KATHLEEN LAWSON CASE GRACE RABY CRAWFORD JAMES SCOTT EPPERSON CHARLES FRANKLIN GREENE WILLIS LANE CALEB POWERS LYNCH IMOGENE MCCARTY DOROTHY HIPSHIRE MCCREARY SARA E. MCDANIEL RUBY ELLEN RITTER ELLA EDNA TOLLIVER EDNA CHRISTINE WELLS KATHLEEN LAWSON CASE Kathleen Lawson Case, age 81, of Bean Station, went to be with Jesus on July 16, 2006 at St. Mary's Jefferson Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents: Elihu and Julia Lawson. She is survived by her husband of 20 years: Paul Case of the home; sister and brother-in-law: Joyce and Ray Dean Helton of Sneedville, Evelyn Russell of Rogersville, Ruth Winstead; brother and sister-in-law: Harold and Kathleen Lawson all of Franklin, Oh; nieces and nephews: Sherry and Robert Wells of Sneedville, Emily and Mark Butler of Zionville, Oh, Janet and Gary Hetterich of Oxford, Oh, Linda, Diana, Kim, and Amy, Rick Winstead, Dan Lawson, Gary Lawson, and Donnie Lawson all of Ohio; special grandnephew: Aaron Wells; special friends: Robert Crumley, Peggy and Kyle Walker of Bean Station. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 2 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel in New Tazewell with Rev. Harold Lawson officiating. Songs by Kathy Hoskins. Pallbearers: Robert Wells, Aaron Wells, Mark Beeler, Gary Lawson, Donnie Lawson, Robert Crumley. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. GRACE RABY CRAWFORD Grace Raby Crawford, age 90, of Clinton, went home to be with the Lord July 18, 2006 at NHC Healthcare Center. She was a member of Greenway Baptist Church in Clinton. She was preceded in death by husband: J. Earl Crawford; son: Johnny Eugene Crawford; birth parents: Fred and Minnie Bell Johnston Raby; step mother: Jennie Raby; parents that raised her: Perry and Paralee Raby; brother: WL Raby; sister: Pauline Grubb. She is survived by children: Joyce Bunch of Clinton, Elizabeth Webber and husband Dennis of Heiskell, Louise Wyatt and husband Michael of Oak Ridge; grandchildren: Mark Anthony Bunch, Rhonda Gail Fernandez and husband Eddie, Richard Webber and wife Katherine, Nicholas Wyatt and wife Laura, Sarah and husband David Ogle: five great grandchildren; sisters: Mabel Moore, Flossie Raby, Alma Williams; Daughter-in-law: Alma Crawford of Sneedville; several nieces and nephews Funeral services were Friday, July 21 at 8 p.m. in Holley-Gamble Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Griffis and Rev. Danny Light officiating. Burial at Gamble Cemetery in Oak Ridge. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton in charge. JAMES SCOTT EPPERSON James Scott Epperson, age 35, of Washburn, was born February 25, 1971 and passed away July 16, 2006 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, after an extended illness. He was a member of Glory Bound Baptist Church of Liberty Hill. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Willie and Minnie Epperson of Washburn, Robert Hatfield of Lone Mountain. He is survived by his children: Chelsea and Josh Epperson of Pigeon Forge, Ashley Epperson of New Tazewell; special loved one and mother of his children: Kim Epperson; parents: Pete and Anita Epperson of Washburn; brother: Tony and wife Carla Epperson of Morristown; nephew: Anthony Epperson of Washburn; uncle: James Palazzola of Morristown; grandparents: Roy and Mary Palazzola of Saint Claire Shores, Mi; grandmother: Jean Wood of Morristown; special friends: Gena Epperson, Jamie Campbell and Jared Clark among a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 18 at 8 p.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Keith Young officiating. Graveside services will be Wednesday, July 19 at 10 a.m. in the Epperson Family Cemetery in Washburn. Pallbearers: Greg Hurst, Justin Hurst, Jared Clark, Johnny Lawson, Tony Strevel, Tony Epperson. Honorary pallbearers: Joshua Epperson, Anthony Epperson, and Chelsea Epperson. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. CHARLES FRANKLIN GREENE Charles Franklin 'Frank' Greene, age 52, of Tazewell, formerly of Lafayette, In., was born July 9, 1954 in Middlesboro, Ky. and passed away July 19, 2006 in Hagerstown, Md. He was a member of the Victory Assembly of God Church, and a Veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his father: Charles A. Greene; brother: James Earnest Greene; grandson: David Mark McBain. Survivors include wife: Carol Greene; mother: Hester N. Greene both Tazewell; children: Charles Michael (Angel) Greene, Heather Smith both of Frankfort, In., Jeff (Laura) Long of Mishawaka, In., Robert (Joyce) Long of Tazewell, David Long of Hobart, In., Karen McDougal and husband Jim Grdina of L.A., Ca., Tina McBain-Wakine (Jalal) Phoenix, Az.; sister: Lillie Faye (Dale) Guiney of Lafayette, In.; 12 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three special nephews. Funeral services were Thursday, July 27 at 11 a.m. at Victory Assembly of God Church in New Tazewell with Pastor Michael Vandergriff and Brother Joe Blasco officiating. Music by Tina McBain-Wakine, Carol Poore, J.R. Byrd and Brother Michael Vandergriff. Burial in the Harrogate Cemetery. Pallbearers: Troy Guiney, Derrick Guiney, Charles Michael Greene, Jeff Long, Robert Long, David Long and Steve Memmer. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel 869-3651 or 626-4249 in charge. www.reecefh.com WILLIS LANE Willis "Tick" Lane, age 79, of Tazewell, was born September 26, 1926 and passed away July 18, 2006 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church and Evening Star Lodge #180, New Tazewell. He was preceded in death by his parents: Paul and Margaret Harvey Lane; wife: Gladys Lane; infant: Richard Paul Lane; brothers and sisters: Raymond Lane, Avery Reece, Ethel and Marie Lane, Bob Lane, R.B. Lane. He is survived by his wife: Aileen Lane of Knoxville; son and daughter-in-law: Eddie and Penny Lane of Tazewell; son: Kenny Lane of Mooresburg; step-children: Steve Epperson of Morristown, Shirley Brooks of Atlanta, Ga, George Epperson, Daric Epperson both of Jasper, Ga, Debra Pruitt of Homer, Ga, Lonnie Epperson of Tazewell; one granddaughter: Kendra Lane; nine step grandchildren: Jayda and Jarred Boyd, Tora Epperson, Michael and Glenda Mullins, Greg Epperson, Rachel Brooks, Jessie Pruitt and Sonya Epperson; brother: J.B. and wife Hallie Lane; sister: Mary and husband James Burt Morris all of Tazewell; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Masonic service was Thursday, July 20 at 8 p.m. Funeral services were Friday, July 2, 2006 at 10 a.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Epperson and Rev. Doc Hensley officiating. Songs by The Reed Family. Burial in the New Bethel Cemetery. Pallbearers: Dave Morris, Doug Lane, Greg Lane, Mark Ferguson, Burt Morris, Tim Morris. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. CALEB POWERS LYNCH Caleb Powers Lynch, age 92, born April 24, 1914 a resident of Claiborne County Nursing Home, and passed away July 11, 2006. He was of the Methodist faith, a lifetime resident of Claiborne County. He attended East Tennessee State University, taught school for 31 years in Claiborne and Hancock Counties. He also taught Adult Education School at night for seventeen years and spent 4 years in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by parents: Dr. George and Nancy (Pearson) Lynch; brother: Ted Lynch; sister: Margineal Lynch; nephew: Lowell Lynch. Survived by wife of 54 years: Geneva (Brooks) Lynch of Tazewell; nephews: Roger Lynch and wife Darlene; great nephews: James and Bill Lynch all of Maynardville, Michael Lynch of Tazewell; special brother-in-law: Roy Brooks and wife Evelyn of Tazewell; and a host of cousins and life long friends. Funeral services were Thursday, July 13 at 2 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel in New Tazewell with Rev. Leonard Brooks and Rev. John Hatfield officiating. Songs by Barbara Hatfield. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Carl Bolton, John Collingsworth, James Atkins, Billy Venable, Jim Dotson, H. Short, Dennis Estes, Don Davis. Honorary pallbearers: Milford Snodgrass, Sandy Lay, Gene Hurst, Ball Hardware, Friends and Senior Citizens Buddies. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. IMOGENE MCCARTY Imogene McCarty, age 82, of Shawanee, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2006 at her home due to natural causes. She was a life long member of Shawanee Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband: Charles McCarty; parents: Damie Lou and Foster Barton; sisters: Lou Simpson, Mayme Padgett; brothers: Woodrow (Bo) Barton, Walter Barton, Curtis Barton, George Barton, Jess Barton, Jack Barton, Ed Barton. She is survived by her daughters: Kathy, Pam and Linda McCarty all of Shawanee; grandchildren: Kim McCarty, Christy Hurst, Bill Brooks all of Shawanee; one great granddaughter: Katelyn McCarty; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends; very special neighbors: The Mozingo Family. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 18 at 8 p.m. at Shawanee Baptist Church Rev. John Gibbons, Rick Norris and Byron Chambers officiating. Songs by Barbara Owens and the Shawanee Baptist Church Choir. Burial in the Dowes Chapel Cemetery in Woodbine, Ky. Pallbearers: Michael Cavins, Matthew Russell, Ronnie Russell, Bobby Harmon, Randall Daige, Ricky Norris. Honorary pallbearers: Jerry McCarty, Charlie McCarty, Carson Cavins, Ray Mozingo, Jake Dilbeck, J.T. Logan. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. DOROTHY HIPSHIRE MCCREARY (Picture on the website) Dorothy Hipshire McCreary, 71, passed away at her home on July 19, 2006 in San Antonio, TX. She was born on April 26, 1935 in Thorn Hill. Dorothy moved to Globe, AZ, 43 years ago from Morristown. She and her husband Dave owned and operated Dave's Discount Building Materials in Globe, AZ. They then moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ, where they lived for 24 years. Dorothy moved to Colorado in the year 2000 and then onto Texas. She was a past member of the Order of Eastern Star. Dorothy is survived by her son: Duane McCreary of New Braunfels, TX; daughters: Patti Lane and husband Carl of San Antonio, TX, Pam Farmer and husband Ron of Greeley, CO; brother: Clyde Hipshire and wife Carol of Bean Station; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: Dave McCreary; her parents: Lottie and Lee Hipshire; and two brothers: Arch Hipshire and Paul Hipshire. Funeral services were held at Lietz-Fraze Chapel on Sunday, July 23, 2006 at 10 a.m. Interment will take place at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens, Lake Havasu City, AZ; beside her beloved husband. Condolence and thoughts can be made to her family on our web site, www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. SARA E. MCDANIEL Sara E. McDaniel, age 74, of New Tazewell, was born October 7, 1931 and passed away July 20, 2006 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband: Elbert Ray McDaniel; infant son: Larry Wayne McDaniel; parents: Bessie Porter Bolden and Lewis Son Bolden; brothers: James, Robert, George, Green Lee, Joe and Floyd Bolden; sisters: Bobbie, Maxie, Vennie Kate Bolden, Ruby McNew. Survivors include brothers: Junior Kyle Bolden of New Tazewell, Jimmy Bowlin of Lone Mountain, Chester Bowlin of Tazewell; sisters: Liza Sheets of Grainger County, Pauline Lawson of Tazewell; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Sunday, July 23 at 3 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fay Dean Bolden and Rev. Mark Sutton officiating. Burial in the Vaughn Cemetery. Songs by the Oxendine Family and the Osbornes. Pallbearers: Wayne North, Christopher North, Rick Bolden, Larry Bolden, Eddie Lawson, George Bolden. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. RUBY ELLEN RITTER Ruby Ellen Ritter, age 94, of Washburn, was born September 4, 1911 and passed away July 19, 2006 after an extended illness at her home. She was a lifelong, faithful member of Salem Primitive Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Tilmon and Rosa Breeding Ritter. She was preceded in death by her brother: Cecil Ritter; sister: Beulah Elizabeth Ritter; niece: Mabel Fern Ritter. She is survived by nephew: Kevin Ritter of Knoxville; nieces: Ramah Phillips of Washburn, Frances Horton of Dandridge; several great and great great nieces and nephews; sister-in-law: Edith Ritter of Washburn. Funeral services were Friday, July 21 at 8 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Elder John Robbins officiating. Songs by Salem Primitive Baptist Church Singers. Burial in the Kitts Cemetery. Pallbearers: Will Ritter, Jason Ritter, Bobby Phillips, Joe Allen Horton, Tim Hunt, Melvin Harrell. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to the Kitts Cemetery Maintenance Fund: c/o Samuel Bo Vitteto, 223 Blankenship Rd., Washburn, Tn, 37888. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ELLA EDNA TOLLIVER Ella Edna Tolliver, age 100, of Rockwood, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. Mrs. Tolliver was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Speedwell. She was preceded in death by husband: James Harrison Tolliver; parents: Jonathan Jonah and Sarah Elizabeth Robertson; brothers: Clifton, John, Maynard and Lon Robertson; sisters: Hattie Green, Lizzie Keck, and Jennie Tolliver; nephews: Oscar and Carl Robertson. Survivors include daughter: Bennie T. Riddle; granddaughter: Regina Riddle all of Rockwood; host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services and interment were held Wednesday, July 19 at 4 p.m. in the Fairview Cemetery in Tazewell. Evans Mortuary in Rockwood in charge. EDNA CHRISTINE WELLS Edna Christine Lowe Wells, age 75, was born July 11, 1931 and passed away July 17, 2006 at Claiborne County Hospital. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Thomas and Doshie Cupp Lowe of Tazewell; husband: Robert Wells of New Tazewell; brother: Edgar Lowe of Monroe, Mi; sisters: Minnie Lowe of Middlesboro, Ky, Eula Gray Ray of New Tazewell, Shirley Jones of Morristown. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Lee Roy and Judy Wells; daughters: Bernice Rosenbalm all of Tazewell, Karen Wells of New Tazewell; grandsons: Doug Wells of Rutledge, Michael Wells; granddaughters: Terri Rosenbalm, Melinda Wells all of Tazewell, Caitlin Wells of New Tazewell; great grandsons: Wesley Wells of Rutledge; brother and sister-in-law: Bill and Edith Lowe of Tazewell; brother: Sam Lowe of New Tazewell; sister: Trula Bea Lowe Johnson of Middlesboro, Ky; sisters-in-law: Eula Gray Wells of New Tazewell, Lydia Lowe of Monroe, Mi; aunt: Ruth Cupp of Indianapolis, In; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; best friend: Carol Williamson. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 19 at 8 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Louthan, Rev. Frank Short and Rev. Charlie Widner officiating. Music by David Painter and Barbara Hatfield. Graveside services were Thursday, July 20 at Shoemaker Cemetery. Pallbearers: Johnny Logan, Brad Wells, Dennis Wells, Haskell Wells, Lynn Wells, Brian Williamson. Honorary pallbearers: Bill Wells, Dillard Cupp, Hollis Wells, Carlos Wells, Staff of Claiborne County Hospital, Dr. Charles DeBusk, Dr. Luis Pannoochia, Dr. Carroll Rose, Dr. Robert Thomas, Dr. Patrick Grayson and Dr. Travis Fawver. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. (pd.)