From The LaFollette Press 10 Jul 2004 Lucille Brandenburg, age 57 of LaFollette Steven Craig Burkholder, age 34 of Jacksboro Mary Helen Carmany, age 79, of Jacksboro Franklin D. Cox, age 68 of Newark, Delaware (formerly of Williamsburg, Vada Evans, age 76 of LaFollette Clyde Like age 77 of LaFollette, TN, formerly of Detroit, MI, Mary Ellen McBirney, age 83 of LaFollette Norma Jean McCulley, age 76 of Caryville Lee Odis McGhee, age 71 of Caryville Ella McNeeley, age 86 of LaFollette Jack Noble, age 65 of LaFollette Litton Parker, age 70, of Toledo, OH, formerly of LaFollette Betty Jean Ward Smith, age 67 of Caryville James Brian Taylor age 32 of Jacksboro Lucille Brandenburg, age 57 of LaFollette died June 28 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. She was preceded in death by her son, Steven Lee Brandenburg. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Brandenburg, LaFollette; daughter, Loria Sue Delk, LaFollette; granddaughters, Heather Brandenburg, LaFollette; Amanda Delk, LaFollette, Samantha Delk, LaFollette; great grandchild, Makyle Shepherd; brothers, Paul Palmer, Indianapolis, In, Roy Palmer, Indianapolis, In; sister, Wilma Wilson, Indianapolis, In; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were June 30 at Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cecil Delk officiating. Interment was in the Peabody Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Steven Craig Burkholder, age 34 of Jacksboro died July 3. He enjoyed boating, four wheeling, motorcycles, and camping. He also enjoyed cooking for his friends. He graduated from Valley View High School and Miami Valley Career Technology Center. He learned his craft growing up. He is survived by his parents, Carey and Carol Koeller Burkholder of Jacksboro; brother, Craig Burkholder of Dayton, OH; grandparents, Armin and Glenda Burkholder of Englewood, FL; grandmother Eleanor Schrader of Dayton, OH; several aunts, uncles, and host of other relatives and friends. Memorial Services were July 6 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Danny Wilson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette was in charge of the arrangements. Mary Helen Carmany, age 79, of Jacksboro died July 4 at St. Mary's of Campbell County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Carmany. Survivors include her nieces, Arlene Daniel, Pat Davenpory and June Silvajune. Graveside services were July 6 at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Al Miller officiating. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Franklin D. Cox, age 68 of Newark, Delaware (formerly of Williamsburg, Ky) died June 28 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barton Andrew Cox and Dona (Puckett) Cox and was the youngest of 12 children. He is survived by his wife, Joan Cox, Newark, Delaware; son, Franklin D. Cox, Jr., Kensee Hollow, Ky; daughter, Mary M. Swarbrick, Gulf Breeze, Fla; grandchildren, Franklin D. Cox, III, Mary Elizabeth Smart, Barbara Joan Cox, Anthony Swarbrick, Jr., Joseph Swarbrick; brother, Howard Cox, Cincinnati; sister, Cynthia Delk, Jellico. Graveside services were July 1 at the Cox Family Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Vada Evans, age 76 of LaFollette died June 28 at the Sunbridge Nursing Home. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was employed at Small Grocery for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Roxie King Evans; brothers, Ancil and Kenneth Evans; sister, Katherine Marlow. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, K.C. and Sharon Evans and Bobby Lee and Tracy Evans all of Jacksboro; and Buddy Marlow who she loved as a son of Knoxville; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild; brother and sister-in-law, Earl "Eddie" and Martha Evans of White Oak; sisters, Artie "Doll" Muriel of MI, Geraldine Hess and June Lynn both of LaFollette; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were June 30 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Goins officiating. Interment was in Fincastle Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Clyde Like age 77 of LaFollette, TN, formerly of Detroit, MI, died July 3, at Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation in LaFollette. He was a member of Detroit Craft Lodge #576 Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan and served in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Manda Like; brother, Earl Rogers; sister, Pauline Salley. He is survived by his brother-in-law; Robert J. Salley; nephew, John D. Salley; niece Sharon Flint; grand nephews, Josh and Jonathan Salley, all of Ohio; special cousin, Bill Haynes of Follette;several other relatives and friends. He will be transported to Detroit, MI for graveside services and interment on July 9 at the Forest Lawn Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Mary Ellen McBirney, age 83 of LaFollette died June 29 at U.T. Medical Center Knoxville. She was a member of Gintille Methodist Church, New Orleans, La. She was a 1st Lt. in the Army Nurse Corps during World War II. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Ette and Elizabeth (Smith) Miller; brother, James Miller; sisters, Beulah Miller and Flossie Hackworth. She is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Albert and Sue Miller, LaFollette, Robert and Margaret Miller, Texas, Christine Miller, Glen Burnie, M.D.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. At her request, her body was cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Norma Jean McCulley, age 76 of Caryville died July 2 at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. She was born March 11, 1928 in Campbell County to the late McKinley and Bertha Sneed Jones. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake City. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Bill McCulley; daughter, Robin McCulley; sister, Aubrey Hatmaker. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, William "Burl" McCulley of Caryville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were July 4 at the First Baptist Church in Lake City with Rev. Brian Courtney and Gene Wright officiating. Interment was in the Woodhaven Memorial Garden. Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Lee Odis McGhee, age 71 of Caryville died June 30 at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also received Jesus Christ as his personal Savior on January 16, 2004 at this home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Martha Jane Ward McGhee; brothers, Ed, Eulas, Howard, Woodrow, Benson, and Roy McGhee; sister, Ida Heatherly. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Helen McGhee; daughters, Marilyn McKamey and husband, Jimmy, Betty Bowling of Beech Fork; grandsons, Justin McKamey and Travis Bowling; brothers, Cal McGhee of McKee, KY, Virgil McGhee of Dayton, Delora McGhee of Helenwood; sisters, Hazel Kennedy and Dean Wishoun of LaFollette; and Verda Thompson of Clinton,; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were July 2 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Phillips officiating. Interment was in the McGhee Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Ella McNeeley, age 86 of LaFollette died July 5 at the ST. Mary's Health and Rehab Center of Campbell County. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was a lovi ng aunt and sister who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Sarah Jane Goins Nelson; brothers, J.T. and Paris Nelson. She is survived by a special beloved niece, Barbara J. McCullah; brother, Jr. Nelson; sisters, Grace Boshears, Willie Lee, Rosie Phillips, and Evelyn Sharp, all of LaFollette; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were July 7 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. OD Hill officiating. Interment will be at 11 a.m. July 8 (Thursday) in Bakers Forge Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Jack Noble, age 65 of LaFollette died July 4 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his son, Gregory Noble; mother, Hazel Smith; brother, Harold Noble, all of LaFollette; several others relatives and friends. All services will be private. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Litton Parker, age 70, of Toledo, OH, formerly of LaFollette died June 27 in Flower Hospital. He was an Army Veteran and was the owner of Litton Parker Painting and also a partner in Sandman Trucking. He was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Holland, OH. He is survived by his wife, Lula; children, JoAnn Nidiffer, Wayne Parker, James and Christine Parker, Mark and Sandra Parker, Susan and David Utley, Gina and Roy Heiney, Tina and Tony Martinez and Barry and Tammy Parker; 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren; sisters, Louetta Knisely and Juanita and Cliff Koehler; brothers, Ike and Pat Parker, Condra Parker and Robert and Nancy Parker; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in Toledo, OH. Fretti Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Betty Jean Ward Smith, age 67 of Caryville died July 1. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Sarah McKamey Ward; grandson, Chris Anthony Lawson; brothers and sisters, Evelyn Wallace, Luther Ward, Cordice Ward, Don Ward and James Ward; step-mother, Myrtle Ward. She is survived by her husband, Gordon Smith, Caryville; children, Glenn Smith, Caryville, Gail and Billy Hill, Caryville, Kathy Kelly, Bobby and Doris Smith, all of Jacksboro, Kim and Greg Kitts, Caryville, Brandon Smith, whom she raised as a son; grandchildren, Crystal Dopp, Casey Hill, Porshia Seiber, Jeremy Lawson, Keisha Smith, Chris Smith, Misty Muse, Stacey Carroll, Kayla Kitts and Little Greg Kitts; 11 great grandchildren; brother, Mike Ward, Jacksboro; sister, Barbara Disney, Corbin, Ky; step brothers and sisters, Dana Wallace and Mary Ruth Seiber, both of Caryville, Betty Ward and Brenda Seiber, both of Jacksboro; a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, family and friends. Funeral services were July 1 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Orick and Rev. Bobby Ray Wilson officiating. Interment was in Campbell Memorial Gardens. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. James Brian Taylor age 32 of Jacksboro died June 28 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member of the Indian Creek Baptist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Flora Taylor of Jacksboro; children, Ashley age 14, Andrew age 10, and Aaron age 8; father and stepmother, James and Nancy Taylor of Henderson, KY; mother and stepfather, Sandra and Kenny Kenyan of Marion, Illinois; brothers, Anthony Taylor of LaFollette, and Bill Taylor of Cumming, GA; several other relatives and friends including special friend Gillis Jackson of Maryville, TN. Funeral services were June 30 at Walters Chapel with Rev. Darwin Nelson officiating. Interment was in Campbell Memorial Gardens with Military Honors conducted by Campbell County Honor Guard. 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