ALLEN, CHARLES LEE (CHARLIE) - age 79 of Knoxville, native of Sevier County, son of the late George G. and Lillie Mae Bradley Allen, died Monday June 11, 2007 in Greenwood, South Carolina. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, Bearden and the Kings Men Sunday School Class. Charlie, who retired from Martin-Marietta, was a veteran of the Korean War and a Member of the American Legion. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Julia Ann (Judy) Allen, and by his son, George M. Allen. A devoted father and grandfather, he is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Gary Goforth; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Sanae Allen; daughter-in-law, Jackie Allen; grandchildren, Jonathan, Michael, Sarah, Julia, Charles Jared (CJ), Robbie, Alex and Nicholas; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Bettie and John Finch, Mary and Ed Scarbrough, Martha and David Whitten, Marjorie and Wiley Rutledge; and many loving family and friends. A funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Dr. Larry Fields officiating. Following the funeral service, the family and friends will meet at Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County for a 4:00 p.m. graveside and interment service. The family request memorials may be made to: Central Baptist Church, Bearden, 6300 Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919. The family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. BATES, OTIS - of Knoxville, departed this life, June 11, 2007 at Baptist Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. BEAN, HAROLD E. (BUDDY) - age 73 of North Knoxville, died Monday morning, June 11, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was a modified race car enthusiast and founded the B&B Racing Team. He was a beloved father and friend to his son, David Bean who preceded him in death and to his surviving daughters, Gail Bean of Knoxville and Karen Northcutt and her husband, Wayne of Lenoir City. He also leaves his grandchildren, Jason and Joshua Northcutt; great grandchildren, Kayla and Andrew Northcutt; his brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Eileen Bean of California; and his longtime companion, Charlene Lee. Family and friends will meet at Bookwalter Cemetery Wednesday for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service with Rev. Joel Jones officiating. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. BROWN, IRENE DAVIS - age 72 of Knoxville, passed away Monday June 11, 2007 at Fort Sander's Regional Hospital. She was a member of the New Beverly Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey & Martha Davis. Irene is survived by: her husband, Raymond Brown of Knoxville; sons Richard and Charles Brown, both of Knoxville; daughters, Linda Brown of Knoxville and Debra Bridges and her husband James of Oak Ridge; 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; brothers, Dewey Davis Jr. of Knoxville, Wayne Davis and his wife Teresa of Maynardville; sisters, Nami Bowling and her husband Danny of Knoxville, Joyce Carpenter of Maynardville, Goldie Morgan of Morristown; several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to our family and friends for their prayers and support during Mother's illness. The family will receive friends Thursday June 14, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a service to follow in the Chapel of Evergreen Funeral Home, Rev. Eddie Myers and Rev. Steve Davis officiating. The interment will be at 11:00 am Friday June 15, 2007 in the Sherwood Memorial Garden's. Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Highway is honored to serve the family of Irene Davis Brown. 865-637-7955. BURGESS, ELEANOR (DEBBIE) - of Tellico Village, TN, formerly of Akron, OH, passed away Sunday evening at Park West Hospital. Member of Farragut Fellowship Assembly of God Church. She was Administrative Assistant with Roadway Express before retirement. Survived by: husband of 41 years, Gary Burgess; sons, Jason and Dana Burgess of Akron OH; brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter and Virginia Wymer of W. VA, James and Barbara Wymer of W. VA; several nieces and nephews and many special friends. Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Saturday at Farragut Fellowship Assembly of God Church with Rev. C. S. (Sonny) Kirkendall officiating. Interment will follow in Lake View Cemetery, Lenoir City, TN. Family will receive friends from 12 noon-2:00 pm Saturday at the church. Arrangements by Gentry-Griffey Chapel. CANTWELL, JESSE L. - passed away Sunday, June 10, 2007 at age 85. He is survived by: his wife Alna Lynn Percival Cantwell; sister, Nola; and brothers, Henry and Russell Cantwell; a number of nieces and nephews; and a host of close friends. Jesse devoted his life from an early age as a missionary of Jehovah's Witnesses, serving in South America, Dominican Republic and the USA. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at 7:00pm, with Dean Scott officiating at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 1702 Harris Road, Knoxville, TN Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273). www.cremationoptionsinc.com. CARDIN, EVA VIOLET ATKINS - age 86 of Madisonville, entered her eternal home June 11, 2007. She was a member of Rocky Springs Baptist Church where she had served as Sunday School and VBS teacher, WMU and Sunbeam Director. She retired from the Monroe County School System. Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Hubert Lee Cardin; daughter Linda Gale Cardin Swabe; parents Rev. Horace and Ella Tate Atkins; sisters Lula Hawkins, Eula Lee and Beulah Atkins. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Karen Mason, Marilyn and Mike Moses, John Swabe and Larry Mason; grandchildren and spouses, Tim & Yvonne Swabe, Jim & Tracy Swabe, Benjamin & Thomas Moses, Andrea & Jason Gunter, Alicia & Allyson Mason, all of Madisonville; great grandchildren, Abby, Savanna, Carly, Kelly and Lynsey; sisters, Ethel Holder, Los Alamos, NM, Lena Cooke, Crossville; brother, Rev. James Atkins, Tellico Plains; several nieces & nephews; a host of friends at Cora Veal Senior Citizens Center. Funeral 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Chad Kirkpatrick and Rev. David Allison officiating. Interment 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Haven Hill Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville. CARNEY, RONALD LEO - age 73 of Tellico Village, passed away Monday, June 11, 2007 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Mr. Carney was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. A Veteran of the US Army serving in Germany. Retired from Corporate Sales with the Ford Motor Company following 27 years of service. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Ford Retirees Club. He is survived by: his wife of nearly 44 years, Peg Carney, Tellico Village; son, Lonnie Carney and wife, Bev of Orlando; daughters, Robin Carney of Tampa, Jennifer Landen and husband, Mark of Canton, MI, Janelle Culp and husband, Dan of Traverse City, MI and Julianne Carney of Redford, MI; 6 grandchildren and one great grandson; brothers, David Carney of Strongsville, OH, Roger Carney of Costa Rica; sister, Joan English of Strongsville, OH. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Saturday, St. Thomas Catholic Church, with Father David Boetner presiding. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Contributions in memory of Mr. Carney may be made to the American Heart Assn, 4708 Papermill Drive Knoxville, TN 37909 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. McGill-Karnes Funeral Home, Loudon. COWSER, DAVID KENNETH - age 56, formerly of Oak Ridge and Knoxville, died May 28, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Preceded in death by: his father, Ken Cowser. Surviving family includes: his wife, Linda; his son, Matthew; his mother, Nancy Cowser of Oak Ridge; his sisters, Carolyn Martin (Jerry) of Memphis, Tennessee, Cindy Solomon (Robin) of Franklin, Tennessee; nephews, Kevin Ogilby (Kristine) and daughter, Emily, of Gainesville, Florida; Reid Solomon of Franklin, Tennessee; father and mother-in-law, Charlie and Shirley Newby Ashe; brothers and sisters-in-law, Perry (Nancy) Burnette and Gordon (Dee Dee) Turnage; nephews, Asa Burnette and Travis Turnage and nieces, Alyssa Turnage and Alexandra Burnette of Knoxville. A memorial service celebrating David's life will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 131 West Gettysburg, Oak Ridge, Tennessee (483-3787) on Saturday, June 16, 2007. Visitation is from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The service is at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: the Myelodysplastic Foundation: MDS Foundation, P.O. Box 353, Crosswicks, NJ 08515. CREWS, KIM - age 45 of Tate Springs, passed away June 9, 2007 as the result of an automobile accident. Arrangements incomplete to be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Rutledge. DUDLEY, JEFFREY, ALLEN - age 39 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday at Houston Health Care. Member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church and Brent Thomas Sunday School Class. Preceded in death by father James Dudley. Survived by: wife, Denise B. Dudley; sons Joshua and Jacob Dudley; mother, Mrs Teresa Dudley of Mascot; sister and brother-in-law, Patty and Ralph Snyder of Mascot, Lori and Phil Ray of Powell; brother, Jimmy Dudley of New Jersey; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Kathy Dudley of Grainger County; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 7:00 pm Wednesday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel with Pastor Steve Ross officiating. Family and friends will meet at Highland Memorial Cemetery at 10:45 am Thursday for graveside service at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Joshua and Jacob Dudley Scholarship Fund in care of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church, 405 Black Oak Dr., Knoxville, TN 37912. Active Pallbearers will be: Tom Curry, Joe Jones, John Redwine, Jeff Rowe, Ballard Jackson, Tim Belofi, Mike Abel and John Baxter. Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Wednesday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel. EMORY, EVELYN FAYE - age 62 of Strawberry Plains, passed away Tuesday June 12, 2007. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed by her family: loving husband, Frank Emory and loving grandfather to her grandchildren; children, Kenny Ray Flynn and wife Martha, Robert Boyd Williams and wife Joyce and Margaret V. Wilson and husband Jamie; grandchildren, Stephanie Kay Norman, Brandon Neal Collins and Nathan Bradley Collins; great granddaughter, Priscilla Ann Norman; five step-children; nine step- grandchildren; three brothers; three sisters; several nieces and nephews and special care giver, Debbie Roberts. At Evelyn's request she is to be cremated and no service held. Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.mynattfh.com. EVERETT, HAROLD MILTON - age 80 of Maryville, passed away Monday, June 11, 2007, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lemuel and Ota Mae Martin Everett; sister, Ruby Charlotte Everett. Survivors include: his wife of 57 years, Rosalie Everett; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and David McCollum of Knoxville; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Roseann Everett of Nashville; beautiful grandchildren, David, Jr., Allyson, Grayson and Ashton. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Millsaps and Rev. Charles Ballard officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Centenary Cemetery for the interment service. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville. 982-6812. www.mccammonammonsclick.com. FAWVER, PAUL IRVIIN - was born June 21, 1930 to Paul Isaac and Audley Murr Fawver, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2007. Paul and his wife, Rosezetta moved to Illinois in 1956. He became a Police Officer and in 1974, he graduated from the FBI and retired in 1990. He is survived by: his wife, Rosezetta; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Kelly Fawver; daughters and son-in-law, Cindy Fawver and Michele and Dennis Bjorgo; grandchildren, Jillian Fawver, Lindsay Hess, Jared Bjorgo, Janelle Fawver, Lauren Hess and Kayla Hess; sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and Bill Zimmerman; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 12-2 pm Wednesday at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 2 pm. We will then proceed to Edgewood Cemetery for the burial. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. www.weaverfuneralservices.com. GIFFIN, NELL - age 99 of the Karns Community, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 9, 2007, a trip she was ready to take. She was preceded in death by: parents, William and Nora Elizabeth Cannon; husband, A.E. "Gene" Giffin; son, Joseph Giffin; daughter, Doris Ann Brooks; son-in-law, Leon Brooks; grandson, Gene Brooks; granddaughter, Barbara Gail Brooks; sister, Gladys Nickle; longtime dear friend, Mary Wright. Nell was a retired nurse from Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Some of her fondest memories were her time on the pediatric floor. Nell and her husband were longtime members of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Oak Ridge. She enjoyed and loved her church and "church family". Survivors are: granddaughter, Kimberly Brooks and fiancé Tommy Vick of Spring Grove, VA; granddaughter, Peggy Boatman and grandson, Michael Boatman; daughter-in-law, Doris Giffin; niece, Ann Presley and husband Bobby of Lenoir City; nephew, Bob Jones and wife Joyce of KY. A very special thanks to Nancy Kyle and the staff at Windwood Health Care Center in Clinton for the love and good caregivers to our loved one. Also special thanks to Blanch and Bob with Aventa Hospice. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Wednesday at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 8 pm, Rev. Jean Richardson officiating. Family and friends will meet at Highland South Cemetery at 10:45 am Thursday for an 11 am graveside service. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. www.weaverfuneralservices.com. HANAUER, DR. STEPHEN H. - formerly of Knoxville TN, died peacefully at his home in Las Vegas, NV on May 21st, 2007. He was 80 years old. Dr. Hanauer was recently honored for his 55 years of Public Service in the field of nuclear energy. A memorial will be held June 16th, 2-4pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church for support of community social action efforts. HOUSER, EFFIE MAE (ROACH) - age 73, born April 23, 1934, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 10, 2007 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. Effie was met in Heaven by her mother and father, Robert and Lucy Roach; sister, Mary Helen Roach; brothers, Jack and Eddie Roach; and grandson, James Ryan Houser. She will be sadly missed by: her devoted husband of 56 years, James B. (J.B.) Houser; sons and daughters-in-law, Rick Houser and Judy Shiftlet of Rutledge, Tennessee, Randy and Geneva Houser of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law, Robbie and Bill Hodsden of Knoxville; granddaughters and husbands, LeeAnn and Kevin Curry, Christina and Jon Roberts, Brittany Jones; and grandsons, James and Ritchie Houser, all of Knoxville. "Nana" will be missed by her great-grandchildren, Hannah, Christian, and Ava Curry; and great-grandson, Carter Roberts, will miss his "MeMaw". Effie leaves behind her: sister, Wanda Ecrement of Etowah, North Carolina; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Mary Roach of Miami, Florida; sister-in-law, Mary Helen Tillery of Knoxville; plus several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Effie worked as a chiropractic assistant for Grady Hurst, D.C., for many years. She later served as a deputy court clerk for Lillian Bean, and retired from Knox County Circuit Court in 1993. The family wishes to thank the nursing staff of ICU West at Fort Sanders Regional for their loving care and thoughtfulness during this time. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 11:00 am interment services, Reverend Floyd Taylor officiating. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com. JENKINS, MARGARET CRISP - age 84, died June 10, 2007 at the home of her daughter in Knoxville following an extended illness. Mrs. Jenkins was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Jenkins. She is survived by: her daughter and son-in-law, Fred and Stacey Jenkins; daughter and son-in-law, Carole and Alex Smith; granddaughters, Lori Reyda, Kelly Roberts, and Megan Pickett; great-grandchildren, Wes and Ashlyn Reyda and Jake Roberts. Private graveside services will be held on Wednesday at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery with Rev. Ken Thornton officiating. Friends may call at their convenience at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. JOHNSON, SHANNON LEE - age 18 of Blaine, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2007 as a result of an automobile accident. She was a member of Mouth of Richland Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, William Lee Johnson; brother, Robbie Johnson; grandmothers, Rubye Daniel and Patsy Daniel; grandparents, Robert and Dove Johnson; uncles, Rusty Daniel, Albert Johnson, and Robert Johnson. Survivors: daughter, Taegan Lee Taylor; parents, Angie and Eddie Smith; brother, Nick Johnson; step-brother and wife, Larry and Cindy Johnson; step-sister and husband, Melinda and Terry Young; grandfather, Jesse Daniel; grandparents, Frank and Alice Nance; fiancé, Dustin Taylor; uncles, Jim and Elmer Johnson; aunts, Irene Harris; aunt and uncle, Cissy and Brian Salsgiver; aunts, Patty Byrge, Jamie Inman, Michelle Wikle, Rita Rumgay, Robin Redmon, and Nina Wolfenbarger; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Thursday at Mouth of Richland Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service and interment with Rev. Ben Kinney officiating. Pallbearers: Eric Revels, Nick Patterson, John Hooper, Anthony Williams, Erick Williams, and Corey Johnson. Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Wednesday in Stevens Mortuary Chapel, preceded by visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Serving the family, Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Shannon's guest book is also available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. JULIAN, ERNEST - of Knoxville passed away Monday June 11, 2007. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Highway. 865-637-7955. LEDINGTON, THOMAS LEE - age 80 of Halls, passed away, Sunday, June 10, 2007. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church, a veteran of World War II, serving in Germany and a retired barber from Halls. He was preceded in death by: father, Clarence Ledington; mother, Alta Ledington; twin brother, Othas Ledington, brother, Arrie Ledington and sister, Marie Hinkle. Survived by: wife, Agnes Ledington; brothers, Dallas Ledington, Maryland; Joe David Ledington, Halls; sisters, Beatrice Powell, Halls; Anna Mae Eakes, Mississippi; Vecie Joyce Blazier, Indiana and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Blue Springs Cemetery, Grainger County for a graveside service at 11:00 a.m., Rev. John Holland officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com. MAPLES, MASTER SERGEANT LEE ROY - 80 of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Monday, June 11, 2007 at his residence. He retired from the United States Air Force after 25 years of service. He is survived by: his wife, Mary Rynes Maples of Soddy-Daisy; sons, Steven (MariDean) Maples of Lancaster, SC; daughters, Donna Maples (Dayne) Huckabee of Austin, TX; Linda Maples (Michael) Bradley of Soddy-Daisy; special niece, Cathy Pass of Knoxville, TN; special friend, Heather McMahan of Knoxville, TN; and six grandchildren. Graveside services and interment with full military honors will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, June 14, 2007 in Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Ted Painter officiating. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4413 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416. Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379. Those wishing may share their thoughts and memories at www.legacyfuneralhome.com. MARSHALL, J. E. - age 85 of Midtown, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: sons, David Marshall and wife Kathy of Kingston, Doug Marshall and wife Marsha of Rockwood; sisters, Polly Abbott of Kingston, June Tate of Orlando, FL, Joyce Hembree of Kingston; brothers, Fred (Cotton) Marshall and wife Billie Sue of Rockwood, Bill Marshall and wife Willie Mae of Harriman; grandchildren, Kim Marshall of Harriman, Teresa Marshall of Knoxville, Chip Marshall of Harriman, Miranda Marshall Clark of Drummings; great grandchildren, Kirsten Yarosh, Rebekah and Tyler Marshall. Funeral 8pm Wednesday June 13, 2007 in the Kyker Chapel with the Rev. Byron Adkisson officiating. Burial 10am Thursday at Kingston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8pm Wednesday at the Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston. www.kykerfuneralhome.com. MEARS, RAMON A. "RAY" - age 80 of Tellico Village, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2007 at the NHC of Farragut after a long and courageous struggle with multiple health issues. He was born November 8, 1926 to the late Robert and Ruth Mears in Dover, Ohio. Ray was the husband of 54 years, a proud father of three sons, a loving grandfather to 5 grandchildren, and a mentor to his numerous basketball players. He was a former member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Ray graduated from Dover High School in 1944 developing a great interest in basketball after coaching their sixth grade basketball team to a championship season. He worked summers in a steel mill to earn tuition to Miami University of Oxford, Ohio where he played varsity basketball and was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. After graduation he began his successful career coaching at Cadiz High School in Ohio, then enlisted in the Army during the Korean conflict. He coached at West Technical High School in Cleveland, Ohio for several years, and then took the head coaching position at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio where in 1961 they won the NCAA Small College National Championship. In 1962 he assumed the head coaching position at the University of Tennessee where he had exceptional success for fifteen seasons amassing a .747 winning percentage during his coaching career. In 1980 Ray was hired by Chancellor Charles Smith to assume Athletic Director duties as the University of Tennessee at Martin where his leadership brought renewed interest and conference championships to many of their sports programs. Ray retired to Tellico Village in Loudon County in 1990 where he enjoyed attending UT men's basketball, Lady Vol basketball, UT football haves, and annual trips to the NCAA final four. Ray was elected to seven different Halls of Fame including the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, the Cradle of Coaches at Miami University, and the NABC 50 years honoree in 1997. Ray is survived by: his wife, Dana Davis Mears; sons and wives, Steve and Karen, Mike and Allison, and Matt and Leigh; grandchildren, Samantha, Sean, Morgan, Emily and Evan; brother, Charles; sister-in-law, Betty Ammiller; nephews, Tim, Bret, and Brad Mears; and nieces, Sandy Ammiller and Sue Serkasvich. The family would like to thank staff members at Park West Hospital and NHC Health Center for the compassionate care given to Ray. Funeral service 7:00 p.m. Thursday at West Hills Baptist Church with Dr. Marvin Cameron officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Family and friends will meet Friday at Highland Memorial Cemetery for a 11:00 a.m. interment service with Full Military Honors by Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers: Steve Mears, Charles Mears, Mike Mears, Bret Mears, Matt Mears, and Jerry Hasken. Honorary Pallbearers will be Coach Mear's former players and staff, John Ward and Tommy Bartlett. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to: the Ray and Dana Mears Athletic Scholarship at the University of Tennessee, c/o VASF, P.O. Box 15016, Knoxville, TN 37901. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. MONDAY, FRED AUSTIN (AUDDIE) - age 46 of Marbledale, passed away Monday, June 11, 2007. He leaves behind 4 brothers, 2 sisters, and special friend, David Crowder. Memorial services will be held 7:00 pm Thursday, June 14, 2007, at Marbledale Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. MOODY, SAMUEL TAYLOR (S.T.) - age 87 of Rutledge, passed away at his residence, June 11, 2007 after a brief illness. He was born January 16, 1920; was a member of Oakland Baptist Church, and a veteran of World War II, where he received a purple heart, good conduct medal, AP Theatre Ribbon, 3 bronze service stars, a World War II victory medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and 1 bronze star. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Glen and Kate Moody; sister, Emma Foster; brother-in-law, Hubert Foster; brothers, Don and Paul Moody; brother-in-law, William O'Guinn; and niece, Carolyn Weiss. Survivors include: sister, Nannie J. O'Guinn of Knoxville; sisters-in-law, Wawona Moody of Rutledge, and Arlene Knipfer of New Market; 3 nieces and 7 nephews. Funeral services will be held 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 14 in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home, Rutledge, with Rev. Oliver Wolfenbarger and Rev. Mike Webber officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10:45 a.m. Friday, June 15 at Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery for 11:00 a.m. Military Graveside Services. The family will receive friends Thursday evening 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. prior to services at Smith Funeral Home. Smith Funeral Home of Rutledge in charge of arrangements. MOORE, KEVIN - of Knoxville, departed this life on Monday, June 11, 2007 at U.T. Medical Center. Preceded in death by: father, Arthur Moore; mother, Patricia Capers Moore. Leaving his memories to: wife, Casindra "Cindy" Moore; children, Tylise, Titus, Tarell; his loving bird, Angel; sister, Shelia (Glenn) Moore Piper of Houston, TX; aunt, Bernice Capers of Houston, TX; mother-in-law, Elder Hattie Bingham; sisters-in-law, Yolanda (Brian) Johnson, Germaine Bingham, Nikia Bingham, Benita Ivy, Maria Bingham, Jacqueline Lundy-Bingham; brothers-in-law, Ronny Bingham, Mark (Latasha)Bingham, Alonzo (Tabitha) Bingham, Joseph Bingham, Ignatius Bingham, Cleophas Bingham; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at Unity Mortuary Chapel on Friday, June 15, 2007 from 12:00-1:00p.m. with service to follow. Evangelist Rebecca Holt, officiating. Interment, New Gray Cemetery. The family will be at 1114 Groner Drive. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary. Mr. Moore's guestbook can be signed on-line at: www.unitymortuaryknox.org. O'CONNOR, MARY KATHERINE - age 91 of Knoxville, daughter of the late John T. and Mary Belle Wright O'Connor, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she served in the church choir, the Altar Society and the Ladies of Charity. She retired from T.V.A. after 40 years of service and was an avid Bridge player. She was also preceded in death by brothers, John A., Joseph F., Thomas A., James R., and Charles G. O'Connor. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Jeanne O'Connor; cousin, Arthur O'Connor, Jr.; 31 nieces and nephews; numerous great nieces and great nephews. A Funeral Mass will be 10:30a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Joseph Ciccone, CSP and Monsignor Xavier Mankel officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials may be made to: The John T. O'Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona Street, Knoxville, TN 37917; Ladies of Charity, 119 Dameron Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917; or Interfaith Health Clinic, 311 Gill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. The family will receive friends 6-7:30p.m. Wednesday followed by a Rosary at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. PYLE, MERRI FRANCES '"FRAN" SNODDERLY - age 45, originally from Jefferson County, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 10, 2007. She was employed by the city of Knoxville in the Parks and Recreation Department and taught for many years at the Knoxville Arts and Fine Crafts Center. She was an active member and lay leader of Mascot United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by: her parents, Carl and Wanda Mae Snodderly and grandparents, Homer and Mary Ruth Bramlett and Frances Willard and M. E. Snodderly. Survived by: husband of 15 years, Tom Pyle; 14 year old daughter, Sarah Kathryn "Katie" Pyle; and several special aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and friends. Fran lived her life with great style and humor. No gathering was ever dull if she was in attendance. She had a wonderful love for all living things. Fran will be dearly missed, but her legacy is still very much alive in her precious daughter, Katie. Funeral service will be held at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2007 from the Farrar Jefferson City Chapel with Rev. Brenda Woods and Rev. Ginger Isom officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Thursday morning at Strawberry Plains Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. graveside interment service. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Katie's honor at First Peoples Bank, P. O. Box 400, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN 37760 (865) 475-3892. www.farrarfuneralhome.com. RIDENOUR, WILLIAM STEPHEN (WILL) - age 20 of Knoxville, was taken suddenly to be with the Lord on June 11, 2007 in an automobile accident. Will was a 2005 graduate of West High School and a student at the University of Tennessee. He worked as an intern for the family business, J.S. Ridenour Construction. Will loved snowboarding, mountain biking, fishing with his Gandy, music, and spending time with his beloved family and friends. Will was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include: his parents, Steve and Jill Ridenour; brother, Tanner Ridenour; grandparents, Joe and Margie Ridenour, and Jack (Gandy) and Barbara (Nanny) Barbee all of Knoxville; aunts and uncles, Shirley Ridenour: Linda Ridenour Bales, Kelly and Herb Horner, Julie and Creed Childress, and David Ridenour; many special cousins; and his special friend and first love, Stephanie Haeupptle. A celebration of Will's life will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Rev. Matthew Caldwell officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers: Mark Embler, Jeremy Knapp, Brad Houser, Carter Miller, Daniel Bradley, John Walker, John Wright, and Adam Humphreys. Honorary Pallbearers: Spencer Mullins, Jordan Jones, Nate Martin, Gus Bustamante, Andrew Darago, Graham Smith, Kris Montsinger, Joseph Bradley, Alexander Braden, Michael Bock and Cameron Moore. Will had a host of friends and the Ridenour family would be honored for them to serve as honorary pallbearers with those listed above. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the charity of your choice. The family will receive friends 6-9:00 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. ROBBINS, GINGER LEA FOSHEE - age 41 of Caryville, formerly of Lenoir City, passed away suddenly in a boating accident on Saturday, June 9, 2007 on Norris Lake. Ginger was a 1984 graduate of Lenoir City High School and Draughon's Business College. She was a realtor for Rocky Top Realty and a member of First Baptist Church in Lenoir City. Ginger was loved by everyone who knew her for her beautiful smile and her compassionate nature. She loved sharing her life with her friends and was always there for anyone in need. Ginger lived life to the fullest and enjoyed motorcycle riding, camping (in Key West!) and spending time on the lake with her many special friends. She was preceded in death by: her grandparents, Erskin Foshee, Eula Laughlin, and David Laughlin. Ginger is survived by the love of her life, best friend and loving husband, Dr. Jan Robbins of Caryville, who loved to spoil her rotten; mother, Nancy Laughlin Foshee; father, Bob Foshee; sister and best friend, Connie Lynne Foshee; cherished and much loved nephew, Zachary Robert Gardner; grandmother, Irene Foshee, all of Lenoir City; mother and father-in-law, Walter and Juanita Robbins of McAllen, Texas; brothers-in-law, Kirk Robbins, Michael Robbins and wife, Bonnie Robbins; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Ginger is also survived by her pride and joy, her dog, Cowboy, and her cat, Scooter. The family wishes to extend it's thanks to all rescue personnel who assisted with this accident. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dick DeMerchant officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Ginger Foshee Robbins. www.clickfuneralhome.com. SATTERFIELD, EDNA R. - beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away June 10, 2007 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Buford E. Satterfield; parents, William Irving and Katie Idol Ritter; brothers and sisters-in-law, Stanford and Jane Ritter and Fernley and Ruth Ritter. She is survived by: son and wife, Stan and Lou Satterfield of Clinton; daughter and husband, Norma and Bill Kennedy of Knoxville; two grandsons, Reid Satterfield and wife Renee' of Powell and Stephen Kennedy and wife Rachel of Tinley Park, IL and two great grandchildren, Kara and Ryan Satterfield. Family and friends will meet at Mynatt's Wednesday at 9:45 am to go in procession to Acuff Cemetery in Grainger County for a committal service at 11 am with Reverend Tim Witt officiating. Pallbearers will be: Dwane Ritter, Lawrence Ritter, Hassell Ritter, Gordon Satterfield, Frank Phillips and Louis French. Arrangements by Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com. SWALLOM, LESLIE WARREN - age 77 of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with his Savior and Lord on June 11, 2007 after a 9-month struggle with stomach cancer. He leaves behind: his wife, JoAnn Orr Swallom with whom he was happily married for 57 years. He is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Don and Sheree Swallom of Madison, Alabama, and 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Larry Maison of Renton, Washington, Kathy and Jerry King of Anaheim, California, and Kimberly and Scott Heflin of Plano, Texas. He is also survived by: 13 grandchildren and 4 brothers, Stanley, Wilbur, David and Steven Swallom. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland Earl and Florence Breshears Swallom; twin brother, Leonard; and brother, Burton Swallom. Leslie was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. While serving in the U.S. Air Force as a crew chief for fighter planes, he met and married JoAnn Orr of Knoxville and moved to California. Following military service, Les went to work for United Airlines, where he was employed for 39 years and was then active in their retirees' group. Fifteen years ago, Leslie and JoAnn moved to Knoxville where they attend Westpark Baptist Church. The family thanks the compassionate care-givers of Adventa Hospice, especially his nurse LeAnn. A memorial service will be held at Westpark Baptist Church on June 30th at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society or the Hope Resource Center. WELLS, IRMA LORRAYNE - age 83 of Knoxville, passed away June 10, 2007. Preceded in death by: father, William Hancher Wells, and mother, Anna Burton Wells; sister, Wilma Mae Wells Clabough Duncan. Survivors: sister, Jean Wells Taylor of Knoxville TN; brother, Melvin Warren Wells of Clinton, TN; 11 nieces and nephews. Graveside service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Reverend James Titcombe officiating. Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville, TN. Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 _____________________________________________________________ Click here to become a professional counselor in less time than you think. http://track.juno.com/s/lc?u=http://tagline.untd.us/fc/CAaCX093mdue5LyfYadp8FDoK44RiyVh/