wlaf obituary report
 

Billy Curtis Reynolds, age 67, of the Beech Grove Community in Lake City, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center North.  Billy was born November 17,1943 in Anderson County, Tn. to the late Buster and Nellie Mae Isabell Reynolds.  He was a member of the Westside Baptist Church.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting ginseng, and sitting on the front porch. In addition to his parents, Billy is preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Ruth Braden, Ruby Daugherty, Helen Reynolds, and Norma Jean Duncan.

Survivors:

 

Wife                Magdalene (Maggie) Reynolds                      Lake City     

 

Son                 Mark Reynolds                                            Lake City

 

Sister               Pauline Bunch                                           Briceville

 

Sister in law      Ethel Walker                                             Lake City

Several Nieces, Nephews, Relatives, and Friends.

 

Visitation: 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM Monday, February 28, 2011 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral:  7:30 PM Monday, February 28, 2011 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Poore, Rev. Kenny Sharp, and Rev. Hubert Marlow officiating.

Family and friends will meet at 11:30 AM Tuesday, March 1 ,2011 at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession to the Beech Grove Cemetery for the 12:00 Noon Interment  

 

You can also view Billy’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

 

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.

Linda Sue Byrge, age 65, of Clinton, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011 at her home. Linda was born September 22, 1945 in Clearwater, Florida to the late Wesley Joseph and Icey Bell Wright Stewart.   She was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church.  She enjoyed playing with her computer,  quilting, gardening, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.  In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her husband Early Byrge, son, Wayne Roscoe Byrge, brother, Bobby Evans, sister, Beatrice Elmore, and son in law Brownlow Cook.

 

 Survivors:

 

Sons                      John Glen Byrge                                      Clinton

                                         Wesley Callaway  Byrge                          Knoxville 

 

Daughter               Connie Sue Cook                                     Clinton                             

 

 

Grandchildren# 5

Great grandchildren# 8

 

Several Nieces, Nephews, Relatives, and many Friends.

 

Visitation: 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral: 8:00 PM Tuesday March 1, 2011 in the Hamaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Franklin  Henegar officiating.

Interment:11:00 AM  Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the Byrge Cemetery in the New River Community.

 

You can also view Linda’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

 

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements

Elmer “Dump” Fifer, age 65 of Briceville, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born on October 9, 1945 in Harlan Kentucky to the late Leonard and Winnie Gray Fifer. Elmer loved gardening, walking in the mountains, and spending time with friends. In addition to his parents, Elmer is preceded in death by his sister Annie Smith.

Survivors:

Special Friend & Family Cleta Long, and sons:

Ricky, Dennis, and Phillip Long   Briceville          

 

Son                                          Jerry Francis                                         Ohio

 

Sisters                          Lorine Fifer                                            Ohio

                                                Louise Holman                           Ohio

                                                Pansy Hermandiz                                  Ohio

Elmer’s request was that he would be cremated.

You may view Elmer’s guest book online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.

 
Clay Stephen Teague, 67 of Lafollette, TN passed away at home surrounded by family on February 19, 2011. He was a loving husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Clay played football and graduated from Jellico High School in 1961. Clay was an Army veteran, serving in Korea during the Vietnam War. For five years, he was a member of the Brookeville (OH) Fire and Rescue Squad. Clay was a 32^nd degree mason and had just received his 40 year pin of honor. He worked in the coal business for 29 years and was a supporter of the coal industry. He was a big sports fan and loved watching football and baseball. Clay was a great storyteller and enjoyed telling and pulling jokes on friends. His favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, grilling and visiting on the front porch with friends and family.

 

Preceded in death by father: Raymond Teague

 

Clay is survived by his Mother: Geneva Teague Brookville, OH. His loving Wife: Linda Teague of Lafollette. Daughters and Sons-In-Laws: Brenda and Jeff Chapman Greer, South Carolina, Melissa and Rob DeLeeuw of Strawberry Plains, TN and Anita and Carter Ruff of Bath, Maine. Grandchildren: Dustin Sutton and Zoe and Calla Ruff. Sister and Brother-In-Law: Elaine and George Doat Philipsburg, OH. Brothers and Sister-In-Law: Wayne and Sandy Teague of Memphis and Gary and Lori Teague of Anchorage, Ala and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews  and many good friends.

 

Masonic Service will be 7:45 PM Tuesday, February 22, 2011 with funeral service to follow with Rev. Arlie Muse and Rev. Junior Dople officiating. Interment will be 11 AM Wednesday, February 23, 2011 in Woodlawn Cemetery with the Campbell County Honor Guard in charge of graveside services. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7:45 PM Tuesday before funeral services.

 

Clay’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

 

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of these arrangements.

 

Ruby McNew Lawson passed away at the age of 88  on Saturday February 19, 2011 at her home in Mt. Paran.  She was a charter member of Bethel Baptist Church for over 25 years and very strong in her faith. 

Preceded in death by:  Her Beloved Husband of over 40 years, Raymond Harrison Lawson.  Parents: Wesley and Mertie McCreary McNew.  Sister: Eda Eldridge. 

Survived by: Daughter: Rhonda Bunch of Jacksboro.  Granddaughter: Renee and husband Preston McCulley of Ind.  Grandson: Eddie Bunch and Fiancée, Amber McDonald of Jacksboro.  Great Grandchildren: Joshua and Makenzie McCulley and Jordan Shoffner.   Sister: Jewel Cox of Georgia.  Brothers: Paul McNew of Crossville and William McNew of Texas.  Special friend: Rita Smiddy.  Host of other relatives and friends.   The family will again meet Ruby one day in Heaven because of her strong faith in Jesus and the beliefs she has passed on.  She will be sadly missed by anyone whose life she has touched.                                                                                                            

Funeral service will be 8 PM Wednesday February 23, 2011 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Dr. Clarence Duncan and Rev. Wesley Duncan officiating.  Interment will be 10 AM Thursday February 24 in Willoughby cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM before funeral service.                      

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home LaFollette

Mrs. Lawson’s guest book can be viewed at www.martinwilson funeralhome.com


Mr. L. C. Baird age 78, of LaFollette , TN passed away Saturday, February, 19, 2011, at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville .  He was a member of Coolidge First Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army.  L. C. loved people, especially meeting his friends in the mornings at Hardees.  He was preceded in death by parents, George and Clara Baird, brothers, J. N., Barney, and Frank, sisters, Juanita, Mary Lou, Alice and Lettie.

 

Survivors:  Devoted wife of 57 years, Joy Baird; daughter, Kathy and husband, Joe; sons, Mike and wife, Mary, Rick and wife, Terri, and Jeff and wife, Brenda; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister, Virene Pierce.

 

Funeral services Monday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Hembree and Rev. Steve Elkins officiating.  The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 P.M. before funeral services.  Mr. Baird will be transported to George C. Martin Funeral Home, 5040 Frederick Road , Dayton , OH where friends may call on Wednesday from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M.  Graveside services will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Tipp City , OH .  Online condolences for Mr. Baird may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of L. C. Baird

Lawrence Miles, age 79 of the Oak Grove Community in Lake City, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center of Campbell County. He was born April 10, 1931 in Anderson County to the late Frank and Fannie Alford Miles. Lawrence was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed farming, traveling, taking his dogs for a ride, and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors:

Daughters                     Phyllis Connatser and husband, Mike      Maryville

                                    Victoria Huckaby and husband, James    Jacksboro

Brother              George Miles                                                     Lake City

                        Sister                            Lorene Diller                                                      Clinton

Grandchildren                Ashley Byrge, Timothy Byrge, Dawn Hall, and Roxanne Ward.

Nine Great Grandchildren.

Several nieces and nephews and host of other relatives and friends.

The family would like to give a special thank you to his friends, Raymond and Annie and also

the staff at Shoprite, especially Connie.

Visitation:  6:00 -8:00 PM Monday, February 21, 2011 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral:  8:00 PM Monday, February 21, 2011 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Scott Martin officiating.

Family and friends will meet at 10:30 AM Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in funeral procession to Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City for a 11:00 AM burial.

You can also view Lawrence’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, Tn. in charge of arrangments

 
Charles Ed Hollifield, age 72, of Caryville passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Mercy Residential Hospice of Knoxville.  Member of Cumberland Hope Church.  Preceded in death by parents, Will & Bertha Hollifield; brother, Lonnie Hollifield; sisters, Corrine Patty, Lois Phillips

Survivors:
Wife:  Donna Silcox Hollifield

Step daughters:  Sheilia Stampton & husband Justin, Knoxville

                           Amanda Siler, S. Carolina

                           Shelly Sprouse, LaFollette

Son:  Charlie Zackary Hollifield

2 Grandchildren

Brothers:  Clem & wife Imogene Hollifield

                 Gene & wife Ellen Hollifield

                 Gary & wife Rhonda Hollifield

                 Everett & wife Betty Hollifield, all of Jacksboro

Sisters:  Mary Watson, Jacksboro

             Rachel & husband Bill Anderson

Funeral Services 8 PM Sunday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Billy Smith & Rev. Bobby Ray Wilson officiating

Interment 11 AM Monday at Hollifield Cemetery

Family will receive friends 6 – 8 PM Sunday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Marie Hilker, age 89 of the Beech Grove Community in Lake City passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was born March 6, 1921 in Anderson County, Tn. to the late William and Maggie Massengill Sprankles. She was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church.  She enjoyed flowers, her dogs, and spending time with family and friends. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Bud Hilker, her grandson, Jerry Snell,  her brother, John Opal Sprankles, and sister Mamie Knight.

Survivors:

Daughter                              Janie Buck                                       Lake City

Brothers                               Bud Sprankles & wife Doris             Lake City

                                             Bill Sprankles                                   California

                                             David Sprankles & wife Sherrie       Michigan

                                             Jimmy Sprankles & wife Dora          Clinton

Sisters                                   Shirley Adkins                                 Lake City

                                             Lassie LaPole & husband Bill          Michigan

Grand daughter                    Deborah Snell                                  Lake City
Several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.         

Visitation : 5:OO PM – 7:00 PM, Friday February, 18, 2011 at Hatmaker Funeral Home

Funeral: 7:00 PM Friday February 18, 2011 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenny Sharp and Rev. Floyd Scarbrough officiating

Interment: 11:00 am Saturday February 19, 2011 at the Beech Grove Cemetery in Lake City, Tn.

You can  view Marie’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements

Mildred J. Claiborne, age 99, of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at St. Mary’s Health & Rehab. Member of Jacksboro United Methodist Church.  She helped start and was the first homebound teacher in Campbell County.  Preceded in death by husband, Albert Claiborne; grandson, Rodney Claiborne; parents, O.P. & Jane Jones; brother, Charles Jones.

Survivors:

Sons:  James A. Claiborne

           Gerald Claiborne, both of Jacksboro

Grandchildren:  Gregory Scott Claiborne, Suzanne & Bobby Bryant, Darrell Claiborne

Great-grandaughters:  Alicia Bryant, Amanda Bryant

Niece:  Karen Rechter

Special Caretaker:  Sue Sharp

Special  Neighbors:  E.J., Cheryl, Kristi and Kellie Keen

Honorary pallbearer/Special student:  Johnny Franklin

Funeral Services 7 PM Friday Jacksboro United Methodist Church

Rev. John Crabtree officiating

Interment 10 AM Saturday Campbell Memorial Gardens

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to St. Judes at www.stjude.org/ or 1800-822-6344

Family will receive friends 5 – 7 PM Friday at Jacksboro United Methodist Church

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

 
Dorothy Leigh (Dot) Walden, age 47, of LaFollette passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at St. Mary’s Campbell County.  She was of Baptist faith. 
Survivors:
Husband:  Greg (Dewey) Walden
Daughters:  Amy Miracle

                    Barbara Miller

                    Donna Simmons

Son:  Dennis Jones, Jr.
11 Grandchildren
Mother:  Dorothy Chapman
Brother:  Tommy Joe Chapman
Sister: Patricia Showalter
Graveside & Interment  1:30 PM Friday at Flat Hollow Cemetery

Rev. Doug Walden officiating

Family will receive friends 12 Noon – 1 PM Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Mary Ruth Green, age 64 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Mercy Medical – St. Mary’s Knoxville.  She was of Church of God faith.  Preceded in death by husband, Bobby Gene Green; son, Keith Dewayne Green; father, Robert D. Lee; mother, Rosie Ella Lee Lane; sisters, Carylon Sue Lee, Imogene Sallings, Gerri Harman; brothers, Carl Dixon, James Roy Lee, Gary Lee.

Survivors:

Son:  Robert Green & wife Joanne

Daughter:  Mary Jean Rutherford

Sister:  Alenda Cooper, Clinton

Brother:  Robert D. Lee, Oh

Grandchildren:  Samantha Huckaby, April Ward, Mara Green, Keith Green

Great-grandchildren:  Jasmine Huckaby, Dewayne Ward

Funeral Services 8 PM Friday Cross-Smith Chapel

Interment 11 AM Saturday Cumberland View Cemetery

Family will receive friends 6 – 8 PM Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

David Lynn Stittums, age 51, of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at St. Mary’s Campbell County.  Member of Trinity Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, Howard & Etaline Stittums; brother, Darrell Stittums

Survivors:  Daughter:  Darla & husband Chad Nelson, LaFollette

Son:  Derrick Stittums, LaFollette

Grandchildren:  Hannah Stittums, Justin, Johnathon, Jalah & Keegan Nelson

Several Brothers, Sisters, Nieces & Nephews

Funeral Services 8 PM Saturday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. David Goins and J.W. Kosher officiating

Interment 11 AM Sunday Powell Valley Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Judes at www.stjude.org/

 Or 1-800-822-6344

Family will receive friends 6 – 8 PM Saturday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Jamie Elaine Harbin brightened our lives with a ray of sunshine on February 6, 1989.  She was born to parents Jacqueline Leavitt Harbin and Larry Dean Harbin.  Her short time on this Earth ended on Wednesday morning February 16, 2011.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Jacqueline Elaine, and special uncle, J.B. Taylor.

 

She is survived by her sister, Devonna Harbin, of LaFollette, Special Friend, Charles King, of LaFollette, and Dad, Larry Harbin, that lives in Lenoir City .  She leaves Three Cousins, Jaleesa Ellison, and Chris and Kevin Leavitt.  These five grand-children of Joie Leavitt have shared a very close relationship throughout the years.  Also survived by Grandmother and guardian, Joie Leavitt, Aunt and Uncle, Janet and Terry Ellison, and Uncle James Leavitt, all of LaFollette. Aunt Leslie Leavitt, of Georgia, and Grandpa Jim of Jacksboro.  Also survived by Jamie’s great-grandmother, Idessa Powell of Jacksboro, Great Aunt, Laura Taylor, Great Aunts and Uncles, Trena and Ed Smiddy, of Jacksboro, Rita and Paul Patterson, of Caryville, Lois and Ponnie Ridenour, of LaFollette, and Ana Mae and Frank  Arnspiger, of Colorado.  She was certainly our Sunshine, and will always live in our hearts.

 

Funeral Services Friday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ralph Combs and Rev. Jeff Armstrong officiating.  Family and friends will meet Saturday 11 A.M. at Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services an interment.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Friday before services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Jamie may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Jamie Elaine Harbin.

 
Charlie Lee Nelson age 93 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell Co. Charlie enjoyed gardening, farming, and enjoyed his family very much. His family was his life, espcially his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Charlie was the oldest member of the Cumberland View Baptist Church. As well as a proud veteran of WWII having served in the US Navy.

Preceded in death by: father, Calvin Henry Nelson. Mother, Nora Isley Nelson. Daughter, Barbara Miller, four brothers and one sister.

Survived by wife, Lillian. Sons, Joe Nelson and wife Judy, David Nelson and wife Lena. Daughter, Betty Parker all of Jacksboro.
Grandchildren: Suzanne Parker, Joey Nelson, Chris Nelson, Misty Scott, Maria Parker, Alicia Williams.
Great Grandchildren: Brandon Smith, Caleb Nelson, Emaley Nelson, Lilly Scott. And great great grandchild, Laken Smith.

Graveside service will be Wed 11 am February 16th in Campbell Memorial Gardens with Rev. Bobby Ray Wilson and Rev. Junior Nelson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6pm util 8pm Tues February 15th in the chapel of  Martin Wilson Funeral Home. Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.


Martha Geraldine Craig, age 95 of Lake City, passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at Summit View of Lake City. She was born October 5, 1915 in Kentucky. Geraldine was a member of the Fratersville Baptist Church and enjoyed reading, sewing, and spending time with family and friends. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by, husband, Charles Craig Sr.; sisters, Irene Huff, Deloris Sutton, Phyllis Sutton; brothers, Paul, Edward, Truman, and Thurman Sutton.

Survivors:                                                  

Sons                             Charles Craig Jr.                                                Louisville, KY

                                    Clarence Craig                                       Middlesboro, KY

 

Daughters                     Sharla Sue West and husband, Finley     Oak Ridge        

                                    Phyllis Morrison and husband, David        Clinton

 

Grandchildren    Arvil “Peanut” Taylor

                                    Rodney Taylor

                                    Jennifer Phillips

                                    Mandy Morrison

Three Grandchildren                  

Several Nieces, Nephews and many friends.                                

Visitation : 6:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 16, 20111 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Byrge officiating.

Friends and Family will meet at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Oak Ridge Memorial Park in Oak Ridge, TN for the interment.

You can view Geraldine’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements

 
Murrel Thomas Albright, age 59,of Andersonville, went to be with God on Sunday, February 13, 2011.  He was born October 3, 1951 in Anderson County, TN to the late Charles Edward and Johnnie Queener Albright.  He was the kindest, most considerate man who was put on this earth to help others.  He never thought of himself.  He was a man’s man who loved the outdoors.  Murrel was also an avid hunter and baseball man who will be sorely missed.  He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, John Albright.

Survivors:
Wife                              Marsha Albright                         Andersonville

Children                        Scott & Pam Hensley                 Sevierville

                                    Tim & Veronica Hardin                Sevierville

Grandchildren    Reegan, Riana, Halle and Holt Hensley

                                    Burke, Branton and Bella Hardin  

 

Brother              Sid & Pat Albright                                  Lake City

 

Sister                            Joan Washam & Jimmy              Kentucky

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An outdoor Memorial Service will be planned for the Spring.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the:

                                                            Murrel Albright Memorial Baseball Scholarship

                                                            C/O Anderson County High School

                                                            130 Maverick Circle

                                                            Clinton, TN 37716

 

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements

 

You can also view Murrel’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

 

 

Jerry Hubert Heatherly, age 62, of Jacksboro passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at St. Mary’s Campbell County.  Retired Insurance Agent and US Airforce veteran.  Preceded in death by father, Hubert J. Heatherly.

Survivors: Daughter:  Kristy Heatherly Bray, Caryville

Son:  Richard Heatherly, Knoxville

2 Grandchildren:  Corey Scott Bray & Olivia Nicole Bray

Mother:  Ollie Claiborne Heatherly, Jacksboro

Sister:  Barbara Heatherly Hogue, Manchester, Tn

Brother:  Terry Heatherly, Jacksboro

Funeral Services 1 p.m. Thursday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating

Interment Bakers Forge Cemetery with Military honors given by Campbell County Honor Guard

Family will receive friends 5 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Dale Guider, age 50, of N. Ft. Myers, Fla. Passed away Wednesday morning, February 9, 2011.  He was born in Quantico, Va. and was the son James and Shirley Guider.  A graduate of Ft. Myers High School.  He was an employee of McCrory’s before they closed and was currently employed by the News-Press in the production department.  He was a big sports fans, especially the Tennessee Vols.  Preceded in death by father, James Guider; grandparents, Carl & Effie Ledford, Dorothy Rose, David & Jo Guider.

Survived by his mother, Shirley Ledford Guider

Aunts:  Mary Katherine Brown

             Linda Hinch

Uncle:  Jim Ledford & wife Sue Ann
Several Cousins
Funeral Service 8 PM Wednesday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. James Adkins officiating
Interment 11 AM Thursday Bakers Forge Cemetery
Family will receive friends 6 – 8 PM Wednesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

 
Anna Lou Goins Vandergriff, age 82 of Oak Ridge, formerly of Jacksboro died Monday, February 14, 2011, at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.  Member of Midway Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Howard L. Vandergriff, Sr.; mother, Margaret (Maggie) Goins; father, Rev. Ernest Goins; brothers, Ernest Goins, Jr., Charles (Sam) Goins.

Survivors:

Daughter:  Beverly Abele of Oak Ridge

Son & wife, Howard (Buck) Vandergriff, Jr. and Barbara of Jacksboro

Son:  Paul Vandergriff of Oak Ridge

Grandson & wife: Brandon & Misty Abele of Maryville

Sister:  Willene Dabney of LaFollette

Brother & wife, Henry and June Goins of Speedwell

Sister-in-law:  Chris Goins of LaFollette

Several Nieces & Nephews

Services 8 PM Thursday Midway Baptist Church

Rev. Johnny Dabney officiating

Interment 11 AM Friday at Campbell Memorial Gardens

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Project Linus of East Tennessee, Deb Miller, Chapter Coordinator, 282 Orchard Valley Drive, Harriman, TN  37748

Family will receive friends 6 – 8 PM Thursday at Midway Baptist Church

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

 
Scott Radford Ross born 11-1-1955 died 02-13-2011 at the age of 55.
Preceded in death by: Grandfather and Grandmother: Oscar and Kate Harber of Lafollette and Everett and Lora Ross of Jellico.

Survived by: Parents: Fritz and Adaleen Ross of Jacksboro. Sons, Douglas Williams Ross and wife Stephanie of Seattle Washington and Daniel Ross of Seattle Washington . Daughters, Tiffany Tweed of Knoxville TN , Crystal Seircks of Seattle Washington , and Katina Smothers and husband Joe of Seattle Washington . Brother, Stanley Ross and wife Christine of Knoxville TN.

Receiving of friends will be from 1:30 until 2:00pm and the Funeral Service will be at 2:15pm Tuesday February 15, 2011 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with President Russell Williams and Elder Buster Williams. Interment will follow in Powell Valley Cemetery .

Arrangments by Martin Wilson Funeral Home in Lafollette.

Mr. Ottis Lee Day age 81, of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville .  He was retired from the Campbell County School System as a Custodian at East LaFollette Elementary School .  Preceded in death by wife, Trula Day, parents, Leroy and Cora Hatmaker Day, brothers, Elgie Day and Elmer Day, sisters, Roxie Bean, Rosie Ford, Novella Shepherd, and Retha Nelson, special nephews, Earl Wade King and Roy Ballard.

 

Survivors:  Daughter, Hazel Day and granddaughter, Kristi Day both of LaFollette; sisters, Zora Ballard and Dorothy Coleman both of LaFollette; special niece, Sharon Gibson of LaFollette; special nephews, Harold King and Howard King both of LaFollette; special friends, Susan Asbury Newsom of PA and Kara Asbury of Arizona.

 

Funeral services Monday 1 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Comer and Rev. Raymond Harness officiating.  Interment to follow at Fincastle Cemetery .  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Sunday at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Mr. Day may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Ottis Lee Day.

Stacey Nicole Phillips, age 33 of Caryville, passed away February 6, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  She is preceded in death by her brother, Danny Phillips, grandparents, Starling and Earie Kennedy, and Abe and Lillian Phillips.

Survivors:  

Father                           Houston Phillips and Stepmother Cleta Phillips                 Caryville

Mother                          Judy Hawkins and Stepfather Charlie Hawkins                  Lake City

Children                        Zachary Suttles and Breanna Phillips

Brothers                        Ebert Phillips                                                                             Caryville

                                    Steve Allen Phillips                                                                    Caryville

Sisters                          Pam and Husband Keith Phillips                                     Caryville

                                    Melissa and Husband JR Evans                                      LaFollette

Several nieces and nephews: Kimberly, Jessica, Josh, Adam, Megan, Kyra, and host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 11, 2011 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 11, 2011 in Hatmaker Funeral Home chapel with Rev. James Adkins and Rev. Pete Lowe officiating.

Interment: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Rains Grove Cemetery

You can also view Stacy’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 
Mrs. Daisy D. Daniels, age 86 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at St. Mary’s Medical Center of Campbell County.  She was of the Pentecostal Church of God Faith.  Along with her husband, she owned and operated Loop Road Body Shop, and Daniels Trailer Court .  Preceded in death by husband of 66 years, Luther T. Daniels in November 2009, sisters, Pansy Chapman and Francis Pack, brother, Frank Hance, and son-in-law, Elzo Walden.

 

Survivors:  Children, Doris Walden of Ft. Myers , FL ,

L. T. Daniels of Greeneville, TN, and Jane Ann Lavender of Kingston, TN; grandchildren, Justin Walden and wife, Amanda of Caryville, Kristi Daniels and Becky Daniels both of Greeneville, and Daniel Lavender of Kingston; great grandchildren, Bryson Duke of Greeneville and Benjamin Walden of Caryville; special loved ones, David Lavender, Linda Daniels, Nancy Daniels, and James (Mickey) and Kathy Lewis.  Several nieces, nephews, wonderful friends, neighbors and caregivers.

 

Funeral Services Friday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel.  Family and friends will meet Saturday 11 A.M. at Powell Valley Cemetery and Memorial Gardens for graveside services and interment.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Friday before funeral services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be made for Mrs. Daniels at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Daisy D. Daniels.

Freddie Joe Reynolds, age 74, of Columbus, Ga., formerly of LaFollette, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011.  Mr. Reynolds was born April 16, 1936 in Lenarue, KY, son of the late Nellie Hollins Reynolds and William I. Reynolds.  He was a Controller for The Mead Corporation for 35 years, a former board member of the Easter Seals and a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.  Preceded in death by his son, Michael Reynolds; sister, Dorothy Carter; brothers, Hayden, Willie, & Leon Taylor and Ed Reynolds.

Survivors:

Wife:  Darlene Petree Reynolds, Columbus, Ga.

Daughter:  Jennifer Ray & husband David, Nashville, Tn.

Son:  Josh Reynolds, Columbus, Ga.

Sisters:  Joan Whaley, Huntsville, Al.

              Henrietta Gibbons, Kingston, Tn

Brother:  Frank Reynolds, Indianapolis, In

4 Grandchildren – Michaela, Levi, Joseph and Maddie

Graveside Services & Interment will be held at 11 AM Friday at Campbell Memorial Gardens

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Lillie M. Martin, age 81, of Lake City passed away on Monday, February 7, 2011 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Lillie was born on July 1, 1929 in Anderson County to the late Harlen and Sadie Sparks.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Briceville. Lillie was the loving wife of Lonas Martin for 34 years.. She worked at Y-12 in Oak Ridge when she was young.  Lillie graduated after three years in nursing and worked 36 years in Tennessee, Baltimore and Indiana.  She is preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Charles Cleo Leinart, sisters, Dora Evelyn Sparks and Mary Helen Daugherty, brothers, Jesse Lewis Sparks and John Franklin Sparks and Great Grandson, Adian Michael Kerr.

Survivors:  

Husband                       Lonas Martin                                         Lake City

Daughters                     Sharon Leinart                           Knoxville

                                    Judy Conners & husband Tom     Indiana

Step-Son                       Avery Martin & wife Pat              Andersonville

Step-Daughter               Cathy Pannell & husband Fred    Indiana

Sisters                          Katie Tadlock                                                    Lake City

                                    Kathleen Sparks Ballew                          Georgia

Brothers                        Harlen Sparks, Jr. & wife Jean                 Ohio

                                    Harry Winfred Sparks & wife Margie                     Briceville          

Grandchildren                Kevin Kerr & wife Donna                         Indiana

                                    Keith Kerr & fiancé Victoria Wyland                     Indiana

                                    Danny Martin & wife Misty                                  Andersonville

                                    Dawn Bills & husband Mike                                Heiskell

                                    William Pannell & wife Shannon              Indiana

Great Grandchildren       Alexis Rochelle Kerr, Tristin Robert Kerr, Dakota Thomas Kerr, Logan Christopher Kerr, Adam Martin, Steven Martin, Cadence Martin, Alexis Bills, Olivia Bills and Alex Bills.

Several nieces and nephews and host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2011 in Hatmaker Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Danny Martin officiating.

Friends and Family will meet at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, February 11, 2011 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession to the Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton, TN for an 11:00 a.m. interment.

You can also view Lillie’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 
Mr. Joe Monroe Carden, Jr., 87, a life long resident of LaFollette, Tennessee,  passed away in Johnson City, Tennessee at the home of his daughter Monday February 7, 2011.

 

He was born October 24, 1923 in Knoxville , Tennessee to Joe Monroe Carden and Elizabeth Summitt Carden.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother Sam Carden.

 

Joe is survived by his wife Wanda Heatherly Carden of LaFollette, his daughter Karen Carden Green and her husband Richard (Dick) Green of Johnson City, Tennessee.  He is also survived by grandsons Joseph C. Green, wife Julie, their children Lucy, Katie and Heidi of Nashville, Tennessee and David M. Green, wife Ashley and their daughter Claire of Brentwood, Tennessee. 

 

He is survived by brother Robert (Bob) Carden and wife Ellis of Richmond, Kentucky and sister Janice C. Morse Williams and husband Mac of Newport News, Virginia as well as six nieces and one nephew.

 

Mr. Carden was a Veteran of World War ll, serving in the European theater.

 

He attended Center College in Danville , Kentucky and University of Tennessee , Knoxville .

 

He was a Chrysler dealer in LaFollette in the early 1950s.  Joe was a former postmaster, Director of the LaFollette Housing Authority, Urban Renewal Director, and former City Councilman for LaFollette.

 

He was a life long member of First Baptist Church , having served as a deacon, treasurer and moderator for more than 30 years.  Joe was involved in starting the first couples' class at First Baptist Church .

 

He was an avid golfer and had many wonderful friends.  He loved children and helping those who were less fortunate.

                

He leaves a legacy of honor, integrity, and love for his family and friends.

 

The burial service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery on Thursday, February 10, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. for family and close friends.  Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers will be Dick Green, Jody Green , David Green , Ben Rogers, Bill Wilson, Joe Mosier, and Deacons of First Baptist Church.

 

A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church on Thursday, February 10, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. Dr. Bob Brown will officiate.

 

A receiving of friends will immediately follow the service.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of LaFollette, 255 West Central Avenue , LaFollette , Tennessee 37766

 

Online condolence may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home, 509 East Central Avenue , LaFollette , Tennessee is honored to be serving the Carden family.

John Paul Rutherford, age 23 of Lafollette went to be with our Lord and Savior  Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center of Campbell County. He enjoyed being a great father. John Paul enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed the outdoors, computers, gaming, and many other activities.

John Paul is preceded in death by Grandmothers: Carrie Harmon and Fleda Wallace. Grandfather: Roy Wallace. Mother in Law: Patricia Shears.

John Paul is survived by Wife: Angie Comer Rutherford. Daughter: Leslie Sue Nicole Rutherford. Father: Paul Rutherford. Mother: Emma Rutherford. Grandfather: Sill Rutherford. Father in Law: Kermit Comer. Brothers in Law: John Shears and little Kermit Comer. John Paul is also survived by several uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be 8 PM Tuesday, February 8, 2011 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Don Allen and Rev. Junior Dilbeck officiating. Interment will be 1 PM Wednesday in Peabody Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday night before funeral service.

John’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com
Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

 
Rosetta Byrd, age 88 of Lafollette passed away Monday, February 7, 2011 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center of Campbell County. She was a member of New Canaan United Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by Husband: Kermit Byrd. Mother: Lora Webb Crabtree. Father: Ewell Crabtree. Daughter: Alberta Byrd. Sisters: Dorthy Martino and Della. Brother: Herthel Crabtree. Son in Law: Stan Fraley. Sisters: Edith Love, Ruth Bolton and Ethel Crabtree. Brother: Jerry Crabtree.

Survived by Sons and Daughters in Law: Bill and Judy Byrd. Ralph Byrd. Gary and Debra Byrd of Jacksboro. Daughters: Faye Fraley, Janice Byrd and Joyce Byrd. Daughter and Son in Law: Sandy and Marvin Chambers of Lafollette. 16 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Brothers: J.H. Crabtree, L.B. Crabtree and Charles Crabtree. Sisters: Mabel Phillips, Margaret Honeycutt, Daisy Loyd, Opal Whisnant, Kathy Whisnant, and Ollie Chambers.

Funeral Service will be 8 PM Wednesday, February 9, 2011 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Adam Hunley officiating. Interment will be 11 AM Thursday in Campbell Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday night before funeral service.

Rosetta’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com
Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Raymond M. (Buck) Lyons age 66 of LaFollette passed away Friday, February 4, 2011, at St. Mary’s Medical Center of Campbell County.  He was of the Church of God Faith , formerly employed in the nursing/medical care field, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by sons, Davy Lyons and Joshua Lyons, parents, John K. and Evelyn Ross Lyons, and sister, Dorothy Lyons.

 

Survivors: Wife, Linda Lyons of LaFollette; daughters, Andrea Sue Counts and husband, Darrell of LaFollette and Melissa Cole Lyons of Jacksboro; sons, Michael Anthony Lyons and Rodney Kirk Lyons both of LaFollette; 11 grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Lyons and Joyce Ann Lyons both of Florida; brothers, James Lyons, Kenneth Lyons, David Lyons, and Albert Lyons all of Florida.  Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   

 

Funeral Services Tuesday 1 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Bill Taylor officiating. Interment to follow at Powell Valley Cemetery and Memorial Gardens with full military honors conducted by the Campbell County Honor Guard.  The family will receive friends from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Tuesday before services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be made for Mr. Lyons at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Raymond M. (Buck) Lyons .

Mildred Bourff,  age 78, of LaFollette, passed away Friday, February 4, 2011 at St. Mary’s of Campbell Co. She was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church. Preceded in death by son, Cecil Glen Boruff; parents, Ralph & Ruby Beavers; Grandson, Cecil Edward Boruff; brother, Ernest Beavers

Survivors Husband: Cecil Boruff

 

                 Daughter: JoAnn & husband Sam Ivey

 

                 Sons: Donald & wife Mae Boruff, all of LaFollette   Steve Boruff, Knoxville

 

                  12 Grandchildren   18 Great Grandchildren 

 

                  Brothers: David, Jimmy & Ronnie Beavers

 

                   Sisters: Betty Hargrove, Beverly & Darlene Bender

 

                   Several Nieces & Nephews

Funeral Service 2 p.m. Tuesday Cross-Smith Chapel

Interment Davis Chapel Cemetery

The family will receive friends 12 noon – 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cross – Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Grover Sanders, age 84, of Eastpointe, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at St. John’s Hospital in Detroit. He was born May 29, 1926 in Heiskell, Tn. to the late Henry M. and Almeda Foust Sanders. He was a member and Deacon at Beaconsfield Baptist Church in Eastpointe. Grover was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and was also a retiree of American Bakeries. In addition to his parents, Grover is preceded in death by his wife: Pauline Shelton Sanders.

Survivors:  
Son                               Larry Sanders & wife Joyce                               Eastpointe, Mi.                         

Grandchildren:               Brenda and Husband Jim Smith                          Roseville, Mi.

                                    Tina and Husband Hugh Cavendish                                  Eastpointe, Mi.

                                    Dennis and Wife Kendra Sanders                                    Chesterfield Twp. Mi

Great Grandchildren: Deidre, Sean, and Preston Smith

                                    Amber and Gracie Teschler, Carina,and Cailee Cavendish

                                    Caitlen and Chelsea Sanders

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Hatmaker Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating.

Interment:  2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Heiskell, Tn.

You can also view Grover’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Vina R. Gimple age 59 of Farmington Hills ,

MI, formerly of LaFollette, passed away January 28, 2011, in MI.

 

Survivors: Husband, Chris Gimple; children, Brian and Kenneth; step-children, Kenneth, Justine, and Mark; grandchildren, Branden, Josh, Jennifer, Devin, Baily and Dillon; great-grandchild, Gage; brothers and sisters, Arlene Marlow and Harveyetta Coker both of LaFollette, Cathy Bolton of Jellico, Ronnie Bolton and Frank Bolton both of Duff, Earl Bolton of Williamsburg, KY, and Mack Bolton of Stoney Mountain, NC.  She will be sadly missed by all her friends and relatives.

 

Services were held Saturday, February 04, 2011, at 11 A.M. at Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home in Livonia , MI with interment following in Glen Eden Memorial Park , Livonia , MI .  The family received friends Friday, February 4, 2011, from 2 to 8 P.M. at Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home.  Local online condolences for Mrs. Gimple may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  This obituary notice courtesy of Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette.

 
Loretta Johnson, age 77, of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at St. Mary’s Medical Center of Campbell County.   She was of Baptist faith.  Preceded in death by parents, Clifford & Ruby Gray Johnson; sisters, Pamela Payne, Nola Charles; brothers, Charles Gray, Noah Johnson, James Johnson

Survivors:

Brothers:  Willis Johnson, LaFollette

                 Clifford Johnson, Jr., Cincinnati, OH

                 Donald Johnson, N.C.

Sisters:  Iva Wagner, Cincinnati, OH

             Jean Babb, LaFollette

Several Nieces & Nephews

Funeral Services 8 PM Friday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Larry Russell officiating

Interment 11 AM Saturday Campbell Memorial Gardens

Family will receive friends 6 – 8 PM Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Donald Daugherty, age 67 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center in Campbell County. He was a member of Cumberland View Baptist Church. Donald loved fishing, hunting, gardening and his family was his life.

Preceded in death by Parents: Roscoe and Glenna Lindsay Daugherty.

Survived by Wife: Nadine Daugherty. Sons: Ricky and Randy Daugherty all of Jacksboro. Brother: James Daugherty of Michigan. Niece: Cathy Carter of PA. A host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be 8 PM Friday, February 4, 2011 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Bobby Ray Wilson and Rev. Sampson Ridenour officiating. Interment will be 11 AM Saturday in Indian Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday night before funeral service.

Donald’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of Lafollette is in charge of arrangements.

 
Elliott, Christy Ross, age 92 of Clinton, Tennessee, formerly of Lake City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Mercy Hospice in Halls.  He was born in Oneida on March 23, 1918 to the late Ross E. Elliott and Myrtle Sexton Elliott.  He is also preceded in death by his sister, Lillian Elliott Watts.

Christy was an avid golfer, fisherman and a great lover of the outdoors.  His most happy times were spent enjoying his family and friends.  Everyone who knew him could feel his love for life and was a little happier for having known him.

He leaves behind his loving wife and best friend for 71 years, Juanita Leach Elliott.

He is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Ken Shrull of Lake City and son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Hazel Elliott of Lake City.

Grandchildren: Clark and Jody Wormsley, of Knoxville, Krista and Jeff Little, of Clinton, Leigh Anne and Chris Maye of Jacksonville, Alabama and Crissy Jill and John Wilson, of Lake City.  His Great-Grandchildren, Jordan and Parker Wormsley of Knoxville, Logan and Garrett Little of Clinton and Cooper and Rileigh Maye of Jacksonville, Alabama.  He also leaves behind his sister, Jean D. Elliott of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Christy was a member of the Lake City Lions Club for over 50 years, having served as secretary for at least 30 years.  He was also a member of the Coal Creek Masonic Lodge # 492 F&AM for over 50 years and Order of Eastern Star, Coal Creek Chapter # 226.

Christy was a faithful member and Deacon-Emeritus of the Clear Branch Baptist Church in Lake City and loved attending services when his health permitted.

A very special group of people in Christy’s life were his extended family at the Meadow View Senior Living Community in Clinton.  The loving care provided to him will never be forgotten by his family.  He loved each and every one of “his girls” as he called them, and they returned his love each and every day.

The family will receive friends at the Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City on Thursday, February 3, 2011 from 6:00-7:45 p.m. A Masonic Service will be held at 7:45 p.m. with funeral service to follow with Reverend Randy Norton officiating.

Interment will be Friday, February 4, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Leach Cemetery in Lake City.  Hatmaker Funeral Home of Lake City is in charge of all arrangements.

You can also view Christy’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Carl Edward (Muncie) Hawkins, age 89, of the Beech Grove Community in Lake City, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, TN. Muncie was born on September 24, 1921 in Anderson County to the late Jess and Lillian Galbreath Hawkins.  Muncie was a member of the Willowbrook Baptist Church and was an army veteran who served in WWII.  He enjoyed gardening, and spending time with family and friends.  Muncie worked for the State Highway Department for 20 years until his retirement.  In addition to his parents, Muncie is preceded in death by: his first wife, Alma Jean Wilson Hawkins, his second wife, Vivian Gross Hawkins, son, Kenny Lee Hawkins, daughter, Linda Hawkins, brother, Fred Hawkins, and sister, Mary Tackett.

Survivors:  

Sons                             Carl David Hawkins and Wife Janet                                  Lake City

                                    Paul Edward Hawkins and Wife Faye                   Lake City

                                    Johnny Hawkins and Wife Kay Ann                                 Briceville

                                    James Robin Hawkins                                        Lake City

Daughters                     Rita Aline Hawkins                                                         Lake City

                                    Jina Huckaby and Husband Donald                                  Clinton

                                    Julia Kendrick and Husband Donald                                 Jacksboro

                                    Lori Njeru and Husband Jacob                             Lake City

Grandchildren: 12

Great Grandchildren:19

Several nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2011 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2011 at Hatmaker Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Leach and Rev. Jimmy Ault officiating.

Interment:  Friends and Family will meet at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City, TN; with Military Honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard.

You can also view Muncie’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 
Vida Lou Lester age 72 of Jacksboro passed away January 29, 2011 at her home. She was a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church. She was a house wife, enjoyed cooking, gardening, flowers and  her family was her life.

Preceded in death by Parents: Hugh and June Hollifield.

Survived by Husband: Don H. Lester of Jacksboro. Daughters and Sons in Law: Donna Jean and Dean Violet of LaFollette, Edwina and Gary Jordan of LaFollette, Tracey and Joey Sharp of LaFollette, and Rhonda Morris of Jacksboro. Grandchildren: Angela, Kevin, Bart, Chris, Zachary, Cassie, Shaylan, Trevor, and Karissa. Sister: Vada Ellison of Detroit, MI. Several nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 8 PM Monday, January 31^st in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating. Interment will be 11 AM Tuesday in Mt. Paran Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Monday night before funeral service.

Mrs. Lester’s guest book can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ada Mae Woods, age 84 of Lafollette passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011 at her home. She was a member of Ivy Dell Church of God. Ada loved baking, gardening and raising flowers. Her family was her life.

Preceded in death by Husband: James Henry Woods. Daughters: Toni Gail Rucker and Florence Jean Rucker. Parents: Birt and Ethel Florence Bailey Longmire. Sisters: Pauline Longmire, Gladys Morris, Naomi Byrge and Alice Fay Longmire. Brothers: L.C. and Earl Longmire.

Survived by Son: Robbie Woods of Lafollette. Daughters: Judy Madison and Sherry and James Parton all of Lafollette. Brother and Sister in Law: Dewie and Mary Louise Longmire of Orange, TX. Sister and Brother in Law: Rosalee and Charles Huff of Kingsport, TN. 5 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be 8 PM Wednesday, February 2, 2011 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Junior Dilbeck and Rev. Earl Powers officiating. Interment will be 1 PM Thursday in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday night before funeral service.

Ada’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of Lafollette is in charge of arrangements.

Callie E. Hicks, age 84 of Norris, formerly of Lake City, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 at St. Mary’s Medical Center of Knoxville, TN. She was born July 13, 1926 in Campbell County, Tn.  to the late Rev. P.T. and Darles Loving Lindsay. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Norris.  Callie was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother who attended many area churches to visit her host of friends and family.  She was a woman of great faith and loved to serve others.  Callie could be seen driving her yellow pickup truck and belonged to the “Loose Ladies” of Norris.  She tutored young children, was a tremendous cook, seamstress, and quilter.  She will be sadly missed but we know she is with our Lord and will be there to receive us in heaven. Callie is preceded in death by: husband David J. Hicks, brothers: Fred and William (Dink) Lindsay, grandson Joshua Lindsay Bailey, and son-in-law Jay Chambers.

Survivors:  

Children                       Rebekah Chambers                                       Conway, AR

                                    Jim R. Bailey & wife Madonna                       Port Canaveral,Fl.

                                    Tom (Hickey) Hicks & wife Melanie               Hendersonville, Tn.

                                    Starla Arnold & husband Jimmy                     Lafollette, Tn.

Sisters                         Gwendolyn Cooper

                                    Ina Lou Jackson

                                    Floda “Jackie” Clevenge

Grandchildren: 7

Great Grandchildren: 5

Several nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Clear Branch Baptist Church.

Callie’s son, Tom Hicks will be giving the eulogy in honor of his mother, along with her other children and grandchildren, and anyone else who would like to speak.

Interment: 2:00 PM Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City, TN.

Callie would read books to the third graders at Norris Elementary School. The family wishes in lieu of flowers, donations to Norris Elementary School for library books in honor of Callie Hicks. Donations may be sent to: Norris Elementary School c/o Bobbye Pointer, P.O. Box 949, Norris, TN 37828.

You can also view Callie’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Donald Ray Harmon, age 69, of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center St. Mary’s in Knoxville.  He proudly served his country 6 years in Vietnam and was a retired truck driver.  Preceded in death by parents, Charles & Helen Harmon; grandparents, Manune & Liza Harmon; brother, Tommy Harmon; special aunt, Della Harmon.

Survived by his loving wife, Estella Gail Harmon, LaFollette

         Son:  Bruce Dewayne Harmon, LaFollette

Daughters:  Susie Harmon, Michigan

                   Mary (Misty) Brooks

Step Children:  Tasha Nicole Parker, David Shane Parker,

                         Sabrina Smith, Deanna Oaks, Tonya Robbins-Hill, all of LaFollette

11 Grandchildren      3 Great-grandchildren

Brother:  Charles (Chuck) Harmon, Jr., LaFollette

Sister & Brother-in-law:  Mary Lou & Junior Kidwell

Sister-in-law:  Pearl Harmon

Special Friends:  Jason Irwin & Denvin Miller, Keith & Anita Cochran,

                           Beverly Bullman,  Janice Conrad, Marvin Sebies, Mike & Louise Miles,         

                           Benny Davis

Funeral Service 8 PM Saturday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Leroy Braden, Bro. Jeremy Archer and Bro. John Webb officiating

Military Honors will be given 1 PM Tuesday by Campbell County Honor Guard

at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Family will receive friends 6 – 8 PM Saturday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Mr. Larry E. Jarrett age 40 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011, at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville .  He was fireman with the LaFollette Fire Dept. and also employed by the State of Tennessee Forestry Dept. in Campbell County .  He was a member of the Golden Gloves Boxing Gym, holder of two world titles, member of a bowling league in Harrogate , and coached Little League.  Preceded in death by father, Jim Jarrett in December 2009, and grandmother, Reba Phillips in March 2010.

 

Survivors: Wife, Pamela Jarrett of LaFollette; Sons, Kaleb Jarrett and Clayton Jarrett both of LaFollette; daughters, Jazmine Jarrett of LaFollette and Jade Jarrett of Bradenton, FL; mother, Edith Jarrett of Oneida; brother, Jeremy Jarrett of Oneida.  Several other relatives and friends.   

 

Funeral Services Monday 3 P.M. at LaFollette Church of God with Rev. Gary Mundy officiating.  The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 P.M. before services at the church.  Online condolences may be made for Mr. Jarrrett at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Larry E. Jarrett.

Hazel “Nannie” Gertrude White, age 85 of Lafollette passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 the St. Mary’s Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Hazel enjoyed raising her family, cooking, family reunions, outdoors, and talking about the Lord. She also loved her family very much.

Preceded in death by Husband: Howard White. Parents: Sheridan and Annie Mae Murray White. Nephew: Mike Longmire.

Survived by Brothers and Sisters in Law: Roy and Marie Longmire of Wartburg and Wayne and Joyce Longmire of Jacksboro. Sisters: Betty Seaton of Wartburg, Barbara Connor of Halls and Ruth Draughn of Lafollette. Special nephews: Jeff and James Longmire of Lafollette. Several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be 8 PM Sunday, January 30, 2011 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Johnny Dabney officiating. Interment will be 11 AM Monday in Union Cemetery in Wartburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Sunday before funeral service.

Hazel’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of Lafollette is in charge of arrangements.

Etta Onilee Bell age 90 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011. She was of the Pentecostal  faith. Preceded in death by Husband Daniel Earnest Bell and son Harold Bell, Parents Andrew & Elsie Lay Douglas.

Survivors: Daughters & Sons –in-law: Jean Ann Marlow, of Duff

 

                            Linda Kay & Dan Murray, Tammy & Dan Coleman, all of LaFollette

 

                  Son & Daughter-in-law: Earnest Jr. & Debbie Bell, Pioneer

 

        16 Grandchildren    25 Great-grandchildren

 

               Sisters: Flonnie Botts, Jean Slone, Corena Howell, Nathane Goodman &

   

                          Essie Bell McDowell            Brother: Andrew Douglas

Funeral Service 2 p.m. Sunday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Ray Woods officiating    Interment Powell Valley Cemetery

The family will receive friends 12 noon until 2 p.m. Sunday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

 
Sherry Lynn Cook Sabo Age 59, died January 23, 2011, at Summit View Nursing Home, Lake City, TN, following a long, courageous battle with Pick’s Disease.  Born in Athens, TN, in 1951. Preceded in death by parents Robert Erwin and Barbara Small Cook, Athens, and grandparents Henry Lynn and Viola Small, Athens, and Margaret and John Cook, Loudon, TN.  Special appreciation goes to the staff of Summit View Nursing Home and Elm Croft Alzheimer’s Residence for loving care. Sherry received her BA in History with Honors from The University of Tennessee in 1977.   She served as a legislative assistant in Washington, DC, for Congressman John Duncan, Jr.; as a consultant for the American Petroleum Institute, Washington, DC, and Sun Oil Company, Dallas, Texas; and served as the Corporate Communications Manager for Rust Engineering, Birmingham, AL.  She also worked as a seasonal Park Ranger at the Carl Sandburg National Historic Site, Flat Rock, NC, where she developed and helped care for the Sandburg goats. She was a member of St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church in Flat Rock, NC where she served as Junior Warden.

Survived by husband Eugene Sabo of Hendersonville, NC;  sister Cynthiana Cook Spangler, Knoxville; nieces Rachael Lynn Spangler, Raleigh, NC;  Amanda Detweiler of Navarre OH; and Laurel Derrick also of Navarre, OH; brother-in-law C. Daniel Derrick of  Navarre, OH; and sister-in-law Marlene Derrick of Navarre, OH

There will be a memorial service in Athens, TN,  in late Spring.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Carl Sandburg National Historic Site, Attn: Goat Barn Project (mailing address) or to Pick’s Disease Research c.o Johns Hopkins (or whatever followed by Address) Cremation arrangements by Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN . 

Esther Hutson age 97 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at the St. Mary’s Health & Rehab. She was a member of Cumberland View Baptist Church and attended Mt. Zion Methodist Church the last part of her life. She enjoyed quilting, taking care of the sick, loved working in her yard, and raising flowers.

Preceded in death by Parents: Milton and Florence Hutson, Sister: Vida and Bonnie Hutson. Brother: Elmer Hutson and Wife: Eliza.

Survived by Several Cousins.

Funeral service will be 2 PM Thursday, January 27 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Jim Mullins officiating. Interment will follow in Willoughby Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 PM Thursday before funeral service.

Ms. Hutson’s guest book can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of Lafollette is in charge of arrangements.

 
John Gordon Beach Jr., 70 of Heiskell, TN went to live with the lord on
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Mr. Beach grew up in Lake City, TN and in 1965 he joined the Army’s Intelligent Division where he served in the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea. After leaving the service in 1967 he moved to Heiskell, TN. He enjoyed farming, working on old cars and spending time with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother Victoria Massengill Beach and father John Gordon Beach Sr; both of Lake City, TN., and brother William Laskey of Cleveland OH.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years Viola Faye Malone Beach, son Michael Beach and wife Billie, daughter Melinda Watson and husband Richard, loving grandchildren Katie and Maranda Beach, Arianah Frost and James Wells. Brothers Terry Beach and wife Angie of Carryvile TN, Harold Beach and wife Wilma of Heiskell TN, Otis Beach of WV, Sisters Evelyn England of Cinncinatti, OH., Sue Mcbee and husband Rocky of Sharps Chapel TN, Mary Beach of Lake City, TN and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, January 28, 2011 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Hatmaker Funeral Home with the funeral to follow at 7:00 PM in with Rev. Roger Stanley and Rev. Michael Keck officiating. Family and friends will meet at 12:00 Noon Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Vandergriff Cemetery in Heiskell, TN.

You can view John’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home of Lake City is in charge of arrangements.

 
Sam Carroll age 85 of Lafollette passed away Monday, January 24, 2011 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center in Campbell Co. He was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church. He retired from Lafollette Utilities after 31 years and was a 50 year member of the Campbell Co. Masonic Lodge 778 F&AM, member of the grand lodge the free and accepted masons of TN. He was raised a master mason 3/26/55, a 32^nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a Shriner of Knoxville. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, the lakes, outdoors, yard work, and most of all his garden. He loved to be with his grandchildren and family. He was a veteran of World War II having received several ribbons including EAME service metals with 2 bronze service stars, American theatre service metal, good conduct metal, and World War II victory metal.

Preceded in death by Parents: Shird and Oma Hubbard Carroll, Brother: Shan Carroll, Sister: Ruby Leach.

Survived by Wife: Betty Carroll of Lafollette, Sons: Martin Byrd and Wife: Melissa of Powell, Timothy Carroll and Wife Jennifer of Lafollette, Daughters: Bridgette Byrd, Rose Michelle Whitaker and Husband: Jeff, Sharon Sebrina North and Husband: Rodney all of Powell, Grandchildren: Cassidy, Luke, Eric, Austin, Alexis, Russell, Sabrina, and Brandon. Brother: Fred Carroll and Wife: Lois of Lafollette, Sister: Mabel Ridenour of Aiken, SC. Several nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

Masonic service will be 7:45 PM and funeral service will follow at 8 PM Wednesday, January 26^th at Cedar Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating. Interment will be 1 PM Thursday in Campbell Memorial Gardens with the Campbell Co. Honor Guard in charge of graveside service. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:45 at Cedar Hill Baptist Church.

Mr. Carroll’s guest book can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Edward Johnson, age 75, of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 24, 2011 at U. T. Medical Center in Knoxville.  Member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.  He loved his family and fishing.  Preceded in death by parents, Bunk Johnson & Ruby Gray Johnson; sisters, Pam Payne & Nola Charles; half brother, Charles Gray.

Survivors:

Daughters:  Debbie Siler & husband Lee, LaFollette

                   Sandy Henrici & husband Bruce, Sugarland, Texas

                   Tammy Smith & husband Doug, Decherd, Tn

5 Grandsons & 2 Granddaughters

1 Great-great grandson

1 Great-great granddaughter

Brothers:  Willis Johnson, LaFollette

                 Jr. Johnson, OH

                 Donald Johnson, N.C.

Sisters:   Loretta Johnson, LaFollette

               Jean Babb, LaFollette

               Iva Waggner, OH

Several Nieces & Nephews
Funeral Services 8 PM Wednesday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. James Bolton officiating
Interment 2 PM Thursday at Powell Valley Cemetary

Family will receive friends 6 – 8 PM Wednesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Dorothy Marie Green, age 82, of Jacksboro, entered into her heavenly home Sunday, January 23, 2011 at St. Mary’s of Campbell Co. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Preceded by, Husband, Ike Green; Children, Wilma & Clarence Phillips.

Survivors: Daughters:   Judy Summers, LaFollette

                    Carolyn Riggs, NC

 

Sons:  Ike Green, Jr., Lake City

                     Jerry DeWayne Green, Ky

 

Step Daughter: Rachel McMordie, NC
14 Grandchildren   18 Great-grandchildren   3 Great-great-grandchildren

Sister:  Flossie Cantrel, Oh

Bro:  Verlin Phillips, Oh
Services 12 Noon Wednesday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. Larry Russell officiating
Interment Campbell Memorial Gardens
Family will receive friends 6 – 8 PM Tuesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Peggy June Byrge, age 75 of Clinton, entered into enternal rest on Saturday, January 22, 2011 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She was of the Baptist faith and member of the Blowing Springs Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband of 57 years, Johnny E. Byrge, parents, Carlos and Thelma Vickery Stittums, brothers, J.D. and Sherman Stittums, sisters, Mary (Maggie) Allen, Bonnie Josephine Pyke, and Wanda Day.

                                                  

Survivors:  

Daughter                       Darlene and husband, Jim Kirby              Clinton

 

Sister                            Pearl Williams and husband, Freddy                    Kingston

 

Brothers                        Jimmy Stittums and wife, Dorothy                       Clinton

                                    Dennis Stittums and wife, Evelyn             Florida

                                    Paul Stittums and wife, Linda                              Indiana

 

Special Nieces              Mary Ann Goins and Angela Brown

Special Nephew Robert Phillips

Special Friend               Wanda Phillips

Several other nieces and nephews and friends.

Pallbearers will be nephews and great nephews, Joshua Stittums, David T. Jarnigan, John Williams, Joshua Phillips, Robert Phillips Jr., and Preston Lowe.

Visitation: 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, January 25, 2011 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dolphie Cantrell and Bro. Robert Phillips officiating.

Interment: To follow the funeral service at Cecil Cemetery in Oneida, Tn.

You can also view Peggy’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements

 
Ella Faye Wilson, age 59 of Jacksboro is rejoicing in her eternal home as of January

21, 2011.  Faye was a very loving mother, wife and grandmother who enjoyed visiting with her family especially her grandchildren.  Her strength, faith, humor, soft spokeness and lovely smile will be missed.  She leaves her hand print with every person with whom she had contact, she also enjoyed listening to preaching and gospel music.

 

Preceded in death by: Parents, William and Mary Blissard Stagnolia Sr. Brother, James Stagnolia.  Sisters, Betty Sutton, Virginia Goins, Tennessee Smith, Patricia Nelson and 2 infant sisters.

 

Survived by: Husband, Hobert Wilson of Jacksboro.  Daughters, Robyn Wilson Glandon of Jacksboro, Angela Wilson of Jacksboro and Stephanie Wilson Pierce and husband Terry of LaFollette.  Brothers: William Stagnolia Jr. of Indiana and  Fred Stagnolia of Jacksboro.  Sisters, Bessie Williams, Rosie Abney and Eva Thomas all of Indiana.  Grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Joshua and Madison.  Several other friends and relatives.

 

Funeral service will be 8 PM Monday January 24, 2011 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Leroy Braden and Rev. Joey Rutherford officiating.  Interment will be 11 AM Tuesday in Flat Hollow cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM before the funeral service.

www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in Lafollette is in charge of arrangements.

Marlow, Raymond age 82 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, January 21, 2011 at the Summit View Nursing Home in Lake City. He was a member P.E.R.S. Retirement Board. Raymond enjoyed fishing and working on his car and he loved his family very much.
Preceeded in death by First Wife: Costine Marlow. Parents: Rosie and Calvin Marlow. Daughter: Nancy Hamilton. Step Daughter: Diana Williams

Survived by Loving Wife: Alice Faye Byrd Marlow Daughters and Sons in law: Linda and Wayne King and Kathy and Jim Brown. Stepdaughter: Charlene Lawson. Stepson: Kenneth R Chadwell, 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, Sisters: Hazel Byrd, Nadine Elkins, Christine Goins, and Betty Trammell. Several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Thanks to all the people at Summit View of Lake City.

Funeral Service will be at 8Pm Sunday, Jan 23, 2011 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. George Asbury officiating. Interment will be 10 am Monday in Campbell Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Sunday night before funeral service.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of La Follette is in charge of the arrangements.

Lula B. Tackett, age 92, of Caryville passed away Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Summit View Nursing Home in Lake City.  Member of  Caryville First Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by parents, Judge & Janie Tackett; brother, Ike Tackett; special sister-in-law, Rosella Tackett.

Survivors:

Nephews & Nieces:    Don & Martha Tackett

                                    Teddy Tackett, both of Caryville

                                    Wilma Wallace, LaFollette

                                    Wilbur & Wanda Tackett

                                    Avery & Teri Tackett

                                    Ruby Spears all of Texas

Services 1 PM Saturday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Jerry Foust officiating

Interment

Family will receive friends 12 Noon til 1 PM Saturday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Interment at New Vasper Cemetery

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Naomi Grace Smith, age 97 of Lafollette went to her heavenly home, Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the St. Mary’s Health and Rehab. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She was a member of Daughters of America. Naomi loved to sew, quilt, cook, do crafts and be a mommy to the world. After 27 years she retired from the shirt factory and set with people at the hospital and nursing home. She was the last of 12 children in the Wilder family.

Preceded in death by Husband: Ernest Smith. Parents: Houston William and Emma Catherine Simpson Wilder. Brothers and Sisters.

Survived by Son and Daughter in Law: Ernie and Linda Smith of Lafollette. Daughter and Son in Law: Wanda Sue and Paul Licklider of Dayton, Ohio. 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be 1 PM Friday, January 21, 2010 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Kenny Gillum officiating. Interment will follow in Campbell Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11 to 1 PM Friday before funeral service.

Special thanks to Charlene Fields and Don Miller for all their care.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


Wayne Lee Richardson, age 81 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at his home. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church of Jacksboro. Wayne was a loving husband of 52 years, father, grandfather and great grandfather who loved to attend church at Macedonia where he was deacon, Sunday school teacher and church clerk for over 48 years. He served on the Equalization Board of Campbell County, was a member of the board of directors of Farm Bureau until he became ill. Wayne enjoyed spending time with his family which he was very proud of. He also enjoyed farming, turkey hunting, woodworking and the outdoors.

Preceded in death by Son: Ronald Wayne Richardson. Grandson: Sammy Wayne Richardson. Brothers: J.C., Judson, Otis and S.D. Sister: Wilma Pierce.

Survived by Wife: Faye Richardson. Sons and Daughters in Law: Sam and Melinda Richardson and Scott and Rebecca Richardson all of Jacksboro and Steve and Connie Richardson of Dandridge, TN. Grandchildren: Travis, Robert, Chris and Stephanie Richardson of Jacksboro. Great Grandchildren: Hunter and Hannah Richardson of Jacksboro, Randall, Elizabeth and Sheri Batts of Dandridge. Brothers: James E. Richardson of Jacksboro and Shields Worth of Lafollette. Sister: Eva Lee Chadwick of Ohio.  

Funeral Service will be 1 PM Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. J.T. Asbury, Rev. John Hunley and Rev. Bill Hicks officiating. Wayne will lie in state from 12 until 1 PM Saturday before funeral service. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Friday night at the funeral home.  

Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 
Mrs. Juanita Lowe Partin, age 80 of LaFollette went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 19, 2011.  She was a member of the Indiana Avenue Baptist Church of LaFollette.  Juanita was raised in Clairfield , TN and lived in Middlesboro , KY for 48 years.  Juanita taught in the Middlesboro City School System for 27 years.  While living in Middlesboro, Juanita was an active member of Old Yellow Creek Baptist Church and then East Cumberland Baptist Church .  She was preceded in death by parents, General and Dorothy Lowe, brothers, Chester Lowe, Ray Lowe, and Jimmy Lowe, and sister, Jessie Snyder

 

Juanita is survived by her husband, John Partin, Jr.; Three Sons and Daughters-in-law, Barney and Paula Partin, of Belle Center , OH , Greg and Ruth Partin, of Powell , TN , and Rev. Mark and Charlene Partin of LaFollette; Six Grandchildren, Chris, Makayla, Ryan, Adam, Aaron, and Colby Partin.  She is also survived by one brother, Riley Lowe; Five Sisters, Loraine Davis, Wilma Hamblin, Dorcas Ditmer, Bernice Allen, and Norma Lowe.

 

Funeral Services Saturday, January 22, 2011, 3 P.M. at the Indiana Avenue Baptist Church in LaFollette with Rev. Mark Partin and Rev. Phil Taylor officiating.  Interment to follow at Powell Valley Cemetery and Memorial Gardens .  The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 P.M. Saturday before funeral services.  The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Indiana Avenue Baptist Church Building Fund, 604 South Indiana Ave. , LaFollette , TN 37766 .  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Juanita Lowe Partin.

Lucille F. Emmett Vincent age 87 of Lafollette passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at her home. She was a member of Big Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Vincent enjoyed cooking, reading books, loved listening to gospel music, and loved her family, especially her grandchildren very much.

Preceded in death by Husbands: Walter Vincent and Rev. Arnold Emmett. Parents: John and Leona Cordell. Brothers: Rev. Ralph, James, Kenneth, and Evan Cordell. Sisters: Jean and JoAnn Cordell.

Survived by Son: Wayne Emmett and Wife: JoAnn of Lafollette. Step Daughters: Darlene Hatmaker and Husband: Ken of Knoxville, Charlene Hatmaker and Husband: Ron of Deer Lodge, TN and Carolyn Lockwood of Clinton. Grandchildren: Kristi McGhee, Audrey McKamey, Kelly Emmett, and Jason Carden. 9 Step Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren. Sisters: Naomi King, Lorene Leach and Husband: Ed, and Dorothy Tackett all of Lafollette. Special Friends: Opal Orick and Sue Draughn, Several Nieces, Nephews and a host of Relatives and Friends.

Funeral service will be 8 PM Saturday, January 22^nd in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Michael Vincent officiating. Interment will be 11 AM Sunday in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Saturday night before funeral service.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home of Lafollette is in charge of arrangements.

William Trent Guy age 30, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2011.  Will lived and worked in Nashville , TN , and was a 1999 graduate of Campbell County High School where he played basketball, and ran with the track and cross country teams.  Will loved being outdoors, being on Norris Lake , playing in the snow, and hanging out with his friends and family.  He was preceded in death by grandparents, Julian and Margaret Guy of LaFollette, and A.W. and Leah Depew of Morristown , also his loving Aunt, Charlotte Bain of Powell, loving uncle, John Wachtel of Morristown , and cousin, David Elijah Ray of Knoxville .

 

Survived by father and mother, Charles and Wanda Guy of LaFollette; Brother, Adam Guy and wife Carrie, of Roan Mountain, TN; Aunts, Joyce Wachtel of Murfreesboro, TN, Betty Moyers of Knoxville; Uncles, Ronnie Depew and wife Denise, of Dandridge, TN, Terry Bain of Powell, Sam Moyers of Knoxville; Cousins, Leah Moyers of Chicago, IL, Jarrett Depew of Dandridge, TN, Warren Depew of Tacoma, WA, Gretchen Bailey and husband Joe, and daughter, Claire, of Murfreesboro, TN, Rachel Wachtel of Franklin, TN, Melissa Ray and husband Daryll, of Knoxville, Kayla Harding of Knoxville, Patrick Bain of Powell, Bradley Bain and wife Tara, and their children, Justin and Keara, of Knoxville, Scott Depew and wife Alicia, and sons, Matthew and Jacob, of Morristown, and Tina Cantwell of Morristown, TN, and many many friends.

 

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Wednesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Funeral Mass to follow at 7 P.M.  The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 1142 East Elm Street , LaFollette , TN 37766 , or Food Life Services of Campbell County, c/o Alan Bowman 354 Country Club Road, LaFollette, TN 37766.  Online condolences for Will may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. William Trent Guy.

Mrs. Alice M. Lumpkins age 87 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011, at St. Mary’s Medical Center of Campbell County.  She was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church .  Preceded in death by parents, Homer and Cynthia Bruce Miller, brother, Staley Miller, sisters, Hester Miller and Pearl Rogers.

 

Survivors: Husband, Hoyle Lumpkins of LaFollette, daughters, Glenda Perkins and husband, Randal of LaFollette, Mabel Hatmaker of LaFollette, and Dorothy Clinton and husband, Harley of Washington, D.C.; sons, Charles (Ed) Lumpkins of LaFollette, Doyle Lumpkins and wife, Doris of Jacksboro, and Bob Lumpkins and wife, Jania of Monroe, GA; 11 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; niece, Judy McLemore of Morristown; nephew, Jack Miller of Caryville.  Host of other special nieces, nephews,  relatives and friends.

 

Funeral Services Tuesday 7 P.M. at Walters Chapel with Rev. Wes Mattie and Rev. Hobert McCreary officiating.  Family and friends will meet Wednesday 11 A.M. at Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services and interment.  The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 to 7 P.M. before funeral services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mrs. Lumpkins may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Alice M. Lumpkins.

 
Mary Lou Hatmaker Duncan has passed on into heaven to join her beloved father John B. Hatmaker(1940) and beloved husband Kermit L. Duncan (1984). Mary Lou passed away at the SummitView of Lake City on January 15, 2011.She was born July 7, 1919 in Agee,TN in Campbell County. Mary Lou is preceded by her father, mother Laura Wise Hatmaker, Grandson Wesley Phillip Holder and Granddaughter Laura Emily Duncan,step- sisters and step-brothers.

Survivors:  
Son                  Onva Duncan & wife Brenda                Lake City

Daughters        Joyce Holder & husband  Phil               Lake City

                         Penny Pebley & husband Mickie          Lake City

Grandchildren   Randy Holder,Lindsey Holder, Kinberley Holder all of Lake City, Sandy & husband Haythan Kuraydli of Beirut, Lebanon.Jennifer Jo Pebley & Benjamin Scott Pebley of Lake City. Ruth Shelton and Travis Duncan of Knoxville.

Great Grandchildren  Ismail, Ibrahim,Aboudi, YehYeh ( John) and Jinan Kuraydli all of Beirut, Lebanon. Lauren , Alison, and Anndina Holder, Mackenzie Effler,Trevor Kennedy, Ambrose and Cyllan Shelton.

Visitation: 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Monday, January 17, 2011 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home with funeral to follow at 8:00 P.M. with the Rev. Wayne Phillips and Rev. Virgil Farmer officiating.
Interment: 2:00 P.M. Tuesday January 18, 2011 at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City
In Lieu of flowers you can donate to the Food Pantries at Laurel Branch Baptist Church or Main Street Baptist Church.
You can view Mary’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements

Louise Massengill, age 88 of Lake City, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2011 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born September 27, 1922 to the late Sam Massengill and Vada Massengill McMillan. Louise enjoyed flowers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Carl “Jargo” McMillan, stepfather, Frank McMillan.

Survivors:  
Sister in law                  Wilma McMillan                                     Lake City
Nephew             Gregory McMillan and wife, Michelle        Columbia, S
Niece                            Amy Huckaby and husband, Chad                       Oak Ridge
Great Nephews  Connor McMillan and Ryan Huckaby
Great Niece                   Nicole McMillan
Special Friend               Theresa Frankle and her children, Ty and Heather of  Pheniox, AZ
Visitation: 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Sunday, January 16, 2011 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Graveside Service: 11:00 AM, Monday, January 17, 2011 at Leach Cemetery with Bro. Jason Freeman officiating.

Interment: To follow the graveside service at Leach Cemetery in Lake City, TN.
You can view Louise’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.comHatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements

Mr. Earl Wade King age 59 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at St. Mary’s Medical Center of Campbell County.  He was preceded in death by his father, Earl King, Mother, Effie Lee Jones, Step-Fathers, Fred Tiller and Claude Jones, Nephew, Harold A. King Jr., Father-in-law, Edward James Lloyd.  He was of the Methodist Faith.

 

Survivors: Wife, Shirley A. King of LaFollette; Children, Brian King and wife Monica, of Austin, TX, Nicole Capps and husband Jesse of Middlesboro, KY; Two Brothers, Harold King and wife Kay, and Howard King and wife Debbie, all of LaFollette; Sister, Claudia LeMaster and husband Bill, of West Virginia; Mother-in-law, Wilma Loyd of LaFollette; Sister-in-law, Judy Cboins and husband Mike, of LaFollette, Brother-in-law, Eddie Loyd and wife Kathy, of Ohio; Nephews, John Cboins and wife Jeanne, of Colorado, David Meadows and wife Rhonda, of LaFollette, and Clint Meadows and wife Lisa, of LaFollette, and Cody LeMaster of West VA; Nieces, Kelly Paul of LaFollette, Kacy Jackson and husband Josh, Kaylena Crabtree and husband Jason, of LaFollette, Britni Martin of West VA, and Kelly LeMaster of West VA; Great-nieces, Kayle, Karma, Amelia, and Abbie. Several other relatives and friends.

 

Funeral Services Friday 6 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Cooper officiating.  Family and friends will meet Saturday 1 P.M. Eastern, 12 P.M. Central Time at Lantana Cemetery in Crossville, TN for graveside services and interment.  The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 P.M. Friday before services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be made for Mr. Earl Wade King at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Earl Wade King.

Betty L. Stephens, age 75 of Lake City, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at her home. She was a member of Willow Brook Baptist Church. To all that knew her she was a loving wife, mother, aunt, sister, and friend. Betty’s hobbies was cooking and baking. She was born May 28, 1935 in Anderson County to the late Charles and Mary Hatmaker Sharp. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers, Bobby Lee and Tom Sharp.

Survivors
Husband                       Charles Stephens                                              Lake City

Daughter                       Mary Scott and husband, Glen                Lake City

Son                              Tom Sharp and wife, Angie                                 Lake City

Sisters                          Mary Sue Horner and husband, Gene                  Lake City

                                    Nancy Beasley and husband, Bill                        Tacoma, WA

Brother              Bill Sharp and wife, Marcella                               Thousand Oaks, CA

Grandsons                    Brandon Harness, Thomas Sharp, and Elijah Scott

Granddaughter               Chelsey Sharp

Great Grandson Jayden Harness

Best Friend                   Barbara (Disney) Stephens

Several nieces and nephews and host of relatives.

Visitation: 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Friday, January 14, 2011 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 7:00 PM, Friday, January 14, 2011 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David White officiating.

Family and friends will meet at 10:30 AM Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the funeral home to go in procession to Oak
Grove Cemetery in Lake City for 11:00 AM interment.

You can view Betty’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements

AnnaMae Rose Seiber was born Thursday January 6, 2011 and received her angel wings on the same day. Anna Mae is preceded in death by her great grandfathers, Lish Seiber and Calvin Green, and great grandparents, Pearl and Arthur Daugherty and great great grandmother, Ruthie Byrge.

Survivors:  

Father                               Michael Seiber                                               Lake City

Mother                              Hillary Daugherty                                           Lake City

 

Grandparents                  Richard and Elsie Seiber                                Lake City

                                        Danny Ray and Mary Daugherty                    Lake City

 

Great grandparents           Rosie Jane Byrge & husband Melt                Lake City

 

Great grandmothers         Sarah Green                                                 Scott Co.

                                          Ruth Seiber                                                   Lake City

 

Uncles                               Danny and Eric Daugherty                             Lake City

 

Aunt                                   Renee Daugherty                                           Lake City

Visitation: 2:00 - 3:00 PM, Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 3:00 PM, Sunday, January 9, 2011 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Byrge officiating.

Interment: To follow the funeral service at Circle Cemetery in Briceville, Tn.

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements

Georgia Kesterson Parks, age 89 of Lake City, passed away on Saturday January 8, 2011 at Mercy Residential Hospice in Knoxville. She was born April 14, 1921 in Anderson County, Tn. She was an active member of the Clear Branch Baptist Church and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class for many years before her disablement. She is preceded in death by her husband Tom Parks; parents, David (Red) and Ella Viola Kesterson.; sisters, Myhree Foust and Mary Kesterson; and brother Floyd Kesterson.

Survivors:  

Son                        Lynn & wife Faye Parks                                      Clinton

Daughter               Ella Jane & husband Philip Ayers                        Lake City

Granddaughter      Angela (Hoppy) & husband Jeff Merryman         Oak Ridge

Great grandson       Kolby Dallas Merryman                                      Oak Ridge

Special niece           Kay Foust Jerrell

Special nephews     Jerry, Sammy, and Timmy Foust

Visitation: 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Thursday, January 13, 2011 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 8:00 PM, Thursday, January 13, 2011 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Norton officiating.

Interment: 11:00 AM Friday, January 14, 2011 at Leach Cemetery in Lake City, Tn.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mercy Hospice  7447 Andersonville Pike,  Knoxville, Tn.   37948

You can view Georgia’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

 
Mrs. Shirley England Isbel age 69 of LaFollette born May 3, 1941, passed away Friday, January 7, 2011, at St. Mary’s Medical Center of Campbell County.  She was of the Church of God Faith .  Preceded in death by parents, Willie and Audra Dilbeck and sister, Agnes Durham.

 

Survivors: Husband, Jack Isbel of LaFollette, children, Roland, Pam, Travis, Lisa, and Missy; 11 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brothers, Billy and Ronnie Dilbeck; sisters, Norma Walz and Faye Green.  Several other relatives and friends.

 

Funeral Services Monday 2 P.M. at Walters Chapel with Rev. Andrew Ayers and Rev. Hillard Lang officiating.  Interment to follow in Davis Cemetery .  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Sunday at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mrs. Isbel may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Shirley England Isbel.

Robert Tilton “Bob” Templin went home to his Heavenly Father on January 7, 2011 while at St. Mary’s Hospice in Knoxville.
He is preceded in death by his father Boyce Clay Templin, mother Ollie Mae Templin, Brother George Templin, and Sisters Kathleen Massengill and Frances Dotson.

     He was a member of First Baptist Church in Lake City where he taught Sunday School and was active on the building committee.

     Bob enjoyed being the “Voice” of the Lake City High School Lakers and then the Anderson County High School Mavericks for 42 years.  He was an avid UT football fan.  He loved working and loved his job.  He worked for Anderson County Schools for 48 years.

     Bob found so much joy in his family, especially the grandchildren.  Everyone that knew Bob loved and respected him.

     He is survived by his wife Alavene Templin, son Boyce Templin, daughter Kasey & husband Donnie Fox, all of Lake City.  Former wife Betty Templin, mother of children: Greg Templin of Cary, NC wife Stella, Scott Templin of Andersonville, TN wife Mona, Brad Templin of Lake City, TN wife Sharon, and daughter Amy Leinart of Lake City, TN.

     Grandchildren are: Melanie Hille, Rachel Templin, Tyler Templin, Jennilee Templin, Blake Templin, Gabe Templin, Ellie Leinart, Joey Leinart, Isabella Templin, and Presli Fox and Sister, Colleen Queener of Michigan.

     Extended family members include: Larry & Cindy Brown & boys, Timmy Byrge, Jimmy Dean & Stephanie Byrge & girls, Cindy & Mike Sellers & boys, Tammy and Frank Phillips & boys, Debby & Todd Bergeron & children, Jason Byrge & girls, and Jamie & Cary Byrge & daughter.

     Bob had a host of nieces and nephews and many special friends.

     Honorary pall bearer will be Timmy Byrge of Lake City.

     Services for Bob Templin will be on Wednesday, January 12^th at First Baptist Church in Lake City from 4- 7pm., with funeral to follow at 7pm.  Interment will be at 1 pm Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Grave Hill Cemetery in the New River Community.

     In lieu of flowers please make donations to KARM (Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries), St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Main Street Baptist Church Soup Kitchen in Lake City.

You can also view Bob’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home of Lake City is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Geneva A. Carroll age 80 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011, at Cumberland Village Health & Rehabilitation Center of LaFollette.  She was a member of Grantsboro Baptist Church and retired from Imperial Reading Corp.  Preceded in death by husband, Johnny Carroll, two sons, Roger Dale Carroll and Lonnie Jim Carroll, parents, Henry Gibson Brady and Ollie Landrum Brady, sisters, Bonnie Walden and Ruby Wilson, brothers, Roy, Charlie, Bill and Bob Brady.

 

Survivors: Children, Jerry Lee Carroll and wife, Darlene of Maryville, TN, Mark Carroll and wife, Linda of LaFollette, Judy Minton of Jacksboro and Sandra Kay Carroll of LaFollette; 6 grandchildren, Marty Miller, Buffy Cox, Tammy Lloyd, Johnny Carroll, Tommy Carroll, Tonya Wells; step grandchild, Adam Ward; 10 great grandchildren.  Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

 

Funeral services Wednesday 7 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Goins officiating.  Family and friends will meet Thursday at 10 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Grantsboro Cemetery for graveside services and interment.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Wednesday before funeral services at Walters Funeral Home.  Special thanks to her Cumberland Village caregivers, Faye, Debbie, Rhonda, Sissy, Sue, Georgette, Jan, Brandon, Jerome, Rita, Joyce and all the many others that assisted in her care.  Online condolences for Mrs. Carroll may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Geneva A. Carroll.

 

Maxine Prater, age 89 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010 at St. Mary’s Campbell County.  A member of LaFollette United Methodist Church, Joy Sunday School Class & Clarkrange Eastern Star.  Preceded in death by husband, William J. Prater; daughter, Alice Marie Prater; parents, O.D. & Alice Little of Clarkrange, Tn.  Born and raised in Clarkrange of Fentress Co. and moved to LaFollette in 1959.
Survivors:
Daughters:  Sue Ellen Prater, Morehead, KY

                   Nancy Prater Osborne, White Oak

                   Anna Prater, LaFollette

Sons:  Ron Prater, Nashville

          Ken Prater, Nashville

          Gene Jackson Prater, Jacksboro

          Denny Prater, Charlotte, NC
17 Grandchildren           6 Great-grandchildren

Services 7 PM Wednesday LaFollette United Methodist Church
Dr. Kenneth Faught officiating
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LaFollette United Methodist Church, 808 E. Central Ave., LaFollette, Tn.  37766

Interment Clarkrange United Methodist Church cemetery
Family will receive friends 6 – 7 PM Wednesday LaFollette United Methodist Church
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

 
Mrs. Dorothy Petree Castleberry of LaFollette, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010, at St. Mary’s Health and Rehab Center in LaFollette.  Dorothy was born on January 1, 1919, at Hazard, KY, a daughter of the late Ledford and Beulah Williams Petree.  She was educated in schools in Kentucky and Tennessee and was a graduate of Knoxville Business College . She worked for many years as a secretary and eye care technician. Dorothy’s life was distinguished by dignity and purpose and sparked by a spontaneous charm. Her role in the LaFollette First Baptist Church included many years of service as a Sunday School teacher, president of the Women’s Missionary Union and service on the Financial Board.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Dempson Castleberry in 1987; infant son, Hershel Martin; infant grandson, Kenneth Scott Fugate; sisters, Edith, Martha, and Bertha; brothers, Carson, Ledford, Jr. and  Martin Elmer. 

She is survived by children, Nancy Castleberry Fugate and husband, Charles, James K. Castleberry, and wife, Lorenda, and Judith Castleberry Dossett and husband, Jeff; grandchildren, Rebecca Fugate, Marty Fugate, Anna Castleberry, Ken Castleberry, Krea Smith, Tom Dossett and James Dossett; great-grandchildren, Vea Burden, Benton, Gabriel and Emmalynn Merritt, Mandi Fugate, Thomas Dossett, IV and Dorothy Dossett, Kayly, Cameron and Claire Castleberry; brother Albert of St. Maries, ID.

Final rites of committal services will be held at Walters Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to LaFollette First Baptist Church , 255 West Central Avenue , LaFollette TN  37766 .  The family expresses sincere appreciation for the caregivers of LaFollette Court Assisted Living and St. Mary’s Health and Rehab Center . Online condolences may be made for Mrs. Castleberry at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Dorothy Petree Castleberry.

Irene Miller Pultz  age 90 of Staunton, VA, formally of La Follette passed away Tuesday at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Pryor and Elizabeth Wilson Miller and stepmother Danna Miller. Prior to retirement, she was employed at the American Safety Razor Co. for 30 years.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Sherman, Jim, Henderson, Conda, and Claude Miller; two sisters, Jannie Baker and Jessie Ayers and a daughter in law, Sandra M. Pultz.

Funeral Service will be conducted at 11am, Monday, December 27, 2010 at Foursquare Church On The Hill by Pastor Brandon Williams. Burial will follow in Augusta Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be Keith, Kevin, Christopher, Jeremy and Darren Pultz and Thomas Pickels.

The family will receive friends from 5pm-7pm Sunday, December 26th, 2010 at Henry Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Peidmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Pkwy, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA
22911. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net

Kennith Taylor Sr. age 62 of La Follette was born in Pineville KY  to Cinda and John Taylor in Pineville KY. Kennith was a member of Ivey Dell Pentecostal Church of God. Survivors: Wife; Becky Taylor, Sons; Kennith Jr and Eddie Taylor all of La Follette.
Survived also by brothers: Edd Taylor and wife, Loretta, Jess Taylor and wife, Lorraine, Lonnie Taylor, and wife, Judy. Sisters: Sue Smith and Ella Nolan all of La Follette. Sister in Law, Brenda Meadows and husband Glen of Midlothian, IL. Brother in Law, Raymond Eskridge of IN,  Many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews including a special niece, Lauren that called him papaw.

Funeral service will be 12pm Tuesday at Ivey Dell Church of God with Rev. Ray Woods officiating. The family will receive friends from 6pm-8pm Monday night at Martin-Wilson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Baker's Forge Cemetery.

Hazel Jennings age 88 of La Follette, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010 at St. Mary's of Campbell County. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, John (Orville) Jennings, and son, John Lee Jennings.

Survivors: Sons, Clifford Jennings and Victor Jennings, both of La Follette.
              Grandchildren: Clifford Jennings Jr, Rebekah Lynn Jennings, and John Colt Jennings
              Daughters-in-law: Elizabeth Jennings, her right arm and Rebecca, the daughter she never
              had. Sister: Gladys White and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service 8:00 p.m. Monday, at Cross-Smith Chapel. Rev. Lonnie Weldon and Rev. Jimmy Orick
officiating. Interment will be at the Clairfield Cemetery with Honorary pallbearers, Donnie, Ray, David and Sammy
Jones and Jimmy White.

The family will receive friends Monday night from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Cross-Smith Funeral Home.


Katherine Riggs age 83 Lafollette passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at the Jellico Community Hospital. She was a member of Rock Creek Community Church of God. Mrs. Riggs was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family. She enjoyed working in her flower garden, gardening, cooking, and working with her hands. She was a blessing to everyone she met and always thought more of others than she did her self. She will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved her.

 

Preceded in death by Husband: Robert Riggs. Infant Son: Jimmy Darrell. Daughter: Darlene Jones. Grandson: Shannon Jones. Parents: Henry and Bertha Blevins. Brothers: Golble, Olan, and Franklin Blevins. Sisters: Vina Wynn, Grace Eldridge, and Lorene Porter.

 

Survived by Daughters: Opal Stephens and Companion: Jack Bolton of Lafollette. Tammy Housley and Husband: Mark. Grandchildren: Jason Shears and Wife: Penny, Windell Stephens and Wife: Kim. Great Grandchildren: Jacean, Alyssa, Emma, and Janna Stephens. Brother: Chester Blevins and Wife: Ruth of Centerville, Ohio. Sisters: Osa Bolton of Lafollette and Hazel Spradlin of Milford, Ohio. And a host of friends and relatives.

 

Funeral service will be 8 PM Thursday, December 23 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Mike Smith and Rev. Audie Murray officiating. Interment will be 11 AM Friday in Peabody Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Thursday night before funeral service.

 

Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Paul Pace, age 78 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010 at St. Mary’s Campbell County. Survivors:

 

Wife:  Connie Pace

 

Sons:  Michael Pace of Charleston, SC

           Adam Pace & wife Jennifer of Indianapolis, Ind.

 

2         Grandchildren

 

 

No Services are Planned
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
 

Mrs. Beatrice Marsee Patty age 89, of Niota , TN passed away on Monday December 20, 2010.  She was a member of the Davis Creek Primitive Baptist Church .  Mrs. Patty was the first woman preservation mechanic at the marine base in Yermo , CA .  Preceded in death by her husband: Frank J. Patty, parents: John and Flora Ellen Marsee.

 

Survivors include Daughters: Sonia Campbell of Niota , TN , Marcia Higgerson of Daggett , CA , Mary St. Onge of Cedar City , UT , Alice Farley of Niota , TN.  Sons: Gary Patty of Fernley, NV, Dale Patty of Indian Springs, NV, Dan Patty of La Crescenta, CA.  Sister: Gladys Alexander of Sweetwater , TN , 20 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren.  

 

The family will receive friends on Sunday December 26, 2010 from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 P.M. in Kyker Funeral Home Chapel, Sweetwater , TN with Rev. Ted Clower officiating.  Interment to follow in the Sweetwater Memorial Park .  This obituary notice courtesy of Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette.

Ada Ruth Clotfelter Lawson, age 76, of Knoxville died on December 23, 2010 at Mercy Residential Hospice.  Mrs. Lawson was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mona Lee Clotfelter of Caryville and a 1955 graduate of the Nursing Program at Berea College in Berea, Ky.

Survived by her husband,  Ben Lawson of Knoxville

Daughter: Jane Lawson, Tyler, TX

Sister:  Mary Hannah Clotfelter Henegar, LaFollette

Brother:  Thomas Richard Clotfelter, Jacksboro

Services 6 PM Sunday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating

Interment 11 AM Monday Woodlawn Cemetery, LaFollette

The family requests that donations be made in lieu of flowers to Mercy Residential Hospice in Mrs. Lawson’s memory. Family will receive friends 4 - 6 PM Sunday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Pearl Cassie Daugherty, age 84, of Caryville passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at St. Mary’s Campbell County.  Member of Ivy Grove Baptist Church.   Preceded in death by husband, Carl T. Daugherty; parents, Lawrence & Icie McKamey Orick; sisters, Wilma Jones, Nadine Ward; brothers, Aubrey Orick, Charles Orick

Survivors:
Special Niece:  Misty Evans

Several other Nieces & Nephews and Great Nieces & Nephews

Services 11 AM Friday Ivy Grove Baptist Church

Rev. Jimmy Rutherford & Brother Brad Smith officiating

Interment Campbell Memorial Gardens

Family will receive friends 6 – 8 PM Thursday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

 

Clio “Pete” Lambdin, age 89, of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at her home.  She was of Church of God faith.  Preceded in death by husband, Sim Lambdin; daughters, Barbara Ann & Norma Lee; grandson, Brian Campbell.

Survivors:
Daughter & son-in-law:  Shirley & Walter Campbell, LaFollette

Grandchildren:  Keith Sim Campbell

                          Walter Campbell, Jr., both of LaFollette

                          Heather Boutwell, Deerlodge

Great-grandchildren:  Ashley Campbell, Morristown

                                    Krystal Campbell, Washington

                                    Kara Campbell

                                    Abbigail Campbell, both of Speedwell

                                    Matthew Campbell

                                    Landon Boutwell

                                    Kaden Boutwell

                                    Rileigh Boutwell, all of Deerlodge

Graveside & Interment 2 PM Sunday Woodlawn Cemetery
Family will receive friends 12 NOON til 1:45 PM Sunday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral