All Obituaries

Michelle Marie Dickens, age 68 of Portland, passed away May 26, 2023 after an extended illness.  She was born in Rock Island, Illinois to the late Donald  Gardner, and Sallie Gardner.  She is also survived by her husband of 29 years, Jeff Dickens; step-daughter, Stacey Hicks; brother, John Gardner; sister, Linda Lazar; nephew, Sidney Hanson; mothers-in-law, Peggy Barnes and Donna Dickens; grandchildren, Cierra Hicks, Jimmie Hicks, Brayden Payton, Bentley Payton, Easton Hicks,...

Marjorie Ann Harrison, age 76, of Gallatin, Tennesse, entered into rest on Saturday, May 20, 2023. She was born on January 24, 1947, to her parents Enos and Mary Zell Harrison. Many knew her as Margie, and in her life she worked as an apartment property manager. She cherished being a mother to her three children, and grandmother to seven grandchildren. Her children will remember her as being a very loving mother, and in Marjorie's own words, "...only talk about the love I have for...

The world was blessed when Tammy Lee Payne, was born January 27, 1966, in Kankakee, Illinois, to Gerald and Wanda Kutsch. She has called Tennessee, her home since 1985. She was a devote Christian, who loved her Lord, and prayer time. She was known for her huge heart, beautiful smile, and contagious laugh. She gave wherever she could; whether it be to charity, opening her home to many kids, or helping a friend or family member in need. Her other loves, were her animals that she tended to find...

Mrs. Nancy Kay Dillman, age 68, of Gallatin, passed away on May 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 30, 1955 in Wabash, IN to the late Edward and Opal McColley. Nancy grew up in Roann, IN where she graduated Northfield High School in 1973. She met her husband, Tim Dillman, the love of her life, and they were married in 1977. They welcomed their wonderful daughter, Emily, who completed their family in 1991. In 1998, they moved to Tennessee, and called Gallatin...

Mr. Phillip Eugene Haisler, age 73, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.  Phillip was born to his parents, Richard and Dorothy Haisler, on July 24, 1949, in Evanston, Illinois. As a young man, Phillip joined the military of the United States, and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He was also a Buffalo Grove, Lieutenant Firefighter, in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Phillip dedicated so much of his time volunteering in his community, and serving his fellow...

Phillip Gerald Hord, II age 79, passed away April 30, 2023.  He was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on February 22, 1944 to the late Phillip and Anna Hord, Sr.  He was also preceded in death by his late wife Julie Ann Hord, and brother, David Hord.  He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Barbara Hord; children, Phillip (Lynn) Hord, III, Eric (Melanie) Hord, Scott (Lynde) Hord; step-children, Chris (Carol) Loftis, Tina (Robert) Morris, Jerry M. (Tracy) Loftis; grandchildren,...

Mrs. Georgia Dell Brannum, age 83, of Portland, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Georgia was born April 28, 1939; she was one of three children to her parents, William, and Edna Scott. She was a mother of four, and the wife of the late Mr. Almous Brannum. In her life she worked as an LPN in healthcare for about 50 years. Georgia was known to enjoy motorcycles and adored her Boston Terrier, Baby. She also loved her family and cherished her grandchildren. Georgia was the...

Lemuel “Lem” Dillard Absher, age 63 of Gallatin, passed away April 17, 2023.  He was born in Mt. Clemons, Michigan on August 3, 1959.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Della Absher; sister, Cindy Heath, and grandson, James Michael Freeman.  He is survived by his wife, Melanie Absher; his father, Charles Absher; children, Alex Absher, Alison Absher, Amanda (Danny) Perdue, and Adam Absher, grandchildren, Kayla Freeman, Madison Perdue, Connor Absher, Cohen...

Mrs. Patricia Josephine (Girard) Yelverton, 89 of Lebanon, TN, passed away peacefully, after a battle with cancer, on Friday April 14th, 2023 with her two daughters by her side. Patricia was born on March 19, 1934 to the late Beatrice (Beaulieu) and Ludger Girard. She was a kind, determined, funny and often sassy woman who loved the Boston Redsox, Notre Dame football, watching Wheel of Fortune and eating a good "lobstah" roll.  She wore many hats in her...

Mr. Alfred Burlew, known as Al or if you knew him from New York it was “Bud”, age 73, of Portland Tennessee, surrounded family, passed away March 21, 2023. Al believed in doing things his own way, never wanting to leave something to anyone else. In his last days he wrote the following: “I have lived a very blessed life and believed it was on my own terms. Most people that know me, knows I came from a s small farm town in upstate New York. The love of my life and best...