>From The Oak Ridger 13 Jun 2003 Thomas C. Little, 81, a resident of Oak Ridge William Robert "Bill" Bland, 54, of Florence, Ala., Ethel Claudia Hill, 81, of Clinton, ===================================== Thomas C. Little, 81, a resident of Oak Ridge and Solway for the past 50 years, died Thursday, June 12, 2003, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Born Feb. 21, 1922, in Jackson, Ky., he was the son of Johnny and Lucy Little, both now deceased. During World War II, Mr. Little served in the 30th Division as an Army Medic. He was a graduate of the University of Kentucky with degrees in biology and metallurgical engineering. He retired from the Y-12 Plant where he was a metallurgical engineer for over 35 years. Mr. Little also served in many volunteer programs including the Boy Scouts of America as a scoutmaster, Habitat for Humanity and the National Park Service volunteer services. His family said he was instrumental in the development of the House Mountain Trail near Knoxville. His family said he was an avid hiker and led many hikes for the Smoky Mountain Hiking Club, hiking all 900 miles within the park. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Jane Garrison Little, and a brother, Glen Earl Little. Mr. Little is survived by one daughter, Rebecca L. Turpin and husband, Perry, of Winston-Salem; two sons, Scott Little of Cumming, Ga., and Steve Little of Lawrenceville, Ga.; two grandchildren, Olivia Ely and Chelsea Ely of Winston-Salem; a brother, Charles S. Little of Beaver Creek, Ohio; and by several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2003, at Weatherford Mortuary. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family requests that any memorials be made in the form of contributions to volunteer programs Mr. Little was involved in. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. William Robert "Bill" Bland, 54, of Florence, Ala., died Wednesday, June 11, 2003. Born Aug. 30, 1948, he was the son of John and Gladys Bland, both now deceased. He was a 1966 graduate of Coffee High School in Florence and a 1970 graduate of the University of North Alabama. He received an additional degree from Auburn University. Mr. Bland was a contractor and an Elder at First Presbyterian Church in Florence. His family said he will be remembered for his generosity and sharing of his many talents. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Robert Golson Bland. Mr. Bland is survived by his wife, Susan Mackey Bland; a son, John Bland; a daughter, Elizabeth Bland; his mother-in-law, Jane G. Mackey; all of Florence; a sister, Carole Bland Yust and husband, Charles, of Oak Ridge; and a brother, John Bland and wife, Betty Chapman, of Birmingham, Ala. Dr. John Musgrove of Florence, Ala., is considered a lifetime close friend. The memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2003, at First Presbyterian Church in Florence, with the Rev. Larry Baskin and the Rev. Irving Rudolph officiating. The family will receive friends in the church library following the service. Elkins Funeral Home in Florence is in charge of arrangements. The family requests that any memorials be sent to a charity of the donor's choice. Ethel Claudia Hill, 81, of Clinton, died Thursday, June 12, 2003, at her home. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of 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. =====================================================