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Monday, April 23, 2012


Kenneth C. Woodby age 76 of LaFollette was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at his residence in LaFollette on Sunday April 22, 2012. Born on July 13, 1934 in Knoxville, TN to Charlie and Ethel Woodby. Ken was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force.

He was preceded in death by Parents: Charlie and Ethel Cross Woodby. Brothers: Harold, Minnis, Frank and Robert Woodby. Sisters: Louise Horner, Gladys Williams, Lillian Thompson and Margaret Lontorfos.

Survived by his wonderful wife of 55 years Alma Faye Woodby of LaFollette. Son Kenneth Roger Woodby of LaFollette. Daughter: Debbie and husband Mark Goins. of Jacksboro. Grandsons: Chris Woodby, Andrew Goins and Alex Goins. Sister: Nancy Jane Keith of Knoxville.

Family and friends are invited to a memorial service at Martin Wilson Funeral Home on Wednesday April 25, 2012 from 6 until 8 PM with funeral beginning at 8. Rev. and family friend, Harry James officiating. Interment will be 11 AM on Thursday April 26, 2012 at Peabody Cemetery with the Campbell County Honor Guard in charge of graveside service.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home in LaFollette 

Walter John Lipka, Jr. age 74 of LaFollette passed away Friday April 20, 2012 at Cumberland Village. He attended Elm Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Lipka was a very loving husband, father and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved gardening, showing and breeding Lhasa Apso dogs and was an avid stock car and Tennessee Titans fan. He served with the United States Air Force. Mr. Lipka was a very dedicated active Campbell County Honor Guard member.

Preceded in death by: Father Walter J Lipka Sr.

Survived by: Wife, Meiying Lipka. Daughter, Bonnie Adams of TN. Son, Walter J. Lipka, III and wife Joanne of New York. Mother, Mable Sheer Lipka. Brothers: Gary, Dale and David Sheer of Rocky Mount, VA. Sister, Judy Osgood of Rocky Mount, VA. 8 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 8 PM on Tuesday April 24, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Ovid Bolton and Dr. Don Chadwick officiating. Interment will be 10 AM on Wednesday April 25, 2012 in the Powell Valley Cemetery with the Campbell County Honor Guard in charge of graveside service. Family will receive friends from 6 - 8 PM on Tuesday prior to the funeral service.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home in LaFollette 

Mr. Thomas W. Cragg age 90 of Speedwell, TN died April 21, 2012, at Cumberland Village Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Cleveland, OH and moved here in 1975 from Corry, PA. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Mr. Cragg was President and Owner of the Corry Loan Co. and the Corry Consumer Discount Co., a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, Past Exalted Ruler of Corry Elks Lodge #769, Past Commander Corry VFW Post #264, Past President Corry HS Alumni Assoc., Past Treasurer of Corry Municipal Authority, Past President of Erie County Lenders Exchange, Past Director of Corry County Club and Dunedin Country Club, Past Chairman of President’s Council RSA Condo Complex, Dunedin, Member of Dunedin Country Club, and for many years he was also a recruiter of student-athletes for the U.S. Naval Academy.
Survivors: Daughter, Colleen A. Maguire and Jonathan Puckett, of London, England; son, Thomas H. Cragg and wife Gloria, of Coral Springs, FL; daughter, Fraun L. Martin and husband Rick, of Deer Isle, ME; son, David G. Cragg and wife Graziella, of Speedwell, TN; eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
There will be a mass dedicated to Mr. Cragg at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at 9:30 A.M. Entombment will be at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens Cemetery in Palm Harbor, FL. No visitation is planned. Online condolences for Mr. Cragg may be made at www.waltersfuneralhome.net. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Thomas W. Cragg.

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