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Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home, 715 South Broadway Street, Portland, TN (2025)

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.

12/10/2025

Nancy Lenora Dorris, age 71, of Portland, passed away on December 8th, 2025 at Highpoint Health-Sumner in Gallatin. Mrs. Dorris was born in Portland, TN on August 21st, 1954 to the late Hazel “Jack” Virginia Key & the late Lola Mae Whitson-Key.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dorris was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Dorris; granddaughter, Stephanie Ann Lenora Cooper; siblings, Shirley Shumake, Barbara Key, Margaret Dorris, George Key, Howard Key, Roger Key, Tommy Key, Lila Mae Key, Sue Gardner, & Frankie Key.

Mrs. Dorris is survived by her children, Mellisa Moore & Stanley Cooper Jr.; grandchildren, Lindsey Haddock, Stanley Cooper III, Dylan Cooper, & Rachael Cooper; great grandchildren, Addy Haddock, Gunner Haddock, Lyla Haddock, Walker Haddock, & Gracelynn Cooper; siblings, Billy Key, Mike Key, & Jane Williams.

Funeral service for Mrs. Dorris will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 12th, 2025 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Alec Cort officiating.

Visitation for Mrs. Dorris will be on Thursday, December 11th, 2025 from 12:00 until 8:00 pm & on Friday, December 12th, 2025 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Old Brush Cemetery in Portland, TN.

Cordell Haddock, Dalton Hunt, Jack Perry, Dylan Cooper, Cody Moore, & Kellan Moore will serve as pallbearers.

11/29/2025

Michael "Mike" Ray Key, 70 of Portland, Tennessee died Monday, November 24, 2025.

Mike was born on January 31, 1955 to the late Johnny Ray Key and Estelle Miller Key.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Beth Payne Key; children, David Ray Key, Charlotte Key-Nguyen and Shane Key ; one grandson, ; son-in-law, Vince Nguyen; siblings, Kay Dickens, Randy Key, Danny Key, sister-in-law, Ginger Key, John Key and Jim Green; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Mike retired from the City of Portland Gas Department after 25 years of valued service.

Mike loved being outdoors, riding motorcycles, hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his dear friends.

The family has requested a private graveside service for Mr. Key. There will be no public visitation or funeral.

11/25/2025

Robert Lee Lancaster, 92 of Bethpage, TN. passed Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Skyline Medical Center. Mr. Lancaster was born on August 29, 1933 in Lebanon, TN to James Lancaster and Annie Mae Woods.

Along with his parents, Mr. Lancaster was preceded in death by his brothers, Freddie Lancaster, James Leslie Lancaster; nephew, Jerry Lee "Peanut" Lancaster; niece, Carla Hall.

Mr. Lancaster is survived by his wife of 69 years, Laura Burnett Lancaster; daughter, Sarah Lancaster; grandson, Jeremy Dustin Austin; granddaughter, Destiny Nicole Austin Strain (Robbie); two great grand babies, Zeke and Eli; sisters, Minnie Williams (Gene) & Sarah Andrews (C.D.); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Lancaster was a member of Rock Bridge Church of Christ, he worked at AVCO for 36 years and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1951.

Funeral service for Mr. Lancaster will be on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Rock Bridge Church of Christ, with visitation on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 from 4 until 8 p.m. at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home and on Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. (funeral time) at Rock Bridge Church of Christ.

Following the funeral service, interment will be in Rock Bridge Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rock Bridge Cemetery.

11/18/2025

Mary Kathleen Adams (lovingly known as Mary K.), age 81, of Portland, passed away peacefully at Highpoint Health-Sumner in Gallatin, November 14th, 2025, following a serious illness. She was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas on January 1st, 1944, to the late Andrew Miles Gunnell and the late Louise Smith Gunnell.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Adams is preceded in death by her siblings, Peggye Goetz, Sue Berryman, and Andy Gunnell.

Mrs. Adams is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Frank “Bill” Adams of Portland; children, Robin Hess of Portland; Bill “Little Bill” Adams (Julie) of Goodlettsville; and Karen Bogart of Portland; seven grandchildren, Brandon, Rebecca, Rachel, Christopher, Mason, Carson, and Anna; and six great grandchildren, Samuel, Lennon, August, Tor’i, Tatum, and Reggie, Jr.

Mrs. Adams lived in Stuttgart until leaving for Baptist Nursing School in Memphis, Tennessee. After graduating, Mrs. Adams spent 40 years as a registered nurse.

Mrs. Adams and her husband are longtime members of First Baptist Church in Portland, where she was a devoted choir member for many years. Mrs. Adams enjoyed traveling across the country, visiting family, and music.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Mrs. Adams at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, at First Baptist Church Portland, with Bro. Greg McCoy officiating.

Visitation for Mrs. Adams will be on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm (service time) at First Baptist Church Portland.

Flowers can be delivered to Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home (715 South Broadway-Portland, TN 37148) or in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home (P.O. Box 2206-Brentwood, TN 37024)

Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home link: https://tennesseechildren.org/donate/

11/14/2025

Minnie Lee Thomas, 86 of Portland, TN. passed away on Thursday, November 13th, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. Mrs. Thomas was born February 20, 1939 to the late Charlie Reed and Margaret Thaxton.

Along with her parents, Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Reed; sister, Linda Templeton and brother, David Reed.

Mrs. Thomas is survived by her daughter, Connie Thrift; son, Terry Thomas; brother, William Reed (Glenda) and sister, Dorothy Cline.

Funeral service for Mrs. Thomas will be on Sunday, November 16th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Wilkinson Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. James Parker officiating, with visitation on Saturday, November 15th, 2025 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and on Sunday, November 16th, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. funeral time.

Following the funeral service, interment will be in Rock Bridge Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be friends and family.

11/14/2025

Angel Marie Schafnitt Fisher-Tucker, 48 of Portland, Tn., was born August 11, 1977 at 2:47 p.m. in Enid, Oklahoma to Larry D. Schafnitt and Sandra Lee Schafnitt.

Mrs. Fisher-Tucker attended Adams Elementary, Garber Middle School and Tahlequah, Ok High School.

She married Rick Fisher, and to this union she had her son Braxton and the daughter Amber, this union ended.

She then moved to Portland, Tn. and met Curtis Tucker; the two married and had Rheaghan.

She is survived by her parents, Larry and Sandra Schafnitt of Skiatook, Ok; husband, Curtis Tucker of Portland; daughters, Rheagan and Amber and son, Braxton; mother in law and father in law Dean and Kathie Tucker; sister in law Polly and her husband Scott; brother, Tecumseh Schafnitt(Wendy); sister, Arlene Cramer.

Mrs. Fisher-Tucker was preceded in death by her Grandma Lee and Granda Lee; Great Grandma Hicks and several cousins.

11/03/2025

Jean Jernigan Briley age 93 passed away Saturday, November 1st, 2025 at White House Health and Rehabilitation Center. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Hal (Connie)Briley of Portland. Grandchildren , Beth (Jerran) Clifton of Gallatin, Cayla (Dakota) Shrum and Sara (T.J.) Geery both of Portland. Great grandchildren, Blake Wiseman, Briley and Austyn Shrum, and Fallon Geery; Sister, Kay (Johnny) Hackett of Gallatin. Sister-in-law, Audrey Jernigan of Portland. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Melvin Briley. In addition to her husband, her son and daughter-in-law Tab and Cindy Briley ; Parents, Charles and Gladys Jernigan and Brother, Joe Jernigan.

She was a 1949 graduate of Sumner County High School and attended David Lipscomb University. She was a member of Portland Church of Christ for approximately 80 years.

Funeral service for Mrs. Briley will be at 1:00pm on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 at the Portland Church of Christ with Bud Woodall officiating.

Visitation will be at Wilkinson and Wiseman Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 from 4-8pm. Visitation will continue at the Portland Church of Christ from 11am until 1pm (service time) on Wednesday, November 5th.

Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the organization of your choice.

Jerran Clifton, T.J. Geery, Johnny Hackett, Ted Jernigan, Jay Monday, and Dakota Shrum will be serving as pallbearers.

11/01/2025

Aubrey Dewayne Olive, age 81, of Portland, passed away at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN on October 24th, 2025. Mr. Olive was born in Dyer, TN on May 2nd, 1944 to the late Aubrey Olive Sr. and the late Wilma King-Olive.

Mr. Olive is survived by his loving wife, Lavonne Olive of Portland; daughter, Danielle (Mike) Slavin of Brunswick, OH; stepdaughter, Kelly Thornhill of Jefferson, TX; & grandchildren, Allie, Zach, & Max.

There will be a memorial service at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 1st, 2025 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Paul Smither officiating with Military Honors.

Visitation for Mr. Olive will be on Saturday, November 1st, 2025 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

10/14/2025

David Cobb, age 71, devoted husband and proud father, passed away at his Portland, TN home on October 4th, 2025.

He leaves behind his wife, Sasha Cobb; daughter, Christin Reagan; brother, Steve (Maureen) Cobb; sisters, Karen Cobb and Elaine (Robert) Richmond; and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a large extended family consisting of lifelong friends, everyone at North American Stamping Group, and many brethren- especially those of Portland Church of God of Prophecy. There are countless others whose lives he touched daily through his unwavering belief in God, and his never-ending calm, kindness, joy, and spontaneous laughter. David was a truly wonderful man of many talents. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

John 3:16

Visitation and Service will be Saturday, October 18th, 2025 at Portland Church of God of Prophecy, 820 College St.-Portland, TN.

Visitation will be 10:00 am-11:30 am and Service will follow from 11:30 am-12:00 pm led by Pastor Roy Finch.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, it would be greatly appreciated that donations be gifted to Church of God of Prophecy by mail at the address above or the donation box which will be present during visitation.

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