Obituary Update: Gallant Riverview Funeral Home November 2009
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Gallant
Riverview
Funeral Home
Obituaries
November 2009
Mr. J.P. Gardner
February 14, 1917 - November 05, 2009
Funeral services for Mr. J.P. ‘Fire Bird’ Gardner, age 92, of Elora, TN, who passed Thursday, November 05, 2009 at the Southern TN Medical Center in Winchester, TN, will be conducted Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Bro. Mitchell Gardner & Bro. Malcolm Gardner officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mr. Gardner was a native of Alabama, the son of the late Charlie Isom & Viola Wilson Gardner. He was a boiler maker welder, an Army veteran and a member of the Pentecostal Church of Jesus. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by children: L.T. Gardner, Robert Gardner, Cindy Gardner, Gail Mann; his first wife: Durah Gardner in 1990; his second wife: Ada Gardner in 2009; sisters: Odelle Kimbrough, Idora West; brothers: Herschel Gardner, Noel ‘Red’ Gardner, Luther Gardner, Alton Gardner and half-brother: Marvin Taylor. Survivors include daughters: Helen Rector & husband: Bo, Darlene Brewer all of Huntland, TN; sons: Malcolm Gardner & wife: Violet of Huntland, TN, Dwight Gardner & wife: Patsy of Elora, TN; step-daughters: Beatrice Campbell of Huntsville, AL, Chris Alderman of Tampa, FL, Leona Jenkins of New Market, AL; step-sons: Harold Campbell of Huntland, TN, Sonny Campbell of Elora, TN, Keith Campbell of Oklahoma City, OK; sisters: Bell Holt of Flintville, TN, Euthemia ‘Dean’ Reed of Elora, TN; brother: Albert Gardner of Elora, TN; special caregiver: Wilma Gifford; 19 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Saturday evening from 5 until 9 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.
Mr. S.R. Gill
September 26, 1924 - November 07, 2009
Funeral services for Mr. S.R. Gill, age 85, of Frankewing, TN, who passed away Saturday, November 07, 2009 at the Lincoln Care Center will be conducted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Father Jose Kariamadam. Burial will follow in the Wright's Cemetery. Mr. Gill was a native of Lincoln County, TN the son of the late Leon (D. B.) & Etha Luna Gill. He was a Truck Driver. He is survived by his wife: Rosemary Tucher Gill of Frankewing, TN; a daughter: Mary Rose Wright of Mulberry, TN; 3 sons: Don Gill of Frankewing, TN, Mike 'Popeye' Gill of McBurg, TN, and Anthony 'Dago' Gill of Boonshill, TN; 4 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; 2 step-great-grandsons. Visitation with the family will be Monday evening, November 09, 2009 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.
Mrs. Mary Jane Bragg
April 15, 1958 - November 09, 2009
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Bragg, age 51, of Sophia, NC, who passed away Monday, November 09, 2009 at her residence, will be conducted Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Eads officiating. Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Bragg was a native of Madison Co., AL, the daughter of the late Shelby Ray McElyea and the late Peggy Earline Schrimsher Hooper. She was an activities director for the Ashboro, NC Adult Senior Center. Survivors include her husband: Ronald Winton Bragg of Sophia, NC; sons: Leonard Thorpe & Robert Thorpe both of Ashboro, NC; step-sons: David Bragg of Athens, AL, Timothy Bragg of Ashboro, NC; granddaughter: Sidney Page Thorpe; step-father: Dwight Hooper of Hazel Green, AL; sister: Bonnie Newson of Meridianville, AL; brother: Shelby McElyea of Meridianville, AL. Visitation with the family will be Friday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.
Mrs. Agnes Hale
July 04, 1931 - November 10, 2009
Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Hale, age 78, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at her residence, will be conducted Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Rev. Vann Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Hale was a native of Madison Co., AL, the daughter of the late Lemmie Green & Clara Mae Jones Wilkerson. She was a seamstress for S&M Manufacturing Company and of the Baptist faith. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Houston Hale; 1 daughter: Wanda Burton; and 2 sisters: Mary Lou Davis & Birdie Bell. Survivors include 2 daughters: Jan Posey of Fayetteville, TN, Melinda Dill of Nashville, TN; 2 sisters: Julia Davis of Hazel Green, AL, Margie Ray of Arkansas; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening from 5 until 9 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.
Mrs. Penelope Ann Hudson
March 27, 1953 - November 13, 2009
It is with regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Penelope Ann Hudson, age 56, of Huntsville, AL, who passed away Friday, November 13, 2009, at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Penelope Ann Hudson, age 56, of Huntsville, AL, who passed away Friday, November 13, 2009, at her residence, will be conducted Monday, November 16, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Basham officiating. Burial will follow in Flintville Cemetery. Mrs. Hudson was a native of Fayetteville, TN, the daughter of June Collins Sanders of Huntsville, AL and the late Aubrey Dee Hall. She was a Spanish teacher and of the Methodist faith. Survivors include 1 son: Brian Hudson of Huntsville, AL; 1 step-daughter: Amy Lee Wallace of Huntsville, AL; 2 step-grandchildren: Chance Lee Wallace, Christopher Todd Wallace; mother: June Collins Sanders & step-father: Robert ‘Bob’ Sanders both of Huntsville, AL; 1 brother: Gene Sanders of Huntsville, AL and 1 nephew: Zachery Jackson Sanders. Visitation with the family will be Sunday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.
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Ms. Melody A. Whitaker
March 13, 1984 - November 14, 2009
It is with regret that we announce the death of Ms. Melody A. Whitaker, age 25, of Petersburg, TN, who passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Lewisburg, TN. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.
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Mr. James W. Rutledge
January 13, 1940 - November 16, 2009
Funeral services for Mr. James W. Rutledge, age 69, of Flintville, TN, who passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at the Huntsville Hospital, will be conducted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. Lon Ostrzycki & Rev. Benny Berry officiating and Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Burial will follow in Britton Cemetery. Mr. Rutledge was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, the son of the late William Allen & Ruby Lee Spray Rutledge. He worked with sheet metal, was a veteran of the National Guard and a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother: Robert Rutledge. Survivors include his wife: Rachel Rutledge of Flintville, TN; 1 daughter: Tammy Wright & husband: Jason of Flintville, TN; 1 son: Darin Rutledge & wife: Michele of Flintville, TN; 5 grandchildren: Adam, Ryan, Lindsey, Hannah, Sarah; 1 brother: Joe Rutledge & wife: Wanda of Fayetteville, TN and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Bethlehem Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.
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Ms. Melody A. Roach
March 13, 1984 - November 14, 2009
Funeral services for Ms. Melody Roach, age 25, of Petersburg, TN, who passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Lewisburg, TN, will be conducted Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Ms. Roach was a native of West Monroe, LA, the daughter of Jess Bryan & Cynthia Gayle Swafford Roach. She was a collections assistant for CB&S Bank and she was of the Church of Christ faith. She is survived by her parents: Jess & Cindy Roach of Petersburg, TN; twin sister: Amberly Roach Robinson of Petersburg, TN; brother: Staff Sgt. Jess Roach, Jr. of Missouri; niece: Ashlyn Belle Robinson; nephew: John Gabriel ‘Gabe’ Roach; twin nephews: Conner James Robinson & Colton Blake Robinson and a host of family, friends and her loving dance family. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.
Mr. James W. Rutledge
January 13, 1940 - November 16, 2009
Funeral services for Mr. James W. Rutledge, age 69, of Flintville, TN, who passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at the Huntsville Hospital, will be conducted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. Lon Ostrzycki & Rev. Benny Berry officiating and Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Burial will follow in Britton Cemetery. Mr. Rutledge was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, the son of the late William Allen & Ruby Lee Spray Rutledge. He worked with sheet metal, was a veteran of the National Guard and a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother: Robert Rutledge. Survivors include his wife: Rachel Rutledge of Flintville, TN; 1 daughter: Tammy Wright & husband: Jason of Flintville, TN; 1 son: Darin Rutledge & wife: Michele of Flintville, TN; 5 grandchildren: Adam, Ryan, Lindsey, Hannah, Sarah; 1 sister: Carol Bell of Flintville, TN; 1 brother: Joe Rutledge & wife: Wanda of Fayetteville, TN and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Bethlehem Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.
Mrs. Sarah Woodard Hamlin
August 21, 1915 - November 18, 2009
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Woodard Hamlin, age 94, of Petersburg, TN, who passed away Thursday, November 18, 2009 in the Baptist Hospital, will be conducted Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Bro. Thomas Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery beside her late husband: Horace Hamlin. Mrs. Hamlin was a native of Giles Co., TN, the daughter of the late Milton E. & Sarah Lou Lanier Woodard. She was a cook for the Boonshill School and a member of the Boonshill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her daughter: Linda Jay Johnson & husband: Thomas of Elkmont, AL; grandson: Tracy Johnson; great grandchildren: Christopher Johnson, Ashley Rogers and a great-great grandson: Dylan Rogers. Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.
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Mrs. Juanita Allen Stephens
November 20, 1926 - November 13, 2009
Juanita Allen Stephens, 82, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away Friday, November 13th, 2009. Juanita was born to Raymond and Belle Allen in Flintville, Tennessee, on November 20th, 1926. Juanita married Kenneth Stephens on May 19th, 1944. During her lifetime, Juanita was a vice president of the Sun Trust National Bank in Orlando, Florida, and a member of the ladies auxiliary club for the Fayetteville Hospital. In recent years, Juanita was a beloved member of her Red Hats Society in Bakersfield, California. Juanita was a very spirited woman who had a zeal for life. She is survived by her sister, Yvonne Allen Williamson, daughter, Judy Stephens Gardiner and son-in-law, Rande Gardiner, grandchildren, Kimberly and Christopher Gardiner, nieces, Wanda Morrison, Jane Smith, Mary Smith Turner, nephew, Terry Williamson, and numerous cousins. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, November 27th, 2009, by Pastor Tim Smith at 11 o’clock in the morning at Riverview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville, Tennessee with Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Lincoln County Library.
Ms. Melody A. Roach
March 13, 1984 - November 14, 2009
Funeral services for Ms. Melody Roach, age 25, of Petersburg, TN, who passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Lewisburg, TN, will be conducted Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Ms. Roach was a native of West Monroe, LA, the daughter of Jess Bryan & Cynthia Gayle Swafford Roach. She was a collections assistant for CB&S Bank and she was of the Church of Christ faith. She is survived by her parents: Jess & Cindy Roach of Petersburg, TN; twin sister: Amberly Roach Robinson of Petersburg, TN; brother: Staff Sgt. Jess Roach, Jr. of Missouri; niece: Ashlyn Belle Robinson; nephew: John Gabriel ‘Gabe’ Roach; twin nephews: Conner James Robinson & Colton Blake Robinson and a host of family, friends and her loving dance family. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.
Mr. James W. Rutledge
January 13, 1940 - November 16, 2009
Funeral services for Mr. James W. Rutledge, age 69, of Flintville, TN, who passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at the Huntsville Hospital, will be conducted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. Lon Ostrzycki & Rev. Benny Berry officiating and Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Burial will follow in Britton Cemetery. Mr. Rutledge was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, the son of the late William Allen & Ruby Lee Spray Rutledge. He worked with sheet metal, was a veteran of the National Guard and a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother: Robert Rutledge. Survivors include his wife: Rachel Rutledge of Flintville, TN; 1 daughter: Tammy Wright & husband: Jason of Flintville, TN; 1 son: Darin Rutledge & wife: Michele of Flintville, TN; 5 grandchildren: Adam, Ryan, Lindsey, Hannah, Sarah; 1 sister: Carol Bell of Flintville, TN; 1 brother: Joe Rutledge & wife: Wanda of Fayetteville, TN and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Bethlehem Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.
Mrs. Sarah Woodard Hamlin
August 21, 1915 - November 18, 2009
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Woodard Hamlin, age 94, of Petersburg, TN, who passed away Thursday, November 18, 2009 in the Baptist Hospital, will be conducted Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Bro. Thomas Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery beside her late husband: Horace Hamlin. Mrs. Hamlin was a native of Giles Co., TN, the daughter of the late Milton E. & Sarah Lou Lanier Woodard. She was a cook for the Boonshill School and a member of the Boonshill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her daughter: Linda Jay Johnson & husband: Thomas of Elkmont, AL; grandson: Tracy Johnson; great grandchildren: Christopher Johnson, Ashley Rogers and a great-great grandson: Dylan Rogers. Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.
Mr. Ricky Price
May 06, 1975 - November 21, 2009
Funeral services for Mr. Ricky Price, age 34, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Saturday, November 21, 2009 at his residence, will be conducted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Bro. Sonny Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Elora Cemetery. Mr. Price was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, the son of Jeff Price and the late Linda Gayle Bridges Bradford. He was a machine operator for Hydro Aluminum and was a member of the Elora Baptist Church. Along with his mother, he was preceded by his grandfather: William Toddy Bridges; 1 brother: James Steven Bradford and 1 niece: Shania Bradford. Survivors include his father: Jeff Price of Fayetteville, TN; grandmother: Geneva Bridges of Fayetteville, TN; brothers: Lynn Douglas Bradford, III, Jeffrey Wayne Price both of Fayetteville, TN; sisters: Shannon Miller, Crystal Anglin both of Fayetteville, TN; special aunts: Lois Edwards, Brenda Land both of Fayetteville, TN, Martha Owens of Elora, TN; uncle: Johnny Ray Edwards of Fayetteville, TN; nephew: Landen Bradford and niece: Chloe Bradford. Visitation with the family will be Monday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.