Enola M. Bailey
Nov. 17, 1911 - Aug. 29, 2002
Enola May Bailey, 90, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 29, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 1 at First Congregational Church, with the Rev. Cecil McFarland officiating. Burial will be in Washington Park Cemetery East in Indianapolis, IN.
Mrs. Bailey was born Nov. 17, 1911, in Goldsmith, IN, the daughter of John F. and Lena Mae Young Pyle.
She was a seamstress with John J. Madden Co.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Ted Varney of Crossville; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Carl V. Thumma and Rex V. Thumma; and husbands, Conrad V. Thumma and William H. Bailey.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Congregational Church Memorial Gardens.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Claude R. Cook
April 18, 1949 - Aug. 19, 2002
Claude Richard Cook, 53, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 19, 2002, of cancer. No services are planned.
Mr. Cook was born April 18, 1949, in Syracuse, NY, the son of Richard R. and Alice Grant Cook.
He was employed at Lowe's of Crossville.
Survivors include his wife, Betty J. Cook of Crossville; daughters, Jamie Cook and Michelle Cook, both of Florida, and Patricia Blackburn of Crossville; and granddaughter, Amanda Jones.
Information provided by the family.

William B. Foster
Oct. 29, 1922 - Aug. 22, 2002
William Buford Foster, 79, of the Lake Tansi community, passed away Aug. 22, 2002. Funeral services were held Aug. 25 at Tansi Community Church, with Pastor Jeff Monday and Bro. Jack Irwin officiating.
Mr. Foster was born Oct. 29, 1922, in Weakley County, TN, the son of W.A. and Eunabell Montgomery Foster.
He was a retired vice president of Welcore Corp., and a member of Tansi Community Church. He was a member of the Shriners.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Foster of Crossville; son, Kevin Flynn of Wood Dale, IL; daughters, Kaye of Charlotte, NC, Gerry Keller of Roselle, IL, and Cyndy Williams of Montello, WI; sister, Thelda; and eight grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Tansi Community Church.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Wilton A. Pickett
Feb. 28, 1928 - Aug. 29, 2002
Wilton Albert "Bill" Pickett, 74, of Sale Creek, TN, passed away Aug. 29, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 31 from the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home in Dayton, TN. Graveside services and interment followed at Hamilton Memorial Gardens in Hixson, TN.
Mr. Pickett was born Feb. 28, 1928, in Pikeville, TN, the son of William Albert and Christina Payne Pickett.
He lived his adult life in Chattanooga and was retired from Dupont. He was a member of Tansi Community Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Sue Cochran Pickett; sister, Kathryn Arnold; son and daughter-in-law, William Phillip and Pamela Pickett; daughters and son-in-law, Deborah C. Pickett, and Johanna L. and Jim Harlety; grandchildren, Erika Pickett, William Stephen Pickett, Brianne Nelson, Jeremiah Hartley and Taylor Hartley; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Herbert L. Pickett, Otis E. Pickett, William Donald Pickett and Glenn M. Pickett; and sisters, Monnie Kraus and Rubye Cates.
Information furnished courtesy of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home in Dayton.

Julis N. Sattler
April 18, 1918 - Aug. 28, 2002
Julis N. Sattler, 84, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Aug. 28, 2002. No services are planned.
Mrs. Sattler was born April 18, 1918, in Big Rapids, MI.
She worked as an office manager for Jones Welding of Chattanooga for 15 years. She was a member of Fairfield Baptist Fellowship Church, where she was actively involved in the ladies Bible study group. She was past president of the local chapter of the Women's Business and Professional organization.
Survivors include her husband, James L. Sattler; sons, Jim Sattler of Chattanooga and Jack Sattler of San Clemente, CA and Saudi Arabia; daughter, Julie of Winter Park, FL; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Information furnished courtesy of the National Cremation Society.

Willie I. Cobb
April 9, 1904 - Aug. 27, 2002
Willie Irene Cobb, 98, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 27, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 29 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Dr. Dan D. Haskins Jr. officiated.
Mrs. Cobb was born April 9, 1904, in Roane County, TN, the daughter of John and Flora Kilby Miller.
She was a factory worker, and a member of Cumberland Homesteads Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Fay Newberry and Christine Brown, both of Crossville; sons, Lynn Cobb of Rockwood, TN, Charles Cobb of Warren, MI, and Glenn Ray Cobb and Tom Cobb, both of Crossville; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her grandsons, David Cobb and Keith Cobb; sister, Winnie Hatfield; and brothers, Ed Miller, George Miller and John Barnes.
Pallbearers were Jeff Cobb, Randy Cobb, Steve Newberry, Donald Cobb, Chuck Cobb and Robert Peterson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Fred T. Gist
April 14, 1928 - Aug. 26, 2002
Fred Thomas Gist, 74, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 26, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 29 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, with burial in Baptist Cemetery in Grassy Cove, TN. Father Patrick Brownell officiated.
Mr. Gist was born April 14, 1928, in Cumberland County, the son of John and Edna Simpson Gist.
He was a supervisor at Columbia Gas Co., and a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Mercier Gist of Crossville; daughter, Anita Frombaugh of Arizona; stepsons, Darin M. Sutton and Jack C. Sutton, both of Guy Mills, PA, and James D. Sutton of Gulfport, MS; brothers and sister-in-law, Raymond and Lela Gist of Crossville and John Verden Gist of Summerfield, FL; sisters, Agnes Ayers of Dayton, OH, Joyce Gunter of Sparta, TN, and Betty Sage of Crossville; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Wayne Ayers, Michael Gunter, Darin Sutton, Jack Sutton, Shawn Ayers and Norman Brumbaugh.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Harold C. Lewis
April 17, 1928 - Aug. 25, 2002
Harold Clinton Lewis, 74, of Thomson, GA, passed away Aug. 25, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 29 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Thomas Springs Cemetery. Bro. David Rowan officiated.
Mr. Lewis was born April 17, 1928, in Lee County, VA, the son of Francis and Minnie Marshall Lewis.
He was a loop worker in textiles, and was of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Lewis of Thomson, GA; son, Keith Lewis of Thomson; daughters, Naomi Lewis of Thomson and Nancy Lewis of Crossville; sister, Pearl Nash of Sparta; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Ramsey Knowles, Mike Kennedy, Jamie Lewis, Matt Lewis, Warren Wren, Brian Lewis and Tracy Lewis.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lee R. Morris
Jan. 9, 1938 - Sept. 2, 2002
Lee Roy Morris, 64, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 2, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home in Spring City, TN, with the Rev. Orville Hurst officiating. Burial will be in Spring City Cemetery.
Visitation will be tonight (Wednesday) from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Morris was born Jan. 9, 1938, in Rockwood, TN, the son of Henry C. and Ruth Jane Smith Morris.
As a young man, he ran the Spring City Theater, then enjoyed his profession as a plumber in the Chattanooga area for 30 years. He served in the National Guard, was a member of Falling Water Church of God for 28 years and a member of Victory Baptist Church for four years.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Ruby Frances McFalls Morris of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Donald Lee and Cindy Morris of Paris, CA, Jimmy Ray and Loretta Morris of Spring City and Darius Lee Roy and Linda Graham of Trenton, GA; daughters, Barbara Elaine Bradford of Crossville and Betty Jane Spence of Soddy-Daisy, TN; stepchildren and their spouses, Erniestine and Hoochie Thompson, Barbara Faye and Mike Lilly, and Robert Allen Thurman; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bertha and Marlin Westmoreland of Harriman, TN, Margie Howell, and Mary Sue and Earl Daniels, all of Spring City, and Linda Long of Rossville, GA; brothers and sister-in-law, Johnny and Jane Morris, and David and Delsa Morris, all of Evensville, TN, Coy Morris of Rockwood, Claude and Wiletta Morris, and Lonnie Ray and Lorie Morris, all of Dayton, TN, and Robert and Pam Morris of Chattanooga; 17 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Ray Morris.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Morris, Claude Morris, Robert Morris, David Morris, Lonny Ray Morris and Coy Morris. Honorary pallbearers will be Robbie Thompson, James "Tubby" Thompson, Hoochie Thompson, Bennie Garrison, Dean Brooks and Robert Wilson.
Information furnished courtesy of Vaughn Funeral Home in Spring City.

Carlis Netherton
Aug. 20, 1934 - Aug. 27, 2002
Carlis "Cotton" Netherton, 68, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 27, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 30 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Clayton Padgett officiated.
Mr. Netherton was born Aug. 20, 1934, in Jackson County, TN, the son of Harris and Mary Lou Haney Netherton.
He was an employee of the Water and Sewer Department for the city of Crossville, and was a member of Bakers Crossroads Freewill Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Sue Boles Netherton of Crossville; daughters, Carlina Wofford of Monterey and Cammie Music and Chrystal Netherton, both of Crossville; brother, Henry Netherton of Dayton, OH; and grandchildren, Leonard Richard Marcum and Ellane Faith Music.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank Netherton, James Netherton, Robert Netherton, Willard Netherton and Virgil Netherton; and sisters, Nina Pippin and Ida Winningham.
Pallbearers were Dan Price, David Price, Tim Fox, J.D. Fox, Mike Netherton and Randy Boles.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Lona M. Phillips
March 12, 1910 - Sept. 1, 2002
Lona Mae Phillips, 92, of Monterey, TN, passed away Sept. 1, 2002. Funeral services were conducted today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Horner Funeral Home, with the Rev. Barry Purser officiating. Interment was in Welch Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Phillips was born March 12, 1910, in Overton County, TN, the daughter of Dailey and Bertie Padgett Howard.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Hanging Limb First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Nelladean and Lonzie Swallows of Monterey; sons and daughters-in-law, Franklin and Carolyn Phillips of Westland, MI, Amos and Jeanette Phillips, and Carlon and Evelyn Phillips, all of Monterey; 17 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
Members of Mrs. Phillips' family and her friends served as pallbearers.
Horner Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Donald O. Story
Sept. 18, 1939 - Aug. 31, 2002
Donald Oran Story, 62, of Livingston, TN, passed away Aug. 31, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 2 at Midway Christian Church in Monroe, TN, with the Rev. Terry Crabtree and the Rev. Dee Ledford officiating. Burial was in Story Cemetery in the Monroe community.
Mr. Story was born Sept. 18, 1939, in Overton County, TN, the son of John Oran and Bessie Ann Dennis Story.
He was a sales representative in the food service industry, and was a member of Midway Christian Church.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Diann and Wayne Burnett of Crossville, Janet Bowman of Murfreesboro, TN, and Cindy and Tim Nolan of Monroe; sister and brother-in-law, Ina Ruth and Jack Huddleston of the Horse Creek community; and grandchildren, Meg Burnett, John Tyler Bowman, Tate Nolen and Tanner Nolen.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers were Mike Stephens, Tom Stephens, Ed Stephens, Floyd Earl Story, John Story, David Story, Leon Story, Charles Stephens and Jimmy Beaty.
Obituary information furnished courtesy of Hood Funeral Home in Crossville.

Danny Bilbrey
July 22, 1972 - Sept. 4, 2002
Danny "Boone" Bilbrey, 30, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Sept. 4, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 7 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, with interment in Browntown Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. The Rev. Clayton Padgett officiated.
Mr. Bilbrey was born July 22, 1972, in Overton County, TN, the son of Brenda Bowman Bilbrey and Randall Bilbrey.
He was a block mason.
Survivors include his mother, Brenda Bowman Bilbrey of Monterey; father, Randall Bilbrey of Monterey; daughter, Kayla Whicher of Pleasant Hill; son, Shawn Blake Gaskins of Crossville; sisters, Vanessa Bilbrey and Misty Bilbrey, both of Monterey; brothers, Randy Bilbrey and Archie Bilbrey, both of Monterey; and special friend, Becky Cross of Sparta.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Cross.
Goff Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Jane K. Grasso
Jan. 18, 1930 - Dec. 31, 2001
A memorial service for Jane Kramer Grasso, formerly of Crossville, will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home.
Mrs. Grasso passed away Dec. 31, 2001. She was born Jan. 18, 1930, in Collingdale, PA, the daughter of Paul and Alma Kramer Swenk.
She was a secretary, and of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include her sister, Alma Bawer of Collingdale, PA; and niece, Natalie Cerquitella of Cherry Hill, NJ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mario M. Grasso.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Kristie L.W. Holland
Aug. 3, 1974 - Sept. 2, 2002
Kristie Lynn Wood Holland, 28, of Stockbridge, GA, passed away Sept. 2, 2002. Graveside services were conducted Sept. 7 at Chastain Cemetery, with Bro. Marvin Seagraves officiating.
Mrs. Holland was born Aug. 3, 1974, in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of Robert and Cheryl Brown Wood.
She was a paralegal/legal secretary for Renehan & Moody Attorneys, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Jon Holland of Stockbridge, GA; parents, Bob and Cheryl Wood of Ellenwood, GA; sister, Kerrie Wood of Ellenwood; grandmother, Betty Wood of Pleasant Hill; godchild, Skye Gunn; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers were Shannon Smith, Jimmy Johnson, Jeremy Holland, Mitch Treadway, Jonathan Treadway and Ronnie Brown.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.

Wesley E. Normand
Aug. 1, 1982 - Sept. 5, 2002
Wesley Evan Normand, 20, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 5, 2002. A memorial service was conducted Sept. 9 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, with Father Patrick Brownell officiating. Burial will be in a private cemetery.
Mr. Normand was born Aug. 1, 1982, in St. Tammany Parish, LA, the son of Kristi Evans Normand and James Allen Normand.
He was enlisted in the Marines.
Survivors include his mother and father, Kristi Evans Normand and James Allen Normand, both of Crossville; sisters, Jessica Brown and Katherine Normand, both of Crossville, and Jammie Normand of Louisiana; brother, Ethan Normand of Crossville; maternal grandmother, Marianne Evans of Louisiana; and paternal grandparents, Buddy and June Scivicque of Louisiana.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Danny Eans and Terrill Anthony Normand; and grandmother, Patricia Ann Bodein.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Alphonsus Building Fund.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

James C. Putnam
Nov. 14, 1915 - Aug. 31, 2002
James "Jim" C. Putnam, 86, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 31, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 2 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Carolyn Bingham officiated.
Mr. Putnam was born Nov. 14, 1915, in Bellview, TN, the son of James M. and Mary Davis Putnam.
He was a teacher, and a member of Crossville First United Methodist Church.
He was a Mason, and was a member of the Amateur Radio and Relay League, the Exchange Club, the American Legion and VFW. He served as chief radio technician in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Marcia Bilbrey Putnam of Crossville; stepson, J.H. Graham III of Crossville; stepdaughters, Henrietta Calahan and Mary Frances Williams, both of Crossville; brother, Hendrick Putnam of Clarksville, TN; sister, Katherine Stricklin of Palatka, FL; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Davenport Putnam; brother, Ralph Putnam; and granddaughter, Jordan Graham.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Crossville First United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles C. Smith
March 30, 1946 - Aug. 29, 2002
Charles Conrad Smith, 56, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 29, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 2 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Smith Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Charles Barnes and Bro. Ralph Reagan officiated.
Mr. Smith was born March 30, 1946, in Chattanooga, TN, the son of Baalan and Lois Massongale Smith.
He was a factory worker, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Phillips Smith of Crossville; daughters, Chrystal McCloud of Algood, TN, Tammy Brown of Jamestown, TN, and Janie Neal and Melissa Muniz, both of Crossville; sons, Doug Smith, Ray Smith, Daryl Witt and Ron Witt, all of Crossville; mother, Lois Rogers of Crossville; stepfather, Claude Rogers of Crossville; sisters, Ruth Williams of Naples, FL, Blanche Mosely of Ona, FL, JoAnn Crouch and Carolyn Merrill, both of Crossville, and Eve Thompson of Knoxville; brothers, Roger Smith of Rockwood, TN, and Ben Smith of Crossville; and 21 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Ethel Davenport.
Pallbearers were Rudy Lopez, Luis Verduzco, Matt Johnson, Daniel Merrill, Joey Merrill and Jerry Merrill.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Sharon L. Wenzel
Oct. 30, 1958 - Sept. 3, 2002
Sharon L. Wenzel, 43, of Belknap Township, MI, passed away Sept. 3, 2002. A prayer service was held Sept. 5 at Bill Brietzke Funeral Home in Rogers City, MI.
Mrs. Wenzel was born Oct. 30, 1958, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Laurence and Iris Karnes Allcorn.
She was a 1976 graduate of Thurston High School in Redford Township, MI. Following her graduation, she moved to Rogers City, and made her home with her aunt and uncle, Sharon and Bob Streich. She and Dan Wenzel were married on July 9, 1977, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, and in 1978, they moved to Belknap Township. She was employed at area convenience stores for several years, and later worked for Erke Farms during the harvest season.
Survivors include her husband, Dan; sons, Cody E. Wenzel and Justin L. Wenzel; parents, Larry and Iris Allcorn of Crossville; brothers and sister-in-law, Jim and Joan Allcorn of Northville, MI, and William Allcorn of Redford Township; mother- and father-in-law, Gerald and Emmajean Wenzel of Rogers City; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of donor's choice.
Information furnished courtesy of Bill Brietzke Funeral Home in Rogers City, MI.

Merlene Woody
Jan. 6, 1935 - Sept. 8, 2002
Merlene Woody, 67, of Sparta, passed away Sept. 8, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, with interment to follow in Welch Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Mike Kerley will officiate.
Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 9 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Woody was born Jan. 6, 1935, in Monterey, TN, the daughter of Bill and Bessie Mae Norrod Isabell.
She was a dietary cook, and a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Crossville.
Survivors include her husband, Floyd Woody Jr. of Sparta; daughters, Marsha Walker of Cookeville and Cindy Woody of Sparta; son, Danny Walker of Cookeville; sisters, Emma Jean Tudor of Cookeville and Wanda Bowman of Monterey; brother, Donnie Isabell of Monterey; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Thelma Jean Buckner; and brothers, Johnny Isabell and Junior Isabell.
Goff Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Mirtie J.A. Anderson
April 22, 1906 - Sept. 5, 2002
Mirtie Jewel Ashburn Anderson, 96, of the Homestead community of Crossville, passed away Sept. 5, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 8 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, witih burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. Dan Haskins officiated, with special music by Chris South and Joy Goad.
Mrs. Anderson was born April 22, 1906, in Overton County, TN, the daughter of William Calvin and Sarah Ann Stamps Ashburn.
She was an original Homesteader, and was a member of Cumberland Homesteads Baptist Church. She was retired as a cook for the Cumberland County School System and for Cumberland Mountain State Park.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Roy and Sara Anderson of Crossville, Ralph and Patricia Anderson of Knoxville, and William and Janet Anderson of Pleasant Hill; daughters and sons-in-law, Bettie and Frank Hargis of Lenoir City, TN, and Faye and Danny Hassler of Crossville; brother, Orthel Ashburn of Plant City, FL; 13 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Basil Anderson; and son, Bobby Gaskel Anderson.
Pallbearers were Daniel Hassler II, Mark Hargis, Ricky Anderson, Scott Anderson, Gary Hargis, Jeffery Anderson, William Anderson and Mike Anderson.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Franklin G. Barnett
Dec. 3, 1940 - Sept. 4, 2002
Franklin Gustave Barnett, 61, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 4, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 6 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Deacon Joe Solis officiated, with special music by Marion Sullivan.
Mr. Barnett was born Dec. 3, 1940, in Flint, MI, the son of Samuel and Florence Olson Barnett.
He was retired from General Motors as a committee man at the Buick Motors Division in Flint. He was president of the Lake Park Property Owners Association, and was a member of the Michigan National Guard.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Clint and Lorianne Barnett of Ruckersville, VA; daughter and son-in-law, Lenore and Steven Westover of Millington, MI; sister, Ruth Riggs of Crossville; grandchildren, Nick Westover and Valerie Westover; and many special friends and neighbors.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Emma Bilbrey
July 3, 1908 - Sept. 9, 2002
Emma Bilbrey, 94, of Monterey, passed away Sept. 9, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, with interment to follow in Falling Springs Cemetery. The Rev. Ovle Tinch will officiate.
Visitation will be tonight from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Bilbrey was born July 3, 1908, in Overton County, TN, the daughter of Vince and Loursey Upton Hargis.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Monterey United Methodist Church. She was a 1931 graduate of Crawford High School.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Betty Lou and Ray Higgins of Cookeville; grandchildren, Carolyn Harris, Thomas Buttram and Bobby Buttram, all of Monterey, Sara Howell of Algood, Donna Robinson of Cookeville and Kenny Buttram of Sparta; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Bilbrey; brothers, Ike Hargis, Benton Hargis and Buren Hargis; and sisters, Anna Mae Crabtree, Dessie Norrod, Edna Hargis, Martha Hargis and Zola Hargis.
Goff Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Cosby A. Cross
April 4, 1927 - Sept. 8, 2002
Cosby Arnold Cross, 75, of Sparta, TN, passed away Sept. 8, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with burial in Mayland Cemetery. Bro. Clayton Padgett will officiate. An Honor Guard will present the flag and play "Taps," and Kara Cross will sing "Amazing Grace."
Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 9 at the funeral home.
Mr. Cross was born April 4, 1927, in Fentress County, TN, the son of Alexander and Winnie Carmack Cross.
He was self-employed, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jane and Eddie Barnwell of Pleasant Hill; sons and daughters-in-law, William and Deborah Cross of Pleasant Hill, Larry and Betty Cross, Dennis Cross, and Jeffrey and Kara Cross, all of Crossville, and Danny and Phyllis Cross of Mayland; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; sons, Jerry Cross and Gary Cross; grandson, Scottie Lowe; and granddaughter, Suzanne Wacker.
Pallbearers were Mr. Cross' sons, Danny Cross and Jeffrey Cross, and grandsons, Quinn Barnwell, C.J. Baldwin, Tony Barnwell and Anthony Cross. Honorary pallbearers were Eddie Barnwell and Tony Cobb.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Natalie L. Dawkins
Jan. 10, 1986 - Sept. 3, 2002
Natalie Lacole Dawkins, 16, passed away Sept. 3, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 7 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Bro. Donald Umphrey Jr. officiated, with special music by Dixie Mitchell.
Natalie was born Jan. 10, 1986, in Moore County, NC, the daughter of Steven Mark and Barbara Joan Morton Dawkins.
She was a student at Cumberland County High School, where she was a member of the CCHS Marching Band, Lady Jets soccer team and the vocal music class. She was a member of the National Honor Society last year, and was elected to "Who's Who."
Survivors include her parents, Steve and Barbara Dawkins of Grandview; grandparents, John and Pat Morton of Grandview; brother, Gage Dawkins, and sister, Kelsey Dawkins, both of Grandview; and aunts and uncles, Ed and Mary Morton, Johnny and Sandy Morton, and Dale Morton, all of Grandview, Jeff Dawkins of Rockingham, NC, and Anna Morton of Black Mountain, NC.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Rufus and Pauline Dawkins.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Virginia E. Hickey
Sept. 7, 1940 - Aug. 29, 2002
Virginia Edith Hickey, 61, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 29, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 1 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial at New Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Irving Parker officiated, with special music by Steve Thurman.
Mrs. Hickey was born Sept. 7, 1940, in White County, TN, the daughter of Clayton and Virgie Lawson Gentry.
She was a center coordinator for Head Start, and was a member of Pleasant Hill First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Hickey of Crossville; son, Kenneth Hickey of Crossville; daughter, Lisa Groseclose of Dayton, OH; brother, Donald Gentry of Sparta, TN; sisters, Barbara Sue Gentry and Carolyn Nash, both of Sparta; and grandson, Michael Paul Hickey of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Jerry Venson, Alfred Venson, Jerry Isles, Richard Presley, Eddie Gentry and Jeff Gentry.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert A. Newberry
May 31, 1966 - Sept. 2, 2002
Robert Allen Newberry, 36, of Fort Smith, AR, passed away Sept. 2, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Music Cemetery. Bro. Phil Jenkins officiated.
Mr. Newberry was born May 31, 1966, in Dayton, OH, the son of Donnel and Faye Cobb Newberry.
He was a laborer, and of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include his parents, Faye and Donnel Newberry of Crossville; sister, Cindy Farmer of Crossville; brother, Steve Newberry of McKinney, TX; and grandmother, Chloe Newberry of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Roy Kemmer, Robert Kemmer, Jeff Cobb, Wayne Mayberry, Donald Cobb and Chuck Cobb.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Vera J. Richman
Nov. 20, 1922 - Sept. 9, 2002
Vera June Richman, 79, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 9, 2002. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with the Rev. Glenn Jakes officiating. Private burial will be in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Richman was born Nov. 20, 1922, in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Rena Marie Nichols and Charles Vernell Bromm.
She was a homemaker, and of the Presbyterian faith.
Survivors include her husband, George Richman Sr. of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Bertha and Billy Burnham of Crossville and Sandra V. and Marcos Guardado of North Carolina; sons, George Richman Jr. of Florida and Charles F. Richman of Michigan; daughters-in-law, Joann Richman and Darlene Richman; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Bromm Jr.; sister, Lenore Eckardt; and grandson, Jason George Richman.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret H. Sellars
July 22, 1949 - Aug. 19, 2002
Margaret Helen "Pego" Sellars, 53, of Mims, FL, passed away Aug. 19, 2002.
"Pego" was born July 22, 1949, in Pleasant Hill, TN, the daughter of Jack and Helen Sellars. She was delivered by the late Dr. Paul Irvin Jr.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, L.K. and Helen Wright; her brother, David K. Sellars, who died in 1970; great-aunt, Amy Cox Harshman; and cousins, DeWitt and Annabelle Beeson, and Margaret Howell, founder of the Pink Ladies at the hospital in Crossville.
Both the Sellars and Wright families lived in the Homesteads for many years. Pego's happiest memories were the summers spent in Crossville. She was a police officer for DeKalb County, GA, for a number of years, and was retired from Harris Corporation in Melbourne, FL.
Pego was a beloved wife, daughter, aunt and cousin and was exceptionally blessed to call many "friend" and will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her husband, Charles D. Trotter; her parents, Jack and Helen Sellars of Orlando, FL; sister, Sharon Sellars of Athens, GA; and brother and sister-in-law, Wright and Lana Sellars.
Obituary information furnished by the family.

Sam C. Simpson
Feb. 10, 1935 - Sept. 7, 2002
Sam Charles Simpson, 67, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 7, 2002. Private graveside services were held Sept. 9 at Crossville City Cemetery, with Bro. Phil Jenkins officiating.
Mr. Simpson was born Feb. 10, 1935, in Cumberland County, the son of Aaron Sr. and Sarah Sullivan Simpson.
He was a heavy equipment operator, and was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include his daughters, Cindy Simpson of Chattanooga and Melinda Simpson of South Pittsburg, TN; sisters and brother-in-law, Eloise Knapp of Saraland, AL, and Mary and Garland Brown, and Cleo Smith, all of Crossville; and brother and sister-in-law, Aaron Jr. and Marie Simpson.
He was preceded in death by his brother, John L. Simpson.
Pallbearers were Jonathan Loveday, Jimmy Harris, Bill Foland, Clyde Randolph, Roy Rose and Eddy Brown.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Edna S. Lacy
July 21, 1923 - Sept. 10, 2002
Edna Stephens Lacy, 79, of Attalla, AL, passed away Sept. 10, 2002. Graveside services will be conducted today (Sept. 13) at 2 p.m. at Big Lick Cemetery, with Butch Burgess officiating.
Mrs. Lacy was born July 21, 1923, in Bridgeport, AL.
She was a homemaker, and a member for over 50 years of the Church of God 7th Day.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Everette and Patti Lacy of Attalla, AL; grandchildren and their spouses, Tim and Katha Lacy of Bethesda, MD, Tom and Jeannie Lacy of Houston, TX, Tracy and Kelly Lacy of Rainbow City, AL, and Tammy and Perry Gibbs of Altoona, AL; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Lacy, formerly of Lake Tansi.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert W. Dunn
June 22, 1920 - Sept. 12, 2002
Robert Wenell Dunn, 82, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 12, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 14 from the chapel of Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN, with the Rev. Bill Ewing, the Rev. Jim Purser and the Rev. Vern Daugherty officiating. Burial was in Rhea Memory Gardens.
Mr. Dunn was born June 22, 1920, in Westel, TN, the son of Robert Jasper and Frances Thomas Dunn.
He lived in Dayton for 38 years before moving to Crossville in 1996. For 20 years he was employed as a serviceman for a natural gas company, and then as a security guard at Kayser-Roth. He served as a sergeant with the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater. He was a member of American Legion Post 100 in Dayton.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Patricia "Pat" Moumblo Dunn of Crossville; daughters, Michele Dunn of Crossville, and Diane Sullivan and Colleen Dodd, both of Dayton; son, Wenell Dunn of Crossville; sisters, Estelle Cole of Cleveland, TN, Viola Smith and Adele Trout, both of Athens, TN, and Birdie Holmes and Evie Trusley, both of Decatur, TN; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Information furnished courtesy of Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton.

Jerry L. Hamilton
June 1, 1949 - Sept. 7, 2002
Jerry Len Hamilton, age 53 years, 3 months and 6 days, of Suggs Lane in Crossville, lost his life on Sept. 7, 2002, in a tragic accident on Lantana Rd.
Mr. Hamilton was born June 1, 1949, in Crossville, the son of James Thomas Hamilton Sr. and Ruth Ann Suggs Hamilton.
He was a member of Church of Christ, serving our Lord every day. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served his overseas duty in Fairbanks, AK. His brother, James Thomas Hamilton Jr., was in Vietnam and Jerry wasn't allowed to go. Jerry served 6 months at West Point with the 559th Eng. Battalion.
Mr. Hamilton is survived by his wife, Vickie D. Hamilton; daughter, Crystal Gail Hamilton; mother, Ruth Ann Hamilton; and a host of friends, neighbors and other relatives, who will miss him every day.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements, which were conducted Sept. 10 at 1 p.m., with Bro. Daugherty officiating. Jerry was laid to rest in Lantana Cemetery, beside his father, James Thomas Hamilton Sr.
Pallbearers were Kevin Suggs, Alvin Suggs, Tony Wisdom, Heath Scarbrough, Cecil Smith and Tim Flynn.
The preceding obituary was prepared and paid for by the family.

Nancy L. Innis
May 17, 1954 - Aug. 26, 2002
Nancy Lee Innis, 48, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 26, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 30 at Union Grove Baptist Church in Morgan County, TN, with burial in Union Grove Cemetery. Bro. Perry Spurling officiated.
Mrs. Innis was born May 17, 1954, in Morgan County, TN, the daughter of Robert Sr. and Amy Jones Spurling.
She was a homemaker, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Louis Innis of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and Aaron Williams, Jami and Greg Jones, and Joyce and Anthony Ogle, all of Crossville; stepson, Johnathon Innis of McMinnville, TN; sisters, Susie Jarrell of Cleveland, OH, Marilyn Hamilton of Brooklyn, OH, and Wanda Richards of Leesburg, FL; brother, Herbert Spurling of Sunbright, TN; and grandchildren, Tiffany, Amber, Haley, Jacob and Brianna.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Mark Spurling; and brother, Robert Spurling Jr.
Pallbearers were Kenny Innis, Bobby Gardner, Mark Spurling, Gary Hamilton, Charlie Clark and Jerry Miller.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Paul R. Johnston
Feb. 15, 1923 - Aug. 23, 2002
Paul Ray Johnston, 79, of Sebring, FL, formerly of Crossvile, passed away Aug. 23, 2002. A memorial service will be held Friday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. at St. Raphael's Episcopal Church in Crossville.
Mr. Johnston was born Feb. 15, 1923, in Hanceville, AL.
He was a field engineer for a power distribution systems company. He had been actively involved at St. Raphael's Episcopal Church in Crossville, and was a member of the Exchange Club.
Survivors include his wife, Frieda C. Johnston of Sebring; son and daughter-in-law, Paul Ray II and Ingel Zoller Johnston of Lake Worth, FL; daughter, Lynda Louise Johnston of Madison, AL; brother, Howard L. Johnston of Hanceville; and several nieces and nephews.
Information furnished courtesy of Fountain Funeral Home in Avon Park, FL.

Dale B. Vantrease
Nov. 25, 1927 - Sept. 12, 2002
Dale B. Vantrease, 74, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Sept. 12, 2002. A celebration of life service was held Sept. 16 at Fairfield Glade Community Church, with private interment. Dale Marshall officiated.
Mr. Vantrease was born Nov. 25, 1927, in Grant, TN.
He was a firefighter for the city of Royal Oak, MI, for 33 years, and was also an instructor for the Fairfield Glade Fire Department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in atomic bomb testing.
Survivors include his wife, Minnise, of Fairfield Glade; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Jim Mayotte of Sterling Heights, MI; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Joann Vantrease of South Gate, MI; brother, Gary George of Missouri; daughter-in-law, Carol Ann Tonkin and her husband, Geoff; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Lawrence Vantrease.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Gideons, Bryan College in Dayton, TN, or Fairfield Glade Community Church.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Abigail J.N. Rogers
Feb. 28, 1933 - Sept. 14, 2002
Abigail Josephine Norrod Rogers, 69, of Kailua-Kona, HI, formerly of Crossville, passed away Sept. 14, 2002. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 at Davis Community Church in Davis, CA.
Mrs. Rogers was born Feb. 28, 1933, in Pleasant Hill, the youngest child of Floyd and Jimmie Mae Norrod.
She was raised in Crossville and graduated from Cumberland County High School. She was the first in her family to receive a college degree, which she earned from Tennessee Technological University. After college, she taught at Tennessee School for the Blind in Nashville and Windsor Locks High School in Connecticut.
In her 20s she became a flight attendant for Transocean Airlines and staffed flights to Europe and the Pacific Islands. She was stationed out of Oakland, CA, where she met and married William B. Rogers. They were married 42 years.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Rogers of Kona, HI; daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and James Beckwith of El Macero, CA; sister and brother-in-law, Dr. Philip and Flodine Norrod Sehl of Wethersfield, CT; brother, Paul Norrod of Crossville; and grandchildren, Bryce, William and Spencer, of El Macero.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Jewell Garrett.
Memorial donations may be made to UC Davis Cancer Center, 4501 X Street, Sacramento, CA 95817.
Obituary information furnished courtesy of Davis Funeral Chapel in Davis, CA.

Maggie R.M.C. Williams
Nov. 17, 1907 - Sept. 14, 2002
Maggie Rosebud McCormick Cox Williams, 94, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 14, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 16 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., with Junior Pugh officiating. Burial was Sept. 17 in Pomona Cemetery.
Mrs. Williams was born Nov. 17, 1907, in Tennessee, the daughter of Harman and Lillie McCormick.
She was a retired factory worker, having worked in Battle Creek, MI.
Survivors include her nephews, Kenneth Henderson and Eddie Henderson, both of Florida, Luke Henderson of Michigan and Quinton Henderson of Texas; and a host of cousins, including Shirley Maynard, Virgie Brown, Janie Wyatt, Faye Smith, Sandra Looper and Virginia Taylor.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Ethel Henderson and Alton Mooningham; and brother, Houston McCormick.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Jo Ann Bohrer
June 27, 1928 - Sept. 13, 2002
Jo Ann Bohrer, 74, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Sept. 13, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 17 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with the Rev. George Long officiating, and special music by Sharon Tyra.
Mrs. Bohrer was born June 27, 1928, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Woffard and Celine Yobst Roberts.
She was a tax preparer for H&R Block Co., and a member of First Christian Church. She was an avid bridge player, belonging to two bridge clubs in Crossville, and enjoyed golfing and traveling.
Survivors include her husband, Jim Bohrer of Fairfield Glade; son, Jim H. Bohrer of Mokena, IL; daughters, Julie Johnson of Sycamore, IL, and Jennifer Bohrer of Chicago, IL; and seven grandchildren.
The family requests that memorials be made to Cumberland County Humane Society or First Christian Church.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Enoch G. Boles
May 13, 1954 - Sept. 7, 2002
Enoch Grady Boles, 48, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 7, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 10 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hornsby Cemetery in Meigs County, TN. Bro. Elmer Graham officiated, with special music by the Pomona Gospel Aires.
Mr. Boles was born May 13, 1954, in Dayton, OH, the son of Carl and Gertie Bernell Walden Boles.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Glenda Colbert Boles of Crossville; stepson, Gerald Allan Homan of Wichita, KS; stepdaughters, Susan Kay of Denver, CO, and Wanda Mae Homan of Hawaii; sisters, Della Ford and Betty Wagner, both of Crossville, and Sylvia Eddington of Joelton, TN; and brother, Johnny Boles of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Virgil Boles, Robert Boles, Junior Cornell Boles, Arthur Eugene Boles and James Boles; and sister, Elizabeth Ann Boles.
Palbearers were Claude Ford Jr., James Wagoner, Carl Boles, DeWayne Ford, Josh Stultz, Tim Ford and Charles Ashbrook.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Gerald L. Emerson
Nov. 15, 1970 - Sept. 13, 2002
Gerald Lee Emerson, 31, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 13, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Jonesville Cemetery. Bro. Mike Garrett officiated.
Mr. Emerson was born Nov. 15, 1970, in Meigs County, TN, the son of Dudley and Bonnie Jones Emerson.
He was a laborer, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his parents, Dudley and Bonnie Emerson of Crossville; brother and sister-in-law, Douglas and Teresa Emerson of Crossville; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Ronald Brady of Crossville; grandfather, Arch Emerson of Decatur, TN; and nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Jerry Medley, Jerry Jones, Jerry King, John Franklin Koone, Charles Medley, Scott Jones, Robert Woody and Johnny Jones.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Harry D. Varney Jr.
Oct. 3, 1927 - Sept. 15, 2002
Harry Donald "Don" Varney Jr., 74, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 15, 2002. A memorial service will be held Monday, Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. at St. Raphael's Episcopal Church.
Mr. Varney was born Oct. 3, 1927, in Portland, ME, the son of Harry Donald Sr. and Phyllis Louise Moseley Varney.
He was a baker at Flowers Bakery, and a member of St. Raphael's Episcopal Church. He was past president of the Crossville Exchange Club, was active in the Boy Scouts, and was a member of the American Society of Bakery Engineers.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Varney of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Harry III and Nancy Varney, and William Scott and Mary Pat Varney, all of Maple Grove, MN; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Randy Follmer of Urban, IL; brother, R.C. Ted Varney of Crossville; and seven grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Frisbie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael's Episcopal Church or the American Cancer Society.
Hood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Anna I. Whittaker
Sept. 8, 1918 - Sept. 12, 2002
Anna Irene Whittaker, 84, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 12, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 15 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Slate Springs Cemetery. Bishop Dave Devos officiated.
Mrs. Whittaker was born Sept. 8, 1918, in Overton County, TN, the daughter of Curtis and Minerva Kirby Looper.
She was an upholsterer, and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Survivors include her daughter, Wayne Lynn Ford of Illinois; sons, Larry Whittaker, Kenny Whittaker and Mike Whittaker, all of Crossville; sister, Mary Bessie Barnes of Crossville; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Burl Whittaker; daughter, Mildred Brown; brother, Dolfus Looper; and sister, Lois Brown.
Pallbearers were Johnny Adams, Edward Goss, Jim Matoy, Jackie Ashburn, Russell Ford and Greg Hart.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Chrystal M. Wilson
June 14, 1917 - Sept. 11, 2002
Chrystal Missouri Wilson, 85, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 11, 2002. A memorial service was held Sept. 14 in the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Davis Babcock officiating. Graveside services were held Sept. 16 at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford, KY, with Bro. Jerry Perry officiating.
Mrs. Wilson was born June 14, 1917, in Lincoln County, KY, the daughter of Fonzo S. Sr. and Orithia Warfield Berry.
She was a homemaker, and a member of the Christian Church.
Survivors include her sons, William B. Wilson of Stanford, KY, and Ronald K. Wilson of Crossville; and sisters, Edyth Judd of Cookeville, Juanita Dobson of Chamblee, GA, and Jewell Pointer of Algood, TN.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Fonzo S. Berry Jr.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.

James V. Wilson
July 7, 1937 - Sept. 12, 2002
James "Jim" Vestal Wilson, 65, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 12, 2002. A time of remembrance service was held Sept. 15 in the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home.
Mr. Wilson was born July 7, 1937, in Cumberland County, the son of Clyde and Bessie Vandever Wilson.
He was a land developer, and a member of the Church of Christ. He served in the National Guard, and was a member of the Crossville Blues baseball team.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Mae Turner Wilson of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Teresa Wilson of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Frank Hartings of Crossville; brother, Don Wilson of Crossville; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Peggy Wilson Stone and Joann Wilson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Constance L.W. Zellner
Feb. 2, 1932 - Sept. 16, 2002
Constance "Connie" Lou Williams Zellner, 70, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Sept. 16, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. (EDT) at North College Hill United Methodist Church in Cincinnati, OH.
Mrs. Zellner was born Feb. 2, 1932, in Roseville, OH.
She was a graduate of Case Western Reserve University with a bachelor's degree in medical technology, was a docent at Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati, and was active in PEO and in the choirs of North College Hill United Methodist Church and Fairfield Glade Community Church.
Survivors include her husband, David C. Zellner, MD; daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy E. and Bill Sciannamblo, and Karen Zellner and Robert Sorscher; son and daughter-in-law, James L. and Barbara Zellner; and grandchildren, Steve, Katie, Jeffrey, Jennifer, Andrew, Alyssa, Benjamin, Zachary and Jonah.
Remembrances may be sent to Taft Museum of Art, 315 Pike St., Cincinnati, OH 45202; or Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 E. Adams St., Crossville, TN 38555.
Obituary information furnished courtesy of Bilbrey Funeral Home in Crossville and Paul R. Young Funeral Home in Cincinnati.

Christopher P. Adams
April 29, 1972 - Sept. 16, 2002
Christopher Paul Adams, 30, of Reeds Springs, MO, passed away Sept. 16, 2002. Private graveside services were held Sept. 20 at Fredonia Cemetery, with Bro. Bill Smith officiating, and special music by Roberta Schubert.
Mr. Adams was born April 29, 1972, in Cumberland County, the son of Jonah and Betty Howard Adams.
He was a contractor, and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Kerry Runge Adams of Reeds Springs, MO; daughter, Madison Hope Adams of Reeds Springs; son, Christopher Chase Adams of Berea, KY; parents, Jonah and Joan Adams of Crossville; brothers, Lester Adams, Timothy Adams and Jeffrey Adams, all of Crossville; and sisters, Patricia Adams of Hollister, MO, and Kathy Bates of Clover, SC.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty June Howard Adams.
Pallbearers were Denton Adams, James Adams, Jerry King, Lester Adams, Matthew Adams and Jeff Adams.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Patsy R. Blackburn
Jan. 28, 1943 - Sept. 19, 2002
Patsy Ruth Blackburn, 59, of Loudonville, OH, passed away Sept. 19, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 23 at Blackburn Funeral Home Inc. in Grafton, OH, with Mrs. Blackburn's uncle, the Rev. Clyde Powers, and the Rev. Faith Proietti of Med Central Health Systems officiating. Burial was in Butternut Ridge Cemetery in Eaton Township, OH.
Mrs. Blackburn was born Jan. 28, 1943, in Crossville, the daughter of Alvin "Cotton" and Ella Ray.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Emerson Blackburn; daughter, Linda Webster of Avon, OH; sons, Emerson Blackburn Jr. of Georgia, Matthew Blackburn of Oklahoma and Benjamin Blackburn of Grafton, OH; sisters, Carrie Friedenstab of Elyria, OH, Dorothy Ray and Donna Ray, both of Grafton, and Jeanne McCamish of Athens, OH; brother, Kevin Ray of Grafton; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Obituary information furnished courtesy of Blackburn Funeral Home Inc. in Grafton, OH.

Helen E. Goodrick
Feb. 18, 1928 - Sept. 20, 2002
Helen Elaine Goodrick, 74, of Fairfield Glade, ascended to heaven Sept. 20, 2002, from St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Mrs. Goodrick was born Feb. 18, 1928, in Williamsport, IN, the daughter of Glenn and Evah Goodrich.
She grew up on a small farm on the Illinois-Indiana state line, nine miles east of Hoopeston, IL. She attended a one-room grade school prior to entering John Greer High School in Hoopeston. She graduated from John Greer in 1946 with the nickname "Pretty Baby," and entered the Lake View Hospital Nursing School in Danville, IL. She became a registered nurse in 1949.
Helen married James Goodrick on Nov. 22, 1950, in St. James Methodist Church in Danville. James' work in the mining industry was the result of Helen - nurse, wife and mother - working part-time in Illinois, Missouri, New York, Arkansas, California, Indiana and Georgia. Helen was an avid TV spectator of tennis, baseball and football.
Family and friends will always have a loving and pleasant memory of this sweet lady. May she rest in peace in heaven.
She is survived by her devoted husband, James W. Goodrick of Fairfield Glade; sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn and Judy Goodrick of Taylors, SC, Kirk and Joy Goodrick of Marietta, GA, and Jeff and Mary Goodrick of Atlanta, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Bill Henry of Nashville, and Bonnie and Craig Glaizer of Laclede, ID; grandchildren, Lainie and Shaw Goodrick, Don and Andy Goodrick, and Emily and Will Henry; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean and Harold Murphy of Westminster, MD, and Delores and Charlie Adkins of Fairfield Glade; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Beverly Goodrick of Locust Grove, VA, and Alan and Bonnie Goodrick of Hoopeston, IL.
Visitation will be at Brown-Alkire Funeral Home, 309 E. Washington St., Hoopeston, IL from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, with funeral service and burial immediately to follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR), 173 Dwane St., Suite 3-A, New York, NY 10013-3334.
Information furnished courtesy of Brentwood Funeral Home in Brentwood, TN.
Additional information provided and paid for by the family.

Ned W. Grayson
May 21, 1931 - Sept. 18, 2002
Ned William Grayson, 71, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Sept. 18, 2002. Funeral services were held Sept. 21 at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church. A private memorial service will be held at a later date in Tipton, IN.
Mr. Grayson was born May 21, 1931, in Tipton County, IN, the son of Charles W. and Elsie F. Broyles Grayson.
He retired in 1995 as vice president of operations for North America for Hy-Line International, after a 45-year career. He served in the National Guard; was chairman of the Persimmon Festival in Mitchell, IN, in 1960 and '61, was co-chairman for the homecoming celebration for Mercury Seven astronaut Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom in 1961; received the Distinguished Service Award from the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce in Mitchell; was chairman of the inaugural Pork Festival in Tipton, IN; was a member of the Board of School Trustees, Tipton Community School Corporation, 1980-'83; was a member of the building corporation for Tipton Middle School, 1972; and was awarded a lifetime membership in the Iowa Poultry Association "for many years of outstanding service to the Iowa Poultry Industry." Ned was also a Tennessee Squire.
Survivors include his wife, Sharlot Grayson of Fairfield Glade; sons, Whitney Grayson, Kyle W. Grayson and Barclay Grayson, all of Fishers, IN; brother, Robert C. Grayson of Greenwich, CT; sister, Margaret A. "Peggy" Williams of Kokomo, IN; and granddaughters, Brittany P. Grayson, Blythe C. Grayson, Courtney A. Grayson and Taylor W. Grayson.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Joe Grayson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1506, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558.
Obituary information furnished courtesy of Young-Nichols Funeral Home in Tipton, IN.

Linda F. Tilley
Oct. 2, 1953 - Sept. 14, 2002
Linda Fay Tilley, 48, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 14, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 16 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, with Bro. David Rowan, Bro. Nick Ball and Bro. David Asberry officiating. Special music was by Diana Ledbetter, Ginger Honeycutt and Charlie Rogers.
Ms. Tilley was born Oct. 2, 1953, in Chattanooga, TN, the daughter of Ollie and Frances Smith Tilley.
She was employed in banking at the International Exchange, and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her son, Jeffrey Ballard of Crossville; brothers, David Rowan of Crossville and John Rowan of Whitwell, TN; stepbrother, Roger Tilley of Cartersville, GA; stepsister, Patty Ballard of Atlanta, GA; and father, Douglas Rowan of Marietta, GA.
Pallbearers were Phil Green, Phil Ballard, Gus Patton, Chad Mills, Charlie Rogers and Willard Ledbetter.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles E. McNeal
June 27, 1928 - Sept. 18, 2002
Charles Edward McNeal, 74, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 18, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 21 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Brotherton Cemetery. Bro. Clayton Padgett officiated, with special music by Clarice McNeal.
Mr. McNeal was born June 27, 1928, in Putnam County, the son of J.B. and Mary Alice Swallows McNeal.
He was a truck driver, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his daughter, Mildred Morgan of Cookeville; sons, Tommy McNeal of Algood, TN, Harvey McNeal of Cookeville and Jack Nichols of Mandeville, LA; sister, Shirlene Phy of Cookeville; brothers, Burton McNeal and Boyd McNeal, both of Crossville, Clifford McNeal of Algood and Doyle McNeal of Cookeville; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a special family, the Kolbs.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas McNeal, and sister, Valley Pearl McNeal.
Pallbearers were Joe Nichols, Danny McNeal, Greg Blaylock, Les McNeal, J.B. Boles and Paul Gunter.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Allison V.L. Sealand
Sept. 18, 2002 - Sept. 18, 2002
Graveside services for Allison Victoria Lynn Sealand, infant, were conducted Sept. 20, 2002, at Anderson Memorial Gardens, Oak Ridge, TN, with Father Sam Strum officiating.
Allison was born Sept. 18, 2002, in Crossville, the daughter of Mack and Samantha Holmes Sealand. She passed away Sept. 18, 2002.
In addition to her parents, survivors include her brother, Patrick Sealand of Crossville; grandparents, Gail and Peter Langen, and Teresa Guy, all of Crossville, and Carolyn and William Sealand of King George, VA; and great-grandparents, Polly and Spurgeon Guy, and Milton Sealand, all of Oak Ridge, and Maxine Elmore of Crossville.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Marie Daves
April 17, 1916 - Sept. 20, 2002
Marie Daves, 86, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 20, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. George Long officiated.
Mrs. Daves was born April 17, 1916, in Cumberland County, the daughter of William and Addie Walker Caruthers.
She was a cook for the 4-H Camp, and was a member of the First Christian Church.
Survivors include her sons, Ross Daves, Charles Daves and Floyd Daves, all of Crossville; daughters, Valera Lemona of Sullivan, OH, and Lena Jackson of Villa Rica, GA; brother, James Caruthers of Wellington, OH; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Daves; son, Infant Baby Boy Daves; grandson, Tony Daves; sister, Nellie Henley; and brothers, Fred Caruthers and Earl Caruthers.
Pallbearers were Mrs. Dave's grandsons, Dave Lemons, Timothy Jackson, Don Lemons and Terry Jackson; nephew, Owen Caruthers; and great-nephew, Jason Seiber.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

John A. Faulk
July 19, 1943 - Sept. 24, 2002
John Alton Faulk, 59, of Crossville, passed away at his residence Sept. 24, 2002, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held in Memphis, TN, to be announced at a later date. Burial will be in Memphis Memorial Park in Memphis.
Visitation will be today (Sept. 27) from 4 to 6 p.m. at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.
Mr. Faulk was born July 19, 1943, in Memphis, TN, the son of Mary Elizabeth Atkinson and Thurston Pullen Faulk.
He was a technician with Bell South Telephone Company, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He led a mortar division in the war, and received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal (with 60 Device).
Survivors include his sisters and brother-in-law, Margaret F. and Clyde Hamner of Fairfield Glade, and Mary Earles of Memphis; four nephews; one niece; two great-nephews; one great-niece; and one great-great-niece.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. is in charge of the local arrangements.

George A. Manning
March, 13, 1938 - Sept. 24, 2002
George A. "Pete" "Saucer" Manning, 64, of Rockwood, passed away Sept. 24, 2002. Masonic memorial services will be held tonight (Sept. 27) at 8, followed by funeral services in the chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood, with the Rev. Alton Johnson officiating. Graveside services and interment will be Saturday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. at Roane Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 at Evans Mortuary.
Mr. Manning was born March 13, 1938, in Ozone, TN.
He was a retired maintenance craftsman at Fortafil Fibers with 16 years of service, and was a former electrician with Roane Electric Furnace for 25 years. He attended Swan Pond United Methodist Church, and was a member of Rockwood Lodge #403 F&AM and Alhambra Shrine of Chattanooga.
Survivors include his wife, Dr. Wanda H. Manning of Rockwood; daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Jeff Braswell of Katy, TX, and Dr. Karen Clement and Dr. Kevin Clement of Murfreesboro, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Scott D. and Eva R. Manning of Kingsport, TN; grandchildren, Jennifer Braswell, Luke Clement, Carly Clement, Reggie Ramey, LeAnn Ramey and Anthony Ramey; great-grandchildren, Holly Ramey and Devan Carter; brothers-in-law, Buddy Dill of Rockwood, Wayne Hembree of Signal Mountain, TN, and Loren Hembree and his wife LaDonna of Farragut, TN; mother-in-law, Alpha Hembree Eve; and several niece and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Manning, three brothers and two sisters.
Memorials may be made to Dogwood Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 32 Old Gordon Rd., Grandview, TN 37337; the American Cancer Society; or the American Heart Association.
Evans Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.

Floyd F. Stahl
April 8, 1924 - Sept. 17, 2002
Floyd Franklin Stahl, 78, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 17, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Jerry Hassler officiated.
Mr. Stahl was born April 8, 1924, in Tunnelton, WV, the son of Ira and Nita Sanders Stahl.
He was a clerk.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Raccuia Stahl of Annandale, VA; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Gloria Stahl of Crossville, and Jim and Dorothea Stahl of Annandale; sister, Aletha Sparr of Terra Alta, WV; and granddaughter, Amy Jo Stahl of Centreville, VA.
Pallbearers were Paul Moyer, Greg Dunaway, Lennie Row, Brian Brunswick, Elder Jonathan Dyet and Elder McKenna Fuller.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Nola Tinch
Oct. 8, 1914 - Sept. 25, 2002
Nola Tinch, 87, of Algood, TN, passed away Sept. 25, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted today (Sept. 27) at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, with interment to follow in Mayland Cemetery. The Rev. Martin Stevens will officiate.
Mrs. Tinch was born Oct. 8, 1914, in Evarts, KY, the daughter of George and Mary Elizabeth Kirk.
She was a homemaker, and a member of World Outreach for Christ Church in Pleasant Hill.
Survivors include her nieces, Shirley Sutherland of Bluff City, TN, and Bobbie Jean Lake of Arlington, VA; nephew, Floyd Crider Jr. of New York, NY; and special friends, Betty and Charles Key of Cookeville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mannie Tinch; sister, Bertha Hamption; and brothers, Floyd Crider, Lawrence Crider, Wilard Crider and Andrew Crider.
Goff Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Sydna Tindell
May 26, 1915 - Sept. 23, 2002
Sydna Tindell, 87, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Sept. 23, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. from the Taylor Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, Taylor, MI, with burial in Michigan Memorial Park. Dr. Herbert Gilbert will officiate.
Mrs. Tindell was born May 26, 1915, the daughter of Robert Janow and Maude Collier.
She was a factory worker, and a member of Beacon Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Lenora Price of Fairfield Glade; sisters, Janey Jolley of Rockwood and Ola Humphreys of Chattanooga; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Tindell; and sons, George Tindell and Thomas Tindell.
Pallbearers were Robert Price Jr., Mark Price, Craig Price, George Tindell, Tom Tindell, Luke La Pointe and James Tindell.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. is in charge of local arrangements.