These obituaries were published June 29.

Bobbie L. Bennett
Oct. 19, 1927 - June 26, 2005
Bobbie Lee Bennett, 77, passed away June 26, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 29 from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home, with burial in Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Pastor Jim Rogers officiated.
Mr. Bennett was born Oct. 19, 1927 in Cookeville, the son of George Granson Bennett and Rosa Anne Price Bennett.
He was retired from Standard Brands Foods, which later became Nabisco Foods, after 42 years of dedicated service.
Survivors include his loving wife, Marion Parker Bennett of Cookeville; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Carmack of Fishers, IN, Connie and Norm Dukes of Cookeville, Dee Dee and Dusty Bryant of Crossville and Lisa and Mike Maynard of Cookeville; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Beth Bennett and Leonard and Sheila Bennett, all of Cookeville; grandchildren, Eric Carmack and wife Meredith of Fortville, IN, Lori Turner and husband Greg of Noblesville, IN, Rebecca Jared and husband Lynn of Cookeville, Randall Risher and wife Whitney of Cookeville, Ryan Risher of Cookeville, Amanda Hood and husband Ed of Cookeville, Matthew Bennett and wife Kathy of Cookeville, Jeremy Bennett and wife Laura of Cookeville, Justin Bennett and wife Jenna of Nashville, Jake Bennett of Cookeville, Travis Crawley of San Antonio, TX, Parker Maynard of Cookeville and Peighton Maynard of Cookeville; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Randall and Ryan Fisher, Eric Carmack, Matthew Jeremy, Justin and Jake Bennett, Travis Crawley and Parker Maynard.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home of Cookeville was in charge of the arrangements.

Nancy C. Combs
June 22, 2005
Nancy Conway Combs, of Roanoke, VA, passed away June 22, 2005. Graveside services were conducted June 25 in St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery, with the Rev. Morris Bennett officiating.
Mrs. Combs was a veteran of World War II, where she served as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps. She was retired from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service in Roanoke and Virginia Baptist Children's Home in Salem. She was a member of the National Honor Society and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.
Survivors include her husband, James A. Combs; sons, Judge H. Vincent Conway Jr. and his wife, Gynetha, of Newport News, VA and James M. Conway and his wife, Carol, of Roanoke; daughter, Mary Conway Buffkin and her husband, Gil, of Crossville; stepsons, Stephen C. Combs and his wife, Penny, of Carolina Beach, NC and James A. Combs Jr., of Alexandria; stepdaughters, Jody C. Duggan of Aiken, SC, and Sharon C. McMichael of Winchester, VA; grandchildren, Michelle B. Overbay, Bradford D. Buffkin and Justin M. Conway; two great-granddaughters, Madison and Brooklyn; eight step-grandchildren; sister, Frances M. Chisholm and her husband, Lloyd, of Mineral, VA; other relatives; a dearly beloved cousin, Wanda C. Janosko and her family; and treasured friends, John and Etta Lane of Roanoke.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Major Howard V. Conway, USAF; son, Douglas Ray Conway; and brother, William W. Moses III and his wife, Irene.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825-A Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018.
Oakey's South Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published June 28.

Philip S. Bolin
June 22, 1942 - June 6, 2005
Philip (Phil) Stephen Bolin, of Redwood City, CA, formerly of Crossville, passed away June 6, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at the Newton Church of Christ, with Ron Harris officiating.
Mr. Bolin was born June 22, 1942, in Cumberland County, the son of Dallas and Alice Bolin.
He was a Vietnam era veteran and was a carpenter and mechanic by trade.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Ormandy of Redwood City, CA; sons, Tim and Brian Bolin of Michigan; stepson, Jody Ormandy of Redwood City; grandsons, Ryan, Stephen and Robert of Traverse City, MI; sister, Barbara Ashburn of Rocksprings, GA; brothers, Harold and Edward of Crossville, Wayne of Columbia, TN and Arba of Clinton, TN; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mike.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Doris R. Einecker
Sept. 10, 1920 - June 21, 2005
Doris Ruth (Doe) Einecker, 84, of Sparta, passed away June 21, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 27 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, with burial in Highland Cemetery. Father Fred Schmit officiated.
Mrs. Einecker was born Sept. 10, 1920 to Leonard H. Johnson and Marie Josephine Lundy Johnson.
She was a housewife. An avid golfer, she competed in the Senior Olympics, winning the state title several times and represented Tennessee in the National Championships. For 37 years, she was actively involved in the White County chapter of the American Red Cross, serving over 20 years as chairman of the Bloodmobile. She was past president of the Women's Auxiliary of VFW Post #3579 in Park Ridge, IL, served five years as a Girl Scout leader and was a member of the choir at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband of over 58 years, Joseph Lawrence Einecker of Sparta; daughter, Sandy Shuburg of Sparta; sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Barbara Einecker of Austin, TX and Jerry and Karen Einecker of Smyrna; grandchildren, Jacqueline Wilkerson and husband Johnny of Algood, TN, Jennifer Naylor and husband Dallas of Charlotte, NC, Jason Powell and wife Jacque of Sparta, Tyler Einecker of Sparta and Kelsey Einecker of Smyrna; and great-grandson, Jonathan Wilkerson of Algood.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Donations may be made to the American Red Cross or the American Cancer Society.
Hunter Funeral Home of Sparta was in charge of the arrangements.

Win Kirby
Feb. 8, 1914 - June 25, 2005
Win Kirby, 91, of Monterey, passed away June 25, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 29 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home, with burial in Glade Creek Cemetery. The Rev. Lloyd Kerr officiated.
Mr. Kirby was born Feb. 8, 1914 in Glade Creek, TN, the son of Marvin and Zettie Randolph Kirby.
He was a member of the Hanging Limb Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran, serving during World War II, and a farmer.
Survivors include his brothers, Verlon Kirby of Bonair, TN and Ted Kirby of Cincinnati, OH.
In addition to his parents, he as preceded in death by his sister, Anna Mae Cobb; and brothers, Andrew, James and Mirel Kirby.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.

Lavonne Platt
Aug. 13, 1920 - June 19, 2005
Lavonne Platt, 84, of Crossville, formerly of Anderson, IN, passed away June 19, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 23 from the chapel of Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home. Bro. Eric Lambert officiated, with burial in Anderson Memorial Park.
Mrs. Platt was born Aug. 13, 1920, in Elwood, IN, the daughter of Merle and Eva Davis Hook.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Teresa Platt of Crossville; grandchildren, Carla Tuttle, Tawnia Justice and April Thearp; and seven, great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Platt Sr.; and brother, Harley Hook.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC of Crossville and Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home of Anderson, IN were in charge of the arrangements.
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Ruth B. Shilling
July 14, 1928 - June 23, 2005
Ruth Bleich Shilling, 76, of Fairfield Glade, passed away June 23, 2005. Memorial services were held June 27 at Christ Lutheran Church in Fairfield Glade, with the Rev. Jerry Weeks officiating.
Mrs. Shilling was born July 14, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of John and Mabel Gephart Bleich.
She was self-employed in the accounting/bookkeeping business and a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Fairfield Glade. She enjoyed many hobbies such as knitting and crafts and was an avid flower gardener with a special interest in roses. She also loved golfing, skiing and snowmobiling. She will be dearly remembered for the volunteer work she did for Habitat for Humanity. She as a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her husband, John Shilling of Fairfield Glade; son and daughter-in-law, John David and Susan Shilling of Oak Harbor, OH; daughters and son-in-law, Gail Barbour of Pittsford, NY, Teresa Dickson of Grapevine, TX and Susan and Jack Beasant of Sedalia, CO; sisters, Ina Jean Neidigh of State College, PA and Jacqueline Kuosman of Colorado Springs, CO; and grandchildren, Gretchen Barbour, Meagan Peach, Sarah Shilling, Amy Shilling, Shane McClure, Seth and Stephanie McClure, Jessica Beasant, Stanton Beasant and John Beasant.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Shannon Davenport; and son-in-law, Greg Barbour.
The family has asked that donations be made to Christ Lutheran Church, Habitat for Humanity or the charity of your choice.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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These obituaries were published June 24.

Ben L. Davenport
Feb. 2, 1961 - June 16, 2005
Ben L. Davenport, 44, of Crossville, passed away June 16, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 20 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Luther Massingale and Bro. Ricky Graves officiated, with special music by Bro. Mike McCoy.
Mr. Davenport was born Feb. 2, 1961 in Cumberland County, the son of Woodrow and Mary Mae Norris Davenport.
He was a welder and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his son, Austin Lee Davenport of Crossville; daughter, Kendra Renee Davenport of Crossville; companion, Ellen Griffith of Crossville; father, Woodrow Davenport of Crossville; brothers, Jerry and James Davenport of Crossville; sisters, Ellen Garrison, Helen Randolph and Sue McClaron, all of Crossville; stepsons, Donathan Michael Griffith and Steven Patrick Griffith of Crossville; 15 nieces and nephews; 13 great-nieces and -nephews; and one great-great-nephew.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Mae Norris Davenport; and brothers, Denny Gerald, William Edward and Dennis Eugene Davenport.
Pallbearers were his nephews, Victor Randolph, Mark Randolph, Jeff Garrison, Tim Garrison, Joseph McClaron, Joshua Davenport and Rodney Davenport.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Olla Harvill
Oct. 18, 1925 - June 7, 2005
Olla (Qualls) Harvill, 79, of Crossville, passed away June 7, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 9 at Rinnie Baptist Church, with burial in Rinnie Cemetery. Bro. Gerald Phillips officiated.
Mrs. Harvill was born Oct. 18, 1925 in Livingston, TN, the daughter of Owen and Mae (Harris) Qualls.
She was a homemaker and a member of Rinnie Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sons, Archie Harvill, Fred Harvill, Wayne Harvill, Paul Harvill and Clifton Harville, all of Crossville; daughters, Mildred Sherrill of Crossville, Frances Farley of Crossville and Carolyn Copeland of Monterey; brothers, Ezra Qualls of Indiana and Donald Lee Qualls of Anderson, IN; sisters, Willie Mae Lowe of Crossville and Faye Phillips of Rickman, TN; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Harvill; and sisters, Sally Fischer, Josephine Harvill and Mable Qualls.
Pallbearers were Jeffrey Sherrill, Rodney Sherrill, Darrel Harvill, Ronnie Harvill, Johnny Harvill, Kevin Farley, Michael Farley and Anthony Copeland.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published June 22.

George D. Brookhart Sr.
Nov. 2, 1921 - June 19, 2005
George Donald Brookhart Sr., 83, of Crossville, passed away June 19, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 21 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Jim Bob Crabtree officiated.
Mr. Brookhart was born Nov. 2, 1921 in Sewickley, PA, the son of George and Mary Laura Bishop Brookhart.
He was a newspaper editor and a member of the Church of Christ. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Ann Hedgecoth Brookhart of Crossville; daughter, Laura Jane Brookhart of Birmingham, AL; grandchildren, Stephen Brookhart Scates, Chauncey Jane Scates and Shelby Bishop Scates, all of Birmingham; and brother, Dr. Charles Edward Brookhart of Texas.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ilene Brookhart Willis.
Pallbearers were Steve Scates, S. Brookhart Scates, Shelby Bishop Scates, Chauncey Jane Scates, Jerry Wayne Brown and Jerry Phillips.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Richard N. Dyle
June 20, 2005
Richard Nathainel Dyle, 85, of Crossville, passed away June 20, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at Schubert Funeral Home of Wartburg. The Rev. Auther Nance will officiate. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 23, in Potters Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. Dyle was of the Baptist faith. He served in World War II and retired from general processing. He was an avid gardener and he loved to fish and hunt. He was a devoted husband and father.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Johnnie A. Dial; sons and daughters-in-law, William and Anna Dyle, Richard and Brenda Dyle and Judd Dyle and friend Jessie; daughters and sons-in-law, Willa and Michael Blackburn and Linda and Clovis Potter; grandsons, Johnny Mathews, Billy Dyle, Ricky, Terry and Rocky Potter and Michael Dyle; granddaughters, Lisa Rollins, Bobbie Blackburn, Linda Jean Bell, Darlene Dyle, Leona Dyle, Amanda Dyle, Andrea Reagan and Dana Maddle; and 18 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Dyle; brother, Casto Dyle; sister, Beulah Robbins; son, Bobby Ray Dyle; and infant granddaughter, Sharon Ann Dyle.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Mathews, Michael Dyle, Judd Dyle, Billy Dyle, Ricky Potter, Andy Hood, Dan Shockley and Larry Bell.
Honorary pallbearers will be Lisa Rollins, Bobbie Blackburn, Leona Dyle and Linda Bell.
Schubert Funeral Home of Wartburg is in charge of the arrangements.

David L. True
Aug. 30, 1942 - June 19, 2005
David Louis True, 62, formerly of Crossville, passed away June 19, 2005. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at Bilbrey Funeral Home in Crossville. Masonic services will begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday .
Mr. True was born Aug. 30, 1942 in Elyria, OH, the son of Louis and Mabel Stevens True.
He was an agent in resort sales and real estate prior to retiring. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served faithfully for 11 years. He was a 31-year Mason of the Union Lodge #7 of Junction City, KS.
Survivors include his son, Kevin David True of Crossville; daughter, LeShawn True Iles of Crossville; brother, Louis True Jr. of Cherry Valley, IL; grandchildren, Travis and Summer Iles and Randal and Amber Bilbrey, all of Crossville; fiancée, Beth Wray Sain and her children, Cain Hallman and Luke Hallman of Lincolnton, NC, and her grandchildren, Ethan and Laney Hallman.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
Warlick Funeral Home of Lincolnton, NC and Bilbrey Funeral Home of Crossville were in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published June 21.

Donas N. Boring
Jan. 17, 1937 - June 11, 2005
Donas "Don" N. Boring, 68, of Maryville, formerly of Crossville, passed away June 11, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 14 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Bro. Donnie Bell officiated, with special music by Norman Teffettler and Barbara Sides. Graveside committal services were held June 15 at Hale's Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. Boring was born Jan. 17, 1937 in Blount County, the son of Joe and Martha Britt Boring.
He was an installation laborer for Clayton Mobile Homes. He loved hunting, fishing and horseback riding. He also enjoyed gardening, especially flowers and landscaping.
Survivors include his wife, Mattie Louise Boring of Maryville; son, Joey Boring of Maryville; stepson, Dennis Hooks of Maryville; stepdaughters, Tina Yearout and Rhonda Slaughter of Maryville; brother, Floyd Boring of Crossville; sister, Mayme Burchfield of Maryville; grandchildren, Joseph Carl and Jesse Boring; step-grandchildren, Bodie and Brittany Slaughter; and numerous other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd Boring; and sisters, Irene Teffettler, Nona Richards, Dovie Burgess Farmer, Lois Payne and Francis Ross.
Pallbearers were Winford Burgess, Landon Wyatt, Jackie Burgess, Horace Burgess, Joe Teffettler and Dennis Richards.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Jo L. D. Cadle
June 13, 2005
Jo Lee Dannel Cadle, 77, passed away June 13, 2005. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the Mount Sulpher Cemetery in Grandview, TN.
Mrs. Cadle was born in Grandview, TN, the daughter of Jesse and Elizabeth Kemmer Dannel.
A graduate of Spring City High School and the University of Tennessee, her career included treasurer at Union College in Barbourville, KY, burser-recorder at Southeast Community College in Cumberland, KY and registrar at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. In 2000, Southeast Community College dedicated a spot on campus with a bench and plaque in acknowledgement of Jo and her husband's contributions to the college.
She was an active member of the Hendersonville, NC Quilt Guild, serving in several capacities. She was a current member of the Cumberland County Quilt Guild.
She maintained a close and loyal friendship with many with whom she worked over the years. Her family was always her primary concern, offering assistance and advice when needed.
Survivors include her brother, Billy Dannel of Grandview; sister, Mary Sue Dannel McDade of Crossville; sisters-in-law, Jean Reath of Burnsville, NC and Barbara Cadle of Murfreesboro; nephews, Ed and Ted Dannel, Mark David Cadle, Bert, Dann and Chris McDade and Gary and Kelly Reath; niece, Elizabeth McDade Gays; and many close friends.
Memorials may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, PO Box 2395, Hendersonville, NC 28793, or to the Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 East Adams Street, Crossville, TN 38555.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Daniel F. De Boalt
Feb. 3, 1934 - June 15, 2005
Daniel F. De Boalt, 71, of Fairfield Glade, passed away June 15, 2005. Memorial services were conducted June 20 at the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Max Mayo and the Rev. Lanita Pride officiating.
Mr. De Boalt was born Feb. 3, 1934, in Messena, NY, the third child of Helen P. De Boalt and Frederick F. De Boalt.
He attended Messena High School. During high school, his parents were transferred to Pittsburgh, PA, and he graduated from Shaler High School in Glenshaw, PA. He was offered a college skiing scholarship in Lake Placid, NY, but decided to follow his parents to Wenatchee, WA, to study mechanical engineering at Washington State University in Pullman, WA. He was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and ROTC at WSU.
While in Wenatchee for summer break from WSU, he met and fell in love with Sylvia West, his future wife of 44 years. He graduated from WSU in 1957 and Dan and Sylvia were married the same year.
After graduating, Mr. De Boalt served two years in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, including stints at Fort Gordon, GA, Fort Monmouth, NJ and Herzo Base, Germany. While at Herzo Base, he was assigned to be the cryptography unit officer. He was the officer in charge when the first signals from the first Russian satellite, Sputnik, were intercepted.
Mr. De Boalt left the Army and went to work for the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA). His career with Alcoa spanned 40 years. During his career, he and his family lived in half a dozen states, the South American country of Suriname, and Wales in the United Kingdom. For most of his career, Mr. De Boalt was involved with company construction projects. He served as Alcoa's representative in a meeting with the British Prime Minister James Callahan in 1979, and several with President Clinton from 1993-1996.
He and his wife retired to Fairfield Glade in 1998.
During his retirement, Dan and Sylvia traveled extensively, including Australia, Russia and Western Europe. Dan was the founder of the Sylvia De Boalt Breast Cancer Fund at Vanderbilt University. He was active in Crossville Rotary and an avid golfer throughout his life. He was also a member of the Fairfield Glade Methodist Church.
Survivors include his son, Stephen L. De Boalt of Birmingham, AL; grandson, Matthew E. De Boalt of Birmingham, AL: daughter, Katherine D. Stulb of Atlanta, GA; mother, Helen P. De Boalt of Asheville, NC; sister, Barbra D. Lang of Asheville, NC; and brother, David F. De Boalt of Albuquerque, NM.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia W. De Boalt; brother, Richard F. De Boalt; and father, Frederick F. De Boalt.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Memorials may be made in the memory of Daniel F. De Boalt to support the Sylvia De Boalt Breast Cancer Fund, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, C/O Gift Records, VU Station B#357727, Nashville, TN 37235-7727.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Thelma A. England
Sept. 23, 1939 - June 15, 2005
Thelma Alice (Thompson) England, 65, of Sparta, passed away June 15, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 18 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in the Clifty Cemetery. Bro. Bryan Findley officiated.
Mrs. England was born Sept. 23, 1939 in Crossville, the daughter of Erba and Pearl (Lewis) Thompson.
She was a nurse's aid and a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Ivan England of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Anna Smith England of Crossville; grandchild, Cody Smith-England of Crossville; sister, Hilda Hinds of Sparta; and brothers, Wes Thompson, Bill Thompson, Gene Thompson and Joe Thompson, all of Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Pallbearers were Ricky England, Tony England, David England, Tony Thompson and Justin Thompson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Arthur L. Stone
May 27, 1948 - June 14, 2005
Arthur Lee Stone, 57, of Crossville, passed away June 14, 2005. Memorial services were conducted June 17 at Pomona United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bratton Tucker officiating.
Mr. Stone was born May 27, 1948 in Cumberland County, the son of Gager and Ova Swallows Stone.
He was a truck driver with J. Paul Smith Construction. He was a member of the Pomona United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Evelyn Nichols Stone of Crossville; son, Scott Reynolds of Henderson, NV; daughter, Patricia Beaupre of Crossville; grandchild, Stacey Stephens; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Florence E. Talent
Sept. 26, 1903 - June 15, 2005
Florence Emma Talent, 101, of Cookeville, passed away June 15, 2005. Funeral services were held June 18 from the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home, with burial in Cookeville City Cemetery. Dr. Randall Adkisson officiated.
Mrs. Talent was born on Sept. 26, 1903, in Putnam County to the late James (Jim) Madison and Mary Linnie Huddleston Buckner.
She was a member of Douglas Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, which she joined in 1929, when she married her late husband, Orlely Talent. Mrs. Talent loved to sing and was known to have a beautiful alto voice. She was the church pianist for more than 50 years. She was a homemaker and was known to be an excellent cook.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Orlene and Harlan Henry of Cookeville; grandsons and their wives, Steve and Carolyn Martin Carter of Baxter, Alan and Jenny Ramsey Carter, Brian and Christi Curtis Carter, all of Cookeville, and Brent and Shannon Smith Carter of Rickman; great-grandchildren, A.J., Dakota, Cade, Callie and Emma Grace Carter; and sister, Fanilou Blaylock of Crossville.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Clara Buckner; and brothers, Estes, Charlie and Vestle Buckner.
Pallbearers were A.J., Dakota, Steve, Alan, Brian and Brent Carter.
Honorary pallbearers were the staff at Bethesda Health Care and her special friends at Douglas Chapel Church.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Evaline Wicks
June 17, 2005
Evaline Wicks, 58, of Rockwood, passed away June 17, 2005. Graveside services and interment were conducted June 20 at Oak Grove Cemetery, with the Rev. Louis Capps officiating.
Mrs. Wicks was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Clayton and Angel Wicks and Lee and Melanie Wicks, all of Rockwood; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Carolyn Cooper, Shirley Russell, Mary Jane Cunningham and Elene Goney, all of Rockwood; and brother, Ray Collett of Rockwood.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Wicks.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published June 17.

Donas N. Boring
Jan. 17, 1937 - June 11, 2005
Donas "Don" N. Boring, 68, of Maryville, formerly of Crossville, passed away June 11, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 14 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Bro. Donnie Green officiated, with special music by Norman Teffettler and Barbara Sides. Graveside committal services were held June 15 at Hale's Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. Boring was born Jan. 17, 1937 in Blount County, the son of Joe and Martha Britt Boring.
He was an installation laborer for Clayton Mobile Homes. He loved hunting, fishing and horseback riding. He also enjoyed gardening, especially flowers and landscaping.
Survivors include his wife, Mattie Louise Boring of Maryville; son, Joey Boring of Maryville; stepson, Dennis Hooks of Maryville; stepdaughters, Tina Yearout and Rhonda Slaughter of Maryville; brother, Floyd Boring of Crossville; sister, Mayme Burchfield of Maryville; grandchildren, Joseph Carl and Jesse Boring; step-grandchildren, Bodie and Brittany Slaughter; and numerous other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd Boring; and sisters, Irene Teffettler, Nona Richards, Dovie Burgess Farmer, Lois Payne and Francis Ross.
Pallbearers were Winford Burgess, Landon Wyatt, Jackie Burgess, Horace Burgess, Joe Teffettler and Dennis Richards.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Arthur M. Bridges
Feb. 18, 1944 - June 9, 2005
Arthur Maxwell Bridges, 61, of Crossville, passed away June 9, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 12 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Slate Springs Cemetery. Leslie Goss officiated.
Mr. Bridges was born Feb. 18, 1944 in Crossville, the son of Ernest and Lenora (Goss) Elmore.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife, Helen (Conaster) Bridges of Crossville; daughters and son-in-law, Pam Bridges and Franki and Brian Lane, all of Crossville; and grandchildren, Ashton Bridges, Colby Bridges, Morgan Bridges and Devin Lane, all of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers were Johnny Adams, Craig Goss, Danny Bilyeah, Brian Lane, Edward Goss, Kenny Jordan, Joe Jordan and Aziz Alakan.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Paul A. Johnson Jr.
Oct. 16, 1935 - June 11, 2005
Paul Alfred Johnson Jr., 69, of Crossville, passed away June 11, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 13 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, with the Rev. David Lampman officiating. Burial will be held Saturday, June 18, in Highland Cemetery in Denver, CO.
Mr. Johnson was born Oct. 16, 1935 in Greensburg, PA, the son of Paul Alfred Sr. and Mary Margaret Jacobs Johnson.
He was a retired mechanic with United Airlines and a U.S. Army veteran, having served during Korea. He was also a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. He enjoyed working on cars and loved to travel.
Survivors include his wife, Saundra Johnson of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Paul III and Cindy Johnson and William Dean and Shelly Johnson, all of Denver, CO; stepson, Jeff Gibbs of Lake Charles, LA; stepdaughters, Judith Gibbs Foy of Spokane, WA, Beth Ann Smith of Greeley, CO and Susan Summers of Highlands Ranch, CO; sister, Mary Louise Tomei of Greensburg, PA; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family has asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, Hope Lodge in Nashville or Hospice of Cumberland County.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.

Letha M. Kilburn
March 11, 1917 - June 14, 2005
Letha Marie (Steele) Kilburn, 88, of Crossville, passed away June 14, 2005.
Mrs. Kilburn was born March 11, 1917, in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of Charles and Atte Steele.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda (Kilburn) Thompkins of Crossville; sons, Earl C. Kilburn of Crossville, Larry A. Kilburn of Miami, FL and Charles C. Kilburn of Georgia; 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Kilburn; daughter, Sandra K. Whitmore; son, William A. Kilburn; and sisters, Gladys Steele, Evelyn Steele and Lucy Farrell.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Edna F. Shaver
Dec. 16, 1930 - June 12, 2005
Edna Faye Shaver, 74, of Crossville, passed away June 12, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 14 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Pastor Mike Kerley officiated, with special music by Terry Christopher.
Mrs. Shaver was born Dec. 16, 1930 in Chattanooga, TN, the daughter of Euless and Nora Gattis.
She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Oscar Shaver of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Lee Spurlock of Jacksonville Beach, FL; grandchildren, Joshua and Cassandra Roberts of Jacksonville Beach, FL; brother, Bill Gattis of Marietta, GA; and sisters, Bettye Blaylock of Marietta, GA and Sue Bokemeyer of Conroe, TX.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Katherine Patton.
Pallbearers were Lee Spurlock, Bill Berry, Bill Gattis, Joshua Roberts, Steven Zimmerman and Lowell Patton.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Ova J. Sherrill
Aug. 12, 1913 - May 31, 2005
Ova Jewell (Reed) Sherrill, 91, of Crab Orchard, passed away May 31, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 3 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. Bro. Ralph Reagon officiated.
Mrs. Sherrill was born Aug. 12, 1913 in Crab Orchard, the daughter of Boat and Jewell (Lively) Reed.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include her grandsons, Ricky Sherrill and Danny E. Sherrill; granddaughter, Linda Selby; daughter-in-law, Maxine Sherrill; 11 great-grandchildren; and 29 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Sherrill; sisters, Mildred Wallack and Mable Reed; and brother, Adam Reed.
Pallbearers were Ricky Sherrill, Ken Sherrill, Michael Sherrill, Wayne Sherrill and Richard Sherrill.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published June 14.

Margaret J. B. Baine
Jan. 19, 1918 - June 8, 2005
Margaret Joy Bandy Baine was born Jan. 19, 1918 in Crossville, TN, the daughter of William Baker Bandy and Emily Anstis Dunbar Bandy, also of Crossville. She graduated from Cumberland County High School in 1936 and attended Southern Union College in Alabama and Piedmont College in Georgia.
Mrs. Baine was a lifelong member of the First Congregational Church of Crossville and the Women's Fellowship. She was active in the BPW Club and served as president twice. She was also a member of the Crab Orchard Chapter DAR, serving as chapter regent for one term. She was a member of the Art Circle and the Top Town Garden Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Susie White Reynolds and Henry Green Dunbar, who was the first president of First National Bank of Crossville; brother, William Baker Bandy Jr., T/Sgt. USAF; and sister, Evelyn Bandy Jones.
Mrs. Baine was a former employee of the USDA, Raleigh, NC, Bilbrey Furniture and Hdwe. of Crossville as bookkeeper, a teacher in Cumberland County schools and Trade-A-Plane service, from which she retired after 33 years of service.
She was married to Howard L. Baine Jr. in 1953 and they had one son, Howard L. "Tiger" Baine III.
In addition to her husband and son, she is survived by her daughter-in-law, Dayna Keller Baine; granddaughter, Bethany Michelle Baine; brother, C. Ward Bandy and his wife, the former Georgia McCormick of Pleasant Hill. The Bandys make Knoxville as their home.
Survivors also include her nephews, Dan Bandy of Colorado Springs, CO and Dr. Thomas W. Bandy of Knoxville; and niece, Lt. Col. Claire E. Bandy, U.S. Army, stationed at the Pentagon, Washington, DC.
Memorial services were June 10, with the Rev. Jack Noble officiating at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.
Mrs. Baine was a victim of Parkinson's disease. The family requests that any donations in her name be directed to Hospice of Cumberland County, your church or favorite charity.

James F. Sullivan
Feb. 11, 1923 - June 10, 2005
James Franklin Sullivan, 82, of Crossville, passed away June 10, 2005. Graveside services were conducted June 10 from Linary Cemetery, with Bro. Ricky Burse officiating.
Mr. Sullivan was born Feb. 11, 1923 in Crossville, the son of Noah and Hattie (Cox) Sullivan.
He served in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of the Linary Church of Christ.
Survivors include his daughters, Diana (Sullivan) Sullivan and Anita Campbell of Crossville; sons, Sonny Sullivan of Hereford, AZ and Lonnie Sullivan of Crossville; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Opal (Houston) Sullivan; son, Frankie Sullivan; grandson, Scott Ray Campbell; and sisters, Ruby Sullivan, Maudine Sullivan and Mary (Sullivan) Goddard.
Donations may be made to the Linary Church of Christ or Hospice of Cumberland County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Carol A. Trent
July 11, 1950 - May 28, 2005
Carol Anne (Larkin) Trent, 54, of Crossville, passed away May 28, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 1 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. James Cavanaugh officiating.
Mrs. Trent was born July 11, 1950, in New York, NY, the daughter of Louis Larkin and Margaret O'Grady.
She was an assisted living manager.
Survivors include her husband, Gregory T. Trent of Crossville; sons, Gregory M. Trent of Massachusetts and Corey T. Trent of New Jersey; daughter, Lauren A. Trent of Pleasant Hill; brother, Adam Larkin of Washington; sister, Michelle Lopez of New Jersey; and grandchildren, Nicholas Trent and Madison Trent.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A poem by her daughter, Lauren, was read by Bro. Cavanaugh.
Today today
Is such a lonely day
All I want to do is
Sit and Pray
Why oh why
Can't she stay
As time goes away
We all sit and pray
Honest, we all want you to stay.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published June 10.

Clyde H. Bliss
July 26, 1916 - June 7, 2005
Clyde H. Bliss, 88, of Crossville, passed away June 7, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11, from the chapel of Walker Mortuary in Napolean, OH. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Saturday prior to the service at Walker Mortuary. Burial will be at Forest Hills Cemetery in Napolean, OH.
Mr. Bliss was born July 26, 1916 in Farmville, VA, the son of Samuel Clyde and Cassandra (Howard) Bliss.
He was a member of the Presbyterian faith and was a retired salesman for General Tire. He served in the United States Army during World War II.
He is survived by his son, Howard Fred Bliss of Kent, OH.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margarette (Holzer) Bliss; and brother, Mason Bliss.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. and Walker Mortuary of Napolean, OH, are in charge of the arrangements.

George M. Bowman
April 12, 1921 - June 4, 2005
George Moody Bowman, 84, of Mayland, TN, passed away June 4, 2005.
Mr. Bowman was born April 21, 1921 in Rickman, TN, the son of George Bowman and Velsie French Bowman.
He was a member of Bible Baptist Church. He was a factory worker at General Motors in Michigan, and then worked for the state of Tennessee. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Louise Green Bowman of Crossville; children, Robert and Beverly Fitch, Cindy Dille, Ronnie and Candi Bowman, Pam and Ernest Brown, Denice and Elmer Sherrill, Keith and Lisa Bowman, Kevin and Kathy Bowman and Ricky Bowman; 25 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and brothers, G.D. Bowman, Palmer Bowman and David Bowman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Luther Barris Bowman and Jack Bowman; sister, Cynthia Lillis Bowman Barnwell; and grandchild, Hannan Dille.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert E. Cowen
June 4, 2005
Robert Eugene (Bob) Cowen, 74, passed away June 4, 2005.
Mr. Cowen was a native of Colorado, born in Pueblo in 1930, to Thomas Roscoe and Violet Olson Cowen. His family moved to Denver where he became an All-Star athlete at South High School graduating in 1948. He was admitted to Princeton University as a member of the class of 1952. He earned a spot on the varsity football team, playing all four years in college, and as a member of the undefeated teams of 1950 and 1951.
After graduation, he worked as an educator and coach at the St. John's School in Houston, Texas and at the John Burroughs School in St. Louis, MO where he was also the first director of development. In 1964, he was appointed the director of development at Willamette University in Salem, OR.
In 1966 he returned to Princeton where he joined the Development Office at his alma mater, eventually serving as director of major gifts. In 1979, he was appointed executive director of development for the Colorado College in Colorado Springs. He also served as the director of development at Kenyon College in Gambier, OH and as president of Sterling College in Craftsbury Common, VT.
In 1989, Mr. Cowen retired to Fairfield Glade where he was a member of the Druid Hills Country Club and the Fairfield Glade Community Church. He served as president of the church board.
In the spring of 2004, he relocated to Knoxville.
Predeceased by his parents and his only sibling, Thomas Cowen, he is survived by his wife of 54 years, Beverly Hunt of Knoxville; daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Dan Greeley of Ballwin, MO and Susan and Keith Coleman of New Hope, PA; and sons and daughter-in-law, David and Jane Cowen of Knoxville and Daniel Cowen of Vista, CA. Bob enjoyed his 10 grandchildren.
A memorial service is being held at the Fairfield Glade Community Church in Fairfield Glade on June 16. His body is being donated to The University of Tennessee Medical School.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to The Robert E. Cowen '52 Memorial Fund, Princeton University, Care of Nancy Kalmikoff, Gift Records, PO Box 5357, Princeton, NJ 08543-5357. Donors are asked to make their gifts payable to Princeton University and to note "Robert E. Cowen '52 Memorial Fund."

Cynthia A. Lombardo
Aug. 30, 1966 - June 2, 2005
Cynthia Ann (Tew) Lombardo, 38, of Crossville, passed away June 2, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. Bro. Tom Slaton officiated.
Ms. Lombardo was born Aug. 30, 1966 in Portmonth, VA, the daughter of Donnie and Joan (Scott) Tew.
She was a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Allen Burton; daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany and Jeff Boughton; parents, Donnie and Joan Tew; grandchildren, Kylian Fuentes and Ethan Moseley; sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Michael Green; niece, Ashley Green; nephew, Adam Green; and grandmother, Pauline Scott.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Riggs, Donny Riggs, Gary Hodge, Ray Dannel, Cody Dannel and Allen Dannel.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Gary E. Sharp
Aug. 7, 1937 - June 4, 2005
Gary E. Sharp, 67, of Crossville, passed away June 4, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 7 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery. Mike Kerley and Donald Wattenbarger officiated.
Mr. Sharp was born Aug. 7, 1937 in Albany, KY, the son of Eugene and Hattie Pryor Sharp.
He was a timber cutter and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Sharp of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Gary Thomas and Sherrie Sharp of South Carolina; daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanny and David Hedgecoth of Crossville, Lisa and Johnny Ledbetter of Livingston and Anita and Michael Burt of Australia; grandchildren, Ernest, Victoria and David Hedgecoth Jr., Brandi Stevens, Kyle Sharp and Erika Mullinax, all of Crossville; six great-grandchildren; two stepdaughters; one stepson; 10 step-grandchildren; brother, Vernon (Hank) and Geraldine Sharp of Crossville; and ex-wife and mother of children, Janet Ray of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Gary Sharp Jr.; and brother, Randall Sharp.
Pallbearers were Tom Sharp, Ernest Hedgecoth, David Hedgecoth Jr., Jeff Sharp, Jason Sharp, David Hedgecoth Sr., Jeff Greenwood and Kyle Sharp.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Gordon L. Stedam
Aug. 3, 1944 - June 3, 2005
Gordon Leroy Stedam, 60, of Crossville, passed away June 3, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 7 from the Clarkrange chapel of Jennings Funeral Home, with burial in the Rinnie Cemetery. Bro. Vic Davis officiated.
Mr. Stedam was born Aug. 3, 1944 in Deer Lodge, the son of Godfrey Lee Stedam and Anna Marie (Brown) Stedam.
He was a carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia (Allred) Stedam of Crossville; son, Brian Stedam of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Jeff Fitzgerald of Crossville; stepdaughter and husband, Cassandra and Terry Williams of Crossville; nine grandchildren; brothers, Lesley Stedam of Lancing, TN, Edward Stedam of Deer Lodge, Teddy Stedam of Lancing, TN, Rex Stedam of Oliver Springs, Steve Stedam of Deer Lodge and Keith Stedam of Petros, TN; and sisters, Leta Garrett of Deer Lodge, Kathy Howard of Deer Lodge, Millie Griffith of Wartburg, Teresa Sutton of Sparta, Janice Rhymer of Clinton, TN, Mary Lou Freytag of Sunbright, Michelle Dyer of Sunbright and Kim Haynes of Petros, TN; and a host of other family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Georgie Lela.
Pallbearers were Randal Phipps, Freddie Norris, Mark Suggs, Darrell Jones and Rodney Cook.
Jennings Funeral Home of Jamestown was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published June 8.

Kyle Atkinson
Oct. 13, 1975 - May 19, 2005
Kyle Atkinson, 29, of Crossville, passed away May 19, 2005. Funeral services were conducted May 23 from the South Chapel of Mundy Funeral Home, with Bro. Buddy Edwards officiating. Burial followed in Spring Chapel Cemetery in Banner Springs.
Mr. Atkinson was born Oct. 13, 1975, the son of Jack Atkinson and Julia Atkinson.
Survivors include his wife, Wendy Atkinson of Crossville; father, Jack Atkinson of Crossville; mother, Julia Atkinson of Spring City; sisters and brothers-in-law, Gayle and Lee Hawks of Grimsley and Twana and Ronald Reagan of Crossville; nieces, Savannah Smith Hawks and Kaitlyn Reagan; and nephew, Joel Smith Hawks.
Pallbearers were Darren Stephens, Bradley Stephens, Travis Stowers, Eric Roysdon, Ricky Durham, Joel Smith Hawks, Eugene Sparks and Robbie Bowman.
Mundy Funeral Home South Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

George M. Bowman
April 21, 1921 - June 4, 2005
George Moody Bowman, 84, of Mayland, TN, passed away June 4, 2005.
Mr. Bowman was born April 21, 1921 in Rickman, TN, the son of George Bowman and Velsie French Bowman.
He was a member of Bible Baptist Church. He was a factory worker at General Motors in Michigan, and then worked for the state of Tennessee. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Louise Green Bowman of Crossville; children, Robert and Beverly Fitch, Cindy Dille, Ronnie and Candi Bowman, Pam and Ernest Brown, Denice and Elmer Sherrill, Keith and Lisa Bowman, Kevin and Kathy Bowman and Ricky Bowman; 25 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and brothers, G.D. Bowman, Palmer Bowman and David Bowman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Luther Barris Bowman and Jack Bowman; sister, Cynthia Lillis Bowman Barnwell; and grandchild, Hannan Dille.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Dewayne I. Brady
May 18, 1934 - May 19, 2005
Dewayne Irving Brady, 71, of Crossville, passed away May 19, 2005. Funeral services were conducted May 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike Garrett officiating.
Mr. Brady was born May 18, 1934 in Belding, MI, the son of Loraine and Marvel (Darling) Brady.
He was a retired carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Carol (Chipps) Brady of Crossville; daughter, Debra Evans of Sevierville; son, Todd Brady of Crossville; grandchildren, Emmett, Carol and Macaulay; and brother, Garry Brady.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Wayne Carr
Oct. 11, 1922 - June 3, 2005
Wayne Carr, 82, of Crossville, passed away June 3, 2005. Graveside services were conducted June 6 from Crossville City Cemetery, with Michael Lowery and Mary Burton officiating.
Mr. Carr was born Oct. 11, 1922 in Hancock County, TN, the son of William Carr and Hattie Ferguson Carr.
He was a special education instructor with Hilltoppers for 13 years and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Wallace Carr of Crossville; daughters, Karen (Eddie) Nash of Birmingham, AL and Kim (John Lewis) Miller of Cookeville; grandchildren, Jonathan Nash, Kristy (John) Parker and Jordan Parker; and special friends, Justin Rose and Leroy Hurley.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Clarence and Elmer Carr; and sister, May Mceary.
Pallbearers were Ed Miller, Lynn Miller, Roy Welch, Wayne Rose, Stephen Hurley and Ken Houston.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Kenneth W. Griffin
April 4, 1947 - May 26, 2005
Kenneth Wayne Griffin, 58, of Crossville, passed away May 26, 2005. Funeral services were conducted May 29 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Harold Robinson officiating. Interment was in Green Acres Memory Gardens, with full military honors provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Mr. Griffin was born April 4, 1947 in Crossville, the son of Bertie Andrew and Lockie (Raye) Griffin.
He was a jeweler and a member of the Baptist faith. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife, Mary (Goddard) Griffin of Crossville; brothers, Curtis Griffin of Cookeville and Larry Griffin of Grimsley; sisters, Ruth Heck of Harrogate, TN, Barbara Cross of Clarkrange and Helen Lewis of Crossville; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Beaty.
Pallbearers were Dusty Ledbetter, Dustin Griffin, Anthony Griffin, Martin Griffin, Billy Lewis, Allen Griffin and Tom Hedgecoth.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Thomas G. Grondin
April 15, 1924 - June 6, 2005
Thomas Gerald Grondin, 81, of Crossville, passed away June 6, 2005. Prayer services were held June 7 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Father Patrick Brownell officiating. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 9, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Saline, MI, with Father William Stevenson officiating. The family will receive friends from 9-10:30 a.m., prior to the service. Burial will be in Milford Memorial Cemetery in Milford, MI. Father Ronald Anderson from St. Mary, Milford, MI, will be presiding.
Mr. Grondin was born April 15, 1924 in Milford, MI, the son of Oscar Albert and Marie Louise Mailloux Grondin.
He was retired as a communications technician with Michigan Wisconsin Pipeline Co. and a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, having served during World War II. He was also a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was active in Olympic-style archery and loved to collect antique radios.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Conant Grondin of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Robert and Sonia Grondin of Casa Grande, AZ, the Rev. Daniel and Toni Grondin of Mesquite, TX and Pete and Diane Grondin of Lakeland, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Louise Grondin and Mark Visovatti of Saline, MI and Kathleen and Satoru Shinagawa of Honolulu, HI; brothers, Donald Grondin of Milford, MI and Wilfred Grondin of Alma, MI; and grandchildren, Marissa Grondin, Diana Escobedo, Timothy Grondin, Anna Grondin, Andrew Grondin, Joshua Grondin, Julie Visovatti, Jacob Visovatti, Hikaru Shinagawa, Aoi Shinagawa and Stephen Grondin.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in memory of Thomas Grondin to either St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 151 St. Alphonsus Way, Crossville, TN 38555 or Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 E. Adams St., Crossville, TN 38555.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC of Crossville and Robinson-Bahnmiller Funeral Home of Saline, MI, were in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

Glenice C. Hale
July 16, 1920 - June 4, 2005
Glenice Cook Hale, 84, of Crossville, passed away June 4, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 6 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Graveside services with full military honors were held June 7 at Crossville City Cemetery. Jack Irwin officiated.
Mrs. Hale was born July 16, 1920 in Oneida, TN, the daughter of Gayther Coleman Cook Sr. and Nova Marcum Cook.
She was a member of First Christian Church of Crossville. She was a registered nurse and served with General Patton during World War II.
Survivors include her son, Orville Hale Jr. of Crossville; daughters, Mary E. Hamby of Crossville and Nova J. Rooker of Eagleville; grandchildren, Philip Evans Hale and Lee Ann Hale of Crossville; brother, Hollum "Hal" Cook of Birmingham, AL; and sister, Sue Cardella of Birmingham, AL.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Frank Ruggerio; second husband, Orville Hale Sr.; brothers, Marcum, G.C. Jr. and E.W. Cook; and sisters, Nancy Cook Tate and Flora Louise Cook.
Pallbearers were the Veterans Honor Guard.
Honorary pallbearers were James Cook, Bob Cook, Ron Cook, Gayther Cook, Gary Cook and Tim Cook.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Shelby J. Haubrich
May 26, 1938 - May 24, 2005
Shelby Jean (Scroggins) Haubrich, 66, of Crossville, passed away May 24, 2005. Funeral services were conducted May 28 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike Kerley officiating. Interment was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Haubrich was born May 26, 1938 in Byrdstown, TN, the daughter of Sherman and Ida (Storie) Scroggins Sr.
She was a homemaker and a member of Cornerstone Baptist.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Haubrich of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Regina and Steve Robinson and Tami and Larry Berney, all of Crossville; grandchildren, Blake Haubrich, Jennifer Stowers, Brandon Kingston and Stephen Williams; and brother, Ernest Scroggins of Moodyville, NE.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Sherman Scroggins Jr.; and sisters, Mary Gilbreath and Opel Henderson.
Pallbearers were Steve Robinson, Blake Haubrich, Jeremy Conner, Dean Raines, Larry Berney and Jason Hicks.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Anne E. H. Kingsbury
Aug. 15, 1925 - June 4, 2005
Anne Elizabeth Haller Kingsbury, 79, of Pleasant Hill, passed away June 4, 2005. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, at the Pleasant Hill Community Church, with the Rev. Tom Warren, the Rev. Richard Cowles and the Rev. Diantha Brown officiating.
Mrs. Kingsbury was born Aug. 15, 1925 in Herkimer, NY, the daughter of William Rawley and Elizabeth Jane Colby Haller.
She was retired as a minister and an educator. She served as lay minister for 12 years, associate pastor of music and education, organist and choir director. She was also an elementary school teacher and interim principal. She was past matron of the Homer NY Chapter #222 Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of Homer Congregational United Church of Christ in Homer, NY, and Pleasant Hill Community Church.
Survivors include her husband, John Kingsbury of Pleasant Hill; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Donna Kingsbury of Albany, NY, Jim and Diane Kingsbury of Herndon, VA, Bob and Leigh Ann Kingsbury of Wilmington, NC and Scott Colby Kingsbury of Pottstown, PA; brother, William Paul Haller of Morgantown, WV; grandchildren, Sean, Kristian and Katherine Kingsbury, Shannon Repasch Bubnis and Desiree Kingsbury; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Mark Kingsbury; and sister, Jane Leighton.
The family has requested memorials be made to the Pleasant Hill Community Church Carillon Fund.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

Joe B. McGinnis
Aug. 8, 1940 - June 4, 2005
Joe Billy McGinnis, 64, of Crossville, passed away June 4, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 7 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jerry Weeks officiating.
Mr. McGinnis was born Aug. 8, 1940, in Gaston County, NC, the son of Martin Ernest and Lillian Allen McGinnis.
He was owner of Mountain View Nursery and Landscaping. He loved his animals very much and was very active in working with the Humane Society.
Survivors include his wife, Linda McGinnis of Crossville; mother, Lillian McGinnis of Cherryville, NC; son and daughter-in-law, Tracy and Amanda McGinnis of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Gina and Jeff Keener of Crossville; sister and brother-in-law, Kim and Rick Henley of Cherryville, NC; grandchildren, Jessica Keener and Taylor McGinnis; and nephew, Jason Jenks.
He was preceded in death by his father, Martin Ernest McGinnis.
The family has asked that donations be made to Cumberland County Humane Society, PO Box 612, Crossville, TN 38557.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

These obituaries were published June 7.

Beverly P. Ballard
Nov. 17, 1931 - May 29, 2005
Beverly "Joy" Passmore Ballard, 73, of Fairfield Glade, passed away May 29, 2005. Memorial services were held June 4 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, with Bro. David Rowan and Bro. Nick Ball officiating.
Mrs. Ballard was born Nov. 17, 1931 in Winamac, IN, the daughter of John C. and Dorothy A. Link Passmore.
She was retired after 15 years as a key punch operator for Inland Steel in East Chicago and moved to Fairfield Glade in 1986. She was a member of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip and Leslie Ballard of Fairfield Glade, Michael Ballard of Fairfield Glade and Ward and Dena Ballard of Crossville; daughter, Tracy Jackman of Fairfield Glade; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Ballard; brothers, Ward Passmore and Ron Passmore; and sister, Jacqueline Passmore.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

Samuel W. Elmore
Aug. 21, 1949 - June 2, 2005
Samuel (Sam) Wayne Elmore, 55, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2005. Graveside services were conducted June 4 at the Lewis Cemetery. Services were conducted by Wayne Shadden, a family friend.
Mr. Elmore was born Aug. 21, 1949, the youngest son of Arthur and Agnes Elmore.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Crossville and was an employee of Wholesale Supply Company in Crossville for 17 years.
Survivors include his mother, Agnes Elmore of Crossville; brothers, Bob Elmore and Jim Elmore, both of Crossville; sisters, Emma Jean Potter of Crossville and Betty Faye Ward of Tulsa, OK; daughters, Tammy Flatt of Lebanon, TN, Tonya Headrick and Jennifer Elmore, both of Crossville; grandchildren, John and Stephen Goodall of Lebanon, TN, Kayla, Landon and Bradley Headrick of Crossville, Mercedes Garrison of Crossville and Samuel Weston Potter of Crossville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Elmore; and sister, Anna Grace Stout.

Margaret A. Kowalski
Jan. 12, 1925 - May 29, 2005
Margaret Ann "Peg" (Rumery) Kowalski, 80, of Portage, MI, formerly of Fairfield Glade, passed away May 29, 2005. She was born Jan. 12, 1925 in Allegan, MI, the daughter of Lyle and Muriel (Wilson) Rumery.
Mrs. Kowalski was a graduate of Allegan High School and received her Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees from WMU. She retired after 20 years of service with the Comstock School as a speech pathologist and audiologist.
Cremation will take place. Services were held June 1 at the Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes, Kalamazoo, MI. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated June 2 at St. Thomas More Parish. Private interment was held at Oakwood Cemetery, Allegan.
She was preceded in death by an infant boy in 1958.
She is survived by her husband, William "Bill"; children, James "Jim" (Nancy) Kowalski of Kalamazoo, MI, and Kristine "Kris" (David) Komatz of Texas Twp., MI; grandchildren, Todd, Christopher, Cynthia, Jennifer, Melissa and Emily; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Noah, Savannah and Trevor; brothers, Robert and Donald Rumery both of Paw Paw, MI; several nieces and nephews.
To read Peg's complete Life Story, archive a favorite memory, order flowers or make a memorial contribution to St. Thomas More Parish Capital Campaign or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, please visit her personal Web page at www.lifestorynet.com.
Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes of Kalamazoo, MI, was in charge of the arrangements.

Elijah J. Quinn
March 24, 2003 - May 30, 2005
Elijah Jordan Quinn, age 2, of Knoxville, passed away May 30, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 2 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Creston Cemetery. Jerry Seale officiated.
Elijah was born March 24, 2003 in Crossville, the son of James Richard Quinn and Leighya Daniels Quinn.
In addition to his parents, he was survived by his brother, Eric Michael Quinn; grandparents, Samuel David Gay, Anthony Titco, Patricia Anita and Arnold Wayne Hunley; and aunts and uncles, Angel Whitcomb, Samie Gay, Lance Titko, Patricia E. Hunley, Joshua Hunley and Stephanie Hunley.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Janice Ann Gay; and uncle, Kevin Michael Daniels.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Eleanor L. Staley
May 5, 1917 - May 31, 2005
Eleanor L. Staley, 88, of Fairfield Glade, passed away May 31, 2005. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Central Baptist Church in Crossville, with Bro. Roland Smith officiating. Private graveside services were conducted June 3 at Graceland Cemetery in Decatur, IL.
Mrs. Staley was born May 5, 1917, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Dr. William L. and Florence W. Leslie Lynes, DDS.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara L. and Bob Jackson of Fairfield Glade and Marilyn S. and Roger Sarver of Mentor on the Lake, OH; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Ethel H. Stinson
Oct. 14, 1919 - June 2, 2005
Ethel Hancock Stinson, 85, of Crossville, passed away June 2, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 3 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Ruth Lawson and Jeffery Rice officiated.
Mrs. Stinson was born Oct. 14, 1919 in Monticello, KY, the daughter of John and Trannie Hancock.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Chan Lawson of Crossville, Deborah Faircloth of Las Vegas and Barbara and Howard Lynnes of Knoxville; granddaughters, Loretta Lawson, Chandra Cottrell, Jede Phillips and Alisa Hamby; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Delmer Lee Stinson.
Pallbearers were David Ramsey, Lee Lawson, Allen Cottrell and Chan Lawson.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Juanita J. Watson
July 21, 1932 - June 5, 2005
Juanita Joyce Johnson Watson, 72, of Pikeville, passed away June 5, 2005. Funeral services were conducted June 7 from the chapel of Putnam-Reed Funeral Home of Pikeville, with burial in Pikeville Cemetery. Bro. Leslie Hickey officiated.
Mrs. Watson was born July 21, 1932, the daughter of Ora and Anna Johnson.
She was a compassionate, caring registered nurse, fulfilling her childhood dream. She was also a devoted Christian and a long-time member of the Winesapp Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her children, Carol (Dexter) Smith of Crossville and Greg (Sandra) Watson of Pikeville; brothers, Alvin (Anas) Johnson and Wayford (Evelyn) Johnson of Pikeville and Myrlan Johnson of Carthage; sisters, Shirley (Junior) Hankins and Darlene (AJ) Anderson of Pikeville and Rowena (Kenneth) Rhodes of Dayton; grandchildren, Shannon (Vickie) Smith, Shelly (Aaron) Gibson, Melanie (Evan) West and Eric Watson; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Reed, Chloe Smith, Ashley Gibson, Caleb Smith and Peyton West; and a great number of nieces and nephews who were very close to her. She will be greatly missed by her loving family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, J. Orie and Milton Johnson.
Pallbearers were her nieces and nephews.
Putnam-Reed Funeral Home of Pikeville was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published June 3.

Anna M. Caruthers
June 26, 1929 - May 17, 2005
Anna Margaret (Hayes) Caruthers, 75, of Crossville, passed away May 17, 2005. Funeral services were conducted May 20 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Donald Bell officiated.
Mrs. Caruthers was born June 26, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of William and Leonora (Agee) Hayes.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Janice Caruthers of Crossville, Mike and Loretta Caruthers of Keokuk, IA and Ray Caruthers of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Marty McCoy of Crossville, Julie and Wayne Watts of Nashville and Lora and Mike Dickerson of Crossville; sister, Betty Click of Dayton, OH; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Fred Thomas Caruthers; and brothers, Thurman and Dallas Trent.
Pallbearers were Terry Evans, Tony W. Evans, Ross Daves, Mark Caruthers, Kevin Cunningham and Cody Caruthers.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mamie M. Davenport
Nov. 2, 1908 - May 17, 2005
Mamie Marie (Myers) Davenport, 96, of Crossville, passed away May 17, 2005. Graveside services were conducted May 20 at Green Acres Memory Gardens, with Bro. Mike Garrett officiating.
Mrs. Davenport was born Nov. 2, 1908 in Sparta, TN, the daughter of Ruben and Thea Dosia (Worley) Myers.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her stepson and his wife, Robert and Donna Davenport of Clinton, MO; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Davenport; stepson, Junior Davenport; sisters, Rose Ann, Eddy, Mae Margette and Della E. Myers; and brothers, George, Stacy R., Brance E. and Ray Myers.
Pallbearers were David Myers, Ed Wilson, Eric Hughes, Kevin King, Jamie Reeves and Nelson Wilson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Paula J. Dunn
Jan. 11, 1954 - May 29, 2005
Paula Jane Dunn, 51, of Crossville, passed away May 29, 2005. Funeral services were conducted May 31 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Joe Campbell officiating. Burial took place June 1 at Thomas Springs Cemetery.
Mrs. Dunn was born Jan. 11, 1954 in Cumberland County, the daughter of John and Cora Bolin Warner.
She was a nurse's aide.
Survivors include her companion of many years, Vernon Lewis; mother, Cora Warner of Crossville; sons, Jeff Warner and Heath Dunn of Crossville; daughters, Jannie Underwood and Takeitha Dunn, both of Crossville, and Heather Dunn of Hayesville, NC; two grandsons; two granddaughters; sister, Linda Simmons of Marble, NC; brothers, Walter Warner, Stephen Warner and David Warner, all of Crossville; sister-in-law, Debbie Warner; and many nieces and nephews.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Helen Harris
June 1, 2005
Helen Harris, 80, of Crossville, formerly of Fentress County, passed away June 1, 2005. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 4, at the Taylor Place Cemetery, with Bro. Vern Daugherty officiating. The family will receive friends from noon Saturday until time for the services at Mundy Funeral Home in Jamestown.
Miss Harris is survived by her nephews, Ronnie Garrett and his wife, Vivian, and Darrel Garrett, all of Crossville; and several other nieces and nephews.
Mundy Funeral Home of Jamestown is in charge of the arrangements.

Dencil M. Oakes
Nov. 30, 1930 - May 16, 2005
Dencil (Denny) Myrl Oakes, 74, of Crossville, passed away May 16, 2005. Funeral services were conducted May 19 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Bobby Clark and Lowell Lewallen officiating. Interment was in Green Acres Memory Gardens, with full military honors provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Mr. Oakes was born Nov. 30, 1930 in Crossville, the son of Earl and Lucreshia Parham Oakes.
He was a farmer and of the Baptist faith. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Ruby (Sensaboy) Oakes of Crossville; sons, Earl Oakes, Terry Oakes and Torrence Oakes, all of Crossville; daughters, Gail Oakes, Rhonda Wyatt and Debbie Dillard, all of Crossville; brother, Estel Oakes of Crossville; sister, Roselle Godsey of Crossville; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Hazel Taylor; and brothers, Boyd, Herman, Hershell, Doyle, Carl, Stitsel and Coleman Oakes.
Pallbearers were Heath Swallows, Jeffrey Swallows, Danny Dillard, Eric Wyatt, Dan Barnett, Gerald Godsey, Timothy Oakes and Richard Hale.
Honorary pallbearers were Lowell Lewallen, Doug Goss and Marvin Goss.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Evelyn B. Wudyker
Nov. 14, 1919 - May 20, 2005
Evelyn B. Wudyker, 85, of Crossville, passed away May 20, 2005. Services for Mrs. Wudyker and her husband, John L. Wudyker, were conducted May 25 at Stoney Creek United Methodist Church, Ypsilanti, MI. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery in Plymouth, MI.
Mrs. Wudyker was born Nov. 14, 1919 in Belleville, MI, the daughter of Herbert and Rebecca Green Elliott.
was a member of Stoney Creek United Methodist Church in Ypsilanti, MI. She was married to John L. Wudyker Nov. 24, 1937 and he preceded her in death Oct. 11, 2002.
Survivors include her daughter, Jean Wudyker of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Julie Wudyker of Ypsilanti, MI; brother, Clarence Elliott of Dexter, MI; sisters, Rose Wiley of Mt. Pleasant, MI, Frances Quiel of Crossville and Betty Davenport of Dexter, MI; grandchildren, Robert Wudyker of Milan, MI and Sherri Pietras of Florida; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Anthony Pietras and Hannah Wudyker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Wudyker; daughter, Dorothy Wudyker; and brothers, Herbert A. and Donald Elliott.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC and Ochalek-Stark Funeral Service of Milan, MI were in charge of the arrangements.
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These obituaries were published June 1.

Robert C. Krapf
Nov. 14, 1914 - March 26, 2005
Robert C. Krapf, 90, of Pleasant Hill, passed away March 26, 2005. A memorial service was held in the Memorial Garden of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church on May 30.
Mr. Krapf was born Nov. 14, 1914 in Pittsburgh, the son of Charles G. and Fey E. Krapf.
Since 1994, he resided in the Uplands Retirement Village in Pleasant Hill and prior to that in Oak Ridge, Fairfield Glade and Knoxville. He was a member of the International Association of Round Dance Teachers and the Lloyd Shaw Foundation, and since moving to Pleasant Hill, he taught traditional square and contra dancing in the Uplands Retirement Village. He also taught dancing in Oak Ridge and Fairfield Glade.
He was a charter member of the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Church in Knoxville, and was a member of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church for the past 15 years.
He held a B.S. in engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and a master's degree in economics from Brown University, with post-graduate work in economics at the University of Illinois. He was a U.S. Navy officer in World War II and worked for 35 years for TVA before retiring in 1976.
Survivors include his daughter, Fay Krapf of Raleigh, NC; sons and daughter-in-law, Peter Krapf of Oak Ridge and Bruce and Janet Krapf of Murfreesboro; and five grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Krapf.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cravath Fund of Uplands Retirement Village, Pleasant Hill, TN 38578.

Claude H. Neal
Oct. 29, 1916
Claude Howard Neal, 88, of Brentwood, TN, passed away recently. Services will be private, with the Rev. Ryan Bennett officiating.
Mr. Neal was born Oct. 29, 1916 in Watertown, TN.
He was a graduate of East High School in 1936 and attended Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, TN. He served in the U.S. Navy in Japan during World War II. He worked for Genesco in Nashville and Lewisburg, TN, as well as retiring in 1977 from the U.S. Postal Service after 35 years of service. He was a lifetime member of the National Association of Letter Carriers and the Phoenix Lodge No. 131 F and AM.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Crossville. He was a devoted husband, father and wonderful grandfather. He enjoyed sports, especially golf and played many years at Lake Tansi in Crossville with fine gentlemen such as Jack Irwin, Chuck McCorkle, Tony Lignar, Ernie Romine and others.
Also during retirement in 1980, Mr. and Mrs. Neal lived in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and appeared in the movie <I>Caddyshack<I>.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Michael H. and Mary Ann Neal, Jerry E. and Linda Neal, all of Brentwood, and Randall P. and Holly Neal of Crossville; brother, Frank E. Neal Jr. of Nashville; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Josephine P. Neal (Dowden), who passed away Aug. 10, 1983; and three grandchildren.
Family members served as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Frank E. Neal III, Henry Smith, Joe Ivie, Billy Harrell, Tom and Don Dowden, John Bailey, John Beemer and Clyde Winters.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tennessee Baptist Children's Home, Inc., Brentwood Campus, PO Box 519, Franklin, TN 37065 or to Alive Hospice, Inc., 1710 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203.
Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home of Nashville was in charge of the arrangements.

Rip E. Van Winkle
May 27, 2005
Rip Earl Van Winkle, 74, of Lavergne, TN, passed away May 27, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, from Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna, TN, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Van Winkle was born in Van Buren County, the son of Brown Lowe and Rose Lee Burgess Van Winkle.
He attended Pilgram Baptist Church, was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and was founder and owner of Rip Van Winkle Trailer Court in Lavergne since 1964.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Mooneyham Van Winkle; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Jennifer Berry Van Winkle of Lavergne; sister, Mamie Van Winkle Guy of Sparta; brothers, Thurman Van Winkle of Manchester, Floyd Van Winkle, Robert Van Winkle and Cecil Van Winkle, all of Spencer; and grandchildren, Jeremy (Robin) Van Winkle of Murfreesboro, T.J. (Ajia) Van Winkle of Smyrna and Stefanie (Jason) Bone of Lavergne.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Tommy Van Winkle; and brothers, Lonas and Calvin Van Winkle.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel of Smyrna is in charge of the arrangements.

Evelyn B. Wudyker
May 20, 2005
Evelyn B. Wudyker, 85, of Crossville, passed away May 20, 2005. Services for Mrs. Wudyker and her husband, John L. Wudyker, were conducted May 25 at Stoney Creek United Methodist Church, Ypsilanti, MI. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery in Plymouth, MI.
Mrs. Wudyker was a member of Stoney Creek United Methodist Church in Ypsilanti, MI. She was married to John L. Wudyker Nov. 24, 1937 and he preceded her in death Oct. 11, 2002.
Survivors include her daughter, Jean Wudyker of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Julie Wudyker of Ypsilanti, MI; brother, Clarence Elliott of Dexter, MI; sisters, Rose Wiley of Mt. Pleasant, MI, Frances Quiel of Crossville and Betty Davenport of Dexter, MI; grandchildren, Robert Wudyker of Milan, MI and Sherri Pietras of Florida; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Anthony Pietras and Hannah Wudyker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Rebecca Eliza Greene; husband, John L. Wudyker; daughter, Dorothy Wudyker; and brothers, Herbert A. and Donald Elliott.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC and Ochalek-Stark Funeral Service of Milan, MI were in charge of the arrangements.
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