I have two questions about Big Springs but will divide into two messages as the other one is rather long. I have gone through the Minutes of Big Springs Baptist Church which are posted on the Internet. Did Big Spings keep records of marriages, births, and deaths and/or membership lists? My experience with the Baptist church was that at the age of 14 an individual could profess a faith in God and the acceptance of Christ as their personal saviour. Was this true for Big Springs or were the people listed in the Minutes all adults? Thanks for the help. Sharon Bryant

You win some and you lose some. That seems to be the life we live. A month or so ago, we found out that Ancestry.com, clearly the leader in online genealogical data, decided that they could no longer allow the Family History Library and its worldwide Centers free access to their data. So many genealogists lost on that one. Now I have it on good authority that genealogists just won one. Paul Allen (one of the founders of MyFamily.com), and his World Vital Records team have come through when needed. World Vital Records online research service, which includes the content of the Everton Genealogical Library, will now be available, without charge, at each of the LDS Church's Family History Centers. That's 3,400 worldwide Centers and the Family History Library here in Salt Lake City! The ramifications of so much free access to WVR and Everton data will be huge. Remember, all the Everton Genealogical Helper magazines (60 years worth) and Family Group Sheets/Pedigree Charts are indexed and available on WVR. Over 250 distinctly different newspapers from small communities across the country are now accessible free of charge at the Family History Centers through WVR. Everton Collection books are scanned and posted continuously on the WVR website. Numerous datasets available nowhere else are found on WVR as well as data from Google Books, the National Archives and other governmental agencies. One of the things I like most about WVR is its widespread use of geocoding. Do something as simple as a Social Security Death Index lookup. The results will give you not only the vital data normally found in the SSDI, but a map, complete with the local cemeteries marked with tiny crosses! I could go on. But needless to say, I'm ecstatic that WVR will now be available to so many researchers worldwide.

>From The Knoxville News Sentinel 30 Apr 2007 LOVE, MILDRED - age 79 of Tazewell, was born on May 13, 1927 and passed away on April 28, 2007 at the St. Mary's Hospice in Knoxville. She retired from Donlin Sportswear. She owned and operated Love's Outlet for 23 years until her death. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Ethel Keller. She was preceded in death by her: parents, Joe and Ethel Keller; husband, Lee Love; grandson, Derek Moyers; brothers, Lee and Joe Jr. Keller; sisters, Louella Keller, Novella McDaniel, Winnie England. She is survived by her: children, Jerry Love and wife Dorothy of New Tazewell, TN; Dennis Love and wife Betty Jo of Tazewell, TN; Carol Russell and husband Dale of Dundee, MI; Phyllis Moyers and husband Jerry of New Tazewell, TN; grandchildren, Jessica Van Huss of Sneedville, TN; Brandon Love of Dayton, TN; Tammy White of Adrain, MI; Kim Slinker of Dundee, MI; Nick Moyers of Collierville, TN; Geraud Moyers of Abingdon, VA; step-grandchildren, Melanie Davis of Lenoir City, TN; Ian Ickes of Tazewell, TN; 11 great grandchildren; sisters, Vontella Hopper of Halls, TN; Marlene Miller of Cleveland, TN; aunts, Reba Turner of Speedwell, TN; Bertha Berry of Speedwell, TN; sister-in-law, Wanda Keller of Knoxville, TN; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 1, 2007 from 6 until 8 pm at the Claiborne Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 am Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at the Fairview Cemetery will the Rev. Pete McDaniel officiating. Pallbearers: Chuck Keller, Pete McDaniel, Lewis McDaniel, Joe Dan England, J.W. England, Randy England. Honorary pallbearer, Larry Joe Keller. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: St. Mary's Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Someone sent me a note about this legislation but my computer went haywire before I could see who it was and what the note was about. Please resend. Pam In a message dated 4/28/2007 3:06:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time, PBurne1063@aol.com writes: HB1354 by *Jones S. (*SB1804 by *Jackson, *Marrero B.) Cemeteries - Authorizes eligible persons, including family members, descendants, and friends of the deceased persons and persons conducting genealogical research, access to cemeteries and graves on private property, subject to certain limitations. - Amends TCA Title 46. Fiscal Summary for HB1354 / *SB1804 Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB1354 / *SB1804 This bill requires owners and occupants of land where cemeteries and graves are located to grant access to the family members, descendants, and close friends of persons who are buried in such land and to genealogical researchers ("eligible persons") in order to visit and maintain graves, make burials, and conduct genealogical research. In order for a friend of a deceased person, of the family, or of a descendant or persons engaging in genealogical research to exercise the right of ingress and egress to a cemetery or to graves on private property as eligible persons, the friend or researcher must have written designation as such by a descendant or other member of the family of the deceased. This bill requires any eligible person to provide reasonable advance notice to the landowner or occupant before entering the land. This bill further specifies that entry upon the private property of another for accessing a cemetery or graves must only occur at a reasonable time, under reas! onable circumstances, and in a reasonable manner. This bill authorizes landowners to designate access routes to cemeteries and graves on such persons' land. This bill requires eligible persons to be liable for any damage to property that is caused by passage across the landowner's property in order to reach a cemetery or gravesite. This bill authorizes any eligible person who is denied access to a gravesite or cemetery to seek equitable relief against the landowner or occupant in chancery court. Any owner of private property who believes a person is not an eligible person or believes that an eligible person is entering upon the property in violation of this bill could institute a proceeding in the chancery court of the county in which the cemetery or graves are located to enjoin such person from further entry upon the property. In granting injunctive relief, the court could deny further access of the person to the cemetery or graves located on the property or could set the frequency of access, circumstances under which access could occur, the manner of access, and the hours and duration of access. Any person who enters upon the property for accessing a cemetery or graves who is not an eligible person would be subject to all remedies provided by this bill and any other applicable provision of law. Information on this page is generally current to within an hour. HB1354 <http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/BILL/HB1354.pdf> by *Jones S. (*SB1804 <http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/BILL/SB1804.pdf> by *Jackson, *Marrero B.) Cemeteries - Authorizes eligible persons, including family members, descendants, and friends of the deceased persons and persons conducting genealogical research, access to cemeteries and graves on private property, subject to certain limitations. - Amends TCA Title 46. Summary for HB1354/*SB1804 <http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/asp/WebBillInfo/Summary.as px?BillNumber=HB1354> No Amendments for HB1354 No Amendments for SB1804 Fiscal Note for HB1354/*SB1804 Fiscal Note for HB1354 / SB1804 filed under SB1804 <http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/Fiscal/SB1804.pdf> _____ House <http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/asp/WebBillInfo/HouseVote. aspx?ChamberVoting=H&BillNumber=HB1354> Votes on HB1354 _____ Bill History Section <http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/abbrev.htm> Bill History Abbreviations - Opens into a new window Actions Taken on HB1354 Action Date Actions Taken on SB1804 Action Date Action Def. in Judiciary Committee to 5/2/2007 4/25/2007 Action Def. in S. C,L&A Comm. to 5/1/2007 4/24/2007 Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 04/25/2007 4/18/2007 Placed on S. C,L&A Comm. cal. for 04/24/2007 4/18/2007 Rec. for pass. if am. by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 4/17/2007 Action Def. in S. C,L&A Comm. to 4/24/2007 4/17/2007 Placed on s/c cal Civil Practice and Procedure of JUD for 04/17/2007 4/11/2007 Placed on S. C,L&A Comm. cal. for 04/17/2007 4/11/2007 Action Def. in s/c Civil Practice and Procedure of JUD to 4/17/2007 4/10/2007 Assigned to Gen. Sub of S. C,L&A Comm. 3/8/2007 Placed on s/c cal Civil Practice and Procedure of JUD for 04/10/2007 4/4/2007 P2C, ref. to S. C,L&A Comm. 2/12/2007 Assigned to s/c Civil Practice and Procedure of JUD 2/26/2007 Intro., P1C. 2/8/2007 P2C, ref. to Judiciary 2/15/2007 Filed for intro. 2/8/2007 Intro., P1C. 2/14/2007 Filed for intro. 2/12/2007 ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

HB1354 by *Jones S. (*SB1804 by *Jackson, *Marrero B.) Cemeteries - Authorizes eligible persons, including family members, descendants, and friends of the deceased persons and persons conducting genealogical research, access to cemeteries and graves on private property, subject to certain limitations. - Amends TCA Title 46. Fiscal Summary for HB1354 / *SB1804 Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB1354 / *SB1804 This bill requires owners and occupants of land where cemeteries and graves are located to grant access to the family members, descendants, and close friends of persons who are buried in such land and to genealogical researchers ("eligible persons") in order to visit and maintain graves, make burials, and conduct genealogical research. In order for a friend of a deceased person, of the family, or of a descendant or persons engaging in genealogical research to exercise the right of ingress and egress to a cemetery or to graves on private property as eligible persons, the friend or researcher must have written designation as such by a descendant or other member of the family of the deceased. This bill requires any eligible person to provide reasonable advance notice to the landowner or occupant before entering the land. This bill further specifies that entry upon the private property of another for accessing a cemetery or graves must only occur at a reasonable time, under reas! onable circumstances, and in a reasonable manner. This bill authorizes landowners to designate access routes to cemeteries and graves on such persons' land. This bill requires eligible persons to be liable for any damage to property that is caused by passage across the landowner's property in order to reach a cemetery or gravesite. This bill authorizes any eligible person who is denied access to a gravesite or cemetery to seek equitable relief against the landowner or occupant in chancery court. Any owner of private property who believes a person is not an eligible person or believes that an eligible person is entering upon the property in violation of this bill could institute a proceeding in the chancery court of the county in which the cemetery or graves are located to enjoin such person from further entry upon the property. In granting injunctive relief, the court could deny further access of the person to the cemetery or graves located on the property or could set the frequency of access, circumstances under which access could occur, the manner of access, and the hours and duration of access. Any person who enters upon the property for accessing a cemetery or graves who is not an eligible person would be subject to all remedies provided by this bill and any other applicable provision of law. Information on this page is generally current to within an hour. HB1354 <http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/BILL/HB1354.pdf> by *Jones S. (*SB1804 <http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/BILL/SB1804.pdf> by *Jackson, *Marrero B.) Cemeteries - Authorizes eligible persons, including family members, descendants, and friends of the deceased persons and persons conducting genealogical research, access to cemeteries and graves on private property, subject to certain limitations. - Amends TCA Title 46. Summary for HB1354/*SB1804 <http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/asp/WebBillInfo/Summary.aspx?BillNumber=HB1354> No Amendments for HB1354 No Amendments for SB1804 Fiscal Note for HB1354/*SB1804 Fiscal Note for HB1354 / SB1804 filed under SB1804 <http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/Fiscal/SB1804.pdf> _____ House <http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/asp/WebBillInfo/HouseVote.aspx?ChamberVoting=H&BillNumber=HB1354> Votes on HB1354 _____ Bill History Section <http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/abbrev.htm> Bill History Abbreviations - Opens into a new window Actions Taken on HB1354 Action Date Actions Taken on SB1804 Action Date Action Def. in Judiciary Committee to 5/2/2007 4/25/2007 Action Def. in S. C,L&A Comm. to 5/1/2007 4/24/2007 Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 04/25/2007 4/18/2007 Placed on S. C,L&A Comm. cal. for 04/24/2007 4/18/2007 Rec. for pass. if am. by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 4/17/2007 Action Def. in S. C,L&A Comm. to 4/24/2007 4/17/2007 Placed on s/c cal Civil Practice and Procedure of JUD for 04/17/2007 4/11/2007 Placed on S. C,L&A Comm. cal. for 04/17/2007 4/11/2007 Action Def. in s/c Civil Practice and Procedure of JUD to 4/17/2007 4/10/2007 Assigned to Gen. Sub of S. C,L&A Comm. 3/8/2007 Placed on s/c cal Civil Practice and Procedure of JUD for 04/10/2007 4/4/2007 P2C, ref. to S. C,L&A Comm. 2/12/2007 Assigned to s/c Civil Practice and Procedure of JUD 2/26/2007 Intro., P1C. 2/8/2007 P2C, ref. to Judiciary 2/15/2007 Filed for intro. 2/8/2007 Intro., P1C. 2/14/2007 Filed for intro. 2/12/2007 ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

I have finally gotten around to posting my family file and starting a Web site about the Walkers of Claiborne County. The Edward B. Walker family is responsible for almost all of the Walkers who have lived in Claiborne and Hancock Counties and the majority in Union County. Even if you have no Walkers in your line, if your family lived on Mulberry Creek, Little Sycamore, Lone Mountain, Bear Creek, Straight Creek, Walker's Ford, or Sharps Chapel, there's probably a connection somewhere. The Web site has a link to my family file: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~edwardbwalker/ -- Phillip A. Walker phillip.walker@gmail.com

MULLINS, MARTHA JANE, Hurst, age 78 of Morristown was born December 19, 1928 and passed away April 24, 2007 at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital. She was a member of New Freedom Baptist Church of Morristown and worked at Hickory Springs for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, P.W. and Elsie West Hurst; sister, Jennie Mae Hurst; brother, A.G. Hurst; and grandson, Scotty Lynn Amos. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Lonnie Raye and Sheila Mullins of Tazewell; daughters, Linda Kaye and Ronald Long of Morristown; Shirley Faye Amos and James Mauk of Surgoinsville; grandchildren, David Raye Mullins, Carl Rosenbalm, Danielle Brooks, Eddie Lynn Hayes, Amanda Jane Hayes, Johnny Glenn Amos and Christy Faye Wood; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby Lee Hayes of Tazewell; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends 6-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday night at Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at New Freedom Missionary Baptist Church in Morristown, with the Rev. Mike Morgan and the Rev. Tommy Louthan Sr. officiating. David Raye Mullins, Carl Rosenbalm, Eddie Lynn Hayes, John Brooks, Johnny Glenn Amos and Mark Woods will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Seth Pritchard. Interment will be in West Cemetery on Raven Hill. Arrangements by Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell. Citizen Tribune_April 27, 2007 Tina Lephew Cooke Union Co.TN

_JOHN BRUMMITT_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/25/claiborne_progress/obituaries/brummit_01.txt) _SHIRLEY EDDS BUCHANAN_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/25/claiborne_progress/obituaries/buchanan_02.txt) _BARBARA SUE WILLIAMS_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/25/claiborne_progress/obituaries/bwilliams_15.txt) _LUCY CHADWELL_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/25/claiborne_progress/obituaries/chadwell_03.txt) _RETTA COBB_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/25/claiborne_progress/obituaries/cobb_04.txt) _CLAUDE COSBY_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/25/claiborne_progress/obituaries/cosby_05.txt) _ANNETTE ELLISON_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/25/claiborne_progress/obituaries/ellison_06.txt) _DON EVANS_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/25/claiborne_progress/obituaries/evans_07.txt) _FRED M. HURST_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/25/claiborne_progress/obituaries/hurst_08.txt) _GLESSIE M. JEWELL_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/25/claiborne_progress/obituaries/jewell_09.txt) _LORETTA MAPLES_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/25/claiborne_progress/obituaries/maples_10.txt) _FRANK EUGENE MASSENGILL_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/25/claiborne_progress/obituaries/massengill_11.txt) _MILDRED B. ROBINSON_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/25/claiborne_progress/obituaries/robinson_12.txt) _ROXIE WILLIAMS_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/25/claiborne_progress/obituaries/rwilliams_16.txt) _NORMA FERN SINGLETON_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/25/claiborne_progress/obituaries/singleton_13.txt) _SAM TUCKER_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/25/claiborne_progress/obituaries/tucker_14.txt) JOHN BRUMMITT John Brummitt, age 62, of Speedwell, passed away at his home April 17, 2007 He was of The Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents: Harley Brummitt and Lucille Brooks Brummitt Shupe; half-brother: Kenneth Shupe. Survivors include his son: John Franklin Brummitt of Sharps Chapel; daughters: Katina Nicely of Maynardville, Robin McCarty of Sharps Chapel; former wife: Sherry Robertson Brummitt of Maynardville; brothers: Eugene Brummitt, Wesley Brummitt, Clyde Brummitt all of Speedwell; sister: Mary Ogle of Maryville, Gladys Williams of Cocoa, Fl.; seven grandchildren. Funeral Service were Friday April 20 at 8 p.m. with Rev. Bill Braden officiating. Music by The Goins Family. Burial in The Ausmus Cemetery. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651 or www.reecefh.com SHIRLEY EDDS BUCHANAN Shirley Edds Buchanan, age 61, of New Tazewell, was born September 12, 1945 and passed away April 18, 2007 at her home. She was a lifelong member of Liberty Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother: Josephine McDaniel Edds; grandparents: Charlie and Martha Jane Spradling McDaniel and Henry and Lennie Mason Edds. She is survived by her husband of 41 years (married January 17, 1966): Hubert Buchanan Jr. of New Tazewell; son: Mark A. Buchanan; daughter: Monette Buchanan Meyers; son and daughter-in-law: Matthew and Jeannie Buchanan; grandchildren: Austin Meyers, Trey Buchanan, Taylor Buchanan and Brooke Buchanan all of New Tazewell; honorary grandchildren: Brandon Carter and Tabitha Graves; brothers and sisters-in-law: Charles and Judy Edds, Bob and Brenda Edds all of Tazewell; father and step-mother: Rev. Tommy and Grace Edds; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Friday, April 20 at 2 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lonnie Douglas Dalton and Rev. John Lewis officiating. Songs by the Revelations Singers. Burial in the Liberty Cemetery. Pallbearers: Christopher Edds, Bryan Edds, Paul Edds, Loye Meyers, Jeremy Buchanan, and Ray Lynch. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. BARBARA SUE WILLIAMS Barbara Sue Williams, age 73, of Tazewell, was born February 7, 1934 and passed away April 20, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents: Charles and Anna Booth. She is survived by her fianc/: Herbert Goins of Tazewell; daughter: Joyce Southall and husband Marion; grandchildren: Shashawna, Caitlandt, Shaianna, and TreShaun Southall all of Knoxville; and a host of friends. Funeral services were Monday, April 23 at 11 a.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Ramsey officiating. Music by the Goins Family. Burial in the Greenwood Cemetery in Knoxville. Pallbearers: Friends and Family. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. LUCY CHADWELL Lucy Golden Payne Chadwell, was born January 3, 1908 and passed away April 18, 2007 at Laurel Manor Health Care in New Tazewell. She was the oldest member of Riverview Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late J.B. and Bertha Fletcher Payne. As well as her parents, Lucy was preceded in death by her husband: Riley Morgan Chadwell; son: Robert Sherrill Chadwell; infant son: Billy Carrol; grandson: Larry Morgan Dunn; son-in-law: Douglas Dunn. She is survived by her children: Mrs. Cecil (Mildred) Fultz of New Tazewell, Harry Cleston and Julia Chadwell of San Marcas, Ca., Riley Morgan Chadwell of Omaha, Ne, Mary Cornelia Chadwell Dunn of Fairfax, Va.; and a host grandchildren, great, great grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, April 21 at 10 a.m. at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Swan Bush and Clyde Sandifur officiating. Songs by Ralph and Ray Fultz. Burial in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Grandsons and Great Grandsons. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. RETTA COBB Retta Cobb, age 94, a lifelong resident of Speedwell, was born February 4, 1913 and went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 15, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband: James Cobb; son: Elsworth; grandchildren: James Edward Cobb, Jr., Terri Lynn Cobb; parents: John and Elizabeth Thomas Treadway; twin sister: Etta Treadway; five brothers; four sisters; sons-in-law: Green Smith, Frank Smith; granddaughter-in-law: Jane Smith. She is survived by her children: Kathleen (James) Smith of LaFollette, Imogene (Ralph) Smith of Speedwell, Lorene Smith of Speedwell, Chris (Roger) Smith of Speedwell, John (Margie) Cobb of Phoenix City, Al., James (Jo) Cobb of Lenoir City, Billy (Laura) Cobb of Lake City, Robert (Sybil) Cobb of Speedwell, Vicki (Keith) Berry of Speedwell, Tony (Mary) Cobb of Monroe, Mi.; 37 grandchildren; 71 great grandchildren; 35 great-great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends, extended family and staff of Claiborne County Nursing Home. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 18 at 8 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Kojak Graves officiating. Eulogy by Elder Russell Figuria. Music by Vic and Tom Graves. Burial in the Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: Great Grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers: Albert Chumley, Ralph Robertson, Roy Cheek, and Billy Williford. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651, 626-4249, www.reecefh.com CLAUDE COSBY Claude Cosby, age 65, of Harrogate, was born August 2, 1941 and passed away April 16, 2007 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was a member of Poplar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He worked for A.J.&J. Trucking for 32 years. He was preceded in death by his parents: Clint and Eppie Martin Cosby; brothers: Hollis Cosby and Lucas Buchanan; sister: Mae Venable. He is survived by his wife of 42 years: Maxine Cosby of Harrogate; daughter and son-in-law: Susan and Bruce Williams of Hancock County; son: David Reckner of Morristown; brothers: Kenneth Cosby of Springfield, Oh., Clint Cosby Jr. of Harrogate, Leon Cosby of Decherd; sister: Hazel Crutchfield of Florida; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Friday, April 20 at 11 a.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wendell Daniels and Rev. Brian Cosby officiating. Songs by the James Cosby Family. Burial in the Burchett Cemetery. Pallbearers: Bruce Williams, Larry Estep Jr., Jeff Minor, Anthony Brooks, Larry Brooks III, William Brooks, Brandon Singleton, Jerry Ellison. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Coffey Funeral Home for funeral arrangements. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ANNETTE ELLISON Annette Ellison, age 93, of Monroe, Mi., was born December 2, 1913 in Speedwell and passed away April 20, 2007 at Tendercare of Monroe, Mi. She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Emma (Ausmus) Russell. She attended the Church of God Mountain Assembly. In additions to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband: Clyde Ellison; son-in-law: John P. Matias; a grandson; several brother and sisters. She is survived by her children: William J. (Karen) Ellison of Jackson, Mi., Mary L. (Linford) Price of Milan, Mi., and Emma J. Matias of Maybee, Mi.; sister: Malinda Russell Owens of LA; 11 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 24 at 11 a.m. at the Church of God Mountain Assembly with Rev. Rick Massingill and Rev. Fred Cornelius officiating. Interment in the Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe, Mi. Bacarella Funeral Home in Monroe, Mich. in charge. DON EVANS Don Evans, age 76, of New Tazewell, was born May 17, 1930 in Speedwell and passed away April 17, 2007 at his home. He was the son of the late Lee and Pearl Madon Evans. He professed faith in Christ as his savior at Red Hill Baptist Church as a young person. He was currently a member of Carrs Branch Baptist Church where he had served as Sunday School Superintendent in the past. He was a retired bookkeeper for various oil and coal companies, and was also a former member of Pinnacle Lodge #661 and Blazing Star Lodge # 455. He also spent a short time in The United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son: Warren K. Evans in 1986: two brothers: Lem and Roger Evans; one sister: Theresa Evans. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years: Dolores Giles Evans of New Tazewell; sons and wives: Richard and Teresa Evans of Louisville, Ky., Mitchell and Mary Ann Evans of Middlesboro, Ky.; grandchildren: Tara Evans and fianc/ Derek Monahan of Louisville, Ky., Tyler Evans of Louisville, Ky., Nikki and husband Brandon Griffin of Middlesboro, Ky.; great-grandchild: Conner Griffin of Middlesboro, Ky.; brothers: Guy and Lowell Evans both of Speedwell; sisters: Bethel Brown of Knoxville, Althea Davis of Ypsilanti, Mi., Verda Lou Burns of Speedwell, Betty Owens of West Carrollton, Oh.; one aunt: Clevia Patterson of Cumberland Gap; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services were Thursday, April 19 at 8 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Sam Sweet officiating. Music by David and Stephanie Cole. Burial in the Green Hills Cemetery in Middlesboro, Ky. Pallbearers: Nephews. Honorary pallbearers: Members of Carrs Branch Baptist Church. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651 or www.reecefh.com FRED M. HURST Fred M. Hurst, age 89, of Tazewell passed away April 3, 2007 at St. Mary's Residence Hospice. He had formerly resided for the past 5 years at Windsor Gardens Assisted Living Center in Knoxville. He studied biology at the University of Tennessee from 1936-40 and was a member of the 1940 Class. Afterwards, he was commissioned a U.S. Navel Officer and chosen to attend Officer Candidate School and became an aviator. He piloted PBY and PMB seaplanes and B-24 bombers during five years' service to his country. He was stationed in Norfolk, Jacksonville, Bermuda, San Juan, Brazil and San Diego. In 1943 he married his high school sweetheart, Ruby Keck, a school teacher. The returned to Claiborne County and began life-long businesses which they built, operated and managed together for more than 54 years. Hurst Dry Goods Dept. Store in New Tazewell, Dixie Plaza Motel in Tazewell and Hilltop Business Center are among their former and current interests. He was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in New Tazewell and was men's Sunday School Teacher for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents: James Nelson and Roxie Bundren Hurst; wife Ruby Keck Hurst. Survivors include his son, Knoxville physician: Fred A. Hurst M.D. and his wife Deena Sharpe Hursh; their son: James W. Hurst, M.D. who practices medicine with his father in Halls and his wife Minde Meece Hurst; Dr. Diana Gwynn Hurst Collins and husband David N. Collins, M.D. of Lookout Mountain and Chattanooga and their children: Laura Catherine Collins of Washington D.C., Andrew David Collins and Mary Elizabeth Collins of Lookout Mountain; brother: Frank G. Hurst and wife Gladys of Tazewell; numerous cousins, extended family members, and countless friends and acquaintances he made throughout his long life. Graveside services were Friday, April 6 at 2 p.m. at the Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Charles D. Earl officiating. Mynatt Funeral Home in Halls in charge. GLESSIE M. JEWELL Glessie M. Jewell, age 83, was born March 25, 1924 in Harrogate and passed away Friday, April 20, 2007 at the Medilodge of Monroe, Mi. She was the daughter of Jerry and Doxie (Davis) Cosby. She was a member of Frenchtown Missionary Baptist Church and Frenchtown Senior Citizens. She married Austin Payne on August 24, 1994 in Middlesboro, Ky. and he passed away in 1986. She married Henry Jewell in 1990 in Monroe, Mi. and he passed away in 1998. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by her brother: Charlie; and infant brother: James Jr. Survivors include her sisters: Mollie Ferguson of Monroe, Mi., Josephine (John) Massengill of Flat Rock, Mi., Ruby Jean (James) Essary, Phyllis Dyer all of Tazewell, Sue (Glenn) Allen of Seymour; brothers: Ernest (Hazel) Cosby, Ben (Betty) Cosby, Howard (Bessie) Cosby, Jack (Carole) Cosby all of Monroe, Mi., Clyde (Louise) Cosby of Tazewell, Elmer Cosby of Knoxville, and Rondal (Joan) Cosby of Shawanee. Funeral services were Monday, April 23 at 10 a.m. at the Bennett-Prochnow Funeral Home in Monroe, Mi. Burial in the Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Frenchtown Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund. Bennett-Prochnow Funeral Home in Monroe, Mich. in charge. LORETTA MAPLES Loretta Maples, age 66, of New Tazewell, was born October 5, 1940 and passed away April 21, 2007 at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was loved by her community at Tazewell Village Apartments. She was preceded in death by her mother: Trula Clark Miller; brother: Bobby Miller; sister: Fawnetta Miller; husband: Swan Maples. She is survived by her sons: David Lynn Miller of Toledo, Oh., Swan Stephen Maples of Erie, Mi., Timothy Mark Maples of Tazewell; grandchildren: Tammy Sue Raines, Destiny Riess, Shane Maples, Josh Maples, and Tyler W. Maples; great grandchildren: Kelsy, Alexis, and William; father: Clarence Miller; brothers: Chuck Miller, David Miller all of Tazewell; sisters: Elizabeth Walker of Monroe, Mi., Betty Miller of Tazewell; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Monday, April 23 at 12 p.m. at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Louthan officiating. Buril in the Jackson Cemetery. Pallbearers: Joshua Maples, Chris Bolton, Carl Maples, Junior Maples, Lucas Bailey, and Earl Maples. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. FRANK EUGENE MASSENGILL Frank Eugene Massengill, age 74, of Harrogate, was born January 10, 1933 and passed away April 22, 2007. He was the son of the late Sterling and Bessie Leonard Massengill. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife: Eunice Faye Eastridge Massengill; sister: Bonnie Lanham; an infant brother: Lonnie Massengill. Survivors include his daughters: Annette Massengill, Anita (David) Anderson all of Harrogate; sons: Edward (Pauline) Massengill, Verlin (Melissa) Massengill all of Harrogate; brothers: John (Geneva) Massengill, Robert Massengill, Stanley (Nellie Faye) Massengill all of Tazewell; sisters: Marie (Kenneth) Brooks, Vivian Fultz, Nancy (Arbie) Fultz, Lucille (Charles) Sandifer all of Tazewell, Juanita (Bill) Seals of Howards Quarter, Ruthie Price of Bean Station; grandchildren: Wanda (Scott) Herbert, LeAnn Massengill, Beth Massengill, Victoria Massengill, Steven Miller; great grandchildren: Austin Herbert and Tyler Herbert; 17 nieces and 12 nephews and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 25 at 2 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Mack Daniels and Rev. Jackie Daniels officiating. Music by Little Creek Singers. Burial in the Massengill Family Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jimmy Johnson, W.D. Sandifer, Nathan "Tootie" Massengill, Keith Sandifer, Jerry Massengill, Aaron Massengill. Honorary pallbearers: Brownlow Sweet and Bill Seals. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651 or www.reecefh.com MILDRED B. ROBINSON Mildred B. Robinson, age 77, of Cumberland Gap, was born June 8, 1929 and passed away April 20, 2007 at her home after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her mother: Lela Herron; father: Jessee Teffeteller; sister: Mary Echols; loving husband: George C. Robinson. She is survived by her daughter: Brenda Poore (Don); grandsons: John Coward (Sandra), Rick Poore (Tina), Randall Poore (Jessica); granddaughter: Phyllis Bolden; great grandchildren: Jonathon Coward, Justin Poore, Alyssa Poore, Nicole Poore, C.J. Bolden, Kayla Bolden, Tyler Poore, Ethan and Evan Poore, Landon Poore; nephew: Doug Echols (Pam & Boys); special friends: Minnie Green, Joyce Cox, Bonnie Duncan, Ailene Duncan and Cynthia Daughtery; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Sunday, April 22 at 2 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home in Harrogate with Rev. Bobby Partin and Rev. Jim Cheek officiating. Songs by the Partin Family. Burial in the Harrogate Cemetery. Pallbearers: Rick Poore, Randall Poore, C.J. Bolden, Justin Poore, Chris Good, Scott Mason. Honorary pallbearers: Dr. Luis Pannocchia, Dr. William Smith, Dr. Charles DeBusk. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ROXIE WILLIAMS Roxie Williams, age 93, formerly of Harrogate, passed away in Florida April 14, 2007. She was preceded in death by husband: Felton L. Williams; daughter: Patricia Vencinzo; mother: Nellie Scruggs; sister: Elizabeth Garland. Survivors include her son: Dan (Julie) Williams and family; daughter: Agnes (Bill) Jones and family; grandsons: Billy Dortin, Bobby (Ruby) Dortin; great granddaughters: Anna and Brittney Dortin. A memorial service will be Wednesday, April 25, 2007 in Winter Haven, FL. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the Harrogate Cemetery. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651, 626-4249, www.reecefh.com. NORMA FERN SINGLETON Norma Fern Singleton was born April 2, 1930 and passed away April 19, 2007 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Fredrick Maryland. She professed faith in Christ November 26, 1942 at the home of her sister Lona Cole. She was baptized and joined Straight Creek Missionary Baptist Church. While living in Knox County she moved her letter to Bethany Baptist Church upon moving back to Claiborne County she moved her letter to Howerton's Baptist Church where she was a member until her death. Fern worked 5 years for the Claiborne County school department and 22 and a half years for the Claiborne County Clerks office. She was preceded in death by her husband: J.P. Singleton; son: Alan Brett Singleton; parents: Lon and Ethel Rosenbalm Needham; brothers: James Donald and Henry Wayne Needham; infant sister: Margaret Needham. She is survived by her son: J.P. Singleton Jr. and wife Norma Jean, Larry and wife Edie, David and wife Karen and daughter: Pamela (Penny); grandchildren: Stacie Welsh, Jason Singleton, Jerry, Donna, and David Wright, Summer Buis and Jeremy Bolden; great grandchildren: Steven, Garrett, Kassidy, Elle and Tyler Wright and Dylan Buis; brothers: Howard Needham, Cawood and wife Betty, Fay and wife Brenda, Ray and wife Darlene and George Needham; sisters: Dorthy Keck and husband Don, Patsy Brown and husband John; sister-in-law: Sue Needham; brother-in-law: Ray Singleton; sister-in-law: Pauline Singleton; special sister-in-law: Maggie Mills and daughters, Lisa, Kim, and Carrie and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, April 23 at 10 a.m. at the Coffey Funeral Home with Rev. Junior Snelson and Rev. J.C. Bull officiating. Songs by the Liberty Quartet. Burial in the Turner Cemetery. Pallbearers: Roger Bundren, Roger Shockley, Robert Hurst, John Pearson, Johnny Lakins and Chris England. Honorary pallbearers: County Clerk and staff: Evelyn Hill, Karen Hurst, Joyce Cosby, Sonya Brooks, Mary Jo Brogan, Wilma Eldridge and Brenda Bunch. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Howard's Quarter Volunteer Fire Dept. c/o Elizabeth Wilmoth, 1845 Bluetop Rd., Tazewell, TN 37879 or Howerton's Baptist Church c/o Bennie Mae Shockley 2338 State Hwy. 33 Tazewell, TN 37879. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. SAM TUCKER Sam Tucker, age 91, of Tazewell, was born March 5, 1916 and passed away April 7, 2007 at Claiborne County Hospital of a heart attack. He was of the Baptist Faith and attended Hoop Creek Baptist Church. He worked many years for the City of New Tazewell. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years: Gladys Viola Mize Tucker. They both were hard working farmers and parents of 11 children. Also preceding him in death were his parents: Arch and Hettie Hamblin Tucker; brothers: Bob, Charles, Henry, Alvin, Paul, infant brother Fred sisters: Mae, Bessie and Ruth; sons: Arthur Benjamin and Robert Lee; daughter: Loretta and an infant daughter. He is survived by his sons: Sillus (Slim) and wife Lovetta Tucker of Shelbyville, Ky., James Dempsey Tucker of Brooklyn, Ny., Harry and wife Juanita Tucker of Morristown, Michael and wife Tonya Tucker of Knoxville, Grant Allen Tucker of Tazewell, Thomas Lynn and wife Sharon Tucker of Morristown; daughter: Teresa Lovonne Tucker of New Tazewell; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; sister: Artie Tucker of Indianapolis, In.; several nieces, nephews, and other special relatives; special friends: The Fugate Family, The Brooks Family, The Ford Family, Leo Yoakum, Eleanor Yoakum, Frances Noe, Medical Center Pharmacy, Dr. Robert J. Wilmoth, Bill Landry, WNTT, George and Ricky Rowland, Allan Torbett, Pat Snodgrass, Cookie Brooks Walden, The McNeil Family, The Parkey Family and The Herrell Family. Funeral services were Thursday, April 12 at 1 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Elder James Goins officiating. Scripture by Dorothy Snodgrass. Songs by Dorothy Wells. Tribute by Pat Tucker. Burial in the Fugate Cemetery. Pallbearers: David Fugate, Tony Cloud, Terry Cloud, Rodney Fugate, Jeff Snodgrass, Chase Turner, Greg Fugate, Steve Goins. Honorary pallbearers: Sam Cardwell, Holland Fugate, Billy Wilson, Bill Jennings, Alf Riley, Dennis Estes, Clarence Ford. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

PBurne1063@aol.com wrote: > Lucy Golden Payne Chadwell > > NEW TAZEWELL, Tenn. — Lucy Golden Payne Chadwell went to her eternal reward > Wednesday, April 18, 2007. She passed away at Laurel Manor Health care in New > Tazewell. > > Born Jan. 3, 1908, she was the daughter of the late J.B. and Bertha Fletcher > Payne. She was the oldest member of Riverview Baptist Church. > > She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by family and friends. > > As well as her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Riley > Morgan Chadwell; son, Robert Sherrill Chadwell, and an infant son, Billy Carroll; > grandson, Larry Morgan Dunn; and son-in-law, Douglas Dunn. > > Based on a little searching, Riley Morgan CHADWELL appears to be the son of Robert Silas CHADWELL and Laura LUNDY, grandson of William Thomas CHADWELL and Margaret GRIMES, great grandson of William E. CHADWELL and Jane HOSKINS, second great grandson of John CHADWELL and Mary "Polly" ADAMS, and third great grandson of David CHADWELL and Elizabeth Ann TURNER. Can anyone confirm that the above is correct? Bailey

Don Evans, 76 New Tazewell, Tenn. — Don Evans, 76, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at his home. He was born May 17, 1930, in Speedwell, to the late Lee and Pearl Madon Evans. He professed faith in Christ as his savior at Red Hill Baptist Church as a young person, and was currently a member of Carrs Branch Baptist Church where he had served as Sunday School Superintendent in the past. He was a retired bookkeeper for various oil and coal companies, and was also a former member of Pinnacle Lodge #661 and Blazing Star Lodge # 455. He also spent a short time in The United States Army. He enjoyed the outdoors through hunting, fishing, and gardening. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends and truly loved his church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Warren K. Evans in 1986; two brothers, Lem and Roger Evans; and one sister; Theresa Evans. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Dolores Giles Evans of New Tazewell; sons and wives, Richard and Teresa Evans, Louisville, Ky., and Mitchell and Mary Ann Evans, Middlesboro; grandchildren, Tara Evans and fianc/ Derek Monahan, Louisville, Ky., Tyler Evans, Louisville, Ky., Nikki and husband Brandon Griffin, Middlesboro; great-grandchild, Conner Griffin, Middlesboro; brothers, Guy and Lowell Evans both of Speedwell; sisters, Bethel Brown, Knoxville, Tenn., Althea Davis, Ypsilanti, Mich., Verda Lou Burns, Speedwell, Tenn., Betty Owens, West Carrollton, Ohio; one aunt, Clevia Patterson, Cumberland Gap, Tenn.; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at Reece Valley Chapel with the Rev. Sam Sweet officiating. Music will be by David and Stephanie Cole. Burial will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Green Hills Cemetery in Middlesboro, with nephews serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are members of Carrs Branch Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Arrangements by Reece Funeral Home (869-3651 or www.recefh.com). ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Lucy Golden Payne Chadwell NEW TAZEWELL, Tenn. — Lucy Golden Payne Chadwell went to her eternal reward Wednesday, April 18, 2007. She passed away at Laurel Manor Health care in New Tazewell. Born Jan. 3, 1908, she was the daughter of the late J.B. and Bertha Fletcher Payne. She was the oldest member of Riverview Baptist Church. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by family and friends. As well as her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Riley Morgan Chadwell; son, Robert Sherrill Chadwell, and an infant son, Billy Carroll; grandson, Larry Morgan Dunn; and son-in-law, Douglas Dunn. Survivors include her children, Mrs. Cecil (Mildred) Fultz of New Tazewell, Harry Cleston and Julia Chadwell of San Marcas, Calif., Riley Morgan Chadwell of Omaha, Neb., and Mary Cornelia Chadwell Dunn of Fairfax, Va.; and a host of grandchildren, great and great, great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 20, at Coffey Funeral Home, New Tazewell Chapel. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at Coffey Funeral Home, New Tazewell Chapel, with the Rev. Swan Bush and Clyde Sandifur officiating. Singers will be Ralph and Ray Fultz. She will be laid to rest in Riverview Cemetery next to Riverview Church. Her grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Coffey Funeral Home, New Tazewell, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

>From the Knoxville News Sentinel 24 Apr 2007 WILLIAMS, MS. BARBARA SUE - age 73 of Tazewell, TN, was born on February 7, 1934 and passed away on April 20, 2007. She was a member of the Oakwood Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by her: parents, Charles and Anna Booth. She is survived by her: fiancé, Herbert Goins of Tazewell, TN; daughter, Joyce Southall and husband Marion; grandchildren, Shashawna, Caitlandt, Shaianna and TreShaun Southall, all of Knoxville and a host of friends. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Claiborne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel on Monday April 23, 2007 at 11 am with the Rev. George Ramsey officiating. Music will be provided by the Goins Family. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Knoxville, TN, 1:30 pm Monday, April 23, 2007. Pallbearers: friends and family. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Glessie M. Jewell March 25, 1924-April 20, 2007 story updated April 20. 2007 11:53PM Services have been set for Glessie M. Jewell, 83, of Monroe, who died at 6:40 a.m. Friday at Medilodge of Monroe. She had been in poor health for five years. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Monroe location of Bennett-Prochnow Funeral Home, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Lamont Carver will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle. Born March 25, 1924, in Harrogate, Tenn., she was the daughter of Jerry and Doxie (Davis) Cosby. She married Austin Payne Aug. 24, 1944. He died in 1986. She married Henry Jewell in 1990. He died in 1998. Mrs. Jewell worked for Cunningham's Drug Store of Monroe for 20 years. For nine years she worked for Monroe Public Schools. She was a member of Frenchtown Missionary Baptist Church and Frenchtown Senior Citizens. She enjoyed bowling. Surviving are seven brothers, Ernest (Hazel), Ben (Betty), Howard (Bessie) and Jack (Carole), all of Monroe, Clyde (Louise) of Tazewell, Tenn., Rondal (Joan) of Sewanee, Tenn., and Elmer of Knoxville, Tenn., and five sisters, Mollie Ferguson of Monroe, Josephine (John) Massengill of Flat Rock, Ruby Jean (James) Essary and Phyllis Dyer, both of Tazewell and Sue (Glenn) Allen of Seymour, Tenn. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charlie and an infant, James Jr. Memorials may be made to Frenchtown Missionary Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent through www.bennettfuneralhome.net.

The CCCP has recently been updated. _http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ccpp/pioneer/index.htm_ (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ccpp/pioneer/index.htm) It's hard to believe when we first started putting the Pioneer Project online that we had 30,000 identified individuals from Claiborne County. They now have OVER 98,000! We're approaching almost 200,000 website hits. Thanks to Denny and Marla Brubaker and their dedication to maintaining the ever changing database. And Thanks to Dusti (Eileen Myers) for updating and keeping the site running for us all. This update was incredibly difficult for Dusti, her house had just burned down and they lost everything they own except for one badly out of date laptop computer and I think some contents of her wallet were able to be salvaged. The laptop was a bit melted and slow but she managed to get the site updated for us anyways. I'm attaching the article about the fire for anyone interested in reading it. If you'd like to send your good wishes to Dusti (Eileen Myers) please contact me OFF LIST and I'll put you in contact with her. She could use some friendly words of encouragement. Family Homeless Child alerts family of 14 to burning Little Orleans home Jeff Alderton Cumberland Times-News LITTLE ORLEANS - A family of 14 was left homeless when an apparent accidental fire raged through its single-story residence at 11505 Price Road shortly before 6 a.m. Thursday. Two of the occupants suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to Memorial Hospital. Three vehicles were heavily damaged or destroyed in the 5:55 a.m. fire at the Dennis and Eileen Myers residence. The loss to the structure, contents and vehicles was estimated at $175,000, according to Orleans Volunteer Fire Capt. John Clingerman, who said the family had no insurance to cover the loss. Also left homeless were Richard and April Davis and their children, Evelyn, 7, Richard, 4, and Amy, 1. They resided in a two-bedroom apartment in the basement of the wood frame home. Richard is Myers' son. Kenneth and Dona Bishop, Myers' daughter, and their children, Kenneth Jr., 17; Alexander, 15; Aaron, 14; Hannah, 10; and Zachery, 9, were also displaced by the fire. Dona Bishop and April Davis were taken to Memorial Hospital where they were treated for smoke inhalation. Davis also was treated for a burn to her hand that she suffered while attempting to extinguish the fire. A 911 call from the residence where the fire occurred prompted alert of Orleans, Hancock, Flintstone, Clear Spring and Berkeley Springs, W.Va., volunteer fire companies. The Clarysville air truck also responded, as did Baltimore Pike Volunteer Fire Company, which stood by for Flintstone during the emergency. Flintstone and Hancock ambulance squads also responded. The fire was contained as of 7:23 a.m., according to a dispatcher at the Allegany County 911 Joint Communications Division. "When we arrived, three-fourths of the dwelling was engulfed in fire," said Clingerman, who directed the fire operation, which involved at least 30 firefighters. "We used a tanker shuttle, pumps froze up, firefighters were falling on the ice, but fortunately there were no injuries. The fire companies did a good job, like they always do, working together," said Clingerman. Firefighters were able to save a portion of the 12-by-60-foot mobile home with addition and some personal property, including a laptop computer and Eileen Myers' wallet, although it was scorched. The cause and origin of the fire are being investigated by the State Fire Marshal's Office, which said the blaze originated in a child's bedroom in the basement. Eileen Myers said one of the children discovered the fire in the basement apartment. "She found fire in her room and woke everybody up. She's our little hero," she said, noting that smoke alarms activated throughout the residence when the fire broke out. Myers said she went back into the home after the family evacuated to try to save the family pets. "I saved our three Welsh Corgis and our ferrets. We lost our pet cat and one ferret that was sick," she said. The American Red Cross responded to the scene to provide immediate assistance to the victims. "We lost everything. We have no insurance. We just went to the store yesterday. We lost two freezers and two refrigerators. My husband has leukemia and is on the list for a bone marrow transplant. He's on some new medicine but he's still on the list for a transplant. He's a patient at the Hershey (Pa.) Cancer Medical Center. "We have to find a place to live, with at least three bedrooms. We lost all our household furnishings, all our clothing, everything. It's tough to lose everything," said Eileen. "It's all gone, but fortunately we all got out." For more photos, _click here_ (http://www.instantimagegallery.com/iig/c/449) . If the photos link doesn't come through I'd be happy to send them to you directly. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Hi Folks, The CCCA's Newsletter "The Stone Marker" has recently gone out. If you're a member of the CCCA and didn't receive yours please let me know. ALL of the Cemeteries that have been updated (below) haven't been updated since 1980 when Paul Johnson did his Cemetery book. If you own his book you are definately going to want all these updates. So please join the CCCA for all the future updates, and you can buy back issues of ALL that you've missed. Check the members list at: _http://www.rootsweb.com/~tncctca/index.htm_ (http://www.rootsweb.com/~tncctca/index.htm) SPRING 2007 Edition Pg. 1 Board of Directors 2 Note from the President of the CCCA 3 Tombstone Studies, updates of Cemeteries added to the website 4 Letter to the Editor (Claiborne Progress) 5-6 Beason Cemetery Update 6 Harve Keck Cemetery Update 7 Moyers Cemetery Update 8-9 Watsons Chapel Cemetery Update 10 Membership Application If anyone needs a membership application please let me know and I'll e-mail it to you. We can't maintain the deserted cemeteries without everyones support. BACK ISSUES NOW FOR SALE! Now you can order back issues of our Newsletter You can get your copy (or copies) of any back issues of "The Stone Marker", by simply printing out and completing the request form below. Please enclose a check or money order for $5.00 per each back issue requested, and mailing the form and payment to the CCCA at the address listed below, and the back issue (or issues) you have requested of "The Stone Marker" will be on its way to you! The Claiborne County Cemeteries Association "The Stone Marker" BACK ISSUES REQUEST FORM August 2005 Edition Index PG. 1 In Loving Memory & Veteran Headstone/Markers PG. 2 Cunningham Cemetery Update, Cemetery Preservation & Restoration Hints PG. 2-3 Letter to the Editor (Claiborne Progress) PG. 3-15 Obit Lookups Quantity Requested _________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 2006 Edition Index PG. 1-2 Message from the President PG. 3-4 Financial Statement PG. 4 New County Map & Cemetery Locations PG. 5 Cemetery Preservation Cleaning DON'TS, Meeting Notice, Stories in Stone PG. 6-7 The African Burial Ground PG. 8-11 Shoemaker Cemetery Update, 1980 - 2006 PG. 11-16 Obit Lookups PG. 16-17 Abel Lanham Dedication PG. 17-20 A Tribute to Abel Lanham PG. 21 Membership Form Quantity Requested _________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------- August 2006 Edition Index Cover page Board of Directors PG. 1 Message from the President PG. 1- 8 Civil War Vets buried in Claiborne County PG. 8 - 9 Tombstone Studies PG. 9 - 11 Robertson Cemetery Updates PG. 11 - 12 Mayes (Lonesome Valley) Cemetery Updates PG. 12 - 13 Morning Star Cemetery Updates Quantity Requested _________________ Total Quantity Requested _______ Amount Enclosed _________ ($5.00 each) Mail Check or Money Order, payable to: The Claiborne County Cemeteries Association (CCCA) P. O. Box 2268 New Tazewell, Tennessee 37824 (http://www.rootsweb.com/~tncctca/index.htm) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

list anyone researching HODGES? i have 1 in my MAYES lines somewhere. a HODGES matched my 12 marker DNA as well as a FIX. the HODGES also matched 23 of 25 markers, with 2 reds of my cousin's 25. a MOORE researcher in OHIO has a HODGES-MOORE in his lines that went thru CUMBERLAND GAP around the time of DANIEL BOONE. also in my cousins 25 markers, a search turns up a near match with LOVE & WILLIAMS. the BLACKWATER,VA MOOREs claim kin to us. gramp's said no. the DAN L.MOORE lines on CAVES SPRINGS RD. has a line that went to TIPRELL near CUMBERLAND GAP. this line is from GRANT & KATIE WILLIAMS MOORE. 1 son married my mom's sister KATIE HUNDLEY or HUNLEY. any one researching these names, e me off list. thanks Ray Moore. my home Counties are: CLAIBORNE, GRAINGER, HAWKINS, & KNOX in TN. visit my pages: HI-SPEED NET USER Click this link: http://tippytnn.topcities.com/moore508/moore.htm DIAL UP USER click this link. split for faster load: http://www.angelfire.com/planet/cumberlandgap/moore.htm Main search is MOORE & all spelling variants. a new search now for O'MOORE, OMOORE. my main family lines are: MOORE - MAYES-- TOWNSLEY-- POWERS, --PERKINS -- RUSSELL -- mom's side: HUNDLEY--HUNLEY - MANIS--MANES or MANUS?. of HAWKINS Co.,TN. also close ties to the JOHN VALENTINE & LULA TOWNSLEY REECE family. a cousin has had DNA done: STEVE MOORE: 25 marker. at family tree. kit number m36142. MOORE WORLD DNA PROJECT link: http://small-stuff.com/MOORE/results.htm now researching: O'MOORE-OMOORE-O'MOHR. The below names are closely tied into my lines. I'm NOT researching the below, I WOULD LIKE INFO THO!. i might have some info, but very little. these are tied to my gramp's brothers JAMES HOUSTON & ROSA BROWN MOORE, & THOMAS JEFFERSON & 1st wife DELPHIA GRUBBS MOORE, & 2nd wife ANNABELLE POE? of KNOXVILLE,TN. BROWN, HAUN, OGLESBY, LONG, COX, COURTNEY,SMITH, McBEE MYERS, GRUBBS, GRUBB, POE, WILLIAMS. PENDLEY. these are in CLAIBORNE Co.TN. part of my MOORE--TOWNSLEY lines. POWERS,, RUSSELL, PERKINS, SMITH , WHITEAKER, WHITAKER, REECE, MOLES, NEWBY. LIPPS:, this is dad's sister's daughter's married name. LIPPS were in MIDDLESBORO,KY. BELL Co. MAYES tie ins: PARKER, SHIPLEY, CRAVENS, VOWELL, ROSS, the CRAVENS tie was in WALLINS CREEK,KY, HARLAN Co. other MAYES ties: SHIRLEY, LEWIS, CHEATHAM?,MOORE & LEWIS. There are many more. the MAYES are pretty well covered. a researcher doing: MAYES--TUCKER in IRON Co.MO. link on my pages. a researcher doing TEXAS TOWNSLEYs. this line is part of mine. link on my pages. i'm NOT researching these JORDON--JORDAN. but if they are tied in i will. JORDON & JORDAN: this may be my gramp's sister AGNES MOORE's 1st married name. she 1st married in TN. she divorced then moved to OR. married a HUGHES. 0 known about this line. a death certif in OR fits our AGNES. i have more info. our AGNES had kids. I would like info on a KNOX Co,TN MOORE & HARRINGTON lines. a GLADYS MOORE GRUBB. and her brother? BUD MOORE. info on my pages. useful links: CLAIBORNE Co. censuses 1840--1880. CLAIBORNE PIONEER PROJECT: over 52,000 + names. LEWIS SURNAMES. these are for Friends: PECK, a researcher doingg: LAMBERT, MEADOWS, MOORE, in: WALLINS CREEK,KY, HARLAN Co. LAMBERTs in CLAIBORNE Co.,TN. also a MARGARET FREEMON, doing BAZZ MAYES & MULLINS. , & others. CONNIE SOUTHERLAND genealogy surnames: SOUTHERLAND--HAMMOCK--HAMMACK--CARTER--MAPLES BORUFF--PARTIN--OVERTON--MYERS--YADON--OLLIS-- SEYMOUR-NOAH--KIDWELL--GRIFFITH--THOMAS--JESSEE COATS--MURPHY--EARLE--EARLS--EIRL & other surnames. -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Email service worth paying for. Try it for free

Hi, Does anyone have any information on Henry Williams in the 1840 and 1850 Claiborne census? In 1840 he was age 40-50 and was engaged in manufacture and trade with 1 female 30-40, 1 female 20-30, 1 male 15-20, 2 females 5-10, 3 females 0-5 and 1 male 0-5. In 1850 he was age 54, born NC and listed tailor as his occupation. Also listed in the household: Nancy Williams 45 VA May Williams 19 TN Isabella Williams 12 TN Emeline Williams 10 TN George W. Welborne 8 TN James Williams 5 TN Margaret Williams 3 TN There is also a Losson Williams age 23, born NC, farmer and his wife Catherine age 23, Born TN who interest me. I wonder if Losson is possibly a misspelling of Lewis S. Williams who is a possible brother to my ancestress Mary E. Williams. My ancestress Mary E. Williams married Andrew Jackson Sanders in Claiborne County on June 30, 1842. Of all the Williams in the area Henry is the logical choice to be her father. Mary Williams was born in NC in 1819. In the 1860 census Jackson and Mary Williams Sanders son, Lewis Sanders and her probable brother Lewis S. Williams are living with another probable brother Henry Bartlett Williams household in Mecklenburg Co, NC. Family tradition stated that they sent him to her brother to learn a trade while they and their younger children and several Sanders brothers and their families went to Missouri from TN. I have been unable to find Henry or Nancy Williams or any of the younger children after the 1850 census. It is possible Henry died in Claiborne County and Nancy remarried. I would appreciate any response or any advice on where to look next. Does anyone know of any excellent researchers for hire in Claiborne? Or books I should purchase? I also need some help on my Sanders and Cunningham families. Best regards, Diana Dobbins ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

is the researcher on here that corrected me in the spelling of DANIEL L MOORE as the L is for LUCK. not LOVE as i said. are you related to Dan's line? i'm now in touch with Dan's greatgrandson. i think he said his dad was the son of PENDLETON. i'll ask about that. thanks Ray Moore. my home Counties are: CLAIBORNE, GRAINGER, HAWKINS, & KNOX in TN. visit my pages: HI-SPEED NET USER Click this link: http://tippytnn.topcities.com/moore508/moore.htm DIAL UP USER click this link. split for faster load: http://www.angelfire.com/planet/cumberlandgap/moore.htm Main search is MOORE & all spelling variants. a new search now for O'MOORE, OMOORE. my main family lines are: MOORE - MAYES-- TOWNSLEY-- POWERS, --PERKINS -- RUSSELL -- mom's side: HUNDLEY--HUNLEY - MANIS--MANES or MANUS?. of HAWKINS Co.,TN. also close ties to the JOHN VALENTINE & LULA TOWNSLEY REECE family. a cousin has had DNA done: STEVE MOORE: 25 marker. at family tree. kit number m36142. MOORE WORLD DNA PROJECT link: http://small-stuff.com/MOORE/results.htm now researching: O'MOORE-OMOORE-O'MOHR. The below names are closely tied into my lines. I'm NOT researching the below, I WOULD LIKE INFO THO!. i might have some info, but very little. these are tied to my gramp's brothers JAMES HOUSTON & ROSA BROWN MOORE, & THOMAS JEFFERSON & 1st wife DELPHIA GRUBBS MOORE, & 2nd wife ANNABELLE POE? of KNOXVILLE,TN. BROWN, HAUN, OGLESBY, LONG, COX, COURTNEY,SMITH, McBEE MYERS, GRUBBS, GRUBB, POE, WILLIAMS. PENDLEY. these are in CLAIBORNE Co.TN. part of my MOORE--TOWNSLEY lines. POWERS,, RUSSELL, PERKINS, SMITH , WHITEAKER, WHITAKER, REECE, MOLES, NEWBY. LIPPS:, this is dad's sister's daughter's married name. LIPPS were in MIDDLESBORO,KY. BELL Co. MAYES tie ins: PARKER, SHIPLEY, CRAVENS, VOWELL, ROSS, the CRAVENS tie was in WALLINS CREEK,KY, HARLAN Co. other MAYES ties: SHIRLEY, LEWIS, CHEATHAM?,MOORE & LEWIS. There are many more. the MAYES are pretty well covered. a researcher doing: MAYES--TUCKER in IRON Co.MO. link on my pages. a researcher doing TEXAS TOWNSLEYs. this line is part of mine. link on my pages. i'm NOT researching these JORDON--JORDAN. but if they are tied in i will. JORDON & JORDAN: this may be my gramp's sister AGNES MOORE's 1st married name. she 1st married in TN. she divorced then moved to OR. married a HUGHES. 0 known about this line. a death certif in OR fits our AGNES. i have more info. our AGNES had kids. I would like info on a KNOX Co,TN MOORE & HARRINGTON lines. a GLADYS MOORE GRUBB. and her brother? BUD MOORE. info on my pages. useful links: CLAIBORNE Co. censuses 1840--1880. CLAIBORNE PIONEER PROJECT: over 52,000 + names. LEWIS SURNAMES. these are for Friends: PECK, a researcher doingg: LAMBERT, MEADOWS, MOORE, in: WALLINS CREEK,KY, HARLAN Co. LAMBERTs in CLAIBORNE Co.,TN. also a MARGARET FREEMON, doing BAZZ MAYES & MULLINS. , & others. CONNIE SOUTHERLAND genealogy surnames: SOUTHERLAND--HAMMOCK--HAMMACK--CARTER--MAPLES BORUFF--PARTIN--OVERTON--MYERS--YADON--OLLIS-- SEYMOUR-NOAH--KIDWELL--GRIFFITH--THOMAS--JESSEE COATS--MURPHY--EARLE--EARLS--EIRL & other surnames. -- http://www.fastmail.fm - IMAP accessible web-mail

Armour Campbell Edsel F. Raines Edsel F. Raines, 81 SPEEDWELL, Tenn. - Edsel F. Raines, 81, passed away Friday, April 13, 2007. Born July 12, 1925, he was the son of the late Joseph and Elsie Raines. He was the oldest member and a charter member of Powell Valley C.G.M.A. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Theodore Raines. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Alma Dean Raines of Speedwell; daughter, Patsy and husband Dennis Lay of New Tazewell, Tenn.; grandchildren, Shannon and Gary Johnson of Tazewell, Tenn., Scott and Becky Lay of Middlesboro; great-grandchild, Sydney Lay of Middlesboro, and an expected great grandchild of Shannon and Gary; brother, Troy and wife Helen Raines of Toledo, Ohio; special friends, the Rev. Billy and Betty Paul and family, and Church Family, all of Speedwell; and several nieces, nephews, and many friends and neighbors. The family received friends Sunday, April 15, from 6 until 9 p.m. at Claiborne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 16, at 2 p.m. at the Powell Valley C.G.M.A. with the Rev. Billy Paul and the Rev. Gerald Warf officiating. Music will be provided by the church choir. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the church service on Monday. Burial will follow in the Yoakum Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mike Paul, Michael Paul, Ernie Douglas, Virgil Claiborne, Frank Norvell, and Danny Cordes. Honorary pallbearers will be his Church Family. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Armour Campbell, 74 (Picture on website) New Tazewell, Tenn. - Armour Campbell, 74, formerly of Rose Hill, Va., passed away Thursday, April 12, 2007, at St Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. He belonged to the Brick Masons Union. Preceding him in death were his parents, Taylor and Annie Marcum Campbell; two brothers, Henry Campbell and Joe Campbell; and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Betty Taylor Campbell of New Tazewell; three sons, Jeffrey Campbell of New Tazewell, Calvin Campbell of Geneva, Ohio, and David Campbell of Mentor, Ohio ; one daughter, Sherry McCloud of Wheeling, W.Va.; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Tom Campbell of Knoxville, Tenn., and George Campbell of Painesville, Ohio; five sisters, twin sister, Jewell Glass of Rose Hill, Va., Zelma Neal of Illinois, Vivian Seales of Rose Hill, Va., Betty Jean Rowlett of Ewing, Va., and Thelma Harbor of Indiana. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at Arney-Mullins Funeral Home, Rose Hill Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Charles Long officiating. Burial will be in the Leftwich/Edds Cemetery Ewing, Va. Pallbearers will be Joe Glass, Joey Glass, John Glass, Freddie Rowlett, Scottie Scott, and Brandon Dean. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.arney-mullinsfuneralhomes.com. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Rose Hill, Va., which is in charge of arrangements. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

_HAZEL ARNWINE_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/arnwine_01.txt) _JASON TAYLOR BROWN_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/brown_03.txt) _ALICE CHEEK_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/cheek_04.txt) _JAMES ELLISON_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/ellison_1a.txt) _ROBERT BRUCE ENGLAND_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/england_05.txt) _MICHAEL DEAN EPPERSON_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/epperson_06.txt) _LAYFORD "WIER" M. FULTZ_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/fultz_07.txt) _KATHERINE GIBSON_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/gibson_08.txt) _MARY CATHERINE HARRIS_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/harris_2a.txt) _JEANETTE M. LOVE_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/love_3a.txt) _VIRGIL CLIFFORD MOORE_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/moore_09.txt) _WADE CONDIS MOYERS_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/moyers_10.txt) _FALLNETTA GORDON NOBLE_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/noble_11.txt) _HAROLD ELMORE PATTERSON_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/patterson_12.txt) _EDSEL F. RAINES_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/raines_4a.txt) _CECIL RUSSELL_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/russell_13.txt) _BILLIE STANLEY_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/stanley_14.txt) _CHARLES FRANKLIN TOMPKINS JR._ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/tompkins_5a.txt) _FRANCES BAILEY TRENT_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/trent_6a.txt) _SAM TUCKER_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/tucker_7a.txt) _MATTHEW JASON TURNER_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/turner_8a.txt) _BOBBIE H. WELCH_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/welch_9a.txt) HAZEL ARNWINE Hazel Arnwine, age 85, of New Tazewell, was born May 3, 1921 and passed away March 26, 2007 at her home. She was a member of Lone Mountain Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Bill and Lula Stansberry; husband: Clyde Arnwine; son: Bob Arnwine; brothers: Roy Stansberry, infant brother, Johnny Stansberry; sister: Nell Hopson. She is survived by her son: Clarence and wife Hessie Arnwine of Tazewell; daughters: Louise Wright of New Tazewell, Lou Birdie Arnwine of New Tazewell; daughter-in-law: Mrs. Bob (Mick) Arnwine of New Tazewell; grandchildren: Jerry Allen Arnwine of Tazewell, Richard and Diana Arnwine of New Tazewell, Chad Arnwine of New Tazewell; granddaughter: Lisa and Scott Williams of Tazewell; seven great grandchildren; brothers: J.B. and wife Lucille Stansberry of Knoxville, Robert and Opha Stansberry of Sharps Chapel; sisters: Etta Lee Barker of New Tazewell, Mattie Lee Herrell of New Tazewell, Alice Herrell of Knoxville; uncle: Hop Stansberry; sister-in-law: Bonnie Stansberry Calton; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 28 at 2 p.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Stanley Barker and Rev. Jimmy Poore officiating. Music provided by Stanley Barker, Ricky Barker, and Missy Noah. Burial in the Jackson Cemetery at Lone Mountain. Pallbearers: Stanley Barker, Kenny Barker, Gary Stansberry, David Stansberry, Hollis Herrell, and Virgil Lee Herrell. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. JASON TAYLOR BROWN Jason Taylor Brown of New Tazewell passed away March 28, 2007 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. He is the infant son of Nancy and Michael Brown; brother of Jordan Brown; grandparents: Dennis and Betty Frye of Washburn, Beverly Brown of Knoxville, George Brown of Maynardville; aunt and uncle: Michael and Jennifer Frye of Washburn; cousins: Tyler and Austin Frye; special friend: Brenda Johnson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services were Saturday, March 31 at 2 p.m. at the Johnson Cemetery in Washburn with Rev. Jerry Epperson and Rev. Tommy Frye officiating. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ALICE CHEEK Alice Cheek, age 83, of Imperial Beach, Ca., formerly of Tazewell, was born on September 17, 1923 and passed away March 20, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles C. Cheek. She is survived by her daughter: Brenda Cheek Noonan and husband Kenneth of Imperial Beach, Ca.; sisters: Irene Bawks, Florence Baver both of Michigan, Helen Klein of Florida, Dorothy Mrozek and husband Dan of Michigan, Jean Holman of Minnesota, Connie Mattson and husband Bob of Michigan; brothers-in-law: George Cheek and Billy Ray Cheek both of Tazewell; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 28 at 10 a.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Randy Boldin and Rev. John Clonce, Jr. officiating. Music by Lindsey Parker. Burial in the DeBusk Cemetery. Pallbearers: Kenneth Noonan, Doug Cheek, Billy Ray Cheek Jr., George Cheek, Silas Cheek Jr., and Cas Day. Honorary pallbearer: Billy Ray Cheek. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. JAMES ELLISON James 'Devert' Ellison, age 61, was born July 15, 1945 and passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at his home in Cumberland Gap, after a long illness. He was a member of Blair's Creek Baptist Church. He was the beloved son of Bruce and Mossie Hammonds Ellison. He was employed by Twin Star Coal and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his father: Bruce Ellison. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years: Wanda Ayers Ellison; mother: Mossie Hammonds Ellison of Oviedo, Fl.; daughter: Mona (Nick) Hoskins; son: James Allen (Geneva) Ellison all of Harrogate; grandchildren: Savannah Hoskins, Brylee Rose Ellison; brothers: Frank Ellison of Arthur, Wayne (Betty) Ellison of Franklin, Oh., Doug (Brenda) Ellison of Morristown; sisters: Yvonne Henderson of Willis, Va., Barbara (Stuart) Ginsburg of Orlando, Fl.; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services were Friday, April 13 at 8 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Travis Chumley officiating. Burial in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers: Don Thacker, R.C. Thacker, Alvis Moore, Rick Johnson, Sam Bays, and Larry Hash. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651, 626-4249, www.reec efh.com ROBERT BRUCE ENGLAND Robert Bruce England, age 68, of Norwood, Oh. was born May 13, 1938 and departed this life April 7, 2007 in Cincinnati, Oh. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charlie (Ote) and Lola England; brothers: Daniel and Austin England. He is survived by his wife: Sylvia England of Norwood, Oh.; daughters: Sharon Reinecke and Tonya England of Norwood, Oh., Angie England of Harrogate, Naomi England of Connecticut; sons: Bob England and Tommy England of Norwood, Oh., Dwayne England of Newton, Oh., Chris England of South Carolina; sister: Janice Gulley of New Tazewell; brothers: David England of Jefferson City, Eulis England of Loveland, Oh.; 15 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 10 at 2 p.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Paul officiating. Burial in Greasy Hollow Cemetery in Speedwell. Pallbearers: Tommy England, Dwayne England, Alex England, Kevin Streaker, Bob England, and Junior Morris. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. MICHAEL DEAN EPPERSON Michael Dean (Mickey) Epperson, age 16, of Thorn Hill, was born June 12, 1990 and passed away April 5, 2007 at the Children's Hospital in Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents: George Brogan, Clay Epperson and Hester Epperson. He is survived by his loving parents: Michael Epperson of Thorn Hill, Berneda Presley of Claiborne County; sister: Lacy Fender; brother: Eric Epperson; grandparents: Dean and Judy Epperson of Thorn Hill; great grandmother: Laura (Mammie) Brogan of Tazewell; cousins: Blake Epperson, Kelly and Jessica Brogan, and Nikki Brogan; and a host of other relatives and friends; special thanks to Marvin and Beverly Schmiddt. Funeral services were Monday, April 9 at 2 p.m. at the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Virgil Mozingo officiating. Music by Darrell and Rosemary Harville. Burial in the Epperson Cemetery. Pallbearers: Brian Epperson, Scotty Epperson, Frankie Brogan, Wendell Atkins. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. LAYFORD "WIER" M. FULTZ Layford "Wier" M. Fultz, age 66, of New Carlisle, Oh., was born May 18, 1940 in Harrogate and passed away March 28, 2007. He was the son of the late Robert Nelson and Pearlie (Bussell) Fultz. He attended Christian Worship Center in Christiansburg, Oh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son: Perry Allen Fultz; brother: Carson Lee Fultz; sisters: Georgia Cosby and Opal Gambrell. He is survived by his loving wife: Judy; son: Matt (Penny) Fultz; daughters: Sharon (Tim) Calhoun, Helen (Rusty) Fultz, Lori (John) Fultz; extended family, sons: Mark and Dale VanHoose; daughter: Nicki (Mike) VanHoose; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother: Lester W. (Linda) Fultz; sister: Berniece Javery; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A gathering of family and friends was held Saturday, March 31 at 1 p.m. at the Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar, and Fraley Funeral Home in New Carlisle, Oh. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar and Fraley Funeral Home in charge. KATHERINE GIBSON Katherine Gibson, age 87, of Cumberland Gap, was born November 29, 1919 and passed away April 5, 2007 at Claiborne County Hospital. She was a member of Church of God of Mountain Assembly. She was preceded in death by her husband: William V. Gibson; parents: Oliver and Nellie (Ellison) Adams; two daughters; one sister; six brothers. Survivors include his sons: Edward (Reva) Gibson of Kokomo, In., Kenneth Gibson, Jimmy (Rachel) Gibson all of New Tazewell, Albert (Janice) Gibson, Samuel Gibson all of Cumberland Gap; daughters: Elizabeth Garland, Junnie May (Charles) Leach all of Tazewell, Amanda Jo (Glenn) Earls of New Tazewell; brother: Lowell Adams of New Tazewell; sisters: Sallie Livernois of Farmington Hills, Mi, Margaret Babb of Jonesboro, Carrie (Tip) Smith of Cleveland, Cleta (Allen) Forsythe of MS; 18 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 18 great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends. Funeral services were Sunday, April 8 at 2 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Randy Duncan officiating. Music by Dora Duncan. Burial in the Chumley Cemetery. Pallbearers: Grandsons. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651, 626-4249, www.reecefh.com. MARY CATHERINE HARRIS Mary Catherine Harris, age 68, of Speedwell, passed away April 9, 2007 at Tri-State Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harrogate. She was a member of Cawood United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her parents: John and Lillian Hall Harris; brothers: Bill and Johnny Harris. Survivors include her daughter: Nancy Harris of Warren, Mi.; granddaughter: Brandy Harris of Warren, Mi.; sister: Bettie Russell of Speedwell; brother: Danny Harris of Warren, Mi.; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, April 14 at 11 a.m. at Cawood United Methodist Church with Rev. J.C. Monday and Rev. Buddy Butler officiating. Interment in the Beeler Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home in LaFollette in charge. JEANETTE M. LOVE Jeanette M. Love, age 83 of New Tazewell, was born January 20, 1924 and passed away April 13, 2007. She was a member of Lone Holly Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Aurthur and Cora Ward; husband: Ray Love; infant daughter: Teresa Kay Love; brothers: Jack Hall, Joe Hall and Carl Harlan; sisters: Byrd Smith and Dora Holman. She is survived by her sons: Dean and wife Margaret Love of New Tazewell, Churchill and wife Kathryn Love of New Tazewell; daughter: Susie Love of New Tazewell; grandchildren: James Love of New Tazewell, Randy Love of New Tazewell, Darlene Massengill of New Tazewell, Justin Love of New Tazewell, Dustin Love of Knoxville, Ryan Love of Tazewell, Brittany Saylor of New Tazewell, Blake Wells of New Tazewell; great grandchildren: Morgan Lily Love and Austin Love; brother: Bernard Harlan of New Tazewell; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other friends. Funeral services were Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Duncan and Rev. Tony Baker officiating. Burial in the Greer Cemetery. Pallbearers: James Love, Randy Love, Jeremy Whitaker, Dustin Love, Ryan Love, Darin Collins, and Silas Massengill. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. VIRGIL CLIFFORD MOORE Virgil Clifford Moore, age 78, of Rose Hill, Va., passed away March 29, 2007 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. He believed in the Pentecostal Faith. He was preceded in death by his wife Thelma Jean Morgan Moore; parents: Tommy and Rosie Moore; sisters: Shirley Moore, Mary Jane Munsey; four grandchildren. He is survived by his sons: Norman (Carolyn) Moore of Harrogate, Thomas (Bonnie) Moore of Tazewell, Paul (Wilma) Moore of Ewing, Va., Larry (Onnalee) Moore of Rose Hill, Va., Sammy Metcalf of Tazewell; daughters: Barbara Moore of Rose Hill, Va., Helen (Jimmy) Lambert of Rose Hill, Va., Judy (Roosevelt) Barnett of Harrogate; sisters: Ruby Minton of Ewing, Va., Mae Cleford of Ewing, Va., Dorothy (Steve) Daniels of Conover, Oh.; brothers: Willard (Brenda) Moore of Ewing, Va., Jimmy Moore of Springfield, Oh., William (Jane) Moore of Springfield, Oh., Charles (Goldie) Moore of Monroe, Oh., Lee Moore of Mechanicsburg, Oh.; 14 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Sunday, April 1 at 11 a.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bud Osborne, Rev. George Sowels, and Rev. Jody Moore officiating. Music provided by Rev. Jody Moore, Rev. Ron Hensley and The Powers Family. Burial in the Moore Family Cemetery in Virginia. Pallbearers: Freddie Moore, Jody Moore, James Moore, Roger Lee Willis, Lonnie Willis, Joshua Barnett. Honorary pallbearers: Ricky Moore, Jeffery Daniels, Doug Moore and Jennifer Hunley. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. WADE CONDIS MOYERS Wade Condis Moyers was born June 28, 1927 and passed March 29, 2007 at his home. He was a member of Carrs Chapel Church; a 50 plus year Mason Powell Valley #488; and a Korean War Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles R. Moyers and Dallas Ausmus Moyers; sister: Anna Lou; first wife: Beatrice Medley Moyers. He is survived by his wife: Hazel Lambert Moyers; sons: Wayne C. Moyers and wife Beverly of Wise, Va., Roger W. Moyers and wife Kathy of Acworth, Ga., Michael M. Moyers and wife Sonya of Speedwell; step-sons: Earl Lambert and wife Peggy, Jerry Lambert and wife Cathy of Speedwell; step-daughter: Debbie Jolly and husband Ben of Tazewell; grandchildren: Jenna, Jessica, Christopher (Chris), Kaytlin, Roger Wade, Matthew, Michael Jr., Courtney; step-grandsons: Ronald Justin Brandon and Jeff; brother: Gene (Fern) Moyers of Westminister, Md.; sister: Katheryn (Al) Craig of Powell; many cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. Masonic service was held Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m. Funeral services were Sunday, April 1 at 2 p.m. at Carrs Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. David Bolton, Elder Bill Rhymer, Elder Larry Anderson officiating. Songs by the Carrs Chapel Choir. Burial in the Carrs Cemetery with Military Honors. Pallbearers: Mike Idol, Carlos Long, Conley Wilburn Jr., Glen Higdon, Darral Smith, Robert Peevley Jr., Robbie England. Honorary pallbearers: The Masonic Lodge. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. FALLNETTA GORDON NOBLE Fallnetta E. Gordon Noble, age 78, of Harrogate, was born June 28, 1928 in Bell County and passed away March 26, 2007 at Middlesboro Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Andy and Nannie Mae Myers Gordon. She was a member of Binghamtown Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband: Elvin Noble; sons: Danny Andrew Flatt and Douglas Flatt; brother: William Dean; sisters: Mary Ellen Gibson and Margret Haze. Survivors include her son: Alvin Flatt of Harrogate; daughter: Brenda Lafrinere of Middlesboro; sister: Phyllis Bray of Michigan; six grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, March 29 at 3 p.m. at Reece Funeral Home with Rev. William Boyd Bingham III officiating. Music by Miller's Chapel Church Singers. Burial in the Green Hills Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ron Gibson, Gary Gibson, David Gibson, Ray Smith Jr. and James West Reece Funeral Home in charge 869-3651 or www.reecefh.com HAROLD ELMORE PATTERSON Harold Elmore Patterson, age 89, of Cumberland Gap, was born November 12, 1917 in Layland, Wv. and passed away April 5, 2007 in Claiborne County He was a son of the late Howard and Orphia White Patterson. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter: Barbara Jean Patterson; three sisters: Grace, Mildred, Clarice; grandson: Sgt. Toby Will Evans; former wives: Goldie Patterson, Anna Mae Patterson, Reva Mae Patterson, Clearcie Patterson. Survivors include his sons: Jay Patterson of Knoxville, Roscoe Patterson, Darrell Patterson, Kermit Patterson all of WV; daughters: Robin Patterson Evans of Cumberland Gap, Susan Patterson, Lucille Patterson both of WV; sister: Hilda Shawver of Prosperty, Wv.; grandchildren: Mollie Smith, Jack Evans, Jr., Ashley Cutcher, Matthew Patterson, Rusty Patterson, Eugene Patterson, Dr. Kathy Sue Patterson; several more grandchildren; special great granddaughter: Makayla Cutcher of Speedwel; and many more great grandchildren. Memorial services were Tuesday, April 10 at 6 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Thomas Smith officiating. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge. 869-3651 or www.reecefh.com EDSEL F. RAINES Edsel F. Raines, age 81, of Speedwell, was born July 12, 1925 and passed away April 13, 2007. He was the oldest member, and charter member of Powell Valley C.G.M.A. He was the son of the late Joseph and Elsie Raines. He was preceded in death by his brother: Theodore Raines. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years: Alma Dean Raines of Speedwell; daughter: Patsy and husband Dennis Lay of New Tazewell; grandchildren: Shannon and Gary Johnson of Tazewell, Scott and Becky Lay of Middlesboro, Ky.; great grandchild: Sydney Lay of Middlesboro, Ky. and an expected great grandchild of Shannon and Gary; brother: Troy and wife Helen Raines of Toledo, Oh.; special friends: The Reverend Billy and Betty Paul and family and church family all of Speedwell; several nieces, nephews, and many friends and neighbors. Funeral services were Monday, April 16 at 2 p.m. in the Powell Valley C.G.M.A. with the Rev. Billy Paul and Gerald Warf officiating. Music provided by the church choir. Burial in the Yoakum Cemetery. Pallbearers: Mike Paul, Michael Paul, Ernie Douglas, Virgil Claiborne, Frank Norvell, and Danny Cordes. Honorary pallbearers: His Church Family. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. CECIL RUSSELL Cecil Russell, age 78, of Speedwell, passed away March 19, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was retired from General Motors Corporation, member of U.A.W., veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Korea, and a member of Cawood United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jason and Maggie Russell; sisters and brothers: Virtie Smith, Trecie Ivey, Gladys Zack, Arville Russell, Rudoff Russell, Ira Russell, Roy Russell, Wayne Russell and Bob Russell. Survivors include his wife: Bettie Russell of Speedwell; son: Jerel C. Russell and wife Jenny of LaFollette; daughter: Elizabeth Russell of Houston, Tx.; grandchildren: Angel, Dusty, Gaige, Tyler, and Cassy Russell and Jacop, Joey, and Jessie Heaslip; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were March 26 at 11 a.m. at Cawood United Methodist Church with Rev. Buddy Butler officiating. Interment with Military Honors conducted by Campbell County Honor Guard in the Beeler Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home in LaFollette in charge. BILLIE STANLEY Billie Stanley, age 75, of Jonesville, Va. was born in Hancock County, March 14, 1932 and she passed away Friday, March 30, 2007 at her residence in Jonesville, Va. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jonesville, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband: Arthur Stanley; parents: Ross and Ruby Thomas Crumley; brother: Samuel Crumley. She is survived by her children: Alvin Stanley of Sneedville, Loretta Lawson of Jonesville, Va., Elizabeth Clawson and husband, Onza of Jonesville, Va. and John Stanley and wife, Cathy of Tazewell; grandchildren: Paul Clawson, Jason Sexton, Justin Sexton, Jenna Russell, Shellie Stanley and Leslie Holt; brothers: Jim Crumley and Paul Crumley both of South Bend, In. and Jerry Crumley of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews Funeral services were Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m. in the Province Funeral Home sanctuary in Jonesville, Va. with Rev. Danny Sexton officiating. Burial in the Stanley Family Cemetery in Ewing, Va. Province Funeral Home of Jonesville, Va. in charge. BILLIE STANLEY Billie Stanley, age 75, of Jonesville, Va. was born in Hancock County, March 14, 1932 and she passed away Friday, March 30, 2007 at her residence in Jonesville, Va. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jonesville, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband: Arthur Stanley; parents: Ross and Ruby Thomas Crumley; brother: Samuel Crumley. She is survived by her children: Alvin Stanley of Sneedville, Loretta Lawson of Jonesville, Va., Elizabeth Clawson and husband, Onza of Jonesville, Va. and John Stanley and wife, Cathy of Tazewell; grandchildren: Paul Clawson, Jason Sexton, Justin Sexton, Jenna Russell, Shellie Stanley and Leslie Holt; brothers: Jim Crumley and Paul Crumley both of South Bend, In. and Jerry Crumley of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews Funeral services were Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m. in the Province Funeral Home sanctuary in Jonesville, Va. with Rev. Danny Sexton officiating. Burial in the Stanley Family Cemetery in Ewing, Va. Province Funeral Home of Jonesville, Va. in charge. FRANCES BAILEY TRENT Frances Bailey Trent, of Sneedville, departed this life at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 14, 2007. Frances was an Executive Vice President with First Century and Manager at the Sneedville Branch. She was a member of Sneedville United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: William "Sage" Trent; parents: Morgan "Doc" and Mary Bailey; brother: Jackie Bill. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Janet and Dale Seals of Sneedville, JoAnna and Scottie Nichols of Sneedville; son and daughter-in-law: James "Sage" and Lisa Trent of Sneedville; grandsons: Evan and Todd Seal and Kyle Trent of Sneedville; granddaughter: Bailey Nichols of Sneedville; sister and brother-in-law: Jane and Robert Winstead of Knoxville; brothers and sisters-in-law: George and Mary Bailey of Lafayette, In., Grover and JoAnn Bailey of Maryville, Everette and Mary Kaye Bailey of Ann Arbor, Mi.; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends; special friend: Judy Estes of Tazewell. Funeral services were Monday, April 16 at 2 p.m. at the McNeil Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the Bailey Cemetery on Bailey Hollow Road in Tazewell. McNeil Funeral Home in Sneedville in charge. SAM TUCKER Sam Tucker, age 91, of Tazewell, was born March 5, 1916 and passed away April 7, 2007 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was of the Baptist Faith and attended Hoop Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years: Gladys Viola Mize Tucker. They both were hare working farmers and parents of 11 children. Also preceding him in death were his parents: Arch and Hettie Hamblin Tucker; brothers: Bob, Charles, Henry, Alvin, Paul, infant brother Fred sisters: Mae, Bessie and Ruth; sons: Arthur Benjamin and Robert Lee; daughter: Loretta and an infant daughter. He is survived by his sons: Sillus (Slim) and wife Lovetta Tucker of Shelbyville, Ky., James Dempsey Tucker of Brooklyn, Ny., Harry and wife Juanita Tucker of Morristown, Michael and wife Tonya Tucker of Knoxville, Grant Allen Tucker of Tazewell, Thomas Lynn and wife Sharon Tucker of Morristown; daughter: Teresa Lovonne Tucker of New Tazewell; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; sister: Artie Tucker of Indianapolis, In.; several nieces, nephews, and other special relatives; special friends: The Fugate Family, The Brooks Family, The Ford Family, Leo Yoakum, Eleanor Yoakum, Frances Noe, Medical Center Pharmacy, Dr. Robert J. Wilmoth, Bill Landry, WNTT, George and Ricky Rowland, Allan Torbett, Dennis Estes, Cookie Brooks Walden, The McNeil Family, The Parkey Family and The Herrell Family. Funeral services were Thursday, April 12 at 1 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Elder James Goins officiating. Scripture by Dorothy Snodgrass. Songs by Dorothy Wells. Tribute by Pat Tucker. Burial in the Fugate Cemetery. Pallbearers: David Fugate, Tony Cloud, Terry Cloud, Rodney Fugate, Jeff Snodgrass, Chase Turner, Greg Fugate, Steve Goins. Honorary pallbearers: Sam Cardwell, Holland Fugate, Billy Wilson, Bill Jennings, Alf Riley, Dennis Estes, Clarence Ford. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. MATTHEW JASON TURNER Matthew Jason Turner, age 28, of Tazewell, was born December 18, 1978 and passed away April 5, 2007 at his home. He professed faith in Christ at an earlier age at Summey's Bridge Baptist Church and he attended Raven Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandmother: Harriett Turner; great grandmothers: Sallie Turner and Lovie Pierce; grandfather and grandmother: Paul and Ollie Marshall. He is survived by his mother and father: Deborah and Eddie Turner of Tazewell; grandfather: Buster Turner of Tazewell; brothers: Scott and wife Kim Turner of Sharps Chapel, Greg Turner of Tazewell; nephews: Emmitt and Eli Turner of Sharps Chapel, Christian Turner of Tazewell; special friends Kristie Shell, Jim Bob Shell, Charlie Shell; beloved dog: Ray-Ray; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and good friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 11 at 11 a.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dean Mullins officiating. Songs by David and Juanita Honeycutt, Barry and Johnny Smith, Harold and Bill Turner and Thelma Wolfenbarger. Burial in the Robinson Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jeremy Turner, Glenn Turner Jr., Chris Francois, Derek Jeffers, Clint Russell, Chris Brooks, Kendall Hoskins. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. BOBBIE H. WELCH Bobbie H. Welch, age 85, of Tazewell, was born April 5, 1922 and passed away April 9, 2007 at Claiborne County Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents: Scott and Mary Holt; husband: Robert Horace Welch; sons: George Welch and Ross Welch; granddaughter: Michelle Green; brother: Jim Holt; sister: Lillie Mae Hettinghouse. She is survived by her granddaughter: Angela and husband Brian Bennett of Florida; brothers: Scott Holt Jr. and wife Clara of South Gate, Mi.; great grandchildren: Coriana Green and Stephen Green; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Thursday, April 12 at 8 p.m. at the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Smith and Rev. Jakie Cunningham officiating. Music by the Chittum Chapel Singers. Burial in the Irish Cemetery. Pallbearers: Mike Smith, Jeff Chittum, Jim Smith, Brian Bennett, Noble Short, and Gary Shockley. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.