Obituaries published Dec. 31

Katherine B. W. DeRossett
Dec. 14, 1904 - Dec. 22, 2004
Katherine Bell Wallick DeRossett, 100, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 22, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 29 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery in Crab Orchard. Don Widener officiated.
Mrs. DeRossett was born Dec. 14, 1904 in White Bluff, TN, the daughter of Charlie and Sarah Durham Wallick.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Crab Orchard Church of God.
Survivors include her nieces, Delores Miller of Crab Orchard, Elizabeth Hodge and Juanita Bohannon; and nephew, Art Allison.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George DeRossett; sister, Edna Allison; and brothers, Bob, Cecil and Fred Wallick.
Pallbearers were Gary Hodge, Danny Bilyeu, Chris McCoy, Dale Barrie, Matthew Hayes and Joe Hawn.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert L. Doney
Dec. 25, 1947 - Dec. 29, 2004
Robert L. Doney, 57, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 29, 2004. Private funeral services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
Mr. Doney was born Dec. 25, 1947 in Sanford, FL, the son of the late Thomas William and Ruby Virginia Collins Doney.
He was a truck driver and a veteran of the U.S. Marines.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy McCartt Doney; stepchildren, Owen Russel, Linda Walker, Kay Smith, Judy Sablich and Janice Shrewsberry, all of Crossville; brothers, Allen, Dwayne and Chris Doney, all of Bell Glade, FL; and sisters, Donna Jean Doney, Sandra Prevatt and Pamela Morris, all of Bell Glade, FL.
Turner & Son Funeral Home of Hillsboro, OH was in charge of the arrangements.

Lee S. Ralph
Nov. 8, 1923 - Dec. 29, 2004
Lee Spalding Ralph, 81, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 29, 2004. Services will be held at a later date.
Mr. Ralph was born Nov. 8, 1923 in Evanston, IL, the son of Lee and Kathryn Odaniel Ralph.
He was in industrial sales and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, was a graduate of the University of Ohio and a member of the Elks Club.
Survivors include his wife, Leathian Barna Ralph of Fairfield Glade; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Denise Ralph of Winfield, IL; daughter and son-in-law, Leslie and James Hillyard of Muskegon, MI; and grandchildren, Lauren and Danielle Ralph and Jayson and Ian Hillyard.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lynn Kathryn Pokosa, and one sister.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Frances L. B. Thomas
Feb. 10, 1908 - Dec. 28, 2004
Frances Louise Byrd Thomas, 96, formerly of Crossville, passed away Dec. 28, 2004 in Knoxville. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, at First United Methodist Church, 100 Braun St., Crossville, with the Rev. Carleton Thackston officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. EST Friday, Dec. 31, at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville.
Mrs. Thomas was born Feb. 10, 1908 in Sweetwater, TN, the daughter of the late Charles J. and Jennie Willson Byrd.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Crossville.
Survivors include her daughters, Mary E. Burton of Crossville and Charlotte T. Huddleston of Knoxville; five grandchildren and their spouses, Susan and Charles Harding of Frederick, MD, Charles and Stephanie Burton of Memphis, Gregory and Janet Huddleston of Nashville, Kirk and Kimberly Huddleston of Atlanta, GA and Jean and Kyle Brant of Indianapolis, IN; and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles McClung Thomas; sister, Mary; and sons-in-law, Donald E. Burton and Roy Huddleston.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the building fund of First United Methodist Church, PO Box 752, Crossville, TN 38557.
Highland Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations, of Knoxville is in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Dec. 29

Othel M. Balabas
Jan. 21, 1914 - Dec. 23, 2004
Othel Mae Balabas, 90, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 23, 2004. Graveside services were conducted Dec. 27 at Green Acres Memory Gardens, with Dr. Bud Fray officiating.
Mrs. Balabas was born Jan. 21, 1914 in Putnam County, the daughter of Philander F. and Mary Ellen Allen Hawkins.
She was retired from the real estate business and was a member of Central Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, James Eddie Harris of Crossville; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Balabas; brothers, Dallas Hawkins, Allen Hawkins, Tillman Hawkins, William Hawkins and Herman Hawkins; and sisters, Ingie Maynard, Lassie Warren and Prilla Taylor.
Pallbearers were Paul Taylor, Tom Taylor, Homer Taylor, Clyde Taylor, Robert Hawkins, Doug Hawkins and Jack Phann.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Jack H. Goodwin
Aug. 9, 1928 - Dec. 24, 2004
The Rev. Jack Herbert Goodwin, 76, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 24, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 26 at Alexander Funeral Home of Gallatin, TN, with interment in Sumner Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Doug Turner, the Rev. Tony L. Wilson and the Rev. Charles Anderson officiated.
The Rev. Goodwin was born Aug. 9, 1928, in Davidson County, the son of Grover Goodwin and Grace Cole Goodwin.
Ordained to the gospel ministry on Aug. 27, 1950, he pastored churches in both Kentucky and Tennessee, including Buffalo Trails Baptist Church of Morristown, Brooksville Baptist Church of Brooksville, KY, Van Buren Baptist Church in Louisville, KY, and Eastland Heights Baptist Church in Springfield, TN. He retired after 27 years at Indian Hills Baptist Church in Gallatin, TN and was current pastor of Haley's Grove Baptist Church of Crab Orchard. He graduated in 1954 from Carson Newman College and in 1963 from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Survivors include his wife, Tina F. Goodwin; children, Michael Goodwin of Nashville, Jacqueline (Wendell) Jones of Mt. Juliet, Jan (Tim) Wassell of Mt. Juliet, Mark Goodwin of Nashville, Jan Seagraves of Mt. Juliet, Kay (Eric) Hinson of Crossville, Evie (Ernest) Fentress of Westmoreland and Scott (Angela) Ferrell of Lebanon; siblings, Evelyn Grace McElfresh of Ford City, PA, Bernice Bottoms of Nashville, Georgia Faircloth of Nashville and Edward Goodwin of Nashville; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Gideons International Association.
Alexander Funeral Home of Gallatin, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Ernest Hedgecoth
April 28, 1928 - Dec. 24, 2004
Ernest Hedgecoth, 76, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 24, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 28 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in the Hedgecoth Cemetery. Glen Davenport officiated, with special music by the Davenport Family.
Mr. Hedgecoth was born April 28, 1928 in Crossville, the son of John and Annie Hedgecoth.
He was employed by the railroad and was also a carpenter before retiring.
Survivors include his children, James Ronald Hedgecoth of Colorado Springs, CO, Norma Jean Hedgecoth of Crossville, Sharrin Norris and her husband, Roger, of Crossville and David Hedgecoth and his wife, Jeanny, of Crossville; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; brothers, Stanley Hedgecoth, Douglas Hedgecoth and John Junior Hedgecoth; and sisters, Alma Griffin, Cora Hall and Irene Hedgecoth.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dohn Hedgecoth; and sister, Barbara Hedgecoth.
Pallbearers were Ernest (Tinker) Hedgecoth, Roger Joe Norris, Donald Norris, David Hedgecoth, Jeff Kilgore and Walter Norris Jr.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Willard E. Houston
Jan. 7, 1936 - Dec. 22, 2004
Willard Eugene Houston, 68, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 22, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 24 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Big Lick Cemetery. Phil Jenkins officiated, with singing by the Edmonds Family.
Mr. Houston was born Jan. 7, 1936 in Cumberland County, the son of Lester Hassler and Nancy Inez Houston.
He worked for the State Highway Department.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma Maxine Hayes Houston; daughters, Connie Lawson and Lois Powell; grandchildren, Chris Lawson, Junior Lawson and Brittany Lawson; four great-grandchildren; brother, Don Houston; and sister, Marie Brown, all of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, William Houston and Charles Evans.
Pallbearers were James Elmore, Shane Thurman, Scott Guthie, Ted Campbell, Ted Tollett, John Tollett, Steve Hassler and Terry Hassler.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

John L. Kemmer Sr.
April 5, 1905 - Dec. 20, 2004
John Litton Kemmer Sr., 99, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 20, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Grassy Cove United Methodist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Gary Robbins and the Rev. Fay Tucker officiated.
Mr. Kemmer was born April 5, 1905 in Cumberland County, the son of Robert E. Kemmer Sr. and Eva Parham Kemmer.
He was a farmer and a member of the Grassy Cove United Methodist Church. He married Mary Lou Bristow in December 1933.
Survivors include his daughters, Ruth Robbins, Norma Patterson and Pauline Buchanan, all of Crossville; sons, Lawrence Kemmer of Rockwood and Robert C. Kemmer of Crossville; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert E. Kemmer Jr. of Crossville; and sisters, Avalee Hixson of Crossville and Cleo Coston of Knoxville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Bristow Kemmer; son, Litton Kemmer Jr.; grandson, Greg Robbins; brothers, Clyde and Oscar Kemmer; and sisters, Mary Porter, Lizzie Dannels and Jennie Kemmer.
Pallbearers were his grandsons, David King, Roy Kemmer and Gary Robbins; and great-grandsons, Adam Miller, Allen Kemmer and D.L. King.
The family requests memorials be made to the Grassy Cove United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Ruth Robbins.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Annie J. Williams
Dec. 26, 2004
Annie Jane Williams, 94, passed away Dec. 26, 2004. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, from the chapel of Southerland Funeral Home, with burial in Mt. Zion Methodist Cemetery near Bonifay, FL. Associate Pastor Ron Gallager will officiate.
Mrs. Williams was born in Barbour County, AL, but lived in Florida most of her life, residing in Bay County for 55 years before moving in 1996 to Fairfield Glade.
She was a member of Fairfield Glade First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley L. Harris of Columbus, GA, Sue and Eddie Kemp of Saraland, AL, Peggy and Francis Bolin of Panama City, FL and Joann and Ed Hedbawny of Fairfield Glade; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Michel Williams of Durham, NC and Keith and Karen Williams of Pensacola, FL; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; plus many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank M. Williams; parents, John and Martha Davis; five sisters; two brothers; grandsons, Jerry Charles Kemp and Ricky E. Harris; and son-in-law, Charles E. Harris.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the local arrangements.
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Obituaries published Dec. 28

Freddie T. Rector
May 8, 1940 - Dec. 20, 2004
Freddie Thomas "Tommy" Rector, 64, of Grandview, passed away Dec. 20, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 22 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Johnson Stand Cemetery in Grandview. The Rev. Steven Taylor officiated.
Mr. Rector was born May 8, 1940 in Rhea County, the son of Roy Thomas and Mae Miller Rector.
He was self-employed in the Mountain Stone business. He loved his grandchildren dearly and enjoyed hunting and the outdoors.
Survivors include his wife, Cellie Rector; sons, Freddie Rector Jr., Michael Rector and Lowell Rector, all of Grandview; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Steve Tallent of Spring City; grandchildren, Jon Rector, Brandon, Josh, Ethan, Nathan and Kelley Rector and Wesley Tallent; great-grandchildren, Mason and Autumn Rector; and special cousins, J.W. and Sandy Newby.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Shelley Rector.
Pallbearers were Kevin Rector, Michael Rector, Freddie Rector Jr., Lowell Rector, Donald Brock and Wesley Tallent.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Obituaries published Dec. 21

Vada G. Allred
Sept. 27, 1914 - Dec. 11, 2004
Vada Gertrude Allred, 90, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 11, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Johnny Goldston officiated.
Mrs. Allred was born Sept. 27, 1914, in Overton County, the daughter of John and Lena Ferrel Sevier.
She was a housewife and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Harold Lavon and Peggy Allred of Crossville; granddaughters, Melissa Stack, DeAnn Stone and Tracey Baldwin; six great-grandchildren; and brother, Ordon Sevier of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland D. Allred; and brother, G.G. Sevier.
Pallbearers were Gordan Stack, Jeff Stone, Stanley Baldwin, Earl Sevier, Tyler Stone and Frank Sevier.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

William Nelson Calvert III
Dec. 15, 2004
William Nelson Calvert III, 60, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 15, 2004. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 19 at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church. Dr. Phillip Malone will officiate. Family will receive friends after the service at a reception held at Druid Hills Country Club in Fairfield Glade.
Mr. Calvert was a former executive with South Central Bell and AT&T, managing offices in Newport, Oak Ridge and Knoxville. Later he was with Contel Telephone Co. in London, KY. He was also in the real estate business in Knoxville and a member of Concord United Methodist Church, also in Knoxville. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Ann Calvert of Fairfield Glade; son, Captain Robert Cato, USMC, and his wife, Sherry; granddaughter, Rowan Elizabeth, all of Washington, DC; brother, Lawrence L. Calvert of Oak Ridge; nephew, Lawrence Calvert Jr. of Arlington, VA; niece, Laura Calvert Hubbard and her husband, Eugene, of Knoxville; and his devoted pugs, Ollie and Otis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William N. Calvert Jr. and Aileen Crenshaw Calvert.
The family has asked that memorials be made to East Tennessee Public Television or the United Way of Knoxville.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Daniel H. Green
Jan. 12, 1920 - Dec. 14, 2004
Daniel H. Green, 84, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 14, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 16 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Hyder Cemetery. Mike Sledge and Mike Garrett officiated.
Mr. Green was born Jan. 12, 1920 in Crab Orchard, the son of Earl and Ethel Green.
He was a laborer-foreman, worked with Great Dane for 30 years and was in the Army during World War II where he served with the 6th Cavalry.
Survivors include his daughter, Mary Chester of Orlando, FL; son, Harold Green of Orlando, FL; daughter, Pat Green of Newport, TN; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brother, Bill Green of Crossville; sister, Louise Barnett of Orlando, FL; and special friends, Charlie and Toni Gross, Frances Nichols, Faye, Jerry and Jacob Buck, and Hospice of Cumberland County.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Green.
The Veterans Honor Guard served as pallbearers.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

James E. Irwin
Jan. 30, 1947 - Dec. 12, 2004
James Edward Irwin passed away Dec. 12, 2004.
He was born Jan. 30, 1947 in South Salem, OH.
He was a Vietnam veteran and upon returning, he was educated with an undergraduate degree in journalism from Ohio State University and an Ex MBA from Ohio University. He was past exalted ruler of BPOE #570 Lancaster, OH and a Rotarian.
He worked for Historic New Gray Cemetery and Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel who graciously took care of the arrangements for the Irwin family. There will be a placket placed in his honor in the Historic New Gray Cemetery for his work and dedication to the historic cemetery.
As a journalist, he had been a speech writer for Senator John Glenn, news director for WNCI radio, produced AAA of Southern Ohio magazine and author of instructional periodicals. He loved to create literary puzzles and play golf.
Survivors include his children, Alexander James Irwin of Lancaster, OH, Amanda Marie Irwin of Junction City, OH and Andrew David Irwin of Bloomington Springs, TN; grandsons, Albert, Christopher and Thomas; sister, Pattiann Wilson; brother, Gary Irwin, both of Berea, KY; brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Diane Irwin of Cincinnati, OH; nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank friends Peter Nichols and Robert Grimsley.

Edward W. Kerley
March 27, 1939 - Dec. 9, 2004
Edward Wayne Kerley, 65, of Spring City, passed away Dec. 9, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 11 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in New Era Cemetery where there was presentation of the flag and "Taps." Bro. Jeff Bowers officiated.
Mr. Kerley was born March 27, 1939 in Cumberland County, the son of Toy and Maggie Davis Kerley.
He was an environmentalist for the state of Tennessee and a member of the Church of Christ. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam.
Survivors include his wife, June Sherrill Kerley of Spring City; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Heather Kerley of Spring City; grandchildren, Tyler and Savana; mother, Maggie Walker of Crossville; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Christine and John Johnson of Crossville and Alberta and Gene Garrett of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Toy Kerley; and brother, David Kerley.
Pallbearers were Rick Price, Lloyd Wright, Jim McCord, Darrel Reed, J.C. Hassler and George Bowers.
The family requests that memorials be made to the American Heart Association.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Wallace Keyes Sr.
July 27, 1929 - Dec. 12, 2004
Wallace Keyes Sr., 75, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 12, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 17 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery. Todd McDonald and Junior Pugh officiated. The Veterans Honor Guard provided full military honors.
Mr. Keyes was born July 27, 1929, in Putnam County, the son of Sanders and Ella Woody Keyes.
He was retired military, having served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam with the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Lieselotte Keyes of Colonial Heights, VA; son and daughter-in-law, Wallace and Karen Keyes of Prince William County, VA; daughter, Evelyn Keyes of Washington, DC; four grandchildren; brothers, Roy Gene Keyes and Oliver Rye Keyes of Michigan; and sisters, Christine Wattenbarger, Thelma Hall and Mae Miller, all of Crossville, and Jewel Mayse of Michigan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his good friend, Mary Elizabeth Irwin.
Pallbearers were Ricky Keyes, Gene Keyes, Ronnie Sanders Keyes, Robert Eddie Keyes, Oliver Rye Keyes and James Leslie Wattenbarger.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Ola M. Neal
Dec. 4, 2004
Ola Mae Neal, 95, of Kingsport, formerly of Crossville, passed away Dec. 4, 2004. Visitation and funeral services were held at Oak Hill Funeral Home in Kingsport, TN. Graveside services were conducted at Morning View Cemetery in Bluff City, TN.
She was born in Sullivan County and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Fay Dixon of Crossville and Margaret Salts of Bailyton; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Margaret Neal of Kingsport; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Alice Salts; husband, King Neal; brothers, Millard, Huston, Paul and Fred Salts; granddaughter, Kathy Burke; and grandsons, Mike and Marty Salts.
Pallbearers were J.H., Junior, Donnie, Ronnie, Patricia, Debbie and Donna Dixon, and Casey Burke.
Honorary pallbearers were Teresa and Heather Dixon, and Mary Lou Norris.

Jimmy R. Rushing
Sept. 9, 1938 - Dec. 13, 2004
Jimmy R. Rushing, 66, of the Lake Tansi community, passed away Dec. 13, 2004. Memorial services were conducted Dec. 15 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Dr. Paul Dixon officiating.
Mr. Rushing was born Sept. 9, 1938 in Milan, TN, the son of Lloyd and Zelma Woodard Rushing.
He was director of purchasing for Nortel Networks and attended Central Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and an avid fisherman and hunter. He also enjoyed playing golf and was one of the most active and supportive fans of the UT Vols.
Survivors include his wife, Cathie (Hensley) Rushing of Lake Tansi; sons, James Richard Rushing of Knoxville and Johnny Ralph Rushing of Milan, TN; daughters, Ceclilia VonMizner of Broken Arrow, OK and Teresa Rushing of Lake Tansi; sisters, Keilene Dycus of Frenchcamp, CA, Linda Appleton of King, NC and Laura Stewart of Milan, TN; and three grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Bread of Life Rescue Mission or the American Cancer Society.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Obituaries published Dec. 17

Robert J. Paulosko
March 28, 1929 - Dec. 8, 2004
Robert J. "Bob" Paulosko, 75, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 8, 2004. A memorial Mass will be held at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 28, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 8560 Mentor Ave. Mentor, OH. A memorial Mass will be held in Fairfield Glade at a later date. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Geneva, IL.
Mr. Paulosko was born March 28, 1929 in Leroy Twp., OH.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fairfield Glade. He had worked as a sales manager in the Chicago, St. Louis and the East Coast areas. He enjoyed golf, traveling and spending time with his family who loved him and his many friends.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Galbos Paulosko; daughters, Karen Keyster of Aurora, IL, Deborah Shulman of Jupiter, FL and Cynthia (Kevin) Rogers of Sugar Grove, IL; grandchildren, Scott Keyster of Sugar Grove, IL, Robyn Keyster of Jupiter, FL, Parker Shulman of Jupiter, FL, Ericka Paige and Joshua Rogers of Sugar Grove, IL; sister, Betty (Gordon) Hodgins of Mentor, OH; niece, Lisa (Richard) Koss of Rochester, NY; and nephew, Michael Hodgins of Painesville, OH.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn (Austin) Paulosko; parents, John and Barbara Paulosko; and infant brother, John Paulosko.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 1689 E. 115th St., Cleveland, OH 44106-3988.
Brunner Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Mentor, OH is in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Dec. 15

Herbert E. Campbell
Dec. 11, 1916 - Dec. 10, 2004
Herbert Eugene Campbell, 87, passed away Dec. 10, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 13 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. Larry Potter officiating. James and Tiffany Walk provided special music. He was laid to rest next to his wife in the Browntown Cemetery.
Mr. Campbell was born Dec. 11, 1916, in Cumberland County, the son of Frank and Pauline Norris Campbell.
He was a farmer, loved gardening and landscaping, always working with his hands to provide for his family. He will be sadly missed by his sister, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his sister, Eva Campbell of Madison, FL; grandchildren, Ricky Stone, Debbie Stone, Ronnie Stone, Danny Stone and Sherry Wright, all of Crossville, Reba Stone of Mount Dora, FL and Tammy Roberts of Sparta; 15 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Campbell; daughter, Winnie Stone; and sons, Jimmy Ray, Ervin Franklin and William Carl Campbell.
Pallbearers were Gary Stone, Timmy Roberts, Donnie Stone, Kelly Brown, Shawn Wright, Thurman Rector and Jack McKendree.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Obituaries published Dec. 14

Byrsia Bambarger
Nov. 23, 1939 - Dec. 8, 2004
Byrsia "Kay" Bambarger, 65, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 8, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 11 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Joe Nilson officiating. Special music was by Becky Fikes and Joe Nilson.
Mrs. Bambarger was born Nov. 23, 1939 in Navu, AL, the daughter of Noah George Fikes and Ella Lou Alexander Fikes.
She was a mother and an artist. She loved her family and kept them strong. She loved arts and crafts and painting.
Survivors include her husband, Groffery "Greg" Bambarger of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny and Lisa Bambarger of Baton Rouge, LA, Rusty and Lisa Bambarger of Floyd, VA and Joe Bambarger of Walker, LA; daughter, Susan Blair of Crossville; grandchildren, Matthew, Brittany, Bambarger and Kassie Tate of Baton Rouge, LA, Hannah Spiess of Baton Rouge, LA, Rachel, Natasha and Sean Bambarger of Walker, LA, and Shelby Blair of Crossville; brothers, Joe Fikes and Charles Fikes; sisters, Fran Brotbeck and Nell Kellgren; special daughter, Tracy Landry; and special friends, Charles and Judy Foster, Linda and Ray Cotton and Robert and Kathy Davis and daughter Sarah.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Buddy Fikes; nephew, Jerry Kellgren; "in-laws," Grammy and Papaw Bambarger; and grandson, Dustin Bambarger.
The family wishes to thank Aunt Nima for all her love and support through the years, son-in-law Jim Blair for all of his love and support, and Hospice of Cumberland County for their devotion and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Bertie L. Garniet
Feb. 5, 1914 - Dec. 8, 2004
Bertie L. Garniet, 90, of Port Angeles, WA, passed away Dec. 8, 2004. A memorial service will be held at Laurel Park Assisted Living, 1133 East Park Ave., Port Angeles, WA, at 1:30 p.m. PST Monday, Dec. 20. Interment will be at Washington Memorial Park in Seattle.
Mrs. Garniet was born Feb. 5, 1914 in Daysville, TN, to Samuel Columbus and Nancy Armeldia (Mallicote) Golliher. Her grandparents were James and Sylvia (Baird) Mallicote and Henry and Marinda (Maupin) Golliher.
She worked for Chrysler Corporation for 28 years until her retirement on June 30, 1972. She was a member of the Federal Way, WA Baptist Church and active in the Federal Way, WA Senior Center before moving to Port Angeles, WA.
She was married to and preceded in death by Angelo Intorre and Aubrey Garniet. Also preceding her in death were her brothers, Ira, Paul, Willard and Arthur Golliher; and sisters, Edna Davis, Ethel Ezell, Alice Honeycutt, Martha Carter, Lucinda Golliher, Macel Hamby and Jennie Golliher.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 12721 30th Avenue NE, Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98125.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.drennanford.com.
Drennan-Ford Funeral Home of Port Angeles, WA is in charge of the arrangements.

Carolyn Madewell
Jan. 22, 1946 - Dec. 7, 2004
Carolyn Madewell, 58, of Mayland, passed away Dec. 7, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Mayland Cemetery. Bro. Bob League officiated.
Mrs. Madewell was born Jan. 22, 1946 in Fentress County, the daughter of Oakley and Addie Smith Hargis.
She was a hospital lab technician and a member of the Living Church of God.
Survivors include her husband, James Madewell of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Elizabeth Madewell of Memphis; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Monty Cooper of Knoxville; grandchildren, Christy, Cody, Seth, Zachery and Michael; and sisters, Geneva Shelton of Mayland, Ruth Ann Hall of Crossville and Evelyn Myler of French Lick, IN.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy Ray and Odean Hargis; and sisters, Viola Adams, Ruby Hargis and Margaret Hargis.
Pallbearers were Richard Madewell, Johnny Brown, Ronnie Smith, David Stamps, Lynn Moore and Monty Cooper.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Verdie E. Pyle
Aug. 1, 1913 - Dec. 10, 2004
Verdie Ellen (Harvey) Pyle, 91, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 10, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 13 from the chapel of Jennings Funeral Home, with burial in Rinnie Cemetery. Bro. Tommy Duncan officiated.
Mrs. Pyle was born Aug. 1, 1913 in Pall Mall, the daughter of James Clayton Harvey and Emma Jane (Poston) Harvey.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her sons, Bobby Pyle of Crossville, Melvin Pyle of Nashville, Herbert Pyle of Grandview, Roger Pyle of Crossville, Danny Pyle of Grandview, Sammy Pyle of Crossville and Tommy Pyle of Crossville; 26 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow "Judd" Pyle; son, James Clayton Pyle; brothers, Will Harvey, Niles Harvey, Sherman Harvey and Fount Harvey; and sisters, Bertha Johnson, Edna Russell, Frona Blair and Merta Frogge.
Pallbearers were Roger Pyle, Cory Pyle, Robbie Pyle, Tommy Pyle, Stacy Pyle and Jerry Hayes.
Jennings Funeral Home of Jamestown was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Dec. 8

James J. Barnwell Sr.
May 30, 1935 - Dec. 2, 2004
James Julian Barnwell Sr., 69, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 2, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 4 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Jack Lawson officiating and special music by Mike Ritzman. Graveside committal was held Dec. 5 at Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mr. Barnwell was born May 30, 1935 in Cumberland County, the son of Virden and Mattie Lyons Barnwell.
He was a service station owner and a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Justice Barnwell of Crossville; son, James Julian Barnwell Jr. of Celina, TX; daughters, Vera Gail Watson of Oakdale, TN, and Gayla Lynn Huehls of Cookeville; grandchildren, Felicia Bagwell, Serena Peters and Lee Huehls; great-grandchildren, Kimberly and Brittany Willis; brothers, Leonard, Mitchell and Bill Barnwell, all of Crossville; and sisters, Otella Simmons of Pikeville, Thelma Gordon of Nashville, and Irene Cannon and Joyce Lawson, both of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Jackie Cannon, David Watson, Donnie Justice, Earl Justice, Mike Huehls and Paul Justice.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mildred M. Borders
Oct. 19, 1914 - Dec. 4, 2004
Mildred Morrison Borders, 90, of Birmingham, AL, passed away Dec. 4, 2004. A service celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at Evergreen Funeral Home, 4623 Preston Hwy., Louisville, KY. The Rev. Douglas Strader, pastor of Farmdale Baptist Church, will officiate. The family will receive friends after 10 a.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Borders was born Oct. 19, 1914 in White Mills, KY, where she married the Rev. James Border on Dec. 12, 1940.
They lived in Louisville, KY, until retirement and spent their last 16 years together in Crossville.
Survivors include her children, Morrison Borders of Ypsilanti, MI, Libby Yager of Birmingham, AL, Jamie Barnette of Randolph, NJ, Gary Borders of Madison, AL and Ron West of Indianapolis, IN; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, the Rev. James Borders.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Kentucky Baptist Home for Children, Glendale, KY.
Evergreen Funeral Home of Louisville, KY, is in charge of the arrangements.

James R. Flynn
March 1, 1927 - Nov. 27, 2004
James (Jim) Robert Flynn, 77, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 27, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 30 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Carleton Thackston officiated, with special music by Phillip Turner.
Mr. Flynn was born March 1, 1927 in Cumberland County, the son of Charles and Stacy Wyatt Flynn.
He was a contractor and of the Methodist faith. He also served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his son, Mike Flynn of Crossville; daughters, Karen Turner and Debby Bell of Crossville; grandchildren, Ryan and Keith Flynn and Brent and Brian Bell; great-grandchild, Taylor Addison Bell; and sisters, Mabel McAfee of Crossville, Evelyn Coulter of Muncie, IN and Roberta Dooley of Kingston.
Pallbearers were Ryan Flynn, Keith Flynn, Brent Bell, Bryan Bell, Phillip Turner and Jimmy Hedgecoth.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Consuelo J. Myers
Oct. 22, 1941 - Dec. 3, 2004
Consuelo Jeanne Myers, 63, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 3, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 6 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Mitchell Myers officiating.
Ms. Myers was born Oct. 22, 1941 in Mansfield, OH.
She attended the First Congregational United Church of Christ. She studied art at Ohio University and also became a licensed X-ray technician. She was talented both with the artist's brush and with the art of making and keeping good friends.
Survivors include her mother, Doris Hagans Howe; son, Mitchell Myers; daughters, Julia Myers and Christy Myers; grandchildren, Phillip Myers, Jennifer Kilgore, Sarah Myers, Chelsea Myers, Nathan Barnwell, Taylor Myers and Tyler Myers; great-grandchildren, Brandon Kilgore, Gage Kilgore and McKenzie Kilgore; and brothers, Mark Hagans and Mike Hagans.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Hagans; great-grandson, Judiah James Myers; and best friend, Jean Upchurch.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Roger L. Robbennolt
May 29, 1934 - Dec. 4, 2004
Roger Leroy Robbennolt, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Dec. 4, 2004. Memorial services were conducted Dec. 7 at the Pleasant Hill Community Church, United Church of Christ.
Mr. Robbennolt was born May 29, 1934 in Sauk Centre, MN.
His parents, the late Frank and Mary White Robbennolt, lived in several small towns in Minnesota. He graduated in 1956 from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN, with degrees in philosophy and English literature. In 1956, he married Patricia Rothwell. He did graduate study at Columbia University, New York City and at the Graduate School of Theology of Oberlin College in Oberlin, OH.
He was ordained to the Christian ministry in 1963 and served as co-pastor with his wife until their retirement in 1996. They served United Church of Christ congregations in Oberlin, OH, Tampa, FL and Pasadena, CA, and ended their official ministry in Walla Walla, WA.
During his years in Cumberland County, he has reviewed plays for the Cumberland County Playhouse and been an active member of the Cumberland Master Gardeners. He was known as a storyteller, an author and as an active member of Uplands Retirement Village.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Robbennolt; children, Grant (Jennifer) Robbennolt, Nicola Robbennolt and Evelyn (Bill) Robbennolt-Jones; and grandchildren, Phillip and Mark Jones and Jake and Dale Robbennolt.
The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the building fund of the Pleasant Hill Community Church, United Church of Christ.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

William H. Smith
Oct. 24, 1930 - Dec. 4, 2004
William Henry Smith, 74, of Sparta, passed away Dec. 4, 2004. Graveside services were conducted Dec. 6 at New Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Danny Smith officiated.
Mr. Smith was born Oct. 24, 1930 in Philadelphia, TN, the son of Preston and Clara Belle Smith.
He was a retired welder.
Survivors include his wife, Marlene Beam Smith; sons, Danny, Leonard, Mark and Bill Smith, all of Crossville; daughter, Deborah McCauley of Crossville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and brothers, Hubert Smith of Crossville and George Smith of Memphis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Smith; and sister, Betty Simmons.
The Veterans Honor Guard served as pallbearers.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Helen R. Stewart
Sept. 15, 1929 - Dec. 1, 2004
Helen Ruth Stewart, 75, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 1, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 3, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. B.J. Brown officiated.
Mrs. Stewart was born Sept. 15, 1929 in Roane County, the daughter of William Jessie Smith and LouAnn Hall Smith.
She was a package store owner and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Ruth Ann Mathis of Crossville; son, Michael Curtis Stewart of Norfolk, VA; grandson, Daniel Ray Tapley; great-grandsons, Chad Alan Harney, Michael David Tapley and Kristopher Ray Tapley; brother, Alec Smith of Crossville; and sisters, Ethel Willet of Rockwood and Zelma Richmond of Maryville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Curtis Stewart; grandson, Michael David Harney; brother, Edgar Smith; and sisters, Vesta Scarbrough and Lona Adkisson.
Pallbearers were Bobby Smith, Bill Smith, Charles Gouge, Bro Hatfield, Bill Watsworth and John Hamby.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Dec. 7

Dennis L. Cox
May 21, 1940 - Nov. 29, 2004
Dennis Lee Cox, 64, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Nov. 29, 2004. Memorial services were conducted Dec. 3 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fairfield Glade.
Mr. Cox was born May 21, 1940 in Cincinnati, OH, the son of Elza William and Ethel Katherine Edie Cox.
He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during the Cuban Crisis. He was retired from Kroger Co. where he worked in the order survey department. He was a member of the Belmont Social Clubs, VFW and Kroger Retiree Club.
Survivors include his mother, Ethel Wagner of Fairfield Glade; sons, Dennis William Cox of Berlin, NH and David Cox of Bellevue, KY; daughter, Dolores Sue BuDastour of Kuwait; stepbrother, Clifford Wagner of Fort Mitchell, KY; and nine grandchildren.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Catharine Z. Kimmel
Feb. 5, 1907 - Nov. 26, 2004
Catharine Zelma Kimmel, 97, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Nov. 26, 2004. Graveside services were conducted Dec. 1 at the Sunset Hills Cemetery in N. Canton, OH, with Dr. Darrell Filler officiating. A private family service took place Nov. 28 at Bilbrey Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kimmel was born Feb. 5, 1907 in Massillon, OH, the daughter of Elmer and Jennie Hissong Geis.
She was a secretary and a lifelong member of St. John's United Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Janet Rikeard of California and Betty and Mike Converse of Fairfield Glade; grandchildren and spouses, Jerry and Lori Converse of Springfield, TN, Scott and Michele Converse Baerns of Maryville, Terry and Julie Converse Bartley of Franklin, Rick and Jeanette Converse Arp of Loudon, Christ and Margaret Converse Lautz of Nashville, Jonathan Converse of Maryville and Tom and Sue Rikeard of California; and great-grandchildren, Mary Catherine Converse of Springfield, TN, Kimmel and Hadley Baerns of Maryville, Nicholas and Sydney Bartley of Franklin, Ellie Ann-Catharine Arp of Loudon and Emma Kate Lautz of Nashville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Kimmel; brother, Willard Geis; and sister, Irene Bowen.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. and Atkinson-Feucht-Shaidnagle Funeral Home of Massillon, OH were in charge of the arrangements.

Terry M. Nickell
March 12, 1958 - Nov. 27, 2004
Terry Martin Nickell, 46, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 27, 2004. Memorial services were conducted Dec. 1 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Horace Burgess officiating.
Mr. Nickell was born March 12, 1958, in Fort Hood, TX, the son of Billie Joe Nickell and Nancy Lee Burns Nickell.
He was a groundskeeper and of the Christian Church faith. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Survivors include his sister, Julie Chesnut of California; and brothers, Michael Nickell of Washington and Marc and Robert Nickell of California.
The family requests that memorials be made in care of Horace Burgess.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Carlton E. Sevier
Nov. 17, 1920 - Nov. 27, 2004
Carlton Edward Sevier, 84, passed away Nov. 27, 2004. Burial will be in the Baltimore National Cemetery in Baltimore, MD.
Mr. Sevier was born Nov. 17, 1920 in Harlan County, KY, the son of Alton Franklin Sevier and Cora Edwards Sevier.
He was retired from the military, U.S. Army, having served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
Survivors include his daughters, Elizabeth Sevier of Florida and Barbara Sevier of Alaska.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Dec. 3

James W. Christ
April 3, 1965 - Nov. 26, 2004
James (Jimmy) William Christ, 39, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 26, 2004. Graveside committal was conducted Nov. 27 at Green Acres Memory Gardens, with Bro. Tony Wilson officiating.
Mr. Christ was born April 3, 1965 in Hialeah, FL, the son of Robert W. Christ Sr. and Dorothy Elizabeth Dudeck.
He was of the Catholic faith and had served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his brother, Robert Christ of Crossville; and sister, Lisa Christ of Spokane, WA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dorothy Christ Sr.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary E. Copeland
April 7, 1928 - Nov. 26, 2004
Mary Eleanor Copeland, 76, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 26, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 27 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Dennis Blazier and Bro. Paul Lee officiating. Graveside committal was conducted Nov. 28 at Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Copeland was born April 7, 1928 in Alton, IL, the daughter of Frank and Mabel Grey Snyder.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Terry Copeland of Knoxville and Robert Creamer of Everett, WA; daughter, Barbara Woody of Crossville; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Othar Copeland; brother, Donald Snyder; and sisters, Helen Better and Clare Wells.
Pallbearers were her grandsons, Joseph Woody Jr., Randy Woody, Kevin Woody and Jeffrey Woody.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert F. Hunt Sr.
Jan. 2, 1925 - Nov. 23, 2004
Robert Frank Hunt Sr., 79, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 23, 2004. Services will be held at a later date.
Mr. Hunt was born Jan. 2, 1925 in Florida, NY, the son of Robert Walter Hunt and Cora Mae Branning Hunt.
He was a truck driver and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was also a member of VFW.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys Beebe Hunt of Crossville; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert Frank Hunt Jr. and Thomas Allen Hunt of Goshen, NY and Jeffrey Paul and Mary Hunt of Florida, NY; daughters and son-in-law, Patricia Marie and Gerald Murray of Huntsville, AL and Susan Ann Romer of Crossville; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sister, Virginia Gillespie of Goshen, NY.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Walter Hunt.
The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Morgan W. Strader
July 18, 1981 - Nov. 12, 2004
Sgt. Morgan William Strader, 23, passed away Nov. 12, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 21 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial at Hebbertsburg Cemetery in Crab Orchard. The Rev. Pete Scarbrough officiated. The Delta Company 4th Combat Engineer Battalion with Escort Major Jenny Parham provided the military honors of presentation of the flag, the firing detail and "Taps" at the cemetery and also served as pallbearers.
Sgt. Strader was born July 18, 1981 in Danville, IN, the son of Gary Strader and Linda Morgan.
Sgt. Strader was in the United States Marine Corps, on active duty in Iraq. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Gary and Janet Strader of Indianapolis, IN; mother and stepfather, Linda Morgan and Timothy Kelley of Dumfries, VA; brother, Matthew Strader of West Palm Beach, FL; half-brother, Brian Strader of Indianapolis, IN; stepbrother, Christopher Agnew of Indianapolis, IN; sisters, Amber Trowbridge and Rachel Strader of Indianapolis, IN and Jessica Strader and Lonnie of Dumfries, VA; grandparents, Onza and Estella Morgan of Crab Orchard; and grandfather, William Strader of DuPont, IN.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Wilma Thompson Strader.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Dec. 1

Bettye D. Ellis
April 9, 1926 - Nov. 18, 2004
Bettye Doris Ellis, 78, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 18, 2004. Memorial services were conducted Nov. 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with the Rev. Cecil McFarland officiating.
Mrs. Ellis was born April 9, 1926 in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of Paul Ervin Sr. and Marie Clift Ervin.
She was a homemaker and member of the First Congregational Church.
Survivors include her sons, Robert W. Ellis Jr. of Crossville and Jeffrey D. Ellis of Salisbury, VT; daughters, Karen E. Netherton of Crossville and Amy B. Owen of Sudbury, VT; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brother, Charles A. Ervin of Nashville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Ellis Sr.; and brothers, Phil Ervin and Dr. Paul Ervin.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Therese M. Hirsch
Oct. 23, 1925 - Nov. 20, 2004
Therese Marie Hirsch, 79, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Nov. 20, 2004. Memorial Mass was held Nov. 26 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with Father Patrick Brownell officiating. Burial was in St. Francis of Assisi Columbarium.
Mrs. Hirsch was born Oct. 23, 1925 in Centerline, MI, the daughter of Archie and Barbara Dorr Briggs.
She was a factory worker and of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include her husband, Richard (Rick) Hirsch of Fairfield Glade; sons, Robert Hirsch of Rochester Hills, MI, Terry Hirsch of Farmington Hills, MI, and Michael Hirsch of Atlanta, GA; daughters, Kathleen Coyle of Buffalo, NY, and Nancy Mollencopf of Phoenix, AZ; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth, Gilbert and Eugene Briggs.
The family requests that memorials be made to St. Francis of Assisi Pantry.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.