>From The LaFollette Press 9 Aug 2007 Edna Mae Clotfelter, age 87 of Jacksboro Juanita L. Eastridge Effie Goins, age 82 of the Bethlehem Community, LaFollette Gary Lynn Harp, age 49 of Knoxville, formerly of Jellico Arvel "Ray" Henderson, age 56, of Toledo Lilla Hobbs, age 69 of Dalton, Georgia, formerly of Lake City, Emma (Sue) Lay of Lake City Reba Malicoat, age 59 of Jellico Janet Geraldine James Moore, age 75 of Woodstock, NY, formerly of Campbell County C.L. "L.V." Nelson, age 74 Crystal Lynn Ray, age 31 of LaFollette Pauline Ray, age 73 of LaFollette Rick R. Riggs, age 38 of Jacksboro Nancy Irwin Russell, age 83 of Flat Rock, MI, formerly of Duff, Bonnie Rutherford, age 82 of LaFollette Zora E. Smiddy, age 82, of LaFollette, Georgia Fay Sharp Walker, age 83, of Lake City, Jay Franklin Wright, age 72 of Blue Ridge, Ga. Edna Mae Clotfelter, age 87 of Jacksboro passed away July 26 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Campbell County. She was a member of Jacksboro United Methodist Church. She was in the Army having spent time in Germany and Korea having several medals. She was a member of homemakers club and the women's auxiliary AKA the pink ladies at the LaFollette Medical Center. She enjoyed gardening her favorite flower was a carnation. She loved her family very much and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Clotfelter; parents, Robert and Elizabeth Campbell Barr. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Joe Ben and Tina Marie Gregory; granddaughter, Lauren Belle Lane all of Knoxville; step children, Delbert Jr. and Lisa Clotfelter of Jacksboro,. Georgia and Charles Sampson of LaFollette, Brenda and David Thomas of LaFollette; grandchildren, Lynn Daugherty of LaFollette, Eric Mason Clotfelter of Jacksboro, Cheyenne Thomas of Jacksboro; great grandchildren, Steven Daugherty of LaFollette, Bobby and Michael Russell of LaFollette, Katelyn Clotfelter of Jacksboro; niece, Margaret and George Riggs of Jacksboro; grand niece, Mary and Don Wilson and great great niece, Jessie Wilson all of LaFollette.Funeral services were held July 27 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with the Rev. Lyle White officiating. Interment was in the Campbell Memorial Gardens with the Campbell County Honor Guard in charge of the graveside services. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 9, 2007 Juanita L. Eastridge was born January 21, 1928 in Briceville to the late Minnie Marlow Lloyd and Wayne Lloyd. She peacefully passed away Aug. 3 in LaFollette. She raised four children; Janice Davis of LaFollette, Ricky Lloyd of Sidney, OH, Banner Eastridge of Miamisburg, OH and Cecil Eastridge of Eagan. She was married to Tom Eastridge of Bryant Store, KY for 25 years until his death on March 3, 1971. She lived in Florida for a number of years working for Helping Hands Living Assistance. She attended Gospel Tabernacle Church in Auburndale, FL and later took up residence in LaFollette where she attended Faith Tabernacle Church of God. She was preceded in death by brothers, Wayne Lloyd, Jr. and Freddy Matthew Lloyd. She is survived by Geraldine Spencer, Magdeline Ivey, Fay Griffith, Eugene Lloyd and Troy Lloyd. She is survived by her grandchildren, Sherry, Trisha, Tony and Penny, Jimmy, Steven, Melissa, Heather, David, Douglas, Tommy, Donna, Sandra, Pam, Ricky, Lisa and Chris. She also has great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews and other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral were held Aug. 4 in the Cross Chapel with Rev. Delmus Bruce officiating. Interment was in the Broyles Cemetery. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 9, 2007 Effie Goins, age 82 of the Bethlehem Community, LaFollette passed away Aug. 5 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. She was a faithful member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church for over 70 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Goins; parents, James and Pearlie Parker Willoughby; son-in-law, Charlie Jones. She is survived by her daughters, Gladys Jones and Wilma Hatfield and husband, Emol all of LaFollette; sons, Gene Goins and wife, Candy of Powell, Allen Goins and wife, Stella Faye of LaFollette; grandchildren, Jenifer Brown and husband, Terry, Amanda Goins, Amber Goins, Jim Jones and wife, Trish, and Bobby Lee Goins; great grandchildren, Kristan Jones and Tyler Jones; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 7 in the Walters Chapel with the Rev. Bill Braden officiating. Interment was in the Goins Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 9, 2007 Gary Lynn Harp, age 49 of Knoxville, formerly of Jellico passed away Aug. 2 at his home in Knoxville. He is survived by his daughters, Alison Harp and Amy Harp and their mother, Elizabeth Harp, all of Knoxville; brother, Jim Harp and wife, Brenda of Somerset, KY; sisters, Wilma Harp and daughter, Angie Douglas of Jellico, Sue Queener and husband, Frances of Somerset, KY; a host of aunts, uncles and other friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Aug. 5 in the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Danny King and Rev. Durand Dixon officiating. Interment was in the Douglas Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers contributions can be made in his name to the Jellico High School Girls Softball program or to the charity of your choice. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 9, 2007 Arvel "Ray" Henderson, age 56, of Toledo passed away Aug.4 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born Sept. 22, 1950 to Arvel and Ruth (Hawn) Henderson. For 33 years, he was employed by General Motors until his retirement in 2001. For several years, he took great pride as an active participant in local fundraising efforts for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. For him, family and friends always stood as sources of fulfillment that he forever cherished. The time spent with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews was something in which he always found great happiness and joy. He indeed, was a lover of life, and he truly appreciated the experiences it had to offer.He was preceded in death by father; Arvel Carl Henderson. He is survived by his wife, Penny; daughter, Tina Perry, of Tampa, FL; sons, Ray Henderson, of Holland, and Michael and Charles Monica, both of Toledo; grandchildren, Alexa and Dalton Perry; mother, Ruth Henderson; sister, Vicky Henderson and brother, Tony Henderson. Visitation will be held Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Martin Wilson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Aug. 10 at 11 a.m. in the Martin Wilson Chapel with the Rev. James Hammond and Rev. Mike Hawn officiating. Interment will be in the Bakers Forge Cemetery. Those wishing to offer contributions in his memory are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551; the Humane Society 1920 Indian Wood Circle Maumee, Oh 43537; or the Northwest OH Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 3450 W. Central Ave. Suite 256, Toledo, OH 43606. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 9, 2007 Lilla Hobbs, age 69 of Dalton, Georgia, formerly of Lake City, passed away July 31 at the Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome, Georgia. Funeral services were held Aug. 2 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roger Leach officiating. Interment was in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 9, 2007 Emma (Sue) Lay of Lake City passed away on Aug. 6 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born on Jan. 7, 1934 to the late Joe and Paralee Henegar Martin. She was a Christian and a member of the Baptist faith. She retired after many years of service in the nursing field from St. Mary's in Knoxville. Sue was a loving and caring person who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Jack Lay; son, Bobby Lynn Goodman; sisters, Billie Kuhn and Margaret Martin; brothers, Curtis, Jack, Ernest, Clarence and Lawrence Martin. She is survived by her son,Charles Martin Lay of Lake City; sister, Janice Goodman of LaFollette; brother and sister-in-law, Cecil and Jenny Martin of Ravenswood, WVA; sisters-in-law, Joan Martin and Bobbie Martin both of Lake City; special niece and husband, Donna and Sam McCarter of Kingston; special nephew and wife, Wayne and Sandra Richardson of Lake City; very dear friend, Diane Higgs and Patty Tweed Willis and special neighbors of Lake City. She had many other friends and relatives. Funeral services were held Aug. 8 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home with the Rev. Brian Courtney officiating. Interment will be at 11 a.m. on Aug. 9 in the Leach Cemetery. Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 9, 2007 Reba Malicoat, age 59 of Jellico passed away Aug. 1 at the Jellico Community Hospital. She is survived by son, Marty Malicoat and wife, Michelle; daughter, Connie Sue Cox and husband, Tommy; brothers, Johnny King and wife, Lucy, Rickie King and David King; sister, Pearlie Kennedy; grandchildren, Shawn Ray Malicoat, Makala Malicoat, Heather Hughes and husband, Matthew; Jessica Cox; a host of family and friends to mourn her passing. Funeral services were held Aug. 3 in the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wade Walls and Rev. Billy Joe Lowe officiating. Interment was in the Eagan Mountain Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 9, 2007 Janet Geraldine James Moore, age 75 of Woodstock, NY, formerly of Campbell County passed away at Benedictine Hospital in Kingston, NY. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in West Hurley, NY. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas F. and Ocea Baird James. She is survived by her husband, Carlyle L. Moore of Woodstock, NY; son, Jonathan L. Moore of Woodstock, NY; sister, Patricia J. Berg of Phoenixville, PA; several other relatives and friends. Graveside service and interment were held Aug. 5 in the Melvin Cemetery with Rev. Harry James officiating. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 9, 2007 C.L. "L.V." Nelson, age 74 passed away at his home in Kissimmee, FL surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 15, 1933 in LaFollette and moved to Florida from Michigan in 1970. He worked as a dry wall contractor for many years. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid deer hunter. He is survived by his wife, Gedena; son, Michael of Kissimee, FL; daughters, Stacy Harris of Wauchula, FL and Christina Smith of St. Cloud, FL; sisters, Mary Lou Stewart of Delano, TN, Helen Ridenour of Jacksboro, Aileen Hatfield of Tipp City, OH and Wanda Keele of The Villages, FL; six grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 16 at the Lock Haven Baptist Church in Kissimmee, FL with Pastor Jimmy Franks officiating. Interment was in the Osceola Memory Gardens. LaFollette Press Aug. 2, 2007 Crystal Lynn Ray, age 31 of LaFollette passed away July 27 at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Campbell County. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She was warm hearted and enjoyed the outdoors. She was a best friend to all who met her. She is survived by her husband, Tracy Lee Ray; sons, Tracy Lee Jr., William Anthony, Austin Dakota, and Edwin Connor Ray; mother, Rosaletta Hicks all of LaFollette; brother, JR Danny Walden of OH; sisters, Judy Vanover of KY, Rebecca Thomas of Speedwell; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.Funeral services were held Aug. 1 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Petree officiating. Interment was in the Peabody Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Martin Wilson Funeral Home. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 9, 2007 Pauline Ray, age 73 of LaFollette passed away Aug. 7 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was of the Church of God Faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Earl Ray; infant son, Samuel D. Ray; parents, James Albert and Bonnie Rutherford Smith; brothers, Ray Smith and Ben Smith. She is survived by her sons, Mike Ray and wife, Jeannie and John David Ray; daughters, Vickie McCullah and husband, Clarence and Lisa Brandenburg and husband, Franklin; 3 grandchildren, John Edward McCullah and wife, Angela, Samuel Dean McCullah and wife, Cara, and Jonathan Ray Brandenburg; 4 great grandchildren, Alexis, Madison, Macy and Tavian McCullah; sisters, Wilma Goins of Jacksboro, Gerty Starnes, Shirley Phillips, and Margie Dyer all of Greeneville, Linda Bernard of Kingsport; brothers, Arnold Smith of LaFollette and Ed Smith of Duff; special friend, Connie Justice of LaFollette; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Funeral services were held Aug. 10 at Walters Chapel with Rev. Pat Ayers and Rev. Delmus Bruce officiating. Interment was in the Hall Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 9, 2007 Rick R. Riggs, age 38 of Jacksboro passed away July 24 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. He was a very loving husband and was kind and thoughtful. He loved to fish and was an avid NASCAR Fan who will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Kelly Riggs; son, Richard Blake Riggs, both of Jacksboro; parents, Ray and Renda Riggs; sister and husband, Patricia and Carl Aiken of Caryville; nephew, Austin Aiken. No services are planned. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 9, 2007 Nancy Irwin Russell, age 83 of Flat Rock, MI, formerly of Duff, passed away Aug. 6. She was a member of Woodhaven Freewill Baptist Church in Woodhaven, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Augdon Irwin, James Irwin and Carl Irwin; sister, Dorothy Flowers.She is survived by her children, Victor Russell and wife, Donna of Trenton, MI, and Ann Kay Griffin and husband, Gary of Riverview, MI; grandson, Shane Russell of Allen Park, MI; sisters, Bobbie Irwin and Ruth Irwin, both of Duff, brothers, Earnest Irwin of Duff and Jack Irwin of Barbourville, KY; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Funeral services will be held Aug. 10 at 11 a.m. in the Walters Chapel with the Rev. Wade Walls officiating. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 9, 2007 Bonnie Rutherford, age 82 of LaFollette passed away Aug. 1 at St. Mary's Health and Rehabilitation Center in LaFollette. She was a member of Charity Worship Center and was retired from Imperial Reading Corporation. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Elizabeth Dupuy Rutherford, brother, Abner Rutherford, Sisters, Lillie May Powers, Tilda Allen, and Mary Rutherford. She is survived by her son, Carl Rutherford of LaFollette; grandchildren, Emily Whited and husband, Joe of Jacksboro, and David Rutherford of LaFollette; great- granddaughters, Ashley, Madison, and Karlie Whited, all of Jacksboro; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 3 at Walters Chapel with Rev. Estel Powers and Rev. Harry James officiating. Interment was in the Walden Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 9, 2007 Zora E. Smiddy, age 82, of LaFollette, passed away Aug.4 at her home. She was a longtime Sister in Christ and member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis C. Smiddy; parents, Lee Stanford and Annie Cavins; brothers, Lloyd, Elmer and James Stanford and sister, Stella Burnette. She is survived by her daughters and son in law, Pam and David Collingsworth of Jacksboro, Linda Smiddy Tibbs of LaFollette; sons and daughters in law, Rev. Gary and Jean Smiddy of Mombasa, Kenya, Ron and Leslie Smiddy of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Todd Tibbs, Karen Smiddy, Brandon Tibbs, Adam Smiddy, Mehayla Cowan, Nathan and Hanna Smiddy; great grandchildren, Kalyn Tibbs, Sabrina and Rachel Cowan; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 6 in the Cross Chapel with Rev. David Hicks and Rev. Jimmy Orick officiating. Interment was in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 9, 2007 Georgia Fay Sharp Walker, age 83, of Lake City, passed away Aug. 2 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born April 26, 1924 in Anderson County to the late Henry and Melvina Nelson Sharp. She was a member of the Westside Baptist Church in Lake City. She loved attending church, going to yard sales, and going fishing, and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, George Arnold Walker; an infant daughter; brothers, Rev. Arnold Sharp, and Earl Sharp; great great grand-daughter, Savanna Georgia Kohlee, and son in law, Vaughn West. She is survived by her sons, Gary Walker and wife, Frances of Lake City, Rev. David Walker and wife, Diane of Lake City; daughters, Janie Bridges and husband, Lawrence of Lake City, Carolyn West of Lake City, Kathy Jenkins and wife, J.C. of Caryville, Debbie Harness and husband, Joe of Caryville, Donna Carlton and husband, Brian of Oak Ridge; sister in law, Ruth Sharp; nephew, Rev. Kenny Sharp of Lake City, niece, Doris Sharp Marlow of Lake City; 15 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; a host of many relatives and many special friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 5 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Walker, Rev. Kenny Sharp and Brother Mitchell Wilson officiating. Interment was in the Leach Cemetery. Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 9, 2007 Jay Franklin Wright, age 72 of Blue Ridge, Ga., passed away Aug. 3 at his home. He was born Oct. 20, 1934 in Fannin County Ga. to the late Youal Wright and the late Flossie Queen Wright. He served in the Korean Conflict in the US Air Force. He was of the Baptist Faith and loved to fish. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his sister, Birdie Wright; brothers, Oscar Wright and Reid Wright.He is survived by his son, James Wright of LaFollette, Garry Wright of Jacksboro, Larry Wright of Jacksboro; special friend, Wanda (Pinky) Thrasher of Blue Ridge; sister, Helen Ray of Tate, Ga.; sister, Edith Jackson of Dalton; brother, David Wright of McCaysville; sister, Glenda Parris of Blue Ridge; granddaughter, Brittany Wright, Karli Wright, Karmin Wright, Chloe Wright;step granddaughter, Amber Boshers, niece and nephews, Funeral services were held Aug. 5 in the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marvin Young officiating. Interment was in the Powell Valley Cemetery and Memorial Gardens. Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 9, 2007 =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! 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