ADKINSON, LUCY ETHEL WISSINGER - age 102, died October 26, 2007 in St. Louis, MO. She was born November 12, 1904 to parents, Eli B. Wissinger and Mary Hunt Wissinger on a farm in Cambria County Western Pennsylvania and had eight brothers and sisters. Lucy was a long time resident of Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was a member of Bearden United Methodist and Colonial Heights United Methodist churches in Knoxville and Central Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga. Preceded in death by husband, Frank V. Adkinson. Survived by her sister, Leona Wissinger; son, Robert Adkinson; daughter and son in law, Jeanruie and David Neil; and two granddaughters. BRANAM, BOBBIE WELCH - 96 years old of Knoxville, TN passed away at 5:43 A.M. Saturday at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. She was a long time member of Marble City Baptist Church. Along with good friend Mildred Dockery, she taught Sunday School in the Children's Department for many years. She also was a member of the Beloved Bunch and the Friendship Club of Marble City. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and seven sisters. She is survived by beloved husband of 61 years, Robert K. (Jerry) Branam; a host of nieces and nephews; and great-niece, Sonia Lay. Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Monday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Pastor George Williams and Mr. W. C. Thornton officiating. Interment will be at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com BROWNE, MRS. DOROTHY IRENE - age 80, of Waynesboro, GA, entered into eternal rest at Trinity Hospital, Augusta, GA on Nov. 2, 2007 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her beloved husband Mr. Frank L. Browne. She was predeceased by her parents, Marion and Marie Davis Griffin. Mrs. Browne was a native of East St. Louis, Illinois. Mrs. Browne had worked as bookkeeper with the Women's Exchange and been a faithful volunteer of the Meals on Wheels program. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday afternoon, November 10, 2007 at 4:00 PM from the Waynesboro First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jim Knight officiating. Mrs. Browne is survived by her four sons, Dennis Browne of Auburn, Maine, Paul and his wife Gayle Browne of Waynesboro, GA, Kevin and his wife Debbie Browne of Titusville, Florida and Jeff and his wife Connie Browne of Calhoun, GA. Ms. Browne is additionally survived by two sisters, Helen Ferguson of Seattle, Washington and Corine Gladue of Nokomos, Flori! da. Mrs. Browne is additionally survived by 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro, 810 Myrick St., Waynesboro, GA 30830. Arrangements by Robertson's Heritage Chapel, 220 East Sixth Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830. Telephone number 706-437-0000. CAGLE, CALLIE MARIE - age 92 passed away Saturday, November 3, 2007, 7 days before her 93rd birthday. She died peacefully at her home where she lived for the past 60 years. She was a lifelong Christian and is a member of the Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church. She was a person who loved the outdoors and enjoyed tending her small farm, her garden and especially her special flower plantings every year. She lovingly cared for her lawn and garden and enjoyed the Christmas season when she decorated her home, which drew many compliments from neighbors and all who passed by. She was fond of her collection angels, inside decorations and antique collections. She is preceded in death by her parents Leona and Clarence Lunsford, Husband, Harve Cagle, infant daughter, Thelma Louise, brothers Sanford, Coolidge (Chuck), and Acle and sister Evelyn Kennemore. She is survived by sisters and brothers in law Vinita Anderson Dial (Ralph Dial) Knoxville, TN and Dorothy Carroll (Col. George Carroll) S! eymour, TN, brother and sister in law J.C. Lunsford (Pat Lunsford) Baneberry, TN. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and very special friend, Ross Toothman of Knoxville. Funeral Services will be conducted at the McCarty Evergreen Mortuary, Asheville Highway on Monday November 5, 2007. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 PM with the service to follow at 7 PM. Graveside services will be Tuesday November 6, 2007, at 11 o'clock in Asbury Cemetery. The service will be conducted by the Rev. David Collins, Associate Pastor Senior Adults at Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church and Missionary Blaine Anderson. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Calvary Road Ministries 4100 Fulton Rd, Corrington, TN 37721 or Baptist Hospice PO Box 22, Knoxville, TN 37901. The Gideons' International. A special thanks to the Baptist Hospice, Dr. Alley, Dr. Young, Dr. Bishop, Dr. Kimble and Dr. Murchsion for their loving care. CHAMBERLAIN, WILLIE MAE - age 89, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 3, 2007. She was the widow of Dr. Henry David Chamberlain, also of Knoxville, Tennessee. A devoted member of Washington Pike United Methodist Church since 1955, she was active in the children's division and United Methodist Women. Mrs. Chamberlain was active in the Lay Witness Mission Movement and along with her late husband, was active in Gideon's International. She was a helpful and caring neighbor who was always willing to share food and was dearly loved by her family, friends and her church. Left to celebrate her life and mourn her passing are her son, Dr. David Allen Chamberlain and wife, Carol H. Chamberlain; her daughter, Brenda C. Martin and husband, Christopher W. Martin all of Knoxville; along with 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services and a celebration of her life will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 200! 7 at Washington Pike United Methodist Church with Reverend Bob Cantrell and Reverend Charles Hurlock officiating. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 a.m. Friday, November 9, 2007 at Lynnhurst Cemetery for a 10:00 a.m. interment service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be given to the Endowment Fund of the Washington Pike United Methodist Church, 2241 Washington Pike, Knoxville, TN 37917. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Washington Pike United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com COOPER, JAMES ALLEN (JIMMY) - age 52, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday November 3, 2007 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice. Former employee of University of Tennessee Physical Plant. Preceded in death by parents, Jacob and Rita Cooper. Survivors include: sister, Ophelia Flatford; brothers, Jacob Cooper, Jr. and wife Linda, Mike Cooper, Andy Cooper and wife Tammy, Bobby Cooper and fianc�e Kim Bridges. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 8 p.m. Monday in the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel. Internment will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. 2300 W. Adair Drive. www.lynnhurstchapel.com COTHAM, JAMES TANSIL - age 79, of Seymour, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2007. An avid outdoorsman from his youth, he loved to hunt and fish, especially in the Mississippi River bottoms and on the Reelfoot Lake. Near the end of World War II, he served as a Merchant Seaman during 1945-1946. He completed high school at Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy in Seymour, where he met and married Betty Ruth Lopasser, his wife of 59 years, in 1948. Until recent years, he was an active Mason and was extremely proud of being named a Knight of the York Cross of Honor. He was an active member of Hess Lodge No. 93 in Dyersburg, TN from 1962 until he moved to East Tennessee in 1986, and served as Past Master of Masonic Lodge No. 93. He was also a member of Grace Baptist Church in Seymour, TN, and served in the past as a deacon at First Baptist Church Seymour. He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Madge Tansil Cotham, and a grandson, Victoir Lieurance. Survivors: wife, Betty! Cotham; daughter, Karen Lieurance and husband Andre; sons, John Cotham and Stephen Cotham; grandchildren, Hank, Claire, Susanne, and Jonette Lieurance; granddaughter-in-law, Penny Lieurance; great-grandchildren, Collin, Harlie, Chase, and Damien Lieurance; sisters-in-law, Margie Householder, Martha Lopasser, and Ellean Lopasser. The family would like to thank the Pigeon Forge Care and Rehabilitation Center for the excellent care which they provided. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Grace Baptist Church, 113 Smothers Road, Seymour, TN 37865. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 7 PM in the chapel of Atchleys Funeral Home, Seymour, with Rev. Ed Cloud officiating. Interment will be at 10 AM Wednesday morning at Chilhowee Cemetery in Seymour. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5-7 PM at Atchleys Funeral Home, Seymour. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com) DEARING, MELVIN WALTER - suffered a fatal heart attack on Saturday, November 3, 2007. Walter was born on January 7, 1956. His parents, Loyd and Irene Dearing of Hardin Valley community in Knoxville, TN, and his sister, Carol, preceded him in death. Walter's sisters and brothers, Wilma Jean Allison, Connie Lynn Mulligan, Virginia Mae Dearing, William David Dearing, James Kenneth Dearing, Robert Lloyd Dearing, Joseph Michael Dearing, and Tommy Douglas Dearing of Knoxville, TN and Mary L. Brown of Napoleon, OH survive Walter. The family will receive friends at Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home in Oak Ridge Monday evening from 6 to 8 PM. A graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery Tuesday at 11:00 am. Online messages to the family may be left at www.martinoakridgefuneralhome.com. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. DIGGS, DEWEY KENNARD - age 85 of Powell passed away Saturday November 3, 2007 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice. He was born on March 28, 1922 and grew up in the Bethel Valley Community of Anderson County the present site of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). He was an active member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, Employee of ORNL for twenty seven years, and usher at all University of Tennessee sports and arena events following his retirement from ORNL in 1987. Dewey was an original volunteer for Merrill's Marauders in World War II serving the United States Army in Burma (C-B-1) from 1942-1945 where he was wounded in the "Battle of "Walawburn" on March 6, 1944. He received the Purple Heart medal of honor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Odus and Myrtle Keith Diggs; sister Naomi D. Luttrell and brother Frank Diggs. Survived by devoted wife of sixty years, Thelma L. Diggs; daughter Terrissa D. Danner and husband Larry; granddaughters Christen Davis a! nd husband Jeremy, Shannon Stramel and husband Cash; one great-grandson Adam Stramel; sister Lela D. Delmonte; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 7:00 P.M. Monday at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. James McClusky and Dr. Mike Boyd officiating. Family and friends will meet at the main entrance to Highland Memorial Cemetery at 11:45 A.M. Tuesday for a 12:00 noon interment with Rev. Kent Williams officiating and Full Military Honors provided by the Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. Monday at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com HANSARD, MICHAEL PAT - age 57 of Powell, Passed away Thursday Nov. 1, 2007. Preceded in death by son, Johnny Hansard; parents, William ( Mack ) and Elizabeth Hansard; special friend Jerry Gross. Survived by daughter, April Patrick; granddaughters, Nicole and Sierra Patrick; grandson, Joshua Handsard; sisters, Donna and Tina Hansard; brother, Chuck Hansard and wife, Gabrielle; nieces, Kara and Amy Hansard; nephew, Eric Hansard; special friend, Connie Jenkins. Memorial service 7 pm Tuesday Mynatt's Halls Chapel. Rev. Irby Russell officiating. Family will receive friends 6 to 7 pm Tuesday at Mynatt Funeral Home-Halls Chapel. HIBBARD, RAYMOND W. - age 78, of Morristown passed away Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Baptist Hospital. Family and friends will gather Tuesday at Manley Baptist Church from 6-7 pm for the visitation. The funeral service will follow at 7 pm with Dr. Richard Emmert officiating. Graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11 am in the Hamblen Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Manly Baptist Church Building Fund or a charity of your choice. Mayes Mortuary, (423)586-3211, is honored to serve the family. HON, DANIEL BECK, JR. - of Knoxville, passed unexpectedly at the age of 55 on October 21st, 2007, at St. Mary's Hospital. Daniel was the son of Jean and Daniel Hon of Chattanooga, both deceased. Surviving Daniel is common-law wife, Judy Howard of Paris, Tennessee, and a large extended family. Daniel played football at Georgia Tech under coach Bobby Dodd and later graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1998 earning a B.A. in Psychology. He also maintained an Amateur Radio License. In his spare time, he designed and constructed speakers and audiophile electronics. We miss you, daddy, Essy, Itty, and LP. Couch time is over guy... Funeral services will be held privately. Arrangements by Gentry-Griffey Chapel. HOPPER, ELIZABETH JOHNSTON - went to her Lord and Savior on November 2, 2007. She passed away in her home of natural causes having never lost the independence that she so treasured. Born in St. Louis Missouri and living parts of her life in Mississippi and Florida, Ms. Hopper spent the last 21 years of her life as a resident of East Knoxville. Ms. Hopper was preceded in death by both parents, her beloved brother and his wife. Ms. Hopper was a deeply spiritual individual who left each of her remaining family members with much more than money or physical things. She bestowed each of her children and their families with an unwavering faith in God, a commitment to family and an unyielding strength in the face of challenge. Ms. Hopper is survived by her 7 children: A.L. Smith, J.D. Smith, Sunde Radabaugh, Patrick Hopper, Patricia Hopper, Kathryn Peterson, Tammy L. Hopper; and beloved granddaughter, Elizabeth Smith, whom she raised. In addition, Ms. Hopper is survived by 12 grandc! hildren and 14 great grandchildren. In honor of their mother's wishes, Ms. Hopper's age has been withheld because she would have said, "I am whatever age you want me to be." The family will receive friends Monday, November 5, 2007, from 6-8 pm with an 8 pm prayer service to follow in the Chapel of Highland Memorial Funeral Home (Bearden) 588-0567. Highland Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hopper family. "Caring for people, Making a difference" Ms. Hopper's guest book may be signed on line at: www.highlandmemorialparks.com KECK, MARGARET RUTH DUNAWAY "MAMAW" - age 82, went Home on Saturday, November 3, 2007 cancer free at last while surrounded by her family. She was escorted Home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Waiting to greet her were her parents, Robert H. and Edith Dunaway, brothers, W.L. and Robert E. Dunaway; sisters, Ella Mae Widner and Mattie West; son-in-law, Billy Taylor. She left behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 61 years, Proctor; children, Geraldine and Wayne Shelton, Eddie and Jean Keck, Teresa and Jack Yearwood, David and Mary Keck and Angela Taylor; grandchildren, Kevin, Romona, Anna, Karen, Matthew, Leann, Kristi, Chad and Carol; great-grandchildren, Danielle, Samuel, Patrick, Thomas, James, Ryan, Andrue, Makenzi, Daniel, Logan, Hannah, Jakob, Amanda, Tyler, Matt and Jessica; brother, James Dunaway and wife, Barbara; sisters, Naomi Whited and Jeanette Dunaway; sisters-in-law, Geneva and Marie Dunaway; brother-in-law, Vaude Widner and many other family and frien! ds. A celebration of her life in her new Home will begin Monday, November 5th 6-8 pm with funeral service lead by David Stooksbury to follow in Weaver's Chapel at 8 pm. Family and friends will meet at Weaver's at 10:30 am Tuesday to proceed to Lynch Bethel Cemetery for an 11 am graveside service. Special thanks to the Baptist West ICU nursing and respiratory staff and doctors for their loving and tender care. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall Building Fund, 7604 Blacksferry Rd., Knoxville, TN 37931. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. www.mem.com KING, IMOGINE CARMLEY - age 91, of the Ballplay Community, Vonore, passed away 4:40 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2007 at East Tennessee Health Care Center. She had made her home the last 10 years with her daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter, Marie and David Thomas and LeAnne Thomas. She attended Ebenezer (Ballplay) Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband of 65 years, Virgil King; grandchildren, Jeffery Scott Burris, Michelle Denise Cooke; parents Frank Sylvester Carmley and Hannah Cordellia Young Carmley Self; sisters Thenia Carmley Bowers, Grace Carmley Jenkins; brothers, Manual, John and Tom Carmley; daughter-in-law, Gracie Mae King; sons-in-law, Bennie Schubert, George Cooke; step-father Carra Self; step great grandchild Rachelle Denise Lawson; step-grandsons-in-law Matthew Claude Kisner, Paul Douglas Neal. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Rosie Schubert, Richmond, IN, Mae and Buddy Burris, Tellico Plains, Marie and David Thomas, Vonore, Vina Cooke, Concord, NC! ; sons and daughters-in-law, Columbus and Artie King, Madisonville, Norman and Vera King, Flagstaff, AZ, Leon and Mary King, Bessemer City, NC, Richard and Deborah King, Verbena, AL; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 23 step-great-grandchildren; 6 step-great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Luke and Tilda Carmley, Vonore, Marvin and Mary Self, Athens, Roxie Lankford, Vonore, Bessie Bivins, Alcoa. Funeral 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Jimmy Manis, Rev. Jimmy Jackson officiating. Interment 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Ebenezer (Ballplay) Baptist Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville. LETNER, CARL EUGENE - age 71 of Halls passed away Sunday at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com NORRIS, MARTHA (KATY) - age 76, of East Peoria, Ill, formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away 4:30 A.M. Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at Morton Terrace, Morton, Ill. Born & raised in Mt. Vernon, attended Eleazar United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon before marrying Jerry Norris on August 5, 1949 moved to Illinois. Worked in the candy department at World Drug Store in Peoria, Ill, retiring in 1985. Former room mother for Woodrow Wilson School District 86, a Cub Scout den mother in the middle 1960's. Survivors: husband, Jerry W. Norris; sons & daughter-in-law, Roger & Kelly Norris, Pekin, Ill., Herb & Debbie Norris, East Peoria, Ill., Keith & Shelley Norris, Sunnyland, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 1 step-grandchild; brother, Hoover Ervin, Etowah; several nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by: son, Gary Norris; parents, Patrick C. & Nellie Sitzler Ervin; sisters, Glenora (Stump) McNabb & Vivian Morgan; and brother, Burt Ervin. Graveside servi! ce & interment 11 A.M. Tuesday, Eleazar Cemetery, Rev. Mark Hensley officiating. Memorials may be made to Zion Hill Baptist Church, Englewood or to Eleazar United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville. PHAROAH, POLLYE MCGUIRE - age 82, Knoxville, died Friday, November 2, 2007. She was a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. A lifetime member of Alpha Phi, she was District Governor through the University of Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Hand Pharoah. Survivors include son Dr. James D. Pharoah and wife Inga Himelright; daughter Claudia Lynne Pharoah; grandson Andrew Daniel Pharoah; sister Maxine McGuire; and first cousins of Manchester, TN, Janie Sue Wong, Jean Pierce, and Cora Reed. The family would like to thank Heritage Assisted Living and the 7 North Staff at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Funeral service 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kevin Wood officiating. Interment will follow at the Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 6900 Nubbin Ridge Road, Knoxville, TN, 37919 The family will receive friends 11:30-12:! 30 p.m. Tuesday at the Church. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com PORTWOOD, JB - of Clinton, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Methodist Medical Center. He was born in Gobey, TN spending his early childhood in Petros. He moved to Clinton in 1938, and served in the Navy during World War II. He worked at Union Carbide and later owned and operated Portwood Dry Cleaner and Laundry. He was a member of South Clinton Baptist Church, but attended Mount Pisgah Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Minnie (Woods) Portwood; brothers, Charles, Wayne, and Jack; mother & father-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. HL Lay; nephew, Gary Portwood. He is survived by: wife, Aileen Lay Portwood; son, Steve Portwood; daughter, Teresa Booth & husband Phil; grandsons, Cameron and Ryan Portwood; dear granddaughter, Magan Stout; step granddaughter, Brittany Booth; brother, Earl & wife Marilyn Portwood; sisters-in-law, Hazel & husband Kenneth Fraker, Norma & husband Alfred Fraker, Judy & husband Clifton Melton, Maxine Portwood; nieces & nephews, Sharon Moo! re, Angela Fleming, Susan Lehman, Rock & Devin Portwood, Lesa Fraker, Darla Williams & Lori Melton. The family will receive friends 5:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with Rev. Clayton Duncan, Rev. Garvin Walls, & Rev. George Williams officiating. His burial will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday at Anderson Memorial Garden. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. RIGGS, LILY MARIE - age 84 of Knoxville went to be with Jesus Sunday, November 4, 2007. Husband, Charlie Riggs; daughters, Ilda Wolfenbarger and Emma Lee Frazier precede her in death. Survivors include her daughters, Sue Winfrey and Iva Dellinger; son, Michael Wilkinson; 17 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend thanks to the staff of Hillcrest North for the care they have provided Mrs. Riggs for the last three years. The family would also like to extend a special thanks to Kristy Cooper for taking care of her grandmother. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Iva Dellinger or Sue Winfrey. Graveside services will be conducted on Sunday, November 6, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. Jaymes Tharpe officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet in the cemetery by 1:45 p.m. The staff of Highland South Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Lily Marie Riggs. 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