>From The LaFollette Press 23 Aug 2007 James Paul Aslinger, age 56, of Lake City Nina L. Dunn, 77, of Dixon Paul Edward Dople, age 63 of Wooldridge Evelyn Goins, age 83 of LaFollette Jack Hess, age 76 of Jacksboro Shirley Ellen Hillburn, age 65 of Jellico E. Columbus (Chris) Hollars, age 84 Minnie (Tootie) Jeffers, age 81 of LaFollette William "Billy" Johnson, age 74 of Lake City, Bernice M. Jones, age 81, of Jacksboro, Pauline Lay, age 73 of Jellico Thelma E. Letner, age 87 of LaFollette Charles Tolbert McNeely, age 62, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, formerly of LaFollette, John H. Owsley, age 80, of Lake City Herbert Mack Reed, age 79 of Celina, OH Alice Warren Smith, 92, of Jacksboro, Betty C. Childress Snow, age 75 of The Pointe at Adams Ridge James C. Stephens, age 83 of South Carolina James Paul Aslinger, age 56, of Lake City passed away Aug.19 at his residence. He was born Jan. 21, 1951 to the late Jim and Virginia Moody Aslinger. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lona Aslinger; son, John Paul Aslinger, and brother, Harold Aslinger. He is survived by his wife, Chrystal Aslinger of Lake City; sons, Otis Kevin Aslinger of Lake City, Harold Dean Aslinger of Lake City; sisters, Sue Cornett and husband, Fred of Lake City, Polly Gibson of Lake City; brothers, J.C. Aslinger and wife, Betty, Jim Aslinger and wife, Phyllis, all of Bellevue, OH; granddaughters, Paula, Kaylee, McKinzie; grandsons, Dillon, Ashton, Benjamin, Cody, and Dakota; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 21 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Sharp and Rev. Otis Blankenship officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Nina L. Dunn, 77, of Dixon passed away Aug.18 at her residence following a short illness. She worked for Stewart-Warner, Chicago, for 20 years prior to her retirement 1993. She was born Aug. 8, 1930, in Jellico the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Perkins) Young. She married Carl Gilreath in 1945. She was a member of the Northside Baptist Church, DixonShe was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Gilreath; daughters, Francis Lynn Gilreath, Jane Milam; one step-son, Joseph Dunn; one granddaughter, Ginger Mims; two sisters; and four brothers. She is survived by her granddaughters, Catherine Russi Bell of Sterling, Sylvie Milam (Jeffrey) Heller of Oregon; grandson, Nicholas Russi of Dixon; stepdaughters, Charlene Dunn (Fernando) Mendez of Liberty, MO, Susan Dunn Gibb of Greenwood,MS; great-granddaughter, Kristen Russi; great-grandsons, Juwon and Jahrod Bell; seven step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Aug. 22 at the Northside Baptist Church, Dixon, with the Rev. Daniel Bentz, pastor, officiating. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Aug. 23 at the Jellico Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the Northside Baptist Church. Preston-Schilling Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Paul Edward Dople, age 63 of Wooldridge passed away Aug. 17 at the Beech Tree Manor Hospice. He was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Dople; brother, Billy Dople. He is survived by his daughters, Shawn Cummins and husband, Jerome of Jellico, Crystal Cooper of Jellico; sons, Steven Dople of Newcomb, Seth Dople of Newcomb, Joey Parrott of Jellico; sister, Cathy Owens; grandchildren, Haley, Lindsey and Brandon Cooper, Derek, Blake, Emily and Ryne Cummins, Alex and Megan Dople; a host of friends and family to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held Aug. 18 at the Harp Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerome Walden and Rev. Francis Dople, Jr. officiating. Interment was in the Douglas Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Evelyn Goins, age 83 of LaFollette passed away Aug. 18 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Elwin Goins; son, Eugene Goins; parents, Darris and Lassie Tinnel Heck. She is survived by her children, James Donald Goins and wife, Lucrettia of Speedwell, Darris Goins and wife, Carolyn of Jacksboro, Carolyn Lindsay of LaFollette, Kathy Hicks and husband, Bill of LaFollette, Jewell Wilson and husband, Mike of Speedwell; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Funeral services were held Aug. 20 in the Walters Chapel with Rev. J. C. Monday and Rev. Charles Jack Goins officiating. Interment was in the Well Springs Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Jack Hess, age 76 of Jacksboro passed away Aug. 15 at the East Tennessee Baptist Hospital in Knoxville. He was a member of First Baptist Church and the Montgomery Masonic Lodge #94 F & AM in Montgomery County, OH. He was involved with a lot of work with the Shriners and AA. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Foster and Sarah Davis Hess. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Hess of Jacksboro; son and daughter in law, Mark and Barbara Hess of OH; stepson, Joseph Wolford of MI; daughters, Kathy Hess of Tazewell, Stella McCulley and husband, Charlie of LaFollette, Shirley Will of Oh; stepdaughter, Carol Jean Duty of MI; granddaughter, Tracy Thompson of Jacksboro; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren; brother, Jerry Hess of OH; sister, Ann Strait of FL; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Masonic services were held Aug. 18 with the Stooksbury Lodge in charge of services with funeral services in the Martin Wilson Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating. Interment was in the Powell Valley Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Shirley Ellen Hillburn, age 65 of Jellico passed away Aug. 18 at her residence. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Ouimette and husband, David of Jellico, Wanda Perez and husband, Luis of Chicago, IL; sister, Joyce Nelson; brother, Chester Coker of Newcomb; grandchildren, Eva, Brandy and Luis Perez, III, Alysia Weldon, Brittany, Ashley and Jacob Oumitte; great grandchildren, Jimmy John Flowers III, Julian Perez, Claudia and Luis Weldon; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 20 at the Llewellyn Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Landes and Rev. Jerome Walden officiating. Llewellyn Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 E. Columbus (Chris) Hollars, age 84 passed away Aug. 17 in Olympia, WA. He was born in Jellico. He was a retired a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 292, Detroit, MI. He was the owner of Hollars Heating and A/C for 35 years in Brooksville, FL. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Geneva; son, Rick. He was the beloved father of Jim, Linda and Dan; grandfather of Jeff, Matthew, Melody, Paulie and Janelle; great grandfather of Chris, Katie, and Brett; dear brother of Elcie Reedy. Graveside services will be held Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Masonic Memorial Park in Tumwater, WA. Funeral Alternatives of Washington was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Minnie (Tootie) Jeffers, age 81 of LaFollette passed away Aug. 19 at the Sunbridge Nursing Home. She was a member of Ivy Dale Church of God. She was a very loving mother, who loved to sing, play the guitar, crochet, and attend church. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Ray Jeffers; parents, Kip and Tempie Dupuy Chapman; brothers, Lenes, Virgil, Hubert, and Lewis Chapman; sisters, Alma Partin and Rosa Chapman. She is survived by her husband, Tidwell Jeffers of LaFollette; son, Jimmy Wayne Jeffers of LaFollette; daughters and sons in law, Betty Sue and Robert Prater of Knoxville, Judy and John Alexander of Bluff City, TN; 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; sister, Sylvia Rutherford of OH. A memorial service was held Aug. 22 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with the Rev. James Adkins officiating. Interment was in the Mill Branch Cemetery in Scott County. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 William "Billy" Johnson, age 74 of Lake City, passed away Aug. 16 at his residence. He was born Jan. 13, 1933 in Kentucky to the late H.C. Sr. and Lillie Mae Duncan Johnson. He was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed attending UT Football games, and Lady Vols Basketball games. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, H.C. Johnson Jr. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine "Jewel" Braden Johnson of Lake City; sons, Gary Lee and Sharon Johnson of Portland, OR, Greg and Vicki Johnson of Cincinnati, OH; daughter, Anita Schnupp and husband, Steven of Roswell, GA; grandchildren, Kevin and Misty Johnson of Cincinnati, OH, Jodi Johnson of Cincinnati, OH, Michael and Stacy Johnson of Union, KY, Amy Johnson of Cincinnati, OH and William Schnupp of Roswell, GA; great grandchildren, Brooke, Brittany, Andrew, Savannah Jo, and Xavier; brothers, James Johnson and wife, Abby of Lake City, Tom Johnson and wife, Cathy of Zionsville, IN; sisters in law, Inga Johnson of Lake City; special caregivers, Connie linkhammer, Don McGuire and Lee Leonard.Funeral services were held Aug. 18 at the Main Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating. Interment was in the Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Bernice M. Jones, age 81, of Jacksboro, passed away Aug. 15 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She attended Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Frank Jones. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Allison and Rick Goins of Jacksboro, their children, Ricky Wayne Goins of Jacksboro and Nikki Goins of Knoxville; daughter, Shelbia Leary of WVA; son, Ronnie Evans of Erie, PA; step children, Ruby Marsee of LaFollette, Hazel Cruze of Erwin and Clarence Moore of LaFollette. Funeral services were held Aug. 16 in the Cross Chapel with the Rev. Bill Braden and Rev. Ronnie Freeman officiating. Interment was in the Powell Valley Cemetery. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Pauline Lay, age 73 of Jellico passed away Aug. 20 at the Jellico Community Hospital. She is survived by her daughters, Joyce Stevens, Debbie Ford, Peggy Hatfield; son, Larry Byrd; sisters, Mary Louise Reid, Helen Faye Manhan; brother, ZD Lay; grandchildren, James Paul and Larry Shane Stevens, Joni Welden, Travis Hatfield; five great grandchildren; a host of family and friends to mourn her passing. Funeral services were held Aug. 21 in the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Francis Dople, Jr. officiating. Interment was in the Valley View Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Thelma E. Letner, age 87 of LaFollette passed away Aug. 18 at the home of her daughter. She was a charter member of West LaFollette Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing in the Church Choir and was very active in her Sunday School Class. She was a loving mother, friend, and grandmother that spread happiness to everyone that met her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger L. Letner and son, Jerry Letner. She is survived by her daughters, Lana Bishop and husb and, David, Carmelita Richardson and husband, Leo, Paula Simpson and husband, Harold; son, John Letner and wife, Sue all of LaFollette; grandchildren, Tyler Bishop, Justin Letner, Tammy Miracle and husband, Jesse of LaFollette, Angie Parris and husband, Johnathon of Knoxville, Lynn Letner and wife, Mona of LaFollette; great grandchildren, Brycen and John Roston Letner, Bailey Miracle of LaFollette, Hunter Parris of Knoxville; special friends, Meredith Finstead and Sue Cornett, and a host of loved ones and friends that will mourn her passing. Funeral services were held Aug. 19 in the Walters Chapel with Rev. Hobert McCreary officiating. Interment was in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Charles Tolbert McNeely, age 62, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, formerly of LaFollette, passed away suddenly Aug.17 in Pickens, SC. He was a member of Fordtown Baptist Church, U.S. Army Veteran and retired Cads Draftsman. He was preceded in death by his father, Arlis McNeeley. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Smiddy McNeely; son, Brian McNeely, both of Rock Hill, SC; mother, Mary Ruth McNeely of LaFollette; brothers, Arlis and Dot McNeely of Elberton, GA, George and wife, Brenda McNeely of LaFollette; sister, Christine and Marvin Clupper of Jackson, GA; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Aug. 20 in the Cross Chapel with the Rev. David Hicks officiatingl. Interment was in the Bakers Forge Cemetery with military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 John H. Owsley, age 80, of Lake City, passed away Aug. 15 at his residence. He was born May 31, 1927 in Kentucky to the late Floyd Patterson Owsley and Molly Ellen Whitson Owsley. He was a US Navy Veteran, having served in Vietnam, Korea, and World War II. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and especially enjoyed cooking for them on Sundays. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Cleo Wallen, Susie Sword, and Leller White. He is survived by his wife, Alma Vowell Owsley of Lake City; sons, John Owsley and wife, Sarah of Oak Ridge and Mark Owsley and wife, Linda of Lake City; daughters, Ginger Smiddy and husband, Ronnie of Briceville, Angie Connaster of Briceville and Lake McCoy and husband, Stephen of Lake City; sister, June Hardsock and husband, Nathan of VA; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Aug. 18 in the Anderson Memorial Gardens with military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Herbert Mack Reed, age 79 of Celina, OH passed away Aug. 12 at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Mary's, OH. He was retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber in St. Mary's, OH after 25 years of service. He was a member of Abounding Grace Church in Celina. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abraham Reed and Lillybell (Lawson) Reed. He is survived by his wife, Julia L. (Head) whom he married on Oct. 20, 1945 in Jellico, TN; daughters, Lou Ann and Thomas Hough of Celina, Lynda and Michael Pissos of Lima, OH, Patricia and Paul Mack of Celina; brothers, Ottie Reed of Celina and Charlies and Rouie Reed of Celina; sisters, Violet Reed of Sevierville, Lou Ann Lawson of Chatsworth, GA and Mildred Huddleston of Celina; 12 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Aug. 16 at the Abounding Grace Church with Pastor Rick Brosher officiating. Interment was in the Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Abounding Grace Church Building Fund, c/o Abounding Grace Ministries, 817 N. Sugar Street, Celina, OH. W.H. Dick and Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Alice Warren Smith, 92, of Jacksboro, passed away Aug. 14 at the Norris H ealth and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on June 4, 1915 the daughter of the late Dora Reynolds Warren Beverly and James Warren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Parker Smith; daughter, Pauline Smith; son, Richard L. Smith; sisters, Ethel Hall, Linda Taylor, Ada Beverly, Ellen Beverly; brothers, Floyd Warren, Archie Beverly, Oscar Beverly, Jim Beverly and Flem Beverly. She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Carden and husband G.B. of Jacksboro; sons, Bill Smith and wife, Connie of Harlan and Robert Roscoe Smith and wife, Ann of Hulen; daughter-in-law, Wanda Delores Smith of Fort Wayne, IN; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Minnie Hooker of Indianapolis, IN, Gladys Hooker and Viola Lewis both of Arjay; brothers, Charlie Warren of Barbourville, KY, Eugene Warren of London, KY, Britten Beverly of Muskegon, MI, J.D. Warren of Middlesboro, KY and Carlos Lee Warren of Spring City, IN and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 17 at the Arnett and Steele Funeral Home with Rev. Eli Craig and Rev. Melvin Beverly. Interment was in the Green Hills Memorial Gardens, Middlesboro. Arnett and Steele Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 Betty C. Childress Snow, age 75 of The Pointe at Adams Ridge, formerly of Ross Twp., passed away Aug. 10. She was a 39 year member of Ingomar United Methodist Church, where she was a lay pastor, usher recruiter, 25 year Sunday School Teacher, leader of the Cookin' and Crafts Program, and member of the Ingomar M and M small group. She was also a Girl Scout leader, recreational golfer and bowler, and world traveler. She was the beloved wife for 51 years of Richard O. Snow; loving mother of Kimberly (Russ) Gibson of Wexford, Kathy (Jim) Williams of McCandless, and Cindy (Peter) Samuelson of Alexandria, Va; cherished grandmother of Kate and Luke Gibson, Jennifer and Greg Williams, and Andrew, Kristen, and Ian Samuelson. She is also survived by a brother, John (Kathy) Childress of Clinton. Funeral services were held at the Ingomar United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Ingomar United Methodist Church, 1501 W. Ingomar Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa 15237 H.P. Brandt Funeral Home, Inc was in charge of the arrangements. LaFollette Press Aug. 23, 2007 James C. Stephens, age 83 of South Carolina passed away Aug. 16 at the Lexington Medical Center in South Carolina. He was a very caring father and grandfather. He loved to go fishing and bowling. He retired from Penn Central Railroad and was an over the road truck driver for a number of years. He also served in World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Baird; parents, Johnny and Mattie Moore Stephens; brothers, Raleigh Byrd, Owen, Lloyd, Jesse and Roy Stephens; sisters, Agnes Ellis and Emma Green. He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Jo Ann and Fernando Rodriguez of SC; brother, Earl Stephens of TN; sister, Mildred Feria of KY; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 20 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Massengale officiating. Interment was in the Campbell Memorial Gardens with the Campbell County Honor Guard in charge of graveside services. 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