CROSSVILLE CHRONICLE

Obituary

Obituary's for March 1998


JOREECA LYNN MULLINS

Funeral services for Joreeca Taz Lynn Mullins, 33, of Crossville, who passed away March 24, 1997, were held March 25 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with burial in Lantana Cemetery.

She was born March 27, 1964 in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Michael and Susan Burgess Demuth. Ms. Mullins was a homemaker.

Survivors include her son, Adam Mullins of Crossville; parents, Michael and Susan Demuth of Crossville; sisters, Martha Arrington and Tina Morris, both of Crossville; brother, Robert Arrington of Georgia; grandparents, Otto Burgess of Crossville, and Joreece Patterson of Los Angeles; several aunts and uncles; boyfriend, Kevin Beaty; and special friends, Sabrina and Ashley.
The Rev. Carl Hamilton officiated.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CARROLL WATSON BROWN

Funeral services for Carroll Watson Brown, 29, of Springfield, TN, who passed away March 26, 1997 at Vanderbilt Medical Center, were held March 30 from the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home, with burial in Elmwood Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 10, 1968 in Robertson County, the daughter of Cheryl Garrett Watson and the late John B. Watson Jr.

Mrs. Brown was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her son, Robert Barry Brown II of Springfield; mother, Cheryl Garrett Watson of Mayland, TN; sisters, Stephanie Stigall of Nashville, and Cheryl Cofer of Springfield; and grandmothers, Muriel Watson of Springfield, and Lucille Garrett of Mayland.

Dr. Jerry Oakley officiated.
Robertson County Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ROY EUGENE CORDELL

Funeral services for Roy Eugene Cordell, 61, of Lejune Street, Crossville, who passed away March 28, 1998 in Cumberland Medical Center, will be held today, March 31, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery.

He was born March 28, 1937 in Cumberland County, the son of Clyde E. Cordell and Lillian Dunbar Cordell. Mr. Cordell was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and of the Baptist faith. He was a carpet layer.

Survivors include his son, Paul Cordell Scarce of Virginia, and Joey Cordell of Georgia; brothers, Ray Cordell of Crossville, and Ralph Cordell of Miami, FL; and sisters, Mary Cooper of Crossville, and Dorothy Vatter and Kathy Vargas, both of Miami.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde E. and Lillian Dunbar Cordell; brother, Clyde Speedy Cordell; and sisters, Cora Swallows and Lucille Nave.

The Rev. Russell Honeycutt officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

ZORA MABEL HAMILTON

Funeral services for Zora Mable Hamilton, 87, of Dunbar Road, Crossville, who passed away March 25, 1998 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held March 27 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

She was born Oct. 30, 1910 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Edward and Zenia Burgess Blaylock. Mrs. Hamilton was a homemaker and of the Presbyterian faith.

Survivors include his daughters, Evelyn Stewart and Carolyn Cravens, both of Crossville; sons, Charles Hamilton of Crossville, and Major Hamilton of Fayetteville; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Hamilton.
Pallbearers were O.C. Stewart, Terry Lowe, Ted Swafford, Homer Freels, Joe Bohannon and Mark Hendrixson.

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

RALPH MARLOW

Funeral services for Ralph Marlow, 63, of Crossville, will be held today, March 31, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home.

Mr. Marlow passed away Sunday, March 29 after a brief battle with cancer.
He was most recently preceded in death by his brother, Aaron Marlow. At one time, brothers, Aaron, Harold and Ralph were partners in Marlow Motor Company.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be submitted to Hospice of Cumberland County. A complete obituary will be printed in a future edition of the Crossville Chronicle.

ROBERT F. PUTERBAUGH

Funeral services for Robert F. Puterbaugh, 80, of Fairfield Glade, who passed away March 27, 1997 in Vanderbilt Medical Center, were held March 30 from Cumberland View Baptist Church in Fairfield Glade, with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Standford, KY.

He was born Dec. 3, 1917 in Dayton, OH, the son of Lester and Augusta Ann Hirsch Puterbaugh.
Mr. Puterbaugh previously owned and operated Bob's Landing Marina and Mobile Home Park. He was an active member of Cumberland View Baptist Church and the recipient of two Bronze Stars as a result of his service during World War II in the European Theater.

Survivors include his wife, Leoria Puterbaugh of Fairfield Glade; daughters, Connie Osburn of Babson Park, FL, and Sharon Lockwood of Winter Haven, FL; son, Robert Eugene Puterbaugh of Lakeland, FL; four grandsons; two granddaughters; and many church friends.

The Revs. Willard Dale and John Strickland officiated, with special music by Rick Davenport, Patrick Lockwood, Ruth Conn and Christina Davenport.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

DOROTHY L. THOMPSON

Dorothy L. Thompson, 94, formerly of Crossville, passed away Dec. 9, 1997, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law.

Graveside services will be held at Crossville City Cemetery on April 4, 1998.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Carlton and Sue Thompson of Binghamton, NY; grandson, Ken Thompson and his wife, Renee, of Binghamton; granddaughters, Gail Thompson of Falls Church, VA, Bonnie and her husband, Eddy Stockton of Monticello, KY, Linda Thomas of Lenior City, TN, Renee and her husband, Dr. Thomas Clayton of Crossville, and Maria and her husband, Brett Coulter of Maryville, TN; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County or a favorite charity.

GEORGE WILLIAM ROGERS

Funeral services for George William Rogers, 68, of Taylor's Chapel Road, Crossville, who passed away March 20, 1998, were held March 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hale's Chapel Cemetery.

He was born May 9, 1929 in Morgan County, TN, the son of Clarence and Lillie McBee Rogers.

Mr. Rogers was a truck driver and served in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Rogers of Crossville; daughters, Kathy Patton and Debbie Patton, both of Crossville, and Tammie Dye of Grandview, TN; sons, Bob Bell of Cookeville, Jim Rogers of Collinsville, AL, Tom Rogers and Gary Rogers, both of Crossville, and Larry Rogers of Dallas, GA; 19 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Novella Rymer of Houston, TX, Lucille Warf of Michigan, and Evelyne Moore of Oliver Springs, TN; and brothers, Joe Rogers, FL.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sybil Burgess Rogers; parents, Clarence and Lillie Rogers; brothers, Johnny and Sherman Rogers; and sister, Susie Rymer.

Pallbearers were Brian Bell, Brent Bell, Jim Bo Rogers, Toby Patton, Willie Patton and Gary Rogers Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Josh Dye, Justin Dye and Keith Rogers.
Bro. Johnny Tolbert officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

J.M. CALAHAN

Funeral services for J.M. Calahan, 68, of Burnett Street, Crossville, who passed away March 18, 1998, were held March 21 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 110, 1930 in Overton County, the son of Tommy R. Calahan and Earcil Mae Woody Calahan.

Mr. Calahan was retired from the Tennessee Department of Employment Security. He was a Korean War veteran, earning a good conduct medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He was a member of Homestead Baptist Church; a 32nd degree Mason; member of the Scottish Rite; a Shriner; and a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Survivors include his wife, Ann S. Calahan of Crossville; brothers, Everette Calahan and Earnest Calahan, both of Crossville, and Bobby Calahan of Chattanooga; sister, Betty Stubbs of Crossville; aunt and uncles; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tommy R. and Earcil Mae Woody Calahan.
Pallbearers were Mike Graham, Larry Calahan, Tommy Calahan, James W. Smith, Jeff Cobb and Lynn Cobb.

Dr. Dan D. Haskins Jr. officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

IVA EVANS

Funeral services for Iva Evans, 87, of the Homesteads community, who passed away March 17, 1998, were held March 19 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home. Dr. Dan Haskins Jr. and the Rev. George Long officiated, with special music by Edd Cagle, Danny Hassler, Dana Smith and Harry Brown.

Graveside services were held March 20 at Green Acres Memory Gardens.
She was born April 21, 1910 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Sam and Martha Hinch Knox.
Mrs. Evans was a housewife, member of Homesteads Baptist Church and a worker at the Multi-Purpose Senior Center. She also was an original Homesteader.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Mildred and John Donnelly of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Walter Thomas Tom and Noretta Evans and William Lawrence Lonnie and Dee Evans, all of Lexington, TX; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Evans.
Pallbearers were Norman Evans, Clifford Bristow, Ronnie Nail, John Bristow, Mose Bristow and Cecil Bristow.

The family requests that memorials be made to Homesteads Baptist Church's Baptistry Fund.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

JANICE A. GAY

Funeral services for Janice A. Gay, 35, of Creston Road, Crossville, who passed away March 17, 1998, were held March 20 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Creston Cemetery. She was born Jan. 31, 1963 in Yale, MI.

Mrs. Gay was a housewife and a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, David Gay of Crossville; daughter, Angelia Ann Titko of Crossville; sons, James Richard Quinn and Samie Dewaine Gay, both of Crossville; mother, Joyce Black of Indiana; step-father, David Black of Indiana; and brothers, Maynord Quinn of Indiana, Fred Quinn of Michigan, Ralph Quinn of Crossville, and John and Gene Quinn, both of Sparta.

Pallbearers were Gary Gay, Ralph Quinn, Gene Quinn, John Quinn, Roger Stewart and Matt Parham. The Revs. David Rowen and J.C. Allen officiated.

Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

GWENDOLYN KATHLEEN GREGG

Funeral services for Gwendolyn Kathleen Gregg, 77, of Port Huron, MI, who passed away March 17, 1998, were held March 21 from the Ford Chapel of Allore Martenson Funeral Home in Michigan, with burial in Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock, MI.

She was born Oct. 4, 1920 in Smethic, England, the daughter of James Withey and Kate Powell Withey.
Mrs. Gregg was a housewife and a member of Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church of Port Huron.
Survivors include her husband, James C. Gregg; daughters, Diane Prior of Fairfield Glade, and Alyce Buieckman of Port Huron; brother, George Withey of Farmington, MI; cousin, Joan Caruso; sister-in-law, Mary Belle Withey; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Raymond, Kenneth and Eric Withey.
The Rev. Dennis Smith of Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church officiated.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Cumberland County or the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.

DOROTHY MARIE JOHNSON

Funeral services for Dorothy Marie Johnson, 70, of Sawmill Road, Crossville, who passed away March 16, 1998 were held March 18 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

She was born March 26, 1927 in White County, the daughter of Bailey and Mary Chastain Emery.

Mrs. Johnson was a housewife and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her daughters, Betty Hooper, Wanda Johnson and Wilma Carter, all of Crossville; son, William Thomas Johnson Jr., of Maryville, TN; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister, Lela Tilley of Crossville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Johnson Sr.
Pallbearers were Benny Sherrill, Bryan Sherrill, Stephen Luttrell, Eric Johnson, Cory Johnson, Randy Johnson and Jacob Rankhorn. The Rev. Russell Honeycutt officiated, with special music by Baxter Sherrill, Martin Sherrill, Natalie Napier, Jack Chadwell and Shelby Jean Whitson.

Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ETHEL PUGH MOORE

Funeral services for Ethel Pugh Moore, 83, of the Mayland community, who passed away March 22, 1998 in Wharton Nursing Home in Pleasant Hill, were scheduled for today, March 24, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, with burial in Pugh Cemetery.

She was born Oct. 18, 1914 in Overton County, the daughter of William Titus and Zoura Gore.
Mrs. Moore was of the Baptist faith, a homemaker and a member of Mayland Senior Citizens.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Gretta Pugh of Pleasant Hill, and Howard and Mary Pugh of Mayland.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Andy Pugh and Lee Moore; sisters, Ellie Rayborn and Mindy Lee Phillips; and brother, Abi Gore.

The Revs. Bill Roberts and Russell Honeycutt will officiate.
Goff Funeral Home in Monterey is in charge of arrangements.

CAROLYN LEE PARSONS

Funeral services for Carolyn Lee Parsons, 56, of Crossville, who passed away March 19, 1998, were held March 21 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Creston Cemetery.

She was born Jan. 1, 1942 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Clarence Overton Upchurch and Mary Lee Boston Upchurch.

Mrs. Parsons was a nurse and a member of Plateau Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Johnny Parsons of Crossville; son, John Parsons Jr. of Crossville; mother, Mary Upchurch; brother, Jerry Upchurch of Knoxville; and sisters, Faye Wright of Pensacola, FL, Sylvia Tollett of Crossville, and Sheri Riddle of Nashville.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Overton Upchurch.
Pallbearers were Steve Killmer, Johnny McCoy, Kenneth Parsons, Gregg Parsons, Jimmy Bratton and Stewart Riddle.

The Rev. Randy Roberts officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

MARJORIE B. VAUGHN

Funeral services for Marjorie B. Vaughn, 83, of Sunset Road, Crossville, who passed away March 17, 1998, were held March 20 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Davis Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 26, 1915 in Corry, PA, the daughter of Sammuel W. Brooks and Ethel White Brooks. Mrs. Vaughn was a registered nurse and a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Russell L. Vaughn of Crossville; daughter, Lynne E. Petro of Crossville; sister, Bernice Sink of Silver Springs, MD; grandsons, John R. and Jeff R. Petro, both of Crossville; nine nieces; and six nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sammuel W. and Ethel White Brooks, and sisters, Ruth Chircuzio, Ellen Greene, Evelyn Johnson, and Esther Bensink.

Pallbearers were Kenneth Vaughn Jr., David Vaughn, Bryan Vaughn, Beverly Gilmore, John Petro and Michael Gilmore.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ROY E. BERTRAM

Funeral services for Roy E. Bertram, 83, of Cincinnati, OH, who passed away March 12, 1998, were held from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Burgess Cemetery.

He was born March 20, 1914 in Knox County, the son of William Bates Bertram and Daisy Burgess Bertram. Mr. Bertram was a forestry firefighter and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Survivors include his sons, Earl, Tommy and Jerry Bertram, all of Cincinnati, OH; stepsons, George Lewis of Cincinnati, and Frank and Steven Lewis, both of Cookeville; sisters, Irma Parry of Cincinnati, Effie Crawford and Ethel Blaylock, both of Sparta, and Mary Lewis of Crossville; and brothers, Bill, Dallas and Carlos Bertram, all of Crossville.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Watson Bertram.
Pallbearers were Tommy Bertram, Steve Lewis, James Bertram, Frank Lewis, Frank Bertram and Jason Lewis.

Honorary pallbearer was Anthony Lewis.
The Rev. Gary Lewis officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CARL BURRISS

Funeral services for Carl Burriss, 80, of Crossville, who passed away March 15, 1998, were held March 18 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery.

He was born May 2, 1917 in Vanceburg, KY, the son of Tom Burriss and Annie Clark Burriss. Mr. Burriss was in maintenance.

Survivors include his daughters, Patricia Thompson of Crossville and Betty Crain of Fairfield Glade; son, Carl Ray Burriss of Portsmouth, OH; brothers, Joe Burriss of Willington, KY, and George Burriss of Garrison, KY; grandchildren, Shane Ketchum, Steven Burgess, Tony Holt, Nikki Burgess and Brad Holt; great-grandchildren, B.J. Ketchum, Laura Ketchum and Tristan Burgess; and special friend, Willie Mae Burgess of Cookeville.

Pallbearers were Shane Ketchum, Tony Holt, Brad Holt, Steve Burgess, Henry Hughes and Randy Qualls. The Rev. Vern Daugherty officiated.

Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

AARON NATHAN MARLOW

Funeral services for Aaron Nathan Marlow, 64, of Sparta Highway, Crossville, who passed away March 14, 1998, were held March 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

He was born June 28, 1933 in Cumberland County, the son of Dewey Harrison Marlow and Lessie Kathleen Lewis Marlow.

Mr. Marlow was an automobile dealer.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Pipes Marlow of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Aarona and Dan VanWinkle, Kathy and Terry Tollett, Debe and Larry Houston, Anna Marie Marlow, and Margaret and Kyle Turner, all of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, George and Brenda Marlow of Crossville; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Margie Lewis of Crossville, and Juanita Ewing of Oak Ridge; and brothers, Harold, Ray and Ralph Marlow, all of Crossville.

Pallbearers were his grandsons, Scott VanWinkle, Brian Houston, Kevin Houston, Daniel VanWinkle, Chad Houston, Chuck Houston, Josh Tollett and Bill Bertram.

Bro. Alan Grandstaff officiated, with special music by Sharon Quick and family tapes.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Lighthouse Fund in memory of Aaron Marlow, at Cumberland Medical Center Cancer Center, P.O. Box 88, Crossville, TN 38557.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ROBERT LEE CARUTHERS

Funeral services for Robert Lee Caruthers, 85, of Harper Lane, Crossville, who passed away March 10, 1998, were held March 12 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

He was born Feb. 23, 1913 in Crossville, the son of Brice and Anna Dayton Caruthers.
Mr. Caruthers had worked for Mayfield Dairy, and was a member of Bible Baptist Church. Woodworking was a hobby of Mr. Caruthers'.

Survivors include his wife, Gladys Dixon Caruthers of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, DeWayne and Carolyn Caruthers of Crossville, and Chester and Janice Caruthers Etowah, TN; stepgrandchildren, Angela Selby, Robin Amonette, and Scott Amonette; stepgreat-grandson, Christopher Selby; sisters, Fannie Martin, Ethel Turner and Lola Eldridge, all of Crossville.

Pallbearers were Harold Christopher, David Lewis, Jackie Lewis, Jody Stevens, Justin Woody, Skip Bosserman and Scott Amonette.

The Revs. Wayne Matthews and Donald Wattenbarger officiated, with special music by Wanda Reed, Marquettia Presley, Charles Presley and Teresa Helton.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DONALD EUGENE EXLINE

A memorial service for Donald Eugene Exline, 83, of Kings Down Drive, Fairfield Glade, who passed away March 9, 1998 in Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, was held March 11 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home.

He was born Feb. 4, 1915 in Dayton, OH, the son of William Henry Exline and Lavetta Mercer Exline.
Mr. Exline was employed by Grayhound Company and served in the Merchant Marines.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Exline of Fairfield Glade; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Mandes Garn of Jenison, MI; sons, and daughter-in-law, Dan and Anita Exline of Caledonia, MI, Richard Exline of Grand Rapids, MI, and David Exline of Houston, TX; and grandsons, Richard Garn and Ryan, Nicholas and Jacob Exline.

The Rev. Herb Kyrk officiated, with special music by Rev. and Mrs. John Weyant.
The family requests that memorials be made to Evangelical Free Church Building Fund, 2617 Peavine Road, P.O. Box 1618, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558.

BILLY MARK MARTIN

Funeral services for Billy Bill Mark Martin, 75, of Turner Greenhouse Road, Crossville, who passed away March 13, 1998, were held March 15 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 4, 1922, in Cumberland County, the son of Warren Lawson Martin and Grace Wyrick Martin.
Mr. Martin was retired from the Crossville Post Office and served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was a member of Homestead Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Jeroldine "Jerry" Martin of Crossville; son, Billy Mark Martin II of Dayton, TN; daughters, Jerri Sue Davis, Pamela Lawson and Tracy Bryard, all of Crossville; sisters, Hazel Martin, Mary Jo Martin and Elaine Elmore, all of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Lawson Martin and Grace Wyrick Martin; brother, Glenn Martin; and sister, Thelma Hickle.
Pallbearers were Billy Mark Martin II, Bryan Moore, Todd Martin, Robert Martin, Trey Graves and Robert Hickel.

Honorary pallbearers were members of the Methuselah Sunday School Class of Homestead Baptist Church.

The Rev. Dan Haskins officiated.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

KENNETH BOYD PERKEY

Funeral services for Kenneth Boyd Perkey, 57, of Lowe Road, Crossville, who passed away March 10, were held from the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home in Gray, GA, with burial in Middle Georgia Memory Gardens.

He was born Jan. 22, 1941 in Lenoir City, TN, the son of Boyd Foster Perkey and Freddie Mae Smith Perkey.

Mr. Perkey was an electrician for IBEW and a member of Victory Baptist Church. He also served in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife, Kay Dixon Perkey of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and David Tolbert, and Pamela and Ricky Rider, all of Toccoa, GA, and Amanda and Bob Schoolfield of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Linda Perkey of Texas; seven grandchildren; brother, Michael Slaton of Macon, GA; sister, Linda Nicholson of North Versailles, Pa; and mother and stepfather, Freddie Mae and Fred Slaton of North Huntingdon, PA.

He was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Perkey.
The Rev. James R. Schoolfield and Dr. Fred Ward officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.

HOMER J. SMITH

Funeral services for Homer J. Smith, 99, of the Claysville community, who passed away March 9, 1998, were held March 12 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Creston Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 20, 1898 in Cumberland County, the son of Frank and Fannie Gardner Smith.
Mr. Smith was a farmer and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his daughters, Gertie M. Sheppard of Beach Island, SC, and Alice F. Hensley, Muriel S. Eldridge, and Betty Lee Chadwick, all of Crossville; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Smith, and son, Paul T. Smith.
Pallbearers were Marty Bogard, Terry Bogard, Norman Woody, William Woody, Allen Hensley and A.L. Woody.

Bro. R.K. Chadwick officiated, with special music by Debby Hensley and Dwanda Deck.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

LOLA MABLE HIGDON

Funeral services for Lola Mable Higdon, 91, of Tipp City, OH, formerly of Monterey, who passed away March 5, 1998 in Spring Meade Health Center were held March 7 from the chapel of Horner Funeral Home in Monterey, with burial in Welch Memorial Cemetery.

She was born July 28, 1906 in Overton County, the daughter of Lonnie and Viola Bonham Matthews. Mrs. Higdon was a homemaker and a member of the Monterey Community Church.

Survivors include her daughters, Ruth Bilbrey, Neil Dixon, Melba Fyffe, all of Vandalia, OH, Geneva Clouse of Cookeville, Doris Hafer of Dayton, OH, Glenna Moeller of Nashville, and Lois Basher of Miami, FL; sons, Ray Higdon of Daytona, FL, Donald Higdon of Springfield, OH, John Higdon of Hilton Head, SC, Lynn Higdon of Livingston, and Fred and Wayne Higdon, both of Crossville; 22 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie and Viola Bonham Matthews; husband, John H. Higdon; son, Frank "Bingo" Higdon; sisters, Hazel Matthews, Grace Peters, and Edus Pettit; and brothers, Hershel, William and Romie Matthews.

Pallbearers were Kerry Hafer, Tim Bilbrey, Mark Fyffe, Donnie Higdon, Christopher Higdon, Eric Higdon, Darren Higdon and John Higdon.

The Rev. Dewitt Sampley officiated.
Horner Funeral Home in Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.

GEORGIA JONES SAMPLEY

Funeral services for Georgia Miss Georgia Jones Sampley, 89, of Monterey, who passed away March 6, 1998, were held March 8 from the chapel of Horner Funeral Home in Monterey, with burial in Sand Springs Memorial Gardens.

She was born Dec. 1, 1908, in Putnam County, the daughter of Alfred M. Jones Sr. and Lula Garner Jones. Mrs. Sampley was an employee for the State of Tennessee for 56 years, working at Central State Mental Heath Hospital. She was a member of the Pomona United Methodist Church in Cumberland County.
Survivors include her nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Lula Garner Jones, and husband, Stanley C. Sampley.

Pallbearers were Rodney Jones, Roy and Ryan Howard, and Bill, Tom, Jack and John Grimsley.
The Revs. Cliff Ingram and Dewitt Sampley officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral was in charge of the arrangements.

RUBY EDITH SHIELDS

Funeral services for Ruby Edith Shields, 73, of Fulton, KY, who passed away March 6, 1998, will be held today, March 10, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Hornbeak Funeral Home in Fulton, with burial in Greenlea Cemetery.

She was born May 7, 1924 in Crossville.
Mrs. Shields was of the Baptist faith and was a seamstress for Henry I. Seigel in Fulton and South Fulton. Survivors include her daughter, Marilyn Frazier of Milburn, KY; son, James Mills of Melber, KY; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Mills; second husband, James Edward Shields; parents, Wilburn Porter and Cora Tabor Baldwin; one brother; and one sister.

The Rev. Charles Frazier officiated.
Hornbeak Funeral Home in Fulton, KY, was in charge of the arrangements.

CLYDE ELMO SMITH

Funeral services for Clyde Smith, 71, of Pugh Road, Crossville, who passed away March 3, 1998, were held March 5 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home. Graveside services were held March 6 at Hedgecoth Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 3, 1926 in Cumberland County, the son of Ples Franklin Smith and Sarah Houston Smith. Mr. Smith was a farmer and member of Meridian Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

The Revs. Cliff Ingram and Dewitt Sampley officiated.
Survivors include his wife, Hattie Turner Smith of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Judy Smith of Crossville; grandsons, Doug and Jonathan Smith, both of Crossville; and sisters, Ida Mae Redwine of Crab Orchard, and Alice Lowery of Dogwood, TN.

Pallbearers were Brian Smith, Ronnie Smith, Michael Lowery, Paul Redwine, Jerry Redwine and Litton Smith.

Bro. Bill Smith and the Rev. Russell Honeycutt officiated, with special music by Lynn Smith and Mike Garrett.

Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ZOLA EMMALINE BRADY

Funeral services for Zola Emmaline Emma Brady, 94, of Red Williams Road, Crossville, who passed away March 1, 1998 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held March 3 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Pomona Cemetery. She was born Sept. 6, 1903 in Hamblen County, TN, the daughter of R.W. and Frances Sexton Cobble.

Mrs. Brady was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Frances Cox and Edith Williams, both of Crossville; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; foster son, Jack Conley of Crossville; and sisters, Lula Bougard of Morristown, TN, and Ruth Fincher of Moshien, TN.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Brady; son, Hal Leonard Brady; and stepdaughter, Alma Bea Holt.

Pallbearers were Sam Williams, Jerry Newberry, Jack Baker, Rick Williams, Johnny Morgan and Eugene Thompson.

Bro. Elmer Graham officiated, with special music by Reba Russell Reed and Juanita Mackie.

Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CHARLES B. HAYES JR.

Funeral services for Charles B. Hayes Jr., 83, of Monterey, who passed away March 2, 1998 in Livingston Regional Hospital, will be held Thursday, March 5 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Horner Funeral Home in Monterey, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery.
He was born June 13, 1914 in Crossville, the son of Charles B. Hayes Sr. and Martha Rose Haley Hayes.

Mr. Hayes was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was an attorney with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville district, until his retirement in 1979. He was a member of the Monterey Masonic Lodge No. 751, Nashville Commandry and the Scottish Rite.

Survivors include his wife, Rebekah Holloway Hayes; daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Bob Henley of Lexington, KY; grandsons, Bryan and Andrew Henley, both of Lexington; brother and sister-in-law, Lester and Lessie Hayes of Monterey; and nephew, Phil Hayes of White House, TN.

The family will receive friends Thursday at 1 p.m. until the time of the service. The Rev. William J. Powell will officiate.
Horner Funeral Home in Monterey is in charge of the arrangments.

STANLEY MARK KAKAREKA

Funeral services for Stanley Mark Kakareka, 54, of Crossville, who passed away Feb. 27, 1998 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held March 2 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home.

He was born May 17, 1943 in Scranton, PA, the son of Stanley Kakareka Sr. and Helen Konopka Kakareka.

Mr. Kakareka was an auditor for Proctor & Gamble.
Survivors include his wife, Marlene Kakareka of Crossville; daughter, Tammy Grey of Crossville; sons, Robert Kakareka of Nashville, and Richard Kakareka of Arlington, VA; mother, Helen Kakareka of Scranton, PA; sisters, Audrey Hallock of Scranton, and Karen Kauffman of Crossville; brothers, Raymond Kakareka and Leonard Kakareka, both of Scranton; and three grandchildren.

The Rev. Jeff Monday officiated, with special music by Ken Deadmon.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

MARY HASSERT MILLS

A memorial service for Mary Hassert Mills, 80, of Evans, GA, formerly of Fairfield Glade and Knoxville, will be held March 7 at 3 p.m. from the Georgia Room of Brandon Wilde Retirement Community in Evans.

Mrs. Mills passed away Feb. 19, 1998.
She was born in Belle-Fouche, SD, and was a homemaker. She was a former long-time resident of Knoxville and moved to Evans in 1996. She was a member of the Deane Hill Country Club and West Hills Garden Club of Knoxville. Mrs. Mills was known as an avid golfer.

Survivors include her son, Dr. John Mills of Maui, HI; daughter, Susie Mills Drobny of Frisco, TX; and two grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Brandon Wilde Endowment Fund, 4275 Owens Road, Evans, GA, 30809.

Platt's Funeral Home in Evans is in charge of the arrangements.

GEORGE ALFRED SULTZER

A memorial service for George Alfred Sultzer, 69, of Maryville, formerly of Fairfield Glade, who passed away Feb. 28 in Blount Memorial Hospital, was held March 4 at McCammon-Ammons Funeral Home in Maryville.

Mr. Sultzer was retired from the Baltimore County Board of Education and was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Lois Sultzer; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Sun Sultzer of Knoxville; grandchildren, Scott and Sue Sultzer of Knoxville; and sister, Janet Davies of Montrose, PA.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, East Tennessee Region, 4708 Papermill Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37909.

McCammon-Ammons Funeral Home in Maryville was in charge of the arrangements.


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