Arvia L. Baisley
July 30, 1909 - June 24, 2003
Arvia Louise "Lou" Baisley, 93, of Crossville, passed away June 24, 2003. Funeral services were conducted June 27 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Mayland Cemetery. Bro. Tom Upshaw and Bro. Eliot Robert Jr. officiated.
Mrs. Baisley was born July 30, 1909 in Putnam County, TN, the daughter of Jack and Rachel Wyatt Madewell.
She worked in a school cafeteria and was a member of Mayland Baptist Church.
Survivors include sons, Albert Baisley of Loudon, TN and Ralph Baisley of Crossville; daughter, Doris Jean Cline of Nashville; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brothers, Clayton Madewell of Crossville and Payton Madewell of Akron, OH.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Virgil Baisley; brothers, Allen and H.D. Madewell; and sisters, Mertie Weeks and Jewell Hargis.
Pallbearers were Michael Cline, Lane Madewell, Gary Baisley, Michael Baisley, Kyle Baisley and Andrew Baisley.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Harold Green
Aug. 2, 1921 - June 19, 2003
Harold Green, 81, of Crossville, passed away June 19, 2003. Funeral services were conducted June 21 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Cold Springs Cemetery. Bro. Leon Baldwin officiated.
Mr. Green was born Aug. 2, 1921 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Arvil and Emmie Mullins Green.
He was a laborer and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Effie French Green of Crossville; daughters, Marie Smelcer of Crossville, Erma Oates of Knoxville and Vonda Neal of Crossville; son, James Green of Crossville; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Warren, Ezra and Billy Clinton Green; brothers, Wesley, Taft, Clay, Stanley, George and Albert Green; and sister, Mae Freeman.
Pallbearers were Greg Green, Gary Green, Marvin Green, John Neal, Terry Burke and Tim Baldwin.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Beatrice M. Hansen
March 22, 1921 - June 25, 2003
Beatrice Margaret Hansen, 82, of Pleasant Hill, passed away June 25, 2003. Funeral services were conducted June 29 at the Fairfield Glade Community Church, with interment in the Fairfield Glade Community Church Columbarium. Dale Marshall officiated.
Mrs. Hansen was born March 22, 1921 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
She was a clerk and was a member of the Fairfield Glade Community Church.
Survivors include her son, Timothy Hansen of Royal Oak, MI; daughter, Kathleen Hansen of Dalton, GA; sister, Mary Oltman of White Lake, MI; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fairfield Glade Community Church or the Parkinson's Foundation.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert L. Myers
Feb. 13, 1942 - June 26, 2003
Robert L. Myers, 61, of Okolona, KY, passed away June 26, 2003. Funeral services were conducted June 29 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Linary Cemetery. Larry Sawyer officiated.
Mr. Myers was born Feb. 13, 1942 in Crossville, the son of John and Nora Myers.
He was a retired 38-year employee of the Teamster's Union Local 89 where he served as a vice-president.
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Hancock Myers; son and daughter-in-law, Shannon and Melissa Myers of Louisville, KY; daughter and son-in-law, Tamara and Lee Wilson of Louisville, KY; sisters, Lula Mae Harman on Lexington, KY, Ruth Hunt of Pikeville, KY, Ruby Myers of Louisville, KY and Mattie Rice of Valley, AL; brothers, Paul Myers of Nashville and Ron Myers of Huntsville, AL; and grandchildren, Shawn and Whitney Wilson and Tyler and Jacob Myers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James Robert Myers; and brother, James Carthy Myers.
Pallbearers were Billy Hancock, Jack Hancock, Tony Hancock, Don Rice, Shawn Wilson and Tommy Henry.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Waymon C. Robbins
Aug. 21, 1921 - June 24, 2003
Waymon C. Robbins, 81, of Crossville, passed away June 24, 2003. Funeral services were conducted June 26 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Clarkrange Cemetery. Bro. Gary Merryman officiated, with special music by Bobby Jones, Renee Wright, Kim Woodson and Rosie Woodson. A presentation of the flag and "Taps" was performed at Clarkrange Cemetery.
Mr. Robbins was born Aug. 21, 1921 in Overton County, TN, the son of Will and Sarah Christine Smith Robbins.
He was a factory worker for Westinghouse and of the Pentecostal faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his daughters, Sarah Merryman of Christianburg, VA, Sharon A. Shelley of Crossville and Robin L. Jones of Elyria, OH; son, Waymon I. "Buddy" Robbins of Crossville; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dollie Scroggins Robbins; brothers,
Herbert, Wilburn and Noble Robbins; and sisters, Ava Robbins, Dollie Threet and Ethel Overstreet.
Pallbearers were Robert Brown, John Brown, David Robbins, Nathan Brown, Michael Wilson, Bobby Jones, Harold McGuire and Gunter Wilson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Faye O. Shaver
Nov. 17, 1926 - June 24, 2003
Faye O. Shaver, 76, of Ozone, passed away June 24, 2003. Funeral services were conducted June 26 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Ozone Cemetery. Fred Scarbrough Jr. officiated.
Mrs. Shaver was born Nov. 17, 1926 in Rockwood, TN.
She was retired from Avery-Dennison and was a member of Ozone Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Knight Anderson of Sparta; brother, Ken Pass of Baltimore, MI; sisters, Marie McCoy of Crossville and Peggy Brown of Ozone; granddaughters, Melissa Knight Richards and her husband, Jason Deway, and Stacia Lynn Knight, all of Crossville; and great-grandchildren, Cassidy Leigh Richards and Casey Blake Hamby.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Casey Shaver; sister, Margie Smith; and brothers, Floyd Wayne Pass and Raymond Pass.
Pallbearers were Jason Richards, Chuck Rector, Mike McCoy, Chuck Graham, Steve Brown and Wayne Smith.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary A. Copenhaver
Nov. 17, 1925 - June 26, 2003
Mary Ann Copenhaver, 77, of Crossville, passed away June 26, 2003. There are no services planned.
Mrs. Copenhaver was born Nov. 17, 1925 in Sioux City, IA.
Survivors include her daughters, Karen Moore of Crossville and Diane Bruno of St. Petersburg, FL; granddaughter, Krishna Arcamone; and great-grandchildren, Emma and Damion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Hella V. Patenaude
July 17, 1946 - June 29, 2003
Hella Vera Patenaude, 56, of Crossville, passed away June 29, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 1 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Mike Kerley officiated.
Mrs. Patenaude was born July 17, 1946 in Berlin, Germany, the daughter of Schlachter and Hilma Rosenberg.
She was a customer service manager at Wal-Mart where she was employed for 11 years. She was also a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond Patenaude; sister, Edith Arnold of Nevada; mother-in-law, Leona Patenaude of New York; sisters-in-law and husbands, Deborah and Norbert St. Pierre of New York and Cheryl and Henry Hughes of Crossville; brothers-in-law and wives, Gerald and Evelyn Patenaude of New Jersey, Wayne Patenaude of New York and Timothy and Kerry Patenaude of New Jersey; aunts and uncles, John and Grace Ryan, Lavina Boyer, Irene Lancto and Ernest Patenaude; 11 nieces; eight nephews; five great-nieces; nine great-nephews; and all of her Wal-Mart family and friends.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Raymond Patenaude of New York.
Pallbearers were Scott Baker, Shawn Hughes, Kenny Hughes, Scott Simpson, Jimmy Clark and Steve Lamb.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Martha S. Raglin
June 28, 2003
Martha S. Raglin, 88, of the Rockwood Care and Rehab Center, passed away June 28, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 1 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood, with Bro. Hillary Broome and Bro. Albert Griffin officiating. Graveside services and interment were held July 2 in the Roane Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Raglin was a member of the Rockwood Church of Christ.
She was survived by many cousins and devoted friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Raglin; and parents, Dorsey and Etta Smith.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary A. Welch
May 25, 1908 - June 20, 2003
Mary Ann Welch, 95, passed away June 20, 2003. Funeral services were conduced June 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Joey Smith officiated.
Mrs. Welch was born May 25, 1908 in Pikeville, TN, the daughter of Fildon and Nancy Parker Dayton.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her son, Robert P. Welch of Crossville; daughters and son-in-law, Mary Lou and James Roach of Crossville and Martha Woolridge of Crossville; grandchildren, Mary Bowman, Martha Pelfrey, Linda Bowman, Dewayne Davis, James Davis, Jackie Davis, Michael Davis and Larry Davis; 16 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Welch; son, James Thomas Welch; son-in-law, Henry Davis; sister, Martha Miller; and brothers, John and Frank Miller.
Pallbearers were Tim Pelfrey, Dewayne Davis, Michael Davis, Jackie Davis, Larry Davis and James Davis.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Fredrick G. Brown
Nov. 17, 1934 - June 29, 2003
Fredrick George Brown, 68, of Bledsoe County, passed away June 29, 2003. There are no services planned at this time.
Mr. Brown was born Nov. 17, 1934 in Lackawanna, NY, the son of Gerald and Gladys Maltby White.
He was a member of the VFW of Crossville and the American Legion.
Survivors include his son, Timothy Wright of Antioch, CA; daughters, Joan Jones Pluff of Cypress, TX, Debbie Laprade of Dallas, TX, Mary Brown of Houston, TX, Cynthia Brown of Dallas, TX and Sandra Wright Kinsey of Buda, TX; brothers, Norman Brown of Buffalo, NY and Robert Brown of Crossville; and grandchildren, Micleah, Christopher, Alicia, Ashleigh, Davin, Meghan, Chelsea, Michael, Arden, McKinna, Michael and Kassidy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Calvin Brown, Ronald Brown and Michael J. Brown; and sister, Joan Lillian Brown.
Hood Funeral Home (www.hoodfuneralhome.com) was in charge of the arrangements.

Linda G. Ashburn
April 19, 1947 - July 4, 2003
Linda Gail Ashburn, 56, of Crossville, passed away July 4, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bros. Elmer Graham and George Elmore officiated, with special music by the Pomona Gospel Aires.
Ms. Ashburn was born April 19, 1947 in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of Arthur and Effie Cloud Ashburn.
Survivors include her brothers, Bill, Bobby, Jerry and Roger Ashburn, all of Crossville; and sister, Charlotte Adams of Banner Springs, TN.
Pallbearers were her nephews, Jerome Ashburn, Billy Ashburn, Mark Ashburn, Scott Ashburn, Lane Ashburn, Jerry Ashburn and Robert Ashburn.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Fredrick G. Brown
Nov. 17, 1934 - June 29, 2003
Fredrick George Brown, 68, of Crossville, passed away June 29, 2003. There are no services planned at this time.
Mr. Brown was born Nov. 17, 1934 in Lackawanna, NY, the son of Fredrick Brown and Gladys Maltby.
Survivors include his son, Timothy Wright of Antioch, CA; daughters, Joan Jones Pluff of Cypress, TX, Debbie Laprade of Dallas, TX, Mary Brown of Houston, TX, Cynthia Brown of Dallas, TX and Sandra Wright Kinsey of Buda, TX; stepson, David Hellriegel of Crossville; stepdaughter, Kimberly Isham of Crossville; brothers, Norman Brown of Buffalo, NY and Robert Brown of Crossville; grandchildren, Micleah, Christopher, Alicia, Ashleigh, Davin, Meghan, Chelsea, Michael, Arden, McKinna, Michael and Kassidy; step-grandchildren, Cason Hellriegel and Tanner and Trevor Isham; and special friend, Judith Brown.
Hood Funeral Home (www.hoodfuneralhome.com) was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert S. Sherrill Sr.
July 16, 1931 - July 4, 2003
Robert "Rob" Samuel Sherrill, 71, of Crossville, passed away July 4, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Linary Cemetery. The Rev. Timothy Geer officiated.
Mr. Sherrill was born July 16, 1931 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Beech and Rosie Reed Sherrill.
He was a factory worker for Crossville Rubber Plant and a member of the Church of God. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha Barnes Sherrill of Crossville; sons, Sammy Sherrill Jr. and Tony Sherrill, both of Crossville; daughters, Carolyn Barnett and Betty Jean Sherrill, both of Crossville; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Ruth Oakes of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James "Bunk" Sherrill.
Pallbearers were Clayton Waldo, John Waldo, Junior Oakes, Don Barnes, Buck Barnes and Mike Kirkland.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Earl Thomas
July 9, 2003
Earl Thomas, 62, of Crossville, passed away July 9, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 11 from the chapel of Putnam-Reed Funeral Home in Pikeville, with burial in Thomas Cemetery. Steve Haston officiated.
Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife, Janie Thomas of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Alfred Wyatt of Crossville; grandson, Zachary Wyatt; and granddaughter, Alexandra Wyatt.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Nettie Thomas.
Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Inc. of Pikeville was in charge of the arrangements.

Cheryl G. Watson
Aug. 21, 1944 - July 9, 2003
Cheryl Garrett Watson, 58, of Hendersonville, formerly of Mayland, passed away July 9, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 12 from the Mayland Baptist Church, with burial in Mayland Cemetery. The Rev. Mark Hall officiated.
Mrs. Watson was born Aug. 21, 1944, the daughter of Clyde and Lucille Stout Garrett.
She was a secretary and a member of the Mayland Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Cheryl Cofer of Springfield, TN and Stephanie Stiegall of Paducah, KY; sister, Anita Clydine Everett of Nashville; and four grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Brown; sister, Patricia Ann Garrett; and brothers, Wayne and Keith Garrett.
Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Amos C. Wightman
Oct. 28, 1934 - July 8, 2003
Amos Clifford Wightman, 68, of Pleasant Hill, passed away July 8, 2003. Services will be held at a later date.
Mr. Wightman was born Oct. 28, 1934 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Henry F. and Annie N. Whittenburg Wightman.
He was retired from the U.S. Army and was a member of VFW.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Lewis Wightman of Pleasant Hill; son, Cliff Wightman of Pleasant Hill; daughter, Terrie Stewart of Ocean City, NY; stepdaughters, Sharon Denton of Oak Ridge and Anita Rosenbaum of Indiana; stepsons, Joey Davis and Jimmy Davis of Pleasant Hill, Terry Walter of Crossville and Tim Walter of Chicago, IL; brothers, Charles, Don and Steve Wightman; and sisters, Elizabeth Kirby, Dorothy Wagoner and Judy Dunn.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, John, Jerry, Robert, James, Michael and Joseph Wightman.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Courtney E. Crews
Feb. 26, 1924 - July 3, 2003
Courtney "Chris" Eugene Crews, 79, of Fairfield Glade, passed away July 3, 2003. Memorial services were conducted July 9 at the Fairfield Glade Community Church, with the Rev. Dale Marshall officiating.
Mr. Crews was born Feb. 26, 1924 in Roanoke, VA, the son of William and Georgianna Rollyson Crews.
He was a sales manager for the Charles Bruning Co. and a member of the Fairfield Glade Community Church. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanore "Ellie" Mayne Crews of Fairfield Glade; sons, Kit Crews of Brentwood, TN, Tom Crews of San Diego, CA and Bill Crews of Switzerland; five grandchildren; and brother, Russell Crews of Florida.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Edith I. Luther
Feb. 24, 1917 - July 6, 2003
Edith Irene Luther, 86, of Crossville, passed away July 6, 2003. Memorial services were conducted July 9 at the Calvary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jack Thompson officiating.
Mrs. Luther was born Feb. 24, 1917 in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Ethel Mary Ward.
She was a licensed practical nurse and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Marilyn Young of Crossville, Linda Bedford of Port Huron, MI and Debra Brown of Wyoming; son, Clarence Maynard of Crossville; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister, Arlene Clinkman of Port Huron, MI; and brother, Lyle Ward of the Florida Keys.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Fred Luther.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary M. Davenport
Aug. 30, 1922 - July 11, 2003
Mary Mae Davenport, 80, of Crossville, passed away July 11, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Ricky Graves officiated, with special music by John Pugh, Janis Norris, Diane Burgess and Sherry Graves.
Mrs. Davenport was born Aug. 30, 1922 in Crab Orchard, the daughter of Benjamin H. Norris and Evie Buttram Norris.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Crab Orchard Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include her husband, Woodrow Davenport of Crossville; sons, Jerry, James and Ben Davenport, all of Crossville; daughters, Ellen Garrison, Helen Randolph and Sue McClaran, all of Crossville; 21 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and brother, A.J. Norris of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Dennis Eugene Davenport, Denny Gerald Davenport and William Edward Davenport.
Pallbearers were Rodney Davenport, Max Davenport, Austin Davenport, Joseph McClaran, Jeff Garrison, Tim Garrison, Victor Randolph, Mark Randolph, Timothy Teasley and Kenneth DuVall.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Jessie M. Christiansen
July 10, 1925 - July 9, 2003
Jessie M. Christiansen, 77, of Fairfield Glade, passed away July 9, 2003. Memorial services were conducted July 12 at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church. The Rev. Max Mayo and the Rev. Lanita Pride officiated.
Mrs. Christiansen was born July 10, 1925 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, the daughter of Robert C. Brown and Jessie Banks Brown.
She was a legal secretary and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Edward Christiansen of Fairfield Glade; sons, Bruce Christiansen of Austin, TX and Bob Christiansen of Silver Springs, MD; three grandchildren; and brother, George Brown of Des Moines, IA.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lois M. Smallwood
April 18, 1968 - July 17, 2003
Lois Michelle Smallwood, 35, of Crossville, passed away July 17, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 19 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Thomas Springs Cemetery. Joe James officiated.
Ms. Smallwood was born April 18, 1968 in Crossville.
Survivors include her son, Bradley Keith Stone of Crossville; daughter, Chelsey Anna Stone; brothers, Lonnie Brown and Brandon Brown, both of Crossville; sister, Ann Howard of Crossville; grandmothers, Mary Lee Bolin, Lorene Harding, Genese Davis and Willene Dodson, all of Crossville; and stepmother, Kathy Brown of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Joe Tucker, Steve Warner, Greg Davis, Stanley Davis, Junior Brown and Hershel Brown.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Lillian M. Bilbrey
Sept. 19, 1913 - July 13, 2003
Lillian Mary Bilbrey, 89, of Crossville, passed away July 13, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 14 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Graveside services were held July 15 at Clayton Smith Cemetery in Livingston, TN. Bro. Jack Irwin officiated, with special music by Brice Long and eulogy by Kim Smith.
Mrs. Bilbrey was born Sept. 19, 1913 in Overton County, TN, the daughter of J.V. and Margaret Smith Sells.
She was retired from the Cumberland County school system as a teacher.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Julia and Al Elmore of Crossville and Georgia Mann of Tullahoma, TN; grandchildren, Kristia Holden of Tullahoma, Kimberly Smith of Lebanon, Sue Sanders of Hartsville, TN, Tanya Williams and Derrick Williams, both of Crossville and Terry Williams of Grandview; great-grandchildren, Kory Holden, Jade Williams, Shawn Williams, Eli Sanders, Josh Sanders, Joe Sanders, Mack Sanders and James Mann.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Sells; and sister, Pauline Sells.
Pallbearers were Derreck Williams, Terry Williams, Bobby Williams, Wayne Breazeale, Keith Smith and Darrell Beaty.
Hood Funeral Home (www.hoodfuneralhome.com) was in charge of the arrangements.

Earl E. Dodson Sr.
July 13, 1927 - July 20, 2003
Earl E. Dodson Sr., 76, of Crossville, passed away July 20, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Royce Farris officiated, with special music by Terry Christopher.
Mr. Dodson was born July 13, 1927 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Walter E. Dodson Sr. and Lenice Cook Dodson.
He was a laborer and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his daughters, Sandra Sherrill and Peggy Payne, both of Crossville; grandchildren, Stacy, Jana, Tara and Steven; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruby Williams of Georgia and Pat Smith of Ohio; and brother, Bobby Dodson of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Sullivan Dodson; children, Earl Dodson Jr., Jerry Lynn Dodson, Judy Dodson and Carolyn Dodson; brother, Walter E. Dodson Jr.; and sister, Reba Bush.
Pallbearers were Jerry Richards, John Hinds, Jack Payne, Joe Eller, Cletis Turner and Gene Bunn.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Janet L. Hargis
April 29, 1935 - July 19, 2003
Janet Louise Hargis, 68, of Crossville, passed away July 19, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 22 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Hale's Chapel in Vandever. Wayne Brock officiated.
Mrs. Hargis was born April 29, 1935 in Englewood, OH, the daughter of Maurice and Laura Groff.
She was a homemaker and a member of Gospel Temple Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Earl Hargis; children, Chris Rettig of Harrisville, PA, Rex Rettig, Darryl Rettig, Darlene Casey and Connie Emberton, all of Dayton, OH; stepson, Jeffery Hargis; 16 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, David Rettig; brothers, Carroll Groff and Lowell Groff; and sister, Evelyn Darby.
Pallbearers were Andrew Hargis, Randy Tollett, Matt Burgess, Ronnie Evans, Kevin Reagan and Adam Hargis.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Dale A. Stricklin
Aug. 7, 1938 - July 7, 2003
Dale Arthur Stricklin, 64, of Crossville, passed away July 7, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 12 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Father Greg Nuezil and Deacon Joe Solis officiated. Burial will be Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
Mr. Stricklin was born Aug. 7, 1938 in Marked Tree, AR, the son of Jesse and Estelle Griffin Stricklin.
He was a retired Master Chief, having served 21 years in the United States Coast Guard. He was a member of the China Post of American Legion, Moose Lodge Chief Officers Association and the Bounders RV Club. He had many hobbies including wood working, computers and time spent on the road in his RV.
Survivors include his wife, Pat Stricklin of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Donna Stricklin of Green Bank, WV; daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Craig Cornwall of Delevan, NY; grandchildren, Sistina Allen, Tara Stricklin, Steven Stricklin II, Megan and Kevin Cornwall, Rudy Lutz and Crystal Stricklin; and great-grandchildren, Gavin Halterman Thorin and Kaylie Allen, Aria Lutz, Anthony Smith, Rian Smith and Reanna Smith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Marie Stricklin.
Hood Funeral Home (www.hoodfuneralhome.com) was in charge of the arrangements.

Jim E. Tolliver
March 21, 1928 - July 10, 2003
Jim E. Tolliver, 75, of Crossville, passed away July 10, 2003. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 26, at Faith Worship Center, 95 McLarty Lane, Crossville. Pastor Wayne Shrom will officiate.
Mr. Tolliver was born March 21, 1928 in Lynch, KY.
He was retired from Spector Freight and was a member of Faith Worship Center. He was a loving father and husband and an avid rabbit hunter.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Tolliver; son, Larry Tolliver of Crossville; daughter, Donna McCubbin of Kansas; sisters, Ardellie Cook of Kentucky and Barbara Brown of Crossville; brothers, Hubert, Burl and Billy Tolliver of Ohio and Elmer Tolliver of Kentucky; two grandsons; and one granddaughter.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Jo N. Pyles
June 2, 1954
Jo Nell (Norris) Pyles, 49, of the Banner Springs Community, passed away at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN.
Mrs. Pyles was born June 2, 1954 in Fentress County, TN.
Survivors include her son, Tommy Pyles and wife, Leslie, of Banner Springs Community; grandchildren, Tray, Chase and Kloe Pyles; brother, Johnnie Norris and wife, Norma, of the Tinchtown Community; sister, Janet LaRue of the Banner Springs Community; sister-in-law, Minnie Norris of the Banner Springs Community; nieces and nephews, Beth Smith, Lora Tompkins, Belinda Payne, Sidney LaRue, Scott Norris, Jeannie Reagan and Stewart Norris; and great-nieces and -nephews, Hannah Norris, Maggie Reagan, Rachel Payne, Jordan Smith, Loran Tompkins and Forest Reagan.
Mrs. Pyles was preceded in death by her parents, Justice and Rachel Norris, and brother, Jimmie C. Norris.
Funeral services were held July 4, 2003 at D.O. Beaty Church in Banner Springs Community with Bro. Jerry Payne, Bro. Brian Tompkins and Bro. Buddy Edwards officiating. Burial followed in the Spring Chapel Cemetery.
Active pallbearers included Jon Garrett, Sidney LaRue, Scott Norris, Tony Reagan, Stuart Norris, Phillip Burnett, Steve Threet and J.J. Payne.
Honorary pallbearers included Bobby Atkinson, Randy Smith, Randall Farley and S. Thomas Burnett.
Mundy Funeral Home of Jamestown, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Mabel P. Agee
July 22, 2003
Mabel Parham Agee, 97, of Pikeville, passed away July 22, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 24 at Faith Baptist Church, with burial in Parham Cemetery. The Rev. Doyle Ashburn and the Rev. John Smith officiated.
Mrs. Agee was a member of Patton Center United Methodist Church and was a loving mother and homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters, Marie Agee of Hixson and Carol Wood of Pikeville; sons, Perry Agee of Union, OH, Pat Agee of Pikeville and Ted Agee of Hixson; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister, Arnie Parham; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Clarence Agee; son, James Wallace Agee; parents, James and Dona Parham; brothers, J.E. and Earl Parham; and two grandchildren.
Putnam-Reed Funeral Home of Pikeville was in charge of the arrangements.

Frank B. Cutting
Sept. 13, 1933 - July 23, 2003
Frank Burton Cutting, 69, of Crossville, passed away July 23, 2003. Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, with funeral services to be held at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Cutting was born Sept. 13, 1933 in Jennings, LA.
He was a retired contractor.
Survivors include his wife, Deloris Mae Cutting of Crossville; and brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Dee Cutting of Las Vegas, NV.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

James K. Hyatt
July 24, 2003
James Kimsey Hyatt, 77, of Maryville, passed away July 24, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 25 at Memorial Funeral Home in Maryville, with the Rev. Monte Stephens and the Rev. Dee Hubbard officiating. Entombment services were conducted July 26 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Carmeta Hyatt; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne K. and Betsey Hyatt; daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Llyod Dixon; Debbie Hyatt and her partner, Donna Holder; sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Clyde Henry; brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Mary Alice Hyatt; granddaughters, Misty Dixon and Stephanie Mitchell; step-granddaughters, Rebecca Dell and Amanda Dixon; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert C. and Laura E. Hyatt; sister, Bobbie Davis; brother, Gordon Hyatt; and step-granddaughter, Abigail Dixon.
Condolences may be e-mailed to Memorialfh@yahoo.com.
Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. of Maryville, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Steve Meers
July 25, 2003
Steve Meers, 87, of Chattanooga, passed away July 25, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 29 at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, with interment in U.S. National Cemetery. Minister Waymon Summers officiated.
Mr. Meers was a 50-year member of Ridgedale Church of Christ and had served as a deacon for many of those years. He was a 55-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers local 175 and was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his sons, Ronald Stephen Meers of Murfreesboro and David Lamar Meers of Wilmington, DE; grandsons, Daniel Meers of Sumas, WA and Ryan Meers of Manhattan, NY; sisters, Pauline Meers of Nashville and Lucille Ezelle of Hendersonville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Cox Meers; three brothers and five sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made to Martin Boyd Christian Center, 6845 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Chattanooga Funeral Home of Hixson, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary E. Smith
March 2, 1925 - July 25, 2003
Mary Evelyn Smith, 78, of Crossville, passed away July 25, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 28 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hedgecoth Cemetery. Bros. Brian Smith and Joey Smith officiated.
Mrs. Smith was born March 2, 1925 in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of Gibb and Mary Elizabeth "Nannie" Williams Barnwell.
She was a homemaker and a charter member of Meadow Creek Baptist Church for 57 years.
Survivors include her sons, Billy, Bobby, Lynn, Jimmy and Ronnie Smith, all of Crossville; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers, Raymond, Ernie, Ira, Robert and Willard Sherrill, all of Crossville; and sisters, Gertie Turner of Crossville, Louise Evans and Hattie Lewis of Rockwood, Ruby Sherrill, Sandra Sherrill, Sue Vitatoe, Billie Findley and Carolyn Sparry, all of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Smith.
Pallbearers were Tim Smith, Kevin Smith, Brent Smith, Jamie Smith, Jeff Smith, Ronnie Adcox, Waymon DeBord and Mike Headlee.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Vondale R. Decker
Aug. 15, 1932 - July 1, 2003
Vondale Ruth Decker, 70, of Crossville, passed away July 1, 2003. Memorial services were held July 4 at the Christ Lutheran Church in Fairfield Glade. The Rev. W. Jerry Weeks officiated.
Mrs. Decker was born Aug. 15, 1932 in Toledo, OH, the daughter of Harold William and Mabel Henrietta Freeman Bock.
She was a seamstress for J&J Factory Outlet and a very active member of Christ Lutheran Church in Fairfield Glade. She was also a member of Ladies of the Elks, serving twice as president.
Survivors include her husband, James Decker of Crossville; daughters and son-in-law, Margaret "Peggy" Decker of New York, NY and Patricia and Steve Vandemark of Defiance, OH; son and daughter-in-law, James Jr. and Jean Decker of Mentor, OH; brother, Warren Bock of Perrysburg, OH; sisters, Maxine Swing of Toledo, OH and Lucille Pote of Carneys Point, NJ; and grandchildren, Nicholas and Kelsey Vandemark and Emily and Patrick Decker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Bock.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory (www.hoodfuneralhome.com) was in charge of the arrangements.

Charlie B. Johnson
March 17, 1920 - July 2, 2003
Charlie Benton Johnson, 83, of Crossville, passed away July 2, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 4 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Linary Cemetery. Kenneth Young officiated.
Mr. Johnson was born March 17, 1920 in Obed City, TN.
He worked in construction.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Johnson; children, William Johnson, Charles Ray, Scott Ray, Terri Ray, Jimmy Tredwell, Bobby Tredwell, Crowder Tredwell and Carolyn Tredwell; sisters, Nora Hargis of Crossville and Daisy Binkley of Nashville; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bill Hargis, Eddie Hargis, Frankie Hargis, Ted Johnson, Laton Hood and George Jones.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Clayburn Lawson
May 20, 1931 - July 3, 2003
Clayburn Lawson, 72, of Glade Creek, TN, passed away July 3, 2003. Graveside services were conducted July 6 at the Glade Creek Cemetery.
Mr. Lawson was born May 20, 1931 in Glade Creek, TN, the son of the late Albert and Lena Belka Lawson.
He worked in the coal mines at an early age. Moving to Ohio, he worked 20 years with Pepsi. Moving back to Tennessee, he worked as a timber cutter, with the Sparta Spoke Company and as a custodian in the Cumberland Cove community.
Survivors include his daughters, Patricia Bradshaw of Sparta, TN, Tina Street of Springfield, OH and Beverly Meadows of Sparta, TN; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis Jean Wrightman of Pleasant Hill; and brothers, Gary "Doby" Lawson and Bobby Gerrald Lawson, both of Glade Creek.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Lawson; and brother, Clifton "Buster" Lawson.
Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Nancy S. Baker
Nov. 18, 1939 - June 28, 2003
Nancy Sue Baker, 63, of Newnan, GA, passed away June 28, 2003. Graveside services were conducted July 2 at the Chastain Cemetery in Cumberland County, with Bro. Mike Garrett officiating.
Mrs. Baker was born Nov. 18, 1939 in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of William Miller Johnson and Lorene Chastain Johnson.
She was a care giver for the elderly and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her son, William Baker of Newnan, GA; daughters, Cindy Milam of Palmetto, GA, Loretta Cash and Patricia Baker, both of Newnan, GA; and sister, Judy Cent of Kentucky.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Barbara J. Barnwell
April 4, 1939 - June 29, 2003
Barbara Jane Barnwell, 64, of Crossville, passed away June 29, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 3 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Tollett's Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Jimmie Turner officiated, with special music by the Russell Sisters, Charlotte Tabor, Joyce Lawson and Lozena Barnwell.
Mrs. Barnwell was born April 4, 1939 in Brea, OH, the daughter of William and Lucille Erma James Schmeig.
She was a housewife.
Survivors include her husband, Homer D. Barnwell of Crossville; son, Goerge Wyatt of Crossville; granddaughter, Brittany Wyatt of Crossville; grandson, David Wyatt of the U.S. Air Force, Japan; great-grandson, George Ethan Wyatt of Japan; and sisters, Betty Schmeig and Faye Schmeig of Arizona.
Pallbearers were George Wyatt, David Wyatt, Alfred Wyatt, Ronald Wyatt, Walt Wyatt, Mike Tinnel, Jordan Tinnel and Tony Finley.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Norma Cardwell
Jan. 19, 1922 - July 3, 2003
Norma Cardwell, 81, of Crossville, passed away July 3, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 6 at the Liberty Baptist Church with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Billy Smith officiated, with special music by the Liberty Baptist Choir and the Tabernacle Quartet.
Mrs. Cardwell was born Jan. 19, 1922 in Claiborne County, TN, the daughter of Barton and Cordelia Lynch Neely.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Liberty Baptist Church. Her interests included her family and quilting.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Viven Cardwell of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Susan Cardwell of Mt. Juliet; daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Carson Norris of Crossville and Cathy and John Guy of Cleveland; grandchildren, Christopher and Craig Cardwell of Nashville, Tony Norris of Crossville, Chris Guy of Cleveland, Vicki Robson of Nashville, Keri Robbins of Big Stone Gap, VA, Alyssa Turner of Johnson City, TN and Cindy Woodlee of Spencer, TN; great-grandchildren, Caroline Cardwell of Nashville and Allison and Abigail Norris of Crossville; and brothers, Major Neely and Audie Neely of Monroe, MI and Lawrence Neely of Huber Heights, OH.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Myrtie Carey, Ruthis Cardwell and Jessie Cole; and brothers, Luther Neely, Fred Neely and McKinley Neely.
Pallbearers were Christopher Cardwell, Craig Cardwell, Christopher Guy, Wes Robbins, Patrick Garrison and Greg Robson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Dixie M. Eldridge
May 11, 1925 - June 21, 2003
Dixie Muriel "Merl" Eldridge, 78, of Crossville, passed away June 21, 2003. Funeral services were conducted June 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. R.K. Chadwick officiated, with special music by the Brown Sisters.
Mrs. Eldridge was born May 11, 1925 in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of Homer and Eva Lowe Smith.
She was an employee of Dennison-Carter and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Linda Bogard of Cookeville; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Alice Hensley and Betty Chadwick of Crossville; and faithful friends, Maxine Ledbetter and Juanita Gatlin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hillis G. Eldridge; brother, Paul Smith; and sister Mae Shepherd.
Pallbearers were Homer Rankhorn, Len Rankhorn, John Hensley, Alan Hensley, H.K. Woody III, Justine Woody and Adam Braunm.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Orion C. Miller Sr.
July 16, 1909 - June 30, 2003
Orion C. Miller Sr., 93, of Crossville, passed away June 30, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 3 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Alloway. Dr. Dan D. Haskins Jr. officiated, with special music by his great-granddaughter, Sarah Jo McCoy; granddaughter, Katie McCoy; and daughter-in-law, Nancy Miller.
Mr. Miller was born July 16, 1909 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Columbus W. and Barbara Ann James Miller.
He was a carpenter and one of the last surviving original Homesteaders. He was a member of Homesteads Baptist Church and a mason.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Ford Miller of Crossville; sons, Orion Miller Jr. of Memphis and Kenneth Miller of Reno, NV; daughters, Margaret Miller of Durham, NC, Josephine Dulaney of Crossville and Barbara Ann Farris of St. Louis, MO; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Wheeler Miller of Grandview and Wesley Miller of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sallie Lucille Dodson Miller; and daughter, Martha Lane Miller.
Pallbearers were Terry Battistoli, Alan Dulaney, Pete Stubbs, Stanley Keith, Joe Farris and Donald Elmore.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Hollace N. Page
April 3, 1943 - July 3, 2003
Hollace Neale Page, 60, of Cumberland County, passed away July 3, 2003. Funeral services were conducted July 7 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Smith's Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Loren Stephens officiated, with special music by the Church of Christ Singers.
Mr. Page was born April 3, 1943 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Jay T. and Sara Lillie Watley Page.
He was retired after 32 years as director of Surgical Services at Cumberland Medical Center and was the current minister of Pleasant Hill Church of Christ. He dearly loved studying and preparing messages and lessons for his worship services and the love and devotion for his grandchildren was endless. They were his favorite pastime and he greatly enjoyed watching them play ball.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Page of Smith's Chapel; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey Neale and Glenda Charlene Page of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl Ann and Harold Joseph (Joey) Houston Word of Cherryville, NC; brothers, Jay E. Page of Crossville and Malcolm Page of Smith's Chapel; and grandchildren, Charles William Harris, Taylor Morgan Harris, Sara Page Word, Amanda Michele Page, Joshua Todd Page, Christopher Sean Page and Jordan Blake Houston.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay T. and Sara Lillie Page.
Pallbearers were Joey Word, J.T. Joshua Page, Chris Page, Donald Page, Eric Page and Lloyd Forsythe.
Honorary pallbearers were Jordan Houston and Royce Page.
Hood Funeral Home (www.hoodfuneralhome.com) was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles L. Retter
Feb. 26, 1936 - July 9, 2003
Charles "Chuck" L. Retter, 67, of Deerlodge in Morgan County, passed away July 9, 2003. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted in Florida.
Mr. Retter was born Feb. 26, 1936 in Muncie, IN.
He was a professional musician for over 40 years and was a Wal-Mart associate for five years.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia C. Retter; sons and daughter-in-law, Jamie Retter of California, Shane A. and Celina Retter of Hernando, FL and Marty Retter of Alexandria, IN; daughters and sons-in-law, Shanda and Dean Suris of Tallahassee, FL, Roxanne and Paul Schott of Alexandria, IN and Dawn Jimes of Madison, IN; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Judy Retter of Anderson, IN; grandchildren, Dawson Retter, Jennifer Jimes, Jill Retter, Abigail Schott, Alicia Suris and Chris Suris; and a niece and nephew.
He was preceded in death by his son, John R. Gray of Oak Glen, CA.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.