PALL MALL--Yvonne (Evans) Nicholas 82, passed away April 11, 2018 at 
Pickett Care and Rehab.
She was born March 21st, 1936 to Dewey Evans and Belle (Upchurch) 
Evans. Mrs. Nicholas was a factory garment worker.
Other than her parents she is preceded in death by husband, Holden 
Nicholas and son, Cecil Ray Nicholas.
Survivors include: two sons, Jimmy Nicholas and Gary Nicholas, 
sister, Pernie Seibers, brother, Eulis Evans (Bea), two sisters-in-
law Christine Medley and Bessie Nicholas; two brothers-in-law Amos 
Nicholas (Isabella) and Noble Nicholas (Edith); special cousin, 
Clarice Jane Lawson; grandchildren Bryan, Crystal, Skyllar and Misty; 
also, 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 15th with Rev. John Dietz 
and Bro. Alan Dixon officiating. Burial followed at Davidson 
Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jimmy Nicholas, Bryan Nicholas, Kenny 
Anderson, Jim King, Larry Beaty, Chad Evans, Roy Evans, Brandon 
Keith, Blake Keith and Jake Beaty. Arrangements made by Jennings 
Funeral Home, Jamestown.

URBANA, IN--Constance (Connie) Adams, 80, of Urbana, Indiana formerly 
of Monroe and also of Lima, OH died at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 
2018 at Heritage Pointe of Huntington. She was born Dec. 26, 1937 in 
Allen County, Ohio.
Connie attended South High School in Lima, Ohio. Connie married 
Dennis Adams Oct. 16, 1954 in Harrod, Ohio. She worked at JC Penney 
in the Lima Ohio mall for 12 years and was also a homemaker. She was 
a member of the Church of Christ.
Connie was a loving mother to her four sons and daughters-in-law (she 
never thought as them as her daughters-in-law but only as daughters). 
She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren and loved watching them play sports and any other 
activity they would do. She loved it when her children and their 
families would spend time with her on Dale Hollow Lake where she 
lived. She was a wonderful homemaker and cook.
She always had a bucket list and checked off most of the things on 
her list. She loved to travel and one of the most recent travels on 
her bucket list was going to Wyoming to see the Grand Tetons.
She is survived by her four sons, John D (Peggy) Adams of Urbana, IN; 
Brian K. (Trudy) Adams of Columbia, SC; Randall L (Betsy) Adams of 
Knoxville, TN; and David S. Adams of Huntington, IN. She is survived 
by 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Connie is also survived by two sisters, Delia J (Doran) Cordrey, El 
Cajon, CA; and Andrea L. Huggins, Urbana, IN; and her best friend, 
Barb Reese since childhood.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Brice and Bettie 
Vermillion, her husband, Dennis Adams and great grandson, Eli Matthew 
James Moorman.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday April 7, 2018 from the 
Brown Funeral Chapel in Byrdstown,  with her son John D. Adams, 
Evangelist Bro. Marlon Winningham and Bro. Ronnie Cobb officiating. 
Burial was in the Wirmingham Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were Brian Adams, Randy Adams, Joshua Adams, 
Mike Moorman, Brian McMeeking, and Dustin Parks.
Special care was provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences 
may be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

BYRDSTOWN--Celebration of life services for Mr. Roy Riser, 96, of 
Livingston were conducted at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 
the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Randy Tompkins officiated.
Mr. Riser passed from this life Feb. 27, 2018 from Heritage Pointe in 
Cookeville. He was born on April 4, 1921 in Bemidj, MN to the late 
Oscar and Marie J. Tollerud Riser. Oscar and Marie became engaged in 
Norway, and they then immigrated to the United States in 1903 to 
Austin, MN, where they married. Roy was raised in rural Grygla and 
Nashwauk, MN. Roy had 10 siblings, all of whom preceded him in death.
Roy enlisted in the Navy in 1942 after hearing of the Pearl Harbor 
attack, and had a distinguished 20 year flying career in WWII and the 
Korean War. He flew seaplanes in the Pacific and received 2 
Distinguished Flying Crosses and 5 Air Medals for heroic action 
rescuing downed pilots. Following the Korean War, Roy flew in several 
Navy squadrons including the Hurricane Hunters, flying into the eye 
of hurricanes and tracking the storms. He later flew the DEW (Distant 
Early Warning) Line across the Arctic Circle guarding against 
surprise attacks by the USSR.
After serving more than 20 years for his country in the Navy, he 
retired as Lieutenant Commander and continued his passion for flying 
by starting his own certified flight instruction and charter flight 
service. Over the next 40 years, he was the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) 
for numerous airports in the Southeast, including: Statesboro, GA; 
Hazelhurst, GA; Lebanon-Springfield, KY; Metter, GA; and Livingston. 
He had the largest Piper Aircraft Dealership in the Southeast while 
in Statesboro, GA, and an active crop-dusting component of the 
business as well. Roy's varied flying businesses also included 
gliders, a hot air balloon, and an air freight business utilizing a 
DC-3. Parachuting was the one flight endeavor Roy never participated 
in, as he always asked "Why would anyone ever jump out of a perfectly 
good airplane?"
Roy was also known for enjoying flights with dogs he had over the 
years, and he even maintained log books for his canine co-pilots. Roy 
was believed to have over 50,000 flying hours, making him the best-
known and most highly respected pilot in the flying community of the 
Southeast. His incredible flying career of 72 years continued into 
his early 90's.
Roy is survived by his wife, Audrey Tompkins Riser, and his three 
children, Roy Elliott Riser, Cynthia Riser Reinholtz, Shirley Riser 
Strickland and her husband Alan, and granddaughters, Stefanie 
Strickland, Alison Strickland Dos Remedios and her husband Neil, and 
great-grandson Pierce.
Roy is also survived by step-son, Tim Conatser and his wife LaRue, 
their two daughters, Katie and Emily Conatser, and Liping Conatser, 
the wife of his late step-son, Michael Conatser. He is also survived 
by Audrey's three children, Regina Tompkins Billings and her 
children, Matthew and Emily Billings; Douglas Tompkins and wife Mary 
and their children, Christa Tompkins and Sarah Kennedy; and Greg 
Tompkins and wife Debbie and their children, Amanda and Miranda 
Tompkins.
Roy was preceded in death by Margaret Minerich Riser, the mother of 
his children, and Linda Jane Riser, the mother of his step-sons, and 
his son-in-law, Chris Reinholtz.
The family would like to thank the caring staff at Heritage Pointe 
Assisted Living.

ALBANY, KY--Norman Dwight Albertson, 72 passed away February 13, 2018.
He was born June 7, 1945 to the late Delmer and Eula Wright Albertson.
Survivors include wife, Ida Lowhorn Albertson; son, Tony Albertson; 
daughters, Nancy Hardin (Ernest) and Michelle Pierce (James); 
sisters, Helen Copeland, Irene Dean and Margie Sells; brother, Jack 
Albertson; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren.
Other than his parents he is preceded in death by daughter, Pam 
Albertson Hall; brothers and sisters, Lorene, Dollie, Geraldine, 
Reed, Edvin, Dee, Carl and Kendrick.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Holy Temple 
Community Church with Bro. Scott Jones, Ernest Hardin and Gary 
Wallace officiating and final resting place was at Cedar Hill 
Cemetery. Arrangements by Talbott Funeral Home.

BYRDSTOWN--Ricky Brannum, 61 of Cove Creek Rd. passed away Saturday, 
February 10, 2018 at his residence.
He was born July 2, 1956 in Albany, KY to the late Samuel Coy and Ada 
Pauline Brannum. Mr. Brannum was a carpenter, a heavy equipment 
operator and loved to fish.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Ada Brannum.
Survivors include his wife Carol McCord Brannum; two sons, Jim 
Brannum and Ricky Marise, all of Byrdstown; daughter, Linda Marise of 
Columbia; three brothers, James Brannum of Neosho, MO., Michael 
Brannum of Jay, OK. and Ernest "Cotton" Brannum of Byrdstown; nine 
sisters, Betty Dodson of Sylvia, NC., Joy Lovell of Fulton, GA., 
Violet Freel of Dacula, GA., Jenny Gunter and Cathy Choate, both of 
Jamestown, TN; Teresa Malek, Huntsville, Al.; Lynn Choate, Jamestown, 
Tn.; Vickie Stockton and Jean Neal, both of Byrdstown; eight 
grandchildren; special friends, Malcolm Perdue, Kim Monzo and Charles 
Parris. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and 
friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Brown 
Funeral Chapel with Bro. Randy Tompkins officiating and burial in 
Smyrna Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Brannum, Ricky Marise, Steve 
Parker, Charles Parris, Jeff Neal and Chris Crawford. Honorary 
pallbearer was Malcolm Perdue.
Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may 
be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

FRANKLIN, KY--Mrs. Willie Emogene Masiongale Stinson, 73 of Franklin, 
KY and formerly of Pickett Co. entered into rest on Sunday, Feb. 11, 
2018 at her residence.
She was born April 4, 1944 in Pickett Co. to the late Will Andrew and 
Susie Ellen Pritchard Masiongale. Mrs. Stinson was a member of the 
Liberty General Baptist Church and a homemaker.
Other than her parents she is preceded in death by grandson, Noah 
Reel; five brothers, J.L., Eugene, Dale, David and Oval Masiongale; 
two sisters, Stella Stokes and Eldean Ford.
Survivors include her husband, Clay Stinson of Franklin; two 
children, Melinda Dykes (Darrin) of Tell City, IN. and Kenny Stinson 
(Ronda) of Franklin; five grandchildren, Jessica Johnson (Paul), 
Miranda Reel, Gavin, Emily and Owen Stinson; two sisters, Estel 
Patton of Nobelsville, IN and Sandra Fratto of Sewell, NJ; two 
brothers, Randall and Roger Masiongale of Pall Mall.
Funeral services were held Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Brown 
Funeral Chapel with Bro. Frank Hayes and Bro. Ralph Perdue 
officiating and burial in the Pritchard Cemetery. Pallbearers were 
Jessica Johnson, Paul Johnson, Miranda Reel, Gavin Stinson, Owen 
Stinson and Sam Crabtree. Special care provided by Brown Funeral 
Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

PALL MALL--Betty Grace Williams Coe, 82 of Osco Williams Rd., Pall 
Mall passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 at the Overton Co. Health and 
Rehab.
She was born April 17, 1935 to the late Osco and Pearl Storie 
Williams in Pall Mall. Mrs. Coe lived most of her life in Pickett Co. 
and was a housewife, home health care worker and a member of the 
Calvary Bible Church.
Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Tom 
Coe; four sisters, Dee Huddleston, Jean Beaty, Mary Hayes and Effie 
Koger; one infant sister; and brother, Glen Williams.
Survivors include daughter, Darlene Capps and husband Frank of 
Byrdstown; two sons, Eddie Coe and wife Tammy and Ray Coe, all of 
Pall Mall; two brothers, Dewey Williams of Pall Mall and Willie 
Williams of Jamestown, TN; three grandchildren, Heather Gilliam and 
husband Ian, T.C. Capps and wife Lexie, Toni Lobdell and husband 
William; four great-grandchildren, Sully and Violet Gilliam, Nadia 
and Landon Lobdell. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family 
members and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Brown 
Funeral Chapel with Bro. Travis Simpson officiating and burial at 
Williams Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jimmy Feazell, T.C. Capps, 
Eddie Coe, Ian Gilliam, Logan South, Christopher Asberry and Ray Coe. 
Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may 
be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.
 

JAMESTOWN--Dr. B.F. Allred, 90 of Jamestown passed away Friday, 
February 2, 2018 at his home.
He is preceded in death by his father, Baley Fred Allred; mother, 
Arminda Louvina Smith Allred; 10 older brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, JoElla Cravens Allred; 
children, Baley Fred Allred, III and wife Brenda, Paula Josephine 
Allred and husband John, Jonathan David Allred, MD and wife Karen; 
grandchildren, Baley Fred Allred, IV, Jon Douglas Allred and wife 
Kendra, Bethany Allred Walker and husband Bryan, Andrew Marcus 
Allred, Delayne Allred and fiance Justin Long, Jonathan Jacob Allred; 
great-grandson, Bingham Walker; a host of nieces, nephews, other 
family and friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the Faith 
Baptist Tabernacle with burial in the Taylor Place Cemetery with 
Military Services provided by American Legion Post 137. Jennings 
Funeral Home were in charge of the arrangements.

BYRDSTOWN--Billy Gayle Barber, 80 of Byrdstown passed away Friday, 
February 2, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 8, 1937 in Albany, KY to the late Herlan G. and 
Nancy O. Pemberton Barber. Mr. Barber was a former teacher with the 
Pickett County School System and retired in 1992 with over 30 years 
of service. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, restoring antique cars, 
watching Jeopardy with Oleta and spending time with his 
grandchildren. Mr. Barber was a member of Bloomington Christian Church.
Other than his parents he is preceded in death by four brothers, 
Lester, Earl, Freelan and Dannie Barber.
Survivors include his wife of almost 60 years, Oleta Holt Barber; two 
daughters, Deborah Schneider and husband John, Nancy Smith and 
husband Brooks; son, Jared Barber and wife Julia; eight 
grandchildren, Jessica, Erica, Patty, Shelby, Lukas, Meredith, Dylan 
and Caroline. Also survived several nieces, nephews, other family 
members and friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Brown Funeral 
Chapel with Bro. Steve McClure officiating and burial at Amonett 
Cemetery. Pallbearers were, Roger Barber, Larry Barber, Nathan 
Barber, Larry Craig, Steve Moody, Joey Huddleston and Tim Huddleston. 
Honorary pallbearers were Lukas and Dylan Barber. Special care 
provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made at 
www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

BYRDSTOWN--Nana Jane Storie, 90 of Pickett Co. Care and Rehab passed 
away Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 at her son's home in Byrdstown.
She was born Dec. 31, 1927 in Byrdstown to the late Wesley Taylor and 
Gertie Huddleston Storie. Ms. Storie was a garment factory employee, 
homemaker, cleaning lady and a member of the Moodyville Missionary 
Baptist Church. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by 
sister, Anna Marie Storie; and brother, Orvile Storie.
Survivors include son, Jimmy Storie and wife Diane of Byrdstown; two 
grandchildren, Phillip Storie and wife Andrea, Jennifer Keith and 
husband Wayne; four great grandchildren, Landon Storie, Kaden Beaty, 
Morgan Parrigin and Annie Keith; two special friends, Dana and 
Melinee Green. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family members 
and friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 at Brown Funeral 
Chapel with Bro. Joel Chappell, Jr. and Bro. Danny Duvall officiating 
and burial at Mt. Era Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Storie, 
Jonathan Storie, Josh Storie, Bob Storie, Taylor Storie and Dana 
Green. Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online 
condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.
Billy Gayle Barber

BYRDSTOWN--James Allen Neal, 58 of Byrdstown passed away January 22, 
2018.
He was born Dec. 21, 1960 to Carlos Eugene and Shirley Bilbrey Neal. 
Mr. Neal served in the Navy from 1979 to 1983 aboard the USS Carl 
Vinson in Italy.
He is preceded death by his mother; sister, Anna and brother, Barry.
Survivors include his father, Eugene Neal; step-mom, Linda Neal; and 
brother, Charles Neal. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and 
friends.
Graveside services were held January 23, 2018 at Mullins Cemetery. 
Hall Funeral Hone was in charge of arrangements.

BYRDSTOWN--Charlene Logan Masiongale, 78 of Pickett Care and Rehab 
passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the Livingston Regional 
Hospital.
She was born Nov. 12, 1939 in Byrdstown to the late Webster and Anna 
Mae Huddleston Logan. Mrs. Masiongale was a garment factory employee, 
homemaker, a member of the Byrdstown First Baptist Church and lived 
all her life in Pickett Co.
Other than her parents she is preceded death by her husband, Dale 
Masiongale; one son, Christopher Masiongale; brother, Wendell Logan.
Survivors include two sisters, Shelba Shaver and husband Donald and 
Janice Sells, all of Byrdstown; two brothers, Orbin Logan and wife 
Colleen of Jamestown and Harold Logan of Byrdstown. Also survived by 
nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Brown Funeral 
Chapel with Bro. Ivan Raley and Bro. John Cook officiating and burial 
at Pritchard Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Bob Sells, Pudge Shaver, 
Daniel Shaver, Samuel Shaver, Jeremiah Copeland, Keaton Sells, David 
Dowdy and Richard Logan. Special care provided by Brown Funeral 
Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

JAMESTOWN--Benjamin Leon Fike, 88 of Jamestown,TN passed away Monday, 
January 8, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare of Jamestown.
He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Jamestown and 
the American Legion Post 137. Mr. Fike worked at the K-25 Plant in 
Oak Ridge for 40 years, was involved with Tennessee Baptist Disaster 
Relief and enjoyed all sporting events, especially the Tennessee Vols.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Cleon Fike and 
Arvasine Fike Ramsey; son, Thomas Leon Fike; two sisters, Eva Moore 
and Gladys Fike.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Thelma Charlene Ledford Fike; 
children, Connie Rains and husband Kenny, Betty Grishkin and husband 
Brent, Brenda Hatcher and husband Monty, Donnie Fike and wife Karen; 
grandchildren, Jason and Josh Rains, Johnny, Sherrie and Ryan 
Blymiller, Holden, Haylee and Harrison Hatcher, Cody, Collyn and 
Kristen Fike; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Hazel Franklin and 
Maude Richards: brother, Frank Fike and wife Billie Jean. Also a host 
of nieces and nephews. He was also blessed to have Talina Butler to 
take care of him.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Mundy 
Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Rains and Rev. Mark Tipton 
officiating. Burial at Bookwater Cemetery in Knoxville with military 
services conducted by the American Legion Post 137. In lieu of 
flowers the family requested donations be made to Tennessee Baptist 
Adult Homes, 5001 Maryland Way, Brentwood, TN 37127. Arrangements 
provided by Mundy Funeral Home.

PALL MALL--Windell Hobert Walker, 66 of Walker Cemetery Rd., Pall 
Mall passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Tristar Centennial 
Medical Center in Nashville.
He was born May 22, 1951 in Livingston to the late James "Jack" and 
Mary Margarett Meek Walker. Mr. Walker was retired from Warren Gear 
in Muncie, IN and lived all his life in Muncie and Pickett Co. Other 
than his parents he is preceded in death by his aunt, Maxine Miller.
Survivors include his wife Patsy DeRossett Walker of Pall Mall; two 
brothers, Clay Walker and wife Dale of Pall Mall, David Walker and 
wife Beth of Cookeville; niece, Kristen Walker; three nephews, Lynn 
Walker, Jordan Walker and Jacob Walker. Also survived by other family 
members and friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Brown 
Funeral Chapel with Bro. Matt Kerney and Bro. Rick Cross officiating 
and burial at Walker Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Corn, Jerry 
Stover, Rex Pryor, Garfield Pemberton, George Pemberton and Larry 
Ferguson. Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online 
condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

BYRDSTOWN--Herbert Q. Groce, 85 of Moodyville Road. passed away 
Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Livingston Regional Hospital.
He was born July 24, 1932 in Byrdstown to the late Rich and Alline 
McDonald Groce. Mr. Groce was a member and deacon at Moodyville 
Missionary Baptist Church, past vice-president of the Farmer's Co-op 
Corporate Office in Lavergne, TN, served as a bank director at Union 
Planters Bank, Regions Bank and Union Bank and was a farmer. He also 
was a member of the Byrdstown Masonic Lodge #496 and Byrdstown Lions 
Club.
Other than his parents he is preceded in death by daughter, Mary 
Elizabeth Groce; sister, Shirley Kinchen; two brothers-in-law, Gerald 
Kinchen and Ward Robbins.
Survivors include his wife, Jennie Ruth Crouch Groce; son, Herbert 
Turney Groce and wife Tammy; two sisters, Judy Huddleston and husband 
Willie and Margo Robbins all of Byrdstown; brother, Mike Groce and 
wife Bonnie of North Branch, MI; granddaughter, Nicole Ziegler and 
husband Pete of Cookeville; three great-grandchildren, Rowan, Roslyn 
and Knox Turney Ziegler. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other 
family members and friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Moodyville 
Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Joel Chappell officiating and 
burial in the Lovelady-Sims Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry Kinchen, 
Terry Robbins, Wayne Robbins, Banks Lanier, Tim Smith, Johnny Beaty 
and Michael Groce. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of 
Herbert Groce to: Tennessee Baptist Children's Home, PO Box 2206, 
Brentwood, TN 37024. Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. 
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

BYRDSTOWN--Roxann Mae Williams McCallister, 85, North Main St. passed 
away Friday, January 12, 2018 at her residence.
She was born May 7, 1932 in Meadow Creek, KY to the late Alfred and 
Edna Mae Crabtree Williams. Mrs. McCallister was in the restaurant 
business, was a cook and a member of the Shepherd's Church.
Other than her parents she is preceded in death by son, Douglas 
Drumm; four sisters, Elaine Sispera, Micki Lemasters, Mary Rednour 
and Sue Williams; three brothers, Bill Crabtree, Paul and Roger Dale 
Williams.
Survivors include five daughters, Pam Newton of Monticello, KY, Gina 
Sheppard of Albany, Debra Perdue of Byrdstown, Cynthia VanVoorhis of 
San Diego, CA and Kenya Swiss of Petosky, MI; five sons, Donald 
Sheppard of Midway, TN, Bobby Sheppard and James Sheppard both of 
Monticello, David Drumm and Mark Drumm both of Muncie, IN; four 
brothers, Jim Williams of Monticello, Carl Williams of Muncie, IN, 
Reid and George Williams both of Indianapolis, IN; 19 grandchildren, 
seven great-grandchildren, eight great great-grandchildren. Also 
survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
The family has chosen cremation with a Celebration of Life Services 
to be held at a later date. Special care provided by Brown Funeral 
Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

BYRDSTOWN--Billy Glenn Smith, 84 of Pickett Care and Rehab passed 
away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Pickett Care and Rehab.
He was born June 9, 1933 in Monroe, TN to the late Tom Allen and 
Kizzie Garrett Smith. Mr. Smith was a retired Pickett State Park 
Superintendent, a Veteran of the Korean War and lived most of his 
life in Monroe.
Other than his parents he is preceded in death by four brothers, 
Thurman, Chasten, Kermit and Theron Smith; four sisters, Portie 
Miller, Ruby Smith, Veachel Baumgardner and Willa Flo Conger.
Survivors include two sons, Rocky Glenn Smith of Orlando, FL. and 
Ricky Shane Smith (Sherry) of Monroe; three sisters, Betty Mossey of 
Monroe, Melba Jean Crouch of Byrdstown and Inez Dunn of Cookeville; 
two grandchildren, Sarah Jane and Shannon Elizabeth Smith. Also 
survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Brown 
Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rick Cross officiating and burial in the 
Smith Family Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rocky Smith, Shane Smith, 
Brian Smith, Nathaniel Smith, Danny Reagan and Jerry Flowers. Special 
care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made 
at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

LIVINGSTON--Howard Radford Cope, 91 of Livingston passed away Sunday, 
December 17, 2017 in the comfort of his home.
He was born Nov. 1, 1926 to the late James Alexander and Donna Mavde 
Phillips Cope in Clinton Co. Mr. Cope enjoyed woodworking, 
landscaping, hunting and fishing. He loved his family reunions every 
year at Dale Hollow.
Other than his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Edith 
Claborn Cope; son, Lester Cope; grandson, Jamie Cope; daughter-in-
law, Marcia Geesling Cope; sister, Gladys Cope.
Survivors include three daughters, Wilma Rockwell and husband Ray, 
Kathy Neal and husband Mark all of Livingston, and Carol Ray of 
Fishers, IN; son, Johnny Cope of Hilham; three brothers, Eugene Cope 
of Byrdstown, Wanza Cope and Leon Cope of Ohio; 10 grandchildren, 21 
great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren.
Special care provided by Livingston Funeral Home.

BYRDSTOWN--Joe Doyle Walker, 68 of Cove Creek Rd., Byrdstown passed 
away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 at Celina Health and Rehab.
He was born Oct. 17, 1949 in Byrdstown to the late Titus and Matha 
Walker Walker. Mr. Walker was a farmer, was of the Baptist faith and 
lived all his life in Pickett Co.
Other than his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters, Beulah 
Ledbetter and Sarah Byrd; brother, Donald Walker; nephew, Steven 
Jordan; three brothers-in-law, Oren Ledbetter, Paul Jordan and James 
Byrd.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara McCormick Walker; daughter Kristy 
Walker Caudle and husband O.B., all of Byrdstown; two sons, Rick 
Walker of Byrdstown and Matt Walker and wife Christin of Hermitage 
Springs, TN; three sisters, Linnie Jordan of Byrdstown, Joyce Abbott 
and husband Palmer of Nashville and Edith Nicholas and husband Noble 
of Livingston; six grandchildren, Jessica Daley, Chelsey Walker, 
Brylee Walker, Dylan, Evan and Brett Caudle and the 7th on the way 
with the namesake; two great-grandchildren, Addison and Chloe. Also 
survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews, other 
family members and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 at Brown Funeral 
Chapel with Bro. Eric Copass and Bro. Rick Cross officiating and 
burial at Smyrna Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dylan Caudle, Evan 
Caudle, David Hunter, Randy Buck, Jeff Walker and Ray Jordan. 
Honorary pallbearers were Steven Jordan and Brett Caudle. Special 
care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made 
at www.brownfuneralchapel. com.

BYRDSTOWN--Justine Ann Winningham Jones, 70 of Moodyville Rd., 
Byrdstown passed away Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 at her residence.
She was born Aug., 9, 1947 in Byrdstown to the late Dillard and Delza 
Odetta Adkins Winningham and lived all her life in Pickett Co. Mrs. 
Jones was a garment factory worker and a homemaker.
Other than her parents she is preceded in death by three sisters, 
Shirley Sue Ort, Jane Winningham and Julie Yoder; brother, John 
Winningham.
Survivors include her husband, Jackie Jones; three sons, Dwight Jones 
and wife Marilyn, Roger Jones and wife Tina and Davey Jones all of 
Byrdstown; three sisters, Jewell Pritchett and husband J.D., Kay 
Rains and husband Bobby, all of Byrdstown and Janice Poore of Albany; 
two brothers, Jimmy Winningham and wife Sue, Rod Winningham and wife 
Jackie, all of Byrdstown; four grandchildren, Jeremy Jones, Kailyn 
Riddle, Jonah Jones and Kelsey Jones; four great-grandchildren, Tate 
Kyndrix, Jayce and Brynlee. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other 
family members and friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 at Brown Funeral 
Chapel with Bro. Rick Cross officiating and burial at Winningham 
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kyle Riddle, Jeremy Jones, Jonah Jones, 
David Pritchett, Jackie Pritchett and Anthony Winningham. Special 
care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made 
at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.
 

COOKEVILLE--Funeral services for Lena Mae Cross, 84, of Cookeville 
were held Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at Bloomington First 
Christian Church in Byrdstown, with Pastors Hillier Duke and Chris 
Thompson officiating. Interment followed in Cross Cemetery in 
Byrdstown. Ms. Cross passed away Dec. 2, 2017 in Cookeville.
She was born Nov. 15, 1933 in Byrdstown to the late John Lee and 
Sarah Holt Lee.
Lena loved dogs and cats, soap operas, The Golden Girls, The Oak 
Ridge Boys, Elvis, Def Leppard, Princess Diana and good food with her 
family. She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with all her heart 
and was a member of the First Christian Church in Cookeville. She 
joined Earl Cross in marriage on Dec. 24, 1951 in Rossville, Georgia, 
and together built a legacy that will live on for many, many years. 
More than anything, with her Lord, she loved her family with all her 
heart. She called to sing happy birthday and sent a birthday card to 
all her family, every year, and never forgot.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah Ada Holt Lee and John 
Leslie Lee; the love of her life, husband of 47 years, Earl Cross; 
daughter, Candra Nolan; son, Timothy Cross; brothers, William Howard, 
Thomas Harlan, James Herschel, Herbert Hoover, John Ervin and Gene 
Edward Lee; sisters, Nannie Elizabeth Flowers, Letha Ruth Thrasher, 
Alta Kathleen Jennings, Mary Lucille Lamott and Nellie Tennessee 
Morrow; daughter-in-law, Helen Stoops Cross; and son-in-law, David 
Copeland.
Lena is survived by her children, Deborah Copeland of Jamestown; 
Donald Cross and wife Jeri of Byrdstown; and Amy Phillips and husband 
Mike of Cookeville; grandchildren, Alex Storie and wife Amy, 
Monterey; Kevin Beaty and wife B.J. of Walnut Ridge, AR; Kim Cross of 
Byrdstown; Adam Beaty and wife Ashley of Jamestown; Mitchell Cross 
and wife Brooke, Byrdstown; Tyler Phillips and wife Twyla, 
Cookeville; Connor Phillips, Cookeville; Makayla Phillips, 
Cookeville; and Mark Egan of Sparta; great grandchildren, Abagael 
Beaty, Macy Egan, Brayden Beaty, Phillip Beaty, Wesley Cross, Hope 
Cross, Kaden Bass, Parker Beaty, Kason Beaty, and Denton Phillips; 
sisters, Bertha Cross, Clarkrange and Ruby Grace McCammack and 
husband Dennis, Martinsville, IN; son-in-law, Danny Nolan, 
Livingston; special niece, Barbara Coleman, Cookeville; special son, 
Tony Beaty, Jamestown; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other 
family and friends.
Grandsons served as pallbearers.
You may share your thoughts or send condolences to the family by 
visiting www.presleyfuneralhome.com
Professional services provided by Presley Funeral Home (931)528-1044.
Larry A. Pritchard

MUNCIE, IN--Larry A. Pritchard, 68 of Muncie, IN. and formerly of 
Pickett Co. passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 surrounded by his 
loving family.
He was born Oct. 22, 1949 in Forbus, TN to the late Willard Pritchard 
and Jessie Storie Pritchard Dudley. Mr. Pritchard entered in to the 
United States Army where he proudly served his country during the 
Vietnam War and married Brenda M. Bell on Dec. 21, 1968 in Muncie. He 
worked 35 years at Chrysler, a Union Official for 17 years and worked 
at Cardinal Hills Golf Course. Mr. Pritchard was a member of the 
Eagles Lodge #231, U.A.W. Local #371, V.F.W. and the American Legion. 
He also enjoyed golfing, bowling and working.
Other than his parents he is preceded in death by son, Mark Anthony 
Pritchard; brothers, Crosier, Billy, Daniel and Lonnie Pritchard; 
step-sister Johnnie Bilbrey; step-mother, Delta Pritchard; nephew, 
Billy Jo Pritchard.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Pritchard; two children, Dayden 
Monroe and Larry "Rick" Pritchard, all of Muncie; grandchildren, 
Craig and Katie Monroe; half-brothers, Terry Pritchard and wife 
Virginia, Tony and Doug Pritchard; step-sister, Bonnie Reagan and 
husband Everett, all of Byrdstown; special friends, Dave Cline, Gary 
Guffey, Ray and Martha Kinder, Ronnie Monroe and several others. Also 
survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 from the Brown 
Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rick Cross officiating and burial in the 
Pritchard Cemetery. Military Honors were held at the graveside by the 
Hull-York DAV Ch.5. Pallbearers were Michael Pritchard, Chris Cook, 
Kenny West, John Reagan, Robert Reagan, Jerry Harrison and James 
West. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Larry to the 
American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, 
IN 42678 or American Lung Assoc., 115 Washington St., Suite 1180 
South, Indianapolis, IN 42604. Online condolences may be made at 
www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

BYRDSTOWN--Alma Katherine Sells Smith, 74 of Jones Chapel Rd. passed 
away Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at her residence.
She was born Feb. 17, 1943 in Albany, KY to the late John Cato and 
Hester Emogene Winningham Sells. Mrs. Smith was a factory worker, 
farmer and attended the Smyrna Church. Other than her parents she is 
preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" Sells; grandchild, 
Justin Lee Smith; four sisters, Annabelle Sells, Nellie Ruth Wilson, 
Cleta Mae Sells and Katie Jean Edwards; brother, Jimmy Clayton Sells.
Survivors include two sons, Timothy J. Smith and wife Julia of 
Cummings, GA and Michael L. Smith and wife Shirley of Byrdstown; two 
sisters, Oleta Basicker of Murfreesboro and Judy Sells of Byrdstown; 
two brothers, Roger Sells of Byrdstown and Bill Sells of Franklin, 
IN; three grandchildren, Sara Corner (Ryan), Nikki Wright (Justin) 
and Josh Smith (Nikki); six great-grandchildren, Devin and Nina 
Corner, Jaxson and Alexis Smith, Isaac and Harper Wright. Also 
survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 at Brown Funeral 
Chapel with Bro. Rick Cross and Bro. Ivan Raley officiating and 
burial at Lovelady-Sims Cemetery. Pallbearers were Josh Smith, Justin 
Wright, Jason Sells, Steve Sells, Ryan Corner and Robert Mitchell. 
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

COOKEVILLE--L.P. Perdue, a beloved member of this community passed 
away on October 30, 2017 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center due to 
complications of pneumonia.
He was a master of many trades. There was no job too small or large 
for him to tackle and complete. Mr. Perdue owned and operated a 
sawmill for most of his life. He was also a master woodworker, 
builder, a drywall specialist, oil rig operator and a truly gifted 
human being. Mr. Perdue's hobbies were music, oil paintings, fishing 
and of course trading and farming was his favorite. His motto was to 
do your best no matter how big or small the task and he believed a 
professional would take a tough job and make it look easy. He was a 
member of  The Shepherd's Chapel of Gravette, AR.
Mr. Perdue is preceded in death by his beloved mother and father, 
Delia Mae Perdue and Edward Andrew Perdue of Pickett Co.; a brother 
and best friend, Wendle Perdue of Muncie, IN; three sisters, Jane 
Dulworth of Muncie, IN, Betty Slaughter of Bumpus Mills, TN and 
Chatie Masters of Muncie, IN; one son, Paul Perdue of Pall Mall.
Mr. Perdue is survived by his wife, Debra Kay Perdue of Byrdstown; 
brothers, James "Jim" Perdue and wife Linda of Pall Mall, Malcolm 
Perdue of Muncie and Ken Perdue of Redkey, IN; sisters, Hattie Bennet 
and husband Jerry of Muncie, Shirley King and husband Floyd of 
Oakville, IN and Sonna Dominick and husband Rick of Muncie; children, 
Rick, Mike, James and Edward all of Pickett Co; a bunch of grandkids.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Story 
Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Bro. Ledbetter will be playing a few songs and 
Bro. Tompkins will be officiating.
Alma Katherine Sells Smith

BYRDSTOWN--Jean Elizabeth Parris Bilbrey, 80 of Pickett Co. Care and 
Rehab passed away Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.
She was born February 8, 1937 in Byrdstown to the late Eugene and 
Laura B. Huddleston Parris. Mrs. Bilbrey was a past cook at B&K 
Grocery, a homemaker, a past employee with the Pickett Co. Health 
Dept. and a member of the Byrdstown First Christian Church.
Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph 
Bilbrey; stepson, Larry Bilbrey; step grandson, Joey Bilbrey; 
brother, Glenn Parris.
Survivors include her daughter, Patty King and husband Gary of 
Byrdstown; son, Joe Storie and wife Susan of Plant City, FL; two step 
daughters, Debbie Lee and Wanda King; step daughter-in-law, Loretta 
Bilbrey, all of IN; sister, Diane Bilbrey and husband Mike of 
Byrdstown; four grandchildren, Laura Beth Reagan, Joseph King, Hannah 
and Evan Storie; two step grandchildren, Kerri and Toni; four great-
grandchildren, Noah and Chloe King, John Parker and Eli Reagan. Also 
survived by several nieces, nephews, other family members and a host 
of friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 at Brown Funeral 
Chapel with Stephen Bilbrey and Bro. John Stone speaking and burial 
at Parris Cemetery. Pallbearers were Noah King, John Parker Reagan, 
Eli Reagan, A.C. Bilbrey, Barton Parris and Eugene Parris. Honorary 
pallbearers were James Parris, Charles Parris, Jerry Parris and Gary 
Parris. Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.
 

BYRDSTOWN--Garrett Mckendre Suiter, 26 of Lakeside Rd., Byrdstown 
passed away on November 17, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his 
loving family as he met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He was born October 14, 1991 in Nashville to Brandon and Lisa Garrett 
Suiter. Garrett was a member of and attended Bloomington Christian 
Church, where he was active with the church's youth group. Christ in 
Youth (CIY) and Tennessee Christian Teen Conference (TCTC) were among 
his favorite activities. In 2010 he graduated from Pickett County 
High School ranking third in his class. In December 2014 he received 
a Bachelor of Science degree in geology from Tennessee Technological 
University. Garrett was an avid reader, a collector of books and 
loved to travel with his family. He is preceded in death by his 
grandparents Maxie Garrett, Miles and Dorothy Suiter.
Survivors include his parents, Brandon and Lisa Suiter; sister and 
best-friend, Jane Anne Suiter; grandmother Lucy Garrett; special 
aunt, Dorothy Garrett, known as "Sissy" all of Byrdstown; aunts, Gina 
Wilbur (Clark) and Lee Ann Herndon (Bob) all of Palmyra, TN; cousins, 
Christine Lang, Brittany Lang Soeder, Isaac and Miles Wilbur. Also 
survived by other cousins, great uncles and aunts.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 21, 2017 from 
Bloomington Christian Church with Bro. Stevan McClure officiating and 
burial at Vann's Branch Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Garrett, 
Clark Wilbur, Bob Herndon, Chuck Luttrell, Isaac Wilbur and Miles 
Wilbur. Honorary pallbearers were Doug Garrett, Willard Winningham, 
Tony Poore and Adam Davidson. Donations may be made in Garrett's name 
to the Sarah Cannon Cancer Fund or to Bloomington Christian Church. 
Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may 
be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.
 

NASHVILLE--Carlos Earl Coe, 82, passed away Nov. 11, 2017.
Carlos was born on March 14, 1935 in Byrdstown. He was a member of 
Westwood Baptist Church. He was a 39 year employee of the V.A. 
Hospital in Nashville, and a U.S. Army veteran.
Carlos was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Ruth Coe, his 
parents; Carlos and Mary Coe, and brothers Ray and Tom Coe.
Carlos leaves to cherish his memory; son, Jack Richard Coe (Luann), 
daughters, Patricia Young (Henry) and Rhonda Graham (William); a 
special son-in-law, Ricky Brooks; grandchildren; Bradley and Kristy 
Valentine, Erica (Tad) and Brittany Coe, Shelby Brooks, Caroline 
Hudson (Dustin), and Joshua and Denali Graham, a great-granddaughter, 
Kira Coe, and grand puppy, Sweetie Pie. Carlos is also survived by 
his sister, Mary Allison (Paul), sisters-in-law, Betty Coe and Janet 
Clark (Kelly), seven nephews, three nieces, and a host of other 
relatives.
A celebration of Carlos’s life will be conducted by Dr. Robert E. 
Hammer and John Richardson, at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 15, 
2017, with burial at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens. The family would 
like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Lakeshore the 
Meadows in Bellevue.

BYRDSTOWN--Richard Eugene Breeding, 77 of Faix Rd. passed away 
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at the Overton Co. Health and Rehab. He was 
born March 20, 1940 in Louisville, KY to the late Theorde and Hattie 
Waldridge Breeding. Mr. Breeding has lived in Pickett County since 
1992 and he was a maintenance worker in heating, cooling and electric.
Other than his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife, 
Edna Breeding; second wife, Mary Breeding; two daughters, Marla Kay 
Breeding and Donna Bartylak; two brothers and nine sisters.
Survivors include daughter, Angela Thompson; step-daughter, Theresa 
Wilkins, both of Byrdstown; two sons, Richard "Rick" Eugene Breeding, 
Jr. of Byrdstown and Charles Justin "C.J." Breeding, San Antonio, TX; 
step-son, Frank Tully of MI; sister, Doris Ridge of Salem, In.; 
several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also survived by 
nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
The family has chosen cremation and a memorial service was held 
Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at the Moodyville Community Center. Special 
care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made 
at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.
 

BYRDSTOWN--Roy Dean Walker, 63 of Lee Spur Rd., Byrdstown passed away 
Monday, October 16, 2017 at his residence.
He was born August 22, 1954 in Muncie, IN to the late Glenn and 
Pauline Lee Walker. Mr. Walker was a past Fleet Guard employee, a 
motorcycle mechanic with Cookeville Honda and lived most of his life 
in Pickett Co.
Survivors include his wife, Melody King Walker of Byrdstown; 
daughter, Brandy Jones, Lexington, KY; brother, Ricky Walker and wife 
Margaret of Clarkrange; three grandchildren, Gunter and Sage 
Albertson and Nicholas Perry Jones; two great-grandchildren, Easton 
Cole Albertson and Elizabeth Faulkenberry. Also survived by nieces, 
nephews, cousins, other family members and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at Brown Funeral 
Chapel with Bro. Steven Thorton officiating and burial at Edgefield 
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Allen King, Roger Amonett, Larry Merkley, 
Garfield Pemberton, George Pemberton, Roger Walker, Rick Upchurch and 
William Alsip. Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online 
condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

BURKE, VA--Colonel Daniel Houston Parris, 88, of Lake Ridge, 
Virginia, passed away June 4, 2017, in Burke, Virginia, surrounded by 
his five children, grandchildren and great grandchild.
Known as Houston to his family in Cookeville and Byrdstown he was 
born on the family farm in Byrdstown, on March 31, 1929, the seventh 
of 14 children. He was predeceased in 2007 by his beloved wife of 50 
years, Connie Cole Parris. Dan retired from the US Air Force in 1979 
after 28 years of service. He flew fighter jet combat missions in 
Korea and over 200 night missions in Vietnam. He commanded the famous 
Night Owl Squadron, the 497th out of Ubon, Thailand, in 1969, earning 
the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star. He commanded the 
48th Fighter Interceptor Squadron out of Langley, Virginia, in 1970 
through 1972, bringing his command to win the coveted Hughes Trophy 
awarded to the best Fighter Squadron in the Air Force. He graduated 
with a BS degree from Tennessee Tech and degrees from the Air Command 
and Staff College in Montgomery, Alabama, as well as from the Naval 
War College in Newport, Rhode Island. He served as Air Defense 
Advisor to the US Ambassador to NATO in Brussels, Belgium, and also 
as Director of Communications in NORAD’s Combat Operations Center in 
Cheyenne
Mountain, Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was awarded numerous 
commendation medals for performance during his career. Upon 
retirement he and his wife owned a large working ranch in Westcliffe, 
Colorado until relocating to Virginia to be closer to family.
He was predeceased by his father, Cosby Lansden Parris, his mother, 
Susan Cope Parris, his brothers, Ulysses Samuel Parris, Winfield 
Scott Parris, Joseph Edgar Parris, Charles Lansden Parris, his 
sisters, Opal Dean White, Orella Bell Knight, Doris Arlene Vitale, 
Eula Mae Kerchner and Della Sue Lynn and his daughter-in-law, Michele 
Champeau Parris.
He is survived by his brothers, Jerry Roger Parris and Wayne “Buddy” 
Parris, sisters Clara Lou Eckel, Emla Faye Wilson, his children, 
Randy Parris Kendrick, Cindi
Parris Godino, Kristy Parris Smith, Darcy Ann Parris Hughes, and 
Daniel Houston Parris II as well as his children-in-law, Ken 
Kendrick, Scott Godino, Sid Smith, Nolan Hughes and Erin Parris. 
“Papa” was proud of his
11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Full military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery Nov. 
8, 2017. Services will start at 11 a.m. at the Old Post Chapel on 
Fort Myer. Burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be 
made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Parkinson.org.

KNOXVILLE--Ralph Neal of Knoxville, 92, passed away peacefully at his 
home October 8, 2017. He was a retired accountant, businessman, real 
estate investeror, past owner of the Star Point Restaurant at Dale 
Hollow Lake with his wife Doris, and a WWII veteran.
Ralph was born Nov. 7, 1924 in the Bloomington Community of Pickett 
County. He was inducted into the U.S. Army in July, 1943 and assigned 
to Company A,141st Regiment of the 36th Infantry Division. After 
basic training, Ralph married Doris Inez Copeland of Bloomington on 
Sept. 30, 1943, just days before shipping out for overseas. Ralph was 
wounded in combat at the Rapido River, Monte Cassino, Italy in 
January of 1944 and reported missing in action. He was captured by 
German forces and held as a Prisoner of War for 15 months. He was 
honorably discharged on Nov. 11, 1945 and returned to Byrdstown to be 
with Doris. He received the Good Conduct Medal, European, African, 
Middle East Campaign Medal, Infantry Combat Medal, Purple Heart, and 
Oak Leaf Cluster.       
Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Foster A. and Perilda 
Clementine (Cope) Neal, brothers Hubert and Herbert Neal who died at 
birth, brother Frank Neal, sisters Estelle Coop, Paulie Amonett, and 
Tella Mae Matheny.
He is survived by his wife, Doris (Copeland) Neal, sister Nellie 
Garrett of Muncie, IN, daughter Janie Neal of Knoxville, son Randy 
Neal and wife Michele of Knoxville, daughter Pamela Esther Neal 
Almeling of Knoxville, grandsons Jason Neal Almeling of Knoxville and 
Austin Neal Almeling of Troy, MO, and several nieces and nephews. 
Ralph was a member of the First Baptist Church in Knoxville for more 
than 60 years. He was a past member of the Civitan and Optimist 
volunteer service clubs, treasurer for the Tennessee School for the 
Deaf PTA, and served as past secretary and treasurer of the Smoky 
Mountain Chapter of the American Ex-POW veterans' service 
organization. Ralph was a beloved brother, husband, father and 
grandfather who worked hard all his life to serve his country and 
provide a better life for his family. He was well respected by all 
who knew him and dearly loved by his family who will miss him.
Funeral services were held Friday, October 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. 
from the Wolf River United Baptist Church with burial in the Amonett 
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Randy Neal, Jason Neal Almeling, Austin 
Neal Almeling, Kelly Amonette, Jerry Copeland, and Larry Storie.
 

BYRDSTOWN--Betty Jo Flowers Ford, 80 of Cordell Hull Memorial Dr., 
Byrdstown passed away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 at her residence.
She was born June 8, 1937 in Byrdstown to the late Walter "Pee 
Waddle" and Martha Garrett Flowers. Mrs. Ford was a garment factory 
worker and was of the Baptist faith.
Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Glen 
Ford; son, Marty Ford; three sisters, Gladys Brannum, Kathleen and 
Emogene Ford; son-in-law, Jim Beaty.
Survivors include two daughters, Janet Beaty of Monroe and Donna Ford 
of Jamestown; son, Timmy Ford and wife Carol; sister, Anna Mae 
Matheny all of Byrdstown; eight grandchildren, Brandon Ford, Toby 
Beaty, Brooke Masiongale, Travis Ford, Jill Ford, Matthew Ford, Jacob 
Ford and Christopher Ford; 14 great-grandchildren. Also survived by 
nieces, nephews, other family members and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 at Brown Funeral 
Chapel with Bro. Randy Tompkins and Bro. Daniel Masiongale 
officiating with burial at Smyrna Cemetery. Pallbearers were Travis 
Ford, Brandon Ford, Matthew Ford, Jacob Ford, Christopher Ford and 
Toby Beaty. Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online 
condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com.

MONROE--Tami Gay Scroggins Conner, 51 of Cope Cemetery Rd., Monroe 
passed away Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 at the Livingston Regional Hospital.
She was born March 10, 1966 in Indiana to Walter and Loretta Dragoo 
Scroggins. Mrs. Conner was a registered nurse and a member of the 
Maupin Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her father, Walter Scroggins; son, Jeremy 
Conner; brother, Boyd Scroggins: grandson, Nathaniel Farr; and father-
in-law, Albert Conner.
Survivors include her husband, Elbert "Chico" Conner of Byrdstown; 
daughter, Tabatha Boswell and husband Brian of Rickman; son, Daniel 
Conner and wife Amber of Hilham; mother, Loretta Scroggins of 
Jamestown; mother-in-law, Aletha Conner of Byrdstown; six sisters, 
Gail Garrett of Monterey, Sheri Hicks, Jeni Ledbetter, Christy 
Strunk, Janel Crabtree and Teresa Draughn, all of Jamestown; two 
brothers, Marty Scroggins of Orlando, FL and Lloyd Scroggins of 
Jamestown; six grandchildren. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other 
family members and friends.
A memorial service is set for Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. 
from Brown Funeral Chapel with Bro. Howard Scroggins officiating. 
Special care provided by Brown Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may 
be made at www.brownfuneralchapel.com

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