of Portland; a granddaughter, Gretchen (Doug) Stephens of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.

Elizabeth Ann Gregory
Services for Elizabeth Ann Gregory, 61, of Hartsville, were 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2001 at Anthony Funeral Home in Hartsville with Brother Tim Parrish officiating. Burial is in Dixon Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers were Josh and Ricky Bacon, Kevin Kepley, Jason and Ricky Sullivan. Ms. Gregory died Friday, May 4, 2001 at Cedars Health Care in Lebanon. She is survived by three sisters, Jean Williamson, Bucyrus, Ohio, Edlene Kepley and Mary Sue Griffith of Portland.

Raymond Sutton
Services for Raymond B. Sutton, age 70, of Nashville, are 2 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2001, from Anthony Funeral Home in Hartsville, with Elder Kenneth Woodall officiating. Visitation with the family is 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Wednesday, May 9 (today). Friends will serve as pallbearers, and interment will be in the Dixon Springs Cemetery. Mr. Sutton died May 8, 2001 at Skyline Medical Center. He served as pastor for the Eastside Missionary Baptist Church in Gallatin for more than 30 years, and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Allen Sutton. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Billie Ruth Sutton; a son, Michael (Dale) Sutton, both of Nashville; daughter-in-law, Nancy Sutton of Hendersonville; two grandchildren, Michael and Heather Sutton, both of Nashville; a brother, David Sutton of Gallatin.

Nancy Woods
Funeral services for Nancy E. Woods were 1 p.m., Sunday, July 22, 2001 from Johnson and Coleman Chapel. She died July 17, 2001 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Ms. Woods is survived by sisters, Jean Garrett, Gallatin; Margret A. Brooks, Jamie S. Brandon and Sally M. (Billy) Smith, all of Nashville; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Mary Eatherly
Services for Mary Ruth Eatherly, 64, of the White House-Cross Plains area, were Thursday, July 19, 2001 from Austin and Bell Funeral Home. Rev. Larry Treadway officiated. Pallbearers were Larry Jones, George West, Frank West, Morris Taylor, Joe Cooper, Jerry Gallaway, and Tony Eatherly. She died July 17, 2001 at Skyline Hospital. Interment was in White House Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Eatherly is survived by husband, Frank Eatherly; son, Jerry Eatherly; daughter, Cindy Hicks; three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Robert Cawthon
Funeral services for Robert W. (Bob) Cawthon, 67, of Gallatin, are 1 p.m., Monday, July 23, 2001 (today) from Alexander Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Graves officiating. Burial is in Memory Chapel Mausoleum. Mr. Cawthon died July 19, 2001. He was the son of the late Robert White Cawthon and Martha Hicks Cawthon. Mr. Cawthon is survived by wife, Dorothy Cawthon of Gallatin; son, Robert C. Cawthon of Gallatin; five stepsons, Earl Suddarth, Harold Suddarth, Michael Hughes, all of Lebanon and Terry Hughes of Colorado, and James Worley of Chicago; a daughter, Virginia Carol Tromble of Orlando, Fla.; brothers, J.W., and Leonard; sisters; Mary, Juanita, Shirley, Betty Gail and Allie Carol; and four grandchildren.

James Garrett
A graveside service for James R. (Jimmy) Garrett, 78, of Gallatin, is 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at the Gallatin Cemetery with Bro. Joe Taylor officiating. Mr. Garrett died July 21, 2001. He was the son of the late James David and Lee Burns Garrett, and was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Estelle Bowles Garrett, and sister, Ruth Vence. Mr. Garrett was the recipient of a Purple Heart and a World War II veteran. He is survived by a nephew, Zachary Ferguson; a niece, Tommie Bowles, a sister, Jessie Hall, all of Gallatin; and a sister, Dorothy Phillips of Alamo, Texas.

Wilburn Empson
Services for James Wilburn Empson, 90, of Portland, are 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at the Portland Church of Christ with Don Readhimer, Stephen Boyd and Joshua Empson Boyd officiating. Interment is in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation is Monday, July 23 (today) from 2-8 p.m. at Wilkinson and Wiseman Funeral Home. Mr. Empson died Saturday, July 21, 2001. He was born Nov. 4, 1910 in Sumner County. He was a retired mail carrier and member of Portland Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lola Mae Bradley Empson; brothers, Ward Empson of Nashville, Duncan Empson of Madison and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Frank Empson, Bert Empson, Jimmy Alley, Mike Alley, Jerry Bradley, Dale Bradley, Larry Bradley and John Bradley.

Raymond Cole
Services for Raymond L. Cole, 66, of Indianapolis, are 1 p.m., Monday, July 23, 2001 (today) from Wilkinson and Wiseman Funeral Home with Robert Goetz and Harold Gene Cole officiating. Burial is in Sherron Cemetery. Mr. Cole died Thursday, July 19, 2001 at his residence. A native of Tennessee, he was born February 19, 1935, the son of Goodson Arthur Cole and Dovie Dee Meadows Cole. He was a self-employed roofer. He is survived by his wife, Clara Ann Cole of Indianapolis; sons, David Cole, Danny Cole and Kenneth Cole; daughter, Brenda Goetz of Chicago; step-children Mary Cullum, Phyllis Cullum, Linda Webry, Amy Lompa, Bill Cullum; Richie Cullum, Matt Cullum; sister, Elsie Campbell, brother, Hollis Cole; five grandchildren.

George Fisher
Services for George Fisher, 85, of Lebanon, are 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, from St. John Vianney Catholic Church with Father David Choby officiating. Pallbearers are Paul Lukasik Jr., Brian Lukasik, George David Fisher, Michael McCarthy. Visitation is from 1–9 p.m., Monday, July 23, (today) at Alexander Funeral Home. Mr. Fisher was a member of the American Legion and served in World War II in the Navy. He died July 21, 2001. Burial is St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hanover Township, Pa. Mr. Fisher was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Fisher. He is survived by his wife, Leona Fisher; daughters, Lenore Lukasik and husband Paul, Cecelia McCarthy and husband Alan, Dr. Norma Jean Fisher–Consiglio and husband Dr. Maurice Consiglio, all of Lebanon; a son, George Charles Fisher and wife, Mary of Shirley, N.Y.; a brother Andrew Fisher, of Plymouth, Pa.; a sister, Margaret Fink of Metarie, La.; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

James Garrett
A memorial graveside service for James R. (Jimmy) Garrett, 78, of Gallatin, is 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2001 (today) at the Gallatin Cemetery with Bro. Joe Taylor officiating. Mr. Garrett died July 21, 2001. He was the son of the late James David and Lee Burns Garrett, and was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Estelle Bowles Garrett, and sister, Ruth Vence. Mr. Garrett was a World War II veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He is survived by a nephew, Zachary Ferguson; a niece, Tommie Bowles; a sister, Jessie Ball, all of Gallatin; and a sister, Dorothy Phillips of Alamo, Tenn. Alexander Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mable Denney
Funeral services for Mable Calvert Denney, 79, of Gallatin, are 11 a.m., Thursday, July 26, from Alexander Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Goodwin officiating. Visitation is at 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Wednesday (today), July 25. Burial is at Crestview Memorial Park. Mrs. Denney died Sunday, July 22, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Calvert and Nervie Lamb Calvert. She is survived by husband, B.L. Denney of Gallatin; daughters; Peggy Lemons of Gallatin, and Ruby Sexton, Nashville; grandchildren; Shelia Daniels, Tim Lemons, Donna Jenkins, Rex Lemons, Stephen Sexton, Karen Strong, Sandra Goolsby; 15 great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Frank Langford
Funeral services for Frank W. Langford, 81, of Gallatin, are 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2001 (today) from Alexander Funeral Home, with Rev. Scott Langford officiating. Interment is in Crestview Memorial Park. Active pallbearers are Rich Thieme, Wes Langford, J.J. Langford, Tommy Clark, Odell Kirk, Creamor Scarborough, Brian Kirk, and Billy Langford. Honorary pallbearers are Don Anderson Tom Shaw, Sonny Kirk, Charles Willis, William Willis and Tommy Dorris. Mr. Langford died July 22, 2001. He was preceded in death by parents, Forrest Langford and Myrtle Elrod Langford. Mr. Langford is survived by his wife, Marjorie Langford of Gallatin; sons, Bob (Diane) Langford of Cottontown, and John (Kitty) Langford of Gallatin; daughters, Martha Frances (Bob) Thieme of Atlanta, and Ruth Ann (Tom) Clark of Gallatin; sisters, Elizabeth Langford and Nell McFarland, both of Mt. Juliet; grandchildren, Scott Langford, Robin Scarborough, Rich Thieme, J.J. Langford, Marie Langford, Wes Langford, Paula Clark and Tommy Clark; great-grandchildren, Amanda Langford and Will Scarborough. Memorials may be made to Douglas Chapel United Methodist Church.

William Bate Jr.
Memorial services for William B. (Buzzy) Bate, Jr., 76, of Gallatin, are 2 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2001 from the First Presbyterian Church in Gallatin. Rev. Pat Eller and Rev. R. Michael Shealy officiate. Mr. Bate died July 22, 2001. He was preceded in death by parents, William Brimmage Bate and Mary Baker Bate. Mr. Bate is survived by sisters, Mary Rebecca Shuford of Tallahassee, Fla., and Xavia Clark of Castalian Springs; nieces, Brim Stone, Becky Donohue, Ann Shuford, Louise Brice, Linda Clark Robinson, Beth Clark Booth, and Mary Louise Brown. Memorials may be made to the Sumner County Museum. Alexander Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Joe Bartlett Services for Joe L. Bartlett of Gallatin are 1 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2001, from Johnson and Coleman Funeral Chapel with interment in Gallatin City Cemetery. Mr. Bartlett died July 21, 2001. He is survived by a daughter, Margrett (Norman) Manning; a son, James Young; three brothers, Haskin (Pearlie Mae), James (Margret) and Floyd (Linda) Bartlett, all of Gallatin; three sisters, Maggie Bartlett, Jean Humphery and Linda Carter, all of Gallatin; a host of nieces, nephews and other family connections and friends. Visitation is Thursday from noon until the service.

Mattie E. Williams
Funeral services for Mattie E. Williams are 1 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2001 (today) from Johnson and Coleman Funeral Home Chapel. Interment is in the Gallatin City Cemetery. Family visitation is from noon to 1 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Williams is survived by two sons, Lawrence (Judy), Williams and Noel Williams; three daughters, Dennia of Gallatin; Shirley (Willie) of Nashville, Kathy of San Diego; two step-children, Larry and Regina of Nashville; one brother, Johnny (Eleanor) White of Nashville; one sister, Lumie Black of Detroit; and many other family connections and friends.