From The Knoxville News Sentinel 22 Nov 2005 Knox County: Bruce C. Arnwine, Knoxville. Candace C. Weaver Ayers, 34, Knoxville. Margaret Jane Fisher, 58, Knoxville. Kathy Ann Hembree, 51, Knoxville. Delores Hensley, 58, Knoxville. Carl Hill, Jr., Powell, 71. Ethel Keith Mellon, 75, Knoxville. Irene K. Mills, 88, Knoxville. Jeffrin Lamonz Nolan, Knoxville. Raymond Clark Pilant, Knoxville. Mr. Ralph Rader, 79, Knoxville. Mary Lee Smith, 94, Knoxville. Martha Lucille Graves Summitt, 59, Knoxville. Coy F. Wallace, 83, Corryton. Outside Knox County: ANDERSONVILLE: Mr. James Clifford Richardson, 72. DANDRIDGE: Rickie Whitaker, 49. GATLINBURG: Shirley Jean Clabo McKay, 62. JOHNSON CITY (formerly of Knoxville): Mrs. Willie Temple, 86. LOUDON: Eva Ratledge Gibboney, 93. LOUDON: John Harold Lanter, 57. LOUDON: Gilbert Ray "Bud" Webb, 68. LOUDON: Melissa Faye Flanagan Willis, 36. MARYVILLE: Sam Henry Blevens, 91. MARYVILLE: Dorothy Lunn Haren, 87. SEVIERVILLE: Claudia LaRue Helton, 64. WHITE PINE: Thurman Alfred Lane, 92. Out-of-State: GEORGIA, Villa Rica: Mr. Mickey R. Goforth, Sr., 61. RICHARDSON, MR. JAMES CLIFFORD (JIM) - age 72 of Andersonville, RICHARDSON, MR. JAMES CLIFFORD (JIM) - age 72 of Andersonville, passed away peacefully Monday morning, November 21, 2005 at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Ailor Mortuary, Maynardville. Our Obituary Line is: 865-992- 1114. =========================================== 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 21 Nov 2005 Carl Tate Brock, 88, of Oak Ridge, Rachel Anne Sample Cooper, 77, Charles Edward Helfenberger, 83, of Oak Ridge, Vera Bethena Robbins, 91, of Clinton, Jill Lynnette Cross Southern, 47, of Powell and formerly of Oak Ridge, Ernest Byrd, 84, of Clinton, Helen Irene Graham, 84, of Gainesville, Va., formerly of Clinton, Carl Tate Brock, 88, of Oak Ridge, passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born July 11, 1917, in Morgan County, Tenn., to the late William Riley Brock Sr. and Susie Jane Gann Brock. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters. He served as a deputy sheriff in Morgan County in the 1930s, serving under his father while he was sheriff. He came to Oak Ridge in 1947 and began to work for the Department of Energy. Mr. Brock retired from the Y-12 Plant in Oak Ridge (Department of Energy), in 1986 as a quality assurance inspector after 38 years. He was a veteran of World War II and received the Good Conduct Medal. He also was a member of the military police and was placed at President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Hyde Park residence to guard. He was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples) since 1950. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Virginia L. Brock of Oak Ridge; and daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy Lynn Glass and husband Kenneth Dee of Oak Ridge, Vivian Sue Foster and husband Larry Steven of Lexington, Ky., and Pamela Christine Baker and husband Joe Burl Baker Jr. of Oak Ridge. Mr. Brock is also survived by eight grandchildren, Sharon Emily Glass Hudson and husband Matthew Lanson Hudson, Ginger Kathleen Glass, Dorothy Suzanne Glass Parker and husband David Stephen Parker, Melanie Sue Foster Seaver and husband William Edwin Seaver, Michelle Annette Foster Emmert and husband Robert Luke Emmert, Monica Leigh Foster Schmieder and husband Lance David Schmieder, Haleigh Elizabeth Baker and Holden Tate Baker; five great-grandchildren, Hannah Grace Hudson, Joshua Fisher Hudson, Caroline Elizabeth Hudson, Katherine Grace Seaver, and Robert Luke Emmert Jr. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Russell and the Rev. Roy Ladd officiating. Interment will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. An online register book is available at www.martinoakridgefuneralhome.com. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Rachel Anne Sample Cooper, 77, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005. She was born in Johnson City, Tenn., on Oct. 10, 1928. Mrs. Cooper graduated from Morristown High School and earned a bachelor of science degree in home economics at the University of Tennessee. She taught home economics in St. Cloud, Fla., and Jefferson Jr. High School in Oak Ridge until she was married to Colonel William L. "Perk" Cooper Jr. in 1953 and had four children. They moved to Albany, Ga., and numerous Air Force Bases, and then back to Clinton where they have resided since 1979. She was a member of the First Families of Tennessee and past president of the Air Force Wives Club. She was an active member of numerous service and social organizations in Clinton. These included the Memorial United Methodist Church Altar Guild, The Timely Topics Club, The Wednesday Club, and The Garden Club, among others. Nationally, she was a life member of the Alpha Omicron Pi Society. She was a devoted and beloved wife of 52 years, mother, friend, and unsung hero, the tie who bound her family together. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maynard Lee and Edith Lillian Brown Sample. Survivors include her husband, William L. Cooper Jr. of Clinton; sons, William L. Cooper III and wife Nancy Tabor of Knoxville, and Tim Charles Cooper and wife Denise Kidd of Memphis; daughters, Anne Edith Cooper Lovain of Knoxville and Amy Katheryn Cooper of Chicago; brother, Charles M. Sample and wife Peggy McBride of Knoxville; five grandchildren, Rachel K. Raley, Caroline A. Lovain, Kristofer T. Cooper, Abby T. Cooper of Knoxville, and Kathryn R. Cooper of Memphis. The family will have a private burial Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005, at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Her memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005, at Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Thomas and the Rev. Dean Taylor officiating. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Charles Edward Helfenberger, 83, of Oak Ridge, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2005, at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born July 25, 1922, in Harriman, the son of Edward and Minnie Silvey Helfenberger. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. Mr. Helfenberger retired in 1984 from Union Carbide Corp/Y-12, where he was an outside machinist. He was a member of First Baptist Church and a 50-year member of Faith Masonic Lodge No. 756. Mr. Helfenberger was an avid landscaper and thoroughly enjoyed attending and participating in area flea markets. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janie Robert Whitaker Helfenberger, who died Dec. 12, 2004. He is survived by a son, David Helfenberger and wife Shelley of Morristown; daughters, Diane Clark and husband Randy of Knoxville, and Deborah H. Sumner and husband Jim of Kingston; brother, Forrest H. Helfenberger and wife Betty of Springfield, Va.; sisters, Alene Miller of Oak Ridge, and Evelyn Hicks of Tampa, Fla.; three grandchildren, Ryan Helfenberger of Morristown, Andrew Clark of Knoxville, and Christopher Clark and wife Michelle and great-grandchild, Keenen Clark, all of Cumming, Ga. Funeral services will be Monday, Nov. 21, 2005, at 8 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary with the Rev. Bobby Mullins officiating. Graveside services are Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to the Disabled American Veterans, Attn. Gift Processing Dept., PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. Vera Bethena Robbins, 91, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at NHC HealthCare of Oak Ridge. She was a member of Sinking Springs United Methodist Church. Her hobbies were quilting and flower and vegetable gardening. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, John David "Red" Robbins; grandson, David Allen Robbins; parents, James Brice and Rosa Apperson Wallace; and by 11 brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughters, Bethea Giles and husband Samuel of Clinton, Mary Lou Bolton and husband Charles of Atlanta, Ga., and Cheryl Hyslop and husband Thomas of Milwaukee, Wis.; sons, Lawrence Bryan "Larry" Robbins and wife Brenda of Dayton, Texas, Terry Lee Robbins and wife Wanda of Murfreesboro, and John David Robbins Jr. of Oak Ridge; sister-in-law, Hazel Wallace of Clinton; daughter-in-law, Lou Disney Robbins of Clinton; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; caregivers, Sandra Parker, Tanna Mellard and Misty Lewis; several nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. Special thanks to the staff of Caris Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sinking Springs United Methodist Church in Clinton. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral services will be Monday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. at Sinking Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lisa Stone officiating. Interment will follow in the Sinking Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Jill Lynnette Cross Southern, 47, of Powell and formerly of Oak Ridge, died suddenly Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville. She was born June 1, 1958, in Rossville, Ga., the daughter of Kenneth and Joyce McDaniel Cross. Mrs. Southern worked for many years as a waitress until her health began to fail. Her family said she thoroughly enjoyed life, music and animals, especially her cats. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Southern, who died March 3, 2005. She is survived by a daughter, Jocelyn Roberts of Knoxville; step-daughter, Jessica Southern of Oak Ridge; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Nan and Hollis Southern of Oak Ridge; half-sister, Suzie Howard; and nieces, Lindsey and Heather Blair, all of Cookeville; and special friend, Mike Karr of Powell. A graveside service will be held on Monday, Nov. 21, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. at Anderson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. Ernest Byrd, 84, of Clinton, passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, at his residence. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all the arrangements, which were incomplete at press time. Helen Irene Graham, 84, of Gainesville, Va., formerly of Clinton, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, at Embracing Hospice Center in Snellville, Ga. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all the arrangements, which were incomplete at press time. SUPPORT OUR TROOPS - FLY THE FLAG
From the Knoxville News Sentinel 21 Nov 2005 BAILEY, HONEST AL - age 42 of Powell, BYRD, ERNEST DOUGLAS - age 84 of Clinton, COOPER, RACHEL ANNE SAMPLE - age 77, GRAHAM, HELEN IRENE VANNOY - age 84, of Gainesville, Virginia, formerly of Clinton, HARBER, PAUL RAY - 74 of Crossville. HELFENBERGER, CHARLES EDWARD - 83, of Oak Ridge, RUSSELL, THELMA JEAN - age 58 of Andersonville, BAILEY, HONEST AL - age 42 of Powell, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2005 at the Parkwest Hospital after a long illness. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Joe T. and Rosie Bailey; and his brother, Leon Bailey. He is survived by: his son, James Bailey of Anderson Co.; and his daughters, Rosie and Barbara Bailey of Anderson Co. and Kim and Rebecca Bailey of Knox Co.; 3 grandchildren; 6 brothers; and 2 sisters; a very special friend, Angie Davis. The family will receive friends from 6pm til 8pm on Monday, November 21, 2005 at the Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel with the service to follow at 8pm. Pastor Harold Ogle will officiate. Graveside services will be conducted at 2pm on Tuesday at the Bell's Campground Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery at 1:45pm. Evergreen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BYRD, ERNEST DOUGLAS - age 84 of Clinton, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday morning, November 20, 2005 at his home. He was a member of Clinton First Baptist Church. Dear to Ernest's heart was his time spent in the Smoky Mountains, with the Civilian Conservation Corps Cades Cove and his biannual trips to Townsend Spring and Fall Festival where he loved to share his experiences. He served in Italy during World War II with the Army Air Force. Ernest is preceded in death by: parents, Noah and Florence Byrd; brothers, James and Lawrence Byrd; sisters, Reba Hedrick, Dena Jane Meinnen and Lois Smith. Survivors: wife of 59 years, Ada Marie (Turpin) Byrd of Clinton; children, Johnny & wife Karen Byrd of Rogersville, AL, Dale & wife Regina Byrd of Clinton, Paul Byrd of Atlanta, GA, Mary Lou Ball & husband Charlie of Clinton, Martha Crowe & husband Tim of Iron Station, NC; 9 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sister, Nora Lou & husband James McKee of Wedron, IL; brothers, David Byrd of Harriman, Henry Paul Byrd & wife Mary of Oakdale; sisters-in-law, Mildred Byrd of Belle Author, NC, Louise & husband Nelson Briggs of Panama City, FL; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 pm, Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. His funeral service will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 23, 2005 in the Chapel with Rev. Paul Frick officiating. The burial will follow at Anderson Memorial Garden. Holley- Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. COOPER, RACHEL ANNE SAMPLE - age 77, beloved wife, mother, and friend passed away Saturday, November 19, 2005. She was born in Johnson City, Tennessee on October 10, 1928. Mrs. Cooper graduated from Morristown High School and earned a B.S. Degree in Home Economics at the University of Tennessee. She taught Home Economics in St. Cloud, Florida and Jefferson Jr. High School in Oak Ridge until she was married to Colonel William L. "Perk" Cooper, Jr. in 1953 and had four children. They moved to Albany, Georgia and numerous Air Force Bases, and then back to Clinton where they have resided since 1979. She was a member of the First Families of Tennessee and past president of the Air Force Wives Club. She was an active member of numerous service and social organizations in Clinton. These included the Memorial United Methodist Church Altar Guild, The Timely Topics Club, The Wednesday Club, The Garden Club, among others. Nationally, she was a life member of the Alpha Omicron Pi Society. She was a devoted and beloved wife of 52 years, mother, friend, and unsung hero, the tie who bound her family together. She is preceded in death by: her parents, Maynard Lee and Edith Lillian Brown Sample. Survivors: husband, William L. Cooper, Jr. of Clinton; sons, William L. Cooper III & wife Nancy Tabor of Knoxville, Tim Charles Cooper & wife Denise Kidd of Memphis; daughters, Anne Edith Cooper Lovain of Knoxville, Amy Katheryn Cooper of Chicago; brother, Charles M. Sample & wife Peggy McBride of Knoxville; 5 grandchildren, Rachel K. Raley, Caroline A. Lovain, Kristofer T. Cooper, Abby T. Cooper of Knoxville, and Kathryn R. Cooper of Memphis. The family will have a private burial Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Her memorial service will be 2:30 pm, Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Don Thomas and Rev. Dean Taylor officiating. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. GRAHAM, HELEN IRENE VANNOY - age 84, of Gainesville, Virginia, formerly of Clinton, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2005 at Embracing Hospice Center in Snellville, Georgia. She was a member of Hinds Creek Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and Bible School for many years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother "granny", and was active in the Anderson County Fair Association during the 1970's and 1980's. Helen is preceded in death by: former husbands, Jim Vannoy and Basil Graham; son, Brad Vannoy; parents, John and Eliza Hurst Baker. Survivors: daughters, Sandy Lowry & husband Charlie of Gainesville, VA, Nancy Hillmann & husband Bill of Nokesville, VA, Brenda Todd & husband Barry of Snellville, GA; son, Mike Vannoy & wife Carolyn of Bessemer City, NC; grandchildren, Jennifer McAndrew & husband Ed, Melissa Beatty & husband Joe, Nikki Ayers & husband Jeff, Clifford Sumpter, Sarah Todd, Darren Hillmann & wife Rebecca, Jeremy Hillmann, Christopher Vannoy, Amanda Evans & husband Neil, Kelly Vannoy & wife Amanda; great grandchildren, Vlad McAndrew, Luba McAndrew, Aaron Hillmann, Bethany Hillmann, Robbie Hillmann, Taylor Burch, Ryan Sumpter, Kennedy Sumpter, and Audrey Evans; sisters, Carrie Horne, Margaret Fleenor & husband Jack; brother, Paul Baker & wife Retha; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 pm, Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following in the Chapel with Rev. Ernest Wright officiating. Her burial will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at Norris Memorial Garden. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. HARBER, PAUL RAY - 74 of Crossville. Survived by sons, Larry Ray and Garry Lee Harber of Clinton; and brothers, Glen & Aaron Harber; & sister, Vesta Beth Foust of Clinton; and brother, Roy Harber of Powell, TN. Visitation 6-8 pm Central, Saturday, November 19, at Bilbrey Funeral Home in Crossville. Visitation 1-2 pm Eastern, Monday, November 21, with 2 pm funeral at Woodhaven Funeral Home in Powell, TN with burial following in Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc., Crossville, Tennessee, in charge of arrangements. Woodhaven Funeral Home, Powell, Tennessee in charge of arrangements. HELFENBERGER, CHARLES EDWARD - 83, of Oak Ridge, died Friday, November 18, 2005 at the Methodist Medical Center. He was born July 25, 1922 in Harriman, the son of Edward and Minnie Silvey Helfenberger. He was a veteran of WWII, serving with the US Army. Mr. Helfenberger retired in 1984 from Union Carbide Corp/ Y-12 where he was an outside machinist. He was a member of First Baptist Church and a 50- year member of Faith Masonic Lodge #756. Mr. Helfenberger was an avid landscaper and thoroughly enjoyed attending and participating in area flea markets. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife, Janie Robert Whitaker Helfenberger, December 12, 2004. He is survived by: son, David Helfenberger and wife Shelley of Morristown; daughters, Diane Clark and husband Randy of Knoxville and Deborah H. Sumner and husband Jim of Kingston; brother, Forrest H. Helfenberger and wife Betty of Springfield, VA; sisters, Alene Miller of Oak Ridge and Evelyn Hicks of Tampa, FL; 3 grandchildren, Ryan Helfenberger of Morristown, Andres Clark of Knoxville and Christopher Clark and wife Michelle and great grandchild, Keenen Clark, all of Cumming, GA. Funeral services are Monday, November 21, 2005 at 8:00 pm at Weatherford Mortuary with Rev. Bobby Mullins officiating. Graveside services are Tuesday at 1:00 pm at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to the Disabled American Veterans, Attn. Gift Processing Dept., PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6:00-8:00 pm at Weatherford Mortuary. An on-line guest book can be signed at: www.weatherfordmortuary.com RUSSELL, THELMA JEAN - age 58 of Andersonville, passed away suddenly at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge at 12:40 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2005. Preceded in death by: husband, Donald Russell; father and mother, Henry & Azilee Riggs. Member of Bryson Fork Baptist Church. Survived by: beloved daughter, Donna Russell; twin grandchildren, Donald Brandon and Savannah Donielle; sisters, Gertie Kirg and Johnnie Johnson of Andersonville; brothers, Henry Riggs, Jr. of Sandusky, Ohio, Eddie Riggs of Heiskell and Robert Riggs. Sadly missed by family and friends. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday with funeral service to follow at 8 p.m. at Ailor Chapel with Rev. Charles Warwick officiating. Interment 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Loyston Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Ailor Mortuary, Maynardville. Our obituary line is: 865-992-1114 =========================================== 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 20 Nov 2005 JOHNSTONE, GEORGE HARVEY - age 78, of Knoxville, formerly of Campbell County, HELFENBERGER, CHARLES EDWARD - 83, of Oak Ridge, LEACH, REV. RALPH - age 77 of LaFollette NEAL, TAMMY MICHELLE - age 28 of Lake City, TN formerly of Knoxville, TN RUSSELL, THELMA JEAN - age 58 of Andersonville JOHNSTONE, GEORGE HARVEY - age 78, of Knoxville, formerly of Campbell County, passed away at home on November 17, 2005. He graduated from Knoxville High School in 1948. He served in the US Navy from 1945 through 1952 serving during World War II and the Korean War. He was active with the Boy Scouts of America for over 40 years, serving as a volunteer and on the Boy Scout Council. He graduated from the Citizens Police Academy in Knoxville and also did volunteer work there. He retired from Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 1985 where he worked for 38 years. He maintained the voting machines for several counties for 30 years. Preceded in death by parents, George A. and Katherine M. Johnstone; wife Norma M. Johnstone; brother Richard Johnstone. Survived by sons Donald L. Johnstone and David A. and wife Mary Lou Johnstone; grandchildren: Erik L. Johnstone, Stephen A. Johnstone, Melanie Miller, and Leslie Frerichs; sister and brother-in-law, Tom and Vera Jo Catlett; nephew Chuck Catlett and wife Kathi. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with a memorial service to follow at 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, 1333 Old Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Drive. www.lynnhurstchapel.com HELFENBERGER, CHARLES EDWARD - 83, of Oak Ridge, died Friday, November 18, 2005 at the Methodist Medical Center. He was born July 25, 1922 in Harriman, the son of Edward and Minnie Silvey Helfenberger. He was a veteran of WWII, serving with the US Army. Mr. Helfenberger retired in 1984 from Union Carbide Corp/ Y-12 where he was an outside machinist. He was a member of First Baptist Church and a 50- year member of Faith Masonic Lodge #756. Mr. Helfenberger was an avid landscaper and thoroughly enjoyed attending and participating in area flea markets. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janie Robert Whitaker Helfenberger, December 12, 2004. He is survived by: son, David Helfenberger and wife Shelley of Morristown; daughters, Diane Clark and husband Randy of Knoxville and Deborah H. Sumner and husband Jim of Kingston; brother, Forrest H. Helfenberger and wife Betty of Springfield, VA; sisters, Alene Miller of Oak Ridge and Evelyn Hicks of Tampa, FL; 3 grandchildren, Ryan Helfenberger of Morristown, Andres Clark of Knoxville and Christopher Clark and wife Michelle and great grandchild, Keenen Clark, all of Cumming, GA. Funeral services are Monday, November 21, 2005 at 8:00 pm at Weatherford Mortuary with Rev. Bobby Mullins officiating. Graveside services are Tuesday at 1:00 pm at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to the Disabled American Veterans, Attn. Gift Processing Dept., PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Weatherford Mortuary. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com LEACH, REV. RALPH - age 77 of LaFollette passed away November 14, 2005 at his home. He was a member of Ford Town Baptist Church. Mr. Leach had been an ordained minister for 42 years having pastored several churches in this area. He had a radio broadcast for 30 years. Preceded in death by father and mother: Rev. Harrison and Pearl Bruce Leach. Survived by wife: Alice Leach of LaFollette; son and daughter-in-law: David and Betty Leach of LaFollette; daughter and son-in-law: Deanna and Scoby Asbury of Jacksboro; brothers: JB and Bill Leach both of LaFollette; sisters: June James of Chattanooga, Jewell Winstead of LaFollette, Evelyn Bailey of Speedwell, Margie Ford of Speedwell; grandchildren: Lynn Leach and Cindy Pierce; great grandchildren: Carly and Alex Leach and Chloe Pierce. Pallbearers: Marvin Ford, Jimmy Mack Pierce, Roger and Greg Leach, Donny and Chris Perry. Honorary Pallbearers will be ministers of the area. Funeral services will be 8:00 PM Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at Ford Town Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Dupuy, Rev. Don Reynolds and Rev. Alvis Richardson officiating. Interment will be 11:00 AM Thursday in Bakers Forge Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday night at the church before funeral services. Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements. NEAL, TAMMY MICHELLE - age 28 of Lake City, TN formerly of Knoxville, TN and Russellville, AR, passed away suddenly Wednesday November 16 , 2005. Tammy was a wonderful step-mother, daughter and sister. Survivors: parents Eddie and Kathy Neal of Farragut, TN; sister and brother-in-law, Tracy and Aaron Marston of Johnson City, TN; grandparents, Cliff and Frankie Doll of Sun City West, AZ, Meda Neal of Knoxville, TN; boy friend, Jamie Fritts and children, Logan and McKinley of Lake City, TN; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The body will lie in state from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, November 20 with a memorial service to follow at 4:30 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Pastor Tim Shaughnessy and Pastor Rick Dunn officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Neal family. www.clickfuneralhome.com RUSSELL, THELMA JEAN - age 58 of Andersonville, passed away suddenly at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge at 12:40 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2005. Preceded in death by husband, Donald Russell, father and mother, Henry & Azilee Riggs, member of Bryson Fork Baptist Church. Survived by beloved daughter, Donna Russell; twin grandchildren, Donald Brandon and Savannah Donielle; sisters, Gertie Kirg and Johnnie Johnson of Andersonville; brothers, Henry Riggs, Jr. of Sandusky, Ohio and Eddie Riggs of Heiskell. Sadly missed by family and friends. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday with funeral service to follow at 8 p.m. at Ailor Chapel with Rev. Charles Warwick officiating. Interment 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Loyston Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Ailor Mortuary, Maynardville. 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From another mailing list.... Tennessee State Library and Archives Lists of WW I Veterans on line at the Archive and other helpful info: http://www.tennessee.gov/tsla/history/military/ww1intro.htm#s ...tim west... Scott Co, TN Coordinator for the TNGenWeb http://www.tngenweb.org./scott
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From The LaFollette Press 17 Nov 2005 Kenneth "Ken" Bruce age 48 of LaFollette Kenney E. Coffey, age 54 of Hamilton Audra Lillian Lambert Davis, age 90 of Speedwell, Andrea Sue Dotson, age 62, of Lake City William Robert Henderson, age 76 of LaFollette Rev. Ralph Leach, age 77 of LaFollette Carl E. McNeeley, age 83 of LaFollette, Dan Marcum age 62 of LaFollette Kenneth G. Smith, age 68 of LaFollette Ethel Angel Taylor, age 94, of LaFollette Cartha F. Tiller, 69, of South Knoxville Kenneth "Ken" Bruce age 48 of LaFollette passed away on Nov. 8 in LaFollette. He was a very active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. He was a loving husband of 26 years and a very devoted father, son, and brother whose life was about God, family, and country. He was a 20year of the U.S. Army Veteran. After completing his active duty career in the U.S. Army, he began his teaching career at Newcomb Elementary School in 1992 and then went to LaFollette Middle School as a teacher, later becoming an assistant principal there. He then became a principal at East LaFollette Elementary School where he remained until accepting the position of assistant principal at Campbell County High School in the year 2000. He touched the lives of everyone he met. He had a wonderful and unique sense of humor and will always be remembered for his one-liners. He is survived by his wife, Jo Bruce; sons, Christopher and Patrick Bruce; parents, Gene and Beverly Hogarth Bruce all of LaFollette; father- in- law and mother- in- law, Ray and Maxine Bramlett of Jasper, TN; brother and sister- in- law, Greg and Mary Dee Bruce of LaFollette; sister and brother- in- law, Wendy and Mark Montgomery of LaFollette; brother in law and sister in law, Larry and Debbie Bramlett of Jasper, TN; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass was held Nov. 12 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Joe Campbell officiating. Interment was in the Campbell Memorial Gardens. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Kenney E. Coffey, age 54 of Hamilton passed away Nov. 2 as a result of an accident. He was born December 18, 1951 in Jellico the son of Earl E. and Mary E. (Spradlin) Coffey. On August 21, 1971 he married Paula Phelps in Butler County. He was a member of Ben Franklin Lodge No.719 F. & A.M., Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Cincinnati Chapter, York Rite, and the Kentucky Colonels. He will always be known for working hard and helping others. Although he enjoyed many things in his life, nothing could replace the love he had for his family. His wife, children and the rest of his family was his foundation, especially his precious grandsons. He will be greatly missed by everyone. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Barbara Lee and Shirley Coffey. He is survived by his loving wife, Paula Coffey; daughters, Jeannie (Jason) Rosser; Melissa (Brian) Kauffman, Laura (Jason) Schulte; grandsons, Quinton and Jake Rosser, and Owen Kenneth Kauffman; brothers, Gene (Fannie), Pete (Geraldine), Albert (Libby), Eddie (Joy) and Jerry (Brenda); sisters, Janice (Bob) Coffey, Reba (Lindell) Kidd, Lottie Ann (Jack) Kidd, and Theresa (Joe) Monroe; devoted friend Mike Cox and family; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Nov. 7 at the Avance Funeral Home and Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield, Ohio, with Dr. Dale French officiating. Burial followed at Hickory Flat Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Burns Institute, 3229 Burnett Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229. The family will accept condolences at www.avancefuneralhome.com. Avance Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Audra Lillian Lambert Davis, age 90 of Speedwell, passed away Nov. 9 at her home. She was born August 23, 1915 in Claiborne County, a daughter of the late Andrew Cornelius and Matilda Ausmus Lambert. She loved her family and her church, Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church where she had been a member since 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons; one great granddaughter; four sisters and three brothers. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Elder Albert Davis of Speedwell; daughter, Faye Hensley and husband, Bob of Speedwell; sons, Paul Davis and wife, Jean of Speedwell, Elder Glen Davis and wife, Barbara of LaFollette, and Wayne Davis of Tazewell; grandchildren, Mike Hensley, Jerry Hensley, Glen Allen Davis, Scott Davis, Robby Davis and Paula Mabelitini; 12 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Nov. 12 at Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Larry Anderson and Elder Bill Rhymer officiating. Interment was in the Ausmus Cemetery. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Andrea Sue Dotson, age 62, of Lake City passed away Nov. 13 at St. Mary's Hospice in Halls. She was a member of the Guiding Star Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Jack Dotson; parents, Chesley and Carrie Kindred Jackson; sisters, Betty Scymanski and Wilma Wilson. She is survived by her son, Grant Jackson of Jacksboro; sisters, Robin Rains and husband, Kenneth of Lake City, Tonya Charack of FLA, Brenda Jackson of Oliver Springs; brothers, Kenneth Jackson and wife, Margaret of Lake City, Terry Jackson of Lake City; grandchildren, Jessica Jackson of SC, Sandra Jackson of Nashville and Grant Lynn Jackson of Jacksboro; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Funeral services were Nov. 15 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Bean officiating. Interment was in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City. Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. William Robert Henderson, age 76 of LaFollette passed away Nov.14 at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was of the Protestant Faith. He was a member of the Church of God in Toledo, OH. He belonged to the horseshoe club, the bowling league and he was a member of the DAV. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Wellington and Gladys Walker Henderson; brother, Nathan Henderson; sister, Betty Small; half brother, Jerry Meek. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Henderson of LaFollette; son, William Henderson Jr. of Toledo, OH; daughters, Linda Frosch of Cosby, Renee Henderson of Toledo, OH; Kenneth Bolton of LaFollette and David Campbell of St. Roberts, Mo; stepdaughters, Rita Mullins of Farmingdale, NY, Gwendolyn Mullins of LaFollette; brother, Nathan Henderson; sister, Sylvia Kelley of IND; half sister, Janet Sharp of IND; six grandchildren, 10 step grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the West Walden Church of God with Rev. Jasper Walden officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday night at the church before funeral services. Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements. Rev. Ralph Leach, age 77 of LaFollette passed away Nov. 14 at his home. He was a member of Ford Town Baptist Church. He had been an ordained minister for 42 years having pastored several churches in this area. He had a radio broadcast for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Rev. Harrison and Pearl Bruce Leach. He is survived by his wife, Alice Leach of LaFollette; son and daughter-in-law, David and Betty Leach of LaFollette; daughter and son-in-law, Deanna and Scoby Asbury of Jacksboro; brothers, JB and Bill Leach both of LaFollette; sisters, June James of Chattanooga, Jewell Winstead of LaFollette, Evelyn Bailey of Speedwell, Margie Ford of Speedwell; grandchildren, Lynn Leach and Cindy Pierce; great grandchildren, Carly and Alex Leach and Chloe Pierce. Funeral services were Nov. 16 at Ford Town Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Dupuy, Rev. Don Reynolds and Rev. Alvis Richardson officiating. Interment will be at 11 a.m. on Nov. 17 in Bakers Forge Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Carl E. McNeeley, age 83 of LaFollette, passed away on Nov. 8 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church and retired from Direct Oil Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Mae McNeeley; parents, Bill and Sallie McNeeley; sisters, Lucille Wilson, Bonnie and Edith McNeeley. She is survived by her sons, Ray McNeeley of East Bernstadt, KY, Mike McNeeley and Daniel McNeeley both of LaFollette; daughters, Geraldine of Michigan, Joyce Ann McGlone and Betty Sue Woodward both of LaFollette; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sisters, Anna Lee Hatfield of Toledo, OH, Nora Nelson of Jacksboro, and Lois Goins of LaFollette; brothers, Clyde McNeeley and Dennis McNeeley both of LaFollette; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Nov. 10 at Walters Chapel with Rev. Bill Braden officiating. Interment was in the Bethlehem Cemetery with the Rev. Ed Smiddy officiating. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Dan Marcum age 62 of LaFollette passed away Nov. 8 at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville. He attended LaFollette Church of God. He Marcum loved children, family, gardening, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his son, Merle Marcum; father, Arnold Marcum; sister, Peggy Gumm. He is survived by his wife, Elva Marcum of Mt. Vernon, KY; sons, Eddie Marcum and Danny Marcum Jr. both of Cincinnati, OH; daughters, Tina Martin of Cincinnati, OH, Leona Marcum of LaFollette, Julie Marcum of Richview, IL; nine grandchildren; brother, Dave Marcum of Cincinnati, OH; 10 step children. Funeral services were Nov. 10 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Chuck Duncan officiating. Interment was in the Warren Memorial Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Kenneth G. Smith, age 68 of LaFollette passed away Nov. 9 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member and Deacon of Elm Grove Baptist Church, Veteran of the U. S. Air Force, Member of the Disabled American Veterans, Melrose Masonic Lodge of Norwood, OH, and Shriners of Cincinnati. He was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Mary Smith. He is survived by his wife, Ella Mae Smith of LaFollette; brothers Rev. James Smith and wife, Jean of Ravenna, KY, Chester Smith and wife, Elizabeth of Felicity, OH, Lloyd Smith and wife, Juanita of Andersonville, Walter Smith and wife, Carolyn of Dayton, OH, Wayne Smith of Powell and David Smith and wife, Edna of Dahlonega, GA; sisters, Naomi Sears and husband, Ed of Williamsburg, KY, Myrtle Katz of Dayton, OH, and Marie Drake and husband, Larry of Dayton, OH; brother-in-law, David Hill and wife, Jeannie of Amelia, OH; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Nov. 12 at Walters Chapel with his brother, Rev. James Smith and Rev. Landon Lane officiating. Interment was in the Campbell Memorial Gardens for Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Ethel Angel Taylor, age 94, of LaFollette entered eternal life on Nov. 13 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. She was a member of the Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Taylor. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Judy Taylor, Jacksboro; niece, loved as a daughter, Emily Durban and husband Joe, Cincinnati, OH; grandchildren, Sonya Gay and Lee MacMillin, San Diego, CA; Teresa Crawford and Jamey; great grandchildren, Nichauls, Madison and Gillion Crawford, Ringgold, GA. Graveside service and interment were Nov. 16 at Peabody Cemetery with Rev. Terry Wells and Rev. Eugene Wells officiating. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Cartha F. Tiller, 69, of South Knoxville passed away Nov. 10 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents; William and Beatrice Green Vandergriff. She is survived by her husband, James Tiller; sons, Ricky Wamach, Ted Vandergriff, and Ronnie Vandergriff; daughters, Tina Johnson and husband, Mike, Kay Davis and husband, Mark, Debbie McNelly, Tammy Tiller and Rosa Thomas; grandchildren, Ricky Jr., Jan, Jason, James, Casey, David, James, Kay, Matthew, Sarah and Blanche; great grandchildren, Mason and Makayla; brothers, Ray Vandergriff and wife Becky, Don Vandergriff and wife Linda; sister, Pat Stegall ; several nieces and nephews . Funeral services were Nov. 12 at Atchley's Seymour Chapel with the Rev. Barny Evans officiating. Interment was in the Russell Cemetery in Blount County. Atchley 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 19 Nov 2005 ABBOTT, JOSEPH GREEN BROCK, CARL TATE - 88, of Oak Ridge GOFORTH, PRESTON - age 86, of Clinton, NEAL, TAMMY MICHELLE - age 28 of Lake City,TN ROBBINS, VERA BETHENA - age 91, of Clinton, Tennessee WRIGHT, JESS - age 69, of LaFollette ABBOTT, JOSEPH GREEN - born November 15, 1946, Morgan County, Tenn., died October 27, 2005 in Johnson City. Interred in the National Cemetery in Johnson City. Preceded in death by parents, Elder James Jackson Abbott and Martha Anderson Abbott; brother, James Jackson Abbott, half brother, John Henry Abbott. Survived by son, Joseph Abbott and wife, Shirley of Myrtle Beach, SC; daughter, Jenny Kimbrough and husband, Dean of Dayton, Ohio; four grandchildren and two brothers, Robert Avery Abbott, Watkinsville, Ga., William Thomas Abbott, Vonore; and half brother, William Woodrow Pennick, Dayton, Ohio. BROCK, CARL TATE - 88, of Oak Ridge passed away Thursday November 17, 2005 at Methodist Medical Center. He was born in Morgan County Tennessee to the late William Riley Brock, Sr. and Susie Jane Gann Brock. Mr. Brock retired from Y-12 Plant in Oak Ridge (Department of Energy), in 1986 as a Quality Assurance Inspector after 38 years. He was a veteran of WWII and a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples) since 1950. He is survived by his wife, Virginia E. Brock of Oak Ridge; and daughters and sons-in- law Cathy Lynn Glass and husband Kenneth Dee of Oak Ridge, Vivian Sue Foster and husband Larry Steven of Lexington, KY, and Pamela Christine Baker and husband Joe Burl Baker, Jr. of Oak Ridge. Mr. Brock is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday November 20, 2005 at 7 PM in the chapel of Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Russell and Rev. Roy Ladd officiating. Interment will be Monday 11 AM at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5-7 Sunday at the funeral home. An online register book is available at www.martinoakridgefuneralhome.com GOFORTH, PRESTON - age 86, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away Friday, November 18, 2005 at his residence. He was a member of Robertsville Baptist Church. He served 4 years in the U. S. Army during the Normandy D-Day Invasion. He was employed at K-25/union Carbide from 1945 to 1984. He was preceded in death by wife, Vernice Sharp Goforth; parents, Lyndsey Lynn & Nellie Watson Goforth; sisters, Audrey Phillips & Frances McKinney; brothers, Eldon, Jennings, Sam & Tom Goforth. Survivors: daughters: Donna Carol Mitchell & husband, Phillip, of Rosswell, Ga., Pamela Lindsay of Claxton, Tn.; sons: Preston Wayne Goforth & wife, Elaine, of Seymour, Danny Goforth of Kernersville, N. C.; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sisters: Veda Griffith of Richland, Virginia, Una Richardson of Indianapolis, Indiana, Lucy Ray of Burnsville, N. C.; brothers: Linton Goforth of Marion, NC, Blackburn Goforth of Spruce Pine, NC; host of relatives & friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 20, 2005 from 6 to 8 PM at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, November 21 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Prince officiating. Interment will follow at the Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton in charge of all arrangements. NEAL, TAMMY MICHELLE - age 28 of Lake City,TN formerly of Knoxville, TN and Russellville, AR, passed away suddenly Wednesday November 16 , 2005. Tammy was a wonderful step-mother, daughter and sister. Survivors: parents Eddie and Kathy Neal of Farragut, TN; sister and brother-in-law, Tracy and Aaron Marston of Johnson City, TN; grandparents, Cliff and Frankie Doll of Sun City West, AZ, Meda Neal of Knoxville, TN; boy friend, Jamie Fritts and children, Logan and McKinley of Lake City, TN; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The body will lie in state from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, November 20 with a memorial service to follow at 4:30 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Pastor Tim Shaughnessy and Pastor Rick Dunn officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Neal family. www.clickfuneralhome.com ROBBINS, VERA BETHENA - age 91, of Clinton, Tennessee passed away Thursday, November 17, 2005 at N.H.C. in Oak Ridge. She was a member of Sinking Springs United Methodist Church. Her hobbies were quilting and flower & vegetable gardening. She was a loving mother & grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, John David "Red" Robbins; grandson, David Allen Robbins; parents, James Brice & Rosa Apperson Wallace; 11 brothers & sisters. Survivors: daughters: Bethea Giles & husband, Samuel, of Clinton, Tn., Mary Lou Bolton & husband, Charles, of Atlanta, Ga., Cheryl Hyslop & husband, Thomas, Milwaukee, Wis.; sons: Lawrence Bryan "Larry" Robbins & wife, Brenda, of Dayton, Tx., Terry Lee Robbins & wife, Wanda, of Murfreesboro, Tn., John David Robbins, Jr., of Oak Ridge, Tn; sister-in-law: Hazel Wallace of Clinton, Tn; daughter-in-law: Lou Disney Robbins of Clinton, Tn.; 12 grandchildren & 15 great-grandchildren; caregivers: Sandra Parker, Tanna Mellard, Misty Lewis; several nieces & nephews and host of relatives and friends. Special thanks to staff of Caris Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sinking Springs United Methodist Church in Clinton. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 20, 2005 from 6 to 8 PM at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, November 21st at 11:00 AM at the Sinking Springs United Methodist Church with Rev. Lisa Stone officiating. Interment will follow in the Sinking Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton in charge of all arrangements. WRIGHT, JESS - age 69, of LaFollette passed away Thursday November 17, 2005, at Baptist Hospital in Knoxville. He was a member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church and a Retired US Army officer after 20 years of service. Survivors: wife: Queena Cox Wright; daughter: Tamera Milner of LaFollette; sisters: Della Cooper and Pearl Harmon, both of LaFollette. Services 8 PM Saturday at Indiana Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Partin and Bro. Stuart Bradley officiating. Interment 2 PM Sunday Bakers Forge Cemetery with Military Honors by Campbell County Honor Guard. Family will receive friends 6 until 8 PM Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Indiana Avenue Baptist Church. Arrangements by Cross Funeral Home ========================================= 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 17 Nov 2005 KAM, FRANCIS - age 76 of Oak Ridge, LEACH, REV. RALPH - age 77 of LaFollette SMITH, ROY E. JR., "RODNEY" - age 44 of Heiskell, SNOW, CLIFFORD (CLIFF) - age 72 of Oak Ridge, KAM, FRANCIS - age 76 of Oak Ridge, passed away November 15, 2005. He was a scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for 30+ years and made significant contributions to the American Society for Testing and Materials. He also made important contributions to various international activities sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission. His work enabled him to meet many interesting people and make friends around the world. He enjoyed tennis, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. Preceded in death by: mother, Ellen; brother, Albert. Survivors: wife, Gerry Kam; daughter, Janine Kam-Lal and son-in-law Rajinder Lal; daughter, Katrina Kam; son, Carl Kam; grandchildren, Zarin, Zubin, and Navi Lal; sister, Bessie Kam; brother, Ben Kam; father, Yun Fong Kam; many other relatives and friends. Cremation was performed; there will be no memorial services or visitation. LEACH, REV. RALPH - age 77 of LaFollette passed away November 14, 2005 at his home. He was a member of Ford Town Baptist Church. Mr. Leach had been an ordained minister for 42 years having pastored several churches in this area. He had a radio broadcast for 30 years. Preceded in death by father and mother: Rev. Harrison and Pearl Bruce Leach. Survived by wife: Alice Leach of LaFollette; son and daughter-in-Law: David and Betty Leach of LaFollette; daughter and son-in-law: Deanna and Scoby Asbury of Jacksboro; brothers: JB and Bill Leach both of LaFollette; sisters: June James of Chattanooga, Jewell Winstead of LaFollette, Evelyn Bailey of Speedwell, Margie Ford of Speedwell; grandchildren: Lynn Leach and Cindy Pierce; great grandchildren: Carly and Alex Leach and Chloe Pierce. Pallbearers: Marvin Ford, Jimmy Mack Pierce, Roger and Greg Leach, Donny and Chris Perry. Honorary Pallbearers will be ministers of the area. Funeral services will be 8:00 PM Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at Ford Town Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Dupuy, Rev. Don Reynolds and Rev. Alvis Richardson officiating. Interment will be 11:00 AM Thursday in Bakers Forge Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday night at the church before funeral services. Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements. SMITH, ROY E. JR., "RODNEY" - age 44 of Heiskell, after a courageous battle with cancer, went home to be with the Lord, on November 15, 2005. He was employed by Harrison Construction for 13 years. Preceded in death by: brother, Randall Eugene Smith. Survivors: loving wife of 25 years, Jackie Smith of Heiskell; son, Roy E. Smith III; daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany and Josh Ayers; as close as sons, Airman Randall E. Smith Jr., Michael D. Smith; parents, Roy and Juanita Smith; sisters & brothers-in-law, Debbie and Robert Taylor, Ginger and Bill Longley; a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend thanks toward all the family and friends who have supported us through this time. Service 8:00 p.m. Friday, Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel, Rev. Corky Alexander and Rev. David Gass officiating. Family and friends will meet 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel and proceed to Bookwalter Cemetery for interment at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers: Roy Smith, III, Randall Smith, Jr., Josh Ayers, Michael Smith, Ralph Miller, Chris Cagle, Marty Cox and Allen Monroe. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. SNOW, CLIFFORD (CLIFF) - age 72 of Oak Ridge, formerly of Tulare County, CA and Orland, CA, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 14, 2005. Cliff was a member of Faith Bible Fellowship in Oak Ridge, where he served as a Deacon and AWANA Commander. He was retired from Terminix Pest Control with 26 years of service. He was a member of the Handyman Club of America. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Irene Snow; brother, Neil Snow. Survivors: wife of 34 years, Peggy Haskins Snow; sons, Michael and Paul of Southern CA, David and Daryl Snow of Oak Ridge; daughters, Valerie and Victoria; several grandchildren and a great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. with Rev. Chris Bunn officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday at Fortners Chapel Cemetery in Sweetwater for graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Bible Fellowship AWANA Club, 145 Iroquois Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Snow family. www.clickfuneralhome.com =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. 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From the Oak Ridger 16 Nov 2005 Paul Douglas "Chief" Browning, 60, a resident of Oliver Springs, Francis Kam, 76, of Oak Ridge, Clifford "Cliff" Snow, 72, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Tulare County, Calif. Margaret Webb, 74, of Clinton, Paul Douglas "Chief" Browning, 60, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, at his home. He was born Feb. 16, 1945, in Raven, Va. Chief retired from the X-10 plant in Oak Ridge after working 30 years. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening, hunting, boating and fishing. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Browning, and one sister, Christina Browning. He is survived by a daughter, Tina Browning Rauhuff of Powell; grandsons, Stephen Shane Rauhuff, Tony Aaron Rauhuff, and Adrian Paul Rauhuff; a brother, Jerry Hurley of Kentucky; sisters, Joyce Dotson of Kentucky, and Juanita May of Varnville, S.C.; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Rodney Marlow, Pat Kelly, Ray Bolden, and Hubert C. Booker. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at Sharp Funeral Home with funeral service following the visitation at 8 p.m. in the chapel with Captain Bill McKinley officiating. Burial and graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Clinton. Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs is in charge of all the arrangements. Francis Kam, 76, of Oak Ridge, passed away Nov. 15, 2005. He was a scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for more than 20 years and made significant contributions to the American Society for Testing and Materials. He also made important contributions to various international activities sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission. His work enabled him to meet many interesting people and make friends around the world. He enjoyed tennis, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ellen; and a brother, Alfred. Survivors include his wife, Gerry Kam; daughter, Janine Kam-Lal and son-in-law Rajinder Lal; daughter, Katrina Kam; son, Carl Kam; grandchildren, Zarin, Zubin, and Navi Lal; sister, Bessie Kam; brother, Ben Kam; father, Yun Fong Kam; many other relatives and friends. Cremation was performed; there will be no memorial services or visitation. Clifford "Cliff" Snow, 72, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Tulare County, Calif., and Orland, Calif., went to be with the Lord Monday, Nov. 14, 2005. Cliff was a member of Faith Bible Fellowship in Oak Ridge, where he served as a Deacon and AWANA Commander. He was retired from Terminix Pest Control with 26 years of service. He was a member of the Handyman Club of America. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Irene Snow; and a brother, Neil Snow. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Peggy Haskins Snow; sons, Michael and Paul of Southern Calif., David and Daryl Snow of Oak Ridge; daughters, Valerie and Victoria; several grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Chris Bunn officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday at Fortners Chapel Cemetery in Sweetwater for graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Bible Fellowship AWANA Club, 145 Iroquois Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, is serving the Snow family. Margaret Webb, 74, of Clinton, passed away Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Mrs. Webb was preceded in death by her father and stepmother, William and Helen Miller; and her mother, Rose Brewster Miller; one daughter, Lee Helen Phillips; her sister, Betty Lou Cheeks; and her brother-in-law, Jackie Webb. She is survived by her husband, Albert Webb of Clinton; one son, Albert Eugene Webb; one daughter, Pamela Lively and husband Roy of Vonore; five grandchildren, Regina Lively, Melinda Hatfield, both of Loudon, Wesley Webb, Carrie Phillips of Clinton, and Amanda Smith and husband Tim of Claxton; and by eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Webb is also survived by a loving sister-in-law who was also her best friend, Gwen Cole of Clinton. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Webb was a retired licensed practical nurse from Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was a member of Glory Way Baptist Church in Clinton, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary No. 2514 in Oak Ridge, and served as past Tennessee state president of Fraternal Order of Eagles. Mrs. Webb enjoyed making flower arrangements. Her family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at Oliver Springs Mortuary. The funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Nov. 16, 2005, in the chapel of the Oliver Springs Mortuary with the Rev. Michael Phillips officiating. Burial will be private on Thursday at the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville. Oliver Springs Mortuary 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
From The Knoxville News Sentinel 16 Nov 2005 BROWNING, PAUL DOUGLAS "CHIEF" - age 60, a resident of Oliver Springs, BUNCH, BRUCE E., SR. - age 54 of Knoxville CROMWELL, MARTHA JONES - age 87 of Wartburg, formerly of Sunbright and King ston, IRVIN, WILLIE VANEY - age 88, KENNEDY, INEZ - age 78 of East Knoxville, SNOW, CLIFFORD (CLIFF) - age 72 of Oak Ridge, BROWNING, PAUL DOUGLAS "CHIEF" - age 60, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Monday, November 14, 2005 at his home. He was born February 16, 1945 in Raven, Virginia. Chief retired from the X-10 plant in Oak Ridge after working thirty years. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening, hunting, boating and fishing. Preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Browning and one sister, Christina Browning. Survivors: daughter, Tina Browning Rauhuff of Powell; grandsons, Stephen Shane Rauhuff, Tony Aaron Rauhuff, Adrian Paul Rauhuff; brother, Jerry Hurley of Kentucky; sisters, Joyce Dotson of Kentucky, Juanita May of Varnville, South Carolina; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Rodney Marlow, Pat Kelly, Ray Bolden, Hubert C. Booker. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at Sharp Funeral Home with funeral service following the visitation at 8:00 pm, in the chapel with Captain Bill McKinley officiating. Burial and graveside service will be held 1:00 pm, Thursday, November 17, 2005 at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Clinton. Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs is in charge of all the arrangements. BUNCH, BRUCE E., SR. - age 54 of Knoxville passed away on Thursday November 10,2005 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Bruce was a local entertainer in the Knoxville area. The family will receive friends 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Thursday November 17, 2005 with a memorial service to follow at 4:00 pm in the Chapel of Evergreen Funeral Home, Rev. Mike Vandergriff officiating. Evergreen Funeral Home 7426 Asheville Highway is in charge of the arrangements. 637-7955 CROMWELL, MARTHA JONES - age 87 of Wartburg, formerly of Sunbright and Kingston, passed away Monday, November 14, 2005 in Cumberland Medical Center, Crossville. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Burrville. A life time member of the Eastern Star in Kingston where she lived for many years. She was retired from White Stores in Kingston. She was preceded in death by her husband; Carl F. Cromwell Sr., parents; Thomas and Nancy Morgan Jones, infant daughter, Marilyn, sisters, Annie Jones, Amy Spurling, Virgie Brown, brothers, Egbert, Menford, Dillard, Ray, Stanley Jones and an infant brother. Survived by children, Jean and (Willard) Branstetter of Deer Lodge, Tn., Harold and (Carol) Cromwell of Oak Ridge, Tn., Carl and (Linda) Cromwell Jr. of Crossville, Tn; grandchildren, Bobby (Robin) Branstetter, Randy Branstetter, Mitchell (Margie) Branstetter, Tonya (Bryon) Kenley, Keith Cromwell, Kevin (Tisha) Cromwell; great-grandchildren, Madison, Jo Beth, Monte and Bobbie Jean Branstetter, Tyler and Tray Cromwell, Kristofer Kenley; also several nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 8:00 with Rev. Robert Temple and Bro. Wayne Cromwell officiating. Graveside services will be Thursday 11:00 in Mt Vernon Cemetery, Burrville. IRVIN, WILLIE VANEY - age 88, passed away on Monday evening, November 14, 2005 at Fort Sanders Park West Hospital in Knoxville, TN. Willie V. was a member of the Oak Ridge Church of Christ in Oak Ridge, TN and was a resident of Brakebill Nursing Home in Knoxville, TN. Willie V. devoted most of her adult life to teaching in the public schools of Hamblen County where she served as a teacher and principal at Pineville and Miller W. Boyd Schools. Willie V. is preceded in death by: brothers, James Irvin, Lacy Irvin; sisters, Edmonia Goins, Anna Lou Lyons, Doris Irvin, Willard Graham, and Blanch Jarnagin; nephews, Victor Graham, Herman Hoyt Goins, Curtis Goins; niece, Elsie Goins. Surviving relatives include: nephews, Thomas L. Goins and wife Elizabeth, Eugene Edward Clark and wife Barbara, Michael Graham; nieces, Katherine Summerour and husband Carl, Agnes Bush and Margaret Graham; and a host of great and great- great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 19, 2005 from 12(Noon)-1:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel. Kevin Clark, officiating. Interment, Bent Creek Cemetery in Whitesburg, TN. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary. Ms. Irvin's guestbook can be signed on-line at: www.unitymortuaryknox.org KENNEDY, INEZ - age 78 of East Knoxville, passed away Monday, November 14, 2005 at her home. She was member of Bible Church of God. Preceded in death by: twin sister, Bessie. Survivors include: spouse, Robert Kennedy of Knoxville; daughter, Jennie Gladson and husband Joe of Cleveland, TN; son, Jonnie Findley of Cleveland; brothers, Roy Strickland of George and Raymond Strickland of Georgia; also several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday November 16, 2005 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Chapel service to follow at 8:00 pm Rev. Pappy Beaver officiating. The interment will be Thursday November 17, 2005 at 11 am in the Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. McCarty Mortuary 4004 Holston Drive is in charge of the arrangements. SNOW, CLIFFORD (CLIFF) - age 72 of Oak Ridge, formerly of Tulare County, CA and Orland, CA, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 14, 2005. Cliff was a member of Faith Bible Fellowship in Oak Ridge, where he served as a Deacon and AWANA Commander. He was retired from Terminix Pest Control with 26 years of service. He was a member of the Handyman Club of America. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Irene Snow; brother, Neil Snow. Survivors: wife of 34 years, Peggy Haskins Snow; sons, Michael and Paul of Southern CA, David and Daryl Snow of Oak Ridge; daughters, Valerie and Victoria; several grandchildren and a great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday at the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. with Rev. Chris Bunn officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday at Fortners Chapel Cemetery in Sweetwater for graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Bible Fellowship AWANA Club, 145 Iroquois Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Snow family. www.clickfuneralhome.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
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From tjhe Oak Ridger 15 Nov 21005 James Michael "Mike" Elam, 48, of Oak Ridge, Jordan Hill, 15, of Duluth, Ga., Margaret M. Webb, 74, of Clinton, Paul Douglas Browning, 60, a resident of Oliver Springs, James Michael "Mike" Elam, 48, of Oak Ridge, died on Monday, Nov. 7, 2005, in Los Angeles, Calif. Mike was born in Knoxville, Tenn., on July 19, 1957, to parents James Donald and Audrey Wagner Elam. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and enjoyed music, especially playing the guitar. Mr. Elam received his bachelor's degree in 1982 from the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga., his master's degree in 1987 from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., and his doctorate degree in 1993, also from the University of Missouri in Columbia. He had worked as a research assistant professor in anthropology at the University of Tennessee for the last 10 years. Mike was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Aubrey J. and Dorothea Wagner; paternal grandparents, James and Betty Elam; and uncle, Karl Edward Wagner. Survivors include his parents, J. Donald and Audrey Elam of Elberton, Ga.; wife, Karla Riggle Elam of Oak Ridge; sons, Derek and Jacob Elam of Oak Ridge; brothers, Mark Elam and wife, Sharon, of Madisonville, Tenn., and Kevin Elam and wife, Mary Marcus of Los Angeles, Calif.; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dr. Stephen Damos officiating. Interment will be at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Memorials may be made in the form of donations to Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10016, or to Grace Lutheran Church, 131 West Gettysburg Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Weatherford Mortuary, and also from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday at the church. An online guest book may be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. Jordan Hill, 15, of Duluth, Ga., died Monday, Nov. 14, 2005. The funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Duluth First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Peachtree Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. She is survived by her father and mother, Jeff and Teresa Phillips Hill of Duluth; brother, Justin Hill of Duluth; paternal grandmother, Mary Hill of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; maternal grandmother, Inela Phillips of Oliver Springs; aunts and uncles, Bryan and Missy Phillips of Nashville, Linda and Galen Link of Merritt Island, Fla., and Scott and Lisa Hill of Maryville; cousins, Austin Link, Haley Hill, Faith Phillips and a very special cousin, Victoria Link. Jordan was a sophomore at Peachtree Ridge High School. She was a recreation league cheerleader and played softball at Shorty Howell Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AFLAC Cancer Center at Egleston, 1405 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30322, phone: 404-785-1200. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home in Norcross, Ga. Margaret M. Webb, 74, of Clinton, passed away Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Oliver Springs Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements, which were incomplete at press time. Paul Douglas Browning, 60, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs 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 15 Nov 2005 BROOKS, STEVE LARRY - age 60 of Norris, TN, formerly of Knoxville, DOTSON, ANDREA SUE - age 62 of Lake City, TN, ELAM, JAMES MICHAEL "MIKE" - 48 of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, MOODY, SAMUEL T. - age 79 of Wartburg, ORAN, ROBERT H. - age 75 of Harriman, TAYLOR, ETHEL ANGEL - age 94 of LaFollette, BROOKS, STEVE LARRY - age 60 of Norris, TN, formerly of Knoxville, went on to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 12 at 8:06 pm after a long battle with cancer. Staff Sgt. Steve Larry Brooks was a disabled veteran from the Vietnam War while serving in the United States Army from 1967 to 1972. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam and received numerous medals and ribbons. Larry is a member of Broadway Baptist Church in Knoxville, but attended Big Mountain Baptist Church. He is also a member of the First Calvary Division Association, VFW Post 1733, and American Legion Post 2. He is preceded in death by: his parents, Raymond and Margaret Brooks Thompson; brother, Gordon D. Brooks; and sister, Margaret Elizabeth Brooks Killon. Left to cherish his memory are: his son, Gordon Raymond Brooks of Andersonville, TN; daughter, Margaret Marie Brooks; granddaughter, Cheyenne of Knoxville; devoted sister, Theresa "Tess" McAfee of Andersonville, TN; other sisters, Connie Kidwell of Knoxville, Carrie Lou Smith of Huntingdon, TN and Barbara Selke of Ronney, West Virginia; brothers, Gene E. Brooks and Charles Barry Brooks, both of Knoxville; precious and loyal companion, his dog Suzie; with great admiration, his nephew Spencer Jared Lambert; and devoted friend, Thelma Patterson of Oliver Springs, TN. Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Pastor Steven Jenks officiating. Family and friends will meet 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary for 11:00 a.m. interment at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with Full Military Honors by Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be: Gordon Brooks, Barry Lambert, Jeff McAfee, Spencer Lambert, Jeff Duncan, Tony Parrot and honorary pallbearer, Larry "Mac" McAfee. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. DOTSON, ANDREA SUE - age 62 of Lake City, TN, passed away November 13, 2005, at St. Mary's Hospice in Halls. She was a member of the Guiding Star Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by: husband, Bobby Jack Dotson; her parents, Chesley and Carrie Kindred Jackson; sisters, Betty Scymanski and Wilma Wilson. Survivors: son, Grant Jackson, Jacksboro, TN; sisters, Robin Rains and husband, Kenneth, Lake City, TN, Tonya Charack, Florida, Brenda Jackson, Oliver Springs, TN; brothers, Kenneth Jackson and wife, Margaret, Lake City, TN, Terry Jackson, Lake City, TN; grandchildren, Jessica Jackson, South Carolina, Sandra Jackson, Nashville, TN, Grant Lynn Jackson, Jacksboro, TN; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Visitation 6-8 pm, Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral service 8 pm, Tuesday, November 15, 2005 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenny Bean officiating. Interment 11 am Thursday November 17, 2005 at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City, TN. Hatmaker Funeral Home of lake city in charge of arrangements. ELAM, JAMES MICHAEL "MIKE" - 48 of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, died on November 7, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. Mike was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 19, 1957 to parents James Donald and Audrey Wagner Elam. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and enjoyed music, especially playing the guitar. Mr. Elam received his BA Degree, 1982, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, MA Degree, 1987, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, Ph. D. Degree, 1993, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri. Work Experience, Research Assistant Professor in Anthropology, University of Tennessee, for the last 10 years. Preceded in death by: maternal grandparents, Aubrey J. and Dorothea Wagner; paternal grandparents, James and Betty Elam; uncle, Karl Edward Wagner. Survivors include: parents, J. Donald and Audrey Elam, Elberton, Georgia; wife, Karla Riggle Elam, Oak Ridge; sons, Derek and Jacob Elam, Oak Ridge; brothers, Mark Elam and wife, Sharon, Madisonville, Tennessee, Kevin Elam and wife, Mary Marcus, Los Angeles, California; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2005, 2 pm at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Stephen Damos officiating. Interment will be at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Memorials may be made in the form of donations to Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor, New York, NY, 10016 or to Grace Lutheran Church, 131 West Gettysburg Ave., Oak Ridge, TN, 37830. The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm on Thursday at the church and also receiving friends Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at Weatherford Mortuary, Oak Ridge. An online guest book may be signed at: www.weatherfordmortuary.com. MOODY, SAMUEL T. - age 79 of Wartburg, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2005 at his home. Sam was born in Harriman and was preceded in death by: his parents, Jess and Florence Turpin Moody; his brothers, Herschel, Bob, J.T., Homer and Lloyd Moody; and his sister, Beatrice Parrish. He served four years in the U.S. Navy at the hospital in Hawaii during World War II and was employed by Sherwin-Williams Co. in Harriman for more than 35 years. He attended St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wartburg. Survivors are: wife, Margaret Hudson Moody of Wartburg; sons, Reginald Moody and wife, Tammy McCloud Moody of Cookeville, Keith Moody and wife, Gail Miller Moody of Georgetown, KY; grandchildren, Kyle Moody of Bowling Green, KY, Erin Moody of Oxford, OH, Josh Key of Cookeville; brother, Artel Moody of St. Petersburg, FL; several nieces and nephews including special niece, Carmen Moody Mock of Largo, Fl. Funeral 1:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Kyker Funeral Home, Harriman, with Rev. Robert Pfaff officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Rockwood. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Kyker Funeral Home, Harriman. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 67, Wartburg, TN 37887. www.kykerfuneralhome.com. ORAN, ROBERT H. - age 75 of Harriman, passed away Sunday November 13, 2005 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was a member of South Harriman Baptist Church & member of Win One Sunday School Class. Veteran of the Korean War with the Army 76th Engineering Battalion. Retirement of 36 years from the Postal Service, worked as a guard at Roane State & bus driver for Michael Dunn. Preceded in death by: parents, Tom & Leona Oran; brothers, W.F. Oran & J. Oran; sister, Margie Oran. Survivors: wife, Mary Oran of Harriman; daughters & sons-in-law, Mona & Steve Bolden of Harriman, Rita & Randy Wadlington of Harriman, Shelia (Doc) & Darrell Sexton of Rockwood; grandchildren, Kimberly & Benji Roberts of Harriman, Kristy & William Smith of Cookville, Todd Sexton, Jake Sexton both of Rockwood Timothy Bolden, Brooke Wadlington, Kayla Wadlington, all of Harriman, Clay Sexton of Rockwood; great grandchildren, Logan Roberts, Abigail Roberts both of Harriman. Funeral 8:00 pm Tuesday November 15, 2005 at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel, Harriman, with Rev. Randy Maxwell and Ken Isham officiating. Interment in Roane Memorial Gardens Wednesday 10:00 am with full military honors by Roane County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at Kyker Funeral Home, Harriman. www.kykerfuneralhome.com. TAYLOR, ETHEL ANGEL - age 94 of LaFollette, entered eternal life on November 13, 2005 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. She was a member of the Church of God. Preceded in death by: husband, Fred Taylor. Survivors: son & daughter-in-law, Tom & Judy Taylor, Jacksboro; niece, loved as a daughter, Emily Durban & husband Joe, Cincinnati, Ohio; grandchildren, Sonya Gay & Lee MacMillin, San Diego, CA, Teresa Crawford & Jamey; great grandchildren, Nichauls, Madison & Gillion Crawford, Ringgold, GA. Graveside service & interment 11 am Wednesday at Peabody Cemetery with Rev. Terry Wells and Rev. Eugene Wells officiating. Arrangements by Cross Funeral Home. =========================================== 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
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