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04/16/2026

Margaret Darlene Keeling Best, 59 of Nashville, TN formerly of White House TN and Portland TN passed away peacefully Monday, April 13, 2026 at TriStar Skyline, surrounded in love by family and friends.

Visitation and Funeral Arrangements will take place at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home in Portland, TN.

Visitation is Saturday, April 18,2026 from 3pm - 8pm and again on Sunday, April 19, 2026 from Noon – 3pm. Funeral service to follow at 3pm led by Pastor Terrell Somerville of Freedom Church. Interment at Old Brush Cemetery.

Darlene was born March 5, 1967 in Portland TN to parents Lawrence Keeling and Joyce Gregory Keeling. She was a 1985 graduate of Portland High School and the Vocational Center with a focus on Cosmetology. She immediately began her 41-year career as a hairdresser extraordinaire. Her joy was in helping people to look and feel beautiful. Darlene’s clients and co-workers became lifelong friends. She loved them and they loved her.

Darlene’s big laugh, loud voice and funny stories drew people in and they wanted to stay. She was quick to give a compliment, to encourage or wrap you up in a big hug. Darlene could light up a room. Hers was a life well lived to the fullest and overflowing. She loved her family fiercely and we loved her back. We were unprepared for her homegoing, but she was ready when it was her time. We will miss you our sweet, precious DarDar.

Darlene is survived by husband Kenneth “Kenny” Best of Nashville, mother Joyce (Rick) Warren of Cottontown, sister Dawn Keeling (Tim) Allgood of Springfield, TN and beloved nephew Samuel Allgood whom she considered her own.

Step-son Jason (Amanda) Deakins, grandchildren, Kayleigh and Jordan Deakins of Lebanon, TN. Bonus siblings, Jeff (Janet) Warren, Renee (Kenny) Stubblefield, Dawn (Jeff) Wright of White House, Brittney (Walker) McMillan of Hendersonville and Chance (Victoria) Warren of Murfreesboro. Plus many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by father Lawrence Keeling and step-mother Norma Jean Keeling of Portland, TN.

Pallbearers: Shannon Groves, Derek Gregory, Chris McDowell, Samuel Allgood, Jason Deakins and Jordan Deakins. Honorary Pallbearers: Jerry Gregory, Roy Gregory, Jody McDowell and Jason Gregory.

04/15/2026

Timothy “Tim” Wayne Russell, of Indianapolis passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital. He was 66 years old. Tim was born in Indianapolis to the late Orvell D. and Ora M. (Jones) Russell on May 27, 1959.

Tim worked for Alcoa for many years until the company moved their operations. He then worked as a delivery driver and warehouse personnel for Graybar electrical supply company.

Tim was a big sports fan and faithful follower of the Indianapolis Colts. He enjoyed working on flowers around his property and watching auto races, especially the Indy 500 with friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by siblings, James Douglas Russell, Frank Edward Russell, and Richard Dean Russell.

Tim is survived by his brother, Orvell Dale Russel; sister, Charlotte Roxanne (Russell) Whittimore; nephews, James D. Russell II, Rodney F. Russell, Benjamin K. Whittimore; nieces, Angela M. Russell II, Jennifer M. Russell, Shelby M. Russell, and Amanda Nelson.

Friends and family are invited to gather on Thursday, April 16 from 11:00-2:00 PM at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home located in Portland, Tennessee. Tim will be laid to rest at 2:30 pm on Thursday, April 16th, 2026 with his family at Maple Hill Cemetery, Portland, Tennessee.

04/15/2026

William Patton “Pat” Caudill passed away Sunday, April 12th at Tri-Star Medical Center, Portland. Mr. Caudill was born January 28th, 1968, to Charlotte Jean Suttle Caudill and the late William Dye “Bill” Caudill, Jr.

Along with his father, Mr. Caudill was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Tyler “Ty” Caudill.

Mr. Caudill is survived by his wife, Bonny Clouse Garrett Caudill; daughter, Bonny Jean Caudill; son, William Patton “Will” Caudill, Jr.; mother, Charlotte Jean Caudill; sister, Kimberly Charlotte Caudill Meadows (Mike); Uncle and Aunt, Ronnie and Sue Caudill Ray of Gallatin; along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be handled by Wilkinson and Wiseman Funeral Home.

Visitation for Mr. Caudill will be Friday, April 17th at Wilkinson and Wiseman Funeral Home from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, with a private graveside service to follow at Maple Hill Cemetery. Alex Meadows will be officiating the service.

Pallbearers will be Edd Caudill, cousin; Patrick Walker, best friend; Chase Jackson, family friend; and nephews: Alex Meadows, Max Meadows, Cooper Meadows.

03/27/2026

Kerri Jo Wilkinson, age 50, of Portland, TN, passed away on March 24th, 2026 at Highpoint Health-Sumner in Gallatin, TN. Ms. Wilkinson was born in Nashville, TN on September 30, 1975 to the late Robert Lewell Wilkinson and Sandra Lee Daly Wilkinson.

Ms. Wilkinson is survived by her mother, Sandra Wilkinson of Portland; siblings, Kay Walker of Portland. Jerry Wilkinson of Livingston, & Ronnie Wilkinson of Portland; sister-in-law, Teresa Wilkinson of Portland.

In addition to her father, Ms. Wilkinson was preceded in death by her brother, Donnie Wilkinson; Brother-in-Law Barry Walker; Sister-in-Law Gail Wilkinson & aunts, Carole Learnard & Mae Groves.

Kerri Jo Wilkinson will be remembered as a radiant soul whose joyful spirit lifted every space she entered. A true ray of sunshine, she had a gift for lighting up a room with her laughter — a warm, unmistakable cackle that brought smiles to everyone around her. She found delight in life’s simple pleasures, whether she was swinging on the back porch, watching her favorite DVDs — especially The Lion King — or listening to the music of Ronnie McDowell. Growing up, Kerri Jo cherished time spent on her parents’ pontoon boat and treasured her trips to the mountains. Her ability to find joy in every moment and spread that joy to others was her greatest legacy, and she will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know and love her.

Funeral for Ms. Wilkinson will be at 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Bo Johnson & Jerry Wilkinson officiating.

Visitation for Ms. Wilkinson will be on Sunday, March 29th, 2026 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

Pallbearer will be the great nephews: Hayden Ledbetter, Dawson Ledbetter, Raven Carpenter, Caleb Baird, Eli Baird, Jesse Wilkinson, Wilhelm Wilkinson, Talbot Wilkinson and Connor Gundlach.

Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery.

03/26/2026

Mark Anthony Parrish age 59, of Portland, TN passed away on March 24th, 2026 peacefully at his home.

Mark was born in Danville, IN on June 11th 1966 to the late Samuel Kenneth Sr. and Martha Ann Parrish. He is preceded in death by his Sisters, Shelia McCoin and Kendy Stevens, and his Brother, Kenny (Samuel) Parrish.

Mark was a Master Welder, Skilled Fisherman, enjoyed Hunting with his Crossbow, and was Famous for his Secret Deer Jerky Receipe. He worked for S.R Smith in Portland, TN for over 15 years.

Mark is survived by his Wife of 23 years, Kim Parrish; Daughters, Brandye (Wayne) Brooks-Landrum and Heather (Bo) Perry; Honorary Son, Jamie Griffy; Stepsons, Derek and Josh Houser; In-Laws, Joyce and Bobby “Pops” Bolton; Grandchildren, Hannah, Nathan, Brayden, Heath, Bailey, Trevor, and Jace; his 3 beloved Furbabies; 11 Step-Grandchildren, and Several Nieces and Nephews

Mark will be remembered for his hard work, quiet strength, and deep love for his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral service for Mr. Parrish will be at 3:30 pm on Monday, March 30th, 2026 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Biggs officiating.

Visitation will be on Monday, March 30th, 2026 from 1:30 pm until 3:30 pm at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Jamie Griffy, Brayden Perry, Bo Perry, Heath Perry, Wayne Landrum, & Nathan Griffy.

03/25/2026

Thelma Louise White, age 96, of Portland, passed away on March 23rd, 2026 at Traditions of Smyrna Assisted Living. Mrs. White was born in Sumner County, TN on August 17th, 1929 to the late William Shannon McCloud & the late Annie Mae Brooks McCloud.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. White was preceded in death by her husband, Paul White; son, Doug White; & brothers, Joe McCloud and Donald “Razz” McCloud.

Mrs. White is survived by her daughters, Patsy (David) Neagle of Portland & Amy (Mark) Willbanks of Smyrna; daughter-in-law, Glenda White of Portland; grandchildren, Michael (Jody) Neagle of Lebanon, Renee (Jeffery) Atteberry of White House, Eric (Angela) White of Portland, & Hannah (Michael) Clardy of Murfreesboro; 12 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; brother, Wayne McCloud of Kentucky; sister, Janie Thomas of Smyrna.

Funeral service for Mrs. White will be at 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Gilman officiating.

Interment will be in Old Brush Cemetery following the funeral service.

Visitation will be on Saturday, March 28th, 2026 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

Jeffery Neagle, Michael Neagle, Eric White, Karl Schneider, Jax Moore, & Noah Revis will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, you can send memorial contributions to the Hollis Chapel General Baptist Church Ladies Aid Fund.

Venmo Link: https://account.venmo.com/u/HollisChapelChurch

03/23/2026

John Thomas Bentle, age 98, of the New Deal community, passed away at White House Healthcare on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Mr. Bentle was born in Sumner County, TN, on November 17, 1927, to the late Jesse Bentle and Margaret Frances Frazier Bentle. He resided at the family farm on Hogan’s Branch Road until he joined the military and served in the Korean War.

Mr. Bentle is preceded in death by his wife, Willene Wheeler Bentle, and daughter, Rita Bentle Guy (Steve), as well as four sisters and two brothers: Frances, Felix, Mai, Lillie, Howard and Horace. His youngest sister, Betty Bentle Parker, survives him. He is also survived by his niece and caregiver, Brenda Hester and her husband Jerry, in addition to several special nieces and nephews; step-son, Mark Guy; and step-grandchildren, Jessie and Katie.

Mr. Bentle was a long-time member of Halltown General Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Cherry Mound Masonic Lodge for over 60 years. He was loved by those in his community and church. Many friends referred to him as the mayor of New Deal. He was a dedicated family man and a hard worker, retiring from three different occupations: Standard Candy Company, New Deal Tool and Die, and Halltown Residential Home.

Visitation will be at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home in Portland, TN, on Thursday, March 26, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Friday, March 27, from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will be at Halltown Cemetery immediately following the funeral service. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

03/12/2026

Claude Douglas Bilyeu, age 62, of Portland, passed away at his residence on March 5th, 2026. Mr. Bilyeu was born in Putnan Co., TN on September 19th, 1963 to the late Claude Harmon Bilyeu and the late Helen Juanita Matthews-Bilyeu.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Bilyeu was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Edward Bilyeu; sister, Judith Ann Bilyeu.

Mr. Bilyeu is survived by his son Lucas Bilyeu of Lakeland, FL; granddaughter, Kaitlyn (CJ) Dickerson of Portland; grandson, Gavin (Kaylie) Bilyeu of Portland; granddaughter, Mashalya Bilyeu of Lakeland, FL; great grandchildren, Emma Kate Dickerson & Eli Dickerson; sisters, Sharon (Melvin) Cantrell of Portland and Rose (George) Nunley of McMinnville, TN; daughter-in-law, Jeannie (Jason) Chaffin of Portland; & several nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of life for Mr. Bilyeu at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 20th, 2026 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with visitation from 12:00 pm until 2:00 (service time).

02/24/2026

Floyd Travis Groves, age 86, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away on February 21st, 2026 at the Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green. Mr. Groves was born in Springfield, TN on April 13th, 1939 to the late Hershel Bradley Groves and the late Earline Stout. He was grounded in faith, kindness and a quiet strength. On Saturday, February 21, 2026, he was healed by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ after a year long battle with liver disease. He was one of eight children being the last of his siblings to leave this life.

He graduated from East Robertson school in 1957 and went on to sign up for the National Guard Reserves where he served his country for 8 years. Traveling to Cuba in 1961 for the Cuban Missile Crisis. And on to Germany on a peace mission. Since he never went into active duty, he was never recognized as a Veteran which always seemed to bother him. But he was a hero to his family.

He met and married, the prettiest girl in the whole world according to him in 1958. Helen and he had three children Debbie, Dewayne and Jeff and later added their fourth when they adopted a beautiful 6 month old they happily named Katie. All four of his children became his world.

Travis retired after 32 yrs from Dana Industries in Franklin KY, formally known as Sealed Power. Wanting to stay active, he went to work for the Portland City Parks and Recreation department where he loved mowing and making the parks in Portland beautiful.

On Sundays you would find him leading worship. Singing his favorite hymns. Church was where his joy was. He loved God and shared the love of Jesus with everyone he met. And still lead people to him until he could no longer speak. As recent as two weeks before his passing.

Travis was homesick for heaven. Ready to see his mom, dad and siblings. And Jesus welcomed him with open arms and surely spoke these words “Welcome home my good and faithful servant. Your work here is done”.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Groves was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Groves; siblings, Janice Woodall, Betty Ann Spivey, Nellie Hackney, Nancy Vaughn, Melvin Groves, Alvin Groves, & Winfred Groves; daughter in law, Tammy Groves.

Mr. Groves is survived by his daughters, Debra Jones (Larry) & Katie Downey; sons, Dewayne Groves & Jeff (Michelle) Groves; 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren.

Funeral service for Mr. Groves will be at 11:00 am on Friday, February 27th, 2026 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Eric Grenier officiating.

Visitation for Mr. Groves will be on Thursday, February 26th, 2026 from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm & on Friday, February 27th, 2026 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

02/24/2026

Micah Denning, age 81, of Portland, passed away on Monday, February 23rd, 2026 at his residence in Portland. Mr. Denning was born in McMinnville, TN on February 20th, 1945 to the late Gaylon Benton Denning & the late Jewell Lee Eaden.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Denning was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel B. (Carol) Denning & Terry (Susan) Eaden Denning.

Mr. Denning is survived by wife, Georgia Claudette Denning; sons, Timothy Lane Denning (Melissa) & Mark Wise Denning (Michelle); grandchildren, Colin Denning (Casey Elizabeth), Courtney King (Brooks), Mitchell Lane Denning (Shelby Lauren), & Andrew Dylan Denning; great grandchildren, Brock King; stepbrother, Bobby Agee; & numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service for Mr. Denning will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at Martin’s General Baptist Chapel Church with Bro. Terry Howser, Bro. Lawrence Gilliam, & Bro. Mitchell Denning.

Visitation for Mr. Denning will be on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm with a Masonic Service starting at 7:00 pm at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home & on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm at Martin’s Chapel General Baptist Church.

Interment will be in Martin’s Chapel General Baptist Church Cemetery.

Colin Denning, Brooks King, Andrew Denning, Curtis Marlin, Mike Felts, & Jerryn Howser will serve as pallbearers. Russell Breece will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

02/11/2026

Janet Yvonne Fernandez, 70 of Portland, Tn. passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Portland Tri Star E.R., Mrs. Fernandez was born in Vicksburg, Ms. to the late George Rayford Hall, Sr. and Betty Jean Thornton Antoine.

Along with her parents, Mrs. Fernandez was preceded in death by her brother, George R. Hall, Jr.; sisters, Deborah Forrestal and Paulette Hall. Mrs. Fernandez is survived by her husband, Paul Fernandez of Portland; sons, Chris (Shellie) Massey of Cantonment, Fl., Jason (Heather) Massey of Wasilla, Alaska, Paul Fernandez IV of Abita Springs, La. and Erin Fernandez of Covington, La.

Janet was the love of Paul’s life and a devoted mother who always put her family first.

Funeral services for Mrs. Fernandez will be on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2 p.m. at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Pastor Timothy Jones officiating with visitation on Thursday, February 12th, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. (funeral time).

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

02/11/2026

Sharon Mangrum Philebaum, 69 of Cottontown, Tn. passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, Mrs. Philebaum was born June 24, 1956 to the late James William Mangrum and Eula Mae Belcher.

Along with her parents, Mrs. Philebaum was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Glen Philebaum and sister, Darlene Mangrum Starks.

Mrs. Philebaum is survived by her sons, Ricky Philebaum of Cottontown and Jeremy(Kimberly) Philebaum of Hendersonville; grandchildren, Isaac Fisher of Portland, Emily Rose Philebaum of Hendersonville, Destiny Philebaum of Franklin, Ky., Michelle Scott of Cottontown, Bryce Philebaum of Westmoreland; great grandchildren, Paisley Scott, Presley James-Allen Scott; sister, Collen Hall(Gary).

Funeral service for Mrs. Philebaum will be on at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Sullivan officiating.

Visitation for Mrs. Philebaum will be on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 1:00 until 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, February 12th, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

Following the funeral service interment will be on Mt. Pleasant General Baptist Church Cemetery.

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