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DR. NORMAN ROY ATNIP
Dr. Norman Roy Atnip, 86, of
Smithville, TN, passed away July 18, 2001. Funeral services were
conducted July 21 from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
in Smithville. Bro. Bobby Colver and Archie King officiated.
Dr. N. Max Atnip delivered the eulogy.
Masonic services were July 20 at the funeral home. Burial with
military honors was in Whorton Springs Cemetery in Smithville.
Dr. Atnip was born April 11, 1915, in DeKalb County, TN, the
son of David J. and Lassie Mai McGee Atnip.
He was a retired doctor of chiropractic. He graduated in 1937
from the National University of Health Sciences (formerly the
National College of Chiropractic in Chicago) and began his practice
in Smithville in 1939. He was a member of the American Legion
and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He served as past president
of the Tennessee Chiropractic Association and the Federation
of Tennessee Chiropractors. He was a past president of the Exchange
Club of Smithville and a past president of the Smithville Lions
Club. He was a past president and director of the Smithville
Junior Chamber of Commerce.
He was a past director of the National Chiropractic Association
and the American Chiropractic Association. He also served on
the board of directors of the Center Hill Broadcasting Corporation
(WJLE Radio) and was a founding director of The Citizens Bank
of Smithville. He was a member of the National College of Chiropractic
Alumni Association and served as team physician for many years
for the DeKalb County High School athletic teams.
Dr. Atnip was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in both the Atlantic
and Pacific theaters of World War II. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish
Rite Master Mason and an elder in the Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian
Church.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Sara Jannette Cantrell
Atnip; sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Robert Roy and Guylene
Atnip of Smithville, and Dr. N. Max and Patti Atnip of Cookeville;
sister, Frances Pendarvis of Livingston, TN; grandchildren, Lisa
Tramel and Tara Atnip, both of Smithville, Robert Atnip Jr. of
Shelbyville, TN, Jared Atnip of Panama City, FL, and Rebecca
Vincent, Jennifer Atnip and Cryste Atnip, all of Cookeville;
and great-grandchildren, Chase Tramel and Caleb Tramel, both
of Smithville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Lassie Atnip;
sister, Marguerite Puckett; and brothers, Dr. Eric C. Atnip and
David J. Atnip Jr.
Pallbearers were Wayne Atnip, Barry Atnip, Dr. Alan Atnip, David
Martin, Billy Martin and David Wytt Davis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's church of choice.
Information provided by Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville.
HARRY EUGENE BROCK
Harry Eugene Brock, 88, of Sparta,
passed away July 21, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted
today at 11 a.m. at Hunter Funeral Home, with burial in Old Bon
Air Cemetery.
Mr. Brock was born June 10, 1913, in Sparta.
He was employed with Crosslin Homes.
Survivors include his daughters, Joyce Ware of Sparta and Gail
Majewski of Pulaski, WI; son, Gene Brock of Crossville; 15 grandchildren;
22 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews.
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
RAMOLA J. LAWSON
Ramola J. Lawson, 73, of Fairfield
Glade, passed away July 12, 2001. A memorial service will be
conducted Aug. 4 at 2 p.m. at Fairfield Glade United Methodist
Church, with Ed McClellan, Wayne Benson and Dean Orr officiating.
Mrs. Lawson was born May 15, 1928, in Niles, MI, the daughter
of Chauncey and Marie Warner Reynolds.
She was a retired secretary of the YMCA in Fort Wayne, IN. She
moved to Fairfield Glade in 1990, and was a member of Fairfield
Glade United Methodist Church and the Fairfield Glade Ladies
Golf League.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Lawson of Fairfield Glade;
sons, Gary Thomas Lawson of Fort Wayne and Barry R. Lawson of
Monticello, IN; daughter, Cynthia J. Wetzel of Cincinnati, OH;
grandchildren, Tonya Wilson of Gulfport, MS, Stacy Haskins of
Noblesville, IN, Corey Lawson of Lafayette, IN, Mikala Wetzel
of Rochester, MI, Chase Kohne of East Lansing, MI, and Micah
Kohne and Alison Kohne, both of Monticello, IN; and great-grandchildren,
Mason Wilson and Sydney, both of Gulfport, MS.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Chauncey and Marie
Reynolds; and brother, Ronald Reynolds.
Memorials may be made to Fairfield Glade Lions Club's Leader
Dogs for the Blind Program, or to Cumberland County Cardiac Pulmonary
Alumni Association, c/o Tom Lawson.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
DAVID O'RORKE SR.
David O'Rorke Sr., 76, of Fairfield
Glade, passed away July 20, 2001. A memorial service was held
July 23 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with Deacon
Mark Fredrick officiating.
Mr. O'Rorke was born April 27, 1925, in Carteret, NJ, the son
of Dennis and Johanna O'Rorke.
He was an office manager, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War
II. He was past post commander of American Legion Post 248 of
Middlesex County, NJ.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine O'Rorke of Fairfield Glade;
daughter, Nancy Ellen O'Rorke of Colonia, NJ; sons, Kevin David
O'Rorke of Colonia, Thom Martin O'Rorke of Plainsboro, NJ, and
David Coleman O'Rorke Jr. of Erwing Township, NJ; six grandchildren;
and one great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Johanna O'Rorke;
and brother, William O'Rorke.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
OPAL GARRETT
Opal Garrett, 83, of Monterey,
passed away July 24, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted
today at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey,
with burial in Welch Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Kevin Phillips
will officiate.
Mrs. Garrett was born Oct. 28, 1917, in Fentress County, TN,
the daughter of Porter and Stella Woods Beaty.
She operated Monterey Auto Supply along with her husband and
son, and was a member of Monterey First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Denver Garrett of
Monterey; son, Denny Garrett of Monterey; brother and sister-in-law,
Wallace and Jean Beaty of the Roslin community in Fentress County;
four grandchildren, Chris, Corey, Caleb and Denise; and two great-grandchildren,
Josh and Elsie.
Goff Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
OPAL EDNA SMITH
Opal Edna Smith, 89, of Crossville,
passed away July 14, 2001. Funeral services were conducted July
18 at Wilson Funeral Home in Charleston, WV, with burial in Floral
Hills Cemetery in Sissonville, WV. The Rev. Keith Monday officiated,
with special music by the Grapevine Church Quartet.
Mrs. Smith was born Oct. 3, 1911, in Sissonville, WV, the daughter
of William and Fannie Humphrey Reese.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Victory Advent Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Arbutus "Boots" Taylor
of Crossville, Elizabeth Wickline Issel of Satellite Beach, FL,
Linda Hoover of Dunbar, WV, Mary Pauley and Martha Vannater,
both of Charleston, WV, and Janice Vaughn of Amarillo, TX; sons,
Olie Jack Smith and George Smith, both of Elkview, WV, Larry
Smith of Charleston, WV, and Gene Smith of Dayton, OH; brother,
Ira Reese of Charleston, WV; 29 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren;
and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Uhl Smith; daughters,
Betty Parsons and Geraldean Taylor; and son, Dorsel Smith.
Pallbearers were Mrs. Smith's grandsons.
Wilson Funeral Home in Charleston, WV, and Bilbrey Funeral Home
in Crossville were in charge of the arrangements.
RICHARD COLE DEVLIN
Richard Cole Devlin, 59, of
Maynardville, TN, passed away July 21, 2001. No services are
planned.
Mr. Devlin was born Dec. 5, 1941, in Jersey City, NJ.
He was a truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Bette Devlin of Englewood, FL; daughter,
Lynelle Devlin of Englewood, FL; sons, Rick Devlin Jr. and Robbie
Devlin, both of Indiana; mother, Adelle Hallak of Port Saint
Lucie, FL; sister, Kathy Reynolds of Greenbelt, MD; brothers,
Bill Devlin of Dunedin, FL, Jack Devlin of Fort Lauderdale, FL;
and Gary Devlin of Maryland; and Rita Collins of Maynardville.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Devlin.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
G. ROBERT JOHNSON
G. Robert Johnson, 71, of Fairfield
Glade, went to join his Lord and Savior July 22, 2001. A memorial
service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Fairfield Glade
July 30 at 2 p.m.
Mr. Johnson was born Sept. 26, 1929, in Greensburg, PA.
He spent his early years in the Greensburg area, and started
his career in radio at the age of 14. He continued his association
with the entertainment and media world for over 52 years. He
attended St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA, and is a class of
1950 alumnus.
Mr. Johnson managed media properties in the Northeast and Florida
during the 1960s and '70s, and was also a partner in the ownership
of a radio property in Troy, NY in the mid 1970s. During these
years, he had the opportunity to meet and interview many entertainment
notables. He enjoyed working with Chuck Mangione, Rod Serling,
Dolly Parton, Joe Paterno, Arnold Palmer and many others.
In 1972, when Hurricane Agnes devastated the southern tier of
New York, Mr. Johnson organized an area-wide crisis network that
allowed communication among various community agencies. He was
formally recognized by then-President Nixon for this extraordinary
accomplishment.
In 1976, Mr. Johnson accepted the opportunity to work with the
American Advertising Federation in Washington DC. He continued
with them for over seven years, traveling across the country
as a marketing executive and membership vice president.
Throughout his life, Mr. Johnson maintained a vibrant interest
in and love of the arts, especially theater and music. He had
an extensive theatrical resume that included lead and supporting
roles in regional theater productions of Hatful of Rain, A
Streetcar Named Desire, Dear Friends, Sound of Music, Fiddler
on the Roof, 1776! and most recently in the Cumberland County
Playhouse feature Over the River and Through the Woods.
He was also a featured narrator and soloist with a variety of
secular and religious choruses and choirs.
He attained the 32nd degree of the Scottish Rite of Masons in
the Binghamton, NY temple. After his retirement in 1995, he moved
to Fairfield Glade, where he was an active member of Christ Lutheran
Church, many community committees, the Cumberland County Playhouse
and the Students/Mentor in Learning Experiences (SMILE) program.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, LaVerne Johnson; children,
Debra Horton of Frederick, MD, R. Marc Johnson of Martinsburg,
WV, and Pamela Collins of Whitney Point, NY; and grandchildren,
Aaron M. Horton, Anson M. Horton, Jonathan M. Collins and Daniel
J. Collins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mr. Johnson's name may be directed
to Christ Lutheran Church, Cumberland County Playhouse or the
SMILE program.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary contains additional information paid
for by the family.
HUGH EDWARD KEMMER
Hugh Edward Kemmer, 91, of Rockwood,
passed away July 20, 2001. Funeral services were conducted July
23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Grassy
Cove Cemetery. Bro. Charles Lyles officiated.
Mr. Kemmer was born July 12, 1910, the son of Charles and Nettie
Parham Kemmer.
He lived most of his life as a farmer in the Grassy Cove community
of Crossville, and was a retired manager of the Crossville Agricultural
Extension Services office. He and his wife, Sarah, moved to Rockwood
in 1989. He was a member of the Asbury Chapel United Methodist
Church in Rockwood.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Sarah Blaylock Kemmer
of Rockwood; daughters and sons-in-law, Eva Jeanetta and Clarence
Eugene Hamby of Rockwood, and Barbara Jean and Ron Ireson of
Jonesboro, TN; son, Andrew Ralph Kemmer of Rockwood; sister,
Bea Knox of Crossville; grandchildren and their spouses, Deb
and Gary Beeler, Dana Kirkland and James Kemmer, all of Rockwood,
Donna Wade of Seymour, TN, Valerie and Mark Loy of Binghamton,
NY, and Andy Kemmer and Patricia Kemmer, both of Crossville;
16 great-grandchildren and their spouses; four great-great-grandchildren;
and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Nettie Parham
Kemmer; sister, Lillie Miller; and brothers, Lester Kemmer, Lane
Kemmer, Andrew Kemmer and an infant brother.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
NETTIE L. ROYSDON
Nettie L. Roysdon, 86, of Jamestown,
TN, passed away July 23, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted
today, July 25, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Jennings Funeral
Home in Jamestown, with burial in Sharp Place Cemetery.
Mrs. Roysdon was born March 3, 1915, in Fentress County, TN,
the daughter of Virgle and Sylvia Slaven.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters, Esther Davis and Angela Jewell
Dean Wood, both of Crossville, Cordia Russell of Monticello,
KY, and Trish Boyer of Kingston, TN; sons, Elzo Roysdon and David
Roysdon, both of Crossville, and Clarence Roysdon and James Roysdon,
both of Jamestown; 41 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren;
and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgle and Sylvia Slaven;
husband, the Rev. Willis Nimrod Roysdon; daughters, Dorothy Watson,
Jean Wilson and Beatrice Harris; son, Estel Buddy Roysdon; grandson,
John Kidwell; brother, Caney Slaven; and sister, Tellie Roysdon.
Information was provided courtesy of Jennings Funeral Home
EVA LORENE STEVENSON
Eva Lorene Stevenson, 80, of
Fairfield Glade, passed away July 16, 2001. Funeral services
and burial were July 19 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Erlanger,
KY.
Mrs. Stevenson was born Jan. 2, 1921, in Grays, KY.
She was a nursing home administrator.
Survivors include her husband, William T. Stevenson of Fairfield
Glade; sons, Charles R. Stevenson of Alexandria, KY, and William
W. Stevenson of Newport, KY; sisters, Geraldine Robbins and Roberta
Smith, both of Harlan, KY, and Eleanore Cole of Corbin, KY; 11
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the local arrangements.
MORRIS EUGENE TURNER
Morris Eugene "Gene"
Turner, 68, of Crossville, passed away July 21, 2001. Funeral
services were conducted July 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral
Home, with burial in Turner Cemetery. Dr. Dan D. Haskins Jr.
officiated, with special music by Ed Cagle.
Mr. Turner was born Feb. 17, 1933, in Crossville, the son of
Perry Lawrence Sr. and Mary Harding Turner.
He was a real estate broker, city councilman and past district
governor of Rotary #6780, and he was a member of Homesteads Baptist
Church. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Ella Stubbs Turner of Crossville;
daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Larry Taylor of Cookeville,
and Cindy and Jeff Brown of Crossville; mother, Mary Turner of
Crossville; brothers, Perry Turner Jr. of Crossville and Ronnie
Turner of Cookeville; sisters, Johnnie Sexton and Abby Mifflin,
both of Crossville; and grandchildren, Blake Turner Taylor, Rachel
Taylor and Katie Brown.
Pallbearers were Homesteads Baptist Church deacons, Wayne Blaylock,
Zach Boyd, Everette Calahan, Laney Colvard, Mike Graham, Joel
Green, Danny Hassler, Johnny Inman, Willis Lewis, Bob Wilson,
Hassell Ray York and Jerry York.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
RUTH ELIZABETH MACKEY
Ruth Elizabeth Mackey, 77, of
Crossville, passed away July 11, 2001. Funeral services were
conducted July 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with
burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Paul Fox officiated,
with special music by the Whitson Church Chapel Church of Christ
youth group.
Mrs. Mackey was born April 20, 1924, in Orville, OH, the daughter
of Walter and Mary Elizabeth Bowers Mangle.
She was a retired cook at Ramada Inn, and of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Jane and
J.D. Barnes of Crossville, and Becky and Mark Vinson of Cookeville;
son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Pat Mackey of Shreve, OH;
son, Howard Mackey of Sparta; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;
niece, Nancy Stouffer of Glenmont, OH; and nephews, Walter Kline
of Loudonville, OH, and Robert Kline of Wooster, OH.
She was preceded in death by her son, Rickey Dean Mackey; sister
and brother-in-law, Ilabell and Jess Kline; and nephew, Tuffy
Kline.
Pallbearers were Jeff Matthews, Mike Mackey, Aaron Mackey, John
Mackey, Jeffrey Pettit, George Pettit, Craig Vinson and Brandon
Vinson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to correct information submitted
by the funeral home.
SARAH FRANCES STEPP
Sarah Frances Stepp, 53, of
Sparta, passed away July 10, 2001. Funeral services were conducted
July 14 at Bible Baptist Church. Bro. Donald Wattenbarger officiated.
Ms. Stepp was born Jan. 6, 1948, in Crab Orchard, TN, the daughter
of George Sr. and Jessie Amonette Stepp.
She was a restaurant cook, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her son, Wayne Hughes of Pleasant Hill; daughters,
Deanna May of Crossville, Evednia Freeman James of Arkedelphia,
AR, and Bridgett Hughes of Pleasant Hill; brothers, George Stepp
Jr., James Stepp, Randy Stepp and Richard Stepp, all of Crossville;
sisters, Eve Brock of Fort Worth, TX, Nina Ray of Grays, SC,
and Juanita Pasters, Norma Waldo, Reba Easterly and Laura Stepp,
all of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LELLIAN IVA WRIGHT
Lellian Iva Wright, 80, of Crossville,
passed away July 9, 2001. Funeral services were conducted July
16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville
City Cemetery. The Rev. Mark Hamaker and the Rev. Earl Newton
officiated, with special music by Mark and Linda Hamaker.
Mrs. Wright was born Feb. 2, 1921, in Woodburn, OR, the daughter
of Clay and Elizabeth Iva Worthing Isham.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Bible Methodist Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Janice Lellian Prentice of Marysville,
WA, and Patricia Joy Wright of Crossville; sons, William K. Wright
Jr. of Estacada, OR, Gerald L. Wright of Crossville and Keith
J. Wright of Cathlamet, WA; sisters, Maxine Worthington of Grants
Pass, OR, and Eliza Mae Isham of Portland, OR; brothers, Glen
Clayton Isham of Bend, OR, and Ronald Isham of Cherry Valley,
CA; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Kendall Wright;
and sister, Gwendelyn Miner.
Pallbearers were Jim Townsley, Mike Townsley, Johnathan Hamaker,
Willard Eldridge, Dewey Stafford and Steven Parker.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JIMMY EVIN CHRISTOPHER
SR.
Jimmy Evin Christopher Sr.,
56, of Rockwood, passed away July 12, 2001. Funeral services
were conducted July 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home,
with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Charles Christopher
and Bro. Buddy Christopher officiated, with special music by
Mark Bonham and Will Gouge.
Mr. Christopher was born May 2, 1945, in Anderson County, TN,
the son of Francis "Frank" and Christine Griffin Christopher.
He was an employee in railroad maintenance for Spino, and was
of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his mother, Christine Christopher of Crossville;
son, Buddy Christopher of Harriman, TN; stepdaughter, Shawn Nuckels
of Rockwood; stepson, Hank Moss of Westel, TN; sisters, Carolyn
Ford and Pat Jared, both of Sparta; brothers, Harold Christopher,
Bobby Christopher and Terry Christopher, all of Crossville; and
Marvin Christopher of Crab Orchard; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Dinky Christopher, Travis Christopher, Frank
Christopher, Marc Christopher, Scottie Baldwin and Christopher
Jared.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
BEULAH LEE KING
Beulah Lee King, 84, of Crossville,
passed away July 12, 2001. Funeral services were conducted July
16 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home &
Crematory, with burial in Tolletts Chapel Cemetery. Gary Howard
officiated.
Mrs. King was born Aug. 29, 1916, in Monroe County, TN, the daughter
of William and Verdie Berry.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her sons, James King and David King, both of
Crossville; daughter, Carrie Lee Boggs of Jamestown, TN; 11 grandchildren;
22 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Verdie
Berry; and her husband, James M. King.
Pallbearers were Darrell Whittenburg, Kyle Whittenburg, Timmy
Adams, Ray Brown, Jerry Brown and Steve Brown.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
CHARLES McPHEE
Charles McPhee, 70, of Crossville,
passed away July 11, 2001. Funeral services were conducted July
14 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with Fay Tucker officiating.
Special music was by Tim Smith.
Mr. McPhee was born July 18, 1930, in Boston, MA, the son of
Ernie Cutler and Mary McPhee.
He was a quality control inspector with General Motors, and he
also worked for J.R. Distributors in Crossville. He was an active
Republican, and a member of Homestead United Methodist Church.
He was second vice president of the Fraternal Order of Police
of Jacksonville, FL, and was a member of the Fraternal Order
of Police of Tennessee. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge
of Jacksonville, and a member of Scottish Rite and the Shriners.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy McPhee of Crossville; daughters,
Lora Nelson of Las Vegas, NV, Janice Hammersmith of Harvard,
IL, and Sharon Zieman of Franklin, TN; six grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
EVA ERNEST SCARBROUGH
Eva Ernest Scarbrough, 71, of
Crossville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
on July 10, 2001. Funeral services were conducted July 13 from
the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres
Memory Gardens. Pastor B.J. Brown officiated, with Pastor James
A. Lee assisting. Special music was by Maggie Clark and Everett
Wyatt.
Mrs. Scarbrough was born Sept. 28, 1929, in Cincinnati, OH, the
daughter of Jesse and Irene Ernest.
She was retired from General Telephone, where she worked for
35 years as an operator. She was a member of the Gospel Baptist
Tabernacle.
Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Gene
Wyatt; nephew, Steve Wyatt of Hixson, TN; niece, Angie Ernest
of Crossville; and great-nieces, Hannah Wyatt and Hayley Wyatt,
both of Hixson, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Irene Ernest;
husband, Joe Scarbrough; and sister, Edith Ernest.
Eva was a special blessing to all who knew her. She touched many
hearts and lives during her illness, and will be greatly missed
by her family, friends and two special caregivers, Creta Priest
and Diane Smith.
Pallbearers were John Veldhuis, Jack Davis, Art Sanderson, Danny
Harris, Bill Wadsworth and Everett Wyatt.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to correct information submitted
by the funeral home and published by the Chronicle.
RUTH ELIZABETH MACKEY
Ruth Elizabeth Mackey, 77, of
Crossville, passed away July 11, 2001. Funeral services were
conducted July 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with
burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Paul Fix officiated,
with special music by the Whitson Church Chapel Church of Christ
youth group.
Mrs. Mackey was born April 20, 1924, in Orville, OH, the daughter
of Walter and Mary Elizabeth Bowers Mangle.
She was a retired cook at Ramada Inn, and of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Jane and
J.D. Barnes of Crossville, and Becky and Mark Vinson of Cookeville;
son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Pat Mackey of Shreve, OH;
son, Howard Mackey of Sparta; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;
niece, Nancy Stouffer of Glenmont, OH; and nephews, Walter Kline
of Loudonville, OH, and Robert Kline of Wooster, OH.
She was preceded in death by her son, Rickey Dean Mackey; sister
and brother-in-law, Ilabell and Jess Kline; and nephew, Tuffy
Kline.
Pallbearers were Jeff Matthews, Mike Mackey, Aaron Mackey, John
Mackey, Jeffrey Pettit, George Pettit, Craig Vinson and Brandon
Vinson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
EVA ERNEST SCARBROUGH
Eva Ernest Scarbrough, 72, of
Crossville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
on July 10, 2001. Funeral services were conducted July 13 from
the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres
Memory Gardens. Pastor B.J. Brown officiated, with Pastor James
A. Lee assisting. Special music was by Maggie Clark and Everett
Wyatt.
Mrs. Wyatt was born Sept. 28, 1928, in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter
of Jesse and Irene Ernest.
She was retired from General Telephone, where she worked for
35 years as an operator. She was a member of the Gospel Baptist
Tabernacle.
Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Gene
Wyatt; nephew, Steve Wyatt of Hixson, TN; niece, Angie Ernest
of Crossville; and great-nieces, Hannah Wyatt and Hayley Wyatt,
both of Hixson, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Irene Ernest;
husband, Joe Scarbrough; and sister, Edith Ernest.
Eva was a special blessing to all who knew her. She touched many
hearts and lives during her illness, and will be greatly missed
by her family, friends and two special caregivers, Creta Priest
and Diane Smith.
Pallbearers were John Veldhuis, Jack Davis, Art Sanderson, Danny
Harris, Bill Wadsworth and Everett Wyatt.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary included additional information paid for
by the family.
ANNA PAULINE CUMBY YOUNG
Anna Pauline Cumby Young, 78,
of Sparta, passed away July 14, 2001. Funeral services will be
conducted today, July 17, at 11 a.m. at Hunter Funeral Home in
Sparta, with burial in Highland Cemetery. David Lee England will
officiate.
Mrs. Young was born Jan. 25, 1923, in Cumberland County, the
daughter of Casto and Elsie Hyder Cumby.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her sons, Edward Lee "Pete" Young,
Howard Wayne Young, Joe Clelan Young, Darryl Eugene Young and
Larry Roger Young, all of Sparta; daughters, Barbara Ann Coffman
and Brenda Nell Young Spivey, both of Sparta; sisters, Shirley
Davenport, Mary Garrett and Charlotte Rollins, all of Crossville,
and Betty Jean Selby of Spring City; brothers, James Cumby and
Casto "Bud" Cumby, both of Sparta, and Joe Cumby of
Crossville; 20 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Young;
and sisters, Francis Howard and Bonnie King.
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
SCOTTIE ALAN LOWE
Scottie Alan Lowe, 18, of Crossville,
passed away July 4, 2001. Funeral services were conducted July
7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green
Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. David Rowan, Bro. David Asberry and
Bro. Nick Ball officiated, with special music by the Lighthouse
Baptist Church Singers.
Scottie was born Dec. 28, 1982, in Cumberland County, the son
of Alex Sanders and Annette Lowe.
He was a student, and a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Annette and Tony
Barnwell of Crossville; father and stepmother, Alex and Sabrina
Sanders of Crossville; brother, Ryan Barnwell of Crossville;
stepbrother and stepsister, Cory and Kindra Sanders; grandparents,
Robert and Mildred Lowe, Eddie and Mary Jane Barnwell, and Chester
Copeland, all of Crossville; aunts and uncles, Eugene and Sherri
Lowe, Lynda and Larry Davis, Ed and Wanda Miller and Albert and
Barbara Lowe; 11 first cousins; and four second cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Roberta Sanders.
Pallbearers were Mike Davis, Keith Lowe, John Jenkins, Jeff Davis,
Carlos Magdalno, Ben McDade, Chris Miller and Patrick Erickson.
Honorary pallbearers were Ryan Barnwell, Gordon Cannon, Doug
Ford and Chris Sarge.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
SUZANNE C. WACKER
Suzanne C. Wacker, 24, of Pleasant
Hill, passed away July 4, 2001. A memorial service was held July
8 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, with Butch Stapleton officiating.
Ms. Wacker was born Jan. 19, 1977, in Voorhees, NJ, the daughter
of Karl Wacker and Kathleen Davenport.
She was a certified nurse's aide, and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her mother, Kathleen Davenport of Pleasant
Hill; father, Karl Wacker of Old Egg Harbor, NJ; daughter, Mikayla
Wacker of Pleasant Hill; brothers, Tyler Hall and Justin Hall,
both of Pleasant Hill; sister, Nicole Hall of Pleasant Hill;
maternal grandparents, Lou and Irene Henschel of Pikeville, TN;
paternal grandparents, Mary and Shirley Wacker of New Jersey;
and special friend, Quinn Barnwell.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
VIRGINIA J. LOCKWOOD
Virginia J. "Jenny"
Lockwood, 68, of Riverside, OH, passed away June 23, 2001. Funeral
services were conducted June 26 from Marker & Heller Funeral
Home, Huber Heights Chapel, with interment at Forest Hills Memorial
Gardens.
Mrs. Lockwood was born May 24, 1933, in Pikeville, TN, the daughter
of Lewis and Nora Scarbrough.
She was formerly employed at Yoder Die Casting Co., and attended
North Dayton Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Survivors include her husband, James G. Lockwood of Riverside;
daughter, Vicki Johnson of Riverside; daughter and son-in-law,
Connie and John Newton of Huber Heights, OH; son, James D. Lockwood
of Riverside; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry E. and Shelia Lockwood
of Huber Heights; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Cecil
Patton of Waynesville, OH; brother, Earl Scarbrough of Crossville;
grandchildren, Jennean, Rob, Pat, Pam, Melissa, James Jr., Michael,
Jason and Teresa; great-grandchildren, Aaron, Ashley, Jerry,
Jeffrey, Chelsea, Sydney, Dillon, Jacob and Ashley; and numerous
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Nora Scarbrough;
and sister, Betty Scarbrough.
Information was provided by the family and by Marker & Heller
Funeral Home in Huber Heights, OH.
ROBERT C. MORLEY
Robert C. Morley, 76, of Fairfield
Glade, passed away July 7, 2001. A memorial service will be conducted
Thursday, July 12, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic
Church, with Father Greg Boisvert officiating.
Mr. Morley was born Nov. 12, 1924, in Columbus, OH, the son of
Albert and Ida Miller Morley.
He was a retired engineer, and of the Methodist faith. He was
a member of the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Morley of Fairfield Glade;
and son and daughter, Bruce and Anita, both of Massachusetts.
Burris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
ROBERT STEINKAMP
Robert "Bob" Steinkamp,
DDS, 78, of the Cumberland Cove community near Monterey, passed
away July 5, 2001. A funeral Mass was held July 8 from St. Alphonsus
Catholic Church. Father Patrick Brownell was the celebrant.
Dr. Steinkamp was born Jan. 10, 1923, in Galesburg, IL, the son
of Clarence and Dorothy Steinkamp.
He graduated from Marmion Military Academy, Aurora College and
Loyola Dental School, and served as a flight instructor in the
Army Air Corps during World War II. After the war he practiced
dentistry in Hinckley, IL, for 37 years. He served on the DeKalb
County Housing Authority in Illinois, was on the Hinckley Town
Board and was active in the Illinois Lung Association.
After retirement, Dr. Steinkamp and his wife, Cathy, moved to
the Cumberland Cove community. He was a member of St. Alphonsus
Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife of over 50 years, Cathleen "Cathy"
Cooper Steinkamp of the Cumberland Cove community; sons and daughters-in-law,
Robert and Karen Gouin Steinkamp of Apopka, FL, and Thomas and
Donna Hermann Steinkamp of Brentwood, TN; daughters and sons-in-law,
Mary and Douglas Sipes of Oakbrook Terrace, IL, and Anne and
Charles Parham of Old Hickory, TN; sister, Phyllis Bales of Aurora,
IL; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Margery Nurnberg; and
brother, John Steinkamp, MD.
Goff Funeral Home in Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.
JOE TOM COLE
Joe Tom Cole, 70, of Crossville,
passed away July 2, 2001. Funeral services were conducted July
4 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial
in Crossville City Cemetery. Woodrow Forsythe officiated.
Mr. Cole was born Sept. 2, 1930, in Clay County, TN, the son
of Mizzell and Wealthy Cole.
He was employed in housekeeping at Cumberland Medical Center,
and was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Cole of Crossville; sister,
Robie Sue Cherry of Hermitage Springs, TN; brother, James Cole
of Somerset, TN; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mizzell and Wealthy
Cole; sisters, Ida Mae Cole and Deloris Cole; half brothers,
Link Cole, Buford Cole, Homer Cole, Haskill Cole, Estus Cole
and Ivin Cole; and half sisters, Beaulah Massey, Lucy Pedigo,
Ruby Beans, Edna Taylor and Clista Powell.
Pallbearers were Wayne Hale, Don Hale, Dexter Cole, Tony Cole,
Jim Cole and Tim Cole.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
BLAIR MAXWELL DRAKE
Blair Maxwell "Max"
Drake, 91, of Fairfield Glade, passed away June 28, 2001. Funeral
services were conducted June 30 at Hillsdale United Methodist
Church in Reading, MI, with the Rev. Mark Johnson officiating.
Interment followed at Floral Grove Cemetery in Pioneer, OH.
A memorial service was held July 5 at Fairfield Glade Community
Church.
Mr. Drake was born Jan. 5, 1910, in Williams County, OH, the
son of C.C. and Marilla Shreve Drake.
He graduated from Ohio State University, and became the first
manager of Malabar Farm in Lucas, OH. He was the first general
manager of NOBA Inc. in Tiffin, OH. As an animal breeder, he
was a pioneer in the field of artificial insemination with beef
and dairy cattle.
He earned numerous awards from civic, university and agricultural
organizations. His most coveted awards were the Ohio State Agricultural
Hall of Fame, Distinguished Service to OSU Award, the Ohio State
University Alumni Citizenship Award, the National Dairy Shrine
Pioneer Award, the Louis Bromfield Society Award from Malabar
Farm, and in retirement, the Marvin E. Howell Award for distinguished
service to economic development in Hillsdale County, MI. He was
also a member of the Kiwanis Club.
Survivors include his daughter, Ellen Drake of Tiffin; sons and
daughters-in-law, David and Margo Drake of Tiffin, Jim and Sara
Drake of Fairfield Glade, Steve and Barbara Drake of St. Louis,
MO, and Paul and Peggy Drake of Huron, OH; 11 grandchildren;
and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Hodges Drake; and
two brothers, Harold Drake and Maurice Drake.
Memorials may be made to Max Drake Family and Friends, c/o The
Alvin and Dan Reuwee Memorial Fund (Acct. 409225), 152 Howlett
Hall, 2001 Fyffe Court, Columbus, OH 43210; or Max Drake Family
and Friends, c/o The Malabar Farm Foundation, 4050 Bromfield
Rd., Lucas, OH 44843.
Information was provided by the family.
JAMES DRIVER
James "Edgar" Driver,
82, of Elyria, OH, formerly of Crossville, passed away July 2,
2001. Funeral services were conducted July 5 at Busch Curtis
Scheuffler Family Chapel in Elyria, with interment at Brookdale
Cemetery in Elyria. Mr. Driver's son-in-law, evangelist Randy
Cook, officiated, with Mr. Driver's grandson, evangelist Matthew
Cook, and evangelist Mike Forshea co-officiating.
Mr. Driver was born in 1919 in Crossville, the son of Chester
Allen and Laura L. Wyatt Driver.
He retired from York International (formerly Luxaire Co.) in
Elyria in 1983, after 28 years of service as a welder. He was
a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in field artillery.
He served in France, England, Italy, Germany and Africa, and
actively fought at the Battle of Anseo Beach.
He was a member of East Broad Street Church of Christ in Elyria,
where he served for many years as a Sunday school teacher.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Hazel T. Penrod Driver;
daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Robert Jordan of Elyria,
and Beth and Randy Cook of Farmington, WV; brother and sister-in-law,
Claude W. and Louise Driver of Crossville; sister, Flora Webb
of Crossville; grandchildren, Dianna Cooley, Trisha Moats, Roy
Jordan, Brenda Brewer, Cindy Jordan, Tara Jordan, Matthew Cook
and James Cook; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Shirley Varble; and
sisters, Nellie Thomas and Geneva Davis.
Memorials may be made to East Broad Street Church of Christ,
1125 E. Broad St., Elyria, OH 44035; New Life Hospice, 5255 N.
Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH 44035; American Cancer Society, 43099 N.
Ridge Rd., Elyria OH 44035; or American Diabetes Association,
155 Ken Mar Parkway, Broadview Heights, OH 44147.
Information provided courtesy of Busch Curtis Scheuffler Family
Chapel in Elyria.
DOROTHY EMMAJEAN McCLURE
Dorothy Emmajean McClure, 75,
of Crossville, passed away June 30, 2001. Funeral services were
conducted July 3 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral
Home, with burial in Cummingsville Cemetery in Van Buren County,
TN. The Rev. Roland Smith officiated.
Mrs. McClure was born March 1, 1926, in Cummingsville, the daughter
of Ray and Stella Horton.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of Central Baptist Church
and was in Adult Group No. 5 of the Builders Sunday school class.
Survivors include her sisters, Nann Million of Crossville, Doris
Collins of Chattanooga and Betty Shockley of Nashville; brothers,
Morgan Horton of Sparta and Bob Horton of Crossville; stepdaughter,
Janet McClure of Atlanta, GA; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Stella Horton;
her first husband, J.D. Bowling; her second husband, Mac McClure;
and brother, Otta Lee Horton.
Pallbearers were Bill Crabb, Howard Shockley, Bobby Shockley,
Jim Collins, Howard Boatman and Sam Jacobs.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
JANICE CAROLYN REEDY
Janice Carolyn Reedy, 68, of
Fairfield Glade, passed away July 3, 2001. Funeral services will
be conducted Friday, July 6, at 11:30 a.m. at Woodlawn Funeral
Home Chapel of Roses in Nashville, with interment to follow in
Woodlawn Memorial Park. The Rev. James Price will officiate.
Mrs. Reedy was born Sept. 22, 1932, in Warren, AR.
She was a longtime member of Aldersgate Methodist Church in Nashville.
Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Robert E. Reedy; daughter
and son-in-law, Jennifer and Roger Landis; son and daughter-in-law,
John James and Pam Reedy; stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law,
July and Bob Gunter, and Marqueda and Hal Forrester; sisters,
Jewel Word and Pauline Baytes; grandchildren, Jonathan, Ashley,
Amanda, Justin, Ryan, Ava and Grace; and one great-grandson,
Collin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Information was provided courtesy of Woodlawn Funeral Home.
GERTRUDE SEEGRAVES
Gertrude Seegraves, of Hermitage,
TN, passed away June 30, 2001. Funeral services were conducted
July 3 from Hibbett and Hailey Funeral Home in Nashville. Graveside
services were held July 3 at Green Acres Memory Gardens in Crossville,
with Bro. Billy Moorefield officiating.
Ms. Seegraves was born in Ravenscroft, TN.
Survivors include her daughter, Betty Peters; son, John L. Seegraves;
four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Ms. Seegraves' nephews and great-nephews. Honorary
pallbearers were the Joy Sunday school class, Hilltoppers, Dr.
William Ewers and Dr. Anthony Greco.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hermitage Hills
Baptist Church or Alive Hospice of Nashville Inc.
Information provided courtesy of Hibbett and Hailey Funeral Home
in Nashville.
Ms. Seegraves' age and date of birth were omitted at the family's
request.
NOBLE PIERCE TODD
Noble Pierce Todd, 76, of Monterey,
passed away July 1, 2001. Funeral services were conducted July
3 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home, with interment in Campground
Cemetery. The Rev. James Ford and the Rev. Clayton Padgett officiated.
Mrs. Todd was born June 21, 1925, in Clarkrange, the daughter
of Dewey and Ova Adkins Neely.
She was a homemaker, and worked 25 years at Ely & Walker
in Monterey. She was a member of Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Charlotte
Pierce of Cookeville; daughter-in-law, Maureen Pierce of the
Dripping Springs community; sister, Treva Ashburn of Clarkrange;
five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Beecher Pierce and
Ed Todd; son, James Pierce; and brothers, Nelson Neely, Bobby
Neely and Denton Neely.
Goff Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
DAVID LEJENE BALLARD
David Lejene Ballard, 56, of
Crossville, passed away June 26, 2001. Funeral services were
conducted June 29 at Sunlight Ministries, with burial in Judson
Baptist Church Cemetery in Walker, LA.
Mr. Ballard was born Aug. 13, 1944, in Baton Rouge, LA, the son
of Edd Cornelius and Eva Tisdale Ballard.
He was a minister, and a member of Believers Fellowship.
Survivors include his wife, Naomi Evartt Ballard of Crossville;
daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Billy Gardache of Walker,
LA, and Renee and Damon Parker of Mize, MS; sons and daughters-in-law,
Tim and Aleisha Ballard, and Jason and Vella Ballard, all of
Crossville; sister, Barbara Goff of Gonzales, LA; and grandchildren,
Melody Gardache, Cierra Parker, Priscilla Parker, Damon Ballard
Jr. and Dillon Parker.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edd and Eva Ballard.
The family requests memorials be made to Ballard Ministries.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.
LILLIE MARIE KELSO
Lillie Marie Kelso, 87, of Crossville,
passed away June 26, 2001. Funeral services were conducted June
28 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hedgecoth
Cemetery. Bro. Joe Pruett officiated.
Mrs. Kelso was born July 13, 1913, in Cumberland County, the
daughter of Lawson and Harriett VanWinkle Hedgecoth.
She was a factory worker for Firestone, and a member of West
Avenue Church of Christ.
Survivors include her brother, Beecher "Bud" Hedgecoth
of Crossville; and stepson, Edwin B. Kelso of Akron, OH.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin T. Kelso; sisters,
Ollie Woody, Etta Watson, Mertie Norris and Edna Hedgecoth; brothers,
Leonard Hedgecoth, Leslie Hedgecoth and Herbert Hedgecoth; half
sisters, Daisy Derrick and Nellie Brady; and half brother, Richard
Hedgecoth.
Pallbearers were Larry Woody, Wayne Hedgecoth, Jerry Hedgecoth,
Paul Watson, Blaine Hedgecoth and Harvey Derrick Jr.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
FRED E. ZELLER
Fred E. Zeller, 77, of Cleveland,
TN, passed away June 25, 2001. A memorial service was held June
28 at Broad Street United Methodist Church in Cleveland, with
Pastor Andrew Ferguson and the Rev. Debra Stokes officiating.
Mr. Zeller was born July 20, 1923, in Winterset, IA, the son
of Frank and Sarah Myers Zeller.
He was a graduate of the University of Iowa, and retired from
Maytag after 30 years of service. He was a World War II veteran
of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Broad Street United Methodist
Church, and a member of Cleveland Associated Industries. He served
on the boards of The United Way and the Boys' Clubs, and served
as treasurer of the Cleveland State Community College Foundation.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Zeller of Cleveland; daughters
and sons-in-law, Nancy Zeller and Richard McCarron of Washington,
DC, Ann Zeller and Andrew Greenfield of Norwalk, CT, and Jane
Zeller and John Townson of Bouge, NC; twin brother and sister-in-law,
Frank and Carolyn Zeller of Tellico Village, TN; and sisters,
Iowa Nichols of Las Vegas, NV, and Esther Alley of San Antonio,
TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Sarah Zeller.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to
the Cleveland State Community College Foundation or Broad Street
United Methodist Church.
Information provided courtesy of Grissom Funeral Home and Cremation
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