Jesse C. Wright

Jesse C. Wright age 89 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, April 13, 2012. Member ofGlade Springs Baptist Church and Stooksbury Masonic Lodge. Retired Farmer and drove  Taxi  for over 50 years. Preceded in death by wife Bonnie Willoughby Wright, brothers Ed, Sherman & Robert Wright and sister Ethel.

Survivors:

Wife: Hattie

Son & daughter-in-law: Ronnie & Donna Wright

Granddaughter Shannon and husband Michael Andrews, M.D.

Great grandchildren Connor, Audrey & Luke

Sister:  Florence Hickerson   

Sisters-in-law: Billie Wright, Elsie Aiken &

Lucille Willoughby    Several Nieces & Nephews

Graveside Service & Interment 12 noon Monday Bakers Forge Cemetery

Rev. Tim Russell officiating

The family will receive friends 10 am until 11:30 am Monday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home    Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Larry C. Hensley

Larry C. Hensley age 63, of LaFollette, passed way Saturday, April 14, 2012. He was a member of East LaFollette BaptistChurch and retired from the City of LaFollette after 40 years of service. Preceded in death by Parents Laton & Helen Richards Hensley, Sisters Louise Marlow & Sandra Willoughby.

Survivors:

Daughters & Sons-in-law:  Kim & David Oakes                                                   

                                             Amanda & Joshua Foreman  

                                             2 Grandchildren  

                                            Twin Brother Gary & wife Peggy Hensley

                                            Sisters & Brothers-in-law: Linda & Bill Archer, Barbara & Mike Hatmaker

                                            1 Niece & 7 nephews

                                            Special friends Mae Tucher, Dee Dee, Stephanie & Ronnie

Funeral Service 8 p.m. Monday East LaFollette Baptist Church

Rev. Kenny Gillum & Rev. Greg Chandler officiating

Interment 11 am Tuesday Powell Valley Cemetery

The family will receive friends 6 -8 pm Monday at East LaFollette Baptist Church

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Herman Brown, Jr.

Mr. Herman Brown Jr. age 63 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Physicians RegionalMedical Center in Knoxville.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Preceded in death by parents, Herman Brown Sr. and Willie White Brown, and brother, Michael Brown.

Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Nova Brown of LaFollette; Son, Robert Deboy Brown of LaFollette; One Grandson, Christopher Deboy Brown of LaFollette; Brothers, Jack Brown of Jacksboro, Floyd “Bo” Brown, and Billy Brown, both of LaFollette; Sisters, Judy McCreary of LaFollette, Patricia Wilson of LaFollette, Helen Horn of Jacksboro, Brenda Rutherford of Jacksboro, Vanessa Dumont of Jacksboro, Melissa Wallace of LaFollette, and Alice Brown of LaFollette; 15 Nieces, 19 Nephews, Several great-nieces and great-nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Tuesday 7 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Arnold officiating.  Family and friends will meet Wednesday 9:30 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Campbell Memorial Gardens for 10 A.M. graveside services and interment, with military honors conducted by the Campbell County Honor Guard.  The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 to 7 P.M. before services at Walters Funeral Home.  Online condolences for Mr. Brown may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net.  Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Herman Brown Jr.

Robert Terry Slover

Rev. Robert Terry Slover, age 64, of Lake City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Terry was born in Campbell County on June 4, 1947, to the late Ralph and Swela Foust Slover. He is a retiree with 41 years of service with Powell Clinch Utilities. Rev. Terry previously pastored Guiding Star, Little Cove Creek, Mars Hill, and Red Hill, where he is a member. He enjoyed traveling and riding through Cades Cove. Terry enjoyed going spending time with his friends at Hardees. In addition to his parents, Rev. Terry is preceded in death by his uncle, Albert “Slim” Slover, and his Father-in-Law, G.H. Queener.

Survivors

Wife of 41 Years                                           Marsha Slover                                                           Lake City

Daughter                                                        Teresa McCoy & Husband Andy                             Hickory, NC

Light of His Life, His Grand-daughter         Abigail McCoy

Brothers                                                         Don Slover & Wife Brenda                                      Ohio

                                                                        Billy Joe Slover                                                          Ohio

Mother-in-Law                                               Hazel Queener                                                          Vasper

Sister-in-Law                                                 Sandra Spencer                                                        Vasper

Nephew                                                          Darren Slover & Wife Gretchen

Nieces                                                            Gerri Hubble & Husband Steve

                                                                        Danielle Slover

                                                                        Nicky Frederick & Husband Joe

                                                                        Kellie Stanfield & Husband Al

                                                                        April Wilson Nelson

                                                                        Sharon Mackey

Special Cousin                                              Mike and Debbie Malicote and family

And a Host of loving great nieces, nephews, and family

The family would like to give a Special Thanks to the Covenant Health Hospice for their loving care and support.

Visitation: 5:00pm – 8:00pm Monday, April 16, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 8:00pm, Monday April 16, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Donnie Wallace, and Brother Lannie Wallace officiating.                   

 Interment: Friends and Family will meet at the Oak Ridge Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 11:00 am.

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

Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Irene Armstrong

Betty Irene Armstrong, age 68, of the Beech Grove Community in Lake City, passed away Friday, April 13, 2012 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Betty was born May 29, 1943, in Anderson County. She was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church. Betty enjoyed spending time with her grand kids, flowers, and decorating for the holidays. Betty is preceded in death by her mother, Getrude Sharp and brothers, Ricky, and Terry Sharp.

Survivors

Father                                     Mack Sharp                                                               Indiana

Daughter                                Janice Ruffner & husband Rick                                           Lake City

Sons                                       Donnie Armstrong & wife Connie                                       Lake City

David Armstrong & wife Susie                                            Lake City

Ronnie Armstrong                                                                 Lake City

                       

Brother                                   Kenny Wayne Sharp                                                 California

Sister                                      Stella Chazev                                                                        California

8 Grandchildren

5 Great Grandchildren

Visitation: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 8:00pm, Wednesday April 18, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.Lynn Mowery officiating                   

 Interment: Friends and Family will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 10:30 am to go in procession to Pine Hill Cemetery for an 11:00 am interment.

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

Hatmaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement