Mary E. Bell
Jan. 28, 1920 - July 26, 2002
Mary Ellen Bell, 82, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of Fairfield Glade, passed away July 26, 2002. A memorial service is being planned, to be held at Fairfield Glade Community Church.
Mrs. Bell was born Jan. 28, 1920, in Carroll County, OH, the daughter of Elmer T. and Florence L. Borland.
She was a homemaker, who enjoyed sewing and gardening. She resided for many years in Canton, OH, with her husband and three children, later retiring to Fairfield Glade. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Canton, and Fairfield Glade Community Church.
Survivors include her children, Bruce A. Bell of Hixson, TN, Beverly A. Price of Leonardtown, MD, and Rosemary E. French of Lancaster, PA; brother, Charles L. Borland of Minerva, OH; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Iris Kay, and her husband of 56 years, Calvin Henry.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Office of Donor Services, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605; and/or Hospice of St. Mary's Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Information furnished courtesy of Brinsfield Funeral Home in Leonardtown, MD.

Juanita M. Corum
July 23, 1932 - July 21, 2002
Juanita Mae Corum, 69, of Crossville, passed away July 21, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 23 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Pastor Mike Ritzman officiated.
Mrs. Corum was born July 23, 1932, in Knox County, TN, the daughter of Charles and Lura Hall Collins.
She was a registered nurse, and a member of Believers Fellowship Church.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Calvin and Donna Corum, Ricky and Barbara Corum, all of Crossville, and Steve and Linda Corum of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Larry Hicks of Dallas, GA; daughters, Rosemary White of Benton, FL, and Janice Huckeba of Stockbridge, GA; sisters, Doris Lay and Mary Hargrove, both of Knoxville; 24 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Allen Corum; son, Thomas Corum; grandson, Jeffrey Busbin; and sister, Ruth Hickman.
Pallbearers were John Hicks, David Hicks, Marty Sharp, Les Lay, Jason McNealy and Dwayne Corum.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Russell P. Maas
Dec. 14, 1927 - May 17, 2002
Russell Paul Maas, 74, of Crossville, passed away May 17, 2002. Funeral services were conducted May 23 from the chapel of Swartz Funeral Home in Flint, MI, with burial in Crestwood Memorial Gardens in Flint.
Mr. Maas was born Dec. 14, 1927, in Wayne County, MI, the son of Edward Augustine and Emma Petoskey Maas.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving on the USS Janeau, and was a lifetime member of Elks Lodge #1780 in Plymouth, MI, and Moose Lodge #782 in Ypsilanti, MI.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Maas of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Pamela Maas of Plymouth, MI, Edward and Jane Maas of West Bloomfield, MI and William and Diedra Hensley of Swartz Creek, MI; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and James Trestain of West Branch, MI, Mary Ann Frederick of Houghton Lake, MI, Donna and Jeffrey Thayer of Garden City, MI, and Pamela and Steve Marme of Flint, MI; brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Alice Maas of Lakeland, FL; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Gordon Robinson, and Dorothy and Elton Bakewell, all of Lakeland; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to correct information previously published by the Chronicle, and to include additional information submitted by the funeral home.

Jerome L. Mortensen
Dec. 23, 1928 - July 24, 2002
Jerome Lavern Mortensen, 73, of Crossville, passed away July 24, 2002. A funeral Mass was conducted July 29 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Crossville, and a memorial service was held July 30 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Westchester, OH. Burial was in Union Township Cemetery in Westchester.
Mr. Mortensen was born Dec. 23, 1928, in Dannebrog, NE, the son of Arthur Leo and Ollie Wilson Mortensen.
He was a retired mechanical engineer, and a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Westchester for 28 years, and was a current member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. He was a member of the Elks, and past president of Hopewell Elementary PTA in Westchester.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine Mortensen of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Alan Mortensen of Cincinnati, OH, Philip and Pamela Mortensen of Westchester, Roger and Diane Mortensen of Dayton, OH, and Glen and Susan Mortensen of Hendersonville, TN; daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Paul Crowell of Melbourne, FL, Lisa and Steven Golden of Belleville, IL, Sharon and Jack Lewis of Honeybrook, PA, Marianne and Bryan Leininger of Cincinnati, and Joan and Jerry Mustain of Decatur, AL; sister, Vivian Burns of North Platte, NE; 20 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Mortensen; and granddaughter, Dannielle Garrett Sheehan.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Building Fund.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Muriel J. Stultz
July 22, 1924 - July 29, 2002
Muriel Joan Stultz, 78, of Cleveland, OH, formerly of Fairfield Glade, passed away July 29, 2002. A memorial service will be held Friday, Aug. 2 at 11 a.m. at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Stultz was born July 22, 1924, in Indianapolis, IN.
She was an 18-year resident of Fairfield Glade, and was a 56-year member of Daughters of the American Revolution.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Todd W. and Allison Stultz; and grandchildren, Kristen and Katherine Stultz.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Stultz; and sister, Eleanor Earley.
Information furnished courtesy of Nosek Funeral Home in Brecksville, OH.

Mary C.C.S. Hankins
Feb. 28, 1938 - July 22, 2002
Mary Catherine Crews Shepherd Hankins, 64, of Crossville, passed away July 22, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 25 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crews Family Cemetery. Bro. Glen Davenport officiated.
Mrs. Hankins was born Feb. 28, 1938, in Leesburg, FL, the daughter of John E. and Lola E. Carroll Crews.
She was a nursing assistant, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Bob Hankins of Crossville; son, Billy Shepherd of Crossville; daughters, Victoria Shepherd and Deborah Winton, both of Crossville; stepsons, Dusty Hankins and Rusty Hankins, both of Crossville; sister, Betty Burch of Crossville; brother, Jimmy Crews of Davenport, FL; grandchildren, Mark Winton, Felicia Winton, Jessica Floyd, Natasha Floyd, Jeremy Shepherd and Joshua Shepherd; and niece, Patricia Blackburn, and her daughter, Amanda Jones.
She was preceded in death by the father of her children, William H. Shepherd III; and son, Dean Edward Shepherd.
Pallbearers were Mark Winton, Chris Winton, Joe Woody, Dan Stangle, Gene David and Mark Winton Jr.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Sallie T.K. Franklin
Aug. 30, 1921 - July 25, 2002
Sallie Trobaugh Kinnaird Franklin, 80, of Baxter, TN, passed away July 25, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 28 at Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta, TN, with burial in Kinnaird Cemetery. Johnny Fox officiated.
Mrs. Franklin was born Aug. 30, 1921, in Putnam County, TN, the daughter of Ira and Mary Chaffin Trobaugh.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Lillard Franklin of Baxter; sons, Eddie Lee Kinniard of LaVergne, TN, Arnold Thomas Kinnaird of Sparta and Jeff Kinnaird of Cookeville; brothers, J.D Trobaugh of Michigan, Lando E. Trobaugh of Sparta and Larry Curtis Trobaugh of Boiling Springs, KY; sisters, Willene Johnson of Sparta; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, David Kinnaird and Gary Kinnaird; sister, Connie Kinnaird; and husband, Elmer Lee Kinnaird.
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Terrell F. Kittrell
Oct. 28, 1939 - July 26, 2002
Terrell F. "Terry" Kittrell, 62, of Waller, TX, formerly of Harriman, TN, passed away July 26, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted July 31 in Houston, TX, with full military honors by the VFW.
Mr. Kittrell was born Oct. 28, 1939, in Harriman, TN, the son of John and Edna Kittrell.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Survivors include his wife, Jan Kittrell of Waller, TX; daughters and sons-in-law, Kelly and John Davis of Wartburg, TN, and Karen and Robert Lawson of Kingston, TN; sisters, Diane K. Britt of Spring City, TN, and Rhonda K. McCuiston of Crossville; grandchildren, Hunter Lawson and Zachary Lawson of Kingston; and nieces, Shannon M. Blevins of Knoxville, TN, and Noele M. Weemes of Alaska.
He was preceded by his parents.
Information furnished courtesy of Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman and Aldine Funeral Home in Houston, TX.

Thelma C. Nixon
Dec. 14, 1914 - July 25, 2002
Thelma Clara Nixon, 87, of Tryon, NC, passed away July 25, 2002. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, at 10 a.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Hendersonville, NC. Interment will be in Musconetcong Valley Cemetery, Hampton, NJ.
Mrs. Nixon was born Dec. 14, 1914, in Delaware, NJ, the daughter of Richard Orton and Edith Kostenbader Osum.
She lived in Whitehouse Station, NJ, before moving to Crossville. She moved to Hendersonville, NC, in 1993, and to Tryon, NC, in 1997.
She was superintendent of mail services for American Cyanamid Corp. in Bound Brook, NJ, for 18 years before her retirement. She was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Hendersonville, NC, and a former member of Rockway Reformed Church in Whitehouse Station, NJ.
Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Britton of Tryon; sisters, Evelyn Winter of Hackettstown, NJ, and Vivian Kiley of Staunton, VA; grandchildren, Linda Fitz of Houston, TX, Chuck Britton of Columbus, NC, and Edward Britton of Powell, TN; and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Dr. George Fitz for the Jeremy Fitz Fund, 912 Clover Dr., Wyomissing, PA 19620.
Information furnished courtesy of McFarland Funeral Chapel in Tryon, NC.

Ronald J. Schulte
May 28, 1932 - July 20, 2002
Ronald Jay Schulte, 70, of Fairfield Glade, passed away July 20, 2002. A memorial Mass will be conducted Saturday, Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fairfield Glade, with Father Gregory Boisvert officiating. Burial will be in the church columbarium.
Mr. Schulte was born May 28, 1932, in Detroit, MI, the son of Walter and Christine Lavel Schulte.
He was a plant engineer for Ford Motor Co., and of the Catholic faith. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Danneels Schulte of Fairfield Glade; sons, Steven Schulte of Huntington Woods, MI, Mark Schulte of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Douglas Schulte of Nederland, TX, and Matthew Schulte of Marine City, MI; brothers, Leroy Schulte of Novine, MI, and Dennis Schulte of Metamora, MI; and grandchildren, Alexandra and Luke.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Christine Schulte; and brother, Marvin Schulte.
The family requests memorials be made to Hospice or Habitat for Humanity.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary L. Vitatoe
Nov. 14, 1910 - July 27, 2002
Mary Lee Vitatoe, 91, of Fairfield Glade, passed away July 27, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted today (July 30) at 2:30 p.m. at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mitch McClure officiating. Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be today from 1 to 2:30 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Vitatoe was born Nov. 14, 1910, in Crab Orchard, TN, the daughter of George and Lillie Smith.
She lived in Hixson, TN, for 26 years before returning to Cumberland County to live with her daughter and son-in-law. She was a member of Middle Valley Church of God in Hixson.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Lorne Buck; brother and sister-in-law, Dallas "Henry" and Vernelle Smith; grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Gregory and Rhonda Rymer and Scott and Susan Rymer; great-grandchildren, Jeffrey and Amanda Rymer; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Clay Vitatoe; sister, Ruth Robinson; and brothers, Bill Smith, Reed Smith and Hooper Smith.
Memorial contributions may be made to a hospice organization of donor's choice.
Information furnished courtesy of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

Marion L. Brink
Sept. 12, 1922 - July 15, 2002
Marion Louise Brink, 79, of Crossville, passed way July 15, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 18 at Crossville First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Carleton Thackston officiating.
Ms. Brink was born Sept. 12, 1922, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Carl and Marie Rohmann Schweitzer.
She was a retired U.S. Postal worker, and moved to Tennessee in 1978 from Illinois. She was a member of Crossville First United Methodist Church, and was involved with the Adult Literacy Program in Crossville.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, David and Susan Brink of Crossville; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Jessica and Cash Carmack of Crossville; grandson, Jacob Brink of Crossville; great-grandchildren, Caleb Charles and Gabriel Carmack; nephew and his wife, Frank and Marsha Schweitzer of Chandler, AZ; and cousin, Karl Rohmann of Belvidere, IL.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Dale W. Clemenz
Dec. 29, 1940 - July 19, 2002
Dale Wayne Clemenz, 61, of Fairfield Glade, passed away July 19, 2002. A memorial Mass was held July 22 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with Father Gregory Boisvert officiating. Burial was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mr. Clemenz was born Dec. 29, 1940, in Akron, OH, the son of John and Beulah Marshall Clemenz.
He had been general foreman at Great Lakes Steel Co., and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Marines, and was a member of Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree, in Wyandotte, MI.
Survivors include his wife, Tracie Susette Clemenz of Fairfield Glade; son, John Clemenz of Portland, ME; daughter, Tracie Ann Clemenz Hammond of Detroit, MI; brother, Walt Clemenz of Akron, OH; grandchildren, Chelsea Hammond, Tyler Hammond, Jennifer Clemenz, Alexys Clemenz and Brandon Clemenz; and special cousins, Dorothy Marshall, Norman Marshall, William Marshall, Charles Marshall and James Marshall.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Clemenz and Warren Clemenz; and sister, Martha Lance.
Pallbearers were John Clemenz, Mike Briggs, Tom Mazura, Robert Nelson and Lindon Phillips.
The family requests that memorials be made to Lazarus House Hospice, P.O. Box 149, Cookeville, TN 38503.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Dr. James A. Lee
May 29, 1931 - July 16, 2002
Dr. James A. Lee, 71, of Crossville, passed away July 16, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 19 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Archie Emerson, Bro. Billy Smith and Bro. Larry Lee officiated, with special music by Faith Baptist Tabernacle Quartet of Jamestown, TN.
Bro. Lee was born May 29, 1931, in Cobourg, Ontario, Canada, the son of William E. and Jeanne Valleau Lee.
He was pastor of Baptist Tabernacle in Crossville for a total of 30 years, was a well-known evangelist, and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Denman Lee of Crossville; sons, David Lee of Indianapolis, IN, Mike Lee of Forest Virginia, TN, and Larry Lee of Smyrna, TN; daughter, Sharon Brewer of Crossville; sisters, Bernice Lee of Ajax, Ontario, Canada, and Irene Champlin of Salt Lake City, UT; 13 grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Jared Lee, Jonathan Lee, Josh Brewer, Carson Lee, Roland Kesterson and Jared Kesterson. Honorary pallbearer was Jordan Brewer.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Gregory L. Lewis
April 30, 1959 - July 20, 2002
Gregory Lynn Lewis, 43, of Crossville, passed away July 20, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery. Bro. Robert Melton Jr. officiated.
Mr. Lewis was born April 30, 1959, in McKinney, TX, the son of Bobbie and Mary E. Roach Lewis.
He was a factory worker for Delbar, and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his parents, Bobby and Mary E. Lewis of Crossville; son, Ruben Scarlett of Knoxville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy and Helen Lewis, and Tracy and Gay Lewis, all of Crossville, and Bobby Lewis of El Paso, TX; and sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Lonnie Owens of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Sam Scarlett, Tim Pelfrey, Matthew Owens, John Owens, Jimmy Lewis and Tracy Lewis.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lewis Allen
Sept. 11, 1919 - July 15, 2002
Lewis Allen, 82, of Crossville, passed away July 15, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 18 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Mike Kerley officiated.
Mr. Allen was born Sept. 11, 1919, in Manchester, KY, the son of Green G. and Lula Abnes Allen.
He was a steeplejack, and of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Irene King Allen of Crossville; and sister, Helen Hill of Baltimore, MD.
Pallbearers were Terry King, Richard Wegman, Jason Ward, Robert Netherton, Randal Willman and Shawn Capps.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Alberta N. Gibson
Dec. 18, 1918 - July 16, 2002
Alberta Nina Gibson, 83, of Crossville, passed away July 16, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 19 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Big Lick Cemetery. The Rev. Pete Ullman and the Rev. Mike Smathers officiated.
Mrs. Gibson was born Dec. 18, 1918, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Vance and Amy Sevier Burgess.
She was a school teacher, and a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Everett L. Gibson of Crossville; daughter, Mary Nina Davis of Clarksville, TN; brother, Marvin K. Burgess of Columbia, SC; sister, Letha Matthews of Louisville, KY; grandsons, Luke and Jay Davis; and granddaughters, Madison and Charlee Ann.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Estille Burgess and Eucle Burgess; and sister, Violet Wood.
Pallbearers were Butch Burgess, Jim Milam, Wayne Bradley, Chad Burgess, Lynn Burgess, Al Wilson, Lynn Tollett and Oliver Blaylock.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

William H. Keagle
April 6, 1942 - July 14, 2002
William "Bill" Henry Keagle, 60 of Crossville, passed away July 14, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Slate Springs Cemetery. Elders Leslie Goss, Roger Hyder and Harold Keagle officiated.
Mr. Keagle was born April 6, 1942, in Cumberland County, the son of Peter P. and Nora Cox Keagle.
He was employed at Monticello Canning Co.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Evans Keagle of Crossville; son, Billy Joe Keagle of Crossville; stepson, Steve Davis of Jamestown, TN; brothers, Harold Keagle, Bobby Keagle, David Keagle and Albert Keagle, all of Crossville; sister, Shirley Bradford of Crossville; and grandchildren, Amanda and Sandra Keagle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Nora Cox Keagle; and brothers, Kenneth Keagle and Ed Keagle.
Pallbearers were Johnny Adams, Harold Keagle Jr., Jeff Keagle, Bobby Bilyeu, Craig Goss, Edward Goss, Vaughn Adams and Allen Weidner.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Beatrice H.T. Threet
Jan. 18, 1920 - July 19, 2002
Beatrice Henderson Terry Threet, 82, of Crossville, passed away July 19, 2002. Graveside services were held July 22 at Asbury Cemetery, with the Rev. Wayne Markham officiating.
Mrs. Threet was born Jan. 18, 1920, in Knox County, TN, the daughter of Fred and Parley Henderson.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Roosevelt Threet of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Bea Terry of Fairfield Glade; daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Jack Tisdale of Knoxville; stepsons, Donald Threet, Ronald Threet, Roger Threet and Charlie Threet; stepdaughters, Carol Simmons, Patricia Olson and Shirley Duvall; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mack and Freddy Hodge and Jim and Lillian Fox, all of Knoxville, and Lena French of Lockport, IL; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Elmo Terry; and brothers, Charles Henderson and Walter Henderson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Information furnished courtesy of McCarty Mortuary in Knoxville.

Bonnie R. Brown
Dec. 19, 1929 - July 17, 2002
Bonnie R. Brown, 72, of Crossville, passed away July 17, 2002. Graveside services were conducted July 19 at Green Acres Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Gene Burgess officiating.
Ms. Brown was born Dec. 19, 1929, in Tennessee, the daughter of Charles B. and Elizabeth Swafford Bruce.
She was a factory worker at Cooper Industries Inc.
Survivors include her sister, Lou Nestor of Dayton, OH; brother, Robert Bruce of Crossville; nephews, Chuck Bruce and Bobby Bruce, both of Dayton, TN; one great-nephew; two great-nieces; and her best friend, Nadine Williams of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Philip Brown; and brothers, Charles Bruce and Thomas Bruce.
Pallbearers were Junior Maynard, Bill Maynard, Raymond Maynard and Jim Bruce.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Ortha J. Davenport
Oct. 15, 1923 - July 15, 2002
Ortha Jane Davenport, 78, of Crossville, passed away July 15, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 18 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Rick Davenport and Bro. Willard Dale officiated.
Mrs. Davenport was born Oct. 15, 1923, in Overton County, TN, the daughter of Alma Sr. and Florence Phillips Garrett.
She was a deli operator for Stuckey's, and a member of Cumberland View Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Pam Davenport of Monterey, TN; sons and daughters-in-law, Tony Davenport of Columbia, TN, and Christina Davenport, Kenneth Davenport, and Rick and Betty Davenport, all of Crossville; sisters, Lena Davenport and Mabel Speakman, both of Dayton, OH, and Dean Faulkner of Florida; sisters-in-law, Rita Garrett of Kentucky and Janet Garrett of Dayton, OH; grandchildren, Andrew, Michelle, Joshua, Glen, Leigha, Seth, Nick, Jamie and Amy; and great-grandchildren, Carryn, Zachary, Benjamin, Nikki and Jordan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Preston Davenport; brothers, Earl Garrett, Alma Garrett Jr. and Ray Garrett; and sister, Auda Speakman.
Pallbearers were Andy Davenport, Josh Davenport, Glen Davenport, Seth Davenport, Toby Keener and Nick Branum.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Shirley C. Kontour
Sept. 12, 1936 - July 15, 2002
Shirley Cleo Kontour, 65, of Crossville, passed away July 15, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 18 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Bobby Davis officiated.
Mrs. Kontour was born Sept. 12, 1936, in Clay County, WV, the daughter of John and Lakie Hamric Butcher.
She was a sales clerk for Kmart, and of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Ellen Kurtz of Crossville, Gail Syries of California and Kelly Brummett of Michigan; sons, Richard Kontour and Gregory Kontour, both of Tennessee, and John Kontour of Cookeville, TN; sister, Hope More of West Virginia; brothers, Jim Butcher of Michigan, John Butcher of Iowa and George Butcher; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lee Kontour; daughter, Denise Standifer; and brothers, Billy Butcher and Junior Butcher.
Pallbearers were Ken Brummett, Jerry Kurtz, John Kontour, Greg Kontour, Patrick Doss and Joshua Horn.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Frank P. Maciatek
Oct. 15, 1918 - July 13, 2002
Frank Paul Maciatek, 83, of the Homestead community, passed away July 13, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 16 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood, TN. Bro. Noble Wright officiated, with special music by the Homestead Church of Christ Singers.
Mr. Maciatek was born Oct. 15, 1918, in Hamtramck, MI, the son of John and Helen Kalinski Maciatek.
He was a retired driver for Chrysler Corporation, and a member of Homestead Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Scarbrough Maciatek of Crossville; sons and daughter-in-law, Jerry Hufford of Tinley Park, IL, Ted Maciatek of Hamtramck, MI, and Edward and Cindy Maciatek of New Jersey; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Vincent Schauer and Jeanett and John Fedorkiw, all of Shelby Township, MI, Mary Ann and Terry Richardson of St. Clair Shores, MI, Elizabeth and Larry Fink of Maryland, NY, and Teresa Scott of Delhi, NY; two brothers and one sister in Poland; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Jerry Hufford, Vinny Schauer, David Schauer, Stephen Schauer, Ernie Harris and Nick Fourier.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Naomi K. Scheele
Nov. 5, 1918 - June 13, 2002
Naomi Kathryn Scheele, 83, of Fairfield Glade, passed away June 13, 2002. A memorial service will be held July 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Fairfield Glade Community Church, with the Rev. Dale Marshall officiating. Burial will be in the Columbarium.
Mrs. Scheele was born Nov. 5, 1918, in Hillsboro, IL, the daughter of Charles and Kathryn Henslich Rouhslange.
She was a real estate agent, and a member of Fairfield Glade Community Church.
Survivors include her husband, Curt Scheele of Fairfield Glade; daughters, Carol Scheele of Raleigh, NC, and Jean Holley of Louisville, KY; brother, LaVene Rouhslange of Plantation, FL; and four grandchildren.
she was preceded in death by her daughter, Janet Orr; brother, Roy Rouhslange; and sister, Hilda Kinney.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Richard Weeden
May 31, 1935 - July 17, 2002
Richard Weeden, 67, of Fairfield Glade, passed away July 17, 2002. A celebration of life service was held July 20 at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Max Mayo and the Rev. Lanita Pride officiating. Special music was by Jack Bittle and Kaycie Sharrow, with reflections by the Rev. Ed McClellan, Nicole DuVernay and Heidi Weeden. Burial was in the church columbarium.
Mr. Weeden was born May 31, 1935, in Minneapolis, MN.
He was retired from General Motors Corp., Fisher Body Division CPC Group, Warren, MI. He was also a retired international representative of the UAW International Union, Detroit, MI. He was a past worshipful master of S. Ward Lodge #62 F&AM, Marine City, MI, Scottish Rite, Valley of Detroit Shrine, Detroit OES.
Survivors include his wife, Jan Weeden of Fairfield Glade; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Karen Weeden of Sterling Heights, MI; daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and David DuVernay, and Pamela and Michael Sharrow, all of Algonac, MI; brother, James Weeden of Minneapolis; and grandchildren, Amanda Weeden, Heidi Weeden, Nicole DuVernay, Zachary Sharrow, Jason DuVernay, Kaycie Sharrow, Michelle DuVernay and Caitlyn Sharrow.
Donations may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 E. Adams St., Crossville, 38555.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Imogene Cox
Nov. 9, 1932 - July 16, 2002
Imogene Cox, 69, of Rockwood, TN, passed away July 16, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 17 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood, with Bro. Bob Holder officiating. Graveside services and interment were held July 18 in Millstone Cemetery in Cumberland County.
Mrs. Cox was born Nov. 9, 1932, in Cumberland County, the daughter of James Lenard and Stella Mae Green Kendrick.
She was a cook at Hardee's, a former nurse's aide at Johnson Health Care Center, and a member of Daysville Church of Christ.
Survivors include her son, Jimmy Edward Buchannon of Clinton, TN; daughters and sons-in-law, Ellen and Mike Morgan of Lebanon, TN, and Pat and David Clifton of Rockwood; stepchildren and their spouses, Kathi and Jack Webb of Crossville and Eddie and Carla Cox of Rockwood; sisters and brother-in-law, Marie Carter of Rockwood and Eunice and Clayton Henry of Oberlin, OH; grandchildren and their spouses, Trent Buchannon, Crissy Therman, Michael Johnson, Bonnie Marie and Johnny Crowder, Michael Morgan, Matthew Morgan, Michelle and Troy Kelley, Mike Clifton, Josh Webb, Shasta Webb, Jacob Webb, Chevis Cox and Selby Cox; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Obie Kendrick, Lawton Kendrick, Clenice Kendrick and Glen Kendrick; and daughter-in-law, Karen Buchannon.
Evans Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements.

James H. Todd
Dec. 7, 1917 - July 8, 2002
James "Jimmy" Hillary Todd, 84, of Cumberland County, passed away July 8, 2002. Funeral services were held July 11 at Rinnie Freewill Baptist Church, with burial in Rinnie Cemetery. Pastor Bradley Hatfield and Pastor Grover Atkinson officiated, with special music by Holly Hassler and the Rinnie Singers.
Mr. Todd was born Dec. 7, 1917, in Cumberland County, the son of Gerome Franklin and Laura Mae Ashburn Todd.
He was a member of Rinnie Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Bud and Blanche Todd of Kingston, TN; daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and Estes Stover, and Barbara and Allen Farley, all of Soddy-Daisy, TN, Judy and Eddie Whitehouse of Chattanooga, Jolynn and Lowell Pugh, and Joyce and Edgar Cox, all of Crossville; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Steve Turner, Randal Smith, Norman Beaty, Russell Beaty, Tim Stover and Bruce Farley.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

William E. Balch Jr.
Nov. 9, 1929 - July 7, 2002
William E. Balch Jr., 72, of Fairfield Glade, passed away July 7, 2002. Funeral services were held July 11 at Fairfield Glade Community Church, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Dale Marshall and the Rev. Thomas Eckert officiated.
Mr. Balch was born Nov. 9, 1929, in Carter Nine, OK, the son of William and Mary Balch.
At age 9, he moved with his family to Beecher City, IL, where his love of sports developed. Excelling in baseball and basketball, he attended Eastern Illinois University on a baseball scholarship, earning a bachelor's degree in physical education, and first realized that he wanted to be a coach. After graduation he joined the U.S. Navy and served on the Saipan aircraft carrier.
Following his Navy discharge, Mr. Balch played minor league baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers, then earned his master's degree at the University of Illinois. While at U of I, he was assistant coach in both basketball and football, and began his lifelong joy of following Illinois sports teams.
After graduation he became head coach at Bryon High School in Bryon, IL. He joined State Farm Insurance Co. in Effingham, IL, as an agent, then served in Decatur and Bloomington, IL. In Bloomington, he moved to the Agency Training Department, and was one of the six original agency directors. He was fondly nicknamed "The Coach" by many at State Farm and retired after 37 1/2 years of service.
Mr. Balch was an avid golfer and loved all sports. He traveled extensively with his family, and enjoyed antiquing and visiting with family and friends. He was an active member and Sunday school teacher at Fairfield Glade Community Church, and a longtime volunteer for Hospice. He was a 33rd Degree Mason.
Bill was a very loving and loved man and will be greatly missed by his family, extended family, friends and community. We who are left have been truly blessed to have him as our "Coach" during his lifetime.
Survivors include his wife, Noreen Balch; children, Kerry Balch of Richardson, TX, Denice Lamb of Stanardsville, VA, Lynn Stafford of Walker, LA, and Kayla Short of Wapella, IL; stepsons, Tom Barnes of Fontana, WI, Steven Barnes of Rosendale, WI, David Barnes of Chicago, IL, and Jim Barnes of Germantown, WI; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Balch; first wife, Patricia Balch; and sisters, Cleo Kalber and Frances Anderson.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary contains additional information furnished and paid for by the family.

Flossie R. Cross
Aug. 4, 1909 - July 11, 2002
Flossie Rhum Cross, 92, of Monterey, TN, passed away July 11, 2002. At Mrs. Cross' request, private funeral services were held, with burial in Clarkrange, TN. The family also honored Mrs. Cross' request to have no visitation.
Mrs. Cross was born Aug. 4, 1909, in Helena, TN, the daughter of Walter and Laura Beaty Rhum.
She was a schoolteacher, and was at one time a member of the Mary Chapter 11 Eastern Stars in Clarkrange.
Survivors include her sister, Lena Frisby of Florida; grandson, Phillip Stephen Cross Jr., and granddaughter, Pamela Rogers, both of Crossville; and several nieces and nephews from Tennessee and Florida.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie R. Cross; and son, Phillip Stephen Cross Sr.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Waneta E. Smith
Dec. 17, 1921 - June 28, 2002
Waneta "Pat" Ellen Smith, 80, of Crossville, passed away June 28, 2002. Funeral services were conducted June 30 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. Jerry Neely officiating. Burial was in Bowman Cemetery.
Ms. Smith was born Dec. 17, 1921, the daughter of Marley Sr. and Gertrude Winer McGranahan.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Bowman Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Janice Shuey of Crossville; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Marley McGranahan Jr. and Leo McGranahan; sister, Ruth Ann; and granddaughter, Marlena Shuey.
Pallbearers were Richard Shuey, Kevin Ferry, Robert Thomas, Ricky Shuey and John Bishop.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lee E. Walker
June 6, 1941 - July 11, 2002
Lee Elton Walker, 61, of Crossville, passed away July 11, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 13 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, TN, with the Rev. Bobby Floyd and the Rev. Richard Rollins officiating. Interment was in Mayland Cemetery.
Mr. Walker was born June 6, 1941, in Monterey, the son of Harvey and Anna Farley Walker.
He was a heavy-equipment operator, and had worked at Mayland's Camp Nakanawa for 20 years. He was Baptist in faith.
Survivors include his wife, Nellie Kilgore Walker of Crossville; daughters, Tammy Cooke and Crystal Perdue, both of Crossville; son, Jimmy Walker of Pleasant Hill; sister, Judy Bumbalough of Mayland; and grandchildren, James Cook, Dustin Walker and Sam Walker.
Goff Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Geneva Green
Oct. 1, 1924 - July 3, 2002
Geneva Green, 77, of Crossville, passed away July 3, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Dr. Dan D. Haskins Jr. officiated, with special music by Chris South.
Mrs. Green was born Oct. 1, 1924, in Pickett County, TN, the daughter of Edmon and Nancy Boles Teeple.
She was a factory seamstress, and a member of Homestead Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Gary Green of Crossville; daughter, Nancy Whittemore of Nashville; sisters, Velma Moore of Dayton, OH, and Hazel Young of McDowell, GA; and grandchildren, Tim Whittemore and Melissa Green.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Casto Green; son, Larry Green; brothers, Hershel Teeple, Tilbert Teeple and James Teeple; and sister, Zola Teeple.
Pallbearers were John Teeple, Mark Teeple, Stephen Teeple, Mike Teeple, Guerry Teeple and Richard Young.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Homesteads Baptist Church Building Fund.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert C. Stoker
June 30, 1957 - June 22, 2002
Robert C. "Butch" Stoker, 44, of Elyria, OH, passed away June 22, 2002. A memorial service will be held today (July 12) at 6:30 p.m. at Liston Funeral Home in North Ridgeville, OH, with the Rev. William Mullins, pastor of North Eaton Church of God, officiating. Burial will be at Haleys Grove Cemetery in Crossville.
Mr. Stoker was born June 30, 1957, in Morgantown, WV.
He was raised in Eaton Township, OH, and had resided in Elyria for the past 25 years. He had been employed for the past 25 years at the Ford Motor Co. plant in Lorain, OH, as an assembly line worker. He was a member of UAW Local #425 in Lorain.
Survivors include his daughter, Tabitha Aliff of Eaton Township; son, Phillip Stoker of Sheffield Lake, OH; mother and stepfather, Margaret and Keith Burton of Kent, WA; father and stepmother, Francis and Ella Stoker of Crossville; sisters, Susan Lyons and Lisa Whitecotton, both of Rainier, OR, and Merideth Rhyner of Seattle, WA; brother, Randy Stoker of Lorain; stepbrother, Randy Edwards of Georgia; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Information furnished courtesy of the funeral home.

James E. Jones
Oct. 5, 1983 - July 4, 2002
James Eric Jones, 18, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away July 4, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 9 at Third Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, with the Rev. F. Murray Mathis officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Jones was born Oct. 5, 1983, in Murfreesboro, the son of Diane Mogann Jones and James E. Jones.
He was a member of Third Baptist Church, and was a graduate of Oakland High School. He planned to attend Middle Tennessee State University.
Survivors include his mother, Diane Jones of Murfreesboro; father, Jim Jones of Murfreesboro; sister, Jessica Jones of Murfreesboro; grandparents, Harvey and Sabra Jones of Lebanon, TN, and C.B. Mogann of Greenbrier, TN; great-grandmother, Beulah Mae Rumer of Dayton, TN; cousins, Ryan Jones, Kyle Jones, Jeanene Forster, Mark Wood, Kristi Jackson, Amber Moore, Sara Trujillo, Tony Trujillo, Deanna Aytes, Melissa Aytes, Chris Aytes, Lisa Schenk, Josh Barnwell, Joseph Barnwell and Amanda Barnwell; and many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lois Jean Mogann.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Youth and College Department at Third Baptist Church.
Obituary information furnished courtesy of Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro and Bilbrey Funeral Home in Crossville.

Carl R. Young
Nov. 9, 1924 - July 9, 2002
Carl Robert "Bob" Young, 77, of Knoxville, TN, passed away July 9, 2002. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 12 at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Family Cemetery on Buttermilk Road in Roane County, with Dr. Larry Fields and Dr. Henry Childs officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City, TN.
Mr. Young was born Nov. 9, 1924, in Roane County, TN.
He was well known around the Southeast for his cattle brokerage, being co-owner of Young Livestock Company of Knoxville, and owner of Plateau Livestock Exchange in Crossville. He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Bearden, TN, and on the board of directors of First National Bank of Loudon County, TN.
Survivors include his daughter, DiAnne Young McMillin; sister, Mary Young Maples of Lenoir City; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Loretta Young of Knoxville; grandchildren, Robert Woodson McMillin, Kenneth Young McMillin and Louise Callaway McMillin, all of Knoxville; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Pallbearers will be Landon Calvert, Ray Leamon, Bill Moore, Darrell Murray, David Sharp, John Smith, Larry Tittsworth and Bud Whitson. Honorary pallbearers will be the board of directors of First National Bank of Loudon County, Noel Bernard, John Brandenburg, Sam Hardman and L.W. Roberts.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Fort Sanders Foundation, 1901 Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN 37916; or Central Baptist Church of Bearden, God Is Able Campaign, Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919.
Information furnished courtesy of the funeral home.

Charles E. Dixon Jr.
July 10, 1945 - June 29, 2002
Charles Elmer Dixon Jr., 56, of Crossville, passed away June 29, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 2 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Russell Honeycutt and the Rev. Roy Sutton officiated.
Mr. Dixon was born July 10, 1945, in Cumberland County, the son of Charles Sr. and Eva Olen Dixon.
He was a construction contractor, and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife, Coleen Tegyi Dixon of Crossville; sons, Charles Dixon III and Michael Dixon, both of Crossville; daughter, Melissa Bateson of Memphis, TN; sisters, Mary Lou Wibel of Crossville and Sharon George and Carlene Dixon, both of Arizona; brothers, Sam Dixon of Belton, TX, and Albert Dixon of Albertis, PA; and granddaughter, Breana Bateson of Memphis.
Pallbearers were Charlie Dixon, Albert Dixon, Sam Dixon, Zack Dixon, Junior Dixon and Michael Dixon.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Gary L. Lawson
Aug. 11, 1958 - July 5, 2002
Gary Lee Lawson, 43, of Crossville, passed away July 5, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 7 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Smith's Chapel. Paul Lee officiated.
Mr. Lawson was born Aug. 11, 1958, in Cumberland County, the son of Osie and Georgia Lawson.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Lee Williams Lawson; sons, Junior Lawson and his girlfriend, Ashley, and Chris Lawson and his girlfriend, Tish; father, Osie Lawson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lois and Richard Powell, Connie G. Lawson, and Terri and Rick Williams; granddaughter, Chelesa Lawson; niece, Brittany Lawson; mother-in-law and her husband, Wilma and Williard Houston; and father-in-law and his wife, Landon and Clara Williams.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Georgia Lawson.
Pallbearers were Dave Bilbrey, Buddy Bilbrey, Larry Eller, Tom Thompson, Jim Sisco, Gilbert Sisco, David Trisdale and Danny Trisdale.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Rhoda M. Sells
Sept. 4, 1931 - July 1, 2002
Rhoda Mae Sells, 70, of Hot Springs Village, AR, passed away July 1, 2002. Funeral services were conducted July 6 at Barcelona Road Baptist Church, with burial in Sells Cemetery, Jamestown, TN.
Mrs. Sells was born Sept. 4, 1931, in Crossville, the daughter of Joe M. and Onie Mae Carr Walker.
She was a member of Barcelona Road Baptist Church, a member of TOPS and a volunteer with Potter's Clay.
Survivors include her son, John Sells Jr. of Columbus, OH; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Judy Walker of North Carolina, Charlie Walker of West Virginia, and R.C. Walker, and Carson and Rosemary Walker, all of Florida; sisters and brother-in-law, Jean and Roy McCann of Tennessee and Ollie Bell Clark of Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Sells; brother, O.C. Walker; and sisters, Roxie A. Delk and Ruby Hyder.
Obituary information furnished courtesy of Caruth-Hale Funeral Home in Hot Springs, AR.

Eunice E. Stephens
Sept. 14, 1917 - July 1, 2002
Eunice E. Stephens, 84, of Crossville, passed away July 1, 2002. Graveside services were held July 5 at City Cemetery, with Jack Irwin officiating.
Mrs. Stephens was born Sept. 14, 1917, in Georgia, the daughter of John M. and Elmina Williams Sticher.
She was a beauty shop inspector for the state of Tennessee, and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Pat Williams of Crossville; three grandsons; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Stevens.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Willie C. Burgess
Sept. 16, 1922 - June 27, 2002
Willie Clarence Burgess, 79, of Crossville, passed away June 27, 2002. Funeral services were conducted June 29 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Ralph Reagan officiated.
Mr. Burgess was born Sept. 16, 1922, in Cumberland County, the son of James Mike and Flora Mae Wyatt Burgess.
He was a farmer, and a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Reagan Burgess of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, James Richard and Margaret Burgess of Huntsville, AL; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Tim Sherrill of Crossville; sisters, Rhoda Findley and Della Dunbar, both of Crossville; and grandchildren, Ben, Blaine, Emily and Amy.
Pallbearers were Ben Burgess, Blaine Burgess, Tim Reagan, Matt Reagan, Thom McMann and Randell Reagan.
The family requests that memorials be made to Bread of Life Mission.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Billie Jo Collins
Dec. 16, 1929 - June 28, 2002
Billie Jo Collins, 72, of Crossville, passed away June 28, 2002. A memorial service was held July 1 in the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Pastor Linus Vaughn officiating.
Mrs. Collins was born Dec. 16, 1929, in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Robert and Bessie Guy Rice.
She was a sales clerk, and was of the Nazarene faith.
Survivors include her husband, Royce Collins of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Mary Thomason of Crossville, and Michael and Dewey Mathis of Las Vegas, NV; and daughters and sons-in-law, Rosa and Chuck Bement of Flagstaff, AZ, Terry Blackmer of Sarasota, FL, and Jacquline and Gary Bundy of Athens, TN.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary A. Kirkpatrick
Jan. 20, 1931 - June 25, 2002
Mary Ann Kirkpatrick, 71, of Crossville, passed away June 25, 2002. Funeral services were conducted June 27 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Comments were by Mrs. Kirkpatrick's son, Levi Kirkpatrick.
Mrs. Kirkpatrick was born Jan. 20, 1931, in Blue Ridge, GA, the daughter of Thomas Marshall and Liz Ann Cole Nickelson.
She was a factory worker, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Wanda Kay and John Pugh of Crossville; sons, Victor Eugene Kirkpatrick of Chattanooga, Lee Roy Kirkpatrick of Georgia and James Levi Kirkpatrick III of Crossville; brother, James Nickelson of Cornellia, GA; sisters, Irene Bailey and Liz Henderson, both of Georgia; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Kirkpatrick Jr.; brothers, Clarence "Red" Nickelson, Earnest Nickelson and Lester Glen Nickelson; and sisters, Elsie Smith, Winnie Mae Flowers, Bertie Mae and Lila Nation.
Pallbearers were Mrs. Kirkpatrick's grandsons, Kenny W. Bruce, Mark Long, Brent Kirkpatrick, V. Kirkpatrick Jr., James Kirkpatrick IV and Jason P. Garner Jr.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Jeffrey L. Pyles
Aug. 10, 1963 - June 25, 2002
Jeffrey Lynn Pyles, 38, of Crossville, passed away June 25, 2002. Funeral services were conducted June 29 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Haleys Grove Cemetery, Crab Orchard. Mike Garrett officiated, and also provided special music.
Mr. Pyles was born Aug. 10, 1963, in Crossville, the son of Bobby Pyles and Virginia Sue Edward Pyles.
He graduated as an honor student from Rhea County High School, and was offered a scholarship from a Chattanooga college to play basketball. He served in the Tennessee National Guard in the early 1980s. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his daughter, Amber Swafford of Crossville; parents, Bobby Pyles and Virginia Sue Edward Pyles of Crossville; sister, Connie Lee of Crossville; brothers, C.J. Pyles and Robbie Pyles, both of Crossville; nieces, Courtney and Brittany Lee of Crossville; and grandmother, Verdie Pyles of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jessie and Violia Pugh Edwards and Woodrow Pyles.
Pallbearers were Tony Amonett, Jerry Edwards, Jimmy Edwards, Roy Edwards, Steve Findley, Daniel McKeoun, Donald Hyder, Dennis Kirkland, Micheal Wayne, C.J. Pyles, Robbie Pyles and Rocky Smith. Honorary pallbearer was Buck Edwards.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary was written by the family.

Edward Upchurch Sr.
Sept. 12, 1913 - June 25, 2002
Edward Upchurch Sr., 88, of Waverly, TN, passed away June 25, 2002. Funeral services were conducted June 29 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Newton Cemetery. Bro. Noble Wright officiated.
Mr. Upchurch was born Sept. 12, 1913, in Gainesboro, TN, the son of Barlow and Canada Lee Fortner Upchurch.
He was an electrician for Ford Automobile Co., and a member of the Church of Christ. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1929 to 1933.
Survivors include his sons, Edward Upchurch Sr. of Nashville and Joel Upchurch of Orlando, FL; brother, Joseph Huber of Nashville; sister, Mildred Wooten of Nashville; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Wyatt Upchurch; daughters, Janet M. Oats and Carolyn Upchurch; and brother, Silas Upchurch.
Pallbearers were Lemuel Telford, James Upchurch, Bill Huber, Bob Lewis, Bob Fowler and Steve Ledford.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Cyrus M. Gore
Feb. 12, 1924 - June 23, 2002
Cyrus Milton Gore, 78, of Crossville, passed away June 23, 2002. Funeral services were conducted June 26 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Fay Tucker officiated. DAV Chapter 32 provided military honors of presentation of the flag, 21-gun salute and "Taps."
Mr. Gore was born Feb. 12, 1924, in Hillrose, CO, the son of Cyrus Day and Minnie Wright Gore.
He was an oil and gas inspector for the state of Tennessee. He served in the U.S. Army-Air Force during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Eggers Gore of Crossville; stepdaughters, Betty Shuburg of Crossville and Ruby Carr of Elkhart, IN; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Tolly Gore of Walden, CO; grandchildren, Clifton Carr and Kathryn Looschen; and great-granddaughter, Kassandra Looschen.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence H. Gore; and sisters, Pauline Ward and Beulah Carlton.
Pallbearers were members of DAV Chapter 32.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Paul K. Grey Jr.
Jan. 12, 1966 - June 12, 2002
Paul Kenyon Grey Jr., 36, of Crossville, passed away June 12, 2002. Funeral services were conducted June 19 at Howell-Lussi Funeral Home in Wilkes-Barre, PA, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Carverton, PA. The Rev. Donald Weltmer officiated.
Mr. Grey was born Jan. 12, 1966, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, the son of Paul Kenyon Sr. and Anita Gregorio Grey.
Survivors include his father, Paul Grey Sr. of Lansing, TN; mother and stepfather, Anita and Joseph Dougherty of Wilkes-Barre; son, Anthony Grey of Peebles, OH; brothers, Michael Grey of Crossville and Gary Grey of Nanticoke, PA; sisters, Christinia Grey and Angel Sobeck, both of Nanticoke, PA, and Kathy Dougherty of Wilkes-Barre; half sister Nancy of Harvey's Lake, PA; and special friend, Cindy Gibson of Crossville.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Fred W. Northrup
April 29, 1907 - June 27, 2002
Fred Wallace Northrup, 95, of Sunbright, TN, passed away June 27, 2002. Funeral services were conducted June 28 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg, TN, with the Rev. Luther Massengill officiating. A graveside service was held June 29 at Pleasant Ridge Church Cemetery.
Mr. Northrup was born April 29, 1907, in Morgan County, TN, the son of Walter Norm and Sylvia F. Northrup.
Survivors include his sisters, Addie Voiles and Velva Johnson, both of Dayton, OH; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Helen Northrup of Mississippi, Thomas and Caroline Northrup of Kentucky, and Vaughn Northrup of Sunbright; daughters and sons-in-law, Altheiah and Dennis Ray Jones of Deer Lodge, Judy and Phill Shannon, and Robbie Stewart, all of Sunbright, and Doris Sue Hughes of Ohio; 28 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends; and special friend, Jack Brown of Sunbright.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Flarce Northrup; brothers, Melvin, Leonard, Osley, Sam, Virgil, Walter and Kenneth; sisters, Rosa, Mary, Gertie and Dorothy; sons, J.B. and Billy; and daughter, Ila Mae McLin.
Information furnished courtesy of Schubert Funeral Home.