Ruth E. Aiello
Aug. 20, 1921 - April 27, 2003
Ruth Elinor Aiello, 81, of Fairfield Glade, passed away April 27, 2003. A Funeral Mass was held April 29 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with Father Greg Neuzil, Father Phillip Thoni and Deacon Mark Fredrick officiating.
Mrs. Aiello was born Aug. 20, 1921 in Deposit, NY, the daughter of Frank and Mamie Gardner Carson.
She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph A. "Joe" Aiello Sr. of Fairfield Glade; sons, Gary A. Aiello of Bloomingdale, NJ, Joseph A. Aiello Jr. of Bowie, MD and John A. Aiello of West Hollywood, CA; daughters, Donna Louise Pascrell of Clifton, NJ, Marie Rodgers of Albuquerque, NM and Nancy A. Granados of Olney, MD; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois Bailey of Inverness, FL and Dorothy Crosby of Gillette, IL.
Pallbearers were Ramon C. Granados, Philip J. Granados, Brian J. Granados, Gary Anthony Aiello II, Elizabeth Ann Rodgers, Steven M. Ofsutt-Aiello and Daniel L. Collini.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Norman Miller
March 20, 1927 - May 3, 2003
Norman Miller, 76, of Crossville, passed away May 3, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 5 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Larry Long and Bro. Billy Nabors officiated, with music by Coleman Looper.
Mr. Miller was born March 20, 1927 in Loudon, TN, the son of Joe Wesley and Liza Mizer Miller.
He was a dozer operator and a deacon and trustee of Bakers Crossroads Freewill Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was awarded the Purple Heart and was a lifetime member of the DAV.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Betty Lois Miller of Crossville; daughters and son-in-law, Sherry and Jimmy Miller of Crossville and Susie Miller of Crawford, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Jackie Miller of Sparta; brother, Alvin and Luther Miller of Crossville, Raymond Miller of El Paso, TX and Simon (Buck) Miller of Hazel Park, MI; sisters, Mattie Taylor and Willie Long, both of Crossville; stepsister, Mabel Miller of New Lebanon, OH; grandchildren, Kem Baird, Penny Miller and Darcy Smith; and great-grandchildren, Tabitha and Christopher Baird.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, one sister and one stepbrother.
Members of the Veterans Honor Guard served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were David Long, Brian Hodgin, Paul Miller, Anthony Hodgin, Jim Qualls and Eric Lindsey.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Midge L. Perkins-Uribe
Oct. 13, 1974 - April 27, 2003
Midge Liliana Perkins-Uribe was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, on October 13, 1974, and passed from this life on Sunday, April 27, 2003. She was the daughter of Maria Estele Uribe and Lester Jordan Perkins. She was educated in Mexico, graduated from the University of Guadalajara, and had her own travel agency.
Lili came to the United States and became of citizen of this country. She was so proud to be an American citizen and was always willing to lend a hand or help someone no matter where she was. After becoming a citizen, she served an 18-month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Missionary work was dear to her heart, and she was very dedicated.
She was released from her mission in November and came home to stay with her family for awhile. She returned back to Salt Lake City to work, to pursue a courtship that had begun a couple of years earlier, and to prepare the way so that her family might also come there. However, the dream of a marriage and of having her family near was never realized due to her untimely death.
Lili is survived by her mother, Estele Uribe; two sisters, Susan and Yesica; a brother and sister-in-law, Luis and Donna Bravo; a nephew, Malachi Bravo; her maternal grandfather, Manuel Uribe; nine uncles; six aunts; 75 first cousins; and her fiancee, Clay Chapman, as well as many other relatives and friends throughout the United States and abroad.
The funeral was conducted Saturday, May 3 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located on Genesis Road. Burial was in the Slate Springs Cemetery. A memorial service was held in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Sunday, May 4.
Local arrangements were made by Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

Elton R. Ashcraft
Oct. 1, 1915 - April 28, 2003
Elton "Curly" Ralph Ashcraft, 87, of Crossville, passed away April 28, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 3 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. James C. Pugh officiated.
Mr. Ashcraft was born Oct. 1, 1915 in Concordia, KS, the son of Roy Victor Ashcraft and Jessie Victoria Musser Ashcraft.
He was a machine operator and of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Norma and Lloyd Tabor of Crossville, Elta and Dale Bundy of Chewelah, VA and Karen and Jack Mason of Streamwood, IL; grandchildren, Robin Barnwell Davis, Ron Bundy, Darryl Barnwell, Todd Bundy, Daniel Mason and Lana Mason Marlar; five great-grandchildren; sister, Harriett Carlson of Las Vegas, NV; and brother, Bill Ashcraft of Grand Junction, CO.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Allene Wilson Ashcraft; grandson, Jeffrey Greg Ashcraft; and brother, Norlyn Ashcraft.
Pallbearers were Jacob Christian, Darryl Barnwell, Nathan Potter, Jimmy Davis, Larry DeGraff and Jason Allen.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lockie Bruce
June 12, 1901 - May 4, 2003
Lockie Bruce, 101, of Crossville, passed away May 4, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 6 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Wilson Cemetery. Vern Daughtery, Archie Howard and Hank Jones officiated, with music by Robert Swafford.
Mrs. Bruce was born June 12, 1901 in Dayton, TN, the daughter of Phil and Rachel Harris.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Frances and Roy Tollett and Marie Brady, all of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Irene Bruce of Crossville; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo Bruce; and son, Thomas Bruce.
Pallbearers were Bengy Brady, Sam Harden, Matthew Harden, Michael Johnson, Donnie Cantrell and Donnie Cantrell Jr.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Cleo Mae Love
Nov. 6, 1924 - May 4, 2003
Cleo Mae Barnwell Love, 78, of Harriman, passed away May 4, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 7 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary, with interment in the Roane Memorial Gardens. Pastor Jimmy Turner officiated.
Mrs. Love was born Nov. 6, 1924 in Crossville and spent the early years of her life in Cumberland County. She had resided in Roane County for the past 60 years.
She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Crossville for over 60 years. She was a retired sewer with Palm Beach Corporation with 14 years of service where she was a member of the local textile workers union and served as the first president of the local union.
She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed fishing, gardening, quilting and crocheting.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, John Love of Harriman; sons and daughters-in-law, John E. and Linda Love of Oakdale; Dennis and Pat Love, Mark G. Love and Jeff and Pam Love, all of Harriman; grandchildren, John J. Love Jr., Harvey C. Love, Marsha Mae Burgess, Jason Swicegood, Tera Love, Bert Love and Crystal Cord; nine great-grandchildren, sisters and brothers-in-law, Nell Howard of Harriman, Doris and Albert Clark of Harriman, Stacey and Paul Wilbanks of Crossville and Paulette and Willard Kincannon of Harriman; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clyde and Samitine Barnwell of Crossville and Sammie Ray and Pat Barnwell of Crab Orchard; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Nellie Barnwell.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

Coba L. Smith
Oct. 10, 1926 - May 4, 2003
Coba L. Smith, 76, of Indiana, passed away May 3, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 6 at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland, IN, with burial in Green Park Cemetery.
Mr. Smith was born Oct. 10, 1926 in Boatland, TN, the son of Joel Bertram and Bonnie Hoover.
He was married May 23, 1952 to June Lanning. He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Karsh Stone Quarry and also for Horizon Mobile Home. He was a member of the United Lenape Band of Indians and had the name "Squirrel Foot." He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and won many awards for sharp shooting.
Survivors include his wife, June; son, Jonathan Smith of Portland, IN; daughter, Bonita Jacobson of Indianapolis, IN; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; brothers, Ernest Smith of Muncie, IN, Lewis Smith of Eaton, IN and Charles Fox Bertram of Jamestown, TN; sisters, Lorene Dickason of Ridgeville, IN, Ruth Bowden and Dixie Roberts, both of Jamestown, TN, Nancy Conaster of Mooresville, IN, Peggy Burton of Williamstown, NJ and Shirley Pryor of Crossville; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the National Wildlife Federation.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home of Portland, IN was in charge of the arrangements.

Alma K. Allen
Dec. 9, 1916 - May 1, 2003
Alma Katherine Allen, 86, of Fairfield Glade, passed away May 1, 2003. Memorial services were conducted May 4 at the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church. The Rev. Max Mayo and the Rev. Lanita Pride officiated.
Mrs. Allen was born Dec. 9, 1916 in Sandusky, OH, the daughter of Bert R. Ward and Eva Clieger Ward.
She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jacquelin L. "Jacki" and Edison Massey of Fairfield Glade; son, Douglas W. Allen of Huron, OH; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brother, Eugene Ward of Berlin Heights, OH.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ken Allen.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Cumberland County and Bread of Life Ministries.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Everett L. Campbell
June 4, 1927 - May 3, 2003
Everett Lee Campbell, 75, of Crossville, passed away May 3, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 5 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Big Lick Cemetery. Bro. Joe Campbell officiated.
Mr. Campbell was born June 4, 1927 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Gaither and Mary Elizabeth Burgess Campbell.
He was a lathe operator at Handle Mill and a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ova Lee Brown Campbell of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Gary Blair of Haughton, LA, Cathy and Hughie Oakley of Monterey, TN and Sandra Campbell of Crossville; grandchildren, Ashlie and Laura Blair and Landon Oakley; brothers, Arlis Campbell of Lexington, KY and Will Hugh Campbell of Crossville; sisters, Stacy Lewis of Renton, WA and Gladys Hunt of Florence, KY; and stepsister, Beulah Lewis of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Dallas and Litton Campbell; and sisters, Lucille Brewer and Claudia Campbell.
Pallbearers were Bill Blaylock, Jim Blaylock, Steve Blaylock, Shane Blaylock, Junior Blaylock, Jim Whittenburg and Dallas Bertram.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Richard Garcia
May 2, 1935 - May 2, 2003
Richard Garcia, 68, of Fairfield Glade, passed away May 2, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 6 at Buranich Funeral Home in Camillus, NY, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse, NY.
Mr. Garcia was born May 2, 1935 in Ithaca, NY, the son of Louis and Dorothea Garcia.
He was an engineer for the New York Telephone Co. and was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Garcia of Fairfield Glade; sons, Richard W. Garcia of Syracuse, NY and Christopher M. Garcia of Camillus, NY; daughter, Rebecca Garcia-Reilly of Oneonta, NY; brother, Louis H. Garcia of Ithaca, NY; grandchildren, Jessica Garcia, Christopher M. Garcia II and Noah Reilly; several nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Marjorie Garcia of Fairfield Glade.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Garcia.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Vanderbilt Page Campbell Heart Institute, 2311 Pierce Avenue, Nashville, TN 37232-8802 in honor of Richard Garcia.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of local arrangements.

Donald P. Jarvis Sr.
March 29, 1924 - May 3, 2003
Donald Paul "Moe" Jarvis Sr., 79, of Crossville, passed away May 3, 2003. A memorial service was held May 6 at the VFW Post 5025, with VFW Chaplain Jay Shumway officiating.
Mr. Jarvis was born March 29, 1924 in Burlington, VT, the son of Joseph Walter Jarvis and Mabel LaPlant Jarvis.
He was an auto body repairman and of the Catholic faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his sons, Donald Paul Jarvis Jr. and Allen Jarvis, both of Richmond, NH; two grandchildren; and brother, Robert Jarvis of Surry, NH.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Harry L. Kelly Sr.
Oct. 21, 1923 - May 2, 2003
Harry Lynn Kelly Sr., 79, of Crossville, passed away May 2, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 5 at Central Baptist Church, with burial in Pikeville City Cemetery in Pikeville, TN. Bro. Roland Smith and Bro. Billy Kemp officiated. A Masonic Service was held at the cemetery.
Mr. Kelly was born Oct. 21, 1923 in Pikeville, TN, the son of Harry Arthur and Juanita Chisam Kelly.
He graduated from Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, AL. He was a recipient of a football scholarship and attended Vanderbilt University. In 1985 he retired from CSX Railroad as an agent operator in Murfreesboro. He was a previous manager of customer service at Wauhatchie Yard in Chattanooga with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
Mr. Kelly retired with a 27-year career of railroading. He was also elected Road Supervisor of Bledsoe Co. in Pikeville, TN.
He was a very dedicated and enthusiastic person to the Republican Party and a member of the Cannon County Election Commission. Mr. Kelly was a member of Central Baptist Church in Crossville. He held membership with Scottish Rite and Alhambra Temple in Chattanooga. He was a Master Mason and a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge in Pikeville.
Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Mary Jones Davenport Kelly; sons, Lynn, Wade and Blake Kelly of Pikeville; stepsons, Terry Davenport of Morristown, Tony Davenport of Crossville and Chris Davenport of Maryville; nine grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; niece, Judy Hamric Wyatt of Lebanon; and nephew, Kelly Hamric of Germantown.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Charles Samuel Kelly; and sister, Joyce Kelly Hamric.
His grandsons and nephews served as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church, 1346 S. Main St., Crossville, TN 38557.
Hood Funeral Home (www.hoodfuneralhome.com) was in charge of the arrangements.

Annie Phipps
Feb. 20, 1914 - April 29, 2003
Annie Phipps, 89, of Crossville, passed away April 29, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 3 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery. Bro. Danny Bell officiated, with special music by Christi Phillips.
Mrs. Phipps was born Feb. 20, 1914 in Clay County, TN, the daughter of Andrew and Louisa Carter Cherry.
She was a homemaker, active in the Woody FCE and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, James and Mauvalene Phipps of Crossville, Bill and Margot Phipps of Clarkrange and Bobby and Edie Phipps of Crossville; daughter-in-law, Joyce Phipps of Toledo, OH; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Phipps; sons, John H. and Clarence Phipps; and sisters, Sarah Arms, Martha Humble, Lillie Daniels and Rosie Johnson.
Her grandsons served as pallbearers.
Hood Funeral Home (www.hoodfuneralhome.com) was in charge of the arrangements.

Arthur Davis
Aug. 1, 1911 - May 8, 2003
Arthur Davis, 91, of Crossville, passed away May 8, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 9 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Big Lick Cemetery. Sam Davis, Charles H. Christopher and Mike Kerley officiated.
Mr. Davis was born Aug. 1, 1911 in Crossville, the son of Thomas and Parilee Davis.
He was a farmer.
Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, Gladys Davis and Classie and Charles H. Christopher, all of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Dallas and Helen Davis of Sparta; grandsons, Carl Christopher and his wife, Kristi, C.H. Christopher Jr. and his wife, Deborah, Calvin Christopher, and Sam Davis and his wife, Becky; granddaughter, Carla Joan Cody and her husband, Stacy; great-grandchildren, Chandler and Cole Christopher, Cassidy Christopher, Noah and Elijah Cody and Seth Allen Davis; sisters, Elizabeth Mae Johnson and Myrtle Lee "Sissie" Davis, both of Crossville; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Davis; bothers, White, Nick, Rainey, Reuben, Frank and Venus Davis; and sister, Rhoda Davis.
Pallbearers were Carl Christopher, Charles H. Christopher Jr., Calvin Christopher, Stacy Cody, Jim Hood and Robert Johnson.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Patricia A. Puhrmann
Patricia A. Buhle Puhrmann, of Fairfield Glade, formerly of Hollywood, IL, has passed away. Funeral services were conducted May 13 at Ryan Funeral Home in Homewood, IL, with interment in Homewood Memorial Garden.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and Theodore Eysenbach, Merry and Tim Fernandez and Laura and Erick Meyer; sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy Puhrmann, Gerry and Dawn Puhrmann and Todd and Angie Puhrmann; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Mary Ann Buhle; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fairfield Glade Fire Department or the American Heart or Lung Associations.
Ryan Funeral Home in Homewood, IL was in charge of the arrangements.

Pauline Richardson
Sept. 11, 1912 - April 27, 2003
Pauline Richardson, 90, of Crossville, passed away April 27, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 30 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Baker's Chapel Cemetery. The Rev. Martha Hale officiated.
Mrs. Richardson was born Sept. 11, 1912 in Cleveland, TN, the daughter of Richard and Victoria Davis Rose.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Edna O'Dell of Crab Orchard; son, David Richardson of Grand Junction, TN; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Richardson; son, Donald Richardson; daughter, Polly Richardson; brother, Ray Rose; and sister, Ellie Cartwright.
Pallbearers were Robert G. O'Dell, John Eubanks, David Richardson, Sandra Culbertson, Jeff Evans and Amanda Knipp.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Pauline Richardson
Sept. 11, 1912 - April 27, 2003
Pauline Richardson, 90, of Crossville, passed away April 27, 2003. Funeral services were conducted April 30 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Baker's Chapel Cemetery. The Rev. Martha Hale officiated.
Mrs. Richardson was born Sept. 11, 1912 in Cleveland, TN, the daughter of Richard and Victoria Davis Rose.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Edna O'Dell of Crab Orchard; son, David Richardson of Grand Junction, CO; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Richardson; son, Donald Richardson; daughter, Polly Richardson; brother, Ray Rose; and sister, Ellie Cartwright.
Pallbearers were Robert G. O'Dell, John Eubanks, David Richardson, Sandra Culbertson, Jeff Evans and Amanda Knipp.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Otto A. Burgess
Jan. 8, 1918 - May 11, 2003
Otto Alec Burgess, 85, of Crossville, passed away May 11, 2003. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 16, from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Lantana Cemetery. Bro. David Dalton will officiate, with special music by the Lantana Church of Christ Singers.
Mr. Burgess was born Jan. 8, 1918 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Fancy Hill and Recie Croft Burgess.
He was a retired machine operator, having worked for National Cash Register in Dayton, OH. He loved to walk and collect aluminum cans. He greatly enjoyed going to the senior center, especially when bingo was being played. The undying love for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was endless. The love and dedication he had for his church, Lantana Church of Christ, was unfailing. His family will cherish forever the memory of his favorite saying, "You can't love something that can't love you back."
Survivors include his son, Otto Burgess Jr. of Dayton, OH; daughters and sons-in-law, Vivian Cook of Pahrump, NV, Grace and Duke Tilton of Oak Harbor, WA, Frances and Frank Ramirez of Culver City, CA and Susan and Mike DeMuth of Crossville; brothers, Kent Burgess of Nashville, Carl Burgess of Dayton, OH and Foster Burgess of Niceville, FL; sisters, Geneva Thompson of Hamilton Square, NJ and Ollie Parker of Chattanooga; stepdaughters, Frances Kay Blevins of Dayton, OH and Bobbie Horton of Murfreesboro; 23 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, John Burgess, Douglas Burgess and Robert Burgess; brothers, Ross Burgess, Semp Burgess, Dallas Burgess, Arlen Burgess and Ralph Burgess; and sisters, Rosalee VanWinkle, Bertha VanWinkle and Lue Ella Burgess.
Pallbearers were Willie Burgess, Kenneth Burgess, John Morris, Adam Mullins, Ronald Burgess, Winford Burgess, Chuck Horton and Otto Burgess Jr.
Hood Funeral Home (www.hoodfuneralhome.com) was in charge of the arrangements.

E. Joyce Salvage
Feb. 24, 1917 - May 13, 2003
Joyce Salvage, 86, of Crossville, passed away May 13, 2003. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., with funeral services following at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 16, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Carolyn Bingham will be officiating.
Mrs. Salvage was born Feb. 24, 1917 in Coshocton, OH, the daughter of Noyes and Ione Glass Trottman.
She was a registered nurse and of the Methodist faith. She was also active with the Exchange Club.
Survivors include her husband, William C. Salvage of Crossville; sons, William N. Salvage of DelRay Beach, FL and Kent Salvage of Wichita Falls, TX; daughters and son-in-law, Lynda Garson of Galveston, TX and Lois and Charles Smith of Birmingham, AL; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and dear friends, Michelle Pugh and Alice Hockenberry.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lois Clark.
Pallbearers are William N. Salvage, Kent C. Salvage, John B. Smith, Jason Whitt, Ed Blair and Charles W. Smith.
Honorary pallbearers are Gary Pugh, J. Hockenberry, Ed Enockson and Corwin Starr.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jackie M. Lewis
Jan. 15, 1949 - May 14, 2003
Jackie M. Lewis, 54, of Crossville, passed away May 14, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 17 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in the Thomas Springs Cemetery. Joe James and Joe Campbell officiated.
Mr. Lewis was born Jan. 15, 1949 in Crossville, the son of Quillie Ray and Virginia Bolin Lewis.
He was a school bus driver and a volunteer fireman for Cumberland County. He was a member of Safe Harbor Baptist Church and will always be remembered for his CB handle, "Flat Rock."
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Lewis of Crossville; daughter, Tammy Davis of Crossville; grandsons, Justin and Matthew Davis; brothers Stanley and Jimmie Lewis of Crossville and Don Lewis of Illinois; sister, Rebecca Whitcomb of Crossville; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and several aunts, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank and Harvey Lewis; and sisters, Roberta Smith, Johnnie Yoeman and Sandra Lewis.
Pallbearers were Shawn Whitcomb, Charles Van Winkle Sr., James Whitcomb Sr., James Whitcomb Jr., Shane Lewis and Charles Van Winkle Jr.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Leo F. Simpson Jr.
Aug. 8, 1938 - May 10, 2003
Leo Franklin Simpson Jr., 64, of Crossville, passed away May 10, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 14 at the First United Methodist Church, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Dr. James H. Beasley Jr. officiated.
Mr. Simpson was born Aug. 8, 1938 in Morehead City, NC, the son of Leo F. Simpson Sr. and Hilda Sabiston Simpson.
He was in apparel manufacturing and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, serving as board member and Sunday school teacher. He served as 1st Lieutenant in the North Carolina National Guard. He was a member of the Rotary, serving as past president and on the board of directors, received the Paul Harrison Award and served as committee chairman. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, serving as past president, vice president of Existing Industry and on the board of directors. He served on the board of directors and as a mediator for VORP. He was an advisor and board member for Voc-Tech and a member of the American Apparel Contractor Association, serving as board director and vice president of Sourcing.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Carlos Simpson of Crossville; sons, Chip Simpson of Crossville and Scott Simpson of Blountville, TN; daughter, Leslie Simpson Kidd of Winchester, VA; stepson, Drew Blalock of Crossville; stepdaughter, Heather Blalock of Nashville; grandchildren, Lexi, MacKenzie and Sidney Simpson, Eli and Maddy Kidd and Iris Blalock; and brother, Douglas J. Simpson of Lubbock, TX.
Pallbearers were Chip Simpson, Scott Simpson, Drew Blalock, Doug Simpson, Robbie Kidd and Ronnie Smith.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Breakfast Rotary Club, Norman Westerbuhr, Burrell Harris, Howard Mercer, Bob Couch, Jay Brown and George Marlow.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Eliza V. Tabor
Feb. 12, 1905 - May 10, 2003
Eliza Venoy Tabor, 98, of Crossville, passed away May 10, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Brotherton Cemetery. Bro. Dan Hively officiated, with special music by Pastor Jamie McCormack and Judy Ingram.
Mrs. Tabor was born Feb. 12, 1905 in Putnam County, TN, the daughter of Alex and Dora Lowe Howard.
She was a loving wife and mother and a member of Oak Hill Community Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Allene and Dr. James Lee of Chehalis, WA; sons and daughters-in-law, Kelly and Rendi Tabor of Pleasant Hill, Delley Tabor of Crossville and David and Sue Tabor of Crossville; 18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and son-in-law, James Gentry of the Tabor Loop community.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Logan Alonzo Tabor; daughters and son-in-law, Venoy and Arlis Breeding, Elizabeth Gentry and Janie Tabor; and sister, Mollie Polson.
Pallbearers were her grandsons, Jeffery Breeding, Jon Breeding, Chris Breeding, Eric Tabor, Donnie Gentry and Jimmie Hinch.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

David L. Barnwell
Jan. 8, 1918 - May 11, 2003
David L. Barnwell, 85, of Crossville, passed away May 11, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 13 at the Pomona United Methodist Church, with burial in Pomona Cemetery. Bros. Bratton Tucker and Buford Kelley officiated, with special music by the Pomona Church Choir.
Mr. Barnwell was born Jan. 8, 1918 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of George and Jeanie Griffis Barnwell.
He worked in stone quarries over 30 years and retired with 10 years at Carter's Inc.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Lavena Myers Barnwell of Crossville; special brothers-in-law and their wives, Al and Betty Myers and Lawrence and Nina Myers, all of Crossville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charlie, Fred, Horace, Gid, Frank, John, Almon and Albert Barnwell; and sisters, Elizabeth Rector, Rhoda Bell and Willie Barnwell.
Pallbearers were Sam Shields, Marcus Davis, Sam Graham, Jerry Graham, Teddy Wyatt, Randy Barnwell and Danny Jones.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Jenny L. B. Colbert
Dec. 30, 1923 - May 15, 2003
Jenny Lucille Beadle Colbert, 79, of Overland Park, KS, passed away May 15, 2003, at the Delmar Gardens of Lenexa. Members of her family were at her side.
Funeral services were conducted May 19, 2003, at the McGilley & Hoge Chapel in Overland Park, KS, with entombment in the Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum in Lenexa, KS.
Mrs. Colbert was born Dec. 30, 1923 in Crossville, the daughter of Thomas and Laura Redwine Beadle.
She was one of the first operators at the Oak Ridge, TN nuclear weapons facility. She earned her State Teacher's Certificate at Tennessee Polytechnic Institute and at age 18 began teaching in Cumberland County, TN. World War II soon interfered, and during early 1943, she was recruited for electrical engineering training at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She was then sent to work at the secret Oak Ridge Project where she was later promoted to supervisor.
After the war she returned to college and began singing on her own weekly radio show to help pay school expenses. She married Robert H. Colbert, a discharged veteran, in 1946. During Mr. Colbert's college years, Jenny taught in Memphis and Knoxville, TN. Later she became a "stay at home mom," raising three children.
She was a member of the Overland Park Presbyterian Church and had a lifelong interest in politics, enjoying volunteer campaign work for various candidates. Her hobbies were her flowers, fishing and cooking for family and friends. She had an enormous love of people, music, flowers and animals.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Robert H. Colbert; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Terry and Sharon S. Colbert of Lenexa, KS and William H. and Sharon L. Colbert of Merriam, KS; daughter, Katherine J. Remak of Novato, CA; granddaughter, Jennifer Hamilton; grandsons, Matthew, Michael and Jesse Remak, John and Ronald Colbert and Paul Snider; great-grandson, Alex Hamilton; and great-granddaughters, Paige Snider and Lauren Hamilton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Laura Redwine Beadle; brother, James Thomas Beadle; sister, Lillian Williams; and her aunt and uncle who raised her, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beadle.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, Heartland Chapter, 3846 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, KS 66208.
McGilley & Hoge Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Virginia J. Jones
Jan. 28, 1952 - May 17, 2003
Virginia "Ginny" J. Jones, 51, of Crossville, passed away May 17, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 19 at Cumberland Fellowship Church, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Mike Garrett officiated.
Mrs. Jones was born Jan. 28, 1952 in Washington, NJ.
She was a school teacher and a member of Cumberland Fellowship Church.
Survivors include her husband, Hank Jones of Crossville; mother, Miriam Allen of Washington, NJ; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom and Robin Newton of Ravenwood, MO and Marty and Melissa Byrd of Powell, TN; father- and mother-in-law, Arthur and Shirley Jones of Joyner, TN; nieces, Jacques and James West of Ravenwood, MO, Kimberly and Marvin Cousin of Topeka, KS and Sabrina Wilson of Halls, TN; nephew, Russell Byrd of Powell, TN; three great-nieces; three great-nephews; a host of children and adults from 28 years of teaching school and active church service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Barrington; father, Richard Newton; step-father, Bill Allen; grandparents, Dr. Granville and Jeanette McKay Newton, Walter Rulon and Anna Lenna Wilson Smith.
Pallbearers were Travis Isaacson, Tim Tollett, Chris Hughes, Paul Green, Donald Painter and Mitch Hamilton.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Lillis J. Lohman
Oct. 24, 1926 - May 14, 2003
Lillis Jean Lohman, 76, of Fairfield Glade, passed away May 14, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 17 at Hippensteele Funeral Home in Lafayette, IN, with burial in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, West Lafayette, IN. The Rev. George L. Lohman II officiated.
Mrs. Lohman was born Oct. 24, 1926 in St. Joseph, IL, the daughter of John and Anna Belle Wincet Fabert.
She was a secretary and a member of Fairfield Glade Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Charles R. "Chuck" Lohman of Fairfield Glade; brothers, Larry Fabert of Winchester, IN, Albert Gardner of Danville, IL and Marion Fabert of Tacoma, WA; 18 nieces and nephews; and 33 great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family requests that memorials be made to Fairfield Glade Baptist Church.
Bilbrey Funeral Home of Crossville and Hippensteele Funeral Home in Lafayette, IN were in charge of the arrangements.

Franklin Lowery Jr.
May 20, 2003
Franklin Lowery Jr., 68, of Rockwood, passed away May 20, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 22 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood, with interment in the Harris Cemetery in Alloway, TN. The Rev. Bill Treadway officiated.
Mr. Lowery was a faithful member of the Community Baptist Church in Rockwood and was a devoted husband, father and friend. He was a retired furnace operator at Roane Electric Furnace, with 28 years of service.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Gary W. and Debbie Lowery of Midtown, TN, and Harold and Kathy Lowery of Rockwood; daughter, Phyllis Edington of Rockwood; grandchildren, Tony Lowery, Andy Edington, Ashley Lowery, Tasha Lowery, and Terra Booth and her husband, John; great-grandchildren, Lindsey and Bryson Booth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rema and Kyle Fitzgerald of Crossville, Inez Fitzgerald of Crossville, Wilma Boles of Spring City, and Mildred and Charles Beard of Kansas City, KS; and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Corinne Lowery; wife, Thelma H. Lowery; great-grandson, Dylan Booth; and brother, James Lowery.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

Kathryn Mae Phipps
June 25, 1924 - May 5, 2003
Kathryn Mae Phipps, 78, of Chula Vista, CA, passed away Monday, May 5, 2003.
Mrs. Phipps was born June 25, 1924 in Mount Healthy, OH.
When she was nine years old, she moved with her family to the ancestral home of her father, Harrison W. Wyatt. She graduated from Cumberland County High School. At the age of 20, she taught grades 1 through 8 in a one-room school in the rural community of Bowman.
As a young girl, she joined the Bethlehem Baptist Church an was an active member as a young woman.
Kathryn and her husband, Carl, had made the San Diego area their home since 1947. Carl was in the military, so she and her son, Carl Jr., often made Crossville their home with her parents, Harrison W. Wyatt and Lillian E. Dysert of Pennsylvania.
She had been an active member of Highland Avenue Baptist Church of National City, CA since 1954 and remained so until her illness progressed.
Kathryn was a bookkeeper for F.W. Woolworth for 28 years, from which she retired.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Carl Phipps; son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Denise of Bonita, CA; grandson, Carl Donald and his wife, Gabriela; sisters, Evelyn L. Herman of Crossville, Beatrice J. Bell of Carroll, OH, Helen J. Filyaw of Knoxville, Vera A. De La Cruz of San Diego, CA and Nancy E. Kuil of Corbin, KY; brother, Ralph V. Wyatt of Nashville; 10 nieces; 11 nephews; a host of grandnieces and grandnephews; and a host of loving relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her infant son, Roger Gentry; her parents, Harrison W. and Lillian E. Wyatt of Crossville; Charvella M. West of Mineral Wells, TX; Louis Roland Wyatt of Crossville; infant sister, Janet E. Wyatt of Mount Healthy, OH; and Neil H. Wyatt of Crossville.
A memorial service will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Crossville at 10:30 a.m. on May 31, with Danny Bell officiating. Interment will be in Woody Cemetery in Crossville.

Franklin Lowery Jr.
May 20, 2003
Franklin Lowery Jr., 68, of Rockwood, passed away May 20, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 22 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood, with interment in the Harris Cemetery in Alloway, TN. The Rev. Bill Treadway officiated.
Mr. Lowery was a faithful member of the Community Baptist Church in Rockwood and was a devoted husband, father and friend. He was a retired furnace operator at Roane Electric Furnace, with 28 years of service.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Gary W. and Debbie Lowery of Midtown, TN, and Harold and Kathy Lowery of Rockwood; daughter, Phyllis Edington of Rockwood; grandchildren, Tony Lowery, Andy Edington, Ashley Lowery, Tasha Lowery, and Terra Booth and her husband, John; great-grandchildren, Lindsey and Bryson Booth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rema and Kyle Fitzgerald of Crossville, Inez Fitzgerald of Crossville, Wilma Boles of Spring City, and Mildred and Charles Beard of Kansas City, KS; and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Corinne Lowery; wife, Thelma H. Lowery; great-grandson, Dylan Booth; and brother, James Lowery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert Kinney
April 26, 1939 - May 27, 2003
Robert Kinney, 63, of Cookeville, passed away May 27, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 30 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home, with interment in the Big Springs Cemetery in White County. The Rev, Randy Robeson officiated.
Mr. Kinney was born April 26, 1939 in Bradford, PA, the son of Frank and Margaret McGee Kinney.
He was a retired deputy sheriff in Manatee County, FL and a member of the Moose Lodge.
Survivors include his companion, Retha J. Cox Kinney of Cookeville; daughters, Gina Lina Weaver of Baytown, TX, Tina Baxter of Deridder, LA, Aline Heck of Oak Ridge and Pam Merz of Ontario, NY; sons, Matthew Kinney of Leesville, LA, Chuck Hartman of Knoxville and John Hartman of Canada; sisters, Paula Vaughn of Crossville and Pat Elleston of Royal Oak, MI; brothers, Dick Kinney of Badford, PA, Bill Kinney of Crossville, Tom Kinney of Celina, TN, Frank Kinney of Royal Oak, MI and Don Kinney of Phoenix, AZ; and 10 grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Sandra Hartman and Norma Collins.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary L. Pearson
Nov. 7, 1908 - May 24, 2003
Mary Lucille Pearson, 94, of Fairfield Glade, passed away May 24, 2003. A private family memorial service will be held.
Mrs. Pearson was born Nov. 7, 1908 in Rockport, NY, the daughter of Joseph and Estella Stroud Ross.
She was a quality control inspector for Bridgeport Brass and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her son, Duane Streets of Fairfield Glade; grandchildren, Paul E. Streets of Orlando, FL; Debra Meyer of Punta Gorda, FL and Kathy Megan of Elkhart, IL; and great-grandchildren, Michael Streets, Jennifer and Erin Megan and Lindsay Good.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Edward Owens Streets and Fred Pearson; son, Paul Streets; brother, Paul R. Ross; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas Allemenos and Lisa Allemenia.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Jimmy E. Carr
Aug. 13, 1948 - May 17, 2003
Jimmy Estes Carr, 54, of Crossville, passed away May 17, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 20 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Thomas Springs Cemetery. Bro. Frank Walker officiated.
Mr. Carr was born Aug. 13, 1948 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Elmo and Dora LouElla Lewis Carr.
He was a factory worker at Royal Oaks and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Al and Rita Carr of Prescott, AZ; sisters and brothers-in-law, Alice Pugh of Crossville, Lottie and Ronald Davis of Belle Fontaine, OH, Mary Hall of Chattanooga, Bonnie and Chuck Allred of Crossville and Grace and Jerry Harrison of Tampa, FL.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Dallas L., Melvin C., Daniel and Bill Carr; and sister, Dovie Hughes.
Pallbearers were Daris Pugh, D. Wayne Pugh, David Hall, Mike Carr, Donald Wyatt and Carlos Wyatt.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Brenda D. R. Merritt
Aug. 29, 1956 - May 21, 2003
Brenda Darlene Robbins Merritt, 46, of Morrison, TN passed away May 21, 2003. Funeral services were conducted May 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Billy Murray and the Rev. Eugene Weakley officiated.
Mrs. Merritt was born Aug. 29, 1956 in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of Herbert and Alma Johnson Robbins.
She was a nurse and attended the Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include her husband, Terry "Bear" Merritt of Morrison; brothers, Bobby Robbins and Teddy Robbins, both of Crossville, David Robbins of Nashville and Freddy Robbins of Cleveland, TN; sisters, Jeanette Reagan, Annette Smith and Sandra Kinser, all of Crossville; father- and mother-in-law, the Rev. Kenneth and Amy Merritt of Morrison; brother-in-law, David Merritt of Murfreesboro; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Alma Robbins.
Pallbearers were Matt Robbins, Gary Robbins, Bruce Miller, Mike Reagan, Vick Reagan and Carl Smith.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert L. Pugh
July 9, 1941 - May 19, 2003
Robert Lowell Pugh, 61, of Crossville, passed away May 19, 2003. Funeral services were held May 21 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Todd McDonald officiated.
Mr. Pugh was born July 9, 1941 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Walter and Jewel Parsons Pugh.
He was a salesman for Flemings Foods & Co. He played high school football for the Cumberland County Red Devils. He loved to garden and work in the flowers and greatly enjoyed playing golf.
Survivors include his wife, Jolynn Pugh of Crossville; father, Walter Pugh of Crossville; son, Tim Pugh of Crossville; stepson, Randall Smith of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Gina and Jerry Turner of Crossville; stepdaughter, Sissie Turner of Crossville; brothers, Don Pugh of Columbia, TN, Steve Pugh and Larry Pugh, both of Crossville; sister, Carlene Perkins of Crossville; and grandchildren, Jade, Destiny, Dillion, Travis and Carissa.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jewel Parsons Pugh.
Pallbearers were Milton Bailey, Bob Hampton, Bunk Russell, Don Gould, Lane Madewell and Norman Wright.
Hood Funeral Home (www.hoodfuneralhome.com) was in charge of the arrangements.

Lane Walker
May 22, 2003
Lane Walker, 54, of Rocky Face, GA, passed away May 22, 2003.
Survivors include his wife, Tonya Todd Walker of Rocky Face, GA; sons and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Judy Walker of Crossville, Nathan Walker of the United States Virgin Islands and Chris Morrison of Rocky Face, GA; grandchildren, Aston Lane and John Bailey Walker, both of Crossville; mother, Mary Lou Padgett Walker of Crossville; sister, Wanda Walker of Crossville; brother, Dewayne Walker of Encinitas, CA; and others close to heart, Bill, Sheila, Billy, Karen, Brady, Katie, Todd, Louise, Clayton and Dimple Shoopman.
His father, Earl Walker of Crossville, preceded him in death.
It was his belief that life and death should be joyous occasions, not mournful.
In honor of his wishes, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity in his memory.
Peeples Funeral Home of Chatsworth, GA, was in charge of the arrangements.