ANDERSON, CYNTHIA RENE' POWERS - age 44 of Knoxville passed away suddenly Wednesday evening, November 15, 2007 in an automobile accident. Cynthia was an employee of Applebee's in Alcoa. She was an avid equestrian and motorcyclist. Cynthia was a loving wife and daughter. Survivors: husband of 14 years, Larry K. Anderson; parents, Wilma and Lehman Powers of Knoxville; brother and sister-in-law, David and Judie Powers of Knoxville; 2 nieces and a nephew. Cindy enjoyed a host of friends who were involved with her equestrian and motorcycling activities. She especially enjoyed her friends with whom she worked. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Friday followed by a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Dr. Glenn Gregg officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to National Walking Horse Association, At The Kentucky Horse Park, 4059 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 4, Lexington, KY 40511. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel! 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Cynthia Powers Anderson. www.clickfuneralhome.com ANDERSON, JAMES E. - age 78 of Knoxville passed away November 15, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital. Elder of Shannondale Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran of The United States Air Force serving in the Korean Conflict. Survivors: wife of 53 years, June Anderson; cousin, Mary Sharer of Washington, D.C.; sister-in-law, Margie Elder-Johnson; brothers-in-law, Laverne, Wayne and Ronnie Cravens; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, great great nephew, Ethan Pruitt and great great niece, Taylor Pruitt. Service 10:30 am Saturday at Shannondale Presbyterian Church Rev. Arthur Heldman officiating with interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Ftn. City. www.mynattfh.com BIRD, GEORGE CHRISTOPHER - of Oak Ridge, passed away in his home on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, at the age of 54. He was born in Pomona, California on September 16, 1953, the son of George L. and Josephine St. Pierre Bird. He graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1983. Mr. Bird spent many years working as a talented engineer and designer in many settings. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and held the office of Elder. He found much joy in time spent out of doors and his love and pursuit of music in all genres. He will be missed among his local congregation and those he has met through his church associations in many other places. He and Wendy Munton were married August 4, 1973. They were sealed with their children for time and all eternity in the Atlanta Georgia Temple on August 4, 1995. Mr. Bird was preceded in death by his parents, George and 'Dixie' and is survived by his wife, Wendy Bird of Oa! k Ridge; their two sons, Brendan and Colin Bird; daughter, Amber Duke and son-in-law, James Duke; brother, Larry Forbes of Riverside, CA; and three grandchildren, Avigail, Eleora and Noa Duke. George was loved deeply and will be greatly missed in the lives of many family, friends and associates. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 11am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Dan Sloan officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday at the church from 10 -11am. Weatherford Mortuary is handling the arrangements. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com BUDA, MARY EVELYN BALES - age 65, of Sevierville, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2007. Her passing concludes a wonderful life of love, friendships and her passion for antiques. Mary touched many people and never met a stranger and never treated anyone as a stranger. Waiting in heaven for her was her son, Eddie Bales; and her parents, Milford and Violet White. She is survived by her constant companion, best friend and loving husband, Charles "Zandy" Buda, III; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Joe DeRosa of Knoxville; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Karen Bales of Knoxville; grandson, Grant Ruth and her "Babies" grandchildren, Joey and Sophia DeRosa; sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Charles Bivens of Kodak, Sandy and Guy McCloud of Strawberry Plains; brother and sister-law, Danny and Karen White of Knoxville. We would like to thank all our family and friends for being there for us. We would like to especially thank our cousin, Joyce King, neighbor, Helen Kear, ! her aunt, Tootsie (Ruth Lemons of Arizona) and family friend, Tracy Kear for all the love and compassion you showed Mary. Mary was affectionately known her entire life to family and close friends as "Fuzzy." She fought hard and never gave up on life. Her battle with cancer will be an inspiration to us and for many others for the rest of our lives. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Sacred Heart Cathedral School, Annual Fund, 711 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919. Please visit Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway, and sign the book for the family. Funeral services are private. A guestbook and additional information is available at www.berryfuneralhome.com and you are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Mary at her memorial website at www.mem.com. COOPER, EDITH "MAMMIE" - age 86, of Knoxville, passed away 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at her residence. She was a member of Belmont Heights Baptist Church and preceded in death by her husband, James W. Cooper, Sr.; sons, James W. Cooper, Jr. and Charles E. Cooper; daughter, Vivian L. Cooper; sister, Helen Staley; brothers, John Lee Ballinger and Virgil Ballinger. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Judy and James Pyles of Knoxville; grandchildren, Michael Pyles, Angela Howard, Diane Marlow, Charlene Tennis, Mark Cooper, Jimmy Cooper, Jeff Cooper, and Eden Cooper; greatgrandchildren, Steven and April Pyles, Heather Wyatt, Nathan Patterson, Mark Cooper, and Ginger Cooper; great great grandchildren, Trent Pyles, Harmon Pyles, Lydia Mae Pyles, Dylan and Cory Wyatt; sister, Goldie Williams of Georgia.A funeral service will be held 8:00p.m. Friday at Stevens Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Josh Glandon officiating. The family and friends will meet 8:45 a.m. Saturday at Lynn! hurst Cemetery for a graveside service and interment at 9:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway. Mrs. Cooper's guest book is also available at: www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. DAVIS, CALLIE S. - age 97, of Woodbine, Kentucky, formerly of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 12, 2007. Preceded in death by husband, Marshall (Preacher) Summerell; 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by daughter, Stella Laws; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and other family members. The family will receive friends from 11:00-12 Noon Friday in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, with funeral service to follow at 12 Noon, Rev. Rocky Glenn officiating. Family and friends will meet at Vonore Baptist Church Cemetery at 2:00 PM for interment services. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com DEARMOND, ELIZABETH HENLEY - age 93, of Loudon, TN died Tuesday November 13, 2007 at her home. She was a graduate of Jefferson City High where she was a stand out basketball player, and she attended Knoxville College. She was a faithful member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Loudon, TN, serving on the usher board and in the choir. She was an active member of Loudon District Baptist Association where she served in the district choir and the district usher board. She was a licensed beautician, and a member of the order of Eastern Stars and the Daughters of Isis Consistory. She was the daughter of the late William C. and Ida Wilson Henley and preceded in death by her husband, Adolphus DeArmond; and three brothers, Roy, Garner, and Homer Henley; three sisters, Edna Arnwine, Mary Thelma Huff and Leoria H. Dowell. Survivors include, sister-in law, Anna Henley of Loudon, TN, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A special friend, Virginia Glanton and many other friends. Funeral ser! vices will be Saturday, November 17, 2007 1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Loudon, TN with pastor Rev. James Billings officiating, assisted by Rev. Jimmy West. Family will receive friends one hour before service, 12:00 noon at the church. Internment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Loudon, TN. M.D. Dotson & Sons Funeral Home, Athens, TN in charge of arrangements. Words of comfort may be submitted at: www.mddotsonandsons.com ERICKSON, ROSETTA - 87 of West Knoxville, died Wednesday November 14, 2007. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eric Erickson; parents, Dyo M. and Alice Cook Trent; brothers, Sonny Trent of Strawberry Plains, Tommy Trent of Little Rock, Ark.; sister, Arkie Nipper of Strawberry Plains. She is survived by sisters Gladys Wilkerson of Mosheim and Gloria Miller of Knoxville; brother and wife, McKinley Coy and Dot Trent of Bossier City, LA; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services 2 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Strawberry Plains Cemetery with the Rev. Glenn Grubbs officiating. Arrangements by Fielden Funeral Home in New Market. 865-475-34689 FLEMING, TOMMY - age 66 of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon passed away suddenly Thursday, November 15, 2007. He attended Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Tommy retired from the Texas Education Agency where he was the Director of the Health and Physical Education Department. He was a University Professor and authored several education books. In his youth, he played five years of professional baseball with the New York Yankees Organization. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Fleming. Survived by his wife, Linda Crawford; son, John Thomas Fleming and wife, Meredith; step daughters, Kristie Phillips and Mary Beth Phillips; grandson, Caden Herron; mother, Naomi Fleming and sister, Patricia Fleming. Private services will be held. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com FOX, WILLIAM GARRAD - of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2007. He was born in Manila, Arkansas on August 21, 1918 to Doctor and Mrs. Vernon Fox. Billy was valedictorian of his high school graduating class from Manila High School. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a B.S. and B.B.A. degrees in 1939. He attended the University of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock, Arkansas for one year and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Billy served in World War II as a medic in the Army Fourth Division. He landed on Utah Beach during the Normandy Invasion on D-Day and served overseas for eighteen months in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. He fought in the Battles of Normandy, Rhineland, Northern France, Central Europe and the Ardennes. Billy was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor above and beyond the call of duty, the Good Conduct Medal, the Distinguished Unit Badge and the European-African Middle-eastern Theater Ribbon with five Bronz! e Battle Stars. After the war he returned to Arkansas and entered a career of banking where he retired as Executive Vice-President and Trust Officer of First Bank and Trust Company of Cairo, Illinois. He was active in community affairs where he served as President of the Manila Lions Club, the Cairo Illinois Rotary Club and the Cairo Alexander County Chamber of Commerce. Billy was a member of the United Methodist Church where he held various leadership positions throughout his life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Marion, to whom he was married for over sixty-four years; his sons, Garrad L. Fox and William Richard Fox; daughters-in-law, Barbara and Joy; four grandchildren, Angela Rene' Fox-Hooker, Kristin Lee Fox-Trautman, Jonathan Richard Fox and Jessica Leigh Fox; step-granddaughters, Candace Capps and Beth Putman and step great grandchildren, Sophie and Jack Putman and Lydia and Jude Capps. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m.! Saturday, November 17, 2007 at the Central United Methodist C! hurch in Lenoir City. Memorial services will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Ron Fisher officiating. Graveside services with full military honors will be held in Manila, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Central United Methodist Church "For the Kingdom" Fund where he was a member. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com HALL, CHARLES J. (CHARLIE) - age 76 of Farragut passed away Tuesday evening, November 13, 2007 at his home. Charlie battled cancer, to take care of his wife, until her death exactly one month prior to his. Charlie was of the Baptist faith. He was retired from K.U.B. as Transportation Manager. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U S Army. Charlie was a member and Past Master of Chota Lodge 253 F&AM. He was a farmer, fisherman, hunter and a lover of the outdoors, nature and all God's creatures. He was a devoted husband, and a loving father and grandfather. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Betty Jo Hall; parents, Merl and Bessie White Hall; brother, Eddie Hall. He is survived by his daughters, Connie Hall and husband Doug Ramsay, Charlene Allison and grandchildren, Steven and Hailey Allison; sisters, Evelyn Stalyons and husband Bud, Barbara Hall and husband Don Tipton all of Knoxville; many nephews and nieces. Family and friends will g! ather at 2 p.m. Friday, November 16, at Concord Masonic Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. George Clark officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Caris Hospice, 9041 Executive Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37923. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Hall family. www.clickfuneralhome.com HILL, LULA GOINS - age 94 of Speedwell, passed away November 14, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. She was born on February 14, 1913 in Flat Hollow. A retired teacher of Campbell County and a member of World Wide Church of God. Preceded in death by husband, Jake F. Hill; son, William Benjamin Hill; parents, William Patton & Ollie Pierce Goins; sisters, Viola Smith, Cora Bailey, Ruby Monday; brothers, Edgbert Goins, Everett Goins, Claude Goins; special nephew, Harold (Pete) Smith; son-in-law, Carl Lee Maples. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Carl (Pat) Maples, Speedwell; granddaughter, Starla (Charles) Miller, Speedwell; grandson, Ronnie (Rhonda) Maples, Temple, Ga.; great granddaughters, Amber (Tim) Hatfield, Speedwell, Kayla Maples, Temple, Ga., Brandi & Candi Marsh, Speedwell; great grandson: Andrew Maples, Temple, Ga.; great great granddaughter, Savannah Hatfield, Speedwell; several nieces & nephews. Services 8 PM Friday at Cross Chapel, Pastor Bill Dooley, P! astor Eddie Kitts & Ronnie Maples officiating, singers: The Heirmen. Interment 11:00 AM Saturday at Well Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ronnie Maples, Charles Miller, Tim Hatfield, Anthony Bailey, Eddie Bailey, and Harley Miller. Honorary: Jimmy Goins, T.J. Sparks, Carl Claiborne, Andy Maples. Family will receive friends 6 PM until 8 PM Friday at Cross Funeral Home, LaFollette. HITCHCOCK, IVA D. - 89, beloved wife of the late Etson Frank Hitchcock, died Tuesday, Nov, 13, 2007, at her daughter Karen's home in Atlanta. She was a resident of Knoxville, Tenn., for 62 years before moving to Atlanta two and a half years ago. Born in Floyd, Ark., she was the oldest daughter of Herbert and Lottie Calhoun. She met her husband, Ed, in Washington, D.C. in March of 1939. They married on September 2, 1939, a love and marriage that lasted 62 and a half years. She believed in community service and the opportunities that church and club membership made possible. She was a member of First Christian Church of Knoxville for more than 50 years where she served in the Christian Women's Fellowship. She was a devoted member of Ossoli Circle for more than 50 years, serving as president in 1990-1991 and parliamentarian for many years. She was a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs of Tennessee and served as state parliamentarian several terms. She was a nomine! e for GFWC club woman of the year in 2005. She also was active in improving education in East Tennessee and was a past president of the Knox County Council of PTA's. Her commitment to her family, faith and community defined her life. Survivors include her son, Larry Hitchcock and wife Juan Hitchcock of Reynolds, Ga.; daughter, Karen Hitchcock and her roommate Betsy Blackard of Atlanta, daughter Trisha O'Connor and husband Dr. Bill O'Connor of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; grandchildren, Randy Hitchcock of Tacoma, Wash., Rachel Greene of Atlanta and Robbe Greene and wife Nancy Greene of Myrtle Beach; sister, Ramah Lindsay of Atlanta; nephews, Ron and Cindy Calhoun of Saline, Mich., Randy and Amy Lindsay of Atlanta; nieces, Navetree and Jerry Springer of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., Pam and Willie Howe of Cardiff, Calif., Vicki and Ed Parker of Kathleen, Ga., Sue and John Negrete of Escondido, Calif., and Charlotte Cowen of Tallahassee, Fla. She is also survived by step-grandchildren, Chris Ca! rroll and Heather Carroll of Reynolds, Ga., Brian O'Connor of ! Washingt on, D.C., and Erin O'Connor of Charlotte, N.C. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday at First Christian Church with Rev. Scott Rollins officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Unicorn Fund, Ossoli Circle, P.O. Box 10892, Knoxville, Tenn. 37939 which provides college scholarships for deserving children in East Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 pm, Friday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. www.lynnhurstchapel.com JOHNSON, PERRY R. - age 32, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Mountain Home, TN. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. Survived by fianc�, Angel Hale; daughter, Mara Mae Johnson of Kodak; son, Chelsey Hardin; father, Tony Johnson of Jefferson City; mother, Cheryl Johnson of Hagerstown, IN; brothers, Danny Morse, Tony Morse, Kenneth Morse and Jon Morse; sister, Breyan Scarette; future father-in-law, Marvin Morgan and future mother-in-law, Teresa Morgan; grandmother, Ethel Horace Anderson of Jefferson City. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2007 from the Farrar Jefferson City Chapel with Reverend Travis Russell and Reverend Tim Foster officiating. Interment will follow in Fain Cemetery in Dandridge. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Saturday prior to the service. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN 37760 (865) 475-3892 www.farrarfuneralhome.com LAWSON, KD - age 54 of Knoxville, formerly of Hurricane, West Virginia passed away November 12, 2007 at home. He was of the Christian faith. KD was an Assistant Professor and Coordinator for Photography at Pellissippi State Technical Community College. He is preceded in death by his parents, Virl and Arnatha Lawson. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Christy and William Williams, III of Honolulu, Hawaii, Heather and Jay Willard, Jr. of Knoxville, TN; grandson, Jonathan Willard. Memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday at Fellowship Church on Middlebrook Pike. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the KD Lawson Scholarship at the Pellissippi State Foundation, PO Box 22990, Knoxville, TN 37933. The family will receive friends 10:00-11:00 A.M. Saturday At Fellowship Church. LEWIS, LEVI - passed away Friday, November 2, 2007 at his home in Knoxville. Levi, known to almost everyone as "Ba Brother" and to some as "Jitterbug" was born in Rolling Fork, Mississippi on July 25, 1930. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 17 at 1:00 p.m. at Unity Mortuary. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary. Mr. Lewis' guestbook can be signed on-line at: www.unitymortuaryknox.org LOGUE, ROBERT "BOB" LOUIS - age 78 of Halls passed away peacefully Tuesday November 13, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Retired from the United States Navy with 20 years of service, also retired from T.V.A. with 12 years of service and a retired instructor at U.T. Preceded in death by: parents: Lawerence and Olive Logue, wife: Norma Logue, 7 brothers and sisters. Survivors: companion of 22 years: Kitty Ward; sons and daughters-in-law: Robert Logue, Jr. and wife: Emmie Logue and Shane and Jan Logue; son: Timothy J. Logue; grandchildren: Rachel, Timmy, Angeli, Alex and Jake; great grandchildren: Tristin and Ackeles; several nieces and nephews. Service with Rev. Terry Shipley 2 pm Saturday, Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends 12 to 2 pm Saturday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com LOVING, MARGIE WILMA SMITH - age 76 of White Oak, passed away November 15, 2007 at St. Mary's Health and Rehab of Campbell County. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by husband Jerry Loving, infant son, Larry Wayne Silcox, parents, Marshall and Minnie Smith, brothers, Hoyle Smith, Arthur Smith, sisters, Lela Kirk and Faye Cooper. Survivors: sisters: Patsy Capps, Flo Jean Bonnetti; brothers: James Smith and Hughie Smith; several nieces & nephews. Services 1 PM Saturday Cross Chapel, Rev. Mike Smith officiating. Interment Oddfellows Cemetery, White Oak. Family will receive friends 11:30 AM until 1 PM Saturday at Cross Funeral Home, LaFollette MAPLES, JOAN - age 83, of South Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Longtime member of Meridian Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Marshall (Tip) Maples; parents, Walter and Minerva Green; sister, Helen Fox. Survivors are loving son and daughter-in-law, Marshall and Missy, and her very special grandson, Zachary. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family and friends will meet Saturday at Highland South Memorial Park for an 11:00 AM graveside service, Rev. Dana Fachman officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Friday at 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 Joan at her memorial website at: www.MeM.com MAY, WILMA (EZELL, LOOP) - age 64 of Knoxville passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon. She was also known as "Miss Wilma" at the Knoxville Juvenile Detention Center where she worked/taught for 17 years before retiring in 2005. She was one of the founders of the East TN AA Intergroup and a devoted AA Service Member for over 28 years. Preceded in death by father and mother, Luther and Omega (Weaver) Ezell, son Mark Loop, and brother Otie Ezell. Survived by son, Michael Loop and girlfriend Maxine Metcalf of Knoxville; loving husband of just 2 1/2 weeks, Don May and his son Danny and daughter-in-law, Florence, all of Greenville, TN; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sister, Delanor Speeks of Halls and brother and sister-in-law, Ernest and Virginia Ezell of Powder Springs, TN; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and great friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peace At Last Ministry, 621 Eleanor Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Funeral service is 8 pm! Friday, Mynatt's Halls Chapel with Rev. John Wampler officiating. Family and friends will meet at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson County at 12:45 pm Saturday for interment at 1:00 pm. Family will receive friends 6 - 8 pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com MILLER, BILLY OSCAR "B.O." - age 75, of Clinton passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on the Old Miller Farm below Norris Dam to the late Charles David and Dardeen Miller. He graduated from Lake City High School in 1950, was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and retired from Y-12 as a chemical operator after 38 years of service. He was a faithful member of Clinton Church of Christ. B.O. was an avid outdoorsman and was a loving husband and father. He is survived by: wife of 52 years, June Sadler Miller; sons, David & wife Patty Miller of Oak Ridge, Billy & wife Deann Miller of Clinton, John W. Miller of Clinton; grandchildren, SSgt. Mark Miller & wife Tabatha of Montgomery, AL, Samantha Miller of Oak Ridge, Rachel and Laura Miller of Clinton, Spec. Jonathan Miller of Ft. Knox, KY, Pvt. Derek Miller of Jacksonville, N.C.; sisters, Betty Disney & husband Bill of Alcoa, Judy Dew & husband Donald of Norr! is, Several nieces and nephews-in-law, and a host of friends. The family will receive friends 6:30-8:30 PM, Friday, November 16, 2007 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following in the chapel with Brother Darryl Glenn officiating. His burial will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Grandview Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to American Cancer Society or Clinton Church of Christ Missions. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. MOODY, CHARLES JACKSON "BUDDY" - age 84 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2007, on his 64th wedding anniversary, at his home. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church of Fountain City. He was a Marine Veteran of WWII and retired from Robertshaw. Preceded in death by wife, Margaret Moody. Survived by children and spouses, Charles W. and Carol Moody, Gene and Bea Moody, Lagonda Allen and Cathy and Donny Ballard; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby Strange. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Friday at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 8 pm. Rev. Charles Lawson officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Saturday at Bell's Campground Cemetery for an 11 am graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Baptist Church Building Fund, 2100 W. Woodrow Dr., Knoxville, TN 37918. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. www.mem.com MORGAN, VIRGINIA EDMONDS -died peacefully November 12, 2007 at Brakebill Nursing Home. She was in her 87th year. She and her late beloved husband, Howard W. Morgan, Sr. were charter members of Bearden United Methodist Church. Virginia was born December 1, 1920 to late Vernon and Viola Brooks Edmonds. She was a graduate of Knoxville High School. She and her husband were active for many years as supporters of Little League, Babe Ruth League and Bearden High School athletic activities. Her door was always open, and many were the lunches that she served to neighborhood kids and strangers alike. Her homemade hot tamales were legendary. She loved music, from Beethoven to Scott Joplin, and was an accomplished pianist. Any dog or bird that was lucky enough to land at the Morgan house was destined for a life of luxury. After their sons were raised, she and her husband Howard traveled extensively until his illness prevented further trips. She cared for him lovingly throughout his long! illness until his death in 1995 after 54 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Earl (Ham) Edmonds and Robert (Bob) Edmonds; sister, Frances Boyer. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Howard and Teddy Morgan of Dallas, TX, Tom and Ellen Morgan of Knoxville; grandchildren, John Morgan of Atlanta, GA, Alexandra Mareiniss and husband, Darren of Piano, TX, Katherine Breslin and husband, Joe of Dallas, TX, George Morgan of Knoxville, Sam Morgan and wife, Carey of Reading, MA, Ned Morgan and wife, Heather of Knoxville, and Will Morgan of Nashville; great-grandson, Doyle Gardiner Morgan of Reading, MA; sister Marty Dick of Houston, TX; and many loving nieces and nephews. The family would like to express its gratitude to the staff of Brakebill Nursing Home for the compassionate care they provided. Funeral service 2:00 pm Sunday at Bearden United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Sluder and Rev. Cabel W. Trent officiating. Interment to follow! at Highland Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family! request s that donations be given to Virginia's favorite charities: STAR (Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding), the Holston United Methodist Home for Children in Greeneville, TN, or Knox Area Rescue Ministries. The family will receive friends 5-7:00 P.M. Saturday Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com OSBORNE, LEON - passed away November 11, 2007 at his home. Retired from Reagan Construction Company after sixty one years of service. Preceded in death by wife, Velva Osborne. Survivors, children, David and Davena Hayes; brothers, Acle (Bernice) Osborne, Newport, TN, Carl (Marie) Osborne, MD; brother-in-law, Luther Dawson, Newport, TN; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends; devoted caretakers, Tina Hayes and family. Many thanks to Baptist Hospice Group and a special thanks to Hgdie.; thanks to Dr. Marlow and his team, Dr. Foster Gap program, and Reagan Construction Company, Tina. Family will receive friends, 11:30-12:00 noon, Saturday at Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church; funeral service, 12:00 noon, Rev. John Jordan, officiating. Interment 9:30 a.m., Monday, Tennessee State Veteran's Cemetery. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com PRATT, ERNEST LEONARD - age 93 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, November 12, 2007, at Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans Home. He was a member of Bearden United Methodist Church and a former member of Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan. He was a POW during WWII in Germany. Preceded in death by first wife, Myrta Pratt; mother, Harriett Pratt; stepson, William B. Bishop II. Survivors: wife, Doris Bishop Pratt of Knoxville; step-daughter, Vickie Bishop Summers of Loganville, GA; step-son, Charles Randall Bishop of Port St. Lucie, FL; 3 step-grandchildren; 2 step-great grandchildren. Mr. Pratt was cremated at his request. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2007 at Bearden United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Billy Bishop Memorial Scholarship Fund at Bearden United Methodist Church, 4407 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville 37919. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Shreveport, Louisiana. Serving th! e family: Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Mr. Pratt's guest book is also available at: www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. REDMAN, MSGT DAVID EDWARD, SR. - age 70 of Oak Ridge. The world's loss is Heaven's gain when God took David home on Wednesday, Nov. 14th, 2007. David retired after 20 years in the United States Army, proudly serving his country and his fellow man on two tours in Vietnam. He worked 13 years as a Correction Officer at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in Petros, TN. His work did not end there, he was honored to serve as the Commander of Post 199 of the American Legion in Oak Ridge. He never lost his sense of humor and enjoyed his life to the fullest when he was spending time with his family, crossed the lakes to fish and explored the woods to hunt. David was a caring, devoted and loving husband, father, brother and friend. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Esco Edward and Abliena West Redman; his four sisters, Ruth, Irma, Emmalou, Serena; and brother, Melvin. Left to cherish his memories are: his beloved wife of 47 years, Viola M. Redman; his sons, David E. Redman Jr.! , Dennis L. Redman, Duane A. Redman and wife Dollann; his daughter, Deborah L. Eason; his grandsons, Anthony C. Eason, Dennis L. Redman, Jr., Seymour D. Redman; his granddaughter, Magen L. Eason; and his step-grandson, Brock Ollinger; his brother, Mark T. Redman and wife Pat; his sisters, Margaret Trevathan and Mariana Kessler and spouse Kenny. He will be missed by a many nephews and nieces and by a plentitude of friends. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17th, 2007 at Highland West Funeral Home (693-9547 on 9913 Sherrill Blvd) with a Memorial Service to celebrate David's life to follow. Interment with full Military Honors will be on Saturday Nov. 17th following the Chapel service. Officiating the service are Chaplain Donnie Moore and Rev. Steve McDonald. The staff of Highland West is honored to serve the family of MSG David E. Redman. David's guestbook can be signed on line at: www.highlandmemorialparks.com RITTER, MARGARET STERLING - age 85 formerly of Knoxville, TN, died peacefully on November 14, 2007 at Raintree Manor in McMinnville, TN. She was of the Methodist faith. Margaret was preceded in death by her former husband, Bill Lobetti. She is survived by her beloved brother and sister in law, William (Bill) and Barbara Sterling; nephews, Dr. Steven Sterling and family; and Clayton Sterling and family; and numerous other family members. Family and friends will meet at the West Adair entrance to Lynnhurst Cemetery by 10:45 a.m. Saturday for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service with Chaplain Tom Baez officiating. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Raintree Manor, 415 Pace Street, McMinnville, TN 37110. Friends may call at their convenience at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com RUSSELL, WAYNE DRINNEN (FUZZ) - age 70 of Seymour passed away at Sevier County Health Care Center on November 12, 2007. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his wife, Norma, and son, Frank Gregory (Odie); parents, Frank and Susie Russell; brothers and sister, Boyd, Steve, Pete, Burl, Amos, Charlie, Paul, and Martha. Survived by his children: Terry and Maxine Russell, Tina and Leigh Stephenson, Scott and Jennifer Russell, Stacy and Tim Stiles; grandchildren, Rusty and Tiffany Stephenson, Jeremy and Tracy Stephenson, Emily Stephenson and fianc�, Mike Harris, Kate and Brian Vogt, Kellie Myers, Brittany Russell, and Hailey Pelham and their mother Missy Russell, Ashton Davidson and her mother Sonya Davidson; great-grandchildren, Hannah Stephenson, William Stephenson, Conner Stephenson, Phoenix Vogt; brothers and sisters, JC, Arb, and Marjorie; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6-9 pm Friday, November 16, 2007 at Highland South Funera! l Home. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Highland South Funeral Home on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 11 a.m. Graveside services will follow funeral services in Highland South Memorial Park. Sons, sons-in-law and grandsons will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2200 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville TN. 37919 or the American Heart Association, 4708 Papermill Drive, Knoxville TN 37909. SCROGGIE, LUCY E., PHD. - age 72 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday at St. Mary's North. She was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church, Christian Homebuilders Sunday School Class, member of Chancel Choir, member and former State Governor of Pilot International, Phi Mu Fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa, American Chemical Society, retired TVA chemist. Survived by brother and sister-in-law Everett, Jr. and Ann Scroggie of Gainesville, FL; nieces Deigh Ann Hoffer, Dana Andrea Anderson; nephew Dr. Daren Ashley Scroggie, MD; two great nieces; other family members Dr. and Mrs. William R. McKissick of Knoxville. Memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm Saturday at Fountain City Methodist Church with Rev. James Whedbee, Rev. Don Hanshew and Rev. Bob Bostick officiating. Interment will be in Abbeville, SC. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Fountain City United Methodist Church for local missions at 212 Hotel Ave. Knoxville, TN 37918. Family will receive friends from 6-7! pm Saturday at the church. Arrangements by Gentry-Griffey Chapel. SING, NORA FAYE - of Powell, Tennessee, age 76, passed away November 14, 2007, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Member of Bells Campground Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lou Vernia Moore; father, Thomas Elmer (Doc) Moore; daughter, Freda Kay Davis; son, Danny Ray Sing; sister, Emma Marie; brother, Charles Moore. Survived by husband, John Sing; grandchildren, Karrie Greene, Dawn Lane, James Davis and BJ Sing; brothers, Howard Moore, Richard Moore; sisters, Betty Cooper, Wilma Thurman, Linda Lee and Sue Thomas; great grandchildren, Cody Lane, Krista Lane, Dalton Greene, Emma Greene, Alexandra Davis and Daniela Davis; many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends Friday, November 16, from 6-8 pm at Woodhaven Funeral Home with funeral service following at 8pm. Interment will be Saturday, November 17 at 1pm at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. Woodhaven Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 160 Edgemoor Road, Powell, is honored to serv! e the Sing Family. SKIDMORE, JEAN MARIE - age 64 of Lenoir City, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 15, 2007. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by father, Vaughn Skidmore; mother, Janie Skidmore; sister, Diane Smelcer and special companion, Clark Taylor. She is survived by her sisters, Connie Frye of Lenoir City, LaVonne Moore and husband, Troy of Williston, FL; nieces and nephews: Tonia Moore Pendray and husband, John, Jessica Moore Parrish and husband, Robby all of Williston, FL, Christy Scates and husband, David, Chasity Duff all of Lenoir City, Charity Clark, Charles Clark both of Lenoir City, Lance Johnson and wife, Kathy of Williston, FL, Vince Johnson and wife, Jamie of Lenoir City, Rusty Smelcer and wife, Stephanie of Rockwood, Chuck Clark of Knoxville and Jackie Clark of Crossville; 21 great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Click Funeral H! ome Chapel with Rev. George Seay officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com STEWART, RALPH, SR.- formerly of Knoxville, born May 22, 1938, departed this life November 8, 2007 at his home in Palm Coast, Florida. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence E. and Melissa Stewart; sister, Carrie Stewart Harper; brothers, Clarence Jr., and Lester Lee Stewart. Survivors, daughters, Debra (Nathaniel) Howard, Nashville, TN, Anita, Angela, Cheryl Stewart, Knoxville; sons, Ralph Stewart, Jr., South Carolina, Clarence Stewart, III, Knoxville; sister, Shirley Gillispie, Cleveland, OH; brother, Larry Stewart, Barbersville, Kentucky; brother-in-law, Willie Harper, Sr.; former wife and mother of his children, Inell Stewart; fourteen grandchildren; twenty one great grandchildren; a host of devoted uncles, aunts and nephews to include devoted uncle, Elbert Shinholster, Irvington, GA. Memorial service, 3:00 p.m., Saturday at Jarnigan's Chapel, Rev. Dr. Harold A. Middlebrook, officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 1324 Iroquois Ave. Arrangements by Jarnigan & So! n Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com SUTTON, HAZEL B. - age 98 of Tazewell, TN was born on October 20, 1909 and passed away on November 14, 2007 at Life Care Center of Morristown. She professed her faith in Christ as a young girl and was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley and Vergie Sutton; brother and sister in law, Darnell and Nellie Sutton; sister and brother in law, Lona and George Hatfield; sister, Arie Elrod; sister and brother in law, Lorene and Garrett Barnard; She is survived by her aunt, Cecil Standifer; nephew and caregiver, Ken Venable; nieces and caregiver, Maedean Blevins; special friend, Molly Waddell; and other devoted nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday November 17, 2007 in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. with Reverend Ben Mathis and Reverend Larry Wolfe officiating. Music will be provided by the Williams Family. Burial will be in the Cook Cemetery. P! allbearers: Kent Venable, Clint Walker, Lee Daniels, Mark Vanetter, Sherwin Seals and Doug Wilson. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. TOWNS, WILLIE LEE - 82, of Oak Ridge, died Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at the Methodist Medical Center. She was born July 10, 1925 in Eagan, TN, the daughter of Wiley and Minnie Goodin Bruce. Mrs. Towns retired from Martin Marietta Energy Systems where she was employed from 1947 to 1982 at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and an avid bowler, bowling with the U. S. Bowling Congress league, which was previously known as the Women's International Bowling Conference. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Towns, was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Towns, August 28, 2005. She is survived by: her son, Roderick Edward Towns and wife, Brenda of DeSoto, TX; daughter, Marsha Kathryn Towns of Oak Ridge; sister, Lorene Davenport of Springfield, VA and 2 grandsons, Benjamin Lee Towns and Kenneth Edward Towns. Funeral services are Monday, November 19, 2007 at 10am at Weatherford Mortuary with Rev. Tim Borchert officiating. Interment will ! follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to the AGAPE Center of First Baptist Church, 1101 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 18 from 2 - 4pm at Weatherford Mortuary. An on-line guest book can be signed at: www.weatherfordmortuary.com. WILKINSON, AUDREY - age 77 of Knoxville passed away Thursday, November 15, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Husband, James Edward Wilkinson; sister, Edna Thompson and brother, Ken Rooke precede her in death. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Costner and her Husband Stephen; grandson, Joshua Costner; sisters, Joan Longsdale, Ann Easton, Dorreen Bellamy; brothers, Terry Rooke and Ronnie Rooke. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 17, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. in the Chapel of Highland South Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Highland South Funeral Home. Entombment services will follow in Highland South Memorial Park. The staff of Highland South Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Audrey Wilkinson. WILSON, RUTH FIELDEN - age 89 of Knoxville passed away November 14, 2007 at Shannondale Healthcare Center following an extended illness. She was a member of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, William P. Wilson. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com WOODS, ALICE EVELYN - 49, of Rutledge passed away on November 13, 2007 at the residence of her sister, Deborah Woods. She was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Ms. Woods was preceded in death by her parents, Otis Charles and Ruth Evelyn Woods. Survivors include her special caregivers, sister, Deborah Gail Woods; and nephew, Kenneth Michael Woods. Brothers, Charles Fred, Jackie Ray, Jimmy Edward and Timmy Dean Woods; sisters, Angel Pam Woods and Mytrie Lois Loveday; nieces and nephews, Michael, Tennie, Tonya, Terra, Cody, Jim Jr., Brandon, Rebecca and Steven; 7 great nieces and nephews. the family will receive friends Friday, November 16, 2007 from 6-8 pm with an 8:00 pm service to follow in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Clear Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Hollis Dunsmore officiating. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Home, Rutledge. WORD, JOHN HAROLD, JR. - age 34, of Knoxville, departed this life, November 13, 2007 at U. T. Hospital. Preceded in death by grandparents, Fred and Daisy Slay and Mr. & Mrs. William Word. Survivors, wife, Cynthia Dukes Word; daughter, Johnea Word; step-daughter, Jazman Dukes; mother and father, Fredda and John Word, Sr.; brother and sister-in-law, Aundre (Loretta) Singleton; brother, Juan Singleton; sister, Mona Word; devoted nieces and nephews, Chantel (Ira) Minnefee, Keith Bragg, Jr., Lyon, A. J. Daniel and Tajuana Singleton; host of aunts, uncles and close friends to include, Victor Tinsley, Stanley Thompson and Tootie. Family will receive friends, 3:00-3:30 p.m., Saturday at Open Door Church; funeral service, 3:30 p.m., Rev. Steve Simpson, officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 1633 Dunbar Street. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 _____________________________________________________________ Click here and choose from thousands of high quality used cars. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iigeYT8KcdmTIK971RlbErMVvfXxnf9wjczJHEo1C6DmcFLZo/