Published: August 23, 2007 03:34 pm         

Aug. 24, 2007 obituaries

Clinton Barker

May 16, 1922 — Aug. 15, 2007

Clinton Barker, 85, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 15, 2007. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 18. He was given a very moving memorial service where he was described as "a household name," "one-of-a-kind" and "you can't hear the name 'Clint Barker' without it putting a smile on your face." He was honored with a full military ceremony by the Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers for the service were Dayton Tim Barker, Scott Elmore, Luke Barker, Joey Barker, Jeff Harris, Jesse Bow, Jim Barker and Terry Barker. Ben Barker served as an honorary pallbearer.

Mr. Barker was born May 16, 1922, a native of Crawford, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, B. Lee and Sarah England Barker; sister, Leva Smith; and brothers, Dayton, Link, J.B. and three infant brothers. He was married to Eva Beatrice (Bea) Matheney of Monterey on April 18, 1942. They were happily married for over 61 years until her passing on March 16, 2003.

He is survived by his sons, Richard Allen (Rick) Barker and wife Diane of Cookeville, Danny Rae Barker of Crossville and Davey Clinton Barker of Atlanta. He was known affectionately as "Pawpaw" by his six grandchildren, Jim Barker of Nashville, Adam Barker of Amarillo, TX, Allison Barker of Crossville, Ben Barker of Crossville, Audra Barker-Tirjan of Lafayette, TN and Terry Barker of Cookeville; and his great-grandchildren, Kami Barker of Jacksonville, FL, Taylor Barker of Crossville and Cole and Chase Barker of Nashville. He is also survived by his brothers, Gene Barker of Nederland, TX, Bob Barker of Crossville, Bob Parlin of La Crosse, IN and Tommy Foster of Corbin, KY. He was also dearly loved by his many nieces and nephews.

As a resident of Crossville for over 60 years, Mr. Barker was very well known in the community. He was a proud Marine who served in World War II, a lifelong Mason for over 50 years and a member of the First Baptist Church. Before retiring in 1997, he had developed a reputation over the years as one of the very best in the automotive community, which resulted in customers traveling from out of state to seek his expertise. But his greatest gift to his family and friends was his witness of a Christian life and his belief in the strength of family. His legacy will live on as the wonderful husband and father that he was and the smiles and laughter that he always brought to the people in his life.

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



Edward G. Ellenberg

Sept. 15, 1920 — Aug. 17, 2007

Edward George Ellenberg, 86, of Fairfield Glade, passed away Aug. 17, 2007. Memorial services was held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Pastor David Lampman officiated.

Mr. Ellenberg was born Sept. 15, 1920, in Union City, NJ, the son of George Henry and Ruth Agnes Jerman Ellenberg.

He was retired from the United States Forest Service as a land use planner and was also a fighter pilot during World War II in the United States Air Force where he retired with the rank of major. He was a charter member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, served as chief of the Fairfield Glade Fire Department for five years and was also a county commissioner for 14 years.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Swanson Ellenberg of Fairfield Glade; son, Mark Ellenberg of Knoxville; daughter, Terri Frost of Adamsville, AL; brother, George Ellenberg of Crossville; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or Hospice of Cumberland County.

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

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Bruce Ellis

Jan. 6, 1956 — Aug. 22, 2007

Bruce Ellis, 51, of the Dripping Springs community near Monterey, passed away Aug. 22, 2007. Funeral services were held Aug. 23 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home of Monterey.

Mr. Ellis was born Jan. 6, 1956, in Muncie, IN, the son of Samuel Jones and Mary Geneva Ellis Jones.

He was a disabled truck driver and a U.S. Army veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Green Ellis of the Dripping Springs community; daughters, Michelle Crabtree of the Dripping Springs community and Debrina Shawn Goines of Oliver Springs; sons, Wendell Shane Ellis of Harriman and Leonard Shannon Ellis of Rockwood; 10 grandchildren; father, Samuel Jones of Monterey; biological father, Frank Judkins of Smithville; and sister and brother-in-law, Gary and Lynn Vanderpool of Winterville, NC.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Geneva Ellis Jones.

A guest register may be signed at gofffh.com.

Goff Funeral Home of Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.



John H. Hunter

Feb. 4, 1971 — Aug. 19, 2007

John Henry Hunter, 36, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 19, 2007.

Mr. Hunter was born Feb. 4, 1971, in Fort Pierce, FL, the son of Phillip Redding Hunter and Patricia Ann (Romines) Smith.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Patricia and Dan Smith of Crossville; daughters and son-in-law, Danielle Hunter and Elizabeth and Ricky Poole, all of Crossville; son, Joshua Tanner Hunter of Crossville; son-in-law, Joseph McDaniels of Crossville; granddaughter, Katherine Poole of Crossville; niece, Jodi Ann Marie McDaniels of Crossville; nephew, Drew McDaniels of Crossville; sister, Darlene McDaniels of Crossville; brother, Robert Eugene Lipe of Florida; mother of his children, Cynthia Sherrill of Crossville; and extended family, Robert J. Ball Sr. of New Hampshire, Cory Bean of New Hampshire, Suzette Paradise of New Hampshire, Robin Sanborn of New Hampshire, Dian Dixon of New Hampshire, Rita O'Keefe of Massachusetts and Robert J. Ball Jr. of Massachusetts.

He was preceded in death by his father, Phillip Redding Hunter; daughter, Angil Hunter; grandfather, Walter Richard Romines; and uncle, Larry Romines.

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



Daniel D. Jack

Jan. 25, 1943 — Aug. 19, 2007

Daniel David Jack, 64, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 19, 2007. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, from the chapel of Hood Funeral Home, with Pastor Joe Nilsen officiating. Burial will be in Crystal Falls, MI.

Mr. Jack was born Jan. 25, 1943, in Crystal Falls, MI, the son of Raymond and Matilda Heino Jack.

He was retired after 33 years with Ford Motor Company as a tech specialist and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Fairfield Glade. He enjoyed many hobbies, some of which were refinishing furniture and building birdhouses. He was also an avid reader, enjoyed music and liked playing cards. He liked working puzzles and loved to travel. His friends were also very special to him as was the time he spent with them.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Jack of Crossville; son, David S. Jack of South Lyon, MI; stepson, Jeffrey Anderson of Marietta, GA; daughter, Jennifer Jodway of Flint, MI; stepdaughters, Karen Hurst of Woodstock, GA, Patricia Caldwell of Canton, MI and Cynthia Scherlitz of Plymouth, MI; grandchildren, A. Daniel Martinez, Emelina L. Martinez, Deven Marbury and Aaron Daniel Jack; step-grandchildren, Bryanne Caldwell, Amanda Crum, Alexandria Crum and James Scherlitz; and special friends, John and Jann Komarnitzky of Crossville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Louise Horvath Jack; brother, Thomas Jack; and sisters, Evelyn Kennedy and Laurel Bundy.

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

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