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NOVEMBER 2001 OBITUARIES

Donald A. Brown
June 6, 1931 Oct. 25, 2001
Donald Alexander Brown, age 70, of Taylor's Chapel Rd., died Oct. 25, 2001. Funeral services were held Oct. 28 from the chapel of Bilbrey's Funeral Home with burial in Taylor's Chapel Cemetery, Bros. Hyle Waldo and Larry Robbins officiating.
Mr. Brown was born June 6, 1931, in Cumberland County, the son of Oza and Cordie Belle Catron Brown. He was a Cumberland County Road Department employee and member of the Vandever Baptist Church and had been a minister for over 30 years.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Brooks Brown; sons Jerry Brown of Jefferson City, Gary Brown of Auburn, KY, and Larry Brown, Bruce Brown and Danny Brown, all of Crossville; and daughters Katherine Parris of Crossville and Donna Patterson of Sevierville.
He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters Edna Bertram, Mable Lewis and Dorothy Lewis, all of Crossville; and brothers William (Buddy) Brown and Wayne Brown, both of Crossville.
Pallbearers were grandsons Terry Brown, Eric Brown, Joe Brown, Will Brown, Jeffery Brown and Travis Patterson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Effie Horn
Aug. 20, 1916 - Oct. 28, 2001
Effie Horn, 85, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 28, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 30 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. David Wilkerson officiated.
Mrs. Horn was born Aug. 20, 1916, in Crossville, the daughter of Curtis and Lee Ann Elmore Farmer.
She was a secretary, and a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Sue Brown of Crossville; brother and sister-in-law, Chester and Lillian Farmer of Knoxville; granddaughter, Vickie Hicky of Rockledge, FL; grandson, Shannon Brown of Crossville; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.T. Horn; grandson, Curtis Andrew Brown; brothers, Clarence Farmer, Herbert Farmer, Rudolph Farmer and Ralph Farmer; and sister, Marie Cook.
Pallbearers were Mrs. Horn's nephews, Bobby Farmer, Lowell Farmer, Owen Cook, Michael Farmer, Keith Farmer and Stanley Farmer.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Andrew Ralph Kemmer
Oct. 10, 1941 - Oct. 31, 2001
Andrew Ralph Kemmer, 60, of Rockwood, formerly of Crossville, passed away Oct. 31, 2001. Graveside services with full military honors and interment were held Nov. 4 in Grassy Cove Cemetery, with the Rev. Charles Liles officiating.
Mr. Kemmer was born Oct. 10, 1941, in Cumberland County.
He was a former truck driver with the Tennessee Highway Department, and was of the Methodist faith. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his mother, Sarah Kemmer of Rockwood; sons, Randy Johnson, James Rector, Andrew Kemmer Jr. and James Kemmer, all of Crossville; daughter, Patricia Kemmer of Crossville; sisters and brother-in-law, Jeanetta Hamby of Rockwood and Barbara and Ron Ireson of Jonesborough, TN; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh E. Kemmer; and brother-in-law, Clarence Eugene "Jim" Hamby.
Evans Mortuary in Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

Thomas Larry Powell III
July 12, 2001 - Oct. 28, 2001
Thomas Larry Powell III, age 3 months 16 days, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 28, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 31 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Pomona Cemetery. Bro. Bratton Tucker officiated, with special music by Ann Turbett.
Thomas was born July 12, 2001, in Dade City, FL, the son of Thomas Larry Powell II and Nicole Parkhurst Powell.
Survivors include his parents, Thomas and Nicole Powell of Crossville; sister, Jazlyn Nicole Powell; grandfather, Larry Parkhurst of South Carolina; grandmother, Renee Millwood of South Carolina; grandfather, Thomas L. Powell I of Pleasant Hill; grandmother, Diane Dayton of Florida; and great-grandparents, Floyd and Bess Dayton of Crossville and Mary Earlene Powell of South Carolina.
Pallbearers were Josh Powell, Timothy Powell, Travis Powell, Thomas Powell, Dave Burgess and David Bell.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Helen Margaret Mary Bertram Skiles
Oct. 20, 1924 - Nov. 2, 2001
Helen Margaret Mary Bertram Skiles, 77, of Monterey, passed away Nov. 2, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. at Central Baptist Church, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Roland Smith will officiate, and special music will be presented by members of Mrs. Skiles' family.
Visitation will be today from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
Mrs. Skiles was born Oct. 20, 1924, in Downers Grove, IL, the daughter of Frances Swabe and Fredrick Bertram.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, George Skiles of Monterey; daughter, Margaret Lee of Monterey; sisters, Evelyn Labor, Agnes Bertram and Mary Patterson, all of Wickenburg, AZ; brother, Harry Bertram of Duluth, MN; step-granddaughter, Susan Borger of Tuscon, AZ; and niece, Mary Patterson.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

Emma Ruth Duff
Feb. 22, 1931 - Nov. 6, 2001
Emma Ruth Duff, 70, of Harriman, TN, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 6, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 7 from the chapel of Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman, with the Rev. Randy Maxwell and Ken Isham officiating. Interment was Nov. 8 at Roane Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Duff was born Feb. 22, 1931, in Harriman, the daughter of Victor and Oma Oran.
One of her great loves was her 40 years of service at South Harriman Baptist Church. She served as Sunday school and Training Union teacher and as WMU leader. She wrote and directed choir and children's programs and was pianist and organist for many years.
She was secretary at Bowers Elementary School and owner/operator of House of Flowers in Harriman and Kingston, TN. She participated in civic activities as well as organizing school activities and reunions.
She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Earl Duff; daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and Boyd Lewis; sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Mary Duff, and Tim and Melanie Duff; brother, L.B. Oran of Harriman; sisters, Mary Bryant of Alabama and Jennie Lee Long of Johnson City, TN; grandchildren, Heath Lewis, Jeffrey Lewis, Emily Duff, Kathleen Duff and Robin Duff. Special loving caretakers included Juanita Swallows, Mindy Hornby, Betty Rucker, Carla Metcalfe and Debbie Thomas.
Kyker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary includes additional information paid for by the family.

Ethel Thomas
Sept. 16, 1925 - Nov. 1, 2001
Ethel Thomas, 76, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 1, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 5 at Witzler-Shank Funeral Home in Walbridge, OH, with burial in Lake Township Cemetery in Millbury, OH.
Mrs. Thomas was born Sept. 16, 1925, in Millbury, the daughter of Henry Emerson and Vicie Alice Overmyer Dissett.
She was a registered nurse, and a member of the Church of the Nazarene.
Survivors include her daughters, Judith Ann Stewart of Miramar, FL, Carolyn L. Erdmann of Oregon, OH, and Barbara J. Sandford of Longboat Key, FL; brother, Clarence E. Dissett of Millbury; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two nieces, one nephew; two great-nieces; and two great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Vicie Dissett; and her husband, Edgar B. Thomas.
Pallbearers were Matt Dissett, Mike Dissett, Cecil Erdmann Jr., Danny Puariea, Ted Halsey and Doug Edwards.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Church of the Nazarene, c/o Rev. Reed Jones, 2565 N. Main St., Crossville, TN 38555.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.

Frances Lucille Bilbrey
March 8, 1920 - Nov. 14, 2001
Frances Lucille Bilbrey, 81, of Cookeville, passed away Nov. 14, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 17 from Harris Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, with burial in Harris Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Frank Davis and Bro. Darrell Phillips officiated.
Mrs. Bilbrey was born March 8, 1920, in Putnam County, TN, the daughter of Calvin and Lydia Mae Jones Rector.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Algood Circle Drive Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Alma Bilbrey of Anderson, IN, Glen and Loretta Bilbrey of Cookeville, James and Sharon Bilbrey of Jamestown, TN, and Randall and Connie Bilbrey of Algood, TN; daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and Sam Ray, and Mae and Donnie Ray, all of Rickman, TN; sister, Sue Manning of Crossville; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren; several brothers- and sisters-in-law; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Clyde Lee Bilbrey; parents, Calvin and Lydia Mae Jones Rector; brother, Clyde Rector; and sister, Janie Rector.
Pallbearers were Keith Ray, Tony Ray, Dolan Bilbrey, Tim Schebel, Terry Ray, Tommy Ray, Dusty Ray and Ronnie Lindsey. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Matheney and Doc Hargis.
Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville was in charge of the arrangements.

Elbert Blaylock
March 23, 1930 - Nov. 2, 2001
Elbert Blaylock, 71, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 2, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 5 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Davis Cemetery. Donnie Bell officiated.
Mr. Blaylock was born March 23, 1930, in Crossville, the son of Mike and Mary Blaylock.
He was a retired night watchman for the county garage.
Survivors include his wife, Gusta Howard Blaylock of Crossville; sons, Eddie Blaylock of Alabama, and Charles Blaylock and Joshua Blaylock, both of Crossville; stepson, Richard Boles of Crossville; stepdaughters, Ethel Cooper of Crossville, Edna Davenport of Ohio and Christine Helton of Indiana; five grandchildren; 21 stepgrandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Mike Blaylock; and mother, Mary Blaylock.
Pallbearers were Charles Blaylock, James Herman Tucker, Larry Myers, Steve Dishman, Floyd Boring and Bruce Dailey.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to include information previously omitted by the funeral home.

Matilda Dalton Delaney
July 25, 1908 - Nov. 17, 2001
Matilda Dalton Delaney, 93, of Muncie, IN, formerly of Crossville, passed away Nov. 17, 2001. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. at Crossville Cemetery.
Mrs. Delaney was born July 25, 1908, in Fentress County, TN.
She was one of the "original Homesteaders" in Crossville.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Sam and Montie Dalton, and David and Sue Dalton, all of Muncie; sister, Nora Copeland of Jamestown, TN; daughter-in-law, Jackie Dalton; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Gilbert Ray Dalton of 26 years, and William Sherman Delaney of 20 years.
Information was provided by Parson Mortuary of Muncie.

Rebecca B. Kelly
Oct. 28, 1933 - Nov. 16, 2001
Rebecca B. Kelly, 68, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 16, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 17 from the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton, TN, with interment at Anderson Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Greg Kelly officiated.
Mrs. Kelly was born Oct. 28, 1933, in Briceville, TN, the daughter of Ed and Hazel Daugherty Braden.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond S. Kelly of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Patti Kelly of Claxton, TN; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Kevin Shipp of Kingsport, TN, Rachelle Patton of Cookeville, and Shelma and Jarrod Brackett of Madisonville, TN; sister, Kathleen Lee of Clinton; and grandchildren, Jacob Kelly, Joshua Kelly, Emily Shipp, Jonathan Shipp, Hannah Shipp, Sarah Shipp, Kendra Patton, Christopher Patton, Benjamin Brackett and Luke Brackett.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Hazel Daugherty Braden; brother, Maurice Braden; and sister, Margaret Ann Schroeder.
Information provided by Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.

Walter Franklin Wyatt
May 9, 1913 - Nov. 8, 2001
Walter Franklin Wyatt, 88, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 8, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 11 at Hale's Chapel Church, with burial in Davis Cemetery. Dr. Dan D. Haskins Jr. and Bro. Brian Branam officiated.
Mr. Wyatt was born May 9, 1913, in Cumberland County, the son of James and Betsy Davis Wyatt.
He was a farmer, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his daughters, Mary Roland, Edna Blaylock, Eula Walker and Jenny Yeary, all of Crossville, Myrtle Evans of Monroe, TN, and Vivian Chaffin of Gainesboro, TN; sons, George Wyatt of Grimsley, TN, and Albert Wyatt, Tommy Wyatt, Alfred Wyatt and Ronnie Wyatt, all of Crossville; sister, Mary Ann Davis of Crossville; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Irene Wyatt; son, Robert Wyatt; brothers, A. Lee Wyatt, Julian Wyatt, Wilburn Wyatt and Luther Wyatt; and sisters, Flora Burgess, Ida Burgess, Mandy Smith Bilbrey and Glenn Hyder.
Pallbearers were Mr. Wyatt's grandsons, George Wyatt Jr., Teddy Wyatt, Jeff Aric, Bobby Rowland, Matthew Blaylock and J.J. Boniol.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The previous obituary is reprinted to correct information published by the Chronicle.

Barney Galloway
Jan. 12, 1936 - Nov. 12, 2001
Barney Galloway, 65, of Dayton, OH, passed away Nov. 12, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Nov. 15 at Morton and Whetstone Funeral Home Inc. in Vandalia, OH, with the Rev. Paul Cisce and the Rev. Eddie Channey officiating. Burial will be in Valleyview Cemetery in Xenia, OH.
Mr. Galloway was born Jan. 12, 1936, in Partridge, KY, the son of Joseph and Margaret Elkins Galloway.
He was a retired employee of the H&H Machine & Tool Co., and was a member of the OKI Blue Grass Club and Friends of Bluegrass Helping Hands Club.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Barnie Joe and Liz Galloway of Spokane, WA, and Jerry Dale and Elsie Galloway of Crossville; brothers, John Galloway of Kentucky and Dennis Galloway of Hamilton, OH; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and companion, Renavae Sturgill of Dayton, OH, and her daughters, Donna Mullins of Kentucky, and Ann Lay and Sandy Franks, both of New Lebanon, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Margaret Elkins Galloway; and sisters, Faye West, Della Combs and Patsy Galloway.
Information provided by Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.

Theodore L. Laesch
July 20, 1935 - Nov. 3, 2001
The Rev. Dr. Theodore L. Laesch, 66, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Nov. 3, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 8 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Niles, MI, with burial in Riverview Cemetery in St. Joseph, MI.
The Rev. Dr. Laesch was born July 20, 1935, in Benton Harbor, MI, the son of the Rev. and Mrs. E. Theodore Laesch.
His childhood was spent in Niles, MI, where his father was pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church from 1931 to 1981.
After attending Concordia College in Milwaukee, Pastor Laesch entered Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, from which he graduated in 1960. During this time he received his bachelor of arts, bachelor of divinity and master of divinity degrees. An additional year was spent in the graduate school of St. Louis Seminary, majoring in New Testament studies, working toward his master of sacred theology degree. In 1994, he received a Doctor of Divinity degree from Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, and in 1998, a Doctor of Law degree from Concordia University, River Forest, IL.
Following his vicarage/internship in San Francisco, CA, and following ordination into the pastoral ministry in 1961, Pastor Laesch became missionary pastor in the area of Monroe, NY, a suburb of New York City, where St. Paul Lutheran Church was born. Early in 1969, Pastor Laesch accepted the call to become senior pastor at St. John Lutheran Church, Wheaton, IL, where he served until his election as president of the Northern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in 1985.
Besides serving as president of the Northern Illinois District until 1997, Pastor Laesch served for six years as chairman of Synod's teacher placement committee, and for 10 years as chairman of Concordia University, River Forest, Board of Regents. He also served actively in speaking and preaching ministries, and as a contributor to various religious publications and periodicals.
The Laesches retired to Fairfield Glade in 1999, and are members of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Crossville.
Survivors include his wife, Carol; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and the Rev. William Rusnak, Ruth and Stephen Swanagin, Christine and the Rev. Scott Malme, and Elizabeth and the Rev. Paul Schult; son and daughter-in-law, the Rev. Theodore Jr. and Mary Laesch; and 11 grandchildren. The children are all graduates of Concordia University, River Forest.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.

Carl C. Tollett
June 30, 1928 - Nov. 12, 2001
Carl C. Tollett, 73, of Pikeville, TN, passed away Nov. 12, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Putnam-Reed Funeral Home Inc. in Pikeville, with burial in Tollett Cemetery.
Visitation will be today, Wednesday, from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Tollett was born June 30, 1928, in Pikeville, the son of Casto and Bessie Parham Tollett.
He was a member of Luminary Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Elva Etherton Tollett; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Tollett and Tommy Nipper of Pikeville and Brenda Tollett and Tommy Henry of Crossville; granddaughters and grandson-in-law, Meredith Nipper and Matthew Collins of Lewisburg, TN, and Lesley Leeann Henry of Crossville; grandsons and granddaughter-in-law, Matthew Justin and Leslie Sullens Nipper of Auburntown, TN, and Tony Alan Henry of Crossville; sister, Dortha Tollett Kerley of Pikeville; brother, Leon Tollett of Crossville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Casto and Bessie Parham Tollett; brothers, Franklin D. Tollett and Mose Tollett; and sister, Mary Ruth Tollett.
Putnam-Reed Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Edward B. Wilkins
April 17, 1934 - Nov. 8, 2001
Edward B. "Buddy" Wilkins, 67, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 8, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 10 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin, TN, with Jim Taylor officiating. Interment was in Williamson Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Wilkins was born April 17, 1934, in Chattanooga, TN.
He graduated from Peabody High School and entered the U.S. Air Force. He served as cameraman and lighting director for WSM-TV and general manager of Opryland Production. He retired in 1992 after 13 years as manager of Opryland Duplicating Service. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Pewitt Wilkins; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Don Lorenzo; son and daughter-in-law, Bryant and Janet Wilkins; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Mr. Wilkins' great-nephews. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Jekyll Island Golf Team.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Information was provided by Williamson Memorial Funeral Home and the family.

Walter Franklin Wyatt
May 9, 1913 - Nov. 11, 2001
Walter Franklin Wyatt, 88, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 11, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 11 at Hale's Chapel Church, with burial in Davis Cemetery. Dr. Dan D. Haskins Jr. and Bro. Brian Branam officiated.
Mr. Wyatt was born May 9, 1913, in Cumberland County, the son of James and Betsy Davis Wyatt.
He was a farmer, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his daughters, Mary Roland, Edna Blaylock, Eula Walker and Jenny Yeary, all of Crossville, Myrtle Evans of Monroe, TN, and Vivian Chaffin of Gainesboro, TN; sons, George Wyatt of Grimsley, TN, and Albert Wyatt, Tommy Wyatt, Alfred Wyatt and Ronnie Wyatt, all of Crossville; sister, Mary Ann Davis of Crossville; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Irene Wyatt; son, Robert Wyatt; brothers, A. Lee Wyatt, Julian Wyatt, Wilburn Wyatt and Luther Wyatt; and sisters, Flora Burgess, Ida Burgess, Mandy Smith Bilbrey and Glenn Hyder.
Pallbearers were Mr. Wyatt's grandsons.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lewis Allen Corum Jr.
Aug. 9, 1928 - Nov. 10, 2001
Lewis Allen Corum Jr., 73, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 10, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 13 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Mike Ritzman officiated.
Mr. Corum was born Aug. 9, 1928, in Knoxville, TN, the son of Lewis Allen Sr. and Ruth Maples Corum.
He was a mechanic, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita Collins Corum of Crossville; sons, Tommy Corum,Ricky Corum and Calvin Corum, all of Crossville, and Steve Corum of Knoxville; daughters, Sandra Hicks of Dallas, GA, Rose Mary White of Benton, FL, and Janice Huckeba of Stockbridge, GA; brother, David Corum of Knoxville; sisters, Pauline Corum of Knoxville and Betty Jo Blair of Georgia; 22 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jeffery Busbin; brothers, Jimmy Corum, Bobby Corum and Richard Corum; and sister, Juanita Long.
Pallbearers were John Hicks, David Hicks, John Benge, Marty Sharp, Mike Bullen and Jeremy Bullen.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Chester E. Brown
July 29, 1925 - Nov. 4, 2001
Chester E. Brown, 76, of the Chestnut Hill community, passed away Nov. 4, 2001. Graveside services were conducted Nov. 7 at Green Acres Memory Gardens, with Bro. Mike Garrett officiating.
Mr. Brown was born July 29, 1925, in Cumberland County, the son of Fred Allen and Lola Mae Harding Brown.
He was a civil engineer with Martin Marietta, and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his son, Steve Brown of Crossville; daughter, Linda McGraw of Crossville; brothers, M.L. Brown of Greenville, SC, and Bill Brown of Soddy-Daisy; sister, Elizabeth Cline of Allentown, PA; and grandchildren, Kristen Brown and Brandi Brown, both of Allardt, and Joe Hodgin of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Sam Sherrill, Dan Barnett, Bobby Farmer, Carl Neely, Ricky Neely and Bob Bilyeu.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

L. Blair Cramer
Sept. 25, 1923 - Nov. 8, 2001
L. Blair Cramer, 78, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 8, 2001. Graveside services were conducted Nov. 12 at Big Lick Cemetery, with James David Ullmann officiating.
Mr. Cramer was born Sept. 25, 1923, in Lenawee County, MI; the son of Ford and Nina Sweetland Cramer.
He was a factory worker for Kelsey Hayes. He grew up around Lime Creek, MI, spent most of his adult life in Somerset Center, MI, and moved to Crossville in 1981.
Survivors include his sister, Hallie VanDerSalm of San Diego, CA; and brother, Max Cramer of Coldwater, MI.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ford and Nina Sweetland Cramer; brothers, Van Cramer, VonDana Cramer, Dexter Cramer and Donald Cramer; and sisters, Irene Gidley and Valdena Cramer.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mattie Dressler
Jan. 21, 1935 - Nov. 5, 2001
Mattie Dressler, 66, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Nov. 5, 2001. A memorial service was conducted Nov. 10 at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ed McClellan officiating.
Mrs. Dressler was born Jan. 21, 1935, in Powellton, WV, the daughter of Samuel Moses and Oshie Ann Petry Saul.
She was a former secretary and a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Robert "Tom" Dressler of Fairfield Glade; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Judy Dressler of Columbus, OH; daughter and son-in-law, Judi and Rick Daniels of Marietta, GA; brother, James Saul of Bishopville, SC; sisters, Neoma Crynock of Morgantown, WV, Jewel Estep of Ocala, FL, and Agnes Wooters of Vienna, WV; and grandchildren, Robbie Daniels, Becky Daniels, Reanna Daniels, Sarah Dressler, Chuck Dressler and Ben Dressler.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Carlene Kerley Houston
May 2, 1933 - Nov. 1, 2001
Carlene Kerley Houston, 68, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 1, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 5 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Linary Cemetery. Steve Watts and Tim Watts officiated, with special music provided by Hillview Church of Christ in Murfreesboro.
Mrs. Houston was born May 2, 1933, in Cumberland County, the daughter of James Curtis and Clara Hassler Kerley.
She was a sales clerk, and a member of 127 South Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Ray Houston of Crossville; daughters, Susie Houston and Lisa Houston, both of Crossville; sister, Geraldine Brown of Crossville; sisters-in-law, Violet Kerley and Edith Kerley; special friends, Kelly Pickett, Jordan Pickett, Valerie Pickett and Michael Massengill; and 40 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Clara Hassler Kerley; brothers, James Theodore Kerley, Albert Kerley, Carl Kerley, Roy Kerley, Kermit Kerley, Donald Kerley and John Kerley; and sisters, Mirta Kerley Hayes and Gertrude Kerley Dyal.
Pallbearers were Tim Kerley, Leon Brown, Donnie Brown, Louie Sohl, Craig Sohl and Brian Sohl.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Anna Belle Martin
Oct. 26, 1939 - Nov. 8, 2001
Anna Belle Martin, 62, of Clarkrange, passed away Nov. 8, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 11 from the Clarkrange Chapel, with Bro. Buddy Edwards officiating. Burial was Nov. 12 in Springs Chapel Cemetery in Fentress County.
Mrs. Martin was born Oct. 26, 1939, in Leesburg, FL, the daughter of Hershel Perry and Laura Belle Tinch Atkinson.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include Dean Atkinson of Banner Springs, TN, mother to Mrs. Martin; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael James and Gaye Atkinson of Jamestown, and Donnie and Christine Martin, and Terry and Julie Rizor, all of Clarkrange; daughters and sons-in-law, Kim Winningham and Jack Prosser of Gallion, OH, and Barb Cole and Wayne Riley of Deerlodge, TN; sisters, Joyce Brader of Ohio, Reba Larue, Retha Davidson, Jo Ella Clark and Doris Franklin, all of Banner Springs, Faye Harville of Monterey and Karen Little of Clarkrange; brothers, Wendell Atkinson of Crossville, Randall Atkinson and Dennis Atkinson, both of Banner Springs, Ben Atkinson and Ronnie Atkinson, both of Clarkrange, and Lonnie Atkinson of Jamestown; grandchildren, Rocky Smith, Christy Richards, Shannon Clark, Shane Atkinson, Christopher Martin, Savanah Martin, Dalton Martin, Ashley Farley, Matthew Rizor, Marty Vickers, Candi Vickers and Austin Rizor; great-grandchild, Paige Smith; a host of nieces and nephews; companion, Clifton Davis of Clarkrange; and special friends, Timothy Ocole and Leonora Martin, both of Clarkrange, and Kenneth Hicks.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Martin Sr.; brother, Danny Atkinson; and parents, Hershel Perry and Laura Belle Tinch Atkinson.
Information was provided by Jennings Funeral Home in Jamestown.

Mary Auda Newberry
April 30, 1921 - Oct. 24, 2001
Mary Auda Newberry, 80, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 24, 2001. Funeral services were held Oct. 26. Music was provided by Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.
Mrs. Newberry was born April 30, 1921, in Overton County, TN, the daughter of Floyd and Nannie Richardson Taylor.
She was a homemaker, and a member of the 127 South Church of Christ.
Survivors include her son, James Newberry of Crossville; daughters, Sue Meadows of Knoxville and Gerri Matthews of Crossville; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, A.G. Taylor of North Ridgeville, OH; and sisters, L.V. Johnson of Crossville and Ethel Ringley of Alpine, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Nelson Taylor, Odus Taylor and Osville Taylor, and sisters, Margie Taylor and Nora Carter.
Pallbearers were Bryan Brewer, Andrew Newberry, Tony Shubert, Jimmy Wilson, David Rollins and Tom Matthews.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to correct information submitted by the funeral home.

Emma Pedigo
Jan. 10, 1913 - Nov. 4, 2001
Emma Pedigo, 88, of the Homestead community, passed away Nov. 4, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 6 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Mayland Cemetery. The Rev. Dan Haskins and the Rev. Mike Ritzman officiated.
Mrs. Pedigo was born Jan. 10, 1913, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Doc Hensley and Marget Barnes Wyatt.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Homestead Baptist Church. She was one of the first 25 "original Homesteaders."
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Clyde and Velma Pedigo of Kingston; daughters, Betty Pedigo and Emma Jean Vaden, both of Crossville; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Z.D. Pedigo; brother, Floyd Wyatt; and son-in-law, Doyle Vaden.
Pallbearers were Bob Vaden, Mike Balton, Marshall Hickey, Bud Berry, Jim Pedigo and Randy Vaden.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Erla Mae Hall Yates
May 29, 1917 - Nov. 6, 2001
Erla Mae Hall Yates, 84, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Nov. 6, 2001. No services are planned.
Mrs. Yates was born May 29, 1917, in Alliance, OH; the daughter of Moses Ross and Teresa Mueller Hall.
She was a retired secretary at Salem (OH) High School.
Survivors include her husband, Walter Yates of Fairfield Glade; daughter, Susanne Erlabaugh of Huntington Beach, CA; son, Ed Yates of Spencer, TN; sisters, Evelyn Neff of Midlothian, VA, and Helen Hall of Sebring, OH; granddaughter, Melissa Yates Cox of Oregon, WI; and grandson, Chris Yates of Washington, DC.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fairfield Glade Community Church.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

David Hazelton
April 21, 1965 - Nov. 15, 2001
David Hazelton, 36, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 15, 2001. Memorial services were conducted Nov. 18 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home. Bro. Lee Faucher, David's stepfather, officiated.
Mr. Hazelton was born April 21, 1965, in Bradenton, FL, the son of Larry and Doni Doody Hazelton.
He was a carpenter, and his faith was that of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie Grasham Hazelton of Crossville; sons, Michael Hazelton and Johnathan Hazelton of Crossville; mother and stepfather, Doni and Lee Faucher of Crossville; father and stepmother, Larry Hazelton and Barbara Roberts of North Carolina; brothers, Eric Hazelton of Florida, Carey Hazelton of Palm Springs, CA, and Aaron Hazelton of Sylva, NC; and sister, Nicole Sydow of Crossville.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ann R. Herrick
July 26, 1924 - Oct. 26, 2001
Ann R. Herrick, 77, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Oct. 26, 2001. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Nov. 25 at 3:30 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Community Church, with Bill Ring officiating.
Mrs. Herrick was born July 26, 1924, in Springfield, MA.
She was a retired librarian for the Irvington (NJ) Public Library.
Survivors include her husband, John Porter Herrick of Pleasant Hill; daughters, Judith Blaisdell of Maine, Janet Schaufler of Pennsylvania, and Jaye Herrick and JoAnn Klawitter, both of New Hampshire; son, John W. Herrick of Maine; brother, Bennett Russell of Springfield; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Madeline Crowell Bennett, and father, Justin W. Russell.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles Matthews Hyder
Sept. 23, 1947 - Nov. 15, 2001
Charles Matthews Hyder, 54, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 15, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 18 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hyder Cemetery. Bro. David Rowan and Bro. Nick Ball officiated. Flag presentation and "Taps" were conducted at the cemetery.
Mr. Hyder was born Sept. 23, 1947, in Cumberland County, the son of Ridley and Edna Banks Hyder.
He was of the Baptist faith, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his mother, Edna Banks Hyder of Crossville; brothers, Billy Hyder and Venable Hyder, both of Crossville; and sisters, Wilva Lee Lewis and Patricia Arnold, both of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by his father, Ridley Hyder.
Pallbearers were David Ford, Scottie Godsey, John Brown, Charles Godsey, Michael Hyder and Larry Pelfrey.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Rebecca B. Kelly
Oct. 28, 1933 - Nov. 16, 2001
Rebecca B. Kelly, 68, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 16, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 17 from the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton, TN, with interment at Anderson Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Greg Kelly officiated.
Mrs. Kelly was born Oct. 28, 1933, in Briceville, TN, the daughter of Ed and Hazel Daugherty Braden.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond S. Kelly of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Patti Kelly of Claxton, TN; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Kevin Shipp of Kingsport, TN, Rachelle Patton of Cookeville, and Shelma and Jarrod Brackett of Madisonville, TN; sister, Kathleen Lee of Clinton; and grandchildren, Jacob Kelly, Joshua Kelly, Emily Shipp, Jonathan Shipp, Hannah Shipp, Sarah Shipp, Kendra Patton, Christopher Patton, Benjamin Brackett and Luke Brackett.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Hazel Daugherty Braden; brother, Maurice Braden; and sister, Margaret Ann Schroeder.
Information provided by Holley-Gamble Funeral Home.

William Ryerson
March 20, 1935 - Nov. 18, 2001
William "Bill" Ryerson, 66, of Monterey, passed away Nov. 18, 2001. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. at Monterey United Methodist Church. The Rev. David Adams will officiate.
Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of services, at the church.
Mr. Ryerson was born March 20, 1935, in Amity, NY, the son of Clinton and Gladys Gould Ryerson.
He was a retired factory worker, and a member of Monterey United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his mother, Gladys Ryerson of Bloomingdale, NJ; his wife, Velery Shore Ryerson of Monterey; sons, Robert Ryerson of West Milford, NJ, Michael Ryerson of Haskell, NJ and Patrick Ryerson of New Jersey; stepchildren, Star Bilbrey and Paula Iles, both of Pleasant Hill, Rodney Insco, Corbin Insco and Harlin Insco, all of Clarkrange, Holly Trobaugh of Celina, TN, Glen Insco and Tobee Insco, both of Crossville, Darrenn Insco and Capri Meyer, both of Monterey, Robert Insco of Jamestown, Ghari Insco of Grimsley, TN, and Teella Insco of Orlando, FL; adopted daughter, Cindy Blake of Nashville; sister, Shirley Honyok of Wharton, NJ; and 20 grandchildren.
Goff Funeral Home in Monterey is in charge of the arrangements.

Paul Thorne
June 21, 1919 - Nov. 12, 2001
Paul "Bill" Thorne, 82, of Nashville, passed away Nov. 12, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Susan Spieth and Dr. Bill Miles officiated.
Mr. Thorne was born June 21, 1919, in Quitman, LA, the son of Julian M. and Susanne Carter Thorne.
He was a blueprinter for AVCO, and was of the Methodist faith. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Lister Thorne of Nashville; son, Carroll Thorne of Harriman, TN; and sisters, Clarence Antley of West Monroe, LA, and Juanita Holman of Downsville, LA.
Pallbearers were Don Bougrand, Charles Griggs and Chivas Johnson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Ralph S. Tollett
Jan. 26, 1939 - Nov. 6, 2001
Ralph S. Tollett, 62, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Cumberland County and Spring City, passed away Nov. 6, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 8 in the Punta Gorda chapel of Kays Ponger/Royal Palm Funeral Home, with burial in Indian Springs Cemetery in Punta Gorda.
Mr. Tollett was born Jan. 26, 1939, in Cumberland County, where he resided until 1953.
He worked in roofing and construction in southwest Florida, and participated in a bowling league. He spent the last four years of his life with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Elizabeth Ann Tollett of Punta Gorda; son and daughter-in-law, David Ralph and Wendy Tollett of Punta Gorda; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob and Mary Tollett of Englewood, FL, Tommy and Vivian Tollett of Kentucky, and Johnny Tollett of Spring City; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sally Tollett, Jane and Allen Denton, and Lounell and Bruce Ballard, all of Dayton, TN, Dorothy Pearl and Dick Miller of Grandview, TN, and Della and Sanford Brewer of Spring City; and grandchildren, Cal Tollett and McKenna Tollett of Punta Gorda.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom West and Ollie Sherrill Tollett.
Information was provided by Kays Ponger/Royal Palm Funeral Home in Punta Gorda, and by the family.

James Robert Horton
Feb. 27, 1932 - Nov. 20, 2001
James Robert "Bob" Horton, 69, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 20, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 24 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Cummingsville Methodist Cemetery. The Rev. Roland Smith officiated.
Mr. Horton was born Feb. 27, 1932, in VanBuren County, TN, the son of Otta Ray and Stella Morgan Horton.
He was a retired railroad employee.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Pauline Frizzell Horton of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Sam Jacobs of Shelbyville, TN; brother, Morgan Horton of Doyle, TN; sisters, Nann Million of Crossville, Doris Collins of Chattanooga and Betty Shockley of Nashville; granddaughter, Christy Williams of Murfreesboro, TN; and grandson, Justin Jacobs of Decatur, AL.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Otta Ray and Stella Morgan Horton; brother, Otta Lee Horton; and sister, Dorothy McClure.
Pallbearers were Shannon Taylor, Paul Taylor, Jim Collins, Bill Crabbe, Lance Williams, Howard Shockley, Bobby Shockley and Rick Gann. Honorary pallbearers were Carl Sexton, Tim Sexton, Kenny Viehlak, Clint Wilson, Jeff Collins, Joe Collins, Terry Bow, Dr. Mark Hendrixson and Chuck Crabbe.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

James P. O'Brien Jr.
Aug. 17, 1930 - Nov. 17, 2001
James P. O'Brien Jr., 71, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 12, 2001. A memorial service was held Nov. 17 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, with Father Patrick Brownell officiating.
Mr. O'Brien was born Aug. 17, 1930, in Camden, NJ, the son of James P. Sr. and May Elizabeth Robinson O'Brien.
He was a retired firefighter for the city of Miami, FL, and a former Cumberland County school bus driver. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Debora and Tom Pierce, and Margie and Brian King, all of Crossville, and Kathleen and Harry Brockman of Orlando, FL; and grandchildren, Harry Brockman, Johnny Brockman and Kelly Brockman, all of Orlando, and Adam King of Crossville.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Ruby B. Walls Potts
April 5, 1901 - Nov. 23, 2001
Ruby B. Walls Potts, 100, of Shelbyville, TN, passed away Nov. 23, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 25 at First United Methodist Church in Shelbyville, with burial in Willow Mount Cemetery. The Rev. Randall Ganues and the Rev. Jon Bell officiated.
Mrs. Potts was born April 5, 1901, in Marshall County, TN, the daughter of James and Sulie Faris Redmond.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters, Jean Fox of Crossville and Shirley Grobe of Farmersville, TX; son, Thomas Eugene Potts of Crossville; sister, Virginia Calahan of Shelbyville; brother, Frank Walls of Shelbyville; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Eugene Potts; and son, Gordon Eugene Potts.
Information provided by Gowen-Smith Chapel in Shelbyville.

James Edward Walker
March 19, 1958 - Nov. 21, 2001
James Edward "Ed" Walker, 43, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 21, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 24 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Linary Cemetery. Dan Haskins officiated.
Mr. Walker was born March 19, 1958, in Putnam County, TN.
He was a self-employed auto mechanic.
Survivors include his two children, John Paul Walker and Kelly Ann Walker, both of Crossville; father, Paul Walker of Sparta; mother and stepfather, Joyce and Coy Lewis of Crossville; sister, Paula Hill of Sparta; stepbrother, Dick Lewis; three nieces; and three great-nieces.
Pallbearers were Sonny Lewis, Dickie Lewis, Gary Wayne Whittenburg, Don Barnes, Jeff Cox and David Bell.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Leonard Eugene Cody
Feb. 7, 1912 - Nov. 19, 2001
Leonard Eugene "L.E." Cody, 89, of Jamestown, TN, passed away Nov. 19, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 23 from the chapel of Jennings Funeral Home in Jamestown, with burial in Fentress Memory Gardens. Bro. Arthur Nance Jr. and Bro. Harold Slaven officiated.
Mr. Cody was born Feb. 7, 1912, in Fentress County, the son of Virgle and Zona Hill Cody.
He was an electrician and plumber. He and his wife, Willie Cody, were owners and operators of the L&W Drive-In for 21 years. Mr. Cody was also owner and operator of Cody's Septic Tank Cleaning Service.
He served in the U.S. Army as a tank driver, 759th Tank Battalion, Third Army, under Gen. Patton. He was in campaigns across France and Germany, and participated in the Battle of the Bulge during the winter of 1944-'45. At war's end he was honorably discharged.
Survivors include his wife, Willie Johnson Cody of Jamestown; sons, Gustas Benton "G.B." Cody of Jasper, GA, and William Lloyd Cody of Jamestown; daughters, Carolyn Sue Walker of Clarkrange, TN, Bobbye Ruth Garrett of Muncie, IN, and Jessie Rae Drake of Crossville; brothers, Noble Cody of Cookeville and Dee Cody of Chattanooga; sisters, Tince South of Chicago, IL, and Lucille Elmore of Chattanooga; and 17 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Virgle Cody; mother, Zona Cody; first wife, Hazel Burks Cody; and brother, Linsey Cody.
Pallbearers were Dale Beaty, Bob Beaty, Jimmy Johnson, Don Wright, Ralph Wright, Cletis Johnson, Rocky Cody and Mark Walker.

Juanita Allison Smith
Oct. 24, 1933 - Nov. 21, 2001
Juanita Allison Smith, 68, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 21, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 24 from the chapel of Putnam-Reed Funeral Home Inc. in Pikeville, TN, with burial in Humble Cemetery.
Ms. Smith was born Oct. 24, 1933, in Pikeville, the daughter of Althea and Gordon Allison.
She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughter, Loretta Kay Cagle of Crossville; son, Terry Allen Smith of La Vergne, TN; sisters, Elizabeth Millard of Cleveland, TN, and Mary Faye Coker of Texas; brothers, Ike Allison of Crossville, James Howard Allison of Michigan and Conrad Allison of Pikeville; grandchildren, Edward Lynn "Chip" Cagle Jr. and Justin Craig Cagle; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Althea and Gordon Allison; son, Stephen Ray Young; and brothers, Charles Allison and Earl Allison.
Putnam-Reed Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Jimmie Tollett
April 6, 1940 - Nov. 22, 2001
Jimmie Tollett, 61, of Lufkin, TX, passed away Nov. 22, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 24 in the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin, with the Rev. R.G. "Bud" Davis and the Rev. Greg Coon officiating. Interment followed in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.
Mr. Tollett was born April 6, 1940, in Crossville, the son of George Finas and Mary Ann Sherrill Tollett.
He was a telephone contractor of Splicers Inc. He attended First United Pentecostal Church in Lufkin, and had been a resident of Lufkin for 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, Joy Tollett of Lufkin; daughters and sons-in-law, Kristin and Dwayne Fredregill of Huntington, TX, and Kelli and Philip Price of Lufkin; son, Tony Tollett of Dayton, OH; sister and brother-in-law, Maxie and Joe May of Charlotte, NC; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Juanita Tollett of Conroe, TX, Eddie Tollett of Crossville and Estle and Millie Tollett of Dayton, OH; grandchildren, Amanda Tollett, Kyle Tollett, Brandon Tollett, Katelyn Tollett, all of Dayton, OH, and Rhett Price and Sadie Price, both of Lufkin; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Don Engelby, Melvin Vick, Jessie Nash, Kenneth Ashby, Harold Runkle, Jerry Tollett, Carl Rushing and Richey Sikes.
Information provided by Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Directors of Lufkin.

Lenora I. Farr
March 17, 1926 - Nov. 25, 2001
Lenora I. Farr, 75, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 25, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 27 from Clarkrange Chapel, Jennings Funeral Homes, with burial in Jonesville Cemetery. The Rev. Vernon Caruthers and the Rev. Jimmie Turner officiated.
Mrs. Farr was born March 17, 1926, in the Oakgrove community, TN, the daughter of Walter and Ida Rich Garrett.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters, Paulette Norrod of Crossville and Margaret Fawbush of Sparta; son, Jeff Farr of Clarkrange; brother, Howard Garrett of Orlando, FL; sisters, Sharon Kreipp of Milford, OH, and Charlene Carter of Mt. Juliet, TN; grandchildren, Nathan, Cindy, Stephanie and Leigh; and great-grandchildren, Nicola, A.J. and Lindsey.
She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Garrett; and mother, Ida Garrett.
Pallbearers were Richard Copeland, Nathan Norrod, Lowell Garrett, Rollie Garrett, Allen Garrett and Michael Ashburn.
Clarkrange Chapel, Jennings Funeral Homes, was in charge of the arrangements.

Terry Dean Hall
Nov. 4, 1957 - Nov. 22, 2001
Terry Dean "Beaver" Hall, 44, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 22, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 26 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Pomona Cemetery. Bro. Mike Ritzman officiated.
Mr. Hall was born Nov. 4, 1957, in Berea, OH, the son of Jessie C. Hall and Lillian Gibson Hall.
He was employed in maintenance for Heritage Inn.
Survivors include his father, Jessie C. Hall of Crossville; stepdaughter, Cindy Lewis of Crossville; sister, Sherry Lanzilotta of Crossville; brothers, David Hall of Nashville, Gary Hall and Perry Hall, both of Crossville, and Jerry Hall of Cincinnati, OH; and very close friend, Karen Collins of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Gibson Hall.
Pallbearers were Earl Randolph, Kenneth Quarles, Brian Lawson, Lynn Patton, Roger Denton and Dan Ritchie.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Bernice Hall Hinch
Dec. 2, 1935 - Nov. 26, 2001
Bernice Hall Hinch, 65, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 26, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 28 at Springs Chapel Methodist Church, with burial in Springs Chapel Cemetery in Fentress County. Bro. Billy Durham officiated.
Ms. Hinch was born Dec. 2, 1935, in Chestnut Ridge, TN, the daughter of Daily and Debbie Mae Jones Hall.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Rogers of Wartburg, TN, Wanda Hall of Clarkrange, Marilyn Day of Crossville, Karlon Stowers Hall of Chestnut Ridge and Patty Wallace of Banner Springs, TN; son, Donald Eugene "Butch" Norris of Georgia; brothers, Roland Hall of Chestnut Ridge, Ronald D. Hall of Clarkrange and Arnold F. Hall Sr. of Crossville; sister, Hallie Winningham of Crossville; grandchildren, Jamie Hall, Leon K. Hall, Misty Wallace, Steven Wallace and Scottie Hall; and great-grandchildren, Tyler Bilbery, Anthony Rogers and Jamie Lee Hall Jr.
She was preceded in death by her father, Daily Hall; mother, Debbie Mae Hall; son, Donald Gene Adams; sister, Geneva Bilbrey; and grandchildren, Timothy L. Bilbrey and Amanda Hall.
Pallbearers were Arnold Hall, Leon Hall, Steven Wallace, Tracy Davenport, Tommy Hinch and Donald Hall.
Clarkrange Chapel, Jennings Funeral Homes, was in charge of the arrangements.

Arnold McKinley Johnson
April 17, 1933 - Nov. 24, 2001
Arnold McKinley Johnson, 68, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 24, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 27 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. George Maddox officiated.
Mr. Johnson was born April 17, 1933, in Bryson City, NC, the son of Wadesel and Lora Belle Carson Johnson.
He was a press operator at Crossville Rubber Products, and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his sons, Buddy Johnson and Gene Johnson, both of Crossville; daughter, Dene Johnson of Crossville; brother, Earl Johnson of Pikeville, TN; sisters, Bernice Jones, Alene Lewis, Ora Ashburn and Clara Hubbard, all of Crossville, and Venice Collins of Kingsport, TN; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Charles Ray Medley, Jim Bo Medley, Tony Bowman, Gainer Lance, Brandon Kennedy and Gene Johnson.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Fyrn Audrey Norrod
March 2, 1938 - Nov. 21, 2001
Fyrn Audrey Norrod, 63, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 21, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Charles Martin officiated, with special music by the Mayland Nazarene Church Trio: Jay Fox, Betty Green and Charlie Brewer.
Mrs. Norrod was born March 2, 1938, in Newport, TN, the daughter of Aubrey and Mary Oma Ramsey Holt.
She was a beautician, and a member of Mayland Nazarene Church.
Survivors include her husband, Buddy Norrod of Crossville; sisters, Margaret Hood of Kingsport, TN, and Betty Green of Crossville; and brothers, Richard Holt, Gary Holt and Charles Holt, all of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Tony Brown, Ray Norrod, Brian Green, Brad Holt, Stacy Holt, David Holt, Lynn Holt and Chris Holt.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Ruby B. Walls Potts
April 5, 1901 - Nov. 23, 2001
Ruby B. Walls Potts, 100, of Shelbyville, TN, passed away Nov. 23, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 25 at First United Methodist Church in Shelbyville, with burial in Willow Mount Cemetery. The Rev. Randall Ganues and the Rev. Jon Bell officiated.
Mrs. Potts was born April 5, 1901, in Bedford County, TN, the daughter of James and Sulie Walls.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters, Jean Fox of Crossville and Shirley Grobe of Farmersville, TX; son, Thomas Edward Potts of Crossville; sister, Virginia Calahan of Shelbyville; brother, Frank Walls of Shelbyville; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Eugene Potts; and son, Gordon Eugene Potts.
Pallbearers were Richard Fox, L.A. Fox Jr., Dan Grobe, David Grobe, Ed Grobe and Tony Rudd.
Information provided by Gowen-Smith Chapel in Shelbyville.
The previous obituary is reprinted to correct information submitted from the funeral home.

Lucy M. Story
April 28, 1906 - Nov. 21, 2001
Lucy M. Story, 96, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 21, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 24 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Mike Garrett officiated.
Mrs. Story was born April 28, 1906, in Davidson County, TN, the daughter of Rueben and Kelly Neely Hargis.
She was a restaurant owner, and a member of the Congregational Church.
Survivors include her grandchildren, Lyn Hargis and Margaret Mullinax, both of Crossville; great-grandchild, Adrienne Tabor of Crossville; daughter-in-law, Norma Hargis of Crossville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rueben and Kelly Neely Hargis; son, James "Buster" Hargis; daughter, Lula Mae Phillips; husband, Plure Hargis; and husband, L.M. "Pop" Story.
Pallbearers were Luke Turner, Venable Kearley, Lynn Hargis, Greg Mullinax, Josh Kearley and Tony Findley.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.