>From The LaFollette Press 30 Aug 2007 Frank C. Agee, age 91 of LaFollette Paul Edward Dople, age 63 of Wooldridge Phyllis Fraley, age 59 of LaFollette Phillip Terry Hammond, age 47 of Heiskell Clara A Hipple, age 83, a resident of Miamisburg, Pauline Boles Cantrell Hunter, age 85, of Knoxville, William Bobby Jones, age 69 Sara Brown Lay, age 45 of Pioneer Charles J. Leach, age 85 of LaFollette Colonel Lee Douglas Lindsey, age 52 Juanita Burress Lowe of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette, Lydia Beatrice Wilson Peavley, age 88, of LaFollette Hazel Ramey, age 83 of Sidney, OH Jeanette Curry Rogers, age 86, of LaFollette, Cecil Andrew Sharp, age 82 of LaFollette Leamon Dale Shelton, age 56 of LaFollette, formerly of Toledo, OH, Onilda "Pat" Barnett Shelton Earl W. Violette, age 73, of LaFollette, Frank C. Agee, age 91 of LaFollette passed away Aug. 28 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He attended the LaFollette United Methodist Church, was a member of Campbell County Masonic Lodge #778 F.&A.M., and was a Shriner. He owned and operated Agee and Walters Furniture Store for over 70 years. He was preceded in death by wife, Nina Dossett Agee and son, Billy Frank Agee. He is survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Lucille Claiborne; nephews, John Hogan Claiborne IV, and Frank Moore and wife, Mellissa all of LaFollette, and Bill Dossett of Knoxville; niece, Frances M. Allen of Nevada City, CA; seven great nieces and nephews; several other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Friday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. at the LaFollette United Methodist Church with Rev. Dave Henderson officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 5 to 7 p.m. before services. Interment will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 1 at the Woodlawn Cemetery In lieu of flowers family requests that memorials be sent to the LaFollette United Methodist Church, 808 E. Central Ave., LaFollette, TN 37766. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 30, 2007 Paul Edward Dople, age 63 of Wooldridge passed away Aug. 16 at the Beech Tree Manor Hospice. He was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Dople; brother, Billy Dople. He is survived by his daughters, Shawn Cummins and husband, Jerome of Jellico, Crystal Cooper of Jellico; sons, Steven Dople of Newcomb, Seth Dople of Jellico, Joey Parrott of Jellico; sister, Cathy Owens; grandchildren, Haley, Lindsey and Brandon Cooper, Derek, Blake, Emily and Ryne Cummins, Alex and Megan Dople; a host of friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Aug. 18 at the Harp Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerome Walden and Rev. Francis Dople, Jr. officiating. Interment was in the Douglas Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 30, 2007 Phyllis Fraley, age 59 of LaFollette passed away Aug. 27 at the St. Mary's Medical Center. She loved her family and enjoyed going to Cade's Cove. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Fraley; parents, Ted and Beulah Lane Walden. She is survived by her daughters, Wanda Sue Harmon, Sheila Riggs, and Mary Overbey all of LaFollette; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren; brothers, Willis "Bud" Walden, James Walden; sisters, Lois Farrar of Caryville, Wilma Rutherford of Jacksboro; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. in the Martin Wilson Chapel with the Rev. Andrew Ayers officiating. Interment will follow in the Peabody Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 30, 2007 Phillip Terry Hammond, age 47 of Heiskell passed away Aug. 21. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church of LaFollette. He was an employee of Sun E lectric Company in Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sherry Lynette Lee; step-dad, Edward Hammond. He is survived by his mother, Jeanette Parrott of Heiskell; father, Robert B Lee of LaFollette; wife, Michelle Hammond; sons, Michael Hammond and wife Rachele of PA, Christopher Hammond of Knoxville; daughters, Andrea Hammond of Knoxville, Stephanie and Meagan Hammond of Knoxville, grandchildren, Dominique, Destiny, and Dalilah; brothers, Robbie, Scott, James, Mike, Ronnie, Donnie, Johnny, Jimmy, Eddie, Chucky, Kenny, John, and Brian; sisters, Debbie, Carol Ann, Deanna, Tammy, Danna,Lindsey, Jessie, Kim, and Norma Lynn; several nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law. Funeral services were held Aug. 24 at the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with the Rev. James Hammond and Rev. Joe Norris officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family c/o James Hammond, 7902 Bernstein Lane, Knoxville, TN 37938. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 30, 2007 Clara A Hipple, age 83, a resident of Miamisburg, passed away at her residence on July 11. She was born on Jan. 22, 1924 in Dayton, OH to the late, Albert and Sarah (Walden) Ayers. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Hipple on Nov. 3, 2003. She is survived by her son, James A. (Jacqueline) Hipple; daughter, Carolyn E. (Larry) Herron all of Miamisburg; sister, Mavis Gibson of LaFollette; grandchildren, Christopher (Jamie) Foster, Matthew and Joseph Foster, James, Benjamin, Sarah Rose and Stephanie Hipple; great granddaughter, Lily Athena Foster. Funeral services will be held on July 16 at 10 a.m. at the Gebhart-Schmdit-Parramore Funeral Home, Miamisburg. Gebhart-Schmdit-Parramore Funeral Home LaFollette Press Aug. 30, 2007 Pauline Boles Cantrell Hunter, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away Aug. 24 after an extended illness. She was born Dec. 29, 1921 to the late J.A. Boles and Lillie Lane Boles. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Bearden. For 59 years, she was a long standing employee and owner of Imperial Cantrell Manufacturing Co. of Jellico. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard A. Cantrell; sister, Helen E. Morgan; brother-in-law, E.C. Morgan; and brother, Henry Bascom Boles. She is survived by: her husband, John E. Hunter; special niece, Sherry P. Morgan of Knoxville; special nephew, Larry A. Boles and wife, Jill of Jellico; sister-in-law, Hazel Boles of Jellico; great nephew, Gary Boles of Ooltewah; great nieces, Lisa Bright of Maryville and Lori Farris of Jellico; great-great nieces, Megan Farris of Jellico and Kaitlyn Bright of Maryville; great-great nephew, Atlas Farris of Jellico; and a host of friends and loved ones. Funeral services were held Aug. 26 at Rose Mortuary Chapel with Dr. Larry Fields officiating. Interment was in the Highland Memorial Cemetery. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 30, 2007 William Bobby Jones, age 69 passed away peacefully at his home in LaFollette. He was under Hospice Care. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Speedwell. He was born in LaFollette on Feb. 15, 1938. He entered the Military in 1955 where he trained at Wildflicken in Germany. He was stationed in Berlin, Germany for nearly two years. He was a trained marksman and he represented the US Army pistol team in various tournaments. He also ran various projectors for the army as well. After the military, he worked as a carpenter and contractor for nearly forty years. Self employed and then retired. He loved to witness to people about the Lord wherever he went. He loved to go fishing, camping and working with wood. He traveled quite a bit with his family around the eastern states during his working years. And was an entertaining story-teller to all six of his children as well as grandchildren. He was a very caring father, husband, and friend. He and his wife, Faye (Morgan) Jones were married for 48 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Maynard Rutherford; step father, Elmer Jones; mother, Ruby Jones; son, Alan Conrad "Bill" Jones. He is survived by his wife, Faye (Morgan) Jones; sons, Bobby Jones and William Tracey Jones of Maine, Billy Ray Jones of OH; daughters, Linda Jones- Kimberlin and Rita Ayers of LaFollette; brother, Paul Jones of LaFollette; sister, Margie Reed of IN; 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Aug. 28 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with the Rev. Charles Goins and Rev. Bill Asbury officiating. Interment was in the Peabody Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 30, 2007 Sara Brown Lay, age 45 of Pioneer passed away on Aug. 25 at her home. She was born May 4, 1962 in Jellico. She is survived by her mother, Peggy Brown of Pioneer; companion, Mark Blalock of Pioneer; daughters, Jackie Perkins and husband, Johnny and their son, Aaron of Jellico, Marsha Anderson and husband, Billy and their children, Billy, Jason, Christopher, Sarah, Braxton and Joseph of Williamsburg, KY; son, Carl Brown and wife, Tosha and their children, Sara, Caleb and Bryson of Jellico; sisters, Faye Logan and Peggy Logan; brother, Bill Brown of Pioneer; a host of family and friends to mourn her passing. Funeral services were held Aug. 27 in the chapel of Harp Funeral Home with the Rev. Earl Powers officiating. Interment was in the Valley View Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 30, 2007 Charles J. Leach, age 85 of LaFollette passed away Aug. 22 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired police officer with the LaFollette Police Department. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Leach. He is survived by his daughter, Dianne Lucas of Christiana, TN; granddaughters, Brandi Smith-Evans and husband, Christopher of Christiana, TN, Christi Fidler and husband, Peter of Mt. Juliet, TN; great grandsons, Shae Smith and Grayson Evans of Christiana, TN, Ashton Fidler and Calen Fidler of Mt. Juliet, TN; sisters, Bessie and Shirley both of Ohio; special friend, Edith Wilson of LaFollette. Funeral services were held Aug. 24 in the Walters Chapel with the Rev. Charles Sparks officiating. Interment was in the Campbell Memorial Gardens with military honors conducted by Campbell County Honor Guard. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 30, 2007 Colonel Lee Douglas Lindsey, age 52 passed away Aug. 17 at his home in Kingsport. He is survived by his companion, Rebecca Stevens of Kingsport; daughters, Rebecca Coyt Hagan and husband, Jeff of Twin City, GA, Terri Moses and husband, Rev. Daniel of Richmond, IN, Joanie Gregory and husband, Jeff of Corbin, KY; brothers, James Douglas of Corbin, KY, Michael Douglas of Jellico; sisters, Geneva Ball of Williamsburg, KY, Lillian Marlow and husband, S.M. of Williamsburg, KY, Irene Chitwood and husband, Thomas of Jellico, Doreene Evans of LaFollette; seven grandchildren and a host of family and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Aug. 20 in the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Billy Carpenter officiating. Interment was in the Douglas Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 30, 2007 Juanita Burress Lowe of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Aug. 27 at Shannondale Nursing Home. She was a member of Nicks Creek Baptist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, P.B. and Biddie Burress; husband of 56 years, J.M. Lowe; son, Jeff Lowe; brothers, R.E., Ova, and Roy Burress; sisters, Geneva Burress and Vena Cross. She is survived by her son, Lawrence and wife Evelyn Lowe; daughter, Barbara and husband Laymond Cross, all of Knoxville; daughter-in-law, Marie Lowe of Largo, FL; sister, Cleta Thomas of Knoxville; grandchildren, Edward and Deanna Lowe, Janet and John Sosville, Tammy and Danny Long, Jeff Jr. and Jacob Lowe; great grandchildren, Brittany, Randall, Alex, Channing, Dalton, Hunter and Madison; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Graveside services will be held Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. at Campbell Memorial Gardens. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 30, 2007 Lydia Beatrice Wilson Peavley, age 88, of LaFollette passed away Aug. 24 at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. She was a very caring mother and grandmother. She loved flowers, gardening, quilting and canning. She was a very hard worker who enjoyed going to church when she was able. Her family was her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Peavley; parents, Albert and Martha Beeler Wilson; brothers, Charlie, Horace and Homer Wilson; sisters, Christine White, Janie Kitts and Walcie Wilson. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Carl Wayne and Sharon Peavely of LaFollette; granddaughter and husband, Kimberly Layne and Jim Walker of LaFollette; grandsons and wives, Michael Dewayne and Sissy Peavley of LaFollette, Carl Edwin and Samantha Peavley of Caryville; sister and husband, Monnie and Lathern Brantley of LaFollette; 10 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 26 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with the Rev. OD Hill officiating. Interment was in the Wilson Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 30, 2007 Hazel Ramey, age 83 of Sidney, OH passed away Aug. 22 at the Fairhaven Nursing Home in Sidney, OH. He was a very caring, loving person. She was thoughtful of others, loved to joke with people and play pranks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Edward Ramey; parents, Daniel and Mossie Marlow Evans; brother, Veryl Teague. She is survived by her sister, Mary J. Henderson of Sidney, OH. Graveside services were held Aug. 24 in the Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Hobert McCreary officiating. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 30, 2007 Jeanette Curry Rogers, age 86, of LaFollette, born Jan.16, 1921, passed away Aug.24. Jack and Jeanette were owners of Rogers Marina and Resort and had treasured memories of the guests and homeowners there. She enjoyed the fun and friendship of their fellow members in the Up and Down Club. She was a devoted member of the LaFollette United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by husband James Conley Rogers, Jr.; parents, William F. and Effie J. Curry; brothers, Bobby and Eddie Curry; sisters, Billie Bird and Georgia Weagle. She is survived by her daughter, Connie Rogers Bolton of St. Charles, MO; son, Gary Curry Rogers of LaFollette; daughter and son in law, Pamela Rogers Campbell and Jess D. Campbell; cherished grandchildren, Curry Leigh Campbell and Jess Coby Campbell, all of Farragut. A memorial service was held Aug. 27 at the LaFollette United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dave Henderson officiating. A donation to the American Diabetes Association or LaFollette United Methodist Church would be a tribute to her life. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 30, 2007 Cecil Andrew Sharp, age 82 of LaFollette passed away Aug. 24 at the Sunbridge Nursing Home in LaFollette. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was one of the last survivors of Pearl Harbor. He served in the US Navy during World War II. He was preceded in death by his son, Eddie Sharp; parents, Earth Franklin and Dora Paul Sharp; brothers, Donnie and Edward Sharp.He is survived by his sons, Johnny Massengill of Jacksboro, Colin Sharp of Columbus, OH; daughter, Teresa Sharp of Toledo, OH; brother, Benny Sharp of Caryville; several grandchildren and step grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 27 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with the Rev. Don Allen officiating. Interment was in the Campbell Memorial Gardens with the Campbell County Honor Guard in charge of graveside services. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 30, 2007 Leamon Dale Shelton, age 56 of LaFollette, formerly of Toledo, OH, passed away Aug. 25 at his home. He was employed by Kroger Corporation He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Hoover Shelton. He is survived by his son, Nolan Shelton of Toledo, OH; mother, Ada Shelton; brother, Bruce Wayne Shelton and wife, Helen; sister, Debra Bolton and husband, Robert, all of LaFollette; several other relatives and friends. The family has requested that all services be private. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 30, 2007 Onilda "Pat" Barnett Shelton answered the Lord's call to lay down her burdens and come home to rest on Aug. 26 at Sunbridge of LaFollette. She was born in Wooldridge, on Feb. 12, 1930, the daughter of Fred and Ruby Gillum Barnett. In her late teens, she moved to Dayton, OH, with her mom, Ruby, and siblings. She married Foister Shelton and they raised their daughters, Darlene and Christy in Dayton. Upon her husband's retirement from NCR, they returned to Jacksboro. She loved the Lord, her family, and her ever present cup of coffee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Foister Shelton; father, Fred Barnett; mother, Ruby Cohan; sister, Kathleen; brothers, Joe, Arnold, Carson, RC, Wallace. She is survived by daughters, Darlene Christy and their spouses, Rob and Steve; her adored grandchildren, Shelley, spouse, Dave, and Elizabeth, spouse, James; sister, Inez Stephens and her children, Sandy, Johnnie, Shirley, Bunny, Pam, Bill Buddy, as well as their spouses and children; brothers, Dallas, JB Willard Barnett; there is a host of family members on the Shelton family side as well including June and Don Forstner and Jache and Omar Gwin. Graveside funeral services were held will be held Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. at the Douglas Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Stephens officiating. Cox and Son Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 30, 2007 Earl W. Violette, age 73, of LaFollette, passed away Aug. 27 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice in Knoxville. He was a Christian and a US Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland and Sadie Harris Violette; brother, Charles Violette.He is survived by his daughter, Nancy of FL; sons, David and James of LaFollette; three grandchildren; brothers, LeVern of Dayton, OH, Kermit of LaFollette, Bob of Seattle, WA and John of Clinton; sisters, Margaret Moore of LaFollette, Wanda LaVerdiere and husband, Roger of Jacksboro and Katie Bunch of LaFollette. Graveside services and interment were held Aug. 29 in the Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Daryl Ross officiating. Military Honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 30, 2007 =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! 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>From The Oak Ridger 31 Aug 2007 Harold Fletcher, age 75, of Oliver Springs, Knoxville College graduate and former head coach, Harold Fletcher, age 75, of Oliver Springs, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at his home. Born in Front Royal, Virginia, Harold came from high school in Manassas, Virginia, to Tennessee in 1951 to attend Knoxville College, where he played football and was the quarterback for four years. Following his college career after several years as instructor and coach for the state of Tennessee at Pikeville, Harold returned to Knoxville College as head coach of the Bulldogs for an additional two years. After coaching, Mr. Fletcher became the director of the Scarboro Community Center for the city of Oak Ridge, and eventually worked for 28 years at the Y-12 Plant, retiring in 1998. He is preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and John Fletcher and by brothers, Hampton and Johnny He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife of 52 years, Alma Griffin Fletcher; five children, Adrian Fletcher of Huntsville, Alabama; VaNita Boston of Oliver Springs; Pauletta Fletcher of Dayton, Ohio; Alicia (Calvin) Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Elizzabeth Fletcher of the home. He is also survived by two sisters, Edna Baltimore and Helen Fletcher of Front Royal, Va.; a brother-in-law, Bronce (Barbara) Griffin of Oliver Springs; two sisters-in-law, Pauline Woods and Alyce Griffin, both of Oliver Springs; a host of nieces and nephews, Virginia (Tony) Brown, Evelyn Fletcher, Walter Fletcher, Johnny Fletcher all of Virginia; Larry (Valerie) Boulware of Virginia; R.J. (Melva) Boulware of Columbia, S.C.; Broncine (Steve) Carter of Laurel, Md.; Ronolda (Robert) Dooley, Falls Church, Va.; Greg (Mitzi) Griffin of Oliver Springs; Joe (Marilyn) Griffin of Knoxville, Tenn.; Anthony Fritz of Oliver Springs; Kenneth Fritz of Chattanooga, Tenn.; Tchad (Suzanne) Griffin of Knoxville, Tenn.; and Yvette Woods of Oliver Springs, and a very special nephew Tyrone Fritz of Oliver Springs. Special friends include Fred H. Foster, Ruby Jean Knaff, Jeremiah Henderson, Phillip Hyman, Charles Mitchell (Jane) of Front Royal, Va.; and many who experienced him as a teacher, coach, leader and support person that had a significant impact on their lives. The family will receive friends from 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, at Sharp Funeral Home, 209 Roane St., Oliver Springs. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, at Little Leaf Baptist Church, 228 Tri-County Boulevard, Oliver Springs. Burial and graveside services will follow at Anderson Memorial Gardens. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online register book for Mr. Fletcher is available at www.sharpfh.com. =========================================== 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 ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

>From The Oak Ridger 30 Aug 2007 Willard Cecil Marlar, 85, of Oak Ridge, Robert "Bob" Lind Miller, 53, of Knoxville, formerly of Silver Spring, Md., and Oak Ridge, Tenn., Billie Mortimore, age 83, of Harriman, Willard Cecil Marlar, 85, of Oak Ridge, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, while in the presence of his family. He had been diagnosed with cancer several weeks before and had remained at home with his family until being taken to Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge on Tuesday. Born May 20, 1922, in Burnsville, Miss., he was the son of Charlie L. Marlar Sr. and Alice Leo Hampton Marlar. He was a graduate of Burnsville High School, attended Northeast Mississippi Junior College and Florence State Teachers College in Alabama. As a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army, he was a World War II veteran. He and his wife, Mackie Mae Robinson Marlar, were married on June 6, 1943, in Corinth, Miss. They moved to Oak Ridge in 1944 but returned to Mississippi in 1947. They made a permanent move to Oak Ridge in 1953. The Marlars celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in June. Mr. Marlar had been employed with Union Carbide Nuclear Division until his retirement in 1974. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and an active volunteer in the Oak Ridge community. He was an especially active volunteer in Oak Ridge High School athletics. The Willard Marlar Courage & Determination Award was created in his honor and is given each year to an ORHS football player who exemplified courage and determination in overcoming physical barriers. He was the recipient of the 2006 Wildcats' Dedication Award. An avid wildflower gardener, he also enjoyed traveling, fishing and sports. He loved and was dedicated to his family. In addition to his wife of 64 years, Mackie Mae Marlar, Mr. Marlar is survived by two sons, Jerry Marlar and his wife, Ginger, of Longview, Texas, and Terry Marlar and his wife, Claudia, of Loudon; two daughters, Celia Raines and her husband, Lynn, of Clinton, and Lynda Marlar of Oak Ridge; and two sisters, Thelma Morris of Oak Ridge and Ann Gordon of Evergreen, Colo. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, McKeever Marlar and his wife, Leigh, of Oak Ridge, Regan Carlile and her husband, Zachary, of Longview; Grainger Marlar of Knoxville; Jason Marlar of Houston, Texas; Travis Henderson of Oak Ridge; Darren Raines and his wife, Kelly, of Knoxville; and Todd Raines and his wife, Elizabeth, of Hollywood, Calif.; two foster grandchildren, Johnny Acuff and Rayna Acuff, both of Knoxville; five great-grandchildren, Haley Marlar and McKinley Marlar, both of Oak Ridge, and Virginia Carlile, Quinton Carlile and Hampton Carlile, all of Longview; and by several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, R.G. Marlar, Charlie Marlar Jr., Lola Smith, and Zola White; and by a nephew, Jackie Morris. The family would like to express its appreciation to Dr. Mary Misischia and the fourth floor staff at MMC, and Hospice nurse Debbie Spellman and Covenant Hospice and for their professional care and kindness. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of donations to Covenant Home Hospice, in care of Fort Sanders Foundation, 1901 W. Clinch Ave., Knoxville TN 37916-9986, or to a charity of the donor's choice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, in the chapel of Weatherford Mortuary. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. The Rev. Brent Hall will officiate. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. An online guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. Robert "Bob" Lind Miller, 53, of Knoxville, formerly of Silver Spring, Md., and Oak Ridge, Tenn., died on Aug. 29, 2007, after a courageous year-long battle with a glioblastoma multiforme brain tumor. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father and friend. He was a gifted listener and conversationalist and always enjoyed talking with family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with his daughters, nieces, nephews and grandson. Bob worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for 25 years as an air quality control specialist in the Energy Division. He was especially proud of his work on various clean coal projects. Bob enjoyed a long-standing culinary relationship with his "Lunch Bunch," Bo, Keith, Marty, Mikhail and Stas. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with both a bachelor of science degree and a master of science degree in meteorology. He chose a career in meteorology after working on the weather merit badge for his Eagle Scout award. While at Penn State, Bob was an enthusiastic member of the Theta Chi fraternity. He played trombone in the Penn State Blue Band, Washington Redskins Marching Band, and the Oak Ridge Community Band. He spent the past year fulfilling a lifelong dream of traveling to all 50 states. He also traveled to Europe, South Africa, Japan and Indonesia. Always up for an adventure, he enjoyed yearly hikes up Mount LeConte with his wife and friends Dave and Sarah. He was also working on a personal-best time for running up and back to the summit of Mount LeConte via his favorite trail, Alum Bluff. He canoed the Boundary Waters, went on safari in Africa, took his family on many road trips (some with surprising consequences), and geocached. Bob was a dedicated runner, rower and skier. He volunteered with the Oak Ridge Rowing Association and enjoyed participating in crew events. He was in the Knoxville Track Club and successfully ran the half marathon. He was a 10-year member of the MHUGA Rafting Association (cuno mas!). He attended First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge for many years. Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Lind Miller, and nephew, Robert Neal Willis. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Rose Miller; father, Robert D. Miller of Silver Spring, Md.; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Chris Gadda of Palo Alto, Calif., and Stephanie and Troy McHenry of Lynchburg, Va.; grandson, Grant McHenry; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Debby Miller of Clarksville, Md.; brother-in-law, Mel Willis and wife, Sharon; sister-in-law, Teresa Lechter and husband, Robert; beloved nieces and nephews, Scott, Kary, Johnny, Casey, Matt, Kelley, Laura, Lauren; cousins, Christine and David Knisley; and special friends, Dave and Sarah Hetrick, Rich and Eileen Saylor, Steve and Katie Perry, and Bill and Ellen Rooney. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, followed by a Celebration of Life at 4 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with the Rev. Tom Baez officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University Medical Center, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710, or Angel Flight Inc., 1515 E. 71st Street St. 312, Tulsa, OK 74136. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, is serving the Miller family. Billie Mortimore, age 83, of Harriman, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Alyce Mortimore of Harriman; daughters, Jane Sampson of Florida and Jill Mortimore Walker and husband, Jeff, of Knoxville; stepdaughters, Candy Sharp and husband, Ralph, of Harriman, and Linda Bishop and husband, Gary, of Texas; son, Bill Mortimore and wife, Jean, of Denver, Colo.; stepson, Fred Stralow and wife, Stephenie, of Texas; sister, Stella Chavez and husband, J.R., of New Mexico; and by 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman is 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 ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

>From The Oak Ridger 30 Aug 2007 Willard Cecil Marlar, 85, of Oak Ridge, Robert "Bob" Lind Miller, 53, of Knoxville, formerly of Silver Spring, Md., and Oak Ridge, Tenn. Billie Mortimore, age 83, of Harriman, Willard Cecil Marlar, 85, of Oak Ridge, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, while in the presence of his family. He had been diagnosed with cancer several weeks before and had remained at home with his family until being taken to Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge on Tuesday. Born May 20, 1922, in Burnsville, Miss., he was the son of Charlie L. Marlar Sr. and Alice Leo Hampton Marlar. He was a graduate of Burnsville High School, attended Northeast Mississippi Junior College and Florence State Teachers College in Alabama. As a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army, he was a World War II veteran. He and his wife, Mackie Mae Robinson Marlar, were married on June 6, 1943, in Corinth, Miss. They moved to Oak Ridge in 1944 but returned to Mississippi in 1947. They made a permanent move to Oak Ridge in 1953. The Marlars celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in June. Mr. Marlar had been employed with Union Carbide Nuclear Division until his retirement in 1974. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and an active volunteer in the Oak Ridge community. He was an especially active volunteer in Oak Ridge High School athletics. The Willard Marlar Courage & Determination Award was created in his honor and is given each year to an ORHS football player who exemplified courage and determination in overcoming physical barriers. He was the recipient of the 2006 Wildcats' Dedication Award. An avid wildflower gardener, he also enjoyed traveling, fishing and sports. He loved and was dedicated to his family. In addition to his wife of 64 years, Mackie Mae Marlar, Mr. Marlar is survived by two sons, Jerry Marlar and his wife, Ginger, of Longview, Texas, and Terry Marlar and his wife, Claudia, of Loudon; two daughters, Celia Raines and her husband, Lynn, of Clinton, and Lynda Marlar of Oak Ridge; and two sisters, Thelma Morris of Oak Ridge and Ann Gordon of Evergreen, Colo. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, McKeever Marlar and his wife, Leigh, of Oak Ridge, Regan Carlile and her husband, Zachary, of Longview; Grainger Marlar of Knoxville; Jason Marlar of Houston, Texas; Travis Henderson of Oak Ridge; Darren Raines and his wife, Kelly, of Knoxville; and Todd Raines and his wife, Elizabeth, of Hollywood, Calif.; two foster grandchildren, Johnny Acuff and Rayna Acuff, both of Knoxville; five great-grandchildren, Haley Marlar and McKinley Marlar, both of Oak Ridge, and Virginia Carlile, Quinton Carlile and Hampton Carlile, all of Longview; and by several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, R.G. Marlar, Charlie Marlar Jr., Lola Smith, and Zola White; and by a nephew, Jackie Morris. The family would like to express its appreciation to Dr. Mary Misischia and the fourth floor staff at MMC, and Hospice nurse Debbie Spellman and Covenant Hospice and for their professional care and kindness. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of donations to Covenant Home Hospice, in care of Fort Sanders Foundation, 1901 W. Clinch Ave., Knoxville TN 37916-9986, or to a charity of the donor's choice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, in the chapel of Weatherford Mortuary. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. The Rev. Brent Hall will officiate. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. An online guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. Robert "Bob" Lind Miller, 53, of Knoxville, formerly of Silver Spring, Md., and Oak Ridge, Tenn., died on Aug. 29, 2007, after a courageous year-long battle with a glioblastoma multiforme brain tumor. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father and friend. He was a gifted listener and conversationalist and always enjoyed talking with family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with his daughters, nieces, nephews and grandson. Bob worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for 25 years as an air quality control specialist in the Energy Division. He was especially proud of his work on various clean coal projects. Bob enjoyed a long-standing culinary relationship with his "Lunch Bunch," Bo, Keith, Marty, Mikhail and Stas. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with both a bachelor of science degree and a master of science degree in meteorology. He chose a career in meteorology after working on the weather merit badge for his Eagle Scout award. While at Penn State, Bob was an enthusiastic member of the Theta Chi fraternity. He played trombone in the Penn State Blue Band, Washington Redskins Marching Band, and the Oak Ridge Community Band. He spent the past year fulfilling a lifelong dream of traveling to all 50 states. He also traveled to Europe, South Africa, Japan and Indonesia. Always up for an adventure, he enjoyed yearly hikes up Mount LeConte with his wife and friends Dave and Sarah. He was also working on a personal-best time for running up and back to the summit of Mount LeConte via his favorite trail, Alum Bluff. He canoed the Boundary Waters, went on safari in Africa, took his family on many road trips (some with surprising consequences), and geocached. Bob was a dedicated runner, rower and skier. He volunteered with the Oak Ridge Rowing Association and enjoyed participating in crew events. He was in the Knoxville Track Club and successfully ran the half marathon. He was a 10-year member of the MHUGA Rafting Association (cuno mas!). He attended First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge for many years. Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Lind Miller, and nephew, Robert Neal Willis. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Rose Miller; father, Robert D. Miller of Silver Spring, Md.; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Chris Gadda of Palo Alto, Calif., and Stephanie and Troy McHenry of Lynchburg, Va.; grandson, Grant McHenry; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Debby Miller of Clarksville, Md.; brother-in-law, Mel Willis and wife, Sharon; sister-in-law, Teresa Lechter and husband, Robert; beloved nieces and nephews, Scott, Kary, Johnny, Casey, Matt, Kelley, Laura, Lauren; cousins, Christine and David Knisley; and special friends, Dave and Sarah Hetrick, Rich and Eileen Saylor, Steve and Katie Perry, and Bill and Ellen Rooney. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, followed by a Celebration of Life at 4 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with the Rev. Tom Baez officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University Medical Center, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710, or Angel Flight Inc., 1515 E. 71st Street St. 312, Tulsa, OK 74136. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, is serving the Miller family. Billie Mortimore, age 83, of Harriman, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Alyce Mortimore of Harriman; daughters, Jane Sampson of Florida and Jill Mortimore Walker and husband, Jeff, of Knoxville; stepdaughters, Candy Sharp and husband, Ralph, of Harriman, and Linda Bishop and husband, Gary, of Texas; son, Bill Mortimore and wife, Jean, of Denver, Colo.; stepson, Fred Stralow and wife, Stephenie, of Texas; sister, Stella Chavez and husband, J.R., of New Mexico; and by 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman is 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 ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

ALLEN, PAUL EUGENE - age 62 of Kodak, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2007. He attended Smithwood Baptist Church and was a 27 year employee of Cherokee/Dan River Textile Mill. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Kate Allen and brother Fred Allen. Survivors: daughter, Misty Lowe and husband Shawn; son, Ronnie Allen and wife Linda; grandchildren, Cory Shults, Breanna Allen, Shawna Lowe; sisters, Jewell Kirby and husband Bates, Joan Hudson; sister-in-law, Donna Allen; aunts, Stella Burnett, Maude Allen; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Whytani Lane. Funeral service 7 pm Friday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Burkett officiating. Interment 11 am Saturday in Laurel Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4-7 pm Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. www.atchleyfuneralhome.com. ARMSTRONG, CHARLES HARRIS, JR. - of Jefferson City, born September 20, 1929, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on August 29, 2007, at St. Mary's Residential Hospice Center. He helped found St. Barnabas Episcopal-Lutheran Church in Jefferson City, the Church of the Annunciation, Newport, and was a member of All Saints' Episcopal Church, Morristown, where he served as Senior Warden, Layreader and Chalice Bearer. He was a graduate of Birmingham-Southern College where he received a B.S. in Geology and was a member of Sigma Gamma Epsilon honorary fraternity and a brother in Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, serving as President during his senior year. Charles did graduate work at Emory University where he met his wife of 49 years, Dr. Anne Collier Armstrong. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from United States Steel (USX Corporation) after 31 years of service. As a professional geologist and an amateur astronomer, Charles was a man of science. He was ! active and served as chairman of the East Tennessee section of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers. He was active in civic and community work, serving as President of the College Community Council and President of the Jefferson City Friends of the Library during the time the library was enlarged. He also was an active Scouter in the Smoky Mountain Council of Boys Scouts of America, having served as Pack Master, troop committeeman, District Commissioner and Chairman of the Scout Show. Charles also loved genealogy and Scottish-American activities and he served as President of the Armstrong Clan Society, the Knoxville Scottish Society, Chairman of the Tarbolton Burns Club, a Director of the Gatlinburg Scottish Games and adjutant of Post 328 of the Scottish American Military Society. He was a Knight of the Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem and was an F.S.A. Scot. He loved to travel and enjoyed sailing, having founded and ser! ved as first Commodore of the Cherokee Lake Sailing Club. He w! as a lov ing and devoted husband, father and friend. Charles was preceded in death by: parents, Charles Harris Armstrong and Mary Fitch Armstrong of Birmingham, Alabama. He leaves his wife, Anne; daughter, Anne Armstrong Wing and husband Edward, Knoxville; step granddaughter, Tinsley, Nashville; son, Charles Harris Armstrong III and wife Jeanie, Byrum, Georgia; sister, Mary Katherine Farnham, New Bern, North Carolina; sister-in-law, Betty Collier Kindt, Bokeelia, Florida. He also leaves behind: niece, Karen Farnham Beese, Lafayette, New Jersey; two nephews, R. Craig Farnham III, Lebanon, Kentucky; Douglas W. Farnham, Renton, Washington, and their families. The family extends special thanks to all the staff of St. Mary's Residential Hospice Center and Ridgeview Terrace, Rutledge, where Charles had lived for the last two years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Mary's Residential Hospice Center, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37938 or the Lewy Body Dement! ia Association, PO Box 451429, Atlanta, Georgia 31145-9429. A Celebration of Life service will be held at All Saints' Episcopal Church, 601 West Main Street, Morristown, Tennessee 37814 at 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 1, 2007. The family will receive friends at the reception to follow. Arrangements by East Tennessee Mortuary Service Inc. and All Saints' Episcopal Church. BARTON, BARBARA LANE - age 69 of South Knoxville, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2007 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice after an extended illness. Always dressed in purple, her favorite color, Barbara was known as the Purple Lady. For over 43 years, she sold Tupperware in East Tennessee. Survivors include: husband of 50 years, Robert M. "Bob" Barton, Jr.; daughters and sons-in-law, Kim and Bobby Mullins of Lenoir City, Beth and Mike Murphy; son, Bobby "Bro" Barton of Knoxville. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. A guestbook and additional information is available at: www.berryfuneralhome.com and you are invited to share your thoughts and fond memories of Barbara at her memorial website at: www.MeM.com. BOYANTON, MARYBETH - 60, of Farragut, TN died mid-day Wednesday August 29th after a long battle with cancer. She was an artist and poet that served on the Board of the Knoxville Writers' Guild (KWG). Some of her poetry has been published in New Millennium Writings, Breathing the Same Air: An East Tennessee Anthology and Literary Lunch. She was poetry co-editor of the online journal The Southerner. She also was an assistant editor of poetry for New Millennium Writings, and established the KWG Robert Burns Poetry Award/Terry Semple Memorial Contest in 2000 in memory of her late husband. A working studio artist, Marybeth's visual mediums included oils, watercolors, pastels and dyes on silk. Her silk work was displayed at Nomad Gallery on Market Square in Knoxville, where she was the featured artist in the spring of 2002, and one of her silk paintings was featured on a cover of New Millennium Writings. She had a painting degree from the University of Houston - Clear Lake, and di! d graduate work in art history in Italy in 1978. Her artwork reflects the influences from her time at the Charles W. Hawthorne School of Art in Provincetown, MA. She was affiliate director of the Scottish Society of Knoxville, and editor of the society's bimonthly newsletter, the Tartan Times. Of Irish and Scots-Irish ancestry, Marybeth was on the board of the Scottish Society of Knoxville, where she served as editor of the organization's newsletter. Marybeth was retired from a 25-year career as a communications expert specializing in graphic design, writing and editing print advertising and corporate publications. A native of the Port Arthur, TX, she lived in Houston for many years before moving to Knoxville in 1985. She is survived by her daughter Lisa Butwid of Sturgeon Bay, WI; son Blake Hurst of Austin, TX; brother Earl Boyanton; and grandchildren Gretchen Butwid, Nathan Hurst, and Rebekah Hurst. Friends are invited to gather at Concord Yacht Club to share their memori! es at 2 P.M. Saturday September 1, 2007. Contributions may be ! made to the American Cancer Society. BRANNER, ARTIS - of Knoxville, TN, departed this life on Thursday, August 30, 2007 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Unity Mortuary. DeVAULT, IRIS JEAN PETERS - age 78 of Luttrell, TN born August 20, 1929 in Luttrell, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at St. Mary's Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Jefferson City. Lifetime member of Cedar Ford Baptist Church. She was a Knox County school teacher for 41 years at Gibbs High School. She was a member of Mascot #55 Order of the Eastern Star; a member of Union County Farm Bureau and past board member; a member of Union County Soil Conservation District; and a member of Blaine Red Hat Society. She was a 1951 graduate of Lincoln Memorial University and a member of the Alumni Association. Preceded in death by husband, Obie Darrell (Bud) DeVault (September 8, 2006); parents, Lucy Mae Hubbs and Martin Lafayette Peters; sisters-in-law, Reba Campbell and Blond Mynatt; brothers-in-law, Luna, Newell and John DeVault. She is survived by son, Darrell M. DeVault and wife Connie of Dandridge; granddaughters, Danielle DeVault of Corryton, McK! ay DeVault of Dandridge; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary and J.T. Kennedy, Imogene and Harold Shipe; sister-in-law, LaVerne DeVault all of Blaine; 3 nieces and 2 nephews; special friends, Gordon and Judy Bright, Gary and Ann Coble, Mary and Wayne Ellison. Memorials may be made to Cedar Ford Baptist Church POB 177 Luttrell, TN 37779. An Eastern Star service will be conducted by Knoxville #69 OES at 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 31, 2007 in Stevens Chapel, with a funeral service to follow. Rev. Jeff L. Leach officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Luttrell Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service and interment with Rev. R.C. Harless officiating. Pallbearers will be: Gordon Bright, Jimmy Frost, Bob Hill, James H. Peters, Mark DeVault, Steve DeVault, Gary Coble, Wayne Ellison. Honorary pallbearers, Ready Sunday School Class. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Mrs. DeVault's gu! est book is also available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. ELDER, MICHAEL L. - of Knoxville, departed this life, August 30, 2007 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son mortuary. FLETCHER, HAROLD - age 75 of Oliver Springs, Knoxville College graduate and former Head Coach, died Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at home. Harold came from high school in Manassas, Virginia to Tennessee in 1951 to attend Knoxville College where he played quarterback for 4 years and was the head coach of the Bulldogs for an additional two years. After coaching, Mr. Fletcher became the Director of the Scarboro Community Center for the City of Oak Ridge, and he retired from the Y-12 Plant, in 1998 after 28 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and John Fletcher, and brothers, Hampton and Johnny. He leaves to cherish his memories: his devoted wife of 52 years, Alma Griffin Fletcher; two sisters, Edna Baltimore and Helen Fletcher of Front Royal, VA; five children, Adrian Fletcher, Huntsville, AL; VaNita Boston and Elizzabeth Fletcher of Oliver Springs, TN; Pauletta Fletcher of Dayton, OH; Alicia (Calvin) Johnson, of Cincinnati, OH; also many nieces, nephew! s and friends who have experienced him as a teacher, coach, leader and support person that had a significant impact on their lives. Visitation: Friday, August 31, 2007 5:30-7:30 pm at Sharp Funeral Home, 209 Roane Street, Oliver Springs, TN. Funeral, Saturday, September 1, 2007 at 11:00 am. at Little Leaf Baptist Church, 228 Tri-County Boulevard, Oliver Springs, TN. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. FORD, EMILY E. - age 84 of South Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2007. She was a member of New Hopewell Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: parents, Rans and Nancy Julian; brothers, James, Floyd, Horace, Orville, Ray, Morris and Fletcher Julian; sister, Hazel Henson. Survived by: husband, of 66 years, Fred Ford; son, Randy Ford and wife Cindy of Collierville; daughter, Robyn Ellis and husband Chuck; grandson, Kevin Ellis; and sister, Mae Hillard Stone. Funeral service will be held 8:00 pm Friday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Mark Williams and Rev. Charlie McNutt officiating. Family and friends will meet at New Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery at 10:00 am Saturday for interment services. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com. HANCOCK, WILLIAM E. - age 82 of Nashville, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2007. Mr. Hancock will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Hancock retired from the U.S. Navy as Lieutenant after 21 years of service. He also worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 50 years as Chief of Conservation Programs. Mr. Hancock was an active member of Lyncoya Hills Baptist Church for 40 years where he served as Deacon, member of Nashville Area Agricultural Club, Lions Club, Rotary Club, U.S. Naval Reserve and Officers Club. Preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Harriet Hancock; brother, Jack Hancock. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Billie Jones Hancock; daughter, Susan Hulan; son, Dr. Allan F. (JoAnn) Hancock; granddaughter, Jennifer (Brent) Peterson; great granddaughters, Khole Peterson, Audrey Anna Bella Peterson; sister, Virginia Inklebarger; brother, Howard (Dolores) Hancock. In Nashville, visitation with the family from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Hib! bett & Hailey Funeral Home, 429 Donelson Pike, Nashville. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Lincoya Hills Baptist Church, Nashville, with Dr. James McLemore officiating. In Knoxville, the family will receive friends from 2-5:00 p.m. Sunday at Stevens Mortuary. A graveside service and interment will take place Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Serving the family, Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Mr. Hancock's guest book is also available at: www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. HAYNIE, TINA DAWN (McALISTER) - joined the Lord Monday, August 27, 2007. She left us peacefully in her sleep of natural causes. She will be laid to rest at Forest Glade Cemetery in Mexia, Texas beside her father, Larry Joe. Remembering her life is her husband, Thomas W. Haynie, her brothers, Skeeter and Joseph McAlister and step-mother, Tammy McAlister. Her adopted family, Bill, Sherrye, Will and Andrea Iannazzo will also miss her greatly. Tina devoted her personal and professional life to taking care of others - serving as a nurses assistant for over 6 years, most recently at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, September 1, 2007 in Texas. Arrangements will be taken care of by Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home in Mexia, TX. 254-562-2131. JOHNSTON, MRS. MAUDE MILLER - age 89, a resident of Parkview Subdivision, Rockwood, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at the home of her daughter in Rockwood. She was born February 10, 1918 in Dayton, TN. Mrs. Johnston was a member of First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Rockwood; a retired accountant with Pan American World Airways; and was formerly a sales clerk with J.C. Penney in Rockwood. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Bea and Marjory Bryson Miller; husband, Clarence Earl Johnston; brothers, Raymond, Charlie, Orton, and John Miller; and sister, Irene Gooch. Survivors include: daughter, Judy Gregory Snipes and husband, Tib of Rockwood, TN; grandchildren, Tibby Snipes and wife, Kathy of Rockwood, TN, Michael Snipes and wife, Beth of Rockwood, TN, Tammy Monday and husband, Mike of Rockwood, TN; great grandsons, Ty, Chase, and Brett Snipes; great granddaughter, Megan Monday; 2 great great grandsons, Isaiah and Josh Snipes; special nephew, John! B. "Buddy" Gooch and wife, Cathy of Crossville, TN. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 31, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Rev. Charles Kelley and Rev. Kara Kleinschmidt officiating. Graveside service and interment will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2007 in the Dayton City Cemetery, Dayton, TN. The family will receive friends Friday, August 31 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Evans Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Home Health Care and Hospice of East Tennessee. Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is serving the family of Mrs. Maude Miller Johnston. KENTON, JOSEPH - age 83 of Morristown, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife; Iris Kenton and daughter; Jayne Kenton. He is survived by: his son, Charles Kenton and wife Barbara and grandson, Gregory; brother-in-law, Bert Gudis, sister-in-law Jean Gudis, nieces and nephews; Stephen Gudis, Patricia Gudis Smith, Caryn Mushlin and special companion. Joseph was born in New York City in October 1924 and moved to Morristown in 1973. He was associated with Gudis Furniture Company. While residing in Morristown he made many friends who thought very highly of him. He was of the Jewish faith and a member of Temple Beth El in Knoxville. He served overseas in the U.S. Air Corps during World War II. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 31, 2007 in the chapel of Mayes Mortuary with Rabbi Beth Schwartz of Temple Beth El officiating. The family will meet at 12:50 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2007 in New J! ewish Cemetery in Knoxville for a 1:00 p.m. graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: the American Heart Association or Temple Beth El. Mayes Mortuary in charge of arrangements. KING, DOLORES D. - 78, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2007. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church and the Phoebe Sunday school class. Mrs. King was a Golden Graduate of the University of Tennessee and a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. She was someone that loved dogs and bred and raised Maltese. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis King; parents, Thomas Avery Davis and Flora Alleen Duckworth Davis. She is survived by her sister, Patti Blackett and husband, Richard Choura of Knoxville; step sister, Vaudine McKinney and husband, Fred of Athens; brother and sister in law, Jimmy Cooke and Ann of Cleveland; aunt, Martha Stiles of Knoxville; a very special niece in law, Mary Lou George and husband, Bob and nephew, Jimmy Cooke, Jr. and wife, Pam all of Cleveland; nieces and nephews, Brent Blackett of Galveston, TX, Dr. Gavin Blackett and Dr. Cathy Blackett of St. Petersburg, Fla., Laurel B. Miranda and Steve Miranda of Burlingame, Calif. G! raveside services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Sunday September 2, 2007 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with pastor Jim Caywood officiating. pallbearers will be Gavin Blackett, Richard Choura, Leland Duckworth, Bob George and Jimmy Cooke, Jr. The service will conclude with a white dove release ceremony. The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. at Fike Funeral Home on Sunday prior to the graveside service. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the King family guestbook at www.fikefh.com KYLE, ROBERT - of Knoxville, TN, departed this life on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Unity Mortuary. LOBERTINI, OPAL PATTERSON - age 88 of LaFollette, Tennessee, passed away on August 29, 2007. She was preceded in death by: husband, Leo; son, Leland; brothers, Z.A., J.C and Bill; sisters, Trula Slater and Jeanette Levine. Survivors: daughter, Mary Jane; grandchildren, Jackie and Bob Spining, Susan and Jerry Cate, "Opie's" great grandchildren, Tyler and Aaron Cate, Wes, Nicole, Brendan, Matthew Ryan and Joshua Spining; many special nieces and nephews. There are other family members who wish to be unnamed. The family would like to recognize Opal's special friends Doris and John Van Huss, Dorothy Michaels and all the staff at St. Mary's Rehabilitation Center for their loving care. Opal shared 63 wonderful years with the love of her life, Leo. They lived as one until his death in 1998. She was a supportive mother and grandmother. Opal will be remembered as a devoted, loving Christian woman. She was a faithful member of the LaFollette United Methodist Church since September 1948! . Her life was filled with the fruit of the spirit by serving others. The family will receive friends from 5-6:30 pm Friday, August 31st at the First Presbyterian Church of LaFollette, with a memorial service celebrating Opal's life immediately following, The Rev. Malcolm King officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to: the LaFollette United Methodist Church or the First Presbyterian Church of LaFollette. Arrangements by Cross Funeral Home, LaFollette. MARLAR, WILLARD CECIL - 85, of Oak Ridge, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, while in the presence of his family. He had been diagnosed with cancer several weeks before and had remained at home with his family until being taken to Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge on Tuesday. Born May 20, 1922, in Burnsville, Miss., he was the son of Charlie L. Marlar Sr. and Alice Leo Hampton Marlar. He was a graduate of Burnsville High School, attended Northeast Mississippi Junior College and Florence State Teachers College in Alabama. As a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army, he was a World War II veteran. He and his wife, Mackie Mae Robinson Marlar, were married on June 6, 1943, in Corinth, Miss. They moved to Oak Ridge in 1944 but returned to Mississippi in 1947. They made a permanent move to Oak Ridge in 1953. The Marlars celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in June. Mr. Marlar had been employed with Union Carbide Nuclear Division until h! is retirement in 1974. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and an active volunteer in the Oak Ridge community. He was an especially active volunteer in Oak Ridge High School athletics. The Willard Marlar Courage & Determination Award was created in his honor and is given each year to an ORHS football player who exemplified courage and determination in overcoming physical barriers. He was the recipient of the Wildcats' Dedication Award in 2007. An avid wildflower gardener, he also enjoyed traveling, fishing and sports. He loved and was dedicated to his family. In addition to his wife of 64 years, Mackie Mae Marlar, Mr. Marlar is survived by two sons, Jerry Marlar and his wife, Ginger, of Longview, Texas, and Terry Marlar and his wife, Claudia, of Loudon; two daughters, Celia Raines and her husband, Lynn, of Clinton, and Lynda Marlar of Oak Ridge; and two sisters, Thelma Morris of Oak Ridge and Ann Gordon of Evergreen, Colo. He is also survived by seven grandch! ildren, McKeever Marlar and his wife, Leigh, of Oak Ridge, Reg! an Carli le and her husband, Zachary, of Longview, Grainger Marlar of Knoxville, Jason Marlar of Houston, Texas, Travis Henderson of Oak Ridge, Darren Raines and his wife, Kelly, of Knoxville, and Todd Raines and his wife, Elizabeth, of Hollywood, Calif.; two foster grandchildren, Johnny Acuff and Rayna Acuff, both of Knoxville; five great-grandchildren, Haley Marlar and McKinley Marlar, both of Oak Ridge, and Virginia Carlile, Quinton Carlile and Hampton Carlile, all of Longview; and by several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, R.G. Marlar, Charlie Marlar Jr., Lola Smith, and Zola White; and by a nephew, Jackie Morris. The family would like to express its appreciation to Dr. Mary Misischia and the 4th floor staff at MMC, and Hospice nurse Debbie Spellman and Covenant Hospice and for their professional care and kindness. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of donatio! ns to Covenant Home Hospice, in care of Fort Sanders Foundation, 1901 W. Clinch Ave., Knoxville TN 37916-9986, or to a charity of the donor's choice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, in the chapel of Weatherford Mortuary. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. The Rev. Brent Hall will officiate. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. An online guest book may be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. MCCLAIN, LB - age 97 of Crossville, Tn formerly of Powell passed away August 30, 2007 at Cumberland Medical Center. Former owner and operator of McClain Motor Service. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel www.rosemortuary.com MILLER, ROBERT (BOB) LIND - age 53 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Silver Spring, MD and Oak Ridge, TN, died on August 29, 2007 after a courageous year-long battle with a glioblastoma multiforme brain tumor. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, and friend. He was a gifted listener and conversationalist and always enjoyed talking with family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with his daughters, nieces, nephews, and grandson. Bob worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for 25 years as an Air Quality Control Specialist in the Energy Division. He was especially proud of his work on various clean coal projects. Bob enjoyed a long-standing culinary relationship with his "Lunch Bunch", Bo, Keith, Marty, Mikhail, and Stas. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with both a B.S. and M.S. in meteorology. He chose a career in meteorology after working on the weather merit badge for his Eagle Scout award. While at Penn State, Bob was an enthusiastic member of! the Theta Chi fraternity. He played trombone in the Penn State Blue Band, Washington Redskins Marching Band, and the Oak Ridge Community Band. He spent the past year fulfilling a lifelong dream of traveling to all 50 states; he also traveled to Europe, South Africa, Japan and Indonesia. Always up for an adventure, he enjoyed yearly hikes up Mt. LeConte with his wife and friends Dave and Sarah. He was also working on a personal best-time for running up and back to the summit of Mt. LeConte via his favorite trail, Alum Bluff. He canoed the Boundary Waters, went on safari in Africa, took his family on many road trips (some with surprising consequences), and geocached. Bob was a dedicated runner, rower, and skier. He volunteered with the Oak Ridge Rowing association and enjoyed participating in crew events. He was in the Knoxville Track Club and successfully ran the half marathon. He was a ten-year member of the MHUGA Rafting Association (�uno mas!). He attended First U! nited Methodist Church in Oak Ridge for many years. Bob was pr! eceded i n death by his mother, Martha Lind Miller, and nephew, Robert Neal Willis. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Rose Miller; father, Robert D. Miller of Silver Spring, MD; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Chris Gadda of Palo Alto, CA, Stephanie and Troy McHenry of Lynchburg, VA; grandson, Grant McHenry; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Debby Miller of Clarksville, MD; brother-in-law Mel Willis and wife Sharon; sister-in-law Teresa Lechter and husband Robert; beloved nieces and nephews: Scott, Kary, Johnny, Casey, Matt, Kelley, Laura, Lauren; cousins Christine and David Knisley; special friends, Dave and Sarah Hetrick, Rich and Eileen Saylor, Steve and Katie Perry, and Bill and Ellen Rooney. The family will receive friends Saturday, September 1 from 2 to 3:45 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 4:00 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Tom Baez officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor C! enter at Duke University Medical Center, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710 or Angel Flight, Inc., 1515 East 71st Street Ste. 312, Tulsa, OK 74136. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Miller family. www.clickfuneralhome.com MOORE, LUCILLE - of Knoxville, TN, departed this life on Thursday, August 30, 2007 at Park West Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Unity Mortuary. OWENS, MR. ELGIE E. - age 79 of LaFollette, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, retired from Ford Motor Company, member of Rock Creek Community Church of God. Preceded in death by parents, Shannon and Rose Bolton Owens; sister, Jean Murray. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Anna O. Owens of LaFollette; sisters, Ethel Kitts and Gwendolyn Wright, both of LaFollette; brother, John Owens of Indiana; special nephew, James Comer of Jacksonville, FL; several other nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral services Friday 8 p.m. at Charity Worship Center, North Cumberland Avenue, LaFollette with Rev. Audie Murray officiating. Family and friends will meet Saturday 11 a.m. at Powell Valley Cemetery & Memorial Gardens for graveside services and interment. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. before services at the Charity Worship Center. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honore! d to be serving the family of Mr. Elgie E. Owens. PASEL, HOWARD ALBERT - age 93, died August 29, 2007, at Baptist Health Care Center in Lenoir City. Only son of the late Albert and Eva (Berg) Pasel, he was born in Elba, New York in 1914. He was nurtured spiritually during his childhood and youth in the Presbyterian faith. Following graduation from Houghton College, he taught school for several years. Then, he decided to enter pastoral ministry of the Methodist Church, preparing at Colgate-Rochester Divinity School. He was a person of ecumenical mind and spirit, and for 38 years, he pastored a total of 35 small rural churches in New York and Tennessee. In 1979, he retired from the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church and made his home in Gatlinburg for 16 years, before moving to Knoxville in 1995. In addition, he was an avid gardener since his teenage years and developed a talent for oil painting later in life. He loved his family very much and will be greatly missed by all who knew him, including special friend! s Lee Hokaj, Sam Miller, and Pat Boatright. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Stella Lee (Ellis) Pasel. He is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law, Gretchen and Nelson Ward, and two grandsons and their families: Aaron and Michelle Ward and children, Johnathon, Jeoffrey, and Gwendolynne; and Shawn and Caycee Ward and children, Taylor and Benjamin, all of Knoxville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to: Baptist Health Care Center, 700 Williams Ferry Road, Lenoir City, TN 37771. Mr. Pasel was surrounded by God's love through the wonderful staff at Baptist Health Care Center for the last six months of his life. His family will be forever grateful. Funeral service 2pm Saturday in the chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Hokaj officiating. Interment will follow in Middle Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2pm Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. www.atchleyfuneralhome.com. SALOMONE, JERRY H. - age 53, of Sugarlands, TX, passed away August 20, 2007 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Martha Sample Salomone; son, Jared and daughter Tessa; mother in law, Elizabeth Sample; mother, Camilla Hughes; step father, Jim Hughes; father, Jerome Salomone; step mother, Mary Charles Salomone; brothers, Al Salomone, Mark Hughes; sisters, Maria Salomone, Allison Salomone Jenkins, Amy Hughes Latham and Erika Hughes Beirmeister. A Memorial Mass is being held at St. Teresa's Catholic Church, Surgarlands, TX. Memorials may be made to Huston Hospice 8811 Gaylord Huston, TX 77024, or American Cancer Assoc. Settegast-Kopf Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. SCOTT, DEZAREA - of Philadelphia, daughter of Crystal Smith and Michael Scott, died Monday at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Nashville. Survivors: parents; brother, Austin Blake; sister, Kimber; grandparents; Randy and Linda Smith, Philadelphia; great grandparents, Meredith Smith, Philadelphia, Lowell and Virginia Specht, Florida; uncle, Dustin Smith, Mt. Juliet; special aunt and uncle, Robert and Julie McKenzie, Chattanooga. Family will receive friends 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Loudon Funeral Home. Graveside services 2 p.m. Saturday Reed Springs Cemetery, Rev. J.W. Smith officiating. Loudon Funeral Home in charge. SELLERS, GUSSIE ELLEN - of Knoxville, passed away peacefully in the arms of Jesus on August 29, 2007 at the age of 66. She retired from Levi Strauss in 1998. She is survived by: her husband of 31 years, Bill Sellers; children, Danny and Kim Duran; stepchildren, Lester, Jerry and Gary Sellers; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Fred Doss of Enid, Oklahoma; sisters, Lucille Cook of Oklahoma City and Violet McKeen of Alma, Arkansas. The family will receive friends Friday, August 31, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. at McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home. A chapel service will begin at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Albert Oliver officiating. The interment will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2007 in Eastview Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will gather at McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home at 9:00 a.m. to travel in procession to the cemetery for the interment. McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville (865-637-7955), is honored to serve the family of Gussie Ellen Se! llers. SHARP, NANCY JANE COOPER - age 93 of Knoxville, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Nancy was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 31, 1914. At age nine, Jesus became her Saviour and Lord. She was baptized by her father and joined Elm Street Baptist Church. In 1927, she became a member of Beaumont Avenue Baptist Church where she organized and worked in the church Nursery caring for children for 47 years. At the age of 75, she earned her General Education Diploma. She had to quit school during the depression. Nancy was formerly an employee of Brookside Mills, Wynn Industries, Summitt Apparel and Alpha Industries. She retired from Alpha Industries in 2000 at 85 years old. She was dearly loved by all who knew her. Preceded in death by: her parents, Reverend Adam A. and Mary B. Cooper; husband of 37 years, Vondus A. Sharp; brothers, James W. Cooper, John A. Cooper, and Samuel D. Cooper; niece, Vivian Cooper; nephews, Jimmy Cooper, Ch! arles Cooper, Ralph Rouse and Lawrence "Butch" Sharpe. She is survived by: her sister, Ida C. Sharpe; sisters-in-law, Edith Cooper, Hassie Cooper, and Louise Cooper; nieces and their husbands, Sylvia "Dolly" and Charles O'Dell, Judy C. and Jim Pyles, Liz C. Horner, Sue C. and Tommy Newman, Sharon C. and Wayne Bridges, and Kathy C. and Larry Horne; nephews and their wives, Terry A. Cooper, Eddie and Dottie Cooper, A.C. and Linda Cooper, and Earl and Anna Rouse. She will also be missed by many great nieces and nephews and their families; special friends and sister-in-laws, Pearl Cox and Michiko Sharp and all the members of Beaumont Avenue Baptist Church where she faithfully served God for more than 70 years. Funeral services will be at 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Reverend Ron Russell officiating. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel to travel in procession to New Gray Cemetery for a 10:30 interment serv! ice. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to! : Beaumo nt Avenue Baptist Church, PO Box 26253, Knoxville, TN 37912. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. SMITH, CHRISTOPHER ERIC (MALONE) - age 34 of Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Wayne Malone and brother, Danny Ray Malone. Survived by: his son, Christopher Eric Smith, Jr. of Memphis; mother and stepfather, Faye and Robert Jackson of Lenoir City; sister, Billie Lynette Malone of Millington; brothers, Rick Malone of Lenoir City, Ronnie Smith and wife, Dawdi of Knoxville; sister-in-law, Sharon Malone of Knoxville; many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at their convenience at Click Funeral Home. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home by 11:30 a.m. Saturday and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services at 12 noon with Rev. Dennis Kirk officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com. STEPHENS, JEFFREY TODD- 44, passed away in Lincoln, NE on Wednesday August 22, 2007. Jeff was a veteran of the US Army. Jeff was a graduate of Ecole Superieure De Cuisine Francaise-Ferrandi of Paris, France as an Executive Chef. He served as an Executive Chef at the Westin La Paloma Country Club of Tucson, AZ before moving to Knoxville, Tennessee in 1994. Jeff and his wife, Jo operated and owned the J&J Market and Caf� in the Historic Mechanicsville District for 7 years. He then partnered up with Charlie Wellman to form Wellman, Inc., a construction company before he returned to work as the Executive Chef of Marshall University in Virginia then on to UT Chattanooga. Jeff was an avid bass fisherman who appeared on ESPN's Fishing University in 2005. Jeff is preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Sue Parker Stephens. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Jo Hackerman Stephens; 2 sons, Jeffrey Buchanan Stephens of Lincoln, NE and Calvin Daulton of Knoxville, TN; fathe! r and step mother, Norman Ray and Lena Stephens of Oak Grove, LA; sister, Mickey Stephens de Laup and family of Metairie, LA; brother, Gregory Stephens & family of Richmond, VA; brother, Keith Stephens and family of West Monroe, LA; step sister, Valerie Simpson and step brothers, John & Robert Becker. Jeff was laid to rest on Saturday, August 25, 2007 in the Twin City's Memorial Gardens Cemetery of West Monroe, LA beside his beloved mother. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA. TOTTY, HAROLD LEWIS, JR., "HAL" - 61 of Seymour, TN, died August 27, 2007. He was employed as Warehouse Manager and Director for the Technical Equipment Disaster Recovery Firm for the Ballou Steamatic Co. A native of Hickman County, he is the son of Harold and Ruby Sox Totty. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: his sister, Carol Schlafly; brother, Kenny Totty; sister-in-law, Jannie Totty; niece, Abigail Totty; nephews, Rob Schlafly and Ben Totty and dear friends, Dana Wheeler and Bob Schlafly. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Denise Flowers Totty. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Friday, August 31st. at McDonald Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Totty's Bend Cemetery. McDonald Funeral Home, 102 W. End, Centerville, TN 37033 in charge of arrangements. Phone 931-729-3561. WEBSTER, RUTH T. BOLING - age 83, born in Jefferson County and currently of Mascot, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2007. Member of Indian Ridge Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: husband of 60 years, Ondes Henry Webster, Sr.; son, Donald Paul Webster, Sr.; great-grandson, Daniel Aaron Davis; parents, William C. & Maude K. Boling; brothers, J.P. and Charlie Boling; and sisters, Ramona Davis, Beulah Webster, and Trula Foust. Survived by sons and their spouses, Billy Ray and Betty Webster of Corryton; Steve Webster of Mascot, and Ondes and Jennifer Webster of Strawberry Plains; daughters and their spouses, Linda and Sherrill Davis of Blaine, Brenda and George Coffey of Mascot, Delores and Ronald Jones of Blaine, and Kathryn and Jesse Kuhs of Kodak; daughter-in-law, Corinne Webster of Mascot; sisters, Joy Hodge of Knoxville, Sylva Stalsworth of Blaine, Jewell Webster of Mascot, and Lela Lovell of Mascot; brother, Bobby Boling of Mascot; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchil! dren; and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr. Daphne Norwood, Dr. James Yates, St. Mary's Home Health & Hospice, Martha Suffridge, Ruth Ann Oliver, and Judy Webster for their loving care during her illness. Funeral services will be 7:00 pm Friday, August 31, 2007, in the chapel at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Lee and Rev. Brock Webster officiating. Family and friends will meet 6:45 am Saturday at Roseberry Cemetery for a 7:00 am sunrise interment. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Lea Springs Baptist Church Youth Center & Fellowship Hall Account, PO Box 25, Blaine, TN 37709. The family will receive friends 5-7 pm Friday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com. WHEELER, DAVID PHILLIP - age 82 of Knoxville, passed from this world into the waiting arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 28, 2007. He was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church where he was known for his love of singing. A United States Navy Veteran serving in WWII and the Korean War. Preceded in death by: parents, Bruce and Elizabeth Wheeler; brothers, Joe, Bob and Glen and sisters; Juanita, Jane and Jean. Survived by: wife of 53 years, Pat; children, daughter, Betsy Gibson and husband Terry; son, David and wife Joan; son, Tim and wife Teresa; daughter, Debby Long and husband Mike. Proud and loving grandfather to grandchildren: Jennifer, Amber, Meghan, Jessica, LeAnne, Kennedy, Emmerie, Delaney, Drew and Alex; great-grandfather to: Ryley, Emma, Ethan and Kaleb; sisters, Faye, Helen and Wanda. Celebration of Life service, 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Brent Ronald officiating. Interment service 9:30 a.m. Friday at T! ennessee State Veterans Cemetery with Full Military Honors presented by the Volunteer State Veterans' Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries, P.O. Box # 3310, Knoxville, TN 37927-9900. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. 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CHEEK, SIDNEY, 56, of the Coal Hill community of Morgan County, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, in Scott County Hospital, Oneida. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Mary Cheek. Survivors include son, Franklin Cheek; brothers, James Cheek of Dayton, Mike Perkins and Albert Cheek, both of Harriman; sisters, Movita Hart of Oakdale, Sarah Brock of Dalton, Ga., and Leota Hamby of Lancing; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, in Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. Funeral service will follow. Graveside service and burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at Coal Hill Cemetery. [Roane County News] --------

HAMBY, MR. JR., age 72, born December 9, 1934, went to be with the Lord, Monday, August 27, 2007. Junior was a loving father, grandfather and great-grand father. He was preceded in death by his parents; Clyde and Willie McCartt Hamby. He is survived by his wife; Florrel Lloyd Hamby; Daughters; Betty Denham and husband, Ken, and Kathy Hall: Son; Jimmy Hamby and wife, Aleithia; Eight grandchildren and five great-grand children; Brother; Charles Ray Hamby; Sisters; Rose, Elsie, Ervie, Mattie, Shirley, Linda and Pauline And a host of relatives and friends The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6 to 8 p.m. August 30, 2007 at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. With funeral services to follow. Graveside services will be he held at Elizabeth Cemetery. With Rev. Benji Blakney and Rev. James Phillips officiating. Schubert Funeral Home inCharge of arrangement. [Schubert Funeral Home]

>From The Oak Ridger 29 Aug 2007 Nancy Lee Hardin Easler, age 85, of Harriman, Jack D. McLendon, formerly of Oak Ridge, David Mise, age 72, of Heiskell, Alva "Al" Webb Jr., age 83, of Heiskell, Harold Fletcher, 75, of Oliver Springs, Nancy Lee Hardin Easler, age 85, of Harriman, formerly of Gaffney, S.C., passed away Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, at Roane Medical Center. She is survived by daughter, Betty Phillips and husband, Edward, of Oak Ridge; son, Tommy A. Hardin and wife, Sheila, of Harriman; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel in Harriman with the Rev. Bill Edmonds officiating. Interment will be in Harriman City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Kyker Funeral Home Harriman. www.kykerfuneralhome.com Jack D. McLendon, Oak Ridge pioneer, formerly of Oak Ridge, died Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at Hospice of the Upstate in Anderson, S.C. He was born in Birmingham, Ala., on Nov. 19, 1919, to P.C. and Vida McLendon. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Linda Barnett McLendon; two sons, J. Daniel McLendon and wife, Minerva, of Anderson, S.C., and Martin McLendon and wife, Betsy, of G reenville, S.C.; one daughter, Nancy McKay and husband, Lanny, of Abbeville, S.C.; five grandchildren: Melanie McKay Alter and husband, Jamie, of Frisco, Texas, Deanna McLendon of Metairie, La., Brent McKay of Brooklyn, N.Y., Richard McLendon and wife, Sunshine, of Birmingham, Ala., and Julianne McLendon of Greenville, S.C.; and two great-grandchildren, Madison and Eden Alter of Frisco, Texas. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Oak Ridge, and the '43 Club. A 1942 graduate of Howard College (now Samford University) he held a bachelor's degree in chemistry. Immediately after graduation he went to work at the Huntsville Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala. In November 1943, he moved to Oak Ridge to work for Tennessee Eastman Corporation, where he worked in the electromagnetic separation of uranium isotopes in preparation for the start up of 'Calutrons' (separation units). He later joined the Criticality Control Group, where he helped in the development of limits, controls and plant practices. As a member of the American Nuclear Society and the Health Physics Society, he worked on many committees including the first executive committee of the Technical Group for Nuclear Criticality Safety. He retired in February 1984 as supervisor of Radiation Safety at the Y-12 Plant. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Greenville, S.C., with burial immediately following. The family can be reached at 3 Hoke Smith Blvd., Apt D 109, Greenville, SC 29615. David Mise, age 72, of Heiskell, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at his residence. David worked at Dun-Rite Heating & Air, a company owned by his son, Bill Mise, which he previously owned and operated. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Henry and Olga Mise. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Virginia Mise of Heiskell; sons, Bill Mise and wife, Debra, of Heiskell, and Mike Cantrell and wife, Kathleen, of Heiskell; daughters, Angie Holloway of Maynardville, and Tish Gordon of Heiskell; grandchildren, Michael Glenn Cantrell, Billy Gordon, Brandon Holloway, Trevor Lee Mise, Melinda Lou Mise, Tyler Maples, and Bridgett Maples; brothers, Drew Mise and wife, Nellie, of Florida; sisters, Clara Jo McConnell of Indiana, Nancy Gara of Indiana, Wilma Barnhorse and husband, Clifford, of Indiana, and Patty and Mary Mise of Indiana; nephew, Dennis McConnell and wife, Teresa, of Indiana; and several other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home, with the funeral following in the chapel. His graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Mise Family Cemetery in Heiskell. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Alva "Al" Webb Jr., age 83, of Heiskell, passed away Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, at his residence. Al was a member of Clinton First Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II in the 10th Mountain Division. Al retired from the USDA Soil Conservation Service as a District Conservationist in Polk, Smith, and Anderson counties. He graduated from the University of Georgia majoring in Agriculture. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alva Eugene Webb Sr. and Willie Hutchins Webb; sisters, Mary Cox, Henrietta White, Betty Richards, and Evelyn Chastain; and a brother, George Webb. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Conley Webb of Heiskell; daughters, Carla Scott and husband, David, of Charlotte, N.C., and Leslie Webb of Nashville; son, Mark Webb and wife, Leslie Jo, of Bryan, Texas; granddaughter, Elizabeth Scott of Charlotte, N.C.; grandson, Evan Scott of Charlotte, N.C.; brother, Jerry Webb and wife, Joyce, of Dalton, Ga.; brother-in-law, Harvey Keown and wife, Martha, of Rossville, Ga. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. His funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel with the Rev. Terry Baker officiating. The burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Garden with full military honors at graveside. The family has requested memorials be made to First Baptist Church, 225 N. Main St., Clinton, TN 37716. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Harold Fletcher, 75, of Oliver Springs, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at his home. 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AGEE, MR. FRANK C. - age 91 of LaFollette, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2007, St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He attended the LaFollette United Methodist Church, was a member of Campbell County Masonic Lodge #778 F.&A.M., and was a Shriner. He owned and operated Agee and Walters Furniture Store for over 70 years. Preceded in death by wife, Nina Dossett Agee and son, Billy Frank Agee. Survivors: brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Lucille Claiborne; nephews, John Hogan Claiborne IV and Frank Moore and wife, Mellissa all of LaFollette; niece, Frances M. Allen of Nevada City, CA; 7 great nieces and nephews; several other relatives and friends. Funeral services Friday 7 p.m. at LaFollette United Methodist Church with Rev. Dave Henderson officiating. Family and friends will meet Saturday 10 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services and interment. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday before services at the church. In lieu of flower! s, family requests that memorials be sent to: the LaFollette United Methodist Church, 808 E. Central Ave., LaFollette, TN 37766. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Frank C. Agee. AVERY, BELVA ANN JORDAN - age 62 of Corryton, was released from her earthly chains to go home with the Lord August 26, 2007. She was a member of Little Flat Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, James Willard Jordan. Survivors: mother, Elva Jordan; devoted daughter, care giver, and best friend, Angie Williams; incredibly loyal son-in-law, Neal Williams; the sunshine in her life, granddaughter, Rebecca Williams; sisters, Shirley Stalcup and Judye Gribble; brother, Doyle Jordan; 4 nieces; 3 nephews; 4 great nieces; and 2 great nephews. Family and friends will meet 1:15 Wednesday at Little Flat Creek Cemetery for interment service at 1:30. Arrangements by Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com. BELL, ALVIN BOYD, JR. "A.B." - age 89 of Powell, beloved father and grandfather, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ, Monday, August 27, 2007. A.B. was a member of Powell United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Hinton Bell; parents, Alvin Boyd Bell, Sr. and Sallie Ailor Bell of Powell; sisters, Mary Alyce Bell and Frances Bell Anglin. Survived by his sons, Alfred B. Bell of Knoxville and David B. Bell of Powell; granddaughter, Rebecca Bell Jenkins and grandson-in-law, Jerald Jenkins, and great granddaughter, Caroline Jenkins of Knoxville. The family wishes to give special thanks to the following: Alternative Care Sitting Services and their caring and dedicated staff and Dr. Kelly Baker, M.D. and nurse Gail for their care and kindness. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Highland Memorial Park for a 10:00 a.m. graveside service and interment with Rev. Ronnie Arnold and Rev. Tim Guthrie officiating. Pallbearers will be nephews and ne! phews-in-law. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Arlington Baptist Church Building Fund, 1928 Fairmont Blvd., Knoxville 37917. Friends may call at their convenience on Wednesday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Mr. Bell's guest book is also available at: www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. BOLING, JESSIE WINFORD - age 88 of Seymour went to be with the Lord Tuesday August 28, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Evie Boling, several brothers and sisters. Survivors: wife of 51 years, Claudette Boling; sons, Richard Boling, Jessie Boling, Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Thomas Paluzzi; grandchildren, Gary Ott and wife Stephanie, Chris Ott and wife Hilary, Christy Boling; greatgrandchildren, Cody, Mackenzie and Micah Ott; sister, Ola Helton; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet 10am Thursday at Boyd's Creek Cemetery for graveside service and interment with Rev. Roy Berrier officiating. Military Honors provided by American Legion Post #104. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, 122 Peacock Ct, Seymour TN 37865 (577-2807). www.atchleyfuneralhome.com. BORING, PATRICIA (PATSY) ANN TURNER - age 72 of Concord, went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, August 28, 2007 at Park West Hospital surrounded by her family. Patsy was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1953. Patsy was a fun & loving wife, mother to 3 children and Memaw to her 5 grandchildren. She will be remembered for her joy, energy, and zest for life. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Elberta Turner. She is survived by: her devoted husband of 53 years, Ben Boring; daughter and son-in-law, Benna and Phil Dortch of Farragut; sons and daughters-in-law, Van and Bonnie Boring of Louisville, Brad and Gail Boring of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Nicole Harris, Michelle Cosse, Camden and Hallie Boring, Matthew Boring; sister and brother-in-law, Jewell and Jack Morgan of Maynardville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby and Faye Turner of New Market, Gene and Jean Turner of Knoxville; special siste! r-in-law Kathlyn Davis and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank all the staff, nurses, and doctors who cared so lovingly for Patsy at Park West Hospital. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Thursday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. with Rev. Don Acton officiating. Pallbearers are Phil Dortch, Rick Ford, Keith Pankey, David Graham, Richard Duisen and Lloyd Bell. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Friday at Concord Masonic Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Boring family. www.clickfuneralhome.com. BRADY, CARL EDWARD - 82 of Strawberry Plains, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at Jefferson City Health and rehab Center. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains and Masonic Lodge #462, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Scottish Rite 3rd Degree Team, Kerbella Shrine, Jefferson County Shrine Club, Kodak OES and ODD Fellows Lodge #346. A WWII Army veteran and a retired Southern Railway employee with 44 years of service. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Fielden Funeral Home, New Market. 475-3468. BURNETT, RUTH - age 74 of South Knoxville, passed away Monday, August 27, 2007. She was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. Ruth was cofounder of the South Knoxville Neighborhood Reunion and was retired from Palm Beach Company. Preceded in death by: parents, Monroe (Roe) and Grace Lewis. Survived by: loving husband of 56 years, Alvin Burnett; special pet, Ali; sons, Tony and Craig Burnett, Ruth's, "special girls", Debbie and Sherry; grandchildren, Stephanie Ramsay and husband, Michael, Josh Burnett; sister, Bernice Thacker and husband, Ken; sisters-in-laws, Glenda Kay Dockins, Betty Edwards and husband, Arthur; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Trula "Bootsie" Lawson, Buddy Tharp; neighbor, Dorothy Blakely. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway, with funeral service to follow at 8:00 pm, Rev. Charlie McNutt officiating. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery on Thursday f! or 10:00 am interment services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: the Humane Society, 800 Millwood Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. www.berryfuneralhome.com. DECKER, LEIGH BETTIS - age 37 of Loudon, passed away suddenly Monday, August 27, 2007. She was a 1988 graduate of Loudon High School and a 1993 graduate of East Tennessee State University. Leigh was a member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church and was a longtime employee of Adult Community Training. She dedicated much of her life toward the betterment of others. Preceded in death by grandparents, Sam Miller, Ella Mae Miller and Clarence Bettis. She is survived by her husband, Billy John Decker; parents, Linda and Charles Bettis; sister, Amanda Monks and husband, Kim; niece, Logan Monks; nephew, Cameron Monks; grandmother, Edith Bettis; father-in-law, Edwin Decker; mother-in-law, Arleen Decker; special pets, BooBoo and Hazelnut; many aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Richesin officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday at L! oudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com. DUNCAN, LILLIE MAE - age 58 of Corryton Plainview Community, passed away Monday, August 27, 2007. Preceded in death by: mother, Alberta Wyrick. Leaving behind loving husband of 35 years, Benjamin Duncan; daughter, Crystal Duncan; son and wife, Tommy and Angie Duncan; granddaughter, Heather Wilson; father, Rector Wyrick; sisters, Mary Lawson, Christine Myers, Donna Bridges; brothers R.B., William, Clyde, Leon, and Ronnie; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other family. Family will receive friends 6 to 9 Wednesday, August 29 in the chapel at Cooke Mortuary. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday. Reverend Clyde Beeler, and Reverend Everett Kitts officiating. Interment in Halls Memory Garden. Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville, TN. EDMONDSON, MR. RAY E. - age 75 of Maynardville, passed away Monday morning, August 27, 2007 at his home. Saved from eternal death by grace through faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a US Army Veteran and was preceded in death by: parents, Herbert and Kate (Smith) Edmondson; brothers, Harrell and sister-in-law Irene Edmondson, Myrl Edmondson, Earl and Marshal Edmondson. Survived by: loving wife, Nellie R. Edmondson; daughter, Porshia R. Edmondson, all of Maynardville; sisters, Ms. Kathleen Bennett (Maynardville), Ms. Lela Edmondson (Knoxville); brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Leanna Sue Edmondson (Iowa), Glen and Lynne Edmondson (Maryville), Sue Edmondson (Michigan); several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Milan Baptist Church with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m., Rev. Matthew Cooke and Rev. Casey Anders officiating. Pallbearers: Bob Mee, Allen Russell, Jim Scott, Larry Mullins, Carlos Hartgrove, Demi Elk! ins, Charles E. "Nig" Cox and Terry Chittum. Honorary pallbearers will be all nephews. Family and friends will meet at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Ailor Mortuary to proceed to Monroe Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service with Full Military Honors conducted by East TN Veterans Honor Guard. Ailor Mortuary, Maynardville. Our Obituary Line is: 865-992-1114. JELLICORSE, PAUL WOODSON - age 45 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday August 26, a loving husband, father and son. Preceded in death by: his mother, Patricia (McLoughlin) Jellicorse. Survived by: wife, Kathy Jellicorse; son, Justin Thomas Jellicorse; stepsons, Corey Pursetty, Stanley and Tim Baker; father, J.W. (Tom) Jellicorse; stepmother, Charlotte Jellicorse; sister and brother-in-law, Michelle and Craig Seaman; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Alice Jellicorse, Michael and Donna Jellicorse, Tim Jellicorse, Joseph and Joan Jellicorse; Patrick (Mac) and Marla Jellicorse and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 am Thursday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church for the Mass of the Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Monsignor Xavier Mankel officiating. Active pallbearers will be: Alex Vineyard, David Code, Andrew Shannon, Andrew "Buddy" Gettlefinger, Patrick Gerard, Phillip MacDonald, John Hartman, with honorary pallbearer Timmy Andrews. Family and friends wi! ll proceed to Jellicorse-Beasley Cemetery in Elmwood Tennessee for interment services at 3:00 pm Central Standard Time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: the Justin Thomas Jellicorse Scholarship Fund c/o Tom Jellicorse 7112 Warren Lane Corryton, TN 37721. Family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 pm Wednesday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel. JENKINS, THE HONORABLE RAY L. - died August, 24, 2007. Judge Jenkins was born in Knoxville on April 23, 1936 to Erby Jenkins and his wife Nell. His father practiced with his uncle, Aubrey, and Ray H. Jenkins in the famed firm of Jenkins & Jenkins. Judge Jenkins attended Central High School and then the University of Tennessee where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and was class President in 1954. He received his law degree from the University of Tennessee in 1959 and was named in the Order of the Coif. He was Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review. He was appointed Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee. He has regaled many of his friends with stories of his prosecutions of moonshiners during his tenure. After the Republican Party lost the 1960 election, Judge Jenkins went into practice with his dad, uncle and Ray H. Jenkins in the firm of Jenkins & Jenkins. At the time of his election to the bench in 1982, he was in practice as a solo pract! itioner. He also practiced with Rom Meares. He took the oath of office on September 1, 1982 and was re-elected three more times. September 1, 2007 is the twenty-fifth anniversary of his ascension to the bench. He became the Chief Judge of the Knox Criminal Court upon retirement of Judge Balitsaris in 1989. Judge Jenkins was a member of the Tennessee Judicial Conference and was member of its Rules Committee. He was a member emeritus of American Inns of Court, Hamilton Burnett Chapter, as well as a former member of the Great Smoky Mountain Conservation Association. Judge Jenkins was a member of the Sons of the Revolution. He was a thirty-second degree Scottish Rite of the Freemasons at the Bright Hope Chapter 557. He was in the Kerbela Shriners and the Royal Order of Jesters, Court 057. He was a brother in Sigma Chi fraternity. He, along with Judge James Jarvis, Lou Woolf and John Lockridge, was a charter member of the Order of the Orange. A talented musician in his own right! , Judge Jenkins was a member of the Knoxville's Musicians Asso! ciations . Indicative of his intellect, he was a member of Mensa. He was a member of the bar associations of Knoxville, Tennessee and the American Bar Association. Judge Jenkins leaves his wife, Michele and stepson Robert Carter Ball, his wife Elizabeth; daughter Lee Ann Jenkins Workman and her husband Mark; son Ray Hal Jenkins and his wife Belynda; and daughter Linda Miriam Jenkins Hatcher and her husband Mark. His grandchildren are Rebecca Harman Workman Kilday and husband Derek Kilday, Margaret Leeann Workman, Ray Hoover Jenkins, Andrew Hodge Jenkins, Leah Katherine Jenkins, Bryan Alan Hatcher, Mark Cameron Hatcher, Caroline Rose Hatcher; and step-grandchildren Trevor Stephens Lockhart, Bryan Alan Hatcher and Alexandria Mary Ball. He also leaves behind his faithful friend, Chen. There will be a private service at 11am on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Seqouyah Hills Presbyterian Church in the chapel with an interment to follow at Highlands Mausoleum with a Masonic Service. The publ! ic memorial service will be at 5:30 on Thursday, August 30, 2007 in the sanctuary at Seqouyah Hills Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow. There will be reserved seating for Judges, who are requested to wear their robes. Any floral contributions are to be sent to Highland Memorial (Bearden), 5315 Kingston Pike, 865-588-0567. JOHNSON, JOHN "J J" - of Knoxville, the Lord called him home, August 26, 2007 at his home. Born December 15, 1928 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late George Lambert and Rosa L. Johnson. Deacon of Boyd St. Church. He was very dedicated to his church home and church family. He always went to visit the sick and helped care for some of the elderly at his church. He was employed for Regas Restaurant for over thirty years and was employed later for Star Sales, where he retired. Preceded in death by: mother, Rosa Lee Johnson; sisters, Alma Stokes and Lucille Steger; brother, Richard Stokes. Survivors: sister and devoted brother-in-law, Raynor (Johnny) Dave; nephews, Robert L. Stokes, Jonathan and Adrian Dave; nieces, Rose Lee Reed Mobley; cousins, Lorraine Jones, Chicago, James "Bubba" Brown, Dorothy Cantrell, Ira Minnefee and Roy Brown; several great, great great-nieces and nephews; special friend, Barbara Young; other relatives and friends to include, Lucy Smith, Maggie James and ! Grace Smith. Special thanks to Hospice Nurses, Tonya, Rebecca and Terri. Family will receive friends, 11:00-11:30 a.m., Thursday at Boyd St. Church of God, Elder Zack Flack, officiating. Interment Tennessee State Veteran's Cemetery. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com JONES, MAHAYLA ELIZABETH PATE - 10 month old infant daughter of Timmy Jones and Sarah Pate of Knoxville, passed away Sunday August 26, 2007 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. In addition to her parents, Mahayla Elizabeth is survived by: her grandparents, Tim and Nancy Jones, Harold Pate and Kathy Martin, all of Knoxville; great grandparents, Alvin and Elizabeth Weaver, Lindy and Callie Jones, Buford Metcalf; aunts, Bambi Munsey and Samantha Hall. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Richard Young officiating. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home at 9 a.m. Thursday and proceed to Lake View Cemetery for graveside services at 10 a.m. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Mahayla Elizabeth Pate Jones. www.clickfuneralhome.com. LANE, RICHARD E. (RICKY) - age 53 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospice. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by sister, Robin Lane. He is survived by: his parents, Hobert and Juanita Lane of Knoxville. Also survived by: daughters, Kristina Thomas and husband Eddie of Halls, Amber Lane and friend Jerry Shinlever; grandchildren, Sage, Andrew and Jerry; brothers, Gary, Michael and Dennis, all of Knoxville; special aunts, Verna and Dorothy; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 in the chapel of Evergreen Funeral Home. The interment will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 30, 2007. Family and friends will meet at Mt. Olive Cemetery at 10:45 for the 11:00 o'clock interment. Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Hwy., Knoxville (865-637-7955) is honored to serve the family of Richard E. (Ricky) Lane. LEE, FRANK WILLIAM - age 80 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a WWII Veteran of the United States Army. Retired from Cherokee Porcelain Enameling Corporation, he enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and visiting with family. He is survived by: his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Lee; sons, Larry Lee and wife Carrie, Randy Lee and wife Susie; daughter, Pam Arrowood and husband Dale; grandchildren, Angela Lett, Robin Keeling, Jason Lee, Whitney Lee, Jesse Arrowood; great-grandchildren, Matthew Lett, Daniel and Andrew Keeling, Lydia and Jaedyn. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 29 from 6-8 p.m. at Highland Memorial Funeral Home with the services to follow in the funeral home chapel, Rev. Charlie Reynolds officiating. Family and friends will meet at Highland Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday by 1:45 p.m. to go in procession to Highland Memorial Cemetery for a 2:00 p.m. graveside service. Highland Me! morial 588-0567. Mr. Lee's guestbook can be signed at: www.highlandmemorialparks.com. LOWE, JUANITA BURRESS - of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette, passed away August 27, 2007 at Shannondale Nursing Home. She was a member of Nicks Creek Baptist Church for many years. Preceded in death by: parents, P.B. and Biddie Burress; husband, of 56 years, J.M. Lowe; son, Jeff Lowe; brothers, R.E., Ova, and Roy Burress; sisters, Geneva Burress and Vena Cross. Survivors: son, Lawrence and wife Evelyn Lowe; daughter, Barbara and husband Laymond Cross, all of Knoxville; daughter-in-law, Marie Lowe of Largo, FL; sister, Cleta Thomas of Knoxville; grandchildren, Edward and Deanna Lowe, Janet and John Sosville, Tammy and Danny Long, Jeff Jr. and Jacob Lowe; great grandchildren, Brittany, Randall, Alex, Channing, Dalton, Hunter and Madison; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Pallbearers: Edward Lowe, John and Alex Sosville, Danny and Dalton Long and Wendell Cross. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 29th from 6-8 pm prior to services at Martin Wilson Fu! neral Home in LaFollette, TN with Rev. Keith Massengale officiating. Graveside service will be held on Thursday at 11 am at Campbell Memorial Gardens. MERRIMAN, MARY JANE - age 82 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2007 at her home. She was a member of Pratt's Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by: son, PFC Eddie Merriman, and by Carolyn Ann Merriman. Survived by: sons, Jackie Armstrong and wife Judy, Greg Merriman, and Rodney Merriman, all of Knoxville; daughter, Sherry Elaine Young and husband Jim of Springfield, TN; grandchildren, Brandy Garner, Devin Armstrong and wife Nancy of Knoxville; special friends, Frank and Barbara Jeane Sharp. A very special thanks to caregiver, Lori Weaver. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday August 28, 2007 in the Chapel of Evergreen Funeral Home with the service to follow at 8:00 p.m. Rev. lee Chorn will be officiating. The interment will be Wednesday, August 29, 2007, in the Union Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Pallbearers: Rob, Tommy, Tracy, Robbie, Jeff, Eric. Honorary Pallbearers: Jackie Vineyard, Sherrill, Frank Sharp, Bud Sharp, Bud Naill, Paul ! Slimp; Alternate: Ray Vineyard. Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Hwy., Knoxville, (637-7955) is honored to serve the family of Mary Jane Merriman. MISE, DAVID - age 72 of Heiskell, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at his residence. David worked at Dun-Rite Heating & Air a company owned by his son, Bill Mise which he previously owned and operated. He is preceded in death by parents, David Henry and Olga Mise. He is survived by: wife of 33 years, Virginia Mise of Heiskell; sons, Bill Mise and wife Debra of Heiskell, Mike Cantrell and wife Kathleen of Heiskell; daughters, Angie Holloway of Maynardville; Tish Gordon of Heiskell; grandchildren, Michael Glenn Cantrell, Billy Gordon, Brandon Holloway, Trevor Lee Mise, Melinda Lou Mise, Tyler Maples, Bridgett Maples; brothers, Drew Mise and wife Nellie of FL; sisters, Clara Jo McConnell of IN, Nancy Gara of IN, Wilma Barnhorse and husband Clifford of IN, Patty and Mary Mise of IN; nephew, Dennis McConnell and wife Teresa of IN; several other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, August 30, 2007 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funera! l services following in the chapel. His graveside will be 11:00 am, Friday at Mise Family Cemetery in Heiskell. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. NICELY, JOE KEITH - 49, died August 17, 2007, at his home in Barrow, Alaska. Joe was born August 1, 1958, and spent his youth in South Knoxville. He was preceded in death by: father, Billy K. Nicely; grandparents, H.G. and Janie Nicely, Curtis and Della Bridgewater, and an uncle Elden R. Nicely. He is survived by: his wife, Sarah M. Nicely along with children, Megan, Mackenzee, Melissa and Madison Nicely, and Jonathon Atos. He leaves other family, including his mother, Betty and her husband Charles Glass; sister, Cindy Thompson and her husband, Dr. Tom C. Thompson. Surviving uncle is Clarence (Buddy) Bridgewater and aunts, Nancy Bridgewater and Alice Nicely. Nieces and nephews include: Blaire Young, Katherine and Will Thompson, cousins and extended family in Tennessee and Alaska. Joe was a devoted father and tireless contributor to his community in Barrow, above the arctic circle. He was employed by the Barrow Utilities and Electric Cooperative and attended Calvary Bible Bap! tist Church in Barrow. The family will receive friends, Thursday, August 30, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at Valley Grove Baptist Church, 9000 Sevierville Pike in South Knoxville. A brief memorial service will follow. O'BRIEN, JUNE F. - age 59 of Sevierville, died Monday, August 27, 2007. Pending upon the arrival of her son from Iraq, arrangements will be announced later by Highland South Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations (573-7300). RUTHERFORD, JOE P. "POP" - age 87, went to his eternal home in Heaven, Friday, August 24, 2007 at Maryville Health Care. He was a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church, retired from K-Trans, and a veteran of WWII. Pop was a devoted Christian family man, true friend to many, great storyteller and avid gardener. His fondest memories are of times spent with family and with best friend, Claude Hickman and son Claude Jr. on many rabbit hunts with their beagles. Preceded in death by: parents, Henry Leon Rutherford and wife Claudie Estelle Lemons Rutherford; brothers, Vick, Bruce, and Ed; sisters, Reba Jones and Katherine Fisher; and former wife Rebecca Rutherford. Left to treasure his memory: beloved son, Joseph P. Rutherford, Jr. and wife Jennifer of Knoxville; grandsons, Richard and Ryan Cantley, Chris Thomas and wife Jennifer of Lenoir City, Adam Thomas and wife Robin of Cookeville; great grandchildren Jared and Taylor Thomas, Carrie and Richard Joe Thomas; brother George Rutherf! ord and wife Joyce of Missouri; many devoted nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude for the love and care given Pop by Drs. Cowan, Ingram, Agee, Gaddis and LaFountain; the entire staff of the South Wing-Maryville Health Care; especially nurses, Robyn Reefer, Suzanne Boring, Joe Roy, Ann Roberts, and Wendy Laws; nurses, Beverly Butler, Jill Calloway, Barbara Chesney and volunteer, Jill Copeland of Blount Memorial Hospice; and sitters, Linda and Wendy Darnell. A very special thank you goes to Blount Memorial Hospice nurse, Susan Johnston. The family will receive friends at Rocky Hill Baptist Church, Thursday, August 30, 2007 from 5:00 to 7:00pm with a Memorial Celebration to follow with Dr. Terry Kirby officiating. Interment will be Friday, August 31, 2007 at 10:00am at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to, Rocky Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 7409 Northshore Drive SW, Knoxville, TN 37919. Arra! ngements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273) ! www.crem ationoptionsinc.com. SCRUGGS RONALD W. - age 66 of Knoxville, passed away Monday August 27, 2007 at his home. Member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church and The Stage Hands Union Local #197. Preceded in death by: mother, Belva Scruggs and brother, David Scruggs. Survivors: wife, Nancy Scruggs; children, Scott and wife Lara Scruggs, Joanna and husband David McCormick, Christi and husband Marshall Myer, Chip and wife Jett Grey; grandchildren, Matthew, Jonathan, Andrew, Jena, Rey, Stephen, Rett, Nick, Riley, and Nathan; twin brother, Don and wife Pam Scruggs; special sister-in-law, Sara Jo Scruggs; several nieces, nephews and many friends at the Civic Coliseum. Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Thursday Chilhowee Baptist Church with Dr. Tony Crisp officiating. Family and friends will leave Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel at 11:15 a.m. Friday and proceed to Greenwood Cemetery for interment services at 12:00 noon. Pallbearers will be members of Stage Hands Union Local #197. The family will receive friends 6-8:00! p.m. Thursday at Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church, 4615 Asheville Hwy., Knoxville, TN 37914. Please call for directions 540-1642. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. SELLERS, CHARLES E. "PAPAW" - age 82, passed away Monday August 27, 2007 at NHC Fort Sanders. He was a member of the Nondenominational Church and retired from Union Carbide Corp K-25 Plant after 32 years. Preceded in death by: parents, Mr. & Mrs. A.E. Sellers; wife of over 55 years, Georgia C. Sellers; sister, Mary Etta Hancock; grandson, Baby McMillan. Survivors: son, David Sellers and wife Sandra; daughter, Sharon McMillan and husband Robert; sisters, Norma Majors and Pat Robinson; brothers-in-law, James H. Colquitt Sr. and Bill Hancock; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Besides being the Best Father and Grandfather, he never stopped helping others and never thought of himself. Most of all he loved Jesus and wanted to go home. Many Thanks to his Church for their support which was his life line. Thank You also to NHC, Misti and Omega. Funeral service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel, George Lee officiating. Family and friends will meet at New ! Gray Cemetery, 9:45 a.m. Thursday for interment at 10:00 a.m. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com SPEAR, HILDA JOY - 86-year-young wife of David Spear, died Sunday, August 19th after a 6-month battle with cancer. Preceding her in death were her parents, Alexander and Rose Hamerman, and brothers, Samuel and Abraham Hamerman. In addition to her husband of 66 3/4 years, surviving her are: daughters, Judy Johnson of New Jersey and Harriet Spear of Nashville, and son Alan Spear, daughter-in-law Beverly and granddaughter Hayley of Virginia; sister, Rhoda Phillips and niece Vikki Siciliano (Tony) of New York and their four children, and niece Alex Phillips of Oregon. Hilda, whose middle name, Joy, embodied the spirit with which she lived every day, approached life with a "Smell the Roses" philosophy and blessed others with her smile, warmth and interest in them. She loved to read, cook and sew, and she said that being a good wife and mother were her proudest accomplishments. When her children were young, she read to them every night, generating a lifelong interest in reading, a! nd volunteered as a Camp Fire Girl leader, Cub Scout supporter, and a PTA participant. She loved animals, plants and flowers. She received her RN degree at age 50, after which she worked in Oncology at New York's Mt. Sinai Hospital, a Burn Treatment Center at Pennsylvania's Chester-Crozier Hospital and an Alabama Hospice program. A devoted wife, Hilda moved often to support her husband's engineering career. Born and raised in New York, she and David also lived in Washington, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Quebec, Canada, Alabama and Tennessee. Always wanting to help others, Hilda chose to donate her body to Vanderbilt Medical School. A memorial celebration of her life will be held at the St. Paul Senior Living Community, 5031 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 8th, followed by a gathering in the drawing room. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Hilda Spear to: The American Cancer Society, Nashville Office, 2000 Charlotte Avenue, Na! shville, TN, 37203. STEWART, SARAH MARGARET - age 84, her valiant fight over, went to join her heavenly family on August 27, 2007. She was born to Newton Benjamin Lewis and Mary Frances White Lewis on July 24, 1923 in the green hills of Monroe County, Tennessee. She was the granddaughter of David Millard Lewis and Margaret Cline Lewis and Newton Jasper White and Sarah Jane Witt White. She moved to Etowah, Tennessee as a child and lived most of her life there. She resided in Cleveland, Tennessee at the time of her passing. She was preceded in death by: her parents and grandparents; by her husbands, Maurice Rowland, Raymond Wilson and Pulaskia Stewart; brother, William A. White; daughter, Frances Sue Wilson; granddaughter, Robin Wilson; stepson, Lee Wilson. Her brother, Henry F. Lewis of Dallas, Texas survives her. Her surviving children are: daughter, Patricia Chambers and son-in-law Bill Chambers of Madisonville, Tennessee; daughter, Jean Barr and son-in-law, Jim Barr of Philadelphia, Tennessee! ; son, Tony Wilson and daughter-in-law, Joyce Wilson, of Georgetown, Tennessee; son Jeff Wilson and daughter-in-law, Shirley Wilson of Cleveland, Tennessee; son Blake Stewart and daughter-in-law Paula Stewart of Cleveland, Tennessee. Surviving grandchildren are: Rachel Wilson of Johnson City, Tennessee and Joshua Stewart of Etowah, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews also survive her. She is also survived by: stepsons, Herbert Wilson of Inkster, Michigan, Ronnie Wilson of Nashville, Tennessee, Billy Wilson of Morristown, Tennessee, Bobby Wilson of Williamsburg, Kentucky, Eddie Wilson of Clarksville, Tennessee, Charles Stewart of Englewood, Tennessee, and Mark Stewart; one stepdaughter, Judy Stewart survives her. She was a devout Christian, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She retired from Mountain View Elementary School as a cook. She worked as a cook in several restaurants in Etowah and Athens. She worked at the Y12 Plant at Oak Ridge during World War II. She love ! quilting and gardening; she loved to play sports in her youth ! and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. She is a descendant of several pioneer families of Polk, McMinn, and Monroe Counties. She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church in Etowah and recently attended the Maple Street Baptist Church in Cleveland. She enjoyed her friends at church as well as those at the Etowah and Cleveland Senior Centers and at North Cleveland Towers. All who knew her will miss her smiling face and good-natured wit. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at Bordwine Funeral Home in Etowah, Tennessee. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2007. Her body will be laid to rest at Old Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in McMinn County, Tennessee. Rev. Bryan Mowery of Maple Street Baptist Church in Cleveland, Tennessee will direct the services. Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah, Tennessee is in charge of arrangements. If you are unable to attend, you may sign the guest registry at: www.bordwinefuneralhome.com. TOWNSEND, GERRY ELAINE HESTER (HANNASCH) - age 63, of Largo, Florida formerly of Galveston Texas and Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on August 19, 2007 after a short battle with Cancer. Mrs. Townsend was born in Hickory NC and was a life long school teacher and taught for many years in the Grainger County School System prior to moving to Galveston. Mrs. Townsend was preceded in death by: parents Woodrow and Violet Hester; her husband Bill E. Townsend. Mrs. Townsend was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Jamie Elaine and Phillip Merritt, of Florida, Shannon Marie Moreland of Texas; son and daughter-in-law Dr. Matthew Robert and Dr. Karissa Hannasch of Maryland; four grandchildren, Joseph and his wife Allison Merritt, Ryan Merritt, Megan Newton, and Cassey Moreland. The family would like to extend special thanks to Hospice of Pinellas County Florida for their care and loving support. Funeral service will be 7:00 pm Friday August 31, 2007, ! at Gentry-Griffey Chapel, Fr. Daniel Clement officiating. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 pm Friday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel. Following the service the family will have private interment in North Carolina. Arrangements by Gentry-Griffey Chapel. WHITE, FAYETTA GREENE - age 70 of Loudon, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at Fort Loudoun Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence Green and Clara Ruth Reynolds; husband, Richard White; grandson, Michael Ethan Wallace. Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Curtis Renfro, Loudon; Tracey and Danny Hatcher, Lenoir City; Tanya White and companion, Virginia Lee, Madisonville; grandchildren, Richard Christopher Lynn and Dianna Danielle Hatcher; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pat and Henry Mitchell, Maryville; Barbara and Ted Lomax, Loudon; Teresa and Jay McIntyre and Robin Greene, Greenville; brother, Lawrence "Skeeter" Greene, Loudon; special friend, Charlotte Cox; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Thursday, McGill Karnes Chapel with Rev. David Latham officiating. The family will gather 11:45 a.m. Friday morning at the funeral home and process to the Loudon County Memorial Gardens for a 12:30 p.m. interment service. The famil! y will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday prior to the service at McGill-Karnes Funeral Home, Loudon. WYNN, CHELSEA AARONTAY (PRINCESS) - expired August 26, 2007. She was born May 16, 1994 on 4913 Indian Summer Drive in Nashville, TN 37207. Preceded in death by: grandfather, Lee Roy Warren; great-grandparents, Caggie (Anabell) Scruggs and Alexander (Essie) Wynn. Survivors: father and mother, Aaron and Patricia Wynn; brother, Kelvin Jordan; devoted God-parent, Dontay (Michael) Mathis; grandparents, Dovie Carter of Nashville, TN and Robert and Virginia Wynn of Knoxville, TN; great grandmother, Mabel McGee of Biloxi, MI; aunts, Ivy Fowler of Orlando, FL, Yulanda (Sam) Nealy of Dallas, TX, Eleanor Dailey of Nashville; uncles and wives, Steven (Dayann) Wynn of Murfreesboro, TN, Lee Roy Mayberry of Nashville, TN, Roderick Wynn of Atlanta, GA, Robert (Lillian) Wynn of Lawrenceville, GA; great aunt and uncles, Mary Reed, Imogene (Edward) Looney of Athens, TN, Essie Smith, Raleigh Wynn and Alexander Wynn all of Knoxville, Elizabeth (Elroy) Harris of Berea, OH, Rev. Caggie Scruggs of ! Athens, TN. Funeral arrangements: Wednesday, August 29, 2007, visitation hour 6-8pm at the Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 30, 2007 from 11:00am-12(noon) at Galilee Baptist Church with funeral to follow from 12-1pm. Interment, 1pm at Greenwood North Cemetery. Smith Brothers Funeral Home in charge, 706 Monroe Street in Nashville, TN 37208. Notice by Unity Mortuary. Chelsea's guestbook can be signed on-line at: www.unitymortuaryknox.org Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 ________________________________________________________________________ Surprise your friends with a FREE Juno Video Mail! Sign up today. http://track.juno.com/s/lc?u=http://ads.addynamix.com/click/2-2130421-177

>From The Oak Ridger 28 Aug 2007 Larry Joe Johnson, 54, a resident of Cleveland, Tenn., Jimmy Rodney Owens, age 41, a resident of Oliver Springs, Mrs. Dorothy Spellman, 86, of Oak Ridge, Larry Joe Johnson, 54, a resident of Cleveland, Tenn., for the past four years, passed away Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, in a local hospital. He was a professional truck driver for J&S Cartage for the past four years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his father Lester Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Karin Johnson of Cleveland; mother, Nola Johnson of Lake City, Tenn.; five children: Robyn Johnson of Denver, Colo., Justin McGonigal of Bella Vista, Ark., Karren Johnson of Baton Rouge, La., and Stacie Johnson and Cory Johnson, both of Cleveland; three grandchildren; three brothers: Terry Johnson of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Gary Johnson of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Jack Johnson of Lake City, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews also survive. A memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Ron Neugard officiating. A private interment will be conducted on Wednesday at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors. The service will conclude with a white dove release ceremony. His family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home prior to the service. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Johnson family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner. com. Jimmy Rodney Owens, age 41, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at his home. Rodney was born April 24, 1966 in Oak Ridge. He is a lifelong resident of this area. Rodney worked as an electrician in the construction business. He was a member of the International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers Local No. 760. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jimmie and Josie Bilbrey Hall, by his paternal grandparents, Willard and Lora Ruffner Owens, by aunts, Marie Dedmon, Mary East, and Johnnie Lomax, and by an uncle, Dicky Owens. He is survived by his parents, James and Pauline Hall Owens of Oliver Springs; sisters, Sheila Rimel and husband, George, of Oak Ridge; Sandra Housley and husband, Freeman, of Winchester, Tenn., Sherri Strickland and husband, Danny, of Oliver Springs, Jennifer Butler and husband, Randy, of Oliver Springs; nephews, Travas Rich, who was a special caregiver, Badih El-Charr, Eric Turner, Nathan and Chris Hughes; niece, Mandy Brown and husband, Derick; great-nephews, Tyler Brown and Elias El-Charr; great-nieces, Breanna Rich and Reliegh Brown. He is also survived by special aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many special friends, including two childhood friends who were like brothers, Scott Ooten and Mike Swicegood, and another special friend, Bruce Kittrell. The family will receive friends Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. at Sharp Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow in the funeral home chapel at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Will Gouge and Brother C.S. Harvey Jr. officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Dorothy Spellman, 86, of Oak Ridge, passed away Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, at her residence. She was born March 5, 1921, in Bartlesville, Okla., to Thomas Joseph and Susanne McKenna Spellman, both now deceased. She was also preceded in death by her former husband, Floyd Morris; a daughter, Linda Mae Morris; and a brother-in-law, William Klenk. She graduated from Manhasset High School in Manhasset, Long Island, N.Y., in 1940, and graduated from Stratmore in merchandising in 1942. She was employed at Lord and Taylor department store on 5th Avenue in New York. She was a housewife with three daughters in South Worcester, living on a farm, and was very active with Girl Scouts and 4-H. After this, she relocated back to Long Island, in Port Jefferson, and was employed at Cooper's (known as Cooper's Angels). In 1987, Mrs. Spellman moved to Rochester, N.Y., after her last grandchild was born. While there she worked for the Greece Historical Society. She continued to follow grandchildren, moving to Kingsport, Tenn., in 1989, where she was active in volunteer work at the Netherland Inn. From Kingsport, she moved to Mount Airy, Md., in 1993, where she was active in volunteer work at the senior center and Carroll County History Museum. In 1996, she moved to Oak Ridge, volunteering at the Children's Museum and the Oak Ridge Public Library. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was a caring mother, a wonderful cook and seamstress, and an avid reader. She enjoyed gardening and was a good, loyal friend, corresponding with all friends. She was very community-minded, very sociable, and a consistent volunteer wherever she lived. She is survived by daughters, Mary Morris LaForgia and husband, George LaForgia, of Durham, N.C., and Eileen Susanne Musgrave and husband, Glenn, of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Margaret Mae Musgrave, Matthew Martin Musgrave, and Maureen Mary Musgrave; brother, Thomas Joseph Spellman Jr. and wife, Margaret, of St. James, Long Island, N.Y., nieces and nephews, Tommy and Courtney Spellman, Kevin and Katie Spellman, and Maura and Michael Kieran; and several grand nieces and nephews; sister, Susanne Klenk of Port Jefferson, N.Y.; and nephew, Peter and Jody Klenk. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. She will be laid to rest with her eldest daughter in Stanford, N.Y. Memorial donations may be made to the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, or St. Mary's Catholic Church. Online messages may be sent to www.martinoakridgefuneralhome.com. 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>From the Oak Ridger 27 Aug 2007 William C. Forrester, age 82, of Clinton, Jimmy Rodney Owens, age 41, a resident of Oliver Springs, Cecil Leroy Smith, age 78, a resident of Clinton, Dorothy Speelman, age 86, of Oak Ridge, William Jason Cox, 77, of Lake City, William C. Forrester, age 82, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at Briarcliff Health Care Center. Mr. Forrester was born Feb. 26, 1925, in Harlan County, Ky., to Luther S. and Glessie Napier Forrester. Mr. Forrester was a coal operator, owning his own coal mine and trucking company. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was of the Baptist faith and was a big Kentucky Wildcat fan. He enjoyed working crossword puzzles and reading his Cats Paw newspaper. Mr. Forrester was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Virginia Forrester; and one brother, Ed Forrester. He is survived by his wife, Virginia L. Forrester of Clinton; three sons, Lawrence Edward Forrester and wife, Debbie, of High Point, N.C., William David Forrester and wife, Linda, of Cleveland, Tenn., and Michael Allen Forrester of High Point, N.C.; and also by three step-children, Donna Clark of Pennington Gap, Va., David Clark and wife, Sandy, of Jonesboro, Ga., and Deborah Clark of Lexington, Ky.; two sisters, Shirley Oney and Anna Ruth Austin; and by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. According to his wishes, Mr. Forrester was cremated and his remains will be buried in a family cemetery in Rose Hill, Va. Online messages my be sent to www.martinoakridgefuneralhome.com. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Jimmy Rodney Owens, age 41, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at his home. Rodney was born April 24, 1966 in Oak Ridge. He is a lifelong resident of this area. Rodney worked as an electrician in the construction business. He was a member of the International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers Local No. 760. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jimmie and Josie Bilbrey Hall, by his paternal grandparents, Willard and Lora Ruffner Owens, by aunts, Marie Dedmon, Mary East, and Johnnie Lomax, and by an uncle, Dicky Owens. He is survived by his parents, James and Pauline Hall Owens of Oliver Springs; sisters, Sheila Rimel and husband, George, of Oak Ridge; Sandra Housley and husband, Freeman, of Winchester, Tenn., Sherri Strickland and husband, Danny, of Oliver Springs, Jennifer Batley and husband, Randy, of Oliver Springs; nephews, Travas Rich, who was a special caregiver, Badih El-Charr, Eric Turner, Nathan and Chris Hughes; niece, Mandy Brown and husband, Derick; great-nephews, Tyler Brown and Elias El-Charr; great-nieces, Breanna Rich and Reliegh Brown. He is also survived by special aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many special friends including two childhood friends who were like brothers, Scott Ooten and Mike Swicegood, and another special friend, Bruce Kittrell. The family will receive friends Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. at Sharp Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow in the funeral home chapel at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Will Gouge and Brother C.S. Harvey Jr. officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Cecil Leroy Smith, age 78, a resident of Clinton, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at his home. Mr. Smith was born March 30, 1929, in Anderson County. He is a lifelong resident of this area. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked in construction and he was employed at Oak Ridge Associated Universities before his retirement. His greatest enjoyment was farming, which was both his after retirement occupation and hobby. He was a faithful member of Moran Baptist Church Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Reynolds Smith, by his parents, Theodore H. Smith and Mollie Godsey Smith, by a sister, Thelma Duncan, and by three brothers, Clyde, Clarence, and Howard Smith. He is survived by his daughter, Toni Phillips and husband, Winford, of Clinton; step-granddaughter, Donna Phillips of Clinton; step-great-grandchildren, Kevin Duncan of Oliver Springs, Tyler Duncan of Las Vegas, and Derek Stanford of Clinton; brother, Lawrence Smith of Clinton. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and extended family members. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. at Sharp Funeral Home with funeral services following in the funeral home chapel at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Kenneth Seiber officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, at 11 a.m. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Dorothy Speelman, age 86, of Oak Ridge, passed away Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007 at her home. Martin Oak Ridge is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete at press time. William Jason Cox, 77, of Lake City, passed away at the Methodist Medical Center on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete at presstime. =========================================== 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 ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

DAVIDSON, MR. CARL STEWART, age 25, of Burrville, passed away Saturday, August 25th, 2007, as a result of a tragic automobile accident. He was born August 21, 1982. Carl attended Sunbright High School and was employed by the Tennessee Dept. of Corrections. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Naomi Slate of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and special uncle, Eddie Kendrick of Kingston, TN. He is survived by mother and step-father: Marci and George Howard of Sunbright; father: Stewart Davidson of Burrville; sister and brother-in-law: Stephanie and Nathan LaRue of Burrville; brother: Tristan Davidson; grandparents: Carl and Joyce Winters and Cecil and Zylphia (Zip) Davidson, all of Sunbright; aunts: Carol Anne Kendrick of Kingston, TN, Dinah and Ernie Taylor of Charlotte, NC, Uncle Doug and Becky Winters of Greenville, S.C., and Aunt Shirley and Ronnie Kennedy; and a host of cousins and friends, too numerous to count. The family will receive friends Monday, August 27th, 2007 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. A graveside service will be held Tuesday morning, August 28th at 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Vernon Church Cemetery, Burrville, with Bro. Wayne Cromwell and Bro. Curtis Terry officiating. Schubert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home] -------

ALEXANDER, JOHN C. CDR USN - 82, passed away August 25th at his home in Vero Beach. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. and raised in Florida and Tennessee. Jack served in the Navy for 30 years in destroyers and submarines, both as an enlisted and as an officer. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Past Master of Merritt Island Lodge #353, 33rd Degree Orlando Scottish Rite, Past Potentate of Azan Shrine, Past Patron of Fern Chapter #21, and a past director of the Royal Order of Jesters Court # 188. He was a member of the Greenback, Tennessee Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Johnnie Edna Alexander of Vero Beach; daughter, Elizabeth Phillips of Vero Beach; grandchildren: Craig Roberts, and Melissa and Alex Phillips. Services will be held 5 P.M. Monday, August 27th at Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home in Cocoa Beach. Burial will be in South Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Visiting Nursing Association! , (VNA) 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, Fl. 32960. You may sign the guest book at www.beckmanwilliamson.com. BOLINGER, JAKE - age 89, of Maryville went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 24th 2007. Jake was a deacon of Liberty Baptist Church in Greenback. He was a veteran of WWII and received the purple heart in Normandy. He was a member of Mt. View Masonic Lodge #519 in Maryville. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Mary Nell Orr Bolinger; and parents Andy and Celia Bolinger. He is survived by: sons and daughters in laws, Daniel and Judy Bolinger of Maryville and David and Donna Bolinger of Madisonville; grandchildren, Darrell and Teresa Bolinger, of Friendsville, Aleaha Bolinger of Santa Clarita Calif., Heather Lee of Madisonville, David and Tiffany Bolinger, Davonna and Brad Kent, all of Madisonville; great grandchildren, Thomas and William Bolinger of Friendsville, Haley and Dylan Lee of Madisonville, Aubrey and Amara Bolinger and Alexia Kent all of Madisonville; brother, Forrest Bolinger of Maryville; and sister, Arkie Lambert of Greenback. The funeral service will be! at 7:00 p.m. Monday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Tate officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The family and friends will meet at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery for a Masonic Graveside Service. www.mccammonammonsclick.com CARTER, JEWEL- of Knoxville, departed this life, August 26, 2007 at her home. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. CRAIG, ALLEN R. - age 76, of Powell, passed away, August 25, 2007. He was a member of Westview Wesleyan Church. He retired from Knox County Schools after teaching for 40 years. Survivors, children, Catherine Craig Fisler, Joe Craig, John Craig, grandchildren, John Allen Harris, Cora Mae Harris, Jesse Craig, great granddaughter, Anna Marie Kato, all of Daytona, FL, sister, Florence Bunn of North Carolina and his best friend, Buddy his 14 year old dog. Service, 7:00 p.m., Monday, Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel, Pastor Dan Mayhle and Pastor Ron Mayhle officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westview Wesleyan Church 3224 Joyce Ave. Knoxville, TN 37921. Family and friends will meet, 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, Lynnhurst Cemetery for interment at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Monday, Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com EDENS, CHARLES W. - age 92 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, August 24, 2007 at Parkwest Hospital. He was retired from the U.S. Navy and then worked in Civil Service for the Navy. He was preceded in death by: his brother, Guy Franklin Edens; and sister, Ruth Edens Fields. Survived by: son, Charles W. Edens, Jr.; wife, Debra; grandchildren, Aaron Edens and Elizabeth Muller; sister-in-law, Vera Edens. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Tuesday at Bethesda Cemetery in Morristown for an 11 am graveside service. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. www.weaverfuneralservices.com ELLIS, JUNIE M. - age 64, of Knoxville, passed away, August 24, 2007 in Pensacola, FL. Junie was a graduate of Old Central High School where he also played football and made all county. He coached and officiated football, basketball and baseball for Knox City and County Recreation for several years. His hobbies included playing golf, fishing, camping and boating and spending time at the beach in Pensacola where he was currently living. He is preceded in death by parents, Roy L. and Francis Jinks Ellis, and loving and devoted wife of more than 30 years, Connie Tapp Ellis. Survived by daughter, Janie; sons, Mark (Julie), Jeff, Chris and Jamie; loving grandchildren, Tesa, Megan, Cody, Jonathan, Breana, Madison, Emily, Olivia and Andrew; six sisters; Clara Keith, Gertrude Cassady Childress, Doris Bokash, Mary Russell Waller, Shirley Palmer, Linda Isbill Farrington and brother Roy Ellis; special companion and loving dog Molly Marie, and lifelong friend L.C. Bruce also survived by! several nieces and nephews. Service, 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. Interment will follow at Haun Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com EVERETT, LEON LOIS - age 81 of Knoxville passed away Friday, August 24, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital. Attended Greenway Church of God. U.S. Army veteran of WWII serving in Germany. Preceded in death by: daughter, Teresa; brother, Jim Everett; and sisters, Eula Everett and Bernice Everett. Survived by: wife of 61 years, Mary Ellen Everett; children, Robert, Gary and Darrell Everett; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet 10:45 am Monday, August 27, 2007, at Roseberry Cemetery for an 11:00 am graveside service with Rev. Charlie Reynolds officiating. Military honors will be provided by East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. HAWKE, EVA MARGARET - age 95, of Elizabethton, widow of Wayne D. Hawk, formerly of Tellico Plains and Sweetwater, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sweetwater. Preceded in death by daughter Patricia Lee Smith. She was the only child of the late Luther and Bertha Lee of Tellico Plains. She lived most of her life in Monroe County. Survivors: daughter, Peggy Watkins, Elizabethton, with whom she made her home; sons and daughter-in-law, James Hawke, Elizabethton, Jack and Etta Hawke, Vonore; 11 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; and many other special friends and relatives including Larry and Madelyn Smith of Birmingham, AL. Funeral 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Tony Collins officiating. Music will be provided by her granddaughter Betsy Riley. Interment 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Brown Hill Presbyterian Cemetery, Tellico Plains, Rev. Art Pfl! ug officiating. Memorials may be made to Brown Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery or the First Baptist Church of Sweetwater. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville. HENDERSON, LIEUTENANT COLONEL JAMES HAROLD, "JIM" - passed away Monday, August 20, 2007. Funeral service Tuesday, 10:00 AM, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Tim Norton officiating. Interment will follow at McCammon Cemetery. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com JENKINS, THE HONORABLE RAY L. - died August, 24, 2007. Judge Jenkins was born in Knoxville on April 23, 1936 to Erby Jenkins and his wife Nell. His father practiced with his uncle, Aubrey, and Ray H. Jenkins in the famed firm of Jenkins & Jenkins. Judge Jenkins attended Central High School and then the University of Tennessee where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and was class President in 1954. He received his law degree from the University of Tennessee in 1959 and was named in the Order of the Coif. He was Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review. He was appointed Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee. He has regaled many of his friends with stories of his prosecutions of moonshiners during his tenure. After the Republican Party lost the 1960 election, Judge Jenkins went into practice with his dad, uncle and Ray H. Jenkins in the firm of Jenkins & Jenkins. At the time of his election to the bench in 1982, he was in practice as a solo pract! itioner. He also practiced with Rom Meares. He took the oath of office on September 1, 1982 and was reelected three more times. September 1, 2007 is the twenty-fifth anniversary of his ascension to the bench. He became the Chief Judge of the Knox Criminal Court upon retirement of Judge Balitsaris in 1989. Judge Jenkins was a member of the Tennessee Judicial Conference and was member of its Rules Committee. He was a member emeritus of American Inns of Court, Hamilton Burnett Chapter, as well as a former member of the Great Smoky Mountain Conservation Association. Judge Jenkins was a member of the Sons of the Revolution. He was a thirty-second degree Scottish Rite of the Freemasons at the Bright Hope Chapter 557. He was in the Kerbela Shriners and the Royal Order of Jesters, Court 057. He was a brother in Sigma Chi fraternity. He, along with Judge James Jarvis, Lou Woolf and John Lockridge, was a charter member of the Order of the Orange. A talented musician in his own right,! Judge Jenkins was a member of the Knoxville's Musicians Assoc! iations. Indicative of his intellect, he was a member of Mensa. He was a member of the bar associations of Knoxville, Tennessee and the American Bar Association. Judge Jenkins leaves his wife, Michele and stepson Robert Carter Ball, his wife Elizabeth; daughter Lee Ann Jenkins Workman and her husband Mark; son Ray Hal Jenkins and his wife Belynda; and daughter Linda Miriam Jenkins Hatcher and her husband Mark. His grandchildren are Rebecca Harman Workman Kilday and husband Derek Kilday, Margaret Leeann Workman, Ray Hoover Jenkins, Andrew Hodge Jenkins, Leah Katherine Jenkins, Bryan Alan Hatcher, Mark Cameron Hatcher, Caroline Rose Hatcher; and step-grandchildren Trevor Stephens Lockhart, Bryan Alan Hatcher and Alexandria Mary Ball. He also leaves behind his faithful friend, Chen. There will be a memorial service to be announced at Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church with Dr. Bill Barron officiating. A private interment will be held at Highland Memorial Cemetery with a Masonic burial. JONES, RUTH ELEANOR KING - of Chattanooga passed away on August 24, 2007, at the age of 93. She was born near Hesston, Kansas, the oldest of eight children of Ezra and Mary King. She was the wife and life partner of the late Reverend Elton Finis Jones, and shared his 62-year ministry throughout the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. She was a gifted pianist and organist and assisted her husband in serving these churches in the Holston Conference: Pulaski Circuit, Pulaski, VA; First United Methodist, Big Stone Gap, VA; First United Methodist, Cleveland, TN; Asbury United Methodist, Greeneville, TN; Central United Methodist, Knoxville, TN; Mafair United Methodist, Kingsport, TN; and in Chattanooga, Red Bank, Wesley Memorial and Eastdale United Methodist Churches. Ruth and Elton traveled around the world and made several trips to the Holy Land. She enjoyed sewing and fellowship with family, dozens of friends, and acquaintances. She was preceded in death by her h! usband in 2000, and by four of her siblings: Raymond King, James King, Ethel Wade, and Leroy King. Mrs. Jones is survived by her sisters: Helen Smith of Valdosta, Georgia, and Mary K. Turkington of Lake Junaluska, North Carolina; and her brother Clifford King of Hesston, Kansas. She is also survived by her four children: Eleanor Jones-Payton, Judy Sullins of Athens, Tennessee, Karen Siklosi and her husband Dave Siklosi of Athens, and Dr. Stanley Jones and his wife Dee Sharp of Fairview, North Carolina. She also leaves five grandchildren: Drs. Trey Sullins and his wife Christa, Dr. Stuart Sullins and his wife Amy, Tabetha Grissom, and Katie Siklosi all of Athens and Ryan Jones of Fairview, North Carolina; seven great-grandsons: Tim, Jon, Sam, Ben, George, Andy, and Spencer Sullins, all of Athens; and dozens of nieces, great nieces, nephews and great nephews. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 P.M. on Friday, August 31st at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church on ! East Brainerd Road in Chattanooga. The funeral service will fo! llow at 6 P.M. with the Rev. Ben Matherly, Rev. Mike Hubble, and Dr. Charles Turkington officiating. Pallbearers will be Stanley Jones, Trey Sullins, Stuart Sullins, Dave Siklosi, Steve Kizziah and Steve Brothers. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Chancel Choir, the Fellowship Class and the Wesleyan Class. An informal celebration of Ruth's life will follow immediately after the service. Burial will be held on Saturday at 10:30 A.M. at Sullins Cemetery on Rocky Mt. Road in Athens, Tennessee. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416, or to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 6314 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Condolences may be left at www.heritagefh.com Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. KIRBY, SAM B. - age 63 of Knoxville passed away suddenly August 25, 2007. Arrangements incomplete. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel in charge. LEWIS, GRACE IRENE WHITSON - age 94, who lived many years in the Halls area, slipped away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at 1:30 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2007, following a lengthy and debilitating illness. Our precious mother will no longer suffer the anguish of any disease. A member of Grace Baptist Church in Halls for many years, she faithfully served on the food committee and was always happiest when she was able to help others. She was compassionate and had a servant's heart. She leaves a legacy of faith and love in the hearts of all who knew her. During her late 80's and early 90's she shared her faith with family, friends and strangers by giving away a particular book she had grown to love, a compilation of God's Promises. Grandma Grace's Book Ministry was soon born, and some 400 books were given to other venues including nursing homes and prison inmates. Early in her life, she worked in textile mills in Knoxville, including Brookside, Standard and Cherokee. Precede! d in death by parents, John and Iva Whitson, sister Minnie LaRue, brothers, Dewey Whitson, Elmer Whitson and Joe Whitson. She leaves behind 2 sisters Sylvia Brasfield, Knoxville, Hazel LaRue, Fayetteville and brother, Raymond Whitson, Knoxville. Survived by sons, Kenneth Lewis and wife Ruth, Ohio, Sherrell Lewis and wife Barbara, Ohio; daughter Millie Black, Powell; son Archie Lewis, Florida; 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Service, 8:00 p.m., Monday, Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City, Rev. Elbert Kitts and Dr. Randy Lewis officiating. Family and friends will meet, 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, Lynnhurst Cemetery for interment at 10:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com MALLICOAT, CLAYTON JR. "JOE" - age 73 of Knoxville passed away August 25, 2007 at home. Preceded in death by parents, Clayton Sr. & Vassie Mallicoat. Survivors: Betty White, & brother, Ralph Mallicoat; several nieces; nephews; great-nieces & nephews. Service 8 pm Tuesday Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. Rev. David Hlt offciating. Family & friends will meet 10:45 am Wednesday at Jett Cemetery for interment at 11 am. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com MILLIGAN, FRANCES HESS - age 81 of Maryville, passed away Friday, August 24, 2007 at Shannondale of Maryville. She was preceded in death by: her parents, J.P. and Helen Hess; brother, J.P. Hess, Jr.; special aunt, Mary Hess; son-in-law, Robert Pounders; and her beloved husband, Leland K. Milligan. She is survived by: her children, Maria and Paul Hawkins, Gerry and Jill Milligan, Alice Pounders, Lea and Steve Hamby; beloved sister, Martha Hess; sister-in-law, Joan Hess; seven grandchildren: Dudley Hawkins, Mark Hawkins, Dr. Gerry Milligan, Jr. Cathy and Mark Cate, Kristen and Chuck Lindler, Josh Pounders and Felicia Chittum; four great-grandchildren: Bailey and Abbie Cate, Anna Grace and Becca Lindler; nephews and nieces, Jim and Denise Hess, Preston Hess, Fred and Margie Hess, Molly Hess. Funeral services will be held at 7 P.M. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 in McCammon-Ammons-Click Chapel with Rev. Dixie Petrey officiating. The family will receive friends 6-7 P.M. at McCammon-A! mmons-Click Funeral Home. The family will meet at 9 A.M. Thursday August 30 at Grandview Cemetery for the interment service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blount Memorial Hospice Mercy Fund 1095 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804; Maryville College 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804 or to The Parkinson's Disease Foundation 833 West Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the kind and caring nurses and aids at Shannondale, Blount Memorial Hospice and to Dr. Teresa Catron. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, 982-6812. www.mccammonammonsclick.com MINGIE, KENNETH MICHAEL "MIKE" - age 59 passed away Sunday August 26, 2007 at Home in Maryville. He was a Member of Bethleham Baptist Church in Knoxville; a retired school teacher and painter; he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family. Preceded in death by: Father, Kenneth E. Mingie. Survivors: sons, Christopher Mingie and wife April, Chad Mingie and wife Debbie; mother of Chris and Chad and special friend, Rita Mingie Whitaker; mother, Ella Dean Mingie; grandchildren, Mashayla Mingie, Zoe Mingie and Crystal Brown; brother, Dan Mingie and wife Darlene; sisters, Cheryl Brown, Sue Nuchols and husband Bob; several nieces and nephews; and a host of family & friends. Funeral Service 7:30 P.M. Tuesday Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev Louis Branch officiating. Family and friends will meet at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens 12:45 P.M. Wednesday for interment at 1:00 P.M. Pallbearers: Scott Campbell, Bill Kelley, Eric Delph, Jackie Dowling, Terry Campbell, Jody Colv! in, Jerry Campbell, Ronnie Reynolds. The Family would like to express their "Special Thanks" to the staff of Blount Memorial Hospice. The Family will receive Friends 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com PETTITT, JESSIE MAE - age 91 of Louisville passed away Sunday, August 26, 2007 at Fairpark Healthcare Center after a lingering illness. She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church and the former owner/operator of Town and Country Child Development Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reed H. Pettitt; son, Jimmy Pettitt; son-in-law, Hobart Williams; parents, Ben and Leola Derreberry; sisters, Lela Douglass and Mildred Isbell; and brother, Woodrow Derreberry. Survivors include: son, Leon Pettitt and wife Joan of Plano, TX; son, John Pettitt of Maryville, TN; daughter Phyllis Williams of Walland, TN; grandchildren, Julie Millett, Laurie Gough, Doug Pettitt, Marcy Pettitt (Wilmot), Laurel Fleming, Jeff Williams and Jimbo Williams; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; and brother, J.B. Derreberry of Knoxville. The funeral service will be at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, August 28, 2007 in Smith's Trinity Chapel with the Rev. Gary Davidson officiating. The inte! rment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 pm, Tuesday, August 28, 2007 in Smith's Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 983-1000, www.smithmortuary.com POSEY, ODIE KENNETH - age 84 of Helenwood, Tennessee, departed this life on Friday morning, August 24, 2007 at the Scott County hospital. Born September 26, 1922; son of the late Fred Lee Posey and Margaret Duncan Posey. A member of the Helenwood Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: his parents; first wife, Ann Baker Posey; second wife, Veda Duncan Posey; and brother, Homer Posey. He is survived by: step-son, Oscar Duncan, Jr. and wife Connie of Elgin, Tennessee; step-daughters, Katherine Ann Phillips and husband Freddie of Oneida, Tennessee, Peggy Jo Jeffers and husband Eugene of Kingsville, Maryland; brother, Harold Posey and wife Opal of Knoxville, Tennessee; three sisters, Christine Woods of Morristown, Tennessee; Louise Reed and husband Boyd Reed of Oneida, Tennessee; Joyce Keck and husband Voyd Keck of Knoxville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Katherine Renea Free Gusfatson and husband Steve of Nashville, Tennessee; Byron and Bryce Webb of Elgin, Tennessee; great-grandchil! dren, Anna Katherine Gusfatson and Jon Edward Gusfatson; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday evening, August 26, 2007 from 6 until time of service at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Cecil officiating. Graveside Services will be conducted Monday morning, August 27, 2007 at 11 a.m. in the Daniel Memorial Cemetery in Helenwood, Tennessee with full military honors provided by American Legion Post #136 of Oneida. West-Murley Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for the family Odie Kenneth Posey. ROGERS, JEANETTE CURRY - age 86, of LaFollette, born January 16, 1921, passed away August 24, 2007. She was preceded in death by husband James Conley Rogers, Jr., Parents William F. and Effie J. Curry, Brothers Bobby and Eddie Curry, Billie Bird and Georgia Weagle. Jack and Jeanette were owners of Rogers Marina and Resort and had treasured memories of the guests and homeowners there. She enjoyed the fun and friendship of their fellow members in the Up and Down Club. She was a devoted member of the LaFollette United Methodist Church. Survivors: daughter, Connie Rogers Bolton, of St. Charles, MO; son, Gary Curry Rogers, of LaFollette; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Rogers Campbell and Jess D. Campbell; cherished grandchildren, Curry Leigh Campbell and Jess Coby Campbell, all of Farragut, TN. Memorial service 7:30 p.m. Monday, August 27, at LaFollette United Methodist Church with Rev. Dave Henderson officiating. A donation to the American Diabetes Association or LaFollette Uni! ted Methodist Church would be a tribute to her life. The family will receive friends 6 until 7:30 p.m. Monday at the LaFollette United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Cross Funeral Home, LaFollette SHEADRICK, JESSE CEE, SR. "BIG DADDY" - of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord, August 24, 2007, at Baptist Hospital. Father of the Twilight Gospel Singers; member, Deacon and Father of the Antioch FBH Church of God of The Americas. Veteran of World War II. Before his retirement he was employed for, KUB, Rohel Construction and Danco Construction. Preceded in death by: parents, Emmett and Betsy Sheadrick; wife, Annie Mae Sheadrick; daughters, triplets, Jessie Mae and Mary Elizabeth; brothers, Cecil, Lee Walter, Emmett, Willie C., Authur, and Alonzo; sisters, Betsy Mae McDaniel, Louise Stringer; grandson, Barry Washington; in-law, Carter Colquitt; Elvira Kennedy, Mary Butler, Lover Joe Colquitt and Hazel Colquitt. Survivors: sons, Willie, Jesse (Marie), Frank (Renetta), Joe (Myra) Sheadrick, all of Knoxville; daughters, Frances (Eugene) Brown, Minnie Cutwright, Mary Brabson, Mary Dailey, Annie (Gregory) Black, all of Knoxville; brother, Roy Lee Sheadrick, Clarksville, TN;! sisters, Mollie Smith, Cleveland, OH; Mary Lee Johnson, Knoxville; brothers- in-law and sisters-in-law, Willie B. (Dorothy) Colquitt, Knoxville, Mandy Sheadrick, New Haven, MI; Fannie Pearl (David) Marion, Knoxville; Jewell Equitt, Detroit, MI, Essie Mae Colquitt, Knoxville; a host of nieces and nephews; twenty-nine grandchildren; fifteen foster children; forty five great grandchildren; devoted daughters-in-law, Rita Sheadrick and Shirley Sheadrick; a host of other relatives and friends to include the Antioch and Mt. Moriah FBH Church Families. Family will receive friends, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday at Antioch FBH Church, 2316 Linden Avenue; funeral service, 6:30 p.m., Rev. J. B. Elliott, officiating. Interment 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Tennessee State Veteran's Cemetery, Lyons View Pike. Family and friends will assemble at 1340 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com SMIDDY, JENNY PERKINS - age 75, of Knoxville passed away Saturday, August 25, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospice. Born in Williamsburg, KY on Oct. 26, 1931 to her late parents Edna and Wade Perkins, she attended Williamsburg High School in Whitley County, KY and worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville. Her brother was the late Tom Perkins. Known by those who loved her as Jenny Wren, she was an avid gardener with a love of birds. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She was an active member at Central Baptist Church. Jenny is survived by her husband, Jack; son, Harold Smiddy and wife Yvette of Maryville, daughter, Jenny Beth Alley and husband David of Atlanta, and son, Tommy Smiddy of Knoxville; grandchildren Jessica LaGrossa and husband Christian of Philadelphia, Jennifer Alley Smith and husband Daniel of Atlanta, and Jenna Beth Smiddy of Knoxville; great grandson, Gabriel LaGrossa; sister, Rea Smart; sister-in-law, Floye Perkins; niece, Jennelle Smar! t, Gloria Price, Carolyn Ellenburg, nephew Bobby Smiddy and great niece, Letitia Marshall. The family will receive friends at Central Baptist Church in Fountain City on Monday, August 27 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM followed by a memorial service. Family and friends will meet, Tuesday, August 28, Greenwood Cemetery for interment at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Jenny's memory to the NTAF Southeast Intestine Transplant Fund in honor of Jennifer Alley at 150 N. Radnor Chester Road, Suite F-120, Radnor, PA, 19087. Arrangements by Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com SUMMERS, DONNIE - age 62 of Clinton, TN passed away early Friday morning August 24, 2007 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was a member at Solway Baptist Church. He loved his walk with Christ and always talked about what a joy it was being with his little buddies and the rest of his family. Donnie was preceded in death by: his parents, Doyle & Alta Summers; and sister, Shirlene Taylor. Survivors: wife, Sharon Summers of Clinton, TN; daughters, Brenda & Joe Saglimbeni of Clinton, TN, Geraldine Summers of Clinton, TN; brothers, Ronnie & Marilyn Summers of Milford, OH, Denver & Bonnie Summers of IN, Eugene Summers of KY; sisters, Janis & Dave Heithaus of OH, Shelby & Richard Savage of OH, Ruth & Tom Roberts of FL; grandchildren, Grabriella & Hannah Saglimbeni of Clinton, TN; and a host of other relatives and friends. Donnie's family will receive his friends on Monday, August 27, 2007 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN. Funeral se! rvice will be Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Solway Baptist Church in Solway, TN with Bro. Ray Buchanan officiating. Donnie will lie in state one hour prior to his funeral on Tuesday. Interment will follow at the Woodhaven Memorial Garden in Claxton, TN. Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN is in charge of all arrangements. THOMAS, JACOB LEE "JAKE" - born August 17, 1979 in Knoxville, TN, went to be with his Savior on August 25, 2007. He is preceded in death by: grandparents, Leroy, Jr. and Hannie Whitson, Olen F. Thomas, William Taylor and Ralph and Juanita Mynatt. Survived by: devoted and loving wife, Megan Thomas; children, Alexis-6, Tyler-4, Hailey-3 and Owen-9 months; also survived by parents, Randal (Randy) and Rhonda Thomas, and Ronnie Mynatt; sister, Hannah Thomas; brother, Michael Thomas; grandparents, Sue E. Taylor and George and Janie Justice; and many other family and loving friends. Service, 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City, Rev. Wayne Lay and Rev. Mike Vincent officiating. Interment will follow at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to the building fund at New Fellowship Baptist Church in Knoxville. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com TRAGESSER, EUGENE F. - age 83 of Knoxville, formerly of Memphis, passed away Saturday evening, August 25, 2007. Gene was retired from the University of Tennessee Medical Units in Memphis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clovis P. Tragesser. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Kathleen Tragesser, Mike and Peggy Tragesser all of Knoxville; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by a memorial service at 7: 30 p.m. with Rev. Leonard Turner officiating. Family and friends will gather at 3 p.m. Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis for graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or to a charity of choice. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Tragesser family. www.clickfuneralhome.com Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 ________________________________________________________________________ Surprise your friends with a FREE Juno Video Mail! Sign up today. http://track.juno.com/s/lc?u=http://ads.addynamix.com/click/2-2130421-177

>From The LaFollette Press 23 Aug 2007 James Paul Aslinger, age 56, of Lake City Nina L. Dunn, 77, of Dixon Paul Edward Dople, age 63 of Wooldridge Evelyn Goins, age 83 of LaFollette Jack Hess, age 76 of Jacksboro Shirley Ellen Hillburn, age 65 of Jellico E. Columbus (Chris) Hollars, age 84 Minnie (Tootie) Jeffers, age 81 of LaFollette William "Billy" Johnson, age 74 of Lake City, Bernice M. Jones, age 81, of Jacksboro, Pauline Lay, age 73 of Jellico Thelma E. Letner, age 87 of LaFollette Charles Tolbert McNeely, age 62, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, formerly of LaFollette, John H. Owsley, age 80, of Lake City Herbert Mack Reed, age 79 of Celina, OH Alice Warren Smith, 92, of Jacksboro, Betty C. Childress Snow, age 75 of The Pointe at Adams Ridge James C. Stephens, age 83 of South Carolina James Paul Aslinger, age 56, of Lake City passed away Aug.19 at his residence. He was born Jan. 21, 1951 to the late Jim and Virginia Moody Aslinger. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lona Aslinger; son, John Paul Aslinger, and brother, Harold Aslinger. He is survived by his wife, Chrystal Aslinger of Lake City; sons, Otis Kevin Aslinger of Lake City, Harold Dean Aslinger of Lake City; sisters, Sue Cornett and husband, Fred of Lake City, Polly Gibson of Lake City; brothers, J.C. Aslinger and wife, Betty, Jim Aslinger and wife, Phyllis, all of Bellevue, OH; granddaughters, Paula, Kaylee, McKinzie; grandsons, Dillon, Ashton, Benjamin, Cody, and Dakota; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 21 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Sharp and Rev. Otis Blankenship officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Nina L. Dunn, 77, of Dixon passed away Aug.18 at her residence following a short illness. She worked for Stewart-Warner, Chicago, for 20 years prior to her retirement 1993. She was born Aug. 8, 1930, in Jellico the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Perkins) Young. She married Carl Gilreath in 1945. She was a member of the Northside Baptist Church, DixonShe was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Gilreath; daughters, Francis Lynn Gilreath, Jane Milam; one step-son, Joseph Dunn; one granddaughter, Ginger Mims; two sisters; and four brothers. She is survived by her granddaughters, Catherine Russi Bell of Sterling, Sylvie Milam (Jeffrey) Heller of Oregon; grandson, Nicholas Russi of Dixon; stepdaughters, Charlene Dunn (Fernando) Mendez of Liberty, MO, Susan Dunn Gibb of Greenwood,MS; great-granddaughter, Kristen Russi; great-grandsons, Juwon and Jahrod Bell; seven step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Aug. 22 at the Northside Baptist Church, Dixon, with the Rev. Daniel Bentz, pastor, officiating. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Aug. 23 at the Jellico Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the Northside Baptist Church. Preston-Schilling Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Paul Edward Dople, age 63 of Wooldridge passed away Aug. 17 at the Beech Tree Manor Hospice. He was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Dople; brother, Billy Dople. He is survived by his daughters, Shawn Cummins and husband, Jerome of Jellico, Crystal Cooper of Jellico; sons, Steven Dople of Newcomb, Seth Dople of Newcomb, Joey Parrott of Jellico; sister, Cathy Owens; grandchildren, Haley, Lindsey and Brandon Cooper, Derek, Blake, Emily and Ryne Cummins, Alex and Megan Dople; a host of friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Aug. 18 at the Harp Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerome Walden and Rev. Francis Dople, Jr. officiating. Interment was in the Douglas Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Evelyn Goins, age 83 of LaFollette passed away Aug. 18 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Elwin Goins; son, Eugene Goins; parents, Darris and Lassie Tinnel Heck. She is survived by her children, James Donald Goins and wife, Lucrettia of Speedwell, Darris Goins and wife, Carolyn of Jacksboro, Carolyn Lindsay of LaFollette, Kathy Hicks and husband, Bill of LaFollette, Jewell Wilson and husband, Mike of Speedwell; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Funeral services were held Aug. 20 in the Walters Chapel with Rev. J. C. Monday and Rev. Charles Jack Goins officiating. Interment was in the Well Springs Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Jack Hess, age 76 of Jacksboro passed away Aug. 15 at the East Tennessee Baptist Hospital in Knoxville. He was a member of First Baptist Church and the Montgomery Masonic Lodge #94 F & AM in Montgomery County, OH. He was involved with a lot of work with the Shriners and AA. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Foster and Sarah Davis Hess. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Hess of Jacksboro; son and daughter in law, Mark and Barbara Hess of OH; stepson, Joseph Wolford of MI; daughters, Kathy Hess of Tazewell, Stella McCulley and husband, Charlie of LaFollette, Shirley Will of Oh; stepdaughter, Carol Jean Duty of MI; granddaughter, Tracy Thompson of Jacksboro; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren; brother, Jerry Hess of OH; sister, Ann Strait of FL; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Masonic services were held Aug. 18 with the Stooksbury Lodge in charge of services with funeral services in the Martin Wilson Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating. Interment was in the Powell Valley Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Shirley Ellen Hillburn, age 65 of Jellico passed away Aug. 18 at her residence. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Ouimette and husband, David of Jellico, Wanda Perez and husband, Luis of Chicago, IL; sister, Joyce Nelson; brother, Chester Coker of Newcomb; grandchildren, Eva, Brandy and Luis Perez, III, Alysia Weldon, Brittany, Ashley and Jacob Oumitte; great grandchildren, Jimmy John Flowers III, Julian Perez, Claudia and Luis Weldon; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 20 at the Llewellyn Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Landes and Rev. Jerome Walden officiating. Llewellyn Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 E. Columbus (Chris) Hollars, age 84 passed away Aug. 17 in Olympia, WA. He was born in Jellico. He was a retired a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 292, Detroit, MI. He was the owner of Hollars Heating and A/C for 35 years in Brooksville, FL. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Geneva; son, Rick. He was the beloved father of Jim, Linda and Dan; grandfather of Jeff, Matthew, Melody, Paulie and Janelle; great grandfather of Chris, Katie, and Brett; dear brother of Elcie Reedy. Graveside services will be held Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Masonic Memorial Park in Tumwater, WA. Funeral Alternatives of Washington was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Minnie (Tootie) Jeffers, age 81 of LaFollette passed away Aug. 19 at the Sunbridge Nursing Home. She was a member of Ivy Dale Church of God. She was a very loving mother, who loved to sing, play the guitar, crochet, and attend church. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Ray Jeffers; parents, Kip and Tempie Dupuy Chapman; brothers, Lenes, Virgil, Hubert, and Lewis Chapman; sisters, Alma Partin and Rosa Chapman. She is survived by her husband, Tidwell Jeffers of LaFollette; son, Jimmy Wayne Jeffers of LaFollette; daughters and sons in law, Betty Sue and Robert Prater of Knoxville, Judy and John Alexander of Bluff City, TN; 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; sister, Sylvia Rutherford of OH. A memorial service was held Aug. 22 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with the Rev. James Adkins officiating. Interment was in the Mill Branch Cemetery in Scott County. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 William "Billy" Johnson, age 74 of Lake City, passed away Aug. 16 at his residence. He was born Jan. 13, 1933 in Kentucky to the late H.C. Sr. and Lillie Mae Duncan Johnson. He was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed attending UT Football games, and Lady Vols Basketball games. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, H.C. Johnson Jr. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine "Jewel" Braden Johnson of Lake City; sons, Gary Lee and Sharon Johnson of Portland, OR, Greg and Vicki Johnson of Cincinnati, OH; daughter, Anita Schnupp and husband, Steven of Roswell, GA; grandchildren, Kevin and Misty Johnson of Cincinnati, OH, Jodi Johnson of Cincinnati, OH, Michael and Stacy Johnson of Union, KY, Amy Johnson of Cincinnati, OH and William Schnupp of Roswell, GA; great grandchildren, Brooke, Brittany, Andrew, Savannah Jo, and Xavier; brothers, James Johnson and wife, Abby of Lake City, Tom Johnson and wife, Cathy of Zionsville, IN; sisters in law, Inga Johnson of Lake City; special caregivers, Connie linkhammer, Don McGuire and Lee Leonard.Funeral services were held Aug. 18 at the Main Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating. Interment was in the Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Bernice M. Jones, age 81, of Jacksboro, passed away Aug. 15 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She attended Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Frank Jones. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Allison and Rick Goins of Jacksboro, their children, Ricky Wayne Goins of Jacksboro and Nikki Goins of Knoxville; daughter, Shelbia Leary of WVA; son, Ronnie Evans of Erie, PA; step children, Ruby Marsee of LaFollette, Hazel Cruze of Erwin and Clarence Moore of LaFollette. Funeral services were held Aug. 16 in the Cross Chapel with the Rev. Bill Braden and Rev. Ronnie Freeman officiating. Interment was in the Powell Valley Cemetery. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Pauline Lay, age 73 of Jellico passed away Aug. 20 at the Jellico Community Hospital. She is survived by her daughters, Joyce Stevens, Debbie Ford, Peggy Hatfield; son, Larry Byrd; sisters, Mary Louise Reid, Helen Faye Manhan; brother, ZD Lay; grandchildren, James Paul and Larry Shane Stevens, Joni Welden, Travis Hatfield; five great grandchildren; a host of family and friends to mourn her passing. Funeral services were held Aug. 21 in the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Francis Dople, Jr. officiating. Interment was in the Valley View Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Thelma E. Letner, age 87 of LaFollette passed away Aug. 18 at the home of her daughter. She was a charter member of West LaFollette Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing in the Church Choir and was very active in her Sunday School Class. She was a loving mother, friend, and grandmother that spread happiness to everyone that met her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger L. Letner and son, Jerry Letner. She is survived by her daughters, Lana Bishop and husb and, David, Carmelita Richardson and husband, Leo, Paula Simpson and husband, Harold; son, John Letner and wife, Sue all of LaFollette; grandchildren, Tyler Bishop, Justin Letner, Tammy Miracle and husband, Jesse of LaFollette, Angie Parris and husband, Johnathon of Knoxville, Lynn Letner and wife, Mona of LaFollette; great grandchildren, Brycen and John Roston Letner, Bailey Miracle of LaFollette, Hunter Parris of Knoxville; special friends, Meredith Finstead and Sue Cornett, and a host of loved ones and friends that will mourn her passing. Funeral services were held Aug. 19 in the Walters Chapel with Rev. Hobert McCreary officiating. Interment was in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Charles Tolbert McNeely, age 62, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, formerly of LaFollette, passed away suddenly Aug.17 in Pickens, SC. He was a member of Fordtown Baptist Church, U.S. Army Veteran and retired Cads Draftsman. He was preceded in death by his father, Arlis McNeeley. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Smiddy McNeely; son, Brian McNeely, both of Rock Hill, SC; mother, Mary Ruth McNeely of LaFollette; brothers, Arlis and Dot McNeely of Elberton, GA, George and wife, Brenda McNeely of LaFollette; sister, Christine and Marvin Clupper of Jackson, GA; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Aug. 20 in the Cross Chapel with the Rev. David Hicks officiatingl. Interment was in the Bakers Forge Cemetery with military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 John H. Owsley, age 80, of Lake City, passed away Aug. 15 at his residence. He was born May 31, 1927 in Kentucky to the late Floyd Patterson Owsley and Molly Ellen Whitson Owsley. He was a US Navy Veteran, having served in Vietnam, Korea, and World War II. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and especially enjoyed cooking for them on Sundays. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Cleo Wallen, Susie Sword, and Leller White. He is survived by his wife, Alma Vowell Owsley of Lake City; sons, John Owsley and wife, Sarah of Oak Ridge and Mark Owsley and wife, Linda of Lake City; daughters, Ginger Smiddy and husband, Ronnie of Briceville, Angie Connaster of Briceville and Lake McCoy and husband, Stephen of Lake City; sister, June Hardsock and husband, Nathan of VA; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Aug. 18 in the Anderson Memorial Gardens with military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Herbert Mack Reed, age 79 of Celina, OH passed away Aug. 12 at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Mary's, OH. He was retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber in St. Mary's, OH after 25 years of service. He was a member of Abounding Grace Church in Celina. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abraham Reed and Lillybell (Lawson) Reed. He is survived by his wife, Julia L. (Head) whom he married on Oct. 20, 1945 in Jellico, TN; daughters, Lou Ann and Thomas Hough of Celina, Lynda and Michael Pissos of Lima, OH, Patricia and Paul Mack of Celina; brothers, Ottie Reed of Celina and Charlies and Rouie Reed of Celina; sisters, Violet Reed of Sevierville, Lou Ann Lawson of Chatsworth, GA and Mildred Huddleston of Celina; 12 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Aug. 16 at the Abounding Grace Church with Pastor Rick Brosher officiating. Interment was in the Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Abounding Grace Church Building Fund, c/o Abounding Grace Ministries, 817 N. Sugar Street, Celina, OH. W.H. Dick and Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Alice Warren Smith, 92, of Jacksboro, passed away Aug. 14 at the Norris H ealth and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on June 4, 1915 the daughter of the late Dora Reynolds Warren Beverly and James Warren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Parker Smith; daughter, Pauline Smith; son, Richard L. Smith; sisters, Ethel Hall, Linda Taylor, Ada Beverly, Ellen Beverly; brothers, Floyd Warren, Archie Beverly, Oscar Beverly, Jim Beverly and Flem Beverly. She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Carden and husband G.B. of Jacksboro; sons, Bill Smith and wife, Connie of Harlan and Robert Roscoe Smith and wife, Ann of Hulen; daughter-in-law, Wanda Delores Smith of Fort Wayne, IN; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Minnie Hooker of Indianapolis, IN, Gladys Hooker and Viola Lewis both of Arjay; brothers, Charlie Warren of Barbourville, KY, Eugene Warren of London, KY, Britten Beverly of Muskegon, MI, J.D. Warren of Middlesboro, KY and Carlos Lee Warren of Spring City, IN and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 17 at the Arnett and Steele Funeral Home with Rev. Eli Craig and Rev. Melvin Beverly. Interment was in the Green Hills Memorial Gardens, Middlesboro. Arnett and Steele Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Betty C. Childress Snow, age 75 of The Pointe at Adams Ridge, formerly of Ross Twp., passed away Aug. 10. She was a 39 year member of Ingomar United Methodist Church, where she was a lay pastor, usher recruiter, 25 year Sunday School Teacher, leader of the Cookin' and Crafts Program, and member of the Ingomar M and M small group. She was also a Girl Scout leader, recreational golfer and bowler, and world traveler. She was the beloved wife for 51 years of Richard O. Snow; loving mother of Kimberly (Russ) Gibson of Wexford, Kathy (Jim) Williams of McCandless, and Cindy (Peter) Samuelson of Alexandria, Va; cherished grandmother of Kate and Luke Gibson, Jennifer and Greg Williams, and Andrew, Kristen, and Ian Samuelson. She is also survived by a brother, John (Kathy) Childress of Clinton. Funeral services were held at the Ingomar United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Ingomar United Methodist Church, 1501 W. Ingomar Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa 15237 H.P. Brandt Funeral Home, Inc was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 James C. Stephens, age 83 of South Carolina passed away Aug. 16 at the Lexington Medical Center in South Carolina. He was a very caring father and grandfather. He loved to go fishing and bowling. He retired from Penn Central Railroad and was an over the road truck driver for a number of years. He also served in World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Baird; parents, Johnny and Mattie Moore Stephens; brothers, Raleigh Byrd, Owen, Lloyd, Jesse and Roy Stephens; sisters, Agnes Ellis and Emma Green. He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Jo Ann and Fernando Rodriguez of SC; brother, Earl Stephens of TN; sister, Mildred Feria of KY; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 20 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Massengale officiating. Interment was in the Campbell Memorial Gardens with the Campbell County Honor Guard in charge of graveside services. 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>From The Oak Ridger 24 Aug 2007 Lorraine Young Lacey, of Woodstock, Ga., Delores Ann Eskridge Steele, of Knoxville, formerly of Oliver Springs, Edwin Estel Stokely, 87, Darlene Clement, 51, a resident of Knoxville, Lorraine Young Lacey, of Woodstock, Ga., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, at Woodstock Nursing Rehab. Mrs. Lacey was preceded in death by her parents, Granville and Beulah Rogers; husbands, Herbert Young and Garland Lacey; sister, Irene Smith; and brothers, Dale Perrine, Bud Perrine, and Max Perrine. Survivors are sons, Ronald Young and wife, Brenda, of Greenville, S.C., and Roger Young of Erwin, Tenn.; daughter, Betty Rice and husband, Napoleon, of Woodstock, Ga. There are four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving: brothers, Lance Perrine and wife, Mary, of Southington, Ohio, and Arthur Perrine of Warren, Ohio; sister, Dacie Amons of Warren, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, for a 10 a.m. interment with the Rev. Charles Rice officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the church of your choice or the American Cancer Society. Woodhaven Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 160 Edgemoor Road, Powell, is honored to serve the Young-Lacey Family. Delores Ann Eskridge Steele, of Knoxville, formerly of Oliver Springs, departed this life on Aug. 17, 2007, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville. Preceded in death by father, Raymond Eskridge Jr. Survivors: mother, Anna Rose Eskridge of Oliver Springs, Tenn.; daughters, Dominica Coleman (Derwin) Austin of Atlanta, Ga., Domina Coleman (Quintin) Alford of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Angelia Steele Owens of Knoxville, Tenn.; sister, Vivian Eskridge (Kenneth) Smith of Knoxville; brother, Norman (Audrey) Eskridge of Jefferson City, Tenn.; grandchildren, Jadashia Steele, Darryiona and Deeiona Owens, Coleman and Linden Alford; several nieces and nephews; husband, Glenn Steele; other family members and friends. Family will receive friends from noon until 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at Little Leaf Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday with Elder Thomas Dews, pastor, and the Rev. Henry Cleveland officiating. Interment will be at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary, www.jarnigansmortuary.com Edwin Estel Stokely, 87, died on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, as a consequence of an aggressive cancer. Born on July 3, 1920, he is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Wilma nee Mauldin; and children: Patricia Gail, Linda Susan, John Edwin, Sara Judith Nan, and David Cleveland. He is survived, as well, by 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The recipient of the Bronze Cross and Purple Heart, Edwin Stokely served in the U.S. Army during World War II and during the Korean conflict. He worked for the Knoxville News Sentinel and then the Atomic Energy Commission in Oak Ridge, Tenn., as public information director. He continued to serve in the Department of Energy in Germantown, Md. He retired in 1978, moving to Dunedin, Fla. An avid golfer who accumulated eight holes-in-one, Edwin Stokely was a member at Countryside Country Club for nearly 30 years, having organized and managed several leagues including "The Stokely League" established in 1982. Funeral arrangements will include a brief opportunity for visitation at the Dunedin Chapel of Moss Feaster Funeral Home and a private service for the immediate family members only. Cremation and interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society in the name of Edwin Stokely. Moss Feaster Funeral Home in Dunedin, Fla., is in charge of arrangements. Darlene Clement, 51, a resident of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at her home. Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs is in charge of the arrangements, which were incomplete at presstime. ============================================ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

MCGINNIS, HELEN RUTH - age 65, of Seymour, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 23, 2007. She attended Loves Chapel Baptist Church. Loving wife of Joe McGinnis; mother of three children, JoAnn Dunaway, Randy McGinnis, and Betty and husband Dwayne Holder; grandchildren, April Dunaway and Joey McGinnis; four sisters; and three brothers. Special thanks to the staff of Thompson Cancer Survival Center. Funeral service will be held 8:00 PM Friday in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Rev. Jackie Parris officiating. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery on Saturday for 10:00 AM interment services. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday prior to the service at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com McMILLAN, GLEN F. - age 76 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday August 23, 2007. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City. MEYER, MERVYN, F. - age 88 of Tellico Village, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. Mr. Meyer was a Veteran serving in the US Navy during WWII and a former employee of Good Year Tire. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Maxine Meyer; son, Jack Meyer and wife, Lillian Kurowski all of Tellico Village; daughter, Norma Cornette of Mason, Michigan. Graveside services 11:00 AM, Arborcrest Memorial Park in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Local arrangements provided by McGill-Karnes Funeral Home, Loudon. NINE, ROBERT EDWARD, LTCOL USAF RET. - age 74, of Fountain City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church and member of the Christian Homebuilders Sunday School Class. Born August 7, 1933 in Dandridge to the late Joseph and Margaret Nine. Graduate from the University of Tennessee with a degree in engineering physics and the rank of 2nd Lt in the Air Force. He earned his masters degree in engineering physics from the University of Oklahoma. He served in Viet Nam as a USAF fighter pilot where he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross. Upon retirement from the Air Force he worked 20 years as a nuclear physicist for the Dept. of Energy in Washington DC. While working he taught an early morning class in physics at the Northern Virginia Community College. Retirement did not slow him down as he concentrated on and accelerated his work for the Lord by e! arning his Local pastors License and was serving an appointment to the Fountain City UMC with his duties only in Prison Ministries. He was the founding member on Kairos Prison Ministry, Torch Ministry in the youth detention centers in East Tennessee. He also was very active and devoted to the Focus Prison Ministries He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Myra Creswell Nine; daughters and son-in-law Lexi and David Gaber, Centreville, VA; Marci Villanueva, Woodbridge, VA; son and daughter-in-law Robert Edward and Donna Nine II, Knoxville; grandchildren Jason Scott and Jaime Gray; brother Jerry Nine Dumfries, VA, and many other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be Friday evening at 7:00 pm at Fountain City United Methodist Church Rev. Jim Whedbee and Dr. Bill Will officiating. Active pallbearers are J.D. Gaber, Stacey Benson, Mike Benson, Bradley Turner, Brent Belue and Rick Rogers. Honorary pallbearers are the Christian Home Builders Sunday School Class,! the members of Kairos, Torch, Lock-Down and Focus Prison Mini! stries. Bob was an awesome son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to Kairos Prison Ministry PO Box 50391, Knoxville, TN 37951. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Saturday Greenwood Cemetery for an 11:00 am graveside service with full Military Honors provided by the Airman from Robbins Air Force Base . Family will receive friends 5:00 - 7:00 pm Friday at Fountain City United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Gentry-Griffey Chapel. OLIVER, BRENDA COUCH - age 41, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday. Survivors: sons, Tommy, John, Terry Morgan all of Knoxville; brothers, Doug and James Couch of Maynardville, Cecil Couch of Knoxville; three grandchildren; several cousins. Family will receive friends 1 to 5 Sunday at Cooke Mortuary. Graveside service 10:00 a.m. Monday at New Loyston Cemetery. Reverend Arnold Greene officiating. Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville, TN. OWENS, MARGARET MATLOCK WARTERS - passed away August 17, 2007 at Asbury Place in Maryville. She was 92 years old. Margaret was born in Knoxville and lived there until she retired to Asbury Place. She graduated from Knoxville High School and in her younger years was very active in the Chilhowee Garden Club including serving as the club president. She worked in the Trust Department of the Bank of Knoxville for many years. She was a warm and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was predeceased by husbands, J.D. Warters and John S. Owens; her parents, J.P. Matlock and Ethie Watt Matlock; her siblings, Irene Ward, Lucille Coulter, Imogene Harmon, Vance Matlock, and James Matlock; and her daughter, Sara Warters Kirk-land. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Robert and Susan Warters; son in law, Thomas Kirk-land; sisters in law, Catherine Matlock and Geneva Matlock; grand-children, Anne Morley, Dr. David Warters, Kim Bartlett, Peggy Wat-kins, Katy Shattuck, and Jef! f Kirk-land; ten great grandchildren; and seventeen nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Asbury Place for their de-voted care of Margaret and would especially like to thank Rena Foster and Kay Burnett. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery Saturday for a 1:30 p.m. graveside service with Reverends Dan Moore and Melody Kidd officiating. A memorial service at Asbury Place will follow at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Asbury Place, 2648 Sevierville Rd, Maryville, TN 37804. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com SCARBRO, ETHEL SHANNON - age 95, of Knoxville, formerly of Caryville, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Hillcrest-North of Knoxville. Member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. Preceded in death by husband, Ted Scarbro, parents, John F. Shannon & Isadora Shannon, stepmother, Winnie Shannon and son-in-law, Maurice C. Asbury. Survivors: daughter: Jane Dora Asbury of Caryville; daughter & son-in-law: Sue Ann & Gerald Pratt of Knoxville; grandchildren: Renni & John Morris, Knoxville, Edward Wesley (Ted) Asbury & Bridgett Asbury, Tifton, Ga.; great-grandchildren: Margaret Morris, Erin & Andrew Asbury; sister: Lucille Colson, Monroe, Tn; brother-in-law: Alfred Scarbro, Wartburg, Tn. At her request, family & friends will meet for graveside services & interment at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 25th at Woodlawn Cemetery in LaFollette. Hospice Chaplin Stephanie Hamill officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Adventa Hospice, 1420 Dutch Valley Rd., Knoxville,! TN 37918 or to charity of choice. Arrangements by Cross Funeral Home, LaFollette SIMS, EDITHE ROSE MEADOWS - 86, passed away at Brakebill Nursing Center, Knoxville, Tennessee, on August 20, 2007. Edithe moved to Knoxville in 2003 from Ft. Myers, Florida. Born October 18, 1920 at Tommy Creek, near Rhodell, WV, she was the last surviving child of Matthew and Alice Polk Meadows. In addition to her parents, Edithe was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Claude Norris Sims; two sisters, Flora Lucas and Gracie Meadows; and eight brothers, Lundy, C. R., Elmer, Sam, Estle, James, Lacy and Nathan Meadows. Survivors include her daughters, Brenda Sims Palmer and Don Palmer, Knoxville, Tennessee; Sonja (Nathan) Meadows, Rocky River, Ohio; Rema (Sam) Meadows and Rosa Meadows Nicely, Beckley, WV as well as nephews and nieces. Edithe, a graduate of Stoco High School, Beckley, WV held a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Baldwin Wallace College, Berea, Ohio. Edithe began her teaching career in Fayette County, WV and retired from North Olmsted Cit! y Schools, Ohio, in 1980. She lived in Fort Myers, Florida until 2003. Edithe was a lifelong Methodist. Rev. Dan Johnson will celebrate her life in the Chapel at the United Methodist Temple, Beckley, WV on Sunday, August 26 at 5 p.m. Private interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Monday, August 27. In keeping with Edithe's wishes, her daughter requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Imagination Library, 1020 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 to enable more young readers to have access to books. Highland Memorial (Bearden) 588-0567 STALLINGS, MRS. LULLA TEMPLE - age 87 of Knoxville, passed away August 20, 2007 at Summit View in Farragut, TN. Mrs. Stallings was a member of Washington Pike United Methodist Church. She was the ninth and last surviving child of Ira Marshall and Lillie Mae Temple. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Stallings, and parents, Ira Marshall and Lillie Mae Temple. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Dr. Charles Edgar Stallings of Atlanta, GA, and Dr. Dick and Lee Ann Stallings of Knoxville; grandchildren, Charles and Katie Stallings. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2200 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919. The family held a private graveside service on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. Robert Bean officiating. Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway served the family. Mrs. Stallings' guest book is also available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com STOKELY, EDWIN ESTEL - 87, died on Sunday, August 19, 2007 as a consequence of an aggressive cancer. Born on July 3, 1920, he is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Wilma nee Mauldin and children, Patricia Gail, Linda Susan, John Edwin, Sara Judith Nan and David Cleveland. He is survived as well by 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The recipient of the Bronze Cross and Purple Heart, Edwin Stokely served in the Army during World War II and during the Korean Conflict. He worked for the Knoxville News Sentinel and then the Atomic Energy Commission in Oak Ridge as Public Information Director. He continued to serve in the Department of Energy in Germantown, Maryland. He retired in 1978, moving to Dunedin, Fla. An avid golfer who accumulated eight Holes-in-One, Edwin Stokely was a member at Countryside County Club for nearly 30 years, having organized and managed several leagues including "The Stokely League" established in 1982. Funeral arrangements will include a! brief opportunity for visitation at the Dunedin Chapel of Moss Feaster Funeral Home and a private service for the immediate family members only. Cremation and interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society in the name of Edwin Stokely. THARP, DORA - age 70, of Maynardville, passed away August 23, 2007. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville, TN. TINDELL, CARL COLUMBUS - age 92 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice. Mr. Tindell was born July 7, 1915 and grew up in the Graveston Community. He was formerly a resident of Corryton, TN, for over 70 years and was a member of Little Flat Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Tindell retired from Reeder Chevrolet after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Martelia Foust Tindell; sister and brother-in-law, Flossie and Roy Payne; granddaughter, Rene Armstrong. He is survived by his sweetheart and wife of 69 years, Mattie Ridenour Tindell; daughter and son-in-law, Leta Faye and Tom Cruthirds; son and daughter-in-law, Charles (Chuck) and Carol Tindell; granddaughters, Jennifer Armstrong of Venice Beach, CA, Tracie Clapp Moore; great-granddaughters, Michelle and Erica Davis; sisters-in-law and brothers- in-law, Bernice and Jim Kegley, Nema and James Paskel; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Rema and Rhon! da Butler. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 26, 2007 at Stevens Mortuary. Family and friends will meet 10:15 a.m. Monday, August 27 at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens, Edgemore Road, Claxton for a 10:30 a.m. graveside service and interment. Reverend Damon Patterson officiating. Serving the family: Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Mr. Tindell's guest book is also available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. TINSLEY-MCGINNIS, LOUISE - of Maryville, passed away Monday, August 20, 2007, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by husbands, Garland W. Tinsley of Maryville and John M. McGinnis of Strawberry Plains; daughter, Sarah Tinsley Cooke and son, Robert M. Tinsley. She is survived by sons, Randy Tinsley of Rockford and Phil Tinsley of Sarasota, FL; daughter, Susan Tinsley Denton of Maryville; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Glenn Bellisle of Alcoa; stepson and wife, John W. and Nancy McGinnis; stepdaughter and husband, Sammie and Dickie Johnson all of Strawberry Plains; granddaughters and husbands, Kari and Todd Marsh, Laura and Brent Stowers, Amanda Tinsley and Taylor Bellisle; grandson and wife, Terry and El Hame Tinsley; grandson, Brett Bellisle; great granddaughters, Talyn and Tinsley Marsh; great grandsons, Dilyn and Tyler Stowers and Benjamin Tinsley; sister, Marjorie Tulloch; special friend, Linda Jacques; beloved Yorkie, George. Funeral services will ! be held at 8:00 p.m. Friday in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel. Family and friends will meet at 12:00 noon Saturday at Grandview Cemetery for the interment service. The family will receive friends from 7-8:00 p.m. Friday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville. 982-6812 www.mccammonammonsclick.com. TOWLE, PHILIP SHERIDAN - born Oct. 20, 1915 passed away August 22, 2007 at Asbury Place in Maryville. He was a graduate of Tusculum College and had worked in the air conditioning and refrigeration business as a Sales Engineer with Knoxville Refrigeration Supply, Ed Supply, and Costal Supply. He as a member of Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church. Mr. Towle was preceded in death by wife, Madge McCray Towle who passed away in 2001. He is survived by son, Philip Sheridan Towle III and wife, Dorothy; grandson, Christopher Mark Towle and wife, Kayla; great grandson, Griffith Towle all of Houston, TX; son, Peter J. Towle and wife Karen of Friendsville; granddaughter, Rebecca L. Towle of Naples, Italy; and grandson, Peter J. Towle, Jr. of Murfreesboro. Family and friends will meet Saturday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery on State Hwy 93 in Greene Co. for an 11:00 A.M. graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church, 37! 00 Keowee Ave., Knoxville, TN 37919 or to the charity of your choice. The family would especially like to thank the staff of the Village at Asbury Place for their continuous support and comforting thoughts. The family will receive friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com VANCE, HATTIE OWEN age 100, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord, August 21, 2007 at North Haven Health Care. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and Central Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Ralph Vance, daughter, Ruth Plemmons and son, Owen Vance. Survived by 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Family and friends will meet, 9:45 a.m., Saturday, Lynnhurst Cemetery for a graveside service at 10:00 a.m. with Dr. Charles Earl officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com VANDERGRIFF, DOROTHY MAE - age 81, of Seymour, died suddenly Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Vandergriff of Knoxville. Ms. Vandergriff was a member of New Life Assembly of God Church. She is survived by her sister, Mary Spoon of Woodbridge, VA; beloved aunt of Roberta Zygarlowski, Brenda Davis, Darlene Novak, Mary Howard, Debbie Grooms, Martha Karpik, Lisa Spoon all of Virginia and Mary Jane Irwin of Knoxville. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Reverend Darlene Miller and Reverend Robert Runkles officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Saturday prior to the funeral service at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com WALDEN, ELEANOR POTTS - age 82 of Sevierville, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2007. She retired as an auditor for Armour and Company. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Gatlinburg. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank Haven and Myrtle Potts and husbands Robert Howard Ortwein and Howard Eugene Stacy. She is survived by her: husband, Bob Walden; Daughter, Haven Ortwein Jarvis and husband Dennis; step-sons, David Walden and wife Christine, Bobby Walden and wife Annette; granddaughters, Victoria Cox and partner Michael Magouirk, Lauren Grubb and husband Jason; step-grandson, Ereckson Jarvis; grandchildren: Matthew, Jonathan, Christopher, and Cherie Walden. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Gatlinburg, 111 Oglewood Lane, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 or to St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917. Funeral service 7 PM Friday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Burcham officiating. Family ! and friends will meet 10 AM Saturday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens for interment. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com) WALKER, ANNIE S. WIGGINS - 69, of Oakland, California, passed away, Saturday, August 19, 2007. Annie "Seal", was born February 14, 1938 in Knoxville, TN to Hodgie and Sallie Wiggins. She graduated from Austin High School, attended Knoxville College, and nursing school in Oakland, CA. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Grace Wiggins Grant, Dorothy Wiggins Bates and Cathryn Wiggins Guydon. Survivors: daughter, Robin L. (Eddie) Knox; son, Stephen H. Walker; five grandchildren, all of Oakland, Calif.; sisters, Barbara Wiggins Kitchen, Mattie (Richard) Wiggins Ragland and Peggy Wiggins Nixon; brother, Leroy (Brenda) Wiggins; aunts, Lessie Tate and Eva Mapp; and uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, August 28, 2007; funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at Whitted-Williams Funeral Home, 5500 Foothills Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605 (510) 261-1105 Announcement by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. w! ww.jarnigansmortuary.com WILLIAMS, FAYE LOUISE RUMMEL - age 64 of Harriman passed away Wednesday August 22, 2007 at her home. Faye was a devoted & loving mother, grandmother, sister & friend to many. She was employed by the Roane County News for 23 years, serving as circulation manager. She attended Harriman United Methodist Church. Faye was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence & Hannah Rummel, sisters, Catherine Carroll, Mary Storrs & Carolyn Garrison, brothers, Ray Rummel (her twin) & John Rummel ; & grandson, Rodney Williams, Jr. Survivors: sons, Darrell & wife Teresa Williams of Kingston, Jerry Williams & fianc�e Lisa Hargis Grizzard of Harriman, Rodney Williams of Oakdale; sisters, Anne Swenson & husband Shorty of Midtown, Joyce Holden of Harriman; brothers, Robert Rummel of Athens, Jim Rummel & wife Jane of Harriman; 7 grandchildren, Kim Williams, Megan Rucker & husband Todd, Jessica Williams, Casady Williams, Jordan Williams, Summer Williams, Conner Williams. Funeral 2:00 PM Sund! ay August 26, 2007 at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel, Harriman with Rev Mason Goodman officiating. Graveside & interment in Fairview at Bethel Cemetery in Kingston. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Saturday at Kyker Funeral Home, Harriman. www.kykerfuneralhome.com WOODS, EVELYN LOUISE COMPTON - age 65, of Goose Creek, SC passed away on Monday, August 20, 2007. She was born in Kingsport, TN and spent the majority of her life in East Tennessee. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and daughter who was greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles Iris Compton and Myrtle Franklin Compton of Morristown, TN. She is survived by husband, Lennis Ray Woods of Goose Creek, SC; daughter, Ginny Lacy of Charleston, SC; brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Martha Compton of Plano, TX; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Bill McConnell of Knoxville, TN; sister, Sharon Kay Compton of Knoxville, TN and Zambia, Africa; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 26, 2007 from the Farrar Jefferson City Chapel with interment to follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at th! e funeral home. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN 37760 (865) 475-3892 www.farrarfuneralhome.com Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 ________________________________________________________________________ Surprise your friends with a FREE Juno Video Mail! Sign up today. http://track.juno.com/s/lc?u=http://ads.addynamix.com/click/2-2130421-177

BAKER, EDWARD E. "EDDIE" - 86, of Pigeon Forge went home to be with his Lord on Thursday August 23, 2007. Eddie served in the United States Navy during WWII and was most proud for taking part in the D-Day invasion at Normandy, where he survived the sinking of his battleship. In 1947 he came to Gatlinburg, where he became a pioneer in the Gatlinburg Candy business. Eddie owned and operated Bakers' Candy for nearly a half century. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Maples Baker, and son, Mark Baker. Survivors: sons: Gary Baker and wife Vickie, John Baker and wife Carol; grandchildren: Joe Baker and wife Jessi, David, Caity, Logan, and Rebecca Baker; great grandchildren: Joseph Andrew Baker, Jr., Eleanor Jessup Baker; several nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, as well as many loving friends including special friend Lynne Webb. Funeral service 2 PM Sunday at Atchley's Smoky Mountain Chapel in Pigeon Forge with Mr. Jim Parton officiating. Interment wi! ll follow in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens with Rev. Bill Maples officiating. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Saturday at Atchley's Smoky Mountain Chapel, 220 Emert St., Pigeon Forge. www.atchleyfuneralhome.com BOWERS, DAVID ALLEN - 52 of Vonore Road, Loudon, died suddenly Thursday, August 23, 2007. Son of the late James & Mildred Sitzlar Bowers. Arrangements will be announced later by Loudon Funeral Home. BRANUM, MAXWELL EARL - of Andersonville passed away in his home August 2, 2007. Maxwell (Max) was born December 1, 1949, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the son of Earl and Mary Ellen Cox Branum. He was a graduate of Rich East High School (1968), Park Forest, IL and Western Illinois University (1973), Macomb, IL. He completed post-graduate studies at Governors State University, Park Forest South, IL and Winston-Salem State, Winston-Salem, NC. Max was an accomplished teacher, wrestling coach, soccer coach and football coach. He was an avid athlete excelling in wrestling at Rich East and at Western Illinois University. His parents and his grandparents (Elvin and Gertrude Branum and Rule and Cecilia Rhoads Cox) preceded him in death. He is survived by his brothers Timothy Cox Branum and Rexford Alan Branum; his sisters Pamela Rule Sluder, Rosemary Palmer, Penelope Diane Branum, and Alice Paige Pennington; his nieces and nephews Tosha Branum Champs, Jennifer Connelly, Mary Ellen Chaffi! n, Sarah Simmons, Andrew Sluder, Patrick Sluder, Scott Branum Palmer and Brentt Earl Palmer; and great-nephews Bryan Sluder, Charles Thomas Connelly and Jacob Branum Palmer. He was loved by all and will be missed. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Rich East High School Wrestling Program, Park Forest, IL or the Lassen College Wrestling Program, Susanville, CA. Funeral service 2:00 pm Saturday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel, Rev. Bernie Hutchison officiating, with interment to follow at New Loyston Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1:00 - 2:00 pm Saturday at Gentry Griffey Chapel. BROWN, FRANCES MCCLANAHAN - formerly of Knox-ville and Dandridge, died Thursday, August 23, 2007 in Greeneville. She was the widow of Hugh M. Brown. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com CATE, MARY ANN WYRICK RUDDER - age 72 of Knoxville was born September 2, 1934 and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 22, 2007. Mary was a member of North Knoxville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Velma Wyrick. Survived by husband of 29 years, Leon Cate; daughter, Debby Starling; daughter, Susie Christian and husband Robert; and son, Robert (Robby) Rudder; grandchildren, Bobby Love, Jason Love, Chris Starling, R.J. Rudder, and Braxton Rudder; great-grandson, Jason R. Love; sister, Phyllis Bennett and husband Bobby; nephew, Brian Bennett; sister-in-law, Leona Householder and husband Murl; sister-in-law, Faye Webster; and other family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the building fund of the French Broad Lodge # 588, Kodak, TN or North Knoxville Baptist Church, 217 W. Oldham Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Family and friends will gather 11:15 am Friday, August 24, 2007 at East Tennessee Veteran Cemetery for an 11:30 am graveside ! service with Rev. Guy Milan officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Thursday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. CHANEY, CURTIS ALEXANDER - of Knoxville, departed this life, August 22, 2007 at U. T. Memorial Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary CRAWFORD, SHAW LYNN - went to be with the Lord August 22, 2007. He is survived by his parents, Beth Moore and Jerry Crawford, sister, Kylee Crawford. Graveside services will be held Saturday at Highland South Cemetery at 10 AM. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. DAVIS, BRENDA ANN BARKER - age 64 of the Hardin Valley Community passed away Wednesday evening, August 22, 2007 at her home. Brenda was a member of Hines Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Marie Barker; sisters, Linda Beets and Diane Barker; brother, Warren Barker. Survivors: husband of 45 years, Jerry Davis; daughters, Kay Warnack of Kingston, Angie Lee of Knoxville; sons, Wayne Davis, Harvey Davis and David Davis all of Knoxville; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brothers, Michael Barker and Paul Barker both of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Friday followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Charles Parker officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Saturday at Marietta Church Cemetery for graveside services. Pall bearers, Craig Warnack, Christopher Hartman, Ralph Davis, Tony Davis, Randy Davis and Trenton Hall! . Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Davis family. www.clickfuneralhome.com DYKES, EVA L. - age 77 of Knoxville, was called by her Lord on Thursday, August 23, 2007. She retired from Palm Beach Company. She was preceded in death by husband Coy V. Dykes. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Steven Phillip Dykes, Michael Jeffery and Dustie Dykes; grandchildren Derek Dykes, Shana Phillips and Nikki Plummer; great grandchildren, Coleton Dykes, Kaylee, Tucker and Jamison Phillips; Cade Rutherford; future great grandchildren, Maven Dykes and Jaden Plummer. Funeral service will be Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 8 pm in the Halls Chapel of Mynatt Funeral Home with Rev. Gordon Lee Dykes and Rev. Gary Vandergriff officiating. Family and friends will meet at Greenwood Cemetery Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 2:45 pm for a graveside service at 3:00 pm. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6-8 pm at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com EACHES, BILLY RAY - age 52 of Blaine, passed away August 22, 2007 as the result of an automobile accident. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, and was preceded in death by his father, Ernest D. Eaches Jr., and stepfather, James W. Kuykendall. Survivors include his mother, Zola B. Kuykendall of Blaine; sisters, Carolyn McGinnis and Tennie King of Blaine, Mary Jane Brewer of Rutledge, and Verna Seager of Bluefield, West Virginia; brothers, Steven Eaches of Knoxville, Hartsel Sloan of Atoka, TN, and Drew Sloan of Excelsor Springs, Missouri, several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Funeral services will be held 8:00 P.M. Friday, August 24, In the chapel of Smith Funeral Home in Rutledge, with Rev. Paul Blankenship officiating. Family and friends will gather Saturday, 9:45 A.M. at Grainger Memorial Gardens for graveside services at 10:00 A.M. The family will receive friends Friday evening 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. prior to services at Smith Funeral Home in Rutledge! . Smith Funeral Home of Rutledge in charge of arrangements. FORD, JERALD (JERRY) - age 52 of Lenoir City. Jesus took him home August 23, 2007, Arrangements incomplete. Mynatt Funeral Home in charge. GARDNER, WILLIAM BRYSON, SR. - age 75 passed away at home on August 23, 2007. He was born in Manchester, Georgia on April 24, 1932, and was a long-time resident of Knoxville and member of Church Street United Methodist Church. The son of a Methodist minister, he spent his childhood living in parsonages in towns throughout north Georgia. After graduation from Emory University with a degree in mathematics, he worked for the National Security Agency in Washington, D.C., initially as a civilian and then after recruitment into the US Army during the Korean War. Next, he spent 18 months working as an engineer in the Kuwaiti oil fields for the French company Schlumberger. He returned to Georgia and joined IBM as a systems analyst. Upon relocation to Knoxville in 1964, he spent much of his time with IBM working on the computer systems at ORNL. He retired from IBM in 1984 but continued his work on computers with TVA until 2003. After his final retirement, he stayed busy with a variet! y of activities. He particularly enjoyed taking classes at UT in a wide range of disciplines, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends. He was an active member of the Knoxville Technical Society and also enjoyed the weekly meetings of the UT Science Forum. He is preceded in death by his parents the Reverend William Howard and Katherine Bryson Gardner. Survivors include his wife of 45 years Vicky Allen Gardner; sister Bonnie and her husband the Reverend John Barnes of Lake Junaluska, N.C.; and brother Charles and his wife Betsy of Asheville, N.C. His children and their spouses are Kathy and Joe Simpson of Knoxville, Deborah and Scott Lockett of Alexandria, VA, Jamie and Bryson Gardner of San Francisco, CA, and Meg and David Elam of Knoxville; and grandchildren Bryson, Tindell, and Sander Lockett and Campbell and Decker Elam. Affectionately called Grandpa or "Ho-Ho," he will be greatly missed and always remembered for his kind spirit, political debates and won! derful sense of humor. A memorial service will be held at Chur! ch Stree t United Methodist Church on Saturday at 11 AM. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to the music fund at Church Street United Methodist Church, 900 Henley Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 or Memorial Foundation, Hope Lodge, 2008 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37203. GEIS, GEORGE E. age 90 of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at the Heritage Center of Morristown. He was born, June 26, 1917 and raised in Royal Oak, MI, the son of the late George E. and Regina Ehnis Geis. He graduated from Royal Oak High School in 1934 and went on to serve with the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and upon his return from service, he spent many years in the dry cleaning business, eventually opening his own dry cleaning service with his wife Ann. He later entered the banking industry where he served as a officer and branch manager for the Manufactures National Bank of Rochester, MI for 23 years. Upon his retirement in July 1979, he and Ann moved to Dandridge, TN where they have enjoyed their remaining years. George was an active member of the Dandridge First United Methodist Church where he served 10 years as church treasurer and 19 years in the Senior Adult Choir and was also a member of the Dandridge Lions Club. He was preceded in d! eath by his beloved wife of 60 years, Ann C. Dunlop Geis. He is survived daughter: Marianne Schneider of Pompano Beach, FL; son: Craig Geis of Pensacola, FL; sister: Jeanette Hilton of Holiday, FL; brother-in-law: Gerald Dunlop; sisters-in-law: Marjorie Dunlop and Mary Dunlop; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the DFUMC Choir Fund, P.O. Box 8, Dandridge, TN 37725. Funeral services, Friday, 7:00 pm at Farrar Dandridge Chapel with Rev. Larry DeVault officiating. Family will receive friends Friday evening 6:00 to 7:00 pm prior to services at Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge, TN. www.farrarfuneralhome.com HICKS, BETTY - age 75, died suddenly Saturday, August 18, 2007. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Johnny Jones of Kodak; special grandchildren, Nicole Nelson and Johnny J. of Kodak and Crystal Varner of Knoxville; 15 other grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren of Knoxville. She is preceded in death by her 4 daughters, Deborah Carpenter, Sabrina Whaley, Claudette Varner and Pam Wallace; also her mother, Grace Lindsey. HUNTINGTON, WILLIAM R. - age 64 of Knoxville, TN passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at UT Medical Center. Bill was a retired manager of the Exelon Corporation of Chicago, Illinois, specializing in nuclear power plant operations, and a veteran of the US Navy Submarine Force. He was a graduate of MIT, receiving a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was an active duplicate bridge player and achieved the rank of Bronze Life Master in 2006. He was also active in the Knoxville Table Tennis Club and played tuba in the Oak Ridge Community Band. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Joan Huntington of Staten Island, NY, and by his first wife, Mary Bryant Huntington, of Ottawa, IL. Bill is survived by his beloved spouse, Sandra Jean Huntington; three children: Robert Huntington of Tucson, AZ, Virginia Dalby of Atlanta, GA, and Daniel Huntington of Iowa City, IA; two sisters, Katherine Huntington of Minneapolis, MN and Ann Mickelson of West Suffield, CT; and eight wond! erful grandchildren. A memorial celebration in his memory will be announced at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Oak Ridge Community Band, PO Box 6980, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6980 or to Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 North Gay St., Knoxville, TN 37902. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com. JETT, CARL "EARL" - age 66 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday August 21, 2007 at Norris Health & Rehab Center. He was of the Baptist Faith and was an avid CBer known as "Easy Go". Preceded in death by parents: Carl Edward and Mable Jett, Sister: Mary Catherine; brother, Lee Jett. Survivors: sister and brother-in-law, Artie and Mike Hodge; brother and sister-in-law, John and Ruth Lusk; sister-in-law, Alma Jett; nephews, Shannon and wife Stacy Hodge, Rodney and wife Debbie Jett, Tristan Ray, Nick Newman, Jason and wife, Ashleigh Rust; nieces, Dana and husband Joey Smith, Connie and husband Dale Wakeman, Lisa Grubb and Lynn and husband Mark Irvin; special great nephew, Connor Hodge; great nephew, Brennan Smith; great nieces, Savannah Jett and Brianna Smith. Funeral service 7:30 P.M. Thursday Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev Greg Walton officiating. Family & friends will leave Rose Mortuary 11:00 A.M. Friday and proceed to Hopewell Cemetery for interment at 11:30 A.M. The fa! mily received friends 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com KELLER, PATSY J. - age 81 of Knoxville, died Wednesday, August 23, 2007 of natural causes at NHC Healthcare, Knoxville. She is survived by her loving "Boys", James R. Keller, David W. Keller and Keith B. Keller. There will be a private service Saturday, August 28, 2007. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com KLINE, MARY HELEN - age 72 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at her home. She is a member of Gospel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Lonnie Corum Kline, Sr., parents James and Arletta Woods. Survivors include her sons Lonnie Corum Kline, Jr. and wife Ginger, and Mark Kline; daughters Brenda Lawson, Connie Lunsford and husband Steve, Kathy Yoder and husband Bill; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother Richard Woods and wife Wilma; special niece Ella Mae Bise; and several nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Mrs. Kline's grandsons. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 8 pm in the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Woods and Rev. Jimmy Woods officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 pm. Family and friends will meet in the Rosebury Cemetery Friday at 9:45 am for a 10 am interment service. www.berryfuneralhome.com LEACH, MR. CHARLES J. - age 85 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was a veteran of WWII and a retired police officer with the LaFollette Police Department. Preceded in death by wife, Irene Leach. Survivors: Daughter, Dianne Lucas of Christiana, TN; two granddaughters, Brandi Smith-Evans and husband, Christopher of Christiana, TN, Christi Fidler and husband, Peter of Mt. Juliet, TN; four great grandsons, Shae Smith and Grayson Evans of Christiana, TN, Ashton Fidler and Calen Fidler of Mt. Juliet, TN; sisters, Bessie and Shirley both of Ohio; special friend, Edith Wilson of LaFollette. Funeral services Friday 8 P.M. at Walters Chapel with Rev. Charles Sparks officiating. Family and friends will meet Saturday 10 A.M. at Campbell Memorial Gardens for graveside services with military honors conducted by Campbell County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 P.M. before services at Walt! ers Funeral Home. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Charles J. Leach. MCCORD, BOBBIE PRICHARD - age 74, a Knoxville Shannondale Retirement Center resident for past 10 months, formerly of Greenwood, South Carolina, went home to be with her Lord peacefully Tuesday August 21, 2007. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Greenwood, South Carolina and a retired private duty nurse. Bobbie was preceded in death by husband, John Haddon "Red" McCord; son, John Kevin Anders; father and step-mother, Lloyd and Kitty Prichard; mother and step-father, Verda Parrett and James Fawbush; sister, Sue Parker. She is survived by her loving family: daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Michael Crosby of Greenville, South Carolina, Jamie and Robert Gallagher of Bloomington, Illinois; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Missy Anders of Knoxville; grandchildren, Sarah and Diana Crosby, Katie and Megan Gallagher; John, Kyle and Lucas Anders; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Charles Centers of Georgetown, Kentucky; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Joan ! Fawbush of Covington, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews. A private Memorial Service will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials may be made to: First Presbyterian Church of Greenwood, 108 East Cambridge Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646. 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LARGENT, MRS. HELEN, age 83, passed away Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007 at her home in Wartburg. She was a member of the Wartburg Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Largent. Parents; Tap and Delila Ward. Sisters; Arlene, Juanita, Goldie and Edith. Mrs. Largent is survived by sons; Sean Thomas Largent of Kentucky, Gerald Spurlock of South Carolina . Daughters; Diane Benton and husband Randy of Rockford and Judith Danko and husband Steve of Wartburg. 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will be Sunday at 2:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg with Bro. Nathan Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Morgan Memorial Gardens. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [wecoradio.com] ---------- KENNEDY, MR. CHRISTOPER, L., age 30 of Mossy Grove, was born to eternal life on Tuesday August 21, 2007 at Roane Medical Center of Harriman. Christopher was born to life on May 3, 1977 in La Porte, Indiana. He attended Chesteron High School and was a 1995 graduate of Harriman High School. He enjoyed fishing and computers. Preceded in death by grandfathers; Herstlee Kennedy and Delbert Brock Sr. He is survived by father and step-mother; Bill and Claudia Kennedy of Mossy Grove. Mother; Phyllis Bendiks and step-father; Ron Bendiks of Valparasio, Indiana Brother; Nathan Kennedy of Mossy Grove. Step-sisters; Wendy Ingram of Harriman, TN, Rosemary Alexander of Knoxville, TN, Faye Adams of Carmel, Indiana and Tricia Arvesen of Plymouth, Indiana. Grandparents; Carlene Kennedy of La Porte, Indiana and Sally Painter of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday August 24, 2007 from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 P.M. with Bro. Joey Aytes officiating. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [wecoradio.com] -------------

>From The Oak Ridger 23 Aug 2007 Suzanne M. Lewin, 82, of Clermont, Fla. Delores Ann Eskridge Steele, of Knoxville, formerly of Oliver Springs, Suzanne M. Lewin, 82, of Clermont, passed away Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007. She came to the United States in 1945 as a war bride and lived most of her life in Oak Ridge, Tenn., where she raised five children. She moved to Leesburg, Fla., in 1997 and then to Clermont in 2001. She is survived by her sons Bill (Sheri) Lewin of Clermont, and David Lewin of Grainger, Ind.; daughters, Leanore Gallardo of Reston, Va., Elaine Nolan of Dallas, Texas, and Myra Lewin of Maui, Hawaii; brother-in-law, Arthur Lewin of Flushing, N.Y.; seven grandchildren, Richard Lebos of Frisco, Texas, Chris Gallardo of Arlington, Va., Ashley Lewin of Indianapolis, Ind., Samuel Lewin of Grainger, Ind., Katie Lewin, Jacob Lewin and Kendall Lewin, of Clermont; and four great-grandchildren, Alexandra Lebos and Austin Lebos of Frisco, Texas, and Ben Gallardo and Jake Gallardo of Arlington, Va. Friends may call Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Page-Theus Funeral Home where funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. with Dr. Alan Holden officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Leesburg, Fla. Arrangements are provided by Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 914 West Main Street, Leesburg, Fla. Delores Ann Eskridge Steele, of Knoxville, formerly of Oliver Springs, departed this life on Aug. 17, 2007, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville. She was preceded in death by father, Raymond Eskridge Jr. She is survived by her mother, Anna Rose Eskridge of Oliver Springs, Tenn.; daughters, Dominica Coleman (Derwin) Austin of Atlanta, Ga., Domina Coleman (Quintin) Alford of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Angelia Steele Owens of Knoxville, Tenn.; sister, Vivian Eskridge (Kenneth) Smith of Knoxville; brother, Norman (Audrey) Eskridge of Jefferson City, Tenn.; grandchildren, Jadashia Steele, Darryiona and Deeiona Owens, Coleman and Linden Alford; several nieces and nephews; husband, Glenn Steele; and other family members and friends. The family will receive friends from noon until 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at Little Leaf Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday with Elder Thomas Dews, pastor, and the Rev. Henry Cleveland officiating. Interment will be at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. =========================================== 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 ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Hi all My cousin and I will be traveling to Tennessee next week for a long Labor Day weekend. While we're there, we REALLYREALLYREALLY want to meet real live relatives! We descend from Rev Joel C CHITWOOD and his wife, Mary Jane TRAMMELL, who raised their family in Winfield, Tennessee. Their children were Eldora "Dora" CHITWOOD who married Eugene BRADEN Jarvis CHITWOOD who married Ellen BLANKENSHIP Arbana "Bannie" CHITWOOD who married John Albert CRABTREE Susie CHITWOOD who married John Elswick CHITWOOD Zellie CHITWOOD (who did not marry) Nancy Jane "Nanny" CHITWOOD who marred Louis GRANT Charity CHITWOOD (our grandmother) who married John X SCHRADER Charley CHITWOOD who married (1) Rachel CRABTREE and (2) Stella May MAXEY Frankie CHITWOOD who married (1) Calvin SHARP, (2) ?? BYRD Coney CHITWOOD who married Ida whose last name I will remember after I send this.. George CHITWOOD (who did not marry) The family tree also includes HAMBYs and the descendants from Rebekah HAMBY who married James TRAMMELL. If you are - or know someone who is - a member of any of these families, PLEASE email me back and let me know! We had hoped to reacquaint ourselves with Modean SHARP and Rev Jack CHITWOOD, but - unforunately - both of them have passed on. So, the rest of you step forward and introduce yourselves to your Michigan cousins!! Hoping to meet lots of you! Nancy from Michigan [email protected]