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Friday, June 29, 2012



Bro. Roy Vincent
Rev. Roy Everett Vincent, 88, of SomersetKentucky, formerly of LaFolletteTN, passed from this earth into the loving arms of his Savior on Thursday, June 28th, atSummerwoods Rehab Center.
He was born June 15, 1924 in Lake CityTN to the Late Dan and Addie Lee Vincent. He was a Southern Baptist Minister and farmer. He also served in the United States Army and was an Honorable Kentucky Colonel.
Roy was saved at an early age and active in the church. He was in his early thirties when he accepted the call from his Heavenly Father to preach the gospel. He attended Clear Creek Springs Baptist School of Ministry for two years and was ordained to preach in Ohio. He ministered in Ohio before returning ot LaFollette,TN where he was interim pastor at Demory Baptist and East LaFollette BaptistChurchesRoy then ministered at Newcomb Baptist Church in NewcombTN. He was a pastor Rock Lick Baptist, McKinney Baptist, and Mt. Pleasant Baptist Churches inSomersetKentucky. At the time of his passing, he was a faithful active member ofFirst Baptist Church in SomersetKentucky.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Pauline Claiborne Vincent, of 39 years; sons, Jerry Vincent and wife Gequitta, and Danny Vincent, all of LaFollette, TN; Roger Claiborne and wife LeAnn of Georgetown, KY, and Ronnie Claiborne and wife Cathy of Nancy, KY; Grandchildren Denise Ivy, Jackie Gibson and Husband Bryan, of LaFollette, TN, Brook and Ronnie II Claiborne and Matthew Gibson and wife Kristina, all of Nancy, KY, Logan and Hollis Charles and Shauna Claiborne, all of Georgetown, KY; great grandchildren Kelsey Ivy and Sawyer Gipson of LaFollette, TN, and Kylee Gibson of Nancy, KY.
He is also survived by a brother Charles Vincent and wife Carolyn of LaFollette, TN, and a sister Ruth Vincent martin and husband Joe W Martin of JacksboroTN, Pat Vincent of Elk ParkNC and several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Preceding him in death were his loving parents, his first wife Ruby Hill Vincent, fourth brothers Norvil, Ray J. Will, and Glenn Vincent, three sisters Grace Vincent, Jewell Vincent Hill, and Camilla Vincent Wallace, and several brother/sister in laws, nieces and nephews.
The Family will be receiving friends at Cross - Smith Funeral Home of LaFollette ,TN on Sunday, July 1st, from 6-8 P.M. and Southern Oaks Funeral Home, Somerset, Kentucky on Monday, July 2nd, after 5 P.M. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 3, at 10 A.M. at Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. C.E. Jacobs and Dr. French Harmon officiating. Burial will follow in the Mill Springs NationalCemetery.
Local Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home




Jack E. Chapman Jack E. Chapman
Jack E. Chapman, age 72, of LaFollette passed away Thursday 28, 2012.  He accepted the Lord as his Savior Wednesday, June 20th. Preceded in death by parents, Leonard & Lillian Chapman; brother, Glenn Chapman.

Survivors:
Wife:  Martha Turner Chapman
Daughters & Sons-in-law:  Pamela and Alan Lay
                                           Brenda and David Spangler
Grandchildren:  Jacklyn Smith, Wesley Spangler, Hannah and Joshua Lay
2 Greatgrandsons
Brothers:  James & Wayne Chapman

Memorial Service 7 PM Friday at Cedar Hill Baptist Church
Rev. Ronnie Arnold and Rev. Mike Smith officiating 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cedar Hill Baptist Church or Fincastle Church of God
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

LeVenie Pierce, age 99, was born on May 13, 1913 and went to her Heavenly Home on June 28, 2012 at Methodist Center in Oak Ridge. She was the last living charter member of Bradens Chapel Church.

Preceded in death husband: Aaron Pierce. Two stepsons: Carl and Nolan Pierce Parents: Fred and Barbara Cain Braden. Brothers: Brice, Oba, Arvil and Milton Braden Sisters: Betty and Tilda Braden. Great grandson :Landon Reynolds.

Survived by draughter: Betty Monday of Speedwell. Six grandchildren who were the joy of her life, Ronald Pierce, Robby, Kenneth and Calvin Monday, Debbie Jessie and Diana Reynolds Five nieces and nephews whom she helped raise, Evelyn Lay, Ruth Lay, Mildred Tressler, Leroy and Butch Braden. Great grandchildren: Kendra and Brent Shepherd, Austin Reynolds, Leslie, April, Josh and Matthew Jessie, Brittany and Chelsea Monday. Brother: Mack Braden of Maynardville. Sister: Jane Edwards. Host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 2 PM Sunday at Braden’s Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. JC Monday and Rev. Kenny Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in Bradens cemetery Family will receive friends Saturday June 30, 2012 in Martin Wilson Chapel from 6-8PM