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XOBITUARIES

Published November 2005
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These obituaries were published Nov. 30.

Mabel H. Barnwell
April 26, 1917 - Nov. 21, 2005

Mabel Hamby Barnwell, 88, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 21, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 23 at Pine Grove Church of God of Prophecy. The Rev. Jeff Rice and Pastor Omer Lawson officiated. Burial was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Barnwell was born April 26, 1917 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Julius Oscar and Ruth Tollett Hamby.
She retired as a kindergarten teaching assistant and was a member of Pine Grove Church of God Prophecy. She was also a member of the Ladies Missionary Group at her church which she loved so much. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and knitting.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Doyle and George Ann Barnwell, Aubrey and Lozena Barnwell and Dwight Barnwell, all of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Alton Tabor of Crossville; sister, Melba Barnwell of Crossville; grandchildren, Gregory Barnwell, Marc Barnwell, Robin Elmore, Britton Tabor, Stan Tabor, Andrew Barnwell and Allison Gernt; and great-grandchildren, Portia and Tandi Barnwell, Casey and Markie Barnwell, Brandon Elmore, Cody Elmore, Maci and Noah Gernt and Courtney and Zach Barnwell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lon Barnwell; brother, Oscar Hamby; and sisters, Madalyn Bryson, Mildred Cox, Martha Chilikos and Marjorie Elmore.
Pallbearers were Greg Barnwell, Marc Barnwell, Britton Tabor, Stan Tabor, Andrew Barnwell, Scott Elmore and Derek Gernt.
Honorary pallbearers were Brandon Elmore, Cody Elmore, Casey Barnwell, Zach Barnwell and Noah Gernt.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

Kathryn J. Goss
Nov. 20, 2005

Kathryn Julia (Kersey) Goss of Fairfield Glade passed away Nov. 20, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 23 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with the Rev. Thomas Moser officiating. Burial will be held at noon Dec. 5 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Cincinnati, OH.
Mrs. Goss loved her family and her profession as a nurse. She was a graduate of the Massachusetts General Hospital of Anesthesia and practiced in Lynn, MA, before moving to Cincinnati, OH. She then concentrated on raising four children before returning to the nursing profession, working 18 years in the health unit at Xavier University and then doing part-time industrial nursing.
She enjoyed very much her volunteer work as a docent at the Taft Museum, enjoyed theatricals and was an avid traveler.
Survivors include her husband, William Robert Goss Sr. of Fairfield Glade; son, William "Bill" Goss Jr. of Pawley's Island, SC; daughters, Nancy Palmer of Fairfield Glade, Elizabeth Kearney of Atlanta, GA and Cathleen Maloney of Atlanta, GA; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary (White) Kersey and George Kersey; and sister, Anne Ulban.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 East Adams Street, Crossville, TN 38555 or to a charity of one's choice.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Pannuto
July 7, 1926 - Nov. 24, 2005

Mary Pannuto, 79, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Nov. 24, 2005. No services are planned at this time.
Mrs. Pannuto was born July 7, 1926 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Edward and Kathleen Morgan Enlow.
She was a homemaker and a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. She was an avid gardener and liked to play golf. She also loved to cook.
Survivors include her husband, John Pannuto of Fairfield Glade; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Linda Pannuto of Rochester, MI, Tom and Audrey Pannuto of Berkley, MI and Mike and Michelle Pannuto of Sterling Heights, MI; daughters and sons-in-law, Marge and Ron Heck of White Lake, MI and Patricia Pannuto and Rick Strobel of Germantown, MD; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The family has respectfully asked that donations be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com


These obituaries were published Nov. 29.

Edna P. Kerley
Sept. 12, 1920 -Nov. 16, 2005

Edna Pearl Kerley passed away Nov. 16, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 19 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Davis Cemetery.
Mrs. Kerley was born Sept. 12, 1920 to the late John T. Myers and Ethel Mae Pugh Myers.
She married the late Roger Kerley Dec. 24, 1938.
She was a member of the Winesap Freewill Baptist Church and a resident of Wharton Nursing Home in Pleasant Hill for the past five months.
"Miss Pearl," as she was so commonly known, was a very dear wife, mother, foster mother, a dedicated Christian and a loyal and royal friend to one and all. Her sweet little smile won the love and hearts of everyone who came in contact with her.
She will be greatly missed by family, friends, neighbors and the staff who so willingly took her under their wings and gave to her such great care.
Survivors include her daughter, Wanda Lee Dyer Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Orland Roger and Pat Kerley; grandchildren, Carla Jan Hankins, Anthony Harold (Tony) Dyer and Krista Kerley Randolph; great-grandchildren, Jody Smith, Misty Smith Selby, Kerry Smith and Rainey Randolph; three step-great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren, Alli and Josi Smith; and one step-great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, grandson and two infant sisters.
Pallbearers were Gary Hankins, Jan Hankins, Krista Randolph, Jody Smith, Tommy Selby and Kerry Smith.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Lola J. Reagan
July 5, 1942 - Nov. 21, 2005

Lola Jean (Pugh) Reagan, 63, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 21, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Gary Brown officiating. Interment was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Reagan was born July 5, 1942 in Barberton, OH, the daughter of Ruby Bell (Fields) and Jesse Alonzo Pugh.
She was a line worker at Delbar Products and a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Benard Reagan of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Tim Sexton of Crossville; sons and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Twana Reagan of Crossville and Michael Reagan of Crossville; brothers, Jerry Pugh, Paul Pugh and Jimmy Pugh of Crossville; and five grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Henry Pugh; and sister, Dorothy Stamps.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Bonnie A. Shields
Oct. 15, 1938 - Nov. 22, 2005

Bonnie A. "Dennis" Shields, 67, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Nov. 22, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 28 at Sheridan Funeral Home in Lancaster, OH, with interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Shields was born Oct. 15, 1938 in Lancaster, OH.
She came to Tennessee in 2002 and was a member of the Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Shields; sons, Michael, Bobby, Tracy and Bill; daughters, Robyn and Stephanie; mother, Margaret C. Dennis of Fairfield Glade; sisters, Andrea Owen and Charlotte Davis; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; aunts, Dorothy Spangler and Mary Julian; uncle, Charles Quirk; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Elmo Dennis; daughter, Joy; and brother, Larry Dennis.

Mary E. Turner
April 9, 1931 - Nov. 23, 2005

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


These obituaries were published Nov. 23-25.

M.L. Deck
Jan. 15, 1942 - Nov. 14, 2005

M.L. Deck, 63, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 14, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 17 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. Donald Wattenbarger officiating. Special music was by Pat Studer. Burial was in Woody Cemetery.
Mr. Deck was born Jan. 15, 1942 in Cumberland County, the son of Charlie and Hazel Brown Deck.
He was a timber cutter and loved to fish and hunt.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Teresa Deck of Crossville; brothers, Gerald Deck, Claude Deck, Melvin Deck and Ricky Deck, all of Crossville; sisters, Mary Jane Buck and Sara Jean Lane, both of Crossville, and Pearl Campbell of Wartburg; and granddaughter, Kim Deck.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bettye Deck; brothers, Kyle and Granville Deck; and sisters, Polly Ann Farmer and Wanda Deck.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

Flonnie C. Crabtree Duncan
Oct. 29, 1920 - Nov. 15, 2005

Flonnie C. Crabtree Duncan, 85, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005 in Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 17, from the chapel of Jennings Funeral Home of Jamestown, with Bro. Sammie Dunford, Bro. Ray Voiles and Bro. Clifford Carpenter officiating. Burial was at Fentress Memory Gardens, Allardt.
Mrs. Duncan was born Oct. 29, 1920, in Scott County, she was a member of Honey Creek United Baptist Church. She was retired from Jamestown Shirt Factory after more than 30 years of service, and she was well known as a devout Christian and a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.
Survivors include sons and a daughter-in-law, Bill and Brenda Duncan and James M. Duncan, all of Jamestown, and Raymond F. Duncan Sr. of Morgan County; daughter and son-in-law, Lola and Gary Voiles of Jamestown; son-in-law, Howard Terry of Jamestown; brother and sister-in-law, Fillmore and Nell Crabtree of Selma, IN; sister and brother-in-law, Bessie Crabtree and Charlie Garrett of Muncie, IN; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, including granddaughter Cheryl Duncan and great-granddaughter Amie Morissa Duncan, both of Rockwood; special friend, Doris Poore of Jamestown; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Morris G. Duncan; a daughter, Willie Jean Duncan Terry; daughters-in-law, Jean Terry Duncan, Chestolene Harris Duncan and Hazel Houston Duncan; parents, William and Savannah Honeycutt Crabtree; grandchildren, Tracy Rena Duncan and Raymond F. "Sonny" Duncan Jr.; great-granddaughter, Misty Dawn; brother, Fred Crabtree; and sisters, including Ferbie Garrett, Virgie Ingram, Jane Bell, Savonie Posey, Florence Dean and twins Viola and Geneva Crabtree.
Pallbearers were grandsons Randall Terry, Chris Duncan, Anthony Voiles, Jason Duncan and Lance Duncan; and grandson-in-law Darrell Pile. Honorary pallbearers were grandsons-in-law Doug Cobb, Chris Duvall and Brian Deslongchamps.

Gladys Hunnicutt
Dec. 30, 1917 - Nov. 20, 2005

Gladys Hunnicutt, 87, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 20, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 23 from Faith Baptist Church, with Bro. Bobby Clark officiating. Burial was in Mount Vernon Cemetery in Burrville.
Mrs. Hunnicutt was born Dec. 30, 1917 in Jefferson City, TN.
She was a devout Christian lady and a member of Faith Baptist Church. She will join her husband, Henry Hunnicutt, who passed away in 1988.
She was a wonderful lady who loved her family, including her church family, with all her heart. Her joyful presence will be greatly missed by family and friends, but she is now enjoying eternal presence with her Lord.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Ann Hunnicutt of Gramercy, LA, William and Nadine Hunnicutt of Crossville, John and Ginger Hunnicutt of Crossville and Henry Hunnicutt of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Jaunita and William Hall of Newark, DE, Retta and James DeBord of Crossville and Martha Looper of Crossville; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Roland Keyes, Luke Menzel, Micah Menzel, Eddie Rose, Bruce Rose and Tim Scarbrough.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

Edna P. Kerley
Sept. 12, 1920 -Nov. 16, 2005

Edna Pearl Kerley passed away Nov. 16, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 19 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Davis Cemetery.
Mrs. Kerley was born Sept. 12, 1920 to the late John T. Myers and Ethel Mae Pugh Myers.
She married the late Roger Kerley Dec. 24, 1938.
She was a member of the Winesap Freewill Baptist Church and a resident of Wharton Nursing Home in Pleasant Hill for the past five months.
"Miss Pearl," as she was so commonly known, was a very dear wife, mother, foster mother, a dedicated Christian and a loyal and royal friend to one and all. Her sweet little smile won the love and hearts of everyone who came in contact with her.
She will be greatly missed by family, friends, neighbors and the staff who so willingly took her under their wings and gave to her such great care.
Survivors include her daughter, Wanda Lee Dyer Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Orland Roger and Pat Kerley; grandchildren, Carla Jan Hankins, Anthony Harold (Tony) Dyer and Krista Kerley Randolph; great-grandchildren, Jody Smith, Misty Smith Selby, Kerry Smith and Rainey Randolph; three step-great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren, Alli and Josi Smith; and one step-great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, grandson and two infant sisters.
Pallbearers were Gary Hankins, Jan Hankins, Krista Randolph, Jody Smith, Tommy Selby and Kerry Smith.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Tony A. Selby Sr.
Aug. 28, 1940 - Nov. 21, 2005

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

Ridley M. Smith Jr.
Dec. 15, 1930 - Nov. 17, 2005

Ridley Mitchell Smith Jr., 74, of Monterey, passed away Nov. 17, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 21 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Pastor Joe Blevins officiating. Burial was in Crossville City Cemetery. Full military honors were given with the Veterans Honor Guard serving as pallbearers.
Mr. Smith was born Dec. 15, 1930 in Cumberland County, the son of Ridley Mitchell Sr. and Frances Louise Dixon Smith.
He was retired as a construction laborer with Tennessee Valley Authority and was a member of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing and loved to hunt.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Sonya Smith of Clarkrange; daughter, Deborah Bennett of Columbus, OH; brother, Arthur Smith of Crossville; a half-sister; grandchildren, Randy Smith Jr., David Smith, Michelle Baier and husband Richie and Crystal Bennett; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Willa Marie Smith.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

Peggy Walker
Nov. 21, 2005

Peggy (Underwood) Walker, 62, passed away Nov. 21, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 23 from the chapel of Pikeville Funeral Home, with the Rev. Doyle Ashburn officiating. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery, followed by a white dove release.
Mrs. Walker was employed by La-Z-Boy and was a member of the Faith Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Cindy Walker; son, Michael (Lindy) Walker; grandsons, Avery, Keelan and Trace Walker; sister, Wanda (Dewey) Kerley, all of Pikeville; brothers, Tommy (Carolyn) Underwood of Crossville and Wes (Katie) Underwood of Hixson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Walker; and parents, Bill and Lennie (Jenkins) Underwood.
Pikeville Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Ethel P. Wheeler
Nov. 20, 2005

Ethel Pearl Wheeler, 90, a lifelong resident of Crab Orchard, passed away Nov. 20, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Danny Smith and Dr. John Oldham officiating. Graveside services were conducted Nov. 23 at Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Wheeler was an avid, dedicated homemaker and an active member and leader in Farm Bureau Women and U.T. Extension Home Demonstration Club Activities for many years. She served as a member of the Cumberland County Agricultural Committee and was recently recognized and honored as the longest living member of the Crab Orchard Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband of 72 years, R.L. "Lavern" Wheeler; daughter, Patricia Oldham of Knoxville; son and daughters-in-law, Bob Wheeler of Crab Orchard, Dan and Carol Wheeler of Columbia, TN and Bill and Kay Wheeler of Crossville; grandchildren, Sandy Whitson, Barbara Thompson, Jeanie Eldridge and Dale Wheeler of Crossville, Gina Dunlap and Wayne Oldham of Knoxville, John Oldham of Chattanooga, Jim Wheeler of Johnson City, David Wheeler of Bowling Green, KY and Kelly Polk of Aubrey, TX; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Nora Gang; brothers, Johnny, Ben, Bill, Clarence, Frank and Fred Gang; sister, Gladys Hughs; and son-in-law, Malcolm Oldham.
Pallbearers were grandsons, John Oldham, Wayne Oldham, Jim Wheeler, David Wheeler and Dale Wheeler; and great-grandsons, Ben Whitson, Cub Whitson and James Eldridge.
Honorary pallbearers were loving and dedicated caregivers Delsie Noland, Joann Johnson, Annette Johnson, Dianne Monday, Buffy Keagle, Dorothy Love and Nora Lopez.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Crab Orchard Christian Church, 148 Haley's Grove Road, Crab Orchard, TN 37723.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.


These obituaries were published Nov. 22.

Edna U. Christian
Nov. 17, 2005

Edna Una Myers Christian, 78, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 17, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 20 from the chapel of Putnam-Reed Funeral Home of Pikeville. Burial was in Christian Family Cemetery.
Mrs. Christian was born in Bledsoe County, where she lived for 27 years and ran a grocery store in the Dill community before moving to the Winesap community in Cumberland County in 1955. While raising four kids, she also worked in the textile factory. She loved to sew and make things. She was a wonderful cook and housekeeper. If you visited with her, she always wanted to cook something for you. She loved flowers and working in her yard. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Wesley Christian; sons, Thomas (Paulette) Christian and Gerald (Faye) Christian, all of Crossville; daughters, Kathleen (Floyd) Burgess of Crossville and Nyla Warren of Mt. Juliet; grandchildren, Chuck and Lynn Burgess, Scott and Steve Christian, Donna Hastings, Tammy Manier, Sherry Sisco, Brian and Kevin Warren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W.C. and Annie Dill Myers; granddaughter, LeAnn Burgess Bilbrey; son-in-law, David Warren; and 11 brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers were Chuck and Lynn Burgess, Scott and Steve Christian and Brian and Kevin Warren.
Putnam-Reed Funeral Home of Pikeville was in charge of the arrangements.

Clinton Gunter
April 1, 1935 - Nov. 18, 2005

Clinton "Dough" Gunter, 70, of Vermilion, OH, passed away Nov. 18, 2005 in New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain. Funeral services were conducted at the Riddle Funeral Home of Vermilion, OH, Nov. 21. The Reverend Jim Shaffder, associate pastor of the Church of God, Elyria, OH officiated. Interment followed in Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion.
Mr. Gunter was born April 1, 1935 in Crossville, TN. He lived in Vermilion for 13 years, moving from Elyria.
He worked as a maintenance man in Elyria for Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority, retiring in 1985. He enjoyed flea markets, woodworking and making people laugh.
Survivors include his wife, Jean (Krebs) Gunter; sons, Billie Gunter of Vermilion, OH, Chuck Gunter of Harpers Ferry, WV, Steve Gunter of Travis Air Force Base, CA and Scott Gunter of Lorain, OH; daughters, Denyse Hildebrandt of Amherst, OH and Michelle Schmalz of Vermilion, OH; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Kenny Gunter of Crossville and Elmer Gunter of New London, OH; and a sister, Bennie Nell Sherrill of Avon, OH.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Dewey and Effie Lee (Moles) Gunter; brothers, Eugene and Edgar; and sisters, Barbara Lou Davenport and Alma Lee Mullinax.
Riddle Funeral Home of Vermilion, OH, was in charge of the arrangements.

Flora Hargis
July 23, 1925 - Nov. 16, 2005

Flora Hargis, 80, of the Vandever community, passed away Nov. 16, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 19 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Hale's Chapel Cemetery. J.C. Ford and Tony Huling officiated, with special music by Victory Bluegrass.
Mrs. Hargis was born July 23, 1925 in Overton County, the daughter of Ambrose and Ollie House Murphy.
She was a homemaker and a member of Gospel Temple.
Survivors include her sons, Earl Hargis and Gary Hargis; daughters, Lucille Lewis, Karolyn Reagan, Linda Burgess and Kathy Tollett; 19 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Hargis; son, Preston Hargis; brothers, Troy, Marvin, Walter, Martin, Bedford, Aubrey, Charlie, Roscoe, Fred, Robert, Joseph Benton and Elmo Murphy; and sister, Vela Bilbrey, Roxie Hoover, Clora Harville, Onnie Ledbetter and Beulah Murphy.
Pallbearers were Charlie Lewis, Kevin Reagan, Andrew Hargis, Jeremy Lewis, Matthew Burgess, Randy Tollett, Adam Hargis, Billy Hargis, Brian Reagan, Johnny Hargis, Robert Lewis and Jeffrey Stamper.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Alva H. Hawn
Nov. 23, 1946 - Oct. 31, 2005

Alva Hollis Hawn, 58, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 31, 2005. A time of remembrance was held Nov. 3 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home.
Mr. Hawn was born Nov. 23, 1946 in Crossville, the son of Myrtle (Turner) and James Clifton Hawn.
He was a member of slate springs Baptist Church and director of environmental services at Cumberland Medical Center. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife, Golda (Copeland) Hawn of Crossville; sons, Scott A. Hawn of Crossville and Timothy C. Hawn of Fall Creek Falls, TN; grandsons, Timothy Hawn and Thomas Hawn; and brothers, Jesse Hawn, Terry Hawn and James Hawn, all of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Hawn.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Slate Springs Baptist Church.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

John T. Matthews
Nov. 18, 1940 - Nov. 14, 2005

John Timothy "Tim" Matthews, 64, passed away Nov. 14, 2005 in Caliente, Nevada. He was born on November 18, 1940 in Wade, North Carolina.
Mr. Matthews graduated from Central High School in Wade, North Carolina where he played basketball. He spent 24 years in the United States Air Force and as a Vietnam veteran, had two tours of duty with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds from 1971 to 1973 and 1979 to 1981. After retiring as a master sergeant, he continued service to his country working for Northrop Grumman at the Nevada Test Site until the time of his death.
Tim had been a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada for 15 years. From 1991 until his death, he had lived in Rachel, Nevada, where his life-long love of auto racing was fulfilled as a car builder and driver of his own car for Tim Matthews Racing Team. He was an active member of the NHRA as a professional, Pro-Stock competitor at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Elaine of Las Vegas, Nevada; children, Chris and Michelle, also of Las Vegas, as well as his brother, Jackie Matthews of Crossville, TN; a nephew and two nieces.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, J.T. Matthews Jr. and Madolin McPhail Matthews, both of Wade, North Carolina.
He was dearly loved by his wife, children, family and many close friends.
"He left us far too soon. Timmy, we will miss you every day of our lives."
Southern Utah Mortuary of Cedar City, UT, was in charge of the arrangements.



These obituaries were published Nov. 18.

Ruby Bozenko
1911 - 2005

Ruby Bozenko, the Grand Queen of the Tansi Tarts, has gone to be with her "King."
She left behind three daughters, Donna Pluff Ferchen, Maureen Stead and Grace Sweet, who were by her side; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a multitude of friends.
There will be a celebration of her life from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, at the community center in Tansi. All of her Red Hat friends and gentlemen friends are invited.
Memorials will be given to the Circle C Ranch.
"We miss you, Mom."

J.W. Smith
Dec. 18, 1937 - Nov. 11, 2005

J.W. Smith, 67, of Peru, IN, passed away Nov. 11, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Hood Funeral Home in Crossville, with Pastor Tom Shelton and Pastor Randy Jeffers officiating. Burial with full military honors will be held at Crossville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held after 9 a.m. Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mr. Smith was born Dec. 18, 1937 in Knoxville, the son of James and Eileen Wallace Smith.
He was a retired police officer with the Elgin, IL police department. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he participated in the Sinai Peninsula Operation. His decorations include National Defense Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Fairfield Glade, the National Rifle Association, U.S. Marine Corps Association and the Sportsman Club of Fairfield Glade. He was an alumnus of the Southern Police Institute of Kentucky.
He married Freda Blankenship on Jan. 20, 1959.
Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Weston Smith of Peru, IN and Eric and Jean Smith of Des Moines, IA; and grandchildren, Jennifer Smith, Eric J. Smith, Amanda Smith, Faith Smith and Austin Smith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife and one brother, Ben Smith.
Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home and Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC were in charge of the arrangements.



These obituaries were published Nov. 16.

Roy C. McElhaney Sr.
Feb. 2, 1939 - Nov. 6, 2005

Roy Clyde McElhaney Sr., 66, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 6, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 9 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. Donald Wattenbarger officiating. Burial was in Big Lick Cemetery.
Mr. McElhaney was born Feb. 2, 1939 in Loudon County, TN, the son of Clarence and Georgia McDaniel McElhaney.
He was a retired mason and of the Baptist faith. He was a loving and kind husband, son, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
Survivors include his mother, Georgia McElhaney; sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence and Kim McElhaney and Roy Jr. and Melinda McElhaney; daughters and sons-in-law, Molly Burke, Diane McElhaney, Brenda and Gerald Brewer and Sharon and Terry Hassler, all of Crossville; brother, George McElhaney of Spring City; sister, Betty Houston of Crossville; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Hall McElhaney; and brother, James McElhaney.
Pallbearers were Clarence McElhaney, Roy McElhaney Jr., Terry Walden, Clarence McElhaney Jr., Chad McElhaney and Gerald Brewer.
Honorary pallbearers were Dwight Burke, David Burke and Melvin Sapp.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Thomas T. Parsons
Aug. 15, 1932 - Nov. 11, 2005

Thomas Troy Parsons, 73, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 11, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 13 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Bro. Dillard Cantrell officiating and special music by Dale Robbins and Bucky Hall. Burial was in Creston Cemetery.
Mr. Parsons was born Aug. 15, 1932 in Crossville, the son of Homer and Mary Jo Parsons.
He was a member of Bowman Bible Baptist Church and was a boat dock manager at Fairfield Glade before retiring.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Whittaker Parsons; sons and daughters-in-law, Troy and Linda Parsons, Larry and Mary Parsons and Bruce and Jennifer Parsons; daughters and sons-in-law, Elsie and Dale Robbins and Shirley and Donald Beaty; grandchildren, Robby Parsons, Tony Parsons, Heather Carey, Caleb Parsons, Logan Parsons, Trevor Parsons, Dee Robbins, Dustin Robbins, Whitney Beaty and Britney Beaty; great-grandchildren, Sarah Parsons, Kristoffer Parsons, Jakob Parsons, Seth Parsons, Locklyn Robbins and Kylie Robbins; brother, Jimmy Parsons; and sisters, Betty Hedgecoth, Barbara Elmore, Virginia Blaylock and Judy Parsons.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, J.B. Parsons, William Arthur "Ted" Parsons and Hubert "Ralph" Parsons; and special mother-in-law, Elcie Whittaker.
Pallbearers were Dustin Robbins, D.C. Robbins, Robby Parsons, Tony Parsons, Ronnie Parsons, Mike Harvel and Carol Roberts.
Honorary pallbearers were Caleb and Logan Parsons.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.


These obituaries were published Nov. 15.

Judy A. Elmore
Sept. 19, 1947 - Nov. 8, 2005

Judy Ann Elmore, 58, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 8, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 11 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Jeff Rice officiating. Burial was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Ms. Elmore was born Sept. 19, 1947 in Crossville, the daughter of Daniel Matthew Elmore and Marjorie Hamby.
She worked for the Tennessee Department of Safety for many years. She was a branch supervisor at the driver's license issuance office.
Survivors include her son, Kevin Moser of Nashville; and sister, Joan O'Neal of Dalton, GA.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Pallbearers were Jim Bryson, Jule Bryson, Matthew O'Neal, Lee Owens, Randy Elmore and Jason Adams.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Frank S. Farris
July 25, 1945 - Nov. 7, 2005

Frank Sevier Farris, 60, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 7, 2005. A memorial service was held Nov. 10 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Junior Pugh officiating.
Mr. Farris was born July 25, 1945 in Crossville.
He was a truck driver and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Daisy (Medley) Farris of Crossville; daughter, Daphne Burgess of Crossville; son, Bryan Farris of Crossville; mother, Lela Farris of Crossville; granddaughter, Emily Burgess of Crossville; brother, Edward Keith Howard of Crossville; and sisters, Gloria Sue Cornwell of Crossville and Jane Ann Ryan of Cleveland, OH.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Danny Howard; and sister, Ellen Smith.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Ronald D. Goldston
April 22, 1947 - Nov. 8, 2005

Ronald Dave Goldston, 58, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 8, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 11 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Gary Robbins and Bro. Johnny Goldston officiating. Graveside services were conducted Nov. 12 at Woody Cemetery.
Mr. Goldston was born April 22, 1947 in Oakdale, TN, the son of Frances (Monhollon) and the Rev. John D. Goldston.
He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and was employed at Wal-Mart of Rockwood for 14 years in maintenance.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Goldston of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Abby Goldston of Oakdale, TN; daughter, Wanda Goldston of Bristol; brothers, Larry Goldston of Oakdale and Johnny Goldston of Crossville; and sister, Donna Nelson of Westel.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary F. Griffin
April 16, 1947 - Oct. 18, 2005

Mary Frances (Goddard) Griffin, 58, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 18, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 20 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike Kerley officiating. Interment was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Griffin was born April 16, 1947, in Crossville, the daughter of Vertie (Chriswell) and Henry Goddard.
She was an Avon salesperson and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Wayne Griffin; brothers, Arthur Goddard of Crossville, Henry E. Goddard of Missouri, Kenneth Goddard of Clarkrange and Bobby Goddard of Crossville; and sisters, Glenda Alfono of Brunswick, OH, Gail Hood of Crossville and Paula Walker of Clarkrange.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Goddard and Wilma Campfield.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Kenneth B. Moss
Feb. 19, 1921 - Oct. 23, 2005

Kenneth Brandon Moss, 84, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 23, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 26 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Steve Riley, Bro. Wade Webster and Bro. Larry McDuffee officiating. Interment was in Fredonia Cemetery.
Mr. Moss was born Feb. 19, 1921 in Gainsboro, TN, the son of Ada Ava (McCain) and Stantford Lawson Moss.
He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Moss of Crossville; son, Ben Moss of Crossville; daughter, Ann Reed of Crossville; brother, Sherman Arlo Moss of Nashville; and grandchildren, Braedon Thomas Reed, Peitin Moss, Logyn Robertson and Ondreya Rally.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, Arnold, Eleanor, Quinton, Esco and Infant Moss; and sisters, Nettie and Mattie Moss.
Pallbearers were Greg Donnelly, Bill Hunt, Clyde Randolph, Jimmy Harris, Jonathan Loveday, Mark Roberts, Roy Rose III and Roger Smith.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Boyd G. Nealon
Sept. 16, 1928 - Nov. 9, 2005

Boyd Gerald Nealon, 77, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 9, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 12 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Joe Pruett officiating. Interment was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mr. Nealon was born Sept. 16, 1928, in Crossville, the son of Stella (Hall) and Ira Nealon.
He was a member of the Church of Christ and worked at the Crossville Rubber Plant in maintenance for over 30 years.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce (Farmer) Nealon of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Wayne Hedgecoth of Crossville; grandson, Jake Hedgecoth of Crossville; brother, Floyd Nealon of Elyria, OH, Clay Nealon, Dallas Nealon and Paul Nealon, all of Crossville; and sisters, Syble Nichols, Faye Thomas, Ann Norris, Bobbie Hoskins and Connie Cox, all of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Amanda Michelle Nealon; sister, Shirley Wilson; and brother, Ronald Nealon.
Pallbearers were James Henry, Richard Nealon, Tim Nealon, Thomas Wilson, Billy Norris and Ronnie Thomas.
Honorary pallbearers were Lindell Agee, Reed Cox, Roy Nichols, Troy Nichols, Steve Selecman, Joe Eller, Bill Patton, Joe Jenkins, Ron Hoskins, Vernon Tabor, Joseph Neal and Ronald Farmer.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.


These obituaries were published Nov. 11.

Dana R. Cole
May 9, 1975 - Oct. 25, 2005

Dana Renee Cole, 30, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 25, 2005. A memorial service was conducted Nov. 8 at First Baptist Church of Crossville, with David Wilkerson officiating. Ed Cagle and Angela Kreis provided special music.
Mrs. Cole was born May 9, 1975 in Mt. Juliet, TN.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Crossville.
Survivors include her husband, Jeremy Cole; sons, Jeremy C. Cole and Stuart C. Cole; mother- and father-in-law, Denver and Gail Cole; brother- and sister-in-law, Steven and Tammy Cole; and nephew, Dylan Cole.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Cecil and Katherine Strickland.
Special thanks to all of Cumberland County, including special friends, loved ones, local churches, and Homestead Elementary for the prayers, calls, food and all around kindness you have shown. Also, a special thanks to the staff of the Carolina Medical Center.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Eva L. Curtis
Sept. 5, 1942 - Oct. 26, 2005

Eva Lucille Curtis, 63, of Akron, OH, passed away Oct. 26, 2005. Graveside services were held Oct. 29 at Clarkrange Cemetery.
Mrs. Curtis was born Sept. 5, 1942 in Tennessee.
She lived in the Akron, OH area most of her adult life, where she was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Ann Curtis Donovan; mother, Lilly M. Keyes; brother, Hank Keyes; sister, Jeannie Froud and Clara Donovan; two grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Curtis.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Doris A. Lynn
Nov. 17, 1948 - Nov. 6, 2005

Doris Arlene Lynn, 56, of Lake Tansi, passed away Nov. 6, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at First Baptist Church, with Dave Wilkerson officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
Mrs. Lynn was born Nov. 17, 1948, in Crossville, the daughter of Albert Wood and Pauline Stone Wood.
Before retiring, she was a school teacher for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Larry Lynn; sisters, Mae Snyder, Betty Sells, Linda Foust and Janice Wyatt; and nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to "Friends of the Smokies," PO Box 5650, Sevierville, TN 37864-5650.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Olga Sinutko
Feb. 7, 1913 - Nov. 8, 2005

Olga (Kostev) Sinutko, 92, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 8, 2005. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Livonia, MI.
Mrs. Sinutko was born Feb. 7, 1913 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Julia (Dutko) and Nicholas Kostev.
She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Donald F. Gasvoda of Crossville; grandchildren, Cheryl Ann Galesewicz of Canton, MI and Jeffrey Paul Gasvoda of Kalamazoo, MI; and great-grandchildren, Rachel Michelle and Ryan Donald Galesewicz.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Sinutko; and brother, Walter Kostev.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to a charity of one's choice in her memory.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret Smith
July 8, 1923 - Nov. 5, 2005

Margaret (Hale) Smith, 82, of Nashville, passed away Nov. 5, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with interment in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Smith was born July 8, 1923 in Crossville, the daughter of Alice (Flynn) and John Stephen Hale.
She was a former school teacher and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Bobbie J. "Smitty" Smith of Nashville; son, David Smith of Hendersonville; daughters, Bobbie Carter of Springfield and Sandra Cox of Nashville; brother, Bob Hale of Crossville; and 13 grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Walter "Wally" Crowder; and brother, William E. Hale.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Janet K. Tuerff
March 3, 1948 - Nov. 6, 2005

Janet Kay (Miller) Tuerff, 57, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Nov. 6, 2005. A celebration of life service will be held from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at 208 Harrison St., LaPorte, IN.
Mrs. Tuerff was born March 3, 1948 in Anderson, IN, the daughter of Glenna (Kilgore) and Chester Miller.
Survivors include her husband, Christopher Joseph Tuerff of Fairfield Glade; sons, Michael Tuerff of LaPorte, IN and Kevin Tuerff of St. Simons Island, GA; grandchild, Riley Tuerff of LaPorte, IN; and brother, Roger Miller of LaPorte, IN.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her name to a scholarship fund of your choice.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.



These obituaries were published Nov. 9.

Lydia M. Branstetter
Nov. 6, 2005

Lydia Mae Branstetter, 80, of Chestnut Ridge Community, passed away Nov. 6, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 8 at Schubert Funeral Home in Sunbright. Bro. Charles Webb and Bro. Grover Atkisson officiated. Graveside services will be held today at noon in the Highpoint Cemetery, Deer Lodge.
Mrs. Branstetter is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Allen and Wilma Branstetter of Lancing, Otis Butch Branstetter of Chestnut Ridge and Johnny and Jennie Branstetter of Fort Worth, TX; daughters and sons-in-law, Helen Brannon and special friend Gary of Banner Springs, TN, Martha Sue and Darrell Lewis of Crossville and Annetta and Paul Frady of Crossville; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one step-grandson; two step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis I. Branstetter; daughters, Mary and Donna Branstetter; and granddaughter, Donna Lewis.
Schubert Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Chester A. Fredericks
April 5, 1936 - Nov. 2, 2005

Chester A. Fredericks, 69, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Nov. 2, 2005. A memorial service was held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Fairfield Glade Nov. 5, with the Rev. Thomas Moser officiating.
Mr. Fredericks was born April 5, 1936 in Passaic, NJ, the son of Stella (Czop) and Chester Fredericks.
He was an electrician and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He served in the United States Marines during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Joan (Willms) Fredericks; daughter, Deborah Fredericks; son, John Fredericks; brother, Robert Fredericks; and sister, Joan Polonkay.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, David Bojarzin.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Kathy M. Smith
Dec. 23, 1953 - Nov. 5, 2005

Kathy Marlene Smith, 51, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 5, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 7 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Dennis Lovell officiating. Burial was in Linary Cemetery.
Mrs. Smith was born Dec. 23, 1953 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Casto Ray Sullivan and Mary Ruth Hayes Sullivan.
She was a homemaker and a member of Woody Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Frank Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Margie Smith; grandchildren, Cody and Spencer Smith; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Tracy Sullivan; sisters, Jeannie and Robert Bradshaw, Christy and Shane Miller and Janie Smith; and brother-in-law, Gene Smith, all of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Sullivan.
Pallbearers were J.C. Sullivan, James Davis, Rick Hayes, Johnny Hennessee, Brent Hayes, Josh Tuttle and Bob Barnes.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.


These obituaries were published Nov. 8.

Anna P. Bourne
Nov. 2, 2005

Anna P. "Clarkie" Bourne, 76, of Grandview, passed away Nov. 2, 2005. A memorial service was held Nov. 4 from the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home of Spring City. A graveside burial service was conducted Nov. 6 at Chester Memorial Gardens in Chester, SC.
Mrs. Bourne was born in Chester, SC. She moved to this area from Florida in 1983.
She was a registered nurse, homemaker and was a self-employed craftsperson for the last 25 years.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, J.P. "Phil" Bourne; daughters, Ilaeka Bourne Villa of Grandview and Brenda Bourne Watts of Santa Cruz, CA; sister, Helen P. Waller of Durham, NC; aunt, Eloise McKeown of Chester, SC; grandchildren, Dylan Christopher and Wesley Graham Watts; and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Capers Dixon and Katharine McDill Plyler; and sister, Charlotte P. Lee.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Amyloidosis Research Fund, 4174 Meyers St., Waterford, MI 48329.
Vaughn Funeral Home of Spring City was in charge of the arrangements.

Ethel Grissom
Oct. 23, 1910 - Nov. 2, 2005

Ethel (Fields) Grissom, 95, of Chattanooga, passed away Nov. 2, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 5 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. J.C. Watkins, minister of the White Oak Church of Christ, officiating. Interment was in Lantana Cemetery.
Mrs. Grissom was born Oct. 23, 1910, in Crossville, the daughter of Myrtle (McDowell) and Ernest Fields.
Prior to retirement, she was employed as an administrative secretary to the chairman and CEO of Chattanooga Federal Savings and Loan. She also taught evening classes at the Kirkman Vocational School. She and her husband, Johnny Grissom, were among the first members of the White Oak Church of Christ after it was founded.
She is survived by her pet and faithful companion, Regis, along with a number of nieces and nephews and countless friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny T. Grissom; brothers, Emmett Fields, Everett Fields and Eugene Fields; and sisters, Ollie Ottinger, Joyce Williams, Gladys Burnett and Laura Beyer.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Humane Society or to the Hospice of Cumberland County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

James D. Turner
Sept. 9, 1945 - Oct. 30, 2005

James Dallas Turner, 60, of Cookeville, passed away Oct. 30, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 2 from the Clarkrange chapel of Jennings Funeral Home, with Bro. Donald Wattenbarger officiating. Burial was in Campground Cemetery in Clarkrange.
Mr. Turner was born Sept. 9, 1945 in the Geniss community, the son of John Turner and Billie (Wattenbarger) Henderson.
He was self-employed in construction.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Turner of Cookeville; mother, Billie (Wattenbarger) Henderson of the Rinnie community; stepdaughter, Amy Travis of Rickman; grandchildren, James Dallas Turner III and Emiley Turner of Chattanooga; step-grandchildren, Briar Travis, Gracie Travis and Tucker Travis, all of Rickman; special friend, Harold Lee of Atlanta, GA; and mother- and father-in-law, Gerlene Winningham and Milford Winningham of Monroe, TN.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Turner; son, James Dallas "Jamie" Turner II; and daughter, Jennifer Leann Turner.
Pallbearers were Bobby Winningham, Harold Lee, Denny Henderson, Leslie Wattenbarger, Bill Bilbrey, Matt Travis and Joey Burton.
Jennings Funeral Home of Jamestown was in charge of the arrangements.

Eula Way
Aug. 14, 1921 - Nov. 5, 2005

Eula Way, 84, of Algood, passed away Nov. 5, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro. Burial will follow in the Union Hill - Flatt Cemetery. Bro. Leamon Flatt will officiate.
Mrs. Way was born Aug. 14, 1921, in White County, the daughter of the late John Bussell and Amanda Howell Bussell.
On April 22, 1939, she was married to the late Hubert Way, who passed away on Jan. 28, 1971.
She was a retired factory employee at Heavy Duty Mfg. Co. She was a member of the Willow Avenue Church of Christ.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Arlon and Jane Way of Crossville and Doyle and Margaret Way of Cookeville; daughter, Carolyn Sue Farran of Bloomington Springs, TN; grandchildren, Kimberly Jane (Paul) Gentry, Tammy Denise Young, Tony Allen Way and Johnny Hany Farran; great-grandchildren, Weston, Cranston, Bryson and Kenton Gentry, Brandon Young, Brian Young and Cody Way; and sister, Hester Thompson of Texas.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Tommy Lane Way; brothers: Hilman, Millard, Burl, Greely, Herbert and Hooper Bussell; and sisters, Alta Bussell, Augusta Wilkerson, Gauda Choate and Maude Scarlett.
Pallbearers were Johnny Farran, Tony Way, Weston Gentry, Cranston Gentry, Charles Thompson, David Wilkerson, R.D. "Bud" Bussell and Sonny Scarlett.
Upper Cumberland Funeral Home of Gainesboro is in charge of the arrangements.

Thomas E. Williams
Sept. 25, 1924 - Oct. 24, 2005

Thomas Eugene Williams, 81, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Oct. 24, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fairfield Glade with Father Thomas Moser officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Mr. Williams was born Sept. 25, 1924 in Detroit, MI, the son of Nell Genieve (McDonald) and Edward H. Williams.
He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He retired from the restaurant business in Michigan 17 years ago. He owned several bars and restaurants in the metropolitan area of Detroit, MI. He was active in Rotary, the Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus and Hospice.
He established the Hospice Auxiliary of Cumberland County in 1992 and proudly served as fund-raising chairman for many years. He served his country in World War II as an infantryman and saw live combat in the Pacific Theater. He was awarded several medals, including the Bronze Star.
Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Margaret (Gasvoda) Williams of Fairfield Glade; sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas J. and Nancy Williams of Scottsdale, AZ, Edward H. Williams of Cave Creek, AZ, Robert F. Williams of Dallas, TX and son and daughter-in-law, Donald F. and Julia Williams of Granite Bay, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Margaret "Peggy" M. and Donald Jackson of Farmington Hills, MI; sister and brother-in-law, Mary "Pat" and Dr. Leonard Kaminski of Northville, MI; grandchildren, Thomas and Heather Williams, Matthew and Lauren Jackson, and Amanda and Ryan Williams; and many nieces and nephews. He was also a special father to Ronald Rupert and Martin Polasko.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Boks.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.


These obituaries were published Nov. 4.

Ruby R. Bozenko
Aug. 26, 1911 - Oct. 28, 2005

Ruby Rozell (Johnson) Bozenko, 94, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 28, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 1 from the chapel of United Funeral Service Chapel of New Albany, MS. Interment was in Martin Cemetery in New Albany, MS.
Mrs. Bozenko was born Aug. 26, 1911 in Boonesville, MS, the daughter of Emma Alice (Whitlock) and Dallas Johnson.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was also Grand Queen of the Tansi Tarts Red Hat Society.
Survivors include her daughters, Donna Ferchen of Crossville, Maureen Stead of Paducah, KY, and Grace Sweet of Spanway, WA; sisters, Inez Nix and Lannie Robbins of Mississippi; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Alexander Bozenko.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the local arrangements.

Alfred A. Norris
Feb. 21, 1933 - Nov. 1, 2005

Alfred "Al" Arthur Norris, 72, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Nov. 1, 2005. Memorial services will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 5, from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home.
Mr. Norris was born Feb. 21, 1933 in Detroit, MI, the son of Alfred Dell and Vella Elizabeth Becker Norris.
He was retired as a safety technician with the Chrysler Corp. and was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served during Korea. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a member of the Elks. He enjoyed working with the other Elks visiting the VA Hospital. He also liked to bowl and fish. He especially loved taking cruises to the Caribbean. He was a great husband and father and was loved by all.
Survivors include his wife, Kae Norris of Fairfield Glade; daughters, Michelle Palmer and husband Jim of Shelby Township, MI and Dawn Norris of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA; and grandchildren, David, Kyle and Evan.
The family has respectfully asked that donations be made to the American Red Cross.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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These obituaries were published Nov. 2.

Lucille Burgess
March 28, 1919 - Oct. 24, 2005

Lucille Burgess, 86, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 24, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 27 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. Phil Jenkins officiating. Burial was in Davis Cemetery.
Mrs. Burgess was born March 28, 1919 in Bledsoe County, TN, the daughter of William Bill and Ada Houston Walker.
She was a homemaker and a member of Stephens Gap Church of Christ. Attending the Friday night singing at Hales Chapel was something she looked forward to and greatly enjoyed. She was a very busy and talented lady with many hobbies, some of which were quilting, crocheting, drying fruit and making her delicious fried apple pies. She loved having company and sitting on the front porch or talking on the phone to all her friends. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who touched the lives of many and she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Carlos and Dortha Burgess, James Burgess and Floyd and Kathleen Burgess, all of Crossville; brother, Bertie Walker of Spencer, TN; sisters, Opal Douglas of Dayton, TN, Idell Ard of Cantonment, FL and Pearl Anderson of Morris, AL; grandchildren, Chuck Burgess and wife Tina, Lynn Burgess, Michelle Oliver and husband Jeff and James Mark Burgess; great-grandchildren, Ashley Bilbrey, Katilyn Burgess, Michaela Burgess, Megan Burgess and Jordan Burgess; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Burgess; son, Buster; daughter, Shirley; grandson, Marty Burgess; granddaughter, LeAnn Bilbrey; brothers, Guy Walker, Dee Walker and an infant; and sister, Lizzie Smith.
Pallbearers were Chuck Burgess, Lynn Burgess, Jim Burgess, Jeff Oliver, David Burgess and Daniel Burgess.
Honorary pallbearer was Gary Brewer.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Robert M. Burke
Oct. 19, 1936 - Oct. 23, 2005

Robert Mack Burke, 69, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 23, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 26 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Pastor Jerry Arnall officiating. Burial was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mr. Burke was born Oct. 19, 1936 in Chicamauga, GA, the son of John and Grace Wooten Burke.
He was employed as a TV repair technician and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed gardening and loved listening to gospel music.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Burke of Crossville; son, Ricky Burke of Valdosta, GA, Bobby Burke, Johnny Burke and Timmy Burke, all of Douglasville, GA; and daughters, Beverly Ogle and husband Dennis of Powder Springs, GA and Karen Burke of Douglasville, GA.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Harry G. Christensen
June 30, 1934 - Oct. 31, 2005

Harry Galvin Christensen, 71, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Oct. 31, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 1 from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Fairfield Glade, with the Rev. Bill Bateman officiating.
Mr. Christensen was born June 30, 1934 in Detroit, MI, the son of Milton Christensen and Mary Leischman Christensen.
He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Fairfield Glade. He was in management at East Jordon Iron Works before retiring. He also served in the Army Air Corps during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Terrill Myers Christensen of Fairfield Glade; son, Mark (Karen) Christensen of Troy, MI; daughter, Noelle Christensen of Waterford, MI; stepsons, Todd Bahle of Arizona and T.J. Bahle of Lansing, MI; and grandchildren, Lauren and Sarah Christensen.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Craig Christensen.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Gay N. Gore
1936-2005

Gay Nell Gore, 68, of Crossville, formerly of Allen Park, Ml, passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005 at Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville, TN. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Fairfield Glade Baptist Church, with Dr. Raymond Langlois officiating.
Mrs. Gore was born in Clintwood, VA, the daughter of the late Ivel and Edna Sykes Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one stepdaughter, Kim Abell.
She had been employed for 36 years with Ford Motor Company as a private executive secretary to one of Ford's plant managers. She was a member of the Fairfield Glade First Baptist Church.
An avid reader of the Bible, she read the Bible every night before bed. She enjoyed many church activities, was a golfer, tennis player and bridge player.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby G. Gore of Crossville; son-in-law, Mark Abell of Stuart, FL; two step-granddaughters, Jessica Abell and Amanda Abell, both of Stuart, FL; three sisters, Lucille Messer and husband Harold of Detroit, Ml, Muriel Howell of Kenton, Ml and Frances Collins and husband Jim of Inman, SC; two brothers, Hughey Hill and wife Jean and Curtis Hill, all of Clintwood, VA; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Murray Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Dusty Darnell officiated. Interment followed, with services conducted by J.H. Churchill Funeral Home.

Claude L. Stallion
Nov. 13, 1917 - Oct. 30, 2005

Claude Lee Stallion, 87, of Cookeville, passed away Oct. 30, 3005. Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home of Cookeville, with burial in Stallion Cemetery.
Mr. Stallion was born Nov. 13, 1917 in Jackson County, TN, the son of Grundy and Lillie Ann (Allen) Stallion.
He was a farmer and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Ann Holland of Baxter, Johnnie and Wesley Roysdon of Crossville, Sue and David Tabor of Crossville and Donna and Brett McCloud of Rockwood; sons and daughters-in-law, Roy and Denise Stallion of Sweetwater, Walter "Joe" Stallion of Cookeville, Ray A. and Theresa Stallion of Cookeville, David and Susan Stallion of Cookeville and Gary and Phyllis Stallion of Cookeville; daughter-in-law, Ann Stallion of Cookeville; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James Stallion; brothers, Charlie, Clyde and Dow Stallion; infant sister, Glenna Stallion; and grandson, Charles Ray Stallion.
Whitson Funeral Home of Cookeville is in charge of the arrangements.


These obituaries were published Nov. 1.

Robert Brewer
Dec. 3, 1971 - Oct. 21, 2005

Robert "Bobby Lee" Brewer, 33, of Nashville, passed away Oct. 21, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike Rickenbaker officiating. Interment was in Slate Springs Cemetery.
Mr. Brewer was born Dec. 3, 1971 in Crossville, the son of Barbara Ellen Kirland and Robert F. Brewer.
He was a grounds worker for the state of Tennessee.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Robert and Anita Brewer of Nashville; mother and stepfather, Ellen and Jack Ragland of Nashville; brothers, Joshua Brewer of Nashville, Sammy Brewer of Crossville and Erik Hubner of Decatur, IL; sisters, Ida Hodge of Crossville, Alisha Rose Brewer of Nashville and Mary Ellen Wilhelm of Indianapolis, IN; grandparents, Randall and Alma Brewer of Jacksboro, TN; grandmother, Estelle Johnson of Cookeville; and grandmother, Julia Murray of Nashville.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Bernice Brewer; and aunt, Roberta Sanders.
Pallbearers were Wayne Adams, Dewayne Hodges, Brandon Brewer, Joshua Brewer, Erik Hubner and Sammy Brewer.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Coleen M. Dixon
June 22, 1950 - Oct. 13, 2005

Coleen Marie Dixon, 55, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 13, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 17 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Dr. James Rennell officiating. Interment was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Dixon was born June 22, 1950, in Allentown, PA, the daughter of John and Marie (Dybach) Tegyi.
Survivors include her sons, Charles Elmer Dixon III of Crossville and Michael Dixon of Memphis; daughter, Melissa Armstrong of Memphis; mother, Marie Tegyi of Allentown, PA; and brothers, Marty Tegyi and Jack Tegyi of Allentown, PA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Elmer Dixon Jr.; father, John Tegyi; and son, Matthew Dixon.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Donald P. Findley
Sept. 6, 1929 - Oct. 10, 2005

Donald Pershing Findley, 76, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 10, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 13 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Rick McAbee officiating. Interment was in Bat Town Cemetery.
Mr. Findley was born Sept. 6, 1929, in Jamestown, TN, the son of Ethel (Hood) and Merdia L. Findley.
He was a welder for Tennessee Valley Authority and of the Church of Christ faith.
Survivors include his daughters, Michelle (Findley) Barnacz, Barbara Norris, Mary Hassler and Julie Thomas, all of Crossville; sons, James D. Findley of Crossville and Adam L. Findley of Fort Carson, CO; brothers, Doug Findley, Darold Findley and Terry Findley, all of Crab Orchard; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Findley; and sisters, Lily Findley and Lulu Findley.
Pallbearers were Clay Norris, Chris Findley, Donnie Hassler, Josh Barnacz, Johnny Hassler and Dustin Findley.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Martha B. Hall
Feb. 11, 1904 - Oct. 20, 2005

Martha "Babe" Black Hall, 101, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 20, 2005. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Green Acres Memory Gardens, with the Rev. David E. Loar officiating.
Mrs. Hall was born Feb. 11, 1904 in Crossville, the daughter of Linnie Snodgrass and Charles Guy Black.
She married Claude R. Hall from Monterey in 1925, raising one daughter, Sarah Jo Hall Bond.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sarah Jo and John Bond of Crossville; granddaughters, Mercedes Bond Lawrence of Crossville and Martha Bond Loar of Akron, OH; grandson, Charles Guy Bond of Atlantic Beach, FL; and great-grandchildren, Richard Lawrence of Knoxville, Nicholas and Erin Lawrence Perlick of Columbus, OH, Charlotte Bond of Atlantic Beach, FL, Charles Bond of Atlantic Beach, FL, Kate Loar of Akron, OH and Molly Loar of Akron, OH.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude R. Hall; and sisters, Mary Black Martin and Corinne Black.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the First Christian Church, 111 East First Street, Crossville, TN 38555.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Frank Matthews
Jan. 12, 1934 - Oct. 19, 2005

Frank "Larry" Matthews, 71, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Oct. 19, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Max Mayo and the Rev. Lanita Pride officiating.
Mr. Matthews was born Jan. 12, 1934 in Elmira, NY, the son of Vera A. (Whiting) and Frank Lawrence Matthews Jr.
He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was athletic director, teacher and basketball coach at Notre Dame High School in Elmira, NY and University School of Nashville for many years before retiring. He was also responsible for founding a prep basketball program at Hargrave Military Academy of Chatham, VA, for fifth-year student athletes who needed academic guidance or to refine their basketball skills. They played major college teams from the Southeast and many of his players went to Division I colleges the next year. During his three years as the head coach, he was 91-15. He loved to teach and coach and made a positive difference in many young men's lives.
He was also a member of the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley (Howland) Matthews of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Jill and Steve Gesler of Kalispell, MT, Gail and Leon Watts of Murfreesboro and Leslie and Charles Rankhorn of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Eric and Beth Matthews of Sanford, ME, Phillip Matthews of New York, NY, Michael Matthews of Chattanooga, Jeff and Kimberly Matthews of Sidney, NY, Wade and Susan Matthews of Pearland, TX and Thomas (Jean) Houston of Pine City, NY; brother, Richard (Dawn) Matthews of Painted Post, NY; special family friend, Alex (Louise) Ericson of Spartanburg, SC; and 12 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Edgar H. Rice
April 8, 1929 - Oct. 30, 2005

Edgar Harrison Rice, 76, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 30, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 1 from the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home of Newbern, TN. The Rev. Waymon Hogue will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern.
Mr. Rice was born April 8, 1929 in Newbern, TN, the son of Millie Josephine (Douglas) Rice and Walter Harrison Rice.
He was a retired ironwork for American Bridge in Gary, IN, Local #395. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and reached the rank of sergeant. He lived in Northwest Indiana for 49 years before relocating back to Tennessee. When in Indiana, he was a member of the Curtis Creek Golf League and a member of the Masonic Lodge. In Tennessee, Mr. Rice was an active member of the Lake Tansi Golf League, Couples League and "The Bandits." He enjoyed golfing and fishing and loved spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Dardis L. (Robbins) Rice of Crossville, whom he married on April 3, 1954 in Crown Point, IN; daughter, Deborah L. Rice and husband Robert of Crossville; son, Edgar C. Rice and wife Marica of Springfield, TN; sisters, Peggy Davis and husband Arvel of Newbern, TN and Velma Rice Hair of Winnsboro, TX; brothers, Alvin Rice and wife Cherrye of Schererville, IN and Howard Rice and wife Frances of Lake City, FL; brother- and sister-in-law, W.C. and Susie Dyer of Griffith, IN; brother-in-law, Steve Robbins of Griffith, IN; grandchildren, Thomas C. and Cassandra Royal of Fishers, IN, Desiree (Royal) and Jason Adams of Glasgow, KY, Victoria (Traicoff) Hill of Crossville, and Jennifer Rice and Brandon Rice, both of Springfield, TN; and great-grandchildren, Brianna L. Adams, Justin M. Adams and Kenneth Harrison Royal, due Dec. 11, 2005.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Oleson; and brothers, Douglas Rice and G.W. Rice.
Pallbearers were Edgar C. Rice, Thomas C. Royal, Robert L. Hill, W.C. Dyer, Arvel Davis, Hoard Rice, Steve Robbins and Brian Rice.
Johnson Funeral Home of Newbern, TN, was in charge of the arrangements.

Velery J. Ryerson
March 17, 1947 - Oct. 20, 2005

Velery Jean (Shore) Ryerson, 58, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 20, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Kirby officiating. Interment was in Fentress County Memory Gardens in Jamestown.
Mrs. Ryerson was born March 17, 1947 in Cannelton, IN, the daughter of Catherine (Young) and Roy Shore.
Survivors include her daughters, Star Bilbrey of Crossville, Paula Iles of Pleasant Hill, Capri Meyer of Crossville, Holly Trobaugh of Selina and Teella Insco of Crossville; sons, Robert Insco of Jamestown, Ghari Insco of Clarkrange, Rodney Insco of Clarkrange, Tobee Insco of Clarkrange, Corbin Insco of Clarkrange, Harlin Insco of Gordonsville, Glenn Insco of Crossville and Darrenn Insco of Clarkrange; mother, Catherine (Young) Shore of Illinois; brothers, Tommy Shore of Illinois and Charles Shore of Crossville; and sisters, Rose Ney and Ethel Pesch of Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Insco and William Ryerson; father, Roy Shore; son, Halie Insco; sister, Bonnie Burgess; brother, Herman Shore; and brother-in-law, Plummer J. Insco Jr.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Carolyn S. Simoneau
Feb. 14, 1964 - Oct. 15, 2005

Carolyn Sue Simoneau, 41, of Crossville, formerly of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 19 from the chapel of Jennings Funeral Home, with burial in the Allardt Cemetery. The Rev. Chester Rhood officiated.
Ms. Simoneau was born Feb. 14, 1964 in Jamestown, TN, the daughter of Lois (Smith) Vanderhoof of Crossville and Ronald Smith of Lancing, TN.
Survivors include her daughters, Sondra Jane Clark (Donald) Woodall and Jennifer Simoneau of Crossville; sons, Ownie Wayne Simoneau of Crossville and Chad Allen Clark of Naples, FL; grandchildren, Brannon, Dylan, Allen and Katalyn Jane Woodall and Courtney Deidra Simoneau, all of Crossville; sisters, Linda Holland of Crossville and Patricia Carder; brothers, Wayne and Robert Vanderhoof of Crossville; and close friend, Cordell Davenport.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edd L. and Grace Smith of Jamestown; and daughters, Crystal and Samanatha Simoneau.
Pallbearers were Roy Kemmer, Ownie Wayne Simoneau, Jerry Oakes, Courtney Davenport, all of Crossville; Michael Woody of Cookeville; and Chad Clark of Florida.
She left behind a host of relatives and friends to mourn her passing.

Kathi J. C. Webb
Oct. 28, 2005

Kathi Jean Cox Webb, 52, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 28, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 30 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, with the Rev. Ronnie Silvey officiating. Graveside services and interment were held Oct. 31 at Ozone Cemetery.
Mrs. Webb was a member of Ozone Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Jack Webb of Crossville; sons, Joshua T. Webb and Jacob J. Webb of Crossville; daughter, Shasti D. Webb of Crossville; grandchild, Buttons A. Cole of Crossville; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Carla Cox of Ozone; nephew and niece, Chevas Cox and Shelby Cox; a host of other nieces and nephews; and favorite cousin, Tommy Cox of Ozone.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ted Cox and Shirley Hobbs; and aunt, Louise Loden.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

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