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Obituary
Obituary's for November 1999
MARY LOUISE CALLADINE
A memorial service for Mary Louise Calladine, 99, of Fairfield Glade, who passed away Nov. 11, 1999, was held at St. Raphael's Episcopal Church on Nov. 22, 1999.
She was born in Niagara Falls, NY, and lived in Linden, NJ, before coming to Fairfield Glade in 1991.
She was a 55-year member of the Reformed Church of Linden, and she was a member of St. Raphael's Episcopal Church in Crossville.
Survivors include her son, Charles R. Calladine of Fairfield Glade; granddaughters, Carol Jean Calladine and Mary Jane Pierce; grandson, David C. Calladine; four great-grandchildren; and niece, Dorita Grawe of North Tonawanda, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Raphael's Episcopal Church.
MARGARET RUTH ERVIN
Funeral services for Margaret Ruth Ervin, 86, of Hermitage, TN, formerly of Crossville, who passed away Nov. 20, 1999, were held Nov. 23 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. The Rev. David W. Wollenburg officiated, with special music by Karl Baehr.
She was born May 10, 1913 in Eagle Cliff, GA, the daughter of Charles and Maggie Allison Scheerer.
Mrs. Ervin was a home economics teacher at Cumberland County High School, and she was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. She had been a supporter of the Cumberland County Playhouse from its beginnings. She was a graduate of the University of Tennessee.
Survivors include her son, Alex Ervin of Nashville, TN; stepson, Dr. Paul A. Ervin Jr., of Crossville; stepdaughter, Bettye Ellis of Crossville; sister, Marjorie Huffman of Destin, FL; and cousin Frank Allison of Chattanooga, TN.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Alexander Ervin Sr.
Pallbearers were John Beck, Larry Beckley, Larry Glass, Harold Hughes, Robert Stepp and Steve Yeager.
Memorials may be made to the Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WAYMON TERRY FARLEY
Funeral services for Waymon Terry Farley, 57, of Cookeville, TN, who passed away Nov. 22, 1999, are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Nov. 26 from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville. Burial will be in Board Valley Cemetery.
Mr. Farley was a machinist for S and S Screw Company.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home Nov. 25 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Farley of Cookeville; son, Ricky Farley of Phoenix, AZ; daughters, Sherry Mills of Monterey, TN, and Terina Tinch of Cookeville; six grandchildren; and five stepgrandchildren; and mother, Reba Jewel Finley Farley of Monterey.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Farley.
WILLIAM "BUCK" JONES
A memorial service for William "Buck" Jones, 64, of Sparta, TN, formerly of Crawford, TN, who passed away Nov. 21, 1999, was held Nov. 23 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey, TN. The Rev. Arnold Murphy officiated.
He was the son of William Ernest Jones and Lassie Ledbetter Jones.
Mr. Jones was a factory worker.
Survivors include his daughters, Loretto Jones and Cheryl Jones, both of Michigan; sons, Keith Jones of Ovid, MI, Richie Jones of California, William Jones of Portage, IN, and Kevin Jones and Jimmy Jones, both of Sparta; 18 grandchildren; mother, Lassie Ledbetter Jones of Vines Ridge community; and sisters, Vauda Wilson of Vines Ridge community, Mary Marie Jones of Battle Creek, MI, Carolyn Sue Mosher, of Lancing, MI, and Brenda Kay Jones of Dimondale, MI.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Paulette Holmberg, and brothers, "Bubby" Eugene Jones and "Red" Kendell Jones.
Goff Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
EDATH PEARL VAUGHN
Funeral services for Edath Pearl Vaughn, 77, of Crossville, who passed away Nov. 17, 1999, were held Nov. 20 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. Thomas Hale officiated, with special music by Claryce Thompson, Charles Thompson and Eddie Kilgore.
She was born June 6, 1922 in Jamestown, TN, the daughter of James and Nellie Dishman Holbert.
Mrs. Vaughn was a homemaker, and she had been a member of Stanley Street Church of God of Prophecy since Feb. 8, 1953.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Joyce Trent of Crossville; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Avaith Trustey of Canton, OH, and Evele Hall of Crossville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Vaughn; son, Bobby Trent; brothers, Carsie Holbert and J.B. Holbert; and sister, Carrie Mason.
Pallbearers were Chuck Lewis, Larry Dickenson, Gary Rohraff, Frank Farris, Jackie Warner and Wayne Hale.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
RAY WALKER
Graveside services for Ray Walker, 85, of Atlanta, GA, and formerly of Monterey, TN, were held Nov. 24 at Welch Memorial Cemetery. Dr. Martin Thielen, minister of Monterey United Methodist Church, officiated.
He was born July 1, 1914 in Hazen, AR, the son of Robert Elmo ad Rose Caraway Walker.
Mr. Walker worked in management in the hardwood lumber industry in Monterey, McMinnville, TN, and LaGrange, GA. Following his retirement, he lived in Crystal River, FL, for over 25 years. He was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include his wife of over 60 years, Elizabeth Pugh Walker; daughter, Lynn Walker Aberg of Roswell, GA; daughter-in-law, Patricia Walker of Gallatin, TN; grandchildren, Amy, Heather and Corey Lockman, all of Atlanta, David Walker of Jacksonville, FL, and Emily Schneller of Bowling Green, KY; and great-grandchildren, Austin and Alex Schneller of Bowling Green.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rose Walker; son, John Elmo Walker; sister, Ruth Jones; and brothers, Robert and Dr. Paul Walker.
Pallbearers were Tom Dunn, Bill Johnson, Bill Walker, Corey Lockman, David Walker and Jerry Schneller.
Horner Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
J. S. "RED' BURGESS
Funeral services for Jesse Sanford "Red" Burgess, 84, of Crossville, who passed away Nov. 12, 1999, were held Nov. 15 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Turner Cemetery. Bros. Jeff Burgess, Eddie Hayes, and Dan Holmes officiated.
He was born Feb. 18, 1915, in Cumberland County, the son of Virgil and Louvena Norris Burgess.
Mr. Burgess worked in stone quarry business in Crossville, and he was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Nell Turner Burgess of Crossville; sons, Sanford Elmo Burgess of Sterling Heights, MI, Verble Bruce Burgess of Chattanooga, TN, and William Jerry Burgess of Murfreesboro, TN; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and half-sister, Lorene Rittenberry of Ingalls, IN.
Pallbearers were Don Melton, David Dykes, Frank Sevier, Terry Bowen, Mike Allen, and Sandy Burgess.
Honorary pallbearers were Charles Melton, Larry Dykes, Bobby Allen, Edwin Holmes, Jimmy Rittenberry, John Houston and Jerry Passmore.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice, or Turner Cemetery Fund.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MARY LOUISE CALLADINE
A memorial service for Mary Louise Calladine, 99, of Fairfield Glade, who passed away Nov. 11, 1999, will be held Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. at St. Raphael's Episcopal Church in Crossville.
She was born May 26, 1900 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of William and Mary Koch Dorey.
Mrs. Calladine was a housewife and of the Episcopalian Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Jean Calladine of Fairfield Glade; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred M. Calladine.
Bilbrey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
HOLLIS FRANKLIN EASTERLY
Funeral services for Hollis Franklin Easterly, formerly of Crossville, who passed away Oct. 30 in Dayton, OH, were held Nov. 3 from Baker-Hazel Funeral Home. Burial was in Miami Valley Memorial Gardens in Centerville, OH.
He was born May 12, 1932.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Owens Easterly of Dayton, OH; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Lt. Col. Dane Hollenga of Colorado Springs, CO; granddaughters, Hailey and Megan Hollenga of Colorado Springs; grandsons, Steven and Aaron Easterly of Dayton, OH; sisters, Jeane Thurman and Virgie Lewis, both of Crossville, and Glenna Ruth Taber of California; brothers, Ambrose Easterly of Smithville, Herbert Easterly of Crossville, and Herman Easterly of Dayton, OH; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded by his parents, John Henry and Eunice Ann Easterly; son, Tony Easterly; and sisters, Iva Jewel Easterly and Hilda Rigby.
EVA CURTIS PAYNE
Funeral services for Eva Curtis Payne, 76, of Crossville, who passed away Nov. 14, 1999, were held today, Nov. 17, at Homestead Baptist Church. The Rev. Dan Haskins officiated.
She was born Sept. 21, 1923 in Tellico Plains, TN, the daughter of Oscar and Sarah Thomas Curtis.
Mrs. Payne was a retired housekeeper for Peachford Hospital in Atlanta. She was a resident of Crossville for 12 years, and is a member of Homestead Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Judge Payne of Crossville; daughter Sandra Thompson of Alpharetta, GA; sisters, Mary Martin and Louise Curtis of Tellico Plains, TN; brother, Kenneth Curtis of Tellico Plains; and granddaughters, Maegan and Morgan Thompson.
Pallbearers were Hoyt Evans, Bruce Howard, Willis Lewis, Joel Green, Johnny Inman and Joe Reynolds.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Hospice of Cumberland County, PO Box 542, Crossville, TN, 38557.
Burris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
MARCELLA K. BYRUM
A memorial service for Marcella K. Byrum, 90, of Coupeville, WA, formerly of Pleasant Hill, who passed away Nov. 14, 1999, is scheduled for Nov. 20 at New Covenant Four-Square Church in Oak Harbor, WA.
She was born in New Haven, CT, on Oct. 21, 1909.
Mrs. Byrum was raised in West Haven, CT, and attended nursing school and Yale University. She became a registered nurse and a registered physical therapist. Following her schooling, Mrs. Byrum moved to Helena, MT, where she was instrumental in founding a hospital for crippled children. After this, she moved to Chicago, where she worked as a physical therapist at Cook County Hospital and attended Loyola University.
In 1942, she married Walter Byrum in Chicago She was employed as a physical therapist at J. C. Morton High School in Cicero, IL, in the school's special education department, a position which she held until her retirement many years later. At that time, she moved to Pleasant Hill, where she resided for 12 years. She then moved to Coupeville, WA, to be near her son and grandchildren.
Mrs. Byrum attended Coupeville Four-Square Church, and was active in the Association of Registered Physical Therapists for many years.
Survivors include her son, Clyde Byrum of Oak Harbor, WA; and grandsons, David Byrum and Andrew Byrum, both of El Centro, CA.
Memorials may be made to Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO, 80995.
Burley Funeral Chapel in Oak Harbor, WA, is in charge of arrangements.
DORIS MARY WALKER
Doris Mary Walker, 70, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 16, 1999.
She was born Aug. 25, 1929, in Trenton, NJ, daughter of Charles Ellsworth Cubberly and Lillian Rachael Ocker Cubberly.
Mrs. Walker was a housewife and she was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph Walker of Crossville; sister, JoAnne Crounch of Highstown, NJ; and brother, Dutch Cubberly of New Jersey.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
VELMA OPAL WIGAL
Velma Opal Wigal, 92, of Beavercreek, OH, formerly of Crossville, passed away Nov. 13, 1999.
She was born June 17, 1907 in Elizabeth, WV, the daughter of Emery and Theodosia Griffin.
Mrs. Wigal was a school teacher for many years before marrying Cameron Wigal on June 5, 1930. She and her husband lived in Wheeling, WV, for many years before moving to Tennessee in 1981. She had been living with her daughter and son-in-law, Barb and Bob Penrod, for four years. She was interested in quilting, and was very active with senior citizens' activities, golf, and she loved to dance.
Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Eileen Penrod, of Beavercreek, OH; sons, Ralph Eugene of Gulfport, MS, and Cameron Lee of Belmont, OH; brothers, Dale Griffin of Burlington, NC, and Harold Griffin of Phoenix, AZ; sister, Miriam Kincaid, of Cincinnati, OH; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cameron, and sister, Iva Armstrong.
Services were held Nov. 16 at Emmanuel Church of the Brethren in Huber Heights, OH, with Scot Cooper officiating. Additional services were held Nov. 17 at Warwood United Methodist Church in Wheeling, WV, with R. K. Staub officiating. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery in Elm Grove, WV.
Tobias Funeral Home in Dayton, OH, was in charge of arrangements.
JAMES PAUL NAIL
Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, we said goodbye to a man who found beauty in every raindrop. Paul Nail was our father, husband, brother, son, poppy and friend. The sky is a little bluer, the clouds a bit fluffier, and the sun's rays shine brighter with him in Heaven. Those who love and miss him gathered at Twin Oaks Funeral Home for a memorial service at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999. His body was cremated to fly on the wind as free as his spirit has always been ... you will be missed.
The preceding obituary was paid for by the family.
NANCY HENRY WHITTAKER
Funeral services for Nancy Henry Whittaker, 79, of Monterey, TN, who passed away Nov. 18, 1999, were held Nov. 21 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey. Burial was in Welch Memorial Cemetery.
She was born Nov. 16, 1920 in Monterey, the daughter of Philip and Ida Whittaker Smith.
Mrs. Whittaker was a retired factory worker in the apparel industry.
Survivors include her daughters, Betty Norrod and Carolyn Tinch, both of Monterey; stepdaughters, Marla Forrest of Nashville, Nellie Manis and Sarah Jane Holt, both of Crossville, and June Phillips of Monterey; stepsons, Donald Whittaker of Grandview, TN, Ray Whittaker, Raymond Whittaker, Thomas Whittaker, Harvey Whittaker and Leroy Rex Whittaker, all of Monterey, and Gary Whittaker of Grandview, TN; sister, Charline Frey of Dayton, OH; brother, Clifford Smith of Brookeville, OH; 10 grandchildren; 39 stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 32 stepgreat-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Arnold E. Henry, and Robert Whittaker, and son, Harlon B. Henry.
Goff Funeral Home in Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.
JAMES HAROLD BOWMAN
Funeral services for James Harold Bowman, 58, of Monterey, who passed away Nov. 14, 1999, will be held Nov. 16 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home. The Revs. Kevin Phillips and David Harris will officiate, with full military honors presented by a delegation from Fort Campbell, KY. Burial will be in Welch Memorial Cemetery.
He was born Oct. 30, 1941 in Overton County, the son of Cora Tudor and Joe B. Bowman.
Mr. Bowman was a retired U.S. Army veteran, earning the rank of sergeant first class (E-7). His service included tours in Korea, Japan and Germany. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Bobbie Bowman of Monterey; daughters and sons-in-law, Regena and Joey Murphy of Monterey, and Candice and Aaron Degnan of Oklahoma City, OK; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Robbie Bowman and Johnny and Penny Bowman, all of Monterey; Bayron Bowman and Chris Botkin of Vacaville, CA, and Joey and Angie Bowman of Cabot, AR; sister and brother-in-law, Carrie and Cluster Hite of Monterey; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Jane Clark, Mott and Linda Stevens, Marshal and Mae Stevens, J.D. and Marla Stevens, and Annis and Phillip Talley; grandchildren, Gerald and Wesley Smith, Brad, Craig and Taylor Bowman, Devon and Dalton Murphy, Michaela Degnan, and Justin, Christopher, Cameron and Jeremy Botkin; and several special nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe B. Bowman.
D.M. Goff Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
ALVA WARREN HYDER
Graveside services for Alva Warren Hyder, 90, of Crossville, who passed away Nov. 11, 1999, were held Nov. 13 in Slate Springs Cemetery. Bro. Jerry Hassler officiated.
He was born April 2, 1909 in Cumberland County, the son of Noah Hyder and Sally Potter Hyder.
Mr. Hyder was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie Tanner Hyder of Crossville; son, Rodger Hyder of Crossville; daughter, Linda Rose Potter of Crossville; stepdaughter, Francis Threet of Crossville; nine great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Terry Potter, Toni Potter, Jessie Phillips, Morris Patton, Leslie Goss and Kenny Adkinson.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
CHARLES WILLIAM SHUMATE
Funeral services for Charles William Shumate, 69, of Crossville, who passed away Nov. 13, 1999, were held Nov. 15, from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Crossville City Cemetery. Pastor Glen Goggins officiated.
He was born Dec. 31, 1929 in Kentucky.
Mr. Shumate was a retired employee of Crossville Rubber.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Shumate of Crossville; son, Charlie Shumate of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda Sue and Thomas McKnight, of Columbia, SC, and Cathy and David Blackmon of Crossville; stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Renea and Charles Blackmon of Crossville, and Debbie and Dole Coppinger of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Christopher McKnight, Nathan McKnight, Moses McKnight, Hosanna McKnight, Sean Waters, Chucky Blackmon, Renea Lewis, Lisa Lewis, David Allen Brumback, Shannon Coppinger, Lauren Coppinger and Kevin Coppinger; and five great-grandchildren.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
DIMPLE IRENE COOPER
Funeral services for Dimple Irene Cooper 69, of Cookeville, TN, who passed away Nov. 1, 1999, were held Nov. 4 from the chapel of Jennings Funeral Home in Jamestown, TN, with burial in Fentress Memory Gardens. Bro. Jim Malone officiated.
She was born Dec. 23, 1929 in Fentress County, TN, the daughter of Proctor C. Beaty and Mauda Beaty.
Mrs. Cooper was a housewife.
Survivors include her husband, Allard "Short" Cooper of Cookeville; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Mike Steakley of Cookeville; sisters, Hazel Garrett (Victor), of Jamestown, Ova Cooper and Dorothy Ann Davis (Billy), all of Crossville, and Claudine Cooper (Charles), of Cookeville; brother, Eugene Beaty of Crossville; grandchildren, Seanaree Qualls, Dan and Sonya Cooper, Dustin Cooper and Barrett Steakley; great-grandchild, Zach Qualls; brothers-in-law, Edward Williams of Muncie, IN, and Elliot Beaty, and Millard Waters, both of Jamestown, and Roy Cooper (Norma), of Cookeville; and sister-in-law, Virgie Jones (Duffield), of Dayton, OH.
She was preceded in death by her son, Danny Steve Cooper; sisters, Nannie Beaty and Glenna Williams; brother and sister-in-law, Haskell and Odell Beaty, and sister-in-law, Hallie Waters.
Pallbearers were Larry Garrett, David Beaty, Wayne Beaty, Doug Williams, Roger Beaty, Ricky Beaty, Gary Cooper and Jackie Davis.
Jennings Funeral Home in Jamestown was in charge of the arrangements.
NELDA MOORE
Funeral services for Nelda Inez Moore, 51, of Pleasant Hill, who passed away Nov. 1, 1999, were held Nov. 4 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Turner Cemetery.
She was born Nov. 13, 1947 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Sylvester and Evelyn Bowen Turner.
Mrs. Moore was a homemaker and she was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, George Moore of Pleasant Hill; daughters, Samantha Music and Sandee Adams, both of Crossville; grandchildren, Haley Jo Music and Allee Renee Hopper; brother, Terry Bowen of Crossville; and sisters, Lisa Keyes and Wanda Henry, both of Crossville, and Linda Hayes of Dayton, TN.
Pallbearers were Mike Allen, Shane Moore, David Dykes, Larry Dykes, Jace Cowell and Ralph Gibson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JOSIE ELIZABETH SARVER
Funeral services for Josie Elizabeth Sarver, 66, of Crossville, who passed away Oct. 25, 1999, were held Oct. 27 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Davis Cemetery. Bro. Wayne Matthews.
Mrs. Sarver was a housewife.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence Sarver of Crossville; sister, Gail Lewis of Crossville; and brothers, Paul Campbell, and Samuel Pugh, both of Crossville.
Pallbearers were Eddie Angel, Willie Burgess, Sam Pugh Jr., Wade Laffrey, Cowboy, and Gary Stephens.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
MILLARD SHILLING
Funeral services for Millard Shilling, 70, of Pleasant Hill, who passed away Oct. 31, 1999, were held Nov. 3 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Eastland Cemetery, with Presentation of Flag and Firing Detail conducted by DAV Chapter 32 of Crossville.
He was born April 2, 1929 in Cumberland County, the son of Marshall and Casandra Lewis Shilling.
Mr. Shilling was an engineer for NASA, and he was of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Hattie Wilson Shilling of Pleasant Hill; son, David Shilling of Melbourne, FL; daughter, Cathleen Pfeifler of Tequesta, FL; stepsons, Larry Smith of Crossville, and Danny Smith of Pleasant Hill; stepdaughters, Lisa Norris and Patricia Lawson, both of Pleasant Hill; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Cordelia Edwards of Valricia, FL, Merial Edwards of Tampa, FL, and Louise Davis of Knoxville.
He was preceded in death by son, Mike Shilling, and brother, Charles Shilling.
Pallbearers were Chris Brown, Danny Smith, Larry Smith, Luther Norris, Raymond Parsons and Jerry Lawson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
CYNTHIA RENEE ASHBURN
Funeral services for Cynthia Renee Ashburn, 23, of Clarkrange, TN, who passed away Oct. 31, 1999, were scheduled for today, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Rinnie Cemetery.
She was born Jan. 15, 1976, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Lewis and Lucy Ashburn.
Ms. Ashburn was an employee of Alpha Equipment.
Survivors include her parents, Lewis and Lucy Ashburn of Crossville; brother, Jason Ashburn; grandmother, Flora Foust of Crossville; grandfather, Dooley Ashburn of Clarkrange; uncles, Ricky Ashburn, Derek Ashburn, Clyde Foust, Eugene Foust and Kenneth Foust; and aunts, Joann Pereehouse, Peanut Ray, Rosemary Admas, Priscilla Hutson, Waunetta Green, Carolyn Templeton, Charlotte Draper and Christine Brown.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
THOMAS HAROLD DYER
Funeral services for Thomas Harold Dyer, 63, who passed away Nov. 1, 1999, are scheduled for tomorrow, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery. Bro. Leslie Hickey will officiate.
The family will receive visitors tonight, Nov. 3, from 6 to 9 at the funeral home.
He was born Jan. 2, 1936, in Cumberland County, the son of Thomas and Rosie Dyer of the Midway community.
Mr. Dyer was a retired supervisor with Crossville Rubber, where he was employed from 1958 until 1987. He married Wanda Kerley, on Jan. 16, 1960. He resided in the Vandever community, and he attended Winesap Baptist Church
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Kerley Dyer of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Gary Hankins of Crossville; grandchildren, Misty "Sissy" Smith, Jody Dyer, Staci Smith and Kerry Smith; brothers, Norman Dyer, Douglas Dyer and Carroll Dyer, all of Crossville; sisters, Janice Turner, Lou Wyatt and Sue Owens, all of Crossville; 18 nieces and nephews; 25 great-nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Pearl Kerley of Crossville; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Rosie Dyer; son, Tony Dyer; brother, Neal Dyer; and father-in-law, Roger Kerley.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
GENEVA HINCH
Funeral services for Geneva Hinch, 86, of Crossville, who passed away Oct. 29, 1999, were held Oct. 31 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Pomona Cemetery. The Revs. Cliff Ingram and Martha Hale officiated.
She was born Dec. 9, 1912, in Sparkman, TN, the daughter of Linville and Mary Phifer Sparkman.
Mrs. Hinch was a homemaker, and she was a member of Claysville Methodist Church.
Survivors include her sons, Don Hinch and Dennis Hinch, both of Crossville, Vance Hinch of Leesburg, VA, and Dwight Hinch of Nashville, TN; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Hinch, and brother, Powell Sparkman.
Active pallbearers were Terry Hinch, Sam Graham, Paul Whittenburg, Robert Marlow, John Donnelly and Kevin Hinch.
Honorary pallbearers were John Keyser, Vance Graham, Jerry Graham, Edward Donnelly, Bob Donnelly, Bill Hinch, Bob Hinch, Ed Parsons and Gordon Hinch.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Pomona Cemetery Fund.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
RYAN WESLEY McNEW
Graveside services for Ryan Wesley McNew, infant son of Randall and Allison Ledbetter McNew, were held Nov. 1, 1999 at Green Acres Memory Gardens.
He was born Oct. 29, 1999, and passed away the same day.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Tyler McNew of Crossville; grandparents, Paul and Mary McNew of Crossville; grandmother, Helen Ledbetter of Crossville; grandfather, Jesse Ledbetter of Knoxville, TN; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Marth McNew, and great-grandparents, Dewey and Verda Ledbetter, Ott and Pearl Collingsworth, W.R. and Sally Jane Hyder, and Wesley and Mertie McNew.
Pallbearers were Mark, Jeff, Joe and Richard Ledbetter, and Dr. J. Tyrone Adcock.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WELMER JOHNSON
Funeral services for Welmer Johnson, 71, of Crossville, who passed away Oct. 28, 1999, were held Oct. 31, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in St. John's Cemetery in Celina, TN. Bro. Phil Jenkins officiated, with special music of congregational singing.
He was born Oct. 16, 1928 in Pickett County, TN, the son of Willie and Ada Taylor Johnson.
Mr. Johnson was a carpenter, and he was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, L.V. Taylor Johnson of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Tom Miller of Danville, KY; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Holly Johnson of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Benny and Marilyn Johnson of Livingston, TN, Aaron and Reba Johnson of Independence, TN, and Edward and Sandra Johnson of Winchester, TN; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Christine and Charles Franklin of Livingston, TN, Robbie and Lester Prichard of Murfreesboro, TN, Alean and Duel Reeder of Huntsville, AL, and Lura Wells of Mt. Juliet, TN.
He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Wayne Johnson.
Pallbearers were Tom Miller, Matthew Miller, Rick Reeder, Tim Reeder, Ryan Johnson, Dwight Johnson, Mark Johnson, Phillip Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Brent Johnson, Paul Prichard and Thomas Hutchison.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
VICTOR VEACH ROBERTSON
Victor Veach Robertson, 79, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 1, 1999.
He was born July 9, 1920 in Adairsville, GA, the son of Elmer S. and Claudia Keller Robertson.
Mr. Robertson was a project manager for Civil Service, and he was of the Presbyterian faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II and the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Holt Robertson, of Crossville; daughter, Alyce R. Robertson of Crossville; and brother, Joe Robertson of Crossville.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
MICHAEL JAMES ROOD
A private family memorial service for Michael James Rood, 49, of Clarkrange, who passed away Oct. 28, 1999, was held Nov. 2.
He was born May 15, 1950, in Toledo, OH, the son of William and Dorothy Hansen Rood.
Mr. Rood was a carpenter.
Survivors include his daughters, Keri Koepfer of Toledo, and Michelle Frank of Michigan; son, Michael K. Rood of Toledo; grandchildren, Kaylee Keopfer and Amanda Beverly; and brother, Bill Rood.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
IMOGENE DISHMAN SEAGRAVES
Funeral services for Imogene Dishman Seagraves, 75, of Jamestown, TN, who passed away Oct. 27, 1999, were held Oct. 29 from the chapel of Munday Funeral Home in Jamestown, with burial in Sharp Place Cemetery. Bro. Paul Burnett officiated.
She was born Aug. 31, 1924 in Tennessee, the daughter of Hollins and Mae Dishman.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Oralee Seagraves, of Richmond, IN, and Tim Seagraves and Ronnie Seagraves, both of Jamestown; daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Wayne Slaven of Jamestown, and Virgina and Tim Miller, of Apison, TN; brothers, Arnold Dishman and Glenn Dishman, both of Jamestown; sisters, Nadine Easterly of Muncie, IN, and Jo Ann Duggan of Jamestown; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Seagraves, daughter, Robin Potter, eight brothers, and a sister.
Pallbearers were Randy Darrow, Wallace Linder, Clint Slaven, Josh Potter, Bryan Seagraves and Aaron Seagraves.
Honorary pallbearer was Gar Blevins.
Munday Funeral Home in Jamestown was in charge of the arrangements.
ALBERT EDWARD CAMPBELL
Funeral services for Albert Edward Campbell, 78, of Crossville, who died at home Oct. 30, 1999, were held Monday Crossville Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Green Acres Cemetery.
Mr. Campbell was born June 24, 1921, in Cumberland County. He was a carpenter and farmer, and he was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Crossville American Legion Post and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 32.
Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife, Cora Burgess Campbell; sons and daughters-in-law Buster and Molly Campbell, Marvin and Barbara Campbell, all of Crossville, Paul and Pam Campbell of Cookeville; son, Carl Campbell of Columbus, OH; daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Jim Fitzgerald of Nashville; brother, Oliver Campbell of Crossville; sisters, Daisy Somers of Crossville and Ann Whitson of Kansas; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The Revs. Sidney White and Russell Honeycutt officiated.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ZOLLIE OAKLEY ELLER
Graveside services for Zollie Oakley Eller, 71, of Pleasant Hill, who died Oct. 26, 1999, were conducted Oct. 29 at the Browntown Cemetery with Bro. Larry Potter officiating.
He was born April 22, 1928, in Cumberland County, the son of Bowman and Eva Mae Dodson Eller. He was a factory worker and member of the Church of God.
Mr. Eller is survived by his sons, Roy Eller of Indiana and Jerry Eller of Pleasant Hill; sisters, Helen Lansing of South Carolina, Ella Jean Ridgon of Louisiana and Doris Medley and Dimple Achey, both of Crossville; brother, Hershell Eller of Lake Village, IN; stepmother, Deannie Eller of Crossville; stepdaughters, Mary Perrin of Tompkinsville, KY, Barbara Tinsley of Arizona and Thelma Eldridge of Crossville; stepsons, Ron Tinsley of Indiana and Larry Tinsley of Florida; stepbrother, Paul Barnes of Crossville; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Isabella Sweeney Eller; brother, Charlie Eller; and sister, Marie Hamby.
Pallbearers were Drake Muncie, Kevin Albin, Kenneth Campbell, Charlie Brown, Ernest Achey, Junior Perrin, Fred Medley and Paul Barnes.
Bilbrey Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ANNA MAE HEDGECOTH
Funeral services for Anna Mae Hedgecoth, 60, of Crossville, who died Oct. 28, 1999 at Cumberland Medical Center, were held Oct. 31 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Linary Cemetery.
She was born in Cumberland County on July 13, 1939. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Edsol Hedgecoth of Crossville; sons, Eddie Hedgecoth of Smithville and Toby Hedgecoth of Crossville; daughter, Rhonda Davis; brothers, Coy Lewis and Sonny Lewis; sisters, Betty Jean Tollett and Carolyn Reynolds; three step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Tom Schroder, Jack Livesay, Scott Griffin, Jerry Ray Manning, Bruce Manning and Ronald Reynolds.
Mitchell Covington officiated at the service.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.