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Tuesday, January 29, 2013



Lonnie C. Marlow, age 63, of LaFollette passed away Friday, January 25, 2013.  Preceded in death by father, Mitchell Marlow; brothers, Layton and PhillipRay Mitchell; sister, Jo Lee Russell 
Survivors:
Mother:  Josephine Couberth
Brother:  Roy Marlowe
Graveside Services & Interment were held 1 PM Monday at Peabody Cemetery.
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home


Mr. Raymond L. Adcock, age 80 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 28, 2013. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of VFW in West Carrollton, OH. Preceded in death by parents, Elias Adcock and Willie White Adcock, brothers, Calvin (Bus) Adcock and Jim Adcock, sister, Mary Teague, sisters-in-law, Alma Jean Adcock and Emma Sue Adcock, brother-in-law, Quinton Teague.

Survivors: Wife of 61 years Ella Brewer Adcock of LaFollette; daughter, Rayma Daugherty and husband, Mark of Jacksboro; grandson, Grant Daugherty of Jacksboro; brothers, Bill Adcock and Bob Adcock and wife, Ruby of LaFollette; special sister-in-law, Hazel Sumner. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends.

It was Mr. Adcock’s wishes to be cremated. Memorial Services Wednesday 5 P.M. at Cedar Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating. Family visitation will follow the services at the Church. Online condolences for Mr. Adcock may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Raymond L. Adcock.

Monday, January 28, 2013


Mrs. Lissie A. Reynolds, age 89 of LaFollette passed away Friday, January 25, 2013, at LaFollette Health & Rehab Center.  She attended the LaFollette Church of God.  Preceded in death by husband, James Reynolds, parents, William Harrison Ayers and Nancy Bell Clepper Ayers, brother, Thomas Lee Ayers, sister, Annie Ayers Reynolds, and Janie Ayers Tidwell.

Survivors:  Brother, Woodrow Ayers of Georgia and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Monday 7 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Delmus Bruce officiating.  Family and friends will meet Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services and interment.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Monday before funeral services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mrs. Reynolds may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Lissie A. Reynolds.

Marilyn Doris Emmons Prim 

Mrs. Marilyn Doris Emmons Prim, 72, retired secretary for the State of Tennessee Fire Marshall’s office, died Monday at her residence in Lynnville.   A graveside service for Mrs. Prim will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Campbell Memorial Gardens in LaFollette.   The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 4 – 8:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia and Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Martin-Wilson Funeral Home in LaFollette.

Charlene Hawkins

Charlene Hawkins, age 78 of Lake City passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at her residence. She was born on April 26, 1934 in Anderson County, TN to the late Charlie and Lillie Foust McCoy .She was a member of Clinch River Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, Charlene is preceded in death by her husband Bobby Ray Hawkins, her sister, Ethel Blanc, her brothers: Leonard McCoy, Joe McCoy, and Tom Lee McCoy, her half sister, Retha Phillips, and her half brother, Glen Foust.

Survivors:

Daughter                              Marilyn Daugherty and Husband Kenneth                 Lake City

Sisters                                   Gladys Tucker                                                              Ohio

                                                Sue Hembree                                                              Lake City

Grandchildren                     Douglas Kenneth Daugherty and Wife Crystal          Caryville

                                            Darrick Eugene Daugherty and Wife Amber               Briceville

Great Grandchildren          Dalton Kenneth Daugherty

                                                McKenzie Fitzgerald

                                                Danica Kendall Daugherty

Several other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2013 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2013 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Norton officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession to the Clinch River Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. interment.

You can also view Charlene’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com 

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.

Mary Lillian Armes Smithers

Mary Lillian Armes Smithers of LaFollette passed away Saturday January 26, 2013. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jacksboro. Mary is preceded in death by parents, Virgil and Lucinda Armes and sister, Sally White.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, John Edward Smithers.  Sons and daughters in law, Mike and Marie Smithers and Jeff and Lois Ann Smithers.  Grandchildren, Amy Smithers Blankenship (Brent), Emily Smithers Raulston (Andrew), Molly Smithers Starbird (Steven), Jake Smithers and Abbey Smithers. Great grand daughter, Victoria Blankenship. Siblings,  Rhoda Dagley, Lydia Hatmaker, Loretta Woods, Virgil Armes, Deana Parks, and Freddy Armes.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2013 with funeral service to follow at First Baptist Church Jacksboro with Pastor Bill Morris officiating.  Those planning to attend the burial will meet Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens.

You can also view Mary’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com 



Ruby Hazel Childress passed away, January 25, 2012 at Morrison Woods in Muncie, IN at the age of 97. Ruby is formally from LaFollette, TN., where she lived until Nov. 2007 and moved to Muncie, IN to live with her daughter.

Ruby was born in Claiborne County, TN. May 25, 1915, the daughter of Ed and Hettie Yoakum. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold G. Childress, who passed away in March, 1966. Her parents, Ed and Hettie Yoakum, three sisters and two brothers.

She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Alice M. Littell, husband David, Muncie, IN. Granddaughters, Lee Ann Brown, husband Brad, Pendleton, IN., Lisa Fullman, Muncie, IN. great granddaughters, Devan Crabtree, Brett Fullman, and step granddaughter, Kelsey Brown, great great granddaughter, Lyllian Kay Crabtree, and Kenzie Brown. Sister in law, Imojean Childress Morris of Dandridge, TN. Several nieces and nephews, a special niece, Helen Ann McCarron in Sacramento, CA.

Ruby retired from Imperial Reading Mfg. Company in LaFollette, TN after 41 years of employment along with help maintaining the family farm. She was a faithful member of the Well Spring Methodist Church, Methodist Women, and sang in the church choir. She belonged to the TN Association for Family and Community Education, (UT/Extension) and one year was voted Woman of the Year. She served a three year term as 1st Alternate on the Community Committee of the USDA Farm Service Agency of Campbell County. She served many years as a Salvation Army volunteer, and nursing facility visitation.

Ruby was dearly loved and a joy to all who knew her. She was also known for her famous peanut butter roll candy, peanut butter fudge, and old fashion stack cakes. She loved raising a garden and summer canning.

Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 1, 10:00 AM at Walters Funeral Home in LaFollette followed by the Service at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow at the Yoakum Cemetery in Claiborne County, TN. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Well Springs Methodist Church, 168 Well Road, LaFollette, TN 37766. Online condolences for Mrs. Childress may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Ruby Hazel Childress.




Willie J. Wilson, age 86, Caryville of passed away Saturday January 26, 2013. She was of the Baptist faith. 

Preceded in death by Parents: McKinley and Laura Eldridge Wilson. 

Survived by Brother: Carl Wilson of Claxton. Sisters: Doris F. Lawless of Claxton, Mitza Webb of Caryville and Donna Leach and husband Robert of Florence, KY 

Graveside service and interment will be 2 PM Monday January 28, 2013 in Oak Grove cemetery. 

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette 


Condy Seiber, age 86, of LaFollette passed away Saturday January 26, 2013. He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother that loved spending time with his family and taking care of his animals, he loved being outdoors and farming. 

Preceded in death by Wife: Margaret Farmer Seiber. Son: David Seiber. Daughter: Kathleen Seiber. Parents: George and Rachel McKamey Seiber. Brothers: Clarence and Marshall Seiber. Sisters: Ethel Phillips, Naomi Byrge and Rodie Seiber. 

Survived by Daughter: Connie Sue Jobe of Jacksboro. Brother: Clois Seiber and wife Mary of Claxton. Sisters: Erma Goddard and husband Glen of Clinton and Lou Rosie Jones of Claxton. 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Visitation will be 6-8 PM Tuesday January 29, 2013 in Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8PM with Rev. Jimmy Rutherford officiating. Interment will be 11 AM Wednesday January 30, 2013 in Beech Fork Cemetery. 

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette. 

William “Moe” Moses, age 74, from Caryville passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013. He was a very loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, he loved painting murals and playing the guitar. 

Prededed in death by Parents: Norman & Emma Bowling Moses. Brother: Woodrow Moses. Sister: June Buhel. Brother-in-law: James Buhel. 

Survived by Sons: Joseph Moses & wife Karen and Mike Moses all of KY and Randy Moses of Iowa. Sister: Virginia Blackwell of Caryville. Grandchildren: Ashley & Creed Keisling, Joseph & Jerrica Moses, Trinity & Josh Powers, Charity Moses & Dillon Moses. 4 great-grandchildren. 

Visitation will be 11-1 PM Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Pleasant View United Methodist Church. Funeral service will follow at the church with Rev. Joseph Moses officiating. Interment will be in Woolfcreek Cemetery. 

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette is in charge of these arrangements. 

Patsy Sue (Longmire) Turner, age 64, of LaFollette passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013.  She was of the Baptist faith and a 1979 LPN graduate of TN School of Nursing.  .
Preceded in death by husband of 34 years, Charlie C. Turner, Sr.; parents, Bill & Lizzie Harris Longmire; sisters, Betty L. Longmire, Lela V. Love, Billie Claiborne; brothers, J. T. and Eugene Longmire; fiancé, Jerry Wayne Jackson.
Survivors: 
Sons:  Charlie C. Turner, Jr. & wife Crystal
           Ryan T. Turner and companion Steven Daniels
           Randy S. Turner & wife Charlene
Grandchildren:  Brittany Nicole Turner
                          Anthony Neal Petree
                          Rylan Scott Turner
Great grandchildren:  Carmen Deshea Teague
                                   Gavin Petree
Sisters:  Judie Caddell
             Jennie Goins
Brother:  Jesse Longmire
A host of other family and friends
Services 10 a.m. Friday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. Randy Comer officiating
Interment Campbell Memorial Gardens
Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013


Elma Botts, age 89, of Louisville, KY passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Christopher East Nursing Home in Louisville. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, & friend. Elma was a very kind-hearted person who was loved by everyone she met and was often called an “angel on earth.”

She was preceded in death by her parents Dennie & Bertha (King) Bridges, husband Oscar Botts, son Jerry Botts, 7 brothers, and 2 sisters.

She is survived by her son Rick Botts & wife Chery of Louisville, daughters Earlene Taylor & husband Bob and Elsie Lobb & husband Dean all of Louisville, 1 brother, 2 sisters, 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 from 1:00 – 7:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will be on Thursday, January 24th at 12:00 noon with Rev Harold Norman officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Stanfield Cemetery.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette is in charge of these arrangements.

Ms. Botts’ guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com



Nancy Wilson, age 71, of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013.   She was of the Christian faith.  Preceded in death by husband, Robert Lynn Wilson; parents, James & Susie Queener Massengill; sister, Ella Mae Webb.
Survivors:
Children:  Regina Hoskins & husband Tracy, Lake City
                 Tammy Irwin, LaFollette
                 Bobby Wilson & wife Andrea, LaFollette
                 Alford Wilson & wife Angela, LaFollette
11 Grandchildren         
1 Great-grandchild
Sisters:  Ellen & Gene Hollifield, Jacksboro
              Barbara & Willard Nelson, Atlanta, Ga.
              Alice & Gene Hatmaker, Jacksboro
              Mary S. & Bob Goins, Jacksboro
Graveside Services & Interment will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Grantsboro Cemetery
Rev. Justin Phillips officiating
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home


Robert “Bobby” Scott Guy, age 56, of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. He was a very loving husband of 37 years, father, grandfather, & brother who enjoyed spending time with his family, playing music, especially the drums & guitar with friends, painting & drawing, and showing his granddaughter how to paint & draw. 

He was preceded in death by his parents General Douglas & Mary Elizabeth (Hunley) Guy. 

He is survived by his wife Annie Guy of LaFollette, son David Guy & wife Terri of LaFollette, brother Joe Guy & wife Eve of Clinton, sister Ingrid Wells of New Jersey, and granddaughter Elizabeth Cheyene Guy. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 25th, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 pm with Rev Raymond Harness & Rev Tommy Sue Harness officiating. Interment will be on Saturday, January 26th, 2013 at 11:00 am at Bolinger Cemetery. 

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette is in charge of these arrangements. 


Tuesday, January 22, 2013


William “Billy” Lynn Hope, age 56, of LaFollette passed away on Monday, January 21st, 2013 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. He was a loving husband of 25 years as well as a wonderful father, grandfather, son, & brother that enjoyed spending time with his family who was his life. He enjoyed communicating with his friends on his CB radio as “RC”. He was a dedicated employee of OG Hughes for 25 years.

He was preceded in death by his father William N. Hope and infant grandson Logan.

He is survived by his mother Evelyn (McDeerman) Hope of LaFollette, wife Brenda Hope of LaFollette, daughter Katie Hope Adkins of LaFollette, brothers Wayne & wife Brenda of Kingston, Mark & wife Debbie, and Brent & wife Angie all of Jacksboro, grandchildren Elizabeth “Libby” and Cody, several nieces & nephews, and a host of other family & friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 24th, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 pm with Rev Lawrence Henegar officiating. Interment will be on Friday, January 25th, 2013 at 11:00 am at Powell Valley Cemetery.



Mrs. Barbara Anne Smith Tipton, age 75 of LaFollette, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013, at her home. She was preceded in death by her son, Steven Tipton, parents, Hillard and Bertha Smith, and brother, Carl Smith.

She is survived by one brother and four sisters.

Family and friends will meet Thursday 1 P.M. at Baird Cemetery for Graveside Services and Interment with Rev. Harry James officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Covenant Hospice, 3001 Lake Brook Boulevard, Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37909. Online condolences for Mrs. Tipton may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Barbara Anne Smith Tipton.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette is in charge of these arrangements.

Monday, January 21, 2013


Mrs. Alla Faye Mefford, age 74 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, January 18, 2013, at U.T. Medical Center.  She was a member of Fordtown Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, Costo and Wonnie Byrd.

Survivors:  Husband, Herman Mefford of Jacksboro; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Jeannie Mefford of Jacksboro; daughter, Penny Hamilton of MI; grandchildren, Drew, Amanda, Jeremy, and Melissa; brother, Lendon Byrd and wife, Brenda; sisters, Jean Williams and husband, J. C. and Barbara Daugherty and husband, Arlie.  Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Monday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Dupuy and Rev. Larry Russell officiating.  Family and friends will meet Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Mt. Paran Cemetery for graveside services and interment.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Monday before funeral services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mrs. Mefford may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. 


Ruby Lee Green 

Ruby (Buttram) Paul Green took the hand of sweet Jesus on Friday, January 18, 2013 to be reunited in Heaven with her loved ones who have gone before her.

Ruby was born on August 6, 1928 in Scott County Tennessee to Fred and Rebecca (Carson) Buttram and was the oldest of their ten children.

She is preceeded in death by her parents; husband and father of her children Hoyle Paul and Raymond Green. Infant son: Eddie Paul; Sisters: Princess Lowe and Althia Yancey and Brothers: Denzil Buttram and DJ Buttram. Grandchildren: Tammy Cross, Derrick Paul and Jimmy Webb: Sons-in-law: Leroy Sexton and Franklin Wallace.

Ruby is survived by her children who were the joy of her life: Ronnie Paul and wife Kathy, of Jacksonville, FL: Nella Faye Cross and husband Maynard of Oneida: Patricia Wallace of Caryville; Doris Jean Kennedy and husband Elbert of Lake City: Eugene Paul and wife Lillian of the Paint Rock community; Patsy Evans and husband Bill of Knoxville and Wanda Sexton of the Paint Rock community.
Siblings: Geraldine Lowe, James Buttram, Joey Buttram, Betty Yancey and Glen Buttram.
Grandchildren: Lisa Webb and son Matthew, Ronnie Lee Paul, Rick McCullah , Pam Gochenour and son Cason, Shonda Paul, Wayne McCullah and son Dusty and special grandson and care giver Chris Russell and daughters Macy and Lynlee.

Great-Great Grandsons Bently and Andrew.
Many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.


Funeral service 1 PM, Monday, Oneida Church of God

Rev. Charles Jeffers and Bro. Sammy Yancey officiating

Interment at Peaceful Rose Garden, Hellenwood

Friends may call 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday Cross-Smith Funeral Home

The body will be taken to Oneida Church of God at 4PM Sunday, where the family will receive friends until the funeral hour Monday.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home LaFollette, TN


Victor Joey Cecil, age 49, of Lake City passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2013. He was a member of Charity Worship. He loved God & his family very much, especially his daughters & grandchildren. Victor had a great sense of humor, was a very hard worker, an honest person who always put others before himself, had a brilliant mind, & was very inspirational. 

He was preceded in death by his father Tony Cecil. 

He is survived by his step-father & mother Ted & Virginia Rogers of LaFollette, wife Dawna Cecil of Lake City, daughters Toni Marie Cecil Weltch & husband Bruce Weltch of Lake City and Kylie Anne Cecil & fiancĂ© Jon Dodson of Lake City, brothers Jeffrey Cecil & wife Michelle Cecil of Jacksboro, brother-in-laws Keith & Tommy Slover of Winterhaven, FL, father & mother-in-law Tom & Louise Slover of LaFollette, grandchildren Ryleigh & Gabe Weltch, and a host of other relatives & friends. 

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 21st, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 pm with Rev Harry James officiating. Interment will be on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Helenwood Cemetery. 

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette is in charge of these arrangements.

Elma Botts, age 89, of Louisville, KY passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Christopher East Nursing Home in Louisville. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, & friend. Elma was a very kind-hearted person who was loved by everyone she met and was often called an “angel on earth.” 

She was preceded in death by her parents Dennie & Bertha (King) Bridges, husband Oscar Botts, son Jerry Botts, 7 brothers, and 2 sisters. 

She is survived by her son Rick Botts & wife Chery of Louisville, daughters Earlene Taylor & husband Bob and Elsie Lobb & husband Dean all of Louisville, 1 brother, 2 sisters, 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 from 1:00 – 7:00 pm in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will be on Thursday, January 24th at 12:00 noon with Rev Harold Norman officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Stanfield Cemetery. 

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette is in charge of these arrangements. 

LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Alla Faye Mefford.

Friday, January 18, 2013


Geneva Bullock age 81 of London, KY passed away Wednesday January 16, 2013 at her home. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist church, Geneva was a loving wife of 61 years that enjoyed taking care of her husband Tom and her cats and dogs. 

Preceded in death by Parents: Robert and Nellie Ward Wilson. Brother: Pearly Wilson. Sisters: Rose Marie SandersG, Bertie Lee Collins and Imogene Wilson. 

Survived by Husband Tom Bullock London, KY and several Nieces and Nephews. 

Visitation will be 12 noon till 1 PM Saturday January 19, 2013 in the chapel of Martin Wilson funeral home. Interment will follow the visitation at Campbell Memorial Gardens. 

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of these arrangements. 

Thursday, January 17, 2013


Mary Ruth Lynch Heatherly Ward, age 80, of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013.  She was of the Holiness faith.  Preceded in death by husbands, Lloyd C. Heatherly & William R. Ward; brothers, Archie A., Andrew J., Hubert L., & Roy Lynch ; sisters, Dolly V. Rigney & Avadia Annadean Lynch.

Survivors:

Son:  Mike Heatherly

Grandchildren:  Rosie Powell

                          Michael Heatherly

Great-grandchildren: Taylor & Melinda Powell

Brothers:  Kelly, John, & Franklin Lynch

Sisters:  Rosie Gibson & Geraldine Burton

Services 8 p.m. Friday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. James Adkins & Rev. Jack Goins officiating

Interment 11 a.m. Saturday C.B. Wilson Cemetery

Family will received friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home