Obituaries published Jan. 28

Marjorie L. Ellis
June 8, 1919 - Jan. 23, 2005
Marjorie (Maggie) Louise Ellis, 85, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Jan. 23, 2005. A funeral Mass was conducted Jan. 26 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with Father Patrick Brownell officiating. A chapel service and burial will be held at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, at the Arlington National Cemetery.
Mrs. Ellis was born June 8, 1919, in Belchertown, MA, the daughter of Charles Royal Aldrich and Harriett Mae Corey Aldrich.
She was a homemaker and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She served in the U.S. Army during World War II, from Aug. 6, 1943 to Nov. 25, 1945.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Britta Louise and Howard Patrick of Fairfield Glade and Virginia (Ginny) Mae Ellis of Mableton, GA; son, Donald (Smokey) Francis Ellis of Sterling, VA; sister, Helen Carrington of Belchertown, MA; and nephew, Richard (Butch) McCumber.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Francis Ellis; and sister, Ruth McCumber.
The family requests that memorials be made to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Jan. 26

Clarence Caudill Sr.
Feb. 6, 1947 - Jan. 23, 2005
Clarence Caudill Sr., 57, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 23, 2005.
He was born Feb. 6, 1947, the son of Fred and Irene Caudill of Harlan, KY.
Prior to Mr. Caudill's illness, he was a truck driver and operated a backhoe business.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Charlotte Caudill; sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence and Fay Caudill of Crossville and Charles and Janie Caudill of Jamestown; daughters and son-in-law, Patti Caudill of North Aurora, IL and Cindy and Scott Mapes of Crossville; brothers and sister-in-law, Pat and Naomi Caudill of Crossville and Billy Ray Caudill of Evarts, KY; sister and brother-in-law, Audrey and Lee Goodin of Evarts, KY; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ernie Caudill of Grand Rapids, MI; and father-in-law, Charles Griffith of Crossville.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

Charles E. Slover
Aug. 8, 1912 - Jan. 21, 2005
Charles Edgar Slover, better known as Guy Slover, passed away at the age of 92. He had become a resident of Cumberland County having moved to Uplands Village in 1988.
Mr. Slover was born in Trenton, NJ, and graduated from New Jersey Teachers College at Hillwood Lakes majoring in music education. He attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and directed many drama workshops throughout his career. He was a staff member of radio station WTNJ in Trenton with his own radio program "Enchanting Moments" for four years. He subsequently became an announcer, producer and director of various radio programs and was on the talent staff of what is now Radio City - New York, and worked on the Lux Radio Theatre. Mr. Slover enjoyed several opportunities at stage acting and directing.
Mr. Slover enlisted and served for four years in the United States Army during World War II. He then entered into Civil Service with the New York State Department of Labor specifically as a testing consultant working with the handicapped and veteran job placement. In New York City, he and his former wife remodeled an old mansion, furnished it with antiques, and mingled with Broadway theatre personalities.
After retiring and moving to Cape Cod, MA, Mr. Slover studied water color painting under master water colorist Foster N. Nystrom for five years. Being in the American Realist/Traditionalist style, the inspiration for his paintings were barns and bridges in New England, tropical landscapes when he lived in Florida and Bermuda, and Spanish architecture when he lived on the Costa del Sol. His works have been exhibited on Cape Cod, MA; Warren, VT; and Sarasota and Venice, FL. He has had at least five one-man shows to his credit, had work hung in several galleries, and had received numerous awards for his paintings.
After moving to Uplands Village in Pleasant Hill in 1988, Mr. Slover gave private lessons and judged shows at Fairfield Glade and Tansi. At the age of 90, Mr. Slover learned the technique of water-color pencils and showed 35 of his new paintings in Crossville City Hall.
He was an active member with his church wherever he lived, that most recently being the Pleasant Hill Community United Church of Christ. He was an active volunteer in the Uplands Village serving on committees, organizing plays, participating in events, and even directing a rhythm band. Also a talented musician, he continued to daily play one of the seven organs he had owned during his lifetime until the last year of his life.
Mr. Slover leaves no family. He had made arrangements that his body be donated to Vanderbilt in Nashville and requested that there not be a service.

Philip L. Courtney
Jan. 20, 2005
Philip Leigh Courtney, 46, of Smyrna, passed away Jan. 20, 2005. A memorial service was conducted Jan. 22 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro, TN. Family and friends officiated.
A native of Rockwood, he was the son of A. Byron and Anna Ruth Scott Courtney of Lumberton, NC.
Mr. Courtney was a private investigator, an avid outdoorsman, martial artist, musician and devoted family man. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Jeannine Marie Boerke Courtney of Smyrna; daughter, Kristin Danielle Courtney of Smyrna; parents, A. Byron and Ruth S. Courtney of Lumberton, NC; and brothers, Curtis Courtney of New Orleans, LA and Chris Courtney of Lumberton, NC.
Memorials in memory of Mr. Courtney may be made to the Kristin Danielle Courtney Education Fund at any branch of Bank of America.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel of Murfreesboro, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

William B. Hallman
Jan. 19, 2005
William Blake "Bill" Hallman, 70, of McCormick, SC, husband of Margaret Ann Mosley Hallman, passed away Jan. 19, 2005. Services were conducted Jan. 21 at Harley Funeral Home of Greenwood, SC.
Born in Spartanburg, SC, he was a son of the late Dr. Elmer Berley and Lillian Daisy Williams Hallman.
Mr. Hallman received his BA degree from Furman University and served in the U.S. Army. He was the general manager of Savannah Lakes Village and was formerly the general manager of the Fairfield Glade POA.
Surviving is his wife of the home; daughter, LeeAnne Grace Apple of Springfield, TN; sons, John Greene Hallman of Columbia, SC and David William Hallman of Bethpage, TN; stepdaughter, Deborah P. Davis of Summerville, SC; brother, Robert E. Hallman of Moorehead City, NC; and six grandchildren.
Honorary escort will be the board members of Savannah Lakes Village POA.
It is requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials made to the McCormick County School District Scholarship Fund in memory of William B. Hallman, McCormick County School District, Attention: Peggy Robertson, 821 N. Mine Street, McCormick, SC 29835.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harleyfuneralhome.com.
Harley Funeral Home of Greenwood, SC, was in charge of the arrangements.

Gerald S. Koscoe
Oct. 23, 1957 - Jan. 14, 2005
Gerald "Jerry" Stephen Koscoe, 47, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 14, 2005. A time of remembrance was held Jan. 15 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 18 at Bundy-Law Funeral Home in Cambridge, OH, with burial in Rock Hill Cemetery of Flushing, OH.
Mr. Koscoe was born Oct. 23, 1957 in Barnesville, OH, the son of Robert Koscoe Sr. and Ruth Pendelton Koscoe.
He was a human resources manager for ADA Station Communications and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Angela Barber Koscoe of Crossville; daughter, Kasi Koscoe of Crossville; father and stepmother, Robert and Barb Koscoe Sr. of Cambridge, OH; brothers, Bob Koscoe Jr. and Doug Koscoe of Cambridge, OH; and sister, Jackie Maroni of Cadiz, OH.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Koscoe.
Bundy-Law Funeral Home of Cambridge, OH and Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. of Crossville were in charge of the arrangements.

Albert Meadows Jr.
Oct. 5, 1925 - Jan. 21, 2005
Albert Meadows Jr., 79, of Cookeville, passed away Jan. 21, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 23 from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home of Cookeville, with Brother Johnny Fox and Brother David Flatt officiating. Interment followed at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Meadows was born Oct. 5, 1925 in Jackson County, TN, the son of Albert Meadows Sr. and Gracie Lee Hodge Meadows.
He spent his working years as a truck driver. He was married to his wife, Birtie Loftis, for 59 years. He was a member of Locust Grove Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Birtie Mae Loftis Meadows of Cookeville; daughters and son-in-law, Clara Alberta Allen of Cookeville and Joyce and Roger Lewis of Monterey; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Joyce Meadows of Smithville, Jerry and Arlette Meadows of Cookeville, Frank and Stafanie Meadows of Cookeville and Eddie and Renee Meadows of Cookeville; sisters and brother-in-law, Billie and Dexter Ross of Michigan and Reba Nowak of Michigan; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his son, Ray Meadows; brother, Alfred Meadows; sisters, Clara B. Reece and Dimple White; and grandson, Chucky Allen.
Crest Lawn Funeral home of Cookeville was in charge of the arrangements.

Thelma A. F. Parsons
July 17, 1910 - Jan. 21, 2005
Thelma Alice Ford Parsons was born July 17, 1910, in Grassy Cove, TN, the oldest daughter of Thomas Young and Savannah Louise Hamby Ford. She attended the Grassy Cove Academy until it was closed and her family moved to the Oak Hill community so the children could attend the Cumberland Mountain (Methodist) School, from which she graduated high school.
She caught the train at the old depot and rode it to Cookeville to attend Tennessee Polytechnic Institute to finish her college degree in teaching. She was a school teacher for 44 years.
In Cumberland County she taught at Burgesstown, Tabor, Bowman, Creston, Slate Springs, Oak Hill, Woodlawn and Crossville City School. After teaching for 24 years in Tennessee she and her husband moved to Orlando, FL, where she taught another 20 years at Pine Hills Elementary School before retiring and returning to Crossville. She taught Sunday school at Killarney Baptist Church in Winter Park, FL, for 20 years, and made an around-the-world trip with the Baptist World Alliance.
After returning to Crossville, she taught Sunday school at Central Baptist Church where she was a member when she passed away. Mrs. Parsons was a member of Phi Delta Kappa, honorary teachers organization, and a past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of the Crab Orchard Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, on the service of her great-great-great-grandfather, John Ford Sr., Revolutionary War soldier who settled in Grassy Cove in 1801.
She was a member of the Captain Sally Tompkins 2123 Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, on the service of her great-grandfather, Thomas Wesley Ford, and his brothers, John Fletcher, Elbert Henley, and Elijah Jehu Ford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alma Theo (Tom) Parsons; parents, T.Y. and Savannah Ford; brothers, Fred, Clell (Lena), Eugene (Mera) and Richard Ford; sister, Alma Ford (Sam) Burnett; and stepdaughter, Virginia (Johnny) Benson.
She is survived by her sons, Thomas Bernard (Norma) Parsons of Tampa, FL and Eugene Hope (Barbara) Parsons of Crossville; stepdaughters, Ruth (Austin) Maynard of Crossville and Alva Parsons of Cookeville. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Louise (Fred) Ford of Crossville and Grace (Richard) Ford of San Diego, CA, 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, with burial in Oak Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Roland Smith, senior pastor; the Rev. Scott White, associate pastor; and the Rev. Scott York, music minister of Central Baptist Church, officiated. Jack Irvin, soloist, and Mrs. Michael (Deborah) Wood, pianist, performed special music.
Active pallbearers are Sam Burnett, Daryl Beard, Kenneth Lane Ford, John Schubert, Paul Ford and Terry Maynard.
Honorary pallbearers are Boyd Raper, Bob Eldridge, Hugh Eldridge, Tom Herring and E.E. (Pete) Ford, Jr.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Jan. 21

George N. McGrew
March 13, 1932 - Jan. 19, 2005
George Newton McGrew, 72, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Jan. 19, 2005. Memorial services will be conducted at 3 p.m. CST Friday, Jan. 21, from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Dr. David Thompson officiating. A memorial gathering will be held from 2-3 p.m., one hour prior to the service.
Mr. McGrew was born March 13, 1932 in Mitchell, SD, the son of F.O. and Mildred Hintze McGrew.
He retired after 39 years with Mercantile Stores and was an Army veteran, having served his country in the Korean Conflict. He was a Kentucky Colonel and liked to play golf. He also played table tennis and competed in the Senior State Games, where he won many medals and was state champion.
Survivors include his wife, Lunnie McGrew of Fairfield Glade; sons, Mike (Debbie) McGrew of Louisville, KY, Steve (Karen) McGrew of Lenoir City, TN, Don (Elaine) McGrew of Louisville, KY and Dan McGrew of Shelbyville, KY; daughters, Kathy (Jerry) Gilbert of Mt. Juliet, TN and Jamie (Craig) Rumrill of Louisville, KY; sisters, Jane Myers and Mildred McGrew, both of Logansport, IN; and 10 grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd Arthur McGrew.
The family requests donations be made to the United Fund of Cumberland County.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

Michael A. York
Feb. 11, 1954 - Jan. 14, 2005
Michael Avery York, 50, of Gainesville, GA, passed away Jan. 14, 2005. A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mr. York was born Feb. 11, 1954 in Crossville, the son of Huntley Avery York and Shellie Avo Maynard York.
He was an engineer.
Survivors include his mother, Shellie York of Decatur, GA; sister, Brenda Grant of Suwanee, GA; brother, Jeffrey York of Jacksonville, FL; and uncle, James Maynard of Crossville.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Jan. 19

Melvin Dishon
Jan. 16, 2005
The Rev. Melvin Dishon, 91, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away Jan. 16, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 19 at New Life Church of the Nazarene in Bowling Green, with burial in Bowling Green Gardens.

Alice H. Garrett
March 13, 1918 - Jan. 11, 2005
Alice H. Garrett, 86, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 11, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 12 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Linary Cemetery. Dennis Lovell officiated.
Mrs. Garrett was born March 13, 1918 in Crossville.
She was a homemaker and a member of Linary Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughters, Katherine Bow of Crossville and Shirley Farmer of Chattanooga; sons, Donald Garrett of Nashville and Billy Garrett of Crossville; sister, Zenia Roberts of Pikeville; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Garrett; and daughter, Barbara Keene.
Pallbearers were Terry Bow, Shane Flowers, Timmy Machovina, Tony Bow, Johnny Machovina and Larry Machovina.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Dishman Hall
Aug. 9, 1925 - Jan. 14, 2005
Dishman Hall, 79, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 14, 2005. No services are planned at this time.
Mr. Hall was born Aug. 9, 1925 in Viper, KY, the son of Henry and Dallie Napier Hall.
He was a general laborer before retiring and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his brother, James Hall of Viper, KY, and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Dishman Hall Jr.; brothers, Preston, Asbill and Elmer Hall, all of Viper, KY; and sister, Marie Hall Border of Winchester, KY.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Betty L. Jennings
June 23, 1923 - Jan. 14, 2005
Betty Louise Jennings, 81, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Jan. 14, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 17 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. Dale Marshall officiated.
Mrs. Jennings was born June 23, 1923 in Logan Sport, IN, the daughter of George William Nichols and Mazie Howell Nichols.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Fairfield Glade Community Church.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Priscilla Jennings of Danville, KY and David and Cheryl Jennings of Fort Wayne, IN; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandi and Keith Babcock of Chapin, SC, Janet and Roger Cable of Fort Wayne, IN and Sarah and Doug Scarlett of Crossville; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Nancy Deitschel of Sardinona, OH and Peggy Plummer of Frankfort, IN.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ewell Ben Jennings; and sister, Patty Schreder.
Pallbearers were her grandchildren, Tommy Olivo, Jacob Cable, Roger Olivo, Isreal Jennings, Matt Breeding, David Jennings, Andrew Jennings, Josh Cable, Gregg Babcock and Mike Babcock.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Martha P. Wallenta
March 17, 1929 - Dec. 31, 2004
Martha Patricia (Pat) Wallenta, 75, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 31, 2004. Memorial services were conducted Jan. 17 at Pomona United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bratton Tucker officiating.
Mrs. Wallenta was born March 17, 1929 in Racine, WI, the daughter of Claude and Joyce Frampton Carroll.
She married Robert Wallenta in the Plymouth Congregational Church on Jan. 17, 1953. They lived in Racine until moving to Crossville 10 years ago.
She had belonged to Christ Church United Methodist since 1963. While living in Tennessee, she attended Pomona United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed teaching Sunday school and being a Girl Scout leader.
She loved crafting, playing bingo and being in the company of her family.
Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, Bob Wallenta; children, Linda (Randy) Husman of Oshkosh, WI, Carol (Jerry) Cooper of Kenosha, WI, Sharon (Clay) Johnson of Racine, WI, Thomas (Theresa) Wallenta of Las Vegas, NV, David (Mary) Wallenta of Racine, WI and Cynthia (Bob) Sylvester of Coshocton, OH; 22 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and her nieces.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Carroll; and stepmother, Rose Carroll.
The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or the Pomona United Methodist Church.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Jan. 18

Alice H. Garrett
March 13, 1918 - Jan. 11, 2005
Alice H. Garrett, 86, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 11, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 12 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Linary Cemetery. Dennis Lovell officiated.
Mrs. Garrett was born March 13, 1918 in Crossville.
She was a homemaker and a member of Linary Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughters, Katherine Bow of Crossville and Shirley Farmer of Chattanooga; sons, Donald Garrett of Nashville and Billy Garrett of Crossville; sister, Zenia Roberts of Pikeville; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Garrett; and daughter, Barbara Keene.
Pallbearers were Terry Bow, Shane Bow, Timmy Bow, Tony Bow, Johnny Bow and Larry Bow.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

May Belle Halford
July 26, 1922 - Jan. 13, 2005
May Belle Halford, 82, of Newbern, TN, passed away Jan. 13, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 15 from the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home of Newbern, TN, with burial in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. The Rev. Tommy Jowers officiated.
Mrs. Halford was born July 26, 1922, in Gibson County, TN, the daughter of Evie Ella (Newsom) Pack and Sam T. Pack.
She was a homemaker and a retired employee of Baker's Weona in in Dyersburg, TN, and Mom's Buffet in Newbern.
She was a member of Newbern First United Methodist Church, was a former member and president of Newbern Home Demonstration Club, and was a former member and president for Newbern Elementary School.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Edward "Pretty Boy" Halford of Newbern, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Betty J. and Steve Harper of Dyer, TN; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Anne Halford of Humboldt, TN and Dr. Eddie Joe and Sara Halford of Crossville; sisters, Juanite Kee of Dyersburg and Anita Morris of Tiptonville, TN; grandchildren, LaWanda Nichols of Bogota, TN, Brandon Wilson of Dyersburg, Kelly Jo Halford of Cookeville and Dr. Wesley Chad Halford of Darwin, Australia; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Mildred Pack.
Pallbearers were Franklin "Bubba" Reed, Brandon Wilson, Parks T. Wells, Keith Hardin, Mark Hardin, Randy Dinkins, Chad Dinkins and Chris Bridger.
Honorary pallbearer was Leon Hardin.
Johnson Funeral Home of Newbern, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Edward Koyen
March 13, 1939 - Dec. 27, 2004
Edward "Alan" Koyen, 65, passed away Dec. 27, 2004. A memorial service was conducted Dec. 31 at Franklin Memorial Park in New Brunswick, NJ.
Mr. Koyen was born March 13, 1939, in Rahway, NJ and lived in Metuchen, NJ.
An avid hunter, he belonged to the Metuchen Rod & Gun Club in Pennsylvania and was a builder of trikes and motorcycles. He was a member of the Antique Car Club of America, restoring antique cars.
He graduated from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, with bachelor's degrees in arts and sciences. He was a licensed professional engineer for the state of New Jersey.
He was employed by Aeroil of Hackensack, NJ, for 26 years as chief design engineer, transferring with the company to Crossville in 1995 with his wife, Gail. He retired in 1998 due to illness.
Survivors include his wife, Gail; daughters and sons-in-law, Kim and Robert Grom and Karyn and Scott Fogel; sons and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Shannon Koyen and Jeffrey Koyen; two sisters; six grandchildren; nieces and a nephew.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Roy L. Krouse
Nov. 24, 1914 - Jan. 12, 2005
Roy Lynn Krouse, 90, formerly of Sarasota, FL and Crossville, TN, passed away in Grove City, OH, Jan. 12, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 15 in Grove City, OH.
Mr. Krouse was born Nov. 24, 1914.
He served his country during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Evelyn and Carolyn.
Miller Funeral Home of Grove City, OH, was in charge of the arrangements.

Anthony W. Norris
Sept. 23, 1960 - Jan. 3, 2005
Anthony (Tony) Wayne Norris, 44, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 3, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Mark Hall officiated.
Mr. Norris was born Sept. 23, 1960 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Carl and Elsie Wright Norris.
He was in construction and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Toni Whittenberg Norris of Crossville; sons, Justin and Jacob Norris of Crossville; daughter, Iva Lee Norris of Crossville; mother, Elsie Norris of Crossville; stepsons, Randall and Ryan Green of Crossville; stepdaughter, Brandi Green of Crossville; brother, James B. "Jim" Norris of Crossville; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Paula Norris of Chattanooga, Phyllis and Ernest England of Crossville and Carla and Harold Smith of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Dale Anderson, Keith Farmer, Edgar Miller, Tim Elmore, Randy Wilson and David Oliver.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Dianne R. Scheffel
Jan. 11, 2005
Dianne Rae (Burgess) Scheffel, 69, of Fairfield Glade, formerly of Munster, IN, passed away Jan. 11, 2005.
Mrs. Scheffel was a teacher, retired from Mildred Merkley Elementary School in Highland, IN. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority and was a past member of the Munster Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. In recent years, she served as a volunteer with Hospice of Cumberland County. She was a member of the Fairfield Glade Community Church who loved music, reading and all the woodland creatures.
Survivors include her children, Jack (Yolanda) Scheffel, Richard (Katherine) Scheffel, Kathy (Roger) Boer, Melinda (Stephen) Zabroski, Mark (Teresa) Scheffel, and Scott (Constance) Scheffel; grandchildren, Jacob Scheffel, Walter Scheffel, Daniel Scheffel, Laura (Michael) Borowiec, Brian (Julia) Scheffel, Jason (Tonya) Boer, Roger (Angela) Boer, Timothy Boer, Mark Scheffel, Robert Scheffel, Kaitlyn Scheffel, Anne Scheffel, William Scheffel, Jeanne Scheffel, Leslie Scheffel and Christopher Scheffel; great-grandchildren, Alivia Boer, Kaelyn Scheffel, Alexander Borowiec and Nicholas Borowiec; sisters-in-law, June (Richard) Thomas and Lois Scheffel; brother-in-law, Walter (Dorothy) Scheffel; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; many dear friends; and her faithful canine companion of many years, Nipper.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Scheffel; brothers, Glen Burgess and Eugene Burgess; sister-in-law, Lola Mae (Raymond) Stevenson; and her beloved aunt, Maxine Burgess.
To honor her memory, contributions to favorite local Hospice and cancer support groups are appreciated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Jan. 14

Paula K. E. Brooks
Oct. 30, 1960 - Jan. 2, 2005
Paula Kay Elmore Brooks, 44, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 2, 2005 from a stroke at Vanderbilt Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 5 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery. Bro. Dave McCammon officiated, with special music by her nephew, Austin Brooks.
Mrs. Brooks was born Oct. 30, 1960 in Cumberland County, the daughter of J.C. and Elsie Joseph Elmore.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Brooks of Crossville; son, Joshua Brooks of Crossville; daughters, Stephanie and Stacey Brooks of Crossville; grandchild, Lathe Harrison; mother, Elsie Elmore of Crossville; brothers, Randy and Steve Elmore of Crossville; and sisters, Debra Turnbow of Cookeville and Rose Mary Houston of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her father, J.C. Elmore; grandparents, Joseph and Myrtle Jones Elmore of Crossville and Richard and Bernice Hilling Joseph of Montana.
She has been involved with many activities besides being a homemaker. She has been a church youth worker where she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, was a Girl Scout leader and an avid softball player, coached girls youth softball and worked at the Huddle House. She had worked as a dental assistant to Dr. J. Randall Crowder.
Pallbearers were Tennessee State Troopers, David Roark, Capt. John Eldridge, Lt. Kendall Riley, Lt. Victor Donoho, Sgt. Joe Agee, Chris Aclove and Edd Barnwell.
Honorary pallbearers were cousin Shane Joseph, nephews Dustin Brooks and Austin Brooks, special friend Bob Hinch, and Jim Goolsby, Ret. THP.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Verna A. Burkhart
Aug. 8, 1922 - Jan. 5, 2005
Verna Alice Burkhart, 82, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 5, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Ricky Burse officiated.
Mrs. Burkhart was born Aug. 8, 1922 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Grant Holloway and Millie Katherine Davis Holloway.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Christian Church.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, George and Debbie Burkhart and Jerry and Joy Burkhart, all of Crossville; daughters and son-in-law, Joan Davis and Barbara and Bobby Burden, all of Hixon, TN; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Burkhart; brothers, Dick, John and Bent Holloway; and sisters, Nancy Ford, Laura Holloway and Cora Lee Holloway.
Pallbearers were Tommy French, Greg Bilyeu, Kenny Randolph, Gary Bilyeu and Bobby Lynn Bilyeu.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Thurman Pugh
Aug. 7, 1916 - Jan. 8, 2005
Thurman Pugh, 88, of Dayton, OH, passed away Jan. 8, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 12 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Pugh Cemetery. Mike Reagan officiated.
Mr. Pugh was born Aug. 7, 1916 in Cumberland County, the son of John and Maude Pugh.
He worked in construction before retiring.
Survivors include his sons, Carl Pugh of Knoxville, Freddie Pugh of Dayton, OH and Larry Pugh and his fiancée, Mary Jane Walker, of Dayton, OH; brother, Fred Pugh of Crossville; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Pugh; sons, Roger, Noel, Donnie and Kenny Pugh; brothers, Arnold, Clarence, Lawrence, Andy and Ernest Pugh; and sisters, Kate Moore and Mattie Mae Reeves.
Pallbearers were Terry Paul Mundy, Bruce Paul Mundy, Ken Miller, Gerald Pugh, Jake Pugh, Jerry Reed and Stanley Walker.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Joshua A. Reed
Dec. 6, 1983 - Jan. 5, 2005
Joshua Alen Reed, 21, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 5, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 8 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Alden Reed officiated, with Scripture and poem by Luke Reed and Tamar Arnett and special music by Scott Arnett.
Mr. Reed was born Dec. 6, 1983, in St. Augustine, FL, the son of Darryl Reed and Kimberly Bragdon.
Survivors include his daughter, Madison Reed of Crossville; father and stepmother, Darryl and Patti Reed of Whitleyville, TN; mother and stepfather, Kim and Bill Schultz of Michigan City, IN; stepbrothers, Johnathan Roseman of Jacksonville, NC and Eric Roseman of Crossville; half-sister, Catlyn Schultz of Michigan, IN; fiancée, Jessica Stone of Crossville; grandparents, Alden and Connie Reed of Crossville; grandfather, Cam Bragdon of Michigan City, IN; and grandmother, Lee Turner of Michigan City, IN.
Pallbearers were Eric Roseman, Andrew Atkins, Luke Reed, Ryan Bell, Jeremy Nobles and Jordan Farmer.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Jan. 12

Burton Deck
May 30, 1925 - Dec. 23, 2004
Burton Deck, 79, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 23, 2004. A memorial service was conducted Dec. 27 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Bro. Dillard Cantrell officiated.
Mr. Deck was born May 30, 1925 in Cumberland County, the son of Mayford and Rilla Shillings Deck.
He was retired from C.I.M. Railroad and Catepillar Tractor Co. in Illinois.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, James E. and Paula Deck of Crossville, Kenneth R. and Eleanor Deck of Franklin, John and Bonita Deck of Crossville and Robert (Bobby) Deck of Crossville; daughter, Rita Schmidt of Nokomis, IL; sister, Edith Jacques; and brother, M.C. Deck, both of Crossville; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Marie (Durbin) Deck, and several brothers and sisters.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Thelma R. Eller
Jan. 17, 1929 - Dec. 29, 2004
Thelma Ruth Eller, 75, of Clinton, passed away Dec. 29, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 3, 2005 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Davis Cemetery. Bro. Larry Potter officiated.
Mrs. Eller was born Jan. 17, 1929 in Winesap, TN, the daughter of Sam and Hallie Wyatt Stone.
She was a housewife and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, George Eller of Clinton, Michael Eller of Plainfield, IL and Billy Eller of Clinton; daughter, Wanda Fredricks of Clinton; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sisters, Lou Ella Underwood and Lima Brown of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Waymon Dee Eller; and daughter, Mary Eller.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Letcher Garrison
Dec. 17, 1914 - Jan. 10, 2005
Letcher Garrison, 89, of Monterey, passed away Jan. 10, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 12 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home, with interment in Welch Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Elmer McCowan officiated.
Mr. Garrison was born Dec. 17, 1914 in Overton County, the son of Dee and Rose Wilson Garrison.
He was retired from Delco Products in Dayton, OH.
Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, Lozena Looper of Monterey, Delma Randolph of Monterey, Maudean Ritchie of Byrdstown, Jenean and Grover Ridley of Tunnel Hill, GA and Barbara Jewell Tidwell of Dayton, OH; son, Dennis Garrison of Dalton, GA; 20 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; 34 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Arlie Dee Deck of Algood; and brother, Tom Garrison of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Mary Pippin Garrison.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.

Joshua H. Goins
Jan. 4, 2005
Joshua Hunter Goins was born and passed away Jan. 4, 2005 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga.
He was the son of Pastors Marty and Tammie Goins of the Shady Vale Church of God in Pikeville.
He is survived by his brothers, Jared and John; sister, Katherine Grace Goins; grandparents, Freddie and Becky Gilbert of Chattanooga and Bud and Nancy Goins of Sale Creek, TN; and great-grandparents, the Rev. Billy and Peggy Hedgepath of Boaz, AL.
Funeral services were conducted from the chapel of Pikeville Funeral Home Jan. 8. The officiating ministers were Pastors Marty and Tammie Goins. Special song was performed by Julia Burgess of Crossville and interpretive worship in song was performed by T.R.O.O.P.S. Express Worship Team from the Shady Vale Church.
Burial was at the Standifer Cemetery in Hamilton County.

Charles Griffith
Oct. 2, 1922 - Jan. 10, 2005
Charles Griffith, 82, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 10, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. CST Thursday, Jan. 13, from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. Mark Hall officiating. A graveside committal will be at 2 p.m. CST at Griffith Cemetery in Scott County. Family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Hood Funeral Home.
Mr. Griffith was born Oct. 2, 1922 in Scott County, the son of Isaac and Fannie Mae Fowler Griffith.
He was retired from Stiffel Lamp Company and was a member of Calvary Temple Church.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Griffith of Smithville, TN; son, and daughter-in-law, Brent and Sandy Griffith of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Clarence Caudill of Crossville, Brenda and Ray Anderson of Cox's Creek, KY, Vivian and Norman Anderson of Williamsburg, KY, Judy Hill of Crossville and Pamela and Perrin Porter of Chicago, IL; brother, Bill Griffith of Chicago, IL; twin sister, Tootsie Charlene Robbins of Winchester; sister, Una Babcock of Glenmary, TN; stepsons, Dennis Ledbetter and Roger Ledbetter, both of Smithville; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Maxine Griffith; brothers, Ray, Bob and Ralph; and sisters, Beatrice Fairchild and Bennie Arnold.
The grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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John H. Laird Jr.
Jan. 6, 2005
John Henry Laird Jr., 24, of North Augusta, GA, passed away Jan. 6, 2005. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, Jan. 9, from the chapel of Hatcher Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Warrenville Cemetery.
Mr. Laird was born in Augusta, GA. He was a lead machine operator with Avondale Mills with five years of service, and he was a member of Breezy Hill Baptist Church, Graniteville.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, John H. Laird Sr. and Linda Cauthen Laird, of North Augusta, GA; mother and stepfather, Sara Craig Kennebeck and Marvin Kennebeck of Crossville; maternal grandmother, Hazel Posey of Aiken; maternal grandfather, Lewis Ronnie Craig of New Ellenton; sister, Sarah Marie Laird of Knoxville; brother, Cole Cecil Laird of Bristol; stepsisters, Amanda Randall of Clearwater and Dana Randall of North Augusta; niece, Sarah Rebecca Laird of Knoxville; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, LeRoy and Dorothy Richardson Laird.
Pallbearers were his family and friends.

Anthony W. Norris
Sept. 23, 1960 - Jan. 3, 2005
Anthony (Tony) Wayne Norris, 44, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 3, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Mark Hall officiated.
Mr. Norris was born Sept. 23, 1960 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Carl and Elsie Wright Norris.
He was in construction and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Toni Whittenberg Norris of Crossville; sons, Justin and Jacob Norris of Crossville; daughter, Iva Lee Norris of Crossville; mother, Elsie Norris of Crossville; stepsons, Randall and Ryan Green of Crossville; stepdaughter, Brandi Green of Crossville; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Paula Norris of Chattanooga, Phyllis and Ernest England of Crossville and Carla and Harold Smith of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Dale Anderson, Keith Farmer, Edgar Miller, Tim Elmore, Randy Wilson and David Oliver.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Claude Vaughn
March 11, 1916 - Jan. 5, 2005
Claude Vaughn, 88, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 5, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 8 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Welch Cemetery in Monterey. Bro. Ralph Reagan officiated.
Mr. Vaughn was born March 11, 1916 in Overton County, the son of Alvin and Laura King Vaughn.
He was a retired service technician with Shadden Tire Company and a U. S. Army veteran having served during World War II. His favorite pastimes were telling stories of past experiences and watching television.
Survivors include his son, Billy C. Vaughn Sr. of Crossville; grandchildren, Karen Randolph, Kevin Vaughn, Brian Vaughn, Sharon Lewis, Terry Lee Vaughn, Michael Vaughn, Tommy Vaughn and Billy Vaughn Jr.; six great-grandchildren; and brother, J.T. Laughner of Muncie, IN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delia Vaughn; twin brother, Clyde Vaughn; brothers, Hardin Vaughn and Clayton Vaughn; and sister, Rosie Threet.
Pallbearers were Terry Lee Vaughn, Michael Vaughn, Tommy Vaughn, Billy Vaughn Jr., Kevin Vaughn and Brian Vaughn.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Robert J. Yanarella
April 15, 1924 - Jan. 9, 2005
Robert Joseph Yanarella passed away Jan. 9, 2005. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church.
Mr. Yanarella was born April 15, 1924 in Beacon, NY, the son of Luca and Catherine (Masi) Yanarella.
He was employed by National Biscuit Co. for 42 years as a printing pressman and foreman in Marseilles, IL. He also worked for the Marseilles Press. He was an active member in the American Legion, Lions Club, Methodist Church and Fairfield Glade Bass Club. He was a veteran of World War II, for which he received a Purple Heart and Distinguished Service Medal. He was a volunteer fireman in Beacon, NY and at Fairfield Glade. He also drove a community club bus for Fairfield Glade.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret (Peggy) Yanarella of Fairfield Glade; daughter, Patricia (Michael) McLeod of Sterling, IL; son, Daniel (Joni) Yanarella of LaFayette, LA; and four grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, James, William, Michael and Albert; and sister, Mary.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials be made to the American Lung Association.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Obituaries published Jan. 11

Jon B. England
March 22, 1939 - Jan. 4, 2005
Jon Byron England, 65, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 4, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, at Bruch Funeral Home of Kenosha, WI, with pastors Linda and Kathy officiating. Inurnment with military veterans honors will be at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.
Mr. England was born March 22, 1939 in Grimsley, TN, the son of Price England and Rose York.
He was an automobile sales manager and a member of the VFW in Kenosha, WI. He was an automobile historian and especially enjoyed the Chevy Corvette.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, DeAnna and Scott Furniss of Pleasant Prairie, WI; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia Ann and Dave Callan of Pleasant Prairie, WI; and grandson, Cameron Kroncke of Kenosha, WI.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Beulah M. Myers
Nov. 2, 1935
Beulah Mae Myers, 69, of Crossville, passed away recently. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 6, 2005 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Collier Cemetery in Bledsoe County. Bro. David Dalton officiated.
Mrs. Myers was born Nov. 2, 1935 in Bledsoe County, the daughter of Tim and Martha Smith.
She was a homemaker and member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, J.T. Myers of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Paula Myers of Crossville; grandchildren, Luke and Lynsey; and sisters, Ethel Slaton and Jo Hargis, both of Chattanooga, Alene Morrison of Atlanta, GA and Shirley Jackson of Chattanooga
Pallbearers were Jack O. Slatton, Derrick Mooneyham, Steve Hargis, Lamar Merriman and Timothy A. Smith.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Virginia M. Norris
Sept. 19, 1950 - Jan. 3, 2005
Virginia Murile Norris, 54, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 3, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. Bro. Ralph Reagan and Bro. Jerome McCoy officiated.
Ms. Norris was born Sept. 19, 1950 in Berea, OH, the daughter of John William Norris Sr. and Vernie Ellen Carter Norris.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include her sisters, Stella Janow and Oma Lee Meadows, both of Crossville, Katherine Ann Dunlap of Jamestown and Michele Bartlett of Memphis; and brothers, Jack Thomas Norris, Charles William (Bill) Norris and James Charles Norris, all of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Tonya Kay Norris; and brother, John Norris Jr.
Pallbearers were her nephews, Steven Houston, Ray Young, Joe Janow, Zachary Stults, Jonathan Miller and Ricky Young.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Florence Rautio
March 25, 1916 - Dec. 23, 2004
A stay-at-home mom, Florence Rautio devoted herself to her immediate and extended family. She made herself available to help anyone who needed assistance. She was born in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and went to live in her parents' homeland of Finland as a child. She returned to finish high school in Hancock, MI. Even today numerous Finnish words that she used are part of her family's vocabulary.
Widowed in 1982, she lived many years in Houghton Lake, MI, where she maintained a lakefront home that featured the only "stand alone" sauna in the area. The memories of long, hot sauna baths with quick dips in the ice water and then a meal of her wonderful pasties (with lots of ketchup) will remain with her family forever.
In 1997, she moved to Port Haven Manor in Port Huron, MI, near to her daughter, Donna. Her failing health in 2004 necessitated a move to the WyndRidge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Crossville near her daughter, Doris, where she passed away.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Margret Rautio of Chassell, MI; daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Gary Ruetenik of Fairfield Glade and Donna and Dennis King of Port Huron, MI; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Bruce Wolck of Lake Linden, MI; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Ahti Rautio.
She will be truly missed, not only because she was a great mother, but because she was a wonderful, giving person.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Milburn C. Wells
May 16, 1942 - Dec. 31, 2004
Milburn C. Wells, 62, of Holly Hill, FL, passed away Dec. 31, 2004, at the Daytona Health and Rehabilitation Center, Daytona Beach, FL.
Mr. Wells was born May 16, 1942 in Crossville, TN, the son of Robert L. Wells and Edith B. Wells.
Survivors include his mother, Edith B. Wells; brother, Gordon Wells; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Wells; brother, Roger L. Wells; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Barnes and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Wells.
New Life Chapel of Ormond Beach, FL, was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Jan. 8

Paula K. E. Brooks
Oct. 30, 1960 - Jan. 2, 2005
Paula Kay Elmore Brooks, 44, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 2, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 5 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery. Bro. Dave McCammon officiated, with special music by Austin Brooks.
Mrs. Brooks was born Oct. 30, 1960 in Cumberland County, the daughter of J.C. and Elsie Joseph Elmore.
She was manager of the Huddle House and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Brooks of Crossville; son, Joshua Brooks of Crossville; daughters, Stephanie and Stacey Brooks of Crossville; grandchild, Lathen Harrison; mother, Elsie Elmore of Crossville; brothers, Randy and Steve Elmore of Crossville; and sisters, Deba Turnbow of Cookeville and Rose Mary Houston of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Tennessee State Troopers, David Roark, Capt. John Eldridge, Lt. Kendall Riley, Lt. Victor Donoho, Sgt. Joe Agee, Chris Aclove and Edd Barnwell.
Honorary pallbearers were Shane Joseph, Dustin Brooks, Austin Brooks, Bob Hinch and Jim Goolsby.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Pauline O. Harper
Nov. 27, 1928 - Dec. 30, 2004
Pauline Odessa Harper, 76, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 30, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 2, 2005, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Don McCool officiated with special music by LaCleda McCool and Muriel Hall.
Mrs. Harper was born Nov. 27, 1928 in Bellview, TN, the daughter of Homer and Ollie Myers Godsey.
She was a factory worker for Avery-Dennison and a member of First United Pentecostal Church. Her hobby and life was taking care of her children.
Survivors include her son, Edward Harper of Hattiesburg, MS; daughters, Gail Smith of Crossville, Claudette Wyatt of Haynesville, LA and Teressa Chastaine of Crossville; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and sister, Louise Will of Cleveland, OH.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Lee Harper; son, Lowell Harper; and daughter, Dorthy Harper Jernigan.
Pallbearers were Eric Jernigan, Matt Jernigan, Josh Jernigan, Joseph Wyatt, Bob Atchley, Taylor Atchley, Derek Atchley, Robert Smith and Scott Tabor.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Hubert Ingram
Jan. 24, 1928 - Nov. 20, 2004
Hubert Ingram, 76, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 20, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 22 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. Bro. Luther Massengale officiated.
Mr. Ingram was born Jan. 24, 1928 in Cumberland County, the son of William Arthur and Nora Vaughn Ingram.
He was self-employed as a laborer. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Survivors include his sister, Bonnie Wheat of Crossville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Herbert Ingram; brothers, Lester, Howard and Dewey Ingram; and sister, Ocia Haney.
Pallbearers were Coy Ingram, Leroy Ingram, Joe Lane, Thomas Lee, Gene Elmore and Hank Ingram.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Emma J. O. Slaven
March 30, 1938 - Dec. 31, 2004
Emma Jane Owens Slaven, 66, of Clarkrange, passed away Dec. 31, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 3, 2005, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Ralph Reagan officiated, with special music by Donnie Shelton and Clinton Shelton.
Mrs. Slaven was born March 30, 1938 in Cumberland County, the daughter of James Caston Brown and Agnes Lee Stevens Brown.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Bruce Slaven of Crossville; daughter, Susie Owens of Crossville; grandchildren, Amanda, William and Barbara; brothers, James Lee Brown of Crossville, Clinton Brown of Pikeville, Robert Brown of Crossville and David Brown of Crossville; and sisters, Betty K. Brown of Crossville, Patsy Ruth Polk of Macon, GA, Ernestine Johnson of Crossville, Jo Ann Shelton of Pleasant Hill, Brenda Jones of Crossville and Sandra Parker of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Jerry Brown, Dana Woody, Robert Ray Brown, James Woody, Zack Woody, Jessie Brown, Anthony Woody and Joey Woody.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Jan. 5

Adolphus Krank
March 22, 1925 - Dec. 25, 2004
"Frank" Adolphus Krank, 79, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 25, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 29 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. Bro. Luther Massengale officiated.
Mr. Krank was born March 22, 1925 in Pine Hall, KY, the son of Hugh and Viola Mae Spears Krank.
He was a retired Merchant Marine and a member of the DAV, VFW Post 5025 and American Legion. He loved gardening and canning his harvest.
Survivors include his sons, Shawn Krank and Shae Krank, both of Crossville, and Dennis Krank of Muskogee, OK; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Johnny Patrick of Ft. Gibson, OK; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and special friends, Kenny and Jean Gunter and Willie and Christine Burgess, all of Crossville.
The DAV served as pallbearers.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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William H. Smith
Jan. 2, 2005
William H. Smith, 86, of Dayton, OH, passed away Jan. 2, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with visitation from 2-3 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mr. Smith was a native of Crossville. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps stationed in Calcutta, India and retired from BG Danis Corporation. He was a devoted member of the Gethsemane Fellowship Church. A devout Christian, he was a devoted husband and a loving father who will be missed by all. He saw good in all he met and always had a kind word to say. He was truly God's angel on earth.
Survivors include his cherished wife of 50 years, Mary Ruth (Polly); son, David E. Smith of Dayton, OH; and daughters, Brenda Brady of Huber Heights, OH, Vicky Pennington-Auyupov of Riverside, OH, Rhonda Molen of Riverside, OH, Pamela Adkins of Salt Lake City, UT and April Tobias of Huber Heights, OH. He also leaves behind many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved him dearly.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Timothy H. Smith.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Jan. 4

Charles Hurst
Dec. 29, 2004
Charles "Chuck" Hurst, 41, of Crossville, formerly of Hendersonville, passed away Dec. 29, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 1 from Alexander Funeral Home of Gallatin, TN, with burial in Fairfield Cemetery. Bro. David Mitchell officiated.
Mr. Hurst is survived by his father, Charles Hurst of Hendersonville; and brothers, Timothy Hurst of Portland and Brian (Mary) Hurst of Hendersonville.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sue Hurst; and grandparents, Frances and Henry Hurst and Frank and Vivian Hughes.
Alexander Funeral Home of Gallatin, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

John R. McLoud
Feb. 29, 1928 - Dec. 26, 2004
John Rufus McLoud, 76, of Sevierville, TN, passed away Dec. 26, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 30 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Justin Arbogust and Richard Gasser officiated. Full military honors were provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Mr. McLoud was born Feb. 29, 1928 in Madison County, AR, the son of John and Martha Ames McLoud.
He was retired from the military where he served in Korea with the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Bernice McLoud of Sevierville; daughter, Donna Elaine McLoud, of Sevierville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ira and Iris Sherrill, Buster and Sue Wolf, Paul and Billie Ray Wolf and Leonard Wolf.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters.
Pallbearers were Iva Lee Norris, Jacob Norris, Justin Norris, Frank Blackstone, Travis Frasier and Rick Bullard.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.