Obituaries published Sept. 29

Donald B. Aller
March 4, 1929 - Sept. 24, 2004
Donald B. Aller (Skip), 75, passed away Sept. 24, 2004. A memorial service was be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at Christ Lutheran Church in Fairfield Glade, with interment in the church columbarium. The Rev. Jerry Weeks officiated.
Mr. Aller was born March 4, 1929 in Toledo, OH, the son of William and Olga (McKenna) Aller. He married Jane E. Avery in 1950. He served two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He was employed for over 42 years with Lakehead Pipeline Company. He and his family lived in several states including Minnesota, Michigan and Indiana. He also worked as an inspector for the pipeline company in several Canadian provinces. He retired from his position as a supervisor in 1989. Skip and Jane moved to Fairfield Glade that same year.
When the family lived in Bagley, MN, he served as mayor of the town. He was a member of the Masons and Elks. He was a charter member of Christ Lutheran Church in Fairfield Glade and served on the building committee. He was also a volunteer fireman in the Glade for 10 years and was battalion captain of his unit.
Skip and Jane enjoyed traveling and loved square dancing, round dancing and golfing with their friends in the Glade.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Aller; children, Steve and Marcy Aller of Brighton, MI, Doug and Cheryl Aller of Superior, WI and Larry and Sherry (Aller) Nelson of Green Bay, WI; and grandchildren, Matthew, Timothy and Andrew Nelson, David and Emily Aller.
Memorial donations may be made to Christ Lutheran Church building committee.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Obituaries published Sept. 28

Pamela A. H. Belvin
Nov. 28, 1957 - Sept. 22, 2004
Pamela Ann Hyder Belvin, 46, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 22, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 25 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Ralph Reagan officiating.
Mrs. Belvin was born Nov. 28, 1957 in Avon, OH, the daughter of Charles Eugene Hyder and Beatrice Hoey Hyder.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald Belvin of Crossville; son, Jason Belvin of Crossville; grandchildren, Faith Ann Belvin and Austin Jerrad Creselious; brothers, Thomas Charles Hyder of Crossville, Richard Eugene Hyder of Florida and Joseph Robert Hyder of Georgia; and sisters, Cheryl Lynn Belvin of Georgia, Carol Lynn Cottrell of Crossville and Sandra Adkins of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Eugene Hyder and Beatrice Hoey Hyder.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Oda V. Burgess
Nov. 9, 1920 - Sept. 16, 2004
Oda V. Burgess, 83, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 16, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 19 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Delmer McCowan officiated.
Mrs. Burgess was born Nov. 9, 1920 in Manchester, KY, the daughter of James and Elizabeth Spurlock Byrd.
She was a factory worker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Shirley Oakes of Crossville, Wilma Beaty of Cookeville and Carol Hurley of Crossville; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and brother, J.B. Byrd of Cincinnati, OH.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wesley Burgess; daughter, Jackie Roark; sons, Ron Burgess, Earl Roark, J.C. Roark and Lester Roark; and sister, Allie, Dorothy and Claudia Byrd.
Pallbearers were Delmus Powell, Carson Allen, Tim Roark, Jimmy Pleasant, Jean Wellman, Amanda Bilbrey, Kevin King and Carol Hurley.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

James W. Clifford
June 24, 1929 - Sept. 7, 2004
James Woodrow Clifford, 75, passed away Sept. 7, 2004. Memorial services were conducted Sept. 11 from the Fairfield Glade Community Church Columbarium. The Rev. Dale Marshall officiated.
Mr. Clifford was born June 24, 1929 in Five Points, OH, the son of John Clifford and Margaret Lansing Clifford.
He was a retired insurance adjuster and a member of the Fairfield Glade Community Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Clifford of Fairfield Glade; sons, Jay Clifford of Columbus, OH and Joseph Clifford of Fairfield Glade; grandchildren, Dana, Anna, James Trent and Jennifer; two great-grandchildren; and sister, Alice Rister of Florida.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Clifford.
The family has requested memorials be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 672648, Marietta, GA 30006.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Violet E. Donelson
Nov. 3, 1915 - Sept. 21, 2004
Violet Elizabeth Donelson, 88, of Ozone, passed away Sept. 21, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. Bro. Bob Holder officiated.
Mrs. Donelson was born Nov. 3, 1915 in Crab Orchard, the daughter of Wallace Monday and Lucy Ann Pugh Monday.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Daysville Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Jean Ann and Paul McNeil and Patsy Donelson, all of Ozone; daughter-in-law, Betty Donelson; grandchildren, Renea Pugh and John of Columbia, TN, Stacey Courtney and Curtis of Florida, Jeff Donelson of Florida and Terry Ann Lee and Hank of Crossville; and great-grandchildren, Carey and Sam Ivey of Columbia, TN, Laura Pugh of Louisville, KY, John E. Pugh of Columbia, TN, Kyle Mathes of Kentucky, Zachery Mathes of Florida and Justin Lee of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Donelson; son, Jerry Donelson; brothers, Floyd, Roy, Paul, Herbert, Berthal and Fred Monday; and sisters, Cleo Redwine and Irene Walker.
Pallbearers were John Pugh, Bo Pugh, Curtis McCloud, James Collins, Hank Lee, Justin Lee, David Clifton, Larry McDuffie and Charles Hamby.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Roberta M. Emery
Aug. 27, 1927 - Sept. 8, 2004
Roberta Maxine Emery, 77, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 8, 2004. Graveside services were conducted Sept. 11 at Neverfail Cemetery. Ralph Reagan and Larry Hays officiated.
Mrs. Emery was born Aug. 27, 1927 in Frankfort, IN.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her son, Jay Emery of Manchester, TN; daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and David Marsh, Becky and Jeff Clark, Debbie Emery and Mary Emery, all of Crossville; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; brother, Donnie Watkins of Frankfort, IN; and sister, Betty Bradley of Lebanon, IN.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Emery; grandson, Bo Selby; great-grandson, Caleb Jones; and great-granddaughter, Shelby Selby.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Eddie W. Gilley
Dec. 7, 1953 - Sept. 16, 2004
Eddie Wayne Gilley, 50, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 16, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 19 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Henry Cemetery. Bro. Mike McCoy officiated, with special music by Donald Wattenbarger.
Mr. Gilley was born Dec. 7, 1953 in Crossville, the son of Charles Eugene and Georgia Faye Elkins Gilley.
He was self-employed in the construction industry, a United States Navy veteran and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his mother, Georgia Faye Gilley; sons, Brett Dewayne Gilley of Cookeville and Jason Creswell of Morgantown, NC; daughter, Shaun Gilley Foust of Macon, GA; brothers, David Eugene Gilley, Eric Ray Gilley and Ernest Lee Gilley, all of Crossville; sisters, Ernestine "Ernie" Bilbrey and Deana Stone Butler, both of Crossville; and grandchildren, Trent Perry, Loland Foust, Sean Foust and Timothy Foust.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Haley Earlene Bolin; and sister, Earlene Gilley Morgan.
Pallbearers were Michael Shane Morgan, Davy Dewayne Bilbrey, Christopher Cody Stone, Joe Goss, Lynn Stone and Scott Davis.
Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Dunaway and George Gibbons.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Marian W. Kyser
Jan. 3, 1923 - Sept. 24, 2004
Marian W. Kyser, 81, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 24, 2004. She was born Jan. 3, 1923 in Leavittsburg, OH, the daughter of Harvey and Bertha Webb.
On April 24, 1943, she married Harry Eugene Kyser in the First Methodist Church in West Palm Beach, FL. During World War II, she worked as a secretary at Portage Ordnance Depot in Ravenna, OH and the Army Air Force at Boca Raton Field in Florida. Later in Warren, OH, she worked as a secretary for many years.
Survivors include her husband, Harry E. Kyser; daughter, Joanne K. Kyser of Warren, OH; son, Donald L. Kyser of Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Diane K. Lauer of Liberty, OH, Gregory Kyser of Cincinnati, OH, Emily and Meredith Kyser of Richmond, VA; great-grandchildren, Justin Machamer, Amanda and Allyson Solarz, all of Liberty, OH, and Fredrick and Gregory Kyser of Cincinnati, OH.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Bertha Webb; son, James E. Kyser; brothers, Kenneth E. Webb and Thad Webb; and sister, Marjorie Ann Webb.
Burial will be in Crown Hill Burial Park, Vienna, OH.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Della Mae Meade
Aug. 7, 1937 - Sept. 17, 2004
Della Mae Meade, 67, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 17, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 20 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in the Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Ralph Reagan officiated.
Mrs. Meade was born Aug. 7, 1937 in Crossville, the daughter of Lawson and Mae Hedgecoth.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Ronnie Cox, Ricky Cox and Rubal Lynn Downs of Crossville; daughter, Kathy Jackson of Crossville; four grandchildren; and brother, Oliver Cox of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Meade; brothers, Marshall and Wesley Cox; and sister, Cora Cox.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Pleasant, Lynn Downs, Doug Jackson, Ricky Turner, Jerry Maynard and Jeff L. Cox.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Sept. 24

Maurice G. Bellville
Sept. 11, 1935 - Sept. 21, 2004
Maurice Garfield Bellville passed away Sept. 21, 2004. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at Cumberland Worship Center. Bro. Linus Vaughn will be officiating.
Mr. Bellville was born in the hospital in Omar, MI, and lived in Whittemore with the rest of his family until he married Leaberta Townsend on April 15, 1956. He was employed by the Michigan State Highway Department and the family was moved around the state until he decided to answer a job call to Alaska. The family moved up there for a two-year contract and stayed 30.
He enjoyed working with wood and his special hobby was making canes from the stunted diamond willow trees along the banks of the Yukon river, where he had his last bridge assignment. He would spend many months working on one and then applying many layers of clear shellac. He loved telling people about the wood and how it grew. He finished one for himself during his illness and used it the last few months. It was always the main topic of conversation. The Yukon River Bridge was built to span the mighty river to carry the oil pipeline from Prudhoe Bay to Valdeze.
Mr. Bellville took early retirement at age 51, and he and Leaberta traveled many places and enjoyed several cruises. They decided they wanted to live in an area with a more temperate climate and after much research and traveling, he chose Fairfield Glade as their new home and have been there for nearly 12 years. His other pastimes were his golf group, The Grady Bunch, and the Barbershop Singing Society that he'd been a member of for many years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Bellville; and mother, Erma Bellville, both of Whittemore, MI.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Leaberta; his son, Bryan, and his wife, Pang, of Wasilla, AK; their son, Stephen, and his wife, Liz (in the Marines) and son David and wife Sarah of Anchorage. His daughter Laurice Kirkland and husband Lonnie and Laurice's daughter, Angela Nault, both of Crossville. His brother, Clayton and wife, Kaye of Hale, MI; sister, Jeanette Bronson and husband Jerry of Cheyboygan, MI; and sister, Carole Carrick of Bay City, MI.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations to your favorite charity be made in Maurice Bellville's name and memory.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Mary Garrison
Sept. 7, 1918 - Sept. 22, 2004
Mary Garrison, 86, of Monterey, passed away Sept. 22, 2004. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home of Monterey. The Rev. Elmer McCowan officiated with interment to follow in the Welch Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Garrison was born Sept. 7, 1918 in Overton County, the daughter of Asberry and Sina Vaughn Pippin.
She was a homemaker and had been a factory working in Dayton, OH. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Letcher Garrison of Monterey; daughters and son-in-law, Lozena Looper of Monterey, Delma Randolph of Monterey, Maudean Ritchie of Byrdstown, Jenean and Grover Ridley of Tunnel Hill, GA and Barbara Jewell Tidwell of Dayton, OH; son, Dennis Dee Garrison of Dalton, GA; brother and sister-in-law, James and Maxine Pippin of Nashville; 20 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and 31 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Ruth Bowman, Laura Garrison, Willie McCowan and Virgie Blaylock; and brother, Walter Pippin.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey is in charge of the arrangements.

Eddie W. Gilley
Dec. 7, 1953 - Sept. 16, 2004
Eddie Wayne Gilley, 50, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 16, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 19 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Henry Cemetery. Bro. Mike McCoy officiated, with special music by Donald Wattenbarger.
Mr. Gilley was born Dec. 7, 1953 in Crossville, the son of Charles Eugene and Georgia Faye Elkins Gilley.
He was self-employed in the construction industry, a United States Navy veteran and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his mother, Georgia Faye Gilley; sons, Brett Dewayne Gilley of Cookeville and Jason Creswell of Morgantown, NC; daughter, Shaun Gilley Foust of Macon, GA; brothers, David Eugene Gilley, Eric Ray Gilley and Ernest Lee Gilley, all of Crossville; sisters, Ernestine "Ernie" Bilbrey and Deana Stone Butler, both of Crossville; and grandchildren, Trent Perry, Loland Foust, Sean Foust and Timothy Foust.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Haley Earlene Bolin; and sister, Earlene Gilley Morgan.
Pallbearers were Michael Stone Morgan, Davy Dewayne Bilbrey, Christopher Cody Stone, Joe Goss, Lynn Stone and Scott Davis.
Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Dunaway and George Gibbons.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Obituaries published Sept. 22

Ollie B. Buchanan
Feb. 15, 1919 - Sept. 13, 2004
Ollie Belle Buchanan passed away Sept. 13, 2004. Born Feb. 15, 1919, in Adel, GA, she was the only daughter of Charles Noma and Minnie Moore Harris. Her father died when she was two and the family moved to Claricona where they lived with Sarah Harris-Staley until they could establish their own home. She attended local schools including Orlando High School.
She was an avid homemaker and accomplished seamstress. She handmade her husband's shirts as well as her daughters' clothes from the cradle to their four unique wedding dresses. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Winter Park for more than 50 years, and had served as the president of the Berean Sunday school class. She was past Florida State DeMolay mother, president of the Winter Park BPO Does, member of the Winter Park American Legion Auxiliary, Order of the Eastern Star, District Cancer Drive chairman and Girl Scout leader.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50 years, Harold Curtis Buchanan Sr.; and brothers, Guy Harris, Charles N. Harris Jr. and Joseph Ryals.
She is survived by her daughters, Pattsy (Gary) Hamlett of Orlando, Barbara (Eugene) Parsons of Crossville, Catherine (Joe) Keck of Bell, FL, and Nancy (Walton) Baxter Jr. of Douglasville, GA; sons, H.C. Buchanan Jr. (Nancy), Charles P. of Orlando; and godson, Curtis Culver of Tampa.
She is also survived by her brothers, James (Ciele) of Longwood, FL, Johnnie of Ft. Lauderdale and Rodger (Eva) of Wimauma, FL; 19 grandchildren, including Hope P. Schubert of Crossville and Catherine Parsons of Washington, DC; and 14 great-grandchildren, including John Schubert of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Gary Hamlett, Eugene Parsons, Joe Keck, Walton Baxter Jr., Rick Ricks and David Boone.
Funeral services were conducted Sept. 16 at Winter Park First United Methodist Church, with Dr. Thomas Price officiating. Burial followed at Glen Haven Memorial Park in Winter Park, FL.
Obituary information provided by the Orlando Sentinel.

Emmett Hamby
Sept. 20, 2004
Emmett "Corky" Hamby, 69, of Morristown, TN, passed away Sept. 20, 2004. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Sept. 22, at Westside Chapel Funeral Home of Morristown, with Dr. Homer Wallace officiating. Interment will follow in Hamblen Memory Gardens.
Mr. Hamby was a loving, gentle and kind friend, husband and father and will be missed very much.
Survivors include his wife, Minta Hamby; children, Tonya and Tony Oakes, Bryan and Ginger Hamby, Trina and Kevin Crawford, Byron and Charity Hamby and Tarah Hamby; and grandchildren, Eric and Joshua Oakes, Brent and Kelsey Hamby, Cambrie Green, Brandon and Carissa Hamby and Kayden Peters.
Westside Chapel Funeral Home of Morristown is in charge of the arrangements.

Kathleen E. Myers
June 26, 1915 - Sept. 18, 2004
Kathleen Elizabeth Myers, 89, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 18, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 20 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana, TX. Charles "Chuck" Smith officiated.
Mrs. Myers was born June 26, 1915 in Webster County, MS, the daughter of Austin and Louisa Hood.
She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her sister, Frances Cowan of Crossville; one niece; and five nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max Ralph Myers; four brothers; and one sister.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Sept. 21

Alcie L. Bohannon
July 9, 1926 - Sept. 17, 2004
Alcie Lee Bohannon, 78, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 17, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 19 from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home of Cookeville, with burial in Browns Mill Cemetery. Bro. Gary Howard officiated.
Mrs. Bohannon was born July 9, 1926 in Putnam County, the daughter of Bill and Nancy Ann (Sparks) Whiteaker.
She was a housewife and a member of Old Fashion Independent Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa and Richard Pugh and Judy and Bobby Cumby, all of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Carol Bohannon, Donnie and Katherine Bohannon and Bobby Bohannon, all of Crossville; sister, Alta Brewer of Algood; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John William Bohannon; brothers, Arvil, Willie, Gar and Jeff Whiteaker; and sisters, Avo Bryant, Adaer Johnson, Abbie Conley and Anna Pearl Whiteaker.
Family and friends served as pallbearers.
Whitson Funeral Home of Cookeville was in charge of the arrangements.

Junior Davis
Feb. 12, 1945 - Aug. 10, 2004
Junior Davis, 59, of Warsaw, IN, formerly of Crossville, passed away Aug. 10, 2004. Memorial services were conducted Aug. 20 in Warsaw, IN, at Lucerne Park.
Mr. Davis was born Feb. 12, 1945, in Dayton, OH, the son of William Rainey and Minnie Etter Davis.
Survivors include his mother, Minnie Etter Davis of Crossville; daughters, Lisa Niles of Ocala, FL, Leslie Masterson of Warsaw, IN, and Kathy of Ft. Myers, FL; brothers, Ray Davis, Charles Davis, Doyle Davis, Gary Davis and George Davis, all of Crossville; sisters, Brenda King, Sally Elmore, Phyllis Elmore and Wilma Fontana, all of Crossville, and Mary Vitatoe of Florida; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; dear friends, Ernie of Warsaw, IN, and Jerry Maynard of Crossville; former wife, Sue Davis; and many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Rainey Davis.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel of Warsaw, IN, was in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary furnished courtesy of Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC .

Roy E. Smith
Dec. 5, 1919 - Sept. 12, 2004
Roy Edgar Smith, 84, of the Alloway community, passed away Sept. 12, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Reed Cemetery. Bros. Alan Strickland and Jim Schafer officiated, with special music by Marlene and Amanda Strickland and Jim Schafer.
Mr. Smith was born Dec. 5, 1919 in Cumberland County, the son of Luther and Lou Cynda Reed Smith.
He was a carpenter and a member of Meadow Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Thompson Smith of the Alloway; sons, James Smith of Crossville and Ricky Smith of Evensville; daughters, Christine Durham, Mildred Parton and Peggy Hassler, all of Spring City; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Max Smith of Crossville; and sisters, Betty Jennings of Arkansas and Daisy Gentry of Atlanta, GA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Georgia Esther Smith; and brothers, Robert (Jud), Leon (Skeek), Wallace (Hoss) and Ray Smith.
Pallbearers were his grandsons, Ronnie Phipps, Donnie Phipps, Tony Phipps, Joe Durham, Leonard Durham, Scott Smith and Allen Parton.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Ronald O. Speich
Sept. 15, 2004
Ronald O. Speich, 88, of Rockwood, passed away Sept. 15, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 17 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, with the Rev. Pete Scarbrough officiating. Graveside services and interment followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Speich was an ordained Baptist minister, a member of the Westel Baptist Church and was a deacon for over 50 years. He was a father and grandfather figure to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Survivors include his sisters, Pauline Howard of Westel, Mary Stiles of Westel, Evelyn Keylon of Chattanooga and Eva Coley and her husband, Harold, of Ohio; sisters-in-law, Olene Speich of Texas and Bertie Jolley of Rockwood; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends, many of whom he and his wife, Cleo, helped raise.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Fred and Sarah Brookhart Speich; wife, Cleo Jolley Speich; brothers, Henry, Roy and Earl Speich; and sisters, Mable Nelson and Gladys Davis.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

Ellen D. Wyatt
Oct. 12, 1911 - Sept. 10, 2004
Ellen Daisy Wyatt, 92, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 10, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 13 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Lantana Cemetery. Bro. David Dalton officiated.
Mrs. Wyatt was born Oct. 12, 1911 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Robert Anderson Evans and Pearl VanWinkle Evans.
She was a worker for the Monticello Canning Company of Crossville and was of the Church of Christ faith.
Survivors include her sons, Eugene Wyatt of Crossville and Carl Wyatt of Mansfield, CT; daughter, Crystal Stull of Crossville; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Ethel Atkins; husband, Sanford L. Wyatt; and sisters, Attie Norris and Vada Gibson.
Pallbearers were David Sojka, Shawn Wyatt, Stewart Tabor, Carson Norris, Hollis Bolin and Ronnie Webb.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Sept. 17

Charlene Farnsworth
Nov. 14, 1935 - Sept. 9, 2004
Charlene Farnsworth, 68, of Bonnerdale, AR, formerly of Crossville, passed away Sept. 9, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 13 in the Bonnerdale Seventh Day Adventist Church with Elder Woody Larson and Elder Steve Orian officiating. Interment was held in the Bonnerdale Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home of Glenwood, AR.
Mrs. Farnsworth was born Nov. 14, 1935, the daughter of Henry L. Ewing and Edith Pannell Ewing.
On Aug. 21, 1955, she married Glen Farnsworth. She was a member of the Chapel Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church and a graduate of John Brown University.
Survivors include her husband, Elder Glen Farnsworth of Bonnerdale, AR; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Shelly Farnsworth of DeQueen, AR; daughter and son-in-law, Cyndi and Ed Higgins of Crossville; mother, Edith Ewing of Bonnerdale, AR; grandchildren, Joshua and Maci Farnsworth of DeQueen, AR; and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Henry L. Ewing.
Davis-Smith Funeral Home of Glenwood, AR, was in charge of the arrangements.

Norma Fraga
June 26, 1965 - Sept. 9, 2004
Norma Fraga, 39, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Sept. 9, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 13 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Father Patrick Brownell officiated.
Mrs. Fraga was born June 26, 1965 in Chamal Nuevo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, the daughter of Jose Panpilo and Constanza Alonso Monroy.
She was a production line worker at Perdue Farms and attended St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. She enjoyed shopping, gardening and watching her favorite soap operas.
Survivors include her husband, Alfredo Fraga of Fairfield Glade; father, Jose Monroy of Mexico; son, Nestor Fraga; daughters, Magaly, Cynthia and Jaqueline Fraga, all of Fairfield Glade; and sister, Marta Monroy of Mexico.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Shirley F. Goney
March 12, 1948 - Sept. 11, 2004
Shirley Faye Goney, 56, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 11, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 15 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Harold Qualls officiated.
Mrs. Goney was born March 12, 1948 in Jamestown, TN, the daughter of James and Ruby Matthews Mullinix.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Bernard Goney; children, James Goney of Crossville, Theresa Dudley and her husband, Roy, of Weirsdale, FL, and Cinella Howard and her husband, Eric, of Crossville; grandchildren, Chris Howard, Tyler Howard, Cody Dudley, Jamie Mullinix and Tristian Goney; brothers, Don Mullinix, Pat Mullinix, Bob Mullinix, Cordell Mullinix, Carl Mullinix and Cliff Mullinix; and sisters, Rosell Deerdorf and Kathy Mullinix.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Pallbearers were Christopher Howard, Matthew Goney, Jamie Mullinix, Cody Dudley, Brandon Goney and John Mallory.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Peggy Sue McKinney
Aug. 19, 1962 - Sept. 4, 2004
Peggy Sue McKinney, 42, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 4, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 8 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Bro. Ralph Reagan officiated.
Ms. McKinney was born Aug. 19, 1962 in Fentress County, the daughter of Roy McKinley and Geneva Agle Hall Bilbrey.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Christopher and Jeremy Marsh of Wisconsin; daughter, Jessica Marsh of Wisconsin; brothers, Tommy and Leroy Bilbrey, both of Crossville; sisters, Helen Marsh of Wisconsin, Sandra Gilbert, Joann Myers and Pat Bilbrey, all of Crossville; a special friend of Crossville; and four grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Shirlene Smith.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Vernon S. Mitchell
Jan. 21, 1916 - Sept. 10, 2004
Vernon Smith Mitchell, 88, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Sept. 10, 2004. Memorial services were conducted Sept. 14 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Max Mayo officiating.
Mr. Mitchell was born Jan. 21, 1916, in Nashville, the son of John Francis and Ossie Lee Smith Mitchell.
He was a Vanderbilt University graduate and a retired railroad signal engineer. He was also a Navy Air Corps veteran, having served during World War II. He loved to golf and play bridge.
Survivors include his wife, Cil Mitchell of Fairfield Glade; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert and Heddi Mitchell of Wilmington, DE and Scott Mitchell of Nashville; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Michael Wells of Bloomington, IL and Patricia and Daniel Meessmann of Elmhurst, IL; grandchildren, Daniel and Thomas Alldridge, Matt Mitchell and Mary Grace Meessmann; nephew, Jack Long; and niece, Jean Diamond.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Frances Long.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Obituaries published Sept. 15

Thomas J. Finney
Sept. 4, 2004
Thomas Johnson Finney passed away Sept. 4, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at Meister Hills Adventist Church. A friendship meal will follow the service.
Mr. Finney worked as a security guard in 1983 when Progressing Bank, now AmSouth, was being built. He owned T.J.'s Hardware in the Village Mall at Fairfield Glade in the 1980s. Later he was a greeter at Wal-Mart.
He was affectionately called "Ga Ga" and will be sadly missed by his 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-granddaughters.
He is also survived by his children, Tom Finney V of Crossville, Lois Davis of Dayton and Phyllis Driscol of Deer Lodge, TN.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years; son, Melvin; and grandson, Bruce Finney.
Mundy Funeral Home of Jamestown was in charge of the arrangements.

Ralph M. Galt
Sept. 6, 1915 - Sept. 11, 2004
Ralph Martin Galt, 89, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Sept. 11, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Pleasant Hill Community Church.
Mr. Galt was born Sept. 6, 1915.
He was a longtime minister and worker for peace, justice and social equality.
Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Lester Paul Galt and Francis Elmer and Margot Galt; and grandchildren, Jacob Lewis Galt and Alexis Nicole Galt.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louisa May.
Memorials may be made to the Ralph Galt Legal Defense Fund to defend anti-nuclear protesters (checks made out to OREPA), care of Pleasant Hill Community Church, Pleasant Hill, TN 38578 or to Wharton Nursing Home building fund, Uplands Retirement Village, PO Box 168, Pleasant Hill 38578.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Sue L. Hendricks
Sept. 28, 1909 - Sept. 9, 2004
Sue Lynette Hendricks, 94, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 9, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 12 at the First Congregational Church, with the Rev. Cecil McFarland officiating. Graveside committal was held Sept. 13 at the Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville.
Miss Hendricks was born Sept. 28, 1909 in Jefferson County, TN, the daughter of Samuel C. Hendricks and Lucy Newman Hendricks.
She moved to Knoxville at the age of 13 and graduated from Knoxville High School in 1929 and the University of Tennessee in 1933. She was a school teacher in the Knox County school system for 39 years. The last several years were at Rule High School where she taught algebra I and II.
Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Hugh and Ruth Hendricks of Crossville; nieces, Betty Hendricks, Julia Scruggs, Linda West, Carol Young and Nancy Boling; nephews, Hugh Hendricks Jr., Joel Hendricks and Gerald B. Hendricks; and several great-nieces and great-nephews, including Tony and Tim Poore of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Gerald and Jess M. Hendricks.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the First Congregational Church, PO Box 475, Crossville, TN 38557, or the charity of your choice.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

William F. Jones
June 22, 1916 - Sept. 11, 2004
William "Bill" Frederick Jones, 88, passed away Sept. 11, 2004. Graveside services were conducted Sept. 14 at Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. David Daniels officiated.
Mr. Jones was born June 22, 1916 in Central City, KY, the son of John Walter Jones and Mary Ellen Park Jones.
He was a civil engineer and of the Methodist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He is survived by his friend, Wilma Hughes of Nashville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Jones.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Marjorie G. Orick
Feb. 6, 1921 - Sept. 13, 2004
Marjorie Guy Orick, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 13, 2004. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home in Maryville. Funeral services will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Allen Raines officiating. The interment service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, in Anderson Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Orick was born Feb. 6, 1921, the daughter of William "Bill" Mack and Lilly Guy.
She was a member of Tansi Community Church.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and A.J. Pearson; son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Rita Orick; grandchildren, Conley and Sonya Orick, William "Bill" Orick" and Cindy and Travis Colston; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Brady Orick and Olivia Colston; siblings, Spurgeon Guy, Bobby Guy, Stanley "Buddy" Guy, JoAnn Penland and Karen Taylor; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Walter Howard Orick; and siblings, Paul Guy, Wilma Sender, Thelma Roe, Billy Guy and Paul Guy.
McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Inc. of Maryville is in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Sept. 14

Roberta M. Emery
Aug. 27, 1927 - Sept. 8, 2004
Roberta Maxine Emery, 77, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 8, 2004. Graveside services were conducted Sept. 11 at Neverfail Cemetery. Ralph Reagan and Larry Hays officiated.
Mrs. Emery was born Aug. 27, 1927 in Frankfort, IN.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her son, Jay Emery of Manchester, TN; daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and David March, Debbie Emery, Betty and Jeff Clark and Mary Emery, all of Crossville; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; brother, Donnie Watkins of Frankfort, IN; and sister, Betty Bradley of Lebanon, IN.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Emery; grandson, Bo Seiby; and great-grandson, Caleb Jones.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

John A. Holland
Nov. 12, 1938 - Sept. 4, 2004
Dr. John Alford Holland, 65, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 4, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Jimmy Turner officiating and special music by Dudley Evans. Graveside committal was held Sept. 7 at Haley's Grove Cemetery.
Dr. Holland was born Nov. 12, 1938 in Parkersburg, WV, the son of Jack and May Fry Holland.
He was a preacher and member of Greavers Chapel Ozone Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Eileen Holland of Crossville; sons, Robert and Bill Jones of Jacksonville, FL, Johnny Holland of Ringgold, GA, David Holland of Jacksonville, FL, Jeff Johnson of Minneapolis, MN, John A. and Scott Holland of Parkersburg, WV; daughters, Grace Gibson of Michigan, Faith Holland of Jacksonville, FL, Charity Holland of Ringgold, GA and Donna Meadows of Jacksonville, FL; mother, May Holland of Fayetteville, NC; brothers, David Holland of Buffalo, NY, Gary Holland of Marion, NC and Bill Holland of Cleveland, TN; sister, Sandy Hupp of Fayetteville, NC; and 24 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Holland; son, Jack Holland Jr.; and sisters, Mable Holland and Charlotte Feather.
Pallbearers were Brian H. Felts, Robert W. Jones, William J. Jones Sr., William J. Jones Jr., Joshua Meadows, John R. Holland, David Eugene Holland and Jeffery Johnson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Gladys M. Hyder
March 2, 1936 - Sept. 6, 2004
Gladys Muriel Hyder, 68, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 6, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Gary Speich officiated, with special music by Greg Jennings and Katherine Hyder-Jennings.
Mrs. Hyder was born March 2, 1936 in Cumberland County, the daughter of James J. Whitaker and Alpha Lennis Miller Whitaker.
She was a retired accounting manager and a member of the Dorton Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Jim Hyder of Crossville; daughters, Cindy Burkepile of Evensville, TN, Katherine Hyder-Jennings of Nashville, Susan Hyder of Crossville and Melissa Smith of Pikeville; grandchildren, Alicia England and Brandon Smith; brothers, Edsel Whitaker of Crossville and Bethel Whitaker of Smyrna, GA; and sister, Nelda Stout of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Jama Lea Tapscott-Heinz and Barbara Jean Bennett; and brother, David Wayne Whitaker.
Pallbearers were Byron Welch, Greg Whitaker, Vance Graham, John Donnelly, Sam Graham, Ted Swafford, Charlie Stout and Ronnie Speich.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy L. Jordan
March 23, 1928 - Sept. 6, 2004
Dorothy (Dot) Lucille Jordan, 76, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 6, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 8 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Mike McCoy officiated.
Mrs. Jordan was born March 23, 1928, in Monterey, the daughter of Roy Lee Gossage Sr. and Edna Lucille Jenkins Gossage.
She was a licensed practical nurse and member of the Homestead Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Angel Jordan of Austell, GA, Pam and Antonio Ramos of Marietta, GA and Tosha and Mike Adkins of Crossville; grandchildren, Brittany and Ashlee Adkins, Keisha Snow, Donnie and Danny Hazel; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and half-sister, Margaret Rae Solomon of Dearborn, MI.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence (Shorty) William Jordan; brother, Danny Gossage; half-brother, Roy Lee Gossage Jr.; and grandson, Baby Adkins.
Pallbearers were Donnie Hazel, Danny Hazel, Shawn Russell, Mike Adkins, Tony Smith and Steve Snow.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Theresa P. Pratto
April 3, 1941 - Sept. 5, 2004
Theresa Patricia Pratto, 63, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Sept. 5, 2004. Services will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Pratto was born April 3, 1941 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of George and Mary Barnardyn Waschevski.
She was a machine operator at Flowers Bakery and was of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include her husband, Phillip Pratto of Pleasant Hill; daughters, Sharron English of Gordonsville, TN, Shelly Pratto of Kingston and Janet Garrett of Allardt; seven grandchildren; and brothers, Frank and John Waschevski, both of Jamestown.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Waschevski.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

James Smith
Aug. 20, 2004
James Smith, 60, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 20, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 23 from the chapel of Putnam-Reed Funeral Home of Pikeville, with the Rev. Rudy Oakes and the Rev. Doyle Ashburn officiating. Burial followed in Bud Smith Cemetery.
Mr. Smith attended Winesap Freewill Baptist Church and was a member of the Bledsoe County Rescue Squad and a former ambulance driver for the Bledsoe County EMS.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Smith of Crossville; daughter, Paula (Robby) Boring of Pikeville; son, Kendall (Melissa) Smith of Pikeville; stepdaughter, Jan (Gary) Hankins of Pikeville; grandchildren, Kasey Boring, Colton Boring, Kainen Boring, Kendra Smith and Molly Smith; step-grandchildren, Jody (Staci) Smith, Misty (Tommy) Selby and Kerry Smith; step-great-grandchildren, Alli and Josie Smith; sisters, Barbara Thurman of Pikeville and Gladys Hale of Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Laura Smith; sisters, Lola Houston and Opal Richardson; and brothers, Carlos and Hollis Smith.
Putnam-Reed Funeral Home of Pikeville was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Sept. 8

Alvie G. Foncree
Aug. 7, 1938 - Sept. 1, 2004
Alvie G. Foncree, 66, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 1, 2004. Graveside services were conducted Sept. 4 at Lantana Cemetery, with David Dalton officiating.
Mr. Foncree was born Aug. 7, 1938 in Illinois.
He was a truck driver before retiring and was a member of Lantana Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Barbara Foncree; sons, Randy Foncree of Knoxville and Ricky Foncree of Gonzales, LA; daughters, Peggy Mullen of Fremont, NE, Robin Baker of Plattsmouth, NE and Michelle Smith of Blair, NE; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Thomas Clyde Hamner
Jan. 14, 1930 - Aug. 18, 2004
Thomas Clyde Hamner, 74, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Aug. 18, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Fairfield Glade Community Church at 521 Snead Dr. Dale Marshall will officiate, with interment in Fairfield Glade Community Church Columbarium.
Mr. Hamner was born Jan. 14, 1930, in Memphis, TN, the son of Thomas Clyde Hamner and Ruth Carpenter Hamner.
He was a member of Fairfield Glade Community Church. He was retired from the McKesson Corporation (Sunmark) in San Francisco. He served in the Naval Reserves from 1948-1953. He was a Shriner, a Mason and a member of the Lions Club.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Margaret Faulk Hamner; sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Laurie Hamner of Atlanta, GA, Michael and Nedra Hamner of Crossville and David and Elena Hamner of San Francisco, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Steve Fuller of North Carolina; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Bruce Graves of Florida; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, please make contributions to Hospice of Cumberland County or the Fairfield Glade Community Church.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Leroy Matheney
Aug. 16, 1927 - Sept. 6, 2004
Leroy Matheney, 77, of Monterey, passed away Sept. 6, 2004. Funeral services will be conducted at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home of Monterey. The family will receive friends before the funeral service, from 2-5 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Bobby Floyd will officiate and interment will follow in the Welch Memorial Cemetery with full military honors by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Mr. Matheney was born Aug. 16, 1927 in Monterey, TN, the son of the late Virgil and Mary Allen Matheney.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He had worked at Frigidaire in Dayton, OH, and had owned and operated several businesses in Monterey.
Survivors include his daughters, Mary Ellen, Sarah Jane and Linda Sue; sons, Larry Matheney, Ronnie Matheney and Ricky Matheney; sisters, Edith Walker of Monterey, Chec Stamps of Monterey and Wanda Dyer of Crossville; and special niece, Brenda Foster of Nashville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Donald Matheney; brother, Bethel Matheney; and sisters, Elizabeth Walker, Alline Randolph, Doreen Barker, Beatrice Baker and Lois Regan.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey is in charge of the arrangements.

Hazel P. Oakes
Sept. 6, 2004
Hazel P. Oakes, 84, of Rockwood, passed away Sept. 6, 2004. Graveside services and interment will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, in the Moulder-Price Cemetery.
Mrs. Oakes was a member of the Mt. Vernal Baptist Church and operated Oakes Grocery from 1963 until 1978 on Mt. Vernal Rd.
Survivors include her husband, Beecher Oakes of Rockwood; son and daughter-in-law, Wendall and June Oakes of Rockwood; grandchildren, Ricky Oakes and his wife, Linda, and Bonita Oakes Wilcox; great-grandchildren, Nikki and Marly Oakes and Taylor Wilcox; granddaughter-in-law, Janet Oakes of Grandview; and sister, Zula M. Hill of Rockwood.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. and Emma Price; sister, Annie P. Ledford; and brother, Clyde Price.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is in charge of the arrangements.

Linda W. Pryor
Aug. 17, 1954 - Sept. 1, 2004
Linda Watson Pryor, 50, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 1, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 4 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Big Lick Cemetery. Jason Ayers officiated.
Mrs. Pryor was born Aug. 17, 1954 in Fentress County, the daughter of Hester Norris and the late Clarence Watson.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Winford Pryor; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Kimberly Hall of Crossville and Jeff and Tina Hall of Muncie, IN; daughter and son-in-law, Kristy and Michael Whittaker of Crossville; six grandchildren; mother, Hester Norris of Crossville; brothers, Guy Watson of Greenwood, SC and Charles Watson of Aiken, SC; sisters, Lois Winningham, Donna Wilson, Susan Houston and twin sister, Brenda Harris, all of Crossville; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Scotty Watson.
Pallbearers were Brandon Sherrill, Jeremy Myers, David Watson, Bradley Sherrill, Bryan Watson and Leroy Houston.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Haskel W. Shaver
March 20, 1926 - Sept. 3, 2004
Haskel William Shaver, 78, of the Ozone community, passed away Sept. 3, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 5 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery in Crab Orchard. Greg Russell officiated.
Mr. Shaver was born March 20, 1926, in Brotherton, Putnam County, the son of Elmer and Margaret Brewer Shaver.
He was a member of Griever's Chapel Baptist Church and was a retired carpenter and barber. He was a World War II veteran and a member of VFW Post 9686 in Crab Orchard.
Survivors include his wife, Reba Shaver; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Vincent Tollett of Ozone and Reda and Pete Kirby of Rockwood; grandsons, Pete Kirby and Steven Kirby of Rockwood, SPC Nate Tollett of Ozone and Ben Tollett and his wife, Tamara, of Tansi; six great-grandchildren; and brother and sister-in-law, Oscar and Fay Shaver of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Clarci Shaver and Sarah Ann Asberry; and brother, Charlie Shaver.
Pallbearers were his sons-in-law, Vincent Tollett and Pete Kirby; and grandsons, Ben Tollett, Nate Tollett, Steven Kirby and Pete Kirby.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Vera S. Wallace
Oct. 5, 1917 - Sept. 1, 2004
Vera Simmons Wallace, 86, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 1, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 4 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Simmons Cemetery in Bledsoe County. Bro. Paul Cagle and Bro. Joe Pruitt officiated, with singing by the Church of Christ Choir.
Mrs. Wallace was born Oct. 5, 1917, in Bledsoe County, TN, the daughter of William P. Simmons and Iantha Pendergrass Simmons.
She spent 36 years in the field of education in both Bledsoe and Cumberland counties and was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughters, Margaret Wallace and Susan Agee of Crossville, Ginny Emerson and Mary Wallace of Nashville; grandchildren, Shasten Agee Rasmussen and Shea Agee; and sisters, Clara Mooneyham, Willie Ruth Mills and Donna Boynton of Pikeville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Lloyd Wallace; and brothers, Garlen and Charlie Simmons.
Pallbearers were Shea Agee, Lindell Agee, William Simmons, Chris Simmons, William Mills, Ed Simmons, Robert Fisher, Barrett Fisher and Jim Wallace.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Shirley B. Zegarske
March 14, 1928 - Sept. 2, 2004
Shirley B. Zegarske, 76, of Cookeville, passed away Sept. 2, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was conducted Sept. 6 from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home, with Father Peter Coffey, SDS, officiating. Interment followed in the Paran Cemetery.
Mrs. Zegarske was born March 14, 1928, the daughter of the late Roy C. and Clarissa Nayers Bishop.
She was a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Church and was a retired pharmacist.
She is survived by her daughter, Jan Z. Shearon of Columbus, GA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edmund Zegarske (who died Oct. 27, 1984).
Family and friends served as pallbearers.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 421 N. Washington Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home of Cookeville was in charge of the arrangements.

Solomon Zeloof
Oct. 5, 1924 - Sept. 4, 2004
Solomon Zeloof, 79, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Sept. 4, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Chaplin Daniel Smith officiated.
Mr. Zeloof was born Oct. 5, 1924 in Bohrain, Persian Gulf, the son of Haskel Zeloof and Rachel Eliyahu Zeloof.
He was a photographer and florist and was of the Jewish faith.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Zeloof of Fairfield Glade; daughters, Deborah York of Antioch, IL, Leslee Zeloof Baker of Kodiak, AK and Stacy Shellabarger of Blue Grass, IA; stepdaughter, Judith Ann Sutton of Gages Lake, IL; stepson, Charles B. Springer of Altadena, CA; 14 grandchildren; brother, Jack Zeloof of Highland Park, NJ; and sisters, Marsial Krant of Highland Park, NJ and Victoria Zeloof of Eddison, NJ.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Donn Springer; sister, Nazima Zeloof; and brother, Ezra Zeloof.
Pallbearers were Charles B. Springer, Tim Shellabarger, Scott York, David Ostmann, Christopher Springer and Dan Zeloof.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Sept. 7

Thomas Clyde Hamner
Jan. 14, 1930 - Aug. 18, 2004
Thomas Clyde Hamner, 74, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Aug. 18, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Fairfield Glade Community Church at 521 Snead Dr. Dale Marshall will officiate, with interment in Fairfield Glade Community Church Columbarium.
Mr. Hamner was born Jan. 14, 1930, in Memphis, TN, the son of Thomas Clyde Hamner and Ruth Carpenter Hamner.
He was a member of Fairfield Glade Community Church. He was retired from the McKesson Corporation (Sunmark) in San Francisco. He served in the Naval Reserves from 1948-1953. He was a Shriner, a Mason and a member of the Lions Club.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Margaret Faulk Hamner; sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Laurie Hamner of Atlanta, GA, Michael and Nedra Hamner of Crossville and David and Elena Hamner of San Francisco, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Bruce Graves of Florida; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, please make contributions to Hospice of Cumberland County of the Fairfield Glade Community Church.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mark T. Ratliff
Dec. 21, 1978 - Aug. 28, 2004
Mark Timothy Ratliff, 25, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 28, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 31 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Mike Garrett officiated, with special music by Marek Rosenski.
Mr. Ratliff was born Dec. 21, 1978 in Cookeville, TN, the son of Malcolm Ratliff and LaDonna Ann Metcalfe Ratliff.
He was a student and of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the Rotary and the National Arts Club in New York.
Survivors include his daughter, Kayla Lane Ratliff of Knoxville; mother, LaDonna Ratliff of Thomaston, GA; father, Michael Ratliff of Crossville; sister, Tracy Fair of Memphis; brothers, Houston Ratliff and William Ratliff of Crossville and Scott Easley of Memphis; and grandfather, James W. Ratliff of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Marek Rosenski, Matt Fraser, John Henry Fraser, Rhett Holderfield, Houston Ratliff and Tony Rasso.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Pearlie L. Rector
Sept. 21, 1919 - Aug. 22, 2004
Pearlie Lee Rector, 84, of Monterey, passed away Aug. 22, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 25 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery. Bro. Dewey Peterson officiated.
Mrs. Rector was born Sept. 21, 1919 in Gainesboro, TN, the daughter of Ransom Wesley McHaney and Almira Young McHaney.
She was a cook and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Marie Manis of Crossville; sons, Bill Rector Jr. and G.W. Rector of Crossville; stepson, Ethen Legaspi; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Rector Sr.; sons, Fred and James Rector; brothers, Haskel, Jim and Baby Boy McHaney; and sisters, Sarah Smallwood, Mary Cross and Hazel Heddy.
Pallbearers were Gary Rector, Greg Rector, Craig Manis, Tony Green, Steve Poston and Mike Brewer.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Lillian Shuburg
April 29, 1922 - Aug. 27, 2004
Lillian "Lucille" Shuburg, 82, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 27, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 31, from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. B.J. Brown officiating. Graveside committal services were held in Rhea County at Mt. Sulphur Cemetery.
Mrs. Shuburg was born April 29, 1922 in Grandview, TN, the daughter of Charles Cicero and Jennie Dannel Decker.
She was retired from Cumberland Medical Center where she worked as assistant personnel director for many years and she was also a member of Gospel Baptist Tabernacle Church. She enjoyed bowling, walking and horseback riding. She also liked to spend time cooking, working on crafts and puzzles.
Survivors include her son, Robert Shuburg of Chicago, IL; daughter, Sara Hall of Crossville; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and special friends, Agnes Fraizer and John Davis.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Shuburg; son, Darryl Shuburg; sister, Jessie Mae Stern; and brother, Shirley H. Decker.
Pallbearers were Everett Grant, Mark Grant, Matthew Grant, Hank Grant, Jeremy Grant and Ralph Shuburg.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Dennis L. Walz
Aug. 24, 1947 - Aug. 27, 2004
Dennis Lee Walz, 57, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 27, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 30, 2004 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Mike Garrett officiated.
Mr. Walz was born Aug. 24, 1947 in Cincinnati, OH, the son of Kenneth Elmer and Nancy Virginia May Walz.
He was a dietary stock clerk for Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH and a member of Meridian Baptist Church. He was also a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his son, Daniel Walz of Nashville; daughter, Jill Barnwell of Crossville; and brothers, Michael Walz of Bradford, OH and John Walz of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth E. Walz Jr. and Robert W. Walz.
Pallbearers were Mike Walz II, Jeff Jones, Rick Myers Sr., Dustin Lester, Marty Lester and Tom McMahon.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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