He was born Nov. 11, 1907 in Overton County, the son of Luther E. and Mary Alba Gibbons Cole.
Mr. Cole was a retired school teacher and the oldest member of Pleasant Hill Community Church.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Phipps Cole of the Homesteads community; daughters and son-in-law, Iris Cole Miracle of Athens, GA, Dora Cole and Dinah Cole Goodwin and Jim Goodwin, all of the Homesteads; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Clada Cole of Sparta; grandchildren, Greg, Doug and Kevin Miracle; Kim, Jamie and Jon Goodwin; and Amanda Cole; great-grandchildren, Madison Nicole Miracle and Megan Tait Miracle; and brothers, Bill Cole of Keeling, VA, and Reece Cole of Pueblo, CO.
Pallbearers were Greg Miracle, Doug Miracle, Kevin Miracle, Jon Goodwin, Jim Goodwin and Doug Little.
Bro. Danny Lane and the Rev. Ernie Simon officiated, with special music by Melissa Ellis and the Brown Brothers.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hanlin is survived by his son, James Hanlin of Franklin, IN; sister, Beverly Ingersoll of Concreat, WA; brothers, Kenneth Andrews of Indianapolis, and Jeff Hanlin of Camby, IN; and stepfather, Charles Andrews of Indianapolis, IN.
Putnam Reed Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
She was born Sept. 5, 1922 in Fort Smith, AR, the daughter of Charlie and Jessie Craig Ritchie.
Mrs. Anderson was a secretary and a member of First Baptist Church in Crossville.
Survivors include her daughters, Martha Anderson of Hendersonville, TN, and Nancy Robertson of New Haven, CT; grandchildren, Stephen and Janet Ulm; brothers, Almon E. Ritchie of Tulia, TX, and George Craig Ritchie of Sudan, TX; and sister, Opal Watkins of Oklahoma City, OK.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton McFerran Anderson.
Pallbearers were P.D. Garrison Jr., David White, James F. Stewart, Byron Welch, Bob Lay, Denzel Ware, Robert Breeding, George Tutterrow and Carl Perry.
The Revs. David Allen and Russell Honeycutt officiated, with special music by Faye Brandon and Susan Keeler.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born Sept. 18, 1931 in Cumberland County, the son of Herbert Doyle Beadle Sr. and Pearl Bryson Beadle.
Mr. Beadle was employed by Tennessee Valley Authority in the accounting department, and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Juliette Evans Beadle of Crossville; sons, John Beadle of Dayton, OH, Ernest Beadle of Mt. Pleasant, MI, and Jeff Cooper of Crossville; four grandchildren; brother, Tommy Beadle of Crossville; sister, Sue Corn of Crossville; and mother, Pearl Beadle of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Marvin Seagraves, Burton McNeal, Larry Evans, Eugene Evans, Clifford Baldwin and Jamie Buck.
Bro. Brian Findley officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born Jan. 29, 1981 in Crossville, the son of Cordell and Sandra Brewer.
John was a student at Cumberland County High School, where he was a member of the marching band.
Survivors include his father and mother, Cordell and Sandra Brewer of Crossville; grandmother, Ruthie Hassler of Crossville; and several aunts and uncles.
Pallbearers were Ben Calahan, Chris Deck, Daniel Tabor, Danny Winningham, Mark Smith, Adrian Rhodes and Jeremiah Ybarra.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Cumberland County High School Marching Band.
Bros. Sidney White and Jack Daniels officiated.
Memorials may be made to the John Cordell Brewer Memorial Scholarship.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born March 15, 1953 in Cumberland County, the son of Dossie L. and Mozella Brewer Burgess. Mr. Burgess was in construction.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Kilgore Burgess of Rossville, GA; daughters, Paula Burgess and Kristy Burgess, both of Rossville, Stella Sutton of Pikeville, TN, Melinda Boston of Sparta, TN, and Flodessa Holloway of Douglas, GA; son, Robbie Brock of Chicago, IL; five grandchildren; stepmother, Irene Burgess of Florida; sister, Jeannie Cillo of Pennsylvania; brothers, Lloyd Burgess of Fort Oglethorpe, GA, Edward Burgess of Elyria, OH, and Billy Burgess of Trenton, GA; and stepbrother, Jimmy Burgess of Florida. He was preceded in death by his son, Edward Allen Burgess.
Pallbearers were Rudy Harville, Steve Sutton, Brent Burgess, Willie Burgess, Don Brewer and Steve Burgess.
The Rev. Will Hugh Campbell officiated.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born Oct. 10, 1933 in Livingston, TN, the son of Ervin J. and Beulah Cantrell.
Mr. Cantrell was the owner of Cantrell Video and Warrior Skate Center in Sparta. He was a retired Master Sargeant in the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Lee Cantrell of Sparta; daughter, Rhonda Jo Clendenon of Sparta; sons, Clarence Edward Cantrell Jr. of Crossville and Darrell Gene Cantrell of Sparta; mother, Beulah Edmonds of Sparta; stepchildren, Gina Nola Walker and James Steven Allen, both of Sparta, and Mark DeWayne Allen of Smyrna, TN; seven grandchildren; and nine stepgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ervin Jarvis Cantrell; and sister, Wilma Lorene Upchurch. Bro. Kenneth Kirby will officiate.
Thurman Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.
She was born Aug. 21, 1926 in Delaware, OH.
Mrs. Courtad was a homemaker. She was a retired from the GE Corporation in Tiffin. A graduate of Upper Sandusky High School, Sandusky, OH, she attended Tiffin Beauty School. She married Charles J. Courtad on Nov. 8, 1947. She was a life-long member of St. Peter's Church in Upper Sandusky. While a 15-year resident of Fairfield Glade, she attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She was a member of the Rosary Altar Society and former member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Mother's Club.
Survivors include her husband, Charles J. Courtad; daughter, Mrs. David (Connie) Karpowich of Springfield, VA; son, Charles K. Courtad, of Carey, OH; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one grandchild.
The Rev. James Holmer officiated.
Bringman-Clark and Co. Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born Dec. 10, 1929 in Chicago, IL, the son of Michael Madzin Sr. and Mary Madzin.
Mr. Madzin was a sales route driver.
Survivors include his sons, Michael A. Madzin of Melbourne, FL, and Ronnie Madzin of Melton, FL; daughters, Audrey Alexandria of Alexandria, NJ, Pam Hoffman of Bethlehem, PA, Joann Peluso of Titusville, FL, and Laurie Madzin of Crossville; six grandchildren; and son-in-law, Mike Scarbrough of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Mary Madzin.
The Rev. Don McCool officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted because of incomplete information previously submitted by funeral home.
Survivors include his sisters and brother-in-law, Sylvia Conley, and Lillian and Lowell Thompson, all of Crossville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Jewell Rector and Daniel and Marjorie Rector, all of Crossville; and sister-in-law, Christine Rector of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Sallie Rector; brother, Harlan Rector; and brother-in-law, Mitchell Conley.
Pallbearers were Van Thompson, Charles Rector Jr., Lowell Thompson, Dean Buckner, Tom Thompson, Andy Goss and Ronald Rector.
The Revs. Russell Honeycutt and Eliot Roberts officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born May 27, 1911 in Cumberland County, the son of John T. and Winnie Webb Wyatt.
Mr. Wyatt was a construction worker, and he was a member of Newton Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mable Manning Wyatt of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Sarah Wyatt, Russell Wyatt, Roger and Rhonda Wyatt, and Scottie and Jennifer Wyatt, all of Crossville, Stanford Wyatt of Zion, IL, and Gary Wyatt of Murfreesboro; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda Yvonne and Donald Rhodes, Sharon Phillips, and Myra and Woody Darvill, all of Crossville, Hilda and Wendell Bolin of Murfreesboro, Dorothena and Steve Sapounas of Kitchener, Ontario, and Thelma and Dale Goodwin of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Steven and Anthony Rhodes, Travis Wyatt and wife, Kendra, Phillip Wyatt, Aprel Phillips, Kim Taylor and husband, J.R., Kristy Wyatt, Brian Wyatt, Randy Bolin and wife, Susie, Richie Bolin and wife, Kristie, Josh and Lindsey Wyatt, Arthur and Georgia Sapounas, Shaunda and Lucas Wyatt, Jeremy and Scott Goodwin, Brittany Wyatt, Christine and Eddie Darville, Travis, Caitlin, Tyler, Dusty, and Bo Wyatt; and great-grandchildren, Taylor and Caitlyn Bolin.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Benjamin Wyatt; sisters, Myrtle Wyatt and Pearl Seawell; brothers, Clay, Wesley, Albert, Milo and Martin Wyatt.
Bros. Arlon Way, Phil Jenkins, and Tom Sapp officiated.
Special music was provided by the Church of Christ, with a special taped song by his granddaughter, Shaunda Wyatt.
Pallbearers were his sons, David, Stanford, Russell, Roger, Gary and Scottie Wyatt.
Honorary pallbearers were his grandsons, Josh Wyatt, Brian Wyatt, Anthony and Steven Rhodes, Randy and Richie Bolin, Travis and Phillip Wyatt, Eddie Darville, Lucas Wyatt, Travis Wyatt and Arthur Sapounas.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include her granddaughter, Sylvia Armstrong; two great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; sisters, Ethel Hedgecoth, Lela Smith and Hallie Russell, all of Crossville; niece, Sue Smith of Crossville, and other nieces and nephews.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born Aug. 13, 1935 in Leesville, SC, the son of Roy and Cari Lee Boughtnight Smith.
Mr. Smith was a truck driver for Colonial Freightways.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Smith; mother, Cari Lee Smith of Atlanta, GA; sons, Mike Treadway, Mitch Treadway, Mark Treadway and Marty Treadway, all of Pleasant Hill; daughter, Theresa Lanyon of Columbia, TN; brothers, Gene Smith, Doug Smith, Jerry Smith and Marion Smith, all of Atlanta; grandchildren, Daniel, Nicole, Johnathan, Ashley, Bruce and Cassie Treadway and Sidney Lanyon. Pallbearers were Mitch Treadway, Mark Treadway, Marty Treadway, Jonathan Treadway, Daniel Treadway, Bruce Treadway, Steve Wood and O.J. Williams.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born May 27, 1911 in Cumberland County, the son of John T. and Winnie Webb Wyatt.
Mr. Wyatt was a construction worker, and he was a member of Newton Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mable Manning Wyatt of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Sarah Wyatt, Russell Wyatt, Roger and Rhonda Wyatt, and Scottie and Jennifer Wyatt, all of Crossville, Stanford Wyatt of Zion, IL, and Gary Wyatt of Murfreesboro; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda Yvonne and Donald Rhodes, Sharon Phillips, and Myra and Woody Darvill, all of Crossville, Hilda and Wendell Bolin of Murfreesboro, Dorothena and Steve Sapounas of Kitchener, Ontario, and Thelma and Dale Goodwin of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Steven and Anthony Rhodes, Travis Wyatt and wife, Kendra, Phillip Wyatt, Aprel Phillips, Kim Taylor and husband, J.R., Kristy Wyatt, Brian Wyatt, Randy Bolin and wife, Susie, Richie Bolin and wife, Kristie, Josh and Lindsey Wyatt, Arthur and Georgia Sapounas, Shaunda and Lucas Wyatt, Jeremy and Scott Goodwin, Brittany Wyatt, Christine and Eddie Darville, Travis, Caitlin, Tyler, Dusty, and Bo Wyatt; and great-grandchildren, Taylor and Caitlyn Bolin.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Benjamin Wyatt; sisters, Myrtle Wyatt and Pearl Seawell; brothers, Clay, Wesley, Albert, Milo and Martin Wyatt.
Bros. Arlon Way, Phil Jenkins, and Tom Sapp officiated.
Special music was provided by the Church of Christ, with a special taped song by her granddaughter, Shaunda Wyatt.
Pallbearers were his sons, David, Stanford, Russell, Roger, Gary and Scottie Wyatt.
Honorary pallbearers were his grandsons, Josh Wyatt, Brian Wyatt, Anthony and Steven Rhodes, Randy and Richie Bolin, Travis and Phillip Wyatt, Eddie Darville, Lucas Wyatt, Travis Wyatt and Arthur Sapounas.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born Nov. 13, 1933 in Cumberland County, the son of James Alvin Daniels Sr. and Clara Mae Campbell Daniels.
Mr. Daniels was a heavy equipment operator and a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Opal Myers Daniels of Crossville; daughters, Ruth Corum and Rebecca Kilby, both of Crossville; sons, James R. Daniels and Mark Anthony Daniels, both of Crossville; five grandchildren; and sisters, Ellen Mendenhall and Amy Borgialli, both of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Robert Kilby, Robert Ramsburg, Wayne Barnett, Vaughn Redwine, Brian Abner, Lester Mendenhall and Ben Persinger.
Bro. Mike Kerley officiated, with special music by Cornerstone Baptist Church Singers.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
He was born Dec. 10, 1929 in Chicago, IL, the son of Michael M. Madzin Sr. and Mary Madzin. Mr. Madzin was a sales route driver.
Survivors include his son, Michael A. Madzin of Melbourne, FL; daughters, Audrey Alexandria of New Jersey and Pam Hoffman of Bethlehem, PA; and son-in-law, Mike Scarbrough of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Mary Madzin.
The Rev. Don McCool officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She was born May 28, 1922 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Earl and Belle Patton Hassler.
She was the manager of Cumberland Wash N Dry Laundry, and she was a member of Linary Church of Christ.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Peggy Houston of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Vic Tollett of Crossville; grandchildren, Angela Shadden, Missy Hedgecoth, Teresa Tollett, Tim Houston, Jason Tollett and Ean Tollett; great-grandchildren, Alexis Houston and Cody Hedgecoth; and sister, Effie Tollett of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Barnes; brothers, Virgil, Elmo and Bill Hassler; and sisters, Lola Ray and Cora Lewis.
Pallbearers were David Hassler, Lane Tollett, Steve Hassler, Jeff Hassler, Sonny Lewis and Tim Houston.
Bro. Mitchell Covington officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born Jan. 17, 1919 in Cincinnati, OH, the son of Otto A. and Irene Schatz Becker.
Mr. Becker was an optician, and he was a member of the Fairfield Glade Community Church and of the Lions Club and Fisherman's Club.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy N. Becker of Fairfield Glade; and daughter, Barbara Ann Hilbert of Cincinnati.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born Aug. 15, 1925 in Cumberland County, the son of Doyle Leslie and Minnie Tabor Hembree. Mr. Hembree was a real estate developer, and he was of the Protestant faith. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include companion, Lou Juliano of Knoxville; sisters, Virginia Porter of Barrington, IL, and Gertrude Maloney of San Diego, CA; brother, Lindy Hembree of Albany, NY; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Top Town Garden Club Cemetery Fund, c/o Louise Walker, 90 Scenic Drive, Crossville, TN 38555.
The Rev. Robert Walker officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born May 21, 1916 in Cumberland County, the son of Morris and Rhoda Street Cox.
Mr. Cox was a businessman, and he was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie Cox of Crossville; son, Donald Cox of Crossville; daughter Donna Parham of Crossville; sisters, Rose Helton of Crossville, Chole Cox of Crossville, Greta Whittenburg of Cincinnati, OH, Betty Elmore of Crossville; brother, Dallas Cox of Crossville; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jimmy Cox; daughter, Rita Cox; two infant sons; brothers, Raymond, Therion and Vernon; and sister, Lorene Henline.
Lou Smith officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
She was born July 11 in Knoxville, TN, the daughter of Kevin and Donna Hatfield.
She is survived by her parents; sister, Karolyn Masey Hatfield; paternal grandparent, Carol Hamby; and maternal grandparents, D.M. and Terry Murphy.
Billy Smith officiated.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
She was born May 3, 1912 in Noblesville, IN, the daughter of William and Pearl Owens Hiatt.
Mrs. Godsey was a school cook, and she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Reform Movement.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol Rupard of Edmondton, KY; son, Nathan R. Collins of Edmondton; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Freida Mae Cook of Anderson, IN, and Geneva Clifford of Anderson; and brother, George Hiatt of Anderson.
She was preceded in death by her son, Norman Lee Collins.
Bro. Randall Herrman officiated.
Memorials may be made to the Seventh-day Adventist Reform Movement.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born May 14, 1963 in Crossville, the son of Powell and Betty Kerley.
Mr. Kerley was a truss engineer at Cumberland Components.
Survivors include his parents; wife, Connie Potter Kerley of Crossville; son, Eli Kerley of Crossville; daughter, Briar Kerley of Crossville; and sisters, Donna Kerley of Crossville and Lavonna McNeil of Cookeville, TN.
Bill McCrary officiated.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born April 7, 1911 is Jackson County, TN, the son of James Franklin and Eliza Scarlett Netherton. Mr. Netherton was a mill worker, and he was a member of the Stanley Street Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include daughters, Evelyn Netherton of Crossville, Lola Frances Rudolph of Crossville, Rose Brown of Crossville, Juanita Netherton, Crossville; sons, Doer Netherton of Crossville, Walter Netherton of Crossville, Paul Netherton of Crossville, Wayne Netherton of Crossville; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Dillard Netherton, and his wife, Ora Netherton.
Pallbearers were Robert Netherton, David Rudolph, Willard Tabor, Eddie Kilgore, Bradley Netherton and Wayne Hale.
The Rev. Thomas Hale officiated.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born Jan. 1, 1914 in Lancing, TN, the son of John Ivory and Eliza Howard Potter.
Mr. Potter was a rock quarry stonecutter, and he was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include sisters, Clara Hawn of Cookeville, TN, and Edna Barnes of Rockwood, TN; brother, Virgil Potter of Wartburg, TN; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Dwight Potter, Lowell Potter, Bobby Hamby, Gerald T. Potter, Travis Potter and Travis Robbins.
The Rev. John McCormick officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
She was born May 11, 1914 in Charlton, MA.
Mrs. Wood was a teacher and active in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She also was involved in the Pathfinders Organization and as an aid to her husband, Pastor Eugene B. Wood, who died in January 1995. They were married on June 10, 1939 in Sutton, MA.
Survivors include daughter, Beverly Kober of Bloomfield Hills; granddaughter Karin Licht of Redlands, CA; brother, Bernard Anderson of Auburn, MA; and sister, Thelma Dostie of Jacksonville, FL.
Memorials may be made to the Troy Seventh-day Adventist, Troy Adventist Academy worthy student fund.
Kinsey-Garrett Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
She was born Dec. 11, 1915 in Monroe County, TN, the daughter of Worth and Carrie Moree. Mrs. Best was a factory worker.
Survivors include her daughters, Sue Buckner Wattenbarger of Crossville and Amanda Buckner Barnes of Weston, CT; son, Eugene Best of Meridian, MS; brothers, Nova Moree of Georgia, Rankin Moree, Ferd Moree and John Moree all of Sweetwater, Raymond Moree of Tellico Plains, TN; sisters, Ruby Cagle of Madisonville and Bobbie Bradley of Sweetwater; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother; her brother, Hubert Moree; and her husbands, Kermit Ott Buckner and Ralph Best.
Pallbearers were Jeff Wattenbarger, Mark Wattenbarger, Russell Wattenbarger, Eli Moree, Shawn Thompson and Greg Richesin.
Rodney Rector officiated.
She was born Jan. 14, 1925, in Newton, TN, the daughter of Robert Wyatt and Fannie Croft Wyatt. Mrs. Bolin was a housewife, and she was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Dallas Bolin of Crossville; sons, Phillip Bolin of San Mateo, CA, Wayne Bolin of Columbia, TN, Harold Bolin of Pikeville, TN, Arbie Bolin of Clinton, TN, and Edward Bolin of Crossville; daughters, Barbara Ashburn of Chickamagua, TN; brothers, Paul and Jerry Wyatt, both of Crossville; sisters, Bessie Bolin and Beulah Webb, both of Crossville, and Joyce Sykes of Waverly, TN; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Fannie Wyatt; sisters, Annie Upchurch and Cleo Ellsworth; brothers, Earl and Andrew Wyatt; and grandson, Michael Bolin.
Pallbearers were her grandsons.
Bro. Sidney White officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
He was born Jan. 29, 1960 in Cumberland County, the son of Raymond and Mary Ruth French Brooks. Mr. Brooks was a heavy equipment operator for Ingles Construction Company, and was a member of Deep Springs Baptist Church in Deep Springs, TN.
Survivors include his daughter, Ashley, of Austin, TX; father, Raymond Brooks of Crossville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Paula Brooks, and Roy and Janie Brooks, all of Crossville; sisters and brother-in-law, Angie and Danny Cate of Kodak, and Debbie Roberts of Anaheim, CA; six nieces; and six nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ruth French Brooks.
Pallbearers were Lynn Richards, Jason Moon, Terry Smith, Keith Burgess, Arnold Gammon, Donnie Dalton.
Honorary pallbearer was Ted Chambers.
The Rev. Roy Cate officiated.
She was born June 7, 1927 in Overton County, TN, the daughter of Foister Looper and Susie A. Kimes Looper.
Mrs. Carpenter was a retired production worker for General Motors Corporation, and attended United Brethren Church.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Ernest Carpenter of Fairfield Glade; sons and daughters-in-law, David Michel and Jeane Carpenter of Arizona, and Mark Kevin and Vickie Carpenter of Texas; daughter-in-law, Cinthia Carpenter of Illinois; brother, Gentry L. Looper of Mississippi; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Foister and Susie A. Kimes Looper; a son; and two grandchildren.
Pallbearers were family members.
Bro. Jerry Smith officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
He was born Aug. 5, 1916 in New Hull, WV, the son of Cleveland and Lula Blevins Collins.
Mr. Collins was a building contractor, and he was a member of Tansi Community Church. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge and was involved in community organizations including Hospice of Cumberland County, Habitat for Humanity and Tansi Improvement Coalition.
Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, Barbara Goldi of Trenton, MI, Charlotte and Robert Barnes of Dearborn, MI, and Carolyn Barnett of Wixon, MI; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, J. Murphy Collins of Crossville; and sister, Mae Mongeau of Harrisonville, MI.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Irene Rader Collins; and son, James D. Collins.
The Rev. Jack Irwin officiated.
Pallbearers were Robert Barnes, Robert Goldi, Faye Wheeler, Randy Irwin, Allen Cooper, Charles Owens, Michael Zvoch and George Ridenour.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born Dec. 4, 1981 in Rocky Mount, NC, the son of Joseph Stephen and Jackie Wells Dormagen.
Josh was a member of First United Methodist Church, and belonged to the Youth Fellowship Group. An avid guitar player, he was a member of the Scotland High Cross Country Team, the Track Club, the Spanish Club, the Key Club, Mu Alpha, the Quiz Bowl, and the SAT Wall of Fame. Josh also excelled in the Boy Scouts, recently becoming an Eagle Scout. He operated a lawn mower service for five years with his best friend, James Grant.
Survivors include his parents, Joseph Stephen and Jackie Wells Dormagen; sister, Jenna Dormagen; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Dormagen of Crossville; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Jack D. Wells of Wallace, NC.
The Rev. Phil Gladden officiated.
McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium in Laurinburg, NC, was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Murray was born Feb. 5, 1915 in Lincoln, NE, the daughter of Joseph and Eveline Chartier Soucie.
She was a teacher and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, John Murray of Fairfield Glade; daughters and sons-in-law, Adrena and Dick Herbst of Arlington Heights, IL, Joyce McDonald of Crossville, Joan and Henry Larsen of Fairfield Glade; sons and daughters-in-law, William and Gail Murray of Fairfield Glade, Jack and Inge Murray of Lisle, IL, James Murray of Fairfield Glade, Lee and Kim Murray of Kingston, TN, Thomas and Kathy Murray of Indianapolis, IN; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Father Philip Thoni officiated.
Pallbearers were William Murray, Jack Murray, James Murray, Lee Murray, Thomas Murray and Henry Larsen.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born Oct. 1, 1946 in Wayne, MI, the son of Cletus and Evelyn Smith.
Mr. Smith was a teacher at Pleasant Hill Elementary School, and coached basketball, softball and volleyball. He attended Pomona Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Smith of Pleasant Hill; sons, Randy Smith and Jeffrey Smith, both of Pleasant Hill; brothers, Gerald Smith of Canton, MI; and sister, Judy See of Carlton, MI.
Pallbearers were Sam Graham, Eric Turbett, Richard Boswell, Jim Hall, Bruce Simmons and John Saylors.
The Rev. Robert Winger officiated.
Memorial may be made to the Jack Smith Memorial Educational Fund, in care of Cumberland County Bank.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
He was born Aug. 5, 1916 in New Hull, WV, the son of Cleveland and Lula Blevins Collins.
Mr. Collins was a building contractor, and he was a member of Tansi Community Church. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge and was involved in community organizations including Hospice of Cumberland County, Habitat for Humanity and Tansi Improvement Coalition.
Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, Barbara Goldi of Trenton, MI, Charlotte and Robert Barnes of Dearborn, MI, and Carolyn Barnett of Wixon, MI; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, J. Murphy Collins of Crossville; and sister, Mae Mongeau of Harrisonville, MI.
He was preceded in death by his son, James D. Collins.
Pallbearers were Robert Barnes, Robert Goldi, Faye Wheeler, Randy Irwin, Allen Cooper, Charles Owens, Michael Zvoch and George Ridenour.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, George Floyd of Crossville; sons, Gary, James and Richard Floyd, all of Crossville; daughters, Sylvia Akins, Mary Taylor and Doris Hubbard, all of Crossville; 24 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters, Alice Music of Crossville, and Effie Rodgers of Hixson, TN; and brothers, Herbert and Charles Houston, both of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Houston.
Pallbearers were David Parsons, Ray Parsons, Glen Parsons, Gene Parsons, Donnie Parsons and James Floyd.
The Rev. Eliot Roberts officiated, with special music by The Russell Family Singers (Roberta Hall, Betty Brown, Rilda Wyatt and Becky Mathias).
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born Jan. 19, 1918 in Chicago, IL, the son of John Alexander and Queenie Stewart Grady.
Mr. Grady was an executive for Ford Credit, and he was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Duncan Grady of Fairfield Glade; son, Larry Grady of Glen Ellen, IL; daughter, Terrie Reynolds of Houston, TX; granddaughters, Rebecca Grady and Meredith Reynolds; sister, Jean Reich of Indianapolis, IN; nephew, William Moylan of Homewood, IL; and nieces, Rosie Samler and Judy Hoyt, both of Indianapolis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Elise Moylan and Virginia Grady, and brother, William Grady.
The Rev. Philip Thoni officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Miss Green was a member of Central Baptist Church in Oak Ridge.
Survivors include her companion of 16 years, Randy Mullinix of Oak Ridge; foster sisters, Marie Edwards of Douglasville, GA, and Betty Singleton of Duluth, GA; foster brothers, James Brooks of Fort Payne, AL; parents, Lester Green Sr. and Phyllis Green of Crossville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lester Green Jr. and Josephine Green, Richard and Debbie Green, and Robert Green, all of Crossville, and Jimmy Green of California; and sister, Kathy Green of Dayton, TN.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Green; and foster parents, George and Mattie Brooks. The Revs. Bob Gray and Steve McDonald officiated.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church, 130 Providence Road, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, TN, was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born Nov. 26, 1921 in Cumberland County, the son of Aurthor Myers and Rintha Hyder Myers.
Mr. Myers was a carpenter.
Survivors include his sister, Ruby Brewer and Zina Beyers of Crossville; brother, Orville Tabor of Dayton, OH; very special friend, Beulah Bilbrey of Crossville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Aurthor and Rintha Hyder Myers; brother, Vernon; and sisters, Flossie Beyers, Nell Hughes, Martha J. Smith and Minnie Carver.
Pallbearers were Don Brewer, Wayne Brewer, Kendall Brewer, Gene Beyer, Joe Tucker and Orland Smith.
Bro. Jerry Smith officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home in Crossville was in charge of arrangements.
She was born June 3, 1924 in White County, TN, the daughter of Henry Clay England and Georgia Johnson England.
Mrs. Sherrill was a former employee of several area businesses, including various insurance companies, Wal-Mart and the linen mills. She also was a former employee of the Cumberland County Court Clerk's office. She was a member of Homestead Church of Christ.
Survivors include her sons, Lindy Sherrill of Crossville, and Bobby Sherrill of Meridian, MS; daughter, Betty Findley of Crossville; brother, Bobby Dusty England of Pleasant Hill, TN; sisters, Bernice McNeil of Bolivar, TN, Gwen Hitchcox of Concord, TN, and Eula Lee Cope of Dayton, OH; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Clay and Georgia Johnson England; husband, Clarence Avery Sherrill; son, Avery Sherrill; brother, Jimmy England; and eight other brothers and sisters. Pallbearers were Nathan Sherrill, Bruce England, David Young, John Saylors, Nick Hedgecoth, Tom Lawless and Mike Hitchcox.
Bro. Noble Wright officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is republished because of incorrect information on the part of the Chronicle.
She was born Sept. 30, 1930 in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Henry F. Ufken and Emma Marchang Ufken.
Mrs. Boom attended Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, and she was a housewife.
Survivors include her daughters, Carol Tate of Oregon, IL, Roberta Walch of Oregon, IL, and Della Glass of Crossville; sons, Wayne Boom of Sterling, IL, and James Boom of Oregon, IL; brothers, Wayne Ufken of Crossville; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Boom.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born Sept. 20 1923 in Milford, IA, the son of Joseph Vernon Davis and Myrtle Webb Davis. Mr. Davis attended the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Crossville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II, and he was an employee of Nashville Gas Company for 30 years.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Davis of Crossville; sons, Johnnie Davis of Mt. Juliet, TN, Wayne Davis and wife, Anita, of Grandville, TN, and Larry Davis and wife, Dara, of Franklin, TN; stepchildren, Jim Taylor and wife, Patty, of Santa Fe, NM, John Taylor and wife, Alice, of Franklin, TN, Jerry Taylor and wife, Janet, of Brentwood, TN, Marianne Victory and Jeana Kaye Miller both of Murfreesboro, TN; brothers, Martin Davis and wife, Macy, and John Davis and wife, Ruby, all of Woodbury, TN; half-brothers, Donald Davis and wife, Ruth, of Chattanooga, and Roger Davis and wife, Elanor, of Centerville, TN; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Vernon and Myrtle Webb Davis.
Pallbearers were members of Mr. Davis' family.
Honorary pallbearers were friends of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the West Avenue Church of Christ and the 127 South Senior Center, all in Crossville.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
She was born June 19, 1919 in Millspring, NC, the daughter of Thomas and Bertha Ruppe Womack. Mrs. Whiteside was a homemaker, and she was a member of First Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star in Dandridge, TN.
Survivors include her husband, Marion Lawrence Whiteside of Franklin, TN; son, Ralph Whiteside of Franklin; sisters, Clara Mae Ledbetter of Rockspring, NC, and Maude Wilson of Rutherfordton, NC; and five granddaughters.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Lawrence Whiteside; and sister, Mildred Lynch.
Pallbearers will be Lonnie Sitton, Taft Howell, Tony Early, Charles Early, James Miles and Clifford Connor.
Dr. James Beasley and the Rev. Loretta Stutz officiated, with special music by Georgianna Upshaw and Kimberly White.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
She was born March 8, 1928 in Panama, the daughter of Issach and Fortuna Skala Chittrit.
Mrs. Delorge was a factory worker, and she was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Ed DeLorge Jr. of Thibodaux, LA, and Albert Bardayan of Nashville; daughters and son-in-law, Linda and George Howard of Crossville, Betty Parris and Carol Mitchell, both of Crossville; six grandchildren; and sisters, Rachel Conatser of Crossville, Gladys Solomond of Panama, and Lela Vondecarr of Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. DeLorge Sr., and son, Ogle Osby DeLorge.
Pallbearers were Alan Kirkland, Donnie Melton, Jason Reagan, Johnny Presley, Charles Hild and Jim Williams.
The Rev. David Allen officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
She was born March 24, 1928 in Canton, OH.
Mrs. Jenkins was a secretary and a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Survivors include her husband, Tom Jenkins of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Kara and Andrew Pendergrass of Pikeville; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Pamela Lombardo and David Lombardo, all of Buffalo, NY; and grandchildren, Brian and Scott Lombardo, both of Buffalo, NY, and Valerie and Steven Pendergrass, both of Pikeville.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Florence Keller, and stepfather, Charles Collins.
Pallbearers were Austin Hamby, Mike Mills, Ernie Clauss, Dennis Adams, Rufus Smith and Morris Patton.
Elders Jerry Hassler and Leon Ebert officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
She was born Oct. 12, 1918 in Monticello, GA, the daughter of Benny D. and Ethel Barlett Lawrence.
Mrs. Russell was a registered nurse, working at Upper Cumberlands Hosptial, and later worked for Drs. Vinas and Campbell at Cumberland Clinic. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and she was of the Methodist faith. Mrs. Russell enjoyed playing bridge with her friends.
Survivors include her son, Wayne Russell of Arlington, VA; and brother, Paul Lawrence of Gray, GA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Russell, and son, Charles Russell.
Pallbearers were Alton Tabor, Earl Dean, Ralph Johnson, Jay Merchant, Wayne Edwards and Dennis Tudor.
Dr. James H. Beasley Jr. and the Rev. Loretta Stutz officiated, with special music by Kimberly White and Ann Looney.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
She was born June 3, 1924 in White County, TN, the daughter of Henry Clay England and Georgia Johnson England.
Mrs. Sherrill was a former employee of several area businesses, including various insurance companies, Wal-Mart and the linen mills. She also was a former employee of the Cumberland County Court Clerk's office. She was a member of Homestead Church of Christ.
Survivors include her sons, Lindy Sherrill of Crossville, and Bobby Sherrill of Meridian, MS; daughter, Betty Findley of Crossville; brother, Bobby ÒDustyÓ England of Pleasant Hill, TN; sisters, Bernice McNeil of Bolivar, TN, Gwen Hitchcox of Concord, TN, and Eula Lee Cope of Dayton, OH; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Clay and Georgia Johnson England; husband, Clarence Avery Sherrill; son, Avery Sherrill; brother, Jimmy England; and eight other brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers were Nathan Sherrill, Bruce England, David Young, John Saylors, Nick Hedgecoth, Tom Lawless and Mike Hitchcox.
Bro. Noble Wright officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born April 26, 1950 in Bell County, KY, the son of Grady and Lella Elliott Begley.
Mr. Begley was a truck driver and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam.
Survivors include his wife, Pat Begley of Crossville; daughter, April Rather of Crossville; sons, Earnest Begley Jr. and Clifford Begley, both of Crossville, and George Begley of Crab Orchard; five grandchildren; father, Grady Begley of Kentucky; mother, Lella Begley of Michigan; brothers, Troy, Eddie, and David Begley, all of Michigan; and sisters, Doris Benge and Jane Pelfrey, both of Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Andrew Begley, and sister, Bonnie Jean Harvil.
Pallbearers were George Begley, Ed Begley, Danny Blue, Joe Purda, Herman Pelfrey Sr. and Herman Pelfrey Jr.
Bro. Scott White officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born April 25, 1980 in Cumberland County, the son of Ross and Debbie Jackson Dixon.
Mr. Dixon was a student, and he was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Survivors include his parents, Ross and Debbie Dixon of Crossville; brother and sister-in-law, Heath and Natasha Dixon of Crossville; grandmother, Faye Dixon of Crossville; and several aunts and uncles.
Pallbearers were Daren Wyatt, Derrick Wyatt, Travis Dixon, Randy Quarles, Ricky Quarles and Jerry Jackson.
Bros. Rodney Rector, Eugene Stapleton, and Gary Howard officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born July 18, 1930 in Cumberland County, the son of Marion and Mae Cox Farris.
Mr. Farris was in appliance sales and service, and he was was the Methodist faith. He also was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Nell Cline Farris of Crossville; sons, Donald M. Farris Jr. and Larry Farris, both of Crossville; daughter, Yvette Bowen of Crossville; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; mother, Mae Farris of Crossville; and sister, Rheba Miller of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marion Farris; brother, Ronald Farris; and sisters, Geanean and Legean Farris.
Pallbearers were Michael Cline, David Cline, Harvey Cline, Frank Miller, Kent Cline, Joe Cline, Kirk Hodges, Don Buckner, Curt Buckner and Danny Buckner.
The Rev. Bob Winger officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted because of incorrect information previously submitted by the funeral home.
She was born May 6, 1918 in Morgan County, TN, the daughter of John and Bessie Burnett Hall.
Mrs. Gunter was a homemaker and a member of Crab Orchard Church of God.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Rex Campbell of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Ed and Barbara Gunter and George and Deborah Gunter, all of Crab Orchard, Dee and Marcella Gunter of Goodlettsville, and William Allen and Wilene Gunter of White House, TN; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Gunter of Crab Orchard; 25 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; brothers, John Henry Hall of Crossville and Luther and Jesse Hall, both of Dayton, OH, and sisters, Penny Pelfrey and Savannah Brown, both of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Gunter; daughters, Edna Peters and Marie Gunter; and sons, G.W. and Roy Gunter.
Pallbearers were Danny Gunter, Paul Leopold, Roy Gunter Jr., and her sons, Richard Ed, Dee, William Allen and George Gunter.
Bro. Carl Hamilton officiated, with special music by Sandra Sherrill and Marcella Gunter.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is reprinted because of incorrect information previously submitted by the funeral home and because of an error on the part of theChronicle.
A native of Lexington, she was born May 7, 1940, the daughter of Jim and Vera Music of Crossville.
Ms. Mahaffey was a graduate of Good Samaritan School of Nursing. She received her bachelor of science degree from Saint Joseph's College in Standish, ME, and her master of business administration degree from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA. She worked a registered nurse and hospital administrator before pursuing her bachelor's and master's degrees. She specialized in health care administration with more than 20 years experience in the health care industry. In her youth, she was a violinist and member of the Kentucky Youth Symphony Orchestra. She was of the Methodist faith.
In addition to her parents, survivors include her daughter, Susan Bowers Toadvine of Henderson, KY; grandchildren, Rachel-Mary and Taylor, both of Henderson; sister, Mary Music Patrick of Lexington; and a half-brother, Gene (Liz) Music of Ohio.
Burial was in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY, 40504.
He was born Aug. 24, 1952 in Fort Mammotha, NJ, the son of Clarence Edgar and Dorothy Florence Latham Simmons.
Mr. Simmons was the owner of Extreme Graphics, and he was of the Catholic faith. He served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Branstetter Simmons of Shelbyville, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Eugene Adams of Shelbyville; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Victoria Simmons of Shelbyville; grandsons, Jacob, Tyler and Trey; mother, Dorothy Simmons of Trenton, NJ; sisters, Linda Barnwell of Norfolk, VA, and Susan Tabor of Crossville; brother, Steven Simmons of Seattle, WA; and several neices and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Simmons.
Bros. Dillard Cantrell and Scott White officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born March 24, 1922 in Bledsoe County, the son of Aaron and Claudia Hale Swafford.
Mr. Swafford was a farmer, and he was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include his sister, Edna Lee Thurman of Chattanooga.
Pallbearers were Roy Turner, Glen Farr, Donald Smith, Greg Agee, Lynn Looper and Bud Swafford.
The Revs. Russell Honeycutt and Bill McCrary officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He was born July 15, 1935 in Putnam County, the son of Joe Lee and Dovie Whittaker Tollett. Mr. Tollett attended Creston Baptist Church.
Survivors include his brothers, Ell Tollett of Lyles, TN, and Odell Tollett of Centerville, TN; sister, Margie Tollett of Nashville; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Roger Parsons, Willie Hale, Jerry Adams, Sam Sablich, Shannon Cook and Odell Tollett.
Bro. Carlos Walker officiated.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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