BIBLE, FREDANNA "FREDDIE" LONGWITH - age 81, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away Monday, December 31, 2007 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curry V. Bible; mother, Elizabeth Longwith Varnell; father, Walter Longwith; sisters, Grace Kinser, Blanche Longford; brothers, Denver & Wilburn Longwith. Survivors: daughters, Ksandra Ticknor of Clinton, TN, Cassidy Bible of Clinton, TN; son, Michael Bible & wife, Sharon, of Clinton, TN; grandchildren, Natalie Bible of Dallas, Texas, Chet VanNouhuys of Clinton, TN; brother, Herman Longwith & wife, Frances, of Cleveland, TN. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 3, 2008 from 1:00 to 2:00PM at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 2:00PM in the chapel with Dr. Korbet Swope & Father John Orr officiating. Interment will follow at the Oak Ridge Memorial Park. BREWER, J.B. - age 79 of Strawberry Plains passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2007. J.B. was a member of Thorngrove Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 102. Preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Brewer; son, John E. Brewer; father, Louie Pete Brewer; Mother, Marguerite Burnett Benton; step-father, Carl Adolph Benton; brothers, Carl E. "Fuzzy" Benton, Richard "Dickie" Benton, Bobby Wayne Benton. Survivors include his children, Judy Birchfield and husband Samuel, Matt Brewer and wife, Amy, Barry Ray Brewer and his wife Missy; daughter in law, Tammy Brewer; grandchildren, Cara Birchfield, Heather Wellington and husband Jason, Bethany Brewer, Zack Brewer, Skylar Brewer, Christen Brewer, Rayann Brewer, Tabitha Brewer; great grandchildren, Morgan Birchfield, Bailey Birchfield, Destinee Farrington, Aiden Wellington. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 f! rom 6:00- 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Highland South Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted in Lynnhurst Cemetery on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet in the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 10088, Knoxville, Tennessee 37939-9910. The staff of Highland South Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. J.B. Brewer. BROCK, BOBBIE JEAN - age 75, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ida Mae Hurst; husband, Harold D. Brock; sister, Carrie Hurst; and brother, George Hurst, Jr. Mrs. Brock is survived by her brother, William Hurst; sons, Larry Pickens, Ralph Pickens, and Daryl Brock; daughters, Vickie Free, Teresa Ann Rollen, Sabrina Jones, Gwen Moore, and Laura Brock; several grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. She will be missed by her many friends and loved ones. Funeral service 11:30 A.M. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Tom Henderson officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers: Henry and Donald Rollen, Lee Cardwell, Tyler Rowe, Jody Sweat, and Tom Free. The family will receive friends 6-8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com BRUMMITT, JONATHAN CHRISTOPHER PAYTON - of Sharps Chapel. I was going to celebrate my 10th birthday on January 29, 2008 with my mom (April), dad (Johnny), brothers, Jacob, Dakota, my special aunt, Tee Tee (Katina Upton), aunt Rob, Rob (Robin McCarty), nanny (Sherry), Poppy (David Smith), aunt, Tris, Uncle Rick. I have so many best cousins that I can't name them all. God gave me the best present ever, first when he saved me, then when he took me home to be with him on December 30, 2007, after a car accident, so now I'm spending it with Papaw John Brummitt who God called home on April 17, 2007, he would have been 63, January 1, 2008. I know I'll be so missed cause I'm so loved by everyone I meet. I've touched so many lives. Now I'll watch over you, cause God chose me as his special helper. Please don't be sad for me for I'm in Heaven. Be good so you'll join me someday. Please come be with my family at Cooke Mortuary on January 4, 2008, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for receiving of f! riends and funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. Reverend Greg Sharp and Reverend Dewayne Kitts. Interment 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Chris Keck Cemetery. Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville, TN. BURDINE, RALPH LEE - age 68 of Maryville passed away Monday, December 31, 2007 at the family home. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was a United States Army Veteran and served in the 134th Air Force Reserve Unit. He was a Trustee in the Local #6246 and Member of Knoxville Lodge #803 of Woodmen of the World. He retired from ALCOA after 35 years of service. Preceded in death by: parents, Tim Sr. & Edith Burdine; son, Stephen Ralph Burdine; brother, Conley "Ray" Burdine; sisters, Virginia Bailey and Margaret Galyon. Survivors include: wife of 47 years, Joyce Burdine; daughter, Pamela Burdine of Maryville; one brother; three sisters; several nieces and nephews; host of friends. Special thanks to the U.T. Hospice Caregivers and the support of friends and church members. Celebration of Life will be at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Parker and Rev. Shan Bonhan officiating. Interment will be at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 3! , 2008 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to: New Hope Baptist Church Building Fund, 605 Dotson Memorial Road, Maryville, TN 37801. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at New Hope Baptist Church. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.smithmortuary.com. BUTCHER, EMILY BROWNING - age 57, of Straw Plains, passed away, December 31, 2007. She was a member of Old Beverly Baptist Church and was with Bess and Company for over 20 years. She is preceded in death by husband, Raymond Butcher and sister Nancy Carrion. Survivors: daughter and son in law, Shelly and David Lynn, Maryville; son and daughter in law, Michael and Jacinda Butcher; granddaughters, Rachel and Elise Butcher all of Franklin, TN; special friend, Bob Wheeler; sister, Vickie Griffin, Jennie Houk, Dorris Bumgardner, Martha Smith; brother, Richard Browning; several nieces, nephews and brothers-in-law. Service, 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Mynatt Funeral Home Chapel, Fountain City, Rev. Jack Day and Rev. Brent Turnmire officiating. Family and friends will meet, 9:45 a.m., Thursday, Lynnhurst Cemetery for interment at 10:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com DUNCAN, WALTER HUGH - age 69 formally of Knoxville passed away December 30, 2007. He was a graduate of Fulton High, Knoxville, TN and a long time entrepreneur in Atlanta, GA. He was the devoted husband of Jeannette (Mynatt) Duncan, nurturing father of Kimberly (Burts), Gwendolyn, and Hugh Jr., son and daughter-in-law Ranny Burts III, Donna Forehand; adoring grandchildren Randy IV, Jessica, Courtney, Peyton, and Jackson. Graveside services will be Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 11 A.M. in Highland South Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Highland South Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations (573-7300) are honored to serve the family of Walter Hugh Duncan. ELKINS, ARTHUR HARRELL "JOE" - quietly departed this life from complications of pneumonia on Sunday, December 30, 2007, at U.T. Hospital surrounded by loving family and friends. Joe was born to Robert and Michel Elkins on November 6, 1934. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Luther; and brother-in-law, Ray Asbury. Survived by devoted wife of 40 years, Emma Lou Asbury Elkins; sister-in-law, Patty Asbury; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Roger and Joanna Asbury; nephew and wife, Michael and Tammy Asbury; great-nieces, Madison, and Allie Asbury; nephew, E. Ray Asbury, Jr. (Buddy) and many friends and cousins. Retired from Powell Middle School, Knox Co. Schools and College of Architecture, University of Tennessee. He enjoyed many hobbies including flying his airplane, U.T. athletics, painting, woodworking, traveling, cooking, and entertaining. Family will receive friends at Weaver Funeral Home 6-8 pm. with a Celebration of Life at 8 p! m on Wednesday, January 2, 2008. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 am on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Woodlawn Cemetery for a 10 am graveside service . Rev Jimmy Duncan officiating and with military honors. Flowers are appreciated , or in lieu, contributions may be made to GED Scholarship Fund, Attn: Nancy Dean, 101 E. Fifth Ave., Knoxville, TN. 37917. Pallbearers will be Edwin Thomas, Jack Kirkland, Gene Easterday, Billy Jacobs, Tom Wilmouth, Lewis Overbay, and Mike Dills. Honorary pallbearers, John Moore, Lenden Atkins, Dr. Daniel L. Cox, Bob Simms, and Dr. Gary Woodall. www.mem.com FINE, HEATHER ANN - age 30, of Powell went home to be with Jesus December 31, 2007 after a 2 1/2 year battle with injuries resulting from an automobile accident. She was of the Lutheran Faith. Survivors: mother, Donna Fine; father, Larry Fine of Conway, S.C.; grandparents, John and Jeanie Irwin; 2 half-sisters and 1 half brother; special friend, Eric West; several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends; her 4 legged babies, Little Bit, Harley, Peyton and Prissy. Now Heather is with her Little Chelsea. Service 8 pm Thursday, Mynatt Funeral Home Ftn. City Chapel with Rev. David Crutchley officiating. Family and friends will meet 12:30 pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Ftn. City and proceed to Lynnhurst Cemetery for interment service at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Ftn. City. www.mynattfh.com. FOUST, WILLIAM E. (ED) - age 77 of Knoxville, went to be with our Lord on December 30, 2007. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Lays Packing Company after 27 years. Preceded in death by father and mother, Burley and Rebecca Foust; sisters, Juanita Lee, Nell Williams, Marie Witkouskie. Survived by loving wife of over 51 years, Ann; daughter Becky; several nieces and nephews. The family extends special thanks to Milton and Nicole, and the entire 1st floor staff at NHC Fort Sanders for all their love and support during this time. Friends may call on the family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Hill. Call 621-6763 for information. A funeral service will be held at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday in Stevens Chapel with Chaplain Michael Beach officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Thursday at Stevens Mortuary to go in procession to Greenwood Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service and interment. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. We! dnesday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Mr. Foust's guest book is also available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. HUGHES, MARY L. - age 62 of Knoxville, TN died at her home among family and friends on December 14th after a 2 year struggle with gastric cancer. She was born in Chicago, grew up in Milwaukee and raised her family in TN. She found peace being in nature and always loved reading and learning new things about life. She was a social worker for over 30 years dedicated to helping others. Her last employer was in Hawaii where she grew to love the islands and the people. Her Hawaiian friends gave her the name "Mahina' which means "Moon". Mary's light will always shine on those she left behind. Survived by husband, John; sons, Brian (Janna),David (Tara); grandchildren, Blake, Zane, and Brianna. Also survived by her mother, Rita G. Conway and siblings, John( Jeri) Conway, Patricia Conway, Kevin ( Nancy) Conway, James Conway ( Sharon Fleischfresser ), Catherine Conway, Susan ( Edward ) Barich, Rita M. Conway (Mark Tomes) , Michael ( Linda) Conway and Daniel (Nancy ) Conway. Numerous ni! eces, nephews, relatives and friends also survive. Preceded in death by her father, John E. Conway. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday Jan. 5th, 1:00 PM at Middlebrook Gardens, 9020 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the following cancer groups that provided love, hope and support over Mary's 9 year journey living with breast and gastric cancer. The Wellness Community, 702 Lindsay Place, Knoxville, TN. 37919, Hui Malama Kako'o ,c/o Kapi' olani Medical Center at Pali Momi, 98-1079 Monalua Road, Aiea Hawaii 96701. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com. JOHNSON, MILDRED "POLLY" SMITH - 66, of Loudon died Monday. Polly attended Calvary Baptist Church and preceded in death by husband, Charles "Copper" Johnson; parents, Warren and Margie Watts Smith; brother, Danny Ray Smith. Survivors: children and spouses, Bill and Tonia Johnson, Jacksonville, Fla, Rick and Patricia Johnson, Sweetwater, Susan Johnson, Knoxville, Kay and Scott Wolff, Oregon, Terry Johnson, Lenoir City, and Vanessa and Ray Willis, Loudon; 10 grandchildren; sister, Linda Smith; brothers and spouses, Edd and Linda Smith, David and Martha Smith, Kyle Smith, Loudon, Glen and Penny Smith, Cleveland and Tony Smith, Sweetwater. Funeral services 7 p.m. Wednesday Loudon Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Sammy Thomas officiating. Graveside services 1:30 p.m. Thursday Corinth Cemetery. Family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday Loudon Funeral Home. KITTS, RALEIGH MARSHALL - age 56. A devout Christian of Kodak, TN, formally of Luttrell, TN, passed away at home after his courageous battle with cancer on December 31, 2007. Preceded in death by mother, Leita Rose Kitts; father, Samuel Ernest (Runt) Kitts; brothers, James Archie Kitts, Dallas Wayne Kitts; grandson, Tucker Ray Kitts. Survived loving wife, Rita Kitts; daughter, Fancy Kitts; sons, Travis & Dustin Kitts; grandchildren, Tanner & Ethan Kitts; granddaughter, Sidney Dunaway; sisters & brothers-in-law, Melba & Bill Greene, JoAnn & Ulysess Patterson, Mary Faye & H.C. Corum, Hilda & John Harrell, Jeannie & Bud Howard, Kathy & Woody Miller; brothers & sisters-in-law, Leon & Shirley Kitts, Michael & Delilah Kitts; numerous nieces & nephews. Special thanks to Jimmy Ray Brewer...special cousin, like a brother. Pallbearers: Brian Owen, Barry Corum, Brad Corum, Sherrell Greene, Ted Greene, Wynn Greene, and special friend, Rocky Golden. Family will receive friends from 5-8pm! on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 with funeral service conducted by Don Proffitt immediately following visitation at Cooke's Mortuary in Maynardville, TN. Graveside services will be at Sharp's Cemetery in Luttrell, TN at 1:00pm Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rita Kitts, PO Box 394, Kodak, TN 37764. KNIGHTEN, FORREST R. - age 88 of Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. He served his country in the United States Army and Navy during World War II. Preceded in death by his grandson, Joseph Knighten; parents, John E. & Henrietta Knighten; brothers, Charles, Harry, Willard and Russell. Survivors include his wife, Odella B. Knighten; sons and daughters-in-law, David & Penny Knighten and Don E. & Jan Knighten; grandchildren, Nick F. Knighten and wife Kristy, Todd D. Knighten, Rachel Ketchum and husband Patrick, Daniel Knighten, Aaron Knighten; great grandchildren, Alexis, Julia, Haley, Sierra, Austin and Paris; sisters, Madge and Gladys; brother, Gordon Knighten and wife Mildred. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 3, 2008 from 5:00- 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Highland South Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow visitation at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Lee Chorn officiating. Graveside services with military honors will be conducted in Highland Sou! th Memorial Park on Friday, January 4, 2008 at 11:00 a.m with Pastor Lee Chorn officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet in the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The National Kidney Foundation of East Tennessee, ATTN: Donation Coordinator, 4450 Walker Boulevard, Suite #2, Knoxville, TN 37917-1523 The staff of Highland South Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Forrest R. Knighten. MAYBREY, AILEEN - of Knoxville, TN, departed this life on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at Northhaven Health Care Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by unity Mortuary. MCMAHON, EUNETTA PURVIS - died Monday evening after a long illness. Ms. McMahon taught music in the Oak Ridge public school system for over 40 years. She taught for many years at Glenwood Elementary and ended her career at Willowbrook in 1990. Ms. McMahon was a dedicated and energetic teacher known for staging large scale productions such as Peter Pan and the Wizard of Oz. Ms. McMahon was born December 12, 1932 in Manchester, GA to the late John M. and Carrie Benning Purvis and attended college at Young Harris in North Georgia and received her masters degree from the University of Tennessee in 1972. She married Walter McMahon in 1953 and shortly after moved to Oak Ridge. They had two children, Annagaye McMahon Gash and Chris McMahon. Ms. McMahon was preceded in death by her daughter in 1990 and her husband in 1996. Ms. McMahon is survived by her son, Chris McMahon of Oak Ridge; and two grandchildren, Katherine Zoe Gash of Lexington, KY and Michael Benjamin Gash of Kingsport,! TN. She was an avid gardener and spent many years researching her family lineage. She was a member of Kern Memorial United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge and gave many hours to volunteer work. There will be a private graveside service. The family will have a reception at the McMahon home 24 Rivers Ct. Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Saturday January 5, 2008 from 3-7. Online messages may be sent to www.martinoakridgefuneralhome.com. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. MILLIGAN, WILMETH KATHLEEN -age 91, of Knoxville, formerly of Oak Ridge, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2007. She was retired from Martin Marietta Y-12 with over 30 years service. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by parents, J. D. & Wilmeth Scott; husband, Virgil D. Milligan; brothers, Landon and W. Guy Scott; sister, Ann Whitaker. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sandra & Bill McClure; granddaughter and husband, Denise & Richard Jennings; grandson, Billy McClure and girlfriend, Sandy DeLoach; great-grandchildren, Aaron & Evan Davis; sister, Lorene Robertson; brothers, J. D. & Dennis Scott; several nieces and nephews. Service will be on Friday, January 4, 2008, at 2:00pm, in the Sherwood Mausoleum Chapel, with Rev. Steve Sallee officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00pm, prior to the service. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Sherwood Chapel & Memorial Gardens. NEWBERRY, R. HAROLD - age 74 of Lenoir City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 30, 2007 after a battle with cancer. He was a strong and faithful Christian, father and grandfather. He was a retired Loudon County businessman, owner of Newberry Wrecker Service and Newberry Trucking. Harold was a 47 year member of the Avery Masonic Lodge #593 F & AM and a member of Sixth Avenue Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Midge Newberry; parents, Lucille and Paul Newberry; brothers, Harry and Raymond Newberry. Survived by his wife, Vickie Newberry; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Sissy Newberry; daughters and sons-in-law, Penny Newberry, Robin and Tony Presley, Shelly and Tyson Brewster all of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Jason and Jeremey Voiles, Abby Newberry, Jill Buckner, Alyssa and Carson Brewster; great grandchildren, Tyler, Bryson, Jason, Shyla, Ayreona, Cole, Grace and Noah; brother, Avery Newberry; sister and brother-in-laws, Grace Everet! t, Wayne Burnett, Nina Summitt, Barbara Luther, Esther Hatmaker, Bunny and Bill Thomas, Nell Wilkerson, Ella Wilkerson and Chris Newberry; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Hollis Cotton, Summit Medical Group and Adventa Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Sixth Avenue Church of God with Dr. Ernie Varner and Dr. Fred Cook officiating. The family will receive friends following the funeral service. Family and friends will gather at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and proceed to Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services at 10 a.m. Serving as pallbearers: Anthony Presley, Travis Presley, Robert Moneymaker, Buddy Harris, Dennis Hachmann and Joe Justice. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com NEWMAN, DR. JAMES A. - of Knoxville, passed away Monday, December 31, 2007 at the Ben Atchley State Veterans Nursing Home. Survived by his wife, Jacqueline Tipton Newman; son, Harry James and wife Diane Newman of Maryville; daughter, Teressia Newman Blair of Atlanta; grandchildren, Christopher and wife Kristin Newman, Charleston, SC, Stephanie and husband Craig Williams, Canton, MS, James Adam Blair, Canton, GA; great-grandson, Walter; great-granddaughter, Stella Williams, Canton, MS. Preceded in death by parents, O.C. and Kittie Newman; brothers, Harold, Charles, and Johnnie; sisters, Kate Hancock and Christine Miller. Dr. Newman is a Navy veteran. He is a member of Church Street United Methodist Church and Murphy Builders Sunday School Class. Dr. Newman was a dedicated educator who received his B.S. Degree from Maryville College, M.S. from University of Tennessee, LL.D. from Lincoln Memorial University. Dr. Newman began his 42 year career as a teacher and coach at Alcoa Hi! gh School. He became principal of Townsend, Norris and Fulton High School; superintendent of Anderson County Schools and Knoxville City Schools. He was a member of ETEA, TEA, and life member of NEA and PTA. He served on the Board of St. Mary's Hospital and Board of St. Mary's School of Nursing. He served on the Board of Trustees Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, and was President of Concord-Farragut AARP. In 1999, Fulton High School honored him by dedicating the James A. Newman Cultural Development Room which contains memorabilia covering his 13 years as principal. Dr. Newman loved to travel; he planned numerous trips including his favorite to Russia. He and Jacqueline were able to visit many places before he suffered strokes in 1999 and 2000. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Church Street United Methodist Church on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Dr. William Fowler and Rev. Cabel Trent officiating. The family will receive friends at the church f! ollowing the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be se! nt to Kn ox County Retired Teachers Scholarship Fund for students who seek a teacher's degree. Mail to: Mr. Tom Underwood Knoxville Teachers Federal Credit Union, 104 Fourth Avenue (at Central), Knoxville, TN 37919-7327; or to Church Street United Methodist Church, 900 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Dr. Newman's guestbook can be signed online at www.highlandmemorialparks.com. Highland Memorial (Bearden) is honored to serve the family of Dr. James A. Newman. PALMER, ARTHUR LEE (BUD) - age 88 of Knoxville passed away Sunday December 30, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was a member and deacon of Alice Bell Baptist Church and the Fidelity Sunday School Class. He was a 32nd degree mason with Bright Hope Lodge. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Railway as a Yardmaster and was a World War II Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Gregory Palmer and son, Timothy Lee Palmer. He is survived by wife, Bonnie Redmond Palmer; daughters, Pat Walker and husband Frank, Pam Gamache and husband Jon; grandchildren, Michelle Ehmling and husband Wally, Michael and Christine Gamache; great grandchildren, Megan and Ashley Ehmling, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral Services 7:00 P.M. Thursday Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Toby Everett and Rev. Bob Knisley officiating. Family and friends will meet at the West Adair entrance to Lynnhurst Cemetery at 10:45 A.M. for Interment Services at 11:00 A.M. In lieu! of flowers the family request donations be made to Alice Bell Baptist Church Piano Fund. The family will receive friends 5-7:00 P.M. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com PARKER, REV. WYATT M - age 79 of Knoxville passed away January 1st at St. Mary's Hospice in Halls. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Knoxville, TN, and an active member of the Knoxville Choral Society for many years. He retired in 1996 while serving as pastor of 5th Avenue Baptist Church of Knoxville. Previously, he served as Minister of Music at 1st Baptist Church of Pigeon Forge. Rev. Parker began his ministry serving churches in Kentucky and Virginia before accepting the call to missionary service through the Southern Baptist Convention. While on the mission field in Brazil, he started numerous churches, founded the Baptist Conservatory of Music in Fortaleza, Cear�, Brazil, and taught at the Baptist Theological Seminary in Rio de Janeiro. While on leave from the mission field, he founded and pastored University Baptist Church of Bloomington, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Curtis and Floride Parker of Knoxville; and brother, James C! urtis Parker. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Cosette Carter Parker; sister Floride Young of Knoxville; daughters, Christine Baker of Richmond, VA and Rebecca Eck of Plano, TX; sons, James N. Parker of Farmersville, TX and John W. Parker of Middlesboro, KY; and many grand and great grandchildren. Special thanks to the wonderful nurses and staff at St. Mary's Hospice and St. Mary's Hospital, and to the countless friends and church members who supported him and his family through this time. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, January 3, 2008, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Knoxville, TN. A church service, celebrating his life, will follow at 6:30 PM, led by William Shiell, Ph.D. Interment will be at Lynnhurst Cemetery on Adair Dr. in Fountain City at 3 PM on Friday, January 4, 2008. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Organ Fund, First Baptist Church, 510 W Main St, Knoxville, TN 37902. QUEENER, W. (EDDIE) - age 63 of Powell passed away Tuesday morning January 1, 2008, at Hillcrest West. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Gentry-Griffey Chapel. RIDEN, DORIS MARIE CATON -ended her battle with cancer on Monday, December 31, 2007. She was a member of Middle Creek Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, John Sherman Riden; mother and father, Caddie Lou Marie and Philip Harrison Caton; mother and father-in-law, Minnie Headrick and Sherman Sevier Riden; sister, Dorothy Caton; brothers, Conley Ottis and Roy Andrew Caton; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Brown; niece, Judy Caton Fox. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Joe Davis; The love of her life, her grandsons, Joseph Wade and Johnathan Ray Davis; two nieces, Barbara Jean Clark and Mary Lou Slover; sister-in-law, Gloria Hembree; God sent amazing friend, Earl Newman; special friends, Pat & Ellis Rolen, Lorene & Fred Trentham; many special Democrat friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 4, 2008 from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Highland South Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow visitation at 7:30 p.m. Graveside s! ervices will be conducted in Highland South Memorial Park on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet in the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Albert Ebenezer. Please make memorials to the Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery Fund. The staff of Highland South Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Doris Marie Caton Riden. SELF, GEORGE DAVID - age 91, born in Blount County, but lived most of his life in Seymour, passed away December 31, 2007 of a cerebral hemorrhage at Baptist Hospital. He was an active member of First Chilhowee Baptist Church, Meridian Baptist Church, and Grace Baptist Church in Seymour. He was the dedicated caretaker of Chilhowee Cemetery in Seymour. He retired from McBee Corporation after many years of service. He was predeceased by his wife, Ninevah Reed Self; parents, Rachel and Thomas Self; brother, Merle Self; sister, Margaret Johnson; and grandson, Andrew Self. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Jane and Robert Haynes of California; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Melody Self of Kentucky; grandsons, Billy and Johnathan Self of Kentucky; brother, James Self; sisters, Katherine Burleson and husband N.E., Barbara Broyles, all of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriner's Orthopedic Hospital for Children. F! uneral service Friday, 7:00 PM, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Ed Cloud of Grace Baptist Church, Seymour, and Rev. Dana Fachman of Meridian Baptist Church officiating. Son-in-law, Bob Haynes will bring the eulogy. Family and friends will meet at Chilhowee Cemetery at 11:00 AM Saturday for interment services. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com SHIRK, BILLIE STRADER - age 75, of Louisville, died Tuesday morning, January 1, 2008 after a valiant two year fight with cancer. She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. After 37 years with BellSouth, where she handled multiple responsibilities in several different departments, Mrs. Shirk retired as a Senior Manager in the Business Office. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy R. Shirk and daughter, Victoria Stillman. Her survivors include her son, Stephen Shirk of Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren, Justin Shirk of Maryville, Michal, Natan, and Gabi Stillman of Efrat, Isreal; and a sister, Barbara Layman also of Louisville. Funeral service 2:00 P.M. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Kenny Armstrong officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 6-8:00 P.M. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. Messages of condolence may be left online at: http://[email protected] or www.rosemortuar! y.com. SHIRK, VIOLA "CRICKET" - age 67 of Louisville, went to be with the Lord on Monday evening at Blount Memorial Hospital. Of the Baptist faith, she is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Frank and Beatrice Long, and one brother. She leaves to cherish her memories: daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Daniel Acosta; beloved granddaughter, Taylor Acosta of Knoxville; sister and brother-in-law, Mae and Claude Lindsey of Knoxville; life-long friend and former husband, Richard Shirk; special aunt, Lucille Wilson of Riceville; best friend, Anna McCoy; other special cousins, nieces and nephews to include Elisa Gair and Mandy Rogers; and a host of special friends and neighbors. Cricket is at Highland Memorial Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Thursday, January 3 from 6-8 p.m. with the funeral service to follow the visitation, Rev. Clyde Haynes officiating. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home on Friday by 1:45 p.m. to go in procession to Highland Memorial! Cemetery for a 2:00 p.m. graveside service. Cricket's guestbook can be signed online at www.highlandmemorialparks.com. Highland Memorial (Bearden) 588-0567. SHUMATE, WILLIAM FLOYD JR. "BILL" - age 64, of Knoxville, formerly of Johnson City, died Sunday December 30, 2007 at his home. He was a longtime Knoxville Attorney. Bill was a member of the Knoxville and Tennessee Bar Associations. He was preceded in death by father, William F. Shumate. Bill is survived by his family: sons and daughters-in-law, W. Riess and Allyson Shumate of Brentwood, C. Dean and Lela Shumate of Franklin; mother, Helen Hendrick Shumate Cobble of Johnson City; brother, Mark Hendrick Shumate of Johnson City; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Chuck Essick of Houston, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to: American Diabetes Association, Tennessee Affiliate, 4205 Hillsboro Avenue, Suite 200, Nashville, Tennessee 37215 or your local animal shelter. The family will receive friends 1-3:00 P.M. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel followed by a reception at Mulligan's, 8923 Linksvue Drive at Gettysvue Country Club. www.rose! mortuary.com. THRELKELD, ROBERT CLINTON - 67, of Greer, S.C. died December 30, 2007 of complications from kidney disease. Born in Memphis, TN, he was the son of the late Dr. & Mrs. Colin H. Threlkeld. He is survived by his former wife, Susie R. Threlkeld; his son, Edward C. Threlkeld of Knoxville, TN; and his son, Robert C. Threlkeld and his wife Meghan Dolan of Cambridge, MA; his brother, Dr. Colin H. Threlkeld and his wife Martha; his brother, Dr. William C. Threlkeld and his wife, Jo; and his sister, Ann T. Woods; many beloved nieces and nephews and his devoted dog, Henry. Mr. Threlkeld was a graduate of Rhodes College in Memphis; he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity and after graduation served as a national fraternity advisor. He also served as an U.S. Army medic, and had a long career in banking and real estate. He was active in the Presbyterian Church and served on the New Church Development Committee. Mr. Threlkeld will be remembered as generous, humorous, and kind by his man! y friends and will be deeply and daily missed by his family. A memorial service will be held at the Chapel at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Greenville, S.C. on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to Cancer Society of Greenville County, 113 Mills Ave., Greenville, S.C. 29605 or National Kidney Foundation of S.C., 500 Taylor Street, Suite 101, Columbia, S.C. 29201. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com. WIDSETH, CARL - Age 73, died December 26th, 2007. Survived by daughters, Melissa Cantrell and Wendy Wozniak; 3 grandsons; sister, Karen Johnson; and brothers, Joe Widseth and Greg Widseth. Memorial Service 1 PM Friday, January 4th, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home, 2250 St. Anthony Blvd. Minneapolis, MN. Gathering following service from 2-4 PM at Bunnies Restaurant, 5916 Excelsior Blvd. Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers memorial preferred to OLPC or favorite charity. Sunset Funeral Home in charge of arrangements WILLIAMS, TEDDY HARRISON - of Oak Ridge, age 77, passed away on December 30, 2007 at Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Williams was born on October 26, 1930 in Harlan Kentucky. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Oak Ridge. Mr. Williams was retired from the Y-12 plant, where he was employed in the maintenance division for twenty-five years as an instrument mechanic and electrician. Mr. Williams served two tours in the Navy, from 1946-47 and 1951-54, first as a torpedoman on a submarine base, then as a signalman on the battleship USS Wisconsin. He was especially proud of his service on the Wisconsin, and visited the ship at its Norfolk base several years ago. He was also a veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Williams was a longtime member of the Toastmasters Club in Oak Ridge, the Belles and Beaus Square Dance Club and the Oak Ridge Tennis Club. After retirement Mr. Williams was active in maintenance and electrical work at Grace Lutheran Church. He also worked w! ith the church food pantry. He was well-known for his abilities as a chef, and for the beautiful roses that he tended lovingly. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Hamilton Williams and Gladys Lucille Williams, and by his brother Jack. He is survived by his wife, Jane Byington Williams of Oak Ridge; son, Albert Williams and his wife Roseanna of Oak Ridge; son, Teddy Williams and fianc�e Elaine of Oak Ridge; stepdaughter, Anne Yarbrough and her husband Russell of Clarksville, TN; and stepson, Robert Lykens and his wife Sheree of Hiram, GA. Surviving grandchildren are: Matthew Williams and fianc�e Sara of Clinton; granddaughter, Peyton Williams of Oak Ridge; great-grandson, Xander of Clinton; Scott and Charla Lykens of Knoxville; Drew and Collin Lykens of Hiram; and Steven and Sharon Yarbrough of Clarksville; also surviving are Mr. Williams' brother, Boyd Williams and his wife Donna of Vero Beach, FL; sister, Mona Petraccoro and her husband! Frank of San Diego, CA; sister, Peggy Stachura and her husban! d Jim of Gaithersburg, MD; sister, Carole Frye and her husband David of Sanford, NC; daughter-in-law, Marie Ford and her husband Bob of Clinton; and many other dear aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, all of whom held Ted in the highest regard. A most special thanks to Marie Ford, Lynne Parris and the staff of Norris Health and Rehabilitation for their loving care of Ted, and for friends and family who offered and gave much needed support. You are too numerous to name. The family will receive friends at Grace Lutheran Church on Friday, January 4, 2008, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service. The family will welcome friends at a reception at the conclusion of the service. Mr. Williams' ashes will be interred in the church memorial garden. Fair winds and following seas, Ted!! Memorials may be made to the following organizations: Grace Lutheran Church food pantry, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 131 W. Gettysburg Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 telephone 865! -483-3787, Keystone Adult Day Care Center, 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge TN 37830 telephone 865-483-6631, Alzheimer's Association 2200 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville TN 37919 telephone 865-544-6288. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com. WINCHESTER, RAY MELVIN - age 72, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2007. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Salvation Army, 409 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917. Funeral arrangements for later in the week will be announced by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com YOUNG, MESHA JOANN - age 23 of Luttrell, left her family to be with her heavenly father December 31, 2007. Mesha was born November 2, 1984, and was preceded in death by: father, Jerry Dale Young; grandfather, Jerry Young. She leaves her cherished son, James Dale Wyatt Kitts; Wyatt's father, Greg; mother, Patty Wyrick Hunter and Anthony Hill; brothers, Greg (Moon) Hunter, and Jody Hunter; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; grandmother, Bessie (Dolly) Young; grandfather, Clifford Wyrick and wife Debbie; special aunt, Kristi; special uncle, Christopher; special friends, Lisa, Angie, Sap, Outlaw. Special thanks to those who were dedicated to help care for Mesha: Tammy and Steve Martynowiez, special friend, Delana. Family wants to send thanks to special nurse, Jan, at St. Mary's who blessed our family with her care for Mesha in her last hours with us. Family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, with funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel at Cooke ! Mortuary. Reverend Gary Tolliver officiating. Interment Thursday, 2:00 p.m. at Hickle Cemetery. Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville, TN. Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 _____________________________________________________________ Click for great deals on extra fine men's wedding bands. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iifzHNWu7Adp3S0Fe3SdWg4HVpb6vji5CNOTBh2mv3LU3wW9s/