Mary M. Ayers
Aug. 29, 1918 - Aug. 12, 2004
Mary Marie Ayers, 85, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 12, 2004. Graveside services were conducted Aug. 14 from the Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. David Wilkerson officiated.
Mrs. Ayers was born Aug. 29, 1918 in Crossville, the daughter of Frank Campbell and Laura Dayton Campbell.
She worked as a clerk at Cumberland Medical Center and was a member of the First Christian Church.
Survivors include her son, Dennis Ayers of Knoxville; daughter, Gloria Sue Lewis of Crossville and Leslie Jo Breeding of Knoxville; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sisters, Jeanetta Hyder of Crossville and June Gross of Smyrna Beach, FL.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Ayers; and sisters, Betty Tollett, Laura Atkins, Nettie Atkins, Louise Campbell and Anna Lee Smith.
Pallbearers were Lynn Lewis, Barry Lewis, Rusty Stone, Brad Wyatt, Danny Wyatt and Hazen Hall.
The family requests that memorials be sent to the American Heart Association, PO Box 672648, Marietta, GA 30006.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert E. Boulton Sr.
Dec. 4, 1930 - Aug. 23, 2004
Robert E. Boulton Sr., 73, of Ft. Meyers, FL, passed away Aug. 23, 2004. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4 at Neville Funeral Home Southwest Chapel, Holland, OH. Holland Post #646 will be conducting American Legion Services at 7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
Mr. Boulton was born Dec. 4, 1930 in Marion, OH, the son of Ralph and Kathrine Boulton.
He was a project manager working for the Ajax Construction Company. A Korean War veteran, he served in the United States Air Force and was an active member of the American Legion, Elks, Moose and other veterans organizations. During his lifetime, he lived in Ohio, Newfoundland, Australia, Tennessee and Florida.
Survivors include his children, Ralph "Butch" (Jill) Boulton, Robert (Vicki) Boulton, Bruce Boulton and Robin (Mike) Reilly; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; sisters, Joy (Jeep) Long and Mary Alice (Pete) Peterson; and brother, Victor (Cindy) Boulton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth; and brother, Richard.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that contributions in his memory be sent to the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, Attention B-13-459, 300 W. Tenth Ave., Columbus, OH 43210.
Neville Funeral Home Southwest Chapel of Holland, OH is in charge of the arrangements.

Samuel B. Carr
Oct. 6, 1915 - Aug. 20, 2004
Samuel (Sam) Benjamin Carr, 88, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 20, 2004. A memorial service was conducted Aug. 25 at First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Carleton Thackston and the Rev. Raymond Pierson officiating.
Mr. Carr was born Oct. 6, 1915 in Rochester, IN, the son of Ray and Ruth Dawson Carr.
He worked for Penn Central Railroad as a brakeman and block operator in Plymouth, IN. He also farmed. He retired from Penn Central RR in 1971. In 1976 he moved to Crossville and started Carr Insulation Company, which he managed for 14 years. He was an active member of the Crossville Exchange Club. Favorite pastimes included playing golf at Lake Tansi and playing bridge with friends.
Sam and Marie Kline Carr were married Sept. 1, 1940.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Carr of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Carolyn Carr of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and John Williams of Milford, CT, Janet and Steve Miller of Shady Shores, TX and Mary and Karem Mallick of Shepherdsville, KY; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister, Helen Carr Slemons of Sun City, AZ.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Richard Carr; daughters, an infant daughter and Judith Carr; brothers, Walter Carr and Harry Carr; and sisters, Irene Carr Myers and Mary Frances Carr.
The family requests that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church building fund.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Thomas E. Clayton Sr.
April 7, 1936 - Aug. 21, 2004
Thomas Eugene Clayton Sr., 68, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 21, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery. Bro. Hank Jones officiated.
Mr. Clayton was born April 7, 1936 in Richmond, VA, the son of Frank Daniel Clayton and Minnie Dorothy Thurston Clayton.
He was a roofer and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Thenice Clayton of Crossville; sons, Tommy Clayton Jr. and Ricky Clayton of Miami, FL; daughters, Terri Lynne Sheppard of Miami, FL and Jennifer Lynne Holderman of Crossville; nine grandchildren; brother, Frank Clayton of Richmond, VA; and sisters, Delores Cooper and Gloria Williams of Richmond, VA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Dennis Craig Pugh; and brother, Alan Clayton.
Pallbearers were Raymond Smith, Larry Bell, Greg Stokes, Randy Holderman, Billy Watson and David Price.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Carolyn A. Cook
Jan. 8, 1931 - Aug. 26, 2004
Carolyn Ann Thurman Crabtree Cook, 73, passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, in Clyde Nursing Center, Clyde, Texas.
Born Jan. 8, 1931, in Crossville, she was a 1949 graduate of Cumberland County High School, and she maintained a close relationship with many classmates over the years. She was employed with First National Bank of Crossville for 30 years before her retirement in 1979.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Cheryl Crabtree of Eula, Texas; grandchildren, Crystal, Robbie and Blake of Eula; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Lynda Thurman of Harriman; aunts, Isabel Smith and Sula Copeland, both of Crossville, Eula Bomar of Livingston and Martha Bozanich of Hendersonville; cousins, Drucilla and Leon Smith and Clayton and Peggy Smith, all of Crossville; nephews, Trent Thurman and wife, Francie, of Memphis, and Todd Thurman and wife, Parri, of Kingston; great-nephews, Sam Thurman and Ben Thurman of Memphis; and numerous other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.N. (Buck and Camilla) Thurman; stepfather, Olin C. Julian; and husbands, Bob Crabtree and E.W. Cook.
A memorial service followed the Sunday, Aug. 29, church service in Clyde Nursing Center. The body was donated to medical science.
Memorial donations may be given to Hospice of Big Country, 4601 Hartford St., Abilene, TX 79605.

Donald Farmer
July 19, 1935 - Aug. 17, 2004
Donald Farmer, 69, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 17, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 20 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery. Bro. Joe Pruett officiated, with special music by Gene Burgess.
Mr. Farmer was born July 19, 1935 in Cumberland County, the son of Carl Washington and Agnes Pace Farmer.
He grew up in the Hebbertsburg community and was a member of West Ave. Church of Christ. He was a truck driver for York Lime and a U.S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing and being outdoors.
Survivors include his wife, Millie Farmer of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Edith Farmer of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Teressia and Teddy Wanamaker of Crossville; brothers, Moore Farmer of Cleveland, OH, Carl Farmer of Elyria, OH and Edwin Farmer of Harriman; sister, Joyce Nealon of Crossville; and granddaughter, Shelly Findley of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers were James Stephens, Tony McCloud, W.L. Grimes, Don Ellidge, Wayne Hedgecoth and Jake Hedgecoth.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Dorothy M. Metcalf
Feb. 11, 1926 - Aug. 27, 2004
Dorothy "Dottie" Mary Mandernach Metcalf, 78, formerly of Fairfield Glade, passed away Aug. 27, 2004. She was reunited with her recently (Aug. 5, 2004) deceased husband of 58 years, Robert D. "Bob" Metcalf. A joint funeral Mass for Dottie and Bob will be held at St. Francis church at a yet-to-be-determined date, followed by interment of their cremains in the St. Francis columbarium.
Mrs. Metcalf was born Feb. 11, 1926 in Racine, WI.
She was the mother of nine sons. She was a proud member of the National Honor Society, as well as a stellar basketball player in her youth. She blossomed into a loving wife, mother and more than full-time homemaker.
She and her husband, Bob, retired to Fairfield Glade about 22 years ago and had been involved in a variety of activities. Most important to them was their role in the life of St. Francis of Assisi parish. The joy and passion of her later years was her membership in the church choir.
After becoming ill in late 2003, the Metcalfs moved to St. Anthony Nursing Home and Assisted Living in Crown Point, IN to be close to their children.
Survivors include their sons, Robert Kevin, Patrick Todd, Gary, Brian, Michael, Sean Bradley and Jon; 10 daughters-in-law, 21 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Tim and Geoff; and 10 brothers and sisters.
The family suggests that remembrances may be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Church or to St. Anthony's Hospice in Crown Point, IN.
Burns Funeral Home and Crematory of Crown Point, IN, was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary L. H. Phillips
Jan. 28, 1926 - Aug. 21, 2004
Mary Louise Hagerman Phillips passed away Aug. 21, 2004. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Max Mayo and the Rev. Lanita Pride officiating.
Mrs. Phillips was born Jan. 28, 1926 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Lewis F. and Louise C. Feldmeir Hagerman.
She was a homemaker and secretary/tax preparer and a member of the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church. She was a member of the PEO (Program for Continuing Education) Sisterhood, and graduated with a BS degree from the University of Ohio.
Survivors include her husband, Earle Phillips; son and daughter-in-law, J.R. and Linda Phillips of Atlanta, GA; daughters, Peggy Rose of Calistoga, CA and Laura Phillips of Knoxville; grandchildren, Montina, Adam, Jacob and his wife, Hanah Moffett, Myriah Rose, Michelle Phillips and Jade Phillips; and great-grandchildren, Eli Moffett and Jasmine Moffett.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Cumberland County; PEO Sisterhood, c/o Dorothy Cunningham, 101 Trafalgar Dr., Fairfield Glade, TN 38558; or Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

Joanne Von Dane
Aug. 23, 2004
Joanne Von Dane, 75, of Fairfield Glade, formerly of West Frankfort, IL, passed away Aug. 23, 2004. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Fairfield Glade Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. at the church.
Mrs. Von Dane was a member of Fairfield Glade Baptist Church and volunteered with the Plateau Pregnancy Services in Crossville. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was preceded in death by her parents, Eva and Hershel Simpson.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph Von Dane of Fairfield Glade; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Fred Chaney of Loudon, TN; daughter, Kay Herrell of Jupiter, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Gary Ray and Libby Killion of West Frankfort, IL; grandchildren, Cameron Chaney, Blake Chaney, Barrett Chaney, Riley Herrell, Justin Killion, Basil Killion and Alecia Lenich; great-granddaughters, Justice Killion and Maleah Killion; stepson and daughter-in-law, Jim and Marla Von Dane of Fernandida Beach, FL; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Joy and Ralph Chadwell of Winston Salem, NC; step-granddaughter and step-great-granddaughter, Stephanie and McKenna Phillips.
Memorials may be made to the building fund of Fairfield Glade Baptist Church, 5160 Peavine Rd., Fairfield Glade, TN 38571, or Plateau Pregnancy Services, 99 Walker Hill Rd., Crossville, TN 38555.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

Nicholas Guidara
July 2, 1920 - Aug. 19, 2004
Nicholas Guidara, 84, of Sparta, passed away Aug. 19, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 23 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, with burial in Eastland Cemetery. Father Fred Schmit officiated.
Mr. Guidara was born July 2, 1920 in Lynn, MA, the son of Joseph Guidara and Catherine Lentini Guidara.
He was a math teacher in Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD. He served in the Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanie Guidara of Sparta; daughters and son-in-law, Cathy and Stewart Collins of Barnesville, MD and Rita Mele of Gaithersburg, MD; sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Joan Guidara of Crossville, Kenny and Paula Guidara of Sparta, Michael and Kim Guidara of Owings Mills, MD, Jim and Jill Guidara of Gaithersburg, MD, and David and Paula Guidara of Pfafftown, NC; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Virginia Guidara of Lynn, MA; and sister and brother-in-law, Isabel and Joseph Monico of Peabody, MA.
Thurman Funeral Home of Sparta was in charge of the arrangements.

Lisa A. Harp
Oct. 27, 1963 - Aug. 9, 2004
Lisa Ann Harp, 40, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 9, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 12 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Smith Chapel Cemetery. Bros. Johnny Goldston and Ray Norris officiated, with special music by Judy Waldo and Dolores Holloway.
Mrs. Harp was born Oct. 27, 1963 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Monroe Fish Jr. and Martha Frances Parks Fish.
She was a waitress and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Davis Harp of Crossville; son, Trevor Harp of Crossville; daughter, Heather Harp of Crossville; mother, Frances Fish of Crossville; brothers, Rocky, Ricky, Jimmy, Randy and Marty Fish, all of Crossville; and sisters, Kathy Goney, Connie Bayless and Donna Freeman of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Mark Bayless, Scott Freeman, Sandy Freeman, Fred Douglas, Jason Fish, Travis Waldo, Tom McMahon and Jason Fish.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Charlie E. Simmons
Aug. 15, 2004
Charlie E. Simmons, 85, passed away Aug. 15, 2004. Born in Pikeville, TN, he lived most of his life in Tennessee and Florida where he was the director of public works for the city of Ft. Laud.
Mr. Simmons was the son of William and Iantha Simmons and is survived by his wife of 58 years, Duane, and his children, Edward, Elaine, Patricia and Christopher. Mr. Simmons is also survived by his sisters, Vera Wallace, Claire Mooneyham, Willie Ruth Mills and Donna Helen Boynton.
Charlie was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed the companionship of friends and sportsmen.
Tommy and Diane French were special friends and helped bring him comfort until the end. He was a member of the West Avenue Church of Christ on Bilbrey St. where a memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 21, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks contributions be made to Hospice Atlanta, 1244 Park Vista Dr., Atlanta, GA 30319.
The Cremation Society of the South of Marietta, GA, is in charge of arrangements.

Jacqueline R. T. Bates
April 11, 1961 - Aug. 12, 2004
Jacqueline Renee Tabor Bates, 43, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 12, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 15 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Gary Robbins officiating. Burial was held Aug. 16 at Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Bates was born April 11, 1961 in Cumberland County, TN.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Bates; son, Samuel Tabor Bates; daughter, Sarah Jane Bates; mother, Martha Jane Robinson; and sisters and brother-in-law, Julie and Mike Livesay and Mara Hall, all of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her father, Stanley Theron Tabor.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

William H. Beasley Jr.
March 4, 1927 - Aug. 11, 2004
William Herman Beasley Jr., 77, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 11, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 14 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in the Rinnie Cemetery. Arlon Way officiated, with special music by the Linary Church of Christ Youth Choir.
Mr. Beasley was born March 4, 1927 in Sparta, the son of William Herman and Haley Evelyn Beasley.
He was a retired farmer and of the Church of Christ faith.
Survivors include his wife, Alma Claudean Beasley; son, Donathan Granville Beasley of Memphis; daughter, Wilma Paulette Beasley of Crossville; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Andrew Dennis Beasley of Celina, TN and Frank Beasley of Moss, TN; and sister, Roselle Guffey of Hartsville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Herman and Haley Evelyn Beasley.
Pallbearers were Steve Smith, Lannie Green, Mike Green, Jimmy N. Baxter, David Manis, Bruce Smith and Misty Beasley.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Clarence O. Mueller
July 30, 1916 - Aug. 13, 2004
Clarence Otto Mueller, 88, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 13, 2004.
Mr. Mueller was born July 30, 1916 in Platte County, Nebraska, the son of Otto and Mary Mueller.
He was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses and a retired school custodian.
Survivors include his wife, Forrest Torrance Mueller; stepson, Larry Echols of Crossville; stepdaughters, Sharon Turner of Birmingham, Roxanne Phinney of Crossville and Linda Cook of Dunlap; and sister, Lucille Wilhelm of Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Mary Mueller.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Janet M. VanSlyke
Feb. 6, 1941 - Aug. 12, 2004
Janet Marie VanSlyke, 63, of the Lake Tansi community in Crossville, passed away Aug. 12, 2004. Memorial services were conducted Aug. 16 at the Lake Tansi Community Church, with the Rev. Jeff Monday officiating. Memorial services will also be held in Flint, MI at a later date.
Mrs. VanSlyke was born Feb. 6, 1941 in Genesee County, MI, the daughter of Robert and Leona Gauze Forgie.
She was a retired power train manager for General Motors. She was also a member of the Lake Tansi golf committee and past president of the Lake Tansi Ladies Golf League. She loved playing golf and was an avid reader as well.
She is survived by her husband, Bart VanSlyke of Lake Tansi; daughters and son-in-law, Kimberly VanSlyke of Davison, MI and Drusilla and Mike Morrison of Castle Rock, CO; brothers, Robert Forgie of San Jose, CA, William Forgie of Ludington, MI, Dale Forgie of Lake Tansi, Thomas Forgie of Mt. Morris, MI and James Forgie of Flint, MI; sisters, Maragret Neace of Ft. Wayne, IN, Nancy Maxson of Santa Maria, CA and Mary Warren of Millington, MI; and grandchildren, Benjamin and Zakary VanSlyke and Jonathon and Matthew Morrison.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Forgie; and sister, Elizabeth Forgie.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for contributions to be made to the Lake Tansi Golf Fund Tournament.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Jesse D. Bilbrey
March 14, 1933 - Aug. 10, 2004
Jesse Dillard Bilbrey, 71, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 10, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 13 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Bowman Cemetery. Bro. Donald Wattenbarger officiated.
Mr. Bilbrey was born March 14, 1933 in Fentress County, the son of Jesse Bilbrey and Lora Bilbrey.
He worked at Certified Cylinder and was of the Church of God faith.
Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, Jessie L. and Raymond Rhodes of Crossville and Nora A. Lopez of Crab Orchard; close friend, Becky McGann of Crossville; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Herbert Baldwin of Crossville; and sisters, Betty Miller of Crossville, Beatrice Bruce of Crossville, Sue Gentry of Red Boiling Springs, TN, Eva Wade, Dorothy Grant and Levella Downs, all of Indiana; and ex-wife, Willie Mae Bilbrey Davis of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Aurthor Dale Bilbrey; brothers, Ronald, Glenn, Joe, Norman, Willie Dee, Arnold and twin babies Bilbrey, Paul and Abe Baldwin; and sisters, Lois Northcutt, Eula Rector and Martha Lee.
Pallbearers were Ron Sherrill, Dan Taylor, Jessie Rhodes, Chris Bilbrey, Garry Goss, Carlos Pruitt, Lester Sherrill and Bob Nelson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Gladys O. Hixon
Oct. 17, 1912 - Aug. 5, 2004
Gladys Opal Hixon, 91, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 5, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. David Wilkerson officiated.
Mrs. Hixon was born Oct. 17, 1912 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Lonnie and Mildred Svoboda Tabor.
She was a clerk at Hill's Department Store and a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Kenneth F. Hixon of Decatur, AL; daughters, Marie L. Hixon of Nashville and Marcie Hixon Bouldin of Viola, TN; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Herman Tabor of Crossville; and sisters, Libby Kultau and Rosel Wood of Crossville and Maxine Baisley of Georgia.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie McKinley Hixon; daughter, Linda Hixon; brother, Wallace Tabor; and sisters, Lillie Burgess and Lavena Jackson.
Pallbearers were Carl Bouldin, Brent Dyer, David Pack, Toby Collins, Ron Kultau and Jeff Hixon.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert A. Lewis
Aug. 5, 1936 - Aug. 4, 2004
Robert (Bob) Allen Lewis, 67, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 4, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Robert DeBusk officiating.
Mr. Lewis was born Aug. 5, 1936 in Detroit, MI, the son of Thomas Lewis and Clara Pageau Lewis.
He was a truck driver for Abner-Wolfe Trucking Co. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Lewis of Crossville; sons, Robert Lewis and William Lewis of Wayne, MI; daughters, Corinne Connell of Walled Lake, MI and Arlita Moore of Redford, MI; five grandchildren; and sisters, Marrie Hammel of Wayne, MI and Mildred Bosman of Taylor, MI.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, April Lewis; and brothers, William and Thomas Lewis.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Chloe L. Newberry
Dec. 29, 1909 - Aug. 11, 2004
Chloe Lena Newberry, 94, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 11, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Faye Tucker officiated.
Mrs. Newberry was born Dec. 29, 1909 in Overton County, the daughter of Jerry and Dora Ethel Crouch Boles.
She had been a clerk for Ben Franklin Store and was a member of the Homestead Methodist Church
Survivors include her sons, Herbert Newberry of Elizabeth, IN, Donnel Newberry of Crossville and Jim Newberry of Soddy Daisy; daughters, Thelma Bilbrey of Crossville, Jearl Pugh of Crossville and Eleanor Denny of Messa, AZ; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Lily Anderson of Crossville and Lois Cox of Atlanta, GA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Newberry; brothers, Dowe and Claude Boles; and sister, Delsie Boles.
Pallbearers were Raymond Bilbrey, Robby Bilbrey, Rusty Copeland, Sean Copeland and Anthony Hodgin.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Isaac N. C. Oakes Sr.
Aug. 12, 2004
Isaac Noble "Cecil" Oakes Sr., 69, passed away Aug. 12, 2004. The family will host a celebration of his life at a time and date to be announced in September. Inurnment will be private.
Mr. Oakes was born in Crossville, TN.
Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Paulanne (née DoBran); sons, Isaac "Ike," Noble Jr., James and Robert; daughters, Amanda "Mandy," Teresa McCumbers and Vicky Marten; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper Lester and Pocahontas (née Shaver) Oakes; daughter, Shelly Chapman; and brothers, J.D., Lloyd, Kenneth, Robert, Clayton and Gene Oakes.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bauer-Laubenthal Funeral Home, 38475 Chestnut Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035, or to the Elyria High School Pioneer Marching Band, c/o Elyria High School, 311 6th St., Elyria, OH 44035.
Bauer-Laubenthal Funeral Home of Elyria, OH, was in charge of the arrangements.

O.C. Taylor
April 26, 1926 - Feb. 20, 1999
O.C. Taylor passed away Feb. 20, 1999 in Clinton, MI. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at the Crossville City Cemetery, with the Crossville National Guard providing the military honors of presentation of the flag, firing detail and "Taps."
Mr. Taylor was born April 26, 1926 in Boyd, TX, the son of Leo and Sarah Hall Taylor.
He resided in Crossville from 1929 to 1957. He was a truck driver and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving two Bronze Stars, World War II Victory Medal and a Good Conduct Medal.
Survivors include his sons, David Taylor of Clinton, MI and Larry Taylor of Knoxville; nine grandchildren; sister, Virginia Locricchio of Clinton, MI; and brother, Donald Taylor of Ft. Worth, TX.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Taylor; daughter, Brenda Martinez; and grandparents, Sarah and David Taylor.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Kenneth Carey
June 3, 1936 - Aug. 7, 2004
Kenneth Carey, 68, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 7, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 10 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Dillard Cantrell and Bro. George Wells officiated, with special music by Kim Wattenburger.
Mr. Carey was born June 3, 1936 in Claiborne County, TN, the son of Lawrence and Myrtie Neely Carey.
He was a retired fireman with the Cumberland County Fire Department and was also a member of the National Guard. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a Shriner. He served as Cumberland County Road Superintendent. He was a founder of Caryonah Hunting Lodge and helped to start the Antique Tractor Club. He was also a volunteer for the Cumberland County Fire Department in which he helped organize. He was a pilot and loved to fly his own plane. He raced stock cars with his car being #34, "The Blue Goose." He loved to fish and hunt. He was a wonderful husband, daddy and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Carey of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Lynn Carey of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Kim and James Wattenbarger of Crossville, Pamela Carey and Alton Morrison of Pipestone, MN, Doris Farley of Cookeville and Bertha Vanwinkle of New Haven, CT; sister and brother-in-law, Bobbie Jean and Leo Garrison; brother and sister-in-law, Claude and Alice Goin of Grandville, MI; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Pallbearers were Tommy Button, Ray Button, Jerry Kilgore, Monte Garrett, Doug Atkinson and Jeff Dodson.
His nephews served as honorary pallbearers.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Mildred Davis
Aug. 11, 2004
Mildred Davis, 78, of Knoxville, passed away Aug. 11, 2004. A Rosary will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. A funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at the church. Fathers John O'Neill and Xavier Mankel will officiate.
Mrs. Davis is survived by her son, Brian Yorita; daughter and son-in-law, Lani and Johnny Crowell; step-daughters, Kathi Davis, Patti Turner and Carol Mason; grandchildren, Tara, Trisha, Richard, Robert, Christi and Timothy Crowell, Lisa Brown, Ricky Beene, Joey O'Rourke, Kristi and Shaun Turner, Danny Mason and Gary Mason II; and sisters, Dolly Fujioka and Edy Kuioka.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Davis; son, Mark Yorita; and brother, Sam Sasano.
Weaver Funeral Home of Knoxville is in charge of the arrangements.

James W. Dorris
Aug. 11, 2004
James "Jimmy" William Dorris, 74, passed away Aug. 11, 2004. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at the Charlotte Church of Christ, 4508 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, where Mr. Dorris was baptized and married. His sons, Charles, Mike and Jim David will officiate. Interment will follow in Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens.
Mr. Dorris was a minister for 51 years, with 33 years of ministry in West Nashville at West Nashville Heights Church of Christ, Pasquo Church of Christ, Brookmeade Church of Christ and James Ave. Church of Christ. He taught at the Great Commission School in Nashville for 19 years. He was presently a member of the Fairfield Glade Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Christine Dorris; daughters, Judy (Mike) Perkins and Suzan (Eddie) Walling; sons, Charles (Rebecca) Dorris, Mike (Freda) Dorris and Jim David (Sherry) Dorris; grandchildren, Dana Michael, Ryan, Chad, Julie, Emily and Allison Perkins, Zara and Zena Dorris, Blake Dorris, Kristin, Travis and Allen Walling, Justin, David and Andrew Dorris.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Minnie Mai Dorris; and aunts, Bertha and Verda Lou Sensing and Alyce Dorris.
Active pallbearers will be his grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Alvin Simpson, Jim Oakes, Tommy Exum, Leonard Owens, Charles Cochran, Sam Hirshbrunner, Don Wilson, D.E. Ryan and Joe Whitfield.
The family would like to thank Dr. Young Moon, oncologist, as well as the doctors and nurses at Cumberland Medical Center and Nashville VA Hospital for their care and support during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Youth Encouragement Services/Youth Hobby Shop, 521 McIver St., Nashville, TN 37211.
Pettus-Owen and Wood Funeral Home of Nashville is in charge of the arrangements.

Vonda Galyon
May 18, 1931 - Aug. 3, 2004
Vonda "Grace" Galyon, 73, of Dickson, TN, formerly of Crossville, passed away Aug. 3, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 6 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Linary Cemetery. Bro. David Peeler and Bro. Phil Jenkins officiated, with special music by the Church of Christ Singers.
Mrs. Galyon was born May 18, 1931, in Pickett, TN, the daughter of Charlie and Ada Smith Gunter.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Linary Church of Christ. She enjoyed doll collecting, ceramics and yard sales.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Mick and Kelly Galyon of Nashville; Marty and Tina Galyon of Crossville and Marc and Kelly Galyon of Dickson; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Rodney Ray of Dickson; sister, Charlene Gunter; grandchildren, Michael Jr. and his wife, Tabitha Galyon; Diedre Seay, Jesse Galyon, Cody Galyon, Jessica Burgess, Amber, Ashley and Austin Galyon; and great-grandchildren, Harlee Galyon, Ally Galyon, Eithan Galyon, Hogan Galyon, Jesse Galyon Jr. and Zach Seay.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Galyon; brothers, Keith Gunter and James Gunter; and grandson, Jeremy Ray.
Pallbearers were Rodney Ray, Mick Galyon, Marty Galyon, Marc Galyon, Michael Galyon and Jesse Galyon.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Danny C. Jenkins
Aug. 9, 2004
Danny Carl Jenkins, 56, of Harriman, passed away Aug. 9, 2004. Memorial services were conducted Aug. 12 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary, with the Rev. Clint Miller officiating. Graveside and interment will follow at a later date in the Glen Alice Cemetery.
Mr. Jenkins was a mechanic with Interstate Motors.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Jenkins of Harriman; daughter, Dr. Tersa Lively and her husband, Gary, of Crossville; mother, Betty Jo Boles of Spring City; uncle, Jess Jenkins of Rockwood; half-sisters, Joan Boles, Patsy McClendon and Lois McDonald, all of Spring City; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; former wife, Julia Jenkins of Rockwood; and stepson, Joshua Taylor of Maryville.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charlie and Caroline Jenkins; and uncle, Perry "Peanut" Jenkins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Mid South Chapter, 9051 Executive Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37923.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

Edward E. Lewis
May 14, 1957 - Aug. 8, 2004
Edward Eugene Lewis, 47, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 8, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 11 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mike McCoy officiating. Burial was in Webb Cemetery.
Mr. Lewis was born May 14, 1957 in Crossville, the son of Hulan Lewis and Lena Smith Lewis.
Survivors include his parents, Hulan Lewis and Lena Smith Lewis; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ricky and Lucille Lewis of Cookeville, Kenny and Shelia Lewis and Gary and Kelly Lewis, all of Crossville; sister, Lena Karen Lewis of Crossville; three nieces; six nephews; and several aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Michael Lewis.
Pallbearers were Steve Lewis, Chuck Lewis, Terri Burgess, Jackie Jones, Robert Lewis and Jeremy Lewis.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert D. Metcalf
Oct. 19, 1925 - Aug. 5, 2004
Robert Diel Metcalf passed away Aug. 5, 2004 at St. Anthony Hospice in Crown Point, IN. A funeral Mass will be held in the chapel of St. Anthony Nursing Home, 203 Franciscan Dr., Crown Point, IN 46307, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15.
Mr. Metcalf was born Oct. 19, 1925 in Racine, WI, the son of Clifford and Minnie Metcalf.
He and his wife, Dorothy (Bob and Dottie), were longtime residents of Fairfield Glade when Dottie suffered a stroke. Both of them moved to the St. Anthony Home in Indiana to be closer to their family.
Serving in the Army Air Corps in World War II, he was assigned as an MP to the 509th Bomber Group in Tinian which dropped the two atomic bomb on Japan, ending the war in the Pacific.
Bob and Dottie raised nine boys, enough to field a baseball team. Bob had a successful career as a sales manager for Procter & Gamble and leaves lasting memories of his loyalty and sharing spirit with many of those he touched.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; and sons, Kevin, Patrick, Gary, Brian, Michael, Bradley and Jon; 20 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and John Bronenkant of Naples, FL.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Timothy and Geoffrey.
Flowers will be accepted or donations in Bob's name can be made to Franciscan Community services, Hospice Care, 203 Franciscan Drive, Crown Point, IN 46307, or to the Secret Garden of St. Francis, Franciscan Community Services, 203 Franciscan Drive, Crown Point, IN 46307.
Burns Funeral Home and Crematory of Crown Point, IN is in charge of the arrangements.

Hubert H. Hasty
Nov. 25, 1924 - July 24, 2004
Hubert H. Hasty, 79, of Crossville, passed away July 24, 2004. Graveside services were conducted at Hopewell Cemetery, Ballground, GA.
Mr. Hasty was born Nov. 25, 1924 in Fort Payne, AL, the son of John B. Hasty and Nancy B. Lyon Hasty.
He was self-employed and of the Baptist faith. He was a Mason, 32 Degree, and served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his daughter, Roxanne Smith of Lady Lake, FL; sons, Mark Hasty of Lady Lake, FL and Henry Hasty of Winston-Salem, NC.
Sosebee Funeral Home of Canton, GA and Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. were in charge of the arrangements.

Hazel M. Houston
April 6, 1911 - Aug. 6, 2004
Hazel Marie Houston, 93, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 6, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in the Linary Cemetery. Bro. Bob Holder officiated.
Mrs. Houston was born April 6, 1911 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Virgil Patton and Grace Hassler Patton.
She was a homemaker and of the Church of Christ faith.
Survivors include her son, Vernon Houston of Crossville; daughter, Arlene Stevens of Leesburg, FL; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Houston; son, Othel Houston; infant daughter; sisters, Lucille Winningham, Ruby Mathes and Pauline Houston; and brothers, Lester and Kenneth Patton.
Pallbearers were Wayne Houston, Rick Houston, Noah Houston, Jeff Houston, Greg Houston and Tom Houston.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Clarence M. Swallows
May 15, 1915 - Aug. 6, 2004
Clarence M. Swallows, 89, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 6, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 9 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Sandy Shawhan officiated.
Mr. Swallows was born May 15, 1915 in Putnam County, the son of Isaac and Effie Swallows.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Before retiring, he was employed by Volunteer Electric Cooperative for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Mayme Swallows; son and daughter-in-law, James Marvin and Bernese Swallows; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Peggy Flynn and Ray Harris; granddaughter, Leigh Swallows Peterman; step-granddaughter, Monica Leigh; brother, Clinton Swallows; and sisters, Daisy Holt, Gertha Abner, Bertha Dillon and Myrtle Carter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Parsons Swallows; stepson, Robert Ted Flynn; brothers, Haskell and Benton Swallows; and sister, Beulah Boatman.
Pallbearers were Fred Parsons, Bud Steele, David Weismuller, Lloyd Jackson, Hugh Goss and Don Moody.
Honorary pallbearers were VEC employees, Ordon Sevier, Ervia Hamby, Glenn Miller, Betty Moody, Irene Weismuller, Paul Whittenburg, Lyle Williams, Raymond Webb and Glen Blaylock.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

James D. Tucker
March 2, 1956 - Aug. 5, 2004
James David Tucker, 48, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 5, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 8 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. J.C. Hood officiated, with special music by Carl Tucker.
Mr. Tucker was born March 2, 1956 in Dayton, OH.
He was a distribution specialist at CoLinx in Crossville. He was a skilled craftsman in woodworking and loved fishing and the great outdoors. He was very dedicated to all of his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Ami Jo Tucker; mother and stepfather, Virginia and Richard E. Ritchie of Clarksville; sisters, Georgia Smith of Ohio, Brenda White of Florida and Donna Trone of South Carolina; brothers, Johnny Amburgey of Kentucky, Bobby Tucker of Florida and Patrick E. Ritchie of Clarksville, TN; uncles, Herman, Hughes and Carl Tucker, all of Crossville; aunts, Dorothy Madden of Kentucky and Effie Robinson of Ohio; 10 nephews; three nieces; and a host of other special family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Earl Tucker of Crossville.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hospitality House of the Methodist Hospital Foundation, 990 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Brian K. Adams
May 8, 1974 - July 31, 2004
Brian Keith Adams, 30, of Crossville, passed away July 31, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 4 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Slate Springs Cemetery. Bros. Mike McCoy, Freddy Conley and Marty Goins officiated, with special music by Mike McCoy, Jim Allen, Jerry and Vickey Eller.
Mr. Adams was born May 8, 1974 in Cumberland County, the son of Cleo and Emma Smith Adams.
He was the owner of Keith Adams Paint and Body Shop.
Survivors include his wife, Nicki Daniels Adams of Crossville; parents, Cleo and Emma Adams of Crossville; sisters, Phyllis Sisco, Pat Jones and Amanda Adams, all of Crossville; and grandmother, Effie Adams of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Lester Cole, Terry McDonald, B.L. Bilyeu, Gary Adams, Eugene Adams, Ralph Gibson, Bobby Dixon and Jeff Dixon.
The family requests memorials be made to the charity of your choice.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Gilbert T. Coovert
July 10, 1916 - Aug. 2, 2004
Gilbert Truman Coovert, 88, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Aug. 2, 2004. He was a member of Uplands Retirement Village and Pleasant Hill Community Church.
Mr. Coovert was born July 10, 1916 near Harrodsburg, KY, the only child of Garnett and Willie Mae.
In 1921, the Coovert family moved to Indianapolis, IN. Gil graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1935 in the midst of the Great Depression. He served an apprenticeship with Chevrolet Commercial Body in Indianapolis, starting his 40-year career in industry. He was a manager with Port Everglade Steel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL when in 1974 doctors at Miami Heart Institute urged him to retire.
In 1983, he and his wife moved to Uplands, each bringing an elderly mother.
The loved ones he left behind are Berwyn Kincaid Coovert, wife of 58 years; daughter, Karen Coovert Barnett and husband, David; grandsons, Justin Straker and his wife, Chantell Foss, and Adam Barnett; and great-grandsons, Kell and Garnett Straker. All but his wife are residents of British Columbia.
Memorials may be made to the Wharton Nursing Home Building Fund, c/o Uplands, PO Box 168, Pleasant Hill, TN 38578.

Robert H. Davis
April 12, 1929 - Aug. 3, 2004
Robert H. Davis, 75, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 3, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 5 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bros. Ronald Harris and Bill Roberts officiated, with special music by Pam Welch and Donna Peak.
Mr. Davis was born April 12, 1929 in Akron, OH, the son of John and Pearl McDonald Davis.
He was a builder in Cumberland County and was of the Baptist faith, attending Memorial Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Mayne Davis of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Melinda Shannon Davis of Knoxville; granddaughter, Emily Davis of Knoxville; brother, Claude Davis of Crossville; and sisters, Dimple Adams of Crossville and Virginia Taylor of Murfreesboro.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Rema Lake.
Pallbearers were his nephews, Terry Davis, Tim Davis, Lynn Lake, Roger Adams, Boyd Taylor, Jim Conner and Chris Burk.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Geraldine Eldridge
May 27, 1924 - July 26, 2004
Geraldine (Gerry) Eldridge, 80, of Crossville, passed away July 26, 2004. Funeral services were conducted July 29, 2004 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Bro. Brian Smith officiated, with special music by the Smith family.
Mrs. Eldridge was born May 27, 1924 in Tioga, WV, the daughter of George Frederick Sullivan and Anna Windell Sullivan.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Jamie Eldridge of Crossville; sons and daughter-in-law, Kenny Eldridge and Eddie and Sherry Eldridge, all of Crossville; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Warren Sullivan of Parkersburg, WV; and sisters, Jean Theiss, Alice Jenkins and Alma Limber, all of Kent, OH.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Eldridge; brothers, Charles and Claude Sullivan; and sister, Louise Fier.
Pallbearers were Eddie Eldridge, Kenny Eldridge, Brian Eldridge, James Eldridge, Sam Crye and Gary Stevens.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Helen J. Goodner
Aug. 10, 1928 - July 15, 2004
Helen Joyce Goodner, 75, passed away July 15, 2004.
Mrs. Goodner was born Aug. 10, 1928 in Brodhead, KY, the daughter of Grover Burke and Dova Lazwell Burke.
She was a housewife and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Samuel Andrew Benge of Florida, John William Benge of Fairfield Glade, Earl Doug Goodner of Dayton, OH and Gary Lee Goodner of Fairfield Glade; daughters, Elizabeth Joyce Scott of Fairborn, OH, Delorse Jean Owens of Fairfield Glade and Gail Lynn Huddleston of Fairfield Glade; 23 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; brothers, John Burke and Garry Burke of Ohio; sisters, Dorthy Lane, Kathleen Harrison, Betty Bond, Patsy Allison and Wanda Banks, all of Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Goodner.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Doris M. Hunsaker
July 14, 1930 - July 28, 2004
Doris Marie Hunsaker, 74, of Crossville, passed away July 28, 2004. Funeral services were conducted July 30 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Garden. Bro. Jack Irwin officiated.
Mrs. Hunsaker was born July 14, 1930 in Linden, TN, the daughter of Girlie F. and Nannie Keeling Richardson.
She was a retired hotel manager.
Survivors include her husband, Glenn "Rudy" Hunsaker of Crossville; son, Ron D. Hillhouse of Crossville; stepdaughter, Lynda Watson of Lubbock, TX; sister, Nell Hauck of St. Louis, MO; and grandchildren, Gabe Hillhouse, Isaac Hillhouse, Jasmine Hillhouse and Amy Tramel.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Stevie Hillhouse; and sister, Edith Powell.
Pallbearers were J.D. Robbins, Ken Hauck, Jackie Powell, Jerry Powell, Randy Powell and Ricky Powell.
Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Garrett, Gene Burris, O.B. Cole, Dean Gilbert and Herb White.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Howard G. McDonald II
Sept. 19, 1963 - Aug. 2, 2004
Howard Glenn McDonald II, 40, of Knoxville, passed away Aug. 2, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 5 from Mundy Funeral Home in Jamestown, with burial in Bowden Cemetery in Fentress County. Bruce Mullinix officiated, with special music by Kevin, Judy and Wade Garrett.
Mr. McDonald was born Sept. 19, 1963 in Jamestown, TN, the son of Howard Glenn McDonald and Willie Nell Linder McDonald.
He was a construction worker.
Survivors include his father, Howard Glenn McDonald of Crossville; son, Jonathan McDonald of Allardt; daughter, Samantha McDonald of Allardt; sisters and brother-in-law, Micki McDonald of Jamestown and Maria and Steve Conatser of Grimsley; grandmother, Edna McDonald of Crossville; and fiancée, Karen Miller of Knoxville.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Willie Nell Linder McDonald.
Pallbearers were Steve Garrett, Stanley Garrett, Roger Stephens, Edric Linder, Mark Linder, James Walker, Bobby and Bubba.
Honorary pallbearers were Steve Conatser, Bill Garrett, L.B. Linder, Eddie Linder, Rusty Linder, Roger Garrett, Ed Linder, Jeff Beatly and Tim Chilson.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Fonza E. Netherton
July 21, 1924 - July 31, 2004
Fonza (Fonzie) Edna Netherton, 80, of Crossville, passed away July 31, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 3 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Thomas Hale and Deacon Joe Solis officiated, with special music by Grey Sherrill, Jessica Netherton and Roberta Netherton.
Mrs. Netherton was born July 21, 1924 in Fentress County, the daughter of Henry and Bertha Mae Crabtree Dishman.
She was an employee of Mountain Farm Bakery and a member of Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include her daughters, Elsie Grams, Carrol Sherrill and Jannie Sherrill, all of Crossville; sons, Tom Netherton of Crossville, Dale Netherton of Lavergne, TN and Steve Netherton of Dayton; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Austin Dishman of Buena Vista, VA; and sisters, Leta Tollett of Crossville, Martha Netherton of Lebanon, Odell Stoner of Elyria, OH and Lera Dover of Canton, OH.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Netherton; son, Charles Fred Netherton; daughters, Joyce Marie Netherton and Edna Cooley; sisters, Elmira Jacobson and Mary Turner; and brothers, Clayton and Elmer Dishman.
Pallbearers were Shane Ketchum, Greg Sherrill, Tom Netherton II, Ernest Tanner, Nick Sherrill and Joshua Netherton.
Honorary pallbearers were Claude Hankins, Chuck Tanner and Tim Sherrill.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

William D. Saylors
Jan. 24, 1931 - July 26, 2004
William Dow (Bill) Saylors, 73, of Vestavia, AL, passed away July 26, 2004. Funeral services were conducted July 28 at the Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in Alabama, with the Rev. Bill Reed officiating. Local services were conducted July 30 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Bro. David Wilkerson officiated, with special music by Mary E. Henry and Lauren Arp. The Honor Guard, Chapter 32, provided the military honors of the presentation of the flag, firing detail and "Taps" at the cemetery.
Mr. Saylors was born Jan. 24, 1931 in Sparta, TN, the son of Gilbert and Elizabeth Lee Saylors.
He moved to Birmingham in 1958 and worked for Rust Engineering. He later went to work for Birmingham Clay Products. He was an avid outdoorsman and member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Gerry Williams Saylors of Birmingham, AL; daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Rick Hardy of Hoover, AL and Lee Ann and Scott Spinetto of Louisville, KY; grandchildren, Allison and Andrew Hardy and Emma and John Spinetto; brother and sister-in-law, John and Linda Saylors of Crossville; and many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Ann Saylors, Betty Jean Saylors and Clyde Saylors Montgomery.
Pallbearers were John Saylors, Scott Saylors, Rick Hardy, Scott Spinetto, Gil Montgomery, Mark Fugate and Andrew Hardy.
Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home of Hoover, AL and Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. were in charge of the arrangements.

Nancy R. Baker
Aug. 3, 2004
Nancy Ruth Baker passed away Aug. 3, 2004. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, from Resthaven Mortuary in Wichita, KS.
Mrs. Baker was a homemaker.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, John F. and Alice Baker of Texas; daughters and son-in-law, Karen R. Baker of New Jersey and Lori L. and Dean Eklund of Wichita, KS; sisters, Phyllis Dahlem, Joan Stewart and Lesley Young, all of St. Louis, MO; and grandchildren, Samantha and Kelsey Eklund.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Baker; and parents, John "Cy" and Ruth (Boles) Young.
A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.
Resthaven Mortuary of Wichita, KS is in charge of the arrangements.

Vada B. Gibson
Dec. 3, 1917 - July 30, 2004
Vada Belle Gibson, 86, of Crossville, passed away July 30, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 2 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Thomas Springs Cemetery. Bro. Jesse Hawn officiated.
Mrs. Gibson was born Dec. 3, 1917 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Robert and Winnie Pearl Vanwinkle Evans.
She retired after 28 years as an LPN from Cumberland Medical Center and was a Navy veteran, having served during World War II. She loved to garden and raise flowers.
Survivors include her son, Barry Gibson of Crossville; daughters, Janice Brown of Crossville and Donna Holloway of Apollo Beach, FL; sisters, Nota Flower and Ellen Wyatt, both of Crossville; grandchildren, Johnie Holloway, Heather Lewis, Jessica Hale and April Howard; and great-grandchildren, Abigail Brown, Dustin, Dylan and Natasha Howard.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold R. Gibson; and sister, Attie Norris.
Pallbearers were Jim Hood, Willy Hale, Greg Bilyeu, John Gaynor, Walter Keys and Thomas Evans.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Cora B. Kerley
June 21, 1911 - July 20, 2004
Cora Bell Kerley, 93, of Crossville, passed away July 20, 2004. Funeral services were conducted July 21 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Big Lick Cemetery. Son-in-law, the Rev. Vern Daugherty, and grandson Andy Daugherty officiated, with special music by grandchildren Andy Daugherty and Lori Turner.
Mrs. Kerley was born June 21, 1911 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Isaac and Ollie Campbell Burgess.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her children, Vaughn Kerley; Oliver Kerley; Velma Daugherty and husband, Vern; Syble Brown; and daughter-in-law, Gail Wilson, all of Crossville; Dr. Harold Kerley; Anna Ruth Kerley; Bonnie Kerley; and Bennie Kerley and wife, Sarah, all of Knoxville; grandchildren, Lindsey Kerley of Knoxville; Andrew Daugherty of Washington, DC; Lori Turner and husband, H.L., of Cookeville; Steve Kerley and wife, Terri, of Andersonville, TN; Scott Kerley of Inverness, FL; Kara Sue Vanhoy and husband, Gordon, Marc Kerley and wife, Jennifer, and Beth Davis, all of Crossville; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Noble Burgess of Dayton, OH; sisters and brother-in-law, Fannie and Dick Waldron and Nellie Houston of Elyria, OH; brothers-in-law, Paul Kerley of Crossville and Carl Kerley of Atlanta; and many special nieces and friends who were so thoughtful to her during her lifetime.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar C. Kerley; sons, Gary Kerley and Martin Lee Kerley; daughter, Christine Kerley; grandson, Jeffery Brown; brothers, Frank Burgess and Tommy Burgess; sisters, Amanda Swafford, Mertie Nail, Bessie Orme and Lorene Walker; and son-in-law, Bill Brown.
Family members served as pallbearers.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Isiah M. Miley
June 25, 2004 - July 29, 2004
Isiah Matthew Miley, age one month, of Crossville, passed away July 29, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 3 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Pastor Mike Ritzman officiated and provided special music.
Isiah was born June 25, 2004, the son of Mark and Stephanie Marie Norris Miley.
He is survived by his parents, Mark and Stephanie Miley of Crossville; grandparents, Mary Miley of Crossville, Doc and Monica Staley of Maryville; special grandparents, Jim and Donna Yates of Crossville; great-grandparents, Ike and Judy Schantz of Crossville; brothers, James Dakota and C.J. Miley of Crossville; and sister, Katherine Miley of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Willard Miley.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Karleen M. Millard
Dec. 20, 1942 - July 21, 2004
Karleen Mary Millard of Crossville, formerly of Clay, NY, passed away July 21, 2004. No services are planned at this time.
Ms. Millard was born Dec. 20, 1942, the daughter of Curtis Rae and Harriett Anderson Millard.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her sister, Jane Kuchta of Weedsport, NY; aunts, Donna Reaves of Mesa, AZ and Dorothy Morrow of Lake Park, FL; and cousins, Herb Lozott of Lake Park, FL and Betsy Paluska of Lake Park, FL.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Doris L. Peisert
March 1, 1924 - July 29, 2004
Doris L. Peisert, 80, of Fairfield Glade, passed away July 29, 2004. A memorial service was held in the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church, where she was a member, Aug. 3, with Associate Pastor Lanita Price officiating.
Mrs. Peisert was born March 1, 1924, the daughter of John and Anna Gustavson in Muskegon, MI.
She married Donald C. Peisert on Jan. 19, 1944. She is remembered lovingly by her family and friends as a wonderful mother, loyal friend, excellent bridge player, and active participant in the Gourmet Gals. She always set an example as a strong and independent person. During her earlier years she enjoyed dancing and and never lost her love of life, reading, and her interest in public and community affairs. She donated regularly to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. She will be missed by all.
She is survived by her sister, Lucille Broersma of Grand Haven, MI; father-in-law, Charles R. Peisert of Pleasant Hill, TN (age 105); children, Gregory Peisert of Dayton, OH, Carolyn Peisert of Loveland, CO and Elizabeth Kunz of Minneapolis, MN. She is also survived by five grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers or other gifts, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
Obituary information provided courtesy of Hood Funeral Home.

Lyndon Rains
March 21, 1941 - July 30, 2004
Lyndon Rains, 63, of Jamestown, passed away July 30, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 2 from the chapel of Jennings Funeral Home of Jamestown, with burial in Taylor Place Cemetery. Bro. Tommy Duncan and Bro. Don Padget officiated.
Mr. Rains was born March 21, 1941 in Byrdstown, TN, the son of Barlow Rains and Avo (Story) Rains.
He was president of P.S. Bank & Rains Ins.
Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Rains of Jamestown; son, Steve Rains of Jamestown; granddaughters, Rachel and Regina Boyce; and brothers, Grea and Ron Rains.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Mickey Lynn (Pennington) Boyce; brother, Glen Rains; and sister, Dorene (Rains) Biddle.
Pallbearers were Robert R. Ramsey, Bernice Peavyhouse, Phillips Smalling, Eddie Cook, Mike Dowell, Brandon Smith, Vanessa Herren and Larry Bruce Beaty.
Honorary pallbearers included John Cargile, Bryan Moody, Randy Roysden, Russell, Hall, John Cook, Marle Norman, Keith Ramsey, Eddie Cook, Wayne Morgan, Brian Hamby, Randy Stiltner, David Robbins, Roy Stucker, Brent Bumgarner, Logan Mullinix, Sidney Hall, Pat Brannon, Lee Hull Jr., Wayne Craven, David Pryor Crooks, Glen Massengill, Paul Horst, Terry McDonald, Warren McEwen, Gary Reed, all employees of Rains Agency and Progressive Savings Bank, Grant Johnson, Freddy Johnson and John B. Mullinix.
The family requests memorials be made to the Lyndon Rains Scholarship Fund.
Jennings Funeral Homes of Jamestown was in charge of the arrangements.

James B. Schmeiser
March 9, 1931 - Aug. 1, 2004
James Bernard Schmeiser, 73, of Crossville, formerly of Holland, OH, passed away Aug. 1, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 3 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ann Markle officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Garden in Waterville, OH.
Mr. Schmeiser was born March 9, 1931 in Tiffin, OH, the son of George Bernard Schmeiser and Chrissire Lucile Daughenbaugh.
He was retired from Ford Motor Co. and was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. He was an Army veteran, having served in Korea. He was a lifetime member of Holland American Legion, Lucas County Commander, First District Commander and Department of Ohio sergeant-at-arms. He was also a member of AmVets, Elks, Eagles and Knights of Columbus. He worked as a security guard at Lake Tansi and loved to fish.
Survivors include his wife, Aggie Schmeiser of Crossville, daughters and sons-in-law, Regina and Scoop Williams of Crossville, Tina and Mike Watson of Holland, OH and Janice Palm of Holland, OH; stepchildren, Roger and Dorene Rockafellow of Alma, MI, Rodney and Yvonne Rockafellow of Carson, MI, Rick and Darlene Rockafellow of Six Lakes, MI, Scot and Tammy Rockafellow of Gillette, WY, Mark and Candi Rockafellow of St. Louis, MO, Mike and Stephanie Rockafellow of Six Lakes, MI, Kevin and Cindy Rockafellow of Marco Island, FL, Kimberly Rockafellow of Rock Hill, SC, Kurt and Shelly Rockafellow of Hillsdale, MI and Matt and Karen Rockafellow of Crossville; brother, Tom Schmeiser of Toledo, OH; and sisters, Janet Bassenger of Temperose, MI and Carol Butler of Syvania, OH; 18 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lou Schmeiser.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Clifford Swallows
Feb. 16, 1918 - July 18, 2004
Clifford Lawrence Swallows, 86, of Crossville, passed away July 18, 2004. Funeral services were conducted July 20 from the chapel of Mundy Funeral Home South Chapel at Clarkrange, with Bro. Michael Swallows officiating. Burial was in the Campground Cemetery, with graveside military services.
Mr. Swallows was born Feb. 16, 1918, the son of Thomas Elmus and Laura Mae Wilson Swallows.
He was a veteran of World War II and a purple heart recipient. He was last employed with Turner Day Handle Mill in Crossville.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Wanda Swallows, Dale and Judy Swallows, Freeman Swallows and Dwayne and Rhonda Swallows, all of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and David Cook of Crossville; stepsons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Helen Melton and Ervie Charles and Sue Melton, all of Crossville; brothers, Leamon Swallows of Clarkrange, Lozier Swallows of Florida, Vernon Swallows of Monterey and Clarence Swallows of Monterey; sisters, Winnie Bilbrey and Evelyn Thompson, both of Monterey; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Maggie Marie Petty Swallows; second wife, Hazel Pauline Turner Melton Swallows; son, Ronald Bruce Swallows; step-grandson, Charles Chuck Melton; brothers, Thurman Swallows and an infant boy; and sisters, Erma Hargis, Velma Wilson and an infant girl.
Pallbearers were Chris Selk, Allen Miller, Scott Cook, Harold Coats, Heath Swallows, Jeff Swallows, Jamie Lee, Donnie Melton, Tommy Melton and Barry Melton.
Mundy Funeral Home South Chapel of Clarkrange was in charge of the arrangements.

DeWayne Caruthers
July 28, 2004
DeWayne Caruthers passed away July 28, 2004. Graveside services were conducted July 30 at Green Acres Memory Gardens, with Bro. Frank Walker officiating.
Mr. Caruthers was born in Cumberland County, the son of Robert and Gladys Dixon Caruthers.
After graduating from Cumberland County High School, he served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He joined TVA in 1967 and retired in 2000, after 33 years as an electrical engineer associate. He enjoyed spending time in his yard, NASCAR racing, woodworking and U.T. football games. But most of all, he enjoyed his family.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Amonette Caruthers; mother, Gladys Dixon Caruthers; Granny Myrtle Amonette of Byrdstown; daughters, Angela (Evern) Beech of Franklin and Robin Amonette of Franklin; son, Scott (Tammy) Amonette of Crossville; and two grandchildren, whom he adored, Christopher Lucas Selby and Carlee Denise Amonette; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Caruthers; and brother, Chester Caruthers.
The family requests that memorials be made to Woodlawn United Methodist Church, Shriners of Cumberland County or Hospice of Cumberland County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Barbara Ann Golden
April 22, 1949 - July 29, 2004
Larry M. Golden
Jan. 16, 1947 - July 31, 2004
Larry M. Golden, 57, and Barbara Ann Golden, 55, both of Crossville and formerly of Cusseta, AL, passed away from injuries received in an automobile accident in Waycross, GA. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 3 at McCarthy Funeral Home in West Point, GA, with burial in Marseilles Cemetery in West Point. The Rev. Johnny Peardon and the Rev. Leon Davis officiated.
Mrs. Golden was born April 22, 1949 in Troup County, GA, the daughter of the late Tiny Barbara Johnson and the late William James. She is survived by her sisters, Jane Ann Davis of Opelika, AL; Doris Moon of Cusseta, AL and Sue Jet Coward of Pine Mountain, GA; and brother, David James of Lanett, AL.
Mr. Golden was born Jan. 16, 1947 in Lee County, GA, and is survived by his parents, Frank and Virginia Golden of Opelika, AL; sisters, Mary Ann Lipp of Pine Mountain, GA, Betty Sue Cain of Blountsville, AL and Debbie Branham of Gaston, AL; and brother, James Golden of Opelika, AL.
The couple is survived by their children, Jeff Golden of Scottsboro, AL and Michael Golden of Bridgeport, AL; and six grandchildren.
Mr. Golden was a longtime employee of Huguley Oil Company and was formerly employed with West Point Pepperell.
Mrs. Golden was a pastor with the Union City Bible Church.
Both were members of the Bible Church of God.
McCarthy Funeral Home of West Point, GA was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert Hadley
June 4, 1919 - Aug. 3, 2004
Robert "Bob" Hadley, 85, of Traverse City, MI, formerly of Fairfield Glade, passed away Aug. 3, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, from the First Christian Church, 3686 South Airport Road, Traverse City, with the Rev. David Stout officiating.
Mr. Hadley was born June 4, 1919, in Richmond, IN, the son of Ross A. and Mable (Burrows) Hadley.
He was married to the former Elizabeth M. Taylor on May 22, 1948 in Detroit, MI.
In his 42 years at Detroit Diesel, he rose to the position of director of industrial engineering before moving to Mexico as chief engineer, where he constructed the GM Motor Diesel Mexicana facility.
Mr. Hadley enjoyed playing golf, traveling, photography and square dancing. He was a devoted family man who enjoyed woodworking. He contributed his time and money to a local volunteer organization known as The Club. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Betty Hadley of Traverse City, MI; daughter, Karen (Tim) Downing of Traverse City, MI; sons, Robert (Janis) Hadley of Bloomfield Hills, MI, David (Marlene) Hadley of Novi, MI and Steven (Sue) Hadley of Sunol, CA; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Hadley of Rocky River, OH and Eleanor Dillon of Borne, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Hadley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be give in Bob Hadley's name to the Munson Hospice.
Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes is in charge of the arrangements.

Barbara Ann Hedgecoth
April 4, 1946 - July 29, 2004
Barbara Ann Hedgecoth, 58, of Crossville, passed away July 29, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 1 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in the Hedgecoth Cemetery. Bro. Billy Smith and Sis. Clarice McNeal officiated.
Ms. Hedgecoth was born April 4, 1946 in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of John Hedgecoth Sr. and Annie Kerley Hedgecoth Sr.
She worked in housekeeping at Country Place Health Care Center and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her brothers, Stanley Hedgecoth, Ernest Hedgecoth, John Hedgecoth Jr. and Douglas Hedgecoth, all of Crossville; and sisters, Irene Hedgecoth, Ala Griffin and Cora Hall, all of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Annie Hedgecoth Sr.
Pallbearers were Mark Hedgecoth, Bobby Griffin, Les Brown, David Hedgecoth, Tim Tollett and Keith Brock.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Nadine Kearley
March 23, 1922 - July 26, 2004
Nadine Kearley, 82, of Crossville, passed away July 26, 2004. Funeral services were conducted July 28 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hyder Cemetery. Bro. Scott White officiated.
Mrs. Kearley was born March 23, 1922 in Cumberland County, the daughter of George and Lou Potter Kearley.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her sons, Glenn Kerley of Knoxville and Billy Kerley of Crossville; daughter-in-law, Mary Kearley of Biloxi, MS; grandchildren, Carrie, Glen and Avery; great-grandchildren, Niki, Taylor, Katie and Kristi; brothers, Boyd and Venable Kearley of Crossville; and sisters, Georgia Wood, Norma Fay Hargis and Helen Findley of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Lee Kerley; and sister, Christine Davis.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Ruth Oakes
Feb. 9, 1936 - July 19, 2004
Mary Ruth Oakes, 68, of Crossville, passed away July 19, 2004. Funeral services were conducted July 22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Linary Cemetery. Bro. Gene Burgess officiated, with special music by Gene Burgess and Missy.
Mrs. Oakes was born Feb. 9, 1936 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Beach and Rosie Reed Sherrill.
She was a homemaker and member of the Church of God.
Survivors include her son, Horace Oakes Jr. of Crossville; daughters, Vicki Bilbrey of Conyers, GA and Linda Waldo of Crossville; grandchildren, Wayne, Michelle, Clayton, Justin, Melissa and Cathy; and great-grandchildren, Alexis, McKenzie, Murphy, Emily, Caitlin and Macy.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Clayton Oakes Sr.; and brothers, Floyd (Bunk), Robert S., Ray and Raymond Sherrill.
Pallbearers were Wayne Bilbrey, Clayton Waldo, Justin Oakes, Sammy Sherrill, Beacher Sherrill and Leslie Sherrill.
Honorary pallbearers were Travis Ledbetter, David Waldo and Willie Rainier.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Elden G. Zulauf
March 27, 1923 - July 19, 2004
Elden Grant (Al) Zulauf, 81, of Fairfield Glade, passed away July 19, 2004. Funeral Mass was conducted July 21 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Father Kris Bartos officiated. Graveside services were conducted July 24 at St. Johns Cemetery in Ubly, MI.
Mr. Zulauf was born March 27, 1923 in Ubly, MI, the son of Jacob and Maude Allen Zulauf.
He was a sales representative for Sunshine Biscuit Co. and of the Catholic faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his sons, Paul Zulauf of Highlands Ranch, CO and Roger Zulauf of Rochester, MI; daughter, Karen Zulauf of Bolder, CO; three grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Betty Zulauf of Ubly, MI.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Marie Schumacher Zulauf.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Genettie Cunningham
July 20, 1912 - July 25, 2004
Genettie (Nettie) Cunningham, 92, of the Smith Chapel community, passed away July 25, 2004. Funeral services were conducted July 28 at the Smith Chapel Baptist Church, with burial in Smith Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Harold Robinson officiated.
Mrs. Cunningham was born July 20, 1912 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Alfred and Eliza Snyder Seagraves.
She was a housewife and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her son, Alfred Cunningham Sr. of Pleasant Hill; 15 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George F. Cunningham; sons, Paul and Malcolm Cunningham; sister, Becky Harris; and brothers, Jessie Lee, Milzey, James Dallas, Wiley, Willie, Andrew, Arthur, Henry Lee and baby twins.
The family requests that memorials be made to Smith Chapel Church, c/o James Cobb, 2041 Neverfail Rd., Sparta, TN 38583.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Olive M. DeBarr
Dec. 3, 1921 - July 26, 2004
Olive Mae DeBarr, 82, of Crossville, passed away July 26, 2004. Funeral services were conducted July 28 at Ten Mile Methodist Church in Ten Mile, WV, with burial in Ten Mile Baptist Cemetery. Bro. George Freeman officiated.
Mrs. DeBarr was born Dec. 3, 1921 in Newell, PA, the daughter of Conrad and Laura Barringer Keiling.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Pine Eden Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Timmie Moretz of Lantana, FL, Karen Thomas of Crossville, Leslie Marino of Akron, OH, Patty Strunk of Crossville and Marilyn (Burfy) Kacsanek of Uniontown, OH; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rex DeBarr; daughter, Janet Riggs; and great-grandson, Caleb Lowe.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home of Buckhannon, WV and Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. were in charge of the arrangements.

Edith Dodson
Oct. 25, 1918 - July 29, 2004
Edith Dodson, 85, of Crossville, passed away July 29, 2004. Funeral services were conducted July 30 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Vern Daugherty officiated, with special remarks by Jo Ann Stone.
Mrs. Dodson was born Oct. 25, 1918 in Bledsoe County, TN, the daughter of Virgil Cordell and Martha Turner Cordell.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Sue Ann Phillips of Crossville; and grandson, Bruce Neal of Madison, TN.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ott Dodson; sisters, Verna Dunbar and Dawn Sherrill; and brothers, Clyde Cordell, Gene Cordell and Otis Cordell.
Pallbearers were Bruce Neal, Steve Baggett, Steve Stone, Mike Stone, Joe Eller and Baxter Sherrill.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles M. Johnson
Aug. 13, 1926 - July 25, 2004
Charles "Chuck" Morris Johnson, 77, of Fairfield Glade, passed away July 25, 2004. A memorial service was conducted July 29 at the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Max Mayo and the Rev. Lanita Pride officiating.
Mr. Johnson was born Aug. 13, 1926 in Pingree, ND, the youngest son of Charles Morris Johnson and Mary Sorensen Johnson.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army and was awarded the Purple Heart. After the war, he attended the University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota where he earned a bachelor of science degree, before taking up a career in sales. For over 50 years, he was a member of The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. He was a Shriner and a Rotarian. He was a talented carpenter and a member of the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church.
He was also a devoted husband and father.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Virginia Olson Johnson; sons, Conrad (Marna) of Houston, TX and Charles (Betsy) of Franklin, TN; daughter, Cynthia of Haslett, MI; sister, Geneva Tracy of St. George, UT; brother, Sterling of Worthington, MN; and grandchildren, Kristin, Eric, Jim, Gareth, Sean and Kathan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Warren; and sister, Anita Falsetta.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Fairfield Glade UMC Memorial Garden or the Lexington Shrine Hospital for Children. You may leave memorials with the church for distribution.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

William J. March
Oct. 14, 1921 - July 26, 2004
William J. March, 82, of Sparta, passed away July 26, 2004. Graveside services were conducted July 28 at Big Lick Cemetery.
Mr. March was born Oct. 14, 1921 in Ontario, Canada, the son of Harry and Wilma March.
He was a retired doctor of dentistry and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis March; son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Joani March of Pegram, TN; and daughter, Tracy March of Phoenix, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Wilma March.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.