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Obituary's for February 1998


ANDREW LEE BEGLEY

Funeral services for Andrew Lee Begley, age 6 days, of Crab Orchard, who passed away Feb. 20, 1998, were held Feb. 22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 14, 1998 in Crossville, the son of George Begley and Amy Miller.

Survivors include his mother, Amy Miller of Crab Orchard; father, George Begley of Crossville; brother, Clayton Miller of Crab Orchard; grandparents, Jim and Delores Miller of Crab Orchard and Ernest and Patricia Begley of Crossville; great-grandmothers, Elizabeth Hodge of Crab Orchard, Mattie Miller of Crossville, and Lela Begley of Milan, MI; great-grandfather, Russell Cook of Milan, MI; and several aunts and uncles.

Bros. R.C. Maples and Scott White officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

WALTER WILLIAM CROWDER

Funeral services for Walter Wally William Crowder, 50, of Rebel Run Road, Fairfield Glade, who passed away Feb. 21, 1998, were held Feb. 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hebbertsburg Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 14, 1948 in Cumberland County.
Mr. Crowder was a U.S. Army veteran, and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Crowder of Fairfield Glade; daughters and son-in-law, Rachel Anne and David Wilson of Fairfield Glade, Laura Lee Robbins of Fairfield Glade; sons, Brian William Crowder, Daniel Andrew Crowder, Tyler Dewayne Crowder and John Michael Crowder, all of Fairfield Glade; and grandchildren, Joseph Clay and Ashley Anne Wilson, and William Heath Robbins.

Pallbearers were Jack Cole, Chad Johnson, Justin Scott, Steve Castlen, Ronald Bristol, Howard Bristol, Kevin Hembree, Douglas Bristol and Danny Robbins.

Bros. J. Milton Knox, Herb Kirk and John Weyant officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CLARIS WALKER SHELTON

Funeral services for Claris Walker Shelton, 79, of Crossville, who passed away Feb. 23, 1998, were held Feb. 25 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Fredonia Cemetery.

She was born May 12, 1918 in Coffee County, TN.
Mrs. Shelton was a housewife.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Thelbert Theb and Irene Shelton, and Charles and Joyce Shelton, all of Crossville; daughters, Gertie Shephard and husband, Junior, Rosie Shelton, and Imogene Floyd and husband, Richard, all of Crossville; and Mary Johnson of Crawford; sister, Leona Bice of Crossville; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Shelton; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lynee Walker; and sons, Melvin Shelton Jr., Don Shelton and Wilbert Shelton.

Pallbearers were James Johnson, Carl Hyett, Wayne Shelton, Ronnie Braddam, Bobby Shelton, Michael Shelton and Junior Shephard.

The Rev. Mike Kerley officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

VIRGINIA MAE SMITH

A memorial service for Virginia Mae Smith, 61, of Lantana Road, Crossville, who passed away Feb. 24, 1998 in St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, was held today, Feb. 26, at 3 p.m. at Central Baptist Church.

She was born Feb. 28, 1936 in Blooming, IL, the daughter of Ray and Bernadine Strange Thomas.
Mrs. Smith had been employed in administration for Walt Disney World, and was a member of Central Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Fred Smith of Crossville; daughters, Kathy Hassler of Crossville, Kelly Smith and Kim Hibbett, both of Orlando, FL, and Marcy Amerson of Brunswick, GA; son, Steve Smith of Savannah, GA; brother, Ray Thomas of Clermont, FL; and sister, Carol Baker of Leesburg, FL. The Rev. Roland Smith will officiate.

Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Reprinted due to incorrect information previously provided by the funeral home.

WALTER C. TURNER

Graveside services with military honors for SFC (Ret.) Walter C. Turner, 67, of Columbus, GA, who passed away Feb. 13, 1998 in The Medical Center in Columbus, were held Feb. 16 at Main Post Cemetery.

He was born May 11, 1930 in Crab Orchard, the son of Walter D. and Gertrude M. Turner.
Mr. Turner was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam, and was a member of the Fort Benning Masonic Lodge No. 539, the Second Indian Head Division Association, and was a member of the International Order of Forresters.

Survivors include his wife, Maria Turner of Columbus; son, Walter D. Turner of Columbus; daughters, Kathleen Turner and Jeanne Boydston, both of Houston, TX, and Cindy Redmond of Charlotte, MC; mother, Gertrude M. Turner of Crossville; brothers, Thomas Turner, Charles Turner, Danny Turner, Earl Turner and Jerry Turner, all of Crossville, and Jimmy Turner of Jamestown; sisters, Wilma Kimbro, Joyce Conley, Linda Carr and Dot Scott, all of Crossville, and Faye Taylor of Dayton, OH; and seven grandchildren.

Striffler-Hamby Mortuary in Columbus, GA, was in charge of the arrangements.

LLOYD BYRON GAMBLE JR.

Funeral services for Lloyd Byron Gamble Jr., 61, of Crossville, who passed away Feb. 22, 1998, were held Feb. 24 from Faith Baptist Church, with burial in Tanner Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 2, 1936 in Pleasant Hill, the son of Lloyd B. Gamble Sr., and Jewell Tanner Gamble. Mr. Gamble was a painter and a member of Faith Baptist Church.

Survivors include his mother, Jewell Tanner Garrett of Crossville; stepfather, Bob Garrett of Crossville; half-sister Judy Ehlinger of Tulsa, OK; brother, Don Gamble of Durham, NC; half-brother, David Gamble of Springfield, VA; one niece and several nephews.

Pallbearers were Charlie Rogers, Willis Gibbs, Greg Parsons, David Asberry, Grady Adams and George Miller.

Honorary pallbearers were David Cochran, Pete Clark, Vernon Tabor and Willard Treadway.
The Rev. David Rowan officiated.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

JOYCE KELLY HAMRIC

Funeral services for Joyce Kelly Hamric, 77, of Lebanon, TN, who passed away Feb. 22, 1998 at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, were held today, Feb. 25, at Weatherford Mortuary in Oak Ridge, with burial in Oak Ridge Memorial Park.

She was the daughter of Harry A. Kelly and Juanita Chisam Kelly, and grew up in Bridgeport, AL. Mrs. Hamric attended Middle Tennessee State University and The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
She taught school for 40 years and was active in the Oak Ridge Retired Teachers' Association. She was one of the first members of the Oak Ridge Symphony as a violinist. As an Oak Ridge resident for 52 years, she was a charter member of Kern Memorial United Methodist Church and later joined the First United Methodist Church. She had made her home in Lebanon, TN, since 1995, and was a member of First Methodist Church there at the time of her death.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and James Wyatt of Lebanon, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Kelly and Betsy Hamric of Germantown, TN; brother and sister-in-law, Harry Lynn Kelly and Mary Kelly of Crossville; grandchildren, Tracy Wyatt and wife, Sarah, Jayson Wyatt, April, Dana and Todd Hamric; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Hamric. The Rev. Ken Henderlight officiated.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge, P.O. Box 4669, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-4669 or the First United Methodist Church of Lebanon, 415 W. Main St., Lebanon, TN 37087.

IDA FRANCES HEMBREE

Funeral services for Ida Frances Hembree, 72, of Crab Orchard, who passed away Feb. 15, 1998, were held Feb. 21 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 26, 1925 in Crab Orchard, the daughter of Virden Clifford Hembree Sr. and Cora Myrtle Stevens Hembree.

Mrs. Hembree was a clerk and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her brothers, Rodney Hembree of Los Angeles, CA and George Hembree of San Jose, CA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cora and Virdin Hembree Sr.; brothers, V.C. Hembree Jr., and Ralo L. Hembree; and sister, Joann Lawson.

Pallbearers were Neil Holloway, Boyd Rose, Bob Mitchell, LaVern Wheeler, Stanton Vitatoe, Ira Sherrill, Lynn Holloway and George Hudson.
The Rev. Russell Honeycutt officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

VIOLET IVERSEN

A memorial service for Violet Iversen, 73, of Fairfield Glade, who passed away Feb. 4, 1998, was held Feb. 21 from Fairfield Glade Community Church.

She was born Aug. 23, 1924 in Gary, IN, the daughter of George Axle Matson and Martina Anderson Matson.

Mrs. Iversen was a homemaker.
Survivors include her sisters, Alice Metelka of Nashville, Rose Keneson and Ruth Sherrington, both of Crown Point, IN.

The Rev. Dale Marshall officiated.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

KERMIT JOLLEY

Graveside services for Kermit Jolley, 63, of the Westel community, who passed away Feb. 22, 1998 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held today, Feb. 25, at in the Lingo Cemetery, Westel. A memorial service was held Feb. 24 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary, conducted by the Rockwood Masonic Lodge No. 403. The services were officiated by Dr. Charles Christopher.

Mr. Jolley was a retired crane operator with Roane Electric Furnace, where he worked for 27 years. He was of the Baptist faith, and a member of Rockwood Lodge No. 403 F&AM.

Survivors include his wife, Martha E. Jolley of Rockwood; sons, William Kermit Jolley Jr.; Mike Jolley; and Thomas Hill Jolley, all of Rockwood; stepsons, Eddie Barnes of Rockwood, and Randy Barnes of Nashville; stepdaughter, Michelle Jenkins of Rockwood; four grandchildren; sister, Barbara Jolley of Rockwood; brother, Thomas E. Jolley of Rockwood; father-in-law, Leonard Lewis of Rockwood; and niece, Diana Miller of Rockwood.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Henry and Dorothy Lingo Jolley; sister, Violet J. Cox; and brothers, Benton and Quinton Jolley.

Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

GEORGE WASHINGTON SMITH

Graveside services for George Washington Smith, 93, of San Diego, CA, formerly of Crossville, who passed away Feb. 18, were held Feb. 21 at Smith's Chapel Cemetery.

He was born June 8, 1904 in Jefferson, GA, the son of William and Sarah Stover Smith
. Mr. Smith was a textile worker and of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include his sons, Franklin Smith of San Diego, and Charles Smith of Atlanta; daughter, Loraine Beckner of Cape Canaveral, FL; 14 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Donald Smith.
Pallbearers were Roman Dan Sanchez, Chuck Jenkins, Paul Butterworth, Charles W. Smith, Franklin Smith and Lew Jamieson.

The Rev. Dennie Moore officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

VIRGINIA MAE SMITH

A memorial service for Virginia Mae Smith, 61, of Lantana Road, Crossville, who passed away Feb. 25, 1998 in St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, will be held tomorrow, Feb. 26, at Central Baptist Church.
She was born Feb. 28, 1936 in Blooming, IL, the daughter of Ray and Bernadine Strange Thomas.
Mrs. Smith had been employed in administration for Walt Disney World and was a member of Central Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Fred Smith of Crossville; daughters, Kathy Hassler of Crossville; Kelly Smith and Kim Hibbett, both of Orlando, FL; stepchildren, Steve Smith of Savannah, GA and Marcy Amerson; brother, Ray Thomas of Clermont, FL; and sister, Carol Baker of Leesburg, FL. The Rev. Roland Smith will officiate.

The family will receive friends after the service in the church's fellowship hall.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

DENISE MARIE STANDIFER

Funeral services for Denise Marie Standifer, 41, of Crossville, who passed away Feb. 20, 1998, were held Feb. 22 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

She was born Sept. 19, 1956 in Highland Park, MI, the daughter of Richard Lee Kontour and Jackalyn Cook Kontour.

Mrs. Standifer was a housewife.
Survivors include her husband, Tad Standifer of Crossville; daughter, Crystal Baleja of Crossville; son, Lee Mitchell Standifer of Crossville; stepmother, Shirley Kontour of Crossville; sisters, Kelly Brumment of Michigan, Gail Series of California, and Ellen Kurtz of Crossville; brothers, Richard Kontour, John Kontour and Greg Kontour, all of Crossville; and grandchild, Savanna Leach of Crossville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Lee and Jackalyn Kontour.
Pallbearers were Rick Kontour, Danny Standifer, Tunney Standifer, Rodney Standifer, Roy Stump and Dwayne Thomas.

The Rev. Vern Daugherty officiated.
Burris Funeral Home in Crossville was in charge of the arrangements.

GLORIA ANN AHO

Funeral services for Gloria Ann Aho, 70, of Crossville, who passed away Feb. 7, 1998, were held Feb. 12 at Santieu Funeral Home in Garden City, MI, with burial in Michigan Memorial Cemetery.

She was born April 5, 1927 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Lyle Eldon Bell and Jeannette Taylor.
Mrs. Aho was a homemaker.

Survivors include her daughters, Linda Hamil of Crossville and Lila D. Needham of Dearborn Heights, MI; sister, Waunita Trudeau of Taylor, MI; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David R. Holden.
The Rev. Felix Lorenz Jr. officiated.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

GEORGE W. EVANS

Funeral services for George W. Evans, 74, of Oak Ridge, who passed away Feb. 7, 1998 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, were held Feb. 10 from the First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge. Burial was in the Crossville City Cemetery on Feb. 11.

He was born Dec. 1, 1923 in Twinton, TN, the son of the late Willie and Flora Evans.

Mr. Evans moved to Cumberland County in 1933 and was a graduate of Cumberland County High School.
He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Masonic Lodge of Oak Ridge and a member of the First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge. As an employee of Martin Marietta Energy Systems for 45 years, he played a leading role in the building of Lithium Plant at Y-12, was manager of the Utilities and Shift Superintendent Operations and was eventually assigned the oversight responsibility for security operation at all sites operated by Martin Marietta at Portsmouth, OH, Paducah, KY, and Oak Ridge. He retired in 1989. He was a past president of the Oak Ridge Rotary Club and served as governor of his district and was active in many other community service organizations.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Gladys Wimberly Evans; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Tom Davidson of Claxton, TN, Susan and Bobby Latham, and Martha and Richard Barker, of Oak Ridge; grandchildren, Elise Williams, and her husband, Chuck, Christine Graham, Greg and Lindsey Barker, all of Oak Ridge, and Shana Davidson of Knoxville; great-grandchildren, Melanie and Lynn Williams of Oak Ridge; sisters, Margaret Boles of Oak Ridge, Willine Hyder and husband, Billy, of Chattanooga, Mabel Mincey of Mattison, IL, and Elizabeth Garcia and her husband, Tony, of Broadview, IL; brothers-in-law Cleo Taylor, and his wife, Virginia, of Crossville, Larry Gilbert Wimberly and wife, Barbara of Oneida, TN; and sisters-in-law, Bessie Harness and husband, Dwaine of Chesapeake Bay, MD, Mildred Browne of Arlington, VA, Nanthia Fleming and husband, Leroy, and Lyvonne Frazier of Sweetwater, TN, Myrtle Gilbert of Atlanta, and Ada Burke of Cleveland, TN; several nieces and nephews; many great-nephews, nieces, and cousins; and many special friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters and brothers-in-law, Conway and Duggan Woody, Opal Taylor, Otto Boles and Bill Mincey; sisters-in-laws and family members Beulah and Jimmy Thompson, Lou Wimberly, Mansel Frazier, Sonny Gilbert and Herb Browne; and cousin Ray Evans Sr. Pallbearers were Mike Bradshaw, E.T. Skippy Brinkman, Jeffrey L. Day, Matthew A. Forester, Carl Bubba Scarbrough and Peter White. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Bibb, Bill Burgess, Dave Cope, Gordon Fee, B.B. Hopkins, Clyde Hopkins, Keith Kahl, Dave Mason, Harry Shatley and Charles Whittle. McCarty-Martin Funeral Home of Oak Ridge was in charge of arrangements in Oak Ridge.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.

Donations may be made to the Oak Ridge Rotary Club, 711 Fund for furthering Paul Harris fellows, P.O. Box 4183, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, Attention Sec. Edward C. Fox.

CHARLES BOYD GALYON

Graveside services for Charles Boyd Galyon, 95, of Winter Haven, FL, who passed away Feb. 8, 1998, were held Feb. 11 from Crossville City Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 5, 1933 in Roane County, the son of Robert Franklin Galyon and Ida Mae Driver Galyon. Mr. Galyon was a physical eduction professor at Western Piedmont Community College.

Survivors include his wife, Dianne Galyon of Winter Haven, FL; daughter, Ginny Kelley of Bloomington, IL; sons, Steve Galyon of Augusta, GA, Jeff Galyon of Falls Church, VA; and Randall Galyon of Winston Salem, NC; sister, Frances Galyon Massey of Gallatin, TN; and grandchildren, Brenin Kelley and Erin Kelley of Bloomington.

The Rev. Jack Chadwell officiated.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

VIRGIE MARSH

Funeral services for Virgie Marsh, 71, of Lee June Street, Crossville, who passed away Feb. 9, 1998, were held Feb. 11 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

She was born March 3, 1926 in White County, the daughter of Mark Alpine Marshall and Perry Lee Eller Marshall.

Mrs. Marsh was a homemaker, and a member of High Point Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Janie Honeycutt, Mable Ashburn, Jewell Kilby, Murriel Garrett, Katie Rector, Rose Brown, Maggie Lewis, Alice Lewis and Shirley Jones, all of Crossville; sons, Jody Marsh all of Pleasant Hill, and J.T. Marsh, Daryle Marsh, Sam Marsh and Albert Marsh, all of Crossville; 44 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Edward Dennis and Odell Marshall, both of Sanford, FL; and sister, Betty Marsh of Crossville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Marsh and son, Ray Marsh.
Pallbearers were Junior Bowman, Rocky Dennis, Kenneth Cooper, Terry Kilby, Jerry Kilby, John Kilby, Jake Penticuff and Junior Barnes.

Bros. Dewey Bowman and Clyde Lewis and the Rev. Russell Honeycutt officiated, with special music by High Point Singers and The Presleys.

JANICE SPURLOCK

Funeral services for Janice Clark Spurlock, 59, of Dayton, OH, formerly of Crossville, who passed away Feb. 9, 1998, will be held Friday, Feb. 13, from the Northridge Chapel of George C. Martin Funeral Home in Dayton with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 12:30 p.m. Friday until time of the service.

She was born Jan. 17, 1939, in Penrod, KY.
Mrs. Spurlock was retired from United Dairy Farmers.
Survivors include her husband, Stanley E. Spurlock; daughters and sons-in-law, Sheilah and John Fryman, and Robyn and Scott Camery; sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney Madewell, RIcky and Lisa Spurlock and Rodney and Dawn Spurlock; grandchildren, Jason and Tahna Madewell, Miranda Fryman, Bobbi-Jo, Bridgett and Brook Camery, Zeth and Kevin Spurlock, Kayla and Sarah Spurlock; sisters, Marjorie Muller, Ioma McCaghue and Marlene Redford; brother, Ron Muller; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Clark; step-mother, Muriel Clark; brother, Jerry Clark; and grandson, Zacary Spurlock.

George C. Martin Funeral Home in Dayton is in charge of the arrangements.

OLLEN KEITH CARR

Funeral services for Ollen Keith Carr, 77, of Sunset Road, Crossville, who passed away Feb. 5, 1998, were held Feb. 8 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Akins Cemetery.

He was born June 21, 1920 in Putnam County, the son of George Washington Carr and Lillie Haile Carr. Mr. Carr was a steel fabricator with Dayton Walther Company, Dayton, OH. He was a member of Vandever Baptist Church, as well as the Masons, Shriners and Minerva Lodge 98, F&AM, Miamisburg, OH. Survivors include his son, Howard Buck Carr of Crossville; daughter, Sue Feight of Dayton, OH; three grandchildren; and brother, Ezell Carr of Cookeville.

Pallbearers were John Scarborough, Ross Gray, Andy Feight, Jerry Wilson, Steve Austin, Marcus Miller and Jason Warner.

The Revs. Carl Durham and Dwayne Swafford officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

GARY GENTRY

Funeral services for Gary Gentry, 51, of Prentice Street, Crossville, who passed away Feb. 6, 1998 in Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville were held Feb. 9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 21, 1946 in White County, TN, the son of Henry Clay Gentry and Lorene Estel Brock Gentry.

Mr. Gentry was an insurance agent for Life Insurance Company of Georgia and a charter member of Stanley Street Church of God.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred Maynard Gentry of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Anita and Tony Mullins, and Shannon and Robert Ashburn, both of Crossville; granddaughters, Heather Mullins, Katilyn Burgess and Micheala Burgess; mother, Lorene Gentry of Crossville; brothers, Carl Gentry and Paul Gentry, both of Crossville; sisters, Mary Ellen West and Sharon McAnnaly, both of Crossville; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Pallbearers were Tony Mullins, Ricky Persinger, Todd Gentry, Farren Tabor, Jeff Godsey and Andy Swallows.

Honorary pallbearers were Harold Mills, Stan Grundon, Donnie Davids, Joe Harpe and Tommy Davenport. Bros. Arthur Smith and Mike Kerley officiated, with special music by Sam Graham and Ann Turbett. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

HAROLD DILLINDER

A memorial service for Harold Dillinder, 83, of Big Horn Drive, Crossville, who passed away Feb. 9, 1998, will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

He was born Nov. 7, 1914 in Illinois, the son of Troy and Gertrude Waugh Dillinder.
Mr. Dillinder was a supervisor for Fisher Body Company, Fleetwood Division, Cadillac Motor Company. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Dillinder of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Ron Gajewski of Crossville; sons, Richard Dillinder of Wolverine, MI, Robert Dillinder of Lincoln Park, MI, and Roger Dillinder of Southfield, MI; brothers, Frank Owen Dillinder, and Troy Dillinder; sisters, Erma Schoenholz and Nana Coolidge; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Gertrude Dillinder; son, Randy Dillinder; and brother, Vernalee Dillinder.

The Rev. Cecil McFarland will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Memorial Garden Fund, First Congregational Church, Crossville.

Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

THELMA FRANCES LOCKHART FOUTCH

Funeral services for Thelma Frances Lockhart Foutch, 81, who passed away Feb. 4, 1998, at Baptist DeKalb Hospital, were held Feb. 7 at the First United Methodist Church in Smithville, TN. The Revs. Billy Ray Panter, Leland Carden and Jonathan Watson officiated. Burial was in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. She was born in Smithville to the late Thomas Edgar and Emma Ruth Bond Woodside.

Mrs. Foutch was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, the BPW Club and the Home Demonstration Club. She was a volunteer at Baptist DeKalb Hospital and served on the Friends of the Justin Potter Library board and the Advisory Committee for Senior Citizens. She was a retired store clerk and a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Judge Harry Foutch; daughters, Shirley Ingram of Crossville and Charlotte Barnard of Smithville; grandchildren, Robin Driver and Wendy Absher, of Smithville; great-grandchild, Derek Driver; stepdaughters, Helen Malone and Harriette Cantrell, of Smithville; four stepgrandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; and sister, Carmyne Paris of Smithville.

She was preceded in death by her first husband of 61 years, Robert Houston Bud Lockhart.
Pallbearers were Larry Lockhart, Jerry Lockhart, Randy Paris, Garth Cantrell, Rep. Frank Buck, Curtis Harness, T.M. Hooper and Dr. Eugene Vanatta. Honorary pallbearers were members of the BPW Club, Home Demonstration Club and her ladies' Sunday school class of the First United Methodist Church. Memorials may be sent to the First United Methodist Church, Smithville, and the Greenbrook Park Playground Committee.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville was in charge of arrangements.

FERN BILBREY FUSSELL

Funeral services for Fern Bilbrey Fussell, 63, of Cookeville, who passed away Feb. 6, 1998 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, were held Feb. 8 from the First United Methodist Church in Cookeville. Burial was in the Cookeville City Cemetery.

She was born Oct. 21, 1934 in Putnam County, the daughter of Flossie Buckner Bilbrey and Ernest Bilbrey. Mrs. Fussell was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Cookeville and owned and operated Munford Art and Frame Gallery. Mrs. Fussell was a world traveler.

Survivors include her husband, Ray Fussell of Cookeville; daughter, Julie Dayton of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law, Jan Shingleton Arrick and Robert Arrick of San Francisco, CA; mother, Flossie Buckner Bilbrey of Cookeville; brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Sharon Bilbrey of Fayetteville, NC; sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Jerry Brown of Crossville; and father-in-law, R.G. Fussell of Greenville, NC.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Geraldine Phillips, and her mother-in-law, Lila Mae Fussell. Pallbearers were Shannon Brown, Chris Vick, Kenny and Robin Fussell, Carlen Vickers, Ken Brown, Jim Viar and Bob Vick.

The Rev. Woodward Adams officiated.
Memorials may be made to the Cookeville Rescue Mission, 1331 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville, TN. Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Homes Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

ROSALYNN ILENE GENTLE

Graveside services for Rosalynn Ilene Gentle, 78, of Smyrna, TN, who passed away Feb. 6, 1998, were held Feb. 9 at the Crossville City Cemetery.

Mrs. Gentle was born Dec. 25, 1919 in Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star.

Survivors include her sons, John Gentle of Smyrna, and Timothy Gentle of Murfreesboro, TN.; and one grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Gentle.
The Rev. Vern Daugherty officiated.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

HOWARD WAYNE HALL

Funeral services for Howard Wayne Hall, 65, of McQuinnis Road, Crossville, who passed away Feb. 6, 1998, were held Feb. 10 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Slate Springs Cemetery.

He was born June 14, 1932 in Fentress County, TN, the son of Beecher and Charlotte Hawn Hall.
Mr. Hall was a member of the Stanley Street Church of God.

Survivors include his wife, Anna Lou Hall of Crossville; sons, Beachel Hall and Cole W. Hall, both of Crossville, and Cedrick Hall of Charlotte, NC; daughters, Epsy Miller of Charlotte NC, and Annette Johnston of Crossville; sisters, Vondell Miller of Texas, and Idell Tabor, Eunice Meadows and Dean Hyder, all of Crossville; and brother, Freeman Hall of Crossville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Beecher and Charlotte Hawn Hall, and brothers, Clem and Henry Hall.

Pallbearers were Denny Oaks, Torrence and Terry Oaks, Cole and Beachel Hall, and Joey Whittenburg. The Rev. Arthur Smith officiated.

Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

RALPH HUMAN

Funeral services for Ralph Human, 73, of Crossville, who passed away Jan. 28, 1998, were held Jan. 30 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

He was born Feb. 17, 1924 in Wartburg, TN, the son of Isham J. Human and Minnie E. Daniel Human. Mr. Human was a printer and retired from TAP Publishing Company and was a former employee of the Knoxville News-Sentinal and the Knoxville Journal.

He was a member of and deacon at First Baptist Church in Crossville.
Survivors include his wife, Onva Human of Crossville; daughter, Beverly Morgan of Crossville; son, Roy Human of Franklin; sister, Edna Hall of Knoxville; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Isham J. Human and Minnie E. Daniel Human.

Pallbearers were former co-workers Edward Donnelly, Ronnie Hamby, Ogle Conatser, Steve Stone, Paul McNew and Bill Quillen. Honorary pallbearers were Lonnie Morgan and Frank Burkepile.
The Rev. David Allen of First Baptist Church in Crossville officiated.

Special music was provided by Bob Spears.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

DEE KLINGLER

A memorial service for Dee Klingler, 68, of Fairfield Glade, who passed away Feb. 6, 1998 in Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, was held Feb. 9 from Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church.

He was born Dec. 6, 1929 in Kenton, OH, the son of Jesse and Frances Connor Klingler.
Mr. Klingler was a retired vice president with British Petroleum Company. He was a member of Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby Klingler of Fairfield Glade; daughter, Kandace Klingler of Houston, TX; sons, William Klingler of Tampa, FL, and Richard Klingler of Stuart, FL; sisters, Jean Ann Wilkerson of Ada, OH, Evelyn Wilkerson of Sarasota, FL, and Helen Martin of Finley, OH; and brothers, Dean Klingler of Lima, OH, and Joseph Klingler of Kenton, OH.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Frances Connor Klingler, and son, James Klingler. The Rev. Wayne Benson officiated.

Memorials may be made to the Tennessee Donor Services, 1714 Hayes St., Nashville, TN, 37203, Attention: Pam Yeager.

Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

DOLLIE PAULINE ROBBINS

Funeral services for Dollie "Dot" Pauline Robbins, 73, of Robbins Nest Drive, Crossville, who passed away Feb. 8, 1998, were held Feb. 10 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Clarkrange Cemetery.

She was born May 24, 1924 in Fentress County, the daughter of Ira and Sarah Beaty Scroggins. Mrs. Robbins was a housewife and of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include her husband, Waymon Robbins of Crossville; daughters, Sarah Merryman of Christiansburg, VA, Sharon A. Shelley of Crossville, and Robin L. Jones of Elyria, OH; son, Waymon I. Robbins of Crossville; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters, Margaret Reese of Crossville, and Hazel Standfield of Mt. Juliet, TN.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Lena M. Stults, and brothers, Walter D. and Homer I. Scroggins. Pallbearers were John Brown, Bobby Dean Jones, David Robbins, Bobby Murphy, Harold McGuire and Daniel Woodson.

Honorary pallbearers were Joe Stults, Raven Gunter, Teddy Robbins, Jim Threet, Roger Dale Robbins, Jim Stults and Tom Stults.

Bros. David Goney, Gary Merryman and Sister Glenda Reed officiated, with special music by Rosie Woodson, Kim Woodson and Renee Kelso.

Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

MYRTLE LOU TABOR

Funeral services for Myrtle Lou Tabor, 91, of Dayton, TN, who passed away Feb. 6, 1998 in Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, were held Feb. 9 from the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home in Spring City, with burial in Tabor Memorial Gardens, Crossville.

She was born in Crossville, the daughter of William and Sally Abston Campbell.
Mrs. Tabor moved to the Rhea County area 25 years ago from Muncie, IN. She was a homemaker and of the Church of God faith.

Survivors include her daughters, Betty Winkle of Dayton, TN, Edna Symons of St. Charles, MI, and Doris Becker of Saginaw, MI; son, Marcus Lewis of Dayton; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sedley B. Tabor, and daughter, Bea Hoard. Dr. Charles Robinson officiated.

Vaughn Funeral Home in Spring City, TN, was in charge of arrangments.

SEDLEY BUSTER TABOR

Funeral services for Sedley Buster Tabor, 86, of Dayton, TN, who passed away Feb. 6, 1998, in Parkridge Medical Center, Chattanooga, were held Feb. 9 from the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home, with burial in Tabor Memorial Gardens, Crossville.

He was born in Cumberland County, the son of the late James Monroe and Charity Angeline Phillips Tabor. Mr. Tabor moved to the Rhea County area 25 years ago from Muncie, IN. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion, the Disabled American Veterans and of the Church of God faith. He retired from General Motors where he was employed as an auto assembler.

Survivors include his stepdaughters, Betty Winkle of Dayton, TN, Edna Symons of St. Charles, MI, and Doris Becker of Saginaw, MI; stepson, Marcus Lewis of Dayton; sister, Rissie Davis of Crossville; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was the husband of the late Myrtle Lou Tabor.
Dr. Charles H. Robinson officiated.
Vaughn Funeral Home in Spring City, TN was in charge of arrangements.

RUTH WATT

Funeral services for Ruth Watt, 74, of Newbern, TN, who passed away Feb. 4, 1998, in West Tennessee Skilled Nursing Home in Jackson, TN, were held Feb. 7 from the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home, with burial in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern.

Mrs. Watt was a homemaker and a member of the Newbern Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Sara Halford of Crossville; grandchildren, Kelley Halford and Chad Halford, both of Crossville; sister, Blanche Earldora Heathcott of Murray, KY, and brother, Burnie Akin of Newbern. Pallbearers were Dee Campbell, Bill West, William Peavyhouse, Chad Halford, David Heathcott and Tim Akin.

The Revs. Lyndal Fisher and Blan Scott officiated.
Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

WILLIAM WATT

Funeral services for William Watt, 75, of Newbern, TN, who passed away Feb. 5, 1998 in Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, were held Feb. 7 from the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home, with burial in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, TN.

Mr. Watt was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Newbern Assembly of God Church.

Survivors include his daughter, Sara Halford of Crossville; grandchildren, Kelley Halford and Chad Halford, both of Crossville; and sisters, Cora Worley of Hayti, MO, and Pearlie Lynn of Dyersburg, TN.
Mr. Watts nephews served as pallbearers.

The Revs. Lyndal Fisher and Blan Stout officiated.
Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CONNIE SUE DAVIS

Funeral services for Connie Sue Davis, 55, of Chestnut Hill Road, Crossville, who passed away Jan. 27, 1998, were held Jan. 29 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. She was born June 6, 1942 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Leland and Minnie Nail Sherrill.

Mrs. Davis was a homemaker and a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Deanna and Gary Bertram, and Jill and Rick Davis, all of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Charles Russell and Wendy Davis of Crossville; stepson, Christopher Davis of Crossville; seven grandchildren; brothers, Jody Sherrill and Andrew "Buddy" Sherrill, both of Crab Orchard; and sisters, Opal McNeal of Victorville, CA, Pansy Oberg of Okemos, MI, and Wanda Hild of Crossville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Davis; parents, Leland and Minnie Nail Sherrill; sister, Nell Skean; and brother, Armonell Sherrill.

Pallbearers were Adam Hild, Joseph Sherrill, Johnny Presley, Tim Davis, Greg Davis and Tony Kantor.
The Revs. J.D. Carnes and Russell Honeycutt officiated with special music by Terry Christopher and David Mahan.

Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangments.

WINNIE ICEL STONE

Funeral services for Winnie Icel Stone, 55, of Pleasant Hill, who passed away Jan. 25, 1998, were held Jan. 28 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with burial in Browntown Cemetery.

She was born May 12, 1942 in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of Herbert Campbell and Donna Brown Campbell. Mrs. Stone was a factory worker.

Survivors include her husband, Hubert Stone of Pleasant Hill; father, Herbert Campbell; daughters, Sherry Young, Tammy Roberts and Debbie Stone, all of Pleasant Hill, and Lynn Stone of Winter Haven, FL; sons, Rickye Stone, Ronnie Stone and Danny Stone, all of Pleasant Hill; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Donna Campbell.
Pallbearers were Thomas Johnson, Frankie Brown, Teddy Roberts, Gary Stone, Donnie Stone and James Young.

The Rev. Kenneth Peterson officiated.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

NORMA JEAN FRANKLIN

A memorial service for Norma Jean JeannieÓFranklin, 75, of Fairfield Glade, who passed away Jan. 26, 1998, was held Feb. 1, from the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church.

She was born Sept. 21, 1922 in Jefferson, IA, the daughter of Juanita Miller Marsh and Ora Marsh.
Mrs. Franklin was a retired supervisor for a resort in Florida.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Dede and Eric Eischied of Fairfield Glade; son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Cindy Franklin of Columbia, SC; granddaughter, Darrie Eischide of Fairfield Glade; grandson, Blaine Eischide of Fairfield Glade; aunts and uncles in Florida and Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Franklin; parents, Ora and Juanita Marsh; and granddaughter, Blandie Eischide.

The Rev. Wayne L. Benson officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

THOMAS LEE HEDGECOTH

Funeral services for Thomas Lee Salty Hedgecoth, 57, of Crossville, who passed away Jan. 22, 1998, were held Jan. 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home. Graveside services were conducted Jan. 25 at Green Acres Memory Gardens.

He was born March 12, 1940 in Cumberland County, the son of Frank Thomas Hedgecoth and Edna Marie Kerley Hedgecoth.

Mr. Hedgecoth was an electrician, and of the Baptist faith. He was a member of local union No. 175.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Hedgecoth of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Rachael Hedgecoth of Crossville; granddaughters, Jennifer and Jordan; mother and stepfather, Edna and Monroe Thomas of Crossville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Doris and Kenneth Parsons of Crossville, Vicki and Vaughn Hawkins of Nashville, and Phyllis Taylor of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Lars Olson, Stanley Wattenbarger, Leslie Wattenbarger, Chris Hawkins, Steve Hawkins, Greg Parsons, Shane Wattenbarger, Aaron Sevier, Tom Back and Robbie Wattenbarger.

The Revs. Clayton Padgett and Garry Hood officiated, with special music by Kim Wattenbarger, family tapes.

Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

RALPH HUMAN

Funeral services for Ralph Human, 73, of Crossville, who passed away Jan. 28, 1998, were held Jan. 30 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

He was born Feb. 17, 1924 in Wartburg, TN, the son of Isham J. Human and Minnie E. Daniel Human. Mr. Human was a printer and a former employee of the Knoxville Sentinel and the Knoxville Journal.

Survivors include his wife, Onva Human of Crossville; daughter, Beverly Morgan of Crossville; son, Roy Human of Franklin; sister, Edna Hall of Knoxville; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isham J. Human and Minnie E. Daniel Human.

Pallbearers were Edward Donnelly, Ronnie Hamby, Ogle Conatser, Steve Stone, Paul McNew and Bill Quillen.

The Rev. David Allen officiated.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

JOHN JAMES JIM WOODHOUSE JR.

Funeral services for John James "Jim" Woodhouse Jr., 71, of Deep Draw Road, Crossville, who passed away Jan. 27, 1998,

were held Jan. 29 at First Baptist Church. Graveside committal services were held Jan. 30 at Green Acres Memory Gardens.

He was born March 15, 1926 in Norfolk, VA, the son of John James Woodhouse Sr. and Grace Shepherd Woodhouse.

Mr. Woodhouse was a metalurgist engineer at Martin Marietta and a member of First Baptist Church. He was veteran of World War II and the Korean War serving in the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include his wife, Margie Parker Woodhouse of Crossville; and brother, George W. Woodhouse of Virginia Beach, VA.

Pallbearers were Chris Brittan, Chris Goodwin, Donny Hedgecoth, Dennis Hedgecoth and James Stewart. Honorary pallbearers were Clark West, Russell Honeycutt, Hook Boston, Greg Boston, Mae McKinney, Billy Swafford, Willie Bow, Carl Perry, H. Swift Porter, Ross Snodderly, George Spoerer, Jim Stewart, Alvin L. Vaughn, Jones Wood, Dale Perrigan, Elliot Roberts, Harold Elliott, Paul McNew, Gene Bunn, Bob Lay, Fred Brandon, John Moore, Ordon Sevier, Don Crace, Philip Cole, David White, John Cowley, Tom Binford, Tom Parker, Vaughn Parker, Powell Garrison and Jack Peele.

The Revs. David Allen, Joe Nickell, Bob Spears and Dr. Bill Selecman officiated, with special music by Susan Keeler, Pat Adams, Rupert Maxwell and the church choir.

The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.


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