Published: March 29, 2007 03:57 pm         

March 30, 2007 obituaries

Robert H. Gabbert

Aug. 14, 1919 — March 25, 2007

Robert Hillis Gabbert, 87, of Crossville, passed away March 25, 2007. Funeral services were conducted March 28 from the chapel of Crossville Memory Funeral Home, with Scott White officiating and special music by Debbie Woods. Burial was in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Full military honors were given by the Veterans Honor Guard, who also served as pallbearers.

Mr. Gabbert was born Aug. 14, 1919, in Lewisport, KY, the son of Otto and Abby (Harrison) Gabbert.

He was a retired farmer and served 20 years in the U.S. Navy during which he was in World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam.

Survivors include his son, James Mark Gabbert; three grandsons; brothers, Sam Gabbert and Ernie Gabbert; and sister, Kate Bell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Frieda Simms Gabbert; son, Alfred Gabbert; brothers, Ray, Jack and Doug Gabbert; and sisters, Virginia Gabbert and Peggy Perze.

Honorary pallbearers were Kevin Wilson, Kyle Wilson, Mark Wilson, Carl Norris, Rody Cox and David Cox.

Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.



William C. Jones Sr.

July 2, 1918 — March 24, 2007

William C. "Bill" Jones Sr., 88, of Crossville, passed away March 24, 2007. Funeral services were conducted March 27 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Bro. Gene Burgess officiating. Interment was in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

Mr. Jones was born July 2, 1918, in Crossville, the son of Joseph and Mary Lou (Brown) Jones.

He was a carpenter and a member of the Church of God.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred Lena (Godsey) Jones of Crossville; daughter, Brenda J. Gray of Dayton, OH; sons and daughters-in-law, William "Bill" Jr. and Debbie Jones of Dayton, OH, James D. and Kathi Jones of Johnson City, TX, Charles E. Jones of Orlando, FL and Tommy Lee Jones of Crossville; sisters, Maxie Harris of Chattanooga and Virginia Hill of Dayton, OH; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth Bost, Daisy Bryant and Frances Bryant; and brothers, Ernest Jones, Zenus Jones and Benton Jones.

Pallbearers were Doyal Jones, Charles Jones, Tommy Jones, Dan Gray, Brad Ackerman and Arvis Harris.

Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.



Benjamin L. Norrod

March 26, 2007

Benjamin Lee Norrod, 26, of Murfreesboro, passed away March 26, 2007. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at the New Pleasant Hill Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Hill. Visitation with the family will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 30, at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home in Murfreesboro, with the service at 7 p.m.

Mr. Norrod had a vivacious spirit. His eyes sparkled with mischief. His quick wit and smile gave his family and friends a memory of something unique. Summer, sunshine, his flops and a pair of jeans were all he asked out of life. He was generous and tender and would give anyone the best T-shirt off his back.

He worked at Southern Container in Murfreesboro and always "got-er done."

He took with him a part of every sunny day for his mother and stepfather, Guwina and Joe McCormick; his brother and family, Paul, Stephanie and Destiny Norrod; along with two grandmothers, a host of aunts, uncles and friends.

He goes to join his father, Eddie, and his grandfathers, Hollis Norrod and W. Guy Cooke.

"Ride in God's sunshine, our beloved son and brother."

Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home of Murfreesboro is in charge of the arrangements.