June
2002
Mattie G. Gilley
Feb.
6, 1950 - June 20, 2002
Mattie Gail Gilley, 52, of Sparta,
TN, passed away June 20, 2002. Funeral services were conducted
June 22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial
in Bolin Cemetery. Sister Belinda Elsberry officiated.
Ms. Gilley was born Feb. 6, 1950, in Campbell County, TN, the
daughter of Charles and Edna Clariece Lewis Alderman.
She was in advertising sales, and was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Andrea Dyer of Webster City,
IA, and Melissa Gilley-Harley of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; sons and
daughters-in-law, Robert and Wendy Dyer of Crossville and Michael
Gilley of Lincoln, NE; sisters, Judy Wood of Crossville, Edna
Dille of Sparta and Debbie Boone of Murfreesboro, TN; brother,
Chuck Alderman of Boody, IL; and grandchildren, Ali Dyer and
Caitlin Dyer.
Pallbearers were Jerry Wood Jr., Jay Wood, Greg Smith, Chip Reed,
Nick Reed and Michael Gilley.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Charles F. Houston
Aug.
28, 1935 - June 24, 2002
Charles Franklin Houston, 66,
of Crossville, passed away June 24, 2002. Funeral services were
conducted June 26 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with
burial in Linary Cemetery. The Rev. Merlin Sepmeyer officiated.
Mr. Houston was born Aug. 28, 1935, in Cumberland County, the
son of James Thomas and Julie Barnett Houston.
He was a plumber, and of the Lutheran faith.
Survivors include his wife, Eulah Meadows Houston of Crossville;
sons and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Lee Ann Houston, and Darrian
Houston, all of Crossville; sisters, Alice Music of Crossville
and Effie Rogers of Hixson, TN; brother, Herbert Houston of Crossville;
and granddaughter, Hailey Taite Houston.
Pallbearers were Bill Houston, Leroy Houston, Lowell Houston,
Kenneth Houston, Ray Parsons and Ed Brown.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Samuel H. Lawson
Aug.
17, 1910 - June 19, 2002
Samuel Horace Lawson, 91, of
Crossville, passed away June 19, 2002. Funeral services were
conducted June 22 at Pine Grove Church of God of Prophecy, with
burial in Tollett's Chapel Cemetery. Bro. A.J. Coulter, Bro.
Wayne Hall, Bro. Barry lee, Bro. Jimmy Turner and Bro. Eugene
Weakley officiated. Special music was provided by Jared Barnwell,
Bonnie Austin, Chris Caruthers and Cara Cross.
Mr. Lawson was born Aug. 17, 1910, in Cumberland County, the
son of Dan and Sarah Caroline Willis Lawson.
He was a minister, and a member of Pine Grove Church of God of
Prophecy.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Willis Lawson
of Crossville, Paul and Helen Lawson of Westmoreland, TN, and
Larry and Barbara Lawson of Huntsville, AL; daughters and sons-in-law,
Samietine and Clyde Barnwell, Rita and Mitchell Barnwell, Faye
and Paul Barnes, all of Crossville, and Glenna and Milton Brady
of Crab Orchard; brother, Omer Lawson of Crossville; sister,
Ruth Lawson of Crossville; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren;
and three great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Zela Lawson; brothers, L.A. Lawson, Jim Lawson, Raymond Lawson
and Clarence Lawson; and sister, Della Parrott.
Pallbearers were Edwin Barnwell, Lester Barnwell, Terry Barnwell,
Wade Barnes, Ricky Miller, David Lawson, Thomas Brady, Micah
Barnwell and Kemmy Lawson.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Evelyn S.M.
Locke
Oct.
30, 1916 - June 19, 2002
Evelyn Serena Mullins Locke,
85, of Cumberland County, passed away June 19, 2002. Funeral
services were conducted June 23 from the chapel of Hood Funeral
Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. Scott
White officiated, with special music by Reba Reed, Kenneth Peterson,
and Tony and Valeria Castlen.
Mrs. Locke was born Oct. 30, 1916, in Lincoln County, TN, the
daughter of Andy Reed and Autie Whitman Mullins.
She was a member of Slate Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Van and Georgia
Locke, and Ted and Patricia Locke, all of Crossville; daughters
and sons-in-law, Lynn and Scott Bristol of Crossville, and Myla
and Carl Pearson of Medway, OH; brothers, James Mullins of Leoma,
TN, and Johnny Mullins and Benton Mullins, both of Alabama; sister,
Alma Townsend of Pulaski, TN; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Wilton Locke;
brother, William Mullins; and sister, Jennie Belle Davidson.
Pallbearers were Jim Caldwell, Jerry Miller, Tony Castlen, Larry
Whitehead, Steve Jones, Bill Boston and Ronald Bristol.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Elzo E. Roysdon
Nov.
7, 1948 - June 21, 2002
Elzo Eugene "Hoss"
Roysdon, 53, of Crossville, passed away June 21, 2002. Funeral
services were conducted June 24 at Jennings Funeral Home in Jamestown,
TN, with burial in Sharp Place Cemetery. Bro. Herman Waldo officiated.
Mr. Roysdon was born Nov. 7, 1948, in Fentress County, TN, the
son of Willie Nimrod and Nettie Louvernia Slaven Roysdon.
He was a truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Reta Bowden Roysdon of Crossville;
daughters, Linda Kay Bunch and Michelle Lee Burgess, both of
Crossville; son, Jackie Lynn Mullins of Burksville, KY; sisters,
Angela Jewell Dean Wood of Crossville, Cordia Russell of Jamestown,
and Trish Boyer of Kingston, TN; brothers, Clarence Roysdon and
J.C. Roysdon, both of Jamestown, and David Roysdon of Crossville;
six grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters,
Clara Jean Wilson, Beatrice Harris and Dorothy Watson, and brother,
Estel Buddy Roysdon.
Pallbearers were J.C. Roysdon, Clarence Roysdon, Kevin Roysdon,
Steve Davis, David Roysdon Jr., Rick Brown, David Roysdon and
Bobby Bunch.
Information furnished courtesy of the funeral home.
David A. Tollett
Dec.
12, 1933 - June 4, 2002
David Andrew Tollett, 68, of
Crossville, passed away June 4, 2002. Funeral services were conducted
June 6 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Tollett
Cemetery in Bledsoe County, TN. The Rev. Bratton Tucker officiated,
with special music by The Goldenaires.
Mr. Tollett was born Dec. 12, 1933, in Cumberland County, the
son of George Franklin and Jane Scott Tollett.
He was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church, and was a participant
in the Special Olympics. He enjoyed roller skating and water
skiing.
Survivors include his brothers, Bill Tollett of Crossville, Charles
Tollett of Washington, DC, and Danny Tollett of Hendersonville,
TN; sister, Bettye Hill of Crossville; and several nieces and
nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers,
Creed Tollett, Finas Tollett, Woodrow Tollett, Bob Tollett and
John Tollett; and sister, Mary Melton.
Pallbearers were Kirk Tollett, Lynn Tollett, George Melton, Ronnie
Hill, Bill Tollett and Ed Tollett.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to correct information previously
published by the Chronicle.
Harvey W. Both
Jr.
Aug.
12, 1913 - June 12, 2002
Harvey William Both Jr., 88,
of Crossville, passed away June 12, 2002. Funeral services were
conducted June 15 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with
the Rev. Merlin Sepmeyer officiating. Graveside committal was
held June 17 at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville, with
East Tennessee Honor Guard presenting the flag, 21-gun salute
and "Taps," and serving as pallbearers.
Mr. Both was born Aug. 12, 1913, in Fostoria, OH, the son of
Harvey W. Sr. and Nell B. Good Both.
He was a controller in the automotive industry, and was a member
of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. He served in the U.S.
Navy [Radarman 1C (T), V6] during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Hurtado Both of Crossville;
sons, David Both of Raleigh, NC, James Both of Columbus, OH,
and William Both of London, England; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Andrew F. Both; and
sister, Baby Girl Both.
The family requests that memorials be made to the American Heart
Association.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
John A. Hurst-Thurman
Dec.
27, 1985 - June 15, 2002
John Andrew Hurst-Thurman, 16,
of New Blaine, AR, passed away June 15, 2002. Funeral services
were conducted June 18 from the chapel of Murry Funeral Home
in Paris, AR, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
John was born Dec. 27, 1985, in Fort Smith, AR, the son of Daren
and Sheila Thurman.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his brother, Michael
Hurst, and sisters, Reshayna Thurman, Sydney Thurman and Tess
Hinson, all of New Blaine; grandmother, Hallie Thurman of Crossville;
aunt, Becky Lensing of New Blaine; and uncle, Larry Hurst of
Booneville, AR.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lorene Hurst, formerly
of Paris, AR; and grandfather, Orville Thurman, formerly of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Adam Vaughn, Robert Chambers, Joe Don Garris,
Jeff Varnell, Buddy Foundren and Jay Foundren.
Information provided courtesy of Murry Funeral Home.
Emma M. Jennings
Feb.
29, 1924 - June 24, 2002
Emma Maurene Jennings, 78, of
Crossville, passed away June 24, 2002. Funeral services were
held today (June 26) at 1 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, with
burial in Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood. Roland Smith officiated.
Ms. Jennings was born Feb. 29, 1924, in Fairview, VA, the daughter
of Ora and Myrtle Snapp Jennings.
She was a child care provider, and a member of Central Baptist
Church. She attended Radford State Teachers College in Radford,
VA.
Survivors include her brothers and sisters-in-law, Ora and Vauneva
Jennings of Johnson City, TN, Muriel and Betty Jennings of Spring
City, TN, and Frank Jennings of Columbus, GA; sister, Valice
Jennings of Crossville; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
sister, Eileen Sims; and brother, Jack Jennings.
Pallbearers were David Sims, Ted Burzynski, Raymond King, Hansel
McDonald, William Hutchinson and Lawrence Johnson.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. is in charge
of the arrangements.
Andrew Johnson
May
21, 2002 - June 23, 2002
Andrew Johnson, infant, passed
away June 23, 2002. Graveside services were conducted June 25
at Welch Memorial Cemetery, with the Rev. Barry Purser officiating.
Andrew was born May 21, 2002, the son of Brent and Elaine Parsons
Johnson of Monterey.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his brother, Justin
Johnson of Monterey; paternal grandparents, Linda DePaulas of
Nashville and William "Bill" Johnson of Cookeville;
maternal grandparents, Gene and Betty Wilson Parsons of Pleasant
Hill; and great-grandparents, Ruby Bowman of Monterey and Gleadus
Goff of Pleasant Hill.
Horner Funeral Home in Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.
Lois S. Jones
Jan.
14, 1924 - June 21, 2002
Lois S. Jones, 78, of Clarkrange,
TN, passed away June 21, 2002. Funeral services were held June
23 at Clarkrange United Methodist Church, with burial in Clarkrange
Cemetery. Bro. Tom Rascoe, Bro. Richard Kaleida and Bro. Edd
McClellan officiated.
Mrs. Jones was born Jan. 14, 1924, in Clarkrange, the daughter
of Fred and Clara Edith Tinch Smith.
She was a bookkeeper.
Survivors include her husband, O.L. Jones of Clarkrange; sons,
Dale Jones of Virginia Beach, VA, and Sidney Jones of Clarkrange;
daughters, Sylvia Jones of Cumberland, KY, and Vickie Jones of
Hermitage, TN; sisters, Ovadean Cross of Clarkrange and Ova Sutcliffe
of Wayne, MI; and grandchildren, Matthew Jones, Mark Jones, Henry
Jones, Hannah Ross, Clara Ross, Eleanor Ross, Jason Keil and
Sarah Keil.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
brother, Fred Christopher Smith.
Pallbearers were Noah Smith, Doyal Smith, Shannon Smith, Barry
Sutcliffe, Richard Cross, Ben Allred and Patrick Little. Honorary
pallbearers were Wood Cook, Odie Taylor, Guy Baldwin, Terry Hall,
Lee Little and Lonnie Allred.
Clarkrange Chapel/Jennings Funeral Homes was in charge of the
arrangements.
Mary Jeanne
Loveday
April
18, 1941 - June 17, 2002
Mary Jeanne Loveday, 61, of
Crossville, passed away June 17, 2002. Funeral services were
conducted June 19 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with
burial in Hebbertsburg Cemetery. Bro. Wade Webster and Bro. Phil
Jenkins officiated, with congregational singing.
Mrs. Loveday was born April 18, 1941, in Westlake, OH, the daughter
of John and Maude Stone Houston.
She did secretarial work early in her career, working in Nashville
for Prudential Insurance, then in Crossville for Flynn Construction
Co. After her children were born, Jeanne stayed home with them,
raising them in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
When her children were grown, Jeanne opened a day care center
in her home, Mama Jeanne Day Care Center, giving those children
the same loving care she gave to her own children. She operated
the day care center until she started having health problems.
Jeanne was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Coye Loveday of Crossville; sons
and daughters-in-law, Doug and Wendy Loveday, and Jonathan and
Sylvia Loveday, all of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Heather
and Brian McLaughlin of Crossville; brothers, Ray Houston and
J.C. Houston, both of Crossville, and Jerry Houston of Knoxville;
sisters, Myrtle Hale and Crystal Pugh, both of Crossville; grandchildren,
Hannah, Sara, Blake, Amy, Madison and Jabin; and grandniece,
Kari.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Opal Sullivan and Ernestine
Houston.
Pallbearers were elders and deacons, Bill Foland, Eddie Brown,
Steve Hassler, Clyde Randolph, Greg Donnally, Larry McDuffee
and Roy Rose. Honorary pallbearers were deacons, Greg Maxwell,
Travis Clark, Jim Bell, Mike Hollingsworth, Roger Smith, Jimmy
Harris, Al Griffin and Jerry Harris.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary contains additional information provided
by and paid for by the family.
Hayden B. Melton
May
11, 1994 - June 22, 2002
Hayden Burgess Melton, 8, of
Farragut, TN, passed away June 22, 2002. Graveside services were
conducted June 25 at Pleasant Forest Cemetery, with the Rev.
Carolyn Bingham officiating.
Hayden was born May 11, 1994, in Morristown, TN, the son of Lynn
and Wendy Melton. He was home-schooled, and was a member of Crossville
First United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his sisters, Michael
Melton, 15, and Montana Melton, 12; brother, Andrew Melton, 4;
grandmother, Melva Melton; and maternal great-grandmother, Pauline
Corum.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Raymond Joseph Melton;
maternal grandfather, Bob R. Burgess; and maternal great-grandfather,
William L. Corum.
Memorials may be made to Children's Hospital, 2018 Clinch Ave.,
Knoxville, TN 37916.
Information was provided courtesy of Rose Mortuary, Mann Heritage
Chapel, in Knoxville.
William A. Nelson
Sept.
30, 1928 - June 22, 2002
William A. Nelson, 73, of Fairfield
Glade, passed away June 22, 2002. A memorial service was held
June 25 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with Father
Patrick officiating. Graveside services will also be held June
27 at 10 a.m. at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis, IN.
Mr. Nelson was born Sept. 30, 1928, in Reading, PA, the son of
Howard and Anna Torre Nelson.
He attended NYU School of Engineering and worked in the aerospace
industry, retiring from United Air Craft Products in Forest,
OH. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a parishioner
of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Rose C. Nelson of Fairfield Glade;
sons, William Nelson Jr. of Indianapolis, IN, and Mark Nelson
of Glendale, AZ; daughters, Jeanne N. Rogers of Granger, IN,
Andrea Sachs of Indianapolis, and Donna McCurdy of Fishers, IN;
and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to
Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 E. Adams St., Crossville, TN
38555.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the local arrangements.
John P. Allen
March
17, 1936 - June 19, 2002
John P. "Jimmer" Allen,
66, of Rockwood, TN, passed away June 19, 2002. Graveside services
and interment were held June 21 at Ozone Cemetery, with the Rev.
Ben Ward officiating.
Mr. Allen was born March 17, 1936, in Ozone, TN, the son of George
and Nellie Allen.
He was employed with Lockheed Martin, Y-12, as a machinist for
23 years. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Evon Allen of Rockwood; sons, John
W. Allen of Ozone, Alonza "Jackie" Allen of Crossville
and Gary Lynn Allen of Rockwood; sisters, Mary Cordell of Homestead,
FL, and Barbara Kindrick of Rockwood; and grandchildren, Adam
Allen and McKinzie Allen.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.
Evelyn Patterson-Henry
March
10, 1922 - June 18, 2002
Evelyn Patterson-Henry, 80,
of Crossville, passed away June 18, 2002. Funeral services were
conducted June 21 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral
Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Terry Barnwell
officiated.
Mrs. Patterson-Henry was born March 10, 1922, in Crab Orchard,
TN, the daughter of Willie and Virdie Davenport.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Abundant Life Church of
God of Prophecy for 56 years.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Albert Lloyd
and Norma Patterson, and Jay Harold and Judith Patterson, all
of Crossville; (twin) daughters and sons-in-law, W. Sue and Dean
Waters, and Wanda Lou and James Dingess, all of Crossville; brothers,
Tommy Davenport and Glen Davenport, both of Crossville, De Loy
Davenport and Denton Davenport, both of Dorton, TN, Lowel Davenport
of Murfreesboro, TN, and J.E. Davenport of Crab Orchard; sisters,
Cora Henry of Westel, TN, and Jewell Sherrill, Inez Meadows,
Frances Garrett and Rachel Brown, all of Crossville; 10 grandchildren;
several great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren and
step-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Clifton Patterson; husband, Marvin Henry; daughter,
Mildred Patterson; and brother, William Preston Davenport.
Pallbearers were Jay C. Patterson, Randy Phipps, Dean Waters,
Scottie Davenport, Ray Jay Gunter and Kelly Solomon. Honorary
pallbearers were Scott Moore, Chip Meadows, Kenny Senz and Donnie
Maynard.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
Clarissa C.
Shaver
July
31, 1913 - June 21, 2002
Clarissa C. "Clarcie"
Shaver, 88, of Crossville, passed away June 21, 2002. Private
graveside services were held at Crossville City Cemetery, with
Mike Kerley officiating.
Ms. Shaver was born July 31, 1913, in Brotherton, TN, the daughter
of Elmer J. and Margaret Leona Brewer Shaver.
Survivors include her brothers and sisters-in-law, Oscar and
Faye Shaver of Crossville, and Haskel and Reba Shaver of Crab
Orchard; sister-in-law, Ozelle Shaver; five nieces; and one nephew.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
sister, Sara Ann Asberry; and brother, Charlie Shaver.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
Alta Ernestine
Caldwell
June
25, 1932 - June 1, 2002
Alta Ernestine Caldwell, 69,
of Elyria, OH, passed away June 1, 2002.
Mrs. Caldwell was born June 25, 1932, in Crossville, the daughter
of William and Mary Swafford.
A resident of Crossville until moving to Elyria, where she lived
for more than 50 years, she was a graduate of Crossville High
School and was a licensed practical nurse. She was a former employee
of General Industries in Elyria. She enjoyed walking, gardening
and cooking.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Forrest C. Caldwell
of Elyria; two sons, Kevin Caldwell and David Caldwell, both
of Elyria; a daughter, Diane Blair of Amherst Township, OH; four
grandchildren, Brittany Blair and Nicole Blair, both of Amherst
Township, and Matthew Caldwell and Seth Caldwell, both of Elyria;
and three brothers, Alton Swafford, Vance Swafford and Archie
Swafford, all of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Swafford;
and five brothers, Oscar Kerley of Florida, Leslie A. Kerley,
Casto Swafford and Oates Kerley, all of Crossville, and Garland
Kerley of Idaho.
Dicken Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elyria was in charge
of arrangements.
Boyd Rose
June
11, 1930 - June 11, 2002
Kermit Boyd Rose, 72, of Crossville,
passed away June 11, 2002. Funeral services were conducted at
1 p.m. June 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with
burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. Bro. George Long officiated.
Mr. Rose was born June 11, 1930, in Crab Orchard, the son of
Roy L. Rose Sr. and Edna Barnes Rose.
He was a construction engineer and a member of First Christian
Church.
Survivors include his wife, Joy Howard Rose of Crossville; two
sons and a daughter-in-law, Greg and Diane Rose of Memphis, and
Marvin Rose of Jackson; a granddaughter, Miranda Rose; his mother,
Edna Rose of Crossville; two brothers, R.L. Rose Jr. and Olney
Rose, both of Crab Orchard; and three sisters, Aileen Beckelheimer
of Crossville, Brenda Shepherd of Baltimore, MD, and Phyllis
Parker of Mooresville, NC.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Rose Sr.; and two
brothers, J.D. and Shelley Rose.
Pallbearers were Jerry Pate, Dan Pate, Don Davidson, Darrell
Elrod, Dean Chase, Dennis Gregory, Bryan Betty, Bob Parker, John
Morss, Tracy Cothran, Fred Morgan, Bob Parker, Dale Wesson, Tom
Frank, Duane West, Terry Haste, Paschell O'Duyer, Charles Workman,
Russell Weathful, Greg Estes and Varon Dollar.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
MARK C. DUNBAR
JR.
Feb.
7, 1923 - June 14, 2002
Mark C. Dunbar Jr., 79, Crossville, died at Country Place Health
Care Center June 14, 2002. The family will receive friends from
4-6 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Dorton United Methodist Church.
A memorial service will be held at Dorton United Methodist Church
beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Mark Dunbar was born in Orlando, FL, Feb. 7, 1923, son of Mark
and Eva Wilson Dunbar Sr. He was a rural mail carrier for over
34 years in the Crossville area and was a WW II veteran of the
Army Air Corps.
Decorations and citations for his air service included the air
medal with 4 oak leaf clusters Ltr. 392nd Bomb Squad 44, Asiatic
Pacific Service Medal with 4 bronze stars, Distinguished Flying
Cross Go113 HQ NHAF 44 with oak leaf cluster 392 Bomb Squad 44.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Johnson-Dunbar; sons and
daughter-in-laws Rick and Jeannie Dunbar of Knoxville, Keith
and Elaine Dunbar ; daughter and son-in-law Cecelia Dunbar and
Kester Oman of Cedar Crest, NM; and grandchildren Amber Dunbar
of Knoxville, Steffan and his wife, Amy Dunbar, of Knoxville,
Rachel Dunbar of Crossville and Sarah and Rachel Oman of Cedar
Crest, NM.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark and Eva Wilson
Dunbar Sr.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Mr. Dunbar's
memory be made to United Fund of Cumberland County, P.O. Box
467, Crossville, TN 38557, or Eston Conley Memorial Scholarship
Fund, U.S. Postal Service, 240 Old Jamestown Hwy., Crossville,
TN 38557.
Pastor Martha Hale officiated at the service and Crossville Memorial
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
DELPHIA EVANS
Aug.
10, 1927 - June 10, 2002
Delphia Mae Evans, 74, of Crossville, died June 10, 2002, at
her home. Funeral services were held June 12, 2002, from the
chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home with burial in Green Acres Cemetery.
Mrs. Evans was born Aug. 10, 1027, in Pickett County, the daughter
of Charles Pierce and Bertha Dishman Meek. She was a homemaker
and a member of Liberty Baptist Church.
She is survived by sons and daughter-in-laws, Lonnie and Elaine
Evans of Gatlinburg, and Robert Evans Jr., of Crossville; daughters
and sons-in-law, Fay and Clayton Jones, Kathy Haskell Jones and
Lisa and James Hawkins, all of Crossville, and Glenda Willard
Hale of Spencer; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by husband, Robert Evans Sr.
Pallbearers were Scott Evans, Carley James, Robbie Jones, Shaw
Gillespie, Chris Burgess and Eric Cunningham. Bros. Bill Smith
and Joey Smith officiated with special music by Joey Smith and
Jewel Kesterman. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Edward Allen
Grace Sr.
Jan.
14, 1919 - June 14, 2002
Edward Allen Grace Sr., 83,
of Crossville died at his home June 14, 2002. Funeral services
were held in the chapel of Hood Funeral Home June 16 with burial
in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Grace was born Jan. 14, 1919, in Marshall County, KY, the son
of George Everett and Ora Mae Russell Grace. He was a U.S. Navy
veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Laura Grace; sons and wives, Edward
Jr. and Cynthia Grace, Phillip and Dorothy Grace, David L. Grace,
and the Rev. Mike and Marsha Grace; daughters and husbands Phyllis
and Don Bell and Donna and George Gardner; brothers Wallace and
Harold; sister Opal Adair; step daughters Darlene Higdon and
Brenda Gentry; 17 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Charles Lamond, Lynn Bell, Eugene Grace, Nathan
Grace, Paul Grace, Mark Grace and Roger Tyson. Officiating were
the Revs. R.T. Bennett and Wayne Shrum with Hood Funeral Home
in charge of the arrangements.
Thomas Hall
July
7, 1932 - June 23, 2002
Thomas Hall, 70, of Crossville,
passed away June 12, 2002. Funeral services were conducted June
14 at Rinnie Baptist Church, with burial in Rinnie Cemetery.
Bro. Hugh Goss and Clayton Padgett officiated.
Mr. Hall was born July 7, 1932, in Overton County, TN, Mayford
Curtis and Minta Dell Smith Hall.
He was a factory worker.
Survivors include his wife, Shelby Jean Hall; daughter, Doris
Phillips; son, Tony Hall; grandchildren, Sheena Phillips, Tyler
Hall, Presley Hall, Toni Hall, Destiny Dishman and Dustin Dishman,
all of Cumberland County; daughter-in-law, Tammy Hall; and son-in-law,
James Phillips.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by other
relatives, Laura Alice Hall Burke, Martha Ellen Hall Norrod,
Marget Ann Hall, Oagle Chester Hall, Odis Lester Hall, Opal Leslie
Hall, Susie Jane Hall Stevens and Roby Thomas Hall.
Pallbearers were Billy Holt, Kenneth Guffey, Eddie Hamby, Kinley
Guffey, Tommy Beaty and Johnny Norris.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
Robert Terry
Myers
Feb.
13, 1962 -June 15, 2002
Robert Terry Myers, 40, of Crossville,
died June 15, 2002 in Gwinett County, GA. Funeral services will
be held Tuesday, June 18, 2002, in the chapel of Hood Funeral
Home with interment in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Terry Myers was born Feb. 13, 1962, in Poplar Bluff, MO, the
son of Robert Ira and Peggy Romaine Miller Myers. He was a member
of Cumberland Fellowship Church and was a local businessman.
He is survived by his wife, Missy Myers, who is an advertising
sales representative for the Crossville Chronicle. In
addition, Terry Myers is survived by a son, Robbie Myers; a daughter,
Victoria Myers; his parents, Robert and Peggy Myers; his grandfather,
David F. Miller of Crossville; and a sister and brother-in-law
Lisa and John Riddle of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Virginia
Myers, and grandmother Sara Miller.
Pallbearers are Tim Thomas, Bruce Smith, John Smith, Ed Eischied,
Josh Nye, Bill Brasher, Brent Munson and West Wright. Honorary
pallbearers are Clenis Norris, James Findley, Keith Tanner, Johnny
Hassler, Sam Sherrill and Jim Wheeler.
Special music will be provided by Nathan Smith. Pastor Hank Jones
will officiate and Hood Funeral Home will be in charge of the
arrangements.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the Children's Trust Fund in care of First National Bank of
the Cumberlands.
David Andrew
Tollett
Dec.
12, 1933 - June 4, 2002
David Andrew Tollett, 68, of
Crossville, died June 4, 2002, at Country Place Nursing Home.
Funeral services were held at the chapel of Hood Funeral Home
with burial in Goldenaires.
He was born Dec. 12, 1933, in Cumberland County, the son of George
Franklin and Jane Scott Tollett. He was a member of Emanuel Baptist
Church, enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics and enjoyed
roller skating and water skiing.
He is survived by his brothers, Bill Tollett of Crossville, Charles
Tollett of Washington, D.C., and Danny Tollett of Hendersonville;
sister Bettye Hill of Crossville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents, George and Jane Tollett,
brothers Creed, Finas, Woodrow, Bob and John Tollett, and sister,
Mary Melton.
Pallbearers were Kirk Tollett, Lynn Tollett, George Melton, Ronnie
Hill, Bill Tollett and Ed Tollett.
The Rev. Bratton Tucker officiated and Hood Funeral Home was
in charge of the arrangements.
Michael Patrick
Wilson
March 17, 1955 - June
7, 2002
Michael Patrick Wilson, 47,
of Crossville, died June 7, 2002, in Cumberland County. No services
are planned at this time.
He was born in Detroit, MI, the son of John Robert and Virgiline
Margaret Stackable Wilson. He was a U.S. Army veteran and veteran
of the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Kay Wilson of Crossville; sons
Nicholas Paul and Matthew John Wilson of Crossville; daughters
Stephanie Diane and Heather Marie Wilson of Crossville; brother
John Robert Wilson Jr. of Tampa, FL; and sister Kay Hyatt of
Canton, MI. Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Ernest Hayes
Jr.
Dec.
19, 1933 - June 8, 2002
Ernest Hayes Jr., 68, of Crossville,
passed away June 8, 2002. Funeral services were conducted June
11 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Grassy
Cove Cemetery. Bro. Frank Walker officiated.
Mr. Hayes was born Dec. 19, 1933, in Cumberland County, the son
of Ernest J. Sr. and Lucille Loden Hayes.
He was a farmer, and of the Methodist faith. He was a veteran
of the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Norris Hayes of Crossville;
sons, James Hayes of Michigan and Bobby Joe Hayes of Crossville;
daughters, Bonnie Ramsey of Greeneville, TN, and Janett Frazier
of Spencer, TN; brothers, Ferlin Hayes and Leslie Hayes, both
of Crossville, and Bennie Hayes and Dennis Hayes, both of Illinois;
sisters, Dorothy Hayes of Crossville, Jane Hayes of Kentucky,
Nettie Mae Price of Sparta and Rita Hayes of Arizona; and 10
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bobby Lemons, Joe L. Lewis, Rick Temple, Jerry
McClain, Charles McClain and Rodney Pasters.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
James A. Keyes
Aug.
6, 1933 - June 2, 2002
James "Jim" Andrew
Keyes, 68, of Crossville, passed away June 2, 2002. Funeral services
were conducted June 5 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home,
with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. Jerry Wallace
officiated, with remarks and testimonies by Sandra Olds, Steve
Stone, Steve Bolin, Jackie Hughes, Charlene Gunter, Butch Marshall,
Janie Tollett Estes, Dr. Joe Wallace Sr. and Don Hinch. The DAV
performed the presentation of the flag and 21-gun salute, followed
by "Taps," at the cemetery.
Mr. Keyes was born Aug. 6, 1933, in Crossville, the son of Eugene
and Myra Isbell Keyes.
He graduated from Castle Heights Military Academy and attended
Vanderbilt University. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954
to 1971 as a pilot, and considered it an honor and privilege
to serve his country. After serving in the Air Force, he returned
to Crossville and started Frontier Realty and Turn-Key Homes.
The last 25 years of his life, Mr. Keyes was owner of Keyes Appraisals.
Mr. Keyes will always be remembered for his generosity, humor
and laughter, and especially for the love and help he gave to
many recovering alcoholics and their families.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Margaret Ann "Bobbie"
Keyes; daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Mark Rich; son and daughter-in-law,
Steve and Melissa Keyes; granddaughters, Melissa Rich, Rachel
Rich and Bailey Keyes; and special friend, Mary Massengill.
Pallbearers were Steve Bolin, Ike Hale, Jeff Wallace, Col. B.J.
Nunley, Don Hinch, Steve Stone, Dr. Joe Wallace, Wayne Smith,
Ralph Barnwell and Bobby Baisley.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Cumberland
County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary contains additional information furnished
and paid for by the family.
Ida M. Lowe
March
21, 1911 - June 2, 2002
Ida Mae Lowe, 91, of Crossville,
passed away June 2, 2002. Funeral services were conducted June
4 at Rinnie Baptist Church, with burial in Rinnie Cemetery. Bro.
Bradley Hatfield and Bro. Grover Atkinson officiated, with special
music by the Rinnie Church Choir.
Mrs. Lowe was born March 21, 1911, in Cumberland County, the
daughter of G.F. and Laura Ashburn Todd.
She was a factory worker, and a member of Rinnie Baptist Church.
Survivors include her brother, James Todd of Crossville; niece,
Kathleen Harville; and several nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lowe; brothers,
Ralph Todd and Earl Todd; and sisters, Lee Stevens and Ethel
Sisco.
Pallbearers were her nephews, Bud Todd, Ricky Walker, Jerry Walker,
Blaine Lowe, Gary Sisco and Ronnie Sisco.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Willard Tollett
Oct.
25, 1925 - June 11, 2002
Willard "Buck" Tollett,
76, of Pikeville, TN, passed away June 11, 2002. Funeral services
were conducted June 13 from the chapel of Pikeville Funeral Home,
with Minister Paul Cagle officiating. Burial was in Worthington
Cemetery.
Mr. Tollett was born Oct. 25, 1925, in Crossville, the son of
Kay Ferris and Bertha Elvira Sherrill Tollett.
He was retired from the Tennessee Highway Department, and was
a member of Sequatchie Valley Church of Christ.
Survivors include his son, Wess Tollett of Pikeville; brother,
Clarence Eugene "Gene" Tollett of Crossville; and sister,
Agnes Genese Hamilton of Dayton, OH.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Jewell Little Tollett; brothers, James Walter "Jack"
Tollett and Estel Eugene Tollett; sister, Lozena Swafford; half
sister, Myrtle Hyder; and half brothers, Mitchel Earl, Malcolm
Pennington and James Randolph.
Information furnished courtesy of Pikeville Funeral Home.
Marvin C. Allison
Nov.
18, 1922 - June 1, 2002
Marvin Campbell Allison, 79,
of Fairfield Glade, passed away June 1, 2002. A memorial service
was held June 2 at Crossville First United Methodist Church,
with the Rev. Carleton Thackston officiating.
Mr. Allison was born Nov. 18, 1922, in Watertown, TN, the son
of Victor and Bertha Jenkins Allison.
He was retired from the U.S. Air Force, having served during
World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars.
Survivors include his wife, Maria Meyer Allison of Fairfield
Glade; son, Michael Allison of California; daughter, Michelle
Hyatt of California; and sister, Sophia Chamber of Indiana.
The family requests that memorials be made to Good Hope Methodist
Church in Watertown.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Joan F. Barker
July
11, 1953 - June 10, 2002
Joan Frances Barker, 48, of
Crossville, passed away June 10, 2002. No services are planned.
Ms. Barker was born July 11, 1953, in Glen Falls, NY.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Kearbey; fiance,
Jeffrey Potter; brothers, Mark Allen Taft and Thomas George Taft;
sister, Michelle Ann Kearbey; daughters, Tonya Marie Hedrick
and Jennifer Ann Elmore; and grandchildren, Kayla Marie Hedrick,
Sadie Garrison, Samuel Weston Elmore and Landon Hedrick.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions
be made to the charity of donor's choice.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
Joseph H. Blaylock
April
25, 1934 - June 7, 2002
Joseph "Joe" Henry
Blaylock, 68, of Crossville, passed away June 7, 2002. Funeral
services were conducted June 10 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral
Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Frank Walker
officiated, with special music by the McNeal family.
Mr. Blaylock was born April 25, 1934, in Overton County, TN,
the son of John and Bessie Bilbrey Blaylock.
He was a foreman at UT Experimental Farm, and a member of Woodlawn
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Kring Blaylock of Crossville;
daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and David Dixon of Cookeville;
son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Angie Blaylock of Crossville;
brother, Jay Blaylock of Crossville; sisters, Marie McNeal of
Crossville, and Juanita Qualls and Anna Campbell, both of Rickman,
TN; and grandchildren, Matt Blaylock, Dylan Blaylock and Philip
Dixon.
Pallbearers were Philip Dixon, Spencer Doss, Larry Pritchett,
Scottie Finley, Ridley Lee, Danny McNeal, Norman Campbell and
Benji Cooper.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Hazel E. Meek
Dec.
17, 1920 - June 3, 2002
Hazel Emogene Meek, 81, of Crossville,
passed away June 3, 2002. Funeral services were conducted June
6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville
City Cemetery. Bro. Phil Jenkins officiated.
Ms. Meek was born Dec. 17, 1920, in Pickett County, TN, the daughter
of Everett "Frosty" and Montie Plato Williams Meek.
She had been a cashier for Dooley's Grocery Store, and was a
member of Main Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include her nieces, Linda Diane Goodwin of Waycross,
GA, and Doris Smith Odell of Dalton, GA; and nephews, William
Cecil Smith Jr. and Lewis Edgar Smith, both of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, William Menzo Meek
and Thomas Eugene Meek; and sisters, Eunice Lee Meek and Renee
Alma Smith.
Pallbearers were James Poore, Keith Poore, Billy Poore, Bob Odell,
Robin Miller and Jim Clark.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Carl F. Scarlett
April
11, 1932 - June 10, 2002
Carl Floyd Scarlett, 70, of
Crossville, passed away June 10, 2002. A memorial service will
be held Thursday, June 13 at 7 p.m. at the chapel of Crossville
Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with Melvin Roberts
officiating. Interment will be Friday, June 14 at 10 a.m. at
Haleys Grove Cemetery, Crab Orchard.
Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 to 7.
Mr. Scarlett was born April 11, 1932, in the Hebbertsburg community
of Cumberland County, the son of Herman and Nola Scarlett.
He was a retired driller for Franklin Limestone Co., and was
a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his daughters, Carla Therrien of Horseshoe
Bend, AR, Trena Scarlett of Harriman, TN, and Teresa Rose Brown
of Spring City, TN; son, Robert Scarlett of Washington state;
adopted son/grandson, Joshua Scarlett; sisters, Louise Hedgecoth
and Mary Etta Jones, both of Crossville, and Fran Taylor of Centerville,
TN; brother, Lloyd Scarlett of Crossville; three grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife
of 42 years, Patricia Walker Scarlett; son, Michael Scarlett;
daughter, Marla Scarlett; grandson, Michael Therrien; brother,
Bill Scarlett; and sisters, Charlene Scarlett, Marie Scarlett
and Betty Scarlett.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. is in charge
of the arrangements.
Lena S. Evans
Feb.
23, 1912 - June 7, 2002
Lena
Smith Evans, 90, of Rhea County Health Care Center, formerly
of Spring City, passed away June 7, 2002. Funeral services were
conducted June 9 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood,
with Bro. Johnny Edwards officiating. Interment was in Dogwood
Cemetery in Cumberland County.
Mrs. Evans was born Feb. 23, 1912, in Cumberland County.
She was a member of Spring City Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughter, Luena E. Beale of Amherst, OH;
sons, Burkett Evans of Spring City, Beecher Evans of Crossville
and Charles Evans of Grandview; eight grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Beecher
Evans; four brothers; and one sister.
Evans Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements.
William C. Loggins
Sr.
March
26, 1919 - June 3, 2002
William Crockett Loggins Sr.,
83, of Crossville, passed away June 3, 2002. A private family
graveside service was held June 5 at Crossville City Cemetery,
with Bro. Phil Jenkins officiating.
Mr. Loggins was born March 26, 1919, in Lobelville, TN, the son
of Henry and Minnie Daniel Loggins.
He was a principal, and a member of the Church of Christ. He
served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah P. Eldridge Loggins of Crossville;
son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Ginger Loggins of Crossville;
daughter and son-in-law, Rebekah and Ron Zannini of Crossville;
sisters, Sara Alford of Natchitoches, LA, Hazel Burkett and Barney
Walker, both of Nashville, and Doris Thompson of Lobelville;
and five grandchildren.
The family requests memorials be made to the American Diabetes
Association or the American Heart Association.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Raphael Scarlett
Dec.
22, 1922 - June 6, 2002
Raphael "Tut" Scarlett,
79, of Knoxville, passed away June 6, 2002. A graveside service
was held June 10 at Hale's Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. Scarlett was born Dec. 22, 1922, in Cookeville, TN.
He was of the Church of God faith, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran
of World War II.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Anne M. Scarlett; sisters,
Verda Lexi Bussell and Hazel Williford; and nieces and nephews-in-law,
Brenda Gail and John Vick, Carlene and Gordon Treece, Mary Smart,
and numerous other nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and five brothers.
Information furnished courtesy of Crossville Memorial Funeral
Home & Crematory Inc.
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, and 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 James 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.
Ledford D. Martin
May
21, 1919 - May 21, 2002
Ledford Don Martin, 83, of Crossville,
passed away May 21, 2002. Funeral services were conducted May
25 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Big
Lick Cemetery. Elders Jerry Hassler, Tom Jenkins and Austin Hamby
officiated, with Bishop Dave DeVos presenting the closing hymn.
Mr. Martin was born May 21, 1919, in Florence, AL, the son of
Ledford D. and Clara Belle Cash Martin.
He grew up in Chattanooga, and served in the U.S. Navy from 1936
to 1940. Later he attended Officer Training School and served
in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. After his discharge
from the Coast Guard in 1945, he settled in Santa Monica, CA,
and served on the Santa Monica Police Department. He later opened
a business called Don's Malt Shop, a popular gathering place
for students, across from Santa Monica High School.
A few years later he followed in his father's trade and went
into his own plumbing and contracting business. He expanded the
plumbing business to include a hardware store and full-service
rental yard, known as Martin Plumbing & Heating, Santa Monica
Rentals and Martin's True Value Hardware Store. In 1969, he received
the prestigious Santa Monica Beautiful Award for his design of
the building and property that housed the businesses.
After retiring in 1974, he and his wife, Roberta, moved to Crossville.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
F&AM and the OES. On Sept. 18, 2001, he was presented with
his 50-year membership pin from the Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Roberta Peterson Martin
of Crossville; sons, Steven L. Martin of Crossville and Robert
A. Martin of Glendale, AZ; daughters, Donna L. Mendrygal of Santa
Monica, Annaliese L. Keller and Maryanne M. Biondi, both of Santa
Cruz, CA, and Ellen G.M. Bernardo of Liberty Lake, WA; brother,
Harry W. Martin of Spokane, WA; sister, Bettye J. Boulden of
Houston, TX; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Brian Bernardo, Drew Martin, Dylan Martin, Andrew
Martin, Fred Adolphus, Robert Adolphus, Michael Biondi and Ernest
Clauss.
The family requests memorials be made to the American Diabetes
Association, Hospice of Cumberland County or the American Heart
Association.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to correct information
previously submitted by the funeral home.
Nancy Pugh
April
15, 1938 - June 3, 2002
Nancy Pugh, 64, of Mayland,
passed away June 3, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted
Thursday, June 6 at 11 a.m. at Mayland Baptist Church. The Rev.
Mike Reagan will officiate, with interment to follow in Mayland
Cemetery.
Visitation will be tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 9 at Goff Funeral
Home in Monterey.
Mrs. Pugh was born April 15, 1938, in Woody, TN, the daughter
of John H. and Estella Woody Tays.
She was a member of Mayland Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Michael "George"
and Kathy Stamps, Robert and Chris Pugh, Doug Pugh, and Cliff
and Teresa Pugh, all of Mayland; sister, Dorothy Shanks-Rush
of Santa Barbara, CA; brother, John Tays of Salinas, CA; 12 grandchildren;
and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Ricky Allen Pugh and Jacky
Wayne Pugh; and a brother, Clifford Tays.
Goff Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
William A. Whorley
May
23, 1926 - June 3, 2002
William A. Whorley, 76, of Lynchburg,
TN, passed away June 3, 2002. A memorial service will be held
today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel in Shelbyville,
TN, with the Rev. Charles Collins and Dick Poplin officiating.
Visitation will be today from noon to 2 p.m. at Feldhaus Memorial
Chapel.
Mr. Whorley was born May 23, 1926, in Marshall County, TN, the
son of Grady and Kathleen Davis Whorley.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, retired from the U.S. Post Office,
and was a Realtor for 24 years.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Ruth Nichols Whorley
of Lynchburg; son, Ted Whorley of Johnson City, TN; daughters
and sons-in-law, Pat and Joe Looney of Crossville and Pam and
Danny Jones of Murfreesboro, TN; sisters and brother-in-law,
Earlene Burrow, Margie Crane, and Iris and Johnny Bragg, all
of Petersburg, TN; brother, Jimmy Whorley of Shelbyville; grandchildren,
Shannon Calhoun of Atlanta, GA, John Looney of Nashville, Todd
Whorley of Shelbyville and Angie Whorley of Murfreesboro; and
great-grandchildren, Kayla Whorley and Coulton Whorley.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Harold Whorley and
Darwin Whorley.
Information furnished courtesy of Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
Robert R. Barger
May
3, 1930 - May 29, 2002
Robert Reed Barger, 72, of Crossville, and also a part-time resident
of Beverly Hills, FL, passed away May 29, 2002. Private funeral
services were held.
Mr. Barger was born May 3, 1930, in Tennessee, the son of Archie
and Myrtle Webster Barger.
He was general manager of a foundry, and was of the Methodist
faith.
Survivors include his wife of almost 50 years, Lena Statom Barger;
daughter, Sheryl Lee Neal; son, Steven Watson-Barger; sister,
Eloise Edgeman; and grandchildren, Samantha McIsaac, Christopher
Ryan Watson-Burger and Robert Christopher McIsaac.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Myrtle Barger;
brothers, Daniel Barger and Archie H. Barger; and sister, Madeline
Wilbanks.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
Mary K.L.A.
Gentry
June
18, 1922 - May 30, 2002
Mary Kathleen Lequire Abels Gentry, 79, of Cookeville, TN, passed
away May 30, 2002. Funeral services were conducted June 1 from
the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville, with the Rev.
Jeff Jones officiating, and special music by Kelli Jones.
Funeral services were also conducted June 2 from the chapel of
Evans Mortuary in Rockwood, with the Rev. Pete Scarbrough officiating,
and special music by the Daysville Baptist Church Quartet. Interment
was in Daysville Cemetery.
Mrs. Gentry was born June 18, 1922, in Rockwood, TN, the daughter
of George M. and Jesse Mulligan Lequire.
She was a floral designer, and retired from Abel Gardens. She
was a member of Daysville Baptist Church and the Order of Eastern
Star, Rockwood, Pythian Sisters. She was a former member of the
Cumberland County School Board, and was an active Girl Scout
leader.
Survivors include her son, Raymond Abel Jr. and his lifetime
partner, Pearl Haney, of Cookeville; daughters and sons-in-law,
June and Donald Wofford, and Betty and Glen Lowe, all of Cookeville,
and Jane and Ray Crawhorn of Kingston, TN; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth
Abel of Cookeville; stepchildren and their spouses, Carol and
Jim Gatton, and John W. Jr. and Eulah Gentry, all of Cookeville,
Una E. and Doyle Lafever of Baxter, TN, Pearl Marie and Eddie
Hargis of Crossville, and Gordon A. Hall Jr. of Denver, CO; sister,
Isabell Ross of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Travis Lowe, Eric
Lowe and Randy Abel; and great-grandchildren, Adrienne Lowe,
Michael Abel and Christopher Abel.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George M. and Jesse
Mulligan Lequire; husbands, Raymond Rodgers Abels and John V.
Gentry Sr.; sister, Dorothy Bell; and brother, Tommy Lequire.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.
John E. Hall
Jan.
17, 1915 - May 23, 2002
John Estel Hall, 87, of Crossville, passed away May 23, 2002.
Funeral services were conducted May 25 from the chapel of Hood
Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev.
Cecil McFarland officiated.
Mr. Hall was born Jan. 17, 1915, in Overton County, TN, the son
of George Balem and Rebecca Mathus Hall.
He was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Tabor Hall of Crossville;
son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Verda Hall of Crossville;
daughter and son-in-law, Jo and Wayne Brown of Crossville; five
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bryan Phillips, Bill Boston, Garry Lewis, Steven
Sabine, Phil Watson and Bobby Wyatt.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Jane F.
Marsh
July
13, 1909 - May 25, 2002
Mary Jane Farley Marsh, 93, of Sparta, TN, passed away May 25,
2002. Graveside services were conducted May 27 at Smiths Chapel
Cemetery, with Fate Wilson officiating.
Mrs. Marsh was born Mary Jane Farley on July 13, 1909, in White
County, TN, the daughter of Lona and Della Farley.
She as a shirt factory worker, and a member of Gums Springs Baptist
Church.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Wilma and Gary
Greene of Crossville; son, Willard Marsh of Sparta; sister, Rose
Farley Norris of Ohio; brothers, Beecher Farley of Sparta and
Charlie Farley of Ohio; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;
and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Marsh; son,
Milburn Marsh; and parents, Lona and Della Farley.
Pallbearers were Mrs. Marsh's grandsons.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to correct information previously
submitted by the funeral home.
Francis P. Tully
Dec.
31, 1930 - May 20, 2002
Francis Patrick "Pat" Tully, 71, of Cumberland County,
passed away May 20, 2002. A memorial Mass was held June 3 at
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Burial will be later at St. Catherine
Cemetery, Wall Township, NJ.
Mr. Tully was born Dec. 31, 1930, in Neptune, NJ.
He graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School, and Perdue University.
Before leaving New Jersey in 1967, Mr. Tully was an employee
of the New Jersey State Employment Service. He was active in
church and the Coast Catholic Young Adult Club. He was a U.S.
Army veteran, having served in France and Germany. He also lived
in California before retiring to Tennessee. He was a communicant
of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.
Survivors include his brother, Eugene Tully of Los Angeles, CA;
and a large number of relatives.
Condolences may be sent to the Tully family at 1011 New Brunswick
Ave., Manasquan, NJ 08736.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
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