>From The Oak Ridger 1 Oct 2007 Elsie J. Baker, 82, John Carr Chadwell, age 58, a resident of Oliver Springs, Verda Lois Fee Grace Rice Moore, age 94, a resident of Oliver Springs, Owen Timothy Miller, age 66, a resident of Oak Ridge, Elsie J. Baker, 82, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007. She departed peacefully, at her home in Clinton, Tenn., surrounded by loving family, including George, her devoted husband of 67 years. Elsie was unwavering in serving and trusting in the Lord. She was born and raised in Pineville, Ky., and remained there with her young son while her husband was away for the duration of World War II. When he returned home, they moved to Harlan, Ky., and welcomed three additional children into their family. She was a dedicated member of the Cawood Pentecostal Church, which she and her husband helped build in the 1960s. After her children were grown, she began a career with the Methodist Mountain Missions. As district manager, she helped provide affordable clothing and furnishings to the less fortunate people of Appalachia. After moving to Clinton in 1990, she became a cherished member of Beechfork Holiness Church, in Wartburg, Tenn., where the congregation simply knows her as "Mom." Elsie was a beloved wife and mother, the heart and soul of a large and loving family, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother and father, Fannie and Charlie Collett; sister, Marie Bradshaw; and darling granddaughter, Tara Nicole Baker. We know they rejoice with the angels at her arrival. Left to cherish her memory is the love of her life, her husband - her "Doll," George R. Baker of Clinton; loving children, George L. Baker and wife, Dolly, of Louisville, Ky., Maricia A. Steward and husband, Edward, of Clinton, Deborah Baker Tweed and Michael W. Tweed of Knoxville, and Ronald J. Baker and wife, Pamela, of Knoxville; grandchildren, Kelly M. Baker of Prospect, Ky., Barbara L. Miller and fianc , Bret Kersey, of Louisville, Ky., Jennifer K. Meurer and husband, Nathan, of Prospect, Ky., Timothy E. Steward and wife, Janet, of Clinton, Michael L. Steward and wife, Ila, of Oliver Springs, Tyler M. Tweed of Knoxville, Emily T. Tweed of Knoxville, and Taylor Peek of Knoxville; great-grandchildren, Melody J. Roach of Louisville, Ky., Jacob S. Steward, Nathan L. Steward, Cody Aslinger, and Riley S. Steward, all of Clinton, and Chelsea N. Steward and Seth M. Steward of Oliver Springs; brothers and sisters, Herb Collett and wife, Elizabeth, of Nashville, Whitfield Collett and wife, Carolyn, of Youngstown, Ohio, Ruby Christopher of LaFollette, Juanita Nelson of Pineville, Ky., and Lola Click of Louisville, Ky.; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, special friends, and devoted church family. The family expresses deep gratitude for the loving care provided by the CARIS Hospice group, with special appreciation to Wendy Bumgardner, who was surely heaven sent. The family received friends at Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 9 p.m. Funeral services were held Sunday at 11 a.m. at Beechfork Holiness Church in Wartburg, with the Rev. Herman Woods and the Rev. Jerry Collins officiating. Internment immediately followed at Anderson Memorial Gardens. All are invited to share their thoughts and memories of Elsie at www.sharpfh.com. Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs in charge of arrangements. John Carr Chadwell, age 58, a resident of Oliver Springs, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville. Mr. Chadwell was born in Corbin, Ky. on Aug. 2, 1949. He traveled extensively as a professional musician, moving to Oliver Springs 15 years ago. John served on the Oliver Springs City Council for the past four years. He taught special education at both Norwood Elementary and Norwood Middle schools. He was an active member of Beech Park Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, William Chadwell. Mr. Chadwell is survived by his mother, Betty Petrey Peters of Oak Ridge; wife, Karina Koontz Chadwell of Oliver Springs; children, Stephanie Kidd and husband, Wayne, of Campbellsville, Ky., B.C. Chadwell of Greenville, S.C., Jessica Puckett of Oliver Springs, and Jessie Koontz of Oliver Springs; grandchildren, Victoria and Carson Kidd of Campbellsville; brother, Billy Jack Chadwell and wife, Tina, of Corbin, Ky.; sisters, Lesia Wren of Corbin, Vicky Bolton of Corbin, Melissa Holt and husband, Warren, of Saluda, Va.; aunts, Ruby Johnson of Knoxville, and Tobie Kelly of Oak Ridge; and, uncle, Arble Chadwell of Corbin. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family members, special friends and fellow musicians. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007 at 6 p.m. at Beech Park Baptist Church with Pastor Robbie Leach officiating. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online register book is available at www.sharpfh.com. Verda Lois Fee was born in Rose Hill, Va., the daughter of Mary Edds Fee and Finley Fee. She was the middle daughter of seven brothers and sisters, and lived a deeply Christian life on her family's farm. She married Clarence Hurst in 1931. In December 1932, her only child, Peggy Louise Hurst (Eidson), was born in Pineville, Ky. Verda enjoyed a wonderful and warm relationship with her daughter, who was definitely her pride and joy. In 1943, she moved to Oak Ridge, which remained her home for the next 64 years. She was an active member of Central Baptist Church and enjoyed singing hymns while playing her antique pump organ. Wherever she went, she brought a smile to people's faces with her vivacious personality. Her weekly hair appointments were a standing tradition for over 30 years, and it was there that she often shared funny anecdotes of her daily life, bringing everyone to tears with laughter. Even as she approached her 90th birthday, she requested that we not divulge her age because she didn't want people to treat her "like an old person." She was blessed to live a long and healthy life, and always had a wonderfully sharp mind. Verda was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence G. Hurst; daughter, Peggy (Hurst) Eidson; son-in-law, William Robert Eidson; and all of her brothers and sisters, and parents. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Eagles Club in Oak Ridge. She is survived by her three granddaughters, Terri Cotten (Jeff) of Houston, Texas, Staci Susott (Jon) of Indianapolis, Ind., and Kristi Hedberg (Mark) of Asheville, N.C.; and six great-grandchildren; and first cousins, Ada and Red Farnham of Oak Ridge. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, at Central Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. Service at 11 a.m., followed by internment at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens, Edgemoor Road, Powell. An online guestbook may be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. Grace Rice Moore, age 94, a resident of Oliver Springs, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Mrs. Moore was born March 24, 1913 in Morgan County, Ky. She moved from Kentucky to Tennessee in 1939. After moving to Tennessee she began working as a teacher for the Anderson County Board of Education. She first taught from 1942 until 1945. She then went to work for the Department Of Energy at the K-25 Plant, where she obtained a three-way badge in the Leak Chest area. She later taught at Fork Mountain, Buffalo, Moores and Rosedale schools, all of New River. In 1953 she began teaching at the Norwood Elementary School, where she continued until 1978, leaving to care for her husband, who was ill. Following the death of her husband, Logan Wesley Moore, in 1982, she again started teaching in 1983 and taught until 1988. During her teaching career, she also worked evenings and weekends at J.C. Penney in Oak Ridge. Following her teaching career she was employed at Hallmark Enterprises in Oliver Springs for 16 years. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Moore, by a foster son, Lawrence Green, and by her parents, Elijah and Mary Rebecca Allison Rice. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Jo Hall and husband, John, of Oliver Springs; grandchildren, Kenneth Steven Hall of Oak Ridge, Barry Michael Hall and wife, Jackie, of Knoxville, Thomas Moore of Atlanta, Ga., and Sandra Grace Sullins of Arkansas; great-grandchildren, Wesley Hall and Stefanie Hall, both of Oak Ridge; and, a special niece, Dr. Mary Margaret Anderson of Leesburg, Fla. She is also survived by a host of extended family members and a great number of students of whom she considered as her own children. Graveside services and burial will be held Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Anderson Memorial Gardens with Dr. Billy Edmonds officiating. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online register book is available for Mrs. Moore at www.sharpfh.com. Owen Timothy Miller, age 66, a resident of Oak Ridge, passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2007, at his home in Oak Ridge. Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete at press time. ============================================ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG WE LIVE BY THE PAST, IN THE PRESENT, BUT FOR THE FUTURE ============================================ ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com