AGEE, MR. FRANK C. - age 91 of LaFollette, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2007, St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He attended the LaFollette United Methodist Church, was a member of Campbell County Masonic Lodge #778 F.&A.M., and was a Shriner. He owned and operated Agee and Walters Furniture Store for over 70 years. Preceded in death by wife, Nina Dossett Agee and son, Billy Frank Agee. Survivors: brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Lucille Claiborne; nephews, John Hogan Claiborne IV and Frank Moore and wife, Mellissa all of LaFollette; niece, Frances M. Allen of Nevada City, CA; 7 great nieces and nephews; several other relatives and friends. Funeral services Friday 7 p.m. at LaFollette United Methodist Church with Rev. Dave Henderson officiating. Family and friends will meet Saturday 10 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services and interment. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday before services at the church. In lieu of flower! s, family requests that memorials be sent to: the LaFollette United Methodist Church, 808 E. Central Ave., LaFollette, TN 37766. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Frank C. Agee. AVERY, BELVA ANN JORDAN - age 62 of Corryton, was released from her earthly chains to go home with the Lord August 26, 2007. She was a member of Little Flat Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, James Willard Jordan. Survivors: mother, Elva Jordan; devoted daughter, care giver, and best friend, Angie Williams; incredibly loyal son-in-law, Neal Williams; the sunshine in her life, granddaughter, Rebecca Williams; sisters, Shirley Stalcup and Judye Gribble; brother, Doyle Jordan; 4 nieces; 3 nephews; 4 great nieces; and 2 great nephews. Family and friends will meet 1:15 Wednesday at Little Flat Creek Cemetery for interment service at 1:30. Arrangements by Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com. BELL, ALVIN BOYD, JR. "A.B." - age 89 of Powell, beloved father and grandfather, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ, Monday, August 27, 2007. A.B. was a member of Powell United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Hinton Bell; parents, Alvin Boyd Bell, Sr. and Sallie Ailor Bell of Powell; sisters, Mary Alyce Bell and Frances Bell Anglin. Survived by his sons, Alfred B. Bell of Knoxville and David B. Bell of Powell; granddaughter, Rebecca Bell Jenkins and grandson-in-law, Jerald Jenkins, and great granddaughter, Caroline Jenkins of Knoxville. The family wishes to give special thanks to the following: Alternative Care Sitting Services and their caring and dedicated staff and Dr. Kelly Baker, M.D. and nurse Gail for their care and kindness. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Highland Memorial Park for a 10:00 a.m. graveside service and interment with Rev. Ronnie Arnold and Rev. Tim Guthrie officiating. Pallbearers will be nephews and ne! phews-in-law. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Arlington Baptist Church Building Fund, 1928 Fairmont Blvd., Knoxville 37917. Friends may call at their convenience on Wednesday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Mr. Bell's guest book is also available at: www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. BOLING, JESSIE WINFORD - age 88 of Seymour went to be with the Lord Tuesday August 28, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Evie Boling, several brothers and sisters. Survivors: wife of 51 years, Claudette Boling; sons, Richard Boling, Jessie Boling, Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Thomas Paluzzi; grandchildren, Gary Ott and wife Stephanie, Chris Ott and wife Hilary, Christy Boling; greatgrandchildren, Cody, Mackenzie and Micah Ott; sister, Ola Helton; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet 10am Thursday at Boyd's Creek Cemetery for graveside service and interment with Rev. Roy Berrier officiating. Military Honors provided by American Legion Post #104. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, 122 Peacock Ct, Seymour TN 37865 (577-2807). www.atchleyfuneralhome.com. BORING, PATRICIA (PATSY) ANN TURNER - age 72 of Concord, went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, August 28, 2007 at Park West Hospital surrounded by her family. Patsy was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1953. Patsy was a fun & loving wife, mother to 3 children and Memaw to her 5 grandchildren. She will be remembered for her joy, energy, and zest for life. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Elberta Turner. She is survived by: her devoted husband of 53 years, Ben Boring; daughter and son-in-law, Benna and Phil Dortch of Farragut; sons and daughters-in-law, Van and Bonnie Boring of Louisville, Brad and Gail Boring of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Nicole Harris, Michelle Cosse, Camden and Hallie Boring, Matthew Boring; sister and brother-in-law, Jewell and Jack Morgan of Maynardville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby and Faye Turner of New Market, Gene and Jean Turner of Knoxville; special siste! r-in-law Kathlyn Davis and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank all the staff, nurses, and doctors who cared so lovingly for Patsy at Park West Hospital. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Thursday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. with Rev. Don Acton officiating. Pallbearers are Phil Dortch, Rick Ford, Keith Pankey, David Graham, Richard Duisen and Lloyd Bell. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Friday at Concord Masonic Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Boring family. www.clickfuneralhome.com. BRADY, CARL EDWARD - 82 of Strawberry Plains, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at Jefferson City Health and rehab Center. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains and Masonic Lodge #462, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Scottish Rite 3rd Degree Team, Kerbella Shrine, Jefferson County Shrine Club, Kodak OES and ODD Fellows Lodge #346. A WWII Army veteran and a retired Southern Railway employee with 44 years of service. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Fielden Funeral Home, New Market. 475-3468. BURNETT, RUTH - age 74 of South Knoxville, passed away Monday, August 27, 2007. She was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. Ruth was cofounder of the South Knoxville Neighborhood Reunion and was retired from Palm Beach Company. Preceded in death by: parents, Monroe (Roe) and Grace Lewis. Survived by: loving husband of 56 years, Alvin Burnett; special pet, Ali; sons, Tony and Craig Burnett, Ruth's, "special girls", Debbie and Sherry; grandchildren, Stephanie Ramsay and husband, Michael, Josh Burnett; sister, Bernice Thacker and husband, Ken; sisters-in-laws, Glenda Kay Dockins, Betty Edwards and husband, Arthur; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Trula "Bootsie" Lawson, Buddy Tharp; neighbor, Dorothy Blakely. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway, with funeral service to follow at 8:00 pm, Rev. Charlie McNutt officiating. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery on Thursday f! or 10:00 am interment services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: the Humane Society, 800 Millwood Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. www.berryfuneralhome.com. DECKER, LEIGH BETTIS - age 37 of Loudon, passed away suddenly Monday, August 27, 2007. She was a 1988 graduate of Loudon High School and a 1993 graduate of East Tennessee State University. Leigh was a member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church and was a longtime employee of Adult Community Training. She dedicated much of her life toward the betterment of others. Preceded in death by grandparents, Sam Miller, Ella Mae Miller and Clarence Bettis. She is survived by her husband, Billy John Decker; parents, Linda and Charles Bettis; sister, Amanda Monks and husband, Kim; niece, Logan Monks; nephew, Cameron Monks; grandmother, Edith Bettis; father-in-law, Edwin Decker; mother-in-law, Arleen Decker; special pets, BooBoo and Hazelnut; many aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Richesin officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday at L! oudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com. DUNCAN, LILLIE MAE - age 58 of Corryton Plainview Community, passed away Monday, August 27, 2007. Preceded in death by: mother, Alberta Wyrick. Leaving behind loving husband of 35 years, Benjamin Duncan; daughter, Crystal Duncan; son and wife, Tommy and Angie Duncan; granddaughter, Heather Wilson; father, Rector Wyrick; sisters, Mary Lawson, Christine Myers, Donna Bridges; brothers R.B., William, Clyde, Leon, and Ronnie; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other family. Family will receive friends 6 to 9 Wednesday, August 29 in the chapel at Cooke Mortuary. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday. Reverend Clyde Beeler, and Reverend Everett Kitts officiating. Interment in Halls Memory Garden. Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville, TN. EDMONDSON, MR. RAY E. - age 75 of Maynardville, passed away Monday morning, August 27, 2007 at his home. Saved from eternal death by grace through faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a US Army Veteran and was preceded in death by: parents, Herbert and Kate (Smith) Edmondson; brothers, Harrell and sister-in-law Irene Edmondson, Myrl Edmondson, Earl and Marshal Edmondson. Survived by: loving wife, Nellie R. Edmondson; daughter, Porshia R. Edmondson, all of Maynardville; sisters, Ms. Kathleen Bennett (Maynardville), Ms. Lela Edmondson (Knoxville); brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Leanna Sue Edmondson (Iowa), Glen and Lynne Edmondson (Maryville), Sue Edmondson (Michigan); several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Milan Baptist Church with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m., Rev. Matthew Cooke and Rev. Casey Anders officiating. Pallbearers: Bob Mee, Allen Russell, Jim Scott, Larry Mullins, Carlos Hartgrove, Demi Elk! ins, Charles E. "Nig" Cox and Terry Chittum. Honorary pallbearers will be all nephews. Family and friends will meet at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Ailor Mortuary to proceed to Monroe Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service with Full Military Honors conducted by East TN Veterans Honor Guard. Ailor Mortuary, Maynardville. Our Obituary Line is: 865-992-1114. JELLICORSE, PAUL WOODSON - age 45 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday August 26, a loving husband, father and son. Preceded in death by: his mother, Patricia (McLoughlin) Jellicorse. Survived by: wife, Kathy Jellicorse; son, Justin Thomas Jellicorse; stepsons, Corey Pursetty, Stanley and Tim Baker; father, J.W. (Tom) Jellicorse; stepmother, Charlotte Jellicorse; sister and brother-in-law, Michelle and Craig Seaman; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Alice Jellicorse, Michael and Donna Jellicorse, Tim Jellicorse, Joseph and Joan Jellicorse; Patrick (Mac) and Marla Jellicorse and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 am Thursday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church for the Mass of the Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Monsignor Xavier Mankel officiating. Active pallbearers will be: Alex Vineyard, David Code, Andrew Shannon, Andrew "Buddy" Gettlefinger, Patrick Gerard, Phillip MacDonald, John Hartman, with honorary pallbearer Timmy Andrews. Family and friends wi! ll proceed to Jellicorse-Beasley Cemetery in Elmwood Tennessee for interment services at 3:00 pm Central Standard Time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: the Justin Thomas Jellicorse Scholarship Fund c/o Tom Jellicorse 7112 Warren Lane Corryton, TN 37721. Family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 pm Wednesday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel. JENKINS, THE HONORABLE RAY L. - died August, 24, 2007. Judge Jenkins was born in Knoxville on April 23, 1936 to Erby Jenkins and his wife Nell. His father practiced with his uncle, Aubrey, and Ray H. Jenkins in the famed firm of Jenkins & Jenkins. Judge Jenkins attended Central High School and then the University of Tennessee where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and was class President in 1954. He received his law degree from the University of Tennessee in 1959 and was named in the Order of the Coif. He was Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review. He was appointed Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee. He has regaled many of his friends with stories of his prosecutions of moonshiners during his tenure. After the Republican Party lost the 1960 election, Judge Jenkins went into practice with his dad, uncle and Ray H. Jenkins in the firm of Jenkins & Jenkins. At the time of his election to the bench in 1982, he was in practice as a solo pract! itioner. He also practiced with Rom Meares. He took the oath of office on September 1, 1982 and was re-elected three more times. September 1, 2007 is the twenty-fifth anniversary of his ascension to the bench. He became the Chief Judge of the Knox Criminal Court upon retirement of Judge Balitsaris in 1989. Judge Jenkins was a member of the Tennessee Judicial Conference and was member of its Rules Committee. He was a member emeritus of American Inns of Court, Hamilton Burnett Chapter, as well as a former member of the Great Smoky Mountain Conservation Association. Judge Jenkins was a member of the Sons of the Revolution. He was a thirty-second degree Scottish Rite of the Freemasons at the Bright Hope Chapter 557. He was in the Kerbela Shriners and the Royal Order of Jesters, Court 057. He was a brother in Sigma Chi fraternity. He, along with Judge James Jarvis, Lou Woolf and John Lockridge, was a charter member of the Order of the Orange. A talented musician in his own right! , Judge Jenkins was a member of the Knoxville's Musicians Asso! ciations . Indicative of his intellect, he was a member of Mensa. He was a member of the bar associations of Knoxville, Tennessee and the American Bar Association. Judge Jenkins leaves his wife, Michele and stepson Robert Carter Ball, his wife Elizabeth; daughter Lee Ann Jenkins Workman and her husband Mark; son Ray Hal Jenkins and his wife Belynda; and daughter Linda Miriam Jenkins Hatcher and her husband Mark. His grandchildren are Rebecca Harman Workman Kilday and husband Derek Kilday, Margaret Leeann Workman, Ray Hoover Jenkins, Andrew Hodge Jenkins, Leah Katherine Jenkins, Bryan Alan Hatcher, Mark Cameron Hatcher, Caroline Rose Hatcher; and step-grandchildren Trevor Stephens Lockhart, Bryan Alan Hatcher and Alexandria Mary Ball. He also leaves behind his faithful friend, Chen. There will be a private service at 11am on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Seqouyah Hills Presbyterian Church in the chapel with an interment to follow at Highlands Mausoleum with a Masonic Service. The publ! ic memorial service will be at 5:30 on Thursday, August 30, 2007 in the sanctuary at Seqouyah Hills Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow. There will be reserved seating for Judges, who are requested to wear their robes. Any floral contributions are to be sent to Highland Memorial (Bearden), 5315 Kingston Pike, 865-588-0567. JOHNSON, JOHN "J J" - of Knoxville, the Lord called him home, August 26, 2007 at his home. Born December 15, 1928 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late George Lambert and Rosa L. Johnson. Deacon of Boyd St. Church. He was very dedicated to his church home and church family. He always went to visit the sick and helped care for some of the elderly at his church. He was employed for Regas Restaurant for over thirty years and was employed later for Star Sales, where he retired. Preceded in death by: mother, Rosa Lee Johnson; sisters, Alma Stokes and Lucille Steger; brother, Richard Stokes. Survivors: sister and devoted brother-in-law, Raynor (Johnny) Dave; nephews, Robert L. Stokes, Jonathan and Adrian Dave; nieces, Rose Lee Reed Mobley; cousins, Lorraine Jones, Chicago, James "Bubba" Brown, Dorothy Cantrell, Ira Minnefee and Roy Brown; several great, great great-nieces and nephews; special friend, Barbara Young; other relatives and friends to include, Lucy Smith, Maggie James and ! Grace Smith. Special thanks to Hospice Nurses, Tonya, Rebecca and Terri. Family will receive friends, 11:00-11:30 a.m., Thursday at Boyd St. Church of God, Elder Zack Flack, officiating. Interment Tennessee State Veteran's Cemetery. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com JONES, MAHAYLA ELIZABETH PATE - 10 month old infant daughter of Timmy Jones and Sarah Pate of Knoxville, passed away Sunday August 26, 2007 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. In addition to her parents, Mahayla Elizabeth is survived by: her grandparents, Tim and Nancy Jones, Harold Pate and Kathy Martin, all of Knoxville; great grandparents, Alvin and Elizabeth Weaver, Lindy and Callie Jones, Buford Metcalf; aunts, Bambi Munsey and Samantha Hall. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Richard Young officiating. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home at 9 a.m. Thursday and proceed to Lake View Cemetery for graveside services at 10 a.m. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Mahayla Elizabeth Pate Jones. www.clickfuneralhome.com. LANE, RICHARD E. (RICKY) - age 53 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospice. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by sister, Robin Lane. He is survived by: his parents, Hobert and Juanita Lane of Knoxville. Also survived by: daughters, Kristina Thomas and husband Eddie of Halls, Amber Lane and friend Jerry Shinlever; grandchildren, Sage, Andrew and Jerry; brothers, Gary, Michael and Dennis, all of Knoxville; special aunts, Verna and Dorothy; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 in the chapel of Evergreen Funeral Home. The interment will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 30, 2007. Family and friends will meet at Mt. Olive Cemetery at 10:45 for the 11:00 o'clock interment. Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Hwy., Knoxville (865-637-7955) is honored to serve the family of Richard E. (Ricky) Lane. LEE, FRANK WILLIAM - age 80 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a WWII Veteran of the United States Army. Retired from Cherokee Porcelain Enameling Corporation, he enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and visiting with family. He is survived by: his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Lee; sons, Larry Lee and wife Carrie, Randy Lee and wife Susie; daughter, Pam Arrowood and husband Dale; grandchildren, Angela Lett, Robin Keeling, Jason Lee, Whitney Lee, Jesse Arrowood; great-grandchildren, Matthew Lett, Daniel and Andrew Keeling, Lydia and Jaedyn. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 29 from 6-8 p.m. at Highland Memorial Funeral Home with the services to follow in the funeral home chapel, Rev. Charlie Reynolds officiating. Family and friends will meet at Highland Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday by 1:45 p.m. to go in procession to Highland Memorial Cemetery for a 2:00 p.m. graveside service. Highland Me! morial 588-0567. Mr. Lee's guestbook can be signed at: www.highlandmemorialparks.com. LOWE, JUANITA BURRESS - of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette, passed away August 27, 2007 at Shannondale Nursing Home. She was a member of Nicks Creek Baptist Church for many years. Preceded in death by: parents, P.B. and Biddie Burress; husband, of 56 years, J.M. Lowe; son, Jeff Lowe; brothers, R.E., Ova, and Roy Burress; sisters, Geneva Burress and Vena Cross. Survivors: son, Lawrence and wife Evelyn Lowe; daughter, Barbara and husband Laymond Cross, all of Knoxville; daughter-in-law, Marie Lowe of Largo, FL; sister, Cleta Thomas of Knoxville; grandchildren, Edward and Deanna Lowe, Janet and John Sosville, Tammy and Danny Long, Jeff Jr. and Jacob Lowe; great grandchildren, Brittany, Randall, Alex, Channing, Dalton, Hunter and Madison; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Pallbearers: Edward Lowe, John and Alex Sosville, Danny and Dalton Long and Wendell Cross. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 29th from 6-8 pm prior to services at Martin Wilson Fu! neral Home in LaFollette, TN with Rev. Keith Massengale officiating. Graveside service will be held on Thursday at 11 am at Campbell Memorial Gardens. MERRIMAN, MARY JANE - age 82 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2007 at her home. She was a member of Pratt's Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by: son, PFC Eddie Merriman, and by Carolyn Ann Merriman. Survived by: sons, Jackie Armstrong and wife Judy, Greg Merriman, and Rodney Merriman, all of Knoxville; daughter, Sherry Elaine Young and husband Jim of Springfield, TN; grandchildren, Brandy Garner, Devin Armstrong and wife Nancy of Knoxville; special friends, Frank and Barbara Jeane Sharp. A very special thanks to caregiver, Lori Weaver. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday August 28, 2007 in the Chapel of Evergreen Funeral Home with the service to follow at 8:00 p.m. Rev. lee Chorn will be officiating. The interment will be Wednesday, August 29, 2007, in the Union Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Pallbearers: Rob, Tommy, Tracy, Robbie, Jeff, Eric. Honorary Pallbearers: Jackie Vineyard, Sherrill, Frank Sharp, Bud Sharp, Bud Naill, Paul ! Slimp; Alternate: Ray Vineyard. Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Hwy., Knoxville, (637-7955) is honored to serve the family of Mary Jane Merriman. MISE, DAVID - age 72 of Heiskell, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at his residence. David worked at Dun-Rite Heating & Air a company owned by his son, Bill Mise which he previously owned and operated. He is preceded in death by parents, David Henry and Olga Mise. He is survived by: wife of 33 years, Virginia Mise of Heiskell; sons, Bill Mise and wife Debra of Heiskell, Mike Cantrell and wife Kathleen of Heiskell; daughters, Angie Holloway of Maynardville; Tish Gordon of Heiskell; grandchildren, Michael Glenn Cantrell, Billy Gordon, Brandon Holloway, Trevor Lee Mise, Melinda Lou Mise, Tyler Maples, Bridgett Maples; brothers, Drew Mise and wife Nellie of FL; sisters, Clara Jo McConnell of IN, Nancy Gara of IN, Wilma Barnhorse and husband Clifford of IN, Patty and Mary Mise of IN; nephew, Dennis McConnell and wife Teresa of IN; several other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, August 30, 2007 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funera! l services following in the chapel. His graveside will be 11:00 am, Friday at Mise Family Cemetery in Heiskell. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. NICELY, JOE KEITH - 49, died August 17, 2007, at his home in Barrow, Alaska. Joe was born August 1, 1958, and spent his youth in South Knoxville. He was preceded in death by: father, Billy K. Nicely; grandparents, H.G. and Janie Nicely, Curtis and Della Bridgewater, and an uncle Elden R. Nicely. He is survived by: his wife, Sarah M. Nicely along with children, Megan, Mackenzee, Melissa and Madison Nicely, and Jonathon Atos. He leaves other family, including his mother, Betty and her husband Charles Glass; sister, Cindy Thompson and her husband, Dr. Tom C. Thompson. Surviving uncle is Clarence (Buddy) Bridgewater and aunts, Nancy Bridgewater and Alice Nicely. Nieces and nephews include: Blaire Young, Katherine and Will Thompson, cousins and extended family in Tennessee and Alaska. Joe was a devoted father and tireless contributor to his community in Barrow, above the arctic circle. He was employed by the Barrow Utilities and Electric Cooperative and attended Calvary Bible Bap! tist Church in Barrow. The family will receive friends, Thursday, August 30, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at Valley Grove Baptist Church, 9000 Sevierville Pike in South Knoxville. A brief memorial service will follow. O'BRIEN, JUNE F. - age 59 of Sevierville, died Monday, August 27, 2007. Pending upon the arrival of her son from Iraq, arrangements will be announced later by Highland South Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations (573-7300). RUTHERFORD, JOE P. "POP" - age 87, went to his eternal home in Heaven, Friday, August 24, 2007 at Maryville Health Care. He was a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church, retired from K-Trans, and a veteran of WWII. Pop was a devoted Christian family man, true friend to many, great storyteller and avid gardener. His fondest memories are of times spent with family and with best friend, Claude Hickman and son Claude Jr. on many rabbit hunts with their beagles. Preceded in death by: parents, Henry Leon Rutherford and wife Claudie Estelle Lemons Rutherford; brothers, Vick, Bruce, and Ed; sisters, Reba Jones and Katherine Fisher; and former wife Rebecca Rutherford. Left to treasure his memory: beloved son, Joseph P. Rutherford, Jr. and wife Jennifer of Knoxville; grandsons, Richard and Ryan Cantley, Chris Thomas and wife Jennifer of Lenoir City, Adam Thomas and wife Robin of Cookeville; great grandchildren Jared and Taylor Thomas, Carrie and Richard Joe Thomas; brother George Rutherf! ord and wife Joyce of Missouri; many devoted nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude for the love and care given Pop by Drs. Cowan, Ingram, Agee, Gaddis and LaFountain; the entire staff of the South Wing-Maryville Health Care; especially nurses, Robyn Reefer, Suzanne Boring, Joe Roy, Ann Roberts, and Wendy Laws; nurses, Beverly Butler, Jill Calloway, Barbara Chesney and volunteer, Jill Copeland of Blount Memorial Hospice; and sitters, Linda and Wendy Darnell. A very special thank you goes to Blount Memorial Hospice nurse, Susan Johnston. The family will receive friends at Rocky Hill Baptist Church, Thursday, August 30, 2007 from 5:00 to 7:00pm with a Memorial Celebration to follow with Dr. Terry Kirby officiating. Interment will be Friday, August 31, 2007 at 10:00am at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to, Rocky Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 7409 Northshore Drive SW, Knoxville, TN 37919. Arra! ngements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273) ! www.crem ationoptionsinc.com. SCRUGGS RONALD W. - age 66 of Knoxville, passed away Monday August 27, 2007 at his home. Member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church and The Stage Hands Union Local #197. Preceded in death by: mother, Belva Scruggs and brother, David Scruggs. Survivors: wife, Nancy Scruggs; children, Scott and wife Lara Scruggs, Joanna and husband David McCormick, Christi and husband Marshall Myer, Chip and wife Jett Grey; grandchildren, Matthew, Jonathan, Andrew, Jena, Rey, Stephen, Rett, Nick, Riley, and Nathan; twin brother, Don and wife Pam Scruggs; special sister-in-law, Sara Jo Scruggs; several nieces, nephews and many friends at the Civic Coliseum. Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Thursday Chilhowee Baptist Church with Dr. Tony Crisp officiating. Family and friends will leave Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel at 11:15 a.m. Friday and proceed to Greenwood Cemetery for interment services at 12:00 noon. Pallbearers will be members of Stage Hands Union Local #197. The family will receive friends 6-8:00! p.m. Thursday at Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church, 4615 Asheville Hwy., Knoxville, TN 37914. Please call for directions 540-1642. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. SELLERS, CHARLES E. "PAPAW" - age 82, passed away Monday August 27, 2007 at NHC Fort Sanders. He was a member of the Nondenominational Church and retired from Union Carbide Corp K-25 Plant after 32 years. Preceded in death by: parents, Mr. & Mrs. A.E. Sellers; wife of over 55 years, Georgia C. Sellers; sister, Mary Etta Hancock; grandson, Baby McMillan. Survivors: son, David Sellers and wife Sandra; daughter, Sharon McMillan and husband Robert; sisters, Norma Majors and Pat Robinson; brothers-in-law, James H. Colquitt Sr. and Bill Hancock; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Besides being the Best Father and Grandfather, he never stopped helping others and never thought of himself. Most of all he loved Jesus and wanted to go home. Many Thanks to his Church for their support which was his life line. Thank You also to NHC, Misti and Omega. Funeral service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel, George Lee officiating. Family and friends will meet at New ! Gray Cemetery, 9:45 a.m. Thursday for interment at 10:00 a.m. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com SPEAR, HILDA JOY - 86-year-young wife of David Spear, died Sunday, August 19th after a 6-month battle with cancer. Preceding her in death were her parents, Alexander and Rose Hamerman, and brothers, Samuel and Abraham Hamerman. In addition to her husband of 66 3/4 years, surviving her are: daughters, Judy Johnson of New Jersey and Harriet Spear of Nashville, and son Alan Spear, daughter-in-law Beverly and granddaughter Hayley of Virginia; sister, Rhoda Phillips and niece Vikki Siciliano (Tony) of New York and their four children, and niece Alex Phillips of Oregon. Hilda, whose middle name, Joy, embodied the spirit with which she lived every day, approached life with a "Smell the Roses" philosophy and blessed others with her smile, warmth and interest in them. She loved to read, cook and sew, and she said that being a good wife and mother were her proudest accomplishments. When her children were young, she read to them every night, generating a lifelong interest in reading, a! nd volunteered as a Camp Fire Girl leader, Cub Scout supporter, and a PTA participant. She loved animals, plants and flowers. She received her RN degree at age 50, after which she worked in Oncology at New York's Mt. Sinai Hospital, a Burn Treatment Center at Pennsylvania's Chester-Crozier Hospital and an Alabama Hospice program. A devoted wife, Hilda moved often to support her husband's engineering career. Born and raised in New York, she and David also lived in Washington, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Quebec, Canada, Alabama and Tennessee. Always wanting to help others, Hilda chose to donate her body to Vanderbilt Medical School. A memorial celebration of her life will be held at the St. Paul Senior Living Community, 5031 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 8th, followed by a gathering in the drawing room. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Hilda Spear to: The American Cancer Society, Nashville Office, 2000 Charlotte Avenue, Na! shville, TN, 37203. STEWART, SARAH MARGARET - age 84, her valiant fight over, went to join her heavenly family on August 27, 2007. She was born to Newton Benjamin Lewis and Mary Frances White Lewis on July 24, 1923 in the green hills of Monroe County, Tennessee. She was the granddaughter of David Millard Lewis and Margaret Cline Lewis and Newton Jasper White and Sarah Jane Witt White. She moved to Etowah, Tennessee as a child and lived most of her life there. She resided in Cleveland, Tennessee at the time of her passing. She was preceded in death by: her parents and grandparents; by her husbands, Maurice Rowland, Raymond Wilson and Pulaskia Stewart; brother, William A. White; daughter, Frances Sue Wilson; granddaughter, Robin Wilson; stepson, Lee Wilson. Her brother, Henry F. Lewis of Dallas, Texas survives her. Her surviving children are: daughter, Patricia Chambers and son-in-law Bill Chambers of Madisonville, Tennessee; daughter, Jean Barr and son-in-law, Jim Barr of Philadelphia, Tennessee! ; son, Tony Wilson and daughter-in-law, Joyce Wilson, of Georgetown, Tennessee; son Jeff Wilson and daughter-in-law, Shirley Wilson of Cleveland, Tennessee; son Blake Stewart and daughter-in-law Paula Stewart of Cleveland, Tennessee. Surviving grandchildren are: Rachel Wilson of Johnson City, Tennessee and Joshua Stewart of Etowah, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews also survive her. She is also survived by: stepsons, Herbert Wilson of Inkster, Michigan, Ronnie Wilson of Nashville, Tennessee, Billy Wilson of Morristown, Tennessee, Bobby Wilson of Williamsburg, Kentucky, Eddie Wilson of Clarksville, Tennessee, Charles Stewart of Englewood, Tennessee, and Mark Stewart; one stepdaughter, Judy Stewart survives her. She was a devout Christian, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She retired from Mountain View Elementary School as a cook. She worked as a cook in several restaurants in Etowah and Athens. She worked at the Y12 Plant at Oak Ridge during World War II. She love ! quilting and gardening; she loved to play sports in her youth ! and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. She is a descendant of several pioneer families of Polk, McMinn, and Monroe Counties. She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church in Etowah and recently attended the Maple Street Baptist Church in Cleveland. She enjoyed her friends at church as well as those at the Etowah and Cleveland Senior Centers and at North Cleveland Towers. All who knew her will miss her smiling face and good-natured wit. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at Bordwine Funeral Home in Etowah, Tennessee. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2007. Her body will be laid to rest at Old Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in McMinn County, Tennessee. Rev. Bryan Mowery of Maple Street Baptist Church in Cleveland, Tennessee will direct the services. Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah, Tennessee is in charge of arrangements. If you are unable to attend, you may sign the guest registry at: www.bordwinefuneralhome.com. TOWNSEND, GERRY ELAINE HESTER (HANNASCH) - age 63, of Largo, Florida formerly of Galveston Texas and Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on August 19, 2007 after a short battle with Cancer. Mrs. Townsend was born in Hickory NC and was a life long school teacher and taught for many years in the Grainger County School System prior to moving to Galveston. Mrs. Townsend was preceded in death by: parents Woodrow and Violet Hester; her husband Bill E. Townsend. Mrs. Townsend was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Jamie Elaine and Phillip Merritt, of Florida, Shannon Marie Moreland of Texas; son and daughter-in-law Dr. Matthew Robert and Dr. Karissa Hannasch of Maryland; four grandchildren, Joseph and his wife Allison Merritt, Ryan Merritt, Megan Newton, and Cassey Moreland. The family would like to extend special thanks to Hospice of Pinellas County Florida for their care and loving support. Funeral service will be 7:00 pm Friday August 31, 2007, ! at Gentry-Griffey Chapel, Fr. Daniel Clement officiating. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 pm Friday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel. Following the service the family will have private interment in North Carolina. Arrangements by Gentry-Griffey Chapel. WHITE, FAYETTA GREENE - age 70 of Loudon, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at Fort Loudoun Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence Green and Clara Ruth Reynolds; husband, Richard White; grandson, Michael Ethan Wallace. Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Curtis Renfro, Loudon; Tracey and Danny Hatcher, Lenoir City; Tanya White and companion, Virginia Lee, Madisonville; grandchildren, Richard Christopher Lynn and Dianna Danielle Hatcher; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pat and Henry Mitchell, Maryville; Barbara and Ted Lomax, Loudon; Teresa and Jay McIntyre and Robin Greene, Greenville; brother, Lawrence "Skeeter" Greene, Loudon; special friend, Charlotte Cox; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Thursday, McGill Karnes Chapel with Rev. David Latham officiating. The family will gather 11:45 a.m. Friday morning at the funeral home and process to the Loudon County Memorial Gardens for a 12:30 p.m. interment service. The famil! y will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday prior to the service at McGill-Karnes Funeral Home, Loudon. WYNN, CHELSEA AARONTAY (PRINCESS) - expired August 26, 2007. She was born May 16, 1994 on 4913 Indian Summer Drive in Nashville, TN 37207. Preceded in death by: grandfather, Lee Roy Warren; great-grandparents, Caggie (Anabell) Scruggs and Alexander (Essie) Wynn. Survivors: father and mother, Aaron and Patricia Wynn; brother, Kelvin Jordan; devoted God-parent, Dontay (Michael) Mathis; grandparents, Dovie Carter of Nashville, TN and Robert and Virginia Wynn of Knoxville, TN; great grandmother, Mabel McGee of Biloxi, MI; aunts, Ivy Fowler of Orlando, FL, Yulanda (Sam) Nealy of Dallas, TX, Eleanor Dailey of Nashville; uncles and wives, Steven (Dayann) Wynn of Murfreesboro, TN, Lee Roy Mayberry of Nashville, TN, Roderick Wynn of Atlanta, GA, Robert (Lillian) Wynn of Lawrenceville, GA; great aunt and uncles, Mary Reed, Imogene (Edward) Looney of Athens, TN, Essie Smith, Raleigh Wynn and Alexander Wynn all of Knoxville, Elizabeth (Elroy) Harris of Berea, OH, Rev. Caggie Scruggs of ! Athens, TN. Funeral arrangements: Wednesday, August 29, 2007, visitation hour 6-8pm at the Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 30, 2007 from 11:00am-12(noon) at Galilee Baptist Church with funeral to follow from 12-1pm. Interment, 1pm at Greenwood North Cemetery. Smith Brothers Funeral Home in charge, 706 Monroe Street in Nashville, TN 37208. Notice by Unity Mortuary. Chelsea's guestbook can be signed on-line at: www.unitymortuaryknox.org Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 ________________________________________________________________________ Surprise your friends with a FREE Juno Video Mail! Sign up today. http://track.juno.com/s/lc?u=http://ads.addynamix.com/click/2-2130421-177