Gallant Funeral Home
Obituaries
June 2005
Mrs. Sue B. Troglen
Funeral services for Mrs. Sue B. Troglen, age 91, of Smith Mill Rd., Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Saturday, June 11, 2005 in Donalson Care Center, will be conducted Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Gay officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Troglen was a native of Lincoln County, TN, daughter of the late John H. Bostick and the late Callie Lou Lackey Bostick, a machine operator for Serbin, a member of the Prospect Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening & flowers and she worked as a foster grandparent at Highland Rim School for 10 years. Along with her parents, Mrs. Troglen was preceded in death by 3 children: Eugene Jennings, Joe Troglen & Mary Sue Wyatt. Survivors include 2 sons: Phillip Jennings of Athens, AL, David Troglen of Fayetteville, TN; 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Visitation withthe family will be held Monday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Janet Riggins
Funeral services for Mrs. Janet Riggins, age 54, of Hazel Green, AL, who passed away Monday, June 13, 2005 at her residence, will be conducted Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Milton Martin, Rev. Craig Clemons & Rev. Benny Berry officiating and Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Burial will follow in Bevills Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Riggins was a native of North Dakota, daughter of the late Aaron Satterfield & the late Verdie Thigpen Satterfield, a housewife, and a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed photography, collecting stamps, vacation bible school at church, loved music and singing and she thrilled in making others happy. Along with her parents, Mrs. Riggins is preceded in death by 2 brothers: Mark Satterfield and Curtis Satterfield. Survivors include her husband: Sammy Riggins, 2 daughters: Amanda R. & Brian Luna, Candace Riggins all of Hazel Green, AL; 2 sisters: Lori & Stanley Carter of Hazel Green, AL, Debbie & Mike McBride of San Antonio, TX; 2 brothers: Daryl & Eileen Satterfield of Hazel Green, AL, Mike & Michelle Satterfield of New Hope, AL and several nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening from 5 until 9 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Joni Baker
Funeral services for Mrs. Joni Baker, age 50, of Cornersville, TN, who passed away Friday, June 17, 2005 in St. Thomas Hospital, will be conducted Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. in the Petersburg Chapel of the McCauley Funeral Home, now affiliated with Gallant Funeral Home, with Rev. Doug Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Old Orchard Cemetery. Mrs. Baker was a native of National City, CA, daughter of Mary Jo Plate Jamison & the late Edward Jamison. She was a machine operator for Abeco Die Cast and a member of the Petersburg First Baptist Church. Along with her mother, Mrs. Baker is survived by 1 son: Nathan Garcia; step-father: Bob Mac Callum of Santle, CA; sisters: Roxanne Sones, Denise Marquiz & 1 brother: Johnny Lee Jamison all of San Diego, CA. Visitation with the family will be held Saturday evening from 4 until 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoon from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Petersburg Chapel.
Mrs. Aurora Sanchez
Funeral services for Mrs. Aurora Sanchez, age 87, of Flintville, TN, who passed away Monday, June 20, 2005 at her residence, will be conducted Friday, June 24, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Flintville Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Guthrie officiating. Burial will follow in Flintville Cemetery with Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Sanchez was a native of Texas, daughter of the late Juan Martinez & the late Catarina Soto Martinez, and she worked for the laundry department at Lincoln Regional Hospital. Survivors include 4 daughters: Mary Lou Hatley of Flintville, TN, Rachel Johnson of Sanger, CA, Juanita Funk, & Paula Posey both of Fayetteville, TN; 3 sons: Victor Sanchez of Cloverdale, CA, Rudy Sanchez of Blackfoot, Idaho, Chano Sanchez of Flintville, TN; 1 brother: Alexander Martinez of Blackfoot, Idaho; 2 special friends: Janet Spangler & Connie Sims; 18 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Thursday evening from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Mildred Edmondson
Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Edmondson, age 89, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Friday, June 24, 2005 at her residence, will be conducted Sunday, June 26, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. graveside in Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Don Stone officiating and Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Edmondson was a native of Hazel Green, AL, daughter of the late Thomas Rice Spelce & the late Lillie Bates Spelce, owner of Mildred's Beauty Salon and a member of the Baptist Church. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: John F. Edmondson. Survivors include her son: John Edmondson III & wife, Marsha of Petersburg, TN; granddaughter: Stephanie D. Pielich of Antioch, TN; sister: Carolyn Sawyer of White House, TN & brother: Zeake Spelce of New Market, Alabama.
Mr. James E. Deal
Funeral services for Mr. James E. Deal, age 74, of Kelso, TN, who passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2005 in Maury Regional Hospital, will be conducted Friday, July 1, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Winfred Stayton officiating. Burial will follow in Frame Cemetery. Mr. Deal was a native of Moore County, TN, son of the late Julis Franklin Deal & the late Lillie Viola Miles, he was a farmer and a member of the Gum Springs Baptist Church. Along with his parents, Mr. Deal was preceded in death by 2 sisters & 1 brother. Survivors include 1 sister: Corlee Eddy of Fayetteville, TN; 1 brother: Claude Deal of Flintville, TN; close friends: Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mathias; 4 nieces & 1 nephew. Visitation with the family will be Thursday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.