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    1. [TNMORGAN] Knoxville News-Sentinel Obituaries June 18, 2007
    2. ALLEN, JEFFREY MATTHEW - 25 of Oak Ridge, died Saturday, June 16, 2007 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born May 10, 1982 in Chattanooga, the son of Terry Brooks Allen and Pamela Cloyd Allen, of Oak Ridge. Jeffrey was employed with G.C. Services as a Customer Service Representative. He was an outdoor enthusiast and particularly enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was also very adept at computer operations and programming. He was a member of Kern United Methodist. In addition to his parents, Jeffrey is survived by: brother, Philip Allen of Knoxville; paternal grandparents, Bill and Anne Allen of Chattanooga and maternal grandparents, Roger and Polly Cloyd of Oak Ridge. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 2:00pm at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with Rev. Jim Bailes officiating. The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to Kern Memorial Memory Garden or to a charity of the donor's choice. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6-8pm at Weatherford Mortuary. An on-line guest book can be signed at: www.weatherfordmortuary.com. BROWN, JAMES (JIM) EDWARD - age 79 of Knoxville passed away Thursday June 14, 2007 at NHC Knoxville. He was a member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church and a veteran of WW II. He was retired from Mason Dixon Trucking Co and was a member of Teamster Union Local 519 and was past president of the local retiree group. He was the past president of the Knoxville Square Dance Association. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his devoted wife Mildred; son and daughter-in-law Steve and Carol Brown of Georgia; daughters and sons-in-law Sherry and David Hardgrave and Terry and Robert Olberding; 4 grandchildren; step children and their spouses Linda and Bill Moyers and Mike and Gail Maples; brother and his spouse Robert and Jacqueline Brown; half sister Helen Malone. The family would like to thank the 2nd floor staff of NHC Knoxville for their loving care of Jim during his illness. Funeral service will be at 7:00 pm Monday at Hillcrest United Methodist Church with Dr Pat Polis officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Tuesday at Highland Memorial Cemetery for a 11:00 am interment. Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of the Fidelis Sunday School Class. Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Monday at the church. Funeral arrangements by Gentry-Griffey Chapel. CERNY, CHARLES A., SR. - 77 of South Pasadena, Fla., formerly of Indianapolis, Ind., passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at Palms of Pasadena Hospital in South Pasadena. Born in Lisov, Czech Republic, he was a seasonal visitor to Florida for many years and moved to South Pasadena in 1994 from Indianapolis where he was an accountant and member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church, St. Pete Beach, the Holiday Isle Elk's Lodge #1912, the Knights of Columbus, the American Contract Bridge League and the Bay Island Men's Billiard Organization (B.I.M.B.O.). Survivors include: one son, Chuck (Kim) Cerny, Jr. of Knoxville; one daughter, J. Christine Cerny of Indianapolis; one step son, Larry Cooper of Columbus, Ohio; one step daughter, Janis Carlson of Ipava, IL; his fiancée, Jane Patchett of Palm Destert, Calif.; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr. Cerny was preceded in death by his beloved granddaughter, Caitlyn Cerny and his loving wife of forty years, Joan M. Cerny. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite #370, Dallas, TX 75244 in memory of Mr. Charles A. Cerny. David C. Gross Funeral Homes and Cremation Center, Central Ave. Chapel, St. Petersburg is serving the family COOPER, PHILLIP "MAC" - age 68, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2007 in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Born in Pikeville, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Albert U. and Evelyn F. Cooper. He was a member of Dayton, TN, Church of Christ and attended Northeast Church of Christ in Greenville. Mr. Cooper was formerly a resident of Lexington, SC and Spring City, TN. He retired as Division Director of the Bureau of Environmental Health, SC Department of Health and Environmental Control in Columbia, SC. He was previously Assistant Professor of Environmental Health at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN. He began his public health career at Rhea County Health Department as County Sanitarian. He graduated from Central High School in Knoxville, TN, then received his B.S. Degree from East Tennessee State University and M.S. in Public Health from Tulane University. He is survived by: his loving wife of 41 years, Jeanie Hale Cooper; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Matthew Joy of Lexington, SC; daughter and son-in-law, LeAnne and Kevin Morris of Greenville, SC; 4 grandchildren, Rebecca and Nicholas Joy, Ansley and Ethan Morris; brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Dianne Cooper of Knoxville, TN; brother, Ray Cooper of Chattanooga, TN; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Larry and Dorothy Hale of Silver Spring, MD; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Tuesday, June 19th at Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel, Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville, SC, with funeral service at 3:00 pm and burial immediately following. Memorials may be made to: Southeastern Children's Home, P.O. Box 339, Duncan, SC 29334. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Greenville, SC. DAVIS, BOBBY GENE "BUCK" - age 57 of Kingston, passed away Saturday June 16, 2007 at Roane Medical Center. He was employed at BWXT Y-12. He was preceded in death by: parents, Eli and Nannie Mae Davis; brother, Harold Davis; sisters, Ellen Shore and Alice Atkinson. Survivors include: brothers, Sam Davis and wife Kim of Houston, TX, Jerry Davis and wife Sue of Avon Park, FL; sisters, Linda Davis of Kingston, Dorothy McClure and husband Sam of Kingston, Betty Ward and husband Edwin of Powell, TN; many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Funeral 8pm Monday June 18, 2007 in the Kyker Chapel with Rev. Billy Edmonds officiating. Burial 11am Tuesday in the Kingston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8pm Monday at the Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston. www.kykerfuneralhome.com. DYLEWSKI, STANLEY W. - age 86 of Loudon, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2007 at Park West Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by McGill-Karnes Funeral Home. FIELDS, ROBERT - age 44 of Greenback, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2007 at University of Tennessee Hospital after a courageous 6 year battle with cancer. Through his illness, his faith in God gave him strength and inspired many. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Maryville and he was a devout Christian. Robert was the HS boys basketball coach at Maryville Christian School and the proud coach of the Tennessee Heat AAU Girls basketball team. Above all he was a wonderful father and husband. Preceded in death by: his father, Arthur Fields; brother, Arthur Fields, Jr.; father-in-law, Harrison "Babe" Hill. Survivors include: wife, Joyce Fields; sons, Chad and Eric Fields; mother, Julie Fields; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Bobbie Fields, Farrell and Debbie Fields of Ohio, Rick and Lisa Fields; brother, Will Fields; sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and Joe Murphy, Judy and Don Thompson; mother-in-law, Janice Hill; brother-in-law, Brian and Emily Hill; sister-in-law, Teresa and Doug Chapman; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special thanks to New Hope Baptist Church and Maryville Christian School for their love and support. Funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2007 in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. Mike Parker and Rev. Raymond Burnett officiating. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at Cloyd's Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to TVA Employees Credit Union, c/o Robert Fields. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday at Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000. www.smithmortuary.com. HALL, WILLIAM BRUCE "BILL" - age 85 of Knoxville, passed away June 15, 2007 at his home. He was born November 18, 1921 in Panther, West VA. and relocated to Elizabethton, TN and later to Knoxville. He was a graduate of East Tennessee State University and an Army Veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He retired from Champion International Paper Co. where he was employed for many years as an accountant/auditor. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Cherokee Masonic Lodge # 728. Preceded in death by parents, Samuel and Gertrude Hall and brother, Robert Hall. Survived and sadly missed by wife of 59 years, Betty Ellis Hall; daughters and sons-in-law, Lynne and Rob Spires of Kingston, Jeannie Hall and Jim Browne of Knoxville and Lauren Hall of Knoxville; grandson, Michael Acree of Kingston; nieces and nephews, Sam. Cindy, and Tom Hall and Amy Barber of Fl. The family will rec eive friends Tuesday, June 19th 6:30-8:00 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church with a Celebration of Life Service at 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church 5613 Western Ave., Knoxville, TN 37921 or U.T. Hospice, 2200 Sutherland Ave., Suite 102, Knoxville, TN 37919. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. www.weaverfuneralservices.com JAMESON, RUBY LENA NORRIS - age 84, died Sunday morning, June 17, 2007 at her Knoxville home. She was a member of Bells Campground United Methodist Church and a veteran of the United States Army. Mrs. Jameson was preceded in death by her husband, Harold H. Jameson. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. JERNIGAN, REBA PAULINE - age 84 of North Knoxville, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital. She retired, after many years service, from Palm Beach Clothing Co. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by: husband, Gene Jernigan; parents, Frank and Clannie Swafford; brothers, Roy and Ray, all from Livingston, and Robert Swafford (Bob) of Dayton, OH. Survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Freda Jernigan; grandson, Zane Jernigan; brother and sister-in-law, John and Martha Swafford of Anderson, IN; several nieces and nephews, many close friends and a loyal companion, "Smokey." Graveside service will be Tuesday 2 pm at Lynnhurst Cemetery with Pastor Dave Mason officiating. Honorary pallbearers include: Greg Jernigan, Eddie and Davy Floyd, and Lynn McCoy. Memorial donations may be made to: Second Baptist Church, 2909 N. Broadway. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Monday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Drive, www.lynnhurstchapel.com. JOHNSON, BENNIE ELSWORTH - 89 of Patty Gap Road, Philadelphia, died suddenly Sunday at his home. He was a member of High Ridge Baptist Church and also attended Tennessee Chapel Church, Paint Rock. Preceded in death by: parents, Felix and Nora Cooley Johnson; brother, Willis Johnson; sisters, Hattie Moore and Eller Johnson. Survivors: wife of 57 years, Margaret Cox Johnson; sons and daughters-in-law, Dean and Sharon Johnson, Ray and Marilyn Johnson, Virgil Johnson and Randall Johnson, Roane Co.; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Loudon Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Ray Johnson officiating. Interment 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Pine Rock Cemetery.. Family will receive friends 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Loudon Funeral Home. JONES, ADA MAE K. - age 76 of Knoxville, passed away June 13, 2007 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital, after a brief illness. Member of First Calvary Baptist Church, lifelong residence of Lonsdale Community in a section called "Tall Timber". She was employed for many years by the Neil, Fitzgerald and Smiltzer Families, along with well known families of the city. Preceded in death by: husband, Julius Jones; parents, Edward and Ella Jones Kincaid; children, Francine Davis, Theron and William Jones; sister, Thelma Mahomes; brother, Edward Kincaid Jr. Survivors, daughter, Lydia (Thaddious) Mickens; sons, Julius (Mary Frances), Michael Jones; brother, Charles McDowell; grandchildren, whom she raised, Shelton (Renee) and Frank (Tracy) Jones; other grandchildren, Laquesha, William Jr., DeMarcus, William Johnson, II; fifteen great grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister-in-law, Frances Kincaid; son-in-law, Arthur Davis; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends to include: devoted friends, Katherine Mynatt, Jean Crowe and Helen Johnson. Many thanks to Dr. Richard Phelps, Dr. Allen Smith, ICU staff and the entire Fort Sanders Medical Unit for quality care given our mother. Family will receive friends, 6:00-6:30 p.m., Monday at First Calvary Baptist Church with funeral services at 6:30 p.m., Rev. George Lyons officiating. Interment 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Crestview Cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at 9:30 a.m. at the home Tuesday for procession to cemetery. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com LOUIS, MARY FRANCES BRADLEY - age 66, of Knoxville passed away on June 15, 2007 at Park West Hospital. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 43 years, Stephen H. Louis; and four children: Stephen S. Louis of Knoxville, Albert L. Louis of Knoxville, William and Marsha Louis Priester of Nashville, Troy and Kimberly Louis of Knoxville; and two grandchildren: David Louis Priester and William Marshall Priester of Nashville. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters: Martha Fairbrother of Tampa, FL, Madison Bradley of Grandberry, TX, Joe Bradley of Lakeland, FL, and James Bradley of San Mateo, FL. She was born and lived much of her life in Knoxville and as a devoted wife, mother and registered nurse. The family wishes to sincerely thank the devoted staff at Hillcrest West Nursing Home for the care given to Mary for the past 13 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Beverly Park Foundation c/o Hillcrest West Nursing Home, 6801 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37909. Interment services will be held Monday, June 18, 2007 at 1:30 pm in the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Knoxville, TN. Arrangements by Highland West Memorial Funeral Home in West Knoxville. MAPLES, ELVA K. - age 81 of Mascot, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2007 at Life Care Center in Jefferson City. She was a longtime member of Roseberry Church, a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She was preceded in death by: husband, William Elmer Maples; parents, William Thomas and Rebecca Killian; brothers, Ernest and Claude Killian; sisters, Margaret Rebecca Killian, Inez Chadwick. Survivors: daughter, Karen M. Robinson, Ringgold, GA; son, Wayne F. Maples, Mascot; sisters, Mildred Davis and Barbara Dockins, Knoxville; brothers, Glenn Killian, Knoxville; Mark Killian, Dandridge; B.E. Killian, Alcoa; many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. OUSLEY, PAUL ELVIN (CABBAGE) - age 88, a longtime resident of Inskip and Fountain City, died Friday, June 15, 2007 at his home. He was a member of Smithwood Baptist Church, Fountain City Lion's Club, Fountain City Sportsman's Club and retired from Exxon. Preceded in death by wife of 60 years, Billie Sue Foster Ousley; son, Von Ousley; parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ousley, and thirteen brothers and sisters. Survivors: sons, Paul Edward and Steve of Knoxville; daughter-in-law, Deborah Ousley of Newnan, Georgia; grandchildren, Jeremy Ousley and Emily Ousley-Katz of Knoxville; Matt and wife, Marceil Ousley and Bonnie Ousley of Newnan, Georgia; great-grandchildren, Eli and Mia Ousley, Kaley and Keegan Katz; sister-in-law, Dorothy Stuart; brother-in-law, Dick Foster; many nieces and nephews; as close as a son, Greg Jones and his sons Josh and Nate; special friends, Mildred Cruze and Bep Rhea; caregivers, Mark Atkins, Ms. Joyce and Ms. Dolean. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fountain City Ministries, care of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City, 5364 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37918. Family and friends will meet at Bookwalter Cemetery on Monday, June 18, 2007 at 10:45 a.m. for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service and interment, Pam Neal officiating. Arrangements by Stevens Mortuary Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway. Mr. Ousley's guest book is also available at: www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. PATTY, ROY - age 73 0f East Knoxville, passed away Saturday June 16, 2007 at his home. Roy was a Mason and was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Ida Patty. He is survived by: wife, Jean Patty of Knoxville; daughters, Brenda Goeglein and husband John of Knoxville, Jamie Sanders and husband Dewayne of Knoxville; grandchildren, Anna Mae, Crissy and Robert; 3 great grandchildren, Shanda, Toni and Ryan; brothers, Freddie Patty and wife Johnnie Mae of Corryton, Benny Patty of Corryton; sisters, Lucille Johnson and husband Gene of Knoxville, Ruth Acuff of Maynardville; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Elmer and Jamie Sue Sanders. Thanks to all our family and friends for your love and prayers. The family will receive friends Monday June 18, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a service to follow at 8:00 pm in the Chapel of Evergreen Funeral Home, Rev. Bob Zavatieri officiating. The interment will be at 1:00 pm Tuesday June 19, 2007 in the East View Memorial Gardens. Evergreen Funeral Home 7426 Asheville Highway, 865-637-7955 is honored to serve the family of Roy Patty. PROCTOR, JANET SYBIL - age 86 of Knoxville, passed away June 15, 2007 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Gap Creek Christian Church. She was a graduate of Johnson Bible College where she was employed until her retirement. After retiring, she remained involved with the college as a volunteer until her passing. Her parents, Frank and Cecil Dorsheimer, brother and sister-in-law, Duane and Leona Dorsheimer, precede her in death. Survived by: husband, Mayo Proctor; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Carolyn Proctor of Knoxville; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Marie Proctor of Knoxville; son, Ron Proctor of Knoxville; daughter, Linda Proctor of Duluth, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Dr. Tom Callaway of Nashville, TN; brother and sister-in-law, Coryell and Lois Dorsheimer of Lewis, IA; sister, Nadine Dorsheimer Mahler of Lomita, CA; sister-in-law, Belma Dorsheimer of Hawthorne, CA and numerous nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Jennifer and husband Erik Lehto, Mark Proctor, Andrew Proctor, Billie Jo and husband Allen Maples, Jeremy Proctor, Jamie and husband Julien Choy, Spenser Proctor; great grandchild, Jacob Maples. Visitation will be Monday, June 18, 2007 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Highland South Memorial Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m., ministers Jon Hale and Phil Zook officiating. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday June 19, 2007 at Gap Creek Christian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Johnson Bible College, 7900 Johnson Dr., Knoxville, TN 37998. Highland South Memorial Park, Funerals, and Cremations (573-7300) are honored to serve the family of Janet Sybil Proctor. Guest book may be signed at: www.highlandmemorialparks.com. ROBERTS, JAKE - age 84 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday June 16, 2007. He was preceded in death by his infant grandchildren, Tiffany Nicole and David Trent. Survivors: wife, Barbara Roberts; son, Willy Roberts; daughter, Anna Roberts; grandchild, Brittany Nicole Childress; sister, Annabelle Roberts; special extended family: Linda and James Carver, Greta Clabo, Bryan Huskey, Bobby Huskey, Scott and Chris Clarkson, Jacob Clarkson, Steve Clabo, Timothy Carver, Ricky Carver, Tony Carver, Deana Proffitt, Sandra Sutton. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. www.atchleyfuneralhome.com. SNAPP, LORRINDA DARLENE ELLISON (T.J) - was born November 17, 1957 in Hamblen County and went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 15, 2007 at Baptist Hospital after a short illness. T.J. was an employee in surgery at Baptist Hospital for twenty four years and an employee at Children's Hospital for several years. She also worked at Sea Ray Co., and was in the United States Army for eight years. T.J. was an artist all of her life. She spent many years overseas with family and on assignment with her husband. T.J. attended First Baptist Church, played several instruments, and had a bachelor degree in Sociology. Lorrinda was known by her friends as T.J. and by her nieces and nephews as aunt Sput. She was a very intelligent, giving, caring, wonderful woman and was loved by everyone. She loved to help anyone she could, even though at times she showed tough love, but it was always for the best. She was a hard worker, wonderful daughter and sister. She was preceded in death by: husband Ricky Ellison; father, Arthur L. Snapp; grandparents, Malcolm and Dorothy Snapp, and Kermit McCravy; aunts and uncles, Orma J. Bryan, Gwendolyn Wilson, Joe Donald, Calvin Dennis, James McCravy and Malcolm Snapp, Jr. T.J. is survived by: her mother, Catherine McCravy Snapp; brothers, Art (Melanie) Snapp, Mario Snapp and Eric (Christy) Snapp; aunts, Edna Ballinger, Barbara Snapp Isom and Pailine Snapp; uncles, Walter and Marcus Snapp, Richard and Bobby "Charlie" Kyle; also several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and an extended family of Baptist Hospital employees and staff. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at Westside Chapel Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hamblen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 1:00-2:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the services at the funeral home. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown. SNYDER, JASPER CLAY (JC) - age 81 of Knoxville, passed away at home Saturday, June 16, 2007 surrounded by his loving family. Jasper was a veteran of the US Army serving during WWII. Member of South Knoxville Masonic Lodge #769. He was a successful salesman with Betty Chevrolet, and Palm Beach Company. He was an avid bass fisherman, loved hunting and camping. Jasper was preceded in death by: his parents, Ernest and Dochie Snyder; brother, Grant Snyder; sister, Gladys Edmonson. Left to cherish his memory: loving wife of nearly 60 years, Pauline Snyder; son and daughter-in-law, Ross and Judy Snyder; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Mark Anderson; grandsons, Dax and Aaron Anderson; 5 great grandchildren, all of Dandridge, TN; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends: a special thanks to Baptist Hospice, Caregivers, Geneva Bruner and Sandy Abbott. The family will receive friends Monday, June 18, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. at Highland Memorial Funeral Home (Bearden). Family and friends will meet Tuesday June 19, 2007 at 1:45pm for a 2:00 p.m. graveside service. Highland Memorial Funeral Home (Bearden) is honored to serve the Snyder family. "Caring for people making a difference" Guest book available on line www.highlandmemorialparks.com... SPURLOCK, FAYE ROSETTA CHEEK - age 95 of South Knoxville, died peacefully June 16th at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. She was a member of Graystone Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by: husband, Charles Spurlock of Leesburg, VA; son, Walter Spurlock of Henrietta, TX, and daughter Patricia Waskey of Virginia Beach, VA. She is survived by: daughter, Carolyn and son-in-law, James Anderson of Knoxville, with whom she had made her home for the past 12 years; granddaughters, Jolene Kidd of Charlottesville, VA; Deborah Waskey of Virginia Beach, VA; Regina Sanderson of Virginia Beach, VA; Gayle Spurlock of San Diego, CA; and grandsons, Donald Waskey of Butler, NJ and "Spud" Carson Spurlock of Hemet, CA. She is also survived by: six great-grandsons, four great-granddaughters, and two great-great granddaughters. A memorial service will be held on June 23rd at Lake Hills PCUSA at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Gideons International. P.O. Box 1452, Knoxville, TN 37901. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. STANTON, ADA IRENE - age 74 went home to be with the Lord at her home in Clinton, Tn. on June 15, 2007. She was a longtime member of Dante Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 32 years; Gene Stanton and son, Jack Stanton. She is survived by her loving family, sons and daughters in-law, Harry and Mary Ledford, Bob and Bobbi Stanton, Larry and Lisa Stanton, Josh and Donna Stanton; daughter in-law, Carolyn Stanton wife of the late Jack Stanton; grandchildren, Michael and Tara Stanton, Jodi Ledford and Nathan Gates, Jennifer and Chris Marshall, Jamie Stanton and fiancé Mark Ellis, Jenny Lynn Stanton and Chelsea Stanton; great grandchildren, Cody and Hannah Ledford and Michaela Stanton; brother and sister in-law; Wayne and Rita Appling. The family wishes to thank all of the loving friends at the Clinton Towers for their support and among other friends throughout her life. Funeral service 8:00 pm. Monday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with Rev. Phillip Murphy officiating. Family and friends will meet at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens 9:45 am. Tuesday for interment service at 10:00 am. Pallbearers will be grandsons and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dante Baptist Church for Clinton Towers Fund. Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm. Monday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel www.mynattfh.com 922-9195. WATSON, BERTHA MAE GIBSON - age 85, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at Baptist Health Care Center in Lenoir City. She was a native of Sweetwater and lived in Jacksonville, Fl for 21 years before moving to Lenoir City. Her passion was her flower gardens and sewing. Her greatest love was for her Savoir and going to church. She is preceded in death by: husband, Harry C. Watson; parents, Rev. W.C. and Emma Belle Gibson; brother, Lester; sister, Rachel Gibson; sister-in-law, Lillian Gibson. She is survived by: brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy Clifford Gibson of Cleveland, Rev. Virgil and Geneva Gibson of Sweetwater, Hoyt and Brenda Gibson of Belleview, FL; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Robert Thomas of Lenoir City, Virginia and Clyde Simcox of Chattanooga; step-daughters, Ann Underwood, Theresa Sullivan, Betty McMillan, Mary Salaba; step-son, Harry C. Watson, Jr.; special step daughter-in-law, Kathy; sisters-in-law, Vera Hawkins and Agnes Rollins; several nieces and nephews. The body is at Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, where the family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 6:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. with the funeral services to follow at 8:00p.m. in Kykers' Chapel, Rev. Ronnie Jones and Rev. Virgil William Gibson officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45a.m. on Wednesday at the Sullins Cemetery on Rocky Mount Road in Athens, TN for an 11:00a.m. interment. In lieu of flowers, make donations to: the Baptist Health Care Activities, Dept. 700, Williams Ferry Rd., Lenoir city, TN 37771. www.kykerfuneralhome.com. WATSON, M. P. "BUCKY", JR. - age 63 of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday June 13, 2007. He was born in Pelzer, South Carolina on November 1, 1943. He graduated from Georgia Southern University in 1965. His professional career began with Fluor-Daniel Company where he worked for 17 years in various project managerial positions. He finished his career working for Rentenbach of Knoxville over the past 22 years. He was a member of the Etowah First Baptist Church and served in the South Carolina National Guard. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Major P. and Mary Greer Watson and a sister, Patricia Ann Watson. He is survived by: his wife of 38 years, Marilyn Smith Watson of Etowah; his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Anna and John Staten of Chattanooga; mother-in-law, Peggy Smith of Etowah, a brother-in-law, Sam Smith of Knoxville and a sister-in-law and spouse, Nancy and Bill Love of Seymour. His nieces and nephew are: Lee Pierce, Trasee Davis, John Staten, Rob Bettis, Sara Claire Sharp, Brandon Love and Maria Love; aunts, Margaret Odom and Frances Wood of South Carolina and several cousins. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at the Green Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Shaun King officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the Green Hill Cemetery for the service. There will be no formal visitation held. Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah in charge of arrangements. YOUNCE, JOHN EUGENE, JR. - age 46 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2007. He was a member of Redemption Church International of Knoxville. Preceded in death by: grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Noble from Astabula, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Younce, Jack Younce, Danny Younce all of Alcoa. Survivors include: wife, Suzanne M. Younce; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Younce of Maryville; sister, Chris M. Younce of Maryville; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Dexter of Coldwater, MI; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Lonsbury; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Dexter of New Jersey; aunts and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. James Younce, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Dillingham, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Younce, Mrs. Danny Younce all of Maryville; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. The funeral service will be held 8:00 pm Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Pastor Ed King officiating. Entombment services will be held 10:00 am Wednesday at Grandview Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. (865) 982-6041. www.millerfuneralhome.org. Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 _____________________________________________________________ Make big money trading currency. 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