BRANNON, WILLIE MELVINA MONTEETH - age 92, of Sweetwater, passed away Monday night, December 17, 2007, at Sweetwater Hospital. She was a member of Fenders Methodist Church. Willie and Junior have been farmers in the Loudon County area most of their lives. Preceded in death by her parents: W.A. and Daisy Oran Monteeth, sisters: Annie Lee Monteeth, Jessie Allen Monteeth, Hazel Dell Monteeth, Mattie Alice Monteith, Lelia Mildred Thomas, Grace Bell Thomas, son-in-law: Lee Roy Holt. Survivors include: husband of 73 years: Junior Brannon of Sweetwater; daughters and sons-in-law: Mary Ruth Holt of Maryville, Linda and Calvin Holt, and Judy and Julius Bruce all of Sweetwater; grandchildren: Kathy and Hal Meng, Sandra and Jim McNeillie, Julie and Jeff White, Jason Bruce, Dennis Holt, Darrell and Julie Holt, Callie and Craig Brackett; great grandchildren: Alison, Sarah, and Emily Meng, Brannon, Derrick and Wesley McNeillie, Justin and Jordan White, Bella Bruce, Parker and Kinley Holt;! several nieces and nephews. The body is at Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, where the family will receive friends on Wednesday December 19, 2007, from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 P.M. in Kyker's Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Guider, and Rev. John Holbrook officiating. Interment 1:00 P.M. Thursday in the Fenders Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Fenders Cemetery Fund. Wwwkykerfuneralhome.com BROOKSHEAR, ROBERT L., JR. - 83 of Sunnyside Road, Philadelphia, died at his home, Tuesday, December 18, 2007. Junior was a member of Reed Springs Baptist Church, veteran of US Navy, WW II and retired employee of Viskase. Preceded in death by parents, Robert Brookshear, Sr. & Alice Townson Brookshear. Survivors: wife of 65 years, Madge Hensley Brookshear; son & daughter in law, Glen & Kathy Brookshear; sister, Mrs. Leon (Margaret) Bryant, all of Philadelphia; granddaughter, Kimberly Robinson; 3 great grandchildren, Laettia, Erik & Aston; several cousins; special cousin, Bobby Brookshear & wife, Ann, Dalton, Ga. Funeral services 7 p.m. Wednesday Loudon Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jimmy Jackson officiating. Family & friends will meet at Reed Springs Cemetery 10:30 a.m. Thursday for graveside services. Military honors by Loudon County Veterans Honor Guard. Family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday Loudon Funeral Home. BROWN, ANEN R. - age 85 of Knoxville, passed away December 17, 2007 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice. Member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. Marine Veteran of WWII. Preceded in death by wife, Ernestine Brown and several brothers and sisters. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Dorothy Brown; daughter, Dorothy Ann Johnson; grandchildren, Edward G. Johnson and wife, Susan, Darrin S. Brown and wife, Kristi, David L. Brown and wife, Jennifer and Catherine H. Brown; brother, Freeland Brown of Ft Myers, FL; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 1-2 pm Thursday at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 2 pm. Rev. Mike Higgins officiating. The burial will follow in Piney Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. www.mem.com BROWN, EDITH MAE SMITH - age 88, of West Knoxville, native of Rutledge, daughter of the late Wesley Guy and Betty Beulah McGoldrick Smith, passed away suddenly Monday, December 17, 2007 at Parkwest Medical Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Concord and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class for over 50 years. Edith was also preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Tomie S. Brown; daughter, Willene Smith Brown; sisters, Ollie Katherine Smith Hodge and Margaret Rosetti Smith Moore. She is survived by her loving family: daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Johnny Johnston of Huntsville, Alabama, Diane and Harry Lee Stout of Houston, Texas, Laura Beth Brown of Nashville; 3 grandchildren, 5 great-grandsons, 1 great-great-grandson; sister, Frances Smith Trent; brother, William Wesley Smith sister-in-law, Roberta Shockley of Huntsville, Alabama. The family will receive friends 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Concord followed by a funera! l service at 1:00 P.M. with Dr. Doug Sager, pastor First Baptist Church, Concord and Dr. Joe Stacker of Nashville officiating. Pallbearers: Dwayne Sliger, Will Sliger, Scott Sliger, Shane Rittenberry, Greg Shockley, Ricky Johnston, Harry Stout, Tim Harris. Honorary Pallbearers: Members of The Willing Workers Sunday School Class. Following the service at the church, the family and friends will meet at Saylor Cemetery, Highway 135 (Old Kentucky Road) Sparta, Tennessee for a 2:30 P.M. CST. graveside service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to: The Pistole Baptist Church, 615 Mullican Road, Rt. 8, Sparta, Tennessee 38583. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com BROWNING, REV. WARREN GEORGE SR. - age 84 of Knoxville passed away Monday December 17, 2007. Member of South Knoxville Lodge #769 F&A.M. He was the first Pastor of Ridgeview Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: 1st wife: Cordie Browning, parents, several brothers and sisters, daughter: Bobbie Humphrey and granddaughter: Melissa Rosenthal, son-in-law, Johnny B. Trentham Survivors: wife: Edna Browning; daughter: Linda Trentham Eubanks; son: Warren G. Browning, Jr.; grandsons: Chris Humphrey and Warren Matthew Browning; 6 great grandsons; sister and brother-in-law: Dorothy and Ed Neal. Family and friends will meet 1:45 pm Wednesday at Greenwood Cemetery for a graveside service at 2 pm. with Rev. Phillip Murphy officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com BURGESS, JOHNNIE - age 93 of Knoxville passed away Monday December 17, 2007 at home. Member of Grace Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife, Louise Burgess. Survived by son, John and daughter-in-law, Gay Burgess; grandchildren, Vaughn Burgess, Revonna Bean, William Burgess and Robert Burgess; ten great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6-7:30 Thursday at Weaver Funeral Home with service to follow at 7:30. Rev. Mark Braddom officiating. Pallbearers, Frank Carter, Joe Tyner, Tom Finger, Jett Trent, Ed Leffew, and Bud Cannon. Family and friends will meet 10:45 am Friday at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens for an 11 am graveside service. CARTER, CHARLES C. - age 80, of Rutledge, passed away Monday, December 17, 2007 at Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carter, and was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. Mr. Carter lived in Blaine with his nephew, Burl and Linda Carter. He is survived by a sister, Minnie Marie Greenlee of Indiana, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 8:00 P.M. Thursday, December 20, 2007 in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home in Rutledge, with Rev. Buddy Phillips and Rev. Paul Owens officiating. Military Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday at Avondale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. prior to services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Avondale Cemetery Fund, c/o Doyle Wynn, 111 Avondale Road, Rutledge, Tennessee, 37861. Smith Funeral Home of Rutledge in charge of arrangements. CASTEEL, DOROTHY PATRICK - 93 of Philadelphia died Tuesday, December 18, 2007 in Tucker, Ga. Dorothy was retired employee of Scovill MFG. Co. & honorary member of Alcove Drive Missionary Baptist Church, Scottsdale, Ga. Preceded in death by husband, James Casteel; parents, George & Mattie Clark Patrick. Survivors: sons, Reed of Madisonville, Darrell, Reece & Raymond Casteel, Atlanta, Ga.; 3 generations of grandchildren; sisters, Claudia Long, Lenoir City & Lucille Tuck of Alabama; several nieces & nephews. Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Loudon Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Kenneth & Brenda Sweat officiating. Interment Lakeview Cemetery. Family will receive friends 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday Loudon Funeral Home. CLARK, WILLIAM FRANKLIN - age 81 of Rutledge passed away Sunday December 16, 2007 at Ridgeview Terrace. He was a member of Three Points Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Clark; sister, Juanita Griffen; son; daughter; and wife, Trula A. Clark. He is survived by mother, Ethel Haertl; sisters, Evelyn Kaiser, Frances Lacoursier, Evadine Sansouch all of Wisconsin; Neva Cole of Michigan; step daughters, Dorathy Rush of Mascot; Edith Burchell of Knoxville, Mildred Smith, Anna Crowe of Blaine; step sons, Roy Burchell, Charles Burchell of Luttrell, Fred Burchell of Rutledge; several step grand children and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 8:00 PM, Wednesday December 19, 2007 in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM, prior to the service. Interment will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 20, 2007 in Piney Grove Cemetery in Harriman, TN. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Home in Rutledge! , TN. DAVIS, JAMES - of Knoxville, departed this life, December 16, 2007 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. Family will receive friends Thursday 5:30-6 p.m. with funeral service to follow at 6 p.m. at Jarnigan & Son Chapel. Interment 11:30 Friday Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. A full obituary with survivors will follow. FORSYTHE, BONNIE JEAN - age 62, of Clinton, passed away Monday, December 17, 2007 at Methodist Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, James and Dorothy Gatties; sister, Nioka Gatties; father-in-law, David J. Forsythe. She is survived by: husband, Larry Forsythe, Sr. of Clinton; daughter, Peggy Sue Ford & husband Gary of Clinton; son, Larry Forsythe, Jr. & wife Misty of Laverne, TN; special grandchildren, Matthew & Kelsey Ford Josh Durham; sister, Stella Lee & husband Jack of Lenoir City; brother, Jerry Gatties & wife Sharon of Wilmington, IL; mother-in-law, Georgia Forsythe; brothers-in-law, Harry Forsythe & wife Judy, JD Forsythe & wife Joyce, Joe Forsythe & wife Flip; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Fultz & husband Jim; Deloris Dyer, Carolyn Lamb & husband Gene; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following in the chape! l. Her burial will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 20, 2007 at Woodhaven Memorial Garden. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. FOURMAN, JAMES F. - age 81, Knoxville, TN, passed away at St. Mary's Hospice on Thursday, December 13, 2007. Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Mabel Fourman; sister, Rosemary Hooper. He was a graduate of Knoxville High School and the University of Tennessee where he lettered in Track & Field. He also served with the U.S. Army Calvary Unit in WWII in the Battle of the Bulge. Jim retired from Martin-Marietta, Y-12 Plant in 1991 after 40 years of service as a mechanical engineer. He was an active member of Beaver Brook Country Club and a former member with the rank of Lt. Col. of the Civil Air Patrol. Jim loved to travel with his wife Helen nationally and internationally and enjoyed all cultures of life. His technical and geographic knowledge of the world in which he lived, left many in awe. He was a gifted woodworker and his beautiful furniture and cabinetry will continue to be enjoyed for many years to come. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen; daughter, Candace Fo! urman; grandson, Cole Smith; brothers, Don Fourman of Atlanta, GA, Norman Fourman and wife Lorene of Spring City, TN; step-daughter, Beverlee Ockwell and husband Arthur; step-grandsons, Russ and Ryan Clabough and three great-great step-grandchildren. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all the staff of St. Mary's Hospice for the care and compassion shown during Jim's illness. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery on Wednesday for an 11 a.m. interment service with Full Military Honors provided by Volunteer State Veteran's Honor Guard. The service will be officiated by long family friend, Pastor John Schulz, Pastor Emeritus of the 1st Lutheran Church. Following the service, a Celebration of Life will be held at the Crowne Plaza, 401 W. Summit Hill Dr. 37902 form noon until 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts or contributions can be given to your favorite charity. FULKS, MR. RALPH QUINN - age 69, of the Westel Community of Cumberland County, passed away Friday, December 14, 2007 in the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Born and raised in Rockwood, he was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Westel; and a retired US Army Veteran with over 21 years' service including two tours in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, Josh and Clara Clark Fulks; 7 sisters: Billie Hicks, Madge Sneed, Edith Sitzlar, Mildred Davis, Jackie Newberry, Margaret Langley and Dorothy Marringer; 7 brothers: James, Warren, George Ed, David, Georgie, Everette and Donally Fulks. Survivors include: wife of 50 years, Betty McCartt Fulks; children, Debra Contrill of Rockwood, Kathy Ann Lauer of Germany, Sandra Crabtree of Rockwood, Vickie Langley of Maynardville, James Robert Fulks of Westel; aunt Thelma Clark of Harriman; Many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sisters, Betty Jenkins of Rockwood, Peggy! Price of Westel; brother, Thomas Fulks of Warner Robins, Georgia. Funeral service will be held Monday at 8:00 pm from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Rev. Kenny Raines officiating. Interment will be Tuesday at 11:00 am in the Oak Grove Cemetery with Full Military Honors by the Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Evans Mortuary. Online register available at www.evansmortuary.net Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is serving the family of Mr. Ralph Quinn Fulks. HOUSLEY, ERNEST LEE - age 89, of the Eastanallee Valley Community, Riceville, TN, died Monday morning at Woods Memorial Hospital in Etowah. A native of Rhea County he was a son of the late C. Rector and Addie Morgan Housley. He was also preceded in death by his wife Johnnie Millard Housley on April 6, 2006 and two brothers, Doyal Housley and R. C. Housley. Mr. Housley was a long-time member of Cedar Springs United Methodist Church. He was a nationally known dairy leader, developing one of the finest Guernsey herds in the nation, Ridgeway Farm. He served as director of the McMinn County Farm Bureau, president of the McMinn DHIA Association, president of the Tennessee Guernsey Breeders' Association, and on the Board of Directors of the National Guernsey Cattle Club. He was also honored with the Gold Clover Award for outstanding 4-H leadership. Mr. Housley judged many prestigious cattle shows from coast to coast and in Australia. He and his sons exhibited three National Grand C! hampions and numerous All Americans in the Guernsey breed. He received the national Dairy Shrine Dairy Cattle Breeder Award in 1984 in recognition of these and other accomplishments. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Myra Lee and Joe Riley, Athens; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Nancy Housley, Gale and Robin Housley, all of Riceville; four granddaughters, Nan Riley Jenne, Cleveland, Heather Housley, Smyrna, GA, Holly Housley Griffin, Denver, CO, and Honna Housley, Davidson, NC; two grandsons, Dr. Craig Riley, Etowah and Halen Housley, San Angelo, TX; Ernest Lee Housley; great-grandchildren, Joseph Riley, Benjamin Riley, Joshua Riley, Ashton Jenne, Riley Jenne, Austin Fabritius, Reese Fabritius, Hayes Griffin, and Lily Griffin; one sister in-law Edna Housley, Athens; and special friends Anne and Curtis McNeely, Calhoun, TN. Funeral services will be conducted 6:30 P.M. Friday in the chapel of Jerry Smith Funeral Home with Rev. Oran Creasman and Rev. Ogle! Wattenbarger officiating. The family will receive friends fro! m 4:00 p .m. until 6:00 p.m. Friday at Jerry Smith Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet 11:30 A.M. Saturday at the Eastanallee Cemetery for the committal service. Pallbearers will be Dr. Craig Riley, Joseph Riley, Benjamin Riley, Richard Fabritius, Jim Griffin, Mike Jenne, Halen Housley, and Wayne Parkinson. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Holston Children's Home, P. O. Box 188, Greeneville, TN 37744 or to the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, (Agricultural Section) 512 West Madison Avenue, Athens, TN 37303. If you are unable to attend this service or visitation, you can sign the guest register at www.jerrysmithfuneralhome.com. Jerry Smith Funeral Home of Athens is serving the family of Ernest Lee Housley. JARNIGAN, TA'MAROUS DEON - of Knoxville, TN, departed this life on December 15, 2007 at Ft. Sanders Regional. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Unity Mortuary. KILLINGSWORTH, MILDRED SPANN - of Knoxville, went home to be with her Lord on December 16, 2007. Mildred was a member of Central Baptist Church and was born in Vernon, Alabama June 24, 1913. Preceded in death by her parents, George Crocket Spann and Donnie Ford Spann; and daughter, Donna Sue Killingsworth. Mildred is survived by her son, Jim Killingsworth and wife, Kathy; grandsons, Matt Killingsworth and Shawn Erbaugh; granddaughters, Kristin Dixon and Stephanie Solomon; great-grandchildren, Zachary Erbaugh and Ty Dixon; several nieces and nephews. A retired nurse, Mildred moved from Amarillo, Texas in 1980 to retire and enjoy her love of gardening in Knoxville. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 19 from 2:15 - 3:15 at Highland Memorial Funeral Home, followed by a Celebration of Life and Resurrection at 3:30 p.m. at the graveside at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Rev. Dr. Arnold B. Lovell officiating. Mildred's guest book is available online at: www.highlan! dmemorialparks.com. Highland Memorial (Bearden) 588-0567. KRUEGER, BETTY ANN HALL - age 68, of Sweetwater passed away, 11:13 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2007 at U.T. Medical Center. Preceded in death by: parents Ben Barksdale (Bart) and Annie Giles Hall. She received a Bachelors degree from the University of Tennessee. Her professional career spanned 35 years with T.V.A. mostly in the Human Resources employment field. Member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Vonore. Active Leader in the Fork Creek Family and Community Educators and the Monroe County FCE organization. Survivors: husband, William A. Krueger; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale T. and Aldern Hall, Vonore, Charles R. and Helen Hall, Madisonville; 5 nephews of the Vonore area; several other nieces and nephews; special double first cousins, Janice Standridge, Madisonville, Joyce Crouch, Wartburg; 3 sisters-in-law; 6 brothers-in-law. Funeral 8:00 P.M. Friday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. William McDonald officiating. Interment 10:00 a.m. Saturday in Vonore Methodist Cemetery. Family! will receive friends 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Friday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville. LONG, REV. JAMES E. - age 77 of Halls went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 15, 2007. After military service, he went into public works and retired from Tucker Steel after 30 plus years. During that time he served in lay ministry and became licensed and ordained with the Assembly of God. Rev. Long pastored the Maynardville Assembly of God for 27 years, and Central Assembly of God for 3 years. Rev. Long will be greatly missed and dearly loved. Born in Lee County, VA, the youngest of 14 having been preceded in death by 7 brothers and 5 sisters; parents, Rev. Robert and Hattie Long; and numerous nieces and nephews. Survived by wife of 59 years, Jeanette Ayres Long; son, Larry Long and wife Lisa; grandson, Joshua Long and wife Sarah; and brother, Marco; and many family members and friends. Funeral services will be 7:30 pm Tuesday, December 18, 2007 in the chapel at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Long and Rev. Murice Watson officiating. Family and friends will ! meet 12:45 pm Wednesday at Eastview Memorial Gardens for a 1:00 pm committal service. The family will receive friends 5:30-7:30 pm Tuesday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com MAYS, NADINE "GRANNY" HUMPHREY - born May 16, 1931 went home to Heaven Sunday December 16, 2007. Granny made her home with her daughter & son-in-law, Marty and Dan Haun for the last 25 years. Granny was a charter member of Anchor Holds Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her father and mother Jasper and Olvie; husband, Hughie; sons, Donnie Ray and William Jr; daughter, Tammy; and sister, Lula Pearl. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Marty, Susie and Robert, Janie and Steve, Donna and Teddy, Brenda; sister, Evelyn; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Betty, Bartley and Mary, Eugene, Louis and Marie; her favorite and only grandson, David "Shagrag" Swanner Jr; granddaughters, Tina Dotson, Renee, Brandy, Amanda, Tiffany, and Brittany; great-grandsons, William Dotson, Cameron Swanner, Tyler, Devin, Mike Mike, and Jaylon; great-granddaughters, Kendra, Nadaesha and Madison; god-daughter, Tracey Duncan; special friends, Jamie Earls and Wanda Carwell. "Special Thanks to Fort S! anders Specialty Select". Funeral Service 2:00 P.M. Wednesday Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with her pastor Rev. Ronnie Lee Dotson officiating. Interment in New Gray Cemetery. Pallbearers: David Swanner, Dustin Dotson, James Gann, Steve Varner, Teddy Culbert and Johnny Carter "Food will be provided by Granny's Church and will be served at the home of Dustin and Tina Dotson following the Burial."The Family will receive Friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com MCMILLAN, HERBERT J. - age 58, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at Baptist Hospital after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was a member of the South Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Employed by Cemex for 35 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Preceded in death by mother, Helen Louise McMillan; father, Herbert Simpson; grandmother, Juanita McMillan; sister, Peola Sims; and brothers, Robert L. and Devine McMillan. Survived by loving and devoted wife of 10 years, Sandra ("Spanky"); children: daughter, Crystal McMillan; sons, Jafar Flemming and Herbert Jerome McMillan, Jr.; stepchildren: Jrumeaia (Dmitri) Riddle, LaSheika (Keith) Riddle, Jimmy L. Tate, Jr.; grandchildren: Adrianna, Alexi, Destiny, Mikkel, Jyran, Cameron, Jada, J'rhiana, Jazzmine, Lance, NaNeeishia, Dmitri, Jr., Aaliyah, and Jala. Surviving siblings: brother, Cecil (Thelma) McMillan; sisters, Elsie I. (Walter) Walker, and Martha Brown; a! unt, Ethel McMillan; mother-in-law, Lorraine Bryson; grandmother-in-law, Minnie Gadson; brother-in-law, James L. (Lori) Bryson, Jr.; sisters-in-law, Belinda Bryson and Dora Bryson; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Special family and friends to include the Simpson Family, Mr. and Mrs. Denny Tippitt, Aaron Allen, Sr., Clayton Fields, Sr., Jackie Woods, Denise Hall, Willie Ross, Gail Moore, June Baxter, Barbara Barineau, members of the South Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, and .Ann Curd. Special thanks to Dr. A. Dean Mire, Dr. Jay Young, Dr. James Baker and staff, Nikki Cota, Baptist Hospital 7B nurses, Dr. Tracy W. Dobbs, James Wolfenbarger and staff, Dr. Nilesh Patel and staff, Dr. Phil Meyette, Northwest Middle School faculty and staff, North Haven Healthcare-Broadway, and friends/employees of Cemex. The family will receive friends from 11:30a.m.-12(Noon) on Friday, December 21 at Unity Mortuary Chapel, 1425 McCalla Avenue, with service to! follow at 12:00p.m. George Cobb, officiating. Immediately fol! lowing t he service, family and friends will proceed to Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 5901 Lyons View Pike for interment. Joe Prescott and Ken Flanery, officiating. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary. Mr. McMillan's guestbook can be signed on-line at: www.unitymortuaryknox.org PAUL, SAMUEL DAVID "SAM" -age 78 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 18, 2007. Sam was a member of Gillispie Avenue Baptist Church and a member of Chota Masonic Lodge #253. He served his country in the Korean War. He was an electrician at the University of Tennessee before retiring after over 20 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Belle Paul; sister, Willie Mae Williams; brothers, Delbert, Otto, Den and Earl Paul. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Jean Paul; daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie & Joe Burnett, Sherrie & Danny Tolliver and Tammie Sharp; Son and daughter-in-law, Sam & Tammie Paul; grandchildren, Shanna Wilson, Seth Wilson, Kristin Paul, Megan Paul, Daisha Sharp and Dustin Wilson; great granddaughter, Patience Kirkpatrick; sisters, Georgia Hickman, Twilly Paul and Beaulah Starkes. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 from 5:00- 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Highland South Funeral H! ome. Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. in Highland South Memorial Park with Rev. Charlie McNutt officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet in the cemetery at 11:15 a.m. The staff of Highland South Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Samuel David "Sam" Paul. PRICE, CLARA V. (DOCKERY) - age 65, of Seymour, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 17, 2007 at 9:20 AM. She was employed for 25 years by Wal-Mart in Sevierville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Reyno and Clara Mae Dockery; brothers, JR, Earl, Gene, Jim, and Boyd. Survived by her children, Ronna Hurst, Robbie Price and Renee Morrison and husband Bill; sister, Lora Rathbone Hill and husband, Keith; brother, Charles H. Dockery and wife, Gloria; grandchildren, Jama Caughorn, Jennifer Hurst, Rianna Price, Kaylee Morrison, and Raquel Price; several nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed by all, but be reassured that by the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ we will be reunited one day in the Kingdom of Heaven. Funeral arrangements to be announced later by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy. www.berryfuneralhome.com RAVAN, JAMES F. - age 89, of Sevierville passed away on Sunday December 16, 2007 at Mountain Brook Assisted Living. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Thelma Ravan; brothers, Alvin Ravan and Paul Ravan. Survivors include: daughter, Melody and husband, Walter Cody; grandsons, Stephen Cody and Jay Cody; great-grandchildren, Matthew Cody, Erica Cody and Emma Cody; sisters, Ina Sprouse and Omalee Golightly along with several nieces and nephews. The family will have a Visitation at McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN for family and friends on Wednesday December 19, 2007 from 6 to 8 PM and the Funeral Service will be immediately following with Rev. David Houser officiating. The Graveside Service will be held on Friday December 21, 2007 at 2:00 PM at Greenlawn Cemetery in Spartanburg, South Carolina. McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Ravan family. 637-7955. REDDEN, MASON MATTHEW - age 29 of Lake City, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born August 17, 1978 in Richwood, West Virginia. He was a member of the Laurel Branch Baptist Church. Matt loved deer hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors: parents, Tony & Ronda Gunter, Lake City; sons, Carson Dean Redden, Clinton, Koby Price Redden, Clinton; grandparents, Aaron & Nella Redden, Lake City, Mae Gunter & the late Arnold Gunter, Lake City, Faye Schafer & the late Darrell Redden, West Virginia; brother, Zachary & Trinity Gunter, Andersonville; sisters, Samantha & Don Tackett, Ft. Campbell, KY, Rebecca Gunter, North Carolina, Regan Gunter, North Carolina; a lot of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 2:00 PM Thursday, December 20, 2007 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with R! ev. Archie Seiber and Rev. Tommy McCool officiating. Internment will follow the funeral service at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City, TN. Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements. ROGERS, JIMMY LEE - age 63 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday December 18, 2007 at Baptist Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith; a U.S. Army Veteran; Preceded in death by parents: Lem & Lela Rogers, three sisters and one brother. Survivors: sisters & brothers-in-law: Ruby Harbin; Patricia & Jack Rogers, Faye & Danny Templeton and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 7:30 P.M. Wednesday Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev Eddie Dennison officiating. Family & friends will leave Rose Mortuary 1:30 P.M. Thursday and proceed to Highland Memorial Cemetery for interment at 2:00 P.M. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com RUTHERFORD, TERRY - age 52 of Rutledge passed away Monday December 17, 2007 at Baptist Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete, and will be announced by Smith Funeral Home Rutledge. SLOAN, TINA MAE - age 86 of Maryville passed away Monday, December 17, 2007, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: husband, Boyce Ray "Zeke" Sloan; parents, Thomas & Gertie Thompson; brothers, Gillis & Charles Thompson. Survivors include: son & daughter-in-law, Jerry & Paulette Sloan of Maryville; daughter, Carolyn White of Maryville; grandchildren, Eric White, Jennifer & husband Michael Bradley, and Lisa & husband Brad White; great-grandchildren, Nicholas White, Grayson Bradley, Kendra Bradley, and Matthew Bradley; sister, Amanda Rasar of Alcoa; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 7:30 PM, Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Greg Long officiating. Interment will be at 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 20, 2007, at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 PM, Wednesday, December 19, 2007, Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation S! ervice, 865-983-1000, www.smithmortuary.com. SMITH, MILDRED (TAYLOR) - 98, passed away on December 17, 2007 at Fairpark Nursing Home. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend. Preceded in death by husband, Ellis (Bo) Smith; grandson, Micheal C. Smith; great grandson, Micheal C. Smith Jr.; mother and father, Mary Bell Taylor and John N. Taylor; sister, Lena Lett, Gertrude Beeler, and Agnes Clark; brothers, Lester Taylor, and J.C. Taylor; sons-in-law, J.P. Johnson, and Tom Moore. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Bonnie and Wayne Hubbs of Maryville, Frances Moore of Knoxville, Sandy Smith and Mary Lou Johnson both of Maryville; sons and daughters-in-law, Johnnie and Betty Smith of Maryville, Jack and Hazel Smith of Knoxville. There are 13 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren, also several nieces and nephews. Mildred was the oldest member of Eastside Church of Christ. The church and her family were her only passions. The Pallbearers are her grandsons an! d nephews: Scottie Smith, Bryan Smith, Rick Smith, Richie Smith, Jack Hubbs, and Danny Taylor. Honorary Pallbearers are: Dennis Maynard, Warren Sublet, and Gabe Haun. The family would like to give a very special thank you to Fairpark Nursing Home staff. Funeral service will be at 8:00 P.M. Wednesday December 19, 2007 in the Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Steve Riley officiating. Family and friends will meet at Memorial Funeral Home at 10:15 A.M. Thursday December 20, 2007 and proceed to Sherwood Memorial Gardens for an 11:00 A.M. internment. The Family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday December 19, 2007 at Memorial Funeral Home. Condolences may be emailed to [email protected] STRONG, RODD WAYNE - 42, died suddenly December 15, 2007 at his residence. He was born in Ft. Dix, New Jersey, the son of Paul R. and Millie (Turbeville) Strong. Rodd was an avid NASCAR fan and his favorite driver was Jeff Gordon. He loved his parrots and the outdoors, going boating and riding his ATV in the mountains. Rodd graduated from Cummins Truck Driving School in 1990 and was an over the road truck driver. He was a loving husband, son, brother and uncle. Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Strong, Knoxville, Tennessee; his mother, Millie (Strong) Anderson, Kissimmee, Florida; one sister, Holly Reel, Muncie; two step-brothers, Todd Anderson, Elwood and Mark Anderson, Mt. Dora, Florida; three nieces, Amanda, Brooke and Cortney Reel, Muncie He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Richard Strong. Services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 22, 2007 in The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, with Rev. Tony Bilbrey officiating. Burial will ! follow in Tomlinson Cemetery. Friends may call Friday, December 21, 2007 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, or one hour prior to service time on Saturday. Memorials may be directed to The NASCAR Foundation, P.O. Box 402147, Atlanta, GA. 30384-2147 or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 7301 Georgetown Road, Suite 112, Indianapolis, IN 46286. Online condolences may be directed to www.meeksmortuary.com. SUGG, RONALD EARL JR. - age 60 of Maryville passed away Saturday, December 15, 2007 at Johnson City Medical Center. US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Aeronautic Inspector with Standard Aero. Preceded in death by father, Ronald E. Sugg, Sr.; and siblings, Randolph and Margaret Sugg. Survived by wife, Phyllis Mundy Sugg of Maryville; sons, Aaron Sugg and wife Stacy of Knoxville, Paul Sugg and wife Frankie of Powell; stepson, Nathaniel Tucker of Knoxville; stepdaughter, Angelique Jones of Marlow, TN; grandson, Adam Sugg; mother, Hazel Davey-Sugg; and special little friends, T.H.E. Cat and Tigger. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com TRAYLOR, VERNA G. - age 84, of Knoxville, formerly of Sevierville, passed away Monday at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Sevierville. Preceded in death by her parents James v. and Lonnie S. Gault, sisters Lucile Gault and Cecil Henry. Survived by her daughter and son-in-law Elaine and Gene Mays; sons James and Lloyd Traylor; grandson Lloyd S. Traylor IV; sister Christine Richmond. Funeral service 5:00 pm Thursday at First United Methodist Church Sevierville, Rev. Amanda Madson. Family and friends will meet at 11:45 am Friday for a 12 noon graveside service at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Arrangements by Gentry-Griffey Chapel. TROHANOWSKY, DELORES ANN (WILLIAMS) - daughter of the late Dr. T.L. & Elizaebeth Williams, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2007. She is survived by: husband, Ted Trohanowsky; daughters, Sharon & husband Pete Cable, Jean & husband Danny Washam; grandchildren, Cory Lee Cable and Rachel Elizabeth Washam; sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Fishel; niece, Kristie Dione Brewer; numerous cousins and close friends. Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, December 21, 2007 at Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Greg Long officiating. Entombment will be at Sherwood Mausoleum Chapel following service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 3736 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37804. Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:00 PM, Friday, December 21, 2007 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 865-983-1000, www.smithmortuary.com. WALLACE, ALVIN L. - age 75 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, January 18, 2007 at Parkwest Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. Graveside services will be Friday at Edgewood Cemetery. A full obituary will be published Thursday. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Wallace family. www.clickfuneralhome.com WILLIAMS, GARY ROGER (SHORTY) - age 57, of Powell passed away Saturday December 15, 2007. He attended Beaver Dam Baptist Church and was formerly employed by Claiborne Hauling. He was a Vietnam Veteran in U. S. Marine Corp. Preceded in death by parents; Garrett and Bethel Williams; brother, Dewey Clyde Williams. Survived by wife, Brenda (Penny) Williams; children, Selina Murphy, Roger Lee Williams and girlfriend, Katie Burnette, Amanda Jones and husband Bo, Danny Williams and wife Sharon, Brenda Williams; grandchildren, Tiffanie Murphy, Chelsea Murphy, Hayleigh Murphy, Jordan Jones, Lana Jones, Madison Jones, Dallas Jones, Dakota Williams, and Abbigail Williams; sisters, Nancy Cinnamon, Shirley Williams, Kathy Williams; brothers, Coy Dean Williams, Joe Williams, and Verlin Williams. Several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Special friends, Vera and Arnold Crowe, Betty and Ralph Jones, Linda Henshaw and Chris Dopple. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 pm with fune! ral service to follow at 8 pm Thursday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Timothy Hopkins officiating. Interment 10 am Friday at Lynnhurst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made for the family care of Beaver Dam Baptist Church 4328 E. Emory Rd, 37918. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. www.lynnhurstchapel.com Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 _____________________________________________________________ Power up with a cell phone booster and never worry about weak signals again. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iigN7kZ3M13ymEVnFxVcGmgvDpzx0NQvQM75QhYt0NrJHN0Yy/