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Ruby Angel age 82 of Greeneville, Tennessee, formerly of La Follette Ruby Angel, age 82, of Greeneville, Tennessee, formerly of La Follette, passed away April 21, 2010. She was saved at an early age at Indian Creek Baptist Church and attended church in Greeneville. Survivors: Sons and Daughter-in-laws, Wayne and Paris Angel, Eddie and Katheryn Angel, Daughter, Eva Dotson, Grandchildren, Johnny and Shannon Angel, Blake, and Tajuan Sheehan, Christopher Angel, and Knevada Dotson, Great Grandson, Nicholas Sheehan, several other Relatives and Friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 24, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Grandson, Elder Johnny Angel officiating. Interment follows at Indian Creek Cemetery. the family will receive friends from Noon until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday before funeral services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made for Ruby Angel at waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of La Follette is honored to be serving the family of Ruby Angel. Walters Funeral Home, 509 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.2424. Lee Clayton Sweat age 82 of La Follette Lee Clayton Sweat, age 82, of La Follette, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010. He was born April 17, 1928, in Kentucky. Lee was a loving caring husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was an inspiration and kind to his friends throughout his long life. He was preceded in death by Son, Robert Sweat, Parents, Casper William and Ethel Violet Sweat, Sisters, Bonnie and Allene, Brothers, Leon and Glen Louie. Survivors: Loving Wife of 62-years, Mary A. Day Sweat, Daughter, Mary Klinefelter and Husband, Alan, Sons, Jim Sweat and Wife Debbie, and Michael Sweat, Grandchildren, Teresa Simmons and Husband, Mike, Patrick, Taylor, and Tyler Sweat, Great Grandchild, Brandon Simmons, Sisters, Opal Dubose and Carolene Bogard, Brother, Clarence Sweat, Brothers-in-law, Lee Day and Bobby Day, several Nieces, Nephews, other Relatives and Friends. Funeral services will be Friday, April 23, 2010, at Walters Funeral Home Chapel. Family and friends will meet Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Bakers Forge Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service and interment. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made for Lee Clayton Sweat at waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of La Follette is honored to be serving the family of Lee Layton Sweat. Walters Funeral Home, 509 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.2424. Rev. Casper "Tip" Moore, age 85 of Middlesboro, Kentucky Rev. Casper "Tip" Moore, age 85, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital (ARH). Funeral services will be Friday, April 23, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. at the Creech Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chad Burdette and Rev. Clayton Dunsmore presiding. Music will be provided by the Alter Springs Singers. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Gardens. Full military honors will be given by American Legion Dewey Guy Post # 14. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the building funds of Indian Creek Baptist Church or Gap Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Friday, April 23, 2010, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Creech Funeral Home in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Courtesy of Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Ruth Dyke age 82 of La Follette Ruth Dyke, age 82, of La Follette, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Cumberland Village Rehabilitation Center where the nurses and CNAs became her friends and family. Ruth was saved and baptized at an early age and was a loving and caring person. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Dave, Brothers, Homer, R.T., and Jack Norman, Sisters, Helen and Hazel. Survivors: Brother, Ed Norman, several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 25, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Jimmy Griffith officiating. Interment follows in the Well Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Rita Joyce Cummins age 61 of La Follette Rita Joyce Cummins, age 61, of La Follette, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at St. Mary's Campbell County. Survivors: Daughter, Ashley Danielle Baird and Husband James Wade of La Follette, Fiance Phillip G. Davis of La Follette, Grandchild Will Widener, Brother Ernie Cummins, Detroit, Michigan. Funeral services will be Friday, April 23, 2010, at Cross-Smith Chapel with Rev. David Hicks officiating. Interment at Douglas Cemetery in Jellico. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Jack Dempsey King age 84 of La Follette Jack Dempsey King, age 84, of La Follette, passed away Monday, APril 19, 2010, at St. Mary's Campbell County. He was preceded in death by Parents, Lonnie and Pearl Slover King, Sister, Louise McDeerman. Survived by Nephew, Roger McDeerman. Visitation only Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Cross-Smith Funeral Home with interment immediately following at Jacksboro Cemetery. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Henry Ford age 95 of La Follette Henry Ford, age 95, of La Follette, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010, at the St. Mary's Health and Rehab. He was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Henry was preceded in death by his Wife, Edna Ford, Son, Bob Ford, Parents, Steve and Ella Trammell Ford, Brothers, Jim, Jack, and Richard Ford, Sisters, Helen Chitwood, Bessie Douglas, and Lucille Rhodes. Survivors are Daughter-in-law, Mary Ford of La Follette, Grandchildren, Bobby Ford of Florida, Ella Vaughn of Florida, and Angela Ford of La Follette, Niece, June Cox. Funeral services will be Friday, April 23, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Al Byrd officiating. Interment follows in Valley View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from Noon until 1:00 p.m. Friday before funeral services. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of La Follette is in charge of the arrangements. Martin Wilson Funeral Home, 700 West Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766. Telephone 423.562.7452. www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com Myrtle Marie Garner Leinart, age 67, of Lake City, Tennessee Myrtle Marie Garner Leinart, age 67, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was a member of Lick Creek Church of God. Mrs. Leinart enjoyed shopping, cooking, canning, traveling, and visiting her family and friends. She also loved gardening. Preceded in death by husbands, Bob Garner and Q.V. Leinart, Parents, Barney and Laura Roberts Ray. Survivors: Daughters and Son-in-laws, Diana and Mark Nelson of La Follette, Judy and Jon Carroll of Lake City, Sandy and Kevin Weldon of Knoxville, Grandchildren, Derrah White, Kaitlyn Nelson, Jessica Ward, Jacob Morgan, and Haley Weldon, Great Grandaughter, Olivia Ward, Brothers, Barney Ray, Jr. and Wife Jackie, of La Follette, Jerry Ray of La Follette, Sister, Alma Woodby and Husband Ken of La Follette, Judy Ayers of La Follette, Linda Gwin and Husband Lynn of Jacksboro, along with a host of Nieces, Nephews, Family, and Friends. A special "thank you" to Angel Ayers. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Harry James and Rev. Lonnie Weldon officiating. Interment Wednesday at Noon in Peabody Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. before the funeral service. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of La Follette is in charge of the arrangements. Martin Wilson Funeral Home, 700 West Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766. Telephone 423.562.7452. www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com Millard McKinney age 78 of Jacksboro Millard McKinney, age 78, of Jacksboro, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010, at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member of Old Pathway Gospel Church. Preceded in death by Parents, Carl and Grace Miller McKinney, Brothers, Lawton and Quenton McKinney. For many years, Millard was the owner and operator of the Boston Department Store in La Follette. He also served on the board of directors of the La Follette Medical Center. Survivors: Wife, Emma Lou Sweat McKinney, Daughters and Son-in-laws, Becky and Phil Prior of Aubranvale, Florida, Teresa and Robert Conrad of Longs, South Carolina, Grandchildren, Robert McCullah, Jr., Lindsay McCullah, and Beth Perkinson, Stepchildren, Terry and Donna Smith, three Step Granddaughters, two Step Great-Grandchildren, Sisters, Elva Siglar and Nancy (Nan) Kline both of Florida, Brother Elmo McKinney of Kentucky, several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. at Cross-Smith Chapel with Rev. James Leach and Rev. Acie Jones officiating. Interment Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday night from 6:00 until 8:00 at Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Ray Donald Roach age 78 of La Follette Ray Donald Roach, age 78, of La Follette, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010, at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He loved his church, Sunday school class, and his family very much. Mr. Roach enjoyed visiting his favorite uncle and aunt, Allan and June Murray in Maryland. He enjoyed sports, church, and model trains. Preceded in death by Parents, Phillip and Oneida Murray Roach, Stepfather, J.P. Wright. Survivors: Uncle and Aunt Allan and June Murray of Maryland, several Cousins and Special Friends. Funeral service will be Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Bill Horner officiating. Interment follows in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. in the chapel before the funeral service. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of La Follette is in charge of the arrangements. Martin Wilson Funeral Home, 700 West Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766. Telephone 423.562.7452. www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com Aline Myers Perry age 95 of Jacksboro Aline Myers Perry, age 95, of Jacksboro, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010, at St. Mary's Health and Rehab. She was a life-long member of Jacksboro United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of East Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee where she received a Master's Degree. She was a charter member of Delta Kappa Gamma Education Society where she served as its first President. Aline retired after 39 years of service as a teacher in the Campbell County School System. She volunteered as a Pink Lady at La Follette Medical Center for several years. She was a member of the Campbell County Women's Republican Club and the Campbell County Historical Society. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Hugh and Myrtle Wier Myers, Sister, Mary Ridenour and Husband, Joe, Brother, Wier Myers. Survivors are Daughter, Mary Jo Massengill of Clinton, Son and Daugher-in-law, Hugh Ray and Phyllis Perry of Jacksboro, Grandchildren, Tisha Gay Maxwell, George Massengill, LaDonna Massengill, and Deanna Robertson, Great-grandchildren, Isaac, Kristan, Kendall, Travis, Erica, Jordan, Jacob, Mathew, and Maggie, many Cousins, other Relatives, and Friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at the Jacksboro United Methodist Church with Rev. John Crabtree, officiating. Interment follows the service in Jacksboro Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 20, 2010, from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Jacksboro United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Charles Edward Ward age 62 of Elk Valley, Tennessee Charles Edward Ward, age 62, of Elk Valley, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on April 15, 2010. He worked for the Campbell County Road Department for 17 years. He loved his family, gardening, and the outdoors. He was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church. Charles was preceded in death by his Parents, Charlie Ward and Mary Mason Ward, Stepmother, Nora Ward, Daughter, Melissa Ruth Ward, Brothers, Virgil Ward, R.P. Ward, L.M. Ward, and Brion Ward. Survived by Wife of 39 years, Brenda Ward, Sons, Scott and Wife Thomasina of Lake City, Chucky and Beverly of Jellico, Daughter, Melinda Vaughn and Husband Louie of Elk Valley, and Brenda's brothers and sister whom he mentored and became a father figure to, Joel Seiber, Raymond Seiber, and Gearldean Davis, Grandchildren, Brandon, Dustin, Brittany, T.J., Tiffany, Logan, Alissa, Josh, and John Paul Seiber, who all were like grandsons, Brothers, Thomas Ward and Wife Lorene of Caryville, Clifton Ward and Wife Lillian of Jacksboro, Wendell Cross and Wife Ruby of Lenoir City and Dillon Ward of Huntsville, Sisters, Maxine McFarland of Dunkirk, Indiana, Margaret Burress of La Follette, Ruth Cross and Husband Odell of Huntsville, Jennifer Sharp and Husband Bobby of Huntsville, Special Friends, Earl and Edna Norman of Elk Valley, and a host of Nieces, Nephews, and Friends. Funeral service will be Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Noon at New Canaan Baptist Church with Rev. Adam Hunley, Rev. Luke Ward, and Brother Gilbert Lay officiating. Interment follows in Seiber Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, April 17 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the church. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of La Follette is in charge of the arrangements. Martin Wilson Funeral Home, 700 West Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766. Telephone 423.562.7452. www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com Christine "Bailey" Dodson age 78 of Lake City, Tennessee Christine “Bailey” Dodson, age 78, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away Thursday April 15, 2010, at her residence. She was born March 23, 1932, in Campbell County, Tennessee to the late Henry and Virney Cox Bailey. She was a member of the Ridgeview Baptist Church. She loved fishing, crafts, and going to flea markets. In additon to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Sons Gary Lynn and Lloyd Ray Dodson, and her Brothers, Floyd and Sam Bailey. Survivors: Husband Elmer Dodson of Lake City, Sons, David Dodson and Wife Jean of Lake City, Eddie Dodson and Wife Judy of Caryville, and Danny Dodson of Sweetwater, six Grandchildren and four Great Grandchildren, several Nieces, Nephews, and host of other relatives and friends. Visitation is6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Hatmaker Funeral Home with Funeral service at 8:00 p.m. Saturday April 17, 2010, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. C.H. Baird and Rev. Floyd “Jr.” Bailey officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in funeral procession to Ridgeview Cemetery in Caryville for the 2:00 pm Interment. The family would like to say a special thank you to the Covenant Hospice for their loving care of Christine. You can also view Christine’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, Tennessee, in charge of arrangements. Hatmaker Funeral Home, 503 South Main Street, Lake City, Tennessee 37769. Telephone 865.426.2158. Fleda Phillips age 86 of Lake City, Tennessee Fleda Phillips, age 86, of Lake City, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at her home. She was born November 28, 1923, in Anderson County, Tennessee. She was one of four children born to Ervin and Susie White. Fleda was a member of the Clinch River Baptist Church. She loved to quilt and collect Fenton Glass. She was the owner of Phillips Grocery Store in the Cherry Bottom Community. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Willard Phillips, Step Mother, Nell White, Brother, Ovas White, and Sister, Bobbie Lee Rainey. Survivors: Daughter, Eula Beeler and Husband Roy of Lake City, Brothers, Giltz White and Wife Samantha of Clinton and Harry Winchester of Laurel Grove, Grandsons, Derrick Beeler of Lake City and Byron Beeler and Wife Chasity of Knoxville, Great Grand Daughter, Sadie Beeler of Knoxville, several Nieces and Nephews, and a host of other family and friends. Visitation is Friday, April 16, 2010, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Hatmaker Funeral Home with funeral services Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Byrge and Rev. Larry Webster officiating. Interment follows the funeral service at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Old Dutch Valley Road, in Clinton, Tennessee. You may also view Fleda’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com. Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, Tennessee, in charge of arrangements. Hatmaker Funeral Home, 503 South Main Street, Lake City, Tennessee 37769. Telephone 865.426.2158. L.D. Bunch age 82 of Briceville, Tennessee L.D. Bunch, age 82, of Briceville, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was born February 22, 1928, in Anderson County, Tennessee, to the late Bill and Lou Ella Massengill Bunch. He was a member of Armes Chapel in Morgan County, Tennessee. He enjoyed the mountains, ginsenging, coon hunting, and his coon dogs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Sisters, Mamie and Hazel, and his brothers, Delmer, J.C., and Everett Lee. Survivors: Wife, Pauline Reynolds Bunch, Son, Steve Bunch both of Briceville, Brothers, Frank Bunch and Mack Authur Bunch both of Lake City, Sisters, Edith Braden and Carolyn Sue Mead both of Lafayette, Indiana, several Nieces, Nephews, and many friends. Visitation is Friday, April 16, 2010, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Archie Seiber officiating. Interment 11:00 a.m. Saturday April 17, 2010, at Stocks Cemetery in Briceville, Tennessee. You may also view L.D.’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, Tennessee, in charge of arrangements. Hatmaker Funeral Home, 503 South Main Street, Lake City, Tennessee 37769. Telephone 865.426.2158. Mr. C.B. Ellis age 84 of La Follette Mr. C.B. Ellis, age 84, of La Follette, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was a retired minister and former overseer of Church of God of the Mountain Assembly. He was preceded in death by Step-son, Ricky Dabney. Survivors include his Wife, Patsy Marlow Ellis of La Follette, four Children, Danny Ellis of Dayton, Ohio, Glenn Ellis of Cincinnati, Ohio, Sandy Hosler of Batavia, Ohio, Debbie White of Oxford, Ohio, Step-son, Ronni Dabney of Richmond, Kentucky, Brother, Hiram Ellis of Inverness, Florida, Sisters, Lorene McKensie of Middlesboro, Kentucky, Ruth Bailey of Monroe, Michigan, several other relatives and friends. Funeral services Thursday, April 15, 1:00 p.m. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Padgett officiating. Interment follows at Woodlawn Cemetery with Military Honros conducted by the Campbell County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. before the funeral at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Mr. C.B. Ellis may be made at waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of La Follette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. C.B. Ellis. Walters Funeral Home, 509 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.2424. David Wayne Marcum age 49 of La Follette David Wayne Marcum, age 49, of La Follette, passed away Tuesday, april 13, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was preceded in death by Parents, James Obe and Edna Mary Stanford Marcum, Brothers Ralph and Edgar Marcum, Sister, Juanita. Survivors include his Daughter, Ceci Dawn Marcum, Son, James David Marcum, Beloved Sister-in-law, Betty Marcum, Beloved Nephews, Jimmy, Ralph, Christopher, Robbie, and Kelly Marcum, Brothers, Aubrey Marcum and Wife Anita, James Marcum, Jr. and Wife Carol, and Bob Marcum, Sisters, Francis Jenson and Husband Chuck, and Janice Gillock all of Las Vegas, Nevada, Special Friends, Terry, Judy, and Chris Powell. Funeral services will be Friday, April 16, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. at Cross-Smith Chapel with Rev. Charles Sparks officiating. Interment Saturday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m. at Bakers Forge Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Campbell County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Mary Sue Green age 69 of La Follette Mary Sue Green, age 69, of La Follette, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. She enjoyed gardening, her flowers, reading, and she loved her family very much. She was preceded in death by Parents, Ben and Cleo Ellison Ward, Brothers, James and William Ward. Survived by Husband of 51-years, Bill Green of La Follette, Son and Daughter-in-law, William and Nancy Green of Leonard, Michigan, Grandchildren, David and Michelle Green of Leonard, Michigan, Brothers, and Sisters-in-law, Cara and Zola Ward of Redford, Michigan, and Jerry and Mary Ward of Bristol, Tennessee, Sisters and Brothers-in-law, Julia and Ben McGhee of Jacksboro and Louvinia and Clyde Russell of Clarkrange, Tennessee. Funeral service will be Friday, April 16, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. J.R. Kitts officiating. Interment follows in Powell Valley Cemetery. the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of La Follette is in charge of the arrangements. Martin Wilson Funeral Home, 700 West Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766. Telephone 423.562.7452. www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com Viola Violet age 70 of La Follette Viola Violet, age 70, of La Follette, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her Father, Fred H. Campbell, Mother, Elizabeth Maag, and Son, Alvin Thomas "Tommy" Violet. She is survived by Husband Fred Violet, Daughters, Janie Leach and Husband James, Tena Way, and Husband Jimmie, all of La Follette, Sons, Billy Violet and Wife Lori of La Follette, Dean Violet and Wife Donna of Jacksboro, Neice and Special Friend, Joyce and Clondis White of La Follette, seven Grandchildren and two Great-Grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 15, at 8:00 p.m. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Bryant and Rev. Bill Wilson officiating. Family and friends will meet Friday morning at 10:00 at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Goins-Sweat Cemetery for 11:00 a.m. graveside services and interment. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 15, 2010, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Viola Violet may be made at waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of La Follette is honored to be serving the family of Viola Violet. Walters Funeral Home, 509 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.2424. Janet Louise Korn age 75 of La Follette Janet Louise Korn, age 75, of La Follette, formerly of Waterbury, Connecticut, passed away Friday, April 9, 2010 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a former employee of Southbury Training School, Southbury, Connecticut. Preceded in death by Daughter, Amy Lee Korn, Parents, Harry Bergen, Lena Hart Bergen, and Stepmother, LaVerne Bergen, Brother, Richard Bergen. Survivors: Children, Randall Korn and Wife Karen, of New Carlisle, Ohio, Laura Morse and Husband, Ron of La Follette, Ricky Korn of La Follette, Kevin Korn and Wife Carol of Winchester, Connecticut, Karen Korn of Boston, Massachusetts, Sisters, Betty Stitham of Bristol, Connecticut, and Linda Bergen of Ft. Myers, Florida, six Grandchildren, five Great-grandchildren, several Nieces, Nephews, other relatives, and friends. The family requests that all services be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's residential Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37938 or Relay for Life, c/o Sugar Shack, 3175 Appalachian Highway, Suite 4, Jacksboro, Tennessee 37757, in memory of Janet Korn. Online condolences for Janet Louise Korn may be made at waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of La Follette is honored to be serving the family of Janet Louise Korn. Walters Funeral Home, 509 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.2424. Richard B. "Dick" Davis, Jr. age 83 of La Follette Richard B. "Dick" Davis, Jr., age 83, of La Follette, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010. He was born February 26, 1927, in Chevrolet, Kentucky. He was a member and deacon of Cedar Hill Baptist Church, Past Master of La Follette Lodge F & AM 778, and WW II Veteran of the Air Force, retired Millwright, and Ham Radio Operator, N4JOR. Preceded in death by infant son, Gary Wayne, Father and Mother, Richard and Arlie Cole Davis, Brothers, Donald Ray and Edward L. Davis, Father and Mother-in-law, Henry Barton and Sarah Elizabeth Cooper, Sisters-in-law, Bonnie Cooper Lowe, Mary Alice Cooper Lowe and Aileen Davis, Brothers-in-law, Melvin McHenry and Edward Cooper, Niece, Anna Lowe Burris. Survivors: Wife of 61 years, Lydia Cooper Davis, Special Niece, Sara McHenry, Adopted Grandson, Rhett Riseden, Sister, Linda and David Byrd, Brother, Roy and Peggy Davis, Sisters-in-law, Betty McHenry and Betty Cooper, Nieces, Debbie Riseden, Anna Davis, Terri Carnival, Brenda and Walter Hensley, Patricia and Larry Mills, Janice and Phillip Carriger, Linda and Tony Gregg, Judy and Ernie Fiebelkorn, Nephews, Mark and Renee McHenry, Bobby and Karen Lowe, Donnie Davis, Garland and Jamie Byrd, Gregory and Wendy Byrd, Several Great Nieces and Nephews. Funeral service Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. at Cedar Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating. Interment, Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Bakers Forge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Cedar Hill Building Fund. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cedar Hill Baptist Church. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Lou J. Nealy age 93 of LaFollette Lou J. Nealy, age 93, of LaFollette, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010, at St. Mary’s Health & Rehab. Member of LaFollette Church of God. Survivors: Daughter, Faye Skeen of LaFollette, Five Grandchildren, Freddy Wayne Skeen, Candice Johnson, Tabitha Faircloth, Jason and Jeremy Johnson, Guardian Sons, Herman Levin Johnson and Gary Wayne Johnson, one Great grandchild, seven Great-great grandchildren, Nephew, Michael Ray Johnson. Services Thursday, April 15, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. at LaFollette Church of God with Rev. Jeff Armstrong & Rev. Gary Johnson officiating. Interment Friday, April 16, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday LaFollette Church of God. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Martha Jane Miller Blankenship age 100 of Caryville Martha Jane Miller Blankenship, age 100, of Caryville, passed away April 11, 2010, at Cumberland Village. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Caryville. Preceded in death by parents, James matt and Marietta Mae Cooper, Son, Roy Leon Blankenship. Survivors: Sons, Carl Blankenship of Jacksboro, Jerry McKinney of Millilani, Hawaii, six Grandchildren, eight Grandchildren, and one Great, great grandchild. Funeral service Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. at Cross-Smith Chapel with Rev. Keith Massengale officiating. Interment Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Campbell Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Larry C. Jordan age 60 of La Follette Larry C. Jordan, age 60, of La Follette, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010, at his home. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, shooting guns, working or just sitting around talking. Preceded in death by Father, Charles Jordan, Brothers, Terry and Ted Jordan. Survived by Fianc'e of 14-years, Michelle Davison, and Daughter, Kelli Davison, Son, Adrian Jordan of Arkansas, Daughter and Son-in-law, Leah C. and Ray Martin of Ohio, Grandchildren, Adrian Kobe Jordan, Lilly Hope Martin and Julia Raye Martin, Mother, Hope L. Spitzer Jordan, Brother, Gregory Jordan of Jacksboro, Sister and Brother-in-law, Barbara and Michael Motsney of Jacksboro. Funeral service Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 8:00 p.m. in Martin-Wilson Chapel with Rev. Hobart McCreary officiating. Interment Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 11:00 a.m., in Campbell Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday night from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. before funeral service. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of La Follette is in charge of the arrangements. Martin Wilson Funeral Home, 700 West Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766. Telephone 423.562.7452. www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com Pauline Florence Maizel age 91 of Jacksboro Pauline Florence Maizel, age 91, of Jacksboro, passed away Friday, April 9, 2010, at Summit View of Lake City Nursing Home. She was a member of the our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Survived by Daughter and Son-in-law, Polly and Howard Vanover of Jacksboro, Grandchildren, Joe, Mike, and Michelle Vanover, Seven Great Grandchildren and six Great Great Grandchildren, Sisters, Shirley Poe, Mally Bear, and Geniveve Stone all of Pennsylvania. No funeral services are planned (04/11/2010) at this time. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Larry James Cooper age 67 of La Follette Larry James Cooper, age 67, of La Follette, passed away Friday, April 9, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. Larry was a member of New Vision Ministry. He enjoyed woodworking, crafts, furniture, working in his garden, and family cookouts. He also enjoyed spending time with his kids and restoring old cars. Preceded in death by Parents, James W. and Burdine Cooper. Survived by Special Friend and Caregiver, Alice Faye Cline, Sons and Daughters-in-law, L.J. Cooper of Germany, Jeff and Michelle Longmire, James and Tonya Longmire all of La Follette, Terry Longmire and Mary Kennedy of Oklahoma, Daughter, Tina Cooper of Columbus, Georgia, Daughter and Son-in-law, Kathy and Bill Cumming of Naples, Florida, Grandchildren, Eric, Kandi, Jamie, Tosha, and Harley Longmire, Emanuel, Sam, and Lovanna Castro, Great Grandchildren, Destin, Aiden and Benjamin Castro, Brother, Roger Cooper of Florida, Sister, Wanda Tollenaar of Iowa, Niece, Rhonda Huffman of Iowa. Funeral service Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 2:00 p.m. in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Don Nelson officiating. Interment follows in Powell Valley Cemetery with the Campbell County Honor Guard in charge of graveside services. The family will receive friends Monday, April 12, 2010, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of La Follette is in charge of the arrangements. Martin Wilson Funeral Home, 700 West Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766. Telephone 423.562.7452. www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com Dr. James Lee Brotherton THD age 46 of La Follette Dr. James Lee Brotherton, THD, age 46, of La Follette, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Valley Fellowship Church of God and a U.S. Army Veteran. Preceded in death by Father, James Brotherton. Survivors, Wife, Judy Brotherton of La Follette, Mother and Step Father, Jearlene and Harry Baird, Brother and Sister-in-law, Daniel and Angel Brotherton all of White Oak, Sisters and Brother-in-law, Wallene and Alvin (Buck) Carr of La Follette, Alma Brotherton of Jacksboro, several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services Monday, April 12, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Cross-Smith Funeral Home with Rev. Anthony Leach and Dr. Kenneth Faught officiating. Interment will be in Snodgrass - Minor Cemetery in Jonesville, Virginia. The family of Dr. James Lee Brotherton will receive friends Monday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Valley Fellowship Church of God or the La Follette United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Garry Thomas Lee age 50 of La Follette Garry Thomas Lee, age 50, of La Follette, passed away Friday, April 9, 2010, at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. Garry was of the Church of God Faith. Preceded in death by Father, Robert D. Lee, Mother, Rosie Ella Lee Lane, Sisters, Carolyn Sue Lee, Imogene Sallings, Gerri Harman, Brothers, Carl Dixon and James Roy Lee. Survivors, Sisters, Mary R. Green of La Follette, Alenda Cooper of Clinton, Brothers, Robert D. Lee of Ohio, and many Cousins, Nieces, and Nephews.. Funeral Services Sunday, April 11, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. in Cross-Smith Chapel with Rev. Tim Russell and Rev. Ray Graham officiating. Interment Monday, April 12, 2010, 11:00 a.m. in Cumberland View Cemetery. The family of Garry Thomas Lee will receive friends Sunday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. before funeral services. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Arizona Heatherly Cooper age 83 of La Follette Arizona Heatherly Cooper, age 83, of La Follette, passed away Friday, April 9, 2010 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by Husband, Warren G. Cooper, Parents, John and Lois Dinwiddie Heatherly, Sisters, Ethel, Nola, Mabel, Evelyn, and Azalea, Brothers, Robert and Howard Heatherly. Survivors: Sons and Daughters-in-law, Larry W. and Sharon Copper of Dalton, Georgia, Gary W. and Sue Cooper of Athens, Tennessee, Foster Daughter, Christine Lockwood Schafer, Grandchildren, John W. Cooper and Wife, Debra, Justin W. Cooper, Christopher A. Cooper and Wife, Amber, and Joseph A. Cooper, Great Grandchildren, Lindsay M. and Ryan W. Cooper, Sister, Itolene George of Knoxville, Several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral service Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Cross-Smith Chapel with Dr. Clarence Duncan officiating. Interment in Bakers Forge Cemetery. The family of Arizona Heatherly Cooper will receive friends from Noon until 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Cross-Smith Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, Jacksboro, Tennessee 37757. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Helen Nelson age 77 of Lake City, Tennessee Helen Nelson, age 77, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at Summit View Health Care. She was born August 8, 1932, in Anderson County, Tennessee, to the late Dave and Ethel Cole Harmon. She was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, reading, going to church to walk, and spending time with friends and family, especially her grandkids. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Carl Clifford Harmon, and her daughter in law, Debbie Nelson. Survivors: Husband of 57 years Bobby Nelson of Lake City, Son, Donnie Nelson of lake City, Daughter, Janine Burris & husband Lee of Lake City, Brothers, Charles Harmon & wife Izella of Lake City, Archie Harmon of Lake City. Omar Harmon & wife Marilyn of Lake City, Ronnie Harmon & wife Pat of Powell, Sisters, Joan Martin of Lake City, Linda Harmon of Lake City, Grandchildren, Matt Elliott, Heather Burris, Jason Burris, & Chris Nelson, Great grandchildren, Zackary & Natalie Elliott, and Deshayla Foley, Several nieces and nephews, and a host of other family and friends. Visitation for Helen Nelson will be Friday, April 9, 2010, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Hatmaker Funeral Home with Funeral service at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2010, at Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating. Family and friends will meet at Saturday, April 10, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in funeral procession to Leach Cemetery in Lake City for an 11:00 a.m. burial. You can also view Helen’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, Tennessee, in charge of arrangements. Hatmaker Funeral Home, 503 South Main Street, Lake City, Tennessee 37769. Telephone 865.426.2158. Marcella Roe Perry age 68 of La Follette Marcella Roe Perry, age 68, of La Follette passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at St. Mary’s Health & Rehab in La Follette. She was of Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by Son, James Scott Hicks; Parents, Charles Emerson Roe & Gladys Powell Roe; Sister, Flora Roe Hicks. Survivors: Sister, Shirley Sutton, Duff, Several Nieces & Nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, April 9, 2010, 7:00 p.m. at Cross-Smith Chapel. Rev. Randall Heatherly and Rev. Larry Kitts officiating. Interment Saturday, April 10, 11:00 a.m. in Peabody Cemetery. The family of Marcella Roe Perry will receive friends Friday, April 9, 2010, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Chrysteen "Cricket" Elizabeth Lyons Kitts age 90 of La Follette Chrysteen "Cricket" Elizabeth Lyons Kitts, age 90, of La Follette passed away Monday, April 5, 2010, at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin, Kentucky. She was a member of First Baptist Church of La Follette. Chrysteen loved her flowers and sending cards to all her family and friends and loved displaying her family pictures. She enjoyed reading the Bible and was privileged to read it through twice. She enjoyed pulling jokes, laughter, and loved her family dearly. Preceded in death by Husband, Michael Woodrow Kitts and her parents. Survived by Sons, Jerry S. Kitts and Michael R, Kitts of La Follette, Daughters, Rosalind K. Wilson of La Follette, Judith A. Dobson of Corbin, Kentucky, and Theresa M. Battrus of San Bernadino, California, 10 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren, and five Great Great Grandchildren, along with a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services Thursday, April 8, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in Martin Wilson Chapel. Interment Friday, April 9, 10:00 a.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family of Chrysteen "Cricket" Elizabeth Lyons Kitts will receive friends Thursday, April 8, 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. before the funeral service. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of La Follette is in charge of the arrangements. Martin Wilson Funeral Home, 700 West Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766. Telephone 423.562.7452. www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com Ernest M. Rutherford age 82 of La Follette Ernest M. Rutherford, age 82, of La Follette passed away Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and retired from State of Tennessee Department of Transportation. He was a Christian and supporter of many charitable organizations and attended Whitman Hollow Bible Church. Preceded in death by Wife, Mary, and all of his brothers and sisters, Pernie, Minnie, Evelyn, Everette, Lizzie, Tom, and Andrew. Survivors, Daughters, Patty of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Myra of Knoxville, and Sue Ann of La Follette, Four Grandchildren, Ben, Jody, Matt, and Shandi, Four Great grandchildren, Grace, Trinity, Ana, and Jaidyn, Soulmate, "My Happiness," Carol, several Nieces, Nephews, other Relatives and Friends, especially Nikki, Chantel, Colin, Henry, Joyce, and Best Friends, Ralph and Arlene. Funeral service Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Alan Ragan officiating. Family and friends will meet at Walters Funeral Home Thursday, April 8, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. and proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services and interment with Military Honors conducted by the Campbell County Honor Guard at 11:00 a.m. Friends of Ernest M. Rutherford may call at their convenience from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Ernest may be made at waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of La Follette is honored to be serving the family of Ernest M. Rutherford. Walters Funeral Home, 509 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.2424. Charles Edward "Smokey" Oakes of Jacksboro Charles Edward "Smokey" Oakes passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010, at Mercy Hospice in Knoxville. Charles never met a stranger and loved his family very much. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, turkey shooting, working on cars, and playing cards. Preceded in death by Son, Paul Edward Oakes, Parents, Jasper and Ruby Oakes. Survived by Wife, Phyllis Oakes of Jacksboro, Son, Phillip Oakes of Andersonville, Daughters, Joyce Cook of Brunswick, Ohio, Jill Oakes and Dale Leach of Clinton, Grandchildren, Timothy and Jeffery Cook, Jordan Oakes, Samantha Lee, and T.J. Brown, Great granddaughter, Alexandra Conley, Brothers, Raymond Oakes of Caryville, Clifford Oakes of Caryville, David Oakes of Jacksboro, Eugene Oakes of Jacksboro, Fred Oakes of Jacksboro, Tommy Oakes of Oneida, Sisters, Mary Lou Marlow of Jacksboro, Shelby Perciful of Caryville, and Nadine Oakes of Caryville, Several Nieces, Nephews, and a host of other Relatives and Friends. Funeral service Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 8:00 p.m. in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Hobart McCreary officiating. Interment Thursday, April 8, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. in Jacksboro Cemetery. The family of Charles Edward "Smokey" Oakes will receive friends Wednesday, April 7, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. before the funeral service. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of La Follette is in charge of the arrangements. Martin Wilson Funeral Home, 700 West Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766. Telephone 423.562.7452. www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com Sue Goins Chapman age 98 of La Follette Sue Goins Chapman, age 98, of La Follette, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 3, 2010. She was a member of Coolidge Ridge Baptist Church. Sue enjoyed quilting, gardening, and cooking. She also loved her family and church very much. Preceded in death by Husband, John Harley Chapman, Sisters, Grace, Euretha and Helen, Brothers, Claude and Ebb, Sons, Marvin and Roy. Survived by Daughters, Anna Rains of Baltimore, Darlene Rains of Douglasville, Georgia, Geraldene Bourff, Marie Morris, Ruth Lower, Naomi Robbins, Glenda Faye Wimberly, Joyce Ayers, and Charlotte Miller all of La Follette, Sons, Everette, David, and Silas all of La Follette, 30 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, and seven great, great grandchildren. Funeral service Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Indian Mound Baptist Church with Rev. Virgil Farmer and Rev. Larry Russell officiating. Interment will follow in Goins Cemetery. The family of Sue Goins Chapman will receive friends from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday night, April 6, 2010, at the funeral home. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of La Follette is in charge of the arrangements. Martin Wilson Funeral Home, 700 West Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766. Telephone 423.562.7452. www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com James Edward Tindell age 77 of New River, Tennessee James Edward Tindell, age 77, of New River, Tennessee, passed away Friday, April 2, 2010, at his residence. He was born April 25, 1932, in Anderson County, Tennessee, to the late Cortland and Della Phillips Tindell. James was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed building linears for CB Radios that he called “Jet Amps.” In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Betty Tindell, and sister, Mable “Vickey” Pyle.
Survivors: Daughters, Sarah
Allen of South Carolina, Susie Pancake and husband, Tim of Ohio,
Son, Sam Tindell of New River,
Brothers, Banard
Tindell & wife Lucille of Lake City, Billy George Tindell of Lake
City, Tommy Tindell of Rome, Georgia, Sisters, Willma Bertram &
husband Rev. Gordon of Lake City, Susie Sexton & husband Junior of
Lake City, Ann Cook of Lake City, 10 grandchildren, four Great
Grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and host of other
relatives and friends. Family and friends will meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in funeral procession to Leach Cemetery in Lake City for an 11:00 a.m.burial with military honors by the Campbell Co. Honor Guard. You may also view a guestbook for James at hatmakerfuneralhome.com. Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, Tennessee, in charge of arrangements. Hatmaker Funeral Home, 503 South Main Street, Lake City, Tennessee 37769. Telephone 865.426.2158. Opal S. Tackett age 86 of Smyrna, Tennessee Opal S. Tackett, age 86, of Smyrna, Tennessee, formerly of Weeksbury, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at Community Care of Rutherford County in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was born February 11, 1924, at Dunleary in Pike County, Kentucky. Opal was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Harold J. Tackett, Daughter, Barbara A. (Tackett) Parks, parents, Ray and Roma (Hurly) Mullins, and Siblings, Ted Mullins, Mabel Morton, and Pebble Dameron. Survivors include Son-in-law, William T. Parks of Smryna, Grandaughters, Amy Lynn (Parks) Fielder of Christiana, Tennessee and April Lee (Parks) Fielder of Murfreesboro, Great grandchildren, Bryan and McKenzie Fielder, Siblings, Jimmy Mullins of Elkhorn City, Kentucky, Eloise Mullins and Ruey (Randall) Mullins of Belcher, Kentucky, and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. Opal was a member of Eastern Star, Wheelwright Chapter 477 in Wheelwright, Kentucky. Special heartfelt thanks to the wonderful and caring staff of "G" wing at Community Care of Rutherford County. Visitation for Opal S. Tackett will be Saturday, April 3, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. until Noon at Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral service at Noon Hatmaker Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Byrge officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Interment will follow in Sulpher Springs Cemetery in Dutch Valley in Clinton, Tennessee. Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, Tennessee, in charge of arrangements. Hatmaker Funeral Home, 503 South Main Street, Lake City, Tennessee 37769. Telephone 865.426.2158. Ruby Ethel Hutson age 92 of Jacksboro Ruby Ethel Hutson, age 92, of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. She was a fulltime mom and dad who loved her family very much. Mrs. Hutson enjoyed flowers, yard work, and was a hard worker. Preceded in death by Parents, William and Sara Lawson Shears. Survived by Son, James Sammons of Jacksboro, Son and Daughter-in-law, William and Margaret Frabott of Florida, Son, Charles Larry Hutson of Kentucky, Eleven grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren, Brothers, Bill Shears of Oregon, Charles Monroe Shears of La Follette, Sisters, Jewel Hembree of La Follette, and Pearl Cushman of Colorado, along with a host of relatives, and friends. Funeral service Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Noon in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Arley Muse officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family of Ruby Ethel Hutson will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until Noon Saturday before funeral service. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of La Follette is in charge of the arrangements. Martin Wilson Funeral Home, 700 West Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766. Telephone 423.562.7452. www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com Clifford Stein age 93 of La Follette Clifford Stein, age 93, of La Follette went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Johnson City. He was a loving husband of 44 years, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Cliff enjoyed fishing and working with his hands. He was a veteran of World War II and a master sergeant as were his brothers. He was also awarded a bronze star for his bravery. Preceded in death by Parents, John and Mable Stein, Brothers, Charles and Card "Bud" Stein. Survived by Wife, Mildred Stein, Daughters, Sharon and kenneth Pearson of San Diego, Kathleen Carmack of Ladera Ranch, California, and Karen Wilcox of Anaheim Hills, California, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral service Monday, April 5, 2010, 8:00 p.m. in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Hobert McCreary officiating. Interment Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. in Douglas Cemetery. The family of Clifford Stein will receive friends Monday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. before the funeral service. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of La Follette is in charge of the arrangements. Martin Wilson Funeral Home, 700 West Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766. Telephone 423.562.7452. www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com Pless Seiber age 79 of Powell, Tennessee, formerly of Devonia Pless Seiber, age 79 of Powell, Tennessee., formerly of Devonia, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010, at the Mercy Medical Center in North Knoxville. He was born April 13, 1930, in Devonia to the late John and Mary West Seiber. He was a member of the Free Communion Baptist Church. Pless was a retired Coal Miner and was a member of the Black Diamond Lodge # 625 F & AM in Petros, Tennessee. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Trula Burress Seiber, daughter, Martha June Seiber, sisters, Elsie Seiber and Ella Jones, and brothers, Johnny Ray Seiber and Elsic Seiber. Survivors: Sons, James Seiber & wife Margaret of Caryville, P.J. Seiber & wife Anita of Jacksboro, John Seiber & wife Patricia of Claxton, Daughter, Sharon Gaylor & husband Steve of Powell, Brother William Seiber & wife Kathy of Devonia. Seven grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives. Visitation: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday April 2, 2010, at Hatmaker Funeral Home, with Masonic Service to follow the visitation. Funeral Service: 3: 00 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2010, at the Free Communion Baptist Church in Devonia with Rev. John Seiber officiating. Interment to follow the Funeral Service at the Seiber Cemetery in Devonia. You may view a guestbook for Pless at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, Tennessee, in charge of arrangements. Hatmaker Funeral Home, 503 South Main Street, Lake City, Tennessee 37769. Telephone 865.426.2158. Johnny Thomas age 67 of La Follette Johnny Thomas, age 67, of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at James H. Quillen, DVAMC in Mountain Home, Tennessee. A U.S. Army veteran and member of Speedwell Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include Wife,Lula Thomas, Daughters, Barbara & Albert Foster, Streetsboro, Ohio, and Linda Holloway, LaFollette, Sons, John A. & Janet Thomas, Newton Falls, Ohio, Christopher Thomas, Las Vegas, Nevada, 14 Grandchildren 3 Great-grandchildren, Sister, Shirley Marlow, LaFollette Funeral Services 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2010, Cross-Smith Chapel with Rev. Jim Hurst officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Speedwell Freewill Baptist Church. Military Honors will be given 10:00 a.m.Saturday by Campbell County Honor Guard. The family of Johnny Thomas will receive friends 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Rosie Mae Vann age 94 of La Follette Rosie Mae Vann, age 94, of La Follette passed away in her home on March 28, 2010, after an extended illness. She was the last surviving member of the family of Frank and Helen Chapman. Rosie Mae was baptized by Preacher Harmon in 1926 in the Powell River, now known as Norris Lake. She was a founding member of Coolidge First Baptist Church. Rosie Mae Vann was always a Christian example to everyone she was ever around. She always told everyone that she met about her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rosie Mae was proud to tell the story of how good God was to her and her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Joshua Vann; her son, Larry Vann; grandson, Jerry Nelson; great grandson, David Ryan Muse and son-in-law, Lee Nelson. Survivors, Daughters, Mildred (Midge) Nelson and Shirley Brown, Daughter-in-law, Betty Vann, eight Grandchildren, nine Great Grandchildren, and six Great-Great Grandchildren, along with a host of nieces and nephews including a niece, Helen Graves, who was also a caregiver. Rosie Mae Vann had a host of friends and church family-friends including caregivers, Pat, Janice and Josie. Funeral Services Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. at Cross-Smith Chapel with Rev. Lee Ray and Rev. Jeff Green officiating. Interment Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Bakers Forge Cemetery In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to: St. Mary’s Residential Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37938. Telephone: 865.925.5500. The family of Rosie Mae Vann will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Henry C. Ward age 70 of Caryville, Tennessee Henry C. Ward, age 70 of Caryville, passed away suddenly at his home early Sunday morning. He had multitude of interests. Henry was a mason, past master and member of Jacksboro Lodge #322. He loved being in the mountains, playing gospel music in church, genealogy research, tuning and repairing pianos. Henry’s wife, children, grandchildren, and God were the most precious things in his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paris and Roxie Burress Ward. Survivors include, Wife of 36 years, Ella Bumbalough Ward; 3 children, Charles Edward “Chuck” Ward of Caryville, Stella Faye Ward Way of Lockport, New York. Tommy Allen Ward of Caryville, 2 brothers, Harvey Ward of Caryville and Paris Ward Jr. of LaFollette. 3 sisters, Wanda McKamey of Caryville, Wilma Kennedy of Caryville, Dorothy “Dottie” Williams of Caryville, Six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, a multitude of nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones. Visitation will be 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at Hatmaker Funeral Home. Masonic Service will follow at 7:45 p.m. and Funeral Service will be at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Thomas Adkins officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2010, at Riverview Cemetery in Norma, Tennessee, for his burial. You may view Henry’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, Tennessee, in charge of arrangements. Hatmaker Funeral Home, 503 South Main Street, Lake City, Tennessee 37769. Telephone 865.426.2158. Doris M. Early age 68 of La Follette Doris M. Early, age 68, of La Follette, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Parkwest Medical Center. She was a member of La Follette United Methodist Church and former board member of Ridgeview Behavior Center. Preceded in death by Parents, Shelby and Blanche Stokes, Sisters, Ruth Shrum, Opal O'Brian, and Melba Franco, Brother, George Stokes. Survivors: Husband, Gordon Early of La Follette, Daughter, Julie and husband Paul Weaver of Woodstock, Georgia, Sons and wives, Bill and Susan Early, Overland, Kansas, Bob and Kathleen Early, Syracuse, New York, Three grandchildren, Joe, mark, and Kate Early of Overland Park, Kansas, Brother, Clyde Stokes of St. Louis, Sisters, Mildred Compas of Seattle, Jean Giuffrida, Bertha Mullins, and Donna Enloe, all of St. Louis, Sister-in-law, Jane Early of Cincinnati, along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service, Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at La Follette United Methodist Church with Dr. Kenneth Faught officiating. Interment, Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Bakers Forge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to La Follette United Methodist Church or Leukemia/Lymphoma Foundation. The family of Doris M. Early will receive friends Tuesday, March 30, 2010, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at La Follette United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Frank Lay age 76 of Somerset, Kentucky formerly of Lake City, Tennessee Frank Lay, age 76, of Somerset, Kentucky, formerly of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010, at his home. He was born June 21, 1933, in Pioneer, Tennessee, to the late Alex and Viola Meredith Lay. Frank was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Somerset, Kentucky. He enjoyed NASCAR, fishing, hunting, and traveling with his family. Frank was a member of the Coal Creek Lodge # 492 F & AM and was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite. He was an Air Force Veteran Airman 1st Class. Frank drove a truck for 37 1/2 years driving for A.J. Metler, Yellow Freight, Square D, and Newman and Pemberton. Frank was a Teamster, having belonged to Local 100 Cincinnati, Ohio, 651 Lexington, Kentucky, and 29 Waynesboro, Virginia. He drove more than three-million miles accident-free. Frank was awarded the Driver of the Year in 1978. He was very professional and known by his co-workers as, "Friendly Frank." Frank was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, WIlliam Lay and infant brother Leroy Lay, sister, Pauline Carroll. Survivors, Wife of 49 years, Delores O'Shell Lay of Somerset. Sons, Alex Scott Lay and fiancee Melissa of Somerset, Stephen Frank Lay and fiancee Lisa of Independence, Kentucky, Jason Lay of Covington, Kentucky. Grandchildren, Kelcie, Kendra, Matthew, Halie, and Payton. Sisters, Shelby Roberts of Clinton, Tennessee, and Thelma Tackett of Lake City plus several nieces and nephews and one special nephew, Zachary Rains. Two former daughters-in-law of whom he was very fond and they of him, Jennifer Lay of Independence, Kentucky, and Mikkee Maydak of Burlington, Kentucky. Visitation, Sunday, March 28, 2010, 6:00 until 7:45 p.m. at the Hatmaker Funeral Home followed by a Masonic Service at 7:45 p.m. in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be Monday, March 29, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Watts officiating. Interment follows the funeral service at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City, Tennessee, with military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard. You may also view Frank's guestbook at hatmakerfuneralhome.com. Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, Tennessee, in charge of arrangements. Hatmaker Funeral Home, 503 South Main Street, Lake City, Tennessee 37769. Telephone 865.426.2158. Richard Lee "Dick" Meyers age 85 of Caryville Richard Lee "Dick" Meyers, age 85, of Caryville passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010, at the UT Medical Center. He was born September 8, 1924, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Glen and Sylvia Morgan Meyers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in World War II. He was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church and Old Pathway Baptist Church. Dick enjoyed watching sports, golfing, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Campbell County Honor Guard. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by granddaughter Linda Walker, step-grandson Joe Beck, and several brothers and sisters. Survivors, Wife of 22 years Kathi Meyers of Caryville, Son, Steve Meyers and wife Cecilia of Portsmouth, Ohio, Daughters, Brenda Worstell and husband Jim of Williamsburg, Ohio, Stepdaughters, Jennie Luchansky of Troy, Ohio, Kristina Wagner of Beaver Creek, Ohio, Sylvia Leach and husband Steve of Little Rock, Arkansas, Brothers, Carl Meyers and wife Millie of Ohio and Florida, Ron Meyers and wife Cathy of Portsmouth, Ohio, Bill Meyers and wife Sarah of Florida, Ray Meyers and wife Betty of Greenville, Ohio, Ralph Meyers and wife Gladys of Severn, Maryland, and Paul Meyers and wife Fay of Florida, Sister, Hazeldean Meyers of Florida, Four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, three step great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation is Sunday, March 28, 2010, from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Old Pathway Gospel Church in La Follette. Funeral service is Sunday at 4:00 p.m.at Old Pathway Gospel Church with Rev. James Leach and Rev. Acie Jones officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Campbell County Honor Guard following the funeral service. You may also view a guestbook for Dick at hatmakerfuneralhome.com. Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, Tennessee, in charge of arrangements. Hatmaker Funeral Home, 503 South Main Street, Lake City, Tennessee 37769. Telephone 865.426.2158. Jimmy Lee Davison age 43 of La Follette Jimmy Lee Davison, age 43, of La Follette passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was a 1983 graduate of Campbell County High School and was preceded in death by parents Jimmy Lee Davison and Pearl Baird Davison, special aunt Nannie Bell and special friend Bertie Mae Bennett. Survivors: Children, Lee Davison, Justin Wayne Bennett, Jessica Ann Bennett, Leon Scott Ward, Angelo Calleb (Boogie) Ward, and Pearl Elizabeth Davison all of La Follette. Grandson, Maverick Bailee Wayne Rodgers of Powell. Sisters, Michelle Davison of La Follette, Patty Young and husband Mike of Cincinnati. Brothers, Tommy Joe Davison of Wisconsin, Ray Davison of Ohio, Larry Davison and wife Piper of Ohio, Cliff (Scrooge) Davison of Arizona, and Lloyd Davison of La Follette. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services Sunday, March 28, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in Walters Chapel with Rev. Pat Ayers, Rev. Andrew Ayers, and Rev. Delmus Bruce officiating. The family and friends will meet Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Melvin Cemetery for graveside services and interment. The family of Jimmy Lee Davison will receive friends Sunday from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Walters Funeral Home before services. Online condolences for Mr. Davison may be made at waltersfuneralhome.net. While flowers are beautiful and appreciated, the family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to help with expenses. Walters Funeral Home of La Follette is honored to be serving the family of Jimmy Lee Davison. Walters Funeral Home, 509 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.2424. Fred Daniel age 70 of La Follette Fred Daniel, age 70, of La Follette passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Fred was born January 8, 1940 in Tazewell, Tennessee, to the late Ernie and Oley Daniel. Fred enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a United State Army Veteran and retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service to move back to Campbell County to build a beautiful home on Norris Lake. He will be missed by all his family and friends. Fred is survived by his wife of 49 years, Louise Daniel of La Follette, Sons: Frederick Dean Daniel of Monroe, Michigan and Thomas Gene Daniel of Knoxville, Daughter; Lisa Louise Hunley and husband Duane of Monroe, Michigan, Brothers; Gene, Tony, and Steve Daniel, Sister; Shirley Scarpato and husband Roy, and Grandchildren; Daniel, Bailey, Julia, and Rene, Great Grandchildren; Kaylee and Robert plus many other family members and friends whom he loved. The family of Fred Daniel will receive friends at the Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City on Sunday, March 28, 2010, from Noon until 4:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 4:00 p.m. with the Rev. Charles Harness officiating. Military Honors will be performed at the funeral home by the Campbell County Honor Guard. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City is in charge of all the arrangements. Holley Gamble Funeral Home, Highway 116, Lake City, Tennessee, 423.566.6300. Edith Rosetta (Brewer) Paul age 92 of La Follette Edith Rosetta (Brewer) Paul, age 92 of La Follette passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at St. Mary’s Rehab Center. She was born on July 13, 1917 in Fork Ridge, Tennessee, and had a loving spirit that encircled everyone she met. She was a member of The Church of God of Union Assembly from an early age of thirteen. Her favorite words were "I love you" and "I'm praying for you." Preceded in death by father, John Henry Brewer; mother, Axie Victoria Brewer; loving husband of fifty-three years, Charles Estel Paul; five children, Jesse Willard Paul, William Junior Paul, Charles Curtis Paul, Kenneth Ray Paul, Mary Catherine Fritz; one grandson and one granddaughter; one great grandson, one great great granddaughter; one great great grandson; sisters Ida Burnette, Louise Paul, Pearl Beeler, Vinnie Fishback; brothers, Bert Brewer, Johnny Brewer, Charles Brewer. Survivors include: Sons, Roy Eugene Paul and wife Connie of La Follette and Larry Dale Paul and wife Teresa of Clinton. Daughters: Barbara and husband Raymond D. Allen of La Follette, Linda and husband Matthew Clawson of Speedwell, and Dorothy Fritts of Clinton. Son-in-law, Donald Fritz of Kokomo, Indiana. Daughters-in-law, Ruth Paul, Kokomo, Indiana, and Laverne Paul of Frankfort, Indiana. Thirty grandchildren, 59 great grandchildren, and 21 Great great grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. Funeral services Friday, March 26, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. in Cross-Smith Chapel with Rev. David Simmons and Rev. Jason Bell officiating. Interment Saturday at 11:00 a.m., at Ellison Cemetery in Speedwell. The family of Edit Rosetta (Brewer) Paul will receive friends Friday, March 26, 2010, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Walter Eugene Huddleston age 77 of Lincoln Park, Michigan Walter Eugene Huddleston, age 77, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, formerly of La Follette, passed away March 23, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas M. and Myrtle Ayers Huddleston, brothers, Jimmy and Clifford Huddleston, sisters, Bessie Maria, Martha Leach, Shirley Jones, and Sara Marlow. Survivors: Wife, Dru Huddleston; Sisters, Ruth Sheteron, and Betty Jo Rutherford and husband George, Sister-in-law, Carolyn Huddleston Queener, and Brother-in-law, Carl Ed Marlow. Several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives. Funeral services Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:00 p.m. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating. Interment Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Bakers Forge Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Campbell County Honor Guard. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Cedar Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 636 Demory Road, La Follette, 37766. The family of Walter Eugene Huddleston will receive friends Saturday, March 27, 2010, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. before the funeral service at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Mr. Huddleston may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of La Follette is honored to be serving the family of Walter Eugene Huddleston. Walters Funeral Home, 509 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.2424. Joe Dudley Rogers age 77 of Jacksboro Joe Dudley Rogers, age 77, of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010. He was a Christian man, a loving father, grandfather, and husband. Joe was born and raised in La Follette and went to work for Newport News Shipbuilding in 1951 and became a master shipbuilder. He played on the Newport News Shipbuilding Golf Team. Joe was a Korean Veteran in the U.S. Army. He raised his family in Hampton, Virginia, and enjoyed 13-years of retirement in Jacksboro. He had a great sense of humor, deep appreciation for nature, gardening and birds, and much love for his family. Preceded in death by Parents: Ida and Russell Rogers of La Follette. Sisters: Eva Dennison and Isabell Lee. Brothers: Bob Rogers, Bill Rogers, and Henry "Bud" Rogers. Survived by wife of 50 years: Janet Rogers. Daughters: Jodi Denny of Charlottesville, Virginia, Robin Lloyd of Carey, Idaho, Kim Link of Hampton, Virginia, Sharon Howeth of Hearst, Texas. Son and daughter-in-law: Larry and Clara Pickle of Temple, Texas. Sisters: Mabel Rogers of La Follette and Rosalee Tabb of Oklahoma. Grandchildren: Jordan Denny of Charlottesville, Chad Watkins, Tyler Watkins, and Kaitlyn Watkins of Hampton, Virginia. Funeral service Friday, March 26, 2010, at Noon in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Richard Shoemaker officiating. Interment follows in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family of Joe Dudley Rogers will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until Noon before the funeral service on Friday, March 26, 2010. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of La Follette is in charge of the arrangements. Martin Wilson Funeral Home, 700 West Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766. Telephone 423.562.7452. www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com Clarence “Pete” Warren Houck age 77 of Lake City, Tennessee Clarence "Pete" Warren Houck, age 77, of Lake City, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010, at his residence while watching his Lady Vols beat Dayton in Round Two of the Women’s NCAA Tournament. He was born June 12, 1932, in Mifflin, Pennsylvania, to the late Russell and Eleanor Criley Houck. Pete was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church and Lake City Lions Club. He served as mayor of Lake City for two terms, has served on the Lake City council for more than 40 years and was currently serving as Vice-Mayor. Pete was currently working part-time for Materials Engineering & Testing in Oak Ridge. He also worked for the Town Crier newspaper. Pete started working at Martin Marietta in 1965 and retired in 1995. He enjoyed coaching Little League Baseball, UT sports, especially the Lady Vols and gardening. Pete loved spending time with family and friends, especially his sons and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and special aunt and uncle who raised him, Beatrice and Clarence Criley. Survivors: Wife of 57 years Hazel Hammons Houck of Lake City. Sons: Gary & Houck wife Lori and Terry “Tiny” Houck & wife Missy all of Lake City, Roger Houck & wife Laura of Clinton. Grandchildren: Dr. Misti Houck of Whiteriver, Arizona, Shaunda Houck Butler & Joshua of Lake City, Sheena Houck and Ryan Houck of Norris, Ethan Houck of Lake City, Michael & Laurel Baes of Murfreesboro, along with Casey Houck, Cody Houck, Chance Houck all of Clinton. A host of other relatives and friends. Visitation: 5:00-8:00 PM Thursday, March 25, 2010, at Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 8:00 PM Thursday, March 25, 2010, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Provence and Rev. Mark Acres officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:30 AM Friday, March 26, 2010, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession to the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City for the 11:00 AM interment. You may also view a guestbook for Pete at hatmakerfuneralhome.com Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, Tennessee, in charge of arrangements. Hatmaker Funeral Home, 503 South Main Street, Lake City, Tennessee 37769. Telephone 865.426.2158. Vernal H. "Harry" Summers age 71 of La Follette Vernal H. "Harry" Summers, age 71, of La Follette passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010. He will be greatly missed by the many that knew and loved him. Harry served 20-years in the United States Air Force as an air traffic controller in various parts of the world. After retiring from the UASF, he worked for Foster Farms in California for 25-years. Upon retiring the second time, he returned to his hometown of La Follette and the mountains and lake he loved. Preceded in death by Mother: Alice Summers. Father: Vernal E. Summers. Sister: Barbara A. Summers. First Wife: Ingrid Summers. Survived by Wife: Barbara J. Summers. Daughter and Son-in-Law: Michelle and Tracy O'Campo of Loomis, California. Sons and Daughters-in-Law: Timothy and Donya Summers of Wylie, Texas, and Jeffrey and Lori Summers of Hernando, Mississippi. Grandchildren: Brian and Nancie Slater, Logan Summers, Laura Summers, Travis Summers, and Blake Summers, Bruce Abbott and Ashley Foshee. Great Grandchildren: Dakota and Abriel Slater and Kelsey Foshee. Sisters and Brothers-in-Law: Camrelita and Sonny McGhee, Faye and Glenn Ayers, Jean and Thomas Chadwell and Mary Ann Black. Janet and Thurman Bollinger, Sue and Gary Seale, Brenda and Larry Russell, Connie and Dennis Myers, Debbie and Keith Lambdin, Teresa and Tim Jones. Brothers and Sisters-in-Law: Jerry Summers and Bryon and Sidonie Summers. Stepmother: Della Summers. Sister-in-Law: Marion Simmons. Many nieces, nephews, special friends and loved ones all across the country. Memorial service will be Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Hobert McCreary officiating. The family of Vernal H. "Harry" Summers will receive friends Saturday, March 27, 2010, from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., before the funeral service. Martin Wilson Funeral Home of La Follette is in charge of the arrangements. Martin Wilson Funeral Home, 700 West Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766. Telephone 423.562.7452. www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com Carol McCarty age 71 of La Follette Carol McCarty, age 71, of La Follette passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at St. Mary's Campbell County. She retired from U.T. Medical Center. Preceded in death by Parents, Clark and Rebecca Turner; Son, David Beeler. Survivors include: Husband, Herschel McCarty. Daughters, Rebecca Lance of Jacksboro and Rhonda Dison of La Follette. Son, Steven McCarty of Caryville. Seventeen Grandchildren and six Great-great grandchildren. Brothers, Charles Turner of Toledo, Ohio, and John Turner of Trenton, Michigan. Sister, Betty Lemerand of Orange County, California. Funeral service Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. in the Cross-Smith Chapel with Rev. Doris Walker officiating. The family of Carol McCarty will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Cross-Smith Funeral Home, 300 East Central Avenue, La Follette, Tennessee 37766, 423.562.7441. Misty Dawn Stidham age 34 of Seymour, Tennessee Misty Dawn Stidham, age 34, of Seymour, Tennessee, passed away Friday, March 19, 2010, at her residence. She was born March 8, 1976, in Anderson County, Tennessee. Misty was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and spending time with family and friends, especially her children. Misty is preceded in death by her grandparents, Helton Smith, Blanche Marie Smith, and Mary Wilson. Survivors: Husband, Shane Stidham of Semour. Father, Jim Wilson and wife, Diana, of Corryton. Mother, Teresa Faulkner and husband, Jeff, of Knoxville. Son, Trey Ridenour of Andersonville. Sister, Cheryl Ridenour of Maryville. Step-Sons, Brad and Blake Stidham of Seymour. Step-Brothers, Chad and Cody Faulkner of Seymour. Step-Sister, Joy Wilson of Knoxville. A host of other relatives and friends. Visitation: Wednesday, March 24, 2010,
from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral
Service: Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. in the
Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Byrge officiating. Misty's guestbook may be viewed at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com. Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City is in charge of the arrangements. Hatmaker Funeral Home, 503 South Main Street, Lake City, Tennessee 37769. Telephone 865.426.2158.
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