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Obituary's for September 1999


ABBIE LILLIAN CONLEY

Funeral services for Abbie Lillian Conley, 96, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 24, 1999, were held Sept. 26 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Woody Cemetery.
The Rev. Russell Honeycutt officiated.
She was born Oct. 2, 1902 in Guthrie, KY, the daughter of Bill and Nancy Sparks Whiteaker. Mrs. Conley was a homemaker and she was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her daughters, Ruby King of Erlanger, KY, and Christine Rector of Crossville; son, Paul Eugene Conley of Crossville; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Avo Bryant and Alta Brewer, both of Cookeville, and Alcie Bohannon of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Conley; daughters, Fay J. Conley and Louise Bearden; son, Billy Ray Conley; and brothers, Willie, Jeff and Gar Whiteaker.
Pallbearers were Jerry King, Allen King, Bill Conley, Raymond Bearden, Ricky Bearden and Stormy Smith. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

NORMAN CURTIS COX

Funeral services for Norman Curtis Cox, 77, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 22, 1999, were held Sept. 25 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Pomona Cemetery. Bro. Jack Schwartz officiated, with special music provided by favorite family tapes.

He was born May 23, 1922 in Jefferson County, TN, the son of Robert T. and Margaret Cox. Mr. Cox was an auto body mechanic and he was of the Methodist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Brady Cox of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Norma Sue and Eugene Thompson of Oklahoma; Gloria and Jerry Newberry , and Kaye and Jack Baker, both of Rockwood, and Kathy and Johnny Morgan of Nashville; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Clyde Cox of Jefferson City; and sisters, Reba Northern and Blanche Baker, both of Jefferson City, and Sylvia Bales of Dandridge.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard, Otha and Taylor Cox.
Pallbearers were Jerry Newberry, Eugene Thompson, Jack Baker, Johnny Morgan, Sam Williams and Rick Williams.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

LILLIE MARIE ELMORE

Funeral services for Lillie Marie Elmore, 84, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 21, 1999, were held Sept. 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Elmore Cemetery. The Rev. Frank Walker officiated.

She was born June 29, 1915 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Burton and Sarah Potter Hawn.
Mrs. Elmore was a homemaker and she was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Bill Elmore of Murfreesboro, Chet Elmore and Alva Elmore, both of Crossville, Estel Elmore of Auburndale, FL, and Riley Elmore of Palaka, FL; and daughters, Elsie Beyers of Knoxville, Gladys Smith of Apache Junction, AZ, Idell Cox of Atlanta, MI, Pauline Dishon of Owensboro, KY, and Betty Bass of Atlanta, GA.

She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, and brother Clifton Hawn.
Pallbearers were Scott Elmore, Brandon Elmore, Cody Elmore, Aubrey Barnwell, David Wilson and Scott Whitener.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

SUSIE IRENE LOSEY

Funeral services for Susie Irene Losey, 79, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 24, 1999, were held Sept. 27 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Bill Smith officiated.

She was born Feb. 20, 1920 in Duncan, OK, the daughter of Leroy and Ethel Branch Maloney. Mrs. Losey was a seamstress, and she was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her daughter, Roberta Bullock of Crossville; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Buck of Midland, TN, and Roy Dean Stephens of Edmond, OK; and special friend, Charles Barnwell of Crossville.

Pallbearers were Edd Barnwell, Ralph Barnwell, Tony Bowman, Doug Bullock, Jason Bullock and David Pratt.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

MERTIE MAE NAIL

Funeral services for Mertie Mae Nail, 92, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 22, 1999, were held Sept. 24 from the chapel of Burris Funeral Home, with burial in Big Lick Cemetery.
The Rev. Bill McCrary officiated.
She was born Jan. 7, 1907 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Ike and Ollie Campbell Burgess. Mrs. Nail was a homemaker, and she was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughters, Ann Bristow of Crossville; Arvalene Hammons of Fayetteville, TN, Geneva Parmalee of Knoxville, Willana Hall and Evelyn Cox, both of Crossville; sons, Roy D. Nail of Kingston, TN, and J. D. Nail of Peoria, IL; sisters, Cora Kerley of Crossville, and Nellie Houston and Fannie Waldron, both of Elyria, OH; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Larry Bristow, Tom Bristow, R. E. Nail, Jeff Nail, John Bristow, Doug Smith, Keith Hammons and Kevin Hammons.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

JEAN ELIZABETH STATON

A memorial service for Jean Elizabeth Staton, 76, of Monterey, TN, who passed away Sept. 26, 1999, will be held Oct. 2 at Cumberland Fellowship Baptist Church. Bro. Hank Jones will officiate, with special music by the Cumberland Praise Singers.

She was born April 8, 1923 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Paul and Mary Yunt Smith. Mrs. Staton had been employed in the banking industry, and she attended Cumberland Fellowship Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughters, Juddee Floyd of Monterey, Juliette Snyder of Crossville, and Sharon Austin of Marietta, GA; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Cumberland County. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ATLEE NEAL "JACK" BROOKS

Funeral services for Atlee Neal "Jack" Brooks, 86, of Sparta, who passed away Sept. 24, 1999, were held Sept. 26 from the chapel of Thurman Funeral Home, with burial in Oaklawn Cemetery. Bros. Phillip Bradley, Eugene Weakley, Glenn Creasey and Wayne Hall officiated.

He was born Oct. 25, 1912 in Rowland Station, TX, the son of Robert and Fannie Mae Stephens Brooks. Bro. Brooks was a retired minister of the Church of God of Prophecy.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Wilma Jean and Bill Scott of Crossville, Gearldine and Kenneth McCormick of Sparta, and Glinda Faye and Bill Griffith of Lawrenceville, GA; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Vera Mae Brown of Georgia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Magdelene Blaylock Brooks.
Thurman Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

JESSIE VIRGINIA FINLEY

Funeral services for Jessie Virginia Finley, 86, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 18, 1999, were held Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Sand Springs Cemetery in Putnam County.

Bro. Bill Smith officiated, with special music by Bro. Joey Smith, Sheila Brown and Michelle Woody. She was born Feb. 21, 1913 in Putnam County, the daughter of William T. and Tennessee Mosley Castleman.

Mrs. Finley was a homemaker, and she was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Arlene F. Billings of Clarksville, TN and Linda G. Watts of Memphis; sons, William T. Finley of Zebulon, GA, Franklin T. Finley of Manchester, TN, and Arnold L. Finley Jr. of Mt. Juliet, TN; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Lee Finley Sr., and a daughter, Versie Marie Finley. Pallbearers were Jerry Turner, Kevin Davis, Rex Leamon, Roland Keyes, Randy Tinch, and Henry Hunnicutt.

RICHARD "PEE WEE" HAYES

Funeral services for Richard "Pee Wee" Hayes, 84, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 20, 1999, were held Sept. 22 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.
Bro. Wayne Markham officiated, with special music by Roberta Schubert and Regina Qualls.
He was born Oct. 12, 1914 in Dalton, GA, the son of William and Elliott Alexander Hayes.
Mr. Hayes was a steam fitter for TVA, and he was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Hale Hayes of Crossville; daughters, Peggy Clingan of Cookeville, and Nancy Barkley of Ooltewah; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, George, Oliver and William Hayes; and sisters, Mattie Doan, Nell Hinson, Evelyn Fox and Shirley Mullins.
Pallbearers were Frank Whitson, Brad Overstreet, Rodney Smith, Brooks Whitson, Claude Abston and Lidell Barkley.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

LENA LAWSON

Graveside services for Lena Lawson, 88, of the Gladecreek community, who passed away Sept. 24, 1999, were held Sept. 26 in Gladecreek Cemetery. The Rev. Clayton Padgett officiated.

She was born April 5, 1911 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of Frank and Mary Belka.
Survivors include her daughter, Phyllis Jean Wightman of Pleasant Hill; sons, Clayburn Lawson, Gary Lawson and Bobby Lawson, all of Gladecreek; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lawson; and daughter, Patricia Lawson; son, Clifton "Buster" Lawson; sisters, Sada Nelson, Emily Angel and Marie Ricketts; brother, George Belka; and half-brothers, Jim and Frank Miller.
Goff Funeral Home in Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.

JIM WILTON LANDREM

Funeral services for Jim Wilton Landrem, 90, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 20, 1999, were held Sept. 21 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Odell Kirby officiated, with special music by Julia Burgess and Ann Looney.

He was born April 9, 1909 in Piggott, AR, the son of Moses and Mary Elizabeth Jewel Landrem. Mr. Landrem was a carpenter and he was a member of West Ave. Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Davis Landrem of Crossville; sons, Wayne Landrem of Sparta, and Larry Landrem of Centre, AL; daughter, Carolyn Harris of Crossville; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Julia Landrem; son, Jerry Landrem; brothers, Dan and Dallas Landrem; and sister, Molly Matthews.
Pallbearers were Wayne Hedgecoth, Dennis Woody, Joe Eller, Roger Pasma, Gary Landrem and Boyd Nealon.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

WILMA EDNA POSTON

Funeral services for Wilma Edna Poston, 86, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 21, 1999, were held Sept. 25 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in New Era Cemetery. The Rev. Russell Honeycutt officiated.

She was born March 13, 1913 in Paris, MO, the daughter of Carl and Josie Howell.
Mrs. Poston was a medical librarian, and she was of the Lutheran faith.
Survivors include his sons, B.H. "Bud" Dyer of Monroe, NC, and Ron Dyer of Crossville; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Doris Heath and Fernie Powell; and brothers, Kelly, Wayne and Marvin Howell.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

EDITH MARIE LONGIST

Edith Marie Longist, 81, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 24, 1999.

She was born Aug. 23, 1918 in Hart, MI, the daughter of George and Bessy Grubbs Howard.
Ms. Longist was a homemaker, and she attended Lantana Road Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Duane H. Hoffman of Rocky Mount, NC; daughters, Rose Marie Kruthoff of Kent City, MI, and Gloria Jean Ashley of Cedar Springs, MI; sister, Pauline, of Indiana; brother, Melvin Howard of Muskegon, MI; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Longist.
Burris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
The preceding obituary is republished to correct information provided by the funeral home.

BETTY MADER

Betty Louise Mader, 78, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Sept. 13, 1999.
She was born June 16, 1921 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of Edwin and Olivia Wyneken Strassmeyer.
A prayer service led by the Revs. Paul Kehnle and Carl Olin was held Sept. 14 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery Gardens in Fort Wayne, IN.
Mrs. Mader was an executive secretary, and she was of the Lutheran faith.
Survivors include her husband, Jack Mader of Fairfield Glade; son, John E. Mader of Fort Wayne; and three grandchildren. The family requests that memorials be made to the charity of one's choice.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

FRANCES ALLENE ASHCRAFT

Funeral services for Frances Allene Ashcraft, 81, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 5, 1999, were held Sept. 11 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Reuben Leuthold officiated, with special music by Krisy Kidwell and Vance Nichels.

She was born April 5, 1918 in Concordia, KS, the daughter of Gerald and Beatrice Allen Wilson.
Mrs. Ashcraft was a homemaker, and she was of the Protestant faith. She and her husband, Elton, were married for 61 years. In addition to her husband, Elton Ashcraft of Crossville, survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Norma and Lloyd Tabor of Crossville, Elta and Dale Bundy of Chewelah, WA, and Karen and Jack Mason of Glendale Heights, IL; grandchildren, Robin Barnwell Davis, Ron Bundy, Darryl Barnwell, Todd Bundy, Daniel Mason and Lana Mason Marler; four great-grandchildren; and sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Cliff DeGraff of Bedford, IN.

Pallbearers were Jimmy Davis, Jacob Christian, Darryl Barnwell, Todd Bundy, Larry DeGraff and Jason Allen. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

KENNETH LEE COWART

Funeral services for Kenneth Lee Cowart, 65, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 11, 1999, will be Sept. 16 at 11 a.m. at Burris Funeral Home, with burial in Lantana Cemetery. Bro. Larry Long will officiate.

The family will receive visitors Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of the services.
He was born July 29, 1934, in Indianapolis, IN, the son of John and Ola Outland Cowart.
Mr. Cowart was a member of Lantana Church of Christ, and he served in the Marines in the Korean War. He had been previously employed with Pioneer Realty.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Cowart of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Russell and Debby Tetreault of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur and Ruth Cowart of Crossville, Joseph and Nancy Cowart of Hinesville, GA, and John Cowart of Maryland; sister, Delta Faye Cowart of Crossville; brothers, Jack Cowart of Salisbury, MD, and Eugene Cowart of Crossville; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Mike Abel, Jack Cowart Jr., Arthur Cowart, Russell Tetreault, Joseph Cowart, Hannigan Cowart, Dan Cowart and Chris Selk.

Burris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

EDITH MARIE LONGIST

Edith Marie Longist, 81, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 24, 1999.
She was born Aug. 23, 1918 in Hart, MI, the daughter of George and Bessy Grubbs.
Ms. Longist was a homemaker, and she attended Lantana Road Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Duane H. Hoffman of Rocky Mount, NC; daughters, Rose Marie Kruthoff of Kent City, MI, and Gloria Jean Ashley of Cedar Springs, MI; sisters, Pauline of Indiana; brother, Melvin Howard of Muskegon, MI; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Longist.
Burris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

WALTER RAYMOND "BOB" LOONEY

Graveside services for Bob Looney, 83, of Lawrenceburg, TN, who passed away Sept. 10, 1999, were held Sept. 12 in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens. Bros. Melvin and David Hawkins officiated.

He was born Feb. 28, 1916 in Marshall County, MS, the son of Walter Guy and Louisa Entrikin Looney.
Mr. Looney was retired from Murray Ohio Inc., and he was a member of First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceburg. He was a member of Masonic Mimosa Lodge No. 542, Shrine, Scottish Rite, American Legion and Farm Bureau.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Pollard Looney of Lawrenceburg; daughter, Judith L. Giles of Lawrenceburg;
granddaughters, Maryellen A. Giles and Emily J. Giles, both of Lawrenceburg; great-grandson, Justus A. Douglas; brother, Gene Looney of Crossville; sisters, Lola Merle Looney of Memphis, and Barbara J. Burke of Crossville; and several nieces and nephews.
Neal Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg was in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary information provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home.

ROBERT REEVES

Funeral services for Robert Reeves, 66, of Monterey, who passed away Sept. 11, 1999, were held Sept. 13 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, with burial in Mayland Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 21, 1932 in Cumberland County, the son of Lawrence and Martha Tayes Reeves.
Mr. Reeves was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War, and he was a member of the Mayland Baptist Church. He was associated with general development of Cumberland Cove, from where he retired as chief of security. He was the owner and operator of a TV repair service earlier in his life, and also served as a Monterey police officer.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Allen Reeves of Monterey; daughters, Rhonda Matheney of Monterey, and Robin Davis of Cookeville; son, Darrell Reeves of Monterey; stepdaughters, Shelia Redmon and Sherry DeRossett, both of Cookeville; stepson, Kerry Higgins of Cookeville; grandchildren, Adam Davis, Jeremiah Reeves and Amanda Reeves, D. K. Hall, Damen Hall, and Miranda and Tanner Higgins; sisters, Christine Kilgore of the Mayland community, and Anna Pearl Simmons of Dayton, OH; and brothers, Billy Reeves of Elyria, OH, Ray Reeves of Tullahoma, TN, Lawrence Reeves Jr., and Burl Reeves, both of the Mayland community, and Clifford Reeves of Crossville.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Geneva Wilbanks; and brothers, Earl Reeves and Paul Reeves. Goff Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ANNELLE COOPER

Funeral services for Annelle Cooper, 76, of Fairfield Glade, who passed away Sept. 6, 1999, were held Sept. 10 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Sidney White officiated, with special congregational singing led by Phil Jenkins.

She was born Nov. 6, 1922 in Dresden, TN, the daughter of Willie and Beulah Perry Reavis.
Mrs. Cooper was a homemaker, and she was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Freda and Harold Durham of Benton Harbor, MI, and Jerrie and Joseph Morsello of St. Clair Shores, MI; grandchildren and spouses, Teresa and Timothy McCourt, Daniel and Sylvia Durham, Jacqueline Morsello, and Catherine Pagato; great-grandchildren, Amanda, Amber Lynn, Jacob, Sarah, Domonique, Tony Anne and Amber Lee; and sister, Lougene Cooper of Warren, MI.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Cooper.

Pallbearers were Eddie Brown, Clyde Randolph, Larry McDuffee, Jimmy Harris, Grover Terry and Bruce Beach.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

GENEVA CHRISTINE HAMMONS

Funeral services for Geneva Christine Hammons, 69, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 5, 1999, were held Sept. 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Bolin Cemetery. Bro. Elmer Graham officiated.

She was born March 6, 1930 in Cumberland County, the daughter of John and Nellie Bolin Norris.
Mrs. Hammons was a factory worker for the sewing industry, and she was a member of Pomona Full Gospel Church. Survivors include her daughters, Mary Emery of Crossville, Debra Lynn Hamons of Florida, and Theresa Nail Hammons of Florida; sons, James Robert Hammons of Michigan and David Wayne Norris of Ohio; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and brothers, Dale Bolin and Marvin Norris, both of Crossville, and Thomas Norris of California.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Hammons.
Pallbearers were Junior Norris, Bill Maynard, Junior Maynard, Randy Simmons, Anthony Bolin and Litton Trogerh.

LELA McCULLEY MARTIN

Funeral services for Lela McCulley Martin, 85, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 9, 1999, were held Sept. 11 at Burris Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Arlon Way officiated.

She was born Dec. 8, 1913 in Overton County, TN, the daughter of Robert J. and Locky Belle Bilbrey McCulley.
Mrs. Martin retired in December 1976 from the Cumberland County Board of Education after 25 years as secretary.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Charles and Glenda Martin Byars of Gaffney, SC; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Carol Martin of Crossville; sisters-in-law, Elaine Martin Elmore, Hazel Martin, Mary Jo Martin, and Jerry Martin, all of Crossville; grandchildren, Zach Martin of Crossville, and Katie Byars of Gaffney.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn L. Martin.
Pallbearers were Robert Martin, Zachary Martin, Charlie Wiggins, Billy Martin, Sonny Reed and Robert Hinckle.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CAROLYN MOORE

Graveside services for Carolyn Moore, 57, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 11, 1999, were held Sept. 13 from the Welch Memorial Cemetery in Monterey.

She was born Oct. 24, 1941 in Monterey, TN, the daughter of Walter and Ollie Fields Lewis.
Mrs. Moore was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, James Moore of Crossville; daughters, Brenda Burks of Crossville, and Beverly Bush of Albany, KY; sons, Donnie Lewis of Crossville, Eddie Tinch of Jamestown, and Timmy Houston and Ronnie Parsons, both of Crossville; sisters, Dimple Meiling of Evansville, IN, and Kathyln Excote of Fort Wayne, IN; and eight grandchildren.

Goff Funeral Home in Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.

VIVIAN BEATRICE PUGH

Funeral services for Vivian Beatrice Pugh, 92, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 2, 1999, were held Sept. 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Davis Cemetery. The Rev. George Long officiated.

She was born May 19, 1907 in Sparta, TN, the daughter of Joseph and Martha Jane Townsend Hyder.
Mrs. Pugh was a homemaker, and she was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her granddaughter, Debbie Burgess of Chico, CA; grandson, Jim Pugh of Pikeville, TN; great-grandson, Tony Pugh; great-great-granddaughter, Khaila Pugh; foster daughters, Mary Syler of Mt. Juliet, TN, and Linda Lun of Sparta; foster son, Chester Bruce of Crossville; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Ronnie Pugh, Tony Pugh, Bob Syler, Michael Syler, Richard Syler and Ferlin Wynacht.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ulysses S. Pugh Sr., and sons, Carlos and Ulysses S. Pugh Jr. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CARL RUSSELL DILLE

A memorial service for Carl Russell Dille, 93, of Pleasant Hill, who passed away Sept. 3, 1999, was held Sept. 7 at Pleasant Hill Community Church, with burial in Pleasant Hill Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Ed Schneider officiated.
He was born Aug. 14, 1906, in West Liberty, OH, the son of William Lawrence and Mary Burkett Dille.
Mr. Dille was a member of the United Church of Christ, and he was a missionary minister, serving 30 years in Angola, Africa. Prior to that time, he served at Everett Larger Parish in Pennsylvania, and started a church in LeRaysville, PA.

Survivors include his wife, Lois Lawson Dille of Pleasant Hill; daughter, Nancy Patricia Dunbar of Winona, MN; son, Thomas Minton Dille of Fort Collins, CO; six grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

NERINE EVELYN PAYNE

Funeral services for Nerine Evelyn Payne 77, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 4, 1999, were held Sept. 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Thomas Hale officiated, with special music by Sherry Cunningham and Jerrie Sue Davis.
She was born Aug. 30, 1922, the daughter of Ezekial and Eva Mae Eddington Stone.
Mrs. Payne was employed at Mallory Timers Company, and she was a member of Baptist Tabernacle.
Survivors include her daughters, Cheryl Davis of Crossville, and Connie Frank of McDonough, GA; sons, David Payne of Crossville, and Jim Payne of Gallatin, TN; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, June Burton of Augusta, KY; and brothers, Gordon, Jim and Ersel Stone, all of Vanceburg, KY.
Pallbearers were James Spriggs, Joseph Spriggs, Jared Spriggs, Stuart Payne, Jerry Randolph, Beecher Howell and Chuck Davis. Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

CARLOS ANDREW WILSON

Funeral services for Carlos Andrew Wilson, 75, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 5, 1999, were held Sept. 7 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Bratton Tucker officiated.

He was born Dec. 12, 1923 in Overton County, TN, the son of Ridley and Bertha Ledbetter Wilson.
Mr. Wilson was a fieldman for Volunteer Electric, and he was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Billie Jean Pyles Wilson of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Stanley Dean Wilson, and Dale Andrew and Cindy Wilson, all of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Grady Taylor of Crossville, Brenda and George Marlow; and Angela and Sam Sherrill; sisters, Joyce Phipps of Toledo, OH, Margie Woody of Crossville, and Wilma Watson of Lafollette, TN. Pallbearers were Kenny Hutchinson, Bobby Randolph, Jimmy Smith, Ricky Keyes, Raymond Webb and Paul Whittenburg.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

FRANK CONLEY

Graveside services for Frank Conley, 61, of Crossville, who passed away Aug. 30, 1999, were held Sept. 2 at Fredonia Cemetery. Bros. Wayne Matthews and Mark Hall officiated.

He was born Feb. 21, 1938 in Cumberland County.
Mr. Conley was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Lenell Conley of Crossville; son and daughter-in-law, Joel and Tresa Conley of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Sherrie and Eddie Angel of Crossville and Beverly and Shane Wattenbarger, both of Crossville; brother, Harvey Conley of Crossville; sisters, Clara Taylor and Chloye Hassler, both of Crossville, and Sarah Goney of Monterey, TN; grandchildren, Stephanine, Tiffany and Jermey Angel and Chelsea Wattenbarger; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Bobby Jo Griffith, Joel Conley, Shane Wattenbarger, Eddie Angel, Jackie Stevens, Jackie Helton, Lewis Norris and Aaron Tinnel.

Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

MARVIN HENRY

Funeral services for Marvin Henry, 86, of the Chestnut Hill community, who passed away Aug. 29, 1999, were held Aug. 31 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Bro. Terry Barnwell officiated.

He was born April 4, 1913 in Monterey, TN.
Mr. Henry was a former employee with the maintenance department of Cumberland Mountain State Park.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Henry of Crossville; stepsons, Al Patterson and Jay Patterson, both of Crossville; stepdaughters, Wanda Dingess and Sue Waters, both of Crossville; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Edna Mae Hamby of Crossville; brothers, Bill Henry and Robert Henry, both of Crossville, and Haggard Henry and Frank Henry, both of Oak Ridge, TN; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Jay C. Patterson, Ray Jay Gunter, Randy Phipps, Brian Swafford, Clyde Henry Jr. and Tommy Henry Jr. Honorary pallbearer was Dean Waters.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

E.B. "JACK" STICHER

Funeral services for E.B. "Jack" Sticher, 90, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 1, 1999, were held Sept. 3 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery.

He was born Oct. 6, 1908 in Alabama.
Mr. Sticher was a local businessman.
Survivors include his sister, Eunice Stephens of Alabama; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Judi Caruthers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Sticher; parents, John and Elminne Sticher; and brothers, Bert, Dell, Maxwell, Millard and Ray Sticher.

Pallbearers were Jackie Stevens, Roger Potter, Jimmy Smith, Nick Owens, Eddie Chandler, and Buddy Whittaker.
Honorary pallbearer was Sherman Smith.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

RIDLEY BROWN

Graveside services for Ridley Brown, 70, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 2, 1999, were held Sept. 4 in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. Mike Kerley officiated.

He was born Oct. 15, 1928 in Rhea County, TN, the son of Joe Dailey and Minnie M. McClarney Brown.
Mr. Brown was a retired plumber of 23 years in Rhea County, and had previously lived in Cincinnati, OH, for 31 years. Survivors include his wife, Esther A. Brown of Crossville; daughter, Patsy Jane Brown of Winfield, TN; sister, Katie Scott of Dayton, TN; three granddaughters; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Minnie M. Aslinger, and father, Dailey Brown.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hospice of Cumberland County, P.O. Box 542, Crossville, TN, 38557. Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

FRANCES ADALINE BRYANT

Funeral services for Frances Adaline Bryant, 89, of the Homesteads community, who passed away Aug. 31, 1999, were held Sept. 3 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery.

Dr. Dan D. Haskins Jr. officiated.
She was born Feb. 14, 1910, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Lou Jones.
Mrs. Bryant and her late husband, Casto, were original homesteaders, building their home on Sawmill Rd. She was a member of Homestead Baptist Church, and a 50-year member of the Amanda Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia Hughes, Rebecca and Bob Donnelly, Janie and Bobby Terry, and Nancy Whitlock, all of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Troy and Dixie Bryant of Crossville, Jim and Norma Bryant, of Cleveland, TN, Casto and Jean Bryant of Huber Heights, OH, and Garry R. Bryant of Vandalia, OH; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother and sister-in-law, William and Mildred Jones of Crossville; and sisters, Daisy Bryant of Winter Haven, FL, Mamie Harris of Chattanooga, TN, and Virginia Hill of Dayton, OH.

Pallbearers were Steve Donnelly, Chuck Davis, Ronnie Bryant, Larry Spence, Jim Bryant, Joe Wyatt, Michael Donnelly and Tony Roberts.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

KENNY CHRISTENSEN

Graveside services for Kenny Christensen, 37, of the Mayland community, who passed away Sept. 5, 1999, were scheduled for today, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. in Welch Memorial Cemetery in Monterey.

He was born June 15, 1962, in Richmond, IN, the son of Alan Christensen and Ruth Thornburgh McConnell.
Survivors include his mother, Ruth Thornburgh McConnell of Spring City, TN; daughter, Nicole Riggs of Crossville; sons, K.C. Christensen of Richmond, IN, and Brandon Platt of New Paris, OH; grandchild, Elijah Riggs; and sister, Connie Rankhorn of Crossville.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alan Christensen.
Goff Funeral Home in Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.

LISA MARIE MORRISON

A funeral Mass for Lisa Marie Morrison, 38, who passed away Aug. 30, 1999, was celebrated Sept. 4 from St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. The Rev. Patrick Brownell officiated.

She was born July 13, 1961 in Pompton Plains, NJ, the daughter of William James and Louise Comeau Morrison.
Survivors include mother, Louise M. Morrison of Crossville; sister, Diane P. Ennesser of New York; brothers, William J. Morrison III of Cookeville, Joseph P. Morrison of Charlotte, NC, and Guy F. Morrison of Marietta, GA.

She was preceded in death by her father, William James Morrison.
Burris Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

VIVIAN BEATRICE PUGH

Funeral services for Vivian Beatrice Pugh, 92, of Crossville, who passed away Sept. 2, 1999, were held Sept. 6 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Davis Cemetery. The Rev. George Long officiated.

She was born May 19, 1907 in Sparta, TN, the daughter of Joseph and Martha Jane Townsend Hyder.
Mrs. Pugh was a homemaker, and she was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her granddaughter, Debbie Burgess of Chico, CA; grandson, Jim Pugh of Pikeville, TN; great-granddaughter, Khaila Pugh; foster daughters, Mary Syler of Mt. Juliet, TN, and Linda Lun of Sparta; foster son, Chester Bruce of Crossville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ulysses S. Pugh Sr., and sons, Carlos and Ulysses S. Pugh Jr.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CHARLES "CHARLIE" ALVIN REED

Funeral services for Charles "Charlie" Alvin Reed, 39, of Crossville, who passed away Aug. 29, 1999, were held Sept. 2 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

He was born March 5, 1960 in Washington, DC, the son of Edward and Alva Lingenfelter Reed.
Mr. Reed was a human resource manager, and he was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Fuhr Reed of Crossville; daughters, Katherine Reed of Milwaukee, WI, Erin Reed, Courtney Reed and Caitlin Reed of Crossville; sons, Chip Reed, Michael Caughorn, and Daniel Caughorn, all of Crossville; parents, Edward and Alva Reed of Springfield, VA; and siter, BRenda Arabadjis of East Keansburg, NJ.
Pallbearers were Harding Aslinger, Jack Bohlken, Mitch Marsh, Larry Walker, Steve Akin and Randy McBride. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ROY LEE STAFFORD

Funeral services for Roy Lee Stafford, 58, of Crossville, who passed away Aug. 29, 1999, were held Sept. 1 at Baker's Crossroads Baptist Church. Bro. Kenneth Young officiated, with special music by Donnie Shelton.

He was born March 29, 1941 in Jackson County, TN, the son of Elijah Lee Stafford and Lou Elza Allen Stafford.
Mr. Stafford was a factory worker for Royal Oaks and he was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Daisy Eller Stafford of Crossville; daughters, Elizabeth Norris and Anita Hurley, both of Crossville; son, Ronald Stafford of Cameron, NC; seven grandchildren; mother, Lou Elza Stafford of Crossville; brothers, Thomas, Ricky and Richard Stafford, all of Crossville; and sisters, Reba Williams and Avie Stafford, both of Crossville.
He was preceded in death by his son, Tommy Lee Stafford.
Pallbearers were Gene Dixon Sr., Gene Dixon Jr., J.B. Netherton, Keith Poore, Stanley Eller, Steve Eller, Terri Eller and Clayton Eller.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

EUGENE GORDON YORK

Funeral services for Eugene Gordon York, 66, of Crossville, who passed away Aug. 30, 1999, were held Sept. 2 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Revs. Bobby Bowen and Linus Vaughn officiated, with special music by Deloy Brown, Sybil Brown, Lola Burns and Warren Burns.

He was born Nov. 18, 1932 in Crossville, the son of Stanley Houston York and Gladys Ottoma Jones York.
Mr. York was retired from TVA, and he was a member of Trinity Tabernacle. He was also a member of Crossville Masonic Lodge 483, and he served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife, Bessie Goney York of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Darrell Young of Crossville; son, Stephen York of Crossville; granddaughters, Jaime Lyn Young and Leslie Young, both of Crossville; brothers, John B. York and Roger York, both of Crossville; sister, Linda Tollett of Crossville; stepsons, Greg and Michael Smith; and stepgrandchildren, Cody, Kyle, Hayden and Heather Smith.

Pallbearers were Greg Smith, Randy York, Carrol DePriest, Jim Clay, Gene Tollett, Jimmy Pugh, Leroy Card and Dutch Highland. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

CHESTER L.V. CONLEY

Funeral services for Chester L.V. Conley, 61, of Cookeville, who passed away Aug. 31, 1999, were held Sept. 2, from the chapel of Hunter Funeral Home, with burial in Boiling Springs Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Irene DeBolt Conley, of Cookeville; sons, Robert "Bobby" Conley and wife, Tracey, and Virgil Conley and wife, Carla, all of Sparta; daughter, Carole Conley of Cookeville; brothers, Willis Conley of Cookeville; Clarence Conley of Buffalo Valley, TN, and Hollis Conley of Crossville; sisters, Lorene Barnwell, Gladys Aleba, Anna Pearl Jordan, Emily Bowman and Thelma Gunnels, all of Crossville, and Martha Crist of Marysville, OH; and three grandchildren.

Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta was in charge of the arrangements.

DENNIS LEE DeROSSETT

Funeral services for Dennis Lee DeRossett, 44, of Crossville, who passed away Aug. 24, 1999, were held Aug. 27 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Haley's Grove Cemetery. Bro. Bud Slaton officiated, with special music by Felecia Gunter and Reba Deane Reed.

He was born Sept. 3, 1954, in Cumberland County, the son of Volney Floyd and Mildred Virginia Sherrill DeRossett.
Mr. DeRossett was a factory worker for Delbar, and he was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughter, Savannah DeRossett of Crossville; parents, Volney and Mildred DeRossett of Crossville; and brothers, Jerry, Rickey, Bobby and Timmy DeRossett, all of Crossville.

Pallbearers were Marty Walker, Ronnie Sherrill, Marvin Sherrill, Donald Garren, Jim Edwards and Andy DeRossett. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

TENNIE LAVADA WYATT

Funeral services for Tennie Lavada Wyatt, 84, of Crossville, who passed away Aug. 29, 1999, were held Sept. 1 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in New Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Billy Smith officiated, with special music by Robert and Angie Burgess and Joe Wyatt.

She was born April 5, 1915 in Bledsoe County, TN, the daughter of Robert and Mary Lou Parks Hamilton.
Mrs. Wyatt was a homemaker, and she was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church. She was a long-time active member of 127 South Senior Citizens.

Survivors include her daughters, Mary Morrison of Idaho, Stephanie Davis of Oak Ridge, TN, Sue Smith of Kingston, TN, and Joyce Kerley of Crossville; sons, Julian T. "J.T." Wyatt Jr. of Crossville, and Danny Wyatt of Texas; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Jeff Burgess, Robert Burgess, Joe Wyatt, Matthew Kerley, Dale Hargis and Jerry Hamiliton. Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.


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