Obituaries published Oct. 29

Thelma C. Brown
Aug. 23, 1947 - Oct. 20, 2004
Thelma Christine Brown, 57, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 20, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 23 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Danny Smith and the Rev. Kenny Stevens officiated, with special music by Danny, Jason and Darby Smith.
Mrs. Brown was born Aug. 23, 1947 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Stanley and Edith Monday Redwine.
She was a registered nurse and a member of Crab Orchard Christian Church. She was a Mary Kay consultant and a food party coordinator for Crab Orchard Christian Church. She enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles and crafts. She was very close to her sisters and loved her grandchildren very much.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Melissia Stevens of Russia; daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Danny Smith of Crossville; brother, Keith Redwine of Crab Orchard; sisters, Wilma Bledsoe of Westel, Katy Hassler of Ozone, Della Lee of Crossville, Tinker Miller of Crab Orchard and Jill Kirkland of Crossville; and grandchildren, Darcy and Jason Smith and Kayla and Samuel Stevens.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Brown; brother, Paul Redwine; and sister, Lucille Mullinax.
Pallbearers were Henry Gerdes, Sam Hale, Frank Massars, Dean Nealy, Toby Newcome, Billy Smith, Jeff Tollett and Jerome Watson.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Cadee A. Knick
Oct. 8, 2004
Cadee Aurora Knick, infant, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 8, 2004. Private family graveside services were conducted Oct. 12 at Turner Cemetery, with Bro. Dwayne Swallows officiating.
Cadee was born Oct. 8, 2004, the daughter of Harold D. Knick IV and Heather Turner Knick.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandmother, Rosie Reppert of Crossville; grandfather, Robert Pugh of Crossville; grandparents, Luella and Shawn Goodman of Crossville and Harold and Cindy Knick III of Kentucky; great-grandparents, Margie and Ervia Turner of Crossville; great-grandmother, Betty Marguarot of Indiana; great-grandfather, Harold D. Knick II of Indiana; aunt, Kameron Knick of Crossville; and uncle, Curtis Turner and his fiancée, Paula Stewart, both of Crossville.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Lela P. Nelson
Oct. 26, 2004
Lela Pearl Nelson, 84, of Rockwood, formerly of Crab Orchard, passed away Oct. 26, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 29 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary, with Bro. Albert Griffin officiating. Graveside services and interment were held in Haley Grove Cemetery in Crab Orchard.
Mrs. Nelson was a member of the Crab Orchard Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughters, Opal Faye Hayes of Rockwood, Paulette Caruthers Boles of Rockwood, Connie Stephenson of New Straitsville, OH and Bonnie Brady of Crab Orchard; sons, Bobby Nelson of Crab Orchard, Harold Nelson of Rockwood and Mike Nelson of Crossville; grandsons, Randall Hayes, Eugene Hayes, Greg Hayes, Darrell Hayes, Anthony Caruthers, J.R. Nelson, J.C. Nelson, Joe Nelson, David Nelson, Ronnie Brady, E.C. Brady, Frankie Thompson and Robbie Robbins; granddaughters, Tammy Taylor, Jeanie Pressley, Melissa Brackett, Angela Hoover, Sandy Blosser, Mary Ann Henry, Margaret Brady, Natasha Nelson, Misty Moore, April Insco, Eugina Burgess and Erica Howard; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Nelson; parents, Joseph and Mary Allison Morgan; sisters, Freddie Barnwell, Annie Perry and Myrtle Craig; brothers, Charlie, Ed and John Morgan; grandson, Eugene Brady; granddaughter, Nicole Brady; and two great-grandchildren.
The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff of Rockwood Care and Rehabilitation Center for the compassionate and excellent care given to Mrs. Nelson.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

Sally S. Temple
April 15, 1923 - Oct. 25, 2004
Sally Syble Temple, 81, of the Dry Hollow community of Overton County, formerly of Crossville, passed away Oct. 25, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 28 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bobby Roberts officiating. Interment followed in Green Acres Memory Gardens in Crossville.
Ms. Temple was born April 15, 19123 in Putnam County, the daughter of Bill and Alta Ava Flatt Upchurch.
She was a homemaker and a loving and dedicated mother and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Crossville.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Priscilla Slagle, Roger and Georgia Slagle and Jimmy Slagle, all of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Danny Phipps of Monterey, Peggy and John Witsell, Carolyn and Denvil Bowman and Shirley Farris, all of Crossville; sister, Virginia Robinson of Baxter; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lawrence Fred Slagle Sr.; her second husband, J.D. Temple; brothers, Will, Clarence and Hershel Upchurch; and sisters, Martha Jernigan and Lu Ella Smith.
Family and friends served as pallbearers.
Horner Funeral Home in Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.

Meade Woody
Nov. 16, 1905 - Oct. 21, 2004
Meade Woody, 98, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 21, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 24 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery. Bro. Gary Robbins officiated, with special music by Belinda Robbins, Julie Livesay and Mike Livesay.
Mr. Woody was born Nov. 16, 1905 in Cumberland County, the son of John and Permelia Harville Woody.
He was a school teacher who taught in a one-room school and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. One of his many joys in life was raising a vegetable garden.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Stone Woody of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Norma Woody of Crossville and Ernest and Jeannine Woody of Florida; daughter and son-in-law, Lucille and Joe Whitten of North Ridgeville, OH; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Martha Cox; and brother, Hampton Woody.
Pallbearers were Bob Wattenbarger, Glenn Wyatt, Garland Pack, Allen Goss, Ross Dixon, Harry Woody, Tim Copeland and David Dodson.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Mary L. S. Zimmer
July 1, 1921 - Oct. 27, 2004
Mary Louise Stadler Zimmer, 83, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Oct. 27, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, at Fellowship Baptist Church of Fairfield Glade, with Tom Shelton officiating.
Mrs. Zimmer was born July 1, 1921 in Gobles, MI, the daughter of Albert and Emily Stadler.
She was a homemaker and a member of Fellowship Baptist of Fairfield Glade.
Survivors include her husband, Henry Arthur Zimmer of Fairfield Glade; children, Connie (Bud) Clark of Loudon, Jane (John) Hooperman of New Jersey, Kathy Lewis of East Lansing, MI and Arthur (Karen) Zimmer of Berrien Springs, MI; and eight grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Alfred, Louie, Albert and Bob Stadler; and sister, Marge Brindley.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Fellowship Baptist Church of Fairfield Glade be made in her name.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Oct. 27

Bruce O. Burdette
Feb. 24, 1935 - Oct. 22, 2004
Bruce Owen Burdette, 69, of Maynardville, TN, passed away Oct. 22, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 25, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Thomas Springs Cemetery. Bro. Hubert Davis officiated.
Mr. Burdette was born Feb. 24, 1935 in Rhea County, the son of Henry C. (Hughel) and Sarah Brewer Burdette.
He was a factory worker for a paper company and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Dale Bowers of Maynardville, TN; brothers, Johnny Burdette of Spencer, Ernest Burdette of Sparta, Dennis Burdette of Gallatin, Gene Burdette of Sparta and Kenneth Burdette of Spencer; and sisters, Elizabeth Wood of Crossville; Bertha Mae Shockley of Spencer and Bessie Burdette of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Cindal Autumn Bowers; brothers, Fred, Harry and Clifford Burdette; and sisters, Bernice Gentry, Betty Rose and Doris Burdette.
Pallbearers were Chuck Burgess, Floyd Burgess, Billy Blaylock, Eddie Blaylock, Jimmy Pleasant and Dennis Burdette.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Anna R. G. Cantrell
Oct. 8, 1925 - Oct. 22, 2004
Anna (Ann) Ruth Gist Cantrell, 79, formerly of Sparta, TN, passed away Oct. 22, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 24 from Hunter Funeral Home of Sparta, with burial in Highland Cemetery. Fate Wilson officiated.
Mrs. Cantrell was born Oct. 8, 1925 in White County, the daughter of Alva Gist and Lena Broyles Gist.
She was a retired advertising agent.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas E. "Bucky" Cantrell of Fairfield Glade, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Hunter Funeral Home of Sparta was in charge of the arrangements.

Betty Sue Conley
Jan. 4, 1936 - Oct. 21, 2004
Betty Sue Conley, 68, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 21, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in the Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Mike McCoy and Bro. Grover McCoy officiated with special music by Jackie and Carolyn Schubert and Regina Qualls.
Mrs. Conley was born Jan. 4, 1936 in Monterey, TN, the daughter of Luther and Nancy E. Randolph McCloud.
She was a cook for the school system and the nursing homes. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Randall Gene Conley, Billy Ray Conley and Gary Lynn Conley, all of Crossville; daughter, Brenda Beaty of Crossville; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Christine Clark of Cookeville; special friend, Roy Brookhart of Crossville; stepson, Adam Brookhart of Crossville; stepdaughters, Judy Elmore and Jan Conley, both of Crossville; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Billy Ray Conley Jr.; sisters, Emogene Phillips, Josephine Anderson and Evelyn Smith; and brothers, William L., Henry and J.T. McCloud.
Pallbearers were Mike Meadows, Hoss Phillips, Don McCloud, Wayne McCloud, Fred Powell and Adam Brookhart.
Honorary pallbearers were Curt Phillips, Josh Meadows, Larry Walker and Jacob Conley.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Oct. 26

Mildred K. Cox
Nov. 8, 1913 - Oct. 11, 2004
Mildred Kate Cox, 90, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 11, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 14 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Fredonia Cemetery. Bro. Dennie Moore officiated.
Mrs. Cox was born Nov. 8, 1913 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Julius and Ruth Tollett Hamby.
She was a homemaker and a member of Tollett's Chapel Methodist Church.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Boyd and Elaine Cox of Crossville, Glenn and Judy Cox of Barnsville, GA, Grant and Sue Cox and Kenneth and Geneva Cox, all of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Fern and James Curtis of Cleveland, TN; sisters, Melba Barnwell and Mabel Barnwell of Crossville; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and special sisters-in-law, Audie Hunter and Betty Cox.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Link Cox; four infant children; brothers, Oscar Hamby and Samuel L. Hamby; and sisters, Madalyn Bryson, Margie McDaniel and Maude Chilikos.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Link Cox, Greg Cox, Michael Hamby, Kenny Hamby, Chris Sutton and Adam Sutton.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Arleva H. Hembree
Oct. 20, 2004
Arleva Hamby Hembree, 84, of Rockwood, passed away Oct. 20, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 22 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, with the Rev. Ron Buck, Bro. Bob Holder and Bro. Albert Griffin officiating. Graveside services and interment was conducted Oct. 23 from the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Hembree was a member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Rockwood; co-owner and operator of the Double A Grocery Store in Rockwood; member of the Pythian Sisters; and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, A. David and Jenny Hembree and Larry L. and Donna Hembree, all of Rockwood; grandchildren, Wade Hembree, Mark Hembree, Meredith de Nobriga and Kevin Hembree; five great-grandchildren; brother, Clyde Hamby of Westel; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dexter and Dora Hamby; and her husband of 60 years, Alvin A. Hembree.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 328 W. Rockwood Street, Rockwood, TN 37854.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

Susan M. Kerr
Oct. 21, 2004
Susan M. Kerr, 55, of the Stecoah community of North Carolina, passed away Oct. 21, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 23 at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Robbinsville, NC, with Father Michael Kotler officiating. Graveside Mass was conducted Oct. 25 at Big Lick Cemetery in Crossville.
Ms. Kerr was a native of Dubois County, IN, and the daughter of Frances Lubbehusen Kerr and the late Charles H. Kerr. Her sister, Judith Thurman, also preceded her in death. She was employed by Peppertree Inc. where she was a purchasing agent and warehouse manager for Historic Fontana Resort.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sister, Linda Baumgart of Indianapolis, IN; brothers, David Kerr of Robbinsville, NC, Michael Kerr of Elberfield, IN, and Patrick Kerr of Evansville, IN; 11 nieces and nephews; eight great-nieces and -nephews; and one great-great-niece.
Townson-Smith Funeral Home of Robbinsville, NC, was in charge of arrangements. Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the local arrangements.
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Georgia V. Massingill
May 15, 1910 - Oct. 21, 2004
Georgia Viola Massingill, 94, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 21, 2004. Funeral services were conducted were conducted Oct. 24 at the Evarts Funeral Home in Evarts, KY, with burial in Evarts Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Kenneth Massingill officiated.
Mrs. Massingill was born May 15, 1910 in Whitley County, KY, the daughter of Gilce and Bittie Davis Moses.
She was a housewife and a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and P.H. Carter of Knoxville, Janice and Van Cloud of Lexington, IN, Barbara and Norman Wright of Crossville, Brenda Brock of Cincinnati, OH, Karen and Bill Hinds of Franklin, OH and Wanda and Charles Walden of Winter Park, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Barbara Massingill of Springboro, OH; 30 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brothers, James Moses of Richmond, KY and Odell Moses of Lexington, KY; sister, Ordoruth Sandifer of Kokomo, IN; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Massingill; two children; five brothers; and two sisters.
Her grandsons served as pallbearers.
Evarts Funeral Home of Evarts, KY and Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. of Crossville were in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Oct. 22

Willie R. Hill
Sept. 9, 1910 - Oct. 18, 2004
Willie R. "Aunt Bill" Hill, 94, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 18, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 20 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Rinnie Cemetery. Donald McCool officiated, with special music by Brother and Sister McCool.
Mrs. Hill was born Sept. 9, 1910 in Overton County, the daughter of William and Margaret Riddle.
She was a retired factory worker.
Survivors include her special niece, Agnes Lewis; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper (Jack) Hill.
Pallbearers were John Lewis, Timmy Hill, Fred Hill, Tommy Durham, Carl Durham and Bobby Durham.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Oct. 20

Don W. Mingis
Oct. 17, 2004
Don W. Mingis, 94, of Rockwood, formerly of Westel, passed away Oct. 17, 2004. Graveside services and interment were conducted Oct. 19 at the Roane Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Charles Kelley officiating.
Mr. Mingis was of the Baptist faith and was a retired crane operator with Roane Electric Furnace and a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II. He was a lifelong resident of Cumberland County and worked on the Cumberland Homesteads when it was developed in the 1930s.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Bobbye Mingis of Loganville, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Velma and Lacey Holder of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Debbie Mingis of Boynton Beach, FL, Allen Mingis of River Falls, WI, Nancy Hurst of Snellville, GA, Kim West of Smyrna, TN, Kevin Mingis of Smyrna, TN, Mark Holder of Melbourne, FL, Jill Bowling of Loganville, GA and Lori Goduti of Salinas, CA; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews including David Allen and Saffel Silvers Jr.; special friends, David Lowe, Kenneth Kindred and Gayle Wilkey; sister, Vivian Miller of Glen Alice; and sister-in-law, Helen Simmons and her husband, Russell, of Kingston.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Lou Allen Mingis; son, Jerry Mingis; and great-granddaughter, Kristin Hurst.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

William E. Selecman
May 17, 1925 - Oct. 15, 2004
Dr. William Eugene Selecman, 79, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 15, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 18 at Central Baptist Church, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Brother Roland Smith officiated, and Associate Pastors Bro. Scott White and Bro. Billy Kemp assisted. Director of Music Scott York, along with Connie Kirk, Joey Carlton, Jackie Mitchell and Cathy Price, participated in special music.
Dr. Selecman was born May 17, 1925 in Louisville, KY, the son of William R. Selecman and Virginia Royalty Selecman.
He was raised in Springfield, KY, and graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. He served as captain in the U.S. Army Dental Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was a dentist, ordained Southern Baptist minister, member and Minister of Evangelism at Central Baptist Church. He was a lay minister in Bill Glass Prison Ministry, former board minister of Tennessee Baptist Convention, and former chaplain of Cumberland Medical Center.
He was a member of the board of directors of Highland Federal Savings & Loan and also served on the board of directors of Kings Academy Baptist School. He served on the city of Crossville planning commission.
Survivors include his wife, Sammye Young Selecman of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Karen Selecman of Crossville, Steve and Susan Selecman and Mark and Brenda Selecman, all of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law, Harriet and Howard Pope of New Albany, IN; and nine grandchildren.
Pallbearers were John Baute, J.B. Selecman, Wes Selecman, Matt Miller, Brad Spears, Todd Martin, Dan Hester and Doug Hester.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Kings Academy, 202 Smothers Road, Seymour, TN 37865.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Oct. 15

Richard A. Kadlec Sr.
March 16, 1935 - Oct. 1, 2004
Richard Anthony Kadlec Sr., 69, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Oct. 1, 2004.
He was born March 16, 1935 in New York, NY, the son of Anton Richard Kadlec and Bertha Anna Spuck Kadlec.
He was an engineer mechanic and served in the Naval Reserve - Merchant Marine. He was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Kadlec of Memphis; son, Richard A. Kadlec Jr. of Reading, PA; grandsons Sean and Derek; and special friend, Lois Erdmann of Fairfield Glade.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Bertha Kadlec.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

James Phillips
Jan. 5, 1935 - Oct. 4, 2004
James Kenneth Phillips, 69, passed away Oct. 4, 2004, at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Vern Daughterty officiated.
He was born Jan. 5, 1935, in Putnam County, TN, the son of James H. Phillips and Verna E. Davis Phillips. Mr. Phillips was a mechanic and member of the Church of God.
Survivors include his wife, Emalene Tabor Phillips, of Crossville; three sons, Allen Phillips of Redmond, OR, Aaron Phillips of Oaklahoma City, OK, and Avery Phillips of Crossville; five grandchildren, Keisha, Aaron, Audrey, Darrell and Jason; two great-grandchildren, Dylan and Dawson; two brothers, Lindon Phillips of Ohio and Clindon Phillips of Crossville; and sister Sally Louise Hicks of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Verna Phillips; his brother Doyle Phillips; and his sister Betty Jean Pierce.
Pallbears were Scott Phillips, Jimmy Estes, Kenneth Phillips, Lindon Gray, Jim Copeland, Avery Phillips and Kenny Hyder.
Bilbery Funeral Home of Crossville was in charge of arrangements.

Obituaries published Oct. 13

Earl Dowayne Collom
Dec. 7, 1932 - Oct. 9, 2004
Earl Dowayne Collom, 80, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 9, 2004. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, at 10 a.m. at St. Raphael's Episcopal Church. Burial will be in St. Raphael's Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Ann Markle will be officiating.
He was born Dec. 7, 1932 in Flint, MI, the son of Alva and Alice Dowling Collom.
He was a retired supervisor for Tecumseh Products and a United States Navy veteran having served the country during World War II. He was a member of St. Raphael's Episcopal Church.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Collom, of Crossville; son, Earl Collom Jr. of Brooklyn, NY; and son and daughter-in-law Richard Lynn and Mary Collom and family of Ann Arbor, MI.
Memorials may be made to St. Raphael's Endowment Fund.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Joseph Edward Fitts Jr.
Oct. 8, 2004
Mr. Joseph "Joey" Fitts Jr., 52, passed away Oct. 8, 2004 in Crossville. Services were held Monday, Oct. 11, 2004, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Sellars Funeral Home. Bro. Danny Sellars officiated.
He was a member of the PKC, UKC Kennel Clubs, enjoyed hunting and golf.
Survivors include his daughter, Sabra Fitts, of Lebanon; dear friend Doris Fitts of Lebanon; dear friend Lisa de Araujo Jorge; mother, Frances Vaught of Lebanon; brother and sister-in-law Mark and Donna Cunningham of Castalian Springs; sister and brother-in-law Deborah and Wayne Blackburn of Lebanon; grandchild Gerik Jo Mason Fitts of Lebanon; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Fitts was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Edward Fitts Sr., and by his grandmothers Mary Jane East and Drucilla Fitts.
Pallbearers were Mark Cunningham, David Denny, Wayne Blackburn, Jackie Beavers, Jimmy Draper, Jim Bo Evans, Jamie Kemp, Harold Hall, Bobby Richardson and Charlie White. Honorary Pallbearers were employees of IMI of Tennessee.

Bobbie Jean Garrison
Nov. 20, 1938 - Oct. 5, 2004
Bobbie Jean Garrison, 65, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 5, 2004. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Bro. Bryan Finley and Fro. Jerry Barnwell officiated. Burial was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
She was born Nov. 20, 1938, in Claiborne County, TN, the daughter of Lawrence and Myrtie Neely Carey. She and her husband, Leo, own and operate Caryonah Hunting Lodge.
Mrs. Garrison was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed so many things in life, including sports, travel, hunting, riding her four-wheeler and just being outdoors. She also loved to cook, shop and decorate her home. One of the greatest loves in her life was her grandchildren and her family.
She is survived by her husband, Leo Garrison, of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law Patrick and Heather Garrison of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law Bobbie Jo Garrison Herman and Kelly Herman of Crossville; grandaughter Bethany Anna Garrison; half-brother Claude Goins of Michigan; and godchildren Matt, Sarah and Mary Atkinson.
"We would like to thank you for coming to pay your respects to our mother. We know that Momma would want us to be glad that she has gone home. She has made our house home to many people. We know she would not want us to dwell on her being gone, but rather think about all the good times that were had with all her family and friends. Everyone in the community that Momma has touched knows the love that she carried with her and that warm, loving feeling she instilled in everyone. Even the nurses at the hospital said they didn't want her to leave because she made it feel like a home. Not only people close to home, but also people all over the world have come to Caryonah to experience that feeling of being "mothered" by our mom. She took everyone in and made him or her feel special. No one ever left hungry. That was most important to her. She would always find the good in everyone. No matter how hard that could be.
"Children were the love of her life. Not only us, but all children, from her godchildren to her grandchildren. Never to be forgotten was her first born, Chris. She never let anyone forget about him and now she is with him. Her first grandchild, Bethany Anna, was loved like no other. Momma was there every step of the way, and even had two to three years of clothes bought before she was born. She wasn't spoiled, though. Momma's already touched Patrick and Heather's second child with that special 'Nanny' love, and she is not even here yet.
"Momma is probably the strongest individual that any of us have ever come in contact with. Her pride, wellbeing, goodness and greatness were passed on to everyone. Respect, the driving force of this strength, was instilled in all of us by always saying 'yes, sir,' and 'yes, ma'am,' opening the door for people and respecting elders. This personality also spilled over to her business. She represented everything in a great leader. Simply stated, she didn't demand respect, she earned it, leading by her examples.
"She was always with us kids, no matter what it was: beauty pageants, car races, ball games and horse shows. What a well-rounded individual she was, a woman that could cook biscuits and gravy or chicken 'n dumplings, then jump in a race car and take the checkered flag. These types of qualities are what allowed her to make all of our dreams come true. No matter what we could dream up, she was all for it, from parasailing in Aruba to bear hunting with Bobbie Jo.
"Momma loved us dearly, and loved our dad very much. Nearly 50 years of marriage says a lot these days. She loved our spouses, Heather and Kelly, just as much as us kids, and treated them like her own. We love her dearly and will always live by the examples she taught us. Never to be forgotten, but always to be remembered as 'the greatest mom ever.' We love you double everything you say. As Bethany would say, 'God bless you, Nanny.'"
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Carey Garrison, and brother Kenneth Carey.
Pallbearers were Doug Atkinson, Matt Atkinson, Richard Cardwell, Mark Read, Johnny Wayne Presley, William Wilson, Brett Carey and Bryce Care.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Richard A. Kadlec Sr.
March 16, 1935 - Oct. 1, 2004
Richard Anthony Kadlec Sr., 69, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Oct. 1, 2004.
He was born March 16, 1935 in New York, NY, the son of Anton Richard Kadlec and Bertha Anna Spuck Kadlec.
He was an engineer mechanic and served in the Naval Reserve - Merchant Marine. He was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Kadlec of Memphis; son, Richard A. Kadlec Jr. of Reading, PA; and special friend, Lois Erdmann of Fairfield Glade.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Bertha Kadlec.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Bobby Eugene O'Neal
May 7, 1937 - Oct. 10, 2004
Bobby Eugene O'Neal, 67, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 10, 2004. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hood Funeral Home.
He was born May 7, 1937 in Loudon, TN, the son of Clerance R. and Iva Mae O'Neal Winfree. He was self-employed as an electrician and was retired from the United States Air Force as a master sergeant, having served the country during Korea and vietnam. He was a member of the Air Force Sergeants Association. He enjoyed restoring old cars, remodeling old homes and loved going to flea markets.
He is survived by his wife, Lou E. O'Neal, of Crossville; son Robert E. O'Neal of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law Robin L. and James Rozzelle of Crossville and Melinda A. and Billy Mixon of Bay Minette, AL; daughter Nicole LouAnn O'Neal of Crossville; granchildren Jeremiah Routh, Ila Rozzelle, Kristian Hunter Johnson, William Dale Mixon and Alexis Mixon.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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James Francis Quinn
April 17, 1936 - Oct. 7, 2004
James Francis Quinn, 68, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 7, 2004. Funeral services were held Oct. 10, 2004 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Bro. Larry Cole officiated with special music by Ann Turbett and Gertha Abner. Burial was in Mayland Cemetery.
He was born April 17, 1936, in Wilmington, DE, the son of Harry Vincent and Mary Floyd Quinn.
He was retired as a senior quality engineer with ABB Combustion Engineering Systemms and a United States Army veteran. He was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed working crossword puzzles and loved to watch dirt track racing and football.
He is survived by his loving friend and companion, Jimmie Faye Cole of Crossville; brother and sister-in-law John and Fran Quinn of Wilmington, DE; two sisters; one nephew and five grand-nephews.
Pallbearers were Josh Proffitt, Scott Proffitt, Jeff Proffitt, Randy Cole, Chris Cole and Dewayne Cole.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Hazel Pauline Radiker
June 15, 1919 - Oct. 7, 2004
Hazel Pauline Radiker, 85, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 7, 2004. Graveside services were held Monday, Oct. 11, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Glen Haven Memorial Park in Winter Park, FL.
She was born June 15, 1919, in Farmington, IL, the daughter of Floyd and Faye Shannon Lane.
She was retired as a clerk with the Department of Defense Naval Training Center in Orlando, FL; a lifetime member of the Disable American Veterans auxiliary and a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing, reading, gardening and loved to shop.
She is survived by son and daughter-in-law James and Joan Radiker of Macon, GA; daughter and son-in-law Judy Radiker and Donald Brenner of Crossville; sister mary L. Mount of Peoria Heights, IL; granddaughter Laura Radiker Atherton and husband, Bryan; and several nieces and nephews.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Obituaries published Oct. 6

Vernon Baldwin
Dec. 15, 1936 - Sept. 25, 2004
Vernon Baldwin, 67, of Xenia, OH, passed away Sept. 25, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 30 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. A graveside committal service was held Oct. 1 at Woody Cemetery. Bro. Hank Jones officiated.
Mr. Baldwin was born Dec. 15, 1936 in Crossville, the son of Luther Roy and Mary Jane Woody Baldwin.
Survivors include his son, Patrick Eugene Baldwin; his loving companion of 30 years, Thelma Wheeler of Xenia; stepdaughters, Lisa Hill of Harriman, Debbie Geimer of Miamisburg, OH, Penny Bowles of Kettering, OH and Ronda Wheeler of Xenia; sisters and brothers-in-law, Velma and Harold Christopher and Roy and Lois Woody, all of Crossville; brother-in-law, Ernest Phipps of Nashville; sister-in-law, Carolyn Ford of Sparta; 11 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; two special friends, Robert Keith Phillips of Beavercreek, OH, whom he worked for over 20 years as a construction worker for RK Phillips Construction; and his neighbor for over 30 years, Carl Brock of Xenia, OH.
He made friends everywhere he went and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. The family would also like to give special thanks to Hospice of Dayton who was so kind and caring throughout his illness.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Wilma Phipps; and brothers, Kermit and Ridley Baldwin.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Robert E. Hall
Aug. 23, 1944 - Sept. 26, 2004
Robert Eugene Hall, 60, of Monterey, passed away Sept. 26, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 30 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lanita Pride officiating.
Mr. Hall was born Aug. 23, 1944 in Inglewood, CA, the son of Lloyd Arthur and Margaret Josephine Still Hall.
He was a control systems engineer and a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Oak Harbor, OH. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during Vietnam. He had many hobbies and interests which included working on computers, reading, traveling, being outdoors and most of all being with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Hall of Monterey; son, Todd Hall of Dayton, OH; daughter and son-in-law, Josie and Mike Hong of Dallas, TX; sisters, Carol Andrew of Upland, CA and Doreen Ramirez of San Dimas, CA; and grandchild, Logan Hong.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Donations may be made to The International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Dr., Suite 206, N. Hollywood, CA 91607-3421.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Razzie L. Kendrick
Oct. 4, 2004
Razzie Lee (Sells) Kendrick, 68, of Crossville, formerly of Jamestown, passed away Oct. 4, 2004. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Taylor Place Cemetery in Jamestown. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 7-9 p.m. at the Clarkrange chapel of Jennings Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kendrick is survived by her husband, Archie Kendrick of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela Sallie Kendrick and Kevin Howard of Crossville and Vikkie Lynne (Kendrick) and Randy Simpson of Florence, AL; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary Wayne and Martha Kendrick of Huntsville, AL and Wade and Lora Kendrick of Madison, AL; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ratha "Moose" and Bessie Sells of Jamestown, Teddy Sells of Jamestown, Scottie Sells of Jamestown, Howard Ray and Brenda Sells of Jamestown and Freddie Dale and Barbara Sells of Dalton, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Lou Graves of Knoxville, Betty and Dave Loveless of Roane, GA, Margaret and Guy Conatser of Crossville, Sonda Graves of Knoxville, Sherry and Jerry Clark of Dalton, GA, Diane and Billy Ipock of Jamestown, Chanda Sells of Detroit, MI and Katie Marie and Ronnie Davis of Allardt.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George Lester "Les" Sells and Alline T. (Tays) Sells; and brothers, Willie Dee Sells and Roger Sells.
Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in her memory.
Jennings Funeral Home Clarkrange Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Oct. 5

Buford R. Denton
Aug. 5, 1926 - Sept. 21, 2004
Buford Ray (Pete) Denton, formerly of Crossville, passed away Sept. 21, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 24 from the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home of Goodlettsville, TN, with Bro. Jim Joines officiating.
He was retired from McCaw Steel of Nashville and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his sons, Ricky and Roger Denton, both of Crossville; daughter, Debbie Denton of Murfreesboro; sisters, Ethel Rimmer of Crossville and Inez Fox of Dandridge; brother, R.J. Denton of North Carolina; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Worley and Mary Denton; sisters, Eula Roach and Bulah Huddleston; and brothers, Roy and Chet Denton.
Place of interment was Forest Lawn Cemetery Garden of Love with United States Air Force honors.

Donald F. Partridge
March 10, 1923 - Sept. 28, 2004
Donald Fairbairn Partridge, 81, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 28, 2004. Services will be held at a later time.
Mr. Partridge was born March 10, 1923 in Andes, NY, the son of Harry and Florence Dent Partridge.
He was a bus driver for Trailways Transportation and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He had a country western band for 14 years in upstate New York. He played the bass guitar.
Survivors include his wife, Priscilla Ray Partridge of Crossville; sons, Victor Leone of Shokan, NY, Donn Partridge of Jupiter, FL and Douglas Partridge of Crossville; daughters, Deborah Perkins of Stoneridge, NY and Gwyn Groeters of Shokan, NY; nine grandchildren; and sister, Juanita Slater of New York.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Genevieve Hillicoss.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituaries published Oct. 1

Jackie Newton-Chappall
Sept. 20, 2004
Jackie Newton-Chappall, 76, passed away Sept. 20, 2004. A memorial service will be held at Holiday Out R.V. Resort Pavilion, Saturday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m.
Mrs. Newton-Chappall was born in Turner, Maine, moved to Riverview, FL and was currently living in Crossville where she was a member of Tansi Community Church.
She is survived by her husband, Bobby Chappall; daughters, Cheryl Vogelsong and Terri Johnson; stepdaughters, Donna Rohman and Debbie Bolds; son, Barry Bowles; stepson, Earl Chappall; sister, Betty Bennett and Polly Smullin; seven grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Humane Society of Cumberland County.
Condolences may be sent to www.heritagefh.com.
Heritage Funeral Home of Chattanooga, TN, is in charge of the arrangements.