ANDERSON, THELMA E. - age 84, of Knoxville, passed away December 23, 2007. Arrangements incomplete Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City is in charge. www.mynattfh.com BURNAUGH, JACQUELINE (JACKIE) MULL - age 65 of Knoxville, TN formerly of Greenville, SC passed away Friday, December 21, 2007. Jackie was a devoted wife and mother. She was a graduate of Greenville Senior High School. Preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Charles Dewey Mull Jr. and Richard Stacy Mull. Survivors, husband of 41 years, Jerry Burnaugh; son, Jeffrey Mull Burnaugh of Austin, TX; sisters, Dorothy Louise Moon of Houston, TX, Betty Ann Moorefield of Asheville, NC, Sue Mull Jones of Greenville, SC; brothers, Thomas Mull of Raleigh, NC and Dan Mull of Duncan, SC; many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 pm Saturday, December 29, 2007 in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with inurnment to follow at Lake View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Covenant Hospice, 3001 Lake Brook Blvd., Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37909. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Burnaugh family. www.! clickfuneralhome.com CARTER, MR. PAUL SAMUEL - age 59 of 1005 S. Elm Street, Commerce, GA, died Thursday December 20, of a brief illness. He was the son of the late Arthur Thomas and Mary Lou Whiting Carter. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Carter of the home; 2 sons, Ben Carter and Andy Carter both of Knoxville, TN; one brother, James Jay Carter of Anderson, SC; sister, Helen Hudson of Bishop, GA; 5 grandchildren; and 4 step-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM from the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 PM. CASH, REV. CLARENCE ALEXANDER JR. - entered into eternal life, Saturday, December 22, 2007 at St. Mary's Holston Health Care. Associate Minister at St. Paul's Missionary Baptist Church. Family and friends will assemble at his home, 2117 Natchez Ave. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. CLONCE, EPHRIAM (E.C.) - age 87, of Rogersville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 22, 2007 at Rogersville Care and Rehab. Center after a brief illness. He was a member of East Rogersville Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in World War II. He was a 50 year member of Overton Lodge #5 F&AM and was a member of Hasson Chapter #179 Order of Eastern Star. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and was a member of Jericho Shrine Temple. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia D. Clonce; parents, Jesse and Mattie Clonce; several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Tammy Clonce of Knoxville; two-granddaughters, Shelly and Katie Clonce; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12:00(noon)- 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 27, 2007 at Colboch-Price Funeral Home. Masonic services will follow at 2:00 P.M. Thursday. Funeral services will follow the masonic services in the fune! ral home chapel with Rev. John North officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery. For those who wish memorial contributions may be made to Hawkins County Retired Teachers Scholarship Fund, In memory of E.C. Clonce , c/o Mrs. Janice Edwards 216 Windmere Place Kingsport, TN. 37664. Colboch-Price Funeral Home is serving the Clonce family. FLAHERTY, JUDY ALLEN - age 63, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, December 21, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was of the Methodist faith and retired from Sara Lee Corporation. Judy was a member of the Happy Booker's Reading Club and was a volunteer for Celebrate Recovery at Cokesbury United Methodist Church. Judy was full of energy and those who knew her were entertained by her sense of humor and mischievous wit. Preceded in death by father, James G. Allen; step-father, Henry Herbert; sister, Betsy Johnson; niece, Michele Pearce; and nephew, Ricky Herbert. Survived by daughter, Brooke Flaherty of Atlanta; mother, Frances Herbert of Knoxville; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Pam Herbert of Atlanta; niece, Alix Herbert; and great-niece, Kiley Bell of Atlanta; niece, Nicol Hutson and husband, Chris of Knoxville; beloved cat, Gigi; and a multitude of friends. A memorial service be will held on Thursday, December 27, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. at Cokesbury United ! Methodist Church, Cokesbury Center, 9919 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Residential Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938. GARRETT, BARBARA JOYCE -slipped peacefully home to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 22, 2007. She was a wonderful and caring wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend. She is preceded in death by her father, Oliver Wilson, and one infant brother, Harold Wilson. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Sonny Garrett; son and daughter in law, Michael and Kim Garrett; daughter and son in law, Melissa and George Smith, Jr.; grandchildren, Ariel & Quinn Smith, Jonah and Samuel Garrett; mother, Christine H. Wilson; and mother in law, Hattie K. Garrett; brothers and sisters, James (Shirley) Wilson, Richard (Vernice) Wilson, Dorotha Howard, Catherine (Bill) P'Simer, Oliver Wilson, Walter (Cheri) Wilson and Katie (Sid) Seals, brother and sisters in law, Terry (Pat) Garrett, Betty Jean (Jim) Gossage. She was employed by VMP Handling for many years. She leaves behind many friends and a host of other relatives to cherish her memory. She was an avid! Vol fan and loved and enjoyed all the sports her grandchildren were involved in. They were the life in her heart. She will be sadly and dearly missed by all who loved her. There will be a visitation for family and friends on Sunday, December 23, 2007 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m at Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel. Funeral service will be held on Monday at 2:00 p.m. with Bishop Bill McCool officiating. Arrangements made by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. 865-689-8888. A guestbook and additional information is available at www.lynnhurstchapel.com and you are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Mrs. Garrett at her memorial website at www.MeM.com GASSMAN, PEGGY CAGLE - age 64, of Madisonville, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2007 at her home after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. A well known and respected businesswoman, having operated Peggy Cagle & Associates Realty in Monroe County for many years. She was active in many civic organizations and worked tireless in the causes she supported, especially The Downtown Madisonville Association and the Madisonville Public Library Board. Of the Presbyterian faith. Survivors: husband, Lyle Gassman; son, Andy Cagle, Cleveland; brother-in-law, Ted Cagle, Madisonville; great-aunt & spouse, Ruth & Hubert Jones, Thornton, Ark.; several other friends & associates. Memorials may be made to the Madisonville Public Library, Attn: Kim Hicks, 884 Englewood Rd., Madisonville, TN 37354. Arrangements by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville. JARNAGIN, MICHAEL ROY - age 47 of Halls passed away Thursday, December 20, 2007. He was a veteran of the US Navy. Preceded in death by brother, Barry Jarnagin; grandparents, uncles and one aunt. Survivors: mother, Dee Jarnagin; father, Reece Jarnagin and wife Betty; brothers, Terry Jarnagin and Gary Smith; sister, Michelle Ho; special nieces, Brandi Reagan and Amanda Ho; best friend, Travis Roberts; fishing buddy, Eddie Smith. Funeral service will be held at 8:00 P.M. Sunday in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Shinlever officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:15 A.M. Monday at Bridges Funeral Home and proceed to Eastview Memorial Gardens for the interment at 11:00 A.M. Active pallbearers: Travis Roberts, Tim Jarnagin, Rusty Smith, Dennis Rutledge, Greg McGinnis and Chuck Reagan. Honorary pallbearers: Eddie Smith and Ronnie Green. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Roseberry Baptist Church Building Fund 2920 Roseberry Road Mascot, TN. 37! 806 or to the American Cancer Society 871 Weisgarber Road Knoxville, TN. 37909. The family received friends from 6-8 P.M. Sunday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com JOHNSON, GENE EDWARD - 41, of Powell, TN, formerly of Morehead, KY, an employee of Thyssen Krump Elevators, died Friday at his residence. He is survived by two children, Sydney and Dalton Johnson of Powell, TN; his parents; one brother; and three sisters. Visitation is 5 p.m. Wed., Dec. 26, and funeral 1 p.m. Thurs. Dec. 27, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, Morehead, KY. View video tribute or sign guestbook at www.northcuttandson.com KEITH, VIRGINIA - age 92 of Knoxville, passed away December 19, 2007 at Ridgeview Nursing Home. She was active in the family business "Keith Press" before pursuing a career in acting . Virginia was a renowned Broadway actress, also appearing locally in Knoxville at the Carousel; Clarence Brown, and Tennessee Theatres. She will always be remembered for her love for animals, including her dog "Boy"; cats and squirrels that she fed by hand on a daily basis. Virginia is preceded in death by her father and mother, Frederick W. Keith, Sr., and Margaret Keith; brothers, Frederick W. Keith, Jr., Robert Keith; sister, Peggy Keith Moore and nephew, Frederick W. Keith, III. Survivors include nephew, Charles Keith Moore, Knoxville; niece, Deirdra Moore, Texas; niece by marriage, Janice Keith Houser, Knoxville; great-nephew, Matthew Moore, Texas; former husband, Welby Van Horne, Boca Raton, Florida, and many special friends. Family and friends will meet Monday at the main entrance to Gre! enwood Cemetery for a 1:30 p.m. graveside service, with Dr. Dennis Davidson officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com 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 LOBERTINI, R. LANELLE ACREE -age 86, of Knoxville, passed away at Baptist Hospital approx. 10:00 am Thursday December 20, 2007 from complications of a stroke suffered two months ago. She was born Ruby LaNelle Tidwell on August 10, 1921 in Abbeville, Mississippi, and spent her youth on the family farm. At the outbreak of WW II, she worked in an aircraft factory building B-25 bombers. She married N.D. Acree (USN) during that time, which resulted in four sons. They moved to Knoxville in the early 1950's for him to pursue a medical career. Dr. N.D. Acree died in March 1965 after a lengthy illness. She subsequently married Joe E. Lobertini in July 1969, and was a loving wife during their marriage of 38 years until her death. She was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, a member of Beaver Brook Country Club for over 50 years, and a charter member of the Alliance for the Mentally Ill for over 15 years. She enjoyed her family, flowers, fishing, golf, and bridge. She was a lo! ving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She had many friends and family, all who will miss her dearly. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Dr. N. Delbert Acree and her sister, Merle Hale. She is survived by her husband, Joe E. Lobertini; sons, William L. Acree and wife Joyce of Pigeon Forge, Joseph A. and John M. Acree of Knoxville, David A. Acree Orlando, Florida; sister, Mildred Hardy of Memphis; sister-in-law, Edna Mosley; grandchildren, Bill Acree Jr., Eddie Lewis and wife Stacia and Tonja Lewis; great grandchildren, Celene Acree, Harrison and Grayson Lewis; many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 7:00 pm Wednesday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel Rev. Dan Hicks officiating. Family and friends will meet at Greenwood Cemetery on Tazewell Pike at 10:45 am Thursday for an 11:00 am graveside service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Alliance for the Mentally Ill (AMI), or the Hospice Unit at Baptist Hospital, Knoxville. Family will ! receive friends 5:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesday at Gentry-Griffey Cha! pel. MANONE, MR. JERRY GENE, JR. - passed away early Sunday morning, December 23, 2007 at his home in Clinton surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Danbury, Connecticut on December 31, 1943. He had retired from management in the retail grocery industry. His greatest love was his family and he always enjoyed making new friends. He was of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry Gene Manone, Sr. and Jenny Albano Manone. He is survived by his wife Cathy Lancaster Manone; daughters, Wendy Hamby and husband, Daryl (who was more like a son) of Halls and Catherine Manone of Durham, NC; grandchildren, Chris Hamby, Cate and Ben Manone-Coffee; sister, Lucille Boles of Clinton; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff of Covenant Homecare Hospice and also to Apple Discount Drug in Clinton for all their loving care and compassion to us during this difficult time. A memorial ! service will be announced at a later date. Jackson-Oliver Mortuary in Oliver Springs is in charge of arrangements. An on-line register book is available at www.jacksonolivermortuary.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. MINGIE, ELLA DEAN DOWLING -went to be with her Heavenly Father and deceased family on Friday, December 21, 2007 at the blessed age of 79. She was a devoted wife and special loving mother and grandmother. She was a long time standing member of the Knoxville Chapter #69 Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death earlier this year by husband of 63 years, Kenneth Earl Mingie; son, Kenneth 'Mike' Mingie; and great great grandchild, Peanut. She will always be loved and remain in our hearts forever. Her survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis Sue and Bob Nuchols, Hilda Cheryl and David Brown; son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Darlene Mingie of Seymour; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Ella Mae Dowling; sisters, Berniece McCammant of Washington, and Evelyn Mingie; grandchildren, Tammy Hunley, Beth and Eric Delph, Trent Mingie and their family, Kenny Mingie and their family, Chris and April Mingie, Chad and Debbie Mingie; great grandchildren, Ericka and T! imothy McGill, Elijah Delph and fianc�e, Teri Jones, Mashayla and Zoey Mingie, Christy Brown; great great grandchild, Emma Jones; special nieces, Brenda Landsdell and Debbie Mingie. She also leaves special friend, Regina Bradley and Covenant Hospice caregivers, Krista, Lynn, Julie, Pat, Linda, Merle, Chaplain Ernie, Cindy, Tabatha, Candace, and Glenda, Karen Thomas. Family and friends will leave Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel at 10:15 a.m. Monday and proceed to Woodhaven Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. interment service. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com OPPEGARD, JOAN - age 73 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday morning at Parkwest Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in Tuesday's paper. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is in charge of arrangements. PASCO, HILDA ANN - age 80 of Maryville passed away Saturday, December 22, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center North. Preceded in death by husband, John Anthony Pasco. Survived by son, Dr. Robert Pasco of Maryville; daughter, Annette Mary Pasco of Knoxville; brother, Bill Shaw of Del Ray Beach, FL.; sister, Rosaire Miller of North Carolina. Memorial service will be at 6:30 PM Thursday, December 27, 2007 at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey officiating. Interment will be held at the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM on Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. www.millerfuneralhome.org 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. RAYMONDO, SANTINA (TINA) - age 94 of Knoxville died at 4:20 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2007 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Tina was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church for over 50 years and a former member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Preceded in death by parents, Carl and Rosetta Raymondo; brothers, John, Sr. and Anthony Raymondo; special grandmother, Josephine Morello. Survivors: sister, Sylvia McMahan of Knoxville; niece and husband, Cynthia and Joe Bush of Alcoa; nephews and wives, John and Diane Raymondo of Knoxville and James and Sherry Raymondo of Cookeville, TN; great-nephews and wives, Kevin and Traci Bush of Kodak, Patrick and Cathy Bush of Louisville; two great-great nephews and one great-great niece; special friends, Imogene McLemore, Edna Fletcher, Maye Price, Mary Ruth Abbott, Kevin Foster, Bill McElhaney, Mike and Leslie Clarke and children. The family would like to express special thanks to the nu! rses and staff of the Nephrology Center at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 505 North Parkway, Memphis Tennessee, 38105 or East Tennessee Children's Hospital, 2018 West Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916. Family and friends will meet at Stevens Mortuary on Monday at 9:15 a.m. to go in procession to Calvary Cemetery for a 10 a.m. graveside service and interment Father, Xavier Mankel officiating. Family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Sunday followed by a Christian Wake Service at 7 p.m. at Stevens Mortuary Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Ms. Raymondo's guest book is also available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. ROGERS, LT. COL. (RET.) THOMAS O'HAGAN - age 88 of Knoxville, died December 22, 2007. He was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 26, 1919 to Harry Campbell and Julia Catherine O'Hagan Rogers and was raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He was the grandson of Thomas Patrick O'Hagan, lighthouse keeper of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse in Daytona Beach, Florida and the Amelia Island Light. This created a lifelong interest in and love for the ocean and he was a longtime member of the National Lighthouse Association. He loved being a soldier and serving his country. His Army career spanned 25 years with service in World War II and Korea and it took him and his family to Panama, Asia, Europe and throughout the United States. He was known and loved for his humor and was a gifted writer and illustrator. He had a magnificent imagination and creative ability and was never without a story for his children and grandchildren. He was a avid reader and student of history, especially the Civil Wa! r and was a member of the Civil War Roundtable and former president of the local Retired Officers Association. He was of the Catholic faith and a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church and later Sacred Heart Cathedral. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Harry and Dick. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Catherine Lucille DeLettre Rogers; daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Marty Huey, Katherine and Bob Latimer, and Beverly and Rusty McMahan; grandchildren, Thomas Dubeau (Melissa), John Rogers Huey (Randee), Rebecca Latimer and Jordan, Kendall and Chad McMahan; great-grandchildren, Noah and Alex Dubeau and Caroline O'Hagan Huey. The family would like to thank the staff of both Brakebill Nursing Home, Knoxville and Asbury Place, Maryville for their compassionate care. A prayer service will be held, Thursday, December 27, 2007 at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Monsignor Xavier Mankel officiating. Interment to follow at Highland Memorial Cemet! ery. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.r! osemortu ary.com SWINEY, MARY BETH DOUGLASS - age 39 of Maryville passed away Friday, December 21, 2007 at the family home. Employed by Rockford Manufacturing Company for over 15 years. Preceded in death by father, Richard Terry Douglass; grandparents, Floyd and Mable Snyder, Gordon and Mable Douglass. Survived by husband, Richie Swiney; daughter, Kayla Swiney of Maryville; mother, Linda Young of Alcoa; stepfather, David Dykes of Alcoa; brother, Michael John Douglass of Friendsville; special aunt and uncle, Carolyn and Oakie Triplett of Halls; a host of nieces and nephews, friends and family. Family and friends will meet at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery for the graveside and interment service, Rev. Lonnie Swiney officiating. Friends may call at their convenience from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. www.millerfunerahome.org. THOMAS, ELIZABETH "JOAN" - age 72 of Sweetwater passed away at 7:00 PM, Saturday, December 22, 2007 at home. She was a life long member of First Baptist Church in Sweetwater. Preceded in death by daughter, Tammy Marlene Thomas; parents, Arthur and Mattie Montooth Wilson; brothers, Noble Wilson and Jack Wilson; sisters, Margaret Kile and Faye Britt. Survived by: husband of 52 years Roy Thomas of Sweetwater; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Francis Thomas of Loudon, Scott and Deborah Thomas of Sweetwater, Barry and Terri Thomas of Topeka, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Katie Thomas of Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Aaron and Davia Thomas of Loudon, Kesha Thomas and Joshua Thomas of Sweetwater, Zachary Thomas and Gabriel Thomas of Topeka, Kansas. The body is at Kyker Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Wednesday, December 26, 2007 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM funeral service to follow at 8:00 PM in Kyker's Chapel with Rev. Phil Holmes officiating. Graveside service and I! nterment 11:00 AM Thursday in Sweetwater Memorial park. Kyker Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements WELLS, JAMES M., JR. - age 83 of Knoxville passed away Friday December 21, 2007 at his home in the company of family. He was a member of the Church of the Good Samaritan. Mr. Wells was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and retired from Mine Safety Appliances Company after 18 years of service. A man of great character, his greatest asset was his love of family. He set a wonderful example for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, James M., Sr. and Ruby Wells and brother, Harold Wells. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Elizabeth Wells; son, James M. Wells III "Jim" and his wife Pamela Whitworth; daughter, Jennifer DePue Norman; grandchildren, Vince DePue and fianc�e Renee Allen, Michelle Surber and husband David Surber, Ryan DePue and fianc�e Karah Dorr, Brandy Wells, Kenzie Wells; great granddaughters, Devin Surber and Dylan Surber; great grandsons, Ethen Dorr and Parker Surber; sisters, Virg! inia Patterson and Colleen James, and a host of nieces and nephews. Interment services will be held Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 11am in the Lynnhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5-6:30pm at the Church of the Good Samaritan with a memorial service to follow at 6:30pm with Rector Cal Calhoun. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Church of the Good Samaritan. Arrangements made by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. 865-689-8888. A guestbook and additional information is available at www.lynnhurstchapel.com and you are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Mr. Wells at his memorial website at www.MeM.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. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 _____________________________________________________________ Hospitality Management - Get the career you've always wanted. Click Now. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iigjBWTAK4mUg45Sddf4H8yvkxGs3UTGJecwplVLkooi8zWHI/