LOWRY, R. SAM - age 67 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member and pianist of Alcoa First United Methodist Church. He will be loved and missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by: wife, Cheri Underwood Lowry on January 20, 2005. Survivors include: children, Lori L. Lowry, Daun M. Lowry-Mullins, Brook Lowry, Kristen Lowry; grandchildren, Kristen Nicole Miller, Brandon G. Hodges, Justin S. Hodges, Danni Hezel, Becca Hezel, Gabriella Hodges, Dakota Hodges, Carter Hodges, and Kierra Alexis Lynn Hodges. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 11, 2007 at Alcoa First United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Green officiating. Receiving of friends will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Alcoa First United Methodist Church Music Department, 617 Gilbert Street, Alcoa, TN 37701. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 865-983-1000, www.smithmortuary.com. MAJORS, CLARENCE - of Knoxville, departed this life, November 7, 2007 at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. MAJORS, OLLIE MAE - age 73, of Knoxville died Wednesday, November 7, 2007. Preceded in death by her parents, Jennie Lee and George Allen Massey. Survived by husband, Franklin D. Majors; children and spouses, Gary and Tammy Taylor, Robert and Betty Taylor Barrett, Bill and Diane Taylor, Dorothy Ravo, Paul Ravo, Guy and Ada Ravo, Frank Ravo; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; many loving nieces and nephews; brothers and spouses, Ross Massey, Fred and Sharon Massey, George and Penny Massey; loving friends, Sandy and John Franklin and Bruce Dykes. The family would like to express their gratitude for the loving care provided by Baptist Hospice staff. Funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, with Chaplain Phil Groos officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jason Smith, Joseph Ravo, Paul Ravo, Jr. and nephews, Tim Massey, Jerry Massey and Terry Massey. The family will receive friends fro! m 6:00-8:00 PM Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com MCCARTER, LONNIE "JIMMIE" JAMES - age 41, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 2, 2007. He was a former employee of Shoney's Chapman Highway. Preceded in death by father Herb McCarter and sister Teresa Manis. Survived by mother, Yvonne McCarter; fiancee, Jennifer McElroy; daughter, LeAnne McCarter; brothers, Terry and Coy McCarter; sister, Cindy Whetsell; sisters-in-law, Janie and Janice McCarter; several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and many friends. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Rev. Ron Burress officiating. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home. www.berryfuneralhome.com McCARTER, ROBIN SCOTT - age 48, of Fountain City, passed away November 6, 2007 at St Mary's Hospital. He was a member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, Ivan H. McCarter and grandfather, Eugene Brooks. Survivors include his wife, Trula McCarter; mother, Gwen McCarter; brother, Craig McCarter; grandmother, Keeble Brooks; step-children, Michael Shannon, David Shannon, and Julia Brackett; children, Joshua McCarter, David McCarter, and Nathaniel McCarter; half brother, Buster McCarter; half sisters, Kathy McCarter and Jeanie Greene; grandchildren, Cameron Shannon, Mikayla Porass, and Lestat McCarter; and special friend, David Rowe. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Joel Tilson officiating from New Hopewell Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Saturday prior to the funeral service. 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 Robin at his memorial website at www.MeM.com MCFALLS, EDNA (GRANNY MAC) - age 99 of Knoxville, born January 28, 1908 passed away November 08, 2007 at Shannondale Healthcare Center. She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard McFalls; parents, Frank and Nettie Ellis; brothers, Charlie, Allison, Leon and Avery; sisters, Syvella Vanosdale, Anna Mae Perry, Maggie Troutman. She is survived by her daughters, Evelyn and husband, H.G. Ricketts, Barbara Gwinn and Wilma Belitz; grandchildren, David and John Belitz, Larry, Steve and Jeff Gwinn, Teresa Loy, Gary, Ronald and Brian Ricketts, Debbie Blair; 20 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; sisters, Florence Covington, Dora Hickey, Joyce Ellis and Imogene Prince; sister-in-law, Leona Ellis. The family wishes to thank all the Nurses and C.N.A.'s on the 4th floor at Shannondale for their loving care of our mother. Funeral service will be 7:30 P.M. Saturday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Rev. Mike Higgin! s and Rev. David Sharp officiating. Family and friends will meet Sunday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for a 2:00 P.M. interment service. The family will receive friends 6-7:30 P.M. Saturday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com MELHUS, RICHARD F. - age 53 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Rick was born in Bemikiji, Minnesota to Carol and Rich Melhus on September 1, 1954. He grew up at Mason City, Iowa and became a Master Plumber after attending Mason City High School and NIACC. Rick was happily married to Barbara Marlow on March 26, 1977. They had lived in Knoxville for the past 8 years where Rick was employed by Flatt Plumbing. Rick is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Derick Melhus and wife, Sara; grandchildren, Haydn and Erick all of Knoxville; sister, Ann and husband, Gene; nephews, Erik, Bret and Stacy; brothers-in-law, Clifford and wife, Connie, Gary and wife Jill, Ronald and wife, Becky, Steven and wife, Amy, Jerry and wife, Debbie all of Iowa. The family will receive friends 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Saturday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com MILLER, MR. JIM - age 53 of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 8, 2007, in the U.T. Medical Center. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, where he had served as Sunday School Superintendent. Jim formerly worked with Boeing, with over 23 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents: Fred and Betty Jean Miller. He is survived by his wife: Mary Ann Isham Miller of Wartburg; daughters: Amy and husband, Eric Jones of Harriman, and Chancie and Jamie Miller of Wartburg; grandchildren: Emily and Eric "Brother" Jones; sisters: Betty Ann Vitatoe of Maryville and Robin Crabtree of Kingston; Mother-in-law: Velma Isham; sister-in-law: Janice Mathis of Wartburg; brothers-in-law: John Isham of Warburg and Allen Raines of North Carolina; and also several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday evening, November 9th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m.! at Liberty Baptist Church with Dr. Paul Frick officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Church Cemetery. Mr. Miller will be taken to the church one hour prior to the funeral services. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements. NIPPER, MARGARET E. - age 79 of Knoxville went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, November 08, 2007. She was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother and will be greatly missed. She was a member of Laurel Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her husband James L. Nipper, Sr.; parents, Jimmy and Margaret Moore; grandson, Joseph Monroe; sisters, Susan Shipe and Anne Moore. She is survived by her children, James Jr. and Susan Nipper, Carrie Lovett, Frank Nipper, Betty and Delbert Weaver, Charlie Nipper, Helen and Everette Monroe, Libby and David Morrison, Mary Reynolds, Sue Nipper, Kathie Monroe, Judy Price; brothers, Jimmy Moore, Jr. and Charles Moore; 31 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to ask for a special prayer for her son Frank Nipper. Visitation will be Friday, November 9, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Highland South Memorial Park Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 8 p.m. with Ministers! Mark Brackney and Woody Underwood officiating. Interment services will be Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 2 p.m. in Highland South Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be: Matt Bailey, Ralph Geames, Michael Nipper, Jeremy Nipper, Ross Monroe, and Dustin Holbert. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Mary's Residential Hospice 7447 Andersonville Pike Knoxville, Tennessee 37938. Guest book may be signed at: www.highlandmemorialparks.com. Highland South Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations (573-7300) are honored to serve the family of Margaret E. Nipper. NUSSBAUMER, WILLIAM H. "BILL" - age 70 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at UT Hospital. He was a retired Forster at TVA with 28 years service, and a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Mr. Nussbaumer completed the Forestry Program at University of Tennessee and graduated with a degree in Forestry from the University of Georgia in 1963. He was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Sigma Pi, honorary Fraternities, and graduated from Yale Forestry Graduate School with honors in 1964. Bill was an avid Outdoorsman and loved his hikes to Mount LeConte. Preceded in death by his parents Willy and Estelle Nussbaumer. Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years Rosa Messina Nussbaumer, sons and daughters-in-law Will and Rose Nussbaumer of Flowering Branch, GA, Phillip Nussbaumer of Knoxville, Steve and Margie Nussbaumer of Dallas, Texas, special friends Scott, Suzanne, Seth, and Sydney Branson, grandchildren Alexandra, Tyler, Virginia and Stevenie Nussbaumer, step-! grandchildren Dr. Justus Kam and Adrienne Kam, and special friend Victor Price. Bill made the world a better place with his charm, humor, intelligence, and his welcoming ways. He will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. Bill's wishes were that everyone have a good time, there will be a receiving of friends, Celebration of Life, and Reception at 6 pm Saturday, November 10, 2007 at Holston Hills Country Club. Friends may call at their convenience at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel Friday from 2 pm to 5 pm and Saturday 9 am to 3 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Friends of the Smokies, to maintain the Appalachian Trail, PO Box 1660 Kodak, TN 37764-7660. 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 William H. Nussbaumer at his memorial website at www.MeM.com PARDUE, WILLIE C. - age 72 of Corryton passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007 at his home. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Retired from the US Air Force and also from Tom's Foods. Preceded in death by parents, Willie and Ethel Pardue; brothers, Don, Allen and Frank; and sister Annie Henderson. Survived by wife, Carolyn Pardue; sons, Bradley Pardue, and Brian Pardue and wife Linda; daughters, Pamela Spears and husband David, and Susan Boling and husband Robert; brother, Ray Pardue and wife Denise; sisters, Virginia Golden and husband Dick, and Mary Finto and husband Carl; sister-in-law, Earlene Pardue; grandchildren, Shawn and Amy Spears, Zoey and Bobby Weaver, Brandon Pardue, Logan Pardue, Wil Pardue, Leona Pardue, Zachary Boling, Emily Boling; great-grandchildren, Parris Spears and Saylor Spears. Funeral services will be 7:00 pm Saturday, November 10, 2007 in the chapel at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Hartsell McCurry officiating. Family and friends will ! meet 2:15 pm Sunday at Grainger Memorial Gardens for a 2:30 pm interment. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends 5-7 pm Saturday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com PESTERFIELD, JOYCE HAMILTON - age 70 of Kingston passed away Wednesday November 7, 2007 at her home. She was a member of Union Chapel Baptist Church currently attending Liberty Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her father and mother, John E. and May Belle Hamilton; brother, Robert Bobby Hamilton; father in law and mother in law, Earl and Verna Pesterfield. Survivors: husband, Birl Pesterfield; daughter, Teresa Kirkham; sisters in law, Betty Owens and husband Joe, Wanda Scott and husband Stanley, Frances Sumner and husband Ronald, all of Kingston, Emma Jean Swafford and husband Carlos of Hixson, Freddie Pesterfield of Kingston; brothers in law, Wayne Pesterfield and wife Connie, Earl Pesterfield, Jr., Harold Pesterfield and wife Sherryl, Curtis Hembree, all of Kingston; special care givers, Darlina Brooksbank, Kay McGinnis, Dianna Gordon, Tracy Rhody, Freda Ramey, Jeff Pesterfield, Betty Owens, Wanda Scott, Connie Pesterfield and Tami Hamby. Funeral 8pm Friday November 9, ! 2007 in the Kyker Chapel with Rev. Randy Griffis, Rev. Ronnie Nickell and Rev. David Harmon officiating. Burial 11am Saturday in Kingston Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jeff Pesterfield, Bradley Owens; Brian Owens; Ron Sumner; Troy Pesterfield; Tony Pesterfield; Darryl Scott and Howard Lee Pesterfield. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8pm Friday at the Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston. www.kykerfuneralhome.com RAUHUFF, NELL DEADERICK - age 81, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2007. She was a member of New Hopewell Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Raymond Deaderick and Bertha Tucker Deaderick; brothers, Oakley, Elbert and Earnest Deaderick and sister Barbara Swaggerty. Nell and Claude spent their retirement years enjoying the Big Valley Campground. Survivors include husband of 57 years, Claude Rauhuff; daughters and sons-in-law; Sandra and Donal Sharp, Norma and Bill Smith; grandchildren, Donna Kay Heath, Franklin Sharp, Hugh Randel Smith; great grandchildren, Kaylee and Emmalee Heath; sisters, Armintha Collins, Elizabeth Loveday and Bertha Beeler. The family would like to express their appreciation to the nurses and staff of 4B Baptist Hospital for their wonderful care. The funeral service will be 11:00 AM Saturday at New Hopewell Baptist Church, Brother Gary Swaggerty and Elbert Deaderick, Jr. officiating. Interment to follow at New Hopewell Cemetery. Memor! ials may be made to Corey's Christmas Store c/o New Hopewell Baptist Church, 943 Kimberlin Heights Road, Knoxville Tennessee 37920. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com ROGERS, PETER STEPHEN (PETE) - age 67, of Knoxville, died Wednesday, November 7, 2007. A graduate of Carson Newman College, Pete was a longtime member of the Carson Newman Eagles Club. He was a member of the East Tennessee Antique Automobile Club of America and the Smoky Mountain Model A Club. He had retired from his family's business, Contractors Supply Co. His survivors include his sister, Pamela Susan Rogers Thompson and her husband, Ed of Knoxville; nephew, Shannon Stanfield of Knoxville; great nephew, Shannon (Tate) Stanfield, Jr.; great niece, Katherine Stanfield; and cousin, Judy Burnette. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Rd., Knoxville, TN 37909. The family will receive friends 2-4:00 P.M. Sunday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com SEE, STEVE E. - age 57, of Knoxville, passed away 3:00 a.m. Thursday, November 8, 2007 at U.T. Medical Center. He was a member of Freedom Baptist Church and preceded in death by his father, James Uriah See; grandmother, Ella See; special friends, Kenneth and Freida Mills. Survivors: wife, Linda See; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie See and Mark Lippy; daughter, Tabitha See; son, Steven See; special granddaughter, Brooke Ann Lippy of Knoxville; special friends, Terry Rouse, cousin, Richard See, cousin, Ann and husband Jack McClain, Glenda and Leroy Long, Keith and Jennifer Smith, Leo and Katherine Keith. A funeral service will be held 8:00 p.m. Friday at Stevens Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Steve Hutchison and Rev. Louie Branch officiating. The family and friends will meet 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery for a graveside service and interment at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadwa! y. Mr. See's guest book is also available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. SHARP, TERESA DARLENE - age 42 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday at Baptist Hospital. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Cochrun Sharp; and sister, Esther Snyder. She is survived by her son, Jonathan Underwood; father, William Sharp; other mother, Patsy Sharp; sister, Sandra Sharp, all of Knoxville; brother, Bill Sharp and wife Debbie of Blaine; and best friend of 35 years, Alice Duke. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 7:00 P.M. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Aldana Allen officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11:45 A.M. Friday at the West Adair entrance to Lynnhurst Cemetery for a 12:00 noon interment. The family will receive friends 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com SHOCKLEY, STELLA M. - 80, of Morristown, passed away on November 8, 2007. She was a long-time member of Grace Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, C A Shockley; son, Ronnie Shockley; sisters, Reba Burch, Marie Gray, Rachel Wilson; and brothers, Robert Roop, and G C Roop. Survivors include her sons, Ralph (Glenda) Shockley, Raymond (Linda) Shockley; grandsons, David Shockley, Pete Shockley; granddaughters, Jennifer (Mike) Buchanan, Belinda (Glen) Roach, Amy Shockley; great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Grayson Buchanan, Alison and Jesse Roach, Garrett Vaughn, Reagan Shockley; twin sister, Zella Housley; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 10 at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Todd Stinnett officiating. Interment will be Sunday, November 11 at 2 p.m. in Jarnigan Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. prior to services on Saturday evening. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made t! o the Grace Baptist Church Building Fund. SHUMAN, SHARON LOUISE - age 57 of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 5, 2007. She was a member of Church Street United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mattie Stooksbury. Sharon is survived by her children, Tasha Shuman and Joey Shuman both of Knoxville; grandchildren, Isaiah, Jordan, and Tim Shuman; mother-in-law, Boots Shuman all of Knoxville; sisters, Sheila, Debbie, Brenda, Sue and Cynthia; brother, Mikey; former husband, Joel T. Shuman; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 5-7:00 P.M. Friday followed by a funeral service at 7:00 P.M. at Church Street United Methodist Church with Rev. William J. Fowler and Rev. Cabel W. Trent officiating. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com STEPHENS, CHARLINE P. - of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 8, 2007. She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Charline served her country and family very faithfully as a career Air Force wife of 23 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Nellie Douglas Phillips; loving husband of 51 years, Royce (Cliff) Stephens; and daughter Theresa Courtney. Left to cherish her memory are sons, David and wife Ramona; Curtis and wife Vi; daughter, Karen Grant and husband Rick; three sisters, Ruth Hill, Jean McCarroll, and Norma Whitman ; grandchildren, Justin Courtney, Adam Stephens, Sarah Stephens, Michael Stephens, and several other family members. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 11, 2007 from 1-2 p.m. at Ridgeview Baptist Church 6125 Lacy Road with a memorial service to follow, Rev. Maston Jackson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Charline to the USO, or Alzheimer's Association 2200 Sutherl! and Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919 Highland West Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations 9913 Sherrill Boulevard. 693-9547. www.highlandmemorialparks.com. WATSON, BOBBY C. - passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at his home. He was a member and Deacon of Tampico Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Ella Jean Watson of Rutledge; daughter, Gail and husband Steve McClain; sons and wives, Mike and Ann Watson, Anthony and Kim Watson and Dale Watson; grandchildren, Randall, Mason and Emily all of Rutledge; brother, Ralph Watson of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8:00 pm Friday at Fielden Funeral chapel with the Rev. Bobby Myers and the Rev. Gary Satterfield officiating. Interment 11:00 am. Saturday in Tampico Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm. Friday prior to the service at Fielden Funeral Home. WOODARD, JOHN H., JR. - age 50 of Knoxville, native of Nashville, passed away suddenly Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at his home. John was a graduate of David Lipscomb University, Nashville and attended The University of Tennessee Graduate School, Knoxville. He was with the Knox County Records Department for 18 years. John was an active member of the Navy League, Society of Tennessee Archivists and the ARMA. He is survived by his loving parents, John and Willena Wilson Woodard of Nashville; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Following a visitation in Knoxville, Mr. Woodard will be moved to Harpeth Hills Funeral Home, Nashville where the family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 P.M. CST Saturday followed by a 2:00 P.M. graveside service at Harpeth Hills Cemetery, Nashville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Knoxville Navy League, 327 Suburban Road, Knoxville, TN 37923. The family will receive friends 5-7:00 P.M. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. ww! w.rosemortuary.com Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 _____________________________________________________________ New tax software helps the numbers add up. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iifbbpmbTXNvjtTwXfhhyPrioQdTLPxGRZJjRBJj3koNuzrPE/