BYRDSTOWN--Robert Joseph Porter, better known as Bob, 83 of 
Eucalyptus Rd. passed away Monday, August 7, 2017 at the Livingston 
Regional Hospital. He was a dock manager and a Veteran of the U.S. 
Air Force and Navy.
Mr. Porter was born Jan. 5, 1934 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Guy M. 
and Mary Louise Hummell Porter.
Other than his parents he is preceded in death by daughter, Anita Kay 
Porter; brother, Thomas G. Porter; two sisters, Margie Heffner and 
Virginia Dugan.
Survivors include his wife, Delsie Keen Porter of Byrdstown; 
daughter, Debra Louise Carter, Cookeville; two sons, Robert C. Porter 
and wife, Diann, Lizton, IN and Cody Bob Porter and wife Brittney, 
Byrdstown; three sisters, Lorraine McElfresh, Georgetown, KY; Shirley 
Allsttater,  Harrison, OH; and Delores Roca, Ocala, FL; eight 
grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Also survived by nieces, 
nephews, other family members and friends.
The family has chosen cremation with no memorial service planned at 
this time. Special care provided by Brown funeral Chapel. Online 
condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

BYRDSTOWN--Mr. Edward Johnny "EJ" Jones, 81, left this life on 
Tuesday, August 8th passing peacefully in Livingston Regional 
Hospital with family there with him.
He was born April 6, 1936 in Pickett County to Cliant and Pearl 
Gunter Jones. His mother held a special place in his heart.
EJ grew up with an older sister Norma who passed away in December and 
younger siblings Ann, Jackie, Sharon and Jerry. He had a brother, 
Lindell Eugene, who passed away as an infant. He was a veteran of the 
United States Army, a brick mason, carpenter and truck driver.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, infant brother, son 
and grandson and nephew, Jeffrey McCane.
He is the father of Edward Johnny Jones, Jr. who passed away at 
birth, daughter Melinee Green and husband Dana, and son Barry Jones. 
The mother of his children is Kathryn Crockett.
EJ was proud of his seven grandkids and eight great grandkids: 
Tabitha Lee, husband Brian and daughters Jada and Jordan, Jerimiah 
Jones who passed away May 1990; Sarah Jones and daughter Annalei; 
Misty Smith, husband Blake, son Brandon and daughter Laklynn who will 
be born in early December; Caleb Jones and daughter Lily; Mindy Green 
and daughter Rayelee; Jedidiah Jones and daughter Lola. Jed has 
followed in his PaPa's footsteps and joined the Army. He was also an 
uncle to 17 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.
EJ enjoyed spending time with his family, and loved it when the 
grandkids came to visit. He also enjoyed listening to music and 
sitting in his front porch swing.
Melinee, Dana and Barry cared for their dad for over 10 years making 
sure he had the best quality of life. However, EJ struggled with 
dementia the last several years. For the past year and a half he was 
a resident of Pickett Care & Rehab. His body was tired and had 
struggled enough.
EJ was saved Sept. 17, 1970 and baptized Sept. 27, 1970 and had made 
peace with the Lord.
EJ was laid to rest Friday August 11, 2017, in the Beaty Cemetery in 
Moodyville with military honors and with Bro. Rick Cross officiating.
Pallbearers were Caleb Jones, Jedidiah Jones, Jerry Jones, Josh 
Jones, Brian Lee, James Cross, Mike McCane.  Honorary pallbearers 
were Brandon Smith, Blake Smith, Davey Jones, Dwight Jones, Roger 
Jones, Gary Cross, Steve McCane.
Services provided by Mundy Funeral Home Jamestown.

DUNCAN, OK--Robert Darryl York, "Robby", 51 of Allen St., Duncan, OK 
and formerly of Pickett County passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 at 
Duncan Regional Hospital.
He was born August 9, 1965 in Dayton, OH to the late William Ben and 
Linda Sue Beaty York. Mr. York was a Veteran serving in the U.S. 
Army, and was a member of Masonic Lodge in Louisiana and E.S. Army 
retired.
Survivors include his wife Michelle Storie York, Duncan, OK; two 
daughters, Shaston York and husband Kevin Salie of Duncan and Toni 
Wylie and husband Rickey of Comanche, OK; one son, Shane York and 
wife Paige of Lawton, OK; sister, Melinda VanMeter and husband Joe of 
Bradyville, TN; seven grandchildren, Kassidy, Jackson and Tipton 
Salie, AnnaBell, Alyssa and Emily Wylie and Alana York; cousins, 
Rebecca Lee and husband Michael, Billy Duvall. Also survived by 
aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other family members and 
friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Brown Funeral 
Chapel with Bro. Arnold Moon officiating and burial at Red Hill 
Church of Christ Cemetery. The Military served as the pallbearers. 
Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may 
be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

NEW CONCORD, OH--Ola Mae Storie Westfall, 92, of New Concord, passed 
away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the Beckett House in New Concord.
She was born on May 1, 1925 in Byrdstown, a daughter of the late 
Clarence Storie and Laura Walker Storie.
Mrs. Westfall attended Mt. Hermon Church. She had worked at Firestone 
in Akron, OH.
Ola is preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Bernard H. 
Westfall on Sept. 22, 2008; a son, Terry Westfall; four brothers, 
Willard Storie, Hoover Storie, Glen Storie and Doyle Storie; and two 
sisters, Jessie Dudley and Glee Westfall.
She is survived by a daughter, Marsha K. Rayl of Greensburg; son, 
Mike Westfall of Ravenna; six grandchildren, Michelle, Brian, Shawn, 
Joshua, Christopher, Mariah; 12 great grandchildren, including 
Brandon and Zoey Mae; and a sister, Peggy McFarland of Kentucky.
The funeral service took place at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Bundy-Law 
Funeral Home. Burial followed in Mt. Hermon Cemetery. Ola's online 
tribute wall may be viewed and signed at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com.
 

MUNCIE, IN--Linda "Susie" Batt, 66 of Muncie, IN. passed away July 6, 
2017 at her residence.
She was born Sept. 8, 1950 in Livingston to the late Oren and Juanita 
Wood. Mrs. Batt attended Wesdel High School and then started her 
family. She married her loving husband Mike on Sept. 24, 1967. She 
raised four daughters and grandson Scotty Batt, while working and 
taking care of the home. Mrs. Batt enjoyed time with her many 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed Friday night 
date with her husband.
Survivors include her husband, Robert "Mike" Batt; four daughters, 
Patty Batt, Connie (Jeff) Hurst, Rebeca (Jay) Jessee and Wendy 
(Kenny) Brown; three sisters and one brother; nine grandchildren and 
nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 10, 2017 at Parson Mortuary 
with burial at the Gardens of Memory. Online condolences may be made 
in care to the family at www.parsonmortuary.com.

Byrdstown--Lester Hoy Lee, better known as "Pete", 78, Pickett Care 
and Rehab, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017.
He was born April 21, 1939 in Pickett Co, to Earnest and Nannie 
(Holt) Lee. Mr. Lee was a factory worker and a past Pickett Co. 
Highway Dept. employee. He was a member of the Bloomington Christian 
Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Earnest and Nannie Lee and 
his wife Peggy (Beaty) Lee; two sisters: Carolyn Coffee and Kathleen 
Reynolds and brother, Preston Lee.
Survivors include: son, Thomas Lee and wife Rebecca of Clarksville, 
TN; three sisters: Mary Mitchell of Byrdstown; Joyce Fryar of Pall 
Mall; Betty Mills of Knoxville, TN; five brothers: Homer Lee of Pall 
Mall; George Lee, Byrdstown,;Benton Lee, Byrdstown; Thurston Lee of 
Crossville and Jim Lee of Lebanon, TN. Also survived by nieces, 
nephews, other family members and friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 2nd, 2017 at Brown Funeral 
Chapel with Bro. Mike Allen officiating and burial at Lovelady-Sims 
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Thomas Lee, Kenny Beaty, Tom Beaty, Tyler 
Garrett, Tommy Fryar and William Fryar. Honorary Pallbearer: Preston 
Lee.
Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may 
be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com
 

HENDERSONVILLE, TN--Martha Sue Cross, 70, Hendersonville, passed away 
on Saturday, June 24, 2017. She was a loving wife, mother and Nana.
She loved her family more than anything else. She was loved by all 
and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walker and Eva Bandy; 
brothers, Sgt. Richard Bandy and David Bandy; and son-in-law, Chris 
Ditterline.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Randall Cross; children, 
Susan (Greg) Howard, Martin (Lesa) Cross and Shiela (Matt) Brewer; 
brothers and sisters, Mary Huddleston of Byrdstown; William "Bill" 
Bandy and Robert (Linda) Bandy, both of Madison; and Margaret (Wayne) 
Morris of Gallatin; grandchildren Michael (Kheela) Ditterline, Kyle 
(Jessica) Brewer, Jacob Durham, Ryan Cross, Katelyn Brewer, Megan 
(Hunter) Dixon, Brent Cross and Lucas Durham; great-grandchildren, 
Savannah and Riley Brewer.
Services were conducted by Dr. Bruce Chesser. Grandsons served as 
pallbearers. Interment was at Hendersonville Memory Gardens.
Services entrusted to Austin and Bell Funeral Home, Hendersonville.

BYRDSTOWN--Charles Terry Reeder, 61, Hillcrest Dr., Byrdstown passed 
away Monday, June 19, 2017 at his residence.
He was born January 1, 1956 in Overton Co. to Charles Luther and 
Deloris Annette Morgan Reeder. Mr. Reeder was a carpenter and 
attended the Grace Tabernacle Church.
He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Reeder; stepfather, 
Bill Shirah; grandparents, Luther and Gladys Reeder, Bob and Bonnie 
Morgan.
Survivors include his wife, Pamela Cope Reeder, Byrdstown; son, 
Christopher Terry Reeder and wife Amy of Cumming, GA; mother, Deloris 
Annette Shirah of Lakeland, FL; five sisters, Marsha Reeder, Velma 
Leggett and husband Franklin, Charlene Roszell, all of Florida, Anita 
Davidson of Byrdstown and Donna Kay Reeder of Lexington, KY; father-
in-law, Dannie Cope, Sr. and wife Carol Dean; brother-in-law, Dannie 
Cope, Jr., all of Byrdstown and Charles Lynn Vincent and wife Sherry 
of Morristown. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family members 
and friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Brown Funeral 
Chapel with Bro. Tim Beaty and Bro. Andy Cope officiating and burial 
at Smyrna Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Cowboy Davidson, Joshua 
Cope, Dannie Cope, Jr., Rick Brown, Robert Rich and Archie Griffin. 
Honorary pallbearers were Leland Cowboy Davidson, Dannie Cope, Sr., 
and Franklin Leggett. Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. 
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

ALBANY, KY--Kendrick Flowers, 73 of Albany, KY passed away Thursday, 
June 8, 2017 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He is the son of the late Bryson and Nina Stockton Flowers.
Other than his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Al 
Flowers.
Survivors include his wife, Leta Flowers; daughter, Cynthia Davis and 
husband Jeff, Monticello, KY; three sons, Paul Flowers and wife Wanda 
of Byrdstown; Andy Flowers and wife Donna and Richard Flowers and 
wife Patty, all of Albany; two brothers, Carl Flowers of Owensboro, 
KY and Dan Flowers of Albany; 12 grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 12, 2017 at Talbott Funeral 
Home with Bro. Doug Smith and Bro. Donald McGill officiating and 
burial at Tuggle Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Talbott Funeral 
Home in Albany.

BYRDSTOWN--Claudine Holt Dillon, 94 of Cordell Hull Memorial Dr., 
Byrdstown passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at her residence.
She was born February 1, 1923 in Pickett Co. to the late Alexander 
and Bertha Sells Holt. Mrs. Dillon was a retired State Health Dept. 
employee and a member of the Byrdstown First Christian Church.
Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, James 
(Dick) Dillon; five sisters, Colean Cross, Elwanda Johnson, Modean 
Phillips, Izetta Holt and Ruby Maupin; grandson-in-law, Jonathan 
David Cook.
Survivors include son, Ronnie Dillon and wife Brenda of Byrdstown; 
sister, Dillie Peperides of Pegram; brother, Coolidge Holt of 
Manchester; three grandchildren, Robin Dillon-Copeland (Pat), Lisa 
Beaty (Toby), Jamie Leigh Rash (Tyler); four great-grandchildren, 
Gabe, Jasper, Isabella and Eloise Beaty. Also survived by nieces, 
nephews, other family members and friends. Funeral services were held 
Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Byrdstown First Christian Church with Bro. 
Randy Tompkins and Bro. John Stone officiating and burial at Lovelady-
Sims Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Parris, Tom Allen, J.R. 
Simmons, Stephen Bilbrey, Adam Parrott and Keith Esper. Honorary 
pallbearers were Jim Thompson, Peanut Gibson and Doug Garrett. 
Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may 
be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

MUNCIE, IN--Gary Elvis Cross, 60 of S. Liberty St., Muncie, In. 
passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at IUL Ball Memorial Hospital in 
Muncie.
He was born Nov. 10, 1956 in Livingston to the late George Elmer and 
Ruby A. Lee Cross. Mr. Cross was a lawn maintenance worker and lived 
in Muncie most of his life.
Other than his parents he is preceded in death by three brothers, 
Danny, George Allen and Jimmy Cross; niece, Melissa Daniels; and 
nephew, Randy Daniels.
Survivors include daughter, Trista Carreno, Portland, IN; Ryan Cross, 
Dunkirk, IN; four sisters, Mary Daniels (Jackie), Patty Robbins 
(Tony), Cassie Evans (Bryce) all of Monroe and Lois Hudson (Jerry) of 
Byrdstown; two sisters-in-law, Abbie and Freda Cross of Hartford 
City, IN; 12 grandchildren. Also survived by nieces, nephews other 
family members and friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 8, 2017 from Brown Funeral 
Chapel with Bro. Randy Tompkins and Bro. Rick Cross officiating and 
burial at Cross Cemetery. Pallbearers were Scott Cope, Tony Robbins, 
Jr., Steve Storie, Troy Storie, Mickey Daniels and Michael Daniels. 
Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may 
be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

COOKEVILLE--Lenola Margaret Martin Dyer, 100, died peacefully at her 
home in Cookeville, on Friday, June 2, 2017.
She was born Monday, March 19, 1917 in Pickett County, to the late 
Lula Mae Hildreth Martin and William Clarence Martin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edmond Dyer. Also 
preceding her in death were a sister, Orella Martin Boles, and three 
brothers, W.D. Martin, Donald Martin, and Glenn Martin.
She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Jane Dyer, Louisville, Ky.; 
and Linda Dyer Doran, Nashville, Tn. She is also survived by three 
sisters: Charlene Martin, Byrdstown; Nell Martin Upchurch, 
Livingston; and Sue Martin Williams, New Castle, In. She leaves 21 
nieces and nephews (four others deceased) from the Martin and Dyer 
sides of the family.
Lenola Martin first moved to Cookeville to attend Tennessee 
Polytechnic Institute (now Tennessee Technological University) where 
she met her husband, James. They married during World War II when he 
served as a commissioned Army officer. Immediately after the War, 
they lived in Chicago where he completed his degree in optometry. 
They returned to Cookeville where Dr. Dyer, a Cookeville native, then 
practiced optometry for many years.
Mrs. Dyer was an active member of the Cookeville First Presbyterian 
Church for close to 80 years, including serving as deacon and 
participating in the Women’s Presbyterian Circle. She was devoted to 
family and her many friends. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi 
service organization, long-serving in Girl Scout leadership, and was 
involved in several other community activities over the years. She 
will be greatly missed and will be remembered for her inner strength 
and resolve, kindness, many talents, help to others, and her joyful 
appreciation of a very long and full life.
The funeral for Mrs. Dyer was held Tuesday, June 6 at 1:00 p.m. at 
Hooper- Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home with Dr. Charles McCaskey 
officiating. Honorary pallbearers were her nieces and nephews. 
Interment followed in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements 
(931) 526-6111. You may share your thoughts and memories at 
www.hhhfunerals.com.

MUNCIE – Thelma F. Wright, 77, formerly of Pall Mall, passed away May 
29, 2017 at The Waters of Muncie.
She was born on Sept.26, 1939 in Byrdstown, the
daughter of Curtis L. and Ellen G. (Logan) Beaty. Thelma was a 
homemaker, a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints in Livingston, 
and enjoyed playing cards. She loved cooking for her family and was 
famous for her Sunday dinners.
Surviving are three children, Carl Wade Gregory of Muncie, IN, Teresa 
E. Rawlings (husband, Jeff) of Muncie, IN and Todd A. Gregory of 
Maine; eight grandchildren, Amber Upchurch, Randi Gayle Boles, Kasie 
and Jason Gregory, Curtis, Kelsie, Dillan and Brooke Gregory; nine 
great-grandchildren; brother, James Beaty of Muncie, IN; former son-
in-law, Randy Upchurch of Pall Mall; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George “G.L.” 
Wright on August 10, 1995; two brothers, Lee Beaty and Lewis Beaty 
and one sister, Ivagean Rush.
Graveside services were held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 
Chanute Campbell Cemetery in Pall Mall, with Branch President Tony 
Huddleston officiating.
The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, Muncie, 
IN is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be sent to 
the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.
 

LIVINGSTON--Reid Davis Phillips, 96 of the Overton Co. Health and Rehab in Livingston and formerly of Pickett Co. passed away Monday, 
April 3, 2017 at the Overton Co. Health and Rehab.
He was born Feb. 17, 1921 in Pickett Co. to the late John Andrew and 
Mary Jane Scott Phillips. Mr. Phillips lived most of his life in Pickett Co., was a school teacher and was the last member of the 
Vann's Branch Baptist Church.
Other than his parents he is preceded  in death by his wife, Gilbrett Phillips, four sisters, Blanch Dillon, Dorsie Singleton, Mable Page and Mary Ruth Phillips; three brothers, Ray, Willie and Russell 
Phillips.
 Survivors include six nieces, Joyce Robertson, Mary Faye Sharp both 
of Rockmart, GA., Lana Brown of Evansville, IN., Linda of IN., Lila 
of Louisville and Marian White of VA; six nephews, Bill and Joe  Singleton of Rockmart, GA., Roger Phillips of Jacksonville, N.C., George Page of Tiline, KY., Johnny Page and Larry Dillon, both of 
Owensburg, KY. Also survived by other family members and friends.
 Funeral services were held Wed., April 5, 2017 at Brown Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rick Cross officiating and burial at Vann's Branch Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harlan Jones, Larry Dillon, Ronnie Dillon, 
Roger Phillips, Bill Singleton and Joe Singleton. Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made at 
www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

PALL MALL--Jean Malloy Branham, 74 of Branham Lane, Pall Mall passed 
away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Pickett Care and Rehab.
 She was born Sept. 9, 1942 in Belleville, IL to the late William Francis Malloy and Ann Miller Malloy Geoddell.  Mrs. Branham was a retired bank teller, vice president and lived in Pickett Co. for the  past 24 years.  She was member of the Bloomington Christian Church and the Byrdstown Jr. Women's Club.
Survivors include her husband, David Branham of Pall Mall; two daughters, Angie Abbott and husband James of Byrdstown and Becky Stonebraker of Cookeville; five sisters, Debbie Temple of Freebird, IL., Joyce Turk of Dallas, TX., Pam Carroll, Patsy Geoddell and 
Brenda Geoddell all of Belleville, IL; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
 Funeral services were held Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Bloomington  Christian Church with Bro. Steve McClure officiating and burial at Smyrna Cemetery. Pallbearers Joe Smith, James David Abbott, Larry 
Jolley, John Zachary, Joseph Amonett, James Abbott and Jayden Smith. 
Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may 
be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

ENGLISH, IN--Mary Margie Taylor Reynolds, 67 of W. Church St., 
English, IN and formerly of Pickett Co. passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at University of Louisville Hospital.
 She was born Oct. 30, 1949 in Overton Co. to the late Arlis S. and Vibrilla Taylor. Mrs. Reynolds lived most of her life in English, IN and was a furniture factory employee and homemaker.
 Other than her parents she is preceded in death by three sisters, Bea Reeder, Louise Skelton and Jeanette Taylor; two brothers, Arlis Taylor, Jr. and Jerry Taylor.
Survivors include her husband, Wiley Dane Reynolds, Sr.; daughter, Kristie Calger and husband Donnie; son, Wiley Dane Reynolds, Jr. and wife Rita, all of English, IN; sister, Cora Mae Glassburn of Kokomo, IN; brother Willie Taylor of Greenwood, AR; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
 Funeral services were held Sat., April 8, 2017 from Brown Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rick Cross officiating and burial at Reynolds Cemetery. Pallbearers were Anthony Elkins, Curtis Beaty, Pee Wee Beason, Todd Beason, Michael Reynolds and Donald Wright. Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com
 

BYRDSTOWN--Joel David Billings, 67 of Copeland Ln. passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at Livingston Regional Hospital.
He was born Feb. 14, 1950 in Dekalb Co. to the late William Clyde and Ora Mae Mahan Billings. Mr. Billings was a carpenter, a member of Smyrna Church and lived most of his life in Pickett Co.
Other than his parents he is preceded in death by brother, John Billings; sister-in-law, Claranell Billings; two brothers-in-law, Jimmy Lorance and Jack Tucker; niece, Carrie Corley; three nephews, James Ford, David and Daniel Billings.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Matheson Billings of Byrdstown; seven sisters, Sue Dearman (Bill) of Miami, FL., Loretta Sharitts of Tequesta, FL., Rebecca Tucker, Kaye Fedak (David) all of Murfreesboro, TN., Sharon Hargrove (Chris) of Viola, TN., Sarah Billings of Wilmington, NC., Elizabeth Napier (Marvin) of Smithville, TN; two brothers, Lloyd Billings of Cookeville and Berle Billings (Mamie) of Smithville; mother-in-law, Noema Matheson and sister-in-law Dale Ann Ford (Terry), all of Byrdstown. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, other family members and friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Brown Funeral Chapel with Bro. Randy Tompkins and Bro. Carl Cross officiating and burial at Amonett Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chad Watts, Scott Gwaltney, Tommy King, Steven Copeland, Steve Reagan, Duane Billings and Darrell Billings. Memorials can be given to St. Jude Children's Hospital, American Cancer Society or a charity to feed the homeless children. Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www. brownfuneralchapel.com.

WESTFIELD, IN--Brenda Smith Pfenninger Catron, 73 of Westfield, IN passed away March 16, 2017 following a brief illness.
A daughter of O.B. Smith and Virginia Evelyn Amonett Smith, she was born in Byrdstown, on January 15, 1944. Brenda was in the New Castle High School class of 1962 and attended Ball State University, where she earned straight A's during her time there. She worked at Modernfold Inc. and was a group home manager for Comprehensive Mental Health Services (CMHS) until she moved to Tennessee and opened her own small business. She also enjoyed working in Tennessee at Star
Point Resort on Dale Hollow Lake for her cousin who owned it. Brenda retired and moved back to Indiana in 2004 to be closer to her family and friends.
 A loving daughter, sister, aunt, mother and grandmother, Brenda is survived by her children, Scott Pfenninger of New Castle; David (Suzanne) Pfenninger of Carmel; Christa Pfenninger Isaacs of
Noblesville and Brian Pfenninger of Livingston, Tennessee; her mother, Virginia Evelyn Smith of New Castle; and her siblings, Don (Suzy) Smith of Wilkinson and Beverly (Duane) Matthews of New Castle. Her grandchildren are Kelsey Pfenninger of New Castle, Kerry
Pfenninger (James) West of Glens Fork, Kentucky, Karli Pfenninger,
Muncie; Ali Pfenninger of Norwalk, Connecticut, Austin Pfenninger,
Miami, Florida; Zachary Isaacs and Mitchell Isaacs of Noblesville and Dylan Pfenninger of Jackson, Tennessee. Great grandchildren are Eleanor Nowaczyk of New Castle and Aralyn and JC West of Glens Fork, Kentucky. She also is survived by many special nieces, nephews and
good friends.
 She was preceded in death by her father, O.B. Smith and her brother, Bill Smith. Brenda was the leader of fashion and style in her family, embracing both design and color in her own appearance and
surroundings. She loved music, dancing, art, travel, beauty and adventure and influenced those around her. Brenda valued family gatherings, time spent with children and grandchildren, meeting with
her girlfriends monthly and attending frequent girlfriend retreats.
 Brenda was also an avid IU fan and loved Elvis Presley.
 A member of the Bloomington Christian Church in Byrdstown, Brenda wanted to be buried in her mother's, Amonett Family Cemetery.
 Visitation was held on Sunday, March 19th at the New Castle Church of
Christ with Pastor Dennis Kinser officiating a "Celebration of Life" and funeral services conducted at the Bloomington Christian Church  Tuesday, March 21st with Pastor Kinser officiating and burial in the
Amonett Family Cemetery. Macer-Hall Funeral Home oversees arrangements. You may leave a condolence or share a memory of Brenda
at www.macerhall.com. Donations in her memory may be offered to the
preservation of Roughshod Hollow, 115 Sewell Creek Road, Byrdstown,
TN 38549 or to the Henry County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 6006,
New Castle, IN 47362, in the O.B. Smith and Bill Smith Memorial American Music Award. To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Brenda Smith Pfenninger Catron, please visit our Tribute Store.
 

PALL MALL--Cecil Harold Storie, 61 of Cedar Grove Rd., Pall Mall 
passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at his residence.
He was born May 22, 1955 in Pall Mall to the late Willard and Fonzie 
Beaty Storie. Mr. Storie was a retired garment factory worker, a 
truck driver for Blue Grass and lived most of his life in Pickett 
County.
Other than his parents he is preceded in death by sister, Brenda 
Wells; three brothers-in-law, Dickie Delk, Bill Griffith and Pruitt 
Pritchard; sister-in-law, Barbara Storie.
Survivors include three daughters, Tabitha Boswell of Byrdstown; 
Natalie Chaffin of Livingston and Tosha Storie of Jamestown; four 
sisters, Pat Delk of Nashville; Laura Dutton of Hendersonville; Jean 
Griffith of Mt. Juliet and Rita Pritchard of Byrdstown; five 
brothers, Leon Storie of Donelson, TN; Darrell Storie of Celina; 
Jerry Storie of Albany; Rick Storie of Hawaii and Tom Storie of 
Byrdstown; five grandchildren, special friend, Ruth Ann Carr of 
Allons. Also survived by aunts, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great 
nephews, other family members and friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Brown Funeral 
Chapel with Sister Joy Langford and Bro. Randy Tompkins officiating 
with burial at Mt. Era Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Storie, Alex 
Storie, Tyler Storie, Neil Storie, John Pritchard, Joe Pritchard, Sam 
Storie, Jamie Hutchison and Rob Dutton. Special care provided by 
Brown Funeral Chapel.
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

BYRDSTOWN--Avery Lee Hassler, "Timer", 89 of Jones Chapel Rd. passed 
away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Livingston Regional Hospital.
He was born Dec. 21, 1927 in Byrdstown to the late Oren Lee and Leva 
Voiles Hassler. Mr. Hassler was a retired supervisor with the TN. 
Hwy. Dept., a member of the Wolf River United Baptist Church, a 
Veteran of WWII serving in the Army-Airforce as a PFC airplane and 
engine mechanic and lived in Pickett Co. most of his life.
Other than his parents he is preceded in death by sister, Beulah 
Reagan; brother-in-law, Virdeen Reagan; nephew, Ronnie Reagan; great-
nephew, Chad Reagan.
Survivors include his niece, Phyllis Whittenburg and husband Jack; 
great nephew, Eddie Whittenburg and wife Christie and Tommy Reagan 
and wife Robin, all of Byrdstown. Also survived by several great-
great nieces, other family members and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 20, 2017 at Brown Funeral 
Chapel with Bro. Rick Cross officiating with burial at Lovelady- Sims 
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eddie Whittenburg, Jack Whittenburg, 
Jackie Amonett, Randall Amonett, Tommy Reagan and Les Reeder. Special 
care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made 
at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

BYRDSTOWN--Phyllis Ann Ellison Lee, 72, Pickett Square Dr. passed 
away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Pickett Care and Rehab.
She was born April 21, 1944 in New Castle, IN to the late Ottie E. 
and Beulah Copeland Ellison and lived most of her life in Pickett Co. 
Mrs. Lee was a homemaker, cook, shirt factory employee and a member 
of the Byrdstown First Baptist Church.
Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Robert 
Elmer Lee; granddaughter, Emmy Lee Anderson; brother, Jimmy Copeland.
Survivors include her husband, Freddie Ralph Lee of Lenoir City, TN; 
daughter, Kim Anderson; two granddaughters, Emilee and Elisabeth 
Anderson all of Pall Mall; four sisters, Pat Rich and Rebecca Kennedy 
of Byrdstown, Donna Romines and Alice Anderson of Cookeville; 
brother, Malcolm Ellison of Pall Mall. Also survived by nieces, 
nephews, cousins, other family members and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Brown Funeral 
Chapel with Bro. Randy Tompkins and Bro. Rick Cross officiating and 
burial at Lovelady-Sims Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeff Rich, Tanner 
Rich, Nicky Rich, Greg Claborn, Jason Stockton, Russell Kennedy and 
Darryl Winningham. Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. 
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

BYRDSTOWN--Hollis Estel Reagan, 89 of Reagan Rd. passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at his residence.
 He was born April 16, 1927 in Pickett Co. to the late John H. and Pearlie Bow Reagan. Mr. Reagan was a retired construction worker, farmer and a member of the Wolf River United Baptist Church and a veteran of the W.W. II serving in the Army.
 Other than his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Evalyn Reagan; three sisters, Corda Maney, Clarice Reagan and Dean White; two brothers, Marvin and Walter Reagan; daughter-in-law, Patricia 
"Trixie" Reagan.
 Survivors include son, Jerry Reagan and wife, Gail of Byrdstown; daughter, Vickie Canaan and husband John of Smyrna, TN; four sisters, Allene Mayes, Doris Jolly, Lois Horn and Kathy Eyler; two brothers, 
Homer and Everett Reagan, all of Byrdstown; five grandchildren, 
Joseph Reagan (Brittney), Sara Beth Floyd (Chris), Alex Canaan (Janell), Lucas Canaan and Casey Robinson, Caleb Canaan and Ariana Lehrer; two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Annie Canaan. Also 
survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and a host of friends.
 Funeral services were held Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Wolf River Baptist Church with Bro. Rick Cross and Bro. Randy Tompkins officiating and burial at Tompkins Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph, Randy, John, Robert and Tim Reagan, Chris Floyd, Lucas and Caleb 
Canaan. Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel.
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

COOKEVILLE--Funeral services were held for retired Chancellor Vernon
Neal, 85, of Cookeville at First Baptist Church on Tuesday, March 7
at 11 a.m. Interment followed in Crest Lawn Cemetery. Rev. Scott
McKinney and Rev. Bill Stone officiated.
Chancellor Neal passed away Friday evening March 3, 2017 at
Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Chancellor Neal said his last “Tally Ho” as he rejoiced in his
eternal homecoming with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 3,
2017. He was born Saturday October 10, 1931 in Byrdstown, to Mary
Cope and Levi Pearson Neal. In the summer of 1957, he met his future
wife Mona Mahan while she visited family in Cookeville. They were
married at Algood First Baptist Church on February 16, 1958.
Chancellor Neal is survived by his wife Mona: daughter and son-in-
law, Drs. Belinda Neal Mandrell (Tim) of Memphis, son and daughter-in-
law, Jeff Neal (Leana) of Chattanooga and daughter and son-in-law,
Melissa Neal Gogonelis (Paul) of Memphis. Five grandchildren: David
Neal and Annie Grace Mandrell, Taylor Marie and Ryan Oakley Neal, and
Christopher Paul Gogonelis. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Mary and Levi Neal and his sister Delcie Neal Wright and nephews
Doyle and Charles Wright.
Chancellor Neal graduated from Tennessee Polytechnic Institute in
1952, earning a degree in education and business. Following
graduation, he worked for two years as a salesman for Spur Oil
Company. He then attended the University Of Tennessee College Of Law
and in 1956 obtained a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. In 1957, he returned
to Cookeville and began his career and passion for the legal
profession. In 1962, Judge Neal ran his first political race as
Direct Representative of Putnam County, now known as state House of
Representatives. During two terms as representative, he sponsored
legislation permitting counties to elect school board members and
road supervisor, strengthened laws that made it more difficult for
public figures to mishandle public funds and supported area training
for the mentally and physically disabled. In 1966, Representative
Neal became State Senator, representing the 14th State Senate
District. In 1980, retired State Senator Neal was elected as
Chancellor of the 13th Judicial District and served in this capacity
for 25 years. “I’d like to think I made a difference in people’s
lives.” During Chancellor Neal’s tenure, he was estimated to have
heard over 35,000 cases. In an interview at the time of his
retirement, Chancellor Neal stated, “We are blessed with outstanding
lawyers in the 13th Judicial District, and I believe they compare
with lawyers anywhere in the state; good lawyers make a judge’s job
so much easier.”
Honorary Pallbearers were Judges and Attorneys of the Upper
Cumberland Bar Association, Gertis Carr, William Huddleston and Gib
Taylor. Active Pallbearers were Dr. Scott Copeland, Dr. Bobby Davis,
Russ Quay, Ryan Neal, Paul Gogonelis, Christopher Gogonelis, Neal
Mandrell, and Dr. Tim Mandrell.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions be made to First Baptist Church, Operation Christmas
Child: Samaritans’ Purse, 18 S. Walnut Cookeville, TN 38501. 2
Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be
absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Peace and
Talley Ho.
Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
(931) 526-6111. You may share your thoughts and memories at
www.hhhfunerals.com.

BYRDSTOWN--Virginia Ora Holt Evans, 92 of Pickett Co. Care and Rehab
passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017.
She was born Aug. 21, 1924 in Overton Co. to the late Curtis L. and
Bertie C. Cross Holt. Mrs. Evans was a retired garment factory
worker, past school aide at Byrdstown Elementary, a member of
Bloomington Christian Church and lived most of her life in Pickett
County.
Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her husband
Gilbert Earl Evans; two sons, Nelson Wayne Evans and Stephen Dale
Evans; three sisters, Bessie Rich, Ruthie Garrett and Annie May Hill;
two brothers, Lloyd and Grady Holt; one grandchild, Johnny Curtis Lee.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy Lee of Pall Mall and Glenda
Fout and husband Richard of Knoxville; son, Richard Bryce Evans and
wife Cassie of Monroe; sister, Martha Craven of Byrdstown; true
friend, Ruby Taylor; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren,
eight great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by nieces, nephews,
other family members and friends.
Funeral services were held Wed., Feb. 15, 2017 at Bloomington
Christian Church with Bro. Charles Jolly and Bro. Randy Tompkins
officiating and burial at Cross Cemetery. Pallbearers were Allen Lee,
Daniel Fout, Martin Evans, John Harlan Lee, Jody Evans and Kyle
Phillips. Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel and online
condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com