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Obituary

Obituary's for April 1998


HERSCHEL B. McDONALD

Graveside services for Herschel B. McDonald, 90, of Arlington, TX, who passed away April 19, 1998 at Arlington Memorial Hospital, will be held April 26 at 3 p.m. from the Methodist Church Cemetery in Clarkrange.

He was born Sept. 24, 1907 in Oakgrove, TN.
Mr. McDonald was a retired master electrician and refrigeration engineer, and he was a member of the Fielder Road Baptist Church in Arlington.
Survivors include his son, Herschel Benson McDonald II of Red Oak, TX; daughters, Gloria Schiller of Arlington, and Ruth Scully of Charlottesville, VA; half-brothers, Thomas Ray McDonald of Troy, IL and John B. McDonald of Russellville, TN; 10 grandchildren; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Doris Swartley Weir; brothers, Herman and Edgar; and sister, Irene.

Bilbrey Funeral Home in Crossville is in charge of local arrangements.

JOHN CHARLESWORTH POWEL

Funeral services for John Charlesworth Powel, 88, of Murfreesboro, who passed away April 22, 1998, in Boulevard Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, will be held today, April 24 from the chapel of Woodfin Memorial Funeral Home in Murfreesboro, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

A native of Crossville, he was the son of Judge Reuben A. and Maude Kemmer Powel.
Mr. Powel, a former commercial pilot, electronic engineer and astronomer, was a 1930 graduate of Cumberland Mountain School and graduated college in 1935 with degrees in math and physics. He was a distributor for Taylorcraft Airplanes for a number of years. During World War II, he was enlisted in the U.S. Army and was sent to Middle Tennessee State University as commandant of the Cadet Flight School. After the war, he continued as an instructor at various operation and flew actively for 25 years. Mr. Powel retired for General Electric Motor Appliance department in 1974. He owned an observatory used frequently by astronomy students from Vanderbilt and MTSU. He was a member of College Heights Chapel.

Survivors include his wife, Fannie Maude Hall Powel of Murfreesboro; son, Charles W. Powel of Murfreesboro; daughter, Pauline Moore of Chattanooga; and grandson, Chris Moore of Chattanooga.
Memorials may be made to and MTSU Foundation program or a favorite charity.

JULIAN JOSEPH STARK

A funeral Mass for Julian Joseph Stark, 90, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of Fort Wayne, IN, who passed away March 29, 1998, was celebrated April 15 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Graveside services were April 15 at Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne.

He operated Fairfield Radio Service and Fairfield Camera Repair of more than 60 years, and was credited with building the first working television in Fort Wayne in 1926.

Mr. Stark was a member of Fort Wayne Foggers and the Fort Wayne Camera Club. He designed lighting equipment for medical color photography.

Survivors include his sister, Margaret Fairfield; and step-son, Harry Angel of Indianapolis, IN.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary.
Memorials may be made to Uplands Retirement Village, P.O. Box 168, Pleasant Hill, TN, 38578.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

JAMES WESLEY BURGESS

Funeral services for James Wesley Burgess, 77, who passed away April 15, 1998 in Life Care Center of Crossville, were held April 18 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery.

He was born March 18, 1921 in Cumberland County, the son of King and Matilda Campbell Burgess.
Mr. Burgess was a carpenter and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Oda Byrd Burgess of Crossville; daughters, Shirley Oakes and Carol Hurley, both of Crossville, and Wilma Beaty of Cookeville; son, Ron Burgess of Fort Pierce, FL; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Jay Lee Burgess, and sisters, Ima Jean Basso and Lula Mae Hale.
Pallbearers were Todd Bolin, Kevin King, Gary Bolin, Tim Roark, Carson Allen, Doug Burgess, Mike Beaty and Jimmy Riley.

Bro. Delmer McCowan officiated, with special music by J.T. Davis, Vicky Eller (Smith) and Leo Smith.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

CHARLES J. DUNCAN

Funeral services for Charles J. Duncan, 69, of Crossville, who passed away April 19, 1998, were held April 21 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with burial in Belleville, MI.

He was born June 23, 1928 in Detroit, MI, the son of Millard and Ethel Duncan.
Mr. Duncan was a millwright with General Motors Corporation. He was a member of VFW Post 147 in Lavonia, MI, and Cookeville Moose Club.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Quiel Duncan of Crossville; daughters Julie Wolenter, and her husband, George, of Dearborn Heights, MI, and Janie Duncan of Petoskey, MI; son, John Duncan and wife, Debbie, of Westland, MI; stepsons, Leon Varney of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Charles Varney and wife, Diane, of Milan, MI, Steven Varney and wife, Sandra, of Pinckney, MI, and Phillip Varney and wife, Sylvia, of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; and sister, Sandra Montpetit of Warren, MI.

He was preceded in death by his son, Craig Duncan; brother, Roy Duncan; and sister, Joan Brown. The Rev. Dan Haskins officiated.
Memorials may be made to the Homestead Baptist Church Baptistry Fund
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

THOMAS MELVIN LAMASTERS

A memorial Mass of Thomas Melvin LaMasters, 75, of Fairfield Glade, who passed away April 15, 1998, was celebrated April 18 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with the Rev. Philip Thoni officiating.

He was born Feb. 21, 1923 in Detroit, MI, the son of Alonzo and Lila Foster LaMasters.
Mr. LaMasters was a real estate broker and of the Catholic faith. He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Pat LaMasters of Fairfield Glade; sons, Tommy LaMasters of Phoenix, AZ, Terry LaMasters of Williamsburg, VA, Mike LaMasters of Atlanta, GA, and Chuck Forisi of Warren, MI; stepdaughter, Rene Vondurant of Alabama; stepson, Tommy Vondurant of Alabama; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Judy Roulo of Prudenville, MI; and brothers, Walter LaMasters of Prudenville, MI, and Larry LaMasters of Atlanta.

The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

HUBERT LEE McCLOUD

Funeral services for Hubert Lee Pee Wee McCloud, 79 of East First Street, Crossville, who passed away April 17, 1998, were held April 20 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery.

He was born June 16, 1918 in Cumberland County, the son of Casto and Bell Cole McCloud. Mr. McCloud was a coal miner and a member of the Church of God.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Woody McCloud of Crossville; daughters, Wilma Dixon, Pat Stephens, and Millie Farmer of Crossville; nine grandchildren, one of whom, Tony McCloud, was raised by Mr. McCloud; nine great-grandchildren; and sister, Lena Grimes and Dean Crabtree, both of Crossville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Casto and Bell McCloud; children, Frances Whittaker, Billy McCloud and Willard McCloud; brother, Lonnie Grimes; and sister, Virgie Webb.

Pallbearers were Everett Wyatt, Edsel Whittaker, Don Eldridge, Ricky Thompson, W.L. Grimes and James Stephens.

Bro. Arthur Smith officiated, with special music by Gene Burgess.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

JOREECA LYNN MULLINS

Funeral services for Joreeca Taz Lynn Mullins, 33, of Crossville, who passed away March 24, 1998, were held March 25 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with burial in Lantana Cemetery.

She was born March 27, 1964 in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Michael and Susan Burgess Demuth. Ms. Mullins was a homemaker.

Survivors include her son, Adam Mullins of Crossville; parents, Michael and Susan Demuth of Crossville; sisters, Martha Arrington and Tina Morris, both of Crossville; brother, Robert Arrington of Georgia; grandparents, Otto Burgess of Crossville and Joreece Patterson of Los Angeles; several aunts and uncles; boyfriend, Kevin Beaty; and special friends, Sabrina and Ashley.
The Rev. Carl Hamilton officiated.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT FRED PEEPLES

A memorial service for The Rev. Robert Fred Peeples, 75, of Pleasant Hill, who passed away April 19, 1998 in Cumberland Medical Center, will be held May 30 at 3 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Community Church.
He was born Feb. 9, 1923 in Cleveland, OH, the son of Ralph F. and Ida K. Fischer Peeples.

The Rev. Peeples was pastor emeritus of Pleasant Hill Community Church, affiliate of United Church of Christ. He was a member of the Rotary Club, and served on the boards of Habitat for Humanity and Uplands Retirement Village.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth Peeples of Pleasant Hill; daughters, Elise Peeples of Berkley, CA and Susan Peeples of Union, OR; sons, Mark Peeples of Berwyn, IL, and James Peeples of Westerville, OH; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ida Peeples.
The Rev. Edward Schneider officiated.
Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Fire Department Fund at Cumberland County Bank.
Burris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

CHARLES WILLIAM PHIPPS

Funeral services for Charles William Phipps, 79, of Highway 127 North, Crossville, who passed away April 16, 1998 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held April 19 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

He was born June 6, 1918 in Cullman, AL, the son of Charlie and Georgia Reed Phipps.
Mr. Phipps was clerk and master for Cumberland County and a member of Fredonia Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was a member of DAV and American Legion Post No. 238.

Survivors include his wife, Ann Bristow Phipps of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Ward and Francis Phipps of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Dale Tollett of Crossville; grandson, Charles Tollett of Crossville; great-grandson, Ben Tollett of Crossville; brothers, Carl Phipps of Monte Vista, CA, Earl Phipps of Crossville, Ernest Phipps of Nashville and Hassel Phipps of Anderson, IN; and sister, Thelma Cheadle of Crossville.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Jane Ledbetter.
Pallbearers were Ray Wilbanks, Denny Tollett, Dale Phipps, Mike Phipps, Andy Patton and Glenn Davis. The Rev. Russell Honeycutt officiated, with special music by Danny Smith.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ROY SAMPSON STONE

Funeral services for Roy Sampson Stone of Crossville, formerly of North Ridgeville, OH, who passed away April 18 in Elyria, OH, were held Wednesday, April 22, from Linary United Church of Christ, with burial in Linary Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 12, 1917 in Linary, TN, the son of Jake and Elizie Norris Stone.
Mr. Stone moved to North Ridgeville, OH, in 1943. He was self-employed as a brick and stone mason and builder for 40 years and had worked for the brick layer's union. He moved to Crossville in 1979, where he became an active member of Lantana United Church of Christ. A devoted husband and father, he loved gospel singing and gardening.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Gladys Redwine Stone; daughters, Elizabeth Murray, Lena Rodachy and Kathleen Marlett, all of Ohio, and Margaret Burgos of South Carolina; Debra Stone of Florida, and Donna Stone of Tennessee; son, William Stone of Georgia; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby Harding and Lee Blaylock, both of Ohio, Hattie Seaman of California, and Neleen Mockridge of Michigan; brother, Perry Stone of California; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Elizie Norris Stone; grandsons, Shane, Willy, Danny and Buddy; one great-granddaughter; sisters, Pearl Gontko, Benia Stone and Violet Roysdon; and brothers, Baxter and McKinly Stone.

Pallbearers were William Stone Jr. , Roy Stone, Todd Whitney, Josh Stone, Chris Stone and Matthew Cape.

The Rev. Odel Kirby officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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WILLIE T. WALDO

Funeral services for Willie T. Waldo, 83, of Grandview, TN, who passed away March 28, 1998, were held April 2 from Alloway Baptist Church, with burial in Harris Cemetery.

He was born July 28, 1914, the son of Robert L. and Liusey Ann Cox Waldo.
Mr. Waldo was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Pearl Waldo of Grandview; daughters, Geneva Kilby of Crossville, Alice Graham of Amarillo, TX, and May Loden of Cumberland County; son, Willie Thurman Waldo of Fort Wayne, IN; stepson, Marvin Maynard; brothers, Andy Waldo, Ebb Waldo, Doe Waldo and Dallas Waldo; 26 grandchildren; and one stepgrandson.

Pallbearers were Thomas Waldo, Eugene Waldo, Charlie Waldo, Buddy James, Will Waldo and Kevin Waldo.

Honorary pallbearers were Ted Waldo, Clifford Waldo, Steve Waldo, Herma Waldo, Cornell Loden and James Norris.

The Revs. Paul Phipps and Clarence Brockman officiated, with special music by Dot Reed.
Burris Funeral Home of Crossville was in charge of the arrangements.

POSE WOODY

Funeral services for Pose Woody, 93, of Potato Farm Road, who passed away April 17, 1998, were held April 19 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery.

He was born July 2, 1904, in Cumberland County, the son of Carter and Nancy Shellito Woody.
Mr. Woody was a truck driver for Ragland and Potter Company and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Roy Woody of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Ledell Woody and Leon and Janie Woody, all of Crossville; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Carrie Woody of Crossville.

Pallbearers were Jackie Thomas, Glenn Wyatt, Harry Woody, Ron Hall, James Wyatt, Bob Brendel and Ray Bowman.

The Revs. Joseph Cox and Jerome McCoy officiated, with special music by April Goliher.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DOROTHY E. FUELL

Funeral services for Dorothy E. Fuell, 75, of North Ridgeville, who passed away April 23, 1998, at Altercare of North Ridgeville, OH, were held April 27 from David Bogner Family Funeral Home, with burial in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Avon, OH.

She was born in Big Lick, TN, the daughter of Conner and Laura Hale.
Mrs. Fuell was a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 40 years after moving from Cumberland County. Survivors include her son, Larry Fuell of North Ridgeville; daughters, Edna Bash of Brunswick, OH; Brenda Kilby of Crab Orchard; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sister, Bunch Houston, Jospehine Davis, Margie Kerley and Mildred Kerley, all of Crossville; and half-brother, Cecil Hale of Boynton Beach, FL.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Walter T. Fuell Jr., who passed away April 11 of this year; parents, Conner and Laura Hale; sister, Mertle Houston; and half-brothers, Herthel and Hollis Hale.
The Rev. Bill Shomo, pastor of Sugar Ridge Baptist Church, officiated.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 43099 North Ridge Road, Elyria, OH, 44035.
David Bogner Family Funeral Home in North Ridgeville was in charge of arrangements.

MILDRED CHRISTINE GROVE

Funeral services for Mildred Christine Grove, 78, of Peavine Fire Tower Road, Crossville, who passed away April 20, 1998, were held April 22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
She was born Dec. 22, 1919 in Burnside, KY, the daughter of Henry Clayborn Sloan and Bonnie O'Brien Sloan.
Mrs. Grove was an escrow agent with Title Insurance Company, and she was a member of First Christian Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Bonnie Grove of Crossville; and sister, Margaret Louise Thomas of Louisville, KY.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas George Grove; brother Eugene Sloan; and sister, Ann Griffith.
Pallbearers were Dennis Bayless, Mark Bayless, Marty Beach, Edgar Bayless, Andy Anderson and Bill Groves.
The Rev. Dean Orr officiated, with special music provided from family tapes. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

CHESTER ALLEN BUSHBAUM

Funeral services for Chester Allen Bushbaum, 77, of Hedgecoth Road, Crab Orchard, who passed away April 15, 1998 in Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center, were held April 18 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in New Home Cemetery.

He was born April 27, 1920 in Dayton, OH, the son of Charles and Edna Krause Bushbaum. He was raised by his stepfather, Nick Wagner.

Mr. Bushbaum was a machinist and member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Irene Hamby Bushbaum of Crab Orchard; sister, Edna Mae Chastain of Franklin; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Edna Bushbaum; daughter, Carolyn Wassen; and brother, Paul Bushbaum.

Bro. Jimmy Dorris officiated, with special music by Charles and Dollie Turner, Amanda and Misty Brown, Leon and Christine Brown, Geraldine Brown and Violet Kerley.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BRANDON HALL

Funeral services for Brandon Hall, 13, of Clarkrange, who passed away April 16, 1998 in University of Tennessee Medical Center, were held April 17 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with burial in Mobile, AL.

He was born Jan. 28, 1985 in Mobile, AL, the son of Vickie Hall Cox and Ivan Hall.
Brandon was a member of the Art Club and 4-H Club, and he was voted Class Favorite by his seventh-grade class in Clarkrange.
Survivors include his mother, Vickie Hall Cox of Clarkrange; father, Ivan Hall of Mobile, AL; brother, Jason Shores of Crossville; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Powers of Mobile; maternal grandmother, Althia Powers of Mobile; paternal grandmother, Ama Lorene Hallman of Mobile; aunts, Susan Lister of Crossville, and Lisa Young and Norma Cook, both of Mobile; uncles, Bill Powers Jr. of Mobile and Bob Parker of Crossville, and Billy Hall, Edward Hall, Devon Hall, all of Birmingham, AL, and James Hall of Texas; and special friend, Rachael Tinch of Crossville.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Powers.
The Rev. David Allen officiated.
Burris Funeral Home of Crossville.

LAWRENCE ALBERT LANE

Funeral services for Lawrence Albert Lane, 65, of Highway 127 North, Crossville, who passed away April 15, 1998 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held April 18 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

He was born June 14, 1932, in Jefferson County, TN, the son of Fene and Bessie Weaver Lane.

Mr. Lane was a farmer and served in the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Hallie Allred Lane of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and David Potts of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Lane, and Jeff and Karen Lane, all of Crossville; six grandchildren; brother, Tinsley Lane of Crossville; and sister, Edna Stone of Elyria, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fene and Bessie Weaver Lane; brothers, Arlie, Frank and Charlie Lane; and sister, Hester Byrd.

Pallbearers were Phil Cox, Jim Little, Mark Potts, Danny Taylor, Doc Henline, and David Allred. Honorary pallbearers were Cordell Hensley, Edgar Cox, Carl Neely, Snooks Conley, Fred Stout, Ronnie Reed, Joel Green and Ralph Padgett.

Bros. Dennie Moore and Archie Howard officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ANN MARTIN SCOTT

Ann Martin Scott, Ph.D., 54, of Cecelia, LA, passed away March 12, 1998 at Opelousas General Hospital, Opelousas, LA.

A native of Knoxville, she was the daughter of Bill and Oleta Salee Breeding.
Dr. Scott, a former resident of Crossville and a graduate of Cumberland County High School, was an English teacher at the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette for many years.

Survivors include her stepmother, Margaret Breeding of Venice, FL; adopted family, Eula and Mary Moss of Lafayette, LA, and Sarah Moss of Cecilia, LA; sister, Jean Butler of Nashville, TN; nieces, Jane Murray Braxley of Georgia and Mary Ann Lewis of Nashville; and stepbrother, Charles West of Brentwood, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Oleta Breeding.

Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, or the Habitat for Humanity Society.
Arrangements were under the direction of Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA.

ROY SAMPSON STONE

Funeral services for Roy Sampson Stone of Crossville, formerly of North Ridgeville, OH, who passed away April 18 in Elyria, OH, will be held Wednesday, April 22 at 1 p.m. from Linary United Church of Christ, with burial in Linary Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 9 p.m. tonight, April 21, at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

He was born Jan. 12, 1917 in Linary, TN, the son of Jake and Elizie Norris Stone.
Mr. Stone moved to North Ridgeville, OH, in 1943. He was self-employed as a brick and stone mason and builder for 40 years, and had worked for the brick layer's union. He moved to Crossville in 1979, where he became an active member of Lantana United Church of Christ. A devoted husband and father, he loved gospel singing and gardening.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Gladys Redwine Stone; daughters, Elizabeth Murray, Lena Rodachy and Kathleen Marlett, all of Ohio, and Margaret Burgos of South Carolina, Debra Stone of Florida, and Donna Stone of Tennessee; son, William Stone of Georgia; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruby Harding and Lee Blaylock, both of Ohio, Hattie Seaman of California, and Neleen Mockridge of Michigan; brother, Perry Stone of California; and many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers William Stone, Roy Stone, Todd Whitney, Josh Stone, Chris Stone and Matthew Cape. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Elizie Norris Stone; grandsons, Shane, Willy, Danny and Buddy; one great-granddaughter; sisters, Pearl Gontko, Benia Stone and Violet Roysdon; and brothers, Baxter and McKinly Stone.

The Rev. Odel Kirby will officiate.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

SAM JOEL BEATY

A memorial service for Sam Joel Beaty, 74, of Potato Farm Road, Crossville, who passed away April 11, 1998, was held April 15 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home.

He was born Feb. 2, 1924 in Overton County, the son of Herman and Pearl Vaughn Beaty.
Mr. Beaty was a welder for General Processing Company, and he was of the Protestant faith. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and was a prisoner of war.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Sevier Beaty of Crossville; stepchildren, Kay Barnett, Joann Ramsey, and Mike Staggs, all of Crossville, Eddie Staggs of Pikeville, and Fred Staggs of Big Lick; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Pat Beatty, Frank Beaty, and Dock Beaty, all of Crossville; and sisters, Erma Smith of Canoga Park, CA, Willie May Kline of North Hollywood, CA, Helen Clark of Nacogdoches, TX, and Judy Humble of Crossville.

He was preceded in death by his brother, John Beatty, and grandson, Jackie Staggs.
Bro. Robert Baker officiated.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

LUCIAN EDWARD CRAWFORD

Funeral services for Lucian Edward Crawford, 81, of Cookeville, who passed away April 12, 1998 in Cookeville Regional Hospital, were held April 14 from the Baxter Chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home in Cookeville, with burial in the Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery.

A native of Putnam County, TN, he was the son of William Whitnam and Ada Dyer Crawford.
Mr. Crawford was a retired carpenter and an elder of 42 years in the Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Edith Crawford of Cookeville; sons, Thomas D. and Jerry E. Crawford, both of Baxter, TN; daughters, Joy E. Crawford of Perryville, MO, Sue C. McNew of Crossville, Sandra K. Kennedy of Cookeville, and Edie Crawford of Jackson, TN; sisters, Lorell Flatt, and Loran Coleman, both of Baxter, and Lillian Gross of Indianapolis, IN; and 10 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by sisters, Dewie Stanton, Floy Mahan, and Willie Watts.
Pallbearers were Paul C. Winchester, Jerry S. Crawford, Andrew C. Kennedy, Bryan W. Kennedy, Joshua E. Crawford, Matthew T. Crawford and Clinton W. Kennedy.

Bro. Glendon Cantrell officiated.
Hooper & Huddleston Funeral Home in Cookeville was in charge of the arrangements.

CARLOS OAKLEY HUGHES

Funeral services for Carlos Oakley Hughes, 80, of Marion, KY, who passed away April 14, 1998, will be held today, April 17, at 2 p.m. from Gilbert Funeral Home, with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.

Mr. Hughes was a member of American Legion Post No. 111 and was awarded the 50-year award for his service in World War II.

Survivors include his son, Jeff Hughes of Crossville; daughters, Kristi Hughes and Rene Hughes, both of Marion, KY; five grandchildren; sister, Betty Porter of Nashville; and several nieces and nephews.
The Revs. Robert Phillips and Ed Clement will officiate.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Kentucky is in charge of the arrangements.

VELMA GLOVER ADAMS

Funeral services for Velma Glover Adams, 79, of Bainbridge, GA, who passed away April 13, 1998, will be held April 16 at 2 p.m. from the Morningside Baptist Church in Bainbridge, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends tonight, April 15, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Ivey Funeral Home in Bainbridge. She was born Aug. 13, 1918 in Mitchell County, GA, the daughter of George Lofton Glover and Mollie Ether Brock Glover.

Mrs. Adams was a beautician for 56 years.
Survivors include her husband, Jack Adams of Bainbridge; son, Edward Adams of Fairfield Glade; brothers, Lenton Glover of Bainbridge, and Marlon Glover of Dallas; sisters, Olga G. Woodward of Bainbridge and Nell G. Higginbottom of Reynoldsville, GA; grandsons, Farrell Adams of Cookeville, Brian Adams of Oklahoma City, OK, and Clay Adams of Jackson, TN; and great-grandson, Kyle Adams of Cookeville.

Pallbearers will be Dewey Robinson, James Matthews, Don Kell, Larry Rice, Phillip Gleaton and Gerald Woodward.

Drs. Thomas D. Murphy and Charles Pollock will officiate.
Ivey Funeral Home in Bainbridge, GA will officiate.

LONNIE EUGENE BARNES

Funeral services for Lonnie Eugene Geno Barnes, 61, of Radnor, OH, formerly of Crossville, who passed away April 6, 1998, were held April 9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery.

He was born Dec. 26, 1936 in Cumberland County, the son of Clarence Lee Barnes and Geneva Emery Barnes.

Mr. Barnes was a die setter for Amana in Delaware, OH, and member of the Church of God. He was also a member of the American Legion, Eagle Lodge and Moose Lodge of Delaware, OH.

Survivors include his son, Alan Barnes of Radnor, OH; daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Earl Johnson of New Bloomington, OH, Amanda and Kevin Turner of Marion, OH, and Rebecca and Tom Galati of Sunbury, OH; six grandsons; one granddaughter; sisters, Kathleen Hall of Crossville, Della O'Quinn of Hillard, FL, Betty Campbell of Crossville; Margaret Green of Winchester, TN, and Janice McClelland of Beckley, WV; and brothers, Clarence Lee Barnes Jr. of Muncie, IN, and Willard Douglas Barnes, Dennis Barnes and Frederick Barnes, all of Crossville.

Pallbearers were Gerald Campbell, Joe O'Quinn, Roger McClelland, Kevin Turner, Eric Applegate, Earl Johnson, Kenneth Applegate and Joseph O'Quinn.

Bro. Gary Emery officiated, with special music by Rusty and Janet Emery.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice at Grady, 561 W. Central Ave., Delaware, OH 43015.

The preceding obituary is reprinted to include additional information omitted by the funeral home and to correct an error on the part of the Crossville Chronicle.

WALTER WILSON DAVIS

Funeral services for Walter Wilson Davis, 83, of Fairyland Acres, Crossville, who passed away April 10, 1998 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held April 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

He was born Aug. 1, 1914 in Wittier, AR, the son of William Andrew Davis and Flora Jane Agden Davis. Mr. Davis was the manager of Lay's 5 & 10 and a member of Central Baptist Church.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Orion Miller of Memphis; sons, Robert Davis of Pensacola, FL, and Richard Davis of Murfreesboro; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, William Elmer Davis of Fort Smith, AR; and Gladys Edmonson of St. Louis, MO, and Grace Schaverg of Chanute, KS.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Hatcher Davis, and his second wife, Ellen Mitchel Lind Davis.

Pallbearers were Jim Myers, Raymond King, Bill Tinker, Bill Hutcheson, Paul Ondako and Phil Hunter. The Rev. Roland Smith officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

GERALDINE ANITA RANKHORN

Funeral services for Geraldine Anita Rankhorn, 67, of Laurel Lane, Crossville, who passed away April 11, 1998 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held April 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery.

She was born Aug. 6, 1930 in Sparta, TN, the daughter of Edward and Ethel Sullivan Brady.
Mrs. Rankhorn was a factory worker for Roselon Industries and of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Charles Rankhorn and Mark Rankhorn, both of Crossville; daughters, Linda Allred, Glenis Burnett and Sarah Raper, all of Crossville, and Ester England of Winchester, TN; five grandchildren; and sisters, Elsie C. Brady of Crossville, and Edith Vaughn of Westland, MI.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Truman Rankhorn.
Pallbearers were Victor Franklin, Stephen Luttrell, Jeff Parham, Anthony Luttrell, Bill Luttrell and Larry W. Brady.

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

WALTER T. FUELL JR.

Funeral services for Walter T. Fuell Jr., 77, of North Ridgeville, OH, who passed away April 11, 1998, were held April 14 from the chapel of David Bogner Family Funeral Home in North Ridgeville, with burial in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon, OH, with full military honors.

He was born in Jackson, TN, the son of Walter and Sally Fuell.
Mr. Fuell was a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 30 years, having moved from Crossville.
Mr. Fuell was a truck driver for Lehman Cartage in North Ridgeville and retired in 1977 after 25 years. After retirement, he was self-employed as an electrician. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army in the 541st Parachute Infantry and a member of the Teamsters Union.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Dorothy Hale Fuell; son, Larry Fuell of North Ridgeville; daughters, Edna Bash of Brunswick, OH, and Brenda Kilby of Crab Orchard; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sister, Ruth Bristow of North Ridgeville; and brother, Richard Hill of Elyria, OH.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Sally Fuell; sister, Clara Thompkins; and brothers, Bo Fuell and Charles Hill.

The Rev. Bill Shomo, pastor of Sugar Ridge Baptist Church, officiated.
David Bogner Family Funeral Home of North Ridgeville, OH, was in charge of the arrangements.

KENNETH JIMMY MOLES

Funeral services for Kenneth Jimmy Moles, 65, of Crossville, who passed away April 8, 1998, were held April 11 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Rinnie Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 8, 1932, in Fentress County, TN, the son of William and Della Groce Moles.
Mr. Moles was retired from the military, having served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict and Vietnam War.

He was employed by the State of Mississippi Employment Division and was a member of First Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Moles of Crossville; daughters, Talana Martin and Mary Moles, both of Crossville, Sue Cooper of Hampton, VA, and Melinda Walters of Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma; son, Jason Moles of Crossville; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Cora Hodge of Crossville, Cynthia Morgan of Rockwood, and Dollie Morgan of Trotwood, OH.

Pallbearers were David Hodge, Leroy Hodge, Butch Hall, John Cooper, Jess Moles, Bill Stultz, Joel Green and Steve Morgan.

Flag presentation and firing detail were conducted by the Warner-Robbins Air Force Base Honor Guard, GA.

The Rev. George Long officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

GREGORY LYNN SMITH

Funeral services for Gregory Lynn Smith, 35, of Geneva, FL, formerly of Crossville, who passed away April 9, 1998, were held April 11 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Rinnie Cemetery.

He was born Feb. 27, 1962 in Cumberland County, the son of Cletis and Jessie Bohannon Smith.
Mr. Smith did paint and body work.
Survivors include his wife, Rachel Smith of Geneva, FL; daughter, Joyce Marie Smith of Geneva, FL; mother, Jessie Smith of Crossville; and brothers, Cletis Earl Smith of Crossville, and Ricky Lee Smith of Geneva, FL.

Pallbearers were Allen Barnett, Ed Hedgecoth, Eddie Hedgecoth, Toby Hedgecoth, Merril Tollick, Scott Goney and Steve Opsahl.

Bro. Mitchell Covington officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangments.

LONNIE EUGENE BARNES

Funeral services for Lonnie Eugene Geno Barnes, 61, of Radnor, OH, formerly of Crossville, who passed away April 6, 1998, were held April 9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery. He was born Dec. 26, 1936 in Cumberland County, the son of Clarence and Lola Emery Barnes.

Mr. Barnes was a die setter for Amana in Delaware, OH, and member of the Church of God. He was also a member of American Legion, Eagle Lodge and Moose Lodge of Delaware, OH.

Survivors include her son, Alan Barnes of Radnor, OH; daughters, and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Earl Johnson of New Bloomington, OH, Amanda and Kevin Turner of Marion, OH, and Rebecca and Tom Galati of Sunbury, OH; six grandsons; one granddaughter; sisters, Cathleen Hall and Betty Campbell, both of Crossville; Della O'Quinn of Hillard, FL, Margaret Green of Winchester, TN, and Janice McClelland of Beckley, WV; and brothers, Clarence Lee Barnes of Muncie, IN, and Willard Douglas Barnes, Dennis Barnes and Frederick Barnes, all of Crossville.

Pallbearers were Gerald Campbell, Joe O'Quinn, Roger McClelland, Kevin Turner, Eric Applegate and Earl Johnson.

Bro. Gary Emery officiated, with special music by Rusty and Janet Emery.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice at Grady, 561 W. Central Ave., Delaware, OH 43015.

STEVE LYNN BRYANT

Funeral services for Steve Lynn Bryant, 33, of Pleasant Hill, who passed away April 5, 1998, were held April 9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Thomas Springs Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 18, 1964 in Cumberland County, the son of Finley Ray Bryant and Anna Sue Brown Byrant. Mr. Bryant was a laborer and of the Protestant faith.

Survivors include his father, Finley Bryant of Crossville; and brothers, Larry Bryant, Roger Bryant, David Bryant and Jason Bryant, all of Crossville.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Sue Bryant.
Pallbearers were Stanley Selby, Wilborn Bell, Jason Ballard, Travis Frasier, Jerry Lawson and Jimmy Whitcomb. Bro. Larry Potter officiated.

Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

WILLIAM GERALD CRAIN

Funeral services for William Gerald Crain, 67, of Fairfield Glade, who passed away April 6, 1998, were held April 8 at Middle Tennessee Veterans' Cemetery in Nashville.

He was born April 24, 1930 in Toledo, OH, the son of Joseph and Lula Talley Crain.
Mr. Crain was retired from the military, having served with the U.S. Army in the Korean War and Vietnam War. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Crain of Fairfield Glade; daughter, Casey Crain Mitchell of Nashville; son, Michael Crain of McMinnville; and three grandchildren.

The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Cumberland County.

Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

WALTER WILSON DAVIS

Funeral services for Walter Wilson Davis, 83, of Fairyland Acres, Crossville, will be held today, April 14, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home.

Survivors include his daughter, Nancy Miller of Memphis, TN; sons, Robert Davis of Pensacola, FL, and Richard Davis of Murfreesboro, TN; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, William Elmer Davis of Fort Smith, AR; and sisters, Ann Peoples of Fort Smith, AR, Gladys Edmondson of St. Louis, MO, and Grace Shaverg of Kansas.

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

GENE ROBERTS

Funeral services for Gene Roberts, 73, of Midtown, TN, who passed away April 1, 1998 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held April 2 from the chapel of Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman, TN, with burial April 3 in Roane Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Roberts was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Roberts of Midtown; daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn and Jackie Schubert of Crossville and Linda and Huey Cox of Strawberry Plains, TN; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Jeanie Roberts of Daysville, TN, and Jeff and Tina Roberts of Athens, TN; sister, Eulala Guinn of Midtown; brothers, Dewey Roberts of Midtown, Floyd Roberts of Rockwood and William Roberts of Lenior City; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by wife, Virginia Roberts.
The Revs. Randy Roberts and John Ward officiated.
Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman was in charge of the arrangements.

ELIZABETH THETFORD

Graveside services for Elizabeth Thetford, 79, of Crossville, who passed away April 8, 1998, were held April 11 at Big Lick Cemetery.

She was born June 1, 1918 in Greeneville, TN, the daughter of Charles L. and Martha C. Wampler Hughes. Mrs. Thetford was a bookkeeper and worked with her husband, Leighton Thetford, in insurance for 30 years in Kingsport, TN, and did hospital volunteer work as a Pink Lady in Kingsport. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Thetford of Cincinnati, OH; sons and daughters-in-law, Leighton H. and Pam Thetford of Bellevue, WA, and James C. and Beverly Thetford of Kingsport, TN; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leighton Anderson Thetford, and daughter, Patricia Ann Robinson.

Pallbearers were her grandsons.
Dr. James H. Beasley Jr. officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

WILLIE ELMER PETTY

Funeral services for Willie Elmer Petty, 81, Bear Creek Road, Crossville, who passed away April 7, 1998, were scheduled for today, April 10, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Wilson Cemetery in Overton County, TN.

He was born Feb. 20, 1917, in Jackson County, TN, the son of Jess Petty and Bell Lewis Petty.
Mr. Petty was retired from the Chrysler Corporation and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Eva Roberson Petty of Crossville; daughters, Shirley Dayton and Gail Findley of Crossville; son, Roger Petty of Florida; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Marvin Petty of Crossville; and sisters, Maude Spears and Jewell Swallows, both of Florida, and Ruby Harnden of Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Bell Lewis Petty; children, Ronnie and Susan Petty; sisters, Betty Grinder, Verna Sherrill, Ethel Talley and Maggie Swallows; and brothers, Lawerence and Buford Petty, and two who died in infancy.

Pallbearers will be Larry Bowman, Richard Bowman, Steve Cross, David Sherrill, Mike Petty and Mark Brzys. The Revs

. Grover Adkins and Johnny Goldston will officiate.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

MARY ROSE MacINTYRE

A memorial service for Mary Rose MacIntyre, 82, of Fairfield Glade, who passed away April 2, 1998 was held April 6 from St. Raphael's Episcopal Church.

She was born Feb. 14, 1916 in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of Francis M. and Florence A. Frazier Klein. Mrs. MacIntyre was a housewife.

Survivors include her husband, Dugald MacIntyre of Fairfield Glade; daughters, Holly Palmer of Grand Rapids, MI and Cynthia Shover of Holland, MI; sons, Jay Hoult Jr. of St. Agnes, MI, and Stephen Hoult of Nashville; sister, Elva Leo of Long Island, NY; brothers, James Kline of Stuart, FL, and Robert Kline of Townsend, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis M. and Florence A. Frazier Klein, and sister, Dorothy Walrath.
The Rev. Paul Wanter officiated.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ANNA DELL MADEWELL

Funeral services for Anna Dell Madewell, 76, of Highway 70 North, Crossville, who passed away April 1, 1998, were held April 4 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Mayland Cemetery.

She was born Jan. 12, 1922, in Overton County, TN, the daughter of Benjamin and Ellen Miller Phillips.
Mrs. Madewell was a clerk and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her husband, Clayton Madewell of Crossville; sons, Jerry and Kenneth Madewell, both of Crossville; grandchildren, Angela Kay and Richard; great-grandchild, Zachary; half-sister, Ethel Reese of Indiana; and half-brother, Leo Phillips of Indiana.

Pallbearers were Richard Madewell, Lane Madewell, Wilburn Houston, Ralph Baisley, Billy Ray Phillips and Clifford Mansell.

The Rev. Russell Honeycutt officiated, with special music by the Mennonite Singers.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

HELEN MAE NORRIS

Funeral services for Helen Mae Norris, 46, of Aster Street, Crossville, who passed away April 3, 1998, were held April 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Antioch Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 29, 1951, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of William and Alice Marie West Ross. Mrs. Norris was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Vester Norris of Crossville; son, Duane Norris of Crossville; daughter, Cathy Morrison of Missouri; grandchildren, Logan and Jenna Morrison; sister, Beverly Norris of Crossville; stepsister, Cathy Burr of Berea, OH; nephews, Buddy Norris and Carl Hyett, both of Crossville; nieces, Tracy Morris and Laura Norris, both of Crossville; and great-nephew, Anthony Morris of Crossville.

Pallbearers were Carl Hyett, Buddy Norris, Bobby Norris, Bobby Shelton, Andy Phy, Larry Barnett, Keith Tuttle and Ron Howard.

Bro. Thomas Hale Jr. officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CLARENCE AVERY SHERRILL JR.

Funeral services for Clarence Avery Sherrill, 53, of Crossville, who passed away March 30, 1998 in Auburn, IN, were held April 1 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

He was born Sept. 30, 1944 in Cumberland County, the son of Clarence A. Sherrill Sr. and Henrietta England Sherrill.

Mr. Sherrill was a truck driver for Averitt Express Company and a member of Homesteads Baptist Church. He was a member of the Cumberland County Rescue Squad for 10 years and worked for the Cumberland County Ambulance Service for 10 years.

Survivors include his mother, Henrietta England Sherrill of Crossville; wife, Wanda Clouse Sherrill of Crossville; daughters, Laura Knight and Donna Sherrill; son, James Sherrill; grandson, Blake Sherrill; sister, Betty Findley of Crossville; and brothers, Lindy Sherrill of Crossville and Bobby Sherrill of Meridian, MS.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence A. Sherrill Sr.
Pallbearers were Bobby Davis, Nick Hedgecoth, Cecil Smith, Jeff Hoskins, Doyle Hoskins and Monroe Hoskins.

The Rev. Wayne Matthews officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Reprinted because of incomplete information previously submitted by funeral home.

STEPHEN BRYANT BOLLINGER JR.

Funeral services for Stephen Bryant Bollinger Jr., 25, of Fred Tollett Road, Crossville, who passed away April 2, 1998, were held April 5, from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Big Lick Cemetery.

He was born April 20, 1972 in Bera, OH, the son of Stephen Bryant Bollinger Sr. and Anna Grey Gibson Bollinger.

Mr. Bollinger was a carpenter and member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Christie Reed Bollinger; parents, Stephen and Anna Bollinger; grandmother, Ruby Mae Gibson; and grandparents, Herb and Irene Tollett.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Otis Gibson.
Pallbearers were Stephen Christian, Greg Cagle, Tim Davis, Jim Wheeler, David Ray and Billy Poore. The Rev. Phil Jenkins officiated.

Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

HENRY COUTHBERT HALL

Funeral services for Henry Couthbert Hall, 73, of Crossville, who passed away March 30, 1998 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

He was born Feb. 24, 1925 in Bradley County, the son of John Carold Hall and Elena Beatrice Jenkins Hall.

Mr. Hall was a lab department employee of Scott Paper Company in Mobile, AL, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Evele Hall of Crossville; sons, Carold Hall and Michael Hall, both of Crossville; daughter, Nelda Elaine Hardie of Canton, OH; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The Rev. George Long officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

EMMA RUTH HOWARD

Funeral services for Emma Ruth Howard, 59, of Braddock Street, Crossville, who passed away March 31, 1998, were held April 3 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

She was born July 14, 1938 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Lester and Elvie Smith Howard.
Mrs. Howard was a factory worker at Flowers Bakery, and she was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Melissa Howard and Thea June Howard, both of Crossville; grandchildren, Anthony Goney, Lester Goney, and Misty Howard, all of Crossville; sisters, Ruby Bilyue of Knoxville, Reba Shaffer and Ponetta Conner, both of Ozone, TN, and Margie Turner of Crossville; and brothers, Carrol Howard of Crossville and Tom Howard of Hendersonville, NC.

Pallbearers were John Dishman, J.B. Wallace, Gerry Cox, Anthony Smith, Dan Friel and Les Goney.
Bro. Mark Woody officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

MINNIE OSHIE KING

Funeral services for Minnie Oshie King, 83, of East Mayland Road, Crossville, who passed away March 30, 1998 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held April 2 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Booher Cemetery in Overton County.

She was born March 16, 1915 in Pickett County, the daughter of Phillip and Arza Mae Manis Pryor. Mrs. King was a homemaker.

Survivors include her daughters, Treva Denhardt of Tallahassee, FL, Wanda King and Kathy G. Wightman, both of Crossville, Edna Wightman of Pleasant Hill, and Vicky L. Smith of Knoxville; sons, John King of Pleasant Hill and Dallas King and Rue L. King, both of Crossville; stepdaughters, Christine Hancock of New Castle, IN, and Vella Kirkpatrick of Daviston, AL; stepson, Ray King of Monroe, TN; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Hattie Sharp of Isoline, TN, and Juanita Montgomery of Crossville; and brothers, Arthur Pryor and Leland Pryor, both of Isoline.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Greene King; daughter, Dolly Elcie King; stepsons, Leamen and Roy Gene King; brother, Rubel Pryor; and sisters, Beatrice Farr and Mary Garrett.

Pallbearers were Billy King, Travis Wightman, Ed Denhardt, Ralph Brooks, Darrell Taylor and Donnie King.
Bro. Eddie Kilgore officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

JAMES WILBURN LOWERY

Funeral services for James Wilburn Lowery, 72, of Dogwood Road, Rockwood, who passed away April 3, 1998 in Cumberland Medical Center, were held April 5 from the chapel of Evans Mortuary, with graveside services April 6 in the Hedgecoth Cemetery.

Mr. Lowery was a retired after 22 years with Kayser Roth Hosiery Mills, where he worked as a shipping clerk. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps during World War II, and he was a 50-year member of Greivers Chapel Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Alice Lowery of Rockwood; son, Michael W. Lowery of Rockwood; daughter, Melody Gaye Lowery of Rockwood; brother, Franklin "Junior" Lowery of Rockwood; and sisters, Inus Fitzgerald and Rema Fitzgerald, both of Crossville; Wilma Boles of Spring City; and Mildred Baird, of Kansas City, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Franklin Lowery and Corene McCoy Lowery.
The Revs. Jerome McCoy, J.C. McCoy, and Gene Scarbrough officiated.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood was in charge of the arrangements.

EVA SUZETTE McKINNEY

Funeral services for Eva Suzette "Suzie" McKinney, 46, of Clarksville, TN, who passed away March 31, 1998, were held April 4 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery.
She was born April 1, 1951 in Shelby County, the daughter of Merle Lindsay Pratt and Pauline Poston Pratt Barnwell.

Mrs. McKinney was a housewife and a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Derward Woody McKinney of Clarksville; son, Lee Owens of Clarksville; grandchildren, Lonnie, Jenny and Misty of Clarksville; mother, Pauline Barnwell of Crossville; stepfather, Charles Barnwell of Crossville; brother, David Pratt of Crossville; and sisters, Kathryn McCoy, Linda Pratt and Karen Pratt, all of Crossville.

She was preceded in death by her father, Merle L. Pratt, and brother, Merle M. Pratt.
Pallbearers were Harrison McCoy, Billy McCoy, Terry Hall, Rocky Smith, Lonnie Owens and Bobbie Bohannon.
The Rev. Loren Vistaunet and Joe Bryer officiated, with special music by Wanda Moore and Helen Dooley.

Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

LAURA COLEMAN PEMBERTON

Services for Laura Coleman Pemberton, 70, of Highland Lane, Crossville, formerly of Rockwood, who passed away April 4, 1998 in Cumberland Medical Center, will be held tonight, April 7, at 8 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. The family will receive visitors from 6 p.m. until the time of services.

Graveside services will be held April 8 at 11 a.m. in Roane Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Pemberton was a food service manager with Cumberland Ridge and a member of Homesteads Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, C.W. Pemberton Jr. of Crossville; sons, C.W. Pemberton III of Crossville, and Mark Pemberton of Rockwood; daughter, Deborah Pemberton Turan of Crossville; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The Rev. J.D. Carnes will officiate.
Memorials may be made to Oaklawn Baptist Church Family Life Center.
Evans Mortuary in Rockwood is in charge of the arrangements.

ORDA AMUEL VEST

Orda Amuel Vest, 76, Pigeon Ridge, of Crossville, passed away April 4, 1998.
He was born May 10, 1921 in Zenia, OH, the son of Willie and Linda Phillips Vest.
Mr. Vest was retired from the military, serving 27 years as a chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy. He was a Mason and of the Methodist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Diana Vest of Seminole FL; sister, Violet Miller of St. Petersburg, FL; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Linda Vest; and brother, Leroy Vest. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Bilbrey Funeral Home served the family.


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