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03-30-2005 ROY H. FLOWERS Burial was in Wirmingham Cemetery. Mr. Flowers died Tuesday, March 22 at his home. He was an auto mechanic for Pickett County School System, a member of Midway Christian Church, and a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Born November 9, 1931, in Pickett County, he was the son of the late Johnnie and Flora (Winningham) Flowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Walter H. Flowers and an infant brother; and 2 sisters, Lena Massiongale and Osha Ellis. Survivors include his wife, Betty M. Flowers of the Midway community; a daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Bob Forsman of the Midway community; and 2 sisters, Ova Gunter of Livingston and Alva Sells of Byrdstown. Pallbearers were Tom Evans, Jerry Paul Flowers, Jeff Flowers, James Gunter, Rick Gunter, and Michael Sells. Serving as honorary pallbearers were John Trieschman and Bruce Trieschman. Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home. (C)
DIANA LYNN HARRIS Burial was in Harris Chapel Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Harris died Wednesday, March 23. She was a former employee of National Association of Freewill Baptists and a member of Woodbine Freewill Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Glenn E. and Kathleen Thomas. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Roy Harris of LaVergne; a son and daughter-in-law, Aaron and Susan Harris; a daugher and son-in-law, Melissa and Tim Wilhoite; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Albert and Fannie Mae Harris of Overton County; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Danny and Bobbie Thomas and David and Julia Thomas; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy Dorene and Sam Garner and Debra and Dwight Whitworth; 4 grandchildren, Marissa Wilhoite, Mason Wilhoite, Claire Harris, and Lauren Harris; and 14 nephews and nieces. Pallbearers were Jeremy Thomas, Justin Thomas, Nathan Thomas, Mark Thomas, Wesley Garner, Christopher Harris, Andrew Harris, and Scott Bee. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodbine Freewill Baptist Church Building Fund. Special care provided by Whitson Funeral Home in Cookeville. (C)
RALPH DOUGLAS HARRIS Burial was in Matthews Family Cemetery. Mr. Harris died Friday, March 18 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was a lumber grader for Norwalk Furniture Company and a member of Swallows Chapel Church of Christ. He served in the Army National Guard of Livingston for 6 years. Born July 4, 1945, in Overton County, he was the son of the late Odell Arburt and Covie Plinie (Williams) Harris. Survivors include his wife, Brenda (Hooks) Harris of Cookeville; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Jamie Douglas Harris and Joey Dwayne and Ronda Harris, all of Cookeville; a daughter, Gina Kaye Harris of Cookeville; a special grandson, Dawson Trent White of Cookeville; and several nephews and nieces. Pallbearers were Daryl Denny, Bruce Smith, Mike Brown, Robert Brown, Clyde Cobble, and Gary Reid. Donnie Breeding and Cliff Fletcher served as honorary pallbearers. Special care provided by Livingston Funeral Home. (G)
ELBA N. HESTAND Burial was in Hinson Cemetery. Mrs. Hestand died Tuesday, March 21 at Cumberland River Hospital in Celina. She was of the Church of Christ faith. Born March 27, 1918, in Moss, she was the daughter of the late A.G. and Ada (Cherry) Wil-kerson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Creed Hestand; a brother, Fosh Wilkerson; and a sister, Exie Osgatharp. Survivors include a son, Jackie Hestand of Celina; 2 daughters, Patricia Collins of Red Boiling Springs and Dean Smith of Celina; 2 brothers, Earl Wilkerson of Moss and Beverly Wilkerson of Beech Grove, IN; a sister, Mary McCormick of Indianapolis, IN; 8 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Phillip Collins, Brad Collins, Zach Knight, Dwight Rich, Clay Whitaker, and Craig Hestand. Special care provided by Hall Funeral Home. (C)
JEWELL PLUMA PHILLIPS Burial was in Morgan Cemetery. Mrs. Phillips died Wednesday, Feb. 16 at Battle Creek Health System. She graduated from Rickman High School and worked in housekeeping at the former Holiday Inn, now the Ramada Inn, in Battle Creek, retiring in 1986. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and making afghans. She will always be remembered for her kindness to family and friends. Born August 29, 1920, in Overton County, she was the daughter of the late Quitman and Eunice (Copeland) Winton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Phillips; a brother, Wheeler Winton; and 2 sisters, Hassie Bigley and Pearl Paine. Survivors include 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Linda and Bob Tarte of Lowell, MI, and Cindy Roth of Battle Creek; a brother and sister-in-law, Willis and Alene Winton of Battle Creek; 2 grandchildren, Benjamin Tabatowski-Bush and his wife, Ann, of Northville, MI, and Erin Bush of Muskegon, MI; and 2 great grandchildren, Jamie Tabatowski and Jacob Tabatowski, both of Northville. Reminiscences by relatives or friends are requested by the family. These may be mailed to Linda Tarte, 10696 East Fulton, Lowell, MI, 49331, e-mailed to ducks@btarte.cnc.net, or made over the phone by calling (616) 897-9202. Special care provided by Shaw Funeral Home. (P)
LOVIE JEAN (BULL) REID Burial was in New Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Reid died Saturday, March 26 at Overton County Nursing Home. She was a retired factory worker and was affiliated with Hilham Church of God. Born August 17, 1934, in Clay County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Walker and Evie (McClain) Burks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Noah Bull; and 3 brothers, Ray Burks, Jessie Burks, and Houston Burks. Survivors include 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Billy and Sue Bull of Rickman and Carl Bull of Portland, OR; 2 brothers, Elmo Burks of Franklin, IN, and Phillips Burks of Russell Springs, KY; a sister, Lorene Randolph of Franklin, IN; 3 grandsons; a granddaughter; a step-grandson; and 3 step-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Randy Bull, Richard Vickers, Brad Mattis, Joey Bull, Doyle Bull, and Eric Turner. Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home. (C)
VAUDA VELLA (BEASLEY) REID Burial was in Eckels Cemetery. Mrs. Reid died Thursday, March 24 at Livingston Regional Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. Born October 25, 1918, in Overton County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Mary Etta (Bilbrey) Beasley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Claude Beasley, Chester Beasley, Herman Beasley, Osco Beasley, and Lum Beasley; and 3 sisters, Ella England, Mae Bilbrey, and Carolyn Geller. Survivors include her husband, Jessie Arlo Reid of Livingston; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Peggy Reid and Donald and Vonda Reid, all of Rickman; 3 sisters-in-law, Willie P. Reid, Daisy Beasley, and Alba Reid; 4 grandchildren, Derwin Reid, Robyn Carwile, Donna Ray, and Donovan Reid; 2 great grandchildren, Lindsay Carwile and Bryson Carwile; and several other family members and friends. Pallbearers were Bill Geller, Roger Clouse, David Reid, Earl Loftis, Cliff Carter, and Ralph McDonald. Special care provided by Livingston Funeral Home. (C)
KATHERINE "KATIE" A. SELLS She was born in Livingston on June 24, 1924, to Andrew Harrison Sells and Donie Jane (Winningham) Sells. She shares the historic legacy of a lifetime of service at Y-12 and K-25 in Oak Ridge. She arrived in Oak Ridge in 1944 upon graduation from Livingston Academy. She began her 45-year career as a chemical analyst at Y-12 in May, 1944. Her post-war duties included work in the then-new Plant Lab (Building 9995), and around 1962, in the Development Division Analytical Group. In 1976, she was transferred to K-25's Analytical Laboratory (Building 1006), where she worked for the next 9 years. Sells returned to Y-12 in 1985, where she worked until her retirement in 1989. She was preceded in death by her brother, Howard Sells of Nashville, and a niece and great-niece, Kathy Copeland Monday and daughter Rachel Monday, of Spring City. Survivors include 2 sisters, Mildred Copeland of Anderson, IN, and Marie Sells Flynn of Houston, TX; and 7 beloved nephews and nieces, Gary Copeland, Keith Copeland, and Christa Copeland St. Clair, all of Anderson, IN, Deborah Reece of Athens/Atlanta, GA, Daniel Reece and James Reece, both of Atlanta, and Amy Reece Rhodes of The Woodlands, TX. Sells earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues throughout her career. Her life of professional dedication as a science technician and chemical analyst was mirrored in her personal life by her great generosity toward family and friends. A skilled and avid seamstress and clothes shopper, her nephews and nieces never wanted for wardrobe. Indeed, Sells was there for family and friends when any sort of need arose. She is beloved by numerous friends whom she helped through times of illness and loss, and who in turn lovingly assisted her through a difficult and lengthy illness. For this, Katherine was exceedingly grateful, as is her family, who resides out of state. She showed remarkable grace and strength throughout her illness - a caring, intelligent, and dutiful spirit imbued with dignity and humor. Sells stands as a model of independence and a source of inspiration for all who knew her. She, along with other great citizens who arrived in the 1940s for the Manhattan Project, is considered part of the fabric of what is great about Oak Ridge, her home for 61 years. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.An online guest book may be signed at www. weatherfordmortuary.com. Special care provided by Weatherford Mortuary. (G)
FLORA L. SHELDON Burial was in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Sheldon died Thursday, March 17 at Heartland Health Center. She was employed at U.S. Register and United Steel and Wire during the earlier adult years of her life. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and enjoyed gardening and flowers. Born March 24, 1910, in Livingston, she was the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Delia A. (Copeland) Bilbrey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald F. Sheldon; and 2 sisters, Lilly Bilbrey and Cora Bilbrey-Robinson. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James L. and Nancy Sheldon of Battle Creek; 4 grandchildren; and nephews and nieces. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church. Special care provided by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. (P)
VERA (HYDER) SPECK Burial was in Overton County Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Speck died Thursday, March 24 at Livingston Regional Hospital. She was co-owner and operator of Speck Funeral Home and Overton County Memorial Gardens for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Livingston, where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. Mrs. Speck was also a member of Livingston Chapter 206 Order of the Eastern Star, which she joined on December 16, 1941. She served as Worthy Matron in 1947, and was Grand Warder during 1964 and 1965 for the Grand Chapter in Nashville. Receiving the Certificate of Appreciation from Livingston Chapter 206 in 1989, she also served as Mother Advisor for Livingston Chapter 15 Rainbow Girls. Born December 12, 1913, in Putnam County, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Ida (Walker) Hyder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ira M. Speck; a daughter, Joan (Speck) Brown; and 2 brothers, Hollis Hyder and Verlin Hyder. Survivors include a son-in-law, Grover C. Brown; and 3 grandchildren, Dr. Ira L. Sidwell and his wife, Susan, of Nashville, Lesa S. Parsons and her husband, David, of Livingston, and Joy Beasley and her husband, Jerry, of Ooltewah; and 8 great grandchildren, Curtis Parsons, Stuart Parsons, Jared Parsons, Joanna Parsons, Julie Beasley, Brock Sidwell, Sarah Sidwell, and Michelle Sidwell. Pallbearers were Bill Speck, John Officer, Bill Needham, Charles Maynord, Gerald Maynard, Donald George, Don Ragland, and Tim Pangle. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Ron Hyder, Bobby Graves, Mike Parris, Steve Parris, Earl G. Hodge, and John Carlock. Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home. (C)
BREANNA DANYALE TUCKER Her grandfather, Bro. Ray Farley, officiated. Breanna was born and died Thursday, March 24, 2005, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Ada Tucker and Barbara Sue Farley; and an uncle, Johnny Ray Farley. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include a sister, Brittany Tucker of Buffalo Valley; grandparents, Ronnie and Shelley Tucker of Buffalo Valley and Bro. Ray and Linda Farley of Cookeville; great grandparents, Brad Tucker of Silver Point, Juanita Sullivan of the Hardy's Chapel community, Leonard Sullivan of Rickman, and Lilly Vernon of Monterey; an uncle, Steven Farley of Cookeville; and 2 aunts, Amber Tucker of Buffalo Valley and Linda Waller of Algood. Special care provided by Hooper, Huddleston, & Horner Funeral Home in Cookeville. (C)
SYBIL G. WEBB Burial will be in Dodson Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Webb died Sunday, March 27 at Stonecrest Medical Center in Smyrna. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Born September 29, 1921, in Somerset, KY, she was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers; and a sister. Survivors include her husband, Cecil Webb of Smyrna; 2 step-daughters, Anna Bernice Price of New Boston, NH, and Carol J. Estavez of Dayton, OH; a brother, Charles Griffin of Somerset; and a host of grandchildren. Special care provided by Whitson Funeral Home. (C)
CECIL YOUNG Burial, with military honors performed by James T. Davis Memorial Post 5062 Honor Guard, was in Coffee Cemetery. Mr. Young died Sunday, March 20 at Erlanger Health Systems in Chattanooga. A member of Grace Baptist Church and Overton County Cattlemen's Association, he was a United States Army veteran of World War II. Born March 18, 1920, in Overton County, he was the son of the late Washington and Nola Ann (Norrod) Young. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Beatrice Young; and a daughter, Shelia Ann Lee Young. Survivors include 2 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Jerry and Joyce Young of Livingston and James and Brenda Young of Crossville; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Rod Meadows of Monroe; a brother, Estel Young of Monroe; 2 sisters, Veo Stotler and Cleo Harris, both of Monroe; 8 grandchildren, Josh Young, Eric Young, Jason Young, Rachel Meadows, Jeremy Swallows, Ryan Meadows, Jason Meadows, and Steven Young; 9 great grandchildren; and a special friend, Lucille Ferrill of Livingston. Pallbearers were Steven Young, Eric Young, Josh Young, Jeremy Swallows, Jason Meadows, and Wayne McDonald. Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home. (C)
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