Grady Bertram
Feb. 24, 2003
Grady Bertram, 42, of Sparta, passed away Feb. 24, 2003. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 28, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Thurman Funeral Home in Sparta, with burial in the Bolin Cemetery in Cumberland County. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Thurman Funeral Home chapel.
Survivors include his wife, Pam Brock Bertram of Sparta; son, James Jeremy Bertram of Crossville; daughter, Alicia Brittany Bertram of Crossville; stepson, Brandon Crawford of Sparta; parents, Claude and Edna Bertram of Crossville; brother, William Bates Bertram of Crossville; and sister, Debe Flynn of Crossville.
Thurman Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.

Ronald F. Bilbrey
Feb. 19, 1949 - Feb. 16, 2003
Ronald Fred "Arnold" Bilbrey, 52, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 16, 2003. Funeral services were held Feb. 19 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Donald Wattenbarger officiated.
Mr. Bilbrey was born Feb. 19, 1949 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Jessie and Lora Bilbrey.
He was a truck driver employed by Amoco and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and William Stewart of Detroit, MI; brothers, J.D. Bilbrey and Hoover Baldwin, both of Crossville; sisters, Betty Miller of Crossville, Beatrice Bruce of Crossville, Sue Gentry of Red Boiling Springs, TN, Martha Lee of Crossville, Eva Wade, Dorothy Grant and Levella Downs, all of Muncie, IN; granddaughter, Jinger Bilbrey; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Willie D. Bilbrey, Norman Bilbrey, Paul Baldwin, Abe Baldwin and Glenn Bilbrey; and sisters, Eula Rector and Stella Northcutt.
Pallbearers were Cricket Rector, Tim Miller, Tony Miller, Ricky Williams, Robert Northcutt, Gary Bowman, Luke Bowman and Ray Bowman.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Allan L. Grant
Jan. 31, 1919 - Feb. 16, 2003
Allan L. Grant, 84, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Feb. 16, 2003. No services are planned at this time.
Mr. Grant was born Jan. 31, 1919 in New York City, the son of Albert and Emily Gelardin Algranti.
He was a retired salesman, a member of the Art Guild of Fairfield Glade and an Army veteran, having served during World War II in the Army Air Corps as a pilot. He was also an avid tennis player and a member of V.O.R.P.
Survivors include his brothers, Lee Grant of Pinehurst, NC and Ralph Grant of Pace, FL; sister, Shirley Lenzo of Elmwood, NJ; and special niece, Lisa Van Antwerp of California.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Joyce Grant.
Hood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Albert M. Hyder
April 10, 1919 - Feb. 21, 2003
Albert Matthew Hyder, 83, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 21, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. David Rowan officiated, with special music by the Lighthouse Singers.
Mr. Hyder was born April 10, 1919 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Jessie and Arvie Zenia Davis Hyder.
He was a carpenter and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He always enjoyed going to the flea market.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Alice Barnett Hyder of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Leslie and Terry Hyder of Charleston, IL, Larry and Audrey Hyder of Crossville, Jerry and Janice Hyder of Cohutta, GA, Kenneth and Donna Hyder of Crossville and Eddie and Brenda Hyder of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Eldon Burgess of Crossville; brothers, Harold Hyder of Wachula, FL and Floyd Hyder of Akron, OH; and sister, Jane Hyder of Wooster, OH.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Carrie Campbell and Nettie Sabot; and brothers, Roy, Earl, Allan and Ernest Hyder.
Pallbearers were Wayne Hyder, Brian Hyder, Tim Hyder, Jake Hyder, Kris Hyder and Eldon Burgess.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Martha L. McCracken
June 2, 1908 - Feb. 18, 2003
Martha Lou McCracken, 94, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 18, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 21 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home. The Rev. Carleton Thackston and the Rev. Fay Tucker officiated.
Mrs. McCracken was born June 2, 1908 in Sparta, TN, the daughter of William T. Hale and Mary Lou Ann Anderson Hale.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her brother, Norman Hale of Sparta, TN.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex McCracken; brothers, Hubert, Tom and Eschol Hale; and sisters, Effie Johnson, Nancy Peters, Cora Johnson and Stacy Reeves.
The family requests that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Crossville Building Fund or the Hale Reunion Memorial Fund, c/o Norman Hale, 377 Grandview Drive, Sparta, TN 38583.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Calvin R. Palmquist
Dec. 29, 1927 - Feb. 24, 2003
Calvin Richard Palmquist, 75, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Feb. 24, 2003. A memorial service will be conducted on Friday, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. at the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church. The Rev. Max Mayo and the Rev. Lanita Pride will officiate.
Mr. Palmquist was born Dec. 29, 1927 in Chicago, IL, the son of Benjamin and Martha Burkman Palmquist.
He was a salesman and a Christian Scientist.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Carlson Palmquist of Fairfield Glade; sons, Steven K. Palmquist of Jeffersonville, IN and Jeffrey D. Palmquist of Dublin, OH; four granddaughters; and brother, Donald Palmquist of Lancaster, PA.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Waymon C. Stone
May 15, 1932 - Feb. 22, 2003
Waymon Clyde Stone, 70, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 22, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home. Bro. Reed Jones officiated. Graveside committal services were held Feb. 25 at Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mr. Stone was born May 15, 1932 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Ernest and Isabell Davis Stone.
He was an employee of the Water Department of the city of Crossville and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Lois (Alleta) Cooper Stone of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Joyce Stone of Jamestown and Jeff and DeAnn Stone of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Greg Parsons of Crossville; grandchildren, David, Steven, Tyler and Lauren; brother, Ray Stone of Crossville; and sister, Eva Kerley of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Emerson, Wesley and Leroy Stone; and sisters, Winnie Ingram, Alma Tollett and Ellen Davis.
Pallbearers were Arthur Tollett, Raymond Stone, Ronnie Stone, Greg Ingram, Ronnie Wyatt, Cordell Hensley, Danny Smith, J.B. Creason and Philip Cole.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lena Tollett
March 28, 1921 - Feb. 17, 2003
Lena Tollett, 81, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 17, 2003. Funeral services were held Feb. 19 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial and graveside services held Feb. 20 in Big Lick Cemetery. The Rev. Mike Smathers officiated, with Wanda Moore providing special music.
Mrs. Tollett was born March 28, 1921 in Bledsoe County, TN, the daughter of Waymon and Eliza Swafford Henry.
She was a homemaker and attended Big Lick Presbyterian Church. She dearly loved to quilt and crochet.
Survivors include her husband, Johnny Tollett of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Lillie and Jim Akins of Crossville, Sandra and Jim Cannon of Crossville, Mary Jean and Darrell Jones of Crossville and Burdeen and Steve Morgan of Naples, FL; sister, Thelma Ambrose of Akron, OH; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Waymon and Eliza Henry.
Pallbearers were Tom Akins, Donald Akins, Ricky Dick, Bill Cannon, Brian Morgan, Scott Morgan, Kurt Scarbrough, Rodney White, Ted Swafford and Edd Gadd.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Maniza F. Bowman
Jan. 14, 1912 - Feb. 12, 2003
Maniza Florintha Bowman, 91, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 12, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Randy Hollowfield officiated.
Mrs. Bowman was born Jan. 14, 1912 in Polke Kanasuga, NC, the daughter of James William Davidson and Maniza F. Netherton Davidson.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her nieces, Brenda Gail Clay of Lancing, TN, Barbara Hall of Clinton, TN and Judy and Charlotte Bowman; nephews, Roger Dale Davidson (Maniza was his guardian and foster mother) of Dayton, OH, James Davidson of Clinton, TN and Jerry, Kenneth, Oscar and Junior Davidson, all of Clinton, TN; great-nieces, Kay Hall Barnett and Casey Bowman; great-nephews, David Bowman and Robbie Bowman; sister-in-law, Geneva Mills of Clinton, TN; and brothers-in-law, G.D. Bowman, David Bowman, George Moody Bowman and James Palmer Bowman.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Burris Bowman.
Pallbearers were David Bowman, Rob Bowman, Ron Powell, J.D. Davidson, Ron Taylor and Roger Davidson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

William E. Brown Sr.
March 21, 1941 - Feb. 12, 2003
William Eugene "Gene" Brown Sr., 61, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Feb. 12, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Roy Miller officiating. The Putnam County Honor Guard provided the military honors of presentation of the flag, firing detail and Taps at the Eastland Cemetery.
Mr. Brown was born March 21, 1941 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Benton and Louise Campbell Brown.
He was a laborer and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was a member of DAV.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Wilson Brown of Pleasant Hill; son, Chris Brown of Sparta; grandchildren, Doug and Nick Brown; brothers, Mitchell, Jimmy and Sammy Brown, all of Pleasant Hill; and sisters, Selma Lawson and Martha Marsh of Pleasant Hill.
He was preceded in death by his sons, William Jr., Tim and Robert Eugene Brown.
Pallbearers were the Putnam County Honor Guard.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

John D. Collis Sr.
Aug. 4, 1926 - Feb. 19, 2003
John D. "J.D." Collis Sr., 76, of Marion, NC, passed away Feb. 19, 2003. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. at the Collis Family Cemetery in Little Switzerland, NC, with Richard Hollifield officiating. Military rites will be provided by the U.S. Marine Corps.
Mr. Collis was born Aug. 4, 1926 in Mitchell County, NC, the son of D.D. and Jessie Glenn Collis.
He was a retired log home builder and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served in World War II. He was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church in Little Switzerland, NC.
Survivors include his wife, Britta Carpenter Collis; daughters, Judy Koon of North Augusta, SC and Sharon Stepp of Woodfin, NC; sons, Charles Collis, U.S. Navy, Japan; Jeff Collis of Hendersonville, NC and Pat Stepp of Asheville, NC; brothers, Glenn Collis of Lenoir, NC and Jim Collis of Marion, NC; sister, Ivory Hopper of Arizona; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, John Collis Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, 85 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC 28801.
Westmoreland Funeral Home in Marion, NC is in charge of the arrangements.

Sylvia A. Wachowski
May 20, 1939 - Feb. 17, 2003
Sylvia Ann Wachowski, 63, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Feb. 17, 2003. Memorial services will be conducted Friday, Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. The Rev. Gregory Neuzil will officiate.
Mrs. Wachowski was born May 20, 1939 in Hamtramck, MI, the daughter of Raymond and Eleanor A. Klebba Ignash.
She was a salesperson and of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Wachowski of Fairfield Glade; sons, Mark Wachowski of Clinton, MI and Michael Wachowski of Clay, MI; daughter, Lynn Wachowski of Fairfield Glade; five grandchildren; and brother, Jerome Ignash of Modesto, CA.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Raymond Bohannon
June 12, 1948 - Feb. 11, 2003
Raymond Bohannon, 54, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 11, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 13 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Browns Mill Cemetery in Putnam County, TN. Bro. Jack Goodwin officiated.
Mr. Bohannon was born June 12, 1948 in Putnam County, TN, the son of Richie and Pearl Abston Bohannon.
He was a construction worker and a member of Plateau Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Bohannon of Monterey; daughters and sons-in-law; Sandra and Tom Garrett and Lisa and Scotty Ingram, all of Crossville; brothers, James Bohannon of Cookeville, Robert Bohannon of Georgia and Claude Bohannon of Crossville; sisters, Ever Smith of Rickman, TN, Essie Webb of Rickman, TN, Jessie Stewart of Bristol, VA and Joyce Dyer of Cookeville; grandchildren, Allen Bohannon, Dylan Stafford, Lane Ingram and Logan Bohannon.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Willis Bohannon, Jack Bohannon and Alvin Bohannon.
Pallbearers were Johnny Robbins, Robbie Robbins, Donnie Pryor, Scott Jones, Cecil Stafford and Greg Reppert.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Ross Burgess
Nov. 23, 1910 - Feb. 14, 2003
Ross Burgess, 92, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 14, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 17 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Newton Cemetery. David Dalton officiated.
Mr. Burgess was born Nov. 23, 1910 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Fancy Hill and Recie Croft Burgess.
He was a carpenter and served in the Navy. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Lena Wyatt Burgess; daughters and son-in-law, Margie and Douglas Wyatt, Lou Parker and Antha Drake; sons, James, Claude, Wintford and Ronald Burgess; 21 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brothers, Foster Burgess, Otto Burgess, Carl Burgess and Kent Burgess; and sister, Ollie Parker and Geneva Thompson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Travis, Ross Jr. and Charles Burgess; brothers, Semp Burgess, Arlen Burgess, Dallas Burgess and Ralph Burgess; Bertha Vanwinkle; Rosalee Vanwinkle; and an infant sister.
Pallbearers were Rocky Burgess, Rodger Burgess, Tony Burgess, Danny Hodge, Danny Boles, Aaron Wyatt and Ted Loden.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Russell S. Dahm
Dec. 11, 1938 - Feb. 16, 2003
Russell S. Dahm, of Fairfield Glade, formerly of Wausau, WI, passed away Feb. 16, 2003. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fairfield Glade, with burial in the Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. Gregory Neuzil will officiate. Family will receive friends 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, one hour prior to the service.
Mr. Dahm was born Dec. 11, 1938 in Park Falls, WI, the son of Walter and Sadie Polakovic Dahm.
In 1958, he married Elizabeth (Betty) Drescher in Wausau, WI. He was employed as a tool and dye maker for Waukesha Engines in Waukesha, WI and Clinton, IA, and as a mold maker for Custom-Pak, Inc., retiring in Feb. 2000 and moving to Tennessee.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Dahm of Fairfield Glade; sons, Stephen and Gregory Dahm of Virginia Beach, VA and Kevin Dahm of Monroe, MI; daughters, Carla Dahm of Ypsalanti, MI and Kathleen McGowan of Coralville, IA; three grandsons; brother, Murill (Jake) Dahm of Wausau, WI; and aunt, Rose Polakovic of Wausau, WI.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather.
Pallbearers were Stephen Dahm, Kevin Dahm, Gregory Dahm, Robert Dahm, Kevin Dahm II and Matthew Dahm.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

George F. Giddings
Aug. 26, 1921 - Feb. 15, 2003
George Frederick Giddings, 81, of Crossville, TN, formerly of Little Genesee, died Saturday (February 15, 2003) in Tennessee.
He was born August 26, 1921 in Little Genesee, a son of William Clayton and Olive (Champlin) Giddings.
Mr. Giddings served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology and was a mechanical engineer by trade.
He was a member of the Lake Tansi Community Church in Crossville.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Giddings of Crossville; children, Fred C. (Judy) Giddings of Massachusetts, John R. Giddings of New York, Thomas R. (Julie) Giddings of Tennessee, Sharon J. (Michael B.) Johnson of Florida, John W. Pratt of New York, Brenda G. (Robert K.) Sobeck of New York and Gerald D. (Adlaide F.) Pratt of Tennessee; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Betty H. Giddings, a sister, Helen, and a brother, Jerry.
Memorial/Masonic services will be Saturday (February 22, 2003) at 11 a.m. at the Lake Tansi Community Church in Crossville, with the pastor Jeff Monday and Jack Irwin officiating. Eulogies will be by Pastor George Long and Bob Sobeck. Pianist Polly Romaine will provide the music.
At a later date, there will be an American Legion Service at the J.W. Embser and Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville, with burial in the Wells Cemetery in Little Genesee.
Arrangements are by the Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Lake Tansi Community Church.

Garland R. Lowe
March 25, 1920 - Feb. 11, 2003
Garland Ray Lowe, 82, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 11, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 14 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. George Long officiated.
Mr. Lowe was born March 25, 1920 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of George and Ethel Kerley Lowe.
He was the previous local business owner of Simonton Dairy/Cheese House and an Army veteran, having served during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Evans Lowe; son and daughter-in-law, Chester and Shelley Lowe of Nashville; daughter, Connie Graham of Crossville; sister, Glenna Milligan of Crossville; grandchildren, Allie Lowe, Craig Graham and Patrick Graham; great-grandchildren, Morgan Graham and Ava Graham.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Clint, Oliver and Tunny Lowe.
Pallbearers were Jim Long, Tommy French, Jeff Stone, Paul Whittenburg, Herb Goss, Charlie Akins and Tony Long.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert E. Maynard
April 12, 1955 - Feb. 15, 2003
Robert E. "Roy" Maynard, 47, of Dunnellon, FL, formerly of Crossville, passed away Feb. 15, 2003.
Mr. Maynard was born April 12, 1955 in Maryville, TN, the son of Charles H. Maynard and Helen Maynard.
He was a former Navy Helicopter mechanic and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Maynard of Dunnellon, FL; children, Melissa Church and Cindy Lou Maynard of Dunnellon, FL; mother, Helen Maynard of Crossville; brother, Ronnie C. Maynard and Darlene Welch; sister and brother-in-law, Donna and James Wright of Maryville, TN; and sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Denny Buckner of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles H. Maynard.
Roberts Funeral Home in Dunnellon, FL was in charge of the arrangements.

Roy V. Phipps
July 14, 1954 - Feb. 13, 2003
Roy Vernon Phipps, 48, of the Columbia Hill Community in Overton County near Monterey, passed away Feb. 13, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 16 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home, with burial in the Wilson Cemetery. The Rev. Delmer McCowan and the Rev. Mike Kirby officiated.
Mr. Phipps was born July 14, 1954 in Monterey, TN, the son of Lloyd and Cliva McCowan Phipps.
He was a truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Phillips Phipps of Columbia Hill; sons, Jeffery and Roy Phipps of Crossville; stepdaughters, Leslie of Monterey, and Terrie and Tiffany of Columbia Hill Community; sisters, Elise Beatty of Muddy Pond, TN, Vida Clark, Diane Phillips and Sharon Miller, all of Monterey.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Charles and Donnie Phipps.
Goff Funeral Home in Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.

Linnie E. Williams
Jan. 9, 1905 - Feb. 11, 2003
Linnie Ethel Williams, 98, of Hermitage, TN, formerly of Crossville, passed away Feb. 11, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Carleton Thackston and the Rev. Carolyn Bingham officiated, with special music by Sabrina Garrett.
Mrs. Williams was born Jan. 9, 1905 in Overton County, TN, the daughter of C.E. Freeman and Della Judd Freeman.
She was a restaurant manager and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Margaret Tuggle Everett of Nashville;and grandchildren, Karen Turner, Debby Bell, Mike Flynn, Pam Garrett, Steve Tuggle, David Tuggle and Pat Nunez.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Williams; son, Morris Williams; daughter, Jeanette Flynn; sisters, Annette Kidwell and Clemmie Maynard; brothers, Jess, Charles, Wheeler and Allen Freeman; half brothers, Morgan and Wayne Freeman; and half sister, Cora Peek.
Pallbearers were Brian Bell, Brent Bell, Ryan Flynn, Keith Flynn, Mike Flynn and David Tuggle.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert W. Woody
Jan. 17, 1971 - Feb. 10, 2003
Robert Wayne Woody, 32, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 10, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 13 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery. Bro. Donald Wattenbarger officiated.
Mr. Woody was born Jan. 17, 1971 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Joe Eston Woody and Karen Buck Woody.
He was a rock quarry worker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his mother, Karen Woody of Jamestown; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Nicole Woody of Crossville; nephew, Cody Woody of Crossville; niece, Megan Woody of Crossville; and grandmother, Bertha Buck of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Billy Miller, Tony Miller, Timmy Miller, Jerry Woody, Jeff Sharp and Jason Sharp.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Claire Swanney Dickie
Dec. 29, 1933 ­ Feb. 13, 2003
Funeral services for Claire Swanney Glass Dickie of Wairoa, New Zealand, will be held Feb. 17 at the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Wairoa.
She died at Wairoa Hospital Feb. 13, 2003, following a bout with cancer.
Mrs. Dickie was born Dec. 29, 1933 in Pahiatua, NZ, the daughter of Jim and Eleanor Swanney. She lived the last 48 years of her life in Wairoa where she was employed as an elementary school teacher and high school English teacher. She retired from public education 1986 but continued to teach, serving as a substitute teacher for several years after that.
She was a founding member of the Wairoa Chapter of the Sweet Adelines, the first women's barbershop-style harmony chapter in New Zealand. She was also a member of Wairoa Lawn Bowling Club. Mrs. Dickie also volunteered delivery meals to shut-ins in the Meals on Wheels program.
She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Gordon Reid of Hawke's Bay, NZ; son and daughter-in-law ,Jim and Andrea Glass of Hawke's Bay, NZ; and daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Michael R. Moser of Crossville, TN.
Also, brothers Stuart Swanney, Ted Swanney and Bob Swanney of NZ, and Bruce Swanney of Phoenix, AZ; and sister, Heather Jones of NZ.
Also, 11 grandchildren including Claire, Anna and Prudence Hamilton, all of Crossville, and Nick Hamilton of Hobbs, NM.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Doug Glass and Ian Dickie; and sister Margaret, all of New Zealand.
Burial will be in the Wairoa Cemetery.

Hedwig C. Pearce
Feb. 28, 1914 - Feb. 10, 2003
Hedwig C. Pearce, 88, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 10, 2003. Private funeral services were conducted Feb. 12 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with a private burial in Pine Grove Cemetery in Waterbury, CT. Michael Kirby officiated.
Mrs. Pearce was born Feb. 28, 1914 in Naugatuck, CT, the daughter of Frank and Hedwig Siework Dajnerowicz.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her son, Thomas Pearce of Crossville; daughter, Barbara Cone of Wayland, NY; brother, John Dayner of Naugatuck, CT; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Pearce and daughter, Shirley Lawson.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Carolyn J. Kerley
Nov. 3, 1942 - Feb. 7, 2003
Carolyn Jo Kerley, 60, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 7, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 9 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, with burial in New Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mike Kerley officiated, with special music by Regina Qualls, Carolyn and Jackie Shubert and Terry Christopher.
Mrs. Kerley was born Nov. 3, 1942 in Sparta, TN, the daughter of Coin Dee Selby and Tennie Lewis Selby.
She was a wife and mother and a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Loyle Glen Kerley; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Jack Imes; son and daughter-in-law, Darin and Becky Kerley; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles Selby, Tony Selby and Paul Selby; uncles, Burl Selby and Herbert Selby; several nieces and nephews and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Coin Dee Selby and Tennie Lewis Selby.
Pallbearers were Chris Miller, Daniel Imes, Jack Imes, Brandon Qualls, Matt Bumbalough and Joshua Kerley.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Melva A. Neal
April 3, 1911 - Feb. 7, 2003
Melva Ann Neal, 91, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 7, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 9 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Charley Ivey and Danny Bell officiated. Special music was provided by Sheila Hawn, singing "I'll Meet You by the River" and "Come Spring."
Mrs. Neal was born April 3, 1911 in Byrdstown, TN, the daughter of Hardy Erbin Amonett and Vina Katherine "Kate" Dennis Amonett.
She was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Luther Neal; sons, Huel, Leon and Luther Neal Jr.; daughter, Ruth McCoy; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Virgie Kate Holt, Evelyn Smith, Lucille Pyles and Uldean Hollingshead; and brother, Tom Amonett.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Hila Marie; sisters, Audrey Jolly and Esther Copeland; and brothers, Woodrow, Andrew, Levi, Newton and Benton Amonett.
Pallbearers were Doyle McCoy, Scott Neal, Gary Neal, David White, Mike Neal and Bruce Neal.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Devron P. Smith
March 19, 1958 - Feb. 5, 2003
Devron Paul Smith, 44, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 5, 2003.
Mr. Smith was born March 19, 1958 in Utica, NY, the son of A. Paul and Bernice Price Smith.
A baby when his family moved to Florida, Mr. Smith relocated with his parents to Crossville following his marriage to Lorie Kraft in 1984. An alumnus of Roane State Community College and Tennessee Technological University, he and his wife owned and operated their own kitchen and bath design studio, Village Kitchens, for many years before opening their manufacturing facility, VK Industries. He was an entrepreneur, inventor and artist. A master craftsman, he built and remodeled many Crossville homes, delighted schoolchildren with his magic shows and for a lark, once wrote a weekly astrology column. He enjoyed travel, the arts, motorcycles, hang-gliding and most of all, the outdoors. A free spirit, Devron will be remembered by his family and those who knew him as a compassionate man with a great sense of humor.
He was a devoted husband and an adoring father to his daughter, Olivia.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Lorie; daughter, Olivia; parents, A. Paul and Bernice Price Smith; brother, Gray Smith; sister and brother-in-law, Summer and Chip Worthington; sister, Tamlin Karl; father- and mother-in-law, George and Erma Kraft, all of Vero Beach, FL; sister and brother-in-law, Corey and John Legare of Crossville; and eight nieces and nephews.
A memorial fund for Olivia Diane Smith has been established at the First National Bank of the Cumberlands, 1386 N. Main St., Crossville, TN 38555.
Funeral services were held in Crossville, with burial in the woods he loved so much.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Jean Warner-Gilbert
Nov. 30, 1931 - Feb. 3, 2003
Jean Warner-Gilbert, 71, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 3, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 4 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with a private family burial in Linary Cemetery. Dennis Lovell officiated.
Mrs. Warner-Gilbert was born Nov. 30, 1931 in Linary, the daughter of Frank and Otas Warner.
She was a member of Elks Lodge 2751 and VFW Post 5025 Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a member of Linary Church of Christ.
Survivors include her son, Dan Jarvis of North Carolina; daughter, Anna Jarvis of Portland, OR; grandchildren, Kris, April and Chelsea; three great-grandchildren; brother, Leslie Warner; sisters-in-law, Cora Warner, Geri Warner and Helen Warner; brother-in-law, Forrest "Frosty" Sloas; several nieces and nephews; and many friends in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Deane and brothers, Bethel, Estel, Everett and Bobby.
Donations in her memory may be made to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

H. Dennis Davidson
May 28, 1923 - Feb. 7, 2003
H. Dennis Davidson, 79, of Cookeville, passed away Feb. 7, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 10 at Trinity Assembly of God in Algood, TN, with burial in Neal Cemetery in Byrdstown, TN. Pastor Eddie Turner officiated.
Mr. Davidson was born May 28, 1923 in Huntersville, KY, the son of Herlen Charlie Davidson and Bessie Ann Gunnels.
Survivors include his wife, Fairia Neal Davidson; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Finchum, Patricia Wey, Angela and Barrett Coughlan, Rose and Orville Huff and Dawn and Tom Gaw; son and daughter-in-law, Kieth and Faith Davidson; foster son and daughter-in-law, William and Tammy Moore; sister, Nora Alpert; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Basil and Morris Davidson; son, Henry Dennis Davidson; and grandchild, Loree Aman.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home in Cookeville was in charge of the arrangements.

Phyllis F. Lansinger
May 30, 1917 - Jan. 30, 2003
Phyllis Ferne Lansinger, 85, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Jan. 30, 2003. Memorial services were conducted Feb. 4 at the Fairfield Glade Community Church, with burial in the Fairfield Glade Community Church Columbarium. The Rev. Dale Marshall officiated.
Mrs. Lansinger was born May 30, 1917 in Somerset County, PA, the daughter of Irvin Victor Lambert and Lillian Cartwright Lambert.
She was a registered nurse and member of the Fairfield Glade Community Church.
Survivors include her husband, Fred Lansinger of Fairfield Glade and sons, Gary Lansinger of Portage Lakes, OH and Brian Lansinger of Akron, OH.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Ruth Lister
Jan. 30, 2003
Dr. Ruth Lister, 85, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Jan. 30, 2003. In place of a service or ceremony, a memorial gathering is being planned for a later date at Uplands Retirement Center in Pleasant Hill.
Dr. Lister was born in Marcus, WA, the daughter of George W. and Florence King Lister.
She graduated from Phoenix High School in Arizona; received a BA in 1944 from Baptist Missionary Training School, now called Colgate Rochester Divinity School; earned a BD in 1949 from Yale University Divinity School; and received her Ed.D. from Indiana University in 1961.
Dr. Lister was one of the first women admitted to Yale University, and one of six women in her class at the Divinity School. She worked her way through Yale by making slides and filmstrips (before the era of videotape) for many of her professors for their use in lectures throughout the world.
Her career as an educator began at Schauffler College in Cleveland, OH, where she taught courses in religious education. When the college merged with the Graduate School of Theology at Oberlin College, Dr. Lister became a professor of Christian Education there. In addition, she developed and coordinated the Audio Visual Resource Center there, which provided educational resource material to churches throughout the U.S. While at Oberlin, she also developed and produced films and filmstrips for Margaret Taylor Doane, a pioneer in liturgical and sacred dance.
Dr. Lister retired as Associate Professor at Slippery Rock State University in Pennsylvania in 1979. She had a lifelong affiliation with the American Baptist church and was actively involved in developing instructional materials in Christian education for the Baptist and various other denominations.
She was also a ham radio operator for much of her life (KA3JBX).
Survivors include her nieces, Susan Bixler and husband John of Brockport, NY, Nancy Lister of Manchester, CT and Jean Hann and husband Daniel of Orange Park, FL; nephews, Bob Boring and wife Carol of Clamoth Falls, OR, Paul Boring and wife Christine of Canby, OR, Tom Boring and wife Leigh of Hillsboro, OR and Jack Lister and wife Maxine of El Cajon, CA; and a host of loving friends throughout the U.S. and around the world who will greatly miss her loyal friendship, unfeigned humility, mischievous humor and gentle spirit.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, George and Robert Lister and sister, Florence Boring.
Memorial contributions may be made to Yale Divinity School, Colgate Rochester Divinity School, Defiance College, Oberlin College or the charity of your choice.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Maitland
Nov. 6, 1939 - Feb. 8 2003
Mary Maitland, 63, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 8, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 10 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home, with interment in Martinsburg, WV. The Rev. Roger Paavola officiated.
Mrs. Maitland was born Nov. 6, 1939 in Martinsburg, WV, the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Hodges Bowers.
She was a member of the DAR, a Girl School Leader, Lady of the Elks and an organizer of the air show in Charlotte County, FL.
Survivors include her husband, Roger Maitland of Crossville; daughter, Susan Ebersole of Punta Gorda, FL; son, Randall Maitland of Port Charlotte, FL; six grandchildren; and sister, Sally Aldrich of Bloomington, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Mary Hodges Bowers.
Memorials may be given to the Elks Benevolent Fund for Nurses Scholarship by contacting the funeral home.
Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Alva G. Henry
Sept. 27, 1923 - Jan. 31, 2003
Alva G. "Alvie" Henry, 79, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 31, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 3 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Bros. Robert Melton and Russell Honeycutt officiated, with eulogy by John Eldridge. Special music was provided by Alvie's daughters singing with accompaniment by his wife, and Johnny Moore singing Alvie's favorite gospel songs.
Mr. Henry was born Sept. 27, 1923 in Slate Springs of Cumberland County, TN, the son of Louis Russell Henry and Tena Hawn Henry.
He was a salesman and a member of the Oak Hill Baptist Church. He was also an avid golfer.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Elizabeth Fisher Henry of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Gypsie and Jim Veal of Lebanon, TN, Sydney and Chuck Heusser of Venice, FL and Kim and Carl Watson of Grand Prairie, TX; grandchildren, Lourae, Charlie, Amber, Ann-Marie, Shelby and Cole; great-grandchildren, Stephen and Luke; brothers, J.B., James and Stanley Henry, all of Crossville; and sisters, Bernice Hamby and Jewell Proffitt of Crossville and Mary Lou Brantly of Oak Ridge.
Pallbearers were J.C. Cook, Paul Parham, Jerry Phillips, David Henry, Nick Proffitt and Dale Henry.
Honorary pallbearers were Dick Foster, Harold Wolfe, Charles Rector, Gary Hicks, Austin Hamby and Noah Turner.
The family requests that any memorials be made to Oak Hill Baptist Church Building Fund.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Hazel L. Tabor
June 13, 1912 - Feb. 5, 2003
Hazel L. Tabor, 90, of Silver Point, TN, passed away Feb. 5, 2003. Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 7, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Baxter Funeral Home in Baxter, TN. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Baxter Funeral Home, with burial in Pugh Cemetery in Cumberland County. Bro. George Sweeney will officiate.
Mrs. Tabor was born June 13, 1912 in Cumberland County, the daughter of John D. and Susie Woody Wyatt.
Survivors include her sister, Georgia Buck of Silver Point, TN and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Tabor; son, Carlos Tabor; six sisters and two brothers.
Baxter Funeral Home in Baxter, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Harold C. Elliott
Aug. 9, 1908 - Jan. 27, 2003
Harold Campbell Elliott, 94, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 27, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 31 at the First Baptist Church, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. David Wilkerson officiated.
Mr. Elliott was born Aug. 9, 1908, in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, the son of Emerson and Mary Jane Campbell Elliott.
He was a cabinetmaker and a member of the First Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was in the furniture business with his brothers in Michigan for many years before moving to Crossville in 1988.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Ann Prevette Elliott, of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth Ann and Michael Beagan of Kodak, TN and Sara Elliott and Todd Laufenberg of Sycamore, IL; sons and daughters-in-law, Philip and Marsha Elliott of Fairview, TN, James Elliott of Nashville, Stephen and Cindy Elliott of Lake Orion, MI, Andrew Elliott of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Matthew Elliott of Washington, DC and John and Maryellen Elliott of West Caldwell, NJ; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sister, Ann Dodge of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his son, Arthur Bruce Elliott, sister, Jean Roberts; and brothers, Ross, Stewart and Leonard Elliott.
Pallbearers were Philip, James, Stephen, Andrew, Matthew and John Elliott, Michael Beagan and Todd Laufenberg.
The family requests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund in Crossville.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Doris Garrison
July 21, 1939 - Feb. 4, 2003
Doris Garrison, 63, of Anderson, IN, passed away Feb. 4, 2003. Funeral services will be held Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home in Anderson, IN, with graveside services to be held on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. Gary Marcum will be officiating.
Mrs. Garrison was born July 21, 1939 in Monterey, TN, the daughter of Carson and Ruby Tabor Tinch.
She was a homemaker and had lived in Anderson since 1965.
Survivors include her husband, Elbert Garrison of Anderson, IN; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Holly Garrison, Michael Garrison and Jeffrey and Teresa Garrison, all of Anderson, IN; daughters and sons-in-law, Starr and Brett Gilman, of Alexandria, IN and Jennifer and Joseph Heckendorn of Ann Arbor, MI; 18 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; sisters, Mildred Plumber of Tip City, OH, Sylvia Tinch of Monterey and Bennie Nell Phillips of Dayton, OH; and brother, James Harold Tinch of Monterey.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Victor Garrison; two sisters and two brothers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home in Anderson, IN, is in charge of the arrangements.

Sylvia E. Knabb
Jan. 14, 2003
William F. Knabb
Feb. 1, 2003
Sylvia E. Knabb, 82, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 14, 2003. William "Bill" F. Knabb, 82, of Crossville, passed away Feb. 1, 2003. Funeral services for Mr. Knabb were conducted Feb. 4 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., with burial at Green Acres Memory Gardens. Mrs. Knabb was cremated at the time of her death. Deacon Mark Fredrick and Father Greg Neuzil officiated.
Mrs. Knabb was born in Jackson, OH. She was a realtor for Valencia Realty in California and served in the U.S. Navy.
Mr. Knabb was born in New Richmond, OH. He was a mechanical engineer for the aerospace industry and was a pilot in the Army Air Corp.
They were members of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
Survivors include, but are not limited to, their daughter, Karen Magliano; son, William Jay Knabb; and grandson, David Josephsen.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Evie Mae Miller
Feb. 6, 1951 - Jan. 31, 2003
Evie Mae Miller, 51, of the Glade Creek Community, passed away Jan. 31, 2003, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Feb. 2, with burial in the Glade Creek Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Hardy and the Rev. Larry Potter officiated.
Mrs. Miller was born Feb. 6, 1951, in Sparta to Charlie Bumbalough and the late Linne Randolph Bumbalough.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Willard "Vonnie" Miller; sons, Dale Miller of Glade Creek Community and Mark Miller of Crossville; father, Charlie Bumbalough of Monterey; sisters, Carolyn Whaley and Mary Bumbalough of the Glade Creek Community, Lorene Morgan and Pamela Farley of Monterey, Lisa Maxwell of Mayland and Melissa Bumbalough of Cookeville; and brothers, Jerry Bumbalough of Crossville and Timothy Bumbalough and Paul Bumbalough of Cookeville.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Bumbalough.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.

Gertrude Sikes
April 16, 1908 - Jan. 25, 2003
Gertrude "Trudy" Sikes, 94, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 25, 2003. Funeral services were held Jan. 27 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Pastor David Wilkerson officiated. Services were also held Jan. 28 at Second Baptist Church in Griffin, GA, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin, GA. The Rev. David Hill officiated.
Mrs. Sikes was born April 16, 1908 in Roberta, GA, the daughter of George and Elizabeth Connally Nolan.
She was a retired clerk from Spaulding Mills in Palmetta, GA and a member of First Baptist Church in Crossville.
Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Mitchell and Martha Nolan of Crossville; sister and brother-in-law, Rosalyn and Bennett Strange of Lexington, KY; sister-in-law, Mrs. Wilbur "Ann" Nolan of Griffin, GA; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Sikes; brothers, Claude, Hubert, Glover, Raymond, Wilbur and Harold Nolan; and sisters, Vivian and Emma Lee Nolan.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret A. Wall
Nov. 2, 1919 - Jan. 31, 2003
Margaret Anna Wall, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 31, 2003. Funeral services were held Feb. 3 at Central Baptist Church, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Roland Smith officiated, with special music by Jay Fox and Scott York.
Mrs. Wall was born Nov. 2, 1919 in Somerville, MA.
She was a charter member of Central Baptist Church. She was an active volunteer in the church library and a member of the Glowing Embers senior fellowship group. She was also active for many years in the Girl Scouts of America, serving in a variety of roles.
Survivors include her daughters, Marilyn Sayler of Atlanta, GA, Patricia Gaddis of Crossville and Janice Moll of Indiana; grandchildren, Leslea Honish of Acworth, GA, Russell Koch and Carol Ingram of Crossville, Sean Bell, currently serving in the Air Force in the Middle East, and Steven Moll of Knightstown, IN; great-grandchildren, Alicia Law, Jason Koch, Courtney Koch, Jonathan Koch, Brandon Ingram and Katelyn Koch; and great-granddaughter, Anslea Law.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George F. Wall.
Pallbearers were Colin Johnstone, Steven Moll, Jason Koch, Steve Gann, Kim Honish, Mark Ingram and Charles Gaddis.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Bertha W. Young
June 11, 1909 - Jan. 29, 2003
Bertha W. Young, 93, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 29, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 1 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. The Rev. David Lampman officiated. Funeral services were also held Feb. 5 from Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Knox, IN, with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery in Knox, IN. Pastor Tim Miller officiated.
Mrs. Young was born June 11, 1909 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Herman and Carolyn Kramer Zippe.
She was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Ralph W. and Marilyn Johnson of Williamsburg, VA; daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Bob Stepp of Crossville; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, Ralph Johnson and Frank Young.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Esther L. Cole
Feb. 16, 1915 - Jan. 27, 2003
Esther Louise Cole, 87, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 27, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 30 at Memorial Baptist Church in Crossville, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Bro. Bill Roberts officiated.
Mrs. Cole was born Feb. 16, 1915 in Jennings, OK.
She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, O.B. Cole of Crossville; son, Charles E. Cole of Mayfield Hts., OH; grandson, Charles Cole Jr. of Columbia, SC; and great-grandson, Charles Cole II of Columbia, SC.
Mundy Funeral Home in Jamestown was in charge of the arrangements.

Kert P. Durant
April 24, 1959 - Jan. 19, 2003
Kert "Kip" Paul Durant, 43, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 19, 2003. Private funeral services were conducted Jan. 23, with burial in Lewis Cemetery. Bro. Cliff Ingram officiated.
Mr. Durant was born April 24, 1959 in Akron, OH, the son of Ronald and Martha Forney Durant Sr.
He was a construction contractor.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie Eldridge Durant of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Candice Durant of Crossville; daughters and son-in-law, Cheryl and Brian Poisson of Florida, Bobbi Jo Flowers and Heather Flowers of Crossville; grandchildren, Madelyn, Kelsee, Mercedes and Skylar; father and stepmother, Ronald and Jo Ellen Durant Sr. of Florida; mother and stepfather, Martha and Ray Williams of Crossville; brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Lynette Durant Jr. of Georgia; sister and brother-in-law, Jodi and Larry Tidwell of Nashville; brother, Jed of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Ron Durant Jr., Richard Roma, Jeremy Hayes, Justin Thomas, Mathew Durant and Daniel W. Holt.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

John D. Meadows
June 4, 1968 - Jan. 26, 2003
John David Meadows, 34, of Sparta, passed away Jan. 26, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 29 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Clifty Cemetery. Pastor Emily Roberts officiated.
Mr. Meadows was born June 4, 1968 in Cumberland County, the son of James H. and Wilma J. VanWinkle Meadows.
He was a laborer.
Survivors include his parents, James and Wilma Meadows of Sparta; brothers, Walter, Larry, Lane and Luke Meadows, all of Sparta, Jimmy Meadows of North Carolina and Doug Meadows of Kentucky.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Meadows, Walter Meadows, Larry Meadows, Luke Meadows, Jammie Meadows and Dell "Chubby" Lewis.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Zelma S. Lewis
Jan. 28, 2003
Zelma "Sally" Simpson Lewis, 60, of New Bern, NC, passed away Jan. 28, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 1 at Core Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Diane Leblanc officiated.
Mrs. Lewis was a former employee of E.J. Pope & Sons, Inc. and taught cosmetology at Craven Community College from 1982-1983.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Michael Gary and Belinda Lewis and Thomas Eric Lewis, all of New Bern, NC; brothers, Leo F. Simpson Jr. of Crossville and Douglas J. Simpson of Lubbock, TX; and granddaughter, Brittany Kay Lewis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo F. and Hilda May Simpson Sr.
Flowers are welcomed or memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assn., NC Affiliate, 434 Fayetteville St. Mall, Suite 1600, Raleigh, NC 27610.
Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC was in charge of the arrangements.

Evie Mae Miller
Feb. 6 - Jan. 21, 2003
Evie Mae Miller, 51, of the Glade Creek Community, passed away Jan. 21, 2003, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Feb. 2, with burial in the Glade Creek Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Hardy and the Rev. Larry Potter officiated.
Mrs. Miller was born Feb. 6, 1951, in Sparta to Charlie Bumbalough and the late Linne Randolph Bumbaloug.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Willard "Vonnie" Miller; sons Dale Miller of Glade Creek Community and Mark Miller of Crossville; father, Charlie Bumbalough of Monterey; sisters Carolyn Whaley and Mary Bumbalough of the Glade Creek Community, Lorene Morgan and Pamela Farley of Monterey, Lisa Maxwell of Mayland and Melissa Bumbalough of Cookeville; and brothers Jerry Bumbalough of Crossville and Timmothy Bumbalough and Paul Bumbalough of Cookeville.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Bumbalough.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.

James Brent Sherrill
March 2, 1959 - Jan. 30, 2003
James Brent Sherrill, 43, of Crab Orchard, passed away Jan. 30. Funeral services were held Feb. 2 in the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Ritzman officiating. Burial followed in Haley's Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Sherrill was born March 2, 1959, in Crossville.
Survivors include his mother, Winifred Marie Sherrill; brother Emmett Sherrill; and sister Janet Houston, all of Crab Orchard; nephew Mark Houston; nieces Kellie Sherrill and Lesley Sherrill; great-nephew and great-niece Austin Cade Houston and Halley Jo Hale and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Hubert Sherrill, and nephew Matt Houston.
Pallbearers were Shane Houston, Frogg McDaniel, Michael Wayne, Donnie Justice, Michael Thompson and Danny Holden.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.

Harold Elliott
Aug. 27, 1908 - Jan. 27, 2003
Funeral Services for Harold Campbell Elliott, 94, of Lincoln St., Crossville, TN, were conducted Jan. 31 at the First Baptist Church with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. David Wilerson officiated.
Mr. Elliott went to be with the Lord Jan. 27, 2003, at WyndRidge Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Aug. 9, 1908, in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, son of Emerson and Mary Jane Campbell Elliott.
He was a cabinetmaker and member of the First Baptist Church.
Mr. Elliott servd in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was in the furniture business with his brothers in Michigan for many years before moving to Crossville in 1988.
Survivors include wife, Martha Ann Prevettw Elliot, of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law Ruth ann and Michael Beagan of Kodak, TN, and Sara Ellliott and Todd Laufenberg of Sycamore, IL; sond and daughters-in-law Philip and Marsha Elliott of Fairview, TN, James Elliott of Nashville, Stephen and Cindy Elliott of Lake Orion, MI, Andrew Elliott of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Matthew Elliott of Washington, D.C., and John and Maryellen Elliot of Wast Caldwell, NJ; fourteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sister Ann Dodge of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by son Arther Bruce Elliott, sister Jean Roberts and brothers Ross, Stewart and Leonard Elliott.
Pallbearers were Philip Elliott, James Elliott, Stephen Elliott, Andrew Elliott, Matthew Elliott, John Elliott, Michael Beagan and Todd Laufenberg.
The family requests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church in Crossville building fund.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Beulah E. Finley
Nov. 11, 1917 - Jan. 25, 2003
Beulah Eileen Sheppard Finley passed away Jan. 25, 2003. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. at Scales Funeral Home in Murfreesboro, TN.
Mrs. Finley was born Nov. 11, 1917 in Marion, IL.
A long time member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, she played piano on Sundays until her health began to fail. She was a member of the Oak Ridge Symphony early in its beginning, and later played viola with the Niagara Falls Philharmonic before returning to Tennessee. She was active in the Art Circle Library and taught in Cumberland County's adult reading program. She was also an active volunteer worker with the bloodmobile and the League of Women Voters, and was a poll worker during elections.
Survivors include her sons, James Michael Finley of Rockvale, TN and Robert George Finley of Crossville; daughters, Patricia Lee Finley of Crossville and Pamela Sue Schrader of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Jacqueline Marie Finley Bush of Rockvale and Anne Christine Finley Thompson of Murfreesboro; great-grandchildren, Lucas Burton, Colin Thompson, Mauryn Thompson and Aidon Thompson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Finley.
Scales Funeral Home in Murfreesboro is in charge of the arrangements.

Howard J. Honeycutt
Dec. 5, 1923 - Jan. 20, 2003
Howard Jonathan Honeycutt, 79, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 20, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home. Bro. Dennis Burelison officiated.
Mr. Honeycutt was born Dec. 5, 1923 in Williamsburg, KY, the son of George and Ara Foley Honeycutt.
He was a Hi-Lo driver at Ford Motor Co. and of the Christian faith.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Reece Honeycutt of Crossville; sons, Stan, Brian and Dan Honeycutt, all of Michigan; daughters, Brenda Honey, Cheryl Tapper, Gayle Barton and Tanya Loeffler, all of Michigan, and Marissa Whyte of Knoxville; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Gladys Sabo, Mary Schock and Hazel Hinken, all of Michigan; and brothers, Pete Honeycutt of Florida and Jim Honeycutt of Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Foley and Donald Honeycutt.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Perry E. Johnson
Jan. 29, 2003
Perry Elmo Johnson, 89, of Sparta, passed away Jan. 29, 2003. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. at Camp Heights Community Freewill Baptist Church, with burial in the Oaklawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31, at the chapel of Thurman Funeral Home. The body will lie in state from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church on Saturday.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Richard Graham of Sparta; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Barbara Johnson and Gene and Val Johnson, all of Sparta; sister, Ester Burchett of Ohio; grandchildren, Randy Johnson, Ricky Johnson and Charisty Judd; and four great-grandchildren.
Thurman Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.

Owen F. Markley
Oct. 29, 1909 - Jan. 15, 2003
Owen Franklin Markley, 93, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 15, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 20 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Clarkrange Cemetery. The Rev. Dan Haskins officiated.
Mr. Markley was born Oct. 29, 1909 in Trumble County, OH, the son of John S. and Helen Caldwell Markley.
He was a member of Homestead Baptist Church.
Survivors include his sister, Edna Hall of Philadelphia, TN and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Markley.
Pallbearers were Jack Henderson, Paul West, Lynn Hargis, Joel Ross, Dean Ross and Haney Breeding.
Honorary pallbearer was Arnold Henry.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Jim C. Music
Jan. 5, 1912 - Jan. 27, 2003
Jim C. Music, 91, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 27, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 28 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Graveside services with visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 31, beginning at 2 p.m., with the funeral at 3 p.m. at Bluegrass Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Lexington, KY. The Rev. George Long and the Rev. Frank Walker officiated. The music was "Amazing Grace" and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus."
Mr. Music was born Jan. 5, 1912 in Crossville, the son of Bill and Mary Margaret Music.
He was a Greyhound bus driver for 37 years. He was also a Master Mason of The Grand Lodge of KY, F. & A.M., Lexington Lodge No. 1. He was a member of Woodlawn Methodist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife, Vera Music of Crossville; daughter, Mary "Maggie" Patrick of Lexington, KY; son and daughter-in-law, Marvin and Liz Music of Englewood, OH; granddaughters, Susan Barry of Rome, GA and Marla Smallwood of Englewood, OH; five great-grandchildren; and very special friend, Jerry Ray of Tansi, TN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth Music and Thelma Lowe; and daughter, Jimmie Marie Mahaffey.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the charity of your choice in memory of James C. Music.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Ora P. Smith
June 27, 1917 - Jan. 11, 2003
Ora Paul Smith, 85, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 11, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 13 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Music Cemetery. Bro. Gary Howard officiated.
Mr. Smith was born June 27, 1917 in Cumberland County, the son of Venis Allen and Lavada Walker Smith.
He was a logger and of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Louise Davenport Smith of Crossville; son, Paul Smith; daughters, Loretta Britt and Genese Baker of Crossville; stepsons, Hubert and Earl Brown of Crossville; stepdaughter Reba Hood of Murfreesboro; 15 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; brother, Tommy Smith of Louisiana; and sisters, Elizabeth Myers of Crossville and Ava Lee Addington of Michigan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Aaron Brown; brother, Walter Smith; and sister, Maude Thomas.
Pallbearers were Donald Smith, Joel Smith, Benion Smith, Ronnie Smith, Robert Smith and Rick Myers Sr.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.