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XOBITUARIES

Published July 2005
The most recent obituaries are listed first.

These obituaries were published July 27.

Wilburn L. Brown Jr.
July 29, 1956 - July 17, 2005

Wilburn "Junior" Lee Brown Jr., 48, of Crossville, passed away July 17, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 19 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Ralph Reagan officiating. Interment was in Turner Cemetery.
Mr. Brown was born July 29, 1956 in Crossville, the son of Eleen (Turner) and Wilburn Lee Brown Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Becky (Lowe) Brown of Crossville; sons and daughter-in-law, Jason and Tracy Brown and Dustin Lowe, all of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Dale Bennett and Nikie and Mikey Farley, all of Crossville; father, Wilburn Lee Brown Sr. of Crossville; brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Renee Brown, Marvin and Jessica Brown and Hershell and Michelle Brown, all of Crossville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Janice and Gary Lowe, Linda Barnett and Ruth and Glen McCoy, all of Crossville; grandchildren, Dade, Alexis, Ashley, Cassie, Brooklyn, Lukas and Nevaeh; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Eleen (Turner) Brown.
Pallbearers were Jason Brown, Dustin Lowe, Dale Bennett, William Brown, Hershell Brown and Marvin Brown.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.



These obituaries were published July 26.

Mary H. Roberson
July 24, 2005

Mary Hammons Roberson, 90, of Benton, KY, passed away July 24, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, from the chapel of Collier Funeral Home of Benton, KY. The Rev. George Snow and the Rev. John Bedwell will officiate. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, at Crossville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Roberson was a former LPN at Cumberland Medical Center and a member of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Nelda Faye (Roberson) Colson of Benton, KY and Carol Alpers of Stover, MO; sons, James Roberson of Chattanooga, Gerald Roberson of Shaker Heights, OH, Alfred Roberson of Knoxville and Paul Roberson of Paducah, KY; brothers, Troy Hammons of Crossville and Albert Hammons of Dayton, TN: sisters, Edna Randolph of Peoria, IL and Margaret Roberts of Smyrna, GA; 19 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edd and Oella (Matheney) Hammons; son, Kenneth Roberson; brothers, Ernest Hammons, Tim Hammons and Beecher Hammons; and sister, Elevena Ashburn.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marshall County Hospital, 503 George McClain Dr., Benton, KY 42025.
Collier Funeral Home of Benton, KY, is in charge of the arrangements.


These obituaries were published July 22.

Benjamin E. Wyatt
June 16, 1988 - July 14, 2005

Benjamin "Ben" Edward Wyatt, 17, of Crossville, passed away July 14, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 17 at Cumberland Fellowship Baptist Church, with Bro. Hank Jones officiating. Interment was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Ben was born June 16, 1988 in Crossville, the son of Kylene (Whittenburg) and Eddie Wyatt.
He was a junior at Cumberland County High School and a member of Cumberland Fellowship Church.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Boyd and Camilla Wyatt of Crossville; and grandfather, Paul Whittenburg of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Anna Rose Whittenburg.
Pallbearers were Kyle Houston, Jason Wyatt, Justin Wyatt, Mitchell Whittenburg, Aaron Anderson, Braddock Tollett and Jace England.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the CCHS Golf Team, c/o Billy Loggins, PO Box 749, Crossville, TN 38557, or to Kids, Incorporated, 50 Dayton Ave., Crossville, TN 38555.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.


These obituaries were published July 20.

Wilburn L. Brown
July 29, 1956 - July 17, 2005

Wilburn "Junior" Lee Brown, 48, of Crossville, passed away July 17, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 19 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Ralph Reagan officiating. Interment was in Turner Cemetery.
Mr. Brown was born July 29, 1956 in Crossville, the son of Eleen (Turner) and Wilburn Lee Brown Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Becky (Lowe) Brown of Crossville; sons and daughter-in-law, Jason and Tracy Brown and Dustin Lowe, all of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Dale Bennett and Nickie and Mikey Farley, all of Crossville; father, Wilburn Lee Brown Sr. of Crossville; brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Renee Brown, Marvin and Jessica Brown and Hershell and Michelle Brown, all of Crossville; sisters and brother-in-law, Linda Barnett and Ruth and Glen McCoy, all of Crossville; grandchildren, Dade, Alexis, Ashley, Cassie, Brooklyn, Lukas and Nevaeh; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Eleen (Turner) Brown.
Pallbearers were Jason Brown, Dustin Lowe, Dale Bennett, William Brown, Hershell Brown and Marvin Brown.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Charlotte R. Green
Dec. 4, 1921 - July 2, 2005

Charlotte Rozell (Thompson) Green, 83, of Crab Orchard, passed away July 2, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 5 at at Crab Orchard Church of God of Prophecy, with Bro. Luther Massengill and Bro. Terry Barnwell officiating. Interment was in Haley's Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Green was born Dec. 4, 1921 in Crab Orchard, the daughter of Hettie (Hill) and Wilburn Lee Thompson.
She was a homemaker and a member of Crab Orchard Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include her husband, Chester Green of Crab Orchard; sons and daughters-in-law, Lamarr and Fay Green of Crab Orchard and Leamon and Marcie Green of Crossville; daughter, Charlotte Hamby of Crab Orchard; sister, Beatrice Cathey of Crab Orchard; brothers, Charles Thompson and Lowell Thompson of Crossville and Delano Thompson and Denver Thompson of Crab Orchard; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, J.D. Thompson, Randall Thompson and Crammer Thompson; and sister, Sissy Monday.
Pallbearers were Steven Green, Daniel Green, J.L. Green, Curtis Hamby, Brent Barnwell and Eric Barnwell.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Lester G. Green
Aug. 12, 1927 - July 3, 2005

Lester George Green, 77, of Crossville, passed away July 3, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 5 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Wayne Matthews officiating. Interment was in Crossville City Cemetery, with fully military honors provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Mr. Green was born Aug. 12, 1927 in Crossville, the son of Dovie (Steelman) and Granville Green.
He served in the United States Air Force during World War II and was retired from the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Phylliss (Meyers) Green of Crossville; sons, Lester Green Jr., Robert Green and Richard Green, all of Crossville, and James Green of California; daughter, Kathy Green of Chattanooga; and sisters, Bernice Carlisle of Oliver Springs, Bertie Jolley of Knoxville and Ruth Felker of Texas.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Viola Meyer, Velma Flynn and Beulah Storey; brothers, Verden Green, Lenord Green, Dillard Green and Lewis Green; son, Jerry Green; and daughter, Linda Green.
Pallbearers were Mike Hall, David Bell, Everette Farley, Leon Woody, Jackie Thomas and Mark Bernabei.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Wayne F. Jones
Dec. 6, 1927 - July 5, 2005

Wayne Floyd Jones, 77, passed away July 5, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Tony Wilson officiating. Interment was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mr. Jones was born Dec. 6, 1927 in Jefferson, NC, the son of Bertha Savannah (Reedy) and Joseph Floyd Jones.
He was a member of Homestead United Methodist Church and owner of Mountain Vegetables. He also served in the United States Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara (Kuhn) Jones of Crossville; son, Wayne F. Jones Jr. of Crossville; daughters, Kelly Holland of Crossville, Joy Lewis of Rexford, MT and Waynena Elliot of Winston-Salem, NC; brother, Kermit Jones of Jefferson, NC; sisters, Winnie Thomas of Boone, NC and Polly Osborne of West Jefferson, NC; stepdaughters, Janet Davis of Lebanon, TN, Cindy Brooks of Grover, NC and Angela Shinn of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Jones and Iona Ward; first wife, Virginia Jones; and second wife, Priscilla (Miller) Jones.
Pallbearers were Scott Brooks, Michael Shinn, Jonathan Holland, David Jones, Jerry Lewis and Donald Kempe.
Honorary pallbearer was Bobby Bilbrey.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Rosa Roberts
March 21, 1917 - July 17, 2005

Rosa Roberts, 88, of Mayland, passed away July 17, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 19 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home of Monterey, with the Rev. Scott Webb officiating. Burial was in Mayland Cemetery July 20.
Mrs. Roberts was born March 21, 1917 in Westbourne, TN, the son of Leftrick and Plina Jane Shears Cooley.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters, Jane Hennessee, Johnnie Garrison, Judy Webb, Shelia Rimmer and Barbara Buckner, all of Crossville; sons, Charles Roberts and George Roberts of Crossville; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchidren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Zack Thomas Roberts.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.


These obituaries were published July 19.

James L. Gardner
Jan. 26, 1947 - July 12, 2005

James Lewis Gardner, 58, of Crossville, passed away July 12, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 15 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Gardner was born Jan. 26, 1947, in Meskegon, MI, the son of Raymond Gardner and Elizabeth Steiner Gardner.
He was a self-employed painter.
Survivors include his brothers and sister-in-law, John Gardner of Spring Lake, MI and Paul and Monica Gardner of Crossville; fiancée, Paula Sherrod of Crossville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to The Arc of Cumberland County.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy L. Lehmann
Jan. 2, 1925 - July 9, 2005

Dorothy L. Lehmann, 80, of Pleasant Hill, passed away July 9, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 14 from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, with Pastor David Lampman officiating. Burial was in Smith's Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Lehmann was born Jan. 2, 1925 in Sterling, KS, the daughter of Walter and Ida Wiltse Savage.
She was a homemaker and of the Lutheran faith.
Survivors include her husband, Lionel Lehmann of Pleasant Hill; sons, Randy L. Lehmann (Janet) of Pleasant Hill, Ronald C. Lehmann (and the late Violet) of Ariton, AL and Richard L. Lehmann (Donna) of Long Beach, MS; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Shirley Reison of California and Elizabeth Rendel of Kansas.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, five sisters, and daughter-in-law, Violet Lehmann.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Norman T. Link
May 10, 1908 - July 16, 2005

Norman T. Link, 97, of Salem, IN, passed away July 16, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 19 at Dewalt Funeral Home of Salem, IN, with Cynthia Phillips officiating. Interment was in Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem, IN.
Mr. Link was born May 10, 1908 in Chicago Heights, IL, the son of Oliver Perry Link and Lillian (Schuller) Link.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Salem and a 1922 graduate of Salem High School. He was past president of various Handle Company Associations.
He was owner of O. P. Link Handle Company of Salem, IN, and also owner of the Turner, Day & Woolworth Handle Company of Crossville, the Sequatchie Handle Company of Sequatchie, TN, and Bruner Ivory Handle Company of Hope, AR.
He married in 1930 to Ruth Hagan Link, who passed away in 1941. He married Mary C. (Compton) Link Nov. 24, 1945, who passed away July 23, 1994.
Survivors include his daughters, Ruthann Milam of Crossville and Susan McCarty of Salem, IN; one granddaughter, three great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and friend, Audrey Saylor, who cared for him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Perry and Henry Link; grandson, Steve Link; and one sister.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Washington County, PO Box 51, Salem, IN 47167.
Dewalt Funeral Home of Salem, IN, was in charge of the arrangements.


These obituaries were published July 15.

Warren G. Buck
Jan. 21, 1921 - July 12, 2005

Warren G. Buck, 84, of Clarkrange, passed away July 12, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 14 from the Clarkrange chapel of Jennings Funeral Home, with burial in Clarkrange Cemetery. Bro. Bobby "Butch" Dodson and Bro. Darrell Phillips officiated.
Mr. Buck was born Jan. 21, 1921, in Jamestown, TN, the son of Arvil Denton Buck and Laura (Stephens) Buck.
He was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Velma Buck of Clarkrange; son and daughter-in-law, Ray M. and Barbara Buck of Jamestown; daughter and son-in-law, Faye and Dick Abernathy of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Jeff Buck, Patty Clinton, Mike Buck, Richard Abernathy and Larry Buck; great-grandchildren, Laura, Bryce, Jeffery, Dalton and Savannah; and brother, Charles Buck of Jamestown.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Clem Buck, Mack Buck, Bradly Buck, Robert Buck and Claude Buck.
Pallbearers were Larry Buck, Jeff Buck, Mike Buck, Richard Abernathy and Byron Clinton.
Jennings Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert C. Cline
July 12, 2005

Robert C. "Bob" Cline, 67, of Smyrna, passed away July 12, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 15, at Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, 5852 Nolensville Road, Nashville. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Cline was the founder and president of Better Water, Inc. He was very active in Woodbine Baptist Church through the years, serving as deacon, R.A. leader, trustee, Sunday school teacher, day care, finance and business committees.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Baisley Cline; daughter, Mary Beth (Larry) Arnold; son, Robert Michael (Susan) Cline; granddaughter, Madison Arnold; sisters, Mary Nell Farris and Emogene DeBrohun; brothers, Lee and Bill Cline; and caregiver, Mary Guthrie.
Pallbearers will be Gary Baisley, Kent Cline, Larry Farris, Charles Mashburn, Tommy Potts and David Prince.
Honorary pallbearers were present and past Better Water employees, Eddie Arney, Joe Cline, David Graham, Jim Hill, Dale Jackson, Royce Rhea, George Taylor and Bruce Williams.
Memorial contributions may be made to National Parkinson Foundation and the National Kidney Foundation.
Woodbine Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jobey L. Ledbetter
April 30, 1933 - July 10, 2005

Jobey Lyle Ledbetter, 72, of Spencer, TN, formerly of Crossville, passed away July 10, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 13 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mike McCoy, Mr. Ledbetter's nephew, officiating. Interment followed in Highland Cemetery in Overton County. Special music was provided by Doug Vaughn of Cookeville and the Ledbetter Singers of Livingston.
Mr. Ledbetter was born April 30, 1933, in Livingston, TN, the son of Dewey Ledbetter and Verda Carlock Ledbetter.
He served in the United States Army at Camp Rucker, AL, and Fort Benning, GA. He worked for 16 years at Nickleson File Company of Anderson, TN. In 1972, he moved to Crossville and worked at Cumberland Medical Center for a short time. He then went to work for TDOT. After retiring, he worked for J.R. Special Delivery of Crossville until May 2004.
He was a Freewill Baptist Minister for 43 years. He was converted on Nov. 15, 1958 and baptized on Nov. 23, 1958 in Anderson, IN, by the Rev. Oliver McCowan. In his early church work, he was a song leader, then he was ordained as deacon on April 15, 1961 to serve Mt. Hope Freewill Baptist Church in Anderson, IN. He was ordained as a minister on Dec. 3, 1962. He worked and served his most precious friend and Savior, Jesus Christ, for 43 years.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Vivian Gaye Collingsworth Ledbetter; daughter, Robin Marie Palk of Spencer, TN; granddaughter, Sami Lou Palk of Spencer; son-in-law, James K. Palk of Spencer; brothers and sisters-in-law, Julian and Maxine Ledbetter of Crossville and Jesse and Mary Ledbetter of Knoxville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce Ledbetter and Earl Phipps of Mt. Juliet, Carolyn Ledbetter and Jim Lowhorn of Clarkrange and Helen Ledbetter and Jim Hoover of Crossville; sister-in-law, Helen Faye Collingsworth Ledbetter of Crossville; brothers-in-law, Winifred Collingsworth and Phyllis of Somerset, KY, Cledith Collingsworth and Margaret of Ashland City, TN; uncle, John Lee Carlock and Family of Livingston; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Angela Marie Ledbetter, Stephanie Elaine Ledbetter and Baby Ledbetter; sister, Kayren Louise Ledbetter McCoy; and half-brother, Wallace M. Ledbetter.
Pallbearers were Mark Ledbetter, Matt Ledbetter, Joe Ledbetter, Richard Ledbetter, Randall McNew and Vince Lowhorn.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.


These obituaries were published July 13.

Issac H. Cross
Feb. 7, 1929 - July 5, 2005

Issac Heaber Cross, 76, of Crossville, passed away July 5, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 8 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hyder Cemetery. Bro. Gary Brown officiated.
Mr. Cross was born Feb. 7, 1929 in Byrdstown, TN, the son of Jesse and Lily Pearl Crawford Cross.
He was a retired heavy equipment operator and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Zola Reagan Cross of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Pamela Cross of Whitehouse, TN, Jerry and Debra Cross of Dublin, GA, Leroy and Chloe Cross of Monterey and Timothy Cross of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Troy Sisco of Crossville; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert, Curtis and Jack Cross, all of Crossville; and sister, Kathleen Swafford of Dandridge, TN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Ray Cross; brothers, James and Lee Cross; and sister, Betty Lou Campbell.
Pallbearers were Michael Cross, Travis Sisco, Kelly Melton, Robert Bowman, Kenneth Cross, Aaron Cross and Issac Cross.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Virgie F. Dixon
Feb. 14, 1929 - July 9, 2005

Virgie Francis Dixon, 76, of Crossville, passed away July 9, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 11 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Pastor Randall Dye and Pastor Vern Daugherty officiating. Burial was in Hale's Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Dixon was born February 14, 1929, in London, KY, the daughter of Charles and Cora Eaton Dixon.
She was a homemaker and was a foster parent to 232 children in Cumberland County. She was also a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Tony O. Woody of Crossville; grandchildren, Tracy J. Pugh and Harlan T. Hall; great-grandchildren, Khaila Jade Pugh, Austin Michael Pugh and Blake Michael Hall; several nieces and nephews; and foster children, Wanda Lewis and Linda Eichner.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Wilbur "Pete" Dixon; brothers, Bill Reed, Eugene Reed and Tom Reed; and sisters, Edith Harris, Nadine Belt, Wilma Reed and Lillian Lowery.
Pallbearers were Eugene Sherrill, Kenny Reese, Gary Rogers, Gary Rogers Jr., Anthony Stafford and Kenny Hubbard.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

Tony J. Lignar
April 18, 1928 - June 29, 2005

Tony Joseph Lignar, 77, of Crossville, passed away June 29, 2005. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Father Peter Jenner and the Rev. Jack Irwin will officiate.
Mr. Lignar was born April 18, 1928, in Hammond, IN, the son of Anthony J. and Mary Sally Seljan Lignar.
He was a supervisor for Inland Steel and a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during World War II and was an avid golfer.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Brautigam Lignar of Crossville; son, Brad Lignar of Florida; daughters, Paula Shultman of Hammond, IN and Robin Lescher of Hobert, IN; stepdaughters, Christe Langman and husband Terry of Porter, IN and Annette Thorpe and husband Shaun of Alvin, TX; sister, Marge Totzke and husband Lenny of Port Richey, FL; grandchildren, Shanette and Brittany Thorpe, Dylan Langman, Kelly Takas, Dionne Barnett, Scott Shultman, Chad Fetrick, Neil Fetrick and Shane Lignar; and great-grandchildren, Brittany Takas, Kayla Takas, Makense Shultman, Skylar Barnett, Ashton Barnett, Dayton Barnett, Logan, Austin and Kyle Fetrick.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

William E. McMahon
July 9, 2005

William E. McMahon, 84, passed away July 9, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Dublin Baptist Church. Pastor Darrell Gabbard will officiate.
Mr. McMahon was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his sons, Gene (Merry) McMahon of Dublin, OH and Chuck McMahon of Zanesville, OH; daughter, Lucy (Chuck) Burris of Ocala, FL; five grandchildren; sister, Gladys Merckle of Paris, KY; brothers, Harold "Shorty" (Jean) McMahon of Lloydsville, OH and David McMahon of Belmont, OH; numerous nieces and nephews and his extended family of management and staff at the Mayfair Village Retirement Center and Longhorn Steak House of Dublin, OH.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty McMahon.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Mayfair Village Retirement Center Activities Fund.
O.R. Woodyard Co. of Columbus, OH, is in charge of the arrangements.

Malcom E. Ratliff
July 20, 1946 - July 8, 2005

Malcom Eugene Ratliff, better known as Michael, passed away July 8, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 10 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike Garrett officiating. Burial was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mr. Ratliff was born July 20, 1946, in Oxford, MS.
He was president and CEO of Ratliff Farms Inc. and Industrial Resources, both in Crossville, and a member of Central Baptist Church. He received many honors including the 1997 Paul Harrison Fellow Rotarian Award, Tennessee Oil Man of the Year Award, Outstanding Patron of the American Cancer Society and was named a "Tennessee Colonel."
Survivors include his wife, Linda Passmore Ratliff of Crossville; father, James William Ratliff of Crossville; daughter, Tracy Ratliff Hensley of Memphis; sons Houston Michael Ratliff and William James Ratliff, both of Crossville; grandchildren, Adair, Daley and Kayla; sister, Sheliah Danley; and brother, Russell Ratliff, both of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Missy Kitchens Ratliff; and son, Mark Timothy Ratliff of Knoxville.
The family has asked that donations be made in his memory to "AM Leukemia Research" c/o Vanderbilt University Gifts Records, V.U. Station B, PO Box 357727, Nashville, TN 37235.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com


These obituaries were published July 12.

Sadie L. Hedgecoth
Oct. 14, 1940 - June 25, 2005

Sadie Lou Hedgecoth, 64, of Crossville, passed away June 25, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 26 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Scott White officiating. Graveside committal was held June 27 at Crossville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Hedgecoth was born Oct. 14, 1940, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Richard and Edith Davidson Dyal.
She was a homemaker and a member of Oak Lawn Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby Hedgecoth of Crossville; son, Gary Hedgecoth of Crossville; daughter, Tina Wheeler of Crossville; four grandchildren; brother, Danny Nichols of Centralia, IL; and sisters, Ann Hill and Frances Nichols of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Valerie Hedgecoth.
Pallbearers were Gary Hedgecoth, Tommy Waltman, Dale Wheeler, Jason Whittenburg; Richard Godsey and Rusty Hall.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Gustav J. Johnson
Feb. 1, 1913 - July 5, 2005

Gustav J. Johnson, 92, of Crossville, passed away July 5, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., July 17, at Christ Lutheran Church in Fairfield Glade. Interment will be in the Evergreens Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY.
Mr. Johnson was born Feb. 1, 1913 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Nils and Emma (Petersen) Johnson. He was the youngest of six children.
Most of his adult life was spent as a printer for Lind Bros., Manhattan, NY. His occupation was interrupted by military service in World War II. He was a staff sergeant in the 77th Division of the 305th Infantry, U.S. Army, serving in Southeast Asia.
In 1997, Mr. Johnson moved to Crossville where he lived at Cumberland Ridge, later at Crossville Senior House and most recently at WyndRidge.
He is survived by his only nephew, Pastor Ronald Johnson and his wife, Lorene, of Fairfield Glade, and their children, Gary of Houston, TX, Jamin of New London, MN and Gregg of Buffalo, NY, as well as their children.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Ruby P. Myers
April 5, 1935 - July 4, 2005

Ruby Pearl Myers, 70, of Louisville, KY, passed away July 4, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 7 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Jack Chadwell officiating. Burial was in New Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Ms. Myers was born April 5, 1935 in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of John Myers and Nora Abston Myers.
She was a restaurant worker and a member of OakLawn Church of Christ.
Survivors include her brothers, Paul Myers of Nashville and Ron Myers of Huntsville, AL; sister, Mattie Rice of Valley, AL; sister-in-law, Charlotte Myers of Louisville, KY; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, James C. Myers and Robert Myers; and sisters, Lula Mae Harmon and Ruth Hunt.
Pallbearers were Shannon Myers, Kenny Osbourn, Avery Lee Harmon, Jackie Paul Hunt, Billy Hancock and Mark Hunt.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Anna L. Walker
July 11, 1921 - July 9, 2005

Anna Lee Walker, 83, of Mayland, passed away July 9, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home of Monterey, with the Rev. Larry Potter officiating. Interment will follow in the Mayland Cemetery.
Mrs. Walker was born July 11, 1921 in Putnam County, the daughter of John and Ina Mae Wilson Farley.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughter, Judy Walker Bumbalough of Mayland; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Linda Rector of Dayton, OH, Myrtle McCloud of Mayland and Notilou Mahaffey of Dayton, OH; brother, Henry "Slim" Farley of Crossville; and daughter-in-law, Nellie Walker of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Lee Walker; and son, Lee Elton Walker.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey is in charge of the arrangements.


These obituaries were published July 8.

James E. Baldwin
July 1, 2005

James Edward Baldwin, 57, of Crossville, passed away July 1, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 6 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. Stewart Ramsey officiating and special music by Narrow Path. A Masonic service was held July 5. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery. The Crossville City Police served as honor guard.
Mr. Baldwin was a retired U.S. Army veteran as a first sergeant, having served 22 years, and was also retired from the Crossville City Police Department. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Crossville, DAV Chapter 32 and Jonesville Baptist Church. He loved gardening and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Green Baldwin of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, James II and Amanda Baldwin of Crossville; daughters and son-in-law, Teresa Baldwin of Crossville and Angie and Jacob Franklin of Crossville; brother, Leon Baldwin of Clarkrange; sisters, Faye Green, Willis Howard, Ella Bridges, Rosie Pugh and Brenda Harville, all of Crossville; grandchildren, Laura Aline "Ali" Baldwin, Grace Elaine Baldwin, Perry Nicole "Nickie" Kerley and Noah Alic Franklin; and several nieces and nephews.
The family has asked that memorials be made to the DAV Chapter 32 in his memory.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

George E. Chatham
Nov. 28, 1919 - June 1, 2005

Commander George Emory Chatham, captain-select of the United States Navy, most recently of Crossville and former resident of both Chattanooga and Pikeville, TN, passed away June 1, 2005. He will be interred with fully military honors in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, DC, Sept. 26, 2005.
Mr. Chatham was born Nov. 28, 1919 in Chamblee, GA, and attended Gardner-Webb Junior College and Tennessee Technological University. His education was interrupted by World War II when he joined the U.S. Navy to become a fighter pilot.
A prime example of America's greatest generation, he served as a Naval aviator in the European, North American, South American and Pacific Theaters of World War II. Upon retirement from the Navy, he became chief pilot for Southern Airways, and later, director of aviation for Magic Chef, Inc. He was respected as a standard bearer for both commercial and corporate aviation. His love of flying contributed to his deep respect for the magnificence of creation and the Creator. He will be fondly remembered as an officer, a gentleman and a true patriot.
He had a powerful aura of personal dignity. Generally a quiet man, he spoke and acted with firm personal conviction and was an unquestioned leader of men. He was an expert aviator, having accumulated more than 25,000 hours of flight time, a consummate professional pilot whose diligence and uncompromising performance commanded immediate respect. He had a wry sense of humor cloaked in a growl, loved nothing better than winning at any challenge, and truly understood that uncommon risk was a natural part of success. His rare presence will be sorely missed. The world seems a lesser place without him.
Survivors include his children, Christina Cross and Geoffrey Chatham; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters; two brothers; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, George Moody Chatham.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests commemoratives may be sent to the George Moody Chatham Memorial Scholarship at Isothermal Community College, Spindale, NC 28160.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Nels L. Hansen
May 13, 1918 - July 4, 2005

Nels Leroy Hansen, 87, of Fairfield Glade, passed away July 4, 2005. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. July 23 at Fairfield Glade Community Church, with the Rev. Dale Marshall officiating. Burial will be in the church columbarium.
Mr. Hansen was born May 13, 1918 in Lake Wilson, MN, the son of Niels and Martha Elisabeth Magnussen Hansen.
His youth was spent in Royal Oak, MI, where he was active in Boy Scouts. He graduated from Lawrence Tech University with degrees in electrical and chemical engineering. In 1942, he started his tour of duty in the U.S. Navy during World War II where he served as lieutenant and an engineering officer on the destroyer USS Monaghan-DD354. He was also retired from Ford Motor Co. as a section manager in body engineering where he was responsible for automobile lighting.
He coached baseball and was a deacon then elder in the United Presbyterian Church in Allen Park, MI. He was also a member of Danish Brotherhood of Detroit.
After retiring from Ford Motor Co. in 1982, he moved from Allen Park to Fairfield Glade in 1985. He continued to consult for 10 years after retirement with various automobile engineering firms. He was an avid grower of orchids and attended World Orchid Conferences as a member of Michigan and Smoky Mountain Orchid Societies. He loved to travel, play bridge, wood carve, stain glass and play golf. He was also a member of Fairfield Glade Community Church.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be forever remembered fondly by all friends and family members.
Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Astrid (Chris) Hansen of Fairfield Glade; son and daughter-in-law, John and Cindy Hansen of Troy, MI; daughters, Carol Hansen of Fairfield Glade, Christine Hansen of Huntington Beach, CA and Elizabeth Hansen of Davis, CA; and grandchild, Kristen Hansen of Troy, MI.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Hansen; and sisters, Margret Snelling and Elizabeth Talkington.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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These obituaries were published July 6.

Dolly J. Blaylock
Oct. 22, 1909 - June 28, 2005

Dolly Jane (Burgess) Blaylock, 95, of Elyria, OH, formerly of Crossville, passed away June 28, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 2 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Seal Cemetery in Bledsoe County. Tim Lewis officiated.
Mrs. Blaylock was born Oct. 22, 1909 in Crossville, the daughter of Canza and Anna (Walker) Burgess.
She worked at The Packing House in Berea, OH, while she lived in Ohio and was a secretary for Cole Realty when she lived in Crossville. She was also a housewife and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sisters, Jean Watley of Elyria, OH and Zona Kerley of Fairfield Glade; and niece, Ruby Tabor of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Byron Blaylock and Claude Mooneyham; daughter, Velma Mooneyham; sisters, Mary Johnson, Violet Hyder and Grace Hemella; and brothers, Chester Burgess, Posey Burgess, Walter Burgess, Ed Burgess, Ray Burgess, Gus Burgess, Thornton Burgess and Paul Burgess.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

John C. Dodson
July 1, 2005

Bro. John Chester Dodson, 89, of Spring City, passed away July 1, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 3 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, with Bro. Jeff Bowers officiating. Graveside services and interment were held July 4 in Glen Alice Cemetery.
Mr. Dodson was a retired minister and attended the Church of Christ in Spring City. He was a 50-year member of Sheet Metal Workers, Local 51 and Local 5.
Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Nellie Boles Dodson of Spring City; sons and daughters-in-law, Noal Dodson of Spring City, Eddie and Barbara Dodson of Spring City and Clark and Bonnie Dodson of Ten Mile, TN; daughter-in-law, Ilene Dodson of Spring City; grandsons, Scotty Dodson of Spring City and David Dodson of Ten Mile; granddaughter, Donna Knox of Spring City; five great-grandsons; two step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herd and Nancy Dodson; sons, Chester Allen Dodson and Donald Dean Dodson; and grandson, Tony Dodson.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

Thomas M. Garrison
Sept. 27, 1911 - June 18, 2005

Thomas Milton Garrison, 93, of Crossville, passed away June 18, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 20 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bros. Elmer McCowan and Jeffrey Rice officiated, with special music by Chris Caruthers.
Mr. Garrison was born Sept. 27, 1911 in Overton County, the son of Dee and Rose Wilson Garrison.
He was a man of many professions but was best known in his later years as the produce vendor. The honor system and door-to-door delivery was his way of serving his customers. His bowl was placed next to his fruits and vegetables for everyone's convenience.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Ethel Hall Garrison of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Leo Garrison, Dillon and Ellen Garrison, Bill and Jolene Garrison and Jerry Tommy and Teresa Garrison, all of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Bernice and John Hughes of Graysville and Diane and Michael Bolin of Crossville; stepson and wife, Butch and Judy Burgess of Crossville; 28 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Arlie Dee.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Laura Pippin Garrison; sons, Kenneth and W.J. Garrison; and three brothers and one sister.
Pallbearers were Kenneth (Keith) Garrison, Patrick Garrison, Jeff Garrison, Ricky Garrison, Donnie Looper and Tim Garrison.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Ralph Leach
Sept. 18, 1939 - July 1, 2005

Ralph Leach, 65, of Mayland, passed away July 1, 2005. Funeral services were conducted July 3 at the Mayland Baptist Church, with burial in Mayland Cemetery. The Rev. Davis Phillips officiated.
Mr. Leach was born Sept. 18, 1939 in Overton County, the son of Charlie B. and Anna Mae Garrett Leach.
He was a water well contractor and was a member of the Mayland Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Linder Leach of Mayland; daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Bryan Dunsmore of Nashville and Rhoda and Asa Davis of Crossville; granddaughter, Chloe Maggie Davis; sister and brother-in-law, Vella and the Rev. David Phillips of Monterey; half-brother, Clay E. and Judy Stover of Mayland; two nieces; three nephews; four great-nieces; and four great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.

Dan F. Paulsen
Oct. 29, 1933 - June 28, 2005

Dan Fowler Paulsen, 71, of Fairfield Glade, passed away June 28, 2005. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church. The Rev. Max Mayo officiated.
Mr. Paulsen was born Oct. 29, 1933, in Minneapolis, MN.
He was a member of the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church and was in management at Lockheed Martin before retiring. He enjoyed golfing and volunteering for the Fairfield Glade Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Judith "Judy" Ann Gilland Paulsen of Fairfield Glade; son, Gil Fowler Paulsen of California; daughter, Kelley Joel Hatfield of South Carolina; granddaughters, Jennifer and Amanda Smith of South Carolina; brother, Jerry Paulsen; sister, Barbara Manuey; lifelong best friend, Albert Ascherl; and a multitude of special friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Irma Joel Fowler Faircloth.
Special thanks are extended to Pete Tiffany and the Fairfield Glade Volunteer Fire Department for their support.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Paul R. Stanley
Sept. 27, 1928 - July 4, 2005

Funeral services for MSG (Retired) Paul Raymond Stanley, 76, Lawton, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 7, in the Becker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel of Lawton, OK, with military honors.
Sgt. Stanley passed away July 4, 2005, at a Fort Sill hospital.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. July 6 at the funeral home.
He was born Sept. 27, 1928 in Pleasant Hill, TN. He retired from the United States Army after 23 years of service and was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. He had also worked for Cameron University for 15 years before retiring. He married Kwi Pun Pak on July 3, 1968 in Seoul, Korea.
Survivors include his wife, Kwi Pun Stanley, of the home; daughters, Pauline Abraham of Lawton, OK, Pamela Kuffe and husband Brian of Lawton, OK, and Ruby Stanley of Duncan, OK; brothers, Junior Blalock, Bill Blalock and wife Caroline and Jim Blalock and wife Kay, all of Crossville; sister, Francis Hoose of Sparta, TN; and grandchildren, Candace Copeland, Arianna Stanley, Brittany Kuffe and Lexis Abraham, all of Lawton.
His mother, Ruby Paulette Blalock, preceded him in death.
Sympathy cards may be sent to the family online at www.beckerfuneral.com.
Becker Funeral Home of Lawton, OK, is in charge of the arrangements.


These obituaries were published July 5.

William P. Dailey
Sept. 8, 1956 - June 28, 2005

William P. Dailey, 48, of Crossville, passed away June 28, 2005.
Mr. Dailey was born Sept. 8, 1956, in Monroe, MI, the son of John and Ann Dailey.
He was employed by Perdue Farms, Inc.
Survivors include his mother, Ann Meek Dailey of Crossville; daughter, Dawn Dailey of Cincinnati, OH; brothers, David Russell of Florida, Darrell Russell, Edward Dailey and Robert Dailey, all of Toledo, OH; and sisters, Shelly Snyder and Ann Marie Dailey, both of Toledo, OH.
"He was a loving son and everyone who knew him loved him."
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mabel C. Fleming
June 8, 2005

Mabel Crowson Fleming, 93, of Crossville, passed away June 8, 2005 at Cumberland Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted June 13 in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary of Maryville, with the Rev. W.A. Galyon officiating. Interment followed at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Fleming was a member of Rockford Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Aven Fleming of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Jim and Edna Inman of N. Augusta, SC; grandchildren, Dianne and Kevin Smiley and Dawn Fleming; great-grandchildren, Annabeth Smiley and Tiffany Fleming; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Marion Crowson of Knoxville, Ben and Blanche Crowson of Wears Valley and Billy and Ina Faye Crowson of Wears Valley; nieces and nephews, Michelle, Sandra, Michael, Lois and Danny.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Fleming; and grandson, Dennis Fleming.
Smith Mortuary of Maryville was in charge of the arrangements.


These obituaries were published July 1.

John H. Allen
April 14, 1924 - June 29, 2005

The Rev. John H. Allen, 81, of Cookeville, passed away June 29, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 2, at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper, Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home, with burial following in the Burris Cemetery in Jackson County. The Rev. Roger Cooper, the Rev. Mike Gillock and the Rev. Kerry Higgins.
The Rev. Allen was born April 14, 1924 in Jackson County, TN, the son of Amos Arkley and Mertie Mary Wilmoth Allen.
He worked at the former Bowser Corporation, Gil Inc. and was a long-time employee of Lowe's of Cookeville. He was a retired machinist with the M&E Machine Company in Cookeville and a member of Knights Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.
He was an ordained Freewill Baptist minister. He preached his first message in the early 1960s at Knights Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. He co-pastored his first church with Bro. Eugene Phillips at Circle Drive Baptist Church in Algood. In addition, he pastored at Pleasant Ridge Freewill Baptist Church on Phifer Mountain, and at Douglas Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in Overton County. He also participated in many revivals. He preached his last sermon at Knights Chapel Free Baptist Church on Dec. 10, 2000.
Survivors include his wife of over 55 years, Frances (Allen) Allen, whom he married Sept. 16, 1949 in Jackson County; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jim Carmack; son, Glen Allen, all of Cookeville; grandchildren, Tephany and husband, John Baker, Shannon and husband, James Lennox, and Anna Carmack; great-grandchildren, Cody Allen, Mariah Lennox, Austin Bates, Ashlee Baker and Paige Baker; and sisters, Lulie Stafford and Sattie Netherton, both of Crossville, and Cora Flemming of Algood.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Avie Whitson and Susie Judd; and brothers, Dillard Allen and William Allen.
Pallbearers will be Dewey Bean, Phillip Gore, Nathan Judd, Morgan Stewart, David Moss and John Ford.
Hooper, Huddleston & Horner of Cookeville is in charge of the arrangements.

Jewell S. Brendel
May 9, 1946 - June 22, 2005

Jewell Sue (Barnes) Brendel, 59, of Crossville, passed away June 22, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 25 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Pomona Cemetery. Bro. Charles Barnes officiated.
Mrs. Brendel was born May 9, 1946, in Rockwood, the daughter of William H. and Edith (Davis) Barnes Sr.
She was a sewing factory worker and a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Nancy Beal of Crossville and Lynn Farley of Cookeville; brothers, Bill H. Barnes Jr. of Georgia, Charles Lee Barnes of Crossville and Archie Carl Barnes; sisters, Crystal Jackson of Georgia and Elizabeth A. Brendel of Crossville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Brendel; and sister, Ruth Barnes.
Pallbearers were Sammy Cochran, Joe Cochran, Charles Brendel, Henry Barnes, Glenn Tanner and Thomas Barnes Sr.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Manola Gentry
June 27, 2005

Manola "Buddie" Gentry, 87, of Greeneville, passed away June 27, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 29 from the chapel of Rose Hill Funeral Home of Greeneville, with the Rev. David Vaughn and the Rev. Tim Brackens officiating. Burial was in Monte Vista Memorial Park in Johnson City June 30.
Mrs. Gentry was a retired post mistress of ETSU and was a former school teacher at Bluff City School. She was a member of Christ UM Church in Greeneville and a former member of First Methodist Church in Johnson City. She was a Past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star and was a volunteer at the Johnson City Medical Center for many years. She was affectionately known as "Mammy" and was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who had a wonderful sense of humor.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Phil and Pam Gentry of Greeneville; daughter, Becky Gentry of Crossville; grandchildren, Chad Gentry of Greeneville, Amber Gentry Scarbro and husband Chad of Greeneville, Tiffany Coughlin and husband Jeff of Knoxville, Buffi Stancil and husband David of Crossville and Holly Owens of Knoxville; great-grandchildren, Carter and Abigail Coughlin; and special friends, Wayne and Susie Phillips of Greeneville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jack Gentry; and parents, Clarence and Mae Whitlock.
Pallbearers were Wayne Phillips, Gary Ross, Chad Gentry, Chad Scarbro, David Stancil and Jeff Coughlin.
Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Clarence Spannuth and his staff, the staff of Takoma Senior Care, and the staff of Laughlin Healthcare Center.
Rose Hill Funeral Home of Greeneville was in charge of the arrangements.

Leona M. Hooper
Sept. 10, 1915 - June 18, 2005

Leona Mildred Hooper (née Thomason), 89, of Manteno, IL, passed away surrounded by family at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields on June 18, 2005. She was born in Essex, IL, on Sept. 10, 1915, to the late Haverlin and Annis Thomason.
Mrs. Hooper was the wife of the late Meryl W. "Dutch" Hooper.
She was the mother of Muriel J. Pilcher (widow of Richard E. Pilcher) of Manteno, IL, Raymond A. Hooper (Sandra Kinnett) of Crossville and Luanne M. Hooper-Serrato (Francisco M. Serrato) of Crest Hill, IL; sister of Verna Berger of Bourbonnais, IL and Geraldine (Ellsworth) Hall of Bradenton, FL; beloved grandmother of Debra (David) Jackson of Crossville, Ronald Pilcher of New Castle, DE and Paula (Mark) Rogers of Manteno, IL; proud great-grandmother of Tanya (Chris) Hawkins of Joliet, IL, Richard Pilcher of Chicago, IL, Rachel (Jeremy) Hayes of Pleasant Hill, TN, Robert Wankel of Pine Village, IN, Michael Rogers and Miranda Rogers of Manteno, IL; and loving aunt to many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 49 years; and one sister, Leila Schultz.
When she retired from Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, IL, she moved to Crossville, where she lived for many years. Leona was an avid reader, embroiderer, crocheter and quilter. She was a member of Homemakers and volunteered at her church.
She had recently returned to Illinois to live with her widowed daughter. A memorial service will be held at her church in Bradley, IL, in the near future.

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