BENSEY, MRS. CHARLOTTE SNIFFEN - age 83 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2007 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her husband: Frank N. Bensey, Sr. She is survived by: three sons, Frank "Buddy" Bensey, Shawn Bensey and Michael Bensey; two daughters, Linda and Betty Bensey. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced by Davis Funeral Home. Davis Funeral Home. Davis Funeral Home serving the family of Mrs. Charlotte Bensey. BRACKETT, ROBERT QUINTON - age 86 of Harriman, passed away Wednesday June 13, 2007 at Roane Medical Center. Member of Riverside Baptist Church, Army Veteran of W.W. II, and retired from National Life Insurance Company. Survivors: a loving wife of 61 years, Bernice Brackett of Harriman; daughter, Sandi and husband Bucky Kerr of Chicago, Il.; sons, Dwight "Ike" Brackett of Harriman, Ray and wife Sylvia Brackett of Harriman, Hoyt and wife Pat Brackett of Harriman, Keith Brackett of Harriman, Kevin Brackett of Cleveland, TX; sister, Betty Parks of Sweetwater; brothers, Dennis Brackett of Sweetwater, Tommy Brackett of Madisonville; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. Funeral 2:00 pm Saturday June 16, 2007 at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel, Harriman, Rev. Mason Goodman and Rev. Richard Jones officiating. Interment in Roane Memorial Gardens following service. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2:00 pm Saturday at Kyker Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Riverside Baptist Church, P.O. Box 811, Harriman, TN 37748. kykerfuneralhome.com. BROADNAX, REV. JOHN T. - age 75 of Knoxville, passed away from labor t o reward June 13, 2007. Former pastor of Bethel AME Church, Knoxville. Survivors, wife, of fifty-three years, Evon Broadnax; sons, Rev. Michael (Charlotte) Broadnax, Sr. and Timothy Broadnax; grandchildren, Yolanda Headen, Michelle Broadnax and Michael Broadnax, II; great grandchildren, Dorian and Anyla Gabreath; a host of other family and friends. Family will receive friends, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 17, 2007 at Bethel AME Church; funeral service, 4:00 p.m., Rev. Johnny Watson, Pastor, Rev. Michael Broadnax, Eulogist. Interment 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, TN. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. BROWN, ANNA LILLIAN - age 76 of LaFollette, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the second child born of Nannie and Clarence (Sparky) Brown, formerly of Jellico, TN. Ann was a loving, caring, and faithful daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife and friend who touched the lives of many people. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of LaFollette. She is preceded in death by: parents, Clarence B. Brown, Sr. and Nannie Williams Brown; brother, Clarence B. Brown, Jr.; daughter, Linda Lou Brown. Survivors: husband, Willard Brown, beloved life partner of 61 years, retired from the family owned business, Brown Motor Company of LaFollette; loving and devoted daughter, Kim Brown Leach and husband Marvin Leach, Knoxville; granddaughters, Lori Annette White Stensloff and husband, Jon Stensloff, Savannah, TN; Suzanne Hopkins Hentz, Chesterfield, MO; Dawn Aaser, Nashville, TN; great-grandson, William Hopkins Hentz, Chesterfield, MO; son-in-law, Charles Hopkins, Lake Saint Louis, MO; Bill Martin, Knoxville, TN; sister, Nancy Brown Evans, Knoxville, TN; brothers, Wade S. Brown, Detroit, MI; Robert L. Brown, Atlanta, GA. A celebration of her life will be held 8 p.m. Friday at Cross Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Clem officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials may be made to: Campbell County Cancer Society, c/o Campbell County Baptist Association, 707 W. Central Ave., LaFollette, TN 37766. Interment 1 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday at Cross Funeral Home, LaFollette. BROWN, KEVIN LAMAR - age 26 of West Knoxville, passed away suddenly Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at his home. Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Charles Brown. Survivors: daughter, Avary Marlowe Brown; mother, Kathy Shelton of Knoxville; brothers, Michael Brown and Charles Brown Jr.; sisters, Linda Gibson, Marcia Brown and Alice Jackson. The family will receive friends from 10 to 12 Noon Saturday at Middlebrook Pike United Methodist Church, 7234 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville. Private graveside services will be at the White Oak Baptist Church Cemetery in Oakdale. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made at any ORNL Credit Union to an account established for his daughter, Avary Brown. Click Funeral Home Hardin Valley Chapel, 10415 Hardin Valley Road is serving the Shelton family. www.clickfuneralhome.com. 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 and Rev. Lori Moore 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. CALDWELL, THELMA A. - age 95 of New Market, TN, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab following an extended illness. She was an active member of Fountain City Presbyterian Church, where was an active teacher or substitute teacher in every class except for the elderly men's class. She was an active member and former county president of the Home Demonstration Club in Jefferson County, and also former president of Old Knoxville Presbytery Women's Organization. Survived by loving husband of 70 years, Ralph Caldwell; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Patti Caldwell of Bristol, TN, Gene and Eugenia Caldwell of Atlanta, GA; granddaughters, Susan and Karen Caldwell of Bristol, TN; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2007 at Fountain City Presbyterian Church with Rev. Max Reddick, Dr. Sean White and Dr. Bill Wadsworth officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Family and friends will gather at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2007 at New Market Cemetery for a 2:00 p.m. graveside interment service. The family requests that memorials be made to Fountain City Presbyterian Church, 500 Hotel Road, Knoxville, TN 37918. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN 37760 (865) 475-3892. www.farrarfuneralhome.com. COLE, CAROLYN - age 63 of Corryton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was a loyal worker at Levi Strauss for 35 years and was a very talented quilter. Preceded in death by: mother and father, Thelma and Clay Gose; sister, Mary Evelyn Long; nephew, William Long. Survived by: husband, Lynn Cole; sister, Ann Gose; brother, Sam Gose; nephews, Bobby and Darrell Long; nieces, Kathy and husband, Benny Atkins, Donna and husband, Ken Treat; great-nephews, Bobby Long and wife, Rachel, Robby Hillard and wife, Penny, Shane Atkins, Justin and Mark Treat, Jason Long; great-great-nephew, Bradley Long; and great-great-niece, Kayla Skandaliaris. The family will receive friends 10:30-12:00 noon Saturday in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home with services to follow at 12:00 noon with Rev. Kevin Cole and Rev. Bob Zavattieri officiating. Family and friends will meet at Grainger Memorial Gardens at 2:30 pm for interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Fincastle United Methodist Church, 629 Old Middlesboro Highway, Lafollette, Tennessee 37766. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com. COLE, GLADYS IRENE BRANCH "GRANNY" - of Knoxville, age 89, born April 27, 1918, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2007. She was a native of the Laurel Community of the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee. A wife, mother, and grandmother, she lived most of her life in South Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur H. "Audie" Cole; her mother and father, Nolie Branch Breeden and John Branch of Sevierville; and seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Lois Jean Shoffner and her son-in-law, Doyle Shoffner of Greentown, Indiana; her son, James H. "Jay" Cole and daughter-in-law, Carolyn Cole of Woodland, Tennessee; her sister, Evelyn Campbell of Sevierville, Tennessee; her brother, Floyd Branch of Morristown, Tennessee; six grandchildren, Sharon, Tammy, Melissa, Sean, Misty and Terra; seven great-grandchildren, Jamie, Anthony, Troy, Cole, Sydney, Kinsley and Ella Jae; and three great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Cole was an accomplished seamstress, well known in the South Knoxville area, having sewn for innumerable friends and acquaintances for more than fifty years. She was a faithful member of the Gospel Baptist Church. Services will be in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 2:30 PM in the morning with Reverend I.A. Sparks officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Knoxville. Pallbearers will be Anthony Jones, Troy Jones, Cole Turner, Troy Branch, J.B. Branch and Eugene Branch. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Alvis, Parnick Rogers, and Sean Cole. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, June 15, 2007 at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. (865) 577-6666 ww.berryfuneralhome.com CURETON, HARRY - age 71 of LaFollette, passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 12, 2007. He was a member of Forrest Hills Baptist Church in Parrotsville, TN. Mr. Cureton served with the FBI in Washington, DC. He was a TN State Trooper, and was the Campbell Co. Sheriff for 12 years, was owner of Cureton Construction Co., and currently worked for Campbell Co. Board of Education Maintenance Dept. His family was his life. Preceded in death by: parents: Ed and Ottie Maloy Cureton; brother, James Cureton; sister, Ruby Stuart. Survived by: loving wife of 52 years, Sally Cureton of LaFollette; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Kathy Cureton; grandchildren, Josh and Abby Cureton; daughter and son--in-law, DiAnn and Rusty Fields; grandchildren, Jacob and Casey Fields, all of Jacksboro; nieces, Darla Paxton of Greenville, TN and Ann of Maryland; and a host of loving friends. Funeral service will be 8 pm Friday, June 15, 2007 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Billy Smith officiating. Graveside service will be 10 am Saturday, June 16 in Powell Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Friday. Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. CURTIS, ROBERT - age 78 of Knoxville, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at home. He was a lifelong member of St. Johns Episcopal Cathedral. Survived by: wife of 53 years, Betty Dinwiddie Curtis; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Steve Whittle and sister Ann Curtis Johnson. Funeral service will be at 3:00 pm Tuesday, June 19, 2007 in the Chapel at St. John's Cathedral with the Very Reverend John Ross officiating. Internment will be in the Cathedral Courtyard with a reception following in the Great Hall. East Tennessee Mortuary Service. 539-2458. DYER, TIMOTHY EDWARD - age 42 of Knoxville passed away suddenly on June 13, 2007. Preceded in death by: father, Bobby Jack Dyer and mother, Shirley Rose Smith. Survivors include: brothers, Ricky Dyer and wife Pamela of Powell, David Dyer and wife Melissa of Knoxville; nephews, Kevin Dyer and B.J. Dyer; niece, Samantha Dyer; aunts and uncles, William and Cinda Dyer, Eugene Dyer, Frances Henderson, Jerry and Brenda Dyer, Judy Lynch, Victor and Charlotte Rosado, Martha and Hubert Butcher, Marcus and Tammy Smith, and Dan and Tammy Hicks. The family will receive friends Friday, June 15, 2007 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with a chapel service to follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Charles Parker officiating. The interment will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Halls Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be: Chuck Wilson, J.R. Harrell, Kevin Dyer, Ronnie Murphy, Timmy Joe Taylor, and Billy Dyer. Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Hwy., Knoxville, TN., (637-7955) is honored to serve the family of Timothy Edward Dyer. ELLIOTT, DOROTHY FRENCH "DOTTIE" - age 77, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2007 in Anderson, South Carolina following an extended illness. Dottie was born June 11, 1929 in Maryville, Tennessee, where she graduated from Everette High School. She was a licensed hairdresser and spent much of her career in Knoxville. Dot worked several years at Millers Department Store prior to being promoted by Allied Department Stores, Millers home office, where she supervised multiple beauty shops within their southeastern region. Dottie was preceded in death by: her parents, Henry and Inez French and a brother, H.C. Jr. Dottie is survived by: daughters, Linda and Patty; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren and a multitude of extended family and friends. Her sweet smile and gentle spirit will always bring warm memories to those who loved her. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 15, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm; a Celebration of Life will be held at 8:00 pm in the Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. Family and friends wishing to participate in the funeral procession are requested to be at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel by 10:15 am Saturday, June 16, 2007 or assemble at Clark's Grove Cemetery, 3217 Williams Mill Road, Maryville, Tennessee for the interment. "This is the day which the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24. EMORY, L. DAVID "COACH" - age 71 of Knoxville, passed away at home Wednesday, June 13, 2007. Member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church and The University of Tennessee Letterman's Club. He was a veteran of The United States Army. Retired track and football coach from Central High School. David dedicated his life to the development of young lives. Preceded in death by: father, John C. Emory; mother, Dorothy E. Emory; brother, John Allen Emory and son, L. David Emory, II. Survivors: wife, Evelyn G. Emory; daughter and son-in-law, Cindi and Jeff Bailey; grandchildren, Jessica L. Bailey and Joseph D. Bailey. Family and friends will meet 10:15 am Saturday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City and proceed to Lynnhurst Cemetery for graveside service at 11 am, Rev. Mike Mills officiating. Pallbearers: Joseph Bailey, Jeff Bailey, Tom Gilman, Brad Neal, Mark Majors and Randy Love. In lieu of flowers please make donations to his grandchildren's college fund: College Fund, 6933 Mulberry Rd. Knoxville, TN 37918. Family will receive friends 6 to 9 pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com. GIBSON, EMMA - age 85 of Mascot, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. She was a Baptist. Preceded in death by: husband, Fred Gibson; daughter, Minnie Allen; and granddaughter, Angie Turner. Survivors include: daughter, Corrine Webster; daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Mel Austin, Linda and Ken Davis, Alice and Darrell Courtney, Jean and Terry Allred; son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Mary Gibson; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and sister, Patsy. Funeral services will be 8:00 pm Thursday, June 14, 2007 in the chapel at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Wayne Grubb and Rev. Glenn Suffridge officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 am Friday at Clear Springs Cemetery for an 11:00 am committal service. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers: Kim Hayes, Kristy Cole, Missy Solomon, Chris Webster, Paul Webster, Eddie Bruner, David Gibson and Michael Gibson. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Thursday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. GRUNDER, NAOMI ADELINE (GRANT) ARTHUR - age 85 of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of LaFollette and Philadelphia, TN, passed away, Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at the Phoenix North Mountain Nursing Facility, Phoenix, AZ. She was preceded in death by: her husband, J. Wayne Grunder, mother, Mary Arthur, brothers, William D. Grant and Kelly Grant Arthur. Naomi was born in Coal Creek, TN now known as Lake City, September 7, 1921. She worked at Baltimore Shipyards and Oak Ridge during WWII, the shirt factories in LaFollette and later retired from Palm Beach Company in Knoxville in 1980. She moved to Arizona in 1981. Survivors: daughter, Rebecca F. Ford (Richard), Phoenix, AZ; sons, Kelly L. Grunder (Judith), Bullhead City, AZ; David Arthur (Janice) Mesa, AZ; grandchildren, Richard Ford II, Orlando, FL; William Ford (Jennifer), Madisonville, TN; Shasta L. Ford, Phoenix, AZ; Vaughn D. Arthur (Melinda), Lynchburg, VA; Gregory S. Arthur (Audrey), Sarasota, FL; great-grandchildren, Margaux, Charlotte and Antoine Arthur, Sarasota, FL; Immanuel, Malikia, Alexander Ford, Madisonville, TN; Daniel Clark, Post Falls, ID; 4 step grandchildren; 9 step great grandchildren; nephew, William David Grant and wife, Jacksonville, Arkansas; niece, Mary Lee Wyatt and husband, Alex, Cincinnati, OH; sister-in-law, Jessie Arthur, LaFollette. Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 16th Cross Chapel with Rev. Harry James officiating. Interment Bakers Forge Cemetery. Arrangements by Cross Funeral Home, LaFollette. HAMBY, IMOGENE - age 65 of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville. Member of The Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, Edward (Snake) Wallace. Survivors: son, Donald Edward Wallace and wife Karen, Cookeville, TN; grandchildren, Unika Wheeler and Quinten Wheeler; great grandchildren, Kendra and Andrea Wheeler; mother, Edith Wallace, LaFollette; brothers, Harold, Jerry and Arnold Wallace, Cleveland, TN; Steve, Jim and Luther Wallace, LaFollette; sisters, Wilma Gibson, Pioneer; Maxine Clouse, Jacksboro; Joyce Walker, LaFollette; Brenda McAbee, Cleveland, TN. Services 8 p.m. Saturday at Cross Chapel with Rev. Charles Webb and Rev. Ron Bruce officiating. Family and friends will meet 2 p.m. Sunday at Red Hill Cemetery, Andersonville, TN for Interment. Family will receive friends 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday Cross Funeral Home. Arrangements by Cross Funeral Home, LaFollette. HAVELY, BETTY FAYE - age 73, of Morristown, passed away on Wednesday June 13, 2007 at UT Medical Center. She was a member of Westview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd S. and Nocia McKinney, brother, Ralph McKinney and daughter, Kathy Bunch. Survivors include husband, Charles Benton Havely; son, Larry D. Gray of Cincinnati, OH; daughter, Kim (Perry) Hall of Morristown; grandchildren, David Gray, Jason Gray, Tiffany Fleenor, Joshua Bunch, Jacob Bunch, Lindsey Reel and Terry Hall; great grandchild, Madison Gray; brother, Raymond McKinney, Charlotte, NC; niece, Debbie Capua; nephew, Patrick McKinney; great nephew, Matthew Capua. Funeral services will be 8 p.m. on Saturday June 16, 2007 at Westside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Seal and Rev. Elmer Lampkin officiating. The family will meet at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday June 17, 2007 fro a 2 p.m. graveside service in Hamblen Memory Gardens with Rev. Danny Lamb officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Saturday prior to the services at the funeral home. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown. HILL, TOMMY - age 74, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Rutledge, went home to be with Jesus, June 13, 2007, at Ross-Hart Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law; Rhonda and Billy Nuckols of Dandridge, Robin and James Trent of Halls, Ruth and Bob Spangler of Dayton, Ohio, and Cherie and Jon Penrod of Miamisburg, Ohio; 2 sons and 1 daughter-in-law, Dennis Fee, and Bill and Lisa Fee of Murfreesboro, TN.; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 sister-in-law, Billie Hill, wife of his brother Gene Hill; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to all the staff at Ross-Hart Hospital in Columbus, and Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Saturday, June 16, 2007 in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home, Rutledge, with Dr. Earl McCosh officiating, interment to follow in Mill Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening, 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. at Smith Funeral Home in Rutledge. Smith Funeral Home of Rutledge in charge of arrangements. HOLIWAY, FRANCIE " JANE" - age 63 of Seymour, passed away June 11, 2007. She was a member of Evangel Temple Assembly of God, attended Seymour Church of God and was retired from Arnold Engineering of Sevierville. Preceded in death by: her parents, Rev. Charles Parks and Hazel Parks of Jefferson City TN; brother, Billy Nelson of Lake City, FL. Survived by: her husband of 46 years, Frank Holiway; sons and daughters-in-law, Dewayne and Joy Holiway, Frankie and Debbie Holiway; daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Jimmy Ogle; granddaughters, Brittany Holiway, Edie Holiway and Stephanie Hunt; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Interment services will be Friday, June 15, 2007 at 11 a.m. in Highland South Memorial Park. Highland South Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations (573-7300) are honored to serve the family of Francie "Jane" Holiway. Guestbook may be signed at: www.highlandmemorialparks.com. JOHNSON, ROBIN KAY YOUNGBLOOD ROBINSON - age 52 of Knoxville, passed away June 13, 2007 due to complications of lung cancer. She was a member of Island Home Baptist Church and a realtor for ERA Reality Co. She was preceded in death by grandparents and stepfather. Robin is survived by: mother and best friend, Rachel Profitt of Knoxville; much loved son, Chris Robinson and wife Tiffany of North Carolina; father, David Youngblood and step-mother Nell Youngblood of Indiana; three grandchildren, Anna, Rachel and Drew Robinson; one half-sister; three step-sisters and three step-brothers. Special thanks to all our friends for their prayers and support and for the compassionate care received from ICU at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. The family will receive friends Friday, June 15, 2007, from 6-8p.m. at Highland Memorial Funeral Home, Kingston Pike. Graveside services will be at 11:00a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2007, at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Dr. Richard Bowling is officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Thompson Oncology Group, 1451 Dowell Springs, Suite #201, Knoxville, TN 37909. Highland Memorial Funeral Home (Bearden) is honored to serve the Johnson family :Caring for people" Making a Difference. www.Highlandmemorialparks.com. JULIAN, ERNEST GERALD (JERRY) - age 45, of Knoxville passed away Monday, June 11, 2007 in Charleston, South Carolina. He is survived by father, Ernest Julian Sr., of Akron, Ohio. Also survived by fiancée, Amanda Wright of Rockwood; stepson Will Wright of Rockwood; daughters, Brittney Sue Julian of Knoxville, and Darci Pricilla Julian of Rockwood; four step-children; special brothers-in-law: David Rivera,& John Carroll of Charleston, S.C., & Bill Norfolk of N. Canton Ohio; sisters: Sonya (Susie) Norfolk of Akron, Ohio, and Julie Rivera of Charleston, SC; several aunts and uncles; nephews & nieces: David Rivera Jr., John Carroll, Jr., & Tyler Carroll all of Charleston. S.C., Richard Wise, Jr. of Akron, Ohio. Christy Vincent of Wadsworth, Ohio, & Ashley Rivera; great-niece, Heather Vincent of Wadsworth, Ohio. The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2007 and again at 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Parlor A at Evergreen Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at a later date. Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Hwy., Knoxville, TN (865-637-7955) is honored to serve the family of Ernest Gerald (Jerry) Julian. KEELING, BERTIE M. - age 80 of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 13, 2007. Preceded in death by: parents, T.R. and Callie Vicars and husband, Arthur Keeling. Survived by: daughter, Judith Ford; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Al Braswell, Kim and Chris Schnicke; son, Johnny Keeling; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brothers and wives, Joe and Julia Vicars, J.R. and Edna Vicars, Olin and Marie Vicars, Oscar and Carolyn Vicars; sister, Hassie Morgan; sisters and husbands, Jean and Larry Thomas, Onita and Junior Gray. Special thanks to Baptist Hospital Emergency Room and Chaplain Ivan. Family and friends will meet at Union Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday for a 10:00 am graveside service with Rev. Kevin Carrigan officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, June 15, 2007 at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com. KENNEDY, JANET - age 72 of Lenoir City, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 14, 2007. She was born March 20, 1935. Janet was a member of New Providence Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Petty; parents, Ambrose B. and Effie Grace Covington; brothers, Howard, Ray, Clyde, Robert (Bud) and Kenneth; sisters, Esta Lee, Joyce and Edith. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Richmond Kennedy; children, James Petty, Joy Holsonback, Donna Finger, Gail Maynard, Dee Dee Petty and Sandy Trout; sons-in-law, Robert (Bobby) Finger and Ronnie Maynard; grandchildren, Trina Selvidge, Laura Bennett, Jennifer Carlton, Jerry Ricker, Pamela Russell, Casey, Daniel, and Stephanie Carver, Jamie, Nicky and Kasie Petty; nine great grandsons; six great granddaughters; sister, Mildred Jenkins; father of her children, Edward Petty; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. Rev. Mark Caldwell and Rev. Obie Campbell will officiate. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. ww.clickfuneralhome.com LUNDY, JUANITA CHANDLER - age 91 of Sevierville, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at University of Tennessee Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Jefferson City, Tennessee and grew up in Sevierville. She was the second child of Stewart and Lee Tate Burden. She had been very active in the Boyd's Creek Church of God since 1934. Juanita retired from the housekeeping department of Sevier County Hospital after 21 years and later worked for Home Care for Senior Citizens by contract until she was 89 years old. Mrs. Lundy served on various community organizations including Homecoming '86 for Sevier County, M.O.S.E.S. Organization in Sevier County, the American Business Women's Association, VFW, and American Legion Auxillary. In 2001 she was honored as the oldest African American in Sevier County and in 2005 she was honored as the oldest living descendent of the John and Mollie Burden families. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands Roy C. Chandler and Charles Samuel Lundy, daughters, Shirley C. Harris and Lois C. Branner; brothers Stewart H. Burden, Jr., and Eugene Burden; sisters Celestine Sims and Lois Cloteal Armstrong. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law: Rubye C. and Dr. Henry Lindsay of Philadelphia, PA; sons and daughters-in-law: Richard and Mary Chandler of Knoxville; Charles H. and Gwendolyn Chandler of Knoxville; Stewart Brent Chandler of Sevierville; grandchildren: devoted granddaughter Caroline M. Moore, Tracy Lindsay, Juanetta Smith, Gary Moulden, James R. Chandler, Jr., Raphael C. Feamster, Clinton Harris, Stephanie C. Thompson, Jennifer Chandler; eleven great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; son-in-law: Walter Branner; sisters: Martha (Lee) and Frank Bowden, Jr.; brothers-in-law: John Lundy; devoted relatives: Janette Birden, Robert Birden, Joellen Donahue, Steve Chandler; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral service 2 pm Saturday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Elder Zack Flack officiating. Interment will follow in New Salem Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1-2 pm Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. www.atchleyfuneralhome.com. MANIS, DONALD WAYNE - age 50, passed away early afternoon on June 12, 2007 in the comfort of his own home due to a brief illness. He was born and lived a great deal of his life in Knoxville, TN. D. Wayne Manis is now joined in Heaven with his father: Donald Ralph Manis; grandfathers: William C. Robertson (Papaw Clint), William Francis Day, and Clyde Manis; grandmothers: Effie Manis and Saguine Day Robertson (Granny) and his loving uncle: Buddy Wayne Day (Uncle Bud). In addition to family and friends, Wayne also especially valued his respective friendships with highest regards to: Leland Lamb "Pockets", Eddie Sexton, Chris Cruze and Jerry Shultz. Wayne had many friends and interests during his short lived fifty years. He was a very humorous man with much sarcasm. He loved spending time fishing off his boat, camping, traveling everywhere east of the Mississippi river to various NASCAR and Biker rallies, and of course, fighting fires when he was a young man. Wayne could always bring a smile upon a saddened face. He was one whom people sought compassion and advise from. Wayne's daughter, Brandi L. Manis, would especially like to extend a very special "Thank You" to Eddie Sexton, Leland Lamb "Pockets" and Charles Burton for their devotion and being there for her daddy in his utmost time of need and in the darkest, last hours he spent here before ending his pain and suffering by moving on to Heaven. And to his grandson, Ben Archer: papaw wanted you to always remember that you were his sun and moon, soul and heart, and in your memories...he'll never depart. Please keep in prayer: surviving is his daughter: Brandi LeAnn Manis, grandsons: Benjiman Edward Archer and Ashton Kyle Edmundson; mother: Billie Day; sisters: Donna Lee Manis and her daughter Maranda Donelle Manis, Connie Ann Wagner and husband Charles Ronald Wagner, Kathy Jean Burton and husband Charles Burton; four nieces, two great-nieces, two nephews, one great nephew; aunt: Vivian Annette Day, and six other aunts, six uncles and numerous cousins. Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Saturday Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev Charles Burton officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery Pallbearers: Brandi Manis, Leland "Pockets" Lamb, Eddie Sexton, Chris Cruze, Todd Wagner, Chad Archer. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. McDANIEL, MARY HELEN (MYRA) - age 82 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 after a long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by: grandparents, Lee and Julie Rainwater, James and Mary Ellen Carter; parents, Oscar and Nancy Rainwater; husbands, Standard Stephens, James Lanter, and husband of 50 years, Kenneth Eugene McDaniel (2005); brother, Dana and wife Flora Mae; sister, Alma Hill; brothers-in-law, Alva Wallen and Travis Wittmer; sister-in-law, Imogene; nephews, Ronnie and David; niece, Peggy. Survivors include: children, Nancy Stephens Scroggs, Mona Lanter, and Jim and Iris Lanter; siblings, S. Rainwater, Jr. and wife June and family Gale, Berta, Venessa, and Scotty; Jane Wittmer and son Mike; Barbara Wallen and Eloise and sons, Randy and Sandy; Judy Greene and husband Jim and family, Melissa, Mark, and Cory Smith; Billy Joe Rainwater and wife Clara and family, Bill, Michelle, and Camron; Tommy Rainwater; grandchildren, Missy and Mike Brown, James Lanter III, Mary and Steve Ellis, Chad Scroggs, Reanee Scroggs, Maricia Scroggs, Kipling Scroggs, Tamra and James Spencer, Allyson and Kevin Heck, and Robin Lanter; great grandchildren, Michelle, Megan and Marice Brown, Lamia, Ayla and Ethan Ellis, Haley Lanter, TC and Samuel Scroggs, Thomas and Joshua Cronnan, Grace and Gabe Spencer, and Peyton Heck; niece and family, Susie West, Michael and Robbie; nephews, Jerry and Johnny Rainwater; special niece, Janice Burnett; niece, Jean Horner; and many in-laws from the McDaniel family. Family and friends will meet 10:00 am Saturday, June 16, 2007 at Bridges Funeral Home and proceed to Eastview Memorial Gardens for an 11:00 am graveside service with Rev. Morris Bagwell officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Friday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. 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. 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 Jerre Haskew. 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. MINGE, GRACE WALLACE - age 90 of Knoxville, passed away June 12, 2007 at her home, surrounded by her devoted and loving family. Her prayers were answered when the Lord called her home. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by: husband, Willie Minge; son, Stanley Minge; son-in-law, Howard Owen; grandsons, Earl Minge and Bruce Sipe. Survived by: daughter, Ann Owen; daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Ronnie Smith, Vivian and Barry Hodges and Wilma and Lester Monroe; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Becky Minge; daughter-in-law, Peggy Minge; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; devoted family friend, Patsy Rudder. A special thanks to nurses at Intrepid and St Mary's Hospice. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Friday at Oak Ridge Memorial Park for an 11 am graveside service. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. www.weaverfuneralservices.com. MIZER, LANCE MARK - age 18 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Sweetwater Hospital. Mark was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by: his grandfathers, Bobby Mizer and George Klauder. Survivors include: his son, Trae Mark Mizer; mother of his son and love of his life, Stephanie Brown, Sweetwater; father, John Mark Mizer, Athens; mother, Janet K. Mizer, Knoxville; brother, George Mizer and companion, Ashley McGaha, Knoxville; grandmothers, Wanda Reogas, Athens and Lois Klauder, Knoxville; great grandfather, Dan Caldwell, Louson; nephew, George Trenten Mizer, Knoxville; uncles, Bobby Mizer, Danny Mizer, Thomas Klauder; aunts, Tammie Mizer, Kaitlyn Klauder, Alivia Klauder and Daisy Grace Klauder. Funeral services 5:00 pm Saturday, Corinth Baptist Church, Rev. Lynn Goodwin, Mike Powell and Rev. Chris Caldwell officiating. Interment to follow in Corinth Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1:00-5:00 pm prior to the service at the Corinth Baptist Church. McGill-Karnes Funeral Home, Loudon. O'MARY, KATHLEEN - age 60 of Knoxville, died Wednesday June 13, 2007. Survivors: son, Joshua Casey Maddox, son and daughter-in-law, Aaron Lee and Kristie Maddox all of Knoxville; parents, Wes and Jeanne Lee of Albuquerque, NM; brothers, Patrick Lee of Columbia, MO, Andy Lee of Albuquerque, NM, and Eric Lee of Seattle, WA. The family and friends will meet at Lynnhurst Cemetery Saturday at 12:45 p.m. for a 1:00 p.m. graveside service and interment with Father Al Minor officiating. Serving the family is Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway. Kathleen O'Mary's guest book is also available at: www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. PARKER, GEORGE FLETCHER - age 80 of Andersonville, went home to be with the Lord at 2:30 am on Wednesday, June 13, 2007. He was a resident of of St. Mary's Hospice after a lengthy illness at home. He was born June 4, 1927 in Anderson County, TN. He was retired Boiler Technician from TVA. Prior to working for TVA, he worked construction and served in the U.S. Marines and assisted in forming the National Guard unit 278. He also served in the U.S. Air Force. George was a Master and 32nd Degree Mason. He enjoyed the lake, fishing, boating, and working around his home and yard. He also very much enjoyed spending time with his wife, seven children, grandchildren and many other friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by: his father, Rev. George C. Parker; mother, Minnie Galbraith Parker; Brothers, James Edward Parker and Jesse James Parker; sister, Wilma Jean Parker; beloved mother-in-law and father-in-law, Alice and Arnold Seward, and beloved son-in-law. David Nichols. Survivors: wife of 56 1/2 years, Shirley A. Parker, Andersonville; children, William Parker and wife, Rita, Jacksboro; Tamara Nichols, Clinton; Larry Parker and wife, Karen, Briceville; Scott Parker, Savannah, GA; Kimberly Massengill, Clinton; Sharon Smith and husband, Ernest, Andersonville; Rick Parker and wife, April, Gibbs; children at home, Sarah and James Parker, Andersonville; 18 grandchildren; 1 step grandchild and 4 great grandchildren; special aunts, Frances (Tincie) Phillips Beech Grove; Maxine Reed, Oliver Springs; special uncle, LeRoy Galbraith, Briceville; special friend, Daniel Buhl, Clinton; a host of other relatives and friends. A special thanks to St. Mary's Hospice in Halls for their kindness and care. Pallbearers: William Parker, Larry Parker, Scott Parker, Rick Parker, Chris Nichols, Shaun Parker and Daniel Massengill. Visitation 6 pm-8 pm, Friday, June 15, 2007, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral service 8 pm, Friday, June 15, 2007, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Todd Wolfe officiating. Interment 10 am, Saturday, June 16, 2007 at Norris Memorial Gardens in Norris, TN. Hatmaker Funeral Home of Lake City is in charge of arrangements. SMITH, HELEN RUTH - died Thursday, June 14, 2007 following a lingering illness at her North Knoxville home at the age of 85. Ruth was born June 5, 1922 in Powder Springs, Tennessee to the late Raymond Sylvester Smith and Laney Cassie Smith. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Lester Edward Smith. Being a native of Grainger County until the age of twenty, Ruth moved to Knoxville in 1942. She became a member of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in 1943 and was a retired employee of Standard Knitting Mills, working until 1985. She is survived by: her sisters, Hilda Archer of Knoxville and Hazel Cameron of Rutledge; and numerous special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Reverend John Silver officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery (Tater Valley) in Grainger County. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. TAYLOR, ROBERT CLARK - age 59 of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the U. S. Army serving in Vietnam. Preceded in death by his father, Ermon Taylor. Survived by: his mother, Freddie Tootsie Wallace Taylor; brother, Greg Scott Taylor and his fiancée', Jennie Thomas; special friend and companion, Jean Skidmore; special nieces, Amanda White, Natalisha Sona, Julia Collins; aunt and uncles, Evelyn and Sherman Akins and Roy Akins; cousins, Pat and Bill Harp. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Hawkins Chapel with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Hawkins Chapel. Rev. Joe Wallace will be officiating. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home at 1:15 p.m. Sunday and proceed to the Steekee Cemetery for graveside services at 2 p.m. with full military honors conferred by the Loudon Co. Honor Guard. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City is serving the family of Robert Clark Taylor. WATSON, M.P. "BUCKY" - age 63 of Pigeon Forge, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2007, after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Pelzer, South Carolina on November 1, 1943, he was a 1961 graduate of Rock Hill High School in Rock Hill, SC and graduated from Georgia Southern University in 1965. He was employed by Rentenbach Constructors for 22 years, and his final project and legacy to Sevier County will be The Inn at The Christmas Place. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents Major Pressley and Mary Watson and sister, Patricia Ann Watson. Survivors: wife, Michelle Hammontree Watson; son, Jordan Hammontree; mother-in-law, Charlotte Clevenger; sister, Mary Anna Staten and husband John; aunts, Margaret Odom, Frances Wood; nephews, Lee Pierce, John Staten; niece, Trasee Davis; several cousins and special friends. Funeral service 2 pm Saturday in Atchley's Smoky Mountain Chapel with Rev. Donnie Jester officiating. Interment will follow in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 6-9 pm Friday at Atchley's Smoky Mountain Chapel, 220 Emert Street, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. www.atchleyfuneralhome.com. WEBSTER, IVA B. (GENTRY) - 78 of Powell, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Webster is survived by, husband, Ben Webster; daughter, Leora Worsham; son, Ben Webster, Jr.; grandchildren, David Webster, Karen Fields, and Matthew Worsham. She is also survived by several great- grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Webster will be held Friday evening, June 15, from 6-8 pm at Woodhaven Funeral Home. Family and friends will gather for graveside services on Saturday, June 16, at 10:00 am at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to: St. Mary's Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938. Woodhaven Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 160 Edgemoor Road, Powell, TN., 865-945-3467, is honored to serve the Webster Family. Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 _____________________________________________________________ Click here for self-employed health insurance. Compare quotes for free! http://track.juno.com/s/lc?u=http://tagline.untd.us/fc/CAaCX09npeFdNSUz3VlHT0XzQJAbfHFY/