These obituaries were published March 29.

Dorothy Louise Cowan
Aug. 25, 1926 - March 4, 2005
Dorothy Louise Smith Cowan, 78, of Crossville, passed away March 4, 2005, at Wharton Nursing Home. A private gathering of friends and family for memorial services is planned for July 31, 2005, at their residence. Mrs. Cowan's ashes are to be scattered in Big Lick Community and a commemorative stone will be placed in Music Cemetery next to her parents.
Mrs. Cowan was born Aug. 25, 1926 in Princeton, IN. She was an elementary school teacher for 23 years in California, having earned her master's degree in education. She enjoyed sewing and gardening.
She is survived by her husband, G.W. Cowan, of Crossville; daughters Kimbalena Coric and husband, Jovo, of London, England and Carrie Cowan of Atlanta, GA; granddaughters Camille and Jasmina Coric of London, England; sister, Theordora Merrick of San Diego, CA; and brothers Charles Smith of Lexington, OK, and Melvin Smith of Powder Springs, GA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Arthur Smith and Jeanette Bush Smith; brother James Smith; and sister Juanita Walker.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Wharton Nursing Home.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Edith Deck Jaques
March 19, 1916 - March 21, 2005
Edith Deck Jaques, 89, of Crossville, passed away March 21, 2005. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 24, from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Bro. Dillard Cantrell and Bro. Scott White officiated, with burial in Woody Cemetery. Special music was by Rhonda Medley.
Pallbearers were P.J. Phipps, M.C. Deck Jr., Robbie Burke, Daniel Spence, Charles Medley and Lynn Deck.
Mrs. Jaques was born March 19, 1916, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Mayford and Rilla Schillings Deck. She was retired after 31 years as a factory worker with Catepillar in East Peoria, IL, and a member of Isoline Baptist Church. She liked to travel, play bingo and was an avid bowler.
She is survived by her stepson, Forest and wife, Betty, Jaques of Peoria, IL; brother M.C. Deck Sr. and wife, Anna, of Crossville; brother-in-law Jim Henline of Crossville; grandchildren Connie Besser and husband, Pete, and Chuck Jaques and wife, Donna; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jaques was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Jaques; brothers Charlie Deck and Burton Deck; sisters Nellie Cole, Emma Glass, Christine Barnwell and Askline Henline.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements.
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Charles Wilburn Turner
Feb. 14, 1933 - March 22, 2005
Charles "Buck" Wilburn Turner, 72, of Crossville, passed away March 22, 2005, at Cumberland Medical Center. Services were held March 26 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Steve Watts officiating. Burial was in Linary Cemetery.
Pallbearers were James Tallio, Travis Turner, Wendell Worthington, Jerry Brown, Stephen D. Brown and Daniel Worthington.
Mr. Turner was born Feb. 14, 1933, in Cumberland County. He was self employed, owning a plant nursery.
He is survived by his wife, Dollie Turner, of Crossville; nieces and nephews; and aunt Alice Winningham.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Turner and Modene Winningham Turner; sister Linda Turner and Lois Tollett; and brother Paul Turner.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Patricia Juanita Bilbrey
Oct. 22, 1965 - March 13, 2005
Patricia Juanita Bilbrey, 39, of Crossville, passed away March 13, 2005. Funeral services were held March 17, 2005, from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Howard officiating.
She was born Oct. 22, 1965, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Roy McKinley and Geneva Agle Hall Bilbrey. She worked as a sample specialist at Crossville Ceramics. she loved the outdoors, camping and fishing.
Ms. Bilbrey is surved her son, Greg Owens, of Crossville; daughters Erica Brown and Heather Owens, all of Crossville; brothers Leroy Bilbrey of Crossville and Tommy Bilbrey of Sparta; sister Hellen Marsh of White Lake, WI, Sandra Gilbert and JoAnn Myers of Crossville; grandson Damian Brown; and fiancé Mike Kerley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister Shirlene Smith and Peggy McKinney.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements.
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Willie Lee Hancock
July 31, 1916 - March 21, 2005
Willie Lee Hancock, 88, of Crossville, passed away March 21, 2005, at Wyndridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services were held March 23 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Mike Kerley officiating. Burial was in Linary Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dewayne Hancock, Jason Hancock, Bubba Hancock, Shane Hancock, Shannon Myers and Scott Griffin.
Mrs. Hancock was born July 31, 1916. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her sons, Billy Hancock, Jack Hancock, Tony Hancock and Dalton Feddon; daugher Charlotte Myers; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; brother Marshall Houston; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Hancock was preceded in death by her husband, Amon Hancock; sons Ed and Gordon Hancock; sister Joyce Alley; and parents Wed Lee Houston and Charlotte Hall Houston.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

James Smith
May 11, 1951 - March 21, 2005
James "Jim" Smith, 53, of the Mayland Community, passed away March 21, 2005 at Cumberland Medical Center. Funeral services were held March 24, 2005, from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home. The Rev. Bobby Floyd officiated, with burial following the services in the Mayland Cemetery.
Mr. Smith was born May 11, 1951, in Fentress County, TN, to Elmer V. Smith of Mayland and the late Sarah Farley Smith. He was a welder and attended the Full Gospel Assembly in Monterey, TN.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Willie Ann Templeton Smith, of Mayland; son Jeffery Smith of Cookeville; brothers Ralph Smith Jr. of Hixson and William and Clint Smith of Mayland; and sister Joye Clevenger of Friendship, TN.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by daughter Amanda Lynn Smith.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.

Robin Smith
Sept. 1, 1915 - March 20, 2005
Robin Gray Smith, of Chestnut Hill, passed away March 20, 2005, at a Veteran's Hospital in Atlanta. Funeral services were held March 23 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Brian Smith officiating and burial in Hedgecoth Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Harvey Martin, Dan Barnett, Mack Atkins, Claude Martin, William Brian Swearengen, Matt Swearengen Jr., Matthew Swearengen and Kenny Martin.
Mr. Smith was born in Crossville Sept. 1, 1915. the son of Granville and Frances Rachel Martin Smith. He graduated from Rhea County High School in 1936 and began a career in the United States Army. Mr. Smith was at Peral Harbor, along with his cousins Bill and Strong Martin when it was bombed. They were also stationed at Panama together. He had many interesting stories to tell of those times and other experiences he had during World War II.
After retiring from the Army, Mr. Smith worked at Cape Canaveral, FL for 14 years before settling in the Chestnut Hill Community of Cumberland County, where he lived until the last months of his life. Last May, he moved to the Atlanta, GA, area to be near his brother, Asa Bill, and his family. Asa preceded Robin in death by only three weeks. They lost their younger borther Charles right after WWII.
Mr. Smith cared for his extended family and was always there to do what he could if anyone needed him for anything. He was a very generous person and would lend vehicles or money at the drop of a hat. He was an avid reader and bought hundreds of books which he passed on to the rest of the family, along with hundreds of videos and tapes.
For many years, Mr. Smith raised a garden and had lots of stawberries and grapes, all of which he picked himself and gave away, even delivering it himself a lot of the time, especially to his cousin Wilma Teal. Wilma was often heard to say, "Don't bring me anymore for a few days, Robin, until I can get this canned." But he didn't like for anything to go to waste, and didn't cook himself, so he would be there bright and early the next morning with a basket or a bucket or a bushel of something.
Mr. Smith dearly loved his brother Asa, and his wife, Sue, and didn't get to see them nearly as often as he wanted in the last years of his live. He was forever talking about his neice Linda Longino and nephew Keith. While living in Georgia the last 10 months of his life, he was able to be around them and catch up on old times. He worried about being a burden or inconvenience to the family, and had a very humble spirit and was continually expressing his thanks to anyone who did anything for him. Although he had no children of his own, he was loved and cherished by his niece and nephew and many cousins as if they all were his own children.
Mr. Smith is survived by his niece and her husband Linda and Randy Longino of Fayetteville, GA; nephew Keith Smith of Stockbridge, GA; sister-in-law Sue Smith of Stockbridge, GA; cousin and her husband Wilma and Chester Teal of Crossville; and numerous other cousins.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

John Tracy
Jan. 28, 1924 - March 17, 2005
John Joseph Tracy, 81, of Fairfield Glade, passed away March 17, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 22, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial following in Green Acres Memorial Cemetary. Pastors David Evangelista, John Weyant and Dan Tracy officiated. Special music was provided by Elaine Weyant, Wes Lauren, Denise Helton and Dave Cottle.
Pallbearers were Scott Thielan, Jason Grupe, Jeremy Grupe, Jonathan Grupe, Steven Tracy and Brent King.
Mr. Tracy was born Jan. 28, 1924.
Mr. Tracy is survived by his wife, Lee Hughes Tracy, of Fairfield Glade; nine sons, Mike Tracy, Tom Tracy, Jim Tracy, Kevin Tracy and Tim Tracy, all of Illinois, Dan Tracy of Iowa, Tommy James of Florida, Jimmy James of Illinois, and Brian James of Colorado; eight daughters, Kathy Grupe of Illinois, Pat Cottle of Texas, Mary King, Wisconsin, Susan Kalb of South Dakota, Nicki Cross of Tennessee, Diane Schneder of Ohio, Joan James of Illinois and Sherry AuFiero of Illinois; 46 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him, Michael and Nellie Reidy; his first wife, Margaret Heiderman; son, Don James; granddaughter, Leslie Schneder; and great-granddaughter, Makayla Liming.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. of Crossville was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published March 23.

Dana Adams
Oct. 18, 1918 - March 17, 2005
Dana Foster Adams, 86, of Crossville, passed away March 17, 2005, at Country Place Health Center. Funeral services were held March 20 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Vern Daugherty officiating. Burial followed March 21 at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Mr. Adams born Oct. 18, 1918, in Chattanooga, TN. He was in the insurance business before retiring and served in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and the Rhineland while he was in the U.S. Army. He was awarded the Purple Heart and is a life member of the BPOE 91 in Chattanooga and VFW 5025.
He is survived by his wife, Nadine Watkins Adams.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Deryl F. Adams.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Margie Barnett
May 12, 1934 - March 15, 2005
Margie Barnett, 70, of Crossville, passed away March 15, 2005 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Graveside committal was conducted March 17 at the Linary Church with Bro. Dennie Moore officiating.
Mrs. Barnett was born May 12, 1934, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Ike and Reva Leffew Sherrill. She was kitchen manager at Cumberland Medical Center and was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by daughters Linda Shave and Margaret Helton of Crossville, Brenda Oliver of Sparta and Glenda Bryson of Memphis; son Randall Scott Barnett of Crossville; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and sister Virginia Beaty of Washington.
Mrs. Barnett was preceded in death by husband, James Arthur Kemmer Barnett; parents Ike and Reva Sherrill; brothers Ted and Roy Sherrill and sister Oma Lee.
Pallbearers were Nick Harris, Chris Bryson, Troy Shaver, Dewey Owens, Donnie Oliver and Bob Bryson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Marcia Brumbalough
May 19, 1938 - March 22, 2005
Marcia Naomi Brumbalough, 65, of Crossville, passed away March 19, 2005, at Cumberland Medical Center. Funeral services were held conducted Tuesday from the Chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home with burial in the Webb Cemetery with Bro. Vern Daugherty officiating.
Ms. Brumbalough was born May 19, 1938, in Cumberland County, the daughter of George Smith and Eva Belle Frazier Smith. She was a homemaker, seamstress and factory worker. She was of the Baptist faith.
Ms. Brumbalough is survived by her sons, Ray and Jack of Crossville and Harold of Cookeville; daughters Donna Clark of Memphis and Judy Autry of Memphis; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Elmo Smith; and sister, Alice Brewer, both of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by sons Larry and Ronald Lee.
Pallbearers were Robert Wilson, Bill Wilson, Randy Brewer, Chris J. Bess, Jerry Brewer and Elvert Brewer.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Clio Cooper
Oct. 23, 1924 - March 20, 2005
Funeral Services for Clio Cooper, 80, of the Mayland community of Cumberland County, were held March 22 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home. The Rev. Dewitt Sampley and the Rev. Vern Daughterty officiated, and interment followed in the Welch Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Cooper was born Oct. 23, 1924, in Jackson County, TN, to the late Henry and Bobbie Henson Roberts.
Mrs. Cooper passed away Sunday, March 20, at her home in the Plateau community. She was a homemaker and attended the Garce Independent Baptist Church. She was a substitute teacher at the Mayland School in the 1970s.
She was survived by sons and daughters-in-law Michael Allen and Sandra Cooper of Murfreesboro, TN, and Jerry Wayne and Linda Cooper of the Mayland community; granchildren David Michael, Caleb and Haley Cooper; and a sister, Bessie Judd of Monterey, TN.
Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her husband, N.C. Cooper, Feb. 28, 1988; sisters Ethel Sampley, Viola Jackson and Lucille Roberts; and brothers Fred, Cecil and her twin brother Claude Roberts.
Goff Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Myrtle B. Graham
March 26, 1906 - March 12, 2005
Myrtle B. Graham, 98, of Crossville, died March 12, 2005. Funeral services were held March 15 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home with burial in Crossville City Cemetery with Bro. Ralph Reagan officiating.
Mrs. Graham was born March 26, 1906, in Columbia, KY. She was a factory worker and sitter.
She is survived by grandchildren, Patricia Crabtree, Bonnie Sherrill and Susan Pedigo, all of Crossville, William and Robert Flynn of Urbana, IL, Boyd Flynn of Carrollton, OH, and Bennie Flynn of Crossville; eight great-grandchildren; and many great, great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Graham; and daughter, Judith Flynn.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lewis Johnson
Dec. 8, 1940 - March 17, 2005
Lewis Henry Johnson, 64, of Crossville, passed away at his home March 17, 2005. Funeral services were held March 19 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Roy Davis officiating. Interment was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mr. Johnson was born Dec. 8, 1940, in Norton, MA. He was a chemist before retiring and served in the U.S. Army. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Davis Johnson, of Crossville; sons James Johnson of North Attleboro, MA, and Matthew Johnson of Crossville; daughters Sharon Calligan of Crossville and Karen Johnson of Taunton, MA; grandchildren Elishia Calligan, Jason Calligan, Dalyn Johnson, Brandon Calligan and Corey Calligan; brother, Allan Johnson; and sister Gladys Bauman, Cynthia Johnson and Marjorie Landers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Florence Johnson, and his sister, Judith Manchetti.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Lantana Rd. Baptist Church building fund.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert Roy Rumph
Sept. 11, 1938 - March 17, 2005
Robert Roy Rumph, 66, of Crossville, passed away March 17 at his home. He was born Sept. 11, 1938, in Manhattan, NY, the son of Arthur and Louise Rumph.
He was a Baptist by faith and a retired teacher in Chazy, NY. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Mr. Rumph is survived by his wife, Marita Rumph; best friends Bob and Mary Pappas, and other friends and neighbors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Cumberland County.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of the local arrangements.

These obituaries were published March 22.

Lola Rae Blankenship Ingram
1924 ­ 2005
Lola Rae Blankenship Ingram, 81, of Crossville, passed away March 16, 2005, at her home. Services were held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph Nickels officiating and graveside services at Sunset Cemetery in Madisonville with Rev. Gerald Atkins officiating.
She was a longstanding member and librarian at First Baptist Church in Crossville.
Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her husband of 62 years, Dr. Fred Ingram; daughters and sons-in-law Sheri and Robert Phillips of Crossville and Karla and Doug Koontz of Knoxville; sons and daughters-in-law Dewain Ingram of Bushnell, FL, and Ron and Mary Ingram of Germantown, TN; grandchildren Mathena Carbone and Lorella Woods of Bushnell, Veronica Tansey and Jacqueline Ingram of Germantown, Chad Phillips of Dallas, TX, Tiffany Phillips of Crossville and Tyler and Braxton Koontz of Knoxville; three great-grandchildren Amara Carbone, Heaven Woods and Aidan Koontz; several nieces and nephews; and special cousin, Mattie Mae Cagle of Tellico Plains.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gib and Ponnie Blankenship and her sister, Gladys Blankenship of Madisonville.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Walter Hargrove Goney
May 29, 1931 ­ March 20, 2005
Walter Hargrove Goney, 73, of Algood, passed away March 20, 2005, at his home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 23, at 11 a.m. from the Algood Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home with burial in Sand Springs Memorial Gardens.
Family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 9 p.m., Tuesday 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Wednesday after 9 a.m.
Mr. Goney was born May 29, 1931, in Fentress County, to the late Herbert and Lottie Avo Reagan Goney. He was a retired police officer, having served with the Clay County Sheriff's Department and police departments in Algood, Carthage and Jamestown.
He was a member of Sand Springs Baptist Church and also affiliated with Trinity Assembly of Algood.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth Robinson Goney of Algood; daughters and sons-in-law Rita Smith of Algood and special friend, Chester Finley, and Shawna and Bryan Whitfield of Algood; and son and daughter-in-law Walter Eugene "Bubby" and Lynn Goney of Huntersville, NC.
Also, sister Dean Schnepf of Cookeville; brothers and sisters-in-law Alex and Pearl Robinson and Bob and Waydean Robinson, all of Cookeville; grandchildren and spouses, Carl and Wendy Dale, Justin and Stephanie Randolph, all of Cookeville, Shannon Smith, Dustin Whitefield, both of Algood, Stacey Craig of Huntersville, NC; and seven great-grandchildren, Slade and Lyn Dale, Ali and Christian Smith, Kelly Teague, Blake Randolph and Dawson Craig; special friends Rick Smith and Bridget Cornwell and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son-in-law Randall Kenneth Lynn, sisters Artie and Verda Goney and Morine Tanner, and brothers Corbert "Boots," Alfred, Billy, Don and Herbert Goney Jr.
Active pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Bilbrey, Danny Holmes, Rick Smith, Alex Robinson, Jim Buck, Dr. John Nadeau, staff and nurses of Highland Rim Home Heath and Jerry Jared.
Bros. Mike Campbell and Jim Moore will officiate with Algood Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Ova N. Lindon
Jan. 18, 1912 - March 16, 2005
Ova N. Lindon, 93, of Crossville, passed away March 16, 2005, at Wharton Nursing Home. Graveside services were held Friday, March 18, 2005, at Crossville City Cemetery.
Mr. Lindon was born Jan. 18, 1912, in Perry County, KY. He was self-employed before retiring and was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Reb and Sonnie Lewis of Crossville; grandchildren Melissa and Ron Reynolds and Nancy and Terry Potter, all of Crossville; and great-grandchildren Cody Reynolds, Cassandra Reynolds, T.J. Potter and Samantha Potter.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Louise Lindon, and parents, Elvin and Martha Lindon.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., was in charge of the arrangements.

Sara Grasham Mee
1939 ­ March 17, 2005
Mrs. Sara Grasham Mee, 66, of Rockwood, passed away March 17, 2005 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held March 20 at the Rockwood United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Mattson officiating with graveside and interment services held in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Mee was the daughter of James Ellis and Rebecca Mae Grasham. She was a member of the Rockwood United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Carl "Cedar" Mee of Rockwood; daughters Jennifer Mee Woods and husband, John, and Phoebe Mee Reilly and husband, Keith, all of Nashville, and Charlotte Mee Poston and husband, Chuck, of Smyrna; grandchildren Matthew Tyler Woods, Joshua Alan Poston and Katelyn Noel Reilly; mother-in-law Jessie Mee of Spring City; sisters Rebecca Grasham Woods of Spring City and Joyce Grasham Tidwell of Kingston; niece Margaret Woods LeMasters of Kingston; and great-neice and nephew David Alan and Rebecca Grace LaMasters.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Jimmy Smith Grasham, and father-in-law Claude David "Shorty" Mee.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rockwood United Methodist Church at 801 N. Kingston Ave., Rockwood, TN 37854. Evans Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements.

Guy L. Palumbo
April 25, 1931 ­ March 15, 2005
Guy Leslie Palumbo, 73, of Crossville, passed away March 15, 2005, in Knoxville, TN. Funeral services were held March 17 at Central Baptist Church, with a graveside service at Estes Cemetery in Coal Field, TN. Roland Smith officiated.
Mr. Palumbo was born April 25, 1931, in Whitesburg, KY. He served with distinction as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service during Vietnam. He retired as a major and returned to his hometown of Whitesburg, KY, to practice law. He was married for 30 years to his wife, Julia Palumbo. He was a man of many talents, skills and interests.
He was a member of Central Baptist Church.
Mr. Palumbo is survived by his wife, Julia Palumbo, of Crossville; daughter, Lynn Della Guindon, of Frankfort, KY; sons Guy Palumbo Jr. of Louisville, KY, and William Ralph Palumbo of Portland, OR; sister, Carminella Adkins of Albuquerque, NM; brothers Bill Palumbo of Hazard, KY, and Ralph Paulumbo of Gladwin, MI; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by parents John Palumbo and Della Howard Palumbo, and Lisa Palumbo.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Gideons International or Hospice of Cumberland County.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., was in charge of the arrangements.

John G. Richeson
Feb. 20, 1929 - March 19, 2005
John G. Richeson, 76, of Knoxville, passed away March 19, 2005, at Farragut Health Care Center after a long and courageous battle with Alzeheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m.
Mr. Richeson was born Feb. 20, 1929. in Sistersville, WV, and was of the Methodist faith and a former member of the Fairfield Glade Methodist Church.
Growing up in the coal mines of West Virginia, he learned to love the sights and sounds of giant heavy equipment and spent a career designing, operating, repairing and teaching young mechanics the craft he loved.
Mr. Richeson began his career as a Caterpillar scraper designer, worked on the Indiana Turnpike, was the service manager for W.W. Williams Co., and retired from TVA as the supervisor of the TVA Central Shop at Watts Bar where he designed and oversaw the building of the most modern and innovative diesel equipment rebuild shop of its time.
He enjoyed boating and spent most of his retirement working at Dartmoor Marina and playing golf at his home in Fairfield Glade.
Mr. Richeson is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sue, who stayed at his side throughout his illness; and children and spouses, Sally and Ken Jones of Kingston, Connie and Michael Lance and Elizabeth and Randy Householder of Knoxville; John Jr. DDS and Deanna Richeson of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren Laura and Melissa Lance of Knoxville, and Kirk Richeson of Atlanta; sisters and spouses Betty and Joe Davisson, Nancy and Dave Shelton, all of Sun City West, AZ; and a niece and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Brady and Rose Richeson.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Eastern Tennessee Chapter, 2200 Sutherland Ave., Suite H-102, Knoxville, TN 37919. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Donald C. Routson
Feb. 2, 1930 - March 5, 2005
Donald C. Routson, 75, of Fairfield Glade, TN, passed away March 5, 2005. Memorial services will be held Friday, March 18, 2005, at Christ Lutheran Church in Fairfield Glade. Pastor Jerry Weeks and Pastor Joe Nilsen officiated. Burial was in the Christ Lutheran Church Columbarium.
He was born Feb. 2, 1930, in Cleveland, OH, the son of Luther Branson and Dorothy Cranston Routson. He retired in 1992 from Ford Motor Company as an electrical engineer before moving to Fairfield Glade. He was an army veteran, having served during the Korean War, and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Fairfield Glade. He was a devoted husband and father who loved spending time with his family. He also liked to play bridge and enjoyed camping and traveling as a family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Jane Routson, of Fairfield Glade; son and daughter-in-law Richard and Jeanette Routson of Ypsilanti, MI; daughters and sons-in-law Dr. Elizabeth and Ed Gabrys of Northville, MI, Karen and Michael Murphy of Canton, MI, and Diane and Ronnie McMahan of Waxahachie, TX; and grandchildren Michael Gabrys, Laura Gabrys, Eric McMahon and Kaci McMahan.
Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Routson's name to Christ Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements.
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These obituaries were published March 18.

Robert Stuart Clark
March 3, 1922 - March 9, 2005
Robert Stuart Clark, 83, of Fairfield Glade, passed away March 9, 2005. A family Communion service was held March 14 in the Praer Chapel of the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church, followed by a memorial service conducted by Pastors Max Mayo and Lanita Pride, with internment in the Memorial Garden.
Mr. Clark was born in Shawnee, KS, the only child of Maude and Bert Clark on March 3, 1922. He attended high school and junior college in the Kansas City area before serving in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II. He was a lieutenant in the Army Transport Corp. and was stationed in New Delhi, India at the China, Burma, India headquarters, and later at Orly Field near Paris.
Mr. Clark graduated from the University of Kansas where he played varsity basketball for Coach Phog Allen. He was a fine athlete with a lifelong love of sports, especially golf. After graduation, he worked in the aircraft and space industries at North American Aviation, Boeing Aircraft, and for 37 years, Bendis, Kansas City. At retirement, Mr. Clark and his wife, Joady, moved to Fairfield Glade.
Mr. Clark is survived by his wife, Joady; five children from their blended families, James T. Clark and Debbie, Kansas City; Gerald S. Clark and Glenda, Kansas City; Johathan H. Cates and Susan of Tuscon, AZ; Larry A. Cates and Helen of Whitefish, MT; and Susan H. Kronenberger and Don of Marietta, GA. Mr. Clark's grandchildren are Justin S. Clark, Allen S. Cates, Derek H. Cates, Lauren D. Cates, Sara Kate Alexander, Kerry H. Alexander and John A. Kronenberger. He also leaves a cousin, Alice England of Bentonville, AR, and a brother-in-law, W. Scott Hayden of Marietta, GA.
Mr. Clark helped design the Prayer Chapel at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church, which meant so much to him in his last years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Prayer Chapel Fund of the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church, 231 Westchester Dr., Fairfield Glade, TN 38558, or to the church endowment fund.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Loren Lee Cremer
Dec. 29, 1939 - March 7, 2005
Loren Lee Cremer, 65, of Crossville, passed away March 7, 2005.
Mr. Cremer was born Dec. 29, 1939 in Flanagan, IL, the son of Ernest John and Marcelia Elizabeth Obert Cremer. He was an administrative assistant with the secretary of state in Illinois and was of the Lutheran faith. He was a member of a barbershop quartet and worked for the Pontiac Sheriff's Department. One of his favorite pastimes was gardening.
He is survived by his wife, Anita Cremer of Crossville; mother, Marcelia Cremer of Pontiac, IL; son Eric Cremer of California; daughters Laura Alltop of Bloomington, IL, and Jennifer Cremer of Pontiac, IL; sister Marcia Carroll of Pontiac, IL; stepson, Michael Spalding of Crossville; stepdaughter, Tamara Penwell of Glen Carbon, IL; grandchildren John, Ashley and Joshua Alltop and Britney Cremer; and stepgrandchildren Thomas, Taylor and Tanner Penwell and Rachel Spalding.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Laura Manning
June 29, 1930 - March 11, 2005
Laura Jane Manning, 74, of Crossville, passed away March 11, 2005. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 15, from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Pastor Linus Vaughn and Pastor Eliot Roberts officiated. Graveside committal services were held Wednesday at Crossville City Cemetery.
Ms. Manning was born June 29, 1930, in Akron, OH, the daughter of Leslie Asbury and Susan Margaret Pedigo Manning. She was a homemaker and attended Believers Fellowship Church.
She is survived by her sons, Mike Ritzman of Crossville and Terry Ritzman of Lapeer, MI; daughters Shelia Zuercher and Linda Beck, both of Crossville; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother Jim Manning.
Pallbearers were Eric Ritzman, Michael Zuercher, Aaron Ritzman, Kevin Wood, Ben Beck and Jeff Smith.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements.
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Marie Dorothy Mueller
July 23, 1934 - March 3, 2005
Marie Dorothy Mueller, 70, of Crossville, passed away March 3, 2005. Funeral services were held March 14, 2005, from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Deacon Joe Solis officiated. Burial will be in St. Peters Cemetery in St. Louis, MO, Friday, March 18, at 1 p.m.
She was born July 23, 1934, in Missouri, the daughter of George and Cora Caruthers Mueller.
She is survived by nieces Patricia Stricklin of Crossville and Peggy Myers of Salinas, KS; nephew Leo Haze of Apple Valley, MN; and great-nieces and great-nephews Jackie Cornwall, Janet Gerbert, Elizabeth Haze, Vickie Wiley, Steve Stricklin, Tim Haze and Tom Haze.
She will also be missed by her many friends from Hilltoppers and St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements.
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Myrtle L. Patton
Sept. 18, 1907 - March 12, 2005
Myrtle Lee Patton, 97, of Crossville, passed away March 12, 2005. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 13, 2005, from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home with Pastor Dean Patton officiating. Burial was in Davis Cemetery.
Mrs. Patton was born Sept. 18, 1907, in Algood, TN, the daughter of James L. and Lilly Selby Quarles. She was a retired school food service employee and a member of the West Ave. Church of Christ.
She is survived by daughters Pearl Morgan of Crossville and Betty Ann Ferrell of Greenwood, IN; sons Douglas Patton and Jerry Patton, both of Crossville; her sister, Geneva Banks of Scaramento, CA; twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Patton was preceded in death by her husband, Ridley E. Patton; son Richard Patton; grandson Barry Morgan; brothers Clay, Joe and Roy Quarles; and sister Elisa Boles.
Her grandsons served as pallbearers.
Hood Funeral Home and Cremetory was in charge of the arrangements.
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John S. Polson
Dec. 19, 1916 - March 15, 2005
John Sylvester Polson, 88, of Oak Ridge, died Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at the Methodist Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 19, 1916, in Winchester, KY, the son of William Lee Polson and Eva Lee Padgett Polson.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the US Navy.
Mr. Polson worked as a barber in Oak Ridge for 57 years, a trade he learned from his father. He was of the Methodist faith, a member of the Elks and a 32 degree Mason with Lodge #483 of Crossville. One of his favorite pastimes was going to the flea market.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Pearl Polson, Feb. 20, 2004.
Mr. Polson is survived by his daughter, Janice Dobbs, and husband, Ralph, of Oak Ridge; sisters Rances Gooch of Norris, TN, and Betty Newman of Donelson, TN; grandchildren James Douglas Dobbs and wife, Jamie, and Melissa Ann Dobbs, all of Oak Ridge; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 16, at 8 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary with the Rev. Amanda Bell officiating. Graveside services were Thursday at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Full military honors were provided by the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard.
The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, East Tennessee Chapter, Portland Bldg., 2200 Sutherland Ave., Knoxville, TN 37919.
An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.
Weatherford Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements.

Eva Sharp Pryor
Feb. 13, 1929 - March 14, 2005
Eva Sharp Pryor, 76, of Crossville, passed away March 14, 2005, at Cumberland Medical Center. Memorial services were held March 16 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Dillard Cantrell and Mark Hall officiating. Burial followed in the Woody Cemetery.
Mrs. Pryor was born Feb. 13, 1929, in Wayne County, KY. She was a retired factory worker and of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband, Leland Pryor of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-laws Charles and Marlene Pryor and Randy and Shawn Pryor, all of Crossville; granddaughter Rachel Dalton and husband, Chris, of Crossville; great-grandchildren Shelby Dalton of Crossville and Jordan Dalton of Jamestown; and brother Woodrow Sharp of Monticello, KY.
She was preceded in death by parents, Albert and Minnie Sharp, two brothers and three sisters.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Pallbearers were Tracy Buck, Frankie Shupe, Lester Cole Sr., Lester Cole Jr., Josh England and L.D. Pryor.

Lula M. Rockwell
Oct. 25, 1933 - March 14, 2005
Lula Marie Rockwell, 71, of Crossville, passed away March 14, 2005 at Cumberland Medical Center. Funeral services were held March 16, 2005, from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Father Greg Neuzil officiating.
Mrs. Rockwell was born Oct. 25, 1933 in Beaver Kill, NY. She was a homemaker and attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Rockwell; sons Paul Louis Rockwell of West Virginia, Frank Douglas and Gayle of Wesley Chapel, FL, and Mark Wayne Rockwell of Tampa, FL; daughters Cynthia Marie and James Butler of Lutz, FL, Carol Anne Metzmeier of Tampa, FL, Bernadette "Holly" and Phillip Guerra of Crossville, and Sandra Mary Rockwell of Crossville; 15 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; and sister Helen Getchell of Windsor, NY.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carroll and Lenna May Lankin, and brother, Gurdon Smith.
Crossville Memorial Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Esther Sexton
March 1, 1922 - March 7, 2005
Esther Sexton, 83, of Crossville, passed away March 7, 2005. Memorial services were held March 9 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Pastor Roland Smith officiated.
Ms. Sexton was born March 1, 1922, in Silverwood, MI, the daughter of Christian and Amelia Scharch Reppuhn. She was a secretary in an investment business and a member of the First Reformed Church in Flint, MI. She attended Central Baptist Church in Crossville. She was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother who was truly devoted to her family. She enjoyed crafts, knitting and crocheting.
She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Ruth Sexton of Cape Coral, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Richard Wright of Crossville; brothers Christian Reppuhn of Harrison, MI, and Clarence Reppuhn of Hale, MI; granchildren Raymond A. Roney and wife Donna, Rick A. Roney, Jennifer Sue Constant and Rashele A. Crossland; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by infant child, Carol Ann and grandson Robert E. Atkinson.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements.
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Linda Gail Smith
July 3, 1951 - March 10, 2005
Linda Gail Smith, 53, of Quantico, VA, passed away at her residence March 10, 2005. Services were held March 13 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Chester Rhoades officiating. Burial followed in Waters Cemetery in Jamestown.
Ms. Smith was born July 3, 1951 in Jamestown, TN. She was a factory worker.
She is survived by her daughter, Shannon Gail Loper and Gary of Quantico, VA; grandchildren Elizabeth Nicole and Allion Michellle Loper of Quantico, VA; brothers Danny Smith and Mitchell Smith; and sisters Faye Crabtree, Kay Hedgecoth, Caroline Harvil and Vella Harvey.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Winburn Elmo Smith and Fonzie Avo Duncan; husband, Gary Marshall Roysden; and sister, Mary Ruth Smith.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published March 16.

Verda Eileen Lester Edmonds
May 28, 1921 - March 12, 2005
Verda Eileen Lester Edmonds passed away March 12, 2005, at Hillcrest West Nursing Facility in Knoxville. The family received friends Monday, March 14, at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, 2653 N. Main St., with funeral services following. Burial was at Green Acres Memorial Gardens after the service.
Mrs. Edmonds was born May 28, 1921, in Wise County, VA, to Fred and Edie Lester. The Homestead Community of Cumberland County was her lifelong home, first on Sawmill Rd., and, later, on Old Mail Rd. following her marriage to Claude Edmonds on Oct. 6, 1942.
She graduated as valedictorian of her Homestead High School class and attended Staieus Business College in Washington, DC.
Mrs. Edmonds was of the Baptist faith and a former employee of The University of Tennessee Agriculture Extension Service, retiring after 22 years of service. She actively supported her community with participation in the Farm Bureau Women and the Homestead Tower Association. She was a strong supporter of The University of Tennessee with contributions to the Century Club for 35 years.
Mrs. Edmonds was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Claude Edmonds, her parents and an infant sister, Fredia.
She is survived by her children, Paula Post of Knoxville, Richard and Becky Edmonds of Crossville, and Roberta Stinson of Nashville; sisters Veda Webb of Dayton, OH, Lera Schrock of Brownsburg, IN, and Amy Dowdy of Douglasville, GA; brothers Fred Lester, Wendall Lester and Charles Lester, all of Crossville; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cumberland Homestead Tower Association, 96 Hwy. 68, Crossville, TN 38555.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Laura L. Finn
Aug. 10, 1964 - March 3, 2005
Laura Lea Finn, 40, of Crossville, passed away March 3, 2005. Funeral services were conducted March 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Winningham Weaver Cemetery in Fentress County. Chaplain Dan Smith officiated.
Ms. Finn was born Aug. 10, 1964 in Nashville, the daughter of Gerald and Clata Winningham Finn.
She was a professional truck driver.
Survivors include her parents, Gerald and Clata Finn of Crossville; brother, Roger Finn of Crossville; sister, Ava Allen of Memphis; and nieces and nephew, Ivy, Robbie and Cooper.
She was preceded in death by her partner, Bob Schell; and grandparents, Webster and Stella Winningham of Jamestown and Herman and Celia Finn of Malden, MA.
The family requests that memorials be made to Alive Hospice, Inc., 1710 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Hubert Graden Keaton
May 19, 1915 - March 9, 2005
Hubert Graden Keaton of Crossville passed away March 9, 2005. Funeral services were conducted March 13, 2005, at the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial at Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. Carleton Thackston and the Rev. Sandy Shawhan officiated.
He was born in Sneedville, TN, to the late Isham J. Keaton and Jessie Hatfield on May 19, 1915. After graduating from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN, he worked as an electrical engineer contract administrator for the Tennessee Valley Authority in Chattanooga for 30 years. He was a member of the Chattanooga Engineer's Club and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
After retirement, Mr. Keaton moved to Crossville where he was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday school class. He was also a member of the Methodist Men's Club and served on many of the administrative boards of his church. He was a member of the Crossville Exchange Club and was an avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed playing golf and bridge with his many friends.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Taylor Keaton of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law Jacqui and Randy Love of Brentwood, TN; daughter and son-in-law Pamela and Frank Sparrow of Wilmington, NC; stepson Charles Taylor III and wife, Terri, of Knoxville; stepson John Taylor and wife, Angie, of Paris, TN; stepdaughter Trudy Reynolds and husband, Charles, of Knoxville; stepdaughter Brenda Barker of Crossville; three grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. He is also survived by his brother Clyde Keaton of San Diego, CA, and sister Frances Keaton Copeland of Chattanooga.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucy Treece Keaton.
Memorials may be made in the form of donations to the building fund of First United Methodist Church in Crossville, TN, or the charity of choice.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Warren Millard
March 5, 1940 - March 10, 2005
Warren Millard, 65, of Harristown, IL, passed away March 10, 2005. Funeral services will be held at Liberty Baptist Church in Crossville at 11 a.m. Friday, March 18, with the cremated remains interred at Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mr. Millard was born March 5, 1940 in Crossville, the son of Nora Tabor Millard Brock.
He founded and operated two electronic technology companies in Decatur, IL: U.S. Industrial Electronics and U.S. Radar. As an inventor, technical designer and owner/operator, he developed the latter company to the level of a nationally recognized producer of speed-measuring radar units for use by law enforcement agencies. By nature a researcher, he improved company products by applying quality management, pursuing continual development and creating diversified designs. He was the signatory of six U.S. patents in the field of electronic technology.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Millard of Harristown, IL; son and daughter-in-law, Marshall and Trang Millard of Decatur, IL; and siblings, Sam Millard and his wife, Linda, of Lawrenceville, GA, Nancy Chambers and her husband, Terry, of Lawrenceville, GA, and Paula Scott and her husband, Carl, of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Luann Smith.
Memorials may be made in his name to Decatur Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, 2300 N. Edward St., Decatur, IL 62526.

Bernice Miller
Dec. 5, 1944 - March 2, 2005
Bernice Minnie Miller, 60, of Crossville, passed away March 2, 2005, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. on March 5 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home with burial in Elmore Cemetery. Bro. Billy Mitchell officiated.
Mrs. Miller was born Dec. 5, 1944 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Andy McGuire Sims and Ollie Mary McCoy Sims. She was a homemaker and factory worker and of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband David Cox, and daughter Teresa Ann Cox.
Mrs. Miller is survived by her husband, Charles Miller, of Crossville; sons Michael Cox and Bruce Cox of Crossville; daughters Lisa Potter and Sandra Cooper of Crossville; sister Mildred Taylor of Crossville; and eight grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Tony Cooper, Chuck Potter, Shannon Cox, Bradley Miller, Wilburn Miller and Mark Miller.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc., of Crossville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Jim Mutchler
Oct. 4, 1925 - Feb. 10, 2005
James "Jim" Charles Mutchler, 79, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Feb. 5, 2005, at Wyndridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. Memorial services were conducted Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with the Rev. Gregory Neuzil officiating. Burial followed in St. Francis of Assisi Columbarium.
Mr. Mutchler was born Oct. 4, 1925, in Chillicothe, OH, the son of Robert and Florence Schilder Mutchler. He was a sales manager for Vesuvius Crucable and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He also served in Army Air Corps (8th Air Force) during World War II. He graduated from the University of Ohio in 1949.
Mr. Mutchler is survived by his wife, Pat Skinner Mutchler, of Fairfield Glade; sons Bill and Tom Mutchler of Pittsburg, PA; grandchildren Melinda and Jennifer Mutchler; brothers Joe Mutchler of Carmel, IN, and Bob Mutchler of York, PA; and sisters Anne Thompson of San Antonio, TX, and Mary Rittinger of Chillicothe, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Florence Mutchler, and brothers Bill, Dave and Jack Mutchler.
The family requsts memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2200 Sutherland Ave., Suite H102, Knoxville, TN 37919.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc., of Crossville was in charge of the arrangements.

Ova Lee Pigg
May 17, 1918 - March 13, 2005
Ova Lee Pigg, 86, passed away March 13, 2005, in Crossville. Services were held Tuesday, March 15, from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home in Crossville with Paul Lee officiating. Burial followed at Crossville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Pigg was born May 17, 1918, in Gainesboro, TN. She was a mother and homemaker and of the Pentacostal faith.
The majority of her life was spent serving the Lord, fellowship, praying, testifying and witnessing. Raising a family has been her life-long testimony. All who knew her know she is still walking with the Lord.
She is survived by her sons, Lewis Ray Pigg of Crossville and Billy Pigg Jr. of GA; daughters Ella Mai Allen of Sparta, Gracie Bell Gross of Crossville and Elsie Irene Galloway of Crossville; sister Sally Horner of Dayton, OH; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; and a host of sons and daughters-in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.
Special thanks is extended to Dr. Timothy Spitler, the nursing staff at Cumberland Medical Center and good friend Sheila Stone.
Mrs. Pigg was preceded in death by her husband, Willie D. Pigg; parents William Mounce Stafford and Minnie Bell Mee; daughters Betty Ray Pigg and Bessie Lucille Rauch; and six brothers and one sister.
Pallbearers were Timothy Fields, Matthew Fields, Joshua Fields, Barry Smith, Timothy Mullican and Glen Taylor. Honorary pallbearers were Brad Lewis, Odell Scott and Billy Scott.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Vivian Russell
March 12, 2005
Mrs. Vivian Tauscher Russell, 90, N. Chamberlain Ave., Rockwood, TN, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2005, at the Rockwood Care and Rehab Center. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 17, at 8 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Mortuary with the Rev. James Hutson officiating. Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Evans Mortuary.
Mrs. Russell was a member of the First Baptist Church, member of the Victory Group, teacher of the Ladies Adult Sunday School and a member of the American Legion Auxilliary.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Edna Tauscher; her sister, Marie Tauscher Johnson; and her brother, John C. Tauscher.
She is survived by her husband, Fred T. Russell of Rockwood; her sons, Gene P. Barnard of Ooltewah, TN, Dr. Gerald T. Russell of Knoxville, TN, and Dr. Larry A. Russell of Knoxville, TN; and six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Victory Group of the First Baptist Church of Rockwood, 309 N. Chamberlain Ave., Rockwood, TN 37854, or the Rockwood Ministerial Association, 323 N. Front St., Rockwood, TN 37854.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is in charge of the arrangements.

Rowena F. Stephens
March 13, 2005
Rowena Faye Stephens, 67, of Maryville, passed away March 13, 2005. She was a member of Unitia Free Saints Holiness Church and was preceded in death by her father and mother, Clarence O. and Thelma Pearman Swicegood; brother, Leon and sister, Delories.
Survivors include her children, Myra Williams and Wayne Williams, Regina Clark, Belinda Causey and Tim W. Causey, Andre Stephens and Darlene Stephens; grandchildren, Laura Williams, Tim R. Causey, Cody Parson and Marrisa Chiomos, Jennifer Clark and Kayla Clark, Brittany Stephens and Matthew Stephens; brothers, Charles Swicegood, Jack Swicegood and Jerry Swicegood; and sisters, Estelle Pagans, Joyce Dunlap, Elaine Swindel and Donna Gay.
Funeral services were conducted March 15 from the McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Greg Goforth officiating. Family and friends met at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Unitia Cemetery for the interment service.
McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home of Maryville was in charge of the arrangements.

Ezra R. Swan
Jan. 22, 1917 - March 10, 2005
Ezra Ruthven Swan, 88, of Crossville, passed away March 10, 2005. Graveside services were held March 13 at Green Acres Memory Gardens, with Roland Smith officiating.
Mr. Swan was born Jan. 22, 1917 in Crab Orchard, the son of Edwin R. Swan and Siani Manning Swan.
He was an electrician.
Survivors include his daughter, Ellena Swan Daniel of Crossville; grandchildren, Patricia Dawn Sharp and Amy Shannon Olson; five great-grandchildren; and brother, Dan M. Swan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Hood Swan; brothers, George, Arnold and Richard Swan; and sisters, Margaret Edsall, Mildred Kemmer, Pauline Robinson and Chrystal Swan.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published March 11.

Wanda P. Cook
May 20, 1950 - Feb. 27, 2005
Wanda Pauline Cook, 54, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 27, 2005. Graveside services were conducted March 2 at Green Acres Memory Gardens, with Bro. Harold Qualls officiating.
Ms. Cook was born May 20, 1950 in Murphysboro, IL, the daughter of Howard Eugene Giberson and Alice Darnell Hammack Giberson.
She was a clerk and of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include her son, Mark Cook of Crossville; daughter, Jennifer Emery of Crossville; grandsons, Justin, Gabe and Grayson; mother, Darnell Giberson of Yuba City, CA; brothers, Terry Giberson of Castleton, ND and Gary Gaddie of Yuba City, CA; and sisters, Janet See of Carbondale, IL and Linda Fairey of Yuba City, CA.
She was preceded in death by her father, Gene Giberson; and sister, Katherine Ann Giberson.
Pallbearers were Terry Gibson, Gary Cook, Gary Emery, Gayther C. Cook, Jon Cook and Mark Cook.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Yom Cross
July 14, 1938 - March 2, 2005
Yom "Noy" Cross, 66, of Crossville, passed away March 2, 2005. Funeral services were conducted March 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Junior Pugh officiated.
Mrs. Cross was born July 14, 1938 in Thailand, the daughter of Daeng and Nu Chanhom.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Cross of Crossville; daughter, Tammy Toy of Crossville; stepdaughter, Connie Bryant of San Diego, CA; and four grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Gary Cross, James Cross, Terry Cross, David Bryant, Curtis Cross and Warren Wyatt.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Terrence W. Deimling
July 30, 1948 - March 4, 2005
Terrence Wayne Deimling, 56, of Crossville, passed away March 4, 2005. Memorial services were conducted March 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with the Rev. Patrick Brownell officiating.
Mr. Deimling was born July 30, 1948 in Berea, OH, the son of Donald and Dorothy Ford Deimling.
He was employed in maintenance at Fairfield Glade and was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Kizzen Deimling of Crossville; daughters, Colleen Smathers of Crossville and Brenda Frederickson of Ohio; grandchild, Dylan Smathers of Crossville; and brothers, Bill Johnson of Crossville, Jimmy Deimling of Cleveland, OH, George Deimling of Omstead, OH and Donny Deimling of Louisville, KY.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Dorothy Deimling.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Laura L. Finn
Aug. 10, 1964 - March 3, 2005
Laura Lee Finn, 40, of Crossville, passed away March 3, 2005. Funeral services were conducted March 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Winningham Weaver Cemetery in Fentress County. Chaplain Dan Smith officiated.
Ms. Finn was born Aug. 10, 1964 in Nashville, the daughter of Gerald and Clata Winningham Finn.
She was a professional truck driver.
Survivors include her parents, Gerald and Clata Finn of Crossville; brother, Roger Finn of Crossville; sister, Ava Allen of Memphis; and nieces and nephew, Ivy, Robbie and Cooper.
She was preceded in death by her partner, Bob Schell; and grandparents, Webster and Stella Winningham of Jamestown and Herman and Celia Finn of Malden, MA.
The family requests that memorials be made to Alive Hospice, Inc., 1710 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Chavon Redwine
March 8, 2005
Chavon Redwine, 26, of Rockwood, passed away March 8, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. EST Friday, March 11, from the chapel of Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, with Bro. Matthew Cannon and Bro. Bruce Foster officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held on Saturday, March 12, at 11 a.m. in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Ms. Redwine was a member of Asbury Chapel United Methodist Church and Rockwood High School Class of 1997.
Survivors include her father, Jefferey Lynn Redwine of Rockwood; stepmother, Tracy Redwine of Rockwood; mother, Judy Redwine of Rockwood; daughter, Madison Brooke Redwine of Rockwood; brother, David Redwine of Rockwood; half-brother, Christopher Redwine of Rockwood; grandparents, J.C. and Mary Jenkins of Spring City; special friend, Dano Hamilton of Rockwood; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mitchell and Gladys Redwine and Luke and Addie Louise Crabtree.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is in charge of the arrangements.

Garth E. Todd
July 18, 1926 - March 6, 2005
Garth Eugene "Gene" Todd, 78, of Snellville, GA, passed away March 6, 2005. Funeral services were conducted March 9 from the Clarkrange chapel of Jennings Funeral Home, with burial in Clarkrange Cemetery. Bro. Tom Rascoe officiated.
Mr. Todd was born July 18, 1926, in East Chicago, IN.
He was a bread truck driver for Flowers Baking Co. of Dayton, OH.
Survivors include his son, Barry Todd of Snellville, GA; daughter, Regina Easton of Snellville, GA; granddaughters, Sarah Ellen Todd of Monroe, NC and Mary Alice Thompson and her husband, Jesse, of Sugar Hill, GA; great-grandchild, Nicholas Thompson of Sugar Hill, GA; brothers, Bill Todd of Loganville, GA and Allen Stephens of Wimauma, FL; and sister, Alta Beasley of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Imogene Todd; father, William Todd; mother, Cordia Viola (Frisby) Todd; stepfather, Harve Stephens; and sisters, Hattie Blalock, Willie Jo Tanner, Claire Nell Morris and Ruby Chockey.
Pallbearers were Jeff Ayers, Bill Todd, Jim Jones, Jesse Thompson, David Taylor and Zeb Qualls.
Jennings Funeral Home of Jamestown was in charge of the arrangements.

Hubert Whitehead
Nov. 7, 1922 - March 8, 2005
Hubert Whitehead, 82, of Monterey, passed away March 8, 2005. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Friday, March 11, from the Full Gospel Assembly. Bro. Mark Bowman and the Rev. Bobby Floyd will officiate and interment will follow in the Smellage Cemetery with full military honors by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Mr. Whitehead was born Nov. 7, 1922 in Boma, TN, the son of Alvin and Vinnie Brown Whitehead.
He was a member of the Full Gospel Assembly and owned and operated Whitehead and Sons Tree Service. He was a World War II Army veteran where he received a Purple Heart and was a member of the DAV.
Survivors include his wife, Nan Blaylock Whitehead of Monterey; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Faye and Howard Griffith of Miamisburg, OH, Sandy and Dan Schindler of Surprise, AZ, Theresa Williams of Hamilton, OH, Pamela and Ian Maydew of Anaheim, CA, Tracy and Tim Morrow of Osceola, IN, Kelly Saltsman and Don Parks of Niles, MI and Julie and Rick Phillips of Monterey; sons and daughter-in-law, Alan and Diane Whitehead of Dayton, OH and Hubert Whitehead of Niles, MI; 25 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Joan Collins of O'Brien, FL; and brothers, Bobby Whitehead of Silsbee, TX and Norman Oakes of Peru, IN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Bill and John Whitehead; and brother, Bill Whitehead.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey is in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published March 9.

Jeannie M. Barrie
April 18, 1927 - March 3, 2005
Jeannie Mary Barrie, 77, of Crossville, passed away March 3, 2005. Graveside committal services were held March 6 at Mayland Cemetery. Bro. Junior Masters officiated, with special music by Jeff Hall and Trent and Sherry McCoy.
Mrs. Barrie was born April 18, 1927 in Overton County, the daughter of Jesse Alan Phillips and Ruth Grey Masters Phillips.
She was a homemaker and loving mother who cared for and loved her family dearly. She was a member of Mayland Baptist Church, a very active member of VFW 5025 and a member of the Democratic Women's Club. Her husband, Clift, was the love of her life.
Survivors include her daughters, Joan Danson and her husband, Mark, of Crossville, LuAnne Elliott of Crossville, Amber Jean Caldwell and friend, Sharon Woolf, of Christiana, TN, Meri Beth Dykes and Delight Diane Barrie, both of Crossville; sons, Dale Allen Barrie and Clifton Earl Barrie of Crossville; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Billie Reinke, Dorothy Maynard and Bonnie Gilliham of Crossville; and brothers, Tommy and Paul Phillips of Clairmont, FL and Keith and Henry Phillips of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Barrie; son, Jimmy Barrie; sister, Evelyn Phillips Hughes; and brother, Don Phillips.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Democratic Women's Club and/or VFW 5025.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Randall B. Bilyeu
Feb. 18, 1978 - Feb. 28, 2005
Randall "Randy" Brent Bilyeu, 27, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 28, 2005. Funeral services were conducted March 3 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Pastor Mark Woody officiated, with special music by Pastor Ron Allen and Wayne Blaylock.
Mr. Bilyeu was born Feb. 18, 1978 in Cumberland County.
He was a body shop technician with Gary's Body Shop. He enjoyed riding four wheelers and liked to fish. He also liked video games and working on cars.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Kim and Joe Boles of Clarkrange; father and stepmother, Randall and Kim Bilyeu of Crossville; grandparents, Bill and Bonnie West and Bob and Christine Bilyeu, all of Crossville; daughter, Kelsey Rae Owens Bilyeu of Crossville; sister, Miranda Dawn Bilyeu of Crossville; aunt, Debbie S. Marlow of Crossville; aunt and uncle, Debbie and Grover True of Crossville; uncles, Danny K. Bilyeu, Bobby L. Bilyeu, Gregory K. Bilyeu and Gary W. Bilyeu, all of Crossville; uncle and aunt, Rick and Sherry West of Aiken, SC; niece, Mariah Wyatt of Crossville; and several cousins.
Pallbearers were Eugene Randolph, John Hale, Ryan West, Charlie Holden, Brian Reed, James Brady and Danny Bilyeu.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Flavius L. Passman
March 7, 2005
Flavius Lee Passman, 75, of Cromwell, CT, husband of Clara (Ponce) Passman, passed away March 7, 2005 at the Hospice Unit of Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, CT. Born in Franklinton, LA, he was the son of the late Johnny M. and Leavena (Wales) Passman.
Mr. Passman had lived at Covenant Village of Cromwell for the past three years. He was a partner with the accounting firm Ernst & Young before his retirement.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, John David Passman of Costa Rica; three daughters, Christine Lent of Sherman, CT, Lee Camuso of Boxford, MA, and Laura Murphy of Burlington, VT; one brother, John H. Passman of Ball Ground, GA; two sisters, his twin sister Mavis Smith of Cleveland, TN and Evelyn Loveday of Hixson, TN; and 12 grandchildren.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Church, 5 St. John Ct. Cromwell, CT Saturday, March 12, at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Raymond Borkowski, pastor, will officiate and interment will be at the convenience of the family.
There will be no calling hours. Friends are invited to send a message of condolence to the family at the Web site of www.doolittlefuneralservice.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Weiss Hospice Unit of Middlesex Hospital, c/o the Dept. of Philanthropy, 55 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06457.
The Cromwell Funeral Home, of Cromwell, CT, is in charge of arrangements.

Harley E. Patterson
March 1, 2005
Harley E. Patterson, 92, passed away on March 1, 2005 in Jacksonville, FL.
Born Arlington, TX, he moved to Florida in 1989. He was a minister for the Disciples of Christ and a member of the Arlington Christian Church.
Mr. Patterson was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Frances L. Patterson in 2003.
He leaves behind his son, Larry (Susan) Patterson of Cary, NC; daughters, Gayle (Tom) Reid of Falls Church,VA and Kathy (Ed) Cratin of Port Orange, FL; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on April 3, 2005 at Cypress Village, Jacksonville, FL. Internment will be June 12 at The United Church, The Chapel-On-The-Hill in Oak Ridge, TN.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Health Care Gift Fund, c/o Pension Fund of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ,130 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46209-0446.
National Cremation Society of Jacksonville, FL, is in charge of the arrangements.

Edna A. Warner
Aug. 13, 1922 - Feb. 28, 2005
Edna Alberta Warner passed away Feb. 28, 2005. Funeral services were conducted March 3 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Music Cemetery. Bro. Gary Robbins officiated.
Ms. Warner was born on August 13, 1922. She was the eldest child of Bessie Smith. Upon the death of her mother, when she was a young girl, she went to live with her grandparents, James and Dolly Harding. She was raised by her grandparents and grew up with her mother's younger siblings. She often said that she always thought of her aunts and uncles more like sisters and brothers because they grew up so closely together.
She is preceded in death by her mother; her grandparents; aunts, Rachel Harding Kerley, Pearlie Harding Music, Lena Harding Loope; and uncles, Casto Smith, Alonzo Harding, Milo Harding and Jay Harding. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Oliver Walker and Charles Boston.
She is survived by her sister, Grace Gilbert.
Edna never met a stranger. She was a jolly soul and a kindred spirit to everyone she met. She loved to laugh and joke. She brought smiles to the faces of everyone who knew her. As a young woman, Edna married and is preceded in death by her husband Otto Warner. While she never had children of her own, there were many children that she thought of as hers. She loved and doted upon her stepchildren and the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of her aunts and uncles. In the later years of her life, she found comfort, companionship, friendship and love with Robert Woody. He was a very special friend to her and precedes her in death by only ten months.
Pallbearers were Anthony Proffitt, Jay St. Pierre, Russ Warner, Jeff Turner, Steve Turner and Ben Turner.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published March 8.

Dallas R. Cheesman
Nov. 19, 1951 - Feb. 25, 2005
Dallas Ray Cheesman, 53, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Feb. 25, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 27 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike Garrett officiating. Burial was at Fountain Park Cemetery in Winchester, IN on March 1.
Mr. Cheesman was born Nov. 19, 1951 in Winchester, IN, the son of Dallas E. Cheesman and Betty McFarland Cheesman.
He was a painter by profession and a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Zelda Wentzel Cheesman of Fairfield Glade; sons, Andy Cheesman of Nashville and Dallas "Adrian" Cheesman of Fairfield Glade; daughters, Courtney Muse and Katie Cheesman of Nashville and Nadia Cheesman of Fairfield Glade; mother, Betty Cheesman of Winchester, IN; sisters, Toni Weiss of Columbus, OH, Cathy Croyle of Bowling Green, OH and Suzanne Chamness of Winchester, IN; granddaughter, Madeline "Maddie" Muse of Nashville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dallas E. Cheesman.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. of Crossville and Walker Funeral Home of Winchester, IN, were in charge of the arrangements.

Jennifer M. Clark
July 21, 1983 - Feb. 26, 2005
Jennifer Marie Clark, 21, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 26, 2005. Funeral services were conducted March 2 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial at Smith Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Tony Wilson officiated.
Ms. Clark was born July 21, 1983 in Dalton, GA.
She was an employee at CoLinx, Inc. and a member of Pine Eden Baptist Church.
Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Rebekah D. and Christopher S. Shipe; father, Alan W. Clark; brothers, Matthew S. Shipe and Brandon Clark; grandparents, James and Donna Harper of Crossville, James and Bobbye Shipe of Crossville, Danny and Rachel Temple of Crossville, Pete Clark of Crossville and Maryann Clark of Chattanooga; and great-grandmothers, Daisy Thompson and Maude Clark, both of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Chris Shipe (stepfather), Matthew Shipe (brother), Jeremy Carson (fiancé), Tony Temple (uncle), Ross Temple (cousin) and Charlie Shipe (cousin).
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Bernard Goney
Jan. 27, 1944 - Feb. 28, 2005
Bernard Goney, 61, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 28, 2005. Funeral services were conducted March 4 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Pastor Junior Masters officiated.
Mr. Goney was born Jan. 27, 1944 in Grimsley, TN, the son of Hobert Burton Goney and Roselle Goney.
Survivors include his son, James Matthew Goney of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Cinella and Eric Howard of Crossville and Theresa and Roy Dudley of Bellvue, FL; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; mother, Roselle Goney of Crossville; brothers, Vernon Goney, Wendell Goney and David Goney, all of Florida; and sisters, Pat Garrett, Glenda Hayes, Rhonda Cunningham, Geraldine Goney and Deanna Walcott, all of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hobert Burton Goney; wife, Shirley Goney; son, Bernard Lynn Goney; and sister, Bonnie Shelton.
Pallbearers were Wayne Goney, Ray Goney, Brandon Goney, Jamie Mullinix, Cody Dudley and Chris Howard.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

James A. Hodge Jr.
Feb. 15, 1916 - Feb. 27, 2005
James A. Hodge Jr., 89, of Grandview, passed away Feb. 27, 2005. Graveside services were conducted March 1 at the Willis Cemetery in Westel, with Bro. Paul Phipps officiating.
Mr. Hodge was born Feb. 15, 1916 in Somerset, KY, the son of James A. Hodge Sr. and Minnie Belle Green Hodge.
He was a carpenter and of the Baptist faith. He also served in U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his stepson, Jerry Sutton of Grandview; brother, John D. Hodge of Westel; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Rachel Skidmore.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published March 4.

Michael W. Barnes
Dec. 23, 1959 - Feb. 25, 2005
Michael Wayne Barnes, 45, passed away Feb. 25, 2005. A private memorial service was held March 1 at the home of his parents in Goodlettsville, with lifelong friend, Bruce Beach of Crossville, officiating.
Mr. Barnes was born Dec. 23, 1959 in Crossville.
He graduated from Cumberland County High School in 1978 and served in the U.S. Navy for four years.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his children, Michael Sean Barnes, 19, of Boulevard, CA and Kaitlyn Sydney "Katie" Barnes, 11, of Lancing, TN; parents, Charles and Edna Barnes of Goodlettsville; brothers, Danny Ray Barnes of Brentwood and Dale Laverne Barnes of Goodlettsville; niece, Sarah Nicole Barnes of Goodlettsville; and best friend, Brian Anderson of Virginia Beach, VA.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sterling and Maggie McNeil and Lloyd Barnes and Martha Brady.

Eligene Beckett
May 3, 1928 - March 1, 2005
Eligene (Jean) Beckett, 76, of Grafton, OH, passed away March 1, 2005. Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, March 4, from Reichlin-Roberts Funeral Home of Elyria, OH. Pastor Charles Keesee of Midway Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be at Butternut Ridge Cemetery.
Mrs. Beckett was born May 3, 1928 in Crossville.
She worked at Ridge Tool, retiring in 1990 after 21 years as a machine operator. She was a member of Moose Lodge 778 Auxiliary and VFW Post 1079 Auxiliary. She enjoyed flower gardening, bowling, collecting dolls, genealogy and her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, William F. Beckett; daughter, Linda M. Gargasz of Lorain, OH; sons, Gary L. of LaGrange, OH, Michael W. Las Vegas and Jeffrey M. of Elyria, OH; granddaughters, Brooke L. Beckett and Lisa A. Stang; grandson, Erik M. Beckett; three great-grandchildren; sister, Ethel Reed of Grandview, TN; and brother, Elmo Houston of Lebanon, OH.
She was preceded in death by her father, James S. Turner; mother, Effie A. Turner Houston (née Hall); stepfather, Ed D. Houston; and brother, Troy L. Turner.
Reichlin-Roberts Funeral Home of Elyria, OH is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert H. Cook
Feb. 27, 2005
Robert H. Cook, 79, of Pikeville, passed away Feb. 27, 2005. Funeral services were conducted March 2 from the chapel of Ewton Funeral Home of Dunlap, TN, with burial in Bickford Family Cemetery.
Mr. Cook was of the Baptist faith. He served his country in the Marine Corps during World War II.
Survivors include Keith Cook and Timothy Cook, both of Alabama; brother, Bill Cook of Hazard, KY; sisters, Lizzie Parks of Martin, KY and Connie Bell of Fairborn, OH; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Centers Cook; and daughter, Marion Adelle Fechser.
Ewton Funeral Home of Dunlap was in charge of the arrangements.

Elijah G. Henson
Dec. 13, 2004 - Feb. 19, 2005
Elijah Gene Henson, infant son of Jennifer Hope and Raymond Henson Jr. of Pleasant Hill, passed away Feb. 19, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 23 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in the Henson family cemetery. The Rev. Bratton Tucker and the Rev. Faye Tucker officiated, with special music by the Golden Aires.
Elijah was born Dec. 13, 2004 in Knoxville, TN.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Monica and Ray Henson Sr. of Pleasant Hill and Tracey and Doug Wyatt of Knoxville; great-grandparents, Bonnie Roberts of Pleasant Hill and Gene and Lorene Stephens of Knoxville; brother, Jeffrey Lynn Henson of Whitwell, TN; and sisters, Cayla and Taylor Henson of Pleasant Hill.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Audie J. Hunter
June 18, 1957 - Feb. 26, 2005
Audie Jonathan Hunter, 47, of North Carolina, passed away Feb. 26, 2005. Graveside services were conducted March 1 at Forsyth Memorial Park in North Carolina. Family received friends Feb. 28 at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Chapel.
Mr. Hunter was born June 18, 1957 in Forsyth County, the son of Joseph B. Hunter and the late Sue Pritchard Hunter.
He was employed with Tyco with 28 years of service.
Survivors include his wife of 4 and a half years, Karen Phipps Hunter, formerly of Crossville; daughter, Samantha Phipps; father, Joseph H. Hunter and wife, Shirley, of Tobaccoville, NC; and brothers, Russell Hunter of Raleigh, NC and Doyle Hunter of Greensboro, NC.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joel Hunter.

Nobel L. Snavely
Dec. 18, 1923 - Feb. 25, 2005
Nobel Lee Snavely, 81, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 25, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 27 from Memorial Baptist Church, with Bill Roberts officiating. Burial was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Snavely was born Dec. 18, 1923, in Overton County, the daughter of Burt and Ethel Bilbrey Padgett.
She was a retired factory worker and a member of Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Gloria Snavely of Crossville and Janis Sullivan of Virgina Beach; grandson, Patrick Sullivan of Virgina Beach; sisters, Laura Ramsey of Dunkirk, IN, Opal White of Crossville, Mabel Day of Lakeland, FL, Vanella Whittaker of Anderson, IN and Norene Jernigan of West Virginia; and brother, Clayton Padgett of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Earley Padgett; and sister, Mazell McGowan.
Pallbearers were Denny Mackie, Phil Jett, Byron Day, Bill Bruce, Howard Pugh and Glen Reagan.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published March 2.

Nobel L. Snavely
Dec. 18, 1923 - Feb. 25, 2005
Nobel Lee Snavely, 81, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 25, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 27 from Memorial Baptist Church, with Bill Roberts officiating. Burial was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mr. Snavely was born Dec. 18, 1923, in Overton County, the son of Burt and Ethel Bilbrey Padgett.
He was a retired factory worker and a member of Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughters, Gloria Snavely of Crossville and Janis Sullivan of Virgina Beach; grandson, Patrick Sullivan of Virgina Beach; sisters, Laura Ramsey of Dunkirk, IN, Opal White of Crossville, Mabel Day of Lakeland, FL, Vanella Whittaker of Anderson, IN and Norene Jernigan of West Virginia; and brother, Clayton Padgett of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Earley Padgett; and sister, Mazell McGowan.
Pallbearers were Denny Mackie, Phil Jett, Byron Day, Bill Bruce, Howard Pugh and Glen Reagan.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret A. Staten
Aug. 4, 1931 - Feb. 21, 2005
Margaret Ann (Norris) Staten passed away Feb. 21, 2005, at her home in Cleveland, OH.
Mrs. Staten is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Barbara Staten; four grandchildren of Cleveland, OH; and sister, Mrs. Buford (Margie) Sutton of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Staten; son, Albert Staten Jr.; sister, Mary Swallows of Dayton, OH; and brothers, Donald Norris, Jimmy Norris and Robert Walker.
Funeral arrangements were by Bakers Funeral Home. Place of interment was Butternut Ridge Cemetery, Eaton Township, OH.

These obituaries were published March 1.

Linda S. W. Kennedy
Aug. 7, 1951 - Feb. 19, 2005
Linda Sue Walker Kennedy, 53, of Brownstown, MI, passed away Feb. 19, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 25 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Music Cemetery. Phil Jenkins officiated.
Mrs. Kennedy was born Aug. 7, 1951 in Crossville, the daughter of James Walker and Lora Alma Kerley Walker.
She was an automotive assembly worker.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Jacki and Lou Lario and Toni and Cliff Stalker, all of Michigan; grandchildren, Jaden and Marrissa Stalker and Louie and Marinda Lario, all of Michigan; brothers, Milton, Theodore, Merle, Leslie and Terry Walker; sisters, Barbara James and Evelyn Phillips; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Juanita Walker; sister, Mildred Walker; and brothers, James and Edward Walker.
Pallbearers were Cliff Stalker, Lou Lario, Avery Walker, Shannon Walker, Frank Davis Jr. and Al Buhl.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Ruth J. Maynard
March 5, 1923 - Feb. 20, 2005
Ruth Juanita Maynard, 81, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 20, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Bro. Scott White officiated, with special music by the Pomona Church Choir and Ann Turbett.
Mrs. Maynard was born March 5, 1923 in Putnam County, the daughter of Alma and Daisy Caruthers Parsons.
She was a nurse's aid and a longtime employee of Cumberland Medical Center. She was also a charter member of Oak Hill Baptist Church and a longtime resident of WyndRidge Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Survivors include her son, Terry Ray Maynard of Crossville; daughters, Carolyn (Bobbie) Farris and Bonnie Kerley of Crossville; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Alva Parsons of Cookeville; and brothers, Tom Parsons of Tampa, FL and Eugene Parsons of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Maynard; daughter, Polly Sue Maynard; sister, Virginia Benson; son-in-law, Ronnie Farris; and stepmother, Thelma Ford Parsons.
Pallbearers were Michael Wood, Jared Maynard, Mike Wood, Jackie Murphy, Stanley Maynard and Cecil Burgess.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Harold C. Pool
Feb. 22, 2005
Harold Clifton Pool, 76, of the Fairfield Glade community in Crossville, passed away on Feb. 22, 2005. Memorial services were conducted Feb. 26 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with Father Greg Neuzil officiating. Interment followed at the St. Francis Memorial Garden.
Mr. Pool was a devoted husband, father of four, grandfather (Pop) of nine, and member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mitzie Ann Pool; daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa Pool Lee and husband Eddy Lee, Lynn Pool Ericson and husband Michael Ericson; son, Blake Pool; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Kathy Freeman Pool; grandchildren, Nathaniel and Hannah Lee, Breanne Ericson Hammett, Adam and Sarah Beth Ericson, Olivia, Amelia, Chloe, and Aaron Pool; sisters and brothers-in-law, Velma Pool Rives and husband John E. Rives, Clarice Pool Gable and husband George Gable, Mary Ruth Pool and husband Carl D. Long; brother and sister-in-law, Herman M. Pool and wife Susan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Grace Community Church Youth Ministries, 2001 Highland Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918.
Stevens Mortuary of Knoxville was in charge of the arrangements.