BAILEY, BURKETT I.V. - age 82 of Powell, died Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at the family home. He was a member of Norwood Church of Christ. He was a Navy veteran of WWII, serving on the USS Iowa. Preceded in death by wife, Willie Ruth Bailey; parents, Joseph M. and Lillie Ann Patton Bailey. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Laura Bailey of Powell; son, Ron Bailey of London, England; grandchildren, Justin Bailey, J. Courtney, and Kristian and husband Lee Payne; 8 great-grandchildren; nephew, Joe Buchanan of Maryville; caregivers, Lisa Williams and family. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday at Stevens Mortuary and then go in procession to Greenwood Cemetery for a 2:30 p.m. graveside service and interment, Dr. Phil Jones officiating. Full Military Honors will be presented by The Honor Guard of the Tennessee Army National Guard. Pallbearers: Justin Bailey, J. Courtney, Lee Payne and Allan Gill. Serving the family: Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway. Mr. Bailey's guest book is also available at: www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. CARR, DONALD NATHANIEL - Sunrise was on January 20, 1924. Sunset was on May 22, 2007. Donald was the only son of Padgett and Helen Carr who grew up with six sisters. He was reared in a Christian home, gave his life to Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of St Paul A.M.E. Zion Church of Maryville for many years. His formal education was interrupted when he re-located to New York as a teenager. He met and married Ruby Parker and to that union was born a daughter, Sylvia Carr. Both are deceased. Donald met and married Olive Carr over 22 years ago and acknowledged her sons, Julius and Earl as his own. You would always find Donald in church each Sunday morning in New York or in his hometown in Tennessee until his health started to fail nearly twelve years ago. While confined to a nursing home he would attend the services there as long as he was able. Donald is preceded in death by: his parents; daughter, Sylvia; sisters, Dorothy Strickland and Gwendolyn Goode. He leaves to mourn his home going: a devoted wife and caregiver, Olive; son, Earl (Charmain) Ferguson and two grandchildren of Bloomfield, NJ; granddaughter, Saqirah (Johnny) Redmond of Atlanta, GA; two great grandchildren; and sisters, Eunice Robinson, Knoxville; Evelyn Fullwood, Alcoa; Polly (Arthur) Terry of Los Angeles, CA; Willa Dean Green of Louisville, KY; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Special friends were Dan Campbell, Joseph Cotner, James Blackwell Clint Harris and George Foster. Special thanks are extended to all the staff of the Maryville Healthcare Center and the Hospice Staff. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 26th, at Rest Haven Baptist in Alcoa with Rev. Willa Estell officiating. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Interment at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Alcoa. The body may be viewed after 12 noon on Friday at Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville. CLICK, J. D. - age 70 of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday evening, May 23, 2007. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Avery Masonic Lodge #593 F&AM and the Tennessee Trustee Association. J. D. was a graduate of McMinn Co. High School where he shares the scoring record in basketball. He attended East Tennessee State University and was a 1959 graduate of John A. Gupton School of Mortuary Science. J. D. was a former licensed funeral director and embalmer with Click Funeral Home and was retired from Loudon Co. Trustees Office after serving 20 years. He was preceded in death by: parents, A. L. Fate Click and Mattie Lee Bryant Click; brother, Jimmy Click; sister, Ruth Brown and his mother-in-law, Pauline (Polly) Barger. Survived by: his wife, Ouida Barger Click; daughter, Phyllis Piercy of Mt. Juliet; son, Tony Click and wife, Renee of Columbia; grandchildren: Dustin Piercy, Blaine, Conner and Allie Click; sister, Louise Liles of Lenoir City; brothers, Glenn Click and wife, Polly of Lenoir City, Tom Click and wife, Helen of Maryville; sister-in-law, Margaret Click of Maryville; brother-in-law-Carson Barger and wife, Evelyn of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. Friday. Funeral services 3 p.m. Saturday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Click and Rev. Dick DeMerchant officiating. Interment will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers: Van Shaver, Larry Simmons, Sean Harper, Jason Brewster, Kevin Bluford, Jimmy Matlock, John Bowden and Mike Lawson. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com. COFFEY, O. H. - age 89 of Odessa, FL, formerly of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday May 23, 2007. Member of Little Valley Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: son, Frank Coffey. Survived by: wife, Katherine Coffey; son and daughter-in- law, James and Jane Coffey; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and David Morris, Polly and Michael Batista, Darlene and Leroy Browning; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth Hooker. Funeral service 10:30am Saturday Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel with Rev. Ralph McGee officiating. Interment to follow at East View Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends 9:00-10:30am Saturday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com. DENTON, CLIFFORD "TIP" - age 87 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2007. He was a member of Carpenters United Methodist Church in Maryville and a member of Fox's United Methodist Church in Sevierville. He was preceded in death by his wife, George Ann Rolen Denton. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law; 2 granddaughters and their husbands; 4 great grandchildren; brother-in-law and wife; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenny Tucker officiating. The interment will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Grandview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-7:00 p.m. Friday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville. 982-6812 www.mccammonammonsclick.com. FOUTZ, JUANITA BLANCHE - born November 15, 1927, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at Baptist Hospital. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church, Rockford, TN, for twenty years. Juanita was an employee of Walgreen's for almost 20 years. She was an avid quilter and won numerous ribbons. Juanita was a member of the Martha Washington Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by: her parents, Daniel and Martha Duckett; son, Mack C. Baker. She is survived by: her loving husband of 27 years, Bill Foutz; daughter and son-in-law, Marlin and Charles Turner; daughter and son-in-law, David and Beverly Baker; daughter-in-law, Amy Baker; grandchildren, Lisa and Rick Stafford, Charlette and Trent Ardrey, Daniel Baker and Zackary Baker; great-grandchildren, Ricky Stafford, Jr., Bailey and Riley Ardrey. Funeral at 11:00am, Friday, May 25, 2007, in the Sherwood Mausoleum Chapel, Rev. A. J. Crawford and Rev. Gary Jones officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be men of Bill's Sunday School Class. Active Pallbearers will be: Trent Ardrey, Rick Stafford, Ricky Stafford, Jr., David Baker, Danny Baker and Frank Stafford. Family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00am, at the Mausoleum Chapel of Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens with funeral and graveside to follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. GRAY, BRENDA SUE (DAUGHERTY) - age 57 of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 after a spirited battle against cancer. Brenda was a loving mother to her son and a joy and treasure to her entire family, whom she cherished unconditionally. She was preceded in death by: her husband, George C. Gray, Jr.; her father, William Albert Daugherty; maternal grandmother and grandfather, Grace Ann Daugherty Cleusman and Charles E. Cleusman; father-in-law, George C. Gray, Sr. Brenda is survived by: her son, Orrin W. Gray; mother, Mary L. Daugherty; sisters and brothers-in-law, Tonya and James Segars, Janice and Paul Hawley; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Elaine Daugherty, Michael and Leesa Daugherty and Don Daugherty; sister and brother-in-law, Yvonne and Basil Hooper; special great-niece, Adison Elise; 8 nieces; 3 nephews; 5 great-nephews; step-son, Toby Gray. Family and friends will meet at 11:15 am Saturday at Highland Memorial Cemetery on Sutherland Ave. for an 11:30 am graveside service and interment with Rev. Jeff Lane officiating. Pallbearers: William Cordell Daugherty, Jared Ray Daugherty, Zack Yazdi, Tim Nichols, Chris Hipshire and Matthew C. Kain. Friends may call at their convenience 8am-5pm Thursday and Friday at Weaver Funeral Home. www.weaverfuneralservices.com. Brenda's guest book is also available at: www.knoxnews.com . HARPER, BILLY RAY - age 61 of Mascot, went home to Heaven on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at his home. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Mr. Harper was a retired employee for the City of Knoxville and KUB. Preceded in death by: parents, Pauline Hensley Wright Harper and William E. Harper; grandparents, James P. Hensley and Mary Bruner; sisters, Betty Gibbs, Brenda Medford, and Pamela Brumitte. Survived by: wife of 44 years, Linda Ann Underwood Harper; children, Anthony and Sandra Harper, Tammy and Bill Black, Bill Jr. and Judy Harper, and James and Jennifer Harper; grandchildren, Jason, Tiffany, Brandon, Ashley, Billy Ray III, Jeremy, Steven, and David "Papaw's little buddy"; great grandchildren, Gabe and Alex; special cousin, Julie Mounger and husband Richard; cousin, Ruth Lindsey; special uncle, Sam and wife June Hensley; and several other special friends and family members. Special thanks to Dr. Avery, Dr. Boppana, Dr. Brunson and all the staff members. Thanks to nurse Kathy Meyers for all her loving care, patience, and countless times spent with us. Family and friends will meet 10:15 am Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Bridges Funeral Home and proceed to Roseberry Cemetery for an 11:00 am graveside service with Rev. J.W. Lusk officiating. Pallbearers: James and Anthony Harper, John Lee, Brandon and Jason Conley, Dustin Collins, and Donald Mitchell. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Friday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. HARRIS, DOUGLAS JAMES - age 92, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007 peacefully in his home following an extended illness. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson City, where he taught Sunday School, served as a deacon, and was on a number of committees. He received a B.A. from Georgetown College, a Th.M. and Ph.D. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a M.A. from the University of Missouri. He did a year of post-graduate study at New College, the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and a sabbatical at Baptist Theological Seminary, Ruschlikon, Switzerland. While in college and seminary, he was a pastor of Licking Valley, Flagg Springs, and Morgan Baptist churches in northern Kentucky. From September, 1940 to January, 1941 he taught chemistry, biology and general science at Silver Grove, KY high school. From January, 1941 to June, 1942, he was pastor of the Baptist Church at Guthrie, KY. From June, 1942 to September, 1946 he served as a Chaplain in the Army. Most of this time, he was the Battalion Chaplain of the 401st AAA Gun Battalion, while training, and two years overseas in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. In 1945, he returned to Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and received his Ph.D. in May, 1948. He was a professor in the Religion Department of Carson-Newman College from September, 1948 to the summer of 1966. During that time he changed his ready reserve status from the Army to the Air Force, and while on leave from Carson-Newman College, he served as Base Chaplain at Ent Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado for 18 months during the Korean conflict. He kept his ready reserve status and retired as Colonel November 7, 1974. He was a professor in the Religion Department of William Jewell College, Liberty, MO from 1966 to 1980. Since 1980, he has lived in active retirement in Jefferson City, TN, involved in church, Civitan, Chamber of Commerce, member of Jefferson County Historical Society, and other civic and social activities. In 1981, for 8 months, he and Zenona served as pastor/co-pastor of the International Baptist Church of Aberdeen, Scotland. He and Zenona have traveled extensively in the United States, Canada, Europe, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand and recently Iceland. In the past he has written lessons for the Sunday School Board and articles for other publications. He is author of: Shalom: The Biblical Concept of Peace, Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, MI 1970; The Odyssey of a Conservative Liberal, Adams Press, Chicago, IL 1984; There is a Time to Die, copyright 1990, Douglas J. Harris. "The Bodacious 1966 C-N Travel Study." in C-N Studies, Fall 1966; and unpublished brief writings: Called: My Spiritual Journey and Looking Forward: Concludes with an account of his and Zenona's 65th wedding celebration; Aug. 2005, Cosmology, in 2006, and since then are smaller items. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Ross Harris, and mother, Lula Schwager Harris. Survivors include his wife, Zenona Faust Harris, home-maker, beloved life partner since 1940, retired teacher, active in church and community; son, Karl Douglas Harris, wife Thelma Dodd, and grandson, Hal Douglas Harris, and great granddaughters, Julia and Sarah Elizabeth; son, Kim Bradford Harris, wife Lois Anne Hartsock Harris, Liberty, Missouri and grandson, Kyle Andrew Harris of Denver, Colorado; daughter, Paula Harris Wolfe, husband, Gary Wolfe, Jonesville, Virginia, grandson, Gregory Wayne Wolfe and wife, Charlene, of Galveston, Texas, and great granddaughters, Autum and Ariel; and great grandson, Michael; and granddaughter, Donna Wolfe Miller and husband, James Miller of Jonesville, Virginia; and great grandsons, Isaac and Sawyer and great granddaughter, Leahnees; Paula's "almost-sister", Bryn Easley Roozen of Jefferson City. He is also survived by two sisters, Martha Harris Grimm of Fort Thomas, Kentucky and Elma Harris Reigler of Covington, Kentucky; and a number of loved nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at First Baptist Church with Reverend Jim Dampier officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service at the church. Interment will follow the service at Westview Cemetery with full military honors. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN 37760 (865) 475-3892. www.farrarfuneralhome.com. HEPLER, TODD DOUGLAS - age 55 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at his home on May 23, 2007 after a brief illness. Todd was a loving husband, a loyal friend and a devoted brother and son. He will be greatly missed by everyone whose life he touched. Todd was born August 9, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio and moved to Tennessee at the age of 11. He was proud to call Tennessee his home. He graduated from Central High School and was a long-time resident of Knoxville where he worked and lived. He is survived by: his beloved wife of 17 years, Judy; by family pets, Ruby and Tipper; his step-children, Bo Burkman and his wife, Erin of Houston, Texas, their son, Damon Pierce; Frankie Burkman, Southern Maryland; his daughter, April Riley and Leann Boice, Southern Maryland, her daughters, Morgan Rae and Delaney Paige. Todd was the fourth child of James and Nancy Hepler and is survived by: his parents, and will remain forever in the memories of family members including: sister, Mary Rimer and brother-in-law Ron; sister, Shannon Findley and brother-in-law, Patrick; brother, Jan and sister-in-law Tracy and brother, Kris. Additionally, Todd is survived by: nephew, Matthew Rimer and his wife Michelle of Mineral Point, Wisconsin and their daughter, Nora; niece, Sarah Moss and her husband Todd of Knoxville; niece, Katie Castillo and her husband Jacob of Fort Collins, Colorado; nephews, Andrew and Chris Findley of Asheville, North Carolina; niece, Kristen Williamson and her husband Russ of Knoxville and their son, Conner. Todd will be remembered for his generosity and quick wit as he always enjoyed sharing a good laugh with those around him. He welcomed everyone into his home and it was a gathering place for many friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 27, 2007 from 3-5 pm in the fellowship hall of St. John's Lutheran Church, 544 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN. immediately followed by a 5 pm service of celebration held in the church sanctuary officiated by Reverend J. Stephen Misenheimer. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to: the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley, 800 Millwood Road, Knoxville, 37920 or to the charitable organization of your choice. Arrangements by Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com. HILL, GEORGE - of Knoxville, departed this life, May 23, 2007 at St, Mary's Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. HILL, LUTHER - age 85, of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Campbell County. He was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church and a member of Masonic LaFollette Lodge # 778 F&AM. Mr. Hill enjoyed fishing, squirrel hunting, coon hunting, and gardening. Preceded in death by Wife: Jewell M. Vincent Hill. Son: David Hill. Parents: John Henry and Minnie Reynolds Hill. Brothers: Lawrence, Elmer, Fletcher, J.D., John, and R.B. Hill. Sister: Ruby Vincent. Survived by Sons: Ronnie, Bobby Gene, and Scott Hill all of LaFollette. Grandchildren: Ross, Casey, Tasha Jewell, and Samuel "Sam Bo" Hill. Great Grandchildren: Issac Dewayne, Shane, and Morgan Hill. Sisters: Ethel Prater of GA. Lillie Phillips, and Ruth Carroll both of LaFollette. Special Niece: Michelle Watson of Mississippi. Several Nieces, Nephews and a host of other relatives and church friends. Funeral service will be 8 PM Friday, May 25 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Floyd Powell and Rev. Mark Douglas officiating. Interment will be 11 AM Saturday in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7:45 PM Friday night with a Masonic Service before funeral. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette is in charge of arrangements. HINES, JEANETTE - 88, widow of Edward A. Hines, died Sunday, May 20, 2007, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. She was born December 18, 1918, in Knoxville, TN a daughter of the late Cordie and Nona Reeves Winkle. Jeanette was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed playing cards and crocheting. Survivors include her daughter, Edwina Hensley-Houston and husband John; her son, Gary L. Hines both of Myrtle Beach; her brother, John Winkle of Georgia, two grandchildren, Michelle Patterson and husband Joey, Mike Hensley and wife Valerie; three great grandchildren, Jeremy Patterson, McKenzie Patterson, and Tyler Hines. Visitation will be Saturday, May 26, from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Gentry-Griffey Chapel with a graveside service following in Bookwalter Cemetery. Arrangements by Gentry-Griffey Chapel. HUSKEY, MARK EDWARD - 42 of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Pigeon Forge, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Mark was born September 15, 1964 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Don F. and Jane Proffitt Huskey. Mark was a graduate of Liberty University, and served the Lord in ministry from 1985 to 2000 as Associate Pastor of Seymour Community Church, and as pastor of Eastside Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina from 2001 until his death. He was preceded in death by: grandparents, Leonard and Edna England Huskey and Gordon and Willia Mae Lanning Proffitt; uncles and aunts, Dale Proffitt, Frank Huskey, Larry Huskey, Charlotte Wade and Brenda Strickland. In addition to his parents, Mark is survived by: his wife, Joyce England Huskey; daughter, Stephanie; sister, Marcia Nelson; niece, Sarah Nelson; father-in-law, Jim England; aunts and uncles, Johnny Huskey, Burl Huskey, Billie Helton, Stella Hurst, Joda Murphy, Margie Clinton, Betty Jo Harris, David Proffitt, Glen Proffitt, Ruth Krauss, Norma Hester, Wesley Proffitt, and many other loving family members. Funeral service 2 pm Saturday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Samuel Brooks and Rev. Scott Carter officiating. Interment will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. The family will receive friends 12-2 pm Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. www.atchleyfuneralhome.com. HYDE, LEO SENIA - age 94 of Knoxville, passed away May 23, 2007. Member of Broadway Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Hyde; brothers Lucius and Poley Hyde; sisters, Mae Hyde, Gladys Seeley, Mildred Mize, Helen Moseley and Barbara Petty; a special nephew Gary D. Petty and many more special nieces and nephews. Survivors: sister Lenarue Babb, GA; a very loving niece and husband Robbie Petty Smith and Perry E. Smith; brother-in-law, Hollis C. Petty, Jr.; three special great nephews, Norman D. Petty, Robert Lee Petty and Brett Colby Smith; many other special nieces and nephews. Leo was a mother to all of us! The family will receive friends Friday at Cochran Funeral Home in Blue Ridge, GA with interment Saturday in the family plot at Shady Grove Cemetery in Culberson, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Broadway Baptist Church. Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City is in charge of arrangements. www.mynattfh.com KEIL, BELLA DAWN - age 1, of Strawberry Plains, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at Children's Hospital in Knoxville. Bella was greatly loved by the many people whose hearts she touched. Preceded in death by: grandfather James Keil; great-grandfathers: Dale Earnest and John Ellsworth Douglas; and great-grandmother Hazel Douglas. Survivors include: parents, Ian and Erica Keil; sister, Zoe Keil; grandparents, Dennis and Vieva Earnest, Maria and husband Robert Shea; great-grandmother Leanore Earnest; uncles: Steven and wife Kristina Keil, and Justin and wife Melinda Earnest, cousins: Cobain, Jahn, and Skai; and many great-aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Children's Hospital, Therapeutic Concepts, T.I.P.S., T.E.I.S., Comcast and all others who provided love and support throughout Bella's life, especially her loving family at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. They would also like to thank Scott for Bella's beautiful eyes, Olan Mills, and the staff at Berry Funeral Home for their kindness and generosity. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Young High Pike. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to: Friends of T.I.P.S. (Tennessee Infants Parents Services), 2726 Island Home Boulevard, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. A guestbook and additional information is available at www.berryfuneralhome.com and you are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Bella at her memorial website at www.MeM.com MASSEY, LIEUTENANT COLONEL JAMES M., JR. - age 75 of South Knoxville, passed away Thursday May 24, 2007 at Williamsburg Villas. Jim was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1951 he joined the US Air Force. Jim moved to Knoxville in 1957 as part of the military force that transitioned McGhee Tyson Air Force Base from an active US Air Force Installation to its current status as a National Guard Base. After serving 40 years in the military, Jim retired as Combat Support Squadron Commander at the 134th Air Refueling Wing. His service included the Korean Conflict. He was activated along with the other members of the 134th during the Berlin Crisis. Jim received numerous military awards and decorations, including the Meritorious Service Award with one Oak Leaf Cluster. While a member and Deacon of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Jim was instrumental in developing the Bus Ministry and served on the Finance Committee. Preceded in death by: parents, Monroe and Louise Balch Massey; brothers, William and Raymond Slaughter. Survivors include: wife of 49 years, Mary Massey; daughters, Mary Gwyn Sands and Karen Massey; son, Steve Massey; grandchildren, Lisa, Gerry and Gina Sands, Stephen and Kaitlyn Massey; great grandchildren, Justin Holsomback and Elizabeth Chatam. The family would like to say a special thank you to Richard Julian and Elizabeth Thomas, and his special girls at Williamsburg Villas. Family will receive friends from 1-2:30 pm on Sunday in the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home prior to the funeral service at 2:30, Dr. Bob Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Honorary pallbearers will be friends from the 134th Air Refueling Wing. Full Military Honors by Robins Air Force Base Memorials may be made to: East TN Children's Hospital, Attention: Development Department, PO Box 15010 Knoxville, TN 37901 and Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, Attention: Phyllis Williams, PO Box 3025 Knoxville, TN 37927. A guestbook and additional information is available at: www.berryfuneralhome.com and you are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Jim at his memorial website at: www.MeM.com. MONDAY, MATTIE L. - age 82 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007 at Baptist Hospital. Member of West Lonsdale Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Odie and infant daughter, Phylis. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Judy, Jack and Elizabeth, and Michael Monday; daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Ralph Headrick; grandchildren, Scott and Debbie Headrick, Steve and David Monday, Melissa and Karen Monday, Joel Gregorcyk, and Alex Monday; great-grandchildren, Tiffany Headrick, Courtney and Jarrod Holloway, and Charles Hayden Welch; great-great-grandchild, Wyatt Headrick; several nieces and nephews; special nieces and nephew, Patricia Ricker, Charlotte Ridenour, Bobbie Palmer and Jimmy Ray. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Friday at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 8 pm. Rev. Bunny Hurst officiating. Family and friends will meet at 12:45 pm Saturday at Bookwalter Cemetery for a 1 pm graveside service. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. www.weaverfuneralservices.com PENSON, MRS. BEATRICE KEITH - slept quietly and peacefully away to her eternal rest on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at Brakebill Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by: husband, Leroy C. Penson, Sr.; her parents, Charlie and Daisy Keith; three sisters and two brothers. She was a member of the Payne Avenue Baptist Church. She is survived by: daughters, Charlene (Jesse) Blue and Shirley (James) Rowans; son, Leroy C. (Wendy) Penson, Jr.; seven grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren; two sisters, Imogene (William) Walker and Mildred Brown; brother, George (Minnie) Keith and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 25, 2007 from 12:30-1:00 pm with service to follow at Payne Avenue Baptist Church, 2714 Martin Luther King Avenue. Reverend Richard S. Brown, Jr., Officiating. Entombment, Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Alcoa Highway. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary. Mrs. Penson's guestbook can sign on-line at: www.unitymortuaryknox.org. ROGERS, JUSTIN BOYD - age 21 of Seymour, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2007. He was preceded in death by: his mother, Sharon Rogers. Survivors: wife, Jessica Rogers; daughter, Destiny Faith Rogers; father, Reid Rogers; grandfather, Boyd Rogers; grandmother, Barbara Ingle; best friend ,Robert Turner; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service 7 pm Saturday in Atchley's Seymour Chapel. Interment 2 pm Sunday in Old Chilhowee Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 pm Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, Tennessee, 37865. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com) ROOK, ROY age 82 and wife PAGIE age 92 - perished together in a house fire Tuesday, May 22, 2007 in Townsend TN. Pagie is preceded in death by her parents Paige and Grover Cleveland Davis. Roy was a Veteran of the US Marines serving during WW II and fought in the battle of Iwo Jima. They are survived by 3 grandchildren. A joint graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery on Tuesday at 11:00am with Father Samuel Sterm officiating. 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 and you are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Roy and Pagie at their memorial website at: www.MeM.com. SHUMATE, ANNA LOU RUSH - age 90 of Maynardville, passed away May 24, 2007 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. She was born July 17, 1916 in Grainger County. She was the oldest member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church in Maynardville. She was the last of 10 children born to Jesse Albert and Martha Seymore Rush. She is preceded in death by: husband, Mack Shumate; son, Lowell Shumate; grandson, James R. Curry and sons-in-law, Robert Curry and Curtis Smyre. Survived by: daughters, Fern Smyre, Knoxville, Shirley Curry, Sumter, SC; son, Johnny Doyle Shumate, Birmingham, AL; grandchildren, Robert and Sonja Curry, Tracy and Bob Marye, Lisa and Lee Webb and Yvonne Curry of Sumter, SC, Tony Shumate and fiancé Machell of Maynardville, Johnny Daniel and Crystal Shumate, Knoxville and Derek and Samantha Shumate of Blaine; 7 great grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the staff at Jefferson County Nursing Home and Dr. Emmett Manley for their outstanding care and love to our mother. Family and friends will meet 1:45pm Sunday, Monroe Cemetery, Maynardville for graveside services at 2:00pm, Rev. Bud Tipton officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8pm Saturday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Arrangements by Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com. TREVENA, SARAH - of Knoxville, died Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Sarah was a member of First United Methodist Church, Knoxville and St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Etowah, TN for many years. She was formerly on the Board of Directors and was a swimming instructor for over 40 years with the American Red Cross, as well as an instructor with the Y.W.C.A. and the Y.M.C.A. Sarah was a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College who became a teacher with the McMinn County, TN school system for many years. She was preceded in death by: her beloved husband, Frank Thomas Trevena who died in 1990. She is survived by numerous nephews and nieces including, Douglas Clark of Knoxville, Jere Miller and his wife Linda of Etowah, TN and Karin Stewart of Cincinnati, OH, Ila Satterfield and Patricia Satterfield, both of Knoxville. Funeral service 7:30 p.m. Friday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Rev. Mike Jackson officiating. Interment to be private. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to First United Methodist Church, 3316 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 or to the American Red Cross, Local Disaster Relief Funds P.O. Box 50156, Knoxville, TN 37950. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. WHITE, RONNIE HARRISON - age 40, born August 24, 1966 passed away suddenly on Friday, May 18, 2007 in Nashville, Tennessee. Ronnie was born to and preceded in death by parents Vaughnie Roland and Lucy Bell White. Survived by daughter, Brittany Leann; brother J.R. White; half-brother, Bruce Reed; niece, Brandella White and many other family members and friends. Private services will be held by immediate family members at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2007. Cards & condolences can be sent in care of J.R. White, Knoxville, TN. WILLIAMS, EVERETTE EUGENE "GENE" - 79 of 125 Lions Club Road, Apt. 320, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, May 24, 2007. He was a member of Abundant Life Church and a loving husband, Dad and Papa. Mr. Williams served in the U.S. Army and retired from Milliken. Surviving are: his wife, Betty Williams; a son, Scott Williams; a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Tim McKinney; two grandchildren, Nikki and T.J. McKinney; one great-grandchild, Jackson Bowles, all of Greenville; two brothers, Harry Williams, Jr. and Nelson Williams; and a sister, Carolyn Odell, all of Tennessee. He was predeceased by a sister, Marjorie Jenkins. Graveside services will be Saturday at 2:00 pm at Woodlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Johnny Baker officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Vista Care Hospice, 15 Brendan Way, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29615 or Abundant Life Church, 630 Farrs Bridge Road, Greenville, SC 29611. The family is at the residence. Arrangements by Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest, Greenville, SC. WINTON, CAROLYN - of Knoxville, passed away at her home. She attended Park West Church of God. Preceded in death by beloved great uncle, James R. Winton. Survivors: parents, Jack B. and Helen L. Foster Winton; children, Melanie Winton and Vina C. Clark; sister, Jewel Y. Winton; beloved aunt to include, Janie L. Winton; a host of other aunts, uncles and cousins. Family will receive friends, 11:30-12:00 noon, Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Jarnigan's Chapel; funeral service, 12:00 noon. Family will assemble at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Jack Winton. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com. Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705