>From The Knoxville News Sentinel 18 May 2003 ADKINS, GEORGE LAFAYETTE - age 92 of BUNCH, IRENE DUNCAN - age 82 of Lake City, TOLBERT, ERNEST - age 77, of Oak Ridge, ===================================== ADKINS, GEORGE LAFAYETTE - age 92 of Knoxville, went to be with his Lord at 6:19 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2003 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice. George, a beloved husband and daddy was born in LaFollette, Tenn. to Alexander Adkins and Hanie Pace Adkins Taylor. Member for many years of McCalla Avenue Baptist Church before becoming a member of Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church. Member of Burlington Lodge #763 F&AM. He was also a member of the Alcoa 25 Year Club. Preceded in death by son, David Adkins; brothers, Rufus, U.S., and Taylor Adkins. Survived by wife of 66 years, Pauline Henderlight Adkins; daughter and son in law, Carolyn and Jim Hammer; brother in law, Jim Henderlight and wife, Elizabeth; sisters in law, Othella Jones, Imogene Lusk, Jamie Bull all of Knoxville, Willie Mae Hackett of Greer, South Carolina and Helen Adkins of Baltimore, Maryland; several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the staff of St. Mary's Ground Central Unit and St. Mary's Residential Hospice for their loving care and concern. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church Building Fund, 4615 Asheville Hwy., Knoxville, Tenn. 37914. Family and friends will meet at Stevens Mortuary on Monday, May 19, 2003 at 9:15 a.m. to go in procession to Lynnhurst Cemetery for a 10 a.m. graveside service and interment, Rev. Tony Crisp officiating. Friends may call at their convenience on Sunday May 18, 2003 at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. At Broadway. Mr. Adkins book is also available at www.stevensmortuary.com BAKER, STELLA SUE "DOLLY" MERRITT - of Luttrell, began this life December 20, 1933, the last born child of Jesse & Anna Belle Porter Merritt. She began her eternal life in Heaven May 17, 2003. There she will be reunited with her first two babies, Russell, Jr. and Jacquetta Lee whom she never got to rock here, but can now be with forever. She was also preceded on her journey by her parents; 3 brothers, Noah, Harold & Marvin Merritt and her parents in love, Edward and Anna Mae Baker. She leaves to celebrate her victory, her beloved husband of 52 years, Russell; 2 sons, Bill (Lena) and Rick (Jennifer) both of Tri-Cities area; 7 daughters, Arawanah Gardner of Strawberry Plains, Pat (Patrick) Ramsey and Hazel Key both of Knoxville, Alice (Nathan) Norman of Grovetown, Ga., Judy (Mitch) White of Luttrell, Anna (Wesley) Hinshaw of Seymour, Kim (Wayne) Cochran of Halls. She also leaves behind sixteen grandchildren, Cindy Gardner and fiancé, Chris Tucker, Joe Gardner, Daniel, Andrew and Noah White, Justin and Brandy Key, Christopher, Aaron and Ashley Cochran, Michael and Matthew Ramsey, Christopher and Jared Hinshaw, Joshua Norman and Zachary Baker. She has one beloved great grandson, Bryson Cochran. She will be sadly missed by her sister, Alice (Henry) Crawley and sister in law, Janie Merritt and a host of nieces and nephews. Stella was a faithful member of Warwick Chapel Baptist Church and will be missed by a host of friends whom she cherished, especially Juanita Kitts and J.C. & Loretta Hill. A very special thanks to Covenant Hospice and Lynne & Meryl who so tenderly helped Mom to be at home with her family until the end. Funeral service 8 p.m. Sunday Mynatt Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ray Headrick officiating. Family and friends will meet Monday 1:45 p.m. at Piney Grove Cemetery for an interment service at 2 p.m. Pallbearers: Wayne Cochran, Mitch & Danny White, Patrick Ramsey, Wesley Hinshaw, Justin Key and Joseph Gardner. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Mynatt Funeral Home. BUNCH, IRENE DUNCAN - age 82 of Lake City, passed away Friday, May 16, 2003 at Lake City Health Care Center. She was a member of Big Mountain Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Elijah & Nellie Duncan. Born June 15, 1920 in Anderson County, Tenn. Survivors: son, Harold Bunch & wife, Audrey of LaFollette; daughters, Carol Higgs & husband, Bobby Joe of Clinton, Tricia Nolen & husband, Eddie of Talbott, Tenn., Cathy Nance & husband Lynn of Knoxville; grandchildren, Troy Carroll, Denise Pruitt, Amanda Jenkins, Cristy Lenderman, Kevin Hensley, April Metcalf, Jennifer Henderson, Leslie Bunch, Matthew Craig McKamey, Steve Edwards, Robert Edwards, Kellie Dean, Melinda Davis & Joe Higgs; 16 great grandchildren; brothers, J.T. Duncan of Oliver Springs, Roy Duncan of Harriman; sister, Nerva Phillips of Oliver Springs; host of nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Sunday May 18, 2003 at Holley- Gamble Funeral Home. Private graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Anderson Memorial Garden. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton in charge of all arrangements. TOLBERT, ERNEST - age 77, of Oak Ridge, died Friday, May 16, 2003 at Briarcliff Health Care Center. Retired / Oak Ridge Utility District. Veteran of WWII serving with US Navy. Attended AME Zion Church. Survived by: special friend, Margaret Brownfield of Oak Ridge; nephews, John Tolbert and wife Sharon, Jesse Tolbert and Willis Broyles of Knoxville, Jeffery Tolbert and wife Annie of Chattanooga, Willie Tolbert Jr., of Tullahoma and Steven McDermott of Athens; nieces, Kim Russell, Maria Tolbert and Tamara Frith of Knoxville, Pamela Frith of Shelby, NC and Kathleen Tolbert of Pensacola, FL; host of great nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 2:00pm at Weatherford Mortuary with Rev. Darris Waters officiating. In keeping with Mr. Tolbert's wishes, he was cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to his many friends for their unwavering support and sympathy. 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