William Ernest (Ernie) Roberts, 57

A retired machinist at DeZurik, he was preceded in death by his father, James Robert Roberts, his sister, Elizabeth Bradley and stepfather, Robert Crump.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Roberts; sons and daughter-in-law, Donovan Roberts, Terrence and Michelle Roberts and Matthew Roberts, all of McMinnville; his mother, Mary Crump of Quebeck; brother, Jeff Roberts of Fowlertown, Ind., and two step-grandddaughters.

Services were held Friday at Hunter Funeral Home with David Bratcher officiating. Burial followed at Anderson Cemetery.

Hunter Funeral Home of Sparta was in charge of arrangements.