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Archives
02-16-2000
David Chester Howell Mr. Howell, a retired carpenter, died Wednesday, February 9, 2000, at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born November 5, 1935, in Overton County, he was the son of Rubye (Smith) Howell and the late Pleas Howell. He was a member of the Shiloh Lodge #637 in Crawford and a member of the VFW. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob and Mary Frances Howell, Allred, and Van and Burglene Howell, Oneida; two special nieces, Tonia Howell Duke, Livingston, and Vanesia (Howell) Koger, Oneida; and three special great nephews, Emery Duke, Livingston, Trey Koger, and Tyler Koger, both of Oneida. Pallbearers were Allen Linder, Brent Linder, Roger Koger, Jason Duke, Cleston Ledbetter, and Buster Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Trey Koger, Tyler Koger, Emery Duke, Darrell Linder, Carl Smith, Kenneth Smith, and Charles Smith.
Edith V. Bilbrey Mrs. Bilbrey, a retired postmistress with the Timothy Post Office, died Sunday, February 13, 2000, at Livingston Regional Hospital. Born November 4, 1905, in Clay County, she was the daughter of the late Addis C. and Martha Jane "Mattie" Moore Sullivan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death be her husband, John Edmond ÒEddÓ Bilbrey. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Livingston. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include three sons, Larry Bilbrey, Manchester, Lansford Bilbrey, and Carmon Bilbrey both of Livingston; three daughters, Bertice Crenshaw, Ft. Worth, TX, Sue Copeland, and Kay Killmon both of Livingston; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
Lucian "Boss" Copeland Mr. Copeland, a retired policeman with the Livingston Police Department, died Wednesday, February 9, 2000, at Livingston Regional Hospital. Born August 27, 1914, in Overton County, he was the son of the late Hyder and Maggie Ledbetter Copeland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Duvall and Anna Rae Ray. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include a half-brother, Don Copeland, Cookeville; and two sisters, Pauline Ballard, Livingston, and Johnnie Vaughan, Hartwell, GA. Pallbearers were city police.
Donald Gene "Pete" Davis
Mr. Davis, a truck driver with the Overton County Highway Department, died Thursday, February 10, 2000, at Livingston Regional Hospital. Born February 15, 1939, in Overton County, he was the son of the late Andy and Hazel Brown Davis. He was a member of Maxwell Chapel Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Louise England Davis, Hilham, three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald Jr. and Faye Davis, Cookeville, Doug and Robin Davis, Crossville, and David and Lisa Davis, Lebanon; two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Joe Harpe, Rickman, and Denise and Jackie Burchett, Hilham; a very special brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Charlotte Davis, Hilham; a sister-in-law, Gladys Davis, Hilham; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Bonnie and Bill Edmonds, Hardys Chapel community, Bobbie and Jim Mabrey, Hilham, and Barbara Danner, Livingston; 10 grandchildren, Stephanie Davis, Jennifer Davis, Devin and Jordan Davis, Loura and Ryan Harpe, Josh Simpson, Cindy Burchett, Tyler Davis, and Claeb Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors. Pallbearers were James "Dookie" Garrett, Joe Garrett, Mark Gore, Junior Fleming, Jim Bean, David McDonald, and George Sells.
Opal I. Brown Mrs. Brown, a nurseÕs aide at Community Hospital in Anderson, IN, for 15 years, died Thursday, February 10, 2000, at Community Hospital in Anderson, IN. Born September 3, 1932, in Livingston, she was the daughter of the late David and Nannie Richardson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, James Richardson and Carlie Richardson. She was a member of Columbus Avenue Church of Christ and Stroke Club of Muncie. Survivors include her husband, Larry D. Brown, Chesterfield, IN; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patty (Harvey) and Keith Graham, Frankton, IN, and Pam (Harvey) and Dave Platts, Avon, IN; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jim and Cheryl Harvey, Anderson, IN, and Tim Harvey, Turnwater, WA; three step-children, Larry Brown, Tina Hall, and Lorrie Brown, all of Anderson, IN; a brother, Arlie Richardson, Anderson, IN; three sisters, Lou Huckeby, Gideon, MO, Elva Joynes, Nashville, and Alva Dean Seber, Allons; 21 grandchildren and step-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Bessie Louise Bilson Mrs. Gilson was a retired nurseÕs aide. Born November 9, 1911, in Sparrowbush, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna Schultz Canfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Gilson. Survivors include two daughters, Gail M. Gilson, Cookeville, and Diane Costic, Greenville, NY; two grandchildren, Candi Conklin, Gainesboro, and Russell Conklin, Hilham; and six great grandchildren.
Sol G. Norris Mr. Norris, a Star Route mail carrier, died Saturday, January 22, 2000, at Livingston Regional Hospital. Born June 19, 1919, in Overton County, he was the son of the late Porter and Sallie Ledbetter Norris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Walker Norris. He was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church and a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include three daughters, Ann Colecchia, Adrian, MI, Karen Norris, and Judy Stacey both of Livingston; two sisters, Evelyn Walker, Cookeville, and Laura Ledford, Alpine; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers were V.F.W. members.
Kenneth W. ÒK.V.Ó Vaughn Mr. Vaughn, a teacher and coach at Springfield High School for 27 years, died Sunday, January 30, 2000. Born August 30, 1950, in Akron, OH, he was the son of Raleigh and Delores Vaughn. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter and Eula Vaughn and Perry and Bertha Winningham. He was a member of Tallmadge Church of Christ. He had been inducted into the East High School Hall of Fame, the Greater Akron Softball Hall of Fame, and the Lone Star Fraternity Hall of Fame. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Janice Vaughn; a daughter, Michell Leeser; two sons, Kevin Vaughn and Ryan Vaughn; a brother, James ÒBillieÓ Vaughn; a sister, Kathy Brown; an uncle, Derward Vaughn, Livingston; and two aunts, Inez Thrasher, Livingston, and Eddis Sells, Donelson.
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