From the LaFollette Press 11 Nov 2004 Wilma Darlene Lambdin, age 58 of Clairfield Dennis Ray May, Sr., age 66 of 145 Rock Creek Ridge Road, Clairfield Wilma Darlene Lambdin, age 58 of Clairfield died Nov. 6 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville. She is survived by her daughters, Tina Crawford and husband, Jimmy of Clairfield, Tammy Corbin of Goshen, Ind., Michael Head and husband, Jason of Jellico; son, Johnny Webb and wife, Betty of Bristol; grandchildren, Keith Marlow, Kacey Marlow, both of Clairfield, Christopher Corbin of Goshen, Ind., Emily Webb, Lucas Webb, both of Bristol, Susan Head of Jellico, Abigail Webb of Bristol; brother, Michael W. Gibson of Speedwell; sister, Eva J. Brewer of Speedwell; half-brother, Willard Gibson of Baltimore, MD; half-sisters, Beatrice of OH and Mae of Baltimore, MD; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Nov. 9 at the White Oak Church of God with Rev. Paul Cox officiating. Interment was in the Rogerston Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Dennis Ray May, Sr., age 66 of 145 Rock Creek Ridge Road, Clairfield died at his home on Nov. 5. He was born May 14, 1938 in Clairfield to the late Jim May and Mae Simpson May. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Shirley Faye May and Lois Virginia Bray. He is survived by his wife, Landace Marie May of Clairfield; daughters, Teresa Ann Petrey and husband, Roger of Monroe, MI, Sandra Faye Barnes and husband, Damon of Monroe, MI, Cheryl Lynn VanEeckhoutte and husband, Gary of Monroe, MI, Michelle Renee Wagner of Monroe, MI; son, Dennis Ray May, Jr. and wife, Rochelle of Monroe, MI; step-son, Larry Rose, Jr. and wife, Stacey of Monroe, MI; brothers, James May and wife, Sue of Clairfield, Edward Lee May and wife, Gayle of Monroe, MI; sisters, Joyce Thomas and husband, Donnie of Clairfield; 12 grandchildren, three step grandchildren. Funeral services were Nov. 7 at Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Orville Petrey, Rev. Jody Moore and Rev. Don King officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery in Oliver Springs. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

Hi List, Can anyone tell when the new Claiborne County History Book will be coming out. I have not heard anything in quite some time. Danny Pearson

I know that the Claiborne County Cemetery Association recently did a clean up of the Gray Cemetery. I think this is my family's cemetery. I was wondering if, when the cemetery was cleaned up, was there by chance a survey of the cemetery done and a list of those buried there compiled. Several of my Jennings ancestors, includiing my great grandmother Nervesta "Vesta" Jennings "Irwin" are listed as being buried in Gray Cemetery on their death certificates. I would like to see if this is indeed the same cemetery and find out who all is buried there. If anyone has this info, I would appreciate knowing it. Thanks Richard Holt

Not everyone I posted here was born in Claiborne County but have Claiborne roots. ****************** Published November 8, 2004 MIDDLESBORO - Charles Edward "Ed" Owens died Saturday morning Nov. 6, 2004, near his home. He was born March 31, 1931, in Middlesboro, the son of the late Charlie Owens and Gracie Shoffner Owens. A member of the Binghamtown Baptist Church, he served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired as warehouse manager at the Middlesboro Coca-Cola Bottling Works after 43 years, and he served as Bell County Magistrate from 1977 until 1985. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Timothy James "Buck" Owens; and a sister Barbara Owens Turner. He is survived by his wife of 50-years, Lois Irwin Owens; sons, Charles Edward "Chuck" Owens and wife Carolyn Sue of Middlesboro; son Scott Owens of Middlesboro; grandson Josh Owens of Middlesboro; sisters, Bessie Owens Chambers of Louisville, Gaye Owens Ross and husband Bill Ross also of Louisville; brother-in-law, Walter Irwin and wife Beverly of Lavonia, Ga. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. His special friends were his coffee buddies at McDonald's and Dairy Queen. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday at Creech Funeral Home with the Rev. William Boyd Bingham presiding. Music will be provided by Jimmy Jackson and Dickie Siler. Burial will be in Green Hills Memorial Gardens at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Pallbearers will be Josh Owens, Bruce Ross, Eric Ross, David Turner, Eddie Turner, Jack Turner, and Smokey Miller. Visitation will be at the Creech Funeral Home Monday, from 5:30-8 p.m. Arrangements by Creech Funeral Home, Middlesboro. ********************* Published November 8, 2004 Sherman Hensley, 77 EWING, Va. - Sherman Hensley, 77, passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, at Lee Regional Medical Center, Pennington Gap, Va. He attended the Full Gospel Church, and loved the outdoors, hunting, plants, and roaming the mountains. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murphy Hensley and Mollie Boatright Hensley; brothers, Joe Hensley, Robert Hensley; sisters, Sarah Jane Taylor, Josie Wilson, Nannie Lee Levering, and Liddyanne Hensley. Survivors include his brother, Kenneth (Mary) Hensley, Tazewell, Tenn.; sisters, Eva Hopper, Belair, Md., Dora Cullum, Haure de Graces, Md., Jenny (Arless) Gibbons, Ewing; 39 nieces and nephews, and a host of great-nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday at Reece Valley Chapel, with the Rev. Gerald Warf and the Rev. Larry Littrell presiding. Music will be by the Melissa House, Johnny Hensley and Norman Smith. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hensley Cemetery in Ewing. Pallbearers will be George, David, and Johnny Hensley, Bob Jones, Gary Gibbons, and Johnny Hensley Jr. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Reece Funeral Home & Valley Chapel. Arrangements by Reece Funeral Home & Valley Chapel, 869-3651 or 626-4249. ********************** November 8, 2004 Sylvia White, 66 Pathfork - Sylvia White, 66, died Saturday, November 6, 2004, at Pineville Community Hospital. A native of Bell County, she was a homemaker and a member of the Upper Room Revival Center in Corbin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Ray White; and her mother, Alma Hollifield Saylor. Survivors include two sons, Michael L. Ridner and wife Lola, Corbin Ky., and Marcus L. Ridner and wife Suzanne, Dallas, Texas; her father, the Rev. Park L. Saylor, Pathfork; one brother. Buddy Ray Saylor and wife, Minnia Faye, Lebanon Junction, Ky.; one sister, LaWanda Hail and husband Reed Jr., Pathfork; four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; her aunt, Mageline Albrecht, Glen Burnie, Md.; two uncles, Emanuel "Bud" Hollifield, Hulen, and Carroll B. Saylor, Knoxville, Tenn.; and a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon Wednesday at Harlan Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Gilbert, the Rev. Ed Houston and Bishop Gary L. Miracle officiating. Interment will follow at the Saylor Cemetery at Pathfork. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Harlan Funeral Home. Arrangements by Harlan Funeral Home, 202 S. Cumberland Avenue, Harlan, KY. (phone 606-573-3030). *********************** November 8, 2004 Charlie Tipton Greer, 76 MULBERRY, Tenn. - Charlie Tipton (Tip) Greer, 76 was born April 12, 1928 and passed away Nov. 6, 2004 at the Claiborne County Hospital. Tip was saved at an early age and was a member of Mulberry Gap Baptist Church in Hancock County. He was also a veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Blanche Livesay Greer, brothers, Kermit, George, Henry ad Buford and sister Bonnie Greer. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Nell Ramsey Greer; son and daughter-in-law, David and Sue Greer; son Charles Greer, daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Joe Nunn, two grandchildren Erica Lindsay Greer and Caleb Tyler Nunn, both of whom he loved dearly; brother Milt Greer, sisters-in-lw Inez Green and Lynn Greer and many nieces, nephews and other special family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 until 9 p.m. Monday at the Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Coffey Funeral Home chapel. Burial in the Greer Family Cemetery. Ministers will be Rev. Charles Roberts, Rev. Bob Davis and Rev. Lonnie Douglas Dalton. Music by Rev. Kenny Trent. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Greer, Robert Greer, Mike Greer, Stan Ramsey, Charles Crumley, and Ronnie Crumley. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Greer, Greg Ramsey, Ryan Martin, Morgan Martin, Steven Greer, Dale Brogan, and Dana Brogan. Coffey Funeral Home is in charge. ********************** November 2, 2004 Emma Dooley, 86 HARROGATE, Tenn. - Emma Dooley, 86, died Sunday, October 31, 2004, in Harrogate. A native, Lee County, Va., she had lived in Middlesboro almost all her life. She was born March 27, 1918, daughter, the late George and the late Lissie Surber. She was a member, the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Ewing, Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Swell Eugene Dooley; three brother, Willard Surber, Joe Surber and Judge Surber; three sisters, Dorrie Cheek, Mary Ola Surber and Grace Howard. She is survived by one sister Elise Blacklock, Clarksville,Tenn.; and a host, nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews, also several great-great-nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be conducted at the Hurst Cemetery at a 11 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Bill. Poore officiating Pallbearers will be David Crawford, Robbie Snodgrass, Jeff Hood, Herald Carnes, Kevin Baker, Stan Saylor, and Lloyd Mayes. Shumate Funeral Home is in charge. Guest book at www.shumatefuneralhome. com. ************************* November 1, 2004 Nanci Leigh Pace, 48 TAZEWELL, Tenn. - Nanci Leigh Pace, 48, born march 8, 1956, passed away Friday, October 29, 2004, as a result of an automobile accident. She was a member of Caney Valley American Christian Church. Preceding her in death were her parents, Clarence and Dorothy Estep Pace; husband, Steve Nicely; father-in-law, Jimmy Nicely; brother-in-law, Mitchell Fletcher. Survivors include her daughter, Kacee (David) Johnson, Tazewell; son, Kiplen Dale Evans Jr., New Tazewell, Tenn.; son's fiancee, Melissa Simpson; grandchildren, Chelcee Evans, Savannah Johnson, Raegan Lee, Jackie and Tre Evans; sisters, Vicky (Johnny) Gibbs, Harrogate, Tenn., Judy (Steve) Radcliff of Ohio; brother, Dick (Judy) Pace, Middlesboro; sisters-in-law, Debbie (Jeff) Miracle, Sue Fletcher, all of Tazewell, Vickie Evans, Harrogate; and several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday at Coffey Funeral Home, Tazewell Chapel, with the Revs. Boyd Meyers and Scott Munsey presiding. Music will be provided by the Caney Valley Choir. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Yoakum Cemetery in New Tazewell. Pallbearers will be Michael Fletcher, Brad Russell, Wayne Webb, David Webb, Chuck McBrayer, and Bobby Joe Raby. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Coffey Funeral Home, Tazewell, Tenn., which is in charge of arrangements. ************************

Gene Ayers, age 60, of Harrogate, was born January 25, 1941 and passed away October 29, 2004 at the Veterans Hospital in Johnson City. He was of the Jesus Only faith and a veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Bussell Ayers of Harrogate; daughters: Katie Clayton of Ft. Meyers, Fl., Valerie Davis of Ky., son, Ray Ayers of Harrogate; grandchildren: Kala Edwards, Damien and Tristen Ayers; sister, Justine Pierce of Harrogate; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Services were held 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 2 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel in Harrogate. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. *************** Bobbie Helen Carpenter, age 81, of Tazewell, passed away October 28 2004 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. She professed faith in Christ at the age of nine and remained a lifelong member of Grissom Island Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie H. Carpenter; children: Billie "Junior", Margaret Ann and George Henry; grandson, Randy "Boonie" Sulfridge; great grandchild, Kathy Massengill: father, Robert Ogan; mother and stepfather: Stella Ogan Collins and Bob Collins; sisters: Ethel West, Nell est, Bernice Ogan; brothers: George and Clarence Collins. Survivors include her children: Earl (Linda) Carpenter of New Tazewell, Wylie (Shelia) Carpenter of Morristown, Shirley (Bud) Pinkston of Talbott, Phyllis (H.) Reece of Tazewell, Joyce (Ronald) Myers of Bean Station, Irene (Larry) Hayes of Morristown, Linda (the late Wayne) Dalton of Talbott; grandchildren: Terry, Helen, Jerry, Lisa, Wylie (Casper), Mark, Melanie, Michelle, Rick, Karen, Angela, Gwen, Chris, Tony, Ginger and Eric; great grandchildren: Whitney, Jessica, Chris, Tasha, Pudge, Heather, Zach, Charlie, Ethan, Brady, Rachel, Hunter, Hallie, Ashlely, Shane, Jessica, Kristy, Katrina, Katlin, Allison, Leah, Landon, Paxton, Wyatt and Jared; great great grandchildren: Justin, Charity Paige, Shelley and Jacob; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, October 31 in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Johnnie Meyers and Rev. Doc Hensley officiating. Songs by Dry Valley Quartet. Burial in the Carpenter Cemetery at the home place. Pallbearers: Wylie Carpenter, Mark Carpenter, Eric Carpenter, Tony Dalton, Chris Hayes and Dan Singleton. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ************************* Annette Mabe Chadwell, age 66, of Tazewell, was born February 9, 1938 and passed away October 22, 2004 at the Hamblen Healthcare System in Morristown. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church in Sharp's Chapel. She was preceded in death by her parents: Clarence and Tennie Mabe; husbands: Robert Chadwell and Clyde C. Wolfe; grandson, Travis Aaron Cornish. Survivors include her sons: Louis Wolfe of Thorn Hill, Donald Wolfe of Tazewell, Ronnie Wolfe of Tazewell; daughters: Joyce Ann Metcalf of Johnson City, Rose Hulsey of Rutledge, Tammy Noah of Tazewell; grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brothers: Herman, Lawrence, Earl, Lester, Parlon and Lewis Mabe; sisters: Sally Wilder, Kay Shoffner and Onalee Hayes. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Monday, October 25 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with Rev. Willard Wilder officiating. Songs by Ray and Doris Duncan, Thelma Wolfenbarger, Hubert Turner and the Highland Baptist Church Singers. Burial in Margraves Cemetery Mabetown in Lone Mt. Pallbearers: Louis, Donald and Ronnie Wolfe, Rickie Hulsey and Tyler Cornish. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ************************** Arvel Lee Montgomery, age 82, was born January 9, 1922 and passed away October 26, 2004. He was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church of Harrogate, Shawnee Masonic Lodge #546 and served his country in Patton's Army during W.W.II. He owned and operated Montgomery Grocery since 1955. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Ramsey Montgomery; parents: Lillie Yeary Montgomery and Lillie Montgomery; brother, Marshall and Howard Montgomery; sister, Mary Stanley and Sharon Pond. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law: Bill (Brenda) Montgomery of Ewing, Va.; daughter and son-in-law: Valarie (Emette) Thompson of Knoxville; grandchildren: Paula (Tim) Wilson, Derrick (Kristen) Montgomery of Ewing, Va. and Gray Thompson and Mandy Thompson of Knoxville; great grandchildren: Cameron Wilson, Hayden Gilbert, Jacob Montgomery all of Ewing, Va.; brothers: Floyd (Opal) Montgomery, Kenneth (Betty) Montgomery, Eugene (Frances) Montgomery of Ewing, Va., Tip (Ruth) Montgomery of New Carlisle, Oh., Henry (Juanita) Montgomery of Bel-Air, Md.; sisters: Hazel (Hal) Gaddis of White Pine, Frances (Gary) Hauk of Vine Grove, Ky., Peggy (Bob) Owens of Loyal, Ky.; brother-in-law, Jim Pond of West Liberty, Oh., James Maude Ramsey of Harrogate; sister-in-law, Ollie Ramsey of Shawanee; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 28 with Rev. Preston Smith and Rev. Floyd Montgomery officiating. Songs by Gibson Station Singers. Burial in Shoffner Cemetery with Military Honors. Pallbearers: Wayne Blakemore, Greg Pendleton, Don Ramsey, Jim Montgomery, Derrik Montgomery and Gray Thompson. Honorary pallbearers: James Ramsey, Bill Pendleton, Claude Stanley, John Russell, Frank Hammerling and Darrell Pendleton. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. *************************** Edward Carson McMurray Sr., age 81, of Cumberland Gap, was born August 19, 1923 and passed away October 29, 2004 at the Veterans Hospital in Johnson City. He was a lifelong member of the Underwood Grove Baptist Church. A veteran of WW II and was in Pearl Harbor during the bombing. He delivered meals-on-wheels to the senior citizens for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents: Sam and Verdie (Vance) McMurray; brothers: Ralph, Arnold, Earl and Milford McMurray; sister, Opal Epperson; wives: Dorothy McMurray and Bobbie McMurray. Survivors include his son, Edward McMurry Jr. of Morristown; daughters: Debra Jean Drenkhahn and husband, Donald of Sellersville, Pa., Barbara Lee Derr and husband, Terry of Hamburg, Pa., Jo Anne Greninger of Harrogate; sister, Juanita Tuttle of Cumberland Gap; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; special friend, Sue Goins of Harrogate; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 1 p.m. Monday, November 1 in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Bannister and the Rev. Kenneth Brummitt officiating. Music by the McMurray Family. Burial in the Kibert Cemetery with Military Honors. Pallbearers: Michael Curry, Kevin Curry, Steven Curry, Randy D'Angelo, Christopher D'Angelo and Philip Drenkhana. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. ****************************** Nanci Leigh Pace, age 48, of Tazewell, was born March 8, 1956 and passed away October 29, 2004 as a result of an auto accident. She was a member of Caney Valley American Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Clarence and Dorothy Estep Pace; husband, Steve Nicely; father-in-law, Jimmy Nicely; brother-in-law, Mitchell Fletcher. Survivors include her daughter, Kacee (David) Johnson of Tazewell; son, Kiplen Dale Evans, Jr. of New Tazewell; son's fianc/, Melissa Simpson; grandchildren: Chelcee Evans, Savannah Johnson, Raegan Lee, Jackie and Tre' Evans; sister, Vicky (Johnny) Gibbs of Harrogate; Judy (Steve) Radcliff of Ohio; brother, Dick (Judy) Pace of Middlesboro, Ky.; sisters-in-law, Debbie (Jeff) Miracle, Sue Fletcher both of Tazewell, Vickie Evans of Harrogate; several nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 8 p.m. Monday, November 1 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Boyd Meyers and Rev. Scott Munsey officiating. Songs by Caney Valley Choir. Burial in Yoakum Cemetery in New Tazewell. Pallbearers: Michael Fletcher, Brad Russell, Wayne Web, David Webb, Chuck McBrayer and Bobby Joe Raby. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ***************************** Lora Lee Tallent Sayne, age 41, of Alpharetta, Ga. and Rocky Hill Community of Knoxville, passed away October 24, 2004 at Portsbridge Hospice of Dunwoody, Ga. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Lee Tallent; grandfather, Charlie Purdo; grandmother, Ethel Chadwell. Survivors include her husband: Edward Sayne of Knoxville; daughter, Heather Sayne and fianc/, Shaun Walker of Alpharetta, Ga.; son, Andrew Sayne; brother, Jeff Tallent all of Alpharetta, Ga.; mother, Jessie Demaris "Dee" Purdom Tallent of Knoxville; uncles: James "Bud" Purdom of Knoxville, Dennis Tallent and wife, Frankie of Sweetwater, Ernest Tallent and family of Featherbed, N.J.; aunt, Sue Purdom of Knoxville; cousins: Bud Purdom, Jr., Karen Purdom, Coleby Purdom of Knoxville, Frankie Tallent and family, Junior Tallent of Sweetwater; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Glenn and Maryanne Sayne; brother-in-law, Charlie Sayne; sister-in-law, Becky Dixon and Darrell of Rockford; nephew, Bradley Dixon. Funeral Services were held 1 p.m. Thursday, October 28 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Julian Reese officiating. Burial in Hopewell Cemetery on Cedar Fork Road in Tazewell. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ************************end of obits

From Thd Knoxville News Sentinel 6 Nov 2004 NEELY, MRS. DELLA MAUD COLE - age 89, of New Tazewell, passed away at her home on Friday, November 5, 2004. She attended the Fords Chapel Methodist Church. She was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and a lifelong homemaker. Preceded in death by: husband: Troy A. Neely; parents: Sherman and Annie Edwards Cole; brothers: Ryburn, Walter and Quentin Cole; son-in-law: Billy Carmon; grandson: David Thomas Neely. Survivors include: children: Joe and Sammie Neely of Maynardville, TN, Doyle and Ethel Neely of Morristown, TN, Tommy and Rowena Neely of New Tazewell, TN, Janice Carmon of New Tazewell, TN, Jill and Bill Roberts of Cynthiana, KY; grandchildren: Doug and Cindy Neely of Blairsville, GA, Craig and Pam Neely of Clinton, TN, Louie Neely of Morristown, TN, Timothy Neely of Morristown, TN, Boyd and Alisha Neely of Morristown, TN, Jim and Johnnie Carmon of New Tazewell, TN, Sandy Rosenbalm of New Tazewell, TN, Angie and J.T. Coffey of New Tazewell, TN, Brian and Dawn Neely of Marietta, GA, Billy and Angie Roberts of Cynthiana, KY, Nickie and Doug Power of Cynthiana, KY, Troy Cole Roberts of Cynthiana, KY; great grandchildren: Andrea and Taylor Neely, Kaley Neely, Jessica and Emilee Carmon, Amanda and Kelli Rosenbalm, Thomas Ford, Kelsey, Kaylor and Tyler Neely, Shelby Roberts, Chandler and Corbin Power; sisters:Susie Keck of Crossville, TN, Edna Cook of New Tazewell, TN; brother: Arville (Doc) Cole of New Tazewell; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. The family wishes to express a special Thank You to Louie Neely, grandson and loving caregiver. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Saturday at the Claiborne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Sunday in the Claiborne Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dallas Harrell and the Rev. Tim Drummonds officiating. Burial will follow in the Fords Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family request in lieu of flowers that memorial donations be made to Fords Chapel Cemetery, c/o Paul Cardwell, 401 Cardwell Road, New Tazewell, TN 37825. Claiborne Funeral Home is in charge. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From The Knoxville News Sentinel 4 Nov 2004 EARLS, KENNETH CHARLES, SR. - age 72 of Knoxville, formerly of Tazewell, went home to be with Jesus on November 2, 2004. Kenny, who was born August 6, 1932, was a member of Fairview Baptist Church located in Tazewell, Tennessee. Kenny was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War and was preceded in death by: his parents, Tip Earls, Sr. and Ethel Butcher Earls; brothers, Tip Earls, Jr., Edward Lee Earls, and Rufus Earls; and sister, Linda Faye Earls. Kenny is survived by: his loving wife of 48 years, Pat Earls; daughter, Sandra Earls Metler and husband Tommy Metler; sons and daughters- in-law, Charlie and Angie Earls, Donnie and Sharon Earls, Ricky and Jamie Earls, Mike Earls, Herschel and Melissa Earls; grandchildren, Nicole Spires, Kenneth Metler, Amber Earls Blake and husband Bryan Blake, Danielle Earls Kirkpatrick and husband Jason Kirkpatrick (Puny), D'Wayne Earls, Amanda Earls Gann and husband James Gann, Tiffany Earls, Brenda Waller and Stephanie Earls; sisters, Zolian Earls Pace of Tazewell, Joyce Cook Neal and husband Joe Neal of Knoxville, Louella Earls Surber and husband James Surber of Monroe, MI, Georgia Earls Fultz and husband Stanley Fultz of Monroe, MI; brothers Ray D. Earls and wife Margie of Sterling Heights, MI, Cecil Earls and wife Sharon of Tazewell, sisters-in-law, Ruth Earls and Susie Earls; very special friend and neighbor, Caroline Mooney; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Kenny is also survived by: his beloved dog, "Penny." Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Friday at Highland Memorial Chapel, Reverend Walter Hill officiating. Graveside service 1:00 p.m. Saturday Highland Memorial Cemetery, with Military Rites provided by Volunteer State Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Highland Memorial Chapel. Pallbearers are: Charlie Earls, Donnie Earls, Ricky Earls, Mike Earls, Herschel Earls and Tommy Metler. Honorary Pallbearers are: Kenneth Metler, D'Wayne Earls, James Gann, Jason Kirkpatrick and Bryan Blake. Highland Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations 5315 Kingston Pike. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

Hi Folks, I've got a couple of announcements to make concerning the Genealogy section of the Library in Claiborne County. First off, Thanks to Joyce Watson (the new County Historian) and Mayor Virgil Herrell the Library has on Permanent loan from Walters State a brand new Microfilm reader. Somehow the lens had walked off (before we got it) but the Mayor is ordering a replacement. That should make life much easier for any of you trying to read through the rolls of Microfilm. And a giant step forward for the Library since I was told I'd have to raise approximately $7,000 to buy a new one. What a relief! Now we can concentrate our efforts on building up the Genealogy Collection available at the Library. Which leads me to the next announcement. Due to very generous donations made to the "Friends of the Genealogy Library" Fund, I just ordered the 3 Volume set of the Millennium Addition (DAR) Patriot Index for the Library. After speaking with (SAR) experts and (DAR) experts they recommended the DAR Patriot Index as the more comprehensive of the two. More excellent publications will be coming to the Library as we evaluate what's missing and fill in the blanks. If you know of any books or CD's you'd highly recommend that have been invaluable to you in your research please contact me and we'll take them into consideration. Any and all help appreciated. Warmest Regards, Pam ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Researching the following surnames: BREEDING, CRUTCHFIELD, CUPP, ELLISON, ENGLAND, FAULKNER/FORTNER/FORKNER, FIELDS, GOIN, GREER, HUBBS, HURST, JOHNSON, KECK, KILLION, OUSLEY/OWSLEY, ROARK, RUSSELL, SNAVELY, WAGGONER, WYRICK, and other assorted and connected families. CLAIBORNE COUNTY PIONEER PROJECT http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ccpp/pioneer/index.htm WELCOME TO THE CLAIBORNE COUNTY CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION http://www.rootsweb.com/~tncctca/index.htm

Not one of mine, but saw it and thought I'd pass it along to anyone interested. Fannie "Faye" Mae Philpot, 80, of Oak Ridge, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Born Nov. 15, 1923, in Claiborne County, she was the daughter of Emily Bull Seals and George Washington Seals. She worked for Martin Marietta Energy Systems at the K-25 plant during the war, and later worked for Philpot Cleaners and Laundry. According to her family, she was a great seamstress and loved sewing and quilting. Her grandchildren were also an important part of her life. Mrs. Philpot is survived by her husband of 59 years, Bryce Philpot; her son, Halen E. Philpot and wife, Barbara; her daughters, Linda Morrison and husband, Lee, and Joy Philpot; her nephew, Winston H. Davis and wife, Jeannette, of Maryville; her nieces, Henrietta Knapp, of Oak Ridge, and Shannon Warren and Julie Williams, of Maryville; her brother-in-law, Delbert Philpot, of Oak Ridge, her four grandchildren, Rachel and Tyler Morrison, and Carmen and Merritt Philpot, all of Oak Ridge, and special friend, Rene Hawkins. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, at Weatherford Mortuary with the Rev. Joe Easterly officiating. A burial service will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at the mortuary. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of donations to Robertsville Baptist Church, 251 Robertsville Rd., Oak Ridge, TN 37830. An on-line guest book may be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Researching the following surnames: BREEDING, CRUTCHFIELD, CUPP, ELLISON, ENGLAND, FAULKNER/FORTNER/FORKNER, FIELDS, GOIN, GREER, HUBBS, HURST, JOHNSON, KECK, KILLION, OUSLEY/OWSLEY, ROARK, RUSSELL, SNAVELY, WAGGONER, WYRICK, and other assorted and connected families. CLAIBORNE COUNTY PIONEER PROJECT http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ccpp/pioneer/index.htm WELCOME TO THE CLAIBORNE COUNTY CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION http://www.rootsweb.com/~tncctca/index.htm

Watson Cemetery Located: 1 mile North of Hwy. 63 on Watson Lane near Powell Valley High School Candis Watson Born: July 25, 1885 in Claiborne County Tenn. Died: June 14, 1902 in Claiborne County Tenn. Daughter of: Andrew Hamilton Watson and Sarah Elizabeth Teague Sister of: Viva Ellen, William Calvin, Cordelia Ann, Joshua Alvin, Martha Matilda, Nancy Love, Mary George, Lillie H., General Hayes, Biddie, John L., Evelenah, Daivd McKinley and Joseph David Mckinley Watson Born: Sept. 26, 1896 in Claiborne Count Tenn Died: Sept. 2, 1900 in Claiborne County Tenn. Son of: Andrew Hamilton Watson and Sarah Elizebeth Tegue Brother of: Viva Ellen, William Clavin, Cordelia., Joshua Alvin, Martha Matilda, Nancy Love, Candis, Mary George, Lillie H., Genereal Hayes, Biddie, John L.., Evalenah and Joseph. Lillie H. Watson Born: April 11, 1888 in Claiborne county Tenn. Deid: Nov. 25. 1890 in Claiborne County tenn. Daughter of: Andrew Hamilton Watson and Sarah Elizabeth Teague Sister of: Vina Ellen, William Calvin, Cordelia, Joshua Alvin, Martha Matilda, Nancy Love, Candis, Mary George, General Hayes, Biddie, John L., Evelenah, David McKinley and Joseph. Joseph Watson Born: July 9, 1899 in Claiborne County Tenn. Died: July 9, 1899 in Claiborne County Tenn. Son of: Andrew Hamilton Watson and Sarah Elizabeth Teague Brother of: Viva Ellen, William Calvin, Cordelia, Joshua Alvin, Martha Matilda, Nancy Love, Candis, Mary George, Lillie H., General Hayes, Biddie, John L., Evelenah and David McKinley Margaret Freemon

I don't know if you are still taking Cemetery listing or not but I will send what I have. I have a new server ansd missed a lot of up-dates Margaret

I just got an e-mail address for Gladys Doyle but it bounced Gladys if your out there please e-mail me I to am searching the McBee family [email protected]

Harley Ellison 10/27/2004 Nov. 6, 1918-Oct. 24, 2004 ALMA, Ark. - Services have been set for Harley Ellison, 85, of Alma, Ark., formerly of LaSalle, who died at 8:05 p.m. Sunday at Sparks Regional Medical Center, Fort Smith, Ark. He had been in ill health for a year and seriously ill since Thursday. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Rupp Funeral Home, Monroe, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Fred Cornelius, former pastor of Church of God Mountain Assembly, will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle. Born Nov. 6, 1918, in Speedwell, Tenn., he was the son of Hughie and Mae (McCarty) Ellison. He married Ruby Rushing June 16, 1979, in Monroe. Surviving are his wife; a son, Don (Bonnie) of Alma, Ark.; three daughters, Brenda (Richard) Burns of Powder Springs, Ga., Diane (Danny) Brasher of Alma, Ark., and Sharon Raymer of Monroe; a stepson, Michael Durham of Clarksville, Ind.; a stepdaughter, Mary Helen (J.W.) Brown of Dawson Springs, Ky.; a brother, Coolidge (Lillian) of Carleton; 13 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren, and a step-great-great-grandchild. *********End of obit

October 26, 2004 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Ruby Moyers Kidd, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, was born in Speedwell, Tenn., on July 1, 1920, and went home to be with our lord on Sunday, October 24, 2004. She was a devoted member of Norwood Baptist Church and past member of Shipley Grove Church of God and The Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Melissa (Lissie) Price; husbands, James Woodrow Moyers and Kenneth Lee Kidd; daughter, Peggy Rhea Moyers; son Phillip Tyler Moyers; brothers, Milt Price, Lawerence Price, and Val Lee Price. The influence you had on all our lives will live on in our hearts for generations to come. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Lynda Moyers; daughter and son-in-law, Mona and Carlos Ramos; grandchildren, Melissa Moyers Qualls, Kristi Moyers Hodges and husband Kevin, Carlos Kenneth Ramos, Daniela Ruby Ramos, Cristina Isabella Ramos, Paola Ramos, and Pamela Ramos; great-grandchildren, Amber Nicole Qualls, Mark Allen Moyers, Michael Charles Moyers; brothers, Ulis, Clayton, and Allard Price; sisters Jewel Lovelace, Arletta Hatfield, and Lois Treece; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 26, at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Weaver Funeral Home with Dr. Nathan Livingston officiating. Family and friends will meet Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. in the Carr Cemetery in Claiborne County, Tenn., for an 11 a.m. interment service. Mrs. Kidd's nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home, Knoxville, Tenn. **************************** October 26, 2004 Knoxville, Tenn. - Anna Virginia Cunningham departed this life Sunday, October 24, 2004, after a short illness. She was born in Jellico, Tenn., October 20, 1918. Preceded in death by her two sons, Jeff Cunningham and Terry Hendrickson; and two sisters, Wilma Parton and Juanita Harrison. Survivors include children, Lee Hendrickson and wife Virginia of Knoxville, Max Hendrickson and wife Carolyn of Harrogate, Tenn., Patty Sowders and husband Bill of Sandusky, Ohio, Lynn Daw and husband Stewart; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; brother Cecil Giles of Oak Ridge; sisters Billie Godfrey of Powell, Oma Kelley of Oliver Springs, Imogene Edmonds of Oliver Springs, Aileen Justice of Oliver Springs. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. at Highland Memorial Park. Knoxville. Graveside services will follow at 3 p.m. at Highland Memorial Cemetery, with Pastors Jim and Roger Campbell officiating. Arrangements by Highland Memorial, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tenn. ************************* October 25, 2004 CUMBERLAND GAP, Tenn. - Anna C. Mason, 66, was called home Friday, October 22, 2004, in Tazewell, Tenn. Born in Jellico, Tenn., on July 14, 1938, she was preceded in death by her father, mother, two sisters, four brothers, and one granddaughter. Survivors include her husband, Charles Mason, Cumberland Gap; daughters, Cheryl Koralishn and husband, Robert, Cumberland Gap, Teresa L. Odom and husband, Tim, Orlando, Fla., Glenda K. Rowe and husband, Nick, St. Cloud, Fla.; three grandsons, Corey, Travis and Keith; one sister, Betty Hurst and husband, Ulyus, Fairfield, Ohio; nieces, nephews, and other loved ones. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Highland West Memorial Park Funeral Home in Knoxville. Visitation is from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Gateway Christian School, North 25th Street, Middlesboro, KY 40965, Arrangements by Highland West Memorial Park Funeral Home, 9913 Sherrill Lane, Knoxville, Tenn. ************************* October 25, 2004 Knoxville, Tenn. - Stubbs, Virgil Edward, Jr. , 65 died at 10:12 pm on Friday, October 22, 2004 at East Tennessee Baptist Hospital. He was a deacon and Sunday School teacher at Arlington Baptist Church. He was a salesman for Chuck Mason Equipment and a former salesman for Wheels and Brakes for 35 years. Preceded in death by parents, Virgil and Pat Stubbs; sister, Mary Alice Andrenni. Survivors include his wife, Norma Stubbs; daughters and sons in law, Amy and Bryan Branch, Laura and Mike Richardson; son and daughter in law, Ed and Lisa Stubbs; grandchildren, Brandon Stubbs, Andrew Stubbs, Megan Branch, Nathan Branch; sister, Virginia Cook; sister and brother in law, Emily and Bill Frost; nieces, Janet Cook, Laura Oettal, Julie Frost, Melodie Smith; nephews, Chuck Thompson, Andy Thompson. Funeral service 8 p.m. Tuesday at Alice Bell Baptist Church with Rev. Toby Everett and Rev. Keith Vaughn officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday for an 11 a.m. graveside service at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Dale Mason, David Lay, Mike Homer, Bill Clark, Jeff Browning, Tim Julian, Claude Hickman, Roy Lowery, Al Pilant, Wallace Irwin, and Mr. Stubb's Sunday School Class. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or YOKE Ministries. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. at Broadway, Knoxville, Tenn., is serving the family. **************************** October 22, 2004 CUMBERLAND GAP, Tenn. - Estel Webb, 77 passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2004, at his home. He was born June 16, 1927, in Blackstar, a son of the late Andy and Ellen Webb. He was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Virgil, Tilford, Milford, and Everett Partin Webb; sisters, Cora Webb, Ordra Cuel, and Hester Russell. Survivors include two children, Shirley (Charlie) Dummitt, Cumberland Gap, and Ellen (Jimmy) Dooley, Rogersville, Tenn.; sister, Para Webb, Napoleon, Ohio; grandchildren, Scott Dummitt, Estel Todd Dummitt, Jennifer Warren, Jessica Carnes, Danielle Carnes; four great-grandchildren, Taylor Dummitt, Devin Marcum, Amber Dummitt, and Rachelle Warren; and a host nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Providence Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Raymond Albright and the Rev. Murphy Buell presiding. Music will be provided by Sylvia Webb and the Providence Missionary Baptist Church choir. Interment will be in the Milford Partin Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Friday at Creech Funeral Home, Middlesboro, which is in charge of all arrangements. *************************** October 22, 2004 KINGSPORT, Tenn. - Mrs. Aileen Brittain Bryant, 80, born April 20, 1924, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2004, at her home. She was a retired teacher in the Sullivan County School System, and was of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Charlotte Thompson Brittain; brother, Harold; sister, Wilma Greer; husband, Albert Bryant. Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Rossalie and Clyde "Bud" Burke of Hazel Park, Mich.; sister-in-law, Vera Brittain; brother-in-law, Carl Greer, Oak Ridge, Tenn.; nieces, Carol Husband, Barbara Vigneault, Debra Hathaway, Linda Brittain Joines; nephews, Pat Burke, Dana Burke, Richard Greer; and several great-nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Coffey Funeral Home, Harrogate Chapel, with the Rev. Jonathan Hendrickson presiding. Music will be provided by Rev. Jonathan Hendrickson. Burial will be in Scott Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Coffey Funeral Home staff. The family will receive friends from 12-1 p.m. Saturday at Coffey Funeral Home, Harrogate, Tenn., which is in charge of arrangements. **********************end of obits

Agnes Bailey, age 79, of Tazewell, was born October 10, 1925 and passed away October 19, 2004. She was saved at an early age and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents: Nathaniel and Beulah Barton; husband, Dan Bailey; brothers: Dillard Barton, Sr, Elijah Barton, Edmund Barton, and Clifford Barton Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law: Janet and Lynn Barnard of New Tazewell; granddaughter, Danielle Barnard of New Tazewell; sisters-in-law, Bobbie Barton of Bradenton, Fl. and Ruth Bailey of New Tazewell; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 23 in Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Lewis officiating. Music by Glenda Barton and La Honia Barton, Burial in Campbell/ Sycamore Cemetery. Pallbearers: Eddie Barton, Don Barton, Nathan Barton, Dillard Barton, Jason Barton, David Barton, Paul Barton, Noel Barton, Tommy Barton and Phil Lawrence. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. *************************** Aileen Brittain Bryant, age 80, of Kingsport, was born April 20, 1924 and passed away October 17, 2004 at her home. She was a retired teacher in Sullivan County School System. She was of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents: Earl and Charlotte Thompson Brittain; brother, Harold; sister, Wilma Greer; husband, Albert Bryant. Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law: Rossalie and Clyde "Bud" Burke of Hazel Park, Mi; sister-in-law, Vera Brittain; brother-in-law, Carl Greer of Oak Ridge; nieces: Carol Husband, Barbara Vigneault, Debra Hathaway, Linda Brittain Joines; nephews: Pat Burke, Dana Burke and Richard Greer; several great nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 23 in Coffey Funeral Home Chapel in Harrogate with Rev. Jonathan Hendrickson officiating. Songs by Rev. Jonathan Hendrickson. Burial in Scott Cemetery. Pallbearers: Coffey staff Coffey Funeral Home in charge. *********************** Annette Mabe Chadwell, age 66, of Tazewell, was born February 9, 1938 and passed away October 22, 2004 at the Hamblen Healthcare System in Morristown. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church in Sharp's Chapel. She was preceded in death by her parents: Clarence and Tennie Mabe; husbands: Robert Chadwell and Clyde C. Wolfe; grandson, Travis Aaron Cornish. Survivors include her sons: Louis Wolfe of Thorn Hill, Donald Wolfe of Tazewell, Ronnie Wolfe of Tazewell; daughters: Joyce Ann Metcalf of Johnson City, Rose Hulsey of Rutledge, Tammy Noah of Tazewell; grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brothers: Herman, Lawrence, Earl, Lester, Parlon and Lewis Mabe; sisters: Sally Wilder, Kay Shoffner and Onalee Hayes. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Monday, October 25 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with Rev. Willard Wilder officiating. Songs by the Daniels Family. Burial in Margraves Cemetery Mabetown in Lone Mt. Pallbearers: Louis, Donald and Ronnie Wolfe, Rickie Hulsey and Tyler Cornish. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ************************** William Paul Crawford, age 85 of Cumberland Gap, was born May 29, 1919 and passed away October 17, 2004. He was a member of Summey's Bridge Baptist Church. In his adult Christian life, he was a dedicated Sunday School teacher and music director. He retired from Ford Motor Company as a machinist. Prior to that he worked as a coal miner. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Eva Russell Crawford; sons: Cloffus Thomas Crawford and Jerry Lee Crawford; daughter, Janet Louise Bennett; parents: Tom and Cora Crawford; brothers: Jim Crawford and Fred Crawford; sisters: Magie Barrnett and Mary Barrnett; son-in-law, Clay Mathis. Survivors include his daughters: Monetta (Crawford) Mathis of Cumberland Gap, Colleen and husband, Darrell Dunnihoo of Hamilton, Oh., Dana and husband, Doyle Smith of Hamilton, Oh.; grandchildren: Randy Wagner, Denny Wagner, Shelly Lee Bettle, Chris Bennett, Michell Bowling, Shannon Smith and Steve Smith; 11 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 21 in Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Hatfield and Rev. Tommy Russell officiating. Music by NeveLann Barton, David Painter, Charles McMurray, and The Summey's Bridge Choir. Burial in The Russell Cemetery. Pallbearers: Randy Wagner, Denny Wagner, Chris Bennett, Steve Smith, Art Bittle and Jerry Bowling. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. *************************** Rhonda Alyse (Brewer) Daniels, age 48, of Sharps Chapel, passed away October 18, 2004 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. Rhonda was a graduate of Horace Maynard High School in Maynardville and Lincoln Memorial University, School of Nursing in Harrogate. She was an RN at Claiborne County Hospital for 25 years. Rhonda was a member of Straight Creek Baptist Church in New Tazewell. She was preceded in death by her mother, Drama Dalton Brewer; grandparents: Willard and Relda Brewer; grandmother, Birdie Dalton Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Conrad Daniels of Sharps Chapel; daughter, Heather Daniels of Sharps Chapel; son, Eric Daniels of Sharps Chapel; father, Rondie Brewer of Sharps Chapel; brothers: Anthony and wife, Kim Brewer of Powell, Rick and wife, Joan Brewer of Speedwell; several brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews Funeral Services were held 8 p.m. Thursday, October 21 in Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jackie Daniels and Rev. Matthew Jones officiating. Music by Lucile Daniels and Singers. Graveside Services were held at l0 a.m. Friday, October 22 in Chris Keck Cemetery in Sharps Chapel. Pallbearers: Curtis Tolliver, Brad Gilbert, Bob MacDougall, Steve TenBrook, Ken Daniels and Kim Cox. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge *************************** Ronald T. Martin, age 57, of Naples, Fl., formerly of Farmington Hills, Mi. was born November 2, 1946 and passed away October 17, 2004. He had seen a Naples resident for the last 11 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by his father, Astor C. Martin. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Pamela K. (Friar) Martin; mother, Gladys (Vanbeber) Martin of Tazewell; children: Ronald Thomas Martin and Jenny Lee Martin; brother and sisters: Sandra Leonard, William Martin and Cheryl Lewis; father and mother in-law: James A. and Beverly G. Friar. Memorial Services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, October in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Martin Cemetery with Military Honors. Coffey Funeral Home in charge *********************** Minnie V. Bryant Mayes, age 96, of Harrogate, was born November 10, 1907 in Claiborne County and passed away October 18, 2004 at her home. She was preceded in death by husband, Andrew J. Mayes; parents: Samuel and Nancy 'Dutch' Blackburn Bryant; sons: Kelly Ray Mayes and Conley Mayes; daughters: Wilma Mayes Lyman, Margaret Mayes and Juanita Mayes Cooper; several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his sons: Johnson (Jessie) Mayes, Buford (Jane) Mayes both of Speedwell, Adolphus (Delores) Mayes of Knoxville; daughter, Vida (Duane) Weber of Ypsilanti, Mi.; sister, Mary Alice Swangim of Middlesboro, Ky.; grandsons: Douglas R. Mayes, John David Mayes, Timothy Weber, Phillip Weber, Jerry Mayes, Brian Mayes and Patrick Mayes; granddaughters: Pamela Wildenhold, Stacie Mayes and Buffy Byrd. Funeral Services were held 1 p.m. Friday, October 22 at Reece Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Mundy and Rev. Mark Bayless officiating. Music by Shady Grove Church Choir. Burial in Greasy Hollow Cemetery. Pallbearers: grandsons: Douglas R. Mayes, John David Mayes, Timothy Weber, Phillip Weber, Jerry Mayes, Brian Mayes and Patrick Mayes. Reece Funeral Home & Valley Chapel in charge. 869 3651 or 626-4249. ******************************* Fannie Mae "Faye" Philpot, age 80, of Oak Ridge, was born November 15, 1923 in Claiborne County and passed away October 21, 2004 at Methodist Medical Center. She worked at the K-25 plant during the wars years and later worked with Philpot Cleaners & Laundry. She was preceded in death by her parents: Emily Bull Seals and George Washington Seals. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Bryce Philpot; son, Halen E. Philpot and wife, Barbara; daughters: Linda Morrison and husband, Lee and Joy Philpot; nephew, Winston H. Davis and wife, Jeannette of Maryville; nieces: Henrietta Knapp of Oak Ridge, Shannon Warren and Julie Williams of Maryville; brother-in-law, Delbert Philpot of Oak Ridge; 4 grandchildren: Rachel Morrison and Tyler Morrison, Carmen Philpot and Merritt Philpot all of Oak Ridge; special friend, Rene Hawkins. Funeral Services were held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, October 24 at Weatherford Mortuary with Rev. Joe Easterly officiating. Burial in Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family asks that memorials be made to Robertsville Baptist Church, 251 Robertsville Rd., Oak Ridge, Tn. 37830. Weatherford Mortuary, Oak Ridge, in charge. ******************************* Virdie Naomi Sutton, age 92, of New Tazewell, was born December 5, 1911 and passed away October 20, 2004 at North Haven Health Care Center in Knoxville. She was a member of Cave Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barton Sutton; infant son, Bob. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-Law: Don and Dean Sutton; granddaughters: Kay Hayes all of Powell, Diane Hranek of Knoxville and Robin Hill of Claxton; 3 great granddaughters; 3 great grandsons; 1 great great-grandson; 1 great great-granddaughter; a host of other relative and friends. Graveside Services were held 10 a.m. Saturday, October 23 at Cave Springs Cemetery with Rev. Kenny Williams officiating. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ************************ Allen "Tex" Webb, age 64, of Rockwood and formerly of Cumberland Gap, passed away October 19, 2004 at the Baptist Hospital West in Knoxville. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rockwood and Toledo's Eagles Club. He was a manager and chef of Betsy Ross Restaurant in Toledo, Oh. He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Mandy Webb; daughter, Loretta; brothers: C.J. Webb, Cotton Webb, C. J. Webb and Bill Webb all formerly of Cumberland Gap; sister, Wilma Webb Allen also of Cumberland Gap and Toledo, Survivors include his wife, Gloria Webb, Rockwood; daughters: Allison and Amanda of Rockwood; son, Anthony of Michigan; sister, Ada Webb Shelton of LaFollette; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Friday, August 22 at 6 p.m. from the First Presbyterian Church of Rockwood with Rev. Crawford King officiating. Evans Mortuary, Rockwood, in charge. ************************end of obits

Hello, I am in need of a look up for HUNDLEY / HUNLEY names in Claiborne Co. probably Goin for town to find where one father and two sons were at in 1880. I can not find anything for them in Union Co. where all cousins / aunts & uncles seem to be. Benjamin & Lucinda Hundley abt. 60 - 65 yrs. old Alfred & Jincy being abt. 24 yrs. old, as of 1910 Census they'd been mar. 24 yrs. with 5 of 12 child. living. William & Louisa abt. 51 yrs. old, as of 1910 Census they'd been mar. 27 yrs. with 5 children - 2 born in Ky. and other 3 born ??? in TN. * Now, they could still be in KY in 1880 but I can't find them either... Thanks in advance for help here, Ruth in ILL, we'll be down there in two weeks to do hands on work :-)

From the Knoxville News Sentinel 26 Oct 2004 KIDD, RUBY MOYERS - Born in Speedwell, TN on July 1, 1920. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 24, 2004. The influence you had on all our lives will live on in our hearts for generations to come. Preceded in death by: parents, Roscoe and Melissa (Lissie) Price; husbands, James Woodrow Moyers and Kenneth Lee Kidd; daughter, Peggy Rhea Moyers; son Phillip Tyler Moyers; brothers, Milt Price, Lawerence Price, and Val Lee Price. Survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Lynda Moyers; daughter and son- in-law, Mona and Carlos Ramos; grandchildren, Melissa Moyers Qualls, Kristi Moyers Hodges and husband Kevin, Carlos Kenneth Ramos, Daniela Ruby Ramos, Cristina Isabella Ramos, Paola Ramos, and Pamela Ramos; great grandchildren, Amber Nicole Qualls, Mark Allen Moyers, Michael Charles Moyers; brothers, Ulis, Clayton, and Allard Price, sisters Jewel Lovelace, Arletta Hatfield, and Lois Treece; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. She was a devoted member of Norwood Baptist Church and past member of Shipley Grove Church of God and The Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Kidd's nephews will serve as pallbearers. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 8pm in the Chapel of Weaver Funeral Home with Dr. Nathan Livingston officiating. Family and friends will meet Wednesday at 10:45am in the Carr Cemetery in Claiborne County for an 11am interment service. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8pm. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

I'm still researching a old picture of a school in Claiborne Co. Tn in the Clouds area, called Summit Point. It burned down in 1926. I would like to hear about any history on this school, like when it was built. I have another school picture with my grandfather in it and the school looks the same and they lived in the same area as where my father attended school. I've been able to identiy 36 of the 52 kids in the picture through the help of others, mainly Rose Mae Widner Poore. I would like to identify the others. I have a list of possibilities based on them being sibblings, and the right age, of kids identified in the picture, or that I was told that they went to school with someone in the picture, or they lived in the adjancent houses to kids in the picture. If anyone knows anyone who might be able to identify any of these people as kids (6-12), I would like to hear from you. 1. Lonnie and Mary Dunnsmore 2. Davis, Lucy, Mary, and Bessie Simmons 3. Rosco and Neal Minton 4. Beula Irwin 5. Robert Green 6. Carl and Emily Sprowls 7. Edna Drummonds 8. Isaac Buford, and Dorothy Mink 9. Nellie Stafford 10. Melvin Burchfield 11. Taylor Hill 12. Mae and Mark Crutchfield 13. Roy, James, John. Robert, and Bertha Duncan (I think Roy and James are brothers and John and Robert are brothers. Not sure if Betha is related to the others). If any of these people are still alive or if their is anyone who could identify them as children (6-12) please let me know. Everyone on the list is always very helpful. Thanks Kyle

Does anyone have a census book for 1900 for Caliborne or Grainger County Tenn. I need a look up for any Payne's families especially if they have a son Charles around age 15-17 or in that area thank you margaret

Does anyone know of or are related to Etta Payne (her married name) of Oak Ridge Tenn. This is where she lived in 1955 I just got some paper work with her name on it and it say she is a cousin to my great Uncle James Luther Perry Appreciate any help in connestion these families Margaret in Michigan