These obituaries were published Dec. 28.

John E. Auvil
Oct. 1, 1941 - Dec. 22, 2005
John Eldon Auvil, 64, of Crossville, formerly of Lapeer, MI, passed away Dec. 22, 2005. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, from the Capstick Chapel of Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, 542 Nepessing St., downtown Lapeer, MI. Interment will be in Dawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Auvil was born Oct. 1, 1941 in Philippi, WV, the son of Kenneth and Betty (Edge) Auvil.
He served in the Army and retired from ACC and General Motors. He was a member of the Michigan Road Riders Motorcycle Club of Lapeer. He will be missed by his many friends at Morningside RV Estates in Dade City, FL.
Survivors include his wife of six years, Barbara; stepchildren, Vickie (Tim) Lipka, Julie (Edward) Vakula, Albert Schug, Joey Schug and Robert "Bobby" Fisher; step-grandchildren, Timothy and Jamie Lipka, David and Gary Winstead, and Katlyn and Andrea Fisher; siblings, Barbara (Bob) Aniol, Richard (Victoria) Auvil, Paul "Rusty" Bell and Sandi Auvil; aunt, Virginia Edge of Moatsville, WV; nephews, John, Wayne, Matt and David Edge; and also many other family members.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Geraldine; brother, Kenneth Auvil; and step-grandson, Ramie Lipka.
Memorials may be made to the Tampa General Hospital Foundation, Center for Stroke, PO Box 1289, Tampa, FL 33601.
Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, of Lapeer, MI, is in charge of the arrangements.

C. W. Clabo
Sept. 20, 1927 - Dec. 22, 2005
C.W. Clabo, 78, of Rockwood, passed away Dec. 22, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 27 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, with the Rev. Charles Christopher officiating. Graveside services and interment followed in the Daysville Cemetery with full military honors by the Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard.
Mr. Clabo was born Sept. 20, 1927 in Sevierville, TN.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Before his retirement, he was a pipeline worker with Halls Construction Company.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Clabo of Rockwood; daughters, Ann Cline of New Bern, NC, Bonnie Pinder of Jupiter, FL, Petie Baldwin of Powell and Deborah Martin of Kernersville, NC; sons, Steve Clabo of Gatlinburg, Billy Clabo of Chattanooga, Gary Clabo of Chattanooga and Dirk Culvahouse of Harriman; grandchildren, Emilee Baldwin, Kelli Hutchinson, Dillon Martin, April Martin, Destiny Hester, Colin Holder and Steve Clabo Jr.; several great-grandchildren; and sisters, Ruby Tallent, Iva Tallent and Ora Hatcher, all of Knoxville.
He was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Ray Clabo.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

John F. Daniele
June 14, 1941 - Dec. 22, 2005
John Frank Daniele, 64, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 22, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 27 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Ralph Reagan and Bro. Mike Garrett officiating. Interment was in East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville.
Mr. Daniele was born June 14, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of John and Mary (Cuozzo) Daniele.
He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was retired from the Internal Revenue Service and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Linda (Milstead) Daniele of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Sherry Daniele of Acworth, GA and Robert and Michelle Hook of White Plains, MD; daughters and son-in-law, Michelle Lee Daniele of Cromwell, CT and Cindy Marie and Ralph Sinnott of Waldorf, MD; granddaughter, Ashley Marie Sinnott of Waldorf, MD; and sister, Josephine Weigel of Casselbury, FL.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel (Beilinson) Daniele; and brother, Patrick Henry Daniele.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Benny M. Howell
Aug. 27, 1927 - Dec. 25, 2005
Benny Milton Howell, 78, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 25, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, at the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church, with May Mayo officiating.
Mr. Howell was born Aug. 27, 1927 in South Bend, IN, the son of Elam Delbert Howell and Bernice Milleken Howell.
He retired after 34 years with Amoco Oil Company where he was employed as an administrative coordinator. He also served in the U.S. Navy for four years and was a member of the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Howell; children, Pamela Sue Bender, Kim Marie Thrasher, Scott William Howell and Shawn Delbert Howell; grandchildren, Monica Leigh Bender, Benjamin Howell, Ryan Henson, Stephanie Ann Howell, Allison Rose Howell and Jason Thrasher; brother, Dean Howell; sister, Linda Uglam; six nephews and two nieces.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Randolph Scott Howell; and brothers, Ed and Larry Howell.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society of Cumberland County (mail to 753 A Humble Dr., Cookeville, TN 38501) or to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 East Adams St., Crossville, TN 38555.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published Dec. 23.

Charlie Lewis
March 1, 1917 - Nov. 29, 2005
Charlie Lewis, 88, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 29, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 2 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Don Randolph officiating. Interment was in Mayland Cemetery.
Mr. Lewis was born March 1, 1917 in Raleigh, NC, the son of Ellen (King) and Jake Lewis.
He was a member of Browns Chapel Church of God and served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a hunting guide at Caryonah Hunting Lodge.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Roy and Maggie Lewis and Roy and Faye Lewis, all of Crossville; sister, Dora Smith of Kodak, TN; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lora Mae (Lowe) Lewis; daughter, Betty White; and brothers, Homer Lewis, Garfield Lewis, General Lewis and Bruce Lewis; and sister, Betty Farr.
Pallbearers were William Cardin, Armend Cardin, Rocky Dennis, Joe Reagan, Jerry Kilgore and Terry Bilbrey.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Russell McDonnough
July 26, 1923 - Dec. 17, 2005
Russell McDonnough, 82, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 17, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 20 from Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home of Pinckneyville, IL, with Rob Mathis officiating. Burial was in Mueller Hill Cemetery in Pinckneyville.
Mr. McDonnough was born July 26, 1923 in DuQuoin, IL, the son of Robert and Effie Dora Davis McDonnough.
He was a coal miner before retiring, a member of United Mine Workers of America and served in the United States Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis McDonnough of Crossville; sons, Michael (Pam) McDonnough of Emden, IL, Patrick (Jane) McDonnough of Mt. Pulaski, IL and Mark McDonnough of Crossville; brother, Homer Ray "Pete" (Wilma) McDonnough of Pinckneyville, IL; sisters, Dee (James) Getzie of Pinckneyville, IL and Verlean (Don) Henson of Christopher, IL; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, half-sister and three half-brothers.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Walter E. Miracle
Jan. 12, 1923 - Dec. 20, 2005
Walter Eugene Miracle, 82, of Rockwood, passed away Dec. 20, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. EST Friday, Dec. 23, from the chapel of Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, with the Rev. Mike Nelson officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Dogwood Cemetery in Cumberland County.
Mr. Miracle was born Jan. 12, 1923, in Harlan County, KY, the son of James and Anna Robbins Miracle.
He attended the Mt. Vernal Baptist Church in the Westel community of Rockwood.
Survivors include his son, Jeff Miracle of Westel; daughters, Thelma Kendrick of Chatsworth, GA and Barbara Coffey Conyers and husband John Jr. of Chattanooga; son, Dale Coffey of Crossville; grandchildren, Adam Miracle, Cody Miracle, Gina Hawkins, Stephany Sun, Rae Gutierrez, Kenny Kendrick and Keith Kendrick; great-grandchildren, Kenneth Hawkins, Caycee Kendrick and River Kendrick; sisters, Maxine Kelley of Green Cove Springs, FL, Lucille Alexander of Knoxville and Novella Glass of Kentucky; brothers, Dale Miracle and Glen Miracle of Green Cove Springs, FL, and Sonny Miracle of Knoxville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Belva Jean Miracle; brother, Homer Miracle; sister, Wanda Townsend; and daughter-in-law, Sherry Lynn Crabtree Miracle.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published Dec. 21.

Mildred Cochran
Nov. 25, 1928 - Dec. 18, 2005
Mildred Minnise Powell Vantrease Cochran, 77, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 18, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 29 at Fairfield Glade Community Church, with the Rev. Dale Marshall officiating.
Mrs. Cochran was born Nov. 25, 1928 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Joseph and Mildred Powell.
She graduated from Hazel Park High School, Michigan; earned a four-year scholarship to Hillsdale College, Michigan; attended Wayne State University in Detroit and Detroit Bible College. She taught sewing school until her retirement in 1985 and was a member of Metro Detroit Bishop Teachers' Association. She also worked in the children's choir at Berkley Community Church in Berkley, MI, and was a member of Fairfield Glade Community Church, embroidery club, quilting guild and Helping Hands which she was instrumental in getting started. She was an original board member and the only Spark Plug Award recipient to receive that high honor for outstanding service unanimously. But first and foremost, she was a mother.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Mayotte of Sterling Heights, MI; daughters-in-law, Carol Tonkin and JoAnn Vantrease; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brother, Daniel Powell; and sister, Barbara Whiteside.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dale B. Vantrease; sons, Lawrence D. and Daniel B. Vantrease; and second husband, Leonard Cochran.
The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Habitat for Humanity or the Gideon Bible Program.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Ralph W. Lawrence Jr.
Sept. 10, 1941 - Dec. 16, 2005
Ralph W. Lawrence Jr., 64, of Fairfield Glade, formerly of Westerville, OH, passed away Dec. 16, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 14, 2006 at Fairfield Glade Community Church. The Rev. Dale Marshall will officiate.
Mr. Lawrence was born Sept. 10, 1941 in Mineola, NY, the son of Ralph W. Lawrence Sr. and Gertrude Ingles Lawrence of Orlando, FL.
He met his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Judy Frost Lawrence, during their undergraduate work at West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buchannon, WV. He received his master's degree from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI.
He served as a captain in the U.S. Army and was a graduate of the Officers Candidate School in Fort Benning, GA. He retired from the U.S. government as a computer scientist and was chief of operations at DCSC in Columbus, OH. He was past Master of the Blue Lodge in Battle Creek, MI, a member of the Blue Lodge in Crossville, Alhambra Shrine, Scottish Rite in Chattanooga, the Fairfield Glade Shrine Club and golfed with Charlie's Angels. He was an active member of the Fairfield Glade Community Church, Fairfield Glade Art Guild, Arts Council of Crossville, and the Fairfield Glade Sportsman Club. He was a man of many talents. Among them, he was a gifted lapidary, certified through the International Gemological Association, and above all, a gourmet cook.
In addition to his wife, is survived by his daughters, Susan (Michael) Schnitkey of Hilliard, OH; grandchildren, Anna and Adam Schnitkey and Carolyn Lawrence of Los Angeles, CA; brother, Roger (Loretta) Lawrence of Manhasset, Long Island, NY; sisters, Heather Falco and Beverly (Brian) King of Orlando, FL; father-in-law, Ernest Frost of Clairton, PA; brothers-in-law, E. Richard (Loretta) Frost of Chillicothe, OH, Gerald (Maureen) Frost of Factoryville, PA; and several nieces and nephews.
He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

These obituaries were published Dec. 20.

Anne C. Chapman
Dec. 13, 2005
Anne Cortis Chapman, 87, passed away Dec. 13, 2005. She was surrounded by her daughter, son-in-law and loving nurses.
Though born in Chicago, IL she grew up in the Michigan area.
An only child, she was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy Davis and Frederic Boyden Cortis.
Mrs. Chapman was very proud of her many volunteer opportunities, including driving a Red Cross blood truck in France during World War II; working with the St. Louis Zoo Association, Jr. League and Mississippi River Festival; working in the hospitals as a candy striper, and as a receptionist at a women's shelter.
She was a lifelong member and former treasurer of Mayflower Society of Missouri and active in the parishes of the Catholic churches that she attended. Above all, she was a dedicated homemaker and mother as she raised her family in St. Louis, MO. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Ansel Freschi Sr., as well as a son, Robert A. Freschi Jr.
She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Matteson of Columbia, MO, and her husband, Jim, as well as grandson Neil Matteson and great-grandchildren Alyssa and Andrew Matteson of Seaside, CA; and sons, Richard Freschi of St. Louis, MO and John Freschi of Port St. Lucie, FL.
Anne and her second husband, Robert Edwin Chapman, enjoyed retirement in Fairfield Glade, TN until he preceded her in death. They are survived by his children, Beth Cooper and her husband, Max, of Apex, NC; Susan Linden and her husband, Jim, of Loveland, CO; Connie Chapman of Duncan, British Columbia; Jack Chapman and his wife, Ellen, of St. Louis, MO; and Richard Chapman and his wife, Nancy, of Kansas City, MO; and grandchildren, Matt and Mike Cooper, Diana and Cris Linden, Carey Chapman Gates, and Eric and Drew Chapman.
Her ashes will be interred at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fairfield Glade, TN with a memorial service to follow at a later date.
Apex Funeral Directors of Apex, NC were in charge of the arrangements.

Ethel Lee
Sept. 24, 1928 - Dec. 14, 2005
Ethel (Dixon) Lee, 77, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 14, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Bob Hallatt officiating. Interment was held Dec. 17 at Elmore Cemetery.
Mrs. Lee was born Sept. 24, 1928 in Crossville, the daughter of Perry and Nancy Ann (Turner) Dixon.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Lee; sister, Amanda Jane Adams; and brothers, Lloyd Dixon, Lee Dixon, Horace Dixon, Zack Dixon and Ray Dixon.
Pallbearers were Ross Dixon, Michael Dixon, Jeff Dixon, Eugene Adams, Gary Adams, David Gibson, Terry McDonald, Jimmy Dixon, Roger Norris Sr., Jamie Dixon, Charles Dixon and Ralph Dixon.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published Dec. 16.

Edward D. Crabtree
Feb. 22, 1932 - Dec. 12, 2005
Edward Dale Crabtree, 73, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 12, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Joey Whittenburg officiating. Interment was in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Full military honors were provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Mr. Crabtree was born Feb. 22, 1932 in Forbus, TN, the son of Oakley and Maude (Davidson) Crabtree.
He was a farmer and of the Baptist faith. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Genese Crabtree of Crossville; sons and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Brenda Crabtree and Gary Crabtree, all of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Dennis Hubbard of Crossville; grandchildren, Sarah and Felicia Hubbard, and Justin and Megan Crabtree; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Robbie Maynard of Crossville; and brother and sister-in-law, David and Doris of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank and Billy Howard Crabtree.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Crabtree, Rendy Crabtree, Jimmy Selby, Danny Selby, Michael Maynard, Paul Maynard, George Smith, James Crabtree and Michael Crabtree.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Larry N. Curley
April 11, 1937 - Dec. 12, 2005
Larry Norton Curley, 68, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 12, 2005.
Mr. Curley was born April 11, 1937 in Youngstown, OH, the son of Frederick and Dorothy (Klingerman) Curley.
He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was a retired police officer in Plantation, FL. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn (Page) Curley of Crossville; son, Shawn Curley of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanine and Walter Smith and Marianne and Tim Smith, all of Crossville; grandchildren, Timmy, Elizabeth and Rebecca; sister, Linda Campbell of Davie, FL; and niece, Jennifer Campbell of Davie, FL.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published Dec. 14.

Billy J. Hayton
Nov. 23, 1938 - Dec. 9, 2005
Billy Jack Hayton, 67, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 9, 2005. A memorial service was held Dec. 12 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Arthur D. Hall officiating.
Mr. Hayton was born Nov. 23, 1938 in Pikeville, KY, the son of Delmon and Justavia Hayton.
He was retired from Pepsi Cola Bottling Company.
Survivors include his wife, Agnes Anderson Hayton; sons, Billy Dale Hayton and Timothy Hayton, both of Crossville; daughter, Lecia Hayton Flanary of Pikeville, KY; grandchildren, Nicholas Hayton, Timothy Hayton II, James Blake Hayton and Kaci Hayton; brothers, Buster Hayton and Junior Hayton of Pikeville, KY, Bobby Hayton, Larry Hayton and Michael Hayton, all of Floyd County, KY; and sisters, Janet Crum of Prestonburg, KY and Patricia Little of Jackson, KY.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Hayton.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Doris M. Reed
Dec. 1, 1922 - Dec. 12, 2005
Doris Mae Reed, 83, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 12, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Pastor Scott Johnson will officiate with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15.
Mrs. Reed was born Dec. 1, 1922 in Rhea County, the daughter of James Patrick and Daisy Simpson Underwood.
She was retired as a seamstress with Catoosa Knitting Mills and attended Lantana Baptist Church. She loved to cross stitch and enjoyed gardening and flower gardening.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Marilyn Reed of Brentwood, Hoyt and Marie Reed of Franklin, Jimmy and Sue Reed of Knoxville and Ronnie and Donitta Reed of Brentwood; daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Fiske Minton of Franklin and Joyce and Roger Heitschmidt of Charleston, SC; brother, Owen K. Underwood of Blairsville, GA; sister-in-law, Gladys Reed of Harrison, TN; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Reed; grandson, Lynn Reed; and six brothers and sisters.
The family has respectfully asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

Ina M. Sweetland
May 12, 1904 - Nov. 20, 2005
Ina Mae Sweetland, 101, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 20, 2005. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Crossville, with Pastor Jeremy Arnall officiating. Funeral services and burial were held Nov. 30 in Morrisville, VT.
Mrs. Sweetland was born May 12, 1904 in Northfield, VT, the daughter of David P. and Emilie Witham Sessions.
She was a homemaker and attended the Crossville Seventh-day Adventist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and in the late 1940s started one of the first home-based businesses with cards and gifts. In the early 1920s, she worked as a clerk in a large country store.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Loriane Sweetland of Crossville; daughter-in-law, Laurel Sweetland of Richford, VT; half sister, Gladys Griswold of Johnson, VT; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Ethelyn Sessions Rathburn; half sister, Calla Ainsworth LaQue; husband, Bert E. Sweetland; son, Robert Sweetland; and granddaughter, Kathy Sweetland.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

These obituaries were published Dec. 13.

John R. Emery
July 31, 1925 - Dec. 3, 2005
John R. Emery, 80, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 3, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 5 at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Bro. Al Watkins officiating, with burial in Woody Cemetery. Special music was provided by the Calvary Baptist Church Singers.
Mr. Emery was born July 31, 1925 in Harlan County, KY, the son of Ishmeal Worth and Fidella Emily Woody Emery.
He was retired and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was a Baptist deacon for 26 years. He was also a U.S. Army veteran, having served during Korea. His favorite joy was going to church and working in the church. Favorite hobbies were woodworking, refinishing antique furniture and being outdoors. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved being with his children.
Survivors include his wife, Cora Lee Emery of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Charlene Emery of Morristown, Jimmy and Loretta Emery of Mohawk, TN, Joe and Wanda Emery of Morristown, Russell and Janet Emery of Crossville and Jeff Emery of Crossville; brother, I.W. Emery of Georgetown, KY; sisters, Linnie Payne of Lobelville, TN and Daisy Owens of Wiggins, MS; grandchildren, Shannon Emery, Jason Emery, Shonia Smith, Jennifer Michaels, Casey Emery, Yvetta Emery, Stacy Emery and Joanna Williams; great-grandchildren, McKayla Michaels, Holden Emery, Shaelyn Smith, Desiree Conaster and Mason Williams; and special niece, Tonya Lewis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Hezekiah, Lonnie and Woody Emery; and sisters, Geneva Barnes and Anis Conley.
Pallbearers were Larry Bible, Herbert McCormick, Jason Emery, Shannon Emery, Randy Bilbrey and Freeman Swallows.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

George G. Wells
Dec. 24, 1926 - Dec. 6, 2005
George Gideon Wells, 78, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 6, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Doyle Ashburn, Bro. Bryan Findley and Bro. Tommy Jenkins officiating. Interment was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mr. Wells was born Dec. 24, 1926 in Crossville, the son of Charlie and Myrtle (Burgess) Wells.
He was retired from Tennessee Technology Center as an auto mechanic instructor and was of the Baptist faith. He served in the United States Army during World War II.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Danny Morgan of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Linda Wells of Virginia Beach, VA and Kim and Susan Wells of Granger, IN; sister, Martha Ciprian of California; and six grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maude Louise (Gist) Wells; three infant sons, George, Dennis and David Wells; brothers, William, Edward, Robert, Thomas and Nathaniel Wells; and sisters, Frances Caudill, Mary Harper and Lucille Adkins.
Pallbearers were Jerry Kilgore, Fred Flowers, Anthony Phillips, Jamie Buck, Billy Carr, Eddie Hamby, Freddie Atkinson and Jerry Buck.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published Dec. 9.

Christine Adams
April 15, 1927 - Dec. 4, 2005
Christine Adams, 78, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 4, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 7 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Todd McDonald officiating. Special music was provided by Jeff Allred. Burial was in Mayland Cemetery.
Mrs. Adams was born April 15, 1927 in Overton County, the daughter of Hugh and Allie Mae Norris Carr.
She worked at Flower's Bakery for over 25 years before retiring.
Survivors include her children, Marie Adams, Cleda Raines, James Adams, Connie Adams and Keith Carr; grandchildren, Tommy Raines, Jennifer Davis, Leslie Waldo, Shane Raines, Manilla Grimsley, Johnny Carr, Daniel Carr, Shanna Freeman, Jason Hargis and Jackie Hargis Jr.; great-grandchildren, Levi Raines, Ashley Sisco, Abigail Sisco, Sara Beth Raines, Jesse Raines, Skylar Swafford, Austin Waldo, Kurdt Raines, Lydia Hargis, Shelby Davis and Ryan Freeman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Adams; and brothers, Erbie, Shirley and Bobby Carr.
Pallbearers were Jackie Hargis, Jason Hargis, Tommy Raines, Shane Raines and Daniel Carr.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Opal M. Cole
May 11, 1913 - Dec. 6, 2005
Opal M. Cole, 92, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 6, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Dr. Bob McCray officiating. Interment will be at Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Cole was born May 11, 1913 in Clay County, the daughter of Ed and Addie (Phillips) Maynard.
She was a seamstress supervisor at Homestead Manufacturing and was a member of First Baptist Church of Crossville.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Joanne Lansford of Cookeville and Freda and Gerald Satterfield of Heiskell, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Virginia Cole of Crossville; brothers, Cleston Maynard of California, Cliff Maynard of Salinas, CA and Windell Maynard of Hendersonville; sister, Lorene Phillips of Levonia, MI; grandchildren, Tina Treadway, Sonya (Jim) Mowery, Kenneth (Vicki) Chapman and Stacey (Bill) Byers; and great-grandchildren, Jonathan Treadway, Ashley Treadway, Drew Mowery and Will Mowery.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Peggy Joyce Cole; brothers, Oral Maynard, Dewey Maynard, Claude Maynard, Haston Maynard and Clural Maynard; and sisters, Harriett Maddux and Adele Holman.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Estes L. B. Godsey III
May 23, 2005 - Nov. 27, 2005
Estes Leon Briar Godsey III, 6 months, of Ozone, passed away Nov. 27, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 30 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Horace Burgess officiating. Interment was in Haley's Grove Cemetery.
Estes was born May 23, 2005 in Knoxville, the son of Melissa (Dyal) and Estes-Leon Godsey Jr. of Ozone.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Ashton, Brandon and Brady; sisters, Brittany and Ember; and grandparents, Pat and Sam Barnwell and Estes-Leon Godsey Sr., all of Crab Orchard.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Breanna Godsey; and grandparents, Glenn and Barbara Pugh Dyal.
Memorials may be sent to East Tennessee Children's Hospital, 2018 Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN 37916.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Patricia A. Hoering
Oct. 5, 1941 - Nov. 26, 2005
Patricia Ann Hoering of Crossville passed away Nov. 26, 2005 after fighting lung cancer for the past six months. She moved to Crossville in November 1996.
Mrs. Hoering was born Oct. 5, 1941 in New York City. She worked for the state of New York for the WIC program, which takes care of mothers and young children.
In Crossville, she was a member of Fair Park and the Wood Carving Club, was past president of Sherwood Farms Neighborhood Association and was a member of the 278th Family Support Group from November 2004 until the time of her death. She was also a member of the American Legion Unit 163 Auxiliary.
Survivors include her son, Ronald, Douglas and Timothy; and grandchildren, Valerie, Vanessa, Chris and Malcomb.
She will be missed by family and friends and by her husband, Ron Hoering, who will always love her.

Lawrence J. Kareka
Feb. 15, 1921 - Dec. 5, 2005
Lawrence Joseph Kareka passed away Dec. 5, 2005. Funeral services were held in Moscow, PA.
Mr. Kareka was born Feb. 15, 1921 in Scranton, PA, the son of John Joseph and Pearl (Kudajewski) Kareka.
He attended and graduated from the Moscow, PA schools in 1939. He was an oiler with the Merchant Marines, sailing the ships on the Great Lakes. He was also employed by Gouldsboro (PA) Transformer Plant and Tobyhanna (PA) Army Depot.
He married his wife of 40 years, Elizabeth "Betty" Wittenbreder, in 1951. They lived in the Moscow, PA area until 1990, when they moved to Tennessee. After his wife passed away in 1991, he then lived with his son, Larry, in Crossville for his remaining years. Larry loved to tell his stories about sailing on the Great Lakes and about the early years of his life to everyone.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Janette Kareka of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Wayne Barto of Knoxville and Cheryl and Bill Foster of DeFuniak Springs, FL; sister, Helen Tyndall of Hyannis, MA; granddaughters, Jolene Barto and Jennifer Foster; step-grandson, Nicholas Davis; step-granddaughter, Brittany Davis; and 23 nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Wittenbreder; and brother, Edward Kareka.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Wayne Skinner
March 31, 1943 - Dec. 3, 2005
Wayne Skinner, 62, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 3, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Jimmy McElroy officiating. Interment was in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Full military honors were provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Mr. Skinner was born March 31, 1943, in Poplar Bluff, MO, the son of Frances Nadine (Deaton) and Sylvester Skinner.
He was retired from the United States Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Skinner of Crossville; son, Wayne Anthony Skinner of Memphis, daughters, Kimberly Ann Skinner Landis of Ft. Myers, FL and Laura Nadean Mohr of Alcoa; grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler and Layne; mother, Frances Nadine Skinner of Poplar Bluff, MO; brother, Joe Dunlap of Metamora, MI; and sisters, Elsie Skinner of Oxford, MI and Joy Dinkins of Festus, MO.
He was preceded in death by his father, Sylvester Skinner.
Pallbearers were David Thorn, Burt Wright, Joe Wright, Dick Mohr, Jeff Landis and Jeff Mohr.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Sue L. Stevens
Dec. 7, 2005
Sue Lively Stevens, 66, of Kingston, passed away Dec. 7, 2005. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 10, from the chapel of Kyker Funeral Home, with Dennis Mullen officiating. Burial will be in Kingston Memorial Gardens. A reception will be held at Kingston Community Center from 1:30 until 4 p.m. Saturday. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday at the Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston.
Mrs. Stevens graduated from Cumberland County High School and attended Roane State Community College. She was owner and director of Momma Sue's Daycare. She was a member of Morrison Hill Christian Church. She served her community as a Girl Scout leader, girls' softball coach, and a representative and chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee. She also served on the selection committee for Habitat for Humanity.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Paula and Jeff Peterson of Washington, DC, Vickie Watson of Kingston and Katherine and David Ballard of Cookeville; grandchildren, Cory and Casey Watson of Kingston; brothers, James Lively of Washington, DC, Gene (Duck) Lively of Soddy Daisy and John Lively of Dayton, TN; and several nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by her many teachers and daycare children whose lives she touched.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Stevens; parents, Albert James and Cora Lively; and brothers, Frank and Joseph (Brownie) Lively.
Kyker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published Dec. 7.

Nellie C. B. Rhea
Nov. 4, 1907 - Nov. 30, 2005
Nellie Christine Bradley Rhea passed away Nov. 30, 2005. Graveside services were conducted Dec. 2 at Big Lick Cemetery.
Mrs. Rhea was born Nov. 4, 1907, the daughter of James and Elizabeth Bradley.
Survivors include her children, F.O. Rhea, Stan (Ann) Rhea, Brenda Rhea and Sue Kelley, all of Crossville, and James (Alene) Rhea of Marietta, GA; grandchildren, David and Brad Rhea of Crossville, Wesley Rhea of Marietta, GA, Paula Wyatt of Bell Buckle, TN and Steve Kelley of Columbia, TN; great-grandchildren, Baylee and Jake Rhea of Crossville, Paulette Jones of Crossville, Mattie and Samantha Kelley of Columbia, TN and Keith Wyatt of San Diego, CA; and great-great-grandchildren, Aiden and Jake of San Diego, CA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Hugh (Tobe) Rhea, five sisters and eight brothers.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Manson R. Vitatoe
Dec. 26, 1919 - Dec. 2, 2005
Manson R. Vitatoe, 85, of Knoxville, formerly of Crossville, passed away Dec. 2, 2005. Funeral services with military honors were conducted Dec. 4 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home with Bro. Phillip Groos officiating. Burial was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mr. Vitatoe was born Dec. 26, 1919 in Crab Orchard, the son of Columbus "Lum" and Bessie Wright Vitatoe.
He was retired as a carpenter and was of the Baptist faith. He was also a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II with the 50th Engineers stationed in the Aleutian Islands.
Survivors include his wife, Louie Vitatoe of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Judy Vitatoe of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Mike Gamble of Knoxville; brother and sister-in-law, John and Norma Vitatoe of Akron, OH; sister, Ruby Watts of Rock Hill, SC; sister-in-law, Ellen Vitatoe of Akron, OH; grandchildren, S. Travis Gamble, Clay Gamble, Adam Gamble, Katie Gamble, Cassie Vitatoe and Jason Vitatoe; eight great-grandchildren; his beloved dogs, Fraggle and Tosha; and his loving cat, Thom.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl and Clay Vitatoe.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

These obituaries were published Dec. 6.

Abbie J. Berry
Feb. 14, 1933 - Dec. 1, 2005
Abbie J. Berry, 72, passed away Dec. 1, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 5 at North 27 Worship Center in Richmond, IN, with Pastor Robert E. Johnson and the Rev. Daniel Moses officiating. Interment was in Elkhorn Cemetery.
Mrs. Berry was born Feb. 14, 1933 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Vernon and Bertha (Mathis) Sherrill.
She was united in marriage to Roy Berry on Dec. 4, 1949, a union that was blessed with two daughters and two sons. She had lived in the Richmond, IN, community most of her life. She was a homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a faithful member of the North 27 Worship Center. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and her two schnauzers.
Survivors include her husband, Roy Berry; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Pastor Robert E. Johnson and Paula Berry Allen and Donny Allen, all of Richmond, IN; son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Carol Berry of Richmond, IN; grandchildren, the Rev. Daniel Moses, Christopher Berry and Cherish Metsch; three great-granddaughters; sister, Dorothy Heise of Crossville; brothers, Ralph Sherrill and Jack Sherrill of Crossville; and several nieces and nephews. She was also looking forward to the birth of her fourth great-grandchild in May 2006.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Rickey E. Berry on June 8, 2004; and brothers, Lowell, Olan and Pat Sherrill.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the North 27 Worship Center, 5172 North US 27, Richmond, IN 47374.
The Smith and McQuiston Funeral Home of Fountain City, IN, was in charge of the arrangements.

Myra Bryson
Aug. 1, 1916 - Dec. 1, 2005
Myra (Smith) Bryson, 89, of Woodbury, TN, passed away Dec. 1, 2005 at Woodbury Nursing Center. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 3 from the chapel of Smith Funeral Home of Woodbury, with Billy Smith officiating. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery.
Mr. Bryson was born Aug. 1, 1916 in Cannon County, the daughter of Henry H. and Margaret P. (Reed) Smith.
She graduated from Middle Tennessee State Teachers College and taught elementary school. She was the first Head Start teacher in Cannon County. She was a member of Smith Grove Church of Christ.
Survivors include her sons, Andy (Patricia) Bryson and Hayden Bryson, both of Woodbury; daughter, Susan (Charles) Sain of Bradyville, TN; grandchildren, Robert (Amy) Sain of Athens, GA and Andy S. Bryson of Woodbury; great-grandchildren, Delaney and Kendall Sain; sister, Joyce Pigg of Crossville; sisters-in-law, Gladys Northcutt of Woodbury and Lillian Wallace of Hoover, AL; nieces, Margaret Jane Powers of Crossville, Nancy Griner of Hoover, AL and Sally Smith of Bradenton, FL; and lifelong friend, Mrs. T. McBroom.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ike Bryson; brothers, Hobert and Hayden Smith; sisters, Grace Engle and Clima Bryson; and nephew, Reed Jones.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to smith Grove Church of Christ Building Fund.
Smith Funeral Home of Woodbury was in charge of arrangements.

James E. Campbell
April 19, 1926 - Nov. 12, 2005
James Earl Campbell, 79, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 12, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 15 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Terry Barnwell officiating. Burial followed at Big Lick Cemetery, with full military honors provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Mr. Campbell was born April 19, 1926 in Crossville, the son of Minnie (Randolph) and John Campbell.
He was affiliated with the Church of God of Prophecy and was a welder and stone mason. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He loved to hunt and fish with his family.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Mike Parrott of Crossville, Sharon and Don Miller of Crossville and Connie and George Wyatt of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, James Alvin and Eulenia Campbell of Crossville and Ronnie and Tammy Campbell of Grandview; sister, Louise Farr of Crossville; 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Barnwell; brothers, Lester Campbell, Roy Lee Campbell and Allen Stanford Campbell; sisters, Alice Farr and Lida Peterson; and grandson, Earl Campbell.
Pallbearers were Adam Miller, Curtis Campbell, Dale Campbell, Jason Pelham, Jonathan Barnwell and Jack Waldo.
Honorary pallbearers were George Wyatt and Travis Threet.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Doris J. Y. Frady
Aug. 8, 1923 - Nov. 24, 2005
Doris Jean Yates Frady, 82, of Dunlap, passed away Nov. 24, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 28 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. Wade Webster officiating. Burial was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Frady was born Aug. 8, 1923 in St. Cloud, FL, the daughter of John Marion and Addie Mae McClelland Yates.
She was a retired fruit grader for the Fort Pierce Growers Association and attended the Church of Christ. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Lester Garwood of Dunlap; sons and daughters-in-law, Leonard and Mary Frances Kendall of Spring, TX, Charles and Shelia Kendall of Winter Garden, FL and Pete Kendall of Inverness, FL; sister, Dixie Duke of Mobile, AL; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Yates of Palm City, FL and Betty Yates of Jensen, Beach, FL; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, William Kendall and Ervin Frady, three brothers and two sisters.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

Paul R. Harber
Feb. 16, 1931 - Nov. 18, 2005
Paul Ray Harber, 74, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 18, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 21 at Woodhaven Memorial Chapel in Powell, TN, with Bro. Roger Brown officiating. Interment was in Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Powell, TN.
Mr. Harber was born Feb. 16, 1931 in Pennington Gap, VA, the son of Elma (Orr) and John G. Harber Sr.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was an electrician for TVA.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby (Burdine) Harber of Crossville; sons, Larry Ray Harber of Clinton, Gary Lee Harber of Clinton, Kenneth John Harber of Ohio, Jack Burdine of Manchester and William Harber of Crossville; daughter, Vicky Hollingsworth of Crossville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Glen and Hazel Harber of Clinton, Aaron and Barbara Harber of Clinton and Roy and Shirles Harber of Powell; and sister, Vesta Beth Foust of Clinton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John G. Harber Jr.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Josephine A. Hawke
Oct. 9, 2005
Josephine Arra Hawke, 81, of Goodlettsville, TN, passed away at home Oct. 9, 2005. She was loved by all who knew her. Mrs. Hawke was preceded in death by her husband, Earle Hawke, who died Feb. 4, 2005. It seemed she never recovered from his death. They were a very close couple and enjoyed life, and entertaining family and friends.
She was born in Grosse Point, MI, then lived in the North Carolina mountains, then back to the Detroit area before moving to Clarkston, MI, and later to South Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee.
She was the loving mother of Jody Hawke of Long Beach, CA, Dr. Jeff Hawke of Denver, CO and Julie (Ronnie) Honeycutt; and loving grandmother of Alissa and Ethan Honeycutt.
Jo had two brothers who preceded her in death, Max Parris and Wayne Parris.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church.
Graveside committal was conducted Oct. 15, 2005 at Acadia Park Cemetery Birmingham, MI.
Those desiring may make contributions to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 East Adams St., Crossville, TN 38557.

Arnold R. Kidwell Jr.
Dec. 3, 2005
Arnold Ray Kidwell Jr., 41, of the Ozone community, passed away Dec. 3, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, from the chapel of Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, with the Rev. Jeff Plemons officiating. Graveside service and interment will be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. in the Ozone Cemetery. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the funeral service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Kidwell was a member and song leader of Calvary Baptist Church in Kingston, TN. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was employed for 16 years as a security inspector at Y-12 in Oak Ridge.
Survivors include his wife, Regina Kidwell in Rockwood; daughters and son-in-law, Kristy and Stacy Hodges of Chattanooga and Arah Kidwell of Rockwood; son, Josiah Kidwell of Rockwood; grandchildren, Cheyanne and Lydia Hodges; mother, Joyce Kidwell of Rockwood; sisters and brothers-in-law, Gwen and Rick Hasbrouck of Oak Ridge, Kathy Kidwell of Rockwood and Lisa and Allen Dayton of Harriman; nieces, Kerigan Smith, Gracea Smith, Tasha Lowery and Autumn Dayton; nephews, Derek Lowery, A.J. McNeal, Hutson Smith and Titan Dayton; father- and mother-in-law, Jerry and Vivian Hutson of Rockwood; and sister- and brother-in-law, Greta and Tim Smith of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Kidwell Sr.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is in charge of the arrangements.

Edna T. McDonald
Nov. 15, 1913 - Nov. 3, 2005
Edna Threet McDonald, 91, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 3, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mrs. McDonald was born Nov. 15, 1913 in Overton County, the daughter of Alf and Zona Tipton Threet.
Before retiring, she had been an inspector for Chrysler Corporation in Michigan.
Survivors include her son, Glen McDonald of Crossville; granddaughter, Mickie McDonald of Jamestown; great-grandchildren, Samantha and Jonathan McDonald of Allardt; sisters, Edith Hull of Jamestown and Elise Murphy of Crossville; and brother, Pat Threet of Michigan.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Howard Glen McDonald II; and brother, Carl and Otis Threet.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles Wightman
May 13, 1945 - Nov. 28, 2005
Charles "Chuck" Wightman, 60, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 28, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 1 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with the Rev. Patricia Robbennolt officiating. Interment was in Neverfail Cemetery.
Mr. Wightman was born May 13, 1945 in Crossville, the son of Annie (Whittenburg) and Henry Wightman.
He was a maintenance supervisor at Wharton Nursing Home.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia (Dunn) Wightman of Pleasant Hill; son, Tracy Wightman of Pleasant Hill; brother, Steve Wightman of Sparta; sisters, Judy Dunn of Sparta, Dorothy Wagner of Pleasant Hill and Elizabeth Brock of Sparta; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack Wightman, Jimmy Wightman, Jerry Wightman, Joe Wightman, Mike Wightman, Amos Wightman, Don Wightman and Bob Wightman.
Pallbearers were Jermiah Wightman, Josh Wightman, Brier Wightman, Adam Austin, Cliff Wightman and Jeff Smith.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Jean L. Yates
Aug. 23, 1931 - Nov. 28, 2005
Jean Lucille Yates, 74, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 28, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 3 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Doyle Ashburn and David Wilkerson officiating. Special music was provided by Ed Cagle. Burial was in Big Lick Cemetery.
Mrs. Yates was born Aug. 23, 1931 in Sigourney, IA, the daughter of Thomas Clayton Lowe and Sophia Louise Duensing Lowe.
She worked in the cafeteria at Homestead school for many years before retiring. She was also a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Johnnie Yates; sons, Jerry Lee (Shelia) Lowe of Iowa, Jack Eugene Yates and Tim Allen (Chris) Yates of Crossville; daughter, Janice Marie Thomas of North Carolina; grandchildren, Todd and Shannon Lowe, Michael and Christopher Thomas, Cameron Yates and Kendall Yates; step-grandchildren, Wally and Misty Welch; brothers, Bernard Lowe of Nevada, Jack Lowe of Iowa and Don Lowe of Arkansas; sisters, Doris Crossett, Louise Young, Eileen Ansley, Vernelda Yahun, all of Iowa, and Eva Thayer of North Carolina.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Bert and Roy Lowe.
Pallbearers were Adrin Jackson, Phil Cole, John Littleton, Ed Cagle, Charley Predmore and Dennis Robinson.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published Dec. 2.

John G. Dykes
Dec. 17, 1929 - Nov. 27, 2005
John Gordon Dykes, 75, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Nov. 27, 2005. A memorial service was held Dec. 1 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Crossville, with the Rev. David Lampman officiating.
Mr. Dykes was born Dec. 17, 1929 in Detroit, MI, the son of Violet Elizabeth (Rosenou) and Alexander Dykes.
He was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Korean War Vets, 127 South Senior Citizens, Woodmen of the World and Rotary. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Dykes of Fairfield Glade; son and daughter-in-law, Marc and Lisa Dykes of Columbiaville, MI; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Robert Zacharias of Otisville, MI; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Scott Roddy of Auburn Hills, MI; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Joan Dykes of Columbiaville, MI; grandchildren, Jodi Hohenstein and Nathan Blatt of Otter Lake, MI, Jami and Rodney Gentner of Caro, MI, Amanda Dykes of Columbiaville, MI and Alex Dykes of Columbiaville, MI; and great-grandchildren, Ashley Blatt, Kaitlin and Caleb Gentner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Dykes.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial be made to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 East Adams St., Crossville, TN 38555 or Hospice of Lapeer County (Michigan).
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Norma Hart
Jan. 17, 1935 - Nov. 29, 2005
Norma "Sue" Hart, 70, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 29, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Rob Morton officiating. A memorial gathering will be held at the funeral home two hours prior to the service.
Mrs. Hart was born Jan. 17, 1935 in Vinita, OK, the daughter of Ed and Melba Smith Spaulding.
She was retired as office manager and district manager for an ice cream distribution company that she and her husband owned. She was a founding member of the Plateau Christian Church where she also played piano. She loved playing the piano as well as reading, especially history books. She also enjoyed gardening and being outdoors.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Hart of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Ulys M. and Katrina Hart of South Haven, MS; daughters and sons-in-law, Melinda G. and Mahmoud Naderi of Huntsville, AL, Teri D. and Mike Cantrell of Lenoir City and Sharon E. Carroll of Florida; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ed and Donna Spaulding of Gracemont, OK and Paul and Dorothy Spaulding of Tulsa, OK; grandchildren, Stephanie Johnson, Jeremy Norris, Emily Naderi, Kevin Naderi, Libby Hart and Sam Hart; great-grandchildren, Christian Johnson, Kelly Johnson, Ben Norris and Jared Norris; and many special nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandchildren, Diana Cantrell and Lilly Cantrell; and brothers, George, Mylan and Benjamin Spaulding.
The family has respectfully asked that donations be made to the Lilly Cantrell Memorial Endowment Fund at The University of Tennessee, c/o Donna W. Blenter, Director of Development, 303 Claxton Addition, Knoxville, TN 37996-3400.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

Charlie B. Norris
Feb. 4, 1936 - Nov. 27, 2005
Charlie Bronson Norris, 69, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 27, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 30 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Junior Masters officiating. Burial was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mr. Norris was born Feb. 4, 1936 in Bledsoe County, the son of Ervin Lonzo Norris and Bessie Mae Barnwell Norris.
He was a retired construction worker and retired member of Local 818 in Knoxville. He was a member of Higher Ground Church of God.
He was a kind and gentle man and will be remembered fondly for his love of nature and his stories that he loved to tell of fishing expeditions.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Emma Davis Norris; son and daughter-in-law, Charlie Edward and Cynthia Norris; granddaughters, Angellicca Louise Smith and Natasha Shalin Lykins; great-grandsons, Gavin and Christian Smith and Jonathan Dyer; and sisters, Mary Frances Miller, Dorothy Louise Barnes, Anna Grace Marlow and Jewell N. Harris.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Chester Norris of Nashville and Ervin L. Norris Jr. of Crossville; and sister, Christine Kilby of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Terry Oakes, Larry Pelfrey, Josh Dyer, Billy Smith, Doug Reynolds and Eli Reynolds.
Honorary pallbearers were Tim and Tony Barnes and Terry and Ralph Kilby.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Tony A. Selby Sr.
Aug. 28, 1940 - Nov. 21, 2005
Tony Andrew Selby Sr., 65, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Nov. 21, 2005. Graveside services were conducted Nov. 22 from Selby Family Cemetery, with Pastor Mike Kerley officiating.
Mr. Selby was born Aug. 28, 1940 in White County, the son of Coin Dee Selby and Tennie Lewis Selby.
He was a craftsman who made wood carvings of birds and animals.
Survivors include his sons, Andy Selby, Terry Selby and Darrell Selby; daughters, Joy Selby McGuire, Teresa Selby and Misty Selby; grandchildren, Misty Lewis, Cody Sims, Michael Parrish, Kyle Selby, Austin Selby, Shawn Selby, Josh Selby and Jason Lawson; great-grandchildren, Dion Michael Lewis and Dyson Shawn Lewis; and brothers, Charles and Paul Selby.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Kerley.
Pallbearers were Terry Selby, Darrell Selby, Charles Selby, Andy Selby, Joey Davis and Paul Selby.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Alta M. Stokes
Oct. 9, 1924 - Nov. 26, 2005
Alta M. Stokes, 81, of the Bloomington Springs community of Jackson County, passed away Nov. 26, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Anderson Funeral Home in Gainesboro, with Bro. Larry Clinkenbeard officiating. Visitation will be held beginning at noon Saturday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Stokes was born Oct. 9, 1924 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Ruth Allen.
She worked in the dry cleaning and laundry business.
Survivors include her son, Larry Stokes of Bloomington Springs; stepson, Stanley Snider of Tucson, AZ; and grandchildren, Joshua Stokes, Jeremiah Stokes and Gayla May Stokes, all of Houston, TX.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Laurence Stokes; sister, Gracie Meriman; brothers, George Allen, Vernon Allen, Oscar Allen and Tom Allen; and sons, Gerald Stokes and Donald Stokes.
A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.andersonfh.net.
Anderson Funeral Home of Gainesboro is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary E. Turner
April 9, 1931 - Nov. 23, 2005
Mary Ellen Turner, 74, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 23, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 26 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with family members delivering a eulogy. Music was provided by grandson Nathaniel Daffinee and burial was in Turner Cemetery.
Mrs. Turner was born April 9, 1931 in Chevrolet, KY, the daughter of Frank Ellred Norris and Leda Ellen Norris.
She was a factory worker before retiring.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Wade Daffinee, Catha and James Cross, Teresa and John Stafford and B.J. Masters; sons and daughters-in-law, Rondel and Delores Turner, Tracy and Missy Turner and Travis Turner and Becky Ford; grandchildren, Nathaniel Daffinee, Jason Richards, Melissa, Gary and Jennifer Turner, Tabitha Turner, Keith Cross, Stormie Insco, Chris Turner, Derrik Turner, Tonia Turner, Shane Turner, Justin Turner, Brittany Turner, Ashley Stafford, Tony and Hope Stafford, Johnny and Penny Stafford and Caleb Stafford; great-grandchildren, Cassidy Richards, Zachary Insco, Dawson Stafford, Allie and Celestia Turner and Chasity Matthews; brothers, Avery, Clenes and Raymond Norris; and sisters, Minnie Johnson and Myrtle Howard.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Turner; brothers, Ellard, Henry and Arlis Norris; and sister, Crystal Hawn.
Pallbearers were her grandsons, Jason Richards, Keith Cross, Gary Turner, Chris Turner, Shane Turner, Justin Turner, Johnny Stafford, Tony Stafford and Nathaniel Daffinee.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.