From the Oak ridger 20 Oct 2004 Edwardine Davin Grindell, 88, Roger "Jerry" Jerome Hargis, 53, of the Joyner Community, Madge Bottenfield Jett, 85, formerly of Oak Ridge, Fred Allen McCrary, 79, of Oak Ridge, Eurel Leonard Grizzele, 67, of Oliver Springs, Edwardine Davin Grindell, 88, died Oct. 17, 2004, just before her 89th birthday and her 64th wedding anniversary. She was a loving, caring wife, mother and grandmother, her family said. During World War II, she worked as a machinist and an employee counselor at Martin Aircraft in Middle River, Md. After the war, she supported her husband, enabling him to graduate from Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh, under the G.I. Bill. She raised her children in Oak Ridge, where she participated in their school activities, the Multiple Sclerosis Society fund drives and Planned Parenthood. She believed in the Planned Parenthood's birth control work and philosophy, her family added. She is survived by her husband, Albert; her daughter, Maureen Ellen Grindell, of Albuquerque, N.M.; her son, Don Kevin Grindell, of San Francisco, Calif.; her grandson, Mica Grindell-Holmes, of Albuquerque, N.M.; her sister, Kathleen Meinen, of DeForest, Wis.; her sisters-in-law, Thelma R. Connolley, of Baltimore, Md., Muriel Davin, of Bel Air, Md., and Lydia Davin, of Cottondale, Fla.; and by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held in Albuquerque, N.M. Sunrise Funeral Options in Albuquerque, N.M. was in charge of arrangements. Roger "Jerry" Jerome Hargis, 53, of the Joyner Community, died Monday, Oct. 18, 2004, with his wife, children, son-in-law and grandson at his side. According to his family, he was a wonderful husband, father and papaw. He was a friend to everyone and was always willing to help others. He was an employee of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the past 30 years and a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Wartburg. His interests were church, racing, old cars, riding his motorcycles and spending time with family and friends, his family said. He was a special person and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rose and Guy Hargis; his brother, Larry Hargis; and his sister, Sandra Sue Dionne. He is survived by his wife, Diana Mae Allen Hargis; his son, Rodney Jerome Hargis; his daughter, Stacy Diane and her husband, Joel Lasig, all of Wartburg; his grandson, Lukas Roger J. Lasig, of Wartburg; his brothers, Patrick and Steven Hargis, of Jacksonville, Fla.; his aunt, Juanita Hargis, of Wartburg; and many nieces, nephews and several friends. The family appreciates the love and friendship given to Jerry and his family. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004 in the chapel of Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg, with the Rev. Paul Frick and the Rev. David Acres officiating. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, in Liberty Baptist Church cemetery in Wartburg. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, at Schubert Funeral Home. Madge Bottenfield Jett, 85, formerly of Oak Ridge, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, at NHC HealthCare in Farragut. Born Dec. 15, 1918, in Malden, Mo., she was the daughter of Hearl and Neece Book. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge and a retired registered nurse who had worked for the Family Practice of Oak Ridge. She was also a member of the Lioness Club, and enjoyed volunteering at Methodist Medical Center, West Mall Nursing Home, and Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband of 45 years, Baird F. Bottenfield, and her brother, Herbert L. Book. She is survived by her husband, Col. Charles E. Jett, of Knoxville; her two sons, Larry C. Bottenfield and wife, Deborah, of New Braunfels, Texas, and Alan B. Bottenfield and wife, Anne, of LaGrange, Ga.; her daughter, Terrie Ware Rincon and husband, Frank, of Knoxville; her brother, James Book and wife, Doris, of Gary, Ind.; her three grandchildren, Brad Turner, Kristen Bottenfield Willimon and Lindsay Bottenfield; and her great-grandson, John Joseph Turner. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, in the chapel of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Cantrell officiating. A graveside service will follow at Anderson Memorial Gardens on Oliver Springs Highway. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, at the funeral home. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of donations to Recording For The Blind and Dyslexic, 205 Badger Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830 or to the Alzheimers Association, 2200 Sutherland Ave. Suite H 102, Knoxville, TN 37919. Online messages can be left for the family at www.martinoakridgefuneralhome.com Fred Allen McCrary, 79, of Oak Ridge, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete at presstime. Eurel Leonard Grizzele, 67, of Oliver Springs, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, at Mabry Health Care Center of Gainsboro. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete at presstime. ============================================ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG Count no day lost in which you have waited your turn, took only your share and sought advantage over no one.