Della Mae Melton Seiber, age 74 of Briceville, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at her residence. She was born June 7, 1937 in Briceville to the late Alvis and Talitha Duncan Melton.  Della was a member the First Baptist Church of Briceville. She loved gardening, flowers, and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. In addition to her parents, Della is preceded in death by her brothers: Mose and Leon Melton.                                             

Survivors:                                                  

Sons                           Paul David Braden & Wife Glenna                                     Dalton, GA

Ricky Ray Braden                                                                             Briceville

                                    Bobby Edward Braden & Wife Rhonda                                         Briceville

                                    Billy Allen Braden & Fiance, Jody Butler                                        Briceville

                                    Robby Lynn Braden                                                                          Briceville

                                    Kenneth Eugene Braden II & Wife Vivian                           Kingston                              

Daughters                  Kathy Daniels & Husband Ralph                                                     Briceville

                                    Donna Mae Nelson & Husband James                                          Harriman

Brothers                     James Carl Melton                                                                            Claxton

                                    Billy Joe Melton                                                                                 Lake City

Sisters                        Drucilla Harbor                                                                                  Clinton

                                    Rosytine Grahan                                                                               Greenville

                                    Carolyn Conkin                                                                                  Greenville

                                    Emma Lou Smith                                                                              Oklahoma

9 Grandchildren

13 Great Grandchildren

Who all loved and adored her. She will be greatly missed.

Visitation : 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 8:00 PM Thursday, January 19, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charlie Mac Marlow officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens on Friday, January 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM for Della’s burial.

You may also viewDella’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

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

Aidern Don Parks, age 74 of Lake City, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born July 12, 1937 in Lake City to the late James Columbus and Ruby Lay Parks.  Don was a 20 year Air Force veteran who served in Vietnam.  He was also a member of the Byram’s Fork Baptist Church in Andersonville. He loved fishing, hunting, the outdoors, farming, and gardening. In addition to his parents, Don is preceded in death by his sister, Sue Parks Foust.                                       

Survivors:      

Wife                            Caroline Freeman Parks                                                                 Lake City                               

Sons                           Donald Kevin Parks & Wife Bonnie Castellaw Parks                  Milan, TN

Daughter                    Dee Ann Caroline Parks Powers & Husband Robert                   Powell

Brothers                     Lonnie Parks & Wife Mary                                                               Lake City

                                    James Everett Parks                                                                        Lake City

Grandchildren            Thomas Powers

                                    Stephanie Powers

                                    John Parks

                                    David Parks

Special Niece            Tammy Clark

Special Nephew        Ronn Parks

Special Nieces, Nephews, and a host of other family.

We would like to show our appreciation to the Thomspon Oncology and Radiation Group of Oak Ridge and Dr. Micheal Thompson.

Visitation : 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 7:00 PM Saturday, January 21, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Byrge officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 22, 2012 to go in procession to Leach Cemetery for a 2:30 PM burial.

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

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

Helen A. Douglas

Mrs. Helen A. Douglas age 86 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at LaFollette Health & Rehab Center.  She was a Christian from an early age.  Preceded in death by husband, J. L. Douglas, parents, John and Jane Ayers Vaughn.

Survivors:  Daughter, Jean McCullah and husband, Roger ; son, Randy Douglas and wife, Teresa; granddaughter, Lindsay Douglas all of LaFollette.  Several other relatives and friends. 

Funeral services Thursday 8 P.M. at Walters Chapel with Rev. Alan Ragan officiating.  Family and friends will meet Friday at 10 A.M. and go in procession to Davis Cemetery for graveside services and interment.  The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 P.M. before funeral services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mrs. Douglas may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Helen A. Douglas.