BESSIE REECE BARNARD Bessie Reece Barnard, age 102, of Tazewell, Tennessee was born November 23, 1902 and passed away January 7, 2005 at Laurel Manor Health Care. Bessie was saved at an early age and joined Lone Hill Baptist Church in Tazewell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tyler Barnard; son, James Alvin Barnard; daughters: Launia Barnard and Sallie Davidson; grandson, Bill Davidson; parents: J.N. Reece and LouVernia Johnson Reece; sisters: Etta Coffey, Lizzie Coffey, Laura Hall Lee, Virgie Green, Arkie Reece of Tennessee; brothers: Crate, Earnest and Monroe Reece of Monroe, Mi. Survivors include her daughters: Bobbie Cleo Reed of Tazewell, Peggy Jo Seals of Monroe, Mi.; sister, Emma Sue Cowan of Bean Station; brother, Earl Reece of Morristown; grandchildren: Carol (Tom) Myers, Sue Goins both of Harrogate, Janie (Tom) Woelmer, Johnnie (Robyn) Seals both of Monroe, Mi.; 8 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; a host of family and friends. Funeral Services were held 11 a.m. Monday, January 10 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenny Cole officiating. Songs by Steve Green of the The Journeymakers. Burial in the Barnard Cemetery. Pallbearers: Henry Massengill, Tom Myers, Tom Woelmer, Leonard Clark, Steve Green, Jason Davidson, Bill Barnard and Johnnie Seals. Honorary Pallbearers: The Staff of Laurel Manor Health Care. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. **************************************** Deacon James E. Barnett, age 75, of Tazewell was born on May 1,1929 and passed away March 2, 2005. He was a member of Wallen Ridge Baptist Church since 1947 and was confirmed as deacon on October 30, 1983 by former pastor Earl Yeary. James enjoyed farming, and was a retired T.V. and appliance man. He was preceded in death by his father, Estel Barnett. Surviviors include his mother, Elvia Barnett; sisters: Mary Evelyn Kyle of Morristown and Etta Lee (Poodle) Barnett of Tazewell; aunt, Shirley Ann Snodgrass; uncles: C.L. and Melvinus Goins; great uncle, Newbern Hill of Cleveland, Oh.; devoted great uncle, Lester Hill of Morristown; niece, Mitizi Hurst (Tip) of Indianapolis, In.; nephews: Richard Barnett and wife, Gina of Harrogate; Gary Kyle and wife, Jackie of Morristown; great nieces and nephews: Lee Ann Rucker, Tracy Barnett, Allison Barnett Chloe Kyle, William Travis Rucker, Wesley Barnett and Isaiah Kyle; great-great niece, D'niya Fleming; special friends: Imogene and Billy Wilson of Hoop Creek. A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5 with the Rev. Preston Thompson and Rev. Pete Ford officiating. Music by Imogene Wilson. Burial in the Irish Cemetery. Pallbearers: Larry Snodgrass, Jeff Snodgrass, Billy Wilson, Dayton Parkey, Larry Litton and Henderson Buis. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. ****************************** Paul Ayers, age 49, of New Tazewe1l, was born December 20, 1955 and passed away March 1, 2005 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Tilmon Ayers; brother; Robert Ayers and brother-in-law, George Shelton. Survivors include his mother, Ollie Marie (Sutton) Ayers; brothers and sisters-in-law: Chester and Francis Ayers, Timothy and Billie Ayers; brother, Franklin Ayers all of Tazewell; brother and sister-in-law: Gerald and Kathy Ayers of Harrogate; sister and brother-in-law: Rose and Condie Poore of New Tazewell; sister: Clara Shelton of New Tazewell; sister and brother-in-law: Linda and Joe Brooks of Tazewell; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 11 a.m. Friday, March 4 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Taylor and Timmy Cosby officiating. Songs by Leatherwood Singers. Burial in the Elydale Cemetery. Pallbearers: Bill Poore, Tilmon Poore, Joe Brooks, Josh Taylor, Matthew Taylor, Adam Ayers, Ray Poore and David Brown. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ********************************* Bessie Guy Brooks, age 84, widow of the late Carson Brooks, passed away Friday, March 4, 2005 a her home in Harrogate. She was born in Claiborne County on November 19, 1920. She was the daughter of the late William and Laura Guy. She was a life-long member of the Greer's Chapel Baptist Church. She was a retired teacher from the Claiborne County School System. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Carson Brooks; sisters: Lela Owens, Beulah Guy, and Lula Allison; brothers: Fred and Frank Guy; sisters: Mankey and Mellie, who died during infancy; nephews Jerry Allison, Jack, Luther Bob, J.B. and Ray Owens. Survivors include her son, Johnnie Brooks and wife, Alice of Harrogate; daughters: Donna Maples and husband, Alvie of Harrogate, Billie Davis and husband, Dan of Cleveland; grandsons: Wesley and John Brooks of Harrogate, Mark Davis and wife, Allison of Cleveland; granddaughters: Stephanie Pointer of Knoxville and Joan Fretwell and husband, Keith of Cleveland, Tn. Great-grandchildren: Davis Lane, Daxuelle and Erin Fretwell, Noah, Elizabeth and Emily Davis of Cleveland; special niece, Joy Evans and husband, Fred of Shawanee; niece, Marilyn Allison and daughters: Tracy Crawford and Beth Weisel of California; niece June Crawford in Washington D.C.; nephew, Billy Joe Owens of Ohio; one great-nephew, Kermit Owens and wife, Barbara; one great-niece, Sondra Smith; other family members include sister-in-law, Aileen Noe and Pauline Brooks of Tazewell; a host of friends and neighbors. Graveside Services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 at Guy Cemetery in Greer's Chapel with the Rev. David Bolton officiating. Music by Barbara Hatfield. Bessie will be sadly missed by her children and grandchildren. Pallbearers: Wesley Brooks, John Brooks, Mark Davis, Buck Brown, Paul Wilder, Ralph Johnson. Honorable pallbearers: George Hill, Bill Surber, Marshall Gilbert, Fred Evans, Jimmy Bolton, George Day, Ed Bush. People to thank for helping with mother: Wilma Agee, Paul and Maryann Wilder, Joy Evans, Housecall Nursing staff, Ruby Campbell, Heartland Medical staff, Heartland Pharmacy, Hospice nurses, Claiborne County Hospital Emergency Room, Fort Sanders Hospital, Claiborne Ambulance Service, Dick Nevils and The Prescription Shop. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ******************************* Georgia M. Cosby, age 70, of New Tazewell was born March 18, 1934 and passed away March 4, 2005 at the University of Tennessee hospital. She was a member at New Hope Baptist Church. She was a dedicated Christian, wife, and mother, singing with the Cosby family for more than 54 years. She was preceded in death by: parents: Robert and Pearlie Fultz; brother, Carson Fultz; sister, Opal Lee Gambrel; son-in-law; Merle Gulley. Surviviors include her husband, James Cosby of 54 years; daughters: Kathy Wilson of Orlando, Fl., Karen Gulley of Harrogate; son and daughter-in-law; Glen and Debbie Cosby of New Tazewell; daughter and son-in-law: Edwina and Tony Poore of New Tazewell; daughter and son-in-law: Nancy and Stephen Blankenship of New Tazewell; brothers: Wier Fultz of Columbus, Oh.; Lester Fultz of Harrogate; sister, Bernice Javery of New Tazewell; 14 grandchildren;4 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 8 p.m. Sunday, March 6 with Rev. Sam Griffin and Rev. Jimmy Poore officiating. Music by the Sunrise Baptist Church Choir and Ben and Lavada Davis. Graveside Services were held 11a.m. Monday, March 7 in Poplar Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers: Grandsons Claiborne Funeral home in charge. ***************************** Jackie Lynette Dalton, age 28, of Thorn Hill, was born August 10, 1976. She was a graduate of the1996 class of Washburn High School. She worked with her sister, Tonya Repass at C.R. Daniels. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: John and Bessie Hensley and Glen Jack Dalton. Survivors include her daughters: Tiffany Bull and Tara Miller; son, Rocky Miller; parents: Delbert and June Dalton all of Thorn Hill; sisters and brothers-in-law: Ronda and Scott Collins, Ronya and Jerry Repass all of Rutledge, Jennifer and Joey Coffey of Thorn Hill; brother, Rick and Jenny Hensley of Bean Station; grandmother, Axie Dalton of Rutledge; several nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Friday, March 4 in Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lonnie Douglas Dalton and Rev. Doc Hensley officiating. Songs by Liberty Quartet. Burial in the Community Cemetery. Pallbearers: Joey Coffey, Jerry Repass, Scott Collins, Robby Hensley, Tracey Hensley, David Atkins, Tim Arnold and Chad Atkins. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ********************************** Dennis "Dag" Hurst, age 56, of Tazewell, was born January 23,1949 and passed away March 1, 2005 at Middlesboro Appalachian Hospital. He was a member of Cave Springs Baptist Church and saved at an early age. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War, a lifetime member, served as commander at the VFW Post 10310, a member of Middlesboro American Legion Dewey Guy Post 13 and a truck driver for many years. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Wayne "Buddy" Hurst; grandmothers: Bessie Hurst and Mae Whitaker of Townsend; grandfathers: Arch Hurst and Dewey Whitaker; nephew, B.J. Long. Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law: Jennifer and Stevie Snodgrass of Tazewell, Laura Suzanne Hurst of New Tazewell; son and daughter-in-law: Andrew Dennis Hurst and Jessica Harvey of Tazewell; grandchildren: Tyler and James Snodgrass; Lillian Isabella Hurst; fianc/, Pat Emert of Tazewell; parents: Kenneth and Ruby Whitaker Hurst of Tazewell; sisters: Lucy Moyers of Speedwell; Wanda and Bob Johnson of Tazewell, Sharon and Steve Mcguire of Chattanooga; several nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 8 a.m. Thursday, March 3 at Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell. Burial with Military Honors was held at the Cave Springs Cemetery at 1 p.m. Friday, March 4 with Rev. Jim Blevins and Rev. Kenny Williams officiating. Songs by Barbara Hatfield. Pallbearers: Roger Whitaker, John Davis, Jim McMichael, Joe Webb, Darrell Parrish and Brian McClure. Honorary pallbearers: Eddie Ray Hurst, Ronnie Hurst, Jason Hurst, Jackie Hurst and the nephews. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ************************ Dexter Staton, age 61, of Sandusky Oh, was born on September 9, 1949 in Inez, K. and passed away Feb. 28, 2005 at Firelands Regional Medical Center. He was retired from B.P. Oil in Huron, Oh, where he had been employed as a cashier, and he was a member of the Ridgewood Chapel in Castalia, Oh. He was preceded in death by his parents: Travis and Gracie (Stepp) Staton Survivors include his wife, Sandra (Fleeman) Staton whom he married on July 2, 1977; sister, Lillian Canter of Port Clinton, Oh.; several in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at the Coffey Funeral Home in Harrogate. Burial in the Dobbs Cemetery. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. *************************** Farmer A. Shepherd, age 83 of New Tazewell, was born March 20, 1921 and passed away March 3, 2005 at his home. He served in the United States Army and he was a Veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents: Riley and Leona (Day) Shepherd; brothers: Bud, Jim, Melvin and Press Shepherd. Survivors include his wife, Nancy (Vanover) Shepherd; children: Kim and Mike Pace; Arnold and Sis Shepherd; Leona and Z.D. Baker; America and Junior Holbrooks; Arthur and Barb Shepherd; Alonza and Goldie Shepherd; Darkies and J.C. Crase; Alice and Freddie Campbell; Maudie Baker; Bob and Betty Combs; Evalee and Paul Vanover; Pearl D. and Norma Combs; Troy P. and Marilyn Combs; Mae Williams; David and Kathleen Combs; brother, Arnold Shepherd; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 5 in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Baker officiating. Music by the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ Singers. Burial in the Irish Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jeff Eversole, Mark Baker, Scott Combs, Kerry Howard, Vernon Fuson and Sylvester Feltuer. Honorary Pallbearers: grandsons and great grandsons. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. ********************************** Wade Earl Stone, age 74, of Atlanta, In., was born July 24, 1930 in Claiborne County and passed away March 6, 2005 at Riverview Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S Army serving in the Koran War. He was a member of East Union Christian Church where he served as an elder, deacon, and other positions within the church. He was preceded in death by his parents: Chester and Ethel Mae (Brooks) Stone; wife, Dorthy Amanda Fultz; brother: Ray Stone; sister, Berbena Birden. Surviviors include his sons and daughters-in-law: Johnny and Brenda Stone of Connersville, In., Rickey and Debra Stone of Sheridan, In; Keith and Susan Stone of Lapel, In; daughter and son-in-law: Karan and Michael Bray of Kirklin, In; brothers: Arby Stone, Bill Stone of Sheridan, In; Ron Stone, Jerry Stone of Atlanta, In; and Randy Stone of Californa; sisters: Helen Smoot of Clayton, In; Rosemary Snyder of Ohio; grandchildren: Christina Stone, Amanda Leann Stone of Muncie, In; Travis and Carrie Stone of Sheridan, In; Katrina and Chris Pinkard of Rushville, In; Jessica and Damiam Fincher of Burlington, In; Michael and Trisha Bray of Oceaside, Ca; Anthony and Amy Stone of Lapel, In; Scott Stone of Lapel, In; great grandchildren: Joshuah and Olivia Stone of Sheridan, In; Josheph and Peyton Bray of Oceanside, Ca; Kelsey Pinkard and Caleb Pinkard of Rushville, In. Visitation will be Wednesday March 9 at 4-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be Thursday March 10 at 10:30 a.m. at East Union Christian Church (Rural) Atlanta, In. Memorial Contributions can be sent to East Union Christian Church. Kercheval Funeral Home in charge. ************************* Gracie Junita Shelby Shoffner, age 84 was born July 28,1920 and passed away March 4, 2005 at the Claiborne County Nursing Home. She was saved at an early age and was a member of Highland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: James and Luella Shelby; husband: John Shoffner; son Jackie Lee Shoffner; 2 Grandchildren; Johnny and Kestle Mabe; 1 sister and 2 brothers. She is survived by her children: special daughter: Monia Shoffner of Tazewell; daughters and sons-in-law: Ada and Lawrence Mabe; Bonnie and Dewey Massengill all of Tazewell; sons and daughters-in-law: Doyal and Jenetta Shoffner; Bill and Glenetta Shoffner; Bob and Kay Shoffner of Sharp Chapel; Rev. WilIlard and Sally Wilder of Bulls Gap; sister and husband: Frank and Anna Mae Davis of New Tazewell; 16 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6 in Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Keck, Rev. Willard Wilder, and Rev. Jimmy Poore officiating. Songs by Roy Hicks. Burial in the Shoffner Cemetery in Sharp Chapel. Pallbearers: grandsons Coffey Funeral Home in charge. **************************** Janet Aline Ulrich, age 69, of Sharps Chapel, was born February 25, 1936 and passed away March 5, 2005 at her home. She was a retired secretary for Our Lady of the Snow Blue Point, New York Roman Catholic. She was preceded in death by her parents: Owen and Aline Holmes; brother, Norman Holmes; one son, George Ulrich. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, George Albert Ulrich of Sharps Chapel; sons and daughters-in-law: Jeffery and Karen Ulrich of Mt. Pleasant, SC., Ronald and Lisa Ulrich of Servono Pike, Md; son, Peter Ulrich; daughters: Diane PF Patchogue, NY; Debbie of Blue Point, NY; daughter and son-in-law: Donna and Mark Zarcone of Flower Mound, Tx; a host of other relatives and friends. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ********************** Kenneth Vaughn Widner, age 70, of Corryton and formerly of New Tazewell was born December 27, 1934 and passed away March 1, 2005 at the Fort Sanders Regional Hospital in Knoxville. He professed faith in Christ at an early age, and was a faithful member of Watson's Chapel American Christian Church. He was a machine operator with the Claiborne County Hwy. Dept. He was preceded in death by his wife, Reba Keck Widner; son, Kenny De-Lynn Widner; parents: Amos and Mazie Widner; sisters: Betty Sue Reynolds and Margaret Neely. Survivors include his wife, Hilda Cox Widner of Corryton; daughter and son-in-law: Denise and Marvin Keck of New Tazewell; grandchildren: Kimberly and Kevin De-Lynn Widner of New Tazewell; Lindsey and Lacey Keck of New Tazewell; brothers: J.T. Widner and wife, Mabel of New Tazewell; Gary Widner and wife, Marlene of Tazewell; mother-in-1aw, Mrs. C.D. (Margie) Keck of New Tazewell; daughter-in-law and husband: Betty and Doug Beeler of New Tazewell; step-daughter, Melissa Ritter and husband: Max of Washburn; step-grandchildren: Anthony, Aaron and Alicia Ritter of Washburn; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 1 p.m. Thursday, March 3 in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dallas Harrell and the Rev. Tommy Russell officiating. Music will be provided by Lindsey and Lacey Keck and the Watson's Chapel Church Choir. Burial will be in the Keck Cemetery Pallbearers: Kevin Widner, Anthony Ritter, Rodney Dooley, Randy Dooley, Mike Sharp and Craig Neely. Honorary Pallbearers: Joe Neely, Odra Drummonds, Dwayne Dykes, R.M. Dooley, J.T. Widner, Gary Widner, Tom Elmore and Employees of Claiborne Co. Highway Dept. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. ************************** Luther "Mutt" Woodby, age 85, of Middlesboro, Ky., passed away March 4, 2005 at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was a member of Noetown Church of God Mtn. Assembly. He served in the Army during WWII, and in service to his country he received Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Defence Service Medal, and Good Conduct Ribbon. He was preceded in death by parents; John and Rosa Pace Woodby; brothers: Ulys Woodby, Arnold Woodby, and Roy Fleenor; sisters: Ollie Johnson, Harriet Gibson, and Helen Davis. Survivors include his wife, Vellie Mae Tolliver Woodby; son: Willie (Dee) Woodby all of Middlesboro, Ky.; grandchildren: Brandon Woodby, Heather Woodby, John Junior Pridemore, Tasha Armstrong; great grandchildren: Matthew Vaughn and Mike Armstrong; brothers: Fred Woodby of Harrogate; nephews: Bill Rush and Freddy Woodby; a host of family and friends. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Monday, March 7 at Noetown Church of God Mtn. Assembly with Pastor Michael Padgett and Pastor Lonnie Like officiating. Music by the church choir. Burial in the Sharp Cemetery. Pallbearers: Kevin Anderson, Bill Rush, Rick Braden, Brandon Woodby, James Partin, Steve Hunley, Steven Hunley and John Junior Pridemore. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge. ***********end of obits