>From The LaFollette Press 11 Mar 2004 Everett (Trusum) Ayers, of Paducah, Kentucky, formerly of Campbell County Alfred William Boyce III, age 78 of LaFollette Leon J. Chaniott, age 92 of LaFollette Blanche Collins, age 84, of Caryville Thomas Earl Doneworth, age 68 of Jacksboro Daniel L. "Don" Hunley, age 64 of Jacksboro Werner Herman Hunley, age 56 of Caryville M/Sgt. Floyd Monday, age 85 of Speedwell Raymond Pack age 78 of LaFollette Hugh L. Smith, Jr., age 78 of Clinton James Robert Weaver Sr., age 86 of Jellico Cordie Easter Wilson, age 81 of LaFollette |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Everett (Trusum) Ayers, of Paducah, Kentucky, formerly of Campbell County died March 6 in Michigan. He would have been 86 on March 9. Survivors include his daughter, Shirley Lilly, Flint, Mi; sons, Wayne Ayers, Powell and Ronnie Ayers, Davison, Mi; nine grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were March 9 at the Swartz Funeral Home in Flint, Mi. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Grand, Blanc, Mi. Swartz Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Alfred William Boyce III, age 78 of LaFollette died March 3 at his home. He loved the outdoors and was a lifetime member of the VFW and an Army Veteran of War World II. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Elizabeth Bannert; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred William Boyce II. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Boyce; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Lee Ann Hall, Tim and Sherry Hall; daughter, Connie Angus; daughter and son-in-law, Deb and Charlie Miracle all of LaFollette; eight grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside Services were March 6 at Jacksboro Cemetery with Rev. Hobert McCreary officiating with full military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Leon J. Chaniott, age 92 of LaFollette died March 1 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. She was a member of the LaFollette First Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Fred Chaniott. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Hugh Gross, Etowah, NC, Charlene and David Ring, Kingsport; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brothers, Stanley Jackson and "C" Jackson, both of Coalfield; sisters-in-law, Betty Broyles, Nell and Sarah Chaniott; many nieces and nephews living across the country. She was lovingly cared for by Rita Carroll. Funeral services were March 4 at Cross Chapel with Rev. Jack Baker officiating. Interment was in Estes Cemetery. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Blanche Collins, age 84, of Caryville died Feb. 19 at her son's residence. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Preceded in death by her husband, Levi Collins; daughter, Barbara Collins; son, David Collins; parents, William and Vada Chester; sister, Rosie Mae Monday; brother, Dan Cheser. Survivors include her daughters, Bonnie Collins Slover, Caryville and Elizabeth Pierce, Pioneer; sons, Harold Collins, Caryville, Willard Collins, Caryville, Leonard Collins, Jacksboro; grandchildren, Harold Dewayne Collins, Caryville, Kathy Stevenson, Lake City, B.J. Burton, Lake City, Harland Ray Collins, Caryville, Devin Foster, Nashville, Marlena Collins, Knoxville, Diane Slover, Knoxville, Devina Collins, Knoxville, Jeffrey Slover, Lake City, Misty Seiber, Clinton; great-grandchildren, Summer Foster, Chelsey Stevenson, Tiffany Burton, Autumn Hranek, Shyann Sieber; sisters and brothers, Frances Price, Clinton, Betty Brown, Indiana, Cornetta Pickett, Indiana, Hallie Smith, Indiana, Edith Miller, Clinton, UT Chesner, Florida and Tom Chesner, Powell; very close friend and caregiver, Theresa Stone, Caryville. Funeral services were Feb. 22 at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with Rev. David Goins officiating. Interment was in the New Hope Cemetery. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Thomas Earl Doneworth, age 68 of Jacksboro died March 3 at the U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member of the Jacksboro First Baptist Church, Lions Club, VFW and Lifetime member of the DAV. He retired from the military after 20 years of service. He served 17 years in the Navy on destroyers and submarines and three years as an Army Military Policeman having served two years in Korea and one year in Japan. His tour duties include San Diego, CA and New London, CT and the last 14 years in Charleston, SC Naval Station. As a Civilian he was employed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH as a cook supervisor at the base hospital for 22 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Leona Long Doneworth; four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Doneworth; son, Jeffery Doneworth both of Jacksboro; daughters, Darla and Jackie Doneworth; grandson, Jordan Thomas Doneworth all of LaFollette; sister, Mary Miller of Covington, KY; special Navy buddy, Vick Briscoe of Lincoln, MT; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were March 7 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Glen Petree officiating. Interment was in the Veteran's Cemetery in Knoxville. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Daniel L. "Don" Hunley, age 64 of Jacksboro died at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County on March 3. He was a member of the Middlesboro Highway Church of God. Preceded in death by his parents: Fred and Pearl Lawson Hunley. Survivors include his Fiancée, Clara Kennedy of Jacksboro; brothers: William "Curt" Hunley of LaFollette, Carl Hunley of Dayton, OH, Clarence Hunley of KY; sister: Ana Mae; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. No Funeral Services are planned at this time. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Werner Herman Hunley, age 56 of Caryville died March 8 at the Fort Sanders NHC in Knoxville. He was a member of the Bear Wallow Baptist Church. Mr. Hunley was an Army Veteran having served two tour in Vietnam. He was a member of 101st Airborne and Americal Division and was a recipient of the Purple Heart- the Bronze Star, the Silver Star and Soldiers Metal. Survivors include his wife, Myra Hunley of Knoxville; son, Michael Hunley of Rogers, AK; daughter, Bridgette Hunley of Murfreesboro; parents, F.A. and Gertrude Haungs Hunley of Caryville; sisters, Maria Browning of Powell, Linda Vincent of Gulfport, MS, Sandy Bridges of Cartersville, GA; 6 nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were March 9 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Duncan and Rev. Jobby Byrge officiating. Interment was in Campbell Memorial Gardens. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. M/Sgt. Floyd Monday, age 85 of Speedwell died March 1 at LaFollette Hospital. He was born October 2, 1918 in Claiborne County. He was a member of the Speedwell Academy Baptist Church. He served his country in the Air Force, during World War II and retired from the Air Force Reserve. He loved to hunt and fish. He was an avid member of the Republican Party. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Hattie Ausmus Monday; brother, Kermit Monday. Survivors include his wife, Anna Lee Holloway Monday; sons, Joseph Carter Lowe, II, Speedwell and Harry Martin Lowe, Well Springs; daughters, Dorothy Florenda Howard, Speedwell and Deborah Sue Tackett, Well Springs; sister, Juanita Shelton, Chattanooga; 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were March 4 at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Gary Mundy and Rev. James Branscomb officiating. Music was by the Glory Road Boys, Mike Ramsey and Amy Jo Childress. Interment was in the Beeler Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph Lowe III, Taylor Lowe, Alex Lowe, Mike Monday, Jerry Monday, and Glenn Monday. Military rites by the Military Funeral Honor Guard. Reece Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Raymond Pack age 78 of LaFollette died March 2, 2004, at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was a member of Cedar Ridge Methodist Church in Florida and a Navy Veteran of WWII. Survivors include his sons, Johnny Pack of Ft. Augustine, FL, Kenneth Pack of Bethesda, MD; daughter, Caroline Pack; brothers, Tom D. Pack, Jr. of Knoxville, Arlie Pack of Arizona, Charles Pack of Michigan, and Forrest Pack of Kentucky; sister, Mary Aileen Cassell of Knoxville; eight grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Graveside services were March 8 at East TN Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville with Rev. Mack Turner officiating. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Hugh L. Smith, Jr., age 78 of Clinton died March 2 at NHC Health Care in Oak Ridge. He was born July 6, 1925 in Campbell County. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church. He was of the U.S. Army having served in World War II. Preceded in death by his parents, Hugh L. Smith, Sr. and Julie Murray Smith; wife, Dorothy Smith, brothers, Olof and John D. Smith; sisters, Ocie Wood and Leona Duncan. Survivors include his son, Dennis and wife, Barbara Smith, Plainsfield, Ill; daughter, Debbie and husband, Ron Lane of Lebanon; brother, Conda "Dawton" , Clinton; sisters, Ruby, Almeda and Reva Smith, Clinton; three grandchildren and three great granddaughters; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were March 4 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with Rev. Jim McPherson and Rev. Mike Thompson officiating. Interment was in the Woodhaven Memorial Garden. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. James Robert Weaver Sr., age 86 of Jellico died March 3 at Beech Tree Manor Nursing Home. Survivors include his daughter, Jean Morris, Germany; sons, David Weaver, Greenville, Johnny and J.R. Weaver, Jellico; sister, Pearl Cooper; brothers, J.P. Weaver and Arvil Weaver; five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were March 5 at the Llewellyn Funeral Home with Rev. Duran Dixon officiating. Interment was in the Douglas Cemetery. Llewellyn Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Cordie Easter Wilson, age 81 of LaFollette died March 4 at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Knoxville. She was a member of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Wilson; daughter, Elsie S. Carroll; grandson, Robert Lee Plemons; parents, Rev. S. V. and Vedie Luttrell Wilson; brothers, Clayton, Ernest and Ullys Wilson; sisters, Edith Brantley and Carzenna Myers ;Son-in-law, Taylor Ray Carroll. Survivors include her son, Robert Ellis Wilson; daughters, Jewell Malicoat both of LaFollette, Glenna Plemons of Jackson, GA; 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; sisters, Izora Shoffiner of Laporte, IN, Rozetta Ballard of LaFollette; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were March 7 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Timmy Plemons, Rev. Kenneth Plemons, and Rev. Paul Hembree officiating. 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