ADA V. GUNTER
Ada V. Gunter, 92, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 23, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 25 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with burial in Linary Cemetery. Phil Jenkins and Mitchell Covington officiated, with special music by the Linary Church Singers.
Ms. Gunter was born Dec. 30, 1908, in Pickett County, TN, the daughter of Porter and Sibbie Hill Smith.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Linary Church of Christ.
Survivors include her sons, Keith Gunter of Crossville and James Gunter of Spring City; daughters, Grace Galyon and Charlene Gunter, both of Crossville; brother, Lansden Smith of Monroe, TN; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Greg Gunter, Barry Gunter, Mick Galyon, Marty Galyon, Rodney Ray and Marc Galyon.
Honorary pallbearers were Jesse Galyon, Michael Galyon, Brad Gunter, Brian Gunter and Cody Galyon.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to correct information submitted by the funeral home.

RONALD EUGENE NEALON
Ronald Eugene Nealon, 55, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 27, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 30 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hebbertsburg Cemetery. Bro. Bill Smith officiated.
Mr. Nealon was born Oct. 19, 1945, in Cumberland County, the son of Ira Elmer and Stella Beatrice Hall Nealon.
He was a security guard, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Michelle Davis of Crossville; brothers, Floyd Nealon of Elyria, OH, and Boyd Nealon, Clay Nealon, Paul Nealon and Dallas Nealon, all of Crossville; and sisters, Sybil Nichols, Faye Thomas, Anna Mae Norris, Bobbie Hoskins and Connie Cox, all of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Wilson.
Pallbearers were Mr. Nealon's nephews, Woody Cox, Wayne Henry, James Henry, Richard Nealon, Ronnie Thomas, Tim Nealon, Roy Nichols, Bill Norris, Josh Norris and Thomas Wilson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CHARLES J. BARNWELL
Charles J. Barnwell, 78, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 30, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 31 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with the Rev. Reed Jones officiating. Burial was Sept. 1 at Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mr. Barnwell was born July 25, 1923, in Crossville, the son of Henry and Judy Barnwell.
He was a carpenter, and a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Barnwell of Crossville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Judy Barnwell; and special friend, Sue Losey.
Pallbearers were Doug Bullock, Jason Bullock, Luke Bowman, Tony Bowman, Ed Barnwell and Ralph Barnwell.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

LOIS DILLE
Lois Dille, 93, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Aug. 27, 2001. A memorial service was conducted Aug. 31 at Pleasant Hill Community Church, with the Rev. William Ring officiating, reflections by family and special music by Ruth McKenzie.
Mrs. Dille was born June 29, 1908, in Cissna Park, IL, the daughter of Edward Lotan and Adella Carpenter Lawson.
She was a missionary in Angola, Africa, and a member of Pleasant Hill Community Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Patricia Dunbar of Winona, MN; son, Thomas Minton Dille of Fort Collins, CO; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Russell Dille.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Angola Memorial Scholarship Fund, through Pleasant Hill Community Church.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

EDWARD J. LOYD
Edward J. "E.J." Loyd, 73, of Dayton, OH, passed away Sept. 3, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at North Dayton Baptist Church in Dayton, OH, with Pastor Randy Chestnut officiating.
Local funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. at Newton Baptist Church in Crossville, with burial in Lantana Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from noon until time of service, at the church.
Mr. Loyd was born Dec. 5, 1927, in Crossville.
He was retired from Price Brothers Company after 43 years of service, and operated Loyd's Auto Service for 38 years. He was a member of the North Dayton Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma Loyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Mike Cboins and Shirley and Wade King, all of Lafollette, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Kathy Loyd of Dayton, OH; brother and sister-in-law, Clayton and Grace Loyd of Dayton, OH; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucille and Newell Moore of Sidney, OH; and Betty and Ferrell White of Pikeville, TN; four grandchildren, John, Brian, Nicole and Kacy; one great-grandchild, Amelia; and uncle and his wife, Rob and Dot Loyd of Pikeville.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Gideon Society.
Information was provided courtesy of Newcomer-Barclay Funeral Home, North Chapel, in Dayton, OH; and Bilbrey Funeral Home in Crossville.

RONALD EUGENE NEALON
Ronald Eugene Nealon, 55, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 27, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 30 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hebbertsburg Cemetery. Bro. Bill Smith officiated.
Mr. Nealon was born Oct. 19, 1945, in Cumberland County, the son of Ira Elmer and Stella Beatrice Hall Nealon.
He was a security guard, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Michelle Davis of Crossville; brothers, Floyd Nealon of Elyria, OH, and Boyd Nealon, Clay Nealon, Paul Nealon and Dallas Nealon, all of Crossville; sisters, Sybil Nichols, Faye Thomas, Anna Mae Norris, Bobbie Hoskins and Connie Cox, all of Crossville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Wilson.
Pallbearers were Mr. Nealon's nephews, Woody Cox, Wayne Henry, James Henry, Richard Nealon, Ronnie Thomas, Tim Nealon, Roy Nichols, Bill Norris, Josh Norris and Thomas Wilson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted to include additional information omitted by the funeral home.

MELVA ROSELIN TUCH
Melva Roselin Tuch, 55, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 2, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. at First Congregational Church, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. Cecil McFarland will officiate.
Mrs. Tuch was born Feb. 11, 1946, in West Virginia.
She worked in mortgage financing.
Survivors include her husband, Michael S. Tuch Sr. of Crossville; daughter, Patricia Montes of Crossville; son, Michael Tuch Jr. of Marquette, MI; mother, Thelma Harper of Ocala, FL; sister, Sylvia Jean Pope of Ashland, KY; brother, William Lee Harper of Ocala; and grandson, Noah Alvin Tuch.
She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Harper.
Pallbearers were Quenton Ledford, Nick Psilas, Dennis Quigg, Paul Miller, Mike Tuch Jr. and Ron Gajewski.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

ADELAIDE CARD
Adelaide Card, 87, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 27, 2001. A memorial service will be held Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church in Melbourne, FL.
Mrs. Card was born May 10, 1914, in Rochester, NY.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Suzanne Card, and Ronald and Kate Card; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Card.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, 610 Young St., Melbourne, FL 32935.
Information was provided courtesy of Crawford Mortuary & Crematory in Nashville.

ROBERT LEON CORNWELL
Robert Leon Cornwell, 66, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 2, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 4 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Creston Cemetery. The Rev. Russell Honeycutt officiated.
Mr. Cornwell was born July 9, 1935, in Nicholas County, WV, the son of Clarence and Mary Stanley Cornwell.
He was a retired forklift operator, and was in the U.S. Air Force. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria Sue Farris Cornwell of Crossville; and sister, Lou McQueen of Fairfield, OH.
Pallbearers were Frank Farris, Keith Howard and Norman Ryan.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

JAMES HERBERT DAUGHERTY SR.
Jame Herbert Daugherty Sr., 94, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 2, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 4 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with burial Sept. 5 in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. Roland Smith, Dr. Ken Daugherty and the Rev. Vern Daugherty officiated, with special music by Jason "Andy" Daugherty, Alyssa Daugherty, Jacquie Mitchell and Barbara Daugherty.
Mr. Daugherty was born Jan 28, 1907, in Scott County, MO, the son of Benjamin Gaither and Bertie Stokes Daugherty.
He was a retired manager of Standard Brands Corp., and was also former owner of an auto retail center in New Madrid, MO. He retired to Crossville five years ago with his wife, Vivian. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Crossville, and a member of the Masonic Lodge in San Diego, CA.
Survivors include his wife, Vivian Gaskins Daugherty of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, the Rev. Vern and Velma Daugherty, Dr. Ken and Barbara Daugherty, all of Crossville, and Jim and Edie Daugherty of Hilton Head, SC; brothers, Cecil Daugherty and Gaither Daugherty, both of Sikeston, MO; and grandchildren, Jason Andrew Daugherty, Ben Daugherty, Todd Daugherty, Barry Daugherty, Alyssa Daugherty, Pam Stanley, Kim Ginelli and Kristy Stavros.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

DOLORES ESTELLE MORLOCK DeWITT
Dolores Estelle Morlock DeWitt, 74, of Lake Tansi, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 30, 2001. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. at First Methodist Church of Crossville.
Mrs. DeWitt was born July 17, 1927, in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Alfred William and Dorothy Cornell Morlock.
She grew up in the Detroit area, graduating from Mackenzie High School. She went on to Albion College in Albion, MI, and graduated in 1949. While at Albion she joined the Kappa Delta sorority, and met and married Donald McQueen DeWitt, from St. Johns, MI, in 1949.
Mrs. DeWitt taught school in Albion; Detroit; St. Johns; Karlsruhe, Germany, during her husband's military service; and Roscommon County, MI. She and her husband partnered a grocery store business, Manor Market in Higgins Lake, MI, where they began raising a family of three daughters. They also lived in Lansing, MI and St. Johns before moving to Oak Ridge, Knoxville and then Lake Tansi.
Dolores was a blessed wife and mother, lover of music - including Sweet Adelines, piano and Community Band, an avid golfer and bridge player and enjoyed traveling in the United States and abroad with her beloved husband. Dolores and Don celebrated their 52nd anniversary on Aug. 6.
Survivors include her husband, Donald McQueen DeWitt of Lake Tansi; daughters, Donelle Bowman, Diana DeWitt and Dori Miller; mother, Dorothy Marlock; sister, Sharon Davis; and three precious grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in Dolores' name to Hospice of Cumberland County and the American Cancer Society.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary contains additional information paid for by the family.

VERTA MAE LEE ENGLAND
Verta Mae Lee England, 91, of Sparta, passed away Sept. 4, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. at Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta, with burial in the Isom Cemetery.
Mrs. England was born May 16, 1910, in White County, TN.
Survivors include her sisters, Venola Sliger of Cookeville and Ruth Loftis of Crossville; and several nieces and nephews.
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

EDWARD J. LOYD
Edward J. "E.J." Loyd, 73, of Dayton, OH, passed away Sept. 3, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at North Dayton Baptist Church in Dayton, OH, with Pastor Randy Chestnut officiating.
Local funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. at Winesap Baptist Church in Crossville, with burial in Lantana Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from noon until time of service, at the church.
Mr. Loyd was born Dec. 5, 1927, in Crossville.
He was retired from Price Brothers Company after 43 years of service, and operated Loyd's Auto Service for 38 years. He was a member of the North Dayton Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma Loyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Mike Cboins and Shirley and Wade King, all of Lafollette, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Kathy Loyd of Dayton, OH; brother and sister-in-law, Clayton and Grace Loyd of Dayton, OH; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucille and Newell Moore of Sidney, OH; and Betty and Ferrell White of Pikeville, TN; four grandchildren, John, Brian, Nicole and Kacy; one great-grandchild, Amelia; and uncle and his wife, Rob and Dot Loyd of Pikeville.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Gideon Society.
Information was provided courtesy of Newcomer-Barclay Funeral Home, North Chapel, in Dayton, OH; and Bilbrey Funeral Home in Crossville.

ALLEN SIMMONS
Allen Simmons, 84, of Erie, PA, passed away Sept. 3, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 6 at Luther Memorial Chapel in Erie, with the Rev. Billie Loomis officiating. Burial was in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery.
Mr. Simmons was born June 23, 1917, in Ravenscroft, TN, the son of Ervin Sr. and Mary Osborne Simmons.
He was employed by Hammermill Paper Co., retiring in 1976 after 38 years, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Luther Memorial Church in Erie, the American Legion Rodgers Israel Post 11 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Rose Henry Simmons; daughters and son-in-law, Sandra and Al Carlson of Erie, and Candice Sprouse of Wesleyville, PA; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Deborah Simmons of Erie; sisters and brother-in-law, Burnell Wyatt, and Juanita and Hollis Norrod, all of Crossville, Maggie Taylor and Julia Mae Chaffin, both of Dayton, OH, Dorothy Walling of Battle Creek, MI, and Elsie Bray of Indianapolis, IN; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Mary Simmons; sister, Jane Simmons; brothers, Edward Simmons, Herbert Simmons, William Simmons, Charles Simmons, Ray Simmons, Gad Simmons and Frank Simmons Jr.; and a son-in-law, Bob Sprouse.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Erie Unit, 2115 W. 38th St., Erie, PA 16508; or Luther Memorial Church, 225 W. Tenth St., Erie, PA 16502.
Information was provided courtesty of Dusckas Funeral Home in Erie.

STANTON EDGAR WRIGHT
Stanton Edgar Wright, 71, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 29, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 31 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Barry Lee and Bro. Jimmy Turner officiating and special music by Judy Waldo. Services were also held Sept. 3 at Spring Glenn Church of God of Prophecy, with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL.
Mr. Wright was born Sept. 21, 1929, in Crab Orchard, the son of Archie Lee and Eliza Phillips Wright.
He was a ship fitter, and a member of Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include his daughters, Pamela Sue Holton and Lisa Marie Ricketts, both of Crossville; sister, Azile Groce of Stockbridge, GA: brothers, Glen D. Wright of Daytona Beach, FL, and Marvin R. Wright of Jacksonville; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Thompson Wright.
The family requests that memorials be made to Pine Grove Church of God of Prophecy.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

BERTHA ASHBURN
Bertha Ashburn, 92, of Ozone, passed away Sept. 7, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 9 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary, with the Rev. Robert Bowen officiating. Graveside services and interment were Sept. 10 in Ozone Cemetery.
Mrs. Ashburn was born Oct. 21, 1908, in Ozone, the daughter of Walter and Zona Webb Miller.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Virginia Aytes, Margaret Ashburn and Sue and A.W. "Curley" Johnson, all of Ozone, and Ann Paine of Bridgeview, IL; son, Willard Ashburn of Berkley, IL; three sisters; 15 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Zona Webb Miller; husband, Dallas A. Ashburn; and son, John Ashburn.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

LAURA E. MILLER
Laura E. Miller, 89, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 5, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 8 at Isoline Baptist Church, with burial in Campground Cemetery. The Rev. Dillard Cantrell and the Rev. Robert Lawrence officiated.
Miss Miller was born Nov. 19, 1911, in Overton County, TN, the daughter of William Pearson and LaRissa Chilton Miller.
She was a factory worker.
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Freddie Miller of Crossville, and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and LaRissa Miller; brothers, Edgar G. Miller Sr. and Andy Miller; and sister, Maudie Carpenter.
Pallbearers were Damon Allred, Larry Bailey, Bobby Baisley, Dennie Branstetter, Ramey England and Van Locke.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

FRED L. SILVERS
Fred L. Silvers, 78, of Akron, OH, passed away Aug. 23, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 26 at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home in Tallmadge, OH. Private entombment services were held Aug. 27 at Hillside Memorial Park.
Mr. Silvers was born Dec. 6, 1922, in Crab Orchard.
He retired in 1984 from the Ben Gang Lathing and Plaster Co. as a plasterer, after 36 years of service, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of New Horizons Christian Church and of the Tallmadge Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Willodean Silvers of Akron; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Silvers and Glenn Warner of Tallmadge; sister, Arno McNeil of Crab Orchard; grandchildren, Brandy and Jenna; nieces, Brenda Hinch and Donna Davis; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Information was provided by the family.

AMANDA BILBREY
Amanda Bilbrey, 76, of Dayton, OH, formerly of Crossville, passed away Sept. 4, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 8 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. Russell Honeycutt officiated.
Mrs. Bilbrey was born Feb. 15, 1925, in Crossville, the daughter of Gene and Ida Boston Davis.
She was a homemaker, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sisters, Geri Smiddie, Lorene Campbell and Betty Buck, all of Crossville, and Mary Smith of Ohio; and two brothers, Jim Davis and Ike Davis, both of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Bilbrey; and brothers, Clarence Davis, Clyde Davis and Buck Davis.
Pallbearers were Joe Eller, George Davis, Nick Davis, Bradley Davis and Steve Tabor.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

MAE VIRGINIA EDWARDS
Mae Virginia Edwards, 84, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 5, 2001. Graveside services were conducted Sept. 8 at Cub Creek Cemetery in Jackson County, TN. Bro. B.J. Brown officiated.
Mrs. Edwards was born July 23, 1917, in Red Boiling Springs, TN, the daughter of Henry and Gertie Earps Smith.
She was a merchant for Edwards Shoe Store, and a member of Gospel Baptist Tabernacle.
Survivors include her son, Perry Edwards of Crossville; daughter, Pam Edwards of Crossville; six grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Edwards; daughter, Jeanette Jones; and sister, Magdeline Smith.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.

ELMER CECIL POWERS
Elmer Cecil Powers, 73, of LaFollette, TN, passed away Sept. 1, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 3 from the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home in LaFollette, with the Rev. Jim Wilcox and the Rev. Bart Powers officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Powers was born March 1, 1928, in Whitley County, KY, the son of Joe and Lillie York Powers.
He was an employee of CSX Railroad for 43 years, and was a member, deacon and choir member of West LaFollette Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Kathleen Davis Powers of LaFollette; daughters, Lois Collins of LaFollette, and Shirley Greenwood, Stella Heatherly and Edna Blackwell, all of Jacksboro; son, Carl Powers of Caryville; sisters, Mary Smith of LaFollette and Ellen Guy of Crossville; brothers, Edwin Powers and Clyde Powers, both of Indiana; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Lillie York; sisters, Avis Prewitt and Alice Davis; and brothers, Lloyd and Walter Powers.
Information was provided courtesy of Martin Wilson Funeral Home.

RONALD HARRY PUGH
Ronald "Ronnie" Harry Pugh, 54, of Crab Orchard, passed away Sept. 2, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hebbertsburg Cemetery. Bro. Danny Smith officiated, with special music by Deloy and Syble Brown.
Mr. Pugh was born Jan. 8, 1947, in Cumberland County, the son of Harry and Alma Jean Pugh Wilson.
He was a farmer, a construction worker for Tom Pelfrey, a bus driver for 28 years and a board member of Farm Service Agency for 10 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Smith Pugh of Crab Orchard; sons, Wayne Pugh of Cookeville and Andy Pugh of Crossville; daughter, Sherry Pugh of San Francisco, CA; father, Harry Pugh of Crossville; mother and stepfather, Jean and Bill Wilson of Crossville; and sister, Rita Kay Martin of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Pugh.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Kemmer, Tom Pelfrey, Steve Davis, Stan Rhea, Bill Hinch and Bob Hinch. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Stout, Bill Norris, Stan Nelms, Nick Hedgecoth, Richard Webb, Darrin Stryker, Ricky Copeland, Tim Tabor and Julio Ortiz.
The family requests memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Support Group at Cumberland Medical Center or Crab Orchard School Library.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ROBERT ANTHONY JASINSKI SR.
Robert Anthony Jasinski Sr., 61, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 5, 2001. A funeral Mass was held Sept. 10 at St. Casimer's Catholic Church in Cleveland, OH, with burial in Calvary Cemetery in Cleveland.
Mr. Jasinski was born Jan. 8, 1940, in Cleveland, OH, the son of Alexander and Harriet Serwatka Jasinski.
He was retired from Research Development Baking Company, and was of the Catholic faith. He had formerly been a resident of Cleveland, OH, and Antioch, IL.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Graham Jasinski of Crossville; daughters, Janet Murray of Lakewood, OH, Susan Jasinski of Crossville and Barbara Pryor of Cookeville; sons, Robert Jasinski Jr. of Norton, KS, and Daniel Jasinski of Crossville; sister, Mary Ann Murray of Cambridge, OH; and grandchildren, Jodi Jasinski and Joseph Schwenn.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Jasinski.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.

BILLY JOE POWELL
Dr. Billy Joe Powell, 67, of Smyrna, GA, passed away Sept. 10, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 15 at Praise Tabernacle Church in Powder Springs, GA, with the Rev. Tommy Chapman officiating. Interment was in Praise Memorial Gardens.
Dr. Powell was born July 7, 1934, in Meigs County, TN.
He was a retired dentist, and a founding member of Praise Tabernacle Church. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 1963, and was in the U.S. Army Dental-Medical Corps from 1954-'57. He had a dental practice in Austell, GA for 17 years. He taught dentistry at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK and at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Powell of Smyrna; daughters, Margaret Powell Smith of Tulsa, OK and Laura Ellen Powell of Atlanta, GA; sons, Joseph Scott Powell of Costa Mesa, CA, and James Coles Powell of Atlanta; sister, Shirley Powell Duer of Crossville; three grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Information was provided courtesy of Bellamy Funeral Home in Hiram, GA.

WINTON CECIL BROWN
Winton Cecil Brown, 89, of Sparta, passed away Sept. 16, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 18 at Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta, with burial in Highland Cemetery. Fred Copeland and Fate Wilson officiated.
Mr. Brown was born May 5, 1912, in Hilham, TN, the son of William Henry and Malley Florence Rich Brown.
He was a farmer.
Survivors include his sons, Charles Brown, James Brown, Michael Brown and Melvin Brown, all of Sparta, Ernest Brown of Murfreesboro and David Brown of New York; daughters, Ena Mae Dickenson of Crossville, Joanna Golden of Smithville and Carolyn Norris of Sparta; brothers, Ather Brown and Oscar Brown, both of Sparta, and Ed Brown of Nashville; sisters, Rose Belauh Smith of Hilham, Josie Mae Carmack of Indianapolis, IN, and Marion Fanam of Dayton, OH; 41 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Malley Brown; 18 brothers and sisters; four sons; and two daughters.
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ROBERT E. CRING SR.
Robert E. Cring Sr., 77, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 15, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Billy Smith will officiate.
Mr. Cring was born May 20, 1924, in Miami, FL, the son of William Harrison Sr. and Goldie Cring.
He was a furniture maker, and a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Cring of Crossville; son, Robert E. Cring Jr. of Crossville; daughters, Karen Sue Whittenburg and Dale Ann Baldwin, both of Crossville; sisters, Eloise Bunker, Shirley Clark, Blondie Moore and Betty Cring James, all of Florida; brother, Charles Cring of Georgia; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Harrison Sr. and Goldie Cring; brother, William Harrison Cring Jr.; nephew, William Harrison Cring III; and sister, Pearl Thompkins.
Pallbearers were Robert E. Cring Jr., Bobby Whittenburg, Ugene Baldwin, Jason Baldwin, Chris Baldwin and Noble Street. Honorary pallbearers were Jennifer Cring and Andrew Cring.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

VELMA MAE FLYNN
Velma Mae Flynn, 89, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 10, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 13 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Wade Webster officiated.
Mrs. Flynn was born Feb. 5, 1912, in Watson, TN, the daughter of Granville and Dovie Steelman Green.
She was a cook, and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Bill Hale of Marietta, GA; sisters, Bernice Carlyle of Oliver Springs, TN, Bertie Jolly of Westel, TN, and Ruth Faulkner of Texas; brother, Lester Green of Crossville; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester J. Flynn; brothers, Leonard Green, Lewis Green, Dillard Green and Verden Green; and sisters, Beulah Story and Viola Myers.
Pallbearers were Jeff Hale, Austin Green, Robert Green, Wade Green, Doug Green and Mike Denney.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

JOHN DAVID HARVILL
John David Harvill, 81, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 18, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Sept. 21, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Lovejoy Cemetery in Overton County, TN.
Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Harvill was born Feb. 13, 1920, in Overton County, the son of William and Bertha Walker Harvill.
He was a factory worker at Crossville Rubber Company, and was of the Baptist faith. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his daughter, Edith Compton of Crossville; sons, Jim Harvill of Monterey, Ron Harvill of Crossville and Gerald Harvill of Orangeburg, SC; sister, Delsi Bilbrey of Dayton, OH; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

VIDA VIOLA HELBIG
Vida Viola Helbig, 87, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 16, 2001. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Helbig was born Aug. 8, 1914, in New London, OH.
She was a homemaker, and she enjoyed nature.
Survivors include her daugher, Susan Tatara of Crossville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Olen Helbig; sisters, Joyce Mosey and Gladys Gale; and brother, Bill Wilson.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

MARJORIE ELMORE McDANIEL
Marjorie Elmore McDaniel, 74, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 14, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 15 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial Sept. 16 at Crossville City Cemetery. Omer Lawson and Barry Lee officiated.
Mrs. McDaniel was born May 25, 1927, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Julius and Ruth Hamby.
She was a bookkeeper.
Survivors include her husband, Avery McDaniel of Crossville; daughters, Judy Elmore of Crossville and Joan O'Neal of Georgia; and sisters, Mildred Cox, Mabel Barnwell, Melba Barnwell and Martha Chilikos, all of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Ruth Hamby; brother, Oscar Hamby; and sister, Madlyn Hamby.
Pallbearers were Mrs. McDaniel's nephews.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

WILLIAM W. WEAVER
William W. "Bill" Weaver, 83, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Crossville, passed away Sept. 14, 2001. A memorial service will be held later this year.
Mr. Weaver was born June 22, 1918, in Burgettstown, PA.
He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II, serving as a major.
While living in Crossville, Mr. Weaver, along with Dr. Bill Evans, Jack Evans and others founded the Cumberland Clinic Foundation.
In 1968, the Weaver family moved to Celina, TN, where he was a member of the original group instrumental in the opening of Clay County Hospital. He served as administrator and later as laboratory and X-ray supervisor.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Weaver of Port Charlotte; six children, Patrick Daniel of Germantown, TN, Dayna of Neptune Beach, FL, Roberta of Irvine, CA, Bob of Cookeville, Amy of Durham, NC, and Walt of Houma, LA; sister, Elizabeth Halverstadt of Fairfield Glade; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 1144 Veronica St., Port Charlotte, FL 33952.
Information was provided by the family.

EDD BRANDON
Edd Brandon, 80, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 12, 2001. A memorial service was conducted Sept. 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Tom Hale officiating. Special speakers were J.H. Graham Jr. and Norman Brandon, with special music by Faye Brandon. The Crossville Police Department and Crossville Fire Department stood as Honor Guard. Presentation of the flag was by the American Legion.
Mr. Brandon was born Nov. 22, 1920, in Roane County, TN, the son of James M. and Della Cate Brandon.
He was a contractor, and former mayor and city commissioner of Crossville. He was of the Protestant faith, and a member of the American Legion. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his daughter, Sharon Campbell of Crossville; grandson, John David Campbell of Crossville; brother, Fred Brandon of Crossville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Enola Storie Brandon; son, Denny Brandon; and brother, James Brandon.
Honorary pallbearers were John David Campbell, Richard Campbell, Ross Payne, J.H. Graham Jr., Dick Brady, Ralph Wyatt, Charles Loveday, Gene Beyer, John L. Smith, John Eldridge, Darroll Sherrill, Larry Hamilton, Kenneth Burnett and Tommy Calahan.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Art Circle Public Library.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

WILMA JEAN GORDON
Wilma Jean Gordon, 77, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Sept. 13, 2001. A private memorial service will be held at Mrs. Gordon's residence Saturday, Sept. 22, at 4:30 p.m.
Mrs. Gordon was born Nov. 6, 1923, in Xenia, OH, the daughter of William and Irene Acton.
She was a self-employed private caregiver.
Survivors include her daughters, Rebecca Penneyclear of Sparta and Eva Jeanne Jones of Tampa, FL; son, Benjamin E. Cline of Tampa; sisters, Madeline Willet of Arizona and Margaret McGee of California; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Irene Acton; husband, Vincent Washington Gordon; brothers, James "Jimmy" Robert Acton, Wilbur Washington Acton and Carl Raymond Acton; and sister, Lorene Willet.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

LYDIA VIOLET HAYES
Lydia Violet Hayes, 90, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 13, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hayes Kerley Cemetery. The Rev. Mike Garrett officiated, with comments by Patty Morgan and special music by Cathy Lauer.
Mrs. Hayes was born Sept. 12, 1911, in Bledsoe County, TN, the daughter of Eugene and Mary Ann Houston Kerley.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Meridian Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Dan Hayes of Crossville; daughter, Joyce Hayes Brady of Crossville; son, Eugene Hayes of Crossville; sister, Dolly Garrett of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her daughters, Eula Brown and Shelma Hayes; grandchildren, Melissa Brady and Jimmy Hayes; brothers, Raney Kerley and Howard Kerley; and sisters, Lola Houston, Annie Hedgecoth and Minda Kerley.
Pallbearers were Justin Thurman, Keith Brady, Grant Thurman, Trevor Morgan, Erick Morgan and Brian Buck.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CARSON PUGH
Carson Pugh, 83, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 13, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Pugh Cemetery. Bro. Dillard Cantrell and Bro. Russell Honeycutt officiated, with special music by Junior Pugh and the Tennessee Gospel Aires.
Mr. Pugh was born April 3, 1918, in Cumberland County, the son of William Ray and Julie Ann Stamps Pugh.
He was a farmer, and of the Baptist faith. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Evona Carr Pugh of Crossville; sons, Daris Pugh of Hazel Green, AL, and Dewayne Pugh of Huntsville, AL; daughter, Helen Ann Cobble of Mayland; sister, Estella Morris of Crossville; brothers, Harry Pugh of Crossville and Marvin Pugh of Dayton, OH; grandchildren, Amy Patal, Kelley Pugh and Diane Cook; great-grandchildren, Kaitlynn Cook and Josh Cook; step-grandchildren, Mike Cobble, Chris Cobble and Nancy Cobble; and step-great-grandchild, Ethan Smith.
Pallbearers were Donald Wyatt, Gary Pugh, Charles Pugh, Michael Pugh, Jim Wyatt, Carl Welch, David Pugh and Stanley Pugh.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CHARLIE J. DAVENPORT
Charlie J. Davenport, 60, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 19, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 21 at Old Fashioned Independent Baptist Church, with burial in Baker Cemetery. Donnie Humphrey officiated.
Mr. Davenport was born Jan. 22, 1941, in Cumberland County.
He was a truck driver.
Survivors include his mother, Ida Davenport of Crossville; daughter, Ruth Davis of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Rocky and Regina Davenport, Stoney and Becky Davenport, and Jason and Kelly Davenport, all of Crossville; brothers, Odell Davenport and Michael Davenport, both of Crossville; sisters, Linda Howard, Barbara Brown and Lorene Kessler, all of Crossville; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Davenport; brothers, Archy Davenport and Avery Davenport; and sisters, Anna Lou Wade, Elizabeth Campbell and Deanna Harville.
Pallbearers were Michael Harville, Mitchell Hodgin, Howard Wolfrom, James Vandever, Dudley Emerson and Lee Walker.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

HELEN G. DIXON
Helen G. Dixon, 71, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 17, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 20 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Lantana Cemetery. Thomas Hale officiated.
Mrs. Dixon was born Dec. 8, 1929, in Tazewell, TN, the daughter of Claude Emery and Etchie Levern Massey.
She was a Bible scholar and writer.
Survivors include her husband, Chester Dixon of Crossville; daughter, Lois Kay Muran of Round Rock, TX; brother, Claude Osborn Massey of Manchester, TN; sisters, Pearl Robinson of Crossville, Opal Jane Robinson of Seymour, TN, and Patsy Hale of Manchester; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Etchie Massey; son, Johnny Junior Lackey; and sister, Jewell "Judy" Warner.
Pallbearers were C.J. Massey, Denny Massey, John Massey, Jackie Warner and Thad Wiseman.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

JOYCELYN REBECCA HUGHES
Joycelyn "Joyce" Rebecca Hughes, 58, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 17, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 20 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Arlon Way officiated.
Mrs. Hughes was born Oct. 24, 1942, in Dayton, OH, the daughter of J.J. and Leila Rockwell Randolph.
She was a bookkeeper, and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald Hughes of Crossville; daughter, Allison Parsons of Crossville; mother, Leila Randolph of Crossville; sister, Kay Randolph of Crossville; and granddaughter, Abagayle Parsons of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her father, J.J. Randolph.
Pallbearers were Eddie Baker, Burch McCormick, Curtis Maynard, Frank Moore, John Randolph, Lynn Shively and J.P. Smith.
The family requests that memorials be made to the MS Society or Hospice of Cumberland County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

LUCY MAE DOTSON HURLEY
Lucy Mae Dotson Hurley, 67, of Cumberland County, passed away Sept. 11, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 14 at Pomona Full Gospel Church, with burial at Crossville City Cemetery. Elmer Graham officiated.
Ms. Hurley was born Feb. 16, 1934, in Barnshee, KY, the daughter of Bob and Mae Dotson.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Pomona Full Gospel Church.
Survivors include her son, Jim Edward Hurley of Cookeville; daughters, Mary Elizabeth Hurley of Cumberland County and Lucy Yvette Hurley of Crossville; brothers, Mars Dotson and Dee Dotson, both of Kentucky; sisters, Alenia Dotson of Samon Dotson, both of Kentucky; grandchildren, Everett Darrell Hurley II, Justin Wayne Hurley, Amanda Mae Hurley, Emily Mae Clair Hurley and Graciela Yvette Ramirez; and step-grandchild, Robin Bates.
Pallbearers were Everett Darrell Hurley II, Ralph Pedde, Jose Salinas, Jeff Wilson, Ricky Stone and Zachary Goss.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

JULIA L. PETTERSON
Julia L. Petterson, 41, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 15, 2001. A memorial service was held Sept. 18 at Tolletts Chapel United Methodist Church, with Frank Walker officiating.
Mrs. Petterson was born Dec. 26, 1959, in Berea, OH, the daughter of Frank and Ruby Zetty Mercure.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Tolletts Chapel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her parents, Frank and Ruby Zetty Mercure of North Ridgeville, OH; husband, Tim Petterson of Crossville; daughter, Tabetha Petterson of Crossville; brothers, Larry Mercure and Danny Mercure, both of Lakewood, OH; and sisters, Cathern Fink of Elyria, OH, Teresa Rector of Pleasant Hill and Norma Linden of Graffon, OH.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Wilburn.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

JOHNNIE LEE REEVES
Johnnie Lee Reeves, 54, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 15, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 18 at Old Fashioned Independent Baptist Church, with burial in Mayland Cemetery. Bro. Gary Howard officiated, with special music by Beverly Lawson, Melissa Howard, Archie and Linda Howard, Helen Findley, and Brince and Charlene Cagle.
Mr. Reeves was born April 15, 1947, in Cumberland County, the son of Burl and Mattie Mae Pugh Reeves.
He was a real estate broker, and was founder and owner of Pioneer Realty. He was a member of Old Fashioned Independent Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Carr Reeves of Crossville; sons, Johnny Reeves Jr., Travis Reeves and Steve Robinson, all of Crossville; daughters, Diane Long and Sharon Walker, both of Crossville; father, Burl Reeves of Crossville; brother, Ernest Reeves of Crossville; sisters, Fay Walker, Kay Schubert and Janet Monday, all of Crossville; and grandchildren, Melanie Long, Alyson Long, Kendra Reeves, Kelli Reeves, Lakyn Reeves, Jaret Walker, Raya Walker, Brad Robinson, Brandon Kingston and Blake Haubrich.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mattie Mae Pugh Reeves.
Pallbearers were Sonny Jones, Tony Findley, Wayne Martin, Archie Howard, Thurman Jones, Richard Pugh, David Brown and Josh Kearley.
The family requests that memorials be made to Old Fashioned Independent Baptist Church.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

INA TODD RHYMER
Ina Todd Rhymer, 79, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 18, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 20 at Mundy Funeral Home South Chapel in Clarkrange, with burial in Campground Cemetery. Bro. Dennie Moore officiated.
Mrs. Rhymer was born June 12, 1922, in Fentress County, TN.
She was formerly of the Martha Washington community, and was a member of Riverside Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Leroy Rhymer of Crossville; daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn McCormick of Virginia Beach, VA, and Sue and Herbert Copeland of Jamestown, TN; brothers, Carson Todd of Oliver Springs, TN, and Herman Todd of Harriman, TN; sister, Nina Hall of Deer Lodge, TN; grandchildren, Tina Qualls and Bill McCormick; and great-grandchildren, Brittany Qualls, Nicholas Qualls and Ashlyn McCormick.
Pallbearers were Bill McCormick, Alvin Qualls, Frank Palmer, Bill Harris, Carl Norris and Jeremy Norris.
Mundy Funeral Home South Chapel in Clarkrange was in charge of the arrangements.

MELVIA LEONARD TATE
Melvia Leonard Tate, 55, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 18, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 20 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Pomona Cemetery. Bro. Keith Palmer officiated.
Mr. Tate was born June 22, 1946, in Kingston, TN, the son of Archie and Helen Hensley Tate.
He was a truck driver for Emery Worldwide, and of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include his daughters, Tammy Davis and Brandy Tate, both of Crossville; brother, Clarence Tate of Crossville; sisters, June Graham and Gwen Lewis, both of Crossville; and three grandchildren, Alexus Tate, Justin Davis and Matthew Davis.
Pallbearers were Larry Davis, Jackie Davis, James Davis, Pam Lewis, Heath Scarbrough, Michael Davis and David Allwein.
Honorary pallbearers were Steve McNeal, Dwayne Davis and Ted Brown.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

TREVA CARNELL TUCKER
Treva Carnell Tucker, 96, of Monterey, passed away Sept. 20, 2001. Graveside services were conducted Sept. 24 at Wingo Cemetery. Bro. Bobby L. Crittendon, minister of Wingo Church of Christ, officiated.
Mrs. Tucker was born April 15, 1905, in Graves County, KY, the daughter of John Logan and Tinnie Mae Dick Gordon.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Wingo Church of Christ.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, John and Melba Via of the Cumberland Cove community; sister, Mary Lou Elliott of Temple City, CA; grandchildren, Lynn Venable of Nashville, Terry Via of Colorado Springs, CO, Sally Baruzzini of Metamora, IL, Lee Ann Goin of Alpharetta, GA, and William Via of New York City, NY; and great-grandchildren, Jonathan Watkins of Nashville, Adam Baruzzini, Kristin Baruzzini, Kelsey Baruzzini and Kaylyn Baruzzini, all of Metamora, and Joshua Goin of Alpharetta.
She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Luba Via and Palos Tucker; sisters, Beatrice Anderson, Pauline Tibbs and Oneida Binkley; and brothers, Osborne Gordon, Earl Gordon and Jack Gordon.
Horner Funeral Home in Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.

RAYMOND MYERS VAUGHN
Raymond Myers Vaughn, 89, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Sept. 19, 2001. Private graveside services will be held at Davis Cemetery in Crossville.
Mr. Vaughn was born Aug. 30, 1912, in Pennsylvania, the son of Clarence Russell and Lulu McDonald Vaughn.
He worked for the Seventh-day Adventist Church as a school teacher and literature evangelist. He had also been employed at Loma Linda Foods, Adelphian Academy and Andrews University in Michigan. He retired from Kettering Medical Center in Dayton, OH, in 1977.
Survivors include his son, Ronald Vaughn of Apopka, FL; daughters, Doreen Vaughn of Mount Vernon and Contance Davis of Okeechobee, FL; brother, Russell Vaughn of Portland, TN; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Vaughn; brother, Kenneth Vaughn; and sister, Beatrice Bayer.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ray Vaughn Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 2659, Crossville, 38557, or Inez Wrenn School in Crossville.
Information was provided courtesy of Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, OH.

CORDELL COOK
Cordell Cook, 78, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 24, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, with interment to follow in Davidson Cemetery. The Rev. Billy England will officiate.
Visitation will be tonight (Wednesday) from 5 to 8, at the funeral home.
Mr. Cook was born July 29, 1923, in Davidson, TN, to Nick and Mary Frances Welch Cook.
He was retired from the Chrysler Motor Company, and was a member of the American Legion and the Tennessee Sheriffs Association.
Survivors include his sister, Stella Cooke of Monterey.
Goff Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

FRANCES CRING
Frances Cring, 77, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 21, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 23 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Billy Smith officiated.
Mrs. Cring was born Oct. 10, 1923, in Miami, FL.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her son, Robert Cring Jr. of Monterey; daughters, Karen Sue Whittenburg and Dale Ann Baldwin, both of Crossville; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Mitchell; husband, Robert E. Cring Sr.; and stepfather, Malcolm O'Neil.
Pallbearers were Robert Cring Jr.; Eugene Baldwin, Jason Baldwin, Chris Baldwin, Bobby Whittenburg and Chet Elmore. Honorary pallbearers were Jennifer Cring and Andrew Cring.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Liberty Baptist Academy in Crossville.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

ELIZABETH MAE FARRIS
Elizabeth Mae Farris, 94, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 19, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 22 at Pomona United Methodist Church, with burial in Pomona Cemetery. Bro. Cliff Ingram, Bro. Bob Winger and Bro. Bratton Tucker officiated.
Mrs. Farris was born June 19, 1907, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Albert and Sarah Monday Cox.
She was a homemaker, and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Rheba Miller of Crossville; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Farris; sons, Ronald Farris and Donald Farris; and daughters, Jeannean Farris and Legean Farris.
Pallbearers were Mrs. Farris' grandsons, Larry Farris, Donald Farris, Richard Dickenson, Wade Smith, Mike Wood and Michael Wood.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

RICHARD J. BAKER
Richard J. Baker, 82, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Sept. 24, 2001. A memorial service will be held today (Friday) at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carl Gundersen officiating.
Mr. Baker was born Jan. 3, 1919, in Findlay, OH, the son of Albert and Nellie Shively Baker.
He was a retired oil distributor, and of the Protestant faith. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a member of High Noon and Elks Lodge #2150 in Crossville. He was also a 50-year member of the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Baker of Fairfield Glade; daughter, Ann Christie of Columbus, OH; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association.
Burris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

PATRICIA EVALYN HALL
Patricia Evalyn Hall, 75, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 17, 2001. A memorial service was held Sept. 20 at Burris Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hall was born March 16, 1926, in Dover, NH, the daughter of Ernest and Rose Hatch.
She married Frank T. Hall Jr. in 1951 in Southern California, where they raised their four children. As a career registered nurse, Mrs. Hall worked at Daniel Freeman Hospital in Inglewood, CA and South Bay Hospital in Redondo Beach, CA. Mr. and Mrs. Hall moved to Crossville in 1984, after touring the nation in search of a desirable retirement location.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Frank T. Hall Jr. of Crossville; sons, Frank Hall III and Dennis Hall, both of Colorado Springs, CO, and Donald Hall of Dublin, CA; daughter, Susan Baker of Torrance, CA; and grandchildren, Daniel Hall, Stephen Hall, Melinda Hall and Michelle Hall.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ARNOLD HASSLER
Arnold "Gene" Hassler, 74, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 21, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 23 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Big Lick Cemetery. Paul Keagle officiated.
Mr. Hassler was born March 31, 1927, in Cumberland County, the son of Weddie Clayton and Maggie Eden Hassler.
He was a masonry worker.
Survivors include his wife, Pearl Webb Hassler of Crossville; daughters, Glenda Blaylock and Carolyn Lawson, both of Crossville; sons, Don Hassler and Thom Hassler, both of Crossville, and Dan Hassler of North Olmstead, OH; sisters, Marie Stone of Crossville and Betty Taylor of North Ridgeville, OH; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Weddie and Maggie Hassler; and brother, Olathe Wayne "Buster" Hassler.
Pallbearers were Willie Burgess, Wayne Burgess, Morris Smith, Bill Maynard, Junior Maynard, Cecil Smith, Homer Taylor and Harold Dyer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

GILBERT SMITH
Gilbert Smith, 91, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Sept. 19, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with graveside services following at Spring City Cemetery. Bro. Mitchell Covington officiated.
Mr. Smith was born Feb. 22, 1910, in Pleasant Hill, the son of James Herbert and Virgie Maude Anderson Smith.
He was a quality control director for the Engineering Division of GM Tech Center, and a member of the United Church of Christ.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Leslie Dikin of Ferndale, MI, and Shirley and Johannes Kurz of Seattle, WA; grandchildren, Jeffrey Dikin, Michael Kurz and Cathy Hohmann; great-grandchild, Brianna Hohmann; and cousin, Dorothy Kappelman of Pleasant Hill.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Pearson Smith.
Pallbearers were Jeffrey Dikin, Michael Kurz, John Simmons, Donald Knight, John Eldridge II, Brad Eldridge, John Eldridge III and Kyle Eldridge.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

NANCY ANNA STODGEL
Nancy Anna Stodgel, 50, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 22, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 26 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Lantana Cemetery. Roger Wright and Bill Roberts officiated.
Mrs. Stodgel was born May 23, 1951, in Crossville.
She was a truck driver.
Survivors include her husband, Lynndon Stodgel of Crossville; son, Shane Hyder of Crossville; mother, Priscilla Fields of Crossville; father, Gene Wyatt of Crossville; brothers, Kenneth Wyatt and William Benson, both of Crossville; sisters, Susan Wyatt of Hendersonville, TN, Barbara James of Crossville and Judy Pool of Tallahassee, FL; and grandchild, Kelsey Monroe of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Venson.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

ULDEAN STONE
Uldean Stone, 52, of Pikeville, passed away Sept. 20, 2001. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Thomas Springs Cemetery. Bro. Delbert Raines officiated, with special music by the Calvary Aires.
Mrs. Stone was born July 2, 1949, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Eston and Ollie Lewis Wilson.
She was a food service supervisor for the State Prison System, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Dwayne Stone of Pikeville; daughter, Ashley Stone of Pikeville; mother, Ollie Wilson of Crossville; brothers, Paul Wilson, Ronnie Wilson, Danny Wilson and Jerry Wilson, all of Crossville; and sisters, Mary Tabor of Crossville and Amy Bolin of Elyria, OH.
Pallbearers were Logan Wilson, Abe Wilson, Nelson Wilson, Ed Wilson, Kevin Wilson, Mark Wilson, Andy Bolin, Roy Bolin and Danny Wilson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.