WILMOTH, WANDA SMITH- age 88, passed away Feb. 7, 2012, at LaFollette Court Assisted Living. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty one years, Richard Wilmoth, of Elizabethtown, KY; her parents, Jerry and Daily Smith of Eagan, TN; sisters, Lovella Porter of Leatherwood, KY and Geraldine Gray of LaFollette, TN; brothers, Fred Smith of South Pittsburg, TN and Robert "Boo" Smith of Dayton, OH; niece, Beverly Porter Paik of Cincinnati, OH and great-niece, Marlene Suttle Hatfield of LaFollette, TN. Wanda is survived by her sister, Janice Teague of Speedwell, TN and her brother, Charles Smith of Lexington, KY; several nieces, nephews, and a special great-great nephew, Brahn Teague of LaFollette, TN. Wanda was born in Eagan, TN in 1923 and lived there until she married Richard in 1965 and moved to KY. She lived in Elizabethtown forty six years, recently returning to TN in October, 2011. She was a very caring sister and aunt and she tried to take care of everyone, especially her younger siblings. Her life centered on her church, family, friends, neighbors, and her job. She was a member of the Severns Valley Baptist Church in Elizabethton. She had a Rank 1 degree in Library Science and taught forty-three years in Campbell County and Claiborne County, TN and Hardin County, KY. She loved teaching and loved her students. Visitation is 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 10 followed by the funeral at 2:00 p.m. at Cox & Son Funeral Home, Jellico, TN, with Rev. Greg Chandler and Mr. A.B. Forman officiating. Interment immediately afterward at Jellico Cemetery with pallbearers, Jerry Smith, John Smith, Gray Smith, Freddy Teague, Brahn Teague and Bobby Teague; and honorary pallbearers, Edmund Hall, Shann Teague, Alvin Evans, Joe Brown and Ray Maiden. The Cox & Son Funeral Home of Jellico, TN is in charge of the arrangements.

Patsy Jane Brown

Patsy Jane Brown, age 47, of Caryville, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the LaFolletteMedical Center. Patsy was born on April 1, 1964 in Dayton, OH to Robert and Reba Bowling Adkins. She was a member of the Red Ash Baptist Church and enjoyed singing.  Patsy is preceded in death by Father-in-Law , Lawrence Brown.

Survivors:

Parents                       Robert Adkins & Wife Reba                                    Caryville

Son                             Justin Rutherford & Wife Keala                               Wartburg

Daughter                    Stephanie Baird & Husband Ronald                      LaFollette

Special Family          Allen Brown                                                                Deer Lodge

                                    Matthew Brown                                                          Deer Lodge

                                    Mary Lee Brown                                                        Deer Lodge

Brother                       Rick Adkins                                                               Dunbar, West Virginia

Several Nieces, Nephews and a host of other Relatives and Friends.

Visitation : 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 7:00 PM Sunday, February 12, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Braden and Rev. Don Allen officiating.

Interment: Friends and Family will meet at the McNeely Cemetery at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 13, 2012 for Patsy’s burial.

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

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

William Harold Nelson

William Harold Nelson age 62 of Jacksboro passed away on February 5, 2012 at his residence. He was born on October 15, 1949 in Columbus, OH to William and Gladys Rutherford Nelson. William enjoyed collecting knives, guns and watches. He will be dearly missed. William is preceded in death by Mother, Gladys Nelson; Brothers, Charles and Little Joe Nelson; Sister, Trula Nelson

Survived by:

Father……………..William Nelson
Sons………………...Neil Nelson and wife Bethany, Clint Nelson and wife Lisa
Daughters………...Tracey Ford, Terri Wallace and husband Ray, BJ Amburgey, April Ranta
Heather Nelson, Tiffany Nelson
Brothers…………….Wayne Nelson, George Nelson, Fred Nelson, Mark Nelson, Randy Nelson
Sisters………………..Mary Cooper, Glennan Nelson, Doris French, Kathy Cooper, Maggie Byrge, Beverly
Nelson
Grandchildren…….Chris Ford, Tyler Amburgey, Jessica Ford, Brent Goins, Chelsey Amburgey, Tristan
Wallace, Taylor Wallace, Keely Nelson, Raelynn Wallace, Angel Martinez, Marissa
Nelson, Colton Nelson, Chariot Ranta, Maya Nelson, Ezekiel Ranta, Riley Ranta ,
Nate Nelson, Jacob McCulley, Journey Nelson
A host of other family and friends.

The family will receive friends at the Grantsboro Baptist Church on Friday, February 10, 2012 from 4-6PM with the Memorial Service to follow at 6:00PM. You may also view William’s guestbook online atwww.Holleygamblefh.com. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.