ARNOLD, GARY WAYNE - age 54 went home to be with the Lord Tuesday July 24, 2007. He was a loving husband and father. He was of the Baptist faith. He served in the United States Air Force and a Medical Technician. Preceded in death by his mother: Nellie Arnold. Survivors: wife Earlene Arnold; daughter: Alexes Arnold; sons: Scott Arnold and Robbie Arnold; son and daughter-in-law: Brandon and April Farmer; grandchildren: Caleb and Abrinna Farmer; sisters: Judy Johnson and Debbie Wolfenbarger; brother: Greg Arnold and mother and father-in-law Earl and Doris Oakley; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Service 8 pm Thursday Mynatt Funeral Home Ftn. City Chapel, Rev. David Knight officiating. Family and friends will meet 1:15 pm Friday at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery for interment service at 1:30 pm. Family received friends 6 to 8 pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Ftn. City. www.mynattfh.com BATES, HELEN - of Knoxville, departed this life, July 26, 2007 at her home. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. CLARK, CAROL ANNE - of Knoxville, TN passed away at her home July 26, 2007. She is survived by her husband Roy; daughter Celene; mother Anna Rector; brother Jim; grandson Tyler; granddaughters Gabby and Heather; great grand children and many other family members that loved her dearly. Carol was an expert seamstress and had built a thriving business. She loved to watch the deer in her back yard and made sure they were well fed and protected. She enjoyed NASCAR and loved to watch the races with friends and family. Her meticulous nature and fiery sprit allowed her to persevere through many trials. She will be deeply missed by all those who loved her. There will be a memorial gathering for family and friends at her home on Saturday July 28 from 4-6 pm. Call 865-691-8129 for directions. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com. COFFMAN, BILLY GENE - age 72 of Knoxville, passed way Wednesday morning, July 25, 2007 at the Parkwest Medical Center. Bill was a member of the Highland Park Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, a member of the Worship Choir, Paul Dawson's Sunday School Class and the Homebound Ministry. He was retired from Levi Strauss after 43 years of service, 27 years as a truck driver. Preceded in death by parents, George and Edith Coffman; sister, Jerlin and a twin brother and sister. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Jane Smith Coffman; 2 children, Billy Coffman and wife, Desiree of Hendersonville, Debbie Knight and husband, Chris of Knoxville; grandchildren, B. J. Coffman, Tiffany McKenzie and husband, Josh, Brittany Aldridge and husband, Jason all of Hendersonville, Sarah Knight and Justin Knight of Knoxville; great grandchildren, Jackson and Braxton McKenzie of Hendersonville; sister, Christine Mercer of Lenoir City; brothers, Jim Coffman of Lenoir City, Bud Coffman and wife, Wanda of Athens; in-laws, Junior and Shirley Smith, Johnny and Pat Smith, Darlene Powell; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Click and Rev. Bob Gamble officiating. Family and friends will gather by 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home and proceed to the Loudon County Memorial Gardens for graveside services at 11 a.m. Serving as pallbearers: Charlie Gamble, B. J. Coffman, Jason Aldridge, John Redmond, Andy Dutton, Mike Rogers and Jack Packett. Honorary pallbearers will be the Senior Men's Sunday School Class and Deacon's of Highland Park Baptist Church. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com CONATSER, JOHN EDWARD, SR. - age 78 of Knoxville was called home to rest July 25, 2007. Preceded in death by: wife of 53 years: Johnnie Conatser, parents: Pink and Mamie Conatser, sisters: Ruth Walker and Dorothy McCarter and brother: George Conatser. Survivors: sons: John Edward Conatser, Jr. of Va., Pinky L and Melanie Conatser of Oakdale, William R. Conatser of Knoxville; daughters and sons-in-law: Kathy and Martin Darden Canada, Libby and John Riggs of Va., Frances and Rick Childress of Seymour and Linda and Sonny Keller of Oakdale; 17 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; sister: Anna of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. Service 8 pm Friday Mynatt Funeral Home Ftn. City Chapel., Mr. Richard Gasser and Mr. George Lee officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery for interment service at 11 am . family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Ftn. City. www.mynattfh.com CONRAD, ERNEST JOHN, JR. - age 82 of Lenoir City passed away Thursday July 26, 2007 at the U. T. Medical Center. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He was a lifelong Fireman with the Hawthorne Fire Dept. in New York and was a founding member of the East Roane County Volunteer Fire Dept. Preceded in death by wife, Mary Elizabeth Conrad; son, Ernest (Skip) Conrad II; parents, Ernest and Anna Conrad. He is survived by his son, Thomas Peter Conrad; nieces and nephews, Joyce Rheichardt of Putnam, N.Y., Judith Gail Kitts of Carmel, N.Y., James Messenger of New Town, Conn., Joseph Messenger of Meridan, Conn., Barbara Oviatt, Linda Messenger both of Lafayette, CO, Laurie Messenger of Florida, Jerry Conrad of Mamaroneck, N.Y., Betty Lou Maripodi of Ossing, N.Y., Bernadette Sullivan, Peter Conrad both of Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. and Patti Capeza of Mass. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harriman with Father Michael Sweeney. Burial will follow in Bradbury Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com ELLIS, CURTIS EDWARD - age 47 of Clinton passed away July 25, 2007 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge following a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Ellis was born January 16, 1960. Curt was an avid sportsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting and will be missed by family, friends and co-workers at Carlisle Tire. He was preceded in death by parents, Lynn Frank Ellis and Mary Grace Ellis; brother, Sherry Cooper. Survivors include brothers and sisters, Margie Smith of Burleson, TX, Elaine Cooper of Clinton, TN, Judy Berndt and husband Dave of Riverside, CA, Wally Ellis and wife Kathy of Andersonville, TN, Edna Borum and husband Mike of Clinton, TN, and Nina Smith and husband Steve of Powell, TN; sister-in-law, Judy Cooper of Norfolk, VA; nieces and nephews, Shannon Smith of Burleson, TX, Chuck Smith of Grand Prairie, TX, Leslie Cooper of Clarksville, VA, Kim Finley of Norfolk, VA, Joshua Hensley of Clinton, TN, Heather Woody of Knoxville, TN, Kelly Ellis of Andersonville, TN, Travis Borum of Clinton, TN, and Samantha Smith of Powell, TN. The Ellis family will receive friends Saturday, July 28, 2007, from 12-2 with funeral services following at 2:00 pm at Woodhaven Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Price officiating. Interment will follow at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Woodhaven Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 160 Edgemoor Rd., Powell, TN, is honored to serve the Ellis Family. GLADDEN, FRANCES LORENE - age 80, of Knoxville, went home to be with Jesus, July 26, 2007 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was a member of Inskip Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Joe Kent Gladden. Survivors: daughter and son in law, Tamara and Dennis Shepherd; daughter Jana Gladden; grandchildren Carmen and Joe Shepherd, special friends, Catherine, Grace and Tess and several nieces. Special thanks to Nancy Pucci, mom's God sent home companion and the 2nd. Floor staff of Hillcrest North nursing home for their loving care and support. Memorial service, 4:00 p.m., Sunday, Mynatt Funeral Home Chapel, Fountain City, Rev. Mike Segers officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com HENDERSON, MRS. JEWEL MAE - age 76 of Briceville, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at her home. She was born May 18, 1931 to the late, Rev. Henry and Bernice Duncan. She was a member of Fraterville Baptist Church and loved to read, especially her Bible and enjoyed listening to gospel music. She was a devoted Christian and set a very good example for her family and friends to live by. She enjoyed spending time with little children, especially the grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Louis Henderson and the father of her children, Duel Wood; two brothers, Wymer and Stanley Duncan; two sisters, Virginia Duncan and Norma Wheeler; two nephews, Allen Swicegood and Wayne Duncan; niece, Amanda Wheeler. She is survived by three sons, George Wood of Henderson, TN, Jeff Wood & wife Terry of Rapid City, SD, Darrell Wood & wife Janet of Clinton, TN; two grandchildren, Chris and Maranda Wood of Rapid City, SD; brother, Glenus and wife, Geri Duncan of Hammond, IN; sister, Faye Patterson of Briceville, Tn, Evelyn Baker of Knoxville, Tn; special brother-in-law, J.B. Baker of Knoxville, Tn; two nieces; four nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; and numerous other family members and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 28, 2007 from 5-7 pm at Jackson-Oliver Mortuary in Oliver Springs. Funeral services will begin at 7 pm with Bro. Clayton Duncan officiating. A graveside service will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 pm in the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Briceville. Jackson-Oliver Mortuary of Oliver Springs is in charge of arrangements. HENDERSON, JOANN COOKE - age 56 of Maynardville, TN, went to be with the angels in Heaven on July 23, 2007 at 11:30 am at UT Medical Center. Joann was a Charter member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church, and a faithful employee of Levi Strauss & Company for 33 years. Preceded in death by: son, Jeff Henderson; mother and father, Edd and Susie Cooke; mother and father-in-law, Howard and Trula Henderson. She is survived by; husband, Mike Henderson; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Chris Durff; brothers and sisters, Peggy and L.R. Rutherford, Harold and Melbia Cooke, Norma and J.R. Jones, Danny and Deerenda Cooke, Linda and Lonnie Taylor, Steve and Brenda Henderson, Susan and John Sherrod; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins, whom she loved very much; special nieces Delana Cooke and Savannah Jones; special cousin, Lind a Bailey. We would like to thank all the doctors and nurses at UT Medical Center. "She was the reigning Rook Champ." Family will receive friends Thursday, July 26 from 6 to 9 in the chapel at Cooke Mortuary. Family at friends will meet Friday, July 27, 2007 at Walnut Grove Baptist Church for 11:00 am funeral service, with burial services to follow at Cooke Family Cemetery on Hinds Creek Road. Reverend Kyle Shell and Reverend Toby Dykes will be officiating. Pallbearers will by: Trevor and Josh Jones, Daniel Cooke, Corey and Lucas Henderson, Chip Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will by: Ryan and Rusty Rutherford and Lance Taylor. Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville, TN. JARED, HELEN WALKER - age 66, of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord, Thursday morning, July 26, 2007. Helen was a native of New Tazewell, Tennessee and was a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a Masters of Science Degree in Home Economics. During her professional career, she served as an Extension Agent with The University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service in Bledsoe County, taught Clothing and Textiles at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and taught Home Economics at South High School in Knoxville. Helen's main occupation and priority in life was being a wife, mother and homemaker. She was an active member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, Ira Elbert Walker. Survivors include husband of 39 years, John R. Jared; daughter and son-in-law, LeAnn and Bryan Moffitt of Asheville, North Carolina; son, Bradley Jared of Cincinnati, Ohio; granddaughter, Lily Anna Moffitt; mother, Evelyn Grace Walker; sisters, Wilma Jean Brandon and husband, George, Genelle Cavins and husband, J, Mary Ruth Edds and husband, Jim; brother, Ira Elbert Walker, Jr. and wife, Opal, Jeffrey Walker and wife, Teresa; and sister-in-law, Beth Bilbrey. Funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Dr. William Palmer, Dr. Deron Cobb, Rev. Bill Ballinger officiating and special music by Bill Paczkowski. Interment will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery following the funeral service. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Mission Fund, 2500 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. (865-577-5559) The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 PM Saturday in the Sanctuary of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. A guestbook and additional information is available at www.berryfuneralhome.com and you are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Helen at her memorial website at www.MeM.com. JONES, FRED LEE - age 70 of Maryville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday July 24, 2007 at Parkwest Hospital. Fred was a deacon at Monta Vista Baptist Church in Maryville which was one of his most cherished roles...working to help others. His faith and his strength. His smile and great sense of humor brightened every ones spirit. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and to so many a cherished friend and will be missed by so many lives that he touched. He graduated from Lanier High School, attended Knoxville Business College, Georgia State, Walter State, ETSU, and UT Martin. He proudly served his country for 28 year, 4 years in the Navy and 24 years in the Active Reserve of the Navel Intelligence Department. He was retired from the US Government and was at present self-employed as a Social Security disability consultant. He was previously president of the Kiwanis Club in Paris, TN, previous president of Band Boosters Club, and Boy Scout leader. He was an accomplished water color artist and art teacher, avid gardener, and a hiker. Preceded in death by father, David Carmel Jones, mother, Cora Lee Heaton Jones, brothers, Vernon Leo Jones, William Clayton Jones, J.C. Jones, sisters, Helen Louise Jones Tyler, Martha Jeanette Jones Cannon, Nella Mae Jones Jones, nephews and nieces, Teresa Lynn Cannon, Andrea Sherry Cannon Valentine, Steven Carl Jones, David Randall Jones, General Boyd Tyler Jr. Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Audrey Jean Mayo Jones; daughter, Sharon Leigh Jones Carrillo (Alex) of GA; nephews and nieces, Debbie Tyler Fields, Ann Tyler, Denise Jones, Bill Jones, Kent Jones, Vernon Jones, Pam Hill, Kay Rule, Karen Jones, Joel Jones, Glen Jones; granddaughters, Kristin Shannon Elizondo of GA, Brittany Leigh Elizondo of GA; sister and brother in law, Coleen Mae and Howard Rollins of Columbus GA. Funeral service 3:00 PM Friday July 27, 2007 at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. Bob Dalton, Rev. Jerry Mantooth, and Rev. Howard Olive officiating. Interment to follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. www.millerfuneralhome.org LAWRENCE, FRANCES ANN - 67, of Mobile, AL went to be with her Lord on July 24th due to complications from Multiple Myeloma. Mrs. Lawrence is survived by her precious mother, Hazel Marie Young of Mobile, AL; cherished daughters and sons-in-law, Melody and Michael Scott of Mobile, AL and Kristel and Morgan Phillips of Whiteville, NC; and her beloved grandchildren, David Morgan Phillips, 7 years, Samuel Lawrence Phillips, 3 years and Rihanna Camille Scott, 18 months. She is preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 45 years, Gordon B. "Jack" Lawrence (2003) and her cherished father, James Aaron Winters (1988). Services will be held in Mobile, AL at 6:30 pm on July 26th at the Oak Park Church of God, Rev. Kip A. Box, presiding and in Knoxville, TN at 4:00 pm on July 28th at the Parkwest Church of God, Revs. Gerald McGinnis, Senior Pastor of Parkwest Church of God, and Tony Colson, Senior Pastor of City on a Hill Church, presiding. She is dearly loved and terribly missed. The void left by her departure can only be filled by the volume of treasured memories everyone who knew her holds in their heart. Her generosity, her love and her smile will never be forgotten. Should you like to honor her memory, in lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Knoxville Inner City Children's Organization (KICKO), P.O. Box 14487, Knoxville, TN 37914-1487. Thank you. LINKOUS, DEWEY VICTOR - age 59 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at Roane Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by mother, Roxie Linkous; and brother, David Linkous. Survived by son, Richard Linkous and wife, Jackie; father, Dewey Paul Linkous; brother, James Linkous; sisters, best friend "sis" Brenda Ellison, Dorothy Watkins, Ida Linkous, Loretta Mitchell, Lucille Hensley, and Anna Fox; granddaughters, Brittney, Beth and Abby; special nephews, Skip and Randall Ellison; and several other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be 8:00 PM Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the chapel at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Ellison and Rev. Doug Ellison officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 AM Friday at Asbury Cemetery for an 11:00 AM interment. Pallbearers: Skip and Randall Ellison, James Linkous, John Baird, and Randy Dockery. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Thursday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999 MALCOLM, BENJAMIN S. - age 88 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at his home. He served in the U. S. Army and Air Force in W. W. II. During W. W. II he was a surgical assistant at Nautilus Hospital in Miami, Florida. Ben was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #917 and was a heavy equipment operator for T. V. A. Preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Malcolm; daughter, Jean Holliday; parents, Benjamin and Lulu Thomas Malcom and brothers, Laurence Malcolm and Carl Malcolm; He is survived by his son-law, John Holliday; granddaughter, Jalana Cooper and husband, Tony; great grandchildren, Abigail and Peter Cooper; brothers, Robert Malcolm and Paul Malcolm and sisters, Betty McCoy and Gladys Creager; nephew, Grady Johnson and great nephews, Donald Dixon, Kevin Todd and James Dixon. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Fred Fowler officiating. Full military honors will be conferred by Loudon Co. Veterans Honor Guard. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com MAXON, ADAM D. - age 36 of Kingston, passed away July 24, 2007. Brown Funeral Home, Kingston in charge of arrangements. 376-0050 MEDLIN, WANDA LEE - age 69 of Maryville died July 25, 2007. She was preceded in death by her mother: Ruby Williams, father: Roy Heath, step-father: Lee Williams, husband: Sid Medlin, Sr., sons: William Medlin, James Lee Medlin, Mike Medlin, brother: Shierll Heath, and sister: Birdie Williams. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law: Sidney and Cathy Medlin, Randy and Esther Medlin; daughters and son-in-law: Sharon Stephens, Deborah Marsh, and Reba and Brad Queen; brothers: Bill Heath, Tommy Williams, Alvin Williams, and Donnie Williams; sisters: Barbara Poplin, Brenda Osborne, Susie Rhinehardt; 15 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be 8:00 P.M. Friday, July 27, 2007 at Memorial Funeral Home of Maryville with Rev. Ronald Reagan officiating. Everyone will meet 12:00 P.M. Saturday July 28, 2007 at the funeral home to proceed to Pate Cemetery in Knoxville for a 1:00 P.M. graveside service. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Condolences may be emailed to [email protected] MURPHY, MAGGIE MAE PARTON - age 97, widow of Clarence Murphy, of 145 Lower Smithfield Rd., Tellico Plains, passed away 9:35 P.M. Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at NHC of Athens. Member of Coker Creek Baptist Church. Taught weaving at Phi Beta Pi Settlement School, Gatlinburg. In the early 1930's, she presented Eleanor Roosevelt with the material she wove to make a dress. Survivors: children & spouses, Ralph & Wanda Murphy, Ruth & Ronald West, Joann Watson, Jannette & Bill Holt, all of Coker Creek; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 expected great great-grandchild; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by parents, John & Elizzie McCarter Parton, son-in-law, Jim Watson. Funeral 8 P.M. Friday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Mark Kelly officiating. Interment 11 A.M. Saturday, Coker Creek Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 P.M. Friday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Tellico Plains. ROBERTS, LUTHER M., JR. (BLUE) - age 84 of Flint, Michigan, departed this life on July 23, 2007. Son of the late Luther and Allie Hughley-Roberts. Graduate of Austin High School, attending Tuskegee Institute, U.S. Army Veteran, retiring from General Motors. He is survived by his wife, Mary Roberts; brother, Eugene (Delores) Roberts; step-children, James (Cherie) Davis, Kelvin (Janica) Davis; Joe (Carmen) Davis III , Marsha (Vernell) Williams, Karen (Vernard) Green; nieces and nephews, Robyn (Vernon) Valentine, Shari (Henry Thomas) Shell, Kathleen G. Roberts, Victor (Jacquelyn) Roberts; nieces, nephews, and cousins of the Roberts, Hughley, Collier, Moses families; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; and other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Unity Mortuary Chapel from 11:30 a.m.-12:00(noon) with service to follow. Elder Zack Flack, officiating. Interment, Monday, July 30, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 5901 Lyons View Pike. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary. Mr. Roberts' guestbook can be signed on-line at: www.unitymortuaryknox.org ROYAL, DANIEL SCOTT (DANNY) - 33 years young. On July 18, 2007, this beautiful soul left us to be with our Lord and King, Jesus Christ. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church and grew up in South Knoxville. He attended Mooreland Heights Elementary, South Middle School, South-Young High School, and graduated from South-Doyle High School in 1992. He participated in basketball, football, gymnastics, and boxing as a youth and was a member of his high school tennis team. His unconditional love for God, family, and friends, and his creative adventurous spirit influenced all parts of his life. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Trula Royal, Guy and Lucile Manley. He is survived by the loves of his life, Lisa Royal and son, Koi Rain Royal; his loving family: father, Louis Royal, Sr.; mother and step-father, Dana and Keith Forsyth; brothers & sisters-in-law, Louie and Lori Royal of Athens, TN, Darren and Mirya Royal of Santa Monica, CA; sister & brother-in-law, Tse Lan and Don Kunian of Orlando, FL; step-sister & brother-in-law, Tiffany and Jimmy Evans; nieces and nephews, Trey and Kyla Royal, Aidan and Stefan Royal, Isabelle Kunian, Alexis and Madison Evans; aunts and uncles, Peggy Royal, Richard and Pat Royal, Scott and Ann Manley; and numerous cousins and friends. The family will receive friends 6-8:00 P.M. Friday at Sevier Heights Baptist Church with a Celebration of New Life service at 8:00 P.M. with Rev. Don Wilson officiating. Family and friends will meet at the main entrance to Highland Memorial Cemetery Saturday for an 11:00 A.M. interment service. Friends wishing to give an ongoing memorial in lieu of flowers, are welcome to contribute to the Koi Rain Royal Education Scholarship Fund, c/o First Tennessee Bank, 4416 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com RUSSELL, BARBARA CAROL- age 63 of Powell, went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2007. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She will be sadly missed by husband, Billy R. Russell; son, Scott Russell and wife Julie; daughter, Melissa Coker; grandchildren, Hollie Shafer, Amy Coker, Zachery Coker, Samantha Coker, Payton Russell and Anna Russell; siblings, Ruth Russell, Edith Shipley, Marvin Garland, Lucille Brown, Dorothy Graham and Dewey Garland. Funeral Services will be Thursday at 6 pm at Bethany Baptist Church on New York Ave. in Knoxville with Reverend Bob Zavarttiery and Rev. Tim Wallace officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society for breast and ovarian cancer research. Family and friends will meet Friday at 11:15 am at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on Lyons View Pike for interment at 11:30 am. The family will receive friends from 4-6 pm Thursday prior to services. Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel is in charge of services. www.mynattfh.com RYAN, THOMAS K. - age 70 of Corryton, passed away Sunday morning, July 22, 2007. Tom, a true renaissance man, lived a long, happy, and fruitful life. As a professor in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Tennessee, Tom spent 27 years inspiring the next generation of teachers. His love of poetry and children led him to publish Weeds in Wheels, an annual literary work featuring the best art and literature from school age children in East Tennessee. Pursuing his own literary dreams, Tom authored a book on the history of the Tennessee Derby, the first thoroughbred racing derby in the United States. An avid thoroughbred racing aficionado, Tom fulfilled a lifelong dream by owning and racing several horses during his retirement. As an active member of the Immaculate Conception parish, Tom participated in several ministries ranging from religious education to lecturing and Eucharistic ministry. Inspired by his Irish roots, Tom co-founded the Irish Heritage Society of Knoxville, a group celebrating all things Irish. Fascinated by his genealogy, Tom identified his lineage back seven generations to mid-1700 Ireland and returned to the land of his roots to reconnect with relatives still living there. He lived for his family, volunteering his time as a coach or administrator as needed. He served as the first Regional Commissioner for Northeast Knoxville AYSO and coached numerous youth soccer and basketball teams. His brilliance, compassion, understanding, wisdom, and friendship will be dearly missed. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Pat; his sons, Sean and Michael; their wives, Jessica and Carrie; and 5 beloved grandchildren. A Mass to celebrate Tom's life will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2007 at 11 AM at Immaculate Conception Church. Following the Mass, a gathering will be held in the Parish hall. In lieu of flowers, please consider having a Mass or service of your choice said in his honor. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. SMITH, EVERETTE EARL - age 85 of Kodak, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2007. He was a World War II veteran and a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church. He was a rural carrier for the Kodak post office for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife Helen Smith and his son Colin Smith, parents George and Elizabeth Smith, two brothers, seven sisters. Survivors: wife: Melva K. "Peggy" Smith; step-daughters and their husbands: Barbara and Johnny Irwin, Carol and Joel Chambers, Betty and Earl Julian; step-grandchildren: Chris Corum, Lori Mitchell; step-great-grandchildren: Taylor, Kelly, and Jill Corum; several nieces and nephews; including special nephew: Jerry Stiles. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Beech Springs Baptist Church Building Fund, 337 West Mount Road, Kodak, TN 37764. Family and friends will meet 10 AM Saturday in Beech Springs Cemetery for graveside service and interment with Rev. Bobby Hancock officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. www.atchleyfuneralhome.com THURMAN, JAMES "DAVID" - age 40 of Powell went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 24, 2007. Member of Tekoa Baptist Church. Survivors; wife Carla King Thurman, children; Alan, Laura, Michael, Steven, parents; Richard & Betty Thurman, sister; Julie Williams, & many family, & friends. Service 8 pm Friday Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Pastor Bill Dean. Family & friends will meet 10:45 am Saturday Bells Campground Cemetery for interment at 11 am. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com VANN, ORA LEE - age 80, of North Knoxville, went peacefully to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 25, 2007. She was a member of Harvest Church. Mrs. Vann was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey and a grandson, Chris Dyke. Her survivors include her daughters, Iris White, Sandra Dyke, Linda Stinnett, and Pat Allen; grandchildren, Terry White, Cindy Dockery, Missy Luyster, Ginger Treece, Chuck Dyke, Jamie Stinnett, Jon Allen, and Nicole Allen; and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral service 7:00 P.M. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Pastor Tim Atchley officiating. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery will be private. Pallbearers: Jon Allen, Chuck Dyke, Anthony White, Randall Williams, Joe Hemphill, and Robby Dockery. The family will receive friends 7-8:00 P.M. Thursday and 6-7:00 P.M. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com VICKERS, THE REV. MRS. MARGARET LUCILLE LOWE POTTER, age 85 of Maryville, passed away Monday, July 23, 2007, at Colonial Hills Nursing Home. She was a charter member of the Maryville First Church of the Nazarene, pastored at Emanuel Church and other Nazarene Churches over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jasper Potter; second husband, Rev. Paul T. Vickers; parents, John A. and Mary E. Matthews Lowe; brothers, Oscar, Fred, Ellis and David Lowe; sisters, Elizabeth and Myrtle. Survivors include several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Mrs. Naomi Lowe; and many spiritual children. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Couey officiating. The interment will follow in Middlesettlements Cemetery. Friends may call at their convenience or from 1-2:00 p.m. Saturday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville. Those who wish, may make memorials to First Church of the Nazarene, P. O. Box 5417, Maryville, TN 37802. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville 982-6812 www.mccammonammonsclick.com WALSH, ROBERT CHARLES (BOB), SR. - of Karns, went to be with God at 1:24 P.M. July 24, 2007. Bob was a caring father and good friend. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Karns and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. His survivors include his children, Chuck Walsh and wife, Patty of Knoxville, Bobette Smith and husband, Jim of Luttrell; grandchildren, James and Jacob Smith, Holly and Cody Cloteaux; great granddaughter, Aurrianna Deianne Leak; brothers, John and Bill Walsh; and special friend, Mammie Swanson. He also leaves many dear friends at Tekoa Lounge. The family expresses special thanks to Covenant Healthcare/Hospice, Patty Walsh, and Misty Carr for their exemplary care, devotion, and support to Bob and the family. The family will receive friends 7-9:00 P.M. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel where Bob's friends are invited to share their memories and join an informal celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a memorial to a veterans' organization in your area. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com WATSON, DOROTHY (DOT) - age 77 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2007 at Northhaven Healthcare Center. She was a member of Gillespie Avenue Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth Watson; parents, Otis and Nora Lindsey; and brothers. Survivors: daughters, Jean and husband Charlie White, Judy Watson; son, Mark Watson; grandchildren, Mike and Julie Karnes, Steve and Jennifer Karnes, Josh and Brooke Watson, Chris Watson, Ashley and Zane Ellis, Brandon White, Bethany White, and Emily White; great-grandchildren, Maeve and Lily Karnes, Brentley Watson; sister-in-law, Dossie Watson. The family extends special thanks to the staff of Northhaven Healthcare Center for their care. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service and interment with Rev. Wayne Hubbs officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday followed by a funeral service in Stevens Chapel at 8:00 p.m. Serving the family: Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Mrs. Watson's guest book is also available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. YATES, ROSSANA ESTER MORI- age 67 of Halls Crossroads, TN passed away July 24, 2007. She was born in Grosseto Italy, February 3, 1940, to parents Oreste and Celedi Mori, who precede her in death. She is survived by her husband of forty-five years Kenith; children: son Mark and wife Lisa Yates of Northfield MA; daughter Barbara and husband Stephen Crofford Sr. of Franklin TN, and daughter Patricia Yates of Nashville TN; grandchildren Savannah and Raleigh Yates, and Stephen Jr., Alexandra, and Gabriella Crofford. She lavished her love and care for children too numerous to count. Her family will miss her dearly. The family will receive friends at their home on Saturday, July 28 from 3-5 p.m. A private committal service will be held at the Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in her memory to: Children's Hospital, The Development Office, P. O. Box 15010, Knoxville, TN 37901-5010. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 ________________________________________________________________________ Save hundreds of dollars a year with Juno Internet access. Plans start as low as $9.95 a month. Visit Juno today! http://track.juno.com/s/lc?u=http://ads.addynamix.com/click/2-2130421-170