This obituary appeared in the Nashville Tennessean on Saturday, 7 May 2005: Jess HALE Sumner Age 82 May 6, 2005 Age 82 of Gallatin. May 6, 2005. Survived by wife, Juanita; sons, Jess Jr. and wife Rebecca of Hendersonville, John and wife Lisa of Knoxville; three grandchildren; three step grandchildren. Services 2 p.m., Sunday from the Chapel of Newby Funeral Home. Burial in Gallatin Cemetery. Visitation Saturday from 3-7 p.m. at NEWBY FUNERAL HOME, (615) 452-3370