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Thermal
(Wayne) Cody August 25,1960-August
29,2010 Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements
Sons: Major Bobby D. & wife Janice May, Melbourne, Ark Dailey A. & wife Pamela May, Jr. of The Colony Texas Sisters: Mickey & husband Charles Collins of Houston, Tx Elsie Shelly, Rockhold, Ky Alma J. Cordova of Orlando, Fl Brother: Conel Shaw, Louisville, Ky Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Many
Nieces & Nephews Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Phillip “Ray” Duncan age 73, retired businessman of Lake City, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center of Knoxville. Ray was very active in local politics, having previously served as Mayor and currently serving as City Councilman of Lake City. He enjoyed traveling, dancing, and being around people. Ray is preceded in death by parents, Ed and Myrtle Duncan, sister, Peggy Duncan, brother-in-laws, Ron Poynter and George Johnson. Survivors Son: Barry Ray Duncan of Lake City Special Friend of 22 years, Wanda Bryant of Knoxville Sisters: Phyllis Duncan Johnson of Clinton and Brenda Duncan Poynter and Lake City
Brothers: Benny Joe (Pete) Duncan
and wife, Kay of Whitleyville, TN,
and Jerry Duncan and wife, Lois of
Hartwell, GA Funeral: 8:00 PM Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Justin Phillips officiating.
Interment:
11:00 AM Wednesday, September 1,
2010 at the Oak Grove Cemetery in
Lake City.
You
can view Ray’s guest book at
www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Preceded in death by Parents: Jess and Nancy Williams Riggs. Brothers: Sam and Jess Riggs Jr. Sisters: Rosie Carroll, Lena Crisp, May Parker and Gracie Nelson.
Survived by Husband: Franklin D.
Lynch. Daughter and Son in Law:
Nancy and Darrell Davis all of
Lafollette. 2 Grandchildren and 4
Great Grandchildren. Brother: Clenny
Riggs of Ohio. Sister: Carrie Riggs
of Lafollette. Several nieces,
nephews and a host of other
relatives and friends. Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Easter
Lee “Bunny” Phillips, age 46, of
Norris, passed away Friday, August
27, 2010 at Mercy North Hospital in
Powell. She was born March 29, 1964
in Ohio. She enjoyed painting with
water colors, fishing, and spending
time with family and friends.
Bunny was a member of the West Side
Baptist Church. She is preceded in
death by her father, Vaughn West,
her grand parents, George and
Georgia Walker, and Teddy and Emma
West. Funeral: 2 PM Tuesday August 31, 2010 at Hatmaker Funeral Home with Rev. David Walker, Rev. Darren Harness & Rev. James Adkins officiating Interment: To follow the funeral service at Oak Grove Cemetery, Lake City, Tn. You can also view Easter’s guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements
You can view
George E Martin's guestbook at
www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Arnold Lee Owens Sr. age 84 of La
Follette passed away Thursday,
August 26, 2010 at the Cumberland
Village Nursing Home.
Joseph Edward White, age 82 of
Lafollette passed away Thursday,
August 26, 2010 at the St. Mary’s
Health and Rehab in Campbell County.
He was a member and deacon of East
Lafollette Baptist Church. Joseph
loved blue grass music and restoring
old cars especially 55 Chevy’s. Survived by Wife: Jimmie White of Lafollette. Son: Lewis Edward White of Lafollette. Daughter and Son in Law: Cheryl Dianne and James “Mike” Hatmaker of Caryville. Grandson: Chase Michael Hatmaker. Brothers: Wayne Longmire of Jacksboro and Roy Longmire of Wartburg. Sisters: Hazel White and Ruth Draughn of Lafollette, Barbara Connor of Knoxville and Betty Seaton of Wartburg. Several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and very special friends. Funeral Service will be 8 PM Saturday, August 28, 2010 at East Lafollette Baptist Church with Rev Hobert McCreary officiating. Interment will be 11 AM Sunday in Powell Valley Cemetery with the Campbell County Honor Guard in charge of graveside service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Saturday night before funeral service at the church. Joseph’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Grandchildren: Sharon Sexton, Matt
& Jeannie Ann Moore, Jody Henegar,
Brandi Brown, Zackary & Andy Benge,
Mattie & Garrett Woods, Joseph Kelly
Interment following services at
Academy Cemetery, Speedwell Mr. Frank A. Lindsay age 82 of LaFollette passed away Monday, August 23, 2010 at LaFollette Court Assisted Living Community. He was retired from South Central Bell after 38 years of service. He was a member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church , Campbell County Masonic Lodge # 778 F. & A.M., and the Telephone Pioneers. He enjoyed quartet singing, leading the church choir, motorcycles, horseback riding, cattle, farming, and people. Preceded in death by parents Hugh and Bertha Lindsay, sisters and brothers, Opal Lindsay, Agnes Gross, Bonnie Gross, Robert Lindsay, and Hudon Overbay .
Survivors: Wife, Betty Lindsay of LaFollette; Daughters, Rebecca Ann Pitner and husband Harold, of Seymour, Linda Carson and husband Steve, of LaFollette; Grandchildren, Amy Murrell and husband Eric, Anna Robinette and husband John, Kevin Wright and wife Anya, Kasey McGee and husband Jonathon; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Nate, Jake, Claire, and Ben. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services Wednesday 6 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Partin officiating. Interment to follow at Bakers Forge Cemetery . The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 P.M. Wednesday before services at Walters Funeral Home. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Indiana Avenue Baptist Church Building Fund, 604 South Indiana Ave. , LaFollette , TN 37766 . Online condolences for Mr. Lindsay may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Frank A. Lindsay. James S. (Jim) Dykes age 100, of Speedwell, Flat Hollow Community, passed away Sunday at his home. He was a member of Speedwell Academy Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife Florence Goins Dykes, Daughter Doris Dykes Teague, Parents Thomas & Cordelia Jones Dykes and Brothers & Sisters.
Survivors: Daughters: Sons Kenneth & Joe Dykes 16 Grandchildren 19 Great-Grandchildren 4 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Funeral Service 8 p.m.
Tuesday Cross-Smith Chapel
Interment 10 a.m. Wednesday
Green Cemetery in Flat
Hollow
She was preceded in death by Husband: Vatus Berry; Daughter: Marie Berry Mayes; Infant Son: Billy George Berry; Parents: Wesley and Sadie Bowman Turner; and 8 Brothers and Sisters.
Mrs. Berry is survived by Daughters: Shirley Parolari, LaFollette Blanche Welch Jessie Ray Joyce Leach all of Speedwell Son: Clarence Berry, LaFollette
17 Grandchildren, 25 Great-Grandchildren; 8 Great-great Grandchildren
Sister-In-Law: Myrel
Turner
Funeral Services 8PM Monday, Cross Smith Chapel
Rev. Donald R. Proffitt and Rev. Scott Walters officiating
Internment 11 AM Tuesday Fincastle Cemetery
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Monday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Survivors: Daughters Michelle Wright Clinton Brother Melvin Kendall Jr. Maryland Grandchildren Shane Wright Sr. Virginia Ashley Riffey Clinton
Great Grandchildren
Host of other family members and
friends
You can also view Rebecca’s guest
book at
www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
A Private Interment will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home Gregory Brian Huckaby, age 29, of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Brian was saved at an early age and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. He was a loving son, grandson, and daddy to his three children. He was a member of Iron Worker Union Local 384 of Knoxville, TN.
Preceded in death by mother, Becki
Huckaby.
Very
special friends: Big Mike and Wayne
Wilson Interment 11 AM Sunday Woodlawn Cemetery Family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Saturday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Mrs. Eula V. Miracle age 82 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at St. Mary’s Medical Center of Campbell County. She retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse serving over 45 years, a member of UMWA, and a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church . Preceded in death by husband, Rufus, son, William C. Miracle, parents, Enoch and Susie Thornton Griffith, brother, Franklin D. Griffith.
Survivors; Daughters, Carolyn Katey Gaddis, of LaFollette, Barbara Sue Neal, of LaFollette, and Gayla Ann Drake, of Knoxville; Five Grandchildren, Six Great-grandchildren; Brothers, Lowell Griffith and wife Faye, of LaFollette, and Bill Griffith and wife Mary, of Corbin, KY; Sisters, Geraldine Logan, of Owenton, KY, and Sallie Hollifield and husband Wayne, of Danielsville, GA. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services Friday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Moses officiating. Family and friends will meet Saturday 10 A.M. at Campbell Memorial Gardens for graveside services and interment. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Friday before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Mrs. Miracle can be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Eula V. Miracle.
Family will receive friends 5 to 7 PM Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral home Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Survived by Daughter and Son in Law: Judy and Jim Royce of Phoenix, AZ. Sister and Brother in Law: Juanita and Jim Overton of Jacksboro and several grandchildren. Funeral Service will be 2 PM Sunday, August 22, 2010 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Bobby Ray Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Cumberland View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 PM Sunday before funeral service.
Lillian’s guestbook can be viewed at
www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com
Funeral Service will be 8 PM Thursday, August 19, 2010 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Jasper Walden and Rev. Jay Walden officiating. Interment will be 10 AM Friday in Harness Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday night before funeral service.
Linda’s guest book can be viewed at
www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com Preceded in death by Husband; Alvis Vann. Parents: Perry and Mattie Lawson. Daughter in Law: Brenda Vann. Survived by Son: Paul Vann of Jacksboro. Daughters and Sons in Law: Bernadine and Jim Johnson of Lafollette. Nadine and James Watson of Norma. Juanita and David Ausmus of Lafollette. 11 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren, and 4 Great Great Grandchildren. 1 Brother and 1 Sister. Many Nephews, Nieces, Friends, and Caretakers of Cumberland Village Nursing Home. Funeral service will be 8 PM Tuesday, August 17 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Grandson: Jeff Watson officiating. Interment will be 10 AM Wednesday in Harness Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Tuesday night before funeral service.
Ruth’s guest book can be viewed at
www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.comMartin
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. Preceded in death by his Father: Arlie Tackett. Nephew: Mark Tidwell. Grandmother: Ollie Green. Survived by Daughters: Angela Tackett of Rockwood and Ashton Tackett of Jacksboro. Granddaughter: Suzanna Tackett. Mother: Blanche Tackett of Lafollette. Brother: Robert Tackett of Jacksboro. Sisters and Husbands: Mary Ann and Glenn McKamey of Caryville. Saundra and Ed Housley of Lafollette. Maggie and Von Bacon of Athens, Texas. Regina and Brent Luallen of Caryville. Several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be 8 PM Monday, August 16, 2010 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Lee Phillips officiating. Interment will be 11 AM Tuesday in Beech Fork Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Monday night before funeral service. Mr.
Tackett’s guestbook can be viewed at
www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com
Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Madaleen Glaxner of Speedwell. Children, Diane Rushlow and husband Bill of Wyandotte, MI, Kathryn Goodfellow and husband Chuck of Marlette, MI, Myles Glaxner and wife Patty of Sterling Heights, MI, Wayne Glaxner of Lansing, MI, and Sandra Gonzalez and Ray of Sandusky, MI. 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren. Sisters, Nathal Ponziani of West Pittsburg, PA, Ida Bixler of Vienna, Ohio, and Cheryl Minns of Muskegon, MI. Brother, Gary Glaxner of West Pittsburg, PA. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Services Tuesday 11 A.M. at Well Springs United Methodist Church with Rev. Ronnie Mutter officiating. Interment will be in Kingston Cemetery , Kingston , MI. The family will receive friends from 10 A.M. until 11 A.M. Tuesday before services at Well Springs United Methodist Church . On line condolences for Mr. Glaxner can be made at www. waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Daniel E. Glaxner. Hazel Marie Ramirez, age 77 of LaFollette passed away Friday, August 13, 2010 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center of Campbell County. She was a member of the Fordtown Baptist Church .She was preceded in death by Son: Leon Dale Turner and Leon Franklin Turner; Parents: Denny & Gracie Smith Thomas; Brothers: Olas Gene Thomas and E.J. Thomas.
Mrs. Ramirez is survived by Husband Jessie Ramirez, LaFollette
Daughter-in-law: Gracie Turner, Jacksboro
Granddaughter: Alison Lovett
Sisters: Doris A Standford, Jacksboro Delphia Rutherford, Jellico And a host of Nieces and Nephews
Funeral Services 8 PM Sunday, Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. Tim Dupuy and Rev. Johnny Dabney officiating
Internment 10 AM Monday Bakers Forge Cemetery
Family Receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Sunday
Arrangements by
Cross-Smith Funeral Home of LaFollette Lee Roy Rogers age 62 of LaFollette passed away Friday, August 13, 2010 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center of Campbell County. He was a US Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by Partents: R. L. and Mabel Butcher Rogers and Brother: Robert Lewis Rogers.
Mr. Rogers is survived by Daughter: Melissa Lee Rogers, Knoxville
Grandson: Jamon Gonzales , FL
Brothers: Curtis Carmen Rogers Michael and Wife, Phyllis Rogers all of MI
Sisters: Linda and Husband, Ernest Miller Shelia Rogers all of LaFollette Several nieces and nephews
Funeral Services will be 3 PM Monday in Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. Al Miller officiating
Internment in Woodlawn Cemetery with full military honors given by the Campbell County Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers Memorial may be made to Linda Miller, 1537 Bethlehem Road , LaFollette , TN 37766 for final expenses.
Family will receive friends from 1 to 3 PM Monday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home Rev. Don Reynolds, age 88, of LaFollette passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010 at St. Mary’s Select Specialty in Knoxville. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksboro, U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, member of Campbell County Masonic Lodge and retired carpenter. He was a retired Baptist minister after 56 years of service. Thirty-six years of his ministry was at Glade Springs Baptist Church. Also pasturing Bethlehem and Highcliff Baptist Churches. He was very active in helping his community. He helped found the Campbell County Salvation Army. Preceded in death by wife, Beulah Housley Reynolds; daughter, Phyllis Sharp; several brothers & sisters. Survivors: Son and wife: Michael and Judy Reynolds of Knoxville Grandchildren: Tammy and David Smiddy, Terry and Jill Sharp, LaFollette Carrie and Michael Allington, Matt Reynolds, Knoxville Great-Grandchildren: Lee and Emily Sharp, Dana and Carter Goss, Liam and Aeryn Allington Several Nieces and Nephews and a host of many friends Services 8 PM Sunday Jacksboro First Baptist Church Rev. Bill Morris & Rev. Chris Stanley officiating Interment 12 NOON Monday Woodlawn Cemetery with Military honors given by Campbell County Honor Guard In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Glade Springs Baptist Church or Jacksboro First Baptist Church Building Funds. Family will receive friends 5 to 8 PM Sunday at Jacksboro First Baptist Church Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home, LaFollette
Cordell “Eddie” Edwards,
my wonderful husband and my best friend, age 85, a resident of Lake
City went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at
the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was
born April 21, 1925 to the late James and Grace Grubb Edwards in the
Dyllis Community in Harriman, TN where he grew up on a farm.
Cordell was a beloved brother of a large family where he learned at
a young age the value of a strong work ethic. Leamon Harness, age 86 of Caryville passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at the U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. Leamon loved hunting, fishing and gardening. He also loved his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by Parents: John and Bertha Ward Harness. Brothers: Laford, Marcum, Rev. Carl and Kenneth Harness and Roy Mullins. Sisters: Betty and Rosie Massengill. Survived by Wife of 66 years: Sallie Harness of Caryville. Son: Larry Harness and his Late Wife: June Harness of Caryville. Daughter and Son in Law: Margaret and Danny Terry of Elk Valley. Grandchildren: Melinda Douglas of Elk Valley, Larry Wayne Harness and Friend: Stephen Martinak of Knoxville, Gary and Elizabeth Harness of Jacksboro, Terry and Barbara Harness of Caryville, Leamon Lynn and Erica Harness of Lafollette, Stephen and Shannon Terry of Danville, KY and Stephanie Terry of Duff. Great Grandchildren: Melissa and Maria Douglas, Dillion, Cheyenne, Rebekah, Terri Faith and Hannah Harness. Sister: Earlene Silcox. Several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be 8 PM
Friday, August 13, 2010 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Don Allen
and Rev. Mark Braden officiating. Interment will be 11 AM Saturday
in Marlow Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM
Friday night before funeral service. Mr. Harness’s guestbook can be
viewed at
www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com
Mrs. Aileen Hope Wright age 80 of Norris , TN formerly of LaFollette passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010. She was preceded in death by daughter, Charleen Wright, parents, Hubert and Beatrice Jackson, sister, Mary James.
Survivors: Brother, H. B. Jackson, Jr. and sister-in-law, Wanda Jackson of Franklin , TN ; nephews, Dan, Bob, and Mark James.
Graveside Services and Interment Monday, August 16th at 10 A.M. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Doug Clem officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of LaFollette. Online condolences may be made for Mrs. Wright at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Aileen Hope Wright. Nell Margaret Griffiths, age 93, of LaFollette passed away Sunday, August 8, 2010 at St. Mary’s Health & Rehab. She was of Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents, John C. and Edna Bowman Clear. Survivors: Daughter: Wilma Sue Miller, Houston, TX 2 Grandchildren Sister: Aline Ridenour, LaFollette Several Nieces & Nephews Graveside Services & Interment 4 PM Monday, August 9th at Jacksboro Cemetery. Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home Walter Wilson, age 91 of Lafollette passed away Monday, August 2, 2010 at the Mercy Medical Center in Knoxville. He was a deacon and member of Duff Baptist Church. Walter was a great lover of crossword puzzles and his family was his life. He was a veteran of World War II and he retired from TVA Forestry Division. Preceded in death by Parents: William and Elizabeth Parrott Wilson. Survived by his Loving and Devoted Wife of 63 years: Mary Wilson of Lafollette. Daughters and Sons in Law: Abbie and William Person and Cherry Williamson all of Knoxville. Grandson: Ty Person of Knoxville. Brothers: Harold and James Wilson of Lafollette. Sisters: Grace Bunch of Sidney, Ohio and Barbara and Lois of Lafollette. Several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be 8 PM Wednesday, August 4, 2010 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Don Allen 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. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Duff Baptist Church, 2960 S. Hwy 25, Lafollette, TN. Mr. Wilson’s guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Jewell Lee Sharp age 85 of LaFollette passed away Friday, August 6, 2010 at the NHC nursing home in Hendersonville. She attended Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Sharp enjoyed gardening, her flowers and keeping her home clean. She loved her family and pets very much. Preceded in death by Husband: Bill Sharp. Parents: John and Lula Mae Mathis. Brothers: John and James Lancaster. Sister: Vern Trammell. Survived by Son and Daughter in Law: Terry and Kathy Sharp of Hendersonville, TN. Granddaughter: Rebekah and Husband: Terrence Boyce of Nashville. Funeral service will be 8 PM Sunday, August 8 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Terry Sharp and Rev. Danny Wilson officiating. Interment will be 10 AM Monday, August 9 in Bakers Forge Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Sunday night before funeral service. Mrs. Sharp’s guest book can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Stephen Ray Cook, 57 of Caryville passed away Thursday, August 5, 2010 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. He was of the Baptist Faith. “Big Brother” of 3. He loved his wife Teresa Cook and many special friends. He was happiest at home on “Cooks Mountain” tearing something apart to make it bigger and Better. He thought often of others before himself. Preceded in death by his Mother Mary J. Cook. Sister, Bunny V. Cook. Survived by his Father Ray Cook of Nashville. Wife: Teresa Cook of Caryville. Sisters: Cathy Riggs of Jacksboro. Janet Drake of Caryville. Joyce Crockett of Lafollette. Daughters: Cybil and Jennifer of FL. Step Daughter: Connie Moser of Caryville. Nieces: Bunny Allen of Lafollette. Heather Jordon of Caryville. Nephews Corey Overton of Jacksboro William Overton, David Riggs of Jacksboro, Jason Cook of Lafollette. 6 Grandchildren, Brother in Law: and Friend: Mark Crockett of Lafollette. Many wonderful co-workers and drivers. Special Friend: Jimmy Miller. Gabrielle his precious angel, Pa Paw has his wings in heaven. But “Forever in our Hearts” he will be. Memorial Service will be 8 PM Monday, August 9 in Martin Wilson Chapel. Stephen’s guest book can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Marjorie Pierce Ellison age 87 of Knoxville passed away Monday, August 2, 2010 after a long valiant battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She never lost her sweet, friendly nature, even in the last days. Born on March 19, 1923 in Akron , OH , she was the daughter of Mackie Brown Pierce and Verlin Pierce. She came to live in Speedwell, TN with her grandparents at the age of 14 months after her mother died. There she met her future husband, William H. (Bill) Ellison in 3rd grade. She moved back to Akron to live with her father, who had remarried, when she was about 10, then later returned to Speedwell to attend Lincoln Memorial University , where she reunited with her childhood sweetheart, Bill. She was a straight A student and a chemistry major in college and worked on the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge during WWII. She and Bill were married August 10, 1945 after he served as a medic in England in the war. They then moved to Indiana , and later Iowa , then back to Tennessee , which was always home. Throughout her life, Marjorie was always very social and active in many clubs including bridge clubs, Tri Kappa, gardening clubs, book clubs, and investment clubs. She loved to help those less fortunate, and volunteered for many charities, including the Soup Kitchen at Church Street Methodist Church and Ramsey House. Marjorie also loved to garden and grew lots of beautiful flowers in her yard. She was an avid antique lover and filled her home with beautiful antiques she found in her explorations of little out of the way places. She was an excellent cook and loved old movies. In their later years, she and her beloved husband Bill traveled the world. They had a wonderful life as they were always surrounded by the best of friends and lived each day to the fullest. Theirs was a storybook marriage. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, Mackie Brown Pierce and Verlin Pierce, and her husband of 56 Years, William H. (Bill) Ellison.
She is survived by daughter, Holly Ellison and son, Jeff Ellison of Knoxville , daughter-in-law, Debra Ellison, grandchildren, Will and Haley Ellison, nieces and nephews, Anne and Frank Mickey of Bethesda , MD , and Marshall, Betsy, and Charlie Ellison of Fairfax , VA.
Private graveside services will be held at Ellison Cemetery in Speedwell, TN. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 10088 , Knoxville , TN 37939-9910 . Online condolences can be made for Mrs. Ellison at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Marjorie Pierce Ellison.
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