ACUFF, JOHN WILLIAM - of Blaine age 77 passed away October 15, 2007 at Ft. Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville with his loving family at his side. Retired from Asarco Zinc Co. after 37 years of service & a farmer, John is preceded in death by his parents Thomas Floyd and Vada Acuff; & two brothers, Sherman and Glen Acuff. He is survived by a devoted wife of 52 years, Mary Katherine Witt Acuff; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy & Lynn Cassidy of Blaine, JoAnn & Greg McKinney of Maryville, Cleta & Lonnie Chandler of Blaine, Freida & Tony DeVault of Bristol, Karen & Mike Moody of Corryton; and son & daughter-in-law, Bill & Sandra Acuff of Blaine. Grandchildren: Donathan Cassidy, Katie Rayburn, Amanda Thompson, Jennifer Chandler, Julie Moody, John DeVault, Allison McKinney, Christopher Moody, Beth DeVault, Abbie McKinney, Megan Chandler, Cody Acuff & Chelsea Acuff; & four great-grandchildren. Brothers Carter & JR Acuff of Blaine; & a special sister-in-law, Edna Williams, of Blain! e; & several nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8 pm in the Fountain City Chapel of Mynatt Funeral Home with Ray Chandler and Bill Acuff officiating. Family & friends will meet at Eastview Memorial Gardens Friday at 10:45 am for interment at 11am. Pallbearers are his grandsons: Donathan Cassidy, John DeVault, Christopher Moody, Cody Acuff, Patrick Thompson, Tony Rayburn. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 pm at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com BRANTON, CECIL CLYDE - age 74 of Walland, passed away Monday October 15, 2007 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Member, Deacon, and Trustee at Cold Springs Missionary Baptist Church, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by parents, David Tildon and Judy Hall Branton, brothers, George, Lloyd, Carl, J.D. and Brownlow Branton, sisters, Opal Cunningham, Athelena Stinnett, Hazel Branton. Survivors, wife, Ruth Alene McClanahan Branton; son, Terry Cecil Branton; daughter and son in law, April Ruth and Derek Guinn, all of Walland; grandchildren, Asia, Ayla, Athena, Logan, Craig; brothers and sisters in law, Elmer and Sandra Branton of Lenoir City, Jack and Sara Branton of Greer, SC; several step brothers and step sisters; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8:00 pm Wednesday October 17, 2007 at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Dr. Horace Brown and Rev. Jeff Hickman officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11:00 am Thursday at Cold Springs Cemetery for the ! interment service with military honors. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. www.millerfuneralhome.org BROWN, ANNIE MAE - of Knoxville, Mother Annie Mae Brown went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at UT Hospital. Preceded in death by: mother, Irene Williams; sister, Nellinor Williams; brother, Palmer Williams; daughter, Willie Mae Gardner. Survivors, daughter, Brenda Williams, Mobile, AL, ;d Sylvia Brown, Knoxville; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2007 at St. Joseph's House of Prayer, 1300 University Avenue; funeral service 1:00 p.m., Pastor Tonya Tucker, officiating. Interment New Gray Cemetery. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com BROWN, MARY NELL GRAY - 78 of 609 Ward Ave., Loudon, died suddenly Tuesday morning, October 16, 2007. Daughter of George & Velma Shirk Gray. Survivors: husband, James T. "Doe" Brown; children Donna Brown & Greg Brown & wife, Kathy; four grandchildren, David Young & wife, Tittany, Eric Young & wife, Neca, Alan Young & wife, Jessica & Jamie Shultz; four great grandchildren, Matthew Young, Tanner Young, Tommy Brown & Nick Brown, Loudon; brother, Sam Gray & wife, Evelyn Thomasville, NC; sisters, Mrs. Rankin (Polly) Moree, Sweetwater, Gena Pruitt, Knoxville, Jackie Stamey, Loudon & Peggy Allen, Lenoir City. Funeral services 7 p.m. Thursday Loudon Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tommy Patterson officiating. Graveside services 10 a.m. Friday Corinth Cemetery. Family will receive friends 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday Loudon Funeral Home. BURCHFIELD, IMA LEE MOORE - went to be with the Lord Monday, October 15, 2007. She was a member of North Knoxville Baptist Church and was retired from St. Mary's Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, Luther A. and Mossie C. Moore; husband, Joseph W. Burchfield; son, Tommy J. Burchfield; and great-grandson, Christopher J. Czornohus. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Patsy S. and Kenneth Robertson; son and daughter-in-law, Wade H. and Pauline Burchfield; son and daughter-in-law, Russell L. and Stacey Burchfield; sons, Joseph M., Larry G. and James E. Burchfield; daughter-in-law, Linda M. Burchfield; grandchildren, Angela B. Detoro and husband Steve, Cynthia B. Czornohus and husband Peter, Kendra R. Davis and husband Rodney, K. Tolliver Robertson and wife Candy, Stephen W. Burchfield, Joseph F. Burchfield, J. Adams Burchfield, Heather E. Burchfield and fiancee' Daniel Hammond, L. Spencer Burchfield, Rebekah B. Malone and husband Will, Jeremy D. Burchfield, and Hannah! L. Burchfield; great-grandchildren, Andrew Czornohus, Zachary Czornohus, Andrea M. Davis, Zane T. Robertson, Mollie E. Davis, Gregory J. Robertson and Cooper L. Burchfield. Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Dan Hix officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com CAMERON, DEBORAH ( DEBBIE ) LYNN - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, born January 25, 1952 passed away on October 12, 2007. She was preceded in death by her father, William Warren Pedersen; mother, Betty Claire Norris; infant son, Jon Eric; infant daughter, Betty Claire; and step sister, Dorothy Land. She is survived by her husband, Chuck Cameron; sister, Denise Moon; and children, Brandy Temples, Jena Fowler, Timothy Craft, Joshua Cameron and Destiny Jackson; also mother and father in-law, Charles and Jane Cameron; brothers in-law, Gary Cameron and Terry Moon. Step father, Fred Norris; step mother, Donna Pedersen; step sisters, Nance Siefert and Joy Anderson. She was a proud grandmother of Kaylen and Brookelyn Temples and Thane, Josephine and Lorilei Fowler. Surviving nephews and nieces include: Greg Lackey, Brian Lackey, Evan Moon, James Siefert, Jacob Anderson, Ashley and Sydney Cameron. She had dedicated 29 years to nursing and anesthesia profession including volun! teer work in Guatemala. She was a member of Calvary Chapel, trusting in God to be her provider and blessed with a loving church family. She was also a proud member of the L. C. Motorcycle Forum family and greatly loved riding on the back of her husband's motorcycle. The forum and church family provided support and encouragement to her and her family constantly. Memorial services will be held at Calvary Chapel, 2964 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, Tn. On October 20, 2007 at 6 pm. with Rev. Tony Crawford and Rev. Kevin Crawford officiating. Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel assisted the family with these arrangements. www.mynattfh.com CLABOUGH, BERTHA ALICE WARD - age 88, of South Knoxville, departed this life Monday, October 15, 2007, surrounded by her loving family, to meet her previously departed family. Mamaw was truly loved by her church family and everyone that knew her. She is preceded in death by parents, Mary Elizabeth and Terrell Ward; husband, Elijah; children, Betty Haun, Evelyn England, Faye Rogers, Peggy Breeden, Brenda Henderson, Jerry, Elijah Jr., and Steve Clabough; grandchildren, Jerry Ray Clabough and April Bowlin. She leaves to cherish her memory: sons, Raymond (Martha) Clabough, Rev. Tommy (Kathy) Clabough; daughters, Shirley (Fred) Longmire, and Sally (Ray) Henderson; brother, Bill Ward; 36 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; special granddaughters, Rebecca Williams, Annette Haun, and special granddaughter and caregiver, Cindy Brown; special ladies from the Church that brought her meals, Faye Turner, Brenda Simpson, Susan Johnson and Diane Simpso! n. Funeral service Thursday, 2:00 PM, E Avenue House of Prayer, Rev. Tommy Clabough officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Mike Givens, Willard Haun, Scott England, Steve Clabough, Jonathan Clabough, and James Clabough Jr. The family would like to express their appreciation for the quality care Mrs. Clabough received from UT Hospice, with special consideration to Debra and Diane. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com DARIN, DELLA - of Andersonville, beloved wife of the late William F. Darin and mother of the late Diane E. Darin, died peacefully in her sleep on October 14th on the farm that she loved so well. She passed away in the bedroom where she was born 93 years earlier, the daughter of Louis Bradford Shell and Nancy Elizabeth Petree Shell. She was an avid golfer, tennis and bridge player and former member of Cherokee Country Club. She was also a Sunday School teacher at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Andersonville for many years, and was a historian of Appalachian culture and families. She is survived by her daughters, Sarah Sharpe of Knoxville, Tennessee and Susan Pohl of Oakland, California and the apple of her eye, her granddaughter Nancy E. Sharpe who is currently serving in the US Air Force. She was known for her sense of humor and spunk. She was one of a kind and will be missed. Funeral service will be held Thursday evening October 18, 2007 at 8 p.m. with Rev. Tom Aiken offici! ating. Interment will be 2 p.m. Friday October 19, 2007 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. Receiving of friends is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home-Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com DeATLEY, GRETA B. - age 98 of Andersonville, passed away Monday, October 15, 2007 at her residence. She was born September 4, 1909 in Whitley County, Kentucky to the late Evertt and Martha Philpot Miller. Greta was a member of the Christian Union Church in Bentonville, OH but was currently attending the Clinton Church of God. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harold DeAtley, brothers, Roy, Waliegh, Troy and Raymond Miller. Survivors: sisters, Mae Martin, Erlanger, KY, Irene Hopkins, Andersonville, TN; nephew, Russell Hopkins & wife Karen, Soddy Daisy, TN, Brenda Vowell & husband Michael, Clinton, TN; several other nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home located at: 216 West Mulberry, West Union, OH 45693. Funeral service: 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 18, 2007 in the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: will follow the funeral service at the Manchester Cemetery in Manchester, OH. H! atmaker Funeral Home in Lake City in charge of local arrangements. DENTON, BETTY FAYE - age 77 of Knoxville passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2007 at her home. She is survived by her daughter, Geneva Tipton and husband Ronnie of Seymour, TN; son, David Denton of Knoxville; brother, Bud Allen and wife Georgia of Mascott, TN; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special Thanks to Baptist Hospice for the care and concern that they have provided. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in Highland South Memorial Park. The staff of Highland South Memorial Park Funerals and Cremations is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Betty Faye Denton. DRINNEN, HAZEL WILLIE CAYLOR - age 87 of Maryville, passed away Monday October 15, 2007 at Asbury Place of Maryville. Faithful member of Central Baptist Church of Alcoa, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a special mamaw to her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchild. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Herman W. Drinnen; sister, Ocie Hurst; brother, Odis Caylor. Survivors, daughters and sons in law, Barbara Ann and Charles Lambert of GA, Charlotte Kaye and Danny Orr of Maryville; grandchildren, Kim and husband Rodney Matiak, Mike and wife Tina Lambert, Danny and wife Paula Lambert, Richie Lambert all of GA, Jeff and wife Janice Orr, Whitney and husband Jason Conatser, Brandon Orr, Jennifer and husband Casey Bailes all of Maryville; 13 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild; sisters, Vola Stooksbury of KY, Irene White of Vonore, several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8:00 pm Thursday October 18, 2007 at Mille! r Funeral Home, Magnolia Chapel, Rev. Charles Bryant and Rev. George Gilbert officiating. Interment 2:00 pm Friday at Grandview Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. www.millerfuneralhome.org ELDER, JACK W. - age 87, of Dallas, Texas and a former resident of Knoxville and Jefferson County, Tennessee, died October 13, in a Dallas hospital. He served in England during WWII with the Army Air Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Mack and Beulah Elder; and wife of 48 years, Martha Burford Elder; also a brother, Fred Elder. He is survived by his wife, Gay; two daughters and sons in-law, Carol and Bryant Ream, Cathy and Brien Woodson; two grandsons and four great-grandchildren; one brother, Glenn of Knoxville; sister June Hagaman of Athens; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held on Tuesday, October 16, in Dallas. Announcement courtesy of Jerry Smith Funeral Home of Athens. ESKRIDGE, JOHN CALVIN, formerly of Rockwood, TN, the Lord called him to eternal rest on Sunday morning October 14, 2007 in Alabama. Born in Rockwood, Tennessee, December 15, 1954 to Katheryn Eskridge and the late Elder Rue Eskridge, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory, devoted wife, Willie Lee Eskridge of Ohatchee, Alabama; sons, Calvin Jerome (Dylan) Eskridge of Harriman, Tennessee, Johnathon Hudson of Knoxville, Tennessee; daughters, Fontania Eskridge, Yolanda Ray of Harriman, Tennessee, Dana (Larry) McFarland of Anniston, Alabama and Tammie Eskridge of Lafayette, LA,; eight grandchildren; brothers, Eugene (Margaret) Collier of Harriman, Tennessee Roy (Jan) Eskridge of Rockwood, Tennessee; sisters, the twins, Mary (Sanford) Kilgo and Mae Eskridge of Rockwood, Tennessee; sister-in-law, Sandra Eskridge of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family will receive friends, 9:30-10:00 a.m., Thursday at Phillppi Primitive Bap! tist Church; funeral service, 10:00 a.m., Elder Phillip Corbett, officiating. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com FREEMAN, D'JUANSAY DEWANE "Dee" - of Knoxville, went to his Heavenly home, October 12, 2007. Dee was born to Terry Walker Jefferson and Gregory Freeman, April 18, 1978. Employed at TDOT for seven years. Preceded in death by great grandparents, Lillian and Luther Walker; Bedford and Almetta Mayott, Sr.; Robert and Marie Freeman, Robert Taylor, Sr.; grandfather, Robert Freeman, Jr.; great aunt, Lenora (Willie) Williams and aunt, Lisa Patterson. Dee leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Terry Walker (Joe) Jefferson; father, Greg (Darlene) Freeman; grandparents, Nancy (James) Reid, Paul (Jean Ann) Walker, Clara Mayott Bell (Theodore), Shirley Freeman; great grandmother, Bertha M. Taylor; brothers, Christopher, Anthony and Michael McBath and Rasheed Davis; aunts, Sonya Mayette Booker (Jeffery, Sr.), Janice (James) Woodard, Valeria (Larry) Wright, Atlanta, GA; uncles, Robert and Brian Freeman, Donald Patterson, God Father, Sanford (Linda) Smith; four great aunts, two great uncles,! niece, Tiara; nephews, Jayden and D'Juansay; devoted family friends, Hendricks, Davis, Anderson, Martin, Atlanta, GA, Griffin, Smith, Reid, Freeman, and Wells Families; special friends, Warren, Tornika, Derrick, Yoshawn, Michael, Taneisha, Robert, Travis, Henry, Antwain, Brittany and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Friday at Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church; funeral service, 1:00 p.m., Rev. John A. Butler, officiating. Interment New Gray Cemetery Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary GADDIS, HAZEL KETNER - age 80, passed away on October 14, 2007 at the Kindred Hospital, Greensboro, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Lola Weavil Ketner; her sister, Lola Ketner Wynn; a brother, Douglas T. Ketner; and two infant brothers, Horace and Glen Ketner. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Norman C. Gaddis; two sons, Steven E. and Tony W. Gaddis; seven grandchildren, Leslie and Nathan Gaddis and their mother Dale Watson Gaddis, Matthew and Andrew Gaddis and their mother Deborah McClain, Nalin, Drew and Payal and their mother Neela Bhakta Gaddis; and two great grandchildren, Maggie and Sacha Gaddis. Hazel was first and foremost a devoted and loving wife. Her family was always her first priority. She married during WWII and moved with her husband, a member of the Air Force, to various stateside assignments. After WWII she lived in Munich and Wiesbaden Germany and Woodbridge, England for a total of six years. Norman Gaddis was a! prisoner of war during the Vietnam War and Hazel served as the NC coordinator for the National League of Families. Her activities involved contacting the families of North Carolina servicemen who were killed, missing in action or prisoner of war. As a coordinator, she worked directly with the Department of Defense and the State Department. After her husband retired in 1976, she was an active member of the Bermuda Run, North Carolina Garden Club and served as its President. Both she and her husband were active members of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Durham, North Carolina. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, October 19th at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3639 Old Chapel Hill Rd., Durham. Friends may visit Thursday evening, October 18th from 6:00-8:00 PM at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home, 1113 W. Main St., Durham, NC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Duke Hematologic Malignancy Program, c/o Julia Hoyle, DUMC 3961, 2400 Pratt Str! eet, Durham, NC 27710. On-line memorials: www.hallwynne.com. S! elect ob ituaries. GIDEON, JAMES ROSS "J.R." - age 69, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2007 at Parkwest Medical Center. Mr. Gideon was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of White Stores and Food City following 46 years of service and was also a member of the Army National Guard. Preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Clyde and Mae Gideon and brothers, Ray, Paul, and John Gideon. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Christie Gideon of Knoxville; 3 granddaughters, Taylor, Elena, and Ashleigh; sisters and brother-in-law, Katherine and Jack Griffin of Knoxville and Pearl Leach of Powell; brother, Clyde "Junior" Gideon of Knoxville; nephews and nieces, Jeff Leach and family, Michelle, Landon and Lauren Leach of Corryton, Greg Leach of Powell, Blair Griffin of Franklin, Brian, Tara, and Carly Griffin of Palm Coast, FL; aunt, Ethel Byerley of Blaine; and devoted friend, Sam Smith. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Rose! Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Reverend Jeff Leach officiating. Interment will follow in Emory Pike American Christian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Landon Leach, Sam Smith, Kelly Smith, Jack Griffin, Gary Nelms, and Gary Irwin. Honorary pallbearers will be Jackie Jones, Steve Kotich, Billy Holley, and Mike Hall. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com GOSE, MARGARET (EPPERSON) - age 73 of New Tazewell, TN was born November 1, 1933 and passed away October 16, 2007 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Max & Bonnie Epperson; daughter, Ritza Gose Rutherford; son, Randy Alan Gose; brother, Floyd Grant "Duck" Epperson. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law: Jim & Carol Gose of New Tazewell, TN; daughter & son-in-law; Vicky G. & Terry Davis of New Tazewell, TN; grandsons & wives: Brook C,S. & Etsuko Rutherford of Hendersonville, TN, Blake K.E. & Mitzi Rutherford of New Tazewell, TN, Adam R.Q. Davis of New Tazewell, Tn; great grandson: Elijah K.W. Rutherford of Knoxville, TN; great granddaughters: Saya K.N. Rutherford of Hendersonville, TN, Aya K.N. Rutherford of Hendersonville, TN, Reagan M. Davis of New Tazewell, TN; sisters: Shirley Jean E. Janeway of New Tazewell, TN, Patricia Anne E. Shumate of New Tazewell, TN; brother: Jeffry Epperson; nephews: Tim G. Epperson and Richard A. Gose; special friend: W! anda P. Gose Rayl, Laverne Swenson, Dorothy Neely; son-in-law: Steve Rutherford; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 P.M. Wednesday night at the Coffey Funeral Home. Funeral service 12:00 Noon Thursday in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Minister: Rev. Jerry Epperson. Eulogy: Joe Tyler Duncan. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. GRUBBS, CHARLES WILLIAM SR. - of Knoxville, passed away Monday, October 15 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center after a lingering illness. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and a Veteran and POW of WWII. Preceded in death by grandson, Charles "Chuck" Grubbs, III. Survived by wife of 57 years, Anna Lucille Grubbs; daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Neil Lentz, Barbara and Sam Cupp, Vickie and Steve Pilkay and Sherrie and Bill Denton; sons and daughter-in-law, Charles Jr. and Brenda Grubbs and Jeff Grubbs; grandchildren, Kim, Brian, Chip, Alisha, Todd, LeAnn, Stacey, Lindsey, Lucas, Casey and Will; 12 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Ina and Elmer Heath; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Wednesday at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 8 pm. Rev. Harold Ogle officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Thursday at Lynch Bethel Cemetery for an 11 am graveside service. Pallbearers: Todd Pilkay, Chip Grubbs, ! Will Denton, Brian Lentz, Jay Stansberry and Bill Denton. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. HAYES, GRACIE ALFORD - Gracie let go of her life on October 8, 2007. She gave so much and asked so little. Gracie was always very loyal and friendly. She met no stranger and always greeted everyone with a smile. She was a native of Knoxville, Tennessee and was born to Deeman and Inez Alford. Gracie was the mother of one son. She was a member of the Austin High School Class of 1959. Preceded in death by: husband; mother, aunts and uncles. She is survived by: devoted son, Deon Knox; grandchildren; father, Deeman Alford, sister, Lonetta Spears Bynes all of California; aunt, Elizabeth Smith of Detroit Michigan, and uncles. Knoxville relative: devoted aunt, Margie Alford Keese; special friend, Josephine Chunn; and spiritual sister, Reverend Gwendolyn Roberts Cannon. Quiet hour, Wednesday, October 17, 2007 from 5:00-8:00pm. Funeral services and interment will be held Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 11:00am at Lewis and Ribbs Mortuary Garden Chapel, 6424 Third Street in San Francisco! , California 94124. Notice by Unity Mortuary. HESTER, BARBARA ANNE CONNOR - age 75, of Knoxville, died Tuesday, October 26, 2007. She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com HOLT, PHYLLIS ANN WILLIAMS - age 72, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2007 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was a member of Woodlawn Christian Church and very involved with the O'Connor Senior Center. Mrs. Holt enjoyed painting, poetry, photography and loved animals. Preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Pauline Williams and aunt, Mary Coffee. Survivors include husband of 42 years, Richard Holt; daughter, Chris Moyers and husband, Gary; grandchildren, Melissa, Amanda, Jessica, Brandy and Adam; great-grandchildren, Carlie and Harrison; mother-in-law, Rebecca Wood; sisters-in-law, Rebecca Maples and husband, James, Elizabeth Coulter and husband, Richard. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at Fort Sanders 8 North nursing staff for the exceptional care given to Mrs. Holt. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday, October 17, 2007 in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home,! Chapman Highway, with funeral service to follow at 8:00 PM, Pastor Charles Beckett officiating. Family and friends will meet at Greenwood Cemetery on Thursday at 12:45 PM for 1:00 PM interment services. www.berryfuneralhome.com HOWERTON, DONNIE SHERRILL - age 58 of Strawberry Plains passed away Monday, October 15, 2007 at UT Medical Center. Member of Knoxville Baptist Tabernacle and also attended Lyons Creek Baptist Church. Donnie loved the Lord and was a wonderful husband, loving father, son, and brother. He loved sports, especially UT sports. Survivors include wife, Kathy Howerton; daughters, Tiffany Howerton and Brandi Howerton; parents, Sherrill and Betty Howerton; brother, Tim Howerton and wife Sue; sister, Janice Williams and husband Richard; in-laws, Rev. Albert and Mildred Barlow; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Stephen and Sally Barlow; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Funeral services will be 7:00 pm Thursday, October 18, 2007 in the chapel at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Albert Barlow and Dr. Jim McCluskey officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 am Friday at Trentville Cemetery for an 11:00 am interment. Pallbearers: Joshua Howerton, Robert McDonald, Tim Howerton, Ri! chard Williams, Steve Barlow, and Brandon Carroll. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 pm Thursday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com KINNEY, RUTH S. - age 84, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly late Monday evening, October 15, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sykes and a brother, Charles Sykes. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, George "Cotton" Kinney of Knoxville; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald G. and Faye Kinney of Knoxville; granddaughter, Debra Williams; grandson and wife, Greg and Jennifer Kinney all of Knoxville; great-granddaughters, Amy, Madison, and Mackenzie; great-great grandchildren, Hannah and Sydney; sister, Louise Gillespie of CA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Pat and Howard Sutton of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Reverend Charles H. Parker officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Friday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. interment service. The family will receive ! friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com LAWHON, MARY RUTH EASTER - 84, of Cedar Grove Rd., Loudon died at her home Tuesday afternoon. Widow of Rev. Joe H. Lawhon. Arrangements will be announced later by Loudon Funeral Home. LEDBETTER, ROBERT LEE - age 91 of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2007. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church and was a retired accountant with the State of Tennessee. Robert was a veteran of W. W. II serving with the Army Air Corp. stationed in Iwo Jima. He was a member of the American Legion, AARP and an avid sports fan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Early Ledbetter; parents, Rufus L. and Florence Wilkerson Ledbetter; brothers and sisters, Ilie West, Vertal Ledbetter, Nettie Spraker, Hobart Ledbetter, Roy B. Ledbetter, Sue L. Phelps, Dorothy Potter and George Ledbetter. Survived by his sister, Florence (Pon) Walker of Lenoir City along with many nieces, nephews and caregiver and special friend, Ella Jones. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. Rev. James Clayton and Rev. Doug Crowder officiating. Burial will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery ! with military honors conferred by the Loudon Co. Veterans Honor Guard. Nephews and great nephews will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com LEMING, HELEN S. - age 90 of Knoxville passed away peacefully Monday, October 15, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Member of Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church for over 50 years, member of the United Methodist Women, and Past Matron of the Acacia Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by husband, William Leming. Survived by son and wife, William and Elena Leming; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Jim Chrisman; sister, Hazel Goddard; grandchildren, Kelly and Curtis Kurtz, Chris and Lilly Leming, Joey Menendez, Elena and Aaron Hume; great grandchildren, Christopher James Leming and Dylan Aaron Hume. Funeral services will be 8:00 pm Wednesday, October 17, 2007 in the chapel at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Bean officiating. Family and friends will meet 9:45 am Thursday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for a 10:00 am interment. Pallbearers: Christopher Leming, Joey Menendez, Aaron Hume, David Sparks, Jimmy Sparks, and Rusty Sparks. In lieu of flowers, con! tributions may be made to Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church, 1620 N. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 523.4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com MANIS, EVELYN CHANDLER - age 62 of Sevierville, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2007. She was a member of Boyds Creek Church of God. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ellen Chandler; sisters Anna Ruth Ross and husband Jim, Peggy Chandler, and Gladys Wilson and husband James; brothers James Chandler and wife Maxie, and Eugene Chandler; brothers-in-law Jim Burden, James Neal, and David Cleveland, Sr.; granddaughter, Amanda Nicole Hopewell. Survivors: husband: David Manis; children: Ramona Hopewell, Shannon Stokely, Charles Orlenda Moulden, and Kathy Ervin and husband, Travis; grandchildren: Jason, Justin, and Jessica Foster; Jamar and Tanisha Stokely; Preston, Ciera, Danielle, and Autumn Moulden; and Tyson Ervin; sisters: Jeanette Burden, Joella Donohoo and husband Bobby, Edna Neal, Maxine Calhoun and husband Milford; brothers: Mayford Chandler and wife Katherine, and Michael Chandler; sisters-in-law: Billie Chandler and Wilma Chandler. In lieu of flowers, the fam! ily requests that donations be made to benefit the family, c/o Atchley Funeral Home. Funeral service 7 PM Thursday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Elder Zack Flack, Elder John Huskey, and Minister David Cleveland officiating. Interment 11 AM Friday in Boyds Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. www.atchleyfuneralhome.com MCCOY, JANICE ELAINE - age 53 of Nashville passed away October 12, 2007. Preceded in death by father John Marshall Christopher Jr. and father-in-law Robert Ambrose McCoy. Survived by her husband of 31 years, Robert Mack McCoy; daughter, Heather Eilis McCoy; son, Christopher Ryan Mack McCoy; mother Vanita Mildred Christopher; mother-in-law, Jean McCoy; brother-in-law, David McCoy and his wife Allison McCoy; sister-in-law, Carol Nelson and her husband Don Nelson; nieces, Mary Elizabeth McCoy, Anna McCoy, Holly Nelson; nephew Hagen Nelson; and devoted dog Major McCoy. Born in Knoxville, TN, she received her Bachelors degree in Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1976. She worked as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Creivewood Baptist Church, South End United Methodist Church and Berry Elementary, and a first grade teacher at Berry Elementary and Mount View Elementary. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church where she was active in sending anniversary! cards to members of the church. She enjoyed reading, gardening, being with children and doing outreach services. Visitation services will be Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home, 9090 Hwy. 100. Funeral service will be Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 508 Franklin Rd. followed by interment at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, 9090 Hwy. 100. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Gilda's Club or Alive Hospice. Harpeth Hills Funeral Home, 9090 Hwy 100, (615) 646-9292. www.harpethhills.com MCGILL, JEAN - age 80, of Heiskell, passed away at her home Monday, October 15, 2007. Mrs. McGill was preceded in death by her husband, Frank McGill; parents, Fred and Stella Cox Keck; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by daughter Connie Sellers and husband Eddie of Heiskell; grandchildren, Shawn, Joshua, Jonathan, C.J., Phillip, Lastacia, and Joeisha; great granddaughter, Madison Grace Sellers. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service for Mrs. McGill will be Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at 8:00 pm following visitation from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Woodhaven Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Elliott and Rev. Charlie Tindell officiating. Interment will be at 11:30 am Thursday, October 18, 2007, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be grandsons and friends. Woodhaven Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 160 Edgemoor Rd., Powell, is honored to serve the McGill Family. MOORE, DR. DONALD ARCHIE - age 87, passed away Sunday October 14, 2007 at Parkwest Hospital. Donald was born in Minerva, OH on February 19, 1920, the son of Archie and Effie Moore. He received his BS degree from Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh in chemical engineering. After serving in the United States Navy during World War II, he earned his Masters and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Michigan. Donald worked as a chemical engineer for Dupont until his retirement in 1982. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathryn. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Elizabeth; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Anna; sister, Doris Ritchie; and sister-in-law, Margaret Blough. A service of celebration and remembrance will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday at Middlebrook Pike United Methodist Church with Rev. Eric Rieger officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Family and friends will meet at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery Friday f! or a 1:30 P.M. interment service with military honors presented by the Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Children's Library, Middlebrook Pike United Methodist Church, 7234 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37909. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com MORTON, WILLIAM EDWARD (EDDIE) - age 89 passed away Sunday October 14, 2007 in Knoxville. Eddie was a member of Cumberland Baptist Church where he served as a door greeter for many years. Born and raised in Murfreesboro, TN., graduated from Murfreesboro High School and attended Murfreesboro University. Veteran of United States Navy and served in WWII. Preceded in death by parents; Joseph and Mary Alice Helton Morton, and sister, Jennie Vee Broyles. Eddie was employed by Southern Railroad for forty-four years and retired as a quality control engineer. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed all sports. Survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Clara Balentine Morton; niece, Linda Kay Broyles Wilson, great-nieces, Whitney Reasor and Courtney Wimmer, five great-great-nieces and nephews of Carmel, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cumberland Baptist Church, 5600 Western Ave., Knoxville, TN. 37921. Family and friends will meet at 12:45 P.M. Wednesday October 17, 200! 7 at Highland Memorial for a 1 P.M. Graveside service. Visitation will be from 4-6 P.M. Tuesday October 16, 2007 with service to follow at 6 P.M. Rev. Kerry Bond and Rev. Gene Fleming officiating. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. www.weaverfuneralservices.com MULDREW, WILLIS E. (BILL) - age 86 of Farragut passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2007. He was born in McMechen, WV and was a graduate of WVU. He was retired from Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant. He was a long time member of Concord United Methodist Church, and a 50+ year member of Choto Lodge #253 F&AM and active in many organizations. Preceded in death by his parents; Clyde and Ida Muldrew and sister Catherine. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Edith Muldrew of Farragut; daughter and spouse Judy and Tony Fish of Waverly, OH; son, Don Muldrew of Knoxville; grandchildren and spouses; Elizabeth and Jack McPherson of Seymour, Alan and Susan Fish and John and Lana Fish of Waverly, OH, Catherine Fish and Matthew Robinson of Basel, Switzerland, Todd Muldrew and Casey Cothran of Charlotte, NC, and Greg and Meg Muldrew of Knoxville; three great-grandchildren; Jack and Natalie Fish and Althea Muldrew. Family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Octo! ber 18 at Concord United at Methodist Church in Farragut with funeral service to follow. A private internment will be on Friday, October 19, 2007 at Highland West Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in remembrance of Willis Muldrew can be made to the American Diabetes Association. Highland West Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations is honored to serve the Muldrew family. Willis guestbook can be signed online at: www.highlandmemorialparks.com NELSON, MIKE - age 60 of Knoxville passed away unexpectedly. He was a well known chef throughout the area. Longtime member & soloist of Central Baptist Church Fountain City, current member of First Baptist Church of Knoxville. In later years he returned to school graduating with honors in Accounting. He was an avid Tennessee fan. Mike was a warm loving person that will be dearly missed. Preceded in death by parents Kenneth & Gladys Hollingsworth Nelson. Survivors; brother & sister-in-law, Jack & Pam Nelson of Atlanta & a host of other family. Service 1 pm Friday Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. The family will receive friends 12 to 1 pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com NOLEN, JAMES MILBURN "BUSTER" - age 76 of Strawberry Plains, TN died Monday October 15, 2007. He is preceded in death by: wife Bonnie Nolen, parents Arthur and Artie Nolen, sister Faye Worthington. He is survived by: sister, Mary Lillian Davis of Powell, TN; nephews, Wesley Allen Thomas and wife Sharon of Oliver Springs, Jim Thomas of Oak Ridge, and Marcel Headrick; nieces, Vickie Headrick Lengyl, and Jolene Headrick of Oak Ridge; great nieces and nephews, Jon Wesley and Renee' Thomas and family of Powell, Kerri Michelle and David Ashley and family of Knoxville, Nolen Hedrick of Oak Ridge, Caitlin Headrick of Oak Ridge and very special friends; D.J. and Sara Morrison of Strawberry Plains, and Johnny Pridemore of Clinton, TN. He was of the Baptist faith and loved fishing. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 18, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow the service at the Strawberry Plains Cemetery. McCart! y-Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Hwy.(865-637-7955), is honored to serve the family of Mr. James M. (Buster) Nolen. ODUM, JACK E. - 75 of Knoxville passed away Monday October 15, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a Baptist by faith and retired from Rohm&Haas. Jack was preceded in death by his parents; Roy and Georgia (Moody) Odum. He is survived by his wife Gerry (Thomas) Odum of Knoxville; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Kathy Odum also of Powell; 2 daughters and 1 son-n-law, Sherry Thomas of Knoxville and Terry and Charles Maples of Knoxville; 5 grandchildren, Jason and Justin Odum, Marty and Christina Humphreys and Jennifer and Heather Maples; 6 great-grandchildren, Ashley and M.J and Mikey Humphreys, Tyler and Noah Pearcy and Gage Foster; 1 brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Beryl Odum of Sarasota FL; 2 step brothers, Bill and Margaret Waddell of Lafollette and Larry and Mary Lou Waddell; 2 sisters, Dora Ferguson of Dandridge and Erma and husband Sylvanus Harvey also of Dandridge; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends Wednesd! ay October 17, 2007 at Weaver Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Service will follow at 8 o'clock with Rev. Jason Byrd officiating. Graveside service will be conducted Thursday October 18, 2007 at New Gray Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Thursday at New Gray Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. PETERS, BRUCE WESLEY - age 46, of Knoxville, passed suddenly on Sunday, October 14, 2007 in Harriman, Tennessee. He was of the Primitive Baptist Faith. He was a member of Masters Lodge #244 F&AM, a 32 degree Mason, member of the Scottish Rite Bodies, Member of the Order of the Eastern Star Arema Chapter #466. He was an employee of the Knox County Highway Department where he worked on the Highway Sign Crew. Preceded in death by his parents, Normal and Rose Peters. He is survived by his brother, Gary Peters; uncles and aunts, Orville and Mary Lykins, Ora and Sandra Miracle and Johnny Dolcini; and a host of cousins. Masonic Funeral Rites will be given at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel conducted by Masters Lodge #244 F&AM followed by the funeral service with Reverend Ellis Lynn officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. interment service. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. ! Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com POE, RAY H. - age 79 of Dandridge passed away Monday afternoon at his home. He was born January 19, 1928 the son of the late Luther and Addie Miller Poe. He was a retired employee of Bush Bros. & Co. after 47 years of service and was a veteran of the U.S. Army and World War II and was a member of the V.F.W. Post # 3380. Preceded in death by sister, Eva Mae Poe Fine; brothers, Winfred Wayne Poe and John Luther Poe. Survived by wife, Jo Carolyn Woods Poe; sons, Randy (Cindy) Poe and Mike Poe; granddaughters, Denise Poe and Jennifer Poe; sister, Bonnie Poe Thomas; brother, Paul Poe. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 246, Dandridge, TN 37725. Funeral services, Thursday, 8:00 pm at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Earl McCosh and Dr. Robert McCray officiating. Interment graveside services Friday, 10:00 am at Hillcrest Cemetery. Family will receive friends Thursday afternoon and evening, 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Farrar! Funeral Home, Dandridge. www.farrarfuneralhome.com PURKEY, HELEN LOUISE OWENS - succumbed to a brief illness on Monday, October 15, 2007 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center with her family at her side. She was born on June 2, 1931 in Bean Station and married C. Everette Purkey on April 26, 1953. Helen was faithful and loyal to her choir and primary Sunday School class at Witt Baptist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her father, Rufus Earl Owens; mother, Sally Crews Owens; sisters, Anna Long, Emily Meek, and Frances Walker; and brothers, James Kenneth Earl Owens, Jr. and Willie Owens. She is survived by her husband, C. Everett Purkey; daughter, Mitzi Wright, and her husband, Retired Major Walter E. Wright, and their children, Claire Thornton of New York and Josh and Ian Wright of Chattanooga; son, Charles Purkey, and his wife and special daughter-in-law, Dr. Janet Purkey, and their children, Sarah, Seth, and Samuel Purkey of Knoxville; daughter, Libby Overholt, and her husband, Ralph Overholt of M! orristown; sister, Betty Seal; brother, John Earl Owens; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Witt Baptist Church with Dr. William Palmer and Pastor Doug Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Witt Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 17 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Witt Baptist Church building fund, the National Kidney Foundation, or the puppet ministry of Central Baptist Church of Bearden, Knoxville. Arrangements by Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown. RUSSELL, MARSHALL B. "BOB" - age 83 passed away on Monday, October 15, 2007. Mr. Russell was born in Loudon, TN on June 4, 1924. He was a longtime employee of John's Rideout and retired as manager of Roebuck Chapel. He attended First United Methodist Church in Birmingham for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Leigh Russell. He is survived by his son, James William Russell; granddaughter, Tiffany Russell Ashley; daughter in law, Patricia Cashion Russell; and grandson in law, Christopher Sean Ashley. Funeral services will be held will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Ridout's Roebuck Chapel with burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Ralph Bates and John Rutland officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to First United Methodist Church in Birmingham or to the American Cancer Society. SANDERS, LAURA LOU - age 96, of Knoxville, formerly of Elberton, GA, passed October 11, 2007 at NHC Fort Sanders. Born March 29, 1911 to William Cade and Janie Cade. Preceded in death by husband, John Sanders; children, (Willis S. G. W. and John Sanders); five brothers; five sisters; parents, William and Janie Cade. Survivors, children, Rummel Hester; Willie (James) Allen, Knoxville, Eddie Sanders, Elberton, GA; Rosa (Calvin), Christine (Willie), Atlanta, GA; Lola (Hoyt), Melledgeville, GA; Joe (Gloria) Sanders, Trenton, NJ; brother, Henry Cade, Easley, South Carolina; twenty-two grandchildren; many great grandchildren a host of relatives and friends. Open visitation 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday at Jarnigan's Chapel; family will receive friends, 3:00-3:30 p.m., Friday at Jarnigan's Chapel; funeral service, 3:30 p.m., Elder James Allen, officiating. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com SULLIVAN, MARIE DUGAS - age 75 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2007, after a 3 year battle with cancer. She was a communicant of more than 25 years at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, where her greatest joy was working with the women of the Church and the Altar Guild, she was employed by the Bank of Maryville from 1956-1961. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Leon and Corinne Nativite` Pitre Dugas, Sr.; sister, Ethel D. Willet; brother, Harry E. Dugas. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Robert R. Sullivan; brother, Albert Leon Dugas, Jr.; children, Annette Sullivan of Alcoa, Melissa S. Carl (Gary) of Kingsport; Mitchell Sullivan (Amy) of Maryville; grandchildren, Seth and Cameron Law; Kristen and Erin Carl; Corinne and Patrick Sullivan; Kelsi, Abby and Emily Lane; nieces and nephews in CA, NV, FL; cousins in LA, CA. Special thanks to Jenny, Oncology RN and Blount Memorial Hospice, Susan, Beverly, Tabitha, Wendy, Carla and Ann. Family and fr! iends will meet at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Grandview Mausoleum for an entombment service with Rev. Bob Beasley officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Jill B. Rollins, 2330 Chesterfield Drive, Maryville, TN 37803 or to the American Red Cross, Local Chapter, P. O. Box 4939, Maryville, TN 37802. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville 982-6812 TURNER, ROBERT EUGENE, JR. - age 34 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord Monday at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was of the Pentecostal faith and graduate of Fulton High School. He was a painter with J.I.L & S Paint Company. Preceded in death by his papaw Stutson Turner and his father Robert Turner Sr. He is survived by his loving mother Martha Turner; mamaw Bennie Turner and granny Patterson; loving sisters Lora Acuff and Carla Swann and husband Kreis all of Knoxville; several aunts; uncles and cousins. He was the world's greatest uncle to his nieces and nephews James, Samantha, Brandon, Destiny, LiL Kreis, Harley and Lee. Family and friends will meet at Pollard Cemetery at 11:45 A.M. Friday for a 12:00 P.M. graveside service with Rev. James Turner officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com WATTS, ALGA TEAGUE - of Newport passed away October 15, 2007, age 95. A native of Cocke County, she was the middle child of twelve children born to John Franklin and Amanda Black Teague. All have preceded her in death except one sister, Lucile Hayes of Newport. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Benjamin J Watts and a daughter, Amanda Augusta. Living to cherish her memory are her children: Emma (Ron) Lane of Dunwoody, GA, Alvin (Jean) Watts of Newport, B.J. (Jan) Watts of Louisville, KY, Jerry (Linda) Watts of Newport, and Rebecca (Phillip) Kindred of New Market, TN; grandchildren, Claire Santuae, Scott Lane, Paige Felter, Kathy Ragan, Ben Watts, Beth Cruz, Rachel Livesay, Melissa Campbell, Dan Watts, Ricky Watts, Chad Watts, Jaime Watts, Robert Kindred and Michael Kindred. She has 27 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; several nieces and nephews; five sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law and many good friends and neighbors. Mrs. Watts a! nd husband Ben were instrumental in starting the Riverview Mission which later became Riverview Baptist Church. In her life she crafted over 100 quilts, most of which are cherished by family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Riverview Baptist Church, 644 River Street, Newport, TN 37821. The family will receive friends at Manes Funeral Home on Thursday, October 18th from 5-7 pm. A service celebrating her life will follow the receiving of friends. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 19th at Union Cemetery in Newport. Friends and family may sign guest register on line at www.manesfuneralhome.com Manes Funeral Home Newport is in charge. Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 _____________________________________________________________ New tax software helps the numbers add up. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iifbbqLjsA3ORPDmMjQ8No5ZHNdiCDkNz7btn8WN478LK30hk/