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Monday, June 4, 2012


Albert K. Bistrenko, age 79, of LaFollette, formerly of Michigan went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2012 after battling cancer. He was a US Army and Korean War Veteran. Retired after 31 years from Ford Motor Company.

Preceded in death by wife, Margaret Edna Bistrenko. Parents: Kontrat and Elizabeth Bistrenko. Brother, Bob Ranta.

Survivors: Children, Brenda Foster and husband Michael of Knoxville, Julia Bogart and husband, George of Howell, Mich.and Mark Bistrenko. 4 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held at 6 PM on Tuesday June 5, 2012 at New Life Ministries 181 Indian Mound Circle, Jacksboro, TN with Pastor Alan Shepherd officiating. Fellowship will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall with refreshments.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home in LaFollette
Mr. Bistrenko guest book may be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com 

Sarah Lee Kish, age 67, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Tennova Physicians Regional Medical Center. She was a loving and caring wife of 44 years that enjoyed taking care of others, especially her animals, Ce Ce and Bummer, her loving cat and dog.

She was preceded in death by her parents Silas & Bessie (Carroll) Kennedy, brothers Alfred, Ervin, Chuck, and John Kennedy, and sister Martha Leffew.

She is survived by her husband John F. Kish of LaFollette, brothers Hubert Kennedy of Michigan and Steve Kennedy and wife Maxine of LaFollette, sisters Janice King of LaFollette and Marie (Nannie) Manning and husband Jim of Michigan, as well as many nieces, nephews, friends, & relatives.

Family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Bakers Forge Cemetery.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollette 

Salvatore DeFalco, age 92, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home of LaFollete 

Flora Henegar
Flora Henegar age 98, of LaFollette, passed away Monday, June 04, 2012.  Member of Flat Hollow Methodist Church.  Preceded in death by husband, Clyde Henegar; parents, B. C. (Bige) & Martha Moore McCarty; brother, Jess McCarty; Sister, Juanita Bailey.
Survivors:
Son:  Mitchell Henegar & wife Betty
Grandchildren:  Clifford & wife Loretta Henegar
                          Debbie & husband Audie Long
                          Sherrie & husband Larry Chapman
Great grandchildren:  John, James, Andrew & wife April Long
                                   Shean, Travis & Kelsey Chapman
                                   Jennifer & Dakota Henegar
1 Great-great grandson:  Elijah Martin Long
Funeral Services 8 p.m. Tuesday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. Larry Watts officiating
Interment 11 a.m. Wednesday at Flat Hollow Cemetery
Family will receive friends 6 pm to 8 pm Tuesday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Stacey Widener Tindle
Stacey Widener Tindle age 41 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, June 1, 2012 after a long illness. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by Grandparents Babe & Effie Lee Ledford, Chalk & Naomi Widener, Special Aunt Betty Ledford and Uncle Harry Lee Brown.
Survivors: Sons: Billy Tindel & Tyler Widener, of LaFollette
                 Mother: Linda Hinch, LaFollette
                 Father & Step- mother: Bill & Pat Widener, Jacksboro
                 Sister: Tiffany Widener, Jacksboro   Brother: Brad Widener, LaFollette
                 Special Aunt Kathy Brown    Several Aunts, Uncles Cousins and a
                 Host of friends.
Funeral service 8 p.m. Monday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. Bobby Hatfield officiating
Interment: 11 a.m. Tuesday Bakers Forge Cemetery
The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home