Stewart-Houston Times from Clarksville, Tennessee • Page A3

STEWART HOUSTON A3 TN-0001031060 TN-0001032140 Thank You I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one for the calls, cards, prayers and all acts of kindness shown to me since my recent fall and my upcoming back surgery. A special thank you to Brian Dill, Terry Kelly, Tim Boren, Mr. Mrs. Roy Tolbert, Nathan Boone, Marsha Steel, Charles McGee, Frank Miller, Steve Hudson, Cecil Earhart, my son, Louie, my daughter-in-law, Starla, my granddaughters, Karina and Valerie Bogard. Also, a special thank you to First Baptist Church, the person who placed the fruit basket at my door and the American Legion members.

I feel so blessed to live in such a wonderful community with such wonderful friends. Again, thank you to all the caring and wonderful people. Continue to pray for me as I undergo back surgery. May God Bless each of you. Ed Bogard Thank You This New Year brings a time of ection on the blessings of the past.

The family of Festus Blane has been blessed to have had such a kind, loving person to lead their home. God blessed us, as well as all who knew him, with his sweet, sometimes mischievous, smile and sweet nature for 98 years. We are so thankful for everyone who showed many acts of kindness, condolences, and support during last few months. We are especially grateful for and want to thank the team of who helped care for Daddy over these past 13 years: Patsy Mullaney, Edna Kelley, Debra Milliken, Terry Kelley, Betty Fortune, Sharon Mitchell, Marty Nichols, Sondra Cherry, and Conya McPhearson; as well as the Hospice team of Tennessee Quality Home Health and Hospice who treated Daddy as if he was a member of their individual families. He so looked forward to each visit.

We are also thankful for the staff of Anglin Funeral Home and Bro. Johnny Hayes for making our last day with Daddy a true celebration of his life. Wayne, Hope and Family Patricia, William and Family TN-0001032503 Many thanks for the prayers, cards, calls, messages and all acts of kindness following the death of our loved one, Matt Brashinger III. He lived a life of service infused with humor, and we miss him already but it helps to have the comfort of family and friends. God bless you all! Wife, Ginger Brashinger and children; and sisters, Bonnie Lill and Elaine Herbst and families Thank you LOCAL Mary Breeden Mary Elizabeth Breeden, 79, Erin, died Sunday, Dec.

28, 2014, at Signature Healthcare in Erin. She was born Oct. 7, 1935, daughter of the late arvey and Betsy Lee ilkerson Clark. In addi- ion to her parents, she was preceded in death by er husband, Eddie O. Breeden; daughter, Margaret Stewart; and three grandchildren.

Survivors include her son, Leland Breeden; daughters, Phina Lewis, Belinda Chapman and athy Breeden; 23 grandchildren, 37 great-grand- hildren, and six great- reat-grandchildren. isitation: 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, and from 8 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday, Dec.

31, 2014, at Nave Funeral Home, Erin Funeral service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Nave Funeral Home, Erin Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery fficiant: David Step- pee Pallbearers: Family and friends Gilbert Conyers Gilbert Dixon Conyers, 74, Erin, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at Centennia Medical Center, Nashville. He was born March 10, 1940, in Houston County, on of the late Naldie Conyers and latie Ann McLay.

In add ition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Theresa Lynn Burns Conyers; three brothers, Buster Jr. onyers, James Lee Cony ers and Benjamin Conyers; and two sisters, Louise and Patsy Mae. Mr. Conyers worked or the city of Waverly a nd retired from Holland onstruction. Survivors include his ife, Sarah Conyers; three children, Willie Conyers of Wisconsin, Gilbert Conyers Jr.

and Theresa Conyers, both of Waverly; asister, Jessie Bell Keesee of Erin; nine grandchildren; two great- randchildren; three tepchildren; five step- randchildren; and two step-great-grandchild ren. Arrangements: Nave Funeral Home, Erin Visitation: 12 noon until the time of service on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, at Little Rock Baptist Church, Spring Street, Erin uneral service: 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, at ittle Rock Baptist hurch, Spring Street, rin Burial: Erin Community Cemetery Lois Decker Lois Lorene Austin Decker, 91, Dover, died hursday, Jan.

1, 2015, at Manor House of Dover. She was born Nov. 12, 1923, in Stewart County, daughter of the late Alonz and Ruth Wilson Austin. Mrs. Decker was a seamstress and homemaker; she was also a member of Chapel United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sil as Peter Decker; brother, William Austin; and sisters, Ruby Peacher and Lorraine Caseldine. urvivors include her ons, Rickey Decker, rentwood, and Ronnie ecker and Sherlon Decker, both of Dover; sister, Betty Armstrong; and three grandchildren. Graveside service: 1 on Friday, Jan. 2, at Chapel Cemetery Officiant: Bob McCabe Pallbearers: Mike Armstrong, Chester lack, Silas Decker, Dill ard Wyatt, Tony Albright, ayden Decker and Deryk Wyatt. Danny Ford Danny Ford, 69, Big Rock, died Wednesday, Dec.

24, 2014, at Gateway Medical Center, Clarksville. He was born June 2, 1 945, in Stewart County, on of the late John and elen Wallace Ford. Mr. Ford was a retired eavy equipment operator with the Stewart County Highway Department. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Don Ford.

Survivors include his ife, Dorthey Cherry Ford; son, Chris Ford, Big ock; daughter, Jennifer athis, Big Rock; broth- rs, Billy Ford and Sam Ford, both of Illinois, Eddie Ford and Mike Ford, both of Dover, and Ricky Ford, Clarksville; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. until he time of service on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at Anglin Funeral Home, Dover Funeral service: 10:30 a on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at Anglin Funeral Home, Dover Burial: Jackson Cemetery Officiant: Tony Dailey Pallbearers: Family and friends Oliver Greenup Oliver Curwood Greenup, 87, Cunningham, died Tuesday Dec.

30, 2 014, at his ome. was orn Dec. 22, 1927, in Stewart County, son of Carm on and ell Crutcher Greenup. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth atheleen Greenup; and ister, Nadine St. John.

r. Greenup was a businessman owner of reenup Truck Stop in Fenton, Missouri, a member of the Church of Christ at Trenton Crossing and a U.S. Army Veteran. Survivors include his son, Michael Anthony reenup; daughter, Sharo Kay Zimmer; brothers, elmas Greenup, Ellis Greenup, Larry Greenup; isters, Kathy Devers, Carolyn Green, Nell Harris, Brenda Price; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements: McReynolds-Nave Larson Funeral Home raveside service: 12 noon on Friday, Jan.

2, at outhside Cemetery fficiant: Forest Sudd eth Willard Herrington Willard Herrington, 95, Erin, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at Signature Health Care. was born May 19, 1919, in Houston County, son of the late Lawrence and Viola Stately Herrington. Survivors inc lude his daughter, Dorothy Mathis; and one sister, Wilma Emery. Arrangements: Nave Funeral Home, Erin James Steeley James Steeley, 72, of Guth- ie, Kentucky, died Sunday, Dec 29, 2014, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Nashville.

was born Oct. 4, 1 942, in Clarksville, son of he late Clyde and Katie arris Steeley. Mr. Steeley was a member of the Guthrie Church of Christ and served in the United tates Army where he as a Vietnam Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as two sons, Kenny aldrop and James T.

teeley and one aughter, Missy Powers. Survivors include his ife Dorothy Steeley; two daughters Tina Emberton of Clarksville and Connie aylor of uthrie, Kentucky; three rothers, Terry Steeley of South Carolina, Tommy teeley of Clarksville and Eugene Steeley of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; three sisters, Altia Taylor of Guthrie, Kentucky, Evelyn Holt of Bumpus Mills and Mary Ann Woodford of Indiana; seven grand- hildren; and two great- grandchildren. emorials may be ade to the Guthrie hurch of Christ in memory of James Steeley. Arrangements: Cook- Webb Funeral Home, Guthrie, Kentucky Visitation: 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Jan.

2, and 12 noon until the time of service Saturday, Jan. 3, at Guthrie Church of Christ, Guthrie, Kentucky Funeral service: 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, at uthrie Church of Christ, Guthrie, Kentucky Burial: Highland Cemetery in Guthrie, Kentucky Officiant: Eddie Glenn Marlon Woodson Marlon D. Woodson, 55, Nashville, died Tuesday, Dec.

30, 2014. Mr. Woodson was a designer at Rebel Hill Florist. urvivors include a sis- er, Connie Peacher, Dov er; and two nephews. Visitation: 4-8 p.m.

on ednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Woodbine Funeral Home, Nashville Funeral service: 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, at Woodbine Funeral Home, Nashville Burial: New Joiners hapel Cemetery, Cadiz, Kentucky fficiant: Wayne Holt allbearers: Family a nd friends Obituaries Greenup Steeley live, build, travel learn as we want. Because so much of our infrastructure was built long ago, easy to for- et it needs consistent maintenance and growth support our way of life here in Tennessee.

Overview The report, which is distilled from information provided to the Greater Nashville Regional Council each year by counties and municipalities, shows that Stewart County needs $31.4 illion in transportation infrastructure, $21.5 million in public buildings, 18.2 million in water and wastewater, $7 million in law enforcement and $2.1 illion in recreation. According to the report, Stewart County still has 41projects that require funding, and the estimated total would be close to $83,000,000. This includes funding for a ishlist that includes state capital requests, ransportation, bridge, ew school and existing school needs. The reality While that number could cause some hearts to skip sever- a beats, the reality of the a nalysis is that while it is i mportant for planning urposes, there is absolutely no commitment to ollow through on any or a ll of these projects. helps you said Stewart County ayor Rick Joiner.

there are grants and mon- available, it helps you lan for the future. Some the projects may never appen, but some oiner said the pro- ects listed on the TACIR eport can be either state or local, such as the wid- ning of U.S. 79, which has dropped off the list since its completion, and the fire station on U.S. 79 that will also drop off. he Industrial spec building will come ff the list; it has been on there for years.

The new Stewart County Jail is coming off a well as it nears completion. For some time, improvements to Dyers Creek Recreation Area were on there, including improvements to the beach area, but it may be taken off since the lack of dredging makes it impossible for boats for navigate in there when the water is said Joiner. What the numbers ould mean The report goes as far a calculating the per-person-per-year cost of fund- ing the infrastructure needs and comparing them to the averages. Population numbers and population density a re also noted. Overall, Stewart Count ranks 82 out of the 95 counties on the total estimated cost of the infrastructure needs, and is 81 ut of 95 in population.

However, the county is 4 4 out of 95 in per capita infrastructure cost. With regard to transportation, per capita costs in Stewart County would be $2,360, lower than the $3,337. Water and wastewater needs in the rural county would be $1,369, higher than the $598. This is understandable since Stewart County is 9 2 out of 95 in population density, with about half of the county owned by the ederal or state governments. Essentially, there are less people to shoulder the load.

Stewart County schools need about 580,000 worth of work, a mere pittance compared state needs, and translating into $44 per capita should the projects be done. The estimate per capita cost is $318. The county is 83 out of 9 5 based on the total estimated school costs including new schools and system-wide costs, and 76 out of 95 based on the estimated cost to upgrade existing classroom components to good or better condition. The rank on cost per student based on the total estimated school costs is 85 out of 95. Bonnie Lill, 931-232-5421 Reporter, The Stewart Houston Times Continued from Page A1 Report.