AKINS, FRED P. - born August 3, 1931 in Rockwood, TN, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2007 at the home of his daughter in Knoxville. Fred was a U.S. Navy veteran and had retired from Beaty Chevrolet after 42 years. He was a Methodist and member of Masters Lodge #244 F&AM. He was preceded in death by: his parents, William E. and Ora Bowling Akins; sister, Carolyn Crandell and grandson, John Boy. His survivors include: his daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and John Lundy; granddaughter, Heather Mobbs; brother and sister-in-law, Bill B. and Lorene E. Akins and sister, Vivian Laugherty. Funeral service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. A.J. Crawford officiating. Family and friends will meet at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton on Thursday for a 10:00 a.m. interment service. The family will receive friends 6:00-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. ALTOM, PEARL "CONNIE" - age 85 of Jefferson City, TN, passed away September 2, 2007. She was a retired school teacher from the Knox County School System. Preceded in death by: husband, Fred Altom; parents, Dale and Ida Henry; brother, Jack Henry; sister, Myrtle Rankin. She is survived by: daughter, Dale Payne; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Faye Altom; grandchildren, Craig Payne, Chad Payne, Tammy Nichols and Kent Altom; great-grandchildren, Ashley Payne, Stone Payne; Lacey, Darby and Chesnie Nichols; Kayli and Kash Altom; sister and brother-in-law, Gypsy and Bill Fox; several nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 6, 2007 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with Reverend George Miller officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Magna View Baptist Church, P.O. Box 297, Talbott, TN 37877. Arran! gements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN 37760, (865) 475-3892. www.farrarfuneralhome.com. BEALS, DONNA MARIE RAETZ - age 77 of Knoxville, completed her journey on Sept. 3, 2007 at the home of her son David and his wife Donna in Toano, VA. Donna worked for many years as an RN, retiring from Knoxville Baptist Hospital. She enjoyed volunteering for Interfaith Clinic and assisting those in need. As a founding member of Grace Lutheran Church, she made many life-long friends, cooked unnumbered church suppers, supported Boy Scout Troop 144, and sang in the choir. As a member of Knoxville Ascension Episcopal Church she enjoyed her church family, sang in the choir, and supported the music program. In recent years she participated in the YMCA senior water aerobics and cherished her many thoughtful and caring friends of the "Swim Team". Donna was a star basketball player for the State High School championship team from Hydro Oklahoma in 1948. As an ardent supporter of the Tennessee Lady Vols, she was confidant that the games will be broadcast in Heaven. Donna is preceded in! death by her husband of over 50 years, Dr. Daniel F. Beals. Survivors include: daughter, Nancy Fisher (Daniel) of Chattanooga, TN; sons, David (Donna) of Toano, VA, Daniel (Edith) of Nicholasville KY, Jonathon (Cindy) of Olathe, KS; along with 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Special thanks are extended to Elna and Bob Harrison, Judy Williams, Julie Guthrie and Polly Lyday for their friendship and joy that they brought to Donna each day. Donna's warm, outgoing, positive spirit will be remembered and missed by all who knew and loved her. David especially thanks his wife, Donna, for her loving and compassionate nursing care for his Mom. It is deeply appreciated. Following a private interment, a Celebration of Life service will be 12:30 p.m. Friday at The Episcopal Church of the Ascension. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Knoxville Fish Pantry or Knoxville Interfaith Clinic. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritag! e Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. BEASLEY, LOGAN - age 11 of Marietta, died September 2, 2007. He is survived by: his parents, Doug and Susan Beasley; sister and brother, Rowan and Connor Beasley; grandparents, Veda Beasley, Donna Finger, and John Finger and Judi Gaston all of Knoxville, TN; several aunts, uncles cousins and other relatives. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: FOCUS 3050 Presidential Dr., Suite 114 Atlanta, GA 30340 or to: Hope House, 7225 Lester Rd., Union City, GA 30291. The family will receive friends to celebrate Logan's life Thursday evening from 6 until 8 pm at H.M. Patterson & Son, Canton Hill, 1157 Old Canton Rd., Marietta, GA 30068. BENSON, TORRIS HOWARD - of Knoxville, departed this life, September 1, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born September 11, 1954. Preceded in death by parents, John and Kittie Benson. Survivors, devoted friend, Deborah Griffin; children, Shaundra Stewart, Rochelle Means and Tammy Hines, all of Knoxville; granddaughter, DeAuna Stewart; brothers, John Lee Benson and Jimmy Benson, Knoxville; sisters, Virginia Conley and Zella Mims, Knoxville; Phyllis Benson, Jacksonville, DL; a host of nieces, nephews and many friends. Family will receive friends, 3:30-4:00 p.m., Friday at Jarnigan's Chapel; funeral service, 4:00 p.m., Dr. Allen Butler, officiating. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com COLLINS, DELILAH K. RIDENOUR - age 55 of Heiskell, TN, passed away Tuesday September 4, 2007 at Ft. Sanders Hospital Knoxville. She was of the Baptist faith. Arrangements are incomplete. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel in charge. www.mynattfh.com. CORNETT, CASPER O'NEAL, JR. - 38 of Knoxville, TN, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2007 at his residence following a long illness. He was born January 1, 1969 in Harlan, KY. Mr. Cornett was a graduate of Powell High School. He was a former mechanic and believed in the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by: his grandparents, Merida Jones; O'Neal and Cassie Cornett. Survivors include: his parents, Patricia Woodby and husband Ron of Knoxville, TN; Casper O'Neal Cornett and wife Tandy of Lynch, KY; three children, Brandon Dale Cornett, Christopher O'Neal Cornett and Devan Scott Stewart, all of Knoxville, TN; grandmother, Gladys Jones of Pineville, KY; two brothers, Jeffrey Woodby and wife Karen of New Market, TN, Christian O'Neal Cornett of Lynch, KY; three sisters, Kristi Griffith and husband Chris of Powell, TN, Chelsea Sturgill and husband Ronnie of Partridge, KY, Nichole Noel Cornett of Lynch, KY; aunts and uncles, Merida Jones and wife Linda of Hondo, TX, Donnie Jon! es of Knoxville, TN, Terry Jones of Nicholasville, KY, Pam and Cliff Napier of Tremont, KY, Rick Cornett of Knoxville, TN, Cheryl Cunningham of Knoxville, TN, Cathy Cooper of Chattanooga, TN, Steve Kelly of Bristol, TN. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Mount Pleasant Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Williams and Rev. Terry Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Cemetery of Kieth, KY. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 6, 2007 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm in the chapel of Mount Pleasant Funeral Home. Mount Pleasant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. DUCKETT, DONALD JOHN - age 78 of Knoxville, TN, passed away at Parkwest Hospital Monday, September 3, 2007. Duckett was an attorney who received his graduate and undergraduate degrees from UCLA. He was an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Korean War. Duckett was born in Mitchell, South Dakota, and lived most of his life in Los Angeles, California. He moved to Knoxville to be near his sons Randall and Bradley; his daughters-in-law Maryellen Duckett and Laura Carrington Duckett; and his granddaughters Katharine Duckett, Mary Duckett, Cassidy Duckett, and Caitlyn Little. Duckett is also survived by: his sister, Helen Larson and niece, Linda Larson of Lake Charles, Louisiana. His funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, September 7, 2007, in the Rotunda of the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at 5901 Lyons View Pike in Knoxville. Mourners may also visit the Gentry-Griffey Chapel in Fountain City on September 5 or September 6 during business hours. Arrangem! ents by Gentry-Griffey Chapel. DYER, MARGARET JEAN "MOM & MAMAW" - age 78 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2007 at the St. Mary's Residential Hospice center after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Mrs. Dyer was a long time member of Inskip Baptist Church and a faithful viewer of Wallace Memorial's TV ministry. She is survived by: her loving husband of 61 years, Hillyard "Bud" Dyer; two sons, Steve Dyer and wife Pam of Dalton, GA, Alan Dyer and wife Doris of Clinton. Preceded and reunited in death with: her daughter, Brenda Dyer Bull; her parents, Albert and Grace Davis and her four brothers, Wilburn, Roy, Glenn and Gordon Davis. Margaret is sadly missed by: her grandson, Eric Dyer and wife Christine of Chattanooga, and by her four granddaughters, Kristy Myers and husband Rodney of Halls, Holly Davis and husband Shawn of Cleveland, TN, Kimberly Bradley of Knoxville and Haley Dyer of Clinton. Mrs. Dyer leaves behind eight great grandchildren, Sydney Dyer of Chattanooga, Ty and Spence! Myers of Halls, Pete and Chip Davis of Cleveland, TN, Justin Tallent, Breanna and Brittany Bradley, all of Knoxville, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was cared for during her illness by her family and some wonderful friends, sister-in-law and niece, Betty and Kathy Womack, Joyce Turner, Barbara Hall, Peggy Loy, Clara Wilson, Jewell and Kim Hutcheson, Faye and Gary King, Betty Maples, Richard Miller, John and Carolyn Clark, Carol Burleigh, and Debbie Carig her hospice nurse. Mrs. Dyer enjoyed flowers, birds and gardening. Her kitchen was always buzzing with family, friends and good food. She has indeed left her fingerprint on those she has touched and her memory will forever live on in their hearts. Family and friends will meet, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Greenwood Cemetery for interment at 11:00 a.m. Pallbearers: Shawn Davis, Rodney Myers, Eric Dyer, Michael Floyd, Gary Davis, John Clark and Richard Miller. Arrangements by Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.! com. DYKE, JAMES C., JR. "JIMMY" - age 40 of Sharps Chapel, TN passed away suddenly September 1, 2007. Jimmy is the son of J.C. Dyke and the late Doris Dyke Halford. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 Thursday, at Cooke Mortuary. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday September 7 in the chapel at Cooke Mortuary. Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville, TN. EDMONDSON, SARAH M. - of Tucker, Ga., formerly of Powell died at her home Sunday September 2, 2007 after an extended illness. She was a graduate of Virginia Intermont and Carson Newman College and was retired from Emory University Hospital. Preceded in death by her parents W.E. (Ed) and Lucille Edmondson of Powell; sister-in-law Fannette D. Edmondson of Chattanooga. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law: Bill and Joyce Edmondson of Sweetwater; nephews and nieces: Kenneth Edmondson of Telluride, CO, James Edmondson of Myrtle Beach SC, Stan Hickey, Keith and Teresa Hickey, Valarie Allmon all of Sweetwater. as well as several cousins, great nieces and great nephews; lifelong special friend and companion Cheryl C. Crawford. Family and friends will meet at the West Adair entrance to Lynnhurst Cemetery 9:45 A.M. Friday for graveside service at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Julian Walton officiating. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials may be made to a charitable ! organization: Sweetwater Valley Citizens for the Arts, PO Box 261 Sweetwater, TN 37874. The family will receive friends 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel www.rosemortuary.com FREELS, JOSEPH DONALD - age 87, a resident of Karns, died peacefully in his sleep early Monday morning, September 3, 2007 at NHC Healthcare on Emerald Ave. after a long battle with emphysema. Joe was born July 14, 1920 and raised in Oliver Springs, TN. He attended Robertsville schools in Oak Ridge where he graduated in 1939. He worked in the trucking industry for 45 years before retiring in 1976. His favorite pastimes were farming and gardening on his small Karns farm. He also enjoyed hunting with his friends in South Dakota and Virginia. One of his present favorite pastimes was to enjoy daily breakfast and fellowship with his many friends at the local Karns Hardees. Joe was a Christian and attended Grace Baptist Church until his illness kept him from attending regularly. He was also a member of the Charles H. McKinney Lodge# 433 in Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Bessie Freels, along with many brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 5! 5 years, Georgia Etherton Freels; son, Gary Alan Freels; two grandchildren, Ginger Freels Pritchard and husband, Andy Pritchard and Ryan Freels and wife, Jessica Freels; three great-grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Tristan and Tyler Pritchard and Sydney Freels; sisters, Audrey Wood of Clinton and Jean Simmons of Oliver Springs; sister-in-law, Margaret Etherton of Sevierville; and many nieces, nephews and special friends. The family would like to extend our deepest appreciation to the nurses of NHC Healthcare for their wonderful care and support during Joe's illness. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Tyler Pritchard Eye Fund c/o Andy and Ginger Pritchard, 7012 Shalidar Dr., Knoxville, TN 37921. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Thursday, September 6th at Anderson Memorial Gardens, 640 Oliver Springs Hwy., Clinton, TN 37716 for an 11 am graveside service. Rev. Ron Sunderland officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm! Wednesday, September 5th at Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western! Ave. GRIEVE, GERALDINE SMITH - age 90, died peacefully at her home on Friday, August 31, 2007. She was a long-time resident of Norris, TN where her late husband "Bill" Grieve worked as a TVA Forester for 38 years. Born in Mont Alto, PA in 1916, Geraldine was a consummate homemaker who focused her life around her family and friends. She was very active in her church, the Norris Religious Fellowship, as well as many other civic organizations in Norris. In her later years, her participation in the Red Hat Society gave her much joy and laughter. A talented vocalist (having had voice training early in her life), she sang with a Sweet Adelines' group in Norris and was frequently a soloist with the Fellowship Church choir. She and her husband were very active with the Friendship Force of Knoxville where they traveled the world together. An accomplished bridge player, she also enjoyed cooking, entertaining, sewing, gardening, and music. She was preceded in death by her husband and her yo! ungest son, Cary. Her primary passion in life remained her family, who will greatly miss her: sons and daughters-in-law Bill and Nancy Grieve, LaFollette and Duane and Marsha Grieve, Knoxville; grandchildren Heather Grieve of Knoxville, Crystal Grieve of Washington, DC; Luke and Petty Grieve, Molly and Gregg Smith, and Carlyn Grieve of Knoxville, Daniel Grieve of Mosheim; great-grandson Jordan Smith; beloved brothers Karl, Bob, and Gilmore of Chambersburg, PA and Galen and sister-in-law Del Smith of Atlanta; cousin Mitzi Smith of Chambersburg; many nieces and nephews; and special friend Janet Bower. A memorial service will be held at Norris Religious Fellowship church on Saturday, September 8 at 5 pm, with receiving of friends immediately afterward. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Norris Fellowship Church, Norris, TN 37828. HALL, MARJORIE R. (WALKER) - age 78 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday morning at St. Mary's Residential Hospice. She was a member of Elm Street Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, A. Glenn Hall and son Jim Hall. Survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Joe Lowe, Janet and Bob Harrell; daughter-in-law, Anita Hall; grandchildren and their spouse, Melissa Smith, Jimmy and Michele Hall, Kristi Hall, Erin Hall, Robby Harrell; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Scharff, Jared Smith, McKenzie Harrell, Lexi Hall; brother and sister-in-law Earl and Shirley Walker; several nieces and nephews. Family would like to give Dr Stephen Lorino special thanks for his outstanding care of their mother. Funeral service will be at 7:00 pm Thursday at Gentry Griffey Chapel with Rev Richard Richter officiating. Family and friends will meet at Union Baptist Church on Washington Pike, at 12:15 pm Friday for a 12:30 graveside service. Family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Thursday at ! Gentry-Griffey Chapel. HALLIBURTON, MARY STIPES - age 73 of Rockford, went to be with the Lord Monday, September 3, 2007 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice. She was a long-time member of Stock Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: her husband of 48 years, Joseph Neal Halliburton; parents, Frank and Ella Stipes; brothers, Millard, Moses, Tom, Cloyd and R.B. Stipes. Survived by: sister, Beulah Wilhite and husband, Clarence; sisters-in-law, Susie Stipes and Eula Stipes; special niece that she resided with for the last year, Sharon Jackson; several other nieces, nephews; great and great-great nieces and nephews; special friends, Mona Cooke, Everett Kitts, Rev. H.N. and Louise Key. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Monte Biggs and his staff, Home Hospice, and the staff of St. Mary's Residential Hospice for their love and care. Funeral service will be held 8:00 pm Thursday, Stock Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Gene Wood officiating. Family and friends will meet at S! tock Creek Baptist Church Cemetery on Friday for 1:00 pm interment services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Mary's Residential Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37938 or to: Stock Creek Baptist Church, to the fund of your choice, 8106 Martin Mill Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Thursday at Stock Creek Baptist Church. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com. HOGG, PEGGY ANNE ERIXON (MRS. HENRY KRATZ) - Knoxville resident since 1993, born June 18, 1932 near Jacksonville, Illinois, died Sunday September 2, 2007 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was a 1948 graduate of Jacksonville Illinois High School and a graduate of the Jacksonville Business College. Peggy became a well-known handler and breeder of dogs, especially Maltese, Shi-tzus and poodles. After a debilitating accident, Peggy was forced to give up handling. After her first husband's death, she gave up breeding and moved south to find nicer weather, choosing Knoxville in 1993. In 1997 she married Dr. Henry Kratz, a retired professor of German at the University of Tennessee. She is survived by husband, Dr. Henry Kratz; brothers, Rex Erixon Jr. of Tyler Hill, Pennsylvania and Clayton Erixon of Jacksonville, Illinois; 2 nephews of Jacksonville, Illinois; niece, Vickie Jones of Hillsdale, Pennsylvania; several great nephews of Illinois. Funeral Service 7:30 p.m. Th! ursday Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Rev. Dan Kelly officiating Following service in Knoxville, Mrs. Hogg will be taken to Jacksonville, Illinois for interment. The family will receive friends 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com. HULL, JACK F. - of Dandridge, Tennessee, died September 4, 2007 at age 78, of Parkinson's Disease. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lon Daniel and Josephine Havely Hull; brothers, Frank and Fred Hull. He is survived by his wife, Carol Mays Hull; his two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve Hull and Marianne Hull, Scott and Kathy Hull; his two daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy and Darius Marra, Julie and Ron Price; grandchildren, Andrew, Mallory, Forest, Cameron, and Alexandra Hull, Melody Pittman, Chris Pruder, Whitney, Christian and Natalia Marra, Sam, Josh, and Emily Price; great grandson, Isaiah Shelton; brother, Jim Hull; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonnie Griffin, Jane and McDonald Lowe, Sarah and Did Hicks, Kim and Moe Jesse Wagner; and many nieces and nephews. Jack was a graduate of Coyne Electrical School, working at the electrical trade for three years. He was in the U.S. Army Infantry during the Korean War. In 1952 he entered the insurance business and remained! as a general insurance agent, owning Jack Hull Agency, until his death. The agency is now the property of Steven M. Hull. Jack was a member of the Dandridge First United Methodist Church; a former president of the Jefferson City Lions Club; a former president of the Morristown Life Underwriters Association; a former president of the Methodist Men's Club; a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion, and a member of Mossy Creek Lodge, No. 353, Free and Accepted Masons. A private funeral service is being planned. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 8, Dandridge, TN 37725 or Lebanon Baptist Church, 7925 Greenbriar Road, Talbott, TN 37877. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Dandridge, TN (865) 397-2711 www.farrarfuneralhome.com JETT, LOWELL ADRIAN - age 79, of South Knoxville, went home to rest from his labors Saturday, September 1, 2007. He was a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church for 55 years and served as a deacon for many years. Retired from East Tennessee Baptist Hospital with 41 years of service where he worked in the Plant Engineering Department. He dearly loved his home and family. Preceded in death by parents, Rondow C. Jett and Lillian Augusta Hood Jett. Survived by: wife of 59 years, Lucy Jett; sons, Steven and wife, Susan of Germany, Daniel and wife, Cappy of Knoxville, Philip and wife, Debra of Maryville, Ted Mack and wife, Pam of Knoxville; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Danielle, Matthew, Sarah, Max, Shannon and Rusty; great grandchildren, Daunte, Vanessa and Emma; brothers, James, R.C., Gordon, Charles, and Gary Jett; sisters, Anna Mary Smith, Doris Brown and Donna Suddarth; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; good friend, Ivan Smith. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lo! ttie Moon Christmas offering c/o Valley Grove Baptist Church designated in memory of Lowell Jett, 9000 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. Family and friends will meet at Highland South Cemetery on Wednesday for 1:00 PM interment services. Pallbearers will be grandchildren. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com KERR, WATSON REEDE - age 86 of Kingston, entered into eternal perfected state with Jesus, September 4, 2007 at the U.T. Medical Center. Long standing active member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. He served his country with US Naval service during WWII. Retired machinist from Union Carbide. Most loyal community sports fan, faithful caregiver of those in need and a person of deepest loving loyalty to his wife, children, and family members. Preceded in death by: parents, Robert Poindexter and Stella Kerr; brothers, Bob and Hull Kerr, sisters, Madeline Kerr, Pauline Ballinger, Evelyn Atnip. Survivors include: wife of 60 plus years, Anna Helen Kerr of Kingston; daughters, Dena Greiner, Iris Kunkel and husband Ted, Susan Snow, all of Kingston; son, Bucky Kerr and wife Sandi of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Tavi, Krista, Mendy, Kim, Gretchen, Nathan, Kelly, Andy, Tyler, Jenny, Justin, and Bobby Reede; several dear great grandchildren. Funeral 2pm Thursday September 6, 2007 in the Kyke! r Chapel with the Rev. Bucky Kerr, Rev. Nathan Kerr and Rev. Mike Miller officiating. Burial to follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 until 2pm Thursday at the Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston. www.kykerfuneralhome.com. KILBY, BURWELL FRANKLIN (FRANK) - age 55 of Lenoir City, passed away Monday, September 3, 2007. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his father, Andrew Jackson Kilby; mother, Irene White Kilby Runyan; brothers, Jay Will Kilby, Jackie Ray Kilby, Sr. and Kenneth Paul Kilby and sister, Shirley Kilby Roach. Survived by his wife, Paula Gobble Kilby; son, James Glenn and wife, Maria of Knoxville; stepdaughter, Ariel Booher of Bristol, TN; grandchildren, Kelsey, Christian and Cameron Glenn; brother, Bobby Joe Kilby of Lenoir City; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Samuel and Libby Botts; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Joey Wheat and Rev. Jimmy Pellom will officiate. Family and friends will gather by 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home and proceed to Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. Click Funeral Home, Len! oir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com KNIGHT, PEGGY SUE (EVA) AMMONS - age 74, was welcomed home into the loving arms of her Savior on September 3, 2007. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Eva and Dewey Ammons. Survived by: her loving husband of 56 years, Howard Knight, and her children who loved her so much, Pamela Knight, David and Tammy Knight, and Betsy and Bobby Crawford, and her grandchildren, April and Ron Wireman, Kelly Knight, Zack Tripp, Austin Tripp, and Travis Crawford. She was the beloved sister of Judy and Johnny Norman and Ed and Mary Cutshaw, and sister-in-law of Jim and Margaret Knight, Bill (deceased) and Shirley Knight. She is a graduate of the 1951 class of Rule High School. She is a member in absentia of Valley Grove Baptist Church. As a shut in, she fell in love with First Baptist Church of Knoxville's TV ministry and considered herself a faithful member. The family would like to express thanks to those very special people who have cared for her during her long illness. We are especi! ally thankful to and for Dr. Edward Newman and his staff who have come to be like family. Also to Dr. Michael Hill and his staff, Dr. Eugenio Vargas and Anthony Tillman, Dr. Mitchell Martin, Dr. William McDonald, and the staff at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, Sheena, Meredith, Lori, and Perry. Also the staff at 4 Montvue at Park West Medical center, Kimberly, Tiffany, Belinda, Terry, Mary, Jessica, Kevin and Etta, who took such special care for her. The family's gratitude to these individuals is immeasurable. Special thanks also to our friends at First Baptist Powell who were so helpful and loving, and to Frank Littlejohn, Don Moates, Austin Moore, and Rev. Tony Maples and the congregation at Valley Grove Baptist Church. Family will receive friends on Thursday September 6, 2007 6-7 p.m. with a memorial celebration of Life service to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Highland Memorial Funeral Home (Bearden). The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Bill Shiel f! or officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to T! he Ameri can Cancer Society, Lupus Foundation or the Kidney Foundation. Highland Memorial (Bearden) 588-0567 is honored to serve the Knight family. McBRIDE, CHRISTOPHER J. (CHRIS) - age 78 of Dandridge, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2007 following a brief illness. He was born May 7, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY and later moved to Buffalo, NY where he lived before moving to Dandridge in 1989. He was employed by New York Telephone, where he retired in 1988. After moving to Dandridge, he started Artco, Inc., and took great pride in his work and business. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and a member of the choir. Chris was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from August 17, 1950 until June 11, 1954, and served in the Korean War as an aircraft engine mechanic aboard the USS Oriskany. Chris enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling to visit his daughters and son, playing cards and having a good laugh, and spending time on the lake on his pontoon boat. He was preceded in death by: his mother, Cecilia Klapacki McBride; father, Walter J. McBride; and sons, Christopher L. McBride and Matthew McBride. Survi! ved by: wife of 52 years, Katherine A. Pfister McBride; daughters and sons-in-law, Marjorie and Michael Smith, Barbara and Daniel Rogers, Mary Flewelling, Patricia and Scott Blahnick, Kathryn and Rocklan Bragg, Joanne and Michael Middlebrook; son, Thomas McBride; sisters, Patricia Herzig and Edith McBride; and especially his beloved sixteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at Farrar Funeral Home in Dandridge. Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 6, 2007 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Father Dan Whitman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Mary's Rehab Unit, 900 E. Oak Hill Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Dandridge, TN (865) 397-2711. www.farrarfuneralhome.com. McGINNIS, ROY "DENNY" - age 59 of Knoxville, passed away, Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Parkwest Hospital. He was a member of Tekoa Baptist Church. Survivors: wife of 30 years, Edna McGinnis; children, Billie Jo Brown, Denna Woods, Eddie Higgins, Alaina Rose; 9 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Gladys, Charlotte, Shirlene. Family and friends will meet 12:30 p.m. Friday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City and proceed to Tennessee State Veteran Cemetery for a graveside service at 1:30 p.m., Pastor Bill Dean officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Thursday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com. NORMAN, BOBBY JOE - 67 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 1, 2007. He was a devoted son, brother of eleven, father of five, grandfather of fourteen and a longtime member of Wolf Valley Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 9, 4 p.m. at Wolf Valley Baptist Church, 1031 East Wolf Valley Rd, Heiskell, TN 37754, Pastor Calvin Headrick officiating. PATTON, BESSIE CLINE - passed away from this life to her heavenly home on September 4, 2007 at the family home with family and friends by her side. She was born on November 11, 1921, in Monroe County, Tennessee. She received Christ as her personal Savior at the age of ten. She became the wife of Rev. Alvin Patton in March of 1938. In 1940, Alvin became a minister and pastor. Together, Alvin and Bessie dedicated their life to the work of the Lord. Bessie dedicated her life to God, her family, her church, and her friends. She has often been referred to as "the most God-like person I know," "Sweet Bessie," "a wonderful lady with a brilliant smile." She is a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her children, Luella Patton, Olbin Patton, and Harold Patton; parents, Willie and Cara Dotson Cline; siblings, Ula Hodge, Nora Headrick, Maebell Hurst, Vira Rickman, Lucille Yates, Thomas Cline, Donnie Cline and Nellie Cline; husband's parents, Alfred ! and Abbie Patton; and son-in-law, Winston Carroll. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Rev. Alvin Patton; children, Richard and wife, Patricia Anne Patton, Calvin Patton and friend, Henrietta Daugherty, V.J. and Bernice Patton Long, Ed and Linda Patton Griffing, grandchildren, Dwight Carroll, Jeffery and Leah Patton, Ron and Stephanie Patton Mills, Jeff and Shelda Patton Truelove, and Whitney Patton; great-grandchildren, Amanda Carroll Carter and husband, Chris, Sarah Beth Mills, Rachel Mills, Eain Patton, Olivia Truelove, and Molly Patton; great-great-grandchildren, Winston Carter and Darren Carter; step-grandchildren, Robert and Cynthia Long, Donnie and Victoria Long Bible, William and Jody Long, Jon and Betty Long Humphrey, Trey Griffing; step-great-grandchildren, Dana Bible, Sam Duke, Shawn Martin, Allyson Dunbar, and husband, J.D.; step-great-great-grandchild, Rachel Dunbar. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Home on Thursday, September 6, 2007 f! rom 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A celebration of Bessie's life will! be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 7, 2007 at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church with the burial following the service in Liberty Church Cemetery. In honor of Bessie's request, her devoted husband, Rev. Alvin Patton, will deliver a sermon of celebration, salvation and praise. He will be assisted by Reverends Jeffrey Patton, Fred Tate, Davis McCammon, and Ben Ward. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Liberty Church Sanctuary Renovation Fund, Liberty Baptist Church, 6501 Howard School Rd., Maryville, TN 37801, or the Gideons International, Blount County South Camp, P.O. Box 4035, Maryville, TN 37802-4035. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. (865) 982-6041 www.millerfuneralhome.org PURDY, MILDRED L. RENO - age 90 of Lenoir City, passed away Monday, September 3, 2007. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church. Mildred was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club, General Federated Women's Club and the Clionian Club. Mildred was Miss Lenoir City in 1939 and was a former First Lady of Loudon County. She was a well known local artist and a member of Tennessee Artists. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gillus Purdy; daughter, Sharon Purdy; parents, Charles and Gertrude Quillen Reno. Survived by her children, Richard Purdy and wife, Debbie, Mary Jane Raymer and husband, Doug, David Purdy and wife, Debby; grandchildren, Jennifer Benson and husband, Jake, Amanda Wagner and husband, David, Ben Denton and wife, Hayley, Mary Beth Wilson and husband, Mike, Sarah Jane Raymer, Graham and Courtney Purdy; great grandchildren, Claire and Cameron Benson and MacKenzie, Will and Zac Wagner; sister, Ruby Harts! ook along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ron Fisher will officiate. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Friday in Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services. Serving as honorary pallbearers: Jack Hill, Edwin Blackburn, Howard Cusick, Joel Malone, Charles Brakebill, Charles Bone and Bill Ghormley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Central United Methodist Church, 301 Hickory Creek Road, Lenoir City, TN 37771 or the Alzheimer's Association, P. O. Box 10088, Knoxville, TN 37939-9910. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com REYNOLDS, MARGARET L. JONES - age 80, of Knoxville entered into eternal rest, September 2, 2007. Member of the Church of God, Sanctified, and a graduate of Austin High School, class of 1945. Preceded in death by daughter, Carolyn D. Hill; parents, William C. And Isabell Jones, Sr.; great grandson, JaQueaze J. Hill; sister, Grace J. Crooks. Survivors, sister, Willie B. (Clifton) Moore, Lois (Rodney) Olden, New Rochelle, NY: Fredda J. Davis; brothers, Paul (Maxie) Jones, William C. (Marilyn) Jones, Jr.; grandchildren, devoted, Jackie Reynolds, Kathy, Vickie, Natasha Hill; devoted grandson, Shawn (Shannon) Hill; eleven great grandchildren to include, Marqueast Tillery, US. Navy, Norfolk, VA; four great great grandchildren; cousin, Eunice Williams, Patsy (James) Holloway; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Special thanks to Elder Zack Flack, Barbara Whittington, Annie Sullivan, Alfred Hendricks, Carl Williams and Mary Brown; Lisa Gamble and the staff at NHC Fort Sanders and t! he Church of God family. Funeral service, 12:00 noon, Saturday, at Jarnigan's Chapel, Rev. Shawn Hill, officiating. Interment New Gray Cemetery Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com ROBINSON, ISABELLE SMITH - age 89 of 611 Cedar St., Loudon, passed away Monday, September 3, 2007. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and preceded in death by: husband, R.J. Robinson; daughter, Carolyn Jane; infant twins; parents, James and Emma Cozart Smith; brothers, James and Rufus Smith. Loved ones left to cherish her memory: 3 daughters, Joe Ann McCaskill, Knoxville; Emma Robinson and Earnestine Robinson; son, William Smith, Jr., Loudon; grandchildren, Kimberly Brown, Troy (Loanna) McCaskill, Sherry (Royce) Davis, Knoxville and Kevin Smith, Sweetwater; 4 great-grandchildren, Shea and Paige Brown, Spencer and Erin Bonner, Knoxville; fathers of great-grandchildren, Dennis Brown and Lloyd Bonner; sister, Mrs. Ervin (Christine) Simmons, Loudon; sister-in-law, Louise Bowerman, Decatur; host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Rev. Jimmy West and Rev. LeRoy Bowerman officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. Friends may c! all at their convenience Thursday until 4:30 p.m. at Loudon Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Friday prior to services at the church. Loudon Funeral Home in charge. STANSELL, EDDIE "ED" EMMETT - age 61 of Knoxville, passed away August 31, 2007 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Ed was the retired owner of the Shoe Shoppe in the First Tennessee Bank building in downtown Knoxville, and was well known and liked by his customers. A graduate of Tennessee Temple College and an ordained Baptist minister, he spent several years in the Youth for Christ Ministry. He was an avid trout fisherman and enjoyed baseball and UT VOLS sports. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Bernice Prater Stansell. He is survived by his wife, Ronda Camfield Stansell of Knoxville; sons Joey and Shane Stansell of Chattanooga; daughter Stacie Stansell of Florida; stepchildren Andrew, Jennifer and Markus (Barbara) Camfield of Knoxville. He also leaves sisters Marie (Paul) Boehing, Linda (Michael) Baugh, and Debbie Chadwick all of Chattanooga. A memorial service will be held in Chattanooga on September 16, 2007. Arrangements by Cremation Options, I! nc. (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com WEAVER, BERT JONATHAN - age 13 of Halls, beloved son, brother and grandson, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 1, 2007 at U.T. Medical Center Knoxville. He was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church and attended Halls Middle School where he was a member of the band. He played on the Senior Midgets football team at Halls Community Park. Preceded in death by: birth father, Herbert Gross; grandfathers, William Overholt and Larry Norton; birth sister, Tanya (Illinois). Survived by: devoted parents, Jeff and Donna Weaver; brothers, Adam and Isaiah Weaver and Ben Burkhart; birth sisters, Rhonda and Heather; birth brothers, Jeff and Danny; grandparents, Norma Norton and Leroy and Carolyn Weaver; aunts and uncles, Danny and Alice Overholt, Tammy Bacon, Billy and Sonya Overholt, Carla Norton, Chris and Suzanne Overholt, Lisa and Marty Norton, Richard and Michelle Overholt, Lorrie and Bob Price, and Jeremiah and Sherry Weaver; many cousins, and numerous wonderful friends and e! xtended family. Funeral service 8:00 pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with Rev. Gary Watson and Rev. Danny Overholt officiating. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home 10:15 am Friday and proceed to Anderson-Gouffon Cemetery for interment service at 11 am with uncles serving as pallbearers. Family will receive friends 5-8 pm Thursday, September 6 at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. www.mynattfh.com. WRIGHT, MARY PROFFITT - age 87 of Maryville, died Sunday, September 2, 2007 at Shannondale from complications following a stroke. She was preceded in death by: husband, Robert C. Wright, D.D.S.; parents, Harry H. and Lelia Graham Proffitt; brothers, James N. Proffitt, M.D. and wife Ruth Goddard Proffitt, Harry H. Proffitt, Jr. and wife Margaret White Proffitt. Survivors include: son, Robert Charles Wright, Jr. of New York City and wife Anne Bailey Wright and their daughter Alice; twin sister, Margaret Proffitt Cunningham of Rogersville and husband Ben Allen Cunningham; and Blount Countians sister Elizabeth Proffitt Bell and husband Dean Bell; brothers, William F. Proffitt and wife Vera Lusk Proffitt, and Robert D. Proffitt, M.D. Family and friends will meet 3:00 pm Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Grandview Cemetery for a graveside service. A memorial service will be 3:00 pm Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at New Providence Presbyterian Church with Rev. J. Steven Musick and Rev. A! nn Owens Brunger officiating. The family will receive friends immediately after the memorial service. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Robert Charles and Mary Proffitt Wright Endowment for scholarships in the performing arts at Maryville College, c/o Advancement Office, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, 982-6812. www.mccammonammonsclick.com Carol Gigante Beltsville, MD 20705 _____________________________________________________________ Click for free information on accounting careers, $150 hour potential. http://3rdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iieWhuXNY22Q7tpjWqYDpYGsmgGEJ1qz1IGhB0c96ojRcgSV8/