RAWLS, WILMA JEAN (SUSIE) SHORTT - born on the fourth of July 1931, Susie passed on to heaven Monday May 15, to join her beloved Charlie. This gracious Lady was loved by all who knew her. Preceded in death by her parents, John Luther and Ollie Pannell Shortt; brother, Glenn Shortt; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Carlton and Nancy Rawls. She leaves to mourn her passing: son, Charles (Chuck) Rawls JR; daughter-in-law, Diane Rawls and granddaughter, Courtney Rawls, who was the joy of her life; brother, Elmer Paul Shortt and wife Sue of St. Louis, Missouri. The family wishes to express thanks to the staff of Heritage Assisted Living in Fountain City and on South Peters Road. The care she received was outstanding. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 Wednesday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Interment service will be held at 11:00AM Thursday at Lynnhurst Cemetery with Pastor Linda Mulford 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 RICHARDS, ALICE ROSE - age 100 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, May 13, 2007 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice. Alice was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She is preceded in death by parents, Fredrick and Rose Richards; brother, Ira Richards. She is survived by brother, Paul D. Richards; nephew, Paul F. Richards; nieces and spouses, Betty and Michael Horton, all of Knoxville, Rozanne and Jack Lovell of Rogers, AR; great nephews, Doug Aanes and wife, Christy of Milwaukee, WI, Greg Aanes and Wife Heather; great great nephews, Brendan and Colin Aanes all of Bellingham, WA; great great niece, Claire Aanes, Germany. A memorial service will be 3:00 P.M. Friday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Davis officiating. Interment to be private. The family will receive friends 2-3:00 P.M. Friday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com ROULETTE, LEE, JR. - age 56 of Knoxville, died Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at home. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his father, Leroy Roulette, Sr. and three brothers, Stacy, Jack and Jimmy. Survivors: wife, Michelle Roulette; son, Kevin Lee; several grandchildren; mother, Helen Eubanks; sisters, Kimberly Brooks, Cynthia Catlett (husband Jimmy), Alisa Hill (husband DeWayne), Angela Hodgson (husband Jim); brother, Michael Roulette; several nieces and nephews; special nephew, Jason and wife Melissa Roulette. Memorial service in Stevens Chapel 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2007 with Rev. Jim Hodgson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Mr. Roulette's guest book is available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com SCHUITEN MARY F. - age 57 of Harriman passed away Monday May 14, 2007 at the U.T. Hospital. She was a member of Lee Village Baptist Church. She worked at Alba Health for 15 years and also at Victorian Square Assisted Living, she loved her jobs and the people that she worked with. Preceded in death by her mother Viola Frye; husbands Sam Hester and Charles Schuiten, Sr. Survivors include: Sons Terry Joe Hester of Harriman; Michael Schuiten and wife Cynthia; Charles Schuiten, Jr. and wife, Rebecca, all of Kingston; Grandchildren Samantha Sarah Hester; David Author Schuiten; Caitlin Elizabeth Frye; Charles Schuiten III; Tori Schuiten; Father Charlie Frye; Brothers Charles Frye and wife Rhonda; Jerry Frye and wife Jan; Calvin Frye; Alvin Frye and wife Barbara; Special friend Barbara Bradshaw and many beloved friends. Funeral 8pm Thursday May 17, 2007 in the Kyker Chapel with Rev. David Tapp and Rev. Randy Maxwell officiating. Burial 2pm Friday in Poplar Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8pm Thursday at the Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston. www.kykerfuneralhome.com SNYDER, JACKSON L. (JACK) - age 72 of Knoxville, formerly of Madison, Indiana, passed away at his home Saturday morning, May 12, 2007. Born in Madison, Indiana to his parents, Howard and Marjorie (McKay) Snyder. He was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church and was retired from TVA after 27 years as an Electrical Engineer. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Sally (Bodine) Snyder; daughter, Suzanne McKay Snyder; son and daughter-in-law, Frederick Larimore and Kelly (Lush) Snyder; granddaughter, Laurel Snyder; sisters and brother-in-law, Frances Carver, Elizabeth and Eric Dyce; brothers and sisters-in-law, John Horner, Edward and Nancy Horner, Fred and Jan Horner; beloved aunt, Nancy Dew; several nieces and nephews. There will be a celebration of life service 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Fountain City United Methodist Church, Rev. James Whedbee, Dr. Dan Kelly and Mr. John Needy officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in Madison, Indiana. The family has requested memorials be made to The Fountain City Ministries, 5364 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37918. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday at Fountain City United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Gentry-Griffey Chapel. SPANGLER, HERMINA MARY ELIZABETH HUBER - age 91, of Knoxville passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 13, 2007 at Windsor Gardens Assisted Living. She was born on June 25, 1915 in Sioux City Iowa, the daughter of Jacob G. Huber and Johanna Kleeblatt Huber. She is survived by her loving husband, U.W. "Bill" Spangler, to whom she was unceasingly devoted for 64 years. They resided happily together on Oakhill Ave. in Old North Knoxville. She was a long-standing member and secretary of Emerald Ave. United Methodist Church and chairman of the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Spangler was an educator, having taught 1st and 2nd grades at Norwood and Oakwood Elementary Schools. She was a graduate of the University of Tennessee. Before becoming a teacher, she worked at TVA during its formative years. She was a loving mother to her three children, an accomplished baker of German Christmas cookies and a crossword devotee. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Dorthea Wagner and Elsie Herford; brothers, George Huber, Edward Huber and Herman Huber. In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by her sister, Joan Berg; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Wanda Spangler of Knoxville and Jerry and Elizabeth Spangler of Atlanta; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and David Ishee of Knoxville; grandchildren, James Ishee of Vancouver, Canada, William, Peter, and Michael Ishee of Knoxville, Rachael Spangler of Knoxville and Natalie and William Spangler of Atlanta and 3 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church- 1620 North Central St., Knoxville, TN 37917. The family wishes to thank the caring staff of Windsor Gardens Assisted Living. Funeral service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday at Stevens Mortuary Chapel- Reverend Robert H. Bean officiating. Family and friends will meet at Lynnhurst Cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service and interment. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Stevens Mortuary- Oglewood Ave. at North Broadway. Mrs. Spangler's guest book is available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com TENNYSON, WILMA MARTIN - of Oak Ridge, entered eternal rest on Monday evening, May 14, 2007 in Oak Ridge. She was born February 1, 1924 in Evarts, KY, the daughter of Nellie and Frank C. Martin, who are both deceased. Mrs. Tennyson came to Oak Ridge in 1945. It was in Oak Ridge that she met and married Jesse Tennyson. They had been married for 52 years at the time of his death on November 9, 1999. Mrs. Tennyson was formerly employed for 14 years in the Sewing and Craft Department of Watson's Department Store. She loved crafts and had made quilts for her children and grandchildren. She also was a fan of gospel and country music and had taken many tours to Branson, Missouri. She is survived by: 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Terry and Ruth Anne of Spartanburg, SC and Paul of Knoxville; 3 grandchildren, Sgt. Teresa Tennyson of Ft. Campbell, KY, John Tennyson and his wife Donna of Spartanburg and Jesse Tennyson of Danville, VA; and one precious great granddaughter, Darya, also of Spartanburg. She is also survived by a sister, Ruth Paul of Greenwood, IN; a sister-in-law, Avaline Martin of Chattanooga and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Frank C. Martin and Rowland Martin, Frank's wife, Ruby and two sisters, Jewel Martin and Genevieve Martin. Mrs. Tennyson was blessed with many dear friends, including Barbara Srite, Jean Keever, Dot Poteet, Margaret Wilson and the late Susie Winiger and Mary Ann Valentine. She is also survived by her most special friend, Jim Winiger. Mrs. Tennyson was a life-long member of Central Baptist Church. She was especially devoted to the members of her Sunday School class and the senior group, the Go Getters. She was blessed with many godly teachers in church, especially Donna Box and the late Francis Rice. Mrs. Tennyson had requested that memorials be made to Central Baptist Church of Oak Ridge. Funeral services are Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 8pm at Weatherford Mortuary with Rev. Bob Gray officiating. Graveside services are Thursday at 10am at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 - 8pm at Weatherford Mortuary. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. THOMPSON, MARTIN JOHN, JR. - 73 of Oak Ridge, Tennessee passed away on May 14, 2007. He was born on February 17, 1934 in Belleville, Illinois to parents Martin John Thompson, Sr., and Josephine Biava Thompson. Mr. Thompson retired from TN Coatings and Ellison Custom Coatings, was a veteran with the US Army, and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Oak Ridge. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Libby Thompson. Survivors include, wife, Carol Dietz Thompson, Oak Ridge; sons, Craig Thompson, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Steven Thompson and wife, Cady Short-Thompson, Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter, Lynn Hatfield and husband, Michael, Cincinnati, Ohio; grandchildren, Alex, Skye, and Seth Thompson, Cincinnati, Ohio. A memorial service will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Oak Ridge on Friday, May 18, 2007, 11 AM with Rev. Bill McKenzie officiating. The family requests that memorials be in the form of donations to American Heart Association, Southeast Affiliate, PO Box 409410, Atlanta, GA 30384-9410 or to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 327-A Vermont Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830. The family will receive friends on Friday, 10 - 11 AM at the church. An online guest book may be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com TIPTON, DENNIS A. "POP" - age 80, of Rutledge, passed away at home on May 15, 2007. Preceded in death by Grandson Justin D. Tipton. Survived by wife of 56 years, Betty Tipton; Children, Dennis Charles Tipton and wife Beth of Knoxville, Keith Tipton and wife Kim of Rutledge, Vickey Greer and husband Henry of Blaine and Tammy Medeiros and husband Tim of Bean Station; Grandchildren, Joe and Mandy Greer, Kevin and Amber Greer, Josh and Makayla Tipton, Hayley Tipton, Shelby and Sydney Medeiros; Great Granddaughter, Hannah Grace Greer; Brother, Troy "Joe" Tipton and wife Brenda; Sisters, Imogene Brock and husband Earl, Frances Kitson and husband Ed; Special friend of the family Amy Spears. Funeral Service will be at 8:00 P.M. Wednesday in Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Chandler officiating. Family and friends will meet at Little Valley Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. Thursday. Many thanks to the nurses and friends at the Holston Dialysis Clinic. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike 523-4999. TURNER, EDWARD C. "ED" - age 71, of Newport, passed away Monday, May 14, 2007 at Baptist Hospital of Cocke County. He was the former owner of Turner's Body Shop, Newport Speedway and Volunteer Speedway. He is survived by his son, Mitchell L. Turner of Parrottsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Gayla and Guy Hommell, Jr. of Parrottsville, Vickie and Terry Mason of Newport; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Jack Suggs of Newport; grandchildren, Duayne Hommel, Marissa Hommel, Kari Padgett and Will Padgett; great-grandson, Daegan Hommel; two special cousins, Lori Ann Bryant and Linda Ayers; a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2007 in Manes Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Reed offiiciating. Burial will follow in Bruners Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at Manes Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Duayne Hommel Medical Fund, c/o National Bank of Tennessee, P. O. Box 669, Newport, TN 37822 or to the charity of your choice. Family and friends may sign the guest register on line at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge. WAGNER, ANNA IOLA BLANKENSHIP - 85, of the Solway Community, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at the Briarcliff Health Care Center. She was born February 28, 1922 in Warren County, TN, the daughter of Roy and Sallie McDowell Blankenship. Mrs. Wagner retired from the Nettie Lee Dress Shop, where she worked for many years. She was a long-time member of Highland View Church of Christ and she enjoyed working in her flower garden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard L. Wagner in 1996. She is survived by: son, Donald Wagner and wife Sherry of Harriman; daughter, Barbara Young of Knoxville; brother, Roy Blankenship of Coalfield; sister, Margaret Seals and husband Irvin of McMinnville; 3 grandchildren, Victor Sparks and wife Sharon and Jerry Sparks and wife Robin, all of Powell and Ashley Wagner, a rising Junior at East TN State University in Johnson City; 4 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Funeral services are Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 7:00 pm at Weatherford Mortuary with Curtis McClane officiating. Graveside services at Oak Ridge Memorial Park will be private. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5 - 7pm at Weatherford Mortuary. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com WARD, DORIS CAROLYN - age 63, Loving mother and wife, passed away Saturday morning at her home in Talbott following an extended illness. She was a native of Union County and was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Zelda Delap Weaver; two brothers, Rhonny and John Weaver. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include husband, Wendall Ward; son, Mark Ward and wife, Doris, Leigh Anne and husband, Dale Gregg of Baneberry; three brothers, Larry Weaver and wife, Linda, Mike and Diane Weaver, all of Morristown, Martin Weaver of Knoxville; sister, Dianna and husband, Ronald Whaley of Knoxville; five grandchildren, Emma Ward, Arron Ward, Tyler Cross, Spencer Gregg, Cameron Gregg; special niece, Donna and husband, Chuck Glandon; special friends, Linda Lee; several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, May 14, 8:00 p.m. at Westside Chapel Funeral Home, Rev. Tim Jones officiating. Graveside services were Tuesday, May 15, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at Central Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends Monday, May 14 from 6 p.m. until time of service at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown. WARD, WILLIE RAY - age 55, of Clinton, passed away on May 8, 2007. He is preceded in death by parents, Mildred Ward and L.D. Ward, Jr.; step-mother, Lavonia Ward. Survivors: son, Quentin Ward and Fiancée' Brandy of Clinton; daughter, Jennifer Allison and husband, Chad of Greenback; grandchildren, Presley Ward, Jacob and Brady Allison; sisters, Billie Childress and husband, Kenneth, Janice Berry and husband, Ron and Sally Ward, all of Knoxville; four nieces and four nephews. The family will have a Celebration Of Life Service on Friday, May 18, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at West View Wesleyn Church, 3224 Joyce Avenue, Knoxville. Friends and family welcome. WEBB, RANDALL MARTIN "RANDY"- age 50, of Knoxville, went to his heavenly home, Monday, May 14, 2007 at 1:30 A.M. He was a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church since 1966. Randy, who was always concerned for others, was an organ donor. Randy is preceded in death by mother, Margaret "Deedle" Webb. Randy was a loving husband and wonderful father. He loved his family with all his heart. He was an avid race fan and loved working on cars. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife of 25 years, Sandy; children, Megan and Cameron; father, Robert Webb; sisters, Terry Webb, Sherry Curnutt and Jan Trott; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Pat Green; sister-in-law, Lisa Smith; and a very special niece, Amanda Graham; nephew, Cody Smith; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. The family will receive friends 6-8:00 P.M. Thursday followed by a 8:00 P.M. funeral service at Rocky Hill Baptist Church with Dr. Terry Kirby and Dr. Phil Young officiating. Family and friends will meet by 10:15 A.M. Friday at Rocky Hill Baptist Church and proceed to Edgewood Cemetery for an 11:00 A.M. interment service. Pallbearers: Donald Huddleston, Gene Harrill, Elmer Ashburn, Burble Owenby, Ed Blackburn and Tracy Webb, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers: Jimmy Wheeler, Lawrence Henegar and Peanut. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rocky Hill Baptist Church, Building Fund, 7409 Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com WEST, MRS. JUANITA - of Wartburg, went home to be with our Lord on Monday, May 14, peacefully in her sleep after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was a faithful member of Annadell Baptist Church. On May 10, she celebrated her 79th birthday with her family and many precious friends around her. She was preceded in death by her husband: Jerry West Jr.; sons: Bruce Haley and James H. West; sisters: Arlene, Edith, and Goldie She is survived by her Sons: Joseph and wife, Regina of Sunbright and Jonathan of Summerville, SC, Daughter: Jeannie and husband, Freddie England of Sunbright. Sister: Helen Largent; special sister-in-law: Granny Jo West of Coalfield. Special niece: Judith and husband , Stephen Danko of Wartburg; Great niece: Terriann of Albuquerque, NM Four grandchildren: Raquel West of Albuquerque, NM; Jana West of Summerville, SC; Joshua, Zachary, and Sarah Davidson of Sunbright, and Kim and Kevin Haley of Michigan; many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, May 16th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Annadell Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Bill Goodman officiating. Graveside services will be held Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. in Annadell Church Cemetery. WHITT, WALTER MARK - age 49, of Talbott, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 6, 2007. He was born on August 4, 1957 at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was a Veteran of The U.S. Air Force where he served for ten years in the U.S. and in England. He became a Christian at an early age and was an active member of Manley Baptist Church in Morristown. He was a graduate of Walters State Community College and served on the Board of Directors of MATS, a local temporary emergency shelter. He was a devoted father and husband and beloved son who loved all of his family and cherished the friendships he had locally, throughout the country and overseas. He had many interests and hobbies and especially enjoyed working on British automobiles and the fellowship he had with members of the local MG Car Club which he started. Just one year ago, he was responsible for the planning of the national organization meeting of MG car clubs from all over the country which was held in Gatlinburg. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lula and Harry Hawkins of Maryville, Lonzo Whitt of Bossevain, West VA, Gladys Wright of Kingsport and his father-in-law, Clarence McKinney of Morristown. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Whitt; son, Travis Whitt, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Whitt of Morristown; brothers, Greg Whitt of Apopka, FL and Paul Whitt of Tampa, FL; sisters, Kim Lindsay, Melissa Whitt and Shannon Whitt, all of Knoxville; sisters-in-law, Mary Lynn Coates and Lois McKinney; brother-in-law, James Coates, all of Morristown; nieces, Angela McKinney (Matt) Smith, Megan Coates and Katherine Coates; nephews, Brandon Whitt, Jonathan Lindsay and Tate Lindsay; great-nephew, little Holden Smith. Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 10, 2007 at Manley Baptist Church, Morristown with Rev. Mike Henegar officiating. Burial was on Friday, May 11 at Jarnagin Cemetery, Morristown with Full Military Honors provided by The Honor Guard of Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. where Mark had been stationed at one time and assistance was provided by The Volunteer State Honor Guard. Memorials may be sent to MATS, Inc. Shelter, 324 N. Hill St., Morristown, TN 37814 or to The American Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice. WILBURN, VERL C. ANTHONY - age 87 of Maryville passed away Monday, May 14, 2007. She was born in Blount County, TN and was preceded in death by her parents, George Anthony Sr. and Florence Merritt Anthony; sister, Mary Margaret; husband, Jess W. Wilburn. She is survived by her brother, George Anthony Jr of Knoxville; son and daughter in law, Ray and Millie Wilburn of Maryville; daughter and son in law, Phyllis and Charles Reagan of Macon, GA; granddaughters, Susan Wagner, Donna Free and Kimberly Reagan; grandson, Jeff Reagan; great grandsons, Luke and Nolan Wagner, Aaron Free, Jesse Alligood and Seth Reagan; great granddaughter, Kiera Reagan; survivors also include nephews, Rick and Darryl Anthony. Graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, May 17, 2007 at Peck's Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. www.millerfuneralhome.org Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705