>From The Oak Ridger 7 Jul 2003 James David Johnson Sr., 83, retired Oak Ridge dentist Jennifer Kay Lenderman, 32, of Clinton, Neal Keith Clapp, 74, of Clinton, Wanda Fay Eva Calway, 36, of Maryville, formerly of Oak Ridge, James W. "Willie" Fox, 84, of Lake City, Edie Elizabeth Smith, 96, of the Marlow community, Robert Crocus Smith, 64, of Lake City, Natalie Nicole Hicks, 20, of Karns, Dennis Lymoin Walters, 56, of Oak Ridge, James L. "Buddy" Gibbs, 61, of Clinton, ============================================ James David Johnson Sr., 83, retired Oak Ridge dentist, died Saturday, July 5, 2003, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, surrounded by family. The son of Sidney Bruce and Maude Hudgens Johnson, he was born in Lambert, Miss., and grew up on a dairy farm in Whitehaven. He attended the University of Memphis and was drafted into the U.S. Army shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. As an army captain, he commanded a howitzer crew through three European campaigns of World War II - Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was the Commanding Officer of "A" Battery-903 F.A. Battalion, which fought at the Battle of the Bulge. He was one of three officers first to arrive at the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen. With lines of communication to command broken, they made the joint decision to capture the bridge. The success of the Allied troops at Remagen was a turning point in the war. He was decorated with the Bronze Star in combat. While in Europe, he was captain of the 78th Infantry Division Champion Rifle Team, competing throughout the continent. After the war, Dr. Johnson completed a pre-dental curriculum at Rhodes College and subsequently graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. He was a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society and president of Delta Sigma Delta dental fraternity. Dr. Johnson held numerous offices in professional organizations, such as president, Second District Dental Society; trustee, Tennessee Dental Association; and vice president, Southern Conference of Dental Deans and Examiners. For more than 33 years he served continuously on a Tennessee state board or commission including the Tennessee Higher Education Commission; the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation; the Tennessee Board of Dentistry - serving two terms as president; and the Tennessee State Board of Regents. He co-founded the Southern Regional Testing Agency that provides examination for licensure in the profession of dentistry in a multi-state region. Dr. Johnson presented numerous papers before national professional organizations with an emphasis on education, testing and professional licensure. As a member of the Board of Regents, he was instrumental in establishing the Oak Ridge campus of Roane State Community College, and at its opening, the RSCC Dental Hygiene Clinic was dedicated in his name. Dr. Johnson concluded nine years of service on the Board of Regents in 1993. At his final meeting with the board, he introduced the successful resolution to change the name of Memphis State to the University of Memphis. His past honors include the Second District Dental Society's Man of the Year Award, the Tennessee Section of the Pierre Fauchard Academy's Man of the Year Award and the Tennessee Dental Association Fellowship Award. Dr. Johnson was recipient of the highest award in the profession of dentistry in the state of Tennessee, the Jack E. Wells Memorial Dedication to Dentistry Award. In 1994 the UT College of Dentistry Alumni Association presented him with its Outstanding Alumnus Award. That same year, he was also named recipient of the University of Memphis Distinguished Alumnus Award. Dr. Johnson was a Fellow in both the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists and a member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the American Academy of Operative De ntistry. He was active in the community and held several offices including that of president, Oak Ridge Sertoma Club, Oak Ridge Country Club and the Rotary Club of Oak Ridge, which recognized him with its Vocational Service Award in 1987. He was vice president and president elect of the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce. He served as dental director of the Oak Ridge Head Start Program, dental consultant to the West Mall Extended Care Center and as member of the Regional Medical Advisory Council of East Tennessee. Dr. Johnson was a member of the courtesy staff of Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge during the majority of his career. A longtime member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, he served on the Board of Deacons and as Chairman of Stewardship. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Sidney B. Johnson Jr. of Memphis, L. Nelms Johnson of Oak Ridge, Earl C. Johnson of Memphis, and O. Vernon Johnson of Breckenridge, Colo. Dr. Johnson is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn Hall Johnson of Oak Ridge; his daughter Carol Bruce Johnson Parham and husband, David Howard Parham, of Nashville; his son James David Johnson Jr. and wife, Elizabeth Kelly Johnson, of Oak Ridge; five grandchildren, Elizabeth Ewing Parham and David McClure Parham of Nashville, and Andrew Kelly Johnson, Katherine Hall Johnson, and Carolyn Petrey Johnson, all of Oak Ridge; and by his sister Marie Johnson Gridley of Memphis. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at Covenant Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Nick Willborn officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 8 at Weatherford Mortuary. The family requests any memorials be in the form of contributions to the James D. Johnson, D.D.S. Dental Hygiene Clinic at Roane State Community College, 701 Briarcliff Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830 or to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 190 Manhattan Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Jennifer Kay Lenderman, 32, of Clinton, died Friday, July 4, 2003 at her home. Born Sept. 16, 1970, she was the daughter of Owen Miller Taylor and Virginia Wallace Taylor of Oak Ridge, and Linda Mullins of Kingsport. She was a homemaker and her family said she loved her children, fishing and animals. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Lenderman in 1990; a grandmother, Marjorie Wallace; and by an aunt, Mary Francis Wallace. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lenderman is survived by her husband, Bill Lenderman; a son, James William Lenderman of Clinton; a daughter, Chelsea Diane Lenderman of Clinton; a grandfather, William Spence Wallace of Oak Ridge; four brothers, Jerry Taylor of Halls, Robert Taylor of Hardin County, Donnie Taylor of Oak Ridge, and Joel Taylor, Birmingham, Ala.; a sister, Holly Mia Taylor of Knoxville; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Douglas and Delores Worley of Clinton; and by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral will be 8 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2003, in the chapel of Weatherford Mortuary with the Rev. William Wallace Jr. officiating. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 8 at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family requests that memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, Anderson County Chapter, Attention Lisa Butler 6906 Kingston Pike, Suite 201, Knoxville, TN 37919-5704. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Neal Keith Clapp, 74, of Clinton, died Friday, July 4, 2003, at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Born Oct. 14, 1928 in Waldron, Ind., he was the son of Worrill Groven and Dora Hurst Clapp. He was a graduate of Waldron High School in Waldron. He received his bachelor's degree at Purdue University, D.V.M. Degree at Ohio State University and his master's and doctorate degrees at Colorado State University. During his ministry he served as minister at various churches, starting with Poudre Valley Christian Church in Fort Collins, Colo., West Village Christian Church in Oak Ridge, Athens Christian Church in Athens, Claxton Christian Church and he was founding minister of Clinton Christian Church. He worked at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a pathologist and cancer research scientist. He was also Director of M.A.R.C.O.R. at Oak Ridge Associated Universities and at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandsons, Kevin Clapp and Michael Clapp. Dr. Clapp is survived by his wife, Dot Clapp of Clinton; two sons, Mark Clapp and wife, Sarah, of Jamestown and Steve Clapp and wife, Samantha, of Clinton; a daughter, Cheryl Wissmann and husband, Ross, of Manila, Philippines; eight grandchildren, Aaron Wissman, Becky Wissman, Jessica Wissman, Andrew Wissmann, Ben Clapp, Josh Clapp, Caitlin Clapp and Laura Clapp; and by two sisters-in-law, Sue Ogier and husband, Clayton, of Knoxville and Peggy Kincaid and husband, Don, of Loveland, Colo. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2003, in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with the Rev. Sam Darden Jr. officiating. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Family members will serve as pallbearers. The family requests that any memorials be made in the form of contributions to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, 6 East Nurses Education Fund, c/o Jeff Elliott, 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN, 37920, or International Christian College of Manila, (Computer Laboratories) P.O. Box 701, Jamestown, TN 38556. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Wanda Fay Eva Calway, 36, of Maryville, formerly of Oak Ridge, died Friday, July 4, 2003, at Whispering Pines in Maryville. Born March 15, 1967, in Knox County, she was the daughter of Robert and Patsy Calway of Oak Ridge. She was a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church in Maryville. Her family said she loved fishing and going to the chalet in the mountains, and that she loved her family very much. In addition to her parents, Miss Calway is survived by a sister, Kelly Calway Machleit and husband, Shane, of Oak Ridge; a niece and nephew, Katelyn Machleit and Codey Machleit of Oak Ridge; and by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Her family said she will be remembered by the Carter family of Clinton. Mom Jean Marshal and Tip Gardner, both of Maryville and friends at Whispering Pines are considered special friends. The funeral was to be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2003, at Edgemore Baptist Church in Claxton with the Rev. Mike Petty officiating. Burial will follow at Farmers Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2003, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. James W. "Willie" Fox, 84, of Lake City, died Friday, July 4, 2003, at Lake City Health Care Center. Born June 20, 1919, in Hamblen County, he was the son of Jasper James and Flora Mae Fox, both now deceased. He was a long time member of Clear Branch Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a member of the Coal Creek Lodge No. 492, and a member of the Operating Engineers Local 900. Mr. Fox retired from Union Carbide, where he was a process operator. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Rufus Fox and John Fox, and three sisters, Vina Vowell, Margaret Fox and Mary Foust. Mr. Fox is survived by his wife of 47 years, Irene S. Fox and by several nieces and nephews. The funeral was Sunday, July 6, 2003, at Clear Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. James Lane officiating. Burial was at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton. A masonic service was conducted by the Coal Creek Lodge No. 492 at the graveside. Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City was in charge of arrangements. Edie Elizabeth Smith, 96, of the Marlow community, died Friday, July 4, 2003, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. The funeral was Saturday, July 5, 2003, in the chapel of Hatmaker Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Seeber and the Rev. William Caldwell officiating. Burial was Sunday, July 6 at Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton. Robert Crocus Smith, 64, of Lake City, died Friday, July 4, 2003 at his residence. Born July 24, 1938 in Anderson County, he was the son of Jessie and Cynthia Phillips Smith, both now deceased. He was a member of West Side Baptist Church. He retired from Pepsi Cola Bottling Company in Fort Wayne, Ind. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dollie Smith; a daughter, Katherine Sue Smith; a sister-in-law, Lou Anna Davis. Mr. Smith is survived by three sons, Charles Smith and wife, Gretta, of Clinton, Robert Smith and wife, Sheila, of Sidney, Ohio, and Raymond Bray and wife, Pauline, of Oak Ridge; a daughter, Nancy Goodman of Lake City; a sister, Kizzie Jones of Lake City; 11 grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City with the Rev. Robert Green officiating. Burial will follow at Circle Cemetery in Briceville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 7 at the funeral home. Natalie Nicole Hicks, 20, of Karns, died Friday, July 4, 2003, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville after a lifelong illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard R. Hicks. Miss Hicks is survived by her mother, Lynne Hicks; her grandparents, Larry and Lori Fenstermaker and Jennifer Glymp; aunts and uncles, Michelle and Joe Cunningham, Kimberly Davis, Brian and Lisa Karulski, Joel Fenstermaker, Sherrie and Gary Griffin, and Charles and Deborah Hicks; and by several cousins. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2003, in the chapel of Weaver Funeral Home in Knoxville with Chaplain Sandy Foster officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park for an 11:30 a.m. graveside service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Dennis Lymoin Walters, 56, of Oak Ridge, died Saturday, July 5, 2003, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Mr. Walters was a member and deacon of Mount Sinai Baptist Church. He retired from Blue Grass Shows as a ride operator and electrician. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Alpha King Walters; sisters, Bernice Walters and Mildred Walters; and by a brother, Dwight Walters. Mr. Walters is survived by his wife, Carolyn Walters; a son, Carl Lymoin Burley of Pittsburgh, Pa.; three stepdaughters, Michelle Willis of Maryville, Rachelle Bumgardner of Oak Ridge, and Pam Andrews of Lenoir City; and by three stepsons, Richard Cates, Troy Cates and Bryan Bumgardner. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; a brother, David Michael Walters of Akron, Ohio; a niece, Kelly Walters of Akron; a nephew, Earl Walters of Akron; two grandnieces, Danielle Walters and Dimika Walters; a grandnephew, Deion Walters; aunt and uncle, Jane and Horace Kirk of Pittsburgh; and by several other relatives. His family said he will be remembered by many friends. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at Mount Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Caldwell and the Rev. Cedrick Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Deacons at Mount Sinai Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. James L. "Buddy" Gibbs, 61, of Clinton, died Saturday, July 5, 2003, at his home. Born July 15, 1940, he was the son of Amos and Pauline Holder Gibbs, both now deceased. Mr. Gibbs was a member of Poplar Creek Baptist Church. He retired May 1980 from the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant. His primary Military Occupational Specialty was an artillery specialist at Fort Sill in Oklahoma. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sherry Gibbs and a brother, Cecil Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs is survived by a stepmother, Lillian Gibbs of Clinton; a daughter, Pauline Owens of Clinton; a son, Davey Hastings of Clinton; six sisters, Pat Sellers and husband, Walt, of Smith Station, Ala., Andra Stark and husband, Floyd, of Pearl River, La., Jewell Cantrell and husband, Frank, of Claxton and Naomi Davenport and husband, Dave, Ann Hastings, and Jewellyn Ellis, all of Clinton; and by two brothers, Dean Hastings and wife, Karen, of Clinton, and Anthony Hastings and wife, Theresa, of Kentucky. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Misti Gibbs, Dewayne Owens, Nychol Owens, Danielle Owens, David Hastings, Mercedes Hastings, Dakota Sharp and Ian Phillips; and by several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2003, in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with the Rev. Joe Bridges officiating. Burial will follow at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton with full military rites. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.