Beatrice C. Abner
June 29, 1941 - Feb. 20, 2002
Beatrice Conley Abner, 60, of Livingston, TN, formerly of Crossville, died in peace at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Feb. 20, 2002, after courageously fighting emphysema for seven years.
Funeral services were conducted Feb. 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Mark Phillips officiated.
Ms. Abner was born June 29, 1941, in Cumberland County, the daughter of A.V. and Nora Conley.
She was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and aunt. Her greatest enjoyment in life was being with family and friends. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her mother, Nora Conley of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Dan Hundt of Rickman, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Heather Abner of Lebanon, IL; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Bob Harvel of Crossville; brother and sister-in-law, Avery and Michelle Conley of Crossville; grandchildren, Lana Bennett, Kendra Hundt, Carson Abner and Hartley Abner; 17 nieces and nephews; 15 great-nieces and -nephews; aunts, uncles and cousins; ex-husband, Ron Abner; special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Benny and Sharon Abner of Dayton, OH; and special aunt and uncle, Margie and J.V. Conley of Kingston; as well as a lot of friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, A.V. Conley.
Pallbearers were nephews Ricky Hemming, Joe Harvel, Mike Harvel, A.V. Harvel, Avery Conley II and Tony Conley.
The family requests that memorials be made to the American Lung Association, or Brotherton Missionary Baptist Church, 4000 Buck Mountain Rd., Cookeville, TN 38506.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary includes additional information paid for by the family.

Lauraine G. Bergquist
March 2, 1928 - Feb. 17, 2002
Lauraine G. Bergquist, 73, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Feb. 17, 2002. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Chicago, IL.
Ms. Bergquist was born March 2, 1928, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Herbert and Evelyn Weed.
She was a retired employee of United Airlines, and a member of Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two nephews, two great-nephews, one great-niece, three great-great-nephews and a host of loving friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jeanne Martin.
The family requests that contributions in memory of Lauraine be made to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 E. Adams St., Crossville, TN 38558.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Ova A. Green
Sept. 26, 1922 - Feb. 21, 2002
Ova Aline Green, 79, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 21, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 23 at Pomona United Methodist Church, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Cliff Ingram and Bro. Bill Smith officiated, with special music by The Goldenaires.
Mrs. Green was born Sept. 26, 1922, in Overton County, TN, the daughter of Lynn Boyd and Ova Armilda Matthews Anderson.
She was a member of Pomona United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her sons, Harvey Green, David Green and Darrell Green, all of Crossville; daughters, Mary Lou Jackson, Linda Baldwin, Judy Green and Carolyn Green, all of Crossville; brother, Leonard Anderson of Kingston, TN; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Perry R. Green.
Pallbearers were William Jones, Shawn Fisher, Jerry Jackson, Jacob Franklin, Jimmy Baldwin and Benjamin Long.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Ludie H. Reed
Aug. 20, 1918 - Feb. 20, 2002
Ludie Hinch Reed, 83, of Grandview, TN, passed away Feb. 20, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 22 at Reed's Chapel Church of God in Grandview, with burial in Harris Cemetery. Bro. Donald Haggard officiated, with special music by Teresa Hinch, Janie Holloway and Wanda Reed.
Mrs. Reed was born Aug. 20, 1918, in Bledsoe County, TN, the daughter of Rufus Wilburn and Anna Linda Sherrill Hinch.
She was a member of Reed's Chapel Church of God.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond Reed of Grandview; daughters, Cellie Rector and Pansy Waldo, both of Grandview, Bernice Carter of Decatur, TN, and Viola McCowan of Kingston, TN; sisters, Cleo Edwards, Margie Godsey, Genice Keel and Impgene Meadows; brother, Bertie Hinch of Grandview; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Freddie Rector, Michael Rector, Kevin Rector, Lowell Rector, Don Brock and Randall McCowan.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Cora E. Burgess
Feb. 18, 2002
Cora Evelyn Burgess, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 18, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 21 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Big Lick Cemetery. The Rev. Mike Smathers and the Rev. Pete Ullmann officiated, with special music by Sid Venable and Velma Witt.
Mrs. Burgess was born in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of Eston K. and Emily Elmore Wilbanks.
She was a registered nurse, and a member of Big Lick Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Butch and Vickie Burgess of Crossville; daughters and son-in-law, Linda and Jim Milam, and Sherry Smith, all of Crossville; sisters, Pearl Williams of Rickman, TN, Estelle Edwards of Knoxville, Edna Baisley of Crossville and Norma Gamble of Atlanta, GA; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eucle Burgess; sisters, Kellie Masters and Ruth Boswell; and son-in-law, Derrill Smith.
Pallbearers were Jonathan Treadway, Daniel Treadway, Chad Burgess, Mitch Treadway, Wayne Bradley, Keith Hinch, Lynn Tollett, Oliver Blaylock and Lynn Burgess.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Burgess' birthdate and age are omitted from the preceding obituary, at the request of the family.

Charles E. Hawk
April 26, 1942 - Feb. 16, 2002
Gen. Charles Edward Hawk, 59, of Kingston, TN, passed away Feb. 16, 2002. A memorial service was held Feb. 23 in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home in Kingston.
Gen. Hawk was born April 26, 1942, in Richard City, TN, the son of Chester and Ruby Hawk.
A 1960 graduate of Roane County High School and a graduate of the University of Tennessee, he received his law degree from UT School of Law, where he graduated No. 1 in his class.
He was in private practice until he went to work as assistant District Attorney General for eight years. He was elected District Attorney General for Roane, Meigs, Loudon and Morgan counties, and served in that capacity for 16 years. He later worked as assistant District Attorney General in the U.S. Attorney General's Office in Knoxville. After retirement he practiced with the Bob Ables Law Firm in South Pittsburg, TN.
He was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Roane County Bar Association, American Legion, Elks Lodge and Masonic Lodge #38 in Kingston. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, receiving a Purple Heart.
Survivors include his wife, Naomi Lois Amelia Swallows Hawk; daughters and son-in-law, April and Scott Campbell of Karns, TN, and Amanda Hawk of Franklin, TN; granddaughter, Whitney Campbell of Karns; and godsons, Parker Hall and Ty Raymer.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Charles E. Hawk Cancer Memorial Fund, c/o Brown Funeral Home, 438 W. Race St., Kingston, TN 37763.
Information furnished courtesy of Brown Funeral Home.

Bedford C. Spivey
Aug. 28, 1907 - Feb. 16, 2002
Bedford Clyo Spivey, 94, of Putnam County, TN, passed away Feb. 16, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 19 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Smith's Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Vern Daugherty officiated.
Mr. Spivey was born Aug. 28, 1907, in Jackson County, TN, the son of William and Nancy Brown Spivey.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his sons, Clyde Spivey of Walling, TN, Wayne Spivey of Doyle, TN, Sammy Spivey of Cookeville and Ronnie Spivey of Crossville; daughters, Christine Brady of Franklin, KY, Wilma Brady of Adairville, KY, and Virginia Presley of Livingston, TN; sisters, Flora Lackings of Lebanon, TN, Flossie Tinsley of Lafayette, TN, and Vera Fletcher of Sparta, TN; 75 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Littie Rosetta Emerton Spivey and Mary Elizabeth Holt Spivey; sons, Elza Spivey, Eldon Spivey and Ola Spivey; and daughter, Dorothy Fish.
Pallbearers were Butch, Chris Deck, Steven Fish, Patrick Spivey, Junior Spivey and Ralph Spivey.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Pallbearers in the preceding obituary are listed as provided by the family.

Grace D. Flynn
Nov. 26, 1903 - Feb. 12, 2002
Grace Day Flynn, 98, of Chattanooga, formerly of Crossville, passed away Feb. 12, 2002. Graveside services were held Feb. 16 at Davis Cemetery. Bro. Wade Webster officiated, with special music by Mrs. Flynn's granddaughter, Krista Lee.
Mrs. Flynn was born Nov. 26, 1903, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Charlie Thomas and Georgia May Hale Brewer.
She was a waitress, and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her sons, Jerry Flynn of Tellico Village, TN, and Eugene Flynn of Tulsa, OK; daughters, JoAnne Edmonds of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Betty Allen of Nashville; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Jerry Flynn Jr., Tommy Ferguson, Johnny Flynn, Jim Bell and Bryan D. Lee.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

James G. Ford
July 8, 1915 - Feb. 19, 2002
James G. Ford, 86, of Rockwood, passed away Feb. 19, 2002. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood, with Pastor Stephen Yates officiating.
Mr. Ford was born July 8, 1915, in Crossville.
He was a retired electrician with TVA, and of the Presbyterian faith. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Nell Ford of Rockwood; sons, Robert Estel Ford of Knoxville, Robert Gordan Ford of Harriman and James D. Ford of Orange Park, FL; daughter, Gretchen Ford Drane of Johnson City, TN; and seven grandchildren.
Evans Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.

Lorene Kidwell
April 3, 1929 - Feb. 15, 2002
Lorene Kidwell, 72, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 15, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 17 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Don McCool officiated.
Mrs. Kidwell was born April 3, 1929, in Harlan, KY, the daughter of William and Bessie Mabe Ray.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Apostolic Lighthouse Church. She was a past matron of Amanda Chapter #4 Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Ladies Oriental Shrine.
Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Tom Kidwell of Crossville; sons and daughter-in-law, Larry and Karen Kidwell of Atlanta, GA, and Randall Kidwell of Starkville, MS; brother, James Ray of Atlanta; grandson, Grey Alexander Kidwell of Atlanta; special niece, Penny Lackey of Crossville; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Earl W. Thompson
Nov. 24, 1916 - Feb. 14, 2002
Earl Woodrow Thompson, 85, of Clarkrange, passed away Feb. 14, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 16 at Springs Chapel Methodist Church. Bro. Billy Mitchell officiated, with special music by The Victory Lights. The DAV did the presentation of the flag, firing detail and taps at Springs Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, with interment following.
Mr. Thompson was born Nov. 24, 1916, in Pickett County, TN, the son of William C. and Martha Couch Thompson.
He was a sewing machine mechanic, and of the Baptist faith. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his son, Earl W. Thompson Jr. of Clarkrange; grandson, Bryon Thompson of Clarkrange; and granddaughter, Karen Lowe of Chattanooga.
Pallbearers were Tim Thompson, Bill Thompson, Sammy Thompson, Baxter Wilson, Tommy Sells and Andy Lowe.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Vernie E. Norris
March 18, 1928 - Feb. 12, 2002
Vernie Ellen Norris, 73, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 12, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 15 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. Bro. Wayne Matthews officiated.
Mrs. Norris was born March 18, 1928, in Pickett County, TN, the daughter of Barlow and Allie Hall Carter.
She was a greenhouse worker, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, James Norris and Charles W. Norris, both of Crossville, and Jack Norris of Pikeville; daughters, Stella Janow, Virginia Norris, Oma Meadows, Katherine Dunlap and Michele Bartlett, all of Crossville; brother, Clyde Carter of Crossville; sisters, Christine Powers, Rosetta Adams, Hazel Clark and Pearl Wyatt, all of Crossville; 20 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Barlow and Allie Carter; husband, John W. Norris Sr.; son, John W. Norris Jr.; brother, Zebedee Carter; sister, Ave Gladys Maynard; and grandchildren, Adam Joel Boles, Junior Lynn Norris and Jordan Matthew Bartlett.
Pallbearers were William Ray Young, Ricky D. Young, Steven R. Houston, Freddie R. Stults, Johnny Norris and Ricey Boles.
Honorary pallbearers were Jessie Hyder, Danny Conatser and Jessie Reed.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Albert Tosh
Oct. 10, 1910 - Feb. 17, 2002
Albert "A.B." Tosh, 91, of Monterey, passed away Feb. 17, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted today (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home. The Rev. Bobby Floyd will officiate, with interment in Whittaker Cemetery.
Mr. Tosh was born Oct. 10, 1910, in Putnam County, TN, the son of Andrew and Lillie Whittaker Tosh.
Survivors include his son, Paul Tosh of Rockwood; sisters, Mary Laycox and Ruth Phillips, both of Monterey; grandchildren, Christine, Linda, Judy and Becky; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl King Tosh; sisters, Minnie Farley, Laura Bell Smith, Effie Henry, Susie Pauline Tosh, Gusta Jewel Tosh and Mamie Lorene Tosh; and brothers, Rastus Tosh, Dan Tosh, Junior Tosh, Willie Denton Tosh, Floyd Edward Tosh and A.D. Tosh.
Goff Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mae Farris
Dec. 15, 1912 - Feb. 16, 2002
Mae Farris, 89, of the Pomona community, passed away Feb. 16, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted today (Tuesday) at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, with interment to follow in Turner Cemetery in Pomona. The Rev. Randy Roberson will officiate.
Mrs. Farris was born Dec. 15, 1912, in Cumberland County, the daughter of William and Florence Turner Bell.
She was a restaurant cook.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Pearl and Johnny Copeland of Pomona; son, Tommy Farris of Pomona; sisters, Florence Barnwell of Pomona and Myrtle Osborne of Dayton, OH; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, William Farris.
Goff Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Truman H. Gentry
Sept. 3, 1929 - Feb. 15, 2002
Truman Harold Gentry, 72, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 15, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 18 from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home, with burial in West Cemetery. Bro. Jack Gentry officiated.
Mr. Gentry was born Sept. 3, 1929, in Putnam County, TN, the son of Herbert and Cordelia Bray Gentry.
He was a mechanic, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Wayne Harold and Pamela Gentry of Ohio; stepson and spouse, Benjamin A. Perry and his wife Susan of Royal Oak, MI; stepdaughters and their spouses, Beverly L. Perry-Waldon and her husband Ronald of Crossville, and Pauline Sue Perry and her husband George of Jamestown, TN; sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Willard Burgess of Cookeville; grandchildren, Jacob, Sarah and Joshua; step-grandchildren, Steven, Douglas, Herman and William; great-grandchild, Gavin; and step-great-grandchildren, Brandon, Ashley, Christopher, Destany, Joshua, Steven, Shelby and Katlyn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Cordelia Gentry; wife, Myrtle "Connie" Gentry; brothers, Alphus Gentry, Winnell Gentry and J.D. Gentry; and sisters, Gladys Carter, Irene Gentry and Lorene Stewart.
Whitson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert R. Roenbeck
Dec. 20, 1939 - Feb. 13, 2002
Robert R. Roenbeck, 62, of Monterey, passed away Feb. 13, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 18 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with private interment.
Mr. Roenbeck was born Dec. 20, 1939, in New Jersey, the son of William and Marian Hazelman Roenbeck.
He was a police officer.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Russo Roenbeck; daughters and son-in-law, Tara Scappatura, and Elaine and Tony Sclera; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Jr. and Vicky Roenbeck; brother and sister-in-law, William and Joan Roenbeck; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Marian Roenbeck.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

James E. Sexton
Feb. 13, 1935 - Feb. 10, 2002
James Ernest Sexton, 66, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 10, 2002. A memorial service was held Feb. 12 at Pine Eden Baptist Church, with Bro. James Haynes officiating.
Mr. Sexton was born Feb. 13, 1935, in Morristown, TN, the son of James Floyd and Eliza Clement Sexton.
He was a member of Pine Eden Baptist Church. He served 10 years as Cumberland County EMS director, and served as chairman of the local chapter of the American Red Cross. He was a former member of the Cumberland County Rescue Squad, and was a member of the Police Department Auxiliary.
Survivors include his wife, Gail Sexton of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Dawn Sexton of Vancouver, WA, and Keith and Janice Woody of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Laura and James Stephens of Crossville; daughter, Micki Sexton of Lebanon, TN; and seven grandchildren.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Gloria Brown
Dec. 1, 1943 - Feb. 4, 2002
Gloria "Jane" Brown, 58, of Antioch, TN, formerly of Crossville, passed away Feb. 4, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 7 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Mayland Cemetery. Bro. Terry Barnwell officiated.
Mrs. Brown was born Dec. 1, 1943, in Meigs County, TN, the daughter of Cecil and Ruth Goodner Spurlin.
She was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Gordon Brown of Antioch; daughters, Maria El-Chaer of Mt. Juliet, TN, and Stacy Celby of Sparta; brother, Johnny Spurlin of Grandview, TN; sisters, Linda Bradshaw of Smyrna, TN, and Trophy Bristow of Crossville; and six grandchildren.
Pallbearers were O'dell Hargis, Kenneth Shelton, Murphy Randolph, Cecil Bristow, Terry Loden, Keith Woody, Bobby Brown and Cornell Loden.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Juanita B. Carroll
March 8, 1916 - Feb. 10, 2002
Juanita Brooker Carroll, 85, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away Feb. 10, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home in Fayetteville, with burial at Lafayette Memorial Park West. The Rev. Sandy Saunders will officiate.
Mrs. Carroll was born March 8, 1916.
She was a member of Snyder Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Roger H. Carroll of Fayetteville; and brother, Connor Brooker of Crossville.
Obituary information furnished courtesy of the Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home.

Grace L. Curtis
July 21, 1918 - Feb. 7, 2002
Grace Luella Curtis, 83, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Feb. 7, 2002. Committal services were held Feb. 11 at Glen Eden Lutheran Memorial Park in Livonia, MI.
Mrs. Curtis was born July 21, 1918, in Wayne County, MI, the daughter of John and Bertha Byers Reitz.
Survivors include her husband, Stuart Curtis of Fairfield Glade; and son, James Curtis of Orlando, FL.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.

J.L. Edmonds
Jan. 9, 1928 - Feb. 8, 2002
J.L. Edmonds, of Graysville, TN, passed away Feb. 8, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 11 from the chapel of Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN, with burial in Pleasantview Cemetery in Graysville. The Rev. Bill Ewing, the Rev. Jerry Moseley and the Rev. Leroy Smith officiated.
Mr. Edmonds was born Jan. 9, 1928, in Bledsoe County, TN, the youngest of 10 children of Ellis and Rosie Thomas Edmonds.
He had lived in Graysville for the past 40 years, was retired from Suburban Mfg., and most recently worked at the convenience center in Graysville.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Agnes Reel Edmonds; son, Stanley Edmonds of Evensville, TN; sisters, Josie Belle Anderson Hankins of Pikeville and Maggie Myers of Crossville; and grandsons, Alex Edmonds and Colton Edmonds, both of Evensville.
Obituary information furnished courtesy of Hood Funeral Home in Crossville.

Fred Lawson
Sept. 22, 1915 - Jan. 30, 2002
Fred Lawson, 86, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 30, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 1 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Thomas Springs Cemetery. Pastor Don Bell officiated.
Mr. Lawson was born Sept. 22, 1915, in Bledsoe County, TN, the son of Gaither and Mary Angel Lawson.
He was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include his son, Roger Dale Lawson of Cookeville; daughters, Freta Ray Brooks and Betty Jane Matheney, both of Sparta; brothers, Willard Lawson and W.T. Lawson, both of Crossville, and Grady Lee Lawson of Sparta; sisters, Ollie Lewis and Emma Embry, both of Crossville; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaither and Mary Angel Lawson; wife, Lillie Burgess Lawson; sons, Ellis Lawson and Oddis Lawson; brothers, Olen Lawson and Homer Lawson; and sister, Ethel Tucker.
Pallbearers were Scottie Parks, Darrell Parks, Donnie Lawson, Rick Lawson, Keith Brewer, Edward Lawson, David Brooks and William Vanwinkle.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Albert E. Mason
April 9, 1922 - Jan. 30, 2002
Albert E. Mason, 79, of Kingsbury, London, England, passed away Jan. 30, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 8 in Finchley, London, England.
Mr. Mason was born April 9, 1922, the son of Arthur and Caroline Mason.
He was a Royal British Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Church of England, and a retired factory foreman.
Survivors include his sons, Barry Mason, Peter Mason and Alan Mason, all of London, England; sister, Dorothy Mason Kearley of Crossville; five grandchildren, all of London, England; and several nieces and nephews, of both the United States and England.
Obituary information furnished courtesy of Bilbrey Funeral Home in Crossville.

Louise F. Pankey
June 13, 1915 - Feb. 7, 2002
Louise Fern Pankey, 86, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 7, 2002. A prayer service was held Feb. 11 at Fairview Baptist Church, with Bro. J.R. Keagle officiating, and special music by the Rev. Dana Ward, Naomi Parsons, David Keagle and Lyndsae Wilson.
Mrs. Pankey was born June 13, 1915, in East Peoria, IL, the daughter of Robert and Ella Mae Curtis Rogers.
She was a homemaker, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, James L. Pankey of Crossville, Gerald L. Pankey of Mayland and Raymond J. Pankey of Peoria, IL; daughters, Louella Sales of Peoria, Mary Sanders of Ridgecrest, CA, Sharon Dale of Fairfield Glade, Sandra Hodge of Crossville, Bonnie Grable of Prattville, AL, and Valeria Elliott of St. Peter, MO; sister, Barbara Whiteside of Pinellas Park, FL; brother, Robert Rogers of Camden, AR; 47 grandchildren; 94 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James William Pankey; son, Ronald Eugene Pankey; brothers, Fred Rogers, Raymond Rogers and Donald Rogers; and sisters, Cora Sutton, Thelma Husky and Doris Flynn.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Madelene H. Taylor
June 25, 1938 - Feb. 10, 2002
Madelene Harriett Taylor, 63, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 10, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Mayland Cemetery. Bro. Blaine Hedgecoth will officiate.
Visitation will be tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 8 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Taylor was born June 25, 1938, in Cape May Court House, NJ, the daughter of John H. and Madelene Robinson Chambers.
She was a restaurant owner, and of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby Taylor of Crossville; daughter, Troy E. Armstrong of West Palm Beach, FL; sons, Roy R. Senior of Marietta, GA, and Coy Senior of Gainesboro, TN; brother, John Chambers of Shepherdsville, TN; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Doris Ann Kimberly.
Pallbearers were James Pugh, Jerry Carter, Joshua Senior, Coy Senior, Greg Driver and Dennis Chambers.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Donna J. Thompson
Dec. 9, 1934 - Feb. 3, 2002
Donna Jean Thompson, 67, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 3, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 6 at Smith Chapel Baptist Church, with burial in Smith Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Clayton Padgett and Bro. Delmer McCowan officiated.
Mrs. Thompson was born Dec. 9, 1934, in White County, TN, the daughter of William Franklin and Bessie Selby England.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Smith Chapel Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Shelia Smith and Nana Jane Farris, both of Crossville; and grandchildren, Jason Dean Smith, Tiffany Farris and James Farris.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Bruce Thompson; father, William Franklin "Bill" England; and mother, Bessie Selby England.
Pallbearers were Ben Selby, Steve Selby, Keith Selby, Thurman Selby, Grover McCoy and Stanley Selby.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

James E. Davis
Aug. 28, 1926 - Jan. 28, 2002
James Ezell Davis, 75, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Jan. 28, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 31 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home in Crossville, with burial in New Era Cemetery. Bro. Junior Pugh officiated.
Mr. Davis was born Aug. 28, 1926, the son of William Sylvester and Ruby Varnell Green Davis.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a member of Mt. Enoa Primitive Baptist Church in Plant City, FL.
Survivors include his wife, Alma Jean Davis of Crossville; sons, Buddy Davis of Lakeland, FL, Billy Davis of Camdon, TN, and Bobby Davis of Crossville; daughter, Sharon Eckley of Tampa, FL; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A military honor guard served as pallbearers.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Fannie Lou Dickenson
June 14, 1929 - Feb. 2, 2002
Fannie Lou Dickenson, 72, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 2, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 5 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Sand Springs Cemetery. Bro. Gary Hargis officiated.
Ms. Dickenson was born June 14, 1929, in White County, TN, the daughter of Nathan and Tennie Robinson Hale.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Elmer Dickenson Jr., Clarence Dickenson, James Dickenson and Larry Dickenson, all of Crossville; daughters, Wanda Garrett and Linda Dickenson, both of Crossville; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and former husband, Elmer Dickenson Sr. of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Tennie Robinson Hale; and brothers, James Hale and Buster Hale.
Pallbearers were Ms. Dickenson's sons, Elmer Dickenson Jr., Clarence Dickenson, James Dickenson and Larry Dickenson; grandson, Johnny Garrett; and former husband, Elmer Dickenson Sr.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy Bachman
Aug. 19, 1916 - Jan. 29, 2002
Dorothy Bachman, 85, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Jan. 29, 2002. Graveside committal services will be held Friday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. (EST) at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Chaplain Ray Morrison will officiate.
A memorial service will also be held Saturday, Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. (CST) at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Crossville.
Ms. Bachman was born Aug. 19, 1916, in Hough, NE, the daughter of Ralph R. and Mary Bardeana Crail Reed.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Vicki Bachman of Marietta, GA; granddaughter, Ashley Bachman of Marietta; sisters, Ruth Greg of Scottsbluff, NE, and Mary Ellen Pierce of Crawford, NE; and brother, Morris Reed of Crawford.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Mary Reed.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

Elmer Parsons
Oct. 12, 1921 - Feb. 5, 2002
Elmer Parsons, 80, of Monterey, passed away Feb. 5, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey. The Rev. Dewitt Sampley and the Rev. Barry Purser will officiate, with interment in Whittaker Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Parsons was born Oct. 12, 1921, in Cumberland County, the son of William Bryan and Minnie Rigsby Parsons.
He was a retired conductor with the Tennessee Central and the L&N railroads. He served two terms as mayor of Monterey, and also served as alderman. He was a member of Monterey Masonic Lodge No. 751, and Monterey Order of the Eastern Star. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and was a member of Monterey First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Malena McCloud Parsons of Monterey; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Lt. Col. Douglas Clark of Newport News, VA; sister, Louise Justice of Anderson, IN; and grandson, Douglas Ashby Clark.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Jessie Sparks.
Goff Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Catherine F. Taylor
Jan. 21, 1918 - Jan. 29, 2002
Catherine Fulghum Taylor, 84, of Nashville, passed away Jan. 29, 2002. Graveside services were held Feb. 1 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Mrs. Taylor was born Jan. 21, 1918, in Nashville.
Survivors include her daughters, Peggy Taylor Bean of Crossville and Betty Catherine Allen; son-in-law, Judge Thomas Bean; brother, J.W. Fulghum Jr.; grandchildren, Kathryn J. Bean, Tommy Bean, Teri Smyth, Catherine Hammers and James Tillman Allen; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tillman F. Taylor.
Information provided courtesy of Ellis Funeral Home in Nashville.

Phyllis L.S. White
May 12, 1941 - Feb. 4, 2002
Phyllis Lee Sumner White, 60, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 4, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Feb. 8 at noon (EST) from the chapel of Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg, with interment to follow in Adam's Hill Cemetery. Bro. Danny Jones will officiate.
Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. White was born May 12, 1941, in Sunbright, TN, the daughter of Lawrence and Rosa Lee Sumner.
Survivors include her son, Billy Dean Barker of Crossville; brothers, Zane Sumner and Dean Sumner; sisters, Devonia June Long, Ella Rodgers, Joanna Jones, Ann Graves and Priscilla Sumner; eight nephews; 10 nieces; and a host of relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James White; and her parents, Lawrence and Rosa Lee Sumner.
Schubert Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Elmer J.D. Atkinson Sr.
May 4, 1915 - Jan. 27, 2002
Elmer J.D. Atkinson Sr., 86, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 27, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 30 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Douglas Sims officiating. Burial was in Green Acres Memory Gardens, with presentation of the flag, firing detail and taps.
Mr. Atkinson was born May 4, 1915, in Fentress County, TN, the son of Lewis Jackson and Armintie Druzilla Key Atkinson.
He was a teacher and Realtor, and member of Crossville First Baptist Church. He served as an MP in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Diana Sue and Sonny Norris of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, J.D. and Berniece Atkinson of Crossville; sisters, Floccie Taylor of Dunkirk, NC, and Evelyn Wilson of Concord, NC; sisters-in-law, Wilma Atkinson of Crossville and Auda Atkins of Clinton, MS; grandchildren, Jamie Atkinson, Jason Atkinson, Jon Atkinson, Shauna Jekabsons and Chad Norris; and great-grandchildren, Gabriella Norris and Jaxson Norris.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Sims Atkinson.
Pallbearers were Jamie Atkinson, Jason Atkinson, Jon Atkinson, Rodney Atkinson, Chad Norris and Erik Jekabsons.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Virgil Brewer
Jan. 24, 1906 - Jan. 27, 2002
Virgil "Jird" Brewer, 96, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 27, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 30 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Davis Cemetery. Bro. Leslie Hickey and Bro. J.T. Davis officiated.
Mr. Brewer was born Jan. 24, 1906, in Cumberland County, the son of J.D. and Annie Davis Brewer.
He was a farmer, and a member of Winesap Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Clyde Smith, and Imogene and Emmit Smith, all of Crossville, and Mildred and Harold Smith, of Nashville; sister, Cleo Potter of Harriman; brother, George Brewer of Crossville; grandsons, Dexter Smith and Raymond Smith, both of Crossville; granddaughters, Debbie Wilson and Rhonda Wyatt, both of Crossville, and Connie Lucius of Old Hickory, TN; 10 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Cora Edmonds Brewer; brothers, Clayton Brewer, Kip Brewer, Mutt Brewer, Jeff Brewer and Andy Brewer; sisters, Minnie Stone and Lillie Blaylock; and grandson, Willard Tommy Brown.
Pallbearers were Mr. Brewer's great-grandsons, Shannon Smith, Chip Simmons, Brandon Lucius, Travis Wyatt, Bratcher Wilson and Michael Wilson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Aron V. Ferrill
Aug. 6, 1914 - Jan. 21, 2002
Aron V. Ferrill, 87, of Livingston, TN, passed away Jan. 21, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 24 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home in Livingston, with burial in Carr Cemetery. The Rev. Tim Wilson officiated.
Mr. Ferrill was born Aug. 6, 1914, in Overton County, TN, the son of Everett Dallas and Nora Carr Ferrill.
He was a mechanic and farmer, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his sons, Gerald Ferrill and Carl Ferrill, both of Livingston, Charles Ferrill of Algood, TN, and Rex Ferrill of Lake Odessa, MI; daughters, Jane Ruzansky of Philadelphia, PA, and Sue Choate of Battle Creek, MI; brother, J.C. Ferrill of Livingston; sisters, Beatrice Hill, Eva Mae Ferrill and Mary Ferrill, all of Livingston; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Carr Ferrill.
Pallbearers were Dan Ruzansky, Troy Ferrill, Jason Ferrill, Brandon Ferrill, Rodney Winters, Jack Cruser and Rick Gillespie.
Information provided courtesy of Speck Funeral Home in Livingston.

Shelia A. Smith
June 24, 1961 - Jan. 24, 2002
Shelia Arlene Smith, 40, of Cadiz, KY, formerly of Crossville, passed away Jan. 24, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 27, 2002, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Pomona Cemetery. Bro. Jim Gruber officiated.
Mrs. Smith was born June 24, 1961, in Elyria, OH, the daughter of Earl and Helen Mifflin Mathes.
She was a cashier for Kroger, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Howard Smith of Cadiz; sons, Mitchell Elmore and Evan Smith, both of Cadiz; daughters, Brittany Elmore and Erica Elmore, both of Cadiz; and sisters, Earlene "Pat" Dykes of Pleasant Hill and Betty Brown of Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Helen Mathes; and brothers, Michael Ray Mathes, Clayton Earl Mathes and Glen Mathes Sr.
Pallbearers were Greg Brown, Glen Mathes Jr., Brian Dykes, Chris Dykes, Darian Dykes, Greg Bilyeu and Justice Graham IV.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Helen Snyder
July 17, 1918 - Feb. 1, 2002
Helen Snyder, 83, of the Glade Creek community of Cumberland County, passed away Feb. 1, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 3 from the chapel of Horner Funeral Home, with burial in Sand Springs Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Dewitt Sampley officiated.
Mrs. Snyder was born July 17, 1918, in Clinton County, OH, the daughter of Ernest and Nelle Emory Harper.
She was a homemaker and a retired registered nurse, and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Robert D. Snyder, and son, Richard "Dick" Snyder, both of the Glade Creek community.
Horner Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Richard Valence
June 13, 1944 - Jan. 28, 2002
Richard Valence, 57, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Jan. 28, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 31 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc, with the Rev. Linus Vaughn officiating.
Mr. Valence was born June 13, 1944, in Quebec, Canada.
He was a construction worker, and a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Valence of Fairfield Glade; daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Luke Reed of Virginia; son, Daniel Valence of Fairfield Glade; mother, Eveline Valence of Florida; sisters, Lise Jolly and Judy Jeffas, both of Florida, and Claire Cote of New York; and brothers, Andre Valence of New York and Marc Valence of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Valence; and sister, Marie Valence.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Danhof B. Yntema Sr.
June 15, 1924 - Jan. 27, 2002
Danhof Baldwin Yntema Sr., 77, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Jan. 27, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 30 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Pilgrim Home Cemetery in Holland, MI. The Rev. Dale Marshall officiated, with special music by Mary Hirst, organist.
Mr. Yntema was born June 15, 1924, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Hessel and Ida Danhof Yntema.
He was an instructor for the Department of the Treasury, and was art director of BBDO Advertising Agency and Campbell-Ewald Advertising Agency. He was a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants, and of Chi-Phi Fraternity in Michigan. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and was of the Episcopalian faith.
Survivors include his wife, Sally Russell Yntema of Fairfield Glade; sons, Danhof Yntema Jr. and Howard Russell Yntema, both of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Ida North Schroder of Atlanta; and eight grandchildren.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Luther O. Allen
May 19, 1931 - Jan. 26, 2002
Luther Orlando Allen, 70, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Jan. 26, 2002. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.
Mr. Allen was born May 19, 1931, in La Crescent, MN, the son of Arthur and Viola Allen.
He retired after 22 years as a material handling engineer from the Lima, OH Ford Engine Plant. He was a member of the Elks and the American Legion. He served four years in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Joyce E. Terlson Allen; daughters, Rachel Reeder and Sarah LaRosa, both of Columbus, OH; sisters, Erna Hoff of Eitzen, MN, and Dorothy Allen of Madison, WI; and grandchildren, Rebecca Reeder, Maxwell Reeder and Hope LaRosa.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cumberland County Hospice or Good Samaritans.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

William L. Anderson
March 6, 1907 - Jan. 29, 2002
The Rev. William Lowry Anderson, 94, of Atlanta, GA, passed away Jan. 29, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted today (Friday) at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Decatur, GA, with the Rev. David Hancock, Dr. Bill McKoy and Dr. James Pennell officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Stockbridge, GA.
The Rev. Anderson was born March 6, 1907, in Jackson County, TN, the son of Matthew Dillard and Sarah Cason Anderson.
He graduated from Cumberland Mountain School in Crossville; Hiwassee College in Madisonville, TN; Emory University; and Candler School of Theology.
The Rev. Anderson was pastor at Methodist churches in the South Georgia Conference, including Gordon, Roberta, Cross Keys in Macon, Eastman, Hinesville, Baxley, Cordele, Cherokee Heights in Macon and Rose Hill in Columbus. He retired in 1977 as executive secretary of the Georgia Council of Moral and Civic Concerns.
Survivors include his son, Harry L. Anderson of Temple, GA; granddaughters, Debbie Anderson Bell of Decatur, Cindy Anderson Tolevich of Macomb Township, MI, and Denise Anderson McCorley of Gainesville, GA; great-granddaughters, Christine Hughes of Decatur and Gretchen Gordin of Lakeland, FL; and great-grandson, Alex Tolevich of Macomb Township.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Wright Anderson; sons, Dr. William Anderson Jr. and Arthur Wright Anderson; and granddaughter, Nancy Anderson Gordin.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lowry and Louise Wright Anderson Pre-Ministerial and Pre-Medical Scholarship Fund at Hiwassee College, 225 Hiwassee College Drive, Madisonville, TN 37354.
Information provided courtesy of A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home in Decatur, GA.

Merle R. Black
May 1, 1921 - Jan. 28, 2002
Merle R. Black, of Springfield, OH, formerly of Fairfield Glade, passed away Jan. 28, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 31 at Littleton & Rue Funeral Home in Springfield, with burial in Rose Hill Burial Park. David Hill of Northside Baptist Church officiated.
Mr. Black was born May 1, 1921, in Whitewater, WI, the son of Thomas and Ida Patrick Black.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Philip Pontecorvo of New Orleans, LA; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth Black of Tampa, FL, Victor and Cynthia Black, and Perry and Carol Black, all of Springfield; sisters, Pauline Hayden of Jamesville, WI, and Irene Cushing of Pensacola, FL; grandchildren, Timothy, Christee, Victoria, Joshua, Renee, Jason and Ashley; stepgrandchildren, Nichole and Sommer; great-grandchildren, Michael, Abbie, Emily and Joshua; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 44 years, Jane Villeburn Black; three sisters; and four brothers.
Information provided courtesy of Littleton & Rue Funeral Home in Springfield, OH.

Mable R. Knox
March 16, 1920 - Jan. 29, 2002
Mable Reed Knox, 81, of Monterey, passed away Jan. 29, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m. at Monterey United Methodist Church. The Rev. David Adams and Bill Baisley will officiate, with interment to follow in Welch Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be tonight (Friday) from 5 to 9 at Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, and Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church.
Mrs. Knox was born March 16, 1920, in Cumberland County, the daughter of W. Carroll and Drucilla Jones Wyatt.
She was a member of Monterey United Methodist Church. She was an LPN, working from 1951 to 1962 at Monterey Hospital, 1963 to 1980 at Cumberland Medical Center and 1982 to 1988 at Standing Stone Health Care Center in Monterey.
Survivors include her daughters, Berta Baisley Williams of Cookeville, Wanda Reed Thurmond of Monterey and Brenda Talene Colvin of Chattanooga; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Larry and Ima Reed of Crossville; stepchildren, Bernie Reed Gilmore of Monterey and Gerald Reed of Dayton, OH; sisters, Kethel Henderson of Dickson, TN, and Dorothy Wyatt McLoud of Kingston, TN; brother, Alfred "A.B." Wyatt of Nashville; grandchildren, Gordon Hutchinson, Robin Thurmond Matos and Valerie Thurmond, all of Cookeville, Kelly Thurmond Long of Clarksville, TN, Jan Reed Gonzalez of Raleigh, NC, Madge Reed Farooq of Washington, DC, Tammy Reed Doyle of Badem, Germany, and Diane Graves of Birmingham, AL; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Horace Baisley in 1937, J. Talmadge Reed in 1952, and Roscoe Knox in 1989; grandson, John Baisley Williams; sisters, Wealtha Wyatt Baisley and Glennis Wyatt Hamilton; brothers, Ridley Wyatt, Lester Wyatt, Justin Wyatt and Browder Wyatt; and stepchildren, Harvey Reed, Talmadge Reed Jr., Clara Reed Bagwell and Libby Reed Beaty.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Knox's nephews, John Wyatt, Jim Wyatt, Luke Wyatt, Phillip Wyatt, Bob Baisley, Jay Coleman, Carl Henderson Jr. and Jody McLoud.
Memorials may be made to the Monterey United Methodist Church Pew Bible Fund, or the American Diabetes Association.
Goff Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Vernon J. Oliver
Dec. 26, 1908 - Jan. 25, 2002
Vernon Joseph Oliver, 93, of Chattanooga, passed away Jan. 25, 2002. No services are planned.
Mr. Oliver was born Dec. 26, 1908, in Tacoma, WA, the son of Christian and Katherine Kilpl Oliver.
He was a machinist.
Survivors include his son, Vernon Oliver Jr. of Huntsville, AL; daughters, Alberta Oliver of Chattanooga and Christal Speer of Ooltewah, TN; sister, Dorothy Griffith of Ellijay, GA; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Christian and Katherine Oliver; his wife, Dorothy May Butler Oliver; sister, Florence Anderson; and brothers, Loyal Oliver, Ted Oliver and Victor Oliver.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Rose Marie Parrish
Jan. 11, 1936 - Jan. 22, 2002
Rose Marie Parrish, 66, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 22, 2002. Funeral services were held Jan. 26 from the chapel of Ballard & Son Funeral Home in Daleville, IN, with burial in Anderson Memorial Park in Anderson, IN. The Rev. Henry Patterson officiated.
Mrs. Parrish was born Jan. 11, 1936, in Anderson, IN, the daughter of James Edward and Rosella Taylor Crosley.
She was a member of Chesterfield First Freewill Baptist Church in Chesterfield, IN. She was the former owner of Anderson Speedway, Muncie Motor Speedway and Leo's Auto/Truck in Daleville.
Survivors include her son, John Parrish of Crossville; brothers, Doyle Crosley and Jerry Crosley, both of Crossville; sisters-in-law, Virginia Blackmer of Alexandria, VA, and Jewell Williams of Crystal Beach, TX; 11 nieces; nine nephews; and several great- and great-great-nieces and -nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Parrish.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.