These obituaries were published Oct. 28.

Jack W. Holtz Sr.
Oct. 21, 1926 - Oct. 24, 2005
Jack William Holtz Sr., 79, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 24, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Calvary Presbyterian Church of Big Lick, with Pete Ullmann officiating. Burial will be at 9 a.m. Nov. 7 in Arlington National Cemetery with standard military honors.
Mr. Holtz was born Oct. 21, 1926 in Olney, IL, the son of Glen Richard Holtz and Verna Mae Hesler Holtz.
He was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church of Big Lick where he served as Elder Commissioner. After working as a petroleum engineer in the oil and gas industries, he retired as a real estate broker.
He World War II and Korean War Navy veteran, he received two Silver Stars, three Purple Hearts and 14 other medals and ribbons for service in the Pacific Theater, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, North China and Korea. He was a poet laureate and medical corpsman with the 1st Marine Division Association.
He also served as senior warden of the Crossville Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Valerie Chalfant Holtz; sons, Jack W. (Christy) Holtz Jr. of El Paso, TX and Stuart D. Lorimer of Chula Vista, CA; daughters, J. Jill (Jay) Vaughan of Sherrodsville, OH and Sonja K. Snyder of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren, Shawna, Joshua, Ryan and Ethan Holtz, Nicholas Lorimer, Stacey and Jay P. Vaughan, Aaron Snyder, Chad Hedrick and Todd Phillips; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Dannie Jane Phillips; and son, Michael Randolph Lorimer.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 E. Adams St., Crossville, or Calvary Presbyterian Church of Big Lick, 10111 Vandever Rd., Crossville.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Lisa A. Reed
March 8, 1965 - Oct. 21, 2005
Lisa Ann (Selby) Reed, 40, of Cookeville, passed away Oct. 21, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 25 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Kerley officiating. Interment was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Reed was born March 8, 1965 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Wilma (Pippin) and Gordon Selby of Crossville.
She worked at Delbar Products and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, Daniel Reed of Crossville; and brothers, Randy Selby and Larry Selby of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Kelvin Lindsey, Junior Crawley, Donnie Finley, Chris Pippin, Greg Pippin and Shannon Smith.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published Oct. 26.

Michael J. Apathy
Dec. 20, 1926 - Oct. 22, 2005
Michael Joseph Apathy, 78, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 22, 2005. A memorial gathering will be held at the home tonight from 5-7 p.m.
Mr. Apathy was born Dec. 20, 1926, in Cleveland, OH, the son of Michael Frank and Susie Kuhajla Apathy.
He retired from United Airlines as a freight agent and was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Apathy of Crossville; sons, Mike and Debi Apathy of Winson-Salem, NC and Kevin and Alice Apathy of Gainesville, FL; grandchildren, Ryan Apathy, Nicholas Apathy, Michael Apathy, Joseph Apathy and Kimberly Apathy; and great-grandchildren, Conner, Aulstyn, Braxton, Christian and Olivia Apathy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

Carmelo Galeano
March 21, 1916 - Oct. 22, 2005
Carmelo Galeano, 89, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Oct. 22, 2005. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Family will receive friends tonight from 5-7 p.m. at Hood Funeral Home. Father Thomas Moser will be officiating, with burial in Coral Ridge Cemetery in Cape Coral, FL.
Mr. Galeano was born March 21, 1916 in Albany, NY, the son of Carmelo and Carmela Spardaro Galeano.
He was retired as a sheet metal mechanic and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He grew up in Washington, DC, and lived in Florida for 25 years before moving to Fairfield Glade eight years ago.
Survivors include his wife, Fran Galeano of Fairfield Glade; sons, Kurt Holthus and wife Debi of Fort Myers, FL and Scott Larkins and wife Jill of Livonia, MI; daughter, Joan M. Colley of Livonia, MI; brother, Salvatore "Sammy" Galeano of Pompano Beach, FL; and grandchildren, Jeremiah and Amber Holthus, Matthew Julian, Katelyn, Zachary and Jacob Colley and Brandon and Justin Larkins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Wordna Galeano; two sisters and three brothers.
The family was respectfully asked that memorials be made to the Hope International Ministries 121, 4085 Hancock Bridge Pkwy. 111, North Fort Myers, FL 33903 in which son Kurt Holthus is the founder and president of the medical missionary endeavors to Third World countries.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

Astrid K. Hansen
Aug. 6, 1919 - Oct. 24, 2005
Astrid Klock "Chris" Hansen, 86, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Oct. 24, 2005. Services will be held Thursday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. at the Fairfield Glade Community Church Columbarium.
Mrs. Hansen was born Aug. 6, 1919, in Little Cedar, IA, the daughter of Jon and Elisa Klock Christiansen, who emigrated from Denmark.
Her youth was spent in Slayton, MN. She graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1941 with a B.A. in home economics. She was a lieutenant in the United States Army during World War II, serving with the 46th General Hospital in France and North Africa as a registered dietitian. She married Nels "Roy" Hansen in November 1946.
She was a full time mother and also worked as a registered dietitian and a substitute teacher in the Detroit area. She was a Girl Scout leader and a Den Mother in the Boy Scouts. Mrs. Hansen was an active member in the Association of University Women and the Danish Sisterhood of Detroit. She and her husband were members of the Allen Park United Presbyterian Church, and after moving to Tennessee in 1985, they became members of the Fairfield Glade Community Church.
She attended many World Orchid Conferences as a member of Michigan and Smoky Mountain Orchid Societies. She loved to travel, play bridge, do needlepoint and collect Royal Copenhagen Christmas plates.
She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be forever remembered fondly by all friends and family members.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, John and Cindy Hansen of Troy, MI; daughters, Carol Hansen of Fairfield Glade, Christine Hansen of Huntington Beach, CA and Elizabeth Hansen of Davis, CA; brothers, Reigner and Holger Christiansen of Minnesota; and grandchild, Kristen of Troy, MI.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Nels L. "Roy" Hansen; and brothers, Eric and Martin Christiansen.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Roxie Hoover
March 5, 1919 - Oct. 23, 2005
Roxie Hoover, 86, of Hanging Limb, TN, passed away Oct. 23, 2005. Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home. The Rev. Arnold Murphy and the Rev. Ovle Tinch will officiate and interment will follow in the F.A. Norrod Cemetery in Hanging Limb.
Mrs. Hoover was born March 5, 1919 in Overton County, the daughter of Ambrose and Ollie House Murphy.
She was a member of the Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, the Green Pond Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #482 and a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband of over 68 years, B.M. (Lon) Hoover of Hanging Limb; daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and Coleman Looper of Rickman, TN, Brenda and James Matthews of Hanging Limb and Barbara and Ronnie Poston of Cookeville; sons and daughters-in-law, Lonnie Jr. and Wanda Hoover of Hanging Limb, Randall and Mildred Hoover of Monterey and Marrison and Jacqueline Hoover of Hanging Limb; 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sister, Flora Hargis of Crossville; and sisters-in-law, Rachel Murphy of Rickman and Lilly Mae Murphy of Green Pond, TN.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two infant daughters, Ethel and Judy Ann Hoover; 10 brothers; and three sisters.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey is in charge of the arrangements.

James E. Lynch
Oct. 24, 2005
James Edward Lynch, 64, of Smyrna, passed away Oct. 24, 2005. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 4350 Northwest Broad St., Murfreesboro, until the time of the memorial service at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Glen Riddle officiating.
Mr. Lynch was a former resident of Oak Ridge, Knoxville and Crossville and was retired from the Y-12 plant in Oak Ridge. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of Lantana Rd. Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Judy (Smith) Lynch; children, Sherry Nicolai of Candler, NC and Angela Gregg (Kendall) of Murfreesboro; grandchild, Bethany Grace Gregg of Murfreesboro; brother, William Lynch (Linda) of Albany, GA; and sister, Brenda France (David) of Galway, NY.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William James and Mary Earlene Lynch.
Franklin Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Betty J. Maher
Oct. 4, 2005
Betty Jo Maher, 68, of Fairfield Glade, formerly of Cincinnati, OH, passed away Oct. 4, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 7 at Tri-County Assembly, 7350 Dixie Hwy., Fairfield, OH 45014. A memorial service was held Oct. 16 at Trinity Tabernacle, 2028 S. Main St., Crossville, with Pastor Warren Burns officiating.
Mrs. Maher was the loving wife of Mark Maher Jr.; mother of Pamela Ledford, Patricia Witt and Penny Marks; stepmother of Mark Maher III, Stephen Maher, Richard Maher, Ruth Maher and Anita Gay; grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of two; and sister of Roger, Carrol and Rodney Bowman.
Memorials may be made to the Betty J. Maher Missions Fund, 181 Cappshire Rd., Crossville, TN 38558.
A DVD of the service is available. If interested, contact the church at (931) 484-2338.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the local arrangements.

Sherry L. Miracle
March 1, 1969 - Oct. 22, 2005
Sherry Lynn Crabtree Miracle, 36, of Westel, passed away Oct. 22, 2005. Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, with the Rev. Mike Nelson and the Rev. Greg Russell officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow in the Dogwood Cemetery in Cumberland County.
Mrs. Miracle was born March 1, 1969 in Rockwood, the daughter of Tommy and Ilene Crabtree.
She was a member of Mt. Vernal Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Jeff Miracle of Westel; sons, Adam and Cody Miracle of Westel; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cindy and Lonnie Phillips of Westel, Christy Hunter of Westel and Amy and Chris Metcalfe of Rockwood; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Hope Crabtree of Westel; grandmother, Evelyn Hickey of Westel; father-in-law, Walter Miracle of Westel; sisters-in-law, Barbara Coffey Conyers of Chattanooga and Thelma Kendrick of Chatsworth, GA; brother-in-law, Dale Coffey of Crossville; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Virgil Treadway; grandparents, Woodrow and Ruth Crabtree; and mother-in-law, Jean Miracle.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary C. Raines
Aug. 2, 1920 - Oct. 23, 2005
Mary Clementine Raines, 85, of Monterey, passed away Oct. 23, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 24 from the chapel of Horner Funeral Home of Cookeville, with the Rev. Barry Purser officiating. Graveside services and interment were held Oct. 25 at Welch Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Tim Frank officiated.
Mrs. Raines was born Aug. 2, 1920 in Maryville, TN, the daughter of Murray Turner and Cordie Myers Boring.
She was a retired registered nurse. She received her RN degree from Erlanger School of Nursing in 1943. In the fall of 1948, when Monterey Hospital opened, she was appointed director of nursing, a position she held until the hospital closed in 1971. She continued in primary care nursing until her retirement in 1987, then began volunteer work at local nursing home.
She was a member of Monterey First Baptist Church where she served on medical mission trips overseas.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Fred Higdon of Crossville; grandchildren, Eric and wife Corrie Higdon of Franklin and Chris Higdon of Crossville; great-grandchildren, Alex Holder and Kayli Higdon; sisters, Myrtrude Holmes, Myrna Hall, both of Maryville, and Mildred Woods of Orlando, FL; and Myers Boring of Maryville and M.T. Boring of Loudon.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Raines; sisters, Marie Boring, Martha Turner and Margie Claiborne; and brothers, Marvin Boring, Edmond Boring and Bobby Boring.
Horner Funeral Home of Cookeville was in charge of the arrangements.

Opal V. White
June 29, 1921 - Oct. 21, 2005
Opal Verna (Padgett) White, 84, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 21, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Bryan Finley officiating. Interment was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mrs. White was born June 29, 1921, in Livingston, TN, the daughter of Ethel (Bilbrey) and Burt Padgett.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Early White of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Van and Robin White of Cincinnati, OH; sisters and brothers-in-law, Laura Ramsey of Dunkirk, IN, Laura and Dick Day of Lakeland, FL, Vanella and Bob Whitaker of Anderson, IN and Norene and J.C. Jernigan of Goodlettsville, TN; and brother and sister-in-law, Clayton and Jesse Padgett of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Early Padgett; and sisters, Nobel Snavely and Mazelle McGowan.
Pallbearers were J.C. Jernigan, Bob Whitaker, Alan Horde, Burt McNeal, Anthony Phillips, James Buck and Marvin Seagraves.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published Oct. 25.

William Catherwood
Sept. 28, 2005
William Catherwood, 79, of Fairfield Glade, a World War II veteran, retired teacher and mechanical engineer, passed away Sept. 28, 2005 in Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA, while en route to a vacation in Nova Scotia.
There will be a Mass and interment at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fairfield Glade.
The youngest of 10 children, he was born in Brooklyn and was brought to Staten Island as an infant. Mr. Catherwood lived in Richmond and in New Dorp, but spent most of his life in Great Kills before he moved to Fairfield Glade in the late 1980s.
As a child, he enjoyed skating on Jack's Pond and was a member of the second graduating class of St. Clare's School in Great Kills.
After graduating from McKee High School, Mr. Catherwood served in Europe in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Following his tour of duty, he attended Wagner College and the former Sampson (NY) College before earning a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in engineering from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute.
In the 1950s, Mr. Catherwood worked as a mechanical engineer at the former S.S. White Dental Manufacturing Co., Prince's Bay.
For the following decade, he worked in the former Westinghouse plant in Metuchen, NJ.
In the 1970s, he owned a blueprint shop, Reliable Blueprint, in St. George, and began teaching mathematics at the former Staten Island Community College.
He went on to teach math and mechanical drawing at his alma mater, McKee High School, as well as at Stuyvesant High School and Staten Island Technical High School in the 1980s. He retired in 1987.
While he lived on Staten Island, Mr. Catherwood was a member of the Great Kills Social Club, the St. Clare's Father's Club, and the Great Kills Athletic Club, where he was athletic director in the 1950s. He served the community through Staten Island Aid for Retarded Children Inc. and an Island chapter of the Knights of Columbus.
He was also a member of the Anchor Club in Metuchen, NJ, the Staten Island chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers and a longtime parishioner of St. Clare's R.C. Church, Great Kills.
At the time of his death, Mr. Catherwood was a parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church, Fairfield Glade, and a member of a Tennessee chapter of the Knights of Columbus. As a member of the St. Francis Columbarium committee, he designed the columbarium in which he will be entombed in November.
Mr. Catherwood enjoyed going on cruises with his wife of 51 years, the former June Armend. The couple traveled to Europe, Alaska, and the Caribbean, and often took family trips to the Poconos.
Mr. Catherwood went golfing several times a week.
"He was social, fun-loving and optimistic," said his daughter, Colleen Kubinski. "He was a man who believed that everyone he loved would do their best. He led us all by his example."
In addition to his wife, June, and his daughter, Colleen, surviving are his son, Barry; a sister, Frances Watson; and seven grandchildren.
His daughter, Linda Catherwood, passed away last year.
Donation may be made to Hilltoppers, Inc., 151 Sweeney Drive, Crossville, TN 38555.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the local arrangements.

Charles Dunn
May 28, 1924 - Oct. 20, 2005
Charles "Charlie" Dunn, 81, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 20, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 22 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Terry Barnwell officiating and special music by John and Idel Brown and Matt Kirkland. Burial was in Crossville City Cemetery. Full military honors were provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Mr. Dunn was born May 28, 1924 in Cullman, AL, the son of B.C. and Anna Seitz Dunn.
He was a local business owner before retiring and also served in the U.S. Army during World War II where he received a Bronze Service Star.
Survivors include his loving companion, Treva Murphy Nichols of Crossville; brother, Lavant Dunn of Cullman, AL; and sister, Lavern Carver of California.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Beverly Dunn.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Arnetta M. Eller
Feb. 20, 1920 - Oct. 17, 2005
Arnetta Marcela (Meyers) Eller, 85, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 17, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 20 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. James Ford officiating. Interment was in Fredonia Cemetery.
Mrs. Eller was born Feb. 20, 1920 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Florence (Kropfeld) and Charles Meyers.
She was nurse's aid and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Carl Eller of Murfreesboro, Keneth Eller of Pikeville, Virgil Eller of Crossville, Charles Eller of Crossville and Eddie Eller of Crossville; daughters, Arnetta Mead of Harrison, OH, Carol Seiber of Crossville, Margaret Campbell of Crossville and Lois Macke of Cincinnati, OH; brothers, Billy Meyers of California and Carl Meyers of Florida; sisters, Charlotte Meyers of Cincinnati, OH, Carol Fritz of Vermont, Marie Homer of Cincinnati, OH and Dorothy Meyhoefer of Philadelphia, PA; 21 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Calvin Eller Sr.; son, James Calvin Eller Jr.; grandson, James Hayden Eller; brothers, Bobby Meyers, Clarence Meyers and Ralph Meyers; and sisters, Margaret Meyers and Mildred Hoffman.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Richard T. Gilmer
Nov. 15, 1937 - Oct. 17, 2005
Richard Thomas Gilmer, 67, of Crab Orchard, passed away Oct. 17, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 20 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Hebbertsburg Cemetery. Carly Conners officiated, with special music by The Davenports.
Mr. Gilmer was born Nov. 15, 1937, in Sarasota, FL, the son of Luther Thomas Gilmer and Eva Hill Gilmer.
He was an air conditioning technician and served in the U.S. Army. He was of the Church of Christ faith.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Delk Gilmer; sons, Lesley K. Gilmer, Richard Thomas (Rebecca) Gilmer Jr., Hollis Cliburn and Chris Cliburn, all of Crossville; grandchildren, Cody Gilmer, Austin Gilmer and Andrea Cliburn, all of Crossville; mother, Eva Hill Gilmer of Sarasota, FL; brother, Ted Gilmer of North Carolina; and sister, Gerry Haworth of Sarasota, FL.
He was preceded in death by his father, Luther Thomas Gilmer.
Pallbearers were Matt King, Josh Owen, Jon Hardy, Dusty Davenport, John Schmitt and Chuck Lovingood.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Edith G. Kerley
June 26, 1918 - Oct. 10, 2005
Edith Gertrude (Hale) Kerley, 87, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 10, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 13 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike Kerley and Bro. Ted Kerley officiating. Interment was in Linary Cemetery.
Mrs. Kerley was born June 26, 1918, the daughter of Lillie (Brown) and V.E. Hale.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Ann Kerley of Crossville, Loyle and Daisy Kerley of Crossville, J.V. and Peggy Kerley of Paducah, KY and Ted and Sue Kerley of Ashland City, TN; daughters and sons-in-law, Glenna and Jim Maxwell of Nashville, Karen and Charles Martin of Madison, TN and Janice and James Mosley of Crossville; sisters and brother-in-law, Ruth and Pete Ford of Crossville, Fay Patton of Crossville and Lennus Greene of Nashville; brothers, Randy Hale and Danny Hale of Nashville; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Carl Kerley; daughter-in-law, Carol Kerley; sisters, Edna Hale and an infant sister; and brothers, Arthur Hale, Casto Hale, Bill Hale and Ward Hale.
Pallbearers were Darin Kerley, Trevor Kerley, Brad Maxwell, Britt Maxwell, Jeremy Kerley, Shane Kerley and Chad Kerley.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Carl J. Lipner
April 19, 1916 - Oct. 19, 2005
Carl Junior Lipner, 89, of Crossville, passed away October 19, 2005. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Sandy Shawhan will be officiating, with burial in the church columbarium.
Mr. Lipner was born April 19, 1916, in Toledo, OH, the son Carl Frederick and Irene Hermas Lipner.
He was a graduate of the University of Colorado and retired as director of marketing from Crossville Rubber Plant. He served as a deacon and was very active in the First Congregational Church. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard stationed aboard the USS Menges/Destroyer Escort during World War II. He was very involved in his community, having served on many boards including the board of directors for the Chamber of Commerce, Cumberland Clinic, Uplands Retirement Village and the Cumberland County Playhouse where he also performed in numerous plays. Some of his favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing and skiing.
Survivors include his son, Marc Lipner of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Peter Martin of Crossville; loving companion, Sandy Austin of Crossville; sister, Mary Jane Harding of Wildomar, CA; grandchildren, Lt. Kiel Martin and Keisha and Kris Martin; and nephew, Steve Harding of Murrieta, CA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia E. Lipner.
The family has respectfully asked that donations be made to the First Congregational Church Columbarium Fund in his memory.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

Thelma M. Brown
Sept. 12, 1931 - Oct. 10, 2005
Thelma Mae "Pete" (Asberry) Brown, 74, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 10, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 13 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery on Oct. 14. Bro. Mike McCoy officiated.
Mrs. Brown was born Sept. 12, 1931, in Crossville, the daughter of Effie Mae (Mabrey) and George Asberry.
She worked over 40 years at Mitchell Drug Store as a soda jerk. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Velma "Billie" and Clyde Pedigo of Kingston; and brother and sister-in-law, Lee and Dorthia Asberry of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rainey Roger Brown; and sister, Sue Threet.
Pallbearers were Jeremy Asberry, James C. Inman Jr., Jim Pedigo, Charles Asberry, Michael Asberry and Jim Inman.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Velma A. W. Evans
July 11, 1928 - Oct. 10, 2005
Velma Arlee Wagner Evans, 77, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 10, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 12 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Mayland Cemetery. Bro. Bryan Findley officiated.
Mrs. Evans was born July 11, 1928 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Albert Nelson and Dovie Lou Whited Hood.
She was a homemaker and worked very hard to raise her family.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene Evans of Crossville; sons, Danny Wagner of Dickson and Ben Wagner of Maryville; daughters, Carol Robbins of Knoxville and Judy Campbell of Crossville; stepson, Larry Evans; stepdaughter, Brenda Baldwin, both of Crossville; brother, Robert "Jack" Hood; sister, Lillie Houston, both of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and five step-great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husbands, Dan Wagner and Doc Holmes; daughter, Janie Penland; brothers, Fred, Bert, Stanley, Elmer and Prentis Hood; sisters, Minnie Hood, Reba Evans and Maggie Smith; grandson, Randy Campbell; and great-grandchildren, Caleb Penland and Spencer Dolinich.
Pallbearers were Mark Wagner, Brad Robbins, Ricky Campbell, Chip Penland, Mark Dowlen, Justin Phillips and Christopher Maxey.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com

Lorene E. Gentry
March 30, 1921 - Oct. 14, 2005
Lorene Estelle Gentry, 84, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 14, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike Kerley and Bro. Chip Bond officiating. Interment was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Gentry was born March 30, 1921 in White County, the daughter of Phinas Lee and Amanda (Johnson) Brock.
She was a sewing factory worker.
Survivors include her daughters, Mary West and Sharon McAnally of Crossville; son, Carl Gentry of Crossville; sister, Nova Campbell; brother, J.V. Brock; 13 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Gentry; sons, Gary Gentry and Paul Gentry; brothers, Cecil Brock and Dewey Brock; and two infant daughters.
Pallbearers were Evan West, Hunter Selby, Nathan Brock, Mike Brock, Jerry Copeland and Ben Selby.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Katie K. Haile
Oct. 17, 2005
Katie Knight Haile, 74, of the Cumberland Hill community near Englewood, passed away Oct. 17, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. EDT Thursday, Oct. 20, from the chapel of Jerry Smith Funeral Home of Athens, with the Rev. Bill Vest and the Rev. Henry Rodgers officiating. Burial will follow in McMinn Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
A native of Gainesville, FL, Mrs. Haile was the daughter of Joseph and Annie McCullers Knight.
She was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church. She and her late husband owned and operated the H&R Block Company in Crossville for several years until her retirement.
Survivors include her son, Robert E. (Bobby) Haile of Athens; granddaughters, January Haile and husband Aaron Rodocker of Christianburg, VA and Elyse Haile of Athens; sister and brother-in-law, Gloria and the Rev. Henry Rodgers of Archer, FL; and brother and sister-in-law, Joseph L. and Debbie Knight of Florence, AL.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. (Bob) Haile Jr.; son, Bryan Haile; and daughters-in-law, Teresa Haile and Jamie Webb Haile.
Pallbearers will be Travis Barnett, Robbie Davis, Van Wall, Don Hawkins, Eddie Barnett and Pat Torbett.
If you are unable to attend this service or visitation, you can sign the guest register book at www.jerrysmithfuneralhome.com.
Jerry Smith Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of the arrangements.

Frances L. Loden
Oct. 15, 2005
Frances Louise Loden, 80, of Rockwood, passed away Oct. 15, 2005. Funeral services were held Oct. 18, from the chapel of Evans Mortuary, with the Rev. Ronnie Silvey officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, in Ozone Cemetery.
Mrs. Loden was a charter member of Ozone Baptist Church where she served as church clerk and treasurer for over 50 years.
Survivors include her nephew, Tommy Cox of Rockwood; brothers, John (Opal) Cox Jr., Robert Cox and Gene (Sara) Cox, all of Rockwood; nieces, Gina (Edwin) Baird and Janet Oakes of Rockwood; nephews, Eddie (Carla) Cox and Jack (Kathi) Webb of Crossville; and several other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Loden; infant son, Larry Wayne Loden; brother, Charles Ed Cox; and sister, Wilma J. Rodgers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ozone Baptist Church.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published Oct. 18.

Ethel R. Garrison
Jan. 12, 1912 - Oct. 16, 2005
Ethel Rhea England Hall Garrison, 93, passed away Oct. 16, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Jennings Funeral Home in Clarkrange, with Archie Howard officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. prior to the funeral. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Springs Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Garrison is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John V. (Butch) and Judy Hall of Crossville; stepsister, Phyllis Bowman of Crossville; stepbrother, Frank Sevier of Crossville; grandchildren and spouses, Johnny and Gina Hall of Georgia, Debbie and Robert Pence of Georgia, Judy and AV Horn of Crossville, Kathy and Chris Wolfe of Florida, Terrye and Vernon Patton of Mt. Juliet, Billie Kylene and Sam Cook of Jamestown, Annette and Tim Hassler of Crossville and Joy and Mike Love of Knoxville; great-grandchildren, Christy (Brad) Holt, Lecherisha (Chuy) Uribe, Ashley Love, Chad (Kara) Cook, Jessie Cook, Kyle Cook, Derek Bowman, Dustin Horn, Justin Horn, Cody Colling, Levi Patton, Logan Patton, Will Pence, Aaron Hassler, Dakota Hassler and Luke Patton; great-great-grandchildren, Carlson Blake Holt, Celsy Holt, Fonza Cook and William Cook; and waiting for the arrival of great-great-granddaughter, Jesla Sienna Uribe, to arrive by Christmas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Brand and Leona England; stepmother, Liza England; brother, Albert England; sisters, Roxie and Nola; and husbands, Vigil Hall and Thomas Garrison.

Mary Hodge
June 19, 1967 - Sept. 22, 2005
Mary (Campbell) Hodge, 38, of the Clifty community, passed away Sept. 22, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 25 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Larry Potter officiating. Interment was in Clifty Cemetery.
Mrs. Hodge was born June 19, 1967 in Crossville, the daughter of Rendy (Campbell) Tabor.
She was employed at Uplands Retirement Village in Pleasant Hill and was a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include her husband, Ricky Hodge of Clifty; son, Travis Glen Hodge of Clifty; sister, Betty Hucklebee of Orlando, FL; mother and stepfather, Rendy (Campbell) and Kelly Tabor of Pleasant Hill; brothers and sisters-in-law, Levi and Regina Hodge of Clifty, Tim and Jan Hodge of Clifty and James and Glenda Hodge of Crossville; brother-in-law, Bobby Hodge of Crossville; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Melvin Eugene Campbell.
Pallbearers were Tim Hodge, Michael Hodge, Danny Smith, Donnie Underwood, Luther Norris and Keith Selby.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free;
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day;
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that place at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;
Ah, yes, these things I too, will miss.
Be not burdened with the times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much;
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief;
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me;
God wanted me now; He set me free.

Boyd J. Jones
Jan. 15, 1960 - Oct. 2, 2005
Boyd Julian Jones, 45, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 2, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Kevin Martin officiating. Music was provided by Vicki Martin and Jonathan Blaylock. Interment was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mr. Jones was born Jan. 15, 1960 in Crossville, the son of Ollie (Wilson) and Freeman Jones.
He was a member of Homestead Baptist Church.
Survivors include his mother, Ollie (Wilson) Jones of Crossville; sisters and brother-in-law, Penny Hedgecoth and Martha and Wayne Blaylock, all of Crossville; nieces and nephews, Lori Martin of Crossville, Vicki Martin of Cleveland, Jonathan Blaylock of Cleveland, Samuel Hedgecoth of Crossville and Kevin Hedgecoth of Crossville; and great-nieces and -nephews, Chelsae and Caleb Blaylock of Cleveland, Preston Martin of Cleveland, Starr and Little Kevin Hedgecoth of Crossville and Summer Hedgecoth of Spring City.
He was preceded in death by his father, Freeman Jones.
Pallbearers were Sam Hedgecoth, John Martin, Lori Martin, Kevin Martin, Wayne Blaylock, Jonathan Blaylock, Stuart Bartholomew, Chris Smith and Danny Jones.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Frances L. Loden
Oct. 15, 2005
Frances Louise Loden, 80, of Rockwood, passed away Oct. 15, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, from the chapel of Evans Mortuary, with the Rev. Ronnie Silvey officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, in Ozone Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Loden was a charter member of Ozone Baptist Church where she served as church clerk and treasurer for over 50 years.
Survivors include her nephew, Tommy Cox of Rockwood; brothers, John Cox Jr., Robert Cox and Gene Cox, all of Rockwood; nieces, Gena (Edward) Baird and Janet Oakes of Rockwood; nephews, Eddie (Carla) Cox and Jack (Kathi) Webb of Rockwood; and several other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Loden; infant son, Larry Wayne Loden; brother, Charles Ed Cox; and sister, Wilma J. Rodgers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ozone Baptist Church.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is in charge of the arrangements.

Cecil A. Steele
May 12, 1907 - Oct. 7, 2005
Cecil Avo (Allen) Steele, 98, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 7, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Dr. James Beasley officiating. Interment was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Steele was born May 12, 1907 in Gainesboro, the daughter of Cynthia Ann (Sutton) and James Madison Allen.
She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Cynthia Louise Taylor and Charleen Smith of Crossville; son, Bud Steele of Crossville; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Oscar Steele; son, Robert C. Steele; sister, Rosie Lee; brothers, James Allen, Raymond Allen, Sam Allen and Charlie Allen; and granddaughter, Jeania Lynn Taylor.
Pallbearers were Anthony Goss, Douglas Brown, Alex Taylor, Jeff Cox, Mike Steele, Michael Goss, Jeremy Smiddie and Nikoli Taylor.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published Oct. 14.

Lewis D. Ashburn
Nov. 27, 1955 - Oct. 9, 2005
Lewis D. Ashburn, 49, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 9, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 12 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Wayne Matthews and Rick Dixon officiating. Burial was in Rinnie Cemetery.
Mr. Ashburn was born Nov. 27, 1955 in Putnam County, the son of Naomi Ashburn and Dooley Ashburn.
He was of the Freewill Baptist faith and was employed in maintenance at Fairfield Glade before becoming disabled.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Ashburn of Crossville; son, Jason Ashburn of Crossville; father, Dooley Ashburn of Clarkrange; brothers, Ricky Ashburn of Monterey and Derrick Ashburn of Spring City; and sisters, JoAnn Ashburn and Peanut Ashburn of Clarkrange.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Naomi Ashburn; and daughter, Cynthia "Cindy" Ashburn.
Pallbearers were Robert Dodson, Johnny Foust, Bill Templeton, Ricky Templeton, Tony Templeton, Greg Vaugn, Isom Phillips and Roger Miller.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

William C. Hall
Oct. 1, 2005
William "Bill" Carson Hall, 82, of Mayland, left this walk of life Oct. 1, 2005, to be with our Lord and Savior in his new home in glory. Funeral services were held Oct. 4 at Dripping Springs Baptist Church in Mayland. Burial was in the church cemetery at Dripping Springs Baptist Church. Full military honors were held graveside, including a 21-gun salute by the Honor Guard and flag presentation by family friend and honor guard member Al Williams. Officiating the celebration of Papa Bill's life was his son and pastor, Brother Mark Hall.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 and a half years, Nancy Garrett Hall; sons, Billy, Bobby, Benny (Bunk) and Mark Hall; and daughters, Faye Sexton and Lydia Wattenbarger. He leaves behind his sisters, Juanita Hall of Crossville, Jewell Looper of Chattanooga and Lucy Long of Clarksville. Survivors also include his brothers, Howard Hall and Dallas Hall of
Mayland; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Douglas Hall, Mitchell Sexton, John Wattenbarger, Matt Mathis, Bob Nichols, Donathan Reeves, Eddie Angel and Bro. Gerald England. Honorary pallbearers were Matthew Hall and the Veterans Honor Guard.
Special music was provided by Kellie Nichols, Brenda Bailey and
Annette Hall.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Vernie Hall; brothers, Millard, John, Hollis, Clarence and David Hall; sister, Mary Howard; and one special grandson, Joshua Michael Hall, whom he longed to see and what a reunion that must have been.
"Papa was a man who touched the hearts of all who knew him. The kindness and compassion he had for others could be felt in the sound of his voice and the touch of his hand. You were always greeted with that special smile and a heart-felt hello.
"Papa was our hero. He was a loving husband for 59 and a half years to his dear wife, Nancy, and he held the respect and admiration of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well.
"Papa was strong in his faith - he lead with integrity and he acted with compassion when he met someone in need. Each one of us knew how much we were loved by him. He had a way of making you feel special - always encouraging each of us in the ways of the Lord.
"He valued his God, his family and his country. He was a charter member and deacon of Dripping Springs Missionary Baptist Church. He loved his church and was devoted to the well being of all who attended. As a young man he worked as a coal miner then entered the U.S. Air Force to serve his country in World War II. After coming home from overseas when the war was over, he went to work with his father-in-law, Ed Garrett, drilling wells. Later on, he was employed by the Cumberland County Road Department and helped build many of the roads in Cumberland County.
"He was very instrumental in the formation/reopening of Bowman Bible Baptist Church in the early '70s, Grace Baptist Church in the mid '70s, and Dripping Springs Baptist was started in his home in 1983.
"We can all say Papa was our hero, but most importantly we can say Papa was our friend. Papa never failed to give God the honor and praise for the life he was given and now let us follow in his example, always thankful to God for his precious Son, Jesus Christ, and allowing us to be Bill Hall's children. And the words he left branded on each of our hearts is the scripture he quoted most often: 'Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised.' (Psalm 48:1)"
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Travis N. Moseley
Sept. 25, 1928 - Oct. 3, 2005
Travis Neal Moseley, 77, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 3, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. David Wilkerson officiating. Interment was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Mr. Moseley was born Sept. 25, 1928, in Carthage, TX, the son of Elva Rosa (LaGrone) and Lonnie Max Moseley.
He was president of Tennessee Oil & Gas Association.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Lee (Hurst) Moseley of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and LaJuane Moseley of Monroe, LA, Ricky and Sharon Moseley of Crossville, Rodney and Lynn Moseley of Frankston, TX, Rusty and Margaret Moseley of Crossville, Rory and Anne Beverly Moseley of Franklin, VA and Robby Moseley of Tuscaloosa, AL; daughters and son-in-law, Melinda Moseley of Lake Charles, LA and Jennifer and Scottie Wyatt of Crossville; sister, Pauline Oates of Carthage, TX; brothers, Jack Moseley of Houston, TX and Max Moseley of Nashville; 30 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Demarus "Bess" Dalton.
Pallbearers were Steward Sitton; Travis, Bo and Tyler Wyatt; Ernest Morse III; Lane, Michael, Eric, Heath, Marcus, Jared, Josh, Joseph, Daniel, Brenton, Brian and Aaron Moseley.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published Oct. 12.

Dallas L. Brown
May 8, 1938 - Sept. 25, 2005
Dallas Larry Brown, 67, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 25, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 29 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Father Patrick Brownell officiating. Special music was provided by Mike Garrett and Sue Brink.
Mr. Brown was born May 8, 1938 in Lancing, TN, the son of Lawton and Marie Melton Brown.
He was retired from the United States Navy after 22 years of service and was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on cars.
Survivors include his wife, Carole Brown of Crossville; daughter, Faye Holsclaw of Crossville; brothers, Noel Brown, Jim Brown, Dale Brown and Andy Brown, all of Crossville; sister, Linda Kerley and Sherry Ray of Crossville; grandson, Douglas Gergely; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mark Brown; and sister, Marilyn Walden.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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William E. Houston
Dec. 13, 1966 - Oct. 6, 2005
William E. "Billy" Houston, 38, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 6, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 9 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Joey Smith, Archie Howard and Gary Howard officiating. Burial was in Hedgecoth Cemetery.
Mr. Houston was born Dec. 13, 1966 in Crossville, the son of Clarence Edward Houston and Brenda Watson Houston.
He was a butcher and of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Christy Houston; son, Travis Dawson; sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Adam Haley; nieces, Kayla Burnett, Sydney Burnett and Savannah Haley; and nephew, Hunter Haley.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Houston.
Pallbearers were Kenny Houston, Tim Houston, Tommy Beaty, Ronnie Hamby, Jeff Woody and Dale Watson.
Honorary pallbearers were William Woody, Scott Akins, Joe Kingera, Carl Barnwell, Andy Goss, Kenny Moore, Larry Sherrill, Tom Howard, Jason Hancock, Hugh Goss, Tony Noland, Brance Beaty, Mitchell Ward, Kenny Noland, Bruce Parsons, Dean Farley, Dean Waters and Tim Pugh.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert W. Stevens
Oct. 7, 2005
Robert Wayne Stevens, 62, of Nashville, passed away Oct. 7, 2005. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home, 9090 Hwy. 100, Nashville.
Mr. Stevens is survived by his son, Jason Stevens of Murfreesboro; daughter, Karen Stevens of Nashville; brothers, Tommy Hinch of Crossville, Randy Stevens of Murfreesboro, Johnny Stevens of Bakersfield, CA and Richard Stevens of Muford; and sisters, Nettie Davis of Hixson, TN, Marcia Harris of Bellingham, WA and Margie Thompson of Bakersfield, CA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Harpeth Hills Funeral Home of Nashville is in charge of the arrangements.

Dick Wilson
Jan. 8, 1932 - Sept. 28, 2005
Dick Wilson, 73, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 28, 2005. A memorial service was conducted Sept. 30 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Vern Daugherty officiating.
Mr. Wilson was born Jan. 8, 1932 in Crossville, the son of Ethel (Burgess) and Eston Wilson.
He was a painting contractor and owned Wilson Paint. He was of the Baptist faith. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Wilson of Crossville; sons, Rick Wilson and Dale Wilson of Crossville; daughters, Bonnie Gann and Donna Boyteck of Crossville; sisters, Emma Legge of Jamestown, Janet Leonard of Columbus, TN and Lorraine Tichenor of Cookeville; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather John A. Neely.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published Oct. 11.

Robert O. Dishman
Aug. 11, 1937 - Oct. 4, 2005
Robert Odell Dishman, 68, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 4, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 7 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Archie Howard and Gary Howard officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery in Overton County.
Mr. Dishman was born Aug. 11, 1937 in Wayne County, KY, the son of James Howard Dishman and Ida Belle Upchurch Dishman.
He was a self-employed landscaper.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Richard Hyder of Florida, Charlotte and George Jones of Crossville and Robin and Rocky Smith of Crossville; grandchildren, Abigal Jones, Brandi Smith, Tannika Smith, Latisha Smith, Toni Smith, Robin Burton, Tracey Wimberly and Amanda Hyder; six great-grandchildren; sister, Frances Flatcher of Crossville; brothers, Alfred C. and Walter Dale Dishman of Crossville; and special companion of many years, Elsie Howard.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delsie Smith Dishman; brothers, James Ray, Johnny Delmer, Roy Wilbur and Roy Elmer Dishman; and sisters, Rosie May Dishman Vaughn and Goldie Dishman.
Pallbearers were Terry Bowman, Delmer Bowman, Gary Bowman, Rocky Smith, Gilbert Sells and Trevor Bowman.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

William E. Houston
Dec. 13, 1966 - Oct. 6, 2005
William E. "Billy" Houston, 38, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 6, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 9 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Joey Smith officiating. Burial was in Hedgecoth Cemetery.
Mr. Houston was born Dec. 13, 1966 in Crossville, the son of Clarence Edward Houston and Brenda Hedgecoth Houston.
He was a butcher and of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Christy Houston; son, Travis Dawson; sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie and Adam Haley; nieces, Kayla Burnett, Sydney Burnett and Savannah Haley; and nephew, Hunter Haley.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Houston.
Pallbearers were Kenny Houston, Tim Houston, Tommy Beaty, Ronnie Hamby, Jeff Woody and Dale Watson.
Honorary pallbearers were William Woody, Scott Akins, Joe Kingera, Earl Barnwell, Andy Goss, Kenny Moore, Larry Sherrill, Tom Howard, Jason Hancock, Hugh Goss, Tony Noland, Brance Beaty, Mitchell Ward, Kenny Noland, Bruce Parsons, Dean Farley, Dean Waters and Tim Pugh.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Maymie Wolcott
Oct. 11, 1926 - Oct. 6, 2005
Maymie Wolcott, 78, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 6, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 8 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Jeff Rice officiating. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery.
Mrs. Wolcott was born Oct. 11, 1926 in Crossville, the daughter of Mckinley Tabor and Sarah Wyatt Tabor.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her son, Joe Wolcott; daughters, Pam Dunbar and Donna Turner; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Edward Wolcott; and daughter, Kimberly Sherrill.
Pallbearers were Kevin Wolcott, Jacob Turner, Josh Pugh, Thurman Jones, Daniel Tollett and Chuck Standridge.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published Oct. 7.

Lobetta Donelson
Nov. 30, 1939 - Sept. 13, 2005
Lobetta (McNeil) Donelson, 65, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 13, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Bob Holder officiating. Interment was in Haley's Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Donelson was born Nov. 30, 1939, in Crossville, the daughter of Lola (Pippin) and Willie Clinton McNeil.
She was a housewife and a member of Daysville Baptist Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Terry Ann and Hank Lee of Crossville; son, Jeffrey Lee Donelson of Miami, FL; grandson, Justin Lee of Crossville; sisters, Norma Sidwell and Eva Smith of Crossville; and brother, Paul McNeil of Ozone.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Rollo Donelson; and sister, Willirine Crawford.
Pallbearers were Larry Sidwell, Scott Sidwell, Paul McNeil, Justin Lee, Hank Lee and Gene Allred.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Lanelle T. Knight
Aug. 16, 1925 - Sept. 22, 2005
Lanelle Tuten Knight, 80, of Brunswick, GA, passed away Sept. 22, 2005 at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, GA.
Mrs. Knight was born Aug. 16, 1925, in Brunswick GA.
Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Knight Gruber and her husband, the Rev. James W. Gruber; two grandchildren, Stephen M. Gale and Stacy Gale Dykes; Darian K. Dykes, son-in-law; two great-grandchildren, Joshua David Dykes and Reese Kameron Dykes, all of Crossville; and one son, Allan W. Knight III of Brunswick, GA.
Mrs. Knight was preceded in death by her husband, A. Wright Knight Sr.; and infant son, Allan W. Knight Jr.
She was a 1943 graduate of Glynn Academy. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Brunswick and was a charter member and past president of Brunswick Elks Aidmore Auxiliary.
Mrs. Knight worked for the law firm of Fendig, McLemore, Taylor and Whitworth for more than 45 years.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005 with her son-in-law, the Rev. James W. Gruber, officiating. Burial was at Palmetto Cemetery, Brunswick, GA.
Chapman Funeral Home of Brunswick, GA, was in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret L. Herring
May 2, 1930 - Oct. 2, 2005
Margaret L. Herring, 75, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 2, 2005. A memorial service was conducted Oct. 4 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Scott Johnson officiating.
Mrs. Herring was born May 2, 1930 in Rome, TN, the daughter of James Polk Sams and Katherine Napier Sams.
Before retiring, Mrs. Herring was employed by Hermitage Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home in Nashville, but was first and foremost a loving homemaker. She was a member of Lantana Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, James B. Herring of Crossville; son, James Mark Herring of Crossville; daughters, Theresa Mangrum of Murfreesboro, Margaret Renee Setters of Louisiana, Tammy L. Herring of Hermitage and Cindy Lilly of Crossville; grandchildren, Amanda and Matthew Rugg; Ben, Jessica and Joshua Lilly; Stephanie Anderson; Jason McWhorter; Mark Mangrum; Jamie Mark Wyatt; Amber Renee Kitchen; and Richard Bryan Dalton Jr.; seven great-grandchildren; and brother, Tom Sams of Rome, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Betty Jo Maher
June 4, 1937 - Oct. 4, 2005
Betty Jo Maher, 68, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Oct. 4, 2005. Funeral services will be held at Advance Funeral Home in Fairfield, OH, with interment in Crown Hills Memorial Gardens in Cincinnati, OH, at a later date.
Mrs. Maher was born June 4, 1937 in London, KY.
She was a member of Trinity Tabernacle Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include her husband, Mark Maher Jr. of Fairfield Glade; daughters, Pamela Carol Ledford of Fairfield, OH, Patricia Jo Witt of Ross, OH and Penny Sue Marks of Madeira, OH; stepsons, Mark A. Maher III of Cincinnati, OH, Stephen J. Maher of Cincinnati, OH and Richard Maher of Ukraine; stepdaughters, Ruth Ann Maher of Guam and Anita J. Gay of Rivertown, UT; and brothers, Roger Bowman of Mexico, Carrol W. Bowman of Covington, KY and Rodney Bowman of Independence, KY; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Sophie Johnson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

These obituaries were published Oct. 4.

Gerlis G. Hall
May 3, 1926 - Sept. 25, 2005
Gerlis "G.G." "Monk" Grant Hall, 79, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 25, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 28 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Gerald Phillips officiating. Interment was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mr. Hall was born May 3, 1926 in Frankfort, TN, the son of Mary Elizabeth Hall.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II and retired from Turner-Day Handle Mill.
Survivors include many cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Elizabeth Hall; and brother, Coleman Hall.
Pallbearers were Roy Nichols, Jimmy Pleasant, Robert Copeland, Ronnie Thomas, Clay Nealon and Paul Nealon.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Hodge
June 19, 1967 - Sept. 22, 2005
Mary (Campbell) Hodge, 38, of the Clifty community, passed away Sept. 22, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 25 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Larry Potter officiating. Interment was in Clifty Cemetery.
Mrs. Hodge was born June 19, 1967 in Crossville, the daughter of Rendy (Campbell) Tabor.
She was employed at Uplands Retirement Village in Pleasant Hill and was a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include her husband, Ricky Hodge of Clifty; son, Travis Glen Hodge of Clifty; sister, Betty Huckleberry of Orlando, FL; mother and stepfather, Rendy (Campbell) and Kelly Tabor of Pleasant Hill; brothers and sisters-in-law, Levi and Regina Hodge of Clifty, Tim and Jan Hodge of Clifty and James and Glenda Hodge of Crossville; and brother-in-law, Bobby Hodge of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Melvin Eugene Campbell; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Tim Hodge, Michael Hodge, Danny Smith, Donnie Underwood, Luther Norris and Keith Smith.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Cathy F. Swallows
Jan. 29, 1956 - Sept. 27, 2005
Cathy Faye (Adams) Swallows, 49, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 27, 2005. Funeral services were conducted from the chapel of Bilbrey's Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike Kerley officiating. Interment was in Baker's Chapel Cemetery in Dorton.
Mrs. Swallows was born Jan. 29, 1956 in Crossville, the daughter of Hazel Marie (Monroe) and Buster Adams.
She was a press operator for a laundry service and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Dillis Swallows of Crossville; daughter, April Dawn Ford of Crossville; mother, Hazel Marie Lemons of Grandview; sisters, Tina Adams of Crossville and Sherrie Mitchell of Spring City; brother, Gary Adams of Spring City; and grandchildren, Sandra Gail, Richard Howard and Brian Dayton.
She was preceded in death by her father, Buster Adams; daughter, Shannon Gail Ford; and son, Alvin Eugene Ford Jr.
Pallbearers were John Ford, Claude Ford Jr., Dewey Ford, Michael Smith, Craig Smith, Thomas Norris and Mike Davenport.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.