Burl McCurry age 78 of Lafollette passed away Saturday December 31, 2011 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Burl was of the Baptist Faith and Loved going to church when he was able. He was a very loving husband of 21 years. Loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Burl also enjoyed doing things in the outdoors like gardening, fishing, and hunting.

Proceeded in death by: Father Emmanuel McCurry and Mother Fannie Shackleford, Brothers: Rob McCurry, Armour McCurry, and Auther McCurry, Sisters: Ruby, Della, Jewell, Opal, and Agnus.

Survived by: Wife Frankie McCurry, Sons: Robby McCurry and wife Carole of Florida, Richard Schultz and wife Janet of Michigan, Daughters: Elizabeth Darlene Witt and husband Robert of Florida, Charlene Thomas and husband Daryl of Michigan, Linda Kay Chavous and husband Earl of Florida, Janet Socianu of Lafollette, Brother: Leroy McCurry of Rose Hill Virginia, Sister: Betty Dean of Virginia and Irene Gilbert of Lafollette. 14 Grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be Tuesday January 3rd 2012 at 10:00am in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. David Hicks officiating, Interment will follow in the Powell Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8pm Monday in Martin Wilson Chapel.

Martin Wilson of Lafollette is in charge of the arrangements.

Burl McCurry guestbook can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com 

Mr. Bo Gunnar Christensen, age 71 of Speedwell passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011, at his home.  He was a retired U.S. Navy Lt. Commander after 30 years of service and had been awarded many decorations, medals, badges, citations, and campaign ribbons for his meritorious service and gallantry.

Survivors:  Wife, Charlene Christensen of Speedwell; 8 children; 16 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Karin.  Several other relatives and friends.

The family has requested that services for Mr. Christensen be private.  Online condolences for Mr. Christensen may be made atwww.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Bo Gunnar Christensen.

Bertha Elizabeth Bailey

Bertha Elizabeth Bailey, age 101 of Lake City, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011 at NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge. She was born August 17, 1910 in Campbell County to the late Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Nelson Cox. Bertha was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church and was the oldest member there. She loved gardening, raising flowers and strawberries and being a mother. In addition to her parents, Bertha is preceded in death by Husband; Frank Bailey, Son; Odeva Bailey, Daughter; Cora Suttles, Great Grandson; Arick Chapman and three sisters and three brothers.

                                              

Survivors:

Daughters                  Jean Slover                                                                Oak Ridge

                                    Joyce Harmon and husband, Charles                    Lake City

Brother                       Luther Cox                                                                 Jacksboro

Grandchildren            Wanda Williams

Odeva Jr. Bailey       

Kathy Chapman

Scott Bailey

Tim Patterson

Dennis Slover

David Harmon

Kim Moore

                       

Thirteen Great Grandchildren and Seventeen Great Great Grandchildren.

Several Nieces, Nephews and many friends.                               

The family would like to give a special thanks to NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge for their loving care giving to Bertha.

Visitation : 6:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 8:00 PM Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Lane officiating.

Friends and Family will meet at 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Oak Grove Cemetery in LakeCity for her interment.

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

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

Phillip Frank Franklin Braden

Phillip “Frank” Franklin Braden age 60, of Briceville, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born August 21, 1951 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Leo Francis and Beulah Duncan Braden. Frank was a member of Indian Bluff Baptist Church, in Briceville. He loved mechanicing, farming, gardening, canning, and working with his cattle.  Frank is preceded in death by his father” Leo Braden, son: Phillip Leo Braden, grandparents: Cage and Nancy Belle Braden, and Byrd and Malinda Duncan.

Survivors:

Wife                             Bessie Harmon Braden                                                                      Briceville

Mother                         Beulah Duncan Comer                                                                       Lake City

Daughter                     Catrina “Tina”Smith and Husband Danny                                          Briceville

Son                              Benjamin “Benji” Braden and Wife Stephanie                                    Heiskell        

Brother                        Francis “Buck” Braden and Wife Nancy                                             Lake City

Sisters                         Linda Coffman and Husband L. A.                                                      Kingston

                                    Lecia Trammell and Husband Jack                                                    Powell

Brother-in-Law            Johnny and Irene Harmon                                                                   Fratersville

Special Niece              Frances Lee Braden Dougherty

Grandchildren             Phillip Smith

                                    David Smith

                                    Nathan Smith

                                    Holley Smith

                                    Bailey Braden

                                    Abbey Braden

                                    Garrett Braden

Great Grandchild         Kristie Smith

A host of other Relatives and Friends

Visitation: 5:00 – 7:30 PM Saturday, December 31, 2011 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 7:30 PM Saturday, December 31, 2011 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 1:15 PM to go in procession to Indian Bluff Cemetery for a 2:00 PM burial.

You may also view Frank’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

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