STANIFER, MRS. ELIZABETH C. - age 93, of Knoxville, Tn., formerly of Claiborne County and LaFollette, was born Dec. 30, 1917, passed away on Nov. 29, 2011 at the home of her daughter. Elizabeth was one of 5 children born to the late John E. and Nell Sharp Carr. By the age of 10, she was an accomplished concert violinist and musician. She served Tazewell, Powell Valley and LaFollette as a teacher and librarian for over 40 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of LaFollette; sang in the Senior Citizen Choir and was always active in her church. Her family was always foremost in her life and she boasted proudly of them. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward "Bull" Stanifer and 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by her son, Jim (Shirley) Stanifer; daughter, Susan (Dr. Pierce) Alexander all of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Todd (Terri) Stanifer, Shane (Tammy) Stanifer, Angela (Troy) Threet, Rob Lueking III, Brad Lueking and Kristin Luekin; great grandchildren: Kaila Stanifer, Tyler Stanifer, Chase Stanifer, Carlee Stainfer, Kailey Threet, Mason Threet, Max Threet, Baby girl Threet (due in March) and Josh Lueking; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 1-2 Pm Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Coffey Funeral Home in New Tazewell with funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM with Rev. Clay Harrington officiating. Music by David Painter. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery with Todd Stanifer, Shane Stanifer, Rob Lueking, Brad Lueking, Troy Threet and Mike Stanifer serving as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Alzimers Association. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. www.coffeyfh.com. 


Mr. John Lewis Childress of Hillsboro, Oregon died Monday, November 28th in Seattle, Washington after a long battle with congestive heart failure. His two living children, John A. Childress of Renton, WA and Kelly E. Childress of Oakland, CA were with him in the last days and hours of his life, and at his side as he passed. His other son, Michael L. Childress of Laguna Beach, CA preceded him in death in 1993. He also has three granddaughters, Taylor, Haley and Michaela Childress, and his loving daughter-in-law Shelley, all of Renton, WA. John was the son of Herbert A. Childress and Myrtle Williams Childress, both of LaFollette until their deaths in 1934 and 1990. He had three siblings, Mildred C. Reynolds, Mable Rouse and Herbert A. Childress from LaFollette. Mable and Herbert preceded him in death last year. John was born in a small house in LaFollette, Tennessee on March 29th, 1924. He attended school here and was active in the community as a young man, graduating from LaFollette High School in 1942. He immediately enlisted in the Navy and went to Pensacola, Florida for pilot training. John became a dive bomber pilot and was eventually deployed to the South Pacific aboard the carrier USS Randolph. He participated in many bombing raids on Japanese targets in the Pacific, including direct bombing of Tokyo in 1945. He earned many medals for bravery and valor, including the Distinguished Flying Cross. He retired in 1967 as a Commander. After WWII John returned to civilian life and worked as a trophy salesman for Dodge Trophies in California. He met Mary Dahlgren in 1952 in Seattle. They married in 1954 and settled in Portland, Oregon. John opened Trophies Unlimited, a trophy and awards store, in Portland in November of 1960. He operated the business for over 50 years until his declining health forced its closure in July of 2011. John and Mary were divorced in 1972, but continued to work together to raise their three children. John was a proud father and spent significant time and effort to maintain his relationship with his children over the years. He was also a pilot and flew his own plane to many locations in the U.S., frequently arranging to take his then grown children along. He was also active in annual Navy squadron reunions after retiring from flying in the Naval Reserve in 1984. John was a proud son of LaFollette and returned here annually through most of his adult life to be reacquainted with friends and spend time with his beloved mother, sisters, brother and their many children and grandchildren. He made a happy and productive life on the West coast, but was never happier than when he was with his Tennessee family. John’s children have returned with him to LaFollette for his funeral services and burial. Funeral services Saturday, December 3, 2011, 11:00 A.M. at Walters Chapel with graveside services and interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery with full military honors conducted by Campbell County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 A.M. before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Mr. Childress may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. John Lewis Childress.


CHAMBERS, LARRY - age 67 of Lake City, passed away on November 28, 2011 at his residence. Larry was born October 12, 1944 to the late Bob and Nancy Dowlen Chambers. He belonged to the Longfield Baptist Church in Lake City. Larry was also a 32nd Degree Mason, Scottish Rite, and an Iron worker who belonged to the Iron Worker Union #384. Larry is preceded in death by his parents: Bob and Nancy Dowlen Chambers. Survivors: aunt, Pauline Sharp, Lake City, TN; cousins, Johnny Sharp, Lake City, TN, Kathy Dowlen Baird, Caryville, TN; nephews, Brandon Baird, Caryville, TN, Chris Baird, Powell, TN, Justin Sharp, Lake City, TN; great niece and nephew, Hannah and Connor Baird, Caryville, TN; cousin, Don Wright, wife, Marianne and Lascassas, TN; children, Brian and Kristen; special thanks to Dr. Mary Misischia and Staff Covenant Hospice; special nurse Billie. Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Webster officiating. Friends and family will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 12:15 p.m. to go in procession for a 1:00 p.m. burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in LaFollette, Tennessee. You may also view Larry's guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com. Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.