We would like to have a the phone book for Tazewell after April 2005. Would anyone like to mail us one for our library? Thanks in advance. (Please post so we don't end up with multiple copies.) Denny & Marla Brubaker Claiborne Co., TN Pioneer Project Updated web page (4/12/06) is located at the following address Click on the blue below: CLAIBORNE COUNTY PIONEER PROJECT (CCPP) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ccpp/pioneer/index.htm ************************************************************* Claiborne County Geneaology Library Research Materials www.rootsweb.com/~tnfoglcc/index.htm ************************************************************* Another good web site for Claiborne County, TN is: http://www.tngenweb.org/claiborne/ ************************************************************* Claiborne County Cemetery Pictures: http://claibornecolib.tripod.com/fordschapel/index.htm ***************************************************** Claiborne County Chamber of Commerce: www.claibornecounty.com ***************************************** Another Claiborne County Website: http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnclaib3/

Winnie Rebecca Day, 94 Marie Mayes, 63 Marie Mayes, 63 Speedwell, Tenn. - Marie Mayes, 63, passed away at her home on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006. Born July 23, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Vatus Berry and Bertha Turner Berry, who survives and is 102 years old. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Pine Grove Baptist Church. She was employed at Powell Valley Elementary and Powell Valley High School for 20 years. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandson, David Spencer Mayes; and brother Billy George Berry. Survivors include her husband, Donald Berry, of Speedwell; mother, Bertha Turner Berry, of Lafollette, Tenn.; sons, Michael Lynn Mayes and special friend, Debbie of Lafollette, Donald Wayne Mayes of Speedwell, David Mitchell Mayes and Michelle of Speedwell; brother, Clarence Berry of Lafollette; sisters: Shirley Polari of Lafollette, Blanch Welch, Jessie Wray, Joyce Leach all of Speedwell; grandchildren, Briana Kay Mayes and Elijah Mayes; and very special mother-in-law, Mary Marsee of Speedwell. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel with the Rev. Arnold Guy and the Rev. Jimmy Branscomb officiating. Music will be by The Arnold Guy Family. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Greasy Hollow Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Tuesday at Reece Funeral Home, 869-3651 Websiteat www.reecefh.com Winnie Rebecca Day, 94 HARROGATE, Tenn. - Winnie Rebecca Day, 94, born Nov. 4, 1911, passed away Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, at Tri State Health Care Center. A graduate of Lincoln Memorial University, she received a masters degree at Peabody College, Nashville, Tenn.. She taught at Mississippi Women's College before returning to teach at Ellen Myers until her retirement. She was active in the Harrogate Senior Citizens group, and was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Harrogate where she taught Sunday School and initiated the church library. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Washington and Eva Southern Day. Survivors include her nephews, Dr. George Day and wife Judy, and Charles Day, all of Harrogate, Paul Day Jr. and wife Robbin of Franklin, Tenn.; nieces, Susan Day Moore and husband Thad of Durham, N.C., Melissa Jane Tomlinson and husband Tim of Knoxville, Tenn.; 12 great nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Harrogate with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. Dr. Malcomb Hester and the Rev. Bill Poore will officiate. Pallbearers will be Tim Tomlinson, Paul Day, Mike Day, Pat Day, and Keith Kottwitz. Memorials are suggested to the Lottie Moon Mission Fund, C/O First Baptist Church of Harrogate. Coffey Funeral Home is 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/

The Latest issue of the Stone Marker is out. If you're a member of the Cemetery Association and you haven't received yours please let me know. If you're not a member you should be......but you can also order back issues of the Stone Marker if you wish to for $5.00 each. Just go to the website (see below) and click on "Back Issues for Sale" and order away. Fall Issue 2006 Page Cover page Board of Directors 1 Message from the President 1- 8 Civil War Vets buried in Claiborne County 8 - 9 Tombstone Studies 9 - 11 Robertson Cemetery Updates 11 - 12 Mayes (Lonesome Valley) Cemetery Updates 12 - 13 Morning Star Cemetery Updates 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/

>From The LaFollette Presas 19 Oct 2006 Carlos T.J. Flowers, age 81 of New Tazewell Marie Mayes, age 63, of Speedwell Carlos T.J. Flowers, age 81 of New Tazewell passed away Oct. 7 at U.T. Medical Center. He was a member of Little Valley Baptist Church. He was a very kind, caring and gentle person who was well loved by everybody and never met a stranger. He will be dearly missed by his family and will forever be in their hearts and memories. He is survived by the mother of his daughters, Joyce Ann Deno; daughters: Teresa Ann Angel and husband Tony of Rydal, Ga., Kathy Sue Flowers-Herre and husband Lenny of Knoxville; grandchildren: Teddy Angel of Rydal, Ga and Tracie Angel of Dalton, Ga; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Sigal Flowers of New Tazewell; several nieces and nephews. A chapel service was held Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Teddy Angel and Rev. Tony Angel officiating in the chapel of Evergreen Funeral Home. Interment was in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Evergreen Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Marie Mayes, age 63, of Speedwell passed away at her home Oct. 14. She was born July 23, 1943 to the late Vatus and Bertha Turner Berry, who survives and is 102 years old. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Pine Grove Baptist Church. She was employed at Powell Valley Elementary and Powell Valley High School for 20 years. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her grandson, David Spencer Mayes and brother, Billy George Berry. She is survived by her husband, Donald Mayes, of Speedwell; mother, Bertha Turner Berry, of LaFollette; sons, Michael Lynn Mayes and special friend, Debbie of LaFollette, Donald Wayne Mayes of Speedwell, David Mitchell Mayes and Michelle of Speedwell; brother; Clarence Berry of LaFollette; sisters, Shirley Polari of LaFollette, Blanch Welch, Jessie Wray, Joyce Leach all of Speedwell; grandchildren, Briana Kay Mayes and Elijah Mayes; very special mother-in-law; Mary Marsee of Speedwell. Funeral services were held Oct. 17 at Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel with the Rev. Arnold Guy and Rev. Jimmy Branscomb officiating. Interment was in the Greasy Hollow Cemetery. Reece Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

CLEO ATKINS PANZIE CORNELIAN BROCK JANE KESTERSON CAMPBELL JOHN CORNETT KENNETH RANDELL DAVIS ROBERT H. KLINGER MARIE BERRY MAYES CLEO ATKINS Cleo Atkins, age 90, a native of Claiborne County and resident for many years, was born January 24, 1916 and passed away October 15, 2006. She was a faithful member of Caney Valley American Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Henry and Shellie (Bunch) Noblin; grandson: Brian Beeler. She is survived by her sons: Hershel Beeler, Larry Beeler both of New Tazewell; daughters: Pam Collier and husband Rick, Shelia Lester and husband Randall, Phyllis Stanifer and husband David all of Tazewell; grandchildren: Michael, Sam and Jason Beeler, Jessie Collier, Shelley Roberts, Jeremy Lester, Courtney and Clay Stanifer; great grandchildren: Jeremiah, Joy, Erin and Josh Beeler, Reagan Lester, and Dylan Collier; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 18 at 11 a.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Epperson and Rev. Tommy Russell officiating. Music will be provided by the Caney Valley American Christian Church Choir. Burial will be in the Raven Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers: Grandsons. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. PANZIE CORNELIAN BROCK Panzie Cornelian (Sherritze) Brock, age 66, of New Tazewell, was born January 26, 1940 and went to her heavenly home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 13, 2006 after a brief battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents: William and Lida Smallwood; previous husband: Ruble Sherritze; son: Robert Owens; sisters: Mae and Nancy. Survivors include her husband: Marlin Brock of New Tazewell; daughter and son-in-law: Patricia and Arlos Masingo; sons: Henry Owens and Tracy Sherritze; brothers: John Edward and Henry "Buddy" Smallwood; sister: Dewey Mustard; grandchildren: Arlos Masingo II, Travis Masingo, Thomas Masingo, Matthew Owens, Jennifer Owens, Crystal Irvin, Dakota and Joshua Sherritze; great grandchildren: Lucas Masingo, Bradley Helton, and Makayla Irvin; and a host of special nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, October 14 at 8 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Virgil Masingo and Van Johnson officiating. Songs by Roy Hicks. Burial at the Phillip Keck Cemetery. Pallbearers: Roger Keller, Johnny Keller, Henry Smallwood II, Jason Davis, Jerry Masingo, and Danny Masingo. Honorary pallbearers: Danny Sexton and Jeff Bailey. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. JANE KESTERSON CAMPBELL Jane Kesterson Campbell, passed away October 14, 2006 at Middlesboro Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was a member of the Business Professional Women's Club for 38 years. She was preceded in death by her father and mother: T.H. and Martha Campbell; brother: George H. Campbell; sister-in-law: Lillian Campbell; sister: Edythe Campbell Clower. She is survived by niece and caregiver: Pat Clower DeRosett; nephew: Ben H. Campbell (Penny); niece: Becky Campbell Hicks (Frank); and nephew: Jerry M. Campbell. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 19 at 11 a.m. at Shumate Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Chuck Summers officiating. Music will be provided by Karen Greene Blondell. Burial will follow at the Harrogate Cemetery. Family will receive friends Wednesday, October 18 from 5-7 p.m. at the Shumate Funeral Home Chapel. Shumate Funeral Home in charge. JOHN CORNETT John Cornett, age 90, of Thorn Hill, formerly of Kentucky, was born October 17, 1915 and passed away October 14, 2006 at his home. He was a faithful member and deacon of Bardstown Junction Baptist Church in Ky. He was preceded in death by his wife: Bennie (Johnson) Cornett; parents: Jasper and Mary Elizabeth (Browning) Cornett; brothers: Columbus, Morgan and Winfield; sisters: Ellie Haukim, Ollie Scearce, Artha Scearce and Flossie Lewis. Survivors include sister: Addie Cornett of Bean Station; special nephew: Rhea Scearce of Thorn Hill; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 17 at 8 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Epperson and Rev. Dana Dalton officiating. Songs by the Jerry Epperson Family. Burial in the Dalton Cemetery on Scearce Loop Road. Pallbearers: Joby Hensley, Donald Scearce, Travis Dalton, Justin Dalton, Lucas Dalton and Donnie Mattingly. Honorary pallbearers: Jack Scearce, Raymond Scearce, Bill Scearce, Kenneth Scearce, Charles Dalton and Jesse Dalton. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. KENNETH RANDELL DAVIS Kenneth Randell Davis, was born December 26, 1938 and passed away October 2, 2006 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his mother: Lula Davis; father: Press Davis; brother: Clyde Davis. He is survived by his daughters: Leeann Davis of Tazewell, Wilma Laurinda Davis, Julie Davis; son Matt Davis all of Louisiana; grandchildren: Joseph Johnston, Jonathan Johnston and Kenneth Jesse Smith all of Tazewell; 16 other grandchildren of Louisiana; 7 great grandchildren of Louisiana; two brothers: Wendell B. Davis of Wichita, Ks., Danny Davis of Ky.; two sisters: Lavada Gambrel of Newport News, Va., Emma Wallace of Ky.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services were held Thursday, October 12 at 11 a.m. at the Harrogate Cemetery. Eulogy by Jerry Evans. Pallbearers: Stanley Smith, Joseph Johnston, Don Thacker, Larry Hash, Rodney Hash, Steve Johnston, Bryan Sandefur, Rusty Davis. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ROBERT H. KLINGER Robert H. Klinger, age 76, of Arab, Al, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2006. He was a member of Gilliam Springs Baptist Church in Arab, Al. He was a singer, songwriter, novelist, and an ordained Deacon. He was preceded in death by parents: Donald and Mary Klinger; step-mother: Beatrice Klinger. He is survived by his wife of 51 years: Myrtle Cheatham Klinger of Arab, Al.; sons: Robert H. Klinger Jr. and wife Olya of Arab, Al., David Brian Klinger of Atlanta, Ga.; daughter: Debbie Cheatham and husband Michael of Tazewell; brothers: Donald Klinger and wife Mary of Oldsmar, Fl, Dr. Phillip Klinger and wife Nancy of West Lafayette, In; sisters: Joy Merrell and husband Bob of Sparta, Rosemary Klinger of Sturgis, Mi; grandchildren: Matthew Klinger, Rachel Klinger, Sarah Cheatham; and Tammy Staggs, mother of grandchildren Matthew and Rachel Klinger. Funeral services were Monday, October 16 at 3 p.m. at Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Eads officiating. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Keith Cheatham, Geoff Klinger, Steve Klinger, Kevin Klinger, Robert Merrell II, W.T. Williams. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. MARIE BERRY MAYES Marie Berry Mayes, age 63, of Speedwell, was born July 23, 1943 and passed away October 14, 2006 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Pine Grove Baptist Church. She was employed at Powell Valley Elementary and High School for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her grandson: David Spencer Mayes; father: Vatus Berry; brother: Billy George Berry. Survivors include husband: Donald Mayes of Speedwell; sons: Michael Lynn Mayes and special friend Debbie of LaFollette, Donald Wayne Mayes, David Mitchell and Michelle Mayes all of Speedwell; mother: Bertha Turner Berry, who is 102 years old, of LaFollette; brother: Clarence Berry of LaFollette; sisters: Shirley Polari of LaFollette, Blanch Welch, Jessie Wray, Joyce Leach all of Speedwell; grandchildren: Briana Kay Mayes and Elijah Mayes; very special mother-in-law: Mary Marsee of Speedwell. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 17 at 8 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Arnold Guy and Rev. Jimmy Branscomb officiating. Music by the Arnold Guy Family. Graveside services will be Wednesday, October 18 at 1 p.m. in the Greasy Hollow Cemetery. Pallbearers: Brian Berry, Bill Turpin, Allen Mayes, Jody Beeler, Vic Graves Jr., Charles Dennis Sears. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge, 869-3651, 626-4249 or www.reecefh.com 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/

>From the Knoxville News Sentinel 18 Oct 2006 LYNCH, MRS. TRULA - age 82, of New Tazewell was born on May 2, 1924 and passed away on October 16, 2006. She was a longtime resident of Claiborne County, and a member of Little Barren Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her: parents: Lee and Lizzie (Humphries) Stokes; sisters: Gracie Walker, Arilla Parks, and twin sister Eula Beason; brothers: Everette, Felix, Earl, Clifford, and Luna Stokes. She is survived by her: huband of 61 years: Clayton Lynch; sons: Lawrence JR. Lynch of Kempner, TX, George Lynch of New Tazewell, TN; daughters: Judy Woody of New Tazewell, TN, Tommie Berry of Luttrell, TN, Brenda Runions of New Tazewell, TN, Charlotte Wright of New Tazewell, TN, Vickie Leach of New Tazewell, TN, Audrey Johnston of New Tazewell, TN; brother: Kenneth Stokes of Knoxville, TN; sisters: Annalee West of Dandridge, TN, Christine Buckner of Lenoir City, TN; 14 grandchildren, Jamie, Rex, Doug, Scott, Missy, Kim, Kierstun, Amanda, Kristie, Tom, Jackie, Lacy, Brittany, Danielle; 8 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6-9 PM Thursday, October 19, 2006 at the Claiborne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday with the Rev. Jackie Day and Rev. Robert Simmons officiating. Music will be provided by David Painter. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Rex Runions, Douglas Berry, Scott Lynch, Chris Robbins, Jonathan Spurlock, Richard Funk, Avery Brooks, Bill Coffey. Honorary pallbearers: Cecil Woody, Dennis Bunch. 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

List, Can someone provide me with a telephone number or an e-mail address to contact someone about the Reflections Newsletter. I have not gotten one in quite some time and I need to get back on the list or find out what is needed for me to start receiving them again. Danny Pearson

Hi Folks, The pictures are up of the dedication ceremony at Beeler Cemetery if you'd like to take a look. Just cut and paste the url below and it will take you right to it. Enjoy! Pam THE CLAIBORNE COUNTY CEMETERIES ASSOCIATION http://www.rootsweb.com/~tncctca/index.htm

hello list, i was wondering if a lot of you on this list has had DNA done? i have a 12 marker, a cousin a 25. we are on the WORLDWIDE MOORE DNA PROJECT. our DNA was done thru familytree. as some of you know i'm searching for my great grandfather JACK MOORE as we are told. we found a son has said his dad was from TX. mom from MO. ok i've found a NANCY ANN MAYES matching that. she died young, as we are told. i've did searches with Steve's DNA. interesting to find as close matches: LOVE & WILLIAMS. a BLACKWATER,VA MOORE line that has many marriages in CLAIBORNE Co. has a DANIEL LOVE MOORE. & his brother ROBERT LEE MOORE's side has a son GRANT ,m.KATIE WILLIAMS. this line always claimed related to us. the DNA i'd like to compare charts to all MOOREs that have had DNA done & any other surnames that you would care to share. as i search, i get a feeling we are not either MOORE or MAYES. could be wrong. i was thrown a loop when a cousin said we were not MOORE but O'MOORE or other spelling variat. anyone with that spelling. some where out there is my missing link! thanks Ray Moore. thanks Ray Moore. my home Counties are: CLAIBORNE, GRAINGER, HAWKINS, & KNOX in TN. visit my pages: http://tippytnn.topcities.com/moore508/moore.htm a cousin has had DNA done: STEVE MOORE: 25 marker. at family tree. links on my pages. researching O'MOORE-OMOORE-O'MOHR. 1 of these O'MOOREs may be our real last name. MOORE - MOOR - MOHR - MAYES. TOWNSLEY-PERKINS - RUSSELL - HUNDLEY - MANIS. The below names are closely tied into my lines. WOULD LIKE INFO THO!. COX, COURTNEY, MYERS, POWERS, GRUBBS, GRUBB, POE, (SMITH 4 lines) LEWIS, WHITEAKER, WHITAKER, REECE, MOLES, NEWBY. PARKER, CHEATHAM, BROWN, HAUN, OGLESBY, LONG, SHIPLEY, C-RAVENS, VOWELL, ROSS-, LIPPS, SHIRLEY, PENDLEY, JORDON. FOX - WALLACE - WILLIAMS. these are for Friends: PECK,LAMBERT,MEADOWS. & others. -- http://www.fastmail.fm - I mean, what is it about a decent email service?

>From The LaFollette Press 12 Oct 2006 Sophia Chumley Pharris Geneva Wylie, age 94 of Claiborne County Nora E. "Tina" Yoakum, age 60 of Cumberland Gap Sophia Chumley Pharris of Windland Towers, Nashville, formerly of Harrogate died Oct. 2. She was a native of Claiborne County. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Patterson Chumley. She was a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Harrogate, past worthy Matron of the Eastern Star and Mother Advisor to the Rainbow Girls. She was a member of New Tazewell First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Freeman Pharris. She is survived by her daughter, Omma Keys; granddaughters, Stacy Lee Keys and Lisa Renee Keys; nieces, Lillian B. Harrell of Nashville and Lou Jean Arrants of Kennesaw, GA. Funeral services were held Oct. 5 with the Rev. J.L. Shaw officiating. Interment was in the Chumley Family Cemetery. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Geneva Wylie, age 94 of Claiborne County passed away Oct. 1. She was born Sept. 4, 1912 in Claiborne County. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Minerva Baker Wylie. She was a member of Gap Creek Baptist Church and Claiborne County Retired Teachers Association and was a librarian at Powell Valley High School for many years. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ralph, Roger, Park and Earl Wylie. Funeral services were held Oct. 3 at Reece Funeral Home with the Rev. Clay Herrell officiating. Interment was in the Kibert Cemetery. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Nora E. "Tina" Yoakum, age 60 of Cumberland Gap passed away Oct. 2 at her home. She was born July 31, 1946 in Middlesboro, KY. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Powers; two infant brothers; grandson, Michael Yoakum. She is survived by her husband, J.C. Yoakum, Sr. of Tiprell Road, Cumberland Gap; mother, Mamie Helton Powers; son, J.C. "Pete" Yoakum, Jr. and wife, Vickie of NC; daughters, Patty Alonzo of Ft. Wayne, IN, Joyce Yoakum of Cumberland Gap; brothers, William, Roy and Hubert Powers of Middlesboro, KY; sisters, Rose Martin of Pace, FL, Mary Thacker of Cumberland Gap; 12 grandchildren; one great grandchild and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held Oct. 4 at the Reece Valley Chapel with the Rev. Randy Duncan officiating. Interment was in the Yoakum Cemetery. Reece Valley Funeral Home and Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. ============================================ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG Count no day lost in which you have waited your turn, took only your share and sought advantage over no one.

Donald S. (Whitey)McDaniel April 13, 1933-Oct. 11, 2006 story updated October 12. 2006 10:57AM Donald S. (Whitey) McDaniel, 73, of Monroe died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday at TenderCare of Monroe. He had been ill for three years. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Rupp Funeral Home, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Revs. Harold Raines and Gary Pickrell of Monroe Full Gospel Church will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle. Born April 13, 1933, in Lone Mountain, Tenn., he was the son of Glen and Mattie (Bentley) McDaniel. Mr. McDaniel worked at Chrysler's Trenton Engine Plant, retiring in 1995. He served in the Air Force, Feb. 13, 1953, until May 27, 1958. A 1951 graduate of Monroe High School, he was a member of Monroe Full Gospel Church and Monroe County Men's Association East. Surviving are two sons, Victor of Texas and Randy of Monroe; a daughter, Sherri Bodi of Toledo; two sisters, Beverly Hilston of Beaver, Pa., and Carolyn Evans of Monroe; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ginger McDaniel. Memorials may be made to Monroe Full Gospel or Heartland Hospice. Online condolences may be sent through www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com. ********************* Edith G. Edmondson May 7, 1926-Oct. 11, 2006 story updated October 12. 2006 10:57AM Services have been set for Edith G. Edmondson, 80, of Monroe, who died at 4:12 a.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. She had been ill for a year. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at Rupp Funeral Home. She will lie in state from 10 until services at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The Rev. Roy Southerland, pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle. Born May 7, 1926, in Harrogate, Tenn., she was the daughter of John and Minnie (Britton) Webb. She married William Otto Edmondson Feb. 26, 1944, in Roseville, Ga. He died Feb. 7. Mrs. Edmondson worked for La-Z-Boy International, retiring in 1974. She was a member of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Donna Kay (Thomas) England of Monroe; a brother, Eugene (Betty) of Pickford; a sister, Eunice Welch of Torrance, Calif., and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Monroe Missionary Baptist Church's building fund. Online condolences may be sent through www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com.

Listers, any IRISH researchers on here? maybe someone can help. i've posted here many times researching my MOOREs. heres new info that has thrown me off. a recent found lady cousin in KNOXVILLE, she is 83 and is not doing gen nor on a computer. she told me her dad told her his dad told him that my great grand parents were from IRELAND, and they spelled the last name O'MOORE or other variants. and was told they came over during the IRISH POTATO FAMINE of 1845-1850. now thats interesting. if this is true than the 1s i think are my greatgrand parents aren't. we are to that JACK & NANCY MAYES MOORE are ours. no where has it been found that a NANCY MAYES dau of STERLING & SALLIE CARR MAYES was ever m. to a MOORE. she did in fact in 1882 marry a J.W.BOLIN. i've never found a BOLIN researcher. Nancy was at home age 15 in the 1860 CLAIBORNE Census. never found again. so maybe we aren't blood MAYES? can anyone help on this?. also a 25 marker & 12 marker DNA has been done. my 12 matches FIX & MAT.TOCKS. never saw these anywhere. also below see my other surnames. thanks, Ray Moore. thanks Ray Moore. my home Counties are: CLAIBORNE, GRAINGER, HAWKINS, & KNOX in TN. visit my pages: http://tippytnn.topcities.com/moore508/moore.htm a cousin has had DNA done: STEVE MOORE: 25 marker. at family tree. links on my pages. researching O'MOORE-OMOORE-O'MOHR. 1 of these O'MOOREs may be our real last name. MOORE - MOOR - MOHR - MAYES. TOWNSLEY-PERKINS - RUSSELL - HUNDLEY - MANIS. The below names are closely tied into my lines. WOULD LIKE INFO THO!. COX, COURTNEY, MYERS, POWERS, GRUBBS, GRUBB, POE, (SMITH 4 lines) LEWIS, WHITEAKER, WHITAKER, REECE, MOLES, NEWBY. PARKER, CHEATHAM, BROWN, HAUN, OGLESBY, LONG, SHIPLEY, C-RAVENS, VOWELL, ROSS-, LIPPS, SHIRLEY, PENDLEY, JORDON. FOX - WALLACE - WILLIAMS. these are for Friends: PECK,LAMBERT,MEADOWS. & others. -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Access all of your messages and folders wherever you are

Geneva Wylie, 94 Ray Oral Carver, 67 Geneva Wylie, 94 Claiborne County, Tenn. - Geneva Wylie, 94, passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006. Born Sept. 4, 1912, in Claiborne County, Tenn., she was a daughter of the late Frank and Minerva Baker Wylie. A member of Gap Creek Baptist Church and Claiborne County Retired Teachers Association, she had served as the librarian at Powell Valley High School for many years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers, Ralph, Roger, Park, and Earl Wylie. Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday at Reece Funeral Home with the Rev. Clay Herrell officiating. Music by Kathy Chumley and Jane Cox. Graveside services wil lbe conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kibert Cemetery. Pallbearers are Carson Tuttle, Bob Tuttle, Danny Longworth, Charles Wilmoth, Gawain Pearman, Jim Weaver. Honorary pallbearer is Bob Carman. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel (869-3651, 626-4249, or 869-8811, or visit our website www.reecefh.com). Ray Oral Carver, 67 NEW TAZEWELL, Tenn. - Ray Oral Carver, 67, passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, at Claiborne County Hospital. Born Oct. 22, 1938, at Blackstar, Ky., he was the son of the late John and Cora Carver. He was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Clyde, Richard, Willard and John Henry Carver; two sisters, Mildred Weir, Ailene Long; and grandson, Jonathon Levis. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Lawson Carver, New Tazewell; daughters, Nicole Carver, Harrogate, Tenn., Donna Levis, Wickson, Mich., and Celeste (Jim) Himonek, New Haven, Mich.; sons, James Robert Hurst and Donald (Jenny) Hurst, Harrogate, Tenn.; sister, Wanda Miracle, Taylor, Mich.; grandchildren, Joseph Levis, Kyle Levis, Makayla Branscomb, Casey Hurst, David Brummitt and Ariel Himonek; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Wednesday at Creech Funeral Home with the Rev. Derwin Brooks, the Rev. Bob Ausmus presiding, with Bonita Summers signing. Music will be by Ben and Lavada Davis. Burial will be in Scott Cemetery at Harrogate, Tenn. Pallbearers will be Don Hurst, Joseph Levis, James Hurst, Junior Lawson, David Brummitt, and friends of the family. Honorary pallbearer will be David R. Brummitt. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Creech Funeral Home, Middlesboro, which is 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/

JACK BILLINGSLEY CHARLES H. COX CAROLS FLOWERS REV. JOHN EARL FORD SR. DUSTIN WADE KECK SOPHIA CHUMLEY PHARRIS GENEVA WYLIE NORA E. YOAKUM JACK BILLINGSLEY Jack Billingsley, age 77, of Tazewell, was born July 12, 1929 and passed away on October 3, 2006. Jack owned and operated Jack's Gulf Service Station of New Tazewell for 25 years. He was in the Army-Air Corps. He was saved while in the Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years: Imogene Treece Billingsley; parents: Andrew and Edna Billingsley; brothers: Sam Billingsley and Dick Large; sister: Collene Honas; son-in-law: Willard Price. He is survived by his daughter: Marsha Price; grandsons: Brian and wife Meredith Price and Brandon Price all of Tazewell; brother: Tom Large of Las Vegas, Nv; sister-in-law: Opal Cardwell Cline of Tazewell; brother-in-laws: Earl Treece of Murfreesboro and Andrew Honas of Monroe, Mi; and several nieces, nephews, and a host of many friends and relatives. Funeral services were Thursday, October 5 at 7 p.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frank Short officiating. Music provided by Brenda Reed. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Billy Smith, Larry Burke, Brandon Price, Brian Price, Michael Greene, Allen Pressnell. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. CHARLES H. COX Charles H. Cox was born on June 7, 1926 in Middlesboro, Ky and passed away at the age of 80 in his home in Tazewell. He was a loving son to Nathaniel Zan Cox and Stella Mae (Poore) Cox. His wife of 57 years has been waiting to be joined by him in heaven. He attended TNT Mountain Assembly Church of God, where he gave his life to the Lord. He proudly served his country for 2 years in WWII in the Navy's 43rd and 31st Seabees, and for the short time that he was in the Navy he received an E5 rank. Charles retired after 32 years from the General Motors Willow Run Plant in Ypsilanti, Mi. He was preceded in death by his wife: Delsie (Maiden) Cox; grandson: Jimmy Cox. He was a wonderful father to four children: Linda L. Newsome (Johnny) of Monroe, Mi, Larry Cox of Monroe, Mi, Claudia George of Monroe, Mi, Kathy Ritchie of Tazewell. Charles was a wonderful grandfather (Papaw) of 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He has two younger brothers: William (Bill) Cox of Deerfield, Mi and Junior Cox of Lenoir, Nc. He also has two younger sister: Betty Sneed of Deerfield, Mi and Trula Brown of Lenoir, Nc. Funeral services were Wednesday, October 4 at 6 p.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Mayes and Paul Dean officiating. Music provided by Shelia Dailey and Allison Harrison. Family and friends gathered at Bacarella Funeral Home in Monroe, Mi on Saturday, October 7 at 11 a.m. for funeral services. Burial in the Roselawn Cemetery in LaSalle, Mi. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. CAROLS FLOWERS Carols "T.J." Flowers, age 81, of New Tazewell, passed away Friday, October 7, 2006 at UT Medical Center. He was a member of Little Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include mother of his daughters: Joyce Ann Deno; daughters: Teresa Ann Angel and husband Tony of Rydal, Ga., Kathy Sue Flowers-Herre and husband Lenny of Ky.; grandchildren: Teddy Angel of Rydal, Ga. and Tracie Angel of Dalton, Ga.; eight great grandchildren; brothers: Sigal Flowers of New Tazewell; and several nieces and nephews. A Chapel Service was held Sunday, October 8 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Teddy Angel and Rev. Tony Angel officiating. Interment in the Bethleham Cemetery. Evergreen Funeral Home in charge. REV. JOHN EARL FORD SR. Rev. John Earl Ford Sr., age 82, passed away September 30, 2006 at UT Hospital after a long illness. He was a member of Neal's Chapel Church and a veteran of WWII. He retired from Claiborne County Hospital after 25 years of dedicated service. He was preceded in death by his wife: Gracie Ford; son: Charles Henry Ford; parents: James and Katie Ford; brothers: Kenneth and Ben Henry Ford; sisters: Minnie Robinson, Hazel Ann, Nona and Nina Ford and Josie Deadrick. He leaves to morn his passing, sons: John Earl Ford Jr. (Sona) of Knoxville, Kenneth (Janet) Ford of Grand Rapids, Mi, Ralph (Vanessa) Ford of Middlesboro, Ky; honorary sons: Ricky (Heather) Gregory of Middlesboro, Ky., Phillip (Matilda) Hatfield of Morristown; daughters: Minister Mary (Ronald) Davis, Elders Mildred (David) Williams, Rev. Virginia (Randall) Huguley, Barbara (Rev. Dexter) Jordan, Sharon (Rev. Paul) Jordan of Knoxville; Minister Patricia (Elder Bruce) Williams of Nashville, brothers: Hubbard Ford of St. Petersburg, Va., Rev. Pete Ford, Eli (Ruby) Ford of Tazewell, Bill (Marilyn) Ford of Youngstown, Oh.; sisters: Carrie Geters of Knoxville, Bertha (Pete) Cloud of Morristown; brothers-in-law: Henderson (Betty Jean) Buis of Tazewell, Charles (Charlotte) Buis of Middlesboro, Ky.; sister-in-law: Mary Buis of Knoxville; 21 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; devoted friends: John Broadwater, Judy Luzander, Jonathon Townsend, Ms. Willie Hill, Linda Williams, Cynthia and Harry Singleton, and the family of Morningside Gardens in Knoxville, Ted Collingsworth, Cassie Marin, Randall Gregory, Collins Family, and Ethel Cloud of Tazewell; and many other devoted nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were Thursday, October 5 at 7 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Anthony Frances and Bishop Tony Holte officiating. Songs by the Church of the True Living God of Holiness. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery with military honors. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. DUSTIN WADE KECK Dustin Wade Keck, age 20, was born April 9, 1986 and departed this life to be with Jesus Thursday, October 5, 2006 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. He was saved at an early age and was a member of Clouds Memorial Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Rome and Hassie Evans. He leaves his memories to be cherished by his family and friends. Parents: Wade and Janice Keck; very special girlfriend: Danielle Davis; grandparents: Edger C. and Garrie Keck; brother Danny Lynn Baker and his girlfriend Tracy Chumley of Tazewell; sisters: Patricia Elaine and husband Kendal Dewayne Summitt of Lenoir City, Melissa Darlene Ayers of New Tazewell; nieces: Kendra Elaine Summitt of Lenoir City, Samantha Leshea Ayers and Madison Mikayla Ayers of New Tazewell; nephew: Landon Paul Summitt of Lenoir City; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, October 7 at 11 a.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Beeler and Rev. Larry Carman officiating. Music provided by Barbara Hatfield and Family. Burial in the Keck Cemetery. Pallbearers: Edward Carman, Adam Nunn, Dennis Dobbs, Jason Posey, Chris Atkins, David Barnard. Honorary pallbearers: The class of 2004 and faculty of Claiborne High School, Mike Sharp and employees of the Claiborne Co. Highway Dept. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. SOPHIA CHUMLEY PHARRIS Sophia Chumley Pharris, of Windland Towers in Nashville, formerly of Harrogate, passed away October 2, 2006. She was a charter member of First Baptist Church of Harrogate, past worthy Matron of the Eastern Star and Mother Advisor of the Rainbow Girls. She was preceded in death by her husband: Edward Freeman Pharris. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Patterson Chumley. Survivors include daughter: Onna Keys; granddaughters: Stacy Lee Keys, Lisa Renee Keys; nieces: Lillian B. Harrell of Nashville, Lou Jean Arrants of Kennesaw, Ga. Funeral services were Thursday, October 5 at 11 a.m. at Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel with Rev. J.L. Shawn officiating. Burial in the Chumley Family Cemetery. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge, 869-3651 or website: www.reecefh.com GENEVA WYLIE Geneva Wylie, age 94, of Claiborne County, was born September 4, 1912 and passed away October 1, 2006. She was a member of Gap Creek Baptist Church and Claiborne County Retired Teachers Association. She was Librarian at Powell Valley High School for many years. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Minerva Baker Wylie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers: Ralph, Roger, Park and Earl Wylie. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 3 at 8 p.m. at Reece Funeral Home with Rev. Clay Herrell officiating. Music by Katie Chumley and Jane Cox. Burial in the Kibert Cemetery. Pallbearers: Carson Tuttle, Bob Tuttle, Danny Longworth, Charles Wilmoth, Gawain Pearman, Jim Weaver. Honorary pallbearer: Bob Carman. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge, 869-3651 or website: www.reecefh.com NORA E. YOAKUM Nora E. "Tina" Yoakum, age 60, of Cumberland Gap, was born July 31, 1946 in Middlesboro, Ky. and passed away October 2, 2006 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father: Herbert Powers; two infant brothers; one grandson: Michael Yoakum. Survivors include husband: J.C. Yoakum Sr. of Cumberland Gap; mother: Mamie Helton Powers; son: J.C. 'Pete' Yoakum Jr. and wife Vickie of North Carolina; daughters: Patty Alonzo of Ft. Wayne, In., Joyce Yoakum of Cumberland Gap; brothers: Roy and Hubert Powers of Middleboro, Ky.; sisters: Rose Martin of Pace, Fl., Mary Thacker of Cumberland Gap; 12 grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, October 4 at 2 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Randy Duncan officiating. Music by Dora Duncan. Burial in the Yoakum Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ron Rutherford, Calvin Weaver, Calvin Weaver Jr., Roy Thacker, Billy Thacker, and Doug Thacker. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge, 869-3651 or website: www.reecefh.com 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/

WILL BROOKS DEWEY C. COLLINS TERRY WAYNE FARMER RALPH HOPPER FOYE ELLISON LEONARD HERMAN MABE HOBART DALE MASON JEWELL MCDANIEL WILL BROOKS Will Brooks, age 77, of Tazewell, was born April 11, 1929.passed away Monday, September 25, 2006 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ardance and Etta Brooks; three sisters: Lucy Fugate, Roxie Young and Daisy Robinson; four brothers: his twin Willard, Clayton, Johnson and Lester Brooks. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife: Lillie Brooks of Tazewell; daughters and son-in-law: Phyllis Clark of Asheville, Nc, Roxanna (Phillip) Surritt of Frankfort, Ky; two grandchildren: Crissy and Dee Dee Clark of Asheville, Nc; and several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends; along with very special friend: Alice Ramsey. Funeral services were Thursday, September 28 at 3 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Speaker: Dorothy Snodgrass. Music by Imojean Wilson, Fugate Family, and Dee Dee Clark. Burial in the Fugate Cemetery with Military Honors. Obituary: Read silently. Pallbearers: Davld Fugate, Jeff Snodgrass, Glenn Mullins, Steve Goins, Michael McAfee, Albert Parkey Coffey Funeral Home in charge. DEWEY C. COLLINS Dewey C. Collins, age 90, of New Tazewell, was born April 15, 1916 and passed away September 29, 2006 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was saved at Leatherwood Baptist Church at the age of 15. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jacob Robert and Vanalee Collins; five sisters; three brothers; daughter-in-law: Judy Collins. Survivors include loving wife of 67 years: Myrtle Robinson Collins; son and daughter-in-law: Deloy and Priscillia Collins; grandchildren: Darin Collins of Maynardville, Tiffany and Tim Sharp of New Tazewell, Perry and Allison Collins of New Tazewell, Rev. Scottie and Nancy Collins of Maynardville; great grandchildren: Ryan Sharp, Corey Collins, Caroline Collins, Trenton Bagley of New Tazewell, Joshua Collins of Maynardville; and several nieces, nephews, and special friends. Funeral services were Monday, October 2 at 11 a.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Greg Sharp, Rev. Bruce Robinson, and Rev. Scottie Collins officiating. Songs by Living Water Quartet. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Grandchildren and Nephews. Honorary Pallbearers: Nephews. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. TERRY WAYNE FARMER Terry Wayne Farmer, age 36, of New Tazewell, was born June 1, 1970 and passed away September 26, 2006 at Baptist Hospital in Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his father: Paul William Farmer; mother: Faye Shelton Nantz. He is survived by his wife: Chasity Farmer; seven sons: Paul Wesley, Floyd Franklin, and Terry Wayne II Farmer, Jesse, Ronnie, Michael, and Robbie Smith; three daughters: Brianna Paige Brooks, Audrey Faye, and Melissa Marcella Jane Farmer; sister: Linda Jane Combs Gulley; brother: Lewis William Farmer (Bud); nephews: Brandon Combs and Travis Farmer; a host of other relatives and friends; a special thank you to Hershel and David Bowen. Funeral services were Thursday, September 28 at 2 p.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dennis Jolly officiating. Music was provided by Debbie Butner. Burial in the Morning Star Cemetery. Pallbearers: David Seals, Robert Farmer, Phillip Mullins, Ronnie Smith, Jesse Smith, Michael Smith, John Gulley, Jay Daniels. Honorary Pallbearers: Henry Ford Rouse and Terry Lock. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. RALPH HOPPER Ralph "Chicken" Hopper, age 67, of Shawanee, was born May 10, 1939 and passed away September 27, 2006. He was a former Claiborne County school bus driver, police deputy and local farmer. He had worked at Tunnel II package store for many years. He was preceded in death by his son: Jerry Hopper; parents: Laudie and Thelma Gent Hopper; sisters: Cozette Evans and Ruby Smith; brothers: Dorsie "Pete" Hopper and Ott Hopper. Survivors include his wife of 25 years: Margaret Schooler of Shawanee; son: Darrel (Bonnie) Hopper of Speedwell; daughter: Tammy (L.E.) Wilder of Harrogate; mother of his children: Sue (Hopper) Britt; stepchildren: Rick (Karen) Schooler of Gibson Station, Va, Regina Hoskins of New Tazewell, Wanda Mayes of Speedwell, Randy (Sheila) Schooler of Shawanee; grandchildren: Blake and Beth Hopper, Misty (Johnny) Hensley, Brent, Jason, and Chastidy Wilder; step grandchildren: Eric (Tarah) Rowland, Erica (Brandon) Campbell, Dustin (Megan) Hoskins, Jessica and Cyndi Mayes, Chris, Thomas and Taylor Schooler, and Chad; step great grandchildren: Halle Rowland, Camden, Emma, Gabriel, Peyton and Riley Wilder; sister: Tina (Virgil) Morgan of Speedwell; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held with Rev. David Bolton, Rev. Trevor Bean, and Rev. Kojak Graves officiating. Songs by David Painter and Vick Graves. Burial in the Carr Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ott Hopper Jr., Shane Evans, Jeff Morgan, Tom Hopper, Steve Smith, Donnie Hopper. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. FOYE ELLISON LEONARD Foye Ellison Leonard, of Corbin, Ky, formerly of Gibson Station, Va, passed away September 28, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband: Lloyd Leonard; parents: Pete and Annie Ellison; brother: Bruce Ellison; sister: Ruth Brooks; son-in-law: George Brittain; granddaughter: Pamela Brittain. Survivors include daughter: Lois Brittain of Corbin, Ky; grandson: Charles Brittain of Frankfort, Ky; great grandchildren: Michelle Wyatt, Richard Wyatt both of London, Ky, Lloyd Brittain and Amy of Winchester, Ky; great great grandchildren: Scarlett, Kenna, and Jacob Wyatt all of London, Ky. Graveside services were Saturday, September 30 at the Shoffner Cemetery with Rev. Randy Duncan officiating. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge. 869-3651 or website: www.reecefh.com HERMAN MABE Herman Mabe, age 72, of Tazewell. He was preceded in death by wife: Ethel Cody Mabe; parents: Clarence and Tinnie Seals Mabe; daughter: Carolyn; son: Edd; sister: Anette Shelly. Survivors include wife: Louise Mabe of Tazewell; son: Freddie Mabe of Tazewell; daughters and sons-in-law: Barbara and Jerry Jones of Thorn Hill, Sue and Kenny Brooks of Tazewell, Peggy and Jim Rosenbalm of New Tazewell; grandchildren: Jennifer and David Savage, Jody and Michael Southerland, Justin and Jacob Rosenbalm, Amy and Tim Munsey, and Kendra Brooks; great grandchildren: Austin Southerland and Allison Savage; step grandchildren: Terry and Mandy Bush, Gary Buchanan; brothers: Lewis, Parlin, Earl, Lawrence, Lester Mabe all of Tazewell; sisters: Onalee Hayes, Sally Wilder, Kay Shoffner; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Monday, October 2 at 2 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Epperson and Rev. Willard Wilder officiating. Songs by Jerry, Carolyn and Mark Epperson. Burial in the Margraves Cemetery. Pallbearers: Kes Mabe, Dan Campbell, Bill Evans, Mike Mabe, June Mabe, David Cody, and Johnny Cody. Honorary Pallbearers: Joe Venable, Joe Davis and Terry Bush. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. HOBART DALE MASON Hobart Dale Mason, age 52, of Cumberland Gap, was born September 8, 1954 and passed away September 30, 2006. He was a member at Calvary Baptist Church, and a life long resident of Claiborne County. He is survived by his mother: Opal Mason; father: Jack Mason; daughter: Jennifer; brothers: Boyd Mason and wife Linda, Danny Mason, Hollis Mason and wife Teri; sister: Janis Wright; girlfriend: Terrie Keeler; two grandchildren; and a host of other friends. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 3 at Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services following at 8 p.m. with Rev. Bobby Partin officiating. Music provided by the Partin Family. The family will meet Wednesday, October 4 at 10 a.m. in the Turner Cemetery for burial. Pallbearers: Boyd Mason, Scott Mason, Herman Brock, Lester Brock, Bobby Ayers, and Ray Paul. The Family has requested donations to Claiborne Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. JEWELL MCDANIEL Jewell McDaniel, age 69, of Corryton, was born April 22, 1937 and passed away September 24, 2006 at Baptist Hospital West. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Kenneth "Smokey" McDaniel; parents: Jepp and Martha Seals Shockley; one brother: Clayton Shockley. She is survived by her daughter: Jennifer Kendra McDaniel; grandson: Gage Kenneth McDaniel both of Corryton; sister and brother-in-law: Shirley and Carl Prether of West Carrollton, Oh; brothers and sisters-in-law: Chester and Bernice Shockley of Franklin, Oh; brother: Wiley Shockley; brother and sister-in-law: Ellis and Carol Shockley; sister-in-law: Della Mae Shockley all of Carlisle, Oh; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Thursday, September 28 at 11 a.m. at the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Reed and Rev. E.J. Brogan officiating. Songs by The Reed Family and Stanley Leonard. Burial in the Cook Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ken Russell, Ellis Shockley, Jr., Keith Shockley, Randy England, Robert Caylor, Alan Shockley. 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/

>From The Knoxville News Sentoinel 4 Sep 2006 BILLINGSLEY, MR. JACK - age 77 of Tazewell, TN FORD, REV. JOHN EARL, SR. - age 82 BILLINGSLEY, MR. JACK - age 77 of Tazewell, TN was born on July 12, 1929 and passed away on October 3, 2006. Jack owned and operated Jack's Gulf Service Station of New Tazewell for 25 years. He was in the Army- Air Corps. He was saved while in the Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his: wife of 54 years: Imogene Treece Billingsley; parents: Andrew and Edna Billingsley; brothers: Sam Billingsley and Dick Large; sister: Collene Honas; son-in-Law: Willard Price. He is survived by his: daughter: Marsha Price of Tazewell; grandsons: Brian and wife Meredith Price of Tazewell, Brandon Price of Tazewell; brother: Tom Large of Las Vegas, Nevada; sister-in-law: Opal Cardwell Cline of Tazewell; brothers in law: Earl Treece of Murfreesboro, TN, Andrew Honas of Monroe, MI; several nieces and nephews and a host of many friends and relatives. The family will receive friends from 5 -7 PM Thursday, October 5, 2006 at the Claiborne Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 7:00 PM with the Rev. Frank Short officiating. Music will be provided by Brenda Reed. Family and friends will meet at 10:00 AM Friday at the Fairview Cemetery for burial. Pallbearers: Billy Smith, Larry Burke, Brandon Price, Brian Price, Michael Greene, Allen Pressnell. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. FORD, REV. JOHN EARL, SR. - age 82 departed this life on September 30, 2006, at UT Hospital after a long illness. He was a member of Neal's Chapel Church and a veteran of WW II. He was retired from Claiborne County Hospital after 25 years of dedicated service. He is preceded in death by: his wife, Gracie Ford; son, Charles Henry Ford; parents, James and Katie Ford; brothers; Kenneth and Ben Henry Ford; sisters; Minnie Robinson, Hazel, Ann, Nona, and Nina Ford and Josie Deadrick; He leaves to mourn his passing: sons; John Earl (Sona) Ford, Jr., Knoxville, Kenneth (Janet) Ford, Grand Rapids, Mich., Ralph (Vanessa) Ford, Middlesboro, KY; honorary sons, Ricky (Heather) Gregory, Middlesboro, Ky, Phillip (Matilda) Hatfield, Morristown, TN, daughters, Minister Mary (Ronald) Davis, Elders Mildred (David) Williams, Rev. Virginia (Randall) Huguley, Barbara (Rev. Dexter) Jordan, Sharon (Rev. Paul) Jordan, Knoxville, TN, Minister Patricia (Elder Bruce) Williams, Nashville, TN; brothers, Hubbard Ford, St. Petersburg, Va., Rev. Pete Ford, Eli (Ruby) Ford, Tazewell, TN, Bill (Marilyn) Ford, Youngstown, Ohio; sisters, Carrie Geters, Knoxville, TN, Bertha (Pete) Cloud, Morristown TN; brothers-in-law, Henderson (Betty Jean) Buis, Tazewell, TN, Charles (Charlotte) Buis, Middlesboro, KY.; sister-in-law, Mary Buis, Knoxville, TN; 21 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; devoted friends, John Broadwater, Judy Luzander, Jonathon Townshend, Ms. Willie Hill, Linda Williams, Cynthia and Harry Singleton, and the family of Morningside Gardens, Knoxville, TN, Ted Collingsworth, Cassie Marin, Randall Gregory, Collins family, and Ethel Cloud, Tazewell, TN; and many other devoted nieces, nephews, and friends. Family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, at Coffey Funeral Home in New Tazewell, TN. with funeral service to follow at 7:00 pm. Rev. Anthony Frances and Bishop Tony Holte will officiate. Singers will be the Church of the True Living God of Holiness. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery at 11:00 am Friday, Oct. 6, 2006 with military honors. Coffey Funeral Home in Charge. The family graciously acknowledges the nursing staff and the doctors at UT Hospital, Coffey's Funeral Home and all those who have shown various expressions of concern and kindness during our time of loss =========================================== 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

>From The Knoxville News Sentinel 1 Oct 2006 COLLINS, DEWEY C. - age 90 of New Tazewell was born April 15, 1916, passed away September 29, 2006 at the Claiborne County Hospital. He was saved at Leatherwood Baptist Church at the age of 15. Preceded in death by father & mother, Jacob Robert & Vanalee Collins, 5 sisters, 3 brothers, daughter in law, Judy Collins. Survivors: loving & devoted wife of 67 years, Myrtle Robinson Collins; son & daughter in law, Deloy & Priscilla Collins; grandchildren, Darin Collins of Maynardville, Tiffany & Tim Sharp of New Tazewell, Perry & Allison Collins of New Tazewell, Rev. Scottie & Nancy Collins Maynardville; great grandchildren, Ryan Sharp, Corey Collins, Caroline Collins, Trenton Bagley of New Tazewell, Joshua Collins of Maynardville & several nieces, nephews and special friends. The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Sunday night at the Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday at the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Minister: Rev. Greg Sharp, Rev. Bruce Robinson, Rev. Scottie Collins, singers, Living Water Quartet. Pallbearers, grandchildren & nephews. Honorary pallbearers, nephews. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. SUPPORT OUR TROOPS - FLY THE FLAG

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FARMER, MR. TERRY WAYNE - age 36 of New Tazewell was born on June 1, 1970 and passed away on September 26, 2006 at the Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, TN. He was preceded in death by: father, Paul William Farmer; mother, Faye Shelton Nantz. He is survived by: wife, Chasity Farmer; 7 sons, Paul Wesley, Floyd Franklin and Terry Wayne Farmer; Ronnie, Michael and Robbie Smith; 3 daughters, Brianna Paige Brooks, Audrey Faye and Melissa Marcella Jane Farmer; sister, Linda Jane Combs Gulley; brother, Lewis William Farmer (Bud); nephews, Brandon Combs and Travis Farmer; a host of other relatives and friends. A special thank you to Hershel and David Bowens. The family will receive friends 6-9 pm Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at the Claiborne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Thursday, September 28, 2006 in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Jolly officiating. Music will be provided by Debbie Butner. Burial will be in the Morning Star Cemetery. Pallbearers: David Seals, Robert Farmer, Phillip Mullins, Ronnie Smith, Jesse Smith, Michael Smith, John Gulley, Jay Daniels. Honorary pallbearers: Henry Ford Rouse, Terry Lock. 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/

McDANIEL, MRS. JEWELL - age 69 of Corryton, TN, was born April 22, 1937 and passed away September 24, 2006 at Baptist Hospital West. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by: husband, Kenneth "Smokey" McDaniel; parents, Jepp and Martha Seals Shockley; brother, Clayton Shockley. She is survived by: daughter, Jennifer Kendra McDaniel; grandson, Gage Kenneth McDaniel, both of Corryton, TN; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Carl Prether of West Carrollton, Ohio; brother and sister-in-law, Chester and Bernice Shockley of Franklin, Ohio; brother, Wiley Shockley; brother and sister-in-law, Ellis and Carol Shockley; sister-in-law, Della Mae Shockley, all of Carlisle, Ohio; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at the Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell, TN. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 28, 2006 at the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Fred Reed officiating. Singers: The Reed Family and Stanley Leonard. Burial in the Cook Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ken Russell, Ellis Shockley, Jr., Keith Shockley, Randy England, Robert Caylor, Paul Shockley. 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/