Jerry D. Baisley
Nov. 28, 1954 - March 20, 2003
Jerry Donny Baisley, 48, of Crossville, passed away March 20, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Bill Roberts officiated, with special music by Scott Cunningham.
Mr. Baisley was born Nov. 28, 1954 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of James Andrew and Mary Jewell Mathes Baisley.
He was a logger and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Shelton Baisley of Crossville; sons, Shawn Baisley, Justin Baisley and Alan Cooper, all of Crossville; daughters, Kristi Hedgecoth of Crossville, Misti Scott of Sparta and Donna Baisley of Crossville; grandchildren, Joycelyn Scott and Starr and Kevin Hedgecoth; mother, Jewell Baisley of Crossville; brother, Danny Baisley of Crossville; and sisters, Peggy Morrison of Crossville, Mary (Connie) Hoffert of Athens, TN, Janet Baisley Moore of Crossville, Darlene Dalton of Crossville and Frances Barr of Atlanta, GA.
Pallbearers were Tommy Norrod, Roger Norris, Eddie Norris, Allen Houston, James Williams, Odus Barton, Tony Tally and John Davis.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Fairzina Beyer
March 17, 1913 - March 19, 2003
Fairzina "Zina" Beyer, 90, of Crossville, passed away March 19, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Lantana Cemetery. The Rev. Roland Smith officiated, with special music by the Smith Sisters.
Ms. Beyer was born March 17, 1913 in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of Alfonzo and Rintha Hyder Beyer.
She was a nurse's aid and a member of Central Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Gene Beyer of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby Brewer of Crossville; and brother, Orville Taber of Huber Heights, OH.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rozetta Carver; son, Marvin Beyer; sisters, Rosanell Hughes, Minnie Carver, Martha Jane Smith and Flossie Beyer; and brothers, Herman Myers and Vernon Beyer.
Pallbearers were Mike McClanahan, Ricky Engle, Shaun Engle, Shannon Carver, Keith Salsbury, Randy Echols, Greg Engle and Phil Hixon.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Arnold W. Brown
Jan. 12, 1925 - March 19, 2003
Arnold Wilburn Brown, 78, of Crossville, passed away March 19, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Big Lick Cemetery. Bros. Steve Watts, Tim Watts and Oliver Flowers officiated, with special music by Hwy. 127 South Church of Christ singers.
Mr. Brown was born Jan. 12, 1925 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Wilburn and Ida Kerley Brown.
He was a carpenter and a member of the Hwy. 127 South Church of Christ. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Houston Brown of Crossville; son, Charles W. Brown of Crossville; daughter, Carolyn Emery of Crossville; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Roy Brown of Crossville and Carl Brown of St. Cloud, FL; and sisters, Violet Kerley of Crossville and Rosalee Phiffer of Murfreesboro.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Martin and Glenn Brown; and sisters, Pauline Frady and Lois Rogers.
Pallbearers were Pete Bradley, Oliver Blaylock, Tim Kerley, Leon Brown, Ted Campbell and John Tollett.
Honorary pallbearers were Kenny Wagner, Toby High, Wendell Kerley, Richard Wyatt, Alton Swafford, Buddy Hassler and Leslie Raymond.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy J. Parks
June 18, 1941 - March 21, 2003
Dorothy June Parks, 61, of Sparta, TN passed away March 21, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Smith Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Eliot Roberts officiated.
Mrs. Parks was born June 18, 1941 in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of Grady Lee Lawson and Vinia Mae Blaylock Lawson.
She was a homemaker and a member of Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sons, Donnie Parks of Crossville, Lonnie Parks, Steve Parks and Scottie Parks, all of Pleasant Hill; daughters, Joy Flagg of Franklin, TN, Sherry Parks and Sharon Crockett, both of Crossville; father, Lee Lawson of Sparta; 11 grandchildren; brothers, Osie Lawson of Crossville and Jerry Lawson of Pleasant Hill; and special sister-in-law, Judy Waldo of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Mack Parks; mother, Vinia Lawson; and brother, Joe Lawson.
Pallbearers were Vernon Miller, Stanley Miller, Michael Miller, Travis Waldo, Josh Lawson and Darrell Parks.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Selmalee Harrison
Oct. 25, 1911 - March 22, 2003
Selmalee Harrison, 91, passed away March 22, 2003. She was born October 25, 1911 to George Edgar and Elsa Gernt Harrison in Jamestown, TN. In 1920, her family moved to Crossville and bought the house at 62 Old Mail Road, where she lived until her death.
She was a 1930 graduate of Cumberland County High School.
She was employed in several of her family's business endeavors, including the Mecca Theater, Harrison Motors, and TAP, Inc. She later served as president of the board of directors of Plateau Properties, Inc. She was, during her working years, a member of Crossville's Business and Professional Women's Organization. She was also known for her many years of service as a Pink Lady at Cumberland Medical Center.
Ms. Harrison was a devoted member of First Christian Church where she is remembered for her casseroles, her generosity and by generations of the church's children as a beloved Sunday school teacher and hostess of the church's annual Easter egg hunt.
The children of her family treasured the privileges of hearing one of her original stories or receiving one of her famous birthday cakes. Although she had none of her own, her love for children extended beyond those of her family and her church. A measure of that love could perhaps be found by lining up the popcorn balls she had made over the years for the children who came to her door on Halloween. The line would surely reach into another county.
Her wit and sense of humor were legendary, and, as her doctor, her therapist, the devoted caregivers of her declining years and her last visitors will affectionately attest, remained intact almost as long as she could still speak.
She is survived by her sister, Audrey, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Mabel; and five brothers, Cosby, George Jr., Jesse, Arthur and an unnamed infant boy.
Funeral services were held at First Christian Church. The Rev. George Long officiated, with interment in Crossville City Cemetery on March 26.

Emily J. Martin
Aug. 8, 1930 - March 19, 2003
Emily Jean Martin, 72, of Crossville, passed away March 19, 2003. Graveside services were conducted March 24 at Pine Hill Cemetery in Sparrowbush, NY. The Rev. Roger Martin officiated.
Mrs. Martin was born Aug. 8, 1930 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of Marjorie Moulton Westfall and John A. Westfall.
She was a catalog manager for JC Penney and a member of Deerpark Reformed Church. She was also a member of the Fidelis Triangle in Port Jervis.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph Martin of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Lisa Martin of Rochester, NY, the Rev. Roger and Pamela Martin of Salt Lake City, UT, Gary Martin of Crossville and Randall and Annette Martin of Milford, PA; brothers, Donald Westfall of Port Jervis and Harold Westfall of Godeffroy; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marjorie Moulton Westfall and John A. Westfall.
Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Knight Auchmoody Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements in Port Jervis, NY. Hood Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.

Uldean B. Skinner
May 6, 1925 - March 21, 2003
Uldean B. Skinner, 77, of Crossville, passed away March 21, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 24 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Todd McDonald officiated.
Mrs. Skinner was born May 6, 1925, in Pickett County, TN, the daughter of Sam and Lenora Parsons Neal.
She was a nurse's aid and a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Jerry Bowman and Jimmy and Barbara Bowman, all of Crossville; daughter, Karen Skinner of Florida; sisters, Doris Sisco, Pauline Cox and Leora Albertson; brothers, Potter Neal and Troy Neal; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jess C. "Bud" Skinner; and infant daughter, Charleene Bowman.
Pallbearers included William Wyatt, Patrick Studer, Gary Almonrode, Jody Thomas, Gary Woody and Jerry Woody.
Honorary pallbearer was Bobby Wyatt.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Novel L. Stone
Nov. 29, 1930 - March 21, 2003
Novel Lucille Stone, 72, of Crossville, passed away March 21, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 21 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with graveside committal services held March 22 at Davis Cemetery. Bro. J.T. Davis and Bro. Rudy Oakes officiated, with special music by Wade, Leslie and Clyde Smith.
Mrs. Stone was born Nov. 29, 1930 in Bledsoe County, TN, the daughter of Alton and Ova Scarbrough Mooneyham.
She was a homemaker and a member of Winesap Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Stone of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, William and Terri Stone of Winesap; daughter, Wilma J. Stone of Winesap; grandchildren, Richard Obitts and Melanie Thurman; and great-grandchildren, Guary Wyatt, Dakota Wooden, Mason Walker and Jake Obitts.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald and Leon Mooneyham.
Pallbearers were Guary Wyatt, Cordell Wyatt, Earl Thomas, Larry Myers, Jr. Norris and Chris Thurman.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Melva K. Strauch
April 11, 1916 - March 15, 2003
Melva Kathryn (Peifly) Strauch passed away on March 15, 2003. A memorial service is planned in Pleasant Hill Community Church for Saturday, March 29 at 11 a.m.
Mrs. Strauch was born April 11, 1916 on Crystal Spring Farm, Schnecksville, PA, the daughter of Irwin and Kate Peifly.
She graduated from South Whitehall High School and Catawba College in Salisbury, NC. She taught Latin, English and some math in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. She married the Reverend Paul E. Strauch, a United Church of Christ minister, on July 13, 1941. Paul is a resident of May Cravath Wharton Nursing Home in Pleasant Hill, TN, where Paul and Melva were residing in Uplands Retirement Village during the last three years.
The Strauchs lived in various places Ñ Freemansburg, PA; Buffalo, NY; Washington, DC; Philadelphia, PA; New Cumberland, PA; Danbury, CT; and in a renovated church house in Perry County, PA.
Melva was an active member in the churches Paul served. She was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity in various places including Americus, GA; for the Newport Public Library for 20 years; and for the Junior Red Cross and Fellowship House in Philadelphia.
She served as president of Church Women United of the state of Pennsylvania, as well as Philadelphia; Danbury, CT; and Newport, PA. She wrote weekly book reviews for three county newspapers in Perry County for 18 years.
Melva is survived by her husband, Paul; sons, John of San Diego, CA; Joel of Larchmont, NY; Timothy of Watertown, WI; and Thomas of Salem, OR; seven grandchildren; and sister, Marion of Cedar Rapids, IA.
Melva chose to die in the Death With Dignity Program in Salem, OR.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Pleasant Hill Community Church, Tony Carter, Treasurer, P.O. Box 167A, Pleasant Hill, TN 38578 for the Hunger Fund of Church Women United in the USA.

Alice M. York
April 4, 1912 - March 20, 2003
Alice Mae York, 90, of Crossville, passed away March 20, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 22 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with graveside committal services on March 23 at Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Dan Haskins officiated, with special music by granddaughter, Samantha Harden.
Mrs. York was born April 4, 1912 in Fentress County, TN, the daughter of Robert and Rosa Voiles Thompkins.
She was a member of Homestead Baptist Church and very active in the American Red Cross Bloodmobile.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Avery C. and Sharon York Jr. and Hassell Ray and Elizabeth York, all of Crossville; daughter, Anna Rose York of Athens, GA; sisters, Lena Voiles of Dayton, OH and Ester Freels of Sunbright, TN; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Jerry York, Robert York, Little Hassell York, Little Avery York, Stephen Conaster, Phillip Harden, Blake Dickenson and Ryan Dickenson.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Edward H. Huber
Aug. 24, 1918 - March 15, 2003
Edward Herman Huber, 84, of Fairfield Glade, passed away March 15, 2003. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 21 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with burial in Church Columbarium. Father Greg Neuzil will officiate.
Mr. Huber was born Aug. 24, 1918 in Cincinnati, OH, the son of Herman and Mary Schertler Huber.
He was a machine shop manager for Proctor & Gamble and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He was in the 20th Air Force during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Hall Huber of Fairfield Glade; son, Mark Huber of Fairfield Glade; and sisters, Kay Niklas and Vera Wright of Cincinnati, OH.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Glassmeyer.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

Eugene D. Konrek
Jan. 17, 1921 - March 16, 2003
Eugene Donald Konrek, 82, of Fairfield Glade, passed away March 16, 2003. A Mass to celebrate his life will be held Wednesday, March 19 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 7505 Peavine, Fairfield Glade at 4 p.m. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the Mass.
Mr. Konrek was born Jan. 17, 1921 in Dunkirk, NY. He lived in Detroit and Florida for most of his life.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 59 years, Ruth Konrek; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Kert Olsen of Laguna Hills, CA, Pam and Don Haisman of Fort Myers, FL, Carolyn Konrek of Fairfield Glade and Nancy and Hale Lydic of Nashville, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Gerry and Mary Ann Konrek of Port Hope, MI; grandchildren and spouses, Jennifer and Juan Carlos Krause-Ramiro, Jeffrey and Julia Krause, Matthew Krause, the late Gary and Sharron Haisman, Paul and Tina Haisman and Laura Haisman; and great-grandchildren, Alexis and Tyler Haisman and Dahlia Krause-Ramiro.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

John "J.C." McCoy
March 19, 2003
John "J.C." McCoy, 81, of Rockwood, passed away March 19, 2003. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 22 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood, with the Rev. Tom Tapp, the Rev. Denny Moore, the Rev. Jim Whittenbarger and the Rev. Stephen Pickard officiating. Interment will follow in the Ozone Cemetery with military honors by the Crab Orchard VFW. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at Evans Mortuary.
Mr. McCoy was a member of VFW Post #9686, Crab Orchard; a U.S. Army veteran of World War II; retired minister and stone mason; and active in the Big Emory Baptist Association. He pastored Pomona Baptist Church for 23 years and Daysville Baptist Church for 19 years.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Marie McCoy of Rockwood; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Angela McCoy of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Robert Taylor of Andrews, NC, Betty and Jerry Randolph and Jane and Chuck Rector of Crossville; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; brother, Jerome McCoy of Crossville; and a host of nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Arley, Lane and Reese McCoy; and sisters, Ann, Lil, Corene and Ginny.
Memorials have been requested for the Sub-Acute Wing, Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville or for the church of your choice.
Evans Mortuary in Rockwood is in charge of the arrangements.

James M. Collins
Oct. 27, 1928 - March 8, 2003
James Murphy Collins, 74, of the Lake Tansi Community, passed away March 8, 2003. Memorial services were held March 13 at the Tansi Community Church. Bro. Jack Irwin officiated.
Mr. Collins was born Oct. 27, 1928 in Premire, WV, the son of Grover Cleveland and Lula Margaret Blevins Collins.
He was a retired builder and special assistant to Congressman Carl. D. Pursell. He was also a Navy veteran, having served during World War II. He loved his building projects and his horses. His love for his grandchildren was foremost.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Collins of Lake Tansi; son, Jeffrey Anderson of Livonia, MI; daughters and son-in-law, Cynthia Scherlitz of Plymouth, MI, Patricia and James Caldwell of Canton, MI and Karen Crum of Dallas GA; grandchildren, Alexandria Crum, Amanda Crum, Bryanne Caldwell, James Scherlitz, Willard Chambers and Sheri Bergerson; and great-grandchild, Derrick Bergerson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Catherine Harp; brothers, Ivan, Robert, Clarence and Kenneth Collins; and sisters, Mae Mongeau and Louise Grassel.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

James E. Elmore
Oct. 5, 1926 - March 14, 2003
James Edward Elmore, 76, of Fairfield Glade, passed away March 14, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 17 at Woodlawn Chapel of Roses in Nashville, with interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Mr. Elmore was born Oct. 5, 1926 in Tullahoma, TN, the son of G.V. and Alline Overall Elmore.
He was retired president of the real estate and insurance firm, Bryan, Ward, & Elmore Inc. of Nashville. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of John B. Garrett Lodge F & AM and all York Rite Bodies.
Survivors include his loving wife, Lucille Culbertson Elmore of Fairfield Glade; son, Danny L. (Per) Elmore of Cookeville; daughter, Nan Elmore Hooper of Antioch, TN; granddaughters, Lindsay Hooper Simmons of LaVargne, TN, Tara Alexis Elmore of Baltimore, MD, Natalie Celeste Elmore of Malibu, CA and Stephanie Nicole (Nikki) Elmore of Cookeville, TN; sisters, Marie Holderfield of Snellville, GA and Dorothy Brown of Murphysboro, IL; brother, Robert G. Elmore of Jackson, TN; half sister, Sally Wallace Clark of Brentwood, TN; half brothers, Wallace Elmore Sr. of Antioch, TN and J.V. Elmore of Anaheim, CA.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Holderfield, Hank Holderfield, Michael Holderfield, W. Allen (Bud) Bryan III, Bob Rivers, Rusty Hagan, Jonathan Blazer and Dan Hooper.
Honorary pallbearers Andy Wehby, John B. Scott, Robert G. Exum, Henry W. Smith, Boyer Cheshire and John S. Hagan.
Woodlawn Funeral Home in Nashville and Bilbrey Funeral Home in Crossville were in charge of the arrangements.

Alyson R. Hamby
March 16, 2003
Alyson Renee Hamby, 39, of the Westel Community, Rockwood, passed away March 16, 2003. Funeral services were held March 17 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary, with graveside services and interment to be held on March 18 at 2 p.m. in the Edgewood Cemetery in Knoxville. The Rev. Rick Davenport officiated.
Ms. Hamby was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and an employee of the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
Survivors include her daughters, Jessica Clifton of Knoxville, Maggie Nauman of Rockwood and Karry Hamby of Rockwood; grandchild, Sydney Clifton; father, Fred McDaniel of Knoxville; mother, Sue Hatmaker of Rockwood; and sister, Anna Edwards of Rockwood.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is in charge of the arrangements.

Ruby McCowan
April 10, 1924 - March 12, 2003
Ruby McCowan, 78, of Crossville, passed away March 12, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 15 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home, with interment in the Sand Springs Cemetery in Monterey, TN. The Rev. Bobby Floyd officiated.
Mrs. McCowan was born April 10, 1924 in Monterey, TN, the daughter of John Bailey and Margaret Ford Walker.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Kim Adams of Smithville, TN; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Helen Cobble of Monterey, TN, Billy Cobble of Smithville, TN, Larry and Rose Cobble of Smithville, TN and Tommy McCowan of Monterey, TN; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sisters, Lennie Walker of Monterey, TN, Gladys McDaniels of Roseville, MI and Lillie Mae Henry of Loudon, TN.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Emmit Cobble and Clyde McCowan; son, Johnny Paul Cobble; brothers, Earl, Wayman, Doyle, Henry B. and Robert Lee Walker; and sisters, Beulah Ford and Mattie Lou Walker.
Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Sylvia L. Godsey
June 18, 1923 - March 7, 2003
Sylvia Lucille Godsey, 79, of Crab Orchard, passed away March 7, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 10 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. Bro. Phil Jenkins officiated.
Mrs. Godsey was born June 18, 1923 in Rhea County, TN, the daughter of Oliver and Julie Burns Daniels.
She was a housewife and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her sons, Raymond Godsey of Peavine, TN, Tommy Godsey of Crab Orchard, Pete Godsey of Ozone, TN, and Bobby, Ricky and Joe Godsey, all of Crab Orchard; daughters, Geroldine Conger of Knoxville, Christine Cox, Louise Cox, Patsy Barnes, Peggy Back and Diane Hale, all of Crab Orchard; 43 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Melba Gunter, Geroldine Smith and Wilma Sherrill, all of Crossville, and Gladys Sherrill and Mildred Thurman of Crab Orchard; and brothers, Buddy Daniels of Rockwood, TN, and Kenneth and Calvin Daniels of Crab Orchard.
She was preceded in death by her husbad, Frank Godsey; daughters, Imogene Hoskins, Glenda Gunter and Brenda Godsey; sisters, Irene Godsey, Inas Daniels, Agnes Sherrill and Edna Houston.
Pallbearers were Donald Moore, Steven Back, Raymond Back, Scotty Godsey, Cheyenne Barnes and Tinker Godsey.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Pamela A. Hanko
July 21, 1946 - March 7, 2003
Pamela "Pam" A. Hanko, 56, of Perry Twp., OH, formerly of Painesville, OH, passed away March 7, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 11 at the Vineyard Community Church in Wickliffe, OH, with interment in Perry Twp. Cemetery.
Mrs. Hanko was born July 21, 1946 in Cleveland, OH.
Survivors include her husband of 10 years, Richard Hanko; son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Robin Wienhold of Eastlake, OH; daughter, Kathi Sherman of Plymouth, MI; grandson, Evan Wienhold; mother and stepfather, Angela and Edward Kirschstein of Crossville; sister and brother-in-law, Sandy and Larry Klosterman of Perry, OH; brothers and sister-in-law, Chuck Van Vorhes and Michael and Araina Kirschstein, all of Crossville; stepsister and husband, Sarah and Ken DeBold of Mandeville, LA; several nieces and nephews and other family members.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert C. Van Vorhes.
Contributions may be made to the Vineyard Community Church Outreach Programs, 1928 E. 300th St., Wickliffe, OH, 44092.
Brunner Funeral Home in Mentor, OH was in charge of the arrangements.

John E. Kuhn Sr.
June 17, 1944 - March 8, 2003
John Edward Kuhn Sr., 58, of Crossville, passed away March 8, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 10 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in the Neverfail Cemetery. Bro. Anthony Brown officiated.
Mr. Kuhn was born June 17, 1944 in Detroit, MI, the son of Clarence and Frances Lockwood Kuhn.
He was a factory worker for Flowers Bakery and of the Catholic faith. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Manning of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, John and Mary Hawthorne Kuhn, Jr. of Crossville; stepdaughter, Christy Hall of Crossville; and grandchildren, Christopher and Tyler.
Pallbearers were Scott Jones, Alan Bohannon, Bobby Dixon, Jim Dixon, Douglas Emerson and Jim Muse.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Kermit L. Pyles
March 8, 2003
Kermit L. Pyles, 75, passed away March 8, 2003. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home in Cincinnati, OH.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Ray Barreras; son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Theresa Pyles; grandchildren, Jennifer Carter, Elizabeth Mangold and Brian, Joseph, Molly and Rebecca Pyles; great-grandchildren, Morgan Carter, Paige Mangold and Lukas and Carson Pyles; mother, Mae Pyles; and sisters, Arlean Keys and Billie Wilson.
He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Pyles.
If desired, memorials may be made to Vitas Hospice, Volunteer Services, 11500 Northlake Dr., Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH, 45249.
Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home in Cincinnati, OH is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert L. Richter
June 15, 1915 - Feb. 28, 2003
Robert Leslie Richter, 87, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Feb. 28, 2003. Memorial services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church. The Rev. Max Mayo and the Rev. Lanita Pride will officiate.
Mr. Richter was born June 15, 1915 in Cincinnati, OH, the son of Herbert G. and Gertrude McCarey Richter.
He was a financial analyst and of the Methodist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Naomi Gettig Richter of Fairfield Glade; son, Stephen Richter of St. Louis, MO; daughters, Susan Richter of La Paz, Mexico and Patricia Richter of San Diego, CA; stepson, Charles Cherryholmes of Oregon; stepdaughter, Lee Ann Strode of Idaho; 11 grandchildren; and sister, Margaret Hatfield of Cincinnati, OH.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Edna W. Baisley
Dec. 17, 1912 - March 1, 2003
Edna Wilbanks Baisley, 90, of Crossville, passed away March 1, 2003. Funeral services were held March 4 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Bill Roberts and Bro. Tom Upshaw officiated.
Mrs. Baisley was born Dec. 17, 1912 in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of Eston Kelly and Martha Emily Elmore Wilbanks.
She was a homemaker and a member of Memorial Baptist Church, being a Christian for many years. She enjoyed sewing and loved to quilt.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Emilene and Bill Cline of Crossville; sisters, Estelle Edwards of Knoxville, Pearl Williams of Kentucky and Norma Gamble of Atlanta, GA; grandsons, Steve and Kent Cline of Crossville; and great-grandson, Joe Cline of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Joe Baisley; and sisters, Ruth Boswell, Cora Burgess and Kellie Masters.
Pallbearers were Jim Milam, Butch Burgess, Mitch Treadway, Mike Edwards, Terry Williams and Virgil Wilbanks.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

James E. Cowart
March 7, 2003
James Edward Cowart, 75, passed away March 7, 2003. Funeral services were held March 12 from the chapel of Hodges-Turner-Anderson Funeral Home in Statesboro, GA, with burial in Eastside Cemetery. Dr. H. William Perry officiated.
Mr. Cowart was born in Statesboro, GA. He moved with his family to Atlanta, GA in 1938. He attended Georgia Tech and Southern Tech in Atlanta.
He was a World War II veteran, having flown for the U.S. Navy. He worked as a manufacturing manager for the Lockheed Georgia Company in Marietta, GA and in Chattanooga, TN. In 1981, he moved to Brownwood, TX to work for FMC Corp. as a plant manager, and later transferred to Houston, TX.
He was a member of the Fairfield Glade Community Church and was an avid golfer.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth Ennis Cowart of Fairfield Glade; daughter, Gayle Cowart of Fairfield Glade; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Cathy Cowart and Mark and Louise Cowart; and granddaughters, Angela, Erica and Talia, all of Chattanooga, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lt. Col. Leroy and Lois Rackley Cowart; brother, Lt. Leroy Cowart Jr., who survived the Bataan Death March and died in a POW camp in Japan; and sisters, Martha Cowart Davis and Clotilde Cowart Lowe.
Hodges-Turner-Anderson Funeral Home in Statesboro, GA was in charge of the arrangements. Hood Funeral Home in Crossville was in charge of local arrangements.

Myron E. Decker
Jan. 12, 1904 - March 1, 2003
Myron Edwin Decker, 99, of Cumberland County, passed away March 1, 2003. Funeral services were held March 5 at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park in Toledo, OH.
Mr. Decker was born Jan. 12, 1904 in Toledo, OH, the son of Richard and Eva Mae Hardy Decker.
He was a retired machinist and a member of the Elks Lodge.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, James and Vonnie Decker of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Robert Gump of Allen Park, MI; brother, Jack Decker of Murfreesboro, TN; special niece, Barbara Reed of Maumee, OH; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The family requests donations be made to Christ Lutheran Church, the Elks Lodge or the charity of your choice.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Paul W. Petree
June 16, 1962 - Feb. 24, 2003
Paul Wayne Petree, 40, of Crab Orchard, passed away Feb. 24, 2003. Graveside services were held Feb. 28 at Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Bud Fray officiated.
Mr. Petree was born June 16, 1962 in Knox County, TN, the son of Pete and Christine Finley Petree.
He was a service technician with AAA Rental in Knoxville, TN.
Survivors include his fiancee Robin Powers of Crab Orchard; daughters, Jessica Petree of Vermont and Ashley Petree of Crab Orchard; brother, Donald Finley of Mascott, TN; uncles, Harold Finley and Ernie Finley of Mascott, TN, James Finley and Gary Petree of Knoxville, TN.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Allred, Sean Pugh, A.A. Evans, Dennis Richard, Ed Bennett, O.D. Pugh, Charles Hutchens and Stanley Hutchens.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert R. Wright
Sept. 20, 1946 - March 4, 2003
Robert "Bob" Ray Wright, 56, of Crossville, passed away March 4, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Turner Cemetery. Bro. Ralph Reagan officiated.
Mr. Wright was born Sept. 20, 1946 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Verden and Maude Turner Wright.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene Elmore Wright of Crossville; sons, Tracy Wright of Crossville and Brian Belvin of Pikeville; brother, Norman Wright of Crossville; and sister, Betty Hall of Ohio.
Pallbearers were Steve Barnes, Rondal Barnwell, Donnie Wiggins, Anthony Luttrell, Carlie Elmore and David Creswell.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Ova D. Cook
Feb. 19, 1912 - March 8, 2003
Ova Dell Cook, 91, of Crossville, passed away March 8, 2003. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 11 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. March 11, with private interment to follow. Merlin Sepmeyer will officiate.
Mrs. Cook was born Feb. 19, 1912 in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of Fred and Cora Warner Blaylock.
She was a homemaker and active in the Cumberland County Humane Society. She was also a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her brothers, Clarence Blaylock of Crossville, Harold Blaylock of Hixon, TN, Jack Blaylock of Spanaway, WA, Ralph Blaylock of Gaston, SC, Ed McJunkin of Neotsu, OR, Stewart McJunkin of Dufur, OR, Bob and Clarence McJunkin of Caldwell, ID and Lee McJunkin of Oklahoma; sisters, Frieda Bryan of Castlerock, WA; Hazel Ferguson of Madison Hgts., VA, Louise Blaylock and Effie Porter of Dayton, TN, Anna Lou Henderson, Sue McKeithan and Maggie Caylor, all of Caldwell, ID; a host of nieces and nephews; and many friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Cook; sisters, Mae Blaylock Bryant and Betty McJunkin Evan; and brothers, Homer and Willie McJunkin.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Lung Association or the Cumberland County Humane Society.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

Pansy "Jane" (Sherrill) Oberg
March 2, 2003
A loving mom with a sense of humor, even at the end; you will be greatly missed.
Teacher and homemaker, Mrs. Oberg died March 2, 2003 at age 70. Born in Crab Orchard, Tennessee in 1932, she was homecoming queen at Cumberland County High School (CCHS 1950). In 1954, she received a B.A. in English from Berea College and taught at CCHS for a year. She worked for R.R. Donnelly in New York where she met her husband, Professor Winston Oberg, in Central Park. They moved to East Lansing, Michigan in 1957. She received her M.A. in English from Michigan State University in 1980. She accompanied her husband on teaching assignments to Leeds, England, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil and Oslo, Norway.
In her local community, she was elected Park Commissioner for Meridian Township (1980-1984) and was a member of the Okemos No Name Book Club for thirty years. She loved to square dance, read, travel and paint Rosemal.
Mrs. Oberg's death was preceded by her husband, Dr. Winston Oberg; her daughter, Elizabeth Jane "Liza" Oberg; sisters, Nell Skean and Connie Davis; and brother, Franklin A. "Army" Sherrill.
She is survived by three children, nine grandchildren and four siblings. Daughter, Kathy Close of Grand Haven, MI; son, Roger Oberg of Carlisle, MA; son, Keith Oberg; daughter-in-law, Rosie Oberg; son-in-law, Michael Close; grandchildren, Erik and Elizabeth Oberg of Carlisle, MA, and Joy, Ben, Katy, Abigail, Abraham, Peter and Jonathan of Grand Haven, MI; two brothers, Edgar L. "Jody" Sherrill of Crab Orchard, TN, and Andrew J. "Bud" Sherrill of Crab Orchard, TN; and two sisters, Opal McNeal of Crab Orchard, TN, and Wanda D. Hild of Crossville, TN.
Mrs. Oberg will be buried with her husband in Fort Snelling Cemetery in Minnesota.
Memorial Contributions can be made to CARE.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Minnie E. Simmons
Sept. 29, 1913 - March 5, 2003
Minnie E. Simmons, 89, of Crossville, passed away March 5, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 6 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Akins Cemetery. Mike Kerley officiated. The music was "Peace in the Valley," "Amazing Grace" and "Precious Lord Take My Hand."
Mrs. Simmons was born Sept. 29, 1913, in Cumberland County, TN.
She was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law: Helen and Calvin Burgess and Maralyn and Wayne Jernigan; sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Deanna Simmons, Lowell and Linda Simmons and Sheldon and Suann Simmons; daughter-in-law, Debbie Simmons; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Litton Thomas of Mountain Home, ID and Victor Thomas of Medina, OH; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Simmons; sons, Noble Simmons and Powell Simmons; brothers, Guy Thomas, Bye Thomas, Floyd Thomas and Lee Thomas; and sisters, Jewel Perry and Clara Burgess.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Hospice of Cumberland County in memory of Minnie Simmons.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Juanita O. Wyatt
Sept. 18, 1928 - March 1, 2003
Juanita Opal Wyatt, 74, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away March 1, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery. Bros. Charles Ivey and Jerome McCoy officiated.
Mrs. Wyatt was born Sept. 18, 1928 in Jamestown, TN, the daughter of John L. and Ernie Hayes Wright.
She was a beautician and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Lawrence Wyatt Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; son, Jeff Wyatt of Jacksonville, FL; daughters, Vickie Meyer of Beaufort, SC and Barbara Petro of McClean, VA; stepdaughter, Debbie Koke; stepson, Danny R. Wyatt; and sisters, Edna Furtah of Wauchula, FL, Pauline Copeland of Jamestown, TN; and Sue Dedmon of Cookeville, TN.
Pallbearers were Brian Thompson, Joseph Salvino, Leonard Wyatt, Peter Petro, Greg Meyer and Linny Wyatt.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Landon O. Hagy Jr.
Feb. 28, 2003
Landon Osborne "Butch" Hagy Jr., 59, of Newport, passed away Feb. 28, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 5 from the chapel of Manes Funeral Home in Newport, TN, with burial in Union Cemetery. Father David Garrett officiated.
Mr. Hagy was born in Bristol, VA, the son of Landon Osborne and Carolyn Huntsman Hagy.
He attended Virginia High School in Bristol, VA, and was a graduate of Belmont College with a degree in Business. He started his career with the First American National Bank of Nashville, First National Bank of Crossville, Union Bank & Trust of Livingston, and the National Bank of Tennessee of Newport. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Vietnam. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation.
Survivors include his wife, Yvette G. Hagy of Newport; son, Troy Lee Hagy of Omaha, NE; daughters, Erika Leigh Hagy and Kelly Lynn Hagy of Newport; and sister, Lee Hagy Cole of College Station, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Landon Osborne and Carolyn Huntsman Hagy.
Manes Funeral Home in Newport, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles P. Johnson
Nov. 10, 1939 - Feb. 27, 2003
Charles P. Johnson, 63, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 27, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 3 at Central Baptist Church, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Roland Smith officiated.
Mr. Johnson was born Nov. 10, 1939 in Pawnee City, NE, the son of Jacob McKinley Johnson and Helen Hunzeker Johnson.
He was an engineer for Exxon USA Petroleum and a member of Central Baptist Church in Crossville.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Cox Johnson of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Connie Johnson of Dallas, TX, Jim and Alison Johnson of Ellicott City, MD and Paul and Mara Johnson of Athens, Greece; grandchildren, Jacob, Jessica and Joshua Johnson, Jennifer, Julie and Brandon Johnson, and Micah and Aaron Johnson; and brothers and sisters, Ervin (Lynn) Johnson of Pawnee City, NE, Ed (Esther) Johnson of Leonardtown, MD, Vivian (Irvin) Fintel of St. Petersburg, FL, Ken (Carol) Johnson of Peoria, IL and Marjorie (Tom) Fossum of Omaha, NE.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Clyde, George and Jacob McKinley Johnson Jr.
Pallbearers were Paul Landers, Billy Kelley, Bill Henry, Rodney Smith, Larry Meads and Donny Brown.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Hubert L. Kerley
Dec. 16, 1926 - Feb. 25, 2003
Hubert "Hugh" Lee Kerley, 76, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 25, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 28, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Bob League officiated.
Mr. Kerley was born Dec. 16, 1926 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Walter and Zona Burgess Kerley.
He was a Business Executive Head Hunter and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was an avid music lover, playing the mandolin and guitar. He jammed with Chet Atkins in Knoxville in the early days of Chet's career.
Survivors include his sister, Ruby Tabor, of Crossville; brother, Herbert Kerley of Marietta, GA; mother, Zona Kerley of Crossville; nieces, Sherry Kerley, Kemberly Kerley, Catalena Tabor Eldridge, Connie Shadwell and Suni Nelson; and nephews, Marty McGee, Walter Kerley, Keith Kerley, Larry Tabor and Tim Tabor.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Heim Kerley; father, Walter Kerley; and nephews, Tony and Jeff Tabor.
Pallbearers were nephews, Tim Tabor and Larry Tabor; and cousins, Clyde Thurman, Hossie Burgess, Marvin Kerley and Ted Brown.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Thomas Stewart Jr.
July 15, 1932 - Feb. 28, 2003
Thomas "Tom" Stewart Jr., 70, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 28, 2003. Visitation will be held Friday, March 7, from 6-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 8, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with graveside services at 2 p.m. at Smith's Chapel Cemetery 15th District in Putnam County, TN. Roger Davis will officiate.
Mr. Stewart was born July 15, 1932 in Jackson County, TN, the son of Sherman Lee and Violet Davis Stewart.
He was baptized in and a member of the Washington Ave. Baptist Church in Cookeville in 1968. He was in residential and commercial construction.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Rhoda Woody Stewart; sons, Danny Stewart of Dallas, TX, Tommy Stewart of Crossville, Donny Stewart of Cookeville and Ricky Stewart of Crossville; daughters, Kathy Frazier of Richmond, VA and Kris Jones of Crossville; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert Stewart of Phoenix, AZ and Ralph Stewart of Atlanta, GA; and sisters, Betty Scruggs of Cookeville, Evelyn Ward of Indiana, Jainie Wynkoop of Indiana and Cora Jackson of Jackson County, TN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Inez Helms Stewart; son, Kenny Stewart; grandson, Tommy Stewart; brothers, Noah Anderson and Waymon Lowe; and sister, Wynona Loftis.
Pallbearers were Dan Stewart, Tom Stewart, Don Stewart, Rick Stewart, Ed Jones and Brad Frazier.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Gideons in memory of Mr. Stewart.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

Albert E. VanLandschoot
Oct. 5, 1915 - March 2, 2003
Albert Edmund VanLandschoot passed away March 2, 2003. Graveside services will be held in Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Brainerd, MN.
Mr. VanLandschoot was born Oct. 5, 1915, in Neponset, IL, the son of Marie Carolina Debaker and Camille VanLandschoot, who emigrated from Belgium in 1906.
He married Juanita Hannigan on Dec. 29, 1941. Their 61 years of marriage were full and complete. He had many loving and fun stories to share of their life together.
Mr. VanLandschoot was a home builder in Rock Island, IL until 1966 when he and his wife moved to Crosslake, MN. There they owned and operated Lake Land Realty. They spent their time between the Brainerd area and Florida until the winter of 2002 when they moved to Crossville.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita Hannigan VanLandschoot; children, Anita Cremer of Crossville, Joanne Jacks of Florida, David VanLandschoot of Superior, CO, Daveen Whitney of Crossville and Allen VanLandschoot of Baxter, MN; grandchildren, Michael Spalding, Tamera Penwell, Brian Laverenz, Jodie Poling, Susie Cornell, Justin and Leah VanLandschoot, Robert Whitney, Camille, John and Emily VanLandschoot; great-grandchildren, Rachael, Olivia and Emily Laverenz, Sheree, Victor Allen and Carissa Solis, Dalton Cornell, Rachael Spalding, Taylor, Thomas and Tanner Penwell and Maxwell VanLandschoot; and brother, Joseph VanLandschoot of Davenport, IL.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald VanLandschoot.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. was in charge of local arrangements.

Donald Wyatt
Feb. 21, 2003
Donald Wyatt, 47, of Pikeville, passed away Feb. 21, 2003 in Vanderbilt Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 23 from the chapel of Putnam Reed Funeral Home in Pikeville, TN, with burial in T.Y. Swafford Cemetery. The Rev. Doyle Ashburn and the Rev. Joey Campbell officiated.
Mr. Wyatt was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Vanda Hixson Wyatt; sons, Christopher Shawn Wyatt and Brian Allen Wyatt; daughter-in-law, Melissa Wyatt, all of Pikeville; mother, Louise Wyatt; sister, Elsie Tabor; brothers, Kenneth and Tony Wyatt; nieces, Kelly Barger and Kendra Wyatt; and nephew, Ronnie Tabor.
He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Wyatt; grandparents, Carrie and Edgar Campbell and Robert and Fannie Wyatt; and nephew, Jeffrey Tabor.
Putnam Reed Funeral Home in Pikeville, TN, was in charge of the arrangements.

Carlos L. Allen
Feb. 18, 1940 - Feb. 17, 2003
Carlos Lee Allen, 62, of Cookeville, passed away Feb. 17, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 20 from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home, with burial in Burris Cemetery in Jackson County. The Rev. Roger Cooper and the Rev. Dow Allen officiated.
Mr. Allen was born Feb. 18, 1940 in Jackson County, the son of the late Dillard Gaskell and Hazel Bell McDaniel Allen.
He was formerly associated with the University of Tennessee Experimental Station in Cumberland County and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and Tony Clemmons of Gainesboro, Judy and Dewayne McCloud, Carolyn and Roger Reynolds, Mamye and Jerry Williams, Teresa and Kevin Southerland, and Wilma Eldridge, all of Cookeville; brothers and sister-in-law, Larry and Linda Allen, and Daymond Allen, all of Cookeville, Raymond Allen of Jackson County and Amos Allen of Algood; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Lois Bowman, Ruby Allen and Mary Evelyn Hunter.
Pallbearers were Shawn Reynolds, William Bean, Randy Eldridge, Frankie and Daniel Allen and Anthony and Brian Hodgin.
Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home in Cookeville was in charge of the arrangements.

Yvonne M. Aytes
Feb. 27, 2003
Yvonne Mae Davis Potter Aytes passed away Feb. 27, 2003. Funeral services were conducted March 1 at Frankfort Community Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Junior Nance and Bro. Darwin Nance officiated.
Mrs. Aytes was a member of the Frankfort Community Church.
Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Dewayne Aytes; son and daughter-in-law, Chester Don and Cathy Potter; daughter and fiancŽ, Karen "Kitty" Kennedy and Gary Darnell; daughter and special friend, Tammie Aytes and Gary Dodson; daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Doug Duncan; grandchildren, Mark and Cassie Miller, Sgt. Josh Darnell, Jennifer Lynn Kennedy, Joshua Dewayne Aytes, Chester Don Potter II, Chadwick Dexter Potter and Katie Mae Duncan; sisters and brothers-in-law, Johnnie and Richard Dyle, June and the late Everett Potter and (baby sister) Faye and Bernard Aytes; special niece that she called her little sister, "Nuggie" Debbie Williams; very special nephew, Bill Davis; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; and mother-in-law, Edith Aytes.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Chester Potter; infant son, Arlan Shane Aytes; mother, Janie Mae Davis; father, William Daniel "Bill" Davis; sisters, Dora Davis Hawn, Mildred Davis Potter and Imogene Davis Aytes; brothers, Ray and Roy Davis; and special niece and friend, Judy May LeMay.
Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg was in charge of the arrangements.

Richard E. Gunter
April 7, 1936 - Feb. 24, 2003
Richard "Ed" Edgar Gunter, 66, of Crab Orchard, passed away Feb. 24, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 27 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Bat Town Cemetery. Bro. Winfield Bevins officiated.
Mr. Gunter was born April 7, 1936 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of William and Myrtle Hall Gunter.
He was retired from maintenance at Franklin Limestone Co. and was a member of the Crab Orchard Church of God.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ann Blaylock Gunter, of Crab Orchard; son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Jennifer Gunter of Crab Orchard; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Chuck Sherrill of Crab Orchard; granddaughter, Brianna Sherrill of Crab Orchard; brothers, Alan Gunter of Whitehouse, TN, D. Gunter of Goodlettsville, TN and George Gunter of Crab Orchard; and sister, Linda Campbell of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, G.W. and Roy Gunter; and sisters, Marie Gunter and Edna Lee Peters.
Pallbearers were Paul E. Leopold, Paul M. Leopold, Danny Lee Gunter, Roy Gunter Jr., Richard Gunter and James Gunter.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Albert W. Dinkfelt
Feb. 21, 2003
Albert William Dinkfelt, 60, of Fairfield Glade, formerly of Detroit, MI, passed away Feb. 21, 2003. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 5, at 11:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 15700 East Warren, Detroit, MI.
Mr. Dinkfelt was retired from DTE Energy, with 30 years of service.
Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Dinkfelt of Fairfield Glade; daughter and son-in-law, Hollie and Edmund Rudoni of St. Clair Shores, MI; sons and daughter-in-law, Scott Dinkfelt and Shawn and Kathryn Dinkfelt, of St. Clair Shores, MI; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jillian and Jordan Rudoni, all of St. Clair Shores, MI; sisters and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Bob Silva of Ann Arbor, MI and Pamela Dinkfelt of Eagan, MN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Joanna Dinkfelt.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 East Adams Street, Crossville, TN 38555.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Hubert L. Kerley
Dec. 16, 1926 - Feb. 25, 2003
Hubert "Hugh" Lee Kerley, 76, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 25, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 28, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Bob League officiated.
Mr. Kerley was born Dec. 16, 1926 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Walter and Zona Burgess Kerley.
He was a Business Executive Head Hunter and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his sister, Ruby Tabor, of Crossville; brother, Herbert Kerley of Marietta, GA; and mother, Zona Kerley of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Kerley; and father, Walter Kerley.
Pallbearers were nephews, Tim Tabor, Clyde Thurman, Hollis Burgess, Larry Tabor, Marvin Kerley and Ted Brown.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Melvina Kerley
May 6, 1925 - Feb. 24, 2003
Melvina Kerley, 77, of Grandview, passed away Feb. 24, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 27 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Linary Cemetery. Bro. Mike Kerley officiated.
Mrs. Kerley was born May 6, 1925 in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of James Dewey Stafford and Tilda Bell Moles.
She was a factory worker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Hazel Kerley of Grandview, Charlie and Hazel Kerley of Spring City and Byrd and Molly Kerley of Spring City; daughters and sons-in-law, Agnes and Otis Kerley of Crossville, Kathleen and Leonard Fleenor of Illinois, Susie and Danny Clauson of Spring City, Mary Frances and R.C. McGhee of Spring City and Geneva Petersen of Grandview; 21 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hollis Edward Kerley.
Pallbearers were Jim Motoy, Larry Petersen, R.C. McGhee, Shannon Daniels, Byrd Kerley Jr. and Brandon Sherrill.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Helen M. Stinnett
Feb. 25, 2003
Helen Mercer Stinnett, 76, of Madison, MS, formerly of Crossville, passed away Feb. 25, 2003. Graveside services were held Feb. 28 at Magnolia Cemetery in Maryville, TN. The Rev. Dave Wilkerson, the Rev. Buddy Keyes and the Rev. Ruppert Maxwell officiated.
Mrs. Stinnett was a native of Chipley, FL and a former resident of Crossville where she was a member of the First Baptist Church. She had only lived in Madison, MS for a short time.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Scott Joseph and Deanna Stinnett of Houston, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Mitzi Stinnett and Robert Mayfield of Madison, MS; grandchildren, Brandon Adams-Mayfield of Bellingham, WA, Brooke Keyes of Petal, MS, Graham Mayfield of Jackson, TN and Julia Moriah Mayfield of Madison, MS; sister, Bonnie Ellis of Lakeland, FL; and brother, Charles Mercer of Las Vegas, NV.
She was preceded in death by her parents, R.N. and Mattie M. Mercer; husband, Homer Carson Stinnett; children, Alana Sue Stinnett, Stephen Carson Stinnett and Michael Reed Stinnett; and sister, Mary Adams.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sta-Home Hospice, 406 Briarwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39206.
Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Ridgeland, MS and Miller Funeral Home in Maryville, TN were in charge of the arrangements.

Lester B. Wright
May 24, 1919 - Feb. 25, 2003
Lester B. Wright, 83, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 25, 2003. Funeral services were held Feb. 28 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, conducted by Dr. Dan Haskins Jr. Eulogy was by Ronny Swafford and special music was by Hospice Chaplain Joseph Nilsen.
Mr. Wright was born May 24, 1919 in Monterey, TN, the son of Dillard and Annie Wright.
He graduated from Hume Fogg High School in 1938 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1939 where he achieved the rating of Senior Chief Petty Officer while serving aboard ships in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of war. He was honorably discharged in 1945 after World War II had ended.
He was active as a real estate developer and investor in Florida, Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee until the time of his death. He was the founder of Suncoast City, a Florida corporation for the development of real estate. He was a member of the American Association of Woodturners and a member of the Cumberland Woodturners in Crossville since its organization in 1997. He was an avid writer and poet, and wrote a weekly column for the Cumberland Times in 1996. He was a member of Cumberland Homestead Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Geraldyne Laubheimer Wright of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Phillip Orfield of Gainesville, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Lester B. and Nancie Wright Jr. of Kenosha, WI; daughter, Sarah Kelly of Tallahassee, FL; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Harold Bumbalough of Nashville, Dorothy and Robert Cate of Spartanburg, SC and Patricia and Joseph Schwartz of St. Charles, MO; granddaughter and husband, Theresa and Ross Edwards of Alachua, FL; grandsons, Jay Orfield of Denver, CO, Kyle Orfield and Paul Orfield of Gainesville, FL; and great-grandsons, Dylan Edwards and Parker Edwards of Alachua, FL.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Fred D. Wright; and sister, Susie Bramlett.
Active pallbearers were Lester B. Wright Jr., Phillip Orfield, Jay Orfield, Kyle Orfield, Paul Orfield, Ross Edwards, Glenn Blaylock and Lewis Taylor. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Bentley, Everett Calahan, Everett Elkins, Jim Elmore, Russell Ferguson, Joel Green, Jim Hamby, Dr. Larry Reed, Jeff Smith, Pete Stubbs, Ronny Swafford, Proctor Upchurch, Johnny West, Bill Westerbeck, Hassell Ray York and members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.