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Sept. 30.
Ferdinand A. Beitz
July 23, 1912 - Sept.
20, 2005
Ferdinand "Ferde" Alexander Beitz, 93, of Crossville,
passed away Sept. 20, 2005. Memorial services will be held at
3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
in Crossville. The Rev. David Lampman will be officiating.
Mr. Beitz was born July 23, 1912, in Hader, NE, the son of John
and Pauline Beitz.
He retired from the city of Roseville, MI, as a building inspector
and was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. He
had many interesting hobbies, some of which included woodworking,
gardening and photography. He was also a musician, avid golfer
and a member of the Lions Club.
Survivors include his son, Bob Beitz of Franklin, TN; daughters
and sons-in-law, Dorothy and James Matuschek of Roseville, MI,
Jean and Jerry Mustin of Oak Ridge, TN, Linda and Bob Bracher
of Florence, SC and Janet and Jon Steinhoff of Mancelona, MI;
11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Myrtle Beitz; and seven brothers and sisters.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com
Roger R. Moser
March 15, 1933 - Sept.
22, 2005
Roger Russell Moser, 72, of Jasper, AL, passed away Sept. 22,
2005 at his home after a bout with cancer. A memorial service
was held Saturday, Sept. 24, at Christ Methodist Church in Jasper.
Interment will be in October in the Rome Cemetery in Shiloh,
OH.
Mr. Moser was born March 15, 1933, at home in Shiloh, OH, the
son of Russell and Lydia Moser.
He spent a lifetime working in the telephone industry, starting
in construction in 1951 and retiring in 2000 in management. He
worked as a laborer, installer/repairman, cable splicer, plant
manager and later as a company manager.
He worked in Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, Mississippi and Alabama for
Northern Ohio Communications, Pella (IA) Telephone Co., North
American Communications, Continental Telephone Company, Calhoun
City (MS) Telephone Co., Telephone and Data Systems and Oakman
Telephone Co.
He was an active member of Christ United Methodist Church where
he served as chairman of the Board of Trustees, president of
the Men's Club and served on the finance committee.
Mr. Moser was a member of the Oakman Lion's Club and had held
membership over the years in Civitans, Kiwanis and Rotary. He
served as president of the Calhoun City Chamber of Commerce.
He had served as a member of volunteer fire departments in Hector,
MN, Thorsby, AL and Calhoun City, MS. He was also an amateur
radio operator and was honored twice by the MARS network for
relaying emergency messages during the Alaskan earthquake and
during a train derailment in rural Minnesota.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Moser of Jasper;
sons and daughters-in-law, Michael R. Moser and Susan of Crossville;
Steven Moser of Hattiesburg, MS; and David and Tamara Moser of
Birmingham; daughter and son-in-law, Leslie and David Spivey
of Calhoun City, MS; brother and sister-in-law, Darrell and Shirley
Moser of Kennesaw, GA; grandchildren, Amber Findley, Skye Moser,
Tess Moser and Prudence Hamilton of Crossville; Anna Hamilton
of Knoxville; Claire Hamilton of Asheville, NC; Nick Hamilton
of Hobbs, NM; Amanda Glover and her husband, Chris, of Mississippi;
Maggie Webster and her husband, Derrick, of Bessemer, AL; Kyle
Spivey of Starkville, MS; and Leigh Moser of Mobile, AL.
Also, three nieces and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Geraldine
Strong, of Shiloh, OH.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Christ Methodist Church,
Oakman Lion's Club, Satch Saddler, Milan Bright, Wayne Brown,
Dr. Tom Camp and Edwin Banks. The Rev. Robert Mount officiated
and Kilgore-Green Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The family requests memorial donations be made to Christ United
Methodist Church, P.O. Box 790, Jasper, AL; New Beacon Hospice,
302 Blackwell Dairy Road, Jasper, AL; or the American Cancer
Society.
Kathryn B. Tinsley
July 16, 1922 - Sept.
26, 2005
Kathryn Bell (Rogers) Tinsley, 83, of Crossville, passed away
Sept. 26, 2005. A memorial service will be held in Crossville
at a later date.
Mrs. Tinsley was born July 16, 1922 in Knoxville, the daughter
of Maude (Bell) and Edward Rogers.
After graduating from Knoxville High School in 1940, she attended
the University of Tennessee prior to her marriage to Marcus F.
Tinsley. She was a homemaker, an avid golfer for 50 years, and
a bridge player.
She was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church
of Crossville.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Marcus F. Tinsley
Sr., a retired lieutenant colonel of the United States Air Force,
of Crossville; daughter, Sherry T. White and husband Blake of
Kansas; son, Marcus F. Tinsley Jr. and wife Carol of Chattanooga;
granddaughters, Kelle Gross and husband Brad of Kansas and Kathryn
Snyder and husband Sam of Jasper, TN; grandson, Kevin Tinsley,
a senior at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville; great-granddaughters,
Cole and Abbey Gross of Kansas; nephews and cousins in Tennessee,
Kentucky and Alaska.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Opal M. Winningham
July 25, 1929 - Sept.
24, 2005
Opal M. Winningham, 76, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 24,
2005. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 28 from the chapel
of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Tim Beaty officiating
and music by the Heavenly Travelers. Burial was in Green Acres
Memory Gardens.
Ms. Winningham was born July 25, 1929 in Overton County, the
daughter of Connie Ledbetter and Anna Mae Bybee Ledbetter.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Bill
Cochran of Farmington Hills, MI; grandchildren, Melissa Brzys
and Michael Petty; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
great-grandson, Derek Brzys; and brothers, Cleston and Ewing
Ledbetter.
Pallbearers were Avery Wright, Robert Plummer, Devin Briggs,
Gayron Wright, Brandon Briggs and Anthony Smith.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
These obituaries were published
Sept. 28.
Charlie W. Hale
Sept. 23, 2005
Charlie W. Hale, 86, of Pikeville, passed away Sept. 23, 2005.
Funeral services were conducted Sept. 27 from the chapel of Putnam-Reed
Funeral Home of Pikeville, with the Revs. Dan Raines, Jerry Merciers
and Timothy Churches officiating. Burial was in McDowell Cemetery.
Mr. Hale was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include his children, Evelyn (Don) Smith of Crossville,
Carolyn (Charles) Pettit, Jimmie (Cynthia) Hale and Charlene
West, all of Pikeville, and Landon (Donna) Hale of Crossville;
sisters, Flora (Hale) Hankins of Dunlap and Laura (Hale) Gideon
of Spring City; brother, Tommy (Margaret) Hale; 22 grandchildren;
28 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces,
nephews, cousins and many friends.
Putnam-Reed Funeral Home of Pikeville was in charge of the arrangements.
Charlotte M. Keith
March 22, 1954 - Sept.
23, 2005
Charlotte Maria Keith, 51, of Monterey, passed away Sept. 23,
2005. Visitation and remembrances were held Sept. 27 from the
chapel of Hood Funeral Home.
Mrs. Keith was born March 22, 1954 in Hazard, KY, the daughter
of Archie and Virginia Collison Smith.
She was a loving wife and mother.
Survivors include her husband, Tony Keith of Monterey; daughters,
Shannon Blair of Monterey and Debi Blair of McMinnville; brother,
Doug Smith of Middletown, OH; sisters, Cora King of Jackson,
KY and Linda Otey of Charlotte, NC; and grandchildren, Breanna
Gunn and Allie Gonzalez.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com
Nellie M. Vaughn
Dec. 31, 1933 - Sept.
23, 2005
Nellie Mae Vaughn, 71, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 23, 2005.
Funeral services were conducted Sept. 26 from the Clarkrange
chapel of Jennings Funeral Home, with Bro. Michael Swallows officiating.
Burial was in Campground Cemetery.
Mrs. Vaughn was born Dec. 31, 1933, in Banner, TN, the daughter
of Lester and Mae (Brown) Hall.
She was a cook at Clarkrange Elementary.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Darrell
Hall of Crossville; grandchildren, Kristin Hall and Sarah Hall
of Crossville; sisters, Lois Atkinson of Galion, OH, Eula Smith
of Galion, OH and Joyce Conley of Crossville; and brothers, Cleo
Hall and Joe Hall of Galion, OH.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Cordell Vaughn.
Pallbearers were Gary Geer, Phillip Geer, Roger Miller, Jeremy
Tayes, Joe Hall and J.C. Vaughn.
Jennings Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
These obituaries were published
Sept. 27.
Ola B. Brewer
Dec. 29, 1920 - Sept.
20, 2005
Ola Burgess Brewer, 84, of Pikeville, passed away Sept. 20, 2005.
Funeral services were conducted Sept. 24 from the chapel of Putnam-Reed
Funeral Home, with Elders Clayton Evans and Roger Pennycuff officiating.
Burial was in Beach Cemetery.
Mrs. Brewer was born Dec. 29, 1920, in Cumberland County, the
daughter of W.E. and Effie Croft Burgess.
She was a charter member of New Hope Baptist Church of Christ.
She loved the word, singing and spending time in the house of
God. For as long as she could physically see, she read her Bible
daily and, until her death, spent much time in prayer. She said
the greatest thing that ever happened to her was when she got
saved.
For many years, Mrs. Brewer cleaned houses. She delighted in
making things shine. The families that she worked for became
like her own. She loved and prayed for them regularly. Her family
was her delight. Nothing gave her more pleasure than cooking
a big meal and having them around the table. Often times it would
include a time of singing together. She was a very talented,
honest, hardworking woman. She spent long hours in the garden
and sewing on the sewing machine.
Survivors include her son, Estell (Sue) Brewer of Baird, TX;
daughter, Alene (Gordon) Smith of Pikeville; daughter-in-law,
Elsie Brewer of Elyria, OH; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren;
and two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Oma (Ross) Hubbard
of Crossville; five sisters-in-law, and a host of family, friends
and loved ones.
She had an extra special relationship with her great-grandson,
Caleb, and his mother, Conda (Ken) Hysell who assisted with her
caregiving. Many others held a special place in her heart, especially
her dear friend, Kathleen DeBord; sisters-in-law, Nellie Brewer
and Hattie Burgess; niece, Jeannie Cillo; cousin, Duane Turner;
and grandson, Jarod Coxey.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
loving husband of 51 years, Sharlie; sons, James Cecil and Ernest
Brewer; daughter and son-in-law, Annie and Harold Wayne Walton;
brothers, Eston, Wilkie, Johnie, Tommy, Dossie, Dossie and Garland
Burgess; sisters, Alice, Elsie and Macy Burgess, Lottie Brewer,
Lona Smith and Irma Wyatt; cousin, Daniel Sampson, who was raised
with her family; and special friend, Lora Boynton.
Pallbearers were Tommy Jones, Tim Smith, Cory Smith, Aaron Smith,
Jerry Coxey, Jarod Coxey, Levi Coxey, Ken Hysell and Caleb Hysell.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Beach Cemetery Fund,
c/o Neva Swafford, PO Box 201, Pikeville, TN 37367.
Putnam-Reed Funeral Home of Pikeville was in charge of the arrangements.
Melissa L. Noel
July 14, 1953 - Sept.
17, 2005
Melissa Lee Noel, 52, of Loma Rica, CA, passed away Sept. 17,
2005. A memorial service was conducted Sept. 26 at the Foothill
Lion's Club Hall, Loma Rica. Inurnment arrangements were under
the direction of Chapel of the Twin Cities in Yuba City, CA.
Mrs. Noel was born in San Francisco, CA and was a Yuba-Sutter
resident for 24 years. She was the owner of Noel's Saw and Mower
in Loma Rica for nine years.
A 1970 graduate of Saratoga High School, she attended Baylor
University in Waco, Texas.
Survivors include her daughters, Keara Melissa Driscoll of Loma
Rica, CA and Colleen Lee Driscoll of Marysville, CA; parents,
Dr. Richard D. and Edith "Nell" Hamilton of Crossville;
sisters, Melanie DeAngelis of Mountain Ranch, CA, Anna-Maria
Daulton of Gilroy, CA, and Kristienna Plunkett of Idaho; and
granddaughter, Jamie Madill of Loma Rica, CA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe J. Noel; and brother,
Daniel Hamilton.
Donations may be made to the Loma Rica Community Fire Department,
11485 Loma Rica Road, Marysville CA 95901.
Chapel of the Twin Cities of Yuba City, CA, was in charge of
the arrangements.
Anna L. Veach
Aug. 4, 1920 - Sept. 19,
2005
Anna Lee Veach, 85, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 19, 2005.
Funeral services were conducted Sept. 22 from the chapel of Crossville
Memorial Funeral Home, with Ed Todd and the Rev. Harold Garrett
officiating. Burial was held Sept. 23 in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Music was provided by Jeannie and Glen Vowel, Daniel Veach, Ed
Todd and Jan Saunders.
Mrs. Veach was born Aug. 4, 1920, in Overton County.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her son, Daniel Veach of Decatur, GA; daughter,
Maida Varga of Deerlodge, TN; sisters, Opal Gunner of Alabama
and Leta Spaulding of Cincinnati, OH; brother, Walter Harold
Garrett of Crossville; sister-in-law, Eldena Garrett of Crossville;
grandchildren, Cindy, Carol and Samuel; and great-grandchild,
Christian.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Veach.
Pallbearers were Dan Veach, Rick Spelman, Sam Varga, Leonard
Ross and Chris Shirley.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
These obituaries were published
Sept. 23.
Michael L. Dooley
Jan. 6, 1953 - Sept. 19,
2005
Michael Lin Dooley, 52, of Bean Station, TN, passed away Sept.
19, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 22 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mr. Dooley was born Jan. 6, 1953, in Crossville, the son of Marjorie
(Turner) and John F. Dooley.
He was an x-ray technologist. He received his X-ray Technology
Registry at Cumberland Medical Center while employed there. He
later worked at hospitals in Kentucky and East Tennessee and
was employed at Ft. Sanders Park West Medical Center in Knoxville
for approximately 10 years. He loved the outdoors and was a golf
enthusiast. He was personable and enjoyed spending time with
family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia (Sillings) Dooley; mother
and stepfather, Marjorie and Eddie Baker; stepdaughters, Cara
Bly and Crystal Schnell; siblings, Trent Dooley, Kathy Dooley-Smith,
Cindy Butnor and Beth Lee; grandchildren, Riayn, Rylee, Roxanne
and Caleb; and 23 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, John F. Dooley; brother,
George Dooley; grandparents, George and Edna Turner and Brooks
and Katherine Dooley Sr.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Vera G. Futhey
Nov. 10, 1941 - Sept.
18, 2005
Vera Genece Futhey, 63, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 18,
2005. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 21 from the chapel
of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Phil Jenkins officiating.
Burial was in Linary Cemetery.
Mrs. Futhey was born Nov. 10, 1941 in Cumberland County, the
daughter of Willie Odell Hayes and Mertie Alice Kerley Hayes.
She was a homemaker and a member of Linary Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Wilbur Futhey of Crossville; daughter
and son-in-law, Melinda and Jim Gist of Crossville; grandchildren,
Bradley Futhey and Allison Wilson; brother, Earl Hayes; sisters,
Flora Whitaker, Wilma Williams, Ellen Cox, Sharon Smith and Carolyn
Hennessee; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
brothers, Odell and Tom Hayes; and sisters, Alice Hayes and Mary
Ruth Sullivan.
Pallbearers were Rick Hayes, Johnny Hennessee, Jimmy Thompson,
Jeff Coble, Kevin Sutton and Kelly Sutton.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
Euell E. Mathes
Aug. 12, 1935 - Sept.
18, 2005
Euell Edwin Mathes, 70, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 18,
2005. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 20 from the chapel
of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with David Neal and Rick
Burse officiating. Burial was in Linary Cemetery.
Mr. Mathes was born Aug. 12, 1935 in Cumberland County, the son
of James and Ruby Pearl Patton Mathes.
He was a retired carpenter and a member of the Linary Church
of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Parsons Mathes; sons and daughters-in-law,
Danny Mathes, Tim and Jo Mathes and Kelly and Tammy Mathes; daughter,
Tonya Mathes, all of Crossville; brother and sister-in-law, Lowell
and Maxine Mathes of Crystal Springs, FL; grandchildren, Kyle,
Amanda, Zach, Jeremy, Gerace and Bri-Anne; great-grandson, Gavin;
and special friend, Teresa Presley.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers were Terry Mathes, Kenny Neal, Dewey Parsons, Jeremy
Mathes, David Neal and William Lizarraga.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
These obituaries were published
Sept. 20.
Beulah B. Cooter
Sept. 15, 2005
Beulah Bailey Cooter, 83, passed away Sept. 15, 2005 at Cumberland
Medical Center in Crossville following a lengthy illness. She
is a native of Greeneville, TN.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ted Cooter of Crossville;
her daughter, Vicki Stout of Nashville, TN; her son, Lance Cooter
of Lynchburg, TN; her daughter-in-law, Ellen Cooter; and three
grandchildren, Elizabeth Stout of Nashville, and Jack and Jim
Bob Cooter of Lynchburg, TN.
Funeral services were conducted Sept. 18 at Zion Methodist Church
in Baileyton, TN, with burial following at Zion Cemetery.
She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. She
suffered her lengthy illness with bravery and grace. She loved
God, her family and her pets. She touched all with her kindness
and generosity. The world will be a far less gentle and kind
place without her.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Cumberland County,
30 East Adams Street, Crossville, TN.
These obituaries were published
Sept. 16.
Thelma L. Cheadle
Sept. 1, 1920 - Aug. 21,
2005
Thelma Lee Cheadle, 84, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 21, 2005.
No services are planned at this time.
Mrs. Cheadle was born Sept. 1, 1920, in White County, the daughter
of Charlie Dow and Georgia Reed Phipps.
She was a homemaker and a member of Fredonia Baptist Church.
She worked many years with the Agriculture Extension office.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jesse and Linda
Cheadle of Aiken, SC; daughters and son-in-law, Susan Cheadle
Houston of Crossville and Joan and Rudy Maes of Easton, PA; brothers,
Carl Phipps of Chula Vista, CA, Earl Phipps and Ernest Phipps
of Nashville and Hassel Phipps of Anderson, IN; grandchildren,
Chris, Craig, Carl, Chad, Curt and Jessica Maes, Sue Murphy,
Tanna Taylor, Lisa Pineyro, Sean and Jesse Cheadle, C.J. and
Charlie Houston; and 15 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Jesse Cheadle; brother, Charles Phipps; and sister,
Jane Ledbetter.
The family has respectfully asked that donations be made to Hospice
of Cumberland County.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com
Paul L. Eldridge
March 4, 2005
Paul L. Eldridge, 75, of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Crossville
and Clio, MI, passed away March 4, 2005, at Hope Hospice of Cape
Coral, FL. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday,
Sept. 18, at First Church of the Nazarene, 2565 N. Main Street,
Crossville, with Pastor Dale Bailey officiating.
Andy L. Pugh
April 2, 1977 - Sept.
10, 2005
Andy Lee Pugh, 28, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 10, 2005.
Funeral services were conducted Sept. 13 from the chapel of Bilbrey
Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike Kerley officiating. Interment was
in Hebbertsburg Cemetery.
Mr. Pugh was born April 2, 1977, in Crossville, the son of Connie
and Ronald Pugh.
He was a farmer.
Survivors include his mother, Connie Pugh of Crab Orchard; brother,
Wayne Pugh of Crossville; sister, Sherry Pugh of Atlanta, GA;
maternal grandparents, Lois and Wiley Smith Sr. of Crossville;
and paternal grandparents, Jean and Bill Wilson of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Pugh; and grandfather,
Harry Pugh.
Pallbearers were Kevin Woody, Kevin Keyes, Keith Smith, Stacy
Pugh, Jason Sidwell, Keith Sidwell, Josh Hinch and Wayne Pugh.
The family has requested memorials be made to Kids, Inc.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
These obituaries were published
Sept. 14.
Steve Bosland
Sept. 12, 2005
Steve Bosland, 68, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Sept. 12,
2005. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept.
16, at Linary Church of Christ.
Mr. Bosland was retired from the Department of Transportation
as the state traffic engineer. During the '60s and '70s, he designed
interstate and state highways and designed the first truck escape
lane on Monteagle Mountain. He has served on several traffic/highway/safety
committees while living in Cumberland County.
He loved woodworking and making projects for friends and family,
along with making and flying model airplanes.
Survivors include his wife, Viva; children, Alex Bosland of Crossville
and Vee (Nathan) Carter of Indianapolis; and grandchild, Ashlee
(Nathan) Giesler of Indianapolis.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer
Society, Cumberland County Hospice or Linary Church of Christ
building fund.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
Joy R. Bowman
June 8, 1937 - Sept. 3,
2005
Joy Ruth (Turner) Bowman, 68, of Crossville, passed away Sept.
3, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 5 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Scott White officiating. Interment
was in Turner Cemetery.
Mrs. Bowman was born June 8, 1937 in Crossville, the daughter
of Hazel (Hassler) and John Turner.
She was a local realtor, a restaurant owner and a homemaker.
She enjoyed traveling, sewing and working in her garden. She
also loved spending time with her children and grandchildren,
who will miss their "Nana Joy" very much.
Survivors include her companion of over 16 years, Eddie Frechette
of Crossville; children, Clyde Gregory Bowman, wife Marcia and
their children, Bo, Travis and Kari of Crossville; John Nicholas
Bowman, wife Linda and their children, Brittany, Caroline and
John of Greenville, SC; and Pamela Jill Ramsey, husband Glenn
and their children, Leslie Megan and Shelby Ramsey of Cookeville;
sister, Sylvia Wilson of Crossville; brother, Russ Turner of
North Carolina; and numerous other relatives and close friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
brother, John David Turner; and daughter, Leslie Bowman.
Pallbearers were Scott Howard, Kevin Howard, Travis Watson, Bo
Watson, Todd Davenport and Andrew Hargis.
The family has requested donations be made to Hospice of Cumberland
County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Paul L. Eldridge
May 9, 1929 - March 4,
2005
Paul L. Eldridge, 75, of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Crossville
and Clio, MI, passed away March 4, 2005, at Hope Hospice of Cape
Coral, FL. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday,
Sept. 18, at First Church of the Nazarene, 2565 N. Main Street,
Crossville, with Pastor Dale Bailey officiating. Burial took
place in Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris, MI, with a military
graveside service under the auspices of VFW Post #822 Honor Guard.
Mr. Eldridge was born May 9, 1929 in Monterey, TN.
He served six years in the U.S. Army and also in the Tennessee
State Guard from 1991 to 2001. He married Ardyth Barber on Jan.
2, 1954 in Flint, MI. He attended the Church of the Nazarene
in Florida and also in Crossville, as well as New Covenant Free
Methodist Church in Clio, MI. He retired from GM's Service Parts
Operation in Swartz Creek, MI, and was a member of UAW Local
#659. After retirement, he worked at Covenant Hills Camp, Otisville,
MI, for nine years before moving to Tennessee and Florida.
Survivors include his wife, Ardyth; son, David and wife Patricia
of Grand Blanc, MI; daughters, Judy and husband Jay Irwin of
Cape Coral, FL and Nancy and husband Joe Mulder of Grand Ledge,
MI; grandchildren, Heather and husband John Hocken and Nicole
Eldridge; three step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren;
brother Bill and wife Sue of Crossville; two special cousins,
Carl and wife Odene Sutton and Bufford and wife Margie, all of
Crossville; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary Eldridge;
and brothers, Tom and Eugene.
Those desiring may make contributions to the Crossville First
Church of the Nazarene.
Patricia A. Mutchler
April 28, 1931 - Sept.
8, 2005
Patricia Ann (Skinner) Mutchler, 74, of Fairfield Glade, passed
away Sept. 8, 2005. A memorial service was held at St. Francis
of Assisi Catholic Church on Sept. 13, with the Rev. Thomas Moser
and Deacon Keith Farber officiating.
Mrs. Mutchler was born April 28, 1931, in Chillicothe, OH, the
daughter of Margaret (Stewart) and Carl Skinner.
She was a homemaker and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic
Church.
Survivors include her sons, Tom Mutchler and Bill Mutchler of
Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren, Melinda and Jennifer Mutchler;
and brothers, Bill Skinner of Eskanaba, MI and Carl Skinner of
Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
her husband, James Charles Mutchler; sister, Harriet Alter; and
brothers, Stewart Skinner and Bob Skinner.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Lloyd Tanner
Oct. 15, 1931 - Sept.
9, 2005
Lloyd Tanner, 73, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 9, 2005. Funeral
services were conducted Sept. 12 from the chapel of Crossville
Memorial Funeral Home, with Tommy Clark officiating. Burial was
in Mayland Cemetery.
Mr. Tanner was born Oct. 15, 1931 in Cumberland County, the son
of Oliver Tanner and Kate Long Tanner.
He was a farmer and deputy sheriff. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his children, Dolores Ann Tanner of Crossville,
Patricia Marsh of Cookeville, Deborah Sue Tanner of Lebanon,
Robert Edward Tanner of Crossville, Nita Ann Qualls of Crossville
and Regina Lewis of Crossville; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;
sisters, Frances Whittington of Crossville and Thelma Jean Hurd
of Georgia; brother, Teddy Tanner of Mayland; and close friend
and helper for 30 years, Henry Williams.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Willie Ruth Tanner; and son, Tommy Lee Tanner.
Pallbearers were Henry Williams, Gerry Cox, Darrell Lane, Rusty
Randolph, Clarence Padgett and Kevin Padgett.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to
Hospice of Cumberland County and the American Cancer Society.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
Shirley Williams-Ledford
Oct. 11, 1937 - Sept.
12, 2005
Shirley Williams-Ledford, 67, of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away
Sept. 12, 2005. She was born Oct. 11, 1937 in Thurmont, MD. She
was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters, Kimberly Flowers of Crossville
and Kathy Acosta of Tampa, FL; son-in-law, David Acosta; son
and daughter-in-law, Roger and Elaine Williams of Windsor, CT;
stepchildren, Theresa, Paul, Anna, Benjamin and Dawn Ledford;
grandchildren, Davina Latham and TJ Flowers of Crossville; great-grandchildren,
Draven Carter and Skye Latham of Crossville; three brothers and
two sisters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Ledford; mother,
Florence Baker; father, Walter Baker; and two brothers.
These obituaries were published
Sept. 13.
Floyd E. Barnes
Feb. 7, 1928 - Sept. 8,
2005
Floyd E. Barnes, 77, of Crossville, passed away Sept. 8, 2005.
Funeral services were conducted Sept. 12 from the chapel of Evans
Mortuary of Rockwood, with the Rev. Carl Durham officiating.
Graveside services and interment followed in Oak Grove Cemetery
in Rockwood.
Mr. Barnes was born Feb. 7, 1928, in Rockwood, the son of Clifford
and Hazel Barnes.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army of Occupation during World
War II in Japan, retired furnace operator from General Motors
and a member of United Auto Workers of American Union.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Yvonne
Barnes of Crossville; daughters and son-in-law, Debbie and Randy
Norris and Brandi Kirkland, all of Crossville; grandchildren,
Ashley Estey, David Estey, Lee Norris, Mckenzy Kirkland and Maddy
Kirkland; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Dorothy "Betty" Barnes; granddaughter, Tammy Kay Barnes;
and sister, Omie Fox.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.
Delbert Bradley
June 16, 1932 - Sept.
5, 2005
Delbert "Brad" Bilbrey, 73, of Gainesboro, TN, passed
away Sept. 2, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 8 from
the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Scott Johnson
officiating. Burial was in Taylor's Chapel Cemetery, with full
military honors.
Mr. Bradley was born June 16, 1932 in Sumner County, the son
of William C. and Matilda Choate Bradley.
He was retired after 22 years in the U.S. Army, having served
proudly in both the Korean and Vietnam wars.
Survivors include his wife, Treva Lewis Bradley; sons, William
Bradley and Alex Redwine; daughters, Cherry (Jimmy) Kirkley,
Angela (Richard) Mifflin and Lavonda (Brian) Brown; 10 grandchildren;
sister, Francis Mallory; brother, Ray Bradley; and special mother-in-law,
Irene Lewis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,
Winfred Bradley; and sisters, Maxine Bradley and Earline Moore.
Pallbearers were the Veterans Honor Guard.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
Paul L. Eldridge
March 4, 2005
Paul L. Eldridge, 75, of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Crossville
and Clio, MI, passed away March 4, 2005, at Hope Hospice of Cape
Coral, FL. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday,
Sept. 18, at First Church of the Nazarene, 2565 N. Main Street,
Crossville, with Pastor Dale Bailey officiating.
Darlene H. Fluegge
Sept. 7, 1936 - Sept.
7, 2005
Darlene Hulda Fluegge, 69, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Sept.
7, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Sept. 21, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee, WI.
Ms. Fluegge was born Sept. 7, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter
of Hulda Marie (Fechter) and Richard Fluegge.
She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and was an
application engineer at Lindberg Manufacturing.
Survivors include her mother, Hulda Marie (Fechter) Sabatino
of Punta Gorda, FL; stepfather, Anthony Sabatino of Punta Gorda,
FL; and companion, Roselie VanDeuren of Fairfield Glade.
She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Fluegge.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Edwin J. Urbany
Oct. 29, 1920 - Sept.
3, 2005
Edwin J. Urbany, 84, passed away on Sept. 3, 2005 at the St.
Vincent's Hospice in Indianapolis, IN. He was born Oct. 29, 1920
in Nemacolin, PA to the late Mary (Gaydos) and Joseph Urbany.
Mr. Urbany played semi-professional baseball before joining the
Navy at age 20, serving from 1940 to 1944. He was a survivor
of Guadalcanal and earned a purple heart for wounds received
during the sinking of his ship, the U.S.S. Wake. While in the
Navy he met Elsie Mae Bryner, also from Nemacolin, who was serving
in the Coast Guard. They were married in 1946, having five children
between 1947 and 1961 (Karen, Jack, Deb, Joe, and Timmy).
Mr. Urbany attended college while serving in the Navy and later
completed training in electronics. After owning and operating
Urbany's Radio Sales, he went on to a career with Westinghouse,
where he retired from in 1982. He also was an active member of
the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus, American Legion
and the Elks.
Several years after the untimely death of his loving wife Elsie
to cancer, Mr. Urbany wed Lucille Shivley, also a lifelong Westinghouse
employee, who brought great joy to the family. They lived in
Lima and retired to Fairfield Glade, TN, where he enjoyed his
passion for golf and had many wonderful memories.
Mr. Urbany is preceded in death by his son, Timothy; wife, Lucille;
stepmother, Helen Urbany; and brother, Bernard. He is survived
by a long list of people who loved and will miss Big Ed Urbany;
it includes brother Howard Urbany and sisters Mildred Shumar,
Mary Celli, Bernadine Hicks and JoAnn Cihon; daughters, Karen
Harman Creek and Deborah Hermiller and their husbands, John and
Jim; sons, Jack and Joe and their wives, Helen and Julie, and
a whole bunch of grandkids who brought pride and joy to Grandpa
Urbany in many ways they will never know, including David Harman,
Jason Harman, Brook Urbany Balos, Justin Urbany, Emily Hermiller,
Andrew Urbany, Jordan Urbany, Kaitlin Hermiller, James Urbany,
Patrick Hermiller, Anthony Urbany, Connor Urbany, Alec Urbany,
and twin great-grandsons Dylan and Jeremy Harman. And a lot of
golfing buddies.
The funeral mass will be held during the Thanksgiving holiday
at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fairfield Glade,
TN. A memorial service will be held in September at St. Hugh
Catholic Church in Carmichaels, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to St. Vincent Hospice, 8450 N. Payne Rd.,
Indianapolis, IN 46268.
Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center of Carmel, IN, was in charge
of the arrangements.
These obituaries were published
Sept. 9.
Mary Jane Boyce
Oct. 28, 1925 - Sept.
4, 2005
Mary Jane (McGuire) Boyce, 79, of Fairfield Glade, passed away
Sept. 4, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 10, at the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church, with
her final resting place in Skowhegen, ME.
Mrs. Boyce was born Oct. 28, 1925 in Skowhegen, ME, to Harvey
A. and Emma Shumway McGuire.
On Feb. 21, 1959, she married Warren Turner Boyce in her family's
Skowhegen farmhouse. She was an active volunteer throughout her
life, supporting activities and organizations important to her
and her children. These included PTA, the Crystal Lake Heraldry
Guard Band Boosters, First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake,
Habitat for Humanity and Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church.
She was an enthusiastic baseball and football fan with her most
zealous support going to her favorite team, the Boston Red Sox.
She enjoyed playing bridge with close friends and making cookies
with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Warren, of Fairfield Glade; children,
Carolyn (Jim Manning) Boyce of Crossville, Nancy (Rob) DuPont
of Mundelein, IL, Allan (Kris) Boyce of Geneva, IL and Anne (Dan)
Iscra of Crystal Lake, IL; and nine grandsons, Tyler, Adam, Blake
and Bennett Iscra, Jordan and Nathan DuPont, and Kyle, Eric and
Scott Boyce.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
brother, Harvey A. McGuire Jr.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the
American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity or the Fairfield
Glade United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
Eugene W. Hall Jr.
Aug. 11, 1951 - Sept.
2, 2005
Eugene (Gene) Wallace Hall Jr., 54, of Crossville, passed away
Sept. 2, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 5 from the
chapel of Hood Funeral Home.
Mr. Hall was born Aug. 11, 1951, in Knoxville, the son of Eugene
Wallace and Betty Evans Hall Sr.
He was raised in Nashville and graduated from Antioch High School
in 1969. He and Pattye Hall have lived in Crossville the last
three and a half years. He was an associate of Wal-Mart in the
meat department. He loved sports, especially football, and was
a UT fan. He was an Army veteran and served in Vietnam.
Survivors include his former wife, Pattye Hall of Crossville;
sons, Eugene W. Hall III and George Edward Hall; daughter, Jessica
Deanna Hall, all of Nashville; sisters, Gail J. Cole of Las Vegas,
NV, Donna H. Bagsby of Dixon, TN, Nancy J. Grant of Nashville,
Susan J. Hernandez of Abilene, TX and Jennifer C. Robinson of
Nashville; and brother, Rex A. Hall of Smyrna.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents
and brother, Lonnie F. Hall.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com
Jennifer B. Watts
Sept. 6, 1948 - Sept.
5, 2005
Jennifer Bilbrey Watts, 56, of Jasper, TN, passed away Sept.
5, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 5 from the Jasper
Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home of Jasper, with the Rev. Mike Teague
officiating. Interment was in Pine Grove Cemetery in Jasper,
TN.
Mrs. Watts was born Sept. 6, 1948 in Crossville, the daughter
of James Raymond Bilbrey and Thelma Newberry Bilbrey.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her mother, Thelma Newberry Bilbrey; husband,
Alfred William "Bill" Watts Sr.; son, Alfred William
"Billy" Watts Jr. and his wife, Lisa; grandchildren,
Amber Joy Watts, Johnathan Michael Hamilton and Scott Alexander
Rousse; brothers, Raymond Bilbrey, Ricky Bilbrey and Robby Bilbrey;
several nieces and nephews; and close friend, Judy Eggert.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Raymond Bilbrey;
and son, Joshua James Watts.
Pallbearers were the maintenance crew from Seymour Tubing in
Dunlap, TN.
Rogers Funeral Home of Jasper, TN, was in charge of the arrangements.
These obituaries were published
Sept. 7.
Doyle Adams
Aug. 20, 1923 - Aug. 31,
2005
Doyle Adams, 82, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 31, 2005. Funeral
services were conducted Sept. 3 from the chapel of Crossville
Memorial Funeral Home, with Joe Campbell officiating. Burial
was in Fredonia Cemetery. Military honors were provided by the
Veterans Honor Guard.
Mr. Adams was born Aug. 20, 1923 in Cumberland County, the son
of James Thomas Adams and Hattie Vianne Goss Adams.
He was a retired quarry worker and served in the U.S. Army in
World War II.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Woodrow and
Carla Reed Adams of Nashville, Roy Adams of Georgia, Lynn and
Gina Smith Adams of Murfreesboro, and Jackie and Terri Johnson
Adams of Nashville; daughters and sons-in-law, Vianne and Bobby
Moore of Crossville, Doylene Goss of Smyrna, Henrietta and Eddie
Blaylock of Crossville, and Nancy and Mike Knox of Smyrna; 18
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Pearl Tabor; and
several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters,
Annie Rector and Bertha Bowman; brothers, Henry, Lester, Stanley
and Woodrow Adams; and great-grandchild, Dillon Calahan.
Pallbearers were Dustin Adams, Tyler Knox, Bill Goss, Joey Moore,
Todd Gentry and Robert Dyer.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
Carl L. Brown
Nov. 28, 1933 - Aug. 27,
2005
Carl Lee Brown, 71, formerly of Crossville, passed away Aug.
27, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 3 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Jeff Adcock officiating. Interment
was in Big Lick Cemetery. Full military honors were provided
by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Mr. Brown was born Nov. 28, 1933 in Crossville, the son of Ida
(Kerley) and Wilburn Calvin Brown.
He was a master sign maker and a member of the Church of Christ.
He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Betty (Mangrum) Brown of St. Cloud,
FL; daughter, Clara Teresa Korokous of Madison, TN; brother,
Roy Brown of Crossville; sisters, Violet Kerley of Crossville
and Rosalie Phifer of Murfreesboro; and grandchildren, Johnathan,
Christopher and Gena.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers,
Arnold Brown, Martin Brown and Glenn Brown; and sisters, Pauline
Frady and Lois Rogers.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Betty J. Lawson
Oct. 12, 1930 - Aug. 30,
2005
Betty Jean Lawson, 74, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 30, 2005.
Funeral services were conducted Sept. 2 at Church of the Nazarene,
with Dan Hively and Dale Bailey officiating. Burial was in Crossville
City Cemetery.
Mrs. Lawson was born Oct. 12, 1930, the daughter of Crawford
Buck and Pearly Edna Copeland Buck.
She was a retired desk clerk from the Heritage Inn where she
worked for 20 years and was a member of Church of the Nazarene.
Survivors include her husband, Farrell Dexter Lawson of Crossville;
children, Debra Kay Kokes, Danny Ray Wyatt, Richard Farrell Lawson
and Nicholas Dexter Lawson, all of Crossville; grandchildren,
Abby Jo Reagan, Travis Wyatt, Tiffany Lawson, Brad Wyatt, Kattie
Lawson, Jeremiah Kokes, Nathan Kokes and Heather Kokes; great-grandchildren,
Cody and Hailey Reagan and Mason Galo; and sisters, Christine
Womack of Whitehouse, TN, and Bobbie Buck and Grace Cox of Crossville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
sisters, Ellen Buck and Bessie Cox; and brothers, Floyd and Clinton
Buck.
Pallbearers were Adam Reagan, Travis Wyatt, Brad Wyatt, Tommy
Womack, Randy Womack and Chester Hall Jr.
Honorary pallbearer was Cody Reagan.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge
of the arrangements.
Johnnie C. Warner
Aug. 30, 1939 - Sept.
1, 2005
Johnnie Curtis "JC" Warner, 66, of Crossville, passed
away Sept. 1, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 3 from
the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. David Dalton and
Bro. Gene Brock officiating. Interment was in Thomas Springs
Cemetery.
He was a member of Lantana Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda (Gilbert) Warner; sons and
daughters-in-law, Gary and Melissa Warner and Chris and Stephanie
Warner; and grandchildren, Garrett, Matt and Stephanie Warner
and Bree Monday.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers were Thomas Evans, Benny Evans, Monroe Oakes, Phillip
Vanwinkle, Billy Blaylock and Billy Gilbert.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
These obituaries were published
Sept. 6.
Lucille Buckner
Sept. 11, 1921 - Aug.
28, 2005
Lucille (Smith) Buckner, 83, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Aug.
28, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 31 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with the Rev. Sandy Shawhan officiating
and special music by Daniel Farris. Interment was in Pomona Cemetery.
Mrs. Buckner was born Sept. 11, 1921 in Crossville, the daughter
of Myrtle (Farris) and Everett D. Smith.
She was a retired motel clerk and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Sue Buckner of Toledo,
OH; sons and daughters-in-law, Don C. and Barbara Buckner of
Pleasant Hill, Dennis W. and Louise Buckner of Crossville and
Jerry D. and Becky Buckner of Crossville; special niece, Joanne
Bradam and husband Tommy of Crossville; grandchildren, Rebecca
Lynnes, Curt Buckner, Brian Buckner, Jennifer Rose and Elizabeth
Polly; and great-grandchildren, Amanda and Sara Buckner.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Dock Curtis Buckner; and sisters, Josie Randolph, Myrtle
Harp and Mildred Smith.
Pallbearers were Tommy Farris, Haskell Holsapple, Jeff Webb,
Tom Bradam and Mike Rose.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Bessie I. Burdette
Nov. 7, 1932 - Aug. 20,
2005
Bessie Idell Burdette, 72, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 20,
2005. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 24 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Steve Haston officiating.
Interment was in Longwood Cemetery in Van Buren County.
Mrs. Burdette was born Nov. 7, 1932 in Van Buren County, the
daughter of Sarah Elizabeth (Brewer) and H. C. Burdette.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Julia Syphus of Crossville and
Jillene Syphus of Norwich, VT; brothers, Ernest Lee Burdette
of Sparta, Bobby Eugene Burdette of Sparta, Kenneth Howard Burdette
of Spencer, Johnny Ross Burdette of Spencer and Dennis Jerry
Burdette of Gallatin; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
sisters, Bernice Louise Gentry, Betty Rose Burdette and Doris
Pauline Burdette; and brothers, Fred Thomas Burdette, Lyman Clifford
Burdette, Harry Clay Burdette and Bruce Owen Burdette.
Pallbearers were Adam Brookhart, Wesley McGhee, Michael Ament,
Timothy Cross, Johnton Dunn and Jerry Matthis.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Eloise Burnett
Feb. 9, 1920 - Aug. 29,
2005
Eloise "Dickie" Burnett, 85, of Crossville, passed
away Aug. 29, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 31 from
the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Bill Roberts officiating.
Interment was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Burnett was born Feb. 9, 1920, in Estil Springs, TN, the
daughter of Georgia (Byrd) and Dr. A.M. Huling Sr.
She was a bookkeeper at the Cumberland County Health Department
and a member of Memorial Baptist Church.
Dickie and Cornell once owned and operated Daddy's Creek Inn.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jaxter and Lee
Burnett of Crossville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Juanita Biddle
of Wartburg, Lorraine and Edwin Heidel of Wartburg and Lillian
and Mack Thomas of Knoxville; brother and sister-in-law, A.M.
and Betty Ann Huling Jr. of Spring City; sister-in-law, Mary
Jo Huling of Kingston; grandchildren, Brandi, Ashley, Abby, Heather
and John; and great-grandchildren, Cameron, Tyler and Liam.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Cornell Burnett; sons, Jerry Cornell Burnett and Randall
Keith Burnett; brother, Dr. Walter Huling; and sister, Willie
Mae Huling.
Pallbearers were Bill McCoy, Dennis Richards, Tom Biddle Jr.,
Tom Netherton, David Heidel, Jackie Stevens, Jamie Velotta, Cub
Whitson, Ted Thomas and Roger Holloway.
Memorials may be made in Mrs. Burnett's memory to the National
Parkinson's Foundation, Inc., 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue, Miami, FL
33136-1494.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Phylliss Green
Sept. 15, 1931 - Aug.
19, 2005
Phylliss (Myers) Green, 73, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 19,
2005. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 21 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Wayne Matthews officiating.
Interment was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Green was born Sept. 15, 1931, in Lafayette, IN, the daughter
of Evelyn and Cecil M. Myers.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Lester Green Jr., Robert Green, Richard
Green and James Green, all of Crossville; daughter, Kathy McDaniel
of Chattanooga; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Lester George Green Sr.; son, Jerry Green; and daughter,
Linda Green.
Pallbearers were Charles Marsh, Leon Woody, David Bell, Elbert
Farley and Jackie Thomas.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Lillie M. Hunsucker
March 31, 1930 - Aug.
29, 2005
Lillie Mae (Asberry) Hunsucker, 75, of Crossville, passed away
Aug. 29, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 2 from the
chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Joe Pruitt officiating.
Interment was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mrs. Hunsucker was born March 31, 1930 in Mayland, the daughter
of Maude Mary Ann (Dodson) and Charles W. Asberry.
She was the mother of five children and was baptized in the Grafton
River and into the Baptist faith. She was known for her kindness
and caring of others with a wonderful sense of humor. She loved
her family, cooking and working in her yard. She seemed to have
a green thumb with everything she grew. She worked hard all her
life, was loved and admired by all. She worked at Trade-A-Plane
as an inserter in the binding room.
Survivors include her daughters, Sheila Hunsucker of Crossville,
Carolyn Dumboff of Vermillion, OH and Barbara Sorok of Wellington,
OH; sons, Bobby Hunsucker of Marengo, OH and Thomas Hunsucker
of Crossville; sister, Katherine Davis of Crossville; brother,
Lloyd Asberry of Crossville; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
brothers, Frank Asberry and Paul Asberry.
Pallbearers were Joseph Sorok Sr., Mark Doumbas, Joseph Sorok
Jr., Thomas Hunsucker Sr., Thomas Hunsucker Jr. and Kevin Hunsucker
Jr.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
These obituaries were published
Sept. 2.
Jerry L. Crosley
May 3, 1942 - Aug. 31,
2005
Jerry Lee Crosley, 63, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Aug. 31,
2005. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4,
from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Family will receive friends
on Saturday from 6-9 p.m. at Hood Funeral Home. Bro. Robert Melton
will be officiating.
Mr. Crosley was born May 3, 1942 in Daleville, IN, the son of
James and Rosella Taylor Crosley.
He was retired from the Anderson Police Department in Indiana
and was a sergeant on the Fairfield Security Department as well
as an EMT. He also worked as a truck driver with Beans Postal
Service.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Crosley of Fairfield Glade;
sons, Bryan Crosley of Waterford, VA, Jim Crosley of North Webster,
IN, and Mike Crosley of Los Angeles, CA; stepchildren, Nina Brass
of Alexandria, TN, Ted Kierstead and William Kierstead, both
of Crossville, and Melinda Waters of Bellaire, MD; brother, Doyle
Crosley of Crossville; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
three nephews; and two nieces.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister,
Rosemarie.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com
Allison P. Pennington
March 26, 2003 - Aug.
27, 2005
Allison Paige Pennington, 2, of Crossville, passed away Aug.
27, 2005. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 30 from the chapel
of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Brian Smith officiating. Interment
was in Smith's Chapel Cemetery.
Allison was born March 26, 2003, in Knoxville, the daughter of
Carrie (Roberts) and Doug Pennington.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Mikey
Thomas Jackson; grandparents, Emily and Eliot Jr. Roberts and
Bruce and Cindy Pennington, all of Crossville and Kathy Sherman
of Tucson, AZ; and great-grandparents, Beverly and Eliot Roberts
Sr. of Crossville, Paul and Claire Sherman of North Kingston,
RI and Violet Elmore of Crossville.
Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 1705 West
Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN 37916.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
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