Joseph L. Einecker
Dec. 7, 1922 — July 1, 2007
Joseph Lawrence Einecker, 84, of Sparta, passed away July 1, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 5, at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Sparta, with Father Fred Schmit. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Mr. Einecker was born Dec. 7, 1922, in Chicago, IL, the son of Fredrick A. and Laura Schlimgen Einecker.
He worked at Thomas Industries and served in the Air Force during World War II.
Survivors include his daughter, Sandy Shuburg of Sparta; sons and daughters-in-law, Donald J. and Barbara Einecker of Austin, TX and Jerome P. and Karen Einecker of Smyrna; grandchildren, Jacqueline Wilkerson and Johnny of Sparta, Jennifer Naylor and Dallas of Charlotte, NC, Jason Powell and Jacque of Sparta, Tyler Einecker of Smyrna and Kelsey Einecker of Smyrna; great-grandchildren, Jonathan Wilkerson and Breanna Powell of Sparta; brother, Matthew F. Einecker of Hoffman Estates, IL; brothers-in-law, William Johnson of California and Robert Johnson of Georgia; and sister-in-law, Lenore Retzke of Illinois.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Ruth "Doe" Einecker.
Hunter Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.
Ross Hood
July 13, 1948 — June 29, 2007
Ross Hood, 58, of Crab Orchard, passed away June 29, 2007. Funeral services were conducted July 1 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. J.C. Hood officiating. A graveside committal service was held on July 2 in Martha Washington Cemetery in Clarkrange, TN.
Mr. Hood was born July 13, 1948, in Fentress County, the son of Johnny and Edna Etter (Smith) Hood.
He was a heavy equipment operator and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Dixonell "Dixie" (Mullinax) Hood of Crab Orchard; sisters, Dorothy Crabtree, Lois Keeney and Nadine Hunnicutt, all of Crossville; and brothers, Arnold Hood of Nashville, Layton Hood, David Hood and Billy Hood, all of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mable Edwards, Marie Hayes and Katherine Meyer; and brother, Robert Hood.
Pallbearers were Layton Hood Jr., Shane Hood, Ray Jones and Ross Crabtree.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Lawrence Sisco
Aug. 15, 1929 — July 1, 2007
Lawrence Sisco, 77, of Crossville, passed away July 1, 2007. Funeral services were conducted July 4 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home of Monterey, with Bro. Brad Sisco and the Rev. Johnny Jones officiating. Interment followed in the Muddy Pond Cemetery in Overton County.
Mr. Sisco was born Aug. 15, 1929, in Muddy Pond, TN, the son of the late Johnnie and Cora Ramsey Sisco.
He was a retired employee of the city of Crossville as a mechanic. He was also a 50-year member of the Green Pond Masonic Lodge #701.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Johnny Jones of Clarkrange; sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Reba Sisco of Monterey and Larry and Connie Sisco of Clarkrange; fiancée, Nancy Hobbs of Crossville; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Delcie Pierce and Dovie Sisco of Mayland; and brothers, J.B. Sisco of Dayton, OH and Herman Sisco of the Rinnie Community.
A guest register can be signed at www.gofffh.com.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.
Carlis B. Taylor
Oct. 21, 1929 — June 29, 2007
Carlis B. Taylor, 77, of Crossville, passed away June 29, 2007, at NHC Health Care of Sequatchie in Dunlap, TN. Funeral services were conducted July 1 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Johnny Goldston officiating. Interment was in Crossville City Cemetery, with full military honors provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Mr. Taylor was born Oct. 21, 1929, in Cookeville, the son of Robert Louis and Vesta Jane (Bray) Taylor.
He was retired from Tennessee Department of Transportation where he worked on the road maintenance crew. He was of the Baptist faith. He served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara (Randolph) Taylor of Crossville; daughters, Deborah Cox of Dunlap, Elaine Mize of Crossville, Lisa Stevens of Crossville and Rhonda Bielik of Beacon, CT; son, Robert Taylor of Crossville; sisters, Nancy Wilson of Sparta, Treva Atkinson and Beatrice Neely of Clarkrange; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Margie Farley, Bulah LaFever, Birtha Taylor and Monnie Baldwin; and brothers, Clarence Taylor and Holley Taylor.
Pallbearers were Trae Wilhite, Casey Stevens, Nicholas Bielik, Michael Mize, Luke Heral and Will Sutherland.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Obituaries
July 4, 2007 obituaries
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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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