ALEXANDER, JOHN C. CDR USN - 82, passed away August 25th at his home in Vero Beach. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. and raised in Florida and Tennessee. Jack served in the Navy for 30 years in destroyers and submarines, both as an enlisted and as an officer. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Past Master of Merritt Island Lodge #353, 33rd Degree Orlando Scottish Rite, Past Potentate of Azan Shrine, Past Patron of Fern Chapter #21, and a past director of the Royal Order of Jesters Court # 188. He was a member of the Greenback, Tennessee Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Johnnie Edna Alexander of Vero Beach; daughter, Elizabeth Phillips of Vero Beach; grandchildren: Craig Roberts, and Melissa and Alex Phillips. Services will be held 5 P.M. Monday, August 27th at Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home in Cocoa Beach. Burial will be in South Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Visiting Nursing Association! , (VNA) 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, Fl. 32960. You may sign the guest book at www.beckmanwilliamson.com. BOLINGER, JAKE - age 89, of Maryville went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 24th 2007. Jake was a deacon of Liberty Baptist Church in Greenback. He was a veteran of WWII and received the purple heart in Normandy. He was a member of Mt. View Masonic Lodge #519 in Maryville. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Mary Nell Orr Bolinger; and parents Andy and Celia Bolinger. He is survived by: sons and daughters in laws, Daniel and Judy Bolinger of Maryville and David and Donna Bolinger of Madisonville; grandchildren, Darrell and Teresa Bolinger, of Friendsville, Aleaha Bolinger of Santa Clarita Calif., Heather Lee of Madisonville, David and Tiffany Bolinger, Davonna and Brad Kent, all of Madisonville; great grandchildren, Thomas and William Bolinger of Friendsville, Haley and Dylan Lee of Madisonville, Aubrey and Amara Bolinger and Alexia Kent all of Madisonville; brother, Forrest Bolinger of Maryville; and sister, Arkie Lambert of Greenback. The funeral service will be! at 7:00 p.m. Monday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Tate officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The family and friends will meet at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery for a Masonic Graveside Service. www.mccammonammonsclick.com CARTER, JEWEL- of Knoxville, departed this life, August 26, 2007 at her home. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. CRAIG, ALLEN R. - age 76, of Powell, passed away, August 25, 2007. He was a member of Westview Wesleyan Church. He retired from Knox County Schools after teaching for 40 years. Survivors, children, Catherine Craig Fisler, Joe Craig, John Craig, grandchildren, John Allen Harris, Cora Mae Harris, Jesse Craig, great granddaughter, Anna Marie Kato, all of Daytona, FL, sister, Florence Bunn of North Carolina and his best friend, Buddy his 14 year old dog. Service, 7:00 p.m., Monday, Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel, Pastor Dan Mayhle and Pastor Ron Mayhle officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westview Wesleyan Church 3224 Joyce Ave. Knoxville, TN 37921. Family and friends will meet, 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, Lynnhurst Cemetery for interment at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Monday, Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com EDENS, CHARLES W. - age 92 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, August 24, 2007 at Parkwest Hospital. He was retired from the U.S. Navy and then worked in Civil Service for the Navy. He was preceded in death by: his brother, Guy Franklin Edens; and sister, Ruth Edens Fields. Survived by: son, Charles W. Edens, Jr.; wife, Debra; grandchildren, Aaron Edens and Elizabeth Muller; sister-in-law, Vera Edens. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Tuesday at Bethesda Cemetery in Morristown for an 11 am graveside service. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. www.weaverfuneralservices.com ELLIS, JUNIE M. - age 64, of Knoxville, passed away, August 24, 2007 in Pensacola, FL. Junie was a graduate of Old Central High School where he also played football and made all county. He coached and officiated football, basketball and baseball for Knox City and County Recreation for several years. His hobbies included playing golf, fishing, camping and boating and spending time at the beach in Pensacola where he was currently living. He is preceded in death by parents, Roy L. and Francis Jinks Ellis, and loving and devoted wife of more than 30 years, Connie Tapp Ellis. Survived by daughter, Janie; sons, Mark (Julie), Jeff, Chris and Jamie; loving grandchildren, Tesa, Megan, Cody, Jonathan, Breana, Madison, Emily, Olivia and Andrew; six sisters; Clara Keith, Gertrude Cassady Childress, Doris Bokash, Mary Russell Waller, Shirley Palmer, Linda Isbill Farrington and brother Roy Ellis; special companion and loving dog Molly Marie, and lifelong friend L.C. Bruce also survived by! several nieces and nephews. Service, 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. Interment will follow at Haun Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com EVERETT, LEON LOIS - age 81 of Knoxville passed away Friday, August 24, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital. Attended Greenway Church of God. U.S. Army veteran of WWII serving in Germany. Preceded in death by: daughter, Teresa; brother, Jim Everett; and sisters, Eula Everett and Bernice Everett. Survived by: wife of 61 years, Mary Ellen Everett; children, Robert, Gary and Darrell Everett; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet 10:45 am Monday, August 27, 2007, at Roseberry Cemetery for an 11:00 am graveside service with Rev. Charlie Reynolds officiating. Military honors will be provided by East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. HAWKE, EVA MARGARET - age 95, of Elizabethton, widow of Wayne D. Hawk, formerly of Tellico Plains and Sweetwater, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sweetwater. Preceded in death by daughter Patricia Lee Smith. She was the only child of the late Luther and Bertha Lee of Tellico Plains. She lived most of her life in Monroe County. Survivors: daughter, Peggy Watkins, Elizabethton, with whom she made her home; sons and daughter-in-law, James Hawke, Elizabethton, Jack and Etta Hawke, Vonore; 11 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; and many other special friends and relatives including Larry and Madelyn Smith of Birmingham, AL. Funeral 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Tony Collins officiating. Music will be provided by her granddaughter Betsy Riley. Interment 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Brown Hill Presbyterian Cemetery, Tellico Plains, Rev. Art Pfl! ug officiating. Memorials may be made to Brown Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery or the First Baptist Church of Sweetwater. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville. HENDERSON, LIEUTENANT COLONEL JAMES HAROLD, "JIM" - passed away Monday, August 20, 2007. Funeral service Tuesday, 10:00 AM, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Tim Norton officiating. Interment will follow at McCammon Cemetery. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com 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 reelected 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 Assoc! iations. 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 memorial service to be announced at Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church with Dr. Bill Barron officiating. A private interment will be held at Highland Memorial Cemetery with a Masonic burial. JONES, RUTH ELEANOR KING - of Chattanooga passed away on August 24, 2007, at the age of 93. She was born near Hesston, Kansas, the oldest of eight children of Ezra and Mary King. She was the wife and life partner of the late Reverend Elton Finis Jones, and shared his 62-year ministry throughout the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. She was a gifted pianist and organist and assisted her husband in serving these churches in the Holston Conference: Pulaski Circuit, Pulaski, VA; First United Methodist, Big Stone Gap, VA; First United Methodist, Cleveland, TN; Asbury United Methodist, Greeneville, TN; Central United Methodist, Knoxville, TN; Mafair United Methodist, Kingsport, TN; and in Chattanooga, Red Bank, Wesley Memorial and Eastdale United Methodist Churches. Ruth and Elton traveled around the world and made several trips to the Holy Land. She enjoyed sewing and fellowship with family, dozens of friends, and acquaintances. She was preceded in death by her h! usband in 2000, and by four of her siblings: Raymond King, James King, Ethel Wade, and Leroy King. Mrs. Jones is survived by her sisters: Helen Smith of Valdosta, Georgia, and Mary K. Turkington of Lake Junaluska, North Carolina; and her brother Clifford King of Hesston, Kansas. She is also survived by her four children: Eleanor Jones-Payton, Judy Sullins of Athens, Tennessee, Karen Siklosi and her husband Dave Siklosi of Athens, and Dr. Stanley Jones and his wife Dee Sharp of Fairview, North Carolina. She also leaves five grandchildren: Drs. Trey Sullins and his wife Christa, Dr. Stuart Sullins and his wife Amy, Tabetha Grissom, and Katie Siklosi all of Athens and Ryan Jones of Fairview, North Carolina; seven great-grandsons: Tim, Jon, Sam, Ben, George, Andy, and Spencer Sullins, all of Athens; and dozens of nieces, great nieces, nephews and great nephews. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 P.M. on Friday, August 31st at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church on ! East Brainerd Road in Chattanooga. The funeral service will fo! llow at 6 P.M. with the Rev. Ben Matherly, Rev. Mike Hubble, and Dr. Charles Turkington officiating. Pallbearers will be Stanley Jones, Trey Sullins, Stuart Sullins, Dave Siklosi, Steve Kizziah and Steve Brothers. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Chancel Choir, the Fellowship Class and the Wesleyan Class. An informal celebration of Ruth's life will follow immediately after the service. Burial will be held on Saturday at 10:30 A.M. at Sullins Cemetery on Rocky Mt. Road in Athens, Tennessee. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416, or to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 6314 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Condolences may be left at www.heritagefh.com Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. KIRBY, SAM B. - age 63 of Knoxville passed away suddenly August 25, 2007. Arrangements incomplete. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel in charge. LEWIS, GRACE IRENE WHITSON - age 94, who lived many years in the Halls area, slipped away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at 1:30 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2007, following a lengthy and debilitating illness. Our precious mother will no longer suffer the anguish of any disease. A member of Grace Baptist Church in Halls for many years, she faithfully served on the food committee and was always happiest when she was able to help others. She was compassionate and had a servant's heart. She leaves a legacy of faith and love in the hearts of all who knew her. During her late 80's and early 90's she shared her faith with family, friends and strangers by giving away a particular book she had grown to love, a compilation of God's Promises. Grandma Grace's Book Ministry was soon born, and some 400 books were given to other venues including nursing homes and prison inmates. Early in her life, she worked in textile mills in Knoxville, including Brookside, Standard and Cherokee. Precede! d in death by parents, John and Iva Whitson, sister Minnie LaRue, brothers, Dewey Whitson, Elmer Whitson and Joe Whitson. She leaves behind 2 sisters Sylvia Brasfield, Knoxville, Hazel LaRue, Fayetteville and brother, Raymond Whitson, Knoxville. Survived by sons, Kenneth Lewis and wife Ruth, Ohio, Sherrell Lewis and wife Barbara, Ohio; daughter Millie Black, Powell; son Archie Lewis, Florida; 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Service, 8:00 p.m., Monday, Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City, Rev. Elbert Kitts and Dr. Randy Lewis officiating. Family and friends will meet, 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, Lynnhurst Cemetery for interment at 10:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com MALLICOAT, CLAYTON JR. "JOE" - age 73 of Knoxville passed away August 25, 2007 at home. Preceded in death by parents, Clayton Sr. & Vassie Mallicoat. Survivors: Betty White, & brother, Ralph Mallicoat; several nieces; nephews; great-nieces & nephews. Service 8 pm Tuesday Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. Rev. David Hlt offciating. Family & friends will meet 10:45 am Wednesday at Jett Cemetery for interment at 11 am. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com MILLIGAN, FRANCES HESS - age 81 of Maryville, passed away Friday, August 24, 2007 at Shannondale of Maryville. She was preceded in death by: her parents, J.P. and Helen Hess; brother, J.P. Hess, Jr.; special aunt, Mary Hess; son-in-law, Robert Pounders; and her beloved husband, Leland K. Milligan. She is survived by: her children, Maria and Paul Hawkins, Gerry and Jill Milligan, Alice Pounders, Lea and Steve Hamby; beloved sister, Martha Hess; sister-in-law, Joan Hess; seven grandchildren: Dudley Hawkins, Mark Hawkins, Dr. Gerry Milligan, Jr. Cathy and Mark Cate, Kristen and Chuck Lindler, Josh Pounders and Felicia Chittum; four great-grandchildren: Bailey and Abbie Cate, Anna Grace and Becca Lindler; nephews and nieces, Jim and Denise Hess, Preston Hess, Fred and Margie Hess, Molly Hess. Funeral services will be held at 7 P.M. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 in McCammon-Ammons-Click Chapel with Rev. Dixie Petrey officiating. The family will receive friends 6-7 P.M. at McCammon-A! mmons-Click Funeral Home. The family will meet at 9 A.M. Thursday August 30 at Grandview Cemetery for the interment service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blount Memorial Hospice Mercy Fund 1095 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804; Maryville College 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804 or to The Parkinson's Disease Foundation 833 West Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the kind and caring nurses and aids at Shannondale, Blount Memorial Hospice and to Dr. Teresa Catron. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, 982-6812. www.mccammonammonsclick.com MINGIE, KENNETH MICHAEL "MIKE" - age 59 passed away Sunday August 26, 2007 at Home in Maryville. He was a Member of Bethleham Baptist Church in Knoxville; a retired school teacher and painter; he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family. Preceded in death by: Father, Kenneth E. Mingie. Survivors: sons, Christopher Mingie and wife April, Chad Mingie and wife Debbie; mother of Chris and Chad and special friend, Rita Mingie Whitaker; mother, Ella Dean Mingie; grandchildren, Mashayla Mingie, Zoe Mingie and Crystal Brown; brother, Dan Mingie and wife Darlene; sisters, Cheryl Brown, Sue Nuchols and husband Bob; several nieces and nephews; and a host of family & friends. Funeral Service 7:30 P.M. Tuesday Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev Louis Branch officiating. Family and friends will meet at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens 12:45 P.M. Wednesday for interment at 1:00 P.M. Pallbearers: Scott Campbell, Bill Kelley, Eric Delph, Jackie Dowling, Terry Campbell, Jody Colv! in, Jerry Campbell, Ronnie Reynolds. The Family would like to express their "Special Thanks" to the staff of Blount Memorial Hospice. The Family will receive Friends 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com PETTITT, JESSIE MAE - age 91 of Louisville passed away Sunday, August 26, 2007 at Fairpark Healthcare Center after a lingering illness. She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church and the former owner/operator of Town and Country Child Development Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reed H. Pettitt; son, Jimmy Pettitt; son-in-law, Hobart Williams; parents, Ben and Leola Derreberry; sisters, Lela Douglass and Mildred Isbell; and brother, Woodrow Derreberry. Survivors include: son, Leon Pettitt and wife Joan of Plano, TX; son, John Pettitt of Maryville, TN; daughter Phyllis Williams of Walland, TN; grandchildren, Julie Millett, Laurie Gough, Doug Pettitt, Marcy Pettitt (Wilmot), Laurel Fleming, Jeff Williams and Jimbo Williams; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; and brother, J.B. Derreberry of Knoxville. The funeral service will be at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, August 28, 2007 in Smith's Trinity Chapel with the Rev. Gary Davidson officiating. The inte! rment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 pm, Tuesday, August 28, 2007 in Smith's Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 983-1000, www.smithmortuary.com POSEY, ODIE KENNETH - age 84 of Helenwood, Tennessee, departed this life on Friday morning, August 24, 2007 at the Scott County hospital. Born September 26, 1922; son of the late Fred Lee Posey and Margaret Duncan Posey. A member of the Helenwood Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: his parents; first wife, Ann Baker Posey; second wife, Veda Duncan Posey; and brother, Homer Posey. He is survived by: step-son, Oscar Duncan, Jr. and wife Connie of Elgin, Tennessee; step-daughters, Katherine Ann Phillips and husband Freddie of Oneida, Tennessee, Peggy Jo Jeffers and husband Eugene of Kingsville, Maryland; brother, Harold Posey and wife Opal of Knoxville, Tennessee; three sisters, Christine Woods of Morristown, Tennessee; Louise Reed and husband Boyd Reed of Oneida, Tennessee; Joyce Keck and husband Voyd Keck of Knoxville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Katherine Renea Free Gusfatson and husband Steve of Nashville, Tennessee; Byron and Bryce Webb of Elgin, Tennessee; great-grandchil! dren, Anna Katherine Gusfatson and Jon Edward Gusfatson; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday evening, August 26, 2007 from 6 until time of service at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Cecil officiating. Graveside Services will be conducted Monday morning, August 27, 2007 at 11 a.m. in the Daniel Memorial Cemetery in Helenwood, Tennessee with full military honors provided by American Legion Post #136 of Oneida. West-Murley Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for the family Odie Kenneth Posey. ROGERS, JEANETTE CURRY - age 86, of LaFollette, born January 16, 1921, passed away August 24, 2007. She was preceded in death by husband James Conley Rogers, Jr., Parents William F. and Effie J. Curry, Brothers Bobby and Eddie Curry, Billie Bird and Georgia Weagle. Jack and Jeanette were owners of Rogers Marina and Resort and had treasured memories of the guests and homeowners there. She enjoyed the fun and friendship of their fellow members in the Up and Down Club. She was a devoted member of the LaFollette United Methodist Church. Survivors: daughter, Connie Rogers Bolton, of St. Charles, MO; son, Gary Curry Rogers, of LaFollette; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Rogers Campbell and Jess D. Campbell; cherished grandchildren, Curry Leigh Campbell and Jess Coby Campbell, all of Farragut, TN. Memorial service 7:30 p.m. Monday, August 27, at LaFollette United Methodist Church with Rev. Dave Henderson officiating. A donation to the American Diabetes Association or LaFollette Uni! ted Methodist Church would be a tribute to her life. The family will receive friends 6 until 7:30 p.m. Monday at the LaFollette United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Cross Funeral Home, LaFollette SHEADRICK, JESSE CEE, SR. "BIG DADDY" - of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord, August 24, 2007, at Baptist Hospital. Father of the Twilight Gospel Singers; member, Deacon and Father of the Antioch FBH Church of God of The Americas. Veteran of World War II. Before his retirement he was employed for, KUB, Rohel Construction and Danco Construction. Preceded in death by: parents, Emmett and Betsy Sheadrick; wife, Annie Mae Sheadrick; daughters, triplets, Jessie Mae and Mary Elizabeth; brothers, Cecil, Lee Walter, Emmett, Willie C., Authur, and Alonzo; sisters, Betsy Mae McDaniel, Louise Stringer; grandson, Barry Washington; in-law, Carter Colquitt; Elvira Kennedy, Mary Butler, Lover Joe Colquitt and Hazel Colquitt. Survivors: sons, Willie, Jesse (Marie), Frank (Renetta), Joe (Myra) Sheadrick, all of Knoxville; daughters, Frances (Eugene) Brown, Minnie Cutwright, Mary Brabson, Mary Dailey, Annie (Gregory) Black, all of Knoxville; brother, Roy Lee Sheadrick, Clarksville, TN;! sisters, Mollie Smith, Cleveland, OH; Mary Lee Johnson, Knoxville; brothers- in-law and sisters-in-law, Willie B. (Dorothy) Colquitt, Knoxville, Mandy Sheadrick, New Haven, MI; Fannie Pearl (David) Marion, Knoxville; Jewell Equitt, Detroit, MI, Essie Mae Colquitt, Knoxville; a host of nieces and nephews; twenty-nine grandchildren; fifteen foster children; forty five great grandchildren; devoted daughters-in-law, Rita Sheadrick and Shirley Sheadrick; a host of other relatives and friends to include the Antioch and Mt. Moriah FBH Church Families. Family will receive friends, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday at Antioch FBH Church, 2316 Linden Avenue; funeral service, 6:30 p.m., Rev. J. B. Elliott, officiating. Interment 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Tennessee State Veteran's Cemetery, Lyons View Pike. Family and friends will assemble at 1340 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com SMIDDY, JENNY PERKINS - age 75, of Knoxville passed away Saturday, August 25, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospice. Born in Williamsburg, KY on Oct. 26, 1931 to her late parents Edna and Wade Perkins, she attended Williamsburg High School in Whitley County, KY and worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville. Her brother was the late Tom Perkins. Known by those who loved her as Jenny Wren, she was an avid gardener with a love of birds. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She was an active member at Central Baptist Church. Jenny is survived by her husband, Jack; son, Harold Smiddy and wife Yvette of Maryville, daughter, Jenny Beth Alley and husband David of Atlanta, and son, Tommy Smiddy of Knoxville; grandchildren Jessica LaGrossa and husband Christian of Philadelphia, Jennifer Alley Smith and husband Daniel of Atlanta, and Jenna Beth Smiddy of Knoxville; great grandson, Gabriel LaGrossa; sister, Rea Smart; sister-in-law, Floye Perkins; niece, Jennelle Smar! t, Gloria Price, Carolyn Ellenburg, nephew Bobby Smiddy and great niece, Letitia Marshall. The family will receive friends at Central Baptist Church in Fountain City on Monday, August 27 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM followed by a memorial service. Family and friends will meet, Tuesday, August 28, Greenwood Cemetery for interment at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Jenny's memory to the NTAF Southeast Intestine Transplant Fund in honor of Jennifer Alley at 150 N. Radnor Chester Road, Suite F-120, Radnor, PA, 19087. Arrangements by Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com SUMMERS, DONNIE - age 62 of Clinton, TN passed away early Friday morning August 24, 2007 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was a member at Solway Baptist Church. He loved his walk with Christ and always talked about what a joy it was being with his little buddies and the rest of his family. Donnie was preceded in death by: his parents, Doyle & Alta Summers; and sister, Shirlene Taylor. Survivors: wife, Sharon Summers of Clinton, TN; daughters, Brenda & Joe Saglimbeni of Clinton, TN, Geraldine Summers of Clinton, TN; brothers, Ronnie & Marilyn Summers of Milford, OH, Denver & Bonnie Summers of IN, Eugene Summers of KY; sisters, Janis & Dave Heithaus of OH, Shelby & Richard Savage of OH, Ruth & Tom Roberts of FL; grandchildren, Grabriella & Hannah Saglimbeni of Clinton, TN; and a host of other relatives and friends. Donnie's family will receive his friends on Monday, August 27, 2007 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN. Funeral se! rvice will be Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Solway Baptist Church in Solway, TN with Bro. Ray Buchanan officiating. Donnie will lie in state one hour prior to his funeral on Tuesday. Interment will follow at the Woodhaven Memorial Garden in Claxton, TN. Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN is in charge of all arrangements. THOMAS, JACOB LEE "JAKE" - born August 17, 1979 in Knoxville, TN, went to be with his Savior on August 25, 2007. He is preceded in death by: grandparents, Leroy, Jr. and Hannie Whitson, Olen F. Thomas, William Taylor and Ralph and Juanita Mynatt. Survived by: devoted and loving wife, Megan Thomas; children, Alexis-6, Tyler-4, Hailey-3 and Owen-9 months; also survived by parents, Randal (Randy) and Rhonda Thomas, and Ronnie Mynatt; sister, Hannah Thomas; brother, Michael Thomas; grandparents, Sue E. Taylor and George and Janie Justice; and many other family and loving friends. Service, 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City, Rev. Wayne Lay and Rev. Mike Vincent officiating. Interment will follow at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to the building fund at New Fellowship Baptist Church in Knoxville. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com TRAGESSER, EUGENE F. - age 83 of Knoxville, formerly of Memphis, passed away Saturday evening, August 25, 2007. Gene was retired from the University of Tennessee Medical Units in Memphis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clovis P. Tragesser. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Kathleen Tragesser, Mike and Peggy Tragesser all of Knoxville; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by a memorial service at 7: 30 p.m. with Rev. Leonard Turner officiating. Family and friends will gather at 3 p.m. Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis for graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or to a charity of choice. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Tragesser family. www.clickfuneralhome.com 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