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These obituaries were published
Jan. 31.
Vernon K. Barnett
March 9, 1938 - Jan. 24,
2006
Vernon Keith Barnett, 67, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 24,
2006. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 27 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with the Rev. Martha Hale officiating.
Full military honors were provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Interment was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mr. Barnett was born March 9, 1938 in Crossville, the son of
Wilmer and Beulah (Wilson) Barnett.
He was a member of Dorton Methodist Church and was retired from
the United States Navy, a veteran of the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife, Geneva (Myers) Barnett of Crossville;
sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Karen Barnett and Wayne
and Elizabeth Barnett, all of Crossville; daughter, Verna Dixon
of Crossville; father, Wilmer Barnett of Hebbertsburg; brothers,
Kenneth Barnett of Crossville, Curtis Barnett of Seaford, DE
and Larry Barnett of Hebbertsburg; sister, Sheritta Monday of
Crab Orchard; and grandchildren, Chris, Amanda and Jessica, all
of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Beulah (Wilson) Barnett;
brothers, Lane, Lewis, Carroll and Layern; and sisters, Dianna
and Doris.
Pallbearers were Ed Rose, Bruce Rose, John Hale, Tony Hall, Rick
Barnett and Chris Hall.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Lorean Davis
Jan. 19, 1930 - Jan. 24,
2006
Lorean (Lynn) Davis of Crossville passed away Jan. 24, 2006.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 26 from the chapel of Bilbrey
Funeral Home, with Bro. Junior Pugh, long time family friend,
officiating. Special music was by Shirley Maynard, Connie Pena
and Junior Pugh. Burial was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Davis was born Jan. 19, 1930 in Gainsboro, the daughter
of Shelby and Molly (Goad) Lynn.
She was a homemaker, loving mother of nine children and a nurse
technician with 23 years at Cumberland Medical Center. She was
also a member of Light House of Praise Church.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Dr. Lacy
B. Shaw of Alexandria, LA, Kathy Bilyeu of Crossville, Debbie
and Ronnie Rigsby of McMinnville, Joyce and Ron Edwards of Crossville,
Clara Davis of Crossville, Edna Davis of Crossville and Carla
and Jimmy Cox of Crossville; son, James "Randy" Davis
of Crossville; stepmother, "Ma" Brina Lynn; sisters,
Bobbie Heady, Frances Murphy, Helen Kernel, Faye Kernel, Patricia
Powers, Ann Allen, Gale Lofit, Winnie Bee Craighead and Modean
Pruett; brothers, Joe Lynn and Lester Fred Lynn; grandchildren,
Tonya Boatman, Rodney and J.J. Pugh, Donnie, J.R., Davis and
Cheryl Cole, Phoenix Rigsby, Leslie Fish, Katrina, Andy and Chris
Davis, Kim Buccina, Josh and Christy Stone; great-grandchildren,
Lexi and Marcus Pugh, Lester Cole III, D.J., Jasmine and Josh
Davis, Jessie and Leslie Lee Fish, Baylee Davis, Addie Davis,
Corey and Emilee Buccina and Blake Hammonds; family members,
Jim and Anna Davis; and special friends, Betty Hood, Tonya Tollett,
Dr. Beth Petty, Lisa Carter, Marie Sapp and Dr. Susan Pick.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
son, Donathan Gene Davis; brother, Junior Bud Lynn; and grandson,
Chris "Bubby" Boatman.
Pallbearers were Ron Edwards, Josh Stone, Leslie Fish, Rodney
Pugh, Chris Davis and J.R. Davis.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Truman H. Tinch
April 11, 1945 - Jan.
27, 2006
Truman Henry Tinch, 60, of Livingston, passed away Jan. 27, 2006.
Visitation was conducted Jan. 30. The family has chosen cremation.
Mr. Tinch was born April 11, 1945 in Putnam County, the son of
Hubert and Juanita (Hinson) Tinch.
He was a self-employed carpenter and a member of the Church of
God of Faith.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Randy
Ogletree of Cookeville, Kathy and Jeff Goolsby of Carthage, Amy
and Darrell Henry of Cookeville and Melissa Wilson of Crossville;
brothers and sister-in-law, Alvin Tinch of Texas and Shirley
and Janice Tinch of Indiana; sisters and brother-in-law, Ruth
Boles, Pearl Judd and Lillie and Jim Lafever, all of Cookeville;
15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; special niece and
husband, Cheryl and Leroy Rex of Monterey; and special friend,
Ruth Mabry of Westmoreland.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers,
Carl, Lonnie, Bennie and L.B. Tinch; and grandson, Cody Ogletree.
Whitson Funeral Home of Cookeville was in charge of the arrangements.
These obituaries were published
Jan. 27.
Elizabeth H. Inman
Aug. 25, 1912 - Jan. 19,
2006
Elizabeth Hamby Inman, 93, of the Homestead community, passed
away Jan. 19, 2006, after a short hospital stay while visiting
her daughter in San Antonio, TX. Funeral services were conducted
Jan. 24, with interment at Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Inman (Lizzie as many affectionately called her) was born
Aug. 25, 1912, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Hamby in
Morgan County.
At the age of 17, on Sept. 25, 1929, she married Ed Inman, to
whom she was a faithful and loving wife for 57 years. Their union
was blessed with eight children, 21 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren,
and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was a wonderful woman
who was dedicated to her family, friends, and community throughout
her life.
The family was living in Harriman when Ed was one of the first
25 men chosen to receive a Homestead site as part of the Cumberland
Homesteads Project. Families with a reputation for being hardworking,
honest, and good citizens qualified for the project. The Inman
family, through hard work and dedication to the Homestead Project,
created a loving home on Huckleberry Lane.
Elizabeth, in addition to being a wife, mother and homemaker,
was employed by the Cumberland County School System. During her
employment days, she lovingly prepared meals for the students
at Cumberland County High School and Homestead Elementary School.
After many years of service, she retired to spend time with her
husband.
Mrs. Inman, a member of the Homestead Baptist Church, will be
greatly missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include her six devoted children, Callie Whittaker,
Charles Inman, and Christopher Inman of Dayton, OH, Carolyn Robinson
of Sparta, Curtis Inman of Nashville, and Charlotte Cook of San
Antonio, TX.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Inman; and two sons,
Carl Inman and Clarence Inman.
Her grandsons served as pallbearers.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Malcolm E. Sower
Jan. 22, 2006
Malcolm E. Sower, 88, passed away Jan. 22, 2006, at his home
in Crossville, TN. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 26 at
Jones and Son Funeral Home, Oneida, TN. A graveside service followed
at Chitwood Cemetery, Winfield, TN. Services were officiated
by Pastor Fred Ward of Heritage Baptist Church, LaFollette, TN,
and Pastor Bob Schoolfield of Victory Baptist Church.
Mr. Sower was born in Scottsville, MI, and resided for 45 years
in Temperance, MI, before moving to Crossville in 1990. He served
as an Army sergeant in the South Pacific during World War II.
He was employed for over 40 years by the Lathrop Co., Toledo,
OH, retiring in 1985 as project superintendent. He was a current
member of Victory Baptist Church, Crossville, and was a long-time
member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Toledo, OH, where he served
for 43 years and was instrumental in supervising various early
church building programs.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Lucille;
daughters, Dawn Sower, Deborah (Dave) Wokaty of Rensselaer, NY,
and Diane (Dana) Smoke of Canton, GA; son, David (Rebecca) Sower
of Cedar Hill, TN; grandchildren, Madeline Sower, Lauren Smoke,
Kelsey Smoke, Emily Smoke, Erin Sower, Sarah Wokaty, Hannah Wokaty
and Luke Sower; brother, Christopher; and sister, Floy Sower
Shank.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Dorothy; brothers,
William, Paul and Donald; and sisters, Naomi Sower Cramer and
Lucy Sower Anderson.
Mr. Sower was followed in death the same day by his brother,
Edson.
These obituaries were published Jan. 25.
Bobby D. England
Oct. 19, 1935 - Jan. 22,
2006
Bobby "Dusty" Dwain England, 70, of Crossville, passed
away Jan. 22, 2006.
Mr. England was born in the Homesteads of Cumberland County on
Oct. 19, 1935, the son of Henry Clay England and Georgia Lee
Johnson England.
He was a truck driver and had served in the U.S. Air Force. He
was of the Church of Christ faith and his greatest enjoyment
in life came when he was breaking horses, trail riding and camping.
Survivors include his sons, Bobby D. England Jr., Daniel H. England
and David F. England; daughter, Brenda Dawn England; stepson,
Christopher S. Selk; ex-wife, Maureen Selk; grandchildren, Joshua
Bohannon and Kristin Selk; sisters, Gwendolyn Hitchcox of Knoxville,
Berneice McNeill of Crossville and Eula Lee Cope of Dayton, OH;
brother-in-law, Mac McNeill of Crossville; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister,
Henrietta Sherrill; and brother, James Bruce England.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
Glenna R. Harris
Jan. 22, 2006
Glenna R. Dyer Harris, 71, of Pikeville, passed away Jan. 22,
2006. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 25 from the chapel
of Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, with Pastor Mike Ritzman and the
Rev. Delbert Raines officiating. Burial was in Blackburn Cemetery.
Mrs. Harris was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, James Harris of Pikeville; daughters,
Pat Mills, Stella Hale and Annette Kilgore, all of Spencer; sons,
Doug and Ernest Kilgore of Crossville and Dennis Kilgore of Cookeville;
10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois
Beatty of Lakeland, FL, Pauline Fann of Dayton, OH and Louetta
Goga of Porterville, CA; brothers, Loyd Bilbrey of Pensacola,
FL and Jennings Bilbrey of Virginia Beach, VA; and several nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Kenny Kilgore and
Neal Dyer; granddaughter, Toni DeAnn Hale; sister, Ernestine
King; and brother, Floyd Bilbrey.
Putnam-Reed Funeral Home of Pikeville was in charge of the arrangements.
Mary E. Stockard
Jan. 22, 2006
Mary Eunice Cline Stockard, 92, a lifetime resident of Johnson
City, passed away Jan. 22, 2006. A celebration of life service
was conducted Jan. 24, in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral
Home of Johnson City, with the Rev. Baron Eliason officiating.
The graveside committal service was held Jan. 25 in Crossville
City Cemetery.
Ms. Stockard was a native of Crossville, TN, and the daughter
of the late Sherman and Sallie Deatherage Cline.
She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of
Johnson City for over 60 years including past-president of the
Women's Bible Class. She was a retired registered nurse beginning
at the Veterans Administration of Mountain Home, TN, followed
with over 30 years as a public health nurse for the Washington
County Health Department. After post-graduate work at Nashville
Peabody College, she concluded her career as director of the
Washington Count Crippled Children's Service with retirement
in 1976.
Ms. Stockard was a past member of the American Business Women's
Association and named "Woman of the Year" in 1982.
She was very active in the community in volunteer work such as
the local chapter of the American Red Cross, the American Legion
Auxiliary and served as a member of the board for Juvenile Judge
Shirley Underwood.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Charles
G. and Dorothy Stockard, Jr. of Hacienda Heights, CA, and Raymond
C. and Judy Stockard, Sr. of Morristown, TN; 10 grandchildren,
Sharon and John Purifoy of Bristol, VA, Raymond C. and Shannon
Stockard, Jr. of Hiltons, VA, Chip and Pam Stockard of Hendersonville,
TN, Jennifer Holder of Murfreesboro, TN, Beth and Mike Kerney
of Atlanta, GA, Brian Stockard of Mechanicsburg, PA, Brad and
Melissa Smith of Austin, TX, Matt and Anita Smith of Yorba Linda,
CA, Delana and Pat Day of Sellersburg, IN, and Dedra and Pat
Shell of Limestone, TN; and 18 great-grandchildren.
The family thanks Ms. Gerrie Steele of Kingsport, TN, and Ms.
Vickie Dearing of Morristown, TN, for the loving care given to
Ms. Stockard the final 10 years of her life.
Condolences may be made online at www.appalachianfuneralhome.com.
Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Johnson
City was in charge of the arrangements.
Mary L. Tucker
Feb. 18, 1923 - Jan. 20,
2006
Mary Leta (Johnson) Tucker, 82, formerly of Crossville, passed
away Jan. 20, 2006 in Freemont, OH. Funeral services were conducted
Jan. 22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Ralph
Reagan officiating. Interment was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Tucker was born Feb. 19, 1923 in Overton County, the daughter
of George and Loretta (Eldridge) Johnson.
Survivors include her sons, Ray Tucker of Ohio, Robert Tucker
of Ohio and Freddy G. Tucker of Crossville; seven grandchildren;
16 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
sisters, Viola Rodgers, Dovie Johnson and Julie Ann Johnson;
and brothers, Joe, Calvin and Curtis Lee Johnson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
These obituaries were published
Jan. 24.
Betty S. Bartges
Jan. 14, 2006
Betty Suddath Bartges, 81, passed away Jan. 14, 2006 after a
long illness. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Bartges was born and raised in Roane County, the daughter
of James and Beth Suddath.
She lived many years in Mississippi and had lived for the last
30 years in Crossville.
Survivors include her sisters, Gertrude Gant of Oak Ridge and
Helen Dyer of Harriman; nieces and nephews, Julie Shepard of
Idaho Springs, CO, John Gant of Denver, NC, Carol Gant of Oak
Ridge, Leslie Fox of Clinton and Tom and Bob Tilley of Harriman;
and good friend, Dave Burgess of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Bartges.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Donald R. Bordenkircher
Dec. 31, 1922 - Jan. 13,
2006
Donald Richard Bordenkircher, 83, of Crossville, passed away
Jan. 13, 2006. Graveside services were held Jan. 16 at Green
Acres Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Max Mayo officiating.
Mr. Bordenkircher was born Dec. 31, 1922 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH,
the son of Frank and Ava (Graham) Bordenkircher.
He was a loving father and husband. He was retired from Crossville
Rubber Plant as a chemical engineer and was of the Methodist
faith. He was a member of VFW Post 1733 and Smoky Mountain Knoxville
Volunteers. He served in the United States Army during World
War II.
Survivors include his wife, Hannah Mae (McConnell) Bordenkircher
of Crossville; son, David Bordenkircher of Nashville; daughters
and son-in-law, Deborah and Mark Sanders of Lebanon, Mary Bordenkircher,
Rebecca Bordenkircher and Barbara Bordenkircher, all of Crossville;
grandchildren, Michael and Elizabeth Sanders of Lebanon; and
brother, Bruce Bordenkircher of Livermore, CA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister,
Marie Carlton.
Pallbearers were David Bordenkircher, Michael Sanders and Mark
Sanders.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
M.C. Deck Sr.
Oct. 6, 1927 - Jan. 9,
2006
M.C. Deck Sr., 78, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 9, 2006. Funeral
services were conducted Jan. 12 from the chapel of Hood Funeral
Home, with Bro. Robert Lawrence and Bro. Dillard Cantrell officiating.
Burial was in Woody Cemetery.
Mr. Deck was born Oct. 6, 1927, in Cumberland County, the son
of Mayford Calvin and Rilla Ann Shillings Deck.
He was self-employed as an auto body repairman and a veteran
of the U.S. Army. He was also a member of Isoline Baptist Church.
He loved working with his hands and taking care of his church
which he did as long as he was able. He also enjoyed playing
chess.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 57 years, Anna Henline Deck;
son and daughter-in-law, M.C. Jr. and Ruthie Deck; grandchild,
M.C. Deck III; brother-in-law, Jim Henline; and several nieces
and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several
brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers were M.C. Deck Jr., M.C. Deck III, Bobby Deck, Charles
Medley, Damon Allred and Lynn Deck.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com
Donathan K. Hall
Jan. 7, 2006
Donathan Kenneth Wallace Hall, 25, passed away Jan. 7, 2006.
He would have always called Morgan County his home, but had recently
moved to Crossville last May. He touched many lives there as
well as in Roane County where he had made many friends.
He was planning to wed girlfriend Elizabeth Voyles of Roane,
Morgan and Cumberland counties early in the year of 2008.
He is survived by his father, Kenneth Orville Hall, and was the
only child of Carolyn Sue Wallace. He is also survived by his
grandfather, Wayne Wallace; halfsisters, Melonie and Lora; brothers-in-law,
Jami Dishman and Tim Flowers; nieces and nephews, Tyler and Whitney
Flowers, Tim Crabtree, Austin and Stacia Dishman; uncles, Sam,
Hubert Hall and Steve Randy Wallace; aunts, Tammy Wallace, Diane
Onks, Juanita Hall, Donita Edwards, Trish Sheppard, Judy Durham,
Maxine Nelson and Peggy Magee; girlfriend, Elizabeth Voyles;
future in-laws, Betty and Thomas Boduch, Donny Voyles and Josh
Voyles; and many special friends including Doyle and Mary Haase
of Crossville and everyone at Goody's Family Clothing in Crossville.
The family received friends on Jan. 9 in Sunbright at Schubert
Funeral Home. Funeral services followed the next day at Friends
Chapel Church in Deerlodge, TN. He was then laid to rest at the
church cemetery.
Naomi Hall
March 7, 1908 - Jan. 17,
2006
Naomi Hall, 97, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 17, 2006. Funeral
services were conducted Jan. 19 from the chapel of Crossville
Memorial Funeral Home, with Bob Holder officiating. Burial was
in Linary Cemetery.
Mrs. Hall was born March 7, 1908 in Cumberland County, the daughter
of Fred and Maude Houston.
She was a homemaker and a member of Linary Church of Christ.
She enjoyed quilting, making special rugs and fishing.
Survivors include her daughter, Lucille Hassler; special daughter-in-law,
Eunice Hall; grandchildren, David and Dwight Hassler, Joy Burkhart
and Jill Hassler, all of Crossville, Darrell Hassler of Spokane,
WA, Pam Miles and Kim Williams of Elyria, OH and Sandy Ledbetter
of Jamestown; great-grandchildren, Lynn, Terry, Barbie, Daniel,
Lauren, Christina and Jason Hassler, Brian Miles, Haskel Ledbetter,
Vicky Schoeffel, Bethany Schoeffel and Mathew Williams; 10 great-great-grandchildren;
and brothers, Nelson and John Houston of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Ridley Hall; son, James Hall; son-in-law, Elmo Hassler;
granddaughter, Judy Hassler; brothers, Noah, Nolan and Dod Houston;
and sister, Noba Norris.
Pallbearers were David Hassler, Dwight Hassler, Lynn Hassler,
Terry Hassler, Haskel Ledbetter and Lyle Houston.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made
to Linary Church of Christ building fund.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
Mattie L. Isaacson
Feb. 17, 1924 - Jan. 13,
2006
Mattie Luevada (Nichols) Isaacson, 81, of Crossville, passed
away Jan. 13, 2006. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 16 from
the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Tony Wilson and
Bro. Hank Jones officiating. Interment was in Green Acres Memory
Gardens.
Mrs. Isaacson was born Feb. 17, 1924 in Davidson County, the
daughter of Solon and Edna Jewel (Maddux) Nichols.
She was a homemaker and a member of Pine Eden Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Sharon
Isaacson and Mike and Terry K. Isaacson, all of Crossville; grandchildren,
Travis Isaacson of Crossville, Shannon McGhee and Whitney Isaacson
of Crossville; great-grandchildren, Cade and Drake Isaacson and
Issac and Treven McGhee; sister, Edna Willease Brown of Madison
Heights, MI; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Henry Urho Isaacson; sister, Dorothy Smith; and brother,
Baby Boy Nichols.
Pallbearers were Travis Isaacson, Dewayne McGhee, Robert Jackson,
Greg Pugh, Odell Whittenburg and Kevin Padgett.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Everett J. Potter
June 5, 1932 - Jan. 15,
2006
Everett Junior Potter, 73, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 15,
2006. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 18 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Tony Wilson, Bro. Luther Massingale,
and Bro. Junior Brady officiating. Interment was in Haley's Grove
Cemetery, with full military honors provided by the Veterans
Honor Guard.
Mr. Potter was born June 5, 1932 in Crossville, the son of Anis
McKinley and Rebecca (Taylor) Potter.
He was retired from Crossville Sanitation Department and was
a member of Church of God of Prophecy. He served in the United
States Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Dixie (Smith) Potter of Crossville;
sons, David Potter of Crossville, Tim Potter of Crab Orchard,
Mark Potter of Crossville and Randy Potter of Crossville; daughter,
Regina Hedgecoth, Rhonda Potter and Vanessa Myers, all of Crossville;
brothers, Chat Brady Jr. and Milton Brady of Crossville; 14 grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson,
Matthew Potter; brothers, William Potter, John Potter, Alec Potter,
Abb Potter, Willard Potter and Elvin Potter; and sisters, Dellery
Brady, Gracie Potter and Genece Cox.
Pallbearers were Timothy C. Potter, Bobby Griffin, Cody Potter,
Chase Potter, Ricky Smith and Rocky Smith.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Robert S. Sanders
Oct. 24, 1927 - Jan. 19,
2006
Dr. Robert Smith Sanders passed away Jan. 19, 2006. A memorial
service will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 4, at First Presbyterian
Church.
Dr. Sanders was born Oct. 24, 1927, the son of the late William
Josiah Sanders Jr. and Inez Smith.
He was a native of Tullahoma, TN, and a graduate of Castle Heights
Military Academy where he was captain of the football team. He
was a resident of Murfreesboro, TN.
He was an undergraduate and attended medical school at Vanderbilt
University, and trained at Vanderbilt, San Francisco, Stockholm,
Sweden, and Chapel Hill, NC.
In 1977, the former Murfreesboro pediatrician was instrumental
in the passage of the first mandatory child safety seat use law
in the U.S., and successfully lobbied to remove the "Babes
in Arms" amendment in 1981. He moved into public health
in 1966, and became the Rutherford County's director and chief
physician in 1969. He retired in 1991. He became a medical examiner
in 1983, retired 1999.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Pelot Sanders; his children,
Robert Smith Sanders Jr. of Murfreesboro and Priscilla Pelot
Sanders of California. Donations can be made to Vanderbilt's
TRIAD (The Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum
Disorders)/J.F. Kennedy Center (615) 936-1705 and the Autism
Society of Middle Tennessee (615) 385-2077.
Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home of Murfreesboro was in charge
of the arrangements.
Nora L. Wyatt
May 14, 1922 - Jan. 16,
2006
Nora Louise (Cannon) Wyatt, 83, of Crossville, passed away Jan.
16, 2006. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 20 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Garland Limburg and Bro. Allen
Watkins officiating. Interment was in Woody Cemetery.
Mrs. Wyatt was born May 14, 1922 in Jamestown, the daughter of
Other P. and Nora (Hargis) Cannon.
She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Katie Studer of Crossville; sons,
Billy Joe Cannon of Lufkin, TX, David Wyatt of Livingston, TX,
Bobby Wyatt of Crossville, Donnie Wyatt of Cookeville and William
Wyatt of Cookeville; brother, Milford Cannon of Crossville; 14
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Alfred Carter Wyatt; daughters, Sally Wyatt and Emma
Griggs; sisters, Pauline Bailey, Mary Polson, Floy McCormick
and Irene Bilbrey; and brothers, John, Jack, Gordon, Luther and
Robert Cannon.
Pallbearers were William Wyatt, Donnie Wyatt, Jamie Wyatt, Michael
Tabor, Josh Ireland and Jeff Griggs.
Honorary pallbearer was Lynn Deck.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
These obituaries were published
Jan. 20.
Doris M. Fulton
April 13, 1931 - Jan.
10, 2005
Doris M. Fulton (Binger) passed away Jan. 10, 2006 following
a long illness. A Celebration of Life service was held Jan. 16
at Central Christian Church, Beloit, WI, with Pastor David Meding
officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Fulton was born in Beloit, WI on April 13, 1931, the daughter
of Allen and Lorena (Hook) Binger.
In the fall of 1948, she met Ralph L. Fulton at a high school
dance. She graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in June,
1949. On Sept. 25, 1949, Doris and Ralph were united in marriage
in Beloit, WI.
As Doris raised her family, she worked as the bookkeeper for
23 years for the Muller-Pinehurst Dairy Products Distributorship
she and Ralph owned. Most recently she was employed at Comsat
in Clearwater, FL as payroll manager, retiring in February 1996.
Doris was a member of Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church
in Fairfield Glade, TN. Prior to moving to Florida and Tennessee,
she was a member of the Roscoe United Methodist Church in Roscoe,
IL, where she was the bookkeeper for many years.
Doris is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ralph L. Fulton
of Crossville; four children, Linda E. (Tom) Overfield of Ohio,
Stanley J. Fulton of Tennessee, Steven A. (Susan) Fulton of Wisconsin
and Lyle R. Fulton of Florida; six grandchildren, Truda Rogers,
Andrew Fulton, Ryan Overfield, Tricia Olive, Keith Overfield
and LucyRose Fulton; five great-grandchildren; one brother, John
Binger of Ohio; and brother-in-law, Bill (Betty) Fulton of Florida;
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Lorena; sister
and brother-in-law, Helen and Bob Osenga; and sister-in-law,
Mildred Singletary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family for
a memorial established at a later date in Doris' name.
Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates was in charge of the arrangements.
James R. Hinch
Feb. 24, 1906 - Jan. 16,
2006
James "Jay" Russell Hinch, 99, of Crossville, passed
away Jan. 16, 2006. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 18 from
the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Vern Daugherty,
Bro. Edmond Stallings and Bro. Dean Orr officiating. Interment
was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mr. Hinch was born Feb. 24, 1906 in Crossville, the son of Gaither
and Ann (Holloway) Hinch.
He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
Survivors include his son, Curtis Hinch of Chattanooga; daughters,
Mabel Catlett of Rossville, GA, Bonnie Tinsley of Dalton, GA,
Lovie Pulley of Nashville and Patsy Coyle of Chattanooga; seven
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Mary Mae (Sherrill) Hinch; sisters, Bessie Wright, Junie Reed
and Pearl Sherrill; and brothers, Doug Hinch and Dudley Hinch.
Pallbearers were were Jimmy Catlett, Steven Catlett, Jeff Pulley,
Mike Pulley, Chris Tinsley and Tim Hobbs.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Ruby M. Winningham
Feb. 21, 1942 - Jan. 16,
2006
Ruby M. Winningham, 63, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 16, 2006.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 18 from the chapel of Crossville
Memorial Funeral Home, with Pastor Boyd Bailey officiating. Burial
was in Linary Cemetery.
Mrs. Winningham was born Feb. 21, 1942 in Roane County, the daughter
of Bob and Dorothy McDaniel.
She was a van driver for UCHRA.
Survivors include her sons, Jim Stokes, Michael Winningham, Glen
Winningham and Robert Anthony "Tony" Winningham; grandchildren;
and sisters, Wilma Dyal and Mary Frances Reagan.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Arlie Glen Winningham; and sister, Georgia Dale.
Pallbearers were Kenny Keck, Randy Keck, Michael Barnes, Brent
Hayes, Greg Goodwin and Keith Poore.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
These obituaries were published
Jan. 18.
M.C. Deck Sr.
Oct. 6, 1927 - Jan. 9,
2006
M.C. Deck Sr., 78, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 9, 2006. Funeral
services were conducted Jan. 12 from the chapel of Hood Funeral
Home, with Bro. Robert Lawrence and Bro. Dillard Cantrell officiating.
Burial was in Woody Cemetery.
Mr. Deck was born Oct. 6, 1927, in Cumberland County, the son
of Mayford Calvin and Rilla Ann Shillings Deck.
He was self-employed as an auto body repairman and a veteran
of the U.S. Army. He was also a member of Isoline Baptist Church.
He loved working with his hands and taking care of his church
which he did as long as he was able. He also enjoyed playing
chess.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 57 years, Anna Henline Deck;
son and daughter-in-law, M.C. Jr. and Ruthie Deck; grandchildren,
Mac Deck and M.C. Deck III; brother-in-law, Jim Henline; and
several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several
brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers were M.C. Deck Jr., M.C. Deck III, Bobby Deck, Charles
Medley, Damon Allred and Lynn Deck.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com
Edith Forehand
Aug. 6, 1912 - Jan. 15,
2006
Edith Forehand, 93, of the Cumberland Cove community, passed
away Jan. 15, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 18, from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home, with the Rev.
Nolen Brunson and Bro. Tim Singleton officiating. The family
will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral
home. Interment will be in Lakeland Memorial Park in Monroe,
NC, at 10 a.m. EST Friday, Jan. 20.
Mrs. Forehand was born Aug. 6, 1912 in Waco, TX, the daughter
of Frank Boyer and Fannie Mae Perry Cork.
She was a retired teletype operator with Western Union in Charlotte,
NC, and a member of the Monterey Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughters, Louise Strutz of Chicago, IL
and Jo Ann Edwards of the Cumberland Cove community; sons, Jim
Lifsey of the Cumberland Cove community and Emory Lifsey of Sevierville,
TN; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey is in charge of the arrangements.
Eva L. Kerley
April 27, 1923 - Jun.
8, 2006
Eva Lee (Stone) Kerley, 82, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 8,
2006. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 10 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Gary Howard and Bro. Archie
Howard officiating. Interment was in Davis Cemetery.
Mrs. Kerley was born April 27, 1923 in Crossville, the daughter
of William Ernest and Isabell (Davis) Stone.
She was a member of Bakers Crossroads Freewill Baptist Church
and was a cook at the Country Kitchen restaurant.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Brenda Stone
of Crossville and Pat and Tony Hodgin of Crossville; son and
daughter-in-law, Larna and Barbara Stone of Naples, FL; daughter-in-law,
Janet Stone of Crossville; brother and sister-in-law, Ray and
Marie Stone of Crossville; sister-in-law, Alleta Stone; 10 grandchildren;
22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many
beloved nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Owen Kerley; sons, Jackie Lynn Stone and Raymond Stone;
sisters, Ellen Davis, Alma Tollett and Winnie Ingram; and brothers,
Roy Stone, Wesley Stone, Waymon Stone and Emerson Stone.
Pallbearers were Anthony Hodgin, Brian Hodgin, Cody Threet, Kirk
Tollett, Arthur Tollett and Ronald Threet.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Ruby Todd
Feb. 12, 1916 - Jan. 11,
2006
Ruby (Turner) Todd, 89, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 11, 2006.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 14 at Clarkrange United
Methodist Church, with Bro. Ronald Whited and Sis. Kathie Bowls
officiating. Burial was in Clarkrange Cemetery in Fentress County.
Mrs. Todd was born Feb. 12, 1916, in the Indian Creek community
of Fentress County, the daughter of Oscar and Viola (Beaty) Turner.
The Turner family moved to Clarkrange in 1919. She attended school
at Clarkrange and graduated valedictorian of the 1934 CHS graduating
class, the first class at Clarkrange to graduate wearing caps
and gowns.
After high school, she attended Milligan College and later Middle
Tennessee State University, finishing a total of three years
of college education. She returned to Clarkrange where she taught
school at both Roslin and Grimsley.
With the onset of World War II, she wanted to do the patriotic
thing, so she moved to Detroit, MI, to work in the factories.
She lived and worked there for 20 years before returning to Clarkrange
to live with her parents and return to teaching. She taught junior
high math at Clarkrange High School for about 10 years. During
this time, she kept books for the basketball teams and attended
all their games. Mrs. Todd loved the Clarkrange community, Clarkrange
High School and the Clarkrange Buffaloes.
On March 14, 1975, Ruby married Willie Todd, her childhood sweetheart.
She retired from teaching in June 1975. Ruby and Willie built
a home on Lake Sherwood in Fairfield Glade where they enjoyed
their retirement to its fullest. They especially enjoyed spending
4-5 months every winter in Ft. Myers Beach, FL, walking on the
beach and "shelling." When they grew too old to travel
to Florida, they spent their winters watching sports on television.
During their marriage, they traveled across the United States
and visited both Canada and Mexico.
Ruby lost her beloved Willie on Nov. 23, 2003 and has spent most
of her time since at her home where she enjoyed daily conversations
with her sister, Bernice.
Ruby dearly loved her family. She took great pride in every accomplishment
made by her nieces, nephews and great-nieces and -nephews.
Survivors include her sister, Bernice Little; stepson, Lyle Todd
of Waynesboro, PA; stepdaughter, Lila Fox of Vista, CA; nephew,
Lynn Shelby Little and wife Pat of Crossville; nieces, Nancy
Little McClanahan and husband Janson of Crossville and Judy Turner
Jones and husband Mike of Clarkrange; great-nieces, Erin Diane
Little, Erica Lynn Little and Kari Michelle Jones; and great-nephews,
Matthew Janson McClanahan, Colton Lee McClanahan and Steven Turner
Jones.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Willie Todd; and brother, Dr. Shelby O. Turner.
Jennings Funeral Home of Jamestown was in charge of the arrangements.
These obituaries were published
Jan. 17.
C. Ward Bandy
Jan. 15, 2006
C. Ward Bandy, 81, of Farragut, passed away Jan. 15, 2006. Born
and raised in Crossville, he was a graduate of Cumberland County
High School and was a Boy Scout. As a boy, Ward enjoyed building
model airplanes and at the age of 12, he competed in and won
the Southern Conference Model Airplane Competition.
He was a 1st lieutenant in the Army Air Corps/Air Force and served
during World War II and again during the Korean Conflict as a
multi-engine B-17 bomber and C-47 transport pilot. His duty locations
included Roswell, NM; Tampa, FL; Boca Raton, FL and overseas
in the Philippine Islands and Alaska.
He is a 1950 graduate of the University of Tennessee. He retired
after 35 years of employment as an industrial photographer and
photography department head at Martin Marietta Energy Systems
in Oak Ridge, TN. He was a long time member of the Professional
Photographers of America (PP of A).
Ward was the recipient of numerous honors and awards for his
photography while in the Tennessee Professional Photographer's
Association, the Southeastern Professional Photographic Association
and the Professional Photographers Association of America. In
1980 the PP of A conferred upon him the Tennessee Service Degree
and the Certified Professional Photographer Degree. Ward served
several terms as a member of the PP of A governing body. He received
the PP of A's coveted Photographic Craftsman Degree in Los Angeles
in 1974.
In all of these organizations, his photographs repeatedly won
a myriad of honors and awards for the photographs he submitted
for judging by his peers in annual, state, regional, and national
salon competitions. Several of the photos Ward made of atomic
research and engineering subjects have appeared in scientific
textbooks and encyclopedias. The Smithsonian Institution in Washington
and <I>Science<I> magazine also accepted and has
published several of Ward's photos.
Ward was active in the Garden Club and Photography Club at O'Connor
Senior Center and was a long time member of the Concord United
Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Georgia McCormick Bandy
of Farragut; son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Susan Bandy of
Colorado Springs, CO; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Thomas and
Jennifer Bandy of Knoxville; daughter, Claire Bandy of Hampton,
VA; and daughter, Jana Bandy and her fiancé Mr. Kim Guinn
of Johnson City; and three granddaughters, Laurel Bandy of Colorado
and Jena and Lauren Bandy of Knoxville.
A memorial service was held on Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Click
Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with the Rev. Bill Middleton and
the Rev. Larry Trotter officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American
Heart Association or the charity of your choice in his honor.
Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike, was
in charge of the arrangements.
Wade R. Brumbalough
May 7, 1961 - Jan. 7,
2006
Wade Ray Brumbalough, 44, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 7,
2006. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 10 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. George Long officiating. Interment
was in Camp Ground Cemetery in Clarkrange.
Mr. Brumbalough was born May 7, 1961 in Jamestown, the son of
J.P. and Marcia (Smith) Brumbalough.
Survivors include his wife, Treasa (Sherrill) Brumbalough of
Crossville; daughters, Kelly Brumbalough and Heather Sherrill
of Crossville; sisters, Donna Clark of Crossville and Judy Autry
of Lexington, TN; and brothers, Harold "Hank" Brumbalough
of Tampa, FL and Jack Brumbalough of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son,
Christopher Brumbalough; and brothers, Larry Brumbalough and
Ronald Brumbalough.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Richard E. Cornelius
April 17, 1933 - Jan.
9, 2006
Richard E. "Dick" Cornelius, 72, of Fairfield Glade,
passed away Jan. 9, 2006, after a brief battle with lung cancer.
A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at
11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Fairfield Glade Community Church,
with the Rev. Dale Marshall officiating.
Mr. Cornelius was born April 17, 1933 in Shinglehouse, PA, the
son of Ellery and Hazel (Osbourne) Cornelius.
He attained the rank of master sergeant in the United States
Army during the Korean War while stationed in Colorado. During
his enlistment, he met his wife, Pattye, and they were married
on April 8, 1956.
He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army and attended the
University of Dallas and the University of New Mexico. He earned
an MBA while working full time with Monarch Marketing (Pitney
Bowes) from which he retired after 21 years as a marketing manager.
After his retirement, he moved to Fairfield Glade and worked
for Fairfield Resorts as a sales agent for a short time. He was
an active member of the Rotary Club, serving as president and
was a Paul Harris Fellow.
He was a resident of Fairfield Glade for 17 years and was a member
of the Fairfield Glade Community Church.
He was an avid golfer and sports fan, but loved his family most
of all and was know affectionately by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren
as "Poppi."
Survivors include his wife of almost 50 years, Pattye Cornelius
of Fairfield Glade; daughter, Terri Stark and her fiancé,
Chad Noles of Raleigh, NC; son, Tim Cornelius of Suma, WA; granddaughter
and husband, Leiya and Wes Cassady of Knoxville; grandsons, Chris
and Eric Cornelius of Rowe, NM; sister, Helen Olson of Shinglehouse,
PA; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Olivia Cassady of Knoxville;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters,
Virginia Cramer and Dortha Wood.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorials be
made to the American Lung Association.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Mattie L. Isaacson
Feb. 17, 1924 - Jan. 13,
2006
Mattie Luevada (Nichols) Isaacson, 81, of Crossville, passed
away Jan. 13, 2006. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 16 from
the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Tony Wilson officiating.
Interment was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Isaacson was born Feb. 17, 1924 in Davidson County, the
daughter of Solon and Jewel (Maddux) Nichols.
She was a homemaker and a member of Pine Eden Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Sharon
Isaacson and Mike and Terry Isaacson, all of Crossville; grandchildren,
Travis Isaacson of Crossville, Shannon McGhee and Whitney Isaacson
of Crossville; and sister, Willease Brown of Detroit, MI.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Henry Urho Isaacson; sister, Dorothy Smith; and brother,
Baby Boy Nichols.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth R. Mullinax Sr.
April 6, 1931 - Jan. 13,
2006
Kenneth Rex Mullinax Sr., 74, of Crossville, passed away Jan.
13, 2006. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 15 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Tony Wilson officiating. Interment
was in Haley's Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Mullinax was born April 6, 1931 in Crossville, the son of
Franklin McDow and Vada Louida (Pennycuff) Mullinax.
He was a member of Pine Eden Baptist Church and served in the
United States Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Louise (Webb) Mullinax of Crossville;
daughter, Cynthia Jean Randol of Crossville; sons, Kenneth Rex
Mullinax Jr. of Crossville, Richard James Mullinax of Crossville;
Jerry Dewayne Mullinax of Brush Creek, TN, Jonathan Dale Mullinax
of Cullman, AL, Gregory Lynn Mullinax of Crossville and Kevin
Alan Mullinax of Crossville; stepsons, Randy and Ricky Tinch
of Crossville; sisters, Illine Rose and Dixie Hood of Crab Orchard;
brothers, Clyde Mullinax of Crab Orchard, Steve Mullinax of Crossville
and Billy Joe Mullinax of Virginia Beach, VA; 18 grandchildren;
and 11 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first
wife, Vera Colleen (Welch) Mullinax; brothers, Grady Mullinax,
Udell Mullinax and John Ed Mullinax; sisters, Ruby Hassler and
Mary Margaret Mullinax; and great-grandchildren, Baby Underwood
and Ryan Odell Looper.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made
to the Alzheimer's Association.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Helen L. Newby
Jan. 19, 1955 - Jan. 6,
2006
Helen Louise Newby, 50, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 6, 2006.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 10 from the chapel of Hood
Funeral Home, with Pastor Mike Ritzman officiating. Burial was
in Stebbins Cemetery in Grandview.
Mrs. Newby was born Jan. 19, 1955 in Spring City, the daughter
of Jesse Doyle and Jonnie Ruth Slemens Newby.
Her mother passed away when she was at a very young age and her
loving uncle and aunt, Stanley and Carmen Newby, became the wonderful
and devoted parents she lovingly called Mom and Dad. She was
a customer service representative for Wal-Mart and a member of
Believers Fellowship Church. She loved her family very much and
her church was the foundation of her life.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Samantha and David
Scarbrough; aunt, Carmen Newby; brothers, Charles Newby of Spring
City and Elmer Solomon of Oakdale; sisters, Juda Maynor and Brinda
Arredondo of Florida, Rose Mary McFalls of Spring City, Bonnie
Hunt of Grandview and Darlene Woods of Cleveland, TN; grandchildren,
Emily and Eli Scarbrough; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Jesse and Jonnie Newby and Stanley
Newby, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Bobby Newby,
Jimmy Newby, Jerry Newby and Joe Newby.
Pallbearers were Mike Scarbrough, Jerry Fabus, Frank Pardon,
Don O'Connor, Kevin Wood and Eric Ritzman.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com
These obituaries were published
Jan. 13.
Elbert Campbell
April 12, 1941 - Jan.
8, 2006
Elbert "Bo" Campbell, 64, of Alvaton, KY, formerly
of Crossville, passed away Jan. 8, 2006. Funeral services were
conducted Jan. 10 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with
Bro. Wade Webster officiating. Burial was in Green Acres Memory
Gardens.
Mr. Campbell was born April 12, 1941 in Crossville, the son of
Oliver and Beulah Campbell.
He was co-owner and co-founder of Steamboat Salvage.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Peggy
Manz Campbell of Alvaton; son, Brian Campbell of Bowling Green,
KY; stepdaughter, Christina Brown of Bowling Green; and brother,
Richard Campbell of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Campbell Dalton.
Pallbearers were Richard Campbell, Gordon Wofford, Bob Erwin,
John Campbell, Jason Dalton and Don Chubb.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com
Rita G. Hembree
July 18, 1944 - Jan. 4,
2006
Rita Gail Hembree, 61, of Crab Orchard, passed away Jan. 4, 2006.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 8 from the chapel of Bilbrey
Funeral Home, with Bro. Dave Rathbun officiating. Interment was
in Haley's Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Hembree was born July 18, 1944, in Crossville, the daughter
of John and Juanita (Allison) Nelson.
She worked at Cumberland Medical Center in housekeeping.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Terri
McCoy of Woodbury and Charles McCoy of Chattanooga; daughter,
Mary McCoy of Crossville; brother, Butch Nelson of Crossville;
sister, Robbie Neal of Crossville; and eight grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Virgil Hembree; son, Stacy Hembree; and stepfather,
Wayne Bohannon.
Pallbearers were Arliss Norris, Keith Barnes, Ryan Petrowski,
James Collins, Earl Seals and Mike Finley.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Sherry A. Smith
Jan. 5, 1940 - Jan. 8,
2006
Sherry Ann Smith, 66, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Jan. 8, 2006.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 10 from the chapel of Hood
Funeral Home, with the Rev. Pete Ullmann officiating. Graveside
committal services were held Jan. 11 at Big Lick Cemetery.
Mrs. Smith was born Jan. 5, 1940 in Cumberland County, the daughter
of Eucle and Cora Wilbanks Burgess.
She was a nurse with Wharton Nursing Home and a member of Calvary
Presbyterian Church in Big Lick. She enjoyed reading and liked
to cook. She loved to sit on her front porch.
Survivors include her sons, Mike Treadway, Mitch Treadway, Mark
Treadway and Marty Treadway, all of Pleasant Hill; brother, Butch
Burgess of Crossville; sister, Linda Milam of Crossville; grandchildren,
Daniel Treadway, Nicole Parks, Jonathan Treadway, Ashley Treadway,
Bruce Treadway and Cassie Treadway; and great-grandchildren,
Jesse Parks and Dagen Treadway.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Derrill H. Smith.
Pallbearers were Daniel Treadway, Jonathan Treadway, Bruce Treadway,
Mitch Treadway, Marty Treadway, Steve Wood, Rex Mitchell and
Wayne Bradley.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com
Roxann W. Sturgill
Aug. 30, 1960 - Jan. 9,
2006
Roxann Wallace Sturgill, 45, of Crossville, passed away Jan.
9, 2006. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 12 from the chapel
of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Ralph Reagan officiating.
Burial was in Woodmere Cemetery in Detroit, MI.
Mrs. Sturgill was born Aug. 30, 1960 in Detroit, MI.
She was a waitress.
Survivors include her husband, Michael Sturgill of Crossville;
son, Michael Sherman Sturgill of Crossville; daughters, Crystal
Sturgill of Crossville, Ollie Reneé and Jennifer Alyssa
of Michigan; mother, Ollie Ledlow Brown; brother, Paul Wallace
of Crossville; and sisters, Carolyn Simmons and Tammy McCall
of Michigan.
She was preceded in death by her father, Sherman Hubert Wallace;
son, William Paul Wallace; and brother, Gomer Wallace.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
Robert M. Warren
Oct. 20, 1924 - Jan. 8,
2006
Robert Merle Warren, 81, of Fairfield Glade, formerly of Hastings,
MI, passed away Jan. 8, 2006. A memorial service will be held
at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home,
with the Rev. Eric Hinson officiating. The family will receive
friends one hour prior to the service.
Mr. Warren was born Oct. 20, 1924 in Battle Creek, MI, the son
of Merle Z. and Frances Holtom Warren.
He retired after 30 years as a machinist with Eaton Manufacturing
in Battle Creek where he was known as "Farmer." He
attended Fairfield Glade Baptist Church. He was a farmer all
his life, raising Belgium horses and cattle. He loved his family
dearly, along with his dog Susie.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Warren of Fairfield Glade;
sons and daughter-in-law, Keith R. and Sherial Warren of Delta
Junction, AK and Kevin J. Warren of Belvue, MI; daughters and
son-in-law, Cynthia J. Fessenden of Fairfield Glade and Barbara
J. and Mark Waterman of Battle Creek, MI; brothers and sisters-in-law,
Jack and Pat Warren of Battle Creek, MI, Thomas and Jackie Warren
of Battle Creek, William and Janice Warren of Delton, MI and
Richard and Becky Warren of Battle Creek; sister, Darlene Allen
of Missouri; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters,
Aletha Fisher Mann and Jean Cole.
The family has respectfully asked that donations be made to the
Arthritis Foundation or the charity of your choice.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com
These obituaries were published
Jan. 11.
Clifton J. Baldwin
Feb. 22, 1981 - Jan. 3,
2006
Clifton James "C.J." Baldwin, 24, of Crossville, passed
away Jan. 3, 2006. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 7 from
the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Hank Jones
officiating. Special music was performed by Cara Cross, Shonda
Hughes and Tiffany Dixon. Burial was in Mayland Cemetery.
Mr. Baldwin was born Feb. 22, 1981, in Naples, FL, the son of
Danny Cross and Phyllis Ann James Baldwin of Crossville.
He was a bean harvester and loved spending time with his children.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Sara
Faircloth Baldwin of Crossville; sons, Clifton James Baldwin
Jr., Jordan James Baldwin and Justin Wayne Baldwin, all of Crossville;
and sisters, Holly Jean Baldwin, Angela Michelle (Brian) Henry,
Amy (Billy) Johnson, Shannon (Larry) Christopher and Megan Cross,
all of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, J.L. and Willa
Dean Baldwin and Cosby and Mary Cross; aunt, Janelle Robertson;
and grandfather-in-law, Melvin Jarrell.
Pallbearers were Larry Christopher, Billy Johnson, Stevie Faircloth,
Brian Henry, Anthony Purdle and Owen Skinner.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
Richard B. Clow
Aug. 24, 1942 - Nov. 13,
2005
Dr. Richard Brent Clow, Ph.D., of Fairfield Glade, passed away
Nov. 13, 2005 at Hospice Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.
He was born Aug. 24, 1942 in Crisfield, MD. Dr. Clow retired
from the Rockdale Campus of Georgia Perimeter College in Atlanta,
GA as Professor Emeritus of History.
He was preceded in death by his father, James H. Clow, Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Clow of Fairfield Glade;
daughter, Martha Clow of Atlanta, GA; mother, Dolly Miller of
Havre de Grace, MD; brother, Jon L. Clow of New Milford, CT;
sisters, Fern Dzielak of Wilmington, DE, Pat Whited of Havre
de Grace, MD and Beverly Gordy of Salisbury, MD; and extended
family.
He was the beloved husband and adored father who touched everyone
he met with his warm personality and sense of humor.
Memorial services were held on Thursday, Nov. 17, in Atlanta
and on Dec. 3 at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church with
the Rev. Max Mayo and the Rev. Lanita Pride officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to
the Brain Tumor Center at Duke University Medical Center, DUMC
Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710.
Hulen H. Cole
July 4, 1936 - Jan. 5,
2006
Hulen Houston Cole, 69, of Crab Orchard, passed away Jan. 5,
2006. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 9 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Paul Fox officiating. Interment
was in Padgett Cemetery in Overton County.
Mr. Cole was born July 4, 1936 in Livingston, the son of Beaty
and Cora (Padgett) Cole.
Survivors include his daughters, Annette Pruett of Crossville,
Jeanette Pruett of Crossville and Kimberly Centers of Cleveland;
sister, Liz Loden of Chattanooga; six grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers,
J.C. Cole and Leon Cole; and granddaughter, Britiny Melisa Norris.
Pallbearers were Corey Pruett, Brandon Wagner, Adam Rose, Eric
Peterson, Mike Triplett and Sky Wolf.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Judith Gorrell
Jan. 7, 2006
Judith Gorrell, 64, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 7, 2006.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 10 at Woodhaven Funeral
Home of Powell, TN.
Mrs. Gorrell was a member of Meridian Baptist Church and the
Red Hat Society in Crossville.
Survivors include her husband, Harry Gorrell; son, Sandor Pardi;
daughters, Vivian Steele, Suzan Beard and Jolika Hartley; eight
grandchildren; brother, Paul Conaway; sister, Lola Byrd; and
dear friend, Joy Moody.
She was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Rush; father, French
Conaway; mother, Claudia Hale; and brother, Carl Conaway.
Woodhaven Funeral Home of Powell was in charge of the arrangements.
These obituaries were published
Jan. 10.
Arthur H. Figge
July 12, 1936 - Dec. 21,
2005
Arthur H. Figge, 69, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Dec. 21,
2005. A memorial service was held Dec. 26 at St. Francis of Assisi
Catholic Church, with Father Tom Moser officiating. Burial was
in the St. Francis Columbarium.
Mr. Figge was born July 12, 1936 in Thiensville, WI, the son
of Arthur and Rosa Figge.
He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and
was a retired financial officer. He was a member of the Knights
of Columbus St. Bernard Council 8152 and a 4th-degree knight
- Fr. Gabriel Assembly 2162. He was one of the co-chairs for
Oktoberfest for six years and instrumental in the design and
construction of the Knights' new facility.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Figge of Fairfield Glade;
son and daughter-in-law, Arthur and Erica Figge of Texas; daughters
and son-in-law, Lynn Burke and Renee and Tom McDaniel, all of
Wisconsin; six grandchildren; and sister, Cora Brueggmann of
Wisconsin.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter,
Melissa McDaniel; and sisters, Ruby Gengler and Esther Wolfe.
"There he is gone!" There are other eyes watching him
coming, and other voices ready to take up the shout: "Here
he comes!"
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting a donation to St.
Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
W.I. Greenhill
May 1, 1912 - Jan. 5,
2006
W.I. (Dinah) Greenhill, 93, of Tupelo, passed away Jan. 5, 2006
at the Greenhouses of Traceway after a lengthy illness. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the Jefferson
Street Chapel of W.E. Pegues of Tupelo, MS, with Dr. Gayle Alexander,
the Rev. Otis Henderson and the Rev. Rick Ball officiating. Burial
will be at Tupelo Memorial Park.
Mr. Greenhill was born May 1, 1912, in Verona, MS, the son of
Joel Whitten and Fannie Helen Patterson Greenhill.
A life-long resident of Tupelo, MS, he worked at Tupelo Cotton
Mill and Long's Laundry and Dry Cleaners and later owned and
operated Greenhill's Grocery on Green Street. He was a very active
and faithful member of First Baptist Church where he served as
deacon. He was an avid sports enthusiast, having played semi-pro
baseball for the Tupelo Cotton Mill team in the 1930s.
He was the widower of Emma Lee Belk who passed away Feb. 9, 2002.
They had been married for 68 years.
Survivors include his daughters, Dr. E. Dianne Greenhill of Memphis
and Karen Greenhill Krusa and husband Dr. Charles (Chuck) Krusa
and their children, Dustin Harvey Krusa and William Clayton Krusa,
all of Crossville; and niece, Frances Daughtery of Tupelo, MS.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister
and three brothers.
Pallbearers will be W.T. Cross, Jack McFerren, Jim Long Livingston,
Brian Henderson, Dr. John W. Bowlen, Charles Pettigrew and Wayne
Turner.
Honorary pallbearers will be the ministerial staff and ministry
assistants of First Baptist Church, the Thursday Senior lunch
group, and Opal Womack.
Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church at 300 N. Church
St., Tupelo, MS 38804, or McLean Baptist Church at 815 N. McLean
Blvd., Memphis, TN 38107.
W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements.
Jessie C. Hall
Nov. 29, 1923 - Jan. 3,
2006
Jessie Calvin Hall, 82, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 3, 2006.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey
Funeral Home, with Bro. Danny Smith officiating. Interment was
in Pomona Cemetery.
Mr. Hall was born Nov. 29, 1923 in Harriman, the son of Jim and
Emma Hall.
He was a member of the Crab Orchard Christian Church and served
in the United States Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his daughter, Sherry Lanzilotta of Crossville;
sons and daughter-in-law, David and Mary Ann Hall of Unionville,
Gary Hall, Jerry Roger Hall and Perry Hall, all of Crossville;
14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Lillian Frances (Gibson) Hall; son, Terry Dean Hall; and brothers,
Ernest and Junior Hall.
Pallbearers were Rick Lanzilotta, Jessie Lanzilotta, Jason Lanzilotta,
Mark Hall, Gary Hall and Joe Reagan.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Carolyn S. Krute
Jan. 3, 2006
Carolyn Sue Krute, 63, of Brandon, FL, passed away Jan. 3, 2006.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 9 from the chapel of Bilbrey
Funeral Home, with interment in Big Lick Cemetery.
Mrs. Krute's love was her family. Spending time with her family
simply talking, playing board games, shopping or going for a
"bite to eat" made her happy. She was very proud of
her children and grandchildren and was thrilled that her granddaughter,
Christina, was accepted at the University of South Florida. Always
an inspiration, she worked at the University of South Florida
since 1992 as an assistant in Institute Instructional Research
and Practices.
Survivors include her loving mother, Katie Caruthers of Crossville;
son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Annunciata Krute of Germany;
daughters and son-in-law, Donna and Alfred Phillips and Shirley
Wakefield, all of Apollo Beach; and grandchildren, Christina
and Erika of Germany.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Elmer "Al"
Krute.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Ste. 1010, Rockville,
MD 20852-9813.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Gladys F. Marshall
Feb. 13, 1920 - Dec. 17,
2005
Gladys Fay Grant Marshall of Crossville passed away at Cumberland
Medical Center on Dec. 17, 2005. Memorial services will be conducted
at the Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Jan. 14 at 11 am.
Mrs. Marshall was born Feb. 13, 1920 in Towanda, KS, the daughter
of William C. and Christina M. Grant.
As a young woman, Mrs. Marshall worked at both Beech and Cessna
Aircraft, as well as in retail sales. She was a wonderful homemaker,
cook, seamstress and decorator. She was of the Christian faith
and very active in the First Christian Church in Sedalia, MO
and El Dorado, KS.
She was united in marriage to Ira Thomas Marshall Jr. in Valparaiso,
IN in 1942. They moved to Crossville in October of 1997 from
El Dorado, KS.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Marshall
Moffatt and Dr. Alvin L. Moffatt of Edmond, OK, Janis Marshall
Holdeman and Percy Holdeman of Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico, and Brenda
Marshall Milbourn and Frank Milbourn of Crossville; step-daughter,
Mae Jean and Rusty Jacobs of Topeka, KS; grandchildren, Kimberly
McCubbin of Broken Arrow, OK, Christopher Thomas and Lynda Mhoon
of Oklahoma City, Steven Rex and Kirsten Milbourn of Crossville
and Melissa Milbourn Cain and Scott Cain of Crossville; great-grandchildren,
Marshall Thomas and Mason Grant Milbourn, Christopher Thomas
Mhoon II and Daniel Walker Cain; and step-grandchildren, Mark,
Marcella, Michelle and Angela Scott of Topeka, KS.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Thomas Marshall
Jr. who passed away March 29, 2000; her parents, two brothers
and five sisters.
She was a much loved and respected mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She will be truly missed by her family and friends.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
Deliah V. Parrott
Feb. 16, 1910 - Jan. 2,
2006
Deliah Vesta Garrison Parrott, 95, of Crossville, passed away
Jan. 2, 2006. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 5 from the
chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Jeff Monday
officiating. Music was by Becky Buller who performed "Crossing
Jordan" and "Just a Rose Will Do." Burial was
in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Athens, TN.
Mrs. Parrott was born Feb. 16, 1910, in Blue Ridge, GA, the daughter
of Lowery and Mary Lou Garrison.
She was a homemaker and a member of Tansi Community Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Sue
Parrott of Crossville; daughters and son-in-law, Leona Radcliff
of Crossville and Glenda and Robert Topping of Murfreesboro;
15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Glenn A. Parrott; sons, James and Charles Parrott; sisters,
Mae Green, Carrie Parris, Arrie Minish, Arlena Garrison, Harriet
Garrison and Ruby Rumsey; and brothers, Lawrence and Quinten
Garrison.
Pallbearers were Elden Parrott, James Parrott, Robert Topping,
Martin Topping, David Topping and Chet Cofield.
Special honorary pallbearer was Larry Jenkins.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
Richard Powell
Jan. 5, 2006
Richard (Rich) Powell, 42, of Crossville, formerly of Chattanooga,
passed away Jan. 5, 2006. Funeral services were conducted Jan.
8 from the chapel of Putnam-Reed Funeral Home of Pikeville.
Mr. Powell was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Nellie Merriman of Crossville; daughters,
Candie Powell of Crossville, Renee Leach and Brandie Bales of
Chattanooga; sons, Vincent and John Vantiegham II of Chattanooga
and Richard Vantiegham of Murfreesboro; sisters, Sandy Stroshin
and Barbara Young of Michigan; brothers, Larry and Jeff Powell
of Michigan; and mother, Betty McGinn.
Putnam-Reed Funeral Home of Pikeville was in charge of the arrangements.
Carl T. Welch
Oct. 31, 1949 - Jan. 1,
2006
Carl Thomas Welch, 56, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 1, 2006.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 4 from the chapel of Crossville
Funeral Home, with Bro. Leslie Hickey and Bro. Hubert Davis.
Burial was in Lonewood Cemetery in Van Buren County, with the
Veterans Honor Guard present.
Mr. Welch was born Oct. 31, 1949 in Sparta, the son of T.L. Welch
and Georgie Welch.
He was a carpenter and licensed general contractor and a member
of Winesap Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Welch of Crossville; daughter
and son-in-law, Laura and Keith Brewer of Crossville; son and
daughter-in-law, Benjamin and Christina Welch of Crossville;
grandchildren, Shelbi and Beth Ann Brewer, Anthony Pippin, Brian
Stanley and Shelton Welch, all of Crossville; mother, Georgie
Welch of Spencer; and sisters, Mary Ann Demps of Sparta and Martha
Frasier of McMinnville.
He was preceded in death by his father, T.L. Welch; and grandparents,
Lon and Daisy Welch and Willie and Sophie Davis.
Pallbearers were Rick Oakes, Rick Lawson, Rick Brewer, Lynn Stephens,
Shannon Smith and John Davis.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
Wilma L. Williams
Nov. 28, 1928 - Jan. 2,
2006
Wilma Lee Williams, 77, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 2, 2006.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 5 from the chapel of Crossville
Memorial Funeral Home, with Scott Johnson officiating. Special
music was "Amazing Grace."
Mrs. Williams was born Nov. 28, 1928 in Knox County, the daughter
of Robert Harrison Clemmons and Margaret Ann Bolling.
She was a physical therapy assistant and a member of the Lantana
Road Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Walter Williams of Crossville;
daughters, Roberta ("Bobbi") Houston and Grace A. (Michael)
Miller; former son-in-law, Lyle Houston; grandchildren, Scott
Miller, Todd and Tara Houston; three great-grandchildren; and
brother, Henry (Judy) Clemmons.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Cumberland
County.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
These obituaries were published
Jan. 6.
Frederick J. Brackenbury
Dec. 10, 1925 - Dec. 25,
2005
Frederick (Fred) J. Brackenbury of Fairfield Glade passed away
Dec. 25, 2005 in Fayetteville, GA. A funeral Mass will be held
on Saturday, Jan. 7, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
in Fairfield Glade, with interment in the church columbarium.
Mr. Brackenbury was born Dec. 10, 1925 in New York City, NY,
the son of Elizabeth and William Brackenbury.
He graduated from the prestigious Bronx High School of Science
in January 1944 and enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. From there
he went into the U.S. Air Force as a control tower operator until
his discharge in May 1946. After a long career in international
sales, the last 20 years of which was in industrial glass beads,
he retired in June 1988.
He and his wife, Jinny, moved to Tennessee on Christmas Eve 1988,
settling in Fairfield Glade. He was a member of the Art Guild
of Fairfield Glade for several years, and served his church as
a "money counter" for several years.
Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years, Virginia (Jinny);
sons, John, Michael and James; and step-children, Carole Baker,
Richard Gedney and Edward Gedney.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first
wife, Ursula; and daughter, Susan.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
Maxwell M. Clendenen
Feb. 1, 1918 - Jan. 1,
2006
Maxwell Murray Clendenen, 87, of Fairfield Glade, passed away
Jan. 1, 2006. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 4 from the
chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with the Rev. May Mayo and the
Rev. Lanita Pride officiating. Interment was in Green Acres Memory
Gardens.
Mr. Clendenen was born Feb. 1, 1918 in Cherokee County, NC, the
son of E.B. and Mary Texas Clendenen.
He graduated from Sale Creek High School in May 1937 and went
to Washington, DC, as a 4-H delegate for Tennessee in June 1937.
He received a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture from
the University of Tennessee of Knoxville in 1942 and his Master
of Science degree from the University of Tennessee in 1949. He
began his teaching career at Gibbs School in Knox County in 1943,
and served as principal from 1952 to 1977.
He married Kathryn Golden in Lakeview, GA on June 24, 1944.
He was an active member of Washington Presbyterian Church in
Corryton, TN. After retiring and moving to Crossville, he became
a member of the Fairfield United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Katie Clendenen of Fairfield Glade;
daughter, Judy Mayberry of Crossville; grandchildren, Allyson
Mayberry Lewis, Eston Mayberry and Kathryn Mayberry Freund; and
great-grandchildren, Sarah, Gracie and Nathan Lewis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son,
Michael Clendenen; brothers, Fred Clendenen and Wade Clendenen;
and sister, Maude Cox.
Pallbearers were Eston Mayberry, Todd Lewis, Buford Clendenen,
Tom Cox, James Mayberry and R.F. Holdaway.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to
Cumberland County Rotary Scholarship Fund.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Pauline Harrison
Aug. 11, 1916 - Jan. 1,
2006
Pauline Harrison, 89, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 1, 2006.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, a
Memorial Baptist Church, with Boyd Bailey officiating.
Mrs. Harrison was born Aug. 11, 1916 in Kirksville, MO, the daughter
of Gaylord and Nellie Hartupee.
She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church and was an LPN. She
was a minister of correspondence, loved the Lord and tried to
influence as many people as possible to accept Jesus as Savior.
She volunteered 14 years at Good Samaritans.
Survivors include her sons, Gaylord (Diane) Harrison of Crossville
and Arthur Harrison of Dover, DE; daughters, Carolyn Sherwood
of Davidson, MI and Sally Brightman of Crossville; foster son,
Luke Parker of Rochester Hills, MI; 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren;
and two great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Allen C. Harrison; children, Alice, Charles and Lynn;
brother, Robert Hartupee; and sister, Martha Barker.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is in charge
of the arrangements.
Robert N. Hood
Dec. 23, 2005
Robert Nelson "Bob" Hood, 66, of Kingsport, passed
away Dec. 23, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 26 from
the Kingsport chapel of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, with Bro.
Buford Blankenbecier and Pastor Ron Ramsey officiating. Graveside
services were held Dec. 27 in the Mayland Cemetery in Crossville.
Mr. Hood was born in Crossville and had lived in Kingsport since
1972. He graduated from the Southern Academy of Clinical Technology
in Nashville with a degree in medical technology and was employed
as a medical technologist for 35 years.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and
Dewey Grizzle of Kingsport and Andrea and Robert Stanley of Church
Hill; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Evelyn Louise Hood
of Kingsport and Robert "Bobby" and Kelly Hood of Fairfax,
VA; grandchildren, Jessi, Ashley, Clayton, Abby, Matthew, Jacob
and Sam; sister and brother-in-law, George Ann and Doyle Barnwell
of Crossville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer C. and Mamie Lou
Robinson Hood of Crossville; first wife, Sally J. Murray Hood
(mother of their children); second wife, Shannon R. Banks; and
sister, Patsy Ruth Ward of Crossville.
Pallbearers were David Hood, Bobby Hood, Robert Stanley, Dewey
Grizzle, Andrew Barnwell and Derek Gerat.
"He was a true friend and neighbor. He will always be with
us in our hearts."
Hamlett-Dobson was in charge of the arrangements, with Hood Funeral
Home and Crematory, LLC in charge of the local arrangements.
Hazel M. Hutcheson
Aug. 11, 1909 - Dec. 26,
2005
Hazel M. (Wood) Hutcheson, 96, of Amherst, OH, formerly of Crossville,
passed away Dec. 26, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Dec.
27 at Hempel Funeral Home of Amherst, with burial in Evergreen
Cemetery, South Amherst.
Coy E. Ingram II
Jan. 2, 2006
Coy Edward Ingram II, infant, was born and passed away Jan. 2,
2006. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan.
6, at Crab Orchard Cemetery, with Ralph Reagan officiating.
He is survived by his parents, Coy Edward Ingram and Shantel
Spring Labelle Ingram; and sisters, Emily Beisiegel, Samantha
Wyatt and Tyanna Hill.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is in charge
of the arrangements.
Evelyn E. Richardson
Nov. 16, 1929 - Dec. 10,
2005
Evelyn Elaine Richardson, 76, of Crossville, passed away Dec.
10, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 13 from the chapel
of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. Roland Smith officiating. Burial
was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Richardson was born Nov. 16, 1929 in Monroe, LA, the daughter
of James and Helen Smith.
She was a graduate of Ouachita High School in Monroe and a homemaker.
She was a very special daughter, wife, mom, grandmother, aunt
and friend. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed
by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Debbie and Allen
Davis of Monroe, LA and Teresa "Tess" Granberry of
Crossville; grandchildren, Brian Davis of Galveston, TX, Lynette
Davis of West Monroe, LA and Dalton Granberry of Crossville;
three nieces and one nephew.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Edward Richardson; and sisters, Mildred Huffman and
Dorothy Smith.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com
Ollie P. Tilley
Nov. 28, 1922 - Dec. 29,
2005
Ollie Pearl Tilley, 83, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 29, 2005.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 3 from the chapel of Crossville
Memorial Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ryan Overfelt officiating.
Michael Settles performed "Old Rugged Cross" and "Amazing
Grace." Burial was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Tilley was born Nov. 28, 1922 in McComas, WV, the daughter
of Dewey Semons and Lena Turner Semons.
She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and an employee
of Motorola. She loved to dance.
Survivors include her daughters, Pricilla Roe of Mesa, AZ, Carolyn
Senine and Jo Ann Einbinder of Des Plains, IL; grandchildren,
Kimberly Tagliere, Michele Sniett, Joy Carman and Lisa O'Boyle;
eight great-grandchildren; and sisters, Dorothy Walters of Florida,
Danford Settles and Pat Gilbert of Ohio.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Cebert Tilley.
Pallbearers were Shawn Raiford, Delany Tilley, Nathan Corbett,
Frank Senine, Michael Settles, Junior Wyatt and Kristin Tagliere.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
These obituaries were published
Jan. 4.
Grace C. Coleman
June 10, 1940 - Dec. 27,
2005
Grace Carol Coleman, 65, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 27,
2005. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Coleman was born June 10, 1940 in Newark, NJ, the daughter
of William and Catherine Kripendorf Herpick.
She was a graduate of Burnell Business College and had worked
several years as a secretary. She was a homemaker and a member
of the Church of Christ. She spent the last few years of her
life taking care of children, which was a joy that she shared
with her husband. She was loving and devoted and the children
she cared for loved her very much in return. She enjoyed sewing,
embroidery and reading. She also loved to collect snow village
houses.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph Coleman of Crossville;
sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Lori Coleman of Franklin,
Wayne and Tammy Coleman of Smyrna and Joe Coleman; daughter,
Katherine Coleman of Crossville; brother and sister-in-law, Bill
and Ruth Herpick of Roanoke, VA; sister and brother-in-law, Doris
and Hank Dillenkofer of Florida; and grandchildren, Ronald Coleman,
Brenna Coleman and Maxwell Coleman.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com
Vernell Gill
July 28, 1936 - Dec. 30,
2005
Vernell Gill, 69, of the Daysville community of Rockwood, passed
away Dec. 30, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 1, 2006,
from the chapel of Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, with the Rev.
Pete Scarbrough and the Rev. Hascue Carter officiating. Graveside
services and interment were conducted Jan. 2 at the Daysville
Cemetery in Rockwood.
Mrs. Gill was born July 28, 1936 in Daysville, TN, the daughter
of John and Bessie Lloyd.
She was of the Baptist faith and was a register for the Cumberland
County Election Commission and very active in the Democratic
Party for many years.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Graham Gill of Rockwood;
sons and daughter-in-law, Adrian Gill of Rockwood, Wayne and
Linda Gill of Westel and Michael Gill of Rockwood; daughter and
son-in-law, Becky and Monte Newport of Spring City; nine grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; and brother and sister-in-law, Roscoe
and Linda Lloyd of Athens.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.
Gary W. Hamlett Sr.
Dec. 25, 2005
Gary Walter Hamlett Sr., 66, of Orlando, FL, passed away on Christmas
morning after a valiant fight with colon and bone cancer. As
a young man, Mr. Hamlett was a paperboy for the Orlando Sentinel
and won two awards as paperboy of the year. As owner of Hamlett
and Associates advertising firm, he was awarded a National Print
Award from Advertising Age, for his promotion of Silver
Sands development.
From 1975 until his retirement due to his cancer in 2004, he
was an associate of CDI Corporation ending his career as corporate
senior vice president in charge of Sales and Marketing. Clients
included Martin-Marietta, Pratt and Whitney, Westinghouse, and
IBM Corporations.
He was a member of the Winter Park United Methodist Church, Endowment
Life member of NRA, and the Coastal Conservation Association.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Pattsy (Buchanan) Hamlett;
daughters, Lynne (Winton III) Wilks, Lisa (Dr. Kevin) Eames and
Karen Hamlett; son, Gary W. (Denise) Hamlett Jr.; and nine grandchildren.
Local family include Eugene and Barbara (Buchanan) Parsons, Hope
and John Schubert, and Catherine Parsons.
The funeral was held at the Winter Park United Methodist Church
with the Rev. Dr. Thomas Price Jr. and the Rev. Dr. Bob Bushong
presiding. Burial was at Glen Haven Memorial Park in Winter Park.
Special thanks to Central Baptist Church of Crossville for the
continued prayers and encouraging prayer letters for Gary and
Pattsy throughout these difficult years.
Mae B. Pyles
Aug. 9, 1910 - Dec. 27,
2005
Mae Belle (Logan) Pyles, 95, of Crossville, passed away Dec.
27, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 29 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Vern Daugherty and Bro. Benji
Persinger officiating. Interment was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Pyles was born Aug. 9, 1910 in Pickett County, the daughter
of Ky and Gertie (Garrett) Logan.
She was a seamstress in her home and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Arlean Wyatt and Billie Jean
Wilson of Crossville; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren;
and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Willie Hiram Pyles; daughter, Anna Kay Martin; and sons,
Kermit Pyles and Mack Pyles.
Pallbearers were her grandsons, Ricky Keyes, Dale Wilson, Jimmy
Martin, Keith Martin, Shae Keyes and Leon Woody.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
These obituaries were published
Jan. 3.
Walter C. Bartlett
Jan. 2, 1910 - Dec. 22,
2005
Walter Clyde Bartlett, 95, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 22,
2005. Memorial services will be held at a later date in West
Springfield, PA.
Mr. Bartlett was born Jan. 2, 1910 in Gustavus Township, OH,
the son of Louis and Flossie Bell (March) Bartlett.
He was a retired truck driver.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Walter L. and
Joyce Bartlett of Conneaut, OH, Emery F. and Dolores Bartlett
of Strongsville, OH, Carroll V. Bartlett of Roanoke, VA and Albert
"Bud" and Kathleen Evans of Fairfield Glade; daughter,
Eileen O'Barsky of Crossville; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren;
and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Emma Sarah (Raymont) Bartlett; brother, Donald Bartlett; sister,
Marion LaMont; great-grandchild, T.J. Morehouse; and son-in-law,
Charles O'Barsky.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
JR Bilbrey
Oct. 1, 1939 - Dec. 28,
2005
JR Bilbrey, 66, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 28, 2005. Funeral
services were conducted Dec. 31 from the chapel of Goff Funeral
Home of Monterey, with the Rev. Bobby Floyd officiating. Burial
was in the Campground Cemetery in Clarkrange.
Mr. Bilbrey was born Oct. 1, 1939 in Overton County, the son
of Alastus and Avie Phillips Bilbrey.
He was a general laborer.
Survivors include his sisters, Sarah Phillips of Cookeville,
Lora Hammersly of Tampa, FL and Rosa Stoner of Mesa, AZ; and
half-sisters, Danzie Baldwin of Monterey, Livvie McCowan of Muncie
and Panzie McCowan of Tamp, FL.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers,
Haris, Clada and Ernal Lee Bilbrey; sisters, Artie Lee and Phillis
Mary Lou; and half-sister, Lennie Norrod.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.
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