BROOKS, MRS. JOSIE LENA - age 70 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at East Tennessee Baptist Hospital. Arrangements will be announced later. Jarnigan & Son Mortuary in charge. DAVIS, GERALDEAN JACKSON -age 75, went to her Heavenly home December 24, 2007 after a sudden illness. Born deaf, she was a 1954 graduate of the Tennessee School for the Deaf, Knoxville. She became a Christian at an early age, and grew up in the ministry to the Deaf at First Baptist Church of Knoxville and taught children's Sunday School classes, sang in the Sign Language Choir, and enjoyed teaching American Sign Language to hearing people. She and her husband were approved by the Department of Human Services as foster parents, and had a total of seven foster children who were deaf. She was well known for her ability as a seamstress, quilt maker, craftsperson, and doing needlework and crocheting. She was an active member of Temple Baptist Church of Powell. She was preceded in death by her father, Chester Ray Jackson, mother, Virginia Mae Jackson, and sister, Carolyn Jackson Ice. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 39 years, Rev. William E. (Ed) Davis; children: Ju! lia Ann Davis of Gatlinburg, TN; Barry Davis and wife Tess, of Knoxville, TN; George Davis and wife Kyla, of Knoxville, TN; step-sons Ed, Jr. and wife Claudia of Atoka, TN; Greg Davis and wife Paula of Murrell's Inlet, SC. She was greatly blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family requests that gifts in lieu of flowers be made to the Crown College Deaf Ministries, a program in the College Missions Department c/o The Crown College, PO Box 2000, Powell, TN 37849. The family will receive friends at Berry Funeral Home on Thursday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with funeral services to follow at 8:00 PM, Dr. Clarence Sexton officiating. Family and friends will meet at Mount Olive Cemetery at 11:00 AM on Friday for interment services. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com FERGUSON, REBA GRACE WILSON - of Knoxville, went to be with her heavenly Father on Monday December 24, 2007 at the blessed age of 75. She was a devoted wife and a special loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Bud (Red) Wilson; mother, Myrtle Gann; brothers, Delbert and Carl Foster. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband, Jack Ferguson; her devoted daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Larry Maples, Patti and Donnie Fox; her very special granddaughters and husband, Amber and Steven Cagley and Ashley Collins; precious great-grandchildren, Leah Cagley 7and Hayden Sherwood; dear brother and sister-in-law, James Lonas and Hazel Foster of Phoenix, AZ; sweet sister, Darsie McCloskey of Minnesota. She loved music and dancing but devotion to her family was her life. She loved all her life-long neighbors who watched over her. Pallbearers will be Larry Maples, ! Donnie Fox, Steven Cagley, Terry Maples, Bill Caylor and Donnie Fox, Jr. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 26, 2007 in the Halls Chapel of Mynatt Funeral Home at 8 pm with Rev. Mark Allison officiating. Family and friends will meet Thursday at 12:45 pm at Lynnhurst Cemetery for interment at 1 pm. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 pm at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com FULLER, NINA MAE - age 80 of Solway passed away Sunday December 23, 2007 at her home. Preceded in death by, husband, Monroe Fuller; parents, James and Winnie Atchley; two brothers; and one sister. Survived by son, Ron and wife Becca Fuller of Knoxville; two grandchildren, Megan Fuller of Knoxville, and Jonathan and wife Lauren Fuller of Broomfield, CO; sister-in-law, Evelyn Atchley; niece, Susan Johnson and nephew Eddie Atchley all of Knoxville. Family will receive friends 10-11:30 AM Thursday December 27, 2007 with service to follow at 11:30 at Weaver Funeral Home. Rev. Ray Buchanan officiating. Interment will follow at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. www.mem.com. HENSLEY, DANIEL - age 69 of Blaine, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Bridges Funeral Home, 523-4999. HILDRETH, GEORGIA UNDERWOOD - age 97 of Lenoir City passed away Monday, December 24, 2007. She was a member of Sixth Avenue Church of God for 63 years where she organized and taught the Ladies Mission Class for many years. She was very active with the World Wide Prayer Partners. Sister Hildreth supported church missions and helped build two memorial churches in Brazil and Africa. She was elected as Woman of the Year in the state of Tennessee for Senior Citizens. She and her husband operated a grocery store in Lenoir City for many years. Preceded in death by her husband, H.E. (Everett) Hildreth; son, Will A. (Bill) Hildreth; daughter, Margaret Hamilton; granddaughter, Diane Hamilton Belisle; great-grandson, John Thomason; brothers and sisters: Grady Underwood, Toy Underwood, Charles Underwood, Houston Underwood, Cora Hall, Elsie Certain, Rachel Underwood and Mabel Eubanks. Survived by her children: Elizabeth Fritts and husband, Curtis, Frank Hildreth and wife, Ruth all of Len! oir City, Frances Brannen and husband, Fred of Cleveland, Joe Hildreth and wife, Sandra of Lenoir City, Dewain Hildreth and wife, Debbie of Ooltewah; daughter-in-law, Bettie Hildreth of Knoxville; son-in-law, Jim Hamilton of Lenoir City; 20 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; 4 great great-grandchildren; sister, Jodie Turner of Smithville; many nieces and nephews. The body will lie in state from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Sixth Avenue Church of God. Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. with Dr. Ernie Varner and Rev. Fred Brannen officiating. The family will receive friends following the funeral service. Family and friends will gather at the church by 10:30 a.m. Thursday and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Those wishing to make memorials may send them to Sixth Ave Church of God for Memorial Bibles to Africa. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at Summitview Healthcar! e Center for their support during Mrs. Hildreths illness. Clic! k Funera l Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com HOLT, WILLIAM DAVID (DAVEY) - age 19 of Lake City, Tennessee, formerly of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 22, 2007 following an automobile accident. He attended First Church of the Nazarene in Cleveland, Tn. and attended Anderson County High School, and graduated Clinton High School, in Clinton, Tn., where he was involved in basketball. Davey will be greatly missed by his family and friends. His quick wit and sense of humor was infectious and made it a treat for others to spend time with him. He was a very talented young man who had a special knack for fixing mechanical and electronic devices. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Lee Holt Jr., of Hendersonville, Tn., and family friend, Tom Steele. Survivors: loving parents, Caroline and Bill Holt, Lake City, Tn.; adoring brothers Alan, Ryan, & Grant, Lake City, Tn.; grandparents, Christa Keyes, Lake City, Tn., Anne & Howard Culberson, Cleveland, Tn.; aunts, Robin Fiveash, Clevelan! d, Tn., Leanne Fuller, Greenville, SC; cousins, Amy Ledford, Johnson City, Tn., Joseph Fiveash, Cleveland, Tn.; special friends, Ashley Loy, Andersonville, Tn., Rachel Disney, Brad Bittenger, Lake City, Tn., Adrian Carroll, Kingston, Tn. Visitation: 6:00 to 9:00 PM Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Thursday, December 27, 2007 at the Clinch River Baptist Church, Lake City, Tn. with Rev. Kelvin Stokes officiating. Interment will follow the Funeral Service at the Clinch River Baptist Church Cemetery, Lake City, TN. Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements. KIRKPATRICK, ROY T. - passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital. Arrangements will be announced later. Jarnigan & Son Mortuary in charge. LEWIS, MINEKO - age 80 of Knoxville, passed away December 19, 2007 at her home. She was a retired English instructor with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she was very active with the French Club and was an avid gardener. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Russell Lewis. Mineko is survived by her loving sons and daughter-in-law, Jon Lewis and Michael Lewis and Virginia Torczon; brother, Ken Shiroishi; sister and brother-in-law, Yo and Buck Oda, two nieces, two nephews and several cousins. Mineko will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Family and friends will meet by 1:15 p.m. Thursday at Tennessee Veterans' Cemetery for a 1:30 p.m. graveside service. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Friends of University of Tennessee Gardens, P.O. Box # 51394, Knoxville, TN 37950-1394. [email protected] .Family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.ro! semortuary.com MILLER, MILLARD (BUD) - of Knoxville, passed away at home peacefully on December 24, 2007. He retired from Rohman-Haas and a U.S. Navy veteran serving in WWII. Preceded in death by first wife, Barbara Paul Miller. Survivors, wife of 30 years, China Miller; sons, Mark and Larry Miller; daughters, Sherry Reynolds, Robyn Ford; step daughter, Telena Hodges; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; brother, L.D. Miller; sister Ila Wilkerson. Service, 11:00 a.m., Friday, Mynatt Funeral Home Chapel, Fountain City, Rev. Donny Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Lynnhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com MILLSAPS, CARL KENNETH - age 67 of South Knoxville, passed away at home on Sunday, December 23, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of Alhambra Shrine Temple Chattanooga, TN and served in the clown unit of the Shrine. Carl had a passion for the children of the burn unit and the crippled children of the Shrine Hospitals. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. Carl worked for ORNL and TVA electrical local union IBEW # 760. He was an avid gardener, a kind, compassionate, and giving man, "The salt of the Earth". Survived by the love of his life for 17 years Pat Millsaps; daughter Emily; step daughters Robin, and Dr. Lisa Wolford; parents Carl and Flora Millsaps; brother Ray Millsaps; sisters Linda Haun, Margaret Owens, and Hazel Woodward; mother-in-law Ann Smith; brother-in-law, Don Smith and wife Anne; several nieces and nephews and special friends, Lynn and Laura Julian. The family wishes to thank Dr. Gary Lethco and staff, Dr. Wahid ! Hanna, The Chemo Nurses @ U.T. and the Wellness Community for their medical assistance and friendship. Service will be in the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home on Wednesday at 7 with Dr. Deron Cobb officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 prior to the service. OPPEGARD, JOAN ALBERTA - age 73 of Knoxville, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 23rd. Beloved wife, mother and Mamaw, Joan dedicated her life to loving and guiding her large family. Left to mourn her passing is Galen Keith Oppegard, her husband of 50 years, her 8 children, and 30 grandchildren. Joan was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on October 3rd, 1934. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1956 from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN. An important part of her life was living and sharing her faith. She encouraged her children and grandchildren to always attend church and grow in the love of Christ. Joan was a founding member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church where she remained an active and fervent member the rest of her life. From large candle-lit dinners for the Holidays to garden parties for the grandchildren, Joan created special memories for all. She loved crafts and cooking. She was an accomplished seamstress who sewed and smocked beautif! ul heirloom garments for her grandchildren. In addition to being a teacher, Girl Scout leader, and career counselor, Joan's hobbies included analyzing the Stock Market. She established a women's investment group and taught classes in stock selection throughout Knoxville. Joan combined her love for travel and education with a trip to New York City and a meeting with the President of the New York Stock Exchange. Joan believed in being an achiever and encouraged her loved ones to do the same. One of her proudest moments came when her son Peter Oppegard earned an Olympic Medal in Pairs Figure Skating in Calgary Canada in 1988. Joan, our: Beloved Wife, Bride, Mother, Grandmother, Coach, Tour Guide, Counselor, Musician, Disciplinarian, Story Teller, Listener, World Traveler, Teacher, Friend, Manager, Mother-In-Law, Mamaw, Nurse, Servant of the Lord. You are loved and sadly missed, but you are in our hearts forever. Joan was preceded in death by parents: Theodore and Loretta McAfe! e. Survivors include husband Galen Keith Oppegard; 8 children:! Patrici a (Peter) Dueber of Knoxville, TN, Peter (Karen) Oppegard of Newport Beach, CA, Peggy (Michael) Thomas of Kansas City, KS, Pam (Matthew) Carter of Tunbridge Wells, England, Pierrette (Ken) Mathes of Knoxville, TN, Paulette (Bill) Foley of Lakeville, MN, Paul (Lori) Oppegard of Knoxville, TN, Preston (J.J.) Oppegard of Durham, NC; 30 grandchildren: Stephanie, Kaylee and Nick Dueber; Olivia and Sophia Oppegard; Andrew, Will, Danielle and Brittany Thomas; Elliot, Madeleine, Eugenia, Hugo and Henry Carter; Michael, Julia, John, Joseph, Thomas and Elizabeth Mathes; Kayla, Jack and Adrienne Foley; Kayla, Nolan, Marlie, Jenna, and Gavin Oppegard; Anna and Megan Oppegard. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, December 27 at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with a Christian Wake Service to follow at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 28, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Forest Cemetery. Di! nner following the events at the Church Great Room. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John Neumann Catholic Church Building Fund, 225 Jamestowne Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37934 or to Gift of Life Transplant House, 705 Second Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Oppegard family. www.clickfuneralhome.com PERRIN, AGNES FERN GRAVES - age 90 of Knoxville, died December 24, 2007. Fern was an active member of Inskip Baptist Church for more than fifty years. In 2005, she was honored for 16,000 hours of service to St. Mary's Hospital through St. Mary's Auxiliary. Preceded in death by her husband, Earl Bruce Perrin; parents, Elmer and Bessie Cardwell Graves; brothers, Harry Graves and Avrell Graves; sisters, Ruth Clapp, Lorene Hubbs, and Alma Clapp. Survived by her son, Phil D. Perrin (Wilda) and daughter, Kay Perrin Bond (Steve); grandchildren, Noelle Perrin, Lydia Scruggs, Leanne Parsons, and Amy McGinnis; sister, Betty Graves; eight great-grandchildren; seven nephews and eight nieces. Memorial gifts may be made to Inskip Baptist Church, 4810 Rowan Road, 37912 or to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for World Missions. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 26 followed by a 2:00 p.m. service celebrating her life. Interment will follow at Greenw! ood Cemetery. Pastor Mike Segers officiating. Serving the family: Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Mrs. Perrin's guest book is also available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. PERRY, WILMA JEAN - age 73, of Knoxville died suddenly Saturday, December 22, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center North. She attended Cedar Ridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rachel and Elmer White; son, Calvin Parsons; sister, Hazel DeFoe; brother, Charles White. Her survivors include her sons: Wayne, Steven, and David Parsons, and Donnie Talley; daughter, Brenda White; sister and brother-in-law, Della and Ralph Pressley; brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Ellen White; 17 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. George Pressley officiating. Family and friends will meet Thursday at Bookwalter Cemetery for an 11:00 A.M. interment service. The family will receive friends 6:00-7:00 P.M. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com PRITTIE, GREGORY ALLEN - 52, passed away suddenly Sunday, December 23, 2007 at his home in Powell, TN. He was born January 14, 1955 in Alpena, Michigan to Richard A. and Helen M. Prittie. His father predeceased Greg in 2004. Greg spent his childhood and teen years in Ossineke, MI, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and other outdoor activities before moving to Knoxville in 1981. Like his dad, Greg took great pride in his skill as a carpenter and had worked on many homes and structures in the Knoxville area. Greg was known as a big guy with a big heart. At times, he opened his home to the homeless. If anyone needed a hand he was always there to help. He enjoyed socializing with his friends at the "social club/community center", solving Sudoku puzzles, and cooking for friends. Greg will be missed by his mom, Helen; his sister and brother in law, Kathy and Bill McCalla; two nephews, Matt and Chris McCalla; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends. A memori! al service is scheduled for Thursday, December 27, 5:00pm at Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 4110 Central Ave. Pk., Knoxville 37912. Memorials may be sent to the church designated for Building Fund or Childhood Developement Center. I love you all dearly, Now don't shed a tear, I'm spending my Christmas With Jesus this year. Copyright 1989 J.W. Mooney, Jr. PROFFITT, RONALD DARRELL - age 54, went to be with the Lord December 23, 2007 at UT Hospital. He was an employee of M&W Architectural Products. Preceded in death by father, Roy Proffitt, brothers, Buddy and Tommy Proffitt. Survived by mother, Lillie Proffitt; sister, Barbara Pelfrey; beloved son, Tommy Proffitt and daughter, Hannah Proffitt; wife, Heidi Proffitt; mother in law, Judy Crist; nephews, Mark Proffitt, Thad Proffitt, Todd and Darrell Pelfrey; nieces, Debra Smith, Kathy Pelfrey, Hope Proffitt; sisters in law, Nancy Frazier, Roxana Palmer, Mary Burks, Amy Butler; brothers in law, Thomas Kettlehake, Jr., Kevin Crist, Jr.; and a host of loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contact KCC at 690-0855. Family and friends will meet at Knoxville Christian Center on Cedar Bluff Thursday December 27, 2007 at 7 p.m. for a memorial service. RAINWATER, JOANN - age 77 of Powell, passed away Sunday afternoon at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Gentry-Griffey. ROSE, JOEL MARK - age 47, of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 23, 2007 at UT Hospital. God sent us Joel on January 27, 1960. He was a good, hardworking, kind, gentle person who went about doing good for others. Joel loved sports and fishing. He was preceded in death by his brother, Vernon Rose, Jr. He leaves behind to await our call, parents, Vernon and Shirley Rose; sister, Sheryl Rose; brothers, Chuck and wife, Kathy Rose, Danny Rose; very special friend, Jama Loveday; special cousin, Greg; neighbors, Darren and Katheryn; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor David Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Meridian Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 PM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com STAIR, NORA JEANNETTE SHARP - 91 of Clinton, Tennessee, slipped peacefully home to be with her Lord on Monday, December 24, 2007. She was born in Lafollette, Tennessee, on November 21, 1916. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Clinton and an employee of the Clinton Public Library. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Russell Sharp and Effie Florence Rogers; husband, Lee Jerome Stair; sisters Lorraine Patterson, Gladys Stafford and Betty Henceroth. She is survived by her sister, Ursa Sharp, of Oak Ridge, and brother, Roger Sharp, of Clinton. Other survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph Stair and Carolyn of Hilton Head, SC, David Stair and Patsy of Hardin Valley; daughter, Effie Thursa Stair, of Frederick, MD; grandchildren, Steve Stair and Peggy, Cindy Collins and John, Gina Raby and Kenny, Kristy Rouillard, Brian Williams and Bradley Williams; great-grandchildren, Cameron, Landen and Bennett Stair, Stephanie and Caroline Collins, J! ennifer and Nicholas Raby, Camille and Claire Williams. She also is survived by several nieces and nephews, special friends Dotti Pease and Bob Larson, loving nephew Jerry Patterson. Mrs. Stair's family is grateful to Sally Stair and other employees of Briarcliff Health Care Center for the wonderful care she was given in the last few years of her life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Clinton Public Library, 118 S. Hicks St., Clinton, TN 37716. A service will be held at Holley Gamble Funeral Home, Thursday at 7 p.m. with Rev. Samuel Dean officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. prior to the service. Holley Gamble Funeral Home, Clinton, is in charge of all arrangements. STALSWORTH, TRESSIE MAE DAVIS - age 80, of Blaine, TN (Indian Ridge Community) passed away at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, December 23, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville following an extended illness. She was born August 29, 1927 in Grainger County, TN and was a member of Indian Ridge Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Jake Stalsworth; and infant daughter, Martha Anne Stalsworth; parents, Berlin A. and Bertha M. (Yates) Davis. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Patsy (Pat) and David Branch of Knoxville; daughter, Teresa Whaley of Mascot, TN; son, Danny Stalsworth of Blaine, TN; grandchildren, Tony Whaley, Tonya Overholt, Timmy Whaley, Teena Chamberlain, Jamie Owens, David Branch and Justin Stalsworth; great grandchildren, Courtney Overholt, Amber Overholt, Clayton Chamberlain, Jessica Clay, Taylor Whaley, Jakeb Chamberlain and Breeanna Clay; brother, Parke (Eleanor) Davis of Blaine, TN; sister, Anna Morgan of Rutledge, TN; several! nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Martha Smith and Sylva Stalsworth, both of Blaine. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 28, 2007 at Indian Ridge Baptist Church with Reverend Mike Lee and Reverend Dean Braden officiating. Interment to follow in Indian Ridge Church Cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the services. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening, December 27, 2007 at Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Robert C. Alley and nurse, Sally Phillips.Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN (865) 397-2711 www.farrarfuneralhome.com STATUM, JOHN BERTRAND, JR. - 70, passed away at his home on Friday, December 21, 2007 .Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Mr. Statum served his country in the US Marine Corps. He later retired with Vulcan Materials, working in Fredericksburg, VA, and Concord, NC, as plant office administrator. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne; two sons, John Bertrand Statum III of La Grange, NC, and David Michael Statum of Emporia, VA; one daughter, Cynthia Renee Whitfield of Greenville, NC; two step-children, Deborah Thornton Pendleton of Oley, PA, and Michael Leroy Thornton III of Vero Beach, FL; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Bertrand Statum, Sr., and Iris Mona Idell Statum, of Knoxville, TN. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 28, at Raymer Funeral Home in Huntersville, NC. Raymer Funeral Home is serving the family. Stokely, Mr. Jessie "Ray" - age 67, of Harriman, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 23, 2007 in the Roane Medical Center, Harriman. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood with Rev. Waylon Payne and Rev. David Tapp officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 26 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Evans Mortuary. An online register is available at www.evansmortuary.net. TAYLOR, LARRY R. - age 67 of Maryville TN, passed away Sunday December 23rd after a valiant fight with cancer at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by parents, Lamar and Jonnie James Taylor; brothers, James Edward and Lamar Taylor, Jr.; sisters in law, Molly (Mrs. George) Taylor and Dortha (Mrs. Darrell) Taylor. Larry was a member of Forest Hill Baptist Church and enjoyed working in the sound room. He was a hunter and an avid sporting clay shooter and will be missed by his "shooting buddies". He served his country with the Air Force and the Air National Guard. He retired as Senior Master Sergeant in August 1994. His military service included the Cuban Missile Crisis, Strike Force in Thailand, and Desert Storm. He is survived by his wife, Christine Fears Taylor; son, Loren James Taylor; brother and sister in law, Charles and Bettye Taylor; brothers, George Taylor and Darrell Taylor; sister, Virginia Taylor Lewis; brothers in law and wives, Jerry and Maria Fear! s, Gary and Kristie Fears, Ted and Tammy Fears; sisters in law and husbands, Loretta and Charles Schuldt, Barbara and Jerry Wheeler, Dixie and Bill Altom; and his special sister in law, Patricia Fears; and many nieces and nephews and wonderful friends. The funeral will be at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harry Sherrer, Rev. Joe White and Rev. Charlie Carpenter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family and friends will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Forest Hill Cemetery for the interment service. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to: Forest Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 1850 Forest Hill Road, Maryville TN 37801 or The American Cancer Society, c/o Jill B. Rollins, 2330 Chesterfield Dr., Maryville TN 37803. www.mccammonammonsclick.com WHEATLEY, ROBERT BANNER "BEAU" - age 39, of South Knoxville, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2007 at Baptist Hospital. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. He was a 1986 graduate of Doyle High School and 1991 graduate of the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Beau was an 8th grade History teacher at South Doyle Middle School and formerly taught at William Blount High School. He had a lifelong love of High School and UT Football. He currently was an offensive statistician for Sevier County High School. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and teacher and will be missed by all whose lives he touched. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Clary, and grandfather, R.B. Wheatley. He is survived by wife, Korey Wheatley; daughter Chloe; father, Mike Wheatley, mother, Becky Wheatley; brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Kati Wheatley; grandmother, Kathryn Wheatley; great aunts and uncles: Margaret McMillian! ; Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Wood; Dot Wood; aunt and uncle, Larry and Carolyn Major; cousins: Laura Wells, Sarah Libman, Joe Libman, and Melissa Malasitt, Bill and David Clary, and Robert Wood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 7:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Don Wilson and Rev. Clarence Hall officiating. Family and friends will meet at Berry Funeral Home at 10:00 AM on Friday and proceed Highland South Cemetery for an 11:00 AM interment service. Pallbearers will be Jim Wolfenbarger, Gary Wear, Wes Spurling, Dave Belknap, Rick Billbury, Mike Langford, and Tony Linkenfelter. Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com WITT, JERRI LYNN HAMILTON - age 61, died unexpectedly December 22, 2007 at her North Knoxville home. She was an East High graduate in the Class of 1964 and a member of North Hills Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Hamilton and her stepfather, W. R. Campbell. Her survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Gina and Kenny Williams of Corbin, KY; sisters and brothers-in-law, Julia and Coy Smith, Barbara and Richard Born, all of Knoxville; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Millicent Hamilton of Loudon; and special friend, Jerry Raffle. Funeral service 7:00 P.M. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Joel Rood officiating. Family and friends will meet at Sunrise Cemetery in Grainger County Friday for an 11:00 A.M. interment service. The family will receive friends 5:30-7:00 P.M. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 _____________________________________________________________ Tax Preparation Services - Click Here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iigAEaJo4qbZBu4BIY5NJ7vgvC7FCq3iuNwvzPqAknThvjr3E/