ALEXANDER, BERTHA LEE JOHNSON - of Knoxville, departed this life, Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at Brakebill Nursing Home. She accepted Christ at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church; she later joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Retired from First Tennessee Bank. Preceded in death by husband, Booker Alexander; parents, Floyd and Anna Reid Johnson; brothers, Fred, Ralph, Lazarus, Ike, and John W. Johnson, Sr.; sisters, Anna Mae Johnson Curry, Willie Lou Johnson Hudgens and Evelyn Johnson. Survivors, sister, Gladys L. Jordan; nieces, Freddie Anne (Charles) Wadley, Marilyn, Joanie, Janice and Kathy Johnson, Gail Smith, Edith (Wayne) Walker, Allison (Pete) Moulden, Linda Caver and Patty Dover; nephews, Clifford Curry, Floyd Ed Curry, Willie B. (Sandra) Curry, Martin Curry, Charles (Pat), Barnett (Beverly) Phillip, Joseph III (Cynthia) and Ronald Jordan and a host of great nieces, nephews, relatives and friends to include, Brakebill Nursing Home and staff and residents. Family will receive friends, 1:30-2:00 p.m., Sunday at Jarnigan's Chapel; funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Rev. Dr. Kelly Smith, Presiding, Rev. Latisha Reeves, Eulogist. Interment Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary www.jarnigansmortuary.com ANDERSON, JUANITA CAIN - age 85, of West Knoxville, daughter of the late Charles C. and Annie Fox Cain, died peacefully Wednesday Morning June 27, 2007. She was a long time member of Gallaher Memorial Baptist Church where she served as choir director for many years. Juanita was a retired supervisor with The Health Physics Department, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. She was a member of Bearden Chapter, Order of Eastern Star for over 66 years, where she was Worthy Matron in 1955 and served as secretary of the chapter for over 43 years. Juanita served as Grand Martha in 1969, Grand Chapter, State of Tennessee, Order of Eastern Star and was a charter member of the Ladies Knights Templar where she served as president for several years. She was also Past President of the Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association of Middle East Tennessee. Juanita was also preceded in death by husband, W.B. "Ben" Anderson, brother, Grover Clifton Cain, sisters, Bobbie Sue Cain Deutscher and Charzella Cain. She is survived by her loving family: nephew, Barry C. Cain and wife Peggy, great niece, Madalynn Cain Porter, great nephew, Charles Cain; great great nephew, Norris. A Funeral service will be 7:30 P.M. Friday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Rev. Ron Bright and Rev. Jim McCulla officiating. The family and friends will meet and leave Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel at 10:30 A.M. Saturday and proceed to Edgewood Cemetery for a 11:00 A.M. graveside service. Pallbearers will be: Johnny Stooksbury, Bill Blankenship, Lynn Spangler, James Ford, C.A. Wilson, Ray Jenkins, Bud Anderson and Bob Flynn. The family request memorials may be made to: Gallaher Memorial Baptist Church, 219 S Gallaher Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919 The family will receive friends 6-7:30 P.M. Friday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com BEELER, DEMPSEY DELBERT - of Corryton passed into his heaven Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital at age 84. He was saved and baptized at Fairview Baptist Church in 1964. He served his country in the Army during World War II fighting in the Battle Of The Bulge. Preceded in death by: parents: Grady and Sarah Beeler, sisters: Eula Lambert and Trula Anderson, brothers: Gambirel and Clayton Beeler and grandson: Kevin Bales. Survivors: wife of 64 years: Nellie (Anderson) Beeler; daughters: Deloris (Robert) Bales and Janet (Ernie) McFall; grandchildren: Greg (Linda) Bales, Jason (Laura) Bales, Robin (Robby) Carden and Adam Hutson; great grandchildren: Brad, Caleb, Kendal and Charlie Bales, Ashley and Matthew Carden; sister: Reba Heath Monday; several nieces and nephews; special nephew: Delbert Ausmus and wife: Doris of Dalton, Ga. and special niece and fishing buddy: Ella Mae Heath. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fairview Baptist Church Building Fund 7424 Fairview Rd. Corryton, TN 37721. Service 8 pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Ftn. City, Rev. Troy Christopher officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:15 am Saturday at Fairview Cemetery for interment service at 10:30, Rev. Bryan Wright officiating with Military Honors provided by Volunteer State Honor Guard. Pallbearers: Greg and Jason Bales, Delbert Ausmus, Artis and William Heath and Glen Lambert, honorary pallbearers: Adam Hutson, Ronald Anderson, Wayne Anderson, Eddie Anderson, Kenneth Ausmus, Jimmy King, Leonard Wolfenbarger and Steve Hunt. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Ftn. City. www.mynattfh.com BIVENS, LOIS MILLSAPS., age 81, of 1602 Citico Rd., Vonore, passed away Thursday morning, June 28, 2007 at her home. Member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. A former resident of Anderson, Indiana. A homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Survivors - husband of 66 years, Andrew Bivens; sons & daughters-in-law, Conward Bivens & companion Betty Standridge, James & Carolyn Bivens, all of Vonore, Calvin (Mickey) & Kay Bivens, Anderson, Ind.; grandchildren & spouses, John & Julie Bivens, Anderson, Ind., Mitch & Lori Bivens, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Brad & Dawn Bivens, Justin & JuLee Jenkins, all of Indianapolis, Ind., Ann & Rick McLemore, Sam & Deminga Bivens, all of Madisonville; great-grandchildren, Olivia and Mallory Bivens, Jacob Bivens, Logan Jenkins, Cory and Tristan McLemore, Haley Bivens. Preceded in death by son, Ray Bivens, parents, Benjamin Harrison Millsaps & Sarah Jane Rutherford Millsaps (descendant of William Huston Millsaps and Mary Angline Pesterfield). Funeral 3 P.M. Saturday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Barney Tipton officiating. Interment Citico Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1-3 P.M. Saturday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville. BUREMS, CARL LITTLETON - age 66, of Knoxville, departed this life, June 22, 2007 at Fort Sanders Hospital. Born May 27, 1941. Member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, retired from K-25 in 1991 with thirty two years of service. Preceded in death by father, Clifford Frazier and mother, Margaret Burems; sisters, Lilian and JoAnne. Survivors, lifelong devoted partner, Lorrain Wilson; devoted brother, Clifford (Edna) Burems, Los Angeles, CA; sons, Ricky Burems, MI, WI, Carl (Jeanette) Burems, Birmingham, AL, Anthony Burems; daughters, Yvette Burems, Cynthia Burems; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. The Burems family would like to thank the staff at Fort Sanders Hospital. Family will receive friends, 3:30-4:00 pm, Saturday at Jarnigan's Chapel; funeral service, 4:00 p.m. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com CLICK, R. CARTER - age 79 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, June 27, 2007. Carter was retired from East Tennessee Natural Gas Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nita B. Click; parents, Carrie and Ransome Click; brother, Alexander Click. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Jill Click of Sevierville, Keith and Tammy Click of Knoxville; grandson, Christopher Click of Sevierville. A memorial service will be held for Carter and Nita on Sunday, July 1 at 2 p.m. at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Dr. C. Glenn Sullivan officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley, P O Box 9479, Knoxville, TN 37940. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Click family. www.clickfuneralhome.com COLE, JUDGE T. EDWARD - age 87, joined the Church Triumphant on June 26, 2007 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Judge Cole was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church for over 50 years. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 14, 1920, and attended Knoxville High School and graduated from Central High School in 1938. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and saw action in five major campaigns in the Pacific. Judge Cole graduated first in his class at the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1948 and was recalled to active military duty in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Corps during the Korean War as well as serving in the Pentagon. He retired at the rank of Major in the United States Army Reserve. Judge Cole was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States in 1953 and he resumed his private practice of law in Knoxville, TN later that year. He was appointed Judge, Knox County Circuit Court, Division II in 1961 and was elected without opposition to serve as Knox County Circuit Court Judge in four General Elections spanning three decades. He retired as Judge, Knox County Circuit Court in January 1987 after serving over twenty-five years in office. Judge Cole was the President of the Tennessee Judicial Conference from 1971 to 1972 and served in the formation of the International Academy of Trial Judges and as seventh President of the International Academy of Trial Judges. He was a member of the Tennessee Society, Sons of the Revolution and the East Tennessee Historical Society First Families of Tennessee. Judge Cole was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and jurist. He was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart, best friend and beloved wife of 52 years, Mary Jean Bell Cole in 1995. Judge Cole is survived by his loving sons and daughters in law Thomas M. and Constance Cole, Robert A. and Hazel Cole and William E. and Beth Cole; grandchildren Ellen Marie Cole, Mary Elizabeth Cole Williamson, Kit Phelps and Katherine Lauren Cole; sister Martha Cole Johnson; nephew Richard Edwin Johnson and niece Charlene Gilliland. A celebration of the life of Judge T. Edward Cole will be 6:00 p.m. Friday at Messiah Lutheran Church with Rev. Eric Murray officiating. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 6900 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN. 37919; the Second Harvest Food Bank, 922 Delaware Ave., Knoxville, TN. 37921 or to Legal Aid of East Tennessee, 502 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN. 37902. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday at Messiah Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel www.rosemortuary.com COLLINS, EVERETT - age 76 of Knoxville, formerly of Washburn, TN, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at Ft. Sanders Regional. Everett was a member of Middlebrook Pike Baptist Church and retired from Lonas Oil Company. He is survived by his wife, Stella Collins; sons, Dewayne Collins of Goodlettsville, TN and Eugene Collins of West Palm Beach, FL; daughter, Heather Collins; grandchildren, Jordan and Brianna; brother, Johnny Collins; sister, Edna McNeal all of Knoxville. Funeral service will be 7:00 P.M. Saturday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Rev. George Gilbert officiating. Family and friends will meet Sunday at Collins Family Cemetery, Washburn, TN for a 2:00 P.M. interment service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, E. TN Region, 4708 Papermill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909. The family will receive friends 5-7:00 P.M. Saturday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com COX, GEORGE EDWIN - 83 years old formerly of Fountain City, died peacefully in his home Monday, June 25 at 8:45 am in Hendersonville, TN. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years Ruth of Fountain City and his parents, Roger and Florence Cox of West Knoxville. He served in the Signal Corp of the Army in the Pacific Theatre in World War II. Mr. Cox retired from Bell South after over 40 years. He was a former member of Fountain City Presbyterian Church and First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Survivors: three children, sons Gary Cox, wife Margie, Lynn Cox, wife Vicky and daughter Teresa Brewster, husband Paul; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Vining, husband Blake, Michael Cox, Matthew and Roger Cox, Calah, Aaron, Zachary, and Seth Brewster; brother, Ben Cox of West Knoxville. His children want to express their appreciation to their father's friends and relatives who contributed to his life. Service 4 pm Sunday Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Family and friends will meet 9 am Monday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel and proceed to Highland Memorial for interment at 10 am. Military Honors will be provided by Volunteer State Honor Guard. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 pm Sunday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com DEERING, THERESA E. - 96, of Jacksonville Beach, FL, formerly of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Sat., June 23, 2007. Family members include two daughters, Marge Medina, Jacksonville Beach, FL; Marilyn Sobota, Knoxville, TN; 3 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 5 step-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in Florida, interment will be 3:00 p.m., Mon., July 2, at Highland Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257. Services under the care and direction of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach, FL. www.quinn-shalz.com DOUGLAS, MARTHA GIVENS - age 82, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 27, 2007. She was a member of Church Street United Methodist Church, where she was a member of Murphy Builders Sunday School Class. She was an active member of the L.I.F.T group with Berry Funeral Home. She was retired from the Insurance Industry and moved to Knoxville in 1991. Preceded in death by parents, Carl and Annie Givens; husband, David M. Douglas; daughter, Barbara Ferguson; brothers, Charles and Carl Givens. Survived by son, Richard H. Douglas of Vista, CA; son and daughter-in-law, David W and Laura Douglas of Granger, Ind. 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Wilburn of Virginia Beach, VA. Services will be held in the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway Saturday at 10:00 AM with Rev. Cabel W. Trent officiating. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Friday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Church Street United Methodist Church, 900 Henley Street Knoxville, TN 37902, PO Box 1303 Knoxville, TN 37901 EVANS, HELEN M. - age 84 of Powell, since her childhood years, had a never-ending faith in the birth, death and resurrection of Christ Jesus. As a result, this day, she has a new body and home with our Heavenly Father. That is her testimony. Chronically ill for several years, she died peacefully at Parkwest Hospital with her immediate family at her bedside. Born April 15, 1923 in Tazewell, Tennessee, Mon was unpretentious and a perfectionist. She maintained an immaculate home while healthy. An avid gardener, she looked forward to springtime each year to nurture her flowers. Another passion of hers was her love of Southern Gospel Music. A loving and devoted wife, she and her husband of 59 years reared five children in Monroe, Michigan after World War II. Retired from Midway Products, Monroe, Michigan, after many years of service. Relocated to Powell, Tennessee in 1983. Preceded in death by; parents, Lon and Ora Mae Fortner, son; Larry McKinney Evans, brother; Wade Fortner, and sister; Leva Fortner Towsley. Survived by; Gary Wayne Evans and wife Trudy of Wisconsin, Karry Randal Evans and wife Laural of Michigan, Jina Sue Clarke and husband Myron of Knoxville, and Douglas Evans of Powell. Tn; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and special sister-in-law Geneva Wolfenbarger of Michigan; nieces, Nancy Goodman, Nita Buchanan and several other nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special debt of gratitude to her loving and compassionate healthcare providers of many years; Doctors Lance Morehead and Robert A. Blackey. In-home caregivers Clara Sue Grubbs, Rosemary Smith, Linda Davis and Julie Bledsoe. Family will receive friends Saturday June 30, 2007 from 6-8 pm with 8 pm chapel service with Rev. Mark Kitts officiating. Interment will be 2 pm Sunday July 1, 2007 in Fairview Cemetery in Claiborne Co., TN. Weaver Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.weaverfuneralservices.com. GARNER, JAMES EDGAR "PAPAW" - age 81, of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee. He was of the Baptist Faith and owner of Garner's Barber Shop and a local barber for 61 years. Mr. Garner was a favorite local barber and was proud to be at the barber shop and appreciated and enjoyed serving his customers through out the years, this is what made Mr. Garner happy and enjoy life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Lavan Shuler Garner; parents, Spencer and Lillie Garner; and brothers in law, Doil Shuler and Dillard Shuler. Survivors include his son and daughter in law, Donnie and Sammie Garner of Maryville; daughter and son in law, Peggy and Wayne Stephenson of Maryville; grandchildren and fellow barbers, Timmy Stephenson and Christy Stephenson both of Maryville; adopted grandson and fellow barber, Marcus Payne of Maryville; brothers and sisters in law, Ralph and Eula Garner, and Alvin and Imogene Garner all of Knoxville; brothers in law and sister in law, Ralph Shuler, Vance and Joann Shuler all of Townsend, sisters in law and brother in law, Barbara Shuler, and DeLynn and Cecil Caylor all of Townsend; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2007 at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. Scott Potter and Rev. Paul Dyar officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery (formerly Chilhowee View Cemetery) for the graveside service and interment. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville, (865) 982-6041, . www.millerfuneralhome.org HARBER, GLEN GRAY - age 77, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away Thursday, June 28, 2007 at the Norris Health & Rehabilitation Center. He attended the Dutch Valley Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tilden & Ruth Dolan Harber; sisters, Lorene Hensley & Billie Henslee; brothers, Jack & Jim Harber. Survivors: sister, Francene Vandergriff & husband Don, of Clinton; sister-in-law, Drucilla Harber of Clinton; special friends, Phil & Marty Harber, Beverly Copeland, Burl Webber & B.B. Carter, all of Clinton and several others; several nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 30th from 6 to 8 at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with the funeral to follow at 8:00 PM in the chapel. Interment will be Sunday, July 1st at 2:00 PM at the Sunset Cemetery in Clinton. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all the arrangements. KING, JOANNE - age 47 of Clinton, TN passed away Monday, June 25, 2007 at her home in Clinton, TN. Joanne was a wonderful wife and mother with a great lust for life and Sam Elliot ("Ooh That's My Man). Joanne was bold, brazen and outspoken! A friend to all she met and always the first one there to help someone in need. Joanne's passing leaves a huge void, which may never be filled. Joanne was preceded in death by her father, Harry VanPelt, and Aunt Judy. She left behind: Survivors: mother: Theresa VanPelt of Dallas, TX; husband: Joseph King of Clinton, TN; son: Steven Michael VanPelt of Houston, TX; daughter: Sara Beth King of Clinton, TN; sisters: Christine VanPelt of TX, Lisa Arnold of TX, Amy Thornton of TX; brothers in law: Mark Overton and Dave Hitcheon; cousin: Tre; and a plethora of dear friends. Joanne's family will receive her friends on Friday, June 29, 2007 from 6 - 8 PM with funeral service following at 8:00 PM in the chapel of Jones Mortuary. Interment will be Saturday, June 30 at 1:00 PM at the Woodhaven Memorial Garden in Claxton, TN. Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN is in charge of all arrangements. LITTLE, SHARON - age 49 of Knoxville, passed away Monday June 25, 2007. Member of Belmont Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by, grandparents; Bernice and Jack LaBoone, Blanche and William Little, and baby sister Bernice. Survived by, parents; G.S. and Nancy Little of Knoxville; special companion, "Little Bit"; God-daughters, Chris Baker and son Nicholas of Knoxville, and Beth Gann of Loudon; brother, Buddy Little and wife Brenda of South Dakota; sister, Donna Brewer of Sweetwater; nieces, Tonya Jordan and husband Kenny and their children, Sharolyn Davis and husband Josh and their daughter; nephew, Jonathan Brewer; also four nieces and one nephew; thirteen great-nieces and nephews; and one great-great-niece; several aunts and uncles; best friends, Brenda Bozeman, Jimmy McCleary and Cathy Davis. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses of Thompson Cancer Center, also to Covenant Hospice for all their love and support during Sharon's illness. Family will receive friends Thursday June 28, 2007 from 6-8 pm with an 8 pm service in the chapel of Weaver Funeral Home , Rev. Josh Glandon officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1:15 pm Friday June 29, 2007 at Weaver Funeral Home to proceed to Highland Memorial Cemetery for a 2 pm graveside service. MATHES, MILDRED FAULKNER OWEN -age 84 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church. She retired from Fountain Bowling Lanes where she was a bowling instructor. Preceded in death by son, Mickey Owen. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Kenny C. and Paulette Owen; foster son, Gary Adams; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; best friend and companion, Gail Hubbard. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Residential Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville 37938. A funeral service will be held in Stevens Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Friday with Rev. Sam Oaks officiating. Interment will follow at Sharp Cemetery in Luttrell. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday prior to the funeral service at Stevens Mortuary at Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Mrs. Mathes' guest book is also available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. MCLAIN, LOIS C. (GRANNY) - age 84 of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2007. She was of the Baptist faith. Lois loved to garden and sew. She was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Maggie Carroll; brothers and sisters, Charles Carroll Jr., Mary Lewellyn, Jessie Vincil and T. C. Carroll. Survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Hugh McLain; son, Lanny McLain and wife, Pat of Lenoir City; daughters, Kathy Stansberry and husband, Harry of Philadelphia and Diane Green of Georgia; 6 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; special niece, Tammy Deaton and husband, Ronny of Loudon; sister, Tootie Golden of Surgoinsville, TN; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. George Seay and Rev. Lewis Garner will officiate. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com MINGIE, KENNETH EARL - age 78 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday June 26, 2007 at his home. He was retired from Norfolk-Southern Railroad. He was a 32 Degree Mason, Member of Charles McKinney Lodge # 433 F&AM, Scottish Rite and Kerbela Shrine. Survived by wife: Ella Dean Mingie; children: Hilda Cheryl Mingie, Phyllis Sue Nuchols and husband Bob, Kenneth Mike Mingie, Dan and Darlene Mingie; grandchildren: Chad & Debbie Mingie, Chris & April Mingie, Beth & Eric Delph, Tammy & Allen Hunley, Trent Mingie, Kenny Mingie; great grandchildren: Erika & Tim McGill, Elijah Delph, Mashayla Mingie, Zoe Mingie, Crissy Brown; great great grandchild: Peanut McGill; sisters: Helen Barker, Dolly and husband Rev Frank Clabo; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Jack and Ella Mae Dowling; special friends: Robert "Hub" Bedwell, Karen Thomas, Debbie Mingie, Regina Bradley, Carol Brown, Steve Clabo. The family received friends Thursday, 7-7:30 p.m. at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with 7:30 p.m. Masonic Funeral following. Family and friends will meet Friday at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens for an 11 a.m. graveside service with Rev Bill Delph officiating. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com MISENHEIMER, VICKIE - age 54 passed away Saturday June 23, 2007. She and brother had moved back to Knoxville after surviving hurricane Katrina. Where she had been living in New Orleans for the past 25 years. She was an angel who loved God, her animals and her family. Preceded in death by father, Paul E. Farmer and mother, Sue Haworth. Surviving family: grandmother, Ruth Thompson; brother, Terry Misenheimer; sister, Susan M. Few and brother, Rod Haworth. Private family services. MITCHELL, WILLIAM A. - age 80 of Knoxville went home Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at St Mary's Medical Center. He was a member of Indian Ridge Baptist Church in Blaine. While employed as a superintendent with Johnson & Galyon Construction Company, he was known to all as a hard working, demanding, but a fair and honest man. He supervised many projects in the Knoxville area, and several in the Cedar Bluff area; notably, the Cedar Bluff Shopping Center. His work ethics made him one of the most requested supervisors by customers. Preceded in death by parents, Reece and Dora Mitchell; brother, Paul Mitchell; sisters, Claudine Ingle and Louise Perry; and several nieces and nephews. Survivors include loving wife of 52 1/2 years, Myrtle Mitchell of Knoxville; daughter, Tina Mitchell of Knoxville; sister, Marie Gaut, Knoxville; "special" sister, Lynn Viars of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, June 30, 2007, in the chapel at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Patty officiating followed by the interment at Caledonia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Macedonia United Methodist Church, 4630 Holston Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. The family would like to thank the staff at Hillcrest North for all their care during his three years there. A special thank you to Dr. Hall and all the staff at St. Mary's who helped make William's home-coming an easier trip. We deeply appreciate everyone we met and what they did for us. The family will receive friends 12-2 pm Saturday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. NEWMAN, JOHNNIE MATTHEW - age 78 of Alcoa, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at Shannondale Health Care Center of Maryville. He graduated from Alcoa High School, where he excelled in football and basketball. He was a lifelong fan and supporter of the Alcoa High athletic program. He served in the U. S. Army for 3 years at the Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, DC, where he coordinated officers' housing and administration. After his army tour, he had a 28 year career with Southern Central Bell Telephone Company. In the latter stages of this career, he began a successful business building homes and apartment complexes...which he continued after his retirement from the telephone company. Johnnie never met a stranger, had a classic sense of humor, and loved to travel. He was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church in Alcoa. As a youth, Johnnie often biked from Alcoa to Gatlinburg with weights on his bicycle. He was beloved by his family and many friends. He will be missed. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Oscar and Kitty Newman; brother, Harold Newman of CA; sisters, Kate Brock Hancock of Maryville, Christine Miller of Alcoa. Survivors include: sister, Lola Fogleman of Maryville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. James A. and Jacqueline Newman of Knoxville, Charles ("Buck") and Jewell Newman of Maryville. Also, he had 16 nieces and nephews; plus 29 grandnieces and grandnephews; and loving companion, Jimmie Morris and longtime close friend, David Hancock. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2007, in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Greg Kelly officiating. The interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery. Friends may call at their convenience at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Central Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 337, Alcoa, TN 37701. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville 982-6812 . www.mccammonammonsclickfuneralhome.com NOBLE, MICHAEL "PERRY" - age 42, of Lenoir City, TN, formerly of Eden, NC, passed away at Noon on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at his home after a battle with lung cancer. Perry was a truck driver and a former US Marine. Perry was preceded in death by his mother, Isla Fraley Noble. Survivors: wife of 11 years, Sharon Noble; children, Megan, age 15 and Cody, age 17; father and step mother, Ronald and Joan Noble of Reidsville, NC; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lisa and Ross West of Summerville, SC, Mindy and Timothy Hutchins of Old Fort, NC; brother and sister-in-law, Ryan and Glenda Noble of Cleveland, NC; nieces, Caroline, Catharine, Colleen, Madison and Rachel; nephews, Rayce, Laydon and Jackson; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Leon and Marie Lively of Lenoir City. He will be sadly missed by his basset hound and two cats. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. Rev. Richard Noble and Rev. George Hutchins will be conducting the service. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tribute Program, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Kevin Ridenhour and the staff of Covenant Hospice. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Noble family. www.clickfuneralhome.com OGLESBY, BLANCHE LEONA STOUT - age 93 of Knoxville went home to be with her Savior Tuesday June 26, 2007. She was a member of the Riverview Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband Vernon C. Oglesby, daughters Helen West and Wanda Russell, parents Lela and Grover Stout, sisters Pauline Buckner and infant Ruth Stout, brothers Edd, Roy and Clyde Stout. Mrs. Oglesby is survived by daughter Margaret Dykes; son and daughter-in-law Vernon L. and Mary Sue Oglesby; grandchildren and spouses Dorothy and Donnie Vest, Nancy and Jackie Taylor, Phyllis and Chuck Sparks, Larry and Debbie West, Michael and Lisa Oglesby and Tim Russell; great-grandchildren and spouses, Amanda and Wayne Bailey, Lorrie and Michael Cox, Samantha West, Joshua and Jessica Oglesby, Matthew and Jacob Oglesby and Jordan Vest and Nikki Vest; great-great-grandchildren Spencer and Nicholas Bailey, Hannah Taylor and Jude Cox; sisters Katie Vest, Mildred Romines, Inez Miller and Mary Lawson of California; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Riverview Baptist Church. The family wishes to thank the staff of Hillcrest South for the love and care of Mrs. Oglesby. The family will receive friends Friday June 29,2007 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Riverview Baptist Church, with the service to follow at 8:00 pm Rev Steve Hancock officiating. The interment will be Saturday June 30 2007 at 10:00 am in the Caledonia Cemetery. Evergreen Funeral Home 7426 Asheville Highway is honored to serve the family of Blanche Oglesby. 865-637-7955 OSBORNE, NANCY JEAN - age 68, of South Knoxville, passed away in her home on Tuesday, June 26, 2007, after a battle with cancer. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by mother, Laura Witt; stepfather, Arnold Witt; daughter, Debbie Heptinstall; son, Jimmy Lee Osborne. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Mike Hodges; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Gina Osborne, all of Knoxville. Tim and Mona Osborne of Raleigh, NC; son-in-law and wife, Fred and Kim Heptinstall of Knoxville; grandchildren, Michael Hodges, Jamie Monger, Amanda Heptinstall, Whitney Osborne, and Jennifer Osborne; great-grandchildren, Chelsey, Kenslee, Braden, Keaton, McKenna, Chase and Joseph; sisters, Marion Tikkanen, Dorothy Tikkanen, Darlene Huff, Gert Cross, Beverly Badger and Shirley Witt, all of Michigan. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery at 11:00 AM Friday for graveside services, Pastor Mark Ousley officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com PAINTER, MARGARET - was born in 1922. She was the daughter of John and Armilda Crawford (Heacker) Jack of Knoxville, Tennessee. Margaret is survived by four children, Karen Elizabeth Painter of Orlando, Florida, John B. Painter of Germantown, Tennessee, James Edward Painter of Overland Park, Kansas, Nancy Marie (Painter) Richmond of Orlando, Florida; a sister, Dorothy (Jack) Denny of Nashville, Tennessee; and four grandchildren, Angela (Richmond) Rodda, Sarah Richmond, Lisa Richmond, and Mark Painter. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband, L.B. Painter, Jr., M.D. It was with her husband that Margaret moved to the community of Portageville, Missouri soon after their marriage. Over the course of more than 50 years they reared their children and took active roles in the community, Margaret as homemaker, mother and devoted wife, and L.B. as one of the city's few doctors. Margaret was also an active member of the First Baptist Church of Portageville. In 2006 Margaret moved to Orlando, Florida. Funeral services with Pastor Dr. Buck Morton, First Baptist Church of Portageville, Missouri, officiating will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 30 at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee, 901-767-8930, with a viewing from 12 to 1 prior to the service. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 608 DeLisle Avenue, Portageville, Missouri 63873 or to Hospice of the Comforter, 480 W. Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714. PALMER, ROBERT LEROY - age 49 of Louisville, passed away, Thursday, June 28, 2007, at the family home. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Preceded in death by father, Robert Palmer. Survived by his wife Glenda McDaniel Palmer; sons, David Lummus of Texas, Billy Palmer of Rockford, Bruce Palmer of Louisville; four grandchildren; mother, Peggy Palmer of Colorado; sisters, Becky Palmer of Louisville, Kim Hulsey of Louisville, Christine Amburn of Madisonville; brother, Jimmy Palmer of Maryville; several nieces and nephews and other extended family. Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Miller Funeral Home Cedar Chapel, Rev. Joel Tilson officiating. Graveside service will follow at Louisville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM on Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. www.millerfuneralhome.org PARTON, NICHOLAS JAMES - age 19 of Sevierville, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 following an automobile accident. He was a 2007 graduate of Pigeon Forge High School and a member of First Red Bank Baptist Church. Nick knelt at his grandparent's fireplace hearth and accepted the Lord as his personal Saviour. All who knew him saw the evidence of his faith. He lived every day of his life to the fullest and is loved beyond any measure which mere words can express. He leaves to cherish his memory: father: Darrell Parton of Gatlinburg; mother and step-father: Kathy and Jorge Sanchez of Sevierville; loving brothers: Derek Henry Parton and Antonio Simon Sanchez; sister: Angela Mae Sanchez; grandparents: Kenneth and Edna Glance of Daytona Beach; Henry and Ruth Parton of Wears Valley; aunts: Linda Kier and husband Robert of Nashville; Edie Layton and husband Jeffrey and Sharon Dang and husband Nam, all of Daytona Beach; uncles: David and Dennis Parton of Gatlinburg; great aunts and uncles: James and Francis Glance of NC, Edith and Gene Carroll of OH, Aileen McCarter of Knoxville, Billie Cicero of Orlando; a host of cousins in Florida and Tennessee, many friends and co-workers including the Youth Class at First Red Bank Baptist Church; girlfriend: Kelci Smith of Pigeon Forge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Youth Department of First Red Bank Baptist Church, 2120 Summerfield Lane, Sevierville, Tennessee, 37876. Funeral service 7 PM Friday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Merritt officiating. Family and friends will meet 10 AM Saturday in Mattox Cemetery for interment. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. www.atchleyfuneralhome.com POINTON, WILLIAM F. ( BILLY ) -age 55 of Knoxville entered into eternal rest Tuesday June 26, 2007 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was retired from Allied Seat Belt Company. Preceded in death by parents Fred & Inez Pointon, Grandparents and special nephew Brian Casteel. Survived by wife Phyllis Pointon; daughter Brandi Claiborne; step children Ray Ritter, Missy Gass and husband Tommy of Knoxville, Shannon Ware and husband Kent of Charleston, S.C.; Grandsons, Bryan, Ryan and Tanner Claiborne; Step Grandchildren, Brittney & Brent Gass, Chelsea Ritter and Emily Ware; Brother Glenn "Bugs" Pointon and wife Pam of Louisville; Sisters Nancy Nickleson, Susie Householder & husband Rick, Dee Dee Pointon, Mary Pointon all of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. We would like to thank Dr. Charie and his staff at Vanderbilt and the 8 th Floor staff at Ft. Sanders Regional and special thanks to Dr. Midas. Funeral service 2:00 P.M. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Ray Gass officiating. Interment will follow in New Gray Cemetery. Pallbearers Bill Robbins, Dub Riddle, Jeff Frye, Ronnie Johnson, Jim Housholder, Larry Woods. The family will receive friends 6:00 -- 9:00 P.M. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.www.rosemortuary.com PURKHISER, DAVID PHIPSON - age 84 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2007. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, serving in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy, retiring from the Navy after 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife Louise Purkhiser. Survivors: nephew: Paul Purkhiser; niece: Aimee Smolik; sister-in-law: Janet Purkhiser; family friend: Fran Owen. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Smoky Mountain Christian Church, Building Fund - 125 South Blvd. - Sevierville, Tennessee 37862. Graveside service and interment 11 AM Saturday at Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens with Minister Philip Curry officiating. The family will receive friends 10-11 AM Saturday at Atchley's Smoky Mountain Chapel, 220 Emert Street, Pigeon Forge. www.atchleyfuneralhome.com RIDINGS, MADGEALEE - age 73 of North Knoxville reached out and touched the face of God on Thursday June 28, 2007. Preceded in death by husband Ed Ridings. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com SIMMONS, TAMBOURA NAASSON - age 32 of Knoxville, was called home to be with our Lord on Sunday. He leaves wife, children, and parents, family and friends to cherish his memory. Services Saturday 2 p.m. at 5th Ave. Baptist (OBC) Church with Rev. Darryl Arnold officiating. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com SMITH, MARGARET DAYBERRY HICKS - age 71, passed away peacefully after an extended struggle with cancer on June 28, 2007 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice. Margaret was the epitome of living life to the fullest and enjoyed each day she was given. She loved family gatherings and was a true animal lover, especially to her pets left behind, Fluffy and SuLing. A member of West Park Baptist Church, she thrived on the friendships made through The Ladies' Sunday School Class, and the family is so very grateful for the kindness shown to her these last few weeks. Preceded in death by her father, Boyd Dayberry and her beloved mother, Helen (NanNan) Dayberry; brother in law, Carroll Reynolds and former husband, Herbert Hicks. Margaret was a loving wife and devoted mother who always loved to make you laugh. She will be missed by her devoted husband, Layton K. Smith (Smitty) and her most proud accomplishments, her sons, along with their spouses: Mike and Cindy Hicks, Rick and Susan Hicks, Dean Hicks and Liz, Duane and Susan Hicks. She is also survived by her brother and sister in law, Bud and Carol Dayberry; and sister, Juanita Reynolds; and her Aunt Margaret, whom she cherished. Proud to be Grandma, she is survived by her grandchildren and their spouses, Greg and Holly Hicks, Kelly Hicks, Aaron Hicks, Dean Hicks, Jr., Samantha and Wesley Hester, Lindsey Hicks, Christopher Hicks, Jeremy and Carissa Cooper, Brandon and Tara Cooper, Vanessa Frye, Ricky and Katrina Bishop and her sweet great grandchildren, Jessica and Jeremy, Austin, Trevor and Merric, Kayla and Ian, Noah and Addison. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at West Park Baptist Church, 8833 Middlebrook Pike, on Friday June 29 at 8 p.m. with Senior Pastor Bob St. John officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. before the service. Burial will be held at Highland Memorial West Cemetery on Saturday, June 30th at 11 a.m. STEWART, NELSON R. - a memorial service will be held July 1, 2007 in Sebree, KY. Family and friends are cordially invited. THOMAS, CONLEY ARVIN - age 88, of Strawberry Plains, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2007. He was the owner of Thomas Auto Parts for 51 years. He had a love for restoring old cars. Mr. Thomas was also a member of French Broad Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Thomas. Survivors: children: Mildred Leonard and husband Bill, Troy Thomas and wife Belinda, Vernon Thomas and wife Kathy, all of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee; grandchildren: Eugene Williams, Willie Leonard, and Jamie Phillips; great-grandchildren: Coby Williams and 4 week old Hunter Phillips; sister: Dorothy Williams; several nieces and nephews; special friends: Jack Huskey, Pete Coleman, Bud Carroll, and Bill Drinnen. Funeral service 7 PM Friday in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Al Smith officiating. Interment 1 PM Saturday in Underwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com). TIPTON, MARTHA D. - age 88, of Vonore, passed away 3:45 P.M. Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at Sweetwater Hospital. Member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors- son & daughters-in-law: Butler & Carolyn Tipton, Betty Tipton, all of Vonore; 4 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; several nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by husband Dock Harrison Tipton, son Rev. John Tipton, parents Harve & Effie Gentry, 12 brothers & sisters. Funeral 8:00 P.M. Friday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Tommy Self and Rev. Tyson Matoy officiating. Interment 11:00 A.M. Saturday, Mt. Zion Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 P.M. Friday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville. TORCIGLIANI, RALPH, JR. - 84, of Maryville, TN passed away peacefully on June 27, 2007. A lifelong Episcopalian, Ralph was a member of St. Andrew's Church in Maryville and a former member of the Church of the Ascension-Knoxville. Survivors include his beloved wife of 61 years, Virginia Torcigliani; daughters and sons-in-law Lynn and Eddie Hopps and Ann and Jim Tedford, all of Knoxville; grandchildren: Alexis Tedford of Brooklyn, NY, Thomas and Cheri Tedford of Knoxville, Erica Tedford of Maryville, Alek and Austin Hopps of Knoxville. A native of Memphis, Ralph was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy's "Lighter Than Air" program as a member of a blimp crew protecting our West coast from Japanese submarines. At the conclusion of his military service, Ralph joined the family-owned business and operated Ralph's Paint & Body Shop in Memphis for many years. After selling the business he transitioned into a new career as an insurance claims adjuster. He relocated to Knoxville to be nearer his beloved daughters and their families. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 29 at 1:30 pm at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 5901 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 2200 Sutherland Ave. ,Suite H102, Knoxville, TN 37919 or www.alztn.org. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com. WILLS, BERTHA A. HENSLEY - age 85, of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 28, 2007. She was a longtime member of South Knoxville Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, good friend, and cherished grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, Woodrow Wills; grandson, David Moore; 4 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by children, Wilma Moore, Buddy Wills and wife, Betty, Helen Justus and husband, Wes, Claude Wills and wife Carolyn, Larry Wills and wife Brenda; 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; sisters, Edith McMurry and Patricia Colton; brothers, James Hensley, J.C Hensley, Arley Hensley; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers: Buddy Wills, Todd Monday, Aaron Lawson, Greg Mason, Joseph Cash, Matt Mason. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Saturday with the funeral service to follow at 8:00 pm in the Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Chapman Highway. Interment will be 3:00 pm Sunday at Woodlawn Cemetery. A guestbook and additional information is available at www.berryfuneralhome.com and you are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Bertha at her memorial website at www.MeM.com WILSON, DOROTHY LOUISE - age 66 of Blaine passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, Homer and Letta Lowery; and daughter, Diane Dellinger. Survived by beloved husband, Tom Wilson; son, Rick Wilson and wife Becky; daughter, Faye Liford and husband James; son, Ray Wilson and wife Carol; son-in-law, Buster Dellinger; son, Ronnie Wilson and wife Tammy; son, Randy Wilson and wife Michelle; 15 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Martha Smith; and brother, Ernest Lowery. Funeral services will be 6:00 pm Saturday, June 30, 2007, in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur Pedigo and Rev. Joe McCoy officiating. Family and friends will meet 1:45 pm Sunday at Little Valley Cemetery for a 2:00 pm interment. Pallbearers: Wayne Dellinger, Justin Dellinger, Eric Liford, Michael Liford, Dustin Wilson, and Joe Wilson. The family will receive friends 4-6 pm Saturday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. WITHROW, JAMES DAVID (CROCKET) - age 40 of Knoxville passed away suddenly June 26, 2007 at his home. Preceded in death by: mother: Carolyn Orrick and sister: Angie Kirby. Survivors: wife: Kathy (Mary) Withrow; daughter: Jamie Withrow; father: Kenneth Withrow (Bud); brothers and sisters-in-law: Kenny and Karen, Ray and Sharon and B.J. and Emily; sister: Lee Ann Johnson; mother-in-law: Ann McMahan; several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends. Service 8 pm Friday, Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel, Rev. Ronnie Varner officiating. Family and friends will meet 10 am Saturday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel and proceed to Mt. Olive Cemetery for interment service at 11 am. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to be made to the family. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com YARBER, RONALD L. (RONNIE) - age 62, of Knoxville, left his earthly home suddenly, June 27, 2007 to go to be with his heavenly Father. He was a member of New Life Baptist Church on Copeland Road, past member of the Greater Knoxville Bowling Association and was employed by Burkhart Service Center with 27 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Pearl Yarber and sister Evelyn Yarber. Survivors: wife, Teresa Yarber; daughters and sons in law, Densie and Randell Hayes, Donna and Steve Elloitt, Amy and Anis Alkilani, Lara and Gavin Bergman; daughter Lisa Pitts, 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, brother, James Yarber, brothers and sisters in law Lee Roy and Angie Yarber, Jack and Shirley Yarber, sister and brother in law, Delores and Bobby Grayson, several nieces and nephews. Service, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Mynatt Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. David McGinnis, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Pallbearers: Randell B. Hayes, Matthew Miller, Darrell Pitts, Ron Brock and Alvin Collins. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com ZURCHER, MARK EDWARD - age 36 of Kingston passed away Tuesday June 26, 2007 after a job related accident in North Carolina. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors: parents Nick and Jerri Zurcher of Kingston; daughter Jordan Nichole Zurcher of Rockwood; brother John Zurcher of Sevierville; grandmother Frida Zurcher of Knoxville. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8pm Friday June 29, 2007 at the Redeemer Lutheran Church the funeral will follow at 8pm with former Pastor Rev. James P. Evers officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Redeemer Lutheran Church 1658 Roane State Hwy Harriman, TN. 37748. The burial will be private. Kyker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of arrangements. www.kykerfuneralhome.com. Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 _____________________________________________________________ Click here to find single Christians that want to meet you today http://track.juno.com/s/lc?u=http://tagline.untd.us/fc/Ioyw6iif6F1Hg8Ik7fvwW28YSMaAekgHN2cRf8sR7pOoNYOg5PiiVT/