BROCK, LESLIE LAWYER - age 81 of Knoxville passed away Saturday, November 24, 2007 at Park West Medical Center. He was born February 27, 1926 in Washburn, TN. to Moses and Lettie May Collins Brock, now deceased. Preceded in death by son, Leslie Scott Moore; several brothers and sisters. He served in the United States Navy. Survivors: sons, Timothy A. Brock and wife Connie, Dan Brock and wife Barbara; step son, Tony Moore; daughters, Remona Barker of Mt. Sterling, KY., Virginia Byrd and husband Vick, Leslie Mellon and husband Don all of Knoxville; June Goodrich of Fl.; step daughter, Gina Jones of Ohio; beloved companion, Sandy Affhalter; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Hickson officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 A.M. Wednesday at Brock, Collins and Wolfenbarger Cemetery for the interment at 11:00 A.M. The family will receive friends from 5-7! Tuesday at Bridges Funeral Home 5430 Rutledge Pike 523-4999. BURNS, GEORGE STEVEN - age 52 of Rockford passed away Monday, November 26, 2007 at the family home. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by father, Eulas Burns; brother in law, Ross Pruitt. Survived by mother, Dollie Mae Tolliver Burns; brothers and sisters in law, Sammy and Patsy Burns, Kenneth Burns, Michael and Rebecca Burns, David and Melissa Burns; sister, Marjorie Pruitt; sister and brother in law, Vanessa and Mark Kilgore all of Rockford; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 2:00 PM Thursday, November 29, 2007 at Miller Funeral Home Cedar Chapel, Rev. Kendall Melton officiating. Interment to follow at Clark's Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. www.millerfuneralhome.org CAMP, JAMES "JIMMY" F. - age 76, of Sweetwater, passed away at the family home on Monday, November 26, 2007 following an extended illness. He owned and operated Camps Excavating. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Oakland Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, James H. and Ina Williams Camp; and his wife, Patsy Camp. Survivors include: his loving and devoted wife of 21 years, Mary "Cook" Camp of Sweetwater; daughter and son-in-law, Katrina and Robbie Hodge of Lenoir City; sons and daughters-in-law, Allen and Brenda Camp of Ten Mile, Steve and Janet Camp of Bessemer, AL, Eddie and Rhonda Camp of Sweetwater; step-son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Sharon Sledge of Sweetwater; grandchildren, Tonya, Shawn, and Derek Camp, Brittany Humphreys, Will Hodge, Tabitha, Travis, and Chad Paul, David Brewer, and T.J. Sands; and seven great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Willie and Lynn Seeber of Loudon, sister-in-law, Marie Beame! r of Panama City, FL; brother-in-law, J.T. Axley of Lenoir City; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Faye and Jerry Boruff of Sweetwater; special friends, Tonya and Jeff Smith. The body is at Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, where the family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with funeral services to follow at 8:00 PM in Kyker's Chapel with Rev. Keith Kile officiating. Interment 11:00 AM Wednesday in the Sweetwater Valley Memorial Park. www.kykerfuneralhome.com CANTWELL, MIRIAM FREEMAN - was born March 20, 1921 to the Reverend Dr. Arthur M. & Dora Newell Freeman in Gadsden, Alabama. Dr. Freeman was a minister in the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church & served in several cities in the northern part of Alabama where Mrs. Cantwell grew up as a child. She attended Birmingham Southern College & was graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1940, receiving her Master's Degree there in 1941. On October 29, 1943 she married a young pilot in the Army Air Corps, Frank Pierce Cantwell, in Shreveport, Louisiana, & after World War II they returned to Morristown, Tennessee, his native home in 1950. Since that time Mrs. Cantwell has been an active civic-minded member of the City of Morristown. In 1951 she helped organize the kindergarten at First United Methodist Church & served as its first Director for five years. For over 50 years she has been active in the church as a Sunday school teacher, member of the Administrative Boar! d, work area chairman & active member of the United Methodist Women. She served in many capacities in that organization & served as President from 1974 through 1976. In 1976 she began a four year term as President of the Morristown District of the United Methodist Women & from 1981 served on the Board of Directors of the Holston Conference United Methodist Women as Mission Coordinator for Christian Social Involvement. In 1974 she helped organize the Altar Guild & served as its first Chairman. In the early 1960's she served as President of the United Methodist Church Women & with four other local members worked to organize the first state certified daycare system in Morristown (& one of the first in the state). She served as the first Chairman of the Board & then served on the Advisory Committee to Daycare in the State of Tennessee Welfare Advisory Committee from 1968 through 1976. In 1980 she was asked to serve as President of the Morristown District United Methodist Church! es Council on Ministries for four years and at the same time w! as Vice Chairperson of the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church's Council on Ministries. She was a delegate to Holston Annual Conference from 1976 through 1984. In the late 1970's she served on the Board of Directors of the International Nursing Services, a training school in Atlanta that brings nurses from third world countries who come to the US, to study immunization treatment for childhood diseases and diseases indigenous to the nurses' countries. In the early 1980's she was elected to represent Morristown on the Regional Library Board and served those two terms as President. In 1985 she and her husband, who was retiring, decided to spend winters in Florida. A fifty year member of the Ladies Reading Circle, she served as President in 1966. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years Frank Pierce Cantwell, parents, her brother Dr. Arthur M. Freeman, Jr., and a sister. She is survived by three children, Frank P. Cantwell, Jr. and wife Reenie, Ann Cranford and! husband Jerry and Peter Merriman Cantwell and wife Dawn, all of Morristown; 7 grandchildren, Laurie Jo Cranford, Jeff Cranford, Betsy Cantwell Arnold, Katie Cantwell, Ellen Cantwell Chandler, Holly Cantwell and Megan Cantwell; great grandchildren, Katie Cranford, Alexandria Cranford and Lainey Chandler; step great grandchildren, Marissa and Danae Hill, Matt and Molly. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the James Center Sunday School Class. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 27, 2007 in the Chapel at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Darris Doyal and Rev. Ellen Fisher officiating. The family will gather in the community room at the church following the service for visitation. Graveside service will be Wednesday November 28, 2007 at 10:00 AM in Jarnagin Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church Meditation Garden. Mayes Mortuary, Morristown (423) 586-3211, is honored to serve the family. CATE, ARLIS "AVON" - age 71 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 26, 2007. Avon was of the Baptist faith and attended Rutledge Pike Missionary Baptist Church. He was a loving husband and father. Avon retired from the City of Knoxville in the Public Service Department after 25 years of service. Avon touched so many people's lives. Everyone that knew Avon, loved him, and he loved them. Avon was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyle and Anna Mae Cate; sisters, Violette Bovard and Sylvia Cate; loving daughter, Sandra "Sandy" Damewood. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kathryn "Kathy" Raby Cate; many special nieces and nephews; and many special friends. Family and friends will meet Thursday at Pollard Cemetery for a 11:00 A.M. graveside service with Rev. Gary Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rutledge Pike Missionary Baptist Church, 10316 Rutledge Pike, Corryton, TN 37721. The family will receive friends 6-8:00 P.M. Wednesd! ay at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel www.rosemortuary.com CUNNINGHAM, LORETTA 'LORI' JEAN HOWARD - 53, of Clinton, passed away peacefully at her home, Monday, November 26, 2007 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born June 9, 1954 in Oak Ridge and was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was an avid photographer; enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by: her parents, Olin H. and Eva Lee Howard of Oak Ridge; sons, Josh Poche and wife, Kim of Oliver Springs, Dustin Brodeur and Derek Brodeur of Clinton; daughter, Heather Poole and husband Eddie of Powell; sister, Brenda Moore of Dayton, TN; 4 grandchildren, Brianna Poole and Nathan Poole of Powell and Isabella and Madeline Poche of Oliver Springs; and special friends, Bob Olszewski and Mona Carter, both of Oak Ridge. Funeral services are Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 8pm at Weatherford Mortuary with Rev. Tim Borchert officiating. The interment in Oak Ridge Memorial Park will be private. The family asks that any memorials be i! n the form of contributions to the First Baptist Church Agape Center or a contribution can be made to the Lori Cunningham Memorial Fund at any Bank of America branch. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6 - 8pm at Weatherford Mortuary. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. DOCKINS, IRENE C. - age 86, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2007. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. at N. Broadway. DOTSON, CLYDE E. - age 82 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at his home. Clyde was saved at the age of 11 and lived his life as a devout Christian. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Loudon. Clyde was a longtime home builder owning and operating Dotson Construction Company. He was a decorated veteran serving in W.W. II with the U.S. Army Air Corp. He was awarded a Purple Heart, 5 Silver Stars, 2 Bronze Stars, the Silver Cross and Distinguished Battle Ribbons. Clyde was a member of Choto Masonic Lodge #253. He was an avid coon hunter and fisherman. Preceded in death by parents, Ike and Ludie Dotson; granddaughter, Shannon Dotson; sister, Verna Brady and an infant sister. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Pauline Kizer Dotson; children: Patricia Smallen and husband, Kenny of Madisonville, Gary Dotson and wife, Marilyn of Lenoir City, Debbie Roberts Neeley and husband, Michael, Carolyn McGee and husband, Buddy, Karen Phillips and husband, Jack! , Sandy Docteur all of Knoxville; grandchildren: Kevin Fritts (Angela), Jill Fritts (fianc�, Tim Denton), Misty Dotson, Miranda Eads (Randy), Kayla Dotson (Shannon Boling), Dr. Dustin Roberts (Amy), Jeremy Roberts and friend, Paula, Chris Neeley, Joshua and Adam McGee, Candice, Kendahl and Jacob Phillips, Brittany and Brooke Ricketts; 7 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Bernice, Hoyt, Melvin, Reba Nelle, Ruth, Marvin, Jeri, Myra and Doug; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut St. in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. Rev. Sammy Thomas will officiate. Masonic services will follow the funeral services conducted by the Choto Lodge. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home by 12:30 a.m. Thursday and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services at 1 p.m. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Military honors will be conferred by the East Tn. Vetera! ns Honor Guard. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge o! f arrang ements. www.clickfuneralhome.com EBERT, CHARLES R. (DICK) - born on May 2, 1928 in Burlington, Wisconsin to Elmer F. Ebert and Rose A. (McCarthy) Ebert, both deceased. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean (Weston) Ebert; sons, Scott (Lisa), Gary (Jackie) and daughter Ruth Maegli (William). He is also survived by two grandsons, Kevin and Mitchell Ebert; sisters, Doris (Tenpenny) and Ann (Zabel). Proceeded in death by sisters, Elisabeth (Koepke) Jean (Wagie), Kathlyn (Wagie) and Patricia (Pomplun); and by his brothers, Donald (Dorothy) killed in Korea and (Polly). He was raised in Waterford and Whitewater, Wisconsin, and following graduation from Whitewater High School, enlisted in the Navy where he served for two years. He Graduated from Wisconsin State College- Whitewater and went on to teach in Beloit and Milwaukee, where taught elementary and attended night classes at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, completing a master degree. He was promoted to principal and served at Palmer, Emerson and N! eeskara. He finished his career as the Director of Transportation and Purchasing for Milwaukee Public Schools. He retired in 1987, he and Jean moved to Knoxville, Tennessee where they enjoyed many years of retired life. He was an active member of All Saints Catholic Church. He was also active in many organizations including the Cedar Bluff Chapter of AARP, West Knox Civitan Club and was one of the founders of the Knox County Alliance of Seniors, an organization that promoted and was responsible for developing the Strang Senior Center. He also served as a senior advisor on several Advisory Boards including Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Covenant Health Senior Services, Knox County Park and Recreation and the Senior Summit Planning Board. The family will receive friends Wednesday November 28, 2008 6-8 pm. At Highland Memorial Funeral Home (Bearden) 588-0567. Funeral mass will be held Thursday 10:30am November 29, 2007 at All Saints Catholic Church. Entombment will take pla! ce later in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In Lieu of flowers a memoria! l may be made to Catholic Charities. Mr. Ebert's guest book may be sign on line at: www.highlandmemorialparks.com ESTES, BILLY W. (BILL) - age 53 of Knoxville, formerly of Radford, VA, passed away Monday, November 26, 2007 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Bill attended Hazmat training school. He loved working on cars and building racing engines. He was also a big fan of NASCAR, and loved a variety of music. Survivors include wife, Jo Ann Estes; parents, Ed and Catherine Estes of Radford, VA; son, Charlie Estes of Athens, GA; brother, Don Estes of Key West, FL; stepdaughters and husbands, Kim and Alan Cantrell, Kara and Clift Lamb, Krista and David Morris all of Knoxville; several step grandchildren; special granddaughter, Kendra Morris; and special friend, Adam Cooper. He also leaves behind his favorite furry companion, Rusty. Funeral services will be 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 28, 2007 in the chapel at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Weesner officiating, and another funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday at East Radford Church of God in Radford, VA with Rev. Way! ne Poston officiating followed by the interment at Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin, VA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 pm Wednesday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com GAMBRELL, DENISA FAYE - age 46 of Knoxville, beloved mother born September 17, 1961 passed away November 26, 2007. She was employed at Bills Market and Deli. Preceded in death by husband, Michael Gambrell; parents, Denver and Bonnie Paul; sisters, Evelyn Graves and Ellen Price. Survived by daughters, Tiffany Moreland and Stephanie Gambrell; grandson, J.C. Moreland; granddaughter, Morgan Gambrell; sister, Kathy Clark; brothers, Denny, Boker, Doug, Larry and Steve Paul; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles; special nephew, Gary Graves. She will be missed by her family and all who knew her. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 8 pm in the Fountain City Chapel of Mynatt Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet Thursday at 11:15 am at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery for interment at 11:30 am with Rev. Pam Neal officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com GRAVES, EARL GORDON, JR. - 48, of New Market passed away Sunday November, 25, 2007 at his home. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alina Graves and sister, Barbara Graves Leimbacher Plumley. He is survived by his father, Earl Graves, Sr. of New Market; sisters and brothers-in-law, Phyllis and Michael Moffat of New Market, Becky and Tom Walker of Massachusetts; brother, Eric Graves of Knoxville; uncle and wife, Ken and Rebecca Graves of Indiana; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Linda. Funeral services 8:00 PM Wednesday at Fielden Funeral Chapel with Bishop Clint Hurley, Michael Moffat and Phyllis Moffat conducting the service. Interment 2:00 PM Thursday in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Wednesday prior to the services at Fielden Funeral Home in New Market. HALL, BETTY W. - 79 of Morristown, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack H. Hal, brother, James "Jay" Walker and nephew, Joe Walker. She is survived by a nephew, James Stephen Walker; two great nieces, Kim Paulson and Misty Farragut; also two sisters in law, Mel Hall and Betsy Hall; and special friend, Mary J. Henderson and several cousins. She was a native of Knoxville. Betty moved to Morristown in 1960 when Mack finished UT Law School and set up his practice in Morristown, his home town. Betty worked for South Central Bell as a service representative, retiring after 32 years. Betty was active in many community affairs, she was appointed Hamblen County Memorial Chairman for the American Cancer Society and served for 35 years. She volunteered to help Knoxville Bell South, where they established the first Pioneer Chapter in Hamblen County. Betty was a Pilot Club member and served as! pilot president. Betty also helped establish the Senior Citizens and served on the first board of directors for the Senior Citizens. Betty worked for and received a grant to establish a life line to serve the homes of the elderly. She checked the batteries each month at the hospital for over 31 years. Betty also delivered meals on wheels. Betty was a nominee for Morristown First lady in 1971. Betty was a member of the First United Methodist Church since 1961. Graveside services will be November 29, 2007 at Jarnigan Cemetery with the Rev. Darris Doyle officiating. Memorials maybe made to the Hamblen County Animal Shelter 300 Dice Street, Morristown, TN 37814. Allen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. HENDERSON, NANCY JEAN - age 60 of the Hardin Valley Community, Knoxville passed away Monday, November 26 at her home. Nancy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Kimberly Banks and Angela Banks; son, Toby Banks; grandson, Donavan Roy; parents, Critt and Dovey Gumm. Survivors: husband, Gary Henderson; children and spouses, Billy and Heather Banks, Sheila and David Taylor, E. J. and Teresa Banks, Candy Johnson, Bridgette Henderson, Elizabeth Stiles, Tonya and Will Shipley and Heather Henderson; several grandchildren, brothers and sisters; special friends, Jake Altman, Jamie Foust, Wayne Duncan and Daniel Blattner. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Click Funeral Home Hardin Valley Chapel. Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday in the Click Funeral Home Hardin Valley Chapel with Rev. Raymond Henderson and Billy Banks officiating. Interment will follow in the Byrds Chapel Cemetery. Grandsons and sons will se! rve as pall bearers. Click Funeral Home Hardin Valley Chapel 10415 Hardin Valley Road is serving the Henderson family. www.clickfuneralhome.com HENSLEY, MRS. CAROLYN (PRESLEY) - age 61, formerly of Petros, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 25, 2007 at her home (Sugar Grove Valley, TN). She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; Edgar and Bernice (Wallace) Presley, son; Brian Keith Hensley. Mrs. Hensley is survived by her husband of 38 years; B.W. Hensley; daughter; Michelle (Hensley) Fulford of Bristow, Virginia; son: Gregory Hensley of Bristol, Tennessee; 2 grandsons: Nathan Fulford of Virginia, Michael Hensley of California; brothers; Jim Presley and wife Irene of Alabama, Ted Presley of Petros, Tennessee; sister: Janice (Presley) Cardon and husband Jim of Petros, Tennessee; chosen sister: Jeanette Patrick and husband Tom; aunts: Irene (Cotton) Daugherty, Josephine Scarbrough, Emma Ruth and husband Glen Hammonds; nieces and nephews; Amanda Netherland, Chris Presley, Tina Renee and husband David, Jamie Kilpatrick, Paula Fugate, James Dwayne Presley, Joshua Presley, James T! had Presley, Amy Presley and David Presley. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, November 28, 2007 at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg, Tennessee from 6-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow visitation at 8:00. The funeral possession will leave Schubert Funeral Home at 10:15 on Thursday morning going to Petros cemetery for a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. HICKS, WANDA - age 67 of Kingston passed away Monday November 26, 2007 at the Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of Friendly Welcome Baptist Church in Oliver Springs. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Survivors: husband, Robert Hicks; daughters, Lydonna Burchfield, Sonja Cromwell and husband Shane all of Kingston; grandchildren, Rob and Taylor Burchfield and Michelle Ladd. Funeral 7:30 pm Thursday November 29, 2007 in the Kyker Chapel with Rev. Lee Chorn officiating. Burial 11 am Friday in Anderson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 pm Thursday at the Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston. www.kykerfuneralhome.com JACKSON, FANNIE MAE - of Knoxville, TN, departed this life on November 27, 2007 at Hillcrest West. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Unity Mortuary. JENKINS, PEARL E. - age 87, of Sweetwater, passed away on Sunday November 25, 2007, at Sweetwater Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was a member of Oakland Baptist Church for 60 years where she taught Sunday school and served as the church pianist until her illness. Preceded in death by her parents: Burley and Maude Godsey Blevins Sr., sisters: Fannie Sizer, Annie Richesin, Ellen Vann, brothers: Roy Blevins, and Stanley Blevins. Survivors include husband of 69 years: James O. Jenkins; daughter and son-in-law: Dolores S. and Rev. Julian Walton, James O. and Yvonne Jenkins Jr. all of Sweetwater; sisters: Edna Smith Prattville, Al., Alene Trotter, Knoxville; brothers: Burley Blevins Jr; sister-in-law: Mary Blevins both of Sweetwater; grandchildren: Angie and Scott Skinner, Cindy and Gary Archer, Robin and Rick Bowden, Rebecca and Jason Upton, Brain and Beth Shope; several nieces and nephews. The body is at Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, where the family will receive friend! s on Wednesday from 5:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. with the funeral service to follow at 8:00 P.M. in Kyker's Chapel with Rev. Julian F. Walton officiating. Interment 11:00 A.M. Thursday in the Sweetwater Valley Memorial Park. www.kykerfuneralhome.com JOHNSON, GUINEVERE "GUINN" BROWN - 81, of Loudon passed away Sunday, November 25, 2007 at Loudon Health Care Center. Guinn was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church & daughter of the late Walter & America Cozart Brown. Survivors: sons, Charles "Chucky" Johnson & wife, Althena, Loudon & Dr. Charles Johnson, New York; grandsons, Terrell & Shawn Johnson; host of nieces, nephews & cousins. Family will receive friends 1-2 PM Thursday prior to funeral services 2 PM Loudon Funeral Home chapel. Rev. James Billing and Rev. Jimmy West officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. Loudon Funeral Home. LAUGHERTY, CHARLES EDWARD - age 90 born November 16, 1917 in Knoxville, TN passed away Sunday November 25, 2007 at his home due to heart failure. Member of Arlington Baptist Church, Son's of the American Revolution, "National Chapter", Son's of the Revolution "Tenn. Society", First Family of the Lost State of Franklin, and the First Families of the State of Tennessee, American Legion "Fountain City Chapter". He was a graduate of Old Knoxville High School, and served in the United States Army Air Corps. Edward enjoyed making several trips to the Holy Land and his travels all over the Middle East and Europe. Preceded in death by parents, Charles Frederick and Flora Whitaker Laugherty, and brother James R. Laugherty. Survivors: sisters, Reba Lorene Laugherty, Mary Laugherty Beeson and husband, John W., and Joy Laugherty Becker, brothers, William J. "Bill" and wife, Bobbie Brooks Laugherty of Knoxville and Joe Lawson and wife, Debra Love Laugherty of Ooltewah; sister-in-law, Viv! ian Akins Laugherty. Funeral service 2:00 P.M. Wednesday Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Tim Guthrie officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery with full Military Honors conducted by the Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers Ronald Laugherty, Benjamin Pendley, Jimmy Morton, Bobby and Paul Abbott, and Bill Good. The family received friends 6-8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com LEATHERWOOD, WILLIAM A. (BILL) - age 83 of Sevierville, Tennessee, died on Monday, November 26, 2007. He grew up a North Carolina mountain boy. He served his country in the Navy during WWII then joined the Air Force, serving a total of 30 years. After retirement from the Air Force, he worked for the Corps of Engineers in Omaha, Nebraska then returned to his beloved mountains in 1997. Throughout his life he was a devoted amateur radio operator, most recent call sign WA0ZUR, serving many during local and national disasters by providing much needed communications support. He was also active with the Military Affiliate Radio Systems (MARS), passing messages to families from soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who were away from home. Mr. Leatherwood was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth; daughter, Kathleen; and son, Robert. He is survived by sister, Anne Leatherwood Akers; daughters, Mary Leatherwood Shaklee, Jayne Leatherwood and Sarah Leatherwood Boswell; and son, Jam! es Leatherwood, and their families. There will be no memorial service. Bill's cremated remains will be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery, where his beloved wife of 43 years, Betty, is also inurned. If desired, donations may be made to Bellevue Amateur Radio Club, 7518 Chandler Hills Drive, Bellevue, NE, 68147-2108 or an Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) fund of your choice; information at www.arrl.org. Cremation arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, TN. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com) LONG, CLAUDE T. - age 84 passed away on November 25, 2007, at St. Mary's North Hospital. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church and the Steadfast Sunday School Class. Claude was a long time member of the West Haven Baptist Church where he served as deacon and treasurer. He was retired from Martin-Marietta/Oak Ridge National Laboratory with twenty-eight years of service and served in the U.S. Air Force during WW II. Preceded in death by parents Charlie and Susie Long, three sisters and six brothers. Claude is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois Collins Long: two sons and their wives, Jeffery and Janice of Louisville, TN and Gregory and Bobbie of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren: Nicholas, Kevin, and Sarah of Louisville, TN and Erin and twins, Carter and Patrick, of Charlotte, NC; brother and sister-in-law Willie and Beulah Long of Morristown, TN; sister-in-law Nellie Long of Dothan, AL. Many nieces and nephews and c! ousins. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 27, 2007 from 6:00-8:00 PM in the Westwood Chapel of Highland Memorial Funeral Home (Bearden) Those wishing to attend the graveside committal service are ask to meet at Highland Cemetery at 12:45 on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 for a 1:00 PM service with Dr. Ron Stewart officiating. East Tennessee Honor Guard will provide full military honors. Mr. Long's guestbook is available on line at www.highlandmemorialparks.com Highland Memorial is honored to be serving the family of Claude T. Long. In Loving Memory BESSIE W. LUNDY 11-21-1926 - 11-28-2001 We miss you every day. Time hasn't and won't change that. Your Family MCBEE, MRS. MAUDIE - of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at Baptist Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. MCCULLAH, MR. EDD - age 85 of Stinking Creek Community of LaFollette, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2007, at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was a member of Stanfield Church of God, a retired coal miner, and farmer. Preceded in death by wife, Hazel; parents, Ben and Laura McCullah; two sons, Don McCullah and Arnold McCullah. Survivors: daughter, Wanda Wells and husband, Bill; son, Fred McCullah and wife, Margaret all of LaFollette; special friend, Flossie Walden of Pioneer; three grandchildren, Jennifer Ridenour of Pioneer, Eric McCullah and Aaron McCullah both of LaFollette; great grandson, Dakota Ridenour of Pioneer; step granddaughter, Carol and husband, Bobby Stooksbury of Caryville; step great grandsons, Brandon and Casey Stooksbury of Caryville; sisters, Idessa, Essie and Naomi; brothers, Bill and Earl; special caretaker, Harold and Carol Bolton. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services Friday 2 P.M. at Stanfield Churc! h of God with Rev. Delmus Bruce and Rev. Jim Bo Bolton officiating. Interment to follow at the Melvin Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday at Walters Funeral Home. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Edd McCullah. MCDONALD, J.D. - age 84, owner and operator for McDonald Billiards Supply, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. J.D. McDonald was very proud of his thirty-one year chip from AA and wonderful friend, John Rule. He volunteered at age 17 in the Air Force serving as a bombardier in England and Italy during World War II. J.D. was called back into service during the Korean War, finishing his twenty-three years in the 278th Armored Calvary Reg. in Tennessee Army National Guard. J.D. had many lifelong friends in Knoxville and his colorful personality will be missed and remembered by all. Preceded in death by parents, Joe and Elizabeth McDonald and son, Daniel Shea McDonald. Survived by wife of sixty-one years, Clara Frances O'Connor McDonald; son, Patrick McDonald; sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Barbara McDonald, Joseph and Penny McDonald; grandchildren, Reece and Jeff Foster, Caroline McDonald, Katy, James and Micah McDonald; great-grandchildren, Ave! ry and Jacob Foster and William David Matthews. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home with a Rosary Service to follow at 8:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Friday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church with Reverend Monsignor Xavier Mankel officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Anderson, Jim Wright, Kenneth Padgett, George McCrary, Brian O'Connor and John Long. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Wood, John Rule and John L. O'Connor. Full military honors by East Tennessee Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 111 Hinton Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917 or to Boys and Girls Club of Vestal, 220 Carrick Street, Suite 318, Knoxville, Tennessee 37921. A guestbook and additional information is available at www.berryfuneralhome.com and you are invited to share your thoughts and memories of J.D. at his memorial website at www.MeM.com. MONTGOMERY, WILLIAM GIBSON (BILL) - departed this life on November 26, 2007 in Richmond, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his son Charles Montgomery. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He and his beloved wife Christine resided in Knoxville, Tennessee until their recent move to Richmond. They were members of Arlington and Laurel Churches of Christ and more recently Three Chopt Church in Richmond. He was a World War II Marine Corps veteran. Before he retired from the Krystal Company he worked at Fulton Sylphon Company, Plasti Line and as a consulting engineer with H.B. Maynard Company. He is survived and will be missed by his loving wife of seventy-one years, Christine; their daughter, Patricia and husband Luke Floyd of Richmond Virginia; grandchildren Daniel Montgomery and wife Stacey, Kaye and husband Bill Pippin, Richard Montgomery and wife Tanya, Anne Marie and husband Creighton Hite, Laura Floyd, Rebecca and husband Dan Ludwig; nineteen great grand chi! ldren and eight great great-grandchildren; brother, James Montgomery and wife, Jet; sister, Barbara and husband Hugh Barclay; sisters and brothers in law, Wanda and Zane Rucker, and Alice and H.A. Loy. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 2:00 P.M. in the Fountain City Chapel of Mynatt Funeral Home with Dr. Tom Drinnen and Mark Brackney officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. NORRIS, MRS. VOLA I. "BOBO" WHITED, age 71 of Elkhart, Indiana, formerly of Maynardville, TN passed away Monday morning November 26, 2007 at Elkhart General Hospital in Indiana. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and graduated from Horace Maynard High School and worked for K-Mart in Dunlap, IN for 26 years. She enjoyed wintering in Ormond Beach, Florida and was preceded by parents, Rev. Millard and Ena (Daniels) Whited; brother, Floyd Whited; sister, Helen Gilbert. Survivors: loving husband of 51 years, Darrell J. Norris of Elkhart, IN; daughter, Jeannie (Tommy) Holt of Knoxville; sons, Eddie (Pagie) Norris of Goshen, IN, Marty (Yolanda) Norris of Goshen, IN; 7 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; sister, Georgia Oaks of Sweetwater, TN; brothers, Kyle Whited of Maynardville, Bill (Zella) of Maynardville; special friends, Sherman and Ruth Brown of Goshen, IN. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday November 30, with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. Ai! lor Chapel Rev. Glenn Suffridge and Rev. Burney Hutchison officiating. Interment 11 a.m. Saturday December 1, at Cox Cemetery on Old Hwy 33 in Maynardville. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Ailor Mortuary Maynardville in charge. Our obituary line is 865-992-1114. PHILLIPS, ELMER - age 67 of Clinton in the Dutch Valley Community, went to be with the Lord after a 2 year courageous battle with cancer on Monday, November 26, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospice in Halls. He was a member of the Rock Hill Baptist Church. Elmer was born February 15, 1940 in Campbell County to the late Robert and Dessie Byrge Phillips. He loved to travel, having traveled to 48 states with his wife Pearl, daughter Karen and granddaughter Kaylee. His hobbies were, deer hunting, watching Lady Vols and football. He was a talented bluegrass musician, playing the bass, guitar and banjo at the Museum of Appalacha where he met Rhonda Vinsant and Lisa Nugent. Elmer played several years with the New River Boys and 33 years with the Mystery Mountain Boys. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Elmer is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Raymond and Billy Ray Phillips, brother-in-law, John Cass, and sister-in-law, Clara Phillips. Survivors wife of 48 Years, ! Pearl Phillips, Clinton; son, Roger Phillips, Clinton; daughters, Linda Phillips and husband, Dewayne, Clinton, Karen Dupes and husband, Elmer of Vonore; brothers, Lester Phillips, Wesley Chapel, FL, Coye Phillips, Briceville; sisters, Stella Phillips, Lake City, Louise Phillips, Oak Ridge; grandchildren, Ashley Long, Lake City, Misty Phillips of Clinton, Dylan Phillips of Lake City, Drew Phillips of Clinton, Kaylee Ward of Vonore, Dawson Dupes of Vonore; great grandchildren, Keely and Sydney Longof Lake City; special friends, Tommy Phillips, J.L. Tucker, Tony Thomas and Leslie Smith; several nieces and nephews and many friends and loved ones, too numerous to mention. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Bruce Avery and staff. Also to the St. Mary's Hospice. Visitation: 6:00 to 9:00 PM Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 12:00 Noon Thursday, November 29, 2007 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Murl Phillips a! nd Rev. Lee Phillips officiating. Internment will follow the F! uneral S ervice at Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton, TN. Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements. RUSH, GLEN HOBERT - born May 28, 1931, passed away November 27, 2007 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. Left behind, wife, Rosa Lee Rush; eleven children, and several grandchildren. Arrangements are incomplete at this time, please call 673-4928 for details. SHIELDS, HOWARD A. - age 64 of Knoxville, passed away November 25, 2007. He attended Dante Church Of God, a U.S. Army Veteran, past President of the Lions Club in Michigan and he worked for Schneider National Trucking Corp. for 20 years. Preceded in death by parents, Howard and Elsie Shields and son, Howard Glenn Shields. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Tracy Roton; brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Arlene Shields; sister, Ellie Turgeon; mother-in-law, Willie Fultz; brother-in-law, Willard Dye and wife, Barbara; sister-in-law, Donna Hubbard and husband, Jeff; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Wednesday at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 8 pm. Pastor David Snyder officiating. The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dante Church Of God. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. www.mem.com SLEEPER, VENA JOANNA - age 46 of Paducah, KY, formerly of Knoxville passed away November 26, 2007 at Lourdes Hospital. She served in the US Army and was of the Methodist Faith. Preceded in death by father, Earmon J. Murphy; husband, Christopher Sleeper; and son, Kalen Sleeper. Survived by daughter, Aislynn Sleeper of Knoxville; son, Jordan Sleeper of Knoxville; mother, Lorraine Murphy of Florence AL; sister, Karen Merrigan of Cobleskill of New York; brothers, Kevin Murphy of Lewiston, ID and Aaron Murphy of Florence, AL; fianc�, Christopher Ritchie of Paducah, KY. A memorial service will be at a later date. Lindsey Funeral Home, Paducah, in charge of arrangements. SMITH, MOSSIE EVELYN - was born February 25, 1924 and passed away at her home in Sharps Chapel TN on November 25, 2007. She was a member of Chittum's Chapel Missionary Baptist She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Smith; mother and step-father, Audie & Will Lovell; sisters, Gertie Tinnel, and Zelphie Ivester. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Larry & Cindy Smith of Loganspert, Ind; daughter & son-in-law, Cindy & Ernie Berry of Sharps Chapel, TN; 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; Brother, George M. Lovell of Monroe, MI; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 until 9 P.M. Wednesday night at the Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Thursday November 29, 2007 in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Ministers: Rev. Jakie Cunningham and Elder Trevor Bean. Singers: Chittum's Chapel Church Choir and Glory Road Boys. Pallbearers: Shane Smith, Josh Berry, Shelley ! Berry, Brian Pierce, Erwin Berry, Scott Dunsmore. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. STEPHENS, DAVID L. - passed away November 26, 2007 at Fort Sanders Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. TOLLEY, BETTY JEAN BIRCHFIELD - 75, Johnson City passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2007 in the North Side Hospital after an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Burns and Ira Boone Birchfield. She was owner of the Village Beauty Salon in Pinecrest. Mrs Tolley was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceeded in death by one sister, June Birchfield; and three brothers, Kenneth, J. V. and L. C. Birchfield. Survivors include her husband, Billy G. Tolley; two sons, Billy G. Tolley II, Johnson City and Bobby G. Tolley, Knoxville; two daughters, Toria Tolley of Alpharetta, Georgia and Tina McConnell and husband Tom of Knoxville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Taylor Tolley, Alpharetta, Georgia and KaTana Tolley, Johnson City; one sister, Jerri and Husband Roger Collins, Unicoi; brother, Don Birchfield, Roan Mountain; several nieces & nephews; her brother & sisters-in-law; her mother-in-law, Mary Tolley,! Elizabethton; special friend, Eula Seehorn. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 29, 2007 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Cambron and Rev. Brian Holloway officiating. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery, Mountain Home. Music will be provided by Tamra Coffman. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Condolences may be e-mailed to [email protected] Memorial Funeral Chapel , Elizabethton, is in charge. TRAMMELL, THOMAS (TOM) - age 78 of Oneida, TN passed away Monday, November 26, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville. Born in Winfield, TN on July 17, 1929 he was the son of late David and Nancy Duncan Trammell. Tom was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oneida and a United States Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three sisters, Geneva Grant, Ann Williams, and Pauline King; one brother, Bill Trammell. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Billie Acres Trammell; two daughters, Debbie Vega and husband Louis of Dandridge, TN and Lisa Young and husband Chris of Pleasant View, TN; four grandchildren, Jonathan Hart, Jeremy Hart, Mallory Young and Carly Young; special in-laws, Shirley and Harold Jeffers, Joan and Hoyle Acres, Hoit Acres and Joyce Davis. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday November 28 at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Jones! and Son Funeral Home with Dr. Doug White and Rev. Gene Bond officiating. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, November 29 at 11 a.m. in the Chitwood Cemetery in Winfield. Serving as pallbearers: Chris Young, Louis Vega, Jeremy Hart, Jonathan Hart, Denohal Alley and Larry Howerton. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:30 until time of funeral services at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Jones and Son Funeral Home. Jones and Son Funeral Home Oneida, Tennessee. WALLACE, DONALD R. - age 71 of Harriman passed away Monday, November 26, 2007 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church, Shriners, Fraternal Order of Eagles in Midtown and Oak Ridge, Roane County Elks Lodge 2024, VFW, Masonic Lodge in Harriman, Democratic National Committee and was the former owner of Caney Creek Marina. Don was also very active with the Michael Dunn Center for 28 years. He was preceded in death by his late wife, Betty G. Newman Wallace; and his parents, Dennis Robert and Mary Addie Wallace. Survivors are: wife, Terri Wallace of Harriman; daughters: Jeri Lavon King of Harriman, Carole Walker of Harriman, Gail Marlow of Harriman; granddaughters: Ashley Wallace, Amanda Griffis, Lisa Coffey, Allie Hamilton and April Hamilto; great granddaughters: Zoe, Ariah and Destiny; sister, Eva Kazanjian of Clayton, NC; brother, Wayne Wallace of Chattanooga, TN; twin brother, Dan Wallace of Winston-Salem, NC; several nieces and nephe! ws. Memorial Service and Masonic Service Thursday, November 29, 2007 beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Kyker Funeral Home, Harriman, with Reverend Mason Goodman officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Kyker Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Michael Dunn Center, 629 Gallaher Road, Kingston, TN 37763. www.kykerfuneralhome.com WARREN, RACHEL REBECCA - infant daughter of Dustin Christian Warren and Laita Nobleza Warren of Halls, was received into the arms of her Savior on November 26, 2007. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Rick and Becky Warren of Halls and Mercedes and Jaquin Nobleza of the Phillipines; sister and brother-in-law, Donnie and Elvie Kenner; and cousin, Angel Kenner of Knoxville; and many friends and family in the Knoxville area and in the Phillipines. The family extends a special thank-you to Chaplain Loretta and Chaplain Marty at St. Mary's Medical Center as their love and care will never be forgotten. Memorial service will be 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Salem Baptist Church with Dr. Phil Young and Reverend John Holland officiating. Family and friends will meet Friday at Hill Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. interment service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chaplain Department or to the Cradle Crowd at St. Mary's Medical Center. The! family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Salem Baptist Church. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com WILLIAMS, MARY ELIZABETH "BETH" - age 76, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2007 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. She served as a volunteer for the Foster Grandparent Program and also served on the FGP Advisory Council for 11 years and received the Presidents Call to Service Award presented by Presidential Council on Service and Civic Participation for national community service. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Pam Williams, David Williams and Pat Collier, and William (Bill) Williams; daughter and son-in-law, Gayle and Jerry Colley; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside service 11:00 a.m. Friday at Lynnhurst Cemetery with Pastor Lee Williams officiating Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. www.lynnhurstchapel.com Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 _____________________________________________________________ Free information - Learn about Financial Career Training. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iigiCs9HZWXvoyqCOz5xgu6eMu4CRuRuGL6kLQ1AK082lp5sm/