Peggy J. Seals June 2, 2006 Peggy J. Seals, 75 years of Monroe, MI. passed away Friday, June 2, 2006 at 5:45 PM in Mercy Memorial Hospital where she had been for 2 weeks. Peggy had been in poor health for 6 months. Peggy was born January 25, 1931 in Tazewell, TN. the daughter of the late William Tyler and Bessie (Reece) Barnard. On February 17, 1951 Peggy married John E. Seals, the ceremony was performed by and in the home of the Rev. E.E. Patterson. Sadly John preceded her in death on September 5, 1992. Peggy was employed as a cook for the Lutheran Home in Monroe for over ten years until her retirement in 1992. Peggy's other employment included working as a seamstress for La-Z-Boy Furniture and as an assistant at Reisig Cleaners. Peggy was a member of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church where she attended Sunday School and was a member of the Ladies Mission Group #12. She enjoyed her family, cooking and gardening. Peggy is survived by 2 loving children; Johnnie M. (Robyn) Seals and Janie K. (Tom) Woelmer both of Monroe, MI. A sister Bobbie Cleo Reed of Tazewell, TN and 4 cherished grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband Peggy was preceded in death by a brother James A. Barnard and 2 sisters Launia Barnard and Sallie L. Davidson. Visitation for Peggy will be held Monday from 4-8 PM and Tuesday from 1-8 PM in the Bacarella Funeral Home. Peggy will lie instate Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at Monroe Missionary Baptist Church from 10:00 until funeral services celebrating her life at 11:00 AM. The pastor of the church, Rev. Roy Southerland will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle, MI. Memorial contributions maybe made to Monroe Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund.

Opal M. Collins June 21, 2006 Opal M. Collins, 77, of Monroe, died at 12 Noon, Wednesday, June 21, 2006 in her home. She had been in poor health for 6 years and seriously ill since May 1. Born May 1, 1929 in New Tazewell, TN to Elmer and Ethel (Russell) Duncan, she married Charles W. Collins, February 8, 1947 in Middlesboro, KY. They came to Monroe in 1949 from Tazewell. She was a homemaker and a former member of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves to mourn her husband, Charles, a son Wayne of Colorado Springs, CO, 2 daughters, Rita Abel and Charlene (Kevin) VonOtten of Monroe, 2 brothers, Don (Rosalee) Duncan of Knoxville, TN and Ray (Doris) Duncan of New Tazewell, TN, a sister, Mable (Don) Thornton of Monroe, 8 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Sadly, her daughter, Carolyn Sue Collins preceded her in death in 1953. Friends may call 1-8 PM Friday at the Bacarella Funeral Home; she will then be taken to Coffey Mortuary, Tazewell, TN, where visitation will be 1-8 PM Sunday. Graveside services and internment will be held at 10 AM Monday at Watson Cemetery, Claiborne County, TN. Memorial gifts in her name may be given to the Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe

Janice Aldridge July 7, 2006 Janice Aldridge, 67, of Monroe, died, at 7:50 PM, Friday, July 7, 2006 in the Mercy Memorial Hospital. She had been in poor health for a year and seriously ill since entering the hospital 2 weeks ago. She was born April 22, 1939 in Goin, TN to Weir E. and Josie Lee (Henry) O'Dell. She came to Monroe with her family in 1942 from Bay City, MI. On September 1, 1962 she married Billy M. Aldridge in Monroe. Sadly, he preceded her in death August 3, 2004. A homemaker, at one time she worked at Jefferson High School as a cook, and cleaned homes in Monroe. She was member of Monroe Full Gospel Church, and enjoyed gardening, crafts, ceramics, baking, and sewing. She leaves to mourn 4 sons, Michael Wayne Aldridge of Glennie, MI, Billy Maxwell (Linda) Aldridge of Gibralter, Lonny Edmond Aldridge and Ricky Allen Aldridge both of Monroe, 3 brothers, Edmund (Lydia) O'Dell of the Upper Peninsula, Bob (Kay) O'Dell of Monroe, and Larry O'Dell of Bedford, MI, a sister, Judy (Larry) Shinevarre of Monroe, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Her parents also preceded her in death. Friends may call1-8 PM Monday at the Bacarella Funeral Home where funeral services will be held at 1 PM Tuesday. The Revs. Gary Pickrell and Harold Raines of Monroe Full Gospel will officiate and burial will take place next to her husband at Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle. Memorial gifts in her name may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.

Barb Hales didn't get a chance to send this obit so I am sending it for her. Leona Lynch Sept. 28, 1911-Sept. 7, 2006 story updated September 08. 2006 11:13AM NEW TAZEWELL, Tenn. - Leona Lynch, 94, of New Tazewell, formerly of Monroe, died Thursday in her home. Services will be at 7 p.m. today at Claiborne Funeral Home of New Tazewell. The Revs. Ronnie Pressnell and Kenny Trent will officiate. Graveside services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lilly Grove Cemetery of New Tazewell. Born Sept. 28, 1911, she was the daughter of John and Minnie Lynch. She was a 42-year member of Midway Baptist Church of New Tazewell. Surviving are nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Charles, Rose, Thea and Tivis, and three sisters, Roxie Drummonds, Martha Neely and Mae England. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Midway Baptist Church's building fund.

Barbara Marie Hales September 9, 2006 Barbara Marie Hales, age 64 of Monroe, MI. passed away Saturday, September 9, 2006 in her home. Barbara was born May 15, 1942 in Goin, TN. the daughter of the late Ervin T. and Geneva (Goin) Lynch. Along with her family she moved to Monroe in October of 1955. A homemaker Barbara was a member of True Gospel Missionary Baptist Church. Barbara enjoyed drawing and chatting with friends on her computer via the Internet. Barbara is survived by 5 beloved children; Randy L. (Cindy) Hales of Belleville, IL, James D. (Sheri) Hales of Dearborn Heights, MI., Tanya D. Lynch, Keina R. Hales, and Jacki A. Hales all of Monroe, MI. 3 loving brothers; Wally (Shan) Lynch of LaSalle, MI, Ron (Ruth) Lynch and Larry R. (Jo Anne) Lynch both of Monroe, MI. and 14 cherished grandchildren. Barbara's family will receive friends from 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 in the Bacarella Funeral Home where funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 5:00 PM. The Rev. Earnest Fultz of Petersburg Missionary Baptist Church and the Rev. Danny Hawkins will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Note from Bette.......... Barb's picture is on line at http://www.bacarellafuneralhome.com.

Maggie Mae (Peggy) Gable April 25, 1917 - Sept. 8, 2006 story updated September 09. 2006 11:04PM   Services have been set for Maggie Mae (Peggy) Gable, 89, of Monroe, who died at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Medilodge of Monroe, where she had been since March, 2005. She had been in poor health for five years. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the Bacarella Funeral Home, where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Margaret Passenger of East Raisinville United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle. Born April 25, 1917, in Fork Ridge, Tenn., she was the daughter of John and Minerva (Herrell) Woodward. She moved to Monroe from Tazewell, Tenn., in the late 1940s. She married Otis Buttery. She then married Melvin C. Gable in 1960 in Monroe. He died Aug. 9, 1977. She attended Wallin's Creek School in Kentucky and took adult education classes in Monroe. She worked as a cosmetologist for Cunningham Drugs for 16 years and was a clerk for Thornton's Drug Store for 13 years, both in Monroe. She retired in 1980. At one time, she attended Stewart Road Christian Ministries Center and Redeemer Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, bowling, quilting, gardening and reading. Surviving are a son, Robert E. (Mary Lou) Buttery of Pentwater; three daughters, Alice E. Farmer and Barbara G. Osgood, both of Monroe, and Betty J. (James) Rykard of Fort Wayne, Ind.; a stepson, Mark Gable of Troy, Mo.; a stepdaughter, Debbie Quinn of Monroe; two brothers, Thomas of Cocoa, Fla., and Wade B. of Tazewell, Tenn.; two sisters, Hazel Carter of Tazewell, Tenn., and Reva Smith of Cocoa, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Edward, and two sisters, Virginia Coldiron and Bessie Rice. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or the Monroe Cancer Connection. Condolences may be made online at www.bacarellafuneralhome.com.

DORA C. COLLINS WALTER GIBBONS JACK ROOSEVELT HARRELL ELVIN (WILLIS) JESSIE EUNICE BLANCHE JOHNS ELMER FRANKLIN NIDAY CHARLES CHRISTOPHER SNAVELY RANDALL SCOTT TINNEL DORA C. COLLINS Dora C. Collins, age 73, of New Tazewell, was born October 29, 1932 and passed away August 27, 2006 at her home. She was of the Holiness Faith. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years: Rev. Elmer Collins; infant daughter: Brenda Collins; parents: Monroe and Sally Collins; brothers: Bob and Paul Collins; sisters: Nadie Collins, Ruby Collins, Louise Anderson, Norice Bolwin all of Sneedville; special nephew: Terry Collins. Survivors include her loving children: Evelyn Rouse, Carolyn Collins, Geraldine C. Ray, Linda Collins, Wanda Collins, R.C. Collins, Lisa Collins, Peggy Walker and Barbara Collins all of New Tazewell; grandchildren: Gary Amos, Jennifer Amos, Joshua Ray, Christopher Ray, Jerry Walker, Travis Walker; great grandson: Zachary Caden Amos; brothers: Ralph Collins, Homer Collins both of Sneedville; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, August 30 at 2 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Willard Wilder officiating. Obituary and prayer by Dave Wilder. Songs by Dean Haney and family. Burial in the Ferguson Cemetery in Sneedville. Pallbearers: John Trent, George Hurst, Gary Amos, Dustin Collins, Darrell Turner, Jeff Cardwell, and Mike Patton. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. WALTER GIBBONS Walter Gibbons, age 100, a long time resident of Lee Co., Va, passed away August 29, 2006. He was born in Bell Co., Ky, the son of the late William and Nancy Hensley Gibbons. He was a member of The Bethany Christian Church in Ewing, Va. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years: Martha Wright Gibbons; five brothers: Elige, Frank, Bert, Bishop and Jesse; three sisters: Rhoda, Josie, and Aekie. He is survived by five children: Cleo G. Good (& Ralph) of Urbanna, Va, W. Lester Gibbons (& Norma) of Georgetown, Oh, Terry W. Gibbons (& Ginger) of Gillette Wy, John W. Littrell of Vinton, Va, Eula L. Bailey Belenigham, Wa; one brother: Nathan Gibbons of Middlesboro, Ky; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, September 2 at 11 a.m. at Reece Funeral Home in Harrogate. Burial at the Susong Cemetery in Ewing Va. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651 website www.reecefh.com JACK ROOSEVELT HARRELL Jack Roosevelt Harrell, 73 of Kodak, died Tuesday, August 8, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert E. and Reba Hamilton Harrell, wife of 15 years, Katherine Ingle Fox Harrell, sister, Rhonda Jean Hixon, and former wife, Thomasene Gray and their infant daughter. Survived by wife: Ann Shelby Linkous Harrell; daughter and son-in-law: Jodee Rae Harrell Ramsey and Mike; son: Phillip Jackson Harrell; step children and spouses: Teresa Fox Arwood (Jack), Janet Harrell Fox, James (Jim) Fox Harrell (Amy), Margaret (Peggy) Linkous Massengill (Randall), Clay Linkous (Katie); 10 step grandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren; 2 brothers; 7 sisters; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. During the Korean War, Jack served with the U.S. Army, Special Security Services in Germany. He retired as a machinist from Martin Marietta Y-12 and has enjoyed farming, cattle and hay, timber and saw milling all of his adult life. Jack was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Pigeon Forge. Honorary donations may be made in his name to Blaine Volunteer Fire Department's Water Rescue, PO Box 351, Blaine, TN 37709 or Grainger County Rescue Squad, PO Box 1, Rutledge, TN 37861 or the Knoxville Volunteer Emergency Rescue Squad, Inc., 512 N. Chilhowee Dr., Knoxville, TN 37924, for their tireless efforts in the search and recovery. The family received friends Monday, August 14 at Bridges Funeral Home in Knoxville, followed by the funeral service, with interment Tuesday, August 15 in East View Cemetery, Knoxville, TN. (pd.) ELVIN (WILLIS) JESSIE Elvin (Willis) Jessie, age 60, was born March 20, 1946 and went to be with the Lord August 28, 2006. He professed faith in God at the early age of 10. He was a member of Straight Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents: Elvin and Rosa Jessie; brothers: Norman, Lynn, and Joe Jessie; sister: Naoma Jean; grandparents: Anderson and Nellie Campbell, Charles and Rowena Jessie; brother-in-law: Phillip Harness; sister-in-law: Betty Ruth Jessie. Survivors include his wife: Alene of New Tazewell; daughters: Andrea of Murfreesboro, Rebecca and husband Joe Asher; son: Joseph and wife Kelly of Gallatin; brothers: Keith and wife Judy of New Tazewell, Bill and wife Anita of Lexington, Ky; sisters: Ann Harness of Maynardville and Carol and husband Cliff of Knoxville; grandchildren: Caelyn Asher, Calie and Trey Goins; sisters-in-law: Sis Jessie of Tazewell, Madeline Alston of New Tazewell; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Howard and Faye Bull; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, August 29 at 8 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Randall Pressnell and Rev. George Walker officiating. Songs by the Liberty Quartet and David Painter. Burial in the Birch Cemetery. Pallbearers: Gary Jessie, Johnny Jessie, Wayne Jessie, Jeff Jessie, Scott Harness, Greg Keck and Brian Jessie. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. EUNICE BLANCHE JOHNS Eunice Blanche Johns, age 78, of Thorn Hill, was born September 26, 1927 and passed away August 29, 2006 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. She was a member of Rock Bridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Johns; parents: Lewis and Martha Winstead; children: Evelyn Antrican and Patsy Johns; grandsons: Michael Antrican and infant Johns; brothers: Earl and Herbert Winstead; sister: Ina Greene. She is survived by sister: Dorothy Wolfe of Bean Station; children: Gene Johns, Lee Johns, Ralph Johns, Ronnie Johns, Dennis Johns all of Thorn Hill, Dorothy Newman of Russellville, Carolyn Stanley of Bean Station; grandchildren: Patricia Breeding, Albert Newman, Tommy Peters, Travis Peters, Daniel Peters, Christopher Stanley, Felicia Johns Taylor, Brittany Johns, Gabrielle Johns; great grandchildren: Christopher Newman, Michael Breeding, Brian Breeding, Anna Newman, Alicia Newman, Jacob Peters, Samary Peters, Lindsay Peters, Nathan Peters, Annestie Taylor; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Friday, September 1 at 1 p.m. at Rock Bridge Baptist Church with Rev. "Shorty" Griffin officiating. Songs by the Wolfe Family. Burial in the Johns Family Cemetery. Pallbearers: Special Grandson, Albert Newman, Dwight Wolfe, David Gordan, David Jones, John Jones, Roy Hurley Jr. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ELMER FRANKLIN NIDAY Elmer Franklin Niday, of Morristown, was born April 25, 1916 in Coeburn, Va and went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2006. He was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church in Va. He was a WWII Veteran, who served his country honorably from 1941 to 1946. He was a Platoon Sergeant of the 559th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion. He was preceded in death by his father: Floyd Niday; mother: Rosie Ayers; brothers: Hubert, Joe, and Charles; sisters: Sally Chadwell and Anna Kate Lowery. Survivors include his wife of 60 years: Ruby Niday; daughters and sons-in-law: Gwendlyn and Ted Kalagian, Susan and Joel Sr. Clemons; brother Johnny Niday of New Tazewell; sisters: Beaulah Luttrell of Kettering, Oh and Georgia Sulfridge of Belleview, Fl; grandchildren: Teddi and George Fanning, Joel and Katherine Clemons, Matthew and Shauna Clemons, Brad and Kristi Kalagian, Brian and Christine Bilek, and Brandon and Elisabeth Murray; great grandchildren: Joel Clemons III, Alyssa Clemons, Madison Clemons, Brooke Kilday, Hailey Kalagian and Hannah Clemons; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services were Thursday, August 31 at 1 p.m. at Stubblefield Funeral Home. Interment in Hamblen Memory Gardens. Stubblefield Funeral Home in charge. CHARLES CHRISTOPHER SNAVELY Charles Christopher 'Chris' Snavely, age 23, formerly of Harrogate, was born May 7, 1983 in Ashland, Ky and passed away August 29, 2006 in Knoxville. Chris was a senior at UT in the College of Business and a member of the Executive Undergraduate Program at UT, Phi Kappa Phi and Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Societies, The Golden Key International Honor Society and had recently accepted a position with the Brunswick Corporation in its Financial Leadership Development Program. Chris was a 2001 graduate of the J. Frank White Academy. Survivors include parents: Charles and Shari Snavely; sister: Kathryn I. Snavely; grandfather: John S. Thacker; grandmother: Arnita C. Snavely; and many other loved ones. Funeral services were Friday, September 1 at 11 a.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Ron Pressnell officiating. Music by Mark Robbins, Kenny Trent and Jessica Beeler. Burial in the Davidson Memorial Garden in Ivel, Ky. Pallbearers: Matthew Robertson, Aaron Robertson, Kyle Kirwin, Matt Jones, Michael Paul Jones, Josh Metcalf, Bobby Gilliam, and Ramin Ettehadieh. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to J. Frank White Academy Scholarship Fund, 6569 Cumberland Gap Pkwy, Harrogate, Tn 37752. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651, 626-4249, or guest book www.reecefh.com. RANDALL SCOTT TINNEL Randall "Randy" Scott Tinnel, age 41, of Middlesboro, Ky, was born January 5, 1965 and passed away August 26, 2006, in Middlesboro. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by mother: Bonnie Tinnel; brother: Ernie Tinnel; granddaughter: Madison Mische Treece. Survived by father: Ernest Tinnel of Speedwell; four daughters: Brittany and Greg Treece, Tiffany Tinnel and Donnie Smith all of Middlesboro,Ky, Bethany Tinnel, Tristan Tinnel both of Speedwell; mother of his daughters: Robin Tinnel Zachery; grandchildren: Ethan Treece, Makinley Treece, Donnie Scott Tinnel Smith; sisters and spouses: Judy and Roger Moyers of Summertown, Sharon and Ron Meyers of Tazewell, Rita Kay Tinnel of Speedwell; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Wednesday, August 30 at 11 a.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Branscomb and Rev. Dwayne 'Kojak' Graves officiating. Music by Vic Graves, Little Vic Graves and Mike Ramsey. Burial in the Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: Brandon Graves, Chad Tinnel, Jason Layne, Donnie Smith, Greg Treece and Mark Honaker. Honorary pallbearers: Brad Rogers, Adam Moyers, David Moyers, and Kelly Graves. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651, 626-4249 Guest register: 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/

Hello, I need some help untangling some Day families living in Claiborne Co. before 1850. The ones I am specifically interested in are as follows: [All come from the 1830 census for Claiborne] Ransom Day (jr.) age 40-50 John Day age 30-40 Ambrose Day (jr) age 20-30 Reuben Day age 60-70 Ransom Day (sr) age 70-80 Sarah Day age 30-40 Ambrose Day (sr) age 60-70 I believe that Ransom Day (jr) is my ancestor who married Mary Brooks. Both were born in Virginia between 1780-1783, were in Claiborne Co. in 1830 and 1840 and in Putnam Co., IN by 1850. There are four known children: William m Jane Wells; Cola m Malicoat; Elizabeth m Surber and then Malicoat, and Nancy, m Levi Lewis in IN. DNA testing proves that descendants of this Ransom (jr) are related to descendants of Samuel B. Day (married Winny Evans). Samuel is believed to be the son of Ambrose Day and Nancy Bocock of Albemarle Co., VA and Claiborne Co., TN. It also appears that Ambrose was in Putnam Co., IN in 1850. Please help me sort out these 7 Day families. I'm desperate for assistance. Thank you, Sharon Bryant 'nee Day

Rhody HOOKER to James BENNET 2-16-1818 Greene County, TN. Believe this family migrated to Linn County Missouri. Janet Foster

Hello, I went to Harlan County, Kentucky this week and I found this information in a book called Early East Tennessee Marriages by Sistler. Grooms Volume 1 B. HOOKER to S. BODKINS 12-3-1852 Claiborne County, Tennessee J. C. HOOKER to Susan HOPPER 8-30-1865 Claiborne County, Tennessee R. L. HOOKER to D. E. GAMBLE 4-8-1865 Roane County, Tennessee William HOOKER to Viney SMITH 8-9-1849 license taken out 8-10-1849 marriage date, Grainger County, TN William HOOKER to Hannah WRIGHT 4-9-1840 Knox County, Tennessee Brides Volume 2 Catherine HOOKER to Joseph MARVIN 1-24-1853 license taken out, married 2-26-1853, Grainger County, TN Clara HOOKER to Presley MCDANIEL 10-1-1853 Grainger County, TN. Eliza C. HOOKER to James D. NOE 10-13-1853 Grainger County, TN Elizabeth E. HOOKER to John KEPLINGER 10-13-1836 Washington County, TN. Lucinda HOOKER to John T. SPEARS 1-16-1860 Monroe County, TN. Rhody HOOKER to James BENNET 2-16-1818 Greene County, TN. Thanks, Charlotte

My Aunt Leona, I do not yet have her obit Leona Marie Lynch born Sept. 28, 1911 passed away August 7, 2006 in her home in New Tazewell, Tn. She was the daughter of John Franklin (Frank) and Minnie Menerva Mink Lynch.

Francis Hobbs b. abt 1826 in VA 1850 & 1860 he is Lee Co. VA. with wife Ann. 1870 & 1880 he is in Claiborne Co., TN. When did Francis and wife, Ann die. Anyone able to look that up? I didn't find them in the Claiborne Co. Cem. book. Thank you.

Reed Wilmoth, 79 TAZEWELL, Tenn. - Reed Wilmoth, 79, passed away Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. A former resident of Harrogate, Tenn., he was born Jan. 19, 1927, and was the former owner of Reed's Restaurant in Harrogate. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Church of Christ, and the Mount McKinley Association. He was also a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Laura Wilmoth. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Gerlene Wilmoth, Tazewell; daughter, Tonya Wilmoth, Melbourne, Fla.; grandchildren, Adam Wilmoth, George Wilmoth, Heather Wilmoth, and Mark Hall; sisters, Grace and Anna Mae; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Morgan Cornett Cemetery in Hyden, Ky, with the Rev. Craig Melton presiding. Pallbearers will be Bennie Burrows, Dudley Jennings, Jeromy Nettles, Mark Hall, Hobert Hays, and Trent Bussell. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Coffey Funeral Home, Tazewell, Tenn., 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/

Hello cousins, The Date for the Pleasant Point Cemetery Fall Festival has been set.....Saturday, Sept. 16th. Gospel music in the morning leading up to the auction. It all starts at about 10:00 a.m. I hope all of you that live in the area will join them and help them raise funds for the upkeep of the Cemetery. They'll also have Good Food for sale, and a Country Store setup. It will be on the grounds of the Pleaant Point Church and in the former Pleasant Point School. Regards, 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/ 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/

Is Mark at the Cl.Co.Fair this year? I never got a notice this year saying he was gonna be there. Tina Lephew Cooke Union Co.TN

I'm searching for information on the Caylor/Caler/Saylor family. I have a John Caylor, born about 1795 NC, wife Sarah Shaw, born about 1815, VA. They first appear in Claiborne County on the 1840 Census, last name spelled Caler. Their children's names were James, Thomas, Catherine, Lucy, Eliza, Huston, WIlliam, Emily and Michael. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Diane dinomc@aol.com

Does anyone on this list have access to the book Kinsmen All? I would love to see one and would be happy to travel to use. Marilyn Morris in TN

Hi Folks, The Pleasant Point Cemetery is having it's annual Fall Fundraiser in the coming weeks. If anyone has anything they would like to donate for the Country Store or for the Auction, there is still plenty of time to get it to them. Your donation is tax deductible too! I sent a 47 pound box to them for the Country Store and I'd like to challenge all you cousins out there that have kin buried at the Cemetery to step up and support them. All funds are used for the upkeep and maintenance of the Cemetery. If you'd like to send a donation I'll be happy to give you some addresses that you can send it to. I'll let you know the exact date of the Festival as soon as it's been confirmed. They had a date set but it may be postponed for various reasons. Either way I'll let you know. Warmest Regards, 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/ 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/

Charles Christopher “Chris” Snavely, 23 Elvin “Wilis” Jessie, 60 Charles Christopher “Chris” Snavely, 23 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Charles Christopher “Chris” Snavely, 23, a UT student, formerly of Harrogate, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2006 in Knoxville. Born May 7, 1983 in Ashland, Ky., he was the son of Charles G. and Shari Thacker Snavely. He was a member of the Executive Undergraduate Program at UT, Phi Kappa Phi and Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Societies, The Golden Key International Honor Society, and had recently accepted a position with the Brunswick Corporation in its Financial Leadership Development Program. He was a 2001 graduate of the J. Frank White Academy. Survivors include his parents, Charles and Shari Snavely; sister, Kathryn I. Snavely; grandfather, John S. Thacker; grandmother, Arnita C. Snavely; and many other loved ones. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Reece Valley Chapel. Burial will be in the Davidson Memorial Garden, Prestonsburg, Ky. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel, 869-3651, 626-4249, or guest book at www.reecefh.com. Elvin “Wilis” Jessie, 60 NEW TAZEWELL, Tenn. - Elvin “Wilis” Jessie, 60, went home to be Lord on Monday, Aug. 28, 2006. He professed faith in God at the early age of 10, and was a member of Straight Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvin and Rosa Jessie; brothers, Norman, Lynn and Joe Jessie; sister, Naoma Jean; grandparents, Anderson and Nellie Campbell, Charles and Rowena Jessie. Survivors include wife, Alene of New Tazewell; daughters, Andrea of Murfreesboro, Becky and husband Joe Asher; son, Joe and wife Kelly of Galatin; brothers, Keith and wife Judy, New Tazewell, Bill and Anita of Lexington, Ky.; sisters, Anna Harness of Maynardville, Tenn., Carol and husband Cliff of Knoxville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Caelyn Asher, Calie and Trey Goins; sisters-in-law, Sis Jessie of Tazewell, and Madeline Alston of New Tazewell; special nephew, Johnnie Maples. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Coffey Funeral Home with Dr. Randy Pressnell and the Rev. George Walker presiding. Music will be by the Liberty Quartet and David Painter. Graveside services will be held at 8 11:30 p.m. Wednesday at Birch Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Coffey Funeral Home, 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/

LUTHER CARPENTER RAY DEAN COFFEY HELEN COSBY BRUCE A. ELLISON JOSEPH DEWAYNE JOHNSON JR. JESSIE MAE ROSE CATHY G. SMITH WILLIAM R. STANIFER SR. LUTHER CARPENTER Luther Carpenter, age 66, of Sneedville, was born December 21, 1939 and passed away August 20, 2006 at Hawkins County Memorial Hospital in Rogersville. He was a member of Chinquepin Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents: Guy and Bessie Hensley Carpenter; two infant brothers: Paul and Silas Carpenter; brother: Robert Carpenter; sister: Trula Mae Singleton; wife: Laura Carpenter. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Julia and Fletcher Windebank of Rutledge; daughter: Mary Henderson of Sneedville; step-sons: Tom and Sherry Kinsler of Jefferson City, Louie Kinsler of Sneedville; four grandchildren: Spencer, Amanda, Trevor and Raleigh Windebank; brother and sister-in-law: Ivan and Shirley Carpenter of Morristown; sisters: Ovie Greene of Sneedville, Cecile Eidson of Morristown, Helen Vaughn of Newport; special nephews: Gary Singleton and Daniel Eidson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, August 23 at 1 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Epperson officiating. Songs by Jerry and Carolyn Epperson. Burial in the Carpenter Cemetery in Hancock County. Pallbearers: Randy Drinnon, Richard Bell, Fletcher Windebank, Larry Singleton, Daniel Eidson, Gary Singleton. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. RAY DEAN COFFEY Ray Dean Coffey, age 56, of North Knoxville, passed away August 23, 2006 at UT Hospital following a courageous battle with Lung Cancer. He professed faith in Christ at age 7 and was a member of Grove Heights Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents: Rev. Sam and Ellen Coffey; brothers: Jack Coffey, Bill Coffey, Nelson Coffey and Joe Coffey; sister: Peggy Cook. Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years: Linda Jessee Coffey; son: Bradley Dean and wife Melissa Coffey; grandsons: Zachery Coffey, Logan Coffey, and Tyler Collins; granddaughter: Kalli Coffey; brother: Bernard and wife Edith of New Tazewell; sister-in-laws: Joy Jessee of Knoxville, Janice England and husband Ellsworth; mother-in-law: Ruth Jessee all of New Tazewell; and nieces and nephews. A Chapel service was held Saturday, August 26 at 1 p.m. at Lynhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Clyde Haynes and Rev. Lonnie Dalton officiating. Interment in the Lynnhurst Cemetery. Music by Diane Hyder and Zachery Coffey. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home in Knoxville in charge. HELEN COSBY Helen Cosby, age 89, of Tazewell, was born December 7, 1916 in Knoxville and left this life to be with the Lord Saturday, August 26, 2006 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a charter member and the oldest living member of Fairview Baptist Church. She was a member of Eastern Star for over 49 years and the oldest member of Dogwood Home Demonstration Club. She was preceded in death by husband of 65 years: Benton Cosby; daughter: Patricia Susong; son: Ronald Cosby; mother and father: Lucy and Glen Farmer; brother: Quentin Farmer. Survivors include son: Jim Cosby and wife Robyn of Franklin; daughters: Carole Carter, Gail Brown and husband Gary all of Maryville; daughter-in-law: Mary Cosby of Kingsport; son-in-law: Don Susong of Kokomo, In; granddaughters: Melissa Keasler of Maryville, Shanna Lingerfelt of Louisville, Lauren and Ciara Cosby of Franklin; grandsons: Michael Susong of Kokomo, In, Paul, Chad and Jeff Cosby of Kingsport; five great grandchildren: Jessica, Jordan, Taylor, Chesney and Caden; nephew and grand nephew: Jerry and Mark Mullins of Knoxville; nephew: Wayne Lambert of Morristown; special aunt: Selda Hayes of Maryville; special friend: Sherry Wilson of Tazewell; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services were Monday, August 28 at 7 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Humfleet officiating. Songs by Spirit Lead. Burial in the Irish Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Jeff Cosby, Paul Cosby, Mark Mullins, Michael Susong, Keith Lingerfelt, Ralph Carter. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. BRUCE A. ELLISON Bruce A. Ellison, age 31, was born September 27, 1974 in Middlesboro, Ky. and went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father: Rev. James A. Ellison of Harrogate. Survivors include his mother: Lucille Ellison; brother: James E. Ellison; sister and brother-in-law: Frances and Steve Hill all of Harrogate; "Big Sis": Brenda Daniels; niece: Madison Ellison of Tazewell; nephews: Joseph Ellison of Tazewell and Tanner Hill of Harrogate; special aunt: Ada Marshall of Springfield, Oh; and a numerous host of family and friends. Funeral services were Monday, August 28 at 1 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel in Harrogate with Rev. James Shoffner officiating. Music by Randall Massengill. Burial in the Shoffner Cemetery. Pallbearers: Steve Hill, Harold Singleton, Rick Loop, Glenn Ellis, Audie Goodman, David Dillbeck. Honorary pallbearers: Chad Daniels, Joseph Ellison and Tanner Hill. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. JOSEPH DEWAYNE JOHNSON JR. Joseph Dewayne Johnson Jr., infant, passed away August 23, 2006 at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital. He was preceded in death by grandfather: John Johnson, Jr; great grandfathers: Willis Jr. McGeorge, G.D. Holt and Wayne Ward. Survivors include his parents: Joseph E. and Melissa Ayers Johnson; maternal grandparents: Kenneth and Donna Ayers; maternal great grandmother: Joyce McGeorge all of Jefferson City; maternal great grandparents: Rev. Sam and Mossie Ayers of New Tazewell; paternal grandparents: Francis and Trula Moorehead of New Jersey; paternal great grandparents: Georgia Holt of Newport, Vada Ward of Bulls Gap and John Sr. and Kathy Johnson of Morristown; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, August 29 at 2 p.m. at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam Ayers officiating. Interment in the McGeorge Family Cemetery. Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City in charge. JESSIE MAE ROSE Jessie Mae Rose, age 90, of Harrogate, formerly of Ewing, Va. was born October 28, 1915 in Hancock County and passed away August 21, 2006 at Tri-State Health Care. She was preceded in death by husband: Willis T. "Bill" Rose; parents: W.R. "Bob" and Addie Ramsey Sulfridge; brothers: Ray Sulfridge, Buddy Monroe Sulfridge and Stanley Cleveland Sulfridge. Survivors include son: Gary Rose of Harrogate; step-daughter: Coleen Burkhart of Atlanta, Ga; brothers: Jim Sulfridge of Plant City, Fl, Leon Sulfridge of Santa Rosa Beach, Fl; sisters: Adelia Gulley of Middlesboro, Ky, Betty (Fugate) Riley, Billie (Hobart) Hubble both of Ewing, Va; sister-in-law: Ruth Sulfridge of Morristown; grandchildren: Amanda Lane, Christy Bledsoe; great grandchild: Tyler Lane; special friend and neighbor: Jimmie Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service was Thursday, August 24 at 8 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Randy Duncan officiating. Music by Dora Duncan. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Harrogate Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 979, Harrogate, Tn 37752. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651, 626-4249, or website: www.reecefh.com CATHY G. SMITH (picture on website) Cathy G. Smith, age 51, of Speedwell, was born December 24, 1954 and passed away August 13, 2006 at the University of Tennessee Hospital. She was preceded in death by her brother: Ricky Prater. She is survived by her husband: Rodney Smith; son and daughter-in-law: Rodney II and Samantha Smith; daughter: Robin Smith; granddaughter: Lexi Smith; parents: Ernest and Oma Gay Robinette all of Speedwell; brothers and sisters-in-law: Hadsol and Anna Prater of Matewan, Wv, David and Pam Robinette of Tazewell; sisters and brothers-in-law: Tiny and Keith Abbott, Patty and Jason Tusic all to Tuscaloosa, Al; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, August 16 at 1 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Collins officiating. Songs by Darlene Collins. Burial in the Drummonds Cemetery. Pallbearers: Keith Abbott, Jason Tusic, Rick Robinette, Eric Robinette, Jay Carrelli, Charlie Preece, Joe Preece, Matt Williamson. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. WILLIAM R. STANIFER SR. William R. Stanifer, Sr, Attorney, age 79, of Tazewell passed away August 23, 2006 at UT Hospital. He established a law practice in 1949 and was the only Claiborne County attorney to successfully argue a case before the United States Supreme Court. He has served on the Claiborne County Hospital Board, as County Attorney, 1st Tazewell City Attorney, Sessions Judge, Charter and present Member of the Claiborne County Chamber of Commerce, and on the Claiborne County Industrial Board since its inception. He was a member of the New Tazewell United Methodist Church, Claiborne County Lions Club and Middlesboro Country Club. He was a devoted democrat as well as an avid sports enthusiast, golfer, and checker player. He was preceded in death by his parents: E.L. and Viola Stanifer; brothers: Jim Ed and Lynn Stanifer; son-in-law: Mark Cole. He is survived by his wife of 54 years: Peggy Hall Stanifer of Tazewell; sons and daughters-in-law: William R. Stanifer, Jr. and wife, Jan of New Tazewell, David Hall Stanifer and wife Phyllis; daughter: Nan Cole of New Tazewell; son and daughter-in-law: Paul Jenkins Stanifer and Lynda of Houston, Tx; grandchildren: Lindsey, Marcus and Matthew Cole, John William and Neal Stanifer, Courtney Hall and Clay Ritchie Stanifer, Morgan, Hannah and Hayden Stanifer; sisters: Mrs. Lee Dan (Sadie) Stone; sister and brother-in-law: Mary Ann and Leon Holt of Memphis; sister-in-law: Elizabeth Stanifer of Knoxville; special friend and secretary for over 30 years: Kathy Walker of New Tazewell; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, August 26 at 11 a.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Duncan officiating. Songs by Bob Winter and Stanley Leonard. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Marcus Cole, Matthew Cole, John Stanifer, Neal Stanifer, Clay Stanifer and Hayden Stanifer. Honorary pallbearers: James "Stub" Turnblazer, James Carl Shumate, Don Harville, Joe Tyler Duncan, David Ray, Bill DeBusk, Roy "Conk" Bryant, Harold Adams, Dr. William Smith, Mike Cosby, Atty. James Estep Jr., Judge Billy Joe White, Judge Conrad Troutman, Judge Lee Asbury, Ed J. Hardin III and George Malone. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New Tazewell United Methodist Church, PO Box 36, New Tazewell, Tn 37824. 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/