ANDERSON, MASTER SERGEANT JAMES HERBERT (Retired) - age 63 passed away July 14 at 8 p.m. in El Paso, Texas. Born in Tazewell, TN. www.sunsetfuneralhome.com. BADGETT, MARGUERITE GRAY - age 90 of Maryville, died at her home on July 11, 2007. Marguerite was a long-time resident of Maryville and well-known as an elementary school teacher and for service to her community and to her church, First United Methodist Church of Maryville. She was married to the late James P. Badgett. She is survived by: her sister, Dorothy Weaver of Maryville; her son, Tom Badgett and wife June of Lenoir City; and daughters, Katherine Paff and husband Charles of Elkton, Maryland; Rosemary Badgett and Carol Badgett of Prescott, AZ; and, Nan Badgett and husband Jerry Harmon of Tucson, AZ. Her brother and sister-in-law J.N. and Blanche Badgett live in Maryville. Interment was at the family plot at Grandview Cemetery with a memorial service scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, July 20, 2007 at First United Methodist Church, 804 Montvale Station Road, Maryville. Gifts in lieu of flowers can be made to the Blount County Public Library, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville, TN 37804-5714. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville in charge 982-6812. www.mccammonammonsclick.com. BAYLES, DANNY R. - age 52, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007 at his Knoxville home. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. Danny was a avid tournament angler and member of the Southern Bass Fishing Club. He was preceded in death by his father, Weaver Bayles. He is survived by: his wife, Robin Bayles; daughter, Amanda Davis and husband, Richard; two adoring grandsons, Bryceton and Caleb Davis; mother, Barbara Bayles; brother and sister-in-law, Rick and Debbie Bayles; sister, Barbara Ezell; nephews, Jason Ezell and Jerry Ezell and wife, Samantha. The family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday followed by the funeral service at 8:00 p.m. at Valley View Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Grindstaff and Rev. Harvey Harmon officiating. Family and friends will meet at the main entrance to Highland Memorial Cemetery at 11:45 a.m. Thursday for interment service at 12:00 noon. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. BOALS, NATHAN ANDREW - of Hixson, died in Paris, France, on Saturday, July 8, 2007, at the age of 21. As a senior, Nathan was majoring in communications studies at the University of Tennessee. He was in Paris on a study abroad trip. Nathan was born in Chattanooga on January 10, 1986. He attended Soddy-Daisy High School and graduated from Hamilton County Middle College High School. Survivors include: his parents, Bill and Martha Boals of Hixson; brother, Jonathan, and his wife, Rachel, of Loudon, TN; nieces, Riley, Jaidyn, Elly and nephew, Davis; grandfather, James Patterson of Murfreesboro; grandmother, Oneida Boals of Jackson, TN; aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by: his grandmother, Carleen Patterson; grandfather, Hiram Boals; step-grandmother, Edna Patterson; cousin, Maddie Anne Patterson. A Celebration of Life and funeral/memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the Burks United Methodist Church, 6429 Hixson Pike, Hixson, Tennessee with Rev. Nathan Malone and Rev. Brian Davis officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives for visitation from 5:30-7:30 pm on Friday, July 20, 2007 at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home and Saturday, July 21, 2007 from 1:00 pm until the time of the service at the Burks United Methodist Church in Hixson, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to: the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of American or Burks United Methodist Youth in Nathan's name. Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, 5401 Hwy 153, Hixson, Tennessee 327343. BRADY, JIM F., JR. - age 45 of Knoxville, entered into Heaven Monday, July 16, 2007. Preceded in death by grandparents, Racy and Ella Brady. Survived by: his wife, Angela Dawn Brady (Deedie); children, Elizabeth Gabrielle Brady and James Franklin Brady, III (J.T.) of Knoxville; father, Jim F. Brady, Sr. of Orlando, FL; and sister, Kelsey Lynne Brady of Hamilton, NY; also survived by many close family members in the Halls area. Funeral service will be Thursday at 8 pm in the Fountain City Chapel of Mynatt Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Tindell officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com. BROOKS, BERTIE - 95 of Strawberry Plains, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2007 at Saint Mary's Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by: husband, Arthur E. Brooks; children, Juanita Hoover, Ralph D. Brooks and five grandchildren. Survived by: daughters, Mary Ruth McMellian, Mable Roderick, Betty Jo Welch and husband Clifford; son and daughter-in-law, Arthur (Buddy) and Pauline Brooks; fifty-eight grandchildren; twenty-nine great grandchildren; numerous great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their thanks to a special grandson, Donnie Brooks and wife Carol and daughter, Casey, for the care and love they gave to our mother. Funeral service 8 pm Wednesday at Fielden Funeral Chapel with Rev. Arthur Pedigo and Rev. Darrell Brooks, Jr., officiating. Interment at 3 pm Thursday in Blue Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Wednesday prior to the funeral service at Fielden Funeral Home, New Market, 865-475-3468. BUSH, JOANN - age 83 of Fountain City, passed away, Sunday, July 15, 2007, at Hillcrest West Nursing Home. She was born June 5, 1924 in Princeton, West Virginia to the late James and Maude Miller. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by: son, John Myers; brothers, J. Vance Miller and Marvin Miller; sisters, Francis McDonald, Eva Alvarez and Essie Smith. She is survived by: husband, JD Bush; son and daughter-in-law, Louis and Delinda Eades of Fountain City; stepsons, John Bush and family of Knoxville, and Tom Bush of Atlanta, GA. Many thanks to the staff of Hillcrest West Nursing Home, Caris Healthcare, and the special people that cared for JoAnn in her home, Faye Douglas, Brenda McCann, Sondra McGinnis, Elaine Haworth, Debbie Myers, and Lenore Douglas. JoAnn was a very active member of Fountain City Presbyterian Church, and was an accomplished photographer who also enjoyed traveling and sharing her photographs and experiences. She was a very caring and generous person and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her remains will be cremated and placed beside her son John Myers in Princeton, West Virginia. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: the Fountain City Presbyterian Church, Food Pantry, 500 Hotel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37918. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273). www.cremationoptionsinc.com. CASSIDY, DAVID TIMOTHY "TIM" - age 40 of Corryton, TN, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at home. Of the Baptist faith. Graduate of Holston High School and worked as a certified auto mechanic at Clayton Volvo for 15 years. Preceded in death by: grandparents, Glennie and Julian Cassidy and Thelma and Odie Satterfield. Survived by: son, Spencer; daughter, Desilee; mom and dad, Bessie Satterfield Cassidy and David Julian Cassidy; former wife, Julie Branson Cassidy; and special aunts, "Dee Dee" Shelton and Teen Burchell. Funeral services will be 8:00 pm Wednesday, July 19, 2007, in the chapel at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Oliver Wolfenbarger and Rev. Charlie Reynolds officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:15 am Thursday at Bridges Funeral Home and proceed to Roseberry Cemetery for an 11:00 am interment. Pallbearers: Steve Bunch, John Bye, Trevor Childress, Mark Depew, Richard Terry, and Chance Butcher. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Wednesday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. CAYLOR, EVA MAE CARROLL VANNOY - age 83 of Knoxville, passed away July 16, 2007 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice Center of a lingering illness. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Ben A. and Ida Rose Carroll; her first husband, Fred Vannoy who passed away July 17, 1962; and her second husband, Dr. L.G. Caylor who she wed on May 28, 1984 and passed away on April 6, 2006. She was born October 4, 1923 in Whitley County, Kentucky. She was a proud graduate of the St. Mary's School of Nursing, Class of 1946. As a registered nurse, she was head nurse at St. Mary's Hospital then worked many years in the private practice of Dr. L.G. Caylor. Along with her husband, Dr. L.G. Caylor, she established a scholarship at Lincoln Memorial University and established the Caylor Chair of Nursing. She was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Powell having previously served the Lord for many years at Arlington Baptist Church and Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She is survived by: her daughters, Vianna Goins and her husband, Bill of Ft. Thomas, KY, Mary Lovett and her husband, Mike of Knoxville; and her son, Dr. John F. Vannoy and his wife, Kathy of Farragut; grandchildren, Rebecca McLean, Michelle Lovett, and Madison, Lauren and Chandler Vannoy; great grandchildren, Andrew and Caleb McLean and brother, Retired Col. George F. Carroll and wife, Dot. Funeral service 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Jim Waddell and Dr. John Vannoy officiating. Family and friends will meet at the W. Adair entrance to Lynnhurst Cemetery Friday by 9:45 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. interment service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Residential Hospice or to the Gideons. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Mary's Residential Hospice and Vickie Dockery for her tender care. The family will receive friends 6:00-7:30 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com CHEATUM, BRITTNEY - age 26 of Luttrell, passed away Monday July 16, 2007. Member of Buffat Heights Baptist Church. Survivors: Bo Cheatum; daughter, Katie Cheatum; son, Cody Cheatum; mother, Pat Hatfield; father and stepmother, John and Glenda Hatfield; sister, Kayla Neely; stepsister, Robin Taylor; grandmother, Gearldine Houston; several nieces and nephews. Service 3 pm Thursday Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel, Preacher Donnie Morton officiating. Interment Clapps Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 pm Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Fountain City Chapel. www.mynattfh.com.. HAMMOND, FRANCES LOUISE PUCKETT - age 86 of Knoxville, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007. She had worked at the Knoxville Glove Company and had retired from K-Mart. An avid ballroom dancer, Mrs. Hammond cherished her time with fellow dancers at the Senior Citizens Center. She was preceded in death by: her husband, C. Jack Hammond; her mother, Cinda Case Puckett; son, Charles Steven Hammond; and great granddaughter, Amanda. She leaves: her children, Larry M. Hammond, Linda Wimbush, and Jackie Hammond Pate, all of Knoxville; grandchildren, Sarah K. Wimbush, Stacey A. Childress and husband, Michael, Steven B. Hammond and wife, Allene, Linda Hall and family, Alan Hammond and family, Karen Phillips and family; great grandsons, Jacob Hammond and Titus Cole; and her brother, A. Leroy Puckett. Family and friends will meet at the W. Adair entrance to Lynnhurst Cemetery Friday for an 11:30 a.m. graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you do something for a senior citizen. The family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. HOLTZMAN, MRS. BECKY - the bearer of life, joy, and the love of God to so many, has joined her Heavenly Father on July 15, 2007. I imagine her first stop will be to greet her own family members who preceded her and then meet Mom Holtzman for the first time and have an extended discussion about her "Freddie". Then on to the throne room to sit in her Daddy's lap. Next I visualize her appointed to be an official greeter for Heaven with a simple nametag: Hello my name is Becky! Her smile and warmth will then melt the hearts of all those she greets just like when she was here on earth. Survived by: husband, Fred Holtzman, sister, Billye Anderton; brother, John Anderton; sister, Jody Clark, and daughter, Michelle Rose. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to something she has put her heart and soul into: online Biblical Discipleship to the Nations. Make a contribution in her name to New Life Biblical Training, c/o Padgett Business Services, 10410 Jackson Oaks Way, Knoxville, TN 37922. Contributions will be tax deductible. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 19 at West Park Baptist Church, 8833 Middlebrook Pike with a Celebration of Life Service to follow with Dr. John Stone officiating. Family and friends will gather at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, July 20 in Highland Memorial Cemetery for a 10 a.m. graveside Service. Highland Memorial (Bearden), 588-0567. HOOD, PAUL E - 55 of Greer, S.C., passed away at his home after a courageous battle with cancer; never giving up, he fought until the end. Born in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of the late Mary Imogene and David Hood. Mr. Hood was of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where he received a BS in Metallurgical Engineering with highest honors. His passions were his family, hiking, target shooting, youth baseball and U.T. Vols sports. He is survived by: his loving wife of 32 years, Marlene White Hood; two sons and daughters-in-law, David E. and Holly Hood of Elk Creek, VA, Richard A. and Emily Hood of Weaverville, N.C.; a sister and brother-in-law, Jane Ellen and David Craig of Seymour, TN; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Clifford and Jay White of Texas; Donna and Bill Egner of Idaho, Laura and Mike Thomas of N.C., Vickey Creech, Darlene and Jeff Butcher, Vernon and Keva White, Teresa and Danny Martin, Rena and Rick Creekmore, Melinda and Joseph Kelley, and Mary Lou White, all of Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to: VistaCare, Inc., 15 Brendan Way, Ste. 100, Greenville, S.C. 29615. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2007 at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown with a Memorial Service following at 3 p.m. in the Downtown Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.thomasmcafee.com. JACKSON, CLAYTON "PETE" - 81 of Seedtick Road, Philadelphia, died Monday, at Loudon Healthcare Center. Pete was retired from Scovill's and member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Veteran of Army WWII. Preceded in death by: parents, Andrew and Belle Wright Jackson; sister, Benny Jackson; daughter, Linda Lawhon. Survivors: wife of 60 years, Alma "Peanut" Arden Jackson; daughters, Virginia Ward and husband Roland, Viola Lorenz; sister, Mrs. Bob (Geraldine) Simpson, all of Philadelphia; 4 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services 7 p.m. Wednesday, Loudon Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Buford Albright, Rev. Gary Cook and Rev. Michael McLemore officiating. Interment New Macedonia Cemetery, 11 a.m. Thursday with Military Honors by Loudon Co. Veterans Honor Guard. Family will receive friends 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Loudon Funeral Home. JERNIGAN, PATRICIA ANN HARDEN - age 47 of Sweetwater, formerly of Seffner, FL passed away suddenly Sunday, July 15, 2007 at her home. She was a member of Philadelphia United Methodist Church. Patricia was a former employee of Kindred Health Care in Loudon. She is survived by: her husband, Steve Jernigan; daughters, Lucia Everett and husband, Danny Keith Everett of Loudon, Melissa Lasorsa Bento and husband, Jorge Bento of NY; twin sons, Anthony Michael Harden of Seffner, FL and Robert Mathew Harden of Sweetwater and Seffner; grandchildren, Tylina Elizabeth Everett of Loudon and Marissa Vasquez of Lakeland, FL; step daughters, Rosa Martinez, Mary Ann Martinez and Josfina Martinez; sisters, Sharon Huff and husband, Larry, Ruth Sanders, Mary Harden and Charlotte Harrison; brother, Victor Harden; many loved nieces and nephews; friend and father of the twins, Raul Martinez. A memorial services will be held 2 p. m. Friday, July 20th at Philadelphia United Methodist Church, 408 Church Street, Philadelphia with Rev. Bud Hauk officiating. he family will receive friends from 12:30 p. m. to 2 p. m. before the service Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of the arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com. KEESEE, DONALD P. - age 79 of Louisville, passed away on Tuesday July 17, 2007 at Select Specialty U.T. He was a member of South Knoxville Baptist Church and a member of the American Legion. Preceded in death by: his parents, Troy Sr. and Minnie Keesee; brothers, Troy R. Keesee Jr., Bobby Keesee and Edwin Keesee; sister, Marion Keesee. Survivors include: special friend, Billie Frost; half brother, Phil Keesee, Danville, VA; sister-in-law, Laura Keesee; nephews, Troy "Rusty" Keesee and wife, Phyllis, William Keesee and wife Gloria; nieces, Elizabeth Keesee, Seagren and Russell, Pensacola, FL, Frances Neff and husband Lindsey; several great nieces and great nephews; special friends, Fred and Nettie Mae Sherrod. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 Wednesday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel. Graveside services will be held 10:00 am Thursday morning at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Arrangements made by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. 865-689-8888. A guestbook and additional information is available at: www.lynnhurstchapel.com. KIRCHENSTEIN, COLONEL JOHN J. - died of leukemia on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at the Colonial Hills Nursing Center. He was 83 years old. He was the son of Jacob and Vallie Kirchenstein of the Bronx, New York and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Colonel Kirchenstein was a graduate of New York University where he was a member of Skull and Bones, an honor society. He received a Masters degree in transportation from the University of Tennessee. The Colonel was an Army veteran of 36 years, serving in World War II, Korea, and two tours in Vietnam. He was a graduate of the Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas; the Joint Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia; and the Army War College, Carlisle, Pa. His final assignments included J-4, U.S. Pacific Command, Honolulu, Hawaii; Transportation Officer for U.S. Army Vietnam; Commander of the 4th Transportation Command, Vietnam; and finally J-4, U.S. European Command, Stuttgart, Germany. On retirement from the Army in 1978, he joined the University of Tennessee, working with transportation students. He served as advisor to Delta Nu Alpha; arranged and conducted European Business Study Tours for students each summer, spending time with businesses in 6 countries; and arranged interviews for students with major transportation companies in the U.S. At the same time, he did consulting in the field of international transportation and logistics around the world. He also served as a member of the Tennessee Export Council from 1987 to 1991. Colonel Kirchenstein was a Master Mason, Lodge No. 337; a member of the American Legion; a member of the National Defense Transportation Association where he was awarded the transportation distinguished service award for 1978. He also received the same award for the state of Tennessee in 1993. After retirement for the second time, he served as a volunteer with the Knoxville Council on Aging. While he loved Hawaii and spent much time there, he was an avid skier and his favorite vacations were spent on the ski slopes out West and the Alps of Switzerland and Austria. Colonel Kirchenstein is survived by: his wife, Elizabeth of Knoxville and daughter Mary of Boca Raton, Florida. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Highland Memorial Funeral Home, 5315 Kingston Pike. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: the American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909. Highland Memorial 588-0567. The Colonel's guestbook can be signed at: www.highlandmemorialparks.com. KIRKLAND, BERTHA DUNKIN - age 87 of Knoxville, formerly of Vonore, passed away 9:23 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2007 at Parkwest Medical Center. Member of Stoney Point Baptist Church, Knoxville. Preceded in death by: husband, Howard Charles Kirkland; parents, Noah and Linnie Dunkin; granddaughter, Judy Kirkland; great grandson, Jerod McMean. Survivors, daughters and sons-in-law, June and Fred Watson, Vonore, Sue and W.A. Reid, Englewood, Elizabeth Swmitch, Knoxville; sons & daughters-in-law, Robert and Lucille Kirkland, Maryville, Harold and Sharon Kirkland, Blaine, Barkley and Brenda Kirkland, Tellico Plains; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral 8:00 p.m. Friday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Barney Tipton officiating. Interment 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Big Toqua Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville. LONG, ALMA ROSE (STOUT) - age 90 years old, currently a resident of Morning View Village in Maryville, passed peacefully Tuesday morning away after a brief struggle with cancer. Mrs. Long was born in Englewood, Tennessee, and attended Tennessee Wesleyan College, later graduating from Carson-Newman College with a BS in Education. During her teaching career she received her Library Certification from the University of Tennessee. She was the youngest of four, with two sisters and a brother. At the beginning of her teaching career in Greenback, she met and married Ronald Elmer (Bush) Long. She taught English and was Librarian for many years at Porter High School, with a total teaching career of 32 years. Mr. and Mrs. Long were long-time residents of Alcoa and members of New Providence Presbyterian Church. For much of her life, she had been active in Chilhowee Club, Alcoa Garden Club, New Providence Women's Church Circles, Delta Kappa Gamma, ESO, AARP, and Retired Teachers. Alma was an avid reader and always kept a book at her side. She enjoyed UT sports and was a big fan of the Lady Vols. Alma always had a positive outlook and in a quiet manner was a strong role model for her family. While living in Alcoa she hosted numerous family gatherings and made everyone feel at home. In her retirement she enjoyed gardening, club gatherings, spoiling her grandchildren, sewing, and being independent. She is preceded in death by: husband, Bush Long, brother, Paul Stout, and sister, Nell Brown. She is survived by: older sister, Dorothy Godsey of Chattanooga; son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Sandy Long of Satellite Beach, FL and daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Tom Raines of Maryville; grandchildren, Mary Alyce Long, Joey Long, and Brad Raines, and great grandson, Noah Long. She also leaves behind a niece, Joyce Godsey and nephews, Brent Godsey and Cullen Brown. There will be a memorial service Friday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m. at New Providence Presbyterian Church, and the family will receive friends immediately following the service. The family wishes to thank Blount Memorial Hospice, as well as the kind and dedicated sitters, who assisted and comforted Mrs. Long. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: New Providence Presbyterian Church, 703 W. Broadway, Maryville, TN 37801 or Blount Memorial Hospice, 1095 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville in charge 982-6812. www.mccammonammonsclick.com. LONG, JAMES B. - age 82 of Lanham, Maryland, passed away at his home. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Lula and Joseph Long, Sr. of Knoxville. He leaves his memories to: brothers, Tim Long, Joseph Long, Jr., Quentin Long, Virgil (Barbara) Long and Rudolph (Carol) Long; sisters, Ruth Hardin, Vivian (Lee) Varner, Patricia Dulaney; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, 7474 Landover Rd., Landover, MD 20785. Services will be held Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 11:00 am at Meridian Hill Baptist Church, 3146 16th Street, Washington, DC 20010. Interment will follow. Announcement by Unity Mortuary. Mr. Long's guestbook can be signed on-line at: www.unitymortuaryknox.org. McMAHAN, SUSAN LEANN - age 26 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 14, 2007. She is preceded in death by: grandparents, Flora Lee and James McMahan, Sr., Joe Earls; uncles, Donnie McMahan, Eddie Earls and Harold Varner. Survived by: daughter, Abigail Nicole Inman; parents, Debra and James McMahan; sister, Heather McMahan; grandmother, Nell Earls; special aunt, Betsy Lonas; several aunts, uncles, special friends, Adrienne Duncan, Brad Wagner, Joey Brashears, Daniel Inman, Abigail's father and Jessica Hall. Service 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Mynatt Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Ronnie Varner officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers: Rodney Varner, Marlin Bull, Matthew Haynes, Charles Lawson, Mark Lonas, Scott Earls and James Cox. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. wwwmynattfh.com. NIPPER, LARRY LYNN - 61 of Sweetwater Road, Philadelphia, died Monday at Parkwest Hospital. Veteran of US Army, Vietnam Conflict. Preceded in death by: parents, Alec and Mary Katherine Raley Nipper; brother, Willard; stepfather, Tom Bettis. Survivors: wife, Wanda Galyon Nipper; brother, Caney Nipper and wife Judy, Kingston; stepson, Bobby Joe Reagan; stepdaughter, Melissa Reagan, Sweetwater. Funeral services 7 p.m. Wednesday, Loudon Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. Ted Halcom officiating. Family and friends will meet at the Wildwood Cemetery 1:30 p.m. Thursday for graveside services. Military Honors by Loudon Co. Veterans Honor Guard. Family will receive friends 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Loudon Funeral Home. PELTON PATRICIA KING - 71 of Tullahoma, passed away Friday, July 13, 2007 at her home in Tullahoma Tennessee. She was born in Gatlinburg, TN. Survived by: her loving husband of 51 years, John M. Pelton, the couple's daughter Sharon and son in law Bob Nichol (Nashville), the couple's son Michael and daughter in law Joyce, and their beloved and adored twin grandsons, Jonathon and Zachary (Houston, TX). She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Tullahoma for over 40 years and retired after 20 years of employment at the University of Tennessee Space Institute. She loved to walk on the beach, watch her grandchildren play baseball, read a good book, and cheer for the Vols. She was a classically trained vocalist and found a lifetime of joy singing in the church choir. Her family and friends will so very deeply miss her compassionate wisdom and the beauty of her laughter. A memorial service will be held at 7pm, Wednesday, July 18, at Trinity Lutheran Church with visitation beginning two hours prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to: the Trinity Lutheran Church Choir 705 Wilson Avenue, Tullahoma TN 37388. Tullahoma Funeral Home (931-455-4567) is in charge of arrangements. www.tullahomafuneralhome.com. POTTER, MR. PAUL S. - age 72 of Lancing, passed away Sunday evening, July 15, 2007 at Roane Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Potter retired from Chilton Tractor Company after 38 years of service. He was preceded death by: parents, Lemmie and Anna Bell Potter; mother-in-law, Polly Keeton; nephew, Tim Rich; brother-in-law, Bob Riley. Mr. Potter is survived by: wife, Marian Keeton Potter of Lancing; son, Paul Stephen and wife Kim Potter of Wartburg; grandchildren, Steven Potter of Lancing, Nicole Griffith of Mossy Grove and Arminda Potter of Wartburg; great grandchildren, Bailey Griffith and Caleb Potter; sisters and brothers-in-law, Maisel and Thomas Harney, Melba and Walter Rich of Lancing, Wilda Jo and Jim Rich of York, S.C., Sharon and Lester Heidel and Gayle and Bobby Hamby of Wartburg; sisters-in-law, Billie Freels and Alice Vertner of Lancing; brother-in-law, Winfield Keeton and special friends the Chilton family, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday July 18, 2007 form 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Ralph Nance and Rev. Robert Pfaff officiating. Graveside service will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Morgan Memorial Gardens. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. REED, HARRISON - age 35 of Gatlinburg, passed away Monday, July 16, 2007 at Fort Sanders-Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by: grandparents, Pauline Hughes, Curtis Talbot, Sr., and Frank Reed; uncle and aunt, Curtis and Peggy Talbot, Jr.; sister, Diane Marie Reed; brother, Joe Jacobi. Survivors: son, Tyler Reed and his mother, Sheila Reed; daughter, Megan Waterhouse; parents, Hal and Bunny Reed; sister and brother-in-law, Renee and Doug Moore; sister, Tara Hicks; brother, Jon Jacobi; grandmother, Kate Reed; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends. Harrison will be missed by the many lives he touched. Funeral service 7 pm Wednesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Mr. Jim Parton officiating. Interment 10 am Thursday in Elkmont Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 pm Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. www.atchleyfuneralhome.com. SHAVER, ELINOR A. - age 88 of Concord, TN, passed away Monday, July 16, 2007 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church in both Chattanooga and Knoxville. She was past president of the Northside Study Club. Elinor was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and lived most of her adult life in Chattanooga where she taught Science and Home Economics in Rossville, GA and Hamilton County, TN school systems. She is preceded in death by: her parents, Howard Thomas and Margaret Ault Armstrong; sisters, Mildred Armstrong, Mary Rachel Armstrong and Margaret Ellen Armstrong. She is survived by: her husband, Stanley M. Shaver; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Ted Stanford; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Linda Shaver; granddaughters and their spouses, Teresa and Patrick McCarthy, Annette and Michael Scott, Dana and Terry Rich; grandsons, Stanford Shaver, Scott Shaver and wife, April; great grandchildren, Adam, Matthew, Andrew, Catherine, Blake, Kaitlyn and Samantha. Family and friends will meet Wednesday at Tennessee Veterans' Cemetery for a 1:30 p.m. for a graveside service with Rev. Ron Goodman officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to: the Alzheimer's Association, 2200 Sutherland Avenue, Suite 102, Knoxville, TN 37919. Friends may call at their convenience at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. SMELSER, GEORGE - of Chattanooga died Monday July 15, 2007. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tennessee. SMITHERMAN, ORLAND C. - 85 of Oak Ridge, passed away at his home, July 16, 2007. Mr. Smitherman was the son of Roy C. and Clara Wallace Smitherman (both deceased) of the Antioch Community near Centreville, in Bibb County, Alabama, where he grew up during the Great Depression years. He graduated from the Bibb County Public Schools in 1940 where he was a football standout in high school, and was awarded a football scholarship to the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, while Sewanee was still a member of the Southeastern Conference. He earned a B. S. degree in Physics from Sewanee in 1944 and because of wartime priorities, came directly to Oak Ridge to participate in the Manhattan Project. He began his employment in Oak Ridge as a physicist with the Tennessee Eastman Company at Y-12. After approximately one year he transferred to the Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Company of Union Carbide Corporation and worked the remainder of his career at the K-25 Plant. He worked there as a physicist and in various managerial positions until his retirement from the Martin Marietta Corporation in 1984. He was a long time member of Glenwood Baptist Church where he was a Deacon. He was preceded in death by: his first wife, Helen Howington Smitherman. He is survived by: his wife, Yonnie Tallant Smitherman; a daughter, Ea Jo Smitherman; a brother, Roy Smitherman and his wife, June, all of Oak Ridge; three sisters, Essie Mae Smitherman of Dothan, Alabama, Gail Butts of Denver, Colorado, Joy Sheppard of Marietta, Georgia; five nieces; three nephews; a number of great nieces and nephews; three step children; six step grandchildren and a number of step great grand children. A private burial was held at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held at Glenwood Baptist Church in Oak Ridge at 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 21, 2007. The family asks that any memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. An on-line guest book can be signed at: www.weatherfordmortuary.com. STONER, WILLIAM L. "BLUE" - age 56 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, July 16, 2007 at the University of Tennessee Hospital. He worked as an operations /marketing specialist, personal aide and director of various political campaign operations, and as a professional caterer. He traveled extensively around the country and abroad. He was a very caring and giving person who loved to play golf and enjoyed cooking for his friends. William is preceded in death by: parents, W.H. Stoner and Irene Wilson Stoner; brother, David Hammontree. He is survived by: sisters, Joyce I. Edwards of Knoxville, Carol Tormey and husband Paul of St. Petersburg, Fl, Jane Stoner of Knoxville; several nieces, nephews, and multiple dear friends. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. The family will have a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to: Knox Area Golf Charities, 200 Prosperity Drive, Knoxville, TN 37923. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. STREVEL, REBECCA KENLEY "BECKY" - age 55 of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at Parkwest Hospital as a result of a massive cerebral hemorrhage. She was a 1968 graduate of South High School and was an employee of AT&T (formerly BellSouth) for 30 years. Becky was an avid fan of NASCAR, the Atlanta Braves and U.T. Athletics. Preceded in death by father, Herbert "Bud" Kenley. Survivors include: mother, Blanche Kenley; sister, Elizabeth Joyce Kenley; sister, Carolyn and husband, John Schoolcraft; sister, Cindy and husband, Rick Gatian; brother, Randy Kenley; brother, Bryan and wife, Tonya Kenley; special niece, Kimberly Lindsay and family; nieces and nephews, Matthew, Ethan and Nicholas Boone, Cameron, Connor and Carly Gatian, Hailey, Andy and Kristofer Kenley; best friend and soulmate, Clay Strevel and constant companion, Herbie, her Jack Russell Terrier. The family would like to thank the Emergency Room Staff and the Critical Care Staff of Parkwest Hospital and Tennessee Donor Services for their kindness and compassion. Becky's last selfless act was that of an organ donor. Family and friends will meet at Hillcrest Cemetery in Jefferson County on Wednesday for 11:00 am interment services. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com. THOMAS, CHARLES R. - of Madisonville, born January 23, 1934 in Knoxville, TN and passed away July 12, 2007 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Charles graduated from Central High in 1952 and was a member at Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. Charles served 8 years in the U.S. Air Force and most of his life was spent in the medical field, retiring from Ingham Medical Center in Lansing, Michigan. Preceded in death by: his parents, Jessie Wilson Thomas and Allison Frank Thomas; brothers, Bill and Jack Thomas and aunt, Evelyn Tolbert. He is survived by: his three special dogs, Popper, Nicky and Lucky; niece, Lisa Thomas; nephews, James, Billy and David Thomas; great nieces, Jessica Stanford, Christie Thomas, Isabella Thomas-Wilson; great nephews, James, Justin, Stuart, William and Christopher Thomas; sisters-in-law, Euretha Todd, Katherine and Blanche Thomas; cousins, Jim, Shirley, Jay and Randy Tolbert, Lynn Keeler, Brenda Jett and Linda Raney and many loving friends and neighbors. A special thanks to all of Charles health care providers. A memorial service will be held Thursday July 19, 2007 at 8 pm in the Halls Chapel of Mynatt Funeral Home, Rev. Jack Brown officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorials be made to an animal shelter or a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends from 7-8 pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel, 865-922-9195. www.mynattfh.com. THOMPSON, WAYNE WEBSTER - age 79 of Knoxville, passed away July 16, 2007, following an extended illness. Born on August 20, 1927 to Wayne O. and Katherine Webster Thompson. He was of the Baptist faith. A veteran of the United States Navy. He retired after 38 years at Martin Marietta during which time he was also a Knox County school bus owner. Preceded in death by: parents, brother, Marvin R. Thompson and grandson, Nicholas Gabe Shorter. Survived by: devoted wife of 55 years, Dimple Jones Thompson; sons, Steve and James; daughters and spouses, Kathy and John Waldrop, Janet and Larry Shorter, Lisa and Jeff Hurst and Cindy and Ed Browning. Papaw loved his 13 grandchildren, Michelle, Michael, Jeremy, Josh, Kristen, Chelsey, Emily, LeighAnne, Hunter, Logan, Victoria and Blake and his ten great grandchildren. He is also survived by: his brother, Warren S. Thompson; sister, Linda T. Brown and their families. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to: The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, 220 Carrick Street, Knoxville, TN 37921. Service will be Wednesday at 8 pm in the Halls Chapel of Mynatt Funeral Home with Reverend Mike Powell and Reverend Harvey Sherlin officiating. Family and friends will meet Thursday at 10:45 am at Greasy Hollow Cemetery, Claiborne County, for interment at 11 am. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 pm at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com. WALLACE, PAMELA DARLENE - age 46 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice after a long illness. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by: father, Ellsworth Whitaker and sisters, Debbie, Sabrina and Claudette. Survivors: children, Tiffany, Eddie and Tosha Wallace; 5 grandchildren; mother, Betty Hicks; sister, Sheila Jones; special nieces, Melissa Pack and Kristie Fleming; and several nieces and nephews. Service 10 am Thursday, Mynatt Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Eddie Myers officiating. Interment Highland Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. www.mynattfh.com. WEIR JAMES ROBERT, JR. - age 74 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, June 11, 2007 at Baptist Hospital West. He was born December 29, 1932 in Middletown, OH, the son of James Robert Weir Sr., and Kathleen Lawson Weir. He is survived by 5 sons: James Robert III, David Jeffrey, Joseph Todd, Patrick Allen and Scott Anthony, who love and miss him. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Judy Weir Goode and Kathy Weir Dickey. Mr. Weir worked at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory for 39 years until his retirement in 1994. The last twenty years, he served as Associate Director and Director of the Metals and Ceramics Division. During his tenure, he was the recipient of the E. O. Lawrence Award. He earned his Bachelor Degree in 1955 in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and his Masters from the University of Tennessee in 1962. Mr. Weir was an avid sailor for 40+ years. He was a member and past Commodore of the Concord Yacht Club and successfully competed in numerous regattas in many classes of boats throughout the southeast region. He was also instrumental in the early development of the sailing education programs at the Club. Mr. Weir enjoyed acting with the Oak Ridge Playhouse and he was an avid singer with Barbershop Quartets in younger years. In keeping with Mr. Weir's wishes, he was cremated. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 6:00pm at Weatherford Mortuary. An on-line guest book can be signed at: www.weatherfordmortuary.com. WELLS, HAROLD (BUCKWHEAT) - age 70 of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was a member of Church Street United Methodist Church and retired from the Knoxville News Sentinel as Pressman Superintendent with 48 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman. Survived by: wife, Carlotta Wells; daughters, Teresa Thomas and husband, David, Janice Nelson and husband, David; grandchildren, Brandon and Lauren Thomas and Zachary Nelson. Funeral service will be held 8:00 pm Wednesday, Church Street United Methodist Church, Dr. William J. Fowler and Rev. Cabel Trent officiating. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery on Thursday for 10:00 am interment services. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday at Church Street United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com. WEST, ROLLIE ERNEST - age 87 of 210 Old Mill Road, Tellico Plains, passed away 2:45 A.M. Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at Parkwest Medical Center. Son of the late Rollie Edward and Tina Dalton West. Member of Brown Hill Presbyterian Church, member of Brown Hill Masonic Lodge # 613. Well known Monroe County sawmiller. Owner of R.E. West Lumber Company. Served as the Monroe County Superintendent of Roads for 18 years. Proudly served in the U.S. Army in World War II with an infantry division in the European Theater. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Al Fouts; son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Kathy West, all of Tellico Plains; granddaughters, Tammy Britton Barber, St. Simons Island, GA, Joy West McGuire, Knoxville, Summar West, Maryville; grandsons, Micky Fouts, Tellico Plains, Jeremy West, Madisonville; 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Lucille Witt, Chattanooga, Margie Brown, Coker Creek, Edna Ruth Zimmerman, Akin, S.C., Mildred Hamby, Cleveland; brothers, Donald West, Tellico Plains, Dale West, Etowah; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: wife, Voyce Ruth Irons West; daughter, Marilyn West Britton; sister, Imogene Taylor; brothers, Clyde, Morris and R.W. West. Funeral 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Dr. Sam Melton officiating. Interment 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Epperson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to: Emily Barger at ORNL Federal Credit Union c/o Brian & Misty Barger. Graveside Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post # 5156. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Tellico Plains. WILSON, BILLY JOE - age 56 of Kingston, passed away Monday, July 16, 2007 at Roane Medical Center. Mr. Wilson was a member of Wildwood Church. A Disabled Veteran serving as a Marine during the Viet Nam Conflict. For almost 30 years he served the community of Kingston as a firefighter, a former Sheriff's Deputy serving in Loudon and Blount Counties, as well as a dispatcher for Loudon County. He and his wife, Joyce were foster parents and he loved being involved in the activities of the young ones. A man with truly a servant's heart. Preceded in death by: his parents, Jack and Susie (Bingham) Wilson; sister, Wanda Wilson Brown; brother, A.J. Wilson, Jr. and 3 infant brothers. Survivors include: his wife, Joyce Wilson; sons, John Jackson Wilson, Michael Joseph Wilson, all of Kingston, Jimmy Lucas, Ohio and Joey Wilson, Florida; daughters, Jennifer Rene Lucas, Christina Lucas, both of Ohio, Angel Wilson, Florida; sisters and brothers in-law, Janice and Frank Eldridge, Lenoir City, Betty Scarbrough, Loudon and Judy and Clarence Myers, Kingston; grandchildren, Gage, Sydney, Gabe, Gwenna, Carmen, Courtney, Chase, Riggs, Kollin and Justin. Funeral services 7:30 pm Wednesday, McGill-Karnes Chapel, Rev. Larry Bolden officiating. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home 9:45 am Thursday and proceed to Wildwood Cemetery for an 11:00 am interment service. Kingston Fire Department members will serve as pallbearers and Full Military Honors will be conferred. The family will receive friends 5:30-7:30 pm Wednesday prior to the service at McGill-Karnes Funeral Home, Loudon. 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