Goldie M. Edwards
Sept. 25, 1933 - March 26, 2002
Goldie Mae Edwards, 68, of Crossville, passed away March 26, 2002. A memorial service was held March 30 in the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Alan Grindstaff officiating.
Mrs. Edwards was born Sept. 25, 1933, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Jessie and Verdie Bilbrey Rich.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Survivors include her husband, Arthur W. "Junior" Edwards of Crossville; sons, Arthur Allen "Shorty" Edwards and Kevin Edwards, both of Crossville; daughters, Connie Edwards and Karen Collins, both of Crossville, Sandy Blankenship of Knoxville, Carolyn Williams of Sheffield Lake, OH, and Brenda Anderson of North Ridgeville, OH; sister, Jean Napier of Chillicothe, OH; brothers, Charles Rich and William Rich, both of Oklahoma, and Junior Rich and James Rich, both of Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Nannie Bell Rich and Pansy Lee Rich.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Josie Hoskins
Nov. 23, 1932 - March 27, 2002
Josie Hoskins, 69, of Crossville, passed away March 27, 2002. Funeral services were conducted March 30 at Creech Funeral Home, with burial in Green Cemetery, Bell County, TN. Bro. Jeffrey Coleman officiated.
Mrs. Hoskins was born Nov. 23, 1932, in Pineville, KY, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Sarah Alice Hoskins Thompson.
She was a factory worker for St. Mary's Cotton Mill, and a member of World Lighthouse Church.
Survivors include her husband, Martin Hoskins of Crossville; daughters, Sharon Sue Compson and Rosie Bolinger, both of Crossville, Sis Cubbison of Monroe, NC, Diane Bailey and Sarah McGhee, both of Lafollette, TN, and Erma Elliott of Lake City, TN; sons, Marty Hoskins of Lafollette, and Doyle Hoskins, Clay Hoskins, Monroe Hoskins and Jeff Hoskins, all of Crossville; sister, Sarah Howard of Middlesboro, KY; and brother, Willie Thompson of Lafollette.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Randolph.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.

Lois C. Krapf
Feb. 5, 1919 - March 27, 2002
Lois C. Krapf, 83, of Pleasant Hill, passed away March 27, 2002. No services are planned.
Mrs. Krapf was born Feb. 5, 1919, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Homer P. and Josephine Augusta Munk Cooper.
She was a charter member of Tennessee Valley Unitarian Church in Knoxville, and was a member of Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church for the past 12 years. She was a member of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill - Tennessee, the International Association of Round Dance Teachers Inc., the Lloyd Shaw (dance) Foundation, ACLU, Planned Parenthood and other organizations.
Since moving to Pleasant Hill in 1994, she and her husband taught traditional square and contra dancing in the Uplands Retirement Village.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Krapf; sons and daughter-in-law, Peter Krapf of Oak Ridge, TN, and Bruce and Janet Krapf of Murfreesboro, TN; daughter, Fay Krapf of Raleigh, NC; and five grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill - Tennessee, 5410 Homberg Dr., Suite 4, Knoxville, TN 37919; or to other such organizations of the donor's choice.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Dolores E. Lumpuy
Sept. 14, 1926 - March 24, 2002
Dolores Elsa Lumpuy, 75, of Crossville, passed away March 24, 2002. Private funeral services were held, with burial in Heritage Academy Cemetery.
Mrs. Lumpuy was born Sept. 14, 1926, in Rodas, Cuba, the daughter of Rafael and Josefina Lois Espinosa.
She was a restaurant cook.
Survivors include her husband, Waldo Lumpuy of Crossville; children, Maria Guadalupe Echemendia of Deer Lodge, TN, Dr. Osvaldo Jose Lumpuy of Boone, NC, and Anna Maria Lumpuy of Crossville; siblings, Jesus Denis Espinosa and Maria Cora Regojo, both of Union City, NJ, Mike Espinosa, Jose Hector Espinosa and Felicita Espinosa, all of Miami, FL, and Ada Espinosa, Antonio Eneida Espinosa, Isabel Espinosa and Silvia Espinosa, all of Cuba; grandchildren, Desiree Nicole Lumpuy of Miami, FL, Devin Michael Lumpuy of Boone, NC, Derek Jon Lumpuy of Wilkesboro, NC, Ryan Christopher Lumpuy of Wilmington, NC, and Samuel Kevin Echemendia of Crossville; and great-grandson, Brandon Cameron San Juan of Miami, FL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rafael and Josefina Lois Espinosa.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Richard C. McClain
July 30, 1932 - March 27, 2002
Richard Clyde McClain, 69, of Crossville, passed away March 27, 2002.
Mr. McClain was born July 30, 1932, in Lima, OH, the son of Walter Berlin and Tracy Van Pelt McClain.
He was a warehouseman for Nakano, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Charlene Holley Sprester McClain of Crossville; sons, Walter Richard McClain of Crossville and Darrel McClain of St. Marys, GA; daughters, Linda Botchlett of Houston, TX, Charlene Baynard of Franklin, VA, Phyllis Wreede and Sylvia Wireman, both of Lima, OH, and Michelle McClain of Bedford Hills, NY; stepchildren, Kelley Williams of Kane, PA, Helen Coleman of Casper, WY, and Patrick N. Coleman of Ireland; brother, William McClain of Alaska; sisters, Donna Lotz and Mary Lou Dershem of Lima, OH; 32 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his stepson, John T. Coleman; and daughter of Sylvia Wireman.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lillian L. Hayes
Sept. 6, 1917 - March 26, 2002
Lillian Lucille Hayes, 84, of the Grassy Cove community, Crossville, passed away March 26, 2002. Funeral services were conducted March 29 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Methodist Church Cemetery. Bro. Mike Kerley officiated.
Mrs. Hayes was born Sept. 6, 1917, in Ozone, TN, the daughter of Benjamin and Naomi Dyal Loden.
She was a homemaker, and of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Dorothy Monroe of Athens, TN, Jane Beck of Kentucky, Nettie Mae Price of Sparta, TN and Rita Hill of Mesa, AZ; sons and daughter-in-law, Les and Sue Hayes, Ferlin Hayes and Junior Hayes, all of Crossville, Dennis Hayes of North Carolina, and Bennie Hayes of Creston, IL; brothers, Dean Loden and Howard Loden, both of Crossville, Buster Loden of Jamestown, TN, and Clifford Loden of South Carolina; sisters, Pauline Wilson of Crossville and Ellen Bilbrey of Georgia; and 20 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Hayes Sr.; sons, Ernie Hayes, Lynn Hayes and Luther Roy Hayes; and daughters, Martha Ann Hayes and Lora Jean Hayes.
Pallbearers were Gary Owens, Robert Hayes, Larry Hayes, Tommy Breeden, Billy Wilson and Jimmy Kemmer.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

William E. Mayberry Jr.
Feb. 24, 1922 - April 1, 2002
William "Bill" Eston Mayberry Jr., 80, of Crossville, passed away April 1, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted today (Wednesday) at 3 p.m. at Crossville First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Carleton Thackston and the Rev. Carolyn Bingham officiating. Interment will be in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Visitation will be this afternoon from 1 to 3 at the church.
Mr. Mayberry was born Feb. 24, 1922, the son of W. Eston and Lora Suttle Mayberry, delivered by Dr. Mae Wharton.
He spent his childhood in Sparta, TN, moved to Crossville, and graduated from Cumberland County High School. His education at the University of Tennessee was interrupted by World War II. A second lieutenant in the infantry, 42nd Rainbow Division, in the Battle of the Bulge, he took over as his captain fell and led the H Company of the 222nd Regiment. He was then promoted to captain. He was one of the first 15 American soldiers to enter Dachau Camp in Germany.
He graduated from UT in 1947 and returned to work in the family furniture business in Crossville. Active in many civic organizations, he was elected mayor of Crossville in 1950 at age 28. As a reservist, he served in the Korean War for 11 months, returning home in 1953. His civic activities included the following board chairmanships: Uplands Cumberland Medical Center, Uplands Retirement Home, Cumberland County UT Alumni Association, UT Development Board and the local chapter of the American Red Cross. He was instrumental in the formation of the original United Fund of Cumberland County.
He served on the Industrial Development Board and the airport committee for 40 years. He also served two additional terms on city council, three years as chairman of the Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce, and was on the Regional Planning Commission for many years.
A dedicated Christian and a member of Crossville First United Methodist Church for 65 years, he taught youth and most recently was active in teaching adults. In the local church, he served as chairman of the administrative board, served on building committees, and held many other offices through the years. He was active in the Cookeville District as chairman of District Council of Ministries, was a lay leader and chaired district laity activities. In the Tennessee Conference, he was on the camping committee, the board of Conference Council of Ministries, the Bishops Advisory Committee, Conference Board of Equitable Compensation and was a lay delegate to the conference for many years.
He owned and operated W.E. Mayberry and Son Furniture and Jewelry Store on Main Street, and opened the first Dollar General Store in Crossville. He formally retired in 1990, but was constantly available to help the family business in any way. He was active not only in his church and community, but also in several retail furniture organizations.
A concerned and supportive husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, his character and personality reflected his Christian faith and gentlemanly ideals.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Sally Hill Mayberry; children, William E. III and Judy Clendonon Mayberry, Steve and Susan Mayberry Smartt, James and Vicky Watson Mayberry; foster daughter, Louise Kemmer Newkirk; grandchildren, Allyson Mayberry Lewis, William Eston Mayberry IV, Kathryn Mayberry, Stephanie Smartt, Stuart Smartt, Nicholas Mayberry, Leslie Mayberry, Josh Mayberry and Andrew Mayberry; and great-grandchildren, Sarah Lewis and Gracie Lewis.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Norine Beasley
Oct. 19, 1909 - April 2, 2002
Norine Beasley, 92, of Franklin, TN, passed away April 2, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted today (Friday) at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Franklin, with the Rev. Robert Lewis and Stuart Nunnally officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Visitation will be today at the church for one hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Beasley was born Oct. 19, 1909, in Williamson County, TN, the daughter of Lawrence Walter and Martha Forehand Hussey.
She was a retired teacher after 15 years with Williamson County Schools and 11 years at Battle Ground Academy. She was a Cub Scout leader, and a volunteer for the Tuberculosis Association and the March of Dimes. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club for many years, and was an active member of the Wesleyan Service Guild. She was a member of Franklin First United Methodist Church and the Daly Thompson Sunday school class.
Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Hiram Beasley of Franklin; sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. James H. Jr. and Danielle Beasley of Crossville, and Larry and Kitty Beasley of Hartselle, AL; grandchildren, Laura Beasley Lockett, Jennifer Beasley, Trey Beasley and Tom Beasley; and great-grandchildren, Sarah Lockett and Clay Lockett.
Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Daly Thompson Sunday school class.
Memorials may be made to Franklin First United Methodist Church.
Information furnished courtesy of Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin.

Rebecca M. Brady
March 20, 2002 - March 20, 2002
Rebecca Marie Brady, infant, passed away March 20, 2002. Graveside services were conducted March 22 at Crossville City Cemetery, with John Hollingsworth officiating.
Rebecca was born March 20, 2002, in Crossville.
Survivors include her parents, James Allen and Bobbie Jo Major Brady; brother, James Tyler Brady; paternal grandparents, Carl and Joanna Brady of Crossville; maternal grandparents, Clifford and Barbara Smith of Pikeville; great-grandmothers, Edna Brady and Edna Pruitt, both of Crossville; and aunts and uncles, Jonathan and Kelly Norris, and Dixie Neely, all of Crossville, and Mae Smith, Arrie Smith and Freddy Major, all of Pikeville.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Georgia L. Lawson
March 13, 1941 - March 30, 2002
Georgia Lynn Lawson, 61, of Crossville, passed away March 27, 2002. Funeral services were conducted March 30 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Smith Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Paul Lee and Bro. Mitch Myers officiated.
Mrs. Lawson was born March 13, 1941, in Cumberland County, the daughter of A.P. and Josephine Parks Rogers.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Dorton Christian Assembly.
Survivors include her husband, Osie Lawson of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Connie Lawson of Crossville; daughters and son-in-law, Connie Lawson, and Terry and Ricky Williams, all of Crossville; godchild, Lois Powell of Crossville; sister, Marie Smith of Crossville; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, A.P. and Josephine Rogers; and daughter, JoAnn Lawson.
Pallbearers were Junior Lawson, Chris Lawson, Marvin Waldo, Travis Waldo, Richard Powell, Darrel Parks, R.G. Cravens and Lester Sherrill.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Miriam C. Pugh
June 25, 1939 - March 31, 2002
Miriam Cora Pugh, 62, of Crossville, passed away in her home Easter Sunday, March 31, 2002.
Left to continue her memory with hearts full of love are her daughters, Sheryl Lyn Kilgore of Crossville and Kelly Jo Birmingham of Smithville; son-in-law, Eric Carl Birmingham; grandchildren, Bobby Glenn Kilgore II, Erica Lyn Birmingham and Jonathan Caleb Birmingham; dearest friend and companion, Junior Dixon of Crossville; siblings, Darrow Delphus Brundage of Marblehead, OH, Johnny Smith Brundage of Port Clinton, OH, and Virginia Ilene Wright of New Concord, OH; closest friend, Teresa Lee; and countless other friends who will never forget her smile or laugh - for all those who met her fell instantly in love with her fast spirit and witty personality.
For those who knew her, remember: "God never closes a door without opening a window." For those who knew her best, remember: "This, too, shall pass ..."
The preceding obituary includes additional information paid for by the family.

Richard J. Springer
May 23, 1919 - March 31, 2002
Richard John Springer, 82, of Fairfield Glade, passed away March 31, 2002. A memorial service was held April 3 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with Mark Fredricks officiating.
Mr. Springer was born May 23, 1919, in Seattle, WA, the son of Harrison Morton and Mary Alethea Patchin Springer.
He was a salesman, and a veteran of the U.S. Army and Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Edwards Springer; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Rita Springer of Hughesville, MD; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Thomas Kinney of Tucson, AZ; sisters, Jane Hatcher Daly of Sarasota, FL, and Barbara Smith of Chula Vista, CA; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison Morton Springer and Mary Alethea Patchin Springer.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Ruth L. Anderson
July 2, 1914 - March 28, 2002
Ruth Lillian Anderson, 87, of Crossville, passed away March 28, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 1 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Neverfail Cemetery. Bro. Buford Kelly and the Rev. Bratton Tucker officiated, with special music by the Pomona United Methodist Church Singers.
Ms. Anderson was born July 2, 1914, in Dorothy, WV, the daughter of James and Grace Dickens Honaker.
She was a member of Pomona United Methodist Church and the American Legion, and was a World War II Army Air Corp veteran.
Survivors include her brother, Herb Honaker of Crossville; half brothers, Jerry Honaker of Whitesville, WV, Harry Honaker of Ameagle, WV, and Johnny Honaker of Ohio; sisters, Pat Drake of Grand Junction, CO, Mary Lawrence of Talladega, AL, and Garnet Davensbaugh of Florence, KY; and grandchild, Jim Thomas of Grand Junction, CO.
Pallbearers were J.H. Graham Jr., Frank Gilbert, Frank Geraci, Charles Loveday, Mario Gambaccine and Dick Gould.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Paul E. Conley
June 20, 1936 - April 2, 2002
Paul E. Conley, 65, of Crossville, passed away April 2, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 4 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Woody Cemetery. Kenneth Young officiated.
Mr. Conley was born June 20, 1936, in Jacksboro, TN, the son of William and Abbie Whittaker Conley.
He was a truck driver, and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and the Army National Guard.
Survivors include his wife, Julie Bilbrey Conley; children, Randall Conley, Brenda Beaty, Billy Conley and Gary Conley; stepchildren, Bob Bilbrey, Roy Bilbrey, Ruby Delk and Buford Bilbrey; sisters, Christene Rector of Crossvile and Ruby King of Erlanger, KY; eight grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Conley; sisters, Faye Conley and Louise Bearden; and grandson, Billy Ray Conley Jr.
Pallbearers were Keith Beaty, Randy Conley and Roy Brookhart.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Hazel I. Ervin
Oct. 19, 1917 - March 31, 2002
Hazel Inez Ervin, 84, of Crossville, passed away March 31, 2002. A time of remembrance was held April 2 at the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ervin was born Oct. 19, 1917, in Marion County, AL, the daughter of John Lemuel and Sarah Hyde Newman.
She was a registered nurse, and a member of the United Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Conley Dykes, and Diane and Tad Parvin, all of Crossville, and Joan Conner of Memphis, TN; brother, Jack Newman of Saltillo, MS; granddaughters, Laura Dykes, Paige Parvin and Susan Conner; and great-grandson, Tucker Roe Parvin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Paul A. Ervin Jr.; and brothers, William Newman and Lenard Newman.
The family requests that memorials be made to the charity of donor's choice.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Grace E. Hannewald
Nov. 20, 1912 - March 29, 2002
Grace Elizabeth Hannewald, 89, of Cumberland County, passed away March 29, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 1 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Crossville, with the Rev. Ken Allen and the Rev. Merlin Sepmeyer officiating. Burial was April 3 in Lenawce Hills Memorial Garden in Adrian, MI.
Mrs. Hannewald was born Nov. 20, 1912, in Wood County, OH, the daughter of Oliver and Bessie May Miller Brown.
She was a founding member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her sons, Gerald Hannewald of Waterville, OH, and Duane Hanson of Joelton, TN; daughter, Barbara Brown of Crossville; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Hannewald; son, Neil Hannewald; and grandson, Donovan Hanson.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Sylvia E. Lehto
April 27, 1914 - March 28, 2002
Sylvia E. Lehto, 87, of Crossville, passed away March 28, 2002. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 27 at 11 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Kenneth Cole will officiate.
Mrs. Lehto was born April 27, 1914, in Lawrenceburg, TN, the daughter of George W. and Mary Ellen Jones Martin.
She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Survivors include her husband, Edwin K. Lehto of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Donna Lehto of Northfield, OH, and Lanny and Felda Lehto of Falls Church, VA; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Hood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Harriet L. Myers
June 17, 1920 - March 30, 2002
Harriet Louise "Lue" Myers, 81, of Taft, CA, passed away March 30, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 2 at Erickson & Brown Funeral Home in Taft, with burial in New Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Myers was born June 17, 1920, in Newton, IA, the daughter of Julia Whited and Lewis Kono.
She was the owner and operator of a market and deli.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, John and Lisa Myers of Bakersfield, CA; daughter, Lori Myers of Taft, CA; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Myers, who passed away in April, 1999; stepmother, Juanita Carlock; brother, Ralph Kono; and sister, Janet Kahna.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the local arrangements.

Arzo W. Potter
Aug. 24, 1928 - April 3, 2002
Arzo William Potter, 73, of Crab Orchard, passed away April 3, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 5 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. Bro. Larry E. Potter officiated.
Mr. Potter was born Aug. 24, 1928, in Cumberland County, the son of Alec and Gertie Nealon Potter.
He was a stone worker, and a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Hamby Potter of Crab Orchard; daughters, Linda Leach, Anita Findley and Donna Copeland, all of Crossville; sons, Larry Potter, Mike Potter and Jeff Potter, all of Crossville; sister, Alma Redwine of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alec and Gertie Potter; daughter, Karen Potter; grandson, Jeffrey Dean Potter Jr.; brother, Haskell Potter; and sister, Hazel Potter.
Pallbearers were Joshua Leach, Jeremy Leach, Bryan Findley, James Davis, Bobby G. Barnes, Erica Howard, Robbie Robbins, Kevin Potter, Scotty Davis and Keana Haney.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Corby Sherwood
Nov. 27, 1914 - April 5, 2002
Corby Sherwood, 87, of Crossville, passed away April 5, 2002. No services are planned at this time.
Ms. Sherwood was born Nov. 27, 1914, in Pikeville, KY, the daughter of Will and Draxie Blair Sherwood.
She was a business woman, involved in the furniture business.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Bobby and John Lambert of Crossville; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Robbin and Scott Griffin of Crossville; grandson, Hoby Young; great-grandchildren, Christopher Young, Amanda Young, Ashley Young, Brent Griffin and Brandon Griffin; and great-great-granddaughter, Kailee Young.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Draxie Sherwood.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Lula Mae Simmons
Dec. 31, 1910 - March 28, 2002
Lula Mae Simmons, 91, of Crossville, passed away March 28, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 2 at Crossville First United Methodist Church, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Carleton Thackston officiated.
Mrs. Simmons was born Dec. 31, 1910, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Leonard and Neely Hayes Potter.
She was a teacher, and a member of Crossville First United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include her sons, Sam Simmons of Boston, MA, and Joe Simmons of Atlanta, GA; and grandson, James Simmons of Boston.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Annie Garrett; and brothers, Lawrence Potter and Link Potter.
Pallbearers were Lynn Garrett, Mike Neal, Ted Welch, Bill Boston, Harold Marlow, Tom Cole, Dustin Welch and O.J. Welch.
The family requests that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund or Cumberland Medical Center Subacute Ward.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Rosalie A. Thomas
Jan. 16, 1929 - March 26, 2002
Rosalie Anna Thomas, 73, of Crossville, passed away March 26, 2002. Funeral services were conducted March 28 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Thomas Family Cemetery in Bledsoe County, TN. Bro. Joe Pruett officiated.
Ms. Thomas was born Jan. 16, 1929, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of Walter and Emma Irene Murphy Gonce.
She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.
Survivors include her son, Bill Thomas of Crossville; brother-in-law, Elsie Thomas of Pennsylvania; sister-in-law, Charles Thomas of St. Petersburg, FL; and nieces, Michelle Thomas and Carol Thomas, both of Baltimore, MD.
Pallbearers were John Turner, Johnny Rector, Haskel Jones, Earl Kirby, Junior Lawson and Victor Whitehead.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Herbert V. Wilson
Jan. 10, 1917 - March 31, 2002
Herbert Victor Wilson, 85, of Crab Orchard, passed away March 31, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 2 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Robert Melton officiated.
Mr. Wilson was born Jan. 10, 1917, in Cumberland County, the son of Joe H. and Emily Theodora Vickery Wilson.
He was a factory worker for Chrysler Corp., and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Dave and Helen Wilson of Crab Orchard; sisters, Dorthy "Dot" McNeal of Madonna, OH, and Lillie Harrison of Crossville; grandsons and granddaughter-in-law, David and Rachel Wilson, and Daniel Wilson, all of Crossville; granddaughter, Allison Wilson of Crossville; and great-grandchildren, Clay Wilson, Ashley Wilson, Calvin Wilson and Bethany Wilson.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Ollie Avo Denton Wilson; parents, Joe and Theodora Wilson; brothers, Clay Wilson, Elmo Wilson, Roy Wilson, Clyde Wilson and Reed Wilson; and sisters, Althea Hamby and Jean Campbell.
Pallbearers were Rhody Cox, Kenneth Barnett, Keith Barnett, Jackie Tollett, John Hamby and Wayne Wilson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

James A. Farris
June 19, 1922 - April 2, 2002
James Andrew Farris, 79, of Crossville, passed away April 2, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Delmer McCowan officiating.
Mr. Farris was born June 19, 1922, in Braggadosha, MO, the son of Claude and Lucy Lena Davidson Farris.
He was a factory worker, and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Treasa and Clyde Adkins of Crossville; grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Rick and Amy Adkins, Jerry and Sue Adkins, Mike and Tosha Adkins and Marc Adkins, all of Crossville; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his foster parents, Toby and Mattie Rogers.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Rebecca M. Hensley
Aug. 20, 1984 - March 30, 2002
Rebecca "Becca" Michelle Hensley, 17, of Crossville, passed away March 30, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 2 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Pastor Johnny Goldstone and Pastor Mike Reagan officiated, with special music by Joey Smith, Randall Jackson and Rebecca Foster.
Rebecca was born Aug. 20, 1984, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Steven Ray Hensley and Lois Ann Massengill.
She was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. She had graduated from Cumberland County High School early with high honors and was attending Roane State Community College. She was a member of the Beta Club and the French Club, and was nominated for Who's Who Among American High School Students.
Survivors include her father and stepmother, Steve and Dot Hensley of Crossville; mother and stepfather, Lois and Dwayne Massengill of Crossville; grandparents, Ray and Lana Hensley, and Bill and Lela Griffith, all of Crossville, and the Rev. Joe W. Britton of Lancing, TN; brothers, David Neal, Steve Hensley, Joe Hensley and Travis Massengill; best friend and "sister," Brooke England of Crossville; niece and nephew, Kendria and Tyler Neal of Crossville; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins; and special friends, Bob, Bertha and Brent England of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Brandon Phillips, Jason Goss, Travis Worley, Dustin Hensley, Josh Davenport, Keith Griffith and Brent England.
Memorial donations may be made to the Becca Hensley Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of First National Bank of the Cumberlands.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Miriam C. Pugh
June 25, 1939 - March 31, 2002
Miriam Cora Pugh, 62, of Crossville, passed away March 31, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 2 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Gary and Archie Howard officiated.
Ms. Pugh was born June 25, 1939, in Berlin Heights, OH, the daughter of John Stephen and Marjorie May Smith Brundage.
She was a beautician.
Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl Kilgore of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly Jo and Eric Carl Birmingham of Smithville, TN; sister, Virginia Ilene Wright of Ohio; brothers, Darrow Delphus of Marble Head, OH, and Johnnie Smith of Freeman, OH; special friend, Jr. Dixon of Crossville; and special friends, Ed and Teresa Lee of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Stephen and Marjorie May Brundage; and sister, Marjorett Eleanor Blue.
Pallbearers are Kevin Hinch, Ed Lee, Eric Birmingham, Ross Dixon, Donnie Dixon and Brian Dishman. Honorary pallbearer was Bobby Kilgore.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary A. Hayes
March 18, 1913 - April 7, 2002
Mary Avis Hayes, 89, of Crossville, passed away April 7, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 10 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, with burial at Crossville City Cemetery. Mike Kerley officiated.
Mrs. Hayes was born March 18, 1913, in Knoxville, TN, the daughter of Charles and Lydia Estes.
She was a hospital laundry worker.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Dorothy Hayes of Crossville, Jack and Joy Hayes of Lakeland, FL, and Joe and Marian Hayes of Greenbriar, AR; daughters and sons-in-law, Irma and Ed O'Dell, and Marilyn and Hal Ritzman, all of Crossville; sister, Inez Thwaiter of Knoxville; brother, Fred Seiber of Anderson, TN; 22 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lydia Estes; and husband, Horace Hayes.
Pallbearers were Joseph Hayes, Brian Hayes, Jeff O'Dell, Billy Ritzman, Pat Oneal and Darrel Powers.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Dexter M. Martin
May 21, 1946 - April 9, 2002
Dexter Michael Martin, O.D., of Olive Branch, MS, formerly of Crossville, passed away April 9, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted today (Friday) at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church in Memphis, TN. Burial will be Monday, April 15 at 1 p.m. in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.
Dr. Martin was born May 21, 1946, the son of Marie and G. Dexter Martin of Olive Branch, MS.
He was an optometrist. He graduated from Germantown (TN) High School, the University of Memphis and Memphis Southern College of Optometry. He was a member of the Rotary Club and Knights of Columbus.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, serving as an optometry officer and attaining the rank of major. He earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with one Silver Service Star and two Bronze Service Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Aircraft Crewman Badge, Army Service Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal.
Survivors include his parents, Marie and G. Dexter Martin of Olive Branch, MS; and sisters, Diane Martin Faul and B. Joan Martin Riemar, both of Cincinnati, OH.
Information furnished courtesy of Memphis Funeral Home and Cemeteries.

Brenda H. Archer
July 24, 1957 - April 12, 2002
Brenda Hickey Archer, 44, of Abilene, TX, passed away April 12, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 16, at 1 p.m. at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City, TN, with the Rev. Tony Collins and the Rev. George Seay officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery.
Mrs. Archer was born July 24, 1957, in Loudon County, TN, the daughter of Jack and Leona Durham Hickey.
She was a 1975 graduate of Lenoir City High School, and was a licensed vocational nurse.
Survivors include her husband, John Archer of Abilene; sons, Jacob Archer and John Robert Archer, both of Abilene; parents, Jack and Leona Durham Hickey of Crossville; grandfather and his wife, Leonard and Imogene Durham of Whitwell, TN; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dick and Sarah Archer of Crossville; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Claudia Archer of Nashville; and several beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charlie and Mamie Hickey, and Ollie Kate Durham; and cousins, Ray Neal and Bill Garner.
Pallbearers will be Bailey Johnson, Richard Buchanan, David Justice, Kevin Neal, Bill Wills Jr. and Dennis Bussell.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Diabetes Foundation.
Information provided courtesy of Bilbrey Funeral Home.

Bena M. Cline
May 24, 1920 - April 7, 2002
Bena Mae Cline, 81, of Manchester, TN, passed away April 7, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Frank Walker officiated, with special music by Sam Graham and the Pomona Church Choir.
Mrs. Cline was born May 24, 1920, in Claiborne County, TN, the daughter of Mitchell and Rachel Fortner Carey.
She was a homemaker, and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Harvey Rue Cline of Manchester; sons, David Cline of Goodlettsville, TN, Bobby Joe Cline of Nashville and Harvey L. Cline of Manchester; daughters and son-in-law, Willie Rue Potts of Illinois and Jane and Danny Gossett of White Bluff, TN; sister, Euple Cline of Crossville; brothers and sister-in-law, Ray Carey, and Clay and Jean Carey, all of Crossville; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Carl Carey.
Pallbearers were Michael Cline, Joey Cline, Jamie Blair, Doug Street, Kent Cline and Donald M. Farris Jr.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles H. Cox Sr.
Feb. 28, 1942 - April 8, 2002
Charles Harlan Cox Sr., 60, of Crossville, passed away April 8, 2002. Graveside services were conducted April 10 at Pomona Cemetery, with Bro. Robert Dodson officiating. Special music was by Mr. Cox's grandson, Harlan Cox, and nephew, Lonnie Norrod.
Mr. Cox was born Feb. 28, 1942, in Pleasant Hill, the son of Charles W. and Lois Boles Cox.
He was a farmer, and operated The Pumpkin Patch. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Norrod Cox of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Connie Parker of Camp Lejeune, NC, and Harlan and Melodie Cox of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Tracie and Curt Buckner of Crossville; mother, Lois Cox of Crossville; sisters, Monteen DeVore of Lawrenceville, GA, and Mary Lewis of New Athens, IL; and grandchildren, Harlan W. Cox, Lyle Cox, Hayden Cox, Amanda Buckner and Sarah Buckner.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles W. Cox; and brother, Lyle Cox.
Pallbearers were Kevin Hinch, Dennis Hinch, Tony Farris, Ted Swafford, Joe Kilgore and Bill Hinch.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Vera K. Gibson
Aug. 17, 1957 - April 10, 2002
Vera Kathleen "Kathy" Gibson, 44, of Crossville, passed away April 10, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 13 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Carleton Thackston and the Rev. Carolyn Bingham officiated, with comments by Ms. Gibson's sister, Rachel Hill.
Ms. Gibson was born Aug. 17, 1957, in Cumberland County, the daughter of T. Harry and Jane Lewis Edwards Cravens.
She was a teacher, and a member of Crossville First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her son, Justin Gibson of Crossville; and sister and brother-in-law, Rachel and Ronny Hill of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Craig Wheeler, George M. Marlow, Jerry W. Lewis, Steve Lewis, Stan Lewis and Michael Wheeler.
The family requests that memorials be made to Martin Elementary Special Education Department, Cumberland County Special Education Department or Hospice of Cumberland County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Shirley R. Hunter
July 25, 1938 - April 10, 2002
Shirley R. Hunter, 63, of Crossville, passed away April 10, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 12 at Central Baptist Church, with burial in Campground Cemetery in Fentress County, TN. Roland Smith officiated.
Mrs. Hunter was born July 25, 1938, in Harriman, TN, the daughter of J.T. and Veonie Livesay.
She was an accountant.
Survivors include her husband, Fred Hunter of Crossville; daughters, Kim Brock of Crossville and Tammy Neese of Lafayette, GA; son, Stephens D. Hunter of Marietta, GA; mother, Veonie Livesay of Crossville; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, J.T. Livesay.
Pallbearers were Stephen Hunter, Tim Neese, Tom Walker, Nathan Brock, Shane Webb and Joe Breeding.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Sarah B. Kemmer
Jan. 5, 1916 - April 13, 2002
Sarah Blaylock Kemmer, 86, of Rockwood, TN, passed away April 13, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 16, at 11 a.m. (Eastern Time) from the chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood, with interment to follow in Grassy Cove Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Liles will officiate.
Mrs. Kemmer was born Jan. 5, 1916, in Putnam County, TN, the daughter of William Jess and Bertha Blaylock.
She was a member of Asbury Methodist Church. She was one of the first cooks at Grassy Cove School, was a cafeteria worker at Cumberland County High School, worked in housekeeping at Cumberland Medical Center and cared for many children in the Homestead community.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Eva Jeannetta Hamby of Rockwood and Barbara and Ron Ireson of Jonesborough, TN; grandchildren, Deborah Hamby Beeler, Donna Hamby Bradly, Dana Hamby Kirkland, Valarie Ireson Loy, James Rector, Randy Johnson, Andrew Kemmer Jr., James Edward Kemmer and Patricia Ann Kemmer; 17 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh E. Kemmer; son, Andrew Kemmer; grandson, Grainger Chance Kirkland; sisters, Dora Laycox and Hennie Stevens; brothers, Bill Blaylock, Mike Blaylock, George Blaylock, Lee Blaylock and Robert Blaylock; and son-in-law, Clarence Eugene "Jim" Hamby.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Children's Ministries of Asbury Methodist Church, c/o O.T. Smith, 126 Highland Way, Harriman, TN 37748.
Evans Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.

Daniel M. Young
March 4, 1983 - April 10, 2002
Daniel Marcel Young, 19, of Gainesboro, TN, passed away April 10, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 14 from the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Gainesboro, with Bro. Garry Tyree officiating. Burial was in Young Cemetery in the McCoinsville community of Jackson County, TN.
Mr. Young was born March 4, 1983, in Lebanon, TN.
He was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church in Gainesboro.
Survivors include his daughters, Jordyn Leann and Kylee Hope, both of Gainesboro; father and stepmother, Marty and Janice Young of Crossville; mother and stepfather, Feleshia and Lawrence Christian of Sparta; brothers, Wesley Massa of Sparta and Jason Young of Gainesboro; and grandparents, Hubert and Bonnie Young of Gainesboro and Charles and Wylodean Reed of Doyle, TN.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Benton and Mary Young, and Reed and Irene Dunn.
Memorial donations may be made to the Young family by contacting the funeral home.
Information provided courtesy of Anderson Funeral Home.

Joe D. Burt
June 19, 1929 - April 12, 2002
Joe Donald Burt, 72, of Clinton, TN, passed away April 12, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. Carolyn Bingham officiated.
Mr. Burt was born June 19, 1929, in Knox County, TN, the son of Chester and Robert Bloomfield Burt.
He was an electrician for Lockheed-Martin, and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Charlene Susan Webber Burt of Clinton; son, Shane Burt of Clinton; daughter, Jodell Knutson of Clarksville, TN; and stepdaughter, Robin Nelson of Clinton.
Pallbearers were Shane Burt, Jason Knutson, Hubert Webber, J.D. Hopkins, Bill Chamberland and Joe Goins.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Harold C. Daniels
Nov. 17, 1919 - April 12, 2002
Harold Charles Daniels, 82, of Fairfield Glade, passed away April 12, 2002. No services are planned.
Mr. Daniels was born Nov. 17, 1919, in Oswego, NY, the son of Clarence E. and Ethel Beck Daniels.
He was a salesman for the Methodist Publishing House, and was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Meredith Wheeler Daniels of Fairfield Glade; daughter and son-in-law, Scotty Daniels and Edd Bumbalough of St. Paul, MN; and granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Stacey and Mike Bumbalough-Sauer of Minneapolis, MN, and Lesley and Tom Zlabinger of New York, NY.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary A. Hayes
March 18, 1913 - April 7, 2002
Mary Avis Hayes, 89, of Crossville, passed away April 7, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 10 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, with burial at Crossville City Cemetery. Mike Kerley officiated.
Mrs. Hayes was born March 18, 1913, in Knoxville, TN, the daughter of Charles and Lida Seiber.
She was a hospital laundry worker.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Dorothy Hayes of Crossville, Jack and Joy Hayes of Lakeland, FL, and Joe and Marian Hayes of Greenbriar, AR; daughters and sons-in-law, Irma and Ed O'Dell, and Marilyn and Hal Ritzman, all of Crossville; sister, Inez Thwaites of Knoxville; brother, Fred Seiber of Anderson, TN; 22 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lida Seiber; and husband, Horace Hayes.
Pallbearers were Brian Hayes, Jeff O'Dell, Billy Ritzman, Pat Oneal, Darrel Powers, Steve Hayes, Tom Netherton and Mike Ritzman.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to correct information submitted by the funeral home.

Earnestine K. Martin
May 3, 1946 - April 14, 2002
Earnestine Kay Martin, 55, of Crossville, passed away April 14, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Robert Melton officiated.
Mrs. Martin was born May 3, 1946, in Clarksville, TN, the daughter of Roger Wallace and Fannie Loveria Holt Davis.
She was a homemaker, and of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include her sons, Cecil E. Martin of Michael G. Martin, both of Crossville; stepson, Redgenal G. Martin Jr. of Chattanooga; brothers, Mike Davis and Tony Davis, both of Clarksville; and three grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Mike Martin, Cecil Martin, Bobby Dickens, Mike Davis, Tony Davis and William Pelfrey.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Delta N. McCoy
Nov. 19, 1900 - April 11, 2002
Delta Nettie McCoy, 101, of McMinnville, TN, passed away April 11, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Gary Howard officiated.
Mrs. McCoy was born Nov. 19, 1900, in Anderson County, TN, the daughter of Tate and Mary Ellen Butcher Childress.
She was a homemaker, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Delta Golden of Montrose, IL, Dorothy Owenby of Knoxville, Mildred McCoy of McMinnville and Arlene Copass of Crossville; and sons, Stanley McCoy of Somerset, KY, Don McCoy of Fort Pierce, FL, Burl McCoy of Peoria, IL, Billy McCoy of Lafayette, TN.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Voltaire McCoy; brothers, Tate Childress, Hershell Childress, John Childress and Clyde Childress; and sisters, Mildred Sweeterman, Martha Childress and Nellis Foster.
Pallbearers were D.J. Kester, Stan McCoy, Frankie Hobbs, Tommy Tobitt, Brandon Young, J.R. Donaldson and Stanley Tollett.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Ethel R. Norman
Dec. 24, 1915 - April 4, 2002
Ethel Ruth Norman, 86, of Crossville, passed away April 4, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 6 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. Cliff Ingram officiating and special music by the Pomona Church Singers. Burial was in Crestlawn Cemetery in Vero Beach, FL.
Mrs. Norman was born Dec. 24, 1915, in Wellington, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of James Edward and Estella Gilbursen Tovey.
She was a member of the Vero Beach Church of God.
Survivors include her husband, W. David Norman of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Jan Hall of Crossville, Bill and Holli Hall of Mobile, AL, and David and Meritia Hall of Tallahassee, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ester and George Bollis of Vero Beach; brother, the Rev. Ronald Tovey of Vero Beach; sisters, Estella Mae Rodebaugh of Vero Beach and Frances Watson and Shirley Travellini, both of St. Petersburg, FL; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Gilbert Parsons
Feb. 4, 1907 - April 12, 2002
Gilbert Parsons, 95, of Crossville, passed away April 12, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 15, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Creston Cemetery. Bro. B.J. Brown officiated.
Mr. Parsons was born Feb. 4, 1907, in Crossville, the son of William M. Jr. and Ota Elmore Parsons.
He was a carpenter, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Marie Kindred Parsons of Crossville; daughters, Kathryn Cook of Birmingham, AL, and Jo Bratten of Murfreesboro, TN; sons, Kenneth Parsons and Johnny Parsons, both of Crossville; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William M. Jr. and Ota E. Parsons; brothers, Lester Parsons, Bryan Parsons, Roscoe Parsons, Murray Parsons and Beecher Parsons; and granddaughter, Tamme Cook.
Pallbearers were Greg Parsons, Bradley Bottoms, Dan Swagler, Stanley Hallmark, Billy Loggins and Dr. James Bratten.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Cecil B. Potter
Sept. 19, 1937 - April 10, 2002
Cecil Boleyn Potter, 64, of Loudon, TN, passed away April 10, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 13 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Dennis Daniels officiated, with special music by Krista Bell Lee and Greg Stevens.
Mr. Potter was born Sept. 19, 1937, in Rock Island, IL, the son of Laurence Wayne and Betty Jo Boleyn Potter.
He was a metal fabricator for Nuclear Power Industries, and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army 1960-'62.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Tabor Potter of Loudon; stepsons, Mike Stevens of Virginia and Greg Stevens of Pompano Beach, FL; stepdaughters, Pat McCullen of Pompano Beach, Kim Weathers of Charlotte, NC, and Pam Chieffo of Claymont, DE; brothers, David Potter of Fountain Town, IN, and Dan Potter of Chester, NY; sister, Stella Tarin of Phoenix, AZ; and 14 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Larry Potter and John Potter.
Pallbearers were Carl Smith, Jimmy Griswell, Jerry Flynn Jr., Jim Bell and J.D. Williams.
The family requests that memorials be made to Grace Community Church.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Dollie L. Richards
Nov. 30, 1921 - April 15, 2002
Dollie Leoda Richards, 80, of Maryville, TN, passed away April 15, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted tonight, April 17, at 8 from the chapel of Memorial Funeral Home Inc. in Maryville. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home Thursday, April 18 at 10:15 a.m. to proceed to Clarks Grove Cemetery for burial at 11.
Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Richards was born Nov. 30, 1921, in Kingsport, TN.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Bill Mounger of Sevierville, TN, Brenda and Bill Wolfenbarger, Patricia Galvan, and Kim and Todd Lawson, all of Maryville, and Sue and Downey Dockery of Townsend, TN; sons and daughters-in-law, Nolan and Wanda Richards of Townsend, Stuart and Diana Richards of Maryville, and Gary Richards of Valdosta, GA; sister, Velmar Tabor of Crossville; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Information provided courtesy of Memorial Funeral Home Inc. in Maryville.

Winnie G. Battistoli
March 18, 1922 - April 17, 2002
Winnie Gladys Battistoli, 80, of Crossville, passed away April 17, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted today (April 19) at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. The Rev. Dan Haskins will officiate.
Visitation will be today from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Battistoli was born March 18, 1922, in Grandview, TN, the daughter of C.W. and Barbara Miller.
She was a nurse.
Survivors include her son, Albert T. Battistoli of Crossville; brothers, Orion Miller, Wheeler Miller and Wesley Miller, all of Crossville; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Battistoli; parents, C.W. and Barbara Miller; sister, Jewell Miller; and brothers, Robert Miller, Willard Miller, George Miller, Earl Miller and Eugene Miller.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

Nora E. Conley
May 18, 1919 - April 12, 2002
Nora Ellen Conley, 82, of Crossville, passed away April 12, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 15 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Dillard Cantrell officiated.
Mrs. Conley was born May 18, 1919, in Fentress County, the daughter of Alex and Zina Vaughn Byers.
She was a homemaker, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Betty Harvel of Crossville; son, Avery L. Conley of Crossville; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, A.V. Conley; daughter, Bea Abner; brothers, J.D. Byers, A.V. Byers, Junior Byers and Carl Byers; and sister, Helen Nelson.
Pallbearers were Rick Hembree, Joe Harvel, Avery Conley, Mike Harvel, A.V. Harvel, Jim Aytes, Tony Conley and Scott Abner.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Phyllis B. Eckert
Sept. 8, 1932 - April 16, 2002
Phyllis Bogner Eckert, 69, of Fairfield Glade, passed away April 16, 2002. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis of Assisi Columbarium. Deacon Mark Frederick will officiate.
Mrs. Eckert was born Sept. 8, 1932, in Republic, OH, the daughter of Lawrence and Dorothy Hahl Bogner.
She was a homemaker, and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Valerie and Chris Baightel of Wapakoneta, OH, and Amy and Loren Beadle of Wheaton, IL; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Karen Eckert of New Bremen, OH, and Dave and Karen Eckert of Sandusky, OH; brother, Ray Bogner of Florida; sisters, Mary Smith, Ruth Steyer and Bernadine Hood, all of Ohio; and 10 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Bernard Eckert; brother, Herman Bogner; and sister, Marge Collins.
The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret Netherton
July 8, 1939 - April 13, 2002
Margaret Netherton, 62, of Crossville, passed away April 13, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 16 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Netherton was born July 8, 1939, in Hickman County, TN.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughter, Victoria Vines of Crossville; sons, Michael Netherton and Ricky Netherton, both of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Mylan and Kelli Netherton of Crossville; sisters, Josephine Wentzel, Ann Clark and Lexa Hanvy, all of Franklin, TN, and Sandra Clark, Lauretta Haskins and Kay Jones, all of Lyles, TN; brothers, Howard Ragsdale of Spring Hill, TN, Kenneth Ragsdale of Lyles, Edward Ragsdale of Lewisburg, TN, and Henry Ragsdale of Bon Agua, TN; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Netherton; and son, Douglas Netherton.
Pallbearers were Howard Lee Ragsdale Jr., C. Elton Wentzel Jr., Rodney Jones, Chris Dodson, Landon Ragsdale and Lonnie Gordon.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Tony E. Rankhorn
Nov. 7, 1949 - April 12, 2002
Tony Elijah Rankhorn, 52, of Graysville, TN, passed away April 12, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 14 from the chapel of Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN, with Pastor David Jones and Tommy Britt officiating. Graveside services and burial were April 15 at Crossville City Cemetery.
Mr. Rankhorn was born Nov. 7, 1949, in Crossville, the son of Lestus and Mae Smith Rankhorn.
He was a 1969 graduate of Rhea Central High School, and retired from La-Z-Boy Chair Company.
Survivors include his wife, Joann Davis Rankhorn of Graysville; daughters and son-in-law, Melissa and Malcolm Morgan of Graysville and Kristy Rankhorn of Homerville, GA; son, James Rankhorn of Homerville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Leonard and Diane Rankhorn of Hixson, TN, and Homer and Martha Rankhorn of Jackson, SC; sisters-in-law, Joyce Davis of Graysville and Maryann Rankhorn of Soddy, TN; and granddaughter, Jestyna Rankhorn of Homerville.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Patrick Rankhorn, Wallace Rankhorn and Doyle Rankhorn.
Information furnished courtesy of Bilbrey Funeral Home.

Leslie Shelley
Feb. 20, 1916 - April 14, 2002
Leslie Shelley, 86, of Fairfield Glade, passed away April 14, 2002. No services are planned.
Mr. Shelley was born Feb. 20, 1916, in Burslem, England, the son of James and Mary Eardley Shelley.
He was a newspaper editor, and of the Protestant faith. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Richey Shelley of Fairfield Glade; and brother, Harold Eardley Shelley of New Carlisle, OH.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

James T. Dyer
May 6, 1916 - April 16, 2002
James "Jack" Thomas Dyer, 85, of Sparta, passed away April 16, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 21 at Thurman Funeral Home in Sparta, with burial in Lantana Cemetery in Cumberland County. Bro. Fate Wilson and Bro. Jim Scott officiated.
Mr. Dyer was born May 6, 1916, in Clifty, TN, the son of Rex and Eunice Jaco Dyer.
He served in the U.S. Army and received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal. He was the grandson of the late James Jaco, who served as sheriff of White County in the early 1900s.
Survivors include his sister, Myrtle Biermacher of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Cecil Sherrill; and brothers, Rex Dyer, Robert Dyer and Donal Dyer.
Information furnished courtesy of Thurman Funeral Home.

Mary A. Hayes
March 18, 1913 - April 7, 2002
Mary Avis Hayes, 89, of Crossville, passed away April 7, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 10 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, with burial at Crossville City Cemetery. Mike Kerley officiated.
Mrs. Hayes was born March 18, 1913, in Knoxville, TN, the daughter of Charles and Lida Seiber.
She was a hospital laundry worker.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Dorothy Hayes of Crossville, Jack and Joy Hayes of Lakeland, FL, and Joe and Marian Hayes of Greenbriar, AR; daughters and sons-in-law, Irma and Ed O'Dell, and Marilyn and Hal Ritzman, all of Crossville; sister, Inez Thwaites of Knoxville; brother, Fred Seiber of Andersonville, TN; 22 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lida Seiber; and husband, Horace Hayes.
Pallbearers were Brian Hayes, Jeff O'Dell, Billy Ritzman, Pat Oneal, Darrel Powers, Steve Hayes, Tom Netherton and Mike Ritzman.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to correct information submitted by the funeral home.

Barney Simcox
Feb. 23, 1923 - April 19, 2002
Barney Simcox, 79, of Riverside, OH, passed away April 19, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted today (April 23) at Newcomer-Barclay Funeral Home in Kettering, OH, with the Rev. Pete Fee officiating. Interment will be at Valley View Cemetery.
Mr. Simcox was born Feb. 23, 1923, in Davidson, TN, and was raised in Rinnie, TN.
He was employed by RTA, formerly City Transit, where he retired after 38 years of services, and he was a World War II veteran. He was a member of Brantwood Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Avis Simcox; daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Mike Day of Riverside, OH, Charlotte and Pete Goodwin of Beavercreek, OH, and Venetia and Jeffery Lacon of Waynesville, OH; son, Victor Simcox of Riverside; sister and brother-in-law, Ella Dee and James Crabtree of Georgia; brothers and sisters-in-law, Talmadge Simcox of Indiana, Elbert and Doris Simcox of Riverside, and Rabon and Helen Simcox of Michigan; grandchildren, Stacey, Brandon, Kellie, John, Jessica and Jacob; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.
Information furnished courtesy of Newcomer-Barclay Funeral Home.

Vivian L.S. Smith
Aug. 11, 1922 - April 21, 2002
Vivian Louise "Weezy" Selby Smith, 79, of Sparta, passed away April 21, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted today (April 23) from the chapel of Thurman Funeral Home in Sparta, with burial in New Bon Air Cemetery. Bro. Mike Ritzman and Bro. Roger Selby will officiate.
Mrs. Smith was born Aug. 11, 1922, in White County, TN, the daughter of Robert F. and Beulah Mae England Selby.
She was a nurse's aid.
Survivors include her brothers, C.B. Selby of Monterey, Robert E. Selby of Crossville and James L. Selby of Sparta; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, June Smith; brother, Billy Selby; and sisters, Helen Baker and Elizabeth Smith.
Thurman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Laurence M. Bilbrey
April 14, 2002 - April 14, 2002
Laurence Michael Bilbrey, infant, passed away April 14, 2002. Graveside services were conducted April 17 at Crossville City Cemetery, with Bro. Junior Cagle officiating.
Laurence was born April 14, 2002, the son of Randall Lee and Jo Ann Wagner Bilbrey.
In addition to Laurence's parents, survivors include his grandparents, Russell and Janet Emery, and Vanies Bilbrey, all of Crossville, and Gene Wagner of Brookfield, WI; great-grandparents, John and Cora Emery of Crossville; half brother, Daniel Cunningham of Milwaukee, WI; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Nora E. Conley
May 18, 1919 - April 12, 2002
Nora Ellen Conley, 82, of Crossville, passed away April 12, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 15 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Dillard Cantrell officiated.
Mrs. Conley was born May 18, 1919, in Fentress County, the daughter of Alex and Zina Vaughn Byers.
She was a homemaker, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Betty Harvel of Crossville; son, Avery L. Conley of Crossville; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, A.V. Conley; daughter, Bea Abner; brothers, J.D. Byers, A.V. Byers, Junior Byers and Carl Byers; and sister, Helen Nelson.
Pallbearers were Rick Hemming, Joe Harvel, Avery Conley, Mike Harvel, A.V. Harvel, Jim Aytes, Tony Conley and Scott Abner.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to correct information submitted by the funeral home.

Mary S. Jackson
Dec. 7, 1915 - April 22, 2002
Mary Smith Jackson, 86, of Spring City, TN, passed away April 22, 2002. Graveside services will be held today (April 24) at 11 a.m. at Jackson Cemetery, with the Rev. Paul Forgey officiating.
Visitation will be before and after the service at Vaughn Funeral Home in Spring City.
Mrs. Jackson was born Dec. 7, 1915, in Fentress County, the daughter of Jim and Mollie Allred Smith.
She was a graduate of Middle Tennessee Normal Institute with a bachelor's degree, and received a master's and Ed.S degrees from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She taught school for many years in Rhea and Hamilton counties before founding Bellwether School in Spring City. Bellwether was a residential school for children with learning disabilities which Mrs. Jackson owned and operated for 25 years.
She was a member of Concord Baptist Church in Evensville.
Survivors include her son, Jim Jackson of Spring City; daughter, Mollie Partridge of Knoxville; half sister, Sue Cleckler of South Carolina; grandchildren, Todd Jackson and Cheryl Matthew, both of Spring City, and Kathy Zimmerman of Knoxville; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Todd P. Jackson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Jackson Memorial Fund to Benefit Children with Disabilities, c/o First Bank of Tennessee, P.O Box 99, Spring City, TN 37381.
Information furnished courtesy of Vaughn Funeral Home.

Luther B. Pugh
April 24, 1913 - April 16, 2002
Luther Burton Pugh, 88, of Crossville, passed away April 16, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 18 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Pugh Cemetery. Bro. Dillard Cantrell and Bro. Junior Pugh officiated, with special music by Marshal Pugh, Junior Pugh, Lynn and Anita Smith, Doris Smith and Cynthia Smith.
Mr. Pugh was born April 24, 1913, in Cumberland County, the son of Porter Morris and Minnie Mae Doney Pugh.
He was a member of Plateau Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Pugh of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Gerry Pugh, and Clifford and Sue Pugh, all of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Margelene and Charles Lester of Crossville; twin brother, Walter Pugh of Crossville; grandchildren, Gary Pugh, Crystal Pugh, Marshall Pugh and Ricky Lester, all of Crossville, and Cindy Hill of Jacksboro, TN; and great-grandchildren, Blake Pugh and Lindsey Pugh, both of Crossville, and Tristan Kennedy and Brittany Hill, both of Jacksboro.
Pallbearers were Brownie Pugh, Kenny Carey, Steve Pugh, Larry Pugh, Marshal Pugh and Danny Page.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Arthur J. Rector
March 18, 1907 - April 14, 2002
Arthur James "Pudge" Rector, 95, of Crossville, passed away April 14, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 17 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Bowman Cemetery. Bro. Danny Bell officiated.
Mr. Rector was born March 18, 1907, in Cumberland County, the son of William and Anna Belle Smith Rector.
He was a carpenter, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his daughter, Kathryn Agee of Crossville; son, J.D. Rector of Thompkinsville, KY; sister, Ella Blaylock of Thompkinsville; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Weaver Rector.
Pallbearers were Jammeson Barrett, Jason Barrett, Ray Bowman, Edwin Rector, J.D. Rector Jr., Tommy Godsey, Justin Davis and Tim Miller.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Raymond W. Taylor
Dec. 18, 1925 - April 15, 2002
Raymond Willis Taylor, 76, of Crossville, passed away April 15, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 18 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery. The Rev. Davis McCammon, the Rev. Bud Slaton and the Rev. Garland Limburg officiated, with special music by Reba Reed, Martha McCammon, Flecia Gunter, Al Watkins and Pat Studer.
Mr. Taylor was born Dec. 18, 1925, in Cumberland County, the son of Spencer Zachary and Siddie Margaret Woody Taylor.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, and a member of American Legion Post #238. He was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Clara May Juanita Taylor of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Michele Taylor of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and David Parsons of Crossville; brothers, Prentis Taylor, Clyde Taylor, Kenneth Taylor and Homer Taylor, all of Crossville; sister, Reba Campbell of Williamsburg, IN; and grandchildren, Spencer Parsons, Miki Ann Parsons, Jasmine Taylor, Jadaya Taylor and Zachary Taylor.
Pallbearers were Mr. Taylor's grandsons, nephews and great-nephews.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Zara N. Brown
June 28, 1909 - April 14, 2002
Zara Novella Brown, 92, of Crossville, passed away April 14, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Brown Town Cemetery. Bro. Gary Howard and Bro. Archie Howard officiated.
Mrs. Brown was born June 28, 1909, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Ellis and Lona Deck Rector.
She was a homemaker, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Edith Cooper, Ivory Barnwell and Alberta McGhee, all of Crossville, and Barbara Fish of Walton, KY; son, Orville Brown of Crossville; 25 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Brown; daughter, Johnnie Ruth Brown; son, Reed Brown; brother, Roscoe Rector; and sister, Lee Lewis.
Pallbearers were Anthony Fish, Junior Cooper, James McGhee, Randall Barnwell, Glenn Rice and Bob Fish.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

John D. Gaskins Jr.
Jan. 24, 1944 - April 17, 2002
John David "J.D." Gaskins Jr., 58, of Crossville, passed away April 17, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 19, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hyder Cemetery. Bro. Ron Snyder officiated, with special music by Rhonda Medley.
Mr. Gaskins was born Jan. 24, 1944, in Mayo, FL, the son of John D. Sr. and Zena Gaskins.
He was a glass worker for Jerry Glass Company, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Medley Gaskins of Crossville; sons, Johnny Gaskins and David Gaskins, both of Crossville, and John Gaskins of Alaska; daughters, Tracy Gaskins and Sandra Gaskins, both of Crossville, and Wendy Gaskins of Alaska; sisters, Dava Turner, Louise Yawberry and Bea Gaskins, all of Florida; and 14 grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Jim Medley, Charles Medley, Jerry Medley, Junior Medley, Gene Johnson Jr. and Michael Brumbalough.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert L. Maynard
April 24, 1947 - April 22, 2002
Robert L. "Preacher" Maynard, 54, of Fowlerton, IN, formerly of Crossville, passed away April 22, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m. from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Davis Cemetery. Bro. Junior Pugh will officiate.
Visitation will be tonight (April 26) from 6 to 8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Maynard was born April 24, 1947, in Cumberland County, the son of Cleveland Taylor and Rosalee Boles Maynard.
He was a truck driver.
Survivors include his daughter, Michelle Stull of Indianapolis, IN; son, Robert Maynard Jr. of Bluffton, IN; brothers and sisters-in-law, Junior Maynard, Burton and Liz Maynard, Paul Maynard, William and Sue Maynard, Raymond and Shirley Maynard, and Sam Maynard, all of Crossville, and James Lawton and Mildred Maynard of Jackson, MS; sisters and brothers-in-law, Louise Jenkins of Spring City, TN, Jeanetta and Sam Russell of Fowlerton, IN, Sue and Shelby Maddan of Red Fox, KY, Joan King of Crossville, and Nancy and Bill Weaver of McClinton, AK; grandchildren, Michael Maynard, Robert Earl Maynard, Travis Stull II and Dannielle Stull; and friends, Joe and Deloris Wiggin of Fairmount, IN, and Charles Williams of Fowlerton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland and Rosalee Maynard; and brother, Herbert I. Maynard.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Oma L. Houston
March 14, 1918 - April 21, 2002
Oma Lee Houston, 84, of Crossville, passed away April 21, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Big Lick Cemetery. Bro. Phil Jenkins officiated.
Mrs. Houston was born March 14, 1918, in Cumberland County, the daughter of John L. and Ada Houston Brown.
She was a cook, and a member of Stephens Gap Church of Christ.
Survivors include her sons, Ervin Houston, Estel Houston and Bill Houston, all of Crossville; daughter, Marie Selby of Jacksonville, FL; brother, Herman Brown of Crossville; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Houston; son, Bobby Houston; brothers, Garland Brown, Roy Brown and Baby Boy Brown; and sister, Baby Girl Brown.
Pallbearers were Wendel Worthington, Ronny Guthrie, Jerry Wood Jr., Chip Reed, Calvin Davis Sr. and Tony Davis Sr.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Michael J. Miller
Feb. 27, 1956 - April 27, 2002
Michael James Miller, 46, of the Vines Ridge community near Crawford, TN, passed away April 27, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted today (April 30) at 3 p.m. at Mineral Springs First Baptist Church. Bro. Kevin Phillips and Bro. Tony Phipps will officiate, with interment to follow in Phillips Cemetery in Hanging Limb, TN.
Visitation will be today from 9 a.m. until time of services, at the church.
Mr. Miller was born Feb. 27, 1956, in Monterey, TN, the son of Cordell and Ruby Norrod Miller.
He was a commercial drywall supervisor with Price Davis Construction in Nashville. He was a member of Mineral Springs First Baptist Church, where he served as deacon.
Survivors include his wife, Danette Dial Miller of the Vines Ridge community; sons, Michael Jason Miller and his fiancee, Lori Ann Patrick, and Ryan Blake Miller and his fiancee, Amy White, all of Crossville; sisters, Justean McDonald of Monterey, Twila Wilson of Vines Ridge and Judy Lowe of Hanging Limb; brothers, Raymond Miller and Howard Miller, both of Rickman, TN, Billy Miller of Albany, IN, Beacher Miller and Freddie Miller, both of Vines Ridge, Clyde Miller of Dunkirk, IN, and Bruce Miller of Monterey; and granddaughter, Whitney Raines.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Ruth Ann Miller.
Goff Funeral Home in Monterey is in charge of the arrangements.

Johnny A. Seehorn
Feb. 27, 1924 - April 25, 2002
Johnny A. Seehorn, 78, of Johnson City, TN, passed away April 25, 2002. Funeral services were conducted April 28 at Otterbein United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Joe-d Dowling Soka and the Rev. Ray McDougle officiating. Special music was provided by Susan Tanis. Graveside committal services were April 29 at Mountain Home National Cemetery, with military honors accorded by Kingsport VFW Post #3382.
Mr. Seehorn was born Feb. 27, 1924, in Johnson County, TN, the son of John Manley and Janie Vaught Seehorn.
He was a graduate of Johnson County High School in Mountain City, TN, and of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He was a licensed pilot, and was formerly employed as funeral director and embalmer at Appalachian Funeral Home in Johnson City. He was a licensed golf professional, and former owner and operator of the former Lakeview Par 3 Golf Course.
He was a licensed practical nurse and had previously worked at Indian Path Medical Center Hospital. He was a cofounder of the Substance Abuse Task Force Program, which worked with inmates of Northeast Correctional Facility and Washington County Detention Center. He was a member of the Serenity Group.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He retired from the U.S. Air Force, where he had served in the Korean War.
He was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Friendship Sunday school class, and he served as chairman of the administration board and leadership council. He also served as Sunday school teacher and head usher.
Survivors include his wife, Eula Bailey Seehorn; daughters, Janelle S. Neas of Crossville and Martha Ashley Seehorn of Piney Flats, TN; son, John William Seehorn of Johnson City; sister, Alma W. Seehorn of Johnson City; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Peter John Seehorn; infant daughter, Pamela Jane Seehorn; brothers, Noah R. Seehorn, Sheriff James L. Seehorn and Robert W. Seehorn; and sister, Mary Seehorn Price.
Memorials may be made to the Johnny A. Seehorn Piano Memorial Fund, 905 Welbourne St., Johnson City, TN 37601.
Information furnished courtesy of Appalachian Funeral Home in Johnson City.