Lewis G. Carpenter
Jan. 3, 1932 - Dec. 29, 2003
Lewis George Carpenter, 71, of Lake Tansi, passed away Dec. 29, 2003.
Mr. Carpenter was born Jan. 3, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Francis Carpenter and Mildred Robinson.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and moved to Tennessee in 1989 after retiring from the Michigan school system where he was employed for 30 years as a school teacher.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Carpenter; sons and daughter-in-law, Richard and Steffiney Carpenter of Boyne City, MI and David Carpenter of Flint, MI; daughters and sons-in-laws, Jonalee and Joseph Slackta of Burton, MI and Kristine and John Becker of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Joseph and Jason Slackta, and Richy, Brandy and Anna Carpenter; brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Karen Carpenter of Lake Tansi; and aunt, Rosemond Bernard of California.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Carpenter and Mildred Robinson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Johnnie C. Holloway
Sept. 12, 1919 - Dec. 20, 2003
Johnnie Clark Holloway, 84, of Crab Orchard, passed away Dec. 20, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 22 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. Bro. Greg Russell officiated.
Mr. Holloway was born Sept. 12, 1919 in Cumberland County, the son of Robert Brown and Clara Reed Holloway.
He was a retired self-employed carpenter and a Master Mason with Hill City Lodge #603.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Paul J. and Vicky Holloway of Chattanooga; niece, Sammy Jo Nail; grandchildren, Johnnie Holloway, April Holloway and Brandy Holloway; three great-grandchildren; and several other nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nannie Holloway; son, George C. Holloway; brothers, Woodrow Holloway and Robert Brown Holloway; and sisters, Mary Morris and Leona Welchance.
Pallbearers were Rex Mullinax, Jason Kemmer, Emmett Sherrill, Tommy Nail, Sam Barnes and James Collins.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Evelyn Idema
Dec. 28, 2003
Evelyn Idema, 62, passed away Dec. 28, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 31 from the chapel of Pikeville Funeral Home, with burial in Boynton Cemetery. The Rev. John Smith officiated.
Mrs. Idema is survived by her husband, Norman Idema; sons and daughter-in-law, Randall of Pikeville, Kendall and Marianne of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Terry Highsmith of Madison, TN; brothers, Charles Mullins of Michigan, Daniel Mullins of Virginia; sisters, Margaret Belcher of Darton, KY and Carolyn Corut of Columbia, SC; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Pikeville Funeral Home of Pikeville, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Lois I. R. Wood
April 13, 1925 - Dec. 27, 2003
Lois Isabel Rankhorn Wood, 78, of Walling, passed away Dec. 27, 2003. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2 from the chapel of Thurman Funeral Home in Sparta. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, from the chapel of Thurman Funeral Home, with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. Bro. Don Howard will officiate.
Mrs. Wood was born April 13, 1925 in White County, the daughter of James William Rankhorn and Nancy Elizabeth Pollard Rankhorn.
She retired from GTE after 38 years and attended and graduated from Pleasant Hill Academy in 1944.
She is survived by her brother, Winfred Rankhorn.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Wood; sisters, Naomi Wilson and Rowena Flint; and brothers, Orvalee Rankhorn, Rosenski Rankhorn, Warren Rankhorn and Leatus Rankhorn.
Thurman Funeral Home of Sparta, TN is in charge of the arrangements.

Ernest H. Hall
June 13, 1924 - Dec. 24, 2003
Ernest Hurston Hall, 79, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 24, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 26 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Big Lick Cemetery. Bros. Mike Smathers and Pete Ullman officiated.
Mr. Hall was born June 13, 1924 in Cumberland County, the son of Albert and Verdie Croft Hall.
He was a printer and a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Joel O'Connor of Nashville; sons and daughters-in-law, Joel and Cheryl Hall of Crossville and Jeff and Brenda Hall of Crossville; seven grandchildren; sisters, Christine Thompson and Ella Wilson of Crossville; and brother, Oliver Hall of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Brewer Hall; brothers, Ralph and Roy Hall; and sister, Gladys Coxen.
Pallbearers were Jim Hall, Bill Thompson, Greg Hall, Albert Whittenburg and Clay Wilson. Honorary pallbearers were Ted Johnson and Al Wilson.
The family requests that memorials be made to Macular Degeneration Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871; phone, 1-800-437-2423; Web site, www.ahaf.org.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Nola J. Hall
Oct. 19, 1918 - Dec. 20, 2003
Nola Jean Hall, 85, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 20, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Springs Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Frank Walker officiated.
Mrs. Hall was born Oct. 19, 1918 in Fentress County, TN, the daughter of Luke and Florence Ashburn Farr.
She was a clerk for Big K and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Gent of Crossville and Linda Faircloth of Autryville, NC; sons, Donald Hall of Tullahoma, TN and Dennis Clark of Clarksville, TN; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Hall; brothers, Shirley, Noble and Claude Farr; and sisters, Mamie Baisley and Mable Freeland.
Pallbearers were Jacob Hall, James White, Clay White, Gary White and Paul Wilbanks.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Ricky A. Jones
July 20, 1957 - Dec. 13, 2003
Ricky Allen Jones, 46, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 13, 2003.
He was born July 20, 1957 in Cleveland, OH, the son of Robert E. Jones and Joyce Leach Jones.
He was a mechanic and served in the U.S. Army from 1976-1978.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Partin Jones of Crossville; daughters, Jennifer Jones of Crossville and Triena and Nina Jones of Ohio; sons, Jake and Ricky Jones of Crossville; father, Robert Jones of N. Ridgeville, OH; brother, Robert W. Jones of Ohio; and sisters, Patsy Dodge and Brenda Sherrill of Ohio and Debra Mott of Texas.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Jones.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Nellie M. Mazak
Oct. 4, 1912 - Dec. 23, 2003
Nellie Mae Mazak, 91, of Centerville, OH, passed away Dec. 23, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 29 at Dalton Funeral Home in Germantown, TN, with burial in Miami Valley Memory Gardens. Pastor Tim Woodward officiated.
Mrs. Mazak was born Oct. 4, 1912, the daughter of Henry and Helen (Stettler) Sandlin.
Survivors include her stepdaughter, Diana (Ralph) Else of Grand Prairie, TX; step-grandson, Jeffery Allen Scilagy of Reno, NV; special niece, Nellie Jo Singer, the daughter of Roy and Georgia Worley; and her special boy, Christopher Singer, all of Crossville; niece, Martha Norrod of Crossville; nephews, James Worley of Franklin, OH, Roger Worley of Crossville and Roy Worley of Clarkrange, TN; sister-in-law, Maxine Lindenmuth; cousins, Virginia and Walter Neibert of Kettering, OH; and dear friends, Margaret Garver and Nancy Burkhart, both of Centerville, OH.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Stine; and by her second husband of 37 years, John F. Mazak in 1999.
Information was provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home of Crossville.

Mildred Pigg
Jan. 1, 1925 - Dec. 17, 2003
Mildred Pigg, 78, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 17, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 19 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in the Fredonia Cemetery. Bros. Johnny Pigg and Wayne Shrum officiated.
Mrs. Pigg was born Jan. 1, 1925 in Harriman, TN, the daughter of William and Lula Tuck McCarroll.
She was a homemaker and member of the Mountain View Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Danny Curtis Pigg of Crossville; daughters, Pat Padgett of Crossville, Joyce Tash of Crossville, Nancy Zambell of Crossville and Kim Nash of North Carolina; grandchildren, Michelle, Scott, Andy, Chris, Brianna and Brandy; great-grandchildren, Mason and Cali; and brother, J.C. McCarroll of Ohio.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Pigg; and son, Jimmy Pigg.
Pallbearers were Austin Padgett, Scott Padgett, Robert Tasch, Brad Netherton, Mason Netherton, Jason Bayless, Danny Pigg, Chris Dulac and Jim Hornet.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mark A. Winton
March 29, 1957 - Dec. 20, 2003
Mark Anthony Winton, 46, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 20, 2003. Memorial services were conducted Dec. 28 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Winton was born March 29, 1957 in Bayonne, NJ, the son of Eugene James Winton and Mary Winton.
He was a self-employed contractor.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah Winton; sons, Christopher Riley Winton and Mark Winton; daughter, Felicia Lynn Winton; mother, Mary Winton; brother, Gregory Winton of Atlanta, GA; and sisters, Cheryl Wheeler and Angela Gerber, both of Port St. Lucie, FL.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene James Winton.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Chester L. Caruthers
Chester Lawrence Caruthers, 59, of Athens, TN, has passed away. Graveside funeral services were held with full military honors at McMinn Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Pete Mullins and the Rev. Billy Shawn Brock officiating.
Mr. Caruthers was a native of Crossville and was the son of the late Robert L. Caruthers.
He was a member of Marshall Hill Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Tennessee Technological University of Cookeville and was an accountant. He had served time in the United States Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Chandler Caruthers of Athens; mother, Gladys Dixon Caruthers of Crossville; and brother and sister-in-law, Dewayne and Carol Caruthers of Crossville.
Jerry Smith Funeral Home of Athens, TN was in charge of the arrangements. Information was provided by Hood Funeral Home of Crossville.

Thomas M. Helton
Dec. 21, 2003
Thomas Monroe Helton, 99, of Oakdale, passed away Dec. 21, 2003. Graveside services and interment were conducted Dec. 23 from the Daysville Cemetery with the Rev. Fred Copeland officiating.
Mr. Helton was a member of the Old Mt. Pisgah Church and a retired iron worker with Tennessee Products Corp. in Rockwood. He was also a carpenter.
Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, Jean Helton and Tom Powers of Oakdale and Leatha Ann Helton of Oakdale; son and daughter-in-law, Noel R. and Margaret Helton of Rockwood; grandchildren, Gail Powers Helton, Janice Powers Eddlemon, Stephen Powers, Bradley Powers, Cindy Powers Bunch, Hope Helton Hughes and Evon Helton Wage; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae Helton; and son, Jerry Helton.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles A. Mullins
June 23, 1940 - Dec. 21, 2003
Charles Allen Mullins, 63, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 21, 2003. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Pomona Cemetery. The Rev. Cliff Ingram and the Rev. Phillip Malone will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday, Dec. 26 from 6-8 p.m. at Bilbrey Funeral Home.
Mr. Mullins was born June 23, 1940 in Wise, VA, the son of Cecil and Eunice Mae Short Mullins.
He was a horticulturist for the UT Experimental Farm and was a professor of horticulture at the University of Tennessee for 37 years. He was a member of the Taylor's Chapel Methodist Church and a heart transplant recipient for 17 years. He was also a Mason.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Ann Eldridge Mullins of Crossville; sons, Tony Mullins of Atlanta, GA and Brian Mullins of Crossville; grandchildren, Heather, Chris and Daniel; and sister, Betty Sandoval of Boise, ID.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Mae Mullins.
Pallbearers will be John Loy, Paul Hopkins, Gerald Boggs, Jeremy Grant, Dennis Heath and Charles Dixon.
The family requests that memorials be made to the scholarship fund at the Highland Federal Savings & Loan Association, 106 S. Main St., Crossville, TN 38555.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Kenneth L. Pugh
Dec. 8, 1940 - Dec. 10, 2003
Kenneth Leo Pugh, 63, of Cambridge City, IN, formerly of Crossville, passed away Dec. 10, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 12 at Western Avenue Baptist Church in Connersville, IN, with Dr. David Pope, pastor of Western Avenue Baptist Church, officiating.
Mr. Pugh was born Dec. 8, 1940 in Crab Orchard, TN, the son of Floyd and Lela Barnwell Pugh.
He had lived in Cambridge City since 1959. He attended Western Avenue Baptist Church and volunteered in the office. He retired from Roots Blower Company in 2000 after 22 years. He had previously been employed for 11 years with Eaton Gear Works in Richmond and had worked prior to that at Tri High School near New Castle.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Dickey Pugh, whom he married May 12, 1972 in Connersville; daughters and sons-in-law, Melody and Jerry Moore of Richmond, IN and LaDonna and David Miller of New Whiteland, IN; sons and daughter-in-law, Kevin Pugh of Cambridge City and Michael and Susan Pugh of Westmoreland, TN; brothers, Mitchell Pugh and Monroe Pugh, both of Milton, IN. Sherley Pugh of Crab Orchard and Donald Pugh of Pikeville, TN; sisters, Lou Norris of Grafton, OH, Sue Music and Francis Scarbrough, both of Crossville, Marie Collier of Richmond, IN and Brenda Bruce of Covington, GA; grandchildren, Krysti Moore, Kenna Miller, Aaron Miller, Sara Pugh, Kara Pugh, Curtis Pugh, David Miller, Steven Miller, Joe Moore, Jeni Moore and Matt Vaiagae; great-grandchildren, Courtney Moore, Logan Moore, Josie Whitaker and Dylan Miller; godgranddaughter, Megan Stevens; and great-godgrandchildren, Braydon and Keaton Stevens.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his great-grandson, Andrew J. Ellis.
Memorial contributions may be made to Western Avenue Baptist Church in Connersville, IN.
Urban-Winkler Funeral Home in Connersville, IN was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Ellen England
June 22, 1922 - Dec. 18, 2003
Mary Ellen England, 81, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 18, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 20 at Rinnie Baptist Church, with burial in Rinnie Cemetery. Delmer McCowan officiated.
Mrs. England was born June 22, 1922 in Overton County, the daughter of Robert C. and Dovie Elizabeth Padgett Harville.
She was a homemaker and a member of Rinnie Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Oliver England; sons and daughters-in-law, Curtis and Vickie England, William C. "Butch" and Irmgard England, Oliver Ray and Joyce England, Aaron Lee England, David Lynn England and Phillip Loren England; daughters and sons-in-law, Reba Jo and Tilman Phillips and Mary Joan and Jonah Adams; grandchildren, Jean Goss, Ingrid England, Kevin Jerry Phillips, Michael Oliver England, Mary Lee "Polly" Phillips, Ella England, Bonnie Louise Norris, Bill England, Brandon England and Tyler England; eight and a half great-grandchildren; and special friends, Dr. Timothy Spitler and Dr. Reb Ivey.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, George, Isom, Hershel and Millard Harvell; and sisters, Annie Allred, Dolly French, Essie Shumaker and Florence South; and two infant siblings.
Pallbearers were Kevin J. Phillips, Bill England, Kevin W. Phillips, David England, Allen Goss, Joshua Goss, Jacob Phillips and Wade Norris.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Audrey M. Keck
March 6, 1924 - Dec. 14, 2003
Audrey Merle Keck, 79, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 14, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 17 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Clifty Cemetery. Bro. John Smith officiated, with special music by June Smith.
Mrs. Keck was born March 6, 1924 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Porter William Bell and Lilly Mae Tucker Bell.
She was a seamstress and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her niece, Faye McReynolds of Pikeville; and other nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Homer, Robert and Ellis Bell; and sisters, Zenobia Maynard and Mabel Billings.
Pallbearers were James Daschke, Randy McReynolds and Randall McReynolds.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Buford J. Kelley
Jan. 8, 1929 - Dec. 16, 2003
The Rev. Buford James "Jim" Kelley, 74, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 16, 2003. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Pastor Steve Kelley will be officiating. Burial will be in Big Lick Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive friends from noon until 1 p.m. (one hour prior to the service) at Hood Funeral Home.
The Rev. Kelley was born Jan. 8, 1929 in Minor Hill, TN, the son of Joseph and Lizzie Thorn Kelley.
He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and was a retired United Methodist pastor. While serving in the Air Force, he was a Tech Sgt. in air traffic and radar operations. He was also a member of the Tennessee Conference of United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Kelley of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Claudia Kelley of Columbia, TN and Buford Jr. and Margareta Kelley of San Antonio, TX; daughter and special friend, Paula Wyatt and Mike Collins of Bell Buckle, TN; sister, Christine Kimbrough of Minor Hill, TN; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Eva M. Tedrick
Oct. 1, 1940 - Dec. 7, 2003
Eva M. Tedrick, 63, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 7, 2003. Memorial services were conducted Dec. 13 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. Scott Johnson officiating.
Mrs. Tedrick was born Oct. 1, 1940 in Ohio.
She was a homemaker and attended Lantana Rd. Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, William and Stacey Tedrick of Crossville; son, Brian Tedrick; daughter and son-in-law, Angie and Charlie Garrett, all of Florence, AL; grandchildren, Carl Wayne, William Raymond, Joanie, Amber and Justin; brother and sister-in-law, Verne and Hilda Norris of Cadiz, OH; sister, Myrtle Edenburn of Dover, OH; sister-in-law, Jeanie Norris of Dayton, OH; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Raymond Tedrick; and brother, Carl Eugene Norris.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Howard Thompson
Feb. 22, 1929 - Dec. 19, 2003
Howard Thompson, 74, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 19, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 20 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Pastor Scott Johnson officiating. Burial was Dec. 21 at Crossville City Cemetery.
Mr. Thompson was born Feb. 22, 1929 in Monterey, TN, the son of Clyde and Blanche Matthews Thompson.
He was a retired rock cutter.
Survivors include his wife, Effie Morris Thompson; sons, Howard Thompson Jr. of White Pine, TN and Harold Thompson of Crossville; daughters, Patsy Roysdon, Carol Roysdon and Margaret Christmas, all of Crossville; 19 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Junior Thompson; sister, Dakota Cooper; and daughter, Ruth Bolin.
Pallbearers were Harold Thompson, Jason Thompson, Wally Dunbar, Howard Thompson Jr., Bobby Roysdon and Dan Cole.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Lennie J. Underwood
Dec. 18, 2003
Lennie J. Underwood, 91, passed away Dec. 18, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 21 from the chapel of Pikeville Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens in Crossville. The Rev. Doyle Ashburn officiated.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, William (Bill) and Katie Underwood of Hixson and Tommy and Carolyn Underwood of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Donnie Walker and Wanda and Dewey Kerley, all of Pikeville; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Underwood.
Pikeville Funeral Home of Pikeville, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert L. Brunswick
July 17, 1932 - Dec. 12, 2003
Robert "Bob" Leo Brunswick, 71, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 12, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Cecil McFarland officiated.
Mr. Brunswick was born July 17, 1932 in Elgin, IL, the son of William and Susan Parsons Brunswick.
He was a quality control engineer in medical technology and was a member of the First Congregational Church. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a Master Mason.
Survivors include his wife, Katharine Brunswick of Crossville; sons and daughter-in-law, David Brunswick of Savannah, GA and Brain and Angie Brunswick of Crossville; grandson, Travis Hall of Crossville; and brother, Charles Brunswick of Delavan, WI.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Susan Brunswick.
Pallbearers were Ronald Kerley, Brian Brunswick, David Brunswick, Travis Hall, Kenneth Soncrant and Joey Stahl.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Dora N.A.B. Burgess
June 9, 1904 - Dec. 14, 2003
Dora Nancy Ann Bradley Burgess, 99, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 14, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Big Lick Cemetery. The Rev. Pete Ullmann and the Rev. Mike Smathers officiated.
Mrs. Burgess was born June 9, 1904 in White County, TN, the daughter of James Harrison Bradley and Margaret Elizabeth Houlett Bradley.
She was a school teacher and member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church of Big Lick.
Survivors include her son, Wayne Bradley of Crossville; daughter, Carol Barker of Nashville; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister, Nellie Rhea of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Estille Burgess; and son, Billy Lee Burgess.
Pallbearers were Beau Barker, Butch Burgess, Larry Bradley, Oliver Blaylock, Stan Rhea, Pete Bradley, Lynn Tollett and John Barker.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Ruth P. Francisco
Dec. 10, 1913 - Dec. 11, 2003
Ruth P. Francisco, 90, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 11, 2003. Graveside services were conducted Dec. 13 at Green Acres Memory Gardens, with Bro. Wade Webster officiating.
Mrs. Francisco was born Dec. 10, 1913 in Martin, TN, the daughter of John T. and Flossie Ellen Pickard Ennis.
She was a homemaker and a member of Main St. Church of Christ.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Carolyn Francisco of Huntsville, AL; and niece, Gloria Shappley of Memphis.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmus Presson Francisco.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Mary F. Harrison
Nov. 18, 1943 - Dec. 14, 2003
Mary Frances Harrison, 60, of Nashville, formerly of Crossville, passed away Dec. 14, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 16 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in New Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Bro. Phil Barnes officiated.
Ms. Harrison was born Nov. 18, 1943 in Crossville, the daughter of Hiram and Ruth Harrison.
She was a homemaker and a member of Hermitage Church of Christ.
Survivors include her son, Christopher Ray Harrison of Ringgold, GA; daughter, Lisa Gail Wilson of Nashville; grandchildren, Christopher Harrison, Jonathan Harrison, Heather Harrison and Shelby Sperry; great-grandchild, Alexis Diane Harrison; brother, Hiram Ray Harrison Jr.; sisters, Katherine Myers and Margaret Rodgers; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Tucker.
Pallbearers were Paul Myers, Joe Rodgers, Luther Norris, Danny Smith, Michael Rodgers and Lee Parrish.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles E. Meadows
May 7, 1938 - Dec. 12, 2003
Charles Edward "Ed" Meadows, 65, of Knoxville, formerly of Crossville, passed away Dec. 12, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 15 at Bakers Cemetery in Dorton. Chip Meadows officiated.
Mr. Meadows was born May 7, 1938 in Crossville, the son of John and Mary Ellen Meadows.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Meadows of Knoxville; daughters, Sharon Marine of Seymour, TN, Kathy Walton of Maryville, Donna Meadows, Rose Worsham, Thelma Rollins, Tina Worsham and Teresa Wilson, all of Crossville; brothers, James Meadows of Knoxville, Roy and Ernest Meadows of Crossville; sisters, Edna Foster and Faye Kendrick, both of Crossville; grandchildren, Brandon and Chris Marine, Jeanne, Crystal and Steven Kilby, Paige Anderson, Kasey and Kyle Walkton, Stephanie Johnson, Cassie and Josh Houston; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Hershel and Lester Meadows.
Pallbearers were Brandon Marine, Chris Marine, Josh Houston, Steven Kilby, Rick Hassler and Sam Crye.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Florence W. McHood
Oct. 16, 1907 - Dec. 15, 2003
Florence Winfree McHood, 96, of Baxter, TN, passed away Dec. 15, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 17 from the chapel of Baxter Funeral Home, with burial in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Michael Prowse and the Rev. Johnnie Elmer Lee officiated.
Mrs. McHood was born Oct. 16, 1907 in Smith County, TN, the daughter of Allen Carey and Nellie Timberlake Winfree.
She was a homemaker and charter member of the First Baptist Church of Baxter. She was an active Sunday school teacher for several years and was a member of the WMU. She taught several years in local schools, was a hospital volunteer and a Home Demonstration Club member.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Virginia McHood and Doris and Glen Stewart, all of Baxter; son and daughter-in-law, T.J. and Martha McHood of Cookeville; brother, Victor Winfree of Carthage; sister, Hattie Ferrell Hodges of Lebanon; grandchildren, Amy and Jimmy Boniol of Crossville, and Jeff and Tim McHood, both of Cookeville; several step-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman McHood; sons, Leonard (Jack) and Frank (Bud) McHood; grandchild, Jennifer Beth Stewart; step-grandchild, Danny Stewart; one brother and one sister.
Family and friends served as pallbearers.
The family requests memorials be made to the charity of your choice.
Whitson Funeral Home and Baxter Funeral Home of Cookeville were in charge of the arrangements.

Effie M. Owen
July 30, 1925 - Dec. 8, 2003
Effie Mae Owen, 78, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 8, 2003. Private graveside services were conducted Dec. 10 at the Davis Cemetery.
Mrs. Owen was born July 30, 1925 in Troy, NC, the daughter of Grady and Lillian Miller Dorsett.
She was a housewife and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, L.D. Owen of Crossville; son, Michael Dolan Owen of Blacksburg, SC; daughters, Elizabeth Ann King of Crossville and Glenda Faye Custalow of Richmond, VA; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and sister, Martha Cagel of Denton, NC.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Billie Jo Presley; and sister, Janie Cook.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Ethel C. Ezell
April 27, 1918 - Dec. 5, 2003
Ethel Cozetta Ezell, 85, of Port Angeles, WA, passed away Dec. 5, 2003. At her request, no services were held. Interment will be at Washington Memorial Park in Seattle.
Mrs. Ezell was born April 27, 1918 in Daysville, TN, the daughter of Samuel Columbus and Nancy Armeldia (Mallicote) Golliher, and the granddaughter of James and Sylvia (Baird) Mallicote and Henry and Marinda (Maupin) Golliher.
She married Ralph Ezell on Oct. 23, 1940 and moved to North Carolina while Ralph served in the Navy during World War II. She worked for Chrysler Corporation in Michigan and as a candy dipper for Patrick's Candy in Eureka, CA and Dilettante Candy in Seattle, WA. She was a member of the Federal Way Baptist Church and active in the Federal Way Senior Center before moving to Port Angeles.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Richard and Cletis Dietz; sister, Bertie Garniet; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Ezell who passed away Jan. 20, 1974; brothers, Ira, Paul, Willard and Arthur Golliher; and sisters, Edna Davis, Alice Honeycutt, Martha Carter, Lucinda Golliher, Macel Hamby and Jennie Golliher.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 12721 30th Avenue NE, Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98125.
Drennan-Ford Funeral Home of Port Angeles, WA was in charge of the arrangements.

George W. Farah
Sept. 4, 1935 - Dec. 10, 2003
George Wesley (Wes) Farah, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 10, 2003. A private family service was held Dec. 13. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 20 at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church. The Rev. Max Mayo and the Rev. Lanita Pride will officiate.
Mr. Farah was born Sept. 4, 1935 in Quincy, MA, one of seven children of Charles and Mildred Farah.
He was a 1957 graduate of Wheaton College an served as a captain, U.S. Army Aviation, 3rd Armored Division. He was the administrator of Wheaton Medical Clinic for 25 years before retiring to Fairfield Glade in 1993. He was an avid golfer and founder of the Good Ol' Boys Golf Club, a horseback riding enthusiast, an avid reader and a cooking buff.
He was a member of the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church. He was on the founding board of Cumberland Habitat for Humanity and was current president of the same.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Nancy Wilcox Farah, whom he married in May 1958; five dearly beloved children, Kirklin Wesley Farah of Glenarm, IL, Wendy Sue Farah of Vashon Island, WA, Judy Lynn Barg of Wheaton, IL, Jill Corinne Olund of Hendersonville, TN and Andrew Gordon Farah of West Chicago, IL; as well as 14 adored grandchildren.
Wes Farah will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
The family requests that memorials be made to Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity or Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

James L. Harding
March 5, 1927 - Dec. 7, 2003
James Leo (Jay) Harding, 76, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 7, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 10 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Music Cemetery. Bro. Joe James officiated.
Mr. Harding was born March 5, 1927 in Bledsoe County, the son of James G. and Dollie Davis Harding.
He was a farmer and an employee of Turner, Day & Woolworth for 34 years.
Survivors include his wife, Lorene Brown Harding of Crossville; grandchildren, Lonnie and Brandon Brown of Crossville; great-grandchildren, Chelsie and Bradley Stone of Crossville; nieces, Edna Warner, Gracie Gilbert, Pauline Montgomery, Wilma Proffitt, Pearl Hall and Anna Ruth Smith; and nephews, Norman Credo Harding, Earl Smith, Harold Smith and John Edward Kerley.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Letha Garlon Brown; granddaughter, Lois Michelle Smallwood; brothers, Alonzo and Milo Harding; sisters, Pearlie Music, Rachel Kerley and Lena Mae Loope; half-brother, Casto Smith; and half-sister, Bessie Walker.
Pallbearers were Lonnie Brown, Charlie James, Gene Brown, Bill Davis, Gordon David, Vernon Music and Brandon Travis Brown.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Kathryn L. Hilbink
Feb. 3, 1908 - Nov. 26, 2003
Kathryn Lorraine Hilbink, 95, of Crossville, formerly of Holland, MI, passed away Nov. 26, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 29 at the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes, Holland, MI, with burial in Graafschap Cemetery. The Rev. James Baar officiated.
Mrs. Hilbink was born Feb. 3, 1908 in Clark, SD, the daughter of William and Marjorie Hall Seyler.
She was a salesclerk and member of the Fellowship Reformed Church.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, James and Diana Hilbink of Yuma, AZ, Ronald and Dottie Hilbink of Andover, MA and Kraig and Maryann Hilbink of Crossville; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, William Seyler of Lansing, MI; in-laws, Robert Root of Akron, OH, Raymon Hilbink of Holland, MI and Gertrude Hilbink of Mesa, AZ; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, in 1996.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice House of Holland or the American Heart Association.
Dykstra Funeral Home of Holland, MI and Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. were in charge of the arrangements.

Geraldine Cox
Dec. 28, 1926 - Dec. 7, 2003
Geraldine Cox, 76, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 7, 2003. A memorial service was held Dec. 10 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, with Father Patrick Brownell officiating.
Mrs. Cox was born Dec. 28, 1926 in Rumsford, ME, the daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth Arsenault.
She was a retired registered nurse and a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Wilfred Cox; brother, Phil Arsenault of Hyannis, MA; sisters, Leonia Arsenault of Virginia Beach, VA and Sister Irene Arsenault of Lewiston, ME; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Beatrice Robitaille.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

David J. Fultz
March 1, 1947 - Nov. 17, 2003
David Joe Fultz, 56, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 17, 2003. A memorial service was conducted Nov. 26 at the Cookeville Rescue Mission, with Bro. Larry Self officiating.
Mr. Fultz was born March 1, 1947 in Middlesboro, KY, the son of Gillis and Pearlie Hammacy Fultz.
He was a heavy equipment operator and of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include his daughter, Dana Joe Fultz of Crossville; special friend and mother of Dana, Linda Whicher of Crossville; brothers, Chester and Ronald Fultz of South Branch, MI and Billy Fultz of Monroe, MI; and stepdaughters, Felisha Davidson and Elizabeth Bowlin of Sparta.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Clara B. Raby
July 11, 1922 - Dec. 4, 2003
Clara Belle Raby, 81, formerly of Crossville, passed away Dec. 4, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. B.J. Brown officiated.
Mrs. Raby was born July 11, 1922 in Sparta, TN, the daughter of Marvin E. and Carrie Norris Goodwin.
She lived the last 10 years in Rossville, GA, but her heart always yearned for her home in the Homesteads. She worked as a delivery room nurse in Uplands Community Medical Center before retiring in 1985 after nearly 30 years of service. She was a long-time member of Gospel Baptist Tabernacle Church in Crossville.
Survivors include her son, Eddie Clinton Raby of Knoxville; daughter, Bobbie Gunter of Rossville, GA; grandchildren, Kristye (Kent) of Knoxville, Brad of Columbus, OH, Brian of Raleigh, NC, Greg of Rossville, GA, Barry of Ringgold, GA and Pam of Ann Arbor, MI; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Wallace E. Goodwin of Knoxville; three nephews; and a very special cousin, Geneva Cotton of Sparta.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Everette Goodwin.
Pallbearers were Brad Gunter, Brian Gunter, Greg Gunter, Barry Gunter, Kent Raby and Greg Bruce.
The family requests that memorials be made to a needy family for Christmas or the Alzheimer's Association.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Walter A. Turner
May 27, 1912 - Dec. 2, 2003
Walter Allen Turner, 91, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 2, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 5 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in the Turner Cemetery. The Rev. Martha Hale officiated, with special music by Deloy and Sybil Brown.
Mr. Turner was born May 27, 1912 in Crossville, the son of Henry and Sylvia Beason Turner.
He was a farmer (cattle and Tennessee Walking Horses), founder of Turner Brothers Stone Co. in 1946 and was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Henry Allen Turner of Crossville and Chester and Marylin Turner of Hudson, NH; daughters and son-in-law, Carole Grogan of Smyrna and Nancy and Michael Langley of Mascot, TN; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Turner; brothers, Chester and Frank Turner; and sisters, Alice Burnett and Edith Erwin.
Pallbearers were Keven Grogan, John Grogan, Larry A. Turner, Michael Langley, Shawn Langley, Christopher Turner, Andrew H. Turner and Jeff Burnett.
Honorary pallbearers were Joe Young, Jimmy Smith, Johnny Young, Garfield Hedgecoth, Noah Ervie Turner and Bob Young.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Turner Cemetery Fund, c/o Carole Hutchings, 1st National Bank of the Cumberlands, PO Box 3440, Crossville, TN 38557 or the Dorton United Methodist Church, c/o Danny Thurman, treasurer, 586 Meridian Rd., Crossville, TN 38555.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Elizabeth S. Trail
Dec. 9, 2003
Elizabeth Sue Trail, 71, native of Lebanon, TN and resident of Crossville, formerly of Coffee County, passed away Dec. 9, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 11 from the chapel of Gilmore Funeral Home in Manchester, TN, with interment in Gnat Hill Cemetery. David Hester officiated.
Mrs. Trail is survived by her husband, Morris Trail of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Darin Jenkins of Beech Grove, TN, Thresia Argo of Normandy, TN, Pam Hendrix of LaVergne, TN, Darlene and John Gilliam of Tullahoma, TN and Tracy and Roberto Maese of Maryland; son and daughter-in-law, Max and Leigh Trail; 16 grandchildren including Shawn Edward Trail stationed in Iraq; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Jean Curry of Nashville; brother, Bobby Moore of Nashville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Pauline Moore; and brother, Thomas Moore.
Gilmore Funeral Home of Manchester, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Eula Mae Walker
Nov. 30, 1950 - Dec. 4, 2003
Eula Mae Walker, 53, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 4, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 7 at Hale's Chapel Church, with burial in the Davis Cemetery. Bro. Charles Barnes officiated, with special music by the Russell Sisters.
Mrs. Walker was born Nov. 30, 1950 in Morgan County, TN, the daughter of Walter and Gladys Stepp Wyatt.
She was a factory worker for Avery-Dennison and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Cindy Aric of Crossville; grandchildren, Tiffany, Cole and Whitney Aric; special friend, Rockie Jones of Crossville; brothers, George Wyatt of Grimsley, TN and Tom, Ronnie, Alfred and Albert Wyatt, all of Crossville; and sisters, Myrtle Evans of Livingston, Edna Blaylock, Mary Roland and Jenny Yeary, all of Crossville and Vivian Chaffin of Gainesboro, TN.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Wyatt.
Pallbearers were her nephews, Bobby Roland, J.J. Boniol, Teddy Wyatt, Zach Wyatt, George Wyatt Jr. and Matthew Blaylock.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Hattie N. Boatman
Oct. 23, 1912 - Dec. 6, 2003
Hattie N. Boatman, 91, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 6, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 9 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. David Cobb and B.J. Brown officiated.
Mrs. Boatman was born Oct. 23, 1912 in Overton County, the daughter of Tom and Fannie Breeding.
She was a retired factory worker and a member of Duncans Chapel Freewill Baptist.
Survivors include her sons, Donald Boatman of Smithville and Robert Boatman of Monterey; daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Bethel Whitaker of Smyrna, GA; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, five sisters, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Rodney Breeding, Tommy Breeding, Dean Buckner, Randall Vaughn, Justin Allen and Brandon Ellerbee.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Kate Smith
June 25, 1916 - Nov. 27, 2003
Mary Kate Smith, 87, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 27, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 2 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Fredonia Cemetery. The Rev. George Long officiated.
Mrs. Smith was born June 25, 1916 in Dandridge, TN, the daughter of John and Lucille Miller Conway.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Jerry, John and Mike Smith, all of Crossville; granddaughter, Christy Smith of Crossville; brother, Joseph Conway of Louisville, KY; and sisters, Frances Baxter and Anna Sue Thomascik of Cleveland, OH.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Smith; brothers, Sonny and Bud Conway; and sister, Ruth Mills.
Pallbearers were Jeff Tabor, Ed Miller, Billy Elmore, Tony Elmore, Jim Lockwood and Bill Baxter.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Marion N. Thomas
Oct. 7, 1935 - Dec. 5, 2003
Marion N. Thomas, 68, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 5, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 9 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Wade Webster officiated.
Mr. Thomas was born Oct. 7, 1935 in Chaplin, KY, the son of Edward and Minnie Thomas.
He served in the Army in Korea and Vietnam and retired from the military. He was a member of the Crossville Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Marseadith Thomas; sons, Jeffery L. Thomas, Christopher Thomas, Gregory Thomas, all of Crossville, and Erick S. Thomas of Florida; brother, Reco Thomas of Mt. Washington, KY; sisters, Helen Pennington and Juanita Pierce of Manchester and Sarah Long of Cadiz, KY; grandchildren, Michael White, Chris White and Jesse Odell; and great-grandchild, Mariah Nicole White.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Dale McCarter; and sister, Christine Davis.
The Veterans Honor Guard served as pallbearers.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Daniel C. Koch
Jan. 15, 1917 - Nov. 25, 2003
Daniel Calvin Koch, 86, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 25, 2003. Memorial services were conducted Nov. 28 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. Hank Jones officiating.
Mr. Koch was born Jan. 15, 1917 in Ringtown, PA.
He was a retired machinist at the University of Maryland.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Mary Koch of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Buddy Rapczynski of Brandyone, MD, Helen and Steve Lunsford of Pisquah, MD and Alice Hamilton of Crossville; special friend, Steve Hamilton of Crossville; sister, Emma Owens of Philadelphia, PA; grandchildren, Buddy, Jimmy, Ricky, Danny and Katy Rapczynski, Rusty Koch, Carol Ingram and Jessie and Austin Lunsford; and great-grandchildren, Amanda, Drew, Jamie, Sam and Kateline Rapczynski, Courtney, John, Jason and Katie Koch and Brandon Ingram.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Koch; brother, Bill Koch; and sisters, Dorothy Koch and Hazel Koch.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked donations be made to the Great Smoky Mountain Council of Boy Scouts.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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James H. Meadows
Aug. 17, 1931 - Dec. 3, 2003
James H. Meadows, 72, of Sparta, passed away Dec. 3, 2003. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Clifty Cemetery. Bro. Eliot Roberts officiated.
Mr. Meadows was born Aug. 17, 1931 in Cumberland County, the son of Ben and Bertha Hodge Meadows.
He was an electrician and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma Joan Vanwinkle Meadows of Sparta; sons, Jimmy Meadows of North Carolina, Walter and Larry Meadows of Sparta, Doug Meadows of Kentucky and Lane and Luke Meadow of Sparta; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, John and Frank Meadows of Sparta; and sisters, Blanche Young of Kingston, Dorothy Taylor of Sparta and May Bell Brewer of Nashville.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Meadows, Walter Meadows, Larry Meadows, Luke Meadows, Jamie Meadows and Dell Lewis.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary C. Brady
Sept. 15, 1916 - Nov. 28, 2003
Mary C. Brady, 87, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 28, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 1 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in the Brady Family Cemetery in Grassy Cove. Bro. Vern Daugherty officiated.
Miss Brady was born Sept. 15, 1916 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Charles Smith Brady Jr. and Mabel Grace Andrews Brady.
She was a secretary and agent for Shaffer Ins. She was of the Presbyterian faith.
She is survived by her sister, Grace Brady of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Smith Brady and John Brady.
Pallbearers were Tom Breeden, Matthew Harden, Sam Harden, Wendell Wilson, Bill Wilson and Richard Coyle.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Warren L. Clark
April 29, 1921 - Nov. 29, 2003
Warren Lowell Clark, 82, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 29, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 2 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, Bro. Linus Vaughn officiating. Mr. Clark's final ride on the fire engine was to be laid to rest at Big Lick Cemetery.
Mr. Clark was born April 29, 1921 in Homesdale, PA, the son of Gordon and Hellen MacGargle Clark.
He was a carpenter, member of the Cumberland Worship Center and charter member of the Cumberland County Fire Department. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received the Purple Heart.
Survivors include his sons, Kevin Clark of Crossville and Terry Clark of Spencer; four grandchildren; sisters, Rosemary Chapman and Elaine Collie of Pennsylvania; and brother, Lyndon Clark of Barre, VT.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Marcile Carey Clark.
Pallbearers were Pete Stevenson, Kevin Clark, Terry Clark, T.J. Clark, County Fire Chief Jeff Dodson, Assistant Chief John Hall, Assistant Chief Joe Wood and Captain Kenny Kilgore.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert A. Driskell
Sept. 9, 1920 - Nov. 27, 2003
Robert Allen Driskell, 83, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Nov. 27, 2003. A memorial service will be held in Muskogee, OK at a later date.
Mr. Driskell was born Sept. 9, 1920 in Hamilton, KS, the son of Wiley J. and Amaryllis Jackson Driskell.
He was a retired divisional manager with Westinghouse Credit Corp.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Driskell of Fairfield Glade; and son, Robert A. Driskell Jr. of Broken Arrow, OK.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Col. Joseph Driskell and Col. Eugene Driskell; and sister, Virginia Woolsey.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Joseph Dunaway Jr.
July 19, 1920 - Nov. 25, 2003
Joseph "Joe" Dunaway Jr., 83, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 25, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 29 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Vern Daugherty officiated, with remarks by Tim Dunaway and special music by Mandy Barnett and Sybil Brown.
Mr. Dunaway was born July 19, 1920 in Chavies, KY, the son of Joe Dunaway Sr. and Roberta Baker Dunaway.
He had been a plumber for Quality Plumbing and Electric and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Elmore Dunaway of Crossville; daughter, Pamela Kay Stone of Crossville; son, Nick Dunaway of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Mollie Stevens of Cincinnati, OH, Margie Tabor of Crossville; Madge Inman of Dayton, OH and Robert Jo Wood of Lexington, KY; and brothers, Tom Dunaway of Crossville, Frank Dunaway of Lubbock, TX and Phillip Dunaway of Louisville, KY.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Joel and David Wayne Dunaway; sisters, Loraine More, Wanda Dunaway and Helen Jenkins; and brothers, Jim and Bill Dunaway.
Pallbearers were Joe Dunaway, Zachery Dunaway, Keith Dunaway, Jeff Wood, Derek Tabor, Michael Tollett, Terry Elmore and Larry Smith.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Muriel N. H. Easterday
April 4, 1933 - Nov. 25, 2003
Muriel Naomi Hyder Easterday, 70, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 25, 2003. A memorial graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Smith Chapel Cemetery, with Bro. Jerry Young officiating.
Mrs. Easterday was born April 4, 1933 in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of Charlie and Bertha Kidwell Thompson.
She was a waitress.
Survivors include her son, Randy Hyder of Crossville; daughter, Janice Kay Antonoplos of Dublin, OH; grandchildren, Matthew and Justin Hyder and Michael Antonoplos; great-grandchild, Christopher Hyder; and sisters, Peggy Farris of Brazil, IN and Maggie Cerio of Canastota, NY.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Holt, Hollis and George Thompson; and sister, Annie Thompson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Donald Goney
Sept. 26, 1946 - Dec. 3, 2003
Donald "Don" Goney, 57, of Algood, passed away Dec. 3, 2003. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Algood Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home, with burial in Richards Cemetery in Fentress County. Bro. Mike Owens will officiate. The family will receive friends after 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at the funeral home.
Mr. Goney was born Sept. 26, 1946 in Fentress County, the son of Lottie Avo Goney.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Braddom Goney of Algood; daughter, Margie Farley of Sparta; sons, Donald Ray Goney, Christopher Adam Goney and Wayne Bennett, all of Cookeville; stepdaughters, Tracey Childress of Cookeville and Treva Gentry of Sparta; twin sister, Dean Schnepf of Algood; brother, Walter H. Goney of Algood; and 12 grandchildren.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Deborah Callahan; sisters, Artie, Verda and Morine Goney; and brothers, Corbert "Boots", Alfred, Billy and Junior Goney.
The Algood Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home of Algood, TN is in charge of the arrangements.

James R. Mackie
May 10, 1938 - Dec. 2, 2003
James Richard "Jim" Mackie, 65, of Cookeville, passed away Dec. 2, 2003. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville, with services to follow at 1 p.m. Bro. Kerry Young and Bro. Gary Taylor will officiate. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery in Pomona with full military honors provided by the Putnam County Veterans Honor Guard.
Mr. Mackie was born May 10, 1938 in Mt. Vernon, IL, the son of James Mackie of Clinton, IL and the late Dorothy Imogene Albrecht Mackie.
He was a member of Hidden in Christ Fellowship and served as deacon. He worked with the railroad and in insurance sales. He served in the U.S. Army, was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and celebrated 22 years of sobriety Nov. 11, 2003.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita (Bradley) Mackie of Cookeville; daughters and son-in-law, Cheryl and Lynn Taylor of Humboldt, TN, Laura Bohon of Cookeville and Teresa and fiancé William Rains, both of Cookeville; sons and daughter-in-law, Steve Mackie of Cookeville and Paul and Heather Mackie of Jackson, TN; stepsons, Tom and Marty Privett, both of Norman, OK; stepdaughters, Lorie Valadev of Moore, OK and Robin and Chris Carpenter of Edmond, OK; sister, Judie Knoth of Clinton, TN; six grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Paul Bohon; and brother-in-law, Dan Knoth.
Pallbearers were Wayne Knoth, Brandon Taylor, Joshua Bohon, Dustin Todd, Joe Hill and Marvin Hill.
Whitson Funeral Home of Cookeville is in charge of the arrangements.

Raymond Otto
Dec. 1, 2003
Raymond "Jim" Otto, 97, of Pleasant Hill, died Dec. 1. He was born in Aurora, NE, and moved to the Uplands Retirement Village on his 92nd birthday.
He attended Nebraska Wesleyan College and the University of Nebraska where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi. After farming for 10 years in Nebraska he and his family moved to Madison, WI where he worked in several managerial positions, and had a long career as the manager of the Madison Fuel Oil Company.
Throughout his life he was active in scouting, earning the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts. He was a lifelong Rotarian, earning his 50-year pin many years ago. He served on the boards of the United Way in Madison and the Brandenberg Foundation.
When he moved to Tennessee, he joined the Plateau Writers group, and wrote many stories about his childhood on the farm in Nebraska. He was a member of the Friends of the Art Circle Library, the Cumberland County Film Society, Inc. and the Pleasant Hill Community Church.
Mr. Otto was predeceased by his wife, Jean, and is survived by his three children, all of Crossville, Judy (Art) Wojta, Margie (Dick) Buxbaum and Sam (Gloria) Otto and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant Hill Community Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Uplands Retirement Village, P.O. Box 168, Pleasant Hill, TN 38578 or to a charity of your choice.

Jeanette L. Settles
April 16, 1942 - Nov. 29, 2003
Jeanette Louise Settles, 61, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 29, 2003. No services will be held.
Mrs. Settles was born April 16, 1942 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Lawrence and Evelyn Casper Cosgrove.
She was a nurse's aide.
Survivors include her son, Tom Settles of Crossville; mother, Evelyn Cosgrove of Crossville; and grandchildren, Rachel DeCook of Daytona Beach, FL and Kyle Settles of Crossville.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Samuel D. Adkerson
Nov. 30, 2003
Dr. Samuel D. Adkerson, 64, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Nov. 30, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 3 from the chapel of Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon, TN, with interment in Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Dr. Dennis McGuire, Brother Danny Sellars and Brother Gene Burgess served as officiants.
While in the Army, Dr. Adkerson was stationed in Fairbanks, AK. After his military service, he became an educator and coach at Wilson County High and also taught in Illinois. Dr. Adkerson became very active in the Church of God ministry and served in many ways: youth and evangelism director in Hawaii for two years, state evangelist in Tennessee for two years, state youth and evangelism director in the southern region of California for two years and the northern region of California for four years. He served as minister of the Pompano Beach Church of God, the Daisy Church of God, the Broadmoor Church of God, as well as other churches, and was a member of the Church of God Board of Insurance.
Dr. Adkerson had been retired for the last five years but was an active member of the Church of God State of Tennessee Missions Board. During his career, Dr. Adkerson preached 4,174 services and experiences 17 mission trips to South America. Under his ministry, numerous believers were led to Christ.
Survivors include he devoted wife and best friend of 42 years, Evon Sellars Adkerson; special daughter, Courtney; brothers, James O. (Bobbie) Adkerson of Chattanooga and Herman (Margaret) Adkerson of Illinois; sister, Martha Alice Chavez of Murfreesboro; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James L. and Sara Pauline Hale Adkerson; and sister, Mary Elizabeth Phillips.
Active pallbearers were Joe Chavez, Stanley Adkerson, Gary Adkerson, Kent Adkerson, Billy Sellars, Eddie Sellars, Ronnie Sellars, Bobby Thompson and Hayward Phillips.
Honorary pallbearers were Bill Hamlet, Robert Christian, Jerry Cox, Sam Youngblood, Carson Langston, Ken Yates, Lonnie Gable and Jerry Feathers.
The family has requested that contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 818 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203 in lieu of flowers.
Sellars Funeral Home of Lebanon, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles O. Pickney
Nov. 30, 2003
Charles O. Pickney, 95, passed away Nov. 30, 2003. Services will be held at a later date at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Lockbourne, OH.
Mr. Pickney was a native of Schenectady, NY, the son of Joseph and Marie Thease Pickney.
He attended St. Luke's Catholic Church in Smyrna, TN and was retired from Westinghouse after 40 years of service.
Survivors include his daughter, Joyce Ann Shirley of Arrington; son, David Pickney of Dublin, OH; grandchildren, Christopher Forcier, Bethann LaValley, Lisa Lee, Todd and Shannon Pickney; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Agnes Bergeron Pickney; and son, Charles N. Pickney.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel of Murfreesboro, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Raymond L. Stone
Jan. 8, 1947 - Nov. 30, 2003
Raymond Lee Stone, 56, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 30, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 2 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Bro. Junior Pugh and Bro. Gary Robbins officiated.
Mr. Stone was born Jan. 8, 1947 in Cumberland County.
He was the general manager at Tri-County Equipment in Crossville and a member of "The Breakfast Club" at Dairy Queen. Raymond served in the United States Army. He loved to golf, turkey and deer hunt.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Stone of Crossville; mother, Eva Kerley of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Kirk and Jennifer Tollett of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, LuAnn and Patrick Burk of Crossville, Judy and David King of Crossville, Jennifer and Bruce Parsons of Crossville and Bonnie Tollett Womble of Cary, NC; brother and sister-in-law, Larna and Barbara Stone of North Carolina; sisters and brother-in-law, Brenda Kay Stone and Pat and Tony Hodgins of Crossville; grandchildren, Brandon, Brannigan and John Braddock Tollett; Adam and Sean Burk; D.L., Mallory and Allison King; Evan Lee Womble; and Caleb, Logan and Trevor Parsons; father- and mother-in-law, Francis and Alilah Adams of Crossville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a baby brother, Jackie Lynn Stone.
The family has asked in lieu of flowers that donations be made to St. Jude's.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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J.D. Wix
March 2, 1936 - Nov. 9, 2003
J.D. Wix, 67, passed away Nov. 9, 2003 at the Veteran's Hospital in Louisville, KY. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003 in Westmoreland, TN, with Jerry Wix officiating. Burial was in Shrum Cemetery with military honors.
Mr. Wix was born March 2, 1936 in Lafayette, TN.
He had resided in Louisville, KY since the mid-1990s where he also spent much of his childhood. He lived in Chicago, IL for 30 years prior to making his home in Louisville.
Mr. Wix also lived in Crossville for a period of time when he attended Oaklawn Baptist Church on Genesis Road. There he met his wife, Betty Jane Scott. They married in April 1955.
He also lived on the island of Guam for a number of years serving in the U.S. Marine Corps for 14 years. He served our country in Korea during the Korean War.
He entered into civilian life after receiving an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps.
The United States flag was presented during the burial services to his daughters, Martha Jane Fish, Judith Michelle Cope and Joyce Gail Stone, all of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his son, James David Wix; father, Ernie Wix; brothers, Robert Wix and Mike Wix; and sister, Mary Sisneros of Chicago, IL.

George E. Borgialli
Aug. 18, 1929 - Nov. 28, 2003
George Earl Borgialli, 74, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 28, 2003. Visitation was held Dec. 1 at the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home.
Mr. Borgialli was born Aug. 18, 1929 in Newcastle, WY, the son of Joe and Lorena Weaver Borgialli.
He was an oil well driller and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Amy Daniels Borgialli of Crossville; sons, Teddie Borgialli of Newcastle, WY and Tony Borgialli of Crossville; daughters, Brenda Jenkins of Dallas, TX, Sharon Nakdimen of Crossville, Melodie Keeton of Sunbright and Sandra Borgialli of Crossville; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Clarence, Jim and Roy Borgialli, all of Newcastle, WY; and sisters, Minnie Quick and Jo Anne Day of Newcastle, WY.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Wayne L. Breazeale
Nov. 15, 2003
Wayne L. Breazeale, 76, of Lenoir City, passed away Nov. 15, 2003. A memorial and celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Lenoir City, TN from 2-4 p.m. The church is located across from Lenoir City High School.
Mr. Breazeale was a member and elder of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Lenoir City. He was retired from the U.S. Army after 27 happy years, received a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee, retired from the University of Tennessee as the associate director of Financial Aid and a member of the American Legion. He worked at Roane State Community College. His hobbies and interests included gardening and reading.
He grew up in the Homestead community in Crossville.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy B. Breazeale of Lenoir City; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Pete Johnson of Chapel Hill, NC; brothers and sisters-in-law, C.W. and Hassie Breazeale of Morristown, TN and Mack and Lou Breazeale of Oxford, MS; sisters and brothers-in-law, Clarabel and Jack Buchanan on Winchester, KY and Joyce and Floyd Erickson of Mesa, AZ; stepchildren, Lynn Rockcastle and husband, Curt, of Harvard, IL and Teri Neal and husband, Scott, of Seymour, TN; and grandchildren, Nisi Rose Rockcastle of Harvard, IL, William Drake Rockcastle of Harvard, IL, Alexis Taylor Staley of Seymour, TN and Brentley Scott Neal of Seymour, TN.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Akiko Breazeale; daughter, Janet Breazeale; parents, Carl Samuel and Maude Ella Breazeale; and brother, Carl Gordon Breazeale.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Cumberland Presbyterian Church or Adventa Hospice.
Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Jane DiFranco
Sept. 19, 1946 - Nov. 22, 2003
Mary Jane DiFranco, 57, of Rockwood, passed away Nov. 22, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 25 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.
Mrs. DiFranco was born Sept. 19, 1946 in San Diego, CA, the daughter of James and Barbara Byrne.
She was a secretary at Cumberland Medical Center.
Survivors include her daughter, Robbie Sue Yost of Westel; and brothers, Joe Byrne of Boston, MA, Dick Byrne of McCleary, WA, Pat Byrne of El Paso, TX and John Bosch of Forrestville, CA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mike Byrne.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret M. Hall
Dec. 3, 1920 - Nov. 22, 2003
Margaret Marie (Marge) Hall, 82, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 22, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 25, 2003 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, with Father Patrick Brownell officiating. Burial was at Linary Cemetery.
Mrs. Hall was born Dec. 3, 1920 in Burgettstown, PA, the daughter of James and Antoinette Muolli DeLuca.
She was a plant worker for Carter's Ink Co. and of the Catholic faith. She was a Cumberland Medical Center Auxiliary Pink Lady.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Louise Cook of Nashville; granddaughter, Tara Ann Marie Hall Lynn of Covington, GA; great-granddaughter, Kennedy Reed Lynn of Covington, GA; and brothers, Angelo J. DeLuca and Joe DeLuca, both of Burgettstown, PA.
She was also survived by her brother, Samuel DeLuca, who has since passed away.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hooper Hall.
Pallbearers were Mary Louise Cook, Tara Hall Lynn, Kristie Abston, Don Cook, William Lynn and Steve Hunt.
The family requests that memorials be made to CMC Auxiliary Pink Ladies, c/o Julie Thompson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Cordillia Justice
April 18, 1911 - Nov. 27, 2003
Cordillia Justice, 92, of Crossville passed away Nov. 27, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 29 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Holbert Delk officiating. Graveside committal services were conducted Nov. 30 at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Justice was born April 18, 1911 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Adams Norris.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Clara Justice and Marie Barnwell of Crossville; sons, Paul, John and Earl Justice of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Justice; daughters, Cindy and Myrtle Justice; brothers, Vester, Ell, Henry, Calvin, Julis, Charlie and Baxter Norris; and sisters, Bertha Norris; Lilly West and Armilda Farr.
Pallbearers were Donnie Justice, Scott Bomer, Mark Filley, Joel Justice, Clay Sitton, Norma Wright, Mike Huehls and Roger Blankenship.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Samantha L. Miller
May 18, 1987 - Nov. 20, 2003
Samantha Leeann Miller, 16, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 20, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Pomona Cemetery. Bro. Robert Canant officiated.
Samantha was born May 18, 1987 in Cumberland County, the daughter of David Allen Miller and Belinda Davis Miller.
She was a student and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her parents, David and Belinda Miller of Crossville; sisters, Amy Miller of New Jersey and Latoya Miller of California; brother, Daniel Miller of Crossville; grandmother, Lorene Davis of Andalusia, AL; special recognition to her uncle and aunt, Don and Patricia Fisher and uncle, Paul Miller of Crossville; and many family and friends.
Samantha's smile brought happiness everywhere. She will be very sorely missed by all who knew her. "God bless her sweet soul."
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Allen and Roberta Miller and Rex Davis.
Pallbearers were Josh Sherrill, Josh Stone, Allen Barr, Jerry Ammonett, Nick Mena, Barry Moore, Paul Miller, Don Fisher, David Clark, Kenny Toebbe and Justin Hale.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Gordon E. Morgan
May 15, 1940 - Nov. 18, 2003
Gordon E. Morgan, 63, of Miamisburg, OH, passed away Nov. 18, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 21 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Mike Kerley officiated.
Mr. Morgan was born May 15, 1940 in Crossville, the son of Harold and Mary Swicegood Morgan.
He was a security guard for the government and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.
Survivors include his aunt, Pauline Castleman of Crossville; uncle, J.L. Morgan of Hermitage, TN; cousin, R. David Burgess of Layton, UT; a host of cousins; and two very dear friends, Jessie and Betty Jo Hall of Miamisburg, OH.
Pallbearers were Kenneth Morgan, Rick Morgan, R. David Burgess, Andrew Ramsey, Bryson Johnson and Ryan Overfelt.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Myrtle Jo Nichols
Dec. 17, 1935 - Nov. 24, 2003
Myrtle Jo Nichols, 67, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 24, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 26 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Seals Cemetery in Bledsoe County. Pastor Mike Kerley officiated.
Mrs. Nichols was born Dec. 17, 1935 in Cumberland County.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her son, Claude Norman Nichols of Pikeville; daughters, Joyce Bolin of Pikeville, Donna VanWinkle, Teresa Troglin and Kathy Wilson, all of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Alvie Brewer of Elyria, OH; and sister, Wynette Shrum of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude William Nichols; mother, Lima Brewer; father and stepmother, Elmer and Carmen Brewer; sisters, Daisy Cody, Mary Burgess and Mozelle Hicks; and brothers, J.L. Brewer and L.B. Brewer.
Pallbearers were Tommy Vanwinkle, Abe Wilson, David Troglin, Chad Davis, Josh Davis and Ed Wilson.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Cecil "Ralph" Wyatt
March 31, 1938 - Nov. 22, 2003
Cecil "Ralph" Wyatt, 65, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 22, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 25 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Davis Babcock officiated, with special music by Deloy Brown and Sybil Brown.
Mr. Wyatt was born March 31, 1938 in Cumberland County, the son of Andrew Jackson and Lenious Burnett Wyatt.
He was a purchasing agent for Tennessee Wholesalers and a member of the Christian Church of the Cumberlands. He was an avid fisherman and loved to hunt and play golf.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma Wyatt; mother, Lenious Wyatt; daughters and sons-in-law, Renee and Chris Smith and Beth Wyatt and Scott Davis; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Martha Wyatt; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Danny Vandever; grandchildren, Andrew Smith, Thomas Smith and Bailey Davis, all of Crossville; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Rodney Brown, Jim Petty, Alan Wyatt, Thomas Smith, Charles Loveday and Terry Burnett.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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