BROWN, NORA PEARL - age 87 of Knoxville, passed away Friday, September 21, 2007 at her home. She was a member of Carr's Branch Baptist Church, retired from Knox County Art teacher from Adrian Brunette and Halls Elementary Schools. Preceded in death by: parents, John and Flora Hoskins; husband, Bill Estel Brown; 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Survivors: son, Roy Gordon Brown; grandson, Roy Brown II; former daughter-in-law, Kathy Raley of Wichita Falls, TX; several nieces and nephews; caregiver, Melissa Irwin. Special thanks to St. Mary's Hospice for their loving care. Service 8 pm Monday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City, Jason Berry, Sam Sweet and Rev. George Walker officiating. Family and friends will meet 9:45 am Tuesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City and proceed to Burch Cemetery for interment at 11 am. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Monday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com. CRUZE, JUANITA MARGARET VINEYARD (NANA) - age 95, of Cumberland Furnace , TN was born October 10, 1911 on a farm in Knoxville, TN to Ulysses (Sam), and Viola Vineyard. She went home on Saturday, September 22, 2007 to be with her Lord and Savior. A long time and faithful member of First Baptist Church of Jeffersonville, Indiana until moving to Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee where she attended church first at the Church of Christ in Cumberland Furnace and then at the Charlotte Baptist Church in Charlotte, TN. Preceded in death by: husband, Lloyd W. Cruze; granddaughters, Laurie Ann Cruze Smith and Kelly Purcell. Survivors include: Martha Purcell and husband Charlie of Anaheim, California; son, Wilbert (Bill) Cruze and wife Carol of Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee; four grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and one great-great grandson; sister, Hilda Kirby of Charlotte, South Carolina; sister-in-law, Emma Vineyard of Knoxville, Tennessee; and lots of nieces and nephews. Famil! y will receive friends from 10 am - 12 noon, Wednesday with the funeral service to follow at 12 noon at the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Sam Woodard officiating. Interment to follow at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Drive, Knoxville, TN. www.lynnhurstchapel.com EDMONDS, MARGARET KING WHITE - age 81 of Knoxville went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, September 21, 2007 at her home. She was a faithful member of Hoitt Ave. Baptist Church as well as a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by: parents, John and Anna Mae King; husband, Benjamin White; daughter, Deborah Williams; brothers, Paul, Buster, Bud and Gene King; sisters, Ruth Raley and Mary Ellen Edmonds. Survivors include: daughter, Wanda White Garrett and husband Sam; sons, Benny White, James (Hot Shot) White and wife Judy, Ronnie White and wife Teresa, Roger White and wife Diane; sister, Barbara Polley; brothers, Sonny, Junior and George King; 16 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; special friends, Edith Smith and Gail and Adam Barnhill. Funeral Service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday at Hoitt Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Travis Williams and Rev. James Hammond officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Roseberry C! emetery for the interment at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friend from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Hoitt Avenue Baptist Church 2121 Hoitt Avenue Knoxville TN. 37917. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home 5430 Rutledge Pike 523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com GREER, JUDITH ANN - 53 of Oak Ridge, died on September 22, 2007 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice as a result of cancer. Judy graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1972, attended Roane State Community College, graduating with a degree in Health Information Technology and with the passing the National Accreditation exam and become a Registered Health Information Technologist in 1977. Judy began her career at Loudon County Memorial Hospital in 1977, moved to Charleston, South Carolina in 1982, returning to the area in 1983 when she began working at Parkwest Medical Center, where she remained employed for over 20 years. Judy attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oak Ridge since 1954. She was married for a short time and had her daughter, Amy Greer in 1980. Survivors include: her surviving child, Amy Greer of Oak Ridge; parents, Lois and John Smith; brothers, Bruce, Mike, Gary and his wife Senah Smith, and Alan Smith; nephews, Michael J. Smith and Anthony Smith; niece, Kristi! e Finney. The Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2007, 11 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father William McKinsey officiating. The family requests that memorials be in the form of donations to: the Tribute Program, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 in memory of Morgan Allison Paul. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm at Weatherford Mortuary. An online guest book may be signed at: www.weatherfordmortuary.com HAMILTON, JAYROB McRAY - age 33 of Roanoke, Virginia, formerly of Sevierville, was called to be with his Lord and Saviour Saturday, September 22, 2007. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. HENSLEY, MARY RUTH - age 79 of Powell, TN passed away Friday September 21, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Mary retired from Knox Manufacturing after 25 years of service. She was of the Baptist faith. Mary was preceded in death by her mother, Martha Ellen Huddleston. Left to cherish her memory: son, Ronald Rule and Tammi Hensley; grandchildren, Renee Coleman, Jenny Hensley, Shawn Hensley and Ronda Hensley; step-grandchildren, Tanya Bruner, Stephanie Bruner and Audrey Bruner; great-grandchildren, Devin Singletary, Caleb Coleman and Makayla Coleman; and former daughters-in-law, Janie R. Hensley and Brenda Hensley. The family will receive friends Monday, September 24, 2007 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Highland Memorial Funeral Home (Bearden), with a chapel service to follow at 8:00 PM. Family and friends will meet at the Highland Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 for a 11:00 AM graveside service. Highland Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations is honored to be serving! the Hensley family. Mary's guest book is available online at www.highlandmemorialparks.com LAWHON, JOHNNIE RAY - 54 of Loudon, went to be with the Lord peacefully at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Bill Lankford, where he had made his home. Johnnie was a special person who brought joy to many people's lives with his smiles and his love for God. He will be sadly missed by all. Preceded in death by: parents, Charles and Mary Henderson Lawhon; brother, Allen Ward. Survivors: sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Bill Lankford, Loudon, Jolene and Jay Daniel, Maryville; brothers and sister-in-law, Ed and Betty Lawhon, Columbus, Georgia; Gordon Lawhon, Lenoir City, Jack Lawhon, California; nieces and nephews. Special thank you to Dr. Walker Nowell, Amedisys Home Health and Adventa Hospice Services for all their love and great care. Funeral services 7 p.m. Monday, Loudon Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Terry Blankenship and Rev. Gene Russell officiating. Interment 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Corinth Cemetery, Rev. Jeremy Sexton officiating. Family will receive frien! ds 5-7 p.m. Monday, Loudon Funeral Home. MIZE, MARTHA JANE PICKENS - age 90 of Knoxville, passed away 9:30 p.m., Friday, September 21, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Mrs. Mize was born on September 15, 1917 in Sevier County, Tennessee. She was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church, and a long time member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church. She was a retired beautician with many special friends in the Lincoln Park area. Preceded in death by husband: Louis Walker Mize; parents, Sam and Christine Cusick Pickens; step-son, Robert Mize; sisters, Beulah Barbee, Mary Pickens and Johnnie Johnson; brothers, James and Sam Pickens. Survivors: sons, David Mize, Lexington, KY, Fred Mize, Knoxville; granddaughter, Heather Mize; step-daughter-in-law, Barbara Mize, Valdosta Georgia; special step-granddaughter, Mari Sanders; 3 other step children and several step-grandchildren; sisters, Rachel Pickle, Seymour, Cusick Clow, Clear Water Beach, FL and Seymour, TN; brother-in-law, Ben Barbee; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends! will meet on Monday at 9:45 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery for a 10:00 a.m. graveside service and interment. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 2200 Sutherland Avenue, Suite H102, Knoxville, TN 37919. Arrangements by Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Ave at North Broadway. Mrs. Mize's guest book is also available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. MURPH, GERALDINE LIVESAY - of Morristown, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2007 a devout Christian serenaded by angels into her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ throughout eternity who she faithfully served. She lost her battle with cancer after 40 months of non-complaining. She was the devoted wife of Lewis T. Murph, loving mother of Teresa Murph-Smith, whom she adored and son-in-law, Chuck Smith who she cared for as a son. She was a member of Buffalo Trail Baptist Church where she served as pianist faithfully for 25 years and presently attended First Baptist Church of Morristown for 25 years. She was a member of The Order of Eastern Star Morristown Chapter 31 and retired from the Hamblen County School System. She was preceded in death by: loving parents, Lon and Mae Livesay; brothers, J.T. and Glen Livesay. Other survivors include sisters, Imogene Harris of Bean Station, Dorene (Lloyd) Noe and brother Ronnie Livesay of Morristown; mother-in-law! , Martha Murph whom she loved; brother-in-law, Bobby Murph; and special brother-in-law Douglas Murph of Morristown. The family gives special thanks to Dr. Tracy Dobbs and the nurses and staff of Tennessee Cancer Specialists. Also, thanks go to Adventa Hospice Nurse Christine Williams and Assistant Jennie Yeary and all staff for their care. The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church of Morristown on Monday, September 24th from 5-8 p.m. The funeral will follow at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Danny Georges and Rev. Dale Harris officiating. Entombment will be at the Hamblen Memory Gardens Mausoleum at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 25. Pallbearers are Dale Harris, Dennis and Mark Livesay, Ernest Livesay, Douglas Murph and Tony Ottinger. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Morristown Building Fund. Arrangements by Mayes Mortuary of Morristown. MURRAY, MR. JAMES F. "BILL" - age 79, a resident of the Petros Community, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2007 at his home. He was born September 13, 1928 in Rossville, GA. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Rossville, GA. He worked as a Quality Control Manager for Combustion Engineering for 30 years. He served as chairman of the Democratic Party of Morgan County. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Floyd and Gussie Murray. He is survived by: his son, Gary Murray and wife, Lola of Wartburg; daughters, Cindy Von Achen and husband, Tom and Terri Mayes and boyfriend, Jim Stubbs; grandchildren, Shane Murray of Missouri, Shaun Von Achen and wife, April of Coalfield, Shannon Mayes of Missouri, Meagan Reynolds and husband, Jason of Knoxville and Catelynn Stubbs of Petros; three great-grandchildren, Kara Von Achen, and Brianna and Ricky Allen; special friends and extended family members, Polly Woodward, Danny Ray Daugherty, Ed Seibers, and Ardeth Higgins. The f! amily would like to say thank you to Covenant Home Care Hospice. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 25, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Ronny Jones officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 26th, in the Wartburg City Cemetery. PARKER, JAMES JOSEPH - age 46 of Oak Ridge, passed away Friday September 21, 2007 at his residence. Mr. Parker was born July 12, 1961 in Nineland, New Jersey. He was a construction worker and enjoyed fishing, welding and gardening. His greatest love was for his family and his grandchildren. He was a Born Again Christian attending Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his father, George Parker. He is survived by: his mother, Louise Farside Jakl and husband Vincent of Davie, FL. He is also survived by: his wife, Frances R. Elkins Parker of Oak Ridge; four daughters, Stephine Harrison and husband Ernie of Geneva, AL, Tasha Lively and friend Steve Rose of Clinton, Dana Russell and husband Adam of Clinton, Lori Turner and husband Calvin of Knoxville; brother, George Parker of AL; sisters, Betty Baker and husband Richard, Patti Caywood and husband Curtis, Cathi Shims and husband Bobby, all of Florida; seven grandchildren. The funeral will be Tuesday September! 25, 2007 at 8 pm in the chapel of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home with Rev. Steve McDonald officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Tuesday at the funeral home. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online messages may be sent to: www.martinoakridgefuneralhome.com. PORTER, MARGARET E. - age 83 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord September 22, 2007. She was of the Protestant Faith. Preceded in death by: husband, Mark Porter. Survivors: daughters, Diane Edens, Patty Curry and husband Tom; grandchildren, D.G. Loveday III, Denisha Loveday and Jason Potter; great-grandchildren, Amy Loveday and Kody Loveday; nephew, Jack King and wife Charlotte; sister-in-law, Margaret Day. Family and friends will meet 10:45 am Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery for a graveside service at 11 am, Rev. Irby Russell officiating. Friends may call at their convince Monday at Mynatt Funeral Home Ftn. City. www.mynattfh.com RUDDER, WILL E. - born September 11, 1924 in Mascot died September 23, 2007 in Knoxville. Veteran of World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War. Retired 27 years service in the United States Army. Recipient of the Bronze Star. Member of Beaumont Ave. Baptist Church. Preceded in death by mother, Mary E. Rudder. Survivors: loving wife of 60 years, Geneva E. Rudder of Knoxville; daughter and husband, Brenda R. and Herbert Hill of Jefferson City; grandson, Scott R. Layman of Knoxville; granddaughter and husband, Robyn D. and Terry L. Pratt of Dandridge; great granddaughters, McKenzie L. Pratt and Brittany N. Pratt of Dandridge; sister-in-law, Betty Wyrick of Knoxville, sister-in-law and husband, Willie and John Crawford of Knoxville; brother-in-law and wife, Homer and Mary Lou McMahon of Knoxville. Family and friends will meet 11:15 am Tuesday at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery for a graveside service at 11:30 am, Rev. Mark Clabough officiating. Military Honors provided by East Tennes! see Veterans Honor Guard. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Monday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com SIMPSON, VIRGIL - 87 of Vonore Road, Loudon, died suddenly Saturday evening, September 22, 2007. Virgil was a life long resident of Loudon Co., a member and deacon of Freewill Baptist Church, and a veteran of WWII, US Army. He and his wife owned and operated Simpson's Grocery for the past 48 years. Prior to that time, he had worked for Charles H. Bacon Co. He was engaged in farming and beef cattle in conjunction with operating the grocery store. Preceded in death by: his wife, Marjorie Porter Simpson; parents, Conway and Vesta Worley Simpson; sisters, Dorcas Shaw and Frances Simpson; and brother, Halbert Simpson. Survivors: son, Dr. Terry Simpson, Maryville; daughter, Gail Simpson, Loudon; granddaughter, Jennifer Mowdy of Texas; 3 step-granddaughters; one great granddaughter; sisters, Jane Tuck and Anna Sue Waller, Loudon; brothers, John Simpson, Cleveland; Charles Simpson of Philadelphia; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Loudon Funeral Home Cha! pel, Rev. Doug Easter and Rev. Darvin Oaks officiating. Interment Simpson Cemetery. Family requests memorials in lieu of flowers to: Loudon Freewill Baptist Church, 8000 Simpson Rd, Loudon, TN 37774 or Maryville College, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Loudon Funeral Home. SUTTON, CHARLES - 86, of Seymour passed away Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Baptist Hospital. Mr. Sutton was born August 11, 1921, in Oconoluftee, NC, to Lavator and Florence Reagan Sutton. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church for 70 years and past patron of Knoxville #69 Order of the Eastern Star. He proudly served his country as a U.S. Navy Seabee stationed in the South Pacific during WWII. After 34 years with the Knoxville Fire Department, Mr. Sutton retired in 1987 as Deputy Chief. Preceded in death by: his parents; sisters, Nellie Sutton Reagan, Beatrice V. Sutton and Gladys Sutton Hartsell; brothers, James A. Sutton and Lavator Sutton Jr; niece, Patricia Kramer and nephew Charles Sutton. Mr. Sutton is survived by: his loving wife of 61 years, Wilma O. Sutton; special nephew, Philip Winkle and wife Lisa; and beloved great-niece, Lindsay Christine Winkle; nieces, Sharon Siegel, Sandra Brabston, Jeanne Davis, Melissa Collins, Debra Jones; and nephews, Steve S! utton and Michael Sutton. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home Chapman Highway with service to follow at 8:00 PM. Family and Friends will meet at Berry Funeral Home at 10:15 AM Wednesday to travel in procession to Woodlawn Cemetery for an 11:00 AM interment service. THOMAS, CLARENCE WALLACE (WALLY) - age 80 passed away Friday September 21, 2007 at Park West Hospital. Mr. Thomas was born February 7, 1927 in Appalachia, Va. He was a member of Macedonia United Methodist Church. A Navy veteran of World War II, a Mason, Member of the Elks and a formerly a member of Holston Hills Country Club. Wally was preceded in death by: an infant son, Glenn Hathaway Thomas; parents C.O. and Lillie Thomas. He is survived by: his loving wife of 60 years, Nelle Hathaway Thomas; daughter, Barbara Thomas of Knoxville; sons, Bob Thomas and wife Kim of Studio City, CA; Jerry Thomas and wife Beth of Powell, TN; grandchildren, Brooke Thomas, Chad Thomas and wife Mindy and Holly Lusby all of Knoxville, Jake Thomas of Studio City, CA, Hunter Thomas and Dalton Thomas of Powell, TN; brother, Woody Thomas and sister Dorothy Mason of Florida; and Muffy his Boston Terrier. Family and friends will meet at Highland Memorial Cemetery on Monday, September 24, 2007 at 11:00 ! a.m. for the graveside service with Reverend Jim Bailes officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Holston United Methodist Home for Children PO Box 188 Greenville,Tn 37744. You may share your thoughts on line at www.highlandmemorialparks.com. Highland Memorial is honored to be serving the Thomas Family. TIMMONS, NANNIE RUSSELL - age 75 of Jacksboro, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2007 at St. Mary's of Campbell Co. She was a US Army Veteran and former member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. She was very active in making Afghans for Victory Junction Gang Camp for special needs children. Preceded in death by: husband, Frank Timmons; parents, Hubert and Glenna Sue Wilson Russell; brother, Bill Russell. Survivors: daughters, Guinevere Timmons, Jacksboro, Gena Sue Allen Hartman and husband Steve Hartman, Lenoir City, Linda Vonette Cook, Asheville, NC; grandsons, Russell Wayne and Michael Henegar; great grandchildren, Alexia and Colby Henegar; brother, Kelly and wife Peggy Russell, Jacksboro; niece, Sherry Allen; nephew, Mark Russell. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday Cross Chapel, Rev. Don Reynolds officiating. Interment, Jacksboro Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 until 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cross Funeral Home, LaFollette. UNGER, ROBERT FRIEDRICH - formerly of Nurnberg, Germany passed away Sunday, September 23, 2007. Mr. Unger was President of Chalet Ice Rinks, Inc. and was well known for his community involvement in the Knoxville community. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Highland Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations is Serving the Unger family. (588-0567) ZIRKLE, CASEY REY - age 21 of Maynardville, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Preceded in death by: grandparents, Adrian and Vondell Campbell, Phillip and Mary Zirkle. Survivors: parents, Robert and Karen Zirkle of Maynardville; sister and brother-in-law, Stacie and Joey Parker; three special nephews, Brad, Devin, Ryan Parker; several aunts, uncles, cousins and cherished friends. Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 24 in the chapel at Cooke Mortuary, Reverend Richard Nicely and Reverend Joe McCoy officiating. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 prior services. Family and friends will meet at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Cooke Mortuary and go in procession to Macedonia Cemetery for interment services at 11:00 a.m. Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville, TN. Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 _____________________________________________________________ Click here to learn more about nursing jobs. http://3rdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iifeTilkXj8DcUAZhrmHBCYPpIbP2KaHqf3kUFsdbuqGtHCno/