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ADA V. GUNTER
Ada V. Gunter, 92, of Crossville,
passed away Aug. 23, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug.
25 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with burial in Linary
Cemetery. Phil Jenkins and Mitchell Covington officiated, with
special music by the Linary Church Singers.
Ms. Gunter was born Dec. 30, 1908, in Pickett County, TN, the
daughter of Porter and Sibbie Hill Smith.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Linary Church of Christ.
Survivors include her sons, Keith Gunter of Crossville and James
Gunter of Spring City; daughters, Grace Galyon and Charlene Gunter,
both of Crossville; brother, Lansden Smith of Monroe, TN; 13
grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Greg Gunter, Barry Gunter, Mick Galyon, Marty
Galyon, Rodney Ray and Marc Galyon.
Honorary pallbearers were Jesse Galyon, Michael Galyon, Brad
Gunter, Brian Gunter and Cody Eaton.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JOHN EDWARD WACHENHEIM
SR.
John Edward Wachenheim Sr.,
61, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 22, 2001. Funeral services
were conducted Aug. 25 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home,
with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. David Wilkerson
officiated.
Mr. Wachenheim was born Jan. 1, 1940, in Yonkers, NY, the son
of Howard Joseph and Ethel Mae Haight Wachenheim.
He was an electrician with eight years of college, and was an
IBMW member for over 20 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of
the Vietnam War, and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his sons, John Wachenheim Jr., Frank Wachenheim
and Phillip Wachenheim, all of Crossville, and Jason Wachenheim
of Illinois; daughters, Mildred Bretz of Florida, Heather Wachenheim
and Crystal Wachenheim, both of Crossville, and Casandra Wachenheim
of North Carolina; and seven grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Chris Suber, Steve Rolen, Dallas Owens, Jerry
Phagan, David Hedgecoth and Bob Dyer.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
RICHARD WEST
Richard "Dick" West,
79, of Maryville, passed away Aug. 27, 2001. A memorial service
will be held tonight (Aug. 29) at 7 at First United Methodist
Church in Alcoa, with the Rev. Joe Green officiating. A committal
service will be held Thursday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. at Fairfield
Glade Community Church.
Mr. West was born March 4, 1922, in Chillicothe, OH.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, and a graduate of Ohio State University.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Deborah West and
Lane Gerhardt of Alcoa; son-in-law, William R. Gary of Farragut;
and six grandchildren, Tyson Gerhardt, Whitney Gerhardt, Kali
Gerhardt, Zachary Gerhardt, Michael Gary and Todd Gary.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean West; and daughter,
Pamela D. Gary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National
Kidney Foundation of East Tennessee, 4450 Walker Blvd., Suite
2, Knoxville, TN 37917-1523.
Information was provided courtesy of Smith Mortuary Co. Inc.
in Maryville.
WALTER GUNTER
Walter "Keith" Gunter,
60, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 26, 2001. Funeral services
were conducted Aug. 29 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home,
with Masonic graveside services at Linary Cemetery. Phil Jenkins
officiated.
Mr. Gunter was born June 7, 1941, in Crossville, the son of Charlie
and Ada Smith Gunter.
He was a sales representative for Vulcan Materials, and was a
member of the Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his sons, Barry Gunter of Ringgold, GA, Brad
Gunter of Columbus, OH, Brian Gunter of Raleigh, NC and Greg
Gunter of Rossville, GA; daughter, Pam Gunter of Ann Arbor, MI;
sisters, Charlene Gunter and Grace Galyon, both of Crossville;
brother, James F. Gunter of Spring City, TN; former wife of 39
years, Bobbie Gunter of Rossville; and seven grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Jim Goodwin, Ralph Maddax, Garland Hoskins,
Bo Avery, Wendell Houston and Harold Johnson. Honorary pallbearers
were Robert Houston, Lewis Alligood, Ira Stott and Tony Griggs.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
THELMA LOUISE JAMESON
Thelma Louise Jameson, 82, of
Fairfield Glade, passed away Aug. 22, 2001. Funeral services
were conducted Aug. 26 at Grace Evangelical Church, with Dave
Evangelista and John Weyate officiating.
Ms. Jameson was born May 12, 1919, in Alger, MI, the daughter
of James and Mattie Merrick.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Judy
Jameson of West Branch, MI, and William and Kelly Jameson of
Pontiac, MI; daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Ron LaBarge
of Fairfield Glade; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mattie Merrick.
Donations may be made to cancer research or Alzheimer's research.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
ORAL LOOPER
Oral Looper, 71, of Monterey,
passed away Aug. 25, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted
today (Tuesday) at 11 a.m. at Faith Outreach Worship Center in
Livingston, with burial in Looper Cemetery in Overton County.
Bro. Oliver England and Bro. Junior Gardner will officiate.
Visitation will be today from 9 a.m. until time of service.
Mr. Looper was born June 13, 1930, the son of Alvin C. and Visa
Lee Phipps Looper.
He was a farmer, and attended Faith Outreach Worship Center.
He was well known as a member of The Looper Trio, which included
his brother and daughter. Later they were known as The Loopers,
after other daughters and sons joined the group.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys White Looper of Monterey;
sons and daughters-in-law, Ferrel and Judy Looper of Livingston
and Freddie and Debbie Looper of Monterey; daughters and sons-in-law,
Barbara and Richard Wilson, Brenda and Johnny Ray and Lisa and
Randy Norris, all of Monterey, and Louise and Freddie Holloway
of Cookeville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Coleman and Marie
Looper of Crossville and Bill and Minnie Looper of Anderson,
IN; sisters, Eulla Looper and Anna Short, both of Monterey; 18
grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin C. and Visa Lee
Looper; sisters, Ella Dee Looper, Lula Mae Looper and Berta Emily
Looper; brother, Clyde Looper; and great-grandson, James Paul
Holloway.
Pallbearers will be David Looper, Richard Dale Wilson, Johnny
Earl Ray Jr., James Holloway, Jason Holloway and Roy Joe Geesling.
Honorary pallbearers will be Matt Norris and Gabriel Norris.
JAMES BRUCE PADGETT
James Bruce Padgett, 66, of
Monterey, passed away Aug. 21, 2001. Funeral services were conducted
Aug. 23 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home in Livingston,
with burial in Sylvester Robbins Cemetery. The Rev. Clayton Padgett
officiated.
Mr. Padgett was born March 11, 1935, in Overton County, TN, the
son of Clifford Clay and Gladys Eula Hurst Padgett.
He was an auto factory worker and farmer, and was of the Baptist
faith.
Survivors include his sons, Clay Padgett and Kevin Padgett, both
of Cookeville, and James Bruce Padgett Jr. of Florida; daughters,
Jama Laurel Maynord of Cookeville; brothers, Freeman Padgett
of Albany, KY, Buryl Padgett of Livingston and Larry Hurst of
Monticello, KY; sisters, Sherry Hurley and Faye Earley, both
of Akron, OH; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bob Miller, Robbie Robbins, Adam Robbins, Terry
Grasty, Justin Maxwell, Timothy Padgett and Timmy Padgett.
DONALD W. WISMER
Donald W. Wismer, 73, of Crossville,
passed away Aug. 19, 2001. A private memorial service was held.
Mr. Wismer was born Aug. 27, 1927, in Chicago, IL, the son of
William E. and Erna H. Wismer.
He was a credit manager, and a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Wismer of Crossville; sons and
daughters-in-law, William and Donna Wismer of Round Lake Beach,
IL, Thomas and Cynthia Wismer of Mundelein, IL, and Michael and
Mary Wismer of Ingleside, IL; son, Karl Wismer of Bristol, WI;
daughter-in-law, Kim Wismer of Lake Villa, IL; daughters and
sons-in-law, Caryn and Alan Gussarson of Antioch, IL, Christine
and Otis Libby of Fox Lake, IL, Colleen and Bradley Short of
Vernon Hills, IL, Donna and Ronald Hutchens of Mundelein, IL,
and Dawn and John Bruder of Grayslake, IL; daughter, Carol Wismer
of Wheeling, IL; 23 grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Erna Wismer;
and son, Robert Wismer.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
LUCY GAY WHITTENBURG
Lucy Gay Whittenburg, 60, of
Monterey, passed away Aug. 20, 2001. Funeral services were conducted
Aug. 22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial
in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Carmen Greer and Bro. Joey
Whittenburg officiated.
Mrs. Whittenburg was born Aug. 18, 1941, in Charleston, WV, the
daughter of Ellis and Lucy Tyler Short.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Keys Road Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Lowell Whittenburg of Crossville;
sons, Michael Whittenburg and David Whittenburg, both of Crossville;
daughters, Ruth Howard of Cookeville, Gaylene Milam of Grimsley,
TN, and Janice Champion of Parma, OH; brothers, Cecil Short of
Lake City, FL, and Delbert Short of Charleston, WV; sisters,
Betty Ball of London, KY, and Virginia McPhail of Lake City,
FL; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Michael Whittenburg, David Whittenburg, Michael
Whittenburg Jr., Jerry Champion, Jeff Mitchell, Morris Howard,
Mickey Short, Kevin Gehler, Curtis Whittenburg, Justin Hartman,
Printis Whittenburg, Nicholas Gehler and Marcus Howard.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to correct information submitted
by the funeral home.
PAULINE ADCOX
Pauline Adcox, 80, of Crossville,
passed away Aug. 18, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug.
21 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville
City Cemetery. The Rev. Jack Daniels officiated.
Mrs. Adcox was born Aug. 28, 1920, in Harriman, TN, the daughter
of Hershell and Gertrude White Hamilton.
She was a homemaker, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Rema McBride of Sparta and Jeanette
York of Crossville; sons, Paul Adcox and Franklin Adcox, both
of Crossville, George Adcox of Anchorage, AK, and James Adcox
of Cameron, TX; brother, George Hamilton of Rockwood; sister,
Ruby Lands of Rockwood; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George William Adcox;
brother, Albert Hamilton; and sisters, Laura Melton and Audra
Hamilton.
Pallbearers were Donald Cloyd, Farron Miles, Shane Collins, Steven
Straley, Tony Adcox and Wilbert Broom.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LENNIE PEARL BEATY
Lennie Pearl Beaty, 85, of Anderson,
IN, passed away Aug. 20, 2001. Funeral services were conducted
Aug. 23 at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service in Anderson, with
burial in Anderson Memorial Park. Charles E. Slayton officiated.
Mrs. Beaty was born June 30, 1916, in Monroe, TN.
She was employed in the meat department of Eavey's Supermarket
in Anderson, retiring in 1978, and was a member of the Church
of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Della
Beaty, and Tom and Betty Beaty, all of Anderson; grandchildren
and their spouses, Tim Beaty of Breese, IL, Cathy Beaty, Angie
Harl, and Joyce and Lonnie Moles, all of Anderson, Tommy and
Connie Beaty of Alexandria, IN, Barry Harl of Indianapolis, IN,
and Tony Harl of Kendalville, IN; and great-grandchildren, Kasara
Beaty, Kara Jones, Tori Beaty, Andrew Beaty and Natilyn Hepburn.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Manson B. Beaty; sisters,
Beulah Scroggins and Clara South; brothers, Casper Smith, J.T.
Smith, Earl Smith, Halton Smith and Donald Smith; and grandson,
Brandon Beaty.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of God of Prophecy.
LOUISA MAY COWAN GALT
Louisa May Cowan Galt passed
away peacefully in the Wharton Nursing Home at Pleasant Hill
at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, in the presence of her husband
and three nurses. She had increased in weakness day by day for
about three months previous to her death.
A memorial service will be held at Pleasant Hill Community Church
on Friday, Aug. 24 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a simple reception.
During the service, many friends and relatives of Louisa will
give words of remembrance and honor.
She had taught Sunday school in the Pleasant Hill Community Church
from about 1985 to 2000. She also served as an assistant manager
in the Thrift Shop of Cumberland Medical Center from about 1980
to 1994, and did her part in preparing and serving many community
covered-dish dinners.
Earlier, Louisa had been active in the first church that she
joined, the Congregational Church of East Boston. She was active
in youth work and Sunday school in most of the churches and parishes
where her husband, Ralph Martin Galt, served as pastor or missionary.
These parishes included The Church of All Nations in New York
City, the Lamoille Church near Marshalltown from 1939 to 1944,
the Shenrock Parish in Virginia from 1949 to 1954, as a full-time
missionary at the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation from 1954
to 1963, and the Pleasant Hill Community Church from 1979 to
1999.
Besides her educational work, she helped her husband with their
prison ministry in Alabama, and worked to get prisoners free
on parole. From 1978 to 1982, she taught English and led other
activities at Yushan Theological College near Hualien in Taiwan.
She took most of the responsibility for raising sons Lester Paul
Galt, born in Massachusetts in 1943, and Francis Elmer Galt,
born in Oklahoma in 1949.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Ralph Martin Galt
of Pleasant Hill, and sons, Lester Galt of New Orleans, LA, and
Francis Galt of Saint Paul, MN.
Information was provided by the family.
ROBERT STACY HEMBREE
Robert Stacy Hembree, 30, of
Crab Orchard, passed away Aug. 15, 2001. Funeral services were
conducted Aug. 18 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with
burial in Bat Town Cemetery. Bro. R.C. Maples and Bro. Donald
Haggard officiated.
Mr. Hembree was born Dec. 21, 1970, in Rockwood, TN, the son
of Virgil "Fuzz" and Rita Nelson Hembree.
He was a miner for the Franklin Limestone Company, and was of
the Protestant faith.
Survivors include his wife, Rolanda Gunter Hembree of Crab Orchard;
daughters, Haley Hembree and Heather Hembree, both of Crab Orchard;
sons, Tyler Hembree and Will Hembree, both of Crab Orchard; mother,
Rita Hembree of Crab Orchard; sister, Mary Gunter of Crossville;
and brothers, Matthew McCoy of Laverne, TN, and Charles McCoy
of Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Hembree.
Pallbearers were Robert Kilby, Rex Mullinax, Jason Brock, Bill
Norris, Kevin Mullinax, Merle Walker and Richard Boles.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAM J. HILL
William J. Hill, 73, of Crossville,
passed away Aug. 17, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug.
19 at Central Baptist Church, with burial in Green Acres Memory
Gardens. Roland Smith, John Bugbee and Hansel McDonald officiated.
Mr. Hill was born Jan. 10, 1928, in Bollinger, MO, the son of
Lester and Pearl V. Hill.
He was a pastor.
Survivors include his wife, Julia Pearl Hill of Crossville; daughters,
Debbie Butman of Wheaton, IL, and Becky Hill of Crossville; sons
and daughters-in-law, Jack and Teresa Hill of Wheaton, IL, and
Tim and Jan Hill of Great Falls, VA; brother, Donald Hill; sister,
Norma Kennedy; and grandchildren, Ryan, Alex, Ashley and Lauren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Pearl V.
Hill; and brother, Robert Hill.
Pallbearers were Alex Hill, Ryan Hill, Robbie Hill, Mark Hill,
Terry Hill, Rusty Hill and Perry Webb.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
EDITH MONDAY
Edith Monday, 90, of Crossville,
passed away Aug. 17, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug.
19 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with the Rev. Brian
Smith and the Rev. Russell Honeycutt officiating. Special music
was by The Smith Family. A graveside service was held Aug. 20
at Haley's Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Monday was born March 31, 1911, in Crossville, the daughter
of Walter and Betty Hedgecoth Barnwell.
She was a homemaker, and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Louise and Robert
Claar, Elizabeth Givens, Betty and Chester Turner, and Wanda
and Willis Hamby, all of Crossville; brother, Walter Barnwell
of Crossville; sisters, Hazel Sloan of Cleveland, OH, Pauline
Scott of Crossville, and Mary Sherrill of Manchester, TN; daughter-in-law,
Evelyn Monday of Munster, TX; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren;
and 23 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Berthel Monday; son,
A.B. Monday Jr.; parents, Walter and Betty Barnwell; brothers,
Warden Barnwell, Larkin Barnwell, Lynn Barnwell and Hiram Barnwell;
sisters, Clara Durham, Lela Pugh and Emma Pugh; and grandson,
Darrell L. Claar.
Pallbearers were Mrs. Monday's grandsons, Jason Brock, Tim Brock,
Andy Turner, Dennis Givens, Charles Hamby, Willis Hamby and Robert
Claar.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
RUTH LOUISE OAKES
Ruth Louise Oakes, 79, of Crossville,
passed away Aug. 18, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug.
21 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hedgecoth
Cemetery. Bro. Clayton Padgett officiated.
Mrs. Oakes was born Feb. 16, 1922, in Cumberland County, the
daughter of Robert Burke and Rhinda Smith Hedgecoth.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Dorton United Methodist
Church.
Survivors include her son, Larry Jones of Crossville; daughter,
Janice Hyder of Dalton, GA; and grandchildren, Stacy Miller of
Atlanta, GA, Spencer Jones of Knoxville and Nathan Jones of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Paul Jones and Herman
Oakes; brothers, E.J. Hedgecoth, Roy Hedgecoth, Howard Hedgecoth
and Robert Hedgecoth; and sisters, Anna Hedgecoth, Nell Dorton,
Mary Hedgecoth and Cora Hedgecoth.
Pallbearers were Tony Hall, Roger Smith, Doug Hedgecoth, Russell
Miller, Spencer Jones and Nathan Jones.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
CAMILLA LEE THURMAN JULIAN
Camilla Lee Thurman Julian,
92, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 20, 2001. Funeral services
were conducted Aug. 22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home,
with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. Mason Goodman
officiated.
Mrs. Julian was born May 30, 1909, in Evansville, IN, the daughter
of Eugene and Carolyn Giannini Roland.
She was Cumberland County director of the Tennessee Department
of Human Services for many years, until her retirement. She was
organist for First United Methodist Church of Crossville for
over 30 years, was a lifelong member of the Order of the Eastern
Star, and a member of the Heritage Society of the University
of Tennessee.
Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Crabtree Cook of Eula,
TX; son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Lynda Thurman of Harriman,
TN; sister, Isabel Smith of Crossville; grandsons and granddaughters-in-law,
Robert and Cheryl Crabtree of Eula, TX, Trent and Francie Thurman
of Memphis, TN, and Todd Thurman of Kingston, TN; great-grandsons,
Robbie Crabtree and Blake Crabtree, both of Eula, TX, and Sam
Thurman and Ben Thurman, both of Memphis; special niece and nephew-in-law,
Drucilla and Leon Smith of Crossville; and several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Carolyn
Roland; husbands, I.N. "Buck" Thurman and Olin C. Julian;
and sons-in-law, Bob Crabtree and E.W. Cook.
Pallbearers were Larry Cole, Jim Purcell, Joe Lee Smith, John
Donnelly, Doug Settles and Dudney Hodges.
The family requests that memorials be made to First United Methodist
Church of Crossville or Riverside Baptist Church of Harriman.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIE LEE ROACH
Willie Lee Roach, 84, of Sparta,
passed away Aug. 21, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted
today at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta,
with burial in New Bon Air Cemetery. Edwin Webb and Kenneth Peters
will officiate.
Mr. Roach was born June 26, 1917, in Cumberland County, the son
of Huse and Notie Jane Baker Roach.
He was a retired carpenter. He was a World War II veteran, and
a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American
Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Roach of Sparta; daughters
and sons-in-law, Pat and Kenneth Peters of Sparta and Sue and
Tom Little of Charlotte, NC; sisters and brother-in-law, Gladys
Lawson of Glade Creek, TN, and Lora May and John Simpson of Mobile,
AL; brother, Gerald Roach of Sparta; grandchildren, Penny, Tammy,
Kenny, Timmy and Stephen; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Huse and Notie Jane
Baker Roach; sisters, Lillian Harris and Illa Rea Miller; brother,
J.T. Roach; and grandson, Jamie Lee Peters.
Mr. Roach's nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
GORDON LEE SELLS
Gordon Lee Sells, 60, of Crossville,
passed away Aug. 18, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug.
20 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green
Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Scott White officiated.
Mr. Sells was born Oct. 20, 1940, in Cumberland County, the son
of Arthur Roy and Ollie Marie Hedgecoth Sells.
He was a construction worker, and was a U.S. Army veteran of
the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his daughters, Tammy Bruza of Nashville and
Sherry Campbell of Manchester, TN; sons, Tony Sells of Tullahoma,
TN, and Stephen Sells of Manchester; brother, Gilbert Sells of
Crossville; and four grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Steven Bruza, Coty Phillips, Tony Sells, Gilbert
Sells, Donald Cantrell and Powell Gunter.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
THELMA MAE SMITH
Thelma Mae Smith, 68, of Crossville,
passed away Aug. 17, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug.
20 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carolyn
Bingham and Tom Upshaw officiating, and special music by George
Ann Upshaw. Burial was in Given Cemetery in Given, WV.
Mrs. Smith was born Oct. 26, 1932, in Putnam County, WV, the
daughter of Londus and Iva Lathey Parsons.
She was a homemaker, and a member of First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Don Smith of Crossville; son,
Mike Smith of Seattle, WA; daughter, Debbie Smith of Seattle;
sisters, Evelyn Warner and Ruth Bishop, both of Hurricane, WV;
and granddaughters, Nicole Craddock and Jillian Craddock, both
of Lawrenceburg, TN.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LUCY GAY WHITTENBURG
Lucy Gay Whittenburg, 60, of
Monterey, passed away Aug. 20, 2001. Funeral services were conducted
Aug. 22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial
in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Joey Whittenburg officiated.
Mrs. Whittenburg was born Aug. 18, 1941, in Charleston, WV, the
daughter of Ellis and Lucy Tyler Short.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Keys Road Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Lowell Whittenburg of Crossville;
sons, Michael Whittenburg and David Whittenburg, both of Crossville;
daughters, Ruth Howard of Cookeville, Gaylene Milam of Grimsley,
TN, and Janice Champion of Parma, OH; brothers, Cecil Short of
Lake City, FL, and Delbert Short of Charleston, WV; sisters,
Betty Ball of London, KY, and Virginia McPhail of Lake City,
FL; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Michael Whittenburg, David Whittenburg, Michael
Whittenburg Jr., Jerry Champion, Jeff Mitchell, Morris Howard,
Mickey Short, Kevin Gehler, Curtis Whittenburg, Justin Hartman,
Printis Whittenburg, Nicholas Gehler and Marcus Howard.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ROBERT L. GILBERT
Robert L. Gilbert, 64, of Fairfield
Glade, passed away July 27, 2001. Funeral services were conducted
July 31 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with Carl G.
Olin of Christ Lutheran Church officiating.
Mr. Gilbert was born April 16, 1937, in Lawrenceville, PA, the
son of Robert and Gertrude Garrison Gilbert.
He was a claims manager for Hartford Insurance Co.
Survivors include his wife, Leta Gilbert of Fairfield Glade;
son, James Vincent Williams III of Belews Creek, NC; daughter,
Wendy Ellen Romeo of Bedford, PA; brother, Gary Gilbert of Edinboro,
PA; sister, Pamela Kushon of Pittsburgh, PA; and five grandchildren.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to correct information submitted
from the funeral home.
HORACE E. HAYES
Horace E. Hayes, 89, of Crossville,
passed away Aug. 17, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug.
20 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home &
Crematory Inc., with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The
Rev. Mike Kerley officiated.
Mr. Hayes was born July 25, 1912, in Rutledge, TN, the son of
James and Velvie Hayes.
He worked on the press line at General Processing.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Avis Hayes of Crossville; sons
and daughters-in-law, Ken and Dorothy Hayes of Crossville, Jack
and Joy Hayes of Lakeland, FL, and Joe and Marion Hayes of Greenbriar,
AR; daughters and sons-in-law, Irma and Ed O'Dell, and Marilyn
and Hal Ritzman, all of Crossville; 22 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren;
and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Velvie Hayes.
Pallbearers were Steve Hayes, Kenny Hayes, Greg Hayes, Joseph
Hayes, Bill Ritzman, Jeffrey O'Dell, Jim Houchin and Pat O'Niel.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
DAVID H. HARRY
Dr. David H. Harry, 63, of Fairfield
Glade, passed away Aug. 15, 2001. A memorial service will be
held Saturday, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church.
Dr. Harry was born April 2, 1938, in Brookville, OH.
He was a professor of engineering at General Motors Institute,
and at retirement was department head of mechanical engineering,
later professor emeritus. In his retirement, Dr. Harry and his
wife, Norita, were active participants at the Fairfield Glade
Tennis Center.
Survivors include his wife, Norita Flad Harry of Fairfield Glade;
daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Dr. William Kasimer; son and
daughter-in-law, Timothy and Karen Harry; sisters, Carolyn Studebaker,
Alice Blosser, Lynn Peters and Dr. Diane Harry; grandchildren,
Nathan Kasimer, Rachel Kasimer, Jacob Harry and Allison Harry;
also brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Christ Lutheran Church or Hospice
of Cumberland County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
JAMES CECIL CRISP
James Cecil Crisp, 70, of Crossville,
passed away Aug. 7, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug.
11 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home &
Crematory Inc, with burial in Dogwood Cemetery. The Rev. Willard
Dale officiated.
Mr. Crisp was born Dec. 24, 1930, in Spring City, TN.
He was a machinist.
Survivors include his sons, Jeffrey Crisp, Mark Crisp, Michael
Crisp and David Crisp, all of Illinois; daughters, Lisa Szczerba
of Illinois, and Dorrinda Farris, Angie Sharp and Shirley Farms,
all of Crossville; brothers, J.C. Crisp of Memphis, TN, and Edward
Crisp of Hazard, KY; and sister, Jean Crisp of Ashland City,
TN.
Pallbearers were Jeffrey Crisp, Clayton Crisp, Erika Scott, Dorrinda
Farris, Louis Sturgill, Robert Szczerba, Anthony Szczerba and
Robert Woody.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
ROBERT FRANKLIN ESSARY
Robert "Bob" Franklin
Essary, 70, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 7, 2001. Funeral
services were conducted Aug. 10 from the chapel of Crossville
Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Creston
Cemetery. Clayton Padgett and Phil Tollett officiated.
Mr. Essary was born July 2, 1931, in Crossville, the son of Homer
and Mabel Essary.
He was a carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Nan Essary of Crossville; sisters,
Marie Watson of Dayton, OH, and Dorothy Cross of Crossville;
brother, Johnny Essary of Crossville; several nieces and nephews;
and mother-in-law, Edith Snider.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Mabel Essary;
brother, Floyd Essary; and sister, Thelma Miller.
Pallbearers were Dewey Essary, Greg Essary, Bruce Essary, Gene
Cross, Ronny Cross and Bobby Cross.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
ROBERT L. GILBERT
Robert L. Gilbert, 64, of Fairfield
Glade, passed away July 27, 2001. Funeral services were conducted
July 31 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with Carl G.
Olin of Christ Lutheran Church officiating.
Mr. Gilbert was born April 16, 1937, in Lawrenceville, PA, the
son of Robert and Gertrude Garrison Gilbert.
He was a claims manager for Hartford Insurance Co.
Survivors include his wife, Eleda Gilbert of Fairfield Glade;
son, James Vincent Williams III of Belews Creek, NC; daughter,
Wendy Ellen Romeo of Bedford, PA; brother, Gary Gilbert of Edinboro,
PA; sister, Pamela Kushon of Pittsburgh, PA; and five grandchildren.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ELEANORE A. IGNASH
Eleanore A. Ignash, 89, of Fairfield
Glade, passed away Aug. 10, 2001. A funeral Mass will be held
Monday, Aug. 20 at 8 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church,
with Father Gregory Boisvert officiating. Burial will be in Rosehill
Cemetery, East China Township, Marine City, MI.
Mrs. Ignash was born Sept. 8, 1911, in Detroit, MI, the daughter
of August and Agnes Jendrzejewski Klebba.
She was a homemaker, and of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jerome and Marion
Ignash of Modesto, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Robert
Wachowski of Fairfield Glade; sister, Cecilia Rutha of Madison
Heights, MI; brother, Edward Klebba of Warren, MI; eight grandchildren;
and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Ignash; brother,
Jerome Klebba; and sister, Virginia Hojnacki.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.
THELMA STULTS MADEWELL
Thelma Stults Madewell, 86,
of Jasper, TN, passed away Aug. 9, 2001. Funeral services were
conducted Aug. 11 from the chapel of Rogers Funeral Home in Jasper,
with interment in Green Acres Memory Gardens in Crossville.
The Jasper Chapter #124 Order of the Eastern Star held a service
Aug. 10 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Madewell was born Jan. 16, 1915, in Fentress County, the
daughter of James and Stella Mae Hargis Stults.
She was a member of Jasper Chapter #124 Order of the Eastern
Star, and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her children, Sue and Ronnie Blevins of South
Pittsburg, TN, Genelle and Melvin Nelson of Mt. Juliet, TN, and
Barbara Bates and David Madewell, both of Lebanon, TN; brothers,
Rex Stults of Nashville and Bobby Stults of Crossville; sister,
Carlie Richards of Jamestown, TN; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Taft Madewell;
and brothers, James Stults, Paul Stults and Ernest "Spooner"
Stults.
Information was provided courtesy of Bilbrey Funeral Home.
GLADYS IRENE REDWINE STONE
Gladys Irene Redwine Stone,
76, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 9, 2001. Funeral services
were conducted Aug. 13 at Linary Church of Christ, with burial
in Linary Cemetery. Odell Kirby officiated.
Mrs. Stone was born Oct. 16, 1924, in Crab Orchard, the daughter
of Clara and Dorse Redwine.
She lived in North Ridgeville, OH, for over 20 years before retiring
to Crossville. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters, Elizabeth Murray of Oberlin,
OH, Lena Rodachy of Elyria, OH, Margaret Burgos of Trenton, SC,
Kathleen Marlett of Wellington, OH, Donna Stone of Crossville
and Debra Stone of Davenport, FL; son, William Stone of Albany,
GA; sisters, Dora Sloan and Berta Redwine; brother, Elmer Redwine;
17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clara and Dorse Redwine;
husband, Roy S. Stone; sisters, Jessie Hamby, Ruby Miller, Katie
Redwine and Alice Redwine; brothers, Robert Redwine, Jack Redwine
and Junior Redwine; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were James Kofron, John Kofron, Chris Woehrman, Christopher
Woehrman, Roy Stone and John Stone.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
HOMER LEE YEAGER
Homer Lee Yeager, 74, of Crossville,
passed away Aug. 7, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug.
10 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Big
Lick Cemetery. The Rev. Russell Honeycutt officiated.
Mr. Yeager was born Oct. 1, 1926, in Branchland, WV, the son
of Burnie and Nannie Ackers Yeager.
He was a laborer, and was of the Baptist faith. He served in
the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
Survivors include his son, Steve Yeager Sr. of Los Angeles, CA;
sisters, Hazel Morrison and Fonnie Frazier, both of Columbus,
OH; and three grandchildren, Stephen Yeager Jr., Joshua Yeager
and Evan Yeager, all of Los Angeles.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Schreadley.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ROWENA BURGESS
Rowena Burgess, 80, of Crossville,
passed away Aug. 6, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug.
9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Big
Lick Cemetery. The Rev. Russell Honeycutt officiated.
Mrs. Burgess was born June 2, 1921 in Cumberland County, the
daughter of Dave and Lizzy Brown.
She was a homemaker, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Frances Elmore and Betty Lawson,
both of Crossville; brother, Robert Brown of Monterey; 15 grandchildren;
and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vester Burgess; sons,
Toy Burgess, Hubert Burgess and Marvin Burgess; and daughter,
Ida Angel.
Pallbearers were Jeff McDonald, Tim Bruce, Benji Songer, Nick
Bruce, Greg Walker and Greg Johnson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
BETTYE JO HOBBS
Bettye Jo Hobbs, 70, of Crossville,
passed away Aug. 9, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug.
12 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, with interment
following at Whittaker Cemetery.
Mrs. Hobbs was born Jan. 15, 1932, the daughter of Ernest and
Beatrice Hudgens Hines.
She was of the Bah‡'' faith, and had worked with the mentally
handicapped in both Cumberland and Anderson counties.
Survivors include her sons, James R. Hobbs and Stephen D. Hobbs,
both of Knoxville; and two grandchildren, Maggie Hobbs and Jeremy
Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hobbs; and a
daughter, Trecia Ann Shultz.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Cumberland
County, P.O. Box 542, Crossville, TN 38557.
Goff Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
HAZEL MARTIN
Hazel Martin, 92, of Crossville,
passed away Aug. 7, 2001. Graveside services were held Aug. 9
at Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Arlon Way officiated.
Ms. Martin was born Nov. 17, 1908, in Cumberland County, the
daughter of Lawson Warren and Grace Amanda Wyrick Martin.
She was a registered nurse, and served in the U.S. Army as a
second lieutenant during World War II.
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Jerry Martin of Crossville;
and nieces and nephews, Jerrie Sue Davis, Pam Lawson, Tracy Bryant,
Carol Martin, Billy Martin II, Robert Martin and Robert Hickle.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Glenn Martin and Bill
Martin; and sisters, Thelma Hickle, Mary Jo Martin and Elaine
Elmore.
Pallbearers were Ms. Martin's nephews, Billy Martin II, Todd
Martin, Robert Martin, Zack Martin, Robert Hickle and Bill Lawson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
CHARLES S. MEEKS
Charles S. Meeks, 85, of Lake
Tansi Village, passed away Aug. 8, 2001. A private memorial service
will be held on the lake at Lake Tansi.
Mr. Meeks was born Jan. 23, 1916, in Washington, PA, and had
been a resident of Lake Tansi for 23 years.
He was retired from U.S. Pipe in Chattanooga, and had been a
boilermaker for 30 years.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Edna Meeks of Lake Tansi;
daughters, Donna Skyles of Dunlap, TN, and Linda Manies of Hixson,
TN; sons, Larry Meeks of Nashville and William Meeks of Spanaway,
WA; brother, Bob Meeks of Washington, PA; 12 grandchildren; and
23 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to
Hospice of Cumberland County.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
THOMAS JOSEPH DOLOHANTY
Thomas Joseph Dolohanty, 71,
of Fairfield Glade, passed away Aug. 5, 2001. A funeral Mass
was held Aug. 9 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
Mr. Dolohanty was born Jan. 29, 1930, in Mt. Horeb, WI, the son
of Thomas P. and Mary Statz Dolohanty.
He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a bachelor's
degree in business administration. He was employed by the Wisconsin
State Board of Vocational Adult Education, until he left to serve
with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as an executive
at Whirlpool Corporation in Findlay, OH, St. Joseph, MI and LaPorte,
IN, and retired after 31 years of dedicated service.
He was an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church,
and was first vice president of the Lions Club. He was also a
member of the Friars Golf League.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Mary Rosecky Dolohanty
of Fenimore, WI; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Cheryl
Dolohanty of Newbury, OH, Patrick and Carole Dolohanty of Scottsdale,
AZ, and Dennis and Karen Dolohanty of St. Joseph, MI; daughters
and sons-in-law, Mary Beth Dolohanty and Pat Coussa of Newport,
RI, Jean and Roger Maxwell of San Jose, CA, Karen and Jim Mitchell
of Saginaw, MI, Lisa and Greg Schultheiss of Fairfield, OH, Linda
and Dan Young of Jamestown, NC, and Julie and Stephen Hooper
of Indian Springs, OH; daughter, Colleen Dolohanty and her fiance,
Rick Callahan of Manchester, CT; sisters, Maureen Arcand of Madison,
WI, and Betty Campbell of Cross Plains, WI; and 15 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas P. and Mary Dolohanty;
and sister, Joan Dietrich.
Memorials may be made to Fairfield Glade Lions Club, 247 Lakeview
Dr., Fairfield Glade, TN 38558, Attn.: Ken Henderson. Donations
will be used for Operation KidSight in Mr. Dolohanty's name.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
CARL THEODOR ANDERSEN
Carl Theodor Andersen, 73, of
Fairfield Glade, passed away Aug. 2, 2001. A memorial service
was held Aug. 4 at the Fairfield Glade Community Church, with
the Rev. Charles Lowder officiating.
Mr. Andersen was born Aug. 19, 1927, in New Ulm, MN, the son
of Carl Wilhelm and Mabel Abrahamson Andersen.
He was a postal inspector for the U.S. Postal Service, and was
a member of Fairfield Glade Community Church. He served in the
U.S. Navy as a yeoman third class.
Survivors include his wife, Marguerite McCabe Andersen of Fairfield
Glade; sons, William Andersen of Fairfield Glade and Theodor
Andersen of Kalamazoo, MI; daughters, Carla Andersen of Schoolcraft,
MI, Elizabeth Long of Bowling Green, KY, and Julie Zenis and
Theresa Lemmer, both of Kalamazoo; brother, Wenzel Andersen of
Clarkfield, MN; sister, Virginia Roemhildt of Elysian, MN; and
grandchildren, Erin Long, Britney Long, Ashley Long and Cameron
Drake.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilhelm and Mabel Andersen;
son, Joseph Andersen; and sister, Fern Moerke.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
REVIS MAE BENNETT
Revis Mae Bennett, 81, of Fairfield
Glade, passed away July 30, 2001. A memorial service was held
Aug. 1 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with Father
Gregory Boisvert officiating. Burial was in St. Francis of Assisi
Catholic Church Columbarium.
Mrs. Bennett was born May 28, 1920, in Farmington, NM, the daughter
of Edward R. and Beverly Mae Roberts Thomas.
She was a teacher, and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic
Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Still of Fairfield Glade;
brother, Eris O. Thomas of West Fork, AR; grandson, Jay Gordon
Still of Fairfield Glade; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Gordon Bennett.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
DESTEL BILBREY
Destel Bilbrey, 75, of Clarkrange,
passed away Aug. 6, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted
Thursday, Aug. 9 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home.
The Rev. Bud Hargis and the Rev. Michael Swallows will officiate,
with interment to follow in Midway Cemetery.
Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Bilbrey was born March 19, 1926, in Overton County, TN, the
son of Vanus and Ova Della Phillips Bilbrey.
He retired from Manchester Tank in Crossville after 30 years
of service, and had also worked in the timber industry. He was
a member of the Union B Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Opal Neely Bilbrey of
Clarkrange; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Ronald Harris
of Monterey; son and daughter-in-law, R.D. and Charlotte Bilbrey
of Clarkrange; sisters, Velva Padgett and Delva Melton, both
of Monterey; brother, Bestel Bilbrey of Monterey; five grandchildren;
and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Brenda Kay Bilbrey;
sisters, Belva Phillips, Elva Swallows, Elsie McCowan and Delsie
Swallows; and brothers, Vestel Bilbrey and Estel Bilbrey.
Goff Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
REDITH OKLE DAVIS
Redith Okle "Oakie"
Davis, 90, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 3, 2001. Funeral services
were conducted Aug. 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home,
with burial in Doyle Cemetery. Bro. Eliot Roberts officiated,
with special music by the Troyer Family.
Mrs. Davis was born Nov. 12, 1910, in Warren County, TN, the
daughter of Isaac and Blanch Huntley Hobbs.
She was a homemaker, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Ann Davis of Crossville;
grandson, Bobby Davis of Crossville; granddaughter, Brenda Rector
of Crossville; three great-grandchildren, Stephanie Keener, Kim
Dixon and Jason Davis; and one great-great-grandson, Perry James
Dixon.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Davis Sr.; and
son, Dallas Davis Jr.
Pallbearers were Jamie Dixon, Gary Bryant, Brian Brown, Jimmie
Keener, Dale Penticuff, Chris Wilson, Ted Brown and Hoss Phillips.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
RUDOLPH COLUMBUS FARMER
Rudolph Columbus Farmer, 79,
of Crossville, passed away Aug. 3, 2001. Funeral services were
conducted Aug. 5 at Rinnie Baptist Church, with burial in Rinnie
Cemetery. Bro. Bradley Hatfield and Bro. Wade Stover officiated,
with special music by Holly Hassler.
Mr. Farmer was born June 26, 1922, in Cumberland County, the
son of Curtis and Lee Ann Elmore Farmer.
He was a carpenter, and a member of Rinnie Baptist Church. He
was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Macel Pearl Lowe Farmer of Crossville;
daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Conald Stover, Sandra
Swallows, and Kay and Jackie Cox, all of Crossville; sons and
daughter-in-law, Stanley and Gisela Farmer, Keith Farmer and
Michael Farmer, all of Crossville; sister, Effie Horn of Crossville;
brother, Chester Farmer of Knoxville; 15 grandchildren; and 10
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Lee Ann Farmer;
sister, Marie Cook; and brothers, Herbert Farmer, Ralph Farmer
and Clarence Farmer.
Pallbearers were Rondal Swallows, Josh Swallows, Israel Cox,
Chad Cox, Tony Farmer and Caleb Farmer.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
NANCY ELIZABETH HAYES
Nancy Elizabeth Hayes, infant
daughter of Leonard and Jennifer Hayes of Knoxville, passed away
Aug. 2, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 4 at Lynnhurst
Cemetery in Knoxville.
Nancy was born July 27, 2001, in Knoxville.
In addition to her parents, survivors include her older brother,
Jake Hayes; grandparents, George and Anne Brown and Leonard Hayes
Sr.; great-grandparents, Jack and Frances Newman; and several
aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorials may be made to Children's Hospital of East Tennessee.
Information was provided by the family.
LONNIE DALE LEE
Lonnie Dale Lee, 42, of Crab
Orchard, passed away July 29, 2001. Funeral services were conducted
Aug. 1 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Thomas
Hale officiating. Graveside committal was Aug. 2 at Haley's Grove
Cemetery.
Mr. Lee was born Feb. 11, 1959, in Cumberland County, the son
of Frank and Rosella Smith Lee.
He was a laborer, and a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include his parents, Frank and Rosella Lee of Crab
Orchard; son, Justin Lee of Crossville; brother, Bobby Lee, Ed
Lee and Paul Lee, all of Crossville; brother and sister-in-law,
Larry and Rhonda Lee of Crab Orchard; sisters, Mary Lee and Linda
Houston, both of Crossville; and sister and brother-in-law, Barbara
and Gene Cravens of Crossville.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
THOMAS FRANKLIN SAPP
Thomas Franklin Sapp, 68, of
Pikeville, passed away July 29, 2001. Funeral services were conducted
Aug. 1 at First Baptist Church of Pikeville, with burial in Brushy
Cemetery. Mr. Sapp's sons-in-law, The Rev. David Culver, the
Rev. Doyle M. Ashburn and Deacon Gary Burton, and his pastor,
the Rev. Jimmy Williams, officiated.
Mr. Sapp was born Oct. 10, 1932, in Pikeville, the son of Bill
and Dixie Sapp.
After graduating from Bledsoe County High School in 1952, he
lived several years in Cleveland, OH, before returning to Pikeville.
He was a retired tool and die maker, and was a longtime member
of First Baptist Church of Pikeville, where he served as a deacon.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Irene Stewart Sapp; daughters
and sons-in-law, Carolyn and David Culver of Clarks Summit, PA,
and Janet and Doyle M. Ashburn, and Ruth and Gary Burton, all
of Pikeville; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Joy Sapp of Crossville;
sisters, Betty Griffin of Ringgold, GA, Jeanelle Cunningham of
Chattanooga and Joanne Turner of Pikeville; brother, James Sapp
of Newport, TN; grandchildren, Jeanelle Culver, Jon Culver, Joanna
Culver, Jaclyn Culver, Lindsay Blackstone, Matthew Ashburn, Morgan
Ashburn, Billy Jack Sapp, Benjamin Sapp, Bob Sapp, Braiden Sapp,
Bethany Burton and Jenna Burton; and many nieces, nephews and
cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Dixie Sapp;
sister, Frances Walker; and brothers, Edward Sapp, Leftric "Billy"
Sapp and Marshall Sapp.
Information provided courtesy of Putnam-Reed Funeral Home in
Pikeville.
CLIFFORD LEE KING
Clifford Lee King, 67, of Crawford,
TN, passed away Aug. 2, 2001. Funeral services were conducted
Aug. 4 at Grace Baptist Church in Alpine, TN, with burial in
New Walnut Grove Cemetery in Livingston, TN. John Copeland officiated.
Mr. King was born July 28, 1934, in Wartburg, TN, the son of
Riley Washington and Edna Grace King.
He was an assembler, retired from New York Blower in Laport,
IN, and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine King of Crawford; sons,
Clifford Wayne King of Lafayette, TN, James Riley King of Walkerton,
IN, Darrell Wade King of Livingston and Tony Allen King of Laport;
daughters, Kathleen Grace William of Union Mills, IN, and Melissa
Dawn Bon Davrnt of Elkhart, IN; brother, Earl King of Herman,
TN; sister, Mary Leslie of Carmel, IN; 15 grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley Washington and
Edna Grace King; and brother, Frank William King.
Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
ROBERT WESLEY SHERRILL
Robert Wesley Sherrill, 64,
of Crossville, passed away July 31, 2001. Funeral services were
conducted Aug. 2 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with
burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. Bro. Ryan Dick officiated.
Mr. Sherrill was born March 3, 1937, in Cumberland County, the
son of Hullen and Bricie Randolph Sherrill.
He was a rock quarry worker, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his sister, Mildred DeRossett of Crossville;
and special friend, Irene Howell of Sparta.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Reva Sherrill; and
brothers, Paul Sherrill, Jack Sherrill, Buster Sherrill, Ray
Sherrill and Joe Lee Sherrill.
Pallbearers were Bobby DeRossett, Rick DeRossett, Jerry DeRossett,
Joey Sherrill, Jimmy Edwards, Jarrod Brown and Tim DeRossett.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
EUGENE DAVIS TOLLETT
Eugene "Gene" Davis
Tollett, 76, of Crab Orchard, passed away July 29, 2001. Funeral
services were conducted Aug. 1 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral
Home, with burial in Tollett's Chapel Cemetery. Bro. T.J. Bennett
officiated, with special music by Deloy and Sybil Brown, Mandy
Barnett and the Tollett sisters and brothers.
Mr. Tollett was born Dec. 20, 1924, in Cumberland County, the
son of Samuel Thomas and Annie Violet Barnwell Tollett.
He was a pipefitter for TVA, and a member of Tollett's Chapel
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ester Hedgecoth Tollett of Crab Orchard;
sons and daughters-in-law, Jackie and Carla Tollett, Jeff and
Helene Tollett, Jerry and Frances Tollett, and Joey and Christy
Tollett, all of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Jeannie
and Andy Goss, and Janice and Aaron Cox, all of Crossville, and
Judy and Scott Wakefield of Monterey; grandchildren, Jody Tollett,
Andy Goss and his wife Misty, Joseph Goss and his wife Andrea,
Caleb Goss, Janelle Tollett, Jacob Tollett, Crystal Whittenburg
and her husband Chris, Darryll Cox and his wife Becky, April
Tollett, Jordan Tollett, Jaclyn Wakefield, Jenna Wakefield and
Justin Tollett; and great-grandchild, Brooklyn Tollett.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Annie Tollett;
brother, Wilson Tollett; and grandson, Joshua Tollett.
Pallbearers were Steve Kotus, Sam Payne, Brad Bingham, Tony Noland,
Vick Tollett, Anthony Tollett, Mike Tollett, Denny Tollett and
Dale Tollett.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ROBERT ELLSWORTH BROWN
Robert Ellsworth Brown, 67, of Fairfield Glade, passed away July
28, 2001.
Mr. Brown was born Feb. 2, 1934, in Galesburg, IL, the son of
Hubert William and Shirley Tubbs Brown.
He attended Rolla Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy for
one year, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point,
NY in 1956 and received a master's degree from the University
of Southern California. He served as a test pilot and a major
in the U.S. Air Force for 12 1/2 years. He worked as a director
of quality assurance at Allison Gas Turbine Division of General
Motors for 22 years, and retired in 1990 to Fairfield Glade.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Patsy Weihl Brown of
Fairfield Glade; daughters and sons-in-law, Stephanie and Michael
Sexton of Carmel, IN, and Susan and Dave Parish of Indianapolis,
IN; sons and daughters-in-law, Hubert William III and Ginger
Brown of Carmel, and David and Julie Brown of Pittsboro, IN;
and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert William Brown;
mother, Shirley Tubbs Brown; and grandson, Matthew David Parish.
The family requests memorials be made to Cumberland Medical Center's
Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, The Leukemia Foundation or the Tennessee
charity of donor's choice.
Information was provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home.
SHEILA ALINE STOUT
Sheila Aline Stout, 86, of Crossville, passed away July 31, 2001.
Funeral services will be conducted today at 2 p.m. at Crossville
Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Green
Acres Memory Gardens. Vern Daugherty will officiate.
Mrs. Stout was born May 13, 1915, in Overton County, TN, the
daughter of George and Julia Cooper.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Faye and David
Watson; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Nelda Stout, and
David Lee and Anna Ruth Stout; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren;
and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Julia Cooper;
husband, Alvin Thurston Stout; daughter, Anna Sue Fann; and son,
Alvin E. "Gene" Stout.
Pallbearers are Randy Alley, Mike Stout, Brian Stout, David Watson
Jr., Jimmy Cole and David Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Jim
Hyder, Fred Stout, Glen Cooper, Raymond Cooper, Frankie Cooper,
Bruce McDonald and Donnie Dixon.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. is in charge
of the arrangements.
MARY ELIZABETH WOOLRIDGE
Mary Elizabeth Woolridge, 67, of Crossville, passed away July
26, 2001. Funeral services were conducted July 28 at North Sparta
Church of God, with burial in New Bon Air Cemetery. Bro. Jimmy
Lindsey and Bro. Mike Ritzman officiated.
Mrs. Woolridge was born Dec. 25, 1933, in Pleasant Hill, TN,
the daughter of William and Dolly Hodge Parks.
She was a homemaker, and a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include her husband, Donald Woolridge Sr. of Crossville;
daughters, Diana Fox and Teresa Stottlemire, both of Crossville,
Sharon Woolridge of Cleveland, OH, and Lisa Dodson of Sparta;
sons, Donald Woolridge Jr. of Sparta and Chuck Woolridge of Cleveland,
OH; brother, Paul Parks of Bristol, VA; and several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Dolly Parks;
sisters, Josephine Rogers and Beatrice Lynch; and brothers, James
Parks and Dee Parks.
Pallbearers were Michael Stottlemire, Shaun Stottlemire, Brice
Murphy, Spencer Stewart, Travis Waldo and Billy Fox.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
VIRGIL HARVEY BRANSTETTER
Virgil Harvey Branstetter, 71, of Crossville, passed away July
24, 2001. Funeral services were conducted July 25 from the chapel
of Burris Funeral Home, and graveside services were July 26 at
Green Acres Memory Gardens. Robert Lawrence and Mark Hall officiated,
with special music by Deliverance and Roberta Schubert.
Mr. Branstetter was born Feb. 10, 1930, in Morgan County, TN,
the son of Lonnie and Josie Cox Branstetter.
He was a truck driver, and a member of Isoline Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Telia Branstetter of Crossville;
son, Dennis Branstetter of Crossville; daughters, Lucy Bailey
and Lorraine Simmons, both of Crossville, and Rose Heflin of
Carthage, TN; sisters, Juanita Sevier and Georgia Locke, both
of Crossville; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Justin Heflin, Eddie Simmons, Denny Branstetter,
Jason Sisco, Eugene Adams, Kevin Phillips and Greg Brinkley.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
CARRIE BELL BURGESS
Carrie Bell Burgess, 83, of Crossville, passed away July 21,
2001. Funeral services were conducted July 25 from the chapel
of Burris Funeral Home, with burial in Davis Cemetery. Kevin
Burgess officiated.
Ms. Burgess was born Nov. 26, 1917, in Cumberland County, the
daughter of James and Millie Smith Stone.
She was a homemaker, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Barbara
Burgess of Crossville; daughter, Charlotte Kilby of Elyria, OH;
brothers, Eston Stone and Robert Stone, both of Crossville; sisters,
Mary Lou Woody and Pearl Selby, both of Crossville, Marie Fields
of Norwood, OH, and Eliza Fields of Elyria, OH; eight grandchildren;
and 12 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Kevin Burgess, Keith Burgess, Steven Burgess,
Steve Austin, James Albright and Jerry Hedgecoth.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
EARL ANDREW CRUEY
Earl Andrew Cruey, 72, of Crossville, passed away July 30, 2001.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Aug. 2 at 8 p.m.
at Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, with the Rev. Delbert
Raines officiating. Graveside services will be Friday, Aug. 3
at Highland Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at the funeral
home.
Mr. Cruey was born Sept. 14, 1928, in Green County, TN, the son
of Jess and Dorothy Jones Cruey.
He was retired from the Union Carbide Y-12 plant, and was a member
of Calvary Baptist Church in Bledsoe County, TN. He was a veteran
of the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Anna Hu Hickey Cruey;
daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Carl May of Kingston, TN,
and Luanna and Fred Dycus of Farragut, TN; son and daughter-in-law,
Andy and Suzanne Cruey of Lenoir City, TN; brother and sister-in-law,
Dewey E. and Dolores Cruey of Lenoir City; sisters and brother-in-law,
Shirley Moore of Crossville and Joyce and Grady Nelson of Newport,
TN; aunts, Mae Wilson and Virgie Belcher, both of Knoxville,
and Anna Mae Baker of Luttrell, TN; grandchildren, Della Lyles
and her husband Donald, Matthew May, Sarah May, Houston Dycus
and Jessica Dycus; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Dorothy Jones
Cruey.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes
Association, 900 E. Hill Ave., Suite 240, Knoxville, TN 37915.
Information provided courtesy of Click Funeral Home Farragut
Chapel.
JOHN HENRY FARR
John Henry Farr, 77, of Crossville, passed away July 30, 2001.
Funeral services will be conducted today at 3 p.m. at Crossville
Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Crossville
City Cemetery. Robert Melton will officiate, with special music
by Johnny Moore.
Mr. Farr was born April 12, 1924, in Careyville, TN, the son
of Joseph and Pearl Farr.
He was an electrician for over 50 years. He was a member of First
Baptist Church and a Mason.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Jeanetta Edmonds Farr
of Crossville; sons, P. Eugene Farr of Grafton, OH, and William
Blaine Farr of Crossville; daughter, Beverly D. Rhoads of Medina,
OH; sister, Reba Neal of Coalfield, TN; brother, Jim Farr of
Coalfield; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Pearl Farr;
daughter, Jeanetta Farr; and son, John Richard Farr.
Pallbearers were Mr. Farr's grandsons.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. is in charge
of the arrangements. |
