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IDA BETHEL CAVE
Ida Bethel Cave, 94, of Crossville,
passed away June 24, 2000, in WyndRidge Health and Rehabilitation
Center. Funeral services were conducted June 26 at Liberty Baptist
Church, with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Johnny Goldston officiated.
Ms. Cove was born Sept. 10, 1905 in Wood County, TX.
Survivors include her daughters, Susie Beatrice Moore of Crossville
and Abie Ruth Hulse of Abilene, TX; son, Dencal R. Cave of Crossville;
16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JONAS GLENN GOSS
Jonas Glenn Goss, 75, of Pompano
Beach, FL, formerly of Crossville, passed away June 22, 2000.
Funeral services were conducted June 26 at Bilbrey Funeral Home,
with interment to follow in Green Acres Cemetery.
Mr. Goss was born Sept. 18, 1924, in Crossville, the son of Zack
and Frances Goss.
He was an industrial insulator, and a longtime member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a resident
of Pompano Beach since 1988.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Mary Goss of Pompano
Beach; daughters, Charlotte Goss of Knoxville, TN, and Donna
G. Goss of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, James D. and
Ann Goss of Nashville; brothers, Harold Goss and Donald Goss,
both of Crossville; sister, Mayme Pugmra of Ovid, ID; and two
grandchildren, Matthew and Mary Ruth.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Zack and Frances Goss;
a sister, Lenore Elmore; and brothers, Earl Goss, Lloyd Goss
and Burl Goss.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to
Vitas Health Care Hospice, 5420 NW 33rd Ave., Suite 100, Fort
Lauderdale, FL 33309.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.
WILLIAM CECIL RANDOLPH
William Cecil Randolph, 73,
of Crossville, formerly of Sparta, TN, passed away June 21, 2000,
in the V.A. Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN. Funeral services
were conducted June 24 at Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta, with
burial in Board Valley Cemetery. Kenneth Young and Lloyd Williams
officiated.
Mr. Randolph was born March 2, 1927, in Sparta.
He was a truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Boyd Randolph of Crossville;
two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Betty Randolph of Crossville
and Troy and Regeina Smith of Delbarton, WV; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Judy and Lynn Vitatoe of Crossville and Brenda and
Ivan Sperry of DeWitt, MI; three brothers and sisters-in-law,
Joe and Nonnie Randolph of Manchester, TN, Estus and Chris Randolph
of Sparta, and Roger and Helen Randolph of Dayton, OH; eight
grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ward Hospice, V.A.
Medical Center, Murfreesboro.
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
KENNETH FRANCIS KINGAN
Kenneth Francis Kingan, 80,
of Crossville, passed away June 19, 2000, in Cookeville Regional
Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted June 21 from
the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Charles Martin
and Bro. David Purdy officiating. Burial will be in Riley Chapel
Cemetery in Butler Township, OH.
Mr. Kingan was born March 11, 1920, in Grafton, NE, the son of
Robert Porter and Mary Elizabeth Emma Kingan.
He was a laborer, and of the Nazarene faith. He served in the
U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include one son, Kenneth E. Kingan of Crossville; two
daughters, Mary Ellen White of Brinkhaven, OH, and Karen Marie
Joliff of Marion, OH; eight stepchildren, Richard, Mary Francis,
Lloyd, David, Leonard, Thelma, Leon and Hazel; five grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Emma
Kingan; two wives, Edna Wilson Kingan and Thelma Fox Kingan;
and a brother, Orville Emma Kingan.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to
the American Diabetes Association.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LORENA McCUSKER
Lorena McCusker, 63, of Crossville,
passed away June 19, 2000. Funeral services were conducted June
21 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in City Cemetery.
Mike Ritzman officiated.
Ms. McCusker was born March 12, 1937, in Portsmith, OH.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Dewane McCusker of Crossville; daughters,
Sherry Lizarraga, Regina Hajny and Nancy Crites, all of Crossville;
brothers, Jimmy Hampton of Milliford, MI, Kenneth Hampton and
Randy Hampton, both of Detroit, MI; sister, Debbie Hampton of
Detroit; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Joshua Crites, Frankie Hajny, Memo Lizarraga,
Paige Crites, Guss Lizarraga and Andy Hajny.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
VIOLA KAY ADAMS
Viola Kay Adams, 47, of Crossville,
passed away June 15, 2000, in St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville,
TN. Funeral services were conducted June 18 from the chapel of
Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Mayland Cemetery. Bros.
Robbie Miller, Kenny Smith and Kevin Smith officiated.
Mrs. Adams was born Feb. 25, 1953, in Putnam County, TN, the
daughter of Oakley and Addie Smith Hargis, formerly of Wilder,
TN.
She was a sterile distribution technician, and she was of the
Christian faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Yvette Adams of Crossville; son,
Steven Adams of Crossville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Geneva
and Ray Shelton and Carolyn and Kenneth Madewell, all of Mayland,
Evelyn Myler of French Lick, IN, Ruth Ann and Hollis Hall of
Linary and Mary and J.B. McCrary of Crossville; ex-husband, Ernest
Adams of Crossville; aunts and uncles, Mary and Myles Spurlin
of Crawford, TN, Margaret and Rick Massimie of Tampa, FL, and
Lucy Hargis Store of Crossville; special friends, Jewel Graham
and Theda Taylor; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives
and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jimmy
Hargis.
Pallbearers were Milas Spurlin, Bill Graham, Ronnie Smith, Donnie
Smith, Danny Taylor and Kenneth Madewell.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
VEZIO MICHAEL ALEXANDER
Vezio Michael "Mike"
Alexander, 83, of Crossville, passed away June 11, 2000, at Cumberland
Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted June 13 from
the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres
Memory Gardens. Mike Kerley officiated.
Mr. Alexander was born Nov. 1, 1916, in Pennsylvania.
He was a zookeeper in Detroit, MI, and he was of the Catholic
faith.
Survivors include his wife, Leta Alexander of Crossville; two
daughters, Shirley Miller and Rita Wright, both of Madison Heights,
MI; son, Dana Blake of Flint, MI; sister, Wanda Fontana of Independence,
OH; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
RAINEY HENRY BEYER
Rainey Henry Beyer, 94, of Auburndale,
FL, formerly of Crossville, passed away June 9, 2000, in Auburndale.
Funeral services were conducted June 12 from the chapel of Bilbrey
Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro.
John Banner officiated.
Mr. Beyer was born Jan. 22, 1906, in Crossville, the son of Fred
and Hixie Hall Beyer.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Castleman Beyer of Auburndale;
son, Boyd Beyer of Alexandria, VA; daughter, Pattie J. Stokes
of Auburndale; and a sister, Annie House of Johnson City, TN.
Pallbearers were George Hudson, John Donnely, Gene Beyer, John
Anderson and James Banner.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
DALLAS BOLIN
Dallas Bolin, 76, of Crossville,
passed away June 15, 2000, in Cumberland Medical Center. Funeral
services were conducted June 17 at Crossville Memorial Funeral
Home, with burial in Newton Cemetery. Wade Webster and Phil Jenkins
officiated.
Mr. Bolin was born Oct. 13, 1923, in Cumberland County.
He was a mechanic and truck driver, and he was a U.S. Army veteran
of World War II.
Survivors include his sons, Phillip Bolin of California, Harold
Bolin and Edward Bolin, both of Crossville, Wayne Bolin of Columbia,
TN, and Arbie Bolin of Oliver Springs; daughter, Barbara Ashburn
of Crossville; sisters, Lillian Sapp of Crossville and Roni Huber
of Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Bolin; and a grandson,
Mike Bolin.
Pallbearers were Tim Bolin, Kevin Bolin, Dennis Bolin, Kenneth
Bolin, Eric Ashburn and Dustin Bolin.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ORTHY BUMBALOUGH
Orthy Bumbalough, 81, of Crossville,
passed away June 14, 2000, in Cumberland Medical Center. Funeral
services were conducted June 17 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral
Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Hollace
Page officiated, with special music by John Riley.
Mrs. Bumbalough was born Oct. 9, 1918, in Byrdstown, TN, the
daughter of Carlos and Ada Neal Whittenburg.
She was an accountant, and he was a member of Pleasant Hill Church
of Christ.
Survivors include her daughters, Norma Joyce Kaffenbarger of
Crossville and Janice Dolores Marler of Wake Forest, NC; brothers,
Glen Whittenburg and Paul Whittenburg, both of Crossville, J.D.
Whittenburg of Pleasant Hill, Floyd Whittenburg of Nashville,
TN, and Bobby Whittenburg of Auburn, AL; sisters, Dorothy Neal
and Audrey Mae Spriggs, both of Crossville, Christine Thompson,
Shirley Stewart and Wanda Whittenburg, all of Pleasant Hill;
sister-in-law, Claudine Whittenburg of Pleasant Hill; eight grandchildren;
18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Bumbalough;
two brothers, Lloyd Whittenburg and Linny Whittenburg; and one
sister, Jean Chastine.
Pallbearers were Johnnie Kaffenbarger, Rodney Kaffenbarger, Larry
Spriggs, Roger Whittenburg, Michael Whittenburg, Blaine Farr,
Jerry Thompson, Gary Whittenburg, David Spriggs, Morris Neal,
Donnie Whittenburg and Jimmy Whittenburg.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JAMES HERBERT FARMER SR.
James Herbert "Herb"
Farmer Sr., 76, of Crossville, passed away June 9, 2000, at home.
Funeral services were conducted June 12 from the chapel of Bilbrey
Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev.
George Long officiated.
Mr. Farmer was born March 1, 1924, in Crossville, the son of
Benjamin and Lee Ann Elmore Farmer.
He was a transportation director for Cumberland County, and he
was a member of the First Christian Church. He served in the
U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mattie LeQuire Farmer of Crossville;
one daughter, Jeannie Stevens of Murfreesboro, TN; two sons,
James H. Farmer Jr. of Falling Water, NY, and Bobby Farmer of
Crossville; three brothers, Ralph Farmer of Tampa, FL, Chester
Farmer of Knoxville, TN, and Rudolph Farmer of Crossville; two
sisters, Effie Horn and Marie Cook, both of Crossville; three
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Farmer.
Pallbearers were Shane Daugherty, Adam Daugherty, Tom Shadden,
Wayne Shadden, Steve Brown, Clarence Hedgecoth and grandsons
Curtis Stevens and Jamie Abrams.
Honorary pallbearers were Dick Brady, Les Hill, Jim Flynn, Bob
Mitchell, Oscar Elmore, Jerry Brown and Denzil Barnes.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
DAVID THOMAS HANCOCK
David Thomas Hancock, 74, of
Crossville, passed away June 15, 2000, in Oak Ridge, TN. No services
are planned.
Mr. Hancock was born Oct. 23, 1925, in Powderly, KY.
He was a retired machinist with over 30 years of service for
International Navistar, and he served in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Virginia T. Hancock;
daughters, Barbara Jean Petro, Debra Ann Hancock and Sharee Ortiz;
sons, William Thomas Hancock and Carlos Ortiz; sister, Betty
Taylor; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Cremation Options Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
FRANCES BREEDING HEDGECOTH
Frances Breeding Hedgecoth,
78, of Crossville, passed away June 17, 2000. Funeral services
were conducted June 18 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with
burial in City Cemetery. George Long officiated.
Mrs. Hedgecoth was born Sept. 6, 1921, in Cumberland County.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Gordon Hedgecoth of Crossville;
sons, Nick Hedgecoth and Ralph Hedgecoth, both of Crossville;
sisters, Dean Bilbrey and Mattie Breeding Hedgecoth, both of
Crossville; brother, Haney Breeding of Crossville; three grandchildren;
and seven great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were John Donnelly, Bob Donnelly, Greg Ingram, Mac
Tabor, Rick Copeland and Wayne Hedgecoth. Honorary pallbearers
were F.L. Hall, Ernie Neal, James Driver, Jim Cannon, James Akins,
Cecil Smith and John Roberts.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
IRENE JUNE HORGAN
Irene June Horgan, 76, of Fairfield
Glade, passed away June 13, 2000, at home. Funeral services were
conducted June 16 from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church,
with burial in St. Francis of Assisi Columbarium. Father Gregory
Boisvert officiated.
Mrs. Horgan was born July 4, 1923, in Toronto, Canada, the daughter
of Alex and Margaret McClain Hughes.
She was a registered nurse, and she was of the Catholic faith.
She served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include her husband, Timothy J. Horgan of Fairfield
Glade; three daughters, Janet Marie Eskin of Levonia, MI, Mary
Beth Dehne of Saginaw, MI, and Margaret Mary Christner of Red
Horse, MD; five sons, Kenneth Paul Horgan of Howell, MI, Patrick
Joseph Horgan of Pickney, MI, Daniel Patrick Horgan and David
Joseph Horgan, both of Levonia, MI, and Michael Thomas Horgan
of Jerome, MI; two brothers, Robert Hughes of Englewood, CO,
and Fred Hughes of Chester, NJ; and a sister, Gloria Regis of
Littleton, CO.
She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Michael Horgan; a
sister, Daisy Longbrake; and a brother, Alex Hughes.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JOHN MELTON MILLER
John Melton Miller, 61, of Crossville,
passed away June 18, 2000, at WyndRidge Health and Rehabilitation
Center. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 24 at
11 a.m. at the First Nazarene Church in Crossville. Bro. Dale
Martin will officiate.
Mr. Miller was born Jan. 10, 1939, the son of John T. and Frances
Miller.
He was a custodian at Fair Park Senior Citizens Center, and he
served in the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include three sisters, Jane Profancik of California,
Margaret Sather of Roswell, GA, and Jessie Roberts of Huber Heights,
OH; and a brother, Thom Miller of Crossville.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
MARY LOU MOORE
Mary Lou Moore, 72, of Crossville,
passed away June 15, 2000. Funeral services were conducted June
18 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Browntown
Cemetery. Gene Burgess officiated.
Ms. Moore was born Aug. 24, 1927, in Rivia, OK.
She was a retired waitress.
Survivors include her son, Ray Greathouse of Walsenberg, CO;
brother and sister-in-law, Charlie H. and Betty J. Bonds of Crossville;
sister, Joyce Saunders of Crossville; grandchildren, Amber, J.D.
and Matthew Greathouse of Walsenberg, CO; and several nieces
and nephews.
Pallbearers were Rick Hefner, Todd Bonds, Josh Bonds, Tony Brown,
Charlie Brown and Ronnie Thomas.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
HARVEY WAYNE ROYSDON
Harvey Wayne Roysdon, 45, of
Crossville, passed away June 18, 2000, at the University of Tennessee
Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Funeral services were conducted
June 20 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Linary
Cemetery. George Dunbar officiated.
Mr. Roysdon was born May 16, 1955, in Rockwood, TN, the son of
the late William and Violet Roysdon.
Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Anne
Roysdon of Friendsville, TN; sisters, Lottie McLean of Knoxville
and Thelma Goolsby of Tuscaloosa, AL; and sisters and brothers-in-law,
Opal and Randy Craig of Hudson, NC, Faye and Terry Manning and
Kay and James Whiteaker, all of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Violet Roysdon.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
TED SHERRILL
Ted Sherrill, 63, of Crossville,
passed away June 11, 2000, at Cumberland Medical Center. Funeral
services were conducted June 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral
Home, with burial in Linary Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Smith officiated.
Mr. Sherrill was born Aug. 1, 1936, in Cumberland County, the
son of Ike and Reva Leffew Sherrill.
He was a rock quarry worker, and he was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include five daughters, Jennifer Turner, Gail Sherrill,
Angie Shelton and Mary Kerley, all of Crossville, and Debbie
Stogner of Foxworth, MI; three sons, David Sherrill, Sam Sherrill
and Dewayne Sherrill, all of Crossville; three sisters, Marjie
Barnette of Crossville, Virginia Beaty of Zyril, OK, and Oma
Lee Brumfield of Zephyrhills, FL; 22 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Miller Sherrill.
Pallbearers were Doyle Davis, Daniel Sherrill, Richard Kerley,
Michael Hammons, Christopher Nicholas, Stacy Shelton and Archie
Jennings.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JOSEPHINE SWANGO
Josephine Swango, 76, of Crossville,
passed away June 12, 2000, in Cumberland Medical Center.
Ms. Swango was born May 9, 1924, in Rochester, IN, the daughter
of the late Arlie and Lulu Walters Wynn.
She was a factory worker and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Swango of Indianapolis,
IN, and Arlene Jones of Crossville.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
GEORGE EDWARD BURTCHELL
George Edward Burtchell, 54,
of Crossville, passed away April 1, 2000. Memorial services will
be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 in the chapel of Burris
Funeral Home. Fr. Patrick Brownell will officiate. Members of
VFW Post No. 5025 will present the flag.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral
home.
Mr. Burtchell was born Aug. 20, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY, the son
of Alan and Florence Tootill Burtchell.
He retired from New York City Transit Authority, and he served
in the U.S. Navy. He attended St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Rosemarie Burtchell of Crossville;
daughters, Carolanne Burtchell of Crossville and Deborah DeMola
of Brooklyn; sister, Dorothy Schook of Virginia Beach, VA; brother,
Alan Burtchell of Littleton, NC; and grandchildren, Jessica and
Richard.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of VFW Post No. 5025.
Burris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIE MONROE CARR
Willie Monroe Carr, 68, of Fayetteville,
NC, passed away June 17, 2000. Funeral services will be conducted
today, June 20, at 1 p.m. at Rogers and Breece Funeral Home in
Fayetteville, with burial in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery.
The Rev. Homer Furr will officiate.
Mr. Carr was born Jan. 30, 1932, in White County, TN.
He was a sergeant first class, retired, of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Sue Carr of Fayetteville; daughter,
Lisa Annette Spencer of Fayetteville; four sons, Richard Dean
Carr of Lumber Bridge, NC, Micheal Allen Carr and Stephen Gregory
Carr, both of Fayetteville, and Terry Lynn Carr of Wade, NC;
five sisters, Alice Pugh and Bonnie Allred, both of Crossville,
Lottie Davis of Springfield, OH, Mary Hall of Chattanooga, TN,
and Grace Harrison of Tampa, FL; two brothers, Al Carr of Prescott,
AZ, and Jimmy Carr of Crossville; 22 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be
made to the American Diabetes Association, 434 Fayetteville St.
Mall, Hanover Square, Suite 1600, Raleigh, NC 27601-1767.
Rogers and Breece Funeral Home in Fayetteville is in charge of
the arrangements.
ANITA NAOMI STRICKLAND HAMBY
Anita Naomi Strickland Hamby,
66, of Rincon, GA, passed away June 7, 2000, at Memorial Health
University Medical Center in Savannah, GA. Funeral services were
conducted June 9 at Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Home,
Effingham Chapel, in Rincon. Interment was in Lower Black Creek
Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Bryan County, GA. The Rev.
Cam Huxford and the Rev. Bob Parks officiated.
Ms. Hamby was born Aug. 11, 1933, in Bryan County.
She was a homemaker, and a member of the Rincon First Christian
Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Rickie and Howard
Watkins Jr. of Rincon; a son and daughter-in-law, David R. and
Joy Hamby of Crossville; two sisters, Thelma S. Bowen of Acworth,
GA, and Nellie Lucille Strickland of Otokita, OK; seven grandchildren,
David J. Hamby of Sedalia, MO, Alyssa Watkins of Statesboro,
GA, Leslie, Trey and Angela Watkins of Rincon, and Daniel Webster
of Crossville; and a lifelong friend, Nell B. Jenkins of Rincon,
GA.
Pallbearers were Al Wallace, Wayne Woodruff, F.M. Parker, Roger
Shearouse, Bobby Rush and Jerry Inglis.
Honorary pallbearers were elders and deacons of the Rincon First
Christian Church.
Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel,
in Rincon was in charge of the arrangements.
MILFORD SULLIVAN
Milford "Mic" Sullivan,
71, of Crossville, formerly of the Linary community, passed away
June 12, 2000. Funeral services were conducted June 15 at Crossville
Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in City Cemetery. Elmer Bell
and John Hollingworth officiated.
Mr. Sullivan was born May 16, 1929, in Cumberland County, the
son of Mark and Betty Sullivan.
He was a farmer.
Survivors include three sisters, Daisy Brown, Jewel Hancock and
Elizabeth York, all of Crossville; and three brothers, Mark Sullivan
Jr. of Crossville, Fred Sullivan of Dayton, OH, and Menzo Sullivan
of Miami, FL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark and Betty Sullivan;
and a brother, James Sullivan.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
STEVEN WALTER TWARDOSKY
Steven Walter Twardosky, 51,
of Dade City, FL, formerly of Crossville, passed away June 13,
2000, in Tampa, FL. A memorial service was conducted June 19
at the Coleman and Ferguson Funeral Home in Dade City, with Dale
Garrison officiating.
Mr. Twardosky was born Feb. 25, 1949, in Nashua, NH.
He moved from Crossville to Fort Lauderdale, FL, 24 years ago.
He was a superintendent for the R.A. Rogers Construction Company
of Orlando, FL. He also served in the U.S. Marines in Vietnam.
Survivors include his wife, June Twardosky of Dade City; his
mother, Cora Twardosky of Brooksville, FL; daughter and son-in-law,
Misty and Eric Strickland of Dade City; son and daughter-in-law,
Josh and Danna Twardosky of Dade City; brothers, Bill Twardosky
of Englewood, FL, and Ronnie Twardosky of Brooksville, FL; sister,
Lucy Weckerle of Albuquerque, NM; and four grandchildren, Aryn,
Marci, Lukas and Amber.
He was preceded in death by his father, Pete Stanley Twardosky.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be
made to the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, 12902 Magnolia
Dr., Tampa, FL 33612.
Coleman and Ferguson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
MARY ELSIE BROWN
Mary Elsie Brown, 82, of Clarkrange,
TN, passed away June 11, 2000, in Cumberland Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted today, June 14, at 3 p.m.
at Clarkrange Chapel-Jennings Funeral Homes, with burial in the
Campground Cemetery in Clarkrange. Bro. Willie Wright and Bro.
Bradley Hatfield will officiate, with special music provided
by the Looper Family Singers.
Mrs. Brown was born Jan. 26, 1918, in Overton County, TN, the
daughter of the late Porter and Ova Brown Howard.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Frances Baldwin
of Greeneville, TN, Naomi Dixon, Faye and Bobby Ledbetter, June
and Stephen Swallows, and Katie and Wayne Cravens, all of Clarkrange;
sons and daughters-in-law, Verble Baldwin of Crossville, Chester
and Brenda Baldwin and Robbie and Tammy Baldwin, all of Clarkrange;
sisters, Erma Padgett, Thelma Walker and Odean Profett, all of
Crossville, Myrtle Madewell of Dayton, OH, Marie Masters of the
Crossroads community of Clarkrange, Earlene Grassam of Rockwood,
TN, and Buna Norris of Clarkrange; brothers, Arthur Howard and
Billy Howard, both of Rockwood; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Porter and Ova Brown
Howard; her husband, Everett Baldwin; daughter, Judy Baldwin;
son, Harshel Baldwin; son-in-law, Paul Dixon (the husband of
Naomi); brother, David Howard; and sisters, Evelyn Howard and
Rosie Howard.
Pallbearers will be Jason Cravens, Wyatt Baldwin, Morris Baldwin,
Leon Stepp, Kevin Baldwin, Douglas Baldwin, Tige Ballard, Tommy
Lewis, Mike Baldwin, Tim Gerrard, Scott Baldwin, Harold Wilson,
Kenneth Neely, Gordon Cravens and Hollis Bowman.
Clarkrange Chapel-Jennings Funeral Homes is in charge of the
arrangements.
ARNOLD HAYES
Arnold Hayes, 78, of Ozone,
passed away May 28, 2000, in Cumberland Medical Center. Funeral
services were conducted May 31 at Crossville Memorial Funeral
Home, with burial in Dogwood Cemetery. Randall Dye and George
Long officiated. Full burial honors were presented by the D.A.V.
Honor Guard.
Mr. Hayes was born Aug. 20, 1921, in Cumberland County.
He was retired from Roane Electric, and was a U.S. Army veteran
of World War II. He was a member of Dogwood Church.
Survivors include daughters, Linda Sherrill and Reta Pippin,
both of Ozone, and Betty Cross of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law,
Wallace and Gloria Hayes of Linary; sister, Martha Lee Lowery;
10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Hayes; a son, Wayne
Hayes; and a brother, Holman Hayes.
Pallbearers were members of the Crab Orchard VFW: Commander Charles
Carter, Jody Sherrill, Roy Turner, Ronald Abner, John McCoy,
Jerome McCoy, Lonnie Hayes, Earnest Lowery, Milburn Benson, Edward
Garren and Bob Nelson.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is republished to correct information
submitted by the funeral home.
VIOLA MARGARET HAYES
Viola Margaret Hayes, 76, of
Ozone, passed away May 16, 2000. Funeral services were conducted
May 18 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with
burial in Dogwood Cemetery. Randall Dye and George Long officiated.
Mrs. Hayes was born Aug. 21, 1923, in Cumberland County, the
daughter of Walter and Mary DeRossett.
She was a homemaker.
Her husband, Arnold Hayes of Ozone, died 12 days later. Survivors
include daughters, Betty Cross of Crossville and Linda Sherrill
and Reta Pippin, both of Ozone; son and daughter-in-law, Wallace
and Gloria Hayes of Linary; sisters, Virginia Riddle, Addie Garren
and Faye Russell, all of Ozone, Mary Kate Sherrill of Crab Orchard
and Joann Garren of Soddy-Daisy; brothers, Vernon DeRossett of
Ozone and Volney DeRossett of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; and
eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mary DeRossett;
and a son, Wayne Hayes of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Fred Sherrill, David Dykes, James Hayes, Mike
Lowery, Willie James and Lonnie Hayes.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
RAY HILTON HIGGINS
Ray Hilton Higgins of Crossville
passed away June 10, 2000, at Cumberland Medical Center. Funeral
services were conducted June 12 at Macedonia United Methodist
Church in Knoxville, with the Rev. Jimmy Bailes, the Rev. John
Roberson and Mr. C. Edwin Graves officiating.
Mr. Higgins' date and place of birth were not released.
Mr. Higgins was a graduate of Wartrace High School; the U.S.
Naval Communications School on Gallup Island, near Boston, MA;
and the University of Tennessee. Following graduation from college
in 1950, he was an active member of the UT Alumni Association.
He was especially proud of serving on the committee that established
the Chair of Excellence in Insurance, within the finance department
of the university.
Mr. Higgins was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter
24, in Knoxville, TN. He had served as an ensign in World War
II on orders of the Coast Guard/Merchant Marine. He was involved
in the military action to liberate the Mariana Islands and the
Philippines from Japanese occupation.
He was employed in the insurance industry throughout his work
life and was an active member of many organizations. A 32nd Degree
Mason, he was a member of Master's Lodge No. 244 and the Scottish
Rite in Knoxville. His community involvement included serving
as a distinguished past president of Holston Optimist Club, as
well as being a member of the Kiwanis Club of the Carter community.
For many years, Mr. Higgins was an integral part of Macedonia
United Methodist Church in Knoxville, serving in numerous capacities.
At the time of his death, he was an active member of First United
Methodist Church in Crossville.
Memorials may be made to Macedonia United Methodist Church, 4630
Holston Dr., Knoxville, TN 37914.
McCarty Mortuary in Knoxville was in charge of the arrangements.
RONALD ALLEN WASKO
Ronald Allen Wasko, 57, of Crossville,
passed away June 11, 2000. Funeral services were conducted June
13 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with Brian Branam
officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery in Mantua Township,
OH.
Mr. Wasko was born June 18, 1942, in Cleveland, OH, the son of
Stephen and Elizabeth Sharwark Wasko.
He was a cost accountant for Picker International. He was head
of the planning committee of Lake Tansi Property Owners Association.
He also served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War era.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma Wasko of Crossville; mother,
Elizabeth Wasko of Fairview Park, OH; daughter, Nicole Lynn Wasko
of Ravenna, OH; son, Ronald Lee Wasko of Stow, OH; sister, Kathleen
Damm of Berea, OH; brother, Richard Wasko of Cleveland; and grandchildren,
Matthew Wasko and Cody Wasko of Stow.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.
DOUGLAS FREDERICK WHEELER
Douglas Frederick Wheeler, 70,
of Crossville, passed away June 9, 2000. Memorial services will
be held today, June 14, at 11 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Catholic
Church. Father Patrick Brownell and Father Frank Aresta will
officiate.
Mr. Wheeler was born Nov. 23, 1929, in Montclair, NJ, the son
of George and Mae Perry Wheeler.
He was a chef and part owner of Traditions and Metro CafŽ.
He had worked in the restaurant business all his life. He also
served in the U.S. Navy for four years.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Margaret Wheeler of Crossville;
daughter, Sherry L. Fenner of Addison, NY; son, Mark A. Wheeler
of South Yarmouth, MA; sisters, Lorraine Meheuren of Connecticut
and Virginia Dachenhausen of South Carolina; four grandchildren;
and four great-grandchildren.
Burris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
NEIL HENRY FLEMING
The memorial service for Neil
Henry Fleming, 75, of Crossville, who passed away June 5, 2000,
will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 17 at the First United
Methodist Church in Crossville, with Dr. James H. Beasley Jr.
officiating.
Mr. Fleming was born Feb. 23, 1925, in Houston, TX, the son of
George W. and Louise Kerrigan Fleming.
He was a sales manager for Tracor-Atlas, and he was of the Methodist
faith. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and the
U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include his brother, Kenneth Fleming of Fairfield Glade.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Louise Fleming;
a brother, Wayne Fleming; and three sisters, Elmah Stephenson,
Lois Ulrich and Mary Louise Luton.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is republished to include additional
information.
CATHERINE ELIZABETH HOPKINS
Catherine Elizabeth Hopkins,
91, of Fairfield Glade, passed away June 9, 2000. Funeral services
will be conducted June 14 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of East Lawn
Cemetery in Marietta, OH.
Visitation will be in the chapel one hour before the service.
Mrs. Hopkins was born Oct. 15, 1908, in Chester, WV, the daughter
of Joseph and Anna Beyan Davis. She married Ray H. Hopkins Aug.
10, 1927.
She lived in Marietta and Lowell, OH, before moving to Fairfield
Glade in 1989. She was a member of Pythlan Sister Lodge in Lowell.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, George B. and
Marilyn Rose Hopkins of Titusville, FL; daughter, Patricia A.
Lauer of Fairfield Glade; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;
and several great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Anna Beyan
Davis; stepmother, Gwladys; brother, William Davis; and son-in-law,
John W. Lauer.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.
BYRON KEEFER
Byron Keefer, 77, of Crossville,
passed away May 26, 2000. Memorial services will be held Saturday,
June 17 at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Mike Kerley
will officiate.
Mr. Keefer was born Sept. 5, 1922, in Jackson County, MI.
He was a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, and
he was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Keefer of Crossville; daughters,
Barbara Lovelady of Orange City, FL, Susan Houser of Everett,
WA, Leslie Beaster of Milan, MI, and Darla Keefer of Ypsilanti,
MI; sons, Robert Keefer of Middletown, OH, David Keefer of Wyoming
and John Keefer of Ypsilanti, MI; stepdaughters, LeaAnn Spicer
and Roxane McKinney, both of Michigan; stepson, Ronald Tunningley
of Michigan; 25 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is republished to correct information.
DALLAS H. LEWIS
Dallas H. Lewis, 98, of Crossville,
passed away June 7, 2000. Funeral services were held June 9 at
Burris Funeral Home, with burial in the Smith Chapel Cemetery.
Thomas Hale officiated.
Mr. Lewis was born March 9, 1902, in Cumberland County.
He was a retired miner.
Survivors include his wife, Irene Lewis of Crossville; daughters,
Geneva Sorrell of Cleveland, OH, and Opal Hill of Fruitland Park,
FL; sons, Donald Lewis of Florida, Leroy Campbell of Virginia
and Ronnie Lewis of Crossville; stepdaughters, Carolyn Bell,
Sheila Barnes, Margaret Moore, Judy Harrington and Barbara Spivey,
all of Crossville; stepsons, David Fish of Mayland, and Thomas
"Buddy" Fish and Paul Fish, both of Crossville; 17
grandchildren; and 41 step-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Gary Turner, Mark Lewis, Scottie Bell Jr., Dell
Lewis, Carson Lewis Jr. and Wade Barnes. Honorary pallbearers
were Tom Harrington, Brian Moore and Fred Barnes.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
RUTH McCULLEY
Ruth McCulley, 84, of Crossville,
formerly of Rockwood, TN, passed away June 7, 2000. Funeral services
were conducted June 10 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood,
with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Kelley
officiated.
Mrs. McCulley was a retired grocery store clerk, and a member
of the First Baptist Church of Rockwood.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Harry A. and
Arlene McCulley of Crossville and Danny R. and Vicki McCulley
of Murfreesboro, TN; sisters, Reba M. Crabtree of Crossville,
Ellarie M. Bates of Dayton, OH, and Claudell Hixson of Dunlap,
TN; brothers, Ralph Malone, Ray Malone and Jasper Malone, all
of Dayton, Tom Malone of Jamestown and Charles Malone of Columbus,
OH; grandchildren, Ricky McCulley, Mathew and Ashley McCulley,
Melissa Vaughn and Holly McCulley; great-grandchildren, Hunter
Vaughn and Jason McCulley Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.
Evans Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements.
NOAH JAMES PRICE
Noah James Price, 78, of Oliver
Springs, TN, passed away June 8, 2000, at home. Funeral services
were conducted June 10 from the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home
in Oliver Springs, with the Rev. John Edwards and the Rev. Scott
Queener officiating. Graveside services were June 11 at New Fairview
Cemetery.
Mr. Price was born May 16, 1922, in Fentress County, the son
of Gordon and Mae Price.
He retired from the Y-12 Plant in 1984 after 37 years, and he
was a member of the New Fairview Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and George
Yarborough and Joan and Ken Carter, all of Oliver Springs; son,
Sam Price of Oak Ridge, TN; sons and daughters-in-law, James
"Jim" and Debbie Price and Donald and Heather Price,
all of Harriman, TN; brother, Thomas Price of Clinton, TN; sisters,
Annie Johnson of Oliver Springs, Mildred Hall, Catherine Linder
and Dimple Smith, all of Clarkrange, TN, Flossie Norregard of
Oregon, Flonnie Carter and Jessie Padgett, both of Byrdstown,
TN, and Betty Mullins of Clinton; grandchildren, Pamela Hughes,
Wendy Alcorn, John Edwards, Brad Price, Travis Price, Amy Wilson
and Ryan Price; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Mae Price;
his wife, Gladys Simcox Price; and a brother, Oliver Price.
Sharp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
PAULINE WATSON
Pauline Watson, 81, of Crossville,
passed away June 4, 2000, in Memphis, TN. Funeral services were
conducted June 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with
burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Joseph Nickell
officiated, with special music by Faye Brandon.
Mrs. Watson was born Nov. 3, 1918, in Forest City, IA, the daughter
of Levi and Gertrude Gienap Cottington.
She was a registered nurse, and a member of First Baptist Church.
She was also a member of The Eastern Star.
Survivors include her son, Curt Watson of Memphis; two daughters,
Patricia Wood of Memphis and Jackie Clarkson of Knoxville, TN;
three sisters, Gwen Rolland of Bode, IA, Barbara Penquite of
Ankeny, IA, and Marilee McAlpine of Oak Harbor, WA; six brothers,
Donald Cottington of Crystal Lake, IA, Keith Cottington of Garner,
IA, Richard Cottington of Sioux City, IA, Rex Cottington of Sun
City, AZ, Bruce Cottington of Litchfield, MN, and Levi Cottington
of Crossville; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. James Harold Watson.
Pallbearers were Anthony Edwards, John D'Armond, James Mayberry,
Bob Lay, David White and Don Hinch.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JOHN W. BURNHAM
John "Jack" W. Burnham,
87, of Fairfield Glade, passed away June 4, 2000, at home. A
memorial service will be held June 9 at 11 a.m. at the Fairfield
Glade Community Church. The Rev. Dale Marshall will officiate.
Honor guards will be the Masons and the Shriners.
Mr. Burnham was born June 11, 1912, in Marysville, OH, the son
of Carson and Emma Triplett Burnham.
He was a retired industrial engineer with French Oil Mill Machinery
Co. He has lived in Fairfield Glade for the past 21 years and
was a charter member of the Fairfield Glade Community Church,
where he served on the architectural planning committee as well
as in the choir. He was a member of the High Noon Club, the Antioch
Shrine Temple in Dayton, OH, the Valley of Dayton Scottish Rite
Consistery and the Piqua Masonic Lodge. Mr. Burnham was an avid
golfer and enjoyed fishing in the nearby lakes.
Survivors include his wife, Miriam Burnham of Fairfield Glade;
daughters, Barbara Hunt of Pleasanton, CA, and Beth Bell of Georgetown,
KY; and three grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to
Lexington Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital, 1900 Richmond
Rd., Lexington, KY 50502; or to Cumberland Shrine Club Transportation
Fund, 528 Basses Creek Ln., Crossville, TN 38555.
Burris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
NEIL HENRY FLEMING
Neil Henry Fleming, 75, of Crossville,
passed away June 5, 2000, in Cumberland Medical Center. A memorial
service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Fleming was born Feb. 23, 1925, in Houston, TX, the son of
George W. and Louise Kerrigan Fleming.
He was a sales manager for Tracor-Atlas, and he was of the Methodist
faith. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and the
U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include his brother, Kenneth Fleming of Fairfield Glade.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Louise Fleming;
a brother, Wayne Fleming; and three sisters, Elmah Stephenson,
Lois Ulrich and Mary Louise Luton.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
CARL V. GENTRY
Carl V. Gentry, 79, of Putnam
County, TN, passed away June 4, 2000, at Standing Stone Health
Care Center. Memorial services will be held tonight at 6 in the
chapel of Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville, TN. Bro. Ralph
D. Gentry will officiate.
Visitation will be at Whitson Funeral Home immediately following
the memorial service.
Mr. Gentry was born July 14, 1920, in Jackson County, TN, the
son of Leon and Rowena Franklin Gentry.
He was a retired aircraft instrumental technician for Boeing
Aircraft in Newark, OH, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World
War II.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Eloise and Keith
Stone of Brunswick, GA; sister, Anna Rose Malone of Cookeville;
brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Mildred Gentry of Winter
Haven, FL; three grandchildren, Stephanie Stone, Kimberly Stone
and Tiffany Halsell; and one great-grandchild, Garrett Ray.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Rowena Gentry.
Whitson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
BYRON KEEFER
Byron Keefer, 77, of Crossville,
passed away May 26, 2000. Memorial services will be held Saturday,
June 17 at 11 a.m. at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Mike
Kerley will officiate.
Mr. Keefer was born Sept. 5, 1922, in Jackson County, MI.
He was a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, and
he was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Keefer of Crossville; daughters,
Barbara Lovelady of Orange City, FL, Susan Houser of Everett,
WA, Leslie Beaster of Milan, MI, and Darla Keefer of Ypsilanti,
MI; sons, Robert Keefer of Middletown, OH, David Keefer of Wyoming
and John Keefer of Ypsilanti, MI; stepdaughters, LeaAnn Spicer
and Roxane McKinney, both of Michigan; stepson, Ronald Tunningley
of Michigan; 25 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
BESSIE MOLES
Bessie Moles, 60, of Crossville,
passed away May 31, 2000, in Cumberland Medical Center. Funeral
services were conducted June 3 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral
Home, with burial in Rinnie Cemetery. Bro. Dan Hively officiated.
Mrs. Moles was born June 15, 1939, in Corbin, KY, the daughter
of I.J. and Dorothy Abrams Depew.
She was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Henry and Della Miller,
both of Crossville; three sons, Harold Dean Moles and Shawn Ridner,
both of Crossville, and Carl Wendel Ridner of London, KY; brother,
Jessie Depew of Corbin; and two sisters, Dori Helton and June
Depew, both of Corbin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean H. Moles.
Pallbearers were John Benge, Garry Goodner, Jason Sharp, Lynn
Miller and Nelson Miller.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JACK PICKEL
Jack Pickel, 72, of Crossville,
passed away June 2, 2000. Funeral services were conducted June
6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green
Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Dennie Moore Sr. officiated.
Mr. Pickel was born April 25, 1928, in Bristol, TN, the son of
John and Lillie Williams Pickel.
He was a contractor and electrical worker, and he was of the
Baptist faith.
Survivors include two sisters, Seena Moore of Crossville and
Iva Garrett of Bristol, TN; and one brother, J.A. Pickel of Dansville,
NY.
He was preceded in death by two children, Danny and Buff Pickel.
Pallbearers were Tony Moore, Tim Brown, Mike Brown, Andy Kindrick,
Mike Rimmer and Josh Stamps.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ROBERT DELMAR RISNER
Robert Delmar Risner, 79, of
Fairfield Glade, passed away June 5, 2000, at home. Funeral services
will be conducted Thursday, June 8 at 2 p.m. at Green Hills Memorial
Gardens in Middlesboro, KY. The Rev. Dale Marshall, pastor of
Fairfield Glade Community Church, will officiate. Visitation
will be after the funeral service.
A memorial service will also be conducted at Fairfield Glade
Community Church on July 22.
Mr. Risner was born May 4, 1921, in Bell County, KY, the son
of David and Maude Risner.
He graduated from Bell County High School in 1941. He retired
from Tennessee Valley Authority in 1983 with 40 years of service,
including three years in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War
II.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jean Lee Risner of Fairfield
Glade; brothers-in-law, Judge Joe Lee of Lexington, KY, and Jess
Willard Henley of McLean, VA; sisters-in-law, Carole Lee of Lexington,
and Una Henley of McLean; and many beloved nieces and nephews
and their families.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Maude Risner;
brothers, Ben Risner, David Wayne Risner and Henry Risner; sisters,
Stella Risner Miller, Naomi Risner Hendrickson, Reba Fern Risner
and twin sister Gladys Risner Marlar.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to
Hospice of Cumberland County, P.O. Box 542, Crossville, TN 38557;
or the Fairfield Glade Community Church, 521 Snead Dr., Fairfield
Glade, TN 38558.
Burris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
THELMA GENE SIMON
Thelma Gene Simon, 69, of Crossville,
passed away May 30, 2000, at home. Graveside services were conducted
June 2 at the Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. Cecil McFarland
officiated.
Mrs. Simon was born Nov. 25, 1930, in Milan, TN, the daughter
of James and Ruby Jane Mann Usery.
She was a former realtor, and of the Presbyterian faith. She
served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Survivors include her husband, Maj. Alvin Simon, USAF, retired;
daughters, Kim Sayers of Bronson, FL, and Melissa Deeter of Stone
Mountain, GA; her mother, Ruby Lane of Bruceton, TN; sisters,
Virginia Sparks of Madison, IN, Juanita Smith of Bruceton and
Betty Sue Piper of LaJunta, CO; seven grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
The family requests memorials be made to Hospice.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
MONROE HENRY GODSEY
Monroe Henry Godsey, 82, of
Crossville, passed away May 30, 2000, in WyndRidge Health and
Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services were conducted June 2
from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's
Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Elmer Graham officiated. The American
Legion presented the flag at the cemetery.
Mr. Godsey was born Jan. 4, 1919, in Cumberland County, the son
of Henry Martin and Mary Alice Norris Godsey.
He was a construction worker, and a member of Pomona Full Gospel
Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Beulah Boles Godsey of Crossville;
daughter and son-in-law, Helen Ann and Daniel Tuttle of Crossville;
son and daughter-in-law, Billy "Buck" and Marguerite
Godsey of Jacksonville, NC; sons, Jerry Godsey of Crossville
and James Godsey of Jacksonville; sisters, Mary Ethel Justice,
Georgia Edda Norris and Vela Naomi Oakes, all of Dayton, OH,
and Jane Ann Norris of Crossville; brother, Clifford Eugene Godsey
of Dayton; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Alice Godsey;
five brothers, Thomas, James, David, Howard and Roscoe Godsey;
and two daughters, Anna Marie Godsey and Margie Ellen Godsey.
Pallbearers were Hershell Brown, Charles Boles, J.B. Boles, Waymon
Boles, Daniel Boles, Tommy Norris, Joshua Buck and Timothy Buck.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
HARRY BARTLETTE HENRY
Harry Bartlette Henry, 75, of
Knox County, TN, passed away June 3, 2000. Funeral services will
be conducted tonight, June 6, at 8 from Rose Mortuary Broadway
Chapel in Knoxville, TN, with the Rev. John Roberson officiating.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. June 7 at Highland
Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 at Rose Mortuary Broadway
Chapel.
Mr. Henry was born July 31, 1924, in Sequachie Vallie, Cumberland
County, the son of Ulysses Grant Henry and Myrtle Jerushia Hale
Henry.
He was a cattle farmer and beekeeper, and retired after 28 years
with TVA, working in construction and design. He was a member
of Macedonia United Methodist Church, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity,
Knox County Beekeepers Association, Knox County Cattleman's Association
and Knoxville Technical Society. He met his wife of 53 years
in the band at the University of Tennessee.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth "Betsy" Barhyt
Johnson Henry; daughters and sons-in-law, Esther Marie and Jack
Gaster of Pittsboro, NC, Therese Lucille and Andrew Morris of
Atoka, TN, and Sarah Alexina "Lexie" and William Van
Pelt of Augusta, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald Macklyn
and Kim Bacon Henry, and Stuart Nathan and Rebecca Hayes Henry,
all of Knoxville; sister, Mary Jo Henry Martin of Marysville,
OH; and 10 grandchildren, Michael Barhyt Henry, Laura Kendall
Henry, Sarah Tyler Henry, Laura Jennifer Lacy, Rachel Elizabeth
Henry, Erika Rose Henry, Craig Alexander Henry, all of Knoxville,
Samantha Anne Morris and Jason Henry Morris of Atoka, and Haley
Elise Van Pelt of Augusta.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysses Grant and Myrtle
Jerushia Hale Henry; two sisters, Rubye Lucille Henry and Madeline
Lenora "Dot" Henry Crockarell; and two brothers, Naldo
Macklyn Henry and Herbert James Henry Sr.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Jones, John Gee, Bob Key, David Lenear,
Mark Jenks, Tommy Dellinger and Earl Seay.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to
St. Mary's Residential Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville,
TN 37938, or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Rose Mortuary of Knoxville is in charge of the arrangements.
THELMA WALKER HORN
Thelma Walker Horn, 68, of Monterey,
TN, passed away June 3, 2000. Funeral services were conducted
June 5 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, with
interment to follow in the Whittaker Cemetery. The Rev. Mark
Hamaker and the Rev. David Corley officiated.
Mrs. Horn was born March 18, 1932, in Monterey, the daughter
of the late Walter and Dessie Williams Raines.
She was a garment factory worker with Ely and Walker in Monterey
until its closing, and attended the Monterey Church of God of
Prophecy.
Survivors include seven daughters, Janice Coppinger, Beverly
Watson, Carol Walker, Lisa Walker and Melissa Gillespie, all
of Monterey, Debbie Mackie of Cookeville, TN, and Sherry Walker
of Clarkrange, TN; two sons, Steve Walker and Tommy Walker, both
of Monterey; sisters, Maxine Farley and Margaret Guffey, both
of Monterey; brothers, Bud Raines of Mt. Juliet, TN, Jack Raines
of Cookeville, Tommy Raines and Cecil Raines, both of Monterey,
and Dan Raines of Dunlap; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Walker; an infant
daughter, Karen Sue Walker; and a sister, Judy Hawkins.
Goff Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ESSIE MAE PICKETT
Essie Mae Pickett, 80, of Crossville,
passed away May 28, 2000, in Cumberland Medical Center. Funeral
services were conducted May 31 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral
Home, with burial in Campground Cemetery. Elder Jerry Hassler
officiated.
Mrs. Pickett was born Jan. 7, 1920, in Fentress County, TN, the
daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Padgett Harville.
She was a laundry worker, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, James Harold Pickett of Crossville;
daughter, Jackie Elaine Thompson of Monterey, TN; sons, Jan Joseph
Schoemaker and Ricky Allen Schoemaker, both of Crossville; sister,
Mary England of Crossville; five grandchildren, Ezrah Tyrail
Thompson, Josiah Isaiah Walker, Natasha Nicole Houston, Dustin
Allen Schoemaker and Sarah Mayann Schoemaker; one great-grandchild,
Gadaya Jayde Houston; two stepdaughters, Marsha Howell of Jasper,
TN, and Shelia Allman of Whitwell, TN; and two stepsons, Kevin
Pickett of Whitwell and Gary Pickett of Clarkrange, TN.
Pallbearers were Tim McNeal, Tim Potter, Donald Threet, Charlie
Threet, Billy Manis and Clayton Forsythe.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ROSE FIDELLA STEVENS
Rose Fidella Stevens, 85, of
Crossville, passed away May 29, 2000, at Country Place Health
Care. Funeral services were conducted May 31 at Burris Funeral
Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. James
Lee officiated.
Mrs. Stevens was born June 20, 1914, in Cumberland County, the
daughter of Charlie and Josephine Smith Tabor.
She was a retired school cook, and she was a member of Gospel
Baptist Tabernacle.
Survivors include her sister, Pauline Hall of Crossville; and
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Stevens.
Pallbearers were Wayne Brown, Mike Brown, Sam Shields, Bryon
Phillips, Jackie Stevens and Tom Miller.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
MABLE CHRISTINA WYATT
Mable Christina Wyatt, 79, of
Crossville, passed away May 28, 2000, at WyndRidge Nursing Home.
Funeral services were conducted May 31 at Burris Funeral Home,
with burial in Thomas Springs Cemetery. Bros. Phil Jenkins, Wade
Webster and Tom Sapp officiated.
Mrs. Wyatt was born Dec. 7, 1920, in White County, TN, the daughter
of Oliver and Eddie Rankhorn Manning.
She was a homemaker, and she was a member of Newton Church of
Christ.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, David and Sarah
Wyatt, Roger and Rhonda Wyatt and Scottie and Jennifer Wyatt,
all of Crossville; sons, Stanford Wyatt and Russell Wyatt, both
of Crossville, and Gary Wyatt of Murfreesboro, TN; daughters
and sons-in-law, Wanda Yvonne and Donald Rhodes of Crossville,
Hilda and Wendell Bolin of Murfreesboro, Dorothena and Steve
Sapounas of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and Thelma and Dale Goodwin
of Chattanooga, TN; daughters, Sharon Phillips and Myra Darville,
both of Crossville; sister, Mattie Cantrell of Sparta, TN; grandchildren,
Steve and Anthony Rhodes, Travis Wyatt and his wife Kendra, Phillip
Wyatt and his wife Arlynn, April Phillips, Kim Taylor and her
husband J.R., Kristy Wyatt, Brian Wyatt, Randy Bolin and his
wife Susie, Richie and his wife Kristie, Josh and Lindsey Wyatt,
Arthur and Georgia Sapounas, Shawnda and Lucas Wyatt, Jeremy
and Scott Goodwin, Brittany Wyatt, Christina and Eddie Darville,
and Travis, Caitlin, Tyler, Dusty and Bo Wyatt.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Baxter Brown Wyatt;
grandson, Benjamin Wyatt; sisters, Viola Simmons and Florence
Scarbrough; and a brother, Thomas Henry Manning.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
RUBY JEAN HOTSINPILLER SCHREIBER
Ruby Jean Hotsinpiller Schreiber,
74, of Trufant, MI, formerly of Mayland, passed away May 7, 2000,
in Greenville, MI. A memorial service will be held today, June
9, at noon in the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, TN.
The Rev. David Wilson will officiate, with interment to follow
in the Mayland Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon at Goff Funeral Home.
Mrs. Schreiber was born April 19, 1926, in Thorton, WV, to the
late Joseph and Bessie Hamm Hotsinpiller.
She was a homemaker, and a member of the Auxiliary of the Loyal
Oak Post VFW in Norton, OH.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and David
Reeve of Trufant; sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Kathy
Schreiber of Satellite Beach, FL, and George and Wendy Schreiber
of Centersburg, OH; sisters, Shirley Godlewski of Shelby Township,
MI, Naomi Buckner of Anderson, IN, Margaret Karponai of Nashville,
TN, and Edna Anderson of Fairview, TN; brothers, Arthur Hotsinpiller
of Round Lake Beach, IL, Allen Hotsinpiller of Florence, MT,
Joe Hotsinpiller of Cookeville, TN, and John Hotsinpiller of
Monterey; grandchildren, Ashley and Eddie Schreiber, Christopher,
Jacob, Joshua and Jennifer Reeve, Kathy and David Fuqua, Denise
and Tate Pardue, and Matt and Carrie Schreiber; and three great-grandchildren,
Brendon, Jordan and Sean Tyler.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold A. Schreiber;
two sisters, Mary Ellen Ferguson and Patty Ester Willette; and
two brothers, William Russell and James Daniel Hotsinpiller.
Goff Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
ARNOLD HAYES
Arnold Hayes, 78, of Rockwood,
TN, passed away May 28, 2000, in Cumberland Medical Center. Funeral
services were conducted May 31 at Crossville Memorial Funeral
Home, with burial in Dogwood Cemetery. Randall Dye and George
Long officiated.
Mr. Hayes was born Aug. 20, 1921, in Cumberland County.
He was an employee of Roane Electric, and a U.S. Army veteran
of World War II.
Survivors include daughters, Linda Sherrill and Reta Pippin,
both of Ozone, and Betty Cross of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law,
Wallace and Gloria Hayes of Linary; sister, Martha Lee Lowery;
10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Hayes; and a brother,
Holman Hayes.
Pallbearers were members of the Crab Orchard VFW.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
THOMAS HAYES
Thomas Hayes, 74, of the Linary
community, passed away May 28, 2000, in Cumberland Medical Center.
Funeral services were conducted May 31 at Crossville Memorial
Funeral Home, with burial in Linary Cemetery. Mitchell Covington
and John Hollingworth officiated.
Mr. Hayes was born Jan. 17, 1926, in Cumberland County, the son
of Wiley and Mirta Hayes.
He was a carpenter, and he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War
II.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Hayes; son and daughter-in-law,
Brent and Mineva Hayes of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law,
Pam and Steve Vance of Crossville; sisters, Mary Ruth Sullivan,
Flora Whitaker, Wilma Williams, Vera Futhey, Ellen Cox, Sharon
Smith and Carolyn Hennessee; brother, Earl Hayes; grandsons,
B.J. and Derrick Hayes and Nathan and Jordan Vance; and special
family friend, Felicia Barnwell.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Mirta Hayes;
a sister, Mirta Alice Hayes; and a brother, Odell Hayes.
Pallbearers were Mark Fox, Chip Hillis, Gary Patton, Scott Shanks,
Terry Tollett and Marvin Wyatt.
Honorary pallbearers were Mark Burris, Rick Dotson, John Eldridge,
Mike Page, Ronnie Patton, Scott Myers, Mike Sellers, Fred Yoakam,
Larry Patterson, Vaughn Brown and Larry Smith.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
BELVA PHILLIPS
Belva Phillips, 69, of Monterey,
TN, passed away May 31, 2000, at the Cookeville Regional Hospital.
Funeral services will be conducted today at 2 p.m. from the chapel
of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey. The Rev. Tex Boles will officiate,
with interment to follow in the Phillips Cemetery in Anderson
County.
Mrs. Phillips was born Feb. 11, 1931, in Grassy Cove, the daughter
of the late Vanus and Ova Phillips Bilbrey.
She was a seamstress, and she attended the Monterey Second Freewill
Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Dale Thompson
of Monterey; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Pam Phillips
of Monterey; sisters, Velva Padgett and Delva Melton, both of
Monterey; brothers, Estel Bilbrey of Crossville, Destel Bilbrey
of Clarkrange, TN, and Bestel Bilbrey of Monterey; and four grandchildren,
Jamie Phillips and his wife Lora, Jessica Phillips and Jason
and Stacy Thompson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Phillips; three
sisters, Elva Swallows, Elsie McCowan and Delsie Swallows; and
a brother, Vestel Bilbrey.
Goff Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
EVERETTE LEE BLAYLOCK
Everette Lee Blaylock, 67, of
Crossville, passed away May 21, 2000. Funeral services were conducted
May 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in
Bowman Cemetery. Bro. Donnie Bell officiated.
Mr. Blaylock was born Feb. 21, 1933, in Bledsoe County, the son
of Mike and Mary Thomas Blaylock.
He was a laborer, and of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include his wife, Ella Rector Blaylock of Crossville;
son, Wayne Blaylock of Lake Tahoe, NV; three daughters, Vickie
Grage, Debby Wagoner and Rebecca Blaylock, all of Stockton, CA;
and brother, Elbert Blaylock of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Ervin Netherton, Charles Blaylock, Billy G.
Miller and Jim Miller.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LENNIS COOPER
Lennis Cooper, 69, of Crossville,
passed away May 22, 2000, in Cumberland Medical Center. Funeral
services were conducted May 27 at Crossville Memorial Funeral
Home, with burial in Slate Springs Cemetery. Roger Hyder officiated.
Mr. Cooper was born Aug. 22, 1930, in Sevierville, TN.
He was a retired mill worker.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Cooper of Crossville; daughter,
Vicky Knight of Redding, CA; sons, Jerry Cooper of Napa, CA,
David Cooper of Loudon, TN, and Dale Cooper of Suison, CA; sister,
Lorene Brown of Gatlinburg, TN; brother, Norvell Cooper of Sevierville;
11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were David Cooper, Dale Cooper, Danny Cooper, Gordan
Hamby, Austin Hamby, Jerry Hassler and Scott Mogensen.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ESTON WILLIAM FLYNN
Eston William Flynn, 91, of
Crossville, passed away May 25, 2000, in Cumberland Medical Center.
Graveside services were conducted May 28 at Flynn's Cove Cemetery,
with Bro. Noble Wright officiating.
Mr. Flynn was born April 11, 1909, in Cumberland County, the
son of John and Elizabeth Hyder Flynn.
He was a farmer, and a member of Church of Christ.
Survivors include three daughters, Sybil Smith of Crossville,
Judy Watson of Columbus, OH, and Jane Six of Bonita Springs,
FL; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were his grandsons, Anthony Smith, Wayne Smith, Eddie
Henry, David Henry and Steve Henry; and Tony Creek.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JOYCE DAVENPORT GORE
Joyce Davenport Gore, 66, of
Gainesboro, TN, passed away May 30, 2000, in Cookeville Regional
Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Thursday, June 1, from the chapel of Anderson Funeral Home in
Gainesboro. Burial will be in Rob Draper Memorial Cemetery in
the Stone Community of Jackson County, TN. Bro. Earl Brazle Jr.
and Bro. John Mabery will officiate.
Mrs. Gore was born Jan. 31, 1934, in Jackson County, TN, the
daughter of the late Cordell and Versie Cherry Davenport.
She was retired from Nielsen and Bainbridge in Gainesboro. She
was a member of the Center Grove Church of Christ in Jackson
County.
Survivors include her son, Garry Gore of Gainesboro; daughters,
Tammy England of Crossville and Deborah Lynn of Cookeville, TN;
brother, Bobby Davenport of Goodlettsville, TN; sisters, Wanda
Bybee and Sarah June Johnson, both of Gainesboro, and Sue Gardner
of Owensboro, KY; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cordell and Versie
Davenport; her husband, Kenneth Gore; brothers, Donnie Gray Davenport
and Billy E. Davenport; sister, Jean Jenkins; and one grandchild.
Anderson Funeral Home in Gainesboro is in charge of the arrangements.
CAROLYN BERNARD GREIF
Carolyn Bernard Greif, 72, of
Rockwood, TN, passed away May 28, 2000, in the Rockwood Health
Care Center. Graveside services and interment were held May 30
from the New Jewish Cemetery in Knoxville, TN, with Rabbi Schwartz
and Rabbi Simon officiating.
Mrs. Greif was born Sept. 1, 1927, in Rockwood, the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bernard.
She was a member of Temple Beth-El and the Temple Beth-El Sisterhood
of Knoxville. She loved her bridge club, supper club group and
"Lunch Bunch." She was a supporter of many civic activities
in Rockwood, and was one of the founders of the Bernard Scholarship
Award at Roane State Community College, now in its 27th year.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Maurice P. Greif of
Rockwood; son, Edward B. Greif of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law,
Linda and Gary Zimmerman of Cordova, TN; grandchildren, Kelli
Adele Zimmerman and Zachary Tyler Zimmerman, both of Cordova;
brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold S. and Ann Bernard and Dr.
Stanley and Adell Bernard, all of Nashville; sister-in-law, Margie
Landau of Dallas, TX; cousin, Shirley Bernard Sturn of Knoxville;
several nieces and nephews; and many friends and loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bernard;
brother, Dr. Jack A. Bernard of El Paso, TX; aunts, Ethel S.
Rywell, Leah Tenanbaum and Bessie S. Drake; and uncles, Lionel
Stone and Frank Bernard.
Mrs. Greif loved flowers while she lived; but in lieu of flowers,
the family has requested donations be made to the Bernard Scholarship
Fund at P.O. Box 188, Rockwood, TN 37854; Temple Beth-El, Rabbi
Discretional Fund, Knoxville; the American Cancer Society; or
the charity of the donor's choice.
Evans Mortuary in Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.
DELLA MAE SILVEY
Della Mae Silvey, 88, of Crossville,
passed away May 28, 2000. Services will be announced at a later
date.
Mrs. Silvey was born May 1, 1912, in Oak Ridge, TN, the daughter
of William Preston and Beulah Katherine Fox Green.
She was a textile factory worker, and she was of the Baptist
faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Bobbye Shipe of Crossville and
Johnnie Msrsa of Knoxville, TN; son, Harold E. Silvey of Knoxville;
seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Silvey; and
son, Howard Silvey.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
CHARLES WALDO
Charles Waldo, 80, of Crossville,
passed away May 27, 2000. Funeral services were conducted May
29 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Harris
Cemetery. Delbert Humphrey and Jerome McCoy officiated.
Mr. Waldo was born Dec. 3, 1919, in Cumberland County.
He was self-employed.
Survivors include his daughters, Pearl Kilby of Grandview, TN,
Stella Maddox of Ten Mile, TN, Edna Eastwood and Sally Curtis,
both of Crossville, Molly Kerley of Spring City, TN, and Wilma
Smith of Morgantown, KY; sons, Franklin Waldo, Bluford Waldo,
Howard Waldo and Marvin Waldo, all of Crossville, and Charles
Waldo Jr. of Alloway, TN; brothers, Andy Waldo and Elbert Waldo,
both of Crossville, and Dallas Waldo of Missouri; and 24 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Waldo; and a brother,
Willie Waldo.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
