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Obituaries

June 2008

Mr. Jim McWhirter

November 07, 1913  -  June 01, 2008

                 Funeral services for Mr. Jim McWhirter, age 94, of Flintville, TN, who passed away Sunday, June 01, 2008 at his residence, will be conducted Friday, June 06, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant - Riverview Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Monteith & Rev. Michael Hearrell officiating. Burial will follow in Flintville Cemetery. Mr. McWhirter was a native of Lincoln Co, TN, son of the late Cliff & Eunice Wicks McWhirter. He was a farmer, a member of the Flintville First Baptist Church and drove a school bus for 25 years for the Lincoln County Board of Education. He is survived by 2 brothers: Lloyd McWhirter of Fayetteville, TN, Floyd McWhirter of St. Louis, MO; 2 nieces: Brenda Bradley of Flintville, TN, Donnie Little of Fayetteville, TN; 2 nephews: Ronny McWhirter of Fayetteville, TN, Greg McWhirter of St. Louis, MO; caregiver and friend: Brenda Hudson of Flintville, TN; a cousin: Tammy Hudson Monteith of Japan. Visitation with the family will be Thursday evening, June 06, 2008 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant - Riverview Funeral Home.

Mrs. Linda Aileen Bryant

May 10, 1941 - June 05, 2008

                  Funeral services for Mrs. Linda Bryant, age 67, of Coldwater, TN, who passed away Thursday, June 05, 2008 at the Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia, TN will be conducted Saturday, June 07, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Cothren officiating. Burial will follow in the New Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Bryant was a native of New Hope, AL, daughter of Dudley A. Gray & the late Ella Mae Birchfield Gray. She retired from Amana Corp, was a member of the Kelly Creek Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School. Along with her mother, Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by 1 grandson: Levi Scott Gilliam and 1 sister: Angela Hope Gray. Survivors include her husband of 52 years: James E. Bryant of Coldwater, TN; 3 daughters: Deb Brown & husband: Charlie, Trish Hardiman & husband: Dwayne all of Coldwater, TN, Barbara Turner & husband; Mike of Winchester, TN; father: Dudley A. Gray of Blanche, TN; 1 sister: Linda Gray of Arkansas; 5 brothers: Dudley A. Gray, Jr. & wife: Shneida of Coldwater, TN, James R. Finley of Ohio, Robert Gray & wife: Cindy of Alaska, Douglas Gray & wife: Julie of Mississippi, Howard Gray of Arkansas; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Friday evening, June 06, 2008  from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home. In lieu of  flowers, donations may be made to the Kelly Creek Baptist Church Building Fund. 

Mrs. Olga Soetekouw

November 11, 1926  -  June 6, 2008

             Olga Sylvia Lazare Soetekouw was born November 11, 1926, in Surabaya, Indonesia.  Mrs. Soetekouw passed away at her residence in Fayetteville, TN on June 6, 2008. She  was the daughter of d’Artagnan Lazare and Fredrika Christina Harman. Olga Soetekouw is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jacobus Soetekouw, a brother: Huib Lazare, of Australia and three children, Elisabeth Lazare Soetekouw of Lakewoood, CO, Fred Soetekouw & wife: Shirley, Robert Soetekouw & wife: Patricia all of Fayetteville, TN, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother:  Wally Lazare. A private service will be held at a later date. The family suggests that memorials be made to the charity of your choice. Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home is assisting the Family.

Mrs. Grace W. Campbell

May 23, 1928  -  June 7, 2008

                 Funeral services for Mrs. Grace W. Campbell, age 80, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008 at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home, will be conducted Monday, June 9, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. graveside in Concord Cemetery in Hazel Green, AL with Pastor Johnny Clardy officiating and Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Campbell was a native of Birmingham, AL, daughter of the late William Apple & Martha Gonder Williams. She was a hair stylist in her own shop and a member of the Concord Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Along with her parents, Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her husband:  James Herman Campbell. survivors include 1 daughter:  Lanita Carter & husband: Steve of New Market, AL; 2 sons:  Stanley Campbell & wife:  JoAnne of Cornersville, TN, Jimmy Campbell & wife: Terri of Taft, TN; 5 grandchildren:  Gary Campbell, Michael Campbell, Vanessa Carter, J.T. Campbell, & Rickey Campbell; 1 sister:  Hazel King of Vann Town, TN and 1 brother:  T.A. Williams of Hazel Green, AL. Visitation with the family will be Monday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.

Mrs. Marjorie S. Walker

October 24, 1924  -  June 11, 2008

                 Funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie S. Walker, age 83, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at the St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN, will be conducted Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Jim Black and Mike George officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Walker was a native of Moore Co., TN, daughter of the late Eules & Myrtle Lee Wagster Warren. She was a housewife, a former seamstress for Serbin and a member of the Washington Street Church of Christ. Along with her parents, Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by 1 brother:  Lynn Warren. Survivors include her husband:  Lawrence Walker of Fayetteville, TN; 2 sons:  Larry Walker & wife: Muriel of Lacey's Spring, AL, Steve Walker & wife:  Deborah of Smyrna, TN; 6 grandchildren:  Brad Walker, Cynthia Mullins, Doug Walker, Billy Griffin, Charlie Griffin, Jennifer Lewis; 1 sister:  Jane Housch of Shelbyville, TN; 1 brother:  William Bryant Warren of Waco, TX and 9 great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Friday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.

Mrs. Betty Jane (Long) Davis

May 28, 1934  -  June 14, 2008

                Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Jane (Long) Davis, age 74, of Davis Road Wartrace, TN, who passed away at her residence Saturday, June 14, 2008 will be conducted on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Vannoy officiating. Burial will follow in the Medium Cemetery. Mrs. Davis was a native of Lincoln County, TN, she was the daughter of the late James Eron and Ruby Fullerton Long. She was a Dispatch Operator for South Central Bell and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tullahoma, TN. She also was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and loved to fish. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Murate Edford Davis. Mrs. Davis is survived by a daughter: Terri Jane Davis & a son: Melvin Edford Davis both of Wartrace, TN; a brother: Marion Long of Columbus, MS; 2 grandchildren: Jeremy & wife: Stephanie and Joshua Davis. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, June 17, 2008 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Katherine P. Bradford

April 13, 1919 - June 15, 2008

                 Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Bradford, age 89, of Lynchburg, TN who passed away Sunday, June 15, 2008 at the Lynchburg Nursing Center will be conducted Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Pastor James Edison & Pastor Jackie Riddle officiating. Burial will follow in the Melson Cemetery. Mrs. Bradford was a native of Lincoln County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Ellis & Vera Warren. She was a seamstress and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Along with her parents, Mrs. Bradford was preceded in death by her husband: Lonnie A. Bradford. Survivors include 2 daughters: Ola Bell Cleek of Lynchburg, TN, Frances Engle of Pensacola, FL; 1 son: Ray Bradford of Jasper, TN; 1 sister: Frances Taylor of Petersburg, TN; 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening, June 17, 2008 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.

Mrs. Rebecca L. Williams

July 17, 1946  -  June 19, 2008

                 Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca ( Becky) Louise Williams, age 61, of Railroad Road, Elora, TN, who passed away at her residence on Thursday, June 19, 2008, will be conducted on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Bostick Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Leon & Mary Frances Hopkins Walden and the granddaughter of the late Andrew & Mable Hopkins. She was a Beautician and a member of the Elora Baptist Church. In addition to her parents and grandparents she was preceded in death by a son: Casey Duran Williams and a brother: Larry William Walden. She is survived by her husband: James M. Williams of Elora, TN; 2 sons: Daron Williams & wife: Darlene, Chris Williams & wife: Sandra all of Elora, TN; 1 sister: Janice Leveta Damron of Elora, TN; 2 half-sisters: Teresa Talley of Chattanooga, TN, & Jackie Cantrell of Georgia; 2 aunts: Jean Parks of Taft, TN, Juanita Grissom of Petersburg, TN; and 1 uncle: Luther Hopkins of Taft, TN; 2 grandchildren: Sidney Adam Williams & Britney Renee Williams. Visitation with the family will be Friday evening, June 20, 2008 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.      

Mrs. Mavis Elizabeth Jean Dollar

March 24, 1925  -  June 19, 2008

                 Funeral services for Mrs. Mavis Elizabeth Jean Dollar, age 83, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008 at her residence, will be conducted Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Riddle officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. Mrs. Dollar was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, daughter of the late Thomas Henry Clifford & Rhoda Hancock Jean. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Along with her parents, Mrs. Dollar was preceded in death by her husband:  Clifford Dollar. Survivors include 2 daughters:  Betty Ann Williams & husband:  Joe, Mildred Posey McNatt and husband:  Jeff all of Fayetteville, TN; 2 sons:  Harry Wayne Dollar & wife:  Darlene, Clifford Glen Dollar & wife:  Linda all of Fayetteville, TN; 3 grandchildren:  Bobby Cleve Posey, Cindy Gail Dollar, Kimberly Darlene Dollar; 2 great grandchildren:  Elizabeth Darlene Dollar, Bryan Clifford Dollar and very special friends:  Mark & Tammy Thomas. Visitation with the family will be Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.

Mr. James Madison Simmons

December 23, 1931 - June 20, 2008 

                 Funeral services for Mr. James Madison Simmons, age 76, of Tom Woods Road, Flintville, TN, who passed away at the Lincoln Medical Center on Friday, June 20, 2008 will be conducted on Monday, June 23, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant- Riverview Funeral Home with Bro. Winfred Stayton officiating. Burial will follow in the Flintville Cemetery. Mr. Simmons was a native of Lincoln County, TN, the son of the late Richard & Ruby Bell Buchanan Simmons. He was a Tow Motor Operator for Amana, and a member of the Gum Springs Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister: Eillen Gay and a brother: Zolon Simmons. Mr. Simmons is survived by his wife: Pearline Simmons of Flintville, TN; a daughter: Sheila D. Tjelmeland of Monteagle, TN; a son: James Andrew Simmons of Lynchburg, TN; 3 sisters: Evelyn Lackey of Kelso, TN, Joyce Simmons of Atlanta, GA, & Linda Simmons of Flintville, TN; 5 brothers: Vernon Simmons, Kenneth Simmons, Tommy Simmons & Frank Simmons all of Flintville, TN, and Joe Simmons of Elora, TN; 7 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Sunday evening, June 22, 2008 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.