>From The LaFollette Press 15 Jan 2004 Ruby Idella Parker Alley Lorene Carmony, age 80, John W. Dreihs, age 77, of Jacksboro Erma Ruth Hackler Fitzpatrick, age 71, of Jellico Mittie Griffin, age 86, of Jellico James Thomas Johnson, age 47, of Speedwell Janice Lemon, age 73, Tim Poston, age 42, of Speedwell Patty (Pat) Riggs, age 49, of LaFollette Jerry Clinton Sharp, John H. "Bud" Smith, age 88 of Powell, James Edward Stanford, age 82, of Jacksboro Pearl Wilson Sharp, age 89, of LaFollette Arthur Glenn Torreance, age 81, of LaFollette Mark Lynn Underwood, age 39, of LaFollette \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Ruby Idella Parker Alley died Jan. 4 at Glenwood Rehabilitation Center, Florence. She was born Feb. 1, 1902 at Balkan, Ky, the eldest daughter of William Henry Harrison Parker and Drucilla Boatright Parker. She was baptized into the Presbyterian faith, but later joined the Leatherwood Baptist Church at Leatherwood, Ky, where she was an active member. She was a member of D.A.R. and also joined with her late husband Ben Alley as sponsor and hostess for numerous multi-state family reunions at their home in Cumberland Gap, Tn. After moving to LaFollette Court Assisted Living in LaFollette, she attended church services, Bible studies and singings regularly held in the chapel in LaFollette Court. Preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Drucilla Parker; husband, Benjamin Earl Alley; son, Harold Dean Alley; sister, Octavia Parker Alley, Eva Parker Golden, Diane Sturdivant Stuart, Marie Sturdivant White, Janet Sturdivant McGhee; brother, Steve Sturdivant and Benny Sturdivant. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Jewett Alley, Wake Forest, N.C.; daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and Greg Miller, LaFollette and Patty and Jay Klos, Florence, Ala; brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Aileen Sturdivant, Waterford, Mi, Jimmy and June Sturdivant, Hulen, Ky; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorcas and Leland Dishman, Pineville, Ky, Juanita and Joe Grey, Lexington, Ky, Roberta Martin, Winchester, Ky; grandsons, Michael Alley, Wake Forest, NC , Jeffrey and wife, Jamie Alley, Franklin, NC, Keith and wife, Lynette Miller, Knoxville; granddaughters, Melissa and husband, Glen McGraft, Mesa, Az, Barksdale Klos, Florence, Al; great-grandsons, Lance Alley, Franklin, NC and Ryan McGraft, Mesa, Az. Funeral services were at Creech's Funeral Home with Rev. Don Reynolds officiating. Interment was in Greenhills Memorial Gardens. Creech Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Lorene Carmony, age 80, died Jan. 4 at Baptist Hospital in Knoxville. She was a follower of the Baptist Faith and attended Elm Grove Baptist Church. She was born April 26, 1923 to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Taylor of Rose Hill, Va. She had three brothers and seven sisters. Survivors include her sister, Verla Hedrick, Gibson Station, Va; daughter, Annette Stegall, Powell Valley Marina; son, James B. Stringer, Shelby Township, Mi; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many dear friends to mourn her passing. Memorial services were Jan. 6 with Rev. H.Lee Ray officiating. Cremation Options, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements. John W. Dreihs, age 77, of Jacksboro died Jan. 11 at St. Mary's Medical Center Knoxville. He attended Cedar Hill Baptist Church and was a member of Norwood-Winton Lodge F & AM #576 of Norwood, Oh. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a very hard worker and was a very honest man. He enjoyed working with wood and animals very much. Preceded in death by his parents, John Darby and Norma Diebold Dreihs. Survivors include his wife, Helen Dreihs, Jacksboro; son, John Anthony Dreihs, Green Castle, In; daughters, Kathy Grimm and Karol Martin, both of Jacksboro, Karen Stevenson, Indianapolis, In and Krissy Heeg, Cincinatti, Oh; 13 grandchildren , 13 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives, friends and great neighbors. Funeral services were Jan. 13 at Cedar Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Arnold and Father Joe Campbell officiating. In lieu of flowers make donations to First Presbyterian Church The Homeless Shelter Fund. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Erma Ruth Hackler Fitzpatrick, age 71, of Jellico died Jan. 10 at Beech Tree Manor. Preceded in death by her husband, Roy Fitzpatrick; parents, George and Rosetta Mae Hackler. Survivors include her brothers, George Hackler, Jellico, Sam Hackler, LaFollette, James Hackler, Jellico; sisters, Maxine Fitzpatrick, West Point, Tn, Geneva Miller, Corbin, Ky, Louise Sherrell, Ringgold, Ga, Nannie Cummins, Toledo, Oh, Margie Lowe, Elk Valley, Alene Kidd, Jellico, Lorene Delaney, Harrison, Tn, Janey Delaney, Jellico; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Jan. 12 in the Sanctuary of the Mountain Assembly Church of God in Jellico with Rev. Johnny Douglas and Rev. Ray Landes officiating. Interment was in the Hackler Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Mittie Griffin, age 86, of Jellico died Jan. 8 at Beech Tree Manor. Survivors include her sons, Billy Griffin, Jellico, Bobby Griffin, Connersville, In, Ray Griffin, Lexington, Ky; sister, Ruby Whitehead, Shelbyville, IN; brothers, Lloyd Whitehead, Sandusky, Oh and Bill Whitehead, Manchester, Ky; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were Jan. 10 at the Llewellyn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leonard Siler officiating. Interment was in the Paces Creek Cemetery. Llewellyn Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. James Thomas Johnson, age 47, of Speedwell died Jan. 9 at the Claiborne County Hospital. He was a member of the Clear Branch Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Bulie and Sylvia Wilson Johnson. Survivors include ex-wife, Penny Johnson, LaFollette; son and daughter-in-law, Brock and Katherine Johnson, Pioneer; daughters, Michelle and Rebecca Johnson, LaFollette, grandchildren, Kaylee Johnson, Pioneer, Dillion Johnson and Dalton Massey, LaFollette; brother, David Johnson; sisters, Ella Mae Hickman and Alice Johnson, all of LaFollette; several nieces and nephews and host of other friends and relatives. Funeral services were Jan. 12 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Hansford Bolton officiating. Interment was in Davis Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Janice Lemon, age 73, died Jan. 5 at St. Mary's Medical Center after a lifelong career of nursing. Survivors include her husband, Howard Lemon; sister, Barbara Foy; children, James Kimbell, Nancy Morin, Edwin and wife Mildred Kimbell, Daryl and wife Gloria Kimbell, Marion Kimbell, Deborah and husband, Dave Charbonneau, Juli Stewart, Milly Estep, Allen and wife Shirley Kimbell, Merry Ann Kimbell, Barbara Kimbell, Jeffrey Desotell; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Jacksboro. At her request her body was donated to the University of Tennessee for educational purposes. Tim Poston, age 42, of Speedwell died Jan. 8 at Middlesboro ARH. He was born Aug. 12, 1961 in Campbell County. He was of the Baptist faith and a lifelong resident of the area. He was a truck driver and a logger. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Claude and Azilee Young, Joe E. and Tishie Poston; father-in-law, C.M. Price. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Diane Price Poston; son, Timothy Andrew James Poston; daughter, Courtney Danielle Poston, all of Speedwell; parents, J.D. and Anna Lou Young Poston; brother, Scott and wife Allyson Poston; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon and John McCullem, Donna and Greg Jeffers, all of LaFollette; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Jeff Jones, Speedwell. Funeral services were Jan. 11 at Reece Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Bonner officiating. Music by Kris Wilburn and family. Interment was in Carr Cemetery. Reece Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements Patty (Pat) Riggs, age 49, of LaFollette died Jan. 9 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. She was a member of the Stanfield Church of God. Preceded in death by her father, Earnest Riggs, sisters, Eunice Shuttleworth and Helen Wells; brother, Glen Riggs; grandmothers, Nora Woods and Etta Morgan. Survivors include her mother, Mary Iva Riggs Spitzer, LaFollette; sisters, ReEttia Bowlin, Alta Ayers, Melissa Muse and Tonda Weldon, all of LaFollette; brothers, Darrell Riggs, LaFollette, Clifford Riggs and Ronnie Riggs, both of Washington State; stepsisters, Betty, Ja Anna, Rhonda and Jill; several nieces, nephews, other friends and relatives. Funeral services were Jan. 12 at Walters Chapel with Rev. Pat Ayers and Rev. Delmus Bruce officiating. Interment was in Bakers Forge Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Jerry Clinton Sharp, born May 11, 1938 in Norton, Va died Dec. 29 at him home in Pearl River, Louisiana. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pearl River, a member of W.D. White Lodge #408 for 25 years and 32 degree Mason. He was an Army veteran and retired from Chevron Oil Company. Survivors include his wife, Gayle K. Sharp; daughter, Angela, Denver; son, Thomas, Pearl River; grandchildren, Aaron and Danielle; great-grandchildren, Damyen, Thomas and Cecelia; mother, Helen W.Sharp; sister, Shirley Stanberry, Powell. Memorial services were held Jan. 2 at First United Methodist Church in Slidell, Louisiana. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care, 770 Gause Blvd., Suite C, Slidell, LA 70458 or First United Methodist Church, 433 Erlanger Ave., Slidell, LA 70458. John H. "Bud" Smith, age 88 of Powell, died Jan. 8 at St. Mary's Hospice in Halls. He was a faithful member of Sharon Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Reba Hayes Smith; sister, Doris Thompson; Ora Carr and Helen Hatmaker. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Mary Marlow Smith; son, George Hayes and wife Cassie Smith, LaFollette; grandson, Eddie and wife Carla Smith, Powell; granddaughter, Peggy and husband, David Hunley, Caryville; great grandchildren, Kaitlyn and James David; brother, George A. Smith, LaFollette; sister, Jeanette Carr, LaFollette, Isabel Goins, Mi and Shirley Mynatt, Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Jan. 9 at Sharon Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Robertson and Pastor Dennis Blazer officiating. Interment was in Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sharon Baptist Church Building Fund. Mynatt Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. James Edward Stanford, age 82, of Jacksboro died Jan.11 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was of the Baptist Faith and U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Anna Stanford; brothers, Elmer and Lloyd Stanford; sister, Stella Burnette. Survivors include his sister, Zora Smiddy, LaFollette; several nieces, nephews, and host of friends. Funeral services were Jan. 13 at Cross Chapel with Rev. David Hicks officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery with Military Honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.Irene "Rainey" Lobertini Stratton Irene "Rainey" Lobertini Stratton, age 93, of LaFollette died Jan. 10 at St. Mary's Health and Rehabilitation Center of Campbell County. She was the eldest member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and was the treasurer of the Catholic Women's Group for 40 years. Her family, as Italian immigrants, helped to build the first Catholic Church in LaFollette. Preceded in death by her husband, James L. Stratton; parents, Giacinto Lobertini and Leonilda Ramello Lobertini; brothers, Frank, Leo, and Lew Lobertini; sisters, Caroline Lobertini, Margaret Guy and Marie Burns. Survivors include her daughter, Martha Ann Laxton and husband, Gary; son, James W. Stratton and wife Jean; grandchildren, Steve Stratton and wife, Becky, Barry Stratton and wife, Sabrina, Lee Ann Sharp and husband, Keith, Scott Laxton and wife, Tina, Amy Rutherford and husband, Richard; great-grandchildren, Stephanie Stratton, Leah and Courtney Stratton, Sarah and Seth Sharp, Matthew and Rainey Laxton, Tanner, Nolan and Grace Rutherford; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family would like to extend special thanks to St. Mary's Health and Rehabilitation Center for the loving care given to our loved one over the last six years. Funeral Mass was Jan. 12 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Joe Campbell and Father Greg Neuzil officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Catholic Women's Group of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Walters Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Pearl Wilson Sharp, age 89, of LaFollette died Jan. 8 at St. Mary's Nursing Home. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her husband, George Luther Sharp; son, Emmitt Sharp; daughter, Thelma Sharp. Survivors include her sons, Carlos Pete Sharp, Ralph Sharp, Denny Sharp, all of LaFollette; daughters, Edna Johnson, Nadine Miller and Monnie Crutchfield, all of LaFollette; 21 grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Jan. 10 at Cross Chapel with Rev. Don Reynolds and Rev. Larry Watts officiating. Interment was in Bakers Forge Cemetery. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Arthur Glenn Torreance, age 81, of LaFollette died Jan. 9 at St. Mary Medical Center of Campbell County. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Cullen Torreance. Survivors include his wife, Frances Torreance, LaFollette; step-children, Larry Demeza, Cleveland, Oh, Sharon Johnson, Robert Demeza, both of LaFollette, Henry Demeza, Cleveland, Oh; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sister, Lula Mae Torreance, Sarasota, Fl; one niece and host of other relatives and friends. No Funeral services were planned. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Mark Lynn Underwood, age 39, of LaFollette died Jan. 5 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was a member of Saukvillage Baptist Church of Saukvillage, Ill. He was a loving husband, father, and son who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing and was loved by all who knew him. Preceded in death by his father, N.E. Underwood; grandmother, Effie Parker, Della Underwood. Survivors include his wife, Tammy Underwood, LaFollette; son, Brett Underwood, LaFollette; daughter, Courtney Underwood, LaFollette; mother, Dorothy Underwood, LaFollette; sister, Pam Shoemaker, Il; brother, Benny Bailey, Tx; father and mother-in-law, Leon and Betty White; special sister-in-law, Diane Meredith, LaFollette; several loving nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Jan. 8 in the Chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Don Reynolds, Rev. Charles Sparks and Rev. Larry Watts officiating. Interment was in the Well Springs Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD