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Larry D. Swallows Sr.
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Leonard O. Swallows
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Lucille Swallows
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Margie Willis Swallows
Mary Alice Swallows
Mary Kathleen Swallows
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Nadine E. Swallows
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P. J. Swallows
Paris Joe Swallows
Paris Joe Swallows III
Ralph Swallows
Ray Ensor Swallows
Ray Swallows
Ray Swallows
Rayford Swallows
Robert L. Swallows 
Ronald Bruce Swallows
Rondal Swallows
Russell A. Swallows
Sarah Ellen Swallows
Scott Swallows
Scotty Swallows
Terry Swallows
Thomas B. Swallows Sr.
Thomas Burr Swallows Jr
Thomas Burr Swallows Sr.
Thomas Elmus Swallows
Thurman Swallows
Todd Swallows
Tom Swallows
Tressie Nell Swallows
Vernon Swallows
Walter H. Swallows
Willie D. Swallows
Willie Joe Swallows
Wilma Swallows
Winnie Swallows
Zachary Taylor Swallows
 
 



Clarence M. Swallows
May 15, 1915 - Aug. 6, 2004
Clarence M. Swallows, 89, of Crossville, passed away Aug. 6, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 9 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. The Rev. Sandy Shawhan officiated.
Mr. Swallows was born May 15, 1915 in Putnam County, the son of Isaac and Effie Swallows.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Before retiring, he was employed by Volunteer Electric Cooperative for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Mayme Swallows; son and daughter-in-law, James Marvin and Bernese Swallows; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Peggy Flynn and Ray Harris; granddaughter, Leigh Swallows Peterman; step-granddaughter, Monica Leigh; brother, Clinton Swallows; and sisters, Daisy Holt, Gertha Abner, Bertha Dillon and Myrtle Carter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Parsons Swallows; stepson, Robert Ted Flynn; brothers, Haskell and Benton Swallows; and sister, Beulah Boatman.
Pallbearers were Fred Parsons, Bud Steele, David Weismuller, Lloyd Jackson, Hugh Goss and Don Moody.
Honorary pallbearers were VEC employees, Ordon Sevier, Ervia Hamby, Glenn Miller, Betty Moody, Irene Weismuller, Paul Whittenburg, Lyle Williams, Raymond Webb and Glen Blaylock.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Clifford Swallows
Feb. 16, 1918 - July 18, 2004
Clifford Lawrence Swallows, 86, of Crossville, passed away July 18, 2004. Funeral services were conducted July 20 from the chapel of Mundy Funeral Home South Chapel at Clarkrange, with Bro. Michael Swallows officiating. Burial was in the Campground Cemetery, with graveside military services.
Mr. Swallows was born Feb. 16, 1918, the son of Thomas Elmus and Laura Mae Wilson Swallows.
He was a veteran of World War II and a purple heart recipient. He was last employed with Turner Day Handle Mill in Crossville.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Wanda Swallows, Dale and Judy Swallows, Freeman Swallows and Dwayne and Rhonda Swallows, all of Crossville; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and David Cook of Crossville; stepsons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Helen Melton and Ervie Charles and Sue Melton, all of Crossville; brothers, Leamon Swallows of Clarkrange, Lozier Swallows of Florida, Vernon Swallows of Monterey and Clarence Swallows of Monterey; sisters, Winnie Bilbrey and Evelyn Thompson, both of Monterey; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Maggie Marie Petty Swallows; second wife, Hazel Pauline Turner Melton Swallows; son, Ronald Bruce Swallows; step-grandson, Charles Chuck Melton; brothers, Thurman Swallows and an infant boy; and sisters, Erma Hargis, Velma Wilson and an infant girl.
Pallbearers were Chris Selk, Allen Miller, Scott Cook, Harold Coats, Heath SwallowsJeff Swallows, Jamie Lee, Donnie Melton, Tommy Melton and Barry Melton.
Mundy Funeral Home South Chapel of Clarkrange was in charge of the arrangements.

Margie Willis Swallows, 80, Allensville, Ky., died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at Auburn Health Care Center in Auburn, Ky.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Latham Funeral Home, with Mack Craig officiating. Burial will be in Joines Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and Monday from 9 a.m. until the hour of the service at the funeral home.

She was born July 27, 1923, in Todd County, daughter of Less and Marie Heltsley Harrison. She was the widow of James R. Willis Sr. and Fredie Paul Swallows.

Mrs. Swallows was a homemaker and a member of Allensville Church of Christ.

Survivors include three sons, James R. Willis Jr., Palm Desert, Calif., Earl E. Willis, Morgantown, Ky., and Frank E. Willis Sr., Las Vegas; two daughters, Joyce L. Emberton, Bowling Green, Ky., and Deborah A. Whitman, Russellville, Ky.; 16 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. 



Effie M. Swallows
Battle Creek  Passed Away: 04/12/04
Publication Date: 04/14/04
Effie M. Swallows, 77, of Battle Creek, died Monday, April 12, 2004, at her home.

She was born November 14, 1926, in Sparta, Tennessee, the daughter of James A. and Amie F. (Bumbalough) Cox.

She married Asa D. Swallows on October 25, 1943, in Battle Creek.

Effie worked for Shirt Factory in Tennessee, Michigan Carton, Kresge Department Store and Dawn Donuts.

She enjoyed sewing, doing crafts, gardening, spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a member of The Potters House Church.

She is survived by her husband, Asa D. Swallows; daughter, Patricia (Jim) Lindley of Aurora, Illinois; son, Asa J. (Sharon) Swallows, Jr. of Battle Creek; daughter, Faye (Richard) DePuy of Hudsonville, Michigan, daughter, Linda Collige of Battle Creek; sons, Gary (Carolyn) Swallows of Phoenix, Arizona; sister, Doris (Donnie) Speck of Battle Creek; 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 11 brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be held at The Potter's House Church, 226 Capital Ave., N.E. on Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, 12:00 p.m. at the church with Pastor Mark A. Hopper officiating. Burial will be in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial tributes may be made to The Potter's House Church. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. 



Mary Kathleen (Kathey) Swallows, 39
Quebeck resident and Warren County native Mary Kathleen (Kathey) Swallows, 39, died Oct. 24 at her home.

A factory worker, she was the daughter of William Dyer of Morrison and the late Linda Faye Boyd. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey K. Swallows; sons, Stephen J. and Dakota L. Swallows of Quebeck; sister, Teresa M. Pelham of McMinnville; grandmother, Dola Boyd of McMinnville; and nephew, Cody L. Bottoms of McMinnville.

Services were held Monday at Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta with Fate Wilson officiating. Burial followed at Preston Heights Cemetery.

Hunter Funeral Home of Sparta was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Oct. 29, 2003
FROM THE DAILY NEWS JOURNAL, MURFREESBORO



Leonard O. Swallows
June 6, 1947 - Oct. 28, 2004
Leonard O. Swallows, 57, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 28, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 31 at Midway Baptist Church. Bro. Dennie Moore and Bro. Glen Davenport officiated, with special music by the Menonite Singers.
Mr. Swallows was born June 6, 1947, in Overton County, the son of Delmer and Delsie Bilbrey Swallows.
He worked as a press operator for General Processing and was of the Baptist faith. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #483. He was a kind-hearted man who enjoyed helping people, especially his neighbors and friends. He liked to talk with anyone who stopped by. He loved the outdoors and all the precious time he spent with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Permelia "Meady" Swallows of Crossville; sons and daughters-in-law, Dwayne and Tonya Swallows and Stephen and June Swallows, all of Crossville; brother, Rondal Swallows of Cookeville; sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Norman Evans of Cleveland; sister, Mildred Swallows of Crossville; and grandchildren, Heath, Nicole and Kevin Swallows.
Pallbearers were Scott Webb, Jeff Webb, Glen Clark, James Richards, Stanley Farmer and Josh Swallows.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC was in charge of the arrangements.
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Mary Alice Swallows
Died: 10-04-2004
Mary Alice Swallows, 87, of Sale Creek, died Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, in the Soddy Daisy Health Care Center.
She was born in Hamilton County on July 7, 1917, the daughter of the late Jesse and Martha Alice (Thomas) Iles. She lived in Sale Creek for many years where she was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Services are today, Oct. 6, 2004, at noon, in the funeral home chapel, the Rev. Claude Pendergrass officiating. Burial will follow in Rhea Memory Gardens.
Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton is in charge of the arrangements. 

Nancy Ellen Swallows
Nancy Ellen Swallows, 96, of Springfield, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, at Beverly Healthcare Center.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Smith officiating.
Interment followed in Elmwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Swallows was born Sept. 9, 1908, in Warren County, Ky., to the late James and Jeanette Basham Cockrell.
She was a homemaker and a member of North Springfield Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Clinton Swallows and her daughter, Juanita Beatrice Hallum.
Survivors include sons, Odis Swallows Sr., of Springfield and Joseph Darrell Swallows of Portland; a daughter, Ruby Martine Hulsey of Greenbrier; grandchildren, Odis Swallows Jr., Nancy Moffitt, Elaine West, Patricia Carden, Lissa Stoll, John Hulsey Jr., Shawn Worsham, Kim Sliger, Kayla Turns Swallows: 16 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to Gideon’s International.
Robertson County Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ray Ensor Swallows
Mr. Ray Ensor Swallows, 87, of the Dodson Chapel community in Overton County, passed away at Livingston Regional Hospital on Tuesday, November 9, 2004, following a brief illness.
He was born June 15, 1917, to the late Frank and Mary (Gibbons) Swallows. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Eva (Neal) Swallows; and his daughters and sons-in-law, Paula and Donnie Stover of the Dodson Chapel community and Sandra and Jim Elliott of Oliver Springs. He is also survived by his grandchildren and their spouses, Donita (Stover) and Don Burnett of Livingston, Caryn (Stover) and Jeff Robichaud of Algood, Lisa (Elliott) and Kenny Powell of Clinton, and Kevin Elliott of Oliver Springs; and his great grandchildren, Brad and Ashley Powell and Austin Powell, all of Clinton, Hunter Burnett of Livingston, Jordan Monger and Sierra Elliott, both of Oliver Springs, and Morgan Robichaud of Algood.
He was preceded in death by his infant brother, Roy Frank; and his sister, Eva Mae.
Ray was an active member of Dodson Chapel United Methodist Church since 1931, where he served as a trustee and Sunday School teacher for many years.
He served with the United States Army in Europe during World War II, and was a member of VFW James T. Davis Post 5062, where he proudly served as a member of their Honor Guard. In 1998, he was honored to participate in a memorial service at Arlington National Cemetery for a fallen comrade, and wore his original WWII uniform.
He was known as "Mr. Swallows" for 27 years to his students at Rickman High School, and was named Tennessee's Biology Teacher of the Year in 1967. He was class sponsor at the school for many years, and enjoyed accompanying many groups of students on their senior trip to Washington, DC.
His hobbies over the years were playing guitar, spelunking, woodworking, and carving. In the past several years, he especially enjoyed giving carved mushrooms to friends and acquaintances. A very special activity for him was speaking to students in schools about patriotism.
A celebration service of his life was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 2004, at Dodson Chapel United Methodist Church, with interment following in the church cemetery. Rev. Jackie Wheeler officiated the service, and music was provided by his former students, The Webb Sisters: Geraldine (Webb) Garrett, Wyndoline (Webb) Farris, Betty (Webb) Owens, Marsha (Webb) Eldridge, and Sharon (Webb) Sevier.
Pallbearers were Hunter Burnett, Sam Gibbons, Howard Anderson, Randy Dodson, Jim Means, and Kenneth Dodson.
The Rickman High School Class of 1960 served as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dodson Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund, America Cancer Society, and American Heart Association.

Thomas B. Swallows Sr.
May 10, 1917 - Nov. 6, 2004
Thomas Burr Swallows Sr., 87, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 6, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. David Rowan officiated, with special music by Reba Deane Reed, John and Ginger Hunnicutt and Diana Ledbetter.
Mr. Swallows was born May 10, 1917, in Putnam County, the son of Jimmy and Eller West Swallows.
He was a boiler operator for Turner, Day & Woolworth Handle Co. and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Mary Castleman Swallows of Crossville; sons, Ralph, Bobby and David Swallows of Crossville; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Burton and Odell Swallows of Cookeville; and sisters, Dorothy Dishman of Algood and Emogean Neal of Cookeville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Burr Swallows Jr.; brothers, Ray and Carson Swallows; and sisters, Lucille Boatman and Nola Boatman.
Pallbearers were Scotty Swallows, Terry Swallows, Bruce Simmons, Nathan Smith, Bruce Smith and Russell Smith.
Honorary pallbearers were Jeremy Swallows and Brent Swallows.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Willie D. Swallows
Funeral services for Mr. Willie D. Swallows, 81, of Livingston, were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2004, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home.
Burial was in Overton County Memorial Gardens with Rev. Craig Green officiating.
Mr. Swallows died Wednesday, November 3 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was a farmer, an ATF agent, a real estate agent, former owner of Robbins & Garrett Electric & Plumbing, a member of First United Methodist Church in Livingston, a United States Army veteran of World War II, and a member of the VFW and American Legion.
Born March 6, 1923, in Overton County, he was the son of the lateH.C. and Mary Ada (Webb) Swallows. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lillian Swallows.
Survivors include two daughters, Elaine Grimes of Hilham and Virginia Moore of Memphis; four grandchildren, Kelly Grimes of Livingston, Melissa Smith of Cookeville, Amy Hertter of Martin, and Patrick Moore of Memphis; and two great grandchildren, Rylee Hertter of Martin and Katie-Claire Smith of Cookeville.
Pallbearers were Pat Grimes, Don Moore, Patrick Moore, Ryan Hertter, Mike Smith, and Kevin Fleming.
Serving as honorary pallbearers were Max Garrett, Sam Gibbons, Ernest Geesling, Charles "Chig" Parrott, Mike Swallows, Billy Dan Buford, and Mike Austin.
Special care provided by Speck Funeral Home. (C)


Russell A. Swallows
Russell A. Swollows, 85, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at his residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home in Goodlettsville at 2 p.m. with Dr. Tim Rayborn officiating.
Interment followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. Swollows was ministered to by the Believers Baptist Fellowship Church in Hendersonville.
He was retired from Reichold Chemical Co., and was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his loving daughter, Nina Jackson and son-in-law, Ron; grandson, Edward Jackson; and a twin sister, Teenie Ruth Roark of Springfield.
Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville was in charge of arrangements.

He was the son of Zachary Taylor Swallows and Lucinda Ellen Scarborough Swallows.



Rootsweb Obituary Index
Tennessee

Swallows, Eugene E. 04/24/1947 53 Monterey, TN 11/11/2000



My father John Wesley LEE was born 3-4-1885 in Montery to Lafayette LEE and Arrelly SWALLOWS. His father died 3-20-1886 and was buried in Beaver Hill Cemetery in Putnam Co. I am searching for the cemetery. My father was reared for a brief period of time by uncle Joe LEE whose home was in LEE'S Cove TN. in Putnam Co. A sister Dora Ann LEE born 4-20-1881 maried William STORIE 9-19-00 and made her home in Montery until just before she died in the 1980's.
Source: Martha Waters -- P. O. Box 464, Natchitoches, LA 71458-0464


Daily Statesman, Mo.

Carl B. "Bunk" Swallows
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
Carl B. "Bunk" Swallows, 78, of Puxico died Thursday, March 2, 2006, at his residence, Mr. Swallows was born Nov. 29, 1927, in Bloomfield. A former resident of Bloomfield and Poplar Bluff, he moved to Puxico in 1963. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in World War II. He was employed at Southwestern Bell and retired in 1986 after 35 years.
On July 23, 1955, he married Dean Renfro in Dexter. She survives.

Other survivors include two children, Dan Swallows and Lisa Brovold, both of Winter Set, Iowa; two nephews, Todd and Scott Swallows; and one niece, Sally Miller.

Preceding him in death were one son, Tom Swallows; one brother, J.R. Swallows; and his parents, Cecil and Ann Swallows.

Visitation will be held at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at Morgan-Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. at Puxico City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Preferred Hospice in Dexter or American Heart Association and Telephone Pioneers of which he was a life member.



 Delmer Swallows - Crossville Chronicle (Mar/15/2006) Save This
Delmer Swallows
Feb. 14, 1924 - Jan. 17, 2004
Delmer Swallows, 79, of Mayland, passed away Jan. 17, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 18 from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home. The Rev. Dennie M. Moore Sr. officiated, with interment following in the Midway Cemetery on Jan. 19.
Mr. Swallows was born Feb. 14, 1924 in Overton County, TN, to General and Srah Boslen Swallows.
He was a heavy equipment operator.
Survivors include his daughters, Wilma Evans of Cleveland, TN and Mildred Swallows of Crossville; sons, Leonard Swallows of Crossville and Rondal Swallows of Cookeville; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Lou Phillips of Clarkrange.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delcie Bilbrey Swallows.
Goff Funeral Home of Monterey was in charge of the arrangements.



James R. Swallows
JEFFERSONVILLE, KY
SWALLOWS, JAMES R., 62, died Friday, June 30, 2006, at Riverview Village, Clarksville, IN. He retired from Reynolds Aluminum Co., Louisville. Memorial service will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Coots Funeral Home in Jeffersonville. Visitation is from noon to time of memorial Monday. His body was donated to the U of L School of Medicine. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Crusade for Children.

Published in The Courier-Journal on 07/02/2006.



Larry D. Swallows Jr.

Feb. 23, 1970 - Dec. 26, 2005

Larry Dale Swallows Jr., 35, Anderson, Indiana died Dec. 26, 2005, at his residence after a long and courageous battle with cancer. His strength, humor and love will enable all of those who survive to cherish his memory.

He was born Feb. 23, 1970, in Anderson, and resided in Anderson all of his life. He was an installer for Reeder Heating and Air Conditioning.

He graduated from Anderson High School in 1989.

He was a NASCAR fan, loved to camp, fish, was an avid poker player and loved to spend time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Angela (Niccum) Swallows; parents, Larry D. Swallows Sr. and Linda (Winningham) Swallows; stepson, Justin Emmons of Anderson; stepdaughter, Ashley Emmons of Anderson; brother, Danny Swallows of Anderson; sister, Lisa and husband David Vice of Pendleton; mother-in-law, Wanda Niccum of Anderson; sister and brother-in-law, Tony and Andrea Shields of Anderson; nephews, Jeremy Vice and Brady Shields; nieces, Taylor Vice, Shelby Vice, Kayley Swallows and Chloe Shields; two special cousins very close to his heart, Lindy Bair and Matthew Willis, as well as a lifelong friend, Jeff Baker; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Sarah Ellen Swallows in November of 1993 and Anna Lee (Winningham) McCraken in June of 1995; father-in-law, Charles Robert Niccum in July of 2005; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, Anderson, with Brian Dwiggins officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Middletown.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the South Chapel.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.



Herald Bulletin (Nov/5/2005)

Nadine E. Swallows

April 7, 1940 - Nov. 3, 2005

Nadine E. Swallows, 65, Anderson, passed away Nov. 3, 2005, at Community Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born April 7, 1940, in Anderson, and lived in Anderson all of her life. She worked for several years at the Thunderbird Bar.

She is survived by two sons,Paris Joe (wife, Teresa) Swallows and Dale Lee (wife, Roxanne) Swallows, all of Anderson; seven grandchildren, Misty Swallows, Joseph Swallows, P. J. Swallows, Ashley Swallows, Lonzo Lee Swallows, Armonda Hassler and Samantha Jones; one great-grandson, Paris Joe Swallows III; one great-grandchild on the way; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonzo E. Swallows; and three sisters, Joanne Wood, Della Swallows and Infant Webb.

Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home with Pastor Edgar M. Woodall officiating. Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.



Ray Swallows, 71, Barnesburg, Road, Somerset, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, January 18th, 2005 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born March 16th, 1933 in Monterey, Tennessee, a son of the late Walter H. Swallows and Lora Jane Hargis Swallows. He was a United States Army Korean War Veteran, a farmer and retired after 28 years at Cumberland Wood & Chair Factory. He was a member of the American Legion Post #38 and a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church, Somerset, Kentucky.

He is survived by his wife; Norma Poynter Swallows, whom he married on March 28th, 1957 in Pulaski County by Odell Sears: one daughter; Brenda Swallows, Barnesburg, Kentucky: 4 grandchildren; Angela McClure, April Godbey, Rodney Stevens and Bobbie Sullivan: 4 great grandchildren; Brett Sullivan, Brianna Sullivan, Hope McClure and Trent McClure: several aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his parents: one son; Rayford Swallows: one daughter; Connie Sue Godbey: one sister; Tressie Nell Jones.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 21st, 2005 at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Brother Will Brown and Brother Gene Hansford officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Somerset, Kentucky. Visitation will be after 6:00 p.m., Thursday, January 20th, 2005 at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

Military honors will be given by American legion Post # 38 Honor Guard.



Robert L. Swallows - Overton County News (Mar/22/2006)
Funeral services held for Robert Swallows
Robert L. Swallows, 63, well-known citizen of the sixth district of Overton County, died at his home one mile west of Livingston, on Saturday, March 14, after an illness of several months of heart ailment.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sallie Hardy Swallows, four children, Miss Ida Swallows, Mrs. Edna Davis, Herman and Byrd Swallows, all of Cleveland, Ohio.

Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon by the Revs. Lexie Freeman and S. Dewey Organ, with burial in the Mt. Gilead cemetery.



Thomas B. Swallows Sr.
May 10, 1917 - Nov. 6, 2004
Thomas Burr Swallows Sr., 87, of Crossville, passed away Nov. 6, 2004. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 9 from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home, with burial in Green Acres Memory Gardens. Bro. David Rowan officiated, with special music by Reba Deane Reed, John and Ginger Hunnicutt and Diana Ledbetter.
Mr. Swallows was born May 10, 1917, in Putnam County, the son of Jimmy and Eller West Swallows.
He was a boiler operator for Turner, Day & Woolworth Handle Co. and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Mary Castleman Swallows of Crossville; sons, Ralph, Bobby and David Swallows of Crossville; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Burton and Odell Swallows of Cookeville; and sisters, Dorothy Dishman of Algood and Emogean Neal of Cookeville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Burr Swallows Jr.; brothers, Ray and Carson Swallows; and sisters, Lucille Boatman and Nola Boatman.
Pallbearers were Scotty Swallows, Terry Swallows, Bruce Simmons, Nathan Smith, Bruce Smith and Russell Smith.
Honorary pallbearers were Jeremy Swallows and Brent Swallows.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Vernon Swallows
Funeral services for Mr. Vernon Swallows, 58, of the Union B Community of Overton County, near Monterey, were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2005, from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home in Monterey.

Burial was in Campground Cemetery with Rev. Harlon Thompson officiating.

Mr. Swallows died Wednesday, January 26 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was a factory worker at FFM.

Born February 11, 1946, in Overton County, he was the son of the late Elmus and Laura (Wilson) Swallows. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Clifford Swallows and Thurman Swallows; two sisters, Velma Wilson and Erma Hargis; and four infant brothers and sisters.

Survivors include two sisters, Winnie Bilbrey of the Crossroads Community and Evelyn Thompson and her husband, Harold, of the Union B Community; three brothers, Losure Swallows of Winter Haven, FL, Leamon Swallows and his wife, Susie, of Clarkrange, and Clarence Swallows and his wife, Emogene, of Monterey; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Special care provided by Goff Funeral Home. (C)



Cookeville.com | Obituaries
Willie Joe Swallows 07/26/2006

Willie Joe Swallows
Funeral services for Mr. Willie Joe Swallows, 72, of Muddy Pond, were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2006, from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home with Rev. David Phillips officiating.

Burial was in Muddy Pond Cemetery.

Mr. Swallows died Wednesday, July 26 at Standing Stone Care and Rehabilitation Center in Monterey. He was a general laborer. Born November 2, 1933, in Muddy Pond, he was the son of the late Tilbert and Mattie (Sams) Swallows.

Survivors include 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Lonzie and Nella Dean Swallows and James and Elza Swallows, all of Monterey; 2 sisters-in-law, Maggie Swallows of Monterey and Liza Swallows of Muddy Pond; and several nephews and nieces.

Special care provided by Goff Funeral Home. (C)



Woody Swallows

Canton - Woodrow Martin "Woody" Swallows, 79, of Mountain View Apartments, Canton, died Thursday, May 19, 2005, at his residence.

He was a native of Barberton, Ohio, and the son of the late Willie and Julia Lee Swallows.

He was a self-employed painter and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witness.

In addition to his wife of 59 years, Margaret Phillips Swallows, he is survived by two daughters, Gloria Jeanne Gill of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Juanita Sue Morris of Cooperstown, N.Y.; five sons, David Michael Swallows of Myrtle Beach, S.C., William Eugene Swallows of Waynesville, Thomas Jay Swallows of Encinitas, Calif., Jeffery Wayne Swallows of Jacksonville, Fla., and Gregory Scott Swallows of Fairbanks, Alaska; 24 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. There were six brothers and three sisters in his family.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Clyde Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses.

Memorials may be made to Haywood Regional Medical Center Hospice, 560 Leroy George Drive, Clyde, NC 28721.

For those who desire, an online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.wellsfuneralhome.com.



 J.V. Bilbrey

Jan. 3, 1942 ? April 10, 2006

J.V. Bilbrey, 64, of Crossville, passed away April 10, 2006. Funeral services were conducted April 12 from the chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home, with Randy Bilbrey officiating. Special music was provided by Danny and Darlene Norris. Burial was in Midway Cemetery in Clarkrange.

Mr. Bilbrey was born Jan. 3, 1942 in Cumberland County, the son of Audrey Irene Bilbrey and Estel Bilbrey.

He was an auto mechanic.

Survivors include his mother, Audrey Irene Bilbrey of Crossville; sons, Raymond Bilbrey and Jeffrey Bilbrey of Crossville; brothers and sisters, Adean Vaughn of Monterey, Gwen Pryor of Crossville, Harlon Bilbrey of Crossville, Jeanette King of Mayland, Terry Bilbrey, Jerry Bilbrey and Brenda Swallows, all of Crossville; and half-brothers and sister, Charles Ray, Jerry, Jimmy and J.R. Medley, all of Crossville, and Kathy Medley of Sparta.

He was preceded in death by his father, Estel Bilbrey; and sisters, Mayzell, Margie Louise, Grace Edith, Willene and Earnestine Bilbrey.

Pallbearers were Charles Ray Medley, J.R. Medley, Junior Pryor, Ron Vaughn, Rodney Swallows and Bobby Swallows.

Honorary pallbearer was Trent Abston.

Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.