Andrew J. “Jack” Tyler

Andrew J. “Jack” Tyler, 84, formerly of Columbus, GA, passed away on October 13, 2011.  Family will receive friends on Sun., Oct. 16, 2011 from 3:00-5:00 PM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary.  A graveside service will be held on Mon., Oct. 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM with Reverend Johnny Brock officiating.  Burial will be in the Parkhill cemetery. 

Born on Nov. 1, 1926, he was a WWII veteran and retired grocer. 

He is survived by his wife, Waltraud Shannon Tyler, 2 sons, John W. & James E. Shannon of TN, 4 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter of Columbus, GA, 2 brothers Billy J. & E.E. Tyler of Columbus, GA, a host of nieces and nephews, and friends. 

Donations in his name to the Cancer Association appreciated.

Ulla M. McBroom

Ulla M. McBroom, 69, of Crossville, TN passed away on October 11, 2011.  Her family will receive friends on Thursday, October 13, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. The funeral  will be on Friday, October 14, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Mike Kerley officiating.  Burial will be in the Fredonia Cemetery. 

 Ulla was born in Cumberland County on December 5, 1941 to Burnett and Pearl Tabor.  Her passion for most of her life was education as she spent 10 years working at Martin Elementary as a teacher’s assistant and served three terms on the Cumberland County Board of Education.   

 She is survived by her husband, Glenn McBroom, son, Michael Scott McBroom, mother in law, Irene McBroom, nieces, Jennifer Graham and Rachael Davis, and six grandchildren, Jacob McBroom, Joshua Scott McBroom, Caleb McBroom, Ethan McBroom, Chris Graham, Maddy Graham. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Steven Glenn McBroom, and brother, Donald Tabor.

Charles William Carter

Charles went home to be with our Lord and Savior Sunday, October 9th at his home in Pleasant Hill, TN.  He fought a good fight, but lost his battle with cancer.

HIS LIFE

Charles was born in West Palm Beach, FL.  His parents were Fredrick William and Gladys Evelyn Carter, both ordained Ministers in the Free Methodist Church.

He had two sisters, Gertrude who died at birth, and Virginia Ann who also lost her battle with cancer.  He also had a surviving brother John Hadley, affectionately called Jack.

He was drafted into the military during the Vietnam War and served honorably.

He worked for thirty years as an accountant with Pratt and Whitney in Florida.

He would most want to be remembered for his ardent love for the Lord and his family.  He spent every opportunity giving praise to his savior.

He served the Lord well as a music minister, visitation minister, and Sunday school teacher.

 FAMILY

Survived by:

Ex-wife: Dorothy (Dot) Carter

Surviving Children: Charles Carter, Jr., Robert and Kathleen Carter, Timothy and Tolmina Carter, Cheryl and Jeffrey Bressler, Laura Carter, and James Carter.

 Grandchildren: Michael and Adam Carter, Timothy Jr., Alexis, Nicholas, Crystal, and Paula Carter, Megan, Lorena, Logan, Leanna, Brandon, Erin, and Katelynn, April, Jeffrey Jr, and Kirsten, Nathanial and Cameron Schnell.

Predeceased by:

                        Baby Son: James Michael (Jamie) Carter

            Beloved Daughter: Beverly Elaine Schnell

SERVICE

To be held at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home located at 2653 N. Main St.
Crossville, TN 38555 on Saturday, October 15 at 4:00 PM.  Family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00.  Toll Free: 1-800-896-8102

Thank you for all your prayers and support.  It has meant so much more than you will ever know.

Mark Sullivan Jr. “Junior”

Junior of Crossville, TN was born October 17, 1926 and died October 8, 2011. He was 84. At 18 he served in the Army. He worked in timber but most of his work life was spent at H&R Slaughtering and started there in the 70’s when they opened. In his younger years he liked hunting and fishing and with a growing family, gardening became his passion. He loved to grow food for his family.

He is survived by his wife, Katie Bow Sullivan of Crossville; son, Michael Lynn Sullivan of Pikeville; three grandchildren, Holly Jernagin and Anthony of Stevenson, AL, Laura Sullivan of Stevenson, AL, and Brian Sullivan and LeAnn of Bridgeport, AL; and five great grandchildren. He has two brothers: Fred Sullivan of Dayton, OH and MNenzo Sullivan of Miami, FL. He has two sisters, Elizabeth York and Daisy Brown, both of Crossville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark Sullivan Sr. and Betty Hayes Sullivan; his brothers, James and Milford Sullivan; and sisters, Ruby Gang, Pearl Hugett and Jewel Hancock.

His services will be on Monday, October 10, 2011 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 to 1 with services to follow. Burial will be in the Crossville City Cemetery.

Ruth W. Johnson

Ruth Webb Johnson, daughter of the late Pearl Evans Webb and Floyd Webb of Kermit, WV and wife of the late Ray F. Johnson of Huntington, WV died October 5, 2011 in Crossville, TN. 

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Johnson Palladino, son in law Vincent Palladino, four grandchildren, Jeff and Bobbi Beckley of Columbus, OH, Steve and Jeanne Beckley of San Diego, CA, Susan Barnett of Buda, TX, Karen and Brent Harrod of Louisville, KY, eight great grandchildren,  one great great granddaughter, sister Della Marcum of Lovely, KY, and brother Carl Webb of Scottown, OH.  She was preceded in death by one sister, Violet Webb and four brothers, Clifford, Floyd Jr., Arthur and Robert (Archie) Webb.

She was executive secretary for the United Way in Huntington, WV for 33 years and a member of the Church of Christ in WV and Vero Beach, FL. 

Interment will be held in Huntington, WV with graveside services at Ridgelawn Cemetery at a later date. 

 

LeRoy Darwin Robinson Jr.

LeRoy D. Robinson Jr. 69, went to be with the lord on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011.  He is survived by wife Phyllis, sons Michael (Lisa) Robinson, William (Kathy) Robinson, daughter Barbara (Steve) Bevacqua, 13 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, sisters Pat Robinson, Alice Edwards, brother Richard Robinson and many nieces and nephews.  Proceeded in death by mother Edith McKeen, father LeRoy Robinson, brothers Lawrence Robinson and James Robinson.
 
A memorial service will be held Friday, October 7th, 2011 at 4:00 PM at the Lantana Road Baptist Church with Pastor Scott Johnson officiating. 
 
 

Roy Vaughan

Roy Allen Vaughan, age 77, was born April 10, 1934 in Huntington, West Virginia and died on Sept. 30, 2011 in Crossville, TN. He was a tradesman working mainly as an electrician and in his spare time enjoyed working with his hands creating objects of beauty out of wood. His woodworking skills consisted of cabinetmaking and constructing beautiful furniture. He was an artist drawing pictures on wood and using the woodburning technique as his medium.

He is survived by his wife Mary Lou Vaughan; two sons, Robert Allen Vaughan (Nancy) and Tommy Ernest Vaughan; three grandchildren, Tammy, Beth and Shawn; and five great grandchildren all from Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his parents Tony and Gertrude (Eskew) Vaughan, brothers, Leo Vaughan and Donald Eskew and a sister who died when she was very young.

Roy’s cremains will be scattered in Huntington, West Virginia in the Spring.