ATKINS, MRS. OMMA ELLAREE - age 97 of Luttrell, passed away Thursday morning, July 19, 2007 at Sunbridge Health Care Center of Maynardville. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church and was preceded in death by: parents, Orange and Minnie Clapps; sons, Ted Atkins and C.G. Atkins; sister, Ermalee McKelvey. Survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Ellaree and Norman Gore, Lodene and G.M Atkins, all of Luttrell; grandchildren, Dennis Gore, Douglas Gore, Linda Akin, Kathy Satterfield, Marty Tharp, Sherre Overton, Wayne Atkins, Randall Atkins; 16 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Barbara Atkins of Luttrell; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 [.m. Friday with funeral services to follow at 8 pm, Ailor Chapel, Rev. Gary Beeler, Rev. Bobby Kitts officiating. Interment 11 a.m. Saturday at Wyrick Cemetery, Corryton. Pallbearers will be grandsons, great grandson and Denny Tharp. Ailor Mortuary, Maynardville. Our Obituary Line is: 865-992-1114. BIGGS, SARAH SUE - age 78 of Knoxville - passed away July 18, 2007. Member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She will be sadly missed by: husband, Glenn Biggs, Sr. and son: Glenn Biggs, Jr.; granddaughter, Amanda Zetans; great grandchildren, Nicolas and Hannah Zetans and brothers: Wiley and Leonard Allmon. Family and friends will meet 1:45 pm Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery for a graveside service at 2 pm, Dr. Alan Price, Dr. Charles Earl and Rev. Mike Bundon officiating. Family and friends may call at their convenience Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com. BLACK, LLOYD DAVID - 80 of Mulberry Street, Loudon, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2007. Lloyd was a member of Blairland Baptist Church, Clerk and Masters of Loudon Co for 24 years, Veteran of US Navy, WWII Okinawa, Japan. Preceded in death by: parents, King and Edna Oody Black; brother, Leo Black; granddaughter, Allison Michelle Black. Survivors: wife of 60 years, Lucille Dailey Black; sons & daughters-in-law: Jimmy & Martha Watson Black, Lynn & Connie Moore Black; daughter and son-in-law: Lynn & Becky Davis, all of Loudon. Grandchildren: Wendy Bivens, Jeremy Black, Lori Beaty, Casey Davis, Ty Davis; great grandchildren: Kelcie Bivens, Tyler Bivens, Jordan Beaty, and Branson Black; brother: Ernie Black & wife, Pat, Sweetwater. Sister-in-law, Betty Bolt Black, Cleveland, Tn. Funeral services 2 pm Saturday Blairland Baptist Church with Pastor John Henson officiating. Interment Loudon Co. memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Kent Black, David Black, Shawn Bivens, Ben Beaty, Jeremy Black, and Ty Davis; Honorary pallbearers: Fred Chaney, Raplh Wear, Doyle Arp, and Riley Wampler. Family request memorials to Blairland Baptist Church Building Fund, 730 Steekee St., Loudon, Tn 37774, Philadelphia School Fund For Children, 300 Spring St., Philadelphia, Tn 37846, or Stockton Valley Baptist Church Building Fund, 44617 Hwy. 72, North Loudon, Tn 37774. Family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2 pm Saturday prior to services at the church. Loudon Funeral Home in charge. BRYANT, CINDY W. - age 48 of Knoxville, went peacefully to her heavenly home and meet her Jesus on Wednesday July 18, 2007 after a long battle with cancer with her family by her side. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Survived by: her husband, David Bryant; daughters and sons-in-law, Ashleigh and Ryan Allman, Shelley and Zeid El-Akkad; sons, Wade and Will Bryant; parents, Carson and LaVerne Wilkerson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathy and David Rowden, Carol and Guille Cruze; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis and Martha Wilkerson, Tommy and Lynn Wilkerson; aunt Janett Nunn; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8 pm Friday Mynatt's Chapel. Rev. John Holland officiating. Family and friends will meet at Greenwood cemetery 10:45 am Saturday for an interment service at 11 am. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Samaritan's Purse, 801 Bamboo Road, P.O Box 3000, Boone NC. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com. BUTLER, LOIS - of Knoxville, departed this life, July 18, 2007 at Fort Sanders Select. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. COOPER, THOMAS "TOM" ROBERT - age 82, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at the Summit View Health Care Center in Lake City, TN. He was born May 21, 1925, to Henry and Lottie Cooper in Campbell County, TN. He was the owner of Cooper's Produce in Lake City for many years. Survivors: daughters, Peggy Cooper, Palm Coast, FL, Judy Perez California; 4 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren, Several Nieces, Nephews and Many Friends. Visitation: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Friday, July 20, 2007 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 8:00 PM Friday, July 20, 2007 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Penny Phipps officiating. Interment: 12 PM, Saturday, July 21, 2007, at the Indian Creek Cemetery in Jacksboro, Tennessee. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery. HatmakerFuneral Home of Lake City is in charge of arrangements. DUNN, CAPTAIN PAUL W. - age 70, passed away on July 18, 2007. He is proceeded in death by his parents Otis P Dunn and Stella McKay Dunn. He is survived by his wife, Janet (Jan) Lowe Dunn; sister, Katherine Jean Dunn of Atlanta, Ga.; his daughter and son-in-law, Paula Marie Dunn and Ken Shelton; daughter, Sheila Dunn Satterfield of Coral Springs, Florida; daughter and son-in-law, Cheri Goodwin Britton and Chris Britton of Asheville; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Karen Goodwin; grandchildren Courtney Nicole Dunn, Benjamin Paul (Beau) Dyer, Sawyer Abigail Britton, Noah Christopher Britton and Parker Elliott Goodwin. Paul entered the Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) in 1963 and in 1974 he was appointed as the Fire Department's first Safety Officer. During his service with Department, he served on the Pension Board and the Knoxville Volunteer Rescue Squad Board. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason, a Shriner, a member of the Fountain City Lions Club and the Gideons. Paul Dunn, aka Daddy, Cap-N, P-Dub, Pops, Poppy, the General and Paulwayne left his indelible mark on all those who have known him. He was a profound model of servant leadership; as fire captain, father, grandfather, friend, volunteer and humanitarian. He was a simple man, living a life of diligence and commitment. He was a jokester, bringing his unique style of humor to everything and everyone he touched. He was a firefighter to his core, personifying the dignity, service and honor of his brotherhood and served as a shining example to all those he served with and for him. Paul will be missed by friends and family alike. He has provided all who knew and loved him a map for a fulfilling life. His simple instructions were to give freely, laugh often and love with your whole heart. The body will lie in state at the Sevier Heights Baptist Church from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 22. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM with Rev. Charlie McNutt and Rev. Ron Mouser. Internment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery with Fire Department and Military Honors presented by the City of Knoxville Honor Guard and East Tennessee Veteran Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sevier Heights Baptist Church's Envision Campaign, the Knoxville Fire Department's Family Support Group or the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends 3:00-8:00 PM, Saturday, July 21st at Stevens Mortuary, Olgewood Ave at N. Broadway. Captain Dunn's guest book is also available at: www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. FORD, SARAH EDITH RAUHUFF - age 88 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2007 at Hillcrest South Nursing Home. She was a longtime member of New Hopewell Baptist Church and was retired from Palm Beach Company. Preceded in death by father and mother, R.L. and Margaret Rauhuff; sister, Hazel Hayes and brother, George Henry Rauhuff. Survived by husband, Frank W. Ford; devoted sister and friend, Nell A. Rauhuff; sister, Ruth Glance of Florida; brother, Claude Rauhuff and sisters-in-law, Nell D. Rauhuff, Hazel Neubert and Evelyn Goddard, all of Knoxville, Audrey Bunch of South Carolina; dear friends, Vicky Brogdon and Rachel Palmer; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am-12 noon Saturday at New Hopewell Baptist Church. Funeral service to follow at 12 noon, Rev. Joel Tilson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to New Hopewell Baptist Church Lottie Moon Christmas offering, 943 Kimberlin Heights Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com. GILL, ALLAN - age 86 of Powell, passed away Thursday morning, July 19, 2007 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a deacon and greeter at First Baptist Church of Powell. He was a Sergeant in the 592nd AAF Base Unit during WWII. He was General Manager, Hallsdale Powell Utility District 1954-1999. Civic and Professional Associations: Charter Member and Past President of Powell Lions Club; Member and Past President of Halls Business and Professional Club; Charter Member of Powell Business and Professional Association; Honorary Life Member of Tennessee Water and Wastewater Association (and Past Chairman); Past Chairman and Lifetime Member of American Water Works Association; Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Federation; National Rural Water Association; Tennessee Water Quality Management Association; Utilities Management Federation, Inc.; Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville; Founding Member of the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts (Treasurer 197002002). Awards: 1970 M.L. Brickey Award, TWWA; 1985 Powell Business Man of the Year; 1988 Hall of Fame for Water and Wastewater Professionals, Tennessee Water Quality Management Association; 1988 George Warren Fuller Award, American Water Works Association; 1992 Chairman's Award of Appreciation for Service to TWWA; 1992 Man of the Year Award, Halls Business and Professional Club; 1992 Powell Lions Club Merit Award, Health-Welfare Committee Chairman; 1992 Powell Lions Club Melvin Jones Fellowship Award; June 1992 Water Environment Federation, Quarter Century Operator's Club; 2007 Tennessee Association of Utility Districts, 50-Year Service Award; July 2007 Golden Drop Award, TN-KY Section of AWWA. Preceded in death by: parents, Floyd and Myrtle Gill; wife of 64 years, Hilda Gill daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Larry Bailey; brother, George Ed Gill; grandchildren, J. Courtney, Lee and Kristian Payne; Justin Bailey; great-grandchildren, Cory, Clay, Cameron, and Courtney Payne; Sean Atchley; Madison, Dillan, and Trey Courtney. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Powell following receiving of friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 p.m. Sunday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for a 2:00 p.m. graveside service and interment with Dr. Phil Jones officiating. Full military honors will be presented by East Tennessee Veteran Honor Guard. Serving the family: Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Allan's guest book is also available at: www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. HAMMOND, FRANCES LOUISE PUCKETT - age 86 of Knoxville, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007. She had worked at the Knoxville Glove Company and had retired from K-Mart. An avid ballroom dancer, Mrs. Hammond cherished her time with fellow dancers at the Senior Citizens Center. She was preceded in death by: her husband, C. Jack Hammond; her mother, Cinda Case Puckett; son, Charles Steven Hammond; great granddaughter, Amanda. She leaves: her children, Larry M. Hammond, Linda Wimbish, and Jackie Hammond Pate and husband, Ken, all of Knoxville; grandchildren, Sarah K. Wimbish, Stacey A. Childress and husband, Michael, Steven B. Hammond and wife, Allene, Linda Hall and family, Alan Hammond and family, Karen Phillips and family; great grandsons, Jacob Hammond and Titus Cole; and her brother, A. Leroy Puckett. Family and friends will meet at the W. Adair entrance to Lynnhurst Cemetery Friday for an 11:30a.m. graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you do something for a senior citizen. The family will receive friends 6-8:00p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. HOLLIDAY, EDNA - of Knoxville, departed this life, July 19, 2007 at her home. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. HURST, HERBERT E. "HERB" - age 70, of West Knoxville, passed away 11:50 P.M. Wednesday July 18, 2007 at Shannondale Health Care Center. He was a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church. Herb was a longtime employee of Silver Furniture Manufacturing Company. He was preceded in death by father and step-mother, Frank and Lucille Hurst; mother and step-father, Ruth and Minice Hamlin; grandson, Justin Michael Frye. Herb is survived by his loving and devoted family: wife of 50 years, Glenda Sayne Hurst; son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Connie Hurst; daughter and son-in-law, Sugar and Mark Frye; grandchildren: Kristen, Abby, and Andrea Frye, Aletha Valentine, Chris Valentine and wife Karen; great grandchildren: Victoria and Gabrielle Valentine; sisters, Betty Fricks of Idaho Falls, Idaho and Judy Murrell of Knoxville; brother, Larry Hamlin; devoted sister-in-law, Kaye Lunsford; several nephews and one niece. The family would like to thank Shannondale 4th and 5th floor personnel and Adventa Hospice for their loving care during his illness. The family and friends will meet Saturday at Edgewood Cemetery for a 4:00 pm graveside service with Dr. Terry Kirby officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials may be made to: Rocky Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 7409 Northshore Drive SW, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919. The family will receive friends 1-3:00 pm Saturday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com JAMES, ALEXIS (LEXIE) - age 10 of Knoxville, formerly of Taylors, South Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 17, 2007. She attended Brickey McCloud Elementary School, and a former student of Mountain View Elementary School in Taylors SC. She was a member of the Storm Softball Team, and former member of Blue Ridge Little League and the Carolina Pacers. Lexie was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, friend, and teammate. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Survived by: her parents, Patrick and Kelli James; brother, Austin James; grandparents, Rick and Pat Koehler, and Price and Shirley James; great grandmother, Vivian Baldwin; Aunts, Kim Ross, Kerri Grant, Lori Nunez, and Christine Epstein; Uncles, Richard James and Todd Richards. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel. A chapel service will be held Saturday at 10:00 am at Lynnhurst Chapel with Pastor Tommy Hardgrove officiating. Interment to follow at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Arrangements made by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. 865-689-8888. A guestbook and additional information is available at: www.lynnhurstchapel.com and you are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Lexie at her memorial website at: www.MeM.com. JONES, MRS. ANNA MARGARET (PORCH) - of Knoxville, the Lord called her home to rest, July 18, 2007 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab Center in Jefferson City, TN. Born to the late William Porch and Annie Lizzie Carter Porch IN Springfield, Ohio, November 28, 1917. Faithful member of Cherry Street Church of God, until her health failed. Preceded in death by her husband, Hebert Jones; parents; two brothers. Survivors: devoted cousin, Ethel Alston; nieces, nephews, cousins; sister-in-law, Angel; church family; devoted friend, Mrs. Hazel Rogers and the staff at Jefferson City Nursing Home. Family will receive friends, 1:30-2:00 p.m., Sunday at Jarnigan's Chapel; funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Elder Aubrey Gent, Presiding, Elder Zack Flack, Eulogist. Interment Highland South Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com. LEWIS, JEFFERY P. - of Knoxville, TN, passed away unexpectedly at his home of natural causes. He was born on November 27, 1953, in Knoxville, he grew up in Norris, TN and graduated from Norris High School and the University of Tennessee. Jeff was a member of St. Francis Episcopal Church in Norris and was employed in Knoxville, Memphis, and California at different intervals. He is preceded in death by his sister, Bernis who passed away in 2005. Jeff is survived by his parents, Dorothy and Fred Lewis of Hendersonville, NC; brothers, Eric of Oak Ridge, and Fred of Memphis. A private interment is planned for a later date. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273). www.cremationoptionsinc.com. MADDOX, FRANCES HERREN - age 67 of Doyline, LA, and Corryton, TN, passed away Friday, July 13, 2007, at her home in Corryton. A lover of the outdoors, she spent the last 20 years exploring the country with her husband in their RV. She loved gardening, camping, hiking, fishing, and sharing stories by the fire or over a meal with any of the many dear friends she made. A talented craftswoman, she could make almost anything, and did, for her family and friends. But she is best known for her capacity to love unconditionally. She is preceded by her parents, William and Evie Mae Herren; survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Joe Maddox; brother, Bob Herren of Doyline, LA; daughter, Evie Lemelin of Knoxville, TN; sons, Jeff Crow of Knoxville, TN, Eric Crow of Shreveport, LA, Rick Maddox, of Colorado Springs, CO, Ronnie Maddox, of Geneva, FL; granddaughters, April Service, of Knoxville, TN, Annalise Striedieck of Colorado Springs, CO, and Elizabeth Spencer of San Antonio, TX; grandsons, David Lemelin, of Knoxville, TN, Jerrod Maddox of Dallas, TX, Bradford Maddox of Geneva, FL, Blake Maddox of Geneva, FL, and Taylor Maddox of Marshall, TX; aunts, Polly Martin, Dixie Holtzclaw, and Ruth Ann Woodard. A celebration of her life will be held at 12:00 on Saturday, July 21 at Christ Chapel, 1538 Highland Avenue, Knoxville, TN. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273). www.cremationoptionsinc.com. Mitchell, Heather age 21, Alyssa age 2, Haley age 1( Gone Home) - of Ten Mile passed away Tuesday July 17, 2007 after an automobile accident. Heather was preceded in death by grandmother Martha Dunaway, uncles Owen and Sam Dunaway. She is survived by husband Joey Mitchell; daughter Brittany Key; mother Patricia Wooten; father Michael Wooten; sister and brother in law Ashley and Jason Licliter; brother Bradley Montgomery; brother in laws T J Ogle, Daniel and Mike Grasty; sister in laws Ashley and Maria Ogle; mother and father in law Rhonda and Tony Ogle; father in law Joe Mitchell; grandfather and grandmother Jim and Jearl Arwood; aunt and uncle Darren and Rhonda Arwood. Several other family and friends. Alyssa and Haley were preceded in death by aunt Tammy and uncle Wesley. Survived by: father, Joey Mitchell; sister, Brittany Key; uncles: T.J. Ogle, Bradley Montgomery, Darren Arwood, and Daniel and Mikey Grasty; aunts: Ashley, Maria, Becca Ogle, Ashley Licliter; grandparents: Tony and Rhonda Ogle, Pat Wooten, Michael Wooten, Joe Mitchell; great grandparents: Jim and Jearl Arwood, Tim and Carol Mitchell, Clifton Wooten and several other family members and friends. Funeral 3 pm Saturday July 21, 2007 in the Kyker Chapel with Rev. Dale Ward and Rev. Henry Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Midway Church of God Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 pm until 3 pm Saturday at the Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston. www.kykerfuneralhome.com NEWMAN, EVELYN O. BRADY - age 79 of Knoxville, entered into Heaven Wednesday July 18, 2007 after a lingering illness. She was a member of Dante Baptist Church in Powell. She was preceded in death by: her husband Ramath R (Junior) Brady Jr.; her second husband, Ted Newman; son, Ramath R. (Butch) Brady III; granddaughter, Marla Brady; parents, Lula Farmer and Earl Smith. She leaves behind: a son and daughter-in-law, Ron (Ronnie) and Janice Brady, daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jim Roberts of Knoxville; beloved grandchildren, Kristi Pettiford, Paige Walker, Pete Brady, Cindi Cooper, and Matthew Brady; step granddaughter, Melissa Smallen and adored great grandchildren, Brittany, Katee, Wesley, Mitchell (Bubba), Lake and Kaitlyn. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Wesley Dean, Nurse Autumn Hampton and the staff at North Haven Nursing Home. Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Phillip Murphy officiating. Family and friends will meet at the entrance to Woodlawn Cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Saturday for an 11:00 a.m. interment. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. PAPPAS, EDYTHE R. - of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital. She was a member and organist at Valley Grove Baptist Church and had played piano and organ for various churches since age 6. She was a Family Service Counselor for years at Weaver Funeral Home. Edie will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by: her husband of 57 years, Edward G. "Ed" Pappas; son, Edward G. Pappas, Jr. and wife, Kathleen; daughter, Karen Pappas; grandchildren, Blaze E. Pappas, Michelle and Jeremy Payton, Jason and Amber Evans and Felicia Evans; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Jean Rutledge; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Sunday at Weaver's with the service to follow at 8 pm. Rev. Jimbo Duncan officiating. Family and friends will meet at Weaver's 8:45 am Monday to proceed to East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery for a committal service at 9:30 am. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. www.weaverfuneralservices.com. PERRY, RUTH IRIS - age 60 of South Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2007 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. Preceded in death by: mother, Zula Walker and grandmother, Mae Moore. Survivors include: husband, Benny Perry; son, Tony Perry; granddaughter, Brittany Perry; cousins, Clifford Miller, Juanita Gray and Brenda Gas. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com. PRZYBOROWSKI, MARGARET DINWIDDIE - age 84 of Paris, TN, born December 9, 1922, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2007. Preceded in death by: parents, George and Maggie Ray Dinwiddie; husband, Walter Stephen Przyborowski. Survivors: brother, George Dinwiddie, Jr., Knoxville, TN; nephews, George (Anita) Dinwiddie, III and Harry B. (Nancy) Dinwiddie, both of Knoxville; niece, Cissie Dinwiddie, Knoxville; great nephews, Harry Dinwiddie, Jr., and Thad Williams, both of Knoxville; great nieces, Anna Dinwiddie and Martha Dinwiddie, both of Knoxville. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, 7-20-2007 at McEvoy Funeral Home, Paris, TN and again at 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday with funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery. McEvoy Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. PURSIFUL, ROGER - age 57 of Maynardville, passed away suddenly July 18, 2007. Survived by: sons, Mike and Betsy (daughter-in-law), Matt Pursiful; grandchildren, Cody, Dylan, Alex, and Abby; brothers, Sonny, Larry, David, Jim and Danny Pursiful; sisters, Donna Pursiful, Wanda LeFord, Phyllis Cramer, Audrey Nelson, Janet Cabbage. Preceded in death by: parents, Oscar and Violet Pursiful. Family will receive friends Friday July 20 from 6 to 8 at Cooke Mortuary in Maynardville, TN with funeral to follow. Reverend Jason Berry officiating. Interment and graveside service to proceed from Cooke Mortuary to Greene Cemetery, Calvin, KY, at 10:00 a.m. Saturday 21. Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville, TN. REAGAN, BARBARA ELIZABETH - age 60 of Knoxville passed away Thursday, July 19, 2007, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Member of Springhill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by dad, Tom Spurgeon, and brother, Jeff. Survived by husband, James Reagan; son, James Reagan II of Clinton; daughters, Laura Arnold of Athens, TN, Darlene Reagan of Knoxville, and Sharon Neal of Knoxville; mother, Lena Brewer Spurgeon of Knoxville; brother, Tommy Spurgeon of Knoxville; grandchildren, Chelsey Reagan, Chad Reagan, Brittany Reagan, Angel Woodruff, Luke Arnold, and Sierra Arnold; and life-long friend, Bunny Brewer of Knoxville. Funeral services will be 7:00 pm, Friday, July 20, 2007 in the chapel at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Snow officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:15 am Saturday at Bridges Funeral Home and proceed to Eastview Memorial Gardens for an 11:00 am interment. The family will receive friends 5-7 pm Friday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. SHOPE, R.J. - 79 of Dry Ridge Road, Loudon died Thursday July 19, 2007 at Loudon Health Care Center. Preceded in death by: parents, Fred and Julia Myers Shope; brother, Hugh; sister, Naomi. Veteran of US Army, Korean Conflict and retired employee of T.V.A. Survivors: brother, Beecher and wife Lillian of Philadelphia, Jack and wife Carolyn of Loudon, Mitchell and wife Glenda of Athens; several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements incomplete and will be announced later by Loudon Funeral Home. STOOKSBURY, DONNA MAE - passed away at Parkwest Hospital on July 17, 2007. She was a former photographer, employed by TVA for over 27 years. She was preceded in death by: her father, Arnold Stooksbury. She is survived by: her mother, Geraldine Stooksbury; her 2nd mom and dad, Beth and Paul Johnson of Alabama; her sons, Greg Hatmaker and wife Tina, Jeffrey Hatmaker and wife Rachel and other son Marvin Chapman and wife Kim; grandchildren, Amber, Stephanie, Tara, Dalton, Abigail, Michael and Jonathan; siblings, Wendy Stooksbury, Stephanie Stooksbury Sawyer and husband Doug, Rhonda Stooksbury, Renia Phair, Cherie McMurray and husband Tom, Freddie Stooksbury and Dean Stooksbury; her nieces and nephews, Curt Sawyer and wife Leah, Liz, Nick and Brent McMurray; aunts and uncles, H.R. and Nancy Stooksbury, Pat Poff, Jean and Ed Scott, Rosalie and John Alley and Darrell and Barb Hensley and Chris Hensley and numerous cousins. She also leaves behind a beloved friend, Ronnie Powell, dear friends, Tina, Betty and Joe Hurst, Carolyn Jones, Jim and Milda Murdock, Tudd and Shirley Etherton, Tony Bianco and Chris Parker. Family and friends will meet, 10:45 a.m., Friday, Norris Memorial Gardens for a graveside service at 11:00 a.m., Rev. Larry Ridenour officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Thursday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com. VOHS, LESTER JOHN - age 86 of Knoxville, died on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at his residence. He was a member of the Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church. The son of German immigrants, he followed his father's example by serving this country in military combat. As a Pathfinder C-47 pilot, he dropped Pathfinder paratroopers to begin the invasion of Europe in WW II. He flew Pathfinder missions in Holland, the Rhine and Bastogne. He remained in the U.S. Air Force serving as a test pilot at the All-Weather Flying Center, and as a pilot in the Thunderstorm Project and the Hurricane Hunters. He also served as Commander and Operations Officer of the 29th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, flying the F-94C jet fighter. While on duty with the Airways Modernization Board, he sponsored a project which enabled aircraft operators to define the most efficient flight profile and install these in the air traffic control system. The concept of operationally desirable flight profiles is still in use today. He obtained a BS degree from the University of Maryland. After retirement as a Major, he studied construction engineering at the Technische Hochschule, Munich, Germany. He was employed by the Florida State Road Department as an engineer. He was the survey engineer on 22 bridges and associated roadways on the Homestead Extension of the Florida Turnpike. Later, he was a yacht measurer of racing sailboats in the Eastern U.S. and Caribbean. He was always the environmentalist. He liked sailing, boating, fishing and SCUBA. He spoke in behalf of nature preservation at hearings which led to the establishment of the Biscayne National Park in South Florida. He participated in hearings in Knoxville on the Riverwalk project, declaring that the river belonged to the people and their access should not be denied. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife Mamie, who gave him excitement, care and affection during their 44-year marriage. It is requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to FISH Hospitality Pantry, 800 Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919, Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church 3700 Keowee Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919, or one's charity of choice. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 20 in the Rotunda at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on Lyons View Pike, with the Volunteer State Honor Guard presenting military rites. A second memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church, with Dr. William R. Barron and Rev. Michael Stanfield officiating. The family will remain at the church following the service to receive friends. Highland Memorial (Bearden) 588-0567. WILHITE, JEFFREY NATHAN - age 20 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at U.T. Medical Center. He was a member of Madisonville First United Methodist Church. He was a student at MTSU. Preceded in death by father, Stan Wilhite. Survivors: mother, Cindy W. Wilhite; sister, Catie (Buffy) Wilhite; brother, Ben Wilhite, all of Knoxville; grandmother, Gloria Witt; aunt, Kathy Hall; uncles, Curwood Witt, all of Madisonville and David Wilhite of Knoxville; numerous cousins and many friends. Family and friends will meet at 2:15 Saturday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for a 2:30 p.m. graveside service and interment with Rev. Michael Jackson. Pallbearers: Cody May, Lewis Love, Blake Waring, Chase Portwood, Jamie Witt, and John Witt. The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Jeffrey's guest book is also available at: www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. WOODALL, GLEN D. - age 50 of Jacksonville, FL, died Wednesday July 11. Graveside services Saturday, July 21, 10 am in Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, TN. His three brothers will be presiding in conjunction with a military ceremony. He was a native of Knoxville, TN and son of the late Gilbert E. Woodall, Sr. and Glenda Ann Woodall (Mingle) of Knoxville and grandson of the late Alleen Ott Lowe and Glen D and Jennie B. Mingle of Murfreesboro. He is survived by: his brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. Gilbert E. Woodall, Jr. and Sarah of Brentwood, Gregg A. Woodall and Sherrye of Knoxville, Dr. Gary R. Woodall and Donna of Knoxville, half-sisters Melody Cline and Miracle Wesson, half-brother Anthony Woodall, step-sister Susan Aragon, step-mother Brenda Woodall, and a great many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was a 1975 graduate of Farragut High School, Navy Veteran, and member of the Church of Christ. 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>From the Oak Ridger 19 Jul 2007 Ruth Lee Darden, age 83, of Oak Ridge, Anzel L. Farley Jr., age 76, a resident of Oliver Springs, Shirley Faye Jackson Langley, age 75, of Oakdale, Tenn., Arthur L. Franson, 90, of Oak Ridge, Tenn. Ruth Lee Darden, age 83, of Oak Ridge, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at NHC HealthCare of Oak Ridge. Mrs. Darden was born July 12, 1924, in Tazewell, Tenn., to Joseph W. and Viola Lee Dossett, who are both now deceased. Mrs. Darden was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church where she was very active and sang in the church choir. She was also a past president of the League of Women Voters and enjoyed hiking, walking and was an amateur painter. Mrs. Darden was a medical receptionist with several doctor's offices and retired working for Dr. Cruze. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Weir. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Edgar Darden, of Oak Ridge; and a son, Glen Thomas Leinart, of Mosheim, Tenn. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 21, 2007, at 1 p.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Bailey Norman officiating with a reception to follow after the service in the fellowship hall at the church. Interment will be in the St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 212 N. Tulane Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830. An online message may be sent to www.martinoakridgefuneralhome.com. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Anzel L. Farley Jr., age 76, a resident of Oliver Springs, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at his home. Mr. Farley was born Feb. 28, 1931, in Gordon County, Ga. He moved to Oliver Springs in 1940 with his family. He graduated from Oliver Springs High School in 1951. Following his high school graduation, he entered the U.S. Army. After completing his military service, he moved to Cleveland, Ohio. He moved back to Oliver Springs in 2006. Mr. Farley retired from the T.R.W. Company as a supervisor after working 43 years. He was a member of the Eastlake Church of Christ in Cleveland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anzel L. Farley, and Dixie E. Wiggins Farley; by a brother, Ralph Wiggins; and by a sister, Doris Waters. Survivors include his son, Robert Lee Farley of Cleveland, Ohio; sister, Barbara Steelman and husband, Ernest, of Oliver Springs; and sister-in-law, Ethel Wiggins of Peachtree, N.C. He is also survived by two grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services and burial will be held Thursday, July 19, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Oliver Springs Cemetery. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Shirley Faye Jackson Langley, age 75, of Oakdale, Tenn., passed away on July 17, 2007. Shirley was one of the oldest living heart transplant recipients (June 1991) in Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Langley; daughter, Kemmy Langley; and grandson, Eddie Nelson. She is survived by her son Dean Langley and wife, Alice, of Oakdale; daughter Cathy Carr and husband, Phil, of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; special grandson Todd Nelson and wife, Rose, of Harriman; grandchildren Tyler and Sara Carr, Victoria Nelson, Paul and Holly Nelson, Anthony and Angel Nelson, Samantha and Joshua Gregory; 14 great-grandchildren; sister Elizabeth Smith Earnshaw of Florida. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, July 19, 2007, at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg, from 6 until 8 p.m. Funeral services will follow with the Rev. Danny Thomas officiating. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 20, 2007, at 10 a.m. in the Crab Orchard Church cemetery in Oakdale, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Covenant Hospice at Fort Sanders Foundation, 1901 W. Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN 37916. Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg is in charge of arrangements. Arthur L. Franson, 90, of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and formerly of South Bend, Ind., died Monday, July 16, 2007, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel in South Bend, Ind., is in charge of the 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

LANGLEY, SHIRLEY FAYE JACKSON - age 75 of Oakdale, TN passed away on July 17, 2007. Shirley was one of the oldest living heart transplant recipients (June 1991) in Tennessee. She was preceded in death by: her husband; Gilbert Langley; daughter, Kemmy Langley and grandson, Eddie Nelson. She is survived by: her son, Dean Langley and wife Alice of Oakdale; daughter, Cathy Carr and husband Phil of Oak Ridge, TN; special grandson, Todd Nelson and wife Rose of Harriman; grandchildren, Tyler and Sara Carr, Victoria Nelson, Paul and Holly Nelson, Anthony and Angel Nelson, Samantha and Joshua Gregory; 14 great grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth Smith Earnshaw of Fla. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, July 19, 2007 at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, from 6-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow with Rev. Danny Thomas officiating. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 20, 2007, 10:00 a.m. in the Crab Orchard Church cemetery, Oakdale, TN. In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to: Covenant Hospice at Fort Sanders Foundation, 1901 W. Clinch Ave., Knoxville, TN 37916 (865-374-0690). ---------- FITZGERALD, NORMA JUNE 'PATSY', 69, of Old Stage Road, Rockwood, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2007 in the Roane Medical Center, Harriman. She was born July 26, 1937 in Coalfield. Mrs. Fitzgerald was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hershal Junior Fitzgerald; parents, Homer and Gertie Brown; sister, Edith Holt; brothers, Ray and J.W. Brown and brother-in-law, Thomas Kirkpatrick. She is survived by her son, Michael Fitzgerald of Rockwood; daughters, Debbie Godsey and fiance' Michael Nelson of Rockwood, Lora Collins (Michael) of Lenoir City and Mary Jane Mullins of Kingston; step-sons, Donald Fitzgerald (Sandra) of Hillsboro, Oh., Danny Fitzgerald (Barbara) of Graysville, Tn.; step daughters, Gearldine Fitzgerald and Carolyn Wells both of Orange County, Ca. and Virginia Packer (Guy) of Battlecreek, Mi.; grandchildren, Ethan, Nathan, Brandon and Amanda Fitzgerald and Tessa Marie Mullins; brother, Ralph Stanley Brown of Rockwood; sisters, Carolyn Huettich (Rainer) of Trinity, Fl., Geri Kirkpatrick of Harriman, Dorene Dodd (Lynn) and Brenda Hicks (Terry) all of Oakdale; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends; also, special friend, Marilyn Shillings. The family received friends Tuesday, July 17, 2007 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Evans Mortuary. Graveside service and interment followed the visitation at Rankins Chapel Cemetery in Oakdale with Rev. Ronnie Silvey officiating. [Roane County News] -----------

>From The Oak Ridger 18 Jul 2007 Mrs. Addie Ruth Hobbs Chambles Charmian Edlin Cohn Madeleine A. "Lynn" Kenney, Marjorie C. Pearson, Orland C. Smitherman, 85, of Oak Ridge, James Robert Weir Jr., age 74, of Knoxville, Anzel Farley Jr., 76, a resident of Oliver Springs, Mrs. Addie Ruth Hobbs Chambles was born April 28, 1917, to the late Rev. Lewis Jackson Hobbs and the late Carrie Bell Rispers Hobbs in Thomaston (Upson County), Ga. She passed away on July 14, 2007, at the Briarcliff Health Care Center in Oak Ridge, Tenn. She was blessed to celebrate her 90th birthday in April with family and friends. Mrs. Chambles was married to the late Henry Chambles for 54 years. They had three boys and one girl. She spent most of her life in the Fellowship and the Lincoln Park communities in Thomaston, Ga. She had been a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church of Upson County, Ga., since she was very young. Due to declining health, she moved to Oak Ridge, Tenn., in 1996 to be close to her son and daughter-in-law. She enjoyed gardening, housekeeping, and interacting with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents; brother, P. J. Hobbs; sisters, Annie Lee Hobbs Jones, Johnnie Mae Hobbs Hammel, Timmie Hobbs Durham, and Theresa Hobbs Anderson; sons, Willie Henry Chambles, and Johnny Alton Chambles: and daughter-in-law, Christine Taylor Chambles. Mrs. Chambles is survived by her son, Aldene (Clara) Chambles of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; daughter, Sandra Faye Chambles of Thomaston, Ga.; daughter-in-law, Martha Chambles of Thomaston, Ga.; sister-in-law, Cora Lee Cox of Washington, D.C.; and brother-in-law, John Chambles of Trenton, N.J. She is survived by grandchildren, Tammie (Keith) Johnson of Hampton, Va.; Wanda Chambles, Willie Henry Chambles Jr., and Cathy Chambles, all of Thomaston, Ga.; Christopher Chambles of Harvest, Ala.; and Eric (Melanie) Chambles of St. Petersburg, Fla. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 20, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, Thurston School Road, Thomaston (Upson County), GA 30286. A memorial service will be held later at the Oak Valley Baptist Church, Oak Ridge, Tenn. Trice Funeral Home, 639 Old Talbotton Road, Thomaston, GA 30286 is in charge of arrangements. Charmian Edlin Cohn died July 16, 2007. She was the beloved wife of the late Waldo E. Cohn; dear mother and mother-in-law of Marcus (Francine) Cohn and Dunell (Linda) Cohn; dear grandmother of Benjamin Cohn and Barton (Karen) Cohn, Jesse (Darlene) Cohn and Gabriel (Jessica Taft) Cohn; and dear great-grandmother of Rosa Sophia Cohn. She was our dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. A private family service will be held Wednesday, July 18, 2007. Memorial contributions preferred to the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, P.O. Box 4271, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, or the Philharmonic Society of St. Louis, P.O. Box 220437, St. Louis, MO 63122. Berger Memorial Chapel, St. Louis, Mo., is in charge of arrangements. Madeleine A. "Lynn" Kenney, born Aug. 12, 1943, died Monday, July 16, 2007. A native of Quincy, Mass., Lynn moved from Clinton, Tenn., to Tallahassee, Fla., in 1991. She was an active member of Big Bend Time Keepers, which is a local chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. She was a member of Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Quincy, Mass. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Kenney. Other survivors include two children, Steve (Cynthia) Kenney of Knoxville, Tenn., and Tamera Greene (Daniel) of Greeneville, Tenn.; one sister, Louise Marshall of Quincy, Mass.; one brother, John A. Caporale Jr. of Quincy, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara A. Chiasson, in 2003. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2007, at Bevis Funeral Home in Tallahassee, Fla. The funeral will follow at 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308. Bevis Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Fla., is in charge of arrangements. Marjorie C. Pearson, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wonderful friend, went to be with her Lord and savior on Sunday, July 15, 2007. She is survived by her five loving daughters, Patricia Cappiello, Barbara Cappiello Scott Davis and her husband, Tom, Linda Isabell and her husband, Dale, Deborah Brackin, and Dana Moyers and her husband, Clif; nine grandchildren, Troy Purcell and his wife, Lara, Scotty Scott and his wife, Judy, Curtis Isabell and his wife, Melanie, Christi Isabell, Breony Moyers, Kelsey Moyers, Chad Isabell and fianc e, Kristi Cardwell, Jade Scott Krauss and husband, Charles, and Kelly Scott Porter and husband, Jeremy; nine great-grandchildren, Luke Purcell, Eli Purcell, Connor Isabell, Lynzey Scott, Ronnie Scott, Zephany Krauss, Zadrian Krauss, Presleigh Porter, and Zoe Porter; and her sister, Dorothy Peace. She was predeceased in death by her husband, O.W. Pearson; father, and mother, Ruben Edward and Etta Louise Houston; a brother, Ted Houston; a sister, Betty Prince; and a stepdaughter, Irene Cappiello. Marjorie was a long-standing member of First Baptist Church of Clinton, where in earlier years she played piano for her children's Sunday school assemblies and in other areas of the church. She also played for her children's dance classes. Marjorie worked at Magnet Mills for a short time and retired from a long career with the Department of Energy. She formerly read to kindergarten children at school. She was very active in the Clinton Chapter of Eastern Star, where she was for many years Worthy Matron and served as a Grand Representative for Michigan. Most recently, she was the secretary for her chapter and played the piano for many chapters. She also served as Mother Advisor to the Rainbow Girls. She played the piano for AARP and wrote their newsletter for over 17 years. Marjorie was a big fan and ticket holder for the Lady Vols. She was a member of Red Hatters. She was loved and admired by all who knew her. She touched many lives with her sweetness, compassion, energy, and zest for living. Her heart was her family and she amazed all with her will to live. Her devoted family feels blessed to have been part of her remarkable life. Her beautiful spirit will live on in all who loved her so very much. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2007, at Clinton First Baptist Church with the Eastern Star service at 8 p.m. and a celebration of her life service to follow with the Rev. Stan Elliott officiating. Her burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to American Heart Association. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Orland C. Smitherman, 85, of Oak Ridge, passed away at his home, July 16, 2007. Mr. Smitherman was the son of Roy C. and Clara Wallace Smitherman (both deceased) of the Antioch community near Centreville, in Bibb County, Ala., where he grew up during the Great Depression years. He graduated from the Bibb County Public Schools in 1940 where he was a football standout in high school, and was awarded a football scholarship to the University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn., while Sewanee was still a member of the Southeastern Conference. He earned a B. S. degree in physics from Sewanee in 1944 and because of wartime priorities, came directly to Oak Ridge to participate in the Manhattan Project. He began his employment in Oak Ridge as a physicist with the Tennessee Eastman Company at Y-12. After approximately one year he transferred to the Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Company of Union Carbide Corporation and worked the remainder of his career at the K-25 Plant. He worked there as a physicist and in various managerial positions until his retirement from the Martin Marietta Corporation in 1984. He was a longtime member of Glenwood Baptist Church, where he was a deacon. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Howington Smitherman. He is survived by his wife, Yonnie Tallant Smitherman; a daughter, Ea Jo Smitherman; a brother, Roy Smitherman and his wife, June, all of Oak Ridge; three sisters, Essie Mae Smitherman of Dothan, Ala., Gail Butts, of Denver, Colo., Joy Sheppard, of Marietta, Ga.; five nieces, three nephews; and a number of great-nieces and nephews, and three stepchildren; six stepgrandchildren, and a number of step great-grandchildren. A private burial was held at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held at Glenwood Baptist Church in Oak Ridge at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2007. The family asks that any memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. James Robert Weir Jr., age 74, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, June 11, 2007, at Baptist Hospital West. He was born Dec. 29, 1932, in Middletown, Ohio, the son of James Robert Weir Sr. and Kathleen Lawson Weir. He is survived by five sons: James Robert III, David Jeffrey, Joseph Todd, Patrick Allen and Scott Anthony, who love and miss him. He is also survived by two sisters, Judy Weir Goode and Kathy Weir Dickey. Mr. Weir worked at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory for 39 years until his retirement in 1994. The last 20 years, he served as associate director and director of the Metals and Ceramics Division. During his tenure, he was the recipient of the E.O. Lawrence Award. He earned his bachelor's degree in 1955 in metallurgical engineering from the University of Cincinnati and his master's degree from the University of Tennessee in 1962. Mr. Weir was an avid sailor for more than 40 years. He was a member and past commodore of the Concord Yacht Club and successfully competed in numerous regattas in many classes of boats throughout the Southeast region. He was also instrumental in the early development of the sailing education programs at the club. Mr. Weir enjoyed acting with the Oak Ridge Playhouse and he was an avid singer with barbershop quartets in younger years. In keeping with Mr. Weir's wishes, his body was cremated. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2007, at 6 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary. An online guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. Anzel Farley Jr., 76, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, which were incomplete at presstime. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! 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ANDERSON, MASTER SERGEANT JAMES HERBERT (Retired) - age 63 passed away July 14 at 8 p.m. in El Paso, Texas. Born in Tazewell, TN. www.sunsetfuneralhome.com. BADGETT, MARGUERITE GRAY - age 90 of Maryville, died at her home on July 11, 2007. Marguerite was a long-time resident of Maryville and well-known as an elementary school teacher and for service to her community and to her church, First United Methodist Church of Maryville. She was married to the late James P. Badgett. She is survived by: her sister, Dorothy Weaver of Maryville; her son, Tom Badgett and wife June of Lenoir City; and daughters, Katherine Paff and husband Charles of Elkton, Maryland; Rosemary Badgett and Carol Badgett of Prescott, AZ; and, Nan Badgett and husband Jerry Harmon of Tucson, AZ. Her brother and sister-in-law J.N. and Blanche Badgett live in Maryville. Interment was at the family plot at Grandview Cemetery with a memorial service scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, July 20, 2007 at First United Methodist Church, 804 Montvale Station Road, Maryville. Gifts in lieu of flowers can be made to the Blount County Public Library, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville, TN 37804-5714. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville in charge 982-6812. www.mccammonammonsclick.com. BAYLES, DANNY R. - age 52, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007 at his Knoxville home. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. Danny was a avid tournament angler and member of the Southern Bass Fishing Club. He was preceded in death by his father, Weaver Bayles. He is survived by: his wife, Robin Bayles; daughter, Amanda Davis and husband, Richard; two adoring grandsons, Bryceton and Caleb Davis; mother, Barbara Bayles; brother and sister-in-law, Rick and Debbie Bayles; sister, Barbara Ezell; nephews, Jason Ezell and Jerry Ezell and wife, Samantha. The family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday followed by the funeral service at 8:00 p.m. at Valley View Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Grindstaff and Rev. Harvey Harmon officiating. Family and friends will meet at the main entrance to Highland Memorial Cemetery at 11:45 a.m. Thursday for interment service at 12:00 noon. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. BOALS, NATHAN ANDREW - of Hixson, died in Paris, France, on Saturday, July 8, 2007, at the age of 21. As a senior, Nathan was majoring in communications studies at the University of Tennessee. He was in Paris on a study abroad trip. Nathan was born in Chattanooga on January 10, 1986. He attended Soddy-Daisy High School and graduated from Hamilton County Middle College High School. Survivors include: his parents, Bill and Martha Boals of Hixson; brother, Jonathan, and his wife, Rachel, of Loudon, TN; nieces, Riley, Jaidyn, Elly and nephew, Davis; grandfather, James Patterson of Murfreesboro; grandmother, Oneida Boals of Jackson, TN; aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by: his grandmother, Carleen Patterson; grandfather, Hiram Boals; step-grandmother, Edna Patterson; cousin, Maddie Anne Patterson. A Celebration of Life and funeral/memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the Burks United Methodist Church, 6429 Hixson Pike, Hixson, Tennessee with Rev. Nathan Malone and Rev. Brian Davis officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives for visitation from 5:30-7:30 pm on Friday, July 20, 2007 at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home and Saturday, July 21, 2007 from 1:00 pm until the time of the service at the Burks United Methodist Church in Hixson, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to: the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of American or Burks United Methodist Youth in Nathan's name. Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, 5401 Hwy 153, Hixson, Tennessee 327343. BRADY, JIM F., JR. - age 45 of Knoxville, entered into Heaven Monday, July 16, 2007. Preceded in death by grandparents, Racy and Ella Brady. Survived by: his wife, Angela Dawn Brady (Deedie); children, Elizabeth Gabrielle Brady and James Franklin Brady, III (J.T.) of Knoxville; father, Jim F. Brady, Sr. of Orlando, FL; and sister, Kelsey Lynne Brady of Hamilton, NY; also survived by many close family members in the Halls area. Funeral service will be Thursday at 8 pm in the Fountain City Chapel of Mynatt Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Tindell officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com. BROOKS, BERTIE - 95 of Strawberry Plains, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2007 at Saint Mary's Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by: husband, Arthur E. Brooks; children, Juanita Hoover, Ralph D. Brooks and five grandchildren. Survived by: daughters, Mary Ruth McMellian, Mable Roderick, Betty Jo Welch and husband Clifford; son and daughter-in-law, Arthur (Buddy) and Pauline Brooks; fifty-eight grandchildren; twenty-nine great grandchildren; numerous great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their thanks to a special grandson, Donnie Brooks and wife Carol and daughter, Casey, for the care and love they gave to our mother. Funeral service 8 pm Wednesday at Fielden Funeral Chapel with Rev. Arthur Pedigo and Rev. Darrell Brooks, Jr., officiating. Interment at 3 pm Thursday in Blue Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Wednesday prior to the funeral service at Fielden Funeral Home, New Market, 865-475-3468. BUSH, JOANN - age 83 of Fountain City, passed away, Sunday, July 15, 2007, at Hillcrest West Nursing Home. She was born June 5, 1924 in Princeton, West Virginia to the late James and Maude Miller. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by: son, John Myers; brothers, J. Vance Miller and Marvin Miller; sisters, Francis McDonald, Eva Alvarez and Essie Smith. She is survived by: husband, JD Bush; son and daughter-in-law, Louis and Delinda Eades of Fountain City; stepsons, John Bush and family of Knoxville, and Tom Bush of Atlanta, GA. Many thanks to the staff of Hillcrest West Nursing Home, Caris Healthcare, and the special people that cared for JoAnn in her home, Faye Douglas, Brenda McCann, Sondra McGinnis, Elaine Haworth, Debbie Myers, and Lenore Douglas. JoAnn was a very active member of Fountain City Presbyterian Church, and was an accomplished photographer who also enjoyed traveling and sharing her photographs and experiences. She was a very caring and generous person and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her remains will be cremated and placed beside her son John Myers in Princeton, West Virginia. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: the Fountain City Presbyterian Church, Food Pantry, 500 Hotel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37918. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273). www.cremationoptionsinc.com. CASSIDY, DAVID TIMOTHY "TIM" - age 40 of Corryton, TN, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at home. Of the Baptist faith. Graduate of Holston High School and worked as a certified auto mechanic at Clayton Volvo for 15 years. Preceded in death by: grandparents, Glennie and Julian Cassidy and Thelma and Odie Satterfield. Survived by: son, Spencer; daughter, Desilee; mom and dad, Bessie Satterfield Cassidy and David Julian Cassidy; former wife, Julie Branson Cassidy; and special aunts, "Dee Dee" Shelton and Teen Burchell. Funeral services will be 8:00 pm Wednesday, July 19, 2007, in the chapel at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Oliver Wolfenbarger and Rev. Charlie Reynolds officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:15 am Thursday at Bridges Funeral Home and proceed to Roseberry Cemetery for an 11:00 am interment. Pallbearers: Steve Bunch, John Bye, Trevor Childress, Mark Depew, Richard Terry, and Chance Butcher. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Wednesday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. CAYLOR, EVA MAE CARROLL VANNOY - age 83 of Knoxville, passed away July 16, 2007 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice Center of a lingering illness. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Ben A. and Ida Rose Carroll; her first husband, Fred Vannoy who passed away July 17, 1962; and her second husband, Dr. L.G. Caylor who she wed on May 28, 1984 and passed away on April 6, 2006. She was born October 4, 1923 in Whitley County, Kentucky. She was a proud graduate of the St. Mary's School of Nursing, Class of 1946. As a registered nurse, she was head nurse at St. Mary's Hospital then worked many years in the private practice of Dr. L.G. Caylor. Along with her husband, Dr. L.G. Caylor, she established a scholarship at Lincoln Memorial University and established the Caylor Chair of Nursing. She was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Powell having previously served the Lord for many years at Arlington Baptist Church and Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She is survived by: her daughters, Vianna Goins and her husband, Bill of Ft. Thomas, KY, Mary Lovett and her husband, Mike of Knoxville; and her son, Dr. John F. Vannoy and his wife, Kathy of Farragut; grandchildren, Rebecca McLean, Michelle Lovett, and Madison, Lauren and Chandler Vannoy; great grandchildren, Andrew and Caleb McLean and brother, Retired Col. George F. Carroll and wife, Dot. Funeral service 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Jim Waddell and Dr. John Vannoy officiating. Family and friends will meet at the W. Adair entrance to Lynnhurst Cemetery Friday by 9:45 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. interment service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Residential Hospice or to the Gideons. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Mary's Residential Hospice and Vickie Dockery for her tender care. The family will receive friends 6:00-7:30 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com CHEATUM, BRITTNEY - age 26 of Luttrell, passed away Monday July 16, 2007. Member of Buffat Heights Baptist Church. Survivors: Bo Cheatum; daughter, Katie Cheatum; son, Cody Cheatum; mother, Pat Hatfield; father and stepmother, John and Glenda Hatfield; sister, Kayla Neely; stepsister, Robin Taylor; grandmother, Gearldine Houston; several nieces and nephews. Service 3 pm Thursday Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel, Preacher Donnie Morton officiating. Interment Clapps Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 pm Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Fountain City Chapel. www.mynattfh.com.. HAMMOND, FRANCES LOUISE PUCKETT - age 86 of Knoxville, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007. She had worked at the Knoxville Glove Company and had retired from K-Mart. An avid ballroom dancer, Mrs. Hammond cherished her time with fellow dancers at the Senior Citizens Center. She was preceded in death by: her husband, C. Jack Hammond; her mother, Cinda Case Puckett; son, Charles Steven Hammond; and great granddaughter, Amanda. She leaves: her children, Larry M. Hammond, Linda Wimbush, and Jackie Hammond Pate, all of Knoxville; grandchildren, Sarah K. Wimbush, Stacey A. Childress and husband, Michael, Steven B. Hammond and wife, Allene, Linda Hall and family, Alan Hammond and family, Karen Phillips and family; great grandsons, Jacob Hammond and Titus Cole; and her brother, A. Leroy Puckett. Family and friends will meet at the W. Adair entrance to Lynnhurst Cemetery Friday for an 11:30 a.m. graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you do something for a senior citizen. The family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. HOLTZMAN, MRS. BECKY - the bearer of life, joy, and the love of God to so many, has joined her Heavenly Father on July 15, 2007. I imagine her first stop will be to greet her own family members who preceded her and then meet Mom Holtzman for the first time and have an extended discussion about her "Freddie". Then on to the throne room to sit in her Daddy's lap. Next I visualize her appointed to be an official greeter for Heaven with a simple nametag: Hello my name is Becky! Her smile and warmth will then melt the hearts of all those she greets just like when she was here on earth. Survived by: husband, Fred Holtzman, sister, Billye Anderton; brother, John Anderton; sister, Jody Clark, and daughter, Michelle Rose. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to something she has put her heart and soul into: online Biblical Discipleship to the Nations. Make a contribution in her name to New Life Biblical Training, c/o Padgett Business Services, 10410 Jackson Oaks Way, Knoxville, TN 37922. Contributions will be tax deductible. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 19 at West Park Baptist Church, 8833 Middlebrook Pike with a Celebration of Life Service to follow with Dr. John Stone officiating. Family and friends will gather at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, July 20 in Highland Memorial Cemetery for a 10 a.m. graveside Service. Highland Memorial (Bearden), 588-0567. HOOD, PAUL E - 55 of Greer, S.C., passed away at his home after a courageous battle with cancer; never giving up, he fought until the end. Born in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of the late Mary Imogene and David Hood. Mr. Hood was of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where he received a BS in Metallurgical Engineering with highest honors. His passions were his family, hiking, target shooting, youth baseball and U.T. Vols sports. He is survived by: his loving wife of 32 years, Marlene White Hood; two sons and daughters-in-law, David E. and Holly Hood of Elk Creek, VA, Richard A. and Emily Hood of Weaverville, N.C.; a sister and brother-in-law, Jane Ellen and David Craig of Seymour, TN; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Clifford and Jay White of Texas; Donna and Bill Egner of Idaho, Laura and Mike Thomas of N.C., Vickey Creech, Darlene and Jeff Butcher, Vernon and Keva White, Teresa and Danny Martin, Rena and Rick Creekmore, Melinda and Joseph Kelley, and Mary Lou White, all of Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to: VistaCare, Inc., 15 Brendan Way, Ste. 100, Greenville, S.C. 29615. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2007 at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown with a Memorial Service following at 3 p.m. in the Downtown Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.thomasmcafee.com. JACKSON, CLAYTON "PETE" - 81 of Seedtick Road, Philadelphia, died Monday, at Loudon Healthcare Center. Pete was retired from Scovill's and member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Veteran of Army WWII. Preceded in death by: parents, Andrew and Belle Wright Jackson; sister, Benny Jackson; daughter, Linda Lawhon. Survivors: wife of 60 years, Alma "Peanut" Arden Jackson; daughters, Virginia Ward and husband Roland, Viola Lorenz; sister, Mrs. Bob (Geraldine) Simpson, all of Philadelphia; 4 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services 7 p.m. Wednesday, Loudon Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Buford Albright, Rev. Gary Cook and Rev. Michael McLemore officiating. Interment New Macedonia Cemetery, 11 a.m. Thursday with Military Honors by Loudon Co. Veterans Honor Guard. Family will receive friends 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Loudon Funeral Home. JERNIGAN, PATRICIA ANN HARDEN - age 47 of Sweetwater, formerly of Seffner, FL passed away suddenly Sunday, July 15, 2007 at her home. She was a member of Philadelphia United Methodist Church. Patricia was a former employee of Kindred Health Care in Loudon. She is survived by: her husband, Steve Jernigan; daughters, Lucia Everett and husband, Danny Keith Everett of Loudon, Melissa Lasorsa Bento and husband, Jorge Bento of NY; twin sons, Anthony Michael Harden of Seffner, FL and Robert Mathew Harden of Sweetwater and Seffner; grandchildren, Tylina Elizabeth Everett of Loudon and Marissa Vasquez of Lakeland, FL; step daughters, Rosa Martinez, Mary Ann Martinez and Josfina Martinez; sisters, Sharon Huff and husband, Larry, Ruth Sanders, Mary Harden and Charlotte Harrison; brother, Victor Harden; many loved nieces and nephews; friend and father of the twins, Raul Martinez. A memorial services will be held 2 p. m. Friday, July 20th at Philadelphia United Methodist Church, 408 Church Street, Philadelphia with Rev. Bud Hauk officiating. he family will receive friends from 12:30 p. m. to 2 p. m. before the service Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of the arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com. KEESEE, DONALD P. - age 79 of Louisville, passed away on Tuesday July 17, 2007 at Select Specialty U.T. He was a member of South Knoxville Baptist Church and a member of the American Legion. Preceded in death by: his parents, Troy Sr. and Minnie Keesee; brothers, Troy R. Keesee Jr., Bobby Keesee and Edwin Keesee; sister, Marion Keesee. Survivors include: special friend, Billie Frost; half brother, Phil Keesee, Danville, VA; sister-in-law, Laura Keesee; nephews, Troy "Rusty" Keesee and wife, Phyllis, William Keesee and wife Gloria; nieces, Elizabeth Keesee, Seagren and Russell, Pensacola, FL, Frances Neff and husband Lindsey; several great nieces and great nephews; special friends, Fred and Nettie Mae Sherrod. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 Wednesday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel. Graveside services will be held 10:00 am Thursday morning at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Arrangements made by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. 865-689-8888. A guestbook and additional information is available at: www.lynnhurstchapel.com. KIRCHENSTEIN, COLONEL JOHN J. - died of leukemia on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at the Colonial Hills Nursing Center. He was 83 years old. He was the son of Jacob and Vallie Kirchenstein of the Bronx, New York and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Colonel Kirchenstein was a graduate of New York University where he was a member of Skull and Bones, an honor society. He received a Masters degree in transportation from the University of Tennessee. The Colonel was an Army veteran of 36 years, serving in World War II, Korea, and two tours in Vietnam. He was a graduate of the Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas; the Joint Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia; and the Army War College, Carlisle, Pa. His final assignments included J-4, U.S. Pacific Command, Honolulu, Hawaii; Transportation Officer for U.S. Army Vietnam; Commander of the 4th Transportation Command, Vietnam; and finally J-4, U.S. European Command, Stuttgart, Germany. On retirement from the Army in 1978, he joined the University of Tennessee, working with transportation students. He served as advisor to Delta Nu Alpha; arranged and conducted European Business Study Tours for students each summer, spending time with businesses in 6 countries; and arranged interviews for students with major transportation companies in the U.S. At the same time, he did consulting in the field of international transportation and logistics around the world. He also served as a member of the Tennessee Export Council from 1987 to 1991. Colonel Kirchenstein was a Master Mason, Lodge No. 337; a member of the American Legion; a member of the National Defense Transportation Association where he was awarded the transportation distinguished service award for 1978. He also received the same award for the state of Tennessee in 1993. After retirement for the second time, he served as a volunteer with the Knoxville Council on Aging. While he loved Hawaii and spent much time there, he was an avid skier and his favorite vacations were spent on the ski slopes out West and the Alps of Switzerland and Austria. Colonel Kirchenstein is survived by: his wife, Elizabeth of Knoxville and daughter Mary of Boca Raton, Florida. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Highland Memorial Funeral Home, 5315 Kingston Pike. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: the American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909. Highland Memorial 588-0567. The Colonel's guestbook can be signed at: www.highlandmemorialparks.com. KIRKLAND, BERTHA DUNKIN - age 87 of Knoxville, formerly of Vonore, passed away 9:23 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2007 at Parkwest Medical Center. Member of Stoney Point Baptist Church, Knoxville. Preceded in death by: husband, Howard Charles Kirkland; parents, Noah and Linnie Dunkin; granddaughter, Judy Kirkland; great grandson, Jerod McMean. Survivors, daughters and sons-in-law, June and Fred Watson, Vonore, Sue and W.A. Reid, Englewood, Elizabeth Swmitch, Knoxville; sons & daughters-in-law, Robert and Lucille Kirkland, Maryville, Harold and Sharon Kirkland, Blaine, Barkley and Brenda Kirkland, Tellico Plains; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral 8:00 p.m. Friday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Barney Tipton officiating. Interment 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Big Toqua Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville. LONG, ALMA ROSE (STOUT) - age 90 years old, currently a resident of Morning View Village in Maryville, passed peacefully Tuesday morning away after a brief struggle with cancer. Mrs. Long was born in Englewood, Tennessee, and attended Tennessee Wesleyan College, later graduating from Carson-Newman College with a BS in Education. During her teaching career she received her Library Certification from the University of Tennessee. She was the youngest of four, with two sisters and a brother. At the beginning of her teaching career in Greenback, she met and married Ronald Elmer (Bush) Long. She taught English and was Librarian for many years at Porter High School, with a total teaching career of 32 years. Mr. and Mrs. Long were long-time residents of Alcoa and members of New Providence Presbyterian Church. For much of her life, she had been active in Chilhowee Club, Alcoa Garden Club, New Providence Women's Church Circles, Delta Kappa Gamma, ESO, AARP, and Retired Teachers. Alma was an avid reader and always kept a book at her side. She enjoyed UT sports and was a big fan of the Lady Vols. Alma always had a positive outlook and in a quiet manner was a strong role model for her family. While living in Alcoa she hosted numerous family gatherings and made everyone feel at home. In her retirement she enjoyed gardening, club gatherings, spoiling her grandchildren, sewing, and being independent. She is preceded in death by: husband, Bush Long, brother, Paul Stout, and sister, Nell Brown. She is survived by: older sister, Dorothy Godsey of Chattanooga; son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Sandy Long of Satellite Beach, FL and daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Tom Raines of Maryville; grandchildren, Mary Alyce Long, Joey Long, and Brad Raines, and great grandson, Noah Long. She also leaves behind a niece, Joyce Godsey and nephews, Brent Godsey and Cullen Brown. There will be a memorial service Friday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m. at New Providence Presbyterian Church, and the family will receive friends immediately following the service. The family wishes to thank Blount Memorial Hospice, as well as the kind and dedicated sitters, who assisted and comforted Mrs. Long. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: New Providence Presbyterian Church, 703 W. Broadway, Maryville, TN 37801 or Blount Memorial Hospice, 1095 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville in charge 982-6812. www.mccammonammonsclick.com. LONG, JAMES B. - age 82 of Lanham, Maryland, passed away at his home. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Lula and Joseph Long, Sr. of Knoxville. He leaves his memories to: brothers, Tim Long, Joseph Long, Jr., Quentin Long, Virgil (Barbara) Long and Rudolph (Carol) Long; sisters, Ruth Hardin, Vivian (Lee) Varner, Patricia Dulaney; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, 7474 Landover Rd., Landover, MD 20785. Services will be held Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 11:00 am at Meridian Hill Baptist Church, 3146 16th Street, Washington, DC 20010. Interment will follow. Announcement by Unity Mortuary. Mr. Long's guestbook can be signed on-line at: www.unitymortuaryknox.org. McMAHAN, SUSAN LEANN - age 26 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 14, 2007. She is preceded in death by: grandparents, Flora Lee and James McMahan, Sr., Joe Earls; uncles, Donnie McMahan, Eddie Earls and Harold Varner. Survived by: daughter, Abigail Nicole Inman; parents, Debra and James McMahan; sister, Heather McMahan; grandmother, Nell Earls; special aunt, Betsy Lonas; several aunts, uncles, special friends, Adrienne Duncan, Brad Wagner, Joey Brashears, Daniel Inman, Abigail's father and Jessica Hall. Service 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Mynatt Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Ronnie Varner officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers: Rodney Varner, Marlin Bull, Matthew Haynes, Charles Lawson, Mark Lonas, Scott Earls and James Cox. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. wwwmynattfh.com. NIPPER, LARRY LYNN - 61 of Sweetwater Road, Philadelphia, died Monday at Parkwest Hospital. Veteran of US Army, Vietnam Conflict. Preceded in death by: parents, Alec and Mary Katherine Raley Nipper; brother, Willard; stepfather, Tom Bettis. Survivors: wife, Wanda Galyon Nipper; brother, Caney Nipper and wife Judy, Kingston; stepson, Bobby Joe Reagan; stepdaughter, Melissa Reagan, Sweetwater. Funeral services 7 p.m. Wednesday, Loudon Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. Ted Halcom officiating. Family and friends will meet at the Wildwood Cemetery 1:30 p.m. Thursday for graveside services. Military Honors by Loudon Co. Veterans Honor Guard. Family will receive friends 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Loudon Funeral Home. PELTON PATRICIA KING - 71 of Tullahoma, passed away Friday, July 13, 2007 at her home in Tullahoma Tennessee. She was born in Gatlinburg, TN. Survived by: her loving husband of 51 years, John M. Pelton, the couple's daughter Sharon and son in law Bob Nichol (Nashville), the couple's son Michael and daughter in law Joyce, and their beloved and adored twin grandsons, Jonathon and Zachary (Houston, TX). She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Tullahoma for over 40 years and retired after 20 years of employment at the University of Tennessee Space Institute. She loved to walk on the beach, watch her grandchildren play baseball, read a good book, and cheer for the Vols. She was a classically trained vocalist and found a lifetime of joy singing in the church choir. Her family and friends will so very deeply miss her compassionate wisdom and the beauty of her laughter. A memorial service will be held at 7pm, Wednesday, July 18, at Trinity Lutheran Church with visitation beginning two hours prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to: the Trinity Lutheran Church Choir 705 Wilson Avenue, Tullahoma TN 37388. Tullahoma Funeral Home (931-455-4567) is in charge of arrangements. www.tullahomafuneralhome.com. POTTER, MR. PAUL S. - age 72 of Lancing, passed away Sunday evening, July 15, 2007 at Roane Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Potter retired from Chilton Tractor Company after 38 years of service. He was preceded death by: parents, Lemmie and Anna Bell Potter; mother-in-law, Polly Keeton; nephew, Tim Rich; brother-in-law, Bob Riley. Mr. Potter is survived by: wife, Marian Keeton Potter of Lancing; son, Paul Stephen and wife Kim Potter of Wartburg; grandchildren, Steven Potter of Lancing, Nicole Griffith of Mossy Grove and Arminda Potter of Wartburg; great grandchildren, Bailey Griffith and Caleb Potter; sisters and brothers-in-law, Maisel and Thomas Harney, Melba and Walter Rich of Lancing, Wilda Jo and Jim Rich of York, S.C., Sharon and Lester Heidel and Gayle and Bobby Hamby of Wartburg; sisters-in-law, Billie Freels and Alice Vertner of Lancing; brother-in-law, Winfield Keeton and special friends the Chilton family, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday July 18, 2007 form 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Ralph Nance and Rev. Robert Pfaff officiating. Graveside service will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Morgan Memorial Gardens. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. REED, HARRISON - age 35 of Gatlinburg, passed away Monday, July 16, 2007 at Fort Sanders-Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by: grandparents, Pauline Hughes, Curtis Talbot, Sr., and Frank Reed; uncle and aunt, Curtis and Peggy Talbot, Jr.; sister, Diane Marie Reed; brother, Joe Jacobi. Survivors: son, Tyler Reed and his mother, Sheila Reed; daughter, Megan Waterhouse; parents, Hal and Bunny Reed; sister and brother-in-law, Renee and Doug Moore; sister, Tara Hicks; brother, Jon Jacobi; grandmother, Kate Reed; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends. Harrison will be missed by the many lives he touched. Funeral service 7 pm Wednesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Mr. Jim Parton officiating. Interment 10 am Thursday in Elkmont Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 pm Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. www.atchleyfuneralhome.com. SHAVER, ELINOR A. - age 88 of Concord, TN, passed away Monday, July 16, 2007 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church in both Chattanooga and Knoxville. She was past president of the Northside Study Club. Elinor was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and lived most of her adult life in Chattanooga where she taught Science and Home Economics in Rossville, GA and Hamilton County, TN school systems. She is preceded in death by: her parents, Howard Thomas and Margaret Ault Armstrong; sisters, Mildred Armstrong, Mary Rachel Armstrong and Margaret Ellen Armstrong. She is survived by: her husband, Stanley M. Shaver; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Ted Stanford; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Linda Shaver; granddaughters and their spouses, Teresa and Patrick McCarthy, Annette and Michael Scott, Dana and Terry Rich; grandsons, Stanford Shaver, Scott Shaver and wife, April; great grandchildren, Adam, Matthew, Andrew, Catherine, Blake, Kaitlyn and Samantha. Family and friends will meet Wednesday at Tennessee Veterans' Cemetery for a 1:30 p.m. for a graveside service with Rev. Ron Goodman officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to: the Alzheimer's Association, 2200 Sutherland Avenue, Suite 102, Knoxville, TN 37919. Friends may call at their convenience at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. SMELSER, GEORGE - of Chattanooga died Monday July 15, 2007. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tennessee. SMITHERMAN, ORLAND C. - 85 of Oak Ridge, passed away at his home, July 16, 2007. Mr. Smitherman was the son of Roy C. and Clara Wallace Smitherman (both deceased) of the Antioch Community near Centreville, in Bibb County, Alabama, where he grew up during the Great Depression years. He graduated from the Bibb County Public Schools in 1940 where he was a football standout in high school, and was awarded a football scholarship to the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, while Sewanee was still a member of the Southeastern Conference. He earned a B. S. degree in Physics from Sewanee in 1944 and because of wartime priorities, came directly to Oak Ridge to participate in the Manhattan Project. He began his employment in Oak Ridge as a physicist with the Tennessee Eastman Company at Y-12. After approximately one year he transferred to the Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Company of Union Carbide Corporation and worked the remainder of his career at the K-25 Plant. He worked there as a physicist and in various managerial positions until his retirement from the Martin Marietta Corporation in 1984. He was a long time member of Glenwood Baptist Church where he was a Deacon. He was preceded in death by: his first wife, Helen Howington Smitherman. He is survived by: his wife, Yonnie Tallant Smitherman; a daughter, Ea Jo Smitherman; a brother, Roy Smitherman and his wife, June, all of Oak Ridge; three sisters, Essie Mae Smitherman of Dothan, Alabama, Gail Butts of Denver, Colorado, Joy Sheppard of Marietta, Georgia; five nieces; three nephews; a number of great nieces and nephews; three step children; six step grandchildren and a number of step great grand children. A private burial was held at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held at Glenwood Baptist Church in Oak Ridge at 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 21, 2007. The family asks that any memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. An on-line guest book can be signed at: www.weatherfordmortuary.com. STONER, WILLIAM L. "BLUE" - age 56 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, July 16, 2007 at the University of Tennessee Hospital. He worked as an operations /marketing specialist, personal aide and director of various political campaign operations, and as a professional caterer. He traveled extensively around the country and abroad. He was a very caring and giving person who loved to play golf and enjoyed cooking for his friends. William is preceded in death by: parents, W.H. Stoner and Irene Wilson Stoner; brother, David Hammontree. He is survived by: sisters, Joyce I. Edwards of Knoxville, Carol Tormey and husband Paul of St. Petersburg, Fl, Jane Stoner of Knoxville; several nieces, nephews, and multiple dear friends. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. The family will have a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to: Knox Area Golf Charities, 200 Prosperity Drive, Knoxville, TN 37923. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. STREVEL, REBECCA KENLEY "BECKY" - age 55 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at Parkwest Hospital as a result of a massive cerebral hemorrhage. She was a 1968 graduate of South High School and was an employee of AT&T (formerly BellSouth) for 30 years. Becky was an avid fan of NASCAR, the Atlanta Braves and U.T. Athletics. Preceded in death by father, Herbert "Bud" Kenley. Survivors include: mother, Blanche Kenley; sister, Elizabeth Joyce Kenley; sister, Carolyn and husband, John Schoolcraft; sister, Cindy and husband, Rick Gatian; brother, Randy Kenley; brother, Bryan and wife, Tonya Kenley; special niece, Kimberly Lindsay and family; nieces and nephews, Matthew, Ethan and Nicholas Boone, Cameron, Connor and Carly Gatian, Hailey, Andy and Kristofer Kenley; best friend and soulmate, Clay Strevel and constant companion, Herbie, her Jack Russell Terrier. The family would like to thank the Emergency Room Staff and the Critical Care Staff of Parkwest Hospital and Tennessee Donor Services for their kindness and compassion. Becky's last selfless act was that of an organ donor. Family and friends will meet at Hillcrest Cemetery in Jefferson County on Wednesday for 11:00 am interment services. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com. THOMAS, CHARLES R. - of Madisonville, born January 23, 1934 in Knoxville, TN and passed away July 12, 2007 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Charles graduated from Central High in 1952 and was a member at Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. Charles served 8 years in the U.S. Air Force and most of his life was spent in the medical field, retiring from Ingham Medical Center in Lansing, Michigan. Preceded in death by: his parents, Jessie Wilson Thomas and Allison Frank Thomas; brothers, Bill and Jack Thomas and aunt, Evelyn Tolbert. He is survived by: his three special dogs, Popper, Nicky and Lucky; niece, Lisa Thomas; nephews, James, Billy and David Thomas; great nieces, Jessica Stanford, Christie Thomas, Isabella Thomas-Wilson; great nephews, James, Justin, Stuart, William and Christopher Thomas; sisters-in-law, Euretha Todd, Katherine and Blanche Thomas; cousins, Jim, Shirley, Jay and Randy Tolbert, Lynn Keeler, Brenda Jett and Linda Raney and many loving friends and neighbors. A special thanks to all of Charles health care providers. A memorial service will be held Thursday July 19, 2007 at 8 pm in the Halls Chapel of Mynatt Funeral Home, Rev. Jack Brown officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorials be made to an animal shelter or a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends from 7-8 pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel, 865-922-9195. www.mynattfh.com. THOMPSON, WAYNE WEBSTER - age 79 of Knoxville, passed away July 16, 2007, following an extended illness. Born on August 20, 1927 to Wayne O. and Katherine Webster Thompson. He was of the Baptist faith. A veteran of the United States Navy. He retired after 38 years at Martin Marietta during which time he was also a Knox County school bus owner. Preceded in death by: parents, brother, Marvin R. Thompson and grandson, Nicholas Gabe Shorter. Survived by: devoted wife of 55 years, Dimple Jones Thompson; sons, Steve and James; daughters and spouses, Kathy and John Waldrop, Janet and Larry Shorter, Lisa and Jeff Hurst and Cindy and Ed Browning. Papaw loved his 13 grandchildren, Michelle, Michael, Jeremy, Josh, Kristen, Chelsey, Emily, LeighAnne, Hunter, Logan, Victoria and Blake and his ten great grandchildren. He is also survived by: his brother, Warren S. Thompson; sister, Linda T. Brown and their families. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to: The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, 220 Carrick Street, Knoxville, TN 37921. Service will be Wednesday at 8 pm in the Halls Chapel of Mynatt Funeral Home with Reverend Mike Powell and Reverend Harvey Sherlin officiating. Family and friends will meet Thursday at 10:45 am at Greasy Hollow Cemetery, Claiborne County, for interment at 11 am. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 pm at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com. WALLACE, PAMELA DARLENE - age 46 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice after a long illness. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by: father, Ellsworth Whitaker and sisters, Debbie, Sabrina and Claudette. Survivors: children, Tiffany, Eddie and Tosha Wallace; 5 grandchildren; mother, Betty Hicks; sister, Sheila Jones; special nieces, Melissa Pack and Kristie Fleming; and several nieces and nephews. Service 10 am Thursday, Mynatt Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Eddie Myers officiating. Interment Highland Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. www.mynattfh.com. WEIR JAMES ROBERT, JR. - age 74 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, June 11, 2007 at Baptist Hospital West. He was born December 29, 1932 in Middletown, OH, the son of James Robert Weir Sr., and Kathleen Lawson Weir. He is survived by 5 sons: James Robert III, David Jeffrey, Joseph Todd, Patrick Allen and Scott Anthony, who love and miss him. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Judy Weir Goode and Kathy Weir Dickey. Mr. Weir worked at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory for 39 years until his retirement in 1994. The last twenty years, he served as Associate Director and Director of the Metals and Ceramics Division. During his tenure, he was the recipient of the E. O. Lawrence Award. He earned his Bachelor Degree in 1955 in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and his Masters from the University of Tennessee in 1962. Mr. Weir was an avid sailor for 40+ years. He was a member and past Commodore of the Concord Yacht Club and successfully competed in numerous regattas in many classes of boats throughout the southeast region. He was also instrumental in the early development of the sailing education programs at the Club. Mr. Weir enjoyed acting with the Oak Ridge Playhouse and he was an avid singer with Barbershop Quartets in younger years. In keeping with Mr. Weir's wishes, he was cremated. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 6:00pm at Weatherford Mortuary. An on-line guest book can be signed at: www.weatherfordmortuary.com. WELLS, HAROLD (BUCKWHEAT) - age 70 of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was a member of Church Street United Methodist Church and retired from the Knoxville News Sentinel as Pressman Superintendent with 48 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman. Survived by: wife, Carlotta Wells; daughters, Teresa Thomas and husband, David, Janice Nelson and husband, David; grandchildren, Brandon and Lauren Thomas and Zachary Nelson. Funeral service will be held 8:00 pm Wednesday, Church Street United Methodist Church, Dr. William J. Fowler and Rev. Cabel Trent officiating. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery on Thursday for 10:00 am interment services. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday at Church Street United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com. WEST, ROLLIE ERNEST - age 87 of 210 Old Mill Road, Tellico Plains, passed away 2:45 A.M. Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at Parkwest Medical Center. Son of the late Rollie Edward and Tina Dalton West. Member of Brown Hill Presbyterian Church, member of Brown Hill Masonic Lodge # 613. Well known Monroe County sawmiller. Owner of R.E. West Lumber Company. Served as the Monroe County Superintendent of Roads for 18 years. Proudly served in the U.S. Army in World War II with an infantry division in the European Theater. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Al Fouts; son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Kathy West, all of Tellico Plains; granddaughters, Tammy Britton Barber, St. Simons Island, GA, Joy West McGuire, Knoxville, Summar West, Maryville; grandsons, Micky Fouts, Tellico Plains, Jeremy West, Madisonville; 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Lucille Witt, Chattanooga, Margie Brown, Coker Creek, Edna Ruth Zimmerman, Akin, S.C., Mildred Hamby, Cleveland; brothers, Donald West, Tellico Plains, Dale West, Etowah; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: wife, Voyce Ruth Irons West; daughter, Marilyn West Britton; sister, Imogene Taylor; brothers, Clyde, Morris and R.W. West. Funeral 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Dr. Sam Melton officiating. Interment 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Epperson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to: Emily Barger at ORNL Federal Credit Union c/o Brian & Misty Barger. Graveside Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post # 5156. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Tellico Plains. WILSON, BILLY JOE - age 56 of Kingston, passed away Monday, July 16, 2007 at Roane Medical Center. Mr. Wilson was a member of Wildwood Church. A Disabled Veteran serving as a Marine during the Viet Nam Conflict. For almost 30 years he served the community of Kingston as a firefighter, a former Sheriff's Deputy serving in Loudon and Blount Counties, as well as a dispatcher for Loudon County. He and his wife, Joyce were foster parents and he loved being involved in the activities of the young ones. A man with truly a servant's heart. Preceded in death by: his parents, Jack and Susie (Bingham) Wilson; sister, Wanda Wilson Brown; brother, A.J. Wilson, Jr. and 3 infant brothers. Survivors include: his wife, Joyce Wilson; sons, John Jackson Wilson, Michael Joseph Wilson, all of Kingston, Jimmy Lucas, Ohio and Joey Wilson, Florida; daughters, Jennifer Rene Lucas, Christina Lucas, both of Ohio, Angel Wilson, Florida; sisters and brothers in-law, Janice and Frank Eldridge, Lenoir City, Betty Scarbrough, Loudon and Judy and Clarence Myers, Kingston; grandchildren, Gage, Sydney, Gabe, Gwenna, Carmen, Courtney, Chase, Riggs, Kollin and Justin. Funeral services 7:30 pm Wednesday, McGill-Karnes Chapel, Rev. Larry Bolden officiating. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home 9:45 am Thursday and proceed to Wildwood Cemetery for an 11:00 am interment service. Kingston Fire Department members will serve as pallbearers and Full Military Honors will be conferred. The family will receive friends 5:30-7:30 pm Wednesday prior to the service at McGill-Karnes Funeral Home, Loudon. 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POTTER, MR. PAUL S. - age 72 of Lancing, passed away Sunday evening, July 15, 2007 at Roane Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Potter retired from Chilton Tractor Company after 38 years of service. He was preceded death by: parents, Lemmie and Anna Bell Potter; mother-in-law, Polly Keeton; nephew, Tim Rich; brother-in-law, Bob Riley. Mr. Potter is survived by: wife, Marian Keeton Potter of Lancing; son, Paul Stephen and wife Kim Potter of Wartburg; grandchildren, Steven Potter of Lancing, Nicole Griffith of Mossy Grove and Arminda Potter of Wartburg; great grandchildren, Bailey Griffith and Caleb Potter; sisters and brothers-in-law, Maisel and Thomas Harney, Melba and Walter Rich of Lancing, Wilda Jo and Jim Rich of York, S.C., Sharon and Lester Heidel and Gayle and Bobby Hamby of Wartburg; sisters-in-law, Billie Freels and Alice Vertner of Lancing; brother-in-law, Winfield Keeton and special friends the Chilton family, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday July 18, 2007 form 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Ralph Nance and Rev. Robert Pfaff officiating. Graveside service will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Morgan Memorial Gardens. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements.[ Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 7/18/2007]

>From The Oak Ridger 17 Jul 2007 Rosalie Thedford Cross, of Oak Ridge, Edgar Dean Ledford, 60, of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn. Orland C. Smitherman, 85, of Oak Ridge, Rosalie Thedford Cross, of Oak Ridge, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007, at her home. Mrs. Cross was born in Spring City, Tenn., to Walter and Lady Pearl Armstrong Holloway, now deceased. She moved to Oak Ridge in the early 1940s and was of the Methodist faith. A member of the Oak Ridge Woman's Club, Bridge Club, and Lady of the Elks, she loved gardening, wild flowers, traveling, especially going on cruises, and spending time with her beloved cat Precious. Preceded in death by her first husband, Eugene Thedford, who was retired from Atomic Energy Commission, now the Department of Energy; her second husband, Charles W. Cross, a longtime dentist in Oak Ridge; daughter, Patti Rose Mary Thedford; and one brother and two sisters. Mrs. Cross is survived by her son, Gary Thedford of Oak Ridge; Connie Thedford Flood and husband, Steve, of Oak Ridge; Joan Thedford Jaynes of Oak Ridge; one sister, Lillie Mae Foster and husband, Tommy, of Paducah, Ky.; grandchildren, Liane Wickham Carullo, Denise Wickham, and Summer Rose Jaynes; and great-grandchildren, Arielle Rose Kennedy and Genna Elizabeth Carullo. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2007, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with the Rev. Martin Fisher officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Emory Valley Center, in memory of Rosalie Thedford Cross, mother of Gary Cross, an Emory Valley client. Online messages to the family may be left at www.martinoakridgefuneralhome.com. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Edgar Dean Ledford, 60, of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., passed away Saturday, July 14, 2007, at his home. He grew up in Anderson County in the Marlow Community, graduating from Clinton High School. He was a Vietnam veteran who served his country. He worked for TVA and was planning his retirement next month. He was the son of the Rev. Earl Grady Ledford and Grace Prudence Ledford, who proceed him in death. Also proceeding him in death are sisters, Joyce Ledford, Evelyn Wooten, and Juanita Eller. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sheila Jones Ledford of Soddy-Daisy; daughter, Jedena Ledford of the home, stepsons, Rodney Anderson, and Stephen Anderson and wife, Alison, and granddaughter Kayla Anderson, all of Soddy-Daisy. His brothers are E. G. Ledford Jr. and wife, Ellen, of Gastonia, N.C.; James W. Ledford and wife, Rose, of Clinton, Tenn.; and Mack Ledford and wife, Louetta, of Carrollton, Ga. Sisters are Rheba Helms, of Belmont, N.C.; Ollie Groner, of Cramerton, N.C.; JoAn Hawkins, of Stanley, N.C. He also had many nephews and nieces. He was a member of Dutch Valley Baptist Church, Clinton, Tenn. Williamson & Sons Funeral Home in Soddy-Daisy is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at the funeral home. The funeral will be Wednesday at noon and interment will be in the Chattanooga National Veterans Cemetery in Chattanooga, Tenn. Dean was a loving and hard-working man. He loved his family and friends and will be sadly missed. Orland C. Smitherman, 85, of Oak Ridge, died Monday, July 16, 2007, at his home. Weatherford Mortuary is handling the arrangements, which were incomplete at press time. ============================================ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

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ARMES, MRS. CARRIE LEE - of Petros, went home to be with the Lord and rejoin with the many members of her family gone before her on Saturday, July 14, 2007. She went to sleep at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Petros Baptist Church. She was retired from Lakeshore Mental Health Institute after 23 years of dedicated service. She was the last living member of her brothers and sisters. And as Carrie said, she was the " Last of the Mohicans." She was preceded in death by: her parents: William and Martha Armes; husband: Morgan L. Armes; children: Fred H. Armes, Agnes A Thompson, Morgan (Sooner) Armes, Sidney Armes, Steve Armes, Martha Armes, and Karin (Tate) Trout; brothers and sisters: Harlan Armes, Hardeman Armes, Marvin Armes and Clara Olesky; grandchildren: Chad Anthony Armes, Freddy Armes, and Vincent James Armes. She is survived by: her sons: Billy Armes; Jimmie Lee Armes and wife, Linda; Johnny Armes and wife, Joy; and Joseph Armes and wife, Randi; daughters: Carolyn Armes and Gerilda Armes; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 17th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 18th at Petros Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Jim West and Rev. Waylon Payne officiating. Interment will follow in the Petros Cemetery. [Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 7/17/2007]. -------

>From The Oak Ridger 16 Jul 2007 J.C. Daugherty, age 68, a resident of Oliver Springs, Mr. James Johnson Jr Gary Dean Steward, age 57, a resident of Fall Branch, Tenn. James Robert Weir Jr., age 74, of Knoxville, J.C. Daugherty, age 68, a resident of Oliver Springs, died Saturday, July 14, 2007, at his home. Mr. Daugherty was born March 6, 1939, in the Devonia community of Anderson County. Following the death of his father, the family moved to Oliver Springs in 1952. J.C. retired after working 30 years in construction as a pipe fitter and welder for TVA He was a member of Oliver Springs First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hooper Daugherty and Dola Lowe Daugherty; and by two brothers, Lowell and Truman Daugherty. Survivors include his wife, Doris Sweeten Daugherty of Oliver Springs; sons, David Alan Daugherty and wife, Helen, of Kennesaw, Ga., and Larry Dean Daugherty and wife, Cindy, of Mont Vale, Va.; grandchildren, Adam and fianc e, Rachell Henley, and her son Chase, and Ashley, Whitney, Patrick, Chelsea, and Cheyenne Daugherty; brothers, Paul Daugherty and wife, Barbara, of Roanoke, Va., Louie Daugherty and wife, Gail, of Roanoke, Va., David Daugherty and wife, Celest, of Arizonia, and Glen Daugherty and wife, Evelyn, of Kingston; sisters, Betty Lawson and husband, Roger, of Kingston, and Linda Hyatt of Kingston; sister-in-law, Janice Daugherty of Harriman; special friends, Margaret Nelson of Oliver Springs and James Bradley of Clinton. The family will receive friends Monday, July 16, 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 Pastor Robert Combs and the Rev. Barry Ariaz officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Anderson Memorial Gardens. An online register book is available at www.sharpfh.com. Mr. James Johnson Jr. was born to the late Mr. James Johnson Sr. and Mrs. Lillie Mae Johnson on Oct. 8, 1923, in Cherry, Tenn. Mr. Johnson served in the U.S. Army during World War II and in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. On Thursday, July 12, 2007, God called him home with his loved ones around his bed. He leaves to mourn his passing and to cherish his memory: wife, Mrs. Ernestine Johnson; son, Albert Johnson and wife, Tia, of Oak Ridge; daughters, Ernestine Johnson of Knoxville, Catherine Gipson and husband Pierre, and Carnell Henderson and husband Edward, all of Oak Ridge; sisters-in-law, Viola Oliver of Oak Ridge and Buela Johnson of Battle Creek, Mich.; brothers-in-law, James Oliver of Battle Creek, Mich., and James Beasley of Florida; grandchildren, Eboney Anderson, Marlo Anderson and wife Jeanette, Shalonda Anderson, Tarika Anderson, Janicia Henderson and Arshawn Henderson; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; special friends, Mary Dixon, his caretaker, Una Jackson and Tyrone Holmes. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at 7 p.m. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Elder T. L. Mims officiating. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville with full military honors provided by the Volunteer State War Era Honor Guard. The family asks that any memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Alzheimer's Association. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 until 7 p.m. at Mt. Zion. Weatherford Mortuary is handling the arrangements. An online guest book can be signed at ww.weatherfordmortuary.com. Gary Dean Steward, age 57, a resident of Fall Branch, Tenn., died Thursday, July 12, 2007, at his home. Mr. Steward was born Feb. 28, 1950, in Leeds, Ala., and moved to Oak Ridge at the age of 3. He had lived in Fall Branch for the past 22 years. Gary retired from Aerojet Ordinances of Tennessee, Inc., in 2004 as a master machinist after working for the company for 20 years. He previously worked for 13 years at the Y-12 Plant in Oak Ridge. He was a member of the Beechfork Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Samuel Steward and Louise Limbaugh Steward; and by his father-in-law, James Hollows. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Connie Hollows Steward of Fall Branch, Tenn.; daughter, Jennifer Steward of California; granddaughter, Keilah Snow of California; sisters, Pat Tripp and husband, Bill, of Oliver Springs, Sarah Lawson and husband, Richard, of Oliver Springs, Sharon Eason and husband, Tom, of Oliver Springs, and Janice Eason and husband, Mike, of Salisbury, N.C.; brothers, Edward Steward and wife, Maricia, of Clinton, John Steward of Oliver Springs and friend, Naomi Williams of Halls, and Ron Steward and wife, Terry, of Oak Ridge; mother-in-law, Betty Hollows of Crossville; aunt, Remell Harris and husband, Daniel, of Oliver Springs. He is also survived by 33 nieces and nephews, several cousins and extended family members. The family received friends Sunday, July 15, 2007, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Sharp Funeral Home. Funeral services followed in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Herman Woods officiating. Burial and graveside services were held at 3 p.m. CST at the Crossville City Cemetery in Crossville. Sharp Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements. An online register book is available at www.sharpfh.com. James Robert Weir Jr., age 74, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, June 11, 2007, at Baptist Hospital West. He was born Dec. 29, 1932, in Middletown, Ohio, the son of James Robert Weir Sr. and Kathleen Lawson Weir. He is survived by five sons: James Robert III, David Jeffrey, Joseph Todd, Patrick Allen and Scott Anthony, who love and miss him. He is also survived by two sisters, Judy Weir Goode and Kathy Weir Dickey. Mr. Weir worked at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory for 39 years until his retirement in 1994. The last 20 years, he served as associate director and director of the Metals and Ceramics Division. During his tenure, he was the recipient of the E.O. Lawrence Award. He earned his bachelor's degree in 1955 in metallurgical engineering from the University of Cincinnati and his master's degree from the University of Tennessee in 1962. Mr. Weir was an avid sailor for more than 40 years. He was a member and past commodore of the Concord Yacht Club and successfully competed in numerous regattas in many classes of boats throughout the Southeast region. He was also instrumental in the early development of the sailing education programs at the club. Mr. Weir enjoyed acting with the Oak Ridge Playhouse and he was an avid singer with barbershop quartets in younger years. In keeping with Mr. Weir's wishes, his body was cremated. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2007, at 6 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary. 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JOHNSON, MRS. NELLA "JEAN" - age 66 of Oakdale, born December 26, 1940, died Friday, July 13, 2007 at her home after suffering a battle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease). Jean loved the Lord and was a faithful member of the Piney Baptist Church. She was so loved by her community and was well known for her many years of babysitting and her love of children and cooking. She is preceded in death by: parents, Wilburn and Elsie Spurling Brown of Deer Lodge; brothers, Lawrence Brown and Leon Brown of Deer Lodge; half brothers and sisters, Ray, Roy and Amos Brown, Geraldine Brown Anderson and Gladys Brown Knepp; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Fred Johnson and Velma Duncan Johnson of Oakdale and Lowell Dean Johnson of Oakdale. Jean is survived by: her husband of 47 years, Morris Johnson of Oakdale; son, Tim Johnson and wife Kay of Oakdale; daughter, Tammy Johnson Smith and husband Taylor of Wartburg; grandchildren, Tyler and Cory Johnson of Oakdale, Savannah, Morgan and Marley Smith of Wartburg, Travis and wife Robyn Langley of Oakdale, Stacy Langley Ruppe and husband Matthew of Oakdale; sister, Janet Brown Wormsley and husband Willis of Deer Lodge; brothers, Lonnie Brown and wife Barbara of Oakdale, James Brown and wife Thelma of Deer Lodge, Amil Brown and wife Jeanette of Jacksonville, Florida; brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward and Edna Johnson of Oakdale, Marie and Bill Collier of Harriman, Linda Johnson and Frances Johnson both of Harriman; special loved ones, Greg and Phyllis Langley of Oakdale and many nieces and nephews as well as all her children she helped raise. The family will receive friends Monday July 16, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at Piney Baptist Church with Rev. Pat McGee and Rev. Jim Disney officiating. Mrs. Johnson will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Knoxville News Sentinal] -----------

BAILEY, RALPH CURTIS - age 82 of Coalfield and Maryville, passed away Friday, July 13, 2007 at St Mary's Medical Center. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church in Coalfield, TN. Preceded in death by parents, Hobart and Leatha Bailey; sister in law, Polly Bailey; brother in law, Ray Bridges; son in law, Charles Berry. He is survived by daughters, Shirley Berry of Corryton and Doris Gale and husband Bobby Vandergriff of Union Co; special niece Holly Boling of Coalfield; brother, Roy Bailey; sisters, Anna Lou Foust and husband Dana of Knoxville, Katherine Moore of Powell, Betty and husband Alex Keener, Linda Bridges all of Knoxville; special friends, Jean Howard of Maryville and Rochelle Bailey of Coalfield; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 A.M. Tuesday at Lynch Bethel Cemetery for the Graveside Service at 11 A.M. Pallbearers: Michael Bridges, Alex Keener, Dana Foust, DA Langford, Bobby Vandergriff and Bob Lyle. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Lynch Bethel Cemetery in care of Dorothy Huskins 7504 Carpenter Road Knoxville, TN. 37931. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Monday at Bridges Funeral Home 5430 Rutledge Pike 523-4999. {Knoxville News Sentinal] ----------

YOUNG, MRS. IRMA, age 75, of Oakdale, died Thursday, July 12, 2007, in the Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center. She was preceded in death by sisters: Patsy Hamilton and Bobbie Lou Williford. Surviving; Sons; Wayne and wife, Mary Young, of Oakdale; Randy Young, of Oakdale; Grand son; Cody Langston; Brothers; Clarence and Ray Williford, both of Oakdale; Jerry Williford, of Kingston; Sister; Irene Williford, of Kingston; Nephew; Rob Williford, of Knoxville. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 14, 2007, from 6 to 8 P.M. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. With funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. Graveside Services will be held Sunday 2 p.m. Pine Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. With Rev. Paul Moore Officiating. Schubert Funeral Home in charge of arrangement. [Schubert Funeral Home] ----------- DAVIS, MR. H. CLAY, age 84, of Wartburg, passed away Wednesday July 11, 2007 at Life Care Center of Morgan County. He was born May 29, 1923 to John R. and Addie McCartt Davis. Mr. Davis was a veteran of the United States Navy having served in World War II. He was preceded in death by parents, brothers; John, Reed, Vaughn, Reuben, and Sheryl Davis. Sister: Betty Davis. He is survived by wife; Mary Davis; Son; Dennis Davis; Brothers; Crave and Bill Davis, sister Lois Heidel. Step-sons; Rusty Bowlin and Clay Donahue; Step-daughters; Gail Kennedy and Anita Crumrin, seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be Friday July 13, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. at Sunbright Cemetery with Bro. Ralph Hamby officiating. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements/ [Schubert Funeral Home] ---------- DICKEN, MR. CHRISTOPHER STEVEN (STEVE), age 45 of Oakdale, passed away July 11, 2007 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born September 7, 1961. He was a member of Piney Baptist Church and a past master of Emerald Lodge #377 at Wartburg and a member of the Scottish Rite. Steve was an avid fisherman and coon hunter and loved everybody. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Steve Dicken, Ann Headrick and Will and Myra Norris, nephew; Nathan Kerna and several aunts and uncles. Mr. Dicken is survived by son; Tom Dicken and wife Michelle of Richmond, Kentucky. Parents; Tom and Rosie Dicken of Oakdale. Sister; Cindy Kerna of Cookeville. Several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. The family will receive friends Friday July 13, 2007 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Masonic service and funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. with Rev. Jim Disney and Rev. Pat McGee officiating. Graveside service will be Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Piney Baptist Church Cemetery. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. [Schubert Funeral Home] ---------- KENNEDY, MR. WINSTON DELANO II, age 40, went to be with our Lord Jesus on July 9, 2007. He is survived by his father: Winston D. Kennedy Sr. Mothers: Marie Kennedy of Deer Lodge, Sharon Jones of Chestnut Ridge, and Shirley Underwood of Sunbright. Sisters: Juanita Kennedy of Glades, Tammy Brown and husband, B.J. of Deer Lodge, Faydra Underwood of Sunbright. Brothers: James Kennedy of Carthage, Darryn and Stevan Walker, and William, Paul, and John Underwood. Niece: Saraya Neal. Nephew: Brandon Brown. Very special uncle and aunt: Ronald and Diane Kennedy. Very special friends : James Hockaday, Mike Wheeler of Illinois. And Edward Lohand. The family will receive friends, Thursday, July 12th from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, Sunbright. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Steve Gadd and Bro. Tony Webb officiating. Interment will follow in the Adams Hill Church Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home] -----------

>From The LaFollette Press 12 Jul 2007 Betty Rose (Honeycutt) Brown, Oscar Bullock, age 68 of Stoney Fork Rd., Caryville Rev. Johnnie H. Douglas, age 84 Charles Doyle Duff "Rusty", age 49 of Lake City, Joseph Manuel Duncan, age 79, of Oak Ridge formerly of Lake City, Nancy Fuson, age 81 Tom Hanley, age 73, of Bruce Gap Community, Caryville, Zoella Trammell Harrison, age 99 of LaFollette, Arnold L. Hatmaker, age 70, of Allen Park, MI, Ada Shoun Heatherly, age 99, of Townsend, formerly of LaFollette Lois Fay Jeffers, age 50, of LaFollette, Ethel King, age 85, of Buffalo, TN, Mary Ludie Lawson, age 96, of LaFollette, Alma Arletta Lyke, age 93 of Sharpsville, IN Zola Mae Mowery, age 83 of Caryville Hazel A. Rhoden, age 85 Randy Lee Rogers, age 45 of Nashville, formerly of LaFollette Rosetta Troutman, age 70, of LaFollette, Betty Rose (Honeycutt) Brown, a believer in Jesus Christ, went to be the Lord on July 7. She was preceded in death by her parents Sherley Honeycutt Sr. and Edna Honeycutt of LaFollette; sister, Dorothy Millet, and brother, Sherley Honeycutt Jr. She is survived by, the love of her life, her five sons: Barry Brown and his wife Cindy (children Austin and Addison), Jeff Brown and his wife April (son Corey), Derek Brown and his wife Sarah (children Cash, Alyssa, and Elijah), Jamie Brown, and Kevin Brown and his wife Christie (children Nicholas, Noah, and Hannah); sisters, Thelma Posey and husband Curtis, Nettie Hill and husband Edward, Margie Watkins, Emma Sue Young and husband Rick, Sherrie Forbus and husband Randy and a host of loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held July 10 in the Llewellyn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Morgan officiating. Interment was in the Jellico Cemetery. Llewellyn Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press July 12, 2007 Oscar Bullock, age 68 of Stoney Fork Rd., Caryville passed away July 6 at the home of his daughter, Dora Wiegand in Knoxville. He was a very loving father that loved his family, had a good sense of humor; he loved to play jokes on people and enjoyed singing and playing the guitar. He enjoyed spending time and playing with his dog Bo. He loved to fish, ride his four wheeler and collecting trains. He had just recently received Christ as his savior. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Lois Bullock; parents, Fisher and Martha Mcghee Bullock; brothers, Hobert, Ulis, Clarence, Otis and Ellis Bullock; sister, Carrie McKamey. He is survived by his sons and daughters in law, Marvin and Rosa Bullock of Caryville, David and Pricilla Bullock of Union County, Dwight and Renee Bullock of Lake City; daughters and sons in law, Tammy and Roger Lindsay of Lake City, Rebecca and Charles Wood, Dora and Peter Wiegand all of Knoxville and Sandra Bullock of Louisville, TN; sisters, Flora Bullock and Elsie Kingsley both of Caryville; 24 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held July 9 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with the Rev. Ed Dennison officiating. Interment was in the McGhee Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press July 12, 2007 Rev. Johnnie H. Douglas, age 84 went home to be with his heavenly Father on July 6 at his home in Elk Valley. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Douglas; mother, Pearl McDougal Douglas; brother, Quentin Douglas. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Perkins Douglas; brother, Claude Douglas and wife, Elsie of OH; nieces, Carol Harris of OK, Claudia Lawwill, Connie Golf and Cheri Kneeler, all of OH; special niece, Alice Norman of Elk Valley; special nephew, Harold Brooks of Elk Valley. Funeral services were held July 10 at the Jellico Church of God of the Mountain Assembly with the Rev. James Cox and David Napier officiating. Interment was in the Valley View Cemetery with full military honors. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press July 12, 2007 Charles Doyle Duff "Rusty", age 49 of Lake City, passed away July 2 at his home. He was born May 31, 1958 in Anderson County to the late William Doyle and Frankie Boyd Duff. He enjoyed talking and spending time with his friends and family. He was a member of the Longfield Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Lois Jane Odom. He is survived by his sisters, Ginger Carrion of Lake City, Bonnie Dankowski of Lake City; niece, Samantha Carrion; nephews, Nathan Shepherd and Aaron Dankowski; fiancé, Kim Campbell; step children, Brittany Brown and Wesley Powers; step grandchildren, Jonathan and Jordan Brown; several other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held July 6 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Foust officiating. Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press July 12, 2007 Joseph Manuel Duncan, age 79, of Oak Ridge formerly of Lake City, passed away July 5 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born Feb. 12, 1928 in Kentucky to the late Clyde and Ada Hutchison Duncan. He was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed working with flowers and going to church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Auther, Elmer, Donald, Jimmy Joe, Delmar, and Harvel Gene Duncan. He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Duncan of Oak Ridge; daughters, Marilyn Sue Willis and husband, James of Beech Grove, Sandy Willis of Beech Grove; step children, Sherry Hutchinson and husband, Bryson of Andersonville, Robert Phillips and wife, Cathleen of Beech Grove; sisters, Brenda Wilson and husband, Lowell of Lake City, Nancy Kay Carden and husband, Bruce of Caryville; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. A memorial service will be held July 13 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Goins officiating. Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press July 12, 2007 Nancy Fuson, age 81 went home to be with her heavenly Father on July 1 at the Jellico Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Fuson; daughters, Mary and Rachel. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Neal of Dayton, OH and Linda Rowe of Las Vegas, NV; sons, Donald Fuson and wife, Robin of Miamisburg, OH, Eddie Fuson and wife, Rosemary of Fairborn, OH, Gary Fuson, Ben Fuson and Terry Fuson of Williamsburg, KY; 15 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; a host of family and friends to mourn her passing. Funeral services were held July 4 at the Saxton Independent Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Gray officiating. Interment was in the Douglas Cemetery (Crouches Creek). Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press July 12, 2007 Tom Hanley, age 73, of Bruce Gap Community, Caryville, passed away July 2 at his home. He was a Korean War Veteran, retired Mechanical Engineer, a longtime American Red Cross Volunteer, and a born again Christian. He is survived by his wife, Gerri Hanley of Caryville; sons, Mark Hanley and wife, Corbyn, of MI, and Marty Hanley of MI, John Hanley of Idaho, Matt Hanley of Washington State; daughter, Amy Nostrant and husband, Dennis of GA; 3 stepchildren; 11 grandchildren; brother, Richard Hanley of MI; sisters, Jacqueline Price and Gail Miller both of MI. The family has requested that all services remain private. Family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Campbell County Cancer Association, 128 Woodvine Street, Jacksboro, TN 37757. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press July 12, 2007 Zoella Trammell Harrison, age 99 of LaFollette, passed away July 8 at St. Mary 's Health and Rehab Center in LaFollette. She was born May 10, 1908 in Pioneer. She was a member of the Midway Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husbands Marion Trammell and Johnny Harrison; son, Wilbert Clayton Trammell; great-grand-daughter, Alisha Trammell; parents, William and Emily Loudermilk Silcox; sisters, Venie Silcox Wells, Lillian Silcox Lay and Sally Silcox Lay. She is survived by her sons, Leon Walter Trammell and wife Treba, Sammy Lee Trammell and wife Christy, daughters-in-law, Kathy Reynolds and Betty Trammell; grandchildren, Walter Trammell, Debbie King and Ella Devore; ten great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held July 9 in the Walters Chapel with the Rev. Greg Miller officiating. Interment was in the Campbell Memorial Gardens. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press July 12, 2007 Arnold L. Hatmaker, age 70, of Allen Park, MI, passed away July 6. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Grace Marie Ballard Hatmaker. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Hatmaker; sons, Randy Hatmaker and wife, Kathy and Kevin Hatmaker and wife, Deanna; grandchildren, Beverly St. Amour and husband, Aaron, and Robert Hatmaker; great grandchildren, Jackson and Wyatt St. Amour; sisters, Mildred Wilson and Eva Jeffries and husband, Jim, brother, Howard Hatmaker and wife, Lena. Funeral services were held July 11 at Martenson Funeral Home with Pastor Carl Hayes officiating. Interment was in the Michigan Memorial Park in Flat Rock, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Bible Church c/o Pastor Carl Hayes, 940 Kirk Dr., Decatur, IL 62549. Martenson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press July 12, 2007 Ada Shoun Heatherly, age 99, of Townsend, formerly of LaFollette and Orlando, Fla., passed away July 4 at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Orlando, Fla. She attended the University of Tennessee and was a Campbell County School Teacher for 25 years. Former president of the Rose Society in Knoxville and Charter member of the Citrus Club in Orlando, Fla. She was very active in the O.E.S. and Republican Party. She was preceded in death by son, Charles Grover Heatherly; husbands, Charles H. (Charlie) Heatherly and Ralph Kemp; parents, John L. and Laura Murphy Shoun; sisters, Flora Heatherly, Sarah Heatherly, Elva Morton, Edna Stephens, Irene Robinette, Verla Stephens, Vivian Potter, Sylvia Hagerdorn, and Christine Begley. She is survived by her brother and wife, Rev. J.L. and Raye Shoun of LaFollette; special niece and nephew, Ed and Pamela Potter of Townsend; 25 nieces, nephews and a host of many friends. Funeral services were held July 9 in the Cross Chapel with the Rev. Jim Osborne officiating. Interment was in the Bakers Forge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials maybe made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 1900 Richmond Road Lexington, KY 40502 or to your local church. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press July 12, 2007 Lois Fay Jeffers, age 50, of LaFollette, passed away July 7 at her home. She was a member of the Stanfield Church of God. She was retired from General Motors.She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilmer and Marie Walden Perkey. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Jeffers of LaFollette; daughters, Heather Napier of LaFollette and Alisa Bruck, Ill; sons, James Addington of LaFollette, David Addington of Savannah, GA, Larry Napier of LaFollette; grandchildren, Brandon and Kelsie Bruck, Landon Addington; sisters, Patsy Perkey, Pamela Durham, Linda Edmonds and Millie (Spook) Catania; brothers, Tommy and Bobby Perkey; several nieces and nephews; a host of very special friends. Funeral services were held July 11 at the Stanfield Church of God with the Rev. Ron Bruce officiating. Interment was in the Melvin Cemetery. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press July 12, 2007 Ethel King, age 85, of Buffalo, TN, passed away June 30 at Beech Tree Manor, Jellico. She was born May 23, 1922 at Buffalo, TN, the daughter of the late Noah and Susan Pennington Osborne. She was preceded in death by her sisters, May Richardson and Stella Owens; brothers, Cecil, Hubert and Clella Osborne. She is survived by her husband, Charlie King of Buffalo; brother, Edgar Osborne and wife, Ruth, of MI; sisters-in-law, Ruth King of White Oak, Esther Osborne of Buffalo, TN, Gracie Hicks and Bessie Powers, of Jellico; brother-in-law, Arthur Ellis of Pennington, PA; many close friends she considered to be her "special family" at Beech Tree Manor. Funeral services were held July 3 at the Cox and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Horace Partin and Rev. Willie Partin officiating. Interment was in the New Buffalo Cemetery. Cox and Son Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press July 12, 2007 Mary Ludie Lawson, age 96, of LaFollette, passed away July 9 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab Center. She was a member of Demory Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James (Bud) Lawson; parents John E. and Hannah Suttles Wilson. She is survived by her daughters, Thelma Mehaffey, Mary Ann Bailey, both of Morristown, Wilma Watson of AZ; sons, Don Lawson,of LaFollette, Ben Lawson of Knoxville, Eugene Lawson of Caryville, John T. Lawson of LaFollette and Lowell Lawson of NC; 22 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 11 in the Cross Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Arnold and Brother Jerry Dagley officiating. Interment will be in the Grantsboro Cemetery at 11 a.m. on July 12. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press July 12, 2007 Alma Arletta Lyke, age 93 of Sharpsville, IN passed away July 4. She was born Dec. 5, 1913 in Speedwell to George M. and Mary (Smith) Leach. She married Dorcie E. Lyke on Sept. 23, 1933. He preceded her in death on September 20, 1988. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Ernie Lyke; daughter, Irene Hughes; three brothers and six sisters. She is survived by her sons, Edward Lyke and wife, Barbara of Windfall, IN, John Lyke and wife, Alona of Sydney, OH; daughters, Stella Lyke of Sharpsville, IN, Jessie Miller-Freeman of Riceville, Arletta Ledford and husband, Ray of Marion, NC, Beatrice Freeman and husband,Ray of Kokomo, Lue Davis and husband, Donald of Jacksboro;, 18 grandchildren , 19 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 14 at the Bethel Tabernacle Church of God in Kokomo, IN with Pastor Dave Cornelius officiating. Interment was in the Nevada Cemetery. Ellers Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press July 12, 2007 Zola Mae Mowery, age 83 of Caryville began her heavenly life on July 4. She was born Feb. 2 to Henry Clay and Betty Jean Simmons. She was of the Holiness faith. She was the loving wife of Harvey Sherman William Mowery. She was preceded in death by her husband; children, Patsy Ann Wilson and Sherman William Mowery; grandchildren, Delilia Spring Wilson and Jerry Travis Mowery; great grandchild, Tailey Faith Thackerson; daughter in law, Sue Mowery; parents; step mother, Stella Harness Simmons; brothers, Ernest Pendergrass, Eugene and Clint Simmons; sister, Walda Simmons; half-sister, Joyce Simmons. She leaves behind 114 direct descendants including her children, Ann Louis McDaniel and husband Norman of Cookeville; David and Janice Mowery of Caryville, Claude and Georgia Mowery of ALA, Nellie Vandergriff of Clinton, Janie Phillips of Clinton, Jimmy and Norma Mowery of Lake City, Johnny and Flora Mowery of Knoxville, Jerry and Donna Mowery of Lake City, William and Shirley Mowery of LaFollette, Danny Mowery of Briceville, Alma Mowery of Clinton, Brenda Mowery and Barry Braden of Clinton, Dolly and Mike Kratocvil of Lake City, Mary and Jimmy Braden of Knoxville and Margaret Spears of Clinton; 43 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren who loved her very much. Funeral services were held July 6 in the Holley Gamble Funeral Home with the Rev. Lynn Mowery officiating. Interment was in the Circle Cemetery in Briceville. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press July 12, 2007 Hazel A. Rhoden, age 85 passed away June 27 at the Walnut Creek Nursing Center. She retired from General Motors, Inland Division in 1981. She was originally from LaFollette, was one of 11 children born to William and Kizzy Nelson. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Reba Morton and Nellie Miller; brothers, Ira and Charles Nelson. She is survived by her sons and daughter in laws, Phillip and Beth Jones of Troy, OH, Gary and Brenda Meadows of Alexandria, VA, David and Lisa Rhoden of Dayton, OH; daughter, Mabel Phillips of Mount Pleasant, SC, daughter and son in law, Vicki and Dan Downing of Kettering, OH; sisters, Willie Davenport, Faye Gray, Dean Brison and Betty Haley; brother, Floyd Nelson; nephew, Jimmy Nelson. She was a beloved "Granny" to 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A memorial service was held July 15 at Christ United Methodist Church in Kettering, OH. Memorial donations can be made in her name to Christ United Methodist Church Poverty Ministry Fund. Rogers Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press July 12, 2007 Randy Lee Rogers, age 45 of Nashville, formerly of LaFollette passed away July 6. He was preceded in death by his parents, Odeva Cecil and Imogene Hubbard Rogers. He is survived by his son, Trenton Rogers of Fl; brothers, Cecil and Stanley Rogers of LaFollette; sisters, Wanda Blankenship and Kathy Hembree, both of LaFollette, Debbie Poch of Joliet, Ill. Graveside services were held July 11 in the Bakers Forge Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Russell officiating. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press July 12, 2007 Rosetta Troutman, age 70, of LaFollette, passed away July 3 at Jellico Community Hospital. She was of Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Powell Junior Troutman. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Marie and Bennie Gray of LaFollette; granddaughter, Stacy Gray; great grandson, Walker Haze A. Taylor; special grandchildren, Patrick Jones and Nicole Lee, both of Williamsburg, KY; sister in law, Linda Walker and husband, Clarence of Harrogate; very special friend, Clarence England; friend, Michael Taylor; a host of friends. Funeral services were held July 5 in the Cross Chapel with Brother Will MacKay officiating. Interment was in the Williams Cemetery. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press July 12, 2007 =========================================== 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 peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

>From the Oak Ridger 13 Jul 2007 Mary Stuart Beil, age 61, of 105 Newkirk Lane, Oak Ridge, Benjamin Reeves "Buck" Perry, age 67, of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and formerly of Knoxville, Dorothy Estes Ritchie, 83, of Oak Ridge, Gary Steward, 57, a resident of Kingsport, formerly of Oliver Springs, Many are already aware of the tragic death of Mary Stuart Beil, age 61, of 105 Newkirk Lane, Oak Ridge, on the morning of July 4, 2007, as the result of an automobile collision at the intersection of Illinois Avenue and Oak Ridge Turnpike. She was transported by Lifestar air ambulance and died later that day. Mary recently moved from Oregon to East Tennessee to be near her parents who live in a retirement community in North Carolina. She joined the staff of the general accounting team of Marriott Hotels in December of last year. After serving for many years in executive accountant positions in New Mexico, California and Oregon, she returned to her native east Tennessee. Having been born in Johnson City, she had a connection with, and a passion for this region. She held undergraduate and graduate degrees from Vanderbilt University in Nashville and was a Certified Management Accountant and a member of the Institute of Management Accountants She is survived by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Beil of North Carolina; and by aunts, Flora Jean Waite of Florida, and Betty Clements of Pennsylvania; and an uncle, James Beil and wife, Joan of New Jersey. Local survivors include her uncle, the Rev. Alexander M. Stuart and his wife, Marylee, of Clinton; cousin, David A. Stuart, his wife Sarah, and their children Adriana and Rebecca Stuart of Oak Ridge, and by cousin Stephen Stuart of Clinton. A memorial service will be held at Tryon Estates in North Carolina on Tuesday, July 17, 2007, with the Rev. Ralph Kuether officiating. Her family, friends, and all who knew her will miss her gentle, quiet but effective presence. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 78851, Phoenix, AZ 85062-8851. Weatherford Mortuary in Oak Ridge is in charge of arrangements. The parents ask any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Please call Rev. Stuart at (865) 457-3947. Condolences and/or information may also be sent to the on-line guest book at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. Benjamin Reeves "Buck" Perry, age 67, of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and formerly of Knoxville, died peacefully July 11, 2007, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Buck was the former owner of Perry's Bug Shop in Oak Ridge. Buck was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Helen Perry. He is survived by his loving daugters and sons-in-law, Renee and Shawn Hinson of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Michelle Dunn-Bird and Mark Bird of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; grandchildren, Nicolette and husband, Travis Christensen, Angelica Costanzo, Zackery Dunn and Richard Bird; great-grandsons, Adrian and Dylan Christensen; sisters and brothers-in-law, Martha and Bob Tidwell and Darlene and Dale Memmott; and brother, Butch Perry. Funeral service will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with the Rev. Stanley Green officiating. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd. Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852, or to the American Heart Association, 4708 Papermill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. Dorothy Estes Ritchie, 83, of Oak Ridge, died Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at her home. Born Feb. 11, 1924, in Georgetown, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Alice Hamilton Estes and Harvey Moore Estes. Mrs. Ritchie attended business school and the University of Kentucky, and was employed at the Kentucky Utilities Company for several years. A longtime resident of Oak Ridge, she married Rufus H. Ritchie on Dec. 2, 1944, in Cambridge, Mass. Mrs. Ritchie traveled to many places in the course of her husband's work. She was an accomplished hostess while residing in the U.S. and abroad for the many scientists who visited the family. She lived with her family for extended periods in Denmark, in Cambridge, England, in Lexington, Ky., in Las Vegas, Nev., and for numerous shorter times in the Basque Country in North Central Spain. After returning from a stay in India, where she learned doll-making from the American Women's Club of Bombay, she organized a similar informal group who made dolls for the Oak Ridge Holiday Bureau for more than 20 years. She won many blue ribbons in flower arranging competitions, was a member of the Arissa Garden Club, studied art for years at the Oak Ridge Community Art Center, enjoyed painting, playing piano and organ, and was active in the First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge. Bridge was a favorite of hers and she was instrumental in establishing a bridge club from membership in the Church. She enjoyed doing volunteer work in the Pink Placebo at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge and at the Recording for the Blind for many years. Mrs. Ritchie has two children, Susan Ritchie Snowden of Phoenix, Ariz., and David Alan Ritchie of Peachtree City, Ga.; a son-in-law, Ralph Snowden and a daughter-in-law, Gina P. Ritchie; seven grandchildren, June Ritchie of Denver, Colo., Dan Witkowski of Telluride, Colo., Sonya Austin-Kim of Dallas, Texas, and Sean Austin of Austin, Texas, Alex Ritchie, Krista Ritchie, and Becca Ritchie of Peachtree City, Ga.; and five great-grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Emma E. Crawford, lives in Indianapolis, Ind.; a brother, Elza F. Estes and Obie Estes died earlier. She was a member of Grace Covenant Church for several years prior to her death. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Grace Covenant Church, P.O 4575, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, or to the Dorothy and Rufus Ritchie Scholarship Fund for undergraduate study at the University of Tennessee Department of Physics, 1408 Circle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-1200. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 15, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary with the Rev. Larry K. Dipboye, Grace Covenant Church, and Pastor Michael Crawford, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Mulberry, Ind., officiating. Music will be provided by Charlotte Bowers, organist. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday from noon until 2 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. Gary Steward, 57, a resident of Kingsport, formerly of Oliver Springs, died Thursday, July 11, 2007. Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete at press time. =========================================== 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 peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

I am looking for information on the family of Simeon WHITE. They were in Morgan County Tennessee for the 1860 and 1870 census'. Before that they were in Blount County for the 1830, 1840, and 1850 census. I have Simeon WHITE being born abt 1801 in NC, his wife Elizabeth (?) born abt 1809 in TN and the following for their children: (all born in TN) Sarah White b. abt 1825 m. Feb. 2, 1843 to Andrew Jackson COTTRELL James White b. abt 1833 Thomas White b. abt 1835 Elizabeth or Eliza b. abt 1837 Nancy b. abt 1839 Hannah b. abt 1842 Rachel b. abt 1844 Mary or Margaret b. abt 1847 I am not able to find any of these people in the 1880 census. I would like to find death dates for all of these people, expecially Simeon and his wife Elizabeth and anything else about this family. Any help will be greatly appreciated. THANK YOU. Sylvia ************************************** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Does anyone tell me who the parents of this Luther Seiber are. I have a luther Seiber but he just don't match. Neal Lorene W. Seiber, age 86, a resident of Oliver Springs, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Summitt View Health Care Center in Lake City. Mrs. Seiber was born April 30, 1921, in Devonia. She and her family moved to Oliver Springs in 1946. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. Mrs. Seiber was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Seiber; by a daughter, Peggy Seiber; by her parents, Ethel White and Ellie Armes White; by two brothers, Howard and Junior White; and by a sister, Louada Stonecipher. Mrs. Seiber had no surviving relatives, however she was loved and cared for by those who were considered as family including all of her Kellytown community neighbors in Oliver Springs. The graveside service and burial will be held Thursday, July 12, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Anderson Memorial Gardens. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online register book available at www.sharpfh.com. ============================================ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "I may disagree with what you have to say, but I shall defend to the death, your right to say it" Voltaire ************************************** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

>From The Oak Ridger 12 Jul 2007 Edward Louis Clark, 83, of Asheville, N.C. Carl Lloyd Gibson, age 58, of Clinton, Tenn., Benjamin Reeves "Buck" Perry, age 67, of Oak Ridge, Tenn., Lorene W. Seiber, age 86, a resident of Oliver Springs, Edward Louis Clark, 83, of Asheville, N.C., father of Oak Ridge business woman Bonnie Clark and founder of Clark's Copy Service, Inc., entered into rest on July 11, 2007. A multi-generation native of Western North Carolina, Edward Louis "Ed" Clark was an active businessman and sportsman throughout his life. He attended Mars Hill College and received his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy, Ed Clark attended Harvard University for a master's degree in business administration. For over 25 years, Ed Clark served as both the sales and general manager of the Clark-Fowler Cigar Company, a large wholesale and vending operations company serving all of Western North Carolina. Clark was also the treasurer and director of the Rollin' Pin Bakery, a successful Asheville retail baking and catering company. For many years, Clark served as the president and chairman of the board of Clark's Printing and Communication Service located in Westside Business Park. Clark was also the founder of Clark's Copy Service, Inc. in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Among his many civic activities, Ed Clark served as a director and chairman of the Legislative Committee for the North Carolina Wholesale Association. He served for several years as a member of the Mars Hill College Board of Advisors and as a director of the Asheville Y.M.C.A. An active Rotarian for many years, Mr. Clark was the president-elect and a director of the West Asheville Rotary Club as well as a Paul Harris Fellow. He also served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at the First Baptist Church in Asheville. Ed Clark was a member of Hominy Baptist Church, the church his parents helped to found. As a sportsman and horse breeder, Ed Clark served as a director of the North Carolina Horse Council. He was president of the North Carolina Thoroughbred Breeders Association and was twice awarded the coveted honor of being named Breeder of the Outstanding Thoroughbred Race Horse of the Year in North Carolina by this organization. Ed Clark is survived by his wife, Mary K. Clark; four children, Carol C. Hensley of Asheville, Bonnie E. Clark of Oak Ridge, Tenn., Mary Jane Altizer of Johnson City, Tenn., and Thomas Andrew Clark of Asheville; and three grandchildren, A. Hunter Clark and Kramer T. Clark, both of Asheville, and Carly E. Altizer of Johnson City, Tenn. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Anders-Rice Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2007, at Anders-Rice, 1428 Patton Avenue in Asheville. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2007, at Hominy Baptist Church on Candler School Road. Internment will follow at Lewis Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hominy Baptist Adult Day Care or Care Partners Hospice Foundation. Carl Lloyd Gibson, age 58, of Clinton, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at St. Mary's Hospice in Knoxville. He was of the Baptist faith. He was U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Earl Hensley. Survivors include his mother, Jettie Hensley of Clinton; brother, Mickey Gibson and wife, Rose, of Delaware; nephews, Michael Gibson of Delaware, and Brian Gibson and wife, Bonnie, of New Jersey; great-nephew, Evan Gibson; great-niece, Lily Gibson; special friends, Linda Gray and her five grandchildren, and Patsy Allen; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 13, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 8 p.m. in the chapel with the Rev. Darryl Glenn officiating. Family and friends will meet Saturday, July 14, 2007, at 10 a.m. at Sunset Cemetery in Clinton for the graveside service. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all the arrangements. Benjamin Reeves "Buck" Perry, age 67, of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and formerly of Knoxville, died peacefully July 11, 2007, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Buck was the former owner of Perry's Bug Shop in Oak Ridge. Buck was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Helen Perry. He is survived by his loving daugters and sons-in-law, Renee and Shawn Hinson of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Michelle Dunn-Bird and Mark Bird of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; grandchildren, Nicolette and husband, Travis Christensen, Angelica Costanzo, Zackery Dunn and Richard Bird; great-grandsons, Adrian and Dylan Christensen; sisters and brothers-in-law, Martha and Bob Tidwell and Darlene and Dale Memmott; and brother, Butch Perry. Funeral service will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with the Rev. Stanley Green officiating. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd. Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852, or to the American Heart Association, 4708 Papermill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. Lorene W. Seiber, age 86, a resident of Oliver Springs, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Summitt View Health Care Center in Lake City. Mrs. Seiber was born April 30, 1921, in Devonia. She and her family moved to Oliver Springs in 1946. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. Mrs. Seiber was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Seiber; by a daughter, Peggy Seiber; by her parents, Ethel White and Ellie Armes White; by two brothers, Howard and Junior White; and by a sister, Louada Stonecipher. Mrs. Seiber had no surviving relatives, however she was loved and cared for by those who were considered as family including all of her Kellytown community neighbors in Oliver Springs. The graveside service and burial will be held Thursday, July 12, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Anderson Memorial Gardens. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 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ASHER, DIANA LYN TODD, 62, of Deer Lodge, passed away July 5, 2007 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born March 15, 1945 in Fort Collins, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Ackelson Todd; father, Joseph Todd of Colorado; brother, Patrick Todd; husband, William ‘Coy' Asher; son, John Joseph Asher. Mrs. Asher is survived by her children, William Coy Asher, II of London, Ky., Kelly Hall of Deer Lodge, Dawn Overbey of Annville, Ky., Becky Morris and Rena Vaughn of London, Ky; brother, Michael Todd of Az.; sisters, Dixie Maestas of Co., Vickie Burke of Mont.; half-brother, Joseph Todd, II of Ca.; 13 grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. The family received friends on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 6 p.m. at House-Rawlings Funeral Home in London, Ky. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 1 p.m. in Asher Cemetery in East Bernstadt, Ky. with Bishop Barton officiating. [Roane County News] ------------

>From the Oak Ridger 11 Jul 2007 Eleanor Dewey, age 78, of Oak Ridge, Martha Verna "Ma" Earley, of Oak Ridge, Mary Eleanor McCluer LaVerne, of Oak Ridge, Dylan David Wood, 18, Lorene Seiber, age 86, a resident of Oliver Springs, Eleanor Dewey, age 78, of Oak Ridge, passed away Monday, July 9, 2007, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born Jan. 17, 1929, in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late Jack D. and Nelle Ruth Hix Childress. Eleanor and her husband, Fred J. Dewey Sr., moved to Oak Ridge in 1951. She was a machine operator with Pic-Aire Corporation and retired with them after 18 years of service. She was a member of the Glenwood Baptist Church, where she was very active in church activities. She also enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred J. Dewey Sr.; and brothers, Hugh D. Childress and Jack D. Childress. Mrs. Dewey is survived by her son, Fred J. Dewey Jr., of Oak Ridge; and daughter, Deborah Crumley and husband, James H. Crumley, of Morristown, Tenn. She was also survived by two brothers, Charles T. Childress and wife, Athleen, of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Billy D. Childress and wife, Joyce, of South Lake Tahoe, Calif.; her grandchildren, William Crumley and wife, Megan, Jacqueline Crumley, and Alexander Crumley; and one great-grandchild, Leyton Crumley. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2007, at Glenwood Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Walton officiating. The graveside service will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Glenwood Baptist Church, Helping Ministries, 200 S. Alabama Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. An online message may be sent to www.martinoakridgefuneralhome.com. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Martha Verna "Ma" Earley, of Oak Ridge, passed away Friday, July 6, 2007, at Baptist Health Care Center. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Robin and David Pitts of Knoxville; grandchildren, Micah and Raquel Bridges of Alexandria, Va., Sean and Jodi Pitts of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Carrieanne and Christian Behan of Gunnison, Colo.; a brother, Wayne Chastain, of Blue Ridge, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. A private interment service will be held at Martins Creek Family Cemetery in North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 10088, Knoxville, TN 37939, or the Susan G. Komen Foundation, P. O. Box 11772, Knoxville, TN 37939. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City, is in charge of arrangements. Mary Eleanor McCluer LaVerne, of Oak Ridge, beloved wife of Melvin LaVerne, died on Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at approximately 11:15 a.m., at the Briarcliff Health Care Center, Oak Ridge. She had recently celebrated her 91st birthday at home. Eleanor, as she preferred to be called, was the daughter of Henry Randolph McCluer and Mary McCluer, both now deceased, of 1819 Park Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. She is survived by her husband, Melvin; four sons, twins Andrew and Alan, David, and Douglas; four grandchildren, Andrea, Erica, Jesse, and Alyse; and three great-grandchildren, Stella, Emma, and Jade. Eleanor was an alumnus of Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio. She was a member of Chi Omega. During World War II, Eleanor spent a stint as Western Coordinator for the Services of Supply, a job calling for ingenuity and persistence. She later worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, editing technical reports. In the area, Eleanor was active in Oak Ridge incorporation in the 1950s and other political involvements. She was active in Smoky Mountain Sports Car Club autocrosses and rallies, in Oak Ridge Playhouse and Savoyards, on-stage and off, in Oak Ridge Chorus, and in Concord Yacht Club racing, cruising, and social activities. She was a member of Civil Air Patrol, civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force engaged in search and rescue and aerospace education. Her training included National Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama. She rose to the rank of captain. She greatly enjoyed travel, having extensively visited the continental U.S., Europe, Canada, and Mexico. She also accompanied Mel to air shows and hang gliding training. She was a member of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, and had taught Sunday School even before Unitarianism and Universalism merged in 1961. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2007, at Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, 1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike, at stoplight No. 11. It will be conducted by ORUUC's minister, the Rev. Jake Morrill. Friends will be received between 3:15 and 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church are encouraged. Interment of Eleanor's ashes in the Church Memorial Garden will follow the memorial service. Family will provide brief music on the Caribbean steel drums. Dylan David Wood, 18, went to be with Jesus Sunday, July 8, 2007. Born in Providence, R.I., he was a son of Clark V. Wood, with whom he resided and Jane B. Pendergast Cassese of West Greenwich, and stepson of Henry A. Cassese and Elizabeth Blackmar. He resided in Glocester for most of his life and lived in Tennessee from 2002 to 2006. Dylan graduated from Clinton High School, Tenn., class of 2006, and was currently enrolled at CCRI in Warwick for computer science. He was employed at Weidele's Pizza in Sterling, Conn., for the past eight months. He enjoyed bike riding, paintball, basketball and sports in general. Dylan had a great sense of humor and loved hanging out and having fun with friends and family. He was the brother of Kyle N. Wood of Glocester and grandson of David and Diane Wood of Foster, Sylvia Pendergast of Connecticut, and the late George Pendergast. He leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins who will miss him dearly. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2007, at the Tucker-Quinn Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave. (Rt. 44), Greenville, R.I. Burial will be at Hopkins Mills Cemetery, Foster. Visiting hours are from 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Dylan David Wood Memorial Fund, c/o 12 Narragansett Ave., Chepachet, RI 02814, would be appreciated. Information and guestbook, visit ww.TheTuckerQuinnFuneralHome.com. Lorene Seiber, age 86, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Sunny View Health Care Center in Lake City. 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