Lois E. Hammock

Mrs. Hammock, 79, of Gallatin, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013. Funeral service is today, Wednesday, April 10 at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Dr. Wade Powers and Brother David Gurchiek officiating.

Interment follows in Crestview Memorial Park with Jason Hammock, Chris Spann, Richard Merryman, Allen Hammock, Justin Cannon and Billy Hammock serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer is Hunter Hammock.

Remaining visitation is today from 9 a.m. until time of service.

Mrs. Hammock was born March 19, 1934 in Iuka, Miss., daughter of the late William and Ellen Watkins White.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by son, Michael Carey Hammock. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Glen Hammock of Gallatin; sons, Larry Hammock (Glenda) of Gallatin, Harry Hammock (Tami) of Chapmansboro and Bobby Hammock (Mary) of Nashville; brother, Billy White of Pearl, LA; sister, Marie Bonds of Iuka, MS; grandchildren, Jason Hammock (Amanda), Mary Spann (Chris), Mickie Merryman (Richard), Kelli Hammock, Allen Hammock (Alicia), Hunter Hammock, Lesley Cannon (Justin), William  Hammock, Rebekah Tate and Adam Childress; great grandchildren, Cade Merryman, Reese Merryman, Kennedy Hammock, Aubrie Hammock, Lainey Cannon and Grady Cannon.

Mrs. Hammock was a member of Gallatin First Church of the Nazarene and she worked in the cafeteria at Union Elementary School.

Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Deann L. Head

Ms. Head, 47, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013. Funeral Service was Saturday, April 6 at Zion Upper Room Church.

Johnson and Coleman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Martha Dee Smith

Mrs. Smith, 81, of Gallatin, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013. Funeral service is today, Wednesday, April 3 at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Dr. Larry Yarborough officiating.

Interment follows in Crestview Memorial Park with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Remaining visitation is today from 12 p.m., noon until time of service.

Mrs. Smith was born Sept. 14, 1931 in Warren County, daughter of the late Christopher Columbus and Lillielee Osha Clouse Martin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold A. Smith.

She is survived by sons, Cliff Smith (Vicki White) and Mark Smith of Gallatin; sister, Elizabeth Patrick (Alton) of McMinnville; grandchild, Stephanie Jutlie Brady and great grandchildren, Drew Spurlock and Cole Brady.

Mrs. Smith was a member of Gallatin First Baptist Church. She was a teacher in the daycare program for First Baptist Church and First United Methodist Church for over 30 years where the children lovingly called her Ms. Martha.

Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Thelma Hawkins

Mrs. Hawkins, 66, of Gallatin passed away Friday March 29, 2013. Funeral service will be Thursday, April 4 at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Brother Johnny Fox officiating.

Interment will be at Sumner Memorial Gardens. Visitation is today from 2 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, April 4 from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.

Mrs. Hawkins is preceded in death by her father, Jimmie Moore McDaniel; mother, Tilda Mae Bean McDaniel and sisters, Linda Covington and Etta Cravens and brother, Jerry McDaniel.

She is survived by her husband, James Hawkins of Gallatin: son, Richie (Carol Engel) Hawkins of Mt. Juliet; daughter, RaDonna Hardin of Gallatin; sister-in-law, Katie McDaniel of Lavergne; brothers, Harlie (Sue) McDaniel of Murfreesboro, Ralph (Lois) McDaniel of Donelson; sisters, Emogene Moss of Old Hickory and Cathy (Ricky) Taylor of Hermitage; five grandchildren, Richie Hawkins, Jr., Kristian Hawkins, Lane Hardin, Kinsley Hawkins and Emily Hardin.

Ronald J. Mock

Mr. Mock, 78, of Gallatin, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013.

Memorial service will be Thursday, March 28 at 2:30 p.m. at Family Heritage Funeral Home with Brother Charles Anderson officiating. Visitation is 1 p.m. until time of service.

Mr. Mock was born Aug. 8, 1934 in Aberdeen, SD, son of the late Robert and Clara Wallund Mock. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Betty Lou Walsh and Mereece Woznick.

He is survived by wife and sweetheart of 60 years, Flora Carlberg Mock of Gallatin; sons, Tom Mock of Memphis, Gary Mock (Julie) of Enid, OK and Jon Mock of Gallatin; daughters, Sandra Kirkendall (Rick) and Laura Lucas all of Hendersonville; half-sister, Cathie Shaw (Kurt) of Minnesota; grandchildren, Joshua Mock, Scott Mock, Kayla Kirkendall, Alayna Kirkendall, Alexis Black (Josh), Shelby Haley, Henry Lucas and Craig Kirkendall (Neeli) and great grandchildren, Katelynn, Caxton and Cannon Kirkendall and Jaxson Black.

Mr. Mock worked for Salkin & Linoff as operations manager for 35 years. Then he owned and operated his own business, Nashville Service Center, for 10 years. He was the rock of the family and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Also, he was a loving uncle to his nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Ruby Naomi Carter

Mrs. Carter, 86, of Gallatin, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013.

Graveside service was Monday, March 25 at Crestview Memorial Park with Brother Steven Oldham officiating. Homer Carter, Van Conder, Jim Sherlin, Johnny Oldham, Danny Rogers and Santos Tunguia served as pallbearers.

Mrs. Carter was born March 10, 1927 in Robertson County, daughter of the late Willie L. and Ida Bell Glover Groves. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Carter; brothers, Marshall Groves and Charles Groves and sisters, Estelle, Gladys, Leila and Margie.

She is survived by brother, Raymond Groves (Mary) of Portland; nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Carter was a waitress at Burger Hut and in later years she devoted her time to caring for others.

Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Family Heritage Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Jesse Johnson

Mr. Johnson, 64, of Gallatin, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 23 at 4 p.m. at the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Brother Phil Wilson and Brother Charles Anderson officiating. Visitation will be 3 p.m. until time of service.

Mr. Johnson was born March 23, 1948 in Trousdale County, son of the late Newell “Sleepy” and Julia Pope Johnson.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Shoulders Johnson of Gallatin; sons, Andy Johnson and Randy Johnson, both of Bethpage and Lane Johnson of Westmoreland; sisters, Donna Johnson and Ruby Beasley (Hal); step-son, Allen Ray and niece, Stephanie Beasley all of Gallatin.

Mr. Johnson worked at Cresent Manufacturing Company for 38 years and prior to retiring, he worked as a correctional officer for Sumner County Sheriff’s Department.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Billy Young Oakley

Mr. Oakley, 82, of Gallatin, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013.  Funeral service was Friday, March 15 at the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Dr. Charles Moffatt officiating.

Interment followed in Gallatin Cemetery with David F. Brown, Wade Bruce, Pat Townsend, Robby Riley, Matt Cavender and Mark Brummett serving as pallbearers.

Mr. Oakley was born Nov. 13, 1930 in Sumner County, son of the late Walter Benjamin and Lula Jane Young Oakley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, Roy Anderson Oakley and sister, Jean Oakley May.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jeanette Keen Oakley of Gallatin; nieces, Linda Stewart and Sandra May and nephew, Joe May.

Mr. Oakley served in the U. S. Marines during the Korean War and was the butcher for Oakley’s Grocery. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.

Joseph Stevens Burnett, Jr.

Mr. Burnett, 45, of Gallatin, passed into the arms of the Lord Sunday, March 3, 2013.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Floyd and Della Burnett and Theodore Sr. and Rose Green and his parents, Joseph S. Burnett Sr. and Mary A. Burnett.

He is survived by his wife, Holly Burnett; children, Joseph Burnett III, Bailey Burnett, Connor Burnett; granddaughter, Izabell Burnett; sisters, Tina Walker (Ricky), Alisa (Gene) Matteson; nephew, Eric Walker; niece, Dawn (Darren) Jackson; brothers in spirit, Ted Green and Danny Huddleston and many, many other family and friends.

A special thanks to High Point Hospice for their compassionate services in our home and Music City Mortuary for their kind handling of Little Joe's remains.

Service for his cremains will be planned at a later date.

Cloe Elizabeth Smith

Mrs. Smith, 80 of Gallatin, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013.

Funeral service was Monday, March 11 at the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home with Brother Forrest Creekmore officiating. Interment followed in Crestview Memorial Park with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Smith was born Aug. 20, 1932 in Jackson County, daughter of the late Herod and Nervia Lou Crowder VanHooser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James H. Smith, Sr. and grandson, Shane Smith.

She is survived by sons, James Smith, Jr. (Wanda) of Gallatin and Tim Smith (Shelia) of Castalian Springs; brother, Chellis VanHooser of Gallatin; sister, Anna Sue Dixon of Westmoreland; grandchildren, Chris Gregory, Tim Smith II, Angela Beasley, Bethany Pettit, Justin Smith and Jeremy Smith and eleven great grandchildren.

Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com.