Mary Ruth Siler

Mary Ruth Siler, age 77, of Knoxville went to be with our Lord on February 5, 2012.

She was a member of Faith & Hope Baptist Church of Knoxville. Her favorite hobbies were painting, crossword puzzles, and gardening in her flowers. She loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother James Calvin & Mabel Daugherty Shown, husband Joseph Andrew Siler, Jr. and son James Calvin Hutchison.

She is survived by her daughters and son-in-laws Vickie & Dewey Loveday, Janice Glover, Nora & Ronnie Lindsay, Susie & Ronnie McGaha, and Tammy & Ronnie Coker, sons and daughter-in-laws Eddie & Carlene Hutchison and Joey & Beth Siler, 24 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren, brother Thomas Shown of Knoxville, several nieces and nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Pastor Donnie Woods and Rev Gary Swaggerty officiating. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2012 in the Indian Creek Cemetery. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be son-in-laws and grandsons.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Siler’s guest book can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Raymond TC Adkins 

Raymond TC Adkins, age 52, of Jacksboro passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland. He was a very loving husband, brother, and best friend. He cherished his wife and family. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and spending time with his wife and family.

He was preceded in death by his father Coy L. Adkins and his mother Thelma V. Adkins.

He is survived by his loving wife Denisa of Jacksboro, sisters Susan Richardson and husband Larry of Franklin, GA, Connie Brostoki of Franklin, GA, Lynn Cannon and husband Leroy of West Palm Beach, FL, Paula Carter of Palm Beach, FL, and Bobbie Carter and husband Billy of West Palm Beach, FL.

A memorial service to celebrate Raymond’s life will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February, 10 2012 in the Powell Valley Cemetery. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Adkins’ guest book can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com