From The Knoxville News Sentinel 9 Dec 2005 LEDFORD, WADE EDWARD - age 64, of Lafollette LEE, EULENE R. "GRANNY" - age 77, of Claxton LOGGINS, MRS. MARTHA ROSE CHAPMAN - age 80, formerly of Harriman, RAMSEY, MILDRED K - age 92 of Clinton STOOKSBURY, ESTELENE - age 82 of Heiskell, LEDFORD, WADE EDWARD - age 64, of Lafollette passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. He was of the Baptist faith. He was employed at Crutchfield Surveying. He retired from the National Guard & served in the US Army. Preceded in death by parents, Carl & Effie Lee Goins Ledford; sister, Betty Lynn Ledford; granddaughter, Heather Nicole Thacker. Survivors are daughters & sons-in-law: Rhonda & Bobby Braden, Briceville, Debbie & Timothy Thaker, Caryville, Donna & David Hamilton, Powell; son: Michael Wade Ledford, Jacksboro; 5 grandchildren; brother & sister-in-law: Jimmy & Sue Ann Ledford; sisters: Linda Hinch, Kathy & husband Harry Lee Brown, all of Lafollette, Shirley Guider, Ft. Myers, Fla.; several nieces & nephews. Services 8 PM Saturday Cross Chapel with Rev. Thomas Adkins officiating. Interment 2 PM Sunday Fincastle Cemetery with Military Honors. Family will receive friends 6 until 8 PM Saturday at Cross Funeral Home. Arrangements by Cross Funeral Home. LEE, EULENE R. "GRANNY" - age 77, of Claxton passed away Wednesday, at her home. She was a member of the Baptist faith & retired from Red Lobster. "Granny" loved to spend time with Kendra & her other grandkids & enjoyed fishing. She is preceded in death by her husband, George, parents, Nellie Rose & Clifford Moore, brothers, L.D., & Manuel, sisters, Betty Rose and Patsy. She is survived by sons, Andy, James & wife Bea, George "Pete" & wife Sandra, Gene & friend Pat Coates; daughters, Betty & husband Gary Maples, Linda Shelton & friend Ott, Vicky Lee & Paul Shakles, Brenda Wyke & husband Sam, Beulah "Tootie" Sands & husband Jim; devoted granddaughter, Nellie Lee; 25 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; brothers, Sammy Joe Moore, Alonzo Moore & wife Violet; devoted sister, Faye Elmore & husband Smokey; & sister, Emma Swely. Family & friends will gather at Woodhaven Funeral Home Friday from 6-8 PM for visitation. Graveside services will be held at Oak Ridge Memorial Park Saturday at 2:00 PM. Woodhaven Funeral Home, 945-3461, is honored to serve the family. LOGGINS, MRS. MARTHA ROSE CHAPMAN - age 80, formerly of Harriman, Tennessee, passed away Friday, December 2, 2005 in Conyers, Georgia. She was a member of the Conyers First United Methodist Church and was a member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Loggins was a sports fan and enjoyed eating peanuts while watching football, baseball and basketball. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. Preceded in death by parents, John W. & Stella Knight Chapman; husband, O. D. Loggins; sisters, Thelma Chapman Hart, Velma Phillips, Cora Sweat & Polly Chapman; brother, J. D. Chapman. Survivors include: daughter: Honna Gourley & husband, Billy, Conyers, GA; grandchildren: Lee Ann Loggins & special friend, Bill Walton, Atlanta, GA, Hugh Hendrickson, Wilmore, KY; great grandchild: Sumer Loggins, Atlanta, GA; sister: Juanita Barger, Wartburg, TN; brother: Jim Chapman & Wife, Barbara, Wartburg, TN; sister-in-law: Naomi Chapman, Wartburg, TN. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 9, 2005 at 12:00 Noon in the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Rev. Hugh Hendrickson officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow in Roane Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon at the Evans Mortuary. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mrs. Martha Rose Chapman Loggins. RAMSEY, MILDRED K - age 92 of Clinton passed away Wednesday at her home. She was a member of Mt. Piscah Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Leslie Ramsey. Survived by: daughter, Marolyn Patterson and husband Carl; grandchildren: Carl Patterson, Jr. of Port Ritchie, FL, Mark Patterson of Powell, Joni Patterson of Jefferson City; great-grandchildren: Luke Patterson, Patrick Patterson, Katie Patterson. Visitation will be held from 5-7 with service to follow at 7 pm Saturday at Woodhaven Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Sunday at 10 am at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. Woodhaven Funeral Home, 945-3461, is honored to serve the family. STOOKSBURY, ESTELENE - age 82 of Heiskell, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at Sweetwater Hospital. She retired from Clinton Utilities Board after 39 years of service and was a member of Fairview Freewill Baptist Church in Heiskell. Estelene was the last surviving child of the late John and Mary Jane Long Cox. She is preceded in death by: parents; sisters, Ethel Williams, Myrtle Reed, Roxie Graham, Ross Wallace, and Mae Steele; brothers, Floyd, Clyde, and Sam Cox. Survivors: husband of 47 years, Cecil Stooksbury; daughter, Jane & husband Ray Kile; closest friend since childhood, Marilda Wilson; brother & sisters-in-law, Milas & Edna Stooksbury, Nellie Wright. Special thanks to Kathy & Danny Stooksbury, UnaV Hammer, Tracy, Thomas, Stephanie, and Abigail Lee, St. Mary's Home Health of Union County, and the entire staff at St. Mary's Select Specialty Hospital for sharing their lives with her and making her last days enjoyable. The family will receive friends 11:00 am-12:30 pm, Saturday, December 10, 2005 at Fairview Freewill Baptist Church with funeral services following with Rev. Robert Hobbs officiating. Her burial will follow at Fairview Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Horton Collier, Gary Davis, Greg Fay, Danny Stooksbury, Gary Stooksbury, and Roger Stooksbury. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

Same to you Neal Merry Christmas and God Bless. Virginia > > From: [email protected] > Date: 2005/12/08 Thu AM 08:44:58 EST > To: [email protected] > Subject: [TNSCOTT] --Traditional from England > > God bless the master of [your] house, > The mistress also, > And all the little children, > That round the table go, > And all your kin and kinsmen > That dwell both far and near; > I wish you a Merry Christmas > And a Happy New Year. > > Neal-Jerry > > > > =========================================== > SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG > "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! > www.byrge.com/genealogy/ > Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ > PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD > > > ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== > Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator [email protected] > http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html Scott County Memories > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > >

I am forwarding this for Edward Smith Rae Davis-Smith http://www.angelfire.com/tn/sexton/index.html -------Original Message------- From: Edward Smith Dear Family and Friends, This short message is just to let you know that Dag and I are in our new home, and to give you the information on our new address. We are now living in the Alexander Chase sub-division in Cornelius, NC, which is just north of Charlotte. The mailing address is; Edward or Dagmar Smith 17107 Doe Valley Ct. Cornelius, NC 28032 Our new telephone numbers are; Home; 704-439-4418 (will be hooked up later today) Ed's cell # 704-560-2951 Dag's cell # 704-560-2956 Please also note that we have a new E-mail address. We are loking forward to hearing from each of you. Now I just need to get back to unpacking boxes!! Dag is in Mpls attending the eulogy for her sister, who passed away last Monday, and I need to have the place sufficently cleared out to allow her entrance to her new "digs".

God bless the master of [your] house, The mistress also, And all the little children, That round the table go, And all your kin and kinsmen That dwell both far and near; I wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year. Neal-Jerry =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From The Knoxville News Sentinel 8 Dec 2005 DAY, CHARLES H. - 83 of Knoxville, EPPES, CHARLES FUGATE, JR. - age 94, HALL, PATRICIA RUTH (PAT) - age 59, of Oak Ridge, TN, HANSARD, JOHN HARLEY - age 84 of Clinton, JONES, MR. CLINTON CHRISTOPHER - of LaFollette, STOOKSBURY, ESTELENE - age 82, of Heiskell, DAY, CHARLES H. - 83 of Knoxville, died at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was of the Baptist Faith. He retired from Oak Ridge Associated University after 32 years of service. He was a member of Chapter 24 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Preceded in death by: first wife, Elena Hunley Day; brothers, Bill and James Day. Survivors: wife of 37 years, Alice Day; son, Richard Day of Macy, Indiana; grandchildren, Brian of Kokomo, IN and Richie of Macy, IN; great-grandchildren, Katie and Lyla Day; sister, Lucille Weaver of Knoxville; brother, Bob Day of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Heart Association, 4708 Papermill Road, Knoxville 37909 or the American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville 37909. Family and friends will meet at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery at 1:15 p.m. Friday for a 1:30 p.m. graveside service and interment. Rev. Dick Bumgardner officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Mr. Day's guest book is also available at: www.stevensmortuaryinc.com. EPPES, CHARLES FUGATE, JR. - age 94, died December 5, 2005 at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. Born in the family home on Luttrell Street in Historic Fourth and Gill area, Charles attended Old Knoxville High School and the University of Tennessee where he played saxophone in junior high school, high school, university bands and several jazz bands. During the school year, Charles worked as an orderly at the Old General Hospital on Riverside Drive and for his father who owned Glen More Clothing. The day school was out, the Eppes family took the train to spend their summer at their home in Kinzel Springs (now Townsend, TN). Charles regularly played saxophone on weekends at the Kinzel Springs Pavilion. They returned home the week before Labor Day. After the outbreak of World War II, Mr. Eppes registered for the draft, but due to his hearing problems and impaired eyesight, he was exempt but was listed as "limited service." He was never called to duty. He worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority, moved his family to Oak Ridge in 1943, worked for MSI and continued his work as an accountant with Barber Buick, Reading Buick, Hoskins Drug Store and Valley Pontiac until he retired on April 1, 1979. After retirement, he and Helen devoted themselves to traveling and volunteer work in the community. Mr. Eppes was an avid Tennessee Lady Vols basketball fan and was looking forward to another outstanding year for the team. He was a devout Christian and remained active in his church, First Baptist Knoxville, until two weeks before his death. He was one of the older members of the church having been baptized when First Baptist Church was located on Gay Street. Mr. Eppes was a member of the Sons of the Revolution, the Jamestown Society, the Eppes Society, First Families of Tennessee and the Welsh Society. He was preceded in death by: his wife of 65 years, Helen Anderson Eppes; parents, Charles Fugate Eppes and Hattie Roberts Eppes; brother, Clarence Edward Eppes; sisters, Ethel Eppes Glenn, Ella Eppes Durham Williams, and Hattie Roberts Eppes Robertson. He is survived by: his daughter, Loucinda Jane Eppes of Knoxville; son, William Llewellyn Eppes and wife Ann FitzGerald Eppes, of Cary, NC; grandchildren, Jennifer Eppes Baker of Wake Forest, N.C., and William Llewellyn Eppes, Jr.; great grandchildren, Alyssa Margaret Baker, Benjamin Scott Baker, Bethany Christine Baker, and Tyler Lee Eppes (born on Charles' birthday March 19), other nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 9, at First Baptist Church, Knoxville, with the Dr. William D. Shiell, Rev. Dave Ward, Rev. Jud Reasons, and Rev. James Evers officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: grandson, William L. Eppes, Jr., nephews: Mike Cunningham, Jim Durham, R. Kent Farris, MD, William House, Jr., Robert P. Murrian, and Andrew Renfro. Family will receive friends 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 8, at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. HALL, PATRICIA RUTH (PAT) - age 59, of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away Monday, December 5th 2005 at Methodist Medical Center. Born in Nashville, TN, she is preceded in death by husband David M. Hall, mother Josephine Criswell and father John Criswell. She was a beloved mother and is survived by daughter Sabrina Renee Baird of Hampton, VA and son John Edward Baird of LaFollette, TN. Also survived by beloved pets Asta and Sneaky Pie Hall, granddogs Punkin, Bear, Katie, and Lando Baird. The family requests any memorials be in the form of contributions to the Oak Ridge Humane Society, 969 Oak Ridge Turnpike, PMB 366, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865)6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com HANSARD, JOHN HARLEY - age 84 of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was a member of Hinds Creek Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II as a Military Policeman. He retired from Martin Marietta after 34 years of service. John was an Auxiliary Police Officer for the City of Clinton and Security Officer for The University of Tennessee. John is preceded in death by: wife, Mary Viola Taylor Hansard; infant daughter, Violet Jean; parents, William and Nancy Hansard; sister, Mary Hughes; brothers, Adrian, Carson, Raymond, and Cecil Hansard. Survivors: son, Ronnie Hansard & wife Anna Lou of Clinton; daughters, Johnnie Fraker & husband Jackie of Clinton, Billie Sue Cooper of Clinton; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, December 8, 2005 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following in the Chapel with Rev. Hillard Harless, Jr., Rev. Kenny Sharp and Rev. Ernest Wright. His burial will be 11:00 am, Friday at Sunset Cemetery. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. JONES, MR. CLINTON CHRISTOPHER - of LaFollette, born November 13, 1937, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at his home. He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church and was retired from International Operating Engineers. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Golda W. and Mary Elizabeth Jones; and father-in-law, Andy Milton. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Andria Jones of LaFollette; son, Brad Jones of LaFollette; daughter and son-in-law, Christie and Ken Hill of Clinton, MS; grandchildren, Hannah and Holly Hill of Clinton, MS, Lauren Jones and Taylor Jones of Jacksboro; brother and sister-in-law, Glenn E. and Jewell Jones of LaFollette; sister, Annette Jones of LaFollette; mother-in-law, Pearl Milton of Duff; brother-in-law, Michael Milton of LaFollette; niece, Carol Vinsant of LaFollette; nephews, Russell Jones of LaFollette and Marson Milton of Jacksboro; uncle, Edison Brown of LaFollette; several cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday 8 p.m. at Walters Chapel with Rev. Bill Braden officiating. Family and friends will meet Friday at 10 a.m. at the Jones Cemetery for graveside services and interment. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday before services at Walters Funeral Home. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Clinton C. Jones. STOOKSBURY, ESTELENE - age 82, of Heiskell, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at Sweetwater Hospital. Arrangements were incomplete at press time. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From The Oak Ridger 7 Dec 2005 Charles Fugate Eppes Jr., age 94, of Oak Ridge, Mr. James Carl Hammond, age 54, of 293 Tobey Hollow Lane in Knoxville, formerly of Sunbright, Stella Marie Hamby Melhorn, age 90, of Wartburg, Richard Hicks "Dick" O'Hair, of West Knoxville, Tenn. Frances Seroba Skaggs Shifflett, Tom Randall Stokes, age 59, of Knoxville, Michael Ray Yancy, 38, of Oak Ridge, Charles Fugate Eppes Jr., age 94, of Oak Ridge, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. After the outbreak of World War II, Mr. Eppes registered for the draft, but due to his hearing problems and impaired eyesight, he was exempt but was listed as "limited service." He was never called to duty. He worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority, came to Oak Ridge in 1943, worked for MSI and continued his work as an accountant with Barber Buick, Reading Buick, Hoskins Drug Store and Valley Pontiac until he retired on April 1, 1979. He was a founding member of the '43 Club. After retirement, he and Helen devoted themselves to traveling and volunteer work in the community. Mr. Eppes was an avid Tennessee Lady Vols basketball fan and was looking forward to another outstanding year for the team. Born in the family home on Luttrell Street in Historic Fourth and Gill area, Charles attended Old Knoxville High School and the University of Tennessee where he played saxophone in junior high school, high school, university bands and several jazz bands. During the school year, Charles worked as an orderly at the Old General Hospital on Riverside Drive and for his father who owned Glen More Clothing. The day school was out, the Eppes family took the train to spend their summer at their home in Kinzel Springs (now Townsend, Tenn.). Charles regularly played saxophone on weekends at the Kinzel Springs Pavilion. They returned home the week before Labor Day. Mr. Eppes was a devout Christian and remained active in his church, First Baptist Knoxville, until two weeks before his death. He was one of the older members of the church having been baptized when First Baptist Church was located on Gay Street. Mr. Eppes was a member of the Sons of the Revolution, the Jamestown Society, the Eppes Society, First Families of Tennessee, and the Welsh Society. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Helen Anderson Eppes; parents, Charles Fugate Eppes and Hattie Roberts Eppes; brother, Clarence Edward Eppes; and sisters, Ethel Eppes Glenn, Ella Eppes Durham Williams, and Hattie Roberts Eppes Robertson. He is survived by his daughter, Loucinda Jane Eppes of Knoxville; son, William Llewellyn Eppes and wife Ann FitzGerald Eppes, of Cary, N.C.; grandchildren, Jennifer Eppes Baker of Wake Forest, N.C., and William Llewellyn Eppes Jr.; great-grandchildren, Alyssa Margaret Baker, Benjamin Scott Baker, Bethany Christine Baker, and Tyler Lee Eppes (born on Charles' birthday March 19); and other nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, at First Baptist Church, Knoxville, with the Rev. William D. Shiell, the Rev. Dave Ward, the Rev. Jud Reasons, and the Rev. James Evers officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: his grandson, William L. Eppes Jr.; nephews, Mike Cunningham, Jim Durham, R. Kent Farris, MD, William House Jr., Robert P. Murrian, and Andrew Renfro. Family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel in Knoxville. Mr. James Carl Hammond, age 54, of 293 Tobey Hollow Lane in Knoxville, formerly of Sunbright, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, at his brother's home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Mary Davis Hammond; and a brother, Lloyd Hammond Jr. He is survived by a brother, Floyd Hammond and special friend Carisa Woods of 293 Tobey Hollow Lane in Knoxville; a sister, Geneva Williams of Cleveland, Tenn.; and nieces, Tammy and Belinda Hammond, and Jamie Hammond, all of Knoxville. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, from 11 a.m. to noon at Schubert Funeral Home in Sunbright, will funeral services to follow with the Rev. Frank Kirby officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Sunbright. Schubert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Stella Marie Hamby Melhorn, age 90, of Wartburg, passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wartburg and was also a 1936 graduate of Oakdale High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, F. Edmond Melhorn; and their infant children, James and Virginia; her parents, William and Clara Ruppe Hamby; a sister, Katie Hamby; a brother; Charles Hamby; a daughter-in-law, Brenda Sexton Melhorn; a grandson, Joseph Melhorn; a great-grandson, Alex Goins; and a great-granddaughter, Neeley Elisabeth Prince. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Jean (and Wes) Bridwell of Lafayette, Tenn., Millie Norma Prince of Morristown, Faye (and Milton) Armstrong of Knoxville, Vicky (and Earl) Donald of Clinton, and Jerri Melhorn (and Jerry) Amonett of Oak Ridge; her sons, David Sr. (and Betty) Melhorn of Wartburg, Donald (and Ruth) Melhorn of Wartburg, Stanley (and Connie) Melhorn of Knoxville, Larry Melhorn of Wartburg, and Michael (and Doris ) Melhorn of Lancing; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; also several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; her sisters, Loella Melhorn of Kingston, Wilma Walker of Harriman, and Lena Henley of Oliver Springs; and her brother, Fred Hamby of Coalfield. The family received friends Sunday evening, Dec. 4, 2005, at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 5 to 8 p.m.. Funeral services followed at 8 p.m. with Pastor Robert Pfaff officiating. Graveside services were held Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the Camp Austin Church cemetery in Oakdale. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Melhorn family fund for her grandson, David (Henry) Melhorn Jr., who is awaiting a heart transplant at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Donations may be sent to Jerri Melhorn Amonett, 104 Antioch Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Schubert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Richard Hicks "Dick" O'Hair, of West Knoxville, Tenn., died Sunday, Dec. 4, 3005, following surgery for pancreatic cancer. He was born July 30, 1923, in Muskogee, Okla., to Ralph M. and Clara Hicks O'Hair. He grew up in Rock Hill, S.C., and graduated from Winthrop Training School in 1941. His college education was interrupted for three years by World War II and as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Infantry he saw action in France, Austria and Germany. He graduated from Davidson College in 1947 where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, football, wrestling and track teams, ODK, and the 1946 All-State football team. He also played for the Charlotte Clippers semi-pro football club. He married Harriette Dixon Grice on June 26, 1948. He was self-employed for many years in the insurance and estate planning field in Charlotte and worked for several years as a substitute teacher at Oak Ridge High School. In 1997, at the age of 74, he earned his MBA from Tusculum College. He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and later of First Presbyterian Church in Oak Ridge, serving as an Elder and teacher. He was devoted to his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Frances O'Hair Gayle. He is survived by caregiver and daughter, Bonnie O'Hair Murray and husband Sydney of West Knoxville; daughter, Amy O'Hair-Smith and husband Joe of Charlotte, N.C.; a son, Richard "Hap" O'Hair Jr. and wife Karen of High Point, N.C.; the children's mother, Harriette Grice O'Hair; grandchildren, Sydney Murray III, Richard O'Hair III, Colin Smith, Ashley O'Hair and Keely Smith; and a brother, Ralph M. O'Hair Jr. Interment will be in the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at First Presbyterian Church in Oak Ridge with full military honors. A reception will follow at the church. Memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 6106, Oak Ridge, TN 37831. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel in Knoxville is in charge of arrangements Frances Seroba Skaggs Shifflett, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, age 78, of Karns, passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at Fort Sanders Hospital. She was born in the town of Paragould, Greene County, Ark., on Feb. 13, 1927, and graduated in 1943 from Central High School in Cape Gireadeau, Mo. She was a member of The Church of the Good Samaritan. Mrs. Shifflett was preceded in death by her parents, Ina Belle and Webster Alexander Skaggs; a sister, Patricia Ella Snider; and a brother, Kendrick Skaggs. Frances is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Alvin D. Shifflett; sons, Robert D. Shifflett and wife Kimberly of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mark H. Shifflett and wife Pattricia of Roodhouse, Ill.; daughters, JoAnn Durant and husband Ronald, Janet L. Conley and husband David of Blue Springs, Mo., Barbara Gail Shifflett and husband William Harris of Knoxville; grandchildren, Erik E.W. and Sarah Gail Shifflett, Michael Muntifering, Christopher and Lindsey Durant, Steven Wills and Daniel Griffith, Morgan and Courtney Conley, Kimberly Oliver, and Madison Harris; nine great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, James Patrick Snider; sister-in-law, Kathy Skaggs; nieces and nephews, Mike, Cathy, Steve, Beth Ann, Tom and Steve; and many special great-nieces and nephews. She will live in the hearts of her family, friends and Max forever. Family and friends will gather at Weaver Funeral Home for visitation in honor of Mrs. Shifflett Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday at The Church of the Good Samaritan at 12:30 p.m. with Father Calhoun officiating, with burial to follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Weaver Funeral Home in Knoxville is in charge of arrangements. Tom Randall Stokes, age 59, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at Fort Sanders Parkwest Hospital. Tom was a radiation biologist in Oak Ridge in the early 1970s and then was the founder, owner and only CEO of NuCycle, a company that re-manufacturers ink ribbon and laser toner cartridges from computer printers and returns them to use. Tom continued to successfully operate NuCycle and remained a bachelor until 59 years of age, when he married the one love of his life, Sally Licata Stokes. Tom then experienced the happiest six months of his life until he tragically died from complications of cancer on December 5, 2005, at Park West Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sara C. Stokes, and father, Earl M. Stokes. Survivors include his wife, Sally Licata Stokes of Knoxville; mother-in-law, Nina Licata of New York; sisters, Ferris and husband Lynn Wood of Clinton, and Lyndall and husband Roger L. Ridenour of Clinton; brothers-in-law, Salvatore Licata and wife Jeanne of New York, and Anthony Licata of New York; seven nieces and nephews; and eight great nieces and nephews; two goddaughters; and many special friends and business associates. The family will receive friends from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at Memorial United Methodist Church with the funeral service following with Father Chris Michelson, Father Sam H. Payne, and the Rev. Don Thomas officiating. The burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Clinton. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Michael Ray Yancy, 38, of Oak Ridge, departed this earthly life on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville. He was born March 17, 1967, in Oak Ridge and was a 1986 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. He later attended Pellissippi State College where he received certificates in drafting and architecture. Michael accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of True Light Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Willie C. Yancy, whom he adored. Michael was a very loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. He loved telling jokes and making others laugh, as this was his special gift. His hobbies included watching movies, listening to music, hiking, camping, working on cars and watching football. He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his loving and devoted mother, Mary J. Yancy of Oak Ridge; father, Joseph H. Willis of Clinton; two loyal and dedicated brothers, Torey D. Yancy of Oak Ridge, and Anthony D. "Pete" Yancy of Huntsville, Ala.; a loving and devoted grandmother, Willie M. Yancy of Oak Ridge; aunts, Rosie Yancy Odem of Atlanta, Ga., and Betty S. (Tony) Cheeseman of Aurora, Colo.; uncles, the Rev. Charles E. (and Maria) Yancy of Knoxville, James L. Yancy of San Diego, Calif., Eddie J. Yancy of Columbus, Ga., and the Rev. John T. (and Althea) Yancy of Goosecreek, S.C.; special great uncle and aunt, George "Buddy" and Emma Sutton of Oak Ridge; and a host of cousins, other family and friends. Special friends include: Chris Wyrick, Chris Stout, Jerry Lewis, Jonathan Lewis, Chris Shirley, Santosh Prasad, Robbie Brooks and Greg Ward. A Going Home Service will be held at True light Missionary Baptist Church, 3229 George Light Road, Knoxville, TN 37931 (927-9996) on Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Darris D. Waters officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. A Repast will be held at the church immediately following the burial. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from noon until 1 p.m. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. 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Hey Tim! Can't believe your daughter is 12 already!! Time sure does fly, doesn't it! Enjoy her. She will be out and on her own before you can blink 3 times! The poem made me blink hard to hold back the tears. True for a lot of kids for a lot of different reasons. Have a Merry Christmas/Happy Holiday-whichever!! Julie Timothy N West wrote: > I couldn't resist this one. My 12 year old daughter sent this to me > today. It made me weep. > > I don't normally send this stuff on the list but I know many of you > would enjoy it. If not, just delete it. > > ...tim west... > Scott Co, TN Coordinator for the TNGenWeb Project > > **Daddy's Poem ** > > **Her hair was up in a pony tail, ** > **her favorite dress tied with a bow. ** > **Today was Daddy's Day at school, ** > **and she couldn't wait to go. ** > > **But her mommy tried to tell her, ** > **that she probably should stay home. ** > **Why the kids might not understand, ** > **if she went to school alone. ** > > **But she was not afraid; ** > **she knew just what to say. ** > **What to tell her classmates ** > **of why he wasn't there today. ** > > **But still her mother worried, ** > **for her to face this day alone. ** > **And that was why once again, ** > **she tried to keep her daughter home. ** > > **But the little girl went to school ** > **eager to tell them all. ** > **About a dad she never sees ** > **a dad who never calls. ** > > **There were daddies along the wall in back, ** > **for everyone to meet. ** > **Children squirming impatiently, ** > **anxious in their seats ** > > **One by one the teacher called ** > **a student from the class. ** > **To introduce their daddy, ** > **as seconds slowly passed. ** > > **At last the teacher called her name, ** > **every child turned to stare. ** > **Each of them was searching, ** > **a man who wasn't there. ** > > **"Where's her daddy at?" ** > **she heard a boy call out. ** > **"She probably doesn't have one," ** > **another student dared to shout. ** > > **And from somewhere near the back, ** > **she heard a daddy say, ** > **"Looks like another deadbeat dad, ** > **too busy to waste his day." ** > > **The words did not offend her, ** > **as she smiled up at her Mom. ** > **And looked back at her teacher, ** > **who told her to go on. *** > > **And with hands behind her back, *** > **slowly she began to speak. ** > **And out from the mouth of a child, ** > **came words incredibly unique. ** > > **"My Daddy couldn't be here, ** > **because he lives so far away. ** > **But I know he wishes he could be, ** > **since this is such a special day. *** > > **And though you cannot meet him, *** > **I wanted you to know. ** > **All about my daddy, ** > **and how much he loves me so. ** > > **He loved to tell me stories ** > **he taught me to ride my bike. ** > **He surprised me with pink roses, ** > **and taught me to fly a kite. ** > > **We used to share fudge sundaes, ** > **and ice cream in a cone. ** > **And though you cannot see him. ** > ***I'm not standing here alone. *** > > **"Cause my daddy's always with me, ** > **even though we are apart ** > **I know because he told me, ** > **he'll forever be in my heart" ** > > **With that, her little hand reached up, ** > **and lay across her chest. ** > **Feeling her own heartbeat, ** > **beneath her favorite dress. ** > > **And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads, ** > **her mother stood in tears. ** > **Proudly watching her daughter, ** > **who was wise beyond her years. ** > > **For she stood up for the love ** > **of a man not in her life. ** > **Doing what was best for her, ** > **doing what was right. ** > > **And when she dropped her hand back down, ** > **staring straight into the crowd. ** > **She finished with a voice so soft, ** > **but its message clear and loud. ** > > **"I love my daddy very much, ** > **he's my shining star. ** > **And if he could, he'd be here, ** > **but heaven's just too far. *** > > **You see he was a policeman *** > **and died just this past year ** > **When airplanes hit the towers ** > **and taught Americans to fear. ** > > **But sometimes when I close my eyes, ** > **it's like he never went away." ** > **And then she closed her eyes, ** > **and saw him there that day. *** > > **And to her mothers amazement, *** > **she witnessed with surprise. ** > **A room full of daddies and children, ** > **all starting to close their eyes. ** > > **Who knows what they saw before them, ** > **who knows what they felt inside. ** > **Perhaps for merely a second, ** > **they saw him at her side. *** > > **"I know you're with me Daddy," *** > **to the silence she called out. ** > **And what happened next made believers, ** > **of those once filled with doubt. ** > > **Not one in that room could explain it, ** > **for each of their eyes had been closed. ** > **But there on the desk beside her, ** > **was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose. ** > > **And a child was blessed, if only for a moment, ** > **by the love of her shining star. ** > **And given the gift of believing, ** > **that heaven is never too far. ** > > **They say it takes a minute to find a special ** > **person, an hour to appreciate them, ** > **a day to love them, but then an entire ** > **life to forget them. ** > > **Send this to the people you'll never forget and ** > **remember to send it also to the person that sent ** > **it to you. It's a short message to let them know ** > **that you'll never forget them. ** > > **If you don't send it to anyone, it means you're ** > **in a hurry and that you've forgotten your friends. ** > **Take the time...to live and love. ** > ***Until eternity. God bless** > > > > ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== > Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator [email protected] > http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html Scott County > Memories > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > >

Tim, Thanks for posting this. It was as if I was reliving this all over again. You see, I have never know what happened to my Dad. He disappeared back in the 50's and we never heard from him again. To this day, I still do not know for sure. The only thing we have to go on, so to speak, is what we were told by an Uncle. However, we have never been able to prove any of it. Just the same, when I read this, it was as if I was that little girl all over again. It really hit home for me. Thank you for sharing it. It is beautiful, but it makes me cry too. Bev --- "Timothy N. West" <[email protected]> wrote: > I couldn't resist this one. My 12 year old daughter > sent this to me > today. It made me weep. > > I don't normally send this stuff on the list but I > know many of you > would enjoy it. If not, just delete it. > > ...tim west... > Scott Co, TN Coordinator for the TNGenWeb Project > > **Daddy's Poem ** > > **Her hair was up in a pony tail, ** > **her favorite dress tied with a bow. ** > **Today was Daddy's Day at school, ** > **and she couldn't wait to go. ** > > **But her mommy tried to tell her, ** > **that she probably should stay home. ** > **Why the kids might not understand, ** > **if she went to school alone. ** > > **But she was not afraid; ** > **she knew just what to say. ** > **What to tell her classmates ** > **of why he wasn't there today. ** > > **But still her mother worried, ** > **for her to face this day alone. ** > **And that was why once again, ** > **she tried to keep her daughter home. ** > > **But the little girl went to school ** > **eager to tell them all. ** > **About a dad she never sees ** > **a dad who never calls. ** > > **There were daddies along the wall in back, ** > **for everyone to meet. ** > **Children squirming impatiently, ** > **anxious in their seats ** > > **One by one the teacher called ** > **a student from the class. ** > **To introduce their daddy, ** > **as seconds slowly passed. ** > > **At last the teacher called her name, ** > **every child turned to stare. ** > **Each of them was searching, ** > **a man who wasn't there. ** > > **"Where's her daddy at?" ** > **she heard a boy call out. ** > **"She probably doesn't have one," ** > **another student dared to shout. ** > > **And from somewhere near the back, ** > **she heard a daddy say, ** > **"Looks like another deadbeat dad, ** > **too busy to waste his day." ** > > **The words did not offend her, ** > **as she smiled up at her Mom. ** > **And looked back at her teacher, ** > **who told her to go on. *** > > **And with hands behind her back, *** > **slowly she began to speak. ** > **And out from the mouth of a child, ** > **came words incredibly unique. ** > > **"My Daddy couldn't be here, ** > **because he lives so far away. ** > **But I know he wishes he could be, ** > **since this is such a special day. *** > > **And though you cannot meet him, *** > **I wanted you to know. ** > **All about my daddy, ** > **and how much he loves me so. ** > > **He loved to tell me stories ** > **he taught me to ride my bike. ** > **He surprised me with pink roses, ** > **and taught me to fly a kite. ** > > **We used to share fudge sundaes, ** > **and ice cream in a cone. ** > **And though you cannot see him. ** > ***I'm not standing here alone. *** > > **"Cause my daddy's always with me, ** > **even though we are apart ** > **I know because he told me, ** > **he'll forever be in my heart" ** > > **With that, her little hand reached up, ** > **and lay across her chest. ** > **Feeling her own heartbeat, ** > **beneath her favorite dress. ** > > **And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads, ** > **her mother stood in tears. ** > **Proudly watching her daughter, ** > **who was wise beyond her years. ** > > **For she stood up for the love ** > **of a man not in her life. ** > **Doing what was best for her, ** > **doing what was right. ** > > **And when she dropped her hand back down, ** > **staring straight into the crowd. ** > **She finished with a voice so soft, ** > **but its message clear and loud. ** > > **"I love my daddy very much, ** > **he's my shining star. ** > **And if he could, he'd be here, ** > **but heaven's just too far. *** > > **You see he was a policeman *** > **and died just this past year ** > **When airplanes hit the towers ** > **and taught Americans to fear. ** > > **But sometimes when I close my eyes, ** > **it's like he never went away." ** > **And then she closed her eyes, ** > **and saw him there that day. *** > > **And to her mothers amazement, *** > **she witnessed with surprise. ** > **A room full of daddies and children, ** > **all starting to close their eyes. ** > > **Who knows what they saw before them, ** > **who knows what they felt inside. ** > **Perhaps for merely a second, ** > **they saw him at her side. *** > > **"I know you're with me Daddy," *** > **to the silence she called out. ** > **And what happened next made believers, ** > **of those once filled with doubt. ** > > **Not one in that room could explain it, ** > **for each of their eyes had been closed. ** > **But there on the desk beside her, ** > **was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose. ** > > **And a child was blessed, if only for a moment, ** > **by the love of her shining star. ** > **And given the gift of believing, ** > **that heaven is never too far. ** > > **They say it takes a minute to find a special ** > **person, an hour to appreciate them, ** > **a day to love them, but then an entire ** > **life to forget them. ** > > **Send this to the people you'll never forget and ** > **remember to send it also to the person that sent > ** > **it to you. It's a short message to let them know > ** > **that you'll never forget them. ** > > **If you don't send it to anyone, it means you're ** > **in a hurry and that you've forgotten your friends. > ** > **Take the time...to live and love. ** > ***Until eternity. God bless** > > > > ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== > Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator > [email protected] > http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html > Scott County Memories > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about > your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > > __________________________________________ Yahoo! DSL – Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com

THANK YOU,TIM........I GRAB THE KLEENEX EVERY TIME I READ THIS ........REMINDS ME OF ME AND MY DAD !!!!!!!!! BEV OWENS LOMAN

Now I am crying. Thank you Tim for posting this. I am going to save it after I send it to my friends. Rae Davis-Smith http://www.angelfire.com/tn/sexton/index.html -------Original Message------- From: [email protected] Date: 12/06/05 17:39:04 To: [email protected] Subject: [TNSCOTT] Daddy's Poem I couldn't resist this one. My 12 year old daughter sent this to me today. It made me weep. I don't normally send this stuff on the list but I know many of you would enjoy it. If not, just delete it. ..tim west... Scott Co, TN Coordinator for the TNGenWeb Project **Daddy's Poem ** **Her hair was up in a pony tail, ** **her favorite dress tied with a bow. ** **Today was Daddy's Day at school, ** **and she couldn't wait to go. ** **But her mommy tried to tell her, ** **that she probably should stay home. ** **Why the kids might not understand, ** **if she went to school alone. ** **But she was not afraid; ** **she knew just what to say. ** **What to tell her classmates ** **of why he wasn't there today. ** **But still her mother worried, ** **for her to face this day alone. ** **And that was why once again, ** **she tried to keep her daughter home. ** **But the little girl went to school ** **eager to tell them all. ** **About a dad she never sees ** **a dad who never calls. ** **There were daddies along the wall in back, ** **for everyone to meet. ** **Children squirming impatiently, ** **anxious in their seats ** **One by one the teacher called ** **a student from the class. ** **To introduce their daddy, ** **as seconds slowly passed. ** **At last the teacher called her name, ** **every child turned to stare. ** **Each of them was searching, ** **a man who wasn't there. ** **"Where's her daddy at?" ** **she heard a boy call out. ** **"She probably doesn't have one," ** **another student dared to shout. ** **And from somewhere near the back, ** **she heard a daddy say, ** **"Looks like another deadbeat dad, ** **too busy to waste his day." ** **The words did not offend her, ** **as she smiled up at her Mom. ** **And looked back at her teacher, ** **who told her to go on. *** **And with hands behind her back, *** **slowly she began to speak. ** **And out from the mouth of a child, ** **came words incredibly unique. ** **"My Daddy couldn't be here, ** **because he lives so far away. ** **But I know he wishes he could be, ** **since this is such a special day. *** **And though you cannot meet him, *** **I wanted you to know. ** **All about my daddy, ** **and how much he loves me so. ** **He loved to tell me stories ** **he taught me to ride my bike. ** **He surprised me with pink roses, ** **and taught me to fly a kite. ** **We used to share fudge sundaes, ** **and ice cream in a cone. ** **And though you cannot see him. ** ***I'm not standing here alone. *** **"Cause my daddy's always with me, ** **even though we are apart ** **I know because he told me, ** **he'll forever be in my heart" ** **With that, her little hand reached up, ** **and lay across her chest. ** **Feeling her own heartbeat, ** **beneath her favorite dress. ** **And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads, ** **her mother stood in tears. ** **Proudly watching her daughter, ** **who was wise beyond her years. ** **For she stood up for the love ** **of a man not in her life. ** **Doing what was best for her, ** **doing what was right. ** **And when she dropped her hand back down, ** **staring straight into the crowd. ** **She finished with a voice so soft, ** **but its message clear and loud. ** **"I love my daddy very much, ** **he's my shining star. ** **And if he could, he'd be here, ** **but heaven's just too far. *** **You see he was a policeman *** **and died just this past year ** **When airplanes hit the towers ** **and taught Americans to fear. ** **But sometimes when I close my eyes, ** **it's like he never went away." ** **And then she closed her eyes, ** **and saw him there that day. *** **And to her mothers amazement, *** **she witnessed with surprise. ** **A room full of daddies and children, ** **all starting to close their eyes. ** **Who knows what they saw before them, ** **who knows what they felt inside. ** **Perhaps for merely a second, ** **they saw him at her side. *** **"I know you're with me Daddy," *** **to the silence she called out. ** **And what happened next made believers, ** **of those once filled with doubt. ** **Not one in that room could explain it, ** **for each of their eyes had been closed. ** **But there on the desk beside her, ** **was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose. ** **And a child was blessed, if only for a moment, ** **by the love of her shining star. ** **And given the gift of believing, ** **that heaven is never too far. ** **They say it takes a minute to find a special ** **person, an hour to appreciate them, ** **a day to love them, but then an entire ** **life to forget them. ** **Send this to the people you'll never forget and ** **remember to send it also to the person that sent ** **it to you. It's a short message to let them know ** **that you'll never forget them. ** **If you don't send it to anyone, it means you're ** **in a hurry and that you've forgotten your friends. ** **Take the time...to live and love. ** ***Until eternity. God bless** ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator [email protected] http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html Scott County Memories ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

I couldn't resist this one. My 12 year old daughter sent this to me today. It made me weep. I don't normally send this stuff on the list but I know many of you would enjoy it. If not, just delete it. ...tim west... Scott Co, TN Coordinator for the TNGenWeb Project **Daddy's Poem ** **Her hair was up in a pony tail, ** **her favorite dress tied with a bow. ** **Today was Daddy's Day at school, ** **and she couldn't wait to go. ** **But her mommy tried to tell her, ** **that she probably should stay home. ** **Why the kids might not understand, ** **if she went to school alone. ** **But she was not afraid; ** **she knew just what to say. ** **What to tell her classmates ** **of why he wasn't there today. ** **But still her mother worried, ** **for her to face this day alone. ** **And that was why once again, ** **she tried to keep her daughter home. ** **But the little girl went to school ** **eager to tell them all. ** **About a dad she never sees ** **a dad who never calls. ** **There were daddies along the wall in back, ** **for everyone to meet. ** **Children squirming impatiently, ** **anxious in their seats ** **One by one the teacher called ** **a student from the class. ** **To introduce their daddy, ** **as seconds slowly passed. ** **At last the teacher called her name, ** **every child turned to stare. ** **Each of them was searching, ** **a man who wasn't there. ** **"Where's her daddy at?" ** **she heard a boy call out. ** **"She probably doesn't have one," ** **another student dared to shout. ** **And from somewhere near the back, ** **she heard a daddy say, ** **"Looks like another deadbeat dad, ** **too busy to waste his day." ** **The words did not offend her, ** **as she smiled up at her Mom. ** **And looked back at her teacher, ** **who told her to go on. *** **And with hands behind her back, *** **slowly she began to speak. ** **And out from the mouth of a child, ** **came words incredibly unique. ** **"My Daddy couldn't be here, ** **because he lives so far away. ** **But I know he wishes he could be, ** **since this is such a special day. *** **And though you cannot meet him, *** **I wanted you to know. ** **All about my daddy, ** **and how much he loves me so. ** **He loved to tell me stories ** **he taught me to ride my bike. ** **He surprised me with pink roses, ** **and taught me to fly a kite. ** **We used to share fudge sundaes, ** **and ice cream in a cone. ** **And though you cannot see him. ** ***I'm not standing here alone. *** **"Cause my daddy's always with me, ** **even though we are apart ** **I know because he told me, ** **he'll forever be in my heart" ** **With that, her little hand reached up, ** **and lay across her chest. ** **Feeling her own heartbeat, ** **beneath her favorite dress. ** **And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads, ** **her mother stood in tears. ** **Proudly watching her daughter, ** **who was wise beyond her years. ** **For she stood up for the love ** **of a man not in her life. ** **Doing what was best for her, ** **doing what was right. ** **And when she dropped her hand back down, ** **staring straight into the crowd. ** **She finished with a voice so soft, ** **but its message clear and loud. ** **"I love my daddy very much, ** **he's my shining star. ** **And if he could, he'd be here, ** **but heaven's just too far. *** **You see he was a policeman *** **and died just this past year ** **When airplanes hit the towers ** **and taught Americans to fear. ** **But sometimes when I close my eyes, ** **it's like he never went away." ** **And then she closed her eyes, ** **and saw him there that day. *** **And to her mothers amazement, *** **she witnessed with surprise. ** **A room full of daddies and children, ** **all starting to close their eyes. ** **Who knows what they saw before them, ** **who knows what they felt inside. ** **Perhaps for merely a second, ** **they saw him at her side. *** **"I know you're with me Daddy," *** **to the silence she called out. ** **And what happened next made believers, ** **of those once filled with doubt. ** **Not one in that room could explain it, ** **for each of their eyes had been closed. ** **But there on the desk beside her, ** **was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose. ** **And a child was blessed, if only for a moment, ** **by the love of her shining star. ** **And given the gift of believing, ** **that heaven is never too far. ** **They say it takes a minute to find a special ** **person, an hour to appreciate them, ** **a day to love them, but then an entire ** **life to forget them. ** **Send this to the people you'll never forget and ** **remember to send it also to the person that sent ** **it to you. It's a short message to let them know ** **that you'll never forget them. ** **If you don't send it to anyone, it means you're ** **in a hurry and that you've forgotten your friends. ** **Take the time...to live and love. ** ***Until eternity. God bless**

From The Knoxville News Sentinel 6 Dec 2005 CARMON, STEFAN DEWAYNE - age 18, STOOKSBURY, EARL C. - age 83, SUMMERS, DOYLE - age 94 of Clinton, TN, CARMON, STEFAN DEWAYNE - age 18, beloved son of Betty and Steve Carmon, went to be with Jesus, Saturday, December 3, 2005. He was a 2005 graduate of Clinton High School and was employed by Adrenaline Motor Sports. He was preceded in death by: paternal grandparents, James (Bees) Carmon, Sr. and Mary Carmon. Survivors: sister, Amanda & husband Travis Crowley; fiancé, Keely Elledge; grandparents, Joe (Pap) Welch and Betty Burgess; aunts, Judith Welch, Della Reynolds, Nancy Cananstar, Janice Hemphill, Lois Humphrey, Sue Russell; uncle, James Carmon, Jr.; cousins, Daniel Veals & wife Chantal, future cousin Unity Stefanie, Brandy Veals, Wesley Weaver, Caitlin Weaver, and Joe Welch; many friends. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following in the Chapel with Rev. Roger Pugh officiating. The family has asked that friends and family meet at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home at 10:30 am, Thursday to go in procession to Bells Campground for an 11:00 am graveside. Pallbearers are: Daniel Veals, Travis Crowley, Wesley Weaver, Drew Irons, Jon Johnson, and Matt Johnson, all were loved like a brother. He brightened the lives of all who know him; his light will glow in our hearts forever. You won the race, little buddy. Holley- Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. STOOKSBURY, EARL C. - age 83, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2005 at Cleveland Community Hospital in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was born in Loyston, Tennessee and was a veteran of the Army having served in World War II and resided most of his life in Anderson County area, but also lived in Highland, Indiana for 14 years where he worked and retired from Youngstown Steel. He was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. He loved his family and serving the Lord through gospel music. He sang and played the guitar in several gospel groups beginning in the fifties with a family group, the Stooksbury Quartet. Earl is preceded in death by: parents, Cas and Ada Stooksbury; wife, Nora Daugherty Stooksbury; daughter, Earlene Sue Hoover; brothers, Lillard, Chester and Maynard Stooksbury. Survivors: wife, Ilene Goins Stooksbury of Cleveland; sister, Vonette Wood of Norris; special sister-in-law, Maurice Stooksbury of Clinton; son, Ricky and wife Mary Stooksbury of Crown Point, IN; daughters, Gail and husband Ronald Meredith of LaFollette, Karen Thorpe of Pigeon Forge, Tammy & husband Ronnie Martin of Orlando, FL; special step daughter, Barbara & husband Don Palmer of Cleveland; step sons, Ronnie & wife Jean Goins of Andersonville, Donnie & wife Lee Goins of Oliver Springs; 16 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following in the Chapel. The burial will be 11:00 am, Wednesday at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. SUMMERS, DOYLE - age 94 of Clinton, TN, passed away Sunday morning December 4, 2005 at Windwood Health Care Center in Clinton, TN. Doyle was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by: wife, Alta Summers; parents, Lorance & Sarah Summers; daughters, Geraldine Summers & Shirlene Taylor; sister, Imajean; brothers, Everette, RL & Edgar Summers. Survivors: sons, Donnie & Sharon Summers of Clinton, TN, Ronnie & Marilyn Summers of OH, Denver & Bonnie Summers of IN, Eugean Summers of KY; daughters, Janice & Dave Heithaus of OH, Shelby & Richard Savage of OH, Ruth & Tom Roberts of FL; brothers, Arvil (Shorty) & Thelma Summers of Maryland; sister, Annis & Harland Ridenour of Clinton, TN; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces & nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends at Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN Wednesday, December 7, 2005 from 6:00-8:30 pm with funeral service following at 8:30 pm in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN with the Rev. Ray Buchanan officiating. Interment will be Thursday, December 8, 2005 at 11:00 am at the Bakersforge Cemetery in LaFollette, TN. Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN is in charge of all arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From The Oak Ridger 5 Dec 2005 Katherine Alice Leftwich Cavanaugh, 85, of Kingston, Ernest Steven "Doc" Combs, 77, of Oak Ridge Reverend John Edward "Ed" Craven, 81, Benjamin French Johnson, 73, of Knoxville Mr. Arnold Ray Kidwell Jr., age 41, of the Ozone community in Rockwood, Graydon Duane Whitman, 84, of Oak Ridge, Katherine Alice Leftwich Cavanaugh, 85, of Kingston, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born Dec. 29, 1919, in Cookeville, Tenn., the daughter of Samuel Ernest Leftwich and Sarah Lois Wirt Leftwich. Mrs. Cavanaugh was a homemaker and a member of West Village Christian Church. She enjoyed gardening and crafts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Philip Cavanaugh, on Feb. 11, 1986. She is survived by her son, John Philip Cavanaugh of Kingston; brothers, Ralph Leftwich and wife Mary Elizabeth of Crossville, Robert Leftwich of Madison, and Sam Leftwich and wife Dot of Nashville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, at 2 p.m. at West Village Christian Church with the Rev. Brian Lakin officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to the West Village Christian Church, Building Fund, 637 Robertsville Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday from noon until 2 p.m. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. Ernest Steven "Doc" Combs, 77, of Oak Ridge died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005. Born July 8, 1928, in Salyersville, Ky., he was the son of Leslie and Gustava Combs. He spent his school years in Portsmouth, Ohio, where he developed a love for music. He played the cornet as a 12-year-old in the high school band where he met his high-school sweetheart, Marilyn. They were married June 20, 1948, and were married for 56 years until her death in 2004. Mr. Combs attended Northwestern University and later graduated from Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Ky., with a bachelor's degree in music. He obtained his master's degree from George C. Peabody College. He taught high school bands in Bowling Green, Franklin and Mayfield, Ky., and Donelson, Tenn., before moving his family to Oak Ridge. He was the band director of the Oak Ridge High School Band from 1960 to the early '80s, and was affectionately given the name of "Doc" by his students. During his tenure, he also served as the music coordinator for the school system. Mr. Combs took his band on their first overseas tour to perform in Europe in 1971. He continued these tours every other year for several years. After retirement, Mr. Combs coordinated tours for other musical and senior citizen groups through his affiliation with Polaris Travel. Mr. Combs revived and directed the Oak Ridge Community Band and Wind Ensemble for over 30 years until retiring due to his diminished sight. He remained active with the band as Conductor Emeritus until his death. He directed his last concert on Nov. 13, 2005, in Deland, Fla., where he guest-conducted the Stetson University Band at the Florida Bandmaster Association Hall of Fame that honored a former student. Mr. Combs was a member of the Civitan Club, National Band Association, Phi Beta Mu, and MENC. He was honored as one of the 10 Most Outstanding Band Directors in the United States in 1968 by The School Musician Magazine. That same year, he received the "Distinguished Bandmaster of America" award from First Chair of America Organization. The city of Oak Ridge honored him twice by proclaiming Sept. 14, 1980, and Nov. 24, 1996, as Steve "Doc" Combs Day. In 1998, the Oak Ridge Rotary Club presented him with the Vocational Service Award. In addition to his love of music and travel, he enjoyed fi shing, golfing, art, and spending time with his family. The Combses were members of the United Church, Chapel on the Hill where he was the choir director for many years. He was currently a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Mr. Combs was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Revare Combs. Survivors include daughters, Judith Stephanie Evans and husband, John of Port St. Joe, Fla., Victoria Celeste Rose of Athens, Ala., Leslie S. Holman and husband, David of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Virginia Reid Stevens and husband, George of Chattanooga; sisters, Betty Safis of Baxter, Tenn., and Ginny Koppers of Cincinnati, Ohio; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family requests that any memorials be made in the form of donations to the Oak Ridge Community Band/Wind Ensemble, P.O. Box 6980, or Oak Ridge High School, for the Band Program, 127 Providence Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 . Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, located on the Turnpike. Services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, at First United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. with burial following at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Reverend John Edward "Ed" Craven, 81, former pastor of the Oak Ridge Alliance Church (formerly Community Church of Oak Ridge), died Monday night, Nov. 28, 2005, at the Heritage Greens Arboretum in Greensboro, N.C. Born Aug. 26, 1924, in High Point, N.C., Rev. Craven was the son of John Alson and Myrtie Mae Stout Craven of Seagrove, N.C. He graduated from Coleridge High School in Coleridge, N.C. Before entering the ministry he had numerous jobs including working for Duke Power Company in Winston-Salem, N.C. where he came to Christ under the ministry of the Rev. Jimmy Strickland and met his future wife, Devota Jean Ashburn. Rev. Craven was a graduate of Piedmont Bible College in Winston-Salem, N.C. and did graduate work at the Missionary Training Institute of Nyack, N.Y. Rev. Craven first came to Community Church of Oak Ridge in 1955, after serving three years as minister of the Biltmore Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, in Asheville, N.C. Rev. Craven served three separate tenures at the Oak Ridge Alliance Church: 1955-1960; 1965-1971; and 1976-1987. During his career he also pastored churches in Eldorado, N.C.; Charlottesville, Va.; Durham, N.C.; Lexington, N.C.; and Tuscaloosa, Ala. In 1990, Rev. Craven returned to Oak Ridge where he remained active in Oak Ridge Alliance Church in various roles until 2004, most recently serving as Pastor Emeritus. In Greensboro, he continued his ministry as a witness for the Lord to others until his death. In addition to his life-long career in ministry, Rev. Craven also enjoyed model trains, gardening, golf, and his grandchildren. Rev. Craven was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Devota; a granddaughter, Annie Marie Craven; and three brothers, Resal, William, and Don Craven. Rev. Craven is survived by two sons, John E. Craven Jr. and his wife Leslie, of Greensboro, N.C., and Philip E. Craven and his wife Darlene, of St. Simons Island, Ga.; a daughter, Jean C. McLuckey and her husband Scott, of West Lafayette, Ind.; a sister, Ada Ruth Weatherly of Atlanta, Ga.; and three brothers, Jack, Sidney, and Kermit Craven, of North Carolina. Rev. Craven is also survived by nine grandchildren, Kimberly and John Edward Craven III of Greensboro; Philip, Jordan, Richie, and Andy Craven of St. Simons Island; and Morgan, Ian, and Jackson McLuckey of West Lafayette. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005, at Oak Ridge Alliance Church with the Rev. Dale Crank officiating. A graveside service and the interment of Rev. Craven's ashes will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in the form of donations to Oak Ridge Alliance Church, 109 Raleigh Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, or Hospice of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27409. Benjamin French Johnson, 73, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, at Baptist West Hospital in Knoxville. Mr. Johnson was born March 10, 1932, in New Castle, Pa., to the late Baxter French and Grace Weaver Johnson. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge, past president of the Oak Ridge Lions Club, past treasurer of the Oak Ridge Boys Club, member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, National Contract Management Association, and the Oak Ridge Elks Lodge No. 1684. Mr. Johnson was a retired auditor with Martin Marietta Corp. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Hankal Johnson, and also by his second wife, Velma Soard Johnson, and his third wife, Mildred Cappiello Johnson. He was survived by a son, William French Johnson and wife Virginia of Claxton; a daughter, Karen Ann Wright of Jacksonville, Fla.; three brothers, Robert Johnson of Lake Zurich, Ill; Homer Melvin Johnson of New Castle, Pa; and Clyde H. Johnson of Virginia Beach, Va.; one sister, Mary Ann Martin of Annandale, Va.; a stepson, Anthony P. Cappiello Jr. of Knoxville; and a step daughter Candace Cappiello of Alexandria, Va. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, in the chapel of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Mooney officiating. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Lynnhurst Cemetery, 4717 N. Broadway, Knoxville, Tenn. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. An online register book is available at www.martinoakridgefuneralhome.com. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Arnold Ray Kidwell Jr., age 41, of the Ozone community in Rockwood, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, at Fort Sanders Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member and song leader of Calvary Baptist Church in Kingston. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was employed for 16 years as a security inspector at Y-12 in Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by father, Arnold Kidwell Sr. Survivors include his wife, Regina Kidwell of Rockwood; daughters, Kristy Hodges and husband Stacy of Chattanooga, and Arah Kidwell of Rockwood; son, Josiah Kidwell of Rockwood; grandchildren, Cheyanne and Lydia Hodges; mother, Joyce Kidwell of Rockwood; sisters, Gwen Hasbrouck and husband Rick of Oak Ridge, Kathy Kidwell of Rockwood, and Lisa Dayton and husband Allen of Harriman; nieces, Kerigan Smith, Gracea Smith, Tasha Lowery, and Autumn Dayton; nephews, Derek Lowery, A.J. McNeal, Hutson Smith, and Titan Dayton; father and mother-in-law, Jerry and Vivian Hutson of Rockwood; and sister and brother-in-law, Greta and Tim Smith of Crossville. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, from the chapel of Evans Mortuary with the Rev. Jeff Plemons officiating. Graveside service and interment will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Ozone Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Evans Mortuary. Evans Mortuary in Rockwood is serving the family of Mr. Arnold Ray Kidwell Jr. Lewis P. Twichell died on Nov. 23, 2005, at the age of 85, in Leroy Ill. Mr. Twichell lived and worked in Oak Ridge Tenn., at the Y-12 Plant, from 1944 to 1956. Lewis Twichell was born on Jan. 26, 1920, in Chicago, the second son of Marjorie Ruth Twichell and Jonas Joseph Twichell. He grew up in Des Plaines, Ill., and graduated from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana in 1943 with a degree in chemical engineering. He married Mae Cleek of Mahomet, Ill., on June 19, 1943, and spent his World War II years in the Army in Oak Ridge, Tenn., assigned to work on the Manhattan Project. Mr. Twichell went to work for Union Carbide Corporation after the military. He held increasingly high-level management positions with the company throughout his career and lived in the New York City area, Grand Junction, Colo., and Johannesburg, South Africa, among other locations. In 1961, he received the K.C. Li Medal and Award from Columbia University for pioneering work in tungsten technology. He retired from Union Carbide in 1980 after 34 years of service. He and his wife returned to central Illinois to live out their retirement years. Lewis Twichell was married to Mae C. Twichell for 50 years. She died in April 1993. In November 1995 he married Marjorie Wheeles Cleek of Farmer City, Ill. In addition to his beloved wife Monnie, Mr. Twichell is survived by his three daughters, Donna Twichell Roberts of Brookfield,Conn; Bonnie Inscho (son-in-law Tom) and Rebecca Twichell, all of Fort Collins, Colo. He is also survived by his grandchildren Adria Roberts of Brookfield,Conn; Eric Inscho of Fargo,N.D; and Laura Inscho of Denver,Colo. Lewis Twichell has two great-grandchildren, Julian and Anisa Inscho, and is also survived by two step-daughters and their families. Graydon Duane Whitman, 84, of Oak Ridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, at St. Mary's Residential Hospice in Knoxville, Tenn. He was born March 12, 1921, in Fostoria, Ohio, the son of Cassius E. and Florence E. Whitman. He graduated from Fostoria High School where he played on a 1938 undefeated football team ranked second in the state. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers and came to Oak Ridge in March of 1944 as a member of the Special Engineer Detachment. He retired from Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. in 1986. He worked in a variety of operation, development, design and management positions in isotope separation, high temperature component development, heat transfer, nuclear reactor operation, gas cooled reactors, nuclear reactor safety and pressure vessel technology. He was a supervisor in calutron operation in Y-12 and worked in calutron development in stable isotope separations. He conceived and designed high temperature sodium heat transfer equipment and held patents on steam generators. He was an operations supervisor on the Aircraft Reactor Experiment, the forerunner of the Molten Salt Reactor. He managed and participated in a number of seismic analyses of gaseous diffusion plants. He was manager of the Experimental Gas Cooled Reactor activities at ORNL. He was editor of the Technology of Pressure Vessels For Water-Cooled Nuclear Reactors and participated in the development of and was a manager of the Heavy Section Steel Technology Program which is internationally recognized for contributions to light water reactor pressure vessel code rules and safety. At retirement, he was a section head in the Engineering Technology Division at ORNL. He was a member of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers and served as chairman of the local section. He was a member of the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers, Pressure Vessel Research Committee, American Concrete Institute and was a Corporate Engineering Fellow, Union Carbide Corporation and Martin Marietta Energy Systems. He was active in an early Anderson County Sportsmen's Club and participated in many fishing tournaments and environmental activities. He had a great interest in golf and was a member of the Oak Ridge Country Club and the East Tennessee Senior Golf Association and served as a club representative and board member for the latter. He participated in many tournaments throughout the area. He was a member of the Oak Ridge Dance Club, one of the oldest social organizations in Oak Ridge, having been founded in 1946. He worked at the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau as a volunteer for many years and developed data on visitation patterns and conducted tours. He served as a guide on DOE plant tours and gave presentations on early Oak Ridge activities to many groups. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and served on the church board and as an usher. Graydon is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Lucille Cobble Whitman; their son, Richard B. Whitman and his wife, Michelle; their daughter, Patricia W. Griffin and her husband, Stephen D. Griffin Jr.; and their five grandchildren, Chelsie A. Griffin, Stephen Dale Griffin III, Lauren T. Whitman, MeKenzie B. Whitman, and Braden A. Whitman, all of Knoxville. Following his wishes, his body was cremated, and his remains will be buried in the Memorial Garden at First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, from 1 to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge prior to the memorial service at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Completing the Gift Fund of First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge. The family would like to especially thank Drs. David Stanley, Michael Thompson, and Phillip Ricks at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, as well as the staff at St. Mary's Residential Hospice in Knoxville, for their kindness and compassion. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. 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From the Knoxville News Sentinel 5 Dec 2005\\ KIDWELL, MR. ARNOLD RAY JR. - age 41, Ozone Community, Rockwood, TN, WHITMAN. GRAYDON DUANE - 84 of Oak Ridge, KIDWELL, MR. ARNOLD RAY JR. - age 41, Ozone Community, Rockwood, TN, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2005 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member and song leader of Calvary Baptist Church in Kingston, TN. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was employed for 16 years as a Security Inspector at Y-12 in Oak Ridge. Preceded in death by: father, Arnold Kidwell, Sr. Survivors include: wife, Regina Kidwell, Rockwood, TN; daughters, Kristy Hodges & husband, Stacy, Chattanooga, TN, Arah Kidwell, Rockwood, TN; son, Josiah Kidwell, Rockwood, TN; grandchildren, Cheyanne & Lydia Hodges; mother, Joyce Kidwell, Rockwood, TN; sisters, Gwen Hasbrouck & husband, Rick, Oak Ridge, TN, Kathy Kidwell, Rockwood, TN, Lisa Dayton & husband, Allen, Harriman, TN; nieces, Kerigan Smith, Gracea Smith, Tasha Lowery, Autumn Dayton; nephews, Derek Lowery, A.J. McNeal, Hutson Smith, Titan Dayton; father & mother-in-law, Jerry & Vivian Hutson, Rockwood, TN; sister & brother-in-law, Greta & Tim Smith, Crossville, TN. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Rev. Jeff Plemons officiating. Graveside and interment will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in the Ozone Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Evans Mortuary. Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is serving the family of Mr. Arnold Ray Kidwell, Jr. WHITMAN. GRAYDON DUANE - 84 of Oak Ridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 3, 2005 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice in Knoxville. Born March 12, 1921 in Fostoria, Ohio the son of Cassius E. and Florence E. Whitman. Graduated from Fostoria High School where he played on a 1938 undefeated football team ranked second in the State. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers and came to Oak Ridge in March of 1944 as a member of the Special Engineer Detachment. He retired from Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. in 1986. He worked in a variety of operation, development, design and management positions in isotope separation, high temperature component development, heat transfer, nuclear reactor operation, gas cooled reactors, nuclear reactor safety and pressure vessel technology. He was a Supervisor in Calutron operation in Y12 and worked in Calutron development in stable isotope separations. He conceived and designed high temperature sodium heat transfer equipment and held patents on steam generators. He was an Operations Supervisor on the Aircraft Reactor Experiment the forerunner of the Molten Salt Reactor. He managed and participated in a number of seismic analyses of gaseous diffusion plants. He was manager of the Experimental Gas Cooled Reactor activities at ORNL. He was editor of the Technology of Pressure Vessels For Water-Cooled Nuclear Reactors and participated in the development of and was a manager of the Heavy Section Steel Technology Program which is internationally recognized for contributions to light water reactor pressure vessel code rules and safety. At retirement he was a Section Head in the Engineering Technology Division at ORNL. He was a member of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers and served as chairman of the local section. He was a member of the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers, Pressure Vessel Research Committee, American Concrete Institute and was a Corporate Engineering Fellow, Union Carbide Corporation and Martin Marietta Energy Systems. He was active in an early Anderson County Sportsmen's Club and participated in many fishing tournaments and environmental activities. He had a great interest in golf and was a member of the Oak Ridge Country Club and the East Tennessee Senior Golf Association and served as a club representative and board member for the latter. He participated in many tournaments throughout the area. He was a member of the Oak Ridge Dance Club, one of the oldest social organizations in Oak Ridge, having been founded in 1946. He worked at the Oak Ridge Convention an Visitors Bureau as a volunteer for many years and developed data on visitation patterns and conducted tours. He served as a guide on DOE plant tours and gave presentations on early Oak Ridge activities to many groups. He was a member of The First United Methodist Church and served on the church board and as an usher. Graydon is survived by: his beloved wife of 58 years, Lucille Cobble Whitman; their son, Richard B. Whitman and his wife, Michelle; their daughter, Patricia W. Griffin and her husband, Stephen D. Griffin, Jr.; and their five grandchildren, Chelsie A. Griffin, Stephen Dale Griffin, ill. Lauren T. Whitman, MeKenzie B. Whitman, and Braden A. Whitman, all of Knoxville. Following his wishes his body was cremated, and his remains will be buried in the Memorial Garden at First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 6, 2005 from 1 to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge prior to the memorial service at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Completing the Gift Fund of First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge. The family would like to especially thank Drs. David Stanley, Michael Thompson, and Phillip Ricks at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge as well as the staff at St. Mary's Residential Hospice in Knoxville for their kindness and compassion. Weatherford Mortuary in charge of the arrangements. An on-line guestbook can be signed at: www.weatherfordmortuary.com. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From The Knoxville News Sentinel 4 Dec 2005 COMBS, ERNEST STEVEN "DOC" - age 77, of Oak Ridge HALL, JAMES A. - age 40 of Knoxville KITTS, SEIGLE - age 90 of Maryville formerly of Lake City COMBS, ERNEST STEVEN "DOC" - age 77, of Oak Ridge passed away Thursday December 1, 2005 at his residence. Mr. Combs was born July 8, 1928 in Salyersville, KY to the late Leslie and Gustava Combs. Mr. Combs received his B.S. degree from Western Kentucky University in Stern, KY and his Masters from Peabody University in Nashville. He retired in 1984 from the Oak Ridge School system as Band Director after 24 years of service. He was the director of the Oak Ridge Community Band and was a member of the Civitan, The National Band Association, and M.E.N.C. He enjoyed music and traveling, and attended the United Church Chapel On The Hill. His wife Marilyn Revare Combs of 56 years and a brother William Combs preceded Mr. Combs in death. He is survived by four daughters; Judy Evans and her husband John of Port St. Joe, FL, Vicki Rose of Athens, AL, Leslie Holman and husband Dave of Murfreesboro, TN, and Ginny Stevens and husband George of Chattanooga, TN; two sisters Betty Safis of Baxter, TN and Ginny Koppers of Cincinnati, OH; 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday December 7, 2005 at 1:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-9 Monday at First United Methodist Church. An online register book is available at www.martinoakridgefuneralhome.com Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements HALL, JAMES A. - age 40 of Knoxville passed away Thursday, Dec. 1 2005. He was manager of NAPA Auto Parts Store in Clinton, TN. Survived by parents James B. and Frances E. Hall; sister Debbie Presley; niece Christi A. Treece all of Knoxville. Funeral service 8 PM Monday Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Rev. Michael Taylor officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 AM at Greenwood Cemetery Tuesday for interment service at 11 AM. Family will receive friends 6-8 PM Monday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel, 922-9195. KITTS, SEIGLE - age 90 of Maryville formerly of Lake City passed away Friday, December 2, 2005 at his home. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Maryville. He was a 59 year member of the Lions Club, and was a Veteran of WWII serving as a Flight Officer in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Helmi Kitts; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Joe Styke of Maryville; daughter, Kristin Barge of Mt. Juliet, TN; grandson, Logan Styke of Maryville; nephew, Donnie Fritts of Douglasville, GA. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday at Main Street Baptist Church, Lake City with Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating. The interment will follow in Leach Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Main Street Baptist Church 215 4th Street Lake City, TN 37769. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville 982-6812 www.mccammonammonsclick.com =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From the LaFollette Press 1 Dec 2005 Joe Bennie Bailey, age 71 of LaFollette Glenn C. Baird, age 89 of Jellico James Edward Branam, 67, of Jellico Jimmie E. Branson, age 62 of Speedwell Margaret Carroll, age 79 of LaFollette Lucretia Bean Clawson, age 83, of Speedwell, Lenville Alec Hembree, age 72 Essie Leach, age 84 of LaFollette Elberta Ledford, age 90 of Jellico Fred Harrison Long, Sr., age 88 of Lake City Ben Samuel Malicoat, age 68 of Jellico Paris Franklin Nance, age 73, of Jacksboro, Clara Sellers, age 68 of Jellico Johnny James Todd, age 60 of Riverside, OH, formerly of Jellico, Maggie Welch, age 79 of Sidney, OH Ruby Wilson, age 87 of the Cumberland View Community in Jacksboro Joe Bennie Bailey, age 71 of LaFollette passed away Nov. 21 at his home. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Korea Conflict. He was a member of the United States Pipe Fitters Association. He also enjoyed canning food from his garden, and fishing. He was a very kind hearted man and enjoyed everyone he met. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He received numerous awards while he was employed at Lockheed Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Jessie Hill Bailey. He is survived by his wife, Diane Bailey; son, Joe Bailey Jr.; sons and daughters in law, David and Cindy Bailey all of LaFollette, Michael and Mandy Bailey of Friendsville, TN; son, Toby Joseph Bailey of LaFollette; daughter, Sheena Bailey of Caryville; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild; brothers, Franklin Bailey of LaFollette, Dennis Bailey of Xenia, OH, Eddie Bailey of LaFollette; sister, Linda Heatherly of LaFollette; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.Funeral services were Nov. 22 in the Martin Wilson Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Hicks officiating. Interment will be at 2 p.m. on Nov. 23 in the Bethlehem Cemetery. The Campbell County Honor Guard will be in charge of grave side services. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Glenn C. Baird, age 89 of Jellico passed away Nov. 26 at the Beech Tree Manor. He was preceded in death by his son, Etheridge Baird. He is survived by his sons, Greg Baird and wife, JoAnn of Corbin, KY and Thurman Baird of LaFollette; daughter, Glenda Brewster and husband, Randy of Jellico; nine grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; sister in law, Katherine Baird of Jellico Creek, KY; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Nov. 27 at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lester Cox officiating. Interment was in the Huddleston Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. James Edward Branam, 67, of Jellico passed away Nov. 23 at the family residence. He was born Jan. 17, 1938 at Jellico. He retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company after over 23 years service as a sales representative. He was Chairman of Jellico Electric Board and former Chairman of the School Board. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmore and Mabel Layne Branam and a sister-in-law, Wanda Broyles. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jana Daugherty Branam of Jellico; brothers, John R. Branam and wife, Betty, of Clinton, Bill R. Branam and wife, Georgia, of Pioneer; sisters-in-law, Leona Beasley, Lucille Haggard, Jeanie Parks and Carol Schultz; special nieces and nephews, John Elmore Branam, Karen (Beasley) Chewing, Gary Beasley, Nancy (Broyles) Johnson, Aaron Broyles, Ricky Parks, Michelle (Davis) Rakestraw and Chip Davis; a host of great nieces, great nephews, relatives and friends. Masonic Services were presented by Jellico Lodge #527 F and AM followed by Funeral services Nov. 26 at the First Baptist Church, Jellico, with Rev. Bob Jolly, Rev. Danny King and Rev. Michael Blankenship officiating. Interment was in the Jellico Cemetery with Military Honors presented by the Campbell County Honor Guard. The family requests memorials be sent to First Baptist Church, 545 S. Main Street, Jellico, TN 37762. Cox and Son Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Jimmie E. Branson, age 62 of Speedwell passed away Nov. 21 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was born Dec. 8, 1942. He was a retired commercial refrigeration and technician and had been employed by Coca-Cola bottling. He was preceded in death by his father, Eager Branson; father in law, Arthur Shell; nephew, Daniel R. Bolin, Jr. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 29 years, Sharon Shell Branson of Speedwell; daughter, Tracey (Charlie) Southerland of Knoxville; mother, Christeen Price Branson of Harlan, KY; sisters, Anne (Gene) Keene of Harrogate, Mary Elizabeth Sharp of Columbus, GA, Faye (Roy) Adams of Harlan, KY; brothers, Bobby Earl Branson of Harlan, KY, Claude (Krystal) Branson of Winchester, KY, Tim (Joanne) Branson of Harlan, KY; mother in law, Thelma Turner of Speedwell, brother in law, Randy (Debbie) Shell of Speedwell; sisters in law, Shelia (Bruce) Bearden of Corbin, KY, Donna (Bill) Hatfield of Middlesboro, KY; nieces and nephews, Sandy, Todd and Kevin Branson Adams, Gloria Sue Branson, Chrissy, Bradly and Wesley Branson, all of Harlan, KY, Whitney Branson of Winchester, KY, Matt Keene, Laura Teague of Williamsburg, KY, Lonnie and John Smith of Columbus, GA, Curtis Jones of Hainesville, GA, Cindy Stephens of Williamsburg, KY, Jonathan and Jeremy Bolin of Corbin, KY, Brandon, Amanda and Kayla Hatfield of Middlesboro, KY; several great nieces, great nephews, special friends and business associates. He will be missed by all that knew him. Funeral services were Nov. 23 at the Reece Valley Chapel. Interment was in the Branson Family Cemetery. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Margaret Carroll, age 79 of LaFollette passed away Nov.28 at the St. Mary's Health and Rehab in Campbell County. She was a member of Grantsboro Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rosevelt Carroll; son, Michael Carroll; parents, James and Maude Billings Colyer; brother, Samuel Colyer, Gene Colyer; sisters, Marie Walden, Ruby Teague. She is survived by her sons and daughters in law, Robert and Lorraine Carroll, Harold "Pete" and Janice Carroll; sons, Larry "Boone" Carroll, Clark "Bud" Carroll; daughters, Janie Carroll, Penny Wilson, and Anna Carroll all of LaFollette; 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; brother, Bill Colyer of Kingston; sisters, Pauline Jones of GA, Joann Schubert of Rockwood; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were Nov. 29 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Bill Maxwell officiating. Interment was in the Bakers Forge Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Lucretia Bean Clawson, age 83, of Speedwell, passed away at her home on Nov. 21. She was a member of Braden Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ralph Clawson; parents, Daniel and Bessie Bean; brothers, Bill, Bob, Jack and Tom Bean; sisters, Blanch and Sarah.She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Bill Haynes; son and daughter-in-law, Billy Ralph and Fayetta Clawson; sister, Ruth Claiborne; grandchildren: Becky and husband Mark, Jim and wife LaTina, Mary and husband Curtis, Melvin, Billy and wife Aundrea; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Nov. 23 at the Cross Chapel with Elder J.C. Monday and Rev. Eddie Hoskins officiating. Interment was in the Clawson Cemetery in Speedwell. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Lenville Alec Hembree, age 72 passed away Nov. 18 at home with his loving wife by his side. He served in the U.S. Army, retired from the Department of Defense/ Newark Air Force Base. Member of the Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church, the Jacksboro Masonic Lodge and 32 nd Degree Valley Lodge in Columbus, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claudia and Maynard Hembree. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nancy Jane; devoted sons, Craig Cameron and Chad Mitchell; grandson, Justin Alec of Mesa, AZ; sister, Gaynell (Howard) Hensley of Dayton, OH; brothers, Carl (Dorothy) of Clinton and Lawrence Herbert (Patsy) of Jacksboro and many dear friends. Funeral services were Nov. 23 at the Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. H. Douglas Shriner officiating. Interment was in the Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Cotner Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Essie Leach, age 84 of LaFollette passed away Nov. 26 at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. She was born Feb. 20, 1921 at Packard, KY. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, William (Slim) Lawson and Nannie Faulkner Lawson; husband, William H. Leach; two daughters, two brothers, four sisters and one grandson. She is survived by her sons, Ronnie Leach and fiancé, Flo Henegar of LaFollette, Wendell Leach and wife, Shirley of Williamsburg, KY, Roy Leach and wife, Jean of LaFollette; daughter, Carolyn Maxwell and husband, Forester of LaFollette; 13 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral services were Nov. 28 at Cox and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. James Adkins and Rev. Bo Perkins officiating. Interment was in the Clearfork Cemetery. Cox and Son Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Elberta Ledford, age 90 of Jellico passed away Nov. 21 at the Jellico Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Dillan Bill Padgett; mother, Mary Chadwell Padgett; husband, Will R. Ledford; brothers, Clyde and Jack Padgett; sister, Cynthia Monday. She is survived by her sons, Paschall Ray Ledford and wife, Kathy of LaFollette, Carl Padgett and wife, Mary of Tackett Creek; 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; daughter, Evelyn Padgett of Jellico; sister, Toots Padgett of Toledo, OH, Janie Morgan of Jellico, Lattie Madison and husband, Paul of LaFollette, Katherine Dixon and husband, Bob of Lakeland, Fl; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Nov. 24 at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Duran Dixon officiating. Interment was in the Locust Stump Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Fred Harrison Long, Sr., age 88 of Lake City passed away Nov. 25 at the Mariner Healthcare of Norris. He was a member of the Fratersville Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Mae Harness Long; parents, George and Polly Simmons Long; son in law, Toby Brock; sisters, Myrtle Sands, Bessie Phillips, Pearl Wyatt, Charlice Carden; brothers, Jess Long and John Long. He is survived by his daughter, Mildred Brock of Jacksboro; son, Rev. Fred "Buddy" Long, Jr. and wife, Pat of Lake City; 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren; special nephew, G.B. Carden of Jacksboro; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Nov. 27 in the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Ault officiating. Interment was in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Ben Samuel Malicoat, age 68 of Jellico passed away Nov. 22 at his daughter's home in Eagan. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Creed Malicoat, Sr. and Olicie Malicoat; brothers and sisters, Ed Malicoat, Georgie Lee Malicoat, Creed Malicoat, Jr., Thomas Larken Malicoat, Oscar Raman Malicoat, Sarah Jane Malicoat, Mary Hamblin and Fay Huddleston. He is survived by his son, Marty Malicoat and wife, Michelle of Jacksboro; daughter, Connie Sue Cox and husband, Tommy of Eagan; grandchildren, Shawn Ray and Makala, Heather and Jessica; brothers, Verlin Malicoat of White Oak and Bill Malicoat of White Oak; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Nov. 26 at the Chaska Church of God with the Rev. Earl Powers, Rev. Jim Bolton and Rev. Steve Perkins officiating. Interment was in the Hall Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Paris Franklin Nance, age 73, of Jacksboro, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 23 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville, after a brief illness. He was of the Baptist Faith and a veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a builder and construction superintendent and retired from the LaFollette Housing Authority. He was a member of the Jacksboro Masonic Lodge #322 and served on the Jacksboro City Council. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed camping, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dealis and Pearl Rector Nance; brother, J.H. Nance. He is survived by his wife: Mattie Lou Lovett Nance; son and daughter-in-law, Lanny and Bridgett Nance; son, Tim Nance, all of Jacksboro, Darrell Nance, St. Joe, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Darryl Chapman of Jacksboro; grandchildren, Hunter and Levi Chapman, Shala Sides all of Jacksboro; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Sue Nance; sister-in-law: Billie Jean Nance, all of Jacksboro Funeral Services were Nov. 25 at the Cross Chapel with Rev. Billy Smith officiating. Interment was Nov. 26 at the Cumberland View Cemetery with Military Honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Clara Sellers, age 68 of Jellico passed away Nov. 22 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, OH. She was preceded in death by his sisters, Ruby and Kate; brothers, John, Jim and Carl. She is survived by her son, Ricky Sellers of Corbin, KY; grandchildren, Erika Heatherly and husband, Tom of Morley, Michael Sellers of Corbin, KY, James Mayton of Jellico, Jay Mayton of Jellico; three great grandchildren; brother, Clifton Sellers of Dayton, OH; sisters, Dean Foust of Dayton, OH, Betty Kennedy of Dayton, OH, Shirley Daugherty of Dayton, OH and Doris Carr of Mud Creek,KY; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Nov. 26 at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Alvis Foust officiating. Interment was in the Douglas Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Johnny James Todd, age 60 of Riverside, OH, formerly of Jellico, passed away Nov. 18 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Nannie Lou Todd of Riverside, OH; father, James Todd of Jellico; mother, Marie (Douglas) Todd of Jellico; son, Johnny Todd, Jr. and wife, Terry of Dayton, OH; daughter, Melissa Todd of Dayton, OH; grandchildren, Ashley and Ella Todd of Dayton, OH; brother, Larry Todd and wife, Vickie of Williamsburg, KY; sisters, Peggy Sharp of Cookeville and Phyllis Brown and husband, Carl of Grand Rapids, MI; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Nov. 23 at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Denny Davis officiating. Interment was in the Douglas Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Maggie Welch, age 79 of Sidney, OH passed away Nov. 26 at the Sidney Care Center. She was born May 6, 1926 in Jellico, the daughter of the late Mitchell and Amy (Hyslope) Gibson. She was a member of Christian Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by her step grandson, Eric Walker; sisters, Mable Gibson and Edna Quinton; brother, James Gibson. She was married April 6, 1963 to Thomas L. Welch and he survives along with a daughter, Phyllis A. Hatmaker of Beaumont, TX; step-children, Susan Baxter of The Plains, OH, Faye Walker of Sidney, Ruth Rutherford and husband, Rick of Lancaster, OH, Pam McBride of Orange, CA; sister, Louise Gibson of Jellico; grandchildren, Penny Boyer and husband, Alan of Fort Walton Beach, FL, David Hatmaker and wife, Elizabeth of Beaumont, TX, William Hatmaker of Beaumont, TX; step-grandchildren, Tonya Walker of Sidney, OH, Brian Baxter of The Plains, OH, Allen Baxter of Oregon, Scott McBride of Orange, CA; great grandchildren, Senior Airman Michael Hatmaker and wife, Bambi of Cabot, AR, Kristin Boyer of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Robert Hatmaker, A.J. and Biance Hatmaker of Beaumont, TX. Funeral services were Nov. 29 at the Cromes Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold McKnight officiating. Interment was in the Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030-4009. Cromes Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Ruby Wilson, age 87 of the Cumberland View Community in Jacksboro passed away Nov. 23 at the St Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. She was a member of Cumberland View Baptist Church and was a substitute teacher for the Campbell County School System for over 40 Years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Wilson; parents, Pleas and Annie Grissom Hatmaker; daughter in law, Ruth Wilson. She is survived by children, Rev. Bobby Ray Wilson and wife, Rose Lynn, Louise Wood and husband, John, Jim Wilson and wife, Janice, all of Jacksboro; grandchildren, LeAnne Wilson and Brandi Tiller both of Knoxville and Eric Wilson of Jacksboro; great grandchildren, Chelsey Tiller and Alyssa Wilson; sister, Bernice Richardson of Jacksboro; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.Funeral services were Nov. 27 at the Cumberland View Baptist Church with Rev. Hobert McCreary and Rev. Jimmy Ault officiating. Interment was in the Cumberland View Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From the Knoxville News Sentinel 3 Dec 2005 GOOLSBY, ROBBIE LEE - age 95, of Clinton, JENKINS, SHARON R. MOSER - age 33, of Sweetwater, JOHNSON, BENJAMIN FRENCH - age 73 of Knoxville MELHORN, STELLA MARIE HAMBY - age 90 of Wartburg, WEST, JOYCE E. - age 76 of Harriman, GOOLSBY, ROBBIE LEE - age 95, of Clinton, passed away December 2, 2005. She was born June 4, 1910 to the late John Andrew Goolsby and Effie Cook Goolsby of Livingston, Tennessee. She was a retired teacher and social worker. She attended Harding University, Tennessee Technological University, Peabody College, and Pepperdine University. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Special Education. She was a social worker in Anderson County. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Anderson County Retired Teachers Association, Clinton Business and Professional Women, and the Anderson County Education Association. She was a life-long member of the Church of Christ, most recently the Clinton Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, John Y. Goolsby of California; and a sister, Virginia Goolsby Coffman of Livingston. She is survived by a brother, Walter Goolsby & wife, Ollie, of Kingston; sister, Georgia Goolsby Verble of Clinton; nephews, Bill Goolsby & wife, Marty, of Knoxville, Sidney Verble & wife, Suzanne, of Elizabethtown, Ky., John Verble & wife, Kathy, of Lenoir City, Je` Goolsby & wife, Jan, of Santa Barbara, California, & Mike Goolsby of San Luis Obispo, California; niece, Lana Goolsby Shaffer of Santa Barbara, California; grand-nieces, Dana Goolsby Jones & husband, Albert, of Pasadena, California, Jenny Verble of Elizabethtown, KY, & Kaylee Verble of Lenoir City; grand-nephew, Andrew Verble of Elizabethtown, KY. The family will receive friends at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton Saturday, December 3, 2005 from 6 to 8 PM with the funeral at 8:00 PM with Ministers Garry Jones, Darrell Glenn & John Verble. Burial will be Sunday, December 4th at 2:00 PM CST at Overton County Memorial Gardens. Holley- Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton in charge of all arrangements. JENKINS, SHARON R. MOSER - age 33, of Sweetwater, passed away 11:19 A.M. Friday December 2, 2005 at her family home. She was a member of Sixth Avenue Church of God, Lenoir City where she was active with the choir and youth. Graduate of Lee University. Employed by Sweetwater Insurance Agency for many years and recently with O.R.N.L. in Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Erskin & Volena Moser and Cecil Raper. Survivors: husband: Robert B. Jenkins; parents: Bennie R. and Marilyn M. Moser; brother & sister-in-law: Sam & Kelly Moser; brother & fiancé, Ben Moser & Shannon Lee; nephews: Laint & Morgan Moser, all of Sweetwater; grandmother: Helen Raper, of Madisonville; father & mother-in-law: Benny & Estalene Jenkins, of Tellico Plains; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends. The body is at Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, where the family will receive friends from Noon to 2:00 P.M. and 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday. The body will lie-in-state from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Monday at the Sixth Avenue Church of God in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 2:00 P.M.. Dr. Ernie Varner and Rev. Charles Fritts officiating. Graveside services and interment to follow in the Sweetwater Valley Memorial Park. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. JOHNSON, BENJAMIN FRENCH - age 73 of Knoxville passed away Friday December 2, 2005 at Baptist West Hospital in Knoxville. Mr. Johnson was born March 10, 1932 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Baxter French and Grace Weaver Johnson. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge, Past President of the Oak Ridge Lions Club, Past Treasurer of the Oak Ridge Boys Club, member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, National Contract Management Association, and the Oak Ridge Elks Lodge #1684. Mr. Johnson was a retired auditor with Martin Marietta Corp. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by he first wife Doris Hankal Johnson and also by his second wife Velma Soard Johnson and his third wife Mildred Cappiello Johnson. He was survived by a son William French Johnson and wife Virginia of Claxton, a daughter Karen Ann Wright of Jacksonville, FL, three brothers Robert Johnson of Lake Zurich, IL, Homer Melvin Johnson of New Castle, PA, Clyde H. Johnson of Virginia Beach, VA, one sister Mary Ann Martin of Annandale, VA, a stepson Anthony P. Cappiello, Jr, of Knoxville and a step daughter Candace Cappiello of Alexandria, VA. Funeral services will be held at 8:00 PM Monday December 5, 2005 in the chapel of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Mooney officiating. Graveside services will be Tuesday 11:00 AM at Lynnhurst Cemetery 4717 N. Broadway Knoxville, TN. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Monday at the funeral home. An online register book is available at www.martinoakridgefuneralhome.com Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements MELHORN, STELLA MARIE HAMBY - age 90 of Wartburg, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2005 in Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge . She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wartburg and also a 1936 graduate of Oakdale High School. She was preceded in death by her husband; F. Edmond Melhorn, infant children; James and Virginia, parents; William and Clara Ruppe Hamby, sister; Katie Hamby, brother; Charles Hamby, daughter-in-law; Brenda Sexton Melhorn, grandson; Joseph Melhorn, great-grandson; Alex Goins, great- granddaughter; Neeley Elisabeth Prince. Survived by daughters; Shirley Jean (Wes) Bridwell of Lafayette, Tn., Millie Norma Prince of Morristown, Tn., Faye (Milton) Armstrong of Knoxville, Tn., Vicky (Earl) Donald of Clinton, Tn. and Jerri Melhorn ( Jerry) Amonett of Oak Ridge, Tn.; sons; David Sr. (Betty) Melhorn of Wartburg, Donald (Ruth) Melhorn of Wartburg, Stanley (Connie) Melhorn of Knoxville, Larry Melhorn of Wartburg and Michael (Doris) Melhorn of Lancing; 23 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; also several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; sisters; Loella Melhorn of Kingston, Tn., Wilma Walker of Harriman, Tn. and Lena Henley of Oliver Springs, Tn.; brother; Fred Hamby of Coalfield. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, December 4, 2005 at Schubert Funeral Home Wartburg from 5 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 with Pastor Robert Pfaff officiating. Graveside services will be December 5, 2005, 11:00 a.m. in Camp Austin Church cemetery, Oakdale. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Melhorn family fund for her grandson, David (Henry) Melhorn Jr. who is awaiting a heart transplant at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tn. Donations may be sent to Jerri Melhorn Amonett, 104 Antioch Dr. , Oak Ridge, Tn., 37830. WEST, JOYCE E. - age 76 of Harriman, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2005. She was born in Batavia, NY and had made her home in Florida for a number of years. She was a retired pharmacy technician from K-Mart having worked 23 years. She moved to Harriman less than one week ago to be with her daughter. She loved animals and enjoyed collecting Ashton Drake dolls. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, with whom she made her home, Lori and Connie Mayton; son, Rickie Pratt of Florida and one brother, Bob Adams; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Family will receive friends 11 a.m. Monday December 5, 2005 with memorial service to follow at 12 p.m. Brown Funeral Home Kingston is in charge of arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

All, The Scott Co, TN Website was updated tonight. The list updates appears below. ...tim west... Scott Co, TN Coordinator for the TNGenWeb Project http://www.tngenweb.org/scott * Miscellaneous additions, updates and corrections o Corrected mis-typed birth date for Vester Timothy Blevins in the Smith-Forbis Cemetery <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/cemetery_smith-forbis.htm> (courtesy of Margaret Susan Blevins Bedwell, sister) o Removed the Favorite Genealogy Website voting button -- vote collecting website no longer available -- we got as high as 4th place with a few votes neccessary for make 3rd place -- thank-you to everyone who voted for our site. o Fixed incorrect McCreary Co, KY link on the Scott Co, TN Family Pages <http://s93539376.onlinehome.us/tinc?key=Kn9YYT8R&formname=FamilyPages> (courtesy of Kenna Austin) o Added RSS Feed <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/rss.xml> for Scott Co, TN Website You can now subscribe and be notified of updates to the Scott Co, TN Website using your favorite RSS Reader or Aggregator * Scott Co, TN Death Records <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/death_records.htm> o Headstones 1. Added 1907 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/acres_infant_1907-1907.jpg> for infant Acres 2. Added 1915 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/acres_laura_duncan_1884-1915.jpg> for Laura Duncan Acres 3. Added 2004 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/carson_della_1919-2004.jpg> for Della Carson 4. Added 2002 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/carson_della_1919-2004.jpg> for Emily L. Carson 5. Added 1923 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/chambers_alma_christine_1923-1923.jpg> for Alma Christine Chambers 6. Added 1929 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/chambers_bobby_lee_1929-1929.jpg> for Bobby Lee Chambers 7. Added 1920 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/chambers_william_harry_1920-1920.jpg> for William Harry Chambers 8. Added 1950 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/cotton_john_1881-1950.jpg> for John Cotton 9. Added 1948 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/cotton_john_1881-1950.jpg> for Kizzie West Cotton 10. Added 2004 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/ellis_richard_k_1958-2004.jpg> for Richard K. Ellis 11. Added 1992 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/jeffers_erva_1924-1992.jpg> for Erva Jeffers 12. Added 1937 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/phillips_izilla_1888-1937.jpg> for Izilla Phillips 13. Added 1901 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/phillips_t_l_xxxx-xxxx.jpg> for T. L. Phillips 14. Added 1973 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/smith_barney_b_1897-1973.jpg> for Barney B. Smith 15. Added 1931 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/smith_brian_1931-1931.jpg> for Brian Smith 16. Added 1977 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/smith_barney_b_1897-1973.jpg> for Emma Smith 17. Added 2004 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/smith_osmond_1932-2004.jpg> for Osmond Smith 18. Added 1928 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/smith_travis_xxxx-1928.jpg> for Travis Smith 19. Added 1946 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/stanley_john_w_1864-1946.jpg> for John W. Stanley 20. Added 1945 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/staney_lillie_acres_1880-1945.jpg> for Lillie C. Acres Stanley 21. Added 1855 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/terry_amanda_xxxx-1855.jpg> for Amanda Terry 22. Added 1979 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/terry_lester_1906-2003.jpg> for Bertha Elizabeth Terry 23. Added 2003 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/terry_lester_1906-2003.jpg> for Lester Terry 24. Added 1957 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/terry_lindsay_1861-1957.jpg> for Lindsay Terry 25. Added 1904 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/terry_milton_1834-1904.jpg> for Milton Terry 26. Added 1953 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/terry_nancy_1888-1953.jpg> for Nancy Terry 27. Added 1941 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/terry_sally_1862-1941.jpg> for Sally Terry 28. Added 1884 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/thomas_abner_1799-1884.jpg> for Abner Thomas 29. Added unknown headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/thomas_james_l_1869-xxxx.jpg> for James L. Thomas 30. Added unknown headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/thomas_mary_a_1866-xxxx.jpg> for Mary A. Thomas 31. Added 1959 headstone <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/wright_manda_1884-1959.jpg> for Manda Wright o Obituaries 1. Added 2005 obituaries <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/obits_duncan.htm#duncan_flonnie_c> for Flonnie A. Crabtree Duncan (courtesy of Julie Cromwell and Carol) 2. Added 2005 obituary <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/obits_jeffers.htm#jeffers_floyd_h> for Floyd H. Jeffers (courtesy of Neal Byrge) 3. Added 2005 obituary <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/obitsP.htm#parker_eva_pearl_ellis> for Eva Pearl Ellis Parker 4. Added 2005 obituary <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/obits_smithers.htm#smithers_shirley_wanda> for Shirley Wanda Smithers (courtesy of Neal Byrge) * Scott Co, TN Civil War Veterans with Scott County Connections <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/civil_war_connections.htm> o Added picture <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/phillips_t_l_xxxx-xxxx.jpg> of Thomas L. Phillips headstone o Added picture <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/images/tombstones/terry_milton_1834-1904.jpg> of Milton Terry headstone * Scott Co, TN FNB Chronicles <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/fnb_homepage.htm> o Added Robbins revisited: exciting era in local history <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/fnb_v2n3_robbins_revisited.htm> from the Spring 1991, Vol. 2, No. 3 issue History of Robbins, TN told through the eyes of resident Pearl Storey McCarty. o Added A tour through historic Robbins <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/fnb_v2n3_historic_robbins.htm> from the Spring 1991, Vol. 2, No. 3 issue Recollections about Robbins, TN -- come with me to the south end of Robbins; commonly known as "The Brickyard" because it was the site of the Southern Clay Manufacturing Company, the manufacturer of several varieties of brick and tile. o Added Fox & Geese <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/fnb_v2n3_fox_and_geese.htm> from the Spring 1991, Vol. 2, No. 3 issue An old-time favorite peg board game for two or more players. o Added Reflections of the past: 1964-1976 <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/fnb_v2n3_reflections.htm> from the Spring 1991, Vol. 2, No. 3 issue This is a continuation of the late Carmel Burke's year- by- year highlights of local, state and U.S. history, which were compiled in booklet form during America's Bicentennial year. We begin here with the year 1964 and continue through 1976. This article is the 3rd and final excerpt from that booklet. o Added The wild greens of Spring <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/fnb_v2n3_wild_greens.htm> from the Spring 1991, Vol. 2, No. 3 issue There is a revival of interest in wild plant foods because of their high vitamin and mineral content, as well as being just good tasting. Unfortunately, most of the "Baby Boom" and later generations have never learned how to identify wild plant foods. This article is about creases also also known as dry land cress, upland cress, bitter cress, and poor man's cabbage. o Added Early Days on Paint Rock: An Oral History (Part 1) <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/fnb_v3n1_oral_history.htm> from the Fall 1991, Vol. 3, No. 1 issue This article is an oral history by Letcher Sexton which was recorded by his sister Edrie Sexton Huff in January, 1979. o Added Esther Sharp Sanderson: Count Historian <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/fnb_v3n1_esther_sharp_sanderson.htm> from the Fall 1991, Vol. 3, No. 1 issue A biography of Esther Sharp Sanderson (born October 31, 1896, died September 21, 1979) who was a Scott County teacher, historian, and author. She was the daughter of Caroline Llewallyn and Joseph Sharp of Huntsville, Tennessee. o Added Sexton family deep-rooted in Paint Rock <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/fnb_v3n1_sexton_family.htm> from the Fall 1991, Vol. 3, No. 1 issue This article first appeared in the "Profiles In Courage" series of newspaper articles in the Scott County News by Esther Sharp Sanderson. The article chronicles the family of Caswell and Rachel Sexton o Added The Airline Tearoom: a landmark remembered <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/fnb_v3n1_airline_tearoom.htm> from the Fall 1991, Vol. 3, No. 1 issue Ask anyone born in Scott County before 1950 what the area in the vicinity of the junction of Highway 27 and 63 is called and they will immediately respond, "The Tearoom." This article tells the story of the Airline Tearoom, a once well known restaurant in Scott Co, TN. o Added Mapping Scott County's Educational History <http://www.tngenweb.org/scott/fnb_v3n1_education_history.htm> from the Fall 1991, Vol. 3, No. 1 issue A map showing the names and locations of schools which existed or have existed in Scott County through the 1930's

From the Oak Ridger 2 Nov 2005 Jessica Lynn Swindeman, 34, of Knoxville, Ernest Steven "Doc" Combs, age 77, of Oak Ridge, Jessica Lynn Swindeman, 34, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a loving mother, faithful wife and devoted daughter. She was born Aug. 15, 1971, in Painesville, Ohio, the beloved daughter of Lee and Marilyn Tillman Russell of Leesburg, Fla., who survive her. Jessica graduated from the University of Dayton (Ohio) in 1993 with a degree in finance and subsequently moved to Knoxville. During her years in Knoxville, she worked for Vanderbilt Mortgage, Clayton Communities, SunTrust Bank, Ladies of Charity and GC Services. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Ladies of Charity. She enjoyed reading novels by author Patricia Cornwell. Her greatest love was her family. She also loved children and was an avid animal lover. She was preceded in death by a sister, Jennifer Gavelda of Painesville, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her beloved husband of 12 years, John Edward Swindeman; 6-year-old daughter, Elena, who was the love of her life and a kindergarten student at St. Joseph's School; godson, Andrew Thornton of Lenoir City; brother, Lee "Doug" Russell of Naples, Fla.; sisters, Elaine Luers, husband Martin, and their children, Joey, Tommy, Matt, Elizabeth and Benjamin; and goddaughter, Kathleen of Lebanon, Ohio, and Lisa King, Rich and their children Billy, Kaylee, Kevin and Michael of Naples, Fla.; brothers-in-law, Thomo Gavelda and his children Donnie, Matthew and Jacob of Painesville, Ohio, and Michael Swindeman, wife Lisa and their children, Peter, Julia and Emily of Liberty Township, Ohio; sister-in-law, Catherine Hilty, husband Jim and their son, James of Knoxville; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Adrienne and Robert Swindeman of Oak Ridge; aunt, Harriet Cucchiara of Painesville, Ohio, and uncle, Jim Dwyer and Aunt Margaret Dwyer of Sydney, Australia; and dear friends, Bob Schilling of Oak Ridge, Thomas Thornton of Crossville, and Linda Kochenderfer of Knoxville, as well as many other dear friends and extended family. Amor vincit omnia. Pie Jesu, qui tollis pecatta mundi, dona eis requiem. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 414 W. Vine Avenue in Knoxville with the Rev. James Brucz officiating. A reception will follow immediately afterward in the church Parish Hall. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at 3 p.m. at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with the Rev. Dan Whitman officiating. The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to St. Joseph's School, 1810 Howard Rd., Knoxville, TN 37918-0379, or to the Knoxville Zoo, PO Box 6040, Knoxville, TN 37914. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. with a rosary led by the Rev. Michael Woods at 8 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. Ernest Steven "Doc" Combs, age 77, of Oak Ridge, passed away Thursday Dec. 1, 2005, at his residence. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, which were incomplete at press time. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From The Knoxville News Sentinel 2 Dec 2005 BRINYARK, JOHN BARTEAS JR. - age 63 of Lake City, GAMBLE, ERNEST F. - age 88 of Harriman, GROSS, CLAUDE CLINA - age 92 of Lake City, BRINYARK, JOHN BARTEAS JR. - age 63 of Lake City, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at Methodist Medical Center. John was born October 26, 1942 and was a veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by: parents, John Brinyark and Christine Gibson Nipper; brothers, Gordon, Tony, and Johnny Brinyark. Survivors: wife, Carolyn Brinyark of Lake City; sons, Michael J. and Nicky Brinyark of Lake City, Jack Taylor of Lake City; daughters, Annette Seymour of Lake City, Marie Brinyark of Lake City, Brandy & husband Wayne Parsons of Knoxville; step mother, June Brinyark of Joplin, MO; brothers, Thomas & wife Blanche Brinyark of Knoxville, Danny & wife Karen Nipper of Knoxville, James & wife Terry Brinyark of Maynardville, Marvin & wife Amy Brinyark of Sweetwater; sisters, Brenda Taylor of Knoxville, Brenda & husband Eddie Dotson of Joplin, MO, Janice Derr of Knoxville, Vicky Brown of Knoxville, Linda Brinyark of Knoxville; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday, December 2, 2005 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. His funeral service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday in the Chapel with Rev. Dennis Galloway officiating. The burial follow at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. Holley- Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. GAMBLE, ERNEST F. - age 88 of Harriman, passed away Thursday December 1, 2005 at Rockwood Health Care. Member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: wives, Margaret McKinney Gamble & Thelma Pogue Gamble; granddaughter, Amy Lea Gamble; 4 brothers; 1 sister. Survivors: children, Ruth & Leonard Cofer of Jasper, TN., Gerald & Wilma Gamble of Oliver Springs, TN., Glenn & Linda Gamble of Harriman; sister, Ruby Bailey of Harriman; sister-in-law, Anna Wyatt Gamble of Jupiter, Fl.; brother-in-law, Eugene McKinney of Rockwood; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Funeral 3:00 pm Saturday at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel, Harriman. Dr. Steve McDonald and Brother Sonny Works officiating. Interment Saturday in Roane Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 pm Saturday at Kyker Funeral Home, Harriman. www.kykerfuneralhome.com GROSS, CLAUDE CLINA - age 92 of Lake City, passed away November 30, 2005 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge Mrs. Gross was a member of the Longfield Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband, Owen L. Gross, grandson, Ronnie Gross, great grandson, Tommy Marlow. Survivors: son, Leon and wife, Phyllis Gross, Lake City; daughters, Shirley and husband, Jerry Lemp, Ohio, Teresa and husband, Billy R. Lawson, Ohio; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2005 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home with funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday December 3, 2005 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Kenneth Seibers officiating. Interment following funeral service at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City, Tenn. Hatmaker Funeral Home of Lake City in charge of arrangements =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD