January
2003
Christopher
S. Dunn
March 6,
1965 - Jan. 26, 2003
Christopher "Chris" Shawn
Dunn, 37, of Sparta, passed away Jan. 26, 2003. Funeral services
were held Jan. 28 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral
Home & Crematory, Inc., with graveside services on Jan. 29
in Neverfail Cemetery in Sparta. The Rev. Gene Burgess officiated.
Mr. Dunn was born March 6, 1965 in Crossville, the son of Delmer
Dunn and Judy Dunn.
He was a truck driver and a delivery man for Mayfield Dairy.
Survivors include his daughters, Kimberley Elaine Dunn and Megan
Elizabeth Dunn of Crossville; father, Delmer Dunn of Fentress
County; mother, Judy Dunn of Cumberland County; brother, Curtis
Shane Dunn of Crossville; and sister, Regina Shubert of Cumberland
County.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hughland and Roxie
Dunn and Henry and Annie Wightman.
Pallbearers were Dale Dunn, Porter Isles, Lester Sisco, Chuck
Wightman, Tim Oakes and Darrell Selby.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
Beulah E. Finley
Nov. 11,
1917 - Jan. 25, 2003
Beulah Eileen Sheppard Finely passed
away Jan. 25, 2003. Memorial services will be held Saturday,
Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. at Scales Funeral Home in Murfreesboro, TN.
Mrs. Finely was born Nov. 11, 1917 in Marion, IL.
A long time member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, she played
piano on Sundays until her health began to fail. She was a member
of the Oak Ridge Symphony early in its beginning, and later played
viola with the Niagara Falls Philharmonic before returning to
Tennessee. She was active in the Art Circle Library and taught
in Cumberland County's adult reading program. She was also an
active volunteer worker with the bloodmobile and the League of
Women Voters, and was a poll worker during elections.
Survivors include her sons, James Michael Finely of Rockvale,
TN and Robert George Finely of Crossville; daughters, Patricia
Lee Finely of Crossville and Pamela Sue Schrader of Murfreesboro;
grandchildren, Jacqueline Marie Finely Bush of Rockvale and Anne
Christine Finely Thompson of Murfreesboro; great-grandchildren,
Lucas Burton, Colin Thompson, Mauryn Thompson and Aidon Thompson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Finely.
Scales Funeral Home in Murfreesboro is in charge of the arrangements.
Phillip O. Harris
Jan. 5,
1934 - Jan. 17, 2003
Phillip "Phil" O'Neal
Harris, 69, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 17, 2003. Memorial
services were held Jan. 20 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral
Home. Bro. Charles Paul officiated.
Mr. Harris was born Jan. 5, 1934 in LaFollette, TN, the son of
Walker McKinley Harris and Ann Louise Miller Harris.
He was a real estate broker and of the Methodist faith. He was
also a gifted musician, a recipient of the Arion Award and an
avid golfer.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Deloros "Dee" Harris
of Crossville; son, Phillip Anthony "Tony" Harris of
Nashville; daughters, Jane Harris Barker of Clarksville, Jennifer
Hope Harris of Cookeville, Emily Harris McCawley of Cookeville
and Nancy Harris Palmore of Nashville; grandchildren, Megan Barker,
Shannon McCawley, Matthew Barker, Justy McCawley, Jonathan Harris
and Daniel Humbert Harris; great-granddaughter, Haleigh Hope
Barker; and sister, Helen Kennedy of Winston-Salem, NC.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers,
Mackie, Ronnie and Bill Harris.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made
to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Juanita Netherton
Aug. 20,
1954 - Jan. 18, 2003
Juanita Netherton, 48, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 18, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
21 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville
City Cemetery. Bros. Thomas Hale Jr. and Jimmy Turner officiated,
with special music by Daniel and Crystal Schmidt and sons, Jeremiah,
Shawn and Aaron.
Ms. Netherton was born Aug. 20, 1954 in Cumberland County, the
daughter of Dallas L. and Ora V. Goodwin Netherton.
She was a member of Crossville Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include brothers and sister-in-law, Dow and Ruth Netherton,
Walter H. Netherton, David Paul Netherton and Ernest Wayne Netherton,
all of Crossville; and sisters, Evelyn Netherton of Cookeville,
Lola Rudolph and Rose Brown, both of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
brother, Dillard Franklin Netherton.
Pallbearers were Robert Netherton, Billy Rudolph, David Rudolph,
Lonnie Kilby and Tony Smith.
Honorary pallbearers were Tony Cox, Eddie Kilgore, David Morgan
and Dr. R.B. Daniels.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Daniel A. Taylor
Jan. 4,
2003
Daniel Andrew Taylor of Doyle, TN
passed away Jan. 4, 2003. Memorial services were held Jan. 6
at the Greenwood Baptist Church in Doyle. Jim McCord, Brian Underwood
and Fate Wilson officiated.
Mr. Taylor was the son of Elizabeth Ashburn Taylor and the late
Dr. Henry D. Taylor.
He was a librarian, employed by the Library and Archives as a
library service consultant, and an alumnus of the University
of Tennessee.
Survivors include his wife, Cathy McCord Taylor of Doyle; mother,
Elizabeth Taylor of Fairfield Glade; brother, John Taylor of
Oak Ridge; niece, Erin Savage of Doyle; and godson, Joseph Daniel
Yourski of Sugar Hill, GA.
Donations and memorials may be made to the White County Library
Building Fund in Sparta, TN.
Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta was in charge of the arrangements.
Conrad P. Weismuller
Dec. 15,
1935 - Jan. 12, 2003
Conrad Philip Weismuller, 67, of
Crossville, passed away Jan. 12, 2003.
Mr. Weismuller was born Dec. 15, 1935 in Atlantic City, NJ, the
son of Conrad and Helen Schmidt Weismuller.
He was a resident of Linwood, NJ for 40 years where he was a
member of Linwood Community Church and a fuel oil manager. He
was a licensed boat captain for 35 years for private fishing
boats.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys Weismuller of Crossville,
sons and daughters-in-law, David and Irene Weismuller of Oakdale,
TN and James and Denise Weismuller of Crossville; daughter and
son-in-law, Susan and Clark Mathis of Crossville; sister, Lillian
van Doren of New Jersey; and five grandsons.
No services are planned at this time. Memorials may be made to
Fredonia Baptist Church or to the American Heart Association.
Hood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Louis R. Almquist
Jan. 14,
1924 - Jan. 16, 2003
Louis Richard Almquist, 79, of Fairfield
Glade, passed away Jan. 16, 2003. A memorial service was held
Jan. 20 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. The Rev. David
P. Lampman officiated.
Mr. Almquist was born Jan. 14, 1924 in Biwabik, MN, the son of
Louis and Anna Stake Almquist.
He was retired from the Atherton School System in Burton, MI
where he taught school, was a high school counselor and a junior
high principal. He served three years in the U.S. Army during
World War II. He was also a member of Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran
Church.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Arsenault Almquist of Fairfield
Glade; and son, David Edward Almquist of Burton, MI.
Memorials may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
in Crossville.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Anna B. Burnett
Dec. 3,
1914 - Jan. 19, 2003
Anna B. Burnett, 88, of Crab Orchard,
passed away Jan. 19, 2003. Graveside services were conducted
Jan. 21 at Haley's Grove Cemetery. Bro. Winfield Bevins officiated.
Mrs. Burnett was born Dec. 3, 1914 in Cumberland County, TN,
the daughter of James Summerfield Baker and Elizabeth Cate Baker.
She was a cook at Cumberland Mountain State Park restaurant and
a member of Church of God.
Survivors include her daughters, Ida Gunter of New London, OH
and Wilma Hodge of Crossville; sons, John Burnett of North Ridgeville,
OH and Joe Burnett of the Philippines; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren;
and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe John Burnett; son,
Lewis Robert Burnett; brothers, Hunter, Ward, Sam, Lewis and
Tom Baker; and sister, Margaret Cox.
Pallbearers were Mitch Hodge, David Hodge, Troy Hodge, Josh Ketterer,
Lewie Burnett and Dennis Gunter.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Donald M. Griffet
Nov. 23,
1951 - Jan. 18, 2003
Donald "Don" Max Griffet,
51, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 18, 2003. Funeral services
were conducted Jan. 22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home,
with burial in Browntown Cemetery. Bro. Ralph Reagan and Terry
Barnwell officiated.
Mr. Griffet was born Nov. 23, 1951 in Tipton, IN, the son of
Donald Samuel Griffet and Mary Jane Robinson Griffet.
He was a construction worker and of the Christian Church faith.
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Deck Griffet of Crossville;
son, Jeremiah Griffet of Crossville; daughter, Toyce Griffet
of Murfreesboro; mother, Mary Jane Griffet Davis of Anderson,
IN; brothers, Sam and Pat Griffet of Anderson, IN; and sisters,
Sue Abbot of Virginia and Edris Schults of Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Griffet; and stepfather,
Cotton Davis.
Pallbearers included Harold Eddington, Josh Stamps, Ricky Davis,
Shawn Fair, Tony Hall and Daniel Young.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Jackie R. Jones
Dec. 20,
1957 - Jan. 10, 2003
Jackie "Jacc" Ray Jones,
45, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 10, 2003. Funeral services
were conducted Jan. 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home,
with burial in Tollett's Chapel Cemetery. Bro. David Rowan officiated.
Mr. Jones was born Dec. 20, 1957 in Crossville, the son of Fred
Lynn Jones and Elsie Elmore Jones.
He was a registered nurse and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his mother, Elsie Byers of Crossville; brothers,
Faron and Ed Jones of Crossville and Tony Jones of Marietta,
GA; and sisters, Joyce Kyne of Spring Valley, OH and Carol Maynard
of Fruitport, MI.
He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Lynn Jones; and
brother, Owen Jones.
Pallbearers included Eric Cunningham, Chris Burgess, Tom Bradbury,
Tim Kilgore, Tony Jones and John Kyne.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Tony C. Kemmer
Nov. 4,
1963 - Jan. 19, 2003
Tony Charles Kemmer, 39, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 19, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green
Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Linus Vaughn officiated.
Mr. Kemmer was born Nov. 4, 1963 in Cumberland County, TN, the
son of Walter Emmett Kemmer and Katherine Stokes Kemmer.
He was a factory worker at Avery Dennison Co. and a member of
Cumberland Worship Center. He was an avid Jeff Gordon fan.
Survivors include his wife, Yvette Sherrill Kemmer of Crossville;
daughters, Whitney and Carrie Kemmer, both of Crossville; brother
and sister-in-law, Tommy and Becky Kemmer of Crossville; grandfather,
Robert Kemmer; and nieces and nephews, Michael, Felisha, Dylan
and Faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents,
Robert and Effie Stokes; and grandmother, Carrie Kemmer.
Pallbearers were Sam Proffitt, Jim Caldwell, Greg Lack, Doug
Webb, Toby Whitson and Frank Palmer.
The family requests that memorials be made to the fund for (daughters)
Whitney and Carrie Kemmer, c/o First National Bank of the Cumberlands.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Hollis C. Norrod
Dec. 22,
1915 - Jan. 13, 2003
Hollis Charles Norrod, 87, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 13, 2003. Funeral services were held Jan. 15
from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in the New
Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Pastor Clayton Padgett officiated, with
special music by Vicki Pickett Smith and Melissa Rose.
Mr. Norrod was born Dec. 22, 1915 in Overton County, TN, the
son of Benjamin and Lillie Whited Norrod.
He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was also an army
veteran having served during World War II, and was retired from
general processing.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita Simmons Norrod of Crossville;
sons and daughters-in-law, Olath Harold and Paulette Norrod,
Tommy and Marilyn Norrod, Jerry Norrod, Max and Regina Norrod,
all of Crossville, and Dale and Lynne Norrod of Columbus, GA;
daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Bob Rose, Anita and Allen
Bowman, and Vera "Janie" and Bruce Rose, all of Crossville;
brother, W.B. Norrod of Dayton, OH; grandchildren, Nathan, Wayne,
Regina, Paul, Ben, Jennifer, Angela, Tommy Jr., Brian, Stephen,
Jason, Melissa and Daniel; great-grandchildren, Megan, Ashley,
Lindsey, Nicola, Jade, Destiny, Austin, A.J., Isaiah and Nikko;
and lifelong friend, Charles Pickett of Gallatin, TN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons,
Carl Edward "Eddie" Norrod and Gerald Lynn Norrod;
daughters, Charlotte Faye Norrod and Phyllis Ann Norrod Brown;
brothers, Otis Norrod and Denton Norrod; and sisters, Vergie
Edwards and Selma Bowman.
Pallbearers were Paul Norrod, Ben Norrod, Brian Bowman, Nathan
Norrod, Wayne Rose, Adam Nail, Richard Simmons and Jim Wyatt.
Honorary pallbearers were Jason Norrod, Tommy Norrod Jr., Stephen
Bowman, Daniel Norrod and Austin Rose.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Joe T. Parham
March 25,
1925 - Jan. 19, 2003
Joe Taylor Parham, 77, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 19, 2003. Funeral services were held Jan. 22,
2003 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Parham
Cemetery. Bro. Jeff Monday and Bro. Wayne Shadden officiated,
with special music by Carl and Brenda Holmes and Susie Cox.
Mr. Parham was born March 25, 1925 in Cumberland County, the
son of J.L. Fate and Nancy Jane Tollett Parham.
He was president of UAW and employed by National Cash Register.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred "Dollie" Parham
of Crossville; daughter, Vicki Parham of New Lebanon; stepdaughter
and husband, Jeanette and Forrest Scarbrough of Harriman; stepson
and wife, James and Mary Parham of Clarksville; brother, Rex
Tollett Parham of Dayton, OH; grandchildren, Greg and Terrell
Scarbrough of Harriman, Barbie Schwab and James Parham of Clarksville;
great-grandchildren, Cody Scarbrough, Colyn Scarbrough and Zach
Scarbrough of Harriman, Austin Parham and Rylan Schwab of Clarksville;
and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Terrell Scarbrough, Greg Scarbrough, Tom Evitt,
Denny Oakes, Red Morrow and Gary Parham.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
David L. Richards
Sr.
April 14,
1956 - Jan. 12, 2003
David Lynn Richards Sr., 46, of
Crossville, passed away Jan. 12, 2003. Funeral services were
conducted Jan. 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with
burial in Richards Cemetery in Grimsley, TN. Bro. Roland Smith
and Bro. Ronald Reagan officiated.
Mr. Richards was born April 14, 1956 in Anderson, IN, the son
of Herman and Mazel Beaty Richards.
He was a tree surgeon and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Lace Irvin Richards of Crossville;
son, David Richards Jr. of Chattanooga; daughter, Jennifer Neal
of Dunlap; father, Herman Richards of Crossville; brother, Mike
Richards of Chattanooga; and sister, Ilene Turner of Cookeville.
Pallbearers included Scott Holsonback, Keith Smith, Keel Irvin,
Chris Norris, Justin Hale and David Richards.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Marjorie L.
Shelley
Dec. 5,
1907 - Jan. 4, 2003
Marjorie Link Shelley, 95, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 4, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
10 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Sarasota
Memorial Park in Sarasota, FL.
Mrs. Shelley was born Dec. 5, 1907 in Chicago Heights, IL, the
daughter of O.P. and Lillian Schuler Link.
She was secretary of Gulfstream Towers for 11 years, first secretary
of the Orange Blossom Club, president of the Sarasota AARP and
served as president of Turner, Day and Woolworth Handle Mill
Co. in Crossville for seven years.
Survivors include her brother, Norman Link of Salem, IN; nieces,
Susan McCarty of Salem, IN and Ruth Ann Milam of Crossville;
grandniece, Margee Thomas; great-grandniece, Shelley Thomas;
great-grandnephews, Harold Thomas and O.P. Link.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Thomas Shelley; and nephew, Perry Link.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Richard E. Shuey
Sr.
Aug. 21,
1945 - Jan. 7, 2003
Richard Eric Shuey Sr., 57, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 7, 2003. Funeral services were held Jan. 11
from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Bowman Cemetery.
The Rev. Todd McDonald officiated.
Mr. Shuey was born Aug. 21, 1945 in Ann Arbor, MI.
He was a retired fireman from Orange County, FL.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Shuey of Crossville; sons,
Craig and Richard Shuey Jr., both of Crossville; daughters, Lauralynn
Roberts of Whitmore Lake, Coralee Ferri of Littleton, NC and
Kimberlee Thomas of Crossville; mother, Lillian Barwick of Deland,
FL; brother, Bill; sister, Ann; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by mother, Waneta Ellen Smith; and daughter,
Marleena Marie Shuey.
Pallbearers were Ricky Shuey, Robert Thomas, Peter Roberts, Kevin
Ferri, Eddie McGranahan and Hank London.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Denton M. Threet
March 11,
1922 - Jan. 19, 2003
Denton "Doc" Mitchell
Threet, 80, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 19, 2003. Funeral
services were held Jan. 21 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home,
with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Faye and
the Rev. Bratton Tucker officiated, with special music by the
Rev. Bratton Tucker.
Mr. Threet was born March 11, 1922 in Wilder, TN, the son of
William Harrison and Mary Jane Winningham Threet.
He was a retired maintenance worker for Catoosa Knitting Mills
having also worked maintenance at Cumberland Mountain State Park
for 12 years. He was an Army veteran, having served during World
War II, and a member of Homestead Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Goldie Threet of Crossville; sons
and daughter-in-law, Mitch Threet and Steve and Peggy Threet,
all of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Janie and Royce Burgess
of Crossville; brothers, Benton Threet, Vinston Threet and Walter
Threet, all of Crossville; grandchildren, Charlie Threet, Kallie
Threet, Jo Bryson, Eric Burgess, Jack Threet, Michael Threet,
Meredith Threet and Tessa Burgess; and great-granddaughter, Julie
Brook Bryson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,
Clinton Threet; and sister, Christine Emery.
Pallbearers were Royce Burgess, Eric Burgess, Jack Denton Threet,
Edward Threet, Larry Threet and Jule Bryson.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Delia Vaughn
Sept. 29,
1908 - Jan. 17, 2003
Delia Vaughn, 94, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 17, 2003. Funeral services were held Jan. 21
from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Welch cemetery
in Monterey. Bro. Ralph Reagan officiated.
Mrs. Vaughn was born Sept. 29, 1908 in Overton County, TN, the
daughter of Bill and Vernia England Howard.
Survivors include her husband, Claude Vaughn of Crossville; son,
Billy C. Vaughn Sr.; grandsons, Terry Lee Vaughn, Michael Vaughn,
Tommy Vaughn, Bill Vaughn Jr., Kevin Vaughn and Brian Vaughn;
granddaughters, Sharon Lewis and Karen Randolph; and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Terry Lee Vaughn, Michael Vaughn, Billy Vaughn
Jr., Kevin Vaughn, Kevin Vaughn and Dell Lewis.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Juanita B. Wyatt
Jan. 22,
2003
Juanita B. Wyatt, 87, passed away
Jan. 22, 2003. Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 24 from 6
to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at Bilbrey Funeral
Home on Saturday, Jan. 25, beginning at 1 p.m. The Rev. Mike
Kerley will be officiating.
Survivors include her children and their families, Adrian of
Guntersville, AL; Evelyn Phipps of Cullman, AL; Boyd, Sherley,
Horace L., Andy and Norman of Crossville; and Luke of Knoxville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor Horace J. Wyatt.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like any donations to be
made to Dr. Adrian Rogers of Bellevue Baptist in Memphis, whose
ministry was a great comfort to Mrs. Wyatt in her last few months.
Donations may be directed to "Love Worth Finding,"
P.O. Box 38300, Memphis, TN 38183; or donations may be send to
Juanita B. Wyatt, P.O. Box 511, Crossville, TN 38557, and it
will be forwarded to the ministry in her name.
Bilbrey's Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Phillip O. Harris
Jan. 5,
1934 - Jan. 17, 2003
Phillip "Phil" O'Neal
Harris, 69, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 17, 2003. Memorial
services were held Jan. 20 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral
Home. Bro. Charles Paul officiated.
Mr. Harris was born Jan. 5, 1934 in LaFollette, TN, the son of
Walker McKinley Harris and Ann Louise Miller Harris.
He was a real estate broker and of the Methodist faith. He was
also a gifted musician, a recipient of the Arion Award and an
avid golfer.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Deloros "Dee" Harris
of Crossville; son, Phillip Anthony "Tony" Harris of
Nashville; daughters, Jane Harris Barker of Clarksville, Jennifer
Hope Harris of Cookeville, Emily Harris McCawley of Cookeville
and Nancy Harris Palmore of Nashville; grandchildren, Megan Barker,
Shannon McCawley, Matthew Barker, Justy McCawley, Jonathan Harris
and Daniel Humbert Harris; great-granddaughter, Haleigh Hope
Barker; and sister, Helen Kennedy of Winston-Salem, NC.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers,
Mackie, Ronnie and Bill Harris.
The family requests that memorials be made to St. Jude's Children's
Hospital.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Hope A. Manning
Aug. 17,
1997 - Dec. 13, 2002
Hope Alexandra Manning, 5, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 13, 2002. Private funeral services were conducted
Dec. 18 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial
in Linary Cemetery. Bro. David Williams officiated, with special
music by the Pomona Gospel Aires.
Hope was born Aug. 17, 1997 in Cumberland County, the daughter
of Monica Manning.
Survivors include her mother, Monica Manning of Crossville; grandparents,
Larry and Janet Manning of Crossville; great-grandparents, William
and LaVonne Robinson of Illinois and Blaine and Polly Manning
of Crossville; and aunts, Shanna Manning and Sonda Manning of
Crossville.
Pallbearers were Larry Manning, Melvin Parker, Phillip Kelly
and Aaron Jeffers.
The Lathams that had appeared in the previous obituary notice
are not related to Hope Manning.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Myrtle E. Matthews
Nov. 18,
1921 - Jan. 19, 2003
Myrtle Elsie Matthews, 81, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 19, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
22 at Rinnie Baptist Church, with burial in Rinnie Cemetery in
the Rinnie community. Bro. Grover Atkinson and Bro. James Clayborn
officiated.
Mrs. Matthews was born Nov. 18. 1921 in Fentress County, TN.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Regina
Matthews of the Rinnie community; sisters-in-law, Lois Green
and Bernice Matthews of Crossville; grandchildren, Waynette Kingman
and husband Judson, Holly Matthews, John Matthews and wife Kristy,
Shelia Copeland and husband Ronnie, Kendra Norris and husband
Chad, and Kelsey Matthews; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmer Matthews; and
son, Boyd Matthews.
Mundy Funeral Home South Chapel in Clarkrange was in charge of
the arrangements.
Betty M. Groce
June 23,
1930 - Jan. 10, 2003
Betty Marie Groce, 72, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 10, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
13 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Taylor
Cemetery in Jamestown. Bro. J.C. Hood officiated and provided
special music.
Mrs. Groce was born June 23, 1930, in Fentress County, TN, the
daughter of Shirley Lester and Cora Lee McCowan Hood.
Survivors include her son, Joe Groce Jr. of Indiana; brothers
and sisters-in-law, Lester and Barbara Hood of Cookeville and
Jeff and Deanna Hood of Muncie, IN; sisters and brothers-in-law,
Mary Katherine and Silas Fannon of Dayton, OH, Dorothy and Jim
Brummett of Muncie, IN, Agnes and Ed Bailey of Lafollette, TN,
Freda and Lonnie Daniels of Farmland, IN and Clara and Darrel
Clark of Muncie, IN; sister-in-law, Judy Hood of Parker City,
IN; and two grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Joe Groce, Sr.; daughter, Ruth Richardson; and brother,
Corbet Hood.
Pallbearers were David Hood, Shane Hood, Corbet Hood, Layton
Hood, Layton Hood Jr. and Bill Honeycutt.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Betty I. Lanternier
Jan. 24,
1924 - Jan. 7, 2003
Betty Irene Lanternier, 78, of Fairfield
Glade, passed away Jan. 7, 2003. Memorial services were held
Jan. 11 at the Fairfield Glade Community Church. The Rev. Dale
Marshall officiated.
Mrs. Lanternier was born Jan. 24, 1924 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter
of William and Alice Miller Roehner.
She was a member of Fairfield Glade Community Church.
Survivors include her husband, Louis Lanternier of Fairfield
Glade; sons and daughters-in-law, Dean Louis and Teresa Lanternier
of Columbia, TN and Gregg and Tracie Lanternier of Hampstead,
NH; daughter, Janis Lee Lanternier of Knoxville; sister, Jane
Trapp of Buffalo, NY; and grandchildren, Michele Lynn, Samuel
and Daniel Lanternier.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Hollis C. Norrod
Dec. 22,
1915 - Jan. 13, 2003
Hollis Charles Norrod, 87, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 13, 2003. Funeral services were held Jan. 15
from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in the New
Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Pastor Clayton Padgett officiated, with
special music by Vicki Pickett Smith.
Mr. Norrod was born Dec. 22, 1915 in Overton County, TN, the
son of Benjamin and Lillie Whited Norrod.
He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was also an army
veteran having served during World War II, and was retired from
general processing.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita Simmons Norrod of Crossville;
sons and daughters-in-law, Olath Harold and Paulette Norrod,
Tommy and Marilyn Norrod, Jerry Norrod, Max and Regina Norrod,
all of Crossville, and Dale and Lynne Norrod of Columbus, GA;
daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Bob Rose, Anita and Allen
Bowman, and Vera "Janie" and Bruce Rose, all of Crossville;
brother, W.B. Norrod of Dayton, OH; grandchildren, Nathan, Wayne,
Regina, Paul, Ben, Jennifer, Angela, Tommy Jr., Brian, Stephen,
Jason, Mellissa and Daniel; great-grandchildren, Megan, Ashley,
Lindsey, Nicola, Jade, Destiny, Austin, A.J., Isaiah and Nikko;
and lifelong friend, Charles Pickett of Gallatin, TN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons,
Carl Edward "Eddie" Norrod and Gerald Lynn Norrod;
daughters, Charlotte Faye Norrod and Phyllis Ann Norrod Brown;
brothers, Otis Norrod and Denton Norrod; and sisters, Vergie
Edwards and Selma Bowman.
Pallbearers were Paul Norrod, Ben Norrod, Brian Bowman, Nathan
Norrod, Wayne Rose, Adam Nail, Richard Simmons and Jim Wyatt.
Honorary pallbearers were Jason Norrod, Tommy Norrod Jr., Stephen
Bowman, Daniel Norrod and Austin Rose.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Oliver D. Qualls
April 26,
1930 - Jan. 17, 2003
Oliver Doyle Qualls, 72, of Monterey,
passed away Jan. 17, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
20 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, with interment
in Green Acres Memorial Gardens in Crossville. The Rev. Shawn
Durham officiated.
Mr. Qualls was born April 26, 1930 in Overton County, TN, the
son of Joe Wheller and Lee Ethel Looper Qualls.
He was married to Betty Louise Blaylock Qualls on Dec. 22, 1948,
and to this union, five children were born. He had farmed with
the UT Agricultural Extension Farm in Crossville.
Survivors include his daughters, Janet Jelene Wilson, Sharon
York and Cindy Lee Garrett, all of Crossville, and Charlotte
McCowan of Monterey; son, Roger Juan Qualls of Monterey; grandchildren,
Deneasa Phillips and Bethany Melton, both of Monterey, Nathan
Wilson, Melisa Schubert, Jessica, Ryan and Blake Dickenson, and
Jonathan and Shawn Garrett, all of Crossville; 12 great-grandchildren;
sisters, Christine Deck of Cincinnati, OH and Drucilla Qualls
of Crossville; and brothers, Howard and D.W. Qualls, both of
Crossville, and Jessie Qualls of Nashville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters,
Kathaleen Looper and Josephine Cantrall; and brother, Carlyell
Qualls.
Goff Funeral Home in Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.
Conrad P. Weismuller
Dec. 15,
1935 - Jan. 12, 2003
Conrad Philip Weismuller, 67, of
Crossville, passed away Jan. 12, 2003.
Mr. Weismuller was born Dec. 15, 1935 in Atlantic City, NJ, the
son of Conrad and Helen Schmidt Weismuller.
He was a resident of Linwood, NJ for 40 years where he was a
member of Linwood Community Church and a fuel oil manager. He
was a licensed boat captain for 35 years for private fishing
boats.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys Weismuller of Crossville,
sons and daughters-in-law, David and Irene Weismuller of Oakdale,
TN and James and Denise Weismuller of Crossville; daughter and
son-in-law, Susan and Clark Mathis of Crossville; sister, Lillian
van Doren of New Jersey; and five grandsons.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Hood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Carla F. Williams
Jan. 24,
1958 - Jan. 14, 2003
Carla Frances Williams, 44, of Nashville,
passed away Jan. 14, 2003. Funeral services were held Jan. 19
at Spurgeon Funeral Home in West Union, WV, with burial in Masonic
Memorial Park. The Rev. Don Newlon officiated.
Ms. Williams was born Jan. 24, 1958 in Parkersburg, WV, the daughter
of Carolyn Pigott Erambert of Melbourne, FL and the late Mathias
T. "Bud" Williams.
She was an art and elementary school teacher and a member of
the Tennessee Educational Association. She had taught in South
Carolina and Tennessee. She was a member of the United Methodist
Church of Fairfield Glade.
Survivors include her step-father, Gerald F. Erambert II of Melbourne,
FL; sister, Lucia Christine Gauthier of Coeur d'Alene, ID; brothers,
Luther Lee Williams and Matthew T. Williams, both of Crossville;
aunts, Janet P. Coffman of Glenville, WV, Dottie Beck Hileman
of West Union, WV and Lucia Anderson of Melbourne, FL.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Luther
and Dorothy Pigott; and paternal grandparents, Lee and Jessie
Williams.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be
made to the American Heart Association.
Spurgeon Funeral Home in West Union, WV was in charge of the
arrangements.
Leonard B. Tollett
Nov. 19,
1921 - Jan. 8, 2003
Leonard "L.B." Tollett,
81, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 8, 2003. Funeral services
were conducted Jan. 11 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home,
with burial in Bowden Cemetery. Bro. Larry Spears officiated
with special music by Mandy Barnett and Larry and June Spears.
Mr. Tollett was born Nov. 19, 1921 in Cumberland County, the
son of Sam and Anne Tollett.
He was a pipe fitter for TVA and of the Baptist faith. He served
in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include wife, Carlene Elmore Tollett of Crossville;
son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Mary Sue Tollett; daughter,
Betty Barnett of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and
Kendall Smith of Crossville; grandchildren, Lori Tollett White
of Jacksonville, FL, Lisa Tollett of Charlotte, NC, Mandy Barnett
of Nashville and Kim Smith of Crossville; great-granddaughter,
Zoe Paige Smith of Vero Beach, FL; brothers, Woodrow, Leon and
Sam Jr.; and sisters, Celia Segroves, Nancy Noland and Newell
Kotus, all of Crossville, and Betty Payne of Spring City.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers,
Wilson and Gene Tollett; and grandson, Brian K. Smith.
Pallbearers were Denny Tollett, Dale Tollett, Kendall Smith,
Andy Ray Goss, Nick Dunaway and Doyle Carson.
Bilbrey's Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Reba L. Sims
Brown
April 23,
1923 - Jan. 10, 2003
Reba Lee Sims Brown, 79, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 10, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
11 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with
burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Porter Pennycuff
officiated.
Mrs. Brown was born April 23, 1923 in Fentress County, TN, the
daughter of Max Sims and Hazel Allred.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include daughter, Susan L. Vaughn of Chattanooga, TN;
son and daughter-in-law, John D. and Lou Ann Vaughn of Franklin,
IN; grandchildren, Brett Jones and Jennifer Vaughn of Franklin,
IN; great-grandchild, Marissa Hancock Of Franklin, IN; and aunt,
Juanita Walker of Pleasant Hill.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Hubert W. Brown; children, Gerald Vaughn, Randall Vaughn
and Virginia Vaughn; and sister, Catherine Jackie Lawson.
Pallbearers were James Lawson, Frank Lawson, Jr., Scott Stevens,
Andy Thomas and Tyler Thomas.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Julia M. Chaffin
Dec. 13,
2002
Julia M. Chaffin, 70, of Moraine,
OH, passed away Dec. 13, 2002. Services were held Dec. 15 at
Swart Funeral Home, West Carrollton, with burial in Evergreen
Cemetery. The Rev. Greg Wallace officiated.
Mrs. Chaffin was the daughter of Irvin F. and Mary Lee Simmons.
She was a former employee of Woody's with 13 years of service.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Glenda F. and Donald
Winter of Carlisle, OH and Debra S. and Charles Stone of Beavercreek,
OH; son and daughter-in-law, Tom L. and Cheryl Chaffin of Moraine;
five sisters; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Clifford Chaffin; and son, Charles W. Chaffin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton.
Information sent courtesy of Hood Funeral Home.
James E. Crabtree
Jan. 12,
2003
James E. "Buster" Crabtree,
78, of Crossville, formerly of Rockwood, passed away Jan. 12,
2003. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 15 from the chapel
of Evens Mortuary. Interment followed at Roane Memorial Gardens,
with military honors provided by the Roane County Military Memorial
Honor Guard. The Rev. Charles Kelley officiated.
Mr. Crabtree was a member of the Clymersville Baptist Church,
a retired U.S. Army veteran with 22 years of service and a member
of the Rockwood VFW. He was a former security guard at Roane
State Community College.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Ruth Pendleton of Grandview,
TN; grandchildren, Allan Pendleton, Sheila Becker and Rebecca
Gibson; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Ben, Taneya, Kayla, Joshua
and Colby; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola May Crabtree; stepson,
Clyde Pendleton; sisters, Lucille Mills and Maggie Clifton; and
brothers, Billy, Morgan, Claude and Sewell Crabtree.
Evans Mortuary in Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.
Burlie L. Hatchel
June 19,
1913 - Jan. 13, 2003
Burlie Lee Hatchel, 89, of Union
City, TN, passed away Jan. 13, 2003. Funeral services were conducted
Jan. 15 at White-Ranson Funeral Home in Union City, with burial
in the East Side Cemetery in Martin, TN. The Rev. Drew Henry
officiated. Music was provided by pianist Wayne McClean.
Mrs. Hatchel was born June 19, 1913 in Pontotoc, MS, the daughter
of Claude and Mattie Roye Robbins.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Union
City and was a machine operator at Brown Shoe Company.
Survivors include brothers, Claude Robbins of Crossville and
Edward Robbins of Hollow Rock, TN; and special friends, Kenneth
and Ann Casey of Union City.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Lester B. Hatchel; and sisters, Ruth Crook and Faye
Robbins.
The family can be reached at Hospitality House, room 210.
White-Ranson Funeral Home in Union City was in charge of the
arrangements.
James L. Vance
Jan. 11,
2003
James Luther Vance, 55, of Black
Jack Road, Rockwood, passed away Jan. 11, 2003. Funeral services
were conducted Jan. 14, 2003 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary,
with graveside services and interment held Jan. 15 in the Roane
Memorial Gardens. Bro. Bob Holder officiated.
Mr. Vance was the son of Kirkland Luther and Marie Vaughn Vance.
He was a member of Second Baptist Church of Rockwood and a graduate
of Rockwood High School. He served in the Army National Guard,
Rockwood Unit. He was a heavy equipment operator and was employed
by Phillips and Jordan of Knoxville.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Vance; daughters and son-in-law,
Michele Vance of Rockwood and Denise and Terry Christopher of
Crossville; their mother, Janet Foland; step-son and wife, Michael
and Deanna Hester of Harriman; grandchildren, Natasha and Dakota
James Green, Shayla Marie, Tanner, Brylie and Trey Christopher
and Caitlyn Hester; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Connie
Vance, Danny and Lavada Vance, and Carl and Teresa Vance; sisters
and brother-in-law, Diane Vance and Linda and Freddy Brummett,
all of Rockwood; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends;
and special family friend, Ms. Hassie Kirby.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kirkland Luther and
Marie Vaughn Vance.
Pallbearers were James Cagle, Dexter Bradford, Gabe Bradford,
Danny Futrell, Billy Grigsby and Junior Roddy.
James was a kind, gentle and loving man who cared deeply for
his family and friends.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.
Mary A. Bagley
Feb. 23,
1918 - Dec. 25, 2002
Mary Anne Bagley, 84, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 25, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Dec.
30 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville
City Cemetery. The Rev. Carlton Thackston officiated.
Mrs. Bagley was born Feb. 23, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter
of John C. and Mary Semple Whiddett.
She was a housewife and member of First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her son, William "Bill" Bagley of
Abbeville, AL; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother,
John C. Whiddett of Harrisburg, PA; and daughter-in-law, Kathleen
Bagley of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, James Bagley, and son, Robert Bagley.
Pallbearers were Robert Bagley, Scott Maddox, David Overbay and
Adrian Rhodes.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Robert C. Brown
March 29,
1931 - Jan. 4, 2003
Robert Clifton Brown, 71, of Pascagoula,
MS, formerly of Crossville, passed away Jan. 4, 2003.
Mr. Brown was born March 29, 1931, the son of Frank P. and Margaret
Louise Brown.
He had lived in the Pascagoula area for the past 30 years. He
served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the American
Legion Post #160.
Survivors include daughters, Bobbie Huddleston of Starksville,
MS and Lu Elna Hall of Crossville; son, Neal P. Carson; and stepmother,
Juanita Gilbert of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank P. and Margaret
Louise Brown.
Private services are scheduled for a later date in Tennessee.
O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Pascagoula, MS is in charge
of the arrangements.
Information courtesy of Bilbrey Funeral Home in Crossville.
Rusty D. Hall
May 16,
1950 - Jan. 9, 2003
Rusty Dean Hall, 52, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 9, 2003. Services will be conducted on Jan.
14 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home,
with burial in the City Cemetery. Elmer Graham will be officiating.
Mr. Hall was born May 16, 1950, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son
of Claude Hall Jr. and Geneva V. Peters.
He was a pipefitter, served in the Army and was a member of Pomona
Full Gospel.
Survivors include wife, Janice Hall; children, Rusty Dean Hall,
Jr. and Robin Arnett Hall; stepchildren, Travis Eddington and
Stacy Goldberg; son-in-law, Kevin Goldberg; grandchildren, Brian
Hall, Christopher Hall, Anthony Goldberg and Calvin Goldberg;
sisters, Billie Woody, Kandy K. Castle, Delaine Ellen Burden,
Mary Ratcliff and Natalie Elizabeth Jabrocki; brothers, Jack
and Steve Hall; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will include members of the Honor Guard. Mr. Hall
will be honored with full military honors at the cemetery.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,
Rick Masters.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ollie I. Rackley
Kraska
Jan. 31,
1918 - Jan. 9, 2003
Ollie Imile Rackley Kraska, 84,
of Crossville, passed away Jan. 9, 2003. Memorial services were
conducted Jan. 13 at West Avenue Church of Christ. Joe Pruett
officiated.
Mrs. Kraska was born Jan. 31, 1918 in Clifty, TN, the daughter
of James Lee and Lilly Mae Clemmons Rackley.
She was a 1936 graduate of Pleasant Hill Academy and married
Homer Bell soon afterward. She has lived all over the country,
including Akron, OH; Clifty, TN; Miami, FL; Fairbanks, AK; Los
Angeles, CA; Pleasant Hill, Fairfield Glade and Crossville, TN.
After retiring as a waitress, she helped care for her elderly
mother for 12 years. She met her present husband, Henry Kraska,
at the Crossville Senior Center, where they have remained active
for over 10 years. She became a Christian 20 years ago, and has
been a member at West Avenue Church of Christ for several years.
Survivors include her husband, Henry Kraska; daughter, Joyce
Bell Guthrie of Springdale, AR; son, Charles G. Fairbanks of
Silver Springs, FL; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren;
brothers, Fred Rackley of Fairfield Glade and Jay. E. Rackley
of Knoxville; and numerous cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
sister, Flossye Clark; brothers, James Rackley, Donald Rackley
and Ro Earl Rackley; two infant brothers; and three husbands.
Mrs. Kraska was a breast cancer survivor for 15 years. In lieu
of flowers, funds will be accepted for cancer research. Please
make checks payable to the West Avenue Church of Christ, earmarked
Cancer Research, in memory of Ollie Kraska.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mary A. Bagley
Feb. 23,
1918 - Dec. 25, 2002
Mary Anne Bagley, 84, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 25, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Dec.
30 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville
City Cemetery. The Rev. Carlton Thackston officiated.
Mrs. Bagley was born Feb. 23, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter
of John C. and Mary Semple Whiddett.
She was a housewife and member of First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her son, William "Bill" Bagley of
Abbeville, AL; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother,
John C. Whiddett of Harrisburg, PA; and daughter-in-law, Kathleen
Bagley of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, James Bagley, and son, Robert Bagley.
Pallbearers were Robert Bagley, Scott Maddox, David Overbay and
Adrian Rhodes.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Nina V. Elkins
Jan. 8,
2003
Nina V. Elkins, 69, of Morristown,
TN, passed away Jan. 3, 2003. Funeral services will be held Jan.
10 at 8 p.m. at Mayes Mortuary in Morristown, with graveside
services to be held Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. in Hamblen Memory Gardens.
The Rev. Kenny Cole and the Rev. Chip Winstead will be officiating.
Mrs. Elkins was the daughter of Truman Sherrill and Celeste Nicholson.
She was a member of Montvue Baptist Church.
Survivors include son, Jim Elkins of Morristown; daughter and
son-in-law, Brenda and Chip Winstead of Morristown; brothers,
Carl and Sonny Sherrill; sisters, Frankie Harrison and Jackie
Dixon; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces
and nephews; special friends, Bertie Smith and Linda Lucas; and
Charlene Ford with Hospice.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Auston Elkins, and daughter, Sandra K. Elkins.
Mayes Mortuary in Morristown is in charge of the arrangements.
Melody L. Gray
Nov. 6,
1961 - Jan. 5, 2003
Melody Lynn Tate Gray, 41, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 5, 2003. Services will be held Jan. 11 at 10
a.m. at Homestead Baptist Church. The Rev. Dan Haskins will be
officiating.
Mrs. Gray was born Nov. 6, 1961 in Jackson, OH, the daughter
of William R. and Della K. Tate.
She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include husband, Don Phillip Gray of Huntsville, AL;
daughter, Talyor Gray of Crossville; son, Thaad Tate of North
Carolina; mother, Della K. Tate of Crossville; sisters, Cheri
Rippeth and Brenda Nicholson, both of Ohio; and uncle, Kenneth
Tate of Seattle, WA.
She was preceded in death by her father, William R. Tate.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Taylor Gray
Fund at Union Planters Bank.
Melody will be greatly missed by her family.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Alice O. Hayes
Jan. 14,
1930 - Jan. 3, 2003
Alice Ollene Hayes, 72, of Ashland
City, TN, passed away Jan. 3, 2003. Funeral services will be
conducted Jan. 13 at 11 a.m. at Mundy Funeral Home South Chapel
in Clarkrange, TN, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens
in Crossville. Bro. Dean Patton will officiate.
Mrs. Hayes was born Jan. 14, 1930 in Fentress County, TN.
She was a member of Clarkrange Baptist Church.
Survivors include sons, Steve Hayes of Ashland City and Bill
Hayes of Mississippi; grandchildren, Emily, Gary and Donna Hayes;
great-grandchild, Alex Hayes; brother and sisters-in-law, Gene
and Joyce Allred of Cookeville, Jane Smith of Jamestown, Lydia
Allred and Virgie Delk, both of LaVergne, TN; and sisters and
brothers-in-law, Alene and John McCormick of Harriman, Orba and
Jackie Welch of Nashville, and Clayta and Jim Perry of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Oliver (Peanut)
Hayes.
Pallbearers will be Chad Owen, Doug Stewart, Jack Nulty, Ken
Wilson, Jerome Collins, Mike Townley, Larry Pritchett and Jim
Pritchett. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Young, Don Dansby,
S. Dansby and N. Dansby.
Mundy Funeral Home South Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Vera L. Hyder
Feb. 28,
1925 - Dec. 28, 2002
Vera Lucille Hyder, 77, of Grand
Prairie, TX, passed away Dec. 28, 2002. Funeral services were
conducted Jan. 1 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with
burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Lee Davis officiated,
with special music by Randall McNew.
Mrs. Hyder was born Feb. 28, 1925 in Morris, AL, the daughter
of Frank and Mamie Johnson Greenhill.
She was a housewife and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include son, James Anderson of Grand Prairie, TX; daughters
and son-in-law, Lucille Jones of Birmingham, AL, Fay and Allen
Solomon of Grand Prairie, TX, Deborah Anderson of Birmingham,
AL and Susan Torres of Westmont, IL; nine grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Margaret Webb of Crossville;
and brothers-in-law, Noah Hyder of Illinois and W.P. Holloway
and Paul McNew, both of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband,
Walter T. Hyder; brother, Charlie Jones; and sisters, Nellie
Morgan and Thelma Jones.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Virginia E.
Jarvis
Jan. 7,
2003
Virginia E. Jarvis, 66, of North
Eaton, OH, passed away Jan. 7, 2003. Funeral services will be
conducted Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. at the David Bogner Family Funeral
Home, with burial in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon. The Rev.
Jim Gordon will officiate.
Mrs. Jarvis was born in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of
Whitley and Bertie Knox.
She worked as a machine operator at the Ford Motor Brookpark
Plant for 26 years until her retirement in 1998. Her hobby was
card playing.
Survivors include sons, Stephen and Douglas Jarvis, both of North
Eaton, OH; daughter, Connie Jarvis of St. Augustine, FL; eight
grandchildren; sister, Verna Nail of Crossville; and several
nephews and nieces.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers,
Russell and Ralph Knox; and sisters, Melba Smith and Barbara
Knox.
David Bogner Family Funeral Home in Ridgeville, OH is in charge
of the arrangements.
Billy G. Redwine
Sept. 9,
1938 - Jan. 7, 2003
Billy G. Redwine, 64, of New Castle,
IN, passed away Jan. 7, 2003. Services will be held at 11 a.m.
Jan. 11 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, with burial in South
Mound Cemetery. The Rev. Allen Southerland will be officiating.
Mr. Redwine was born Sept. 9, 1938 in Crab Orchard, TN, the son
of the late James Adam and Alice Jewel (Redwine) Hyder.
He was a former employee of Dana Corporation, and owned and operated
Redwine Roofing for 38 years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Bridgette and Lonnie
Radford, Rebecca and Ed Collier, Tonya and John Reno, Betty Ann
and Jeff Reynolds, Bobbie and Aaron Hudelson, all of New Castle,
IN; daughter and fiance, Angie Sutton and Stewart Karrick of
New Castle, IN; companion, Helen Hopkins of New Castle, IN; 16
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Sherrill
and Ann Trimble, both of Crossville; brothers and sisters-in-law,
Howard and Margaret Redwine of Crossville and Herbert and Becky
Tanner of Ft. Worth, TX; and several nieces, nephews, aunts,
uncles and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Wanda Redwine; son, Billy G. Redwine, Jr.; grandsons, Rick Lee
Reno and Michael Levi Wallen; and great-grandson, Tanner Allen
Jolley.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Billy G. Redwine, Sr.
Memorial Fund, c/o Rebecca Collier, with envelopes available
at the funeral home.
Hinsey-Brown Funeral Home in New Castle, IN is in charge of the
arrangements.
Floyd W. Thomas
Jan. 1,
2003
Master Sgt. Floyd W. Thomas, 81,
U.S. Army (RET), passed away Jan. 1, 2003. Graveside services
were conducted Jan. 6 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with
full military honors. The Rev. Charles Foster Johnson and the
Rev. John P. White officiated. Music was provided by the Rev.
Dan Stephens.
Mr. Thomas was part of the Civilian Armed Force since 1938, a
World War II veteran while in the U.S. Navy Armed Force in the
Pacific, served in the Air Force and National Guard, and ended
a 28-year career in the military with the U.S. Army in 1976.
He was a life member of the VFW Post 8555 of Poth, TX, and also
a life member of the CCC and NCOA and an active member of Trinity
Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Jo Ann Thomas; sister,
Minnie Simmons of Crossville; brothers, Litton Thomas of Mountain
Home, ID and Victor Thomas of Medina, OH; and numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bye Thomas, Guy Thomas
and Lee Thomas; and two sisters, Jewel Perry and Clara Burgess.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity
Baptist Church, 319 E. Mulberry, San Antonio, TX 78212.
Robert C. Walsh
Oct. 17,
1930 - Jan. 7, 2003
Robert C. Walsh, 72, of Fairfield
Glade, passed away Jan. 7, 2003. Services will be held Jan. 10
at 8 a.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi in Fairfield Glade. Father
Greg Neuzil will be officiating.
Mr. Walsh was born Oct. 17, 1930, the son of Joseph and Vera
Elizabeth Schoenberger Walsh.
He was a retired high school counselor and served in the Navy
and the Marines during the Korean War. He was of the Roman Catholic
faith.
Survivors include wife, Lynn A. Walsh of Fairfield Glade; sons,
Robert C. Walsh, Jr. of Connecticut and Christopher Bryon Walsh
of New York; daughters, Kathleen Bryant of Missouri, Mary Elizabeth
Goldstein and Eileen Kolaitis, both of New York; 16 grandchildren;
brother, Frank Mahoney of New York; and sister, Patricia Brooks
of Connecticut.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Howard A. Grauff
Feb. 13,
1917 - Jan. 2, 2003
Howard Addison Grauff, 85, of Fairfield
Glade, passed away Jan. 2, 2003. Memorial services will be held
at the Fairfield Glade Community Church, with funeral services
to be held on Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Dale Marshall will
be officiating.
Mr. Grauff was born Feb. 13, 1917 in Newark, NJ, the son of Ernest
and Beulah Hill Grauff.
He was a member of the Fairfield Glade Lions Club and the Fairfield
Glade Community Church, and was a "lifetime member of certified
property casualty underwriters." He was also a World War
II Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Grauff of Fairfield Glade;
son and daughter-in-law, Howard A., Jr. and Nancy Grauff of Minneapolis,
MN; daughter and son-in-law, Margaret Jean and Richard Forst
of Evansville, IN; brother, Raymond Grauff of Zephyr Hills, FL;
grandchildren, Susan Rowe, Peter Grauff, Dawn Forst and Catherine
Forst; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Erin Grauff.
The family has asked for memorials to be made to the Alzheimer's
Association.
Hood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Gloria J. Kent
Oct. 9,
1937 - Jan. 6, 2003
Gloria Jean Kent, 65, of Crossville,
passed away Jan. 6, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
7 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial
in Crossville City Cemetery. Joe Franzone officiated.
Mrs. Kent was born Oct. 9, 1937 in Toledo, OH, the daughter of
Ernest Overby and Veronica Moore Smith.
She was retired from the Kroger Company and a member of Cornerstone
Christian Fellowship.
Survivors include her husband, Dan Kent, Sr. of Crossville; son
and daughter-in-law, Dan Kent, Jr. and Cindy of Crossville; daughter
and son-in-law, Kathy and John Ward of Rockwood; daughter, Peggy
Russell of Crossville; grandchildren, Joseph and Jessica Kent,
Kris, Kevin and Karl Phillips, Chantilly Young and Mandy Ward;
great-grandchildren, Tyler Kent, Kayla Kent and Jaden Jackson;
brother and sister-in-law, Ernest and Joyce Overby of Georgia;
sisters-in-law, Winnie Jeffers, Vida Pearl Durley, Mary Beth
and Homer Corbett; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
sisters, Betty Holloway and Jo Marshall.
Pallbearers were Joseph Kent, Kristopher Phillips, Kevin Phillips,
Karl Phillips, Buddy Overby and Ricky Holloway.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Roxie L. Milligan
Dec. 16,
1906 - Jan. 6, 2003
Roxie Lena Milligan, 96, of Monterey,
passed away Jan. 6, 2003. Funeral services will be held Jan.
8 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Horner Funeral Home with burial
in Welch Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Mark Hammaker and the Rev.
Dewitt Sampley will officiate.
Mrs. Milligan was born Dec. 16, 1906 in Overton County, the daughter
of S.B. and Minnie Elmore Suttle.
She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. She was also
formerly associated as a sales clerk with Williams 5 & 10
Store in Monterey and Mayberry Furniture in Crossville.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Betty and John D.
Seay of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Doris
Milligan of Monterey; sister, Marie McGraft of Evans, GA; grandchildren,
Keelan Milligan of Monterey and Llyod (Pam) Milligan of Murfreesboro;
and great-grandchildren, Nicole and Cody Milligan of Murfreesboro.
She was a special friend to Gene Peters.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
sisters, Harriet Dye, Lona Stewart and Lora Mayberry; and brothers,
Haskell "Hack" Suttle and Herschel "Red"
Suttle.
Pallbearers include Roger Milligan, Garden Suttle, Gene Peters,
Bill Speck, Ronnie McGraft, James Ray, William Mayberry and James
Mayberry.
Horner Funeral Home in Monterey is in charge of the arrangements.
Jack D. Simpson
May 23,
1948 - Dec. 16, 2002
Jack D. Simpson, 54, of Fairfield
Glade, passed away Dec. 16, 2002.
Mr. Simpson was born May 23, 1948 in Benton Harbor, MI, the son
of Lewis and Verna Swatman Simpson.
He was a sales associate at Kmart.
Survivors include his mother, Verna Simpson of Fairfield Glade;
brothers and sister-in-law, Robert and Carol Simpson of Green
Bay, WI and Richard Simpson of Fairfield Glade; nephew, Adam
Simpson of Green Bay, WI; nieces, Erin Sopiarz of Cadott, WI,
Anna Dirrim of Alpharetta, GA and Sarah Statham of Atlanta, GA;
grandnephew, Griffin Dirrim; and grandniece, Katherine Dirrim.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date. The family
has requested donations be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.
Hood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Hubert W. Brown
Sept. 8,
1919 - Dec. 27, 2002
Hubert Willie Brown, 83, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 27, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Dec.
30 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home &
Crematory Inc., with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro.
Porter Pennycuff officiated.
Mr. Brown was born Sept. 8, 1919 in Fentress County, TN, the
son of Della and Edgar Brown.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He served in World War II and the
Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Reba Lee Brown of Crossville; daughter,
Susan Vaughn of Chattanooga; son and daughter-in-law, John and
Lou Ann Vaughn of Indiana; daughters, Paula Wilson and Kay Werit
of Illinois; sister, Ruby Turner of Crossville; nieces, Barbara
Polson, Gladys Adams and Ann Davis; grandchildren, Brett Jones
and Jennifer Vaughn of Indiana; and great-grandchild, Marissa
Hancock of Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
Alice L. Horner
March 15,
1920 - Dec. 9, 2002
Alice Leona Horner, 82, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 9, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Dec.
13 at First Presbyterian Church, with burial in Green Acres Memory
Gardens. The Rev. Glenn Jakes officiated.
Mrs. Horner was born March 15, 1920 in Kasper, WY, the daughter
of Edwin and Leona Stubbs Taylor.
She was a bookkeeper and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, James and Bonnie
Horner of West Bloomfield, MI and Gerald Horner of Sarasota,
FL; brother, John Taylor of Weirton, WV; and sister, Laura Killian,
Pompano Beach, FL.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Earl Calvin Horner.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth R. Sharp
March 7,
1957 - Dec. 23, 2002
Kenneth Ray Sharp, 45, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 23, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Dec.
27 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Woody
Cemetery. Bro. Donald Wattenbarger and Bro. Robert Lawrence officiated.
Mr. Sharp was born March 7, 1957 in Wayne County, KY, the son
of Allen and Tena Rigney Sharp.
He was a tree trimmer with Seelbach and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Sharp of Crossville; mother,
Tena Sharp of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Preston
and Sherry Sharp and Jason and Amy Sharp; daughters and son-in-law,
Heather and Roger Hyder and Kendra Sharp; brother, Denton Sharp;
sisters, Paula Pryor and Martha Kilgore of Crossville; grandchild,
Peyton Sharp; and stepgrandchildren, Kaylee Luna and Destiny
Brandonburg.
He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Sharp.
Pallbearers were George Gibbons, Preston Sharp, Jason Sharp,
Randy Stone, Charles Pryor and Randy Pryor.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Hubert R. Stone
Nov. 16,
1936 - Dec. 19, 2002
Hubert Richard Stone, 66, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 19, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Dec.
22 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Browntown
Cemetery.
Mr. Stone was born Nov. 16, 1936 in Cumberland County, the son
of Sam and Hallie Wyatt Stone.
He was a retired Army veteran. He served in Korea and Vietnam,
Survivors include his sons, Ricky Stone, Ronnie Stone and Danny
Stone, all of Crossville, and Lynn Stone of Lakeland, FL; daughters,
Debbie Lizzaraga, Tammy Roberts and Sherry Golden, all of Crossville;
sisters, LouElla Underwood of DeRossett, TN, Thelma Eller of
Knoxville and Lima Brown of Pleasant Hill; grandchildren, Carrie
Davis, Gary Stone, Tina Stone, Donny Stone, Donna Schubert, Rhonda
Selby, Timmy Roberts, Kristy Roberts, Lily Stone, Little Ronnie
Stone, Ashley Stone, Joshua Stone, Tashua Stone, Brittney Young
and Brian Young; and great-grandchildren, Savannah Davis, Macey
Davis, Tesla Stone, Hannah Stone, Tylor Syone, Nicolas Schubert,
Breanna Schubert and Jody Marshall.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Winnie Stone; and brothers, Garmon Wyatt, Eloch Stone, Dos Stone
and Henry Stone.
Pallbearers were Donnie Stone, Gary Stone, Thomas Johnson, Jeff
Marshall, Thurman Rector and Rodney Oakes.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Jerry D. Stone
Aug. 23,
1936 - Dec. 20, 2002
Jerry Dee Stone, 66, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 20, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Dec.
22 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville
City Cemetery. Bro. Robert Melton officiated.
Mr. Stone was born Aug. 23, 1936 in Dalton, GA, the son of Clifford
Dee and Lutie Bunch Stone.
He was a retired Army veteran. He served in Vietnam.
Survivors include his special friend and companion, Gladys Neal;
adoptive family, Donna Brady, David Brady, Danny Brady, Dale
Brady, Diane Robinson, Jeanette Hall, Chester Bishop and Marilyn
West; nephews, Dee Stone of Georgia and Terry Stone of Arizona;
and niece, Nikki.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,
Clifford E. Stone.
Pallbearers were Davis Brady, Charles Hall, Tony Hall, Chester
Bishop, Junior Rainwater and Dale Brady.
Hood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Lynn Wagner
Dec. 31,
2002
Lynn Wagner, 54, of west Knoxville,
passed away Dec. 31, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted
Jan. 3 at 1st Christian Church in Oak Ridge, with burial in Oak
Ridge Memorial Park on Saturday. The Rev. Ronald Doyle will officiate.
Mr. Wagner was a loving husband, giving father, faithful son
and brother, devoted grandfather, and a loyal friend, a self-made
man with a flawless instinct for wise business decisions. Recently,
with a well-established nursing home business in place, Lynn
was free to devote more time to his three greatest loves: family,
fishing and golf. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of
the Ascension and a Knoxville businessman, the owner of Country
Place Health Care Center in Crossville and Erwin Health Care
Center in Erwin.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Bailey Wagner of Knoxville;
daughters and sons-in-law, Wendy and Michael Price of Knoxville
and Lindsey and Ryan Doyle of Franklin; grandchildren, Aleah
and Davis Price and Noah Doyle; parents, Bryan and Anita Wagner
of Oak Ridge; brothers and sister-in-law, Daryl and Jenny Wagner
of Knoxville and Van Wagner of Oak Ridge; sister, Cheryl Wagner
of Oak Ridge; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Daryl Wagner, Van Wagner, Wayne Mowery, Jerry
McCoy, Larry Garland and Joe Proffitt.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made
to the American Cancer Society, East Region Office, 871 Weisgarber
Rd., Knoxville, TN 37909.
Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
James D. Williams
Dec. 29,
2002
James "Duck" Delane Williams,
57, of Lancing, passed away Dec. 29, 2002. Funeral services were
conducted Dec. 31 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg, with
burial in Potters Chapel Church Cemetery. The Rev. Rick Taylor
officiated.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Elizabeth Williams; sons
and daughters-in-law, Sgt. Robert and Alesa Williams of Ft. Knox,
KY, Tony and MaryAnne Williams and Johnny (Jay) and Jessica Williams,
all of Lancing; daughter, Nikki Williams of Lancing; grandchildren,
Summer, Cheyenne, Robby, Dillon, Madilyn and Gracie; sisters,
Iola McCoy of Crossville, Ann Adams of Lancing and Reba Brown
of Crossville; brothers, Dee, Dwayne, Dwight, Darrell (Tubby)
and Donny Williams, all of Lancing; several nieces and nephews;
and a host a friends and co-workers.
Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Edith
Williams; and two sisters, Imogene and Alene.
Schubert Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Keith G. Wood
Oct. 12,
1963 - Dec. 27, 2002
Keith Gerald Wood, 39, of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 27, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Dec.
29 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home &
Crematory Inc., with burial in Big Lick Cemetery. Mitch Myers
officiated.
Mr. Wood was born Oct. 12, 1963 in Crossville, the son of Georgia
M. Gunter and William Gerald Wood.
He was a construction worker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his daughter, Brittany Wood of Crossville;
mother, Georgia M. Gunter of Crossville; brothers, Terry, Paul
and Shane Wood, all of Crossville; and sister-in-law, Kelley
Wood of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Gerald Wood.
Pallbearers were Lynn Hargis, Greg Mullinex, Darryl Blaylock,
Gordon Houston, Heath Kearley, Tommy Walker, Greg Walker and
Kenny Bruce.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the family.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was in
charge of the arrangements.
Mary A. Bagley
Feb. 23, 1918 - Dec. 25, 2002
Mary Anne Bagley, 84, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 25, 2002.
Funeral services were conducted Dec. 30 from the chapel of Bilbrey
Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev.
Carlton Thackston officiated.
Mrs. Bagley was born Feb. 23, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter
of John C. and Mary Semple Whiddett.
She was a housewife and member of First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her son, William "Bill" Bagley of
Abbeville, AL; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and brother,
John C. Whiddett of Harrisburg, PA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, James Bagley, and son, Robert Bagley.
Pallbearers were Ronald Bagley, Scott Maddox, David Overbay and
Adrian Rhodes.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Lynn E. Carson Sr.
March 11, 1921 - Dec. 26, 2002
Lynn Eugene Carson Sr., 81, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 26,
2002. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 27 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Bro. John Hollingsworth officiated.
Mr. Carson was born March 11, 1921 in Sevierville, TN, the son
of James and Margaret Jane Creswell Carson.
He was a school teacher and a member of Church of Christ.
Survivors include his son, Gene Carson Jr. of Crossville; daughters,
Lynda Monday and Annie Brooks, both of Crossville; 5 grandchildren;
3 great-grandchildren; and brothers, John Carson of Crossville
and Doyle Carson of Alabama.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Louise Wells Carson; sister, Lou Wilson; and brother, Jim Carson.
Pallbearers were J. Paul Smith, John D. Hall, Neal Carson, Doyle
Carson, Thomas Brady and Frank Sevier.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
William Drisch
April 24, 1918 - Dec. 19, 2002
William Drisch, 84, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away Dec. 19, 2002.
Mr. Drisch was born April 24, 1918 in Newark, NJ, the son of
Adam and Minnie Buehler Drisch.
He lived in Newark/Scotch Plains for 60 years, Crossville for
23 years and Pittsburgh, PA for 1 year.
He was an accountant for the federal government and a U.S. navy
veteran who served in World War II.
Survivors include his daughters, Diane Drisch of Redmond, WA,
Carol D. Panza of Valencia, PA and Laura D. Santora of Scotch
Plains, NJ.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his spouses,
Mary Budney Drisch and Ann Irwin Drisch.
The family respectfully suggests memorial contributions be made
to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Allegheny District, 1040 Fifth
Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Information was provided by Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home &
Crematory.
Nina T. Hall
Feb. 25, 1913 - Dec. 30, 2002
Nina Todd Hall, 89, of Clarkrange, passed away Dec. 30, 2002.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 2 at Mundy Funeral Home
South Chapel, with burial in Smith Cemetery in Clarkrange. Bill
Hall, Brian Hall and Bro. T.J. Bennett officiated.
Mrs. Hall was born Feb. 25, 1913 in Fentress County, TN.
She was a member of Springs Chapel Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Lloyd Hall of Clarkrange;
sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Doris Hall of Montgomary,
TX, B.L. and Marie Hall of Jonesboro, GA, Douglas Hall of Seveirville,
TN and Harvey and Grace Hall of Crossville; brother, Herman Todd
of Harriman, TN; sisters-in-law, Helen Todd of Oliver Springs,
TN and Mae Garrett of Clarkrange, TN; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren;
and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bill Hall, Brian Hall, Matthew Hall, Ben Hall,
Douglas Delzell and Todd Hall.
Mundy Funeral Home South Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
Dollie Hankins
Dec. 29, 2002
Dollie Hankins, 70, of Crossville passed away Dec. 29, 2002.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 1 from the chapel of Putnam-Reed
Funeral Home, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Bro. Albert Roberts
officiated.
Mrs. Hankins was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include her husband, Herbert Hankins; daughter, Charlotte
Smith; son, Michael Hankins; grandsons, Tommy Adams and Steve
and Chuck Lewis; great-grandchildren, Stephen, Kelsey, Sarah
and Travis Lewis, all of Crossville; sisters, Flossie English
and Irene Melton, both of Crossville; brothers, Melton, Herb
and Richard Smith, all of Kansas City, KA; and several nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorsie Ferguson and
Mildred Hale; and brothers, Lewis and Waymon Smith.
Putnam-Reed Funeral Home of Pikeville was in charge of the arrangements.
Alice L. Horner
March 15, 1920 - Dec. 9, 2002
Alice Leona Horner, 82, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 9, 2002.
Funeral services were conducted Dec. 13 at the First Presbyterian
Church in Crossville, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
The Rev. Glenn Jakes officiated.
Mrs. Horner was born March 15, 1920 in Kasper, WV, the daughter
of Edwin and Leona Stubbs Taylor.
She was a bookkeeper and charter member of the First Presbyterian
Church in Crossville.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, James and Bonnie
Horner of West Bloomfield, MI and Gerald Horner of Sarasota,
FL; brother, John Taylor of Weirton, WV; and sister, Laura Killian
of Pompano Beach, FL.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Earl Calvin Horner.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Edward C. Kozlik
Nov. 28, 1922 - Dec. 11, 2002
Edward Charles Kozlik, 80, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec.
11, 2002. Memorial services were conducted Dec. 28 at the Fairfield
Glade First Baptist Church, with burial in the church columbarium.
The Rev. Doug Turner officiated.
Mr. Kozlik was born Nov. 28, 1922 in Chicago, IL, the son of
Charles F. Kozlik and Anna Skokan Kozlik.
He was an engineering supervisor for General Motors and member
of the Fairfield Glade First Baptist Church. He also served in
the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his son, Tom Kozlik of Grand Rapids, MI; daughter,
Jo Anne Rafacz of Midlothian, IL; and 5 grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Bernice Moseley Kozlik.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
James F. Oaks Jr.
July 12, 1930 - Dec. 24, 2002
James "Red" Frank Oaks Jr., 72, of Crossville, passed
away Dec. 24, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 27 from
the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres
Memory Gardens. Bro. Vern Daugherty officiated.
Mr. Oaks was born July 12, 1930 in Lake City, TN, the son of
James F. Oaks Sr. and Nena Alice Atterson Oaks.
He was employed at Kroger's for thirty years and was a member
of First Christian Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force during
the Korean conflict.
Survivors include his sons, Gregory Oaks and Jeffrey Oaks, both
of Crossville; and grandchildren, Nicole Oaks and Bradley Oaks.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Martha Ann Livesay Oaks, and half-brother, Harry Holmes.
Pallbearers were Ted Robbins, Mike Livesay, Delmer Harville,
Mack Tuttle, Jack Livesay and Bradley Oaks.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
William P. Parham II
July 24, 1946 - Dec. 28, 2002
William Paul Parham II, 56, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 28,
2002. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 30 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Parham Cemetery in Bledsoe
County. Bro. Joe Masters officiated.
Mr. Parham was born July 24, 1946 in Cumberland County, the son
of William P. Parham Sr. and Mae Bright Parham.
He was a painter and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S.
Army during Vietnam and was a member of VFW.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, William (P.J.)
Paul Parham III and Linda Parham of Crossville; daughter and
son-in-law, Sherry and Darrell Jackson of Crossville; grandchildren,
Lexi Parham, Dusty, Danny and Donny Jckson; brothers, Mike, Jeff,
Jack and Tom Parham of Crossville; sisters, Jo Ann Burgess, Sue
Wyatt and Vicki Amos of Crossville; half-brother, Powell Parham
of Crossville; and half-sister, Polly Parham of Nashville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,
Bobby Glenn Parham.
Pallbearers were Ken Houston, Ed Houston, Tim Parham, Benny Sanders,
Adam Parham and Scottie Howard.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Joyce M. Shelton
Jan. 30, 1951 - Dec. 29, 2002
Joyce M. Shelton, 51, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 29, 2002.
Funeral services were conducted Dec. 31 from the chapel of Jennings
Funeral Home, with burial in Roanoke Cemetery. Bro. Chester Rhoad
and Bro. Dale Cox officiated.
Mrs. Shelton was born Jan. 30, 1951 in Monterey, TN, the daughter
of Horece and Ada Williamson Goney.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Shelton of Crossville;
daughters and son-in-law, Stacy and Ted Monday and Tracy Hancock,
all of Crossville; sons and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Sandy
White of Crossville and Nicki Wright of Ohio; mother, Ada Goney
of Jamestown; 5 grandchildren; sisters, Bessie York of Crossville,
Bernice Carter of Crossville, Ruth Dunford of Nashville and Barbara
Lewis of Kentucky; and brothers, Elbert Goney and David Crockett,
both of Jamestown.
She was preceded in death by her father, Horece Goney, and her
sister, Lois White.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Lewis, Ted Monday, Jeff Hill, Keith Furguson,
David Crockett and Ronald Shelton.
Jennings Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Lillie M. Sherrill
March 9, 1916 - Dec. 15, 2002
Lillie Maude Sherrill, 86, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 15,
2002. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 18 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Linary Cemetery. Bro.
Wade Webster officiated.
Mrs. Sherrill was born March 9, 1916, in Cumberland County, the
daughter of Charles and Lou Houston Bristow.
She was a cook, and was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her sons, Donald Sherrill, Dexter Sherrill,
Waymon Sherrill and David Sherrill, all of Crossville; daughters,
Elizabeth Manning, Jeannett Hale, Mary Lou Rector, Martha Reagan
and Margaret Hayward, all of Crossville, and Muriel Vanette of
Nashville; 38 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren;
and sister, Kate Durham of Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vance Sherrill; sons,
Jud, Jim, Frank, Fred and Earl Sherrill; and daughter, Marilyn.
Pallbearers were Mrs. Sherrill's grandsons, Mario Vanette, Tony
Sherrill, Gregory Sherrill, Scott Hale, Bryan Sherrill, James
Rector, Jerry Reagan and J.D. Rector.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Daniel A. Taylor
Jan. 4, 2003
Daniel Andrew Taylor, 45, of Doyle, TN, passed away Jan. 4, 2003.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 6 at Greenwood Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Cathy McCord Taylor of Doyle; mother,
Elizabeth Taylor of Fairfield Glade; brother, John Taylor of
Oak Ridge; niece, Erin Savage of Doyle; and godson, Joseph Daniel
Yourski of Sugar Hill, GA.
Donations and memorials may be made to the White County Library
Building Fund.
Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta was in charge of the arrangements.
Robert L. Taylor
May 2, 1939 - Dec. 25, 2002
Robert "Bobby" Lee Taylor, 63, of Crossville, passed
away Dec. 25, 2002. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 28 from
the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Mayland Cemetery.
Bro. Vern Daugherty officiated.
Mr. Taylor was born May 2, 1939 in Cumberland County, the son
of John Horice Taylor and Sarah Maude Smith Taylor.
He was a paper hanger and of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include his son, Darrell Taylor of Crossville; stepsons,
Roy R. Senior of Marietta, GA and Coy Senior of West Palm Beach,
FL; stepdaughter, Troy Armstrong of West Palm Beach, FL; 11 grandchildren,
5 great-grandchildren; brother, Eugene Taylor of South Carolina;
and sisters, Mary Jane Driver of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Betty
Lou Nichols of Clarksville, TN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Madelene Chamber Taylor; daughter, Debbie Taylor; sister, Estella
Carter; and brothers, Winell and Odell Taylor.
Pallbearers were Joshua Senior, Greg Driver, Jerry Carter, James
Pugh, Jerry Carter Jr. and Mark Jackson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Ruby J. Watson
March 25, 1924 - Dec. 31, 2002
Ruby Joyce Watson, 78, of Cookeville, passed away Dec. 31, 2002.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 2 from the chapel of Whitson
Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro.
Charles Sanger officiated.
Mrs. Watson was born March 25, 1924 in Crossville, the daughter
of Linell and Kate Henry Tabor.
Survivors include her husband, Gordon Watson; son and daughter-in-law,
Danny and Janelle Holloway of Anniston, AL; daughter and son-in-law,
Lois and Ellis Bertram Jr. of Cookeville; grandson and granddaughter-in-law,
Jerry Dale and Kimberly Abston of Cookeville; granddaughter and
grandson-in-law, Paula and Benny Leverton of Pell City, AL; great-grandchildren,
Morgan Leigh Abston, John Daniel Leverton and Tamara Leverton;
and great-great-grandson, Jonathon Harris.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Pallbearers were Randy Brown, Benny and Daniel Leverton, Michael
and Paul Thompson and Don Watson.
Whitson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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