LAVENDER, MR. LELAND THURMAN – age 105, of Deer Lodge, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2003 in the Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was a member of the Deer Lodge First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Atkins Lavender; son, Dale K. Lavender. Survived by sons, Harold D. Lavender of Deer Lodge, Leland C. Lavender of Huntsville, Ala. and Austin C. Lavender of Deer Lodge; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren; also several nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 22, 2003 from 1 to 3:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Sunbright. Funeral service will begin at 3:00 with Rev. Jim Phillips. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Deer Lodge. [Knoxville News Sentinal]