Dexter Bush Bussell

Dexter Bush Bussell, age 81 of New Paris, Ohio and formerly of Harrogate, TN died, Friday evening, October 5, 2007 at her daughter’s residence after an extended illness. Born on January 1, 1926 in Luther, TN she was the daughter of the late Dewey & Laura Ethel (Mills) McCoy. She had worked at the Atomic Energy Plant in Oakridge, TN; was a teachers Aide at Ellen Meyers School, Lincoln Memorial University, Clerk at Claiborne County Trustee’s office during busy seasons, farmer and housewife. Member of Shawanee Baptist Church in Shawanee, TN. Preceded in death by husbands: Leonard Bush, Andrew Bussell and William Rittenberry; son: Ricky Lee Rittenberry; brothers: Earl McCoy and Jeptha McCoy; son-in-law: J.D. Evans; grandson: Richard Harrah and Sister: Judith K. Heiskell.

Survived by children: Brenda (Wayne) Gulley of New Paris, OH, Geneva (Morris) Harrah of Meadow Bridge WV, Jeanette (Frank) Mulholland and Lillard Bush both of Zepheys Hills, FL, Willard K. Bush of Sylvester, GA. And Dorothy Evans of Pleasant View, TN. 11 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Nieces and nephews and special friend of 62 years, Mildred Wilson Nix and Wayne & Carolyn Sexton. Brothers & Sisters: Pierce (June) McCoy of Beavercreek, OH; Hubert (Jane) McCoy of Atheins, TN; Virgie (Ed) Rose of Beavercreek, OH; Dorothy (Maldry) Byrd of Little Rock, AK; Bonnie McCluskey of Norcross, GA; Dora (John) Hicks of Knoxville, Tn; Sisters-in-law: Janet (Jep) McCoy of Beavercreek, Oh; Luty (Earl) McCoy of Athens, TN.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Reece Funeral Home - 6340 Cumberland Gap Parkway - Harrogate, TN 37752. Interment will be in Harrogate Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Monday, October 8, 2007 from 5 to 8 pm at Reece Funeral Home. Local arrangement entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home - 220 East Main St. -Eaton, Ohio 45320. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com