Published: May 02, 2007 09:30 am         

May 2, 2007 obituaries

Delores A. Giron

Nov. 13, 1932 — April 26, 2007

Delores Anne Giron, 74, of Crossville, passed away April 26, 2007. Funeral services were conducted April 28 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with the Rev. Fay Tucker officiating.

Mrs. Giron was born Nov. 13, 1932, in Flint, MI, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy Dean Hart.

She was retired as retail manager with Dunham's Sporting Goods. She was also a member of Homestead Methodist Church. She had many talents, some of which she shared were her excellent culinary skills and her abilities as a seamstress, especially the beautiful baby blankets she would make. The birthday cards she would create were very special. A count of 50 cards would be made for the entire family during the year. Those are treasures that will be cherished forever along with the special love she had for her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Keith Dittman of Brownstown, MI, Terry Anne Gammon of Crossville, Laurie and Mark Sancho of Black River, MI, Michele Kelly of Taylor, MI, Kimberly Russo of Crossville and Melanie and Rodney Cannon of Hazelwood, MO; son, Michael Mufford of Port Charlotte, FL; grandchildren, Andrea Territo, Jaime Tarris, Adam Anteau, Ashlie Gammon, Frank Sancho, Anthony Sancho, Katrina Sanchez, Kevin Finley, Kenneth Finley, Christopher Clelland, Brandi Clelland, Kristen Mufford, Danielle Sanderson, Ryan Cannon and Brooke Cannon; 19 great-grandchildren; and many wonderful friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.

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Helen J. Partin

Feb. 7, 1920 — April 25, 2007

Helen Jewel (McCullough) Partin passed away April 25, 2007 after a spirited final battle with declining health recently in Conway, AR, where she has lived the past several years. She has now gone to join her beloved husband Sam, who preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 4, from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 3, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mrs. Partin was born Feb. 7, 1920, in Bear Creek, AL, the daughter of the late George Washington McCullough and the late Julia Ann Crisler of Florence, AL. She grew up in the large McCullough family, mostly in northern Alabama.

After her marriage to Sam, Helen and her family lived for much of her adult life in Chicago, IL, Kansas City, MO and a number of communities in Tennessee. She was an accomplished artist and homemaker who participated actively in civic and church activities wherever she lived.

She and Sam were long-time residents of Crossville and members of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son, Samuel P. Partin III of Arkansas, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She will be missed by friends and family in each of the communities of her life.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.

Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.

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Leta G. Reagan

May 8, 1914 — April 15, 2007

Leta Glenna Reagan, 92, of Crossville, passed away April 15, 2007. Funeral services were conducted April 18 at Pine Grove Church of God of Prophecy, with Pastor Jeff Rice and Bro. Jack Lawson officiating. Burial was in Tollett's Chapel Cemetery.

Mrs. Reagan was born May 8, 1914, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Eddie and Effie Brown Barnwell.

She was retired from Cumberland Medical Center and a member of Pine Grove Church of God of Prophecy. She loved her church and worshiping with everyone there. She also liked to sew and quilt. Being an excellent cook was something she will always be remembered for, especially her fried chicken and gravy biscuits. She was a kind and devoted Christian lady who loved her family so very much.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, James and Martha Reagan of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Nelda Hutchinson, Glenda and Rickie Keyes and Pam and Carl Dearmon, all of Crossville; brothers and sister-in-law, Ray Noland and Mary Barnwell and Homer D. Barnwell, all of Crossville; sister and brother-in-law, Eva and Aaron Tinnel of Crossville; grandchildren, Shae Keyes, Jerry Reagan, Kristie Moon, Casey Keyes, Shelly Rayburn and Dwayne Dearmon; great-grandchildren, Skylar Keyes, Justin Reagan, Destaney Dearmon, Blake Keyes, Alex Moon, Lauren Moon, Bailey Rayburn, Hunter Dearmon and Jamie Davis; step-grandchildren, J.D. Rector and James Rector; and step-great-grandchildren, Larissa Rector, Ashley Rector, Courtney Rector, Jaime Rector and Ryan Rector.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Reagan; sons, Donnie Reagan and Roger Reagan; great-grandchild, Caile Ann Dearmon; brothers, Virden Barnwell, Lon Barnwell, Emmett Barnwell, Carl Barnwell, Casto Barnwell and Marvin Barnwell; and sisters, Gladys Sherrill and Cleo Barnwell.

Pallbearers were Shae Keyes, Rickie Keyes, Michael Tinnel, Jordan Tinnel, James Rector and Jonah Tinnel.

Honorary pallbearers were Freddie Norris and Rondel Barnwell.

Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.

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