ANDERSON, GLADYS MARIE WALKER - age 95, of Knoxville, formerly of Sweetwater, Tennessee, passed away at Hillcrest South, Wednesday, January 2, 2008. Mrs. Anderson was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Eugene A. Anderson; parents, Charlie and Ellen Walker. Mrs. Anderson is survived by daughters, Patsy (Max) Bolt, Sylvia (Dick) Parker; son, Jimmy (Sandy) Anderson; grandchildren, Greg (Allison) Bolt, Kristi Vandergriff, Bart (Amber) Anderson, Whitney (Jeremy) Thompson, Brad Anderson, Nick (Trina) Parker, Ben Parker; great-grandchildren, Cam and Cayci Vandergriff, Taylor and Josh Bolt, Grace and Anna Parker and Abby Thompson. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 5, 2008 at Sweetwater Valley Memorial Gardens with Reverend Charlie McNutt officiating. Memorials may be made to the Sevier Heights Baptist Church building fund, 3232 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P! M Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy. www.berryfuneralhome.com ANDERSON, ROBERT FREDERICK - Loudon, Tennessee, passed away Thursday morning, December 13, 2007 at Summit View Rehabilitation Center, Farragut TN. He was born April 18, 1932 in Lancaster, Ohio to James and Marie (Pierce) Anderson. Bob is survived by his wife, Tracey (Van Haften) Anderson; his constant companion and beloved dog, Bentley, of Tellico Village Loudon, TN. Also survived by his son, Steven (Michelle) Anderson; grandchildren, Cory and Cole of Ann Arbor, MI; daughter, Kristin (Keith) Blaies; grandchildren, Austin and Alex of Houston TX; children's mother, June (Stover) Anderson of Saginaw, MI; brother-in-law, Raymond Thimmes of Lancaster, OH; and sister-in-law, Nikki (Gasbarro) Anderson, Columbus; mother-in-law, Charlene Van Haften of Wheeler, MI and sister-in-law, Kristin Van Haften, Madisen and Garrett Sigafoose of Breckenridge, MI; special nieces, Jill (Jeff) Boll and their children, Jacob and Dylan, Powell, OH; Wendy Anderson of Clearwater Beach, FL, other nieces! and nephews, and many close friends in Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, and Florida. He was predeceased by his parents; sisters, Pat Thimmes, Lancaster, OH, and Jean Shockley; and brother, Gerald (Andy) Anderson both of Columbus, OH; father-in law, Tom Van Haften of Wheeler, MI. Bob graduated from Lancaster High School and received a baseball scholarship to Otterbein College in Westerville, OH. He left college after his first year to join the Air Force during the Korean War and served as an Accounting Clerk stationed in French Morocco. He was discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant and received the National Defense Service and Good Conduct Medal. Following active duty he enrolled at Bowling Green University and graduated with an Accounting Degree with Honors. Bob was then hired by the Coopers and Lybrand Accounting Firm in Detroit, MI and received his CPA certification. He then joined the Wickes Lumber Corporation, Saginaw MI and served for many years as an Accountant. Later ! he was one of ten founders of the Wolohan Lumber Company. He w! as instr umental in listing the organization on the NASDAQ stock market as a publicly traded company, as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer until his retirement. Upon retirement he enjoyed vegetable gardening, growing enough produce to supply the Tooweka Circle neighborhood in TN. Bob was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed competing in softball, shuffleboard, darts, and a good game of horseshoes. He was an Ohio State Buckeye fan, as well as the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves. He enjoyed fishing at Buckeye Lake, OH at his cottage on Eight Point Lake, MI and upon retirement, Houghton Lake, MI, and on the Little Tennessee River. He especially loved deep sea fishing with Captain Mark on Imagine That at Venice Beach, FL. He spent many weeks of vacation on Little Marco Island where he co-owned a vacation home with his brother and several friends. He was once active as a member of the Saginaw Club; member of the Tellico Village Home Owners Association, Men's Cancer Surv! ivor Group, and American Legion Post 256 Tellico Lake. According to Bob's wishes, cremation has taken place with arrangements entrusted to Click Funeral Home Lenoir City, TN. A celebration of life service will be held in Tellico Village Loudon, TN Saturday February 2, and also in Breckenridge, MI with a date yet to be determined. Memorials may be made to the Tellico Village Public Library, 304 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774, or to a charity of your choice. www.clickfuneralhome.com ASHWORTH, CLARK P. - 76, went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2007. Born July 27, 1931 in Lynchburg, Virginia, formerly of Knoxville and had been living in Pearland, Texas for over 30 years. Clark owned Ashworth Refrigeration Services. He also worked for Sprouse Refrigeration in Knoxville. Preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Bertha Ashworth of Lynchburg, Virginia. Survived by his wife of 34 years, Barbara J. Ashworth; brother Robert Ashworth (Marie) of Lynchburg; sister, Gwen Sprouse (Ernest) of Knoxville; children, Darleen Weigel (Kreis), Knoxville; Teresa Harris (Frank), Franklin, TN; David Ashworth (Renee), Knoxville; grandchildren, Brittney Smith, Kory Weigel, Amanda, Kaci & Staci Ashworth; one great grandchild, Riley Smith. Visitation and funeral services will be Friday, January 4 @ SouthPark Funeral Home in Pearland, Texas (281) 485-2711. CUNNINGHAM, JACKIE "OLD MAN" - age 77, of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord and join his lovely wife, "Tom", Wednesday, January 2, 2008. He suddenly passed away at Baptist Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. Member of Portland Street Baptist Church. He retired from South-Young High School as the auto mechanics teacher and was an accomplished guitarist and dearly loved his music and his family. Jackie was a very generous man to all he met. Preceded in death by wife, Lois Cunningham; parents, Floyd and Thelma Cunningham. Survived by son, Floyd William Cunningham II; daughter, Connie Carter Cunningham; son, Thomas Mack Cunningham; grandchildren, Angie Martinez and husband, Miguel, Eric Cunningham and wife, Carisa, Ryan and Molly Cunningham; great-grandchildren, Kayli Zapien, Aden Martinez, Kaytlin Hall; several nieces and nephews; and a host of special friends. All who knew him will dearly miss him. Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, Berry Funera! l Home Chapel, Rev. Ray Barber officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Thomas, Eric and Ryan Cunningham, Herbert Rhinehart, Miguel Martinez and Jack Lanier. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com CURRIE, JOHN H. - age 91, of Knoxville, formerly of Leesburg, Florida, went to be with the Lord Thursday morning, January 3, 2008. John was a commercial artist and painter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Veronica. He is survived by his children, Veronica Philipp and her husband, George; and John Currie and his wife, Ramona; grandchildren, Michael and Elizabeth; great-grandchildren, Logan, Aiden and Andrew. A Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at All Saints Catholic Church, 620 North Cedar Bluff Road with Father Augustine Idra. A. J. celebrant. Interment will follow at the Pleasant Forest Cemetery. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Currie family. CUTHBERTSON, PRESTON (CUBBY) ALEXANDER - dies at 87. Preston achieved ranking of Air Force Tech Sergeant in the Korean War and serviced bombers in the Panama Canal during WWII, He worked for Duke Power in Charlotte NC. In 1953 he accepted a job at the Y-12 facilities in Oak Ridge, TN, until retirement in 1982. Preceded in death, he was devoted husband to Helen (Mathews) Cuthbertson and father to Preston A. Cuthbertson, III. He is survived by his children, Charles, Alana, Tim, Melissa, Paul; and brother, Charles H. Cuthbertson; sister, Myrtle Louise Moore; grandchildren and great grandchildren. "Cubby" as he was endeared to friends and family, was a man of character and social aptitude that left us all with precious memories for a lifetime. Private family service will be held. DAVIS, CASANDRA A. - age 35 of Lebanon formerly of Kingston, passed away Wednesday January 2, 2008 at the University Medical Center. She was the owner and operator of CD Concepts, she was an avid softball player and was the owner and creator of softballwire.com; she loved Texas hold 'em Poker. Her favorite vacation spot was St. Augustine Beach, Florida; she enjoyed scrapbooking and creating things for her family her way, her style. She loved her cat, Cinder. Preceded in death by grandfather T J Davis. Survivors: mother and step father, Pat and Gary "Bubba" Burnett; father and step mother, Sam and Nancy Davis; brother and sister in law, David and Susan Davis and their children, Austin and Autumn, all of Kingston; Devoted boyfriend, Trevor Sawyer of Lebanon; step sisters, Christine Burnett, Shannon Cowart and husband Jeremy and their children Adler and Eisley, Jennifer Lacrosse and her children Eric and Kaylee; Special thank you to the Doctors and Nursing staff of University M! edical Center, the office of Doctor Richard Peyton, the office of Doctor James Peyton and her surgeon, Jeff Mathews. Memorial service 8pm est. Saturday January 5, 2008 in the Kyker Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Sherry's Run Foundation P.O. Box 8 Lebanon, TN 37087 or any Wilson Bank and Trust. www.sherrysrun.org. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8pm est Saturday at the Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston. www.kykerfuneralhome.com. DAVIS, DOROTHY MAE PROFFITT - age 81 of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at UT Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Luther Cleveland Davis, Jr.; sister, Margaret Anne Holbert; and brother Harold Proffitt. Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra Kay and John R. Ridings of Greenback, TN and Dianne Faye and Rev. Doug Armstrong of Rising Fawn, GA; grandchildren, Samantha Ridings, Kerry Armstrong, Chris Armstrong, Michael Armstrong, and Mario Armstrong; great-grandson, Zane Ridings; special nieces, Dottie Holbert, Frances Phillips, and Bobbie Woods; and nephew, Ray Holbert. Dot was a local pet groomer who loved animals and will be sadly missed by her friends, family, customers, and four legged friends. A memorial service will be held at the Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery, 5901 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN, on Friday, January 4, 2008, at 1:30 pm. with Rev. Doug Armstrong officiating. In lieu of flowers, ! donations may be made to the Knox County Animal Shelter, 3125 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865) 6WE-CARE(693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com ELLIS, JAMES CHARLES - age 77, of Powell went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 2, 2008. He was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. He held a genuine concern for the health and welfare of his family, friends and neighbors. He was a retiree of KUB. Preceded in death by his parents; John and Mary Ellis, brothers, Clarence, Dewey, Walter, Albert and William Ellis, sisters; Mae McKinney, Maude Gilbert, Pearl Russell and Mary Ellis, grandson, Aaron Florida. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Beulah Ellis; sons Gene Ellis and wife Donna of Powell, Kenny Ellis and friend Neil Cain of Savannah, Georgia; daughter: Diane Florida of Knoxville; sisters, Mable Dawson, Edna Holbert, and Eula Day all of Knoxville, Hazel Cupp of Anderson County; Grandchildren: Bobby Vaulton and wife Dawn, Kristy Florida, Robbie Ellis and wife Jaclyn. Steve Ellis and wife Alison all of Knoxville; great grandchildren: Gage, Ethan, Jordon, Kaden and Wesley; also several nieces and nephews. ! Special "Thank You" to St. Mary's Hospice of Halls, Kendra Elliott, as well as all the family and close friends for all their kindness and support. Funeral service will be held 8:00 pm, Friday, January 4, 2008 in the Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with Rev. Charlie Tindell and Rev. Roy Hamock officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:00 am, Saturday, at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel and proceed to Bishopville Cemetery for a 11:00 am interment service. Family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday evening at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com FENTON, HELEN A. - age 96 of San Angelo, TX, died Sunday December 16, 2007 in a local nursing home. She was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Fenton (J.T.). Helen was born in San Angelo but she and J.T. moved to Knoxville in the early 40's. J. T. worked for many years at Fidelity Bankers Trust Co. Helen worked for Hal Burk, Attorney and later for Robert G. Large, CPA. While living in Knoxville they were members of First Christian Church and later Northside Christian Church. Helen had no known survivors. Arrangements by Johnson's Funeral Home in San Angelo, TX. GARDNER, TERRY LEE - age 58 of Louisville passed away Thursday, January 3, 2008 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was an active member at The Center for Peace in Seymour. He was employed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the Veterans Center in Knoxville. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy where he served with the Secret Service. He received his Master of Theology and Social Work from Rutgers & Princeton. Terry was a published author of self help books based on his philosophy on living, Thrive Alive. Survivors include: wife, Linda K. Gardner; step children, Kelly & Steve McKeethan of Kingston and Lance & Kim Brumbalough of Louisville; grandchildren, Brodie Bryant McKeethan; father & step mother, Lloyd & Nancy Gardner of Michigan; uncle, William Buwalda of Michigan; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Paul Max & Mildred Ogle of Maryville; life long friends, Fred Hering & Gary Livingston. A private memorial service will be held. Memorial donations may b! e made to the Center For Peace 880 Graves Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN 37865. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.smithmortuary.com. HARRIS, MARY ZACHARY -formerly of Knoxville, TN., died on January 2, 2008 after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. J. Harris. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Harris Draper; sister, Nettie Claytor; three granddaughters, Vanessa Draper, Allison Dean (Bill), Jennifer Mulkeen (Mike) and great grandchildren, Kaitlin, Rachael, and Michael Dean and Meghan and Thomas Mulkeen, and a host of special nieces and nephews. She was a past president of the Kings Daughters organization and belonged to the Akima Club of Knoxville. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN. A memorial service will be held in Knoxville at Mann's Funeral Home on Kingston Pike on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 1:00 with visitation following the service. An interment service will be held at Calvary United Methodist at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 3701 Hillsboro Rd., Nashville, TN 37215. Mars! hall Donnelly Combs. 615-327-1111 HAYNES-SHANKLIN, SPECIALIST HEATHER LYANN - age 22 of Blaine, TN, passed away November 21, 2007. US Army Reserve National Guard serving in Iraq from December 2005 - January 2007. Survived by parents, Terri Haynes and Jennifer Shanklin; sisters, Laura and Jordan Haynes; grandparents, Alice and Tom Shanklin of Valley Head, AL and Charles and Mary Haynes of Ider, AL; and several aunts and uncles. Memorial service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, January 5, 2008 in the chapel at Bridges Funeral Home. Military honors and officiating will be provided by the TN Army National Guard Military Funeral Honors Team. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com HURST, DOUGLAS EUGENE, SR. - age 54 of Knoxville, known as the "Popsicle Man" of the neighborhood, passed away December 31, 2007. A loving, caring spirit who loved simple pleasures in life. He will be missed by so many. He searched all his life for the gold he found on New Year's Eve at his home in Heaven with his mother, Vearl Hurst. He was a prime example of a man who turned from a sinner to the Lord and wanted to help others fine their way as well. Survivors: children, Doug, Jr., Diana Gail, Doug "lil Doug", Nathan , April, and Crystal "lil woman"; brothers, Bill, Paul, Charles, James, David; special cousin, Mike Lindsey; special son-in-law, David McKinney; and special friend, Fred Young; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. His wish was to be cremated and returned to the earth. Family will receive friends 11-1 Saturday at Mynatt Funeral Home Ftn. City. www.mynattfh.com. JOHNSTON, JENNIFER LYNN - age 29 of Knoxville, native of Ft. Myers, Florida, one who loved her family, friends and animals, passed away suddenly January 1, 2008 at home. She was a member of Fellowship Evangelical Free Church, Middlebrook Pike and employed with Guest Services at Holiday Inn Select, Cedar Bluff. She is survived by her parents, Greg Johnston and Linda McAmis Johnston of Knoxville; sister and brother-in-law, Julie and Ross Bandy of Houston, Texas; aunts, Cindy Samuelson and husband, Jim, and Sandy McAmis; uncles, Greg McAmis, Jon Johnston and wife, Emmy all of Florida, and David McAmis and wife, Susan of Boise, Idaho; several great aunts, great uncles and cousins. Funeral service will be 7:30 P.M. Saturday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Rev. Brad Hobbs officiating. Family request that memorials be made to Amputee Coalition of America, 900 E. Hill Avenue, Suite #205, Knoxville, TN 37915 or Linda Johnston and Family Fire Relief Fund c/o any SunTrust Ba! nk branch in Knoxville. The family will receive friends 5:30-7:30 P.M. Saturday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com KENNEDY, JAMES TAYLOR (J.T.) - 88, of Blaine passed away January 1, 2008 at St. Mary's Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was a member and trustee of Block Springs Baptist Church and a member of Gideon's International. He was a veteran having served in the 8th Army Air Corps during WWII, and was a life member of the VFW and the American Legion. Mr. Kennedy was a retired building contractor and farmer. He was a 33rd Degree Mason having served as Past Master of Rising Star Masonic Lodge #44 F&AM, a member of York Rite, Scottish Rite, and Kerbela Shriners. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Clyde and Rosa Kidwell Kennedy and sisters, Virginia Bibbins and Beulah Talbott. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary DeVault Kennedy; daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and Randy Blackburn of Jasper; granddaughter, Amy Blackburn of Murfreesboro; grandson, Will Blackburn of Lexington, Ky.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harold and Imogene Shipe; and sister-in-law! , LaVerne DeVault all of Blaine; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm, Thursday at Stevens Mortuary. Masonic Service at 8 pm, Thursday at Stevens Mortuary Chapel to be followed by funeral services with Rev. R.C Harless and Rev. Charles Hobbs officiating. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 am, Friday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for a 10 am graveside service and interment. In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to either the Shriner's Children's Hospital c/o Kerbela Temple, 315 Mimosa Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920 or the Gideon's Fund c/o of Block Springs Baptist Church, 269 Emory Road Blaine, Tennessee 37709. Mr. Kennedy's guestbook is also available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. Serving the family, Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. LEE, HOMER L. - age 75 of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday morning, January 3, 2008, at his home. Homer was a member of First Baptist Church in Lenoir City. He served his country with the United States Army during the Korean War and was retired from TVA. He was a member of the Avery Masonic Lodge #593 F&AM and the Shriners. He was preceded in death by his son, Tim Lee; parents, Albert and Willie Selvidge Lee; brothers, Bob, Jim and Albert Lee, Jr. Homer is survived by his wife of 54 years, Agnes Davis Lee; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Lee, Doug and Susie Lee, and Mary Ann Lee all of Lenoir City; grandchildren: Natalie Lee, Amanda Lee, Andrew and Garrett Lee; sisters, Eula Coleman of Concord and Willie Clowers and husband, Kyle of Loudon; brothers, Malcolm Lee and wife, Sue of Knoxville, Don Lee and wife, Lana of Loudon; sisters-in-law, Jane and Alyce Lee along with many cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday with funeral serv! ices to follow at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. George Seay will officiate. Masonic services will follow the funeral conducted by the Avery Masonic Lodge. Family and friends will gather at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for 11 a.m. graveside services and interment. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Homer Lee. www.clickfuneralhome.com LEWIS, JAMES WILLIAM - age 79, formerly of Atlanta, died December 31, 2007 in Galveston Texas. Mr. Lewis was born in Lenoir City, TN and attended Lenoir City High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a medic. As a member of I.B.E.W. Local 613 of Atlanta, GA, Local 760 of Knoxville, TN., and Local 570 of Tucson, AZ; his work as an electrician took him across much of the U.S. before retiring in Galveston, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Jean Lewis and five step-children. He is also survived by his former wife, Jada Mann Lewis of Doraville, GA; and their children, daughter, Kim Lewis Culbreth and husband Mike of Lawrenceville, GA; son, James (Jimi) Lewis and wife Charity of Alpharetta, GA; daughter, Linda Lewis Hamby and husband Vic of Roswell, GA; son, Bobby Lewis and wife Leticia of Gainesville, GA; daughter, Patricia (Tissy) Lewis Jones and husband Stewart; son, Patrick Lewis and wife Susan of Dacula, GA; grandchildren: Michael (Bud) ! Culbreth and his wife Debbe, Nathan, Victor, Alex and Meredith Hamby, Matthew and Madeline Jones, Jacob, Cameron, Drew and Nina Lewis; great grandsons Gavin and Evan Culbreth. Other family members include his sister, Myra Lewis Houk of Nashville, TN; and brother, John (Ronnie) Lewis of Lenoir City, TN and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Lenoir City, Tennessee. LONG, SGT. MUREL T. - age 76, of Knoxville, died Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at Asbury Place, Maryville. He retired from T.V.A. after 25 years. Served in the United States Air Force for 12 years during the Korean Conflict while in charge of maintenance of the B-52 Bomber. Preceded in death by his first wife of 41 years, Micheline Long; mother and father, Helen and Corbitt Long; brothers, Bill and David Long. Survivors include wife of 6 years, Marlene Long; daughters, Melissa Tiemeyer of Maryville, Suzanne Long of Dandridge; grandson, Blake Tiemeyer; stepchildren, Rocky Montgomery of Maryville, Patty Owens of Maryville and Vicki Houser of Powell; sister, JoAnn Leavitt of Lakeland, Florida. Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, January 5, 2007, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Charles Lawson of Temple Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy. w! ww.berryfuneralhome.com MIXON, BAINE ALEXANDER - age 3 1/2 months, of Knoxville, died suddenly January 1, 2008 at his home. He is survived by his parents, Sabata and Abigail Duncan Mixon; sister, Maya Madison Tajen; maternal grandparents, Amy and Richard Duncan all of Knoxville; paternal grandparents, Tom and Wanda Snyder of Maynardville; maternal great grandfather, Monroe Adams of Knoxville; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Monsignor Xavier Mankel, Father Ragan Schriver and Rev. Mike Vandergriff officiating. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:30-7:30 P.M. Friday with a Rosary to follow at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com NAPIER, GORDON E. - age 54 of Knoxville passed away January 2, 2008 at his residence. Member of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by father, James E. Napier. Survived by wife, Faye Napier; mother, Lucille Napier; son Gordon Ernest Napier, Jr.; step-daughters, Suzy Davis, and Michelle Ward; granddaughter, Haley Denise Ward; brothers, Charles, and Bobby Cooper; sisters, Barbara Murrian, and Lois Baldwin; several nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held 2 pm Saturday, January 5, 2008 at Weaver Funeral Home with Rev. Denny Brinkman officiating. www.mem.com PASS, JOHN D., JR. - age 64 of North Knoxville passed away Wednesday January 2, 2008 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Survivors: son, Dennis Pass; mother Mabel Pass; sisters, Shirley Haun, Mary Cate and husband J.L., Nadine Alley and husband Gordon, Sharon Moriarty; brothers, Charles Pass and wife Teresa, Donald Ray Pass; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at Middle Settlement Cemetery in Blount County at 1:45 P.M. Saturday for graveside services at 2:00 P.M. The family will receive friends 6-8:00 P.M. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. QUARLES, CLELL HARRISON - age 66 of Talbott, passed away 2:30 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Clell was born July 15, 1941 on the family farm where he still resided. He accepted Christ as his Saviour at an early age and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Untied Methodist Church in Talbott. Clell loved his Lord, his family, his church and his community. He was a 1959 graduate of Jefferson High School, where he was elected Mr. Jefferson High School. He was a gifted athlete being drafted by the San Francisco Giants baseball team after high school. He was currently a partner and auctioneer with Wilson and Quarles Realty in Jefferson City. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Lettie Solomon Quarles; sister, Dorothy Quarles and brothers Clemis, Hal, and Billy Jon Quarles. He is survived by his loving wife, of 40 years, Doris H. Quarles; daughter, and son in law, Mitzie and John Satterfield of Collierville,! TN, Valerie Quarles Pierce of Charleston, SC; son, Russ Quarles of White Pine; sister, Eloise Quarles Hatmaker of Nashville; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday January 6, 2008 from Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with Reverend Mel Hawkins and Reverend John Clark officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening January 5, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. at Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City. The family request in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the American Cancer Society c/o Mary Ellen Darby, 1321 Laurel Hills Circle, Jefferson City, TN 37760. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN 37760. 865-475-3892. ROBINSON, D. A. "SLIM" - age 92, of Harriman, TN, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at Wellington Place of Kingston. Mr. Robinson was an active member of Harriman United Methodist Church. He served in the Army during WW II. Was retired from Martin Marietta where he had been a chemical operator at the K-25 plant. Former Harriman City Councilman and Roane County Commission member from the 1ST District. He was a former member of South Gate Lodge. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mae Spivey Robinson; parents, Sherman & Lucinda Robinson; sisters: Edith Bennett and Ethel Conklin; brothers: Jessie, Alvin, Willie, Charlie, Clarence & Ernest Robinson. Survivors: daughter, Barbara Miles & husband Fred of Harriman; grandsons, Andy Walker & wife Deborah of Harriman, Josh Walker & wife Dayna of Knoxville; great grandsons, Taylor Walker of Harriman, Matthew Walker of Knoxville, Nathan Walker of Knoxville; brother in law, Lewis H. Spivey of Harriman; several nieces & nephews. Fun! eral 3 PM, Sunday, January 6, 2008, at Harriman United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Tallent officiating. Interment in Roane Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 PM Sunday at the church. Pallbearers are Josh Walker, Taylor Walker, Jim Pedigo, Chris Mason, John Strunk and. Brook Schwepfinger. Memorial contributions can be made to the Youth Fund at Harriman United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 407, Harriman, TN 37748 or the Resident Fund at Wellington Place, 1098 Bradford Way, Kingston, TN 37763. Kyker Funeral Home Harriman serving the Robinson family. www.kykerfuneralhome.com SEXTON, DORIS JEAN (BERRY) - age 56 of Knoxville passed away January 2, 2008. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be handled by Ailor Mortuary, Maynardville. Our obituary line is (865) 992-1114. SHOCKENCY, JEFFERY ALAN - 45 of Knoxville died on Wednesday January 2, 2008. Survived by: parents, Ted and Mary Jane Shockency of Lebanon; special friend, Sherri Stewart; daughter, Madison; 4 sisters, Gwen and Nancy Shockency, Debra Zielinski and LuAnn Edwards; 3 brothers, Robert, Kenny and Kevin Shockency. Funeral mass 11 a.m. Monday January 7, 2008 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Visitations after 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday Bosley Funeral Home. THOMPSON, ROBERT A. - age 79 of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, TN formerly of Troy, MI passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at his home. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Lenoir City. Bob was retired from Michigan Consolidated Gas Company and a former member of the Elks Lodge. He was an avid bowler and golfer. Preceded in death by his son, Michael Dennis Thompson; parents, Benjamin H. and Mary Jane Andrews Thompson. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Claire H. Thompson; sons: Bob Thompson Jr. and wife, Pam of Canton, MI, Mark Thompson and wife, Judy of Attica, MI, Ray Thompson and wife, Terry of Emmett, MI, Steve Thompson of Tellico Village, Danny Thompson and wife, Mary of Troy, MI; daughter-in-law, Sally Thompson Reid and husband, Mike of Commerce Township, MI; 12 grandchildren and their spouses; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Brad Thompson and wife, Virginia of Tellico Village; 8 nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from! 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, January 5th, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. A funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m. with Father David Boettner officiating. A luncheon will follow mass at the church. The family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1580 St. Thomas Way, Lenoir City, TN 37772. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com TOLLIVER, REV. RONALD, SR. - 52, of New Market passed away Wednesday January 2, 2008, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church and a former employee of ASARCO with 23 years of service. Preceded in death by father, Boyd Tolliver; brother, Kenneth Tolliver. Survived by wife, Donna Tolliver; daughter, Shonda Longmire and husband Michael; son, Ronald Boyd Tolliver, Jr. and wife Salena; mother, Edna Tolliver, all of New Market; sister, Ann Pressley of Knoxville; brother, Steve Tolliver of Morristown; special nieces, LeAnne Griffin and Julie Collins; several other nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles. Funeral service 8 pm, Friday Fielden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenny Boling and Rev. Sean Watson officiating. Interment 2 pm Ssaturday Jefferson Memorial Garden. the family will receive friends Friday 6-8 pm Prior to the funeral service at Fielden Funeral Home in New Market. 865-475-3468. WILLIAMS, DOROTHY BALLARD - 91, of Harriman, passed away Thursday, January 03, 2008 at Roane Medical Center. Born December 17, 1916 in Harriman. She attended Swan Pond United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Williams; parents James and Allie Ballard; daughter Becky Williams; brother James "Junior" Ballard; sisters Sis Sellers, Bonnie Ruffner, and Imogene Stapleton. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Phoebe and Curtis Humphreys of Harriman; grandson and wife Jeff and Melissa Humphreys of Harriman; granddaughter and husband Rebekah and Jerry Sharp of Ft. Myers, FL; great-grandchildren Jennifer Humphreys Ali and Andrew Nelson, and Rachel Sharp; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at Kyker Funeral Home Harriman, Friday, January 4, 2008 from 6 to 8 PM funeral services to follow at 8 PM. Graveside service and burial will be held at Williams Family Cemetery in Swan Pond Saturday January 5, 2008 at 11 AM. Louis Hill, Pete ! Scarbrough and Kyle Beverly officiating. www.kykerfuneralhome.com WILLIAMSON, WILMA COPE - was born April 27, 1915 at Elkmont and spent most of her childhood at Tremont. She loved the mountains and was most happy when her son, Ted could drive her to Cades Cove once a week. On January 3, 2008, she left her pain-filled body for a new body in her heavenly home, where she had a glad reunion with her husband, Rev. Tommy Williamson; son, Ted; infant son, Don; and grandson, Gene. Others there to welcome her were parents, Fred and Dora Cope; brothers, Paul, Charles, and Don; sisters, Edith Fox and Flo Bush. Left to miss her laughter is daughter, Sue Parker; sons and daughters-in-law, Max and Frances, Kit and Diane, and Ray and Lorene; daughter-in-law, Peggy Williamson. She also leaves to mourn her passing: brothers, Rev. Wayne Cope, Dwight, and Fred; sister, Jean Sexton. Wilma loved greatly the ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson. She leaves a host of in-laws, who loved her like a sister as well as nieces and ! nephews who will cherish their memory of Aunt Wilma. A special thanks to her caregivers with whom she shared her love of crocheting, Barbara Weber and Alonda Cutshaw. With special friend Melanie Knouff, she shared her love of animals. She loved to read and shared that joy with those to whom she could give books. In honor of her great faith, donations may be made to Piney Grove Church Building fund, 536 Blockhouse Rd. Maryville, TN 37803. A celebration of her life will be held Friday, January 4, 2008 at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. Adrian Jones officiating. Interment will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, January 5, 2008 at Centenary Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. (865) 982-6041. www.millerfuneralhome.org. Poem by Wilma Williamson: God's Gift. God gave a gift beyond compare. That we might all his glory share. He healed the sick and raised the dead, He wore a thorn crown on hi! s head. He paid the price for you and me, That we might be wit! h Him th ru eternity. Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 _____________________________________________________________ No money or education? Get a Paralegal Scholarship. Click Now. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iighkaNNKSU86TvK8Tv3s8EcAasbBmM5zshCNTo8fbBkkEdyK/