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Obituary

Obituary's for December 1998


RETA MARIE MILLER

A memorial Mass for Reta Marie Miller, 68, of Fairfield Glade, who passed away Dec. 14, 1998, was celebrated Dec. 16 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. The Rev. Philip Thoni officiated.

She was born April 15, 1930 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Louis and Angela Bottone Maiuri. Mrs. Miles was a club manager and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

Survivors include her husband, Claude W. Miles Jr. of Fairfield Glade; daughters, Claudia Miles of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Roberta Szalach and Angela Sarcone of New Baltimore, MI, and Melissa Bex of Macomb Township, MI; seven grandchildren; and sisters, Theresa Mihelich of St. Clair Shores, MI, and Antoinette Ransdell of Sugarloaf, CA.

Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CLAUDE EDWIN HEATH

Funeral services for Claude Edwin Heath, 74, of Crossville, who passed away Dec. 14, 1998, will be held Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Mynatt's Funeral Home in Knoxville, with burial in Lynnhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends Dec. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.

He was born Dec. 5, 1924, in Claiborne County, TN, the son of James Estle Heath and Letha Williams Heath.
Mr. Heath was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army's 88th Division, and he was a member of the American Legion Post No. 134 of Crossville.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Heath; son, Dennis Heath of San Antonio, TX; mother, Letha Heath; brother, Clyde Heath; and sisters, Ninnie Bell of Knoxville, and Ruth Cupp of Mascot, TN. The Rev. Larry Cash will officiate.
Mynatt Funeral Home in Knoxville is in charge of the arrangements.

OLGA GAYLE JOHNSON

Funeral services for Olga Gayle Johnson, 74, of East First Street, Crossville, who passed away Dec. 11, 1998, were held Dec. 13 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Big Lick Cemetery. Bro. Pete Ullmann officiated.

She was born Feb. 7, 1924 in Floyd County, KY, the daughter of John Jacob Johnson and Flora Gay Ford Johnson.

Ms. Johnson was a factory worker at Flowers Bakery.

Survivors include her brothers and sister-in-law, Clinton and JoAnn Johnson of Crossville, Ray Johnson of Ecorse, MI, and Millard Johnson of Crossville; and sisters, Virginia Simmons of Ecorse, MI, and Betty Fulks of Allen, KY.

Pallbearers were Greg Johnson, Josh Johnson, Jason Staggs, John Isham, Jerry Lewis and Bennett Leslie.

Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

RITA E. LANPHERE

A funeral Mass for Rita E. Lanphere, 71, formerly of Fairfield Glade and most recently of Park Ridge, IL, who passed away Dec. 9, 1998, was celebrated Dec. 12 at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge. Burial was in All Saints Cemetery.
She was born Jan. 20, 1927.
Mrs. Lanphere was a former resident of this area.
Survivors include her husband, Donald; children, Susan (Rick) Dozier of Florida, Donald Jr. (Aimee), of Glenview, IL, Cynthia (Scott), of Engle of Park Ridge, Dean (Kathy) of Chicago, and Doyle (Jill) of Glenview; 11 grandchildren; sister, Lucille (Harmon) Kurtz of Park Ridge; and brother, William (Mary) Muno of Park Ridge.

Memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice, 1550 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL, 60068, or the American Cancer Society.
Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge, IL, was in charge of the arrangements.

DANNY MACK MASTERS

Funeral services for Danny Mack Masters, 43, of Cookeville, who passed away Dec. 14, 1998, are scheduled for Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville. Burial will be in Dodson Chapel Cemetery in Putnam County. Bros. Roger Cooper and Bruce Cravens will officiate.

He was born Feb. 23, 1955 in Putman County, TN,
Mr. Masters was a self-employed wholesaler.
Survivors include his wife, Sheila Maberry Masters of Cookeville; mother, Betty Crabtree Masters of Cookeville; daughter, Amber Danielle Masters of Cookeville; son, Derek Scott Masters of Sparta, TN; sister, Helen Burgess of Cookeville; brother and sister-in-law, David and Vickie Masters of Cookeville; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Evelyn and Charlie Maberry of Jackson County, TN; niece, Amy Rittenour and husband, Barry; nephew, Bradley Masters; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Michelle and Gary Schnell of Michigan, and Curt and Debra Maberry of Livingston, TN; aunt and uncle, Lola and Beecher Hunter of Cleveland, TN; great-nieces, Lindsey and Lacey Rittenour; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Mack Clayron Masters; grandparents, Plato and Rossie Crabtree; and Loyd and Jane Masters.

Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville is in charge of the arrangements.

THELMA LUCILLE MILLER

Funeral services for Thelma Lucille Miller, 65, of Crossville, who passed away Dec. 13, 1998, were held today, Dec. 16, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Creston Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 11, 1933 in Crossville, the daughter of Homer and Martha Essary.

Mrs. Miller was a member of Baker's Crossroads Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sons, Dalton Feddin, Dewey Parsons, and Gary Parsons, all of Crossville; daughters, Patricia Griffith and Loretta Norris, both of Crossville; brothers, Johnny Essary, Robert Essary; sister, Marie Watson of Huber Heights, OH; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer Essary and Martha Mae Essary; and brother, Floyd "Peanut" Essary.
Pallbearers were John Rector, Jackie Griffith, Randy Smith, Jim Norris, Bill Griffith and Kenny Neal. Bro. Junior Masters officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

REBA LORENE BROWN

Funeral services for Reba Lorene Brown, 86, of Crossville, who passed away Dec. 8, 1998, were held Dec. 10 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home. Graveside services were held Dec. 11 from Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. Dan Haskins officiated.

She was born Dec. 29, 1911 in Oliver Springs, TN, the daughter of Joseph and Lula Walls Sheldon. Mrs. Brown was a seamstress, and she was a member of Homestead Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughters, Fanna Lou Sherrill and Jackie Vaden, both of Crossville; sons, William Joseph Brown and James Harry Brown Jr., both of Crossville; and brother, Joseph Sheldon of Asheville, NC.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harry Brown Sr.; son, Jimmy R. Brown; and granddaughter, Linda Loy Whittenburg.

Memorials may be made Tennessee Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 2206, Brentwood, TN, 37240. Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

EDITH MYATT CRAWFORD

Funeral services for Edith Myatt Crawford, 81, of Cookeville, TN, who passed away Dec. 11, 1998, were held Dec. 13, from the Baxter Chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Homes. Burial was in Crestlawn Cemetery. Bro. Glendon Cantrell officiated.

She was born April 19, 1917 in Putnam County, TN, the daughter of Leander and Marthina Ford Myatt. Mrs. Crawford had been a member of Baxter Church of Christ for more than 65 years.

Survivors include her sons, Jerry E. Crawford and Tommy Crawford, both of Baxter, TN; daughters, Joy E. Crawford of Perryville, MO, Sue C. McNew of Crossville, Sandra C. Kennedy of Cookeville, and Edie F. Crawford of Jackson, TN; sister, Edna M. Flatt of Nashville; and 10 grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lucian Edward Crawford; brother, James Myatt; and sister, Margaret M. Bekanus.

Memorials may be made to the Alzhiemer's Foundation.
Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home in Cookeville was in charge of the arrangements.

HESTER V. HICKEY

Funeral services for Hester V. Hickey, 86, of Rockwood, TN, who passed away Dec. 12, 1998, are scheduled for tonight, Dec. 15, at 8 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Bros. Jim Wesson and Albert Griffin will officiate.

Graveside services are planned for Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. in the Oak Grove Cemetery. All times are Eastern. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

She was born July 23, 1912 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Herbert C. and Margaret Kendrick Hamby.

Mrs. Hickey was a member of Rockwood Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughters, Anna Lee McCloud and Loretta Sue Farr, both of Rockwood; son, Vennis L. Hickey of Rockwood; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Thelma Green of Rockwood and Hazel Griffith of Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Margaret Hamby; husband, Marvin J. Hickey; and sons, Willis and Kermit Hickey.

Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is in charge of the arrangements.

WILLIAM "BILL" GALE HUMAN SR.

Funeral services for William "Bill" Gale Human Sr., 79, of Clarkrange, TN, who passed away Dec. 5, 1998, at his Brooksville, FL, home, were held Dec. 9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Clarkrange Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 13, 1919 in Fentress County, TN, the son of Henry Housley Human and Grace Pearl Todd Human.

Mr. Human was a maintenance worker for the Civil Service in Montgomery County, Dayton, OH.
He was a member of the Wesleyan Church, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Inez Davenport Human of Crossville; daughters, Beverly Long of Macon, GA, Violet Long of Blacksburg, VA, and Rhonda Pearson of Brooksville, FL; five grandchildren; and sisters, Gladys Dixon of Clinton, TN, and Lois Berry of Madison, IN.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Grace Human; and sons, Charles Philip Human and William Human Jr.
Pallbearers were Dee, Glenn, Denton, Lowell, J.E. and Tommy Davenport, Daniel Long Jr., Douglas Long and Zack Pearson.
The Revs. James Long and Donald Pearson officiated, with special music by Jan Madden, Dan Long and Mike Garrett.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Hernando County, FL, or Wesleyan World Missions. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ANNA JOAN BROWN

Anna Joan Brown, 75, of Lake City, FL, passed away Nov. 30, 1998, at Vencor Hospital in Green Cove Springs, FL.

Graveside services were held Dec. 3 at Bartow City Cemetery in Bartow, GA. The Rev. Danny Treadway officiated.

Mrs. Brown was a native of Central Falls, RI, and she was a homemaker and a Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Platt R. Brown Jr.; son, Warren Brown of Crossville; daughters, Betty Ann Saley of Homestead, FL, and Cheryl Kay Ivan of Columbus, OH; grandchildren, Mary Anna Abele, and Jimmy Ivan, both of Columbus, OH; and great-grandchildren, Ashley Abele and Richard Abele and Haley Ivan, all of Columbus, OH. Pallbearers were Donald Goodwin Jr., Ronnie Sykes, W.D. Thomas, Jim Thomas, David Sipper, Chris Soeffner, Jim Ivan Jr., and Denny Livesay.
Johnson-Grier Funeral Home in Louisville

NORMAN LETROY "LEE" CROSS

Funeral services for Norman Letroy "Lee" Cross, 71, of Panama City Beach, FL, who passed away Dec. 9, 1998, will be held Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to services, from noon to 1 p.m., at the funeral home.

He was born Feb. 4, 1927 in Pickett County, TN, the son of Jess and Pearl Cross. He moved to Florida in 1979 from Byrdstown, TN.

Mr. Cross was a farmer and a contractor, and he was a member of Redhill Church of Christ in Byrdstown. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and was a member of the American Legion in Pickett County.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Nicholas Cross of Panama City Beach, FL; son, Roger L. Cross of Zaragozo, Spain; daughters, Joyce LaConte and husband, Anthony, and Patsy Badham, all of Panama City Beach; brothers, I.H. Cross and wife, Zola, Curtis Cross and wife, Ruby, and Jack Cross and wife, Opal, all of Crossville, and Robert Cross and wife, Noy, of Kingsport, TN; sister, Kathleen Swafford of Dandridge, TN; grandchildren, Keilan McWhorter, and wife, Vikki, and Phillip and Nicholas Badham, all of Panama City Beach, Nathan McWhorter and wife, Jennifer, of Lynn Haven, FL, and Lyle Cross of Nashville; and great-grandchildren, Ashlen and Grace McWhorter, both of Panama City Beach.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Pearl Cross. Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

EDNA BOWMAN

Funeral services for Edna Bowman, 67, of Bowman Road, Crossville, who passed away Dec. 2, 1998, were held Dec. 4 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Bowman Cemetery.

She was born June 5, 1931, in Rockcastle, KY, the daughter of Alex and Mary Smith Powell.

Mrs. Bowman was a homemaker, and she was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, G.D. Bowman of Crossville; son, Ronald Powell of Crossville; stepdaughters, Charlotte Bowman of Knoxville, and Judy Bowman and Kaye Barnett, both of Crossville; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Ray Powell of Lexington, KY, Robert Powell of Berea, KY, and Oscar Powell of Crossville; and sisters, Clyde Hite and Amy Smith, both of Dayton, OH, and Annie Isaacs of Berea.
Pallbearers were George Hedgecoth, Philip Keyes, Philip Ray Keyes, Roy Hall, Richard Lawrence and Roger Keyes.

Bro. Randy Hollifield officiate, with special music by Wanda Swallows.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ARLENA "LENA" FRANCES FORD

Funeral services for Arlena "Lena" Frances Ford, 92, of Lantana Road, Crossville, who passed away Dec. 2, 1998, were held Dec. 5 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery.

She was born Feb. 1, 1906 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Erbie and Lou Arnette Burgess.
Mrs. Ford was a grocery store manager, and she was a member of the Church of God. Survivors include two grandchildren; and sisters, Eva Epperson and Beulah Rogers, both of Chattanooga; and niece, Ola Snow of Crossville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayden Ford; daughter, Emma Hollingsworth; and an infant son.

Pallbearers were Donnie Hood, Arlie Hood, Donald Hood, Jerry Hood, Doug Dyer and Aster Burgess.

Bros. Thomas Hale and Eddie Kilgore officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

LAURA BRADLEY KERLEY

A celebration of the life of Laura Bradley Kerley, 88, of Crossville, who passed away Dec. 6, was held Dec. 8 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Big Lick Hillcrest Cemetery.
She was born Feb. 16, 1910 in White County, TN, the daughter of Margaret Elizabeth Houlette and James Harrison Bradley.
Mrs. Kerley was a homemaker, and she was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church (USA) of the Big Lick community. She moved with her family to Cumberland County as a baby, and she resided in the Homesteads community for the last 46 years of her life.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Gwendolyn Ann and Glen E. Norris of Crossville; granddaughters and their husbands, Lachelle Norris and Paul Jacobson of Jackson, TN, and Laura E. and Lafayette Gwin of Crossville; sisters, Dora Burgess and Nellie Rhea, both of Crossville; brother, Beecher Bradley of Warren, MI; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and James Bradley; husband, Leslie A. Kerley; brothers and sisters, Esther Bradley, Louise Lillian Coots, and May Burgess, and William, Charles, Lee Thomas, Elmo, Martin and Wesley Bradley.
The Revs. James Ullmann and Mike Smathers officiated.
Pallbearers were Pete Bradley, John Shanks, Johnny Shanks, Stan Rhea, Jimmy Rhea and Oliver Blaylock.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

TRESSIE JEAN O'DELL

Funeral services for Tressie Jean O'Dell, 87, of Crossville, who passed away Dec. 4, 1998, were held Dec. 5 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home. The Rev. Martha Hale officiated. Dorton Methodist Church provided special music.

Graveside committal services were held Dec. 6 at Baker's Chapel Cemetery.
She was born Jan. 12, 1911 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Spencer and Canzada Campbell Kemmer.

Mrs. O'Dell was a clerk, and she was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Canzada and Larry Woods, and Wanda Sue O'Dell, all of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Betty O'Dell, Ed and Irma O'Dell, and Bob and Edna O'Dell, all of Crossville; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Mary Thomason of Crossville, Sherdie Mitchell, and Ola Johnson of Akron, OH.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Heber O'Dell Sr.; brothers, Charlie, Eugene and Cordell Kemmer; and sisters, Lena Young and Cora McCulloch.

Pallbearers were Bill O'Dell, Ed O'Dell, Bob O'Dell, Jeff O'Dell, Larry Woods and Spencer Kemmer.

Memorials may be made to the Cumberland County High School Friendship Garden.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

BESSIE L. RAUCH

Funeral services for Bessie L. Rauch, 54, of Dayton, OH, who passed away Dec. 1, 1998, were held Dec. 8, from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. James Allen officiated.

She was born Aug. 28, 1944 in Jackson County, TN, the daughter of Ova Stafford Pigg and William Pigg.

Survivors include her husband, Wilbur E. Rauch of Dayton, OH; sons, stepson, Mark Rauch of Huber Heights, OH, and stepson, Randy Rauch of Maraine, OH; stepdaughters, Sabrina Goble of Maraine, OH and Katrina Carmeane of St. Paris, OH; brothers, Billy "Junior" Pigg, and Lewis Ray Pigg, both of Crossville; and sisters, Ella Mai Allen of Sparta, and Elsie Galloway and Gracie Gross, both of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Ray Pigg.
Pallbearers were Glen E. Taylor, Gene Kirby, Willie Stone, Allen Houston, Kevin Pennington, Richard Dennis and Scott Debord.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

MYRTLE WEST

Funeral services for Myrtle West, 97, of Crossville, who passed away Dec. 6, 1998, were held Dec. 8 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Pomona Cemetery.

Bro. Buford Kelley officiated, with special music by Sam Graham and church singers.
She was born Sept. 17, 1901 in Hawkins County, TN, the daughter of John and Lucy Ann Kenner Henard.

Mrs. West was a merchant, and she was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her stepdaughter, Ellen Mae Holloway of Oak Ridge.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Clinton West.
Pallbearers were Josh Treadway, Don Hinch, Eddie Baker, Sam Graham, Ted Aytes and Max Elmore.

Honorary pallbearers were Ace Baker and nephews, S.H. Henard and Ross Henard. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

WILLIAM "BILL" PAUL DICKENS

Funeral services for William "Bill" Paul Dickens, 65, of Crossville, who passed away Nov. 28, 1998, were held Dec. 2 at First Congregational Church, with The Rev. Cecil McFarland officiating. The Rev. Jay Mankin offered prayer at graveside. Firing detail and presentation of the flag were conducted by the Air Force Honor Guard of Warner-Robins Air Force Base of Georgia.
He was born Aug. 10, 1933 in Nashville.
He was a retired postal clerk, and he was a member of the board of deacons at First Congregational Church of Crossville. He served in the U.S. Army, and received the Purple Heart during his service in the Korean War. He then served in the U.S. Air Force until his retirement in 1975.

Survivors include his wife, Regetta Hargis Dickens of Crossville; daughters, Pamela Halonen of Grand Rapids, MI, Paula Farish and Wendy Kovac, both of Myrtle Beach, SC; son, John Dickens of Crossville; and grandchildren, Emily, Dana and Kevin Halonen, Brittney and Robert William Farish, and Daphne Dickens.

He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Dickens.

Pallbearers were Greg Halonen, Mike Farish, Michal Kovac, Dave Williams, Arnold Harris and Martin Halonen.

Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

DEROTHA FRADY DAVIS

Funeral services for Derotha Frady Davis, 89, of Nashville, who passed away Dec. 4, 1998, were held Dec. 7 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in New Era Cemetery. Bro. Odell Kirby officiated.

She was born July 19, 1909 in White County, TN, the daughter of William and Nancy Jane Smith Frady.

Mrs. Davis was a housewife, and she was affiliated with Crieve Hall Church of Christ in Nashville at the time of her death. Previously, she had been a member of Steven's Gap Church of Christ. She taught youth Sunday school classes and classes for vacation Bible school for many years. She enjoyed sewing, flowers, gardening and quilting.

Survivors include her daughter, Syble Fay Hubbard of Nashville; sisters, Naomi Glover of Alabama, Racheal Horseman of Kentucky, and Ruby Middleton of Ohio; brother, Evans Frady of Crossville; brothers in law, Calvin, Kenneth and Herman Davis; and sisters-in-law, Hattie Reed and Nettie Summers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claud Tillman Davis, whom she married Feb. 2, 1936; sisters, Winnie Frady and Rhoda Webb; brothers, Leonard, Lawerence, Willard and Everett Frady; and two infant daughters.
Pallbearers were Calvin Sr. and his sons, J.C., Tony, Larry, Calvin Jr. and J.E. Davis.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

BENJAMIN ESCO

Services for Benjamin Esco, 38, of Montgomery, AL, who passed away Dec. 2, 1998, were held Dec. 5 from the Church of the Holy Comforter in Montgomery. The Revs. Roy Elam and Larry Sharpton officiated.

He was born Aug. 27, 1960 in Montgomery.
Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Bettie and Evans Hinson Jr. of Fairfield Glade; sisters, Angela and Richard Smitherman of Panama City, FL; and nephew, Adam Smitherman of Panama City.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Church of the Holy Comforter, 2911 Woodley Road, Montgomery, AL, 36111.
Brooks-Cargile Funeral Home in Montgomery was in charge of the arrangements.

BILLY GENE GOSS

Funeral services for Billy Gene Goss, 58, of Brewer Road, Crossville, who passed away Nov. 28, 1998, were held Dec. 1 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Gene Shelton officiated, with special music by Deloy Brown and the Tollett Sisters.

He was born Jan. 15, 1940 in Cumberland County, the son of Venable and Emily Cox Goss.

Mr. Goss was a roofer, and he was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Jones Goss of Crossville; daughters, Jennifer Tollett of Monterey, and Deborah Bilbrey of Crossville; five grandchildren; mother, Emily Goss of Crossville; and brothers, Hugh and Glen Goss, both of Crossville.

He was preceded in death by his father, Venable Goss.
Pallbearers were Clarence Conley, Curtis Conley, Mark Goss, Pete Haley, Troy Bilbrey, Anthony Tollett, Scott Amonette and DeWayne Caruthers.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

FERN HOLT

Fern Holt, 98, passed away Nov. 29, 1998 in Life Care Center of Crossville. She was born May 7, 1900 in Ashley, ND, the daughter of Walter and Florence Marlatt Beverage.

Mrs. Holt was a homemaker, and she was of the Methodist faith. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Survivors include her sons, Donald Holt of Fairfield Glade, and William Holt of Gibsonburg, OH; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and sister, Virginia Wagoner of Salisbury, NC.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norton Holt, and brothers, Donald and Bruce Beverage.

Burial will be Dec. 12 in Toledo Memorial Gardens in Sylvania, OH.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

ESTELLE PICKLE CARRIGAN

Funeral services for Estelle Pickle Carrigan, 95, of McKendree Village, Hermitage, TN, who passed away Nov. 30, 1998, will be held Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Howell-Lawrence Funeral Home in Shelbyville, TN. Visitation will be Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. until the time of the services.

She was born in Bedford County, TN, the daughter of Robert Cortner and Vera Adams Pickle.

Mrs. Carrigan was a homemaker, and she was a member of the United Methodist Women. She was a preschool teacher at the First United Methodist Church in Columbia, TN, where she was a member.

Survivors include her son, Robert H. Carrigan of Crossville; grandchildren, Stephanie Deane Dankwardt of Crossville, Melissa Ann Kotz of Mokena, IL, and Claudia Estelle Chandler of Williamsburg, KY; and six great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Golden Cross Fund at McKendree Village or the Memorial Fund at First United Methodist Church of Columbia, TN.
Howell-Lawrence Funeral Home, Shelbyville, TN, is in charge of the arrangements.

EARL F. CRAIG

Funeral services for Earl F. Craig, 69, of Crossville, who passed away Nov. 27, 1998, were held Nov. 30 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home.
He was born May 31, 1929 in Detroit, MI, the son of George and Pauline Hollins Craig.
Mr. Craig was the owner of a furniture store.

Survivors include cousins, Norma and Patricia Hollins of Crossville. Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ROSSIE LUCILLE DAILEY

Funeral services for Rossie Lucille Dailey, 71, of Cinder Lane, Crossville, who passed away Nov. 9, 1998, were held from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home in Livingston, TN, with burial in Mt. Gilead Cemetery.

She was born Nov. 10, 1926 in Overton County, TN, the daughter of Wayne and Emily Breeding.

Mrs. Dailey was a homemaker, and she was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Archie Brown of Nashville, TN; Gerald Brown of Kentucky, Clifton Brown of Livingston; daughters, Burnell Lawson of Crossville, Genell Camp of Cleveland, TN, Gail Buzachero of Livingston, and Lillian Dailey of Byrdstown, TN; brothers, Carlis Breeding and Wayne Breeding, both of Livingston; sisters, Olene Edmonds, Mona Lee and Reba Abbott, Teola Hamilton, all of Livingston; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Emily Breeding, and her husband, Walter Dailey.
Bro. Gary Howards officiated.
Speck Funeral Home in Livingston, TN, was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted due to incorrect information previously provided by the funeral home.

AGNES VIOLA STRELCHUN

Agnes Strelchun, 91, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 22, 1998.
She resided at Life Care Nursing Home for the past six years, after leaving her home in Maspeth, NY, where she lived for 60 years.

Memorial services were held at the Woodlawn United Methodist Church. The Revs. Frank Walker and Cliff Ingram officiated. Geri Parker was the vocalist, singing "He Touched Me." She was born Jan. 20, 1907 in Corona, NY, the daughter of Charles Lundquist and Agnes Lundquist.

Mrs. Strelchun was a typist and bookkeeper, and she was active in the Italian Charities, Senior Center and the Republican Club of Maspeth.

Survivors include her daughters, Grace Fuller of Crossville, and Betty Lou Bretsger of St. Petersburg, FL; son, Roy Strelchun of Punta Gorda, FL; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Agnes Lundquist; brothers, William, Charles, Edwin, Samuel, David, and Harry Lundquist; and sister, Lillian Damstrom.

Memorials may be made to Woodlawn Methodist Church.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted due to incorrect information previously provided by the funeral home.

MAE M. BETHEA

Mae M. Bethea, 93, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 28, 1998.
She was born Nov. 4, 1905 in Wrightsville, GA, the daughter of Morgan Meeks and Susie Johnson Meeks.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Mae Evelyn Sisler and James R. Sisler Jr.; and grandsons, Richard Sisler of Patuxent River, MD, and Carl Douglas Sisler of Indiana. She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Information provided by Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.

SUZANNE LYNN BITTING

A memorial service for Suzanne Lynn Bitting, 15, of Crossville, who passed away Nov. 27, 1998, is scheduled for today, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. from First United Methodist Church in Crossville.

She was born Dec. 17, 1982 in Ridgewood, NJ, the daughter of Barry and Marie Gionti Bitting.
Miss Bitting was a student, and she attended the First United Methodist Church in Crossville.
Survivors include her parents, Barry and Marie Bitting of Crossville; grandmothers, Evelyn Bitting of Bogota, NJ, and Antoinette Gionti of Crossville; and uncle, Glen Bitting of Bogota, NJ.

She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Richard Bitting and Robert Gionti; and sister, LeeAnn Marie Bitting.

Dr. James Beasley will officiate.
Memorials may be made directly to the family's residence.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

MACKENZIE ELAINE COX

Graveside services for Mackenzie Elaine Cox, infant daughter of Jeffery Link Cox and Karen Paulson, were held Nov. 30 in Fredonia Cemetery.

She passed away Nov. 26, 1998, before she was born.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Boyd and Elaine Cox of Crossville, and Velma Paulson of Crossville; and brothers, Justin Link Cox and Nicholas Brandon Cox, both of Crossville.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Casey Paulson. Bro. David Wattenburg officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

BETTY CULPEPPER

Funeral services for Betty Jo Culpepper, 63, of Harriman, TN, who passed away Nov. 23, 1998, were held from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

She was born Aug. 21, 1935 in Woodbine, KY, the daughter of Carma and Josephine Gann Lloyd.
Mrs. Culpepper was a school teacher and she was of the Methodist faith. She attended St. Camilus Private School from grade school through high school graduation. She received her undergraduate degree, majoring in English, from Berea College, and her master's degree at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Mrs. Culpepper began her teaching in Roane County in 1960 at South Harriman High School, where she taught English and served as the senior class sponsor. She also taught at Emory Heights Elementary School; Midtown Elementary; and Ridge View Elementary School and Rockwood Junior High School, where she taught special education. She retired in 1991.
Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Rose of Crossville; granddaughter, Danielle Rose of Crossville; grandson, Derek Rose of Crossville; parents, Carma and Josephine Lloyd of Woodbine, KY; and brothers, Bill Lloyd of Russell Springs, KY, Bob Lloyd of Rock Spring, GA; and Buddy Lloyd of Gray, TN.

Pallbearers were Doug Loveday, Jonathan Loveday, Bart Cagle, Travis Clark, Jerry Harris and David Vaden.

Bro. Sidney White officiated, with special music by the Church of Christ Singers. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ROXY DUNN

Funeral services for Roxy Dunn, 91, of Pleasant Hill, who passed away Nov. 24, 1998, were held Nov. 26 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Neverfail Cemetery.

She was born Oct. 6, 1907 in White County, TN, the daughter of Levi and Fannie Cooley Hodge.

Mrs. Dunn was a housewife and she was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughters, Patricia Wightman and Joanne Wightman, both of Pleasant Hill; sons, Delmar Dunn of Jamestown, TN, David Dunn of Clinton, TN, and James Dunn of Pleasant Hill; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Hodge of Pleasant Hill; and brother, Ellis Hodge of Pleasant Hill.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hughlin Dunn; and son, Bill Dunn.
Pallbearers were Chris Dunn, Curt Dunn, Dale Dunn, Sean Dunn, Tracy Wightman and Jeremiah Wightman.

Bro. Hollace Page officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

LOU KATE ELMORE

Graveside services for Lou Kate Elmore, 96, of Crossville, who passed away Nov. 28, 1998, will be held today, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. in Pugh Cemetery. The Rev. Jerry Smith will officiate.

She was born July 28, 1902 in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of Elisha C. Elmore and Rose Lee Pugh Elmore.

Mrs. Elmore was a homemaker.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sarah Stamps; and brothers, Arthur D. Elmore and General A. Elmore.

Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

WILMA EASTER HINDS

Funeral services for Wilma Easter Hinds, 67, of Hixson, TN, who passed away Oct. 18, 1998, were held Oct. 20 from Rinnie Baptist Church, with burial in Rinnie Cemetery. Bro. Ronnie Smith officiated.

She was born Oct. 21, 1930 in Fentress County, TN, the daughter of Elbert and Bonnie Boles Allred.

Mrs. Hinds was a cook in the Hamilton County School System, and she was a member of the Delashmitt Baptist Church in Hixson. She had resided in Hixson for the past 41 years.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene Hinds of Hixson; sons, Larry Hinds of Soddy-Daisy, TN, and Stanley Hinds of Knoxville; four grandchildren; sisters, Mary Garrett of Hanging Limb, TN, Betty Evans of Augusta, GA, Judy Stedam of the Rinnie community; and Sibbie Barnes of Rockwood, TN; and brothers, Clayton Allred, Lonnie Allred, Jim Allred and Tom Allred, all of Clarkrange, and Gradus Allred and Ervin Allred, both of the Rinnie community.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Allred.
Pallbearers were Joel Green, Daley Beaty, Todd Hinds, Mike Carraher, Kenny Allred, David Allred and Ed Wennerstrom.

JAMES EDWARD MANIS

Funeral services for James Edward Manis, 44, of Crossville, who passed away Nov. 28, 1998, were held Nov. 30 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Taylor's Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Buford Kelly officiated.

He was born Feb. 1, 1954 in Putnam County, TN, the son of Bob and Lou Ella Manis.
Mr. Manis was a construction worker, employed by J.E. Crain Company.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Manis of Crossville; sons, Anthony Manis, and Eric Manis, both of Crossville; parents, Bob and Lou Ella Manis of Crossville; brother, Terry Manis of Crossville; sisters, Kathy Hilton of Memphis, and Bobbie Parker of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Dan Hilton, Lee Hilton, Steve Lewis, Mike Lewis, Pugh Lewis and Terry Manis.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

NORENE MARIE TODD

A funeral Mass for Norene Marie Todd, 72, of Crossville, who passed away Nov. 27, 1998, will be celebrated Dec. 1 at 11 a.m. from St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Burial will be in Clarkrange Cemetery in Fentress County. The Rev. Michael Roark will officiate.

She was born Jan. 15, 1926 in East Chicago, IL, the daughter of William and Edna Herbert Artibey.
Mrs. Todd was a janitor, and she attended St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.
Survivors include her sons, Donald Todd of Sierra Vista, AZ, Ivan Todd of Hammond, IN, Jeffery Todd of Stafford, VA, and William Todd of Griffith, IN; daughters, Raydene Gifford of Jasper, AL, Michelle Harris and Norene Reynolds, both of Crossville, and Suzette Lomellin and Rebecca Manzo, both of Hammond, and Kathlene Senyress of Highland, IN; brothers, Jack Artibey, Joseph Artibey, and Michael Artibey; sisters, Mary Terease Duncanson, Madonna Gannon, and Edna Meyer, all of Indiana, and Margarett of Alabama; 26 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Todd; brothers, David Artibey, Bill Artibey and Victor Artibey; and sister, Doris Jean.
Family members will serve as pallbearers.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.


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