>From The LaFollette Press 6 Sep 2007 Ronnie Bostic, age 57 of LaFollette Carey Duane Burkholder, age 62 of Jacksboro Ruby W. Dupuy, age 67, of LaFollette Edna Ellison, age 85, of Jacksboro, Bonnie Marie Lindsay Gross, age 87 of LaFollette Joann King, age 60 of Eagan, Opal Patterson Lobertini,, age 88, of LaFollette Elgie E. Owens, age 79 of LaFollette, James Curtis Phillips, age 66 of Jellico, Clifford Ray (Danny) Smith, age 57 of LaFollette, Linda Lou Smith, age 57, of Lake City, Ronnie Bostic, age 57 of LaFollette passed away Sept. 4 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joann Brantley Bostic; parents, Cecil and Geneva Shepherd Bostic. He is survived by his wife, Deloris Compton Bostic of LaFollette; son, Ray Bostic of LaFollette; special son, Preston of the home; daughters, Lee Ann Alley of Clinton, Donna Fay Bostic of LaFollette; sister, Judy Smith of LaFollette; four grandchildren; two nieces and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. in the Martin Wilson Chapel with the Rev. Roger Hatmaker officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbell Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. before funeral services. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Sept. 6, 2007 Carey Duane Burkholder, age 62 of Jacksboro passed away suddenly in a tractor accident on Aug. 28. He loved cars, building houses, and barns. His family was his life. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Burkholder. He is survived by his wife, Carol Burkholder of Jacksboro; son, Craig Burkholder of Springboro, OH; parents, Armin and Glenda (Sommer) Burkholder; brothers, Ray, Kenneth, and James Burkholder all of OH; sisters, Marie Coskey, Carol Haven, Laurel Crider of Wooster, OH, Charlene Comacho of Sarasota, FL; many nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held Aug. 31 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Danny Wilson officiating. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Sept. 6, 2007 Ruby W. Dupuy, age 67, of LaFollette passed, away Sept. 1 at St. Mary's Hospice Medical Center, Knoxville. She was of the Church of God faith and attended the LaFollette Church of God. She is survived by her husband, Wesley E. Dupuy of LaFollette; children: Steve and wife Gina Dupuy of LaFollette, Rick and wife Kim Dupuy of Maryville, Lisa and husband Kurt Nase of Maryville: grandchildren: Nikki Nase of Maryville, Morgan Dupuy of Maryville; Olivia Dupuy of LaFollette, Sam Dupuy of Maryville : great-grandchild: Kade Keller of Maryville;brothers: Mitt Walden and wife Rochelle of Jacksboro, Larry Walden and wife Ann of Lenior City; sisters: Betty Donald of Maryville, Della Lambert of Atlanta; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sept. 4 at the LaFollette Church of God with the Rev. Norman Stallings, Rev. Jeff Armstrong and Bro. Donnie Poston officiating. Interment was in the Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to Christian Academy of Campbell County. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Sept. 6, 2007 Edna Ellison, age 85, of Jacksboro, passed away on the morning of Sept. 2 at her home. She was a member of Fordtown Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Callie and Lillie Smith Cooper; sisters, Viola Cooper, Vida McKinney, Della Brassfield and Thelma Cooper; brothers, Rev. Audra, Vasco, Albert and Glen Cooper. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Clyde Ellison; son and daughter in law, Keith and Cheryl Ellison; granddaughter, Brandi Ellison; brother, Warren G. Cooper, all of Jacksboro; sister, Nola Cole of Greenville, SC; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held September 4 at the Fordtown Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Dupuy and Rev. Ronnie Poston officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Paran Cemetery. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Sept. 6, 2007 Bonnie Marie Lindsay Gross, age 87 of LaFollette gently left this life on Tuesday, August 28, to rejoin her loving husband of 65 years, Ulyss Gross. She was surrounded by her loving family when she peacefully died at home in Tampa, Fla. She was a member of the Indiana Avenue Baptist Church. She will be remembered for her delicious cakes, pies and cookies that brought smiles to the faces of so many. She will be dearly missed by those whose lives she touched. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, Hugh and Bertha Lindsay, beloved brother, Robert Lindsay and close cousin, Hudon Overbay. Survivors include her children, Ron Gross and wife, Pat of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., Regina Braden and husband, Doug of LaFollette, Margaret King and husband, Carl of Tampa, Fla.; grandchildren, Lindsay Gross, Mark Braden and wife, Tonya, Teresa Braden and Matthew Braden; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Agnes Gross; brother, Frank Lindsay and wife, Betty; sisters-in-law, Irene Lindsay and Louise Turney, all of LaFollette; 8 nieces and nephews although many more claimed her as "Aunt Bonnie". Funeral services are set for Friday at 8 p.m. at Indiana Avenue Baptist Church and will be officiated by her pastor, Mark Partin. Family and friends will meet Saturday 9:30 a.m. at Indiana Avenue Baptist Church and proceed to Bakers Forge Cemetery for graveside services and interment. Family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday before services at Indiana Avenue Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LifePath Hospice, 3725 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, FL 33573 or to the Alzheimer's Association. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is in charge of arrangements. LaFollette Press Sept. 6, 2007 Joann King, age 60 of Eagan, passed away on Aug. 29 at the Methodist Medical Center. She was born Feb. 5, 1947. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Harvey Ray King. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy King of Eagan; daughter, Lois Denise Metcalf of Eagan; son, Tommy Scott King of Eagan; sisters, Juanita Leach of Jacksboro, Wilma Jean Terry of Decatur, IL, Shirley Williams of Nashville; brothers, Roy Dixon of Cynthina, KY, Jack King of Chattanooga, Donald King of Elkton, Maryland; same as a brother, Jimmy Dixon of Frakes, KY; grandchildren, Jimmy Dale Monday, Jonathon Stanfill, Jeremiah King and Quentin Metcalf; great grandchild, Addison Monday; a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Aug. 30 in the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dennis (Cotton) Pittman officiating. Interment was in the New Buffalo Baptist Church Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Sept. 6, 2007 Opal Patterson Lobertini,, age 88, of LaFollette passed away Aug. 29. She shared 63 wonderful years with the love of her life, Leo. They lived as one until his death in 1998. She was a supportive mother and grandmother. She will be remembered as a devoted, loving Christian woman. She was a faithful member of the LaFollette United Methodist Church since September 1948. Her life was filled with the fruit of the spirit by serving others. She was preceded in death by husband Leo; son, Leland; brothers, Z.A., J.C and Bill; sisters, Trula Slater and Jeanette Levine. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Jane; grandchildren, Jackie and Bob Spining, Susan and Jerry Cate; great grandchildren, Tyler and Aaron Cate, Wes, Nicole, Brendan, Matthew Ryan, and Joshua Spining; many special nieces and nephews. There are other family members who wish to be unnamed. A memorial service was held Aug. 31 at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Malcolm King officiating. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Sept. 6, 2007 Elgie E. Owens, age 79 of LaFollette, passed away Aug. 29 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, retired from Ford Motor Company, member of Rock Creek Community Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shannon and Rose Bolton Owens; sister, Jean Murray. He is survived by his wife, Anna O. Owens of LaFollette; sisters, Ethel Kitts and Gwendolyn Wright both of LaFollette; brother, John Owens of IN; special nephew, James Comer of Jacksonville, FL; several other nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.Funeral services were held Aug. 31 at the Charity Worship Center with the Rev. Audie Murray officiating. Interment was in the Powell Valley Cemetery and Memorial Gardens. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Sept. 6, 2007 James Curtis Phillips, age 66 of Jellico, passed away Aug. 27 at his home. He was born March 26, 1941. He was preceded in death by his son, Curtis Wayne Phillips; mother, Artie Phillips; brother, Hubert Phillips. He is survived by his wife, Arta Phillips of Jellico; sons, James A. Phillips, Jerry Phillips, both of Williamsburg, KY, Phillip Phillips of LaGrange, KY; sisters, Juetta Sue Phillips of OH, Sheliah Deal of Amhurst, OH, Barbara Walker of OH, Jean Stanley of Oneida, Ina Gail Buttram of Oneida, Willa Dean West of Oneida; brothers, Floyd Phillips of Amhurst, Ronnie Phillips of Vermillion, OH, Rev. Phillip Delyn Phillips on Oneida; Autho Phillips of Amhurst, OH; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; a host of friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Aug. 29 in the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Phillip Delyn Phillips and Rev. Roger Stanley officiating. Interment was in the Jellico Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Sept. 6, 2007 Clifford Ray (Danny) Smith, age 57 of LaFollette, passed away Sept. 1. He was a retired medical worker and a faithful member of New Horizon Baptist Church. He loved fishing; farming and raising show chickens and show ducks. He loved his pet dog Taco. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Ray Smith. He is survived by his wife, Diane Myer Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly Norman and husband, Anson of Jacksboro; son, Brian Ray Smith of South Rockwood, MI; mother, Mrs. Ruth Smith of LaFollette; sister, Mrs. Bonnie Ridings of Trenton, MI; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. at New Horizon Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Herron officiating. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday before services at New Horizon Baptist Church. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the New Horizon Baptist Church Building Fund, 2977 General Carl W. Stiner Highway, LaFollette, TN 37766. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Sept. 6, 2007 Linda Lou Smith, age 57, of Lake City, passed away Sept. 1 at her residence. She was born Nov. 26, 1949 in Campbell County. She attended Covenant Life Church. She enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, and she also loved her dogs. She was preceded in death by her father, Eldon Miracle; son, Earl Michael "Mike" Smith. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Earl Smith of Lake City; sons, Robert Lewis Smith of West, TN, James R.C. Smith of West, TN, Benjamin Eldon Smith of Clinton; mother, Edna Louise Miracle of Lake City; four granddaughters and one grandson. Funeral services were held Sept. 4 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tony McAfee officiating. Interment was in the Leach Cemetery. Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. 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