Ben Rogers Ben Rogers, age 89, of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Member of LaFollette United Methodist Church and owner of Ben Rogers Insurance Agency.  Preceded in death by wives, Doris Hoskins Rogers & Cora Thompson Rogers; stepson, Rusty Thompson; sister, Jessie Mitchell; brothers, David & Buddy Rogers. Survivors Sons & Daughters-in-law:  Mike & Shirley Rogers                                             Jim & Kathy Rogers Stepson & wife:  Nick & Ann Thompson Services 2 PM Saturday LaFollette United Methodist Church Dr. Kenneth Faught officiating Interment Woodlawn Cemetery In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LaFollette United Methodist Church Youth Group Family will receive friends 12 Noon – 2 PM Saturday at LaFollette United MethodistChurch Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Jimmy Proffitt

Jimmy Proffitt, age 71, of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012.  He was of the Baptist faith.  Preceded in death brother, Donnie Proffitt; sister, Drucilla Mosley; parents, James & Hazel Proffitt.

Survivors:

Wife:  Carol Proffitt

Daughters:  Tina Cantrell & husband Jerry

                    Debra Proffitt

Grandson:  Jared

Granddaughter:  Macy

Brother:  Buford Proffitt & wife Diana

Sisters:  Geraldine Engle & Patricia Hatmaker

Several Nieces & Nephews

Services 2 PM Friday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Steve Elkins officiating

Interment Jacksboro Cemetery

Family will receive friends 12 Noon – 2 PM Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Nannie Jo Thompson, age 71, of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Tennova LaFollette Medical Center. She was member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church. Nannie Jo loved her family and friends very much.

Preceded in death by: Parents, Henry and Bertha Wells Thompson. Sisters: Aileen Busby and Christine Robbins. Brother: J T Thompson. Nephew: Mark Thompson.

Survived by: Brothers: and sisters in law: Robert Lee and Minnie Thompson, Franklin D and Weasy Thompson and Paul E. and Betty Thompson all of LaFollette. Sisters and brothers in law: Henretti and Ray Beaty of Chattanooga, Linda and Tom Albright of LaFollette. Brother in law: Robert Robbins of LaFollette. Several nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews, and friends.

Funeral service will be 8 PM Sunday February 26, 2012 at Cedar Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating. Interment will be 1 PM Monday February 27, 2012 in Jacksboro Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm before the service at the church.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette

Ms. Thompson’s guest book may be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com 

Delois H. Walden Siler

Delois H. Walden Siler, age 80, of Cincinnati, OH formerly of Campbell County, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2012 at the Kenwood Terrrace. She was born June 4, 1931 in Campbell County, TN to the late Charles L. and Nancy Bruce Walden. Delois was the beloved wife of the late Arvil H. Siler. She was the loving Mother of ED Siler and wife Beth and Elaine Reynolds and husband Harold. Delois was the proud Grandmother of Brian, Jillian, Amy and Molly. Even though she moved away, her heart was always in Tennessee. Delois always kept her family in her heart and wanted to be with them. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and baking during the holidays. Delois will be dearly missed by her other family members and friends. In addition to her parents, Delois is preceded in death by her brothers: Ancel, Jack, Hansford, Tilman, and James Walden, and her sisters: May, Flossie, Rosie, Azalee, Dorothy, and Bobbie. She is survived by her four sisters: Tilda Cupp of LaFollette, Pauline Reynolds of Pioneer, Geneva Tidwell and Naomi Burns of Indianapolis, Indiana.                                                                                         

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00PM, Friday, March 2, 2012 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 8:00 PM, Friday, March 2, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bruce officiating.

Friends and Family will meet at 10:00 AM at the Meredith Cemetery in Pioneer, TN for the Interment

You can also view Delois’s guestbook at www. hatmakerfuneralhome.com

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

Charles Lonnie Turner

Charles Lonnie Tuner, age 75, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at his home. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, Captain of a tug boat for 40 years, and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, tinkering on things, and he loved his dog and his family very much.

He was preceded in death by his father Lonnie Turner, mother Lona Spangler Turner, wife Betty Turner, and brothers Harold Turner and Harrison Turner.

He is survived by his companion Stella McNeely of LaFollette, sons Harold Turner, Dennis Turner, and Steve Turner & wife Donna all of LaFollette, brother Gene Turner of LaFollette, sisters Ruby White of LaFollette, Ruth Kitchen of LaFollette, Dot McQueary of Florence, SC, and Necie Martin of Wartburg, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, several nieces & nephews, special friends Gary Moore, Bill Powell, Robbin Bright, and Bill Brown, as well as a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev Sanford Hill & Rev Ronnie Arnold officiating.  Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Interment will be at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2012 in the Bakers Forge Cemetery. The Campbell County Honor Guard will be in charge of graveside services.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette

Mr. Turner’s guestbook may be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Jimmy Silcox

Jimmy Silcox, age 30, of LaFollette passed away Friday, February 24, 2012. 

Preceded in death by Grandfathers, James Silcox & Stannie Morton.

Survivors:

Mother:  Tammy Morton

Step Father:  Isaac Dotson

Father & Step Mother:  James A. Silcox & Carrie

Grandmothers:  Anna Morton

                          Margie Silcox

Brother:  Larry Carson Powers & Sonya

Sister:  Maranda Jo Powers

Nieces:  Cloe Anna Powers, London Reese Powers, Hailee Jo Day

Special Uncle:  Eddie Silcox

Special friends:  Deno Ford, Amanda Overton, Mark Baird & Emily

Services 1 PM Wednesday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Justin Phillips & Rev. Mitchell Shelton officiating

Interment  Bakers Forge Cemetery

Family will receive friends 11 AM to 1 PM Wednesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Marjorie Mae Amos

Marjorie Mae Amos, age 83, of Lake City, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born December 15, 1928 in Anderson County, Tn. to the late Luke and Myrtle Pike Beach. Marjorie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake City. She loved animals, cooking, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She retired from Lake City Elementary School cafeteria with 37 years of service. In addition to her parents, Marjorie is preceded in death by, her husband, Howard “Sid” Amos, and her brothers, Russell and Charles Beach.

Survivors:

Daughter                Linda Lovely & husband Mike            Lake City 

Sons                          James Amos & wife Peggy                          Lake City

                                 Ronnie Amos                                      Lake City

                              Terry Amos & wife Debbie                  Lake City

                              Dewayne Amos & wife Lynette           Lake City

Brother                  Carl Beach                              Lake City                                                                                                         

 Grandchildren: Stacy Baird & husband Brian, Chris Amos & wife Nikki, Ronnie Amos & wife Sarah, Kim Stooksbury & husband Jason, Lee Ann Grissom & husband, Everett, Wayne Perkins & wife Cori, Jennifer Amos, Jonathan Amos & wife Megan, and Lindsey Lovely

Great Grandchildren: Jacob Baird, Cannon Amos, Jocelyn Amos, Carrington Amos, Kinsley Stooksbury, and Aurora Perkins 

Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives, and many friends.

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00PM, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 8:00 PM, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Leach and Rev. Charles Harness officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession to the Island Ford Cemetery in Lake City for the 1:00 PM interment.

You can also view Marjorie’s guestbook at www. Hatmakerfuneralhome.com

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

Billy Byrge

Billy Byrge, age 56, of Caryville, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at LaFollette Medical Center. He was born September 8, 1955 in Campbell County to the late Jasper and Ellen Duncan Byrge. Billy was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed the outdoors, flowers, and spending time with family and friends especially with his grandchildren. In additions to his parents he is preceded in death by brothers, Coy Lee, Jerry, and James Byrge.

Survivors     

Daughter                                   Tamela Shears and husband, John          LaFollette

Brothers                                    Carl Byrge and fiancé, Laura                   LaFollette

                                                Samuel Byrge and wife, Connie               LaFollette

                                                Jeff Byrge and wife, Phyllis                                 LaFollette

Sisters                          Cora Burchfield and husband, Roger        Caryville

                                                Edith West and husband, Gary               Caryville

                                                Earlene Brittain                                      Knoxville

                                                Patsy Fentress                                      London, KY

Light of his eyes and granddaughters                   Shelby and Johnna Shears

Special Sister-in-law       Lillian Byrge                                                      Caryville

Several nieces and nephews and host of other relatives    

Visitation : 5:00 PM– 7:00 PM Monday, February 27, 2012 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 7:00 PM Monday, February 27, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Seiber officiating.

Family and friends will meet at 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Campbell Memorial Gardens in LaFollette for his interment..

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

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

Mrs. Thelma Jones Reynolds age 82 of Norwood, OH formerly of Campbell County, TN passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012.  Preceded in death by husband, William L.C. Reynolds, parents, Everett Sr. and Dora Jones, sister, Cleo Jones, and brother, Everett Jones, Jr.

Survivors:  Son, William Lemuel Reynolds; grandchildren, Stephanie and Collin Reynolds all of Ohio.  Several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services Monday, February 27, 2012, 8 P.M. at Walters Chapel with Rev. Delmus Bruce officiating.  Interment Tuesday 10 A.M. Mt. Zion Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Monday before services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mrs. Thelma Jones Reynolds may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Thelma Jones Reynolds.

Charles Edward Stephens

Charles Edward Stephens, age 78 of Lake City, Tennessee went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 20, 2012. He was a longtime member of Willowbrook Baptist Church and was ordained into God’s ministry on September 22, 1974. He was elected pastor of Willowbrook Baptist Church on December 4, 1974 to July 11, 1976 and elected Interim Pastor from September 27, 1978 to July 15, 1979. He enlisted into the United States Army Active Duty on September 30, 1952 and retired from the 978^thReplacement Detachment with the rank of First Sergeant (E8) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He was a member and past master of Coal Creek Lodge #492 F&AM of Lake City. He was also a 32^nd degree Scottish Rite and York Rite Mason. His hobbies included: reading, fishing, hunting, shooting, camping, and the military. His top priorities were: God, his family and his wonderful grandchildren.                                                                                              

Survivors:  

Son                                         Tom Sharp & Wife Angie                             Lake City

Daughter                                Mary Scott & Husband Glen                        Lake City

Brothers                                 Jim Stephens & Wife Barbara                    Caryville

                                                Lester Stephen & Wife Trelis                      Oak Ridge

                                                Kenneth Stephens & Wife Kay                    Florida

Sister                                      Carolyn Strizak                                              Oak Ridge

                                                Dorothy Arnold                                              Maryville

                                                Thelma Berryhill & Husband Lewis Clinton

Grandchildren                        Brandon Harness

                                                Elijah Scott

                                                Thomas and Chelsey Sharp

Great Grandchildren Jayden and Ryland Harness

Several Nieces, Nephews, and a Host of other Relatives.

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00PM, Friday, February 24, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 8:00 PM, Friday, February 24, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Harness officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at 12:30 PM on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession to Oak Grove Cemetery for Charles’s interment at 1:00 PM with Military Honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard.

You can also view Charles’s guestbook at www. Hatmakerfuneralhome.com

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

Katherine Jacks

Katherine Jacks, age 87 of Briceville, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born February 27, 1924 in Anderson County, TN to the late Walton and Ada Daugherty. Katherine attended the Briceville Church of God. She loved walking, picking up aluminum cans, and spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, Katherine is preceded in death by: her husband, Robert Buster Jacks, her son, James Jacks, daughters, Lois Bunch, and Rosa Lee Leinart, several brothers and sisters, granddaughter, Paula Bunch, grandson Robert Donald Jacks, and her son-in-law, Tim Huckaby.                                                                                         

Survivors:  

Sons                                       Vernon Jacks & Wife Betty                          Lake City

                                                Fred Jacks                                                     LaFollette

                                                Donnie Jacks                                                Briceville

                                                Dennis Jacks                                                 Clinton

Daughters                              Carrole Huckaby                                           Briceville

                                                Gracie Fox                                                     Clinton

                                                Audrey Reed                                                 Powell

                                                Virgie Cox & Husband Tim                          Briceville

Daughter-in-Laws                 Caroline Jacks                                              Heiskell

                                                Sue Jacks                                                      Briceville

Son-in-law                              Avery Leinart                                                 Briceville                                           

31 Grandchildren

33 Great Grandchildren

5 Great-Great Grandchildren

Several Nieces, Nephews, and a Host of other Relatives.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00PM, Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 7:00 PM, Saturday, February 25, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeryl Barnette officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at 1:30 PM on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession to the Leach Cemetery in Lake City for Katherine’s interment.

You can also view Katherine’s guestbook at www. Hatmakerfuneralhome.com

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

Robert Lynn Norman

Robert Lynn Norman, of Andersonville,formerly of La Follette, born June 28, 1956, loving husband, son, and father, found peace in the Lord on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Happy is he in the arms of His Maker, in the company of his dad, RT, but a loss we will never overcome.

He is preceded in death by his devoted father, Robert Ted Norman of LaFollette.

He is survived by his doting wife Sylvia; loving mother Janieva; siblings: Lynda, Bill, Rick, Tyrone, Paul and Deborah; children, Stephanie, Nicole, Jesika, Blake, Katherine and Amanda; grandchildren, “Brown Boys” Colby, Logan and Ethan, Camden and Madison Carter.

Receiving friends at Bethel Baptist Church , Norris , Tennessee on Saturday, February 25^th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral service to follow at 7:00. Funeral procession leaving Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, Clinton, Tennessee 10:00a.m. Sunday for 11:00a.m. interment at Woodlawn Cemetery , LaFollette, TN. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of the arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com.

Maxie Lea Ferguson Kitts

Maxie Lea Ferguson Kitts, age 76, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. She was a member of Fincastle United Methodist Church. She loved her family very much. She enjoyed making baby quilts for newborns, flower gardening, and collecting antique glass and kitchen wear.

She was preceded in death by her parents Leonard Ferguson & Agnes Blankenship Ferguson and father & mother-in-law Albert & Mary Elizabeth “Lizzy” Kitts.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years Dennis Kitts, daughters Pam Garner of LaFollette, Sherry Carlson of Jacksboro, sons Dennis “Randy” Kitts and fiancé Rhonda Lay of Jacksboro, Marty & wife Becky Kitts of Speedwell, Albert & wife Kelly Kitts of LaFollette, 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, sister Effie & husband Jim Goins, brothers John & wife Devonia Ferguson, Jack Ferguson, and Bruce Ferguson, and several nieces & nephews.

Family will receive friends Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will follow the visitation with Rev Lynn Ray and Rev Lonnie Eldridge officiating. Interment will be on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Wanda Faye Carroll

Wanda Faye Carroll, age 66, of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012.  Of Baptist faith. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond Carroll; daughter, Tammie Carroll; grandson, Joshua Carroll; parents, Albert & Pearlie Sweeney Young and several brothers and sisters. 

Survivors:

Children:  Terry & Karen Carroll

                 Jeffery Scott Carroll

                 Connie England

                 Sandra Carroll

                 Raylean & Johnny Raynor

                 Shaun England

14 grandchildren    8 great-grandchildren

Sisters:  Irene Bolton & Sue Poteet

Several nieces & nephews

Services 8 PM Saturday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Harry James & Rev. Leroy Braden officiating

Interment 2 PM Sunday Powell Valley Cemetery

Family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Saturday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Cathy Jo Phillips

Cathy Jo Phillips, age 40 of Heiskell, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at the North Regional Medical Center of Knoxville. She was bornJanuary 22, 1971 in Campbell County, TN to Dewey and Nancy Turner Pyles. Cathy was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. She loved coloring, cross stitch, fishing, and her poodles. Cathy Jo is preceded in death by: her mother, Nancy Pyles, and her brother, Steven Pyle.

Survivors:  

Father                                     Dewey Pyles                                                              Heiskell

Husband                                 Paul Phillips                                                               Heiskell

Son                                         Paul Keith Phillips                                                     Heiskell

Daughter                                Sarah Nicole Spears & Fiance Brandon Mounts Clinton

Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and a Host of other Relatives and Friends.

Graveside Service: 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at the Piney Grove Cemetery in Heiskell, Tennessee with Rev. Allan Giles officiating.

You can also view Cathy Jo’s guestbook at www. Hatmakerfuneralhome.com

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

Wanda Faye Carroll, age 66, of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012.

Of Baptist faith.  Preceded in death by husband, Raymond Carroll; daughter, Tammie Carroll; grandson, Joshua Carroll; parents, Albert & Pearlie Sweeney Young and several brothers and sisters. 

Survivors:

Children:  Terry & Karen Carroll

                 Jeffery Scott Carroll

                 Connie England

                 Sandra Carroll

                 Raylean & Johnny Raynor

                 Shaun England

14 grandchildren    8 great-grandchildren

Sisters:  Irene Bolton & Sue Poteet

Several nieces & nephews

Services 8 PM Saturday Cross-Smith Chapel

Rev. Harry James & Rev. Leroy Braden officiating

Interment 2 PM Sunday Powell Valley Cemetery

Family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Saturday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Mrs. Thelma Jones Reynolds age 82 of Norwood, OH formerly of Campbell County, TN passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, William L.C. Reynolds, parents, Everett Sr. and Dora Jones, sister, Cleo Jones, and brother, Everett Jones, Jr.

Survivors: Son, William Lemuel Reynolds; grandchildren, Stephanie and Collin Reynolds all of Ohio. Several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services Monday, February 27, 2012, 8 P.M. at Walters Chapel with Rev. Delmus Bruce officiating. Interment Tuesday 10 A.M. Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Monday before services at Walters Funeral Home. Online condolences for Mrs. Thelma Jones Reynolds may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Thelma Jones Reynolds.