From The Oak Ridger 5 May 2004 Wanda Love Christian, 73, of Church Hill, Meghan Deneace Dunn, Ken Jarmolow, Clarence J. Hochanadel, 87, of Oak Ridge, \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Wanda Love Christian, 73, of Church Hill, died Monday, May 3, 2004, at the home of her son, following a lengthy illness. Born in Oliver Springs, she had been a resident of Hawkins County for the past 40 years. She was a Baptist. Mrs. Christian had worked several years at Harriman Hosiery Mills as a looper. She had also worked as a realtor with Blue Ridge Properties in Kingsport. Her family said she was a faithful volunteer with Second Harvest Food Bank and the Community Clothes Closet in Church Hill. According to her family, Mrs. Christian loved to make gifts of quilts and crafts and she loved to dance and listen to music, especially Elvis Presley. Her family said she was proudest to be a wife, mother and grandmother, who will be missed by all and loved by family and friend's never to be forgotten. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Junior "Poppie" Christian, in 1996; her parents, Bob and Betty Parton Love; a brother, Hubert Love; her stepmother-in-law, Vergie Christian; two brothers-in-law, J.W. Christian and Ace "Pete" Christian; and by several members of her husband's family. Mrs. Christian is survived by her son, Jayson Christian and wife, Debbie Burton Christian, of Surgoinsville; two daughters, Alice Marshall and husband, Ronnie, of Kingsport and Bettie Copenhaver and husband, Ben, of Bristol, Va.; two granddaughters, Samantha Baird and Kimberly Marshall; two grandsons, Phillip Baird and Ronnie Marshall II; two grandsons by marriage, Kevin Copenhaver and Wesley Copenhaver; a granddaughter by marriage, Misty Marshall and her son, Zachary; her sister-in-law, Verdie Love, Oliver Springs; a special sister-in-law, Frankie Woods and husband, O.M., of Church Hill; two special cousins, Jackie Moore of Rockingham, N.C., and Dottie Gonzalez of Fort Meyers, Fla.; and by several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at noon Thursday, May 6, 2004, in the chapel of Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill with the Rev. Jerry Webb officiating. A graveside service will follow at Elm Springs United Methodist Church cemetery. Randy Hurd, Sam Bruner, Randall Collier, Randall Burton, David Baird and Tommy Jones will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, at the funeral home or friends may call anytime at the residence of her son, Jayson Christian at 3534 Highway 11W in Surgoinsville. Condolences may be sent to the Christian family at cartertrentfh@earthlink.net Meghan Deneace Dunn, infant daughter of Lisa Johnson and David "Sean" Dunn, died Monday, May 3, 2004, at St. Mary's Health Systems in Knoxville. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Lauren Elizabeth Dunn, of Clinton; her grandparents, the Rev. Kenneth Johnson and wife, Joy, and David Dunn and wife, Kay, all of Clinton, and Elizabeth Owsley of Lake City; her great-grandparents, Willis "Bill" Jackson of Oliver Springs, Arthorine Wilson of Lake City and Reva Dean Johnson of Harriman; and by her aunt, Mary E. "Mimi" Elliott, of Lake City. The graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 2004, at Leach Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Ken Jarmolow, former president of Martin Marietta Energy Systems, died Wednesday, April 28, 2004. Mr. Jarmolow, who survived a marriage of 56 years, only to be felled on the tennis court by a massive heart attack, is survived by his wife, Shirley, his daughters, Beth and Janet, his son-in-law, Patrick, and his grandchildren, Erica, Connor and Hanna. Mr. Jarmolow was born on a farm in Lebanon, Conn., in 1924. In 1937, at the age of 17, he volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Corps and trained as a test and fighter pilot. In 1948, using his GI Bill benefits, Mr. Jarmolow graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a degree in aeronautical engineering. Immediately following graduation, he joined the Martin Marietta Corp. Mr. Jarmolow's first position with Martin Marietta was as an aeronautical engineer. In 1958, he was named chief of the research staff for the aerospace company's Baltimore Division and two years later became manager of the division's R&D activities. Following this he was appointed director of the Research Institute for Advanced Studies. He became president of Martin Marietta Energy Systems in December 1983. At this point the Jarmolows moved to Oak Ridge. The Jarmolows, who said they loved the Oak Ridge community, decided to stay there following retirement. He served on the board of the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, Methodist Medical Center Foundation and Planned Parenthood of Tennessee. His family said he brought technical and analytic skills to any challenge he faced. Mr. Jarmolow had an avid and enduring interest in science, politics, medicine and music. His family said his love of music was lifelong. According to his family, as a young father, he discovered his two daughters were learning to play the piano more quickly than he; nonetheless, he persevered. Along with his own professional success he would have loved to have had an MD after his name, his family said. According to his family, they mourn the loss of the opportunity to fulfill his dream vacation, a challenging tennis match at a picturesque resort along the rocky coast of Maine ending with a twilight lobster dinner surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren. A memorial service will be Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church located at 1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Guests will be welcomed in the Hearth Room from 2:30 to 4 p.m. followed by the service at 4 p.m. The family requests any memorials be in the form of contributions to Second Harvest Food Bank, 922 Delaware Ave., Knoxville, TN 37921, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Cremation Options Inc. in Knoxville is in charge of arrangements. Clarence J. Hochanadel, 87, of Oak Ridge, died Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at NHC HealthCare of Oak Ridge. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete at presstime. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From The Knoxville News Sentinel 5 May 2004 CLAIBORNE, GEORGE L. - of Knoxville, formerly of Lafollette, TN, DUNN, MEGHAN DENEACE - WARD, LOLA MAE - age 59, of Briceville, TN \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ CLAIBORNE, GEORGE L. - of Knoxville, formerly of Lafollette, TN, prepared for his upward flight on Saturday, May 1, 2004 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. He was a member of Bush Grove Baptist Church until his health prevented him from attending. At the age of 22 he joined the Army. After being discharged he was employed with Tennessee Armature until he retired. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Astelle Claiborne; his loving wife, Myrtle Claiborne; son, Steven Costner. He leaves to celebrate his homegoing: son, Timothy (Susan) Claiborne of Yonkers( NY), Michael (Anita) Claiborne, John Claiborne of Knoxville; daughters, Georgetta (Eddie) Anderson of Munford (AL), Wilma Claiborne and Kimberly (Anthony) Maples of Knoxville; sister, Emma Miller; brother, Henry (Mary Katherine) Claiborne; 14 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. The family will be receiving friends Friday, May 7, 2004 at Highland South Memorial Park from 2:00 until 3:00 PM with the funeral to follow. Reverend Walter C. Shumpert officiating. Interment at Highland South Memorial Park. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary. DUNN, MEGHAN DENEACE - infant daughter of Lisa Johnson & David "Sean" Dunn passed away Monday, May 3, 2004 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Survivors: sister, Lauren Elizabeth Dunn of Clinton; grandparents, Rev. Kenneth & wife Joy Johnson of Clinton, Elizabeth Owsley of Lake City, David & wife Kay Dunn of Clinton; great grandparents, Willis "Bill" Jackson of Oliver Springs, Arthorine Wilson of Lake City, Reva Dean Johnson of Harriman; aunt, Mary E. "Mimi" Elliott of Lake City. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. The graveside service will be 11:00 AM, Thursday at Leach Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Johnson officiating. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton in charge of all arrangements. WARD, LOLA MAE - age 59, of Briceville, TN passed away Monday, May 3, 2004 at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. She attended Laurel Branch Baptist Church. The family will receive friends for her on Thursday, May 6th from 6 to 8 pm at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City. Funeral services will be Friday, May 7th at 2 pm at the Laurel Branch Baptist Church with Rev. James Adkins & Rev. Archie Seiber officiating. Interment will follow at Grave Hill Cemetery. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City in charge of arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From Thje Oak Ridger 4 May 2004 C. Barbara Bolton, of Oak Ridge, James Edward Hall, 82, of Oak Ridge, Henry Clay East, 80, of Lenoir City, formerly of Oak Ridge, George Everett Mynatt, 92, \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ C. Barbara Bolton, of Oak Ridge, died Friday, April 30, 2004, at her home, after an extended illness. She was born in Opelika, Ala. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church and retired from Martin Marietta Energy Systems after serving many years. Ms. Bolton re-established the Roberta Bohanon Temple No. 1381 of Oak Ridge, in which she served as Daughter Ruler for several years. According to her family, she had a passion and was a strong and devoted leader for the Temple. Her family said she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Ms. Bolton is survived by her mother, Lillian Spratling, of Oak Ridge; her devoted companion, William Allen, of Oak Ridge; her son, Anthony Spratling and very devoted daughter-in-law, Gloria, of Nashville; two sisters, Annie Frances Odom and Annie Bell Williams, both of Oak Ridge; her brother, Carlston Spratling of Detroit, Mich.; her cousin, Sarah Barnett, of Oak Ridge; two grandchildren, Tammy Dowdell of Oak Ridge and Dr. Anthony Spratling Jr. and wife, Kadijah, of Newark, N.J.; her stepgranddaughter, Yolanda Reed and husband, Michael, of Nashville; two great-grandchildren, Mykia Dowdell of Oak Ridge and Kahlil Spratling of Newark; two stepgreat-grandchildren, John and Victoria, both of Nashville; her goddaughter, Valerie Roberson, of Oak Ridge; her devoted friend, Brenda Jones and family; and by several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2004, at Mount Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. T.L. Mims officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. James Edward Hall, 82, of Oak Ridge, died Sunday, May 2, 2004, at St. Mary's Residential Hospice in Knoxville. Originally from Evansville, Ind., he was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army Air Force in the United States and Europe. He retired in 1987 as plant superintendent with Rust Engineering and was previously a construction superintendent with H.D. Ferguson. His family said he enjoyed sharing his retirement years with Daphne, his beloved wife of 57 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four children, Jim Hall Jr. and wife, Janis, of Cherry Hill, N.J., John Hall and wife, Kristy, of Knoxville, Virginia Wyatt and husband, Read, of Atlanta, Ga., and Joe Hall and wife, Tammy, of Pleasonton, Calif. His family said he also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, Aaron, Andrew, Allyson, Cayla and Pamela. He is also survived by two sisters, Jessie Humphrey and husband, Bob, of Evansville and Mary Beller and husband, Jim, of Owensboro, Ky.; his sister-in-law, Doreen Saltis, of Copley, Ohio; and by several nieces, nephews and cousins. His family said they would like to give a special thanks and fond farewell to Mr. Hall's buddies in the Willow Creek Golf Club "Retreads" who helped him enjoy his final years of golfing. The family requests any memorials be in the form of contributions to St. Mary's Residential Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938, or to the American Lung Association of Tennessee, 212 S. Peters Road, Knoxville, TN 37923. A graveside service for family and friends will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2004, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Weatherford Mortuary, www.weatherfordmortuary.com, is in charge of arrangements. Henry Clay East, 80, of Lenoir City, formerly of Oak Ridge, died Sunday, May 2, 2004, at Briarcliff Health Care Center in Oak Ridge. Born April 7, 1924, in Jellico, he was the son of Samuel Thomas and Evelyn Caroline Payne East. Mr. East was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during World War II. He was a member of Woodland Park Baptist Church, a member of the Masonic Lodge and a Shriner. His family said he enjoyed archery and flower gardening. He retired from Union Carbide in 1986, where he was a laboratory technician supervisor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Davidson. Mr. East is survived by his wife, Lovanna Jones East; his brother, Wayne East, of Sweetwater; a sister, Etta Faye Starnes, of St. Augustine, Fla.; two stepsons, Gabriel Castro of Lenoir City and Adam Castro of Toledo, Ohio; his stepdaughter, Suzette Kitts, of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews; and by a special grandniece, Kailey Danielle Adkins. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home with the Rev. Herbert Lee officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. George Everett Mynatt, 92, died Sunday, May 2, 2004. Born June 16, 1911, in Grainger County, he was the son of William H. and Susan Penelope Mynatt. Mr. Mynatt came to Knox County when he was 17 to secure a job in a restaurant. In 1940, he began working as a salesman for a flour milling firm, J. Allen Smith & Co. and in 1960, he formed his own business, Mynatt Brokerage Co. His food brokerage firm was a factor in the Knoxville food market area for a number of years. In recognition of his stature in the business field, he was elected by his peers to serve as president of the Knoxville Food Brokers Association. In 1972, Mr. Mynatt sold his company to retire. Mr. Mynatt served as a delegate to the Tennessee Constitutional Convention called in 1971 to address the state's tax structure and his family said he was proud of the resulting plan that lowered taxes on residences within the state. From 1974 to 1999, when he again retired at age 87, he worked full time as an officer of the court for Knox County Criminal Court. A former deacon at Broadway Baptist Church, Mr. Mynatt was a founding member, treasurer and deacon at Second Baptist Church, and a current member of Central Baptist Church in Fountain City. According to his family, Mr. Mynatt had a wide interest in many things. In addition to his lifelong participation in the Republican Party, he served for years as chairman of the 31st voting precinct. His family said he had long been a student of his family's genealogy and was a recognized authority in this area. He was a member of Sons of the Revolution and First Families of Tennessee organization. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Marie Vance Mynatt. Mr. Mynatt is survived by his three children, Allen Mynatt and wife, Joyce Ann, of Oak Ridge and Pat Baker and husband, Herman, and Nancy Noel and husband, David, all of Knoxville; nine grandchildren, Dr. John Baker and wife, Karen, Jim Baker and wife, Janet, Suzy Meredith and husband, Mark, William A. Mynatt Jr., Patti Mynatt, Dr. Bob Mynatt and wife, Margaret, Lea Spencer and husband, David, Patrick Noel and Christopher Noel; and by 11 great-grandchildren, Haley Baker, Hannah Baker, Hillary Baker, Evan Baker, Olivia Baker, Harrison Baker, Sophia Baker, Amy Meredith, Wendy Meredith, John Mynatt and Ben Mynatt. The family expresses a special thanks to friends and caregivers at Elmcroft Assisted Living and NHC HealthCare of Farragut, as well as to Dr. Randolph Lowery and his staff. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel in Knoxville with the Rev. Dr. David Crocker, the Rev. Max Reddick and Judge Richard Ford officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6, at Lynnhurst Cemetery in Knoxville, where family and friends will meet at the West Adair Drive entrance. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From The Knoxville News Sentinel 4 May 2004 HALL, JAMES EDWARD - age 82, of Oak Ridge, HALL, JAMES EDWARD - age 82, of Oak Ridge, died Sunday, May 2, 2004 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice in Knoxville. Originally from Evansville, IN, he was a Veteran of WWII serving in the US Army Air Force in the U.S. and Europe. He retired in 1987 as Plant Superintendent with Rust Engineering and was previously a Construction Superintendent with H. D. Ferguson. He enjoyed sharing his retirement years with Daphne, his beloved wife of 57 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: his four children, Jim Hall Jr. and wife Janis of Cherry Hill, NJ; John Hall and wife Kristy of Knoxville; Virginia Wyatt and husband Read of Atlanta, GA; and Joe Hall and wife Tammy of Pleasonton, CA. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, Aaron, Andrew, Allyson, Cayla and Pamela. He is also survived by: sisters, Jessie Humphrey and husband Bob of Evansville, IN; Mary Beller and husband Jim of Owensboro, KY, and his sister-in-law, Doreen Saltis of Copley, OH, plus many nieces, nephews and cousins. A special thanks and fond farewell to Jim's buddies in the Willow Creek Golf Club "Retreads" who helped him enjoy his final years of golfing. The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to St. Mary's Residential Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938, or the American Lung Association of TN, 212 S. Peters Rd., Knoxville, TN 37923. A graveside service for family and friends will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2004 at 1:00pm at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

Sorry you have been in hospital. Hope you are better. My O'Dells came from Virginia. Didn't research the ones from Tenn. Here is a person researching the O'Dell conjpn@bellsouth.net. There is a newsletter on the O'Dells I sent all of mind to Cheryl Nance. She can give you the address to order them or maybe find something about Isaac for you. Annie ----- Original Message ----- From: Beverly Aytes-Bowhall <ay8tes2@highland.net> To: <TNMORGAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 6:43 PM Subject: [TNMORGAN] Odell Family > Annie, > > Sorry I am so slow, just got out of hospital. There are Odell's living > in Morgan co today, but did they come from Cocke Co, TN before moving on > to here? I am talking about the descendants of Isaac Odell. > > Bev > > > > > > > > > > > ==== TNMORGAN Mailing List ==== > SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! GOD BLESS AMERICA > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

From The Oak Ridger 3 May 2004 Dr. Stanley Irving Auerbach, 82, of Nashville, Billy Thomas Bain Sr., 52, of Kingston, Ken Jarmolow, Edna Cooper Long, 90, of Clinton, Imogene Long, 85, of Clinton, Amy LeAnn Matthews, 31, of Oliver Springs, Hubert "Squeaky" Shearin, of Oak Ridge, Judy Williams, 64, of Oliver Springs, Charlye Barbara Bolton, 66, of Oak Ridge, Henry East, 80, formerly of Oak Ridge, James Hall, 82, of Oak Ridge, \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Dr. Stanley Irving Auerbach, 82, of Nashville, died Saturday, May 1, 2004 in Nashville at Alive Hospice following an extended illness. He was a scientist, research administrator, educator and professional leader. Dr. Auerbach was widely recognized for his scientific creativity in pioneering the use of radioisotope tracers and ionizing radiation to quantify the functional processes of ecological systems. He was a principal force in the development of ecology as a quantitative and applied science. Dr. Auerbach established the internationally renowned ecology program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and helped found the graduate program in ecology at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Auerbach was born May 21, 1921, in Chicago, Ill. As a boy, he worked in his family's movie theater. His family lived in Chicago until his parents' deaths in the 1950s. In 1942, Auerbach enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve in World War II as a second lieutenant until 1944. In 1946, he earned a bachelor's degree in zoology and in 1947 a master's degree in zoology from the University of Illinois. In 1949, he received his doctorate in zoology from Northwestern University. Dr. Auerbach married Dawn P. Davey on June 12, 1954, in Chicago. In late 1954, Dr. Auerbach was recommended and hired to be ORNL's first full-time ecologist. At ORNL, Dr. Auerbach served as chief of the Radiation Ecology Section in the Health Physics Division where he established the laboratory's ecological program and then directed the present Environmental Sciences Division from its inception in 1972 until he retired in 1986. Dr. Auerbach has conducted research in ecosystem analysis and radioactive waste cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. He has served as an educator in biology and ecology at Northwestern University, Roosevelt University, the University of Tennessee and the University of Georgia. Dr. Auerbach has been a member of the Commission of Natural Resources, the Board on Energy Studies and served on or chaired various other committees of the National Academy of Sciences. He served as chairman of the NAS/NRC Environmental Studies Board from 1983 to 1985. Dr. Auerbach was a member of the executive committee of the Science Advisory Board of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He received the Distinguished Associate Award of the U.S. Department of Energy in 1986. He was a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and was a president of the Ecological Society of America and the recipient of its Distinguished Service Citation. He served on the NSF LTER proposal review panel and the NSF blue ribbon multidisciplinary selection panel for Science and Technology Centers and was the ecology editor for the journals, Environmental and Experimental Botany and Environment International. Dr. Auerbach began his career at ORNL as a scientist in the Health Physics Division from 1954 until 1959. He was promoted to chief, Radiation Ecology Section, Health Physics Division in 1959 until 1970 at ORNL. Dr. Auerbach was appointed adjunct professor, graduate program in ecology at UT in 1965 and served until 1986. In 1970 to 1972, he became the director of the newly created Ecological Sciences Division at ORNL. From 1972 to 1986, he served as director of the Environmental Sciences Division at ORNL. In 1986, he retired from ORNL as founding director of the Environmental Sciences Division. Dr. Auerbach was the recipient of many professional awards and recognition, including: president, International Union of Radioecology (1985-1988); Commander's Award for Public Service, U.S. Army (1990); distinguished associate, U.S. Dept. of Energy (1986); Distinguished Service Award, Ecological Society of America (1985); President's Special Committee on Health and Environmental Effects (1977-1978); president of the Ecological Society of America (1971-1972); visiting research professor of ecology, University Georgia, Athens, Ga., (1964-1986); fellow of the American Association of Science (1960-2004); and director, Forest Biome, International Biology Program, National Science Foundation (1968-1976). Throughout his career he served on a number of distinguished scientific panels, including: the Technology and Environment Program, National Academy of Engineering (1990-1992); several boards of the National Academy of Sciences, including, chairman, Committee on Energy and Environment (1974-1977), and chairman, Environmental Studies Board (1983-1985). Dr. Auerbach served on the executive committee, Science Advisory Board, U.S, Environmental Protection Agency (1986-1992); Advisory Committee, Science and Technology Directorate, National Science Foundation (1988-1992); Advisory Council for Water Resources, UT (1980-1992); Congressional Research Service, Energy Policy Workshop (1978); Advisory Committee, Resources for the Future (1978-1992); advisor for the U.S. Corps. of Engineers, Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Project (1982-1990); President's Committee on Ecological Research in the Federal Government (1974-1975); Board of Advisors of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (1971); and the Ohio River Valley Sanitation Commission's Special Committee (1971-1981), among many others. Dr. Auerbach authored over 100 technical reports, scientific articles and book chapters. According to his family, his proudest accomplishment was the hundreds of scientists, across several generations that he trained and who are today scientific leaders in ecology across the country. His family said he also took an active interest in many Oak Ridge civic activities and was a member, and served on the board of directors, of the Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge. In addition to his career, his family said he enjoyed collecting Lionel trains and rare coins. He loved spending time outdoors, appreciating the grand beauty of nature, as well as traveling, reading, hiking, camping, fishing, running, bird watching, touring Civil War battlefields and historical sites, walking his beloved dog Coco and spending time with his family and friends, according to his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abraham and Carrie Auerbach, of Chicago. In addition to his wife of 50 years, Dr. Auerbach is survived by two sons, Dr. Andrew Auerbach of Wichita, Kan., and Jonathan Auerbach of Boulder, Colo.; two daughters, Anne Auerbach and Alison Auerbach, both of Nashville; his daughter-in-law, Chong Auerbach and granddaughter, Victoria Auerbach of Wichita; his sister, Helen Berlin, of Topeka, Kan.; and by five nieces, Carrie Berlin, Preet Kirn Berlin, Jennifer Higginbotham, Laura Cooney and Denise Davey. The funeral was to be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2004, at Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home with the Rabbi Victor Rashkovsky officiating. Burial was to be at the Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of contributions in the name of Stanley I. Auerbach to the Nature Conservancy of Tennessee, 2021 21st Avenue South, Suite C 400, Nashville, TN 37212, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Billy Thomas Bain Sr., 52, of Kingston, died Sunday, May 2, 2004, at his home. Born March 4, 1952, in Oak Ridge, he was the son of Billie Max Bain, who died June 6, 1997, and Nelda Marie Booth Bain of Oak Ridge. Mr. Bain retired from Bell South after 30 years of service as a cable repair technician. He was a member of the Communication Workers of America and his family said he enjoyed traveling, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his mother, Mr. Bain is survived by his wife of 13 years, Donna Christine Wilson Bain; three sons, Tim Jones and wife, Kim, of Jackson, Chris Jones of Nashville and Billy Bain Jr. and wife, Lisa, of Powell; and by two daughters, Tiffany Vann and husband, Phillip, of Kingston and April West and husband, Dewayne, of Jacksboro. He is also survived by his sister, Suzie Pankey and husband, Thyrone, of Kingston; six grandchildren, Wesley Jones and Kendall Jones, both of Jackson, Kaylie Vann and Morgan Vann, both of Kingston and Amber Andrew and Jacob West, both of Jacksboro. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at Weatherford Mortuary with Ray Ellis officiating. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at Anderson Memorial Gardens on the Oliver Springs Highway in Clinton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Weatherford Mortuary. Ken Jarmolow, former president of Martin Marietta Energy Systems, died Wednesday, April 28, 2004. Mr. Jarmolow, who survived a marriage of 56 years, only to be felled on the tennis court by a massive heart attack, is survived by his wife, Shirley, his daughters, Beth and Janet, his son-in-law, Patrick, and his grandchildren, Erica, Connor and Hanna. Mr. Jarmolow was born on a farm in Lebanon, Conn., in 1924. In 1937, at the age of 17, he volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Corps and trained as a test and fighter pilot. In 1948, using his GI Bill benefits, Mr. Jarmolow graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a degree in aeronautical engineering. Immediately following graduation, he joined the Martin Marietta Corp. Mr. Jarmolow's first position with Martin Marietta was as an aeronautical engineer. In 1958, he was named chief of the research staff for the aerospace company's Baltimore Division and two years later became manager of the division's R&D activities. Following this he was appointed director of the Research Institute for Advanced Studies. He became president of Martin Marietta Energy Systems in December 1983. At this point the Jarmolows moved to Oak Ridge. The Jarmolows, who said they loved the Oak Ridge community, decided to stay there following retirement. He served on the board of the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, Methodist Medical Center Foundation and Planned Parenthood of Tennessee. His family said he brought technical and analytic skills to any challenge he faced. Mr. Jarmolow had an avid and enduring interest in science, politics, medicine and music. His family said his love of music was lifelong. According to his family, as a young father, he discovered his two daughters were learning to play the piano more quickly than he; nonetheless, he persevered. Along with his own professional success he would have loved to have had an MD after his name, his family said. According to his family, they mourn the loss of the opportunity to fulfill his dream vacation, a challenging tennis match at a picturesque resort along the rocky coast of Maine ending with a twilight lobster dinner surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren. A memorial service will be Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church located at 1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Guests will be welcomed in the Hearth Room from 2:30 to 4 p.m. followed by the service at 4 p.m. The family requests any memorials be in the form of contributions to Second Harvest Food Bank, 922 Delaware Ave., Knoxville, TN 37921, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Cremation Options Inc. in Knoxville is in charge of arrangements. Edna Cooper Long, 90, of Clinton, died Friday, April 30, 2004, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Born Sept. 21, 1913, in Campbell County, she was the daughter of John Wiley and Alice Webb Cooper. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Yerkes Long; a sister, Gertrude C. McGhee; three brothers, Carl Cooper, Clarence Cooper and Vernon Cooper; and by a half brother, Henry Beech. Mrs. Long is survived by her son, Robert Long and wife, Katie, of Clinton; two grandsons, Robert Dale and wife, Kim Long, of Clinton and Michael Kelly and wife, Jackie Long, of Knoxville; her granddaughter, Theresa "Tracy" Long Mulder, of Knoxville; two great-grandsons, Michael Ryan Long and Zachary Allen Long; a sister, Mabel Birchfield and husband, Harley, of Maryville; a brother, Ulys Cooper, of Clinton; and by several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2004, in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with the Rev. Joe Bridges officiating. Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, at Black Oak Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Imogene Long, 85, of Clinton, died Friday, April 30, 2004, at her residence. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Knox County in the Karns community. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Clifton Long; her parents, Everette and Myrtle Coffey Hill; and by her brother, H.H. "County" Hill and his wife, Lucille Peck Hill. Mrs. Long is survived by her sister, Peggy and husband, the Rev. Stanley Lively, of Clinton, and by several cousins. The family would like to thank Clinch River Home Health Care for their loving care given to Mrs. Long during her illness. The funeral was Sunday, May 2, 2004, in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Burial was to be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 3, at Anderson Memorial Gardens on the Oliver Springs Highway in Clinton. Amy LeAnn Matthews, 31, of Oliver Springs, died Friday, April 30, 2004, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. Born March 28, 1973, in Oak Ridge, she was the daughter of Karen Davis of Oak Ridge and Richard "Rick" Case of Andersonville. She was a lifelong resident of Oak Ridge and Oliver Springs. She was a member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is survived by three daughters, Erica Raths of Knoxville and Emily Matthews and Laura Matthews, both of Oak Ridge; two sisters, Stacy Case of Hampton, N.C., and Tracy Case of Andersonville; her maternal grandparents, H.M. "Mutt" Russell and wife, Laura, of Oliver Springs; her paternal grandmother, Georgia Seiber, of Ringgold, Ga.; and by a special niece, Jessica. A graveside service was Sunday, May 2, 2004, at Russell Cemetery in Oliver Springs with the Rev. Garvan Walls officiating. Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs is in charge of arrangements. Hubert "Squeaky" Shearin, of Oak Ridge, died Thursday, April 29, 2004, at NHC HealthCare. He was born Feb. 15, 1915, in Shelbyville. He lived most of his life in Oak Ridge and worked for the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement in 1980. Mr. Shearin coached baseball for many years and owned and operated the Oak Ridge Bat Bat and Par Three Golf Course. His family said he was an avid fan of Oak Ridge High School teams and University of Tennessee football. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillian, and by his second wife, Helen. Mr. Shearin is survived by his three children, Judy Shearin Jackson of Jeffersonville, Ind., Mike Shearin of Maryville and Mark Shearin of Knoxville; and by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral was Saturday, May 1, 2004, at Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Burial was Sunday, May 2, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Judy Williams, 64, of Oliver Springs, died Thursday, April 29, 2004, at her home. Mrs. Williams was a member of Kelly Town Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Williams, and daughter, Darla C. Sides. Mrs. Williams is survived by her son, Andy Williams, of Oliver Springs; her brother, Louie Lowe, of Devonia; three sisters, Joy Justice of Oliver Springs, Rheda Brown of Litchfield, Ariz., and Delores Marloe of Petros; her granddaughter, Shasta Sides, of Nashville; several nieces and nephews; a special nephew, Dennis Daniels; and by several other relatives and friends. The funeral was Friday, April 30, 2004, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton w ith the Rev. Garvan Walls officiating. Burial was Saturday, May 1, at Anderson Memorial Gardens on the Oliver Springs Highway in Clinton. Charlye Barbara Bolton, 66, of Oak Ridge, died Friday, April 30, 2004, at her home. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete at presstime. Henry East, 80, formerly of Oak Ridge, died Sunday, May 2, 2004. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete at presstime. James Hall, 82, of Oak Ridge, died Sunday, May 2, 2004, at St. Mary's Residential Hospice in Halls. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete at presstime. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

Annie, Sorry I am so slow, just got out of hospital. There are Odell's living in Morgan co today, but did they come from Cocke Co, TN before moving on to here? I am talking about the descendants of Isaac Odell. Bev > >

From The Knoxville News Sentinel 3 May 2004 BILYEU, JAMES - age 82, of Clinton, JARMOLOW, KEN \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ BILYEU, JAMES - age 82, of Clinton, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2004 at his residence. He was a former member of Mt.Olive Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: parents, Lesinburg & Lula Boyd Bilyeu. Survivors: wife, Marseille Bilyeu of Clinton; sons, David Bilyeu & wife Molly of Clinton, Gary Bilyeu & wife Dinah of Powell; daughter, Carolyn Chandler & husband Ron of Knoxville; 3 sisters; grandchildren, Wendy Turner, La Jeana Bilyeu, Tommy Mayes; 6 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends 6:00- 8:00 pm, Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services following in the Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Riner officiating. The interment will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday at Woodhaven Memorial Garden. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton in charge of all arrangements. JARMOLOW, KEN - former President of Martin Marietta Energy Systems, died on Wednesday, April 28, 2004. Jarmolow, who survived a marriage of 56 years, only to be felled on the tennis court by a massive heart attack, is survived by his wife Shirley, his daughters Beth and Janet, his son-in-law Patrick, and his grandchildren Erica, Connor and Hanna. Jarmolow was born on a farm in Lebanon, Connecticut, in 1924. In 1937, at the age of 17, he volunteered for the Army Air Corps and trained as a test and fighter pilot. In 1948, using his GI Bill benefits, Jarmolow graduated form MIT with a degree in aeronautical engineering. Immediately following graduation, he joined Martin Marietta Corporation. Jarmolow's first position with Martin Marietta was as an aeronautical engineer. In 1958, he was named chief of the research staff for the aerospace company's Baltimore Division and two years later became manager of the division's R&D activities. Following this he was appointed Director of the Research Institute for Advanced Studies (RIAS). He became president of Martin Marietta Energy Systems in December 1983. At this point the Jarmolows moved to Oak Ridge. The Jarmolows, who loved the Oak Ridge community, decided to stay there following retirement. He served on the Board of the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, Methodist Medical Center Foundation and Planned Parenthood of Tennessee. He brought technical and analytic skills to any challenge he faced. Jarmolow had an avid and enduring interest in science, politics, medicine and music. His love of music was lifelong. As a young father he discovered his two daughters were learning to play the piano more quickly than he; nonetheless, he persevered. Along with his own professional success he would have loved to have had an MD after his name. His family mourns the loss of the opportunity to fulfill his dream vacation: a challenging tennis match at a picturesque resort along the rocky coast of Maine ending with a twilight lobster dinner surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN. Guests we be welcomed in the Hearth Room from 2:30-4:00 p.m. followed by the service at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts of remembrance be made to Second Harvest Food Bank, 922 Delaware Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921 or to the charity of choice. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865)6WE-CARE (693-2273). ============================================ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From The Knoxville News Sentinel 2 May 2004 CAITHNESS, BETTE M. - age 60 of Flower, Scotland & Oak Ridge, TN. LONG, EDNA COOPER - age 90, of Clinton, LONG, IMOGENE - age 85, of Clinton, \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ CAITHNESS, BETTE M. - age 60 of Flower, Scotland & Oak Ridge, TN., passed away Saturday, May 1, 2004 at Baptist Hospital West. Preceded in death by: her parents, Thomas & Agnes Devlin. Survivors include: her husband of 37 years, George M. Caithness, Jr.; son, George M. Caithness, III; son and daughter-in-law, Craig Milby and Theresa Caithness; grandson, Cory Caithness. She touched the lives of many special friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home with a eulogy given by Mr. Caithness at 8 pm. Mrs. Caithness will be flown to Scotland for the interment to be held in Ayr, Scotland at Ayr Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western Ave. Knoxville, TN. 37921. LONG, EDNA COOPER - age 90, of Clinton, passed away Friday, April 30, 2004 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. Born September 21, 1913 in Campbell County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late John Wiley & Alice Webb Cooper. Preceded in death by: husband, Raymond Yerkes Long; sister, Gertrude C. McGhee; brothers, Carl, Clarence & Vernon Cooper & a 1/2 brother, Henry Beech. Survivors: son, Robert & wife Katie Long of Clinton; grandsons, Robert Dale & wife Kim Long of Clinton, Michael Kelly & wife Jackie Long of Knoxville; granddaughter, Theresa "Tracy" Long Mulder of Knoxville; 2 great grandsons, Michael Ryan Long & Zachary Allen Long; sister, Mabel Birchfield & husband Harley of Maryville; brother, Ulys Cooper of Clinton; several nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm, Monday, May 3, 2004 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following in the Chapel with Rev. Joe Bridges officiating. The interment will be 10:30 am, Tuesday at Black Oak Baptist Church Cemetery. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton in charge of all arrangements LONG, IMOGENE - age 85, of Clinton, passed away Friday, April 30, 2004 at her residence. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Knox County in the Karns Community. Preceded death by: husband, James Clifton Long; parents, Everette & Myrtle Coffey Hill; brother, H.H. "County" Hill & his wife Lucille Peck Hill. Survivors: sister, Peggy & husband Rev. Stanley Lively of Clinton; several cousins. The family would like to thank Clinch River Home Health Care for their loving care given to Imogene during her illness. The family will receive friends 1:00- 3:00 pm, Sunday, May 2, 2004 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following in the Chapel, Dr. Ron Stuart officiating. The interment will be 10:30 am, Monday at Anderson Memorial Garden. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton in charge of all arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

Does anyone know if this couple ever had children? I find them married, but alone in the 1920 census and again in 1930. Based on the information in the 1930 census, I estimated the year they married as 1919. Anyone else looking at this family? Thanks! Georgeanne

From The LaFollette Pewss 29 Apr 2004 Edna Faye Brown age 80 of LaFollette Gilbert L. Carson age 76 of LaFollette Ethel Farmer, age 93 of Jacksboro Edward Lynn Gilbert, age 71 of Lake City Anna Heatherly, age 63 of LaFollette Edna Nelson Kennedy, of LaFollette Nelson Lee Mitchell age 73 of LaFollette David Elliott Sanborn, age 35 of LaFollette Amanda Jane Seiber, age 31 of Lake City MSRT Gerald D. Vinsant, of Tampa, Fl, formerly of Jacksboro James Edward Willis age 69 of LaFollette \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\ Edna Faye Brown age 80 of LaFollette died April 23, at St. Mary's Medical Center of Knoxville. She was a member of the Fincastle Church of God. Preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Verna McLain; brother, Jessie Ray McLain; sister, Sandra Forth. Survivors include her daughters, Joan M. Bray and husband, Earl of LaFollette, Suzanne Evans and husband, Gene of Brooksville, FL; sons, Harold Eversgerd, Collinsville, IL and Michael Cote and wife, Sharon of Brooksville, FL; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; several other relatives and friends. Funeral services were April 27 at Fincastle Church of God with Rev. Mike Smith officiating. Interment was at Powell Valley Cemetery and Memorial Gardens. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Gilbert L. Carson age 76 of LaFollette died April 26, at St. Mary's Residential Hospice in Knoxville. Preceded in death by his wife, Betty Carson; parents, Austin and Ida Carson; sister, Pauline West. He was former Chairman of the Campbell County Republican Party, a fifty year member of the Jellico Masonic Lodge #527 F. & A.M., and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his daughter, Melinda Powers and husband, Richard of Clinton; sons, Rick Carson and wife, Elaine of Hixson, Danny Carson and wife, Christine of LaFollette, James Carson and wife, Becky of Springsboro, OH, and Roger Carson and wife, Sara of Cleveland, Tn; 10 grandchildren; brother, Delmon Carson of Louisville, KY; special friends, Frank C. Agee and Arnold Ray Poteet, and longtime neighbors Millard and Cleo Queener all of LaFollette; several other relatives and friends. Funeral services were April 28 at Walters Chapel with Rev. Bobby Ray Wilson and Rev. Larry Russell officiating. Interment will be today (April 29) at 10 a.m. at Campbell Memorial Gardens In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to the St. Mary's Residential Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Ethel Farmer, age 93 of Jacksboro died April 21, at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. She was a member of the Indian Creek Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Farmer; sons, J.C., J.D. and Bobby Joe Farmer; parents, John and Sally Mowell; brother, Robert Mowell; sister, Nettie Rains. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Terry Miller of Jacksboro; daughters, Mary Ruth Daugherty and Rosa Lee Farmer both of LaFollette; 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; brother, Hubert Farmer of LaFollette; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were April 23 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Branam, Rev. Virgil Farmer and Rev. James Adkins officiating. Interment was in Indian Creek Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Edward Lynn Gilbert, age 71 of Lake City died April 20 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born September 10, 1932 in Sevier County to the late White and Arletta Benson Gilbert. He was a member of the Valley Grove Baptist Church in Seymour. He loved flea markets, auctions and spending time with his family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, M. Carolyn Gilbert, Lake City; sons, Lynn Gilbert and wife, Donna, Seymour, Lynn Nelson, Lake City, Jay Nelson, Asheville, NC; daughters, Jody Stone and husband, Scott, Knoxville, Debbie Bridges and husband, J.R., Lake City; sisters, Mary Manis, Seymour, Kathryn Trentham and husband, Melvin, Maryville, Polly Trentham and husband, Ira, Maryville; brother-in-laws, Jim Bowman and wife Judy, Marion, NC, C.W. Trent, Knoxville; grandchildren, Sabrina, Leslie Ann, Amy, Mikey, Chelsey and Cris; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Funeral services were April 22 at Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.C. Monday officiating. Interment was in the Leach Cemetery. Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Anna Heatherly, age 63 of LaFollette died April 20 at the Claiborne County Nursing Home. She was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles Owen and Mackie Mae Goins Rogers; sisters, Margaret Epperson and Nancy Peters; brother, Walter Rogers. Survivors include her husband, Bill Heatherly; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Robbie Bragg; son, David Heatherly all of LaFollette; four grandchildren; one great grandson: brother, Ronnie Mack Rogers of Jacksboro; and a host of other loving family members. Funeral Services were April 22 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Jack Goins, Rev. Ed Smiddy and Rev. Ovid Bolton officiating. Interment was in Wells Springs Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Edna Nelson Kennedy, of LaFollette died April 25 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She received a B.S. and M.S. degree from the University of Tennessee. Among other interest she pursued and received a Business and Stenographic certificate and attended Dale Carnegie Public Speaking and foreign language classes. She was a devoted classroom teacher and a Title I Supervisor for 38 years in the Campbell County Schools. After retirement in 1973 she remained active as a church and choir member. She enjoyed oil and china painting, reading and she was a strong advocate for the poor, helpless and needy. She had a great love for animals. Preceded in death by her parents, James R. Nelson and Birdy Goins Nelson; brothers, Clarence Otis Nelson, Lloyd Clifton Nelson, Cecil Clayton Nelson; sister, Dorothy Opal Nelson. Survivors include her son, Harold Nelson Kennedy, Middletown, Oh; brother, James Carl Nelson, Clinton; sister, Bonnie Kent, Sun City, Az; special cherished friends, Debbie Horne and family and Jane and Gerald McFarland. Funeral services were April 28 at Cross Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lane Harris officiating. Interment was in the Victory Cemetery. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Nelson Lee Mitchell age 73 of LaFollette died April 23 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was born August 20, 1930 in Fleming County, KY. He was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his son, Ernest Lee Mitchell; parents, E.V. and Jewell Mitchell; brother John William Nelson Lee Mitchell age 73 of LaFollette Mitchell. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Mitchell of LaFollette; daughters, Jeannie Courtney, Deanna Glandon and husband Robert all of LaFollette; stepdaughter, Gail Harmon and husband, Archie of Andersonville; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brothers, Melvin Mitchell of Maysville, KY, Eugene Mitchell of Kansas City, MO, Newell Mitchell, Xenia, OH, and Jewell Mitchell of Erlanger, KY sister, Francis Kimmerly of Dayton, OH; daughter-in-law, Debbie Mitchell of Goshen, OH; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were April 25 at Walters Chapel with Rev. Glen Petree and Rev. Larry Watts officiating. Interment was in the Powell Valley Cemetery and Memorial Gardens. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. David Elliott Sanborn, age 35 of LaFollette died April 24 at his home. Preceded in death by his father, Charles Sanborn. Survivors include his wife, Tammy Sanborn, LaFollette; son, Elliott James Sanborn, LaFollette; mother, Jimmie Dill, Al; brother, Doug Sanborn, Miss.; sister, Debbie Martinez, San Bernardino, Ca; a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Amanda Jane Seiber, age 31 of Lake City died April 24. She was born July 10, 1972 in Anderson County. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake City. Preceded in death by her grandmothers, Willie Carden and Mildred McKamey; grandfather, Kyle McKamey; brother, Michael McKamey. Survivors include her mother, Carolyn Sue Carden McKamey; father, Charles Leo McKamey; grandfather, Condy Carden; brother, Jason McKamey; sisters, Tammy Burress, Kimberly McKamey; children, Danny Braswell, Brandon Braswell, Cody Braswell, Brianna McKamey, and Ashley Seiber. Funeral services were April 27 at Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brian Courtney and Rev. Lonnie Dison officiating. Interment was in the Leach Cemetery. Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. MSRT Gerald D. Vinsant, of Tampa, Fl, formerly of Jacksboro died April 3 at the age of 83. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen Jean O'Neal Vinsant; brothers, Joe Vinsant, Lake City, Vance Vinsant, Opalaka, FL; sister, Isadora Nelson, Jacksboro. Survivors include his sisters, Mary Ellen Allen, Eliza Hutson and Katy Daugherty, all of Jacksboro; brother, Major Robert D. Vinsant, Gladstone, VA; numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to say a special thank you to Earl Tripp of Tampa, Fl; he was a true friend till the very end. Graveside services will be Friday, April 30, in Woodlawn Cemetery with military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in his memory. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. James Edward Willis age 69 of LaFollette died April 23 at his home. He was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Willis and Ada Irene Pierce; brother, Elmer Willis; sister, Dorothy Brock. Survivors include his sons, James Ernest Willis and Michael Willis both of LaFollette, Greg Willis of Heiskell; daughters, Lisa Willis Clear of Duff and Melisha Willis Smith of LaFollette; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother, Charles H. Pierce, Jr. of LaFollette; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were April 25 at Walters Chapel with Rev. Bill Maxwell officiating Interment was at the Jones Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From The Knoxville News Sentinel 1 May 2004 EDWARDS, JOHN WOODROW - age 82, of Oak Ridge, KETHLEY, JOHN BRYAN, PhD - age 61 of Clinton, KEUSCH, GEORGE - age 78, of Clinton SHEARIN, HUBERT (SQUEAKY) - SMITH, LEE A. JR. - 83, of Oak Ridge, TACKETT, MARY MAGDELINE - age 90 of Lake City \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ EDWARDS, JOHN WOODROW - age 82, of Oak Ridge, died Thursday, April 29, 2004 at the Methodist Medical Center. He was born July 25, 1921 in Franklin, NC, the son of A. J. and Daisy Baldwin Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a veteran of WWII serving with the US Army Air Corp. in the 8th Air Force, 25th Bomb Group in the European Theater from 1942 - 1945. He married Mae Frady, April 30, 1950 and graduated from Western Carolina University in 1954. That same year he came to Oak Ridge to work as a photographer at K-25 and retired from Martin Marietta Energy Systems in 1986. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. He is survived by: son, Bill Edwards and wife Judy of Kingston; daughter, Shirley McCartney and husband Rob of Oak Ridge; grandchildren, Melanie Edwards, Jennifer Scarbrough, Jacob McCartney, Caleb McCartney, Steve Edwards, Robert Edwards, Wayne Smith, John Smith and Jerry Smith; 3 great grandchildren and sisters, Gladys Tallent, Louise Gibson, Allia Mack, DeeDee Starback and Wilma Roper. A private service is planned with burial in Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of contributions to Robertsville Baptist Church, 251 Robertsville Rd., Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Weatherford Mortuary, Oak Ridge, is handling the arrangements. (www.weatherfordmortuary.com) KETHLEY, JOHN BRYAN, PhD - age 61 of Clinton, Tennessee passed away Thursday, April 29, 2004 at his residence. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the Entomological Society of America & the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Born October 18, 1942 in Passaic, New Jersey. He graduated from Decatur High School in Decatur, Georgia. He earned his bachelor & doctorate degrees at The University of Georgia. Retired from the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas William & Jane Moore Kethley. Survivors: wife, Judith Kethley of Clinton, TN; brother, Bill Kethley & wife Caroline of Athens, GA; sister, Dorothy Allen & husband Asa Lee of Athens, GA; nephews, Tom, Jim, John Kethley & Randy Shaw; nieces, Nancy Kethley & Julia Shaw. The family will receive friends 2:00-4:00 PM, Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with a memorial service following in the chapel. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton, Tennessee in charge of all arrangements. KEUSCH, GEORGE - age 78, of Clinton passed away Thursday, April 29, 2004 at Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville. George was a loving husband, father, grandfather & great-grandfather. He was of the Lutheran faith. Preceded in death by parents, Samuel & Katharina Keusch & brother, Samuel Keusch. Born November 29, 1925 in Romania. He was a man of great character whose judgment, humor and friendly spirit brought out the finest in those around him. The influence of his life upon others is a flame that will burn brightly forever. He left so much with every soul he touched on this earth. Survivors: wife of 53 years, Margaret Keusch of Clinton; daughters, Deborah Fisher of Clinton, Linda Vaughn Kube & husband Manfred of Norris, Kathy Taylor of Clinton & boyfriend, Jeff Gilliam; grandchildren, Brandon Fisher of Clinton, Travis Vaughn stationed in Jacksonville, Florida, Jake Taylor of Clinton; great grandchildren, Paige Vaughn of Jacksonville, Florida, Parker Vaughn of Jacksonville, Florida; sister, Jean Ruppel & husband Paul of Canada; sister-in-law, Terry Rink of Clinton; several nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends 1:00-2:00 PM, Monday, May 3, 2004 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with a memorial service following in the chapel. The graveside service will follow at Sunset Cemetery. SHEARIN, HUBERT (SQUEAKY) - passed away April 29 at NHC. Mr. Shearin was born February 15, 1915 in Shelbyville, Tenn. He lived most of his life in Oak Ridge and worked for the US Postal Service until his retirement in 1980. Mr. Shearin coached baseball for many years and owned and operated the Oak Ridge Bat Bat and Par Three Golf Course. He was an avid fan of Oak Ridge High School teams and of UT football. Mr. Shearin was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillian and second wife, Helen. He is survived by his three children and their families, Judy Shearin Jackson of Jeffersonville, Ind., Mike Shearin of Maryville and Mark Shearin of Knoxville. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. with a service at 8 p.m. Saturday at Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Interment 1 p.m. Sunday at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. SMITH, LEE A. JR. - 83, of Oak Ridge, died April 29th after an extended illness. Mr. Smith, oldest child of Lee and Virginia Anderson Smith of Jefferson County, served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He retired in 1984 after 38 years of service with Union Carbide and Martin-Marietta at the K-25 facility. He was a member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margaret Brandon Smith; and four children: Brandon Smith and wife Jean Richardson, Lynne Smith, Stanley Smith and wife Beth Summers Smith, and Jeffrey Smith. He is survived by his brother, Ruble Smith; his grandchildren, Theron Smith, Lacey Smith, and Gavin Smith; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith's body was donated to the Quillen College of Medicine at ETSU. A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 2nd, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of contributions to the Kentucky Mountain Mission, c/o Dawn and William Owens, P. O. Box 773, Beattyville, KY 41311. TACKETT, MARY MAGDELINE - age 90 of Lake City passed away Thursday, April 29, 2004 at the Lake City Health Care Center. She was born February 9, 1914 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Abe and Martha Wilson. Magdeline was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church in Lake City. She retired from the Y-12 plant in Oak Ridge, TN in 1975. She enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening, camping and spending time with her friends and family. Magdeline is preceded by death by her parents, husband, Bill Tackett, daughter, Ruth Massengill. Survivors: daughter & son in law, Rubye and John Harmon, Lake City, TN; sons &daughters in law,Joe and Paula Tackett,Clinton, TN, John Tackett, California; 15 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 13 great great grandchildren. Visitation: 5- 8:00 PM Saturday, May 1, 2004 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral service: 8:00 PM Saturday, May 1, 2004 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating. Interment: 10:00 AM Sunday, May 2, 2004 at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens Claxton, TN. Hatmaker Funeral Home of Lake City in charge of arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

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From The Oak Ridger 30 Apr 2004 Steven Lynn Buckner, 44, of Knoxville, James F. Collins, 78, of Heiskell, John Woodrow Edwards, 82, of Oak Ridge, Edward Maurice "Tom" Kittrell, 94, of Kingston, Lee A. Smith Jr., 83, of Oak Ridge, Judy Williams, 64, of Oliver Springs, Amy Leann Matthews, 31, of Oliver Springs, Hubert "Squeaky" Shearin, 89, of Oak Ridge, \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ James F. Collins, 78, of Heiskell, died Saturday, April 24, 2004, at NHC HealthCare of Oak Ridge. Mr. Collins was a retired mechanic with East Tennessee Ford in Knoxville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Union County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvin and Nettie Collins, and a brother, William Collins. Mr. Collins is survived by his wife, Marie Collins; two daughters, La Vern Perry, of Heiskell and Linda Wilkerson and husband, David, of Andersonville; and by four sons, Jerry Collins and wife, Dorothy, and Barry Collins and wife, Lori, all of Powell, Jimmy Collins of Heiskell and Larry Collins and wife, Audrey, of Oak Ridge. He is also survived by his sister, Margaret Hooks, of Heiskell; two brothers, Calvin Collins and wife, Wanda, of Heiskell and Howard Collins of El Paso, Texas; his sister-in-law, Frances Cooper, of Springfield, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, Teresa, Jeffery, Derek, Christy, Tommy, Ashley, Jess, Blakley, Alivia, Austin, Wade and Will; four great-grandchildren, Ryan, Wayne, Kelsie and Christopher; several nieces, nephews and friends; and by four special friends, Karen, Lisa, Melanie and Michell. The family would like to thank the staff at NHC HealthCare of Oak Ridge for the special care and kindness and love given to Mr. Collins and all of his family during his stay. "God bless each and every one of you," his family said. The funeral was Tuesday, April 27, 2004, in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with the Rev. Joe McCoy and the Rev. Dewayne Fortner officiating. Burial was Wednesday at New Loyston Memorial Garden in Union County. John Woodrow Edwards, 82, of Oak Ridge, died Thursday, April 29, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Born July 25, 1921, in Franklin, N.C., he was the son of A.J. and Daisy Baldwin Edwards . Mr. Edwards was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army Air Corp in the 8th Air Force, 25th Bomb Group in the European Theater from 1942 to 1945. He married Mae Frady on April 30, 1950, and graduated from Western Carolina University in 1954. That same year he came to Oak Ridge to work as a photographer at the K-25 site and retired from Martin Marietta Energy Systems in 1986. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. Mr. Edwards is survived by his son, Bill Edwards and wife, Judy, of Kingston; his daughter, Shirley McCartney and husband, Rob, of Oak Ridge; nine grandchildren, Steve Edwards, Robert Edwards, Wayne Smith, John Smith, Jerry Smith, Melanie Edwards, Jennifer Scarbrough, Jacob McCartney and Caleb McCartney; three great-grandchildren; and by five sisters, Gladys Tallent, Louise Gibson, Allia Mack, DeeDee Starback and Wilma Roper. The family requests any memorials be in the form of contributions to Robertsville Baptist Church, 251 Robertsville Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. A private service is planned with burial in Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. Edward Maurice "Tom" Kittrell, 94, of Kingston, died Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at NHC HealthCare of Oak Ridge. Born March 23, 1910, in Oakdale, he was the son of Halcie Wilson and Frederick Monroe Kittrell. According to his family, Mr. Kittrell was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He worked for Tennessee Valley Authority a number of years and retired from Union Carbide in 1975. He was a charter member of Andersonville Masonic Lodge and a member of First Baptist Church Kingston for 49 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Pearl Howard Kittrell; and by two brothers, Louis and Charles. Mr. Kittrell is survived by his son, Ronald Kittrell, of Oak Ridge; his granddaughter, Simone K. Wright and husband, David A. Wright, of Fort Worth, Texas; his great-grandson, Cameron A. Wright, of Fort Worth; his brother, Merle Kittrell, of Seagoville, Texas; his special friend, Cathy Taylor, of Rockwood; and his stepgrandson, Matt Smith, of Oak Ridge. His family would like to give a special thanks to nurses and physicians at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge and the staff and nurses at NHC HealthCare of Oak Ridge. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2004, at First Baptist Church Kingston with the Rev. Dr. Roy Graves and the Rev. Charles Kelly officiating. Burial will follow at Crab Orchard Cemetery in Oakdale. His nephews, Donald Kittrell, Evert Kittrell, Louis Kittrell, Gerald "Spook" Kittrell, Jim Humphreys and Steve Kittrell, and his great-grandson, Cameron Wright, will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church. Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg is in charge of arrangements. Lee A. Smith Jr., 83, of Oak Ridge, died Thursday, April 29, 2004, at NHC HealthCare of Oak Ridge after an extended illness. Born in 1920 in Jefferson County, Mr. Smith was the oldest child of Lee and Virginia Anderson Smith. Mr. Smith served in the Army Air Corp during World War II, completing a tour in Japan during the occupation. He retired in l984 after 38 years of service with Union Carbide and Martin Marietta Energy Systems at the K-25 site. According to his family, after his retirement, Mr. Smith enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. Mr. Smith was a member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margaret Brandon Smith; and by four children, Brandon Smith and wife, Jean Richardson, of Palatine, Ill., Lynne Smith of Highland Heights, Ky., Stanley Smith and wife, Beth Summers Smith, of Oak Ridge and Jeffrey Smith of Claxton. He is also survived by his brother, Ruble Smith, of Morristown; many nieces and nephews; and by his grandchildren, Theron Smith and Lacey Smith, both of Oak Ridge, and Gavin Smith of Palatine. According to his wishes, Mr. Smith's body was donated to the James H. Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2004, in the chapel of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of contributions to the Kentucky Mountain Mission, c/o Dawn and William Owens, P.O. Box 773, Beattyville, KY 41311. Judy Williams, 64, of Oliver Springs, died Thursday, April 29, 2004, at her home. Mrs. Williams was a member of Kelly Town Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Williams, and daughter, Darla C. Sides. Mrs. Williams is survived by her son, Andy Williams, of Oliver Springs; her brother, Louie Lowe, of Devonia; three sisters, Joy Justice of Oliver Springs, Rheda Brown of Litchfield, Ariz., and Delores Marloe of Petros; her granddaughter, Shasta Sides, of Nashville; several nieces and nephews; a special nephew, Dennis Daniels; and by several other relatives and friends. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2004, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton with the Rev. Garvan Walls officiating. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1, at Anderson Memorial Gardens on the Oliver Springs Highway in Clinton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. Amy Leann Matthews, 31, of Oliver Springs, died Friday, April 30, 2004, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete at presstime. Hubert "Squeaky" Shearin, 89, of Oak Ridge, died Thursday, April 29, 2004, at NHC HealthCare of Oak Ridge. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete at presstime. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

KITTRELL, MR. EDWARD MAURICE (TOM), age 94 of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge. He was born in Oakdale, TN on March 23, 1910 to the late Halcie Wilson and Frederick Monroe Kittrell. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He worked for TVA a number of years and retired from Union Carbide in 1975. He was a charter member of Andersonville Masonic Lodge and a member of First Baptist Church of Kingston for 49 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Pearl Howard Kittrell; Brothers, Louis and Charles. He is survived by son, Ronald Kittrell of Oak Ridge; Granddaughter and husband, Simone K. and David A. Wright; Great-grandson, Cameron A. Wright, all of Ft. Worth, Texas; Brother, Merle Kittrell of Seagoville, TX; Special friend, Cathy Taylor of Rockwood; Step-grandson, Matt Smith of Oak Ridge; Special thanks to nurses and physicians at Methodist Medical Center and the staff of nurses at NHC Nursing Home. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 1, 2004 from 12-2 pm at the First Baptist Church in Kingston. The funeral service will follow with Dr. Roy Graves and Rev. Charles Kelly officiating. Interment will follow in Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. [Schubert Funeral Home]

From The Knoxville News Sentinel 30 Apr 2004 BEASLEY SHIRLEY TEMPLE - age 68, of Harriman , KITTRELL, MR. EDWARD MAURICE (TOM) - age 94 of Kingston, WILLIAMS, JUDY - age 64 of Oliver Springs, \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ BEASLEY SHIRLEY TEMPLE - age 68, of Harriman , passed away suddenly Wednesday evening, April 28, 2004 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was retired from the City of Harriman, Recreation Department and she loved to bowl and watch NASCAR races. Survived by three sons, Bradley Clagg and wife Connie of Oak Ridge; Arthur Beasley and Darrell Beasley both of Rockwood; three daughters Shirley (Anita) Acosta, Evelyn Marlene Bonham of Harriman and Anna Darlene Beasley of Knoxville; three brothers Butch Reese, Clyde Ellis and Wetzel Reese and four sisters Faye Pack, Hazel Buxton, Brenda Ramsey and Nancy Evans; 8 grandchildren Michael, Juanita and Ray Miles of Oklahoma; Dara H. Beasley of Rockwood, Kere L. Clagg of Oak Ridge, Christina R. Clagg of Oak Ridge, Ryan Bonham of Harriman, Dusty Beasley of Rockwood and 5 great grandchildren; and a very special friend Carol Smith. Family will receive friends Friday evening, April 30, 2004 6-8:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Brown Funeral Home with funeral service following at 8:30 p.m., Bro. Ray Maddox, officiating. Graveside service and interment will be Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in Calvary-Hazelwood Cemetery in Kingston. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Shirley Beasley Memorial Fund, c/o Darlene Beasley, P.O. Box 53306, Knoxville, TN 37950. Brown Funeral Home, Kingston, is honored to serve the family of Shirley T. Beasley. KITTRELL, MR. EDWARD MAURICE (TOM) - age 94 of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge. He was born in Oakdale, TN on March 23, 1910 to the late Halcie Wilson and Frederick Monroe Kittrell. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He worked for TVA a number of years and retired from Union Carbide in 1975. He was a charter member of Andersonville Masonic Lodge and a member of First Baptist Church of Kingston for 49 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Pearl Howard Kittrell; brothers, Louis and Charles. He is survived by son, Ronald Kittrell of Oak Ridge; granddaughter and husband, Simone K. and David A. Wright; great-grandson, Cameron A. Wright, all of Ft. Worth, Texas; brother, Merle Kittrell of Seagoville, TX; special friend, Cathy Taylor of Rockwood; step-grandson, Matt Smith of Oak Ridge. Special thanks to nurses and physicians at Methodist Medical Center and the staff of nurses at NHC Nursing Home. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 1, 2004 from 12-2 pm at the First Baptist Church in Kingston. The funeral service will follow with Dr. Roy Graves and Rev. Charles Kelly officiating. Interment will follow in Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale. Serving as pallbears will be nephews, Donald Kittrell, Evert Kittrell, Louis Kittrell, Gerald (Spook) Kittrell, Jim Humphreys, Steve Kittrell, and great-grandson, Cameron Wright. Arrangements by Schubert Funeral Home. WILLIAMS, JUDY - age 64 of Oliver Springs, passed away on Thursday April 29, 2004 at her home. Judy was a member of Kelly Town Baptist Church in Oliver Springs, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Williams and daughter, Darla C. Sides. Survivors: son, Andy Williams of Oliver Springs; brother, Louie Lowe of Devonia, Tenn.; sisters, Joy Justice of Oliver Springs, Rheda Brown of Oliver Springs, Delores Marloe of Petros, Tenn.; 1 granddaughter, Shasta Sides of Nashville; several nieces and nephews & special nephew, Dennis Daniels and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday April 30th 2004 from 6-8 p.m. at Jones Mortuary in Clinton, with funeral service following at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with the Rev. Garvin Walls officiating. The interment will be Saturday, May 1st at 10 a.m. at the Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton. Jones Mortuary in Clinton in charge of all arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From The Oak Ridger 29 Apr 2004 Sudie Mae Edwards, 82, of Oak Ridge, died Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at NHC HealthCare of Oak Ridge. Born Sept. 7, 1920, in Morganton, N.C., she was the daughter of Fred and Florence Shuping Smith. Mrs. Edwards worked for many years as a clerk at the U.S. Marine Corp. Post Exchange in Parris Island, S.C. She was a member of Port Royal United Methodist Church in Port Royal, S.C., and was involved in many of the activities of the church. She came to Oak Ridge about six years ago from Beaufort, S.C., to be near her daughter. Before her health declined, her family said she enjoyed sewing and canning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, William H. Newsom, in April 1966 and George Thomas Edwards, in September 1974. Mrs. Edwards is survived by her daughter, Janet Newsom Haire and husband, Marvin Jonathan Haire, of Oak Ridge; her sister, Pearl Jodoin, of Beaufort; and by two grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth Bondos and husband, Joseph, and Rebecca Anne Nutbrown and husband, Thomas, all of Houston, Texas. The funeral will be at noon Saturday, May 1, 2004, at Weatherford Mortuary with the Rev. Amanda Bell officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family requests any memorials be in the form of contributions to Keystone Elder Day Center of First United Methodist Church, 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at the mortuary. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From the Knoxville News Sentinel 29 Apr 2004 VINSANT, MSGT GERAL D. - of Tampa, Fl, formerly of Jacksboro, passed away Saturday April 3, 2004 at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Helen Jean O' Neal Vinsant, two brothers: Joe Vinsant of Lake City, & Vance Vinsant of Opalaka, Fl, one sister; Isadora Nelson of Jacksboro Survivors are three loving sisters; Mary Ellen Allen, Eliza Hutson & Katy Daugherty, all of Jacksboro; one brother; Major Robert D. Vinsant of Gladstone, VA; numerous nieces & nephews. The family would like to say thank you to Mr. Earl Tripp of Tampa, Fl. He was a true friend till the very end. Graveside service & Inurnment: 2 p.m. Friday, April 30, in Woodlawn Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Campbell Co. Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be sent to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in his memory. Arrangements by Cross Funeral Home =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From the Oak Ridger 28 Apr 2004 Effie Johns Beavers, 85, of Greenhill, Ala., James Kyle Loy, 68, of Harriman, Mildred Pickett Taylor, 86, of Oak Ridge, Helen Baker Whittenburg, 78, of Oak Ridge, \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Effie Johns Beavers, 85, of Greenhill, Ala., died Sunday, April 25, 2004, at Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home in Greenhill. She was a resident of Oak Ridge for over 45 years, where she was a member of Highland View Church of Christ. She retired from Lovemans-Miller Department Store before moving back to Alabama 25 years ago. She is survived by two brothers, Marcus Johns and wife, Frances, and Roy Waylon Johns, all of Florence; two sisters, Lucille Johns Quillen and husband, Cyrus, of Greenhill, and Joyce Johns Bowman and husband, Dave, formerly of Oak Ridge; her sister-in-law, Opal Johns, of Greenhill; and by several nieces and nephews. The funeral was to be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2004, in the chapel of Greenhill Funeral Home in Florence, Ala., with Fred Dillon, Dave Bowman and Cyrus Quillen officiating. Burial will be at Shiloh Cemetery in Greenhill. James Kyle Loy, 68, of Harriman, died Monday, April 26, 2004, at his home. Born Sept. 10, 1935, in Union County, he was the son of Andy Loy and Mattie Wilson Loy, both now deceased. He moved to Roane County early in his childhood. Mr. Loy was a retired equipment operator. He retired from construction in 1997. He was a member of Clax Gap Baptist Church and served the church as a trustee. His family said he enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren, and playing practical jokes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Reba Goins, and by two brothers, Eugene Loy and Conley Loy. Mr. Loy is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lillian Rose Loy; his daughter, Pat Sheldon, of Harriman; three sons, Ricky Loy and wife, Treva, the Rev. Sam Loy and wife, Trish, and David Loy and wife, Teresa, all of Harriman; four grandchildren, Brandon Loy, Ashley Loy, Brittany Loy and Connor Loy; and by his great-grandson, Cameron Loy. He is also survived by his brother, Andy Loy, of Harriman; a special niece, Brenda Mcghee; several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members; and by his special buddies, Travis Lively, Johnny Ladd, Steve Kennedy and Bob Braham. The funeral will be at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2004, at Clax Gap Baptist Church in Harriman with Randy Loy, the Rev. Sam Loy and the Rev. James Petty officiating. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 29, at Clax Gap Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mildred Pickett Taylor, 86, of Oak Ridge, died Monday, April 26, 2004, at her home. Born Jan. 22, 1918, in St. Claire, Ala., she was the daughter of John and Mary Mortimore Pickett. She met and married Robert Taylor Jr. and moved to Oak Ridge in 1941. To this union were born one son, Ronald Taylor, and two daughters, Delores Taylor and Janie Taylor. Mrs. Taylor was a member of True Light Baptist Church and an outstanding member of the Oak Ridge community. Her family said she was dearly loved by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Taylor Jr., on Feb. 17, 1985; her daughter, Delores; two brothers, John and Lewis; and by four sisters, Rosie, Zanobie, Alzora and Veola. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her son, Ronald Taylor and wife, Sherri, of Georgia; a daughter, Janie Taylor, of Oak Ridge; six grandchildren, Renee Taylor and Julian Taylor, both of Oak Ridge, Erik Taylor of Louisiana, Anastasia Watkins of North Carolina and Del'Ressia Parker and Delandon Jackson of Georgia; and by eight great-grandchildren, Bianca Taylor and Jubrice Taylor, both of Oak Ridge, Malik Matthews of Knoxville, and Darrian Parker, Jamesha Parker, Rashaya Parker, Jarressia Parker and James Parker, all of Georgia. She is also survived by 12 cousins, Leroy Barlow and Anita Starks, both of Ohio, Claudette Price, Marion Price, Valerie Price, Michael Price, Dianne Kennedy, Dwight Kennedy and Viola Robinson, all of Alabama, Mickey Starks of California and Bessie Whitehead and Vera Whitehead, both of Illinois; her stepdaughter, Linda Williams, of Oak Ridge; her devoted friends, Mary Ann Dixson, Debra Booker, Marie Wollen and Marie Davis, all of Oak Ridge; and by several other relatives and friends. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2004, at True Light Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Darris Waters officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Sinai Baptist Church cemetery in Clinton. The family will gather at the church immediately following the burial. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the church. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Helen Baker Whittenburg, 78, of Oak Ridge, died Monday, April 26, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge with her family by her side. Mrs. Whittenburg moved to Oak Ridge in the mid 1940s, where she has been a longtime resident. She has owned and managed commercial properties which she and her late husband, Lee R. Whittenburg, developed. Born Jan. 15, 1926, in Dadeville, Ala., she was the daughter of Dallas and Lillian Baker. She graduated in 1943 from Camp Hill High School in Alabama. Later Mrs. Whittenburg moved to Oak Ridge to work as a shipping and receiving clerk at the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant, where she met and later married Lee R. Whittenburg. Together they developed several Oak Ridge ventures, which included Landmark Finance and Ocean Fresh Seafood. Mrs. Whittenburg was also involved in her late husband's successful construction and development company which resulted in her many rental properties. According to her family, Mrs. Whittenburg was a loving mother and grandmother, who devoted her life to her family and friends. Mrs. Whittenburg is survived by three daughters, Pamela Stanner and husband, Barry, Patricia Whittenburg and Paula Morton and husband, Michael; her only grandchild, Jessica Leigh Yeatman, of Oak Ridge; her dear sister, Clyde "Honey" Ferrel, of Lenoir City; and by her brother, Guy Baker and wife, Laura, of Alabama. The family would like to acknowledge special friends and business associates, Judge Tunnell, Lane Cooper, David Jones, Claudia and Tom Raudorf, Michael Martin, Juanita Boyd and Barbara Byrge (health caretaker). The family would like to gratefully thank the doctors and nurses of the cancer floor of Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2004, at Weatherford Mortuary with the Rev. Sherry Dawn Lenderman of New Life Church of the Nazarene officiating. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Michael Martin, Carl Henline, Phillip Brewer, Gordon Brewer, Tom Raudorf and Donny Knight will serve as pallbearers. The family requests any memorials be in the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, ATTN: Web, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454 or by phone at (800) 227-2345 or at the Web site at www.cancer.org. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

My first cousin married an O'Dell!! Ken and Jean Bray 131 Land Road Oakdale, TN. 37829 braykc@highland.net