DECEMBER 2001 OBITUARIES

Cyril Joseph Angemeer
Dec. 21, 1925 - Nov. 17, 2001
Cyril Joseph Angemeer, 75, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 17, 2001. A memorial service was held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, with Father Patrick Brownell officiating. Burial was in Queen of Heaven Cemetery in McMurray, PA.
Mr. Angemeer was born Dec. 21, 1925, in Finleyville, PA, the son of Charles and Mary Kuchinic Angemeer.
He was a mason.
Survivors include his wife, Marybelle Angemeer of Crossville; son, William Angemeer of Nashville; daughters, Sondra Moore of Houston, PA, and Susan Anderson and Sharon Despines, both of Pittsburgh, PA; brother, James Angemeer of Mesa, AZ; sister, Hope Eirkson of North Hills, PA; and grandchildren, Hiland Moore, Nathan Moore, Cassandra Despines, Jonathan Despines and Maximus Despines.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Donald Edwin Luther
Sept. 18, 1935 - Nov. 28, 2001
Donald Edwin Luther, 66, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Nov. 28, 2001. A celebration of his life will be held Friday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fairfield Glade, with Pastor Weeks officiating.
Mr. Luther was born Sept. 18, 1935, in Flint, MI, the son of Harold and Helen Luther.
He was president of his Flint Technical High School senior class in 1953, and graduated from General Motors Institute with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 1958. His career with General Motors spanned 34 years in various managerial positions, mostly within the Chevrolet Division. Following retirement from General Motors, Mr. Luther managed and engineered the installation of air bag systems internationally for Allied Signal Safety Restraint Systems for eight years. Until his death he operated his own consulting business, servicing several companies with personnel training and quality systems improvement, using Six Sigma principles.
An avid supporter of the game of golf, Mr. Luther was a perpetual member of the USGA and made several attempts at qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open. Among his achievements in many leagues and tournaments was winning the Oakland University Men's Club Championship in 1984 in Rochester, MI.
He moved to Fairfield Glade in 1999, where he was a member of the Lions Club, and of the choir at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lynn Salisbury Luther of Fairfield Glade; mother, Helen Luther Marshall of Phoenix, AZ; son, Scott Luther of Romeo, MI; stepdaughters, Amanda McNeill and Roslyn McNeill, both of Knoxville, and Susannah McNeill of Cincinnati, OH; sisters and brothers-in-law, Deanna and Del Hatley of Alton, IL, Nancy and Bob Zwick of Phoenix, AZ; father- and mother-in-law, the Rev. Darwin and Marilyn Salisbury of Petoskey, MI; sisters-in-law, Debbie Salisbury of San Diego, CA, Conda Salisbury of Grand Rapids, MI, and Lonna Woodard and her husband, Brian, and children, Brittany and Brent, all of Petoskey, MI; and step-grandsons, Tyler McNeill and Shane Robinson.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Luther; and son, Michael Luther.
Memorial donations may be made to Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church; or to the Tiger Woods Foundation, which promotes America's youth, at www.twfound.org/charity/donation.doc.
Information provided by Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes Inc. in Cincinnati, OH.

 

Cecil Dalton Melton
March 27, 1933 - Nov. 28, 2001
Cecil Dalton Melton, 68, of the Muddy Pond community, passed away Nov. 28, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 1 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, with interment in Wilson Cemetery. The Rev. Robert Wright, the Rev. Herbert Hollars and the Rev. Glenn Murphy officiated.
Mr. Melton was born March 27, 1933, in Overton County, TN, the son of Sherman Melton and Martha Hollars Melton Hall.
He was a retired factory worker. He had worked with Nichols and File, Indiana Glass in Indiana and at Bennett's in Cookeville.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Darryl Miller of the Muddy Pond community; son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Linda Melton of the Muddy Pond community; sisters, Pearl Beaty of Monterey and Willma Braddcocks of Crossville; and brothers, Carl Melton of Cookeville and Haskell Melton and Earl Melton, both of Monterey.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Kathryn Garrett and Lucille Clark; and two brothers, Dewey Melton and Jesse Melton.
Goff Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Flarce Hall Northrup
Jan. 10, 1906 - Dec. 1, 2001
Flarce Hall Northrup, 95, of Sunbright, TN, passed away Dec. 1, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 3 at Schubert Funeral Home in Sunbright, with the Rev. Luther Massengill officiating.
A graveside service will be held today, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant Ridge Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Northrup was born Jan. 10, 1906, in Morgan County, TN, the daughter of John and Eliza Hall.
Survivors include her husband of 75 years, Fred W. Northrup of Sunbright; brother, Sam Hall of Huntsville, TN; sons and daughters-in-law, Fred T. and Carolyn Northrup of Crestwood, KY, Jack and Helen Northrup of Shannon, MS, and Vaughn Northrup of Sunbright; daughters and sons-in-law, Doris Hughes of Cincinnati, OH, Robbie Stewart, and Judy and Phil Shannon, all of Sunbright, and Altheiah and Dennis Jones of Deer Lodge; 28 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; very special friend, Josh Brown; and a host of other friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Eliza Hall; sisters, Emma Walker, Flara Terry, Alma Hall and Dimple Acres; brother, Tom Hall; sons, Billy Hall and J.B. Hall; daughter, Ila Mae McLin; and son-in-law, Clayton Stewart.
Schubert Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Winell Taylor
April 10, 1926 - Nov. 30, 2001
Winell "Pip" Taylor, 75, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 30, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 3 from the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in Gainesboro, TN, with Bro. Jimmy Anderson officiating. Burial was in Lynn Cemetery in the Burristown community of Jackson County, TN.
Mr. Taylor was born April 10, 1926, in Tennessee, the son of John Horace and Sarah Maude Smith Taylor.
He was a retired carpenter, and a resident of the Mayland community of Cumberland County.
Survivors include his brothers, Robert Taylor of Crossville and Eugene Taylor of Charlotte, NC; sisters, Betty Lou Nichols of Clarksville, TN, and Mary Jane Driver of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; grandchildren, Melissa Phillips and Mary Ward; great-grandchildren, Chris Phillips and Heather Phillips; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Bessie Phillips of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sarah Taylor; brother, Odell Taylor; and sister, Estella Carter.
Information provided by Anderson Funeral Home in Gainesboro.

 

Bessie Mae Troglin
Jan. 17, 1916 - Nov. 26, 2001
Bessie Mae Troglin, 85, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 26, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 29 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Newton Cemetery. The Rev. Vern Daugherty officiated.
Ms. Troglin was born Jan. 17, 1916, in Cumberland County.
She was a retired seamstress for Hills Department Store, and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was active in First Baptist Church for many years.
Survivors include her sister, Margaret Martin; nephew and niece-in-law, Bob and Debbie Martin of Massachusetts; niece and nephew-in-law, Dale and Linda Martin Warofka of Pennsylvania; great-nephews, Robbie Martin, Chad Martin and Jeremy Martin, all of Massachusetts, and Scott Warofka and Matthew Warofka, both of Pennsylvania; great-niece, Machelle Warofka of Pennsylvania; great-great-niece, Tonya Martin of Massachusetts; and a host of cousins and friends.
Pallbearers were Danny Tollett, Bob Elmore, James Troglin, Carl Troglin and Doug Hash.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Martha Hamby Chilikos
July 18, 1924 - Nov. 8, 2001
Martha Hamby Chilikos, 77, of Camarillo, CA, passed away Nov. 8, 2001. Her cremains will be interred at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Camarillo at a later date.
Mrs. Chilikos was born July 18, 1924, in Crossville, the daughter of Jule and Ruth Hamby.
She and Nick Chilikos were married in Owosso, MI, on Oct. 14, 1950, and resided there for 14 years, where she worked at Auto-Lite. Upon moving to California, she worked at Litton Industries, Woodland Hills, for a few years until she retired.
Survivors include her husband, Nick Chilikos of Camarillo, CA; sisters, Mildred Cox, Mabel Barnwell and Melba Barnwell, all of Crossville; brother-in-law and his wife, John and Betty Chilikos of Ocala, FL; sister-in-law, Julie Voulgaris of Owosso, MI; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jule and Ruth Hamby; sisters, Marg Elmore and Madalyn Bryson; and brother, Oscar Hamby.
Information provided courtesy of Bilbrey Funeral Home.

 

Thomas Allen Corum
May 5, 1954 - Nov. 25, 2001
Thomas Allen Corum, 47, passed away Nov. 25, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 29 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Mike Ritzman and Bro. Phil Jenkins officiated, with special music by Mike Ritzman.
Mr. Corum was born May 5, 1954, in Knoxville, the son of Lewis Allen Jr. and Juanita Mae Collins Corum.
He was a mechanic at Wal-Mart Automotive, and a member of Believers Fellowship.
Survivors include his mother, Juanita Corum of Crossville; sons, Randell Corum of Crossville, and Shane Corum and Dewayne Corum, both of Knoxville; daughters, Alissa Jenkins of Cookeville and Rachel Corum of Crossville; brothers, Rick Corum and Calvin Corum, both of Crossville, and Steve Corum of Knoxville; sisters, Sandra Hicks of Dallas, GA, Rosemarie White of Benigton, FL, and Janice Huckeba of Stockbridge, GA; former wife, Sherri Corum of Crossville; and three grandchildren.
Pallbearers were David Hicks, John Benge, Jimmy Cole, Kraig Miller, Tom Miller and John Jenkins.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Florence E. Fitzgerald
June 29, 1916 - Nov. 18, 2001
Florence E. Fitzgerald, 85, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 18, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 19 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with Minister Al Watkins officiating, and special music by Reba Reed and Al Watkins. Graveside services were held in Tolletts Chapel Cemetery, with Todd McDonald officiating.
Mrs. Fitzgerald was born June 29, 1916, in Bryson City, NC, the daughter of Mary Arzell Jones and John Lewis Carson.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lou and Ralph Kidwell of Sparta, and Sharon and Dick Hyder, and Betty Stout, all of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Gordon Bill and Betty Carson, and Fred and Pam Stout, all of Crossville; sister, Pauline Smith of Belmont, NC; sister-in-law, Nettie Vaughn of Michigan; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Arzell Jones and John Lewis Carson; husband, Andrew J. Fitzgerald; sons, Johnny Fitzgerald, Glen Fitzgerald, Carson Fitzgerald and Chick Fitzgerald; and nine brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers were members of Mrs. Fitzgerald's family.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Clarence Harris
June 29, 1929 - Nov. 29, 2001
Clarence "Elmo" Harris, 72, of Crab Orchard, passed away Nov. 29, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 2 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with Scott White officiating. Burial was in Haley's Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Harris was born June 29, 1929, in Calahan, FL, the son of Lee and Agnes Hassler Harris.
He was self-employed. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, and was awarded a Commendation Ribbon for Meritorious Service.
Survivors include his children, Sherrie G. Mabry of Mineral Bluff, GA, Clarence "Sonny" Harris II of Ringgold, GA, Melisa Stover of Pleasant Hill and Derrick Stover of Crossville; brothers, Lowell Harris and Ronnie Harris, both of Chestnut Hill, TN, and Paul Harris of Claytiville, GA; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and best friend and companion, Wanda Harris.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lee Harris; and mother, Agnes Hassler Harris.
Pallbearers were members of the Honor Guard of VFW Post 6277.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Richard Paul Lehmann
April 20, 1909 - Nov. 26, 2001
Richard Paul Lehmann, 92, of Tifton, GA, passed away Nov. 26, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 29 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Crossville, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Pastor Kenneth H. Allan, Pastor Paul Albers and Pastor Merlin Sepmeyer officiated.
Mr. Lehmann was born April 20, 1909, in Lincoln, TX, the son of John A. and Emma Domann Lehmann.
He was a minister of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod.
Survivors include his sons, Richard Lehmann of Venice, CA, and Dennis Lehmann of Banner Elk, NC: daughters and son-in-law, Mary Ann Davis of Cartersville, GA, Margaret Evans of Ponte Verde, FL, and Ruth and Michael Lee of Tifton, GA; brother, Louis Lehmann of Giddings, TX; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Bertha Novak Lehmann.
Memorials may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Earl Thomas May
Nov. 1, 1953 - Dec. 2, 2001
Earl Thomas May, 48, of Nashville, passed away Dec. 2, 2001. A memorial service will be held today, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. at Coffee County Funeral Chapel in Manchester, TN, with the Rev. Luke Dunn officiating.
Mr. May was born Nov. 1, 1953, in Newport News, VA.
He was a graduate of Manchester Central High School and Middle Tennessee State University, and had resided in Burley, ID, for the past 18 years.
Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Suzanne May; mother and stepfather, Katherine M. and Gene Reese of Crossville; brother and sister-in-law, Charles F. Jr. and Vickie May; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Crom Carmichael; nieces, Marci May, Melinda May and Olivia Carmichael; and nephew, Garrett Carmichael.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles F. May; and brother, Wayne D. May.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203.
Information provided courtesy of Crawford Mortuary and Crematory in Nashville.

 

Thomas Baughman
Aug. 18, 1916 - Dec. 1, 2001
Thomas "Gene" Baughman, 85, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 1, 2001. A memorial service was held Dec. 4 at Mr. Baughman's residence, on the lawn by his garden. Special music was provided by Patty Hooie, and remembrances were given by family and friends.
Mr. Baughman was born Aug. 18, 1916, in Herold, WV, the son of Newman and Fanny Bell Dixon Baughman.
He was a mechanic for Brevard County, FL, and a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Irene Baughman of Crossville; son, Randy Baughman of Palm Bay, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Farrokh Ollia of Lakeland, FL; daughter-in-law, Barbara Thompson of Alexandria, VA; brothers, Herald Baughman of Charleston, WV, and Bernell Baughman of Ravenswood, WV; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

John Dyer Davis
Dec. 19, 1922 - Dec. 5, 2001
John Dyer Davis, 78, of Smithville, TN, passed away Dec. 5, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Thurman Funeral Home in Sparta, with burial in Eastland Cemetery.
Mr. Davis was born Dec. 19, 1922, in White County, TN, the son of Henry and Dolly Davis.
He was a laborer, and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Ida Lee Davis of Smithville; children, Rita Matthews and Johnny Davis, both of Smithville, and Earl Kirby of Crossville; brother, Bethel Davis of Sparta; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Thurman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

 

William A. Massaro Sr.
Dec. 18, 1913 - Nov. 27, 2001
William A. Massaro Sr., 87, of Temple Terrace, FL, and a part-time resident of Crab Orchard, passed away Nov. 27, 2001. Funeral Mass was held Nov. 30 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Temple Terrace, with interment in Sunset Memory Gardens in Thonotosassa, FL.
Mr. Massaro was born Dec. 18, 1913, in Windsor Locks, CT.
He was a retired tool and gauge maker for Hamilton Standard, and a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Temple Terrace. He was a member of Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club and Edgewood Country Club in Suffield, CT.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Massaro; son, William A. Massaro Jr. of Temple Terrace; son and daughter-in-law, Francis "Frank" E. and Beverly L. Massaro of Crab Orchard; brother, James W. Massaro of Duxbury, MA; sisters, Frances O'Brien of Bradenton, FL, and Rose Shortt of Mystic, CT; and two grandsons, William Massaro of Temple Terrace and Michael Massaro of Tennessee.
Information courtesy of The Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL.

 

Alvin Ray
Alvin "Cotton" Ray, 82, of Eaton Township, OH, has passed away. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with Roland Smith officiating. Burial will be in Hedgecoth Cemetery.
Visitation will be today (Friday) from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Ray was born in Meridian, TN, in 1919, and moved from Crossville to Eaton Township in 1944.
He retired from the Grafton, OH, Street Department.
Survivors include his daughters, Carrie Friedenstab of Elyria, OH, Patsy Blackburn of Loudonville, OH, Dorothy Ray and Donna Ray, both of Grafton, OH, Jean McCamish of Athens, OH, and Mary Milhoan of North Canton, OH; son, Kevin Ray of Grafton, OH; brother, Eugene Ray of Middleburg Heights, OH; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Ella Ray, who passed away in 1988; twin infant sons; grandson, James Alvin McCamish; three brothers; and five sisters.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

 

Henry DeWitt Beeson
Aug. 25, 1920 - Nov. 21, 2001
Henry DeWitt Beeson, 81, of Hot Springs Village, AR, passed away Nov. 21, 2001. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. at Crossville First United Methodist Church.
Mr. Beeson was born Aug. 25, 1920, in Winston-Salem, NC, the son of DeWitt and Margie Willard Beeson.
He received an industrial engineering degree from Georgia Tech, and had careers as a sales executive with Alcoa, and as an instructor and area director with Tennessee State Area Voc-Tech Schools. He was a member of the Village United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Cox Beeson of Hot Springs Village; son, Mark Henry Beeson of Denver, CO; daughter, Amy Beeson Felgar of Portsmouth, NH; stepsons, Bill Wilkes of Memphis, TN, John Wilkes of Houston, TX, and Chuck Wilkes of San Antonio, TX; stepdaughters, Peggy Harper of Fayetteville, AR, and Carol Quenzer of Kingwood, TX; and six grandchildren.
The family requests memorials be made to First United Methodist Church.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

 

Eugenia Nelson Hicks
Aug. 15, 1911 - Dec. 2, 2001
Eugenia Nelson Hicks, 90, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 2, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 4 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with the Rev. Fay Tucker and Bro. Hank Jones officiating. Graveside services were held Dec. 5 at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville, with the Rev. Fay Tucker officiating.
Mrs. Hicks was born Aug. 15, 1911, in Pulaski, TN, the daughter of Lester and Hester Davenport Hightower.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Homestead United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Rebecca Lewis of Crossville; brother, George Hightower of Mascoutah, IL; sisters, Mary Louise Quarles of Charleston, SC, and Helen Herbert of Antioch, TN; grandchildren, Tracie Roberson, Kristie Varney and Bradley Maddox, all of Crossville; and great-grandchildren, Taylor, Cade, Jacob and Klaire.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Hicks.
Pallbearers were Brad Maddox, Jimmy Roberson, Craig Varney, Jay Bohrman, Steve Herbert and Ken Davis.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Robert L. Kemmer Jr.
Oct. 24, 1930 - Dec. 6, 2001
Robert L. Kemmer Jr., 71, of Harriman, formerly of Crab Orchard, passed away Dec. 6, 2001. Graveside services and interment were held Dec. 8 in Haleys Grove Cemetery, with military honors.
Mr. Kemmer was born Oct. 24, 1930, in the Grassy Cove community in Cumberland County, the son of Robert and Mildred Kemmer.
He was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, with 21 years of service.
Survivors include his sisters, Katherine Jolley of Rockwood and Sue Nette Wolfe of Crossville; niece, Rhonda Leopper of Soddy-Daisy, TN; great-nephew, Logan Loveday of Soddy-Daisy; uncles, Ezra R. Swann of Crossville and Dan Swann of Crab Orchard; and aunt, Beatrice Knox of Crossville.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mildred Kemmer; and brother, Rolland Kemmer.

 

Noble Ray Myers
Dec. 11, 1934 - Dec. 2, 2001
Noble Ray Myers, 66, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 2, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 5 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Martha Hale officiated.
Mr. Myers was born Dec. 11, 1934, in Cumberland County, the son of Ray Oliver and Ada Nichols Myers.
He was a school teacher at Voc-Tech, and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Goss Myers of Crossville; son, Scott Myers of Crossville; daughter, Kim Myers of Crossville, sisters, Geneva Barnett, Nova Abner and Opal Daniels, all of Crossville; and grandchildren, Shayna Potter and Spencer Potter.
Pallbearers were Roger Smith, Terry Goss, Billy Barnett, Wayne Barnett, Ronnie Abner, Mark Daniels and Jimmy Daniels.
The family requests that memorials be made to Dorton United Methodist Church, c/o Glenn Miller, 3503 Hwy. 70 E, Crossville, TN 38555.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Elsie Rackley
Nov. 14, 1910 - Dec. 7, 2001
Elsie Rackley, 91, of Sparta, passed away Dec. 7, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 10 at West Sparta Church of Christ, with burial in Highland Cemetery. Bro. Jack Chadwell and Bro. Chad Ramsey officiated.
Mrs. Rackley was born Nov. 14, 1910, in White County, TN, the daughter of Doc Bruster and Kate Dunn Powell.
She was a retired teacher, and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her sisters, Bill Bohannon of Sparta, Ann Ray of Cookeville, Juanita Austin of Sanford, FL, and Ruth Glover of Johnson City, TN; brother, Jim Powell of Elizabethton, TN; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Doc Bruster and Kate Dunn Powell; her husband, James Rackley; sister, Elizabeth Sapp; and brothers, Elmer Powell, Barnett Powell and Paul Powell.
Thurman Funeral Home in Sparta was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Roy L. Simpson
Aug. 12, 1923 - Dec. 7, 2001
Roy L. Simpson, 78, of Farragut, TN, passed away Dec. 7, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 10 at Concord United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bill Kilday officiating.
A graveside service with full military honors will be held today (Tuesday) at 10 a.m. at Grassy Cove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Crossville.
Mr. Simpson was born Aug. 12, 1923, in McMinn County, TN, the son of Floyd and Velma Hutsell Simpson.
He was retired from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, working in the Instrumentation and Control Division for 35 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Threat in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters.
He was a member of Concord United Methodist Church, and a charter member of the Farragut Ruritan Club.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Joe and Sandra Simpson of Lenoir City, TN, and Jim and Sandi Simpson of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Mark Robbins of Farragut; brothers, Nelson Simpson of Athens, TN, and Milton Simpson of Niota, TN; sisters, Helen Capizzi of Chicago, IL, and Nell Anderson of Athens; grandchildren, Andrew Simpson, Natalie Simpson, Stephanie Simpson, Graham Simpson, Joseph Robbins, Jason Robbins and Justin Robbins; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Velma Hutsell Simpson; his wife, Clara "Toppie" Simpson; stepmother, Clemmie Simpson; and brothers, Bill Simpson and Joseph Simpson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Concord UMC Youth Fund, 11020 Roane Dr., Knoxville, TN 37922.
Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is in charge of the arrangements.

 

John Barham Sorrell
Sept. 14, 1940 - Dec. 7, 2001
John Barham Sorrell, 61, of Sparta, passed away Dec. 7, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 10 from Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta, with burial in Oaklawn Cemetery. Don Burns officiated.
Mr. Sorrell was born Sept. 14, 1940, in White County, TN, the son of Carroll Jackson and Lenora Taft Sorrell.
He was a truck driver for Averitt Express.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Johnson Sorrell of Sparta; son and daughter-in-law, John Gregory and Vickie Sorrell of Walling, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Alicia and Daniel Engeloff of Jacksonville, FL; stepson, Ruck Fuson of Sparta; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Renee and Wayne Moore of McMinnville, TN; brother and sister-in-law, William C. and Leta Sorrell of Sparta; sisters and brother-in-law, Ann Verble and Robert Douglas of Sparta and Martha Hickey of Crossville; four grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Willie J. Stafford
Dec. 12, 1918 - Dec. 7, 2001
Willie J. Stafford, 82, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 7, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 9 from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville, with burial in Smith Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Kenneth Young officiated.
Mr. Stafford was born Dec. 12, 1918, in Jackson County, TN, the son of Hershel and Maggie Smith Stafford.
He was a farmer.
Survivors include his brother, Johnny Stafford of Cookeville; and other family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hershel and Maggie Stafford; sisters, Stella Stafford, Mattie Davidson and Lucille Garrett; and brothers, Ensel Stafford, Elijah Stafford and Joe Stafford.
Whitson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Opal Elease Sullivan
July 15, 1927 - Dec. 4, 2001
Opal Elease Sullivan, 74, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 4, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Linary Cemetery. Bro. Jonathan Loveday officiated.
Mrs. Sullivan was born July 15, 1927, in Cumberland County, the daughter of John C. and Maude Stone Houston.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Linary Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Frank Sullivan of Crossville; sons, Lonnie Sullivan of Crossville and Sonny Sullivan of Arizona; daughters, Anita Campbell and Diana Sullivan, both of Crossville; brothers, Ray Houston of Crossville, J.C. Houston of California and Jerry Houston of Knoxville; sisters, Myrtle Hale, Crystal Pugh and Jeanne Loveday, all of Crossville; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and special friend, Carol Kerley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Maude Houston; son, Frankie Sullivan; grandson, Scott Ray Campbell; and sister, Ernestine Houston.
Pallbearers were Rick Campbell, Floyd Stone, Jonathan Loveday, Doug Loveday, Brian McLaughlin, Dave Hale, Steve Hale, Rod Maddox and Brent Hayes.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Wilma Viola Clarey
Aug. 9, 1925 - Dec. 11, 2001
Wilma Viola Clarey, 76, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 11, 2001. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church, with Bro. Ed McClellan officiating.
Mrs. Clarey was born Aug. 9, 1925, in Elktown, MI, the daughter of George and Louisa Burtenshaw Severn.
She was a secretary, and a member of Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church. She was a volunteer at Cumberland Medical Center, Cumberland County Playhouse, Toys for Tots, Meals on Wheels, Fairfield Glade Ladies Club and the American Cancer Society, and was a den mother for Cub Scouts.
Survivors include her husband, Donald Clarey of Fairfield Glade; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Cheryl Clarey, David Clarey, Mark and Jan Clarey, and Scot and Brenda Clarey, all of Dalton, GA; sister, Josephine Ashmore of Tawas City, MI; grandchildren and their spouses, Ashley and Tony Lucynski, Kimberly Dalton, Andrew Parkinson, Lesleigh Clarey, Kaitlyn Clarey and Cara Clarey; and great-grandchildren, Madison Lucynski and Chance Dalton.
The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

 

Doyle Davenport
March 17, 1937 - Nov. 15, 2001
Doyle Davenport, 64, of Chloride, AZ, formerly of Crossville, passed away Nov. 15, 2001. Graveside services were conducted Dec. 10 at Grassy Cove Cemetery, with full military honors. Bro. Randy Robertson officiated.
Mr. Davenport was born March 17, 1937, in Monterey, TN, the son of John Walter and Nancy Ann Thompson Davenport.
He was a factory worker for General Motors, and a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Survivors include his brothers, Bethel Davenport of Crossville, and Lloyd Davenport and James Davenport, both of Cape Canaveral, FL; and sisters, Betty Lewis of Crossville, and Geneva Davenport and Mary Ann Pappetti, both of Dayton, TN.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

Alice Elizabeth Farr
Feb. 7, 1923 - Dec. 5, 2001
Alice Elizabeth Farr, 78, of Cumberland County, passed away Dec. 5, 2001.
Funeral services were conducted Dec. 8 at High's Chapel in McMinnville, TN, with burial in Armstrong Cemetery. Marion Ward officiated.
Mrs. Farr was born Feb. 7, 1923, in Cumberland County, the daughter of John and Minnie Randolph Campbell.
She was a homemaker, and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her sons, Claude Campbell of Woodstock, VA, Homer Lee Farr and Robert Farr, both of McMinnville; daughters, Edna Burke of Crossville, Mary Muncey and Johnnie Rhea, both of McMinnville; sister, Louise Farr of Crossville; brother, James Earl Campbell of Crossville; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Farr, in 1991; sons, James Farr, Douglas Farr and Frank Farr; and grandsons, Stacey Hembree and John Jeffrey Farr.
Information provided courtesy of the McMinnville Southern Standard.

 

Nancy Lou Geveshausen
March 14, 1925 - Dec. 1, 2001
Nancy Lou Geveshausen, 76, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 1, 2001.
Mrs. Geveshausen was born March 14, 1925, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Philip H. and Geraldine P. Gushard Sproat.
She was a sales clerk, and of the Presbyterian faith.
Survivors include her husband, Ben Geveshausen of Crossville; son, Charles P. Mendenhall of Vienna, VA; daughter, Deborah Ann Mendenhall of Ashford, CT; brother, William G. Sproat Sr. of Champaign, IL; and four grandchildren.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Ian Hannington
Sept. 18, 1917 - Dec. 6, 2001
Ian Hannington, 84, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 6, 2001. No services are planned at this time.
Mr. Hannington was born Sept. 18, 1917, in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of John and Mary Brown Hannington.
He was a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he obtained his master's degree in business administration and was a member of Delta Sigma Chi. An accounting superintendent at Ford Motor Company, he retired in 1979, relocating from the Detroit area to Tennessee.
He was a member of several area organizations, including the High-Noon Masonic Club, the Shriners, golf enthusiasts "The Idiots," and was a founding member of the Fairfield Glade Hiking Club. He was a director on the Fairfield Glade Community Club Board, and served as an election supervisor. He designed a three-level home of redwood for himself and his wife, on a rocky slope overlooking a promontory in Fairfield Glade.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Bernice Hannington; and children, Mary Lee Hannington of Detroit, and Ian Douglas Hannington of West Bloomfield, MI.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Johny Clayton King
April 25, 1921 - Dec. 3, 2001
Johny Clayton King, 80, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 3, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. Kenneth Young and the Rev. Linus Vaughn officiated. Disabled American Veterans Chapter 32 presented the Firing Detail and Taps at graveside.
Mr. King was born April 25, 1921, in Morgan County, TN, the son of William J. and Ethel Jones King.
He was a tool and die maker, and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Atkins of Crossville; daughters, Joyce Capps and Trudy Wegman, both of Crossville; sons, Terry King of Cincinnati, OH, and Tom King of Crossville; sister, Myrtle Allen of Crossville; brothers, Harold King of Cincinnati and Randy King of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Shawn Capps, Jason Ward, Richie Wegman, Wayne King, Robert Netherton and Johnnie King. Honorary pallbearers were Mel Sage, John DeGrote, Marshall Tabor, Archie Kendrick and Junior Morris.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Ethel Mary Smith
Nov. 4, 1923 - Dec. 7, 2001
Ethel Mary Smith, 78, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 7, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 10 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Tolletts Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Dennis Lovell and Bro. Donald Brady officiated.
Mrs. Smith was born Nov. 4, 1923, in Crab Orchard, the daughter of Simm and Lillian Easterly Tollett.
She was a teacher's aide for Head Start, and a member of Woody Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughters, Linda Morris and Renee Smith, both of Crossville, and Brenda Gillespie of Tobaccoville, NC; sons, Frank Smith, Laddie Smith and Thomas Smith, all of Crossville; brothers, Ray Tollett of Crossville and Eugene Tollett of Muncie, IN; sister, Emily Monday of Nashville; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie E. Smith; grandson, Matthew Smith; brother, Frank Tollett; and sisters, Eller Newberry, Elva Barnwell and Ida Burden.
Pallbearers were Seth Smith, Sam Smith, Louie Smith, John Pennington, Joel Pennington and Jude Pennington.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Mary Ruth Sullivan
Aug. 1, 1928 - Dec. 10, 2001
Mary Ruth Sullivan, 73, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 10, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Linary Cemetery. Steve Watts will officiate.
Visitation will be tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 9 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Sullivan was born Aug. 1, 1928, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Wiley and Mirta Hayes.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Casto Sullivan; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Tracy Sullivan; daughters and sons-in-law, Marlene and Frank Smith, Jeanie and Robert Bradshaw, Janie and Gene Smith, and Christy Kennedy and her fiance, Shane Miller; brother, Earl Hayes; sisters, Flara Whittaker, Wilma Williams, Vera Futhey, Ellen Cox, Sharon Smith and Carolyn Hennessee; grandchildren, Jason Smith and his wife, Margie, Robbie Bradshaw, Nikki Smith, Donny Smith, James Casto Sullivan Jr., Kellie Sullivan, Shania Anderson, Sydney Miller and C.J. Miller; and a host of sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Lynn Sullivan; parents; Wiley and Mirta Hayes; brothers, Tom Hayes and Odell Hayes; and sister, Alice Hayes.
Pallbearers were Rick Hayes, Johnny Hennessee, Brent Hayes, B.J. Hayes, M.C. Deck, Jim Gist and J.R. Kilby.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Evie Noble Todd
Oct. 30, 1919 - Dec. 7, 2001
Evie Noble Todd, 82, of Clarkrange, TN, passed away Dec. 7, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 10 at Miracle Temple Church, with burial in Martha Washington Church Cemetery. Bro. Leon Baldwin officiated.
Mrs. Todd was born Oct. 30, 1919, in Fentress County, TN, the daughter of Mike and Arissie Wilson Shaver.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Helen Swallows of Clarkrange; son, Carl J. Todd of Harrison, TN; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Arissie Shaver; husband, John F. Todd; daughter, Bonnie J. Simmons; two brothers; two sisters; and two grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Eugene Swallows, Shane Swallows, David Swallows, Steven Todd, Glenn Swallows, Roger Swallows, Ronnie Swallows and Doyle L. Wilson.
Information provided courtesy of Jennings Funeral Homes in Jamestown.

 

Anna Lee Wright
Sept. 4, 1941 - Dec. 8, 2001
Anna Lee Wright, 60, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 8, 2001. No services are planned at this time.
Ms. Wright was born Sept. 4, 1941, in Sonora, CA, the daughter of Robert and Eula Fordham.
She was a pharmaceutical warehouse employee.
Survivors include her mother, Eula Fordham of Deer Lodge, TN; former husband, Ross Wright of Crossville; daughter, Cindy Lou Albritton of DeMott, IN; son, Donald Eugene McCarroll of Harriman, TN; sister, Wilma Beckman of Mott, ND; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Gale Fordham of Deer Lodge; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Fordham.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Charles Edward Gaddis
Dec. 1, 1925 - Dec. 3, 2001
Charles Edward Gaddis, 76, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 3, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 5 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Eddie Sawyer officiated.
Mr. Gaddis was born Dec. 1, 1925, in Columbus, GA, the son of James and Nianza Mae Sutton Gaddis.
He was a local businessman, the owner of Southside Muffler, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Inez Gaddis of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Pat Gaddis, Mark and Marcia Gaddis, and Jimmy Gaddis, all of Crossville, and Ronnie and Debbie Harris of Knoxville; daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and Jimmy Thacker of Knoxville, Cindy and Dale Wilson, and Connie Gaddis, all of Crossville; sisters, Ida Harris of Crossville and Harriet Daniels of Dayton, TN; 21 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and special friend, Mark Sliger of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Nianza Mae Sutton Gaddis; sons, Tommy Gaddis and Harlon Gaddis; grandson, Chuck Gaddis; sisters, Ella Mae Owens and Josie Owens; and brother, Albert Gaddis.
Pallbearers were Mr. Gaddis' grandsons, Matthew Wilson, Jared Harris, Travis Lane, Johnny Sherrill, Tom Gaddis and Jake McBroom.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Robert L. Kemmer Jr.
Oct. 24, 1930 - Dec. 6, 2001
Robert L. Kemmer Jr., 71, of Harriman, formerly of Crab Orchard, passed away Dec. 6, 2001. Graveside services and interment were held Dec. 8 in Haleys Grove Cemetery, with military honors.
Mr. Kemmer was born Oct. 24, 1930, in the Grassy Cove community in Cumberland County, the son of Robert and Mildred Swan Kemmer.
He was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, with 21 years of service.
Survivors include his sisters, Katherine Jolley of Rockwood and Sue Nette Wolfe of Crossville; niece, Rhonda Leopper of Soddy-Daisy, TN; great-nephew, Logan Loveday of Soddy-Daisy; uncles, Ezra R. Swan of Crossville and Dan Swan of Hwy. 70 East; and aunt, Beatrice Knox of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mildred Swan Kemmer; and brother, Rolland Kemmer.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to correct information submitted by the funeral home.

 

Alice Brazlovitz Key
June 29, 1918 - Dec. 4, 2001
Alice Brazlovitz Key, 83, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 4, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 7 at Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home in Hammond, IN, with burial in Concordia Cemetery in Hammond. Pastor Ron Lineburg officiated.
Mrs. Key was born June 29, 1918, in Logansport, IN, the daughter of Clarence and Edith Briner.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Billie J. Key of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Patricia Brazlovitz of Hammond, IN; son, Donald Brazlovitz of Chicago, IL; daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Wiley Maloney of Crossville; sisters, Doris Schweitzer of Schererville, IN, and Betty Tidwell of Hendersonville, TN; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and special friends, Dave and Ruth Ann Booher of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Edith Briner; and son, Robert Brazlovitz.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Janette Knox
April 7, 1925 - Dec. 10, 2001
Janette Knox, 76, of Crab Orchard, passed away Dec. 10, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 12 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. Bro. Rick Graves officiated.
Mrs. Knox was born April 7, 1925, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Ray and Margaret Baker Cox.
She was a cook for the school system, and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Knox of Crab Orchard; daughters, Brenda Findley of Crossville and Tammy Knox of Crab Orchard; brothers, Gene Cox and J.B. Cox, both of Chattanooga, Lester Cox of Crab Orchard, Jack Cox of Oklahoma, Elmo Cox of Crossville, and Larry Cox and Grover Cox, both of Signal Mountain, TN; sisters, Janet Cox, Bertha Cox and Linda Cox, all of Signal Mountain; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Knox; and brother, Clarence Cox.
Pallbearers were Mike Cox, Steve Cox, Eddie Cox, Ricky Knox, Brandon Lucus and Jeff Rash.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Howard R. Siggelko
Feb. 5, 1930 - Dec. 11, 2001
Howard R. Siggelko, 71, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 11, 2001. A memorial service will be conducted today (Friday) at 11 a.m. at Fairfield Glade Community Church, with Pastor Dale Marshall officiating.
Mr. Siggelko was born Feb. 5, 1930, in Rochester, NY, the son of Edgar and Mabel Siggelko.
He was a mechanical engineer who graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1953. His professional life encompassed work in the corrugated box and packaging industry. Later he owned a small business consulting firm in Indiana. He served in the military during the Korean War.
Howard will be remembered as an avid sports fan, especially of his beloved "Ramblin' Wrecks." He especially enjoyed his regular golf rounds, playing duplicate bridge and his Rotary activities and friends. He actively participated in his church, where he sang in the chancel choir and smoked turkeys for the annual Thanksgiving dinner over a number of years. He was a collector of old tools, and presented programs around the area sharing his collection and knowledge.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Janice; sons and daughters-in-law, Pete and Linda Siggelko of Indianapolis, IN, Ed and Debbie Siggelko of Dallas, TX, and Howard Jr. and Kathryn Siggelko of Atlanta, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Stacey and Doug Frailey of Omaha, NE; and grandchildren, Holly Siggelko, Jane Siggelko, Rachel Frailey and Benjamin Frailey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Mabel Siggelko; daughter, Sandy Siggelko; and two siblings.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 2000 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37203.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary contains additional information paid for by the family.

 

Ezekiel Ellison Tuttle
April 6, 1917 - Dec. 8, 2001
Ezekiel Ellison Tuttle, 84, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 8, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 11 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hyder Cemetery. Bro. Richard Rollins, Bro. Donnie Umphrey and Bro. Tony Grayson officiated, with special music by the Umphrey Family Singers.
Mr. Tuttle was born April 6, 1917, in Claiborne County, TN, the son of Daniel Willis "Fate" and Rosanne Miracle Tuttle.
He was a laborer, and a member of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughters, Ruby Norris of Crossville, Mary Umphrey of Grandview, TN, and Flossie Umphrey of Philadelphia, TN; sons, Willis Tuttle, Joe Tuttle, Esco Tuttle, Everett Tuttle, Dewey Tuttle, John Tuttle and Othen Tuttle, all of Crossville; brother, Daniel Tuttle of Crossville; sisters, Elizabeth Keck of Crossville, and Flossie Hoppert and Mary Dobbins, both of Monroe, MI; 27 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Belle Owens Tuttle; granddaughter, Donna Lorene Umphrey; great-grandchildren, Brittany Norris and Todd Maddox; brothers, Arvlee Tuttle, Alvis John Tuttle and Joseph Tuttle; and sisters, Elvary Tuttle and Lillie May Tuttle.
Pallbearers were Ray Umphrey, Donald Umphrey, Robert Tuttle, Adam Tuttle, Samuel Tuttle, Keith Tuttle, Leon Norris, Wayne Tuttle, Jonathan Tuttle and Mark Tuttle.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Milo Kip Brewer
April 30, 1909 - Dec. 7, 2001
Milo Kip Brewer, 92, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 7, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 11 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Davis Cemetery. Bro. Hyle Waldo and Larry Robbins officiated, with special music by Clyde and Virginia Smith.
Mr. Brewer was born April 30, 1909, in Cumberland County, the son of Doug and Annie Davis Brewer.
He was a farmer, and a member of Vandever Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughter, Dolly Farmer of Crossville; brothers, Virgil Brewer and George Brewer, both of Crossville; and sister, Cleo Potter of Harriman, TN.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Minnie Stone, Lily Blaylock and Jeff Brewer; and brothers, Oscar Brewer, Walter Brewer, Lee Brewer, Clay Brewer, Homer Brewer and Jeff Brewer.
Pallbearers were Keith Brewer, Daryl Brewer, Don Brewer, Kenny Brewer, Doug Blaylock, Dwight Potter, Roy Blaylock and David Clark.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Morris Wayne Kirby
July 12, 1926 - Dec. 2, 2001
Morris Wayne Kirby, 75, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Dec. 2, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Ralph Reagan officiating. Graveside committal was held Dec. 7 at Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville.
Mr. Kirby was born July 12, 1926, in Irvine, KY, the son of Homer and Minnie Wilson Kirby.
He was an iron worker in construction, and of the Baptist faith. He was a U.S. Marines veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita Mitchell Kirby of Crossville; daughters, Janet Daleo of Pleasant Hill and Donna Kirby of Wyandotte, MI; sons, Bruce Kirby and Jerry Foltz, both of Pleasant Hill, Doug Sheely of North Carolina and David Sheely of Knoxville; sisters, Margaret, and Jean Greer, both of Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Liza McCloud
Oct. 2, 1924 - Dec. 12, 2001
Liza McCloud, 77, of Monterey, passed away Dec. 12, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 15 at Sand Springs Baptist Church, with interment to follow in Sand Springs Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Dewitt Sampley officiated.
Mrs. McCloud was born Oct. 2, 1924, in Overton County, TN, the daughter of George and Ollie Bell Miller Stephens.
She was a homemaker, and attended Sand Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Patsy Phillips of Sparta and Joyce Pilkington of Trenton, GA; sons, Larry McCloud and James McCloud, both of Cookeville, and Gary McCloud and Donald McCloud, both of Monterey; sisters, Anna Coffee of Livingston, TN, and Erma McCowan of Clarkrange; brothers, George Stephens Jr. and Whaler Stephens, both of Crossville, and Issac Stephens of Cookeville; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L.D. McCloud; son, Charles McCloud; brother, Jeff Stephens; half-sister, Rinda Murphy; and half-brothers, Wallace Stephens, Sam Stephens, J.P. Stephens and Billy Paul Stephens.
Goff Funeral Home in Monterey was in charge of arrangements.

 

Mary Ruth Sullivan
Aug. 1, 1928 - Dec. 10, 2001
Mary Ruth Sullivan, 73, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 10, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Linary Cemetery. Steve Watts will officiate.
Visitation will be tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 9 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Sullivan was born Aug. 1, 1928, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Wiley and Mirta Hayes.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Casto Sullivan; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Tracy Sullivan; daughters and sons-in-law, Marlene and Frank Smith, Jeanie and Robert Bradshaw, Janie and Gene Smith, and Christy Kennedy and her fiance, Shane Miller; brother, Earl Hayes; sisters, Flara Whittaker, Wilma Williams, Vera Futhey, Ellen Cox, Sharon Smith and Carolyn Hennessee; grandchildren, Jason Smith and his wife, Margie, Robbie Bradshaw, Tracy Bradshaw, Nikki Smith, Donny Smith, James Casto Sullivan Jr., Kellie Sullivan, Shania Anderson, Sydney Miller and C.J. Miller; and a host of sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Lynn Sullivan; parents; Wiley and Mirta Hayes; brothers, Tom Hayes and Odell Hayes; and sister, Alice Hayes.
Pallbearers were Rick Hayes, Johnny Hennessee, Brent Hayes, B.J. Hayes, M.C. Deck, Jim Gist and J.R. Kilby.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to include additional information previously omitted by the funeral home.

 

Ezekiel Ellison Tuttle
April 6, 1917 - Dec. 8, 2001
Ezekiel Ellison Tuttle, 84, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 8, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 11 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hyder Cemetery. Bro. Richard Rollins, Bro. Donnie Umphrey and Bro. Tony Grayson officiated, with special music by the Umphrey Family Singers.
Mr. Tuttle was born April 6, 1917, in Claiborne County, TN, the son of Daniel Willis "Fate" and Rosanne Miracle Tuttle.
He was a laborer, and a member of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughters, Ruby Norris of Crossville, Mary Umphrey of Grandview, TN, and Flossie Umphrey of Philadelphia, TN; sons, Willis Tuttle, Joe Tuttle, Esco Tuttle, Everett Tuttle, Dewey Tuttle, John Tuttle and Othen Tuttle, all of Crossville; brother, Daniel Tuttle of Crossville; sisters, Elizabeth Keck of Crossville, and Flossie Hoppert and Mary Dobbins, both of Monroe, MI; 27 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Belle Owens Tuttle; granddaughter, Donna Lorene Umphrey; great-grandchildren, Brittany Norris and Todd Maddox; brothers, Arvlee Tuttle, Alvis John Tuttle and Joseph Tuttle; and sisters, Elvary Tuttle and Lillie May Tuttle.
Pallbearers were Ray Umphrey, Donald Umphrey, Robert Tuttle, Adam Tuttle, Samuel Tuttle, Keith Tuttle, Leon Norris, Wayne Tuttle, Jonathan Tuttle and Mark Tuttle.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

John L. Whitehead
Jan. 12, 1976 - Dec. 6, 2001
John L. Whitehead, 25, of Niles, MI, formerly of Monterey, passed away Dec. 6, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 10 at the Michiana Christian Assembly of Niles, with Pastor Jeffery L. Whittaker of the church, the Rev. Morton Hempel of Church of God of Full Gospel and the Rev. Bobby Floyd of the Full Gospel Assembly in Monterey officiating. Interment was in Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles, with flag presentation at graveside by John McLaughlin, commander of American Legion Post 26.
Mr. Whitehead was born Jan. 12, 1976, in South Bend, IN, the son of Hubert Lawrence and Han Blaylock Whitehead.
He had been employed as a phlebotomist at Cumberland Medical Center, and was licensed as an emergency medical technician. At the time of his death, he was manager of Rent-A-Center in Niles and was employed part-time at the Edwardsburg Ambulance Service. He was a certified firefighter, and was formerly employed part-time with the City of Niles Fire Department. He was a certified scuba diver, and served in the Michigan National Guard.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his son, Triston Whitehead of Niless, companion of 15 years, Michelle Maynard of Niles; grandmother, Julia Cameron of Monterey; brothers and sisters-in-law, Hubert "Hubie" and Patty Whitehead of Monterey, and Alan and Diane Whitehead of Dayton, OH; sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Howard Griffith of Miamisburg, OH, Sandy and Dan Schindler of Surprise, AZ, Pamela Mayhew of Placentia, CA, Theresa and Mike Williams of Oxford, OH, Tracy and Tim Morrow of Osceola, FL, Kelly and Mark Saltsman of Niles, and Julie and Rick Phillips of Monterey; and special friends, Mike Bair, Sandy Bair, Jason Bair and Jennifer Bair, all of Niles.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Whitehead.
Memorial contributions may be made to the trust fund for Triston Whitehead at the United Federal Credit Union, Niles, MI, 49120.
Information provided courtesy of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey.

 

James R. Bilbrey
Feb. 24, 1930 - Dec. 16, 2001
James R. Bilbrey, 71, of Soddy-Daisy, TN, passed away Dec. 16, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted today (Wednesday) at 10 a.m. (Eastern Time) at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home in Soddy-Daisy, with the Rev. David Tabor officiating. Interment will be in Hamilton County Memorial Park.
Mr. Bilbrey was born Feb. 24, 1930, in Davidson County, TN, the son of H.I. and Mary Bilbrey.
He was a retired truck driver, and a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Soddy-Daisy. He was a veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma N. Bilbrey; daughter, Jennifer Watts; sons, James Raymond Bilbrey Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, Robert H. Bilbrey of Soddy-Daisy, and Richard H. Bilbrey of Crossville; sister, Marcia Putnam of Crossville; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, H.I. and Mary Bilbrey.
Pallbearers will be Rick Bilbrey, Robby Bilbrey, Raymond Bilbrey, Ricky Bilbrey, Bill Watts and Anthony Hodgin, and honorary pallbearer Billy Watts.
Information provided courtesy of Williamson & Sons Funeral Home.

 

James Isaac Cooper
Nov. 7, 1987 - Dec. 17, 2001
James Isaac Cooper, 14, of Pikeville, TN, passed away Dec. 17, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Putnam-Reed Funeral Home in Pikeville, with burial in Campbell Cemetery. The Rev. Delbert Rains will officiate.
James was born Nov. 7, 1987, in Crossville, the son of Doris and Stephen Gene Cooper.
He was an eighth-grade student at Bledsoe County Middle School, and a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his parents, Doris and Stephen G. Cooper of Pikeville; brother, Stephen J. Cooper of Pikeville; maternal grandparents, Martha and Connie Campbell of Pikeville; paternal grandmother, Katie E. Cooper of Pikeville; and maternal great-grandmother, Sarah Campbell of Pikeville.
Putnam-Reed Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

 

Olena Doris Mangrum
Aug. 5, 1924 - Dec. 11, 2001
Olena Doris Mangrum, 77, of Brush Creek, TN, passed away Dec. 11, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 13 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Dogwood Cemetery. Bro. Jack Goodwin officiated.
Mrs. Mangrum was born Aug. 5, 1924, in Crossville, the daughter of Mark B. and Harriet Smith Manning.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Dogwood Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Reta Thompkins of Brush Creek; brother, Lane Manning Sr. of Dogwood, TN; sister, Helen Person of Crossville; and two granddaughters, Marissa Best and Ricki Best, both of Brush Creek.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Mangrum.
Pallbearers were Terry Manning, Dale Manning, Harold Manning, Leon Gallaher, Kenneth Crockett and Tommy Manning.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

David Jackson McDaniel
June 1, 1948 - Dec. 13, 2001
David Jackson "Jackie" McDaniel, 53, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 13, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 15 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Terry Bear and Bro. Ricky Graves officiated, with special music by Terry Bear, Janis Norris and John Pugh.
Mr. McDaniel was born June 1, 1948, in Crossville, the son of Roy and Mary Agnes Edwards McDaniel.
He was a miner for Franklin Limestone Company, and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Dilley of Crossville; son, Tom McDaniel of Lexington, KY; daughter, Sherry Barnett of Nicholasville, KY; brother, Leroy McDaniel of Crossville; stepdaughter, Mary Hall of Crossville; stepson, Scott Hodge of Crossville; granddaughter, McKenzie Barnett of Nicholasville; and stepgrandchildren, Logan Hall and Madissen Hall, both of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Agnes McDaniel.
Pallbearers were Randy McDaniel, Dusty McDaniel, Lynn McDaniel, Rick Myers, Charlie Davidson, Michael Davidson and Raymon McDaniel.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Mildred Reed
Feb. 12, 1949 - Dec. 12, 2001
Mildred Reed, 52, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 12, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 15 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Bat Town Cemetery. Bro. David Mahan officiated, with special music by Bro. Mahan.
Mrs. Reed was born Feb. 12, 1949, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Robert "Bob" and Mary Kennedy Redwine.
She was a hairdresser, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Reed of Crossville; daughter, April Crabtree of McMinnville, TN; sisters, Vicky Fox, Peggy Boatwright and Sandy Roysdon, all of Crossville; and three grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Jarette Boatwright, Jason English, Bobby Fox, Scot Tollett, Wayne Kendrick and Ikey Roysdon.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Buddy Lynn Stinnett
April 13, 1940 - Dec. 17, 2001
Buddy Lynn Stinnett, 61, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 17, 2001. Graveside services were held Dec. 18 at Middlesettlements Cemetery in Maryville, with the Rev. Bill White officiating.
The family will receive friends tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 8 p.m. at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home in Maryville, and also on Thursday, Dec. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bilbrey Funeral Home in Crossville.
Mr. Stinnett was born April 13, 1940, in Maryville, TN, the son of Marshall and Mary Noe Stinnett.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Gail Stinnett; son, Carl Cameron Stinnett; daughter, Elizabeth Stinnett Willis; father, Marshall Stinnett; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Olin Lane; and grandchildren, Tiffany Willis and Brooklyn Willis.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Noe Stinnett; sister, Judy Stinnett; and brother, Wayne Stinnett.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Tennessee Area, 4205 Hillsboro Rd., Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37215-3339.
Information provided courtesy of McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home in Maryville, and Bilbrey Funeral Home in Crossville.

 

Patrick Allen Taylor
Feb. 21, 1948 - Dec. 13, 2001
Patrick Allen Taylor, 53, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 13, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 17 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Creston Cemetery. Bro. Kenneth Young officiated, with special music by Jackie and Carolyn Schubert.
Mr. Taylor was born Feb. 21, 2001, in Cumberland County, the son of Parris and Mattie Miller Taylor.
He was a logger, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Moore Taylor of Crossville; daughters, Christie Johnson, Annette Martin and Danielle Taylor, all of Crossville; sons, Johnny Taylor, Marty Taylor, Josh Taylor, Ronnie Davis, Jerry Davis, Billy Davis and Adam Davis, all of Crossville; mother, Mattie Taylor of Crossville; sisters, Linda Trewyn of Baxter, TN, and Loretta Hood and Hazel Houston, both of Crossville; and 19 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Parris Taylor; and brother, Oymama Taylor.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Davis, Jerry Davis, Paul Miller, Lee Cordell, Layton Hood Jr. and Marty Taylor.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Robert P. Vanhoy
Nov. 1, 1926 - Dec. 13, 2001
Robert P. Vanhoy, 75, of West Melbourne, FL, passed away Dec. 13, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 15 at Florida Memorial Funeral Home in West Melbourne, with burial in Florida Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Vanhoy was born Nov. 1, 1926, in Crossville.
He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of service, having served in World War II and the Korean War. He was a technical sergeant at the time of his retirement.
He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Melbourne, FL.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Rose Vanhoy of West Melbourne; daughters, Norma Shirley of Dickson, TN, Susie Lytle of Chico, CA, and Shirley Lindom of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Gordon Vanhoy of Crossville; sister, Willa Mae Duncan of Jacksboro, TN; and two grandsons, Charles Baughman and David Shirley.
Information provided courtesy of Florida Memorial Funeral Home.

 

Jack Gene Wright
July 23, 1930 - Dec. 13, 2001
Jack Gene Wright, 71, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 13, 2001. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Mr. Wright was born July 23, 1930, in Yakima, WA, the son of William James and Ethel Ball Wright.
He was an engineer for Great Western Paving Co., and of the Protestant faith. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Wright was a member of the Elks Lodge for 25 years, being named Elk of the Year 1999-2000, and serving as national service chairman for five years.
Survivors include his wife, Fran Siebert Wright of Fairfield Glade; daughter, Kathyleen Wright of Boston, MA; stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Neil and Sandy Adcock of Fremont, CA; stepson, Kevin Adcock of San Francisco, CA; and grandson, Carl Adcock of Fremont.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Elks Veterans Service Program.
Information provided courtesy of Bilbrey Funeral Home.

 

Ray Bullen
June 18, 1930 - Dec. 15, 2001
Ray Bullen, 71, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 15, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 18 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Roland Smith officiated.
Mr. Bullen was born June 18, 1930, in Wartburg, TN, the son of Clarence and Ruby Farmer Bullen.
He was a store manager for Food City, and a member of Central Baptist Church.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Vanessa Bullen of Rockwood; and aunt and uncle, Ruth and Raymond Bullen of Wartburg.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores North Bullen.
Pallbearers were Jim Caldwell, Lowell Duvall, Bill Hutcheson, Gerald Pratt, Dave Stout and Lamar Green.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

 

Albert William Lyons
Dec. 7, 1908 - Dec. 14, 2001
Albert William Lyons, 93, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 14, 2001. Graveside services were held Dec. 19 at Osceala Cemetery in Osceala, IN.
Mr. Lyons was born Dec. 7, 1908, in Logansport, IN, the son of Albert and Mollie Harland Lyons.
He was a factory worker for the garment industry, and of the Episcopalian faith. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors include four nieces; three nephews; and 12 grandnephews and grandnieces.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Duckwall Lyons.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.

 

Bryan Douglas Sevier
May 3, 1980 - Dec. 12, 2001
Bryan Douglas Sevier, 21, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 12, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Danny Bell and Bro. Johnny Goldston officiated.
Mr. Sevier was born May 3, 1980, in Cumberland County, the son the Earl Sevier and Carol Bowman Sevier Hall.
He was a laborer, and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Carol and Perry Hall of Crossville; father and stepmother, Earl and Sharon Sevier of Crossville; grandmother, Juanita Sevier of Crossville; grandparents, Thelma and Goldie Bowman of Crossville; great-grandmother, Pearl Sevier of Crossville; stepbrother, Dustin Vaughn of Crossville; stepsisters, Priscilla Christopher and Jennifer Hall, both of Crossville; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers were Alex McCormick, Dustin Vaughn, Lincoln Tramel, Jason Copeland, Jeremy Clark and Travis Dixon.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Gordon Douglas Sevier
April 26, 1936 - Dec. 12, 2001
Gordon Douglas Sevier, 65, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 12, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Danny Bell and Bro. Johnny Goldston officiated.
Mr. Sevier was born April 26, 1936, in Overton County, TN, the son of G.G. and Pearl Carmack Sevier.
He was a salesman for D&J Appliance Co., and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita Branstetter Sevier of Crossville; son, Earl Sevier of Crossville; mother, Pearl Sevier of Crossville; and two stepgrandchildren, Priscilla Christopher and Dustin Vaughn, both of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Garland Pack, Gary Robbins, Charles Cross, Glenn Wyatt, Harry Woody, Bob Wattenbarger, Warren Huddleston, David Dodson, Tim Copeland, Larry Tramel, Keith Carroll and Allen Goss.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Douglas Watkins
April 14, 1914 - Dec. 19, 2001
Douglas Watkins, 87, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 19, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 22 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Kreitzer Funeral Home in Arcanum, OH, with Bro. Allen Watkins officiating. Interment will be in Ithaca Cemetery in Ithaca, OH.
Mr. Watkins was born April 14, 1914, in Brethitt County, KY, the son of Allen and Margaret Watkins.
He retired from Chrysler Airtemp in Dayton, OH, and he was a World War II veteran.
Survivors include his daughter, Adaline Kochanowski of Cincinnati, OH; son and daughter-in-law, Allen D. and Maxine Watkins of Crossville; stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, John and Mary Jo Lorimer of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, David and Margie Gross, and Roland and Sharon Gross, all of Fairborn, OH; stepdaughters and stepson-in-law, Sandy and Carmen Marano, and Sue Hoag, all of Fairborn; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Andrew and Midge Kochanowski; great-grandchildren, Drew Kochanowski and Ashley Kochanowski; five step-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; and brother-in-law, Sam Watkins.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Noweta Watkins and Hazel Gross; parents, Allen and Margaret Watkins; and sister, Julia Watkins.
Jennings Funeral Home in Jamestown is in charge of local arrangements.

 

Shirley Looney
May 30, 1942 - Dec. 14, 2001
Shirley Looney, 59, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 14, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 17 at First United Methodist Church, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Dr. James H. Beasley Jr. and the Rev. Carlton Thackston officiated.
Mrs. Looney was born May 30, 1942, in Cumberland County, KY, the daughter of Homer and Dellie Mae Kerr Watson.
She was the owner of Shirley's Jewelry in the Woodmere Mall in Crossville.
She graduated in 1960 from Cumberland County (KY) High School in Burkesville. After attending Watkins Institute and night school at the University of Tennessee, she became the administrative assistant to the regional manager of Massey-Ferguson in Nashville.
For 30 years, Mrs. Looney was active in many local charity and civic organizations in Crossville. She was recognized by the American Business Women's Association, of which she was a charter member, as Woman of the Year in 1984. She served as a member of First United Methodist Church in various capacities, including vice chair of the trustees and as a Sunday school teacher.
Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Jack Looney; son, Guy Looney of Old Hickory, TN; mother, Dellie Mae Watson; sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Sam Smith; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clayton and Betty Watson, and Otis and Mary Jo Watson, all of Burkesville, KY; sister-in-law and her husband, Anne L. Cook and John Diggs of Martin, TN; brother-in-law and his wife, Tom and Ann Looney of Crossville; 18 nephews; six nieces; and many friends in Cumberland County, TN and Cumberland County, KY.
She was preceded in death by her father, Homer Watson; and her father- and mother-in-law, C. Evans and Ruth Looney.
Pallbearers were Tom Looney, Scott Looney, Ruth Ann Looney, Chris Cook, Wade Cook, Bradley Albert Watson, Nicholas Herald Watson, David Allen Watson, Joe Chad Watson, Kenny Ray Bennett, Douglas Keith Watson and Michael Clinton Watson.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

 

William Joseph Bray Jr.
Sept. 15, 1918 - Dec. 16, 2001
William Joseph Bray Jr., 83, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 16, 2001. Services will be held at a later date.
Mr. Bray was born Sept. 5, 1918, in Tucson, AZ, the son of William J. Sr. and Harriett Tuttle Bray.
He was retired from the U.S. Army, and was a real estate developer.
He was a member of the VFW and the Military Order of World Wars, and was past president of the Exchange Club. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Young Bray of Crossville; sons, Bill Bray III of Chatsworth, GA, Ed Bray of Show Low, AZ, and James Bray of Tucson; daughters, Betty Bramlette of Phoenix, AZ, and DeeDee Geraets of Minnesota; and stepchildren, John Braddock of Crossville, Greg Braddock of Van Horn, TX, and Carol Adams of Pleasant Hill.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Betty Reeves Cowen
Oct. 15, 1932 - Dec. 22, 2001
Betty Reeves Cowen, 69, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 22, 2001. A memorial service will be conducted Friday, Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dale Marshall officiating.
Visitation will be held preceding the service from 10 to 11 a.m., at the funeral home.
Mrs. Cowen was born Oct. 15, 1932, in Oklahoma, the daughter of John and Maude Kays Reeves.
She was a Realtor, and was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Terrie Foristal of Centennial, CO; son, John Cowen of Granc Blanc, MI; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Cowen Jr.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Dana Lynn Farmer
July 15, 1953 - Dec. 23, 2001
Dana Lynn Farmer, 48, of Griffin, GA, passed away Dec. 23, 2001. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 29, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with interment in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mr. Farmer was born July 15, 1953, in Baltimore, MD, the son of Dana and Jean Farmer.
He was a surveyor, and co-owner of Ontyme Delivery Co.
Survivors include his parents, Dana and Lynn Farmer of Crab Orchard; sisters and brother-in-law, Gloria and Jack Holcombe of Duluth, GA, and Lisa Swafford of Marietta, GA; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and special friend, Marna Goldstein.
The family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.

Norman Stanley Green
March 10, 1923 - Dec. 15, 2001
Norman Stanley Green, 78, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 15, 2001. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Green was born March 10, 1923, in Ontario, Canada, the son of John Duncan and Jean Youngs Green.
He was a safety engineer for Ford Motor Company, and a member of Fairfield Glade Community Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lorene Green of Fairfield Glade; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Kathie Green of Los Angeles, CA; daughters and sons-in-law, Norma and Jim Wolford of Novi, MI, and Kim and Brett McWilliams of Mooresville, NC; sisters, Elaine Rice and Karen Myers, both of Cody, WY, and Marion Green of Northville, MI; and grandchildren, Chris Wolford, Kevin Wolford, Michael McWilliams, Jeremy McWilliams, Megan Green, Andy Green and Daniel Green.
Hood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Bernice Kozlik
Feb. 15, 1927 - Dec. 25, 2001
Bernice Kozlik, 74, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 25, 2001. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. at Fairfield Glade Baptist Church, with interment in the Church Columbarium. The Rev. Doug Turner will officiate.
Mrs. Kozlik was born Feb. 15, 1927, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Simon and Lillian Moseley.
She was an office worker for General Motors, and a member of Fairfield Glade Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Edward Kozlik of Fairfield Glade; son, Tom Kozlik of Grand Rapids, MI; daughter, JoAnne Rafacz of Midlothian, IL; sisters, Harriett Wells of Montgomery, IL, and Florence Sesemann of Coal City, IL; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
The family requests that memorials be made to Fairfield Glade Baptist Church.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Elizabeth Maddle
April 14, 1924 - Dec. 21, 2001
Elizabeth Maddle, 77, of Monterey, passed away Dec. 21, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 27 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, with interment in Sand Springs Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Bobby Floyd and the Rev. Dewayne Whittaker officiated.
Mrs. Maddle was born April 14, 1924, in Rose Hill, VA, the daughter of Judge S. and Mary Harbor Doyle.
She was a homemaker, and a 25-year employee with Ely-Walker in Monterey. She and her husband, Henry Maddle, were owners of a cleaning service business. She was a member of the Monterey Wesleyan Church.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Merle Welch of Clarkrange; sons and daughters-in-law, Marvin and Trish Maddle of Monterey, Wayne and Anita Maddle of Clarkrange and Jeremy and Melissa Riddle of Cookeville; son-in-law, Bill Riddle of Cookeville; sisters, Virginia Langford of Frankfort, IN, and Helen Park of Rose Hill, VA; brothers, Thomas Doyle and Robert Doyle, both of Rose Hill; eight grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; six great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Maddle; daughter, Rosemary Riddle; and two sons, Bobby Maddle and Leroy Maddle.
Goff Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Jeanette Marie Neumann
May 21, 1911 - Dec. 23, 2001
Jeanette Marie Neumann, 90, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 23, 2001. No services are planned.
Mrs. Neumann was born May 21, 1911, in Holyoke, MA, the daughter of Hector Alfred and Odile St. Jean Meunier.
She was a practical nurse, and a member of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Survivors include her daughters, Janet Girard of South Hadley, MA, and Audrey Huot of Red Lion, PA; brothers, Hector Meunier of Springfield, MA, and Roland Meunier of Pittsfield, MA; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Neumann; and son, William Grise.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy Mae Pushinskas
May 29, 1931 - Dec. 15, 2001
Dorothy Mae Pushinskas, 70, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 15, 2001. A prayer service was held Dec. 19 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, during time of remembrance visitation. The Rev. Gregory Boisvert officiated.
Mrs. Pushinskas was born May 29, 1931, in Rocky River, OH, the daughter of Henry and Julia Siward Franz.
She was a clerk for the American Greeting Company, and was of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include her husband, William Pushinskas of Fairfield Glade; daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Don Vondruska of Bay Village, OH, and Susan and Brad Brendle of Hartsville, OH; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Harry Shaw of Northfield, OH; sisters-in-law, Eleanor Hedberg and her husband, Ovia, of Fairfield Glade, and Lillian Kryczkowski of Utica, NY; brother-in-law, Charles Pushinskas of Streetsboro, OH; and four grandchildren.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Jack Thomas Richmond
Feb. 1, 1929 - Dec. 16, 2001
Jack Thomas Richmond, 72, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 16, 2001. Graveside services were held Dec. 20 at Beechgrove Cemetery in Muncie, IN.
Mr. Richmond was born Feb. 1, 1929, in Crawfordsville, IN, the son of Thomas B. and Fannie Toney Richmond.
He was in civil service with the Department of the Navy. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Zola Johnson Richmond of Crossville; son, Jack Richmond Jr. of Honolulu, HI; daughter, Lyn Wilk of Kurtistown, HI; sisters, Joan Study of Muncie, IN, and Frances Ridge of Greenville, TX; brother, Charles Richmond Sr. of Muncie; grandchildren, Joey Richmond, Shannon Richmond and Brandon Wilk; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lea Nishihama; and brothers, Robert M. Richmond, Martin B. Richmond and Genel Richmond.
The family requests that memorials be made to Shriners Hospital for Children.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.

Ola Edward Spivey
July 26, 1939 - Dec. 22, 2001
Ola Edward Spivey, 62, of Sparta, passed away Dec. 22, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 27 from the chapel of Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta, with burial in Spivey Cemetery.
Mr. Spivey was born July 26, 1939, in Jackson County, TN.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Ann Shoemake Spivey of Sparta; father, Bedford Spivey of Crossville; daughters, Sherrie Frasier, Teresa Duke and Sandie Faught, all of Nashville; brothers, Elza Spivey of Springfield, TN, Clyde Spivey of Sparta, Wayne Spivey of Doyle, TN, Sammy Spivey of Cookeville and Ronnie Spivey of Crossville; sisters, Christine Brady of Franklin, KY, Wilma Brady of Adairville, KY, and Virginia Presley of Livingston, TN; and grandchildren, Michelle Spivey, Keesha Spivey, Stephanie Spivey, Elizabeth Duke, Cara Dawn Duke, Timmy Faught, Todd Faught, Kim Faught and Joey Moceri.
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Earl Jacob Terkelsen
April 14, 1914 - Dec. 14, 2001
Earl Jacob Terkelsen, 87, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 14, 2001. No services are planned.
Mr. Terkelsen was born April 14, 1914, in Chicago, IL, the son of Verner and Amalia Pedersen Terkelsen.
He was a typesetter and newspaper reporter, and was a member of Pilgrim Congregational Church in Lansing, MI.
Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, Gail and Ronald Kelly of Fairfield Glade, and Carol Hazard of Bradenton, FL; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Leda Shephard Terkelsen.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Juanita Lee Walker
June 22, 1932 - Dec. 18, 2001
Juanita Lee Walker, 69, of Lakeland, FL, passed away Dec. 18, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 22 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Music Cemetery. Phil Jenkins officiated.
Mrs. Walker was born June 22, 1932, in Browns, IL, the daughter of William Arthur and Jeanett Bush Smith.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her children, Michael Leeds of Crestview, FL, Terry Walker of Crossville, Leslie Walker of Lakeland, FL, and Shannon Walker of Otwell, IN; stepchildren, Evelyn Phillips of Rogersville, TN, Theodore Walker, Barbara Brown, Milton Walker and Merle Walker, all of Crossville, and Linda Kennedy of Flat Rock, MI; sisters, Dorothy Cowan of Crossville and Theodora Merrick of San Marcos, CA; brothers, Charles Smith of Lexington, OK, and Melvin Smith of Powder Springs, GA; 31 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Walker; parents, William and Jeanett Smith; brother, James Smith; stepchildren, James W. Walker, Edward Walker and Mildred Walker; and grandson, Stephan Leake.
Pallbearers were Perry Walker, David Walker, Norman Walker, Darryl Walker, Avery Walker and Anthony Walker.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.