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CECIL SUSIE BOWMAN
Cecil Susie Bowman, 75, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 20, 2001, at Cumberland Medical Center. Funeral
services were conducted Jan. 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral
Home, with burial in Bowman Cemetery. Bro. David Rowan officiated.
Mrs. Bowman was born Aug. 31, 1925, in Cumberland County, the
daughter of Henry and Judy Tabor Barnwell.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Bowman Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sons, Ed Bowman Jr., Luke Bowman and Tony
Bowman, all of Crossville; brother, Charles Barnwell of Crossville;
10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Bowman Sr.;
and daughters, Judy Honeycutt, Lois Cordell and Regina Bowman.
Pallbearers were Ralph Barnwell, Frank Barnwell, Miguel Romo,
Dale Bowman, Gary Bowman and Randall Reagan.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
MARY RUTH BULLOCK
Mary Ruth Bullock, 56, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 22, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
25 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green
Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Bill Sharp and Bro. Jack Rosenbaum
officiated, with special music by The Bullock Sisters.
Mrs. Bullock was born Sept. 26, 1944, in Ranger, WV, the daughter
of Harvey and Dorsey Chaney Brewster.
She was a factory worker for Purdue, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin Bullock of Crossville;
daughters, Wendy Pryor and Penny Deck, both of Crossville; mother,
Dorsey Adkins of Ranger; sister, Nellie Haas of South Point,
OH; brothers, Ottice Brewster, David Brewster and Freddy Brewster,
all of Ranger; and grandchildren, Benny Dean Pryor Jr., Kenny
Lee Bullock, Tabatha Pryor, Charles Edward Deck and Natasha Ann
Deck.
Pallbearers were Benny Dean Pryor Jr., Doug Bullock, Jake Penticuff,
Shag Wyatt, Gary Woody and David Pratt.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAM BYERS SR.
William Byers Sr., 66, of Pleasant
Hill, passed away Jan. 25, 2001, at Cookeville Regional Medical
Center. Graveside funeral services were conducted Jan. 28 at
Mayland Cemetery. The Rev. Hoyt Looper officiated.
Mr. Byers was born Nov. 22, 1934, in Cumberland County, the son
of William and Carrie Neely Byers.
He was an auto mechanic.
Survivors include his sons, William Byers Jr. of Cookeville,
TN, and Jimmy Byers of Nashville, TN; two grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Ann Byers.
Goff Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ARNOLD KEY
Arnold Key, 87, of Dayton, OH,
formerly of the Martha Washington community in Fentress County,
TN, passed away Jan. 25, 2001. Funeral services were conducted
Jan. 28 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, TN,
with interment in Muddy Pond Cemetery. The Rev. Roy Nash officiated.
Mr. Key was born Oct. 9, 1913, in the Martha Washington community,
the son of Billy and Ida Todd Key.
He was a retired factory worker at the Kuhn Brothers Foundry
in Dayton, OH, and a member of Wrightview Nazarene Church in
Fairborn, OH.
Survivors include his daughters, Jeannette Key of Dayton and
Wanda Lynn Noble of Midlothian, VA; sons, Lowell Key of Beaver
Creek, OH, and Larry Key, Philip Key and Ralph Key, all of Dayton;
sisters, Ethel Yearly and Lois Roberts, both of Wartburg, TN,
Golda Stepp of the Martha Washington community and Evelyn Henry
of Pikeville, TN; brother, Coy Key of Dayton; 15 grandchildren;
and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Padgett Key; and a
daughter, Diana Key Livingston.
Goff Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ESTHER MARIE LINDSEY
Esther Marie Lindsey, 95, of
Crossville, passed away Jan. 24, 2001, at Cumberland Medical
Center. Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 30, at
Harry J. Will Funeral Home in Redford, MI, with burial in Roseland
Park Cemetery in Berkley, MI.
Mrs. Lindsey was born Aug. 31, 1905, in Arcoley, IN, the daughter
of Frederick and Lucy Forsythe Weipert.
She was a homemaker, and of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include her daughter, LaDonna Hankins of Detroit, MI;
and granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Sue and Jerry Adkins of
Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Lindsey.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.
MARY RUTH BULLOCK
Mary Ruth Bullock, 56, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 22, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
25 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green
Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Bill Sharp and Bro. Jack Rosenbaum
officiated, with special music by The Bullock Sisters.
Mrs. Bullock was born Sept. 26, 1944, in Ranger, WV, the daughter
of Harvey and Dorsey Chaney Brewster.
She was a factory worker for Purdue, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin Bullock of Crossville;
daughters, Wendy Pryor and Penny Deck, both of Crossville; son,
Marvin Alonzo Bullock of Crossville; mother, Dorsey Adkins of
Ranger; sister, Nellie Haas of South Point, OH; brothers, Ottice
Brewster, David Brewster and Freddy Brewster, all of Ranger;
and grandchildren, Benny Dean Pryor Jr., Kenny Lee Bullock, Tabatha
Pryor, Charles Edward Deck and Natasha Ann Deck.
Pallbearers were Benny Dean Pryor Jr., Doug Bullock, Jake Penticuff,
Shag Wyatt, Gary Woody and David Pratt.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to correct an omission of
a family member. The Crossville Chronicle apologizes for
the error.
JOHN RANSOM CAREY
John Ransom Carey, 89, of Monroe,
MI, passed away Jan. 28, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted
Thursday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. from the Bacarella Chapel of Earle
Little Funeral Home in Monroe, with burial in Roselawn Memorial
Park in LaSalle, MI.
Mr. Carey was born Feb. 21, 1911, in Goin, TN, the son of John
F. and Dora Bell Johnson Carey.
He was employed for 47 years by Monroe Paper Products Co., which
later became Time Container Corp., as a stationary engineer in
the boiler room. He was a former member of the AFL-CIO, Local
1003, United Paper Workers. After his retirement in 1973, he
and his wife enjoyed traveling around the country and to Mexico,
England and Ireland.
Survivors include his daughters, Jo Ann Carey of San Clemente,
CA; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy K. and Robert Baisch of
Monroe and Mary E. and Thomas Sakala of Lake Orion, MI; granddaughter
and grandson-in-law, Roxanne L. and Thomas Murray of Chicago,
IL; and granddaughter, Tricia S. Sakala of Chicago.
He was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Laura
Wanita Kelly Carey; an infant daughter, Eileen; and infant twins,
son John and daughter Wanita. He was also preceded in death by
his brothers, Sherman Carey, Mitchell Carey, Walter Carey, Bill
Carey and Milt Carey; and sisters, Jane Cox Thompson, Gladys
Keck, Emma Cole and Ottie Proffitt, all of Crossville.
Information was provided by the funeral home.
EFFIE DILLON
Effie Dillon, 74, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 27, 2001. Graveside services were conducted
Jan. 30 at Crossville City Cemetery, with the Rev. Carolyn Bingham
officiating.
Mrs. Dillon was born April 11, 1926, in Cumberland County, the
daughter of Catella Dillon and Frank DeVore.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her mother, Catella Dillon of Crossville; son,
Thomas Dillon of Spencer, TN; daughter, Deborah A. Nichols of
Centralia, IL; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, and her husband, Wesley
Clifford Dillon.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JOHN EMMETT HAMBY
John "Jay" Emmett
Hamby, 66, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 26, 2001. Funeral
services were conducted Jan. 28 from the chapel of Crossville
Memorial Funeral Home, with graveside services held Jan. 29 at
City Cemetery. Mike Roberts and Jack Irwin officiated.
Mr. Hamby was born April 29, 1934, in Cumberland County, the
son of Edgar L. and Beatrice Hamby.
He was self-employed in construction, and a veteran of the U.S.
Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Hamby of Crossville; son,
Mark Hamby of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and David
Gorman of Knoxville; and sisters, Christine Norris of Crossville
and Reba Jarvis of Lancaster, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Carl
Hamby.
Pallbearers were Todd Flynn, Tim Flynn, Shane Lowe, George Hudson,
Steve Hamby and Mark Hamby. Honorary pallbearer was Rob Jones.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
MACEL L. INGLIS
Macel L. Inglis, 78, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 28, 2001. Memorial services will be conducted
Sunday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. at Meridian Baptist Church, with Bro.
Mike Garrett officiating.
Mrs. Inglis was born June 16, 1922, in Charleston, WV, the daughter
of Isaac and Mary Harris Wooten.
She was self-employed in carpet retail, and a member of Meridian
Baptist Church. She was a member of the VFW.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Sam
Lane of Crossville; sisters, Addie Ewer and Margaret Davis, both
of Charleston, and Virginia Bright of Lake Worth, FL; brother,
Roscoe Wooten of Columbus, OH; and granddaughters, Heather Lane
of Crossville and Darcy Charlock of Port St. Lucie, FL.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Inglis.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Cumberland
County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
ANNA MAE MATHES
Anna Mae Mathes, 57, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 23, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
27 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Pomona
Cemetery. The Rev. Elmer Graham officiated.
Mrs. Mathes was born Nov. 17, 1943, in Camp Dixie, KY, the daughter
of Ernest Clayton and Birdie Cooper Cook.
She was a clerk at Wal-Mart, and a member of the Pentecostal
Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Donna Sue Roberts of Vermilion,
OH; sons, Glen Mathes Jr. and Michael Mathes, both of Elyria,
OH, and Jim Mathes of Crossville; sister, Clara Lee Ray of Elyria;
brothers, Roger Cook of North Ridgeville, OH, and Clayton Cook
of Grafton, OH; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and special
friend, Jack Thomas of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Richard Mathes
Sr.; and a brother, Donald Cook.
Pallbearers were Michael Mathes, Brian Dykes, Chris Dykes, Darion
Dykes, Greg Brown, Jeff Roberts, Forrest Phillips, Ronnie Ray,
Charlie Cooke, Dwayne Stoner, Stevie Cook and Jerry Ray.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JOSEPH W. SNAVELY JR.
Joseph W. Snavely Jr., 75, of
Crossville, passed away Jan. 25, 2001. Funeral services were
conducted Jan. 28 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral
Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bill Roberts
officiated.
Mr. Snavely was born July 29, 1925, in Rose Hill, VA, the son
of Joseph W. Sr. and Ostola Snavely.
He was a self-employed carpenter, and a veteran of the U.S. Marines.
Survivors include his wife, Nobel Snavely of Crossville; daughters,
Gloria Snavely of Cleveland, TN, and Janis Sullivan of Virginia
Beach, VA; sister, Irene Hurley of Norfolk, VA; and grandson,
Patrick Sullivan of Virginia Beach.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Pauline
Wilder.
Pallbearers were Rick Adkins, Bob Whitaker, Byron Day, Albert
Hyder, Glenn Reagan and Nelson Stevens.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ALVA REID WILSON
Alva Reid Wilson, 69, of Crab
Orchard, passed away Jan. 25, 2001, at Cumberland Medical Center.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 27 from the chapel of Bilbrey
Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Greg
Russell officiated.
Mr. Wilson was born April 13, 1931, in Cumberland County, the
son of Joe H. and Theadora Vickery Wilson.
He was a welder, and of the Baptist faith. He was a U.S. Navy
veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Alma Jean Turner Wilson of Crab Orchard;
brother, Herbert Wilson of Rockwood; and sisters, Dorothy McNeal
of Medina, OH, and Lilly Harrison of Crab Orchard.
Pallbearers were John Hamby, James Hamby, Clifford Campbell,
Wayne Wilson, David Wilson and Leroy Frost.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
SUSIE HENRIETTA DAVIS
Susie Henrietta Davis, 93, of
Smyrna, TN, passed away Jan. 22, 2001. Funeral services were
conducted Jan. 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with
burial in Davis Cemetery. The Rev. Russell Honeycutt officiated.
Mrs. Davis was born Nov. 26, 1907, in Cumberland County, the
daughter of Owen and Ardelia Sarah Hyder Hale.
She was a cook, and a member of the Nazarene Church.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Norma and Bill
McAdams of Smyrna; granddaughters, Peggy Warren of Nashville,
TN, and Joyce Manus of Humboldt, TN; great-grandchildren, Ronnie
Fitzgerald, Lisa Warren and Stephanie Warren, Chris Neal and
Doyle Manus; seven great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Fred Davis;
grandson, Eddie Maynard; four sisters; and a brother.
Pallbearers were Mrs. Davis' nephews, David Barron, Ellie Worley,
Douglas Blaylock, Beecher Wyatt, Albert Hyder and David Griffith.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Cumberland
County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
BERTIE M. DIXON SANDERS
Bertie M. Dixon Sanders, 88,
of Buffalo, NY, formerly of Crossville, passed away Dec. 22,
2000. Funeral services were conducted at James E. Grace Funeral
Home in Buffalo.
Mrs. Sanders was born Nov. 17, 1912, in Crossville, the daughter
of Charles and Tennie Moore Dixon.
She was the owner/operator of Sanders Grocery.
Survivors include her daughters, Martha Potter, Shirley Durandetto
and Charlyne Sanders; daughter and son-in-law, Grace and Ronald
Clute; sons and daughters-in-law, Sam and Midge Sanders and William
C. and Beverly Sanders; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sampson Sanders; son,
George Sanders; son-in-law, Kenneth Durandetto; brothers, Ernest
Dixon, Charlie Elmer Dixon and Zack Dixon; and sisters, Elsie
Sivley, Edna Dixon and Ruby Beattie.
Information was provided by the funeral home and by the family.
LAURA BELLE TUTTLE
Laura Belle Tuttle, 83, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 20, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hyder
Cemetery. Bro. Donnie Umphrey, Bro. Richard Rollins and Bro.
Tony Grayson officiated, with special music by The Umphrey Family
Singers.
Mrs. Tuttle was born Sept. 3, 1917, in Bell County, KY, the daughter
of Joe and Ida Mae Miracle Owens.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of nearly 64 years, Ellison Tuttle
of Crossville; daughters, Ruby Norris of Crab Orchard, TN, Mary
Umphrey of Grandview, TN, and Flossie Umphrey of Philadelphia,
PA; sons, Willis Tuttle, Joe Tuttle, Esco Tuttle, Dewey Tuttle,
John Tuttle and Othen Tuttle, all of Crossville; brother, Joe
Frank Owens of Knoxville, TN; sisters, Maudie Shakleford of Harrogate,
TN, Stella Evans, Lucy Underwood, Adline Coker and Lita Mae England,
all of Middlesboro, KY, and Hattie Hoff of Kokomo, IN; 27 grandchildren;
31 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, William
Owens; sisters, Dorie Barnett, Lizzie Gibson, Mary Owens and
Cordie Owens; granddaughter, Donna Lorene Umphrey; and great-grandchildren,
Brittany Norris and Todd Maddox.
Pallbearers were Ray Umphrey, Donald Umphrey, Leon Norris, Robert
Tuttle, Mark Tuttle, Keith Tuttle, Johnathon Tuttle, Wayne Tuttle,
Adam Tuttle and Samuel Tuttle.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
VERDON LACKEY
Verdon Lackey, 78, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 19, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
21 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green
Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Dennie Moore officiated, with presentation
of the flag and "Taps" by Bobby Allred.
Mr. Lackey was born Aug. 29, 1922, in Robbins, TN, the son of
Walter and Maggie Birchfield Lackey.
He was an employee of Turner, Day and Woolworth Handle Corp.,
and a member of New Life Missionary Baptist Church. He was a
U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Aire Beaty Lackey of Crossville;
daughters, Phyllis Rhodes and Mary Kington, both of Crossville;
sisters, Collene Guffey and Wanda Beaty, both of Crossville,
and Frances Duncan of Cincinnati, OH; brothers, James Carl Lackey
of Cincinnati and Hoyt Lackey of Indiana; grandchildren, Guy
Jason Privett, Kim Jackson, Marina Walthers, Melissa McNew, Jamie
Lackey, Heather Reed, Rachael Evans and Macayla Kington; and
great-grandchildren, Daniel Jackson, Tyler McNew, Zackery Lackey,
Dakota Lackey, Cheyenne Jackson, Shasta Privett and Sara Privett.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, J.D. Lackey
and Glenn Lackey; sisters, Verdie Zackery and Virgie Campbell;
daughters, Roseanna Lackey and Janice Carol Lackey; and son,
James Edward Lackey.
Pallbearers were Benji Dale Persinger, Charles Campbell, Eddie
Campbell, David Campbell, Brad Carter and Chris Reed.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
MILDRED F. LAWSON
Mildred F. Lawson, 48, of Mt.
Washington, KY, passed away Jan. 21, 2001. Funeral services will
be conducted Jan. 25 at Highland Park Church of God of Prophecy,
with burial in Evergreen Cemetery in Willisburg, KY. The Rev.
Glenn McDaniel and the Rev. Wayne Hall, who lives in Cumberland
County, will officiate, with special music by Tonya Embry, Jill
Lawson, Gary Winstead and Faye Barnes.
Mrs. Lawson was born Jan. 22, 1952, in Willisburg, the daughter
of Otis Y. and Lizzie Chesser Burkhead.
She was a member of the Highland Park Church of God.
Survivors include her husband, Donald Lawson; daughter and son-in-law,
Tonya and Tim Embry; son and daughter-in-law, Aaron and Jill
Lawson; son, Steven Lawson; sisters, Joyce Phillips and Kathy
Burkhead; brother, Sterling Burkhead; granddaughters, Victoria
Embry and Whitney Embry; plus numerous friends and relatives
in Cumberland County.
Pallbearers were Donnie Burkhead, David Hardin, Jack Lawson Jr.,
John Phillips, Tim Nipper and Tommy Case.
Information was provided by Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks
Funeral Home in Louisville, KY.
LOIS RICHARDS
Lois Richards, 69, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 15, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
18 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with
burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Wanter officiated.
Mrs. Richards was born June 19, 1931, in Pontiac, MI.
She was an office supervisor at the University of Michigan.
Survivors include her husband, James Richards of Crossville;
and her sister, Norma Copenhaver.
Pallbearers were Fred Hutcheson, Larry Fox Sr., Scott Copenhaver,
Heath Richards, Raoul Cone and Larry Fox Jr.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to correct information submitted
by the funeral home.
ELVIN MAYNARD SHERRILL
Elvin Maynard Sherrill, 91,
of Crossville, passed away Jan. 20, 2001, at Cumberland Medical
Center. Graveside services were conducted Jan. 21 at Big Lick
Cemetery, with Bro. Bob Heiss officiating, and special music
by Bob and Dorothy Heiss.
Mr. Sherill was born April 2, 1909, in Grandview, TN, the son
of Gooden and Gustie Randolph Sherrill.
He was a factory worker for American Standard, and retired from
Smith & Jones Air Conditioning. He was a member of the Church
of God.
Survivors include his son, Louie Sherrill of Elyria, OH; 11 grandchildren;
and 18 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Davenport Sherrill;
son, Ray Sherrill; brother, Litton Sherrill; and sister, Nannie
Reed.
Pallbearers were Jack Sherrill, Jessie Sherrill, Steve Sherrill,
Raymond Porter, Mark Sherrill and Fred Sherrill.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
CHRISTINE SMITH
Christine Smith, 73, of Fairfield
Glade, passed away Jan. 14, 2001. Graveside services were conducted
Jan. 17 at Arlington Cemetery in Atlanta, GA.
Mrs. Smith was born April 27, 1927, in Nashville, TN, the daughter
of Pearl and Benjamin Waggoner.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughter, Blannie Hoeltzel of Mableton,
GA: sister and brother-in-law, Catherine and Charlie Stoner of
Fairfield Glade; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren;
two nieces; and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and by her husband,
Fred Smith.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ROBERT WHIDDETT BAGLEY
Robert Whiddett Bagley, 57,
of Crossville, passed away Jan. 17, 2001, at Cookeville Regional
Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 20 from
the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville
City Cemetery. The Rev. David Sauer officiated, with special
music by Jennifer Sauer.
Mr. Bagley was born Jan. 26, 1943, in Phildelphia, PA, the son
of James and Mary Whiddett Bagley.
He was a carpenter, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Dean Bagley of Crossville;
sons, Robert Dean Bagley of Crossville and Robert Blackman in
the U.S. Air Force; daughter, Michelle Summers of Edmonton, KY;
mother, Mary Bagley of Crossville; brother, William Bagley; and
five grandchildren, Erika Turner, Stormie Summers, Les Summers,
Amanda Blackman and Karen Blackman.
Pallbearers were Cecil Smith, Jeff Kilgore, James Wallace, Ray
Gunter, Timmy Jones, Carl Summers and Nathan Mitchell.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JOHN M. CULLEY III
John M. Culley III, 80, of Amber,
PA, formerly of Crossville, passed away Jan. 12, 2001. Graveside
services were conducted Jan. 18 at Taylor's Chapel Cemetery,
with the Rev. Russell Honeycutt officiating.
Mr. Culley was born March 15, 1920, in Philadelphia, PA, the
son of John M. Jr. and Elizabeth Howard Culley.
He was an electrical engineer, and a U.S. Army veteran of World
War II.
Survivors include his daughter, Marylin Wentz of Souderton, PA;
and granddaughter, Allyson Lewis of Washington, DC.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Sue Taylor Culley.
The family requests that memorials be made to National Parkinson's
Disease Foundation Inc., 1501 N.W. 9th Ave./Bob Hope Rd., Miami,
FL 33136.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ROCCO L. DAVIS
Rocco L. Davis, 30, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 13, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
15 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, with burial in Music Cemetery.
The Rev. Mike Kerley officiated.
Mr. Davis was born Nov. 27, 1970, in Cumberland County, the son
of Bill G. and Virginia Hendrickson Davis.
He was a clerk at Food Lion, and a member of Cornerstone Baptist
Church.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Davis is survived by his wife,
Stacie Davis, and son, Lance M. Davis, both of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Travis Smith, Wade McCullough, Jay Wood, Scott
Padgett, Dickie Davis, Vaughn Davis, Jason Hendrickson, Junior
Kerley, Rick Suttle and Eric Wyatt.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to correct information
submitted by the funeral home
MARGARET GOODHUE ENSMINGER
Margaret Goodhue Ensminger,
94, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Jan. 17, 2001. Memorial services
were conducted Jan. 21 at Pleasant Hill Community Church, with
the Rev. Edward Schneider officiating.
Mrs. Ensminger was born Aug. 31, 1906, in Northfield, MN, the
daughter of Ralph and Emily Goodhue.
She was a homemaker and educator.
Survivors include her daughters, Kathryn Altman of Charleston,
SC, Beth Vanfossen of Severna Park, MD, and Margaret E. Ensminger
of Pasadena, MD; four grandchildren; five step-grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ensminger was preceded in death
by her husband, Ross E. Ensminger; daughter, Ruth Mary McGraw;
brother, Horace R. Goodhue; and sister, Alice Berg.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made
to Pleasant Hill Community Church.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JOYCE MANSELL
Joyce Mansell, 67, of Mayland,
passed away Jan. 20, 2001, at Cumberland Medical Center. Funeral
services will be conducted today, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m. from the
chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, TN, with interment in
Browns Mill Cemetery. Bishop Roger Hyder and Bishop Jerry Hassler
will officiate.
Mrs. Mansell was born April 23, 1933, in Joelton, TN, the daughter
of William F. and Virgie Norrod Edwards.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Crossville Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a member of Mayland Senior
Citizens, where she had served as treasurer, and the Mayland
Cemetery Committee, where she had also served as treasurer.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Clifford Mansell of
Mayland; son, Caral Mansell of Newnan, GA: and sister and brother-in-law,
Virginia and Eddie Brown of Fayetteville, GA.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Ellie Lockhart.
Goff Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
EUNICE MEADOWS
Eunice Meadows, 62, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 13, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
18 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with
burial in Baker Cemetery. Terry Barnwell and Joey Whittenburg
officiated.
Mrs. Meadows was born Dec. 24, 1938, in Cumberland County, the
daughter of Beacher and Charlet Hall.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters, Pat Hargis of Crossville and
Leslie Gadd of Franklin, OH; son, Terry Meadows of Spartanburg,
SC; sisters, Vondell Miller of El Paso, TX, and Dean Hyder and
Idell Tabor, both of Crossville; brother, Freeman T. Hall of
Crossville; grandchildren, Luke Turner, Morgan Meadows, Victoria
Moore, Brendle Meadows, Alyshia Bridges, Jaime Grimsley, Josh
Bridges, Harlan Gadd, Jessica Gadd and Hannah Meadows; and a
host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lester
Meadows; and three brothers, Clem Hall, Howard Hall and Henry
Hall.
Pallbearers were Beachel Hall, Cole Hall, Cedrick Hall, Willis
Hall, Chris Hall and David Oakes.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
MARGARET JO POTTER
Margaret Jo Potter, 59, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 16, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
18 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Delane
Sidwell and Bro. Hank Jones officiating. Private graveside services
were held Jan. 19 at Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Potter was born Dec. 28, 1941, in Ten Mile, TN, the daughter
of George Vernon and Laura Pearl Allison Sensaboy.
She was a homemaker, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, J.H. Potter of Crossville; son,
Tim Potter of Crossville; daughters, Kim Raulerson and Teresa
Cooper, both of Crossville; brothers, F.M. Sensaboy and Elmer
Sensaboy, both of Harriman, TN; sisters, Faye Lewallen of Cleveland,
TN, and Ruby Oakes of Chestnut Hill, TN; and five grandchildren,
Chris Cooper, Brian Cooper, Kirsten Potter, Kelly Raulerson and
Rachel Raulerson.
She was preceded in death by her son, Anthony J. Potter; brothers,
Jay Sensaboy and George "Bud" Sensaboy; and sister,
Janice Adkins.
Pallbearers were Ray Tidwell, Grant Wood, Thomas Wyatt Sr., Earl
Oakes, Terry Oakes, Torrence Oakes, David Lewallen and Ronnie
Sensaboy.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ROY CHARLES ORR
Roy Charles Orr, 80, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 15, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
18 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with
Cecil McFarland and Mike Kerley officiating.
Mr. Orr was born March 13, 1920, in Fort Wayne, IN, the son of
Roy and Melba Orr.
He was a quality control manager at Roper Corp, and a U.S. Air
Force veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Orr of Crossville; daughters,
Laura Savoy and Traece Orr, both of Atlanta, GA, Patricia Knepper
of Fort Wayne and Debra Rogers of Elkhart, IN; sons, Dennis Orr
of Pennsylvania and Randy Krauhs of Chickamauga, GA; brothers,
Kenneth Orr of Florida and Gordon Orr of Indiana; sisters, Deloris
Sharpe of Indiana and Phyllis Bakalar of Florida; eight grandchildren;
six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a granddaughter,
Amanda Orr.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LOIS RICHARDS
Lois Richards, 69, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 15, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
18 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with
burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Cecil McFarland and Mike
Kerley officiated.
Mrs. Richards was born June 19, 1931, in Pontiac, MI.
She was an office supervisor at the University of Michigan.
Survivors include her husband, James Richards of Crossville;
and her sister, Norma Copenhaver.
Pallbearers were Fred Hutcheson, Larry Fox Sr., Scott Copenhaver,
Heath Richards, Raoul Cone and Larry Fox Jr.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAM RALPH BREWER
William "Bill" Ralph
Brewer, 85, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 14, 2001, at Standing
Stone Health Care Center. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
17 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green
Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Bryan Findley and Bro. Marvin Seagraves
officiated, with special music by Brenda Brewer, Steve Thurman,
Danny Smith and Randy Lewis.
Mr. Brewer was born May 6, 1915, in Claiborne County, TN, the
son of Joseph B. and Susan Moyers Brewer.
He was a salesman and truck driver for L.P. Shanks Co., and a
member and deacon of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughters, Alice Faye Ryle of Burlington,
KY, and Mabel Madewell of Ringgold, GA; son, Stanley Clayton
Brewer of Chattanooga, TN; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sallie Jane Shipley Brewer;
daughters, Wanda Jean Padgett, Betty Joyce Hassler and Nanna
Lou Scarbrough; sisters, Easter Goldsmith, Katherine Keck, Minnie
Moyers and Ollie Shiflet; and brothers, Howard Brewer, Bee Brewer
and Arnold Brewer.
Pallbearers were Mr. Brewer's grandsons, Steve Padgett, Kevin
Padgett, James Madewell, John Madewell, Brad Madewell and Madison
Ryle.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
EVELYN CANZADA HALE SHADDEN
Evelyn Canzada Hale Shadden,
77, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 13, 2001, at Cumberland Medical
Center. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 16 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery.
Dr. James H. Beasley Jr. officiated.
Mrs. Shadden was born Jan. 15, 1923, in Cumberland County, the
daughter of W.T. and Daisy Orme Hale.
She was vice president of the Shadden Tire Company, and a member
of First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Vickie Burgess, Pat Elmore,
Jo Bolin and Minnie Hunter, all of Crossville; sons, Tom Shadden
and Wayne Shadden, both of Crossville; 13 grandchildren; and
five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Raymond Shadden;
parents, W.T. and Daisy Hale; brothers, Mike Hale, Jay Hale and
Charlie Hale; and sister, Violet Hodge.
Pallbearers were Ike Hale, Wade England, Tommy Waltman, Mike
Dalton, Jerry Eller, Tony Hall, Richard Pugh and Ronnie Tipton.
The family requests that memorials be made to First United Methodist
Church.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
EVELYN EVA DAMATO
Evelyn Eva Damato, 81, of Crossville,
passed away Nov. 20, 2000. Memorial services were conducted Nov.
21 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, with burial in Roselawn
Memorial Garden. David Wollenberg officiated.
Ms. Damato was born March 4, 1919, in Detroit, MI, the daughter
of Joseph and Anna Mertins Martin.
She worked as a clerk in the automobile industry.
Survivors include her son, Ronald Carl Schmidtling of Long Beach,
MS; daughters, Carol Pinchoff of Monroe, MI, and Gloria Ann Branstetter
of Deer Lodge, TN; sisters, Betty Nance of Yucca Valley, CA,
Gloria Revitzer of Lexington, MI, and Ann Wedge of Sandusky,
MI; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran
Church.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ROCCO L. DAVIS
Rocco L. Davis, 30, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 13, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
15 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, with burial in Music Cemetery.
The Rev. Mike Kerley officiated.
Mr. Davis was born Nov. 27, 1970, in Cumberland County, the son
of Bill G. and Virginia Hendrickson Davis.
He was a clerk at Food Lion, and a member of Cornerstone Baptist
Church.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Davis is survived by his wife,
Stacie Davis, and son, Lance M. Davis, both of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Travis Smith, Wade McCulley, Jay Wood, Scott
Padgett, Alvin Davis, Vaughn Davis, Jason Hendrickson, Billy
Kerley and Rick Suttle.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ALBERT ORVILLE DOLPH
Albert "Al" Orville
Dolph, 81, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Jan. 11, 2001. Funeral
services were conducted Jan. 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral
Home, with the Rev. Ed McClellan and the Rev. Wayne Benson officiating.
Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Belleville, MI.
Mr. Dolph was born Dec. 28, 1919, in Ypsilanti, MI, the son of
Orville and Bertha Bortz Dolph.
He was an IBM operator for Ford Motor Co., and a member of Fairfield
Glade United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Addie Mae Waters Dolph of Fairfield
Glade; son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Susan Dolph of Estes
Park, CO; daughter, Paula Dolph of Lighthouse Point, FL; and
two grandchildren, Jeffrey Dolph of Ypsilanti and Erik Dolph
of Fort Collins, CO.
The family requests that memorials be made to Fairfield Glade
United Methodist Church or Hospice of Cumberland County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JOSEPH G. OVERBAY JR.
Joseph G. Overbay Jr., 78, of
Fairfield Glade, passed away Jan. 11, 2001, at the VA Hospital
in Murfreesboro, TN. Memorial services will be conducted Jan.
20 at 1 p.m. at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Memorial Gardens,
with the Rev. Ed McClellan officiating.
Mr. Overbay was born June 17, 1922, in Chattanooga, TN, the son
of Joseph G. Sr. and Talphora Overbay.
He was a retired Army chief, and a veteran of World War II and
the Korean War. He was a member of Fairfield Glade United Methodist
Church, American Association of Retired Persons and Retired Officers
Association, and he was a Kentucky colonel.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Overbay of Fairfield Glade;
sons, Joseph G. Overbay III of Kingsport, TN, John Patrick Overbay
of Newton, IA, and David Sean Overbay of Crossville; daughters,
Mary Jane Penley of Kingsport, and Patricia Ann Overbay of Fairfield
Glade; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Burris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
ORVILLE L. THURMAN
Orville L. Thurman, 66, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 10, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
12 at Faith Baptist Church in Bledsoe County, TN, with burial
in McDowell Cemetery. The Rev. Doyle Ashburn officiated.
Mr. Thurman was born July 15, 1934, in Cumberland County, the
son of Hugh and Pearl Kerley Thurman.
He worked in maintenance at Cumberland Mountain State Park, and
was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Hallie Thurman of Crossville; sons,
Doyle Lynn Thurman of Midland, TX, and Darron Shane Thurman of
Crossville; daughter, Anna Marie VanWinkle of Crossville; brother,
James Willard Thurman of Lafayette, TN; grandchildren, Casi Tollett,
Ashley Tollett and Alexa Jade VanWinkle, all of Crossville, Samuel
Heron, Sara Heron and Rebecca Heron, all of Pennsylvania, and
Shayna Thurman and Sydney Thurman, both of Arkansas; and great-grandchildren,
Daniel Holding and Justin Tollett, both of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Alvin Vaughn, Alvin Sherrill, Gerald Hood, Olin
Kerley, George Ryan and Jim Daschke.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
HAZEL EVELYN TUDOR TODD
Hazel Evelyn Tudor Todd, 76,
of Chiefland, FL, passed away Jan. 14, 2001. Funeral services
were conducted Jan. 16 at Hardeetown Baptist Church in Chiefland,
with burial in Chiefland Cemetery. Pastor Travis Hudson and Pastor
Edward Todd officiated.
Mrs. Todd was born April 5, 1924, in Monterey, TN.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Hardeetown Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Todd Machen of Chiefland;
son, James Todd of Atlanta, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe
and Belinda Todd of Trenton, FL, and Roger and Nancy Todd of
Albany, GA; brothers, Willis M. Tudor, William "Bill"
Tudor and Charles Tudor, all of Dayton, OH; sisters, Pearl McCowan
of Battle Creek, MI, and Betty Mazzone of Dayton, OH; 12 grandchildren;
18 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Daniel Todd.
Information was provided by Watson Funeral Home in Trenton.
SHELLY WINTERS
Shelly Winters, 22, of Enigma,
GA, passed away Jan. 10, 2001. Graveside services were conducted
Jan. 13 at Oakridge Cemetery in Tifton, GA, with the Rev. Martin
Williams officiating.
Miss Winters was born Aug. 4, 1978, in Rockwood, TN, the daughter
of Thomas and Ellen Lett Winters.
She was a homemaker, and of the Baptist faith. She was a graduate
of Cumberland County High School.
Survivors include her father, Thomas Winters of Cleveland, TN;
mother, Ellen Lett Winters of Crossville; son, Vencint Garza
of Enigma; daughters, Jordan Hoar of Florida and Veronika Garza
of Enigma; brothers, Tom Winters Jr. of Oakdale, TN, Dave Winters
of Kingston, TN, Jim Winters of Atlanta, GA, Bob Winters of New
Jersey, Russ Marek of Knoxville, TN, John Winters of Cleveland,
TN, and Wayne Rose of Crossville; and sisters, Barb Dowdy of
Knoxville and Elisha Payne of Rockwood.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be
made to Plateau Crisis Pregnancy Services, 99 Walker Hill, Crossville.
Information was provided by the family and by Bowen-Donaldson
Home for Funerals in Tifton.
ANNA KAY MARTIN
Anna Kay Martin, 60, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 11, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
14 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with
burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Kenneth Young officiated.
Ms. Martin was born Nov. 19, 1940, in Pickett County, TN, the
daughter of Willie and Mae Pyles.
She was a desk clerk at Cumberland Medical Center.
Survivors include her mother, Mae Pyles of Crossville; sons,
Keith Martin and Jimmy Martin, both of Crossville; sisters, Billie
Jean Wilson and Arlean Keyes, both of Crossville; brother, Kermit
Pyles of Cincinnati, OH; six grandchildren; and a host of nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Pyles; and brother,
Mack Pyles.
Pallbearers were Rickey Keyes, Leon Woody, Jackey Thomas, Robert
Brendel, Dale Wilson, George Marlow and Sam Sherrill.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LAURA HOLLOWAY McDANIEL
Laura Holloway McDaniel, 76,
of Monterey, TN, passed away Jan. 12, 2001, at Cookeville Regional
Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 13 from
the chapel of Horner Funeral Home, with burial in Woodcliff Cemetery.
The Rev. Gerrald R. Bland and the Rev. Randy Roberson officiated.
Mrs. McDaniel was born July 22, 1924, in Putnam County, TN, the
daughter of Louis Fletcher and Hennie Neal Holloway.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Woodcliff Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sisters, Vauda Davenport of Crossville
and Gusta Farley of Cookeville; and brother, Harvey Holloway
of Cookeville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Robert "Johnny
Mack" McDaniel; sisters, Vincie Williams and Beulah Chase;
and brothers, Dayton Holloway, Alden Holloway, Horace Holloway
and William Holloway.
Pallbearers were Carson Gentry, Mike Callahan, Bethel Davenport,
Charles Walters, Carl Sisemore and Bobby Cooper.
Horner Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ASHER NEWELL KECK
Asher Newell Keck, 90, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 7, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Oak
Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Russell Honeycutt officiated, with special
music by Angela Arp, Pat Moody and Cole Moody.
Mr. Keck was born Oct. 24, 1910, in Claiborne County, TN, the
son of Thomas L. and Martha E. Cawood Keck.
He was a farmer, and a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Susie Mae Cole Keck of Crossville;
sons, Sherman "Dale" Keck of Soddy-Daisy, TN, and Thomas
Dane Keck of Jonesboro, GA; sister, Opal Williams of Birmingham,
AL; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Hughel Campbell, Alan Arp, Tony Moody, Greg
Lack, Nick Proffitt and Bill Richards.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Oak Hill FCE,
157 Sandra Ln., Crossville, TN 38555.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
STEVE ALVIN MONDAY
Steve Alvin Monday, 81, of Crab
Orchard, passed away Jan. 2, 2001. Funeral services were conducted
Jan. 4 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with burial in
Haley's Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Brian Smith officiated.
Mr. Monday was born Nov. 14, 1919, in Wilder, TN, the son of
Ralph Hiram Sr. and Anna Bell Cooper Monday.
He was a retired supervisor of a stone company, and a member
of Haley's Grove Baptist Church and VFW Post No. 9686 in Crab
Orchard.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Monday of Crab Orchard; son,
Larry Monday of Crossville; stepsons, Eddie Cox of Chattanooga,
TN, Steve Cox and Mike Cox, both of Crossville; stepdaughter,
Diane Atterson of McMinnville, TN; one granddaughter, Jori Monday;
eight step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his stepsons, Ronnie Cox and Ricky
Cox.
Pallbearers were members of VFW Post No. 9686: Charles Carter,
Roy Turner, Jody Sherrill, Ed Garren, Lonnie Hayes, John McCoy,
Jerome McCoy, Ernest Lawrey, Milburn Benson, James Thomas and
Ronald Abner.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
NANCY MARIE ROBERTS THOMPSON
Nancy Marie Roberts Thompson,
74, of Spring City, TN, passed away Jan. 10, 2001. Funeral services
will be conducted today, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of
Vaughn Funeral Home in Spring City, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery,
Grandview, TN.
Mrs. Thompson was born March 3, 1926, in Jacksonville, FL, the
daughter of William Henry and Bertha Virginia Smith Roberts.
A longtime resident of Rhea and Cumberland counties, she was
retired from Kayser Roth Hosiery, and she attended Central Baptist
Church.
Survivors include her husband, James C. Thompson of Spring City;
son and daughter-in-law, Gordon and Johnnie S. Roberts of Spring
City; daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Careal Stewart of
Gordonsville, TN; sister, Mae Hayes of Grandview; and grandchildren,
Lynn Roberts of Pikeville, TN, Greg Roberts of Evensville, TN,
Les Roberts and Tiffany Roberts Garren, both of Spring City,
Jason Stewart of Gordonsville and Darren Stewart of Hendersonville,
TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, James
Roberts.
Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
MILDRED L. HARDING
Mildred L. "Peg" Harding,
91, of Batavia, IL, formerly of Fairfield Glade, passed away
Dec. 19, 2000. Memorial services were conducted Dec. 22 at the
Michealsen Health Care Center's Fellowship Hall in Batavia, with
the Rev. Donna Nelson officiating. Graveside services will be
conducted Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, at 3 p.m. at Green Acres Memory
Gardens in Crossville, with the Rev. H. Vern Daugherty officiating.
Mrs. Harding was born July 19, 1909, in Wallace, WV, the daughter
of Festus E. and Mary B. Robinson.
She and her husband Al Harding owned the Sea Spirit boating store
in Monmouth, IL, and owned and operated the Harding Trailer Company
in Cape Coral, FL, prior to retiring to Fairfield Glade. She
moved to the Holmstad Retirement Community in Batavia in 1991.
She was a member of Geneva United Methodist Church, and belonged
to the Road Runners church group.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jeri and Chuck
Jonas of Naperville, IL; son and daughter-in-law, Ferrell H.
"Russ" Jr. and Anne Russell of Mequon, WI; brother,
Cecil Robinson of South Carolina; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
and many family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband,
Ferrell H. Russell Sr.; and her second husband, Al Harding.
Memorial contributions may be made to Michealson Health Care
Center, 831 N. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL 60510.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.
ROGER MUSIC
Roger Music, 49, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 4, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
6 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial
in New Era Cemetery. Wayne Matthews and Charles Presley officiated,
with special music by The Presleys.
Mr. Music was born Sept. 4, 1951, in Cumberland County, the son
of William Robert and Sarah Jane Music.
He was a self-employed electrician.
Survivors include his daughter, Linda Davis of Crossville; daughter
and son-in-law, Deborah and Vernon Hughes of Crossville; brothers,
Vaughn Music of Pikeville, TN, Eugene Music of Clarkrange, TN,
and David Music of Crossville; sisters, Betty Stone of Crossville
and Nellie Mae Crabtree of Pikeville; and four grandchildren,
Christina Davis, Alexandra Davis, Christopher Warden and Nathaniel
Hughes, all of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Brenda
Music and Martha Jane Warner.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
HAROLD PERKINS
Harold Perkins, 79, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 22, 2000. A memorial Mass will be conducted
Jan. 11, 2001, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, with Father
Patrick Brownell officiating.
Mr. Perkins was born May 30, 1921, in Detroit, MI, the son of
Alfred and Eva Perkins.
He was employed by Variety Venders.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Perkins of Crossville; brother,
Vincent Perkins of Detroit, MI; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and a
sister.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
HERMAN LEE WILSON
Herman Lee Wilson, 77, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 6, 2001, at University of Tennessee Hospital
in Knoxville. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 8 from the
chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Rinnie Cemetery.
Bro. Grover Atkinson and Bro. Bradley Hatfield officiated, with
special music by the Rinnie Baptist Church Singers, Melba Hatfield,
Flossie Smith and Conley Beaty.
Mr. Wilson was born Dec. 14, 1923, in Fentress County, TN, the
son of David Monroe and Martha Elmore Wilson.
He was a coal miner, and a member of Rinnie Baptist Church and
Masonic Lodge No. 605 in Clarkrange. He was a U.S. Navy veteran
of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Treva Lowe Wilson of Crossville;
daughters, Kayron Allred and Evelyn Allred, both of Crossville;
sons, Harold Wilson of Fentress County, TN, and Donnie Wilson
of Crossville; sisters, Ollie Jones and Lorene Lowe, both of
Crossville, Jewel Lowe of Knoxville and Edna Williams of Battle
Creek, MI; brother, Daniel Wilson of Warren, MI; and six grandchildren,
Jeanette Eller, Jody Allred, Jason Allred, Jill Allred, Becky
Wilson and Steve Wilson.
Pallbearers were Donnie Wilson, Harold Wilson, Steve Wilson,
Steve Stultz, Jason Allred, Burley Carr, Chester Baldwin and
Robbie Baldwin.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ANNA MAE LEACH
Anna Mae Leach, 88, of Mayland,
passed away Jan. 7, 2001, at Standing Stone Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 9, at 1 p.m. from
the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, TN, with burial
in Mayland Cemetery. The Rev. David E. Phillips will officiate.
Mrs. Leach was born Aug. 3, 1912, in Overton County, TN, the
daughter of James L. "Jim" Sr. and Flossie Hatfield
Garrett.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Mayland Missionary Baptist
Church, Mayland Senior Citizens Center and Mayland Home Demonstration
Club.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Vella M. and the
Rev. David E. Phillips of Monterey; sons and daughters-in-law,
Clay E. and Judy Stover and Ralph B. and Kathryn Leach, all of
Mayland; sister, Amy Brissler of Mayland; brothers, Paul Garrett
of Norwalk, CA, Glen Garrett of Dayton, OH, and James L. "Dan"
Garrett Jr. of Mayland; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charlie
B. Leach; sisters, Pauline Garrett, Mary Garrett, Geneva Garrett
and Alice Wilson; and brothers, Robert Garrett, Willie Garrett,
Peter Garrett and Pete Garrett.
Goff Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JEROME PAUL LEWIS
Jerome Paul Lewis, 64, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 31, 2000. Visitation services were Jan. 2, 2001
at the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Junior
Pugh and Dwayne Wagner officiating. Burial services were Jan.
3 in the Anderson Cemetery.
Mr. Lewis was born July 7, 1936, in Burlington, MI, the son of
Everett Finley and Dora Jane Lewis.
He was a deputy sheriff with the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department.
Survivors include his wife, Alene Lewis of Crossville; sons,
Michael Lewis and Stanley Lewis, both of Battle Creek, MI, and
Jerome Lewis Jr. and John Albert Weiler, both of Crossville;
daughters, Rebecca Jane Patton, Michelle Bost and Eleashea Curry,
all of Crossville, and Stephanie Cunningham and Kathy Stevens,
both of Bristol, TN; many foster children; 31 grandchildren;
and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Laura Ann
Hinton; and son, John Allen Lewis.
Pallbearers were Bill Maynard, Raymond Maynard, Paul Presley,
Bud Presley, Ron Wagner and Paul Wagner.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home helped in scheduling the arrangements.
JANET CAROL POLLARD
Janet Carol Pollard, 61, of
Crossville, passed away Dec. 15, 2000. The family received friends
Dec. 17 at the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home. Funeral services
were later conducted at Roberson Funeral Home Inc., South Shore,
KY, with burial in Whitt Cemetery.
Mrs. Pollard was born June 7, 1939, in Greenup County, KY, the
daughter of Samuel Douglas and Mary Howerton Whitt.
She was a homemaker, and of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include her mother, Mary McCreight of Mentor, OH; daughters,
Salina Jeckel of Concord, OH, and Dawn Ashby of Mentor; son,
Charles Kaye of Euclid, OH; stepsons, Ronnie Pollard of California
and Bobby Pollard of Arizona; stepdaughter, Roberta Huffman of
California; 18 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Pollard; brother,
James Whitt; and sister, Joyce Clark.
Bilbrey Funeral Home and Roberson Funeral Home were in charge
of the arrangements.
ALVIE SIMMONS
Alvie Simmons, 87, of Mayland,
passed away Jan. 4, 2001, at Standing Stone Health Care Center.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 7 from the chapel of Goff
Funeral Home in Monterey, TN, with burial in Mayland Cemetery.
The Rev. Kevin Phillips officiated.
Mrs. Simmons was born Feb. 25, 1913, in Silver Point, TN, the
daughter of Ed and Polly Ann Neal Ford.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her son, Bill Simmons of Monterey; sisters,
Agnes Stewart of Burton, MI, Emma Snider of Rock Island, TN,
and Ruth Whittaker of Monterey; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild;
and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Simmons; and
a daughter, Louise Chaffin.
Goff Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
DANNY RAY GIBSON
Danny Ray Gibson, 42, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 15, 2000. The family received friends Dec. 18
at the Chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home. Cremation followed.
Mr. Gibson was born Feb. 19, 1958, in Geneva, AL, son of Jerd
and Irene Trim Gibson. He was a carpenter and of Protestant faith.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Cristy
Gibson of Coffee Springs, AL; friend and companion Rhonda Jones
of Crossville; four stepchildren Kendra Helm, Misty Jones, Tim
Jones and Tyson Jones; and five grandchildren, Clarissa Helm,
Savannah Jones, Bridget Gibson, Brooklyn Gibson and Megan Gibson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LESTER JAMES HAMBY
Lester James Hamby, 72, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 29, 2000. Funeral services were Dec. 30 in the
chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. J.T. Davis officiating.
Graveside committal was Dec. 31 at Davis Cemetery, with Bro.
J.T. Davis officiating.
Mr. Hamby was born April 22, 1928 in Cumberland County, the son
of Horace Sr. and Cordia Justice Hamby.
He was a foreman for Empire Springs Tool & Die Co.
Survivors include his daughter, Terry Stone of Crossville; son,
Phillip Hughes of Spencer, TN; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
and sister, Faye Lee of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Loella Wyatt; sister, Patsy
Lowe; and brother Horace Hamby Jr.
Pallbearers were Dana Hughes, Shane Dick, Rodney Wellman, Brian
Dick, B.J. Dick and Shane Lowe.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ROBERT BRUCE HAMBY
Robert Bruce Hamby, 61, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 30, 2000. Funeral services were Jan. 2, 2001
in the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home with burial in Bat Town
Cemetery. The Rev. Gary Henson officiated.
Mr. Hamby was born Sept. 28, 1939 in Cumberland County, the son
of James Lawrence and Jessie Margaret Redwine Hamby.
Survivors include his brothers, Jim Hamby of Crossville and Cliff
Hamby of Grandview, TN.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LAURA BELLE HASSLER
Laura Belle Hassler, 75, of
Crossville, passed away Dec. 29, 2000. Funeral services were
Dec. 31 in the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial at
Haley's Grove Cemetery. Sister Ruth Lawson and Bro. Ricky Graves
officiated.
Mrs. Hassler was born Oct. 27, 1925 in Cumberland County, the
daughter of John David and Verdie Garrison Edwards.
She was a factory worker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Opal Holloway of Crab Orchard
and Debbie Edwards of Battle Creek, MI; son, Danny Hassler of
Crossville; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and
sister, Naomie Pugh of Crab Orchard.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Eugene Edwards;
and sisters, Gladys Stone and Agnes McDaniel.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
INEZ MARTIN
Inez Martin, 65, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 30, 2000. Funeral services were held Jan. 2,
2001 from the Chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home with burial in Crossville
City Cemetery. The Rev. Arthur Smith and Bro. Jack Daniels officiated,
with special music by Reba Russell.
Mrs. Martin was born Sept. 26, 1935, in Union City, TN, the daughter
of Luther and Ethel Mae Archie Farley. She was a housewife and
member of the Church of God.
Survivors include sisters, Peggy Henry of Sparta, TN, and Dorothy
Barnes of Crossville. She was preceded in death by her parents
and her husband, William Max Martin.
Pallbearers were Mark Allred, Donathan Barnes, Andy Henry, Jerry
Farley, Steven Henry, Frank Gamble, Paul Farley and Dow Netherton.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
RANDY WAYNE YOUNG
Randy Wayne Young, 31, of Ringgold,
GA, formerly of Crossville, passed away Dec. 25, 2000. Funeral
services were Dec. 29 in the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home with
burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Vern Daugherty officiated.
Mr. Young was born Feb. 8, 1969 in Hamilton County, TN, the son
of George Dean and Stella Wallace Young.
He worked for a pest-control company and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his daughter, Ashley Young; son, Nathan Young;
sisters, Marlena Jane Young of Columbia City, TN, and Julie Vaden
of Crossville; brothers, Charles Young and Sheldon Young, both
of Crossville, and Dean Young of Nashville, TN; and stepmother,
Pauline Hamby of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Aaron Young.
Pallbearers were Steve Vaden, Jim Mallard, Mike Porter, Dean
Young, Ron Swafford and Greg Adkins.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
HOLLIS WALKER
Hollis Walker, 69, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 1, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
4 at Crossville Memorial Chapel, with Bradley Hatfield and Grover
Atkins officiating.
Mr. Walker was born Sept. 15, 1931 in Overton County, TN, the
son of Ike and Norma Walker.
He worked as a carpet installer.
Survivors include his sons, Jerry Wayne and Richard Lynn Walker,
both of Crossville; sisters, Lena Walker of Nashville, TN, and
Thelma Jean Carter of Battle Creek, MI; brothers, Haskel Walker
of Grimsley, TN, and James Walker of Rinnie; granddaughters,
Amanda and Samantha Walker, Memory Tabor and Rebecca Cox, all
of Crossville; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas Tabor and Brooklyn
Cox, both of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen Lowe Walker;
and brothers, Claude and Thurston Walker.
Pallbearers were Roger Keyes, Ray Bowman, Bill Agee, Ronnie Brent,
J.B. Creason, J.D. Rector, Butch Stapleton and Jo Lowe.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ANNA MARIE DODSON
Anna Marie Dodson, 66, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 25, 2000. Funeral services were Dec. 28 in the
chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home with burial in Crossville City
Cemetery. Bro. Royce Farris officiated with special music by
Dan Farris, Carol Marr, Doris Smith and Ralph England.
Mrs. Dodson was born March 30, 1934 in Bledsoe County, TN, the
daughter of James and Cleasy Hall Sullivan.
She was a clerk at Kmart and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Earl Dodson of Crossville, daughters,
Sandra Sherrill and Peggy Payne, both of Crossville; four grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren; brother, Harold Sullivan of Cleveland,
TN; and sisters, Thelma Miller and Nell Morgan, both of Pikeville,
TN.
She was preceded in death by four children, Earl Jr., Jerry Lynn,
Judy and Carolyn Dodson; and three brothers, Buford, Connard
and Howard Sullivan.
Pallbearers were Steve Sherrill, Steven Payne, J.D. Sullivan,
Jeff Dodson, Tom Melton and John Hinds.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JEROME PAUL LEWIS
Jerome Paul Lewis, 64, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 31, 2000. Visitation services were Jan. 2, 2001
at the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Junior
Pugh and Dwayne Wagner officiating. Burial services are today,
Jan. 3, at 2 p.m. in the Anderson Cemetery.
Mr. Lewis was born July 7, 1936 in Burlington, MI, the son of
Everett Finley and Dora Jane Lewis.
He was a deputy sheriff with the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department.
Survivors include his wife, Alene Lewis of Crossville; sons,
Michael and Stanley Lewis, both of Battle Creek, MI, and Jerome
Lewis and John Albert Weiler, both of Crossville; daughters,
Rebecca Jane Patton, Michelle Bost and Eleashea Curry, all of
Crossville, and Stephanie Cunningham and Kathy Stevens, both
of Bristol, TN; many foster children; 31 grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Laura Ann
Hinton; and son, John Allen Lewis.
Pallbearers were Bill Maynard, Raymond Maynard, Paul Presley,
Bud Presley, Ron Wagner and Paul Wagner.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home helped in scheduling the arrangements.
JEFFREY D. McKINNEY
Jeffrey D. McKinney, 35, of
Crossville, passed away Dec. 28, 2000. Funeral services were
Jan. 1, 2001 at Crossville Memorial Chapel, with Gerald Tapp
officiating.
Mr. McKinney was born Aug. 5, 1965 in Bridgeton, NJ, the son
of Frank and Frances McKinney of Crossville.
He was a mason with Acme Block and Brick.
Survivors include his parents; brother, Timothy McKinney of Virginia;
and half-brothers, Giles F. and Gary Wayne McKinney, both of
Virginia.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas McKinney.
Pallbearers were Jamie Roysdon, John Hale, Greg Swallows, David
Roysdon, Walter Myles and Raymond Sherrill.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
CLYDE MEDFORD
Clyde Medford, 75, of Fairfield
Glade, passed away Dec. 31, 2000. Memorial services will be at
1 p.m. Jan. 6, 2001 at St. Raphael's Episcopal Church in Crossville.
Mr. Medford was born April 7, 1925 in Sewanee, TN.
After he graduated from St. Andrew's Episcopal Prep School, he
served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps until 1945. He then
earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Vanderbilt University
and worked for Union Carbide Corp. for 38 years. After retiring
to Fairfield Glade, Mr. Medford served as president of the Fairfield
Glade Rotary Club, chairman of the board of trustees of St. Andrew's
Episcopal Prep School, and he was an active member of St. Raphael's
Episcopal Church. He enjoyed flying, playing tennis and traveling.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elsie; brother, Roger
Medford; daughters, Linda Wagner and Marcia Medford; grandsons,
Kurt and Mark Wagner.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations by made
to Hospice of Cumberland County, St. Raphael's Episcopal Church
or St. Andrew's Episcopal Prep School.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ROBERT WAYNE PARKS
Robert Wayne Parks, 42, of Sparta,
TN, passed away Dec. 30, 2000. Funeral services were Jan. 2,
2001 at Hunter Funeral Home with burial in the Smith Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. Parks was born July 16, 1958 in Crossville, the son of Wilma
Brady of Adairdville, KY, and Willard ÒSunnyÓ Parks
of Pleasant Hill.
Survivors include his daughters, Sandra Rose and Wanda Gail Parks,
both of Sparta; his parents; sisters, Sandra Frazier and Gail
Meadows, both of Sparta, Brenda Scott of Olmstead, KY, Donna
Ogo of Prescott, AZ, and Marlene Carter of Russellville, KY;
brothers, David Parks of Crossville and Malcom Parks of Adairdville;
22 nieces and nephews; and 14 great-nieces and -nephews.
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
EARL J. SEYMORE
Earl J. Seymore, 67, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 29, 2000. Services were Jan. 1, 2001 at Crossville
Memorial Funeral Home, with Harold Kuebler officiating.
Mr. Seymore was born March 30, 1933 in Washington County, VA.
He was a steel worker and served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Alice D. Seymore of Crossville; daughters,
Linda Piezza of Allen Park, MI, Sheryl Piercekom of South Lyon,
MI, and Kathy Magley of Michigan City, IN; step-daughters, Kathy
R. Giordano of Milford, OH, and Linda C. Waters of Holly, MI;
step-daughter-in-law, Kim Klimkowski of Daytona Beach, FL; sister,
Ann Atkinson of Canton, MI; and 13 grandchildren.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WAYNE EDWARD SHERRILL
Wayne Edward Sherrill, 56, of
Crossville, passed away Dec. 26, 2000. Services were Dec. 28
at the Crossville City Cemetery, with the Rev. Russell Honeycutt
officiating.
Mr. Sherrill was born Oct. 4, 1944 in Cumberland County, the
son of Odie and Dora Baker Sherrill.
He was the medical imaging director for Cumberland Medical Center,
and was of the Baptist faith. He also served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Keitha
Sherrill of Marshall, NC; and step-grandson, Dalton Friel of
Marshall.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Willa June Jenkins Sherrill.
Pallbearers were Steve Hamby, Charlie Seiber, Rick Seiber, Gene
Garrett, Darrin Boring, Kenneth Young, Sam Looper and Ralph Jenkins.
The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer
Society.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WILLARD VAUGHN SR.
Willard Vaughn Sr., 78, of Cookeville,
TN, passed away Dec. 29, 2000. Funeral services were Dec. 31
at the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home, with Bro. Ronnie Cobb
officiating.
Mr. Vaughn was born June 29, 1922 in Putnam County, TN, the son
of Robert Henry and Pansy Ethel Vaughn.
He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Pippin
Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Jewel Vaughn, of Cookeville; son
and daughter-in-law, Willard Jr. and Miriam Vaughn of Cookeville;
stepson and wife, Kenneth and Norma Bryant of Cookeville; granddaughters
and their husbands, Julie and Maben Thompson of Crossville, and
Molly and Sammy Tallent of Cookeville; grandson and his wife,
Danny and Angie Vaughn of Cookeville; great-granddaughters, Mercedes
Vaughn of Cookeville and Jordan Thompson of Crossville; and great-grandsons,
Tanner Vaughn of Cookeville, and Cameron Thompson of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Florene Vaughn; his
parents; sister, Fannie Louise Rich; and brothers, Luther L.
and Fred Alvin Vaughn.
Pallbearers were Sammy Tallent, Danny Garrett, Ronnie Mayberry,
Scott McCanless, Randall Swallows and Maben Thompson.
Whitson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ELEANOR MARGARET SOLCH
Eleanor Margaret Solch, 80,
of Crossville, passed away Dec. 27, 2000. A prayer service was
conducted Dec. 28 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral
Home, with Father Gregory Boisvert officiating.
Mrs. Solch was born Aug. 22, 1920, in Astoria, NY, the daughter
of Fred and Josephine Edwards.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Michael Solch of Crossville; son,
Roy Solch of New York; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Nella
Solch of New York; two grandchildren, Robert and Eleanor Solch;
and one great-grandchild, Jade Solch.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Josephine
Edwards.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
DEAN PAUL STEPEK
Dean Paul Stepek, 75, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 25, 2000. A prayer service was conducted Dec.
28 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with
Jeff Monday officiating.
Mr. Stepek was born May 1, 1925, in Detroit, MI, the son of Walter
and Mabel Stepek.
He was self-employed in pet grooming and flower shop businesses
in Garden City, MI, for 30 years and was also employed by Sealtest
Co. for 25 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Stepek of Crossville; sons,
Terry Paul Stepek of Royal Oak, MI, and Jeffrey Mark Stepek of
Crossville; sister, Naudean McGraw of Garden City; and half-sister,
Mauvis Meyers of Royal Oak.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mabel Stepek.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
