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Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home, 715 South Broadway Street, Portland, TN (2026)

01/11/2026

Michale "Mike" Anthony Pack, Sr. passed away December 23, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Pack was born January 13, 1979 to Donna Head Pack and the late Gary Pentacost.

Along with his father, Mr. Pack was preceded in death by his grandfather, David Martin Penton; aunts and uncles, Douglas Hodges, Gordon Hodges, Peggy Dixon, Sheryl Hartigon, Glenn Pack and Bruce Hudgins.

Mr. Pack is survived by his son, Michale Pack Jr.(Gracie); daughter, Alexys Pack; son, Jacob Pack; mother, Donna Pack; grandchild, Psalm Pack; brother, Taylor Pack; sister, Amanda Dawn Beavers; and grandmother, Patty Ruth Penton.

There will be a memorial service for Mr. Pack will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

01/09/2026

David Webb Blankenship Jr, 85, of Hendersonville, Tn, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 4, 2026.

Born on December 3, 1940 in Madison, Tennessee, he was the beloved father of Beth Anne Freeman and David Lee Blankenship and a devoted family man whose kindness, integrity, and quiet strength touched all who knew him. David built a life defined by hard work, compassion, and deep love for his family.

He dedicated 30+ years to his career in the field of heating and air, earning the respect of colleagues and friends alike. Outside of work, he found joy in flying planes and traveling the world. But his favorite thing to do was spend time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his daughter, Beth (Bil) Freeman, grandchildren, Jessica and Abby Freeman and his brother Robert Blankenship. He was preceded in death by his parents Genevieve and David Webb Blankenship, his beloved wife Belinda Blankenship and son David Lee Blankenship.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 10th at 2:00pm at Wilkinson and Wiseman in Portland, Tennessee.

Visitation will be on Friday, January 9th from 12:00-7:00pm and on Saturday, January 10th from 11:00-2:00pm. There will be a Masonic Service for Mr. Blankenship at 6:30 pm on Friday, January 9th, 2026 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

Interment to follow the funeral service at Portland Memorial Gardens. Friends and family are invited to attend and celebrate his life. (In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice and give to others in need like David would have wanted.)

David Webb Blankenship will be remembered for his unwavering love, gentle spirit, and the lasting legacy he leaves in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know him.

Pallbearers : BB Jarrett, Tim Barcroft, Bil Freeman, Darrell Stahl, David Alessio, and Jessica Freeman

01/08/2026

Sue Ellen Martin, born April 21,1939 to the late Willie Floyd Russell and Ethel Mai Russell in Portland, Tn. passed away surrounded by her family on January 7, 2026.

Along with her parents, Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Martin; brother, Floyd D. Russell; great grand-daughter, Kora Grace Bradford.

Mrs. Martin is survived by her sons, George Kendall Martin, Kerry Randall Martin; sister, Linda K. Caldwell; daughter in love, Penny Turner Martin; granddaughter, Krystal Bradford(Josh); grandson, Josh Martin(Carolyn); great grandchildren, Alexis, Kari, Kole, Ben, Grayson and Charlotte.

Funeral service for Mrs. Martin will be on Friday, January 9, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Wilkinson Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Allen Johnson, Bro. Victor Creasy, Tony McConnell and Bro. Larry Treadway officiating, with visitation on Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 12 noon until 7 p.m. and on Friday, January 9, 2026 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. funeral time all at Wilkinson Wiseman.

Following the funeral service, interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Todd Adams, Jeff Goodwin, Chris Estes, Wally Gilliam, Albert Groves and Gary Halcomb with Josh Martin as a honorary pallbearer.

01/04/2026

Terry Alan Marschman, aged 74, of Portland, TN, passed away on December 31st, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on May 2nd, 1951 to Joyce (Brewer) Marschman and Loren Marschman. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 51 years, Joyce (Carrick) Marschman, as well as his daughter Sharon Marschman, son Daniel (Tricia) Marschman, his grandchildren, Gianna Marschman, Ethan Marschman, and Emelia Marschman. He is also survived by his sister Sandra (John) Jubach and nephew Jonathan Denton.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents and sister Cathey Marschman.

Terry was a devout Christian, husband, and father who enjoyed cooking, working in his garden, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren. He graduated from Arlington Heights High School, attended Moody Bible Institute, and was an ASE Certified Master Technician. Terry served in the Army during the Vietnam war and was a member of the American Legion.

He will forever be remembered in the lives he touched.

Funeral service for Mr. Marschman will be at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

Visitation for Mr. Marschman will be on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Old Brush Cemetery with Military Honors.

01/04/2026

Jeffrey L. Vanatta, age 65, of Gallatin, passed away on January 2, 2026 in Portland, TN. Mr. Vanatta was born in Portland, TN to the late Ralph Vanatta and the late Wilmoth Marie Clinard.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Vanatta was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Vanatta; grandparents, Scott & Elsie Vanatta and Wiley Robert & Mary Myrtle Clinard.

Mr. Vanatta is survived by his wife, Cathy Vanatta of Gallatin; brothers, Ronnie (Bobbie) Vanatta of Portland & Terry Vanatta of Portland; nephew, Donnie (Debra) Vanatta of Portland; nephew, Robert (Kim) Vanatta of Portland; niece, Julie Inman of White House; nephew, Matt Vanatta of Portland; nephew, Zachary (Amanda) Trammel of Portland; niece, Erica Trammel of Portland.

Graveside service for Mr. Vanatta will be at 11:00 am on Monday, January 5th, 2026 at Restlawn Memory Gardens in Franklin, KY.

01/01/2026

Shirley Ann Greer, age 87, of Portland, passed away on December 29th, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. Mrs. Greer was born in Westmoreland, TN on November, 2nd, 1938 to the late Goldman Sircy & the late Vercie Elizabeth Andrews.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Greer was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert Estep; children, Joe Greer & Larry Greer; siblings, Myrtle Estep, Bernice Sircy, & Dora Legieza.

Mrs. Greer is survived by her daughter, Anita Cole of Portland; son, Daniel Greer (Kathleen Likens) of Cross Plains; several grandchildren; one great grandchild; siblings, Patricia Morell of Portland & William Sircy of Portland; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service for Mrs. Greer will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Elvis Farley officiating.

Visitation for Mrs. Greer will be on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 from 12:00 pm until 8:00 pm & on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 from 8:00 am until 11:00 am at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Portland Memorial Gardens.

Cole O’Donnell, Michael O’Donnell, Zeth O’Donnell, Joe Greer, Christina Greer, & Jason Poole will serve as pallbearers. Kim Legieza will serve as honorary pallbearer.

12/29/2025

Irene Meador Brooks, age 99 of Portland, passed away December 25, 2025 a t her home

surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 31, 1926 to Grover C. Miller and Flora Bartley Miller. She is survived by her daughter Shirley Meador Whittaker (Tommy), daughter in law, Ann Barnard Meador.

She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Jay Meador (Dawn), Susan Whittaker, Beth Meador Martin (Justin), Jeff Meador, and Joseph Whittaker (Stevie) and her nine great grandchildren, Jimmy Jeralds, Tara Jeralds, Jayce Meador, Matt Meador, Maverick Martin, Ava Jones, Grayson Whittaker, Alora Whittaker, and Aliza Whittaker.

Irene was preceded in death by her son, Gary Dale Meador, husband, James Mitchell Meador and husband, William O. Brooks; brothers, Jennings Miller, Ray Miller, Ralph Miller, Doyle Miller, Paul Miller, Truman Miller and Kenneth Miller, sisters, Ruby Kelling and Estelle Key.

Mrs. Brooks was a member of the First Baptist Church of Portland and attended the King's Daughters Sunday School class regularly until she was faced with her declining health. In her younger years she worked on parts for WWII and enjoyed telling her family about it. She also enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, and canning with her grandchildren. She was beloved by all that knew her and she will forever be remembered in the lives that she touched.

Visitation for Mrs. Brooks will be on Monday, December 29th, 2025 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

Funeral for Mrs. Brroks will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 29th, 2025 with Bro. Greg McCoy and Pastor Jacob Haywood officiating.

Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Portland TN.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the benevolence ministry at First Baptist Church.

The pallbearers are Jay Meador, Jospeh Whittaker, Matt Meador, Jimmy Jeralds, Justin Martin, & Ron Kendall.

The family would like to extent their gratitude to Adoration Hospice & Portland Medical for their unwavering care of Mrs. Brooks.

12/24/2025

Billy Arthur Thomas, age 86, of Portland, passed away on December 22nd, 2025 at Highpoint Health-Sumner Hospital in Gallatin. Mr. Thomas was born December 12th, 1939 in Christiana, TN to the late Paul Thomas and the late Iedd Johnson.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by siblings, Paul L. Thomas, Charles E. Thomas, & Bonnie J. Dotson.

Mr. Thomas is survived by his children, Connie Thrift & Terry Thomas; siblings, James H. Thomas, David L. Thomas, Betty J. Cripps, & Mary A Crook.

Funeral for Mr. Thomas will be at 1:00 pm on Sunday, December 28th, 2025 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Pardue.

Visitation for Mr. Thomas will be on Saturday, December 27th, 2025 from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm and on Sunday, December 28th, 2025 from 11:00 until 1:00 pm at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Mitchellville General Baptist Church Cemetery.

12/23/2025

Lisa Kathleen Fisher, age 66, of Portland, passed away on December 21, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on May 28, 1959 to the late Gene Montgomery and the late Yvonne Webb.

Mrs. Fisher is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Bobby Fisher; children, David (Vicki) Fisher, Angela (Buddy) Hyatt, Michael (Sarah) Fisher, Isaac (Bethany) Fisher, & Nathaniel (Emily) Fisher; grandchildren, Josh, Haley, Logan, Riley, & Aiden; siblings, Sharon (Tony) Escue, Gail Mercer, & Laura (Kris) Trammel.

Funeral service for Mrs. Fisher will be at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Pastor Stephen Canter officiating.

Visitation for Mrs. Fisher will be Tuesday, December 23, 2025 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm & on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

Michael Fisher, David Fisher, Isaac Fisher, Nathaniel Fisher, Jacob Campbell, Adam Key will serve as pallbearers.

Interment will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

12/22/2025

Kay Karen (Briley) Lanius, 68 of Cottontown, TN. passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, Mrs. Lanius was born January 16, 1957 to the late Harris Erwin Briley and Lucille Tate Briley in Nashville, TN.

Mrs. Lanius is survived by her husband of 50 years, Larry Kim Lanius which she married on September 5th, 1975; daughter, Kelley Renee (Lanius) Pence; son, Joshua Caleb Lanius; grandchildren, Kinley Anne Pence, Abbie Velazquez, Maddie Velazquez, Tate Lanius and Gunnar Smith.

Mrs. Lanius was baptized into Christ on July 27, 1975 and worked for The State of Tennessee Board of Pharmacy, but when Kelley born in 1978 and Josh born in 1980 was born she became a housewife. In her free time she became a football, baseball and softball transporter for White House, later in life she loved working at Goodlettsville Antique Mall then at Brights Antiques in Franklin, Ky. until she had a stroke and paralyzed her in 2006.

Funeral service for Mrs. Lanius will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Wilkinson Wiseman Funeral Home with Stacy Durham and David Lanius officiating, with visitation on Monday, December 22, 2025 from 4 until 8 p.m. at Wilkinson Wiseman Funeral Home and on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. funeral time.

Following the funeral service, interment will be in Halltown Cemetery.

12/14/2025

Larry Smith Cothron, 75 of Portland, TN. passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 at his residence, Mr. Cothron was born August 25, 1950 to the late Dock Smith Cothron and Myrtle Vialo Wooley Cothron in Lafayette, TN.

Along with his parents, Mr. Cothron was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Cothron; son, Larry Cothron, Jr.; and brother, Tony Cothron.

Mr. Cothron is survived by his daughter, Melissa Randolph (Charles); grandson, Malik Randolph; sister, Janice Andrews (Ricky); nieces, Stacy Lane (Corey) and Jennifer Cole (Jody).

There will be a funeral service for Mr. Cothron on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Teddy Johnson officiating.

Visitation for Mr. Cothron will be on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. (funeral time) at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

Serving as pallbearers will be Roger Briley, Corey Lane, Colby Lane, Cayden Lane, Nathaniel Robinson and Jody Cole.

Following the funeral service, interment will be in Eulia Cemetery.

12/12/2025

Margaret Irene (Brown) Trammel, 85 of Portland, Tn. passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Mrs. Trammel was born February 10, 1940 to Herlan Brown and Annie Lucy (Wright) Brown in the Rock Bridge community outside of Portland, Tn.

Along with her parents, Mrs. Trammel was preceded in death by her husband, Harlon; brother, John Edward Brown; great grandson, Jaxon Trammel and nephew Buddy Withers.

Mrs. Trammel married Harlon Trammel on June 10, 1960, they were blessed with three sons, Mark (Donna) Trammel, Sheldon (Lisa) Trammel and Craig (Phyllis) Trammel; they have four grandchildren, Zachary (Amanda) Trammel, Erica Trammel, Ben (Brittany) Trammel, and Brooke (Will) Rillo; two step grandchildren, Daniel (Brooke) Vanatta and Brittany (Jacob) Russell; five great grandchildren, Mallie Grizzle, Maykon Trammel, Harper Trammel, Hunter Trammel and Eloise Rillo; four step great grandchildren, Ethan, Kendall and Knixon Vanatta and Hadean Graham; sister, Wanda Withers; two sister in laws, Janice Brown and Deborah Boocher along with several nieces and nephews that she loved dearly and have brought much joy to her life.

Mrs. Trammel was saved at Rock Bridge Missionary Baptist Church in 1952, and she said it was a great blessing to have the Lords sweet holy spirit with her all of her years. She had some good friends in her life time and good church family, she was so blessed.

There will be a funeral service for Mrs. Trammel on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12 noon at Wilkinson Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Darrell Withers and Lee Brown officiating, with visitation on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at Wilkinson Wiseman Funeral Home.

Following the funeral service, interment will be in Portland Memorial Gardens.

Serving as pallbeaers will be Zachary Trammel, Timmy Trammel, Ben Trammel, Daniel Vanatta, Robby Riley and Jason Riley with Maykon Trammel Knixon Vannata, Hunter Trammel, Harper Trammel, Erica Trammel, Mallie Grizzle, Eloise Rillo, Ethan Vanatta and Kendall Vanatta serving as honorary pallbearers.

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