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>From The Oak Ridger 20 Jan 2004 John Brock Bittle, 89, of Lake City, William Albert Johnson, 73, of Norris, James H. "Red" Willis, 73, Martin Taylor \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ John Brock Bittle, 89, of Lake City, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004. Born Feb. 18, 1914, making him one month shy of 90 years old when he died, he was the son of W.J. and Rosa Bittle. In his life, he worked at Magnet Mills in Clinton until moving to Oak Ridge to work at the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant. He then moved to Lake City to work with his brother, Chris Bittle, at the Corner Drug Store until his brother died. In 1972, Mr. Bittle retired from Ortec. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Lake City, where he served as a deacon. According to his family, Mr. Bittle helped raise his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His family and friends called him D.D., which his family said he loved to be called. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two children, Mary Chris Lambermont and Tony Bittle; and by four siblings, Chris, James, Mary Ingram and Martha Devaney. Mr. Bittle is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Ellen "Doc" Stair Bittle; his grandson, Brock Rains and wife, Terri; two great-grandsons, David Rains and Christopher Rains; his granddaughter, Leora Wallace and husband, Greg; and by two great-grandchildren, Chrissy Manning and Dusty Manning. Jean Montgomery of Clinton and Ned and Janice Lambermont of Fairhope, Ala., are considered special friends of Mr. Bittle and his wife. A memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with the Rev. Brian Courtney of Lake City Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be at Leach Cemetery in Lake City. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of contributions to the Leach Cemetery Grounds Funds, 330 Old Clear Branch Lane, Lake City, TN 37769. William Albert Johnson, 73, of Norris, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born April 14, 1930, in Brooksville, Fla. Mr. Johnson was an art and picture framer for 25 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Norris. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of 35 years, Dot Johnson; his daughter, Eve Johnson, of New Port News, Va.; two sons, William Al Johnson and George Johnson, both of Chattanooga; two stepdaughters, Dana Ellis of Birmingham, Ala., and Paula McCarthy of Ackron, Ohio; three stepsons, Martin Ellis of Caryville, Bernie Ellis of Santa Fe and Steve Ellis of Columbus, Miss.; and by several grandchildren and stepgrandchildren. A funeral Mass was to be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Norris with the Rev. Gerard Finucane officiating. Burial was to follow at Norris Memorial Gardens off the Norris Freeway near Cross Pike Road. The family was to receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements. James H. "Red" Willis, 73, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, after a short battle with colon cancer. He was a Baptist. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps serving in Japan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert H. Willis and Clara Belle Willis; a brother, J.C. Willis; and by a granddaughter, Brandy Lynn Carter. Mr. Willis is survived by his wife, Joyce Willis, of Clinton; two daughters, Sonya Franklin and husband, Shawn, of Oak Ridge, and Lynn Carter and husband, Ronnie, of Clinton; his son, Eddie Willis and wife, Bobbie, of Clinton; and by three grandchildren, Lee Carter, Cody Franklin and Chloe Willis. He is also survived by four sisters, Belle Caulder of Oakland, Miss., Margie Logan and husband, Junior, and Dianne Crafton and husband, Ralph, all of South Haven, Miss., and Alice Willis of Memphis; three brothers, Bob Willis and wife, Ellen, of Culpepper, Va., Richard Willis and wife, Irene, of Grantsville, Utah, and Dee Willis of Memphis; a special aunt, Kathryn Hauthorn of Vicksburg, Miss.; and by several nieces and nephews. The funeral was Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with the Rev. Tony McAfee officiating. Burial was to be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Anderson Memorial Gardens on the Oliver Springs Highway in Clinton with full military rites by the Campbell County Honor Guard. Martin Taylor, of Brownsville, the son of the Rev. Jim and Pat Taylor of Oak Ridge, died in Brownsville. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete at press time. ============================================ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG Count no day lost in which you have waited your turn, took only your share and sought advantage over no one.

PATRICK, MRS. ETTA, age 65 of Wartburg, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2003 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mitchell and Dora Armes; Sister, Hazel Brown; Brother, V.D. Armes. She is survived by her husband, Robert (Bobby) Patrick of Wartburg; Daughter, Renee Jones and Husband Marvin of Texas; Two grandchildren, Robert and Meaghan Jones of Texas; Two sisters, Betty Tucker and Peggy Liles, both of Wartburg; Two brothers, Archie Armes and wife Dorothy of Devonia and Arnold Armes and wife Mildred of Lancing; A host of nieces, nephews and friends. She was loved by many. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 20, 2004 from 6-8 pm at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8 pm with Bro. Gary Armes officiating. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, 2 pm in Petros Cemetery. --------- HEIDLE, MR. LOVE, AGE 90, OF WARTBURG, DIED SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 17, 2004, IN THE ROANE MEDICAL CENTER, HARRIMAN, TENN. HE WAS A LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF MORGAN CO. AND A MEMBER OF LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY PARENTS; ERNEST AND AMANDA HEIDLE, SISTERS; VADNA HELTON AND ANN HALL. SURVIVING, WIFE; MINA GUNTER HEIDLE, WARTBURG DAUGHTER; MARGARET GIBSON AND HUSBAND, JIM, OF WARTBURG GRAND DAUGHTER; DEBBIE LADD AND HUSBAND, CHIP, OF KNOXVILLE GRAND SON; MARK GIBSON AND WIFE, SUSAN OF LEBANON, TENN. NINE GREAT GRAND CHILDREN SISTERS; GENEVA BULLEN, OF WARTBURG AND WANDA SELF, OF JEFFERSONVILLE, IND. BROTHERS; BOB, GENE AND HERBERT HEIDLE, ALL OF WARTBURG THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2004, FROM 1 TO 3 P.M. SCHUBERT FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, WARTBURG, WITH FUNERAL SERVICES TO FOLLOW. REV. DAVID ACRES OFFICIATING. INTERMENT WILL BE IN THE MORGAN MEMORIAL GARDENS, WARTBURG. ---------------- BUNCH, MRS. TWYLA GAIL, age 42, of Rockwood, born April 17, 1961 in Bell Co., Texas, passed on January 16, 2004, Roane Medical Center, Harriman, Tn.. Twyla was preceded in death by her first husband; Danny Morgan, grand parents; Dave and Susie Freytag, of Wartburg, Bill Rich of Talbot, and Cora Hall, of Wartburg. Surviving husband; Fred (Bobby) Bunch Parents; Charles C. and Marjorie Rich of Sunbright Son; Danny C. Morgan and wife, Joii, of Knoxville Grand son; Daniel, of Knoxville Daughter; Summer Dawn Morgan, of Knoxville Grandmother; Idel Rich of Talbot Sisters; Angela Rich of Nashville, April Thomas of Sunbright and Norma Owens of Rutledge Brother; Charles L. Rich of Colbert, Ok. And a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins The family will receive friends Sunday evening, January 18, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg, with funeral services to follow. Rev. Steve Gadd will officiating. Graveside services will be held Monday 1 p.m. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Sunbright.

>From my Candyman List: Database http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilissdsa/text_files/database_intro2.htm Main URL - International Society of Sons and Daughters of Slave Ancestry Slave Archival Collection Database http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilissdsa/ Conniesue --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.563 / Virus Database: 355 - Release Date: 1/17/04

>From the Knoxville News Sentinel 20 Jan 2004 DAVIS, CATHERINE LOUISE (GRAY) age 69, DAVIS, GUY JR. - age 76 of Lake City, JOHNSON, WILLIAM ALBERT - age 73, of Norris SPEAKS, RUFUS COLBERT (JOE), JR. - 79, WILLIS, JAMES H. "RED" - age 73, \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ DAVIS, CATHERINE LOUISE (GRAY) age 69, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2004 in Englewood, Ohio. She was formerly of Huber Heights, Ohio, retiring in 1987 to LaFollette, TN. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Powell Valley Homemakers. Preceded in death by: her parents, Amos and Mollie Gray; and brother, Clarence Amos Gray (C.A.). She was the loving wife of Thomas Eugene Davis of LaFollette. Loving mother to: Michael Davis (Sandi), Linda Hunt (Steve), Melissa Gilmore (David), Patricia Dammann (Roy), Kathryn Moore (Brian). Loving grandmother to: Kirk, Justin, Cole, Zachary, Taylor, Brianna, Patrick and Alex. Loving sister to: Glenda Musick (Jerry), James Gray (Lovada), Roy Lee Gray (Jane); and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. Funeral service 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 21 at Cross Chapel, Rev. Bobby Hatfield officiating. Interment in Beeler Cemetery, Speedwell. The family will receive friends 6 till 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Cross Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, 45420. Arrangements by Cross Funeral Home. DAVIS, GUY JR. - age 76 of Lake City, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2004. Visitation: 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2004 in Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rick Teague officiating. Interment: 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Lake City, TN. Hatmaker Funeral Home in charge of arrangements JOHNSON, WILLIAM ALBERT - age 73, of Norris passed away Sunday, January 18, 2004 at Methodist Medical Center. Bill was born April 14, 1930 in Brooksville, Florida. He was a Art and Picture framer for 25 years. He was a veteran in the United States Army. He was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Norris. Preceded in death by: parents. Survivors: wife of 35 years, Dot Johnson of Norris; daughter, Eve Johnson of New Port News, VA; sons, William Al Johnson of Chattanooga, George Johnson of Chattanooga; step daughters, Dana Ellis of Birmingham, ALA, Paula McCarthy of Ackron, Ohio; step sons, Martin Ellis of Caryville, Bernie Ellis of Santa Fe, Steve Ellis of Columbus, MISS; several grandchildren and step grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Norris at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2004, Father Gerard Finucane officiating. Visitation prior to Mass beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be held following funeral at Norris Memorial. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home of Clinton in charge of all arrangements. SPEAKS, RUFUS COLBERT (JOE), JR. - 79, of Chattanooga, formerly of Knoxville and Jellico, Tennessee, died at his home, Sunday January 18, 2004. He was a member of First Baptist Church Chattanooga. Mr. Speaks was an Army veteran of the D-Day invasion of Normandy during WWII and a graduate of the University of Tennessee. He was a Certified Public Accountant for most of his working life. He founded the Knoxville Gem and Mineralogical Society and was a past president of the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies. He was a Mason. He was the son of the late Rufus Colbert and Alma Lynch Speaks. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Mitchell Speaks and a brother Elijah (Tubby) Speaks. Mr. Speaks is survived by a brother, David Speaks of San Andreas, California; two daughters, Carol Speaks Proud and her husband, J.R. of Gatlinburg, formerly of Rome, Georgia, and Dr. Kathleen Dianne Speaks of Chattanooga; two grandchildren, LeAnne Proud of San Diego, California and David Proud of Atlanta, Georgia. The family and friends will meet at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday for a 11:30 a.m. graveside and interment service with full military honors presented by East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel WILLIS, JAMES H. "RED" - age 73, passed peacefully at 8:46 a.m., January 16, 2004 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge after a short battle with colon cancer. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a Veteran of U. S. Army Air Core having served in Japan. Preceded in death by: father, Robert H. Willis and mother, Clara Belle Willis; brother, J. C. Willis; and granddaughter, Brandy Lynn Carter. Survivors: wife. Joyce Willis of Clinton; daughters, Sonya & husband, Shawn Franklin, of Oak Ridge; Lynn & husband, Ronnie Carter, of Clinton; son, Eddie & wife, Bobbie Willis, of Clinton; grandchildren, Lee Carter, Cody Franklin and Chloe Willis; sisters, Belle Caulder of Oakland, Ms, Margie & husband, Junior Logan, of South Haven, Ms, Alice Willis of Memphis, Tn., Dianne & husband, Ralph Crafton, of South Haven, Ms.; brothers, Bob & wife, Ellen Willis, of Culpepper, Va.; Richard & wife, Irene Willis, of Grantsville, Dee Willis of Memphis; special aunt, Kathryn Hauthorn of Vicksburg, Ms.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, January 19, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with the Rev. Tony McAfee officiating. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, January 19th. Interment will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20th at Anderson Memorial Garden with full military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. 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

You are welcome. Conniesue ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bev Gray" <beby@sympatico.ca> To: <TNMORGAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 1936 7:15 PM Subject: Re: [TNMORGAN] Index - Sketches of Tennessee's Pioneer Baptist Preachers (Burnett, 1919) Thanks Conniesue, for the interesting article on my long ago "cousin" Tidence Lane, not my branch but very interesting! Bev Gray --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.563 / Virus Database: 355 - Release Date: 1/17/04

>From The Oak Ridger 19 Jan 2004 Ruby K. Bright, 88, of Oak Ridge, Helen Marie Fultz, 81, of Oak Ridge, Sybol Dalphine Hopper, 59, of Clinton, Marie Muller, 90, of Oak Ridge, Richard Clifton "Wick" Rather, 82, of Oliver Springs, \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Ruby K. Bright, 88, of Oak Ridge, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004. She was a member of Central Baptist Church. According to her family, she loved her family and her bull terrier, Happy. Her family said she loved fishing, camping, bowling, looking at the moon and trips to Cades Cove and Norris Dam with her friend, Levi Bailey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Bright; a grandson, Jason Harold Bright; and a brother and by sister, Melvin Kirk and Millie Bond. Mrs. Bright is survived by two sons, Kirk Bright and wife, Ellen, of Spring City, and Mark Bright and wife, Margie, of Clinton; three grandchildren, Kelly Amanns, Kris Bright and wife, Liping, and Amy Talley and husband, Adam; and by several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Harrison Kirk and wife, Nancy, of Maryville, and Cloyd Kirk and wife, Helen, of Athens; two sisters, Audrey Heckert and Dottie Sutton, both of Maryville; several nieces and nephews; and by a special friend, Levi Bailey. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with the Rev. Dr. Roy Graves officiating. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of contributions to a charity of the donor's choice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at Weatherford Mortuary. Helen Marie Fultz, 81, of Oak Ridge, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at Briarcliff Health Care Center. Born March 28, 1922, in Honaker, Va., she was the daughter of Joseph and Dora Thompson Peak. Mrs. Fultz worked as an accountant with J.C. Penney Co. Inc. for 15 years. After she retired, she opened Nana's Day Care and worked for another 15 years. She was a member of Central Baptist Church. Her family said she loved children and in earlier years was an avid square dancer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Fultz, on May 6, 1986. Mrs. Fultz is survived by her son, Richard Fultz and wife, Myra, of Oak Ridge; her daughter, Sandra K. Nelson and husband, James, of Clinton; four grandchildren, Heather Cupp and husband, Alec, and Amanda Bailey and husband, Kier, all of Oak Ridge, Christy Lamon and husband, Mike, and Shelly Swafford and husband, Greg, all of Knoxville; and by seven great-grandchildren. The funeral was Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, at Weatherford Mortuary with the Rev. Bob Gray officiating. A graveside service was to be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at Anderson Memorial Gardens, Oliver Springs Highway, Clinton. Sybol Dalphine Hopper, 59, of Clinton, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at her home. Born Nov. 11, 1944, in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the Rev. Fred Bean, now deceased, and Marie Huckaby Bean. Her niece, Mary McCulley, also died earlier. In addition to her mother, Mrs. Hopper is survived by her husband of 39 years, Ronald Hopper; three sons, Ronald Hopper and wife, Nichole, of Clinton, Terry Hopper and wife, Jeri, of Oak Ridge, and Timmy Hopper and wife, Donna, of Lake City; and by six grandchildren, Patience Collins, Summer Hopper, Destiny Hopper, Christian Hopper, Hannah Hopper and Madison Hopper. He is also survived by five brothers, Rueben Bean and wife, Peggy, the Rev. Freddie Bean and wife, Melissa, and Charles Bean, all of Clinton, Jimmy Bean and wife, Mildred, of Oliver Springs, and Ray Bean and wife, Bonnie, of Frost Bottom; six sisters, Helen McGill and husband, Doc, and Mary Rose and Pat Ford, all of Clinton, Sandra Jobe and husband, Ron, Beatrice Miller and husband, Lester, and Anna Jo Bridges and husband, the Rev. Eddie Bridges, all of Lake City, and Joyce Hutchison and husband, Kenny, of Andersonville; a sister-in-law, Brenda Brown and husband, Tom, of Medora, Ind.; and by several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The funeral was to be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church in Clinton with the Rev. Joe Cagley and the Rev. Gary Smith officiating. Burial was to follow at Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church cemetery. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements. Marie Muller, 90, of Oak Ridge, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, at The Estates of Oak Ridge, of complications of congestive heart failure. Born June 6, 1913, in Holle, Germany, she was the daughter of Hermine and Wilhelm Vasterling. In her late-teen years, she worked as a homemaker for a prominent Lutheran pastor's family in Hildesheim. In 1936, she married Henry Muller of Ringstedt. They moved to Weissenfels in 1938, where she worked for a dairy company. They fled East Germany with their two daughters in 1946 to Henry Muller's boyhood home in the West. In 1950, she immigrated with her family to Brooklyn, N.Y. It was there she learned the confectionery business at the store of her sister-in-law and spouse. Her family said the focal point of her life was her family. The Mullers purchased their first business in New York, N.Y., in 1954. They then moved to Long Island, N.Y., where they bought a second ice cream parlor/luncheonette. Their store was recognized for its excellent chocolate-Easter confections and lunch trade. Mrs. Muller retired with her husband from business in 1974 and moved to Whiting, N.J. She was an avid vegetable gardener who shared her produce with the entire neighborhood. She enjoyed making ceramic crafts which still decorate her families' homes. Mrs. Muller and her spouse moved to Oak Ridge on March 15, 2000, to The Estates of Oak Ridge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years in September 2002; a brother, Ewald Vasterling; and by a sister, Herta Klussmann. Mrs. Muller is survived by her daughters, Sigrid Ludemann and husband, Carl, of Oak Ridge, and RoseMarie Johnson of Whiting, N.J.; four grandchildren, Donald Ludemann and wife, Debra, of St. Paul, Minn., Carol Ludemann Barcus and husband, John, of Huron, Ohio, Eva Johnson Oliver and husband, Thomas, of Chester, N.H., and David Johnson of Austin, Texas; and by four great-grandchildren, Colin Barcus of Notre Dame, Ind., Matthew Barcus and Geoffrey Barcus, both of Huron, and Heather Oliver of Chester; and by two sisters, Elfriede Domhöver and Brunhilde Wege, both of Germany. A memorial service was held Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, at Grace Lutheran Church with the Rev. Stephen Damos officiating. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of donations to the Memorial Garden of Grace Lutheran Church, 131 W. Gettysburg Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830, or to Christ Lutheran Church, 40 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting, NJ 08759-3025. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Richard Clifton "Wick" Rather, 82, of Oliver Springs, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, at his home. Born May 19, 1921, in the Wheat community of Roane County, he was the son of Jackson K. Rather and Elsie Hembree Rather. Mr. Rather was a U.S. Navy veteran and served in World War II. He was a retired teamster, truck driver, retiring in 1984 after working for 30 years. He attended New Fairview Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. According to his family, Mr. Rather raised parrots. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Freels and husband, Ben; a brother, Floyd Rather; and by two brothers-in-law, Alvin Stout and Vann Hatfield. Mr. Rather is survived by his wife of 56 years, June Rutherford Rather; his daughter, Judy Buchanan and husband, Jack, of Karns; two sons, James Rather of Newport Beach, Calif., and Rick Rather and wife, Debbie, of Palm Bay, Fla.; and by three grandchildren, Keith Rather and wife, Carrie, of Palm Bay, and Christopher Buchanan and Brandon Buchanan, both of Kingsport. He is also survived by two brothers, Don Rather and wife, Anna, and Jack Rather and wife, Geraldine, all of Oliver Springs; and by four sisters, Lillie Hatfield of Baltimore, Md., Ruth Stout of Kingsport, Irene Jones and husband, Roger, of Coalfield, and Shirley Goodman and husband, Fred, of Karns. The funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, in the chapel of Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs with the Rev. Tommy Hensley and the Rev. Scott Queener officiating. A graveside service was Sunday, Jan. 18, at Anderson Memorial Gardens, Oliver Springs Highway, Clinton. =========================================== 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 my Candyman List: Church Records Project ~ USGenWeb Archives Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/churches/?o_xid=00224688806942142157&sourceid=00224688806942142157 Conniesue --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.563 / Virus Database: 355 - Release Date: 1/17/04

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>From my Candyman List: Index - Sketches of Tennessee's Pioneer Baptist Preachers (Burnett, 1919) http://www.knoxcotn.org/tnbaptists/ Conniesue --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.563 / Virus Database: 355 - Release Date: 1/17/04

>From The LaFollette Press 15 Jan 2004 Ruby Idella Parker Alley Lorene Carmony, age 80, John W. Dreihs, age 77, of Jacksboro Erma Ruth Hackler Fitzpatrick, age 71, of Jellico Mittie Griffin, age 86, of Jellico James Thomas Johnson, age 47, of Speedwell Janice Lemon, age 73, Tim Poston, age 42, of Speedwell Patty (Pat) Riggs, age 49, of LaFollette Jerry Clinton Sharp, John H. "Bud" Smith, age 88 of Powell, James Edward Stanford, age 82, of Jacksboro Pearl Wilson Sharp, age 89, of LaFollette Arthur Glenn Torreance, age 81, of LaFollette Mark Lynn Underwood, age 39, of LaFollette \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Ruby Idella Parker Alley died Jan. 4 at Glenwood Rehabilitation Center, Florence. She was born Feb. 1, 1902 at Balkan, Ky, the eldest daughter of William Henry Harrison Parker and Drucilla Boatright Parker. She was baptized into the Presbyterian faith, but later joined the Leatherwood Baptist Church at Leatherwood, Ky, where she was an active member. She was a member of D.A.R. and also joined with her late husband Ben Alley as sponsor and hostess for numerous multi-state family reunions at their home in Cumberland Gap, Tn. After moving to LaFollette Court Assisted Living in LaFollette, she attended church services, Bible studies and singings regularly held in the chapel in LaFollette Court. Preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Drucilla Parker; husband, Benjamin Earl Alley; son, Harold Dean Alley; sister, Octavia Parker Alley, Eva Parker Golden, Diane Sturdivant Stuart, Marie Sturdivant White, Janet Sturdivant McGhee; brother, Steve Sturdivant and Benny Sturdivant. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Jewett Alley, Wake Forest, N.C.; daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and Greg Miller, LaFollette and Patty and Jay Klos, Florence, Ala; brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Aileen Sturdivant, Waterford, Mi, Jimmy and June Sturdivant, Hulen, Ky; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorcas and Leland Dishman, Pineville, Ky, Juanita and Joe Grey, Lexington, Ky, Roberta Martin, Winchester, Ky; grandsons, Michael Alley, Wake Forest, NC , Jeffrey and wife, Jamie Alley, Franklin, NC, Keith and wife, Lynette Miller, Knoxville; granddaughters, Melissa and husband, Glen McGraft, Mesa, Az, Barksdale Klos, Florence, Al; great-grandsons, Lance Alley, Franklin, NC and Ryan McGraft, Mesa, Az. Funeral services were at Creech's Funeral Home with Rev. Don Reynolds officiating. Interment was in Greenhills Memorial Gardens. Creech Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Lorene Carmony, age 80, died Jan. 4 at Baptist Hospital in Knoxville. She was a follower of the Baptist Faith and attended Elm Grove Baptist Church. She was born April 26, 1923 to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Taylor of Rose Hill, Va. She had three brothers and seven sisters. Survivors include her sister, Verla Hedrick, Gibson Station, Va; daughter, Annette Stegall, Powell Valley Marina; son, James B. Stringer, Shelby Township, Mi; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many dear friends to mourn her passing. Memorial services were Jan. 6 with Rev. H.Lee Ray officiating. Cremation Options, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements. John W. Dreihs, age 77, of Jacksboro died Jan. 11 at St. Mary's Medical Center Knoxville. He attended Cedar Hill Baptist Church and was a member of Norwood-Winton Lodge F & AM #576 of Norwood, Oh. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a very hard worker and was a very honest man. He enjoyed working with wood and animals very much. Preceded in death by his parents, John Darby and Norma Diebold Dreihs. Survivors include his wife, Helen Dreihs, Jacksboro; son, John Anthony Dreihs, Green Castle, In; daughters, Kathy Grimm and Karol Martin, both of Jacksboro, Karen Stevenson, Indianapolis, In and Krissy Heeg, Cincinatti, Oh; 13 grandchildren , 13 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives, friends and great neighbors. Funeral services were Jan. 13 at Cedar Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Arnold and Father Joe Campbell officiating. In lieu of flowers make donations to First Presbyterian Church The Homeless Shelter Fund. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Erma Ruth Hackler Fitzpatrick, age 71, of Jellico died Jan. 10 at Beech Tree Manor. Preceded in death by her husband, Roy Fitzpatrick; parents, George and Rosetta Mae Hackler. Survivors include her brothers, George Hackler, Jellico, Sam Hackler, LaFollette, James Hackler, Jellico; sisters, Maxine Fitzpatrick, West Point, Tn, Geneva Miller, Corbin, Ky, Louise Sherrell, Ringgold, Ga, Nannie Cummins, Toledo, Oh, Margie Lowe, Elk Valley, Alene Kidd, Jellico, Lorene Delaney, Harrison, Tn, Janey Delaney, Jellico; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Jan. 12 in the Sanctuary of the Mountain Assembly Church of God in Jellico with Rev. Johnny Douglas and Rev. Ray Landes officiating. Interment was in the Hackler Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Mittie Griffin, age 86, of Jellico died Jan. 8 at Beech Tree Manor. Survivors include her sons, Billy Griffin, Jellico, Bobby Griffin, Connersville, In, Ray Griffin, Lexington, Ky; sister, Ruby Whitehead, Shelbyville, IN; brothers, Lloyd Whitehead, Sandusky, Oh and Bill Whitehead, Manchester, Ky; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were Jan. 10 at the Llewellyn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leonard Siler officiating. Interment was in the Paces Creek Cemetery. Llewellyn Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. James Thomas Johnson, age 47, of Speedwell died Jan. 9 at the Claiborne County Hospital. He was a member of the Clear Branch Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Bulie and Sylvia Wilson Johnson. Survivors include ex-wife, Penny Johnson, LaFollette; son and daughter-in-law, Brock and Katherine Johnson, Pioneer; daughters, Michelle and Rebecca Johnson, LaFollette, grandchildren, Kaylee Johnson, Pioneer, Dillion Johnson and Dalton Massey, LaFollette; brother, David Johnson; sisters, Ella Mae Hickman and Alice Johnson, all of LaFollette; several nieces and nephews and host of other friends and relatives. Funeral services were Jan. 12 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Hansford Bolton officiating. Interment was in Davis Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Janice Lemon, age 73, died Jan. 5 at St. Mary's Medical Center after a lifelong career of nursing. Survivors include her husband, Howard Lemon; sister, Barbara Foy; children, James Kimbell, Nancy Morin, Edwin and wife Mildred Kimbell, Daryl and wife Gloria Kimbell, Marion Kimbell, Deborah and husband, Dave Charbonneau, Juli Stewart, Milly Estep, Allen and wife Shirley Kimbell, Merry Ann Kimbell, Barbara Kimbell, Jeffrey Desotell; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Jacksboro. At her request her body was donated to the University of Tennessee for educational purposes. Tim Poston, age 42, of Speedwell died Jan. 8 at Middlesboro ARH. He was born Aug. 12, 1961 in Campbell County. He was of the Baptist faith and a lifelong resident of the area. He was a truck driver and a logger. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Claude and Azilee Young, Joe E. and Tishie Poston; father-in-law, C.M. Price. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Diane Price Poston; son, Timothy Andrew James Poston; daughter, Courtney Danielle Poston, all of Speedwell; parents, J.D. and Anna Lou Young Poston; brother, Scott and wife Allyson Poston; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon and John McCullem, Donna and Greg Jeffers, all of LaFollette; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Jeff Jones, Speedwell. Funeral services were Jan. 11 at Reece Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Bonner officiating. Music by Kris Wilburn and family. Interment was in Carr Cemetery. Reece Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements Patty (Pat) Riggs, age 49, of LaFollette died Jan. 9 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. She was a member of the Stanfield Church of God. Preceded in death by her father, Earnest Riggs, sisters, Eunice Shuttleworth and Helen Wells; brother, Glen Riggs; grandmothers, Nora Woods and Etta Morgan. Survivors include her mother, Mary Iva Riggs Spitzer, LaFollette; sisters, ReEttia Bowlin, Alta Ayers, Melissa Muse and Tonda Weldon, all of LaFollette; brothers, Darrell Riggs, LaFollette, Clifford Riggs and Ronnie Riggs, both of Washington State; stepsisters, Betty, Ja Anna, Rhonda and Jill; several nieces, nephews, other friends and relatives. Funeral services were Jan. 12 at Walters Chapel with Rev. Pat Ayers and Rev. Delmus Bruce officiating. Interment was in Bakers Forge Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Jerry Clinton Sharp, born May 11, 1938 in Norton, Va died Dec. 29 at him home in Pearl River, Louisiana. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pearl River, a member of W.D. White Lodge #408 for 25 years and 32 degree Mason. He was an Army veteran and retired from Chevron Oil Company. Survivors include his wife, Gayle K. Sharp; daughter, Angela, Denver; son, Thomas, Pearl River; grandchildren, Aaron and Danielle; great-grandchildren, Damyen, Thomas and Cecelia; mother, Helen W.Sharp; sister, Shirley Stanberry, Powell. Memorial services were held Jan. 2 at First United Methodist Church in Slidell, Louisiana. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care, 770 Gause Blvd., Suite C, Slidell, LA 70458 or First United Methodist Church, 433 Erlanger Ave., Slidell, LA 70458. John H. "Bud" Smith, age 88 of Powell, died Jan. 8 at St. Mary's Hospice in Halls. He was a faithful member of Sharon Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Reba Hayes Smith; sister, Doris Thompson; Ora Carr and Helen Hatmaker. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Mary Marlow Smith; son, George Hayes and wife Cassie Smith, LaFollette; grandson, Eddie and wife Carla Smith, Powell; granddaughter, Peggy and husband, David Hunley, Caryville; great grandchildren, Kaitlyn and James David; brother, George A. Smith, LaFollette; sister, Jeanette Carr, LaFollette, Isabel Goins, Mi and Shirley Mynatt, Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Jan. 9 at Sharon Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Robertson and Pastor Dennis Blazer officiating. Interment was in Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sharon Baptist Church Building Fund. Mynatt Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. James Edward Stanford, age 82, of Jacksboro died Jan.11 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was of the Baptist Faith and U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Anna Stanford; brothers, Elmer and Lloyd Stanford; sister, Stella Burnette. Survivors include his sister, Zora Smiddy, LaFollette; several nieces, nephews, and host of friends. Funeral services were Jan. 13 at Cross Chapel with Rev. David Hicks officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery with Military Honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.Irene "Rainey" Lobertini Stratton Irene "Rainey" Lobertini Stratton, age 93, of LaFollette died Jan. 10 at St. Mary's Health and Rehabilitation Center of Campbell County. She was the eldest member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and was the treasurer of the Catholic Women's Group for 40 years. Her family, as Italian immigrants, helped to build the first Catholic Church in LaFollette. Preceded in death by her husband, James L. Stratton; parents, Giacinto Lobertini and Leonilda Ramello Lobertini; brothers, Frank, Leo, and Lew Lobertini; sisters, Caroline Lobertini, Margaret Guy and Marie Burns. Survivors include her daughter, Martha Ann Laxton and husband, Gary; son, James W. Stratton and wife Jean; grandchildren, Steve Stratton and wife, Becky, Barry Stratton and wife, Sabrina, Lee Ann Sharp and husband, Keith, Scott Laxton and wife, Tina, Amy Rutherford and husband, Richard; great-grandchildren, Stephanie Stratton, Leah and Courtney Stratton, Sarah and Seth Sharp, Matthew and Rainey Laxton, Tanner, Nolan and Grace Rutherford; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family would like to extend special thanks to St. Mary's Health and Rehabilitation Center for the loving care given to our loved one over the last six years. Funeral Mass was Jan. 12 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Joe Campbell and Father Greg Neuzil officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Catholic Women's Group of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Pearl Wilson Sharp, age 89, of LaFollette died Jan. 8 at St. Mary's Nursing Home. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her husband, George Luther Sharp; son, Emmitt Sharp; daughter, Thelma Sharp. Survivors include her sons, Carlos Pete Sharp, Ralph Sharp, Denny Sharp, all of LaFollette; daughters, Edna Johnson, Nadine Miller and Monnie Crutchfield, all of LaFollette; 21 grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Jan. 10 at Cross Chapel with Rev. Don Reynolds and Rev. Larry Watts officiating. Interment was in Bakers Forge Cemetery. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Arthur Glenn Torreance, age 81, of LaFollette died Jan. 9 at St. Mary Medical Center of Campbell County. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Cullen Torreance. Survivors include his wife, Frances Torreance, LaFollette; step-children, Larry Demeza, Cleveland, Oh, Sharon Johnson, Robert Demeza, both of LaFollette, Henry Demeza, Cleveland, Oh; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sister, Lula Mae Torreance, Sarasota, Fl; one niece and host of other relatives and friends. No Funeral services were planned. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Mark Lynn Underwood, age 39, of LaFollette died Jan. 5 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was a member of Saukvillage Baptist Church of Saukvillage, Ill. He was a loving husband, father, and son who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing and was loved by all who knew him. Preceded in death by his father, N.E. Underwood; grandmother, Effie Parker, Della Underwood. Survivors include his wife, Tammy Underwood, LaFollette; son, Brett Underwood, LaFollette; daughter, Courtney Underwood, LaFollette; mother, Dorothy Underwood, LaFollette; sister, Pam Shoemaker, Il; brother, Benny Bailey, Tx; father and mother-in-law, Leon and Betty White; special sister-in-law, Diane Meredith, LaFollette; several loving nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Jan. 8 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Don Reynolds, Rev. Charles Sparks and Rev. Larry Watts officiating. Interment was in the Well Springs Cemetery. Martin Wilson 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 19 Jan 2004 BITTLE, JOHN BROCK - of Lake City, BRIGHT, RUBY K. - 88 of Oak Ridge, \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ BITTLE, JOHN BROCK - of Lake City, Tn., passed away in the early morning of Sunday, January 18, 2004. John was born on February 18, 1914, making him one month shy of 90 years old at his passing. In his life he worked for Magnet Mills until moving to Oak Ridge to work for Tennessee Eastman, Y-12. He then moved to Lake City to work with his brother, Chris Bittle, at the Corner Drug Store until Chris had passed. In 1972, John retired from Ortec. Also, he was a member and Deacon of First Baptist Church of Lake City. John helped raise his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family and friends called him D.D., which he loved to be called so much. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Ellen Stair Bittle (Doc); grandson, Brock & wife, Terri Rains; and great-grandsons, David & Christopher Rains; granddaughter, Leora & husband, Greg Wallace; and great- grandchildren, Chrissy & Dusty Manning; special friends of D.D. and Doc are Jean Montgomery of Clinton, and Ned & Janice Lambermont of Fairhope, Alabama. Preceded in death are D.D.'s father and mother, W. J. & Rosa Bittle; children, Mary Chris Lambermont and Tony Bittle and siblings, Chris, James, Mary Ingram & Martha Devaney. The family will be receiving friends at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 from 6- 8 PM. A memorial service will follow. Rev. Brian Courtney, Pastor of Lake City First Baptist Church will be officiating. A burial service will be at the Leach Cemetery. Please send any memorials to the Leach Cemetery Ground Fund at 330 Old Clear Branch Lane, Lake City, Tn., 37769. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton in charge of all arrangements. BRIGHT, RUBY K. - 88 of Oak Ridge, went to be with God, Saturday, January 17, 2004. A member of Central Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. She loved her family, Bull Terrier- Happy, fishing, camping, bowling, looking at the moon, and trips to Cades Cove and Norris Dam with her friend Levi Bailey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Bright; grandson, Jason Harold Bright; brother, Melvin Kirk; sister, Millie Bond of Greeneville. Mrs. Bright is survived by two sons, Kirk Bright and wife, Ellen of Spring City, Mark Bright and wife, Margie of Clinton; three grandchildren, Kelly Amanns, Kris Bright and wife, Liping, Amy Talley and husband, Adam; several great-grandchildren; brothers, Harrison Kirk and wife, Nancy of Maryville, Cloyd Kirk and wife, Helen of Athens; sisters, Audrey Heckert and Dottie Sutton of Maryville; several nieces and nephews who loved her;. and a very special friend, Levi Bailey. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, 11 AM at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with Dr. Roy Graves officiating. The family requests that memorials be in the form of contributions to their favorite charity. The family will receive friends on Monday, the 19th of January from 6-8 PM at Weatherford Mortuary, Oak Ridge. =========================================== 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 18 Jan 2004 HOPPER, SYBOL DALPHINE - age 59, of Clinton VOWELL, JEANETTE "JANIE" - age 83 of Lake City, WILLIS, JAMES H. "RED" - age 73, \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ HOPPER, SYBOL DALPHINE - age 59, of Clinton TN won the victory over death on Friday January 16, 2004 at her home. She was born on November 11, 1944 in Anderson County, she was preceded in death by: father, Rev. Fred Bean; and niece, Mary McCulley. Survivors: husband of 39 years Ronald Hopper of Clinton; mother, Marie Huckaby Bean; sons, Ronald and Nichole Hopper of Clinton, Terry and Geri Hopper of Oak Ridge, Jimmy and Donna Hopper of Lake City; brothers; Rueben and Peggy Bean of Clinton, Jimmy and Mildred Bean of Oliver Springs, Charles Bean of Clinton, Ray and Bonnie Bean of Frost Bottom, Rev. Freddie and Melissa Bean of Clinton; sisters; Helen and Doc McGill of Clinton, Sandra and Ron Jobe of Lake City, Joyce and Kenny Hutchison of Andersonville, Beatrice and Lester Miller of Lake City, Mary Rose and Pat Ford of Clinton, Anna Jo and Rev. Eddie Bridges of Lake City; sister-in-law, Brenda and Tom Brown of Medora, Ind.; grandchildren, Patience Collins, Summer Hopper, Destiny Hopper Christian Hopper, Hannah Hopper, Madison Hopper; and several nieces nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday January 18, 2004 from 6 to 8:00 pm at Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. The funeral service will be on Monday at 11:00 am at the Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church in Clinton with the Rev. Joe Cagley and Mary Smith officiating the interment will follow in the Jarnigan Chapel Church Cemetery. Holley Gamble Funeral in Clinton in charge of all arrangements. VOWELL, JEANETTE "JANIE" - age 83 of Lake City, TN., passed away Friday, January 16, 2004 at the Lake City Health Care Center in Lake City, TN. Visitation 6:00-8:30 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2004 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral service 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel. Interment 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 19, 2004 at the Pine Hill Cemetery in Lake City. Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City in charge of arrangements. WILLIS, JAMES H. "RED" - age 73, passed peacefully at 8:46 a.m., January 16, 2004 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge after a short battle with colon cancer. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a Veteran of U. S. Army Air Core having served in Japan. Preceded in death by: father, Robert H. Willis and mother, Clara Belle Willis; brother, J. C. Willis; and granddaughter, Brandy Lynn Carter. Survivors: wife. Joyce Willis of Clinton; daughters, Sonya & husband, Shawn Franklin, of Oak Ridge; Lynn & husband, Ronnie Carter, of Clinton; son, Eddie & wife, Bobbie Willis, of Clinton; grandchildren, Lee Carter, Cody Franklin and Chloe Willis; sisters, Belle Caulder of Oakland, Ms, Margie & husband, Junior Logan, of South Haven, Ms, Alice Willis of Memphis, Tn., Dianne & husband, Ralph Crafton, of South Haven, Ms.; brothers, Bob & wife, Ellen Willis, of Culpepper, Va.; Richard & wife, Irene Willis, of Grantsville, Lee Lissis of Memphis; special aunt, Kathryn Hauthorn of Vicksburg, Ms.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, January 19, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with the Rev. Tony McAfee officiating. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, January 19th. Interment will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20th at Anderson Memorial Garden with full military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. 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

MILLER, HELEN PEARSON, Fayetteville, N.C., formerly of Gobey, TN., died Dec. 30, 2003 at her home in Fayetteville. Miller was raised on a farm in the Elizabeth community near Gobey and spent all her teenage years on the farm. Her parents were Harvey and Maggie Pearson. She met and married her husband, Robert, in 1949 and moved to Fayetteville,N.C., where her husband was stationed with the 82nd Airborne Special Forces at Fort Bragg. She was strictly a military wife, often being left behind for long periods of time while her husband served in Vietnam. Her husband was a career military person and served in WW II, Korea and Vietnam. She always managed to understand the reason her husband had to be away. In April 2003 she was diagnosed with cancer. Although she suffered constantly, she never lost her sense of humor or her smile. She was a devout Christian and attended church regularly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Maggie Pearson; husband, Robert V. Miller; brothers, Carson and Reid Sexton; sisters, Hattie Tilson and Johnnie Jones and nephew Elmer Jones. Survivors include son, Mark Miller and wife, Carol of Wilmington, N.C.; daughter Yvonne M. Pierce; grandsons, Alex and Jacob Miller; granddaughters, Marcie and husband Terry Thompson, and Lisa Pierce; sister, Opal Maden of Harriman and a host of nieces and nephews. Jarnigan and Warren of Fayetteville furnished obituary. [Roane County News]

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