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    1. Claiborne Progress- - Published - 10-27-2004
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    3. Agnes Bailey, age 79, of Tazewell, was born October 10, 1925 and passed away October 19, 2004. She was saved at an early age and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents: Nathaniel and Beulah Barton; husband, Dan Bailey; brothers: Dillard Barton, Sr, Elijah Barton, Edmund Barton, and Clifford Barton Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law: Janet and Lynn Barnard of New Tazewell; granddaughter, Danielle Barnard of New Tazewell; sisters-in-law, Bobbie Barton of Bradenton, Fl. and Ruth Bailey of New Tazewell; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 23 in Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Lewis officiating. Music by Glenda Barton and La Honia Barton, Burial in Campbell/ Sycamore Cemetery. Pallbearers: Eddie Barton, Don Barton, Nathan Barton, Dillard Barton, Jason Barton, David Barton, Paul Barton, Noel Barton, Tommy Barton and Phil Lawrence. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. *************************** Aileen Brittain Bryant, age 80, of Kingsport, was born April 20, 1924 and passed away October 17, 2004 at her home. She was a retired teacher in Sullivan County School System. She was of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents: Earl and Charlotte Thompson Brittain; brother, Harold; sister, Wilma Greer; husband, Albert Bryant. Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law: Rossalie and Clyde "Bud" Burke of Hazel Park, Mi; sister-in-law, Vera Brittain; brother-in-law, Carl Greer of Oak Ridge; nieces: Carol Husband, Barbara Vigneault, Debra Hathaway, Linda Brittain Joines; nephews: Pat Burke, Dana Burke and Richard Greer; several great nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 23 in Coffey Funeral Home Chapel in Harrogate with Rev. Jonathan Hendrickson officiating. Songs by Rev. Jonathan Hendrickson. Burial in Scott Cemetery. Pallbearers: Coffey staff Coffey Funeral Home in charge. *********************** Annette Mabe Chadwell, age 66, of Tazewell, was born February 9, 1938 and passed away October 22, 2004 at the Hamblen Healthcare System in Morristown. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church in Sharp's Chapel. She was preceded in death by her parents: Clarence and Tennie Mabe; husbands: Robert Chadwell and Clyde C. Wolfe; grandson, Travis Aaron Cornish. Survivors include her sons: Louis Wolfe of Thorn Hill, Donald Wolfe of Tazewell, Ronnie Wolfe of Tazewell; daughters: Joyce Ann Metcalf of Johnson City, Rose Hulsey of Rutledge, Tammy Noah of Tazewell; grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brothers: Herman, Lawrence, Earl, Lester, Parlon and Lewis Mabe; sisters: Sally Wilder, Kay Shoffner and Onalee Hayes. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Monday, October 25 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with Rev. Willard Wilder officiating. Songs by the Daniels Family. Burial in Margraves Cemetery Mabetown in Lone Mt. Pallbearers: Louis, Donald and Ronnie Wolfe, Rickie Hulsey and Tyler Cornish. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ************************** William Paul Crawford, age 85 of Cumberland Gap, was born May 29, 1919 and passed away October 17, 2004. He was a member of Summey's Bridge Baptist Church. In his adult Christian life, he was a dedicated Sunday School teacher and music director. He retired from Ford Motor Company as a machinist. Prior to that he worked as a coal miner. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Eva Russell Crawford; sons: Cloffus Thomas Crawford and Jerry Lee Crawford; daughter, Janet Louise Bennett; parents: Tom and Cora Crawford; brothers: Jim Crawford and Fred Crawford; sisters: Magie Barrnett and Mary Barrnett; son-in-law, Clay Mathis. Survivors include his daughters: Monetta (Crawford) Mathis of Cumberland Gap, Colleen and husband, Darrell Dunnihoo of Hamilton, Oh., Dana and husband, Doyle Smith of Hamilton, Oh.; grandchildren: Randy Wagner, Denny Wagner, Shelly Lee Bettle, Chris Bennett, Michell Bowling, Shannon Smith and Steve Smith; 11 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 21 in Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Hatfield and Rev. Tommy Russell officiating. Music by NeveLann Barton, David Painter, Charles McMurray, and The Summey's Bridge Choir. Burial in The Russell Cemetery. Pallbearers: Randy Wagner, Denny Wagner, Chris Bennett, Steve Smith, Art Bittle and Jerry Bowling. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. *************************** Rhonda Alyse (Brewer) Daniels, age 48, of Sharps Chapel, passed away October 18, 2004 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. Rhonda was a graduate of Horace Maynard High School in Maynardville and Lincoln Memorial University, School of Nursing in Harrogate. She was an RN at Claiborne County Hospital for 25 years. Rhonda was a member of Straight Creek Baptist Church in New Tazewell. She was preceded in death by her mother, Drama Dalton Brewer; grandparents: Willard and Relda Brewer; grandmother, Birdie Dalton Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Conrad Daniels of Sharps Chapel; daughter, Heather Daniels of Sharps Chapel; son, Eric Daniels of Sharps Chapel; father, Rondie Brewer of Sharps Chapel; brothers: Anthony and wife, Kim Brewer of Powell, Rick and wife, Joan Brewer of Speedwell; several brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews Funeral Services were held 8 p.m. Thursday, October 21 in Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jackie Daniels and Rev. Matthew Jones officiating. Music by Lucile Daniels and Singers. Graveside Services were held at l0 a.m. Friday, October 22 in Chris Keck Cemetery in Sharps Chapel. Pallbearers: Curtis Tolliver, Brad Gilbert, Bob MacDougall, Steve TenBrook, Ken Daniels and Kim Cox. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge *************************** Ronald T. Martin, age 57, of Naples, Fl., formerly of Farmington Hills, Mi. was born November 2, 1946 and passed away October 17, 2004. He had seen a Naples resident for the last 11 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by his father, Astor C. Martin. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Pamela K. (Friar) Martin; mother, Gladys (Vanbeber) Martin of Tazewell; children: Ronald Thomas Martin and Jenny Lee Martin; brother and sisters: Sandra Leonard, William Martin and Cheryl Lewis; father and mother in-law: James A. and Beverly G. Friar. Memorial Services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, October in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Martin Cemetery with Military Honors. Coffey Funeral Home in charge *********************** Minnie V. Bryant Mayes, age 96, of Harrogate, was born November 10, 1907 in Claiborne County and passed away October 18, 2004 at her home. She was preceded in death by husband, Andrew J. Mayes; parents: Samuel and Nancy 'Dutch' Blackburn Bryant; sons: Kelly Ray Mayes and Conley Mayes; daughters: Wilma Mayes Lyman, Margaret Mayes and Juanita Mayes Cooper; several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his sons: Johnson (Jessie) Mayes, Buford (Jane) Mayes both of Speedwell, Adolphus (Delores) Mayes of Knoxville; daughter, Vida (Duane) Weber of Ypsilanti, Mi.; sister, Mary Alice Swangim of Middlesboro, Ky.; grandsons: Douglas R. Mayes, John David Mayes, Timothy Weber, Phillip Weber, Jerry Mayes, Brian Mayes and Patrick Mayes; granddaughters: Pamela Wildenhold, Stacie Mayes and Buffy Byrd. Funeral Services were held 1 p.m. Friday, October 22 at Reece Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Mundy and Rev. Mark Bayless officiating. Music by Shady Grove Church Choir. Burial in Greasy Hollow Cemetery. Pallbearers: grandsons: Douglas R. Mayes, John David Mayes, Timothy Weber, Phillip Weber, Jerry Mayes, Brian Mayes and Patrick Mayes. Reece Funeral Home & Valley Chapel in charge. 869 3651 or 626-4249. ******************************* Fannie Mae "Faye" Philpot, age 80, of Oak Ridge, was born November 15, 1923 in Claiborne County and passed away October 21, 2004 at Methodist Medical Center. She worked at the K-25 plant during the wars years and later worked with Philpot Cleaners & Laundry. She was preceded in death by her parents: Emily Bull Seals and George Washington Seals. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Bryce Philpot; son, Halen E. Philpot and wife, Barbara; daughters: Linda Morrison and husband, Lee and Joy Philpot; nephew, Winston H. Davis and wife, Jeannette of Maryville; nieces: Henrietta Knapp of Oak Ridge, Shannon Warren and Julie Williams of Maryville; brother-in-law, Delbert Philpot of Oak Ridge; 4 grandchildren: Rachel Morrison and Tyler Morrison, Carmen Philpot and Merritt Philpot all of Oak Ridge; special friend, Rene Hawkins. Funeral Services were held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, October 24 at Weatherford Mortuary with Rev. Joe Easterly officiating. Burial in Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family asks that memorials be made to Robertsville Baptist Church, 251 Robertsville Rd., Oak Ridge, Tn. 37830. Weatherford Mortuary, Oak Ridge, in charge. ******************************* Virdie Naomi Sutton, age 92, of New Tazewell, was born December 5, 1911 and passed away October 20, 2004 at North Haven Health Care Center in Knoxville. She was a member of Cave Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barton Sutton; infant son, Bob. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-Law: Don and Dean Sutton; granddaughters: Kay Hayes all of Powell, Diane Hranek of Knoxville and Robin Hill of Claxton; 3 great granddaughters; 3 great grandsons; 1 great great-grandson; 1 great great-granddaughter; a host of other relative and friends. Graveside Services were held 10 a.m. Saturday, October 23 at Cave Springs Cemetery with Rev. Kenny Williams officiating. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ************************ Allen "Tex" Webb, age 64, of Rockwood and formerly of Cumberland Gap, passed away October 19, 2004 at the Baptist Hospital West in Knoxville. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rockwood and Toledo's Eagles Club. He was a manager and chef of Betsy Ross Restaurant in Toledo, Oh. He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Mandy Webb; daughter, Loretta; brothers: C.J. Webb, Cotton Webb, C. J. Webb and Bill Webb all formerly of Cumberland Gap; sister, Wilma Webb Allen also of Cumberland Gap and Toledo, Survivors include his wife, Gloria Webb, Rockwood; daughters: Allison and Amanda of Rockwood; son, Anthony of Michigan; sister, Ada Webb Shelton of LaFollette; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Friday, August 22 at 6 p.m. from the First Presbyterian Church of Rockwood with Rev. Crawford King officiating. Evans Mortuary, Rockwood, in charge. ************************end of obits

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