Betty V. Albright
Oct. 12, 1926 - March 28, 2003
Betty V. Albright, 76, of Fairfield Glade, passed away March 28, 2003. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Albright was born Oct. 12, 1926 in Monroe, MI, the daughter of Jesse James Richards and Elvira Catherine Jackson Richards.
She married Stanley Albright in Richmond, VA in 1949, and was a mother and a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Stanley Albright of Fairfield Glade; son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Denise Albright of Carleton, MI; daughters, Doris Kavanagh and her husband, Joseph, of Monroe, MI and Tammy Albright and her partner, Lee Ann Sieler of Kissimmee, FL; grandchildren, Andrea Bartolomeo and her husband, Anthony, Nathan Eberly, Eric Eberly, Bryan Eberly, Jessica Eberly, Paul Albright, Aaron Albright, Keith Albright, Kristi Kavanagh and Joseph Kavanagh; sisters and brother-in-law, Alice Hammer and Nancy and Lewis Hamlin.
In addition to her parents, he was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Richards; and brother-in-law, Bernard Hammer.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 East Adams Street, Crossville, TN 38555.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Fairzina Beyer
March 17, 1913 - March 19, 2003
Fairzina "Zina" Beyer, 90, of Crossville, passed away March 19, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Lantana Cemetery. The Rev. Roland Smith officiated, with special music by the Smith Sisters.
Ms. Beyer was born March 17, 1913 in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of Alfonzo and Rintha Hyder Beyer.
She was a nurse's aid and a member of Central Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Gene Beyer of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby Brewer of Crossville; and brother, Orville Taber of Huber Heights, OH.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rozetta Carver; son, Marvin Beyer; sisters, Rosanell Hughes, Minnie Carver, Martha Jane Smith and Flossie Beyer; and brothers, Herman Myers and Vernon Beyer.
Pallbearers were Mike McClanahan, Ricky Engle, Shaun Engle, Shannon Carver, Keith Salsbury, Randy Echols, Greg Engle and Phil Hixon.
The family requests memorials be made to Hospice.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Gordon B. Carson
Jan. 14, 1937 - March 26, 2003
Gordon Billy Carson, 66, of Crossville, passed away March 26, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 29 at Fredonia Baptist Church, with burial in Tollett's Chapel Cemetery. Tommy Slaton officiated, with music by Gordon Tabor and the Fredonia Choir.
Mr. Carson was born Jan. 14, 1937 in Sweetwater, TN.
He was the 7th District County Commissioner for Cumberland County. He was also a member of the National Guard and a member of Fredonia Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Carson of Crossville; children, Gordon Carson and wife, Linda, Michael Carson and wife, Helene, and Kellie Carson; grandchildren, Todd, Wes and Zak Carson and Michael Elmore; brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Pam Stout; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon and Dick Hyder, Betty Stout and Mary Lou and Ralph Kidwell; aunts, Pauline Smith of North Carolina and Nettie Vaughn of Michigan; and many nieces, nephews and "adopted" grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence Fitzgerald; and brothers, Berl Carson, Glen Fitzgerald, Johnny Fitzgerald and Carson Stout.
Pallbearers were Morris Kindrick, Fred Stout, Mike Carson, Todd Carson, Gordon Carson, Gerald Stout, Dick Hyder, Tom Dewey and Johnny Lee.
Honorary pallbearers were Wesley and Zak Carson.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Lora G. Cliburn
March 30, 1906 - March 15, 2003
Lora Geneva Cliburn, 96, of Crossville, passed away March 15, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 18 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Winfield Bevins officiated.
Mrs. Cliburn was born March 30, 1906 in Mayland, TN, the daughter of William Jesse Welch and Vera Shelly Mansfield Welch.
She was a housewife and a member of Crab Orchard Church of God.
Survivors include her son, Avery McDaniel of Crossville; daughters, Ruby Nealon of Crossville and Lois McNeal of Rockwood; 15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 36 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Walter McDaniel and Vernon Wilson Cliburn; sons, Bill and Jesse Fred McDaniel; brothers, Grady, Delmus and Wilburn Welch; and sister, Ruby Lee Sherrill.
Pallbearers were Gabriel Nealon, Joshua Jagers, Justin Goodwin, Andy Hall, Roger Holloway and Kendall Mitchell.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Floyd E. Cowart
May 23, 1932 - March 28, 2003
Floyd Eugene "Gene" Cowart, 70, of the Maggart Community in Smith County, passed away March 28, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 30 from the Sycamore Church of Christ in Cookeville, with Johnny Fox officiating. Burial was in the Dickens Cemetery at Maggart, with Bernie Barton officiating.
Mr. Cowart was born May 23, 1932 in St. Louis, MO, the son of John and Ola Outland Cowart.
He was married May 5, 1956 to the former Cynthia Margaret Kirby. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the Buffalo Valley Church of Christ. He retired as an ironworker in 1983 and was a member of the Ironworkers Union #9 in Niagara Falls, NY.
Mr. Cowart and his family moved to Crossville in 1976 and resided there until moving to the Maggart Community in 2000.
In addition to his wife of 46 years, he is survived by his children, Dennis Cowart and wife, Donna, of Somerset, KY, Debra Ball and husband, Princeton, of Cookeville, David Cowart of Louisville, KY and Dawn Cowart of Morehead City, NC; brother, Jack Cowart of Baltimore, MD; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two siblings, Faye and Ken Cowart.
Sanderson Funeral Homes of Carthage was in charge of the arrangements.

Laura Karbach
March 26, 2003
Laura "Tootsie" Viola Dillingham Karbach, 65, of Knoxville, passed away March 26, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 28 from the chapel of Berry Funeral Home in Knoxville, with interment services on March 29 at Highland South Cemetery. Bro. Stoffel and Pastor David Headrick officiated.
Ms. Karbach was retired from Levi Strauss in Powell and a member of Unity Baptist Church in Seymour.
She found comfort in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words."
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Kelly Dillingham of Nashville and David and Beth Dillingham of Knoxville; daughters and son-in-law, Julie and Earl Richey of Knoxville and Sherry Hamrick of Ashtabula, OH; grandchildren, Rick Jr., Kristy, Daniel, Matthews, John-Michael, Jennifer, Alicia, Brandon, Alex, Keisha, Chris, Johnathan, Robert and Joshua; step grandchildren, Julie and Allen; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Lily, William and Chloe; brothers, Sonny Headrick, Bill Headrick and David Headrick; sister, Louise Goff; and special friends, George and Euida Shular.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Nora Mae Headrick.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938.
Berry Funeral Home in Knoxville was in charge of the arrangements.

James W. Lee
Sept. 16, 1913 - March 26, 2003
James William "Bill" Lee, of Pleasant Hill, passed away March 26, 2003. Memorial services will be held April 13 at 3 p.m. in the Pleasant Hill Community Church Sanctuary.
Mr. Lee was born Sept. 16, 1913 in Bradford PA. He grew up in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. He graduated from West High School in Columbus, Ohio, attended Cleveland Bible College, and continued his education at Olivet College in Illinois. He graduated in 1941, summa cum laude.
Mr. Lee pastored a small church in Warsaw, OH, and was then asked to start a church in Hamilton, OH. There, he built a church and stayed for six years until the church was firmly established. In 2001, this church celebrated its 60th anniversary. It was while he pastored this church that he received his MA at Miami University at Oxford, Ohio, and also attended the Bonebrake Seminary in Dayton, OH.
He attended the Oberlin School of Theology where he received the BD and STM degrees in 1949. He received the Monroe Fellowship at Oberlin for further study and went to Drew University in Madison, NJ. He received the Pillings Fellowship at Drew and used that time for research at Princeton University. He graduated with a Ph.D. at Drew in 1952. He pastored the United Church of Christ in Maple Shade, NJ while he was at Drew.
Mr. Lee taught history and philosophy of religion at the Graduate School of Theology at Oberlin. During the 14 years at Oberlin, he was interim minister to the churches in Stow, Kent, Akron First, Elyria, Lorain, Mansfield, Amherst, Vermillion and many short-term periods. He was lecturer in many of the colleges in Ohio.
In 1956, he traveled to India to study and observe the rituals and practices of the temples in Hinduism. In 1961, he received a travel grant to observe the Shite and Sunnite branches of Islam in Iran, Iraq and Morocco. During his last year at Oberlin, he received the honorary degree DD at Findlay College in Ohio.
When the Graduate School of Theology merged with the Divinity School at Vanderbilt, Mr. Lee moved to Nashville, where he taught in the Theology Department. Later, he taught at St. Paul's Graduate School of Theology until he retired in 1977, due to visual problems.
In 1984, Mr. Lee moved to Fort Myers, FL, and lived there for seven years. He then decided to build a home at Uplands Retirement Village in Pleasant Hill. In November of 2001, he moved to Fletcher House.
His family includes his wife of more than 65 years, Helen Marker Lee (married on July 4, 1937); a son, David Lee of Lima, OH; a sister, Esther of Clearwater, FL; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two nieces, Mary and Martha.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jim Lee.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy J. Parks
June 18, 1941 - March 21, 2003
Dorothy June Parks, 61, of Sparta, TN passed away March 21, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Smith Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Eliot Roberts officiated.
Mrs. Parks was born June 18, 1941 in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of Grady Lee Lawson and Vinia Mae Blaylock Lawson.
She was a homemaker and a member of Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sons, Donnie Parks of Crossville, Lonnie Parks, Steve Parks and Scottie Parks, all of Pleasant Hill; daughters, Joy Flagg of Franklin, TN, Sherry Parks and Sharon Crockett, both of Crossville; father, Lee Lawson of Sparta; 11 grandchildren; brothers, Osie Lawson of Crossville and Jerry Lawson of Pleasant Hill; sister, Judy Parks; and special sister-in-law, Judy Waldo of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Mack Parks; mother, Vinia Lawson; and brother, Joe Lawson.
Pallbearers were Vernon Miller, Stanley Miller, Michael Miller, Travis Waldo, Josh Lawson and Darrell Parks.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lillian M. Steinline
June 8, 1907 - March 16, 2003
Lillian Mary (Kohl) Steinline, 95, passed away March 16, 2003. Mrs. Steinline was born in Toledo, OH on June 8, 1907. Husband Lester Steinline preceded her in death.
Survivors include her son, James V. Schwind of Fairfield Glade; sister, Mary Jane Griner of Perrysburg, OH; brother, Russell Kohl Jr. of Perrysburg, OH; grandchildren, Joylyn Koehn of Palm Beach, FL, Jami Lano of Port Clinton, OH, Cynthia Pasquinelly of Crossville and Scott Schwind of Tampa, FL. She leaves behind 13 great-grandchildren who loved her.
Mrs. Steinline lived in Perrysburg, OH most of her life, moving to Tennessee in 1997.
She was a member of Lutheran Church of the Master, Perrysburg.
Memorial services for Mrs. Steinline were held at the Lutheran Church of the Master on March 31. Memorials may be made to Lutheran Church of the Master or the donor's choice.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Opal C. Williams
Aug. 22, 1908 - March 26, 2003
Opal Christine Williams, 94, of Birmingham, AL, passed away March 26, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 28 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Bros. Russell Honeycutt and Robert Melton officiated, with congregational singing and pianist Mary Elizabeth Henry.
Mrs. Williams was born August 22, 1908 in Claiborne County, TN, the daughter of T.L. and Emma Cawood Keck.
She was a grocery store owner and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Gerry Saylors of Birmingham, AL; four granddaughters; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, A.C. Williams; and daughter, Alfreda (Ted) Lee Ault.
Pallbearers were Scott Spinetto, Mark Fugate, Rick Hardy, Travis Jackson, Billy Jackson, John Saylors and Andrew Hardy.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph H. Wyatt
Oct. 25, 1967 - March 26, 2003
Joseph Hiram Wyatt, 35, of Crossville, passed away March 26, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 28 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Davis Cemetery. Charlie James officiated.
Mr. Wyatt was born Oct. 25, 1967 in Crossville, the son of William Wyatt and Betty Whitbeck Wyatt.
He was a logger for CNF Logging.
Survivors include his son and daughter, Scott and Devin Wyatt; their mother, Louella Walker; brothers, Billy Wyatt, Kenny Wyatt, Doug Wyatt and Butch Wyatt; sister, Cheryl Smith; many nieces and nephews; uncles, Milo Wyatt, Thomas Wyatt and Marshal Wyatt; and aunt, Blanche Wyatt.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers were Jeremy Wyatt, Dwayne Burgess, Eugene Burgess, Scottie Hubbard, Billy Baker and Tony Lawson.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Anna Z. Bow
March 19, 1931 - March 27, 2003
Anna Zelona Ramsey Bow, 72, of Crossville, passed away March 27, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 29 at the First Baptist Church, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Dr. David Wilkerson, Rupert Maxwell and the Rev. Roy Davis officiated, with the Rev. Sam Norrod providing music and special music by Doug Reid and the Happy Hearts Choir.
Mrs. Bow was born March 19, 1931 in Fentress County, TN, the daughter of Virgil and Gracie Mae Atkinson Ramsey.
She was a school teacher and a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Willie V. Bow of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, M. Diane and David L. Atkins of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Michael W. and Christy Bow of Portland, OR; grandchildren, Cassie and Trevor Bow of Portland, OR; brother, Edward Ramsey of Jamestown, TN; and 11 nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Onita Tinch; and brother, Eugene Ramsey.
Pallbearers were (Deacons) Sam Hassler, Tom Hendon, Dale Woods, Will Campbell, Albert Schubert and Jim Stewart.
Honorary pallbearers were the Gleaners Class.
The family requests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, Crossville, TN.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Richard C. Brown
Aug. 22, 1916 - March 26, 2003
Richard C. Brown, 86, of Fairfield Glade, passed away March 26, 2003. Graveside services were conducted March 29 at IOOF Cemetery in Rochester, IN. The Rev. Jill Walley officiated. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church. Max Mayo and Lanita Pride will be officiating, with music by Kathy Gilray and Becky Gentry.
Mr. Brown was born Aug. 22, 1916 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Frederick A. Brown and Margaret Brown Shephard.
He was district sales manager for Mack Truck Sales, Mack Truck Fire Apparatus Division. He retired to Fairfield Glade in 1981 from Indianapolis, IN. He was a member of Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church.
He was married to Irma L. Druelinger on Dec. 28, 1945.
He is survived by his daughter, Carol Brown of Fairfield Glade.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Irma L. Brown; and daughter, Cheryl L. Brown.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

C.C. Simonton
Feb. 10, 1912 - March 19, 2003
C.C. Simonton, 91, of Crossville, passed away March 19, 2003. Memorial services were conducted March 22 at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Cecil McFarland officiated.
Mr. Simonton was born Feb. 10, 1912 in Franklin, GA, the son of Charles Wesley Simonton and Lena Rivers Simonton.
He was businessman/owner of Simonton Dairy & Cheese House and member of the First Congregational Church. He served in the U.S. Navy (Medical Corps) during World War II. He was also president of Cookeville Production Credit Association for years and worked with the DeMolay boys and their horse shows. He was a worthy patron of the Eastern Star and member of Chattanooga Shriner's Mounted Patrol. He worked for years with the Cumberland County Playhouse.
Mr. Simonton was the U.T. Extension Agent for Cumberland County in the 1940s. He and his wife, Polly, attended the International People's College in Denmark, 1938-1939.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Pauline "Polly" Simonton of Crossville; son, Gary Simonton of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Jim Brown of Morehead, KY; grandchildren, Thomas Clinton Simonton of Crossville, Justin Simonton of Pocahontas, AR and Danielle Brown of Morehead, KY; sisters and brother-in-law, Leita and Dan Gaskins of Seneca, SC and Lena Bearden of Greenville, SC.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Amos, Harold, Willis and Davis Simonton; and sisters, Evelyn Bell and Willie Watts.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Nona D. Van Shands
March 25, 1913 - March 27, 2003
Nona Dorothea Van Shands, 90, of Fairfield Glade, passed away March 27, 2003. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 6 at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church. Max Mayo and Lanita Pride will officiate, with music by Kathy Gilray and a reading by Jan Sugrue. Interment will be in the columbarium of Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Van Shands was born March 25, 1913 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of James Turner and Ella Spencer Turner.
She was a cook and a member of the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, James and Toni Harris.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Van Shands; and sister, Margaret Turner.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Betty V. Albright
Oct. 12, 1926 - March 28, 2003
Betty V. Albright, 76, of Fairfield Glade, passed away March 28, 2003. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Albright was born Oct. 12, 1926 in Monroe, MI, the daughter of Jesse James Richards and Elvira Catherine Jackson Richards.
She married Stanley Albright in Richmond, IN in 1949, and was a mother and a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Stanley Albright of Fairfield Glade; son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Denise Albright of Carleton, MI; daughters, Doris Kavanagh and her husband, Joseph, of Monroe, MI and Tammy Albright and her partner, Lee Ann Sieler of Kissimmee, FL; grandchildren, Andrea Bartolomeo and her husband, Anthony, Nathan Eberly, Eric Eberly, Bryan Eberly, Jessica Eberly, Paul Albright, Aaron Albright, Keith Albright, Kristi Kavanagh and Joseph Kavanagh; sisters and brother-in-law, Alice Hammer and Nancy and Lewis Hamlin.
In addition to her parents, he was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Richards; and brother-in-law, Bernard Hammer.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 East Adams Street, Crossville, TN 38555.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Thelma J. Eldridge
Nov. 4, 1937 - March 26, 2003
Thelma Joyce Eldridge, 65, of Crossville, passed away March 26, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 30 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Browntown Cemetery. Bro. Mark Hall officiated, with special music by Ava Cooper.
Mrs. Eldridge was born Nov. 4, 1937 in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of Ephram Lee Myers and Louvena Eller Myers.
She was a factory worker for Hickory Specialties and a member of Dripping Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, David Eldridge of Crossville; daughter, Vickie Eldridge of Nashville; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brother, Jerry Eller of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her daughters, Jamie Eldridge and Kim Miller; and brother, Dolan Myers.
Pallbearers were Kevin Cook, Mike Davenport, Joey Miller, Scott Howard, Donathan Reeves and Donnie Earhart.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

C.M. Tabor
Feb. 28, 1924 - March 28, 2003
C.M. Tabor, 79, of Crossville, passed away March 28, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 31 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. George Long officiated, with eulogy by his grandson, Derek Tabor. Special music was by Molly Wyatt, Brenda Schwab, Sandra Moore, Loudres Dunaway and Bruce Wyatt.
Mr. Tabor was born Feb. 28, 1924 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Monroe and Nellie Lyons Tabor.
He was vice president of Business Affairs at Northern Kentucky University and a member of the First Christian Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was also a member of the Shriners and the Masons.
Survivors include his wife, Margie Dunaway Tabor of Crossville; grandson, Derek Tabor of Atlanta, GA; brother, Charles Tabor of Ringgold, GA; and sisters, Chris Bond and Linda White, both of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Jo Dowdell; son, Rondall Tabor; and sisters, Helen Hatfield and Juanita Swanson.
Pallbearers were Derek Tabor, Phillip Dunaway, Frank Dunaway, Keith Dunaway, Nick Dunaway, Tom Dunaway, Randy Bond, Charlie Tabor, Jeff Wood and Tim Dunaway.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Betty V. Albright
Oct. 12, 1926 - March 28, 2003
Betty V. Albright, 76, of Fairfield Glade, passed away March 28, 2003. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Albright was born Oct. 12, 1926 in Monroe, MI, the daughter of Jesse James Richards and Elvira Catherine Jackson Richards.
She married Stanley Albright in Richmond, IN in 1949, and was a mother and a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Stanley Albright of Fairfield Glade; son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Denise Albright of Carleton, MI; daughters, Doris Kavanagh and her husband, Joseph, of Monroe, MI, Tammy Albright and her partner, Lee Ann Sieler of Kissimmee, FL and Kathryn Greer and her husband, James, of Waldorf, MD; grandchildren, Andrea Bartolomeo and her husband, Anthony, Nathan Eberly, Eric Eberly, Bryan Eberly, Jessica Eberly, Paul Albright, Aaron Albright, Keith Albright, Kristi Kavanagh and Joseph Kavanagh; sisters and brother-in-law, Alice Hammer and Nancy and Lewis Hamlin.
In addition to her parents, he was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Richards; and brother-in-law, Bernard Hammer.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 East Adams Street, Crossville, TN 38555.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Willa M. Flynn
Dec. 15, 1928 - March 27, 2003
Willa Mae "Bil" Flynn, 74, of Crossville, passed away March 27, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 29 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. George Long officiated, with remarks from the class of '47 by Fay Garrison and special music by Julia Stone Burgess and Debra Graham.
Mrs. Flynn was born Dec. 15, 1928 in Crab Orchard, the daughter of Toy C. Reed Sr. and Lona Scott Reed.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her son, Tom Flynn of Crossville; daughters, Suzanne Smith and Patch Turner, both of Crossville; grandchildren, Stuart Smith, Shannon Turner, Aly Flynn, Wil Flynn and Wes Flynn; great-grandchild, Aidyn Flynn Smith; and sister, Jessie Conaghan of Boise, ID.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Flynn; brother, T.C. Reed Jr.; and sisters, Thelma Morris, Blanche Randolph and Mary Nail.
Pallbearers were W.D. Horner, John Bond, Bob Parker, Billy Henry, L.T. Thurman, Guy Bryson and Mitch Brown.
The family requests that any memorials be made to Bread of Life Mission.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Bernice H. Grant
April 1, 2003
Bernice Hinch Grant, 84, of Winchester, TN passed away April 1, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 3, from the chapel of Watson-Gamble Funeral Home in Winchester, TN, with burial in Winchester City Cemetery. The Rev. Alan Roggli officiated.
Mrs. Grant was born in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of Virgil Hinch and Bettie Davis Hinch.
She was a retired legal secretary and a member of the Winchester First Baptist Church, where she was very active. She obtained her real estate license and was a member of the Garden Club.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Milton Grant of Winchester; daughter, Karen E. Bain of Bardstown, KY; grandchildren, Stephen Grant Bain, Stuart Thomas Bain and Sarah Elizabeth Bain, all of Bardstown, KY and Kevin Grant of Winchester; sisters, Helen Donan of Greenville, KY and Marjorie Warmbrod of Belvidere, TN; and daughter-in-law, Barbara Grant of Winchester.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Ken Grant.
Watson-Gamble Funeral Home and Memorial Park, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.

Lucille Hall
March 4, 1922 - April 2, 2003
Lucille Hall, 81, of Mayland, passed away April 2, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 5 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, TN. The Rev. Dan Hively officiated, with interment in the Mayland Cemetery.
Mrs. Hall was born March 4, 1922 in Mayland, TN, the daughter of Ed and Mamie Carmack Garrett.
She was a retired hair dresser and a member of Church of the Nazarene.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Bill Warrington of the Linary community and Virginia Ruth and Tom Drury of Prattville, AL; sons and daughter-in-law, Joe Hall of Mayland and Jim and Peggy Hall of the Woody community; two grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and sisters, Nancy Hall and Margaret Reeves, both of Mayland.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Paul Hall; and brothers, Claude, Clyde and Roy Garrett.
Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Paul C. Lockwood
Oct. 28, 1914 - April 1, 2003
Paul Charles Lockwood, 88, of Pleasant Hill, passed away April 1, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 3 at the Chastain Cemetery-Smith Chapel, with the Rev. Scott White officiating.
Mr. Lockwood was born Oct. 28, 1914 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Charles W. Lockwood and Arizona Bohannon Lockwood.
He was a woodcraft and furniture maker and a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Carlene and Don Lewis of Pleasant Hill; grandchildren, Donald Lewis Jr. and Jill Lewis of Florida; sister, Dortha Provalenko of Port Huron, MI; several sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Chastain Lockwood; brothers, Blaine, Elisha, William, Earl and Clarence (Red) Lockwood; and sisters, Bonnie Estes and Rena Travis.
Pallbearers were William Lockwood, Mark Lockwood, Steve Wood, Bob Wood, Don Lewis Jr. and Jeff Gayhart.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Cumberland County Rescue Squad, PO Box 964, Crossville, TN 38557, Attn: Jay Wood.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Ted Werner
March 8, 1926 - April 4, 2003
Ted Werner, 77, of Bismarck, IL passed away April 4, 2003, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Mr. Werner was born March 8, 1926, in Jamaica, NY, the son of Daisy and Willem Werner. His parents, an older brother, and an infant son preceded him in death.
He married Betty Jane Knarr on Jan. 20, 1962. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister, Edythe (Bud) Shortman, of Summerland Key, FL; 2 daughters, Meg (Steve) Proffitt of Crossville, TN and Kim (Mike) Henry, of Bismarck, IL; and six grandchildren, Amie, Laura, Greg, Luke, Ross and Mason.
Ted was a retired general sales manager for Hyster Co. He had many fond memories of his time spent at Hyster, and cherished the lasting friendships he formed there. He was a World War II veteran, serving his country in the South Pacific as an aerial gunner in their warplanes. He will be remembered for his strong commitment to his family, his woodworking talents, and his passion to maintain the perfect lawn.
He had the utmost respect for his doctors Tom Halloran and Brij Sodhi, as well as their staff. His friends at Danville Dialysis Center also helped provide him with excellent care.
He had a unique zest for life and truly believed that laughter was the best medicine.
A heartfelt thanks goes out to the Bismarck Henning Volunteer EMTs for their attentive care.
He will be cremated, per his wishes. A celebration of his life was held at on Saturday, April 5 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center. The family requests that there be no flowers. Memorials may be made to the Danville Family YMCA, YWCA, or First Christian Church Youth Program, Crossville, TN.
Sunset Funeral Home in Danville, IL was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Lou Wilbanks
Nov. 3, 1919 - March 26, 2003
Mary Lou Wilbanks, 83, of Crossville, passed away March 26, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 29 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Associate Pastor Ben Shoun officiated.
Mrs. Wilbanks was born Nov. 3, 1919 in Overton County, TN, the daughter of Alvin and Dora Mae Howard Phillips.
She was a retired nurse technician, having worked at Cumberland Medical Center for a number of years, and a member of Lantana Baptist Church. Mary Lou loved working in the garden and tending to her flowers. She also enjoyed her puzzles and crocheting; however, her favorite pastime was spent on the telephone conversing with friends and loved ones.
Survivors include her son, Bert Wilbanks Jr. of Ooltewah, TN; daughter, Linda Smith of Owensboro, KY; sisters, Grace Hyder and Ruby Lane, both of Crossville; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Wilbanks Sr.
Pallbearers were Randy Smith, Craig Smith, Shane Jackson, J.D. Hyder, Jimmy Clark and Chad Clark.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Carlos G. Winningham
Feb. 22, 1919 - April 1, 2003
Carlos G. Winningham, 84, of Crossville, passed away April 1, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 5 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Tim Beaty officiated, with special music by Melissa Brzys and John Sloan.
Mr. Winningham had a Full Honors Military Funeral, with the Veterans Honor Guard as pallbearers, presenting the flag, playing taps and a offering a 21 Gun Salute.
He was born Feb. 22, 1919, in Cravens Town, TN, the son of William Johnson Winningham and Mary Etta Robbins Winningham.
He was a riveter for Douglas Aircraft and a member of Freewill Baptist Church. He was a decorated World War II veteran, having earned the Purple Heart with one oak leaf cluster, Good Conduct Medal, and the European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with six bronze stars.
Survivors include his wife, Opal Ledbetter Winningham of Crossville; stepdaughter and husband, Helen and Bill Cochran; step granddaughter, Melissa Brzys; step grandson, Michael Petty; five step great-grandchildren, all of Michigan; sister and brother-in-law, Valeda and John Sloan of Crossville; and brother and sister-in-law, Cletis and Jewell Winningham of Nashville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers; three sisters; and step great-grandchild, Derek Brzys.
Pallbearers were members of the Veterans Honor Guard.
Honorary pallbearers were Bill Cochran, Mark Brzys, Brandon Brzys, Devin Brzys, John Sloan and Edward Hubbard.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Glenda S. Blaylock
Oct. 28, 1946 - April 6, 2003
Glenda Sue Blaylock, 56, of Crossville, passed away April 6, 2003. Funeral services were held April 9 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Thomas Springs Cemetery. Phil Jenkins officiated, with some of Mrs. Blaylock's favorite music, "Peace in the Valley," "Amazing Grace" and Vince Gill's "Go Rest High."
Mrs. Blaylock was born Oct. 28, 1946 in Crossville, the daughter of Arnold "Gene" Hassler and Pearl Webb Hassler.
She was a loving mother and homemaker and a member of Steven's Gap Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, William Blaylock of Crossville; daughters, Tammie Maynard, Lisa Kerley and Tracy Lawson; mother, Pearl Webb Hassler; sister, Carolyn Lawson; brothers, Don Hassler, Thom Hassler and Dan Hassler; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Arnold "Gene" Hassler.
Pallbearers were her nephews, Wayne Blaylock, Robby Hassler, Jared Hassler, Neil Misra, Ronnie Stone and Josh Lawson.
Glenda will be sadly missed by many.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

William G. Hester
Sept. 22, 1923 - April 7, 2003
William Gene Hester, 79, of Dayton, passed away April 7, 2003. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at Rhea Memory Gardens in Dayton, TN, with his pastor, Dr. Danny Ruehling, officiating. The family will receive friends after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, at Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton.
Mr. Hester was born Sept. 22, 1923 in Minor Hill, TN, the son of the late Hershel H. and Mamie Rene (Jackson) Hester.
He retired in 1983 after 38 years as a civil engineer with the state of Tennessee. Before moving to Dayton in 1997, he lived in Crossville where he was a member of the Fairfield Glade Baptist Church. He served his country with the United States Army and was a member of the East Ridge Masonic Lodge and New Union Baptist Church in Dayton.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Estell (Harris) Hester of Dayton; son, Joseph David Hester of Dayton; sister, Caryleen Hester Whitley of Lawrenceburg; and grandsons, Matthew Joseph Hester of East Ridge and Christopher Sean Hester of Dayton.
Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN is in charge of the arrangements.

Richard H. Peterson
Dec. 19, 1920 - April 5, 2003
Richard Hall Peterson, 82, of Crossville, passed away April 5, 2003. Memorial services were held April 9 at the Big Lick Calvary Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Pete Ullmann officiating.
Mr. Peterson was born Dec. 19, 1920 in Westfield, MA, the son of Ernest Richard and Marjorie Moore Peterson.
He was a precision machinist for 13 years, an elementary teacher for 24 years and served in the Army Aircorps during World War II as a bombsite automatic pilot technician and instructor with the rank of staff sergeant.
He received his BA and master's degree in education and was also a member of Big Lick Calvary Presbyterian Church. He loved working in his garden and yard and greatly enjoyed his crossword puzzles. But his most favorite pastime of all was his craft work, and his artistry touched the hearts of so many.
Survivors include his wife, Katherine Slack Peterson of Crossville; son, Joseph Christian Peterson of Stanley, NY; and brother, William Peterson of South Hampton in Long Island, NY.
The family has asked memorials be made to Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Dean W. Sievert
Jan. 1, 1923 - April 1, 2003
Dean W. Sievert, 80, of Crossville, passed away April 1, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 5 at Reichmuth Funeral Home in Valley, NE, with the Rev. Laurie Morrison officiating. Burial with full military honors was in Valley Cemetery in Valley, NE.
Mr. Sievert was born April 1, 2003 in Shelby, NE, the son of Karl and Ruth Hultz Sievert.
He was a maintenance supervisor for a manufacturing company and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Clydean Sievert of Crossville; children, Lloyd Sievert of Lincoln, NE, Leon Sievert of Valdosta, GA and Linda Malone of Omaha, NE; stepchildren, Loreli Majors of Detroit, MI, Nancy Ashworth of Akron, OH, Lee Brunson of Walled Lake, MI, Ruth Hamilton of Palm Beach, FL, Janice VonWright of Grenada Hills, CA and Robert Brunson of Crossville; brother, Jerry Sievert of Fairmont, NE; sisters, Betty Pokorney of Omaha, NE and Arline Young of Valley, NE; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Larry Dean Sievert; and stepson, John Edward Brunson.
Pallbearers were Robert Brunson, Lee Brunson, Tim Brunson, Lee Foreman and Ed Malone.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Jack C. VanValkenburg
May 18, 1958 - April 3, 2003
Jack Christopher VanValkenburg, 44, of Crossville, passed away April 3, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery in Herkimer, NY. Bro. Hershell Brown officiated.
Mr. VanValkenburg was born May 18, 1958 in Rome, NY, the son of Jack and Norma Woolman VanValkenburg.
He was a businessman and owner of Credited Auto Sales and of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include his wife, Lynette Schleicher VanValkenburg of Crossville; son, Chris VanValkenburg of Pleasant Hill; mother, Norma VanValkenburg of McMinnville; brothers, Robert Taylor, John Taylor, William VanValkenburg and Paul VanValkenburg; sisters, Margaret Burdick, Nancy Hobbs, Norma Lorentzen, Tina Connell and Debra Toornburg; and special friend/brother, Robert Bartholomew and his wife, Cora.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack VanValkenburg; and son, Troy VanValkenburg.
Bilbrey Memorial Funeral Home in Crossville and Autenrith Funeral Home in Newport, NY were in charge of the arrangements.

Johnnie Almonrode
March 2, 1918 - April 3, 2003
Johnnie Almonrode, 85, of Crossville, passed away April 3, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 5 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. Bro. Ralph Reagan officiated.
Mrs. Almonrode was born March 2, 1918 in Livingston, TN, the daughter of Wade and Virgie Brown Teeple.
She was a nurse tech and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Tom Almonrode of Knoxville, David Almonrode and Gary Almonrode, both of Crossville; daughters, Nancy Pesnell, Susan Houston and Rosemary Almonrode, all of Crossville; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and brother, Jack Teeple of Florida.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Meredith Almonrode.
Pallbearers were Tom Almonrode, David Almonrode, Gary Almonrode, Michael Almonrode, Sammy Scarlett and Joe C. Beaty.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Clifford H. Turner
April 11, 1930 - April 3, 2003
Clifford Huie Turner, 72, of Crossville, passed away April 3, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Lantana Cemetery. Bros. David Dalton and Arlon Way officiated.
Mr. Turner was born April 11, 1930 in Pickett County, TN, the son of Carson and Ora Smith Turner.
He was a truck driver and a member of the Lantana Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Shafer Turner of Crossville; son, Paul Turner of Crossville; daughters, Carolyn Anzaulda of Troy, OH, Brenda Cannon and Ann Davis, both of Crossville and Rebecca Smith of Dayton, OH; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Cleo Turner of Crossville; and sisters, Wanda Fields, Edna Sherrill, Betty Sue Hankins, Mary Lou Cox and Camila Phillips, all of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by great-grandchild, Hunter Hixon.
Pallbearers were Timothy Smith, Ralph D. Smith Jr., Joseph Turner, Bryan Cannon, Buddy Davis and John Davis.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Myrtle R. Crawford
April 9, 1925 - April 12, 2003
Myrtle Ruth Marlow Crawford, 78, of Sparta, passed away April 12, 2003. Funeral services were held April 15 at Bon Air Church of God, with burial in Eastland Cemetery. Bros. Larry Dye, J.V. Lowery and Robert Decker officiated.
Mrs. Crawford was born April 9, 1925 in White County, TN, the daughter of John Lee Marlow and Ella Elizabeth Walker Marlow.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph "Joe" F. Crawford of Sparta; daughter and son-in-law, Sarah Ruth and Bobby Palmer of Cookeville; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Patty Crawford of Sparta and Steve and Patricia Crawford of Murfreesboro; brothers and sisters-in-law, Johnny and Lucy Marlow of Ohio, Gerald and Lula Marlow of Georgia and Bill and Judy Marlow of Virginia; sisters and brothers-in-law, Georgia and Walter Rindfleisch of Florida, Lois and Virgis Huges of Florida, Mary Elizabeth and Richard Givens of Washington, Lou Ella Stage of Rockwood, Sylvia and Dennis Baird of Rockwood and Sandra Kay and Milburn Proffitt of Rockwood; sisters-in-law, Christine Johnsen of Sparta and Christine Marlow of Soddy-Daisy; grandsons, Reed Palmer and wife, Vanessa, Steven Crawford and wife, Lisa, and Brandon Crawford; granddaughters, Stephanie Decker and husband, Robert, Becky Crawford and Beth Howard and husband, Jonathan; great-grandsons, Anthony and Andrew Palmer; great-granddaughters, MerLyna and MyLeah Decker; step granddaughter, Jennifer Freeland and husband, Michael; step grandson, Jason Covington; step great-grandsons, Michael Lance Freeland, Layne Covington and Chance Covington; step great-granddaughter, Hunter Covington; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James Marlow; and sister, Fay Gibbons.
Thurman Funeral Home in Sparta was in charge of the arrangements.

Vestel C. Hassler
May 1, 1909 - April 9, 2003
Vestel Cluer Hassler, 93, of Crossville, passed away April 9, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 10 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Big Lick Cemetery. Pete Ulman and Mike Smathers officiated.
Mr. Hassler was born May 1, 1909 in the Burke community in Tennessee, the son of George Buhl Hassler and Martha E. Rhea Hassler.
He was a truck driver for Cumberland County and of the Presbyterian faith.
Survivors include his wife of 71-and-a-half years, Lela Tollett Hassler of Crossville; daughter, Brenda Branch of Joelton, TN; sons, Wilker "Buddy" Hassler and George Hassler, both of Crossville; 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many, many friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Wilma Houston; grandson, Danny Houston; sisters, Stella Tollett and Della Sherrill; and brothers, Tommy, Fred, Weddie and Lester Hassler.
Pallbearers were Steve Hassler, Morris Hassler, Tim Hassler, Michael Hassler, Jeremy Carter and Terry Hassler.
Honorary pallbearers were grandsons Doyle Houston, Dale Houston and Denny Houston.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Christopher N. Goss
April 3, 1959 - April 10, 2003
Christopher Nathan Goss, 44, of Crossville, passed away April 10, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 12 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Jeff Monday officiated, with special music by Margaret Noland and eulogy by Allison McAfee.
Mr. Goss was born April 3, 1959 in Cumberland County, TN.
He was a truck driver and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include his parents, Evelyn and Ed Lanquist of Crossville; son and daughter, Todd and Tabitha, both of Knoxville; brothers, Donnie Rector of Atlanta, GA, Terry Goss of Crossville and Ed Lanquist Jr. of Nashville; and sisters, Margaret Noland of Crossville and Allison McAfee of Nashville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Burl Goss; and sister, Cynthia Presley.
Pallbearers were Jeremy Presley, Jamie Presley, Scott Myers, Sam Crye, Dean Young and Charles Young.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Michael W. Isham
April 12, 2003
Michael Wayne Isham, 42, of Ashland City, TN, passed away April 12, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 15 from the chapel of Spring Hill Funeral Home, with interment in Spring Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Randy Mosier officiated.
Survivors include his son, Chris Isham; daughter, Nicole Isham; mother, Sandra Cox; father and stepmother, William Donald and Ann Isham; sisters, Connie Semeniuk, Pamela Isham, Tammy Griswold and Donna Hyder; nephew, Jason Semeniuk; stepbrothers, Eugene and Bobby Cox; and stepsisters, Becky Benton and Barbara Cox.
Family and friends served as active pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers were employees of Comcast Cable Co.
Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery of Madison, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Shelia M. Phillips
July 23, 1956 - April 15, 2003
Shelia Marie Phillips, 46, of Cookeville, passed away April 15, 2003. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 18, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleums in Cookeville. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Minister Hillier Duke will officiate at the services.
Mrs. Phillips was born July 23, 1956 in Gainesboro, TN, the daughter of Louis and Madge Wheeler of Cookeville.
She served the insurance business of Cookeville for many years while employed at Swallows-Newman Insurance Agency of Cookeville. She was also a member of the First Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby Phillips; daughters and son-in-law, Chasity and Chris Howard, Ashley Phillips and Molly Phillips, all of Cookeville; parents, Louis and Madge Wheeler of Cookeville; sisters and brother-in-law, Shirley Wheeler of Cookeville and Tracey and Jonathan Wakefield of Chattanooga; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews and many friends.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association at the request of the family.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Cemetery of Cookeville is in charge of the arrangements.

Clifford H. Turner
April 11, 1930 - April 3, 2003
Clifford Huie Turner, 72, of Crossville, passed away April 3, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Lantana Cemetery. Bros. David Dalton and Arlon Way officiated.
Mr. Turner was born April 11, 1930 in Pickett County, TN, the son of Carson and Ora Smith Turner.
He was a truck driver and a member of the Lantana Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Shafer Turner of Crossville; son, Paul Turner of Crossville; daughters, Carolyn Anzaulda of Troy, OH, Brenda Cannon and Ann Davis, both of Crossville and Rebecca Smith of Dayton, OH; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brother, Cleo Turner of Crossville; and sisters, Wanda Fields, Edna Sherrill, Betty Sue Hankins, Mary Lou Cox and Camilla Phillips, all of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandchild; and great-grandchild, Hunter Hixon.
Pallbearers were Timothy Smith, Ralph D. Smith Jr., Joseph Turner, Bryan Cannon, Buddy Davis and John Davis.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles F. Bradbury
Feb. 9, 1933 - April 9, 2003
Charles Franklin "Brad" Bradbury, 70, of Pleasant Hill, passed away April 9, 2003. Funeral services were held April 12 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial with full military honors in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Mike Garrett officiated, with special music by Lisa Pharris.
Mr. Bradbury was born Feb. 9, 1933 in Pleasant Hill. A "Dr. May baby," he was the son of Charles Hunter and Gladys Florence Bright Bradbury.
He was well remembered as No. 16 on the Pleasant Hill High School basketball team. He was a mechanic, having his own service stations in Crossville and Elyria, OH. He later retired as a mechanic for the city of Elyria. Mr. Bradbury was an Army veteran serving our country during the Korean War and a member of the VFW Post 5025. He was also a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Tambrey and Joseph Linden of Seville, OH and Marcelle and Louie Tammaro of Pleasant Hill; their mother, Patricia Basone of Seville, OH; brother, Samuel Bradbury of Crossville; sisters, Bernice Osburn of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Betty Kemmer and Doris Pharris, both of Crossville, and Harriet Coe of Phoenix, AZ; and grandchildren, Jason Linden and wife, Laurel, of Rittman, OH, Megan Linden of Seville, OH, Jessica Tammaro of Phoenix, AZ and Louie and Anthony Tammaro of Pleasant Hill.
The family has asked that memorials be made to "The Pleasant Hill Summer Program" in c/o Pleasant Hill Elementary School or "Awana Clubs International" in c/o Crossroads Community Church, 15180 Gates St. Ext.,
Doylestown, OH 44230.
Pallbearers were Jason Linden, Pat Graham, Bruce Pharris, Tommy Bradbury, Stanley Wyatt and Pete Stubbs.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Willie B. Johnson
Sept. 16, 1914 - April 12, 2003
Willie Baston "Bass" Johnson, 88, of Crossville, passed away April 12, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 15 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hedgecoth Cemetery. Bros. Clayton Padgett and Scott White officiated, with special music by Tim and Terri Nash and Mike Nelson.
Mr. Johnson was born Sept. 16, 1914 in Overton County, TN, the son of Frank and Catherine Phipps Johnson.
He was a factory worker and a member of the Meridian Baptist Church.
Survivors include his sons, Kenneth, Ted, Tony, Donnie and Jack Johnson, all of Crossville, and Ronnie Johnson of Cookeville; daughters, Patricia Moss of Cookeville and Pam Johnson of Crossville; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Benton Johnson of Crossville; sisters, Nora Hargis of Crossville and Daisy Binkley of Joelton, TN; aunt, Mattie Wilson of Clinton, TN; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Alice Ray Johnson; and brother, Delbert Johnson.
Pallbearers were Tim Johnson, James Hayes, Jason Hancock, David Moss, Tony Stafford and Johnny Stafford.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Zenobia I. Maynard
Dec. 29, 1909 - April 8, 2003
Zenobia Irene Maynard, 93, of Crossville, passed away April 8, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 12 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Clifty Cemetery. Bro. Robert Hallatt officiated.
Mrs. Maynard was born Dec. 29, 1909 in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of Porter William Bell and Lilly Mae Tucker Bell.
She was a housewife and of the Protestant faith.
She is survived by her sister, Audrey Merle Keck of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Maynard; brothers, Homer, Herman E. and Robert Bell; and sister, Mabel Billings.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Nicholas R. Michels
Nov. 22, 1917 - April 9, 2003
Nicholas "Nick" Raymond Michels, 85, of Fairfield Glade, passed away April 9, 2003. A Time of Remembrance was conducted April 11 at Bilbrey Funeral Home. Graveside services were conducted April 12 at the Grand Lawn Cemetery in Detroit, MI.
Mr. Michels was born Nov. 22, 1917 in Detroit, MI, the son of Casper and Louise Eckout Michels.
He was a tool maker and a member of the Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Marie Peltier Michels of Fairfield Glade; and sister Louise Angelwicz of Algonac, MI.
The family requests that memorials be made to the American Heart Association.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Stanley J. Rozell
May 4, 1921 - April 9, 2003
Stanley John Rozell, 81, of Fairfield Glade, passed away April 9, 2003. A prayer service was held April 11 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Deacon Mark Frederick officiating. Funeral services were conducted at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Rochester Hills, MI, with burial in Glen Eden Cemetery in Farmington Hills, MI.
Mr. Rozell was born May 4, 1921 in Uniontown, PA, the son of Jacob and Bertha Walczy Rozoldsky.
He was a superintendent of GM Process Engineering and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Grace Valade Rozell of Fairfield Glade; daughters, Patricia Elkington of Orlando, FL, Nancy Wilson of Ann Arbor, MI and Denice McGuigan of Plymouth, MI; stepdaughters, Karen Rehnlund, Kay Mutchler and Karole Jensen, all of Detroit, MI; stepsons, Donald Balmes Jr. of Detroit, MI and David Balmes of Virginia Beach, VA; 23 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brother, Jim Rozell of Smocksville, PA.
The family requests that memorials be made to ELKS.
Bilbrey Funeral Home in Crossville and Potere-Modetz Funeral Home in Rochester, MI were in charge of the arrangements.

Robert J. Toth
March 9, 1947 - April 13, 2003
Robert James "Bob" Toth, 56, of Fairfield Glade, passed away April 13, 2003. A Time of Remembrance will be held Friday, April 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home.
Mr. Toth was born March 9, 1947 in Detroit, MI, the son of Alex and Eleanor Lindeman Toth.
He was a police captain in Clinton Township, MI and a member of Christian Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam.
Survivors include his wife, Roxanne Dunlap Toth of Fairfield Glade; sons and daughter-in-law, Erice and Kimberly Toth and Jonathan Toth, all of Algonac, MI; daughter, Sherry Toth of Fairfield Glade; and brother, Steven Toth Sr. of Clinton Township, MI.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew, Steven Toth Jr.
The family requests that memorials be made to Libby House on Webb Avenue (cancer treatment guest house).
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Allen E. Wells
May 24, 1914 - April 9, 2003
Allen Eugene Wells, 88, of Crossville, passed away April 9, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 11 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bros. Phil Jenkins and Wade Webster officiating. Special music was provided by the Crossville Church of Christ Singers. Graveside committal services were held April 12 at Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mr. Wells was born May 24, 1914 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Noah and Chloe Burgess Wells.
He was a salesman for L.P. Shanks Co. and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Pace Wells of Crossville; son, Jerry E. Wells of Oxnard, CA; daughter, Joyce Anita Chadwell of Fort Smith, AR; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Moses, Cordell, Paul and Ernest Wells; and sisters, Margaret Wells, Dorothy Wells, Eva Turner, Nannie Gentry and Louise Carson.
Pallbearers were deacons of the church. Honorary pallbearers were Eddie Brown, Bill Foland, Steve Hassler, Clyde Randolph, Jim Rogers, Joe Eller and Ken Scarbrough.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Church of Christ Library or Tennessee Children's Home.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Cordia B. Garrison
May 4, 1922 - April 12, 2003
Cordia Belle Garrison, 80, of Crossville, passed away April 12, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. Sister Ruth Lawson and Bro. Ricky Graves officiated, with special music by Janice Norris and John Pugh.
Mrs. Garrison was born May 4, 1922 in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of James and Unia Boyott Pugh.
She was a factory worker and a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include her son, James Garrison of Lenoir City, TN; grandchildren, Steve Garrison of Crossville and Lisa Schmidt of Cookeville; great-grandson, Nicholas Fraiser of Cookeville; and sister, Alta Lee Kaldor of Charleston, WV.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny James Garrison; daughter, Delma Jean Garrison; brother, Albert Pugh; and sisters, Maggie Pugh, Linnie Holbrook and Lillie Hollingsworth.
Pallbearers were John Selby, Mike Todd, Ed Caruthers, William Todd, Eric Todd and Craig Hubbs.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Willie B. Johnson
Sept. 16, 1914 - April 12, 2003
Willie Baston "Bass" Johnson, 88, of Crossville, passed away April 12, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 15 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hedgecoth Cemetery. Bros. Clayton Padgett and Scott White officiated, with special music by Tim and Terri Nash and Mike Nelson.
Mr. Johnson was born Sept. 16, 1914 in Overton County, TN, the son of Frank and Catherine Phipps Johnson.
He was a factory worker and a member of the Meridian Baptist Church.
Survivors include his sons, Kenneth, Ted, Tony, Donnie and Jack Johnson, all of Crossville, and Ronnie Johnson of Cookeville; daughters, Patricia Moss of Cookeville and Pam Johnson of Crossville; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Benton Johnson of Crossville; sisters, Nora Hargis of Crossville and Daisy Binkley of Joelton, TN; aunt, Mattie Wilson of Clinton, TN; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Alice Ray Johnson; and brother, Delbert Johnson.
Pallbearers were Tim Johnson, James Hayes, Jason Hancock, David Moss, Tony Stafford and Johnny Stafford.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

William C. Lee
April 18, 2003
William Clarence Lee, 87, of Lancing, TN, passed away April 18, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 20 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg, TN, with interment in Frankfort Church Cemetery. The Rev. Arthur Nance Jr. officiated.
Mr. Lee was an active member of Frankfort Community Church. He enjoyed listening to gospel singing, especially the Oak Grove Quartet. He was retired from the Morgan County Rroad Department where he operated a road grader. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Ruth Aytes Lee of Lancing; son, Ivan Lee of Covington, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Juanita Jean Lee and Dennis Adams of Crossville and Marjorie Lee and Nolen Barnett of Lancing, TN; grandchildren, Eugene Clarence Adams of Crossville, Krista Lammell, Amanda Cox and Samuel Lee, all of Wartburg, and Ross and Ricky Barnett, both of Lancing; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Geneva Melton of Indiana and Ina Heidel of Harriman; and brother, Den Lee of Lancing, TN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Melissa Lee; sisters, Elva Howard and Corda Hickman; and brothers, Jess and Arnold Lee.
Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Helen B. Nemeth
Sept. 20, 1917 - April 17, 2003
Helen B. Nemeth, 85, of Norwalk, CT, passed away April 17, 2003. A memorial service was conducted April 21 in the Norwalk United Methodist Church. The Rev. Janet Hodge officiated.
Mrs. Nemeth was born Sept. 20, 1917 in Grassy Cove, TN, the daughter of Austin and Vada Knox Bristow. She resided in Norwalk, CT most of her life.
She was a graduate of the University of Bridgeport and the Norwalk Hospital School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse for the Norwalk Hospital from 1944 to 1946, was a public health nurse in Darien from 1946 to 1951, and was a nurse for the City of Norwalk Health Department from 1958 to 1982.
She was a member of the Norwalk United Methodist Church for over 50 years and was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and the United Way.
Survivors include her husband, Stephen C. Nemeth of Norwalk; daughter, Jane E. Nemeth of Mystic, CT; son, Peter B. Nemeth of Corning, NY; brothers, John Bristow and Mose Bristow, both of Grassy Cove; sisters, Ruby Clark of Orlando, FL and Evelyn Cummings of Erlanger, KY; grandchildren, Matthew, Andrea and Samantha Nemeth; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Norwalk United Methodist Church, 718 West Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850, or to the American Red Cross.
Magner Funeral Home in Norwalk, CT was in charge of the arrangements.

Walter M. Scharff Sr.
Nov. 9, 1917 - April 15, 2003
Walter McReynolds Scharff Sr., 85, of Crossville, passed away April 15, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 18 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial with full military honors in Battown Cemetery in Crab Orchard. Mike Kerley officiated.
Mr. Scharff was born Nov. 9, 1917 in Knoxville, the son of Lewis and Edith L. Brewer Scharff.
He worked in commercial and residential painting and wallpapering and attended Fairfield Glade Church of Christ. He was a World War II Army veteran and worked on the Panama Canal.
Survivors include his children, Edith White of Knoxville; Cleo Wyatt and husband, Tony, of Crossville; Maxine Russell of Knoxville; Walter Scharff Jr. and wife, Judy, of St. Cloud, FL; Dale Smith of Knoxville; Ora Mae Fasick and husband, Steve, of Flag Staff, AZ; and Jewell McCoy of Crossville; 23 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Scharff.
Pallbearers were Robert Gore, Dallas Owens, Steve Fasick, David Randolph, Carl Sexton and Wade Goss.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

John Stites Jr.
Aug. 8, 1923 - April 14, 2003
John Stites Jr., 79, of Crossville, passed away April 14, 2003.
Funeral services were conducted April 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Linary Cemetery. The Rev. Fay Tucker officiated with remarks by Ms. Bobbie Keyes. Mr. Stites' favorite poems were read by his daughter, Tammie Hyder.
Mr. Stites was born Aug. 8, 1923 in Hopkinsville, KY, the son of John Stites Sr. and Susan Boyd Stites.
He was a CLU and retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. He was of the Methodist faith and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Sherrill Stites of Crossville; sons, David Stites of Hopkinsville, KY and John Stites of Crossville; daughters, Sandra Caples and Tammie Hyder of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and nephew, Jean Norton of Georgia.
Pallbearers were Christopher Stites, Joseph Stites, John Stites IV, Jean Norton, Eddie Caples and Chester Rose.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

James M. Autry
Aug. 30, 1914 - April 22, 2003
James Morris Autry, 88, of Crossville, passed away April 22, 2003. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23 at Thurman Funeral Home in Sparta. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 24 from the chapel of Thurman Funeral Home, with burial in Lower Cherry Creek Cemetery. Bro. J.T. Davis will officiate.
Mr. Autry was born Aug. 30, 1914 in Hamilton County, TN, the son of David Autry and Pearl Stanley Autry.
He was a mechanic.
Survivors include his wife, Geneviere Autry of Crossville; daughter, Betty Humphrey of Sparta; stepdaughter, Wilma Guy of Sparta; and stepson, Winfred Hale of Sparta.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Pearl Autry.
Thurman Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.

Grace M. Braden
Dec. 29, 1921 - April 16, 2003
Grace M. Braden, 81, of Crossville, passed away April 16, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 21 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, with burial in Eastland Cemetery. Father Patrick Brownell officiated.
Mrs. Braden was born Dec. 29, 1921 in Winchester, TN, the daughter of John and Nellie Smith McDaid.
She was a registered nurse and a public health nurse. She also served as the executive director for Visiting Nurses Association of Orange County, CA and testified before a Congressional Committee concerning home health care. She belonged to the Seaton Society and received the prestigious Seaton Award from St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Mrs. Braden was a member of St. Alphonus Catholic Church in Crossville.
Survivors include her husband, Erwin Braden of Sparta, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Building Fund.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

LuVern A. Cook
Jan. 23, 1908 - April 22, 2003
LuVern Andrew Cook, of Fairfield Glade, passed away April 22, 2003. Services will be held at a later date.
Mr. Cook was born Jan. 23, 1908 in Artesian, SD.
He was a graduate of Huron, South Dakota Business College and was employed by J.C. Penney Co. for 40 years as a store manager in Huron, SD; Watertown, WI; Urbana, IL; and Yankton, SD.
He married Christine Utterback in 1928, and after retirement in 1968, they made their home at Lake Vermilion, MN. For the past ten years he had resided in Fairfield Glade, where he was a member of Christ Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, William and Janice Cook of Fairfield Glade; daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Raymond Wilke of Fairfield Glade; and son, Robert Cook of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine, and son, James Patrick Cook.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Sylvester Davis
Oct. 30, 1925 - April 19, 2003
Sylvester Davis, 77, of Crossville passed away April 19, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 22 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery. Bro. Dave McCammon and Bro. Jackie Thompson officiated, with special music by Reba Reed.
Mr. Davis was born Oct. 30, 1925 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Roba and Rissie Pearl Tabor Davis.
He was retired from the United States Army, having served his country during the Korean and Vietnam wars and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Coffelt Davis of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, David "Red" and Pat Davis of Crossville and Roba and Kathy Davis of Ames, IA; daughters, Marcia Henderson and Sylvia Davis, both of Crossville; brothers, Jackson Junior Davis, Richard Carl Davis and Olen Jimmy Davis, all of Crossville; sisters, Mary Lee Kailvoda, Ernestine Blaylock, Geraldine Pugh and Maxine Beaty, all of Crossville, Christine Keys of Michigan and Edith Wesler of Paris, OH; grandchildren, Mark Pryor, Jessica Regen, Tiffany Davis, Trevor Davis and LouAnn Henderson, all of Crossville, Tyler Crowder and John Crowder, both of Iowa; and great-grandchildren, Maryanne Regen and Bryant Regen.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Eula Mae Dunlap.
Pallbearers were Drew Davis, Rocky Davis, Ralph Davis, Donnie Davis, Jake Davis, D.M. Murphy, Danny Murphy, Eddie Norris and Roger Norris.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Havanah S. Rozolsky
Havanah "Van" Shirley Rozolsky, 82, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Crossville, has passed away. Graveside services were held April 22 at Bethlehem Cemetery in Tompkinsville, KY.
Mrs. Rozolsky is survived by her son, Dr. Richard Rozolsky of Murfreesboro; sister, Ruby Hood of Cookeville; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was married to the late Herman Rozolsky, who taught school in the Cumberland County school system.
Information courtesy of Hood Funeral Home.

John H. Smith
Feb. 25, 1923 - April 16, 2003
John Herbert Smith, 80, of Crossville, passed away April 16, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 19 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carolyn Bingham officiating. Veterans Honor Guard of Cookeville provided the military honors of the presentation of the flag, firing detail and Taps at Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mr. Smith was born Feb. 25, 1923 in Pickett County, TN, the son of Floyd and Ona Gunnels Smith.
John Smith came to Crossville in April 1960 to open his own business, John Smith Professional Pharmacy. Crossville gained not only a new business, but a community leader, politician and friend.
Smith graduated from Picket County High School and attended one year at Tennessee Tech. His education was interrupted by World War II. While in the military, he attended Purdue University, and in 1949, he completed his education with a B.S. in pharmacy from the University of Mississippi.
He started his military career by volunteering for the Navy Reserves in September 1942. He was attending Tennessee Tech when he was called to active duty in July of 1943. "It was the honorable thing to do, to go fight for your country," said Smith.
His training began at Great Lakes Naval Training Station before being shipped out to the Asiatic Pacific to the U.S. Navy 7th Amphibious Forces. He was discharged in 1946 as a QM 2/C, receiving Victory and Philippine Liberation Defense medals. He resumed his military service in the Army Reserves, retiring years later as a Lieutenant Colonel. He also received the Tennessee Commendation Ribbon and Army Commendation. His military career spanned a total of 31 years. Indeed, he was one of the most patriotic citizens of Cumberland County, and the flags he treasured at his home and place of business can currently be observed flying at half staff.
John Smith was also known for his strong affiliation with the Republican Party. Anyone at the pharmacy can tell you that, at election time, all the Republican candidates would be spending some time in John's office "politicking." He rallied support not only for the local candidates, but for the state and presidential hopefuls as well. His political positions included: member of the Tennessee Republican Executive Committee, alternate delegate at the Republican National Convention, and guardian charter member of the Republican Presidential Task Force. On the walls are pictures and letters of thanks from Ronald Reagan, George Bush and now, George W. Bush. His most recent piece of memorabilia is his invitation to the inauguration of President George W. Bush
Smith could also be counted on in supporting community organizations. He held memberships in the U.S. and Tennessee National Guard Associations, the American Security Council, the American Legion, Shriners, The National Federation of Independent Business, First United Methodist Church, Fellow of American College of Apothecaries, the Capital Club, VFW, the Heritage Foundation, The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (where he also served as president), and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.
Out of all these accomplishments, John Smith was most proud of his standing as an independent business owner. He supported all efforts for the small businesses of America. He worked in drug stores in Cookeville, McMinnville and Sparta for 10 years before seeing his dream realized and opening his own business. "I could have bought other pharmacies," Smith said, "but I didn't want your conventional drugstore." His was the first apothecary pharmacy in this area. An apothecary pharmacy stocks only medicinals and closely related health items and convalescent aids. His was also the first pharmacy in Crossville and only the second in all of Tennessee to feature a drive-in window. John Smith Pharmacy was also the first in durable medical equipment for Crossville and it was one of the first 10 pharmacies to computerize in Tennessee.
John Smith came to Crossville with a vision, which he fulfilled. He started his own business that remains state-of-the-art, thriving after 43 years. He was an active, giving member of his community, supporting schools, churches, etc.
Smith was also a loving family man. He enjoyed houseboating, grilling steaks, dancing and seeing the ocean.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Louise Daniel Smith of Crossville; daughters, Terri Taylor of Knoxville, Vicki Upchurch of Crossville and Dr. Amy Smith-Barnes of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Katie Taylor, Emily and Luke Upchurch and Savannah Barnes; and sister, Chrystelle Smith of Byrdstown, TN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Groce.
Pallbearers were Tim Warren, Arthur Daniel, Jimmy Daniel, Dr. James Callis, James Gabbert and Billy Glen Smith.
The family requests that memorials be made to the American Heart Association and American Cancer Association.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Verlie L. Boles
Feb. 29, 1912 - April 20, 2003
Verlie L. Boles, 91, of Crossville, passed away April 20, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 23 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Campground Cemetery in Fentress County. Mike Kerley officiated.
Mrs. Boles was born Feb. 29, 1912 in Overton County, TN, the daughter of Tim Lynn and Alice McDonald Lynn.
She was a retired factory worker in the automobile industry and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her nephew, Rick Lynn of Indianapolis, IN; niece, Linda Davis of Seattle, WA; and stepson, Hollis Boles of Clarkrange, TN.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oakley Boles; and eight brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers were Rick Lynn, Rick Savage, Claude Davis, Robert Davis, Ted Ledbetter and Howard Ledbetter.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Eva E. Elmore
April 2, 1921 - April 21, 2003
Eva Elizabeth Elmore was born in Wilder, TN, the fourth child of Thomas Albert and Lizzie Nunn Elmore. Most of her childhood was spent in Lake Worth, FL and Cookeville, TN. When she was 13, the family moved into a barn on the Cumberland Homesteads until their house was built. The beautiful family home and farm was on Open Range Road, bordered by Daddy's Creek.
Eva was a member of the first Homestead High School graduating class in 1939. She was one of the first eight "females" to be hired at the Homestead Hosiery Mill. Since most men were gone to war, the mill was forced to try using women. Much to the supervisor's surprise, the women were better knitters than the men had been.
Eva saved enough money to be able to take a two-year secretarial degree at Berea College, KY. She went to work in Oak Ridge and became secretary to the maintenance supervisor at K-25 until her retirement.
Her sister, Helen Jeanne E. Elrod, and her husband, Hunter Elrod; brother, Henry N. Elmore and his wife, Shirley Hassler Elmore, of Uplands Retirement Village in Pleasant Hill, survive her. Other surviving relatives are a sister-in-law, Hilda Elmore of Florida, eight nieces and nephews, 13 great-nieces and -nephews, and one great-great-nephew, plus many cousins.
Eva was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Thomas Albert Elmore Jr. and Walter Elmore; and niece, Susan Elmore Dodd.
Growing up in a loving family that sang "when two or more" were gathered, Eva was gifted with a beautiful soprano voice in her youth.
Always generous with time, love and support, she cared for her elderly parents, supported and sent younger sister Jeanne to Berea College and always laughed with exuberant joy.
Memorial donations should be made to the Pleasant Hill Community Church Building Fund or the Wharton Nursing Home Capitol Fund, earmarked for the building fund.

Oley E. McCoy
Jan. 23, 1916 - April 22, 2003
Oley E. McCoy, 87, of Crossville, passed away April 22, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 24 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Elmore Cemetery. Mike McCoy officiated.
Mr. McCoy was born Jan. 23, 1916 in Crossville, the son of Houston H. McCoy and Margaret Turner McCoy.
He was retired from the handle mill in Crossville and sang tenor for the Tabernacle Quartet. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Herbert and Wilma McCoy of Crossville and Dean and Mary Lou McCoy of Clarkrange; grandsons, David, Tim, Mike, Trent, Marty and Glen McCoy of Crossville and Tom McCoy of Cookeville; granddaughters, Rose Ann McNeal, Teresa Watts, Sherry Guinn and Tracy Tatum, all of Crossville; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosie Gertrude McCoy; and daughter, Mattie Faye McCoy.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Anne O. Bunn
Jan. 29, 1924 - April 22, 2003
Anne O. Bunn, 79, of Crossville, passed away April 22, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 26 at First Baptist Church in Crossville, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. David Wilkerson officiated, with music by The Happy Hearts.
Mrs. Bunn was born Jan. 29, 1924 in Searles, AL, the daughter of Mary Ann Lovelady Stanley and Verna Stanley.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Crossville.
Survivors include her husband, Gene Bunn; daughter, Paula Holder of Nashville; granddaughter and husband, Pamela and Jim Aperans of Crossville; great-grandchildren, Amanda, Jessica, Megan, Michael and Joshua, all of Crossville; brother and sister-in-law, Dedric and Rosie Hughes of Tampa, FL; and niece and husband, Elizabeth and Terry Cooper of Boca Raton, FL.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her nephew, Leon Hughes.
The deacons of the First Baptist Church served as pallbearers.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Ervin Hedgecoth
Feb. 18, 1919 - April 25, 2003
Ervin Hedgecoth, 84, of Crossville, passed away April 25, 2003. The family has chosen cremation and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Hedgecoth was born Feb. 18, 1919 in Crab Orchard, TN, the son of Hiram and Lola Turner Hedgecoth.
He was retired from Montgomery County Education Systems in Dayton, OH. He was a master mason, being a member of the New Carsile Lodge #100 in New Carsile, OH. He was a member of the Southern Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of over 61 years, Notie Bradam Hedgecoth of Crossville; daughter, Sandy Copeland of Burlington, NC; son, John Hedgecoth of Crossville; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Alfred Hedgecoth; and two infant daughters, Alfreda and Mary Ann Hedgecoth.
Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Willie E. Jones
April 26, 2003
Willie Ethel Jones, 89, of Sparta, TN, passed away April 26, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 28 at Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta, with burial in the Highland Cemetery.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Wilma and Jimmy Mills of Sparta; son and daughter-in-law, David and Kaye Jones of Nashville; sisters, Louise Turner of Powell, TN, Jewell Turner of Georgia, Jean Warner of Crossville, Crystal Wyatt of Crossville, Joyce Brewer of Ohio and Lena Jo Tucker of Ohio; grandchildren, Sharon (Lynn) Hickey, Debbie (Gary) Warrick, James (Yvette) Mills and Traci (Ray) Turner; and eight great-grandchildren.
Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Sally L. Schrader
Dec. 12, 1929 - April 21, 2003
Sally Lou (Stoddard) Schrader, 73, of Fairfield Glade, passed away April 21, 2003. A memorial service was held April 24 at the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church. The Rev. Max Mayo and Lanita Pride officiated.
Mrs. Schrader was born Dec. 12, 1929 in Louisville, OH, the daughter of Blakeslee and Ledah Irish Stoddard.
She was a loving wife, mother, sister, friend and grandmother. She touched many people's lives through the years. She was very active in the Humane Society over the last 15 years. One of the accomplishments of which she was most proud was her involvement in the spay and neuter program, helping low income families who otherwise would not be able to afford this service. She also rescued countless abandoned dogs and cats, personally taking care of them until she located the owners or found a suitable home. Her kind and thoughtful heart failed her in the end, but her spirit will always be with us.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Ken Schrader of Fairfield Glade; son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Annie Schrader and their children, Emily and Matt Schrader, all of Dewitt, MI; son, Dean Scott Schrader; daughters and sons-in-law, Ledah Schrader and Graeme Welsh of Seattle, WA, and Peggy Schrader Scoggins and Lee Scoggins and their children, Hayley and Amanda Scoggins, all of Dallas, TX; brothers and sister-in-law, Carlton and Pat Stoddard of Tucson, AZ and Gary Stoddard of Key West, FL; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joanne and Charles Robertson of Maine and Joyce and Charles Lipman of Miami Lakes, FL.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations "In memory of Sally Schrader" to the American Humane Society, 63 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, CO 80112.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

William A. Barnes
Feb. 12, 1936 - April 23, 2003
William Arlie Barnes, 67, of Crossville, passed away April 23, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 25 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bros. Richard Bane and Arthur Q. Smith officiated, with special music by the Tennessee Gospel Aires and DeWayne Wagner.
Mr. Barnes was born Feb. 12, 1936 in Bledsoe County, TN, the son of Homer and Nellie Pauline Rines Barnes.
He was in dry wall construction and a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include his wife, Betty "Sue" Rice Barnes of Crossville; sons, Richard A. Barnes of Dayton, OH, Jerry L. Barnes of Ramstein AFB of Germany and Ivan D. Barnes of Crossville; grandchildren, Richard, Dustin, Brittany, Anthony, Savannah, J. and Rebecca Sue; brothers, Denzle Barnes of Crossville, Buck Barnes of Dayton, OH, Clifford Barnes of Clarkrange, Charles Barnes of Cleveland, OH and Bobby Barnes of Crossville; and sisters, Lucille Mooneyhan, Bertha Sherrill, Sue Maynard and Mildred Moore, all of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death in his brothers, Gordon and Clayton Barnes; and sisters, Pearl Matthews and Joyce Davis.
Pallbearers were Dallas Hedgecoth, Tim Maynard, Donathan Barnes, Sam Sherrill, Roger Brown, Dan Sherrill, Bill Sherman and Homer Matthews.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Hubert Barrett
April 7, 1920 - April 25, 2003
Hubert "Herb" Barrett, 83, of Crossville, passed away April 25, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 29 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Hollis Page officiated.
Mr. Barrett was born April 7, 1920 in Cleveland, GA, the son of Hubert and Cora Bryant Barrett.
He was an industrial driver for Ford Motor Company and a member of the Church of Christ. He was also a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha Nell Barrett of Crossville; son, James Barrett of Greenville, SC; brothers, Clyde, Grady and Carl of Greenville, SC and Johnny Barret of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; three aunts in Georgia; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Larry Barrett; two brothers and two sisters.
Members of the Veterans Honor Guard served as pallbearers.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Lillie M. Brewer
Jan. 16, 1923 - April 25, 2003
Lillie Mae Brewer, 80, of Crossville, passed away April 25, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 27 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Leffle Webb Cemetery. Bro. Kenneth Cole officiated.
Mrs. Brewer was born in Jan. 16, 1923 in Fentress County, TN, the daughter of Andrew and Virginia Hall Neely.
She was a retired nurse's aid and attended Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Roger Wyatt of Crossville; Wanda and Joseph Schmidt of Cleveland, OH and Cindy Spriggs of Crossville; son, William H. "Bill" Brewer of Crossville; grandchildren, Shaunda and Lucas Wyatt of Crossville, Denese Berry of Cape Coral, FL, Marty Brewer of Crossville, Tim Wyatt of Port Richie, FL, Jenelle Nance of Panama City Beach, FL and Mechele McDaniel of Nashville; great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Travis Berry of Cape Coral, FL, Brandon Williams of Crossville, Courtney Nance of Panama City Beach, FL, and Haley and Maggie Jo Spriggs; brothers, Buster, Bill and Red Neely, all of Crossville; and sisters, Hattie Burgess and Lucy Campbell of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Bud" Brewer Sr.; sons, Tony Brewer and Edward D. Brewer Jr.; brothers, Johnny and Sam Neely; and sisters, Ollie Neely and Effie Hoover.
Pallbearers were Dean Neely, Willie Burgess, Johnny Clyde Burgess, Marty Brewer, Brandon Williams and Tim Wyatt.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Violet L. Lehmann
Nov. 3, 1945 - April 25, 2003
Violet L. Lehmann, 57, of Cumberland County, TN, passed away April 25, 2003. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 3, at 10 a.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Crossville, with private interment at Smith's Chapel. The Rev. Merlin Sepmeyer will officiate.
Mrs. Lehmann was born Nov. 3, 1945 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Frank Jones and Sonjia Jones.
She was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald Chris Lehmann; daughters, Valerie Clark of Crossville and Renee French of Mason Hall, TN; nine grandchildren; mother, Sonjia Jones of Albuquerque, NM; five brothers; and three sisters.
She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Jones.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

Eldred "Tom" Stanley Lockhart
March 14, 1913 - April 21, 2003
Eldred "Tom" Stanley Lockhart, 90, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away April 21, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 26 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Linary Cemetery. Bro. Phil Jenkins officiated, with special music by the Church of Christ Singers.
Mr. Lockhart was born March 14, 1913 in New Market, TN, the son of Benjamin and Callie Edwards Lockhart.
He was a machine repairman for Detroit Diesel Allison & GM and was a member of Westside Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Brown Lockhart of Indianapolis, IN; sons, Benjamin Lockhart of Florida and David Lockhart of Avon, IN; daughters, Patricia Beck of Tennessee, Yvonne Heckman of Ohio and Cheryl Owens of Indiana; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and 19 brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers were Carl Lockhart, Leon Brown, Jeff Brown, Clarence Lockhart, Kevin Wyatt and Vaughn Brown.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

William H. Redwine Sr.
July 20, 1943 - April 22, 2003
William Howard Redwine Sr., 59, of Crossville, passed away April 22, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 24 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Big Lick Cemetery. Scott White officiated.
Mr. Redwine was born July 20, 1943 in Crab Orchard, TN, the son of Alice J. and James Hyder.
He was a maintenance man for the Cumberland County Board of Education and a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret E. Redwine; children, William H. Redwine Jr. and his wife, Catherine M. Redwine, Monica Renee Newberry and her husband, Chuck Newberry, Jackie H. Adams and his wife, Christina M. Westervelt, James D. Adams and his wife, Angela L. Adams, Henry Lee Sedgebeer and Bill Manis; grandchildren, William R. Adams, Rachael Nicole Adams, Caitlin M. Redwine, Macey M. Redwine, Casey W. Newberry, Logan Chase Newberry, Kara L. Adams and Sara L. Adams; sisters, Betty Sherrill and Ann Trimble; and brother, John Herbert Tanner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Redwine; and nephew, Billy Redwine.
Pallbearers were Doug Adams, Jackie Adams, Howard Redwine Jr., William Manis, Grant Fouse, Chuck Newberry, Darrell Morris Jr. and Henry Sedgebeer.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Richard J. Schwartzinger
Feb. 4, 1942 - April 27, 2003
Richard J. Schwartzinger, 61, of Fairfield Glade, originally from Hackettstown, NJ, passed away April 27, 2003. Visitation will be held Friday, May 2 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held afterward at 2 p.m. Father Greg Neuzil will officiate, with private interment to follow.
Mr. Schwartzinger was born Feb. 4, 1942 in Passaic, NJ, the son of Joseph and Katherine Schwartzinger.
He was a service technician for Xerox and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He was also a Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Mary Ann Schwartzinger of Fairfield Glade; sons, Thomas Schwartzinger of Ladson, SC and Steven Schwartzinger of Lake Hopatcong, NJ; grandchildren, Maicol McGaughey and Megan Renee Schwartzinger; and sister, Kathleen Mura of Pennsylvania.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 East Adams Street, Crossville, TN 38555.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.