Obituaries (2) - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

ELLIOTT, Donald E

Lhendri479 — 20 Nov 2008 5:52:27 GMT

Donald E. Elliott July 5, 1941 - November 15, 2008 UNCASVILLE, CT

Donald E. Elliott 67, of 63 Fowler Dr. died unexpectedly Saturday morning at the Backus Hospital. He was born in New London, CT on July 5, 1941 the son of Beatrice (McKay) Elliott of Norwich and the late Kenneth Elliott Donald was employed most of his life as a self employed carpenter renovating apartment buildings. He also worked at Electric Boat and the former United Nuclear Corp. Don enjoyed helping his friends at the V.F.W. Post 10004 in Jewett City. On May 14, 1958 he married his loving wife Iris (Hampe) Elliott of 50 years at St. Patrick Church in Mystic who survives him. Besides his wife and mother he is survived by his precious daughter Vicky Aulik and her husband Craig of Griswold. His two grandsons William and Alan Aulik both of Griswold. Two brothers, Daniel Elliott of Uncasville and Kenneth Elliott of CA. One sister, Elly Keating and her husband Ron of Norwich, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, Richard Eilliott. Funeral services will be held Friday at 3:00 p.m. at the Guillot Funeral Home, 75 So. B. St., Taftville. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the V.F.W. Post 10004 Taylor Hill Rd., Jewett City, CT., 06351.

Published in the Norwich Bulletin on 11/19/2008 www.norwichbulletin.com

STRAZDINS, Milda P

Lhendri479 — 20 Nov 2008 5:48:13 GMT

Colchester, CT - Milda P. Strazdins, 91, of Colchester and formerly of Stamford, widow of the late Janis E. Strazdins, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Nov. 17, 2008, at the Liberty Specialty Care Center in Colchester.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Liberty Specialty Care for the care and concern shown to both Milda and Janis during their time there.

A memorial service will be held in Stamford and announced at a later date. Care of arrangements has been entrusted to the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home of Colchester.

Published in The Day on 11/20/2008 www.theday.com

REGONA, Blanche Alice (Bonelli)

Lhendri479 — 20 Nov 2008 5:46:51 GMT

New London, CT - Blanche Alice Ragona, 91, formerly of New London, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, in Snellville, Ga.
She was born in Amherst, Mass. on March 27, 1917. She was the daughter of Augustine and Josephine Petrillo Bonelli. She had been employed as a housekeeper at the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital from 1961, until her retirement in 2003.

She is survived by a daughter, Beverly Morin of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Mary Christman of Waterford; and a brother, John Ragona of East Haven.

She was predeceased by a brother, Thomas Bonelli; three sisters, Rosabella Petrowski, Eleanor Del Rio and Florence Delmonte.

Mrs. Ragona lived her entire life in New London, recently moving to Atlanta, Ga., in June 2008. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and a compassionate friend to all who knew her. Her legacy of faith and courage live on after her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday in St. Joseph Church. Entombment will follow in St. Mary Mausoleum. There are no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Association.

The Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London, is assisting the family.

Published in The Day on 11/20/2008 www.theday.com

MOSCONE, Juliette M (Corriveau)

Lhendri479 — 20 Nov 2008 5:44:40 GMT

Groton, CT - Juliette M. Moscone, 89, of 29 Donna Dr., Groton, died Nov. 18, 2008, at the Groton Regency.
She was born July 2, 1919, in Portage Lake, Maine. She was the daughter of the late Israel and Edith (Shaw) Corriveau. She was married for 49 years to Tripoli Moscone, who passed away in 1984.

She is survived by two sons, Albert and Vaughn Moscone, both of Groton; thirteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by two daughters, Philomena Forbes, Edith Blair and five siblings.

Her family will receive relatives and friends from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London and proceed to a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church in Groton. Interment to follow at Smith Lake Cemetery, Groton.

Published in The Day on 11/20/2008 www.theday.com

MCGARVEY, Sally

Lhendri479 — 20 Nov 2008 5:42:46 GMT

Exton, Pa. - Sally McGarvey of Exton, Pa., passed away on Nov. 17, 2008, she was born in Norristown, Pa., and the wife of the late Howard M. McGarvey, Jr.
She was a member to the United Methodist Church of Resurrection in Lionville, member of Women's Auxiliary of Chester County Hospital.

Sally is survived by Kimberly McGarvey and Doug Wray of Shillington, Pa., Susan A. McGarvey of Malvern, Pa., Trip and Roseann McGarvey of Bozrah, Anne and Rob Quivey of Webster, N.Y., Sarah and Barrett Parker of Waynesville, Mo., seven grandchildren, Joshua Quivey, Erin and Casey McGarvey, Jeffrey Wray, David, Kaitlyn, and Grace Parker.

Life celebration services will be on Saturday Nov. 22, at 12 noon with visitation time from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon all being held at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, 181 Sharp Lane, Exton, PA 19341, Interment to follow at Philadelphia Memorial Park, Frazer, Pa. Reception at the church following the interment.

Memorial contributions in Sally's name may be made to the Chester County Hospital, 701 E. Marshall St., West Chester, PA 19380.

Published in The Day on 11/20/2008 www.theday.com

GAWAREK, Genevieve (Gworek)

Lhendri479 — 20 Nov 2008 5:41:00 GMT

Norwich, CT - Genevieve (Gworek) Gawarek, 82, wife of the late John F. Gawarek, Sr., fromerly of Elizabeth St., Norwich, died at her home in Las Cruces, N.M. on Saturday.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Ave., Norwich, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Interment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 106 Route 32, North Franklin, CT 06254.

Published in The Day on 11/20/2008 www.theday.com

STROUPE, Margaret A (Wilkie)

Lhendri479 — 20 Nov 2008 5:35:50 GMT

Margaret A. Wilkie Stroupe
(January 6, 1913 - November 19, 2008

Margaret A. Wilkie Stroupe, 95, of Fairview,NC passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2008 at Flesher’s Fairview Health Care Center following a period of declining health.
A native and lifelong area resident, she was the daughter of the late William N. Wilkie and Bertha A. Bagwell Wilkie and was also preceded in death by her husband Claude H. Stroupe, her daughter Martha J. Stroupe and twelve brothers and sisters. She was a long time member of Oak Forest Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 2PM Friday, November 21, 2008 at Shepherd Memorial Park. The Rev. James Stroupe will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Flesher’s Fairview Health Care Center, Employee Christmas Fund, 3016 Cane Creek Rd. Fairview, NC, 28730.
www.thosshepherd.com

WRIGHT, Gloria (Martinez)

Lhendri479 — 20 Nov 2008 5:33:25 GMT

Gloria Martinez Wright was born on December 2, 1940 in Poughkeepsie, NY and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Gloria was the only child of Henry and Athelia Martinez. She received her education from Fox Lane High School in Mt. Kisco, NY, graduating from high school in 1958. She went on to receive a BA from Endicott Jr. College in Beverly, MA. On August 14, 1960, Gloria was united in marriage to Billy W. Wright of Summerdale, AL. To the union were born three children, Leeanne M. Gowen of Georgia, Julie A. Smith, Asheville, North Carolina, and Mark W. Wright of California. Grandchildren include Noah Wright, Zachary Alexander, and Brittney Gowen. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Billy, her three children and spouses, 3 grandchildren, plus several cousins residing in New York state. During their marriage, Gloria and Billy traveled throughout Europe when Billy was with the US Army for 23 years. Gloria served with the Dept. of Defense in the Engineering Unit of the V Corps. She also worked as Administrator in Civil Service at Ft. Bliss, Texas working on the XM1 Tank. Gloria was an active member in Buddy Gibbs Encounters Sunday School Class and Mud Creek Baptist Church in Henderson. She enjoyed music and participating in the Asheville group of Sweet Adelines as a bass singer when she joined a quartet called "Joyful Noise". Gloria had many friends and was known for her enthusiasm in worship, praising the Lord and witnessing to others about Jesus Christ and salvation. She was a strong supporter of the United States troops and led efforts to send packages to them at Christmas and other times during the year. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21, at Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Drive, in Hendersonville, NC at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery in Black Mountain at 12:00 PM. A light lunch will be held in the church's fellowship hall at 1:15 PM Friday.
Memorials may be given to the ALS Association, Jim “Catfish” Hunter Chapter, 120-101 Penmarc Dr. Raleigh, NC 27603.
www.thosshepherd.com

BASTIAN, Gerard E

Lhendri479 — 20 Nov 2008 5:30:28 GMT

Gerard E. Bastian
(January 7, 1907 - November 17, 2008)

Gerard E. Bastian, 101, of Hendersonville,NC passed away Monday, November 17, 2008 at Carolina Village Medical Center.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School in 1925 and the Ohio State University in 1930. A US Army veteran he was employed as an IRS Agent in the Cleveland area and later continued his career as Controller and Treasurer of the Cleveland Punch and Shears Corporation, where he eventually sat on the Board of Directors. A Henderson County resident for over 38 years, he was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

He is survived by his son Gene MaGruder, and a host of friends.

A memorial service will be held at 10AM, Friday, November 21, 2008 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Chapel of the Angels. Father John Aurilia will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Four Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, 571 South Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff of Carolina Village, Four Seasons Hospice, and special caregivers, Kristen Baldwin and Natasha Wilkes for their care and love.
www.thosshepherd.com

GIBBONS, R Michael

Lhendri479 — 20 Nov 2008 5:26:36 GMT

R. Michael Gibbons, 62, of Hendersonville,NC passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at the residence of his daughter.
Formerly of the South Side of Chicago, he was the son of Charlotte Gibbons of Chicago, IL and the late Richard Gibbons, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Maureen Gibbons.

He retired from the City of Chicago Police Department. He was a member of the Hendersonville American Legion Post # 77 and a member of the Greenville Shriners Club.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Vera Jean; dear father of Timothy Gibbons and his wife Maria, Jennifer Buckner and her husband Will; proud poppa of Jacueline Perez, Danielle, Kathryn, Mia Gibbons, and Luke Buckner; Sister Nancy Edwards and her husband John; loving uncle to Bridget Tubbs and her husband Sean, Christopher Edwards and his wife Jeannine and Molly Edwards.

He is preceded in death by his father and sister Maureen Gibbons.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21, 2008 at 11:00AM at Thos. Shepherds Church Street Chapel. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 20, 2008 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given in honor of Mr. Gibbons to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, 950 West Faris Rd. Greenville, SC 29605 or American Legion Post #77, 216 4th Ave W, Hendersonville, NC 28739

www.thosshepherd.com

CASE, Luther Lee

Lhendri479 — 20 Nov 2008 5:22:46 GMT

Luther Lee Case
Born in Buncombe Co., NC on Oct. 1, 1931
Died on Nov. 18, 2008 and resided in Asheville, NC.

Service: Pending

Luther Lee Case, 77, of 39 Rose Hill Rd., Asheville, died on Tuesday, November 18 2008, at Memorial Campus Mission Hospitals.

A native of Buncombe Co., Mr. Case was the son of the late Frank and Nellie Kirkendall Case.

Mr. Case worked for the Buncombe Co. School System. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, in Marion.

Mr. Case is survived by his wife, Minnie Buckner; son, Larry Case and wife Kimberly, of Asheville; and grandchildren, Larry Case, Aaron Surrett, and Danny Case.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
www.grocefuneralhome.com

MORRIS, Robert Moore

Lhendri479 — 20 Nov 2008 5:20:52 GMT

Robert Moore Morris
Born in Houston, Texas on Aug. 13, 1913
Died on Nov. 18, 2008 and resided in Asheville, NC.

Visitation: Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
Memorial Service: Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008

Robert Moore Morris, 95, of Asheville, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at his residence.

Born in The Heights, Houston, TX, on August 13, 1913, he was the son of the late Barney Lockhart and Nancy Jane Moore Morris. His father was a minister in the Christian Church.

Mr. Morris grew up in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. He graduated from high school in 1931, in St. Louis. He then moved with his brother to southern California to attend the University of Southern California, where he was a member of the Trojan Band and marched in the Rose Bowl Parade on January 1, 1932.

Mr. Morris returned to St. Louis and graduated from Washington University in 1936 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He was then commissioned to the U.S. Army Reserve. In 1936, he married Barbara Gene Hart.

Mr. Morris worked for Monsanto Chemical Co., in Missouri and Massachusetts. During WWII, he was assigned to TNT production for Longhorn Ordinance Works, in Karnak, TX.

After the war, he worked at Monsanto, in Texas City, TX. He survived the Texas City explosion of April, 1947, and was involved in the rebuilding of the plant and contributed much to the understanding and history of the Disaster. His career continued at Monsanto, and he eventually became the VP of the Organic Division. In the mid-1960s, he became CEO of Wheeling Steel Co. In the late 60s, he went to California for the creation of Norton Simon, Inc. In 1971, he became VP of Northwest Industries and CEO of Velsicol Chemical.

After retiring in 1978, he became a Federal Bankrupcy Trustee and the owner/manager of Ambiance Restaurant. In 2000, he moved to Asheville, where he was a resident of the Grove Arcade Building. Mr. Morris maintained an active and independent financial trading operation until his death.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his brother, Barney, his sister, Lutie, his wife and mother of his children, Barbara Gene Hart, and his son, Jon Robert Morris.

Mr. Morris is survived by his daughters, Susanne M. Glasscock and husband Melbern, of Houston, TX, and Pamela M. Young, of Columbia, SC; wife, Frances Lee Morris; grandchildren, Anne Elizabeth, David, Burke, Amanda, Elizabeth, and Rachel; and great-grandchildren, Larkin, Kyrie, Dexter, and Lorelei.

A memorial service with Asheville neighbors will be held on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. in the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
A service in Texas will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Building Fund for the Susanne Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, Rice University, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, TX, 77251-1892.

www.grocefuneralhome.com

Terry L Saunders

jcabowers — 19 Nov 2008 3:33:23 GMT

Terry L. Saunders
Died: Saturday, March 20, 1999

Terry Lamont Saunders, 55, Millersport, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 20 at his residence.

Born March 30, 1943, Logan, son of Dan Saunders of Roswell, N.M. and the late Virginia Marie Sprankel Stivison, he was married to Joan Elaine Pletcher Saunders, who survives.

He was an assistant transportation manager for Olen Corporation in Columbus. He was a member of Lancaster Eagles 2120, Buckeye Lake Eagles 2801 and Amanda Masonic Lodge 509 F&AM.

Also surviving are a son, Pastor R.D. (Shelli) Saunders of Largo, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Joe (Mindy) Wellman of Yorktown, Va., and Dawn Saunders and companion Scott Wollett of Pleasantville; two stepsons, Trevor Schorr and Andy Schorr, both of Lancaster; nine grandchildren; a brother, Daniel "Tim" (Debbie) Saunders of Rockbridge; a sister, Mrs. Wayne (Anita) Bowlby of Logan; father-in-law Ray (Barb) Pletcher of Heath; mother-in-law Margaret Pletcher of Lancaster; sister-in-law Mrs. John (Diane) Stalter of Lancaster; and several nieces and nephews.

He also was preceded in death by his stepfather, Wayne Stivison.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Roberts Funeral Home with Pastor R.D. Saunders and the Rev. Bruce C. Livingstone officiating.

Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Central Ohio Diabetes Association, 1803 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43212.

*WALKER, L H "Luke"

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 11:05:32 GMT

WALKER, L. H. (LUKE) - age 72, of White Pine,TN passed away Monday, November 17, 2008, at Fort Sanders Medical Center. He was a member of Rock Bridge Baptist Church and a retired employee of Dillard Smith Construction co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Walker. He is survived by son, David B. Walker of White Pine; sisters, Ella Marsh of Rutledge and Marie Kennedy of Knoxville. Funeral services are Wednesday, 8 PM, in Fielden Chapel with Rev. Ted Phillips officiating. Interment Thursday, 11 AM, in Jefferson Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 6-8 PM at Fielden Funeral Home New Market.

Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 11/19/2008

BEATY, Ray Bruce

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 9:02:16 GMT

BEATY, RAY BRUCE, SR. - age 87, of 139 Woodby Fridley Road, Sweetwater,TN formerly of Tellico Plains,TN passed away 3:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at his home. Member of Open Door Baptist Church, Sweetwater. Former member and deacon of New Providence Baptist Church, Tellico Plains. Served two years in the Civilian Conservation Corps prior to entering the military. Veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Force for four years. Retired from TWRA after 30 years as manager of Tellico Fish Hatchery. Son of the late Newton and Malita Beaty. Survivors: wife of 66 years, Nellie L. Beaty; daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Bill Jones, Chattanooga, Betty and John French, Tellico Plains, Carolyn and Rob Scott, Winter Haven, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Pam Beaty, Sweetwater; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brothers, Fred Beaty, Madisonville, Sam Beaty, Columbus, OH; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Reece and Edith Lynn, Maryville, Bill & Sue Stephens, Tellico Plains; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by 4 sisters, 10 brothers. Funeral 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Ted Watson, Rev. Rick Atkins, Bruce Beaty officiating. Interment 2:00 p.m. Friday, New Providence Cemetery. Graveside military honors provided by V.F.W. Post 5156. Family will receive friends 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.

Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 11/19/2008

HOUSEHOLDER, Marjorie (Lopasser)

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:59:52 GMT

HOUSEHOLDER, MARJORIE LOPASSER - age 81, of Seymour,TN passed away November 17, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benton Householder; parents, James & Cora Mae Lopasser; brothers, Fred Lopasser and Theodore Lopasser; and a sister, Mildred Greenway. Survived by: sons and daughter-in-law: Gary Benton & Janet Householder, Charles Edward Householder; grandchildren: Russell Householder & wife Holly of Cypress, TX, Audra Webb & husband Dr. Michael Webb of Seymour, Christopher Householder and Andrea Householder of Seymour; great-grandchildren: Aidan Vance Webb, Charlotte Mae Householder, and Benjamin Wyatt Householder; sister, Betty Cotham, several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 7 PM Thursday in the chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, with Pastor Bruce Yates officiating. Interment 1 PM Friday in Chilhowee Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4:30-7 PM Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN 37865 (865) 577-2807. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)

Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 11/19/2008

FIELDS, Rebecca Darlene

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:55:44 GMT

FIELDS, REBECCA DARLENE - age 54 of Powell, TN passed away Monday afternoon at her home. She was employed by Food City Bakery. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Fields of Powell; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Andrew Moore of Heiskel; son and daughter-in-law, William and Teresa Fields of Powell; grandchildren, Caylin and Addison Moore, Cameron and Billy Fields, Shawna, Timmy and Ian Graves; mother, Clara Cox; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joann and Earl Coward, Brenda Lowery, Bobbie and Sonny Cole, Donna Richardson and Robin McGinnis; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Gail Cox. Funeral service will be at 7 pm Thursday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel with Rev. Bill Suttles officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Friday at Woodhaven Cemetery in Claxton for and 11 a.m. graveside service. Family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Thursday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel.

Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 11/19/2008

MILLER, Ronald Lee

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:53:25 GMT

MILLER, RONALD LEE - age 59 of Pigeon Forge,TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 17, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. He was a member of St. Johns in Sandusky, Ohio and attended New Hope Church in Sevierville. Ron was the owner of Outback Leather and Old Tyme Photos and Weddings, and he enjoyed traveling and riding his Harley. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Ellen Miller. Survivors include his: loving wife of 25 years, Mary Miller; son and daughter-in-law, Toby and Tiffany Miller; daughter and son-in-law, Amber Miller-Brown and Greg Brown; grandgirls, Lindsay and Laney Miller; aunt, Ruth Miller; special friends, Mike McKillips, Don Roper. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Memorial Foundation, Hope Lodge, 2008 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37203. Funeral service 3 PM Thursday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Maples and Rev. Dan Nix officiating. Entombment will follow in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 1-3 PM Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)

Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 11/19/2008

PYLES, Marvin Lee

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:50:26 GMT

PYLES, MARVIN LEE age 73 passed due to illness at NHC Oak Ridge, TN. Retired from Y-12 in Oak Ridge, TN. Preceded in death by father, Rubin Joseph Pyles; mother, Myrtle Lee Stooksbury Pyles; special mother, Pearl Pyles; brother, Delton & Marie Pyles; sister, Marilyn J. Pyles; brother-in-law, Ralph Stooksbury; mother-in-law, Hildegard Larson. Survivors: wife, Linda R. Pyles; daughter, Deanna Bussell; grandson, Billy Bussell; granddaughters, Britany & Tasha Bussell; brother, Kennith & wife Bobbie Pyles of Florida; sister, Lola Stooksbury; brothers, James C. Pyles of Ohio and Don C. Pyles; several nieces & nephews. Service 8 pm Friday Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. Rev. Dave Hicks officiating. Family & friends will meet 10:45 am Saturday at Pyles Cemetery for interment at 11 am. Henry Pyle Cemetery Loyston Pt. rd Andersonville, TN. The family will receive 6 to 8 pm Friday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. www.mynattfh.com

Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 11/19/2008

RUSSELL, James "Whitt"

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:48:21 GMT

RUSSELL, MR. JAMES (WHITT) - age 65 of New Tazewell, TN was born on June 11, 1943 and passed away on November 15, 2008. He was saved at an early age in his life. He was a beloved husband and cherished father who enjoyed his work and loved to fish and travel. Whitt was loved dearly and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his: parents: Sherman and Dorothy (Poore) Russell; daughter: Lori Allyson Russell. He was survived by his: wife of 45 years: Connie Faye (Powell) Russell of New Tazewell, TN; daughters: Jamie Russell of New Tazewell, TN, Robin Russell of Chattanooga, TN; brother: Bill Russell of Tazewell, TN. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 19, 2008 from 5 until 8 PM at Claiborne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Kenny Clark and Reverend Eddie Overholt officiating. The eulogy will be delivered by Debbie Hollin. Music will be provided by David Painter. Burial will follow in the Hooper Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jimmie Bell, James Russell, Pat Shelly, Dennis England, Dexter Day, and Marshell Smith. Honorary pallbearers: Dr. Carroll Rose, Charles Brooks, Glen Campbell, Terry Wolfenbarger, Rick Keck, Clay Neely and Carson Honeycutt. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.claibornefuneralhome.com

Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 11/19/2008

MALONE, Bernice (Smallen)

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:44:43 GMT

MALONE, BERNICE SMALLEN - 79, of Loudon,TN died Monday November 17, 2008 at Loudon Health Care Center. Bernice was of the Baptist faith & preceded in death by husband, Gib Malone; parents, John B. & Blanch Cook Smallen; brothers, Jesse & Kenny Smallen; & infant brother & sister. Survivors: 7 brothers, T.R. Smallen, Norman Smallen, Ebb Smallen, Andy & Alma Lou Smallen, Duke & Margaret Smallen, Wyman & Mary Smallen, Loudon & Johnny & Linda Smallen, Lenoir City; sister in law, Kenda Smallen, Loudon; several nieces & nephews. Funeral services 7 p.m. Wednesday Loudon Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Gary Cook & Rev. Ronnie Davis officiating. Interment 1 p.m. Thursday Loudon County Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday Loudon Funeral Home.

Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 11/19/2008

SAYLOR, Dorothy Evelyn (Buckner)

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:42:45 GMT

SAYLOR, DOROTHY EVELYN - age 74, of Wilkie Court, Granite Falls, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care. She was born February 20, 1934 in Knox Count, TN to the late Andrew J. Buckner, Sr. and Gladys P. Graham Buckner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Terry Campbell; a brother, Willam S. Buckner and a sister, Carolyn Stephens. Mrs. Saylor was a homemaker and dearly loved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include a son, Bruce Campbell and wife Deborah of Lenoir; a daughter, Mrs. Donna Knight and husband, Jimmy of Lenoir; four brothers, A.J. Buckner, Jr., Maynard Buckner, Herbert Buckner and Jerry L. Buckner all of Knoxville, TN; three sisters, Mrs. Lou O'Dell, Mrs. Faye Bomar and Mrs. Sue Brannen all of Knoxville, TN; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at Crestview Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Billy Greene. The body will be placed in the church thirty minutes prior to the service. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7:00-8:30 P.M. at Greer-McElveen Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers will be: Charles Campbell, Christopher Campbell, Rocky Banker, Shane Jones, Brett Jones and Tyler Jones. Memorial contributions may be made to: Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir, N.C. 28645. Online condolences may be left at www.greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com. Greer-McElveen Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 11/19/2008

LOWE, Elizabeth "Libby" (Cagle)

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:39:05 GMT

LOWE, ELIZABETH "LIBBY" CAGLE - age 48, passed away at her home Saturday, November 15th, 2008. She was an employee of Cagle Welding and Equipment for 21 years and was recently working for Scotts Plumbing Company. Libby was a 1978 graduate of Bearden High School and attended Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Clyde R. Sr. and Dorothy Cagle and Hubert and Beulah Miller. Libby is survived by her loving husband of 15 years and best friend, Mike Lowe; step-sons, Anthony and Christopher Lowe; father and step-mother, Clyde Jr. and Shirley Cagle, all of Knoxville; mother and step-father, Anne Cagle and Roy Hutchens; sister and brother-in-law, Stacey and Steve Fraker, and niece and nephew Ben and Sarah, all of Signal Mountain, TN; step-brothers, Dale and Greg Huskey; brother-in-law, Gerald Lowe and wife Bambi; brother-in-law, Richard Lowe and wife Robin; sister-in-law, Kim Williams and husband Dennis, all of Knoxville; former in-laws, John and Carolyn Houston of San Antonio, TX; several cousins and numerous nieces and nephews. The pallbearers will be Steve Fraker, Gerald Lowe, Anthony Lowe, Chris Lowe, Richard Lowe and Gordon Webb. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Thursday, November 20th, 2008 at Highland Memorial Funeral Home in Bearden with a service to follow at 8 PM. A committal service will be held at 11 AM Friday, November 21st, 2008 at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Highland Memorial Funerals and Cremations is in charge of the arrangements.

Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 11/19/2008

GRIM, James Kent

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:35:12 GMT

GRIM, JAMES KENT - age 78, of Knoxville,TN passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2008. James was retired from the United States Navy serving as Chief Petty Officer. He was a member of South Knoxville Baptist Church serving as an usher and a greeter. Preceded in death by brother, Eddie Grim. Survivors include wife, Barbara S. Grim; brother, John (Maggie) Maurer and niece, Martha Maurer of Fairborn, Ohio. James is also survived by his very dear friends, the Charles Davis family of Raleigh, Pittsburgh and Williamsburg. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM with Dr. Glenn Sullivan officiating. Memorial donations may be sent to South Knox Baptist Church, 522 Sevier Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. The family requests friends to call at their convenience at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway on Thursday, November 20, 2008 between the hours of 11:00 AM-8:00 PM. www.berryfuneralhome.com

Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 11/19/2008

DONEHEW, William

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:31:58 GMT

DONEHEW, WILLIAM (BILL) - 79, of Jonesville, Virginia, passed away Monday November 17, 2008 at his residence. A resident of Lee County, Virginia for most of his life. He attended Jonesville First Baptist Church. He was a retired hardware salesman with House Hasson Hardware. He was preceded in death by his parents, Odis and Rama Donehew. Surviving are: his wife: Dora Donehew of Jonesville, Virginia; two daughters: Gail Greer and husband, Dennis of Jonesville, Virginia, Kathy Harris and husband, John of Jonesville, Virginia; grandchildren: Britni Early and husband, Adam, April Harris, Chaston Harris Sabrina Cowden, and husband, Keith; and Windy Edgar; great-grandchildren: Blair Early and Seth Cowden; two brothers: Bob Donehew of Powder Springs, Tennessee, Leroy Donehew and wife, Joyce of Memphis, Tennessee; three sisters: Blanche Thomas of Powder Springs, Tennessee, Linda Johnson and husband, Denver of Powder Springs, Tennessee, Eileen Chapman of Powder Springs, Tennessee; special friends: Don and Shirley Sexton; special caregivers: Judy McPherson, Deanna Scott, Cathy Eldridge, and Sam. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Jonesville, Virginia. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Graveside services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Lee Memorial Gardens in Woodway, Virginia. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. to go to the cemetery in procession. Online condolences may be left for the Donehew family at www.arney-mullinsfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arney-Mullins Funeral Home of Jonesville, Virginia is in charge of arrangements.

Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 11/19/2008

WAGNER, Fred P

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:29:14 GMT

WAGNER, FRED P. - age 79 of Halls, TN passed away Tuesday November 18, 2008 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church; a member of the Masonic Lodge in PA having been both a Mason and a Shriner. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was preceded in death by parents: Fred and Stella Wagner; sister: Mrs. Sam (Dot) Griffin. Survived by wife of 55 years: Jean Reese Wagner; son: Michael Wagner and wife Flori of Leesburg, Va., Christopher Wagner and Lori Darling of Richmond, Va.; grandchildren: Darrell and Jessica; brother-in-law: Sam Griffin; special niece and husband: Jann and husband Rick Davis; several other nieces and nephews. Funeral service 7:30 P.M. Thursday Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Jim Widby officiating. Family and friends will meet at the main entrance to Greenwood Cemetery 10:45 A.M. Friday for interment at 11:00 A.M. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:30 P.M. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com

Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 11/19/2008

WOODS, Ethel May (Wolfenbarger)

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:27:20 GMT

WOODS, ETHEL MAY WOLFENBARGER - age 75 of Corryton,TN passed away Monday, November 17, 2008 at Ft. Sanders Medical Center after a valiant fight with Scleroderma and related challenges. Ethel graduated from Horace Maynard High School and East TN Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. She was retired after over thirty years in nursing. She attended Alice Bell Baptist Church. She was the consummate loving caregiver to countless. She deeply loved and was always grateful for the blessings of family, friends and her spectacular life. She was preceded in death by: parents, Burl and Emma Wolfenbarger; sister, Opal Inez Wolfenbarger; brothers Hubert Wolfenbarger, Allen Wolfenbarger, all of Luttrell, TN. Survived by husband of 53 years, Tom Woods; daughter Cindy Woods, Knoxville, TN; daughter Rebecca "Misty" Woods Hittie and son-in-law Ken Hittie, Hoover, AL; granddaughter Meredith Hittie, Orlando, FL; grandson Ryan Hittie, Auburn, AL; brother Jimmie Wolfenbarger, Corryton, TN; nephews, Jimmie Wolfenbarger, Jr. and wife Christy, Corryton, TN, Greg Wolfenbarger, Maynardville, TN; great nieces Britney and Breana Wolfenbarger, Corryton, TN. The funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2008, in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Toby Everett and Rev. Dennis Woods officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 am Friday, November 21, at Wyrick Cemetery at Clear Branch Baptist Church in Luttrell for an 11:00 am graveside service. Memorials may be made to ones charity of choice or to The Scleroderma Foundation-Development Department, 300 Rosewood Drive Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923, www.schleroderma.org, The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Bridges Funeral Home 5430 Rutledge Pike 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 11/19/2008

STARNES, Polly Marie (Bailey)

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:23:56 GMT

STARNES, POLLY MARIE BAILEY - age 62 of Bean Station, TN passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 11:46 AM at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was a member of Puncheon Camp Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, William Bill and Lizzie Bailey; brother, Herbert Bailey; and sister, Billie Waller. Survived by husband of 42 years, Roy Starnes; daughters, Connie and Pat Starnes of the home, Angie and son-in-law, Jeff White; granddaughter, Candice Everett and husband A.J. She had 3 great grandchildren: Darbee, Dyson and Drake; brothers, Charlie and Glenda Bailey, Edd and Judy Bailey, Dan and Robin Bailey, Leonard Bailey; sister, Jean and Johnny Graves; brother-in-law, JC Waller; sister-in-law, Louise Bailey. She had several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 PM, Saturday, November 22, 2008 in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Beeler and Rev. Darrell Williams officiating. Interment to follow in Liberty Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-9 PM, Friday, November 21, 2008 at the funeral home. Pallbearers are, Martin Nicley, Justin Nicley, Josh Bailey, Jordan Bailey, Joe Starnes, and Rusty Waller. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Home in Rutledge, TN.

Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 11/19/2008

WRIGHT, J B

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:21:18 GMT

WRIGHT, J.B. - age 94 of Andersonville,TN passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Weaver Funeral Home.

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TAPP, Bernice Marie

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:19:16 GMT

Bernice Marie Tapp, 76, of Harriman,TN died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, in Signature Health Services, Marietta, Ga.

She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by mother and father, Ada Bates and Fred Tapp; and brother, Fred Tapp Jr.

Survivors include niece, Cheryl Tapp Partington of Marietta; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Ben Partington, Megan Partington, Miranda Partington, Bart Tapp and Ashley Tapp, all of Marietta.

Graveside service and and burial was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Dyllis Cemetery, Harriman, with the Rev. Ed Neeley officiating. Evans Mortuary, Rockwood, was in charge of arrangements.

An online register is available at www.evansmortuary.net.
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KILPATRICK, Kelly Lee

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:17:44 GMT

Kelly Lee Kilpatrick, 49, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, in Blount Memorial Hospital, Maryville,TN after a 14-month battle with ovarian cancer.

A spiritual woman who spent her life making a difference in other peoples’ lives, she held a master’s degree in mental health counseling. She founded and operated The Ripple Effect, a charitable organization in Orlando, Fla., from 1990-2005. As an advocate for the homeless, she helped thousands through her organization by giving them a hand up with Saturday-morning feedings, voice mail and post office boxes. She also helped them obtain identification cards and offered bus rides back to a civil lifestyle with their family members. Her friendship enriched all the homeless to whom she gave a voice in the central Florida community.

A licensed counselor who worked for Camelot School, Kingston, and Youth Villages, Knoxville, she was a member of Association of Business and Professional Women, Red Hat Society and the Yak Yak Sisters. She will be remembered as an inspiring woman whom everyone loved. She wrote beautiful poetry that touched other’s hearts and minds. Many of her poems were published and sold under the name of “Creations by Kelly.” She made two inspiring presentations, one empowering teens and one inspiring women to live life optimistically and to persevere while battling cancer. She had been journaling her experiences and planned to publish a book, “One Curse, Many Blessings.”

Survivors include father, Barton Lee Kilpatrick Sr. of Lakeland, Fla.; brothers and sister-in-law, William and Sherry Kilpatrick and Buddy Kilpatrick, all of Lakeland; nephews, William Kilpatrick Jr. and Stephen A. Kilpatrick, both of Lakeland; nieces, Rachel Kilpatrick and Mary Kilpatrick, both of Lakeland; special friends and neighbors, including Anthony Franco, Tom Caruso and Jeff Kercher; dog, Jake; and cat, Cali.

A celebration of life was on Sunday, Nov. 16, in French Broad Church, Dandridge, TN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either Wind River Spiritual Center, 430 Larsen Lane, Tryon, NC 28782 www.windriverservices.com/home22; Ovarian Cancer Survivor’s Retreat, P.O. Box 1450, Missoula, MT 59806 www.campdream.org/donation; or ABWA women’s continued education, care of treasurer Debbie Shaw, 1533 Haley Lynn Road, Sevierville, TN 37862.
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KILGORE, Jerold

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:15:23 GMT

Jerold Kilgore, 65, of Harriman, TNdied Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at his home.

Born July 27, 1943, in Oliver Springs, he lived in Indiana for several years before moving back to Tennessee. He was a retired United States Steel Inc. crane operator in Gary, Ind. A U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a 32nd Degree Master Mason and a member of Dunes Masonic Lodge 741, F&AM, Portage, Ind.

He was preceded in death by parents, Lester Kilgore and Essie Daniels Kilgore; sister, Peggy McGuff; brother, Ray Kilgore; and sister-in-law, Christine Kilgore.

Survivors include daughters, Melissa Kilgore and fiancé Bradley Manis, and Brittany Kilgore, all of Harriman; grandchildren, Jamessa Kilgore, Jerold Anthony Kilgore, Izabella Kilgore and Serenna Jackson; brother, Lester Kilgore Jr. of Oliver Springs; sister, Reba Bridges of Oak Ridge; and special friend, Jackie Schubert.

Graveside service, with full military honors and Masonic rites, and burial were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Oliver Springs, with Pastor Garvan Walls officiating. Sharp Funeral Home, Oliver Springs, was in charge of arrangements.

An online register is available at www.sharpfh.com.
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JONES, Rosella (Shillings)

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:13:15 GMT

Rosella S. Jones, 77, of Harriman,TN died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, in Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge.

A loyal member of Emory Heights Baptist Church, Harriman, and a member of Keep Roane Beautiful, she touched the lives of many people and took care of many.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard E. Jones; son, Michael Wade Jones; and parents, Paul and Gertrude Shillings.

Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Janice and Tony Joel Huckaby of Powell and Patricia Jones Ward of Kingston; sons and daughter-in-law, William Howard and Suzy Ann Jones of Knoxville and Daniel Bryan Jones of Harriman; sister, Alice June White of Clinton; brothers, David Shillings of Jellico, Don Shillings of Oliver Springs and Carson Shillings of Harriman; grandchildren, Tonya Renee Huckaby and Amanda Marie Huckaby, both of Powell, and Kimberly Michele Pergrem of Knoxville; and great-grandchildren, William Dale Pergrem and Hailey Marie Vincent.

Funeral service was at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in Kyker Funeral Home chapel, Harriman, with the Rev. Pete Scarbrough, the Rev. Wayne Nelson and the Rev. Eddie Neeley officiating. Graveside service and burial were at 10 a.m. Tuesady, Nov. 18, at Harriman City Cemetery.

An online register is available at www.kykerfuneralhome.com.
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HICKS, Marion Terry

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:10:43 GMT

Marion Terry Hicks, 60, of Oakdale,TN died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2008, at his home.

He was preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Katherine Laymance Hicks; and brother, Oscar Hicks.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Brenda Brown Hicks; son Matthew Hicks of Oakdale; daughter, Angela Spears of Oakdale; grandchildren, Amanda Hicks, Joshua Hicks, Buffy Spears, Kendra Spears, Wesley Spears, Matthew Hicks and William Hicks; brothers, Ricky Hicks of Rockwood and Roger Hicks of Harriman; and sisters, Nancy Roberts of Midway, Regina Parks of Oakdale and Sherry Tucker of Coco Beach, Fla.

Funeral service was at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Davis Funeral Home, Harriman, with the Rev. John McCormick officiating. Graveside service and burial will be at noon Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Rose Cemetery.
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HELTON, Thomas Marshall

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:09:04 GMT

Thomas Marshall Helton, 62, of Kingston,TN died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008.

A U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam from 1968-70, he was a member of Kingston First Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by father, Floyd Helton.

Survivors include sons, Jonathan of Kingston and Eli of Knoxville; grandson, Tyler Helton of Loudon; mother, Willa Mae Helton of Loudon; brother, Richard Helton of Deer Lodge; uncle and aunt, Paul and Shirley Gaddis of Knoxville; aunt and uncle, Ann and Archie Gilmore of Niota; and several cousins.

Funeral service was at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, in Kyker Funeral Home chapel, Kingston. Graveside service and burial were at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at Kingston Memoral Gardens.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations toward funeral expenses.

An online register is available at www.kykerfuneralhome.com.
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EDGEMON, George Brown

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 8:07:23 GMT

George Brown Edgemon, 83, of Mer Rouge, La., died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, in Good Shepherd Medical Center, Longview, Texas.

A lifelong farmer and cotton ginner, he built cotton gins in several southern states. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served as a paratrooper. A 63-year member of the American Legion, he was past commander of American Legion Post 51, Bastrop, La. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and a member of the Sons of the Revolution. An avid gardener, he loved to fish.

He was preceded in death by father, Kimball Edgemon; mother, Clara Brown Edgemon; brothers, Cyrus Reuben Edgemon and Kimball Edgemon Jr.; sister, Dorothy Edgemon Senatore; and son, George Rickey Edgemon.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Sheri Edgemon Young and Eugene Young of Sunset, La., and Angela Edgemon Thrash and Keith Thrash of Kilgore, Texas; sisters, Clara Belle Pickle and Alice Chapman, both of Ten Mile,TN and Vivian Gail Pelham of Whitney, Texas; grandchildren and spouses, Colby Brown and Sarah Rabatin, Hartwell Shane and Amanda Young and Shanari Young; great-grandchildren, Landon Allen Rabatin, Logan Young, Kinslee Young, Morgan Taylor and Lee Scott Taylor; and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Ten Mile Baptist Church, Ten Mile. Funeral service will follow, with the Rev. Shane Clark officiating. Graveside service and burial will be at Edgemon Cemetery. Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop, is in charge of arrangements.
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CROX, James H "Slim"

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 7:59:19 GMT

James H. “Slim” Crox, 81, of Lenoir City,TN died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008.

A faithful member of Cave Creek Missionary Baptist Church, he served as a deacon for 44 years. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in the Philippines and was retired from Fruit of the Loom, Lenoir City.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mary “Tootsie” Crox; parents, Charles and Louella Crox; brothers, Arthur and John; and sisters, Jack, Rosella and Rose.

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Juanita and John Patterson of Lenoir City; son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Becky Crox of Lenoir City; grandchildren and spouses, Jeff Crox, Melissa and Todd Garner and Jamey and Kim Patterson; great-grandchildren, Ashley Lane and fiancé Dustin Lyles, Katie Patterson, Drew Garner and Audrey Patterson; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Hester and Gene Malone of Cave Creek; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Cave Creek Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jamey Patterson and the Rev. Jeremy Sexton officiated. Graveside service, Graveside service, with military honors by the Loudon County Veterans Honor Guard, and burial were at Cave Creek Cemetery, with the Rev. Matt Childress officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City, was in charge of arrangements.

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SHERIDAN, Michael F

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 7:55:31 GMT

Colchester, CT - Michael F . Sheridan, 60, husband of Suzanne Newman Sheridan of Colchester died Monday Nov. 17, 2008, at the Middlesex Hospital in Middletown.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday Nov. 21, 2008 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church on Norwich Ave., Colchester. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Colchester with full military honors. There are no calling hours. Belmont Funeral Home of Colchester is taking care of arrangments.

Published in The Day on 11/19/2008 www.theday.com

SCOTT, Donald D

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 7:54:15 GMT

Groton, CT - Donald D. Scott, 74, of Groton, passed away at his home on Nov. 15, 2008.
He was born in Norwich on Nov. 29, 1933, to the late Dana M. and Annett (Epps) Scott.

He is survived by a daughter, Leslie Scott Porter and her husband, Antionn Porter of New Orleans, La., a daughter, Melissa Scott Walker and her husband, De Morris Walker of Atlanta, Ga.; and grandchildren, Xian Scott Porter, Zara Scott Porter and Marguerite Scott Walker. He also leaves behind a longtime companion, Shirley Langford; a brother, Ronald Scott and his wife, Johnnie Dell of Norwich; an aunt, Lorretta Lacy of Norwich and an aunt, Mrs. Bernice Silva as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m until the time of the memorial service at 12 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, at Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St., Norwich Interment will immediately follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Norwich.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donald's honor to The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund, Greater New London County, P.O. Box 1308, New London, CT 06320.

Published in The Day on 11/19/2008 www.theday.com

MALLECK, George J

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 7:51:45 GMT

New London, CT - George J. Malleck, of New London, died on Nov. 17, 2008, at his home.
He was born on Sept. 24, 1921, in Baldwinsville, Mass., he was the son of George and Elizabeth Estonia Malleck.

He was the widower of Phyllis McLaughlin Malleck, whom he married in New London on April 11, 1944.

Mr. Malleck retired in 1983, from Pfizer, where he was a Lab. Tech Supervisor.

He was a communicant and usher at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church. He was an avid fisherman, gardener, and New York Sports Team Fan. During retirement, he enjoyed traveling around the world. He was always fully involved with all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his children, George Malleck of Arlington, Va., Andrew Malleck of Silver Springs, Md., Kevin Malleck of Springfield,Va., and Timothea Kydd of New London; his sisters, Elizabeth Mueller and Theresa Dittman, both of Waterford; his grandchildren, Stephen, Andrew, Elizabeth, Ian, Ashley, and Adam Malleck; Logan and Alexander Kydd and Colin Malleck, and three great-grandchildren.

The funeral procession will begin to assemble at 10 a.m. on Friday at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 181 Ocean Ave., New London and will proceed to a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Huntington St., New London. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Published in The Day on 11/19/2008 www.theday.com

LASKEY, John W

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 7:49:38 GMT

Newington, CT - John W. Laskey, 64, of Newington, passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Hartford Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Richinick) Laskey for 32 years.
He was born in New London, he was the son of Walter Laskey and the late Dolores (Batchelder) Laskey. He was a Newington resident for over 30 years. John was employed for many years by New England Safety Shoe in Newington. John was a member of St. Mary's Church, Newington and the Knights of Pyithias, John Hay Lodge #6. John was a U.S. Air Force veteran, he served his country proudly during the Vietnam War. John was an avid golfer, he enjoyed playing cards at the Senior Center and having coffee with the "guys" at Steve's Place.

A loving husband and father, he leaves his wife, Barbara, his daughter, the apple of his eye, Megan Laskey of Newington; his father, Walter Laskey of Groton; his brother, Bill Laskey and his wife, Karen, and their children, Kristin and Dayne of Gales Ferry; his brother's-in-law, William Richinick of Auburn, Mass., Paul Richinick and his wife, Mary, of Charlton, Mass., and Gary Richinick and his wife. Mary. of Santa Monica, Calif.

His funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, from the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Newington. Interment with military honors will follow in West Meadow Cemetery. Relative and friends are invited to call from 4 - 8 p.m. on Thursday at Newington Memorial.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111.

To share a memory with the family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com

Published in The Day on 11/19/2008 www.theday.com

KROHN, Florence "Flossie" Eleanor (Newbury)

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 7:47:11 GMT

Waterford, CT - Florence Eleanor (Newbury) Krohn, 101, of Quaker Hill died at her residence Monday Nov. 17, 2008. She is the widow of widow of Albert C.J. Krohn.
She was born in 1907, in Groton to Horace Manchester Newbury and Annie Stoll Newbury, she was the seventh of eight children. Her father descended from a long line of sea captains, one of whom was caught in Arctic ice on his whaling ship. Her mother's family descended from a line of stonecutters some of whose work graces the Cedar Grove Cemetery in New London.

She was predeceased by her siblings, Horace Newbury (Irene) of Chicago, Ill., Charles Newbury (Estell) of Groton, Irwin Newbury (Dorothy) of Groton, Ruth Marshall (Arnold) of Hudson Falls, N.Y., Allen Newbury (Mildred) of Groton, Louise Tracy (Edgar) of Waterford, and Tracy Newbury of Groton.

She leaves her children, Karl Krohn of Lakeside, Calif., Karen Krohn and her husband, John Pendergast of Quaker Hill, Dale Borchert and long time companion, Larry Hubbard of Fairfield, Ohio and Peter Krohn of Quaker Hill. She also leaves behind three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews.

Florence was schooled in a one room schoolhouse on Eastern Point in Groton, then went to the Groton Heights Elementary School. She took the ferry across the river from Groton to New London to attend Chapman Tech where she received a ribbon for perfect attendance throughout the four years. She continued on to the New London Business School on State Street. She worked at the Western Union Telegraph Office, Palmer's Bed Quilt Mill, the business office of the Southern New England Telephone Company, and the Faria Company, while raising the family.

She was a great adventurer, traveling by tramp steamer to Panama and touring by 'motor car' to the South with her sisters when young and to England and Europe later. At age 82 she went hostelling from Italy to Denmark with her daughter.

She was an all-around athlete and enjoyed hiking, clamming, oystering, biking and golf. She enjoyed tennis, ice skating and skiing into her 80s when her sight failed. She was always outdoors digging, planting, and weeding her many gardens.

'Flossie', as she was affectionately known by friends and family, was much loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern CT, 403 North Frontage Rd., Waterford, CT 06385; or organization of choice.

Services and burial will be private. Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London is assisting the family.

Published in The Day on 11/19/2008 www.theday.com

ELLIOTT, Donald E

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 7:42:17 GMT

Montville, CT - Donald E. Elliott, 67, of 63 Fowler Dr., died unexpectedly Saturday morning at The William W. Backus Hospital.
He was born in New London on July 5, 1941, and was the son of Beatrice (McKay) Elliott of Norwich and the late Kenneth Elliott.

For most of his life, Donald was a self employed carpenter renovating apartment buildings. He also worked at Electric Boat and and the former United Nuclear Corp. Don enjoyed helping his friends at the V.F.W. Post 10004 in Jewett City.

On May 14, 1958, he married his loving wife, Iris (Hampe) Elliott of 50 years, at St. Patrick Church in Mystic, she survives him.

Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by his precious daughter, Vicky Aulik and her husband, Craig, of Griswold; two grandsons, William and Alan Aulik both of Griswold; two brothers, Daniel Elliott of Uncasville and Kenneth Elliott of California; one sister, Elly Keating and her husband, Ron, of Norwich; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by one brother, Richard Elliott.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday at the Guillot Funeral Home 75 So. B. St. Taftville. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the V.F.W. Post 10004 Taylor Hill Rd., Jewett City, CT 06351.

Published in The Day on 11/19/2008 www.theday.com

CONNOR, Harry Laurence

Lhendri479 — 19 Nov 2008 7:40:13 GMT

Old Saybrook, CT - Harry Laurence Connor, 80, of Old Saybrook, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at home.
Mr. Connor was born in Lewiston, Maine, on Aug. 24, 1928, the son of the late Harry Daniel Connor and Margaret Gahagan Connor. As a youth growing up in Lewiston, he enjoyed many athletic activities, including boxing, hockey, and football.

Mr. Connor attended St. Patrick's School in Lewiston from grade 1 through 8. His family then moved to Venice, Calif., where he attended Venice Polytechnic High School. The family then returned to Lewiston, where he graduated from Lewiston High School in 1946.

Following high school, he attended the Newman Preparatory School in Boston, Mass., then entered Bates College, where he studied journalism. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1951, and served aboard the USS Briareus, AR12, and the USS Proteus, AS19. He was honorably discharged in 1955. While in the service, he met Margaret Holly of Groton, and they were married in 1955. Margaret preceded Harry in passing in February, 2003.

After his military service, he attended the University of Maine and the University of Missouri School of Journalism, graduating from the latter in 1959. Upon graduation, Harry became a reporter for the Hartford Courant, and he and Margaret settled in Old Mystic.

Between 1959 and 1968, he was employed by General Dynamics Corp. as a technical writer and editor and public relations assistant, and also worked as a newspaper reporter and editor, science editor, corporate public relations man, and college teacher before joining the University of Delaware staff in 1968. He was the Director of the Office of Public Information at Delaware from 1969 until 1979, earning his MA in Communications in 1976.

From 1979 through 1981, he worked as the Director of Public Information at Miami University, where he also taught Journalism.

In 1981, he and Margaret returned to Connecticut, where Harry worked as a Technical Writer and Editor at General Dynamics in Groton, then moved over to the U.S. Naval Undersea Warfare Center in New London as a Technical Writer and Editor. He earned several awards and recognitions in this position before retiring in 1993. Margaret became permanently disabled in 1981, and Harry devoted his life to caring for her at home and providing her with the fullest life possible until her death in 2003.

In 2006, Harry began a happy new chapter of his life when he met Judith Gardiner of Old Saybrook at a cookout at the home of Scott Schoonmaker, his nephew. Harry and Judy were married in June, 2007, and settled in Old Saybrook.

He was a devoted father and grandfather who loved to spend time with his family. His hobbies included golf, travel, reading, liberal politics, and listening to the music of the big bands.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Judy, son, Andrew, his wife, Greta and their daughter, Margot; and son, Colin, and his partner, Morgan Grimes.

Remembered are his wife, Margaret, sister, Margaret and brothers, Kenneth and Jerome, who predeceased him.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at the First Church of Christ in Saybrook (Congregational), 366 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT 06475, Ph. 860-388-3008. The service will be followed by a reception for friends and family.

Donations in lieu of flowers, may be sent to Lewiston Education Fund, 36 Oak St., Lewiston, ME 04240 207-795-4100 Email: lef@lewistonpublicschools.org www.lewistoneducationfund.org

Published in The Day on 11/19/2008 www.theday.com

Cannon, Mamie Geneva

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:57:38 GMT

Cannon, Mamie Geneva age 76 of Lenoir City,TENNESSEE passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2001 at the Loudon Hospital. She formerly attended Calvary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Padgett Cannon; brother, Clarence Roberts; and sisters, Maude Roberts and Alice Roberts. Survived by children, Carl Cannon, Gene Cannon, Mamie Letsinger and husband, Alvin, Johnny Cannon and Danny Cannon all of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Tonya White, Alan Letsinger and Krystal Cannon; great grandchildren, D. J., Corey and soon to be born, Brittany; sisters, Mary Lee Wright of Harriman and Edna Anderson of Nashville; brothers, Henry Roberts of Harriman and James (Bud) Roberts of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Click Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronny Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Lake View Cemetery. Serving as pall bearers, Rick Sarten, Steve Sarten, Travis Marcum, James Massengill, Steve Voiles and Larry Pellom. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City,TENNESSEE is serving the family of Geneva Cannon.

Westmoreland, H. E., Jr.

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:56:27 GMT

Westmoreland, H. E., Jr. age 73 of Lenoir City,TENNESSEE passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2001 at the Park West Medical Center. He was an Elder of the Lenoir City Church of Christ for 30 years. He served in Okinawa during the Korean War. Mr. Westmoreland retired from Viskase in Loudon after 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, H. E. and Inez Westmoreland Sr. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Virginia Partin Westmoreland; daughters, Joy Westmoreland, Hope Fine and husband, Greg of Lenoir City, Faith Graves and husband, John of Soddy-Daisy; granddaughters, Jessica Fine, Casey and Corey Graves; also Lisa Moser Arp and Jarrod L. Ryan who were like grandchildren to him; brother, J. B. Westmoreland of Bridgeport, AL. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Lenoir City Church of Christ. The body will lie in state from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the Lenoir City Church of Christ with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. Mr. Kent Bailey and Mr. Albert Griffin will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Lake View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Heart Association, 4708 Papermill Road, Knoxville, Tn. 37909. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City,TENNESSEE is serving the family of H. E. Westmoreland.

Williams, Robert Wayne

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:55:45 GMT

Williams, Robert Wayne age 40 of Lenoir City,TENNESSEE passed away suddenly Thursday morning December 6, 2001 at his home. Robert was of the Baptist faith. Survivors: son, Bradley Alexander Williams of Lenoir City; mother, Nellie Williams Gentry of Knoxville; brother, John Ray Williams of Lexington, KY; sisters, Patricia Ann West and husband Steve of Winston Salem, NC, Rita Faye Williams of Las Vegas, nephew, John Daniel Williams; niece, Sheri West. NV; fiance', Carolyn Duncan of Lenoir City. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lake View Cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Ronnie Jones officiating. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City,TENNESSEE is serving the Williams family.

Simpson, Roy L.

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:55:00 GMT

Simpson, Roy L. - age 78, of Farragut,TENNESSEE passed away Friday evening, December 7, 2001 at the Etowah Health Care Center. Roy was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. He was retired from ORNL working in the Instrumentation and Control Division for 35 years. Roy served in the United States Navy during WWII aboard the USS Threat in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. He was a charter member of the Farragut Ruitan Club. Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Clara (Toppie) Simpson; parents, Floyd and Velma Hutsell Simpson; step-mother, Clemmie Simpson; brothers, Bill and Joseph Simpson. He is survived by his children: Dr. Joe Simpson and wife, Sandra of Lenoir City, Jim Simpson and wife, Sandi of Knoxville, Suzanne Robbins and husband, Mark of Farragut; grandchildren: Andrew and Natalie Simpson, Stephanie and Graham Simpson, Joseph, Jason and Justin Robbins; brothers, Nelson Simpson of Athens and Milton Simpson of Niota; sisters, Helen Capizzi of Chicago and Nell Anderson of Athens; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, December 10, followed by a funeral service at 7:30 p.m. at the Concord United Methodist Church. Rev. Bill Kilday will officiate. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City,TENNESSEE by 9 a.m. Tuesday, December 11, and proceed to the Grassy Cove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Crossville,TENNESSEE for an 11 a.m. E.S.T. graveside service with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Concord UMC Youth Fund, 11020 Roane Dr. Knoxville, 37922.Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City is serving the family of Roy Simpson.

Crook, Jerry C.

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:54:05 GMT

Crook, Jerry C., age 84 of Lenoir City,TENNESSEE passed away Sunday, December 9, 2001 at the Ft. Sanders Loudon Hospital. He was a member of the Lenoir City Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a member of the Lions Club and was a Veteran of WW II serving in the Marines and was a survivor of Iwo Jima. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Corrie Frye Crook and a half-brother, Edward Crook; he is survived by his wife, Roberta Holbrook Crook of Lenoir City; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Crook of Loudon; Grandson, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Crook of Nashville and granddaughter, Joy Elizabeth Crook of Norfolk, VA. A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 2 p.m. the River Oaks Place with Rev. Ken Phillips officiating. Family and close friends are invited. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City,TENNESSEE is serving the family of Jerry Crook.

Thurston, Dorothea Bushnell Perkins

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:53:13 GMT

Thurston, Dorothea Bushnell Perkins age 95 of Farragut, TN, formerly of Bend, OR, passed away Friday afternoon December 7, 2001 at Park West Hospital in Knoxville, TN. Dorothea was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Bend, OR. She was an Art Teacher for many years in the Eugene Oregon Public Schools. Dorothea was much loved by all and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Drew W. Perkins, who was the father of her children and Ed Thurston; sister, Alice Forrester. Survivors: children, Roger Perkins and wife Martha of Berlin, CT, John Perkins of East Brunswick, NJ, Pam Rose and husband David who live near Oxford, England and Paula Perkins of Farragut, TN; grandchildren, Jeffrey Perkins, Larry Perkins, Shari Baker, Kimberly Belfour, Sally Rose, Jo Rose, Holly Denman, Roy Denman and Mary Denman; 14 great grandchildren; brother, Wilbur Bushnell of Oregon; 3 nieces and 2 nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Dorothea's P E O organization, which is a philanthropic educational group who helps young people with scholarships. Make checks payable to P E O Foundation and send % Bette Johnson, 2122 Northwest Fifth Street, Bend, Oregon 97701. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the family of Dorothea Perkins Thurston.

Luckett, Mary Kathleen

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:52:24 GMT

Luckett, Mary Kathleen age 83 of Lenoir City,TENNESSEE passed away Wednesday morning, December 12, 2001 at her home. Kathleen had been a member of Central United Methodist Church in Lenoir City since 1947. She was a member of the Progressive Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by her husband of 63 years, W. H. (Henry) Luckett; daughter, Sandra Cruze of Lenoir City; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Joanne Luckett of Ooltewah, Mike and Nancy Luckett of Orlando, Fl; grandchildren, Brad Ledford of Chrisman, Ill, Kelly Luckett West of Lebanon, Angie Luckett Demoski of Mt. Juliet, Geoff Luckett of Orlando, Fl, Kevin Luckett of Jacksonville, Fl, and Amanda Luckett of Ashville, Oh; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Friday at Central United Methodist Church with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. at the church. Rev. Mark Gooden and Rev. Eddie Click officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to the Lake View Cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the United Volunteer Sunday School Class. Serving as pallbearers, Clifford Moore, Brad Ledford, Geoff Luckett, Kevin Luckett, Joe Malone, Ernie Demoski and Tim West. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to C. U. M. C., 201 B Street, Lenoir City, TN. 37771 Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Kathleen Luckett.

Henn, Jan RPh

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:51:28 GMT

Henn, Jan age 44 of Lenoir City, TENNESSEE formerly of Farragut and Rogersville,TENNESSEE passed away Wednesday evening December 12, 2001 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville TENNESSEE. Jan was a devoted Christian wife and mother and a member of Two Rivers Church in Farragut. She was a graduate of Rogersville High School. She attended Carson Newman College and East Tennessee State University. Jan graduated from the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy. After returning to Knoxville in 1992, she was a pharmacist for Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center, Resource Pharmacy, and more recently at Shannondale Nursing Home. She did volunteer work at the V O A homeless shelter in Knoxville TN. She enjoyed flower gardening and acrylic and water color painting. Survivors: husband of 19 years, Mark Henn; children, Melissa and Daniel; parents, Bill and Jean Rymer of Rogersville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Terri Rymer and children, Adam and Ashley of Greeneville, John and Jeannie Rymer and children, Janna and Jennifer of Farragut; sister and brother-in-law, Betsy and Reed Thomas and children, Joshua, Rebekah and Joel of Knoxville. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with funeral services to follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Brad Brinson officiating. Family and friends will gather Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Woodlawn Cemetery for graveside services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Two Rivers Church Bldg. Fund, 11543 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Henn family.

Maltman, Elizabeth Ann (Annie)

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:50:24 GMT

Maltman, Elizabeth Ann (Annie) age 67 of Farragut, TN, formerly of Bay Shore, Long Island, NY, passed away early Friday morning December 14, 2001 at her home. Annie was an employee of Brookhaven Hospital for many years and also did home care and hospice in Long Island. Survivors: husband of 46 years, Charles William Maltman Sr. (Charlie); children, Thomas G. Maltman, wife, Ellen and children, Kelly, Jason and Kevin all of East Islip, NY, Catherine Grello, husband, Fred and children, Billy, Monica, Chrissy, Ali and Matthew all of Farragut, Charles William Maltman Jr. of Farragut; sisters, Marion Cleary of Long Island, NY and Mary Humann of Upland, CA; brothers, Walter Tully of Bay Shore, Long Island, NY and Louis Tully of Nevada; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Church of the Resurrection Episcopal in Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 11 a. m. with The Rev. Gayle Browne officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike,Farragut,Tennessee is serving the Maltman family.

Gunnels, Grant C.

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:49:30 GMT

Gunnels, Grant C. age 81 of Lenoir City,TENNESSEE passed away Thursday evening, December 13, 2001 at the Ft. Sanders Loudon Medical Center. Grant was a member of First Baptist Church in Lenoir City. He was a member of Avery Masonic Lodge #593 F & AM, where he recently received his 50 year pin. Grant was a carpenter by trade. He worked for J. A. Jones Construction and later retired from Union Carbide in Loudon in 1979. Grant was preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Eva Gunnels; seven brother and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Addie Lou Gunnels; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Vicki Gunnels of Lenoir City; daughter, Ima Connelly of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Cory and Brett Gunnels and Leigh-Taylor Noorbergen; great grandson, Travis White; brother, Thad Gunnels; sister, Della Mae Gunnels; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. Rev. Dick DeMerchant and Rev. Effert Snodderly will officiate. A masonic service will follow conducted by Avery Masonic Lodge. Burial will follow in the Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City,TENNESSEE is serving the family of Grant Gunnels.

Bogle, Joyce Brown Anderson

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:48:46 GMT

Bogle, Joyce Brown Anderson, age 78, of Knoxville, TENNESSEE formerly of Lenoir City,TENNESSEE passed away Friday afternoon at her home. Joyce attended Woodlawn Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Bernard Bogle; grandchildren, Kayla Amburn Hensley, Benjamin Brashears, Robby, Ricky and Vince Anderson. Survivors; children and spouses, Fern and Jack Smith of Knoxville, Robert and Elizabeth Anderson of Mascot, Henry and Pamela Bogle of Knoxville, Betty and Larry Mincey, Jimmy and Patricia Bogle, and Brenda Watkins all of Lenoir City, Glenda and Carl Trentham, Michael and Linda Bogle, Jackie and William Purdy all of Knoxville; grandchildren, Scottie Bogle, Kimberly Wallace, 23 other grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; brother, Tommy Brown of Knoxville; sister, Betty Williams of Detroit, Michigan; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Guy Fitzgerald and Irene Phibbs. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. David Latham officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Roseberry Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City,TENNESSEE is serving the family of Joyce Bogle.

Campbell, Ruth Tate

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:47:46 GMT

Campbell, Ruth Tate, age 84 of Lenoir City TENNESSEEpassed away Saturday, December 15, 2001 at the Baptist Health Care Center. She was a life long resident of the Highland Park Community and a 72 year member of Highland Park Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Campbell; parents, John and Pearl Tate; brother Leonard Tate and a sister Dessie Moyer. She is survived by 10 children and their spouses: Gerald and Jimmie Sue Campbell, Joann and Kenneth Scarbrough, Phyllis Hughes, Harold and Johnnie Campbell, David and Deborah Campbell, Buford and Cynthia Campbell, Larry and Annette Campbell, Mary Lou and Van Davis, Sherry and Rick Sneed, and Susan and Lynn Larue. Ten grandchildren and their spouses: Tammy and Ricky Williams, Andrea Georgopoulos, Steve and Amy Scarbrough, Vanessa and Anthony Pelham, Jennifer and Joe Michael Robertson, Matthew Campbell, Justin Campbell, Adam Luttrell, Tyler Campbell and Sarah Luttrell. Seven great-grand children. Sisters, Achsa Wiggs and Elsie Felty; brother Reese Tate. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Collins officiating. Interment will be in the Lakeview Cemetery. Sons and grandsons will serve as pall bearers. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City,TENNESSEE is serving the family of Ruth Campbell.

Reynolds, Ethel Mae Matoy

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:46:56 GMT

Reynolds, Ethel Mae Matoy age 75 of Lenoir City,TENNESSEE passed away Friday, December 14, 2001 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a former employee of Levi Straus and a retired housekeeper and laundry worker. She loved to fish, camp, garden and quilt. She was preceded in death by her father, Will Matoy and mother Mary Elizabeth Miller Matoy; sister, Nancy Elizabeth Shirk; brother, Floyd Garfield Matoy and infant brother, Fletcher Matoy. She is survived by her children, son, Howard Chambers and special daughter-in-law Sharon of Lenoir City; daughters, Carolyn Hyett and son-in-law Calvin of Lenoir City, with whom she made her home; Mary Ann Johnson and son-in-law Charles of Lenoir City; daughters, Barbara Williams and husband Roy of Lenoir City; Penny Chasteen and husband Jim of Lenoir City; Denise Thomas and James Akins of Lenoir City and a son-in-law Bill Elliot of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Renee’ Chambers, Samantha Grescham, Jennifer Williams, Michael Barron, Joy Jaynes, Candy Barron, Kelly Lynn Harris, Stevie Denise Thomas, Justin Elliot, Jonathan Chambers and April Chambers. Ten great-grand children; sisters, Nora Akins and Eva Davis of Monroe County; brothers, Elmer Matoy and Billy Ray Matoy of Monroe County; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Danny Kelly officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Ethel Reynolds.

White, James Thomas

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:46:11 GMT

White, James Thomas - age 78 of Lenoir City,TENNESSEE passed away Saturday, December 15, 2001, at Parkwest Hospital. J. T. was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He was retired from Martin Marietta Energy Systems after 33 years of service. J.T. was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the 45th Division in France and Italy during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Abner White and Mary Kirkland White; brothers, Bryan and Homer White; sister, Edith Pennell. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Estelle Terry White; daughter, Linda of Powell; son, Gary of Lenoir City; granddaughter, Alicia Maples of Lenoir City; sister, Gertrude Steen of Kannapolis, N.C. . The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. in the Click-Hawkins Chapel with Dr. Howard Hannah and Rev. Jimmy Riner officiating. Members of the Men's Sunday School Class will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Family and friends will meet by 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Click -Hawkins Chapel and proceed to the Lakeview Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service. Full military honors will be conferred by the East Tennessee Veteran Honor Guard. Click -Hawkins Chapel 102 B Street in Lenoir City is serving the family of J. T. White.

Reynolds, Ethel Mae Matoy

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:45:20 GMT

Reynolds, Ethel Mae Matoy age 75 of Lenoir City,TENNESSEE passed away Friday, December 14, 2001, at her home. Ethel was of the Baptist Faith. She was a former employee of Levi Straus and a retired housekeeper and laundry worker. Ethel loved to fish, camp, garden and quilt. She was preceded in death by her father, Will Matoy and mother Mary Elizabeth Miller Matoy; sister, Nancy Elizabeth Shirk; brother, Floyd Garfield Matoy; Infant Brother, Fletcher Matoy. She is survived by her sons, Tony Chambers, Howard Chambers and Special Daughter-in-law Sharon all of Lenoir City; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Calvin Hyett, with Whom She Made Her Home; Mary Ann and Charles Johnson, Barbara and Roy Williams ; Penny and Jim Chasteen; Denise Thomas and James Akins and a son-in-law Bill Elliott all of Lenoir City; Grandchildren, Renee' Chambers, Samantha Grescham, Jennifer Williams, Michael Barron, Joy Jaynes, Candy Barron, Kelly Lynn Harris, Stevie Denise Thomas, Justin Elliot, Jonathan Chambers and April Chambers. 10 great-grand Children; sisters, Nora Akins and Eva Davis of Monroe County; brothers, Elmer Matoy and Billy Ray Matoy of Monroe County; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Danny Kelly officiating. Interment will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City,TENNESSEE Is Serving the Family of Ethel Reynolds

Schrimpsher, Perry R.

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:44:29 GMT

Schrimpsher, Perry R. age 68 of Kingston,TENNESSEE passed away Sunday, December 16, 2001 at his home. He was of the Baptist Faith. Perry was retired from Yale & Town in Lenoir City TENNESSEE. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Hallie Schrimpsher. Survived by his wife of 46 years, Frankie Jenkins Schrimpsher; son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Connie Schrimpsher of Kingston; daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Sam Thearp of Kingston; grandchildren, Russell Schrimpsher, Haley Schrimpsher, Samantha Thearp, Whitney Thearp, Rikki Schrimpsher and Brooke Thearp; sister, Mary Range of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Nickels officiating. Burial will follow in the Cave Creek Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City,TENNESSEE is serving the family of Perry Schrimpsher.

Rayfield, Martha Allamae

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:43:37 GMT

Rayfield, Martha Allamae age 95 of Knoxville, TENNESSEE passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2001, at the Park West Hospital. Allamae was a member of Stoney Point Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Standard Knitting Mill. Allamae formerly owned and operated her own grocery store. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emert Rayfield; sisters, Mertie Allison, Zella Bohanan, Lou Vernie Diggs and Beulah Coley; brothers, Dewey Bryant, Garfield Bryant and Hayes Bryant. Survived by son, William Leon Rayfield and wife, Geraldine Susan Rayfield of Knoxville; grandchildren, Cynthia Diana Bunch and husband, Jeffery David, Michael Andrew Rayfield and Shana Bree all of Knoxville; great grandchildren, Sara Kristin, Adam Jordan and Megan Carolina; sister, Ophelia Johnson of Ohio; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Glenn Gamble officiating. Family and friends will gather at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Stoney Point Cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City,TENNESSEE is serving the family of Allamae Rayfield.

Fowlkes,Jacob Scott - A Child

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:41:49 GMT

Fowlkes. Jacob Scott age 8 of Farragut,Tennessee passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at his home. Jacob was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He was a student at A. L. Lotts Elementary School. Survivors: parents, James Thomas Fowlkes Jr. and Anna Pusateri Fowlkes; sisters, Ellen and Katherine Fowlkes all of Farragut; grandparents, John and Althea Pusateri, Jim and Joyce Fowlkes all of Louisiana; several aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Thursday with a Celebration of Life to follow at 7 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Father Joe Campbell officiating. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church with Father Joe Campbell officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Childrens Wish Foundation, 8615 Roswell Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30350-4867. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike,Farragut,TENNESSEE is serving the Fowlkes family.

Cardwell, Jack Edward (Ed)

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:40:38 GMT

Cardwell, Jack Edward (Ed) age 52 of Oak Ridge formerly of Lenoir City,TENNESSEE passed away Monday, December 17, 2001 at his home. He was preceded in death by father, Jack L. Cardwell and mother, Leoan T. Cardwell. Survived by wife, Karen Cardwell of Oak Ridge; daughter and son-in-law, Tisha and Tim Hamrick of Shelby, N.C.; grandsons, Blake and Keller Hamrick; sisters, Jacqueline Moore of Lenoir City, Barbara Monger of Madison, Al, Bettye Malone of Lenoir City, and Joan Page of Cedar Bluff, Al; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Click-Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City with funeral services to follow at 3 p.m. Rev. Mark Gooden and Rev. Doug Crowder officiating. Burial will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Central United Methodist Church, Join The Journey, 201 B Street, Lenoir City, TN. 37771 Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Ed Cardwell.

Luttrell, Beulah Peters

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:39:51 GMT

Luttrell, Beulah Peters age 88 of the Baptist Health Care Assisted Living Center, Lenoir City,TENNESSEE passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 18, 2001 at the Park West Medical Center. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church. Beulah was a charter member of the Pilot Club of Lenoir City where she served as President two times. She was retired from Lenoir Car Works. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Clayton Luttrell; parents, James Garfield and Mary Albertson Peters; sisters, Evelyn Luper, Jessie Burns and Macie Stoner; brother, Denton Peters; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday with funeral services to follow at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mark Gooden will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Lenoir City Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City,TENNESSEE is serving the family Beulah Luttrell.

Kirkland, James Howard (Joe)

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:38:49 GMT

Kirkland, James Howard (Joe) age 83 of Lenoir City ,TENNESSEE passed away Friday, December 21, 2001 at the Park West Medical Center. He served in the Army during W. W. II. Howard was retired from Robert Shaw Controls where he was a shop foreman. He was a member of Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by his father, Rufe M. Kirkland; mother, Dora Rasar Kirkland; sisters, Beulah Rather and Rilda Kirkland; brothers, Holly and Luke Kirkland; First wife, Anna Faye Collins Kirkland; and son, Gregory Howard Kirkland. Survived by wife, Mattie Irene Clemmer Kirkland; daughters, Sandra Kirkland Dean and Yvonne Kirkland Sanders; step-daughters, Debbie Bryant Tracy and Shelba Bryant Hubbard; sister, Zella Cusick; grandchildren, Kim Whitaker Foxx, Marcus Joshua Hubbard, Greg Hamrick, Ashley Hamrick and Aaron Tracy; great grandson, Nicholas Foxx. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with a memorial service to follow at 4:30 p.m. Rev. Tony Collins will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the charity of your choice. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City,TN is serving the family of Howard Kirkland.

Rogers, Dorthy Ledford (Dot) TN

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:37:47 GMT

Rogers, Dorthy Ledford (Dot) - age 61 of Lenoir City, TENNESSEE passed away Sunday morning, December 23, 2001 at her home. Dot was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church where she loved to sing in the church quartet and served as church pianist for over 25 years. She was a former nursing supervisor at Eastern State Hospital in Knoxville. Dot was preceded in death by an infant daughter; her grandaughter, Amanda Blake Nelson; father, Clyde (Buck) Ledford; brother, Bud Ledford; grandmother, Carrie Chastain. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Charles (Buddy) Rogers; daughter, Connie Nelson and husband, Randall; grandson, Tanner Nelson; mother, Eula Ledford; sister Geneva Kelley and husband, Rev. Ray Kelley all of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday followed by funeral services at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bo Selvage, Rev. Frank Parris and Rev. Ray Kelley will officiate. Family and friends will gather at Click Funeral Home by 10:30 a.m Tuesday at Click Funeral Home and proceed to the Lakeview Cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service. Dot's nephews will serve as pallbearers. Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City,TENNESSEE is serving the family of Dot Rogers.

Johnson, Charles Raymond

cantorjoeocho — 19 Nov 2008 5:36:51 GMT

Johnson, Charles Raymond- age 66 of Greenback, TN, formerly of Orange Beach, AL, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2001. Charles was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Farragut, TN. He was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis, the Knights of Columbus and the Serra Club of Knoxville. Charles was a tireless volunteer for the Catholic Social Services of Robertsdale, AL and Harriman, TN. He retired after 33 years with Fisher Body Division of General Motors. Charles served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife Nancy Johnson; daughters, Leslie Cochran and husband John of Shelbyville, TN and Andrea Johnson of Centerville, TN; son, Christopher Johnson and wife Kristie of Pensacola, FL; grandchildren: Jessica, Charles, Rebekah, David, Kristen and Alexandra; great grandchildren, Trey and Montana; brothers: Henry, Robert and William Johnson all of Michigan, Lawrence Johnson of Indiana; numerous nieces and nephews, and the entire population of Hawesville, KY. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Thursday with a Christian wake service to follow at 7 p.m. at Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 28, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church with Father Joe Campbell and Father John Dowling officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Greenback Emergency and Rescue Squad, 6899 Morganton Rd., Greenback, TN. 37742. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the family of Charles Johnson.