BENNETT, ANNA LOU - of Keller, Texas, went to her Father in Heaven surrounded by family at home on Friday, May 25, 2007, after a brief illness. Anna Lou was born Aug. 20, 1924, to Frank and Ilda Edwards of Coal Creek, Tenn. She was a friendly and loving child who had a keen sense of style from an early age. Anna Lou had tremendous beauty within and was proud to display her love of life. She could accomplish anything with a smile and a kind word. Anna Lou was a devout Christian and sought to help others in any way she could. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Lake City, Tenn., First Baptist Church, Tullahoma, Tenn., Robertsville Baptist Church, Oak Ridge, Tenn., and First Baptist Church, Keller. Anna Lou wed Harry Lee Bennett on May 30, 1946, in Lake City, Tenn. They were married for 59 glorious years until Harry's passing in March 2005. Harry and Ann Lou were a delightful couple who loved to travel and dance. They discovered wealth in their love for each other and their family. The Bennetts cherished their Lord and life while returning their blessings to those around them. They adored each other and made a wonderful life together. Anna Lou had recently remarried just a month before her passing. She met Harold Rohde of Hurst at a local senior dance event and truly enjoyed her time with him. Anna Lou and Harold were joyful dance partners and were wed on April 21, 2007. They were looking forward to many happy years together. Sadly, their time was shortened by Anna Lou's passing. Anna Lou Bennett was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was deeply devoted to her marriage and her family. She was a friend to all with whom she shared life through the years. Anna Lou was a beautiful example of love. She will be dearly missed by those whose hearts she has touched forever. "Mother, the love in you heart is something I know I'll always have. You have shown me this over and over again. Thank you for your love." She was preceded in death by: parents, Frank and Ilda Edwards; brother, John Edwards; and husband, Harry Lee Bennett. Survivors: sisters-in-law, Mary Frank Coile of Oak Ridge, Tenn., Carmetia Alderson of Lake City, Tenn., Vivian Minish and husband, HD of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; daughter, Donna Purcell and son-in-law, George Purcell of Roanoke; husband, Harold Rohde of Hurst; grandson, Tom Purcell of Roanoke; grandson, David Purcell of Fort Worth; nieces; and nephews. Funeral: 2:00pm Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Weatherford Mortuary, 158 S. Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, TN. Visitation: Family will receive friends from 1:00pm to 2:00pm prior to Funeral Service. Burial: Following Funeral at the Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Lucas Funeral Home, Keller, Texas, 817-753-6800. BRANCH, MELVIN EMORY - age 77 of Strawberry Plains, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2007 at home. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and a retired Strawberry Plains mail carrier. He was a veteran of the US Air Force serving in the Korean Conflict. Preceded in death by: parents, Boss and Jessie Branch; brothers, Jack, Pinkney, B.B. and Robert; sisters, Rose Branch and Esther Pollard. Survived by: wife of 59 years, Anna Branch; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Jim Griffin; granddaughters, Julie Griffin Chamberlain and husband Scot, Valerie Griffin King and husband Trent; great grandsons, Emory Griffin Chamberlain and Brennan Branch Chamberlain; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Thorn Grove Cemetery for the graveside service at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Doug White and Rev. David Houser officiating. Pallbearers: Gary, Robert, Roger and Steve Branch, Chris Luttrell and Ernie Roberts. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Ebenezer Adult Men's Sunday School Class and Lowell Glenn. Special thanks to the staff and nurses at Priority Healthcare and St. Mary's Hospice Nurses. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike 523-4999. BRIMI, DR. ROBERT JOHN - died peacefully on Monday May 28, 2007 at his home. He was born July 16, 1918, to Dr. Carl Linnaeus and Elizabeth Brimi of Cooperstown, N.D. He was a charter parishioner of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Dr. Brimi received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Minnesota in 1943. Dr. Brimi completed an internship and residency in Pathology at Wayne County Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, and an Internal Medicine residency at Minneapolis General Hospital. Dr. Brimi served as Captain in the Army in World War II. He moved to Knoxville in 1951 where he practiced internal medicine for thirty-eight years, retiring in 1989. Dr. Brimi was one of the Pioneer Teaching Physicians of the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the Knoxville Academy of Medicine. He was also a member of the Serra Club of Knoxville and a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. Bob, who will be greatly missed, was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, physician and storyteller. He enjoyed many interests including music, literature, math, baseball, the Golden Gophers, bridge and his pipe. Dr. Brimi is also preceded in death by: his son, William Francis Brimi, his grandson, Thomas Sever Rhinehart; his sister, Elizabeth Leighton and his brothers, William and Carl Brimi. He is survived by: his wife of 64 years, Hazel Catherine Kaiser Brimi; children, John and wife Betty, Barbara, Robert and wife Connie, Paul, Mary Kay, Elizabeth and husband Eric Redheffer, Carol and husband Robert Rhinehart, Jr., and Patricia and husband Thomas Janney; grandchildren, Ben & Lore Mandrell, Hunter & Carrie Brimi, Jeff Moffitt, Jill Moffitt, William, Brian and Catherine Perkins, Sara & Jason Ogle, Robert and Michael Rhinehart, and Caroline Low; step-grandchildren Ginger Shillings, Greg Shillings, and Nicholas Redheffer; great-granddaughters, Kerrigan Elizabeth and Anna Marie Mandrell; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Cary Fardette, Magdalen Pech, Father Thomas Kaiser, Lloyd Kaiser, Bernard and Patricia Kaiser, Glenn and Eileen Marron, and Jody and Donald Miller. The Brimi Family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and support staff of East Tennessee Baptist Hospital for their compassionate care. The Mass of Resurrection will be at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 11:00 a.m. Friday with Father T. Allen Humbrecht and Father Michael Maples officiating. Burial to follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery with Full Military Honors by Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family requests that donations be made to: Interfaith Health Clinic, 315 Gill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917 or Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy, P.O. Box 7025, Knoxville, TN 37921. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. followed by a Christian Prayer Service at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. COOPER, WILLIAM (BILL) SHERMAN, JR. - age 83 of Oneida, TN, passed away Monday, May 28, 2007 at the Select Specialty Hospital at Fort Sanders in Knoxville. Born in Cooperative, Kentucky on October 31, 1923, he was the son of the late Dr. William S. Cooper, Sr., and Louise Fields Cooper. He was a member of the New Haven Baptist Church, Tennessee Gas and Oil Association, Kiwanis past President and Chairman of the Scott County Republican Party and a WWII veteran serving in the United States Army-Air Corps. Bill was preceded in death by: an infant brother and a granddaughter, Haley Allison Long. He was survived by: his wife of 41 years, Molly E. Laxton Cooper; six children, Patricia (Jinx) Gallagher and husband John of Maryville, TN, Richard (Dick) Garrison and wife Dorothy, William (Fayette) Cooper and wife Patricia, Charlsey Jordon Long, all of Oneida, William S. (Bill) Cooper, and wife Denise of Fairfax, VA, Holly (Jayne) Laxton and husband Jeff of Oneida, TN; eleven grandchildren, Kelly McCartt, Ginger West, Corey Long, Sam Cooper, Ben Cooper, Rachel Smith, Brittnee Laxton, Clay Cooper, Laura Cooper, John Garrison and Denise Rosser; eleven great grandchildren. He also leaves many relatives and special friends. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 31 at 4 p.m. at the New Haven Baptist Church in Oneida with Rev. Gene Bond and Brother Harold Rosser officiating. Burial will follow in the Cooper Memorial Gardens in Oneida with Military Honors conducted by the American Legion Post #136 of Oneida. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 30 from 6 until 9 at the New Haven Baptist Church. Jones & Son Funeral Home, Oneida, TN. COX, WILLA SUE (MONROE) - of Knoxville, born April 17, 1933 in Union County, passed away at Baptist Hospital on May 29, 2007. She was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church. She was an employee of The Knoxville Police Department. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond S. and Bonnie Palmer Monroe of Maynardville; husband, George Edward Cox; son, Mark Edward Cox; sister, Mary Josephine Meyer. She is survived by daughter, Laura Cox Weiss of Augusta, GA and grandchildren, Natalie S. and Blake Rogers of Knoxville; sisters, Anna Kate Webb of Harriman and Carole Monroe Foggin of Knoxville; brothers, Gareth Monroe, Clyde Monroe and Eugene Monroe, all of Maynardville, Jesse Monroe and Larry Monroe of Talbot. Funeral services will be at Fountain City United Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 1, 2007. The interment service will be at Lynnhurst Cemetery following the funeral service. Pallbearers will be from the Knoxville Police Department, Reverend Donald Hanshew and Father Jonathan Foggin will officiate. Ailor Mortuary Maynardville. Our Obituary Line Is: 865-992-1114. CROWE, KENNETH ROLAND "CROW DOG" - age 50 of Halls, passed away Monday at Hillcrest North. He was of the Methodist faith, a self-employed Roofer and an avid Owner and Rider of Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Preceded in death by: his mother, Lena Hughes Porch; grandparents, Charlie and Sara Hughes, Clifford M. and Harriett Crowe. He is survived by: his father, Kenneth R. Crowe Sr. and wife Carolyn of Alabama; sons, Eric Overbay of Louisville, Matthew S. Crowe of Pittsburgh, PA; daughters, Darlene Crowe of Las Vegas, NV and April Crowe of Pittsburgh, PA; wife, Karen Crowe of Pittsburgh, PA; sister, Kimberly Waters and husband Craig of Alabama; 2 grandchildren, Erica and Isaac. Funeral service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Tony Sizemore officiating. Family and friends will leave Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Thursday and go in procession to Highland Memorial Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. interment. Pallbearers will be: Eddie Rainwater, Lewis Love, Carl West, Charlie Stanford. The family will receive friends 5:30-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. FISHER, ROBERT ALAN (BOBBY) - age 47 of Blaine, passed away Monday, May 28, 2007 at the VA Hospital in Nashville. Bobby was loved and respected by his family and loving friends. Member of Little Valley Baptist Church and US Marine Corps. Veteran serving in Desert Storm as a Gunnery Sergeant. Preceded in death by father, Frank Fisher. Survivors include: wife, Karen Fisher; son, Jesse Fisher; mother, Nina Fisher; brother, Kenny Fisher; sisters, Beverly Rippel and Judy Davis and husband Mick; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Reece and Cathy Hewitt; nephews, Daniel, Mason and Jake. Funeral services will be 8 pm Thursday, May 31, 2007 in the chapel at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Henry Greer officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 am Friday at Little Valley Cemetery for an 11 am interment. Military honors to be provided by the East Tennessee Veteran Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: the Jesse Fisher Education Fund, c/o Citizens Bank and Trust of Grainger County, PO Box 10, Blaine, TN 37709. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Thursday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. GARLAND, DR. WILLIAM CALVIN (W.C.) SR. - age 79 of West Knoxville, died Monday May 28, 2007. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, Bearden. Dr. Garland pastored churches and did mission work in the Southeast, Hawaii and Alaska. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. GRAVES, PEARL L. - age 86 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday morning at Hillcrest North Health Care. She was a member of Branville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: her husband T. C. Graves. Survived by: son, Wayne P. Graves. Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Thursday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel with Mr. Judd Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your church or a church of your choice. Family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Thursday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel. Arrangements by Gentry-Griffey Chapel. HALL, OPAL LEE JONES - April 21, 1913 to May 26, 2007, left this world to be with our Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 94. In her passing, she leaves behind: son, John Hall and wife, Sandy; grandson, Shane hall and wife Kim; along with her only great granddaughter, Helen Alyse Hall. She leaves behind: one brother, Amos Jones and wife, Cheri. Opal was a retired nurse from both Baptist and Fort Sanders Hospitals. She has lived the past 20 years in Blount County closer to her family. She was a long time member of Grace Baptist Church and later in life Arlington Baptist. Opal has always been passionate about medical research and was a body donor. There will be no services. She will be missed. HANSEN, ELIZABETH 'BETTINA' - age 80, departed this life peacefully on May 26th, 2007. Bettina was born August 7th, 1926, to Selma and Walter "Byron" Krysher in Carbondale, IL. Family, friends and colleagues will remember Bettina as an inspirational trailblazer. Bettina embraced life's challenges with dignity, courage, intelligence, curiosity and a wry sense of humor. Bettina began her journey in the healing arts attaining a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work while raising three sons. After years of service in Community Mental Health and private practice, Bettina "retired" to travel the world, revel in the arts, spend time with family and continue her spiritual and healing journey. Preceded in death by her husband, John 'Jack' Hansen, Ph.D. Survived by: sons, Tracy Potts and wife, Ruth of San Antonio, TX; Mark Potts and wife, Jean of Knoxville and Timothy Potts and wife, Laura of Spokane, WA.; daughter in spirit, Barbara Hickey; grandchildren, Jacob, Leslie, Terra, Millanya and Elizabeth. The family would like to thank The Reverend Canon Thomas J. (Tom) Rasnick, the caring staff at Park West Medical Center and all of Bettina's friends for their support. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Doctors Without Borders. There will be a memorial service Friday, June 1st, 3:00 pm at St. John's Cathedral, 413 W. Cumberland Ave. Knoxville TN, followed by a reception in the Parrish Hall. HEDRICK, WILLIAM H. - age 84 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member and former Sunday School Teacher at Broadway Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving during World War II. William was a retired Transmission Supervisor from BellSouth. Preceded in death by: wife, Ila B. Hedrick; brothers, Paul L. and Eugene F. Hedrick. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Robert A. and Shirley Hedrick of Knoxville; grandchildren, Samuel W. Dixon and wife Angie, Deborah D. Sand, and Kathleen D. Cagle and husband Phillip; three grandchildren, brother and sister-in-law, Luther H. and Floy Headrick of Sevierville; sister, Mildred H. Stout of Sevierville; sister and brother-in-law, Mary H. and Shirl Ownby of Seymour; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 7:30 pm, Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Smith Mortuary with Rev. Thomas Price officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 10:30 am, Friday, June 1, 2007 at Highland South Cemetery for the interment. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 pm, Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000. www.smithmortuary.com. HILL, KEVIN DEWAYNE - age 39, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital. Survivors, parents, Ronald and Brenda Hill; children, ResShana Hill, Courtney Gillette, Eric Hill, Rhonda Gallman and Lena Hill; grandfather, Charles Munsey; great-aunt, Cora McGhee; other aunts to include Janice and Kathy Munsey, Faye Metts; uncle, Tobin Hill and a host of relatives and close friends The family will rec. friends Thursday from 5:00-5:30 p.m. at Jarnigan's Chapel. Memorial to follow at 5:30 p.m. Rev. Elbert Booker officiating. The family will be at 2230 MLK Ave., Apt. 81. Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com HURST, STEPHEN L. - age 53 of Maynardville, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2007. He was of the Baptist faith, a dedicated employee of Bull Run Metal Fabricators, and a Veteran of the US Navy, serving on the USS Puget Sound. He was an avid lover of UT football and all State Parks. He was preceded in death by younger brother Dale Hurst. Survived by: parents, Thomas and Mildred Hurst; brothers, Gary and wife Patricia, David and wife Patsy, Stuart and wife Phyllis; nephew, David Daniel Hurst and niece, Kerri Lynn Hurst; long-time special friends, Johnny Braden and Mike Ickes. Family and friends will meet at the rotunda at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery at 11:30 am Wednesday for graveside services, Rev. Bruce Yates officiating. Full Military Honors will be presented at the rotunda. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com. JAKUBIK, LANEL ROSE - age 57 of Knoxville, passed away May 28, 2007 at her home. She was a member of Faith Lutheran in Oak Ridge. She has gone to be with her mom, Mildred ; father, Joseph "Joe" ; sister, Linda and all her beloved pets. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Arlene and John Jackson; nieces and nephew, Theresa, Shari, Matthew and Jill and several other nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Lutheran in Oak Ridge or Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. www.weaverfuneralservices.com KEENER, RICHARD M. - age 77, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2007. He was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Keener was a member of the Rodman Local 201 in Washington, D.C. Survivors include: wife, Margaret J. Keener of Knoxville; brother, Hollis Keener, Manassas, VA; aunt, Eula Rasen, Silver Springs, MD; several nieces an nephews. The body is at Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, where the family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1:00p.m. until 2:00p.m. Graveside service and interment to follow in the West View Cemetery, with Rev. Carl Oaks officiating. Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, in charge of arrangements. www.kykerfuneralhome.com. LOY, PATTY SUE - age 47 of Knoxville, was born October 13, 1959 and went to be with our Lord Jesus suddenly on Saturday, May 26, 2007. Patty was a very caring and loving person. Member of Ball Camp Baptist Church and a former member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Worked for Whirlpool and did the News Sentinel Bowling column for many years. Patty loved her cat, Prissy, and growing flowers. She competed and won many ribbons for her flowers in the TVA & I Fair. Preceded in death by father, James M. Loy. Survivors include: mother, Helen Loy; sister, Janet Hughes; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Sandy Loy; niece, Lauren Loy; special friend, Bill Eggers; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be 8 pm Wednesday, May 30, 2007 in the chapel at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters and Rev. W. Darryl Ross officiating. Family and friends will meet 9:45 am Thursday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for a 10 am interment. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm on Wednesday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. MARCUM, KERRY NICHOLS - 45 of Oak Ridge, died Thursday, May 24, 2007 at the Methodist Medical Center. She was born September 10, 1961 in Oak Ridge, the daughter of Johnnie Harwell Nichols and Kay Murphy Nichols, of Oliver Springs. Kerry graduated from Clinton High School and East TN State University with a B.S. degree in Psychology. Mrs. Marcum worked for many years as a Social Worker with the State of Tennessee, a job she was devoted to. She was a compassionate and caring person who was always willing to help others. She was a member of the Oliver Springs United Methodist Church. Mrs. Marcum loved the outdoors, especially going to the beach and boating. She also enjoyed gardening, reading and was a music lover. In addition to her parents, she is survived by: her husband of 14 years, Hal Marcum; daughter, Katie Louise Knight of Knoxville; brother, John Craig Nichols of Oak Ridge; uncle, Kenny Nichols of Lafollette and several great aunts, uncles and extended family. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Chris and the Oncology Ward of the Methodist Medical Center, along with Jessica in ICU and Jena in the Emergency Room for the compassion and care given to Mrs. Marcum. Funeral services are Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 8pm at Weatherford Mortuary with Rev. John Justice officiating. Graveside services are Wednesday at 11am at Anderson Memorial Gardens. The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to American Cancer Society, Attn: Misty Brown, 871 Weisgarber Rd., Knoxville, TN 37909-2780. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5-8pm at Weatherford Mortuary. An on-line guest book can be signed at: www.weatherfordmortuary.com. McMAHAN, TERESA - age 53 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at her home following a long courageous battle with cancer. She was a member at Meadowbrook Christian Church where she served as pianist. Her faith in God touched many people and she was a blessing to all who knew her. Survivors include: her children, Reese McMahan and Caitlyn McMahan; parents, Marion Shope and Eloise Garland Dailey; sisters and brothers-in-law, Janet and Gene Thompson, Betty Jo and Charles Ashworth, all of Maryville; brother, Wiley H. Dailey of Douglasville, GA; niece and nephew, Elise Ashworth and Isaac Ashworth; father of the children, Earl McMahan; several aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Special thanks to family, friends, physicians and Hospice for all your loving care and support. Family and friends will meet at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Grandview Cemetery for a graveside service with Preacher Jerry Allison officiating. Family and friends may call at their convenience at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, 982-6812. www.mccammonammonsclick.com. MOORE, LOIS ELLIS - age 62 of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday evening, May 26, 2007. She was born on November 7, 1944 at her family homeplace in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Sevier County, Tennessee. She was the second daughter born of Bessie and Oscar Vernalee Helton. Lois was a very loving, caring and faithful daughter, sister, mother, wife and friend who touched the lives of so many people. She will sadly be missed by all that knew her. She was a faithful member of Hoitt Avenue Baptist Church in Knoxville. She is preceded in death by: Daniel D. Ellis of Knoxville; brothers, Carroll "Button" and Larry "Gomer" Helton and a very special cousin, Claudia "Short" Helton, all from Sevierville. Lois is survived by: parents, Oscar Vernalee and Bessie Helton of Sevierville; husband, Don Moore of Knoxville; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel L. and Daphne Ellis of Louisville; step sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip Moore of Louisville, Terry Moore of Louisville, Rick and Donna Moore of Louisville, Mike and Renea Wilson of Rockford; sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret "Algie" and Leonard Burl Huskey of Pigeon Forge, Shirley Maples of Pigeon Forge, Linda Moore of Walland, Betty Jo and Harold Maples of Sevierville, Barbara and Joe Caves of Sevierville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Verma Ray "Buster" and Wilma Helton of Pigeon Forge, Howard Helton and friend Violet Henson of Morristown, Paul "Henry" and Neomia Helton of Sevierville, Kenneth and Pam Helton of Seymour, Malcom Helton of Sevierville; numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins and step-grandchildren. Lois will remain forever in the memory of a dear and special life long friend, Eloise Young. Interment will be Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Highland South Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be: Randy Byrd, John Davis, Matt Johnstone, Mike Wilson, Rick Moore and Phillip Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be step grandchildren, Eric and Aaron Wilson. The family would like to express its deepest gratitude and thanks to all the many friends and members of Hoitt Avenue Baptist Church for all their support and prayers. A very special thanks to Josh Moore and Kenny Byrd for sharing the love they have for Lois in their God given talent of music. Highland South Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations (573-7300) are honored to be serving the family of Lois Ellis Moore. Guest book may be signed at: www.highlandmemorialparks.com. MOORE, WILLIAM "DON" - 74 of West Knoxville, passed away at his home, Monday, May 28, 2007 after a long illness. Member of Valley View Baptist Church. His adopted church was Lakeview Baptist Church. Retired employee of Wise Iron Works. Survived by: devoted wife of 54 years, Mary Ann Davis Moore; daughters, Martha Bales and husband, Steve, Mary "Janie" Champion and husband, Joe, Karen Ogle and husband, Matt; 6 grandchildren, Jamie Witt and husband, Michael, Michael Bales, Krista and Tommy Hipsher, Amanda and Bethany Ogle; 1 great-grandson, Cody Witt; sisters, Bobbie Brown and husband, J.B., Betty Slagle and husband, Ernest; brother-in-law, Jim Davis and wife, Ann, and many friends. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. A. J. Crawford and Rev. Dewey Cooper officiating. Family and friends will meet at New Gray Cemetery for a l p.m. graveside service Thursday. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. MYERS, OLA TURNER - age 91, died May 28, 2007 at NHC Healthcare Fort Sanders. Preceded in death by husband, W.C. Myers. Survived by: son, Gary Myers; daughters, Susan Motley and Marilyn Sanderson; six grandchildren, Karen Hamm, Lisa Kaminski, Emily and Elizabeth Motley, Katherine and David Sanderson; one great grandson, Logan Hamm; sisters, Dorothy Kitts, Johnnie Merritt and Bonnie Peters. Special Thanks to the staff at NHC Healthcare Fort Sanders for the Exceptional Care provided. Funeral service 7:00 p.m. Friday Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev Mike Patty officiating. Private interment Saturday at Pleasant View Cemetery Maynardville, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to: the American Diabetes Association Memorial Program, PO Box 11537, Alexandria, VA 22312. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. OLIVER, BILLY JOE - age 38 of Knoxville, was called home to be with his God and his momma on Monday, May 28, 2007. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Herman and Deloris Oliver; grandmother, Thelma Gaddis. Left to cherish his memory: sisters, Shirley Caldwell and husband James, and Melissa Oliver; nieces and nephews, Samantha and Lucas Terry, Sarah and Eli Oliver; several aunts, uncles and friends. Special thanks to Knox Area Rescue Ministry. "I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you." Family and friends will gather Thursday, May 31 at Highland Memorial Cemetery for a 2:30 p.m. graveside service conducted by Rev. Larry Day. Highland Memorial 588-0567. The guestbook is available at: www.highlandmemorialparks.com. PORTER, BLANCH W. - born June 1, 1924 in Union County, died May 27, 2007 in Ridgeland, SC. Formerly of Powell, she was a member of Old Beverly Baptist Church, a homemaker and an avid gardener. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence H. Porter, Sr. Mrs. Porter is survived by: her son, L.H. Porter, Jr. of Knoxville; daughters, Gayle Porter of Knoxville, Carolyn Gemmell and husband, Dan of Ridgeland, SC, Rebecca Stewart and husband, Clark of Alpharetta, GA, and Sonya Sheehan and husband, Jerry of Beaufort, SC; 13 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; her three sisters, Imogene Wallace of Luttrell, Eula Walker of Knoxville, and Bula Bush of Knoxville. Funeral service 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Roy Gose officiating. Family and friends will meet at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery Wednesday for a 9:30 a.m. interment service. The family will receive friends 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. RIDNER, REVEREND CHARLES ELMER - age 77 of Alcoa, went to be with the Lord Monday, May 28, 2007 at his home. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He retired from Levi Strauss. He served as Associate Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Alcoa, TN then pastored for 11 years at Central Point Baptist Church in Rockford, TN. Preceded in death by: wife, Evelyn Louise Ridner; parents, Charles Clayton Ridner and Mary Ann Ridner; brother, Bobby Gene Ridner. Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, Edward & Mary Parrott and Charles & Becky Ridner; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda & Ellis Davis, Cathey Polnow, Debra & Don Davis, Traci & Jimmy Vandergriff; grandchildren, Bridget McKenzie, Christy Sellers, Taylor Ridner, Hannah Ridner, Rick Wilson, Trever Davis, Chad Davis, Tia Ashton, Eli Polnow, Jason Thomas, Amber Arden & Ashelyn Vandergriff; great-grandchildren, Cale McKenzie, Cyndey Sellers, Jordan Wilson, Alex Wilson, Michael Ashton, Toby Polnow, Riley Arden. A special "thank you" is extended to John Flowers for his devotion, support and care. Also, special thanks to Pat & Carla at Blount Memorial Hospice Program and the entire care & support group for their constant care and support. Family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7:30 pm, Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at Central Point Baptist Church in Rockford, with funeral service to follow at 7:30 pm, Rev. Chris Cupp officiating. Interment will be at 12:00 noon, Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Grandview Cemetery with Rev. Glenn Grubb & Rev. Chris Cupp officiating. Flowers are welcome or memorial donations may be made to: Central Point Baptist Church Building Fund, 3617 Central Point Road, Rockford, TN 37853. Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000. www.smithmortuary.com. SANKEY, KATIE BOLING - age 55 of New Market, passed away Monday, May 28, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was a member of Holston Valley Baptist Church. Katie was preceded in death by: mother, Pearl Boling; daughter, Sharlene Young; brother, Randy Boling. She is survived by: father, Doan Boling of Strawberry Plains; husband, Gary Sankey of New Market; son, George Jason Young of Knoxville; daughters, Darlene Standifer and husband John of Talbot, Melissa Lockhart and husband Gerald of Jefferson City; grandchildren, Mackenzie and Dallas Lockhart, Jacob and Brandon Standifer; Cynthia Haman; brothers, Donnie Boling, Ronnie Boling, David Boling and wife Ginger, all of Strawberry Plains; sister, Lora Leonard and husband Kenny of Dandridge; special daughter-in-law, Teresa Harman; several nieces, nephews; special friends, Kaye Fultz and Geannie Mock. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 31, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Holston Valley Baptist Church with services to follow at 8:00 pm, Rev. Arthur Pedigo and Rev. Cory Webber officiating. Interment will be Friday, June 1, 2007, 11:00 am in the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Highway, 865-637-7955 is honored to serve the family of Katie Boling Sankey. SAVAGE, EDETH COFFEE - age 84, of Livingston, passed away Monday, May 28, 2007. She was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, William and Effie Coffee; husband, E.J. Savage; daughter, Lucille Rutherford; grandson, Joshua Savage; several brothers and sisters. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Donnie and Billie of Cookeville, Larry and Judy of Livingston, Jimmy and Georgia of Livingston, Allen and Wanda of Rickman, Joe and Judy of Kingston, Wayne of Livingston; daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Ray Sawyer of Old Hickory, Rita and Ritchey Qualls of Livingston, Shirley and Perry Roberson of Monterey, Janice and Paul Helton of Pleasant View, Mary and Wayne Allen of Livingston, Lesa and Billy Phillips of Livingston; 25 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Shoemake and Magdalene Gilpatrick; brothers, Boyd, Paul and Lee Coffee; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00-9:00 p.m., CST, on Wednesday at Speck Funeral Home, Livingston, TN. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2007. STEVENS, AGNES ANN - age 61 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday May 29, 2007 at St Mary's Residential Hospice. She was preceded in death by parents, Ben and Ruth Stevens; sisters, Laura Terry and Margaret Sue Stevens. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com VANCE-BROCK, LINDA F. - age 55 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, June 28, 2007 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a member of Dante Baptist Church. She was a 20-year employee at Sam's Club before transferring to Wal-Mart as an associate. Preceded in death by son, George Elmer Grimes; mothers, Lucy McDaniel and Edna Troutt; father, Robert McDaniel; brother, Lester Troutt. Survivors: husband, James C. Brock; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Rick Lee; son and daughter-in-law, John and Ruthie Fann; grandchildren, Jessica Vance, Aaron Hancock, Shawn Lee, Ashlan Fann, and Auston Fann. Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Wednesday in Stevens Chapel with Rev. Charles V. Whitson officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11:45 a.m. Thursday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for a 12:00 p.m. graveside service and interment. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Mrs. Vance-Brock's guest book is also available at: www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. WHEELOCK, GENE - age 78 of Lenoir City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday night, May 28, 2007 at Park West Hospital. He was a member of the Christian Church of Loudon County. Gene had lots of special friends and family. He will be sadly missed. Preceded in death by: his parents, Lee and Biddie Wheelock; brother Kenneth Wheelock and the mother of his children, Nellie Taylor. Survived by: his wife of 13 years, Myrna Wheelock; son and daughter-in-law, Lester and Kathy Wheelock of Lenoir City; daughters and son-in-law, Cortney and Jeff Caldwell of Dayton, OH and Sandra Wheelock of Marathon, FL; stepson, Michael Maranon of the Philippines; grandson, Stephen Wheelock of Lenoir City; granddaughters, Christy Wheelock Hounschell of Maryville and Ashley Greenwood of Loudon; great granddaughters, Kelby and Lacy Hounchell of Maryville; beloved brother, Reed Wheelock of Lenoir City. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Rick Keck will officiate. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Shady Grove Church Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com. WHITE, WILLIAM L. "LARRY" - age 56, was born June 2, 1950 in Indiana, PA, and passed away Friday, May 25, 2007 in Cleveland, Ohio after an extended illness. A former Emergency Room Nurse-Manager at St. Mary's Medical Center (Knoxville), he also held nurse and nurse manager positions in Atlanta, GA, Buffalo, NY, Cleveland, Ohio and Morganton, NC. He was the beloved son of William D. White and the late Etta June White (nee Jackson of John Sevier, TN); the brother of Donald White (Kathy) and Richard White (Debbie); uncle to Bethany, Hannah and Megan and loving cousin to Patricia Dillard (Wayne) of Seymour, TN. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity or to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Arrangements by Vito-Nero Funeral Home & Crematory of Cleveland. www.vitonero.com WILLIAMS, GEORGE FRED, JR. - age 80 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, May 28, 2007 at UT Medical Center. A native of Chattanooga, he retired from Garland Coal Company after 33 years of service. Preceded in death by: his parents, George Williams, Sr. and Irene Barker Williams; and his wife, Robbie Campbell Williams. He graduated from McCallie School in Chattanooga, attended the University of Tennessee, member of Sigma Phi Epsilon and was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension. He is survived by: his son, George Fred Williams III. Graveside services Thursday 1:00 p.m. at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Father Howard Hess officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to: the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 800 Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Highland Memorial 588-0567. Mr. Williams' guest book is available to sign on line at: www.highlandmemorialparks.com. WILLIAMS, JACK B. - age 81 of Blaine, TN went home to our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at home with his family by his side. Jack was born March 16, 1926 in Burlington. Jack served as a gunner on a B-52 during World War II. He was a 40 year resident of El Paso, TX where he was a Master Carpenter and Construction Superintendent. He built many a beautiful building and was a respected craftsman. Jack was a gentleman and a farmer, a kind and loving husband and father who believed in truth, kindness, caring and trust. He adored his wife and family. He will be greatly missed. He is blessed to be with our Lord Jesus and his loved ones who have gone before him. He was preceded in death by: his mother, Lida Brown Williams; his father, John S. Williams; son, Alan Gregory Williams; granddaughter, Jennifer Gail Whitmire; and grandson, Ronnie Wininger. He is survived by: his loving wife of 60 years, Creta Nadine Shiflet Williams; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Dennis Harman of Oceanside, CA; daughter, Debbie Whitmire of Blaine, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Jimmy Jeffers of Blaine, TN; grandchildren, Wendy Schmett of Las Vegas, NV, Dina Nichols of Oceanside, CA, Lewis Whitmire of Knovxille, TN, Jacy Harman of Oceanside, CA, and Katie and Cody Jeffers of Blaine, TN; great-grandchildren, Austin Nichols, Madison Nichols of Oceanside, CA, Wesley McKinney of Knoxville, TN and Sydney Schmett of Las Vegas, NV. Arrangements incomplete. Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. WORTHINGTON, THOMAS A. - age 82 of Fountain City, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2007 at Hillcrest North. He was a member of Northside Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and retired from Knoxville Utilities Board. He was born in Russellville, Tennessee. Preceded in death by: parents, Will and Pearl Worthington and sisters, Josephine Worthington, Bertha Whedbee and Mary Carter. Survivors include: wife, Ann Haroldine Painter; daughters and sons-in-law, Marianne Worthington and Keith Semmel of Williamsburg, KY, Jane Worthington and Mark Blevins of Lebanon, TN; beloved granddaughter, Katelyn Semmel; sister, Lorraine Brown of Johnson City. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Lynnhurst Cemetery with Rev. Frits Havercamp and Rev. Harry Hall officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to: Northside Christian Church, 4008 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918. The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Drive. www.lynnhurstchapel.com. YORK, HOMER JACK - age 79 of South Knoxville, passed away Monday, May 28, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was a very active member of and former head usher at Colonial Heights United Methodist Church and a member of the United Methodist Men's Group. Jack was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Philippines during World War II. Survivors include: wife of 57 years, Edna York; son and daughter-in-law, David and Martha York; daughter, Deanna Burnett; grandchildren, Stephanie and husband, Michael Ramsay and Josh Burnett; sisters-in-law, Gladys York, Faye Richards and Doris Richards; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway, with funeral service to follow at 8:00 , Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery on Thursday for 2:00 pm interment services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Colonial Heights United Methodist Church Men's Group, 6321 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. www.berryfuneralhome.com. Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705