From The LaFollette Press 1 Jul 2w004 Carl Emitt Baird, age 58 of Jellico George Calvin Boshears, age 70 of LaFollette Edward Daugherty, age 69 of LaFollette Rev. Jimmie Ray Loyd, age 61 of Jacksboro, Orville V. Maples, age 65 of LaFollette Dorothy Marsilles Overton, age 84 of LaFollette Mary Ramsey, age 80 of Glendale, Az (formerly of Jellico) Marie Caddell Sweeney, age 77 of Williamsburg, Ky Howard Raymond Willoughby, age 78 Carl Emitt Baird, age 58 of Jellico died June 22 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a member of High Cliff Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was retired from the Campbell County Board of Education in 2000 with 30 years of service. He was a former Superintendent of Campbell County Schools, teacher at Wynn School and Jellico Elementary School and an Assistant-Principal at Jellico High School. He was instrumental in organizing the American Federation of Teachers Union in Campbell County and served as its president for several years. He was an active member of the Campbell County Democrat Party until his sickness. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, nephew and devoted friend to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Emitt Baird; sister, Shirley Baird Cooper; brother, Johnny Harold Baird; grandparents, Bill and Minnie Prewitt and Garrett and Adalee Baird. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Weaver Baird of Jellico; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Lisa Baird of Jellico; granddaughter, Megan Baird of Jacksboro; grandson, Randy Baird of Jacksboro and Cody Malicoat of Jellico; mother, Norean Baird; sister, Betty Cooper; brother, Steve Baird all of Fairview, Ky; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were June 24 with Rev. Leonard Siler and Rev. Horace Partin officiating. Interment was in the Douglas Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Troxell, Tommy Chitwood, Tommy Thompson, Herbert Hackler, Kenneth Johnson and Shann Teague. Llewellyn Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. George Calvin Boshears, age 70 of LaFollette died June 22 at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was a member of the Grantsboro Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed farming and coon hunting with his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Edna Nelson Boshears; sisters, Josephine Cooper and Junita Boshears. He is survived by his wife, Betty Faye Boshears; sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur and Brenda Boshears all of LaFollette, Nathan and Kim Boshears of Jacksboro; daughters and sons-in-law, Thelma and Raymond Reynolds of Pioneer, Betty Jane and Barney Cox; Georgia and Eddie Roberts; daughter, Mary McCulley all of LaFollette; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; brothers, Leon, Arthur and Garfield Boshears; sisters, Ella Housley and Geneva Brown all of LaFollette; special friends, Louis Sharp, Sam Wilson, Vernon Young, June Ford, Rev. Bill Maxwell, Willard Ridenour; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were, June 24 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. David Goins and Brother Jerry Dagley officiating. Interment was in the Pond Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Edward Daugherty, age 69 of LaFollette died June 23 at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He attended Little Cove Creek Baptist Church. He was a loving father, friend, and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Sally Wilson Daugherty; brother, Millard Junior Daugherty. Mr. Daugherty is survived by his wife, Eleanor Daugherty of Knoxville; sons and daughters-in-law, Edward Jr. and Christy Daugherty of LaFollette, Terry and Carol Derry of Norris; daughters, Sally Stinson and Debbie Daugherty both of LaFollette, Darlene Ward of Caryville; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Danny Berry of Caryville; Michelle and Benny Owens and Crystal and Shane Gagne all of Jacksboro; 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; brothers, Carl and Johnny Daugherty both of Caryville, Homer Daugherty of Muncie, IN; sister, Christine Leach of Jacksboro; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were June 26 at the Little Cove Creek Baptist Church with Rev. C.H. Baird officiating. Interment was in Rains Grove Cemetery with the Campbell County Honor Guard in charge of graveside services. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Rev. Jimmie Ray Loyd, age 61 of Jacksboro, died June 27 at his home. He was an Ordained Baptist Minister in 1980 and was founder and pastor for the past 25 years of the Pioneer Baptist Church. He was loved by family, friends & all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father Amos Mountie Loyd. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Loyd, Jacksboro; son and daughter in law, Jimmy Ray and Amy Loyd Jr. of Portland, Oregon; daughter and son in law, Yvonnia Mae and Tony White, Jacksboro; daughter, Rebecca Ann Loyd, Jonesboro, TN; mother, Mae Loyd, LaFollette; grandchildren, Rebecca Nelson, Tyler and Kayla Loyd; brothers, Daniel and Charles Loyd, both of LaFollette, Monite Loyd, Ga; sisters, Brenda Crabtree, Caryville; Patsy Barnes, Oneida, TN and Shelia Hunley, Pioneer; several nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. Rev. Loyd was taken to Pioneer Baptist Church June 29 for his funeral with Rev. LD. Crabtree and Rev. Tim Muse officiating. Interment was in Campbell Memorial Gardens. Martin Wilson Funeral Home LaFollette in charge of the arrangements Orville V. Maples, age 65 of LaFollette died June 24 at the U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member of the Glade Springs Baptist Church. He was a member of the LA Cruizers and a US Navy Veteran. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Thelma Baker Maples; sister, Mary Simpson. He is survived by his spouse of 42 years, Liz Maples of LaFollette; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Amanda Maples of Temple, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Shelia and Keith Thomas of Buchanan, GA; grandchildren, Todd and Katie Thomas of Buchanan, GA, Nicholas Maples of Temple, GA; brother, Carl Maples of Speedwell; sisters, Billie Jean Stephens of Tampa, FL and Charlotte Ann Queener of LaFollette; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were June 26 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Braden and Brother Bill Queener officiating. Interment was in Glade Springs Cemetery with the Campbell County Honor Guard in charge of Graveside Services. Pallbearers were Ronnie Maples, Chuck Queener, Scott Simpson, Chris Simpson, Clifford Ogg, and Ernest Maples. Honorary Pallbearers were Bob Benge, Jim Robinson, John Ferguson, and members of the LA Cruizers Club. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Dorothy Marsilles Overton, age 84 of LaFollette died June 23 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a member of the West LaFollette Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed spending time with her neighbors. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Fate Overton; parents, Jacob and Helen Yokum Overton. She is survived by her son, Huey Overton; granddaughters, Barbara Overton and Toshia Walker all of LaFollette and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were June 25 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Hobert McCreary officiating. Interment was in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Mary Ramsey, age 80 of Glendale, Az (formerly of Jellico) died June 24 at Gardiner Home in Phoenix, Az. She is survived by her husband, James Ramsey ,Glendale, Az; sons, John Fuston, Jellico, Jerry Horn, Chicago, Ill, Gary Horn, Barnsville, Ga; daughter, Shirley Knuckles, LaFollette; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; brothers, Elmer Parrott, Cincinnati, Oh, Ben Parrott, Jellico; sister, Bertha Milbihess of Victorville, Ca. Funeral services were June 30 at Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Willie Partin officiating. Interment was in the Hyslope Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Marie Caddell Sweeney, age 77 of Williamsburg, Ky died June 27 at Beech Tree Manor. She is survived by her husband, Eli Sweeney, Jellico; son, Ralph Ballew, Chatsworth, Ga; daughters, Ruby Emmett, New Albany, In, Flora Cox, Dalton, Ga, Fannie Williams, Warren, Mi, Mary Porter, Williamsburg, Ky; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, Gerald Caddell, Biloxi, Ms, Raymond Caddell, Ok, Bob Caddell, Williamsburg, Charles Caddell, Williamsburg; sisters, Virgie Silcox, Williamsburg, Valda Sue Caddell, Williamsburg; Shirley Bray, Williamsburg; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were June 30 at Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Carpenter officiating. Interment was in the Pleasant View (Moses Edition) Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Howard Raymond Willoughby, age 78 died June 23 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was a resident at the St. Mary's Health and Rehab Center. He was retired from LaFollette Utilities (Water Department) and was of the Baptist faith. He was a naval veteran of World War II, a member of the Masonic Lodge 623 of LaFollette, and a Shriner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Myrtle Willoughby; brothers, James Willoughby and Ernest Willoughby. He is survived by his daughter, Connie Paul and family of LaFollette; son, Charles Willoughby of LaFollette; brothers, Sam Willoughby and family of LaFollette, Tom Willoughby and family of Clinton, Earl Willoughby and family of Texas; sisters-in-law, Betty Willoughby of Fla, Sandra Lane Willoughby of Oak Ridge; uncle, Bennie Angel and family of LaFollette; aunt, Effie Goins and family of LaFollette; other family and friends. Funeral services were June 26 at Cross Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Cole officiating. Masonic services were by the LaFollette Masonic Lodge #623 F & AM. 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