Elmer C. Dickenson
May 19, 1928 — June 24, 2007
Elmer Clyde Dickenson, 79, of Crossville, passed away June 24, 2007. Funeral services were conducted June 27 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. Dennis Lovell officiating. Special music was by granddaughter Jessica Stephens. Burial was in Crossville City Cemetery.
Mr. Dickenson was born May 19, 1928, in West Dante, VA, the son of Preston and Bertha Mullins Dickenson.
He was owner of Dickenson Manufacturing, having been in business in the county for many years. He loved music, having been an original Lantana Rambler where he played guitar and was lead singer. He never met a stranger and everyone who knew him loved his great sense of humor and willingness to help. He was proud of his family and loved them all so very much.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Sherrill Dickenson of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence and Susie Dickenson, Elmer Dickenson Jr., James and Debra Dickenson and Larry and Pam Dickenson, all of Crossville; stepson, Wayne Sherrill of Crossville; daughters, Linda Dickenson and Wanda Garrett of Crossville; stepdaughter, Loretta Vanwinkle of Crossville; sisters, Iona Steffey of St. Paul, VA and Ina Mae Wright of Norton, VA; 19 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Elzie, Charles and Emory Dickenson.
His sons and grandsons served as pallbearers.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
www.hoodfuneralhome.com
Doris M. Nafe
June 24, 2007
Doris M. Nafe (née Robbins, Ashburn) passed away June 24, 2007. Visitation was held June 28 from 2-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. VFW/Legion Ladies Auxiliary services. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 29, at 11:30 a.m. at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (just north of Grand River), downtown Farmington (248-474-5200). Interment will be at the Great Lakes National Veterans Cemetery in Holly, MI.
Mrs. Nafe was the beloved wife of Geo. "Skip"; loving mother of Carol (Bob) Paine, Norma Robbins, Vicki (Craig) Petrowski, Tammy Richardson and Larry Hayner; dear sister of Clara Williams, Edith Griffin, Bill (Ora) Ashburn, Bobby Ashburn, Jerry Ashburn, Roger Ashburn and Charlotte Adams; cherished grandmother of 10, great-grandmother of seven.
Visit the funeral home Web site at www.heeney-sundquist.com.
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Andrea Hassler
Andrea Michelle Hassler, 32, of Crossville, passed away May 20, 2012, at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville. Funeral services were held at Bilbrey Funeral Home May 22 with Bro. Gary Howard officiating. Interment was in Big Lick Cemetery.
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Mabel Harper
Funeral services for Mabel Koleda Roberson Harper, 88, of Crossville, will be today, May 25, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey. Bro. Robert Lawrence will officiate and interment will follow in the Welch Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Goff Funeral Home May 25 from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
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Terry Boots
Terry Lee Boots, 51, of Crossville, passed away May 19, 2012. A memorial service was held at Bilbrey Funeral Home May 22 with Gordon Manning officiating.
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Lou Ella Kemmer
Our beautiful angel, Lou Ella (Turner) Kemmer, 70, went home to be with the Lord May 18, 2012, after an incredible and courageously fought battle over the past several months. The family celebrated her life May 21 in her home church, the Church of God on Sparta Hwy., where she raised her family. Bro. Gene Burgess officiated the service. She was laid to rest at Grassy Cove United Methodist Cemetery.
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George Mills II
George Chester Mills II, 85, of Crossville, passed away May 20, 2012, at Life Care Center. Funeral service will be held today, May 23, at 2 p.m. at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Mills officiating. Family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. He will be laid to rest in Pomona Cemetery.
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Otto Wheeley
Otto Wheeley, 90, of Johnson City and formerly of Lafayette, passed away May 21, 2012. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Alexander Funeral Home in Lafayette. Interment will be in Macon County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight, Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m., and tomorrow from 9 a.m. until the service.
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Bonnie Gibson
Bonnie Sue Gibson, 78, of Crossville, passed away May 16, 2012. Funeral services were held May 20 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Burial was in Whittaker Cemetery in Monterey, with Bro. Larry Robbins officiating.
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Hattie Davis
Hattie Kathryn Davis, 76, passed away May 19, 2012, at her home in Sparta, surrounded by her loving family. Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 26, at Thurman Funeral Home Chapel at 4:30 p.m. with visitation from 4 p.m. until time of service.
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Milford Cannon
Milford Cannon, 85, of Crossville, passed away May 18, 2012. Funeral services were held May 21 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Burial was in Green Acres Memory Gardens with military honors given at the graveside. Bro. Jack Lawson and Bro. Phillip Lawson officiated with special music by Judy Waldo, Paul and Helen Lawson.
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Peggy Allred
Peggy Joan (Abston) Allred, 73, of Crossville, passed away May 19, 2012. A private graveside service was held at Crossville City Cemetery May 21, with Bro. Shane Johnston officiating.
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