Published: June 06, 2007 11:52 am      

June 6, 2007 obituaries

Katherine Cooley

June 23, 1919 — June 2, 2007

Katherine Cooley, 87, passed away June 2, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, at Thurman Funeral Home of Sparta, with Bro. Charles Christopher officiating. Interment will be in Clifty Cemetery in Cumberland County.

Mrs. Cooley was born June 23, 1919, the daughter of Issac Crawford Crabtree and Eliza England Crabtree of Clifty.

Survivors include her loving husband of 69 years, Carl W. Cooley; children, Jean Ann Martinez, Robert Earl Cooley and wife Franette, Peggy Lynn Threet and husband Charles Jr., Carl David Cooley, Dennis Ray Cooley and wife Rochelle, and Ronald Lee (Babe) Cooley and wife Regina; grandchildren, Stacey Martinez, Travis Threet, Caleb Cooley, Glynn Goolsby, Sharron Goolsby and Vivian Cooley; and great-grandchildren, Drake Parrott, Gavin Threet, Madalin Dotson and David Smith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter and several brothers and sisters.

Thurman Funeral Home, LLC, of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.



Hue W. Fields

Oct. 3, 1930 — May 29, 2007

Hue Willis Fields, 76, of Crossville, passed away May 29, 2007. Funeral services were conducted June 2 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. David Dalton and Bro. Arlon Way officiating. The Church of Christ singers provided special music. Burial was in Pomona Cemetery.

Mr. Fields was born Oct. 3, 1930, in Cumberland County, the son of Addison "Add" and Ethel Thurman Fields.

He had worked many years for the Cumberland County School System and was a member of Lantana Church of Christ. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Marines, having served during Korea.

He was a very gifted musician who could play any bluegrass instrument he pleased. He was an original member of one of the county's favorite groups, the "Lantana Drifters." He once thought of entering a Dobro competition; since he had never played the Dobro before, he had to borrow an instrument. After borrowing the instrument, he tried playing it and decided to go ahead and enter, walking happily away with third place.

He competed several times in the Smithville Jamboree and played on stage many years at the Cumberland County Fair. A vast array of trophies, ribbons and plaques won during his many competitions lines his walls with some being displayed in the Museum of Appalachia.

He also enjoyed working, especially taking care of his garden and yard. He was loved by everyone who knew him and the talents he shared were greatly appreciated by bluegrass music lovers everywhere.

Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Terry Fields and Ritchie and Jodi Fields, all of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Chip Hall of Sparta and Lisa and Robert Wyatt of Crossville; brothers, Waymon Fields of Crossville, Thurman Fields of Deerlodge, O.C. Fields of Crossville and Lester Fields of Ohio; sisters, Audine Webb and Christine Bolin of Crossville; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Fields; brother, Robert Fields; sisters, Molly Glenn, Annie Wyatt and Vassie Bratcher; and son, Randall Fields.

Pallbearers were Gary Fields, James Fields, Jeff Wyatt, Bobby Wyatt, Ronnie Fields and Sam Garrett.

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

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Josephine M. Kerekes

July 18, 1914 — May 31, 2007

Josephine Mary (Mento) Kerekes, 92, of Fairfield Glade, passed away May 31, 2007. Funeral services will be held in Philadelphia, PA.

Mrs. Kerekes was born July 18, 1914, in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Frank and Antoinette (Gallo) Mento.

She worked for Philco Corporation and was also a retired textile worker and of the Methodist faith.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Ruth MacAndrew of Fairfield Glade and Charlotte and Charles Harrison of Woodstown, NJ; son and daughter-in-law, Charles J. and Diane MacAndrew of Orlando, FL; grandchildren, David and Sue Keller of Pinegrove, NJ; great-grandchildren, Matt and Christy Nelson; and sisters, Antoinette Forrestell of Jacksonville, FL and Margaret Bates of Virginia Beach, VA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Harold MacAndrew; second husband, Gabriel Kerekes; sisters, Viriginia Pellegrind, Mary Pellegrind and Frances Mento; and brothers, Samuel Mento and James Mento.

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



Evelyn B. Litchford

Dec. 21, 1936 — June 2, 2007

Evelyn Bernice (Reese) Litchford, 70, of Knoxville, passed away June 2, 2007. Funeral services were conducted June 3 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with Pastor David Brass officiating. Burial was in Thomas Springs Cemetery.

Mrs. Litchford was born Dec. 21, 1936, in Crossville, the daughter of James and Canzada (Burgess) Reese.

She was a licensed practical nurse.

Survivors include her husband, Howard Litchford of Knoxville; daughter, Lisa Gay Saffell of Knoxville; stepdaughters, Sherry Diane Bolin of Beach Grove, TN, Mary Anette Bryson of Lebanon and Dawn Michelle Nelson of Knoxville; sons, Danny Glen Puckett of Crossville and Larry Puckett of Powell; stepson, Howard Litchford Jr. of Woodbury, TN; grandsons, Brian Puckett and Chris Puckett; and sisters, Gladys Hale of Crossville, Mattie Miller of Crossville and Arleva Fellows of Wisconsin Rapids, NJ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Charlie Reese and Venable Reese.

Pallbearers were Mark Royer, Gary Royer, Howard Litchford Jr., Joey Litchford, Bobby Litchford and Will Clements.

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



Betty Lord

Dec. 24, 1942 — June 1, 2007

Betty Lord, 64, of East Moline, IL, passed away June 1, 2007. Funeral services were conducted June 3 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. Woodrow Forsythe and Bro. George Wallace officiating. Burial was in Haley's Grove Cemetery.

Mrs. Lord was born Dec. 24, 1942, in Anderson County, the daughter of Vernon and Pauline Dunlap Ward.

She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Lord of East Moline, IL; mother, Pauline Sachleben of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry Holland of Rock Island, IL, Michael and Dana Holland of Tulsa, OK and Keith and Becky Holland of Altona, IL; grandchildren, Keith Alan Holland, Savannah Holland, Katie Holland, Jessica Knapp and husband Eric, Elizabeth Holland, Brandon Holland and wife Melissa, Jason Holland and Ryan Holland; and great-grandchild, Dylan Knapp.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Delano Wayne Holland; and children, Randy Holland, Tina Holland and Christopher Holland.

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

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John Wilson

Aug. 30, 1926 — May 29, 2007

John "Barton" Wilson, 80, of Crossville, passed away May 29, 2007. Funeral services were conducted June 2 from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Bro. Tim Farmer and Bro. George Wallace officiating. Burial was in Woody Cemetery.

Mr. Wilson was born Aug. 30, 1926, in Overton County, the son of Kellum and Cora Breeding Wilson.

He was a retired heavy equipment operator for the Cumberland County Road Department and attended Lawrence Chapel Church of God of Prophecy. He never met a stranger and loved to talk and visit with family and friends. He was always laughing and storytelling, especially at one of his favorite places, the country store. He was a man who always stayed busy working the land. He enjoyed riding his tractor, plowing and gardening. He also loved his animals and going to the stock barn.

He had a nice collection of knives, antique license plates and cowbells, as collecting was also another favorite pastime he enjoyed. Those are the memories his loved ones and special friends will forever hold dear to their hearts. Another trademark of Barton Wilson was his overalls. As a salute and to commemorate the lifestyle of Mr. Wilson, all grandchildren, pallbearers and members of the funeral home staff wore overalls to show their respect of the man so greatly admired.

Survivors include his loving wife, Georgia Mae Wilson of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Denton Sharp, Anna Mae Wilson and Donna and Patrick Higgenbotham, all of Crossville; brothers, Gene Wilson of Crossville and Archie Wilson of Anderson, IN; sister, Sarah Wilson of Anderson, IN; and grandchildren, Amber Proffitt and husband Travis, Ashley and fiancé Jake Brink and "Little Sis" Nakita Sharp.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Roy Wilson; and sister, Edna Robbins.

Pallbearers were Patrick Higgenbotham, Bob Bottoms, Brad Bottoms, Van Music, Denton Sharp, Kevin Keyes, Scottie Keyes and Jake Brink.

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

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