CROSSVILLE CHRONICLE

Obituary

Obituary's for August 1997


MYRTLE MAE DAVIS

Funeral services for Myrtle Mae Davis, 72, of Sparta Dr., Crossville, who passed away Aug. 24, 1997 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held Aug. 26 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

She was born Aug. 23, 1925 in Byrdstown, TN, the daughter of Ed Matheny and Atha Nance Matheny. Mrs. Davis was a housewife.

Survivors include her daughters, Cindy Davis of Lake Tansi Village, Jeanie Rector of Smyrna, TN and Janice Noland of Crossville; brothers, Lester Matheny of Los Angeles, CA and Ward Matheny of Baltimore, MD; sister, Betty Broyles of Wilmington, DE; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Davis; and parents, Ed and Atha Matheny.
Pallbearers were Kenneth Noland, John Noland, David Noland, Johnny Presley, Jerry Tibbs and Jimmy Davis.

The Revs. J.D. Carnes and Russell Honeycutt officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

JOHN H. DOUGHERTY SR.

A memorial service for Dr. John H. Dougherty Sr. of Crossville, who passed away Aug. 23, 1997, was held at the Church of the Resurrection, near Lenoir City, TN, on Aug. 25.

He was born April 9, 1907 in Asheville, NC, the son of Joseph McDowell Dougherty and Annie Rebecca Campbell Dougherty.

Dr. Dougherty was a graduate of Christ School in Arden, NC, and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He attended medical school at Chapel Hill and New York University. He served as a major in the U.S. Army, directing a field hospital which followed Patton's Army through Europe during World War II. He practiced urology in Knoxville for more than 35 years, and also served as a staff physician at Lake Shore Mental Health Institute. While living in Knoxville, he was active in St. John's Cathedral, The Church of the Ascension and The Church of the Good Shepherd. He served as president of the Knoxville Symphony, and was very active in the arts community. During his retirement in Crossville, he and his wife, Florence, were involved with the Episcopal Church and many social and arts organizations, including the Cumberland County Playhouse. Until his death, he remained professionally active, serving on the staffs of Cumberland Medical Center and Wharton Nursing Home.

Survivors include his wife, Florence, of Wharton Nursing Home in Pleasant Hill; brother, Albert Dougherty of Knoxville; sons, Boone Dougherty of Atlanta, John Dougherty of Knoxville, and Rowan Dougherty of Holiday Island, AR; daughter, Louise Stalnaker of Cincinnati, OH; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and many friends and previous patients.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to The University of Tennessee Alzheimer's Research Fund, c/o Office of Development, 600 Henley St., Suite 110, Knoxville, TN 37902, or the May Cravath Wharton Nursing Home, PO Box 447, Pleasant Hill, TN 38578.

BRACK LEE HELTON

Graveside services for Brack Lee Helton, 69, of Crossville, will be held Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. at Green Acres Memory Gardens.

Survivors include his daughter, Donna Bedlong of North Carolina; and brother, Buddy Roscoe Helton of Lawrenceburg, KY.

Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
A complete obituary will be printed in a future edition of the Crossville Chronicle.

JOHN PENDERGRASS

Funeral services for John Pendergrass, 67, of Crossville, will be held Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial following in the McInturf Cemetery in Birchwood, TN.

Survivors include his wife, Gladys Pendergrass of Crossville; step-daughter, Leona Wyatt of Crossville; sisters, Nellie Lewis of Flushing, MI, Bertha Sharp of Ringold, GA, and Patsy Lee of Harrison, TN; brothers, Donald Pendergrass of Birchwood, TN, and Mac Pendergrass of Dayton, TN; step-grandchildren, Jeffrey Jones and Miranda Hurd; and step-great grandchildren, Emily Jones and Mildred Hurd.

The family will recieve visitors at Bilbrey Funeral Home Aug. 27 from 6-9 p.m.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
A complete obituary will be printed in a future edition of the Crossville Chronicle.

RHODA VEARL EBERT

Funeral services for Rhoda Vearl Ebert, 89, of Crossville, who passed away Aug. 21, 1997, were held Aug. 23 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

She was born June 8, 1908, in Spanish Fork, UT.

Mrs. Ebert was a school teacher.

Survivors include her husband, John William Ebert Jr. of Crossville; daughters, Ann Ebert of Crossville, Linda Kilander of Chestertown, IN, and Carol Gardner of Edwardsville, IL; sisters, Donna Ollieu of Ritchfield, ID, Wilma Kerfoot of Orange, CA, Clara Lathrop, Sacramento, CA, and Mary Lou Scott of Portland, OR; brothers, William S. Flavel of Shoshone, ID, and Grant Flavel of Ritchfield, ID; and grandchildren, Ginny Kilander and Skott Kilander.

The Rev. Vern Daughtery officiated.
Memorials may be made to the Cumberland County Youth Center.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

BARBARA JEAN BRADLEY LUDWIG

Funeral services for Barbara Jean Bradley Ludwig, 74, of Auburn, IL, who passed away Aug. 10, 1997, were held Aug. 13, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery in Auburn.

She was born Dec. 9, 1922 at Monticello, IL, the daughter of Donald and Mabel Waltz Bradley. Mrs. Ludwig was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Auburn.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, J. Robert Ludwig; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Bob Battig of Garrett, IN; daughter, Patricia Musser of Kendallville, IN; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Alla Bradley of Crossville; niece, Meghann Bradley of Crossville; and three nephews, David, Donald and Douglas Bradley.

She was preceded in death by two sons, John and Richard.
Pallbearers were her grandsons.
The Rev. Harvey Huntley officiated.
Memorial donations to the Auburn Hospice were requested.

JESSE DOWE BOLES

Funeral services for Jesse Dowe Boles, 78, of Crossville, who passed away Aug. 18, 1997 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held Aug. 20 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Pomona Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 21, 1919 in Overton County, the son of Jerry Adams Boles and Dora Ethel Crouch Boles. Mr. Boles was a heavy-equipment operator and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Survivors include Darlene Stiles of LaGrange, OH; grandchildren, Brian and Kristi; and sisters, Chloe Newberry, Lillie Anderson, and Lois Cox, all of Crossville.

Pallbearers were Darwin Scarlett, Darcy Yonts, Don Lewis, Brian Stiles, Chuck Stiles and Harlan Cox. The Rev. Russell Honeycutt officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

DONALD EARNEST KOBE

A memorial service for Donald Earnest Kobe, 64, of Fairfield Glade, who passed away Aug. 15, 1997 in Cumberland Medical Center, was held Aug. 20, at Fairfield Glade Community Church.

He was born Jan. 5, 1933 in London, Ontario, Courtright, Canada, the son of Ernest and Mary Mina Bolton Kobe.

Mr. Kobe's occupation was data processing.
Survivors include his wife, Hertha Kobe of Fairfield Glade; sons, Dennis Kobe of Brighton, MI and Keith Kobe of Livonia, MI; grandchildren, Kyle, Colin and Audrey Kobe; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joann and Gordon Fraser of Fairfield Glade, and Shirley and Dr. Edward Knighton of South Lyon, MI.

The Rev. Dale E. Marshall officiated, with special music by Carol Irvin and Kent Voss.
The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.

BOYD DENTON MATTHEWS

Funeral services for Boyd Denton Matthews, 45, of Crossville, who passed away Aug. 17, 1997, were held Aug. 20 at Rinnie Baptist Church, with burial in Rinnie Cemetery.

He was born May 27, 1952 in Putnam County, the son of Myrtle Hayes Matthews and Roscoe Delmer Matthews.

Dr. Matthews was a chiropractor.
Survivors include his wife, Paula Sue Matthews of Crossville; mother, Myrtle Matthews of Crossville; daughters Shiela A. Matthews, Kendra Norris, and Kelsey D. Matthews, all of Crossville; brother, Wayne Matthews of Crossville; and granddaughter, Gabriella Norris of Crossville.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roscoe Matthews.
Pallbearers were Dr. Andy Rowen, Jason Roe, Tom Matthews, Elmer Matthews, Stanley Baldwin and Danny Harville.

The Rev. David Tilley officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

MARY CLARE MILLER

Graveside services and interment for Mary Clare Miller, 75, of Maryville, TN, who passed away Aug. 1, 1997 at Maryville Health Care Center, were Aug. 3 at the Grandview Cemetery.

Mrs. Miller was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Evelyn Miller of Woodland, TX, and James R. and Pamela Miller of Maryville; daughter and son-in-law, Gwenda Ann and Rick Green of Maryville; grandchildren, Frank Richard Miller and Diane Judith Miller, both of Florida, Edward Brian Scates and Stephen Dale Scates, both of Maryville; sisters, Reba Eastland of Maryville, Henrietta Baldwin of Crossville, Eloise Alley of Sparta, and Jackie Highland of Oregon.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Louis Miller.
The Rev. Charles Bryan officiated.
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

VESTA PAULINE VANWINKLE

Funeral services for Vesta Pauline VanWinkle, 80, of Crossville, who passed away Aug. 14, 1997, were held Aug. 17 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with burial in the Thomas Springs Cemetery.

She was born April 16, 1917 in Cumberland County.

Survivors include her daughters, Alma Downs, Thelma Boles, Lola Jackson and Stella Davis, all of Crossville; step-daughter, Arleava Beaty of Sparta; sons, William VanWinkle of Sparta, Charles VanWinkle, Roy VanWinkle and Phillip VanWinkle, all of Crossville; sisters, Ova Lewis, Cora Warner and Virginia Lewis, all of Crossville; 31 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Waymon Boles, Daniel Boles, Rocky Davis, Drew Davis, Steve Warner and Jackie Lewis. The Rev. Wayne Rutherford officiated.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

WILLIE M. BOGGS

Funeral services for Willie M. Boggs, 77, of Crossville, who passed away Aug. 9, 1997, were held Aug. 11 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Tollett's Chapel Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 25, 1919 in Roseana, KY, the son of Mattie Lou Calahan Boggs and Joe Boggs.
Mr. Boggs was a coal miner with U.S. Steel Corp., and an Army veteran, serving during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Boggs of Crossville; sons, Ronnie Boggs and Donnie Boggs, both of Crossville, and Billy Boggs of Sparta; daughters, Sandra Schubert, Veronica Schubert, Monnie Staggs, and Mickie Swafford, all of Crossville, and Laquatta Wheeler of Rogersville, TN; brother, Joe E. Boggs of Wise, VA; 21 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mattie Calahan Boggs; brother, Junior Boggs and Green Boggs; and sisters, Vergie Cooper, Elanor Cooper, Osha Mason and Corie Fields.

Pallbearers were Adam Schubert, Ronnie Dale Schubert, Rodney Staggs, Billy Boggs Jr., Bruce Duff, and Gary Bowman.

The Revs. Junior Pugh, Gene Gist, and Jackie Penny officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CORDIE HAMBY FARMER

Graveside services for Cordie Hamby Farmer, 97, of Rockwood, who passed away Aug. 13, 1997 in the Marshall C. Voss Health Care Center, were held Aug. 16 in the Roane Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Farmer was a member of the Rockwood Church of Christ.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Pauline and Albert Hill and Geraline and Bob Holder, all of Rockwood; daughter, Edith Rudder of Rockwood; son and daughter-in-law, Doyle and Dollie Farmer of Crossville; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruby Carter, Ruth Narramore and Arleva Hembree, all of Rockwood; and brothers, Clyde Hamby of Crossville and Clifford Hamby of Crab Orchard.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dexter E. and Dora Spurling Hamby; husband, Ray Farmer; daughter, Aileen Farmer; sisters, Claudia Carter and Reba Wicks; and brother, Benton Hamby.
Bro. Jim Wesson officiated.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

LUCILLE MYERS JONES

Funeral services for Lucille Myers Jones, 72, of Crossville, who passed away Aug. 14, 1997, were held Aug. 17 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Pomona Cemetery.

She was born June 1, 1925 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Hayden and Minnie Moore Myers.
Mrs. Jones was an employee of Dennison Carter Co., and a member of Taylor's Chapel Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd Jones of Crossville; daughters, Cathy Hilliard and Ruthie Mullins, both of Crossville; sons, Ronnie Trimble of Potsdam, OH, Kenneth Hooks of Richmond, MI, and Donnie Shaver and Danny Jones, both of Crossville; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Lavenia Barnwell of Crossville; and brothers, Al and Lawrence Myers, both of Crossville.

Pallbearers were Jackie Swallows, Chris Hughes, Troy Shaver, Marty Whittenburg, Kenny Hooks, Charles Pugh, Bill Bertram and Jason Durham.

The Revs. David Rowan and John McCoy officiated, with special music by Charles Mullins, Evelyn Dayton, Sam Graham, and Ardean Leroy.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

GLEN KENDRICK

Funeral services for Glen Kendrick, 57, of Millstone Mt. Road, Rockwood, who passed away Aug. 17, 1997 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held Aug. 19 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary, with burial in the Millstone Cemetery.

Mr. Kendrick was of the Church of Christ faith.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Kendrick of Rockwood; daughters and sons-in-law, Katty and Tony Kerley and Patty and Bob Belcher, all of Crossville and Genice and Joe Lowe of Clarkrange; daughters, Susie Kendrick and Lisa Kendrick, both of Rockwood; son and daughter-in-law, Timmy and Faye Kendrick of Crossville; grandchildren, Billy Smith, Michael Kerley, Timothy Butler, A.J. Morris, Torrie Lowe, Lacy Lowe, and Jesse Lowe, Samantha Belcher and Candy Belcher; sisters, Marie Carter and Imogene Cox, both of Rockwood, and Eunice Henry of Overland, OH.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Stella Green Kendrick; and brothers, Obie, Lawton and John Henry Kendrick.
Bro. Albert Griffin officiated.
Evans Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements.

ASA LEE SMITH

Funeral services for Asa Lee Smith, 81, of Jamestown Highway, Crossville, who passed away Aug. 14, 1997, were held Aug. 17 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

He was born Aug. 3, 1916 in Joplin, MO, the son of Anthony and Rosa McReynolds Smith. Mr. Smith was a supervisor at Turner Day and Woolworth Handle Corp., and a member of the Crossville Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Bessie Smith of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Arlene and Orlie J. Wood of Gordonsville, TN, Barbara and Chester Bishop, and Shirley and Dale Saltkill, all of Crossville; son, A.V. Dodson of Crossville; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; four brothers, Wayne Hanisch of St. Louis, MO, Bill Smith of Graysville, TN, Richard Freeman, Champaign, IL, and Robert Smith of Sparta; and sisters, Mary Hastings of Sparta and Pauline Barnes of Rock Island, TN.

Pallbearers were his grandsons, Jonathan Bush, Matthew Bush, Jimmy Cook, Bruce Bishop, Lewis Wood and Kevin Saltkill.
Bro. Orlie J. Wood officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

SETH ROGER SMITH

A funeral Mass for Seth Roger Smith, 65, of Scarlett Drive, Crossville, who passed away Aug. 16, 1997, was celebrated Aug. 19 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

He was born June 19, 1932 on the Rosebud Reservation, ND, the son of Fred C. Smith and Cora Hazel Carter Smith.

Mr. Smith was a construction worker.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Ann Becky Smith of Crossville; daughter, Kim Aldene Boalick of Crossville; son, Albert Seth Smith of Rockford, IL; step-son Richard Dieterman of Rockford; grandsons, Lucas C. Heral of Crossville and Russell A. Smith of Rockford; granddaughters, Melynda F. Wortham of Crossville and Hillary E. Krueger of Rockford, IL; and great-grandson, Elyjah B.J. Wortham of Crossville.

The Rev. Michael Roark officiated.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

THOMAS DYER

Funeral services for Thomas Lee Dyer, 88, of Crossville, who passed away Aug. 14, 1997, were held Aug. 16 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Burgess Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 9, 1909 in Cumberland County.
Mr. Dyer was a rock quarry laborer, and attended the Winesap Baptist Church.
Survivors include his sons, Neal, Norman, Harold, Carroll and Douglas Dyer, all of Crossville; daughters, Janice Turner, Lou Wyatt and Sue Owens, all of Crossville; 21 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were David Dyer, Jay Dyer, Dale Dyer, Richard Wyatt, Brian Wyatt, Michael Owens, Jason Owens, Calvin Turner, Thomas Turner, Keith Turner, Thomas Dyer and Robert Dyer.

The Rev. J.T. Davis officiated, with special music by the Pilgrim Singers (Clyde, Leslie and Wade Smith).
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

WHEELER ISAAC HICKS

Funeral services for Wheeler Isaac Hicks, 93, of the Oak Hill community, Crossville, will be held Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home with burial following in Oak Hill cemetery.

Survivors include his sons, Gary Hicks and Cletis Hick, both of Crossville, and Gene Hicks of Madison, TN; daughters, Rosie Kilby of Crossville, Nellie Phillips of Baxter, and Pansie Winters of Nashville; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Aug. 19 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., prior to the services.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
A complete obituary will be printed in a future edition of the Crossville Chronicle.

GENOVEVA SANTIAGO

A funeral Mass for Genoveva Santiago, 78, of Butternut Ridge Road, Crossville, who passed away Aug. 14, 1997 in Cumberland Medical Center, will be celebrated Aug. 19 at 12 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Cleveland, OH, with burial in the Holy Cross Cemetery.

She was born May 13, 1919 in Yauco, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Alej Andrina Rodriguez Fabre and Santos Fabre.

Mrs. Santiago was a housewife.
Survivors include her sons, Luis Santiago of Crossville and Fredi Santiago of Cleveland, OH; and daughter, Matty Lucarelli of Cleveland.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Santos and Alej Fabre; husband, Carlos Santiago; and daughter, Lourdes Maldonado.

The family requests that donations be made to the Society of the Blind.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.

CECIL J.D. COOPER

Funeral services for Cecil J.D. Cooper, 75, of Sweetbrier Court, Fairfield Glade, who passed away Aug. 9, 1997 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, were held Aug. 12 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

He was born Oct. 15, 1921, in Kennett, MO, the son of Fred and Eva Armstrong Cooper.
Mr. Cooper was a metallurgist with J&L Steel Co., and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Cooper of Fairfield Glade; daughters, Freda Durham of Benton Harbor, MI and Jerrie Morsello of St. Clair Shores, MI; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Grover Terry, Bruce Beach, Jimmy Harris, Larry McDuffee, Eddie Brown and Bill Hunt. Bro. Sidney White officiated, with special music by the Congregational Singers.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

MARION ELLSWORTH MURRAY

Funeral services for Marion Ellsworth Murray, 79, of Shoemake Road, Crossville, who passed away Aug. 9, 1997 were held Aug. 12 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Creston Cemetery. He was born Oct. 3, 1917 in Twin Falls, ID, the son of James Ellsworth Murray and Joanna Virginia Todd Murray.

Mr. Murray was a painter for Allied Painters, and served in the Merchant Marines. He was a member of the Moose Lodge.

Survivors include his wife, Gaynelle Murray of Crossville; son, Nevin Gibson of Mile City, MT; stepsons, Donnie, Stevie, and Jeff Brown, all of Crossville and Johnny Brown of Monterey; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 10 step grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and friends; and special cousin and wife, Glenn and Betty Davis of Twin Falls, ID.

The Rev. James Ford officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

MINNIE GERTRUDE ADKINS

Funeral services for Minnie Gertrude Gertie Adkins, 84, of the Chestnut Ridge community, who passed away Aug. 10, 1997 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, were held Aug. 13 at Friends Chapel Church with burial in Hall Cemetery.

Mrs. Adkins was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include children, Garland Jean and Thomas Gibson, both of Monterey, Vince and Temple Hall and Vincent and Rosetta Hall, all of Clarkrange; granddaughters, Euretha Roberts, Christy Walker, Kim Bridges, Sherry Jones and Darla Reed; grandsons, Thomas Joe Gibson, Jimmy Gibson, Larry Gibson, Travis Hall and Brandon Hall; great-grandchildren, Amber Adkins, Brittany Reed, Kevin Reed, Nikki Gibson, Eli Gibson, Stacia Hall and Jordan Roberts; niece, Belinda Hall; and nephew, Ricky Adkins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Linnie Jones Adkins; sister, Geneva Adkins; and brothers, Garnie Adkins and Bill Adkins.
The Rev. Danny Jones officiated.
Schubert Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

WILLIE M. BOGGS

Funeral services for Willie M. Boggs, 77, of Crossville, who passed away Aug. 9, 1997, were held Aug. 11 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Tollett's Chapel Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 25, 1919 in Roseana, KY, the son of Mattie Lou Calahan Boggs and Joe Boggs.
Mr. Boggs was a coal miner with U.S. Steel Corp. and an Army veteran, serving during World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Boggs of Crossville; sons, Ronnie Boggs and Donnie Boggs, both of Crossville, and Billy Boggs of Sparta; daughters, Sandra Schubert, Veronica Schubert, Monnie Staggs, and Mickie Swafford, all of Crossville, and Laquatta Wheeler of Rogersville, TN; and brother, Joe E. Boggs of Wise, VA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mattie Calahan Boggs; brothers, Junior Boggs and Green Boggs; and sisters, Vergie Cooper, Elanor Cooper, Osha Mason and Corie Fields.

Pallbearers were Adam Schubert, Ronnie Dale Schubert, Rodney Staggs, Billy Boggs Jr., John Swafford and Gary Bowman.

The Revs. Junior Pugh and Gene Gist officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

DAVID ELDRIDGE D'ARMOND JR.

Funeral services David Eldridge D'Armond Jr., 79, of Dorton Road, Crossville, who passed away Aug. 9, 1997, were held Aug. 11 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

He was born Oct. 30, 1917 in Roane County, the son of David Eldridge D'Armond Sr. and Grace Chapman D'Armond.

Mr. D'Armond was an automobile dealer and founder of D'Armond Buick Co. in Crossville. He served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, David and Linda D'Armond of Cleveland, TN, and John and Ethel D'Armond of Crossville; grandchildren, Lee D'Armond of Cleveland, and Rebecca D'Armond of Crossville; and sister, Barbara June Rodier of Falls Church, VA.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Walters D'Armond; and grandchildren, Melinda Grace D'Armond and John M. D'Armond II.

Pallbearers were Bill Boston, Barry Boston, Brooke Boston, Tom Mitchell, Robert Smart, Jim Porter and Mark Porter.

Honorary pallbearers were members of the 85th Troop Carrier Squadron.
The Rev. Cecil McFarland officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ROBERT TED FLYNN

Graveside services for Robert Ted Flynn, 57, of Southridge Circle, Crossville, who passed away Aug. 10, 1997 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held Aug. 13 in Crossville City Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 26, 1939 in Crossville, the son of Mayme Pickett Swallows and Phillip Price Flynn. Mr. Flynn was a real estate agent for Plateau Real Estate Co. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force.

Survivors include his mother, Mayme Swallows of Crossville; daughter, Monica Leigh Ruggiero of St. Augustine, FL; step-father, Clarence Swallows of Crossville; sister, Peggy Flynn Harris of Nashville; brother-in-law, Ray Harris of Nashville; and also step-son, Stuart Vaughn.

He was preceded in death by his father, Phillip Flynn.
The Rev. Glenn Miller officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

JUDITH LYNN GRIFFIN

Funeral services for Judith Lynn Griffin, 50, of Old Sparta Drive, Crossville, who passed away Aug. 7, 1997 in Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, were held Aug. 10 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery.

She was born March 24, 1947 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Carl and Ruth Smith Lockwood. Mrs. Griffin was a merchant and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her sons, Jason and Robert Griffin, both of Crossville; and brothers, Jim Lockwood of Crossville, and Dave Lockwood of Cincinnati.

She was preceded in death by her husband, R.C. Griffin; and parents, Carl and Ruth Lockwood.
Pallbearers were Jeff Brewer, Shannon Myers, Justin Troglin, Jessy Carter, James Byrge and Junior Sherrill. The Rev. Bill Smith officiated.

DALLAS RAMAH SHELBY

Graveside services for Dallas Ramah Shelby, 91, of Fairfield Glade, who passed away Aug. 11, 1997, will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 15 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Erlanger, KY.

He was born Nov. 14, 1905 in Illinois, the son of Jacob and Dorcas Wasson Shelby.
Mr. Shelby was a railroad laborer, and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his sons, Bill Shelby of Fairfield Glade, and Bob Shelby of Waxhaw, SC; daughter, Elsie Hibbard of Winston-Salem, NC; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Jim Abernathy will officiate.

Swindler and Currin Funeral Home in Covington, KY is handling burial arrangements. Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

MARSHALL ETHELBERT HANNA

A memorial service for Marshall Ethelbert Hanna, 65, of Crossville, who passed away Aug. 6, 1997, in Cookeville General Hospital, was held Aug. 11 at the Lane Funeral Home in Chattanooga. He was buried in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 13, 1931 in Vicksburge, MS, the son of Ruby Stone Hanna and William Hanna. Mr. Hanna was a physician's assistant with Tri-County Hospital. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force.

Survivors include his wife, Joan Hanna of Crossville; sons, Gary Hanna of Cookeville and John Hanna of Enterprise, AL; and daughters, Marsha Haven of Maryland and Kim Shirley of Soddy Daisy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Hanna and Ruby Stone Hanna.
The Rev. Fritz Blankenship officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

WILLIE MAE LIDDELL

Willie Mae Liddell, 79, of Wayne Avenue, Crossville, passed away Aug. 7, 1997 in Cumberland Medical Center.

She was born Nov. 11, 1917 in Baskin, LA.
Mrs. Liddell was a merchant for Ace Hardware and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Thornhill of Crossville; son, Jeff Liddell Jr. of Ocaela, FL; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jefferson Walter Liddell Sr.
Private family committal services will be held at a later date in Greenville, MS.
The family requests memorials be made to Multi-Purpose Senior Citizen Center.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.


SHANE ELLISON REED

Funeral services for Shane Ellison Reed, 30, of Stone Loop, Crossville, who passed away August 3, 1997, were held August 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. He was born January 31, 1967 in Cumberland County, the son of Casto and Clara Kirkland Reed.

Mr. Reed was a construction worker.
Survivors include his wife, Delilah Reed of Crossville; sons, John and Shane Reed of Crossville; daughter, Christine Reed of Crossville; father, Casto Reed of Crossville; brothers, Jessie, Frank, Marshall, Timmy, and Gary Reed, all of Crossville; and sister, Connie Pelfrey of Crossville.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Reed.
Pallbearers were Tim Reed, Matt Kirkland, Scott Kirkland, Zack Reed, Derrick Reed, and Chip Kirkland. Bro. Terry Bear officiated.

Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ERNEST WASHINGTON JONES

Funeral services for Ernest Washington Jones, 92, of Hwy 68, Crossville, who passed away August 2, 1997, were held August 5 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

He was born March 24, 1905 in Cumberland County, the son of Joseph and Mary Lou Brown Jones.

Mr. Jones was a factory worker and of the Baptist faith. He served with the U. S. Army during World War II. Survivors include his stepson, Forest Pittman of Chattanooga; stepdaughter, Betty Cannon of Chattanooga; four grandchildren; brother, Bill Jones of Crossville; and sisters, Daisy Bryant of Winterhaven, FL, Frances Bryant of Crossville; Virginia Hill of Dayton, OH, and Mamie Harris of Chattanooga.

Pallbearers were Charles W. Brown, Arvis Harris, Donald Hill, James D. Jones, Randy Harris, and William Jones Jr.

The Rev. Gene Burgess officiated, with special music by Gene Burgess, Charlie Brown, and Teresa McGill. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CARL EDWARD RANDOLPH

Funeral services for Carl Edward Randolph, 74, of Monterey who passed away August 3, 1997 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held August 5 at from the chapel of Horner Funeral Home in Monterey, with burial in Welch Memorial Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 14, 1922 in Davidson, TN, the son of Fred and Alzora Phillips Randolph. Mr. Randolph was retired from Clinchfield Coal Co., and was a member of UMWA. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Carlene and Jack Woody of Monterey, and Shirley and Roy Powell, and Kay and Jerry Delaney, all of Sparta; brother, Robert Randolph of Crossville; sister, Willie Belle Snyder of Crossville; grandchildren, Mark Woody and Tonya Breeding; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Alzora Phillips Randolph; brothers, Jim, Ell and Hershell Randolph; and sisters, Effie Mae Randolph and Geneva Robinson.

Pallbearers were friends and neighbors.
The Rev. Ron Allen officiated.
Horner Funeral Home in Monterey is in charge of the arrangements.
Reprinted due to an incomplete printing in Tuesday's edition of the Crossville Chronicle.

ERICA HUBER TUPPER

A memorial service for Erica Huber Tupper of Big Horn Dr., Crossville, who passed away July 18, 1997, was held August 2 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home.

She was born September 4 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of Jacob and Emma Morrise Huber. Mrs. Tupper and her husband settled in Lake Tansi Village in the 1980s. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, and the Homemaker's Club at Lake Tansi.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Steve Gierak of Redford, MI; seven grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two nephews and a niece, all of Baltimore; and many dear friends at Lake Tansi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Audrid (Red) Tupper.

The Rev. Cecil McFarland officiated.
Memorial tributes may be made to the First Congregational Church in Crossville, or a favorite charity. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ANDREW CHARLES GRECH

A funeral Mass for Andrew Charles Grech, 66, of Fallingbrook Drive, Crossville, who passed away July 27, 1997, was celebrated at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on July 30, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. He was born in Detroit, MI, on Nov. 1, 1930, the son of Charles and Joanna Darmanin Grech.

Mr. Grech was a retired factory worker for Ford Motor Company, and a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Rose Cini Grech of Crossville; daughters, Catherine Bonello of Jackson, MI, Christina Ferrington of Lincoln Park, MI, and Claudia Green of Crossville; four grandchildren; brother, Charles Grech of Villa Ridge, MO; and sister, Mary Cameron of Northville, MI.

Pallbearers were George Vassallo, John Canilleri, Brian Wynychuk, Charles Norris, David Bonello and James Ferrington.

The Rev. Philip Thoni officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

BUFORD L. LAWSON JR.

Funeral services for Buford L. Lawson Jr., 20, of Peavine Road, Crossville, who passed away July 27, 1997, were held July 30, 1997 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Hebbertsburg Cemetery. He was born in Crossville Feb. 1, 1977, the son of Buford L. Lawson Sr. and Bernell Brown Lawson. Mr. Lawson was a delivery person for Lowe's of Crossville.

Survivors include his parents, Buford L. Lawson Sr. and Bernell Lawson of Crossville; brother, Billy Joe Keagle of Crossville; grandmother, Lucille Daily of Livingston, TN; and grandfather, Willard Lawson of Crossville.

Pallbearers were Jerry Neal, Bobby Neal, Leon Neal, Charlie Neal, Randal Neal and Michael Davis.
The Revs. Gary Howard and Archie Howard officiated, with special music by the Howard Families.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

MARTHA B. SHERRILL

Funeral services for Martha B. Sherrill, 77, of Breckenridge Road, Crossville, who passed away July 29, 1997 in St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, were held Aug. 1 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Big Lick Cemetery.

She was born May 8, 1920, the daughter of Kitty Harris Bruce and William L. Bruce.
Mrs. Sherrill was a retired cashier for Rinks Department Store.

Survivors include her son, Dallas Sherrill of Crossville; daughter, Barbara Joan Horne of Xenia, OH; sisters, Verna Hale of Crossville, Pearl Franks of Tunnel Hill, GA, Bessie Pendergrass of Dayton, TN, and Norma Bruce of Crossville; brothers, A.C. Bruce and Wilker Bruce, both of Crossville; grandson, Brian Earley of Xenia, OH; granddaughter, Heidi Horn of Xenia, OH; and great-grandchildren, Ashley, Taylor, and Alicia Earley, all of Xenia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Waymon Sherrill; parents, William Bruce and Kitty Harris Bruce; sister, Nellie Hinch; and brother, Joe Bruce.

Pallbearers were Shawn Bruce, Gary Bruce, Clavin Bruce, Timmy Bruce, Benny Bruce, and Kenny Bruce. The Rev. Jeff Monday officiated.

Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CARL EDWARD RANDOLPH

Funeral services for Carl Edward Randolph, 74, of Monterey will be held Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Horner Funeral Home in Monterey, with burial following in Welch Memorial Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 14, 1922 in Davidson, TN, the son of Fred and Alzora Phillips Randolph.

Mr. Randolph was retired from Clinchfield Coal Co., and a member of UMWA. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Carlene and Jack Woody of Monterey, and Shirley and Roy Powell, and Kay and Jerry Delaney, all of Sparta; brother, Robert Randolph of Crossville; sister, Willie Belle Snyder of Crossville; grandchildren, Mark Woody and Tonya Breeding; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jim, Ell and Hershell Randolph; and sisters, Effie Mae Randolph and Geneva Robinson.

Pallbearers will be friends and neighbors.
The Rev. Ron Allen will officiate.
Horner Funeral Home in Monterey is in charge of the arrangements.

HENRY SHANNON McCAMPBELL

Funeral services for Henry Shannon McCampbell, 71, of McCampbell Road, Crossville, who passed away July 25, 1997 at Cumberland Medical Center, were held July 27 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

He was born in Cumberland County on Jan. 26, 1926, the son of Oscar Perry and Onie Wyatt McCampbell. Mr. McCampbell was a retired welder for the Chrysler Corporation, and a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth Sells McCampbell of Crossville; son, Steven McCampbell of Albuquerque, NM; daughters, Shaerian Harrington, Lansdale, PA, and Connie Smith of Largo, FL; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Oliver Lee McCampbell; and sisters, Alene Tabor of Crossville, Lorene Kindrick of Crossville, and Kathlene Woody of Louisville, KY.

He was preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Onie Wyatt McCampbell; and brother, John L. McCampbell.

Pallbearers were Jim Harrington, Michael Harrington, Stevie McCampbell, Frank Hawley, Lee McCampbell, Cliff Osborne, and David Kindrick.
The Rev. Bill McCrary officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

WILMA POLLY MONDAY

Funeral services for Wilma Polly Monday, 66, of Crab Orchard, who passed away July 26, 1997, were held July 29 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery.

She was born in Williamson County, TN, on March 10, 1931, the daughter of Paul and Ilant Sherrill Jackson. Mrs. Monday was a supervisor for the textile industry.

Survivors include her sons, Terry Monday and Donald Monday, both of Crab Orchard; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and step-father, Cecil Wallick.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Monday.
Pallbearers were Patrick Barnes, Sam Barnes, Darren Pelfrey, John Murphy, Brandon McCloud, Ronnie Pelfrey and Ross Daves.

The Rev. Russell Honeycutt and Bro. Terry Bear officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

THELMA M. KAMPF

Funeral services for Thelma M. Kampf, 91, of Fairfield Glade, who passed away July 24, 1997, were held July 27 from Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer, MI, with burial in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Lapeer. She was born Feb. 20, 1906 in Henry, IL, the daughter of Harry J. and Lillie Mae Jennings Blackburn. Mrs. Kampf was a registered nurse.

Survivors include her daughter, Beverly Samuelsen of Palmer, MA; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Harry Kampf.
The Rev. David Hill officiated.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.

RONALD HUGH McDONALD

A funeral Mass for Ronald Hugh McDonald, 68, of Crossville, who passed away July 27, 1997, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. July 31 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, with burial in Big Lick Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 26, 1929 in Concord, NH, the son of Ronald Hugh McDonald Sr. and Josephine Lauze McDonald.

Mr. McDonald was a security officer and a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, the Elks of Cumberland County, D.A.V., American Legion, VFW and Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include his wife, Alice McDonald of Crossville; and sister, Pauline Tansey of Concord, NH. The Rev. Philip Thoni will officiate.

Burris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

BERNICE KERLEY MERSEREAU

Funeral services for Bernice Kerley Mersereau, 75, of Hillsboro, OH, who passed away July 29, 1997, will be held Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial following in Crossville City Cemetery.

She was born March 7, 1922 in Crossville, the daughter of Willis J. Kerley and Rebecca Webb Kerley. Mrs. Mersereau was a housewife.

Survivors include her brother, Marvin Kerley of Crossville; and sisters Dorothy Tate of Hillsboro, OH, and Myrtle Dicks of Lake City, FL.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Mersereau; parents, Willis and Rebecca Kerley; sister, Arlena Cole; and brother, Arnold Kerley.

Pallbearers will be Mike Kerley, Ronnie Tate, Kevin Derley, Steven Kerley, Ralph Dicks and Chris Tate. The Rev. Roy Davis will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. July 31 at the funeral home.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.

EDNA WILSON ROBBINS

Funeral services for Edna Wilson Robbins, 74, of Anderson, TN, who passed away July 23, 1997 were held July 25 from the South Chapel of Robert D. Loose Funeral Home, with burial in Grovelawn Cemetery at Pendleton.

She was born Dec. 16, 1922 in Overton County, TN, the daughter of J. Kellum Wilson and Cora A. Breeding Wilson.

Mrs. Robbins was a homemaker and a member of Free Will Baptist Church of Anderson.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Mary S. and Marc Gardner, Connie J. and Rick Gardner, all of Anderson; son, Larry A. Robbins of Tampa, FL; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy and Maxine Wilson and Archie and Bonnie Wilson, all of Anderson, and Barton and Georgia Mae Wilson and Gene and Polly Wilson, all of Crossville; sister, Sarah Wilson Stuut of Kalamazoo, MI; special aunt, Mattie Wilson of Anderson; grandchildren, Angel, Carrie, Eddie, Eric, Amber, Jon, Josh, Amanda, Justin, Angie and Tonya; great-grandchildren, Kaytle, Kansas, Jocelyn, Jordan, Kayla, Cody and Hannah; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas R. Robbins; children, Linda Robbins and Kenneth Robbins; and parents J. Kellum and Cora A. Breeding Wilson.

The Rev. Willie Ledbetter officiated.
Obituary information courtesy of Bilbrey Funeral Home.

DAVID TRY ADKISSON

Funeral services for David Try Adkisson, 79, of Monterey, who passed away July 22, 1997, were held July 26 from the chapel of Horner Funeral Home, with burial in Mayland Cemetery.

He was born March 23, 1918 in Falco, AL, the son of William and Katie Parker Adkisson. Mr. Adkisson worked for Monterey Hardwood Flooring for a number of years and was a self-employed electrician and owned and operated the KOA campground in Monterey. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Bessie Whited Adkisson; daughter, Joyce Bray of Pensacola, FL; sons and daughters-in-law; Jack and Judy Adkisson of Cleveland, TN, David W. Buck and Beryl Adkisson of Mobile, AL; son, David Adkisson Jr of Atlanta, GA; step-daughter, Laura Wayne Murphy of Naples, FL; 14 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Williemae Elliot; brothers, Louis and William Adkisson; and step-daughter, Lyda June Riddle.

Active pallbearers were Mr. Adkisson's grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Middle Tennessee Antique Engine and Tractor Club.
Horner Funeral Home in Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.

DONALD EARL BRANSTETTER

Funeral services for Donald Earl Branstetter, 62, who passed away July 24, 1997 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held July 26 from New Hope Baptist Church, with burial in High Point Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 13, 1934 in Deer Lodge, TN, the son of Della Durham Branstetter and Robert Earl Branstetter.

Mr. Branstetter was a crane operator for Jones & Laughlin Steel Co., and a member of New Hope Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Branstetter of Crossville; daughters, Donna and Jeni, both of Crossville; sisters, Jewell Hurst of Troy of MI, and Joyce Peltz of Royal Oak, MI, Jannette Waldrop of Warren, MI, Janice Branstetter of Ferndale, MI, and Barbara Hall of Sunbright, TN; and a large number of nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Branstetter and Della Branstetter.
Pallbearers were Ed Peltz, Brian Hall, Bradley Hall, Don Jones, Billy Jones and Mike Hurst.

The Revs. Vern Daugherty and Roland Smith officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

DORA LOUELLA CARR

Funeral services for Dora Louella Carr, 90, of Crossville who passed away July 20, 1997 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held July 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Thomas Springs Cemetery.

She was born February 17, 1907 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Alford and Eliza Warner Lewis.

Mrs. Carr was a housewife and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Alice and Carson Pugh and Bonnie and Chuck Allred, all of Crossville, Dovie and Ken Hughes of Dayton, OH, Lottie and Ronald Davis of Springfield, OH, and Grace and Jerry Harrison of Tampa, FL; daughter, Mary Hall of Menifee, CA; sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Peggy Carr of Fayetteville, NC, Al and Rita Carr of Prescott, AZ; son, Jimmy Carr of Crossville; daughters-in-law, Virginia Carr of Spring City, and Glenell Carr of Crossville; 29 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and sister, Ollie Wilson of Crossville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Carr; sons, Dallas L., Melvin C., and Daniel Carr; and son-in-law, Fain Hall.

Pallbearers were Donald Wyatt, Dennis Wyatt, Wink Lewis, Vaughn Lewis, Paul Wilson and Ronnie Wilson.

The Rev. Will Hugh Campbell officiated, with special music by the J.T. Davis Singers.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

LEONE BURNETT CUNNINGHAM

Funeral services for Leone Burnett Cunningham, 83, of Spencer, TN, who passed away July 26, 1997 from Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis, will be held July 29 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home in McMinnville, TN, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery.

She was born March 1, 1914 in Crossville, the daughter of Henry Preston Burnett and Martha Jane Van Hoy Burnett.

Mrs. Cunningham worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail clerk, and was a member of the Methodist Church in Spencer. She was considered by many to be the matriarch of Spencer Mountain, having lived in Spencer for more than 55 years.

Survivors include her sons, Dr. David Cunningham of Memphis, and John Cunningham of Athens, GA; daughter, Sue Ledford of Florence, AL; six grandsons; three granddaughters; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Lane Cunningham.
The family will receive friends Tuesday until the time of the service.
Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

LILLIE MAE ELMORE

Funeral services for Lillie Mae Elmore, 87, of Brentwood, TN, who passed away July 21, 1997, were held July 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

She was born May 15, 1910, in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of James Mayford Elmore and Bertha Seagraves Elmore.

Mrs. Elmore was a teacher and member of the Congregational Church. Survivors include her sister, Ella E. Hall of Brentwood; nephew, Jim Hall of Crossville; and niece, Patricia Webb of Brentwood.

Pallbearers were Tim Hall, Austin Webb, Jason Webb, Brock Hill, David Hill, Bill Wightman, Bill Thompson and Sam Hassler.

The Rev. Emily Barker officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ERMA LEE McDANIEL

Funeral services for Erma Lee McDaniel, 80, of Crab Orchard, who passed away July 22, 1997 were held July 24 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 6, 1916 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Jessie James Davidson and Eller McNeil Davidson.

Mrs. McDaniel was a housewife, and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include daughters, Linda and her husband, Rondell Barnwell of Crossville, Judy Grant of Rockwood, Lela Walker of Crab Orchard, and Jean Dyal and Ella Dyal, both of Jacksonville, FL; sons, Eugene Lester McDaniel Jr., James and his wife, Darlene McDaniel, Paul McDaniel, and Walter McDaniel, all of Crab Orchard, Wayne Dyal Sherrill of Crossville, and Billy Joe Dyal of Germany; 24 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Wilma Galloway of Crossville; brother, James Davidson of Crab Orchard; half-brothers, Ted, Tom, Joe, and Eugene Davidson; and half-sisters, hazel Dixon, Pauline Hamby, Eveylene Lanquist, and Mary Walker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Lester McDaniel Sr.; brothers, John, Rufus, and Charlie Davidson; and sisters, Martha Narrowmore, Edith Nicholas, Daisy Baker, and Mae Carter.

Pallbearers were Baxter Gaynor, Carl Barnwell, Mike Walker, Joshua McDaniel, Tommy Grant, and Anthony Walker.

The Rev. Russell Honeycutt and Bro. Terry Bear officiated, with special music by Terry Bear.

Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

MARY ELIZABETH SHERRILL

Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Sherrill, 42, of Crab Orchard, who passed away July 22, 1997 in Cookeville General Hospital, were held July 25 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery.

She was born May 19, 1955, the daughter of Hershell C. Turner Sr. and Mary Dishman Turner.

Mrs. Sherrill was a waitress and a member of the Church of God.

Survivors include daughters, April Sherrill of Crossville and Andrea Sherrill of Monterey; and brothers, H.L. Turner of Crossville, and David Wayne Turner of Chatsworth, GA.

Pallbearers were Charles McCoy, Matthew McCoy, Harvey Martin, Sam Sherrill, Jason Davidson and Gary Wilson.

Bro. R.C. Maples officiated, with special music by Cindy Maples. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.


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