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Hi List Members! The Morgan County News and the Roane County News have upgraded their web sites. A BIG improvement to what they were. Morgan County News http://www.morgancountynews.net/ Roane County News http://www.roanecounty.com/

Hi List Members! Thought some of you might like to check out the new pages that the Morgan County News has! It's really nice!!! http://www.morgancountynews.net/ Also-The Roane County News has upgraded their site: http://www.morgancountynews.net/ Have a great weekend! Juliet

SEIBER, RONALD EDWARD, age 54, a resident of Knoxville and formerly of Oliver Springs, died Tuesday, August 25, 2010 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Mr. Seiber was born on the 20th day of January, 1956 in Oliver Springs. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Ronald worked in the heating and air conditioning business before his disability. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ezekiel Seiber and Lucille Smith Seiber. A private graveside service was held at the Davis Cemetery in Coalfield. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. [Sharp Funeral Home] ---------------------

LEWIS, MRS. MATTIE (SAM) OOTEN, went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2010. She was a member of the White Oak Baptist Church, Oakdale and worked as a seamstress at Edwards Shoe Store for many years. She was preceded in death by husbands; Joe Burton and Lloyd (Curly) Lewis, parents; Hobert and Laura Ooten, sister and brother-in-law; Mae and Bill (Sonny) Mathis, brothers and sisters-in-law; Herbert (Jr.) and Almira Ooten, Glen and Ruth Ooten, Carl and Joyce Ooten, nieces, Darlene andTeresa Ooten, nephews; Donald (Buzz) Mathis , Kenny and Ernie Ooten and special nephew Davey Maddox. Mrs. Lewis is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews, many cousins, friends and a special friend Gene Tate. Memorial service will be Saturday August 28, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at the Mossy Grove Baptist Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home] ---------- PRESLEY, MRS. KATHLEEN M. "KATHY, age 64, a resident of N. Wilder Avenue, Rockwood, TN passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010 at her home. She was born January 27, 1946 in Chicago, IL. Mrs. Presley was a member of Harriman Church of God; and a former employee of Chamberlain Memorial Hospital in Rockwood and of Wal-Mart in Harriman and Oak Ridge. TN. She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Edward Albright; grandson, Eric Carlston Presley; and sisters, Janice and Julie. Survivors include: Husband: Charles Presley of Rockwood, TN Daughters: Tina Marie Arwood & husband, Ronald of Harriman, TN, Laurie Ann Presley of Oakdale, TN Son: Raymond Joseph Albright & wife, Patricia of Rockwood, TN Daughter: Lynda Stage of Rockwood, TN Step-children: Lori Ann Taylor of Princeton, KY, Charles E. Presley, Jr. of Princeton, KY Penny Lisowski of Chicago, IL, Jenny Lynn Presley of Princeton, KY 20 Grandchildren; Several Great Grandchildren Funeral services will be held Monday, August 23, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Rev. Ottis Ball officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in the Piney Grove Cemetery in Midtown, TN. The family will receive friends Monday, August 23, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Evans Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made C/O Evans Mortuary for funeral expenses. [Evans Mortuary] {Note: Mrs. Presley was a former resident of Oakdale.} ------------------

WOODS, GLEN DEAN MORGAN, age 70, a resident of Oliver Springs, died Friday, August 20, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Mrs. Woods was born on the 17th day of March, 1940 in Devonia. She moved to Petros in her early childhood, later moving to Texas and Ohio before moving to Oliver Springs in 1984. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. In addition to caring for her family she enjoyed going to the casino, flea markets, yard sales and flower gardening. Before her retirement she was employed at Austin Powder, Inc. Glen was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Billy Arthur Woods, by a son, Billy Dean Woods, by parents, John H. Morgan and Anna Mae Morgan Cook and by a brother, Roy Hunter. She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Beal and husband, William of Knoxville, by sons; Wayne Woods and wife, Trisha and Paul David Woods and companion, Diane all of Oliver Springs, by grandchildren; Stephanie D. Day of Knoxville, David and Nicky Woods of Oliver Springs, Amanda Woods of McArthur, OH, Kailei Duncan-Woods, Quintin Duncan-Woods and Harleigh Woods of Oliver Springs and by a great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Dixon of Knoxville. She is also survived by a brother, Russell Morgan and wife Nora of Oliver Springs, by sisters; Marion June Morgan, Helen Ashley, Sherri Hopper and husband, Julian of Oliver Springs and Charlotte Lagasse of Clinton, by a daughter-in-law, Sandy Woods of Oliver Springs, a sister-in-law, Ruthie Hunter of Andover, OH, by several nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Shawnee Gregg, and by a special friend, Frances Lane. The family will receive friends Monday, August 23, 2010 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 8:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Tommy Hensley officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 11:00 am at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family expressed their gratitude to the nursing staff of the 4th floor at Methodist Medical Center. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.sharpfh.com [Sharp Funeral Home]

WOODS, GLEN DEAN MORGAN, age 70, a resident of Oliver Springs, died Friday, August 20, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Mrs. Woods was born on the 17th day of March, 1940 in Devonia. She moved to Petros in her early childhood, later moving to Texas and Ohio before moving to Oliver Springs in 1984. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. In addition to caring for her family she enjoyed going to the casino, flea markets, yard sales and flower gardening. Before her retirement she was employed at Austin Powder, Inc. Glen was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Billy Arthur Woods, by a son, Billy Dean Woods, by parents, John H. Morgan and Anna Mae Morgan Cook and by a brother, Roy Hunter. She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Beal and husband, William of Knoxville, by sons; Wayne Woods and wife, Trisha and Paul David Woods and companion, Diane all of Oliver Springs, by grandchildren; Stephanie D. Day of Knoxville, David and Nicky Woods of Oliver Springs, Amanda Woods of McArthur, OH, Kailei Duncan-Woods, Quintin Duncan-Woods and Harleigh Woods of Oliver Springs and by a great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Dixon of Knoxville. She is also survived by a brother, Russell Morgan and wife Nora of Oliver Springs, by sisters; Marion June Morgan, Helen Ashley, Sherri Hopper and husband, Julian of Oliver Springs and Charlotte Lagasse of Clinton, by a daughter-in-law, Sandy Woods of Oliver Springs, a sister-in-law, Ruthie Hunter of Andover, OH, by several nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Shawnee Gregg, and by a special friend, Frances Lane. The family will receive friends Monday, August 23, 2010 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 8:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Tommy Hensley officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 11:00 am at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family expressed their gratitude to the nursing staff of the 4th floor at Methodist Medical Center. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.sharpfh.com

CLARK, MRS. JOANN, age 80 of Wartburg passed away Wednesday August 18, 2010 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. She was preceded in death by her husband: William C. Clark. Her parents: Clarence & Dorothy Cartt Special nephew: Micheal Cartt She is survived by daughter: Karen Clark. Two brothers and sister-in-law: Donald Cartt and Robert & Trudi Cartt. Special niece: Debbie Cartt. And a host of nieces, nephews and other family friends and loved ones. Graveside services will be held Saturday August 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM in the Lane Cemetery with Bro. Vic Davis officiating. [Davis Funeral Home] -------------------- BLACK, MRS. VIRGINIA "HELEN", age 92 of Sunbright passed away Friday August 20, 2010 at Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was preceded in death by husband; Jim Black. Mrs. Black is survived by daughter, Sandi Williams; Grandsons: Reagan and wife Karen, Curt and wife Cindy of Wartburg; Granddaughter, Brittany Schubert and husband, Darrell of Crossville; Great-grandchildren: Jordan, Megan, Madison, Makena, Blake and Paisley. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 22, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., at Schubert Funeral Home, Sunbright. Eastern Star service will follow at 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church, Sunbright with Bro. Frank Kirby officiating. Interment will follow in Sunbright Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral HOme] ----------------

Notice in the Morgan County News: New Hours for the Wartburg Library are: Monday thru Friday, 12 - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

WEST, NORA LEE, 87, of Springfield, Ohio went to be with the Lord Aug. 14, 2010. Born in Manco, Ky. Aug. 8, 1923, then spent most of her life in Tennessee, Nora was the daughter of Sadie (McGlothin) Gough and Harvey Gough. She was a homemaker for most of her life and a faithful member of Northside Baptist Church in Springfield.She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Ruth (West) McCabe and Edward McCabe who devoted their time, love and care to her over the last several years; son and daughter in law, Gary and Brenda West of Tennessee; brother, Richard Gough; sister, Betty Jo Patterson, both of Tenn. grandchildren, Cathy (McCabe) and Aaron Massie, Lori (McCabe) and Walt Dansingburg, Debra, Rebecca, Tina, John, Jerel and Tammy, Adam, Dustin and Jenny West and Vicki (West) Jones and Todd Boone; great-grandchildren, Cara Pituch, Kali and Brad Dansingburg, Chad Arnold, Tasha and Brittany Jones, Scott West, Hayden Boone all of Springfield and Samantha West of Tennessee.Mrs. West was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Jessie West; daughter, Rosaleta (West) Boone; son, Jessie “Sonny” West Jr.; and several brothers and sisters. Visitation was held Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home, 838 East High Street, Springfield. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. in the Memorial Home with Pastor William Salyers officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.richardsraffanddunbar.com. [Morgan County News] -------------- LITTELL, DR. DELVIN E., was born on July 15, 1933 to Lester and Randa Littell. He was the youngest of five children. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree at Southern Adventist University in Chattanooga. He then achieved his M.D. at Loma Linda University in California. He received his Masters in Public Health at Harvard University in Massachussetts and then went on to receive Advanced Degrees in Aerospace Medicine. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Randa Littell; two brothers; and one sister. Dr. Littell is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Theresa Lynn Littell; daughter, Pamela; four sons, Joel, Douglas, Bryan and Marc; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Ned Littell; and many nieces and nephews. Services for Dr. Littell were held on Friday, Aug. 6, 2010 at Wilson County Funeral Home with Pastor, Phillip Cornwell officiating. Interment followed at Wilson County Memorial Park. Wilson County Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. [Morgan County News] ----------------

POWERS, MRS. LALA JEAN MATHIS, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday August 16, 2010. She was born into the Christian home of Aaron and Dorothy Mathis. She accepted Christ as her Savior when she was 4 years old and continued in strong faith throughout her life. She was a member of the White Oak Baptist Church in Oakdale. Through faith and grace she battled Multiple Sclerosis over 40 years. She was a resident of Morgan County Life Care since 1986. While there she was an inspiration to others and loved by all. Before entering Life Care she sang with the Mathis family, enjoyed flower gardening, crocheting, canning and music. She opened her home to many with great love, where there was always food and laughter. She was preceded in death by parents; Aaron and Dorothy Mathis, sister; Rebecca (Becky) Mathis, daughter; Tonya Powers Lawson and nephew Caleb Mathis Brooks. Mrs. Powers is survived by daughters and sons-in-law; Jennifer and Kerry Ruppe of Oakdale, Sonya and Michael Wade of St. Petersburg, Fl. Grandchildren; Jeremy Lemons and wife Sally of Petros, Alex, Valerie and Rachel Ruppe of Oakdale, Michael Wade Jr. of Virginia, Michelle and Meaghan Wade of St. Petersburg, Fl. Two great-grandchildren; Anjelica and Ethan Lemons of Petros.Sister; Rita Mathis Vaughn Ruffner and husband Mack of Harriman, Nephew; Mark Vaughn of Cookeville and niece Melanie Duncan and husband Bill of Scott County and their son Derrick Duncan, ex-husband; William (Bill) Powers of Petros. Funeral services will be Wednesday August 18, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at Schubert Funeral Home Chapel, Wartburg with Bro. Kerry Ruppe officiating. Interment will follow in Rankin Chapel Church Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home]

TINDELL, WILLIAM E. (WILLIE) - age 70, of Deer Lodge, TN, went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2010. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved his family and friends. He was a kind hearted man, loved by all. He is survived by his daughters Carol Parrott (& Darrell Swicegood) and Janet Borrego; grandchildren Melissa Disney (Pooh), Nicholas Borrego; great-grand (dude) Dylan Gayne; and sister Virginia Tindell. Other siblings include Glen (& Pauline) Tindell, Lorene (& Glen) Douglas; loving friends Rose Ann Hicks, Christy Hicks, Maude Cummings, George Borrego, Brent Morgan, Johnnie Howard, Ashley Swicegood, Lily & Garrett Edgeworth; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence, Sr. & Irene Tindell, siblings Clarence Tindell, Jr. (Buck), James Oscar Tindell (Pee Wee), Mary Ann Tindell, Helen Wootsie Hackworth, George Tindell (Tobe), John W. Newcomb, Floyd Newcomb, and Lloyd Newcomb. Visitation service will be held on August 16th 2010 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home with service to follow. Graveside services will be held on August 17th (family will meet at 9:45 a.m.) at 10:00 a.m. at Woodhaven Cemetery in Claxton, TN. You may share your condolences at www.weaverfuneralservices.com <http://www.weaverfuneralservices.com>. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on August 15, 2010

HUMPHREY, MR. KENNETH RAY, age 69 of the Curtain Road in Coalfield passed away Friday, August 13, 2010 in the UT Medical Center of Knoxville. He was a US Navy Veteran and a retired carpenter. Preceded in death by his wife Lee Humphrey, grandchildren Johnathan and Samantha Hobbs; brother James David Humphrey; and parents Burton and Martha Humphrey. Survivors include: Children Paula Hobbs of Covington, Georgia, Debra Roberts (Kenneth) of Oliver Springs Daniel Queening (Danielle) of Apopka, Florida David Queening (Linda) of Dalton, Georgia Grandchildren James and Micheal Hobbs; Hawk and Storm Ferguson; Dillon and Dawson Queening; and Kenneth Lee Queening.Greatgrandchildren Victor Hawk Ferguson; Malachi and Warren Brown Sister Christina Stokely of Harriman A memorial service will be conducted Monday, August 16th at 8:00 pm in the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Rev.’s David Tapp and Waylon Payne officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in the Coal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Evans Mortuary. [Evans Mortuary]t In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Evans Mortuary for funeral expenses.

**FREDERICK, MISS PAMELA SUE, age 51, of La Port, Texas, formerly of Wartburg, passed away Wednesday August 11, 2010 at her home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. [Davis Funeral Home ---------------------- ADKISSON, MR. GARY LYNN, age 50, a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at his home in Petros, Tenn. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Coalfield, Tenn. Proceded in death by his father, Donald Adkisson, Grandparents; Leonard and Lillian Adkisson, Leford and Beulah Bunch. Gary attended the Coalfield Schools. Surviving; wife, Vickie Rayfield Adkisson Daughters; Cyrstal Nicole Griffis, Petros Ashley Kendell, of Knoxville Grand daughter; Kayleigh Howell Mother; Mrs. Rema Sue Adkisson, of Coalfield Sister; Penny Pennington, Oliver Springs Brothers; Randy and Michael Adkisson, of Coalfield, Mark of Clinton and Jeff of Petros Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends The family will receive friends Saturday, August 14, 2010, from 12 until time of services at 2 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, with Rev. Gary Massengill and Rev. Ronald Gutherie officiating. Interment will follow at the Old Petros Cemetery. [Schubert Funeral Home ---------------- t

PATTERSON, MRS. BONITA, age 47 of Oakdale passed away Wednesday August 11, 2010 the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. Bonita worked as an L.P.N. and was employed by Roane Medical Center. She had also worked at the Life Care Center of Morgan County and at Michael Dunn. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Harvey and Mae Loden. A half sister: Peggy Campbell. And a sister-in-law: Helen Patterson Golden. She is survived by her husband: Clifford Paterson. Her children: Jeremy Manis, Amber Manis, Lee Patterson and wife Bridgette, David Patterson and wife Missy. Her mother: Sue Winter. Her father: Fred Winter. Brothers and sisters: Ben Winter and wife Vaunda, Joe Winter, Mary Kay Pence and husband Phil, Sam Winter and wife Cindy, Lisa Moore and husband Buddy, Anne Satterfield and husband Andy. Seven grandchildren: Zackery and Autumn Manis, Corey and Justin Patterson, Devin Greenwell, Lily Patterson and Breanna Davis. And a host of nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones. The family will receive friends Friday August 13, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. Funeral Services will follow at 8:00 PM with Rev. Tim Ruppe officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to assist the family with expenses. [Davis Funeral Home] --------------------- EVERETT, MRS. NELLIE COFFEY HENDRIX, age 80 of Harriman passed away Thursday August 12, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her husband: Donnie Everett. Her parents: Lawrence and Essie Coffey. Five brothers: Vance, David, Frank, Leonard and Larry. And two sisters: Ruby and Helen. She is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law: Robert and Diane Hendrix of Oakdale and Ronald Hendrix of Harriman. Two sisters: Wanda Abston of Oakdale and Linda Kilby of Harriman. Six grandchildren: Miranda and her husband Wes, Randi, Robin and her husband James, Rhonda and her husband Keith, Savannah and Conner. Five great grandchildren: Christopher, Rose, Nathan, Trenton and Trenton. And a host of nieces, nephews and other family friends and loved ones.The family will receive friends Saturday August 14, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 PM with Rev. Tommy Kilby officiating. Graveside services will be Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM in the Crab Orchard Cemetery in Oakdale. [Davis Funeral Home] ---------------

STOWERS, DAVID, age 43, of Deer Lodge, passed away Friday, August 6, 2010 at Roane Medical Center. Mr. Stowers was born March 8, 1967. Mr. Stowers is survived by parents, Donald and Agnes Stowers of Clarkrange; girlfriend, Tracy Smith of Deer Lodge; daughter, Rachael Stowers of Deer Lodge; and several sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, August 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the South Chapel of Mundy Funeral Home with Bro. Lonnie Cook officiating. Mundy Funeral Home of Clarkrange, Tennessee was in charge of services. [Fentress Courier] --------------- VOILES, ADDIE NORTHRUP, age 99, of Northridge, passed away Monday August 2, 2010. Mrs. Voiles was born June 22, 1911 in Morgan County, Tennessee. She enjoyed tending and caring for the plants in her vegetable garden, and loved designing and stitching her beautiful quilts, bringing love and warmth to her family. Mrs. Voiles is survived by two daughters, Lois Voiles Bow and husband Raymond of Allardt, TN and Lula Voiles Barnhart and husband Bill of Beavercreek, OH; one son, Lowell Voiles of Dayton, OH; one sister, Velva Johnson of Winchester, OH; eleven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and twelve great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Voiles was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Voiles; one son, Lawrence Voiles; one daughter, Lola Arden; seven brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Friday, August 6, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of George C. Martin Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Peters, officiating. Burial followed in the Forest Hills Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. George C. Martin Funeral Home of Dayton, Ohio was in charge of services. [Fentress Courier] ----------------

MARSHALL, MRS. EMOGENE, age 81, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at Harriman Care & Rehabilitation Center in Harriman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Justin Marshall in May 2008. She resided in Deer Lodge in the Chestnut Ridge community for 26 years with her husband. She resided in the nursing home for 2 ½ years. She was a member of Pleasant Green Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Rivenbark of Kingston; sons: Thomas Marshall of Michigan and Jeffrey Marshall of Florida; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and three great, great grandchildren. She will be sorely missed by all. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 14th, 2010 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Shelby officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Green Church Cemetery, Deer Lodge. [Schubert Funeral Home] -------------- ADKISSON, GARY ARRANGEMENTS ARE PENDING. [Schubert Funeral Home] ------------- COKER, LAMAR RAY, age 58, a resident of Knoxville and formerly of Coalfield, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010, at his home. He was born October 5, 1951 in Oliver Springs, and was the first set of triplets to be born in this area. He lived in the Coal Hill community until 1959. He moved to Columbus, Georgia and joined the Marine Corps at the age of eighteen, moving back to this area in 1996. Ray was a member of the United States Marine Corps and received an honorable medical discharge in 1984 after fourteen years of service. Mr. Coker received several medals, ribbons, citations, and commendations. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Cecil Gann Coker; sisters, Ann Carroll and Betty Coker; and by brothers, Daniel and Donnie Coker. Mr. Coker is survived by a daughter, Christy Rae Duarte of Knoxville, by a grandson, Aiden Ray Duarte of Knoxville, by brothers, David Coker, Joe Coker, and Harvey Bagwell Jr. all of Columbus, GA, and by sisters, Ethel Weaver of Phoenix City, Alabama, Brenda Collins and Linda Coker both of Columbus, GA, and Susie Coker of Atlanta, GA. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 15, 2010 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 P.M at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow in the funeral home chapel at 8:00 P.M. with Chaplain Phil Gross officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held at 9:30 A.M. Monday, August 16, 2010 at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville, with full military honors. Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs is in charge of arrangements. An online guest book is available for Mr. Coker at www.sharpfh.com. [Sharp Funeral Home] ----------------

What are you wanting to know?  about the road or the bridge? --- On Wed, 8/11/10, Julie Cromwell <janncromwell@highland.net> wrote: From: Julie Cromwell <janncromwell@highland.net> Subject: [TNMORGAN] Can anyone help? To: "tnmorgan" <tnmorgan@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 12:47 PM Can anyone assist with this information? Thanks Julie --------- I am seeking information about the old Burrville Rd that went through Coon Hollow. The bridge trellis is still remaining and it is rumored to have been dismantled in the 30's or 40's. Thanks Jim Duke jandbduke@highland.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNMORGAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Can anyone assist with this information? Thanks Julie --------- I am seeking information about the old Burrville Rd that went through Coon Hollow. The bridge trellis is still remaining and it is rumored to have been dismantled in the 30's or 40's. Thanks Jim Duke jandbduke@highland.net