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XOBITUARIES

Published June 2004
The most recent obituaries are listed first.

Lucy B. Eckert
Dec. 5, 1926 - June 28, 2004

Lucy B. Eckert, 77, of Fairfield Glade, passed away June 28, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 1, at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church. The Rev. Lanita Pride and the Rev. Max Mayo will officiate.
Mrs. Eckert was born Dec. 5, 1926 in Birmingham, MI, the daughter of Clark Bennett and Lucy Phillips.
She was a former secretary and a member of the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her sons, Ed Burke of Elizabethton, TN and John Burke of Jacksonville, FL; stepchildren, Phil Eckert Jr. of Elk Grove Village, IL, Ellen Anderson of Dekalb, IL and Steve Eckert of Allendale, MI; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Eckert; sister, Anne Schmidt; and grandchild, Christopher Anderson.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

Irving P. Nagdeman
June 23, 2004

Irving P. Nagdeman, 82, formerly of Gary, Indiana and currently residing in Crossville, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on June 23, 2004.
"Irv" was a former owner of Nagdeman's, a fine men's clothing store located in East Chicago, IN until the store moved to Highland, IN in 1979. He was born in East Chicago in 1921 and graduated from East Chicago Washington High School in 1939. After attending Principia College in the St. Louis area, Irv enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard where he served during World War II aboard the <I>USS Bangor Maine<I> and received an Honorable Discharge on September 20, 1945.
Irv retired from the clothing business in 1981 and moved to New Bern, NC where he lived until 1995. He relocated to Crossville, TN until his death. Irv became actively involved with SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) for many years and was constantly counseling young entrepreneurs regarding opening small businesses in both the North Carolina and Tennessee areas.
He had been a member of Civitan in New Bern, NC, the Exchange Club in Crossville, TN, as well as the World War II Navy Armed Guard.
Irv is preceded in death by Elizabeth Francis Toomey of Philadelphia, PA, mother of their three sons, Ronald (Linda) of Ft. Worth, TX, Donald (Margaret) of Michigan City, IN and Dennis of Schererville, IN.
Irv is survived by his wife, Judy Caruthers of Crossville, TN and four grandchildren, Craig (Renee) of Crown Point, IN, Eric (Nancy) of Knoxville, TN and David and Elizabeth of Dyer, IN. He also has three great-grandchildren, Aubrey of Crown Point, IN, Bridget and Lily of Knoxville, TN; two stepdaughters, Sarah Carter of Knoxville, TN and Amelia Carter of Nashville, TN, and many, many friends.
There will be no visitation per Irv's wishes. His body is being donated to Vanderbilt University Medical School for research. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Holland J. Stephens Center for Child Abuse at 403 University Street, Livingston, TN 38570.

Horrell O. Pinch
April 8, 1913 - June 25, 2004

Horrell O. Pinch, 91, of Crossville, passed away June 25, 2004. A memorial service was held June 29 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Rye Cemetery in Rye, NH. Jeff Monday officiated.
Mr. Pinch was born April 8, 1913 in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, the son of Alpha Warren Pinch and Ethel Cooper Pinch.
He was a former sheet metal worker.
Survivors include his wife, Anne Pinch of Crossville; daughters, Gail Ann Glasgow of Cleveland, OH, Jessica Matthewson of Atlanta, GA and Glenna Dame Buchanan of Nokomis, FL; sister, Elsie Gilson of Wickliffe, OH; five grandchildren; and 14 nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Edward Pinch, Gerald Pinch, William Pinch and Alan Pinch.
The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of Cumberland County or Cumberland County Cancer Society.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary M. Vandever
Dec. 24, 1923 - June 28, 2004

Mary Margaret Vandever, 80, passed away June 28, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 1, from the chapel of Partlow Funeral Home in Lebanon, TN. Bro. Wayne Miller will officiate. Visitation with the family will be from 4 p.m. until service time.
Mrs. Vandever was born Dec. 24, 1923 in Calhoun, GA, the daughter of Clarence and Georgia Causey Chastain.
She was a member of Maple Hill Church of Christ and retired from Marta in Atlanta, GA where she was a secretary. She was a member of the WAC and served during World War II.
Survivors include her son, Gary (Pam) Vandever of Lebanon; and grandson, Taylor Vandever.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Leon Vandever.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Odyssey Healthcare, 444 Metroplex Drive, Suite 102B, Nashville, TN 37211, or Lebanon High School Football, 419 Harding Dr., Lebanon, TN 37087.
Partlow Funeral Home of Lebanon, TN is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary M. Bertram
Dec. 5, 1931 - June 19, 2004
Mary M. Bertram, 72, of Crossville, passed away June 19, 2004. Funeral services were conducted June 22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. David Wilkerson officiated.
Mrs. Bertram was born Dec. 5, 1931 in Alabama, the daughter of Bryan and Mary Cox.
She was a housewife and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Gary Bertram of Dallas, TX, Mike and Kelly Bertram of Crossville and Randy Bertram of Dallas, TX; daughter, Kim Rimes of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister, Jo-Ann Riketta of Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jewell (Bert) Bertram Jr.
Pallbearers were Randy Bertram, Mike Bertram, Darcy Tanner, Bascib Rodgers, Richard Hawkins and Mike Watson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Kayla R. Pugh
June 22, 2004

Kayla Rain Pugh, an infant born at Cumberland Medical Center, passed away June 22, 2004. Funeral services were conducted June 24 at Pugh Cemetery. Freddie Melton officiated.
Kayla was born June 22, 2004, the daughter of Jason Earl Pugh and Betsy Sue Vanwinkle Pugh.
Survivors include her parents, Jason Earl Pugh and Betsy Sue Vanwinkle Pugh; brother, Kelvin Pugh; and grandparents, Charles and Kathy Vanwinkle and Robert and Rosie Pugh.
She was preceded in death by her uncle, Wiley Vanwinkle.
Charles H. Vanwinkle served as pallbearer.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Dr. Pitts' office and nurse Monica Burg at Cumberland Medical Center.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

George K. Rainwater
April 8, 1905 - June 21, 2004

George K. Rainwater, 99, of Crossville, passed away June 21, 2004. Funeral services were conducted June 24 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Hale's Chapel Cemetery. Pastor Paul Jensen and Bro. Walter Tollett officiated, with special music by Wanda Moore.
Mr. Rainwater was born April 8, 1905 in Boston, GA, the son of Pinkney Richard and Caroline Poole Rainwater.
He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. His favorite hobby was growing Georgia Rattlesnake watermelons.
Survivors include his wife, Marion Rainwater of Crossville; sons, Joe Rainwater of Redmond, OR and Jack Rainwater of Crossville; daughters, June Volkman of Salem, OR, Mary Ann Angelin of Apison, TN and Caroline "Polly" Knick of Visalia, CA; 15 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Rainwater; two brothers and six sisters.
Pallbearers were Richard Angelin, Randall Angelin, Nels Angelin, Harley Cheshire, Wayne Riner and Randy Schinlaub.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Herbert Trance
July 17, 1928 - June 26, 2004

Herbert Trance, 75, of Crossville, passed away June 26, 2004. Funeral services were conducted June 29 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home, with interment in Woodcliff Cemetery. The Rev. Randy Roberson officiated. Full military honors were provided by the VFW Honor Guard.
Mr. Trance was born July 17, 1928 in Watertown, NY, the son of Samuel and Irene King Trance.
He was a graduate of Salem High School in Salem, NY where he was an accomplished athlete. He was a Korean War Army veteran from which he belonged to the VFW Post 729 in Waterliet, NY. He worked over 30 years in the insurance business in upstate New York as a manager. Moving to Crossville, he owned and operated a couple of small business. He attended the Woodcliff Baptist Church in Monterey, TN.
Survivors include his wife, Jewel Carr Trance of Crossville; sons, David Trance of Liverpool, NY and Steven Trance of Colonie, NY; stepdaughters, Lynn Myles and Vanessa Tays, both of Crossville; stepsons, Robert Carr of Monterey and Tony Higdon of Crossville; 14 grandchildren; sister, Caroline D'Arcangelis of Plains, NY; and brother, James Trance of Colonie, NY.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Irene King Trance.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.

Flora "Flo" Andrews
Jan. 13, 1944 ­ June 22, 2004
Funeral services for Flora "Flo" Andrews, 60, of Cookeville, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 24, from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in the Cross Mausoleum at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Andrews passed away June 22.
She was born on Jan. 13, 1944, to Robert Thomas Watkins and Verna Peter Watkins of Buechel, KY. She was a molding machine operator with Russell Stover Candies Inc. in Cookeville.
Mrs. Andrews is survived by her daughter, Kelly Andrews; sons Keith Andrews, David Andrews and Chris Andrews, all of Cookeville; grandchildren Ashley Andrews, Brynn Lane and Dana Lane, all from Cookeville; sisters Alfredia Morris of Leitchfield, KY, Robert Shelley of Tucson, AZ, Betty Watkins of Owensboro, KY; and brother, Robert Watkins of Leitchfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The Rev. Tony Deason officiated and Crest Lawn Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lois E. Oakes
Feb. 23, 1917 ­ June 17, 2004

Funeral services for Lois E. Oakes, 87, Crossville, formerly of Dayton, OH, who passes away June 17, 2004 at Cumberland Medical Center, were held June 21 at Magetti Gavin Funeral Home in Dayton with burial in Willowview Cemetery.
She was born Feb. 23, 1917 in Georgia, the daughter of Alford and Callie Bennett Greene. Mrs. Oakes was a homemaker.
She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law Stephen and Terry Oakes and Dwight Oakes, all of Dayton; daughters and son-in-laws Emma Lowe of Crossville and Wanda Faye Winn and Joy and Charles Marcum, all of Dayton; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and many other friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death by son, Wayne S. Oakes, and grandson, Rex Lowe.
Pastor Jerry Siler officiated, Magetti Gavin Funeral Home of Dayton handled the arrangements with Bilbrey Funeral Home of Crossville assisting.

Shirley Lee Ashburn
Feb. 20, 1910 ­ June 17, 2004

Funeral services for Shirley Lee Ashburn, 94, were conducted June 19 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home with burial at Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mr. Ashburn was born Feb. 20, 1910, in Crossville, the son of George W. Ashburn and Mary F. Baringer Ashburn. He was a factory worker and of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Patton Ashburn of Crossville; daughter Shirley Ann Linnell of Silver Springs, MD; Tom Ashburn of Dayton, OH; stepson James Gunter of Chattanooga; stepdaughters Louise Marlow of Orlando, FL, Blanche Edwards of Woodbridge, GA, and Georgienna Stone of Chattanooga; 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by sons Sam, Bill and Bob Ashburn; parents George and Mary Ashburn; brothers Hershel Ashburn and Henry Ashburn; and sisters Celia Sousek, Elsie Farmer and Bernice Stringer.
Pallbearers were Sam Ashburn Jr., Keith Ashburn, Charlie Stone, Bob Edwards, Chad Cochran and Lee Roy Stone. Bro. Gary Howard officiated with special music by Archie Howard, Linda Howard and Melissa Howard. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert Charles Remo
Sept. 9, 1919 ­ June 4, 2004

Robert (Bob) Charles Remo, 84, of Fairfield Glade, passed away June 4, 2004. He was born Sept. 9, 1919 in Detroit, MI, son of William and Thelma Heiden Remo.
Mr. Remo was an electrician for the Ford Company and served in the U.S. Army during WW II.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Janice and Christopher Rhind of Fairfield Glade; grandchildren Chris, Amy and Lisa; and great-grandchild Katie O'Brien.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Morris Remo; son Gary Remo; parents William and Thelma Remo; and brother, William Remo.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Geneva Marie Wilson
Jan. 13, 1919 ­ June 14, 2004

Funeral services for Geneva Marie Wilson, 85, of Crossville, who passed away June 14, 2004, were held June 17 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Burial was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
She was born Jan. 13, 1919 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Grover Cleveland Sr. and Virginia Louise Roy Parsons. She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Baptist Church. She was a kind and loving wife, mother and grandmother and was loved by all who knew her.
Mrs. Wilson enjoyed spending time working on word puzzles, but the most precious time of all was spent with her grandchildren who loved and cherished her dearly.
She is survived by sons Wayne Madewell of Cookeville, Lane Madewell and wife Margaret, Fred Wilson and wife, Theresa, Ralph Wilson, Jeff Wilson and wife Linda; daughters Alline Henry and husband, James, Pat Fields and husband Ted, all of Crossville; sisters Joyce Bryant of Crossville and Sue Russell of Hamilton, OH; 15 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Dempsey Wilson Sr.; brothers Robert Parsons, Grover Parsons Jr. and Bill Parsons; and sister, Jewel Parsons Pugh.
Pallbearers were grandsons Rodney Madewell, Rick Henry, Dick Henry, Dale Henry, Brian Wilson, Corey Wilson, Michael Wilson, Jody Wilson and Chris Wilson.
Bro. Charles Anderson officiated with special music by Renee Wright. Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Richard Edwin Aho
Sept. 20, 1930 - June 14, 2004
Richard Edwin Aho, 73, of Lake Tansi, passed away June 14, 2004. A memorial service was conducted June 17 at Tansi Community Church. Jeff Monday officiated.
Mr. Aho was born Sept. 20, 1930 in Greenland, MI, the son of William and Esther Aho.
Before retiring, he was employed by Whitson Insulation in Michigan.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Nell Danner Aho; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Suzanne Aho; daughter, Becky Freedman; granddaughters, Amanda Freedman and Megan Aho; and brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and June Aho.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Raymond Lee Godsey
Sept. 25, 1942 ­ June 16, 2004

Funeral services for Raymond Lee Godsey, 61, of Crossville, who passed away June 16, 2004, were conducted June 19 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home with burial following in Haley's Grove Cemetery, Bro. Wade Webster officiating.
Mr. Godsey was born Sept. 25, 1942 in Cumberland County, the son of Frank and Sylvia Daniels Godsey. He worked in a rock quarry.
Survivors include his sons, Kenneth (Duke) Godsey, Matthew Godsey and Toby Godsey, all of Crossville, and Scotty Godsey of Crab Orchard; eight grandchildren; brothers Tommy Godsey, Pete Godsey, Ricky Godsey and Joe Godsey, all of Crab Orchard; and sisters, Geroldene Conger of Knoxville, Christine Cox, Louise Cox, Patsy Barnes, Peggy Back and Diane Hall, all of Crab Orchard.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Mackey Godsey; son Glenn E. Godsey; parents Frank and Sylvia Godsey; and sisters Imojene Hoskins, Glenda Gunter and Brenda K. Godsey.
Pallbearers were Cheyenne Barnes, Donald Moore, Allen Hale, Ray Hassler, Steve Cox and Ricky Cox.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Sterling Sandlin
June 19, 2004

Funeral services for Sterling Sandlin, 78, of Crossville, will be held June 23, 2004 at 10 a.m. from the Miamisburg (Ohio) Church of Christ at 1146 E. Central Ave. Entombment will be at Miami Valley Memory Gardens.
Mr. Sandlin, formerly of Miamisburg, passed away June 19 at Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg.
He was retired from Harrison Radiator after 34 years of service. He was a member of Minerva Lodge 98 F&AM.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Mary; daughters and son-in-law Darlene and Jim Denman and Deb Myers, all of West Carrollton, OH; grandchildren Lori Denman, Scott (Maggie) Denman, Holly Denman, Shelly (Eric) Shafer and Jay (Cindy) Myers; four great-grandchildren, Brent, Erin and Alex Denman and Ryan Shafer; sisters Saddie Campbell and Margaret Adkins of Kentucky and Helen Smoluck of North Carolina.
The Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home in Miamisburg was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital or Miamisburg Church of Christ.

Ruby J. Stockton
Sept. 20, 1940 - June 17, 2004

Ruby Jean Stockton, 63, of Crossville, passed away June 17, 2004.
Mrs. Stockton was born Sept. 20, 1940 in Kokomo, IN, the daughter of William Henry Langley and Dorothy Helen O'Banion Langley.
She was a factory seamstress.
Survivors include her husband, James Pickett of Crossville; son, Timothy Wayne Causey of Fairfield Glade; grandchildren, Tim, Angie, Cody and Marissa; brothers, Jody Langley of Kokomo, IN, Carl Langley of Kokomo, IN, Ernie Langley of Cotton Town, IN, Billy Langley of Kokomo, IN and Danny Langley of Kokomo, IN; sisters, Maxine Langley of Crossville and Rosetta Mann of Kokomo, IN.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Gordon Watson
Feb. 11, 1932 - June 16, 2004

Gordon Watson, 72, of Cookeville, passed away June 16, 2004. Funeral services were conducted June 18 from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home of Cookeville, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens in Crossville. Bro. Charles Sanger and Pastor Jim Moore officiated.
Mr. Watson was born Feb. 11, 1932 in Roane County, TN, the son of Claude and Addie Lee (Swallows) Watson.
He was a retired truck driver with American Freight Teamsters Union. He was a member of the Cookeville Church of God, where he was song leader. He was an airplane pilot, owned his own car business and was an insurance salesman. He served in the United States Air Force.
Survivors include his step-daughter and husband, Lois (Abston) and Ellis Bertram Jr. of Cookeville; step-son and wife, Dan and Janelle Holloway of Anniston, AL; brothers, Donnie Watson of Nashville; sisters, Thelma Morgan of Crossville, Jeanette Johnson of Nashville, Katy Gammon of Nashville, Ruth Reagan of Crossville and Melinda Reagan of Crossville; grandson and wife, Jerry Dale and Kim Abston of Cookeville; granddaughter and husband, Paula and Benny Leverton of Pell City, AL; and great-grandchildren, Morgan Leigh Abston and Daniel Leverton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce (Tabor) Watson; and niece, Michelle Reagan.
Whitson Funeral Home of Cookeville was in charge of the arrangements.

Kasi N. Young
Oct. 19, 1989 - June 12, 2004

Kasi Nicole Young, 14, of Crossville, passed away June 12, 2004. Funeral services were conducted June 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with the Rev. Warren Burns, Bro. Jeff Monday, Bro. Dale Martin and Pastor Keyvan Neal officiating. Special music was provided by Lola Burns and Michele Hennessee.
Kasi was born Oct. 19, 1989 in Murfreesboro, TN, the daughter of Marcia Young Scherer.
She was a student at Homestead Elementary School and a member of the Trinity Tabernacle Church. She was a former student at Rose Bank Elementary School in the Inglewood community of Nashville.
Survivors include her mother, Marcia Young Scherer of Crossville; stepfather, Chris Butler of Crossville; grandparents, Samuel and Evelyn Jameson of Crossville and Linda and Steve Butler of Nashville; uncle and aunt, Richard and Ann Young of Huntsville, AL; and great-grandmother, Opal Butler of Red-Boiling Springs, TN.
Honorary pallbearers were Ted Hennessee, Steven Blalock, Tyler Young, Branden T. Butler, Kaci Hewitt and Amber Jordan.
The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mildred S. Bell
May 13, 1932 - June 2, 2004
Mildred S. Bell of Cleveland, OH, passed away June 2, 2004. A private service was held June 7 at Tomon Funeral Home in Cleveland, OH.
Mr. Bell was born May 31, 1932 in Crossville, TN, the daughter of George and Kitty Lewis.
She is survived by her husband, Nick Timoch; sons, Porter, Albert and Richard; daughters, Teresa, Tracey and Connie; 17 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Shirley Lee, Dan Lewis, Edward Lewis, Lena Williams, Edith Wood and Rachel Loshbough.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Floyd Lewis, Lonnie Lewis and Homer Lewis.
The family requests donations be made to Hospice.
Tomon Funeral Home of Cleveland, OH, was in charge of the arrangements.

Helen J. Dorstewitz
June 30, 1939 - May 29, 2004

Helen Joyce (Areaux) Dorstewitz, 64, of Crossville, passed away May 29, 2004. To celebrate her life, a memorial service was conducted June 5 at Adam's Funeral Home in Paw Paw, MI. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19 at the First United Methodist Church in Crossville. At her request, she was cremated.
Mrs. Dorstewitz was born June 30, 1939 in Almena, MI, the daughter of Max and Laura Areaux.
She grew up in Almena and attended Paw Paw High School, graduating in 1956. She married William Dorstewitz on Nov. 28, 1958 in Paw Paw. They were blessed with three adopted children, plus a South African exchange student who also became part of the family.
Through the years she worked as a beautician, telephone answering service secretary, and secretary for a private elementary school. Her favorite job was raising her family and enjoying their growing up as well as the children's many friends who frequented her home, many of whom have called her "Mom" through the years.
She happily followed her husband's career to several different cities around the country, always looking forward to the adventure. They ended up in Kalamazoo, MI for the last 20 years of his career.
After Bill's retirement, they moved to Crossville in October 2001 where they lived in an RV community which because their home base for many motorhome trips.
Over the years she made many special friends. Her life was filled with opportunities to be a friend, mentor, teacher and listener to people of all ages. She eagerly responded to all of these opportunities, giving her all to each one. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, serving on various committees and teaching Sunday school at different times and places. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and was an avid sports fan.
Survivors include her husband, William Dorstewitz; children and their spouses, Todd and Alicia Dorstewitz and their children, Aric and Keely; Troy and Gail Dorstewitz and their children, Adam and Lily; and Tracy Dorstewitz and her son, Teryn, all of the Kalamazoo area, as well as Enrico and Dana Marinus and his children, Liam and Niall, of Cape Town, South Africa.
Because of her special love of animals, she has requested that any memorials in her name be given to Kalamazoo Animal Rescue or your local Humane Society, or to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
Obituary information provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc.

Lorene O. Barrow
Dec. 6, 1926 - May 31, 2004
Lorene Owens Brown, 77, of Fairfield Glade, passed away May 31, 2004. A memorial service was conducted June 5 at the Fairfield Glade Baptist Church, with Bro. Doug Turner officiating. Burial was in the Owensboro Memorial Gardens in Owensboro, KY.
Mrs. Barrow was born Dec. 6, 1926 in Owensboro, KY, the daughter of Herbert Owens Sr. and Ollie Mae Downs Owens.
She was an assembly technician for General Electric and a charter member of the Fairfield Glade Baptist Church. She was an artist and enjoyed sewing. She was a wonderful mother who will be greatly missed by all.
Survivors include her daughters, Maria Wright of Owensboro, KY and Pamela Thomas of Alaska; sons, Allen Barrow of Owensboro, KY, Raymond Barrow of Crossville, Robert Barrow of Maryland, Rex Barrow of New Jersey and David Barrow of Durham, NC; 22 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Barrow; brothers, Russell Owens and Herbert Owens Jr.; sister, Thelma Vaden; and grandson, Daniel Osburn.
The family requests that memorials be made to Fairfield Glade Baptist Church building fund or Hospice of Cumberland County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Etta L. Eldridge
Jan. 24, 1928 - June 8, 2004

Etta Lenoar (McNew) Eldridge, 76, of Graysville, OH, passed away June 8, 2004. A celebration of her life was held in her hometown on Saturday, June 12, with burial in Akron, OH.
Born in Claiborne County, TN on Jan. 24, 1928, her early life was spent working on the family farm in Crossville. During the World War II, she joined countless others in this country working for the war effort at a shirt factory in LaFollette, TN.
Following her marriage to Richard Howard Eldridge on Dec. 26, 1947, she moved from Crossville to Akron, OH where she lived, worked and raised her children. Her retirement years were spent in the small Monroe County town of Graysville, OH.
Survivors include her husband and lifelong companion of 56 years, Howard Eldridge; daughter, Etta Faye (Charles) McBride of Akron, OH; sons, Howard Ray (Wanda) Eldridge of Graysville, OH, Bruce (Lynn) Eldridge and Bob Eldridge, all of Akron, OH; brothers, Willie (Erica) McNew of Copperas Cove, TX and Paul (Mary Edith) McNew of Crossville; sisters, Ruby Lawson of Jacksboro, TN and Lydia Jewell (J.C.) Cox of Cairo, GA; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends she made during her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Mertie McNew.

Gerald D. Bradberry
July 10, 1943 - June 8, 2004
Gerald David Bradberry, 60, of Crossville, passed away June 8, 2004. Funeral services were conducted June 11 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Mike Kerley officiated.
Mr. Bradberry was born July 10, 1943 in Memphis, TN, the son of Roy Bradberry and Mary Sue Bradberry.
He was a self-employed truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Bradberry; son, Eric Bradberry; daughter, Erin Smith; grandchildren, Aidyn Smith and Grace Bradberry, all of Crossville; mother, Mary Sue Bradberry of Murphy, NC; and brother, Michael Bradberry of Murphy, NC.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Bradberry; brother, Roy Mack Bradberry; and sisters, Jean McWright and Joyce Ann Bradberry.
Pallbearers were Michael Bradberry, Eric Bradberry, Stuart Smith, Michael Roy Bradberry, Jonathan McRea and David McRea.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Frances J. A. Findley
Nov. 9, 1942 - June 8, 2004

Frances Jo Ann Findley, 61, of Crossville, passed away June 8, 2004. Graveside services were conducted June 10 at Green Acres Memory Garden, with Pastor Mike Garrett officiating and special music by Mike and Mark Madden.
Ms. Findley was born Nov. 9, 1942 in Crossville, the daughter of Cordell and Lula Stacey Phillips.
Survivors include his son, Steve Findley of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Michael Asberry of Crossville; granddaughter, Felicia Findley; sisters, Reba Phillips and Wilma Hassler of Crossville; three nieces and two nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cordell and Lula Stacey Phillips.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Clarence Hale
June 9, 2004

Clarence Hale, 84, of Pikeville, passed away June 9, 2004. Funeral services were conducted June 12 from the chapel of Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, with burial in Beaver Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Hale was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving at Omaha Beach in Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, the Black Forest and the Rhine River. He was also a former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and a retired bus driver for the Bledsoe County school system.
Survivors include his daughters, Deanna (Paul) Simmons of Pikeville, Elaine (Dexter) Selby of Pikeville and Kaye (Jackie) Williams of Spencer; grandchildren, Stephen P. Simmons, Shelly Simmons Cross, Joseph L. Simmons, Dirk B. Selby, DeeDee Selby Graham, Dezi Bart Selby, Deone Selby Myers and Cheryl Williams Lewis; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Virginia LeCroy of Soddy-Daisy; brothers, James A. Hale of Pikeville, Lester D. Hale of Cleveland and Herbert H. Hale of Pikeville; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Hale; sister, Anna Lou Pendergrass; and parents, Harry and Stella Hale.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to your favorite charity in memory of Clarence Hale.
Putnam-Reed Funeral Home of Pikeville was in charge of the arrangements.

Lena H. Swan
May 9, 1917 - June 11, 2004

Lena Hood Swan, 87, of Crossville, passed away June 11, 2004. Graveside services were conducted June 13 at Green Acres Memory Gardens, with Roland Smith officiating.
Mrs. Swan was born May 9, 1917 in Sparta, TN, the daughter of Albert Riley Hood and Ellen Carr Hood.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Ezra R. Swan of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Ellena Swan Daniel and Robert L. Daniel of Crossville; granddaughters, Patricia Dawn Sharp of Maryville and Amy Shannon Olson of Portland, TN; great-grandchildren, Brooke Elaine Olson, Marshall Scott Harrington, Jason Sharp, Holli Katherine Olson and Zoe Renae Olson; and sister, Faye Anderson of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Riley Hood and Ellen Carr Hood.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

David C. Taylor
Dec. 19, 1927 - June 8, 2004

David C. Taylor, 76, of Crossville, passed away June 8, 2004. Funeral services were conducted June 11 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Joseph Elmore officiated.
Mr. Taylor was born Dec. 19, 1927 in Cumberland County, the son of Robert Lee Taylor and Emma Elizabeth Elmore Taylor.
He was a truck driver and served in the U.S. Army Corps during World War II. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his daughters, Luann Gaskins of Columbia, KY and Elizabeth Geneva Evans of Germantown, MD; sons, David Earl Taylor of Gainesboro and David Ray Taylor of Hopewell, VA; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruby Hopper; and brothers, James, Charles, Robert and Hubert Taylor.
Pallbearers were David Taylor, Matthew Taylor, Delmar Wyatt, Jim Wyatt, Frank Smith and Leon Woody.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Gary L. Wheeler
Sept. 9, 1939 - May 27, 2004

Gary Lynn Wheeler, 64, of Crossville, passed away May 27, 2004. Funeral services were conducted June 1 from Harrison Funeral Home in Tama, IA, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama, IA. Jerry Arise-Rouse officiated.
Mr. Wheeler was born Sept. 9, 1939 in Kellerton, IA, the son of Troy and Naomi Wheeler.
He was a manager at Amoco West.
Survivors include his son, Troy Wheeler of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Bryan Dean of Chatsworth, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Audrey Wheeler of Tama, IA; sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Bill Garrett of Crossville; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Larry Wheeler.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

James M. Kidwell
June 9, 1927 - June 4, 2004
James Malcolm Kidwell, 76, of Springhill, FL, passed away June 4, 2004. Funeral services were conducted June 9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Neverfail Cemetery. Bro. Wade Webster officiated.
Mr. Kidwell was born June 9, 1927 in Pikeville, TN, the son of Luther B. Kidwell and Martha Golden Kidwell.
He was an engineer for the Chrysler Motor Company and served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Donna Kidwell of St. Clair Shores, MI; daughter and son-in-law, Renee and John Stephens of Oxford, MI; grandchildren, Christina Kidwell, Elizabeth Kidwell, Natasha Kidwell, Paul Stephens and Kevin Stephens; sisters, Christine Harkleroad of Atlanta, GA, Geneva Rakes of Murfreesboro and Louise Cummings of Illinois; brother, Boyd Kidwell of Crossville; and companion, Nina Shenk of Florida.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie Damphouse Kidwell; and sisters, Dorothy Bass and Joyce MacCondless.
Family members served as pallbearers.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Elmer G. Dishman
Oct. 11, 1926 - June 4, 2004
Elmer George Dishman, 77, of Crossville, passed away June 4, 2004. Funeral services were conducted June 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Thomas Hale officiated, with special music and singing by Greg Sherrill, John Dishman and Matthew Wilson.
Mr. Dishman was born Oct. 11, 1926 in Fentress County, TN, the son of Henry S. Dishman and Bertha Mae Crabtree Dishman.
He worked in the dry cleaning business and attended the Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include his daughters, Yvonne Ponton, Debbie Sherrill and Vicky Wells, all of Crossville; sons, Kerry Dishman and Stewart Dishman, both of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Martha Netherton of Lebanon, Fonzie Netherton of Crossville, Odell Stones of Elyria, OH, Leta Tollett of Crossville and Lera Dover of Canton, OH; and brother, Leroy A. Dishman of Beuna Vista, VA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Clayton Dishman; and sisters, Mary Turner and Elmira Jacobsen.
Pallbearers were Donnie Stoner, Dewayne Stoner, Daniel Brown, Lane Stoner, Greg Sherrill and John Dishman.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Norma Dittrick
June 4, 2004

Norma Dittrick, 47, of Columbus, OH, passed away June 4, 2004. Memorial services will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, June 12, at Tollett Cemetery in Sequatchie Valley, and Tuesday, June 15, in Dayton, OH.
Mrs. Dittrick was a graduate of Meadowdale High School and Wright State University. She was currently employed by Wright State University School of Medicine as a senior emergency medical services technologist. Norma was primarily in charge of American Heart Association classes such as basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support and many others. She assisted in various ways with the medical school and the Emergency Medicine Residency program for about 24 years.
She was a paramedic and a firefighter with the Harrison Township Fire Department for over 23 years and currently served as the emergency medical services coordinator.
She was a member of Ohio's FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force. Initially she performed as a medical specialist and presently as an oversight committee member.
Mrs. Dittrick served Emergency Medical Services well as instructor for paramedics and emergency medical technicians. She was a representative to the Greater Miami Valley Emergency Medical Services Council and served in many ways up to the presidency of the council. She was an active member of many committees of the Ohio Heart Association and currently chaired the External Cardiac Care Committee. From Ohio, she was utilized to assist the National Heart Association with several functions.
Survivors include her husband, Dale Dittrick, a recently retired Dayton Fire Department lieutenant and former Harrison Township Fire Department member, where they met. She is also survived by her father, Bill Tollett of Crossville; sister, Kim Tollett of Murfreesboro; brother, Billy Tollett of Murfreesboro; stepdaughter, Sara Dittrick of Dayton; nephews, Austin and Jarrod Wilson and Bo Tollett of Murfreesboro; and niece, Macy Tollett of Murfreesboro.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Hoskins Tollett of Dayton, OH.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association.

Karen M. Graham
Dec. 23, 1951 - June 5, 2004

Karen Marlene Graham, 52, of Pikeville, passed away June 5, 2004. A private memorial service was held June 8 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home. Bro. David Wilkerson officiated.
Mrs. Graham was born Dec. 23, 1951 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of John and Ruth Landess.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Graham Sr. of Pikeville; sons and daughter-in-law, Billy Graham Jr. and Gary Paul and Beverly Graham, all of Pikeville; daughters, Angela Weiser of Niles, MI and Daphne Terwilliger of Kentucky; grandchildren, Brad, Justin, Samuel, Daniel and Elizabeth; mother, Ruth Landess of South Daytona, FL; brother, Sam Yates of Florida; and sisters, Barbara Jones of Ohio, Linda Heisey of Florida, Cheryl Oda of Ohio, Mary Burger of Florida and Debbie Yates of Florida.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Landess.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Lela J. Griffith
Jan. 31, 1929 - May 28, 2004

Lela June Griffith, 75, passed away May 28, 2004. Funeral services were conducted May 30 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Hank Jones and the Rev. Johnny Goldston officiated, with special music by Randall Jackson and Grant Caywood.
Mrs. Griffith was born Jan. 31, 1929 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Frank Edward and Belvia Smith Tabor.
She loved sewing, cooking, reading and working puzzle books. She was a member of Fredonia Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Griffith; daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Steve Hensley and Donna and Jerry Davenport, all of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, David and Linda Griffith of Crossville; brother, Lloyd Tabor of Crossville; sisters, Harriett Miller, Lucy Miller, Marjorie Rector, Eva Rogers and Esther Sowder, all of Crossville; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Myrtle Lawson; and brothers, Emmett Tabor and Harold Tabor.
Pallbearers were Joe Hensley, Steven Hensley, Keith Griffith, Josh Davenport, Jason Adams, Keith Miller, Rodney Davenport and Jon Becker.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Gwendolyn J. Church
Oct. 20, 1944 - June 2, 2004
Gwendolyn Juanita Church, 59, of Fairfield Glade, passed away June 2, 2004. Funeral services were conducted June 6 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Robert Hull officiating.
Mrs. Church was born Oct. 20, 1944 in Marion, VA, the daughter of Elmer Ernest Pennington and Dorothy Shepherd Pennington.
She was a secretary for the U.S. government before retiring.
Survivors include her husband, Harold Church; sons and daughters-in-law, Shannon and Monica Abbott of Georgetown, TX, Nathan and Amy Abbott of Franklin, TN, Jason and Michelle Abbott of Columbia, TN and Mark Abbott of London, England; daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Mike Leo of Lusby, MD and Arrah and Jody Callahan of Bryant, AR; grandchildren, Haley Abbott, Chad Leo and Emma Callahan; and brother, Charles Pennington of Maryland.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Ernest Pennington and Dorothy Shepherd Pennington.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

David A. Miller
Aug. 27, 1956 - June 1, 2004

David Allen Miller, 47, of Alabama, formerly of Crossville, passed away June 1, 2004. Funeral services were conducted June 5 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in the Pomona Cemetery. Bro. Robert Canant officiated.
Mr. Miller was born Aug. 27, 1956 in Crossville, the son of Allen Guy Miller and Roberta Turner Miller.
He was a carpenter and a member of New Song Community Church.
Survivors include his wife, Belinda Regina Miller of Andalusia, AL; son, Daniel Allen Miller of Andalusia, AL; daughters, Amy Melissa Miller of New Jersey and Latoya Joy Miller of California; two grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Donald Fisher of Crossville; and brother and sister-in-law, Paul Roy and Velma Miller of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Samantha Leeann Miller.
Pallbearers were Robert Brendle, Mike Triplett, Jerry Amonett, Josh Sherrill, David Clark, Tyrone Longo and Ronald Lee Brendle.
Honorary pallbearers were Don Fisher and Paul Miller.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

William Agee
May 30, 1922 - May 27, 2004
William "Clenn" Agee, 81, of Crossville, passed away May 27, 2004. Funeral services were conducted June 1 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Tommy Slaton officiated.
Mr. Agee was born May 30, 1922 in Cumberland County, the son of William Alfred and Alba Henry Agee.
He was an only child raised in a Christian family. He and his special friend, Ivan Mooneyham, with whom he was raised, would say they had the best caregivers of anybody. He loved his job of 15 years in which he served as a police officer. He was a member of Fredonia Baptist Church. He was a hard-working and dedicated family man who loved his children and grandchildren very much. He had a special saying that when asked how he was he would reply, "I was better, but I got over it."
He married Christine Lewis Aug. 21, 1954 and would have celebrated 50 years this year. He had a very special relationship with his son-in-law, Danny, with whom he spent a lot of time with. He also loved to fish.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Agee of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Danny Swafford of Crossville; grandchildren, Chris Sherrell, Jeff Sherrell and his wife, Lisa, all of Crossville, and Whitney Agee of Texas; step-grandchildren, Tasha and Dino Swafford of Crossville, Danny Carey of Texas and Chad McKeg of Iowa; step-great-grandchildren, Briana and Ian Hiestand; niece and nephew, Gabriel and Ashton Norris; special friends, Debbie Marlow and Pat Corn; and his doctor who was very special to him, Dr. Robert Nichols.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Bill Agee and Michael Allen Agee; and two infant sisters.
The Crossville City Police Department served as pallbearers. Retired former members of the Crossville Police Department served as honorary pallbearers.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Lloyd B. Bookout
July 16, 1955 - May 27, 2004

Lloyd Basil Bookout, 48, of Crossville, passed away May 27, 2004. Funeral services were conducted June 1 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. David Wilkerson officiating.
Mr. Bookout was born July 16, 1955 in St. Clair Shores, MI, the son of Charles and Maude Jannette Tucker Bookout.
He was a truck driver.
Survivors include his mother, Jannette Tucker Bookout of Crossville; nephew, William Freeman of Michigan; and niece, Kristine Marion of Michigan.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Benjamin T. Brady Jr.
Aug. 22, 1920 - May 29, 2004

Benjamin Thomas (Tom) Brady Jr., 83, of Crab Orchard, passed away May 29, 2004. Funeral services were conducted June 1 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Mt. Sulphur Cemetery in Grandview, TN. Bro. Douglas Hodge officiated, with special music by John Pugh, Janis Norris and Marcie Green, and remarks by Doug, Milton and Connie Brady.
Mr. Brady was born Aug. 22, 1920 in Cumberland County, the son of Benjamin Thomas Brady Sr. and Dora Alice Garrison Brady.
He was a World War II Army veteran and retired from the Mueller Company in Chattanooga in 1980. Shortly thereafter, he returned to his homeland in Cumberland County. After sustaining life-changing injuries from a car accident in 1997, he resided with his surviving daughter, Connie Brady, for 5 1/2 years.
Survivors include his daughter, Connie Brady of Soddy Daisy; grandsons, Brian and Evan Brady of Soddy Daisy; sister, Ann Hook of Crossville; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Reed Brady; brothers, Chat, Robert and Clyde Brady; and sisters, Mamie Brady Modarelli and Idella Brady.
Pallbearers were Brian Brady, Chat Brady Jr., Evan Brady, Milton Brady, Thomas Brady and Keith Brady.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Minnie H. M. Brock
June 1, 2004

Minnie Helen Mooneyham Brock, 63, of Sparta, passed away June 1, 2004. Funeral services were conducted June 3 at Doyle United Methodist Church, with burial in Cummingsville Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Sam L. Brock of Sparta; sons and daughters-in-law, Sammy Mason and Donna Brock and Bobby Dale and Penny Brock, all of Sparta; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Elaine and David Brown, of Doyle, TN; brothers and sisters, Alma Burgess of Crossville, Lucille Boyd of McMinnville, Wanda Phifer of Cookeville, Jesse Rambo of McMinnville, Cynthia Cantrell of Sparta, Phillip Mooneyham of McMinnville and Wendell Mooneyham of McMinnville; grandchildren, Brad Brown and his wife, Tanya, of Quebeck, TN, Jill Rochelle and her husband, Jason, of Sparta, Brittney Brown, Zachary Brock and Brandon Brown, all of Doyle; and great-grandchildren, Hunter and Kelton Rochelle of Sparta.
Hunter Funeral Home of Sparta was in charge of the arrangements.

Donald J. Edmonds
June 1, 1930 - May 10, 2004

Donald Joseph Edmonds, 73, of Crossville, passed away May 10, 2004. Services will be held at a later date.
Mr. Edmonds was born June 1, 1930 in Kentucky, the son of William and Daisy Russell Edmonds.
He was a graphic designer for the newspaper industry.
He is survived by his son, Dick Edmonds of Indianapolis, IN.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Harold P. Irwin
April 8, 1943 - May 25, 2004

Harold Prentice Irwin, 61, of Crossville, passed away May 25, 2004. A memorial service was conducted May 29 at the First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Carleton Thackston and the Rev. Sandra Shawhan officiating.
Mr. Irwin was born April 8, 1943 in Williamson County, TN, the son of Harris Dee Irwin and Virginia Corine Skinner Irwin.
He was a purchasing agent for the state of Tennessee and was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie Davis Irwin of Crossville; daughter, Deborah Ann Irwin of Franklin; sons, Harold Porter Irwin of Hohenwald, TN and Mickey Lee Irwin of Miami, FL; stepsons, Tyler Emerson Biss of Cookeville and Bryon Elliott Biss of Crossville; three grandchildren; brother, Wayne Carroll Irwin of Tullahoma, TN; and sister, Mary Elizabeth Pulley of Nashville.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Cumberland County, American Cancer Society or First United Methodist Church building fund.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary McCrary
Feb. 28, 1937 - June 2, 2004

Mary McCrary, 67, of Crossville, passed away June 2, 2004. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 5, from the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Crossville. Pastor David Rowan will officiate, with interment following in the Mayland Cemetery in the Mayland community of Cumberland County. The family will receive friends at the church before the funeral beginning at 11 a.m.
Mrs. McCrary was born Feb. 28, 1937 in Lower Sleith, WV, to the late French and Elvia Miller Stalnaker.
She was a retired nurse's aide in Barberton, OH and a member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Crossville.
Survivors include her husband, J.B. McCrary of Crossville; daughter, Deborah Elaine Idell of Crossville; son, Robert Lee Idell of Toluca, IL; grandchild, Rebecca Idell; sisters, Edith Prince of Heaters, WV, Veda Lemon of Gassaway, WV and Loretta Kemp of Sutton, WV; brother, James Stalnaker of Clinton, OH.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey is in charge of the arrangements.

Charyn A. Parker
Aug. 28, 1946 - June 1, 2004

Charyn Anne Parker, 57, of Crossville, passed away June 1, 2004. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 5, from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Hank Jones officiating. Visitation will be held two hours before the service.
Mrs. Parker was born Aug. 28, 1946 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of George Henry Vaupell and Marion Elizabeth Vaupell.
She was an office manager at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL before retiring.
Survivors include her husband, William J. Parker of Crossville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Craig and MaryBeth Vaupell of La Grange, IL and Geoffery and Gale Vaupell of Westchester, IL; and sister, Victoria Peterson of Oak Park, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George Henry Vaupell and Marion Elizabeth Vaupell.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Morris E. Ringley
Dec. 7, 1917 - May 25, 2004

Morris Elmer Ringley, 86, of Fairfield Glade, passed away May 25, 2004. Graveside services were conducted May 27 at Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mr. Ringley was born Dec. 7, 1917 in Pickett County, TN, the son of Lawrence E. and Retta M. Hill Ringley.
He was a press operator for Trade-A-Plane and was of the Protestant faith. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his daughter, Donna Johnson of Powell, TN; sons, Bill Ringley of Tampa, FL and Barry Ringley of Colorado Springs, CO; six grandchildren; and brother, Kirby Ringley of Monticello, KY.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Conaster Ringley; sisters, Thelma Hedgecoth, Leida Ringley and Anita Ringley; and brothers, Delmer, Dock, Jack and Carl Ringley.
The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

John N. Brandon Sr.
May 22, 2004

Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) John Norman Brandon Sr., 73, of Radcliff, KY, passed away May 22, 2004, at Ireland Army Community Hospital at Fort Knox. Funeral services were conducted May 26 at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, KY, with Bro. Henry Hanna officiating. Burial with military honors was in North Hardin Memorial Gardens.
He was an Army veteran of Vietnam, retiring after 30 years of service. He received the following awards: Combat Infantry Badge, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (1OLC), Army Commendation Medal (2OLC), Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal (10th award), National Defense Service Medal (1OLC), Vietnam Campaign Medal (four stars), Non-Commissioned Officer Education Ribbon (third award), Overseas Service Ribbon (fourth award), Expert Marksmanship Badge (Tank Weapons, Pistol, Rifle) and Vietnam Service Ribbon.
After retirement, he served as a realtor and was executive director of the Radcliff Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), American Legion and Disabled American Veterans.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, Brandon; sons and daughters-in-law, John N. Jr. and Mary Brandon of Louisville, KY, Thomas E. and Kim Brandon of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Maj. Mark S. and Ingra Brandon of Killeen, TX; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy Brandon and Corky Morse of Radcliff, KY and Teresa Brandon and Joe Baker of Vine Grove, KY; honorary daughter, Tena Vervilles Emerine and her husband, Steve, of Elizabethtown, KY; sisters, Flo Deurell of Chattanooga, Sue Donnelly and her husband, Ed, and Jean Graham and her husband, Junior, all of Crossville; grandchildren, John N. Brandon III, Joshua, Ted, Kelly and Katie Brandon, Amber Trevino-Dillon, Ricky, Russ and Ryne Morse, Brandy and Matt Baker, and expecting Mark Norman Brandon; great-grandchildren, Kiersten and Jack Brandon and Artie Dillon; multiple nieces and nephews; and uncles, Fred Brandon and Ervia Hamby, both of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James T. and Clara Brandon; infant daughter, Martha Clair Brandon; and infant granddaughter, Brandon Paige Morse.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Radcliff Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), PO Box 686, Radcliff, KY 40159-00686, or the American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, 333 Guthrie St., STE 207, Louisville, KY 40202.

Erma P. Clendenon
Oct. 8, 1909 - May 28, 2004

Erma P. Clendenon, 94, of Crossville, passed away May 28, 2004. Funeral services were conducted May 30 at Hebron Church of Christ, with burial in Hebron Cemetery. Denver Farley officiated.
Mrs. Clendenon was born Oct. 8, 1909 in Warren County, TN, the daughter of Fate Panter and Mary Scott.
She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary's Church of Christ.
Survivors include her sons, James Clendenon of McMinnville and Harold Clendenon of Crossville; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lofton C. Clendenon.
High Funeral Home of McMinnville was in charge of the arrangements.

Troy L. Foust
Dec. 21, 1947 - May 31, 2004

Troy Lynn Foust, 56, of Crossville, passed away May 31, 2004. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, at Central Baptist Church in Crossville. Roland Smith will officiate. Burial with full military honors will be held at 2 p.m. EDT Thursday, June 3, at Leach Cemetery in Lake City, TN.
Mr. Foust was born Dec. 21, 1947 in Lake City, TN, the son of Carl and Willene Foust.
He was a basketball and football coach and teacher at Monterey High School from 1972-2000. He served in Vietnam from 1971 to 1972 with the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile).
Survivors include his wife, Linda Foust of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Melody Elaine and J.C. York and Crystal Lynn and Adam Brown, all of Murfreesboro; granddaughter, Hannah Leigh York; and sister and brother-in-law, Sissy and Steve Blizzard of Clinton, TN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Willene Foust.
The Veterans Honor Guard served as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers were Roger Snyder, David Landrum, Tim Leinart, Paul Leinart, Joe Leinart and Steve Blizzard.
The family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Sewell D. Givens
May 28, 2004

Sewell David Givens, 82, of Rockwood, formerly of Crossville, passed away May 28, 2004. A homecoming celebration was held May 30 from the First Baptist Church in Rockwood, with the Rev. Rick Roberts and the Rev. Ernie Willis officiating. Burial followed in the Daysville Cemetery.
Mr. Givens was a retired educator at Cumberland County High School. An ordained minister, he earned his B.A. degree from Carson-Newman College with <I>cum laude<I> distinction. He earned his M.A. degree at Tennessee Technological University. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his sister, Hazel Justice of Rockwood; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Florence Givens; sisters, Anna Mae Givens, Cecil Givens, Ludia Sutton, Selma Hamilton and Della Ledbetter; and brothers, Arthur Givens, Floyd Givens and Vernon Givens.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

George Tutterow
June 20, 1914 - May 25, 2004

George Tutterow, 89, of Crossville, passed away May 25, 2004. Funeral services were conducted May 28 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. David Wilkerson officiated with remarks by his nephew, Dr. Curtis Tutterow, Roy Stone and Tom Hendon. Special music was by Shirley Vess, Carol Marr and the Happy Hearts Choir.
Mr. Tutterow was born June 20, 1914 in Roane County, TN, the son of Tom and Alice Harvey Tutterow.
He was a deacon and a faithful member of the First Baptist Church. He was one of the original employees of Trade-A-Plane, retiring in 1976 after 34 years. In his retirement years, he enjoyed doing volunteer work for the hospital installing lifelines.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Thelma Mee Tutterow; daughter, Rita DeFrees of Crossville; sisters, Grace Tutterow and Vivian Russell of Kingston; several nephews and a niece.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, J.B. and Harvey Tutterow; nieces, Susan Russell and Martha Sue Tutterow; and son-in-law, Jon W. DeFrees.
The family requests that memorials be made to the American Red Cross Society, PO Box 102454, Atlanta, GA, 30368.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Arthur Wright
Dec. 2, 1908 - May 24, 2004

Arthur Wright, 95, of Crossville, passed away May 24, 2004. Graveside services were conducted May 27 at Linary Cemetery, with the Rev. Pete Ullmann officiating.
Mr. Wright was born Dec. 2, 1908 in Armbrust, PA, the son of Lloyd Nelson and Jessie Hart Wright.
He was a retired systems engineer for Bell Telephone and a United States Army veteran, having served our country during World War II. He was one of the founders of the Cumberland County Humane Society and remained very active in the society. He was also a member of the Exchange Club, Cumberland County Senior Center and Bell Telephone Pioneers.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Frances Wright of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Joyce Wright of Sarasota, FL; daughter, Janice Wright of Holmes Beach, FL; sister, Dorothy Gunderson of Seattle, WA; and grandchildren, Bryan, Keith, Jared and Corinne Wright.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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