Bettie R. Hinson
Sept. 22, 2003
Bettie Ruth Hinson, 71, of Panama City Beach, FL, passed away Sept. 22, 2003. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Roy McLuen officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Mrs. Hinson moved to Florida from Crossville in April of this year. She was a top notch sales manager for many retail department stores. She was a member of the St. Andrews Episcopal Church and was instrumental in establishing the Daughter of the King Episcopal women's organization at St. Raphael's Episcopal Church in Crossville.
She was a wonderful wife and mother and exemplified leadership qualities.
Survivors include her husband of 11 years, Dr. Evans Hinson of Panama City Beach, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Dr. Richard Smitherman of Panama City Beach, FL; stepdaughter, Leigh Hodges of Alabaster, AL; sister, Bobbie Mazza of Navarre, FL; and grandchildren, Adam Smitherman, Evans, Stewart and Luke Hodges.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, John H. Esco.
The family requests memorial contributions to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church or to First Church of Christian Scientist.
Southerland Family Funeral Home in Panama City, FL is in charge of the arrangements.

Hershel Lane
June 14, 1923 - Sept. 16, 2003
Hershel Lane, 80, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 16, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 18 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Delmer McCowan officiated.
Mr. Lane was born June 14, 1923 in Lenoir City, TN, the son of Stokes and Tennie Hayes Lane.
He was a plant worker in Oak Ridge and of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include his wife, Geneva England Lane of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Charlotte Jones of Cookeville; grandchildren, Adam Winningham and Abby Stanford and her husband, Patrick; son-in-law, Dwight Winningham of Franklin, TN; and best friend, Roy Phillips.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lois Winningham; and sister, Agnes Lane.
Pallbearers were Robert Clarke, Chris Landers, Glen Phillips, Dwight Cunningham, Adam Winningham and Ronnie Kennedy.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret Lessen
Jan. 5, 1916 - Sept. 16, 2003
Margaret Lessen, 87, of Fairfield Glade, formerly of Lincoln, IL, passed away Sept. 16, 2003. Visitation will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 to 11 a.m., with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln, IL.
Mrs. Lessen was born Jan. 5, 1916 in New Holland, IL.
She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln, IL and Christ Lutheran Church in Fairfield Glade. She was a retired secretary for Lincoln Logan Mutual Insurance Co. She loved playing cards with friends.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sheryl D. and Don Reeser of Fairfield Glade; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Linda Lessen of Mt. Pulaski, IL; grandchildren, Brian Reeser and his wife, Candice; Todd Reeser and his wife, Diane; David Reeser and his wife, Sandy; Julie Reeser; Brent Reeser, Candice Wright; Kristin Bennett and Scott Lessen; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Lessen; one grandson; and brother, Herman (Bud) Harnacke.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church in Fairfield Glade, TN 38558.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Jimmy Davis
July 27, 1964 - Sept. 11, 2003
Jimmy Davis, 39, of the Glade Creek community, passed away Sept. 11, 2003. Graveside funeral services were conducted Sept. 16 at Glade Creek Cemetery.
Mr. Davis was born July 27, 1964 in Crossville, the son of D.C. Davis and Phyllis Jean Lawson Wightman.
He was a factory worker with Aramark Company and was a member of the Plateau Independent Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, Jessica Smith Davis of Crossville; daughter, Kayla Davis of Cookeville; son, Colby Brian Davis of Crossville; mother and stepfather, Phyllis Jean Lawson Wightman and Amos Wightman; sisters, Sharon Denton of Oak Ridge and Terri Stewart of Ocean City, NJ; and brothers, Joey Davis of Pleasant Hill and Clifford Wightman of Glade Creek, TN.
He was preceded in death by his father, D.C. Davis.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Nettie M. Dennis
Sept. 28, 1915 - Sept. 17, 2003
Nettie Marie Steelman Ford Dennis, 87, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 28, 1915. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 20 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. Bro. Bill McNeeley officiated.
Mrs. Dennis was born Sept. 28, 1915 in Monterey, TN, the daughter of Morgan and Nancy Jane Davenport Steelman.
She was a sitter for the elderly and of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include her sons, Harlan Ford of Crossville, Ernest Ford of Pikeville, Everett Ford of Crossville and Aaron Ford of Mayland; daughters, Alaine Yingst of Iowa City, IA, Betty Welch of St. Charles, MO, Ruby Sullivan of Georgia and Jean DeRosa Conti of St. Charles, MO; 52 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Dennis and Robert Ford; daughter, Edna Rucker; son, Elvin Ford; brothers, Carl, Floyd and Lester Steelman; and sisters, Dora Mae and Mary Etta Steelman.
Pallbearers were John Ford, Jimmy Ford, Travis Ford, Ken Welch Jr., Kelly Duke, Mike DeRosa and Dion Lewis.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Norman C. Graupman
Dec. 24, 1914 - Sept. 19, 2003
Norman Charles Graupman, 88, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 19, 2003. Services will be held at a later date.
Mr. Graupman was born Dec. 24, 1914 in Hilton, NY, the son of Charles and Minnie Kagel Graupman.
He was a general foreman for Eastman Kodak and of the Lutheran faith.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Bartels Graupman of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy D. and John M. Halwig of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Cortney Elizabeth Halwig and John Christopher Halwig, both of Atlanta, GA; stepsons, Robert Frost of Charlotte, NC and Stephen Frost of Groveland, NY; seven step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Marie Callemyn Graupman; son, Ronald Charles Graupman; brothers, Herbert, Walter and Arthur Graupman; and sisters, Lida Casey and Edie Graupman.
The family requests that memorials be made to the School of the Holy Childhood.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Beatrice A. Monahan
Sept. 12, 2003
Beatrice Ann Monahan, 71, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Sept. 12, 2003. Memorial services were conducted Sept. 17 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Fairfield Glade.
Mrs. Monahan was born in East Lansing, MI, the daughter of Darrell and Helen LaDue Hendrickson.
She was a homemaker and a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Fairfield Glade. She was a member of Eastern Star and the Embroidery Guild.
Survivors include her sons daughters-in-law, Kevin and Noreen Monahan of Franklin, TN and Craig and Debbi Monahan of Saginaw, MI; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Lewie Bates of Huntsville, AL; and six grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Monahan.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Williamson Funeral Home of Franklin, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Sue T. Johnson
Sept. 15, 2003
Sue Tims Johnson, 59, of Spring City, passed away Sept. 15, 2003. Services will be private.
Survivors include her husband, Don F. Johnson Sr.; son and daughter-in-law, Don and Shari Johnson Jr. of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, and Vicki and Regie Madewell of Spring City; sisters, Debbie Layne of Chattanooga, Nina Reynolds of Chattanooga and Jean Allgood of Alabama; grandchildren, Amber Johnson, Curt Madewell and Casey Walker; and great-grandsons, Hunter and Hayden Madewell.
Heritage Funeral Home of Chattanooga was in charge of the arrangements.

Samuel F. Scarlett
July 7, 1978 - Sept. 9, 2003
Samuel Fred Scarlett, 25, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 9, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 13 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. Bro. Ralph Reagan officiated.
Samuel was born July 7, 1978 in Cumberland County, the son of Gary Almonrode and Mary Scarlett.
He was a painter and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Scarlett of Spencer, TN; father, Gary Almonrode of Crossville; daughter, Angelina Michelle McNeal of Crossville; sisters, Heather Easterly and Marie Waldrop, both of Crossville; brother, Ruben Scarlett of Knoxville; and uncles and aunts, Jim and Helen Lewis, Clarence Scarlett, Fred Scarlett, Ruby and Randell Bilbrey.
Pallbearers were Gary Almonrode, David Almonrode, Michael Almonrode, Matt Owens, Jimmy Lewis and John Choate.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

A.T. Smith
June 4, 1907 - Aug. 30, 2003
A.T. Smith, 96, of Alto, GA, passed away Aug. 30, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 3 at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, with burial at Yonah Memorial Gardens in Demorest, GA.
Mr. Smith was born June 4, 1907 in Pickett County, TN, the son of Walter Plato and Alberta Chilton Smith.
He was a graduate of the Chicago Art Institute and was a commercial artist. Among his clients were the Coca-Cola Co. and Lockheed Corporation. During World War II, he worked for the Tennessee Eastman Corporation on its Clinton Engineer Works Project, assisting on the production of the first atomic bomb. He was a member of the Banks County, GA Chamber of Commerce and the Banks County, GA Historical Society.
As a teenager, Mr. Smith painted the policeman that says, "Park your car here," on the J.A. Kemmer Building on Main Street.
Upon retirement from a long career as a commercial artist, he became prominent for his paintings of North Georgia historical landmarks. His paintings hang in Banks, Libraries and Colleges of North Georgia.
Survivors include his wife, Nina Griffin Smith of Alto, GA; daughter, Anita Cleveland of Alto, GA; sons, Thurston Smith of West Columbia, TX and Wayne Smith of Tucker, GA; sister, Lena Byers of Dayton, OH; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He has many relatives in Crossville as well.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Eston Smith and Clayton Smith of Crossville; sisters, Geneva Griswald of Daytona Beach, FL and Leiron Southerland of Chattanooga; and grandson, Ben Kimbrell of Milledgeville, GA.

Louie Turner
Aug. 18, 1944 - Sept. 4, 2003
Louie Turner, 59, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 4, 2003. His cremains will be buried in Linder Cemetery.
Mr. Turner was born Aug. 18, 1944 in Fentress County, the son of Willard and Ester Simpson Turner.
He was a laborer and of the Protestant faith. He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam.
Survivors include his son, Bryan Lee Turner of West Virginia; daughter, Melinda Ann Turner of West Virginia; two grandchildren; brothers, Eugene Turner of Greenfield, IN, Cecil Turner of Crossville and Tolly Turner of Cadiz, KY.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Getha Bowman
Nov. 21, 1918 - Sept. 14, 2003
Getha (Tinsley) Bowman passed away Sept. 14, 2003. Memorial services were conducted Sept. 16 at the Christ Church United Methodist in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, with interment in Marion, IN.
Mrs. Bowman was born Nov. 21, 1918 in Crossville.
She graduated from Berea College, Berea, KY in 1942. Following her move to Florida in 1944, she did further study at FSU as well as Rollins College and Florida Southern, earning as Master's of Education degree at FSU in 1966 and a degree in Guidance Counseling in 1970. She was employed in Lake County as a teacher from 1945 to 1960. She moved to Broward County in 1962 and taught at Pine Ridge Elementary until 1970 when she became a guidance counselor for Wilton Manors School until her retirement in 1978. She was a member of Christ Church United Methodist where she belonged to Open Door Fellowship Class, Dorcas Circle, Sewing for Cancer Group, Friends Always Are and Globe Trotters. She was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter 117 in Clermont, FL, Florida Retired Educator Association and AARP both in Florida and North Carolina.
Survivors include her sons, James B. Tinsley of Deland, FL and Gregory Tinsley of Hollywood, FL; daughters, Billie Bowman of Anderson, IN, Bonnie Bowman of Salt Lake City, UT and Barbara Bowman-Johnson of Anderson, IN; sisters, Mary Szeuczuk of Cumberland, RI and Myra Barnes of Astatula, FL; brother, Fred Loshbough of Crossville; 13 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Bowman.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vitas Hospice Care, 5420 NW 33rd Ave., Suite 100, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309.
AAA Baird-Case Memorial Funeral Home of Tamarac, FL was in charge of the arrangements.

Jimmy Davis
July 27, 1964 - Sept. 11, 2003
Jimmy Davis, 39, of the Glade Creek community, passed away Sept. 11, 2003. Graveside funeral services were conducted Sept. 16 at Glade Creek Cemetery.
Mr. Davis was born July 27, 1964 in Crossville, the son of D.C. Davis and Phyllis Jean Lawson Wightman.
He was a factory worker with Aramark Company and was a member of the Plateau Independent Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, Jessica Smith Davis of Crossville; daughter, Kayla Davis of Cookeville; son, Colby Brian Davis of Crossville; mother, Phyllis Jean Lawson Wightman; sisters, Sharon Denton of Oak Ridge and Terri Stewart of Ocean City, NJ; and brothers, Joey Davis of Pleasant Hill and Clifford Wightman of Glade Creek, TN.
He was preceded in death by his father, D.C. Davis.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Nota T. Green
Sept. 15, 2003
Nota T. Green of Somerset, KY, passed away Sept. 15, 2003. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at Somerset Undertaking Co. in Somerset, KY, with burial in Somerset Cemetery. Calling hours will begin at 10 a.m., Sept. 18. The Rev. John Cole and the Rev. Jack Wilhelm will officiate.
Mrs. Green was born in Crossville, the daughter of Ruth McNeil Price and Homer M. Price.
She was a retired buyer for Deaver Dry Goods of Knoxville. She was a graduate of Knoxville Business College, a member of the Somerset Christian Woman's Club, a supporter of the Save the Neighborhood group and a member of the Maude Parker Circle at the Presbyterian Church. She was an avid flower gardener and loved to nurture turtles.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Patton "Pat" and Delane Green of Somerset, KY; daughters, Linda Green Morgan of Lexington, KY and Luann Green of Somerset, KY; brother, Lawton Price of Crossville; sisters, Gladys Price Loveday Brown, Leta Price Goss and Lois Thurman, all of Crossville; grandchildren, Nadia Green, Amos Green, Logan Green and John Hannon and Allyson Rakestraw; and great-grandchild, Olivia Hannon Rakestraw.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel P. Green Jr.; and sister, Thelma Price Bowman.
The family requests donations be made to Pulaski County Alzheimers Respite Center.
Somerset Undertaking Co. of Somerset, KY is in charge of the arrangements.

Clyde S. McCammon Sr.
May 19, 1913 - Sept. 13, 2003
Clyde Samuel McCammon Sr., 90, of Davidson County, TN, formerly of Fairfield Glade, passed away Sept. 13, 2003. Family will receive friends 3-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 at Bilbrey Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. (EST), Saturday, Sept. 20, at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Alcoa, TN, with the Rev. Dale Marshall officiating.
Mr. McCammon was born May 19, 1913 in Maryville, TN, the son of Cowan and Bonnie Dennis McCammon.
He was an auditor for the IRS and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his son, Sam McCammon Jr. of Ashland City, TN; daughters, Charlotte Farrar of Nashville and Deborah Baldino of Jacksonville, FL; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Russell McCammon; and sister, Ethel Renfro.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ethel D. Neely
Aug. 25, 1914 - Sept. 13, 2003
Ethel Dora Neely (n'ee Burgess), of Columbia Station, OH, formerly of Cumberland County, passed away Sept. 13, 2003. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Burgess Town Cemetery. Brother Joey Campbell will officiate.
Mrs. Neely was born Aug. 25, 1914 in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of Lem Burgess and Gurtie Sherrill.
She was a head cook with Ford Motor Co., Brook Park, OH.
Survivors include her children, Dick (Betty) Wilson, Emma Legge, Janet (Doug) Leonard and Lorraine Tichenor; grandchildren, Bonnie Gann, Rick (Kathie) Wilson, Simon (Carol) Tucker, Pamela (James) Smith, Dale Wilson and Donna Boytek; great-grandchildren, Doug and Jimmy Sells, Whitney, Ashley and Kelsey Wilson, Brian, Clinton and Dustin Tucker, Ross Marquette, Brandi and Stevi Sengpiel, Sabrina Mack, Joshua Abbott and Vanessa Curry; and great-great-grandchildren, Laci, Taylor, Jocelyn, Desiree and Oliver Sells, Foster, Logan and Ethan Tucker, Justin and Bralyn Abbott, China, Justin and Macala Woollum.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Neely; daughters, Rose Lee Wallace and Patsy Cook; son, Benny Neely; grandson, Johnnie Tucker; and brother, Jesse Burgess.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Julius E. Norris
Sept. 15, 1938 - Sept. 9, 2003
Julius Edward (J.E.) Norris, 64, of Lebanon, passed away Sept. 9, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 12 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Baker's Chapel Cemetery. Bros. Thomas Hale and Eddie Kilgore officiated, with special music by Janice Norris and John Pugh. The Veterans Honor Guard of Monterey, TN, provided the military honors of presentation of the flag, firing detail and "Taps" at the grave site.
Mr. Norris was born Sept. 15, 1938 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Julius and Eria Gertrude (Gertie) Ball Norris.
He had been employed at Franklin Limestone Co. and was a member of Stanley Street Church of God of Prophecy. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a gospel singer with his two friend and his sister. He was devoted to his church, his wife and only son. He was the epitome of a good-hearted, gentle man and will be missed by all. He is truly an angel of God.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Virginia Whited Norris of Crossville; son, Jonathan Mark Norris of Gallatin, TN; grandson, Max Corbin Norris and his mother, Julie Whitaker of Gallatin; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom and Janice Norris of Crab Orchard and Roger and Judy Norris of Gatlinburg; sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Hubert Blaylock of Crossville; eight nieces and five nephews; a very special niece, Angela Marie "Champ" Norris of Swinefert, Germany; and lifelong friend, Paul Henry of South Shore, KY.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Gertie Norris.
Pallbearers were John Hyder, Paul Henry, Larry Cottrell, Kevin Wagoner, Caleb Norris and Sam Crye.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

James T. Ramey
May 31, 1939 - Sept. 13, 2003
James Tilden Ramey, 64, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 13, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 15 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Joey Whittenburg officiated.
Mr. Ramey was born May 31, 1939 in Pike County, KY, the son of Teddy Roosevelt Ramey Sr. and Gypsy Chaney Ramey.
He was a carpenter and a member of the Lawrence Chapel Church of God of Prophecy. He also served in the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Dale Short of Dearborn Heights, MI and Tammie and James Goodwin of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, James and Julie Ramey of Crossville; nine grandchildren; brothers, Ted Ramey, John Ramey and Jesse Ramey, all of Crossville; and sisters, Lillian Goodwin of Ohio, Gay Wells of Oklahoma and Jeanette Hudson of Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by two wives, Dianna Sue Robinson and Francis England; brother, William Ramey; and sister, Geneva Padgett.
Pallbearers were Dale Short, James Goodwin, Josh Pugh, Sonny Ramey, George Robinson and Ronnie Tipton.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Donald W. Walsh
Jan. 30, 1936 - Sept. 10, 2003
Donald Wayne Walsh, 67, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 10, 2003. A memorial service was held Sept. 16.
Mr. Walsh was born Jan. 30, 1936 in Scottdale, PA; the son of Alfred and Freda Walsh.
He was a retired machinist.
Survivors include his sisters, Gladys Beaken of Smithdale, PA, Beverly Martinez of San Antonio, TX, Sara Campbell of Vanderbilt, PA, Bonnie DeCroix of Monongahela, PA, Vivian Baughman of Irwin, PA and Judy Knopsnider of Derry, PA; and brothers, Richard Walsh of Albuquerque, NM and Alfred L. Walsh Jr. of Modesto, CA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Ross of Connellsville, PA.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Ruby E. Cave
Oct. 17, 1931 - Sept. 10, 2003
Ruby Ellen Cave, 71, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 10, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 13 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Henry Cemetery. Billy Smith officiated.
Mrs. Cave was born Oct. 17, 1931 in Crossville, the daughter of the late William and Cora Barnwell.
Survivors include her husband, Dencal Ray Cave; sons, Dale Work of Crossville and Allen Ray Cave of Dallas, TX; daughters, Leslie Gui of Smyrna, Kelly Hatfield and Debbie Davis; brothers, Willis and Daryl Barnwell of Nashville; sister, Shirley Kimbro of Chattanooga; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Pallbearers were William Gui, Allen Cave, James Rhea, Chris Harrington, Richard Schultz and Oliver Work.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Joshua M. Hall
Jan. 9, 1983 - Sept. 4, 2003
Joshua Michael Hall, 20, of Mayland, passed away Sept. 4, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 8 at Dripping Springs Baptist Church, with burial in the Dripping Springs Cemetery. Pastor Mike McCoy and Pastor Bill Durham officiated.
Joshua was born Jan. 9, 1983, the son of John Mark and Annette Hall.
Survivors include his parents and sister, Whitney Hall, all of the Mayland community; grandparents, Bill and Nancy Hall of Mayland and Tony and Fran Durham of the Dripping Springs community; and great-grandmother, Minnie Lavender of Chestnut Ridge.
"Joshua was a precious son and loving brother. He filled our lives and our home with love and laughter and blessed our lives everyday. We take comfort in the love of our Savior and the assurance of knowing that although we cannot bring him back, we can go with him. We look forward to the glorious appearing of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and our family being united forever to be with our Lord."
Pallbearers were Bobby Hall, Benny Hall, Doug Hall, Mitchell Sexton, Jody Durham and Shawn Durham.
Honorary pallbearers were Billy Hall and Jeffery Durham.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Grady L. Lawson
April 15, 1918 - Sept. 6, 2003
Grady Lee Lawson, 85, of Sparta, passed away Sept. 6, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Smith Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Eliot Roberts officiated.
Mr. Lawson was born April 15, 1918, in Pikeville, TN, the son of Gaither and Mary Hortense Angel Lawson.
He was a factory worker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his sons, Osie Lee Lawson of Crossville and Jerry Lane Lawson of Pleasant Hill; daughter, Judy Parks of Pleasant Hill; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; brother, W.T. Lawson of Crossville; and sisters, Emma Embry and Ollie Lewis, both of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vinia Mae Blaylock Lawson; son, Joe Lawson; daughter, Dorothy June Parks; brothers, Fred, Willard, Olen and Homer Lawson; sister, Ethel Tucker; and grandchildren, Randy Parks and Gary Lawson.
Pallbearers were Stevie Parks, Darrell Parks, Scottie Parks, Josh Lawson, Junior Lawson and Chris Lawson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Casto Sullivan
Aug. 13, 1930 - Sept. 8, 2003
Casto Sullivan, 73, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 8, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 11 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Linary Cemetery. Dennis Lovell officiated.
Mr. Sullivan was born Aug. 13, 1930 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of Jessie and Stella Sullivan.
He was a laborer.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Tracy Sullivan; daughters and sons-in-law, Marlene and Frank Smith, Jeanie and Robert Bradshaw and Janie and Gene Smith; grandchildren, Christy Kennedy, Shane Miller, Jason Smith, Margie Robbie Bradshaw, Tracy Bradshaw, Donny Smith, Vanessa Smith, J.C. Sullivan and Kellie Sullivan; great-grandchildren, Shania Anderson, Cody Smith, Sydney Miller, Dillon Bradshaw, C.J. Miller, Brady Bradshaw and Spencer Smith; sister, Ruthie Hassler; niece, Sandea Brewer; nephews, Steve and Mike Hassler; and special friend, Ed Hedgecoth.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Sullivan; son, Jerry Lynn Sullivan; and sister, Velma Sullivan.
Pallbearers were Brent Hayes, J.R. Kilby, Roy Blaylock, Michael Blaylock, Christopher, Blaylock, Bob Bohannon, M.C. Deck and Jason Fish.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Chad P. Branham
Dec. 9, 1984 - Aug. 31, 2003
Chad Preston Branham, 18, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 31, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 4 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Dr. Dan D. Haskins Jr. officiated.
Chad was born Dec. 9, 1984 in Clearwater, FL, the son of Mark Preston Branham and Ellen Anders Branham.
He was a student and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his parents, Mark and Ellen Branham of Crossville; sister, Kelli Branham of Crossville; grandparents, Allen and Sue Branham and Jean Anders, all of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Philip Ray Shepherd, Terry Carter, Jeremy Newcome, Chris Sapp, Jacob Brink and Nathan Hillis.
Cumberland County firefighters served as honorary pallbearers.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Florence Dyer
June 18, 1924 - Aug. 30, 2003
Florence Dyer, 79, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 30, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 3 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Burgess Town Cemetery. Bro. Mike Kerley officiated.
Mrs. Dyer was born June 18, 1924 in Evansville, TN, daughter of James and Bertha Smith Barger.
She was a store clerk for Hughes Brothers Store and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Mark Lockwood of Crossville; grandchildren, Jennifer Burke, Whitney Burke, Christopher Burke, Kyle Lockwood and Brandon Lockwood; and sister, Cordia Baker of Chattanooga, TN.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Theron Dyer; brother, Lester Barger; and sisters, Zolah Baker, Geaneva Beene, Callie Barger and Etta Mae Springfield.
Pallbearers were Kenneth Parsons, Joe Bohannon, Joshua L. Houston, Billy Winningham, Charles E. Brown and Christopher Burke.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Shane England
March 28, 1973 - Sept. 8, 2003
Shane England, 30, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 8, 2003. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 from the Mt. Union Missionary Baptist Church in Clarkrange, with interment in the Campground Cemetery. The Rev. Ronnie Swallows and the Rev. Johnny Bertram will officiate.
Mr. England was born March 28, 1973 in Portland, IN, the son of the Rev. Billy and Betty Louise Brown England.
He was a construction worker.
Survivors include his parents, the Rev. Billy and Betty Louise Brown England of Crossville; children, Matthew and Megan England of Cookeville; brothers, Kemmy Joe England of Crossville, Clayton Jimmy England and Richard Paul England, both of Indianapolis, IN, Troy Dewayne England of Crawford, TN and Jamie Noel England of Crossville; maternal grandparents, Virgle and Hessie Brown of Greenfield, IN; 15 nieces and nephews; seven aunts and uncles; and special friends, William and Tracy Burks.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, the Rev. Clayton Olmus and Flossie Mae England; and nephew, Brandon Noel England.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey, TN is in charge of the arrangements.

Hugh M. Aytes
Sept. 7, 2003
Hugh Myrle Aytes, 85, of the Frankfort community, passed away Sept. 7, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 9 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg, with the Rev. Auther Nance Jr. and the Rev. Darwin Nance officiating. Graveside services were conducted Sept. 10 at the Frankfort Church Cemetery.
Mr. Aytes was the son of the late Amos and Libby Aytes.
He enjoyed prayer meetings with members of the Frankfort Community Church. He took the Lord into his heart on Jan. 11, 2003 and was forever God's child. He was an avid gin-sang hunter for many years and loved driving around on the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area. He was retired from the courthouse in Wartburg.
Survivors include his children, Beverly Dale (Angel) Bates; Jimmy Dean Aytes and his wife, Pam; Wiley Bill Aytes and his wife, Vicki; Cathy Lucille Howard; Genevieve Darlene Aytes; David Lee Aytes and his wife, Denise; Eva Jean Morgan and her husband, Wayne; Myrle (Butch) Aytes Jr. and his wife, Peggy; Fayne Nelson; Bernard Hugh Aytes and his wife, Faye; Pauline McCormick and her husband, Christopher; Arlan Dwayne Aytes; Libbie Adams; and Nadine Hamby and her husband, Steve.
He is also survived by 33 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Imogene Davis Aytes; infant son, Johnny Mack Aytes; brother, Willis Aytes Henry; and daughter-in-law, Yvonne Aytes.
Schubert Funeral Home of Wartburg, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

James S. Bristow
July 7, 1919 - Aug. 29, 2003
Bro. James Sewell Bristow, 84, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 29, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 31 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with burial in Harris Cemetery. Bro. Delbert Umphrey officiated.
Mr. Bristow was born July 7, 1919 in Cumberland County, TN, the son of William Floyd and Rhoda Knox Bristow.
He was a retired warehouse worker for Malone & Hyde and an Army veteran, having served our country during World War II. He was married to Trophy Spurlin Bristow for 56 years and was a Baptist minister for more than 50 years. He was a member of Creston Baptist Church and loved teaching the Bible in Sunday school.
Survivors include his wife, Trophy Bristow of Crossville; son, James Cecil Bristow of Crossville; daughters, Rhoda Wimberly of Lebanon, TN and Syble Buckner of Watertown, TN; brother, Clifford Bristow, and sister, Anna Belle Phipps, both of Crossville; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bro. Donnie Humphrey, Bro. Donald Humphrey, Bro. Michael Strickland, Bro. Clint Green, Bro. John Adcox and Bro. Randall Dye.
Honorary pallbearers were Eric Buckner, Guy Buckner, Nathaniel Bristow, Brittany Bristow, Kaleb Buckner, Amber Buckner, Deidre Buckner, Hannah Buckner, Chloe Buckner, Amy Buckner and Annette Buckner.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements.
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Jane M. Groth
Aug. 14, 1947 - Sept. 8, 2003
Jane Marie Groth, of Fairfield Glade, formerly of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away Sept. 8, 2003. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sept. 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Pastor Dewey Peterson officiating.
Mrs. Groth was born Aug. 14, 1947. She attended the Kellogg Community College, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Western Michigan University and graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in accounting. She was employed with the Upjohn Company before moving to the Nashville area in 1993. She moved to Fairfield Glade in 1999 with her husband, Phillip, and was employed by Hospice of Cumberland County.
Survivors include her husband, Phillip Groth of Fairfield Glade; mother, Hazel Moon Mock of Kalamazoo, MI; sisters and brother-in-law, Norma Cox of New Port Ritchey, FL and Shirley and Paul Doxey of Otsego, MI; nephews, Dorian Doxey and Mike Doxey and his wife, Amy, all of Otsego, MI; niece, Deborah Vist and her husband, John, of Plainwell, MI; several great-nieces and -nephews; and two beloved pets, Annie and Heidi.
She is preceded in death by her father, Paul E. Moon; and brother, George (Buddy) Moon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to either Hospice of Cumberland County or The American Cancer Society.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Joshua M. Hall
Jan. 9, 1983 - Sept. 4, 2003
Joshua Michael Hall, 20, of Jamestown, passed away Sept. 4, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 8 at Dripping Springs Baptist Church, with burial in the Dripping Springs Cemetery. Pastor Mike McCoy and Pastor Bill Durham officiated.
Joshua was born Jan. 9, 1983, the son of John Mark and Annette Hall.
Survivors include his parents and sister, Whitney Hall, all of the Mayland community; grandparents, Bill and Nancy Hall of Mayland and Tony and Fran Durham of the Dripping Springs community; and great-grandmother, Minnie Lavender of Chestnut Ridge.
"Joshua was a precious son and loving brother. He filled our lives and our home with love and laughter and blessed our lives everyday. We take comfort in the love of our Savior and the assurance of knowing that although we cannot bring him back, we can go with him. We look forward to the glorious appearing of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and our family being united forever to be with our Lord."
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Bennett "Wayne" Landrem
July 22, 1932 - Sept. 4, 2003
Margaret Ann Landrem
Dec. 14, 1934 - Sept. 4, 2003
Bennett "Wayne" Landrem, 71, and Margaret Ann Landrem, 68, both of Sparta and formerly of Crossville, passed away Sept. 4, 2003. Graveside services were held Sept. 7 at Crossville City Cemetery, with Dr. Dan Haskins officiating.
Mr. Landrem was born July 22, 1932 in Greenway, AR, the son of Jim and Thelma Davis Landrem.
Mrs. Landrem was born Dec. 14, 1934 in McCracken County, KY, the daughter of William and Evelyn Russell Cardwell.
He was a retired bank officer and she was a homemaker. Mr. Landrem served our country in the United States Army and they both loved their grandchildren very much.
Survivors include their sons and daughters-in-law, Gary Landrem, Dale and Tammy Landrem and Mark and Angela Landrem, all of Crossville; his brother, Larry Landrem of Centre, AL; his sister, Carolyn Harris of Crossville; her sister, Jenny Morris of Owensboro, KY; and their grandchildren, Kamrin Landrem, Brad Landrem and Kaitlyn Landrem.
Pallbearers were Mike Greishaber, Jeff Harris, Steve Swafford, John Jarvis, Wayne Shultis and Mark Howard.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements.
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Earl Moss
Nov. 16, 1955 - Sept. 7, 2003
Earl Moss, 47, of Cookeville, passed away Sept. 7, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 10 from the chapel of Dyer Funeral Home in Cookeville, with burial in Shipley Cemetery. Bro. Russell Miller officiated.
Mr. Moss was born Nov. 16, 1955 in Putnam County, TN, the son of the late Ernest and Gladys Loftis Moss.
He was a route salesman for Tom's Potato Chip.
Survivors include his sons, Hank Moss of Rockwood and Andy, Dustin and E.J. Moss, all of Crossville; daughters, Shawn Moss of Rockwood and Mandy and Kristi Moss, both of Crossville; and brother, David Moss of Cookeville.
Pallbearers were Josh and Jake Moss, Jeremy Curtis, Johnny Roberts and Tony and Johnny Stafford.
Dyer Funeral Home of Cookeville was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert D. Dyer
Sept. 2, 2003
Robert Douglas Dyer, 59, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 2, 2003. He was a former employee for 39 years with Crossville Rubber. He was also an active member of Wine Sap Freewill Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a good friend and comfort to all who knew him. He will be sadly missed by all.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Lynn Dyer, daughter of Bertha and Mitchell Pennington, of Crossville; daughters and son-in-law, Michelle and Terry McKamey of Clinton, TN and Kimberly Dyer of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Lane and Amy Dyer of Crossville; and grandchildren, Skyler Rose York of Clinton, Kayla Danielle Varney of Crossville, Summer Lane Dyer of Crossville, Bethany Taylor Dyer of Crossville and Justin Greg, Elisa and Brittany McKamey of Clinton.
Mr. Dyer was the son of the late Thomas and Rosie Dyer. He is survived by siblings Janice Turner; twin sisters Lou Wyatt and Sue Owens; and brother, Carroll Dyer, all of Crossville. Deceased siblings include Neal Dyer, Norman Dyer and Harold Dyer. Mr. Dyer also has a surviving aunt, Bealuh Rogers of Chattanooga, TN whom he loved dearly and was very fond of.
Services were conducted at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Sept. 4, with Bro. Rudy Oakes officiating. Graveside services were held Sept. 5 at Burgess Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tommy Dyer, Jay Dyer, Calvin Turner, Richard Wyatt, Michael Owen and Jody Smith.
Honorary pallbearers were Keith Turner, Tom Turner, Dale Dyer, Bryan Wyatt, Jason Owens and Kerry Smith.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Hollis Hall
April 8, 1925 - Sept. 2, 2003
Hollis Hall, 78, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 2, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 4 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Mark Hall officiated.
Mr. Hall was born April 8, 1925 in Monterey, TN, the son of Michael and Vernie Hall.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann Hall of Crossville; children, Terry Hall, Kay Ann Mantooth, Hollie Hall, Adam Hall and Mitchell Hall, all of Crossville; sisters, Juanita Davis of Crossville, Jewell Looper of Chattanooga and Lucille Long of Clarksville; brothers, Howard Hall, Dallas Hall and Bill Hall, all of Mayland; and three grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Millard Hall, John Hall, David Hall and Clarence Hall; and sister, Mary Howard.
The Veterans Honor Guard served as pallbearers.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Glenn Hill
Sept. 6, 2003
Glenn Hill, 65, of Rockwood, passed away Sept. 6, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 7 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood, with the Rev. Charles Kelley officiating. Entombment was held Sept. 8 in Roane Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Hill was a member of Clymersville Baptist Church, founder of Roane County St. Jude's Committee and owner of Glenn's Auto Parts.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Hill; sons, Greg Hill and his wife, Lisa, and Mike Hill and his girlfriend, Micah Clark; grandchildren, Justin Hill, Lexie and Zoie Hill and Derek Allen, all of Rockwood; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth and Albert Baisley of Loudon, TN and Betty and Bob Nail of Crossville; and brother, William Hill of McMinnville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, W.K. and Bertha Hill; brothers, Marvin and Edward Hill; and sister, Martha Dean Smith.
The family requests donations to Clymersville Baptist Church or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, c/o First Bank of Tennessee, Rockwood.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

Grace M. H. Nave
Sept. 5, 2003
Grace Margaret Hartman Nave, 79, of Smyrna, TN, passed away Sept. 5, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 8 at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna, TN, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. John Gary Williams officiated.
Mrs. Nave was a native of Davidson County and was the daughter of the late John and Enola Johnson Hartman.
She was a member of Lavergne Church of Christ and was a retired technician at Middle TN Mental Health.
Survivors include her daughters, Enola (Gene) Gore of Lavergne, Alice Faye Roark of Fairfield Glade, Joan Steagall of Cleburn, TX and June (George) Melton of Concord, NC; sons, Leslie (Carol) Pruitt of Hartsville and Steve (Vicki) Mears of Smyrna; sister, Lula Elmore of Lavergne; brothers, Doris (Nell) Hartman of Lavergne, and Ernest, William and J.P. Hartman; grandchildren, Gene (Kerri) Gore, Melissa (Gary) Wilson, Regina Wall, James (Allison) Yates, Rebecca (Jim) Newman, Abigail (Paul) Szlajnda, Chris and Jeremy Mears, Marli (Danny) Rollins, Keith (Kara) Tyler, John Pruitt, Teri Mueller, Ricky Roark, Joe (Debbie) Roark, Dobie (Tommy) Durham, Melissa Steagall, Billy Pete (Julie) Walls and David Walls; great-grandchildren, Derek, Brittney and Levi Wilson, Blake, Summar and Ryan Gore, James Louis Tapp, Paige and Olivia Rollins, Krystina Bittner, Alicia Jordan, Jesse Jordan, Mason Yates and Makenzie Rollins; and sons-in-law, Tom Roark and Pete Wall.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Laura Mae Scott and Hazel Smith.
Pallbearers were Gene Gore, James Yates, Chris Mears, Jeremy Mears, John Pruitt and James Louis Tapp.
Honorary pallbearers were Gary Wilson, Paul Szlajnda, Danny Rollins, Jim Newman and Derek Wilson.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the doctors, nurses, support staff and respiratory therapists at Southern Hills Medical Center and Mayfield Rehab and Special Care Center.
Woodfin Memorial Funeral Chapel of Smyrna was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles R. Palmquist Sr.
June 15, 1936 - Sept. 3, 2003
Charles R. Palmquist Sr., 67, of Mayland, passed away Sept. 3, 2003. The family will gather with friends at Goff Funeral Home in Monterey Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 4 to 5 p.m. for a memorialization.
Mr. Palmquist was born June 15, 1936 in Kansas City, MO, the son of the late Eben O. and Florence Quigley Palmquist.
He was a member of the Ruskin Heights Lutheran Church in Kansas City, MO and a gasoline supervisor with the Southland Corporation for 22 years.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Betty Palmquist of Mayland; son, Charles Palmquist Jr. of Monterey; stepson, Frank McCormick of Jacksonville, FL; brothers, John Palmquist of Kansas City, MO, Eben Palmquist of Napersville, IL and Sam Heinlen of Independence, MO; sisters, Judy Velasquez of Denver, CO and Barbara Carpenter of Phoenix, AZ; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey, TN is in charge of the arrangements.

Mark D. Sherrod
Oct. 8, 1958 - Sept. 4, 2003
Mark David Sherrod, 44, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 4, 2003. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the chapel at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. No services are planned.
Mr. Sherrod was born Oct. 8, 1958 in Houston, TX, the son of Jerry and Marie Sherrod.
He was supervisor for Southwest Packer Service.
Survivors include his wife, Paula Sherrod of Crossville; son, Christopher Sherrod of Crossville; daughter, Crystal Sherrod of Crossville; father- and mother-in-law, Carl and Diane Davis of Crossville; sister, Ginger McKnight of Houston, TX; four aunts and many nieces and nephews, all of Houston, TX.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn Sue Perkins of Houston, TX.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Clara D. P. Hawn
Oct. 15, 1907 - Sept. 1, 2003
Clara Della Potter Hawn, of Oakdale, passed away Sept. 1, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 3 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg, TN. Bro. Archie Lavender and Bro. John McCormick officiated, with interment in Potter's Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Hawn was born Oct. 15, 1907 in Morgan County, the daughter of John I. and Eliza Howard Potter.
She lived in Harriman where she worked in the Hosiery Mill. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Glenna and Gerald Morgan of Lancing and Judy McCoy of North Carolina; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Debbie Hawn; sister, Edna Barnes of Rockwood; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Loren J. Hawn and Earl M. Hawn; son, James K. Hawn; great-granddaughter, Teresa Lewis; brothers, Hubert, Alva and Virgil Potter; and sisters, Gracie McCormick and Agnes Hamby.
Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg, TN was in charge of the arrangements.

Esther M. Ledford
April 30, 1910 - Aug. 31, 2003
Esther Marie Ledford, 93, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 31, 2003. Graveside services were conducted Sept. 2 at Haley's Grove Cemetery in Crab Orchard. George Long officiated.
Mrs. Ledford was born April 30, 1910, in Crab Orchard, the daughter of Andrew and Arva Howard.
She was a homemaker and an active member of the First Christian Church.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Linda Ledford and Jere Fox of Crossville and Earlene Ledford Ashburn of Oak Ridge; son, Joe R. Ledford of Temple, GA; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, A.R. "Ott" Ledford; and 10 brothers and sisters.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.