Jay D. Hockenberry
March 10, 1933 - Jan. 25, 2004
Jay Denton Hockenberry, 70, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 25, 2004. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Roger Paavola will officiate, with burial in the Shepherd of the Hills Columbarium.
Mr. Hockenberry was born March 10, 1933 in Adrian, PA, the son of Frank L. Hockenberry and Mabern Wolff Hockenberry.
He was a member of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church where he was an Elder for six years, was in the choir and had a video ministry.
He retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years and also from the Teamsters Local 695 after 20 years. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Local 32.
Survivors include his wife, Alice M. Hockenberry; daughters, Christine Dover, Holly Punzel and Susan Schmidt; sons, Anthony Blea, Jason Hockenberry and Daniel Dover; sisters, Winifred Weaver and JoAnn Thorp; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank L. Hockenberry Jr. and Eddie Joe Hockenberry.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Video Ministry or the local DAV.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Virgil N. Snow
Jan. 26, 2004
Virgil N. Snow, 88, formerly of Grimsley, TN, passed away Jan. 26, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 28 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with graveside services held at Flintville Cemetery in Lincoln County, TN Jan. 29.
Mr. Snow was a resident of Country Place Health Care Center. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Free Will Baptist Church in Grimsley, TN. He retired as the Fentress County Soil Conservationist after 37 years of service. He was a renowned music director and gospel song writer. He taught four-part harmony singing schools, having taught his last class at age 84.
Traveling with the Crusaders Quartet, he traveled thousands of miles singing in churches across the United States. He and his wife donated 37 acres of land near Fall Creek Falls State Park on which Fall Creek Christian Campground was built.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Oma Lee Marty Snow; daughter, Jennifer and her husband, Darvin Oakes of Knoxville; son, Newton Snow of Crossville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Eldridge and Matilda Snow of Center Ridge, AR and Charles and Linda Snow of Jacksonville, FL; sister and brother-in-law, Carlotta and John Cowan of Winchester, TN; grandchildren, Jana Shope and her husband, Kevin; D.J. Oakes and his wife, Stephanie of Nashville; Jared Oakes of Nashville; Joy Howell and her husband, Jack of Johnson City; Shannon and Rian Snow of Crossville; Holly Eastwood and her husband, Craven, of Crossville; and great-grandchildren, Bethany, Brandon and Brittney Shope and Skylar Eastwood.
He was preceded in death by his son, Hite Snow; parents, Charles H. and Ophelia M. Snow; and sisters, Marguerite Kincaid and Geraldine Reed.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fall Creek Christian Campground, PO Box 717, Pikeville, TN 37367.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Andrew J. Summer
Jan. 9, 1928 - Dec. 10, 2003
Andrew Jackson ("Andy") Summer was born Jan. 9, 1928 in Catoosa, TN. He passed away peacefully on Dec. 10, 2003 in Wartburg.
He entered the U.S. Army in 1943. Serving in Germany, at SHAPE in Paris, France, in Korea and with two tours in Vietnam, he also served at the Pentagon between 1961 and 1965. He retired from the service in 1970.
He is survived by his son, Mitchell Summer of Santa Barbara, CA; grandchildren, Lindsay Marie Summer of San Diego, CA and Christopher Alan Summer, of Santa Barbara, CA; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Special thanks to Crossville Senior House for their loving support over the past few years.
His final resting place will be the Catoosa cemetery.

Richard A. Adkison
July 12, 1945 - Jan. 21, 2004
Richard Aaron "Casper" Adkison, 58, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 21, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 24 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Vern Daugherty officiated.
Mr. Adkison was born July 12, 1945 in Michigan, the son of Homer and Madeline Ellis Adkison.
He was retired from Ford Motor Co., having worked there 30 years as a 950 machine operator. He was an avid motorcycle rider and rode with the "Michigan Dressers."
Survivors include his wife, Pam Adkison of Crossville; daughters, Sheila Aboujoudeh of Detroit, MI, Cheryl Adkison of Detroit, MI and Jennifer Yarbou of Ferndale, MI; brother, David Adkison of Goodwin, MI; sister, Mary McMahon of Grayling, MI; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers were Lynn Patton, Dan Richie, Keith Bier, John Braddock, Stan Davis and Howard Hood.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Robert W. Hiser
July 17, 1933 - Jan. 21, 2004
Robert William (Bob) Hiser, 70 of Crossville, passed away Jan. 21, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bob Matlock officiating.
Mr. Hiser was born July 17, 1933 in Ava, IL, the son of Clain and Clarissa Luthy Hiser.
He was an electrician for General Motors and a member of the Four Square Gospel Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Peterson Hiser of Crossville; daughter, Sherrie Zelent of Mears, MI; stepson, Bruce Wilderman of Plainfield, IL; six grandchildren; and sisters, Romalie (Sue) Seagrave of Cookeville, Betty Skidmore of Pinkneyville, IL, Ruby Street of Springfield, IL and Mary Dailey of Romeoville, IL.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert Paul Hiser; brothers, Harry and Don Hiser; and sisters, Juanita Crawford and Cora Lee Smith.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Elvie L. P. Kaminski
Elvie Lorraine Pezold Kaminski of Crossville, formerly of Lakewood, NJ, has passed away. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 24 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Princeton Memorial Park in Allentown, NJ. The Rev. Pete Ullmann officiated, with special music by Katherine "Kit" Peterson.
Mrs. Kaminski was born in Washington, DC and lived most of her life in New York and New Jersey. She served in the United States Navy during World War II. She was employed as a bank teller and bookkeeper for many years.
She moved to Crossville about five years ago and bought a home. Unfortunately her health prevented her from living alone for very long. She resided with her cousin and his wife, Clyde and Nancy Pezold, for almost three years prior to entering Country Place Nursing Home.
During that time, Pastor Pete Ullman and many church members, including youth of the church, visited with her on many occasions. At the nursing home, she had tender care by so many caregivers who quickly became her extended family.
A special "thank you" to Lucy Bryan who "brought the church to her" during her stay at Country Place, and who cared for her and made her feel special. To all of you who made her feel special and loved, her family thanks you.
Survivors include her niece, Virginia Hennessy and her husband, Tom, and daughters, Mary, Virginia and Nicole of Baldwin, NY; cousins, Clyde L. Pezold Jr. of Crossville and Robert K. Pezold of Tulsa, OK; and caregivers, Nancy Pezold and Sam Reilly of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Raymond Pezold; and husband, Stanley Kaminski.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Albert B. Paschka
March 13, 1918 - Jan. 25, 2004
Albert Boniface Paschka, 85, of Lake Tansi, passed away Jan. 25, 2004.
A memorial service was held Jan. 27 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, with Father Greg Neuzil officiating.
Mr. Paschka was born March 13, 1918 in Detroit, MI.
He was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. He served 10 years as organist and chaplain for Elks Lodge 250 in Manistee, MI and two years as president of the Lion Club in Manistee, MI. He was president of the Manistee chapter of The Arc. He was Eucharistic minister and lector at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manistee.
He owned and operated Sport Center, a retail sporting goods store. He participated in 15 stage productions at Ramsdell Theater, including leads in <I>Harvey <I>and <I>On Golden Pond<I>. He was caller and instructor of Western style square dancing for clubs in Manistee, Scottville and Baldwin, MI.
He retired after 18 years with Sears.
He was president of the Lake Tansi Community Association and brought ballroom dancing to Lake Tansi Resort. He was lector at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. He was a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He retired from the Hilltoppers board of directors and was retired president of the Community Foundation of Cumberland Plateau.
He was twice vice president of the Seniors of Cumberland County and past member of the board of directors of Golf Court Townhomes.
His hobbies included song writing, oil and watercolor painting, stained glass productions, golfing, dancing, cruising, working in the garden and spreading humor.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice Paschka; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Barbara Paschka and Thomas and Bobbi Paschka; daughters and son-in-law, Linda and Robert Gumieny and Susan Paschka; brother, Ralph Paschka; sister, Joan Priede; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Lee D. Phillips
April 9, 1954 - Jan. 20, 2004
Lee Daniel Phillips, 49, of Lenoir City, passed away Jan. 20, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Bryan Findley officiating. Graveside committal was conducted Jan. 23 at Turner Cemetery.
Mr. Phillips was born April 9, 1954 in Crossville, the son of Dexter and Marie Turner Phillips.
He was a fireman for the Cumberland County Fire Department in Crossville.
Survivors include his daughter, Jennie Janow of Crossville; son, Adam Phillips of Manchester, KY; five grandchildren; parents, Dexter and Marie Turner Phillips of Crossville; brothers, Calvin Phillips, Paul Phillips and James Phillips, all of Crossville; and sisters, Lorene Wilbanks of Crossville and Sidney Howard of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Chief Mike Turner, Commander Chris South, Captain Rick Myers Sr., Lt. Tim Johnson, Phillip Phipps, Mitchell Jenkins, Brion Matthews, Ted Welch, Harold Thompson, Danny Tollet, Kevin Edwards and Jeff Dodson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Bill Pless
Jan. 26, 2004
Bill Pless, 61, of Crossville, formerly of Parrish, FL, passed away Jan. 26, 2004. The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. CST Thursday, Jan. 29 at Putnam-Reed Funeral Home in Pikeville, TN. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. EST Monday, Feb. 2 at Kickliter Funeral Home in Palmetto, FL, with visitation starting at 12:30.
Mr. Pless was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Bradenton, FL, a member of the Sons of the American Legion Squad 309 and the Palmetto Moose Lodge #2117.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Mary Pless of Crossville; daughter, Kara Pless McPherson of Hoover, AL; son, Kenny Pless of Florence, AL; granddaughter, Clar McPherson; grandsons, Coleman McPherson and Collin Pless; brother, Richard Pless of St. Petersburg, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL or any charitable donation of your choice.
Putnam-Reed Funeral Home of Pikeville, TN is in charge of local arrangements.

Juanita L. Beason
Jan. 24, 2004
Juanita L. Beason, 64, of Crossville, formerly of Harriman, passed away Jan. 24, 2004. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, from the chapel of Evans Mortuary, with interment to follow in the Roane Memorial Gardens. Matthew Cannon will officiate.
Survivors include her daughters, Leta Dickard of Kentucky, Debra Burgess of Crossville and Karen Barger of Crossville; sons, Robert Beason Jr. and his wife, Donna, of Crossville, Luther Beason of Dalton, GA and Mike Beason of Harriman; sisters, Pat Davis of Harriman and Margie Underwood of Harriman; brothers, Kenny Turpin and his wife, Judy, of Rockwood and Billy Jack Turpin of Harriman; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Beason; and grandson, Mitchell Waldrop.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is in charge of the arrangements.

Fannie I. Martin
Sept. 29, 1911 - Jan. 15, 2004
Fannie Irena Martin, 92, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 15, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 17 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in the Pomona Cemetery. The Rev. Cliff Ingram officiated.
Mrs. Martin was born Sept. 29, 1911 in Pomona, TN, the daughter of Brice and Anna Dayton Caruthers.
She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her son, Joe Martin of Carrollton, KY; daughters, Catherine Lewis and Wanda Martin, both of Crossville; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Lola Eldridge of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Neal Martin; brother, Robert Caruthers; and sister, Ethel Turner.
Pallbearers were Scott Martin, Steve Martin, Joey Martin, Donathan Jones, David Neal Lewis and Brian Mullins.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

James L. Schubert
March 3, 1905 - Jan. 19, 2004
James Leonard Schubert, 98, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 19, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 22 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens Jan. 23. Harold Qualls II and John Schubert III officiated.
Mr. Schubert was born March 3, 1905 in Roane County, the son of John and Alice Schubert.
He was a retired farmer and a member of Plateau Mission Baptist.
Survivors include his sons, Johnny Schubert, Bob Schubert, Kenneth Schubert, Jack Schubert, Jerry Schubert, Joe Schubert and Melvin Schubert; daughters, Willie Clyde Davis and Betsy Davis; 40 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; 29 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Albert Schubert; and sisters, Nancy Quillen and Nannie Gang.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Hazel Schubert; son, James Schubert; daughters, Margaret Alice Pelfrey and Robbie Lucille Schubert.
Pallbearers were his sons, Bobby Schubert, Kenneth Schubert, Melvin Schubert, Jackie Schubert, Johnny Schubert, Joey Schubert and Jerry Schubert.
Honorary pallbearers were his grandsons and great-grandsons.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Willa D. Siwka
May 8, 1936 - Jan. 18, 2004
Willa Dean Siwka, 67, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 18, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 21 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in New Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Gene Gist officiated.
Mrs. Siwka was born May 8, 1936 in Monterey, TN, the daughter of Charles and Avol Blaylock.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, John Siwka; sons, Danny, Johnny, Michael and Mark Siwka, all of Crossville; sisters, Anna Jean Qualls, Betty Qualls, Eva Phillips, all of Crossville, and Nobie Qualls of Nashville; five grandchildren; four nieces and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Harold and Jim Blaylock.
Pallbearers were Danny Siwka, Johnny Siwka, Michael Siwka, Mark Siwka, Roger Qualls and Robert Wooten.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Ralph E. Swain
Jan. 15, 2004
Ralph Eugene Swain, 83, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 15, 2004 in Corpus Christi, TX. A memorial service and burial will be held at a later date in Crossville.
During World War II, Mr. Swain served with the 82nd Airborne Division. After graduating from the University of Houston, he worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company until his retirement after 25 years of service.
He and his wife, Betty, made their retirement home in Crossville. During his years in Crossville, he became a very active volunteer in the community with the Alzheimer's Day Activity Group, the Telephone Pioneers of America, the Association of Retarded Citizens and the South Park Senior Citizens Center.
He was a lifelong Presbyterian and a member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church of Big Lick.
Survivors include his children, Douglas (Sue) Swain of Corpus Christi, TX and Julia Swain (Danny) Lane of Selma, AL; stepchildren, Thomas P. (Donna) Lauritzen of McMurray, PA, Richard W. (Carol) Lauritzen of South Park, PA, Barbara (Darrell) Laux of Pittsburgh, PA and Robert (Ann) King of N. Huntingdon, PA; 28 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth; parents, Orrvill Joshua Swain and Gertrude Maude Brill Swain; and brother, Orrvill Junior Swain.
Information provided by Hood Funeral Home of Crossville.

Chester C. Hurd
Oct. 2, 1915 - Jan. 12, 2004
Chester Carl Hurd, 88, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 12, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 15 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. Bill Roberts officiating.
Mr. Hurd was born Oct. 2, 1915 in Canisto, NY, the son of Claude and Maude Besse Hurd.
He was retired from Erie Lackawanna Railroad as an engineer.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Norman and Barbara Hurd of Franklin, TN, Philip and Norma Hurd of Crossville, Larry and Sandra Hurd of Hornell, NY and Stephen Hurd of Sparta; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Melvin Campbell of Jamestown and Stephanie and Ronald Henshaw of Crossville; sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Donald Murphy of Hornell, NY; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Patsy R. Ward
July 29, 1932 - Jan. 12, 2004
Patsy Ruth Ward, 71, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 12, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 17 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in the Mayland Cemetery. Bro. Jimmy Turner and Pastor Clint Purdue officiated.
Mrs. Ward was born July 29, 1932 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Elmer Cecil and Mamie Lou Robinson Hood.
She dedicated her entire life to Cumberland Medical Center, having spent 52 years there, working in the lab. She was also a member of Creston Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Bennie Dexter Ward of Crossville; son, Michael Scott Ward of Knoxville; brother, Robert Nelson Hood of Kingsport; sister and brother-in-law, George Ann and Doyle Barnwell of Crossville; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Grizzle, David Hood, Robert Hood, Andrea Stanley, Andrew Barnwell and Allison Gernt.
Pallbearers were Robert Hood, David Hood, Andrew Barnwell, Austin Green, Norman Adams, John Crowder, Derek Gernt, Terry Sherrill and Robert Stanley.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Goldie Bowman
Oct. 21, 1927 - Jan. 17, 2004
Goldie Bowman, 76, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 17, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 19 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Bowman Cemetery. Roland Smith and Scott White officiated.
Mr. Bowman was born Oct. 21, 1927 in Cumberland County, the son of Luther and Laura Bowman.
He was retired from Dave Kirk Automotive where he worked as a salesman and was a member of Central Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Bowman; son, Terry Wayne Bowman of Corpus Christi, TX; daughters, Charlotte Vaughan and Elizabeth Carol Hall of Crossville; grandson, Bradford Allen Vaughan of Crossville; brothers, Reed and Glenn Bowman of Crossville and John Bowman of Cincinnati, OH; and sister, Maxine Norris of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Regina Bowman; and grandson, Bryan Douglas Sevier.
Pallbearers were nephews Bill, Ronnie, Ray, Charlie, Darrell, Ed, Luke, Toney, Ricky and Gary Bowman, Carl Jr., David and Carl Norris, Jeff and Shelby Merida, Nathan and Paul Miller, and Ron and Con Smith.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Lawrence B. Brown
Sept. 18, 1924 - Jan. 14, 2004
Lawrence Burris Brown, 79, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 14, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 17 at Mt. Union Baptist Church in Clarkrange, TN, with interment in the Campground Cemetery. Bro. John David Wilson officiated.
Mr. Brown was born Sept. 18, 1924 in Overton County, the son of Harley James Brown and Mary Alice Wilson Brown of Crossville.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a factory worker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Betty Brown of Robbins, TN, Phillip and Judy Brown of Nashville, Steven and Sheila Brown of Crossville and Randall Brown of Morristown; brothers and sisters-in-law, Hanson and Helen Brown of Nashville, MI, Clarence Brown of Sparta and Noel and Brenda Brown of Crossville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonnie and Chuck Ritter of Crossville, Norma Jean and Fred Donathan, Emma Cline of Albany, IN, Imogene and Gene Fuller of Sparta and Dorothy and Johnny Marshall of Bluffton, IN; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Hamilton Brown; brothers, William (Bill) Brown and Owen Brown; and granddaughter, Deborah Williams.
Pallbearers were Neal Potter, Wade Potter, Tony Brown, Stephen M. Brown, Joseph Brown, Billy Holt and Jeramie Brown.
Honorary pallbearers were Michael Brown, Matthew Brown and Donavon Brown.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy O. Brumfield
Jan. 16, 2004
Dorothy Omalee Brumfield, 80, of Zepherhills, FL, passed away Jan. 16, 2004.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Brumfield of Zepherhills, FL; and sister, Margie Barnett of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ike and Oma Sherrill; stepmother, Reva Sherrill; and brothers, Garlin Sherrill, Clay Sherrill, Roy Sherrill and Ted Sherrill.
Whitfield Mortuary of Florida was in charge of the arrangements.
Information provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc.

Jesse R. Birchard
Dec. 24, 1922 - Dec. 13, 2003
Jesse Raymond Birchard, 80, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 13, 2003. A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. Jan. 26 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fairfield Glade.
Mr. Birchard was born Dec. 24, 1922 in Toledo, OH.
He served in the Navy during World War II and was retired from the auto industry where he was employed by Tucker Corp. in Chicago. He was also employed by Nova Bus in Roswell, NM.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Lillian Birchard. He was the dear father of 11 children: Pamela (Tom) Noviski, deceased; Dennis (Liz) Birchard, Denise (Gary) Cox, Donald (Beata) Birchard, Patrice (Anthony) Musto, Diane (Mark) Ennamorato, Daniel (Lori) Birchard, Dean (Lovie) Birchard, Paula (Karl) Nelson, Delene (John) Taylor and Darcene (Jim) Odonnell. He is also survived by 36 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was brother to Alvena and the late Genevieve, Bud and Rosemarie.
He will be dearly missed.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Leona D. Bolton
Jan. 16, 2004
Leona Dolfie Bolton, 74, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 16, 2004. A memorial service is being planned at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church to be held at a later date. Burial will be in Elkins, WV with arrangements being handled by Tomblyn Funeral Home, (304) 636-5595.
Mrs. Bolton had been a Crossville resident since 2001 and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was in failing health during her years in Crossville but made many friends at the senior center and at church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Sylvia Dolfie of Pensacola, FL; and grandchildren, Daniel, Christa and Jenny.
Memorial gifts to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 East Adams Street, Crossville, TN 38555, or to the Methodist Church would be appreciated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles C. Bryant
June 21, 1934 - Jan. 6, 2004
Charles Clifford "Chuck" Bryant, 69, of Harlingen, TX, formerly of Rockwood, passed away Jan. 6, 2004. A memorial service was held Jan. 9 in Harlingen. A full military burial was held in Houston National Cemetery.
Mr. Bryant was born June 21, 1934 in Roane County, TN, the son of Ardell and Lola Best Bryant.
He owned his own real estate business and taught and called square dances at the "Fun in the Sun" Park. He was also retired from the United State Air Force, having served our country during Vietnam. He produced square dance records on the Mustang Recording label, which he owned. He loved to play golf and was a national square dance caller.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Rick Bryant of San Antonio, TX; grandsons, Jon-Luc and Dandre; former wives, Norma Jean and Peggy; and several nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Bryant; and brothers, Charles Ed, Billy Ray, John D., Howard and Jimmy Bryant.
Rudy Garza Funeral Home in Harlingen, TX was in charge of the arrangements. Obituary furnished courtesy of Hood Funeral Home of Crossville.

Sherry A. Davis
Feb. 11, 1937 - Jan. 13, 2004
Sherry A. Davis, 66, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 13, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at Jehova's Witness Kingdom Hall in Crossville, with Gus Manikiss officiating.
Mrs. Davis was born Feb. 11, 1937 in Lohrville, IA, the daughter of Albert and Verba Miller.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Karl Davis of Crossville; daughter, Victoria Jiminez of Orlando, FL; and nephew, Steven Hammer of Cedar Rapids, IA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jehova's Witness Kingdom Hall in memory of Sherry Davis.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Maxine Elmore
July 3, 1931 - Jan. 12, 2004
Maxine Elmore, 72, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 12, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 15 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. George Long officiated.
Mrs. Elmore was born July 3, 1931 in Riverton, TN, the daughter of James Wheeler Adkins and Artha Alpha Reagan Adkins.
She was a bookkeeper and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her son, David Elmore of Crossville; daughters, Gail Langen of Crossville and Kathy Johnson of Tulsa, OK; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Byron Adkins of Crossville; Kenneth Adkins of Clarkrange and Harris Adkins of Kingsport; and sisters, Gerry Taylor of Jamestown and Hallie Elmore of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Lynn Elmore.
Pallbearers were Mark Elmore, Phillip Elmore, Mack Sealand; Michael Holmes; Pete Langen and David Elmore.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Wayne E. Hodge
Jan. 22, 1948 - Jan. 11, 2004
Wayne Edward Hodge, 55, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 11, 2004. Memorial services were conducted Jan. 17 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. James Greene officiating.
Mr. Hodge was born Jan. 22, 1948 in Rockwood, TN, the son of Luther and Cora Moles Hodge.
Survivors include his wife, Grace Hodge of Crossville; daughter, Christie Kennedy of San Francisco, CA; brothers, Lee Roy Hodge of Crossville, Sammy Hodge of Florida, Tony Hodge of Crossville and Glen Hodge of Alabama; and sisters, Inez Hale of Florida, Cynthia Turner of Ohio, Sandra Greene of South Carolina and Linda Pharris of Florida.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Faye Hodge; and brothers, Franklin, Luther Jr. and Michael Hodge.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Irene A. McAllister
Jan. 28, 1913 - Jan. 15, 2004
Irene A. McAllister, 90, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Jan. 15, 2004. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Fairfield Glade Community Church. Interment will be with her husband in Apollo, PA in the family plot.
Mrs. McAllister was born Jan. 28, 1913 in Cochrans Mills, PA, the oldest child of Lawrence and Lillian Reynolds.
She had lived in Tennessee the past three years, having lived in Norwalk, OH for 25 years and previously in Oklahoma, PA. Along with her husband, she was the owner of the Oklahoma Inn/McAllister's Tavern in Pennsylvania for many years. An excellent seamstress, she designed and sewed costumes for many local theatrical/dance productions as well as clothing. Those who knew her remember her love of reading.
Mrs. McAllister was a 50+ year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW, the Oklahoma Volunteer Fireman's Auxiliary, the Washington Township Ladies Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She served as an officer and on committees for many years. She was a member of the Fairfield Glade Community Church and, previously, the United Methodist Church of Vandergrift, PA.
She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 50 years, Ward McAllister; her parents and one brother.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Paul Caldwell of Fairfield Glade; grandson and his wife, David and Amy Caldwell of Cleveland Heights, OH; grandson, Dr. Douglas Caldwell of Seattle, WA; a sister and a brother.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 East Adams Street, Crossville, TN 38555; the Fairfield Glade Community Church, 521 Snead Drive, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558; or the American Cancer Society.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Delmer Swallows
Feb. 14, 1924 - Jan. 17, 2004
Delmer Swallows, 79, of Mayland, passed away Jan. 17, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 18 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home. The Rev. Dennie M. Moore Sr. officiated, with interment following in the Midway Cemetery on Jan. 19.
Mr. Swallows was born Feb. 14, 1924 in Overton County, TN, to General and Srah Boslen Swallows.
He was a heavy equipment operator.
Survivors include his daughters, Wilma Evans of Cleveland, TN and Mildred Swallows of Crossville; sons, Leonard Swallows of Crossville and Rondal Swallows of Cookeville; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Lou Phillips of Clarkrange.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delcie Bilbrey Swallows.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.

Ellen E. Blakely
June 15, 1916 - Jan. 10, 2004
Ellen Elizabeth Blakely, 87, of Smyrna, passed away Jan. 10, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 13 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. George Long officiated.
Mrs. Blakely was born June 15, 1916 in Crossville, the daughter of William Earl and Eula Pearl Mcoig Baker.
She was a housewife and member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Morris Stone of Crossville and Bill Stone of Nashville; daughters, Karen Buchanan of Smyrna and Kaye Blakely of Crossville; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sister, Hazel Stroud of Dayton, OH.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Vernon Blakely; brothers, Gordon and Ace Baker; and sister, Helen Hill.
Pallbearers were Johnny Baker, Ronny Baker, Tom Flynn, Ken Ferguson, Pat Everhart and David Bentley.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Anthony D. Jackson II
May 22, 1988 - Jan. 3, 2004
Anthony (Tony) Dale Jackson II, 15, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 3, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Brown Cemetery in Kingston, TN. Bro. Charles Barnes officiated.
Tony was born May 22, 1988 in Cleveland, TN, the son of Anthony Dale Jackson I and Norma Langston Jackson.
He was a student and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his parents, Dale and Norma Jackson of Crossville; sister, Paula Jackson of Crossville; grandparents, Bill Jackson of Dalton, GA, Crystal Jackson of Ringgold, GA and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Langston of Ringgold, GA; and great-grandmothers, Arlena Rhodes and Vertle Langston of Tennessee.
Pallbearers were Ben Lilly, Nathan Lake, Teet Godsey, Michael McCalister, James McCalister and Charles Bunch.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Autumn M. Pape
Nov. 11, 2003 - Dec. 28, 2003
Autumn Marie Pape, 7 weeks old, of Boaz, AL, passed away Dec. 28, 2003. Graveside services were conducted Dec. 30 at Harris Cemetery in Cumberland County. Bro. George Jones officiated.
Autumn was born Nov. 11, 2003 in Huntsville, AL, daughter of Michael and Annge Sidwell Pape.
Survivors include her parents, Michael and Annge Pape of Boaz, AL; sisters, Brooke and Annalane Pape of Boaz, AL; grandmother, Carolyn Rodgers of Crossville; and grandparents, Delane and Sandra Sidwell of Crossville and Karen and Dave Altland of Seven Vallies, PA.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Peter J. Benio
July 25, 1921 - Dec. 6, 2003
Peter John Benio, 82, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 6, 2003. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at Christ Lutheran Church in Fairfield Glade. Pastor Jerry Weeks will officiate.
Mr. Benio was born July 25, 1921 in Beresford, PA, the son of John and Eva Kot Benio.
He was a building subcontractor and a maintenance engineer with the Dearborn Public Schools in Dearborn, MI for 30 years. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Benio; daughter, Pauleve Benio-Jcaobitz of Adrian, MI; and sister, Kathryn Edmonds of Wayne, MI.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Benn Peter Benio; and sisters, Mary Scott, Ann Smuk and Faye Blemely.
The family requests memorials be sent to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Barbara J. Purser
Oct. 7, 1931 - Jan. 2, 2004
Barbara Jean Purser, 72, of Heiskell, TN, passed away Jan. 2, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 5 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Phil Jenkins officiated.
Mrs. Purser was born Oct. 7, 1931 in Cleveland, TN, the daughter of W.O. and Josie Marsh Patton.
She was a beautician and of the Church of Christ faith.
Survivors include her son, Rip Purser of Crossville; daughters, Beverly Wheeler of Johnson City and Diana Dunaway of Heiskell, TN; six grandchildren; and brothers, Bill Patton of Nashville, George Patton of Kennesaw, GA and Ron Patton of Chattanooga.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Purser; and brother, Bobby Patton.
Pallbearers were Joe Lee Smith, Joe Purser, Richard Brady IV, Van Patton, Doak Patton and Doug Patton.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Hollis Conley
April 21, 1925 - Jan. 10, 2004
Hollis Conley, 78, of Mayland, passed away Jan. 10, 2004. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Woody Cemetery. Full military honors will be provided by the VFW Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at Woody Cemetery immediately following the services.
Mr. Conley was born April 21, 1925 in Woody, TN, the son of Henderson and Ivora Robertson Conley.
He was a World War II Army veteran and a factory worker.
Survivors include his daughter, Darlene Lee of Muncie, IN; sons, Melfred Conley of Sparta and Holles Conley of Muncie, IN; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Scarlett "Sissy" Brown of Crossville, Glen T. Rogers Jr. of Mayland and Clayton Conley of Muncie, IN; brothers, Willis Conley of Cookeville and Clarence Conley of Buffalo Valley, TN; and sisters, Pearl Jordon, Emily Bowman and Lorene Barnwell of Crossville and Gladys Conley and Martha Conley of Dayton, OH.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Brown Conley; and daughter, Debbie Davis.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey is in charge of the arrangements.

Ambrose Easterly
Jan. 4, 1920 - Dec. 16, 2003
Ambrose Easterly of Smithville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003 at Baptist DeKalb Hospital.
Mr. Easterly was born in Pickett County on Jan. 4, 1920 and graduated from Crossville High School in 1938. He graduated from Berea College in 1942 and received a Master in Library Science from Peabody College in 1949. He was a retired college librarian from Harper College in Palatine, IL, a World War II Marine Corps veteran and a member of the Woodbury Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Rubye Lee Robinson Easterly of Smithville; daughters, Cathy (Cliff) Feltham of Lexington, KY, Susan (Tim) White of Renton, WA, Anne (Ted) Easterly-Potter of Thiensville, WI and Jane Easterly of Gurnee, IL; sisters, Virgie (Elmo) Lewis and Jeanne (Clyde) Thurman, both of Crossville, and Glenna Ruth Tabor of Orangevale, CA; brothers, Herbert Easterly of Crossville and Herman Easterly of Dayton, OH; 10 grandchildren, Mike, Matt and Anne Sweazey; Chris Feltham and Carrie Feltham Marshall; Emily, Alex and Rebecca White; Elizabeth and Ben Joe Potter; and two great-grandchildren, Dane and Devin Sweazey.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Rose Sweazey, two sisters and one brother.

Wade Hightower
Sept. 7, 1942 - Jan. 3, 2004
Wade Hightower, 61, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 3, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 6 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery in Sparta. Bro. Danny Smith officiated, with special music by Sam Graham, Bro. Danny Smith, Jeff Tollett, Barbara Thompson, Anita Smith and Amy Bailey.
Mr. Hightower was born Sept. 7, 1942 in Hamilton, AL, the son of Lee and Necie Dill Hightower.
He was a member of the Crab Orchard Christian Church and was self-employed as a blacksmith and a horse trainer. He was also a member of the Tennessee and American Quarter Horse Association.
Survivors include his wife, Emily Hightower of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Amy and Paul Bailey of Sparta and Kerry and Mark Lovell of Cookeville; brothers, Herman (Sonny) Hightower of Aberdeen, MS and Bud Hightower of Russellville, AL; sisters, Mary Lou Hooks of Alabama, Wilma Ballard of Hamilton, AL, Johnnie Burks of Hamilton, AL, Thelma Dobbs of Charleston, SC and Elizabeth Grissom of Muscle Shoals, AL; and grandchildren, Jordan, Korry and Caleb Bailey and Savanna Lovell.
Pallbearers were Paul Bailey, Mark Lovell, Roger Elder, John Simpson, Dale Farley and Stuart Jones.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.

Gladys E. Miller
Jan. 8, 2004
Gladys Ellen Miller, 99, of Rockwood, passed away Jan. 8, 2004. Graveside services and interment were conducted Jan. 10 at the Glen Alice Cemetery in Rockwood, with the Rev. Robert Daniel officiating.
Mrs. Miller was the oldest member of the Westel community and one of the first ladies in the area to sell Avon. She was a Rockwood Pythian Sister and was a very active charter member of the Westel Home Demonstration Club. She was known for her craft and cakemaking abilities and won many first-place ribbons at county fairs. She taught piano lessons and enjoyed writing poetry. She had written many poems and could recite many pieces of poetry.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Johnny Miller Jr. of Harrison, TN and Claude and Diane Miller of Westel; grandchildren, Scott Miller, Shelly Miller, Jonathon Miller and Cynthia Miller; great-grandchildren, Frank, Nicole, Chelsie and Katlynn Miller; and special friends and caregivers at Marshall C. Voss Health Care Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jonathon and Annie Worstel; husband, Johnny Miller Sr.; daughter, Anna Louise Miller; and daughter-in-law, Betty R. Miller.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude's Ranch for Children, 100 St. Jude's Street, Boulder City, NV 89005-1618.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.
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James H. Smith
Sept. 9, 1944 - Jan. 8, 2004
James (Jim) Howard Smith, 59, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 8, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 11 at Memorial Baptist Church, with Bro. Bill Roberts officiating. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Schmidt-Dhonau Funeral Home in Sharonville, OH. Graveside committal will follow at the Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery in Cincinnati, OH.
Mr. Smith was born Sept. 9, 1944 in Cincinnati, OH, the son of William H. Smith and Margie Marie Chisenhall Smith.
He was a processor for Avon Products and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Amy Reshea and Dusty Holloway of Baker, FL; grandchildren, Chandler and Madison Holloway; and brother, Gary Leroy Smith of Crossville.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to the Memorial Baptist Church, PO Box 39, Crossville, TN 38557.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. of Crossville and Schmidt-Dhonau Funeral Home of Sharonville, OH are in charge of the arrangements.

Mildred Y. Wigington
March 10, 1921 - Jan. 2, 2004
Mildred Young Wigington, 82, of Akron, OH, passed away Jan. 2, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 6 from the chapel of Schlup-Pucak Funeral Home, with burial in Greenland Memorial Park in Akron, OH.
Mrs. Wigington was born March 10, 1921 in Crossville, the daughter of George and Rebecca Young.
Survivors include her daughters, Rita Dobson of Akron, OH and Linda Martin of St. Charles, MO; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Wigington; sisters, Alta Hedgecoth, Grace Turner, Nell Burnett, Georgia Walker; and brothers, Orlie Young, Dean Young and Roland Young.
She was a loving aunt to a host of nieces and nephews who reside in Crossville.

Helen I. Krisko
Jan. 3, 2004
Helen Irene (Roberts) Krisko, 65, of Dayton, OH, passed away Jan. 3, 2004. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home in Kettering, OH, with interment in Miami Valley Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Krisko was born in Crossville, TN and lived in Dayton, OH for over 50 years.
Survivors include her children, Robert Bryant of Sarasota, FL, Donna Conley of Dayton, OH and Larry Bryant of Bradenton, FL; sister, Louise (Truman) Choate of Springboro, OH; brothers, Spencer (Nancy) Roberts of Franklin and Kenneth (Pat) Roberts of Lenanon; grandchildren, Desteny and Jeremy; and great-grandchild, Journey.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan G. and Allie Roberts; husbands, Frank Bryant and Joseph Krisko; and dear friend, Wilber "Brownie" Brown.
Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home of Kettering, OH is in charge of the arrangements.

Retha D. McDaniel
March 16, 1938 - Dec. 29, 2003
Retha Dare McDaniel, 65, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 29, 2003. Graveside services were conducted Dec. 31 at Creston Cemetery, with interment following. Bro. Charles Barnes officiated.
Mrs. McDaniel was born March 16, 1938 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Willie Farmer Russell and Mary Ward Russell.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Kim Stephens of Crossville; sons, Wade Russell of Crossville, Leonard McDaniel Jr. of Dayton, OH, and Lynn, Marc and Bruce McDaniel, all of Crossville; nine grandchildren; brother, Clyde Russell of Crossville; and sisters, Pauline Adams, Lois Slavens, Betty Brown, Rilda Wyatt and Roberta Hall, all of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard McDaniel Sr.; and brother, Leonard Russell.
Pallbearers were Walter Wyatt, Warren Wyatt, Willie Hale, Jerry Adams, Vernon Adams and Sam Burnett.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

William C. Simmons
May 5, 1917 - Dec. 30, 2003
William (Kaiser) Curtis Simmons, 86, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 30, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 1, 2004 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Glenn Franklin and Bro. B.J. Brown officiated, with special music by Nathan Smith and Vernon Carey.
Mr. Simmons was born May 5, 1917 in Cumberland County, the son of Thomas Henry Simmons and Maggie Lou Sapp Simmons.
He was an employee of Roane Electric Co. and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Carey Simmons of Crossville; sons, Richard and Sammy Simmons of Crossville; daughter, Janice Simmons of Crossville; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Ruby Doggett of Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Walter, Clifford, Edgar and Junior Simmons; sister, Flora Simmons; and grandson, Keith Simmons.
Pallbearers were Bruce Simmons, Mark Franklin, Vernon Carey, Jared Houston, Steve Luttrell and Anthony Luttrell.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Willene Whitehead
Jan. 22, 1931 - Jan. 4, 2004
Willene Whitehead, 72, of Baxter, TN, passed away Jan. 4, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 7 from the chapel of Baxter Funeral Home, with burial in Rock Springs Cemetery. The Rev. J. Glea Shelley officiated.
Mrs. Whitehead was born Jan. 22, 1931, in Putnam County, the daughter of Herman and Ovella (Goolsby) Rigsby.
She was a homemaker and a member of Bethany Methodist Church.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Jeannie Roney of Crossville and Toni and Roger Stockton of Cookeville; son, Laddie Stanton of Baxter; brothers, Bethel Henley of Michigan, Kenneth Henley of Baxter and Keith Henley of Cookeville; sisters, Betty Nash of Cookeville and Joan Quinley of Virginia; and grandsons, Michael and David Roney, and Jeremiah and Daniel Stockton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ben Henley.
Baxter Funeral Home of Baxter, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Elisabeth G. Akins
Oct. 23, 1921 - Dec. 27, 2003
Elisabeth Genders Akins, 82, of North Bend, WA, passed away Dec. 27, 2003. A memorial Mass was held Jan. 2 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Crossville. Father Patrick Brownell officiated, with interment held at the Akins Cemetery in Winesap, TN.
Mrs. Akins was born Oct. 23, 1921, in Sittard, The Netherlands.
She immigrated to the United States in 1953 and became a naturalized citizen in 1958.
In 1958, she met and married Billie Akins of Crossville in Los Angeles, CA and the couple settled in Southern California to raise two children, Michelle and Gregory.
In 1986, Mrs. Akins retired after a long career in the medical field, where she worked primarily as a radiation oncology technician. The couple retired to Bill's hometown of Crossville in 1994.
Mrs. Akins' grace and class impressed everyone who met her. She was a warm, generous soul and a rare treasure of a lady. Her greatest joy in her later years was undoubtedly her only grandchild, Maggie.
Survivors include her son, Gregory Akins of Las Flores, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Tim Wood of North Bend, WA; granddaughter, Margaret Elisabeth Wood of North Bend, WA; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Donald Akins, Tom Akins, Gwelda Gannon, Jim Akins, Kitty Hale and Charlie Akins, all of Crossville, and Nancy Dodgins of Charleston, SC; and nephew, Harie Genders and his wife, Toos, and their daughters, Sigrid and Miriam of Susteren, The Netherlands.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Akins.
Information was provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home.

Zeola L. Davis
Aug. 8, 1923 - Dec. 23, 2003
Zeola Lee Davis, 80, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 23, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 27 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Baker's Chapel Cemetery. Bro. J.D. Carnes officiated, with special music by Tony Davis.
Mrs. Davis was born Aug. 8, 1923 in Crossville, the daughter of Maurice and Mary Etta Farrell Goss.
She was a cook at the Cumberland Mountain State Park and of Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Judy Davis and Harry and Angie Davis, all of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Stanley Kemmer, Gail Coleman and Helen and Donald Melton, all of Crossville; 15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great-grandchildren; and brothers, Marvin Goss of Manchester, TN and Doug Goss of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cyril Davis; and brothers, Bob and John Goss.
Pallbearers were Wade Davis, Randy Coleman, Alex Davis, Tommy Melton, Don Melton Jr., Barry Melton, Cliff VanDorn, Johnny Frank Warner and Michael D. Kemmer.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mark A. LaFabre
May 31, 1940 - Dec. 27, 2003
Mark A. LaFabre, 63, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 27, 2003.
Mr. LaFabre was born May 31, 1940.
He was a truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Douglas; children, Debrah Lynn Geiger, Carson LaFabre and Mark LaFabre, all of Florida; stepchildren, Bennie Douglas, Kedric Douglas, Renee Trejo, Patricia Gutierrez, Alice Barnes and Donna Barnes; four grandchildren; 19 step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Virginia Dyer, Patty Kilburn and Mary Dotson; and brothers-in-law, John Agnew and Lee Agnew.
A Trucker's Prayer
Dear God above, bless this truck I drive,
And help me keep someone alive.
Be my mortal sight this day
On streets where little children play.
Bless my helper fast asleep,
Both our souls are yours to keep.
And my cargo, keep safe and sound,
As I drive this big rig around.
Make my judgment sound as steel,
And be my hands upon the wheel.
Bless the traveler going past,
And teach them not to go so fast.
Give me strength for every trip,
So I may care for what they ship.
And make me mindful every mile,
That life is just a little while - Amen.
- Carlos Lee Akers Sr.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Richard C. Phelps
Dec. 30, 2003
Richard C. (Dick) Phelps, 88, of Tullahoma, TN, passed away Dec. 30, 2003. A memorial service was conducted Jan. 3 at The Place in Tullahoma, with the Rev. Jim Beaty from First United Methodist officiating. Also, a memorial service was conducted in Crossville Jan. 4 at First Congregational Church, with the Rev. Cecil McFarland officiating.
After many years in Brentwood, TN, Mr. Phelps retired to Lake Tansi in Crossville and was finally a resident at The Place in Tullahoma, TN. He was a graduate of the Southern School of Printing, was a retired printing supervisor and served as president of the Nashville Craftsman Printing Guild. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in Europe.
He served the Boy Scouts of America as a committeeman of Troop 1, Brentwood, and as a Cubmaster and Explorer Advisor.
He was chairman of the board of trustees of Brentwood Methodist Church, lay leader and taught Sunday school for many years.
In retirement, Mr. Phelps was very active in the Cumberland County Beautiful Association. He served multi-year terms as president of the Crossville Exchange Club, which presented him with the Book of Golden Deeds Award.
He was an active member and trustee of the First Methodist Church of Crossville, and later was a member of the First Congregational Church of Crossville. In 1995, he was named the Cumberland County Outstanding Volunteer of the Year for service to The Stephens Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. He was instrumental in the formation of this important children's advocacy center and served as senior vice president of the center's board of trustees.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 63 years, Gladys G. Phelps; sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Sue, Jim and Vickie, Roy and Pat, Don and Brenda, and Tom; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Stephens Child Abuse Prevention Center, 403 E. University St., Livingston, TN 38570. For more information, please contact Dr. Tom Phelps at (931) 759-4945.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Jessie P. Strange
June 17, 1932 - Dec. 24, 2003
Jessie Pauline Strange, 71, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 24, 2003. Services will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Strange was born June 17, 1932 in Fentress County, the daughter of Corbet and Martha Smith.
She was a sitter for the elderly and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Nathaniel and Steven Strange, both of Florida; daughters, Vanessa Bustamante of Crossville and Valarie MacMillan of Florida; and 14 grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Strange; and brother, Wiley Smith.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary M. Wyatt
Dec. 31, 2003
Mary Maude Wyatt, 96, passed away Dec. 31, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 3 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with interment in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Dennie Moore officiated.
Mrs. Wyatt and her husband, Burnett, provided 21 years as loving foster parents to 49 children. She was a very devoted, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to everyone who knew her.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Marie Wyatt of Hixson, TN and George and Dorothy Wyatt of Chattanooga, TN; daughter-in-law, Reba Wyatt of Nashville, TN; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Burnett; and son, Everette.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7)
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.