I find reference to a petition in 1803 for the prison and courthouse to remain at Tazewell in records. It indicated there is a list of signers. Apparently someone saw this list, because they extracted two names. Does anyone have this petition and the list of signers? Has it been published anyplace? Bobbi Estes

I found this in the court records. Hope it is useful for someone. Page 128 - Aug 12 1822 - Elnathan Davis coroner of Claibrone co allowed $5 for holding an inquest over the body of Mornan Shelton, wife of Ralph Shelton Page 129 - Aug 12 1822 - William Hunt, dept sheriff allowed $7 for summoning 24 jurors to hold an inquest over the body of Mornan Shelton wife of Ralph Shelton for summoning 4 witnesses on behalf of the state. Bobbi Estes

One of my ancestors deeds references the old Indian Boundary line. I have a larger map of TN that shows that the boundary line went almost east to west just under the Cumberland Gap and crossed Gap Creek. Does anyone have a map of Claiborne county showing where this old boundary used to be, or know where I can find one. I'd like to find my ancestor's land, and I'd love to see that old rock marked with a D. Later transactions (1823) also reference a church, which I presume is Gap Creek, and Washington School. Does anyone know anything about Washington School? Does it still exist? B-316 1810, Aug 18 - Abner Lea to Lazarus Dotson (Dodson), both of Claiborne Co., for $1400, 560 acres in Claiborne "where said Dotson now lives", beginning at three post oaks and a stone branded "D" on the Indian country line, corner to Joseph Williams, crossing Gap Creek, a stake near Cumberland Mountain, near the top of Poor Valley Ridge, crossing said ridge at the head of a hollow where John Jones formerly lived, a poplar on the Indian boundary line where Aaron Davis now lives. Wit Ambrus Evins, Ebeneser Bruster, Oliver Dalton (probably Dotson). Bobbi Estes

Roy O. Poore June 15, 1937-Nov. 28, 2006 story updated November 30. 2006 11:04AM KALKASKA - Roy O. Poore, 69, of Kalkaska, formerly of Brownstown Township, died Tuesday in his home. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today and noon to 9 p.m. Friday at the Ford Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Rockwood, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Von Loop, pastor of Frenchtown Missionary Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Huron Valley Cemetery, Flat Rock. Born June 15, 1937, in Tazewell, Tenn., he was the son of Roy and LulaMae (Epperson) Poore. He married Marjorie Kinsey, Jan. 12, 1957. She died Feb. 16, 2004. He then married Gail McKillop. He worked at Ford Motor Co., Woodhaven, for 37 years, retiring in 1996. He is a veteran of the Marine Corps. Surviving are his wife, Gail; four sons, Randy (Trina) of Lincoln Park, Rodney (Brenda) of Flat Rock, Todd (Cheryl) of Brownstown Township and Tim (Siobhan) of Newport; four stepsons, Danny McKillop of Kalkaska, Robert (Heather) Klein of New Baltimore, Jim Klein of Roseville and Brian (Tammy) Klein of Imlay City; a daughter, Tamra Moore of Elmira; a stepdaughter, Jill (Greg) Wright of Kalkaska; a brother, Larry (Linda) of Monroe; four sisters, Peggy (Roland) Barton of Newport, Patricia (Richard) Uszynski of Bellaire, Charlotte Alkire of Monroe and Kimberly (Jeff) Kazaluckas of Carleton; 11 grandchildren; 13 stepgrandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, and a stepgrandchild. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jack. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Alex Wayne Harp, Infant Waymon Massengill Lola Seabolt James Ralph Billingsley Alex Wayne Harp, Infant (Picture on Website) New Tazewell, Tenn. - Alex Harp, age 9 1/2 weeks, born Sept. 13, 2006, in Knoxville, Tenn. passed away Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006, at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. “The world missed an angel.” Survivors include his parents, Kenneth Wayne and Lori Ramsey Harp of New Tazewell; twin sister, Allison and sisters, Lavina, Kendra and Tiffany. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Powell Valley Church of God with Rev. Billy Paul officiating. Music will be by the church choir. Burial in the Hensley's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. at Reece Funeral Home & Valley Chapel, 869-3651, 626-4249, obituary line 869-8811, or website www.reecefh.com Waymon Massengill, 67 HARROGATE, Tenn. - Waymon Massengill, 67, passed away Nov. 18, 2006, at his home. Born Aug. 3, 1939, he was the son of the late Curtis and Addie Lee (Williams) Massengill. He was a member of Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Lincoln, Hobart, Robert, Homer, and James; and sister, Ruby Lambert. Survivors include his brother-in-law, Evan Lambert, Harrogate; sister-in-law, Goldie Massengill, Harrogate; nieces, Bonnie Vail, Williamport, Ind., Betty Kerns, Kansas; nephews, Eddie Massengill and Danny Massengill of Harrogate, Johnny Massengill, Bean Station, Tenn., Kenny Lambert, Pineville, and Bobby Lambert, Louisville, Ky.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Monday at Coffey Funeral Home, Harrogate Chapel, with the Rev. Ray Gulley and the Rev. Casey Hampton presiding. Music will be by the Hensley's Chapel choir. Burial will be in Ellison Cemetery at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Pallbearers will be Henry Massengill, Mike Massengill, Greg Valdenar, Porter Massengill, Dale Massengill, and Terry Massengill. Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan Massengill and Delbert Pendleton. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Coffey Funeral Home, Harrogate, Tenn., which is in charge of arrangements. Lola Seabolt, 78 Harrogate, Tenn. - Lola Seabolt, 78, passed away Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, in Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born Oct. 20, 1928, in Claiborne County, Tenn., a daughter of the late Campbell and Sarah Daniels Young. She was a member of the Indian Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parengs, she was preceded in death by husband, Bill Seabolt; sons, Larry James Seabolt and Gary Young.; Survivors include her daughter, Cathy (Fred) Pauley, Harrogate, Tenn.; son, Roger (Lois) Young, Rose Hill, Va.; daughter-in-law, Mae Young Tolliver, Harrogate, Tenn.; grandsons, Joe Young, Jason Young, John Young; granddaughter, Meghan Young; great-granddaughters, Erin Taylor Daniels Young and Elizabeth Kaye Young; sisters, Opal Sutton, Glady Young, Oma Young, all of Ewing, Va. Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Saturday at Reece Valley Chapel with the Rev. Curt Taylor and her grandson, and the Rev. Joe Young officiating. Graveside services Sunday 11 a.m. Red Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel 869-3651, 626-4249, obituary line is 869-8811, visit the website www.reecefh.com. James Ralph Billingsley, 68 Harrogate, Tenn. - James Ralph Billingsley, 68, passed away Wednesday Nov. 15, 2006, at East Tennessee Baptist Hospital. He was born Oct. 17, 1938, at Fonde, the son of the late John Billingsley Jr., and Mabel Ridings Billingsley who survives. He professed his faith in Christ at the Pump Springs Baptist Church in July 1973. He was a member of the Greers Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He was retired from the Mountain Drive Coal Company. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son; Tommy Billingsley; and one brother; Ronnie Billingsley. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Laura “Lurlean” Billingsley, Harrogate; mother, Mabel Billingsley, Harrogate; sisters, Dixie Billingsley and Gloria Taylor, Harrogate; sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Diana Billingsley, Harrogate, Harrogate, David and Teresa Billingsley, Harrogate, and Micheal and Amy Billingsley, Tazewell, Tenn.; grandchildren, Christopher and Sherry Billingsley Tazewell, Tenn., Kevin Billingsley, Jerrica Billingsley, Jordan Billingsley, Morgan Billingsley, and James Billingsley, all of Harrogate, Tenn., Mikey Billingsley and Marissa Billingsley, both of Tazewell, Tenn.; great-grandson, Jacob Billingsley, Tazewell, Tenn.; and a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday at Creech Funeral Home with the Rev. Wendell Daniels and the Rev. Casper “Tip” Moore presiding. Music will be provided by his grandchildren and the Greers Chapel Church Singers. Burial will follow in the Billingsley Farm Cemetery on Greers Chapel Road. Pallbearers will be Jason Micheals, Christoper Billingsley, Kevin Billingsley, Jordan Billingsley, Bobby Seabolt, Travis Frasure, Tory Hubbard and Jason Seabolt. Honorary pallbearers will be Mikey Billingsley, James Billingsley, Jacob Billingsley, Junior Hatfield, Clyde Sandefur Jr., Clyde Sandefur Sr., Bill Middleton, Vince Price, Paul Wilder and Riley Good. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Creech Funeral Home, Middlesboro, which is in charge of all arrangements. THE CLAIBORNE COUNTY CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION http://www.rootsweb.com/~tncctca/index.htm Friends of Genealogical Library of Claiborne County http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnfoglcc/ Claiborne Co., Pioneer Project http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ccpp/pioneer/index.htm Tennessee Valley Authority Conservation Corps http://www.genealogyhomes.com/sharps-chapel-ccc/ Claiborne County, Tennessee TNGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnclaib4/ Submit a file for Tennessee to the USGENWEB Archives at: http://www.poppet.org/tnfiles/

FORREST BAKER RAYMOND BRYANT GLEN C. BULL JOYCE ANN BULL LILLION MARCUS BULL CLORA N. DALTON ONALEE CUNNINGHAM DANIELS RETHA R. GIBSON CARSON KYLE LANE JERRY LAWSON WAYMON MASSENGILL BETTY MCMANAWAY LEWIS HOWARD MULLINS LOLA SEABOLT KENNETH FARRIS SHOCKLEY RICKY ALLEN SHORT FORREST BAKER Forrest Baker, age 51, of Tazewell, was born September 1, 1955 and passed away November 25, 2006 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father: Earl Baker. He is survived by his wife: Norma Jean Baker of Tazewell; sons: David Earl Baker of Tazewell and Jacob Tyler Baker of Tazewell; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 28 at 11 a.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chris Cinnamon officiating. Burial in the England Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jim Price, Calvin Long, Dannie Jones, Brian "Boo" Hollandsworth, Jerry Green, Jimmy Holland. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to help with funeral expenses. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. RAYMOND BRYANT Raymond Eugene Bryant, Jr., age 58, of Logan, Wv., formerly of Harrogate, passed away November 14, 2006 at the Cabell Huntington Hospital in West Virginia. He is preceded in death by his son: Shawn Nolan Bryant; father: Raymond Eugene Bryant, Sr.; sister: Angela Faye Sutton; niece: Jennifer Rebecca Marsee. Survivors include his wife: Sharon Gail Bryant; son: Michael David (Susie) Bryant; step-daughter: Kristina Rene Noe; step-sons: Dustin Michael Noe, Justin Randall Noe; grandchildren: Jared Nolan Bryant, Keysta J. Heater, Keiara A. Bryant, Kayla N. Boettger, Layla F. Bryant; step-grandchildren: Aeriel Ellianna Noe, Caden Bradley Noe; mother: Ruby Katherine Bryant of Tazewell; brothers: Bobby (Donna) Bryant of Somerset, Ky., Russell (Jean) Bryant of Harrogate; sisters: Judy (Tom) Sizemore of Morristown, Glenda (William) Marsee, Becky (Randall) Bolstridge of Tazewell; many nieces, nephews and close friends. Funeral services were Saturday, November 18 at 3 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Reverend Dr. Marcus Battaglia, Th.D., officiating. Interment in the Green Hills Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Michael Bryant, George Marsee, Doug Thacker, Kenny Robertson, Todd Marsee, Bernie Brown, Adam Bryant and Randall Bolstridge. Honorary pallbearers: Gary Sutton and William Marsee. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel 869-3651, 626-4249, website at www.reecefh.com. JOYCE ANN BULL Joyce Ann Bull, age 64, of Tazewell, was born May 3, 1942 and passed away November 19, 2006 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. She was saved and a member of Seals Chapel Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: James J. and Eva Ramsey; sister: Rosa Mae Cope; brother: Rev. Tommy Ramsey; son: Rev. Ronnie Lynn Bull. Survivors include her husband: Rev. Virch D. Bull of 45 years; sons and daughters-in-law: Glenn and Angie Bull of Morristown, Gerald and Sue Bull of Tazewell; grandchildren: Connie Oaks, Aaron Pounders, Amanda, James and Justine Bull all of Morristown, Kristy and Tom Cadle, Tameeka, Alexus and Brad Bull; special friend: Tiffany Hall all of Tazewell; great grandchildren: Robert, Kaylee, Michelle Oaks, Madison and Kelsey Bull all of Morristown, Jacob and Grace Cadle all of Tazewell; sister: Piney Ayers of Morristown; sisters and brothers-in-law: Jessie and Bruce Singleton, Shirley and Lon Davidson, Sue and Randy Dooley; brothers and sisters-in-law: George and Debbie Ramsey, John and Shelia Ramsey; mother-in-law: Pearl Bull; and a host of nephews, nieces and special friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, November 22 at 10 a.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Loy Pressnell and Rev. Roger Louthan officiating. Songs by the Liberty Quartet. Burial in the Seals Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers: Brad Bull, James Bull, Aaron Pounders, Tim Cadle, Eddie Collingsworth, Fred Bull. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. LILLION MARCUS BULL Lillion Marcus Bull, of Jacksboro, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. Mr. Bull was a member of Speedwell Freewill Baptist Church and a Veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by wife: Edna Mae Bull; parents: Joe and Birdie Bull; brothers: Glen and Virch Bull; sister: Aileen Bull. Survived by daughter: Lydia Ann and husband, Donnie Paul of Jacksboro; son: Mark Bull and wife, Nancy of Canton, Oh; grandsons: Terrance Hatfield and wife, Becky of Sterling, Va. and Jacob Bull of Canton, Oh; brothers: Fred Everett, JC. and Joe Bull of Tazewell, Roy Bull of Newport; sisters: Ada Dykes of Seymour, Mary Greer and Myrtle Pressnell of Tazewell; brother-in-laws: Maynard Bean, J.C. Childs, Loy Pressnell and June Greer; sister-in-laws: Faye Bean, Muriel Turner, Lucille Childs, Cleo, Clara, Irene Jewell, and Ann Bull; numerous relatives and friends. Funeral Services were Friday, November 24 at 8 p.m. in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Jim Hurst and Rev. James Taylor officiating. Interment in the Beeler Cemetery. The Campbell County Honor Guard was in charge of graveside services. Martin Wilson Funeral Home in LaFollette in charge. CLORA N. DALTON Clora N. (Sis) Dalton, age 73, of Thorn Hill, was born June 5, 1933 and passed away November 18, 2006 at her home. She was saved at an early age at Beech Grove Baptist Church and was a member of Bridgeport Baptist Church for many years and later moved her membership to Oak Hill Baptist Church were she remained a member. She was preceded in death by her parents: Rev. Gus and Belle (Coffey) Harville; infant twins: Carl and Carolyn Dalton; son: Thurston W. Dalton; infant sister: Dorsie Harville; brothers: L.C. Harville and Elum Harville. She is survived by her husband of 41 years: Rev. Ira C. (R.C.) Dalton of Thorn Hill; son and daughter-in-law: Rev. Terry C. and Mary Ann Dalton of Bean Station; daughter and son-in-law: Teresa and Michael Lamb of Thorn Hill; one special granddaughter: Erica Dalton of Bean Station; brothers and sisters-in-law: Roy and Geneva Harville, Rev. Coy and Sue Harville all of Bean Station, Jack and Jennie Harville of Sneedville, Robert and Judy Harville of Franklin, Oh.; sister and brother-in-law: Minnie Ruth (Boot) and Paris Dalton of Thorn Hill; sisters-in-law: Edna Harville, Pauline Wooldrige, Cecil Coffey; brother-in-law: Berlie Dalton; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 21 at 11 a.m. at the Oak Hill Baptist Church in Thorn Hill with Rev. Darrell Hensley and Rev. Kenneth Harvey officiating. Songs by the Oak Hill Quartet. Burial in the Coffey Cemetery. Pallbearers: Rev. Harold Barnard, Rev. C.H. Dalton, Doug Garland, Rev. Frankie Holt, Buford Carpenter, and Wayne Walker. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ONALEE CUNNINGHAM DANIELS Onalee Cunningham Daniels, age 61, formerly of Claiborne County, was born May 26, 1945 in Harrogate and passed away November 17, 2006 at her residence in Toledo, Oh. She was the daughter of the late Denton and Rosa Roberts Cunningham. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Jack Ellison and David Cunningham. Survivors include her sons: Dennis Ellison, Douglas Ellison both of Lafayette, In.; daughters: Wanda Humphrey of Lafayette, In., Sondra Harold of Toledo, Oh.; brothers: George Cunningham, Keith Cunningham both of Harrogate; sisters: Jean Burnette of Madisonville, Mary Hill of New Tazewell, Lydia Scroggins of Crawfordsville, In.; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, November 20 at 8 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Jackie Daniels, Rev. Shane Sandifer and Rev. Dennis Cosby officiating. Music by Billy Cunningham, the Indian Creek Trio, Roy and Cathy Loop. Burial in the Cave Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Reece Funeral Home, PO Box 600, Harrogate, TN 37752 to help with funeral expenses. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651, 626-4249 or www.reecefh.com RETHA R. GIBSON Retha R. Gibson, age 56, of Tazewell, was born January 30, 1950 and passed away November 18, 2006 at Claiborne County Hospital. She was a member of Howard's Quarter Baptist Church. She had recently worked at Claiborne County Hospital as a laundry aid. She was preceded in death by her daughter: Tammy Renee Gibson; father: Henry Seabolt. She is survived by her husband of 40 years: Boyd Russell Gibson; daughter and son-in-law: Rhonda and Clavin Needham all of Tazewell; granddaughter: Nikki (Elijah) Earl; great granddaughter: Macey Nicole Earl; mother: Cassie Morin all of New Tazewell; brothers: Roger Seabolt (Sue) of Tazewell, Ronnie Seabolt (Christy); sisters: Wanda McAfee all of New Tazewell, Shelia Wilson (Larry) of Middlesboro, Ky., Donna Miracle of New Tazewell; sister-in-law: Peggy and Ronnie Beason; brothers-in-law: Ronnie and Elouise Gibson of Bean Station, Johnny and Becky Gibson of Fountain Inn, Sc.; special friend: Alma Buchanan of Tazewell; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 21 at 2 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Junior Snelson and Rev. Roger Louthan officiating. Songs by Johnny Meyers, Kandra Gray and Jana Meyers. Burial in the Pearson-Turner Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ronnie Beason, Elijah Earl, James Atkins, Manuel Brock, Larry Wilson, Roger Seal, Jack Seals, Calvin Needham, and Roger Louthan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. CARSON KYLE LANE Carson Kyle Lane, age 71, of Thorn Hill, was born July 27, 1935 and passed away November 24, 2006 at his home. He professed faith in Christ at an early age and joined Cedar Springs Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife: Elsie (Posey) Lane; parents: Carlie and Lois Lane; brothers: Frank, Freddie, George, and Jessie Lane; sisters: Geneva Lane Wolfe and Eva Jean (Dean) Lane Jarnigan. He is survived by his son: Marty Lane of Thorn Hill; son and daughter-in-law: Scotty and Barbara Lane; granddaughter: Breann Lane; sister: Shirley (Lane) Holt all of Bean Station; brother and sister-in-law: Billy Joe and Mabel Lane of Thorn Hill; mother-in-law: Roxie Posey; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends; special friends: Von Winstead, John K. Hipsher, and Bill Barnard. Funeral services were Monday, November 27 at 10:30 a.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Reed and Rev. Jerry Epperson officiating. Songs by Fred Reed Family Singers. Burial in the Lane Cemetery. Pallbearers: Stanley Lane, Von Winstead, Tony Harmon, Todd Holt, Jackie Williams, Taylor Lane. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. JERRY LAWSON Jerry Lawson, age 59, of Harrogate, was born May 21, 1947 in Middlesboro, Ky and passed away Monday, November 20, 2006 at his home. He was the son of the late Dowl C. Lawson and Gladys Niekirk Lawson who survives. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the Army and was a retired press operator of The Daily News where he worked 35 years. He believed in the Baptist Faith. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents: Albert and Sarah Lawson. He is survived by his mother: Gladys Niekirk Lawson; three children: Shawn and Shane Lawson of Las Vegas, Nv. and Sheena Lawson of Middlesboro, Ky.; one twin sister: Sherry Ely of Sharps Chapel; two brothers: Terry Steven Lawson of Huntsville, Tx. and Joseph Haban of Barbourville, Ky.; nieces and nephews: Brandi (Rick) Carter, William "Bo" Ely, Libby, Jeremy, and Lindsey Lawson; great nieces and nephews: Joseph, Anthony and Eve Lawson, Issac Cline and Matthew Ely; caregiver and special friend: Junior "Wallace" Elliott; special friend: Cathy Lawson; special friends from Mountain View Adult Daycare Center: Jenny Eply and Sheila Boatright. Funeral services were Wednesday, November 22 at 8 p.m. in the Shumate Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Boyd Gray officiating. Music was provided by Jimmy Jackson. Burial in the Green Hills Memorial Gardens with Military Honors, presented by the American Legion, Dewey Guy Post of Middlesboro, Ky. Pallbearers: Junior Elliott, Claude Parker, Robert Chadwell, Bo Ely and Clyde Caylor. Shumate Funeral Home in charge. WAYMON MASSENGILL Waymon Massengill, age 67, of Harrogate, was born August 3, 1939 and passed away November 18, 2006 at the residence. He was a member of Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents: Curtis and Addie Lee (Williams) Massengill; brothers: Lincoln, Hobart, Robert, Homer, and James; sister: Ruby Lambert. He is survived by his brother-in-law: Evan Lambert; sister-in-law: Goldie Massengill all of Harrogate; nieces: Bonnie Vail of Williamport, In., Betty Kerns of Kansas; nephews: Eddie Massengill, Danny Massengill both of Harrogate, Johnny Massengill of Bean Station, Kenny Lambert of Pineville, Ky., Bobby Lambert of Louisville, Ky.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Monday, November 20 at 8 p.m. at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel in Harrogate with Rev. Ray Gulley and Rev. Casey Hampton officiating. Songs by Hensley Chapel Church Choir. Burial in the Ellison Cemetery. Pallbearers: Henry Massengill, Mike Massengill, Greg Valdenar, Porter Massengill, Dale Massengill, Terry Massengill. Honorary pallbearers: Nathan Massengill, Delbert Pendleton. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. BETTY MCMANAWAY Betty Williamson McManaway, age 64, of Middlesboro, was born January 13, 1942 and passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. She believed in the Baptist faith. She was a daughter of the late Joe and Ruth Lane Williamson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant sister: Cynthia Ann Williamson and a half-brother: L.J. Williamson. Survivors include her husband of 24 years: Mike McManaway of Middlesboro, Ky.; son: Larry Joseph (Monica) Goins of New Albany, In.; daughter: Joy Goins Lewis (Dan W. Johnson; step-daughter: Amanda McManaway (Tim) Ellis all of Middlesboro, Ky.; grandchildren: Logan Tate, Megan Goins, Matthew Goins, Cody Johnson, Olivia Johnson, Kaden Ellis. Funeral services were Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Michael Ringstaff officiating. Music by Kathy Robinson. Burial in the Hurst Cemetery. Pallbearers: Dan W. Johnson, Tim Ellis, Terry McManaway, Phillip Lane, Larry Miracle and Richard Smith. Honorary pallbearers: Robert Hughes, Dr. Neil Barry III, Howard Lewis, Cody Johnson, Logan Tate, Dr. Raju Vora and Jim Lake. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651, 626-4249, website at www.reecefh.com. LEWIS HOWARD MULLINS Lewis Howard Mullins, age 73, of Tazewell, was born April 19, 1933 and passed away November 25, 2006 at his home. He was a member of Seals Chapel Baptist Church. He was retired from Brooks Manufacturing Company. He was preceded in death by his parents: George and Ona (Ramsey) Mullins; first wife: Christine (Holt) Mullins; daughter: Amy Michelle Mullins; son: Doug Vanover; brother: Porter Mullins; grandchild: Jessica Mullins. He is survived by his wife: Bernice (Seals) Mullins of Tazewell; daughter and son-in-law: Rosie and Doyle Hayes of Thorn Hill; daughter: Angel Gail Mullins of Tazewell; son and daughter-in-law: Jerry and Donna Mullins of Whitesburg; grandchildren: Amanda, Chasity, Ashley, Brandi, Kayla, Courtney, Adam and Amy; sisters and brothers-in-law: Virgie and Woodrow Campbell, Inex and John Collingsworth; sister: Marie Collingsworth; half-sisters: Mary Lou Mullins, Rachel and Donnie Seals; sister-in-law: Deloris Mullins all of Tazewell; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 29 at 1 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lonnie Douglas Dalton and Rev. Lyndall Welch officiating. Songs by Lyndall and Betty Lynch. Burial in the Seals Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers: Paul Mullins, Tony Mullins, Eddie Collingsworth, Frankie Seals, Butch Seals, Jerry Hayes, Lee Leach, Robert Bull, Herald Dalton, Frank Cloud. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. LOLA SEABOLT Lola Seabolt, age 78, of Harrogate, was born October 20, 1928 in and passed away November 16, 2006 in Middlesboro ARH. She was a daughter of the late Campbell and Sarah Daniels Young. She was a member of the Indian Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Bill Seabolt; sons: Larry James Seabolt and Gary Young; Survivors include her daughter: Cathy (Fred) Pauley of Harrogate; son: Roger (Lois) Young of Rose Hill, Va.; daughter-in-law: Mae Young Tolliver of Harrogate; grandsons: Joe Young, Jason Young, John Young; granddaughter: Meghan Young; great-granddaughters: Erin Taylor Daniels Young, Elizabeth Kaye Young; sisters: Opal Sutton, Glady Young, Oma Young all of Ewing, Va. Funeral services were Saturday, November 18 at 8 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Curt Taylor and her grandson, Rev. Joe Young officiating. Music by Joyce Williams. Burial in Red Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ray Paul, Hank Paul, Fred Moore, Raymond Carter, Jason Young, and Benny Pauley. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel 869-3651, 626-4249, website www.reecefh.com. KENNETH FARRIS SHOCKLEY Kenneth Farris Shockley, age 68, of Burleson, Tx., formerly of Tazewell, was born August 28, 1938 and passed away November 15, 2006 at Garden Terrace in Fort Worth, Tx. He was preceded in death by his mother: Edna McDaniel Shockley of Tazewell. He is survived by his loving wife: Sandra Shockley; son and daughter-in-law: Jeffery Kenneth and Beth Shockley; daughter and son-in-law: Jennifer Anne and John Leger; grandchildren: Hannah, Emily and Allison; father: Clay Shockley; brothers: Bruce and Glen Shockley; sisters: Imogene Davis and Janet Russell; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services were Sunday, November 19 at 2 p.m. at the Cook Cemetery at Pleasant Valley with Rev. Larry Wolfe officiating. Pallbearers: Larry Davis, Daniel Russell, Larry Russell, Curtis Shockley, Mike Shockley, Henry C. Shockley. Honorary pallbearers: Class Mates of 1957. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the National Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago, IL, 60601-7633, in memory of Kenneth Farris Shockley. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. RICKY ALLEN SHORT Ricky Allen Short, age 46, of Tazewell, was born September 23, 1960 and passed away November 24, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father: Wright Short; grandparents: Pearl and Hazel Short and Henry and Marybell Simpson. He is survived by his loving wife: Jennifer Short; daughter and son-in-law: Jonathan and Rebecca Short Russell of Tazewell; daughter and son-in-law: Troy and Aarona Short Day of Tazewell; daughter: Sarah Short of Tazewell; grandchildren: Shaylee and Hayden Day; mother: Susie Short of Tazewell; sister and brother-in-law: Ronnie and Bonnie Duff of Bledsoe, Ky.; sister: Gail Hoskins of Tazewell; nieces and nephews: Rhonda Saylor, Ronald Duff, Joshua Hoskins and Jessica Hoskins; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services were Monday, November 27 at 11 a.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ual Russell and Pastor Randy Duncan officiating. Music provided by Rick Hoskins and Beatrice Brock. Burial in the Irish Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Family and Friends. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. 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Hi Folks, Thanks to Steve Smith for submitting the muster roll for a group of Volunteers for 1813 - 1814, and to Dusti for putting it up on the Pioneer Project Website. You can now access it via the front page of the website by clicking on "Links". Claiborne Co., Pioneer Project http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ccpp/pioneer/index.htm Enjoy! Pam THE CLAIBORNE COUNTY CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION http://www.rootsweb.com/~tncctca/index.htm Friends of Genealogical Library of Claiborne County http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnfoglcc/ Tennessee Valley Authority Conservation Corps http://www.genealogyhomes.com/sharps-chapel-ccc/ Claiborne County, Tennessee TNGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnclaib4/ Submit a file for Tennessee to the USGENWEB Archives at: http://www.poppet.org/tnfiles/

I purchased this time book from a yard sale for twenty five cents. The book don't have a date, but in the back of the book it has T. J. Harrison, then it has written Harrison House, Sneedville, TN. The book is old and yellow, some of the pages that have nothing on them are torn. The book list all the repairs that was done on bridges, culverts and other water sources. I don't need the book and I would love to give this book to a Harrison Family member. The book list the work that was done from Claiborne County to Hancock County. Barbara --------------------------------- Sponsored Link Mortgage rates as low as 4.625% - $150,000 loan for $579 a month. Intro-*Terms

LIZZIE BROOKS BEELER HILLIARY GRIFFIN HILDA L. HODGE WILLIAM 'HAZE' MADDOX LAUNA MATTIE (RUSSELL) YOAKUM LIZZIE BROOKS BEELER Lizzie Lou Minnie Brooks Beeler, age 73, of New Tazewell, was born May 8, 1933 and passed away November 13, 2006 at Claiborne County Hospital. She believed in the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents: James and Mary Brooks; husband: Von Beeler; son: Jessie Brooks; sisters: Linda and Ruth. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Von Lynn and Larry Seabolt of Tazewell, Mary Lou and Rick Lowe of Kentucky; grandsons: Thomas, Justin, Shawn Beeler; granddaughter: Ashley Beeler; brothers: Benny Brooks, David Brooks both of Ewing, Va., Whitt Brooks of Chespeake, Va.; sisters: Bessie and Virginia both of Kansas; sisters-in-law: Hazel Hilliary, Selda Brogan both of New Tazewell; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Graveside services were Thursday, November 16 at 1 p.m. at the Cardwell Cemetery with Rev. Swann Bush officiating. Pallbearers: Thomas Beeler, Dennis Coffey, Paul White, Scott Seabolt, Tim Seals. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. HILLIARY GRIFFIN Hilliary Griffin, age 60, of Tazewell, was born February 2, 1946 and passed away November 12, 2006 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was saved on November 11, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents: Floyd and Sara Griffin; sisters: Rosetta McAfee Griffin, Mary Miracle, Julie Raby all of Hulen, Ky., Ethel Miracle of New Tazewell and Dora Ellen Lee of Hulen, Ky.; brothers: Grover Griffin of New Tazewell, Dan Griffin of Pathfork, Ky., James Madison Griffin of Indiana, Clifford Griffin of Hulen, Ky. Survivors include his sons: Grover Griffin, age 18, Hilliary Griffin, Jr., age 37; brothers: Sigile and Sally Griffin, Clel and Carrie Griffin all of Hulen, Ky.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside service was Wednesday, November 15 at 12 noon at Tackey Hill Cemetery in Hulen, Ky. with Rev. Tommy Louthan officiating. Songs by Gary Kyees. Pallbearers: Sigile Griffin, Jr., Jerry Green, Grover Griffin, David Allen Webb, Ricky Dewayne Webb, Mike Ford. Honorary Pallbearers: Jerry Jessie Green, Aaron Smith, Joshua Raby Webb, Keith Ford, Gary Kyees. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. HILDA L. HODGE Hilda L. Hodge, age 88, of Tazewell, and formerly of Jefferson City, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2006 at Laurel Manor Health Care. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husbands: Alvin Hurst and Coolidge Hodge; daughter: Linda Yeary; son: James Hurst; sisters: Lula Brinkman, Hazel Howerton, Opal Mullins, Viola Hopkins, Maggie Mullins, and Elizabeth McDaniel; brothers: William Stratton, Edward Stratton, and Claude Stratton. She is survived by her grandson: Ashley Yeary of Tazewell; son-in-law: Virgil Yeary ; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel, in Jefferson City, with Rev. R.J. Seal officiating. Burial in the Hamblen Memory Gardens. Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City in charge. WILLIAM 'HAZE' MADDOX Haze Maddox, age 86, of Cumberland Gap, was born March 29, 1920 in Speedwell and passed away November 13, 2006 at Tri-State Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was the son of the late George Washington Maddox and the late Margaret Owens Bell Maddox. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church, UAW local 1216 and served his country during WWII. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife: Ruby Graves Maddox; son: Jimmy A. Maddox; brothers: Lawrence and Lester Maddox; sister: Estille Pierce. Survivors include his wife: Bernice Ausmus Maddox of Cumberland Gap; son: Billy Ray (Esther) Maddox of Castalia, Oh.; daughter: Rita G. (Jim) Billman of Willard, Oh.; step-son: Dennis (Lou Ann) Keck of Cumming, Ga.; step-daughter: Carolyn (Pat) Ousley of Cumberland Gap; brothers: Ralph (Dalis) Maddox of Clinton, Verlin (Charlene) Maddox, Floyd 'Can' (Juanita) Maddox both of Speedwell; seven grandchildren; six step grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, November 16 at 11 a.m. at Providence Baptist Church with Rev. David Fuson and Rev. Glen Davis officiating. Music by the church choir. Burial in the Ausmus Cemetery. Pallbearers: Bobby Joe Ousley, Richard Ousley, Wesley Tuttle, Michael Billman, Steve Tamburrino, and Dale Maddox. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651, 626-4249, or website www.reecefh.com LAUNA MATTIE (RUSSELL) YOAKUM Launa Mattie (Russell) Yoakum, age 87, of New Tazewell, was born September 30, 1919 and passed away November 16, 2006. She was the daughter of the late George (Pete) and Flossie (Ford) Russell. She and her husband owned and operated Yoakum Green House from 1958-1990. She was a charter member of Lily Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Wallace Eugene Yoakum Sr., married March 30, 1937; sons: George "Jerry" Yoakum, Gillis Yoakum; daughters: twins, Pauline and Lorene Yoakum; sister: Lorene Trott; brother: Lee Russell; grandson: Toby. She is survived by her sons: Wallace Yoakum and wife Mary of Kodak, Harry Yoakum and wife Pam of New Tazewell; daughter: Bobby Faye Sweat and husband Raymond of Monroe, Mi.; daughter-in-law: Betty Yoakum of Maynardville; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister: Arneda Horner of New Bern, Nc.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Sunday, November 19 at 2 p.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Irby Russell officiating. Music by Granddaughters Carolyn Guy and Jenny Revels. Burial in the Lily Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers: Grandsons Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. THE CLAIBORNE COUNTY CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION http://www.rootsweb.com/~tncctca/index.htm Friends of Genealogical Library of Claiborne County http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnfoglcc/ Claiborne Co., Pioneer Project http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ccpp/pioneer/index.htm Tennessee Valley Authority Conservation Corps http://www.genealogyhomes.com/sharps-chapel-ccc/ Claiborne County, Tennessee TNGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnclaib4/ Submit a file for Tennessee to the USGENWEB Archives at: http://www.poppet.org/tnfiles/

Would anyone out there be related to a John Davis possibly born in Claiborne County Tennessee He would be a son born out of wed lock most likely between 1876-1900. John Tip Davis is said to have two son's born out of wed lock both I think named John I believe one was named John Taylor Davis mother's unknown. One of the these fellow's lived in Covington Kentucky and may have died there. John Tip Davis had two children by Fanny Turner Mary in 1880 and Richard in 1885. Mary was born in Claiborne County Tennessee and Richard in Kentucky They all lived in Claiborne County Tennessee most of the time and for sure from 1900 until John Tip died in 1919. Appreciate any help on these two missing son's Margaret

Retha Zorn June 12, 1924-Nov. 17, 2006 story updated November 18. 2006 12:49AM Services have been set for Retha Zorn, 82, of Monroe, who died at 1 a.m. Friday in Medilodge of Monroe. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Rupp Funeral Home, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Lawrence Detruf, pastor of First Church of God, will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle. Born June 12, 1924, in Harrogate, Tenn., she was the daughter of Calvin and Cora (Burke) Owens. She married Arthur Zorn, May 1, 1943, in Deerfield. She moved from Tennessee in 1941. She worked at Willow Run during World War II. She was a member of First Church of God. Surviving are her husband; a son, Charles C. (Sharon) of Houghton Lake; a daughter, Barbara J. (Richard) Hurley of Monroe; a sister, Bobbie Turner of Monroe; eight grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Hubert, Issacc, Edward and three infants, and three sisters, Lillis Palmer, Susan Huffman, and an infant

YOAKUM, MRS. LAUNA MATTIE RUSSELL - age 87 of New Tazewell, was born on September 30, 1919 and passed away on November 16, 2006. She was the daughter of the late George (Pete) and Flossie (Ford) Russell. She and her husband owned and operated Yoakum Green House from 1958-1990. She was a charter member of Lily Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Eugene Yoakum, Sr., married March 30, 1937, sons, George "Jerry" Yoakum, Gillis Yoakum, daughters, twins, Pauline and Lorene Yoakum, sister, Loren Trott, brother, Lee Russell, grandson, Toby. She is survived by her sons, Wallace Yoakum and wife, Mary of Kodak, Harry Yoakum and wife, Pam of New Tazewell; daughter, Bobby Faye Sweat and husband, Raymond of Monroe, Mich.; daughter in law, Betty Yoakum of Maynardville; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; sister, Arneda Horner of New Bern, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Claiborne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Claiborne Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Irby Russell officiating. Music by granddaughters, Carolyn Guy and Jenny Revels. Burial will follow in the lily Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers: grandchildren. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. THE CLAIBORNE COUNTY CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION http://www.rootsweb.com/~tncctca/index.htm Friends of Genealogical Library of Claiborne County http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnfoglcc/ Claiborne Co., Pioneer Project http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ccpp/pioneer/index.htm Tennessee Valley Authority Conservation Corps http://www.genealogyhomes.com/sharps-chapel-ccc/ Claiborne County, Tennessee TNGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnclaib4/ Submit a file for Tennessee to the USGENWEB Archives at: http://www.poppet.org/tnfiles/

Arthur Owens Jan. 21, 1915-Nov. 9, 2006 story updated November 10. 2006 11:28AM   DUNDEE - Arthur Owens, 91, of Dundee died at 10:05 a.m. Thursday at home. He had been in poor health for two years. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bacarella Funeral Home, Monroe, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. The Rev. John Bullard Jr., associate pastor of Grape Missionary Baptist Church, and the Rev. Jacob Clawson, will officiate. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle. Born Jan. 21, 1915, in Harrogate, Tenn., he was the son of Jeff and Pearlie (Hatfield) Owens. His stepfather was Ed Cosby. He married Dorsia Sandefur on May 15, 1937, in Tazewell, Tenn. He and his wife moved to Monroe in 1944 from Tennessee. He worked for 28 years as a beater operator for Time Container in Monroe, retiring in 1983. He had been a member of Evergreen Acres Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe since 1960, where he served as a deacon and sang in a church quartet. He enjoyed gardening and farming. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Hesper (Margaret) of Port Huron and Carl L. (Linda A.) of Dundee; two daughters, Kathleen Smith of Knoxville, Tenn., and Patsy J. (John) Lawson of Dundee; six grandchildren, and 10 great-greandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Conley Smith; a half-brother, and two half-sisters. Online condolences may be made to www.bacarellafuneralhome.com.

Aubrey Ray Goins Sr. March 5, 1917-Nov. 4, 2006 story updated November 06. 2006 11:00AM   Aubrey Ray Goins Sr., 89, of Monroe died at 9:05 p.m. Saturday at Mercy Memorial Hospital, where he had been since Tuesday. He had been in poor health for five years. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Bacarella Funeral Home where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Jeffrey Luttrell, pastor of First Wesleyan Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle, under the auspices of Monroe Post 1138, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Born March 5, 1917, in Claiborne County, Tenn., he was the son of David and Cora Eve (Ledger) Goins. He married Ruth Simpson on Nov. 19, 1945, in Monroe. He moved to Monroe in 1937. He served in the Army's Ninth Airborne Division from Jan. 14, 1941, to Nov. 30, 1945. He took basic training at Camp Eulin, Texas. He served in the Pacific Theater including the campaigns for Luzon and New Guinea. He received the following awards: Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with two bronze stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, American Defense Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, unit citation and World War II Victory Medal. He attended First Wesleyan Church. He was a life member of Monroe Post 1138, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a former member of the Monroe County Rod and Gun Club and enjoyed hunting and shooting. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Aubrey Ray (Nancy) Goins Jr. of LaSalle and Ronnie DeWayne (Barbara) Dophal of Ida; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann (Bill) Thornhill of Lebanon, Tenn., and Margaret Ann (Ernie) Goodman of Monroe; 10 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Lee Goins, on Feb. 12, 1977; four brothers, and a sister. Online condolences may be made at www.bacarellafuneralhome.com.

RUBY MADDOX BITNER KENNETH BUTLER ODDIE DUNSMORE ROBERT BOYD EVANS RUTH M. GARRETT WILEY GIBSON HILLIARY GRIFFIN HAZEL LOOP HAMMAC ANITA JO HILL EDSEL LEABOW ARTHUR LEE MASSENGILL SANDRA POSEY MARY LYNN RICE LOIS LEE ROGERS RUSSELL RUBY MADDOX BITNER Ruby Maddox Bitner, age 85, of Tazewell, was born December 25, 1920 and passed away November 2, 2006 at Claiborne County Hospital. She was a charter member of Lily Grove Baptist Church and later moved membership to Meyers Grove Primitive Baptist Church. She owned Maddox Grocery Store on Clouds Road with her husband. She was preceded in death by her parents: J.E. Keck and Rebekah Lynch Keck; husbands: Theadore Drummonds and Virgil Maddox; son: Swan Theadore Drummonds; sons-in-law: Everette Miracle, Gene Coker; grandchild: Stevie Miracle. Survivors include her husband: Elmer Douglas Bitner of Tazewell; children: Bessie Coker of Monroe, Mi., Rosa Miracle Keck of New Tazewell, Ina Arlee and husband Rev. William Earl Maples of Tazewell; several step children; grandchildren; step grandchildren; great grandchildren; and great great grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, November 4 at 1 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Collins, Rev. William Earl Maples and Rev. Scottie Collins officiating. Songs by the Lily Grove Choir. Burial in the Keck Cemetery. Pallbearers: Grandsons Flower Girls: Granddaughters Coffey Funeral Home in charge. KENNETH BUTLER Kenneth (Kenny) Butler, age 80, of New Tazewell, passed away suddenly at his home Sunday, November 12, 2006. Kenny had been a member of Thompson Chapel United Methodist Church since he was 29; he was a long time farmer and Massey Ferguson Dealer, he volunteered at Claiborne County Hospital, and many charities. He was preceded in death by his wife: Marjorie Lynch Butler; parents: Lon and Pansy Deboard Butler; infant sisters: Rowena and Glenda; special aunt: Frenchie Cupp. Survivors include his daughter: Joyce Smith of Tazewell, Doris Butler of Knoxville; son: Kenneth E. Butler, Jr. of Knoxville; one granddaughter: Kenley Smith of Knoxville; sisters: Billie Edmondson of Cleveland, Peggy McNew of New Tazewell, Baby Sister of Luttrell; one special cousin: Bud Butler; one aunt: Betty Butler of New Tazewell; several nieces, nephews, cousins, great great nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Family received friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 14 with funeral service followed at 8 p.m. at Thompson Chapel United Methodist Church with Reverend George Walker, Reverend Frank Brooks, and Reverend Buddy Butler officiating. Family and friends will meet at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, November 14 for 1 p.m. interment at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers will be nieces and nephews. Make donations to Thompson Chapel Cemetery, c/o Citizens Bank of New Tazewell. Cooke Mortuary in Maynardville in charge. ODDIE DUNSMORE Oddie Dunsmore, age 80, of Harrogate, was born October 26, 1926 and passed away Thursday, November 9, 2006 at his home. He was the son of the late J.P. and Nona Dunsmore. He was a veteran of the US Army during WWII stationed in Manila, Phillipines. He was a deacon and member of Shawanee Baptist Church were he taught the men's Sunday school class for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Gene, Roger, Reuben, and Roy Dunsmore; sister: Ruby Thomas. Survivors include his wife of 50 years: Trilby Dunsmore; daughters: Cynthia (Al) Stephens, Margaret (Joseph) Serrenho all of Harrogate, Rebecca Jones of Cleveland; grandchildren: Erika Bolton of Knoxville, Joseph and Amelia Serrenho of Harrogate, Connor Jones of Cleveland; step-grandchildren: Michael Stephens of Knoxville, Rebecca Stephens of Mufreesboro; step great grandchild: Sarah Stephens of Knoxville; sisters: Ruth (Taylor) Claiborne of LaFollette, Rachel Anderson of Neward, De, Reba Vreeland of Annapolis, Md, Rowena (Bill) Estill of Franklin, Or.; several nieces and nephews; special friends: employees of American Oxygen, Heartland Medlical, Dr. George Day, Housecalls Home Health, Adventa Hospice and Nurse Diane Wilson. Funeral services were Saturday, November 11 at 7 p.m. at Shawanee Baptist Church with Rev. John Gibbons officiating. Music by Barbara Owens and Shelia Durham, and Judy Edwards. Burial in the Harrogate Cemetery. Pallbearers: Shawanee Church Deacons, Dan Peters, Bill Surber, Kermit Owens, Steve Blocker, Elmer Surber, M.S. Young and Dennis Edwards. Honorary pallbearers: The Men's Sunday School Class at Shawanee Baptist Church, Joe Southern, Dr. George Day. Creech Funeral Home in charge. ROBERT BOYD EVANS Robert Evans, 69, of Maynardville (formerly of Ingram, Ky.) passed away at his home on Sunday, Nov. 5 after a lengthy battle with cancer. A member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Ingram, Ky. and a former deacon and Sunday school superintendent at Centennial Baptist Church in Ingram, Ky., he was also a Kentucky Colonel. He was preceded in death by his parents: Edward and Lear Goodin Evans; grandparents: Robert L. and Nan Evans; sisters: Edie Janice Evans, Kathleen Evans, and Betty (Evans) Gammons; brother: Herbert Marshall Evans; and granddaughter: Andrea Derrick. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Doris Fuson Evans; daughter: Karen Evans Thacker of Maynardville; son: Robert Edward Evans and wife Carol of Fayetteville, N.C.; son: Greg Evans of Maynardville; son: Richard and wife Joy of Knoxville; grandchildren: Cody Thacker Miller and husband Derrick of Maynardville; Keisha Thacker of Maynardville; Amanda Derrick of Tazewell; Jessie Evans of Orlando, Fla.; Brandie Evans of Orlando, Fla.; Elizabeth Evans of Fayetteville, N.C.; Shane Evans and wife Jessica of Maynardville; Madison Evans of Maryville; great grandchildren: Kendra Taylor of Tazewell; Allissa Taylor of Tazewell; Laken Evans of Maynardville; sister: Sarah Modene Witt of Maynardville; sister Ruth Ann Wiseman of Manassas, Va.; aunts: Liza Crawford of Hendersonville, N.C.; Bertie Hodge of Corbin, Ky.; uncle: Hillary Evans and wife Evelyn of Powell; Jim Cheek of Bimble, Ky.; Dick Gibson and wife Julie of Frakes, Ky.; and a host of nephews, nieces, and special friends. Pallbearers were Shane Evans, Billy Fuson, Keith Fuson, Ron Fuson, Russell Witt, Steve Witt, David Witt, and Doug Anderson. Honorary pallbearers were Bruce Goodin, Jack Hess, Andy Maiden, William "Stoney" Stonecipher, and Otis Swangin. Visitation was Tuesday, Nov. 7 at Arnett and Steele in Pineville, Ky. The funeral was Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. at Centennial Baptist Church with burial at Fox Cemetery in Ingram, Ky. Rev. Roy Hatton and Bobby Lynn Fuson officiated. RUTH M. GARRETT Ruth M. Garrett, age 79, of New Tazewell, was born October 11, 1927 and passed away November 5, 2006 at Claiborne County Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband: Olin Ray Garrett; grandchild: Patrick Stephen Garrett. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law: Ronald and Sharee Withrow of Windsor, Canada, William and Karen Garrett of New Tazewell; daughter: Juanita Hylton of New Tazewell; grandchildren: Wendy Withrow, Tara Rupp, Leia Powers, Tammy Manson, Brian Hylton; great grandchildren: Griffin Rupp, Troy Powers, Jordan and Carena Manson, Cody Hylton, Tyler Hylton, Jonathon Fultz; sister-in-law: Mary Katherine Peters of Loyal, Ky. Graveside services were Thursday, November 9 at 12 p.m. at the Rest Haven Cemetery in Loyal, Ky. with Rev. Kenneth Turner officiating. Pallbearers: Jonathon Fultz, Bill Garrett, Kenny Purkey, Brian Hylton. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. WILEY GIBSON Wiley Gibson, age 59, of Sneedville, was born October 9, 1947 and passed away November 7, 2006 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. He was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father and mother: Burnard and Lettie Gibson; sister and brother-in-law: Shirley and Darnell Seals; mother-in-law: Edith Green; daughter: Joy Mac hell Patterson. Survivors include his wife: Kathy S. Gibson of Sneedville; sons and daughters-in-law: Terry and Melody Patterson, Tracy and Betty Patterson; granddaughters: Chelsea and Kaitlin Patterson; grandsons: Auston and Hunter Patterson all of Tazewell; brother and sister-in-law: Don and Kathy Gibson; brother: Danny Gibson all of Sneedville; sisters and brothers-in-law: Mabel and the late Dean Johnson of Sneedville, Juanita and Peter Russo of Jupiter, Fl., Susan and Mike Seagraves of Tallahassee, Fl., Loretta and Lynn Lindsey of Knoxville; sisters: Linda Gibson of Knoxville, Garrnett Gibson, Georgia L. Martin, Joann Gibson all of Sneedville; father-in-law: George Greene; brother-in-law and wife: Gary and Pat Greene; sister-in-law and husband: Judy and Troy Lynch; and a host of other nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, November 11 at 2 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lonnie Dalton and Rev. Kenny Clark officiating. Music by the Revelations. Pallbearers: Lynn Lindsey, Waylon Ramsey, Chad Johnson, Michael Gordon, Micah Wallen, Mike Lynch. Honorary pallbearers: Tracy Patterson. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the family. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. HILLIARY GRIFFIN Hilliary Griffin, age 60, of Tazewell, was born February 2, 1946 and passed away November 12, 2006 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was saved on November 11, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents: Floyd and Sara Griffin; sisters: Rosetta McAfee Griffin, Mary Miracle, Julie Raby all of Hulen, Ky., Ethel Miracle of New Tazewell and Dora Ellen Lee of Hulen, Ky.; brothers: Grover Griffin of New Tazewell, Dan Griffin of Pathfork, Ky., James Madison Griffin of Indiana, Clifford Griffin of Hulen, Ky. Survivors include his sons: Grover Griffin, age 18, Hillary Griffin, Jr., age 37; brothers: Sigile and Sally Griffin, Clel and Carrie Griffin all of Hulen, Ky.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services were Wednesday, November 15 at 12 p.m. at Tackey Hill Cemetery in Hulen, Ky. with Rev. Tommy Louthan officiating. Songs by Gary Kyees. Pallbearers: Sigile Griffin, Jr., Jerry Green, Grover Griffin, David Allen Webb, Ricky Dewayne Webb, Mike Ford. Honorary Pallbearers: Jerry Jessie Green, Aaron Smith, Joshua Raby Webb, Keith Ford, Gary Kyees. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. HAZEL LOOP HAMMAC Hazel Loop Hammac, age 88, of Harrogate, passed away November 3, 2006 at Claiborne County Hospital. She was one of the oldest members of Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husbands: Harvey Loop and Fuson Hammac; father: Johnny Lambert; mother: Dessie Sandifer Lambert; son: Johnny Harvey Junior Loop; brothers: Arvil Lambert, Ethern Lambert, Leaman Lambert; granddaughter: Linda Kay Loop; grandson: Kenny Burchett; great- grandson: Michael Pendleton. Survivors include sons: Roy (and wife, Cathy) Loop of Harrogate, Ray D. Loop of Harrogate; daughter: Shelvia J. (and husband, Troy) Burchett of Harrogate; step-children: Willard Hammac, Boss Hammac, Lucky Hammac all of Monroe, Mi., Wanda Braden of Wisconsin; brother: Thurman Lambert of South Rockwood, Mi.; sisters: Naomi Cosby of Romulus, Mi., June Prater of Toledo, Oh., Edna Ellison of Harrogate, Eula Galbreath of Greenville, Sc., Vivian Frye of Thorn Hill; grandchildren: Lois (and Edward) Pendleton, Sharon Simmons, Tammy Hopper, Joy Burchett, Becky (and Tommy) Cosby, April (and Jason) Kishpaugh; eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral services were Monday, November 6 at 1 p.m. at Reece Funeral Home and Valley chapel with Rev. Doug Heaton and Rev. Stewart Fultz officiating. Music by the James Cosby Family. Burial in the Forge Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers: Tommy Cosby, Jason Kishpaugh, Edward Pendleton, Donnie Cosby, Doug Lambert, & Gillis Lambert. Honorary pallbearers: Nephews. Reece Funeral Home in charge 869-3651 or www.reecefh.com ANITA JO HILL Anita Jo Hill, age 38, of Morristown, was born July 17, 1968 and passed away October 28, 2006 at the University of Tennessee Hospital. She was a member of Citizens Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother: Loretta Ford. She is survived by her husband: Clayton Hill; daughter: Beverly Hill; son: Clayton Hill II all of Morristown; father: Rev. Pete Ford; brother and sister-in-law: Bruce and Diana Ford; sister: Shelia Ford all of Tazewell; brother and sister-in-law: Donald and Tracey Ford of North Carolina; devoted friends: Olivia Pressley and Patricia Clark; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Thursday, November 2 at 1 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. T.P. Phillips and Rev. Mike Branner officiating. Songs by the Hoop Creek Choir. Burial in the Irish Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Anthony Hill, Vern Clark, Marty White, Matt Thompson, Chris Watterson, Stanley Goins, Tony Cloud, Terry Cloud, Tom Cloud. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. EDSEL LEABOW Edsel Leabow, age 78, of Knoxville, formerly of Claiborne County, was born March 6, 1928 and passed away October 29, 2006 at Claiborne County Hospital. He worked at Sears for over 35 years. He was of the Methodist belief. He was a Veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents: Hobart and Lilly Welch Leabow; brothers: Keith and Bud Leabow. He is survived by his wife of 56 years: Mary Lou Neely Leabow; daughters: Ann Leabow and Debbie Chase all of Knoxville; nephew: Bill Leabow; grand nephews: Scott, Michael, Steve and Kelly Leabow; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, November 1 at 8 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Duncan officiating. Songs by the Liberty Quartet. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery with Military Honors. Pallbearers: Dan Campbell, Bob Campbell, Bill Leabow, Donnie Noe, Scott Leabow, Davie Cline, Larry Cline, Franklin Essary, and Eugene Cline. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ARTHUR LEE MASSENGILL Arthur Lee Massengill, age 70, of Cincinnati, Oh., formerly of Goshen, Oh. and Tennessee, was born August 23, 1936 in Speedwell and passed away November 1, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents: Fred and Minnie (nee Minton) Massengill; brother and sister-in-law: Robert and Anna Mae Massengill. Survivors include children: Terry Massengill and Carla (Don) Meyer; grandchildren: Jacob and Jacobi Meyer; brothers and sisters: Eula Miracle, Fred Massengill, Jr., Brenda Snider, Delilah Jackson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, November 6 at 11 a.m. at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home. Interment in Graceland Memorial Gardens in Milford, Oh. Memorials may be made to the Arthur Massengill Adult Basic Literacy Education Fund, c/o any 5th Third Bank location. Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home in charge. SANDRA POSEY Sandra Posey, age 36, of Bean Station, was born February 22, 1970 and passed away October 29, 2006. She was saved and baptized at an early age at Bean Station Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Clarence and Elizabeth Phelps, and Lee and Lottie Hipshire. She is survived by her parents: Clyde and Carol (Phelps) Hipshire of Bean Station; husband: Jody Posey of Bean Station; children: Allyson Ballard of New Market, Amber Ballard of New Market, Anthony Ballard of New Market, Alex Posey of Bean Station, Ashley Posey of Tazewell; brother: Clyde Jr. Hipshire (C.J.) and wife Annette of Richmond, Va.; father-in-law: Jimmy Posey of Tazewell; mother-in-law: Charlene Posey of Tazewell; special cousin: Libbie Bridges of Knoxville; special friend: Tina Potter of Charles Town, Wv.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Thursday, November 2 at 11 a.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry C. Dalton and Rev. Arnold Dalton officiating. Burial in the Greer Cemetery. Pallbearers: Glen Gambrel, Ricky Bridges, Billy England, Clyde Chadwell, Dewayne Bailey, Caleb Posey. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. MARY LYNN RICE Mary Lynn Rice, age 85, of Harrogate, was born March 13, 1921 in Claiborne County and passed away November 5, 2006. Survivors include her son: Robert Alan Rice, MD; granddaughter: Katherine Rice; two daughters: Glenna R. Herron and Lisa Rice; sister: Ann Cabbage; nephew: Richard Cabbage. Our prayer is for her life and death to further the glory of God. Cremation Options in charge of arrangements, 865-6WE-CARE, www.cremationoptionsinc.com LOIS LEE ROGERS RUSSELL Lois Lee Rogers Russell, age 85, of Speedwell, was born March 26, 1921 and passed away November 7, 2006 at Tri-State Manor Nursing Home. She was a graduate of LMU, retired school teacher from Claiborne County School System. She was a member of the Baptist Church in Cumberland Gap and later attended Cawood Methodist Church of Speedwell. She was preceded in death by her husband: William Jason (Bill) Russell; father: Robert Lee Rogers; mother: Elizabeth Dunn Rogers; step-mother: Inez Dunn Rogers; brothers: Boyd Rogers, David Rogers. Survivors include her daughter: Betty Price and husband Allard; brothers: Hoyle Rogers all of Speedwell, William (Bill) Rogers and wife Helen of New Market; grandchildren: Joel Lee Price and wife Mona, Tammy Hatfield and husband Mike of Speedwell; five great grandchildren: Brandon Price, Adam Wilson, Tiffany Price, Alexi Price, Michaela Hatfield; two great great grandchildren: Mackenzie Price, Christa Wilson; several nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were Thursday, November 9 at 7 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Elder J.C. Monday officiating. Songs by the Glory Road Boys. Burial in the Beeler Cemetery. Pallbearers: Adam Wilson, Brandon Price, Steve Rogers, Larry Rogers, Terry Treece, John David Rogers. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. THE CLAIBORNE COUNTY CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION http://www.rootsweb.com/~tncctca/index.htm Friends of Genealogical Library of Claiborne County http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnfoglcc/ Claiborne Co., Pioneer Project http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ccpp/pioneer/index.htm Tennessee Valley Authority Conservation Corps http://www.genealogyhomes.com/sharps-chapel-ccc/ Claiborne County, Tennessee TNGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnclaib4/ Submit a file for Tennessee to the USGENWEB Archives at: http://www.poppet.org/tnfiles/

All of you are invited to either be a dual member or regular member of the General Joseph Martin TNSSAR Chapter. Bob Hughes "Opportunities never come to those who wait....they are captured by those who dare to attack". -----Original Message----- From: Wtynf@aol.com Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 6:47 PM To: TNCLAIBO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNCLAIBO] Family Tree Warren How are you. I see you are in the SAR. What line are you off of - from John and Elisabeth 1665 sons, John, Jr, Thomas or Francis? I guess you are off of one of John's, d 1727, sons - which one if so? Each of your generations up to Johns son? Nelson Hi Nelson, My Faulkner lineage is as Follows; l. John Faulkner ( Prior Lineage Unknown)) Married Elizabeth Filmer, Daughter of Reginald Filmer and Jane Travis. ( Reginald was the son of Sir Edward Filmer and Lady Elizabeh Argall) Offspring: Francis, Thomas, and John ll. Thomas Faulkner Married: Margary---- Offspring: lll.John Folkner Married: Sarah Ford Offspring: lV. Emanuel Forkner Married: Elizabeth Dickerson (Her father was Colonel John Dickerson, my link to the Sons of The American Revolution) Offspring: V. Sugar Fortner Married Priscilla Robinson Offspring: VI. Jonathan Fortner Married: Margaret(Peggy) Falls Offspring: Vll. John Fortner Married: Lucinda Holland Offspring: Vlll. William Matthew Faulkner Married: Sarah Elizabeth Day Offspring: IX.Theophilus Monroe Faulkner AKA Theodore Married: Effie Cox Offspring: X. Warren Tyndale Faulkner Married: Berniece Gilbert Offspring: XI. Kami D'Ann Faulkner, Theodore Faulkner (aka "TED") ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNCLAIBO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

No message in text. "Opportunities never come to those who wait....they are captured by those who dare to attack". -----Original Message----- From: Wtynf@aol.com Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 2:33 PM To: TNCLAIBO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNCLAIBO] Fwd: SAR Member List book - 2007? ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNCLAIBO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Warren How are you. I see you are in the SAR. What line are you off of - from John and Elisabeth 1665 sons, John, Jr, Thomas or Francis? I guess you are off of one of John's, d 1727, sons - which one if so? Each of your generations up to Johns son? Nelson Hi Nelson, My Faulkner lineage is as Follows; l. John Faulkner ( Prior Lineage Unknown)) Married Elizabeth Filmer, Daughter of Reginald Filmer and Jane Travis. ( Reginald was the son of Sir Edward Filmer and Lady Elizabeh Argall) Offspring: Francis, Thomas, and John ll. Thomas Faulkner Married: Margary---- Offspring: lll.John Folkner Married: Sarah Ford Offspring: lV. Emanuel Forkner Married: Elizabeth Dickerson (Her father was Colonel John Dickerson, my link to the Sons of The American Revolution) Offspring: V. Sugar Fortner Married Priscilla Robinson Offspring: VI. Jonathan Fortner Married: Margaret(Peggy) Falls Offspring: Vll. John Fortner Married: Lucinda Holland Offspring: Vlll. William Matthew Faulkner Married: Sarah Elizabeth Day Offspring: IX.Theophilus Monroe Faulkner AKA Theodore Married: Effie Cox Offspring: X. Warren Tyndale Faulkner Married: Berniece Gilbert Offspring: XI. Kami D'Ann Faulkner, Theodore Faulkner (aka "TED")

????????????? ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Betty Hughes<mailto:bandbhughes@webtv.net> To: Wtynf@aol.com<mailto:Wtynf@aol.com> ; TNCLAIBO-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:TNCLAIBO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 4:52 PM Subject: Re: [TNCLAIBO] Fwd: SAR Member List book - 2007? No message in text. "Opportunities never come to those who wait....they are captured by those who dare to attack". -----Original Message----- From: Wtynf@aol.com<mailto:Wtynf@aol.com> Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 2:33 PM To: TNCLAIBO-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:TNCLAIBO-L@rootsweb.com> Subject: [TNCLAIBO] Fwd: SAR Member List book - 2007? ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNCLAIBO-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:TNCLAIBO-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNCLAIBO-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:TNCLAIBO-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message